LaserJet 5Si/ 5Si MX

Language: PCL Level 5, Postscript (optional SIMM/standard for 5MX)

Speed: 24 ppm

Memory: 4MB Standard (12M standard on 5MX) Exp. to 128 MB

Graphics: 600 x 600 dpi

Auto rotate: Yes

Duplex: Optional

RET: Yes

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Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 5Si Fonts

Fonts Per Page: Limited only by available printer memory. (Each attribute is a separate font)

Internal PCL Fonts

Typeface Size Variations Symbol Set
Line Printer 8.5 pt. (16.67 pitch) Medium Upright *
Courier Scalable Medium Upright +
Bold Upright
Medium Italic
Bold Italic
CG Times Scalable Medium Upright +
Bold Upright
Medium Italic
Bold Italic
CG Omega Scalable Medium Upright +
Bold Upright
Medium Italic
Bold Italic
Coronet Scalable Medium Italic **
Clarendon Condensed Scalable Bold Upright **
Univers Scalable Medium Upright +
Bold Upright
Medium Italic
Bold Italic
Univers Condensed Scalable Medium Upright **
Bold Upright
Medium Italic
Bold Italic
Antique Olive Scalable Medium Upright **
Bold Upright
Medium Italic
Garamond Antiqua Scalable Medium Upright **
Garamond Halbfett Scalable Bold Upright **
Garamond Kursiv Scalable Medium Italic **
Garamond Kursiv Halbfett Scalable Bold Italic **
Marigold Scalable Medium Upright **
Albertus Scalable Medium Upright **
Albertus Extra Bold Scalable Bold Upright **
Arial Scalable Medium Upright +
Bold Upright
Medium Italic
Bold Italic
Times New Roman Scalable Medium Upright +
Bold Upright
Medium Italic
Bold Italic
Letter Gothic Scalable Medium Upright +
Bold Upright
Medium Italic
Symbol Scalable Medium Upright N/A
Wingdings Scalable Medium Upright N/A

*All Fonts are available in PC-8, Roman-8, ECMA-94, PC-850, PC-8, Danish/Norwegian, and Legal. All of these can be used with ISO sets 2, 4, 6, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 25, 57, 60, 61, 69, 84, 85, HP Spanish and HP German.

**Scalable Fonts are available in above listed symbol sets and in Windows 3.1 Latin 1 (ANSI), DeskTop, PS Text, Ventura International, Ventura US, Microsoft Publishing, Windows 3.0 Latin 1 (previously called Windows), and MC Text.

+Intellifonts also available in ISO 8859-2 Latin 2, ISO 8859-9 Latin 5, Windows 3.1 Latin 2, Windows 3.1 Latin 5, Math-8, PS Math, Ventura Math and PI Font.

Font Test

To check fonts available in printer, take printer off-line and press the [Menu] button repeatedly until the TEST MENU appears. Press the Item button repeatedly until the desired font list selection is displayed. Press the Enter button.

Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 5Si Paper Handling

Unprintable Regions

Left: 1/6th inch

Right: 1/6th inch

Top: 1/6th inch

Bottom: 1/6th inch

Continuous Feeding

Standard : 2 Paper Cassette [capacity: 500 sheets each].
Multi-Purpose Tray [capacity: 100 sheets paper (10 envelopes, 75 labels/transparencies)]

Optional : Envelope Feeder
Optional 2000-Sheet Lower Cassette

Loading the Paper Cassettes

  1. Pull out Tray and remove packing spacer and tape.
  2. Turn tray lock to the unlocked position.
  3. Slide front tray guide to desired paper size.
  4. Lock front tray.
  5. Push in and lift, then remove left-side paper guide.
  6. Move the left-side guide to the desired position and reinstall. Ensure guide is secure at front of tray.
  7. Insert paper. Press along the edges ot make sure it lies underneath the tabs.
  8. Do NOT over fill the paper tray. Fill to bottom of arrows shown on indicator.
  9. Push the paper tray into the printer.

