HP 5Si NX - Manual

Step 2. Removing the Internal Packaging C A U T I O N This printer weighs 106 pounds/48.1 kg.We recommend four people to move it. 1 Remove all external packing tapefrom the printer. 2 Remove packing material from topoutput bin and protective film fromdisplay. 3 Open the top cover. 4 Remove packing m...

Step 3. Checking the Package Contents Locate each item in the list below: 1 Printer 2 Left Output Bin (face-up) 3 Control Panel Overlay (for non-English language users only) 4 Toner Cartridge (in a bag) 5 Power Cord 6 Getting Started Guide (this booklet) 7 User’s Guide 8 HP JetDirect Print Server So...

Step 4. Installing the Power Cord 1 Locate the power cord shipped withthe printer. 2 Locate the power switch on the frontof the printer. 3 Make sure all printer doors are closedand the power swtich is OFF (out). EN Getting Started Guide - 7

Step 5. Installing the Toner Cartridge 1 Locate the toner cartridge packagedin Box 1 and use scissors to cut openthe bag. 2 Distribute the toner by rotating thecartridge back and forth 5 to 6 times. 3 Locate the sealing tape tab on the left end of the cartridge. 4 Carefully bend the ring back andfor...

Step 6. Changing or Installing the ControlPanel Overlay To change the overlay to alanguage other than English: 1 If you need to change the controlpanel overlay, locate the overlay inBox 1 and remove from its bag. 2 Make sure the power switch is off.Gently lift up on the left and rightsides of the in...

Step 8. Loading the Paper Trays For more information on paper tray configuation, (changing size andtype) see chapter 5 of the User’s Guide. 1 Top Output Bin (face-down)2 Left Output Bin (face-up)3 Paper Tray 24 Paper Tray 35 Paper Tray 1 (multi-purpose) 1 Open Tray 2 and remove the packingspacer and...

3 Slide front tray guide to desired papersize. 4 Lock front tray. 5 Push in and lift, then remove left-sidepaper guide. 6 Move the left-side guide to thedesired position and reinstall. Ensureguide is secure at front of tray. 14 - Getting Started Guide EN

7 Insert paper as shown. Press alongthe edges to make sure it liesunderneath the tabs. 8 Do NOT over fill the paper tray. Fillto bottom of arrows shown onindicator. 9 Push the paper tray into the printer.Load Tray 3 using steps 1 through 9. EN Getting Started Guide - 15

Step 10. Testing Printer Operation N o t e For a detailed description of the PCLconfiguration page, refer to Chapter 4“Using the Control Panel” in your user’sguide. 1 Press [Menus] repeatedly until TEST MENU appears. 2 Press [Items] until PCL CONFIGURATION PAGE appears. 3 Press [Select*] to print th...

Step 12. Selecting Bi-Tronics Parallel orNetwork Connection HP LaserJet 5Si, 5Si MX, and 5Si NX Printers Both the HP LaserJet 5Si, 5Si MX, and 5Si NX printers come with aBi-Tronics parallel port. Bi-Tronics parallel is a standard port on mostDOS-based systems. For information about configuring your ...

Step 13. Selecting Bi-Tronics ParallelInterface A computer communicates with a printer through an interface cable. Your printersupports a Bi-Tronics parallel cable which is fully compatible with the Centronicsparallel interface. This cable is connected to the back of your printer and connects toyour...

Step 14. Installing a Bi-Tronics ParallelCable 1 Make sure the printer and computerare OFF (Out). 2 Plug the cable into your computerand your printer. 3 Use the wire clips on the printer tosecure the cable to your printer. 4 Turn your computer and printer ON(In). EN Getting Started Guide - 21

Step 15. Verifying Communication with aBi-Tronics Connection To make sure your printer and computer are set up correctly tocommunicate to each other, print out a directory list. 1 Make sure your computer and printer are ON, and your printer isonline. (Online indicator is lit.) 2 At the DOS root dire...

Step 16. Connecting the Printer to theNetwork A computer communicates with your printer through an interfacecable. Your HP LaserJet 5Si MX/5Si NX printer supports up to fourdifferent interface cables: BNC (ThinLAN), 10Base-T (RJ-45), DIN-8(LocalTalk), and Bi-Tronics parallel. Select the appropriate ...

Connecting the Printer to the Network(continued) 10Base-T Interface 1 Plug the connector of yourtwisted-pair network cable into the10Base-T port (RJ-45) on the HPJetDirect print server. The other endof the cable should be attached to atwisted-pair hub/concentrator. 2 If you are not connecting othern...

