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HP 5200L Series

HP 5200L Series
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HP 5200L Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHP
Model5200L Series
CategoryPrinter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1 Printer basics

Quick access to printer information

Provides information on where to find getting started guides, user guides, and online help.

Printer at a glance

Overview of the HP LaserJet 5200L printer's key features, memory, trays, and ports.

Features at a glance

Detailed list of printer features including performance, user interface, drivers, and supplies.

Walkaround

Illustrates and identifies the main physical parts and components of the printer.

Printer software

Information about the printing system software, including drivers and utilities for various OS.

Selecting print media

Guidelines for choosing and using various types and sizes of paper for optimal printing.

2 Control panel

Overview

Explains how to perform printing tasks using the computer or the printer control panel.

Control-panel layout

Identifies and describes the function of each button, light, and display element on the control panel.

Using the control-panel menus

Step-by-step instructions on how to navigate and use the printer's control panel menus.

Show Me How menu

Provides pages with information on clearing jams, loading trays, and supported media.

Retrieve Job menu

Provides access to stored jobs for printing or deletion at the control panel.

Information menu

Allows printing of various information pages like menu maps, configuration, and supplies status.

Paper Handling menu

Covers settings for paper handling, media types, and sizes via the control panel.

Configure Device menu

Allows administrative changes to printing settings, print quality, and system configuration.

Diagnostics menu

Submenu for isolating parts and troubleshooting jam and print-quality issues.

Service menu

Menu locked for authorized service personnel, requiring a PIN for access.

Changing printer-control-panel configuration settings

Guides on changing general printer default settings like tray, sleep delay, and personality.

3 Inputoutput (IO) configuration

Parallel configuration

Details on connecting the printer using a bidirectional parallel cable (IEEE-1284).

USB configuration

Information on connecting the printer via a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port.

4 Printing tasks

Controlling print jobs

Explains how Source, Type, and Size settings affect media selection for print jobs.

Using print media

Guidelines on selecting and using appropriate paper and forms for best results.

Configuring output bins

Details on using the top and rear output bins for finished print jobs.

Configuring trays

Instructions for loading and configuring tray 1 (multipurpose) and tray 2 (250-sheet).

Printing on special media

Guidelines for printing on letterhead, envelopes, labels, transparencies, and other special media.

Printing and paper storage environment

Information on maintaining optimal printing performance through proper environment and storage.

Printing on both sides (duplexing)

Manual duplexing instructions for printing on both sides of a sheet of paper.

Using features in the Windows printer driver

Describes features like quick sets, watermarks, and resizing available in the Windows driver.

Using features in the Macintosh printer driver

Describes features like presets, cover pages, and multiple pages per sheet in the Mac driver.

Managing special printing situations

Procedures for printing a different first page or stopping a print request.

Managing stored jobs

Instructions on how to store, print, or delete print jobs directly from the printer.

Managing memory

Information on printer memory, including installation and management.

5 Managing the printer

Using printer information pages

How to print pages like menu maps, configuration, and supplies status from the control panel.

Using the HP Easy Printer Care software

Guide to using the HP Easy Printer Care software for checking status and troubleshooting.

Using the HP Printer Utility for Macintosh

Instructions for configuring and maintaining the printer using the HP Printer Utility on Mac.

6 Maintenance

Managing supplies

Information on print cartridge life, storage, and HP's policy on non-HP cartridges.

Replacing supplies and parts

Guidelines for replacing printer supplies and parts, including print cartridge replacement.

Cleaning the printer

Procedure for cleaning the printer's interior to prevent or correct print-quality problems.

7 Problem solving

Basic troubleshooting checklist

A checklist to help identify the cause of common printer problems.

Troubleshooting flowchart

A step-by-step guide to diagnose and resolve printer issues based on symptoms.

Solving general printing problems

Addresses common problems like incorrect tray selection, paper feeding, and print curling.

Control-panel message types

Explains the different types of messages displayed on the control panel and their meaning.

Control-panel messages

Lists specific control panel messages and their recommended actions for resolution.

Guidelines for using paper

Provides guidance on paper quality, condition, and handling to avoid printing problems.

Printing special pages

Describes how to print special pages like configuration, font lists, and supplies status.

Common causes of jams

Lists common reasons for printer jams and provides solutions for each cause.

Jam locations

Illustrates common jam locations within the printer for easier clearing.

Clearing jams

Detailed instructions on how to clear jams from input trays, print-cartridge area, and output bins.

Troubleshooting print-quality problems

Helps identify and correct print quality problems related to media, environment, or jams.

Troubleshooting common Windows problems

Solutions for common printing errors and issues encountered on Windows operating systems.

Troubleshooting common Macintosh problems

Solutions for common printing errors and issues encountered on Macintosh operating systems.

Troubleshooting Linux problems

Information and resources for troubleshooting printing problems on Linux systems.

Troubleshooting common PostScript problems

Addresses problems specific to the PostScript language and printer languages.

Appendix A Supplies and accessories

Ordering parts, accessories, and supplies

Details on how to order replacement parts, supplies, and accessories directly from HP or support providers.

Part numbers

List of part numbers for print cartridges, memory, cables, and print media.

B Service and support

Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement

Details the HP limited warranty statement for hardware and software products.

Print cartridge, transfer unit, and fuser limited warranty statement

Specific warranty terms for print cartridges, transfer units, and fusers.

Customer Self Repair Warranty Service

Information on HP's Customer Self Repair (CSR) program for parts replacement.

HP maintenance agreements

Overview of HP's maintenance agreements and on-site service options.

C Specifications

Physical specifications

Provides the physical dimensions and weight of the printer.

Electrical specifications

Details power requirements, voltage, and power consumption in various modes.

Acoustic emissions

Specifies the sound power and pressure levels during printing and ready states.

Operating environment

Defines the necessary temperature and humidity conditions for printing and storage.

Paper specifications

Detailed specifications for paper types, including envelopes, labels, and transparencies.

D Regulatory information

FCC regulations

Information regarding compliance with FCC rules for digital devices.

Environmental product stewardship program

Details HP's commitment to environmental responsibility, including power consumption and recycling.

Declaration of conformity

Formal declaration of the product's conformity to relevant safety and EMC directives.

Safety statements

Contains safety statements, including laser safety and regulatory compliance for Canada, Japan, and Korea.

E Working with memory

Overview

Explains the availability of DIMM slots for upgrading printer memory.

Installing printer memory

Step-by-step guide on how to install printer memory (DIMMs) into the printer.

Checking DIMM installation

Procedure to verify that the installed DIMM is correctly recognized by the printer.

Saving resources (permanent resources)

Guidelines for using the PDL ability to mark resources as permanent.

Enabling memory for Windows

Steps to enable and configure the installed printer memory within Windows settings.

F Printer commands

PCL 6 and PCL 5 e printer command syntax

Explains the syntax and structure of PCL 6 and PCL 5e printer commands.

Combining escape sequences

Rules and examples for combining multiple escape sequences into a single string.

Using escape characters

Shows how to insert escape characters in various MS-DOS programs for printer commands.

Selecting PCL 6 and PCL 5 fonts

Information on using printer commands to select fonts and symbol sets.

Common PCL 6 and PCL 5 printer commands

Tables listing commonly used job-control and page-control printer commands.

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