HP 5200L Series - Manual

Table of contents 1 Printer basics Quick access to printer information ........................................................................................................2Printer at a glance ...........................................................................................................

I/O submenu ........................................................................................................................33Resets submenu ..................................................................................................................34 Diagnostics menu ....................

Managing supplies ................................................................................................................................90 Supplies life ..........................................................................................................................90Approximate p...

1 Printer basics Now that the printer is set up and ready to use, take a few moments to familiarize yourself with theprinter. This chapter contains basic information about the printer features: ● Quick access to printer information ● Printer at a glance ● Features at a glance ● Walkaround ● Printer ...

Quick access to printer information Several references are available for use with this printer. See www.hp.com/support/lj5200l . Guide Description Getting started guide Provides step-by-step instructions for installing and setting up the printer. User guide Provides detailed information for using an...

Printer at a glance HP LaserJet 5200L ● Prints up to 25 pages-per-minute (ppm) ● 32 megabytes (MB) of random access memory (RAM), upgradable up to 128 MB ● 100-sheet multipurpose tray (tray 1), 250-sheet input tray (tray 2), and 250-sheet output bin ● Hi-Speed universal serial bus (USB) 2.0 port and...

Features at a glance Feature Description Performance ● 460 MHz processor User interface ● Control-panel help ● Show Me How help topics in the control panel ● HP Easy Printer Care software (a Windows®-based status and troubleshooting tool) ● Windows and Macintosh printer drivers Printer drivers ● HP ...

Walkaround Printer parts Before using the printer, familiarize yourself with the parts of the printer. 5 1 2 3 4 7 6 1 Top output bin 2 Long-media extension 3 Latch to open the front cover (provides access to the print cartridge) 4 Tray 1 (pull to open) 5 Tray 2 6 Control panel 7 Right-side cover (p...

8 9 10 8 On/off switch 9 Interface ports (see Interface ports ) 10 Rear output bin (pull to open) Interface ports The printer has two ports for connecting to a computer. 1 2 1 IEEE 1284B-compliant parallel connection 2 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connection 6 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW

Printer software The printing-system software is included with the printer. See the getting started guide for installationinstructions. The printing system includes software for end users and network administrators, and printer driversfor access to the printer features and communication with the com...

Driver Autoconfiguration as an installable component by default for a typical installation and for acustom installation. Update Now If you have modified the configuration of the HP LaserJet 5200L printer since installation, the drivercan be automatically updated with the new configuration in environ...

Opening the printer drivers Operating System To change the settings for allprint jobs until the softwareprogram is closed To change the defaultsettings for all print jobs To change the productconfiguration settings Windows 98 and Me 1. On the File menu in the software program, click Print . 2. Selec...

The printing system software includes the following components: ● PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files The PPDs, in combination with the Apple PostScript printer drivers, provide access to printerfeatures. Use the Apple PostScript printer driver that comes with the computer. ● HP Printer Utili...

UNIX For HP-UX and Solaris networks, go to www.hp.com/support/net_printing to download the HP Jetdirect printer installer for UNIX. Linux For information, go to www.hp.com/go/linuxprinting . Utilities The printer is equipped with several utilities that make it easy to monitor and manage the printer....

Selecting print media This printer accepts a variety of media, such as cut-sheet paper, including up to 100% recycled fibercontent paper; envelopes; labels; transparencies; and custom-size paper. Properties such as weight,composition, grain, and moisture content are important factors that affect pri...

Media size Dimensions Tray 1 Tray 2 Duplex 1 B4 (JIS) 257 x 363 mm (10.1 x 14.3 in) 8K 269 x 391 mm (10.6 x 15.4 in) 8K 259 x 368 mm (10.2 x 14.5 in) 8K 273 x 394 mm (10.75 x 15.5 in) 16K 184 x 260 mm (7.24 x 10.24 in) 16K 195 x 270 mm (7.68 x 10.63 in) 16K 273 x 197 mm (10.75 x 7.75 in) Statement 1...

