HP Laserjet 5 User Manual

HP LaserJet Utility
The HP LaserJet Utility allows you to control most printer features from
your computer screen.  You can display or customize the current control
panel message. You can name the printer, assign it to a zone on your
network, download files and fonts, and change most of the printer
default settings using this utility. You can set the printer ’s password and
even lock out the control panel without leaving your computer. The
utility’s illustrated screens make selecting printer features...

Optional Networking Software Available
You can order optional networking software from HP Distribution or
your nearest authorized HP Dealer (see the HP Support pages at the
front of this manual).  Software for the following networks is available:
•Microsoft LAN Manager for OS/2
•IBM LAN Server for OS/2
•HP-UX
•SunOS
•Solaris
•Novell Netware NLM
To learn more about networking with the HP LaserJet 5M printer, see
the HP JetDirect Print Server Software Installation Guide and
Macintosh Notes for the HP...

3
Using the Printer Control Panel
Introduction
You can perform most routine printing tasks from your computer,
through your software application.  Software is usually the most
convenient way to control your printer. Many of the functions described
in this chapter can also be performed using the software that comes with
your printer.  Refer to Chapter 2, “Printing Software Overview” or the
online help files associated with the software for more information.
NoteSoftware commands override printer control...

Control Panel Layout
The printer control panel consists of a 16-character display panel and six
keys, three of which have forward and backward scrolling functions.
Control Panel Layout
NoteIn the right side of the display panel a square icon blinks when receiving
data or processing a print job.
Control Panel Keys
The table on the following page explains how the printer control panel
keys work.
Figure 3-1
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Key Explanation
[Go]
The[Go] key replaces the On Line, Form Feed and Continue keys from previous HP LaserJet
printers. The [Go]key performs six main functions:
•Switches the state of communication between computer and printer either on (on line) or off (off
line).
•Prints any data remaining in printer’s buffer. Doesnotsend a blank sheet of paper through the
printer.
•Allows the printer to resume printing after a printer message has placed it off line. Clears most
printer messages and places the printer...

Control Panel Menus
Pressing[Menu]gives you access to menus, one after another.  Each
menu is described in a separate table in this section. When options
(such as the PostScript language or duplex printing) are installed in the
printer, new menus or menu items are automatically added to the control
panel menus.
To print a menu map of the control panel menus:
1Press [Menu] untilP\fINTING MENU appears.
2Press[Item] untilP\fINT MENU MAP appears.
3Press[Select] to print the menu map.
Store the menu map near...

Figure 3-2Control Panel Menu Map
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Using the Control
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Printing Menu
When a Printing Menu item is changed through the printer control panel,
the new setting then becomes the default value. However, any selections
made through a software application will override printer control panel
settings. See Figure 3-2, itemAfor the location of the Printing Menu on
the Menu Map.
Item Options Explanation
PRINT MENU MAP No options available When P\fINT\bMENU\bMAPis displayed, press [Select]to print a
configuration page and a menu map. The message...

Item Options Explanation
FORM
(5 to 128 LINES)60* (110V printers)
64* (220V printers) Sets vertical spacing, from 5 to 128 lines, for default paper size.
Press
[- Value +] once to change setting by increments of 1 or hold
down to scroll by increments of 10.
MANUAL FEED OFF* ON Available only through Tray 1. When Manual Feed is
ONand Tray
1 is empty, the printer goes off line when it receives a print job and
displays MANUALLY FEED
media size. See “Manually Feeding
Pages” in Chapter 4.
RET OFF LIGHT...

PCL Fonts Menu
PCL Fonts Menu items allow you to choose the default font and symbol
set.  Printer Control Language (PCL) is HP’s printer language. You can
also change such PCL Menu items as theSOU\fCEthrough your software
application. See Figure 3-2, item Bfor the location of the PCL Fonts
Menu on the Menu Map.
Item Options Explanation
PCL FONT LIST No options available Press [Select]to print a list of the PCL fonts. (See “Understanding the
PCL Font List Printout,” in Chapter 7.)
SOURCE INTERNAL* SOFT...