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... (Optional) . . 15 Printer Software 16 Printer Drivers 17 Software for Windows 19 Software for Macintosh Computers 21 Software for Linux 22 2 Printing Tasks Overview 23 Selecting the Output Bin 24 Printing to the Top Output Bin 25 Printing to the Rear Output Bin 26 Loading Tray 1 28 Loading Tray 2 29 Loading the 500-Sheet Tray (Optional 31... 44 Printing Full-Bleed Images 46 Printing Cards, Custom-Size and Heavy Paper 47 Printing Vellum 52 Advanced Printing Tasks 53 Using Features in the Printer Driver 53 ENWW iii
... (Optional) . . 15 Printer Software 16 Printer Drivers 17 Software for Windows 19 Software for Macintosh Computers 21 Software for Linux 22 2 Printing Tasks Overview 23 Selecting the Output Bin 24 Printing to the Top Output Bin 25 Printing to the Rear Output Bin 26 Loading Tray 1 28 Loading Tray 2 29 Loading the 500-Sheet Tray (Optional 31... 44 Printing Full-Bleed Images 46 Printing Cards, Custom-Size and Heavy Paper 47 Printing Vellum 52 Advanced Printing Tasks 53 Using Features in the Printer Driver 53 ENWW iii
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HP LaserJet 5100tn printer The HP LaserJet 5100tn printer (product number: Q1861A) is a 22 ppm laser printer that comes standard with a 100-sheet multi-purpose Tray 1, a 250-sheet Tray 2, a 500-sheet Tray 3, 32 MB of memory, an HP Jetdirect print server for connecting to a fast Ethernet (10/100Base-TX) network, an embedded Web server DIMM for remote printer management, and a duplex (two-sided) printing accessory. It is a 22 ppm laser printer that...
HP LaserJet 5100tn printer The HP LaserJet 5100tn printer (product number: Q1861A) is a 22 ppm laser printer that comes standard with a 100-sheet multi-purpose Tray 1, a 250-sheet Tray 2, a 500-sheet Tray 3, 32 MB of memory, an HP Jetdirect print server for connecting to a fast Ethernet (10/100Base-TX) network, an embedded Web server DIMM for remote printer management, and a duplex (two-sided) printing accessory. It is a 22 ppm laser printer that...
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... reams, 500 sheets each ). Replacement or additional paper tray. To order a sample, in the U.S. Premium HP brand paper for a variety of 10 reams, 500 sheets each ). HP brand recycled paper for use with the printer.) Ordering Information Paper Handling Item 500-Sheet Paper Feeder and Tray 250-Sheet Paper Feeder and Tray Duplex Printing Accessory (duplexer) 250-Sheet Replacement Tray 500-Sheet Replacement Tray HP Multipurpose Paper HP LaserJet Paper HP LaserJet Recycled...
... reams, 500 sheets each ). Replacement or additional paper tray. To order a sample, in the U.S. Premium HP brand paper for a variety of 10 reams, 500 sheets each ). HP brand recycled paper for use with the printer.) Ordering Information Paper Handling Item 500-Sheet Paper Feeder and Tray 250-Sheet Paper Feeder and Tray Duplex Printing Accessory (duplexer) 250-Sheet Replacement Tray 500-Sheet Replacement Tray HP Multipurpose Paper HP LaserJet Paper HP LaserJet Recycled...
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Note To avoid paper jams, do not load trays while the printer is flat in a 500-sheet tray (optional). For correct orientation, see page A-6. ENWW Chapter 2: Printing Tasks 31 Loading the 500-Sheet Tray (Optional) The following instructions are for loading standard sizes in the tray at all four corners and below the tabs on the guides. For supported sizes...
Note To avoid paper jams, do not load trays while the printer is flat in a 500-sheet tray (optional). For correct orientation, see page A-6. ENWW Chapter 2: Printing Tasks 31 Loading the 500-Sheet Tray (Optional) The following instructions are for loading standard sizes in the tray at all four corners and below the tabs on the guides. For supported sizes...
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... Handling Menu in the printer's control panel, select TRAY 1 MODE=CASSETTE. 2 Also from Tray 1 44 Chapter 2: Printing Tasks ENWW Printing Rotated Paper The printer can print letter and A4 in a rotated orientation from Tray 1. The printer can print letter, A4, A5, Executive, and B5 (JIS) in a rotated orientation (short-edge first) from a 500-sheet tray. Some types of paper...