2 Control panel This section explains the printer control panel and menus: ● Overview ● Control-panel layout ● Using the control-panel menus ● Show Me How menu ● Retrieve Job menu ● Information menu ● Paper Handling menu ● Configure Device menu ● Diagnostics menu ● Service menu ● Changing printer-co...

Overview You can perform most routine printing tasks from the computer by using the program or printerdriver. These two methods are the most convenient way to control the printer, and they will overridethe printer-control-panel settings. See the Help file for your program, or, for more information a...

Using the control-panel menus To gain access to the control-panel menus, complete the steps below. To use the menus 1. Press Menu . 2. Press or to navigate the listings. 3. Press to select the appropriate option. 4. Press to return to the previous level. 5. Press Menu to exit the menu. 6. Press to s...

Show Me How menu Each choice in the SHOW ME HOW menu prints a page that provides more information. Item Explanation CLEAR JAMS Prints a page that shows how to clear media jams. LOAD TRAYS Prints a page that shows how to load the printer input trays. LOAD SPECIAL MEDIA Prints a page that shows how to...

Retrieve Job menu This menu provides a list of the stored jobs in the printer and access to all the job storage features.You can print or delete these jobs at the printer control panel. You must have 80 MB of memoryinstalled to use this feature. See Managing stored jobs for more information about us...

Information menu The INFORMATION menu contains printer information pages that give details about the printer and its configuration. Scroll to the information page that you want, and then press . For more information about any of the printer information pages, see Using printer information pages . It...

Paper Handling menu If paper-handling settings are correctly configured at the printer control panel, you can print byselecting the type and size of media in the program or the printer driver. For more information aboutconfiguring for media types and sizes, see Controlling print jobs . For more info...

Configure Device menu This menu contains administrative functions. The CONFIGURE DEVICE menu allows the user to change the default printing settings, adjust the print quality, and change the system configuration andI/O options. Printing submenu Some items on this menu are available in the program or...

Item Values Explanation environments, such as UNIX, indicate a new line using only theline feed control code. Use this option to append the requiredcarriage return to each line feed. SUPPRESS BLANK PAGES : When generating your own PCL, extra form feeds are included that would cause one or moreblank ...

Item Values Explanation NOTE It is best to change the REt setting in the program or printer driver. (Program and printer-driver settings override control-panel settings.) The default setting is MEDIUM . ECONOMODE ON OFF Use EconoMode to use less toner per page. Selecting ON extends the life of the t...

Resets submenu Items on the Resets submenu relate to returning settings to the defaults and changing settings suchas Sleep mode. Item Values Explanation RESTORE FACTORYSETTINGS There is no value to select. Performs a simple reset and restores most of the factory(default) settings. This item also cle...

Diagnostics menu Administrators can use this submenu to isolate parts and to troubleshoot jam and print-quality issues. Item Values Explanation PRINT EVENT LOG There is no value to select. Press to generate a list of the 50 most recent entries in the event log. The printed event log shows error numb...

Changing printer-control-panel configuration settings By using the printer control panel, you can make changes to general printer configuration defaultsettings such as tray size and type, sleep delay, printer personality (language), and jam recovery. CAUTION Configuration settings seldom need to be ...

To set size/type prompt 1. Press Menu to open the menus. 2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE , and then press . 3. Press to highlight SYSTEM SETUP , and then press . 4. Press to highlight TRAY BEHAVIOR , and then press . 5. Press to select SIZE/TYPE PROMPT . 6. Press or to select DISPLAY or DO NO...

Personality This printer features automatic personality (printer-language) switching. ● AUTO : Configures the printer to automatically detect the type of print job and configure its personality to accommodate that job. ● PCL : Configures the printer to use Printer Control Language. ● PDF : Configure...

To set auto continue 1. Press Menu to open the menus. 2. Press to highlight CONFIGURE DEVICE , and then press . 3. Press to highlight SYSTEM SETUP , and then press . 4. Press to highlight AUTO CONTINUE , and then press . 5. Press or to select the appropriate setting, and then press . 6. Press Menu t...

