HP LaserJet M5035 MFP User Manual

							Device software
The printing-system software is included with the device. See the getting started guide for installation
instructions.
The printing system includes software for end users and network administrators, and printer drivers for
access to the features and communication with the computer.
NOTEFor a list of printer drivers and updated software, go to www.hp.com/go/
M5025_software or www.hp.com/go/M5035_software.
Supported operating systems
The device supports the following operating systems:
Full software installation
●Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)
●Windows Server 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit)
●Windows 2000
●Mac OS X V10.2.8, V10.3, V10.4 and later
Printer driver only
●Linux (Web only)
●UNIX model scripts (Web only)
NOTEFor Mac OS V10.4 and later, PPC and Intel Core Processor Macs are supported.
Supported printer drivers
Operating systemPCL 5PCL 6Postscript level 3
emulation
Windows
Mac OS X V10.2.8, V10.3, V10.4 and later
Linux1
1For Linux, download the postscript level 3 emulation driver from www.hp.com/go/linuxprinting.
The printer drivers include online Help that has instructions for common printing tasks and also describes
the buttons, checkboxes, and drop-down lists that are in the printer driver.
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Select the correct printer driver
Printer drivers allow you to gain access to the features of the device and allow the computer to
communicate with the device (using a printer language). Check the installation notes and readme files
on the CD for additional software and languages.
The device uses the PCL 5, PCL 6, and PostScript 3 emulation printer description language (PDL)
drivers.
●Use the PCL 6 printer driver fo
r the best overall performance.
● Use the PCL 5 printer driver 
for general office printing.
● Use the PS driver for printing from PostScript
-based programs, for compatibility with PostScript
Level 3 needs, or for PS flash font support.
Operating system1PCL 5 PCL 6PS 3 emulation
Windows 20002
Windows XP (32-bit)3
Windows Server 2003 (32-bit)
Windows Server 2003 (64-bit)
Mac OS X V10.2 and later
1Not all features are available from  all drivers or operating systems.2For Windows 2000 and Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit), download the PCL 5 driver from www.hp.com/go/M5025_software
or 
www.hp.com/go/M5035_software .3For Windows XP (64-bit), download the PCL 6 driver from www.hp.com/go/M5025_software or www.hp.com/go/M5035_software.
The printer drivers include online He lp that has instructions for common printing tasks and also describes
the buttons, checkboxes, and drop-down  lists that are in the printer driver.
Universal printer drivers
The HP Universal Print Driver Series for Windows includes se parate HP postscript level 3 emulation
and HP PCL 5 versions of a single driver that prov ides access to almost any HP device while providing
system administrator with tools to manage devices  more effectively. The Universal Print Driver is
included on the device CD, under the Optional So ftware section. For more information, go to
www.hp.com/go/universalprintdriver.
Driver Autoconfiguration
The HP LaserJet PCL 5, PCL 6, and PS level 3 emulation drivers for Windows 2000 and Windows XP
feature automatic discovery and driv er configuration for device accessories at the time of installation.
Some accessories that the Driver Autoconfiguratio n supports are the duplexing unit, optional paper
trays, and dual inline  memory modules (DIMMs).
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							Update Now
If you have modified the device configuration since installation, the driver can be automatically updated
with the new configuration. In the Properties dialog box (see 
Open the printer drivers), on the Device
Settings tab, click the Update Now button to update the driver.
HP Driver Preconfiguration
HP Driver Preconfiguration is a software architecture and set of tools that you can use to customize and
distribute HP software in managed corporate printing environments. Using HP Driver Preconfiguration,
information technology (IT) administrators can preconfigure the printing and default settings for
HP printer drivers before installing the drivers in the network environment. For more information, see
the HP Driver Preconfiguration Support Guide, which is available at 
www.hp.com/go/hpdpc_sw.
Priority for print settings
Changes to print settings are prioritized depending on where the changes are made:
NOTEThe names of commands and dialog boxes might vary depending on your software
program.
●Page Setup dialog box: Click Page Setup or a similar command on the File menu of the program
you are working in to open this dialog box. Settings changed here override settings changed
anywhere else.
●Print dialog box: Click Print, Print Setup, or a similar command on the File menu of the program
you are working in to open this dialog box. Settings changed in the Print dialog box have a lower
priority and do not override changes made in the Page Setup dialog box.
●Printer Properties dialog box (printer driver): Click Properties in the Print dialog box to open
the printer driver. Settings changed in the Printer Properties dialog box do not override settings
anywhere else in the printing software.
●Default printer driver settings: The default printer driver settings determine the settings used in
all print jobs, unless settings are changed in the Page Setup, Print, or Printer Properties dialog
boxes.
●Printer control panel settings: Settings changed at the printer control panel have a lower priority
than changes made anywhere else.
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							Open the printer drivers
Operating SystemTo change the settings for all
print jobs until the software
program is closedTo change the default settings
for all print jobsTo change the device
configuration settings
Windows 2000, XP,
and Server 20031.On the File menu in the
software program, click
Print.
2.Select the driver, and then
click Properties or
Preferences.
The steps can vary; this
procedure is most common.1.Click Start, click Settings,
and then click Printers or
Printers and Faxes.
2.Right-click the driver icon,
and then select Printing
Preferences.1.Click Start, click Settings,
and then click Printers or
Printers and Faxes.
2.Right-click the driver icon,
and then select
Properties.
3.Click the Device Settings
tab.
Mac OS X V10.2.8,
V10.3, V10.4 and
later1.On the File menu, click
Print.
2.Change the settings that
you want on the various
pop-up menus.1.On the File menu, click
Print.
