Getting Started Guide Printer Setup
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1. 14 Getting Started Guide EN Figure 1 1 Note EN Step 11 Select a Printer Interface and Cable The HP LaserJet 5 printer supports three different interface connections Parallel A Serial C and an IrDA serial infrared B An MIO slot D is provided for adding an optional HP JetDirect or compatible card JetDirect is used to directly connect printers with a network e 00000 oooo Parallel Port A The IEEE 1284 standard parallel port compatible with Bi Tronics parallel and Centronics parallel provides enhanced capabilities such as bi directional communication between the computer and printer and faster transmission of data Use the parallel interface when you Want the fastest transfer of data to your printer Send a lot of graphic information or soft fonts to the printer Position your printer less than 10 feet 3 meters from your computer For best results use a high quality IEEE 1284 compliant parallel cable See Chapter 1 of the User s Manual for ordering information Getting Started Guide 15 Serial 9 pin Port C The printer supports a 9 pin RS 232C serial interface Serial interfaces provide increased flexibility in locating the printer but are generally slower than paralel interfaces Use a serial interface when you e Have a computer that does not have an available parallel interface Have a printer that is2. Be sure you have removed all packing materials Step 2 Be sure the toner cartridge is installed correctly and that the sealing tape was removed Step 5 Verify that the cables are the correct type Step 11 Be sure that all cable connections are secure connected securely with the right side up Step 12 For further assistance 1 Consult your User s Manual see Chapter 7 Solving Printer Problems 2 Call the HP Dealer where you purchased your HP LaserJet 5 printer 3 See the HP Support pages at the front of your User s Manual for customer service information Getting Started Guide 21 22 Getting Started Guide EN
3. 1 Make sure the printer is on I and the printer display reads 2 Load a software application of your choice from either MS Windows or DOS 3 Make sure you have selected the LaserJet 5 driver within your application 4 Open or create a simple document 5 Print the document If the test file prints installation is now complete If nothing printed use the following procedure to verify that the computer and printer are connected properly 1 Mak the printer is on I and the printer display reads 2 From a DOS prompt type C DIR gt PRN and press EEES on the keyboard 3 Press 95 The page should contain your directory listing If the directory listing printed but the test file above did not repeat the software installation procedures Step 12 If nothing printed go to the problem solving questions on the following pages 20 Getting Started Guide EN EN Common Questions about Setup Test the Printer Operation What should I do if a blank page printed when I tried to print a self test Make sure that you have removed the toner cartridge sealing tape and that the toner cartridge is installed correctly What should I do if the paper jammed when I tried to print a self test Check for packing materials still in the printer see Step 2 Printer Difficulties What should I do if my printer will not print the test file or the directory listing in Step 14 Repeat the installation steps in this guide
4. PowerSave off If the display i press to return reads to the s message If the printer displays an error message see Chapter 7 of the User s Manual 12 Getting Started Guide EN Step 9 Change the Language optional Follow these steps to change the control panel language from English to a language of your choice 1 Switch the printer off O Place the Control Panel Overlay translated to your language onto the control panel and snap into place 2 Hold down while switching the printer on I The message briefly appears in the display After completing a self test the printer will display 3 Press to scroll through the available display languages 4 Press save your display language as the new default An asterisk will appear in the right side of the display 5 Press to return to a display message BEREIT EN Getting Started Guide 13 Step 10 Test the Printer Operation Print a configuration page also known as self test and menu map to make sure your printer is operating correctly 1 Make sure the printer is on and the message is displayed 2 Press until the display reads 3 Press until the display reads TEST HEHN 4 Press to print The display will scroll the message 5 The configuration page A shows how your printer is configured The menu map B is a useful reference for locating menu items
5. positioned more than 10 feet 3 m from your computer The RS 232C serial interface can support printers located up to 50 feet away Are using a serial printer sharing device IrDA Serial Infrared Port B The printer supports an 8 pin wireless infrared serial interface An optional HP IR Adapter must be purchased separately See Chapter 1 of the User s Manual for ordering information Use an Infrared interface when Your portable equipment like a laptop or notebook computer is equipped with an infrared transmitter See Chapter 4 of the User s Manual for further information on the optional HP infrared adapter MIO Slot D The printer comes with an MIO slot designed to support optional HP JetDirect cards or compatible MIO cards from other companies See Chapter 1 of the User s Manual for ordering information Use a JetDirect card when The printer is used as a network printer Multiple network operating systems and or protocols are using the printer at the same time 16 Getting Started Guide EN Step 12 Attach a Cable Note Make sure your computer and printer are switched off O before attaching a cable Be careful to install cables securely and right side up To Install a Bi Tronics Parallel Cable 1 Plug the cable into both the computer and printer ports 2 Use the wire clips to attach the cable to your printer Switch your computer and printer on I To I