... Handling Menu in the printer's control panel, select TRAY 1 MODE=CASSETTE. 2 Also from Tray 1 44 Chapter 2: Printing Tasks ENWW Printing Rotated Paper The printer can print letter and A4 in a rotated orientation from Tray 1. The printer can print letter, A4, A5, Executive, and B5 (JIS) in a rotated orientation (short-edge first) from a 500-sheet tray. Some types of paper...
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500-Sheet Tray: 1 Rotate the dial inside the front of the tray to the correct paper size. 2 Load paper with the side-to-be printed facing down, and the top, short-edge toward the front of the tray. 3 In the printer driver or software application select the size and location of the rotated paper. Figure 16 Printing Rotated Paper from the 500-Sheet Tray ENWW Chapter 2: Printing Tasks 45
500-Sheet Tray: 1 Rotate the dial inside the front of the tray to the correct paper size. 2 Load paper with the side-to-be printed facing down, and the top, short-edge toward the front of the tray. 3 In the printer driver or software application select the size and location of the rotated paper. Figure 16 Printing Rotated Paper from the 500-Sheet Tray ENWW Chapter 2: Printing Tasks 45
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...and Heavy Paper Custom-size paper can be printed from Tray 1 to use it (page 26). To alternate paper and small or narrow media, from the 500-sheet tray. Do not load more than one custom size at a time. The printer's control panel can be set for one size of small...to the rear output bin. Heavy paper and very small or very large custom-size paper should be printed from Tray 1 or the optional 500-sheet tray. For paper specifications, see page 50. Tray Tray 1 Optional 500-Sheet Tray Minimum Size 3 by 5 inches (76 by 127 mm) 5.8 by 8.2 inches (148 by 210 mm) Maximum...
...and Heavy Paper Custom-size paper can be printed from Tray 1 to use it (page 26). To alternate paper and small or narrow media, from the 500-sheet tray. Do not load more than one custom size at a time. The printer's control panel can be set for one size of small...to the rear output bin. Heavy paper and very small or very large custom-size paper should be printed from Tray 1 or the optional 500-sheet tray. For paper specifications, see page 50. Tray Tray 1 Optional 500-Sheet Tray Minimum Size 3 by 5 inches (76 by 127 mm) 5.8 by 8.2 inches (148 by 210 mm) Maximum...
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...ENWW To load standard sizes, see page A-6. Note To avoid paper jams, do not load trays while the printer is printing. 1 Pull the tray completely out of the printer and place it . 5 Make sure the paper is flat in a 500-sheet tray (optional). Slide the rear guide against the edge of the rear paper guide. The front... left and right guides to match the width of paper, see page 31. Loading Custom-Size Paper in the 500-Sheet Tray The following instructions are for loading custom-sizes in the tray at all four corners and below the tabs on the guides, and the edges should be lined up with the...
...ENWW To load standard sizes, see page A-6. Note To avoid paper jams, do not load trays while the printer is printing. 1 Pull the tray completely out of the printer and place it . 5 Make sure the paper is flat in a 500-sheet tray (optional). Slide the rear guide against the edge of the rear paper guide. The front... left and right guides to match the width of paper, see page 31. Loading Custom-Size Paper in the 500-Sheet Tray The following instructions are for loading custom-sizes in the tray at all four corners and below the tabs on the guides, and the edges should be lined up with the...
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... settings.) The control panel must be selected from the software application (the preferred method), the printer driver, and from the edges. Tray 1 X edge X edge Y edge Y edge Optional 500-Sheet Tray Figure 17 Printing Custom-Size Paper 50 Chapter 2: Printing Tasks ENWW Setting Custom Paper Sizes When custom paper is longer than 3 inches (76 mm) wide...
... settings.) The control panel must be selected from the software application (the preferred method), the printer driver, and from the edges. Tray 1 X edge X edge Y edge Y edge Optional 500-Sheet Tray Figure 17 Printing Custom-Size Paper 50 Chapter 2: Printing Tasks ENWW Setting Custom Paper Sizes When custom paper is longer than 3 inches (76 mm) wide...