5. Press or to select the appropriate setting, and then press . 6. Press Menu to exit the menu. Jam recovery Use this option to configure the printer response to jams, including how the printer handles the pagesinvolved. AUTO is the default value. ● AUTO : The printer automatically turns jam recover...

Language If LANGUAGE appears in English on the control panel, use the following procedure. Otherwise, turn the printer off and then on again. When XXX MB appears, press and hold . When all three control panel lights are lit, release and use the following procedure to set the language. Selecting the ...

Parallel configuration A parallel connection is made by connecting the printer to the computer using a bidirectional parallelcable (IEEE-1284 compliant) with a connector plugged into the printer parallel port. The cable can bea maximum of 10 meters (30 feet) long. When used to describe a parallel in...

USB configuration The printer supports a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port. The USB cable can be a maximum of 5 meters (15feet) long. Connecting the USB cable Plug the USB cable into the printer. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the computer. 1 2 1 USB port 2 USB connector ENWW USB configuration 45

4 Printing tasks This chapter describes how to perform basic printing tasks: ● Controlling print jobs ● Using print media ● Configuring output bins ● Configuring trays ● Printing on special media ● Printing and paper storage environment ● Printing on both sides (duplexing) ● Using features in the Wi...

Controlling print jobs In Windows, three settings affect how the printer driver pulls media when you send a print job. The Source , Type , and Size settings appear in the Page Setup , Print , or Print Properties dialog boxes in most software programs. If you do not change these settings, the printer...

Priority for print settings Changes to print settings are prioritized depending on where the changes are made: NOTE The names of commands and dialog boxes might vary depending on your software program. ● Page Setup dialog box : Click Page Setup or a similar command on the File menu of the program yo...

Using print media Before purchasing any paper or specialized forms in quantity, verify that your paper supplier hasobtained and understands the print-media requirements that are specified in the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Specification Guide . See HP Customer Care to order the HP LaserJe...

Configuring output bins The printer has two output bins into which it places finished print jobs: ● Top (face-down) output bin: This it the default output bin at the top of the printer. Print jobs exitthe printer face-down into this bin. ● Rear (face-up) output bin: Print jobs exit the printer face-...

Printing to the rear output bin NOTE When tray 1 and the rear output bin are used together, they provide a straight- through paper path for your print job. Using a straight-through paper path can reduce curling. 1. Open the rear output bin. 2. If you are printing on long media, pull out the bin exte...

Configuring trays Load special print media, such as envelopes, labels, and transparencies, in tray 1 only. Load onlypaper in tray 2. Loading tray 1 (multipurpose tray) Tray 1 holds up to 100 sheets of paper, up to 75 transparencies, up to 50 sheets of labels, or up to10 envelopes. See the following ...

Customizing tray 1 operation The printer can be set to print from tray 1 if it is loaded, or to print only from tray 1 if the type of mediathat is loaded is specifically requested. See Paper Handling menu . Setting Explanation TRAY 1 TYPE=ANY TRAY 1 SIZE=ANY The printer usually pulls media from tray...

Printing on special media Special media includes letterhead, prepunched (including 3-hole punched), envelopes, labels,transparencies, full-bleed images, rotated paper, index cards, postcards, custom-size, and heavypaper. Printing on letterhead, prepunched, or preprinted paper (single- sided) When pr...

Lock Guidelines for printing on letterhead or preprinted forms ● Do not use letterhead paper that is printed with low-temperature inks, such as those used insome types of thermography. ● Do not use raised or embossed letterhead. ● The printer uses heat and pressure to fuse toner to the paper. Make s...

To load envelopes in tray 1 Many types of envelopes can be printed from tray 1. Up to 10 can be stacked in the tray. 1. Open tray 1 and pull out the tray extension. If the envelopes are longer than 229 mm (9 in), flipopen the smaller tray extension. 2. Open the rear output bin and pull out the tray ...

