HP LaserJet 5000, 5000 N,
English
and 5000 GN Printers
Getting Started Guide
HP LaserJet 5000, 5000 N,
and 5000 GN Printers
Getting Started Guide
Printer Setup
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First Edition, May 1998
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the HP LaserJet 5000 series
printer! This printer is available in three configurations , as described
below .
HP LaserJet 5000 printer
The HP LaserJet 5000 printer is a 16 ppm laser printer that comes
standard with a 100-sheet multi-purpose T ray 1, a 250-sheet T r ay 2,
and 4 MB of memory. It is designed for workgroups and can print
on paper sizes up to A3 and 11 x 17.
HP LaserJet 5000 N printer
The HP LaserJet 5000 N printer is a 16 ppm laser printer that comes
standard with a 100-sheet multi-purpose T ray 1, a 250-sheet T r ay 2,
a 500-sheet Tray 3, 8 MB of memory, and an HP JetDirect 600N
print server card for connecting to an Ethernet or LocalT alk network.
It is designed for network users and can print on paper sizes up to
A3 and 11 x 17.
HP LaserJet 5000 GN printer
The HP LaserJet 5000 GN printer is a 16 ppm laser printer that
comes standard with a 100-sheet multi-purpose T ray 1, a 250-sheet
T ra y 2, a 500-sheet T ray 3, 12 MB of memory , an HP JetDirect 600N
print server card for connecting to an Ethernet or LocalT alk network,
and a hard disk drive. The printer is designed for network users and
can print on paper sizes up to A3 and 11 x 17.
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The illustrations in this guide will be based on the HP LaserJet 5000
printer unless otherwise stated.
Getting Started Guide 1
Installation Checklist
This guide will help you set up and install the new printer . For proper
installation, please complete each section in order.
Unpack the printer steps 1-4
Install the printer steps 5-10
Connect the printer cables step 11
Install printing software step 12
Verify printer setup step 13
2 Getting Started Guide
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Step 1. Prepare Printer Location
Printer Size
55 in (139.8 cm)
24.6 in (62.5 cm)
10.6 in (27.0 cm)
18.5 in (47.0 cm)
18.5 in (47.0 cm)
11.9 in (30.3 cm)
18.7 in (47.5 cm) 18.6 in (47.3 cm)
4.3 in (11.0 cm)
Figure 1 HP LaserJet 5000 Printer Dimensions (Top and Side Views)
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Getting Started Guide 3
55 in (139.8 cm)
24.6 in (62.5 cm)
10.6 in (27.0 cm)
11.9 in (30.3 cm)
18.5 in (47.0 cm)
24.4 in (62.0 cm)
6.1 in (15.5 cm)
Figure 2 HP LaserJet 5000 N/5000 GN Printer Dimensions (Top and Side Views)
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55 in (139.8 cm)
24.6 in (62.5 cm)
10.6 in (27.0 cm)
18.5 in (47.0 cm)
11.9 in (30.3 cm)
6.5 in (16.6 cm)
29.7 in (75.5 cm)
Figure 3 Maximum Accessories Configuration (Top and Side Views)
Printer Weight (without toner cartridge)
HP LaserJet 5000 printer: 50 lb (23 kg)
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HP LaserJet 5000 N/5000 GN printers: 75 lb (34 kg)
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HP LaserJet 5000 GN printer with duplexer and optional
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250-sheet feeder: 114 lb (52 kg)
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Getting Started Guide 5
Location requirements for the printer
A sturdy, level surface for
•
placement
Space allowance around the
•
printer
A well ventilated room
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No exposure to direct
•
sunlight or chemicals,
including ammonia based
cleaning solutions
Adequate power supply
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A stable environment—no
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abrupt temperature or
humidity changes
Relative humidity 20% to
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80%
Room temperature 50° to
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91° F (15° to 32.5° C)
6 Getting Started Guide
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Step 2. Check Package Contents
Toner
Cartridge
Figure 4 Package Contents
Printer
Printer
Software
Tray 3
(500 sheet
paper feeder,
5000 N and
5000 GN only)
Printer
Documentation
Power Cord
Note
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A printer cable is not included in the package contents. See
Chapter 1 of the printer user’s guide for ordering information.
Getting Started Guide 7