HP 5200tn HP LaserJet 5200 Series Printer - User Guide

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    HP LaserJet 5200 Series printers User Guide
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    HP LaserJet 5200 Series printers User Guide
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    Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services
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    , but you can download the drivers themselves in several languages. HP direct ordering for accessories or supplies ● United States: www.hp.com/sbso/product/supplies. ● Canada: www.hp.ca/catalog/supplies ● Europe: www.hp.com/supplies ● Asia-Pacific: www.hp.com/paper/ To order genuine HP parts or
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    Using the HP Easy Printer Care software. HP support and information for Macintosh computers Go to www.hp.com/go/macosx for Macintosh OS X support information and HP subscription service for driver updates. Go to www.hp.com/go/mac-connect for products that are designed specifically for the Macintosh
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    glance ...4. Walkaround ...6 Printer parts ...6 Interface ports ...7 Printer software ...8 Printer drivers ...8 Driver Autoconfiguration 8 Update Now ...9 HP Driver Preconfiguration 9 Additional drivers ...9 Opening the printer drivers 10 Software for Macintosh computers 10 Installing Macintosh
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    I/O (EIO) configuration 55 HP Jetdirect EIO print servers 55 4 Printing tasks Controlling print jobs ...5. 8 Source ...58 Type and Size ...58 Priority for print settings ...59 Gaining access to printer driver settings 59 Using print media ...60 Paper to avoid ...60 Paper that can damage the
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    duplexer 83 To print on both sides manually 84 Using features in the Windows printer driver 85 Creating and using quick sets 85 Using watermarks ...86 Resizing documents ...86 Setting a custom paper size from the printer driver 86 Using different paper and printing covers 87 Printing a blank
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    HP fraud hotline and Web site 109 Replacing supplies and parts ...110 Supply replacement guidelines 110 Changing the print cartridge 110 To change the print cartridge 110 Cleaning the printer ...113 To clean the printer using the printer control panel 113 7 Problem solving Basic troubleshooting
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    repetition 163 Troubleshooting network printing problems 165 Troubleshooting common Windows problems 166 Troubleshooting common Macintosh problems 167 Troubleshooting Linux problems ...169 Troubleshooting common PostScript problems 170 General problems ...170 Appendix A Supplies and accessories
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    through the HP Easy Printer Care software (for printers that are directly connected to a computer 172 Part numbers ...173 Paper-handling accessories 173 Print cartridge ...173 Memory ...173 Cables and interfaces ...173 Print media ...174 Appendix B Service and support Hewlett-Packard limited
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    ...189 HP LaserJet printing supplies 189 HP printing supplies returns and recycling program information 190 Paper ...190 Material Laser statement for Finland 195 Appendix E Working with memory and print server cards Overview ...198 Installing printer memory ...199 To install printer memory
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    xii ENWW
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    up and ready to use, take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the printer. This chapter contains basic information about the printer features: ● Quick access to printer information ● Printer at a glance ● Features at a glance ● Walkaround ● Printer software ● Selecting print media ENWW 1
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    for use with this printer. See www.hp.com/support/lj5200. Guide Description Getting started guide Provides step-by-step instructions for installing and setting up the printer. HP Jetdirect Embedded Print Provides instructions to configure and troubleshoot the HP Jetdirect print server. Server
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    5200n HP LaserJet 5200tn HP LaserJet 5200dtn ● Prints up to 35 pages-perminute (ppm) HP LaserJet 5200 printer, HP LaserJet 5200 printer, HP LaserJet 5200 printer, plus: plus: plus: ● 48 megabytes (MB) of random access memory (RAM), upgradable up to 512 MB ● 100-sheet multipurpose tray (tray
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    a CompactFlash font card. ● Optional 500-sheet input tray (tray 3) (standard on the HP LaserJet 5200tn and HP LaserJet 5200dtn printers) ● Optional duplexer (standard on the HP LaserJet 5200dtn printer) ● 100-pin 133 MHz dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) ● CompactFlash cards ● IEEE 1284-compliant
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    contains information about toner level, page count, and estimated pages remaining. ● The printer checks for and authentic HP print cartridge at cartridge installation. ● Internet-enabled supply-ordering capabilities (using HP Easy Printer Care software) ● The online user guide is compatible with
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    , familiarize yourself with the parts of the printer. 1 2 3 7 4 6 5 1 Top output bin 2 Long-media extension 3 Latch to open the front cover (provides access to the print cartridge) 4 Tray 1 (pull to open) 5 Tray 2 6 Control panel 7 Right-side cover (provides access to DIMMs and CompactFlash
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    9 Interface ports (see Interface ports) 10 Rear output bin (pull to open) Interface ports The printer has one EIO slot and three ports for connecting to a computer or a network. 1 EIO 2 3 4 1 EIO slot 2 Network connection (HP Laserjet 5200n, 5200tn, and 5200dtn printers only) 3 IEEE 1284B-compliant
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    drivers or operating systems. 2 For Windows 2000 and Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit), download the PCL 5 driver from www.hp.com/go/lj5200_software. 3 For Windows XP (64-bit), download the PCL 6 driver from www.hp.com/go/lj5200_software. The printer drivers include online Help that has instructions
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    component by default for a typical installation and for a custom installation. Update Now If you have modified the configuration of the HP LaserJet 5200 printer since installation, the driver can be automatically updated with the new configuration in environments that support bidirectional
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    Opening the printer drivers Operating System To change the settings for all print jobs until the software program is closed To change the default settings for all print jobs To change the product configuration settings Windows 98 and Me 1. On the File menu in the 1. Click Start, click Settings
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    -click the Installer icon in the HP LaserJet Installer folder. 4. Follow the instructions on the computer screen. 5. On the computer hard drive, open Applications, open Utilities, and then open Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. NOTE If you are using Mac OS X V10.3 or Mac OS X V10.4, then the
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    meter (6.56-foot) USB cable. 2. Insert the printer CD into the CD-ROM drive and run the installer. If the CD menu not run automatically, double-click the CD icon on the desktop. 3. Double-click the Installer icon in the HP LaserJet Installer folder. 4. Follow the instructions on the computer screen
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    for the following tasks: ● Checking the printer status ● Checking the supplies status ● Setting up alerts ● Viewing printer documentation ● Gaining access to troubleshooting and maintenance tools You can view the HP Easy Printer Care software when the printer is directly connected to your computer
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    registration Macintosh OS ● PostScript Printer Description files (PPDs) - use with the Apple PostScript drivers that come with the Mac OS ● The HP Printer Utility-change printer settings, view status, and set up printer-event notification from a Mac. This utility is supported for Mac OS X V10.2 and
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    user guide and in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Guide, which is available for download at http://www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide. Always test paper before buying large quantities. CAUTION Using media that does not meet HP specifications can cause problems for the printer, requiring
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    x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 in) 176 x 250 mm (6.93 x 9.84 in) 1 Automatic two-sided printing (duplexing) requires an HP LaserJet printer that is equipped with the optional duplexer. For more information about automatic duplexing and manual duplexing, see Printing on both sides (duplexing). 16 Chapter
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    60 to 120 g/m2 (16 to 32 lb) Tough Paper Postcard 0.10 to 0.14 mm thick (4.7 to 5 mils thick) 135 to 176 g/m2 (36 to 47 lb) Custom 60 to 199 g/m2 (16 to 53 lb) 1 Automatic two-sided printing (duplexing) requires an HP LaserJet printer that is equipped with the optional duplexer. For more
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    18 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW
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    control panel and menus: ● Overview ● Control-panel layout ● Using the control-panel menus ● Show Me How menu ● Retrieve Job menu ● Information menu ● Paper Handling menu ● Configure Device menu ● Diagnostics menu ● Service menu ● Changing printer-control-panel configuration settings ENWW 19
