HP LaserJet 5200 Series printers User Guide
HP LaserJet 5200 Series printers User Guide
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HP Customer Care Online Services For 24-hour access to updated HP printer-specific software, product information, and support information through an Internet connection, go to the Web site: www.hp.com/support/lj5200. Go to www.hp.com/support/net_printing for information about the HP Jetdirect external print server. HP Instant Support Professional Edition (ISPE) is a suite of Web-based troubleshooting tools for desktop computing and printing products. Go to instantsupport.hp.com.
installation in order to use the HP Easy Printer Care software. See 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 user.
Table of contents 1 Printer basics Quick access to printer information ........................................................................................................2 Printer at a glance ...................................................................................................................................3 Features at a glance ...............................................................................................................................4 Walkaround ....................
Configure Device menu ........................................................................................................................29 Printing submenu .................................................................................................................29 Print Quality submenu .........................................................................................................31 System Setup submenu ...................................................................................
Printing to the rear output bin ..............................................................................................62 Configuring trays ...................................................................................................................................63 Loading tray 1 (multipurpose tray) .......................................................................................63 To load tray 1 ...........................................................................................
Managing special printing situations ....................................................................................................92 Printing a different first page ................................................................................................92 Stopping a print request .......................................................................................................92 To stop the current print job from the printer control panel .................................
Step 3: Can you print from a program? .............................................................................118 Step 4: Does the job print as expected? ............................................................................119 Step 5: Does the printer select the trays? .........................................................................120 Solving general printing problems ......................................................................................................
Ordering parts, accessories, and supplies .........................................................................................172 Ordering directly from HP ..................................................................................................172 Ordering through service or support providers ..................................................................172 Ordering directly through the embedded Web server (for printers that are connected to a network) ....................................
Plastics ...............................................................................................................................189 HP LaserJet printing supplies ............................................................................................189 HP printing supplies returns and recycling program information .......................................190 Paper ..................................................................................................................................
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1 Printer basics Now that the printer is set up and ready to use, take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the printer.
Quick access to printer information Several references are available for use with this printer. See www.hp.com/support/lj5200. 2 Guide Description Getting started guide Provides step-by-step instructions for installing and setting up the printer. HP Jetdirect Embedded Print Server Administrator’s Guide Provides instructions to configure and troubleshoot the HP Jetdirect print server.
Printer at a glance ENWW HP LaserJet 5200 HP LaserJet 5200n HP LaserJet 5200tn HP LaserJet 5200dtn ● Prints up to 35 pages-perminute (ppm) HP LaserJet 5200 printer, plus: HP LaserJet 5200 printer, plus: HP LaserJet 5200 printer, plus: ● 48 megabytes (MB) of random access memory (RAM), upgradable up to 512 MB ● 64 MB RAM ● 64 MB RAM ● 128 MB RAM ● HP Jetdirect fullfeatured embedded print server to connect to 10BaseT/100Base-TX networks ● HP Jetdirect fullfeatured embedded print server t
Features at a glance Feature Description Performance ● 460 MHz processor User interface ● Control-panel help ● Show Me How help topics in the control panel ● HP Easy Printer Care software (a Web-based status and troubleshooting tool) ● Windows® and Macintosh printer drivers ● Embedded Web server to gain access to support and to order supplies (administrator tool for network-connected models only) ● HP PCL 5e ● HP PCL 6 ● PostScript® 3 emulation ● FastRes 1200—produces 1200-dots-per-in
Feature Description Supplies ● The supplies status page 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 text screen-readers. ● The print cartridge can be installed and removed by using one hand.
Walkaround Printer parts Before using the printer, familiarize yourself with the parts of the printer.
10 8 8 On/off switch 9 Interface ports (see Interface ports) 10 Rear output bin (pull to open) 9 Interface ports The printer has one EIO slot and three ports for connecting to a computer or a network. 1 EIO 2 3 4 ENWW 1 EIO slot 2 Network connection (HP Laserjet 5200n, 5200tn, and 5200dtn printers only) 3 IEEE 1284B-compliant parallel connection 4 Hi-Speed USB 2.
Printer software The printing-system software is included with the printer. See the getting started guide for installation instructions. The printing system includes software for end users and network administrators, and printer drivers for access to the printer features and communication with the computer. NOTE For a list of printer drivers and updated HP printer software, go to www.hp.com/go/ lj5200_software.
bidirectional communication, the installer presents Driver Autoconfiguration as an installable 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 communication. Click the Update Now button to automatically reflect the new configuration in the driver.
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 software program, click Print. 1. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Printers. 1. 2. 2. Select the driver, and then click Properties. Right-click the driver icon, 2. and then select Properties.
The printing system software includes the following components: ● PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files The PPDs, in combination with the Apple PostScript printer drivers, provide access to printer features. Use the Apple PostScript printer driver that comes with the computer. ● HP Printer Utility Use the HP Printer Utility to set up printer features that are not available in the printer driver: ● Name the printer. ● Assign the printer to a zone on the network.
Installing Macintosh printing system software for direct connections (USB) NOTE Macintosh computers do not support parallel port connections. The Apple PostScript driver must be installed in order to use the PPD files. Use the Apple PostScript driver that came with your Macintosh computer. 1. Connect a USB cable between the USB port on the printer and the USB port on the computer. Use a standard 2-meter (6.56-foot) USB cable. 2. Insert the printer CD into the CD-ROM drive and run the installer.
UNIX For HP-UX and Solaris networks, go to www.hp.com/support/net_printing to download the HP Jetdirect printer installer for UNIX. Linux For information, go to www.hp.com/go/linuxprinting. Utilities The printer is equipped with several utilities that make it easy to monitor and manage the printer on a network.
Other components and utilities 14 Windows Macintosh OS ● Software installer — automates the printing system installation ● PostScript Printer Description files (PPDs) — use with the Apple PostScript drivers that come with the Mac OS ● Online Web registration ● 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 later.
Selecting print media This printer accepts a variety of media, such as cut-sheet paper, including up to 100% recycled fiber content paper; envelopes; labels; transparencies; and custom-size paper. Properties such as weight, composition, grain, and moisture content are important factors that affect printer performance and output quality.
Media size Dimensions A3 297 x 419 mm (11.7 x 16.5 in) B4 (JIS) 257 x 363 mm (10.1 x 14.3 in) 8K 269 x 391 mm (10.6 x 15.4 in) 8K 259 x 368 mm (10.2 x 14.5 in) 8K 273 x 394 mm (10.75 x 15.5 in) 16K 184 x 260 mm (7.24 x 10.24 in) 16K 195 x 270 mm (7.68 x 10.63 in) 16K 273 x 197 mm (10.75 x 7.75 in) Statement 140 x 216 mm (5.5 x 8.5 in) 12 x 18 305 x 457 mm (12 x 18 in) A6 105 x 148 mm (4.14 x 5.83 in) RA3 305 x 430 mm (12 x 16.93 in) B6 128 x 182 mm (5.1 x 7.
For more information about using print media, see Paper specifications. Supported media types Media type Weight Plain 60 to 199 g/m2 (16 to 53 lb) Plain 60 to 120 g/m2 (16 to 32 lb) Preprinted 60 to 120 g/m2 (16 to 32 lb) Letterhead 60 to 120 g/m2 (16 to 32 lb) Transparency 0.10 to 0.14 mm thick (4.
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2 Control panel This section explains the printer control panel and menus: ENWW ● 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 19
Overview You can perform most routine printing tasks from the computer by using the program or printer driver. These two methods are the most convenient way to control the printer, and they will override the printer-control-panel settings. See the Help file for your program, or, for more information 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.
Control-panel layout The control-panel display gives you complete, timely information about the printer and print jobs. Menus provide access to printer functions and detailed information. The message and prompt areas of the display alert you to the state of the printer and tell you how to respond. 11 1 2 10 ? 9 Menu Stop 8 Attention 7 3 Data 4 5 6 Number Button or light Function 1 Control-panel display ● Shows status information, menus, help information, and error messages.
