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...Menus 3-5 Information Menu 3-6 Paper Handling Menu 3-7 Print Quality Menu 3-10 Printing Menu 3-13 Configuration Menu 3-17 I/O Menu 3-24 EIO Menu (Networked Printers 3-27 Resets Menu 3-29 Service Mode 3-30 Service Menu 3-31 Setting the Page Count, ...34 Testing the Printer 3-35 Resetting the Printer 3-36 System Configuration 3-37 MS-DOS System Configuration 3-37 Parallel DOS Commands 3-37 Serial MS-DOS Commands 3-38 Printer I/O Configuration 3-39 Parallel Menu 3-39 Serial Configuration 3-39 4 Printer Maintenance Overview 4-1 Cleaning the Printer and Accessories 4-2 ...
...Menus 3-5 Information Menu 3-6 Paper Handling Menu 3-7 Print Quality Menu 3-10 Printing Menu 3-13 Configuration Menu 3-17 I/O Menu 3-24 EIO Menu (Networked Printers 3-27 Resets Menu 3-29 Service Mode 3-30 Service Menu 3-31 Setting the Page Count, ...34 Testing the Printer 3-35 Resetting the Printer 3-36 System Configuration 3-37 MS-DOS System Configuration 3-37 Parallel DOS Commands 3-37 Serial MS-DOS Commands 3-38 Printer I/O Configuration 3-39 Parallel Menu 3-39 Serial Configuration 3-39 4 Printer Maintenance Overview 4-1 Cleaning the Printer and Accessories 4-2 ...
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3 Printer Operation Overview This chapter discusses the following: q Using the Control Panel q Control Panel Menus q Service Mode q Testing the Printer q Resetting the Printer q System Configuration q Printer I/O Configuration EN Overview 3-1
3 Printer Operation Overview This chapter discusses the following: q Using the Control Panel q Control Panel Menus q Service Mode q Testing the Printer q Resetting the Printer q System Configuration q Printer I/O Configuration EN Overview 3-1
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...TEST The paper path test can be used to verify that give details about the printer and its configuration. If an HP JetDirect print server card is installed (HP LaserJet 5000 N/5000 GN printers), a JetDirect Configuration Page will print out as an optional flash DIMM or hard disk) containing a ...recognized file system is working properly, or to view the most recent printer events on the Control Panel display. SHOW ...
...TEST The paper path test can be used to verify that give details about the printer and its configuration. If an HP JetDirect print server card is installed (HP LaserJet 5000 N/5000 GN printers), a JetDirect Configuration Page will print out as an optional flash DIMM or hard disk) containing a ...recognized file system is working properly, or to view the most recent printer events on the Control Panel display. SHOW ...
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...TRAY 2 TYPE= PLAIN For supported paper types Set the value to correspond with the paper size currently loaded in Tray 1. Printer driver and software application settings override Control Panel settings. Paper Handling Menu Item Values Explanation TRAY 1 MODE= FIRST FIRST CASSETTE Determine how the... as duplex and manual feed) can print by choosing the type and size of paper from the printer driver or software application. Paper Handling Menu When paper handling settings are correctly configured through the Control Panel, you can be accessed from a software application, or from the...
...TRAY 2 TYPE= PLAIN For supported paper types Set the value to correspond with the paper size currently loaded in Tray 1. Printer driver and software application settings override Control Panel settings. Paper Handling Menu Item Values Explanation TRAY 1 MODE= FIRST FIRST CASSETTE Determine how the... as duplex and manual feed) can print by choosing the type and size of paper from the printer driver or software application. Paper Handling Menu When paper handling settings are correctly configured through the Control Panel, you can be accessed from a software application, or from the...
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Paper Handling Menu (continued) Item Values Explanation CONFIGURE FUSER MODE NO MENU=NO YES Configure the fuser mode associated with each paper type, select YES, scroll back to NORMAL by default. EN Control Panel Menus 3-9 Table 3-5. Note To see the ... mode menu items are set to the Information Menu, and print a menu map (page 3-6). [TYPE]= NORMAL NORMAL LOW HIGH VELLUM This item appears only when CONFIGURE FUSER MODE MENU=YES. Most paper types are not accessible. YES: Additional items appear (see page 1-14. ROUGH=HIGH VELLUM=VELLUM For a complete list of...
Paper Handling Menu (continued) Item Values Explanation CONFIGURE FUSER MODE NO MENU=NO YES Configure the fuser mode associated with each paper type, select YES, scroll back to NORMAL by default. EN Control Panel Menus 3-9 Table 3-5. Note To see the ... mode menu items are set to the Information Menu, and print a menu map (page 3-6). [TYPE]= NORMAL NORMAL LOW HIGH VELLUM This item appears only when CONFIGURE FUSER MODE MENU=YES. Most paper types are not accessible. YES: Additional items appear (see page 1-14. ROUGH=HIGH VELLUM=VELLUM For a complete list of...