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    about gaining access to the printer driver, see Opening the printer drivers. You can also control the printer by changing settings at the printer control panel. Use the control panel to gain access to printer features that the program or printer driver do not support. You can print a menu map
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    display alert you to the state of the printer and tell you how to respond. 1 11 10 2 ? 9 Menu Stop 8 3 Ready Data error. ● Blinking: The printer is going offline. The printer stops processing the current print job and expels all of the active pages from the paper path. ● On: The printer
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    cycle while the print job is cleared from both the printer and the computer, and then the printer returns to the Ready state. ● Navigates to the next item in the list, or decreases the value of numeric items ● Clears an error condition when the condition is clearable ● Saves the selected value
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    to exit the menu. 6. Press to see additional information about a menu. The following are the main menus. Main menus SHOW ME HOW RETRIEVE JOB INFORMATION PAPER HANDLING CONFIGURE DEVICE DIAGNOSTICS SERVICE ENWW Using the control-panel menus 23
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    a page that provides more information. Item CLEAR JAMS LOAD TRAYS LOAD SPECIAL MEDIA PRINT BOTH SIDES SUPPORTED PAPER MORE HELP Explanation Prints a page that shows how to clear media jams. Prints a page that shows how to load the printer input trays. Prints a page that shows how to load special
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    . ● PRINT: Prints the selected job. PIN REQUIRED TO PRINT: A prompt that appears for jobs that were assigned a PIN in the printer driver. You must enter the PIN to print the job. COPIES: You can select the number of copies that you want to print (1 to 32000). ● DELETE:
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    that shows the supplies levels for the printer, an approximate number of pages remaining, cartridge-usage information, the serial number, a page count, and ordering information. This page is available only if you are using genuine HP supplies. Prints a page that shows a count of all paper sizes that
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    media types and sizes, see Supported media sizes and Paper specifications. Some items on this menu (such as duplex and manual feed) are available in the program or the printer driver (if the appropriate driver is installed). Program and printer-driver settings override control-panel settings
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    Item Values Explanation of the information that was specified on the previous three screens, such as TRAY 1 SIZE= 8 x 16 INCHES, Setting saved. 28 Chapter 2 Control panel ENWW
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    setting applies to the print jobs that do not have a paper size specified in the program or printer driver. The default setting is LETTER. Sets the default custom paper size for tray 1. This menu appears only if the media-size switch in the selected tray is set to CUSTOM. UNIT OF MEASURE: Use this
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    tray 1 is empty, the printer goes offline when it receives a print job. MANUALLY FEED [PAPER SIZE] appears on the printer control-panel display. The default setting is OFF. Selects the version of Courier font to use: REGULAR: The internal Courier font that is available on the HP LaserJet 4 series
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    by number when you are not using the printer driver or when the software program has no option for tray selection. CLASSIC: Tray numbering is based on LaserJet 4 and older models. STANDARD: Tray numbering is based on newer LaserJet models. Print Quality submenu Some items on this menu are available
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    in the printer driver and set the tray type at the printer control panel to TRANSPARENCY. When selected, RESTORE MODES resets the fuser mode for each media type back to its default setting. Optimizes certain parameters for all jobs rather than (or in addition to) optimizing by paper type. Selects
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    or printer driver. (Program and printerdriver settings override control-panel settings.) The default setting is OFF. CAUTION HP does not recommend full-time use of EconoMode. If EconoMode is used full-time, the toner supply might outlast the mechanical parts in the print cartridge. TONER DENSITY
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    appears with the Ready message. The default setting is AUTO. USE REQUESTED TRAY USE REQUESTED TRAY: Determines whether the printer tries to pull media from a different tray than the one that you MANUALLY FEED PROMPT selected in the printer driver. PS DEFER MEDIA SIZE/TYPE PROMPT ● EXCLUSIVELY
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    button, open a tray, or open the top cover. The default setting is 1 MINUTES. Sets a "wake-up" time for the printer to warm up and calibrate each day. The default for each day is OFF. If you set a wake time, HP recommends setting an extended sleep delay time period, so that the printer will not
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    goes offline for 10 seconds before returning online. OFF: If an error occurs that prevents printing, the message remains on the printer control-panel display, and the printer remains offline until you press . The default setting is ON. Determines how the printer behaves if the print cartridge is low
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    NOTE If you change the setting from OFF to AUTO, the printer automatically reinitializes when it becomes idle. The default setting is AUTO. Selects the language for the messages that appear on the printer control-panel display. The default setting is ENGLISH. ENWW Configure Device menu 37
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    diagnose network hardware or TCP/IP network connection problems. RESET SECURITY: Specify whether the current security settings on the print server are saved or reset to factory defaults. LINK SPEED: Select the network link speed and communications mode for the 10/100T print server. To ensure proper
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    SETTINGS SLEEP MODE Values There is no value to select. Explanation Performs a simple reset and restores most of the factory (default) settings. This item also clears the input buffer for the active I/O. CAUTION Restoring memory during a print job cancels the print job. ON OFF Turns Sleep mode
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    .) DUPLEX: Determine whether the paper goes through the duplexer during the paper-path test. The menu item appears only if the printer includes a built-in duplexer . COPIES: Set how many sheets of paper are used from each tray during the paper-path test. Service menu The SERVICE menu is locked and
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    CAUTION Configuration settings seldom need to be changed. Hewlett-Packard Company recommends that only the system administrator change the default. 7. Press Menu to exit the menu. NOTE Printer-driver settings override control-panel settings. Software program settings override both printer-driver
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    EXCLUSIVELY ensures that the printer does not automatically select another tray when you indicate that a specific tray should be used. Selecting FIRST allows the printer to pull from a second tray if the specified tray is empty. EXCLUSIVELY is the default setting. ● MANUALLY FEED PROMPT. If you
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    To set the printer default for PS Defer Media 1. Press Menu to open the menus. 2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE, and then press . 3. Press to highlight SYSTEM SETUP, and then press . 4. Press to highlight TRAY BEHAVIOR, and then press . 5. Press to select PS DEFER MEDIA. 6. Press or to select
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    highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE, and then press . 3. Press to highlight RESETS, and then press . 4. Press to highlight SLEEP MODE, printer features automatic personality (printer-language) switching. ● AUTO: Configures the printer warnings by selecting ON or JOB. The default value is JOB. ● ON: Clearable
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    to exit the menu. Auto continue You can determine printer behavior when the system generates an auto-continuable error. ON is the default setting. ● Select ON if you want an error message to appear for 10 seconds before the printer automatically continues to print. ● Select OFF to pause printing
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    . Printing in this mode can continue only for a specific number of pages. After that, the printer stops printing until you replace the empty print cartridge. This is the default setting. ● Select STOP if you want the printer to stop printing until the empty print cartridge is replaced. To set the
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    the RAM disk feature is configured. This option is available only if the printer has at least 8 MB of free memory. The default is AUTO. ● AUTO: The printer determines the optimal RAM disk size based on the amount of available memory. ● OFF: The RAM disk is disabled, but a minimal RAM disk is still
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    48 Chapter 2 Control panel ENWW
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    3 Input/output (I/O) configuration This chapter describes how to configure certain network parameters on the printer: ● Parallel configuration ● USB configuration ● Network configuration ENWW 49
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    at the same time. A parallel connection is made by connecting the printer to the computer using a bidirectional parallel cable (IEEE-1284 compliant) with a connector plugged into the printer parallel port. The cable can be a maximum of 10 meters (30 feet) long. When used to describe a parallel
