HP LaserJet 5000dn User Manual

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Printing Full-Bleed Images
Full-bleed images extend from edge to edge of the page. To achieve 
this effect, use larger paper, then trim its edges to the desired size. 
CautionNever print directly to the edge of paper. This causes toner to 
accumulate inside the printer, which may affect print quality and 
damage the printer. Print on paper up to 12.28 by 18.5 in (312 by 
470 mm), leaving margins on all four sides of at least .08 inch 
(2 mm).
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Printing Cards, Custom-Size and 
Heavy Paper
Custom-size paper can be printed from Tray 1 or the optional 
500-sheet tray. For paper specifications, see page A-2. 
The maximum paper weight is 53 lb (199 g/m
2) from Tray 1 and 
28 lb (105 g/m2) from the 500-sheet tray.
NoteHeavy paper and very small or very large custom-size paper should 
be printed from Tray 1 to the rear output bin. Open the rear output 
bin to use it (page 28).
The printer’s control panel can be set...

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Loading Custom-Size Paper in the 500-Sheet Tray
The following instructions are for 
loading custom-sizes in a 500-sheet 
tray (optional). For supported sizes of 
paper, see page A-5. To load standard 
sizes, see page 33.
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.
2Load the tray.
3Squeeze the release on the back of 
the rear paper guide. Slide the rear 
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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
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Guidelines for Printing Custom-Size Paper
Do not attempt to print on paper smaller than 3 inches (76 mm) 
wide or 5 inches (127 mm) long.
Set page margins at least .17 inch (4.23 mm) away from the 
edges. 
Setting Custom Paper Sizes
When custom paper is loaded, size settings need to be selected 
from the software application (the preferred method), the printer 
driver, and from the printer’s control panel. 
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If the settings are not available from the software, set the custom 
paper size from the control panel:
1From the Printing Menu set CONFIGURE CUSTOM PAPER=YES.
2From the Printing Menu, select inches or millimeters as the unit 
of measurement.
3From the Printing Menu, set the X dimension (the front edge of 
the paper) as shown in Figure 18. X can be 3 to 12.28 inches (76 
to 312 mm) for Tray 1 or 5.8 to 11.7 inches (148 to 297 mm) for 
the 500-sheet tray (optional). Set...

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Printing Vellum
Vellum is special lightweight paper similar to parchment. Print 
vellum from Tray 1 only, and open the rear output bin. Do not print 
on both sides of vellum.
1Load vellum with the side-to-be-printed facing up and the top, 
short edge toward the right. 
2Open the rear output bin.
3From the Paper Handling Menu in the printer’s control panel, set 
TRAY 1 MODE=CASSETTE.
4From the printer driver, set the type of paper for Tray 1 to vellum, 
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Advanced Printing Tasks
This section will help you take full advantage of the printer’s features. 
These tasks are “advanced” because they require you to change 
settings from the printer’s control panel or the printer driver.
Using Features in the Printer Driver
When you print from a software application, many of the printer’s 
features are available from the printer driver. To access Windows 
printer drivers, see page 17.
NoteHP PCL 5e, PCL 6, PS, and Macintosh drivers...

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Printing the First Page on Different Paper
From the PCL 6 printer driver, you can choose to print the first page 
of a document on different paper than the rest of the pages. Look 
for “Use different paper for first page” in the printer driver.
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper
You can print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. This 
feature is available in some printer drivers, and provides a 
cost-effective way to print draft pages.
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Customizing Tray 1 Operation
Customize Tray 1 to fit your printing needs.
The printer can be set to print from Tray 1 as long as it is loaded, or 
to print only from Tray 1 if the type of paper loaded is specifically 
requested. Set TRAY 1 MODE=FIRST or TRAY 1 MODE=CASSETTE from 
the Paper Handling Menu in the printer’s control panel. (Print speed 
might be slightly slower when printing from Tray 1 when TRAY 1 
MODE=FIRST.)
Tray 1 Mode=First
If you do not keep paper in...