Loading Media into the Multi-purpose Tray

  1. Open the MP tray
  2. Pull out the tray extension, if needed for the paper size you are printing.
  3. Slide the paper width guides to the appropriate size marked on the tray.
  4. For single-sided printing, place paper into Tray 1 with side to be printed up. The height of the paper stack should not exceed the paper fill mark on the paper width guides.
  5. Paper loading differs by size. Load Letter and ISO A4 with the longer edge of the page leading into the printer. Load envelopes, postcards, Executive, Legal, 11 x 17, ISO A3, JIS B5m or JIS B4 with the short edge of the page leading into the printer.
  6. Slide the paper into the printer as far as it will go - until leading edges rest lightly against the printer, and paper fits squarely and firmly between the paper width guides, without bending the paper.
  7. Set the correct paper type and size for TRAY 1 in the TRAY MENU on the printer's control panel.

Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 5Si Messages

Status Messages

Message Meaning Recommended Action
READY The default ready message. The printer is ready to use. No action required.
OFFLINE The printer is offline and cannot print data. Press [On Line].
WARMING UP The printer is warming up and is not ready to accept data. Wait until the printer signals READY. If necessary, press [On Line].
POWER SAVE ON The printer is in Power Save mode. In Power Save mode all control panel keys operate normally. No action required. The job prints when the fuser has warmed (about 45 seconds).
PERFORM USER MAINTENANCE This message indicates that the printer requires routine maintenance. It will replace the READY message until it is cleared. Purchase a maintenance kit and install the new parts. Then remove the message by turning SERVICE MESSAGE = OFF in the CONFIGURATION MENU.
PRINTING CONFIGURATION PAGE The printer is printing a configuration page. No action required.
PRINTING FONT LIST The printer is printing a font list. No action required.
PRINTING DEMO PAGE The printer is printing a demonstration page. No action required.
RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS The printer returns almost all defaults to their default configurations. Reconfigure your printer and MIO.

When you install an MIO card(s), to reinitialize the printer's control panel you may need to perform a cold reset. (Note: In a shared environment, this task should only be performed by the system administrator.) To perform a cold reset, hold down [On Line] while switching the printer ON until RESTORING FACTORY SETTINGS appears in the display.

CLOSE PRINTER COVERS One of the printer's covers or doors is not firmly closed, or your toner cartridge is not installed correctly. Make sure your toner cartridge is fully seated and the printer top cover or doors (left, front, and right) are firmly closed.
ACCESS DENIED Your network administrator has locked out access to the control panel menu system, except for the Test Menu and Tray 1 size. See your network or printer administrator.
INSTALL TONER CARTRIDGE The toner cartridge is not installed correctly or is not installed. Insert a toner cartridge or make sure the cartridge is fully seated and the covers are fully closed, then press [On Line] to resume.
LOAD TRAY X

LOAD ENV FEEDER

The printer received a request for a media type, or paper/envelope size not available in the printer. Load the indicated tray with the correct media.
MANUAL FEED TRAY 1 The printer received a request for a media of a certain type and size to b manually fed in Tray 1. Load the correct media in the tray. If the correct media is already loaded, press [On Line] so the printer will use that media.
TONER LOW The toner cartridge is running out of toner. Shake the toner cartridge or replace it. Press [Select *] to override the stopped condition and continue printing.
HP MIO x INITIALIZING The MIO card(s) are initializing. This is a status message; during initialization the MIO is not active, but since the printer supports I/O switching, the printer remains on line. No action required. Display clears automatically (this may take up to five minutes depending on the card). However, if hte message remains after five minutes a problem does exist. Contact your network administrator or consult the network documentation that came with your MIO card.
FINISHER SUPPLY OUT <output device> The output device listed is out of finishing material. For example, there are no more staples. Refill the needed material.
FINISHER LIMIT REACHED <output device> The output device listed has reached the maximum amount of media it is capable of processing. Remove the media so the device may continue processing print jobs.
FINISHER ALIGN ERROR <output device> The output device listed has misaligned the media to be bound. Clear the media.
FINISHER MALFUNCTION <output device> The output device listed is in an error condition. Refer to the finisher's documentation for more information.
13.X PAPER JAM
CLEAR n PAGES
or
CLEAR THE PRINTER
Paper is jammed in the printer. Remove jammed paper from under the toner cartridge, the right door, the front door, and the left door.
20 MEMORY OVERFLOW
DATA LOST
The printer received more data from the computer than can fit in its available user memory. Press [Select *] to print the transferred data (data loss may result). Then make more memory available in the printer by removing some fonts, macros, or any other data from memory; simplify the page sent to the printer; or install additional memory. (Note: if AUTO CONTINUE = ON the printer will automatically continue printing when this error occurs.)
21 PRINT OVERRUN
DATA LOST
The data (dense text, rules, raster or vector graphics) sent to the printer was too complex. Press [Select *] to resume printing. (Note: if AUTO CONTINUE = ON the printer will automatically continue printing when this error occurs.) You may lose some data. Try to simplify your print job.
22 PARALLEL IO ERROR
CHECK SETUP