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... edge of the paper) as shown in the printer's control panel. If custom paper is loaded in the optional 500-sheet tray, be 5 to 18.5 inches (127 to 470 mm) for Tray 1 or 5.8 to 17 inches (210 to 432 mm) for the 500-sheet tray (optional). See "Customizing Tray 1 Operation" on page 55. If the settings...2 From the Printing Menu, select inches or millimeters as the unit of measurement. 3 From the Printing Menu, set to 297 mm) for the 500-sheet tray (optional). 4 If custom paper is 8 by 10 inches (203 by 254 mm), set X=8 inches and Y=10 inches (X=203 millimeters and Y=254 millimeters).
... edge of the paper) as shown in the printer's control panel. If custom paper is loaded in the optional 500-sheet tray, be 5 to 18.5 inches (127 to 470 mm) for Tray 1 or 5.8 to 17 inches (210 to 432 mm) for the 500-sheet tray (optional). See "Customizing Tray 1 Operation" on page 55. If the settings...2 From the Printing Menu, select inches or millimeters as the unit of measurement. 3 From the Printing Menu, set to 297 mm) for the 500-sheet tray (optional). 4 If custom paper is 8 by 10 inches (203 by 254 mm), set X=8 inches and Y=10 inches (X=203 millimeters and Y=254 millimeters).
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... into the printer and the paper size dials are set to source (a paper tray). Set the paper size dial in the tray to adjust and load the trays correctly. (See the sections on loading paper, starting on page 29.) • Optional 500-sheet tray: Paper size settings are set the Tray 1 size... from the Paper Handling Menu. Benefits of paper. For supported types, see page 50. • Tray 2: Paper size settings are adjusted when paper is shared, and more than...
... into the printer and the paper size dials are set to source (a paper tray). Set the paper size dial in the tray to adjust and load the trays correctly. (See the sections on loading paper, starting on page 29.) • Optional 500-sheet tray: Paper size settings are set the Tray 1 size... from the Paper Handling Menu. Benefits of paper. For supported types, see page 50. • Tray 2: Paper size settings are adjusted when paper is shared, and more than...
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500-Sheet Tray (Optional) Dimensions1 Weight Capacity2 Letter Letter-R3 8.5 by 11 in (216 by 279 mm) A4 A4-R3 8.3 by 11.7 ...5.8 by 8.2 in (148 by 210 mm) 11 by 17 in (279 by 432 mm) 16 to 28 lb (60 to 105 g/m2) 500 sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m2) paper A3 11.7 by 16.5 in (297 by 420 mm) B4 (JIS) 10.1 by 14.3 in (257...11 by 17 in (148 by 210 to 297 by 419 OR 280 by 432 mm) 1.The printer supports a wide range of media sizes. A-6 Specifications ENWW Check the printer software for supported sizes. 2.Capacity may vary depending on media weight and thickness, and environmental conditions. ...
500-Sheet Tray (Optional) Dimensions1 Weight Capacity2 Letter Letter-R3 8.5 by 11 in (216 by 279 mm) A4 A4-R3 8.3 by 11.7 ...5.8 by 8.2 in (148 by 210 mm) 11 by 17 in (279 by 432 mm) 16 to 28 lb (60 to 105 g/m2) 500 sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m2) paper A3 11.7 by 16.5 in (297 by 420 mm) B4 (JIS) 10.1 by 14.3 in (257...11 by 17 in (148 by 210 to 297 by 419 OR 280 by 432 mm) 1.The printer supports a wide range of media sizes. A-6 Specifications ENWW Check the printer software for supported sizes. 2.Capacity may vary depending on media weight and thickness, and environmental conditions. ...
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... Access Denied Menus Locked message 14 accessing embedded Web server E-1 HP JetDirect print server network E-4 Windows printer driver 19 accessories locating 8 ordering 9 troubleshooting 99 types 8 ...printer 2 bidirectional parallel communication setting B-17 Binding setting for duplex printing 34, B-5 bins, see output bins blank configuration page, troubleshooting 95 display, troubleshooting 94 both sides, printing with duplex accessory 33 buffer changing size C-7 overflow 88 printing data in 13 C cables, troubleshooting 96, 99 Cancel Job key 13 capacities 250-sheet tray A-5 500-sheet tray...