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    USB configuration The printer supports a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port. The USB cable can be a maximum of 5 meters (15 feet) long. Connecting the USB cable Plug the USB cable into the printer. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the computer. 2 1 1 USB port 2 USB connector ENWW USB configuration
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    . For a complete list of supported networks and for instructions on configuring network parameters from software, see the HP Jetdirect Embedded Print Server Administrator's Guide. The guide comes with printers in which an HP Jetdirect embedded print server is installed. Manually configuring TCP/IP
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    highlight MANUAL SETTINGS, and then press . 7. Press to highlight DEFAULT printer-generated network traffic ● Prevents unauthorized users from printing to the printer ● Provides only pertinent information on the configuration page ● Allows the printer control panel to display protocol-specific error
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    To disable IPX/SPX NOTE Do not disable this protocol in Windows-based systems that print to the printer through IPX/SPX. 1. Press Menu. 2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE, and then press . 3. Press to highlight I/O, and then press . 4. Press to highlight EMBEDDED JETDIRECT, and
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    directly to your network at any location. HP Jetdirect print servers also support the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), which provides network managers with remote printer management and troubleshooting through the HP Web Jetadmin software. NOTE Configure the card either through the control
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    56 Chapter 3 Input/output (I/O) configuration ENWW
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    Configuring trays ● Printing on special media ● Printing and paper storage environment ● Printing on both sides (duplexing) ● Using features in the Windows printer driver ● Using features in the Macintosh printer driver ● Managing special printing situations ● Managing stored jobs ● Managing memory
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    in most software programs. If you do not change these settings, the printer automatically uses the default printer settings to select a tray. CAUTION Make printer setup changes through the software program or the printer driver whenever possible, because changes that you make at the control panel
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    set to ANY, and if you do not select a specific tray (source) in the printer driver, the printer pulls media from the lowest tray. For example, if you have an optional tray 3 installed, the printer pulls media from that tray first. However, if the tray 1 size and type settings are set to ANY and if
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    are specified in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Specification Guide. See HP Customer Care to order the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Specification Guide. To download a copy of the guide, go to www.hp.com/support/lj5200. Select Manuals. It is possible that paper could meet all of
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    default output bin at the top of the printer. Print jobs exit the printer face-down into this bin. ● Rear (face-up) output bin: Print jobs exit the printer face-up into this bin at the rear of the printer. NOTE You is open, the printer will deliver the print job to that bin.
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    your print job. Using a straight-through paper path can reduce curling. 1. Open the rear output bin. 2. If you are printing on long media, pull out the bin extension. 3. Open the extension tray support. 4. From your computer, send the print job to the printer. 62 Chapter 4 Printing tasks ENWW
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    as envelopes, labels, and transparencies, in tray 1 only. Load only paper in tray 2 or optional tray 3. Loading tray 1 (multipurpose tray) Tray 1 holds up to 100 sheets of paper, up to 75 transparencies, up to 50 sheets of labels, or up to 10 envelopes. See the following sections for information
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    media stack on both sides without bending it. Make sure that the media fits under the tabs on the media-width guides. NOTE Do not add media to tray 1 while the printer is printing. This could cause a jam. Do not close the front door when the printer is printing. 64 Chapter 4 Printing tasks ENWW
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    specifically requested. See Paper Handling menu. Setting Explanation TRAY 1 TYPE=ANY TRAY 1 SIZE=ANY The printer usually pulls media from tray 1 first unless it is empty or closed. If you do not keep media in tray 1 all the time, or if you use tray 1 only to manually feed media, keep the default
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    are printing on longer media, slide the lock lever on the tray into the unlocked position, and then extend the rear section of the tray to fit the media that you are loading. B5 A3 11x17 Legal 8.5x13 2. On the rear paper-length guide, press the tab and slide it so that the pointer matches
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    Custom 2 6. Slide the tray into the printer. Loading optional tray 3 (500-sheet tray) Tray 3 supports only paper. For supported paper sizes, see Paper specifications. NOTE The tray 3 500-sheet tray is standard with the HP LaserJet 5200tn and HP LaserJet 5200dtn printer models. ENWW Configuring
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    To load tray 3 1. Pull the tray out of the printer and remove any paper. 2. Adjust the rear length guide for the correct paper size. 3. Adjust the side width guide for the correct paper size. 68 Chapter 4 Printing tasks ENWW
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    paper in the tray and make sure that it is flat at all four corners. Keep the paper below the hooks on the side and rear of the tray. 5. Set the paper-size dial (callout 1) and paper-size switch (callout 2) to the size of the paper that you loaded. 1 2 Custom 6. Slide the tray into the printer
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    to print prepunched paper in a rotated orientation (see Printing on rotated media). Printing in portrait or landscape mode is usually selected from the software program or printer driver. If the option is not available, change the ORIENTATION setting on the printer control panel. Tray 1 orientation
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    to fuse toner to the paper. Make sure that any colored paper or preprinted forms use inks that are compatible with this fusing temperature (200°C or 392°F for 0.1 second). Printing on envelopes You can print envelopes from tray 1. Tray 1 holds up to 10 envelopes and supports standard or custom
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    10 can be stacked in the tray. 1. Open tray 1 and pull out the tray extension. If the envelopes are longer than 229 mm (9 in), flip open the smaller tray extension. 2. Open the rear output bin and pull out the tray extension. (This can reduce envelope curl and wrinkling.) 3. Slide the width guides
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    . Make sure that the envelopes fit under the tabs on the guides. Printing on labels Use only labels that are recommended for laser printers. For label specifications, see Labels. Guidelines for printing on labels ● Print labels from tray 1. Load them with the side to be printed on facing up
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    laser printers. For transparency specifications, see Transparencies. Guidelines for printing on transparencies ● Print transparencies from tray tray 1 1. On the PAPER HANDLING menu on the printer control panel, select TRAY 1 MODE=CASSETTE. 2. On the PAPER HANDLING menu, select the appropriate tray
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    , and the top, short edge toward the printer. 4. In the printer driver or software program, select the paper size as you normally would and select tray 1 as the media source. Printing from tray 2 or optional tray 3 1. Set the paper-size dial (callout 1) and paper-size switch (callout 2) to the size
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    sizes) override control panel settings. (Software program settings override printer driver settings.) If the settings are not available from the software, set the custom paper size from the control panel: 1. On the PRINTING menu, set DEFAULT PAPER SIZE=CUSTOM. 2. On the CUSTOM menu, select inches or
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    media that you are loading. B5 A3 11x17 Legal 8.5x13 2. Place the media in the tray and make sure that it is flat at all four corners. Keep the stack below the height tabs on the paper-length guide in the rear of the tray. 3. On the rear paper-length guide, press the tab and slide it
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    4. Slide the side media-width guides up against the edge of the stack. Lock Lock 5. Set the paper-size dial (callout 1) and paper-size switch (callout 2) to Custom. 1 Custom 2 6. Slide the tray into the printer. Printing on vellum Vellum is special lightweight paper similar to parchment. Print
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    results. ● Handle HP LaserJet Tough paper by the edges. Oils from your fingers can cause print-quality problems. ● In either the software program or the printer driver, select Tough Paper as the media type, or print from a tray that is configured for HP LaserJet Tough paper. CAUTION Transparent
