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Optional Duplex Printing Accessory (duplexer) Dimensions1 Weight Minimum Maximum 5.8 by 8.3 inches (148 by 210 mm) 11.7 by 17 inches (297 by 432 mm) 16 to 28 lb (60 to 105 g/m2) 1.The printer supports a wide range of media sizes. Check the printer software for supported sizes. Supported Types of Paper The printer supports the following types of paper: • plain • letterhead • prepunched • bond • color • rough • user-defined (if using HP Web Jetadmin or HP LaserJet Utility) • preprinted • transparency • labels • recycled • card stock • vellum ENWW Specifications A-7

Section	Page
Contents	5
Printer Basics	9
Overview	9
Printer Features and Benefits	10
Printer Information	13
Printer Parts and Locations	15
Accessories and Supplies	16
Suggested Accessories	16
Ordering Information	17
Control Panel Layout	20
Control Panel Lights	20
Control Panel Keys	21
Control Panel Menus	22
Configure the control panel display language (Optional)	23
Printer Software	24
Printer Drivers	25
Software for Windows	27
Software for Macintosh Computers	29
Software for Linux	30
Printing Tasks	31
Overview	31
Selecting the Output Bin	32
Printing to the Top Output Bin	33
Printing to the Rear Output Bin	34
Loading Tray 1	36
Loading Tray 2	37
Loading the 500-Sheet Tray (Optional)	39
Printing Both Sides of Paper (Optional Duplexer)	41
Printing Special Paper	46
Printing Letterhead, Prepunched, or Preprinted Paper	46
Printing Envelopes	48
Printing Labels	50
Printing Transparencies	51
Printing Rotated Paper	52
Printing Full-Bleed Images	54
Printing Cards, Custom-Size and Heavy Paper	55
Printing Vellum	60
Advanced Printing Tasks	61
Using Features in the Printer Driver	61
Customizing Tray 1 Operation	63
Printing by Type and Size of Paper	65
Job Retention	67
Proofing and Holding a Job	69
Printing a Private Job	71
Storing a Print Job	73
Printer Maintenance	75
Overview	75
Performing Routine Maintenance	76
Managing the Print Cartridge	77
HP Policy on Non-HP Print Cartridges	77
Print Cartridge Storage	77
Print Cartridge Life Expectancy	77
Continue Printing When Toner is Low	78
Cleaning the Printer	80
Problem Solving	83
Overview	83
Clearing Paper Jams	84
Clearing Jams from the Input Tray Areas	85
Clearing Jams from the Top Cover Area	86
Clearing Jams from the Output Areas	87
Clearing Jams from the Optional Duplexer	88
Solving Repeated Paper Jams	90
Understanding Printer Messages	91
Correcting Output Quality Problems	100
Determining Printer Problems	102
Troubleshooting Flowchart	102
Troubleshooting Flowchart for MacintoshUsers	108
Linux Problem Solving	111
Checking the Printer’s Configuration	112
Menu Map	112
Configuration Page	113
PCL or PS Font List	115
Specifications	117
Overview	117
Paper Specifications	118
Polyester media	119
Supported Sizes and Weights of Paper	120
Supported Types of Paper	123
Labels	126
Transparencies	126
Vellum	127
Envelopes	127
Card Stock and Heavy Paper	129
Printer Specifications	131
Physical Dimensions	131
Environmental Specifications	134
Control Panel Menus	137
Overview	137
Private/Stored Jobs Menu	138
Information Menu	139
Paper Handling Menu	140
Print Quality Menu	142
Printing Menu	144
Configuration Menu	147
I/O Menu	152
EIO Menu (5100tn/5100dtn)	154
Resets Menu	156
Printer Memory and Expansion	157
Overview	157
Installing a DIMM	158
Checking Memory Installation	161
Adjusting Memory Settings	162
Installing EIO Cards/Mass Storage	164
Printer Commands	165
Overview	165
Understanding PCL Printer Command Syntax	166
Combining Escape Sequences	167
Selecting PCL Fonts	168
Common PCL Printer Commands	169
Embedded Web Server	173
To access the embedded Web server	173
Home Pages	174
Device Pages	175
Networking Pages	176
Glossary	177