22 HP MIO x ERROR
CHECK SETUP

For bi-tronics parallel (PAR) configuration, the computer and printer are not communicating because of improper signal protocols. Check both computer and printer I/O settings.

For the MIO error, this is an I/O buffer overrun error.

Press [Select *] to clear the error message (data will be lost). If the error continues, call your authorized HP dealer or service representative.

For the parallel configuration, check for loose cable; use a high-quality cable (some cables may be missing pin connectors.)

If you are using an I/O other than the bi-tronics parallel I/O, see the manual for that device or contact your dealer. If you are on a network, contact your network administrator.

30.x.y DISK NOT INITIALIZED The indicated disk not initialized. Press [Select *] to continue. Use the Windows based HP JetAdmin utility or the Macintosh based Hp LaserJet Utility to initialize the disk.
30.x.y DISK FAILURE The indicated disk has failed self test. Press [Select *] to continue. Turn power off and verify that the ribbon cable that connects the disk to the printer is securely fastened. If the control panel message continues to be displayed, the disk drive needs to be replaced.
40.x HP MIO ERROR An abnormal connection break occurred while transferring data from the computer. Press [Select *] to clear the error message. I/O connections on that MIO card will not be used.
41.1 GENERAL MISPRINT ERROR

41.2 BEAM DETECT MALFUNCTION

41.3 IMPROPER PAPER SIZE

41.4 NO VIDEO SYNC

41.5 NOISY VIDEO REQ SIGNAL

A nonfatal error has occurred in the printed page. Press [Select *] and attempt to continue.

If problem persists, power-cycle the printer. These error messages are saved in the Error Log.

50.x FUSER ERROR CYCLE POWER The printer identified an internal service error (hardware problem with fuser).

50.1 Fuser low-temperature failure

50.2 Fuser warm-up failure (timed out)

50.3 Fuser over-temperature failure

50.4 Bad fuser

Power cycle the printer.

These error messages are saved in the Error Log.

51.x ERROR CYCLE POWER The printer detected a laser sub-system problem.

51.1 Beam detection malfunction

51.2 Laser malfunction

Power cycle the printer.

These error messages are saved in the Error Log.

52.x ERROR CYCLE POWER The printer detected a scanning sub-system problem.

52.1 Scanner startup failure

52.1 Scanner rotation failure

Power cycle the printer.

These error messages are saved in the Error Log.

53.xy.zz MEMORY ERR CYCLE POWER An error occurred during configuration and validation of SIMM memory:

x (Hardware type):
0: ROM
1: RAM

y (Hardware device):
0: Internal Memory
1-4: SIMM slot

zz (Error number):
0: Unsupported memory
1: Unrecognized memory
2: Unsupported memory size
3: Failed RAM test
4: Exceeded maximum RAM size
5: Exceeded maximum ROM size
6: Invalid SIMM speed
7: SIMM reporting information incorrectly
8: SIMM RAM parity error
9: Not used
10: SIMM address conflict
11: ROM out of bounds
12: Could not make temporary mapping

Make sure your SIMM board is installed correctly. Replace the SIMM that caused the error. [Select *] will allow you to continue but the SIMM that caused the error will not be configured. If the SIMM device has more than one bank of memory, the good banks will be configured.
54 2-SIDED ERROR CHECK DUPLEXER There is a Duplex Unit guide malfunction. Remove and reinstall the Duplexer Unit. If error continues, call service.
55.xx ERROR PRESS SELECT KEY Printer command error; commands cannot be exchanged between the print engine and its formatter board. Press [Select *] to resume operation. If necessary turn the printer off and then on.
56.x ERROR PRESS SELECT KEY An input source/destination output bin has been requested

56.1 Invalid input source
56.2 Invalid output destination (for example, improper media size being sent to duplexer)

Press [Select *] to resume operation.

