Page 3 - contents
i contents 1 get help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 quick start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 front panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 5 - get help; help
1 1 get help help description Setup Poster The Setup Poster provides instructions for setting up and configuring your HP Officejet. Make sure you use the correct poster for your operating system (Windows PC or Macintosh). Product Tour The tour provides a brief introduction to the HP Officejet and it...
Page 7 - quick start; front panel features; feature
2 3 quick start You can perform many functions using either the front panel or the HP Officejet software. Even if you do not connect your HP Officejet to a computer, you can use the front panel to copy and fax documents or photos. You can change a wide variety of settings using the front-panel butto...
Page 8 - use your hp officejet with a computer; review the hp director
hp officejet 5100 series quick start 4 use your hp officejet with a computer If you installed the HP Officejet software on your computer according to the Setup Poster, you can access all the features of the HP Officejet using the HP Director. review the hp director The HP Director is available throu...
Page 11 - load originals and load paper; load originals
3 7 load originals and load paper You can make copies from originals loaded in the automatic document feeder (ADF). You can also print and copy onto a variety of paper types, weights, sizes, and transparency films. It is important, however, that you select the right paper and make sure that it is lo...
Page 13 - load envelopes; tips for loading other types of paper in the paper tray
load envelopes 9 load envelopes Use the print feature of your software to print to envelopes with your HP Officejet. Your HP Officejet provides two methods for working with envelopes. Do not use shiny or embossed envelopes, or envelopes that have clasps or windows.• If you are printing one envelope,...
Page 14 - set the paper type; set the paper size
hp officejet 5100 series load originals and load paper 10 Labels (use only for printing) • Always use letter-size or A4-size label sheets designed for use with HP Inkjet products (like Avery Inkjet Labels), and make sure that the labels are not over two years old. • Fan the stack of labels to make s...
Page 15 - use the copy features; make copies; make a copy
4 11 use the copy features The copy features let you do the following:• Produce high-quality color and black-and-white copies using a variety of paper types and sizes, including iron-on transfers. • Reduce or enlarge the size of the copies you make from 25% to 200% of the copy’s original size. This ...
Page 16 - increase copy speed or quality
hp officejet 5100 series use the copy features 12 increase copy speed or quality The HP Officejet provides three options that affect copy speed and quality.• Best produces the highest quality for all paper and eliminates the banding (striping) effect that sometimes occurs in solid areas. Best copies...
Page 17 - enhance text sharpness and photo colors; perform special copy jobs; copy a photo
perform special copy jobs 13 2 Press to lighten the copy or to darken it. The circle moves to the left or right, depending on the button you press. Press E NTER to select the setting. 3 Press S TART , B LACK or S TART , C OLOR . enhance text sharpness and photo colors Use Text enhancements to sharpe...
Page 18 - fit a copy to the page
hp officejet 5100 series use the copy features 14 3 Press C OPY until Paper Type appears. 4 Press until the desired photo paper option appears, then press E NTER to select it. 5 Press C OPY until Enhancements appears. 6 Press until Photo appears, then press E NTER to select it. 7 Press S TART , B LA...
Page 20 - copy options
hp officejet 5100 series use the copy features 16 copy options The following diagram shows the options that are available when you press C OPY . Plain Paper Premium Photo Photo-Qual Glss Photo-Qual Matt Premium Inkjet Brochure Glossy Brochure Matte Iron-On Transparency Actual size Full page 91% Lega...
Page 21 - use the scan features; scan an original; stop a scan
5 17 use the scan features Scanning is the process of converting text and pictures into an electronic format for your computer. You can scan just about anything:• Photos • Magazine articles • Text documents Because the scanned image or text is in an electronic format, you can bring it into your word...
Page 23 - use the fax features; enable fax confirmation; send a fax
6 19 use the fax features Using your HP Officejet, you can:• Send and receive paper faxes, and send computer faxes. A computer fax (also called a computer-generated fax ) is a file that you fax from your Windows PC or Macintosh computer. • Send and receive color faxes. If you send a color fax and yo...
