HP LaserJet 5000dn User Manual

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Adjust the Paper Stop
For printing stacks of large paper only, 
the paper stop on the top output bin 
prevents long paper from being pushed 
over the edge of the printer. 
1Push in the center of the paper stop 
to release it.
2Pull the paper stop out until it stops.
3Flip up the end section.
4Adjust the paper stop to the desired 
size.
 

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Loading Tray 1
Note
To avoid paper jams, do not load trays 
while the printer is printing.
Tray 1 is a multi-purpose tray that holds 
a variety of paper, including up to 
100 sheets of paper, 10 envelopes, or 
20 index cards. The printer might pull 
paper from Tray 1 first. To change this, 
see page 58. For suppor ted sizes of 
paper, see page A-3.
1Open Tray 1 and pull out the tray 
extension.
2If the paper being loaded is longer 
than 9 in (229 mm), flip open the...

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Loading Tray 2/Optional 250-Sheet Tray
The following instructions are for 
loading Tray 2 or an optional 250-sheet 
paper tray. For supported sizes of 
paper, see page A-4.
Note
To avoid paper jams, do not load trays 
while the printer is printing.
1Pull the tray completely out of the 
printer. Lift the tray cover.
2Rotate the dial in the tray so the 
printer will read the correct size of 
paper. The toggle switch accesses 
more sizes. An error message will 
appear in the...

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5Align the rear guide with the desired 
paper size. With the guide angled 
slightly toward the front of the tray, 
insert the two front tabs (A) into the 
appropriate holes. Push the guide 
upright, snapping the center tab (B) 
into place.
The guide must always be placed 
correctly in the tray (even for 11 x 17 
or A3 paper).
6Adjust the side guides to the proper 
size.
7Load the tray. For correct 
orientation, see page 41.
8Make sure the paper is flat in the tray 
at...

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Loading the 500-Sheet Tray (Optional)
The following instructions are for 
loading standard sizes in a 500-sheet 
tray (optional). For supported sizes of 
paper, see page A-5. To load 
custom-sizes, see page 50.
Note
To avoid paper jams, do not load trays 
while the printer is printing.
1Pull the tray completely out of the 
printer and place it on a flat surface.
2Squeeze the release on the back of 
the rear paper guide. Slide the guide 
to the desired paper size.
3Squeeze...

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6aWhen loading a full stack of 
media, continue to step 6B. 
Otherwise, proceed to step 7.
6bAlign the tension lever up or down 
to match the symbol displayed in 
the tension indicator window.
7To prevent jams, rotate the dial in the 
tray so the printer will read the 
correct size of paper. The toggle 
switch accesses more sizes. An 
error message will appear in the 
control panel display if the dial is not 
set properly.
8Slide the tray into the printer.
Note
If you...

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Printing Both Sides of Paper 
(Optional Duplexer)
The printer can automatically print on both sides of paper with an 
optional duplex printing accessory (duplexer). This is called 
duplexing. To order optional accessories, see page 8.
NoteSee the documentation included with the duplexer for complete 
installation and setup instructions. Duplexing might require 
additional memory (page C-1).
The duplexer supports sizes from 5.8 by 8.3 inches (148 by 
210 mm) to 11.7 by 17...

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Guidelines for Printing Both Sides of Paper
CautionDo not print on both sides of labels, transparencies, envelopes, 
vellum, or paper heavier than 28 lb (105 g/m2). Damage to the 
printer and paper jamming might result.
WARNING!To avoid personal injury and damage to the printer, do not lift the 
printer with the duplexer installed. Before relocating the printer, 
separate the duplexer and optional trays from the printer.
You might need to configure the printer driver to...

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Separating the Printer from the Duplexer
Before you lift the printer, always separate the printer from the 
duplexer.
1Slide the rear section of the duplexer away from the printer.
2Lift the printer off the duplexer.
Figure 9   Separating the Printer from the Duplexer
 

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Paper Orientation for Printing Both Sides of Paper
The duplexer prints the second side of paper first, so paper such as 
letterhead, prepunched, and preprinted paper need to be oriented 
as shown in Figure 10. 
Figure 10   Paper Orientation for Printing Both Sides of Paper
For Tray 1, load the first side facing down.
Load letter, A4, A5, Executive, and B5 paper with the top, short 
edge toward the right.
Load other sizes with the top, short edge toward the printer.
For...