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    Recycled paper This printer supports the use of recycled paper. Recycled paper must meet the same specifications as standard paper. See the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Specification Guide. HewlettPackard recommends that recycled paper contain no more than 5% ground wood. 80 Chapter 4
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    large supply of paper. Unopened paper in sealed reams can remain stable for several months before use. Opened packages of paper have wrapped with a moisture-proof barrier. The paper storage environment should be properly maintained to ensure optimum printer performance. The required condition is 20°
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    ways- automatic and manual. The following paper sizes are supported for automatic duplexing: letter, A4, legal, and 8.5 x 13 in. Manual duplexing supports all paper sizes. ● Automatic duplexing: The built-in, automatic duplexer is included only with the HP LaserJet 5200dtn printer. It is available
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    The built-in duplexer is included only with the HP LaserJet 5200dtn printer. It is available as an accessory for the other models. For best duplexing results, HP recommends 90 to 105 g/m2 (24 to 28 lb) media. 1. Insert enough paper into one of the trays to accommodate the print job. If you are
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    steps 6 and 7 each time that paper is inserted, until the duplexing job is complete. CAUTION Hewlett-Packard recommends manually reusing sheets only through tray 1. Do not reuse sheets through tray 2 or tray 3, as this can cause jams and print-quality problems. 84 Chapter 4 Printing tasks ENWW
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    first page ● Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper ● Using the Services tab NOTE Settings in the printer driver and software program generally override control-panel settings. Software-program settings generally override printer-driver settings. Creating and using quick sets Use quick sets
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    OK. Setting a custom paper size from the printer driver 1. Open the printer driver (see Gaining access to printer driver settings). 2. On the Paper or Paper/Quality tab, click Custom. 3. On the Custom Paper Size window, type the name of the custom paper size. 4. Type the paper-size length and width
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    for future use. Using different paper and printing covers Follow these instructions for printing a first page that is different from other pages in the print job. 1. Open the printer driver (see Gaining access to printer driver settings). 2. On the Paper or Paper/Quality tab, select the appropriate
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    tab is not available for Windows 9x. If the product is connected to a network, use the Services tab to obtain product and supply-status information. Click the Device and Supplies status icon to open the Device Status page of the HP Embedded Web Server. This page shows the current status of the
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    To use printer-driver default settings, select the Standard preset. Printing a cover page You can print a separate cover page for your document that includes a message (such as "Confidential"). 1. Open the printer driver (see Gaining access to printer driver settings). 2. On the Cover Page or Paper
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    face-up with the bottom edge feeding into the printer first. ● For all other trays, load the letterhead paper face-down with the top edge at the back of the tray. 2. Open the printer driver (see Gaining access to printer driver settings). 3. Open the Layout pop-up menu. 90 Chapter 4 Printing tasks
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    not enabled, select Manually Print on 2nd Side. 4. Click Print. Follow the instructions in the pop-up window that appears on the computer screen before replacing the output stack in tray 1 for printing the second half. 5. Go to the printer, and remove any blank paper that is in tray 1. 6. Insert the
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    (computer memory) or print spooler (Windows 98, 2000, XP, or Me), delete the print job there. For Windows 98 or Windows Me, click Start, click Settings, and then click Printers. For Windows 2000 and Windows XP, click Start and then click Printers. Double-click the HP LaserJet 5200 printer icon to
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    that have installed hard drives. To store print jobs on the printer, use the Job Storage tab in the printer driver Properties dialog box. After a job is stored, you can print it or delete it from the printer control panel. To print a stored job 1. Press Menu. 2. Press to highlight RETRIEVE JOB
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    by removing downloaded fonts, style sheets, and macros from printer memory. Reducing the complexity of a print job from within a program can help avoid memory problems. NOTE Be sure to update the printer configuration in the printer driver after adding memory. See Enabling memory for Windows. 94
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    5 Managing the printer This chapter describes how to manage the printer: ● Using printer information pages ● Configuring e-mail alerts ● Using the embedded Web server ● Using HP Web Jetadmin software ● Using the HP Easy Printer Care software ● Using the HP Printer Utility for Macintosh ENWW 95
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    , and then press . NOTE If the printer contains an HP Jetdirect print server or an optional hard disk drive, an additional configuration page prints that provides information about those devices. Supplies status page Shows print-cartridge toner levels. 1. Press Menu. 2. Press to highlight
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    File directory Shows information for all installed mass storage devices. PCL or PS font list Shows which fonts are currently installed in the printer. How to print the page 1. Press Menu. 2. Press to highlight INFORMATION, and then press . 3. Press to highlight PRINT FILE DIRECTORY, and then press
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    alert you of problems with the printer. The alerts take the form of e-mail messages to the e-mail account(s) that you specify. You can configure the following: ● The printer(s) you want to monitor ● The alerts you want to receive (for example, alerts for paper jams, paper out, supplies status, and
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    of printer and supplies events ● View and change network configuration ● View support content that is specific to the current state of the printer When the printer is connected to the network, the embedded Web server is automatically available. You can open the embedded Web server from Windows 95
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    your computer Options ● Device Status: Shows the printer status and shows the life remaining of HP supplies, with 0% indicating that a supply is empty. The page also shows the type and size of print paper set for each tray. To change the default settings, click Change Settings. ● Configuration Page
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    . This service analyzes your printer error log and configuration information to provide diagnostic and support information specific to your printer. Order Supplies: Connects to the HP Web site, in which you can order genuine HP supplies, such as print cartridges and paper. Product Support: Connects
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    to any client through a supported Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 for Windows or Netscape Navigator 7.1 for Linux. Browse to the HP Web Jetadmin host. NOTE Browsers must be Java-enabled. Browsing from an Apple PC is not supported. 102 Chapter 5 Managing the printer ENWW
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    that you can use for the following tasks: ● Check the printer status. ● Check supplies status. ● Set up alerts. ● Gain access to troubleshooting and maintenance tools. You can use the HP Easy Printer Care software when the printer is directly connected to your computer or when it is connected to
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    After you correct a problem with the printer, click the button to update the section. ● Supplies Status section: Shows detailed supplies status, such as the percentage of toner remaining in the print cartridge and the status of the media that is loaded in each tray. ● Supplies Details link: Opens
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    . Item Configuration Page Supplies Status HP Support File Upload Upload Fonts Firmware Update Duplex Mode Economode & Toner Density Resolution Lock Resources Stored Jobs Trays Configuration IP Settings Description Prints a configuration page. Shows the printer supplies status and provides links
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    Settings E-mail Alerts Description Provides the ability to turn on or off Bonjour support or change the printer service name that is listed on a network. Provides access to the embedded Web server. Configures the printer to send e-mail notices for certain events. 106 Chapter 5 Managing the
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    6 Maintenance This chapter describes ways to maintain the printer: ● Managing supplies ● Replacing supplies and parts ● Cleaning the printer ENWW 107
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    coverage. To order supplies online, go to www.hp.com/support/lj5200. Managing the print cartridge Print-cartridge life expectancy The average cartridge yield is 12,000 pages in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752. Actual cartridge yield depends on specific use. CAUTION Hewlett-Packard does not recommend
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    non-HP print cartridge is not covered under the HP warranty and service agreements. To install a new HP print cartridge, see Changing the print cartridge. To recycle the used cartridge, follow the instructions included with the new cartridge. Print-cartridge authentication The printer automatically