Number Button or light Function NOTE The control-panel lights cycle while the print job is cleared from both the printer and the computer, and then the printer returns to the Ready state.
Using the control-panel menus To gain access to the control-panel menus, complete the steps below. To use the menus 1. Press Menu. 2. Press or 3. Press to select the appropriate option. 4. Press to return to the previous level. 5. Press Menu to exit the menu. 6. Press to navigate the listings. to see additional information about a menu. The following are the main menus.
Show Me How menu Each choice in the SHOW ME HOW menu prints a page that provides more information. 24 Item Explanation CLEAR JAMS Prints a page that shows how to clear media jams. LOAD TRAYS Prints a page that shows how to load the printer input trays. LOAD SPECIAL MEDIA Prints a page that shows how to load special media, such as envelopes and transparencies. PRINT BOTH SIDES Prints a page that shows how to use the two-sided (duplex) printing function.
Retrieve Job menu This menu provides a list of the stored jobs in the printer and access to all the job storage features. You can print or delete these jobs at the printer control panel. See Managing stored jobs for more information about using this menu. NOTE If you turn the printer power off, all stored jobs are deleted. Item Values Explanation USER [X] [JOBNAME] USER [X]: The name of the person who sent the job. ALL PRIVATE JOBS [JOBNAME]: The name of the job stored in the printer.
Information menu The INFORMATION menu contains printer information pages that give details about the printer and its configuration. Scroll to the information page that you want, and then press . For more information about any of the printer information pages, see Using printer information pages. 26 Item Explanation PRINT MENU MAP Prints the control panel menu map that shows the layout and current settings for the printer control-panel menu items.
Paper Handling menu If paper-handling settings are correctly configured at the printer control panel, you can print by selecting the type and size of media in the program or the printer driver. For more information about configuring for media types and sizes, see Controlling print jobs. For more information about supported media types and sizes, see Supported media sizes and Paper specifications.
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.
Configure Device menu This menu contains administrative functions. The CONFIGURE DEVICE menu allows the user to change the default printing settings, adjust the print quality, and change the system configuration and I/O options. Printing submenu Some items on this menu are available in the program or printer driver (if the appropriate driver is installed). Program and printer-driver settings override control-panel settings.
Item MANUAL FEED Values Explanation YES The default setting is YES. OFF Feeds the paper manually from tray 1, rather than automatically from a tray. If MANUAL FEED=ON and 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. ON The default setting is OFF.
Item Values Explanation FONT PITCH: Selects the font pitch. This item might not appear, depending on the font selected. The range is 0.44 to 99.99. SYMBOL SET: Selects any one of several available symbol sets at the printer control panel. A symbol set is a unique grouping of all the characters in a font. PC-8 or PC-850 is recommended for line-draw characters.
Item Values Explanation appears for each tray that is installed, and registration must be set for each tray. ● X1 SHIFT: Registration of the image on the paper from side to side, as the paper lies in the tray. For duplexing, this side is the second side (back) of the paper. ● X2 SHIFT: Registration of the image on the paper from side to side, as the paper lies in the tray, for the first side (front) of a duplexed page. This item appears only if the printer includes a built-in duplexer and DUPLEX is ON.
Item Values Explanation FASTRES 1200 600: Produces high print quality for text and can be used for compatibility with the HP LaserJet 4 family of printers. PRORES 1200 FASTRES 1200: Produces 1200-dpi print quality for fast, high-quality printing of business text and graphics. PRORES 1200: Produces 1200-dpi print quality for fast, high-quality printing of line art and graphic images. NOTE It is best to change the resolution in the program or printer driver.
System Setup submenu Items on this menu affect printer behavior. Configure the printer according to your printing needs. Item Values Explanation DATE/TIME DATE Sets the date and time settings. DATE FORMAT TIME TIME FORMAT JOB STORAGE LIMIT 1 to 100 Specifies the number of quick copy jobs that can be stored on the printer. The default setting is 32. JOB HELD TIMEOUT OFF 1 HOUR 4 HOURS Sets the amount of time that held jobs are kept before being automatically deleted from the queue.
Item Values Explanation SIZE/TYPE PROMPT: Use this menu item to control whether the tray configuration message and its prompts are shown whenever a tray is opened and closed. These prompts instruct you to set the type or size if the tray is configured for a type or size other than the type or size that is loaded in the tray. SLEEP DELAY 1 MINUTE 15 MINUTES 30 MINUTES 45 MINUTES 60 MINUTES 90 MINUTES 2 HOURS 4 HOURS Sets how long the printer remains idle before it enters Sleep mode.
Item Values Explanation ON ON: If an error occurs that prevents printing, the message appears on the printer control-panel display, and the printer 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. CARTRIDGE LOW STOP CONTINUE Determines how the printer behaves if the print cartridge is low.
Item Values Explanation NOTE If you change the setting from OFF to AUTO, the printer automatically reinitializes when it becomes idle. The default setting is AUTO. LANGUAGE ENGLISH Several Selects the language for the messages that appear on the printer control-panel display. The default setting is ENGLISH.
I/O submenu Items on the I/O (input/output) menu affect the communication between the printer and the computer. If the printer contains an HP Jetdirect print server, you can configure basic networking parameters by using the submenu. These and other parameters can also be configured through HP Web Jetadmin (see Using HP Web Jetadmin software) or other network configuration tools, such as the embedded Web server (see Using the embedded Web server).
Resets submenu Items on the Resets submenu relate to returning settings to the defaults and changing settings such as Sleep mode. Item Values Explanation RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS There is no value to select. 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. SLEEP MODE ON OFF Turns Sleep mode on or off.
Diagnostics menu Administrators can use this submenu to isolate parts and to troubleshoot jam and print-quality issues. Item Values Explanation PRINT EVENT LOG There is no value to select. Press to generate a list of the 50 most recent entries in the event log. The printed event log shows error number, page count, error code, and description or personality. SHOW EVENT LOG There is no value to select.
Changing printer-control-panel configuration settings By using the printer control panel, you can make changes to general printer configuration default settings such as tray size and type, sleep delay, printer personality (language), and jam recovery. The printer-control-panel settings can also be changed from a computer by using the setting page of the embedded Web server. The computer shows the same information that the control panel shows. For more information, see Using the embedded Web server.
5. Press 6. Press Menu to exit the menu. or to select the desired option, and then press . Tray-behavior options Four user-defined options are available for tray behavior: ● USE REQUESTED TRAY. Selecting 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.
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 7. Press Menu to exit the menu. . . . to select ENABLED or DISABLED, and then press . To set size/type prompt 1. Press Menu to open the menus. 2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE, and then press 3.
To turn the Sleep mode on or off 1. Press Menu to open the menus. 2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE, and then press 3. Press to highlight RESETS, and then press 4. Press to highlight SLEEP MODE, and then press . 5. Press or . 6. Press Menu to exit the menu. . . to select ON or OFF, and then press Personality This printer features automatic personality (printer-language) switching.
5. Press 6. Press Menu to exit the menu. or to select the appropriate setting, and then press . 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 any time an error message appears and until you press . To set auto continue 1. Press Menu to open the menus. 2.
Cartridge-out response The printer has two options for this menu item. ● Select CONTINUE to allow the printer to continue printing. A REPLACE CARTRIDGE warning message appears until the print cartridge is replaced. 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.
RAM disk This option determines how 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 active (sufficient to scan one page). To set the RAM disk 1. Press Menu to open the menus. 2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE, and then press 3.
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3 Input/output (I/O) configuration This chapter describes how to configure certain network parameters on the printer: ENWW ● Parallel configuration ● USB configuration ● Network configuration 49
Parallel configuration The printer supports network and parallel connections 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.
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.
Network configuration You might need to configure certain network parameters on the printer. You can configure these parameters from the printer control panel, the embedded Web server, or for most networks, from the HP Web Jetadmin software. NOTE For more information about using the embedded Web server, see Using the embedded Web server.
