HP Laserjet 5 User Manual

A.Toner cartridge guides F.Right side cover (opened)
B. Paper access door
(for paper jam removal) G.
250-sheet Tray 2
C. Top door (opened) H.Tray 1 release point (pull to open)
D. Toner cartridge location
(shown with cartridge removed) I.
Transfer Roller removal tool
E SIMM slots access door J.Serial Number Label
Figure 1-4 Top/right side view with top door open and toner cartridge removed
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About your
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About your
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A.Rear access cover latch
(press down to release) E.
Serial port
B. Rear access cover F.Serial Infrared port
C. Serial number label G.Bi-Tronics parallel port
D. Power plug connector H.Modular I/O (MIO) slot
Figure 1-5 Rear/left side view
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Printing Software Overview
Introduction
This chapter introduces the software you received with your printer and
briefly describes its features.  It also lists additional software you can
obtain for your printer by contacting HP Distribution or your authorized
HP dealer.
Your printer is packaged with the software you need to take full
advantage of your printer’s features in MS Windows, some DOS
environments, and to connect your printer to a wide variety of networks.
The HP LaserJet 5M printer also...

Software for MS Windows
Your printer comes with the HP LaserJet 5/5M Printing System for
Microsoft Windows. If you have set up your printer correctly, you have
already used the auto-installation setup program to load the following:
•MS Windows Printer Drivers
•Status Utilities
•Fonts
•Network Management Utilities
MS Windows Printer Drivers
The printer drivers enable your MS Windows applications to communicate
with your printer and use all of your printer’s features. Once you load the
MS Windows drivers,...

HP LaserJet 5/5M - Enhanced
This is a new, enhanced driver which provides better printing
performance with complex graphics in MS Windows, as well as better
WYSIWYG (what-you-see-is-what-you-get) performance. This may
provide output which is slightly different than earlier drivers which were
not WYSIWYG.  This driver can be selected from the MS Windows
Printer Control Panel.
PostScript Level 2
The PostScript for MS Windows driver for MS Windows 3.1 and MS
Windows 95 provides new functions such asn-up...

HP JetPrint
The HP JetPrint utility for networks reports printer activities similar to
the Status Window.  It also allows users to see all accessible print
queues and allows users to manage their print jobs. TheJob Details
button on the HP JetPrint screen provides more detailed information on
a print job.
HP JetPrint is represented by an icon in the lower left hand corner in the
MS Windows 3.1 Networked Environment.
In MS Windows 95, HP JetPrint is available for both networked
environments and directly...

TrueType Screen Fonts
Screen fonts allow you to see a close representation on the computer
screen of what the printed page will look like.  This is known as
WYSIWYG, short for “what-you-see-is-what-you-get.” The TrueType
fonts match the printer ’s internal fonts. These fonts are automatically
loaded and configured when you install the HP LaserJet 5/5M Printing
System for Microsoft Windows.
Network Management Utilities
Network Management Utilities allow remote configuration and control
of networked...

Software for DOS
Your printer comes with two DOS application printer drivers and two
DOS-environment software utilities.
DOS Printer Drivers
Printer drivers are program files that allow your software to use the
printer’s features, including the internal fonts. Printer drivers for the
following DOS applications are included on theDOS Application
Utilities and Drivers diskette:
•WordPerfect 5.1 and 6.0
•Lotus 1-2-3 versions 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.4, 4.0
NoteTo obtain printer drivers for additional DOS...

Status Monitor
The Status Monitor, a terminate-and-stay-resident (TSR) program,
reports printer messages and error conditions directly to your computer
screen.  It is especially useful if you can’t see the printer while you
work.  When a printer condition arises, the Status Monitor displays a
message on your screen without affecting your work in progress.
You can set up your computer to run the Status Monitor automatically
when you turn on your computer, or you can load it at any time.
To load the...

Software for Macintosh
The HP LaserJet 5M printer comes with an installer program that
automatically installs the following on your hard disk:
•Macintosh printer drivers
•Bitmapped screen fonts
•HP LaserJet Utility
Macintosh Printer Drivers
HP LaserJet
The “HP LaserJet” is an Adobe PostScript Level 2 printer driver. Once
you install this driver, most of your printer’s features are available from
the Print and Page Setup dialog boxes.
LaserJet 5M GX
The “LaserJet 5M GX” is a printer driver designed to...