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    . For instructions on installing supplies, see the installation guides provided with each supply item or see more information at www.hp.com/support/lj5200. CAUTION Hewlett-Packard recommends the use of HP products in this printer. Use of nonHP products may cause problems requiring service that is
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    2. Remove the used print cartridge from the printer. 3. Remove the new print cartridge from the bag. Place the used print cartridge in the bag for recycling. 4. Grasp both sides of the print cartridge and distribute the toner by gently rocking the print cartridge. CAUTION Do not touch the shutter or
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    in the box in which the new cartridge arrived. See the enclosed recycling guide for recycling instructions. 8. If you are using a non-HP print cartridge, check the printer control panel for further instructions. For additional help, go to www.hp.com/support/lj5200. 112 Chapter 6 Maintenance ENWW
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    During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the printer. Over time, this buildup can cause print-quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing (see Troubleshooting print-quality problems). This printer has a cleaning mode that can correct and prevent
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    114 Chapter 6 Maintenance ENWW
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    for using paper ● Printing special pages ● Common causes of jams ● Jam locations ● Clearing jams ● Troubleshooting print-quality problems ● Troubleshooting network printing problems ● Troubleshooting common Windows problems ● Troubleshooting common Macintosh problems ● Troubleshooting Linux problems
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    the pull tab on the cartridge removed? For additional information about installation and setup, see the printer getting started guide. If you cannot find solutions to printer problems in this guide, go to www.hp.com/support/lj5200. Factors that affect printer performance Several factors affect the
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    flowchart to determine the problem. If the printer does not pass a step, follow the corresponding troubleshooting suggestions. If you cannot resolve the problem after following the suggestions in this guide, contact an HPauthorized service or support provider. (See HP Customer Care.) NOTE Macintosh
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    ). ● Make sure that the print job is being sent to the correct port (LPT1 or network printer port, for example). ● Check that you are using the correct printer driver. (See Printer drivers.) ● Reinstall the printer driver. (See the getting started guide.) 118 Chapter 7 Problem solving ENWW
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    from tray 1, using the HIGH 2 fuser mode, or have set Small Paper Speed to SLOW. A printer control panel setting is not taking effect. ● Check settings in the printer driver or program. (The printer driver and program settings override printer control-panel settings.) ENWW Troubleshooting
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    download them again. curled, or if the image is skewed on the page, see Troubleshooting print-quality problems. Step 5: Does the printer select the trays? YES For other problems, check the Contents, the Index, or the printer driver online Help. NO The printer pulls paper from the wrong tray
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    (The printer driver and program settings override the printer control panel settings.) ● By default, paper loaded in tray 1 will be printed first. If you do not want to print from tray 1, remove any paper loaded in the tray or change the USE REQUESTED TRAY setting. (See Customizing tray 1 operation
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    the tray. Also, change the media-size window, located on front upper right of the tray, to match the media-size settings. Tray 2 or tray 3: Make sure that the media-size dial matches the media loaded in the tray. Printer does not pull paper from tray. Cause The tray is empty. The paper guides are
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    settings. If this problem occurs frequently, add memory to the printer. Printing speeds might be automatically reduced when printing on custom-sized media. Note: Slower speeds are expected when printing on narrow paper, when printing from tray 1, or when using the HIGH 2 fuser mode. You are
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    network and use a parallel or USB cable to attach it directly to a computer. Print a job that you know works. The wrong driver was selected in the software. Check the software printer selection menu to make sure that an HP LaserJet 5200 printer is selected. The software program is malfunctioning
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    if the printer is online. Warning messages inform you of data and print errors. These messages paper or clearing a jam. Some error messages are auto-continuable. If AUTO CONTINUE=ON is set on the menus, the printer will continue normal operation after an auto-continuable error message appears for 10
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    press 10.XX.YY SUPPLY MEMORY ERROR For help press 11.XX INTERNAL CLOCK ERROR alternates with To continue press 13.XX.YY FUSER JAM INSIDE TOP COVER alternates with For help press 13.XX.YY JAM IN TRAY 1 alternates with Clear jam then press Description Recommended action A new, non-HP supply has
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    after clearing all pages, contact HP Support. 1. Press to see step-by-step information. 2. Remove the tray indicated. 3. Confirm that the media guides and dial are in the correct position and match the media that is loaded in the tray. 4. Remove all media found in the printer, and then reinstall the
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    the tray. 6. Reinstall the print cartridge, and then close the top cover. 7. To exit, press . The printer has received more data from the computer than fits in available memory. 1. Press to continue printing. NOTE Data will be lost. 2. Reduce the complexity of the print job to avoid this error
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    to continue printing. NOTE Data will be lost. 2. If the message persists, contact HP Support. A serial data error (parity, framing, or line 1. Press to continue printing. overrun) has occurred while the printer was receiving data. NOTE Data will be lost. 2. If the message persists, contact
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    is configured in the tray. 41.X ERROR alternates with To continue press A printer error has occurred. 49.XXXXX ERROR alternates with To continue turn off then on 50.X FUSER ERROR For help press A critical firmware error has occurred. A fuser error has occurred. 51.XY ERROR alternates with To
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    62 NO SYSTEM 64 ERROR Description A printer error has occurred. The memory DIMM is not a supported DIMM. A printer command error has occurred. The engine is not communicating with the formatter. An error has occurred. A printer fan error has occurred. An error has occurred in which a memory tag CPU
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    off then on 2. If the problem persists, contact HP Support. 8X.YYYY EIO ERROR The EIO accessory card has encountered a 1. Turn the printer off and then on. critical error. 2. If the problem persists, contact HP Support. 8X.YYYY EMBEDDED JETDIRECT ERROR The HP Jetdirect embedded print server has
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    turn on the printer, the clock is not working correctly. Contact HP support. The printer administrator has printer encountered a request for a personality that did not exist in the printer. The job is cancelled and no pages are printed. 1. Press to continue. 2. Try a different driver. The memory
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    this supply with a genuine HP supply that is designed for this printer. Ready Incorrect The PIN number is incorrect. Contact the network administrator. INFLATE FAILURE An error has occurred during a firmware upgrade. 1. Reinstall the firmware. 2. If the problem persists, contact HP Support
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    . Recommended action Contact HP Customer Support or your authorized HP service provider. Press to continue printing without using the data. To solve the problem, increase the amount of memory for the device. Press for more information. Press for help. or See Configuring trays for more information
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    Install a supported memory DIMM. See Installing printer memory. No action necessary. The printer has detected that a non- HP supply is currently installed but was pressed to override the message. If you believe you purchased an HP supply, go to www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit. Service or repairs
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    the message reappears, there might be a problem with the software program. The printer received a PJL file system command to store something on the file system, but the file system is full. 1. Use HP Web Jetadmin software to delete files from the RAM disk memory and try again. 2. To remove this
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    . Do not turn the printer off until the printer returns to Ready. No action necessary. Attempt the upgrade again. No action necessary. No action necessary. 1. Reinstall the firmware. 2. If the problem persists, contact HP Support. Press Stop to stop this test. The memory disk is being sanitized