6. Press to highlight MANUAL SETTINGS, and then press 7. Press to highlight SUBNET MASK, and then press 8. Press the mask. 9. Press or . . arrow to increase or decrease the number for the first byte of the subnet to move to the next set of numbers. (Press to move to the previous set of numbers.) 10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 until the correct subnet mask is complete, and then press subnet mask. to save the 11. Press Menu to return to the Ready state. Setting the default gateway 1. Press Menu.
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 then press 5. Press to highlight IPX/SPX, and then press 6. Press to select ENABLE. 7. Press to highlight OFF, and then press 8. Press Menu to return to the Ready state. . . . . . To disable AppleTalk 1.
Enhanced I/O (EIO) configuration NOTE If you are adding a print server to the base model, additional printer memory might be required. The enhanced input/output (EIO) slot holds compatible accessory devices, such as the HP Jetdirect print server network cards or other devices. Plugging an EIO network card into the slot increases the number of network interfaces available to the printer. HP Jetdirect EIO print servers HP Jetdirect print servers (network cards) can be installed in EIO slots.
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4 Printing tasks This chapter describes how to perform basic printing tasks: ENWW ● Controlling print jobs ● Using print media ● Configuring output bins ● 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 57
Controlling print jobs In Windows, three settings affect how the printer driver pulls media when you send a print job. The Source, Type, and Size settings appear in the Page Setup, Print, or Print Properties dialog boxes in most software programs. If you do not change these settings, the printer automatically uses the default printer settings to select a tray.
NOTE If all of the tray type settings are 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 media is loaded in the tray, then the printer prints from tray 1 first. If tray 1 is closed, the printer prints from the lowest tray.
Using print media Before purchasing any paper or specialized forms in quantity, verify that your paper supplier has obtained and understands the print-media requirements that 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.
Configuring output bins The printer has two output bins into which it places finished print jobs: ● Top (face-down) output bin: This it the 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 cannot use automatic duplex printing when printing to the rear output bin. Printing to the top output bin ENWW 1.
Printing to the rear output bin NOTE When tray 1 and the rear output bin are used together, they provide a straightthrough paper path for your print job. Using a straight-through paper path can reduce curling. 62 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.
Configuring trays Load special print media, such 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.
3. Slide the media-width guides slightly wider than the media. 4. Place media into the tray (short-edge in, print-side up). The media should be centered between the media-width guides and under the tabs on the media-width guides. 5. Slide the media-width guides inward until they lightly touch the 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.
Customizing tray 1 operation The printer can be set to print from tray 1 if it is loaded, or to print only from tray 1 if the type of media that is loaded is specifically requested. See Paper Handling menu. Setting Explanation TRAY 1 TYPE=ANY The printer usually pulls media from tray 1 first unless it is empty or closed.
● If you 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 Re leas e On the rear paper-length guide, press the tab and slide it so that the pointer matches the paper size that you are loading. Make sure that the guide clicks into place. 3. Adjust the side media-width guides outward so that the pointer matches the paper size that you are loading. Lo 2.
Place the paper in the tray and make sure that it is flat at all four corners. Keep the paper below the height tabs on the paper-length guide in the rear of the tray. 5. Set the paper-size switch (callout 1) and paper-size dial (callout 2) to the size of the paper that you loaded. Lo 4. ck Lo ck 1 6. Custom 2 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.
To load tray 3 68 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.
4. Place the 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 6. ENWW Custom 2 Slide the tray into the printer.
Printing on special media Special media includes letterhead, prepunched (including 3-hole punched), envelopes, labels, transparencies, full-bleed images, rotated paper, index cards, postcards, custom-size, and heavy paper. Printing on letterhead, prepunched, or preprinted paper (singlesided) When printing letterhead, prepunched, or preprinted paper, it is important to orient the paper correctly. Follow the guidelines in this section for printing on one side only.
Lo ck Guidelines for printing on letterhead or preprinted forms ● Do not use letterhead paper that is printed with low-temperature inks, such as those used in some types of thermography. ● Do not use raised or embossed letterhead. ● The printer uses heat and pressure 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.
To load envelopes in tray 1 Many types of envelopes can be printed from tray 1. Up to 10 can be stacked in the tray. 72 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 on tray 1 outward to a position that is slightly wider than the envelopes.
4. Load as many as 10 envelopes in the center of tray 1 with the side to be printed on facing up, and the postage end pointed away from the printer. Slide the envelopes into the printer as far as they will go without forcing them. 5. Adjust the guides to touch the envelope stack without bending the envelopes. 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.
● Do not feed a sheet of labels through the printer more than once. The adhesive backing is designed for one pass through the printer. ● Do not print on both sides of labels. CAUTION Failure to follow these guidelines can damage the printer. If a sheet of labels becomes jammed in the printer, see Clearing jams. Printing on transparencies Use only transparencies that are recommended for use in laser printers. For transparency specifications, see Transparencies.
3. Load media with the side to be printed on facing up, 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 of the paper that you are loading. Lo ck 1 ENWW 2 2.
Printing full-bleed images Full-bleed images extend from edge to edge of the page. To achieve this effect, use larger paper, then trim its edges to the desired size. CAUTION Never print directly to the edge of paper. This causes toner to accumulate inside the printer, which may affect print quality and damage the printer. Print on paper up to 312 x 470 mm (12.28 x 18.5 in), leaving margins on all four sides of at least 2 mm (0.08 in). NOTE When printing paper wider than 297 mm (11.
Loading custom-size media in tray 2 or optional tray 3 1. Pull the tray out of the printer and remove any media. ● If you are printing on longer media from tray 2, 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 Re leas e Place the media in the tray and make sure that it is flat at all four corners.
Slide the side media-width guides up against the edge of the stack. 5. Set the paper-size dial (callout 1) and paper-size switch (callout 2) to Custom. Lo 4. ck Lo ck 1 6. Custom 2 Slide the tray into the printer. Printing on vellum Vellum is special lightweight paper similar to parchment. Print vellum from tray 1 only, and open the rear output bin. Do not print on both sides of vellum. 78 1. Load vellum with the side to be printed on facing up and the top, short edge to the right. 2.
3. At the control panel, on the PAPER HANDLING menu, set TRAY 1 MODE=CASSETTE. 4. From the printer driver, set the type of paper for tray 1 to vellum, and select the media by type. For more information, see Type and Size. Printing on glossy paper ● In either the software program or the driver, select Glossy as the media type, or print from a tray that is configured for glossy paper. ● ● Select Glossy for media weights up to 120 g/m2 (32-lb bond).
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.
Printing and paper storage environment Ideally, the printing and paper storage environment should be at or near room temperature, and not too dry or too humid. Remember paper is hygroscopic; it absorbs and loses moisture rapidly. Heat works with humidity to damage paper. Heat causes the moisture in paper to evaporate, while cold causes it to condense on the sheets. Heating systems and air conditioners remove most of the humidity from a room.
Printing on both sides (duplexing) You can print on both sides of a sheet of paper (called duplexing or two-sided printing) in two 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 as an accessory for the other models.
Layout options for printing on both sides The following illustration shows the four print-orientation options. These options are available when Print on Both Sides is selected on the Finishing tab in the printer driver. 1 4 3 2 2 2 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 5 3 5 1. Long-edge landscape1 This layout is often used in accounting, data processing, and spreadsheet programs. Every other printed image is oriented upside-down. Facing pages are read continuously from top to bottom. 2.
4. Click OK. 5. Send the print job to the printer. NOTE The paper you are printing on will partially come out of the top output bin during the duplexing. Do not pull on the paper until duplexing is complete. During duplexing, the duplexer will not function if the rear output bin is open. To print on both sides manually 1. Insert enough paper into one of the trays to accommodate the print job.
Using features in the Windows printer driver When you print from a software program, many of the product features are available from the printer driver. For complete information about the features that are available in the printer driver, see the printer-driver Help.
