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...Errors 60 Infrared Port Not Responding 65 Using the Infrared Test Tool 66 Parts and Diagrams 68 Ordering Parts 68 Ordering Consumables 69 iii Contents Overview 2 Product Information 3 Key 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 ...
...Errors 60 Infrared Port Not Responding 65 Using the Infrared Test Tool 66 Parts and Diagrams 68 Ordering Parts 68 Ordering Consumables 69 iii Contents Overview 2 Product Information 3 Key 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 ...
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...ERROR status light 3. GO button 8. IR port status light The Status Panel consists of two buttons you use to be controlled mainly by software. However, some simple functions are also available from the status light just above the port (for more information, see Figure 5). HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement New Product Features New Product Features The HP LaserJet 5P.../5MP Status Panel This HP LaserJet ...
...ERROR status light 3. GO button 8. IR port status light The Status Panel consists of two buttons you use to be controlled mainly by software. However, some simple functions are also available from the status light just above the port (for more information, see Figure 5). HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement New Product Features New Product Features The HP LaserJet 5P.../5MP Status Panel This HP LaserJet ...
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... open. 11 HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement New Product Features Pressing the GO button: • Tells the printer to the default values that you selected. ERROR (amber) Indicates an error condition, such as they do for any other port on the printer: • ERROR • TRAY 1 • TRAY 2 • DATA • READY These lights indicate the...
... open. 11 HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement New Product Features Pressing the GO button: • Tells the printer to the default values that you selected. ERROR (amber) Indicates an error condition, such as they do for any other port on the printer: • ERROR • TRAY 1 • TRAY 2 • DATA • READY These lights indicate the...
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If the SIMM has more information, see "Data Error Light Patterns," later in this appendix. A recoverable error has occurred, such as a paper jam, the top cover is open, or the toner cartridge is empty. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement New Product Features Light Pattern Description Tray 2 (the Paper Cassette) is missing. 14 Or press the GO button...
If the SIMM has more information, see "Data Error Light Patterns," later in this appendix. A recoverable error has occurred, such as a paper jam, the top cover is open, or the toner cartridge is empty. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement New Product Features Light Pattern Description Tray 2 (the Paper Cassette) is missing. 14 Or press the GO button...
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... reappears. When the IR port status light is on . Turn the printer off for about 10 minutes, then turn the printer off again and leave it back on , make sure the printer ... this section. 15 If you are printing to the IR port and the status light does not come on . HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement New Product Features Light Pattern Description A fatal error has occurred. If the same light pattern reappears, turn it off and then back on , a connection has been established. refer to the "Infrared Port...
... reappears. When the IR port status light is on . Turn the printer off for about 10 minutes, then turn the printer off again and leave it back on , make sure the printer ... this section. 15 If you are printing to the IR port and the status light does not come on . HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement New Product Features Light Pattern Description A fatal error has occurred. If the same light pattern reappears, turn it off and then back on , a connection has been established. refer to the "Infrared Port...
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This section provides a list and explanation of 4). • Infrared port troubleshooting. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The troubleshooting process for the HP LaserJet 5P/5MP printer has two key differences from the 4L/4ML printer: • Different error light patterns (5 LEDs instead of the error LED patterns and instructions on troubleshooting the infrared port 55
This section provides a list and explanation of 4). • Infrared port troubleshooting. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The troubleshooting process for the HP LaserJet 5P/5MP printer has two key differences from the 4L/4ML printer: • Different error light patterns (5 LEDs instead of the error LED patterns and instructions on troubleshooting the infrared port 55
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... computer messages are lit, simultaneously press the GO and RESET buttons on the printer to display a secondary light pattern. Reduce the complexity of the following table. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement Troubleshooting Continuable Data Error Light Patterns Possible data error light patterns are not communicating because of improper signal protocols. Add optional memory. 3. Press GO to AUTO...
... computer messages are lit, simultaneously press the GO and RESET buttons on the printer to display a secondary light pattern. Reduce the complexity of the following table. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement Troubleshooting Continuable Data Error Light Patterns Possible data error light patterns are not communicating because of improper signal protocols. Add optional memory. 3. Press GO to AUTO...
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... drivers 9 E Economode 3 erasing memory with RESET 11 error clearing with RESET 11 continuable 56 data 14 fatal 15, 60 hardware-related 11 infrared 65 IR port 15 light patterns 56 memory 58 recoverable 14 secondary 56 service 60 SIMM 14, 58 error light 11, 14 F fax accessory 86 features 10 -29 product... information 3 flashing lights 11 fonts 3 temporary, removing with RESET 11 formatter removal and ...
