HP Laserjet 5 User Manual

Fusing Assembly
Before you begin these steps, turn the
printer off and unplug the power cord.
WARNING!
The fusing area getshot!  After
unplugging the power cord, allow the
printer to cool for at least 30 minutes
before continuing.
1After the printer is cool, open the rear
cover.
2Remove the 2 screws that hold the
fusing assembly to the printer.
3See the Caution below, then gently
lift the fusing assembly up and pull it
straight out from the printer body.
Caution
Pull the fusing assembly straight...

Optional Tray 3 Pickup Roller
Before you begin these steps, switch the
printer off and unplug the power cord.
1Remove both Tray 2 and Tray 3 from
the printer.
Caution
The printer is heavy. Use two people to
lift it.
2Lift the the printer from the Tray 3
Assembly.
3Pinch the retaining clip on the right
end of the roller with your right hand
while sliding the roller off the shaft
with your left hand (discard the used
roller).
4Slip the new roller onto the shaft and
rotate it until properly aligned. Slide...

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Media Specifications
Introduction
You can use a variety of paper and other print media successfully with
the HP LaserJet 5/5M printer using the guidelines in this appendix.
Media that does not meet these guidelines may increase the incidence of
paper jams, cause premature wear to the printer, and contribute to repair
costs.
Before purchasing any media or specialized forms in quantity, make
sure it meets the media requirements specified in theHP LaserJet
Printer Family Paper Specification Guide (HP...

Paper and Preprinted Forms
For best results, use conventional 20 lb (75 g/m2) xerographic paper.
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.
Heavy Paper Stock
See the specific requirements given in Chapter 4 for each paper tray. Do
not use paper heavier than 36 lb (135 g/m2) from Tray 1 or 28 lb (105
g/m2) from the Tray 2; misfeeds, stacking problems, paper jams, poor
toner fusing, poor print quality, and...

NoteA5 paper is supported from Tray 1 only.
Tray 1Dimensions Weight Capacity
Minimum 3.5 x 6.3 in 90 x 160 mm Single sided printing:
16 to 36 lb.
60 to 135 g/m
2
Duplex (2 sided
printing):
16 to 24 lb.
60 to 90 g/m
2
Approximately 100
sheets of 20 lb (75
g/m2) paper.
Maximum 8.5 x 14 in
216 x 356 mm
Paper, Letter 8 1/2 x 11 in 216 x 279 mm
Paper, Legal 8 1/2 x 14 in 216 x 356 mm
Paper, Executive 7.25 x 10.5 in 191 x 267 mm
Paper, A4 8.27 x 11.69 in 210 x 297 mm
Paper, A5 5.83 x 8.27 in 148 x 210 mm...

Adhesive Labels
Use only labels recommended for use in laser printers.To purchase
labels, consult your HP authorized dealer or see the HP Support pages at
the front of this manual for more information.
Label Construction
When selecting labels, consider the quality of each component:
•Adhesives: The adhesive material should be stable at the 392° F
(200° C) temperatures encountered in the printer’s fusing process.
None of the adhesive should be exposed between the labels.
•Label arrangement: It is best to...

Overhead Transparencies
Overhead transparencies used in HP LaserJet 5 and 5M printers must be
able to withstand the 392° F (200° C) temperature encountered in the
printer’s fusing process.
CautionUse only overhead transparencies recommended for use in laser printers,
such as HP or 3M overhead transparency film.
Ordering Transparencies
To purchase transparency film, consult your HP authorized dealer or see
the HP Support pages at the front of this manual for more ordering
information.
Transparency...

Envelopes
You can print many types of envelopes with your printer. Some
envelope styles perform better than others because their construction is
better suited to laser printing.
Envelope Construction
Envelope construction is very critical.  Envelope fold lines can very
considerably, not only between manufacturers but also within a box
from the same manufacturer. Successful printing on envelopes is very
dependent upon the quality of the media.
•Weight:The weight of the envelope paper should not exceed 28...

CautionNever use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings,
self-stick adhesives, or other synthetic materials.  These items can
severely damage your printer.
Never try to print on both sides of an envelope.  Jamming and printer
damage can result.
Before you load envelopes in Tray 1, check to make sure they are
regular in shape and undamaged. Also, check to see that the envelopes
are not stuck together.
Envelope Storage
Proper storage of envelopes helps contribute to quality printing:...

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