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Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
Italics are used for emphasis or to refer to another document.
D I SPLWf FONT indicates text visible on the printer control panel display.
The cursive letter l! is used in examples to distinguish the letter 1 from the numeral
1 (one). The character 0 is used in examples to distinguish the numeral 0 from the
letter 0.
CAUTION Caution messages appear before procedures which, if not observed, could result in
loss of data or in damage to equipment.
WARNING Warning messages alert you to a specific procedure or practice which, if not
followed correctly, could cause serious personal injury.
Supplementary Documents
The technical reference guides listed below are designed for programmers. The
Paper Specification Guide is useful for purchasing agents and paper buyers. These
documents are available in English only.
The following related documents provide further information about the PostScript
printer language:
5 PrintTasks
Print Source and Media Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Media Selection Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Media Use Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Paper Trays 1.2. and 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Loading Media Into Tray 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Loading Paper into Tray 2 or Tray 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Optional 2000-Sheet Input Tray (Tray 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Loading Paper into Tray 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Envelopes in Tray 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Loading Envelopes into Tray 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Printing Envelopes from Your Software Application . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Optional Envelope Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Printing from the Optional Envelope Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Changing Paper Type and Size from the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Paper Output Bins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Selecting the Left Output Bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Adjusting the Paper Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Optional Multi-Bin Mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Printing to the Multi-Bin Mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Different First Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Custom-Size Paper in Tray 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Printing on the Smallest-SizedPaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Printing Tabloid Bleeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Tho-Sided Printing with the Optional Duplex Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Binding Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Selecting Two-sided Printing from the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Stopping a Print Request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
6 Print Quality
Print Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Changing the Print Resolution Setting from the
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Print Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Adjusting Print Density from the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Activating REt from the Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Print Quality Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
EconoMode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Turning on EconoMode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
A Specifications
Location Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A- 1
Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Regulatory Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
FCC Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Canadian DOC Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
VCCI Statement (Japan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Laser Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Laser Statement for Finland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Index
About Your Printer
This chapter introduces the features of the HP LaserJet 5Si/5Si MX printer, shown
in Figure 1- 1. Printer features include:
Paper handling
Memory management
Software and printer drivers
Inputloutput (YO) buffering
Energy efficiency
EconoMode
Printer fonts
The HP LaserJet 5Si MX printer comes with additional features, such as PostScript
and networking capabilities.
Printer parts, accessories, and options are also introduced in this chapter. Each of
these topics is explained in more detail in the following chapters of this manual.
Figure 1-1
Paper Handling
Three input paper trays and two output bins handle a variety of print media. Table
1-1 identifies each tray and bin with the specific capacity and the media each
supports.
Tray 1 is the multi-purpose tray. Use it for loading all media types and sizes.
Trays 2 and 3 are equipped with sensors that automatically detect the size of paper
you have loaded. A level sensor detects the amount of paper in the tray.
Optional paper handling accessories are available through your HP dealer. They are
dehcribed later in this chapter.
For more information about memory management, see Chapter 2, “Memory and
Memory Management.”
In order to use your printer you must install a printer driver. For more information
about software and printer drivers, see Chapter 3, “Software and Printer Drivers.”
Input/Output
The standard built-in Bi-Tronics parallel interface allows high-speed two-way
communication between the printer and your computer. Your printer also comes
with two Modular InputIOutput (MIO) slots designed to support optional MI0
cards.
Automatic I/O switching between all installed I/O ports allows you to connect
multiple computers or even multiple networks to the printer simultaneously. If serial
connection is required, contact an authorized HP dealer for information about an
optional serial M I 0 card or serial-to-parallelconverter.
Energy Efficiency
The HP LaserJet 5Si/5Si MX printer Power Save feature conserves electricity by
substantially reducing power consumption when idle for a user-specified length of
time. As an EPA Energy Star partner, Hewlett-Packardhas determined that this
product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.
You may change the FOWEI? SWVE DELWY from the default of 1 hour. This item is
located in the COt4-’I IGURRT I0I.I PlEt..lI-I on the printer’s control panel.
EconoMode
EconoMode reduces the amount of toner applied to the printed page and is ideal for
printing document drafts. When EconoMode is on, the print on the page appears
significantly lighter but is still readable. (EconoMode has no effect on the speed of
the printer or the amount of energy the printer uses-it only conserves toner.)
Printer Fonts
The HP LaserJet 5Si/5Si MX printer comes with 35 scalable fonts, as well as 10
TrueType fonts. You can scale TrueType fonts within the printer. You also receive
matching TrueType screen fonts for true WYSIWYG, short for “what you see is
what you get.” These internal printer fonts are part of the PCL language. Printer
PCL font samples appear in Figure 1-2.
I n t el Iifont
Albertus Mdr@dd
AI bertus Extrabold CG Omega
Antique Olive CC Omega Italic
Antique Olive Italic CG Omega Bold
Antique Olive Bold CG Omega Bold Italic
Clarendon Condensed CG Times
Coronet CG Times Italic
Courier CG Times Bold
Courier It a l ic CG rimes Bold Italic
Courier Bold Univers Medium
Courier Bold I t a l i c Univers Medium Italic
Garamond Antiqua Univers Bold
Garamond Kursiv Univers Bold Italic
Garamond Halbfett Univers Medium Condensed
Garamond Kursiv Halbfett Univers Medium Condensed Italic
L e t t e r Gothic Univers Bold Condensed
Univers Bold CondensedItalic
Letter Gothic Ita 7 i c
Letter Got h i c Bo1d Line Printer (16.67 pitch, 8.5 point only)
Tr ueType
Arial Times New Roman
Aria1 Italic Times New Roman Italic
Arial Bold Times New Roman Bold
Arial Bold Italic Times New Roman Bold Italic
Symbol aPXAE@,T Wingdings
Additional Memory
The HP LaserJet 5Si MX printer contains 12 MBytes of installed memory. By
adding optional SIMMs with 2,4, 8, 16, or 32 MBytes, you can increase memory to
a total of 76 MBytes.
Networking Capabilities
The HP LaserJet 5Si MX printer’s factory-installedHP JetDirect Print Server lets
you connect your printer directly to your local area network (LAN). The HP
JetDirect automatically switches among networked protocols, so a single printer can
serve many networks at once or be moved to a new network with no additional
hardware investment.
The HP JetDirect Print Server supports the following network operating systems:
Apple LocalTalk
Microsoft Windows NT, v. 1.O
Microsoft Windows 95
HP-UX V. 8.0,9.0, 10
SunOSv.4.1.1,4.1.2,4.1.3
SCO UNIXV/386 v. 3.2.2,3.2.4
Solaris v. 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4
IBM/AIX v. 3.2.5
PostScript Fonts
ITC Avant Garde Gothic Book Helvetica
ITC Avant Garde Gothic Book Oblique Helvetica Oblique
ITC Avant Garde Gothic Demi Helvetica Bold
ITC Avant Garde Demi Oblique Helvetica Bold Oblique
Helvetica Narrow
ITC Bookman Light Helvetica Narrow Oblique
ITC Bookman Light Italic Helvetica Narrow Bold
ITC Bookman Demi Helvetica Bold Oblique
ITC Bookman Demi Italic
Palatino
New Century Schoolbook Roman Palatino Italic
New Century Schoolbook Italic Palatino Bold
New Century Schoolbook Bold Palatino Bold Italic
New Century Schoolbook Bold Italic
Times Roman
Courier Times Italic
C o u r i e r Oblique Times Bold
Courier Bold Times Bold Italic
Courier Bo1 d Ob1ique
Symbol Zy~pPoh
ITC Zapf Dingbats +*Wl@
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Figure 1-6
1. Envelope Feeder
2. Duplex Unit
3. 2000-Sheet Input Tray (Tray 4)
4. Multi-Bin Mailbox (works in mailbox, job separation, or stacking mode)
The Optional Printer Hard Disk
The Printer Hard Disk accessory can be used to permanently store downloaded
fonts and forms in the printer. Unlike the standard printer memory, permanently
downloaded items remain in the printer even when the printer is powered off.
Fonts downloaded to the hard disk are available to all users of the printer.
Macintosh users can use the HP LaserJet Utility, and Windows users can use the HP
printer driver to download fonts. The Printer Hard Disk can also be write-protected
through software for additional security. Refer to the online help associated with
your HP software for more information.
1500-Sheet Input Tray 3 C2931A Holds 500 sheets; adjustable for Letter, Legal,
11 in x 17 in, IS0 A4, IS0 A3, JIS B4.
HP parallel printer cable C2950A HP-recommendedIEEE-1284 Cable, with A and
(2 meter) B connectors
HP parallel printer cable C2951A HP-recommendedIEEE-1284 Cable, with A and
I(3 meter) B connectors
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The HP LaserJet 5% printer comes with 4 MBytes of memory and can be expanded
to 132 MBytes. The printer has four single inline memory module (SIMM) slots for
additional memory. Memory is added in increments of 2,4,8, 16, or 32 MBytes.
(Note that 32-MByte SIMMs are not available from HP; contact third-party
providers.) The SIMM slots can also hold optional languages (such as PostScript),
fonts, and other SIMM-based products.
If you download a large number of fonts, the addition of the optional 420-MByte
Printer Hard Disk optimizes the functionality of your printer.
When two or more personalities are installed, the printer reserves a portion of
memory for each personality’s resources. This feature is called Resource Saving. It
enables the printer to keep downloaded resources (such as fonts, forms, and macros)
in memory under most conditions.
When only the PCL personality is installed, the printer uses all available memory to
maintain downloaded resources. When the PostScript option is installed, Resource
Saving automatically becomes available when at least 12 MBytes of memory is
installed. By default, the printer allocates resources to each printer personality,
based on the amount of memory each personality needs. Most users do not need to
customize the Resource Saving configuration,but you can change the amount of
memory allocated to each printer personality.
See Chapter 4, “Printer Control Panel,” to learn how to configure memory for your
printer.
Determining Memory Requirements
The amount of memory you need depends on the types of documents you print.
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With the PCL printer language, your HP LaserJet 5Si printer can print most text and
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For the HP LaserJet 5Si printer, you can add up to 128 MBytes of memory for a
total of 132 MBytes. If you have the HP LaserJet 5Si MX printer, you can add up to
64 MBytes of additional memory for a total of 76 MBytes.
Table 2-1 presents the amount of memory required for the most common print jobs
performed with the HP LaserJet 5Si/5Si MX printer using 600-dpi printing.