Step 17. Optional Network Configuration The following is for HP LaserJet 5Si MX/5SiNX printer only. Certain network parameters for Novell NetWare, UNIX (HP-UX,Solaris, or SunOS), and EtherTalk networks might need to be setdepending upon your network configuration. Refer to the HP JetDirectPrint Serv...

Optional Network Configuration(continued) Configuring Novell NetWare Frame TypeParameters Normally, selecting a NetWare frame type is not required. The HPJetDirect print server automatically selects a NetWare frame type, andonly when this selection is incorrect do you have to set the NetWareframe ty...

Optional Network Configuration(continued) Configuring TCP/IP Parameters The HP JetAdmin utility for UNIX (provided separately) may be usedto configure TCP/IP parameters. If you don’t have the software thatyou need to configure your printer, see Step 21 for sources. •• Usage of the bootp file for con...

Optional Network Configuration(continued) 10 Press [Items] to continue. Repeat steps 8 and 9 to configure the remaining bytes of the IP address. 11 Repeat steps 8 through 10 to configure the subnet mask bytes ( SM ) , syslog server IP address ( LG ), default gateway ( GW ), and timeout ( TIMEOUT ). ...

Step 18. Disabling Network Protocols(Optional) 1 Press [Menus] repeatedly until HP MIO 1 MENU appears. 2 Press [Items] . CFG NETWORK=NO * appears. 3 Press [+] . CFG NETWORK=YES appears. 4 Press [Select*] . CFG NETWORK=YES * appears. 5 Press [Items] to scroll through each network protocol. NOVELL = O...

To Disable TCP/IP a Press [+] to change to TCP/IP = OFF . b Press [Select*] to change and save the new status. TCP/IP = OFF * appears. c Press [Items] to continue configuring. ETALK = ON * appears. To Disable Apple EtherTalk and LocalTalk a Press [+] to change to ETALK = OFF. b Press [Select*] to ch...

Step 19. Network Security (Optional) The HP LaserJet 5Si, 5Si MX, and 5Si NX Printers allow you to lockout other users’ ability to change most printer control panel settings.This is done by setting a password and enabling the control panel lock.To verify, the message ACCESS DENIED appears when you a...

ASCII PJL Escape Sequence The following commands must be created using a DOS or WindowsASCII editor. They must also be sent to the printer using a DOS COPY command or an ASCII file downloader utility. N o t e In the following examples, ? represents the escape character. For more information on using...

Step 20. Installing the Software Drivers Before you use this printer with your software applications, you mustinstall printing software. The HP LaserJet 5Si MX Printer software isincluded with the printer on CD-ROM and contains the software forrunning the printer in various environments. Instruction...

For example, from the [E:\OS2WARP\ENGLISH] prompt, enter: JETINST E: C: HP Wait for the system to respond. Read and follow the instructionsprovided. N o t e PMSPL.DLL must be a version dated May 4, 1995 or later. 7 Installation is complete. Refer to the HP JetDirect SoftwareInstallation Guide to con...

Disk Imaging You may copy the software disk images to a network drive or floppydisks. For example, locate the disk image subdirectories for youroperating system and language, and copy the entire directory (ordirectories) using File Manager, XCOPY, or another file managementtool. Use the following CD...

CD-ROM Directory Structure Subdirectory 1 Subdirectory 2 Subdirectory 3 Subdirectory 4 \WIN95 (for Windows 95) Dansk (Danish) Subdirectory of each disk NA Deutch (German) Subdirectory of each disk NA Dutch (Dutch) Subdirectory of each disk NA English Subdirectory of each disk NA Espanol (Spanish) Su...

To Obtain Software Not Included With ThisPrinter The following operating systems are supported by the HP LaserJet 5SiPrinter, but the software must be ordered separately: •• Microsoft LAN Manager for OS/2, v. 2.1 •• Microsoft Windows NT, v. 1.0 •• HP-UX v. 3.0, 9.0, 10 •• SunOS v. 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1....

What if I have problems with my software? •• If your CD-ROM is damaged or lost, or you need disks, call the HPDistribution at (970) 339-7009. US Only. •• For 24-hour automated support answers to common problemsregarding HP software, call HP Audio Tips at (800) 333-1917. USOnly. •• For assistance wit...

Troubleshooting Checklist •• Is the control panel blank?Make sure all power cables are securely attached and plugged into agrounded power outlet. Make sure the printer power switch is ON. •• Does the control panel display OFFLINE ? Press [Online] . •• Does the control panel display HP MIO 1 INITIALI...

For Additional Assistance... Consult your user’sguide. Call the HP Dealer fromwhom you purchasedyour printer. Call the Hewlett-PackardCustomer Support Center. Write your HP dealer’s telephone number here: 42 - Getting Started Guide EN