6. HP LaserJet 5 Printer Getting Started Guide Printer Setup Copyright Hewlett Packard Company 1996 All Rights Reserved Reproduction adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohibited except as allowed under the copyright laws Publication number C3916 90919 First edition April 1996 Hewlett Packard Company 11311 Chinden Boulevard Boise Idaho 83714 Warranty The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice Hewlett Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to the implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Hewlett Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damaged in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material EN Installation Checklist Congratulations on your purchase of the HP Las This Getting Started Guide will help you set up erJet 5 Printer and install your new printer Complete in order the steps in the checklist Each step is detailed on the following pages with easy to follow directions Wi Installation Checklist Step 1 Check the package contents Step 2 Remove the internal packaging Step 3 Prepare a location for the printer Step 4 Locate the printer parts Step 5 Install the toner cartridge Step 6 Load paper int
7. ack your printer at a later date 1 Remove the shipping bag and tape from the printer 2 Open the printer by lifting up the front of the top door 3 Remove the cardboard and foam packing pieces from inside the printer 4 Open Tray 1 by pulling down on the top center of the door 5 Remove the cardboard from inside Tray 1 Continued on next page EN Getting Started Guide 3 4 Getting Started Guide 6 Slide Tray 2 out of the printer 7 Remove the packing material from inside Tray 2 press down on the orange plastic piece and pull it straight out EN Step 3 Prepare a Location for the Printer 43 in 109 cm 4in 10 cm B 24 in 61 cm 18 in 46 cm 9 in 23 cm 8 wT N Location Requirements for your Printer e A sturdy level surface for placement e No exposure to direct sunlight or chemicals e Adequate space for e Adequate power supply see your User s A opening Tray 2 Manual B opening Tray 1 C opening the top door D opening the rear door E allowing air circulation e Relative humidity 20 to 80 e A stable environment no abrupt temperature or humidity changes e A well ventilated room e Room temperature 50 to 91 F 10 to 32 5 C EN Getting Started Guide 5 Step 4 Locate the Printer Parts The f
8. cartridge on end 3 Locate the sealing tape tab on the left end of the cartridge Carefully bend the tab back and forth until it separates from the cartridge 4 Pull the tab firmly to remove the entire length of the tape 22 in 56 cm Avoid touching any black on the tape this is loose toner Note If the tab breaks grasp the tape and pull it out of the cartridge If toner gets on your clothing wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water 5 Position the cartridge with the arrow facing into the printer Slide the cartridge in until it clicks into place Close the door Note If the top door does not close the cartridge is not installed correctly Remove and reinstall the cartridge EN Getting Started Guide 9 10 Step 6 Load Paper into Tray 2 Getting Started Guide Tray 2 holds about 250 sheets of 20 75g m paper 1 Slide Tray 2 out of the printer 2 Load up to 250 sheets of paper into the tray Do not fill above the arrows on the left rear Keep the paper below the tabs in the rear of the tray 3 Make sure that the paper is flat in the tray at all four corners The paper should fit under the front left metal holder 4 Slide Tray 2 back into the printer Note See the sections on letterhead and duplex printing in Chapter 4 of the User s Manual for proper media orientation for specific jobs Caution Do not remove the tray while the printer is printing This coul
9. d cause a paper jam EN EN Step 7 Load Paper into Tray 1 Tray allows you to automatically feed up to 100 sheets of paper or manually feed one sheet at a time Tray 1 can be used for standard and odd sized papers envelopes labels and transparencies To load Tray 1 1 Open Tray 1 by pulling down on the top center of the door 2 Pull out the tray extension until it clicks into place 3 Slide the paper width guide to the far right side of the tray 4 Place paper in the tray The paper should be flush left under the arrows on the paper guide tabs Note See the sections on letterhead envelope and duplex printing in Chapter 4 of the User s Manual for proper media orientation for specific jobs 5 If necessary slide the paper width guide to the left until it lightly touches the stack of paper without bending the paper Getting Started Guide 11 Step 8 Attach the Power Cord ji Locate the power switch on the front of the printer Make sure the power switch is off O 2 Connect the power cord between the printer and a grounded power strip or an AC outlet 3 Switch the printer on I 4 After the printer warms up the display will read Note The printer automatically switches to a PowerSave mode after 30 minutes of inactivity PowerSave is an adjustable optional setting Refer to i Chapter 8 in the User s Manual for instructions on changing the time setting or turning