4. Load as many as 10 envelopes in the center of tray 1 with the side to be printed on facing up,and the postage end pointed away from the printer. Slide the envelopes into the printer as far asthey will go without forcing them. 5. Adjust the guides to touch the envelope stack without bending the en...

● Do not feed a sheet of labels through the printer more than once. The adhesive backing isdesigned for one pass through the printer. ● Do not print on both sides of labels. CAUTION Failure to follow these guidelines can damage the printer. If a sheet of labels becomes jammed in the printer, see Cle...

3. Load media with the side to be printed on facing up, and the top, short edge toward the printer. 4. In the printer driver or software program, select the paper size as you normally would and selecttray 1 as the media source. Printing from tray 2 1. Set the paper-size dial (callout 1) and paper-si...

Printing full-bleed images Full-bleed images extend from edge to edge of the page. To achieve this effect, use larger paper,then trim its edges to the desired size. CAUTION Never print directly to the edge of paper. This causes toner to accumulate inside the printer, which may affect print quality a...

Loading custom-size media in tray 2 1. Pull the tray out of the printer and remove any media. ● If you are printing on longer media from tray 2, slide the lock lever on the tray into theunlocked position, and then extend the rear section of the tray to fit the media that you areloading. Re le a se B...

4. Slide the side media-width guides up against the edge of the stack. Lock 5. Set the paper-size dial (callout 1) and paper-size switch (callout 2) to Custom . Lock Custom 2 1 6. Slide the tray into the printer. Printing on vellum Vellum is special lightweight paper similar to parchment. Print vell...

3. At the control panel, on the PAPER HANDLING menu, set TRAY 1 MODE=CASSETTE . 4. From the printer driver, set the type of paper for tray 1 to vellum, and select the media by type.For more information, see Type and Size . Printing on glossy paper ● In either the software program or the driver, sele...

Recycled paper This printer supports the use of recycled paper. Recycled paper must meet the same specificationsas standard paper. See the HP LaserJet Printer Family Print Media Specification Guide . Hewlett- Packard recommends that recycled paper contain no more than 5% ground wood. 68 Chapter 4 Pr...

Printing and paper storage environment Ideally, the printing and paper storage environment should be at or near room temperature, and nottoo dry or too humid. Remember paper is hygroscopic; it absorbs and loses moisture rapidly. Heat works with humidity to damage paper. Heat causes the moisture in p...

Printing on both sides (duplexing) You can print on both sides of a sheet of paper (called duplexing or two-sided printing) manually. The printer prints the first side of each page, waits for you to reinsert the paper into the printer, andthen prints the second side of each page. Other documents can...

2 3 5 2 5 3 3 5 2 3 5 2 1 2 3 4 1. Long-edge landscape 1 This layout is often used in accounting, data processing, and spreadsheetprograms. Every other printed image is oriented upside-down. Facing pages areread continuously from top to bottom. 2. Short-edge landscape Each printed image is oriented ...

Using features in the Windows printer driver When you print from a software program, many of the product features are available from the printerdriver. For complete information about the features that are available in the printer driver, see theprinter-driver Help. The following features are describ...

Using watermarks A watermark is a notice, such as "Confidential," that is printed in the background of each page of adocument. 1. Open the printer driver (see Gaining access to printer driver settings ). 2. From the Effects tab, click the Watermarks drop-down list. 3. Click the watermark tha...

6. Click Save . 7. Click Close . The name that you saved appears in the paper-size list for future use. Using different paper and printing covers Follow these instructions for printing a first page that is different from other pages in the print job. 1. Open the printer driver (see Gaining access to...

Using features in the Macintosh printer driver When you print from a software program, many of the printer features are available from the printerdriver. For complete information about the features that are available in the printer driver, see theprinter-driver Help. The following features are descr...

Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper You can print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. This feature provides a cost-effectiveway to print draft pages. 1. Open the printer driver (see Gaining access to printer driver settings ). 2. Click the Layout pop-up menu. 3. Next to Pages pe...

