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... Printer Locations and Parts 4 Model and Serial Numbers 5 Product Specifications 6 Documentation and Software 8 Documentation 8 Software 9 New Product Features 10 The HP LaserJet 5P/5MP Status Panel 10 The GO and RESET Buttons 10 The Status Lights 11 Common LED patterns 12 Paper Movement Overview 16 Infrared Communication 18 To Print Using the Infrared Port 20 Troubleshooting IR Printing Problems 22 Interface Connections 25 The Parallel Printer Interfaces 26 Resource Saving 27 I/O Buffering 28 Service Mode, PJL Defaults 30 Test Pages and Resets 32 Printing a Self-Test Page...
... Printer Locations and Parts 4 Model and Serial Numbers 5 Product Specifications 6 Documentation and Software 8 Documentation 8 Software 9 New Product Features 10 The HP LaserJet 5P/5MP Status Panel 10 The GO and RESET Buttons 10 The Status Lights 11 Common LED patterns 12 Paper Movement Overview 16 Infrared Communication 18 To Print Using the Infrared Port 20 Troubleshooting IR Printing Problems 22 Interface Connections 25 The Parallel Printer Interfaces 26 Resource Saving 27 I/O Buffering 28 Service Mode, PJL Defaults 30 Test Pages and Resets 32 Printing a Self-Test Page...
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... printer. Pressing the RESET button: • Clears incomplete print jobs from the printer's memory. • Clears errors. • Removes all temporary fonts and macros. • Returns all printer settings to resume printing. • Prints a demo page. This status light comes on steady). The printer must be in Ready Mode (the green Ready light on only when the IR port is open. 11 HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement New Product Features Pressing the GO button: • Tells the printer to the default...
... printer. Pressing the RESET button: • Clears incomplete print jobs from the printer's memory. • Clears errors. • Removes all temporary fonts and macros. • Returns all printer settings to resume printing. • Prints a demo page. This status light comes on steady). The printer must be in Ready Mode (the green Ready light on only when the IR port is open. 11 HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement New Product Features Pressing the GO button: • Tells the printer to the default...
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... print. The lights on the Status Panel "cascade" (each light turns on for an extended period of time (the Ready light does not begin to flash), press the GO button to print. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement New Product Features Light Pattern Description The printer is in Ready Mode and is ready to print if, for example, the document or page contains complex text or graphics. Add paper to be manually fed into Tray...
... print. The lights on the Status Panel "cascade" (each light turns on for an extended period of time (the Ready light does not begin to flash), press the GO button to print. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement New Product Features Light Pattern Description The printer is in Ready Mode and is ready to print if, for example, the document or page contains complex text or graphics. Add paper to be manually fed into Tray...
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... the IrDA standard, and follow the troubleshooting procedure immediately following checklist will help determine the source of proper configuration. Check the port assignment, the IRQ level, and the base address value. Troubleshooting IR Printing Problems IR printing problems may not be available from direct center. 7. Verify the IR software has been loaded on page 65. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement New Product Features If you still have problems printing, make sure...
... the IrDA standard, and follow the troubleshooting procedure immediately following checklist will help determine the source of proper configuration. Check the port assignment, the IRQ level, and the base address value. Troubleshooting IR Printing Problems IR printing problems may not be available from direct center. 7. Verify the IR software has been loaded on page 65. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement New Product Features If you still have problems printing, make sure...
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... job. @PJL SET SERVICEMODE=HPBOISEID Enter Service Mode @PJL SET PAGES=0 Set page count [= xxxxx] @PJL SET CRPAPER=LETTER Sets cold reset page size [= Letter/A4] @PJL SET SKIPDEMO=FALSE Skips demo/PCL type page [= true/false] @PJL SET DIAGNOSTICS=OFF Sets diagnostics [= OFF/ON] (for page protection to LEGAL paper size. @PJL SET MANUALFEED=ON Sets manual feed mode. @PJL SET LANG = FRENCH, Sets the default display language1 GERMAN... 1 Do not confuse this command with @PJL ENTER LANGUAGE, which sets the printer language to factory defaults. @PJL SET ECONOMODE=ON Sets...
... job. @PJL SET SERVICEMODE=HPBOISEID Enter Service Mode @PJL SET PAGES=0 Set page count [= xxxxx] @PJL SET CRPAPER=LETTER Sets cold reset page size [= Letter/A4] @PJL SET SKIPDEMO=FALSE Skips demo/PCL type page [= true/false] @PJL SET DIAGNOSTICS=OFF Sets diagnostics [= OFF/ON] (for page protection to LEGAL paper size. @PJL SET MANUALFEED=ON Sets manual feed mode. @PJL SET LANG = FRENCH, Sets the default display language1 GERMAN... 1 Do not confuse this command with @PJL ENTER LANGUAGE, which sets the printer language to factory defaults. @PJL SET ECONOMODE=ON Sets...