Using watermarks A watermark is a notice, such as "Confidential," that is printed in the background of each page of a document. 1. Open the printer driver (see Gaining access to printer driver settings). 2. From the Effects tab, click the Watermarks drop-down list. 3. Click the watermark that you want to use. To create a new watermark, click Edit. 4. If you want the watermark to appear only on the first page of the document, click First Page Only. 5. Click OK.
6. Click Save. 7. Click Close. The name that you saved appears in the paper-size list 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 paper for the first page of the print job. 3. Click Use Different Paper/Covers. 4.
3. In the section for Document Options, select the number of pages that you want to print on each sheet (1, 2, 4, 6, 9, or 16). 4. If the number of pages is greater than 1, select the correct options for Print Page Borders and Page Order. 5. Click OK. The product is now set to print the number of pages per sheet that you have selected. Using the Services tab NOTE The Services tab is not available for Windows 9x.
Using features in the Macintosh printer driver When you print from a software program, many of the printer features are available from the printer driver. For complete information about the features that are available in the printer driver, see the printer-driver Help.
Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper You can print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. This feature provides a cost-effective way to print draft pages. 1. Open the printer driver (see Gaining access to printer driver settings). 2. Click the Layout pop-up menu. 3. Next to Pages per Sheet, select the number of pages that you want to print on each sheet (1, 2, 4, 6, 9, or 16). 4. Next to Layout Direction, select the order and placement of the pages on the sheet. 5.
4. Next to Two Sided Printing, select either Long-Edge Binding or Short-Edge Binding. 5. Click Print. To print on both sides manually 1. Insert enough paper into one of the trays to accommodate the print job. If you are loading special paper such as letterhead, load it in one of the following ways: ● For tray 1, load the letterhead paper 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.
Managing special printing situations Printing a different first page Use the following procedure to print the first page of a document on a different media type than the remainder of the document. For example, you can print the first page of a document on letterhead paper and the remainder on plain paper. 1. From your software program or printer driver, specify a tray for the first page and another tray for the remaining pages. 2. Load the special media into the tray that you specified in step 1. 3.
Managing stored jobs NOTE This feature is available only for printers 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, and then press . A list of users appears. If no jobs are stored , then the message NO STORED JOBS appears. 3.
Managing memory The printer supports up to 512 MB of memory. You can add additional memory by installing a dual inline memory module (DIMM) in the DIMM slot, which accepts 32, 48, 64, 128, 256, or 512 MB of RAM. For information about installing memory, see Working with memory and print server cards. The printer uses 100-pin 133 MHz DDR memory modules. Extended data output (EDO) DIMMs are not supported.
5 Managing the printer This chapter describes how to manage the printer: ENWW ● 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 95
Using printer information pages From the printer control panel, you can print pages that give details about the printer and its current configuration. The table below provides the procedures for printing the information pages. Page description How to print the page Menu map 1. Press Menu. Shows the control-panel menus and available settings. 2. Press 3. If PRINT MENU MAP is not highlighted, press . highlighted, and then press to highlight INFORMATION, and then press or .
Page description How to print the page File directory 1. Press Menu. Shows information for all installed mass storage devices. 2. Press to highlight INFORMATION, and then press 3. Press to highlight PRINT FILE DIRECTORY, and then press . . NOTE This option does not appear if no mass storage devices are installed. PCL or PS font list 1. Press Menu. Shows which fonts are currently installed in the printer. 2. Press 3. to highlight PRINT PCL FONT LIST or PRINT PS FONT LIST, and Press .
Configuring e-mail alerts NOTE If your company does not have e-mail, this feature might not be available. You can use HP Web Jetadmin or the embedded Web server to configure the system to 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.
Using the embedded Web server NOTE When the printer is directly connected to a computer, use the HP Easy Printer Care software to view the printer status.
To access the embedded Web server by using a network connection 1. In a supported Web browser on your computer, type the IP address for the printer in the address/URL field. (To find the IP address, print a configuration page. See Using printer information pages.) NOTE After you open the URL, you can bookmark it so that you can return to it quickly in the future. 2.
Tab or section Options ● Edit Other Links: Allows you to add or customize a link to another Web site. This link is displayed in the Other Links area on all embedded Web server pages. ● Device Information: Allows you to name the printer and assign an asset number to it. Enter the name and e-mail address for the primary contact who will receive information about the printer. ● Language: Allows you to determine the language in which to display the embedded Web server information.
Using HP Web Jetadmin software HP Web Jetadmin is a Web-based software solution for remotely installing, monitoring, and troubleshooting network-connected peripherals. The intuitive browser interface simplifies crossplatform management of a wide range of devices, including HP and non-HP printers. Management is proactive, allowing network administrators the ability to resolve printer issues before users are affected. Download this free, enhanced-management software at www.hp.com/go/ webjetadmin_software.
Using the HP Easy Printer Care software The HP Easy Printer Care software is a program 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 a network. You must perform a complete software installation to use the HP Easy Printer Care software.
HP Easy Printer Care software sections Section Options Overview tab ● Contains basic status ● information for the printer Devices list: Shows the printers that you can select. Device Status section: Shows printer status information. This section will indicate printer alert conditions, such as an empty print cartridge. It also shows device-identification information, control-panel messages, and print-cartridge levels. After you correct a problem button to update the section.
Using the HP Printer Utility for Macintosh Use the HP Printer Utility to configure and maintain a printer from a Mac OS X computer. Opening the HP Printer Utility To open the HP Printer Utility in Mac OS X V10.2 1. Open the Finder, and then click Applications. 2. Click Library, and then click Printers. 3. Click hp, and then click Utilities. 4. Double-click HP Printer Selector to open the HP Printer Selector. 5. Select the printer that you want to configure, and then click Utility.
106 Item Description Bonjour Settings Provides the ability to turn on or off Bonjour support or change the printer service name that is listed on a network. Additional Settings Provides access to the embedded Web server. E-mail Alerts Configures the printer to send e-mail notices for certain events.
6 Maintenance This chapter describes ways to maintain the printer: ENWW ● Managing supplies ● Replacing supplies and parts ● Cleaning the printer 107
Managing supplies Using, storing, and monitoring the print cartridge can help ensure high-quality printer output. Supplies life The average cartridge yield is 12,000 pages in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752. Actual cartridge yield depends on specific use. Approximate print-cartridge replacement intervals Print cartridge Page count Approximate time period1 Black 12,000 pages2 6 months 1 2 Approximate life is based on 2,000 pages per month.
CAUTION Any damage caused by a 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 authenticates the print cartridge when it is inserted into the printer. During authentication, the printer will let you know whether a cartridge is a genuine HP print cartridge.
Replacing supplies and parts Carefully follow the guidelines in this section when replacing printer supplies. Supply replacement guidelines To facilitate the replacement of supplies, keep the following guidelines in mind when setting up the printer. ● Sufficient space is required above and in the front of the printer for removing supplies. ● The printer should be located on a flat, sturdy surface.
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 the surface of the roller.
5. Remove the shipping tape from the new print cartridge. Discard the shipping tape according to local regulations. 6. Align the print cartridge with the tracks inside the printer, and, using the handle, insert the print cartridge until it is firmly seated, and then close the front door. After a short time, the control panel should display Ready. 7. Installation is complete. Place the used print cartridge in the box in which the new cartridge arrived.
Cleaning the printer 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 these types of problems. To clean the printer using the printer control panel 1. Press Menu. 2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE, and then press 3.
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7 Problem solving This troubleshooting information is organized to help you resolve printing problems. Choose the general topic or type of problem from the following list.
Basic troubleshooting checklist If you are experiencing problems with the printer, use the following checklist to identify the cause of the problem: ● Is the printer connected to power? ● Is the printer on? ● Is the printer in the Ready state? ● Are all necessary cables connected? ● Do any messages appear on the control panel? ● Are genuine HP supplies installed? ● Was a recently replaced print cartridge installed correctly, and was the pull tab on the cartridge removed? For additional informa
Troubleshooting flowchart If the printer is not responding correctly, use the 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 users: For more troubleshooting information, see Troubleshooting common Macintosh problems.