Page 24 - initiate the fax process from your hp officejet; receive a fax; receive a fax automatically
hp officejet 5100 series use the fax features 20 initiate the fax process from your hp officejet Follow these steps to use your HP Officejet to fax an item from the front panel. to send a fax without changing settings 1 Load your original in the ADF. For more information, see load originals on page ...
Page 25 - receive a fax manually; save frequently-used fax numbers
save frequently-used fax numbers 21 a. Press S ETUP until 3:Basic Fax Setup appears, and then press E NTER . b. Press until 3:Rings to Answer appears. Use the keypad or the arrow keys to choose the number of rings, and then press E NTER . 4 Next, choose the distinctive ring pattern.a. Press S ETUP u...
Page 26 - set the date and time; set the fax header
hp officejet 5100 series use the fax features 22 set the date and time Follow these steps to set the date and time manually. 1 Press S ETUP until 3:Basic Fax Setup appears, and then press E NTER . 2 After 1:Date and Time appears, press E NTER , and then enter the date and time using the keypad. Tip ...
Page 27 - enter text
set basic fax settings using the front panel 23 enter text The following list provides tips for entering text using the front-panel keypad.• Press the keypad numbers that correspond to the letters of a name. • Press a button multiple times to see a letter first in uppercase and then in lowercase. • ...
Page 28 - check for dial tone
hp officejet 5100 series use the fax features 24 check for dial tone Before using the fax features, verify that the connections are correctly established. 1 Press F AX , and then press S TART , B LACK or S TART , C OLOR . 2 Listen for a dial tone. 3 If you do not hear a dial tone, check the connecti...
Page 29 - maintain your hp officejet; clean the exterior; print a self-test report; handle print cartridges
7 25 maintain your hp officejet This section provides instructions for keeping your HP Officejet in top working condition. Perform these maintenance procedures as necessary. clean the exterior Use a soft, damp, lint-free cloth to wipe dust, smudges, and stains off the case. The interior of the HP Of...
Page 30 - align cartridges
hp officejet 5100 series maintain your hp officejet 26 See order print cartridges on page 53 for information on ordering replacement print cartridges. 1 Turn on the HP Officejet, then open the print-cartridge access door. 2 The print carriage moves into view. 3 After the carriage stops moving, lift ...
Page 31 - clean the print cartridges; restore factory defaults
restore factory defaults 27 to align the print cartridges when prompted 1 Press E NTER on the front panel. The HP Officejet prints a text page that contains instructions and an align cartridges page that contains test patterns. 2 Following the instructions on the text page, place the align cartridge...
Page 32 - setup menu options
hp officejet 5100 series maintain your hp officejet 28 setup menu options The following diagram shows the options that are available when you press S ETUP . 1. Print Report To open a menu:• press S ETUP repeatedly until you see the menu, then press E NTER • press S ETUP and then press O PTIONS repea...
Page 33 - additional setup information; possible installation problems; set the language and country/region
8 29 additional setup information This section covers how to handle messages that may or may not appear during installation, how to set up the connection between your computer and your HP Officejet, and how to add and remove the HP Officejet software. The standard installation instructions are provi...
Page 34 - connect your hp officejet to your computer; connect your usb port; what works
hp officejet 5100 series additional setup information 30 4 Watch the display until the desired country/region appears. Enter the country/region code on the keypad. Press 1 for yes or 2 for no when the display asks you to confirm your selection. You can confirm the country/region and language by prin...
Page 35 - connect your hp officejet to a phone, modem, or answering; Note; remove and reinstall your hp officejet software
connect your hp officejet to a phone, modem, or answering machine 31 connect your hp officejet to a phone, modem, or answering machine This section explains how to connect your HP Officejet to various office devices: • phone : connect a phone to the HP Officejet so it can use the same phone connecti...
Page 37 - system requirements; minimum
9 33 technical information system requirements The following specifications are subject to change without notice. Windows PC requirementsitem minimum recommended Processor Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, Millennium Edition, XP Any Intel Pentium II, Celeron, or compatible processor Intel Pentium III or highe...