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...available sizes.) Note The defaults indicated here are not accessible. EN Control Panel Menus 3-13 Set the default image size for 110 V printers. Note It is DL. CONFIGURE CUSTOM NO PAPER=NO YES NO: The custom paper menu items are for paper and envelopes. (The item name will change the ...setting by increments of 1, or hold down [-Value+] to scroll by selecting any number from paper to 999. The default envelope size for 220 V printers is ...
...available sizes.) Note The defaults indicated here are not accessible. EN Control Panel Menus 3-13 Set the default image size for 110 V printers. Note It is DL. CONFIGURE CUSTOM NO PAPER=NO YES NO: The custom paper menu items are for paper and envelopes. (The item name will change the ...setting by increments of 1, or hold down [-Value+] to scroll by selecting any number from paper to 999. The default envelope size for 220 V printers is ...
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...the dimension to 470 MILLIMETERS (220 V printers) This item appears only when CONFIGURE CUSTOM PAPER=YES. Y DIMENSION= 18.50 INCHES (110 V printers) or 470 MILLIMETERS (220 V printers) 5.00 to 18.50 INCHES (110 V printers) or 127 to be fed into the printer (short edge). Press [-Value+] once to...ORIENTATION= PORTRAIT PORTRAIT LANDSCAPE Determine the default orientation of 1, or hold down [-Value+] to 312 MILLIMETERS (220 V printers) This item appears only when CONFIGURE CUSTOM PAPER=YES. Table 3-7. Printing Menu (continued) Item Values Explanation UNIT OF MEASURE=INCHES (110...
...the dimension to 470 MILLIMETERS (220 V printers) This item appears only when CONFIGURE CUSTOM PAPER=YES. Y DIMENSION= 18.50 INCHES (110 V printers) or 470 MILLIMETERS (220 V printers) 5.00 to 18.50 INCHES (110 V printers) or 127 to be fed into the printer (short edge). Press [-Value+] once to...ORIENTATION= PORTRAIT PORTRAIT LANDSCAPE Determine the default orientation of 1, or hold down [-Value+] to 312 MILLIMETERS (220 V printers) This item appears only when CONFIGURE CUSTOM PAPER=YES. Table 3-7. Printing Menu (continued) Item Values Explanation UNIT OF MEASURE=INCHES (110...
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... change it is not recommended. PERSONALITY= AUTO AUTO PCL PS Select the default printer language (personality). Configuration Menu Items in the printer. Table 3-8. Configuration Menu Item Values Explanation POWERSAVE= 30 MINUTES OFF 15 MINUTES 30 MINUTES 1 HOUR 2 HOURS 3 HOURS Set the printer to enter PowerSave after it has been idle for a specified amount of power...
... change it is not recommended. PERSONALITY= AUTO AUTO PCL PS Select the default printer language (personality). Configuration Menu Items in the printer. Table 3-8. Configuration Menu Item Values Explanation POWERSAVE= 30 MINUTES OFF 15 MINUTES 30 MINUTES 1 HOUR 2 HOURS 3 HOURS Set the printer to enter PowerSave after it has been idle for a specified amount of power...
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...appear.) The amount see this item to perform resource saving for saving PCL resources. ON: An item will lose all languages to the printer in (8 MB total is performed, and language-dependent resources, such as fonts and macros, are lost when language or resolution changes.... Some languages might need to add memory to do so. Configuration Menu (continued) Item Values Explanation RESOURCE SAVE= OFF OFF Dedicate printer memory to save each ON language's permanent resources. (You AUTO might have memory set aside can be...
...appear.) The amount see this item to perform resource saving for saving PCL resources. ON: An item will lose all languages to the printer in (8 MB total is performed, and language-dependent resources, such as fonts and macros, are lost when language or resolution changes.... Some languages might need to add memory to do so. Configuration Menu (continued) Item Values Explanation RESOURCE SAVE= OFF OFF Dedicate printer memory to save each ON language's permanent resources. (You AUTO might have memory set aside can be...
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...from which they were generated. CLEARABLE JOB WARNINGS=JOB ON Set the amount of 100 (above 100 KB). Table 3-8. ON: Warning messages display on the printer's Control Panel. PAGE PROTECT= AUTO AUTO ON This item appears only after a 21 PAGE TOO COMPLEX, PRESS GO TO CONTINUE message displays. EN Control Panel... the end of a 20 INSUFFICIENT MEMORY, PRESS GO TO CONTINUE message. Memory Enhancement technology (MEt) attempts to perform resource saving for saving PS resources. Configuration Menu (continued) Item Values Explanation PS MEMORY= 400K 0K and up to ON.
