HP Laserjet 5 Manual

PCL Fonts Menu
Item Options Explanation
PCL FONT
LISTNo options
availablePress  Select   to print a list of the PCL fonts. 
SOURCE INTERNAL*
SOFT
SLOT NInternal fonts*
Permanent soft fonts
SIMM Module: n=slot number.  Typefaces stored in
one of the four ROM SIMM slots (SLOT=slot 1, for
example).
FONT
NUMBER
0 to 999The printer assigns a number to each typeface and
lists them on the PCL Font List, which you can print
out.  (See top row in table for how to print a PCL
Font List.)  The font number appears...

PostScript Menu
Job Menu
Item Options Explanation
PS FONT LIST No options
availablePress Select to print a list of the fonts.  While the list
is being printed, the message PRINTING FONT LIST
is displayed.
PRT PS ERRS OFF*
ONPRT PS ERRS stands for PRINT POSTSCRIPT
ERRORS.  This setting allows PostScript error
messages to be printed.
JAM
RECOVEROFF*
ONPostScript can be set to automatically reprint
jammed pages after a paper jam is cleared.
Table B-12 PostScript Menu Items
Item Options Explanation...

Configuration Menu
Item Options Explanation
TRAY 1 FIRST*
CASSETTEWhen set to FIRST, Tray 1 is configured as
the default tray and will be used first during
printing if any media is loaded into the tray.
TRAY 1=FIRST is not recommended for
networked (shared) environments.
When set to CASSETTE, Tray 1 no longer
operates as a universal tray.  A paper size
must be assigned to Tray 1 using the SIZE
1 option (the next item in the Configuration
Menu when TRAY 1=CASSETTE.)  This allows
Tray 1  to be used as a...

Item Options Explanation
AU TO
CONTOFF*
ONDetermines how the printer reacts to data
errors and printer errors.  When auto
continue is set to OFF, the printer displays
an error message and goes off line until
you press
  Go .
When auto continue is set to ON, the printer
displays a message and goes off line for
about 10 seconds, then comes back on line.
If your printer is part of a network or remote
spooling system, set auto continue to ON.
TON ER
DENSITY1
2
3*
4
5Determines the relative darkness of print...

Memory Configuration Menu
Item Options Explanation
I/O BUFFER AUTO*
OFF
ONMemory set aside for I/O buffering is
automatically determined by the printer.
No memory is set aside for I/O buffers.  
Size can be manually adjusted.
I/O SIZE 10K and up When IO BUFFER is set to ON, this item appears in
the menu.  Press  - Value +  to add or reduce I/O
buffer memory in increments of 0 KBytes up to
100 KBytes, then in 100 KByte increments.
RESRCSAVE
AU TO *
OFF
ONAppears when a certain amount of memory and a...

Parallel Menu
Serial Menu
Item Options Explanation
HIGH SPEED
YES*
NOThe speed at which data is transmitted to the printer.
If the default value (YES) results in I/O errors or no
communications, set this value to NO.
Sets the parallel interface to run at a higher data rate
Sets the parallel interface to run at a slower speed.
ADV FNCTNS ON*
OFFADV FNCTNS=ON enables bi-directional parallel
communication, which allows your printer to send
status readback messages to your computer.  Setting
advance...

Resets Menu
NoteThe control panel resets will clear all memory in
the printer, while the Job Cancel feature only
clears the current job.
Menu
SelectionPrinter Response Explanation
MEMORY
RESETCLEARING MEMORYPress Select to perform a MEMORY RESET.  This
will clear the printer buffer and return all
printing environment parameters to those
values set in the Control Panel menus.
FA C TO RY
DEFAULTFACTORY
DEFAULTS BEING
RESTOREDPress Select to perform FACTORY DEFAULT.  This
restores most of the printer’s...

Te s t  M e n u
Item Explanation
PRINT SELF TEST When PRINT SELF TEST is displayed, press 
 Select  to print a self test.  
PRINT LJ5 DEMO Prints a page that illustrates the LJ5 printer features.
PRINT CONFIG Prints a PostScript configuration page. 
PRINT LJ5M DEMO Prints a page that illustrates the LJ5M printer features.
CONT SELF TEST Prints a series of PCL Configuration Pages.  The display
will continue to scroll the message CONTINUOUS TEST,
PRESS JOB CANCEL KEY until  Job Cancel  is pressed.  
Table...

Service Mode
The Service Mode should be used only by authorized service
personnel. The following can be executed while in the Service
Mode:
•Print a Service Mode Self Test.
•Verify the Page Count, (the page count also is displayed on the
standard self test).
•Set the Page Count.
•Set the Cold Reset Default (This sets the factory default paper
size.  Use when replacing non-U.S. Formatters).
•Set the Diagnostic Functions ON or OFF (for software
developers use only).
•Demo Page=On/Off. Removes the Demo Page...

Setting the Page Count
The page count is stored in the printer’s Non-Volatile Memory
(NVRAM). If it is necessary to replace the Formatter PCA, the
page count should be reset to the printer’s original page count to
reflect the age of the print engine. Use the following procedure to
set the page count:
1Enter the Service Mode as described previously. 
2When SERVICE MODE is displayed, press the [Menu+] key to
access the Service Menu. Press the [Item+] key to step through
the menu.
3PAGES=XXXXXX is...