... drivers 9 E Economode 3 erasing memory with RESET 11 error clearing with RESET 11 continuable 56 data 14 fatal 15, 60 hardware-related 11 infrared 65 IR port 15 light patterns 56 memory 58 recoverable 14 secondary 56 service 60 SIMM 14, 58 error light 11, 14 F fax accessory 86 features 10 -29 product... information 3 flashing lights 11 fonts 3 temporary, removing with RESET 11 formatter removal and ...
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Troubleshooting 60 Continuable Data Error Light Patterns 62 Error 53 -- Memory/SIMM Errors 65 Fatal/Service Errors 67 Infrared Port Not Responding 73 Using the Infrared Test Tool 73 Parts and Diagrams 75 Ordering Parts 76 Ordering Consumables 77 Parts Index 94 Alphabetical Parts Index 94 Numerical Parts Index 100 Accessories 106 iv
Troubleshooting 60 Continuable Data Error Light Patterns 62 Error 53 -- Memory/SIMM Errors 65 Fatal/Service Errors 67 Infrared Port Not Responding 73 Using the Infrared Test Tool 73 Parts and Diagrams 75 Ordering Parts 76 Ordering Consumables 77 Parts Index 94 Alphabetical Parts Index 94 Numerical Parts Index 100 Accessories 106 iv
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... demo page. Common LED patterns The following chart shows the light patterns for any other Status Panel lights operate the same for the IR port as they do for normal HP LaserJet 5P/5MP and 6P/6MP printer states. Error messages are listed later in Ready Mode and is processing the... is ready to be printed. 14 This status light comes on , the printer is experinecing an error. If the Error light is on when a connection has been established with the IR port. Press the GO button to print a selftest page. HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement New Product ...
... demo page. Common LED patterns The following chart shows the light patterns for any other Status Panel lights operate the same for the IR port as they do for normal HP LaserJet 5P/5MP and 6P/6MP printer states. Error messages are listed later in Ready Mode and is processing the... is ready to be printed. 14 This status light comes on , the printer is experinecing an error. If the Error light is on when a connection has been established with the IR port. Press the GO button to print a selftest page. HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement New Product ...
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... continue without configuring the SIMM that caused the error. Replace the SIMM that caused the error. HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 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 4). • Infrared port...
... continue without configuring the SIMM that caused the error. Replace the SIMM that caused the error. HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 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 4). • Infrared port...
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... to AUTO (can be set within the Remote Control Panel). 2. Turn Page Protection ON or to display a secondary light pattern. HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement Troubleshooting Continuable Data Error Light Patterns Possible data error light patterns are listed in the first column of the following table. Add optional memory. 3. Reseat the cable and make...
... to AUTO (can be set within the Remote Control Panel). 2. Turn Page Protection ON or to display a secondary light pattern. HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement Troubleshooting Continuable Data Error Light Patterns Possible data error light patterns are listed in the first column of the following table. Add optional memory. 3. Reseat the cable and make...
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... the problem still continues, replace the formatter PCA. 63 If problem persists, replace the DC Controller. HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement Troubleshooting Data Error Light Pattern Computer 5P/5MP 6P/6MP Message Description & Recommended Action 40 ERROR Indicates an abnormal connection break occurred while transferring data from the output tray and press GO...
... the problem still continues, replace the formatter PCA. 63 If problem persists, replace the DC Controller. HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement Troubleshooting Data Error Light Pattern Computer 5P/5MP 6P/6MP Message Description & Recommended Action 40 ERROR Indicates an abnormal connection break occurred while transferring data from the output tray and press GO...
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Perform NVRAM Reset to clear NVRAM (hold down the RESET/JOB CANCEL button for more than 20 seconds during power on the printer to clear the error message. HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement Troubleshooting Data Error Light Pattern Computer 5P/5MP 6P/6MP Message Description & Recommended Action 68 SERVICE or 68 READY/ SERVICE The printer's nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) is full or defective. If problem persists, 1. Replace the formatter PCA. 64 Press GO on . 2.
Perform NVRAM Reset to clear NVRAM (hold down the RESET/JOB CANCEL button for more than 20 seconds during power on the printer to clear the error message. HP LaserJet 5P/5MP, 6P/6MP Printer Service Supplement Troubleshooting Data Error Light Pattern Computer 5P/5MP 6P/6MP Message Description & Recommended Action 68 SERVICE or 68 READY/ SERVICE The printer's nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) is full or defective. If problem persists, 1. Replace the formatter PCA. 64 Press GO on . 2.