A configuration page does not print. A blank page prints. A message other than READY or PRINTING CONFIGURATION appears on the control-panel display. ● Check that all trays are correctly loaded, adjusted, and installed in the printer. ● ● ● Using the computer, check the print queue or print spooler to see if the printer has been paused. If there are problems with the current print job, or if the printer is paused, a configuration page will not print.
● Check that the computer port is configured and working correctly. (Try connecting another printer to that port and printing.) ● If printing with the PS driver, on the PRINTING submenu (on the CONFIGURE DEVICE menu) at the printer control panel, set PRINT PS ERRORS=ON, and then print the job again. If an error page prints, see the instructions in the next column. ● On the SYSTEM SETUP submenu (on the CONFIGURE DEVICE menu) at the printer control panel, make sure that PERSONALITY=AUTO.
SYSTEM SETUP submenu (on the CONFIGURE DEVICE menu) at the printer control panel, temporarily turn the CLEARABLE WARNINGS and AUTO CONTINUE settings off. Then print the job again. The print job is not formatted correctly. Paper is not fed correctly or is damaged. There are print-quality problems. ● ● ● Adjust the print resolution. (See Print Quality submenu.) ● Check that REt is on. (See Print Quality submenu.) ● Go to Troubleshooting print-quality problems.
(The printer driver and program settings override the printer control panel settings.) ENWW ● 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.) Change TRAY 1 SIZE and TRAY 1 TYPE to a setting other than ANY. ● If you want to print from tray 1, but cannot select the tray in a program, see Customizing tray 1 operation.
Solving general printing problems Printer selects media from the wrong tray. Cause Solution The tray selection in the software program might be incorrect. For many software programs, the paper tray selection is found on the Page Setup menu within the program. Remove any media in other trays to make the printer select from the correct tray. For Macintosh computers, use the HP Printer Utility to change the priority of the tray.
Print job is extremely slow. Cause Solution The job might be very complex. Reduce the complexity of the page or try adjusting the printquality settings. If this problem occurs frequently, add memory to the printer. The maximum speed of the printer cannot be exceeded even when more memory is added. Printing speeds might be automatically reduced when printing on custom-sized media.
The printer prints, but the text is wrong, garbled, or incomplete. Cause Solution The printer cable is loose or defective. Disconnect the printer cable and reconnect it. Try a print job that you know works. If possible, attach the cable and printer to another computer and try a print job that you know works. Finally, try a new cable. The printer is on a network or sharing device and is not receiving a clear signal.
Control-panel message types Four types of control-panel messages can indicate the status of or problems with the printer. Message type Description Status messages Status messages reflect the current state of the printer. They inform you of normal printer operation and require no interaction to clear them. They change as the state of the printer changes. Whenever the printer is ready, not busy, and has no pending warning messages, the status message Ready appears if the printer is online.
Control-panel messages Control panel message Description Recommended action 10.32.YY UNAUTHORIZED SUPPLY A new, non-HP supply has been installed. This message appears until an HP supply . is installed or you press If you believe you purchased an HP supply, please go to www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit. Unauthorized supply in use alternates with Service or repairs required as a result of using non-HP supplies are not covered under HP warranty. For help press .
Control panel message Description Recommended action width guides, and confirm that the guides are in the correct position. 5. 13.XX.YY JAM IN TRAY 2 A page is jammed in tray 2. To continue printing, press to clear . the message, and then press Remove tray 2, clear the jam, and then reinstall tray 2. See Clearing jams from the input-tray areas. If the message persists after clearing all pages, contact HP Support. 13.XX.YY JAM IN TRAY X A page is jammed in the tray indicated. 1.
Control panel message Description Recommended action 13.XX.YY JAM INSIDE REAR DOOR A jam has occurred in the duplex reversing area. 1. to see step-by-step Press information. 2. Open rear door, and then remove all media found. 3. Close the rear door. 4. To exit, press 1. to see step-by-step Press information. 2. Pull the duplexer half-way out of the printer. 3. Open the rear door, and then remove the duplexer. 4.
Control panel message Description Recommended action 21 PAGE TOO COMPLEX The page-compression process is too slow for the printer. Some data may be lost on the page. 1. to see step-by-step Press information. 2. To print the job with some data loss, alternates with To continue press press to exit the message, and then . If data is lost, simplify the press page content to reduce its complexity. 22 EIO X BUFFER OVERFLOW For printers with an EIO device only.
Control panel message Description Recommended action 40 EIO X BAD TRANSMISSION A connection with the card in the EIO slot has broken. 1. Press alternates with to continue printing. NOTE Data will be lost. To continue press 2. 40 EMBEDDED I/0 BAD TRANSMISSION If the message persists, contact HP Support. The connection with the HP Jetdirect embedded print server has broken. Press Media is loaded that is longer or shorter in the feed direction than the size configured for the tray. 1. Press 2.
Control panel message Description Recommended action 52.XY ERROR A printer error has occurred. 1. Press 2. If the message persists, turn the printer off and then on. 3. If the message persists, contact HP Support. alternates with To continue turn off then on to continue. 53.10.01 ERROR UNSUPPORTED RAM The memory DIMM is not a supported DIMM. Install a supported DIMM. See Installing printer memory. 54.XX ERROR A printer command error has occurred. 1. Turn the printer off and then on. 2.
Control panel message Description Recommended action A non-volatile storage device is full. Press to clear the message. Printing can continue, but unexpected behavior could result. 1. Press 2. For 68.0 errors, turn the printer off and then on. X Description 3. If a 68.0 error persists, contact HP Support. 4. For 68.1 errors, use the HP Web Jetadmin software to delete files from the disk drive. 5. For 68.1 errors that persist, contact HP Support. 1. Press 2.
Control panel message Description Recommended action
Control panel message Description Recommended action Clearing paper path The printer jammed or detected misplaced media. The printer is attempting to eject these pages automatically. No action necessary. CLOSE TOP COVER AND FRONT DOOR The top cover and front door need to be closed. Close the top cover and front door. CODE CRC ERROR An error has occurred during a firmware upgrade. 1. Reinstall the firmware. 2. If the problem persists, contact HP Support. 1. Load the cleaning page into tray 1.
Control panel message Description Recommended action Contact HP Customer Support or your authorized HP service provider. INSUFFICIENT MEMORY TO LOAD FONTS/DATA This message alternates with the name of the storage device. The storage device does not have enough memory to load the fonts or other data. Press to continue printing without using the data. To solve the problem, increase the amount of memory for the device. Press information.
Control panel message Description Recommended action MEM TEST FAILURE REPLACE DIMM 1 The memory DIMM has failed. Install a supported memory DIMM. See Installing printer memory. Moving solenoid The printer is testing a solenoid. No action necessary. alternates with To exit press STOP key NON HP SUPPLY IN USE alternates with The printer has detected that a nonHP supply is currently installed but pressed to override the message.
Control panel message Description Recommended action return to the Ready state when the page has printed. Printing... MENU MAP The printer is generating the printer menu map. The printer will return to the Ready state when the page has printed. No action necessary. Printing... REGISTRATION PAGE The printer is generating the registration page. The printer will return to the SET REGISTRATION menu when the page has printed. Follow the instructions on the printed pages. Printing...
Control panel message Description Recommended action RAM DISK IS WRITE PROTECTED The file system is protected and no new files can be written to it. 1. To enable writing to the RAM disk memory, use HP Web Jetadmin to turn off write protection. 2. To remove this message from the . display, press alternates with Ready To clear press See HP Web Jetadmin for more information. RAM DISK X Initializing The new RAM disk installed in slot X is initializing. No action necessary.
Control panel message Description Recommended action alternates with Press to clear the message. To change size or type press Press to change the type or size. See Configuring trays for more information. TRAY XX EMPTY The tray is empty, but the current print job does not require this tray. Fill the tray. The message indicates the type and size of media for which the tray is currently configured. The tray is open, but printing can continue. Close the tray.
