HP Laserjet 5000 N Manual

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Step 11. Connect Printer Cables
The HP LaserJet 5000 printer includes an accessory connector and 
two interface ports: an IEEE-1284 parallel and an RS-232C serial 
port.
The HP LaserJet 5000 N and 5000 GN printers also include an 
HP JetDirect 600N print server card with an additional three ports: 
LocalTalk, Ethernet 10Base-T (RJ-45), and 10Base2 (BNC).
Figure 7 Interface Ports
LocalTalk 
cable and port10Base-T cable 
and RJ-45 port
ThinLAN cable 
and BNC portAccessory port
Serial cable
and port Parallel cable and 
IEEE-1284 port 
						

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Connecting Parallel Cable
To ensure reliability, use an IEEE-1284 
bi-directional parallel cable. (These 
cables are clearly marked with 
“IEEE-1284.”) Only IEEE-1284 cables 
support all of the printer’s advanced 
features.
Caution
Make sure the printer is turned off.
1Connect the parallel cable to the 
parallel port. 
2Snap the wire clips in place to 
secure the cable to the printer.
The cable should install easily. If 
installation is difficult, check the 
cable orientation.
3Connect the other end of the cable 
to the proper connector on the 
computer.
Note
See the printer user’s guide for 
information on ordering a two or three 
meter IEEE-1284 parallel cable. 
						

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Connecting Serial Cable
If you are connecting the printer with 
the serial port, follow these 
instructions.
Caution
Make sure the printer is turned off 
before connecting the serial cable.
Caution
Do not connect a serial cable to the 
accessory port.
1Connect the serial cable to the serial 
port. 
The cable should install easily. If 
installation is difficult, check the 
cable orientation.
2Lock the serial cable into place with 
the two cable screws.
Connect the other end of the cable to 
the proper connector on the computer.
Note
See the printer user’s guide for 
information on ordering a serial cable. 
						

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Connecting to Apple LocalTalk Network
Use the LocalTalk port to connect to an 
Apple LocalTalk network. (This port is 
only available on the HP LaserJet 
5000 N and 5000 GN printers.)
Caution
Make sure the printer is turned off 
before connecting to the LocalTalk 
port.
1Carefully check the orientation of 
the pins on the LocalTalk cable with 
the LocalTalk port.
2Connect the cable to the port. 
Connect the other end of the cable to 
the proper connector on the computer.
Note
The HP JetDirect 600N print server 
card supports a LocalTalk and one 
Ethernet cabling connection at the 
same time.
Note
See the printer user’s guide for 
information on ordering a Macintosh 
Computer serial cable. 
						

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Connecting to Ethernet 10Base-T Network 
Use the RJ-45 port to connect the printer to an Ethernet 10Base-T 
network. (This port is only available on the HP LaserJet 5000 N and 
5000 GN printers.)
CautionMake sure the printer is turned off before connecting to the RJ-45 
port.
NoteFor connection to a fast Ethernet (100Base-TX) network, an 
optional HP JetDirect 600N 10/100Base-TX print server is required. 
This card features a single RJ-45 port.
Figure 8   Connecting to Ethernet 10Base-T Network
•Connect a twisted-pair network cable to the RJ-45 port on the HP  
JetDirect 600N print server card. 
•Connect the other end of the cable to the network.
NoteThe HP JetDirect 600N print server card supports one Ethernet 
(RJ-45 or BNC) cabling connection at a time. 
						

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Connecting to Ethernet 10Base2 Network
Use the BNC port to connect the printer to an Ethernet 10Base2 
network. (This port is only available on the HP LaserJet 5000 N and 
5000 GN printers.)
CautionMake sure the printer is turned off before connecting to the BNC 
port.
Figure 9   Connecting to Ethernet 10Base2 Network
•Attach one section of your ThinLAN cable to the BNC “T”
 
connector. 
•Attach another ThinLAN cable section or a 50 Ohm terminator to 
the other side of the BNC “T”
 connector. If you are attaching the 
printer to the end of a network cable, you must connect a 50 Ohm 
terminator.
•Connect the BNC “T” to the BNC port.
NoteThe HP JetDirect 600N print server card supports one Ethernet 
(RJ-45 or BNC) cabling connection at a time. 
						

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Attaching an Accessory Connector
The accessory connector is used for adding optional paper handling 
(external input, output, and paper finishing) devices provided by 
HP-authorized hardware developers. For specific installation 
instructions, see the documentation provided with these products.
CautionMake sure the printer is turned off before connecting a device to the 
accessory connector.
CautionDo not connect the accessory cable to the serial port. 
						

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Step 12. Install Printing Software
The printer comes with printing software on a compact disc. The 
printer drivers on this compact disc must be installed to take full 
advantage of the printer features. If your computer does not have a 
CD-ROM drive but you have access to one, you can copy the 
compact disc onto diskettes for installation on your computer.
If you do not have access to a CD-ROM drive, a diskette is provided 
with the basic printer drivers. (The diskette does not have all of the 
software available on the compact disc.) The most recent drivers 
are available on the Internet. Depending on the configuration of 
Windows-driven computers, the installation program for the printer 
software automatically checks the computer for Internet access to 
obtain the latest software.
See the HP Support pages at the front of the printer user’s guide 
and the Readme file on the diskette for additional information or to 
order diskettes if you do not have Internet access.
Installing Network Software
If the printer is to be used on a Novell or Windows NT network, the 
networking software should be installed and configured on the 
network before individual users install the printing software.
1Load the HP JetAdmin software from the compact disc, and run it.
NoteAt this time load only the HP Jet Admin software. Once you have 
configured the printer on the network, load the additional HP printing 
software.
2See the HP JetDirect Print Server software installation guide and 
the HP JetAdmin software to configure the printer for your 
network. 
						

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Installing Windows Printing Software (CD)
For Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0
1Close all running applications.
2Insert the compact disc into the CD-ROM drive. (Depending on 
the computer configuration, the installation program may 
automatically start.)
3Click 
Start.
4Click 
Run.
5Type 
D:\SETUP (or the appropriate drive directory letter) in the 
command line box and click 
OK.
6Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
For Windows 3.1x, Windows 3.11, and NT 3.5x1
1Close all running applications.
2Insert the compact disc into the CD-ROM drive.
3In the 
Windows Program Manager screen, click the 
File menu.
4Click 
Run.
5Type 
D:\SETUP (or the appropriate drive directory letter) in the 
command line box and click 
OK.
6Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
1. Includes only HP’s PostScript Level 2 Emulation (or Level 1 Emulation for
Windows 3.1 x) and FontSmart 
						

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Installing Macintosh Printing Software
1Quit all open applications.
2Insert the compact disc into the CD-ROM drive.
3Double-click the 
Installer icon and follow the instructions on the 
screen.
4Open the 
Chooser from the 
Apple menu.
5Click the 
Apple LaserWriter icon. If the icon is not there, contact 
your Macintosh dealer.
6If you are on a network with multiple zones, select the zone in the 
AppleTalk Zones box where the printer is located. If this is 
unknown, ask your network administrator.
7Double-click the desired printer. An icon should appear.
8Choose a Background Printing option. Select 
On if you want to 
work on the computer at the same time a job is being printed.
9Close the 
Chooser by clicking the go-away (close) box in the 
upper left corner.