Note When you change the I/O buffer setting, all downloaded resources are deleted,
unless they are stored on the optional Printer Hard Disk.
3
Software and Printer Drivers
Printer Drivers
This chapter discusses the software that comes with your printer. It tells you which
software you need to install for your computing environment, and it also describes
the special features of each driver or utility.
A printer driver must be installed on your computer for each software application
you are using. For example, you install the Windows PCL driver when you use
applications under Windows 3.1. If you have the HP LaserJet 5Si MX printer, or
you have purchased the optional PostScript upgrade for the HP LaserJet 5Si printer,
you must also install a PostScript driver.
Some applications allow you to access the printer driver through the Print, Print
Setup, or Page Setup commands. Print job settings selected through your
application always override settings made through the printer driver. Printer settings
made in the application or printer driver always override the corresponding setting
made on the printer control panel.
In some environments the printer can send status information back to the computer.
This is called bidirectional since information is sent to and from the printer. In
non-bidirectional environments you need to identify for your printer driver the
accessories installed in your printer. For example, if you have installed the Duplex
Unit or Envelope Feeder, you must enable these accessories in the printer driver.
Software for the HP LaserJet 5Si/5Si MX Printer
The HP LaserJet 5Si and 5Si MX printers come with the following Microsoft
Windows applications:
0 PCL printer driver for applicationsrunning under Microsoft Windows 3.1 or 3.1 1
0 HP Fontsmart utility for screen fonts
The software for Microsoft Windows applications and utilities for Novell NetWare
networks are on the HP LaserJet 5Si and 5Si MX Printing System for Microsoji
Windows 3.1 set of disks. The software for DOS applicationsis on the Drivers for
DOS Applications disk.
Install the software by following the procedures listed on the disk labels. Software
application notes are available by calling HP First. See Chapter 7, "Callingfor
Help," for the HP First phone number.
Additional Software for the HP LaserJet 5Si MX
Printer
The HP LaserJet 5Si MX printer comes with the following additional software:
Install the software by following the procedures listed on the disk labels. Software
application notes are available by calling HP First. See Chapter 7, “Callingfor
Help,” for the HP FIRST phone number.
Note If a driver is not yet available for your software application, you can use an older
HP LaserJet printer driver (such as the HP LaserJet 4Si or 4V printer driver) until a
newer driver becomes available. However, you may not be able to access all of the
advanced features of your new printer.
You may also permanently download fonts to the optional Printer Hard Disk.
Once you load the Windows driver, you can change printer settings or access
features. From the Windows File menu, choose the Print Setup command. You can
also choose the Printers icon in the Control Panel program group.
You select items in the printer driver to enable different features of the printer. You
can do this in the Print Setup dialog of your application, or through the Windows
Control Panel and the Printers icon. For example, if you have installed the Duplex
Unit or Envelope Feeder, you need to make sure that accessory appears in the
installed list on the Accessories tab. If you have the Multi-Bin Mailbox installed,
you need to select the operating mode that was chosen by the administrator. To do
this, add the mailbox on the Accessories tab, and then click the Configure button to
select the correct mode. The modes include mailbox, job separation, and stacking.
Note If you cannot access an installed accessory in your driver, click the Accessories tab
and make sure the accessory appears in the installed accessories list.
HP Fontsmart
The HP Fontsmart utility includes font management tools and files that allow you
to display on your computer screen the 45 fonts included in your printer. This
approximation of screen display to printed result is known as WYSIWYG, short for
“what you see is what you get.” These fonts are automatically loaded and
configured when you install the HP LaserJet 5Si and 5Si MX Printing Systemfor
Microsoft Windows 3.1. Samples of the fonts available to you are located in Chapter
1.
Windows PostScript Printer Driver
Once you install the PostScript driver for Windows 3.1, which accesses Adobe’s
PostScript Level 2 language, most of your printer’s features are available from the
Print Setup dialog within your Windows applications. You can also use this
software to permanently download fonts to the optional Printer Hard Disk. This
accessory is discussed later in this chapter. See Chapter 4 to learn how to select
PostScript printing from the control panel.
You need to select items in the printer driver to enable different features of the
printer or installed accessories. Access the driver through the application’s Print
Setup command, or through the Printers icon in the Windows Control Panel
program group. If you have the Multi-Bin Mailbox installed, you need to select the
operating mode that was chosen by the administrator. To do this, select Printer
Config on the Config tab, and then click the Configure button to select the correct
mode. The modes include mailbox, job separation, and stacking.
Note If you cannot use an installed accessory in your driver, click the Config tab, and
then Printer Config to make sure the accessory appears in the installed accessories
list.
Macintosh Applications
When software for the Macintosh is installed on your computer’s hard disk, you can
access the HP LaserJet Printer Driver, bitmapped screen fonts, and the HP LaserJet
Utility. The driver allows you to print four page images on a single page or select
media by type or source.
HP LaserJet Utility
The HP LaserJet Utility allows the network administrator to control many printer
features from the computer. This is especially helpful in a network environment
when the printer is not near your desktop. With this utility you can:
0 Name the printer, assign it to a zone on your network, download files and fonts,
and change many of the default settings.
Permanently download fonts to the optional Printer Hard Disk.
0 Set the printer password.
0 Lock out the control panel without leaving your computer.
Networking Software
Your printer arrives with Novell Netware software for Windows and DOS
platforms, and Microsoft LAN Manager and IBM LanServer for the OS/2 platform.
Note If your software is not listed here or earlier in this chapter, contact your software
manufacturer or distributor and request a driver for the HP LaserJet 5Si printer or
the HP LaserJet 5Si MX printer.
Networking Software
The following optional networking software is available from HP Distribution or
your authorized HP dealer:
Note To learn more about networking with the HP LaserJet 5Si MX printer, see the HP
JetDirect Print Server Sofiare Installation Guide.
DOS Symbol Sets Utility
An additional utility is included on the Drivers for DOS Applications disk. Use this
utility to print the symbol sets for each of the printer’s typefaces. Symbol sets are ~~~~ ~ ~~ ~~~
4 At the DOS command, type SYMSETS i d number LPTx, where id number is the
PCL Symbol Set identification number and x is the number of the printer port.
Table 3-1 lists the symbol set names and identification numbers. This table also
shows which symbol sets are available for each typeface.
Table 3-1 DOS Symbol Sets
I PCL I I TvDeface i
Antique Clarend. Gamnd Lelter Line CG CG Univers
Albertus Olive Cond. Coronet Courier Antiaua Gothic Printer Marigold Omega Times Univers Cond
8U Roman-8 0 a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12U PC-850 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
17U PC-852 0 0 0 0
9T PC-Turk 0 0 0 0
7J DeskTop 0 0 0 0 0 a 0 0 0 0 0 0
1OJ PSText 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
14 VenturaUS 0 a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6J Microsoft Publishing 0 0 0 0 0 m 0 0 0 0 0 0
8M Math-8 0 0
I 5M IPSMath
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I I I I 1 . 1 1 . 1 I I 1 . 1 . 1 I
6M Ventura Math 0 0 0 0
ou ASCII* 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
01 IS0 Italian" 0 0 0 0 a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
25 IS0 Spanish' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 a a 0
1G IS0 German* 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
OD IS0 Norwegian' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
IF IS0 French' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
19M Symbol
579L Wingdings
This chapter describes the printer control panel. The following sections:
0 Introduce and explain how to use each of the control panel options.
Describe how to print text pages that show the current printer settings, including
the configurations for PCL and PostScript.
Illustrate common messages displayed on the control panel.
The most convenient way to control your printer is through your software
applications or the software that comes with your printer. In fact, commands in your
software override control panel settings. Refer to the online help files associated
with the software for more information.
Note The following terms from the Windows and Macintosh interfaces have different
meanings in this user’s guide. Control panel refers to the control panel on the
printer. Menus refer to the menus on the control panel display-not to menus on
your computer screen. You reach the printer menus by pressing the key.
Use the printer control panel for overall configuration requirements or to obtain
printer status information. You also can use the control panel to access printer
features not supported by your software applications.
Note for Refer to the HP JetDirect Print Server Software Installation Guide for information
Network about controlling the printer in a network environment. Also refer to the online help
Users files provided with the HP JetDirect print server and HP JetAdmin utility.
Control Panel Layout
The control panel includes three indicator lights, five keys, and a 2-line character
display (20 characters per line).
Figure 4-1
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Dam Attention
Indicator Lights
The control panel indicator lights are described in the following table.
Figure 4-2
I II Data Attention
The control panel arranges various printer options in a simple menu structure
similar to the levels of an outline. Each menu contains several items. These items
are operations the printer performs when you select them.
Table 4-2 summarizes the function of each control panel key (examples are
provided later in this chapter).
IKey ]Function
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Switches the state of communication between computer and printer to ON
(online) or OFF (offline). Stops printing as soon as possible.
Provides a menu system for obtaining status information or changing the printer
configuration.
Cycles through the items on the selected menu. Menu items vary depending on
the options installed and configuration of other menu choices.
Control Panel Display
The control panel presents messages about the printer in one or two lines of the
character display.
Figure 4-3
Printer status messages tell you what the printer is doing at a given time.
For example:
PROC:E!2!3 I t.43 .JOE:
FROM TRFIY 2
Printer attendance messages tell you to perform some action, such as adding
paper or clearing a paper jam.
Error messages communicate data and print errors. The printer stops printing for
ten seconds, displays a message, and then automatically attempts to return to the
online state.
Note Settings you send from software applications override printer defaults.
I
Setting or
Default I
Explanation
A value set for the current print job by your software
Temporary
setting application. For example, if your printer default is portrait, you
can request your software to print pages with a landscape
orientation. This temporary setting remains in effect until the
current Print iob is finished.
Control panel A value set at the control panel by selecting a menu item and
default pressing m. An asterisk (*) next to the item name
indicates that it is now the default. The printer retains this
new value even when power is switched OFF.
IFactory default The value set for each menu item at the factory. Factory
(defaults(Permanent default settinas) are listed in Table 4-4.