Control panel message Description USB STORAGE FILE OPERATION FAILED The printer received a PJL file system command that attempted to perform an alternates with illogical operation (for example, to download a file to a nonexistent directory). Ready Recommended action 1. Printing can continue. 2. To remove this message from the . display, press 3. If the message reappears, a problem might exist in the software program. 1.
Guidelines for using paper For best results, make sure the paper is of good quality, and free of cuts, nicks, tears, spots, loose particles, dust, wrinkles, voids, and curled or bent edges. If you are unsure what type of paper you are loading (such as bond or recycled), 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.
Printing special pages Special pages within the memory of the printer can help you to diagnose and learn about problems with your printer. ● Configuration page The configuration page lists many of the current settings and properties of the printer. For information about how to print the configuration page, see Using printer information pages. If you have an HP Jetdirect print server installed, a second page prints that lists all of the HP Jetdirect information.
Common causes of jams The printer is jammed.1 Cause Solution The media does not meet specifications. Use only media that meets HP specifications. See Paper specifications. A component is installed incorrectly. Verify that all print cartridges, the transfer unit, and the fuser are correctly installed. You are using media that has already passed through a printer or copier. Do not use media that has been previously printed on or copied. An input tray is loaded incorrectly.
Jam locations Use this illustration to 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 automatically provides jam recovery, a feature that you can use to set whether the printer should attempt to automatically reprint jammed pages. ● AUTO instructs the printer to attempt to reprint jammed pages.
Clearing jams When clearing jams, be very careful not to tear the media. If a small piece of media remains in the printer, it could cause additional jams. The SHOW ME HOW control-panel menu includes a page that shows how to clear jams. See Show Me How menu. Clearing jams from the input-tray areas NOTE To remove media from the tray 1 area, slowly pull the media out of the printer. For all other trays, complete the following procedure. 1.
Before replacing the tray, make 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. Lo 3. ck 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 the top cover and remove the print cartridge. CAUTION To prevent damage to the print cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes.
2. Slowly pull the media out of the printer. Be careful to not tear the media. CAUTION Avoid spilling loose toner. Use a dry, lint-free cloth, to clean any toner that might have fallen into the printer. If loose toner falls into the 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.
Clearing jams from the output-bin areas NOTE If media is 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. 148 1. Open the rear door. 2. Slightly lift up the rear door, and then, on the inside of the door, lift up on the middle portion of the black assembly to release the clips. Let the rear door drop completely open.
3. Grasp both sides of the media, 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 rear door. (The clips automatically return to their original positions when the rear door is closed.) 5. Open and close the top cover to clear the jam message.
Clearing jams from the optional duplexer 150 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.
4. Reinstall the duplexer. NOTE To prevent further jams, make sure all tray covers are in place. Solving repeated jams If jams occur frequently, try the following actions: ENWW ● Check all the jam locations. A piece of media might be stuck somewhere in the printer. ● Check that media is correctly loaded in the trays, that the trays are correctly adjusted for the loaded media size, and that the trays are not overfilled.
152 ● 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 the printer, or see HP Customer Care.
Troubleshooting print-quality problems This section helps you define print-quality problems and what to do to correct them. Often printquality problems can be handled easily by making sure that the printer is correctly maintained, using print media that meets HP specifications, or running a cleaning page. Print-quality problems associated with media Some print-quality problems arise from the use of inappropriate media. ● Use media that meets HP specifications. See Paper specifications.
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NOTE These examples depict letter-size media that has passed through the printer shortedge-first. Light print (partial page) 1. Make sure that the print cartridge is fully installed. 2. The toner level in the print cartridge might be low. Replace the print cartridge. 3. The media might 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.
Specks might appear on a page after a jam has been cleared. 1. Print a few more pages to see if the problem corrects itself. 2. Clean the inside of the printer and 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 environment.) 2.
Gray background 1. Do not use media that has already been run through the printer. 2. Try using a different type of media. 3. Print a few more pages to see if the problem corrects itself. 4. Turn over the stack in the tray. Also, try rotating the stack 180°. 5. Open the CONFIGURE DEVICE menu at the printer control panel. On the PRINT QUALITY submenu, increase the TONER DENSITY setting. See Print Quality submenu. 6. Make sure that the environmental specifications for the printer are being met.
Loose toner Loose toner, in this context, is defined as toner that can be rubbed off the page. 1. If media is heavy or rough, open the CONFIGURE DEVICE menu at the printer control panel. On the PRINT QUALITY submenu, select FUSER MODES, and then select the media type you are using. Change the setting to HIGH1 or HIGH2, which helps the toner fuse more completely onto the media. (See Print Quality submenu.) You must also set the type of media for the tray you are using. (See Controlling print jobs.) 2.
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4. Turn over the stack in the tray. Also, try rotating the stack 180°. 5. Make sure that the type 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 that the type and quality of the media you are using meet HP specifications. (See Paper specifications.
5. Make sure that the type and quality of the media you are using meet HP specifications. (See Paper specifications.) 6. If envelopes are creasing, try storing envelopes so that they lie flat. If the above actions do not improve wrinkles or creases, change your fuser mode from NORMAL to LOW1. 1. On the control panel, press Menu. 2. Use to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE, and then press 3. Use to highlight PRINT QUALITY, and then press 4. Use to highlight FUSER MODES, and then press 5.
White spots on black 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. Make sure that the environmental specifications for the printer are being met. (See Operating environment.) 4. Replace the print cartridge. Scattered lines 162 1. Make sure that the type and quality of the media you are using meet HP specifications. (See Paper specifications.) 2.
Blurred print 1. Make sure that the type and quality of the media you are using meet 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. Also, try rotating the stack 180°. 4. Do not use media that already has been run through the printer. 5. Decrease the toner density. Open the CONFIGURE DEVICE menu at the printer control panel.
164 ● 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.
Troubleshooting network printing problems NOTE HP recommends that you use the printer CD to install and set up the printer on a network. ENWW ● Print a configuration page (see Using printer information pages). If an HP Jetdirect print server is installed, printing a configuration page also prints a second page that shows the network settings and status.
Troubleshooting common Windows problems Error message: "Error Writing to LPTx" in Windows 9x. Cause Solution Media is not loaded. Make sure that paper or other print media is loaded in the trays. The cable is defective or loose. Make sure that the cables are connected correctly, the printer is on, and the Ready light is on. The printer is plugged into a power strip and is not receiving enough power. Unplug the power cord from the power strip and plug it into another electrical outlet.
Troubleshooting common Macintosh problems In addition to the problems that are listed in Solving general printing problems, this section lists problems that can occur when using a Mac computer. NOTE Setup for USB and IP printing is performed through the Desktop Printer Utility. The printer will not appear in the Chooser. The printer driver is not listed in Print Center. Cause Solution The printer software might not have been installed or was installed incorrectly.
The printer driver does not automatically set up your selected printer in Print Center. Cause Solution The printer software might not have been installed or was installed incorrectly. Make sure that 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.
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 Macintosh operating system is Mac OS X V10.1 or later. ● Ensure that your Macintosh has the appropriate USB software from Apple. Hardware troubleshooting ● Check that the printer is turned on.
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 when PS errors occur, open the Print Options dialog box and click the selection next to the PS Errors section that you want.
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 Several methods are available for ordering parts, supplies, and accessories: Ordering directly from HP You can obtain the following items directly from HP: ● Replacement parts To order replacement parts in the U.S. see http://www.hp.com/go/hpparts/. Outside the United States, order parts by contacting your local authorized HP service center. ● Supplies and accessories To order supplies in the U.S., see http://www.hp.com/go/ljsupplies.
Part numbers The following list of accessories was current at the time of printing. Ordering information and availability of the accessories might change during the life of the printer. Paper-handling accessories Item Description Part number Optional 500-sheet tray and feeder unit (tray 3) Optional tray to increase paper capacity. Holds Letter, A4, Legal, A5, B5 (JIS), Executive, and 8.5 x 13 paper sizes. Q7548A Note: This tray is included with the HP LaserJet 5200dtn printer.
