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To print using the HP Infrared Adapter:
1Make sure that the printer is in\fEADYmode.
2Align your laptop computer (or other portable equipment) that is
equipped with an IrDA-compliant IR window within 2 to 3 feet (1 m) of
the HP IR adapter on the printer and at an angle of +/- 15 degrees to
ensure an adequate connection for printing.
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3Send the print job. The status light above the IR adapter should turn on.
If not, realign the adapter with the IR port on the sending device, resend
the print job, and keep the equipment within the range of operation
during printing.
4If you have to move the equipment, for example, to add paper, make
sure it remains within the range of operation to maintain the connection.
If the connection is interrupted before your print job is complete, the IR
adapter status light will turn off.  You have between 3 to 40 seconds to
correct the interruption and continue the job.  In this case, the HP IR
adapter status light will turn back on.
NoteThe connection can be permanently broken if the sending port is moved out
of range of operation or if anything passes between the ports blocking the
transmission, such as a hand, piece of paper, or direct sunlight.
Printing with the IR adapter is generally slower than printing with a direct
connection through the parallel port, depending on the size of the print job.
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5
PostScript Printing
Introduction
The PostScript language is available as an option for the HP LaserJet 5
printer and comes standard with the HP LaserJet 5M printer.  Chapter 3
focused on using the printer in the PCL mode.  Some tasks are
performed differently when printing in the PostScript mode.
This chapter describes differences the PostScript option makes in printer
performance and discusses the following PostScript specific information:
•Preparing for PostScript Printing
•Control Panel Differences with PostScript
•Printing PostScript Test Pages
Printer functions not included in this chapter work the same as described
in Chapter 4, “Printing,” Chapter 3, “Using the Printer Control Panel,”
and other chapters of this manual.
N o t e  f o r
Macintosh
UsersIf you purchased an HP LaserJet 5M printer, see the Macintosh Notes
for additional information.  Some standard Macintosh terms may have
different meanings in this manual:
•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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Preparing for PostScript Printing
This chapter assumes a PostScript language SIMM is installed in your
printer (see Appendix D, “Printer Memory.”). Your PostScript language
SIMM contains genuine PostScript Level 2 software from Adobe. It is
backward-compatible with earlier versions of PostScript software.
Additional requirements for PostScript printing:
•A PostScript printer driver.
•Sufficient printer memory (printing 600-dpi and duplex printing
requires more memory in PostScript than in PCL).
Using PostScript Printer Drivers
PostScript Printer Drivers for MS Windows
To make full use of the printer features in MS Windows, you must use
the PostScript printer driver that came with the printer or your
PostScript SIMM. For the latest driver installation and setup
instructions (as well as an additional explanation of PostScript driver
features), see the “readme” file on the PostScript disk.
PostScript Printer Drivers for DOS/UNIX Applications
For DOS/UNIX applications, you must select a PostScript language
printer driver from within your software application.  If your software
does not offer a PostScript language printer driver selection, it may not
support PostScript printing.  For more information on DOS/UNIX
PostScript printer driver installation and selection, see your software
documentation or contact your software vendor.
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Printer Memory and PostScript Printing
The HP LaserJet 5M printer comes with Adobe PostScript Level 2 and
6 MBytes of installed memory.
Table 5-1 shows the total memory required to print a letter/A4 or legal
size page and to use the I/O Buffering and Resource Saving features.
(For an explanation of I/O Buffering and Resource Saving, see “How
Your Printer Uses Memory” in Appendix D.) Print a self test page to
determine current printer memory (see “Printing a PostScript
Configuration Page” later in this chapter for printing instructions).
Requirement 300 dpi Simplex* 300 dpi Duplex* 600 dpi Simplex 600 dpi Duplex
Letter/A4 6 MBytes 6 MBytes 6 MBytes 10 MBytes
Legal 6 MBytes 6 MBytes 6 MBytes 12 MBytes
I/O Buffering 6 MBytes 12 MBytes 6 MBytes 12 MBytes
Resource Saving 8 MBytes 13 MBytes 8 MBytes 13 MBytes
*If you are printing complex PostScript graphics files in 300 dpi and want increased performance, you may
need more memory.