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    USB storage device has failed. If you believe you purchased an HP supply, go to www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit. Service or repairs required as a result of using non-HP supplies are not covered under HP warranty. 1. Turn the printer off. 2. Remove the USB storage accessory. 3. Replace the USB storage
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    Ready The printer received a PJL file system command that attempted to perform an illogical operation (for example, to download a file problem might exist in the software program. USB STORAGE FILE SYSTEM IS FULL alternates with Ready To clear press The printer received a PJL file system 1. Use HP
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    check the label on the package of paper. For a complete list of supported media, see Supported media sizes. The following problems with paper cause print quality deviations, jamming, or even damage to the printer. Symptom Poor print quality or toner adhesion Dropouts, jamming, curl Excessive curl
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    information pages) or, for Macintosh computers, the HP Printer Utility (see Using the HP Printer Utility for Macintosh). ● Supplies status page Use the supplies status page to obtain information about the print cartridge that is installed in the printer, the amount of life that remains in the
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    passed through a printer or copier. An input tray is loaded incorrectly. The media is skewed. The media is binding or sticking together. Solution Use only media that meets HP specifications. See Paper specifications. Verify that all print cartridges, the transfer unit, and the fuser are correctly
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    troubleshoot jams in the printer. For instructions about clearing jams, see Clearing jams. 1 4 2 3 1 Print cartridge 2 Input trays 3 Duplex path (for two-sided printing) 4 Output bins Jam recovery This printer . 6. Press Menu to return to the Ready state. 144 Chapter 7 Problem solving ENWW
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    media out of the printer. For all other trays, complete the following procedure. 1. Slide the tray out of the printer, and remove any damaged paper from the tray. 2. If the edge of the paper is visible in the feed area, slowly pull the paper down and out of the printer. If the paper is not visible
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    sure the paper is flat in the tray at all four corners and below the tabs on the guides. 4. Open and close the top cover to clear the jam message. If a jam message persists, there is still media in the printer. Look for media in other locations. Clearing jams from the print-cartridge area 1. Open
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    printer, it might cause temporary problems with print quality. Loose toner should clear from the paper path after a few pages are printed. If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. (Hot water sets toner into fabric.) 3. Replace the print cartridge
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    jammed in the top output area, but most of the media is still inside the printer, it is best to remove it through the rear door. 1. Open the rear door. on the middle portion of the black assembly to release the clips. Let the rear door drop completely open. 148 Chapter 7 Problem solving ENWW
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    , and slowly pull the media out of the printer. (There might be loose toner on the media. Be careful not to spill it on yourself or into the printer.) NOTE If media is difficult to remove, try opening the top cover and removing the print cartridge to release pressure on the media. 4. Close the
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    Clearing jams from the optional duplexer 1. Remove the duplexer from the rear of the printer. 2. Look inside the printer duplex area and remove any media. 3. Remove any media from the duplexer. 150 Chapter 7 Problem solving ENWW
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    the media stack in the tray. Also, try rotating the stack 180°. ● Try rotating media to feed through the printer from a different orientation. ● Check the media quality. Do not use damaged or irregular media. ● Use only media that meets HP specifications. See Paper specifications. ● Do not use media
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    Make sure that the power supplied to the printer is steady and meets printer specifications. See Specifications. ● Clean the printer. See Cleaning the printer. ● Contact an HP-authorized service or support provider to perform routine printer maintenance. See the support flyer that was included with
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    guide for operating-environment specifications. Print-quality problems associated with jams Make sure that all sheets are cleared from the paper path. See Jam recovery. ● If the printer recently jammed, print two to three pages to clean the printer. ● If the sheets do not pass through the fuser
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    Specks See Dropouts See Dropouts See Loose toner AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc See Dropouts See fijs. Sincerely, Mr. Scmehnjcj See Gray background See Toner smear AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc See Repeating See White spots on black See Scattered lines. See Blurred print.
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    not meet HP specifications (for example, the media is too moist or too rough). See Paper specifications. Light print (entire page) 1. Make sure that the print cartridge is fully installed. 2. Make sure that the ECONOMODE setting is turned off at the control panel and in the printer driver. 3. Open
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    run a cleaning page to clean the fuser. (See Cleaning the printer.) 3. Try using a different type of media. 4. Check the print cartridge for leaks. If the print cartridge is leaking, replace it. Dropouts 1. Make sure that the environmental specifications for the printer are being met. (See Operating
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    environmental specifications for the printer are being met. (See Operating environment.) 4. Clean the inside of the printer and run a cleaning page to clean the fuser. (See Cleaning the printer.) 5. Replace the print cartridge. Also see Loose toner. ENWW Troubleshooting print-quality problems 157
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    HP specifications. (See Paper specifications.) Repeating defects 1. Print a few more pages to see if the problem corrects itself. 2. If the distance between defects is 44 mm (1.7 in), 58 mm (2.3 in), or 94 mm (3.7 in), the print cartridge might need to be replaced. 3. Clean the inside of the printer
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    more pages to see if the problem corrects itself. 2. Make sure that type and quality of the media you are using meet HP specifications. (See Paper specifications.) 3. If the distance between defects is 44 mm (1.7 in), 58 mm (2.3 in), or 94 mm (3.7 in), the print cartridge might need to be replaced
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    and quality of the media you are using meet HP specifications. (See Paper specifications.) 6. Make sure that the environmental specifications for the printer are being met. (See Operating environment.) Curl or wave 1. Turn over the stack in the tray. Also, try rotating the stack 180°. 2. Make sure
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    white lines 1. Print a few more pages to see if the problem corrects itself. 2. Make sure that the type and quality of the media you are using meet HP specifications. (See Paper specifications.) 3. Replace the print cartridge. Tire tracks AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc AaBbCc This defect typically
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    the problem corrects itself. 2. Make sure that the type and quality of the media you are using meet HP specifications. (See Paper specifications.) 3. Make sure that the environmental specifications for the printer are being met. (See Operating environment.) 4. Replace the print cartridge. Scattered
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    HP specifications. (See Paper specifications.) 2. Make sure that the environmental specifications for the printer are being met. (See Operating environment.) 3. Turn over the stack in the tray black) repeats further down the page (in a gray field), the toner Troubleshooting print-quality problems 163
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    ● From your software program, rotate the whole page 180° to print the lighter image first. ● If the defect occurs later in a print job, turn the printer off for 10 minutes, and then turn it on to restart the print job. 164 Chapter 7 Problem solving ENWW
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    page. To open the guide, run the CD, click Printer Documentation, click HP Jetdirect Guide, and then click Troubleshooting the HP Jetdirect Print Server. ● Try printing the job from another computer. ● To verify that a printer works with a computer, use a parallel or USB cable to connect it directly
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    click Print Directly to Printer. Click OK. Error message: "General Protection FaultException OE" "Spool32" "Illegal Operation" Cause Solution Close all software programs, restart Windows, and try again. Select a different printer driver. If the HP LaserJet 5200 PCL 6 driver is selected, switch to
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    the HP LaserJet 5200 PPD is in the following hard drive folder: Library/Printers/PPDs/Contents/ Resources/.lproj, where "" represents the two-letter language code for the language that you are using. If necessary, reinstall the software. See the getting started guide for instructions
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    the HP LaserJet 5200 PPD is in the following hard drive folder: Library/Printers/PPDs/Contents/ Resources/.lproj, where "" represents the two-letter language code for the language that you are using. If necessary, reinstall the software. See the getting started guide for instructions