Item Description Part number Parallel cables 2-meter IEEE 1284-B cable C2950A 3-meter IEEE 1284-B cable C2951A 2-meter A to B cable C6518A USB cable Print media For more information about media supplies, go to http://www.hp.com/go/ljsupplies. Item Description Part number HP Soft Gloss laser paper Letter (220 x 280 mm), 50 sheets/box C4179A/Asia-Pacific countries/regions For use with HP LaserJet printers.
Item Description Part number HP Printing paper Letter (8.5 x 11 in), 500 sheets/ream, 10-ream carton HPP1122/North America and Mexico Letter (8.5 x 11 in), 500 sheets/ream, 3ream carton HPP113R/North America A4 (210 x 297 mm), 500 sheets/ream, 5-ream carton CHP210/Europe A4 (210 x 297 mm), 300 sheets/ream, 5-ream carton CHP213/Europe Letter (8.5 x 11 in), 500 sheets/ream, 10-ream carton HPM1120/North America For use with HP LaserJet and inkjet printers.
Item Description Part number Specifications: 84 bright, 20 lb, 30% post-consumer content. HP LaserJet transparencies For use only with HP LaserJet monochrome printers. For crisp, sharp text and graphics, rely on the only transparencies specifically designed and tested to work with monochrome HP LaserJet printers. Letter (8.
B Service and support Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement HP PRODUCT DURATION OF LIMITED WARRANTY HP LaserJet 5200, 5200n, 5200tn, and 5200dtn printers One-year limited warranty HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware and accessories will be free from defects in materials and workmanship after the date of purchase, for the period specified above.
CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR DATA), OR OTHER DAMAGE, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE. Some countries/regions, states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
HP maintenance agreements HP has several types of maintenance agreements that meet a wide range of support needs. Maintenance agreements are not part of the standard warranty. Support services may vary by area. Check with your local HP dealer to determine the services available to you. On-site service agreements To provide you with the level of support best suited to your needs, HP has on-site service agreements with a selection of response times.
4. If possible, include print samples and 50 to 100 sheets of paper or other print media that did not print correctly. 5. In the U.S., call HP Customer Care to request new packing material. In other areas, 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.
C ENWW Specifications ● Physical specifications ● Electrical specifications ● Acoustic emissions ● Operating environment ● Paper specifications 181
Physical specifications Table C-1 Printer dimensions Printer model Height Depth Width Weight1 HP LaserJet 5200 and 5200n 275 mm (10.8 in) 535 mm (21 in) 490 mm (19.3 in) 20.2 kg (44.5 lb) HP LaserJet 5200tn and 5200dtn 404 mm (15.9 in) 535 mm (21 in) 490 mm (19.3 in) 5200tn: 30.2 kg (66.5 lb) 5200dtn: 33.1 kg (73 lb) Optional 500-sheet feeder 1 130 mm (5.1 in) 535 mm (21 in) 490 mm (19.
Table C-4 Power consumption (average, in watts) (continued) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Printer model Printing2 Ready3,4 Sleep5 Off HP LaserJet 5200dtn 625 W6 11 W 8.5 W 0.4 W Values subject to change. See www.hp.com/support/lj5200 for current information. Power numbers are the highest values measured using all standard voltages. Default time from Ready mode to Sleep = 30 minutes. Heat dissipation in Ready mode = 37.5 BTU/hour. Recovery time from Sleep to start of printing = less than 8.5 seconds.
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/ljpaperguide). Category Specifications Acid content 5.5 pH to 8.0 pH Caliper 0.094 to 0.18 mm (3.0 to 7.0 mils) Curl in ream Flat within 5 mm (0.02 in) Cut edge conditions Cut with sharp blades with no visible fray.
Envelopes with double side seams Double side-seam construction has vertical seams at both ends of the envelope rather than diagonal seams. This style might be more likely to wrinkle. Be sure the seam extends all the way to the corner of the envelope as illustrated below.
Labels CAUTION To avoid damaging the printer, use only labels recommended for laser printers. To prevent serious jams, always use tray 1 to print labels and always use the rear output bin. Never print on the same sheet of labels more than once or print on a partial sheet of labels. Label construction When selecting labels, consider the quality of each component: ● Adhesives: The adhesive material should be stable at 200°C (392°F), which is the printer fusing temperature.
D Regulatory information This section contains the following regulatory information: ENWW ● FCC regulations ● Environmental product stewardship program ● Declaration of conformity ● Safety statements 187
FCC regulations This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If this equipment is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Environmental product stewardship program Protecting the environment Hewlett-Packard Company is committed to providing quality products in an environmentally sound manner. This product has been designed with several attributes to minimize impacts on our environment. Ozone production This product generates no appreciable ozone gas (O3). Power consumption Power usage drops significantly while in Sleep mode, which saves natural resources and saves money without affecting the high performance of this product.
not be returned to you. Your empty HP LaserJet print cartridges are recycled responsibly when you participate in the HP Planet Partners program. Thank you for being environmentally responsible! In many countries/regions, this product’s printing supplies (for example, print cartridges) can be returned to HP through the HP Printing Supplies Returns and Recycling Program. An easy-to-use and free take back program is available in more than 35 countries/regions.
HP LaserJet 5200 printer Location On formatter board User-removable 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 the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste.
● 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.
Declaration of conformity Declaration of conformity Declaration of Conformity according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer's Name: Manufacturer's Address: Hewlett-Packard Company 11311 Chinden Boulevard, Boise, Idaho 83714-1021, USA declares, that the product Product Name: 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 conforms to the follo
Safety statements Laser safety The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has implemented regulations for laser products manufactured 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 1968.
Laser statement 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 on määritetty standardin EN 60825-1 (1994) mukaisesti.
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E Working with memory and print server cards This section explains the memory features of the printer and provides steps for expansion.
Overview One dual inline memory module (DIMM) slot and two CompactFlash slots are available for upgrading the printer with the following items: ● More printer memory—DIMMs are available in 32, 48, 64, 128, 256, and 512 MB. ● CompactFlash font cards—Unlike standard printer memory, CompactFlash cards can be used to permanently store downloaded items, such as fonts and forms, even when the printer is off. These cards can also be used to enable the printer to print non-Roman characters.
Installing printer memory You might want to add more printer memory to the printer if you often print complex graphics, print PostScript (PS) documents, or use many downloaded fonts. Added memory also gives you more flexibility in supporting job-storage features, such as quick copying. To install printer memory CAUTION Static electricity can damage DIMMs.
200 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.
5. Remove the DIMM from the antistatic package. CAUTION To reduce the possibility of damage caused by static electricity, always wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap or touch the surface of the antistatic package before handling DIMMs. 6. ENWW Hold the DIMM by the edges, and align the notches on the DIMM with the DIMM slot. (Check that the locks on each side of the DIMM slot are open.
7. Press the DIMM straight into the slot, and press firmly. Make sure the locks on each side of the DIMM snap into place. NOTE To remove a DIMM, first release the locks. 8. 202 Close the access door, and press firmly 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. 10. Reconnect the interface cable(s) and the power cord. 11. Turn the printer on.
Installing CompactFlash cards Up to two CompactFlash cards can be installed to add fonts to the printer. To install a CompactFlash card 204 1. After the configuration 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.
ENWW 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.
206 7. Slide the CompactFlash card into place. 8. Close the access door, and press firmly 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.
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.
Checking DIMM or CompactFlash installation After installing the DIMM or CompactFlash card, make sure that the installation was successful. To verify that DIMMs or CompactFlash cards are installed correctly 1. Turn the printer on. Check that the Ready light is illuminated after the printer 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.
Saving resources (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 use the page description language (PDL) ability to mark resources as permanent. For technical details, see an appropriate PDL reference for PCL or PS.
Enabling memory for Windows 210 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. 6. Go to Checking DIMM or CompactFlash installation.
