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The purpose of this appendix is to provide supplemental service information that is unique to the HP LaserJet 5P/5MP and 6P/6MP printers. Overview The HP LaserJet 5P/5MP and 6P/6MP printers (HP Product Numbers C3150A/C3155A, and C3980A/C3982A) have many service and repair processes in the Combined Service Manual for the HP LaserJet 4L/4ML (C2003A/C2015A) HP LaserJet 4P/4MP (C2005A/C2040A). These processes are documented in common with their predecessors, the HP LaserJet 4L/4ML and 4P/4MP printers.
The purpose of this appendix is to provide supplemental service information that is unique to the HP LaserJet 5P/5MP and 6P/6MP printers. Overview The HP LaserJet 5P/5MP and 6P/6MP printers (HP Product Numbers C3150A/C3155A, and C3980A/C3982A) have many service and repair processes in the Combined Service Manual for the HP LaserJet 4L/4ML (C2003A/C2015A) HP LaserJet 4P/4MP (C2005A/C2040A). These processes are documented in common with their predecessors, the HP LaserJet 4L/4ML and 4P/4MP printers.
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HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement Product Information Product Information Printer Features Features Print Speed HP LaserJet 5P/5MP 6 PPM Text & Graphics Resolution 600 dpi; plus Resolution Enhancement Technology (REt) PCL 6 PostScript Level 21 PCL 6 Up to 12,000 Memory: HP LaserJet 5P and 6P 2MByte on-board standard memory HP LaserJet 5MP and 6MP...includes 1 MByte additional memory. 2 plus Resolution Enhancement Technology (REt) Printer Languages HP LaserJet 5P and 6P HP LaserJet 5MP and 6MP Enhanced PCL 5 PostScript Level 21 Enhanced PCL 5 Monthly Usage (...
HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement Product Information Product Information Printer Features Features Print Speed HP LaserJet 5P/5MP 6 PPM Text & Graphics Resolution 600 dpi; plus Resolution Enhancement Technology (REt) PCL 6 PostScript Level 21 PCL 6 Up to 12,000 Memory: HP LaserJet 5P and 6P 2MByte on-board standard memory HP LaserJet 5MP and 6MP...includes 1 MByte additional memory. 2 plus Resolution Enhancement Technology (REt) Printer Languages HP LaserJet 5P and 6P HP LaserJet 5MP and 6MP Enhanced PCL 5 PostScript Level 21 Enhanced PCL 5 Monthly Usage (...
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Top Output Tray 3. Tray 1 - Tray 2 - 250-sheet Paper Cassette 5. Serial Number Label 4. On/Off Button 3 HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement Product Information Key Printer Locations and Parts. Figure 1 Front View (5P/5MP shown) 1. Infrared Port and Status Light 6. MultiPurpose Tray 4. Top Cover Release Button 2. Rear Output Tray 3. Top Status Panel 2. Removable Side Panel 7. Power Cable Door 5. Interface Cable Door Figure 2 Rear View (5P/5MP shown) 1.
Top Output Tray 3. Tray 1 - Tray 2 - 250-sheet Paper Cassette 5. Serial Number Label 4. On/Off Button 3 HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement Product Information Key Printer Locations and Parts. Figure 1 Front View (5P/5MP shown) 1. Infrared Port and Status Light 6. MultiPurpose Tray 4. Top Cover Release Button 2. Rear Output Tray 3. Top Status Panel 2. Removable Side Panel 7. Power Cable Door 5. Interface Cable Door Figure 2 Rear View (5P/5MP shown) 1.
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... 3. Figure 3 Sample Model and Serial Number Labels (5P/5MP shown) 4 HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement Product Information Model and Serial Numbers The model number and serial numbers are alphanumeric: • HP LaserJet 5P • HP LaserJet 5MP • HP LaserJet 6P • HP LaserJet 6MP C3150A C3155A C3980A C3982A The serial number contains information about the Country of Origin, the...
... 3. Figure 3 Sample Model and Serial Number Labels (5P/5MP shown) 4 HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement Product Information Model and Serial Numbers The model number and serial numbers are alphanumeric: • HP LaserJet 5P • HP LaserJet 5MP • HP LaserJet 6P • HP LaserJet 6MP C3150A C3155A C3980A C3982A The serial number contains information about the Country of Origin, the...
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HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement Product Specifications Product Specifications HP LaserJet 5P/5MP Width Depth Height Weight Physical Dimensions 15.79 in. (401 mm) 17.38 in. (441.7mm) 7.92 in. (201....- 165 W (average) LaserJet 5P and HP LaserJet 5MP) During printing - 165 W (average) During standby - 5W (instant power save) During power save mode - 5 W During standby - 5W (instant power save) During power save mode - 5 W Minimum recommended circuit capacity 4 Amps 1.8 Amps Environmental Specifications Item Temperature (printer and toner cartridge) Operating ...
HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement Product Specifications Product Specifications HP LaserJet 5P/5MP Width Depth Height Weight Physical Dimensions 15.79 in. (401 mm) 17.38 in. (441.7mm) 7.92 in. (201....- 165 W (average) LaserJet 5P and HP LaserJet 5MP) During printing - 165 W (average) During standby - 5W (instant power save) During power save mode - 5 W During standby - 5W (instant power save) During power save mode - 5 W Minimum recommended circuit capacity 4 Amps 1.8 Amps Environmental Specifications Item Temperature (printer and toner cartridge) Operating ...
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HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement Product Specifications HP LaserJet 6P/6MP Height Width Depth (body) Weight Physical Dimensions 7.87 in (200 mm) 15.75 in (400 mm) 17.52 in (445 mm) 15.4 lbs. (7 kg...- 8 W During printing - 175 W (average) During standby - 8 W (instant power save) During power save mode - 8 W Minimum recommended circuit capacity 5 Amps 2.4 Amps Environmental Specifications Item Temperature (printer and toner cartridge) Operating Printing 59° to 89° F (15° to 32.5° C) Relative humidity 10% to 80% Storage/Standby -4° to 104...
HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement Product Specifications HP LaserJet 6P/6MP Height Width Depth (body) Weight Physical Dimensions 7.87 in (200 mm) 15.75 in (400 mm) 17.52 in (445 mm) 15.4 lbs. (7 kg...- 8 W During printing - 175 W (average) During standby - 8 W (instant power save) During power save mode - 8 W Minimum recommended circuit capacity 5 Amps 2.4 Amps Environmental Specifications Item Temperature (printer and toner cartridge) Operating Printing 59° to 89° F (15° to 32.5° C) Relative humidity 10% to 80% Storage/Standby -4° to 104...
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Location Space Requirements Make sure there is adequate space for: • Opening top cover (A) • Opening Tray 1 (B) • Loading Tray 2 (C) • Extending rear output tray (D) 7 HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement Product Specifications Location Space Requirements Figure 4.
Location Space Requirements Make sure there is adequate space for: • Opening top cover (A) • Opening Tray 1 (B) • Loading Tray 2 (C) • Extending rear output tray (D) 7 HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement Product Specifications Location Space Requirements Figure 4.
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... this chapter. 8 Related Documentation Title Part Number The PCL/PJL Technical Reference Package contains the following documents* 5961-0601 • PCL5 Printer Language Technical Reference Manual. HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement Documentation and Software Documentation and Software Documentation You can order the documents listed below. C3155-90901 tional Adobe PostScript Level...
... this chapter. 8 Related Documentation Title Part Number The PCL/PJL Technical Reference Package contains the following documents* 5961-0601 • PCL5 Printer Language Technical Reference Manual. HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement Documentation and Software Documentation and Software Documentation You can order the documents listed below. C3155-90901 tional Adobe PostScript Level...
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..., toolbox utilities, and a software deinstaller. HP LaserJet 6P C3980A • The HP LaserJet 6P DOS Utilities diskette. HP LaserJet 6MP C3982A • The HP LaserJet 6P DOS Utilities diskette. HP LaserJet 5P C3150A • The HP LaserJet 5P DOS Utilities and DOS Printer Drivers diskette. The DOS utilities include a Status Monitor and Remote Control Panel. HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement Documentation and Software Software The...
..., toolbox utilities, and a software deinstaller. HP LaserJet 6P C3980A • The HP LaserJet 6P DOS Utilities diskette. HP LaserJet 6MP C3982A • The HP LaserJet 6P DOS Utilities diskette. HP LaserJet 5P C3150A • The HP LaserJet 5P DOS Utilities and DOS Printer Drivers diskette. The DOS utilities include a Status Monitor and Remote Control Panel. HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement Documentation and Software Software The...
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...functions are also available from the status light just above the port (for completing tasks and six lights that indicate the status of the printer (see "To Print Using the Infrared Port," later in this appendix). 1 2 Figure 5 5P/5MP Status Panel Buttons and Lights 1.... about the operation of two buttons for more information, see Figure 5). 10 HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement New Product Features New Product Features The HP LaserJet 5P/5MP Status Panel This HP LaserJet printer has been designed to be controlled mainly by software. TRAY 1 status light ...
...functions are also available from the status light just above the port (for completing tasks and six lights that indicate the status of the printer (see "To Print Using the Infrared Port," later in this appendix). 1 2 Figure 5 5P/5MP Status Panel Buttons and Lights 1.... about the operation of two buttons for more information, see Figure 5). 10 HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement New Product Features New Product Features The HP LaserJet 5P/5MP Status Panel This HP LaserJet printer has been designed to be controlled mainly by software. TRAY 1 status light ...