... Access Denied Menus Locked message 14 accessing embedded Web server E-1 HP JetDirect print server network E-4 Windows printer driver 19 accessories locating 8 ordering 9 troubleshooting 99 types 8 ...printer 2 bidirectional parallel communication setting B-17 Binding setting for duplex printing 34, B-5 bins, see output bins blank configuration page, troubleshooting 95 display, troubleshooting 94 both sides, printing with duplex accessory 33 buffer changing size C-7 overflow 88 printing data in 13 C cables, troubleshooting 96, 99 Cancel Job key 13 capacities 250-sheet tray A-5 500-sheet tray...
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...current printer settings printing 14 verifying 105 Custom Install option installing HP software 19 installing preferences 17 customizing Tray 1 operation 55 custom-size paper card stock, types of A-13 guidelines for printing 50 loading in 500-sheet tray 48... diagnostic pages, embedded Web server E-4 dial, paper size 31 Dimension settings B-9 dimensions for paper 250-sheet tray A-5 500-sheet tray A-6 duplex printing accessory A-7 Tray 1 A-4 Tray 2 A-5 dimensions for printer A-15 DIMM,installing C-2 DIMMs accessories 8 checking memory installation C-5 locating 8 location for additional memory 7...
...current printer settings printing 14 verifying 105 Custom Install option installing HP software 19 installing preferences 17 customizing Tray 1 operation 55 custom-size paper card stock, types of A-13 guidelines for printing 50 loading in 500-sheet tray 48... diagnostic pages, embedded Web server E-4 dial, paper size 31 Dimension settings B-9 dimensions for paper 250-sheet tray A-5 500-sheet tray A-6 duplex printing accessory A-7 Tray 1 A-4 Tray 2 A-5 dimensions for printer A-15 DIMM,installing C-2 DIMMs accessories 8 checking memory installation C-5 locating 8 location for additional memory 7...
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...1200 2, B-6 features, printer 2 feeding paper, problems with 98, A-8 file directory, printing B-3 file system full 84 500-sheet tray (optional) loading 31 ... fonts 107 flash memory, upgrading C-1 flowchart, troubleshooting for Macintosh 100 printer errors 94 font DIMMs locating 8 font source settings B-9 fonts configuring...both sides 34 printing custo-size paper 50 sharing printers 57 transparencies 43 H half-duplex operation setting B-...Tray 1 41 printing margins 40 printing with adhesive strips or flaps A-12 problems with A-13 specifications A-13 weight specifications A-13 Help button, in printer...
...1200 2, B-6 features, printer 2 feeding paper, problems with 98, A-8 file directory, printing B-3 file system full 84 500-sheet tray (optional) loading 31 ... fonts 107 flash memory, upgrading C-1 flowchart, troubleshooting for Macintosh 100 printer errors 94 font DIMMs locating 8 font source settings B-9 fonts configuring...both sides 34 printing custo-size paper 50 sharing printers 57 transparencies 43 H half-duplex operation setting B-...Tray 1 41 printing margins 40 printing with adhesive strips or flaps A-12 problems with A-13 specifications A-13 weight specifications A-13 Help button, in printer...
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...from control panel 13 using for troubleshooting 104 viewing from embedded Web server E-2 input device failure 91 input trays, see HP LaserJet Utility LaserWriter printer driver 21 latest drivers, obtaining 16 layout options duplexing 37 printing multiple pages on configuration page 106 installing drivers... 103 loading 500-sheet tray 31 custom-size paper in 500-sheet tray 48 envelopes in Tray 1 41 Tray 1 28 Tray 2 29 locating paper jams 76 locked menus message 83 locking control panel 21 paper trays 57 loose toner, troubleshooting 93, A-8 M Macintosh Job Retention 59 PPDs 17 printer drivers 21,...
...from control panel 13 using for troubleshooting 104 viewing from embedded Web server E-2 input device failure 91 input trays, see HP LaserJet Utility LaserWriter printer driver 21 latest drivers, obtaining 16 layout options duplexing 37 printing multiple pages on configuration page 106 installing drivers... 103 loading 500-sheet tray 31 custom-size paper in 500-sheet tray 48 envelopes in Tray 1 41 Tray 1 28 Tray 2 29 locating paper jams 76 locked menus message 83 locking control panel 21 paper trays 57 loose toner, troubleshooting 93, A-8 M Macintosh Job Retention 59 PPDs 17 printer drivers 21,...