Managing special printing situations Printing a different first page Use the following procedure to print the first page of a document on a different media type than theremainder of the document. For example, you can print the first page of a document on letterheadpaper and the remainder on plain pa...

Managing stored jobs NOTE This feature is available only for printers that have installed hard drives. You must have 80 MB of memory installed to use this feature. To store print jobs on the printer, use the Job Storage tab in the printer driver Properties dialog box. After a job is stored, you can ...

Managing memory The printer supports up to 128 MB of memory. You can add additional memory by installing a dualinline memory module (DIMM) in the DIMM slot, which accepts 32, 48, 64, or 128 of RAM. Forinformation about installing memory, see Working with memory . The printer uses 100-pin 133 MHz DDR...

5 Managing the printer This chapter describes how to manage the printer: ● Using printer information pages ● Using the HP Easy Printer Care software ● Using the HP Printer Utility for Macintosh ENWW 83

Using the HP Easy Printer Care software The HP Easy Printer Care software is a program that you can use for the following tasks: ● Check the printer status. ● Check supplies status. ● Set up alerts. ● Gain access to troubleshooting and maintenance tools. You must perform a complete software installa...

Using the HP Printer Utility for Macintosh Use the HP Printer Utility to configure and maintain a printer from a Mac OS X computer. Opening the HP Printer Utility To open the HP Printer Utility in Mac OS X V10.2 1. Open the Finder, and then click Applications . 2. Click Library , and then click Prin...

6 Maintenance This chapter describes ways to maintain the printer: ● Managing supplies ● Replacing supplies and parts ● Cleaning the printer ENWW 89

Managing supplies Using, storing, and monitoring the print cartridge can help ensure high-quality printer output. Supplies life The average cartridge yield is 12,000 pages in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752. Actual cartridgeyield depends on specific use. Approximate print-cartridge replacement interva...

CAUTION Any damage caused by a non-HP print cartridge is not covered under the HP warranty and service agreements. To install a new HP print cartridge, see Changing the print cartridge . To recycle the used cartridge, follow the instructions included with the new cartridge. Print-cartridge authentic...

Replacing supplies and parts Carefully follow the guidelines in this section when replacing printer supplies. Supply replacement guidelines To facilitate the replacement of supplies, keep the following guidelines in mind when setting up theprinter. ● Sufficient space is required above and in the fro...

5. Remove the shipping tape from the new print cartridge. Discard the shipping tape according tolocal regulations. 6. Align the print cartridge with the tracks inside the printer, and, using the handle, insert the printcartridge until it is firmly seated, and then close the front door. After a short...

Cleaning the printer During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the printer. Overtime, this buildup can cause print-quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing (see Troubleshooting print-quality problems ). This printer has a cleaning mode that can cor...

7 Problem solving This troubleshooting information is organized to help you resolve printing problems. Choose thegeneral topic or type of problem from the following list. ● Basic troubleshooting checklist ● Troubleshooting flowchart ● Solving general printing problems ● Control-panel message types ●...

Basic troubleshooting checklist If you are experiencing problems with the printer, use the following checklist to identify the cause ofthe problem: ● Is the printer connected to power? ● Is the printer on? ● Is the printer in the Ready state? ● Are all necessary cables connected? ● Do any messages a...

Troubleshooting flowchart If the printer is not responding correctly, use the flowchart to determine the problem. If the printerdoes not pass a step, follow the corresponding troubleshooting suggestions. If you cannot resolve the problem after following the suggestions in this guide, contact an HP-a...

AUTO CONTINUE settings off. Then printthe job again. The print job is notformatted correctly. Paper is not fed correctlyor is damaged. There are print-quality problems. ● Check that you areusing the correct printerdriver. (See Printer drivers .) ● Check the programsettings. (See theprogram online He...

Solving general printing problems Printer selects media from the wrong tray. Cause Solution The tray selection in the software program might be incorrect. For many software programs, the paper tray selection is found on the Page Setup menu within the program. Remove any media in other trays to make ...