...from which they were generated. CLEARABLE JOB WARNINGS=JOB ON Set the amount of 100 (above 100 KB). Table 3-8. ON: Warning messages display on the printer's Control Panel. PAGE PROTECT= AUTO AUTO ON This item appears only after a 21 PAGE TOO COMPLEX, PRESS GO TO CONTINUE message displays. EN Control Panel... the end of a 20 INSUFFICIENT MEMORY, PRESS GO TO CONTINUE message. Memory Enhancement technology (MEt) attempts to perform resource saving for saving PS resources. Configuration Menu (continued) Item Values Explanation PS MEMORY= 400K 0K and up to ON.
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...About 100 to 300 sheets can still be printed.) CONTINUE: The printer will first appear when the Toner Cartridge is pressed. STOP: The printer will go offline and wait for 10 seconds before returning online. Configuration Menu (continued) Item Values Explanation AUTO CONTINUE= ON ON OFF... Determine how the printer reacts to errors. OFF: If an error occurs that ...
...About 100 to 300 sheets can still be printed.) CONTINUE: The printer will first appear when the Toner Cartridge is pressed. STOP: The printer will go offline and wait for 10 seconds before returning online. Configuration Menu (continued) Item Values Explanation AUTO CONTINUE= ON ON OFF... Determine how the printer reacts to errors. OFF: If an error occurs that ...
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... appears only if there is enabled. STANDARD: This option is available if there is either a hard disk installed or a RAM disk configured in printer memory for printing multiple original prints and should print all copies after the first at least 8 MB of memory to be used through ...at least 8 MB of memory or an optional hard disk is changed , any jobs to AUTO, the printer will automatically reinitialize when it becomes idle. EN Control Panel Menus 3-21 Configure the amount of memory. Table 3-8. This option uses engine video data for generating multiple original prints. (...
... appears only if there is enabled. STANDARD: This option is available if there is either a hard disk installed or a RAM disk configured in printer memory for printing multiple original prints and should print all copies after the first at least 8 MB of memory to be used through ...at least 8 MB of memory or an optional hard disk is changed , any jobs to AUTO, the printer will automatically reinitialize when it becomes idle. EN Control Panel Menus 3-21 Configure the amount of memory. Table 3-8. This option uses engine video data for generating multiple original prints. (...
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... ON Paper reforming has two main purposes: 1. Note This setting cannot be slower when PAPER REFORMING=ON. 3-22 Printer Operation EN ON: The printer automatically reprints pages after a paper jam is the default setting. Configuration Menu (continued) Item Values Explanation RAM DISK SIZE=xxxK 0K and up (This value depends on the amount...
... ON Paper reforming has two main purposes: 1. Note This setting cannot be slower when PAPER REFORMING=ON. 3-22 Printer Operation EN ON: The printer automatically reprints pages after a paper jam is the default setting. Configuration Menu (continued) Item Values Explanation RAM DISK SIZE=xxxK 0K and up (This value depends on the amount...
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... when finished. Table 3-8. EN Control Panel Menus 3-23 The message should not be cleared and will degrade. Configuration Menu (continued) Item Values Explanation MAINTENANCE OFF MESSAGE=OFF This item appears only after the PERFORM PRINTER MAINTENANCE message displays. SMALL PAPER SPEED=NORMAL NORMAL SLOW Select SLOW when alternately printing envelopes or small...
... when finished. Table 3-8. EN Control Panel Menus 3-23 The message should not be cleared and will degrade. Configuration Menu (continued) Item Values Explanation MAINTENANCE OFF MESSAGE=OFF This item appears only after the PERFORM PRINTER MAINTENANCE message displays. SMALL PAPER SPEED=NORMAL NORMAL SLOW Select SLOW when alternately printing envelopes or small...
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...print job.) This setting allows you to be used for best performance. Table 3-9. Additional configurations are stored on an optional hard disk or flash DIMM. 3-24 Printer Operation EN AUTO: The printer automatically reserves memory for I /O BUFFER SIZE item does not appear. When the I/O buffer...be downloaded again, unless they are not required and the I /O buffering. ON: The I /O (input/output) Menu affect the communication between the printer and the computer. I/O Menu Items in the I /O BUFFER SIZE item appears (see below). I/O BUFFER=AUTO AUTO ON OFF Allocate memory for I...
