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HP LaserJet 6P

HP LaserJet 6P
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Service Supplement
HP LaserJet 5P / 5MP /
6P / 6MP Printer
(C3150A / C3155A /
C3980A / C3982A)
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HP LaserJet 6P Specifications

General IconGeneral
Print TechnologyLaser
Resolution600 x 600 dpi
Standard Printer LanguagesPCL 5e
ConnectivityParallel
Memory2 MB
Media Sizes SupportedLetter, Legal, A4, Envelopes
Supported Operating SystemsWindows, Mac OS, DOS
Print Speed8 pages per minute

Summary

Conventions

Documentation and Software

Documentation

Lists available technical documents for printers.

Software

Details software diskettes shipped with the printers.

Product Information

Printer Features

Details key specifications like print speed, languages, and memory.

Key Printer Locations and Parts

Identifies physical locations of printer components.

Model and Serial Numbers

Explains how to find and interpret printer model and serial numbers.

Product Specifications

Dimensions

Provides physical measurements of the printer.

Electrical Specifications

Details power requirements, consumption, and circuit capacity.

Environmental Specifications

Lists operating temperature and humidity ranges for the printer.

Acoustic Emissions

Specifies noise levels during printing and power save modes.

New Product Features

The HP LaserJet 5 P5 MP Status Panel

Describes the printer's control panel and status indicators.

The GO and RESET Buttons

Explains the functions of the printer's GO and RESET buttons.

Common LED patterns

Details the meaning of different status light combinations on the printer.

Paper Movement Overview

Explains how paper is fed and moved through the printer.

Infrared Communication

Describes the IrDA protocol for wireless data transmission.

System Requirements

Outlines hardware and software needs for infrared communication.

To Print Using the Infrared Port

Step-by-step guide for printing wirelessly via the IR port.

Troubleshooting IR Printing Problems

Checklist for resolving issues with infrared printing.

Infrared Test Tool

Describes the operation of a specialized tool for testing IR communication.

Service Mode, PJL Defaults

Common PJL Commands

Lists and explains Printer Job Language commands for service tasks.

Test Pages and Resets

Details printer functions accessible via the status panel buttons.

Printing a Self-Test Page

Explains how to generate and interpret printer self-test pages.

Life Expectancy of Consumables

Overview

Introduces the expected wear life of printer consumables.

Required Tools

Lists the tools necessary for performing maintenance.

Removal and Replacement

Removing the Power Door

Step-by-step instructions for removing the printer's power door.

Removing the IO Cover

Step-by-step instructions for removing the printer's I/O cover.

Removing the Left Side Cover

Step-by-step instructions for removing the printer's left side cover.

Removing the Top Cover

Step-by-step instructions for removing the printer's top cover.

Removing the Tray 1 Pickup Assembly

Step-by-step instructions for removing the Tray 1 pickup assembly.

Removing the Fusing Assembly

Step-by-step instructions for removing the printer's fusing assembly.

Removing the DC Controller Assemblies

Step-by-step instructions for removing the DC controller assemblies.

Troubleshooting

Continuable Data Error Light Patterns

Explains data error codes indicated by printer LED patterns.

Error 53 - MemorySIMM Errors

Details memory and SIMM error codes and their resolutions.

FatalService Errors

Lists critical errors that stop printer operation and require attention.

Infrared Port Not Responding

Provides solutions for problems with the infrared communication port.

Using the Infrared Test Tool

Describes the operation of a specialized tool for testing IR communication.

Parts and Diagrams

Ordering Parts

Information on how to order replacement parts directly from HP.

Ordering Consumables

Information on how to order printer consumables like toner cartridges.

Overview

Product Information

Printer Features

Compares key specifications between HP LaserJet 5P/5MP and 6P/6MP models.

Key Printer Locations and Parts

Identifies physical components across all listed printer models.

Model and Serial Numbers

Explains how to find and interpret identifiers for all printer models.

Product Specifications

HP LaserJet 5 P5 MP

Lists physical, electrical, and environmental specifications for the 5P/5MP.

HP LaserJet 6 P6 MP

Lists physical, electrical, and environmental specifications for the 6P/6MP.

Location Space Requirements

Illustrates the space needed around the printer for operation.

Documentation and Software

Documentation

Lists available documentation for ordering for all printer models.

Software

Lists the software diskettes shipped with each printer model.

New Product Features

The HP LaserJet 5 P5 MP Status Panel

Describes the control panel and status indicators for the 5P/5MP models.

The HP LaserJet 6 P6 MP Status Panel

Describes the control panel for 6P/6MP models, highlighting differences from 5P/5MP.

Status Panel Buttons

Explains the GO, RESET, and JOB CANCEL buttons for printer models.

Status Panel Lights

Describes the function of the status panel lights on the printers.

Common LED patterns

Shows light patterns for normal and error states for 5P/5MP and 6P/6MP.

Paper Movement Overview

Explains how paper is fed and moved through the printer.

Infrared Communication

Describes the IrDA protocol and speed differences for printer models.

System Requirements

Outlines hardware and software needs for infrared communication.

To Print Using the Infrared Port

Guide for wireless printing on all listed printer models.

Troubleshooting IR Printing Problems

Checklist for resolving issues with infrared printing across models.

Infrared Test Tool

Describes the operation of a specialized tool for testing IR communication.

Interface Connections

The Parallel Printer Interfaces

Details specifications for IEEE-1284 compliant parallel interfaces.

Resource Saving

IO Buffering

Reprinting Jammed Pages

Service Mode, PJL Defaults

Common PJL Commands

Lists and explains Printer Job Language commands for service tasks.

Test Pages and Resets

Details printer functions accessible via buttons on all models.

Printing a Self-Test Page

Explains how to generate self-test pages for 5P/5MP and 6P/6MP.

Life Expectancy of Consumables

Overview

Introduces the expected wear life of printer consumables.

Required Tools

Lists the tools necessary for performing maintenance.

Removal and Replacement

Removing the Power Door

Step-by-step instructions for removing the printer's power door.

Removing the IO Cover

Step-by-step instructions for removing the 5P/5MP I/O cover.

6 P6 MP IO Cover

Step-by-step instructions for removing the 6P/6MP I/O cover.

Removing the Left Side Cover

Step-by-step instructions for removing the printer's left side cover.

Removing the Top Cover

Step-by-step instructions for removing the printer's top cover.

Removing the Tray 1 Pickup Assembly

Step-by-step instructions for removing the Tray 1 pickup assembly.

Removing the Formatter Board and Shield

Step-by-step instructions for removing the formatter board and shield.

Removing the Fusing Assembly

Step-by-step instructions for removing the printer's fusing assembly.

Removing the DC Controller Assemblies

Step-by-step instructions for removing the DC controller assemblies.

Troubleshooting

Continuable Data Error Light Patterns

Explains data error codes indicated by LED patterns for all models.

Error 53 - MemorySIMM Errors

Details memory and SIMM error codes and their resolutions.

FatalService Errors

Lists critical errors that stop printer operation and require attention.

Infrared Port Not Responding

Provides solutions for problems with the infrared communication port.

Using the Infrared Test Tool

Describes the operation of a specialized tool for testing IR communication.

Parts and Diagrams

Ordering Parts

Information on how to order replacement parts directly from HP.

Ordering Consumables

Information on how to order printer consumables like toner cartridges.

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