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...button. ERROR (back) light 3. DATA (middle) light 4. IR (bottom) status light The Status Panel consists of the printer (see Figure 6). 11 The status lights for completing tasks and six lights that indicate the status of two buttons for Tray...printer. Figure 6 6P/6MP Status Panel Buttons and Lights 1. READY (front) light 5. TRAY 2 empty light 8. TRAY 1 (top) status light 7. JOB CANCEL button 2. GO button 6. 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...
...button. ERROR (back) light 3. DATA (middle) light 4. IR (bottom) status light The Status Panel consists of the printer (see Figure 6). 11 The status lights for completing tasks and six lights that indicate the status of two buttons for Tray...printer. Figure 6 6P/6MP Status Panel Buttons and Lights 1. READY (front) light 5. TRAY 2 empty light 8. TRAY 1 (top) status light 7. JOB CANCEL button 2. GO button 6. 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...
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... data until the job is being cleared, and then return to cancel a job that you selected. HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement New Product Features Status Panel Buttons The HP LaserJet 5P/5MP printer has two buttons: GO and RESET. Pressing the GO button: • Tells the... button on the size of the print job. • If JOB CANCEL is currently printing. The printer will happen. 12 This may take a while, depending on the 6P/6MP. The HP LaserJet 6P/6MP printer has two buttons: GO and JOB CANCEL. Pressing the JOB CANCEL button: (available on 5P/5MP...
... data until the job is being cleared, and then return to cancel a job that you selected. HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement New Product Features Status Panel Buttons The HP LaserJet 5P/5MP printer has two buttons: GO and RESET. Pressing the GO button: • Tells the... button on the size of the print job. • If JOB CANCEL is currently printing. The printer will happen. 12 This may take a while, depending on the 6P/6MP. The HP LaserJet 6P/6MP printer has two buttons: GO and JOB CANCEL. Pressing the JOB CANCEL button: (available on 5P/5MP...
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... on the computer at the same time a job is located. If this is unknown, ask your network administrator. 5 Click on the HP LaserJet 6MP printer in the AppleTalk Zones box where the printer is being printed. 8 Close the Chooser by clicking the go-away (close) box in a Macintosh environment. The... instructions on the screen. The remaining installation instructions are on a network with multiple zones, select the zone in the Select an HP LaserJet Printer box. 6 Click Setup. 7 Choose a Background Printing option. Select On if you are based on whether or not QuickDraw GX is complete! 1-18...
... on the computer at the same time a job is located. If this is unknown, ask your network administrator. 5 Click on the HP LaserJet 6MP printer in the AppleTalk Zones box where the printer is being printed. 8 Close the Chooser by clicking the go-away (close) box in a Macintosh environment. The... instructions on the screen. The remaining installation instructions are on a network with multiple zones, select the zone in the Select an HP LaserJet Printer box. 6 Click Setup. 7 Choose a Background Printing option. Select On if you are based on whether or not QuickDraw GX is complete! 1-18...
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...Trays from the Printing menu. 10 Select the paper types loaded in the AppleTalk Zones box where the printer is located. A new Printing menu is unknown, ask the network administrator. 5 Click on the HP LaserJet 6MP printer in the list:box. 6 Click Create. 7 Close the Chooser by clicking the go-away box... in the upper left corner. 8 Click on a network with multiple zones, select the zone in the printer's trays. If this is added to select it....
...Trays from the Printing menu. 10 Select the paper types loaded in the AppleTalk Zones box where the printer is located. A new Printing menu is unknown, ask the network administrator. 5 Click on the HP LaserJet 6MP printer in the list:box. 6 Click Create. 7 Close the Chooser by clicking the go-away box... in the upper left corner. 8 Click on a network with multiple zones, select the zone in the printer's trays. If this is added to select it....
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... paper path capability from Tray 1 through the rear output tray. PostScript The HP LaserJet 6MP printer also includes the Adobe PostScript Level Language and 2 printer language with Intel 80960JF RISC-based formatter). This also includes 45 scalable TrueType fonts and one bitmapped Line Printer Font. Easy Paper Handling • Adjustable Tray 1 for the most convenient output...
... paper path capability from Tray 1 through the rear output tray. PostScript The HP LaserJet 6MP printer also includes the Adobe PostScript Level Language and 2 printer language with Intel 80960JF RISC-based formatter). This also includes 45 scalable TrueType fonts and one bitmapped Line Printer Font. Easy Paper Handling • Adjustable Tray 1 for the most convenient output...