Page 38 - specifications; paper specifications
hp officejet 5100 series technical information 34 specifications paper specifications paper-tray capacities paper sizes I/O Available USB port Internet access Recommended Sound card Recommended Macintosh requirementsitem minimum recommended type paper weight input tray * output tray † ADF Plain pape...
Page 39 - print specifications; print margin specifications; mode; Top
specifications 35 print specifications • 600 dpi black with resolution enhancement technology (REt) • 4800 dpi color with HP PhotoREt III • Method: Drop-on-demand thermal inkjet • Language: HP PCL Level 3, PCL3 GUI or PCL 10 • Print speeds vary according to the complexity of the document • Up to 12 ...
Page 40 - Item Description
hp officejet 5100 series technical information 36 copy specifications • Digital image processing • Up to 99 copies from original • Digital zoom from 25 to 200% (varies by model) • Photo Fit to Page • Up to 12 cpm black, 8 cpm color (varies by model) • Copy speeds vary according to the complexity of ...
Page 42 - regulatory notices; notice to users of the U.S. telephone network: FCC requirements
hp officejet 5100 series technical information 38 recycling program HP offers an increasing number of product return and recycling programs in many countries, as well as partnering with some of the largest electronic recycling centers throughout the world. HP also conserves resources by refurbishing...
Page 45 - notice to users of the German telephone network; notice to Korean customers; declaration of conformity
declaration of conformity 41 notice to users of the German telephone network The HP Officejet 5100 Series products are designed to connect only to the analogue public-switched telephone network (PSTN). Please connect the TAE N telephone connector plug, provided with the HP Officejet 5100 Series, int...
Page 47 - get hp officejet 5100 support; get support and other information from the internet
10 43 get hp officejet 5100 support This section explains the service information provided by Hewlett-Packard.If you are unable to find the answer you need in the printed or onscreen documentation supplied with your product, you can contact one of the HP support services listed in the following page...
Page 48 - call elsewhere in the world; hp technical support country/region
hp officejet 5100 series get hp officejet 5100 support 44 To display your service ID, on the front panel, press E NTER and S TART , C OLOR at the same time, until SERV ID: and the number appear in the front-panel display. – Print a Self-Test Report. See print a self-test report on page 25 for inform...
Page 50 - call in Australia post-warranty; prepare your hp officejet for shipment
hp officejet 5100 series get hp officejet 5100 support 46 call in Australia post-warranty If your product is not under warranty, you can call 03 8877 8000. A per- incident, out-of-warranty support fee of $27.50 (inc. GST) will be charged to your credit card. You can also call 1902 910 910 ($27.50 ch...
Page 51 - hp distribution center; hp officejet 5100 series warranty
hp distribution center 47 7 Remove the front-panel cover as follows:a. Slip your hand into the ADF, behind the front panel, and lift up. b. Insert a small screwdriver into the round hole behind the keypad and press firmly to pop off the front panel. 8 Retain the front-panel cover. Do not return the ...
Page 55 - index
51 index A ADF (automatic document feeder), 7 align print cartridges, 26 answer mode, 23 Auto Answer answer mode, 23 receive faxes automatically, 20 B best copy quality, 12 buttons, front panel, 3 C cartridges, see print cartridges clean exterior, 25 print cartridges, 27 color enhance, 13 confirm fa...
Page 57 - order supplies; print cartridges
53 order supplies Use the following information for ordering supplies for your HP Officejet 5100 Series. order media To order media such as HP Premium Inkjet Paper, HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film, HP Iron-On T-shirt Transfer paper, or HP Greeting Cards, see one of the following:• For orders in ...
Page 58 - Visit the hp officejet information center
Visit the hp officejet information center It has everything you need to get the most value from your HP Officejet.• Technical Support • Supplies and Ordering Information • Project Tips • Ways to Enhance Your Product www.hp.com/support © 2002 Hewlett-Packard CompanyPrinted in the U.S.A., Germany, or ...