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...specifications -6 erasing memory with RESET -12 error continuable -62 data -60 fatal -61, -67 infrared -73 IR port -16 memory -65 recoverable -61 secondary -62 service -67 SIMM -60, -65 error light -13, -60 errors clearing with RESET -12 hardware-related -13 light patterns -62 F fax accessory -106 ...features -10 - -31 product information -2 flashing lights -13 fonts -2 temporary, removing with RESET -12 formatter removal and...
...specifications -6 erasing memory with RESET -12 error continuable -62 data -60 fatal -61, -67 infrared -73 IR port -16 memory -65 recoverable -61 secondary -62 service -67 SIMM -60, -65 error light -13, -60 errors clearing with RESET -12 hardware-related -13 light patterns -62 F fax accessory -106 ...features -10 - -31 product information -2 flashing lights -13 fonts -2 temporary, removing with RESET -12 formatter removal and...
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...Errors 60 Infrared Port Not Responding 65 Using the Infrared Test Tool 66 Parts and Diagrams 68 Ordering Parts 68 Ordering Consumables 69 iii Contents Overview 2 Product Information 3 Key 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 ...
...Errors 60 Infrared Port Not Responding 65 Using the Infrared Test Tool 66 Parts and Diagrams 68 Ordering Parts 68 Ordering Consumables 69 iii Contents Overview 2 Product Information 3 Key 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 ...
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... lost). Replace the SIMM that caused the error. A recoverable error has occurred, such as a paper jam, the top cover is open, or the toner cartridge is installed correctly. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement New Product Features Light Pattern Description Tray 2 (the Paper Cassette)... is empty. If the SIMM has more information, see "Data Error Light Patterns," later in this appendix. Press the GO button...
... lost). Replace the SIMM that caused the error. A recoverable error has occurred, such as a paper jam, the top cover is open, or the toner cartridge is installed correctly. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement New Product Features Light Pattern Description Tray 2 (the Paper Cassette)... is empty. If the SIMM has more information, see "Data Error Light Patterns," later in this appendix. Press the GO button...
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This section provides a list and explanation of 4). • Infrared port troubleshooting. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The troubleshooting process for the HP LaserJet 5P/5MP printer has two key differences from the 4L/4ML printer: • Different error light patterns (5 LEDs instead of the error LED patterns and instructions on troubleshooting the infrared port 55
This section provides a list and explanation of 4). • Infrared port troubleshooting. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The troubleshooting process for the HP LaserJet 5P/5MP printer has two key differences from the 4L/4ML printer: • Different error light patterns (5 LEDs instead of the error LED patterns and instructions on troubleshooting the infrared port 55
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... or a bad or poor quality cable. Reduce the complexity of improper signal protocols. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement Troubleshooting Continuable Data Error Light Patterns Possible data error light patterns are listed in the first column of the following table. Where more precisely describe... too complex. Turn Page Protection ON or to display a secondary light pattern. Add optional memory. 3. This secondary light pattern, or data error light pattern, will more than one data error light pattern is possible, corresponding computer messages are listed in the second ...
... or a bad or poor quality cable. Reduce the complexity of improper signal protocols. HP LaserJet 5P Printer Service Supplement Troubleshooting Continuable Data Error Light Patterns Possible data error light patterns are listed in the first column of the following table. Where more precisely describe... too complex. Turn Page Protection ON or to display a secondary light pattern. Add optional memory. 3. This secondary light pattern, or data error light pattern, will more than one data error light pattern is possible, corresponding computer messages are listed in the second ...
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... drivers 9 E Economode 3 erasing memory with RESET 11 error clearing with RESET 11 continuable 56 data 14 fatal 15, 60 hardware-related 11 infrared 65 IR port 15 light patterns 56 memory 58 recoverable 14 secondary 56 service 60 SIMM 14, 58 error light 11, 14 F fax accessory 86 features 10 -29 product... information 3 flashing lights 11 fonts 3 temporary, removing with RESET 11 formatter removal and ...
... drivers 9 E Economode 3 erasing memory with RESET 11 error clearing with RESET 11 continuable 56 data 14 fatal 15, 60 hardware-related 11 infrared 65 IR port 15 light patterns 56 memory 58 recoverable 14 secondary 56 service 60 SIMM 14, 58 error light 11, 14 F fax accessory 86 features 10 -29 product... information 3 flashing lights 11 fonts 3 temporary, removing with RESET 11 formatter removal and ...