Table 5-1PostScript Printing Memory Recommendations
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Printing a Legal Page in PostScript
Most legal-size pages will print at 600 dpi. To print a legal page at
300 dpi, your printer must have at least 6 MBytes of installed memory.
(The HP LaserJet 5M comes with 6 MB.)  Printing 600 dpi legal-size
pages requires at least 6 MBytes of installed memory. To check how
much memory you have print a PS Config Page (see later in this
chapter).
NoteIf you have less than 12 MBytes of installed memory with the optional
duplex unit installed and duplex selected, a “mini-legal” or “mini-A4”
page—pages with slightly increased margins—may be printed instead.
If this is not satisfactory, you must set resolution to 300 dpi or add more
memory.
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Switching Printer Languages
(Personalities)
The HP LaserJet 5 printer comes with the PCL 6 printerpersonalityor
operating language, which gives you 45 built-in scalable fonts. You can
also add a PostScript SIMM (Single In-Line Memory Module) which
gives you Adobe’s 35 Type 1 fonts.
If more than one printer language is installed, your printer is set by
default to switch automatically between languages as it receives printing
jobs. This allows you to print either HP PCL 6 or PostScript Level 2
language documents without leaving your application.
NoteNormally you should not change the printer personality setting from
AUTO , the default. If you do change it to a specific printer language ( PCL
or P\b), the printer will not automatically switch from one language to
another unless software commands are sent to the the printer.
To change the printer’s personality setting:
1Press [Menu] untilJOB M\fNU appears.
2Press[Item] untilP\fR\bONALTY= settingappears.
3Press[- Value +] until the setting you want appears.
4Press[Select] to save your selection. An asterisk ( *) appears next to
your selection in the display.
5Press [Go]to exit menus.
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Control Panel Differences with PostScript
As explained in Chapter 3, “Using the Printer Control Panel,” pressing
[Menu]provides access to menus, one after another. Most menus and
items apply to all installed personalities.  Only those that specifically
apply to PostScript are described in this chapter.
The Menu Map in Chapter 3 lists the placement of the PostScript
options  in the control panel system of menus (see the shaded entries).
To select a menu item:
1Press [Menu] repeatedly until the menu you want appears.
2Press[Item] repeatedly until the item you want appears.
3Press- Value + until the setting you want appears.
4Press[Select] to save your selection. An asterisk ( *) appears next to
your selection in the display, indicating that it is now the default.
5Press [Go]to exit the menus.
NoteRemember: When a control panel setting is changed, it is changed for all
installed languages, including PCL, as well as PostScript.
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PostScript Menu
When PostScript is installed, a PostScript language menu is added to the
control panel system of menus.
Item Options Explanation
PS FONTS LIST None A printed list of PostScript fonts is available by pressing[Select]when
this item is displayed.
PRT PS ERRS OFF* ON When this option is set to
ON, the printer prints a page that describes
errors the PostScript interpreter encounters. No PostScript error
messages display on the control panel. This page is useful if you are
developing a PostScript technical application or troubleshooting a
problem. Otherwise, leave this item set to OFF.
JAM RECOVER OFF* ON Lets you decide whether PostScript automatically attempts to recover
from paper jams. Setting this item to
ONwill reduce the printer’s printing
performance.
*Indicates factory default.
Table 5-2PostScript Menu Items
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PostScript Fonts List
The PostScript Fonts List has samples of the 35 built-in PostScript
language fonts (see Figure 5-1 on the following page).
The PostScript Fonts List displaysonlythe 35 PostScript language
fonts, with print samples for each font. The list will notdisplay the
printer’s internal or downloaded PCL fonts or any PostScript language
downloaded fonts.
The characters shown on the PostScript Fonts List are printed in only
one size.  When printing from many applications you can scale these
characters to a wide range of sizes.
NoteYo u cannot use your PostScript fonts in combination with PCL fonts
resident in your printer or with other PCL fonts. Language switching
allows you to use either the PostScript- or PCL-supported type, but not
both simultaneously.
To print a PostScript Fonts List:
1Press [Menu] repeatedly until P\b M\fNUappears.
2Press[Item] repeatedly until P\b FONT LI\bTappears.
3Press[Select] to print the page.
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