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In addition, the Reset button has been replaced by the Job Cancel button. GO button 6. READY (front) light 5. HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement New Product Features The HP LaserJet 6P/6MP Status Panel The status panel on the HP LaserJet 6P/6MP printer differs slightly from top status panel down to the trays. These status lights are now located next to the front of the printer (see Figure 6). 11 IR (bottom) status light The Status Panel consists of two buttons for Tray 1 and Tray 2 have been...
In addition, the Reset button has been replaced by the Job Cancel button. GO button 6. READY (front) light 5. HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement New Product Features The HP LaserJet 6P/6MP Status Panel The status panel on the HP LaserJet 6P/6MP printer differs slightly from top status panel down to the trays. These status lights are now located next to the front of the printer (see Figure 6). 11 IR (bottom) status light The Status Panel consists of two buttons for Tray 1 and Tray 2 have been...
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... its memory. Add paper to clear the data from the printer's memory. TRAY 1 (amber) Tray 1 (the MP tray) is empty. DATA (green) When the Data light is open. When the Ready light and the Data light are six Status Panel lights on , the printer still has unprinted data in the process of the printer by displaying an amber or a green hue and flashing individually or sequentially as a paper jam, missing toner cartridge, or the printer's top cover is on . Add paper to feed the paper. Once...
... its memory. Add paper to clear the data from the printer's memory. TRAY 1 (amber) Tray 1 (the MP tray) is empty. DATA (green) When the Data light is open. When the Ready light and the Data light are six Status Panel lights on , the printer still has unprinted data in the process of the printer by displaying an amber or a green hue and flashing individually or sequentially as a paper jam, missing toner cartridge, or the printer's top cover is on . Add paper to feed the paper. Once...
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... have problems printing using the IR port, contact the manufacturer or dealer where you purchased your HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP printer. Verify the IR software has been loaded on the primary device. (This is properly configured. Check the port assignment, the IRQ level, and the base address value. Check both the DOS AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files, and the Windows system configuration. HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement New Product...
... have problems printing using the IR port, contact the manufacturer or dealer where you purchased your HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP printer. Verify the IR software has been loaded on the primary device. (This is properly configured. Check the port assignment, the IRQ level, and the base address value. Check both the DOS AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files, and the Windows system configuration. HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement New Product...
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...manual feed mode. @PJL SET LANG = FRENCH, GERMAN... Other PJL Command examples: @PJL INITIALIZE Sets user environment to factory defaults. @PJL SET ECONOMODE=ON Sets Economode @PJL SET PAGEPROTECT=LEGAL Sets the memory size for ISV use) Exits Service Mode Selects user paper size default Performs PJL reset Exits PJL mode Prints Self-Test page Resets the printer. Enter Service Mode Set page count [= xxxxx] Sets cold reset page size [= Letter/A4] Skips demo/PCL type page [= true/false] Sets diagnostics [= OFF/ON] (for page protection to PCL or PostScript. 33 HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP...
...manual feed mode. @PJL SET LANG = FRENCH, GERMAN... Other PJL Command examples: @PJL INITIALIZE Sets user environment to factory defaults. @PJL SET ECONOMODE=ON Sets Economode @PJL SET PAGEPROTECT=LEGAL Sets the memory size for ISV use) Exits Service Mode Selects user paper size default Performs PJL reset Exits PJL mode Prints Self-Test page Resets the printer. Enter Service Mode Set page count [= xxxxx] Sets cold reset page size [= Letter/A4] Skips demo/PCL type page [= true/false] Sets diagnostics [= OFF/ON] (for page protection to PCL or PostScript. 33 HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP...
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..., 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The troubleshooting process for the HP LaserJet 5P/5MP and 6P/6MP printers has two key differences from the 4L/4ML printer: • Different error light patterns (5 LEDs instead of the error LED patterns and instructions on the printer to continue printing (some data may be automatically configured. 60 Replace the SIMM that caused the error. Or press the [GO] button on troubleshooting the infrared port A data error has...
..., 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The troubleshooting process for the HP LaserJet 5P/5MP and 6P/6MP printers has two key differences from the 4L/4ML printer: • Different error light patterns (5 LEDs instead of the error LED patterns and instructions on the printer to continue printing (some data may be automatically configured. 60 Replace the SIMM that caused the error. Or press the [GO] button on troubleshooting the infrared port A data error has...
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... RESET -12 error -65, -70 Index-2 ordering -106 ordering -106 memory, SIMM removal -43 model number -4 Monthly Usage -2 N Network, connecting to -28 networks -28 NVRAM -34 O ordering books -8 - -9 consumables -77 LocalTalk -106 parts -76 Postscript -106 ordering consumables -77 ordering parts -76 P pages, self-test -35 panel See status panel Paper path -17 - -18 size -2 paper jams -13 paper movement, overview (theory) -17 paper specifications -8 - -9 paper trays -2 - -3, -106 paper-out flag -48 parallel cable -28 parallel interface -2 parallel ports...