Control-panel message types Four types of control-panel messages can indicate the status of or problems with the printer. Message type Description Status messages Status messages reflect the current state of the printer. They inform you of normal printeroperation and require no interaction to clear ...

Control-panel messages Control panel message Description Recommended action 10.32.YY UNAUTHORIZED SUPPLY Unauthorized supply in use alternates with For help press A new, non-HP supply has been installed.This message appears until an HP supplyis installed or you press . If you believe you purchased a...

Guidelines for using paper For best results, make sure the paper is of good quality, and free of cuts, nicks, tears, spots, looseparticles, dust, wrinkles, voids, and curled or bent edges. If you are unsure what type of paper you are loading (such as bond or recycled), check the label onthe package ...

Printing special pages Special pages within the memory of the printer can help you to diagnose and learn about problemswith your printer. ● Configuration page The configuration page lists many of the current settings and properties of the printer. Forinformation about how to print the configuration ...

Common causes of jams The printer is jammed. 1 Cause Solution The media does not meet specifications. Use only media that meets HP specifications. See Paper specifications . A component is installed incorrectly. Verify that all print cartridges, the transfer unit, and the fuserare correctly installe...

Jam locations Use this illustration to troubleshoot jams in the printer. For instructions about clearing jams, see Clearing jams . 2 3 1 1 Print cartridge 2 Input trays 3 Output bins Jam recovery This printer automatically provides jam recovery, a feature that you can use to set whether the printers...

3. Before replacing the tray, make sure the paper is flat in the tray at all four corners and below thetabs on the guides. Lock 4. Open and close the top cover to clear the jam message. If a jam message persists, there is still media in the printer. Look for media in other locations. Clearing jams f...

Clearing jams from the output-bin areas NOTE If media is jammed in the top output area, but most of the media is still inside the printer, it is best to remove it through the rear door. 1. Open the rear door. 2. Slightly lift up the rear door, and then, on the inside of the door, lift up on the midd...

3. Grasp both sides of the media, and slowly pull the media out of the printer. (There might beloose toner on the media. Be careful not to spill it on yourself or into the printer.) NOTE If media is difficult to remove, try opening the top cover and removing the print cartridge to release pressure o...

Troubleshooting print-quality problems This section helps you define print-quality problems and what to do to correct them. Often print-quality problems can be handled easily by making sure that the printer is correctly maintained, usingprint media that meets HP specifications, or running a cleaning...

NOTE These examples depict letter-size media that has passed through the printer short- edge-first. Light print (partial page) 1. Make sure that the print cartridge is fully installed. 2. The toner level in the print cartridge might be low. Replace the print cartridge. 3. The media might not meet HP...

Specks might appear on a page after a jam has been cleared. 1. Print a few more pages to see if the problem corrects itself. 2. Clean the inside of the printer and run a cleaning page to clean the fuser. (See Cleaning the printer .) 3. Try using a different type of media. 4. Check the print cartridg...

Gray background 1. Do not use media that has already been run through the printer. 2. Try using a different type of media. 3. Print a few more pages to see if the problem corrects itself. 4. Turn over the stack in the tray. Also, try rotating the stack 180°. 5. Open the CONFIGURE DEVICE menu at the ...

Loose toner Loose toner, in this context, is defined as toner that can be rubbed off the page. 1. If media is heavy or rough, open the CONFIGURE DEVICE menu at the printer control panel. On the PRINT QUALITY submenu, select FUSER MODES , and then select the media type you are using. Change the setti...

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4. Turn over the stack in the tray. Also, try rotating the stack 180°. 5. Make sure that the type and quality of the media you are using meet HP specifications. (See Paper specifications .) 6. Make sure that the environmental specifications for the printer are being met. (See Operating environment ....

5. Make sure that the type and quality of the media you are using meet HP specifications. (See Paper specifications .) 6. If envelopes are creasing, try storing envelopes so that they lie flat. If the above actions do not improve wrinkles or creases, change your fuser mode from NORMAL to LOW1 . 1. O...

