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hp LaserJet 5100
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hp LaserJet 5100, 5100tn, and 5100dtn series printers use guide
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Contents 1 Printer Basics Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Printer Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Printer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Printer Parts and Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Accessories and Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Suggested Accessories . .
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Customizing Tray 1 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Printing by Type and Size of Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Job Retention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Proofing and Holding a Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Printing a Private Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Storing a Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 3 Prin
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Card Stock and Heavy Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-13 Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-15 Physical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-15 Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-18 B Control Panel Menus Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1 Private/Stored Jobs Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 Printer Basics Overview Congratulations on your purchase of an HP LaserJet 5100 series printer. If you have not done so, see the start guide provided with the printer for setup instructions. Now that the printer is set up and ready to use, take a few moments to get to know the printer. This chapter introduces the following: • Features and benefits of the printer. Important printer parts and locations. Accessories and supplies available for the printer. The layout and basic operation
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Printer Features and Benefits Many of the printer’s features and benefits are outlined below. Specific chapters contain more information on each feature. See this guide’s index or contents to locate this information. Wide Format Printing Increased capability from your laser printer: Prints on paper sizes up to 312 x 470 mm (12.28 x 18.5 inches). Prints full bleed images (up to A3 size and 279 x 432 mm [11 x 17 inches]) by printing images on larger paper that can be trimmed to the edges.
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Expandability Ability to grow with the printing needs of workgroups: 3 built-in DIMM slots for memory expansion. Available flash and memory DIMM cards. Up to 208 MB maximum memory capability on the HP LaserJet 5100, 224 MB maximum memory capability on the HP LaserJet 5100tn and HP LaserJet 5100dtn. 2 EIO interface slots. Available hard drive EIO card for storage of additional fonts and forms. Paper Handling Versatile to meet a combination of user needs: 100 sheet multi-purpose tra
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Environmental Features EconoMode uses approximately 50% less toner, which extends the life of the print cartridge (HP does not recommend full-time use of EconoMode) PowerSave setting saves energy (meets ENERGY STAR guidelines) 4 Chapter 1: Printer Basics ENWW
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Printer Information Congratulations on your purchase of the HP LaserJet 5100 series printer! This printer is available in three configurations, as described below. HP LaserJet 5100 printer The HP LaserJet 5100 printer (product number: Q1860A) is a 22 pages per minute (ppm) laser printer that comes standard with a 100-sheet multi-purpose Tray 1, a 250-sheet Tray 2, and 16 MB of memory. It is designed for workgroups and can print on paper sizes up to A3 and 11 x 17 (279 x 432 mm). HP LaserJe
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A variety of configurations are possible with the optional trays: Figure 1 Optional Tray Configurations Note A duplexer can be added to any of these configurations and is placed under Tray 2. 6 Chapter 1: Printer Basics ENWW
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Printer Parts and Locations Paper stop Top output bin Control panel and Top cover display Product and serial numbers (located on the underside of the top cover) Tray 1 (100-sheet) Paper level indicator Tray 2 (250-sheet) Paper size indicator (set with dial inside tray) Rear door Latches (to open rear door) (paper jam access) Rear output bin (straight-through Power paper path) switch Power connector Network, I/O, or optional Parallel interface hard disk (EIO slots) connector Figure
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Accessories and Supplies You can increase the capabilities of the printer with optional accessories and supplies. Note Use accessories and supplies specifically designed for the printer to ensure optimum performance. The printer supports two enhanced input/output (EIO) cards. Other accessories and options are available. For ordering information, see the following page. Suggested Accessories HP JetDirect print server EIO card Optional hard disk Duplex Printing EIO card Accessory (or duplex
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Ordering Information Use only accessories specifically designed for this printer. To order an accessory, contact an HP-authorized service or support provider. (See the telephone support flyer included with the printer.) Ordering Information Item Description or Use Part Number 500-Sheet Paper Feeder Paper feeder and one 500-sheet Q1866A and Tray tray. 250-Sheet Paper Feeder Paper feeder and one 250-sheet Q1865A and Tray tray. Duplex Printing Accessory Allows automatic printing on both Q1864A
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Ordering Information (Continued) Item Description or Use Part Number Dual In-line Memory Boosts the ability of the printer to Module (DIMM) handle large print jobs (maximum 208 or 224 MB with HP brand DIMMs): SDRAM DIMM 16 MB C7843A 32 MB C7845A 64 MB C9680A Flash DIMM Permanent storage for fonts and forms: 2 MB C4286A 4 MB C4287A Embedded Web server Used to enable the EWS for remote C9129B (EWS) DIMM printer management. Optional Hard Disk Permanent storage for fonts and J6054A forms. Also u
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Ordering Information (Continued) Item Description or Use Part Number Printer Maintenance Kit Contains user-replaceable parts and instructions for routine printer maintenance. 110 V printer: new Q1860-67902 exchange Q1860-69002 220 V printer: new Q1860-67903 exchange Q1860-69003 ENWW Chapter 1: Printer Basics 11 Maintenance
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Control Panel Layout The printer’s control panel consists of the following: READY 2-line display Ready Data Attention Go Menu Item - Value + Cancel Job Select Figure 4 Control Panel Layout Control Panel Lights Light Indication Ready The printer is ready to print. Data The printer is processing information. Attention Action is required. See the control panel display. 12 Chapter 1: Printer Basics ENWW