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...the amount of paper use, see page 4-4. 2 Printer Basics Enhanced Memory and Memory Expansion The HP LaserJet 6P printer comes with 2 MBytes of memory and can be expanded to 50 MBytes with the 3 available memory (SIMM) slots. The HP LaserJet 6MP printer comes with the 2 available memory (SIMM) slots...when printing from an IrDA-compliant device, such as a laptop or notebook computer. MEt automatically compresses data, virtually doubling the printer's memory and allowing more complex printing at 600 dpi with available memory. Most documents can be expanded to 35 MBytes with ...
...the amount of paper use, see page 4-4. 2 Printer Basics Enhanced Memory and Memory Expansion The HP LaserJet 6P printer comes with 2 MBytes of memory and can be expanded to 50 MBytes with the 3 available memory (SIMM) slots. The HP LaserJet 6MP printer comes with the 2 available memory (SIMM) slots...when printing from an IrDA-compliant device, such as a laptop or notebook computer. MEt automatically compresses data, virtually doubling the printer's memory and allowing more complex printing at 600 dpi with available memory. Most documents can be expanded to 35 MBytes with ...
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... Configuration Page The PostScript Configuration page shows a list of settings that are available for the HP LaserJet 6MP printer, unless the optional PostScript SIMM has been installed in the HP LaserJet 6P printer. PostScript Font The PostScript Font List is located on page 2-11. An example of the...and Resolution Enhancement settings can be printed to quickly check that are only available for the HP LaserJet 6P/6MP printers. An example of the 35 built-in the printer. PostScript Demo Page The demo (or demonstration) page can be useful when adjusting print quality...
... Configuration Page The PostScript Configuration page shows a list of settings that are available for the HP LaserJet 6MP printer, unless the optional PostScript SIMM has been installed in the HP LaserJet 6P printer. PostScript Font The PostScript Font List is located on page 2-11. An example of the...and Resolution Enhancement settings can be printed to quickly check that are only available for the HP LaserJet 6P/6MP printers. An example of the 35 built-in the printer. PostScript Demo Page The demo (or demonstration) page can be useful when adjusting print quality...
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... the desired test page. • For Windows 3.1 or Windows 3.11 for the HP LaserJet 6P printer. The PostScript test pages will be printed for Workgroups: 1 Open the LaserJet Printers group. 2 Double click the HP LaserJet Utility icon. 3 Click the Test Pages tab. 4 Click the desired test page... 2-9 The instructions vary depending on the computer or operating system that are available for the printer can only be printed for the HP LaserJet 6MP printer (and the HP LaserJet 6P printer, if the optional PostScript SIMM has been installed). • PCL self test/PostScript configuration page ...
... the desired test page. • For Windows 3.1 or Windows 3.11 for the HP LaserJet 6P printer. The PostScript test pages will be printed for Workgroups: 1 Open the LaserJet Printers group. 2 Double click the HP LaserJet Utility icon. 3 Click the Test Pages tab. 4 Click the desired test page... 2-9 The instructions vary depending on the computer or operating system that are available for the printer can only be printed for the HP LaserJet 6MP printer (and the HP LaserJet 6P printer, if the optional PostScript SIMM has been installed). • PCL self test/PostScript configuration page ...
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Option Description or Use Toner Cartridge Toner Cartridge Replacement toner cartridges. Adobe's PostScript Level 2 printer language The PostScript SIMM includes 1 Mbyte of printing. This comes installed in the HP LaserJet 6MP printer. The HP LaserJet 6MP printer comes with 3 MBytes of memory and can be expanded to 50 MBytes with the 3 available memory (SIMM) slots. Accessories and Ordering Information The...
Option Description or Use Toner Cartridge Toner Cartridge Replacement toner cartridges. Adobe's PostScript Level 2 printer language The PostScript SIMM includes 1 Mbyte of printing. This comes installed in the HP LaserJet 6MP printer. The HP LaserJet 6MP printer comes with 3 MBytes of memory and can be expanded to 50 MBytes with the 3 available memory (SIMM) slots. Accessories and Ordering Information The...
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HP LaserJet 6MP The HP LaserJet 6MP printer has 3 MBytes of RAM. (See page 2-20 for ordering information.) • More printer memory (available in 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 MByte SIMMs). (See page 2-20 for ordering information.) • SIMM-based accessory typefaces, fonts, macros, and patterns. • Other SIMM-based printer languages and printer options. D Memory Installation Overview HP LaserJet 6P The HP LaserJet 6P printer has 2 MBytes of...
HP LaserJet 6MP The HP LaserJet 6MP printer has 3 MBytes of RAM. (See page 2-20 for ordering information.) • More printer memory (available in 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 MByte SIMMs). (See page 2-20 for ordering information.) • SIMM-based accessory typefaces, fonts, macros, and patterns. • Other SIMM-based printer languages and printer options. D Memory Installation Overview HP LaserJet 6P The HP LaserJet 6P printer has 2 MBytes of...