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...B-5 overriding A4 with letter paper B-5 manual feed requests 13 printer settings 19 P page count, obtaining 105 Page Protect setting B-13 page skew, troubleshooting 93 page too complex 88 paper 500-sheet tray, specifications for A-6 A4, loading 39 card stock specifications A-13... of printer 5 MS Windows 3.1, 95, or NT help 20 printer drivers 17 software 19 multi-purpose paper, ordering 9 multi-purpose tray, see Tray 1 N naming printer from embedded Web server E-2 from HP LaserJet Utility 102 Netware setting B-18 network administration tools in printer B-20 dedicating to printer languages ...
...B-5 overriding A4 with letter paper B-5 manual feed requests 13 printer settings 19 P page count, obtaining 105 Page Protect setting B-13 page skew, troubleshooting 93 page too complex 88 paper 500-sheet tray, specifications for A-6 A4, loading 39 card stock specifications A-13... of printer 5 MS Windows 3.1, 95, or NT help 20 printer drivers 17 software 19 multi-purpose paper, ordering 9 multi-purpose tray, see Tray 1 N naming printer from embedded Web server E-2 from HP LaserJet Utility 102 Netware setting B-18 network administration tools in printer B-20 dedicating to printer languages ...
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...Tray 1 55 extension 28 list of installed options 105 loading 500-sheet tray 31 loading Tray 1 28 loading Tray 2 29 locking out 57 multi-purpose 28 ordering 9 orientation for duplex printing 36 selecting from wrong tray...38 print cartridges installing 69 life expectancy 69 ordering 9 recycling 69 setting HP TonerGuage B-15 storing 69 Print Configuration message 105 Print Configuration option B-3 ...low toner 70 Print Quality Menu B-6 print resolution, information on configuration page 105 printer changing control panel settings 14 checking configuration 104 cleaning 72 commands D-1, D-7, E-1 ...
...Tray 1 55 extension 28 list of installed options 105 loading 500-sheet tray 31 loading Tray 1 28 loading Tray 2 29 locking out 57 multi-purpose 28 ordering 9 orientation for duplex printing 36 selecting from wrong tray...38 print cartridges installing 69 life expectancy 69 ordering 9 recycling 69 setting HP TonerGuage B-15 storing 69 Print Configuration message 105 Print Configuration option B-3 ...low toner 70 Print Quality Menu B-6 print resolution, information on configuration page 105 printer changing control panel settings 14 checking configuration 104 cleaning 72 commands D-1, D-7, E-1 ...
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... websites euro character 3 weight for paper 250-sheet tray A-5 500-sheet tray A-6 duplex printing accessory A-7 Tray 1 A-4 Tray 2 A-5 weight, paper equivalence table A-9 Wide A4 setting B-10 wide format printing 2 Windows help 20 HP WebJetadmin software support 22 Job Retention 59 printer drivers 17, 19 software 19 Windows NT 3.51 PCL 5e printer driver 17 WordPerfect 5.1 printer driver 18 workgroup printing 3 wrinkled paper...
... websites euro character 3 weight for paper 250-sheet tray A-5 500-sheet tray A-6 duplex printing accessory A-7 Tray 1 A-4 Tray 2 A-5 weight, paper equivalence table A-9 Wide A4 setting B-10 wide format printing 2 Windows help 20 HP WebJetadmin software support 22 Job Retention 59 printer drivers 17, 19 software 19 Windows NT 3.51 PCL 5e printer driver 17 WordPerfect 5.1 printer driver 18 workgroup printing 3 wrinkled paper...
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... sizes up to A3 and 11 x 17. English Introduction Congratulations on the HP LaserJet 5100 printer unless otherwise stated. HP LaserJet 5100tn printer The HP LaserJet 5100tn printer (product number: Q1861A) is a 22 ppm laser printer that comes standard with a 100-sheet multi-purpose Tray 1, a 250-sheet Tray 2, a 500-sheet Tray 3, 32 MB of the HP LaserJet 5100 series printer! It is designed for workgroups and is able to print full-bleed images...
... sizes up to A3 and 11 x 17. English Introduction Congratulations on the HP LaserJet 5100 printer unless otherwise stated. HP LaserJet 5100tn printer The HP LaserJet 5100tn printer (product number: Q1861A) is a 22 ppm laser printer that comes standard with a 100-sheet multi-purpose Tray 1, a 250-sheet Tray 2, a 500-sheet Tray 3, 32 MB of the HP LaserJet 5100 series printer! It is designed for workgroups and is able to print full-bleed images...