Note By printing a PCL configuration page, you can see the current settings and all the
choices available. Refer to Figures 4-4 and 4-5 later in this chapter.
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Control Panel Menus
Pressing gives you access to control panel menu options. Menus appear in
the following order:
Tray Menu
Job Control Menu
TestMenu
0 Configuration Menu
Print Quality Menu
Input/Output (IO) Menu
These additional menus appear on the control panel when these optional items are
installed:
PostScript Menu
0 HP M I 0 1 Menu
0 HPMIO2Menu
4 to select and save your setting. An asterisk (*) appears next to your
choice, indicating that it is now the default.
5 Press to exit.
Note In a menu mode, if no keys are pressed for approximately 30 seconds, the system
automatically returns to the top level and displays RERDY (or an existing error or
service message).
Tray Menu
This menu shows the paper status (type or size) of all available paper trays.
Press to see each tray size and type in turn. -~ ~
Table 4-5 presents the messages that appear when you select each of the menu items.
Explanation
Note: Available only if you have the optional Envelope
Feeder.
Type of envelopes available in the optional Envelope
Feeder. Provides selection of other types.
Note: Available only if you have the optional Envelope
Feeder.
Size of envelopes available in the optional Envelope
Feeder. Provides selection of other sizes.
Type of media loaded in Tray 1 (multi-purpose).
Provides selection of other types.
Size of media available in Tray 1. Provides selection of
other sizes.
Type of media available in Tray 2. Provides selection of
other types.
Type of media available in Tray 3. Provides selection of
other types.
available in optional 2000-Sheet Input
Tray (Tray 4). Provides selection of other types.
Note Paper size for Trays 2,3, or 4 is automatically sensed. You do not have to set the
size on the printer's control panel.
Changing Paper Type from the Control Panel
Note Tray 1 and the Envelope Feeder do not have a sensor for identifying paper size. If
either is being used, you will also have a menu item for media size. You must set the
size of the paper loaded before continuing.
Selecting media by type rather than source is similar to locking out the tray(s). If
you have letterhead loaded in Tray 1, and you select to print on plain paper in your
driver, the printer will not pull the letterhead paper from Tray 1. However, the
printer will pull from either of the other trays if plain paper is loaded, and has been
set on the printer's control panel.
Note If you plan to select your media by type, and not by tray (source), you must set the
type value for each tray on the printer's control panel and in your printer driver.
Refer to Chapter 3 for more information on accessing your printer driver.
Jobcontrol Menu
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em IExolanation 1
TEST MEW I SK Note: Available only if you have the optional Printer
IRECTc7EY FUGE IHard Disk.
PRIt4TIt.IG DISK DIREl~TI~iR'+
appears on the'display.
The directory shows all the resources stored on the
lprinter disk (such as fonts and forms) and their
directories. See Fiaure 4-9 for a samde list.
Ello FUGES PRINTING DEMO PAGES appears on the display.
See Figure 4-8 for a sample.
EIt.IT ERROR LOG PRINTING ERROR LOG appears on the display. This
log tracks the last 50 printer errors listed by the number
of their occurrences. See Figure 4-10 for a sample list.
You will see a list of errors on the display. Use
scroll through the list.
VER PUTH TEST A continuous test that checks the paper path of the
printer.
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Printer Information Memory
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Serial Number: MXXYY9999 Total Memory. 12 MBytes
Formatter Number: A99999 Available Memory: 6.88 MBytes
Firnware Datecode: 19950421 v4-7. 1/0 Buffering.
Processor Revision: 29040 040 Not Enabled - Need: 10 MBytes More Memory
Page Count. 68 Resource Saving:
Pages Since Last Power Cycle: 0 Not Enabled - Need: 12 M8ytes More Memory
Pages Since Last Maintenance: 68
Security
Installed Personalities and Options
Control Panel Lock: DISABLE0
Control Panel Password: DISABLED
D i s k Lock: DISABLED
15 MINUTES
0 Q 30 MINUTES
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ON
RESOLUTION-
600 W T S PER INCH * IO TIMBOUT=
300 DOTS PER INCH
600 DOTS PER INCH 5 . . 3 0 0 SECONDS
RESOLUTION 10 BrrPFERsOPF
AUTO
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Key to Figure 4-4b
1. Tray Menu lists the current media types settings, and for Tray 1 or
the Envelope Feeder, the media size.
2. Job Control Menu shows the Cancel Job and Form Feed items.
3. Test Menu lists the different available printer tests.
4. Configuration Menu lists the current settings for the configuration
items.
5. Print Quality Menu lists the current settings for the different print
quality items.
6. PostScript Menu appears if the PostScript option is installed. This
menu lists the current settings for the two PostScript menu items.
7. IO Menu lists the current settings for the Parallel IO Speed, IO
Timeout, and IO Buffer.
8. HP MI0 Menu(@ list the current settings for the HP MI0 option.
6 PostScript Configuration Page
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Settings
Printer Name: Jupiter
Product Name: HP LaserJet 5Si MX
PostScript Version: 2014.103 Total Memory Installed 12288 0 Kbytes
Copies:, ,I
Resolution: 600 dpi
Resolution Enhancement: On
Halftone Type: 9 - Enhanced Halftone
Economode: Off
Wait Time-out: 40 seconds
PrintErrors: ?
Jam Recovery: On
ManualFeed ?
Tray 1: Letter
Tray 2: Letter
Tray 3: Letter Printable Area
Envelope Feeder: ComlO
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1. Disk Information indicates the disk model number, serial number, capacity,
available free space, and whether you may write to the disk.
2. File Size column lists the size of each file under the Directory/File Name
column. If a directory is listed on the line, then Directory appears in this
column and its path is listed in the Directory/File Name column.
3. Directory/File Name lists the name of the file. Files in a sub-directory are
listed right after the directory line. The files are not necessarily listed in
alphabetic order.
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1. Page Count lists the number of printed pages from the printer.
2. Serial Number shows the serial number of the printer.
3. Number indicates the order in which the errors occurred. The last error to
occur has the highest number.
4. Error lists the internal error code for each error.
5. Page Count indicates the number of printed pages from the printer when
the error occured.
6. Personality or Jam Cause indicates whether the error occured due to a
problem within a printer personality or a printer jam.
Configuration Menu
The items on the Configuration Menu allow you to customize your documents for
two-sided copying and binding. These menu items also help you select the output
bin, printing personality, auto continue, power saving, resource saving, and page ~~~
protection. They notify you when the toner supply is low or service is needed. Table
4-8presents the messages that appear when you select each of these menu items.
Table 4-8 Configuration Menu
Menu IExplanation
SERUI ICE PlE!SSRGE= Appears at approximately 350,000-image intervals,
CC)NvOFF1 when the PERFORM IUSER MHIt.ITEt.4UtKE message
appears.
2-!2IDED= Appears only if the optional Duplex Unit is installed in
COFF*v ON1 the printer.
BIt.jDIt.j13= Appears if the optional Duplex Unit is installed in the
i:LOI.#s E[>C;E*, printer and two-sided printing is selected. More
SHORT EI>GE1 information about binding options is located in Chapter 5,
“Print Tasks.”
PHPER DESTINRTIi:it4= Allows you to select the default output bin. More
[TOP OLlTPlJT B1kjsr information about the output bins is located in Chapter
LEFT OUTFLIT BIt4v 5.
OPTIOt4HL Dl-ITBI N1
When an output bin is full of paper, printing is stopped
and the message REP1iY.E PUPEE FROPI T I ~ PClLlTFI-lT
B I N is displayed. Empty the bin to resume printing.
Note: The Left Output Bin does not cause the bin full
message to be displayed.
URIEtdTUTI Ot4= Allows you to specify the orientation of the printed
CPORTRHIT*!i page. The orientation setting in your software
LUtXGCRPE 1 application overrides the control panel setting.
POWER SUUE DELU’T’= Allows you to change the setting for the time interval
C 1 HRw the printer remains inactive prior to entering Power
2 HRS Save mode. Warm up time for the printer after the
3 HRS power save delay is approximately 60 seconds.
OFF
15 PlINIJTES
3E1 t l I t4UTESI
FCL IIEM=nnnnnK This item only becomes visible if Resource Save is set
or to ON. The value nnnnnK indicates the number of
KBytes of memory reserved for that personality. The
F#STSCRIPT 'IEM=
choices for this item range from 0 to the total amount of
nnnnnK available memory in the printer in 100-KByte
increments. Press repeatedly to increase reserved
memory.
TONER LOW= This item allows you to make the choice to stop or
C S T U PC~ON~T~
I~CE
II continue printing after you are notified toner is low.
When toner runs out, the printed page may be blank.
PRGE FR#TECT= FRIGE PROTEI:T appears after a 21 PRIt4T OllERRUtJ error
C Ob4 J RUT09 1 has occured. Try to simplify the format of the job. If
you must print the job "as is," set FIXE PRiiTECT to ON,
then later return it to AUTO. Do not leave PRIGE
PROTECT set to ON as it will degrade performance.
* Factory default.
Print Quality Menu
The Print Quality Menu allows you to change the physical characteristics of the
printed page. All choices are saved until the current print job has ended, except for
Print Density, which changes after a few pages. See Chapter 6, “Print Quality,” for ~~~
more information.
Table 4-9 presents the messages that appear when you select each of the menu items.
I Explanation
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Menu Item
ilC:cit40rii:iEE= COFFicr Reduces the amount of toner on the printed page; the
3t41 result is similar to draft mode on some dot matrix
printers. (See Chapter 6.) Choose ON to print
EconoMode for text, and graphics, or OFF for both.
PESOLCITI Ot4= Prints at 300 or 600 dpi. If the printer is unable to print
c688arm6:~DOTS a job at 600 dpi, it falls back to 300 dpi.
PEE It.IC:H
Table 4-10 presents the messages that appear when you select each of the menu
items.
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POSTSCRIPT tlEt.Il-I PRIt4T POSTSCRIPT Allows you to decide whether PostScript error
ERRORS= C OFF* 9 UHI messages print.
* Factory default.
Inputloutput (IO) Menu
This menu contains the items related to I/O buffering. See Chapter 2, “Memory and
Memory Management” for additional information about the I/O functionality of
your printer. ~~ ~
Table 4-11 presents the messages that will appear when you select each of the menu
items.