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    When connected with a USB cable, the printer does not appear in the Macintosh Print Center after the driver is selected. Cause Solution This problem is caused by either a software or a hardware component. Software troubleshooting ● Check that your Macintosh supports USB. ● Verify that your
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    Troubleshooting common PostScript problems The following situations are specific to the PostScript (PS) language and might occur when several printer languages are being used. Check the control-panel display for messages that might help resolve problems. NOTE To receive a printed or screen message
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    A Supplies and accessories This section provides information about ordering parts, supplies, and accessories. Use only parts and accessories that are specifically designed for this printer. ● Ordering parts, accessories, and supplies ● Part numbers ENWW 171
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    order a part or accessory, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider. (See HP Customer Care.) Ordering directly through the embedded Web server (for printers that are connected to a network) Use the following steps to order printing supplies directly through the embedded Web server. (See
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    sizes. Q7548A Note: This tray is included with the HP LaserJet 5200dtn printer. Optional duplexer Provides automatic printing on both sides of the paper. Q7549A Print cartridge Item HP LaserJet print cartridge Description 12,000-page cartridge Part number Q7516A Memory Item 100-pin 133MHz
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    ream, 5-ream carton CHP413/Europe HP LaserJet paper For use with HP LaserJet printers. This is good for letterhead, high-value memos, legal documents, direct mail, and correspondence. Specifications: 96 bright, 24 lb (90 g/m2). Letter (8.5 x 11 in), 500 sheets/ream, 10-ream carton Legal (8.5 x 14
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    Item Description Part number HP Printing paper For use with HP LaserJet and inkjet printers. This has been created especially for small and home offices. It is heavier and brighter than copier paper. Specifications: 92 bright, 22 lb. Letter (8.5 x 11 in), 500 sheets/ream, 10-ream carton Letter
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    monochrome HP LaserJet printers. Letter (8.5 x 11 in), 50 sheets to a carton 92296T/North America, Asia-Pacific countries/regions, and Europe A4 (210 x 297 mm), 50 sheets to a carton 922296U/Asia-Pacific countries/regions and Europe Specifications: 4.3-mil thickness. 176 Appendix A Supplies and
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    B Service and support Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement HP PRODUCT HP LaserJet 5200, 5200n, 5200tn, and 5200dtn printers DURATION OF LIMITED WARRANTY One-year limited warranty HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware and accessories will be free from defects in
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    environmental specifications for the printer product or (c) exhibit wear from ordinary use. To obtain warranty service, please return the product to place of purchase (with a written description of the problem and print samples) or contact HP customer support. At HP's option, HP will either
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    toner. To prevent damage to the print cartridge, avoid touching the roller on it, and store the print cartridge in its original packing material or so that it is not exposed to light. 3. Remove and retain the power cable, interface cable, and optional accessories. ENWW HP maintenance agreements
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    , use the original packing material, if possible. Hewlett-Packard recommends insuring the equipment for shipment. Extended warranty HP SupportPack provides coverage for the HP hardware product and all HP-supplied internal components. The hardware maintenance covers a 1- to 3-year period from date of
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    C Specifications ● Physical specifications ● Electrical specifications ● Acoustic emissions ● Operating environment ● Paper specifications ENWW 181
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    Physical specifications Table C-1 Printer dimensions Printer model HP LaserJet 5200 and 5200n HP LaserJet 5200tn and 5200dtn Height Depth 275 mm (10.8 in) 404 mm (15.9 in) 535 mm (21 in) 535 mm (21 in) Optional 500-sheet feeder 1 Without print cartridge 130 mm (5.1 in) 535 mm (21 in) Width
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    (average, in watts) (continued) Printer model Printing2 Ready3,4 HP LaserJet 5200dtn 625 W6 11 W 1 Values subject to change. See www.hp.com/support/lj5200 for current information. 2 Power numbers are the highest values measured using all standard voltages. 3 Default time from Ready mode to
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    Paper specifications For complete paper specifications for all HP LaserJet printers, see the HP LaserJet printer family print media guide (available at http://www.hp.com/support Maximum: 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in) NOTE Use only tray 1 to print envelopes. You might experience some jams when using any
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    the printer. The extra flaps and strips might cause wrinkling, creasing, or even jams and might even damage the fuser. Envelope margins The following gives typical address margins for a commercial #10 during printing. For more information, see Printing on envelopes. ENWW Paper specifications 185
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    recommended for use in HP LaserJet printers, such as HP-brand transparencies. (For ordering information, see Part numbers.) For more information, see Printing on transparencies. NOTE Choose transparencies in the printer driver (see Printer drivers). 186 Appendix C Specifications ENWW
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    D Regulatory information This section contains the following regulatory information: ● FCC regulations ● Environmental product stewardship program ● Declaration of conformity ● Safety statements ENWW 187
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    equipment is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, to the printer that are not expressly approved by HP could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Use of a shielded interface cable is required
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    STAR partner, Hewlett-Packard Company has determined that this product meets ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency. For more information, see www.energystar.gov/. Toner consumption Economode uses significantly less toner, which might extend the life of the print cartridge. Paper use This
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    a battery that might require special handling at end-of-life. The batteries contained in or supplied by Hewlett-Packard for this product include the following: HP LaserJet 5200 printer Type Weight Carbon monofluoride lithium battery BR1632 (1.5 g) 190 Appendix D Regulatory information ENWW
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    HP LaserJet 5200 printer Location User-removable On formatter board No For recycling information, you can go to www.hp.com/recycle, or contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org. Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in
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    ● HP's environmental management system ● HP's end-of-life product return and recycling program ● Material Safety Data Sheets Visit www.hp.com/go/environment or www.hp.com/hpinfo/community/environment/productinfo/safety. 192 Appendix D Regulatory information ENWW
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    Product Name: Hewlett-Packard Company 11311 Chinden Boulevard, Boise, Idaho 83714-1021, USA HP LaserJet 5200 series Regulatory Model Number3): BOISB-0502-00 Product Options: Including: Q7548A Optional 500-Sheet Input Tray and Q7549A Optional Duplexing Accessory ALL Print Cartridge: Q7516A
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    since August 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. The printer is certified as a "Class 1" laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of
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    for Finland Luokan 1 laserlaite Klass 1 Laser Apparat HP LaserJet 5200, 5200n, 5200tn, 5200dtn, laserkirjoitin on käyttäjän kannalta turvallinen luokan 1 laserlaite. Normaalissa käytössä kirjoittimen suojakotelointi estää lasersäteen pääsyn laitteen ulkopuolelle. Laitteen turvallisuusluokka
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    196 Appendix D Regulatory information ENWW
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    section explains the memory features of the printer and provides steps for expansion. ● Overview ● Installing printer memory ● Installing CompactFlash cards ● Checking DIMM or CompactFlash installation ● Saving resources (permanent resources) ● Enabling memory for Windows ● Using HP Jetdirect print
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    or AppleTalk connection. NOTE Some HP LaserJet 5200 series printers come with a network device already installed. The EIO slot may be used to provide networking capabilities in addition to those already built into the printer. To find out how much memory is installed in the printer, or to find out
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    downloaded fonts. Added memory also gives you more flexibility in supporting job-storage features, such as quick copying. To install printer memory the printer. The HP LaserJet 5200 printers come with one DIMM slot. If desired, you can replace a DIMM installed in the slot with a higher memory DIMM.