2.Change the settings that
you want on the various
pop-up menus.
3.On the Presets pop-up
menu, click Save as and
type a name for the preset.
These settings are saved in the
Presets menu. To use the new
settings, you must select the
saved preset option every time
you open a program and print.1.In the Finder, on the Go
menu, click Applications.
2.Open Utilities, and then
open Print Center (OS X
V10.2.8) or Printer Setup
Utility.
3.Click on the print queue.
4.On the Printers menu,
click Show Info.
5.Click the Installable
Options menu.
NOTEConfiguration
settings might not be
available in Classic
mode.
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							Software for Macintosh computers
The HP installer provides PostScript® Printer Description (PPD) files, Printer Dialog Extensions (PDEs),
and the HP Printer Utility for use with Macintosh computers.
For network connections, use the embedded Web server (EWS) to configure the device. See 
Embedded
Web server.
The printing system software includes the following components:
●PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files
The PPDs, in combination with the Apple PostScript printer drivers, provide access to device
features. Use the Apple PostScript printer driver that comes with the computer.
●HP Printer Utility
Use the HP Printer Utility to set up device features that are not available in the printer driver:
●Name the device.
●Assign the device to a zone on the network.
●Assign an internet protocol (IP) address to the device.
●Download files and fonts.
●Configure the device for IP or AppleTalk printing.
You can use the HP Printer Utility when your device uses a universal serial bus (USB) cable or is
connected to a TCP/IP-based network. For more information, see 
Use the HP Printer Utility for
Macintosh.
NOTEThe HP Printer Utility is supported for Mac OS X V10.2 or later.
Remove software from Macintosh operating systems
To remove the software from a Macintosh computer, drag the PPD files to the trash can.
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							Utilities
The device is equipped with several utilities that make it easy to monitor and manage the device on a
network.
HP Web Jetadmin
HP Web Jetadmin is a browser-based management tool for HP Jetdirect-connected printers within your
intranet, and it should be be installed only on the network administrator’s computer.
To download a current version of HP Web Jetadmin and for the latest list of supported host systems,
visit 
www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin.
When installed on a host server, any client can gain access to HP Web Jetadmin by using a supported
Web browser (such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer 4.x or Netscape Navigator 4.x or later) by navigating
to the HP Web Jetadmin host.
Embedded Web server
The device is equipped with an embedded Web server, which provides access to information about
device and network activities. This information appears in a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet
Explorer or Netscape Navigator.
The embedded Web server resides on the device. It is not loaded on a network server.
The embedded Web server provides an interface to the device that anyone who has a network-
connected computer and a standard Web browser can use. No special software is installed or
configured, but you must have a supported Web browser on your computer. To gain access to the
embedded Web server, type the IP address for the device in the address line of the browser. (To find
the IP address, print a configuration page. For more information about printing a configuration page,
see 
Use information pages.)
For a complete explanation of the features and functionality of the embedded Web server, see 
Use the
embedded Web server.
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							HP Easy Printer Care software
The HP Easy Printer Care software is a program that you can use for the following tasks:
●Checking the device status
●Checking the supplies status
●Setting up alerts
●Viewing device documentation
●Gaining access to troubleshooting and maintenance tools
You can view the HP Easy Printer Care software when the device is directly connected to your computer
or when it is connected to a network. To download the HP Easy Printer Care software, go to
www.hp.com/go/easyprintercare.
Supported operating systems
For information about supported operating systems, go to 
www.hp.com/go/easyprintercare.
Supported browsers
To use the HP Easy Printer Care software, you must have one of the following browsers:
●Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later
●Netscape Navigator 7.0 or later
●Opera Software ASA Opera 6.05 or later
All pages can be printed from the browser.
Other components and utilities
WindowsMacintosh OS
●Software installer — automates the printing system
installation
●Online Web registration●PostScript Printer Description files (PPDs) — use with the
Apple PostScript drivers that come with the Mac OS
●The HP Printer Utility — change device settings, view
status, and set up printer-event notification from a Mac.
This utility is supported for Mac OS X V10.2 and later.
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							2 Control panel
●Use the control panel
●
Use the Administration menu
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							Use the control panel
The control panel has a VGA touchscreen that provides access to all device functions. Use the buttons
and numeric keypad to cont rol jobs and the device status. The  LEDs indicate overall device status.
Control-panel layout
The control panel includes a touchscreen graphical display, job-control buttons, a numeric keypad, and
three light-emitting diode (LED) status lights. 
1Attention lightThe Attention  light indicates that the devi ce has a condition that requires
intervention. Examples include an empt y paper tray or an error message
on the touchscreen.
2Data  lightThe Data  light indicates that the device is receiving data.
3Ready  lightThe Ready  light indicates that the device is ready to begin processing any
job.
4Brightness-adjustment dialTurn the dial to control the brightness of the touchscreen.
5Touchscreen graphical displayUse the touchscreen to open an d set up all device functions.
6Numeric keypadAllows you to type numeric values for number of copies required and other
numeric values.
7Sleep buttonIf the device is inactive for a long period of time, it automatically enters a
sleep mode. To place the device into  sleep mode or to reactivate the device,
press the  Sleep button.
8Reset  buttonResets the job settings to factor y or user-defined default values.
9Stop buttonStops the active job. While stopped, t he control panel shows the options for
the stopped job (for example, if you press the Stop button while the device
is processing a print job, the contro l panel message prompts you to cancel
or resume the print job).
10Start  buttonBegins a copy job, starts digital s ending, or continues a job that has been
interrupted.
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