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 from your
Macintosh easier than ever.
Optional Software
Optional Printer Drivers Available
You can order the following optional printer drivers from HP
Distribution or your nearest authorized HP Dealer (see the HP Support
pages at the front of this manual):
•OS/2 PCL/PCL XL printer driver
•OS/2 PostScript printer driver
(These two drivers listed above are also available from IBM and they
are packaged with OS/2.)
•MS Windows NT Driver
NoteIf your software is not listed here, please contact your software
manufacturer or distributor and request a driver for the HP LaserJet 5
printer or the HP LaserJet 5M printer.  If a driver is unavailable, you
could use an older HP LaserJet printer driver (such as the HP LaserJet
4 Plus printer) until a new driver becomes available, however, you may
not be able to access the advanced features of your new printer without
the proper driver.
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Printing Software
Overview
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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 LaserJet 5M Printer .
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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 panel settings.  Use the
printer control panel to access printer features not supported by your
software.
This chapter is divided into the following sections:
•Control Panel Layout
•Control Panel Keys
•Control Panel Menus
N o t e  f o r
Macintosh
UsersIf you purchased the HP LaserJet 5M printer, see theMacintosh Notes
for additional information.  The following terms, which you may
recognize from the Macintosh interface, have different meanings in this
user guide:
•Control Panel refers to the control panel on the printer and has
nothing to do with the Controls Panels folder in your System Folder
or the control panels that are stored there.
•Menu refers to a key on the printer control panel and to the menus of
items available on the printer control panel, not the pull-down or
pop-up menus that are part of your Macintosh user interface.
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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 back on line.
•Overrides paper or envelope size selection regardless of size of media in Tray 1, optional
Envelope Feeder, Tray 2, or Tray 3.
•Confirms a manual feed request if there is media in Tray 1.
•Overrides a request to manually feed paper or an envelope by selecting paper from the next
available source instead.
[Job Cancel]The [Job Cancel] key deletes a print job from the printer:
•Press[Job Cancel] to cancel a job that the printer is currently processing. The printer will
display CANCELING\bJOB , clear the printer buffer, and return to a \fEADYstate. This may take a
while, depending on the size of the print job.
If [Job Cancel] is accidentally pushed the job must be reprinted. There is no undo function.
If [Job Cancel] is pushed when the printer is idle, NO\bJOB\bTO\bCANCELwill appear briefly, and
then a \fEADYdisplay will reappear.
[Menu]Press[Menu] to cycle through the printer control panel menus. Press the [>]end of the key to
move forward through the menus. Press the []end of the key to move
forward through the items. Press the []end of the key to move
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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 the printer for a useful reference. An
additional copy of the HP LaserJet 5 menu map is provided on the
following page. The appearance of the menu map will vary for the HP
LaserJet 5M. It will also vary depending on the options currently
installed in your printer.
To change a printer control panel setting:
1Press [Menu] repeatedly until the desired menu appears.
2Press[Item] repeatedly until the desired item appears.
3Press[- Value +] until the desired setting appears.
4Press[Select] to save your selection.
NoteAn asterisk ( *) appears next to your selection in the display, indicating
that it is now the default.
5Press [Go]to exit the menu.
These instructions are also provided on the Menu Map printout (see
following page), letter K.
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Figure 3-2Control Panel Menu Map
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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
P\fINTING\bCONFIGU\fATI\DON\bPAGE is displayed. (See
``Understanding the Self Test Printout,’’ in Chapter 7.)
PWRSAVE OFF, 15 MIN,
30 MIN*,
1 HR,
2 HRS,
3 HRS PW\fSAVE
stands for PowerSave. This menu item sets the
amount of time the printer is idle before the printer cools down.
The printer automatically starts warming to printing temperature
when a job is sent to the printer, a printer control panel key is
pressed, paper is loaded or removed, or the top door is opened.
(See “Saving Power with the PowerSave Feature” in Chapter 8.)
COPIES 1* to 999 Select any number from 1 to 999. Press [- Value +]once to
change setting by increments of 1 or hold down to scroll by
increments of 10.
PAPER
ENVELOPE LETTER* (110V printers),
A4* (220V printers),
Executive,
Legal,
A5 (from Tray 1 only)
COM10* (110V printers),
DL* (220V printers),
Monarc,
C5,
B5 The default image size for paper or envelopes can be set with
the printer control panel.
WIDE A4 NO* YES The Wide A4 setting changes the number of characters that
may be printed on a single line of A4 paper. For example,
when set to
NO, 78 10-pitch characters will be printed on one
line. When set to YES, 80 10-pitch characters will be printed.
COURIER REGULAR* DARK When set to
\fEGULA\f, the internal courier font is the same font
used in the LaserJet series 4 printers. When set to DA\fK,the
internal courier font is the same as the LaserJet series 3
printers. Both fonts are not available at the same time.
ORIENTATION P* L P
stands for portrait (vertical) and Lstands for landscape
(horizontal) orientation of type on the page.
*Indicates factory default.
Table 3-2Printing Menu Items
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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
MEDIUM*
DARK \fET
stands for “Resolution Enhancement technology.” It
refines the print quality of characters and graphics by
smoothing the fine gradations along the angles and curves of
the printed image. See “Enhancing Resolution” in Chapter 6
for more information.
ECONOMODE OFF* ON EconoMode substantially reduces the amount of toner on the
printed page; the result is similar to draft mode on some dot
matrix printers. See “EconoMode Printing” in Chapter 6.
DUPLEX OFF* ON Determines whether the printer prints on both sides (duplex) or
one side (simplex) of a sheet. See “Printing with the Duplex
Unit” in Chapter 4.
BIND LONG EDGE* SHORT EDGE Determines orientation of print on the page when using a
duplex unit. See “Specifying a Duplex Setup” in Chapter 4.
*Indicates factory default.
Shading denotes optional items.
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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
SLOT
N
Internal fonts*
Permanent soft fonts
SIMM Module: n=slot number. Fonts stored in one of the four ROM
SIMM slots (SLOT=slot 1, for example).
NUMBER 0 to 999 The printer assigns a number to each font and lists them on the PCL Font List, which you can print out. (See top row in this table for how to print a
PCL Font List.) The font number appears in the Font # column of the
printout.
Defaults and other conditions are as follows:
Internal*Soft
SLOT0* is the default.
1* is the default. You can select from the control panel
only a permanent soft font that is currently in the printer.
Do not use the ID number of a downloaded soft font.
SIMM Module; n=SIMM slot (1-4). Fonts stored in one of
the four ROM SIMM slots (1=FONT 1, for example).
PITCH
or
PT. SIZE Pitch:
10.00*
Pt:
12.00* The pitch or point size item available depends on the
SOU\fCEandNUMBE\f
you select. Press [- Value +]once to change setting by increments of .01 for
pitch and .25 for point-size or hold down to scroll by increments of 1.
Pitch:
Point: For fixed-pitch outline fonts, select pitch sizes from .44 to
99.99.
For proportionally-spaced outline fonts, select point sizes
from 4.00 to 999.75 in .25-point increments.
SYM SET PC-8* Many others 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. Symbol set charts
appear in the
HP LaserJet Printer Technical Reference Guide.
*Indicates factory default.
Table 3-3PCL Fonts Menu Items
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