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    3. Remove the right side panel by sliding it towards the rear of the printer until the side slides from the printer. 4. Open the access door by pulling on the metal tab. 200 Appendix E Working with memory and print server cards ENWW
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    align the notches on the DIMM with the DIMM slot. (Check that the locks on each side of the DIMM slot are open.) ENWW Installing printer memory 201
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    place. NOTE To remove a DIMM, first release the locks. 8. Close the access door, and press firmly until it snaps into place. 202 Appendix E Working with memory and print server cards ENWW
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    9. To replace the right side panel, line up the alignment arrows and slide the panel toward the front of the printer until it latches into place. 10. Reconnect the interface cable(s) and the power cord. 11. Turn the printer on. ENWW Installing printer memory 203
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    page has printed, turn the printer off and disconnect the power cord. 2. Disconnect all interface cables. 3. Remove the right side panel by sliding it towards the rear of the printer until the side slides from the printer. 204 Appendix E Working with memory and print server cards ENWW
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    4. Open the access door by pulling on the metal tab. 5. Remove the new CompactFlash card from its package. 6. Hold the CompactFlash card by its edges and line up the grooves in the side of the card with the tabs in the CompactFlash card slot. ENWW Installing CompactFlash cards 205
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    until it snaps into place. 9. To replace the right side panel, line up the alignment arrows and slide the panel toward the front of the printer until it latches into place. 206 Appendix E Working with memory and print server cards ENWW
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    10. Reconnect the interface cable(s) and the power cord. Use Device Storage Manager in HP Web Jetadmin to manage fonts. For more information, see the Help in HP Web Jetadmin. ENWW Installing CompactFlash cards 207
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    has gone through the startup sequence. If an error message appears, a DIMM or CompactFlash card might have been incorrectly installed. See Control-panel messages. 2. Print a configuration page (see Using printer information pages). 3. Check the memory section on the configuration page and compare it
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    (permanent resources) Utilities or jobs that you download to the printer sometimes include resources (for example, fonts, macros, or patterns). Resources that are internally marked as permanent remain in the printer memory until you turn the printer power off. Use the following guidelines if you
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    Enabling memory for Windows 1. On the Start menu, point to Settings, and click Printers or Printers and Faxes. 2. Select this printer and select Properties. 3. On the Configure tab, click More. 4. In the Total Memory field, type or select the total amount of memory that is now installed. 5. Click OK
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    these procedures to install or remove an EIO card. Installing an HP Jetdirect print server card 1. Turn off the printer, and then remove the right cover. 2. Remove the two screws and cover plate from the EIO slot on the back of the printer. NOTE Do not discard the screws or the cover plate
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    network cable from the EIO card. 3. Remove the two screws from the EIO card, and then remove the EIO card from the EIO slot. 4. Place the cover plate from the EIO slot onto the back of the printer. Insert and tighten the two screws. 5. Turn on the printer. 212 Appendix E Working with memory and
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    language. Printing in the HPGL/2 language requires that the printer leave PCL 5e language and enter HP-GL/2 mode, which can be done by sending the printer PCL 5e code. Some programs switch languages through their drivers. HP's Printer Job Language (PJL) provides control above PCL 5e and other
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    character of the combined escape sequence must be uppercase. The following is an example of an escape sequence string that would be sent to the printer to select legal-size media, landscape orientation, and eight lines per inch: Ec&l3AEc&l1OEc&l8D The following escape sequence sends the same
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    . One variable box is available for specifying symbol sets and one for specifying point size. These variables must be filled in, or the printer will use defaults. For example, if you want a symbol set that contains line-draw characters, select the 10U (PC-8) or 12U (PC-850) symbol set. Other
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    0 = Prints or ejects current page 1 = Tray 2 2 = Manual feed, paper 3 = Manual feed, envelope 4 = Tray 1 5 = Tray 3 6 = Optional envelop feeder 7 = Auto select 8 = Tray 4 20 to 69 = external trays 1 = Executive 2 = Letter 3 = Legal 25 = A5 26 = A4 45 = JIS B5 216 Appendix F Printer commands ENWW
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    10 envelope 90 = DL ISO envelope 91 = C5 ISO envelope 100 = B5 ISO envelope/B5 ISO 101 = Custom Paper type Disable (turn off) 1 = Enable (turn on) 1 For custom paper, replace "Custompapertype" with the name of the paper, and replace the "#" with the number of characters in the name,
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    1 = Use current HP-GL/2 pen position 0 = Use previous HP-GL/2 pen position 1 = Use current PCL 5 cursor position Options (#) 8U = HP Roman-8 Symbol Set 10U = IBM Layout (PC-8) (code page 437) Default Symbol Set 12U = IBM Layout for Europe (PC-850) (code page 850) 8M = Math-8 19U = Windows 3.1 Latin
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    (#) 9E = Windows 3.1 Latin 2 (commonly used in Eastern Europe) 5T = Windows 3.1 Latin 5 (commonly used in Turkey) 579L = Wingdings Font 0 = Fixed 1 = Proportional # = Characters/inch 0 = 10 4 = 12 the command for each internal font. ENWW Understanding PCL 6 and PCL 5e printer command syntax 219
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    220 Appendix F Printer commands ENWW
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    appears as "PS" in many menus. firmware Programming instructions that are stored in a read-only memory unit inside the printer. font A complete set of letters, numerals, and symbols in a typeface. fuser The assembly that uses heat to fuse the toner onto the print media. grayscale Various shades
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    of computer memory that stores data that should not change. supplies Materials that the printer uses and that must be replaced. The supply item for this printer is the print cartridge. TCP/IP An internet protocol that has become the global standard for communications. toner The fine black or colored
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    on binding edge settings 29 layout options 83 loading paper 82, 90 manually 84 paper sizes supported 82 Show Me How menu 24 troubleshooting 123 usage page 26 using duplexer 83 buffer overflow errors 129 buttons, control panel 21 C cables parallel, connecting 50 part numbers 174 USB, connecting 51
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    curled paper, troubleshooting 160 custom-size paper driver settings 86 printing on 76 settings 27 tray settings 29 tray specifications 15 customer support Linux 169 online iii repacking printer 179 D darkness, setting 33 data transmission settings 38 date, setting 34, 133 DC controller errors 131
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    settings 38 HP LaserJet Tough paper 79 HP media, ordering 174 HP Printer Utility, Macintosh 11, 105 HP SupportPack 180 HP Web Jetadmin 12, 102 HP-Authorized Dealers iii HP-GL/2 commands 213 HP-UX software 13 humidity specifications 183 troubleshooting 153 I I/O buffer overflow errors 129 I/O menu
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    supported 8 drivers, troubleshooting 167 HP Printer Utility 105 installing printing system for direct connections 12 installing printing system for networks 11 problems, troubleshooting 167 removing software 12 software 10 support iv USB card, troubleshooting 168 maintenance agreements 179 manual
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    error 129 pages per minutet 3 pages per sheet 87, 90 paper A4 settings 29, 30 colored 79 curl, troubleshooting 122 curled 160 custom-size 29, 76, 86 default size, setting 29 document size, selecting 86 duplexing, sizes supported 82 first page 87, 89, 92 fuser modes 32 glossy 79 heavy 79 HP LaserJet
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    35 troubleshooting 170 PostScript error pages settings 30 troubleshooting 118 PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files included 10 troubleshooting 167 power specifications 182 power switch, locating 6 PPDs included 10 troubleshooting 167 preconfiguration, driver 9 preprinted paper fuser modes
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    printer 179 service agreements 179 Services tab 88 settings control panel 20, 41 driver presets (Macintosh) 89 drivers 10 priority 59 quick sets (Windows) 85 restoring defaults 39 shipping printer 179 Show Me How menu 24 SIMMs, incompatibility 198 size mismatch errors 138 size, paper specifications
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    159, 163 tire tracks 161 tray selection 120 trays 122 white spots 162 Windows error messages 166 wrinkled paper 160 two-sided printing binding edge settings 29 layout options 83 loading paper 82, 90 manual 84 paper sizes supported 82 Show Me How menu 24 troubleshooting 123 usage page 26 using
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    iv Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) 191 ordering supplies 172 paper specifications 184 software, downloading 8 weekly on-site service 179 weight, paper specifications 15 white lines or spots, troubleshooting 161 Wide A4 settings 30 Windows driver settings 10, 85 drivers supported 8 ENWW Index 231
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    232 Index ENWW
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