Troubleshooting common Windows problems Error message: "Error Writing to LPT x " in Windows 9 x . Cause Solution Media is not loaded. Make sure that paper or other print media is loaded in thetrays. The cable is defective or loose. Make sure that the cables are connected correctly, theprinte...

Troubleshooting common Macintosh problems In addition to the problems that are listed in Solving general printing problems , this section lists problems that can occur when using a Mac computer. NOTE Setup for USB printing is performed through the Desktop Printer Utility. The printer will not appear...

When connected with a USB cable, the printer does not appear in the Macintosh Print Center after the driver isselected. Cause Solution This problem is caused by either a software or a hardwarecomponent. Software troubleshooting ● Check that your Macintosh supports USB. ● Verify that your Macintosh o...

Troubleshooting common PostScript problems The following situations are specific to the PostScript (PS) language and might occur when severalprinter languages are being used. Check the control-panel display for messages that might helpresolve problems. NOTE To receive a printed or screen message whe...

A Supplies and accessories This section provides information about ordering parts, supplies, and accessories. Use only partsand accessories that are specifically designed for this printer. ● Ordering parts, accessories, and supplies ● Part numbers ENWW 147

Ordering parts, accessories, and supplies Several methods are available for ordering parts, supplies, and accessories: Ordering directly from HP You can obtain the following items directly from HP: ● Replacement parts To order replacement parts in the U.S. see http://www.hp.com/go/hpparts/ . Outside...

Part numbers The following list of accessories was current at the time of printing. Ordering information andavailability of the accessories might change during the life of the printer. Print cartridge Item Description Part number HP LaserJet print cartridge 12,000-page cartridge Q7516A Memory Item D...

B Service and support Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement HP PRODUCT DURATION OF LIMITED WARRANTY HP LaserJet 5200L printer One-year limited warranty HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware and accessories will be free from defects inmaterials and workmanship after the dat...

Customer Self Repair Warranty Service HP products are designed with many Customer Self Repair (CSR) parts to minimize repair time andallow for greater flexibility in performing defective parts replacement. If, during the diagnosis period,HP identifies that the repair can be accomplished by the use o...

HP maintenance agreements HP has several types of maintenance agreements that meet a wide range of support needs.Maintenance agreements are not part of the standard warranty. Support services may vary by area.Check with your local HP dealer to determine the services available to you. On-site service...

4. If possible, include print samples and 50 to 100 sheets of paper or other print media that did notprint correctly. 5. In the U.S., call HP Customer Care to request new packing material. In other areas, use theoriginal packing material, if possible. Hewlett-Packard recommends insuring the equipmen...

C Specifications ● Physical specifications ● Electrical specifications ● Acoustic emissions ● Operating environment ● Paper specifications ENWW 159

Physical specifications Table C-1 Printer dimensions Printer model Height Depth Width Weight 1 HP LaserJet 5200L 275 mm (10.8 in) 535 mm (21 in) 490 mm (19.3 in) 20.2 kg (44.5 lb) 1 Without print cartridge Table C-2 Printer dimensions with all doors and trays fully opened Printer model Height Depth ...

Printing 3 L pAm =53 dB (A) Ready L pAm =31 dB (A) 1 Values subject to change. See www.hp.com/support/lj5200l for current information. 2 Configuration tested: base printer with A4 paper size. 3 Print speed is 25 ppm. Operating environment Table C-6 Necessary conditions Environmental condition Printi...

Paper specifications For complete paper specifications for all HP LaserJet printers, see the HP LaserJet printer family print media guide (available at http://www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide ). Category Specifications Acid content 5.5 pH to 8.0 pH Caliper 0.094 to 0.18 mm (3.0 to 7.0 mils) Curl in r...

Envelopes with double side seams Double side-seam construction has vertical seams at both ends of the envelope rather than diagonalseams. This style might be more likely to wrinkle. Be sure the seam extends all the way to the cornerof the envelope as illustrated below. 1 2 1 Acceptable envelope cons...