Using HP Jetdirect print server cards Follow 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. Save them for future use if you remove the EIO card. 3. ENWW Install the EIO card in the EIO slot and tighten the screws.
4. Connect the network cable to the EIO card. 5. Replace the right cover, turn on the printer, and then print a configuration page to verify that the new EIO device is recognized. See Using printer information pages. NOTE When you print a configuration page, an HP Jetdirect configuration page that contains network configuration and status information also prints. Removing an HP Jetdirect print server card 212 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Disconnect the network cable from the EIO card. 3.
F Printer commands Most programs do not require you to specify printer commands. See your computer and software documentation to find the method for specifying printer commands, if needed. PCL 6 and PCL 5e PCL 6 and PCL 5e printer commands tell the printer which tasks to perform or which fonts to use. This section provides a quick reference for users who are already familiar with PCL 6 and PCL 5e command structure. HP-GL/2 The printer can print vector graphics by using the HP-GL/2 graphics language.
Understanding PCL 6 and PCL 5e printer command syntax Before using printer commands, compare these characters: Lowercase l: l Uppercase O: O Number one: 1 Number 0: 0 Many printer commands use the lowercase letter l (l) and the number one (1), or the uppercase letter O (O) and the number zero (0). These characters might not appear on your screen as shown here. You must use the exact character and case specified for PCL 6 or PCL 5e printer commands.
Ec&l3a1o8D Using escape characters Printer commands always begin with the escape character (Ec). The following table shows how the escape character can be inserted in various MS-DOS programs.
NOTE Fonts are either "fixed" or "proportional" in spacing. The printer contains both fixed fonts (Courier, Letter Gothic, and Lineprinter) and proportional fonts (CG Times, Arial, Times New Roman, and others). Fixed-spaced fonts are generally used in programs such as spreadsheets and databases, where it is important for columns to line up vertically. Proportional-spaced fonts are generally used in text and word-processing programs.
Table F-2 Page-control commands (continued) Function Command Options (#) 80 = Monarch envelope 81 = Commercial 10 envelope 90 = DL ISO envelope 91 = C5 ISO envelope 100 = B5 ISO envelope/B5 ISO 101 = Custom Paper type Ec&n# 5WdBond = Bond 6WdPlain = Plain 6WdColor = Color 7WdLabels = Labels 9WdRecycled = Recycled 11WdLetterhead = Letterhead 10WdCardstock = Cardstock 11WdPrepunched = Prepunched 11WdPreprinted = Preprinted 13WdTransparency = Transparency #WdCustompapertype = Custom1 Orientation Ec&l#O
Table F-3 Cursor Positioning Function Command Options (#) Vertical position (rows) Ec&a#R # = Row number Vertical position (dots) Ec*p#Y # = Dot number (300 dots = 1 in) Vertical position (decipoints) Ec&a#V # = Decipoint number (720 decipoints = 1 in) Horizontal position (columns) Ec&a#C # = Column number Horizontal position (dots) Ec*p#X # = Dot number (300 dots = 1 in) Horizontal position (decipoints) Ec&a#H # = Decipoint number (720 decipoints = 1 in) Function Command Options (#)
Table F-6 Font selection (continued) Function Command Options (#) 9E = Windows 3.1 Latin 2 (commonly used in Eastern Europe) 5T = Windows 3.1 Latin 5 (commonly used in Turkey) 579L = Wingdings Font Primary spacing Ec(s#P 0 = Fixed 1 = Proportional Primary pitch Ec(s#H # = Characters/inch Set pitch mode1 Ec&k#S 0 = 10 4 = 12 (elite) 2 = 16.5 - 16.
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Glossary bidirectional communication Two-way data transmission. bin A receptacle for holding printed pages. BOOTP Abbreviation for “Bootstrap Protocol,” an Internet protocol that a computer uses to find its IP address. calibration The process in which the printer makes internal adjustments to produce the best print quality. chooser A Macintosh accessory that you use to select a device. control panel The area on the printer that contains buttons and a display screen.
I/O Abbreviation for “input/output,” refers to computer-port settings. IP address The unique number assigned to a computer device that is connected to a network. IPX/SPX media Abbreviation for “internetwork packet exchange/sequenced packet exchange.” The paper, labels, transparencies, or other material on which the printer prints the image. memory tag A memory partition that has a specific address. monochrome Black and white. Devoid of color.
Index Symbols/Numerics 250–sheet tray. See tray 2 500–sheet tray. See tray 3 A A4 paper settings 29, 30 access denied 133 accessibility features 5 accessories ordering 172 part numbers 173 acoustic specifications 183 adhesive labels.
messages, numerical list 126 messages, types of 125 Paper Handling menu 27 Print Quality menu 31 Printing menu 29 Resets menu 39 Retrieve Job menu 25 settings 20, 41, 59 Show Me How menu 24 System Setup menu 34 troubleshooting 117 copies, default number of 29 counterfeit supplies 109 Courier font settings 30 cover pages 87, 89, 92 covers 89 creased paper, troubleshooting 160 crooked pages 159 curled paper, troubleshooting 160 custom-size paper driver settings 86 printing on 76 settings 27 tray settings 29 t
Ethernet cards, part numbers 173 event log 40 extended warranty 180 F factory defaults, restoring 39 FastRes 4, 32 FCC regulations 188 features 3, 4 file directory, printing 26, 97 Finnish laser safety statement 195 firmware upgrade errors 134, 138 first page blank 87 jams, troubleshooting 122 use different paper 87, 89, 92 Flip Pages Up binding option 83 fonts Courier 30 EPS files, troubleshooting 168 included 4 list, printing 26, 97 PCL commands 215, 218 permanent resources 209 settings 30 troubleshooting
L labels fuser modes 32 printing 73 specifications 186 landscape orientation duplexing options 83 PCL commands 217 setting as default 30 language, control panel 37, 47 languages, printer settings 35 switching, PCL commmands 218 laser safety statements 194, 195 legal paper, clipped margins 170 letter paper, override A4 settings 29 letterhead fuser modes 32 printing on 70 light print setting toner density 33 troubleshooting 155 lights, control panel 21 lighweight paper, printing on 78 line spacing, setting de
Show Me How 24 System Setup 34 mercury-free product 190 messages alphabetical list 133 event log 40 numerical list 126 settings 35, 44 types of 125 Windows 166 messages, control panel 21 misformed characters, troubleshooting 159 multiple pages per sheet 87, 90 multipurpose tray.
portrait orientation duplexing options 83 PCL commands 217 setting as default 30 ports included 3 locating 7 LPT error messages 166 parallel 50 supported 4 troubleshooting Macintosh 168 USB 51 PostScript setting as printer language 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 pa
right-side panel, locating 6 rough paper 32 S safety statements 194, 195 sanitizing disk 138 saving resources, memory 209 scaling documents 86 serial buffer overflow errors 129 serial data errors 129 service HP-Authorized Dealers iii repacking 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
printing to 61 tough paper 79 transfer unit warranty 178 transmission errors 129 transparencies fuser modes 32 HP, ordering 176 printing 74 specifications 186 tray 1 custom-size media, printing on 76 custom-size settings 29 duplexing manually 84 duplexing, loading paper 82 envelopes, printing 71 jams, clearing 145 loading 63 locating 6 manual feed settings 30, 42 paper specifications 15 printing from 34, 42, 58, 65 rotated media, printing on 74 settings 27 troubleshooting 120, 122 tray 2 custom-size media,
usage page 26 usage page, printing 96 USB buffer overflow errors 129 USB cable, part number 174 USB port connecting 51 locating 7 Macintosh installation 12 supported 4 troubleshooting Macintosh 168 USB storage device errors 139 Use Different Paper/Covers 87 error messages, troubleshooting 166 wrinkled paper, troubleshooting 160 V vellum, printing on 78 vertical spacing, setting default 30 voltage specifications 182 W warnings setting 35 warranty extended 180 print cartridge 178 product 177 transfer unit a
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