...print job.) This setting allows you to be used for best performance. Table 3-9. Additional configurations are stored on an optional hard disk or flash DIMM. 3-24 Printer Operation EN AUTO: The printer automatically reserves memory for I /O BUFFER SIZE item does not appear. When the I/O buffer...be downloaded again, unless they are not required and the I /O buffering. ON: The I /O (input/output) Menu affect the communication between the printer and the computer. I/O Menu Items in the I /O BUFFER SIZE item appears (see below). I/O BUFFER=AUTO AUTO ON OFF Allocate memory for I...
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...) is enabled (on) or disabled (off ). If the printer contains an HP JetDirect print server EIO card, you can specify the frame type parameter used on your network. These and other parameters can also be configured through HP JetAdmin. For Token Ring cards, frame type selections include TR_8022..., TR_SNAP. NOVELL=ON ON Select whether the IPX/SPX protocol stack OFF (in an EIO slot of the printer. YES YES: The IPX/SPX Menu appears...
...) is enabled (on) or disabled (off ). If the printer contains an HP JetDirect print server EIO card, you can specify the frame type parameter used on your network. These and other parameters can also be configured through HP JetAdmin. For Token Ring cards, frame type selections include TR_8022..., TR_SNAP. NOVELL=ON ON Select whether the IPX/SPX protocol stack OFF (in an EIO slot of the printer. YES YES: The IPX/SPX Menu appears...
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... computer has been interrupted. Resetting memory during a print job can lose buffered page data or printer configuration settings when you select these items. Only reset the printer under the following circumstances: q You want to restore the printer's default settings. RESET ACTIVE I/O CHANNEL This item performs a simple reset and clears the input and output buffers...
... computer has been interrupted. Resetting memory during a print job can lose buffered page data or printer configuration settings when you select these items. Only reset the printer under the following circumstances: q You want to restore the printer's default settings. RESET ACTIVE I/O CHANNEL This item performs a simple reset and clears the input and output buffers...
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q Turn the Diagnostic Functions on the Configuration Page. The message SERVICE MODE is displayed. These are displayed on or off (for developers only). q Set the interval at which the PERFORM PRINTER MAINTENANCE message appears on the printer. (If the control panel reads INITIALIZING, the keys were released too soon.) 2 Press the right side ...q Set the Cold Reset Default. (This sets the factory default paper size to either Letter or A4). To exit the Service Mode press [Go]. 3-30 Printer Operation EN Service Mode Service Mode should be used only by authorized service personnel.
q Turn the Diagnostic Functions on the Configuration Page. The message SERVICE MODE is displayed. These are displayed on or off (for developers only). q Set the interval at which the PERFORM PRINTER MAINTENANCE message appears on the printer. (If the control panel reads INITIALIZING, the keys were released too soon.) 2 Press the right side ...q Set the Cold Reset Default. (This sets the factory default paper size to either Letter or A4). To exit the Service Mode press [Go]. 3-30 Printer Operation EN Service Mode Service Mode should be used only by authorized service personnel.
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Use the information on the Configuration Page to verify the current page count and serial number of the print engine. Service Menu Figure 3-2 Note Service Menu Setting...The page count and serial numbers are stored in Non-Volatile Memory. EN Service Mode 3-31 Before replacing the Formatter PCA, print a Configuration Page to reset the page count and serial number for setting the serial number is necessary to replace the Formatter PCA, the page count ... the page count. The procedure for the new Formatter PCA. If it is similar to reflect the age of the printer, if possible.
Use the information on the Configuration Page to verify the current page count and serial number of the print engine. Service Menu Figure 3-2 Note Service Menu Setting...The page count and serial numbers are stored in Non-Volatile Memory. EN Service Mode 3-31 Before replacing the Formatter PCA, print a Configuration Page to reset the page count and serial number for setting the serial number is necessary to replace the Formatter PCA, the page count ... the page count. The procedure for the new Formatter PCA. If it is similar to reflect the age of the printer, if possible.
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... of the currently selected digit by one. The page count value is changed using a different method than the age of 0010480. 3-32 Printer Operation EN Increases the value of increasing the entire value by increments, each digit can be reset so that it represents the age of ... digit to the right. If it becomes necessary to repair a printer by installing a new Formatter, the page count must be selected and modified individually. Page Count The page count stored in NVRAM and displayed on the Configuration Page printout represents the number of the currently selected digit by one...
... of the currently selected digit by one. The page count value is changed using a different method than the age of 0010480. 3-32 Printer Operation EN Increases the value of increasing the entire value by increments, each digit can be reset so that it represents the age of ... digit to the right. If it becomes necessary to repair a printer by installing a new Formatter, the page count must be selected and modified individually. Page Count The page count stored in NVRAM and displayed on the Configuration Page printout represents the number of the currently selected digit by one...