128 SEC,
188 !SEIIr
248 SECt
3618 SECl
I O BUFFER= The portion of the printer memory set aside to hold
CUl-lTu*r ClFFr Ot4l incoming data. When this item is set to AUTO, the
memory set aside for I/O buffering is automatically
determined by the printer based on available memory.
When it is set to ON, the size can be manually
adjusted. When it is set to OFF, no memory is set
aside. This menu item will NOT appear in the menu
until there is sufficient memory available to allow I/O
buffering. For PCL, the standard 4 Mbytes of memory
is sufficient. For PostScript it will take more than 12
Mbytes of memory. See Chapter 2 to learn how I/O
buffering improves performance.
1111 !S1ZE= Becomes visible only if I u BllFFEE is set to ON. It is
~mnK used to set the s of the buffer. Once the item is
selected, press
value desired. If
speed the increments.
* Factory default.
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Print Tasks
Print paper from the optional 2000-Sheet Input Tray (Tray 4).
0 Verify the correct size and type of media in the paper trays.
Select and use paper and other print media and the paper output bins.
AUTION Print heavy-weight papers, labels, maximum-size papers, and transparencies only
from the Tray 1 (multi-purpose). Heavier papers should be printed using Manual
Feed to ensure proper fusing of the toner. Load only one size of paper at a time in
Tray 1.
Tables 5-1 and 5-2 list specifications and guidelines for each media type supported
by the HP LaserJet 5W5Si MX printer.
The optional Envelope Feeder provides automatic feeding of up to 100 envelopes.
An optional 2000-Sheet Input Tray (Tray 4) is available for holding up to 2000
sheets of paper.
1oo*
Figure 5-2
Tables 5-1 and 5-2 list specifications and guidelines for each media type supported
by the HP LaserJet 5Si/5Si MX printer.
Media Selection Guidelines
Table 5-1 presents guidelines for selecting the most appropriate media to print from
Trays 1,2, and 3.
IEnvelope, DL
(163 x 231 mm)
x E i T
(109 x 218 mm)
1
Envelope, Monarch and
165
3.9 x 7.5 in
1/98 x 191 mm) I
ITray 2 I Dimensions Weight Capacity
1
Paper, Letter
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8.5 x 11 in
(216 x 279 mm)
iingle-sided: 16- to 28-lb
60 to 105 g/m2)
500 sheets of 20-lb Bond
7 5 g/m2)paper
IPaper, ISOA4
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8.3 x 11.7 in
(210 x 297 mm)
(Paper, Legal, JIS 64 pxl4in-
(216 x 356 mm)
IPaper, JIS B4
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10.12 x 14.33 in
(257 x 364 mm)
Before purchasing any media or specialized forms in quantity, make sure your paper
supplier obtains and understands the paper and print media requirements specified
in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification Guide, which is available
through HP Direct Distribution. Refer to Chapter 7, "Calling for Help," for ordering
information.
Note Hewlett-Packard neither warrants nor recommends the use of a particular brand of
print media. Media properties are subject to change by the manufacturer, and HP
has no control over these changes. It is possible that paper could meet all of the
guidelines and still not print satisfactorily. This might be due to improper handling,
unacceptable temperature and humidity levels in the room, or other variables over
which HP has no control.
CAUTION Using media outside the specifications listed on the previous pages or in the HP
LaserJet Printer Family Paper Specification Guide may cause problems requiring
service. This service is not covered by the Hewlett-Packard warranty or service
agreements.
Table 5-2 Media Use Guidelines
Adhesive Labels Use only labels recommended for use in laser printers.
Use only the Left Output Bin for printing labels.
The adhesive material should be stable at the 392" F/2OO0C temperatures encountered in the
printer's fusing process. None of the adhesive between the labels should be exposed.
Use labels with no exposed areas between labels. Using label stock with spaces between labels
often causes labels to peel off during the printing cycle, causing serious jamming problems. Use a
sheet of labels only once.
Labels must lie flat with no more than 0.5 in (13 mm) of curl in any direction.
Do not use labels that have separated from the backing sheet or with wrinkles, bubbles, or other
indications of delamination.
Overhead Overhead transparenciesused in HP LaserJet printers must be able to withstand the 392" F/2OO0
Transparencies C temperature encountered in the printer's fusing process.
Use only transparenciesrecommended for use in laser printers. Because transparency films tend
to stick to each other, remove each transparency from the output bin before printing the next one.
Envelopes The weight of the envelope paper should not exceed a 24-lb (90 g/m2 ) Bond rating, or jamming
may result.
Envelopesshould lie flat with less than 0.25 in (6 mm) curl.
Do not use envelopes with windows or clasps.
Make sure envelopes are not wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged.
Envelopeswith a peel-off adhesive strip or with more than one flap that folds over to seal must use
adhesives compatible with the heat and pressure of the fusing rollers in the printer. The extra flaps
and strips may result in wrinkling or creasing, and may cause jamming.
Paper Trays 1,2, and 3
You can load a single sheet of paper into Tray 1 or a stack of up to 100 sheets. Tray
1 is used for standard and custom paper sizes, envelopes, labels, and transparencies.
Paper Trays 2 and 3 each hold up to 500 sheets of 20-lb Bond paper.
Legal
ISOA4
JIS B4
Paper Tray 3 holds:
Letter
Legal
ISOA4
ISOA3
0 llinx17in
JIS B4
Adjustable paper size guides for each of the media listed are located inside the
paper trays. See Tables 5-1 and 5-2 earlier in this chapter for media selection and
use guidelines.
Loading Media Into Tray 1
CAUTION
To avoid a paper jam, never add or remove paper
or other print media from Tray 1 while the printer
is printing.
Note
You may use two-sided printing for sizes equal to
and larger than executive size paper.
5 Paper loading differs by size:
Note
Paper heavier than 28-lb (105 g/m2) should be
printed from Tray 1 using Manual Feed for proper
fusing of the toner.
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Note
If paper curls or skews excessively when it is
printed, open the tray and turn the stack of paper
over. To avoid a media jam, never remove the tray
while it is in use.
Optional 2000-Sheet Input Tray (Tray 4)
An optional 2000-Sheet Input Tray (Tray 4) is available for your printer (see Figure
5-3). It consists of a base into which a paper tray slides. Your printer rests on top of
the Tray 4 base.
Figure 5-3
11
Tray 4 adjusts for Letter, Legal, I S 0 A4, IS0 A3, 11 in x in, and JIS B4 paper.
The tray holds approximately 2000 sheets of 20-lb (75 g/m ) Bond paper.
When Tray 4 is installed, and all trays have the same type and size media loaded, by
default the printer prints from paper sources in the following order:
1. Tray 1
2. Tray4
3. Tray 2
4. Tray3
For example, assume all paper sources contain the same size of paper. If you have
specified Tray 1 or Automatic, send a print request to the printer, and Tray 1 is
empty, the printer prints from Tray 4. If Tray 4 is also empty, the printer prints from
Tray 2, and then from Tray 3.
Loading Paper into n a y 4
1 Slide Tray 4 open until it stops.
Note
See “Changing Paper Type and Size from the
Control Panel” later in this chapter to set the type
of paper you loaded in the tray.
CAUTION Never use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, self-stick
adhesives (peel and seal), or other synthetic materials. These items can severely
damage.your printer. Never try to print on both sides of an envelope. Jamming and
printer damage can result.
Before you load an envelope in Tray 1, check to make sure it is rectangular in shape
and undamaged. It’s a good idea to run a pen or pencil down the leading edge (side
being fed into the printer) to flatten it before you insert it in Tray 1.
Figure 5-4
Note
You may also want to open the printer’s left door
and lift the Envelope Pressure Switches on the
lower part of the fuser to reduce wrinkling..
Printing Envelopes from Your
Software Application
1 Load up to ten envelopes into Tray 1.
l3 Items
I:
PREPRINTED
5 Press to select the appropriate
5 choice.
select *
PREPRINTED
7 Press to view options.
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Changing Paper Type and Size from the Control
Note
Tray 1 and the Envelope Feeder do not have a
sensor for identifying paper size . If either is being
used, you will also have a menu item for media
size. You must select the size of the media before
2 continuing.
Items to scroll through the media type
options.
PREFRINTED
Paper Output Bins
The Top Output Bin, located at the top of the printer (see 1 in Figure 5-5 below), _ _ ~
holds up to 500 sheets of paper in the correct order as they exit the printer. A sensor
causes the printer to stop when the paper bin is full. Printing continues when you
empty or reduce the amount of paper in the bin. The Top Output Bin is the factory
default bin.
The Left Output Bin, located on the left side of the printer (see 2 in Figure 5-5
below), holds up to 100 sheets of paper face up as they exit the printer. This paper
bin is mainly used for special media types, such as labels or transparencies,that
cannot tolerate the curved paper path of the Top Output Bin. This paper bin does not
sense when the bin is full.
Figure 5-5
output bin the paper is sent. Otherwise, follow the instructions below for setting the
Left Output Bin as the printer's default output bin.
The Left Output Bin is used for envelopes, transparencies, and labels. Using this
bin helps reduce paper curl.
Note Where and how you make selections depends on your software application or
associated printer driver. The selection process may be available only from within
the printer driver. See Chapter 3 or your application manual for more information.
4 Press to save your choice. An asterisk (:e) appears next to your selection.
Adjusting the Paper Stop
The paper stop (shown in Figure 5-6) is located near the Top Output Bin. It can be
adjusted to help paper lay flat as it exits the printer. The paper stop does not have to
be raised for Letter or A4 size paper. Note that the printer jams if the paper stop is
set to a smaller size of paper than is being printed.
1 pull the left side of the paper stop up, away from the printer, until the stop is in an
upright position.
2 Slide the paper stop away from the printer to the mark indicating the largest paper
size to be printed. (You do not need to raise the paper stop for Letter or A4 size
paper.)
Mailbox - Each bin can be addressed individually, and can have a name assigned
to it by the nework or printer administrator.
Job Separation - Automatically seperates your jobs assigning a bin to each job. It
uses all eight bins for this purpose, but is seen in the printer software as one
logical bin.
Stacking - It stacks the printed output from the lowest bin to the top, regardless
of job boundaries. This mode of operation takes advantage of the total capacity
of the mailbox. The device is seen by the printer software as one logical bin.