Labels CAUTION To avoid damaging the printer, use only labels recommended for laser printers. To prevent serious jams, always use tray 1 to print labels and always use the rear output bin.Never print on the same sheet of labels more than once or print on a partial sheet of labels. Label construction...

D Regulatory information This section contains the following regulatory information: ● FCC regulations ● Environmental product stewardship program ● Declaration of conformity ● Safety statements ENWW 165

FCC regulations This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, ...

Environmental product stewardship program Protecting the environment Hewlett-Packard Company is committed to providing quality products in an environmentally soundmanner. This product has been designed with several attributes to minimize impacts on ourenvironment. Ozone production This product gener...

not be returned to you. Your empty HP LaserJet print cartridges are recycled responsibly when youparticipate in the HP Planet Partners program. Thank you for being environmentally responsible! In many countries/regions, this product’s printing supplies (for example, print cartridges) can bereturned ...

HP LaserJet 5200L printer Location On formatter board User-removable No For recycling information, you can go to www.hp.com/recycle , or contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org . Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Un...

Declaration of conformity Declaration of conformity Declaration of Conformity according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer's Name: Hewlett-Packard Company Manufacturer's Address: 11311 Chinden Boulevard,Boise, Idaho 83714-1021, USA declares, that the product Product Name: HP LaserJet 5200...

Safety statements Laser safety The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administrationhas implemented regulations for laser products manufactured since August 1, 1976. Compliance ismandatory for products marketed in the United States. The printer is certified a...

Laser statement for Finland Luokan 1 laserlaite Klass 1 Laser Apparat HP LaserJet 5200L, laserkirjoitin on käyttäjän kannalta turvallinen luokan 1 laserlaite.Normaalissa käytössä kirjoittimen suojakotelointi estää lasersäteen pääsyn laitteenulkopuolelle. Laitteen turvallisuusluokka on määritetty sta...

Installing printer memory You might want to add more printer memory to the printer if you often print complex graphics, printPostScript (PS) documents, or use many downloaded fonts. Added memory also gives you moreflexibility in supporting job-storage features, such as quick copying. To install prin...

Checking DIMM installation After installing the DIMM, make sure that the installation was successful. To verify that the DIMM is installed correctly 1. Turn the printer on. Check that the Ready light is illuminated after the printer has gone throughthe startup sequence. If an error message appears, ...

Enabling memory for Windows 1. On the Start menu, point to Settings , and click Printers or Printers and Faxes . 2. Select this printer and select Properties . 3. On the Configure tab, click More . 4. In the Total Memory field, type or select the total amount of memory that is now installed. 5. Clic...

F Printer commands Most programs do not require you to specify printer commands. See your computer and softwaredocumentation to find the method for specifying printer commands, if needed. PCL 6 and PCL 5e PCL 6 and PCL 5e printer commands tell the printer which tasks to perform or which fonts to use...

Understanding PCL 6 and PCL 5e printer command syntax Before using printer commands, compare these characters: Lowercase l: l Uppercase O: O Number one: 1 Number 0: 0 Many printer commands use the lowercase letter l (l) and the number one (1), or the uppercase letterO (O) and the number zero (0). Th...

E c &l3a1o8D Using escape characters Printer commands always begin with the escape character (E c ). The following table shows how the escape character can be inserted in various MS-DOS programs. DOS program Entry What appears Lotus 1-2-3 and Symphony Type \027 027 Microsoft Word for MS-DOS Hold...

Glossary bidirectional communication Two-way data transmission. bin A receptacle for holding printed pages. calibration The process in which the printer makes internal adjustments to produce the best print quality. chooser A Macintosh accessory that you use to select a device. control panel The area...

Index Symbols/Numerics 250–sheet tray. See tray 2 A A4 paper settings 25, 26access denied 113accessibility features 4accessories ordering 148part numbers 149 acoustic specifications 160adhesive labels. See labels anticounterfeit supplies 91authorized dealers iiiauto continue setting 31, 39autoconfig...