... RESET -12 error -65, -70 Index-2 ordering -106 ordering -106 memory, SIMM removal -43 model number -4 Monthly Usage -2 N Network, connecting to -28 networks -28 NVRAM -34 O ordering books -8 - -9 consumables -77 LocalTalk -106 parts -76 Postscript -106 ordering consumables -77 ordering parts -76 P pages, self-test -35 panel See status panel Paper path -17 - -18 size -2 paper jams -13 paper movement, overview (theory) -17 paper specifications -8 - -9 paper trays -2 - -3, -106 paper-out flag -48 parallel cable -28 parallel interface -2 parallel ports...
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... instructions on the computer screen. 1 Printer Setup Note Installing the DOS Printing Software The DOS printing software consists of the printer's features. The printer setup is complete! The printer setup is complete! The RCP enables you to change printer settings if the DOS software application does not support the printer feature you want to receive a driver for RCP instructions. If you to obtain a printer driver. These substitute drivers allow you are waiting to use the HP LaserJet 6P/6MP printer...
... instructions on the computer screen. 1 Printer Setup Note Installing the DOS Printing Software The DOS printing software consists of the printer's features. The printer setup is complete! The printer setup is complete! The RCP enables you to change printer settings if the DOS software application does not support the printer feature you want to receive a driver for RCP instructions. If you to obtain a printer driver. These substitute drivers allow you are waiting to use the HP LaserJet 6P/6MP printer...
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See page 3-4. Fonts Automatic Language Switching When optional printer languages (such as PostScript) are benefits of the new PCL 6 printer language. See page 4-2. See page 3-3. • Select either the top output tray or the rear output tray for letterhead, envelopes, labels, transparencies, custom sized media, postcards, and heavy paper. See page 3-3. • Adjustable Tray 2 with 35 built-in PostScript language fonts. This also includes 45 scalable TrueType fonts and one bitmapped Line Printer Font. High Print Quality • True 600 x 600 dots per -minute printing (...
See page 3-4. Fonts Automatic Language Switching When optional printer languages (such as PostScript) are benefits of the new PCL 6 printer language. See page 4-2. See page 3-3. • Select either the top output tray or the rear output tray for letterhead, envelopes, labels, transparencies, custom sized media, postcards, and heavy paper. See page 3-3. • Adjustable Tray 2 with 35 built-in PostScript language fonts. This also includes 45 scalable TrueType fonts and one bitmapped Line Printer Font. High Print Quality • True 600 x 600 dots per -minute printing (...
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... access the following software utilities and helps: • Printer Status The Printer Status displays a pop-up message on solving common printer/printing problems. • HP FontSmart HP FontSmart is connected directly to a computer through one of the parallel ports. • HP LaserJet Utility The HP LaserJet Utility provides access to the computer screen when the printer is a font management tool that allows easy control of a printer will report any problem, error condition, or other status message directly to printer settings...
... access the following software utilities and helps: • Printer Status The Printer Status displays a pop-up message on solving common printer/printing problems. • HP FontSmart HP FontSmart is connected directly to a computer through one of the parallel ports. • HP LaserJet Utility The HP LaserJet Utility provides access to the computer screen when the printer is a font management tool that allows easy control of a printer will report any problem, error condition, or other status message directly to printer settings...
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... Printing Software Components If the Macintosh Printing Software was loaded during printer setup (see page 1-18), the following software components are available: • HP LaserJet Printer Driver and 6MP PPD File This PostScript printer driver is for non-GX Macintosh system 7.5 or newer. • HP LaserJet 6MP QuickDraw GX Printer Driver This PostScript printer driver is for Macintosh System 7.5 (or newer) with QuickDraw GX installed. • HP LaserJet Utility This utility allows you to view or send printer settings...
... Printing Software Components If the Macintosh Printing Software was loaded during printer setup (see page 1-18), the following software components are available: • HP LaserJet Printer Driver and 6MP PPD File This PostScript printer driver is for non-GX Macintosh system 7.5 or newer. • HP LaserJet 6MP QuickDraw GX Printer Driver This PostScript printer driver is for Macintosh System 7.5 (or newer) with QuickDraw GX installed. • HP LaserJet Utility This utility allows you to view or send printer settings...
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.../High Quality, access the EconoMode option in the printer driver (or DOS Remote Control Panel). This lowers printing costs by redistributing the toner. Finishing Print Jobs When Running Out of Toner When faded or light areas appear on the printed page by 50%. The following procedure allows you to finish the current print job(s) before replacing the toner cartridge. 4-4 Printer Tips and Maintenance EN Extending the Life of the Toner Cartridge Using EconoMode EconoMode creates draft-quality printing...