Figure 5-7
Multi-Bin Mailbox
Note The mailbox handles all of the printer’s supported paper sizes. Envelopes and labels
are sent only to the Left Output Bin (face-up).
Printing to the Multi-Bin Mailbox
When attached, the mailbox becomes the output bin (ISFTI Ot.lFIL OUTB IN). The
network or printer administrator determines which mode of operation is chosen
through an HP network utility, such as the HP JetAdmin utility. You need to set up
your printer driver to reflect the mode chosen by the administrator. Bi-directional
environments automatically reflect the administrator's choices in the your printer
driver.
In mailbox mode, the device is CIF'TI OI4HL OCITB I t.4 1 to OPT I i:iE.IHIL IIUTB I 1.4 8,
unless the network administrator has named each bin. These names appear on the
control panel in the place of OFT I Ot47L. OUT13 I t i In job seperation or stacking
mode, the device is OFT I Ot~.lHl- OliTB I b4 1.
You can select this optional output bin through your software application, printer
driver, or from the printer control panel. It is better to designate the paper
destination in your software or printer driver since you will control to which output
bin your job is sent. Otherwise, follow the instructions below for setting the overall
default printer output bin selection.
Note Where and how you make selections depends on your software application or
associated printer driver. The selection process may be available only from within
the printer driver. See Chapter 3 or your application manual for more information.
. x appears. The x
until FHF'ER DEST I t.IH'l" I iX4= OF'T I iII.IHL CIIJTE:114
represents a number from 1-8 (for the output bins). For the normal mailbox mode
this could be 1-8, representing eight mailboxes.
4 Press to save your choice. An asterisk (*) appears next to your selection.
Different First Page
Note
Where and how you make selections depends on
your software application or associated printer
2 driver. The selection process may be available only
from within the printer driver. See Chapter 3 or
your application manual for more information.
2 Choose the designated tray (or Manual Feed)
for the first page and the other tray for the
remaining pages.
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2 Calculate margins to identify the area to be
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show how to calculate a margin for 3.9 x 7.5-in
10.2" /
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(99 x 191mm) paper.
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259 mm a. Take the maximum paper width size 11.7 in
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width of the paper. Take the answer, 7.8 in
(198 mm), and divide it by 2, which equals 3.9
in (99 mm).
Note
You may use two-sided printing on paper sizes
eaual to or larger than Executive.
Figure 5-8
Figure 5-9 I
Binding Options
You may select two-sided printing in your application or printer driver. See Chapter
3 for information on accessing the printer driver. The printer settings usually come
first from the application, second from the printer driver, and last from the control
panel.
-SIDED= I 3 4 appears.
6 Press to save your choice. An asterisk (*) appears next to your selection.
Stopping a Print Request
You can stop a print request from your software application or from the printer
control panel. To stop a print job from a computer on a network, refer to the HP ~~
Note that it may take some time for all printing to clear after canceling a print job.
Note In order to cancel a print job, at least one printed page must be delivered to the
destination output bin. This ensures that you identify the correct print job.
3 Press to cause the printer to stop printing, and display the message
STOFF1t4G ICHECK LW!:;T FFIGE until the last page currently being printed is placed
in the output bin.
4 I'F:ESS SELECT 'TO i:FII.K:EL JOB. appears on the display. To cancel the job, press
5 The message CFIt4lICELLIt.IG .JOB appears. This message remains until the job is
cleared from the system.
The HP LaserJet 5Si prints at true 600 dots-per-inch (dpi) with Resolution
Enhancement (REt) and MicroFine toner. REt adjusts the size and placement of
each dot to smooth angles and curves. Combined with MicroFine toner, this
sharpens the appearance of text and graphics. The printer also offers 300-dpi
printing with REt to give you a wider range of printing alternatives.
Note To find the current printer settings, use the printer control panel to print a
configuration page. This procedure is described in “Test Menu” in Chapter 4,
“Printer Control Panel.”
Print Resolution
You can select 300- or 600-dpi resolution for your printed page; however, 600 dpi (the
default setting) provides better print quality. If available, you can select resolution
through your software application; otherwise you can use the control panel.
.. . .. .
Print Density
Print density is a measure of the darkness of the print on the page. The degree of
darkness depends on how much toner is applied to the paper while printing.
Print density adjustments are made through the control panel. Settings range from
Print Density = 1 to Print Density = 5, with 5 being the darkest setting. See the
procedure below to change the print density setting from the control panel. Changes
to this setting are effective during a printed job within one or two pages.
Note The higher the print density setting, the more toner the printer uses. To extend the
life of your toner cartridge, choose lighter print density settings.
If available, you can change this setting through your software application;
otherwise, use the control panel.
Figure 6-1
I
Resolution Enhancement
If available, you can change this setting through your printer setup screen in the
printer drivers; otherwise, use the control panel.
Check the EconoMode setting; be sure it is OFF. (See “EconoMode” later in this
chapter.)
Redistribute the toner in the toner cartridge. (See Chapter 7.)
Clean the inside of the printer. (See Chapter 7.)
Adjust the print density. (See “Print Density” earlier in this chapter.)
Check the paper type and quality. (See Tables 5-1 and 5-2 in Chapter 5, “Print
Tasks,” for media selection and use guidelines.)
Make sure you are printing at 600-dpi resolution.
Adjust the REt setting to ON or OFF.
Replace the toner cartridge.
Note Toner cartridges should be allowed to stabilize at room temperature prior to use;
otherwise, print quality may be affected.
Note All sample pages are shown in Letter size and portrait orientation. Similar problenis
may show up on different paper edges, depending on the paper feed.
Fading
If a white streak or faded area appears on the page (in the direction the paper passes
AaBbCc through the printer):
AaBbCc 0 The toner cartridge supply is low. Remove the toner cartridge from the printer
and rotate it back and forth. If shaking the cartridge does not improve the print
quality, replace the toner cartridge.
AaBbCc 0 The print density adjustment is too light. Adjust print density.
Dropouts
If faded areas, generally rounded, occur randomly on the page:
AaBbrSc
AaBbCc The moisture content of the paper is uneven or the paper has moist spots on its
surface. Try paper from a different source.
AaBbCc
AaBbCc 0 The paper lot is bad. The manufacturing processes can cause some areas to
reject toner.
AaBbCc
Try paper from a different source. If using paper within the specification required
by the printer does not correct your problem, your printer may need service (refer to
Table 5-1 in Chapter 5 for media selection guidelines). Contact your authorized HP
dealer or your HP service representative.
Lines
If sharp black streaks appear on the page (in the direction the paper passes through
the printer), the light-sensitivedrum inside the toner cartridge has probably been
scratched. Replace the toner cartridge.
If smeared black streaks appear (in the direction the paper passes through the
printer), the fuser may be bad. Contact your HP service representative.
Toner Smear
If toner smears appear on the leading edge (as it passes through the printer) of the
paper, the paper guides are dirty. Clean the printer as described in Chapter 7.
If toner on the paper is loose or can be wiped off easily, your fuser may be
damaged. Contact your authorized HP dealer or your HP service representative.
Check the printer’s environment; very dry (low humidity) conditions can
increase the amount of background shading.
If these procedures do not fix the problem, the transfer roller may need to be
replaced. Contact your authorized HP dealer or your HP service representative.
Repetitive Defects
If any of the following marks appear repeatedly on the printed side of the page,
replace toner cartridge:
AaBbCc
AaBbCc 0 If a repetitive mark occurs every 3 3/4 inches (94 mm) in the direction the
AaBbCc paper passes through the printer, the toner cartridge drum is damaged.
AaBbCc If a repetitive mark occurs every 2 inches (5 1 mm) in the direction the paper
AaQbec passes through the printer, the developer roller is damaged.
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0 If black lines occur every 1 1/2 inches (38 mm) on the back of the page, the
charger roller is damaged.
If defects occur every 2 9 8 inches (61 mm) on the back of the page, the transfer
roller has toner on it. This problem will likely correct itself after a few pages.
Improperly Formed Characters
If characters are improperly formed, producing hollow characters, your paper stock
may be too slick. Make sure that the EconoMode setting is set to OFF. Try a
different paper.
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If characters are improperly formed, producing a wavy effect, the laser scanner
needs service. Call your authorized HP dealer or HP service representative.
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EconoMode
arning on EconoMode
You may be able to turn on EconoMode through your software application or
printer driver. If your software permits, you will probably prefer to use this method.
Otherwise, see “Turning on EconoMode from the Control Panel” in the following
section.
Note Where and how you make selections depends on your software application or
associated printer driver. The selection process may be available only from within
the printer driver. See Chapter 3 or your application documentation for more
information.
Note The printer settings usually come first from the application, then from the printer
driver, and finally from the control panel.
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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
The following sections help you troubleshoot the most common printer problems,
clear paper jams, and understand printer messages.
Cleaning Tasks
To maintain print quality, thoroughly clean your printer:
Clean the outside of the printer with a lightly water-dampened cloth. Clean the
inside with only a dry, lint-free cloth. Observe the warnings and cautions that follow
the cleaning tasks on the following page.
CAUTION To avoid permanent damage to the toner cartridge, do not use ammonia-based
cleaners on or around your printer.
Cleaning the Printer
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1 Before you begin these steps, turn the printer
OFF and unplug all cords.
WARNING
Avoid touching the adjacent fusing area. It may
be HOT.
3 With a dry lint-free cloth, wipe any residue
from the paper path area, the registration roller
(B), and the toner cartridge cavity.
CAUTION
Do not touch the transfer roller (A). Skin oils on
the roller can reduce print quality. If toner gets on
your clothes, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash
your clothes in cold water. Hot water sets toner
into fabric.
3
4 Replace the toner cartridge, close the printer,
reconnect all cables, and switch the printer ON.
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Toner Cartridge
Extending Toner Cartridge Life
The life of your toner cartridge depends on the amount of toner your print jobs
require. When you print word-processed text, average toner cartridge yield is
15,000 pages printed at 5% coverage. (A typical full-page business letter is about
5% coverage.) This assumes that the print density setting is in the middle range.
Using EconoMode can further extend average toner cartridge yield. (See Chapter 6,
“Print Quality.”)