10. ect Printers Double Click on Add Printer Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation Network utilities such as JetAdmin are available through the Custom Setup option during software installation 18 Getting Started Guide EN Note EN ji N w Installing the DOS Printing Software Each DOS software application requires a separate printer driver This installation program will install printer drivers and utilities for the following DOS applications WordPerfect versions 5 1 and 6 0 Lotus 1 2 3 versions 2 3 2 4 3 1 3 4 and 4 0 If your DOS application is not listed please contact your DOS application vendor to obtain a printer driver If you are waiting to receive a driver for the HP LaserJet 5 printer you can substitute a driver for a similar HP LaserJet printer These substitute drivers allow you to use your HP LaserJet 5 printer but may not support all of the printer s features To install the DOS printing software Locate the disk titled DOS Application Utilities and Drivers and insert it into your drive At the DOS prompt type A SETUP and press BEE on your keyboard Follow the instructions on the screen See Chapter 2 for more information on DOS printing software Getting Started Guide 19 Step 14 Test Printer to Verify Setup The easiest way to verify that the installation has been completed successfully is to print a test file from a software application
11. nstall a Serial Cable 1 Plug the cable into both the computer and printer ports 2 Secure the cable screws Switch your computer and printer on I Note For serial cable installation baud rate pacing and DTR polarity need to be set from the control panel See Appendix E of the User s Manual for more information EN Getting Started Guide 17 Note Note ji Step 13 Install the Printing Software Before you use this printer with your software applications you must install printing software Please review the HP Software Product License in Appendix F of the User s Manual For more information on software components see Chapter 2 of the User s Manual If you use DOS programs also see the following page Installing the MS Windows Printing System The installation program for the MS Windows Printing System will install all of the components needed for printing in a MS Windows environment version 3 1 and later Locate the disks titled HP LaserJet 5 Printing System for Microsoft Windows and insert Disk 1 into drive A For Windows 3 1 Close all running applications In the Windows Program Manager screen pull down the File menu Select the Run command Type A SETUP in the command line box and click OK on the screen or press BIZ on your keyboard Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation For Windows 95 Click on Start Select Settings Sel
12. o Tray 2 Step 7 Load paper into Tray 1 Step 8 Attach the power cord Step 9 Change the language optional Step 10 Test the printer operation Step 11 Select a printer interface and cable Step 12 Attach a cable Step 13 Install the printing software Page 2 Page 3 Page 5 Page 6 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 17 Page 18 Step 14 Test printer to verify setup is complete Page 20 A list of common questions is located at the back of this guide for help in problem solving with printer and software setup Getting Started Guide 1 Step 1 Check the Package Contents Locate each item listed below HP LaserJet 5 printer Tray 2 i Documentation package containing the Getting Started Guide User s Manual and other useful documentation A Control Panel Overlay translated to your language outside U S and Canada only Printer Software Toner Cartridge inside protective bag Qo 17 mo Power cord Note A parallel cable is not included in the package contents See Chapter 1 of the printer User s Manual for ordering information If you need 5 25 inch software disks refer to Printer Drivers by Mail located on the HP Support pages in the front of the printer User s Manual 2 Getting Started Guide EN Step 2 Remove the Internal Packaging Note Save all packing material You may need to rep
13. ollowing illustrations give the location and names of the key printer parts Front right side view with Tray 1 open E F G H Top door 250 sheet Tray 2 Output bin Tray 1 paper width guide Control panel and display Tray 1 and extension ON OFF power switch oo u gt Envelope Feeder access cover location shown with cover removed 6 Getting Started Guide EN Top right side view with top door open and toner cartridge removed A Toner cartridge guides F Right side cover opened B Paper access door G 250 sheet Tray 2 for paper jam removal C Top door opened H Tray 1 release point pull to open D Toner cartridge location Transfer Roller removal tool shown with cartridge removed E SIMM slots access door J Serial Number label EN Getting Started Guide 7 y C Ss A le Z Rear left side view A Rear access cover latch E Serial port Press down to release B Rear access cover F Serial Infrared port HP IR Adapter Required Serial number label G Parallel port D Power cable connector H I O MIO slot 8 Getting Started Guide EN Step 5 Install the Toner Cartridge 1 Open the printer by lifting up the front of the top door Remove the toner cartridge from its bag and save the packaging for possible cartridge storage 2 Shake the cartridge to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge Avoid tipping the
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