.../High Quality, access the EconoMode option in the printer driver (or DOS Remote Control Panel). This lowers printing costs by redistributing the toner. Finishing Print Jobs When Running Out of Toner When faded or light areas appear on the printed page by 50%. The following procedure allows you to finish the current print job(s) before replacing the toner cartridge. 4-4 Printer Tips and Maintenance EN Extending the Life of the Toner Cartridge Using EconoMode EconoMode creates draft-quality printing...
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... Toner Cartridges Do not remove the toner cartridge from its packaging until you print text, a toner cartridge lasts an average of a cartridge in the HP toner cartridge box. The shelf life of 4,400 pages, printed at 5% coverage. (A typical business letter is about 5% coverage.) This assumes that print jobs require. When you are not HP products, HP cannot influence or control their quality. 4-6 Printer Tips and Maintenance EN Recycling Toner Cartridges Follow the instructions in the Recycling Instruction Guide included...
... Toner Cartridges Do not remove the toner cartridge from its packaging until you print text, a toner cartridge lasts an average of a cartridge in the HP toner cartridge box. The shelf life of 4,400 pages, printed at 5% coverage. (A typical business letter is about 5% coverage.) This assumes that print jobs require. When you are not HP products, HP cannot influence or control their quality. 4-6 Printer Tips and Maintenance EN Recycling Toner Cartridges Follow the instructions in the Recycling Instruction Guide included...
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... [Go] to clear the error. See the "Clearing Paper Jams" section starting on . Any good banks of data errors on the following page. Recoverable Error • The top cover is missing or not installed correctly. If the light pattern appears again, contact your dealer or HP service representative. 5-12 Problem Solving EN Troubleshooting Error Messages When the Error (back) light is on the SIMM will be configured. Close the cover. • The toner cartridge is open.
... [Go] to clear the error. See the "Clearing Paper Jams" section starting on . Any good banks of data errors on the following page. Recoverable Error • The top cover is missing or not installed correctly. If the light pattern appears again, contact your dealer or HP service representative. 5-12 Problem Solving EN Troubleshooting Error Messages When the Error (back) light is on the SIMM will be configured. Close the cover. • The toner cartridge is open.
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... using on printer 4-7 cleaning internal mirror 4-8 cleaning brush 4-8 clearing paper jams 5-2 continuable error data error 5-14 custom sized paper 3-15 D data error continuable error 5-14 IO error 5-13 memory overflow 5-13 NVRAM Error 5-14 print overrun 5-13 service error 5-14 EN temporary connection break 5-13 temporary error 5-14 data error messages 5-13 data light location 2-4 declaration of conformity A-6 density of print on page 4-2 distorted printing troubleshooting 5-15 documentation, supplementary ordering 2-21 DOS installing printing software 1-17 DOS Remote Control Panel accessing...
... using on printer 4-7 cleaning internal mirror 4-8 cleaning brush 4-8 clearing paper jams 5-2 continuable error data error 5-14 custom sized paper 3-15 D data error continuable error 5-14 IO error 5-13 memory overflow 5-13 NVRAM Error 5-14 print overrun 5-13 service error 5-14 EN temporary connection break 5-13 temporary error 5-14 data error messages 5-13 data light location 2-4 declaration of conformity A-6 density of print on page 4-2 distorted printing troubleshooting 5-15 documentation, supplementary ordering 2-21 DOS installing printing software 1-17 DOS Remote Control Panel accessing...
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... 1-2 memory features 2-3 memory overflow data error 5-13 model number location 1-3 N N-up printing 4-3 network issues troubleshooting 5-16 network users special note 2-14 EN C-2 LocalTalk port 1-9 M Macintosh installing printing software 1-18 port 1-9 printing errors 5-19 troubleshooting 5-18 Macintosh serial cable attaching 1-11 Macintosh software components 2-19 maintenance printer 4-1 - 4-8 manual feed 3-9 light message 2-7 manufacturer information A-6 media accessories ordering 2-21 media input options 3-3 media output options 3-4 media size specifications B-2 media sizes Tray 1 3-3 Tray...
... 1-2 memory features 2-3 memory overflow data error 5-13 model number location 1-3 N N-up printing 4-3 network issues troubleshooting 5-16 network users special note 2-14 EN C-2 LocalTalk port 1-9 M Macintosh installing printing software 1-18 port 1-9 printing errors 5-19 troubleshooting 5-18 Macintosh serial cable attaching 1-11 Macintosh software components 2-19 maintenance printer 4-1 - 4-8 manual feed 3-9 light message 2-7 manufacturer information A-6 media accessories ordering 2-21 media input options 3-3 media output options 3-4 media size specifications B-2 media sizes Tray 1 3-3 Tray...