EconoMode extends toner usage beyond the specified 15,000 images. However,
extended use of the toner cartridge assembly may result in wear of moving parts
within the cartridge; this may produce unusual noises. Because of this HP cautions
you not to use EconoMode full time.
WARNING
Avoid touching the adjacent fusing area. It may
be HOT.
From the Configuration Menu, you can set TCItdER LOW=STOF or TOI.IER
LISlrl=II:Ot-!T It4JE.
When set to TONER LOW=C:Ot4TI t.IUE, the printer continues to print, with the
TOHER LOCI message displayed on the control panel instead of REFlDt'. Use
TOt4ER LOW=CObITII.lliE when printing long or unattended print jobs.
0 When set to TONER LISl.d=STl:lP, the printer stops d goes offline when
low toner is detected. To resume printing, press . The printer continues
to display the TONER L0l.d message until you change the cartridge. The default
setting is TOt.4ER LOW=STOP.
Troubleshooting Check List
Use the following information to help solve printer problems. For networked printers,
check with your network administratorif you suspect a network-relatedproblem.
Printer interface ’rint out a configuration page to verify that the interface configurations
problems ;hown on the printout match those on your host computer. (See Chapter 4
o print a configuration page.)
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Computer software >heckthat your computer is working correctly by printing from a software
problem ipplication you know works or by printing a plain MS-DOS file to see if the
Iroblem is with your software application or printer driver. (For example,
!: \dir>LPTn where n is the number of the computer port the printer is
:onnected to, for example LPT1.) To output the page, you may have to send
I formfeed command from your computer or from the Job Control Menu.
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Software is selecting :heck your software application to be sure the print job is being sent to the
the wrong port. :orrect port (for example, LPT1).
Printer port problem >heckthat your computer’s port is configured and working properly. One
vay to check this is to connect another printer to that port on your computer
ind print an application you know works.
Network or shared >heckfor network or shared printer problems by connecting your computer
printer problems lirectly to the printer and printing from an application you know works. If you
uspect network problems, check with your network administrator or consult
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he network documentation that came with your printer network card(s).
Computer displays 1. Add a Mode command to your computer’s AUTOEXEC.BAT file for the
DOS messages such parallel port. It should be inserted immediately following the PATH
as: Write Fault statement:
Error Writing
Device LPTn: For DOS versions below 4.0, add: MODE LPTl : , ,P
Abort, Retry, For DOS versions 4.0 and above, add: MODE LPTl : , ,B
Ignore?
2. Your I/O cable might be faulty; see “Printing Incomplete or Incorrect”
later in this section.
Print Speed Too Slow
Situation lsolution
First page takes much Set the Power Save feature for a longer time period or turn it off. (See
longer to print than “Configuration Menu” in Chapter 4.) A page may take longer to print due to
following pages. complex formatting commands, so changing the Power Save period may
not result in the first page being printed faster.
Printer is usually slow 1. Printer speed is highly dependent on how your software application is
to respond. set up, which printer driver you are using, and how much traffic is on the
network. See the Getting Started Guide for configuration information.
2. You may need to add more memory. See Chapter 1, “About Your
Printer,” for HP memory part numbers.
Printer draws media 1. Be sure your software application is selecting the correct size of media.
from the wrong paper
2. Ensure that the printer driver for your software application is correctly
source.
installed, configured, and capable of requesting desired size and type of
media.
3. The size of paper you are requesting is not in the tray you have
selected. The printer draws paper from the next default tray with the
correct size. Put the correct size paper in the tray and make sure it is
adjusted correctly. Check Tray Menu for correct type, size (for Tray l ) ,
as well as amount of paper available. For Trays 2-4 look at the size
loaded and correct as needed.
4. If you selected the optional 2000-Sheet Input Tray (Tray 4) and did not
turn the printer off when installing it, the printer does not recognize it
and draws paper from the next default paper size source. (Switch the
printer OFF, then back ON, and the printer will recognize Tray 4.)
Printer prints in wrong 1. Ensure that the printer personality (such as PostScript) is installed in
personality. the printer (see Chapter 4).
2. If your software application allows you to set personality, ensure that it
is set for the correct one. If your software application does not allow you
to select personality, Set the PERSDNFILITY item in the I:OHFIIjURHTI131.I
PlENl-I to the correct personality (see Chapter 4).
Control panel settings, Software commands override control panel settings. (See Chapter 4 for
such as resolution or iformation about how your software works with control panel settings.)
orientation, do not
work or are ignored.
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Situation Solution
Cannot clear manual A previous print job may still be in the printer’s buffer. Go to the Job Control
feed messages Menu and select Fl.SRIIFEEL~.
Cannot print from Tray 1 Check to be sure you have selected Manual Feed or Tray 1 through your
software application for the size and type for which the tray is configured.
For Manual Feed, wait for the printer to request the manual feed before
loading the media.
Paper is loaded into Load the correct media in the tray. See Chapter 5 for information on loading
Tray 1, and the control Tray 1. If the correct media is already loaded, press so the printer
panel displays a load will use that media.
or manual feed
message
Situation Solution
Media size adjustment See Chapter 5.
and installation
’aper jams and paper 1. See “Paper Jams” later in this chapter.
eeding problems
2. Ensure that the paper weight is within recommended range. See
Chapter 5 for media specifications (Table 5-1) and media user
guidelines (Table 5-2).
3. Don’t pull a paper tray out while printing.
4. Check cables and connectors between units.
5. Make sure media is fully and correctly loaded.
6. Make sure the paper guides are adjusted properly, and not skewed. See
Chapter 5 for more information on adjusting the guides.
>annot access Tray 4. 1. Ensure that the paper tray guides are adjusted correctly for the paper
size you are using. (See Chapter 4.)
2. Check Tray Menu for correct type of paper in Tray 4.
+inter does not 1. Ensure the 2000-Sheet Input Tray has been installed in your printer
ecognize Tray 4. driver. Refer to Chapter 3 for more information on accessing the printer
driver.
2. Ensure that the cable from the Tray 4 base is plugged into the printer. If
not, turn the power OFF and plug the cable into the printer, then switch
the printer ON again.
3. If the printer still does not recognize Tray 4, contact your dealer or
authorized HP service provider.
3efer to “Problems in Tray 2 and Tray 3 earlier in this chapter. These problemscan occur in Tray 4, too.
2 If the error message appears again, switch your printer OFF and verify that the
SIMM board is installed correctly; then switch your printer ON.
3 If the error message appears again, switch your printer OFF and remove the
SIMM board(s); then switch your printer back ON.
4 If the error message appears again, the problem is in printer memory. If the error
message does not appear, the problem is in SIMM memory. Call your HP service
representative.
SIMM Validation Error Messages
Validation error messages appear when a SIMM fails to be initialized when the
printer is turned on. This error is in the format 53. X 1 ~ I;ZZ:
u E:17ROR. Table 7-1 lists
these errors.
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Although these errors can be ignored, the SIMM that caused the error will not be
configured. You can still print if the SIMM has more than one bank of memory.
PostScript Troubleshooting
Situation lsolution
4 text listing of PostScript The control panel PERSONRLITY=FIUTO setting may have been confused
:ommands prints instead of by a nonstandard PostScript code. Check PERSONFILITY= to see if it is
four PostScript printing job. set to POSTSCRIPT or PCL. If it is set to PCL, set it to
PERSOt4FIL:[TiT'=Ri.JTO. If it is set to AUTO, set it to POSTSCRIPT for this
print job only. When the job has printed, return the setting to AUTO.
The job prints in Courier The requested typeface is not available in the printer or is not present
the printer's default font) on the disk. Use a font download utility to download the desired font.
Of the font
Fonts downloaded to memory are lost when the printer is switched
equested.
OFF. They are also lost if Resource Saving is not used and a
personality switch is performed to print a PCL job. Disk fonts are not
affected by PCL jobs or by switching the printer to OFF.
Print a PostScipt Font Page to verify that the font is available. If a disk
font appears to be missing, it may be because a software utility was
used to delete the font, because the disk was re-initialized, or because
the disk drive is not installed correctly. Print a configuration page to
verify that the disk drive is installed and functioning correctly.
Print a Disk Directory to aid you in identifying available fonts.
\ page prints with clipped If the page margins are clipped, you may have to print the page at
nargins. 300-dpi resolution or install more memory. Also try turning Resource
Saving and I/O Buffering OFF.
4 page fails to print. Set FRIt.4-r F'OSTSCRIF'T ERRl:iRS=Ot~4, and then send the job again to print
a PostScript error page. If an error page prints, refer to the next table
entry "A PostScript error page prints." If this does not correct the
problem try turning Resource Saving and I/O Buffering OFF, or
installing more memory. (See Chapters 2 or 4 for more information
about PostScript printing.)
\ PostScript error page Make sure the print job is a PostScript job. Check to see whether your
wints. software expected you to send a setup or PostScript header file to the
printer. Check the printer setup in your software application to ensure
that the printer is selected. Check cable connections to ensure that
they are secure.
Reduce the complexity of the graphic. Add available memory by turning
on Resource Saving.
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Paper Jams
If one of these messages appears in the display panel:
The X is a number for a specificjam, and the N is the number of pages in the
printer. Look for jammed paper in any of the locations indicated in Figure 7- 1.
Removing media from these areas is discussed in this section. The following pages
explain the jam clearing process in more depth.
Figure 7-1
If after you clear a paper jam (by following the procedures on the next few pages)
the printer still jams, there are a few things you can do:
0 If you have PostScript installed, use the JFM menu item under the
l REC:CII..~ERY=I~I~.I
PostScript Menu. The printer will attempt to automatically recover from paper jams.
Execute a formfeed from the computer or the printer's control panel (a menu item
under the Job Control Menu). A formfeed may flush any paper or envelopes left in
the printer.
Check to make sure you have located and removed all scraps of paper from inside
the printer.
Use the Error Log Page and Error Codes to aid you in isolating where the errors are
occurring. (See Chapter 4 "Error Log Page," and the "Printer Messages" table at
the end of this chapter.)
0 Paper trays are not correctly loaded (see Chapter 5, "Print Tasks").
Your print media does not meet the specifications listed in Chapter 5.
The media is in poor condition.
The printer needs cleaning.
Clearing the Top Output Bin
If the paper jam extends into the output area, as shown in Figure 7-2, slowly and
carefully pull the paper straight out of the printer so it doesn’t tear.
Figure 7-2
Figure 7-3
Paper Tray 1
Clearing the Right Door
1 Open the right door located below Tray 1.
2 Check for paper jammed in the pick-up roller of Tray 2 or 3.
3 Open the jam access cover.
4 Remove any paper from this area by pulling it in the direction shown by the arrow
in Figure 7-4.
5 Remove any and all pieces of torn paper. Carefully check to be sure you have
removed all scraps.
Figure 7-4
Right Door
Clearing the Top Cover
1 Open the top cover.
2 Remove the toner cartridge.
3 Remove any paper in this area by puIling it in the direction shown by the arrow in
Figure 7-5.
4 Remove any and all pieces of torn paper. Carefully check to be sure you have
removed all scraps.
Note Lift both green user tabs on the jam access covers under the toner cartridge to clear
any jams that may be hidden.
Figure 7-5
Top Cover
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Clearing the Front Door (Duplex Area)
1 Open the front door.
2 Check for paper jammed in this area.
3 Remove any paper by pulling it in the direction shown by the arrow (A) in Figure
7-6. Be careful not to tear the page.
4 If you cannot remove all the paper from the front door, lower the left door and
carefully pull out any jammed paper (B).
Figure 7-6
Note After removing a sheet of paper, you may need to check other areas to ensure that
all paper has been removed. Whenever a sheet of jammed paper becomes badly
shredded, it is a good idea to carefully piece all parts together to be sure you haven’t
overlooked some small part. All portions of a jammed piece of paper must be
removed, or you may run into repeated jams.
Clearing the Left Door (Fuser Area)
1 Open the left door.
2 Remove any jammed or damaged paper from this area by pulling it in the direction
shown by the arrow (A) in Figure 7-7.
3 Lower the two green tabs and carefully check for additional pieces of paper.
Remove all scraps.
4 Close the door.
Figure 7-7
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Left Door
Figure 7-8
Note After removing a sheet of paper you may need to check other areas to ensure that all
paper has been removed. Whenever a sheet of jammed paper becomes badly
shredded, it is a good idea to carefully piece all parts together to be sure you haven’t
overlooked some small part. All portions of a jammed piece of paper must be
removed or you may run into repeated jams.
Figure 7-9
Figure 7-10
3 Remove any paper in this area by pulling it in the direction shown by the arrow in
Figure 7- 11.
4 Remove any and all pieces of torn paper. Carefully check to be sure you have
removed all scraps. Lift both green user tabs to clear any jams that may be hidden.
5 You may need to remove the Envelope Feeder to release any jammed envelopes or
scraps of paper.
6 After you are sure you have located all pieces of the envelope or paper, replace the
Envelope Feeder and toner cartridge.
Figure 7-11
Solution
1. Check to see that media is correctly loaded in trays, and that all width
guides are correctly set (not skewed). (see Chapter 5, "Print Tasks.")
2. Try turning over the stack of paper in the tray. If you are using letterhead
paper, try printing from Tray 1.
3. Do not use previously printed paper or torn, worn, or irregular paper. For
the recommendedpaper and other media for your printer, see Chapter 5.
4. Check the media specifications (if outside of the recommended
specifications, problems may occur).
5. Printer may be dirty. Clean the printer as described in the first section of
this chapter.
6 . Check that paper loaded in Tray 1 is NOT longer than 17.7 in (450 mm) or
wider than 11.7 in (297 mm). (These are the maximum dimensions that the
printer can feed, otherwise the printer will jam.)
7. Ensure that Tray 4 is set for the size of paper installed and that the tray
is not overloaded with paper.
If jams continue, contact your authorized HP service provider.
Printer Messages
Table 7-2 lists and describes printer messages and suggests recommended actions.
Table 7-2
PRINTING CONFIGIJRRTION
PFIGE I
The printer is printing a configuration page.
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No action required.
PRINTING FONT L I S T The printer is printing a font list. (Note that No action required.
PCUPostScriptformats are the same.)
PRINTING DEMO PFIGE The printer is printing a Demonstration Page. No action required.
RESTOR1NG FRCTORY The printer returns almost all defaults to their Reconfigure your printer and MIO.
SETTINGS factory default configurations.
When you install an MI0 card(s), to reinitialize
the printer’s control panel you may need to
perform a cold reset. (Note: In a shared
environment, this task should only be performed
by the system administrator.) To perform a cold
reset, hold down while switching the
printer ON until RESTOPING FFICTORt’ SETTOtISS
appears in the display.
CLOSE PRINTER COVERS One of the printer’s covers or doors is not Make sure your toner cartridge is fully seated
firmly closed, or your toner cartridge is not and the printer top cover or doors (left, front,
installed correctly. and right) are firmly closed.
RCCESS CiENIED Your network administrator has locked out See your network or printer administrator.
access to the control panel menu system,
except for the Test Menu and Tray 1 size.
IHSTFILL TONER CRRTRIDSE The toner cartridge is not installed correctly or Insert a toner cartridge or make sure the
is not installed. cartridge is fully seated and the covers are fully
closed, then press to resume.
=INISHER MFILFUNCTIOEI
coutput device I
The output device listed is in an error
condition. I
Refer to the finisher’s documentation for more
information.
13.x FFIFER JRM ’aper is jammed in the printer. Remove jammed paper from under the toner
ZLEFIR n FFIGES cartridge, the right door, the front door, and the
13.x FRFER JRM left door (see “Paper Jams” in this chapter).
ZLEFIR 1 FFIGE
3r
13. x FFIFER JRM
:LERR THE PRINTER
20 MEMORY OUERFLUM
)FITFI LOST I
The printer received more data from the
computer than can fit in its available user
memory.
Press to print the transferred data
(data loss may result). Then make more
memory available in the printer by removing
some fonts, macros, or any other data from
memory; simplify the page sent to the printer; or
install additional memory. (Note: if AUTO
CONTINUE=ON the printer will automatically
continue printing when this error occurs.)
21 PRINT OVERRUN The data (dense text, rules, raster or vector IPress to resume printing. (Note: if
MTR LOST graphics) sent to the printer was too complex. ‘RIJTU CONTINUE=ON the printer will automatically
continue printing when this error occurs). You
may lose some data. Try to simplify your print
iob.
5 0 . x FUSER ERROR The printer identifiedan internal service error Power-cycle the printer.
CYCLE POWER [hardwareproblem with fuser).
These error messages are saved in the Error Log.
50.1 Fuser low-temperature failure
50.2 Fuser warm-up failure (timed out)
50.3 Fuser over-temperature failure
50.4 Bad fuser
5 1 . x ERROR The printer detected a laser sub-system Power-cyclethe printer.
CYCLE POMER problem.
These error messages are saved in the Error Log.
51.1 Beam detection malfunction
51.2 Laser malfunction
5 2 . x ERROR The printer detected a scanning sub-system Power-cycle the printer.
CYCLE POWER woblem.
These error messages are saved in the Error Log.
52.1 Scanner startup failure
52.1 Scanner rotation failure
E. x x ERROR
‘RESS SELECT KEY
ormatter board.
6.x ERROR
‘RESS SELECT KEY
Correct invalid request@).
i6.1 Invalid input source If necessary turn the printer OFF and then ON..
i6.2 Invalid output destination (for example,
mproper media size being sent to duplexer)
59.x PRINTER ERROR There is a problem wih the main motor. Cycle printer’s power. If this does not resolve
CYCLE POWER the error, call service.
6 l . x PRINTER ERROR The printer encountered a parity error when Switch the printer OFF and then ON (data
CYCLE POWER accessing internal RAM or some SlMM stored in printer will be lost). If the error is still
x=o - 4 memory in slot x. present, first verify that the SlMM board is
correctly installed. Switch the printer ON. If the
0: Internal memory error is still present, switch the printer OFF and
1: SlMM slot 1 remove the SlMM board. Switch the printer
2: SlMM slot2 back ON. If the error message does not appear,
3: SlMM slot3 the problem is on the SIMM. See Appendix C,
4: SlMM slot 4 “Memory and Personality SlMM Installation,” for
more information.
62.x PRINTER ERROR The printer identified a CRC error while Switch the printer OFF and then ON (data
CYCLE POWER checking its memory. xrefers to the memory stored in printer will be lost). If the error is still
- 6 the printer was checking when it encountered present, first verify that the SlMM board is
the error. correctly installed. Switch the printer ON. If the
error is still present, switch the printer OFF and
0: Internal memory remove the SlMM board. Switch the printer
1: SlMM slot 1 back ON. If the error message does not appear,
2: SlMM slot2 the problem is on the SIMM. See Appendix C,
3: SlMM slot3 “Memory and Personality SlMM Installation,” for
4: SlMM slot 4 more information.
64 PRINTER ERROR The printer identified a scan buffer error. Cycle printer’s power. If this does not resolve
CYCLE POWER the error, call service.
65 PRINTER ERROR The printer identified a dynamic RAM Cycle printer’s power. If this does not resolve
CYCLE POWER controller error. the error, call service.
66. X. YY DEVICE ERROR The printer identified a paper handlina Cvcle printer’s Dower.
CYCLE POWER controller error. x identifiesthe device(1-5)
and yy is the error code (0-99). Try disconnecting paper handling devices to aid
in isolating the problem. If this does not resolve
I I 0: Paper Handling Controller (PHC)
lthe error, call service.
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Location Requirements
Place your printer on a sturdy, level surface in a well ventilated room. The
environment should be stable, with no abrupt changes in temperature or humidity
and no exposure to direct sunlight or chemicals. Figure A- 1 shows the suggested
amount of space to leave around the printer. Leave adequate space to remove paper
trays and to allow air circulation around vents to prevent overheating.
Figure A-1
11 inches
14.5 inches 279 mm
368 mm
IDepth (body)
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(20.5 in (520 mm) I
h g h t (without toner cartridgeand with paper cassette) 199 Ib (45 kg)
Electrical Specifications
Power Requirements 100/12OV (+/- 10%) 50/60Hz (+/- 2Hz) 220/240V (+/- 10%) 50 HZ (+/- 2H2)
127V, 60HZ (+/- 2H2)
Typical Power Consumption, 5Si During printing, 500 W (average) During printing, 500 W (average)
During standby, 135 W (average) During standby, 135 W (average)
During Power Save, 21 W (average) During Power Save, 21 W (average)
Typical Power Consumption, 5Si MX During printing, 500 W (average) During printing, 500 W (average)
During standby, 135 W (average) During standby, 135 W (average)
During Power Save, 24 W (average) During Power Save, 24 W (average)
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Min. recommended circuit capacity,
tvDical installation (5Si and 5Si MX) I13.5 Amps at 120 V 16.0 Amps at 220 V
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Environmental Specifications
Acoustic Emissions
There is, however, no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Note Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by HP could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment. Use of a shielded interface cable is required to
comply within the Class B limits of Part 15 of FCC rules.
This printer is certified as a “Class 1” laser product under the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to
the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. Since radiation emitted
inside this printer is completely confined within protective housings and external
covers, the laser beam cannot escape during any phase of normal user operation.
WARNING Never operate or service the printer with the protective cover removed from
the LaserBcannerAssembly. The reflected beam, although invisible, can
damage your eyes.
Ozone Emission
The HP LaserJet 5Si and 5Si MX printers do not use high voltage corona wires in
the electrophotographic process, and therefore generate no measurable ozone gas
( 0 3 ) . Instead, these printers use charging rollers in the toner cartridge and in the
print engine.
Snwifiratinnc A-5
Laser Statement for Finland
LASERTURVALLISUUS
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
HP LaserJet 5Si/5Si MX laserkirjoitinon kayttajan kannaltaturvallinen luokan 1 laserlaite.
Normaalissa kaytossa kirjoittimensuojakotelointiestaa lasersateenpaasyn laitteen ulkopuolelle.
Laitteen turvallisuusluokkaon maaritetty standardin EN 60825-1 (1 994)mukaisesti.
VAROITUS !
Laitteen kayttaminen muulla kuin kayttoohjeessa mainitullatavalla saattaa altistaa kayttajan
turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittavalle nakymattomalle lasersateilylle.
VARNING !
Om apparaten anvands pB annat satt an i bruksanvisningspecificerats, kan anvandaren utsattas for
osynlig laserstrhing, som overskrider gransen for laserklass 1.
HUOLTO
HP LaserJet 5Si/5Si MX -kirjoittimensisalla ei ole kayttajan huollettavissaolevia kohteita. Laitteen
saa avata ja huoltaa ainoastaan sen huoltamiseenkoulutettu henkilo. Tallaiseksi
huoltotoimenpiteeksiei katsotavariainekasetinvaihtamista, paperiradanpuhdistustatai muita
kayttajan kasikirjassalueteltuja, kayttajan tehtavaksi tarkoitettujayllapitotoimia,jotka voidaan
suorittaa ilman erikoistyokaluja.
VARO !
Mikali kirjoittimensuojakoteloavataan, olet alttiina nakymattomalle lasersateilyllelaitteen ollessa
toiminnassa. Ala katso sateeseen.
VARNING !
Om laserprinternsskyddsholje oppnas dA apparaten ar i funktion, utsattas anvandaren for osynlig
IaserstrAlning. Betrakta ej stralen.
Pnorifirotinnc A-7
B
PCL Printer Commands (Escape Sequences)
Most software applications do not require you to enter printer commands. See your
computer and software documentation to find the method to use for entering printer
commands.
PCL printer commands tell the printer which tasks to perform or which fonts to use.
This appendix is not intended to provide complete information about PCL
commands, but only to provide a quick reference for users who are already familiar
with PCL command structure.
Note Table B-3 contains frequently used PCL commands. For a complete listing and
explanation of how to form PCL, HP-GL/2, and PJL commands, see the PCLIPJL
Technical Reference Package, which is described in “Supplementary Documents” at
the front of this manual. (See Chapter 7, “Calling for Help,” for ordering
information.)
Lowercase 1: Uppercase 0: 0
Numberone: 1 Number 0: 0
Many printer commands use the lowercase letter 1 ( 0 ) and the number one (l), or
the uppercase letter 0 (0)and the number zero (0).These characters may not
appear on your screen as shown here. You must use the exact character and case
specified for PCL printer commands.
Figure B-1
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Printer Command Syntax
Escape Character
Printer commands always begin with the escape character (Ec). Table B-1 shows the
escape character for various software applications. (The keyboard
not produce the escape character.) Check your software manual for additional
information.
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numeric kevDad
Wordperfect for DOS TvDe <27>
MS-DOS Editor Hold down then press t I
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\027&f 10\027(~0p16.67h8.5~0~0b0”
Point size (or pitch) is another variable. In the following example, “12U” has been
filled in for the PC-850 symbol set and “12” for the point size. This printer
command selects a 12-pointUnivers Medium font:
~~~ ~~~~
Printer
Function # Refers To
Escape character [See Table B-1 or your software manual.)
F
ICR
Line feed
Formfeed
Carriage return
n/a
nla
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Ec&P#G Selects paper destination 0 =Automatic selection 3 = Left Output Bin (face-up)
2 = Top Output Bin (face-down)
I Ec&O#D Sets line spacing Lines per inch (1,2 ,3,4,6,8, 12, 16, 24, or 48) I
I Ec&d#D Beains underline 0 = fixed 3 = floating
Ends underline Tla
Ec&k#H Sets horizontal motion index 11120 in (.21 mm) increments(compresses print horizontally)
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Continued on the next page.
Table B-3 Frequently Used PCL Printer Commands, continued
Printer
Command Function # Refers To
E ~ & ~ # c Sets vertical motion index 1/48 in (.53mm) increments(compresses print vertically)
Ec&a#R Sets # of vertical position, rows Sets current vertical print position to specified row number (#)
I E ~ * ~ # YI Sets # of vertical position, dots I Sets current vertical print positionto specified dot number (#) I
Ec&a#V Sets # of vertical position, decipoints Sets current vertical print position to specified decipoint number (#)
Ec&a#C Sets # of horizontal position, rows Sets current horizontal print position to specified row number (#)
IE,*~#x I Sets # of horizontal position, dots I Sets current horizontalprint positionto specifieddot number (#) I
I Ec&a#H I Sets # of horizontal position, decipoints I Sets current horizontalprint positionto specifieddecipoint number (#) I
Your HP LaserJet 5Si/5Si MX printer has four SIMM slots. Use them to install
additional printer memory and printer personalities (such as Adobe’s PostScript
Level 2 language).
The HP LaserJet 5Si printer comes with 4 MBytes of memory and can be
expanded to 132 MBytes.
0 The HP LaserJet 5Si MX printer contains 12 MBytes of installed memory. By
adding optional SIMMs with 2,4,8,16, or 32 MBytes, you can increase memory
to a total of 76 MBytes.
Note Memory SIMMs for the HP LaserJet 4 Plus and 4M Plus printers can be used in the
HP LaserJet 5Si and 5Si MX printers. PostScript language SIMMs for the HP
LaserJet 4 Plus and 4M Plus printers cannot be used in the HP LaserJet 5Si and
5Si MX printers.
When you get a new memory board, compare the part number on the outside of the
package to the part number in Table C-1 below. If you have not received the correct
SIMM, notify your authorized Hewlett-Packard dealer.
Note 3ZMByte SIMMs are not available from HP. The 32-MByte SIMMs are supported,
but must be obtained through third-party providers.
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Installing a SIMM Board
CAUTION
SIMM boards and your printer formatter board can
be damaged by small amounts of static electricity.
When handling a SIMM or other board, wear an
antistatic wrist strap connected to the metal frame
of the printer (or to your antistatic system).
During installation, to prevent generation of
static electricity,avoid moving about the
work area.
To avoid damaging the parts, follow these steps:
1 1 In this order, switch the printer power OFF,
unplug the power cord, and disconnect any
attached cables.
3
4 Remove the SIMM board from the antistatic
package. Do not touch any component on the
SZMM board. Hold the board with your
forefingers on the side edges and your thumbs
against the back edge, so the notch on one end
is on the right and the metal teeth face toward
the SIMM slot.
2 After a few seconds, the On Line indicator should light and HERDY should appear
in the control panel display. If a printer message appears, see the “Optional
SIMM Board Troubleshooting” section in Chapter 7, “Maintenance and
Troubleshooting.”
Locate “Total Memory” on the configuration page printout. This is the amount of
memory now installed in your printer. (See Chapter 4,“Printer Control Panel,” for
more information.)
If the amount of memory has not increased since installing the SIMM, it may not be
installed correctly (repeat installation procedure) or it may be defective. (See
“Optional SIMM Board Troubleshooting” in Chapter 7 .)
Verifying a PostScript SIMM
1 Plug in the power cord and turn the printer ON.
2 After a few seconds, the On Line light should go on and REW’r’ should appear in
the control panel display. If a printer message appears instead, see the “Optional
SIMM Board” section in Chapter 7.
3 Press until PDSTSCRIPT t1Et.Il-l appears. This indicates that your printer
recognizes that the PostScript language is installed. If F‘iISTSCRIP’r I1El~4Jdoes
not appear, check the SIMM installation.
Note PostScript language SIMMs for the HP LaserJet 4 plus and 4M plus printers cannot
be used in the HP LaserJet 5Si and 5Si MX printers. Only a PostScript language
SIMM designed for this printer can be used.
Warranty and Software License
HP Maintenance Agreements
HP has several types of maintenance agreements that meet a wide range of support
needs.
Next Day On-site Service provides on-site support by the next working day
following your service request. Extended coverage hours and extended travel
beyond HP designated service zones are available for additional charges on most
on-site service agreements.
To have your printer serviced by HP you should contact the closest HP Service
Center.
Exclusions
The warranty on your HP LaserJet 5Si printer shall not apply to defects resulting
from:
If you are using a mechanical switch box, ensure that it is equipped with a surge
protector. Damage to your printer could occur from the use of unprotected
mechanical switch boxes.
Warranty Limitations
The warranty set forth above is exclusive and no other warranty, whether written or
oral, is expressed or implied. Hewlett-Packard specifically disclaims the implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Note If you have already disposed of your printer's packaging material, packaging
material can be ordered from HP (see "Calling for Help" in Chapter 7). Order part
number C3166-90005.
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