Correct invalid request(s).

If necessary turn the printer off and then on.

57.x FAN FAILURE CALL SERVICE One of the cooling fans has failed. Turn printer off and call service immediately. Do not operate with this condition.
58.x PRINTER ERROR CYCLE POWER One of the input paper tray lifters has failed. Press [Select *] to resume operation. Note: the tray indicated by this error will be ignored until the next power cycle.
59.X PRINTER ERROR CYCLE POWER There is a problem with the main motor. Cycle the printer's power. If this does not resolve the error, call service.
61.X PRINTER ERROR CYCLE POWER The printer encountered a parity error when accessing internal RAM or some SIMM memory in slot x.

0: internal memory

1-4: SIMM slot

Switch the printer off and the on (data stored in the printer will be lost). If the error is still present, first verify that the SIMM board is correctly installed. Switch the printer ON. If the error is still present, switch the printer off and remove the SIMM board. Switch the printer back on. If the error message does not appear, the problem is on the SIMM.
62.x PRINTER ERROR CYCLE POWER The printer identified a CRC error while checking its memory. x refers to the memory the printer was checking when it encountered the error.

0:internal memory

1-4: SIMM slot

Switch the printer off and the on (data stored in the printer will be lost). If the error is still present, first verify that the SIMM board is correctly installed. Switch the printer ON. If the error is still present, switch the printer off and remove the SIMM board. Switch the printer back on. If the error message does not appear, the problem is on the SIMM.
64 PRINTER ERROR CYCLE POWER The printer identified a scan buffer error. Cycle printer's power. If this does not resolve the error, call service.
65 PRINTER ERROR CYCLE POWER The printer identified a dynamic RAM controller error. Cycle printer's power. If this does not resolve the error, call service.
66.x.yy DEVICE ERROR CYCLE POWER The printer identified a paper handling controller error. x identifies the device and yy is the error code. Cycle the printer's power.

Try disconnecting paper handing devices to aid in isolating the problem. If this does not resolve the error, call service.

67 PRINTER ERROR The printer identified a miscellaneous interface hardware error. Cycle printer's power. If this does not resolve the error, call service.
68 ERROR CHECK CONFIGURATION There is a checksum error in the printer's nonvolatile memory (NVRAM). Some or all of the menu items have been reset to the factory default values. Check all menu settings; reset if necessary. Press [Select *] to continue. If you switch the printer off and then on, you may lose settings. If the error reappears, call service.
68 NVRAM FULL CHECK CONFIGURATION The printer's nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) is full. Press [Select *] to continue. The system will automatically perform a cold reset and display RESTORING FACTORY SETTINGS. The system will complete initialization and return to online.
70 ERROR

71 ERROR CHECK CONFIGURATION

A firmware SIMM problem was identified (incompatibility between SIMM/hardware/BIOS). Cycle printer's power. If this does not resolve the error, call service.
79 SERVICE (xxxx) CALL SERVICE An internal controller error occurred. xxxx indicates the error type. Switch the power off and then back on again. If the error appears again, turn power off and remove any non-HP SIMM memory boards from the printer. Then switch the printer back on. If the error appears again, record the numbers following the error message and call service.
80 SERVICE (xxxx) CALL SERVICE The printer detected a problem in the MIO card. xxxx indicates the error type. Switch the printer off and then back on again. If the error appears again, record the numbers following the error message and call service.

Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 5si Interfaces

The interface connections are located on the back right side of the printer.

Bi-Tronics Parallel

Availability: Standard

Connection: Centronics Female

Activation: Through front panel menu

Serial

Availability: Standard

Connection: DB-25 Configured at factory for RS-232, RS-422 available.

Activation: Through front panel menu

AppleTalk

Availability: HP JetDirect Card (Standard on 5M)

Activation: Through front panel menu.

MIO

Availability: Optional (standard J2552A on 5M)

Connection: J2550A - HP JetDirect Multi-protocol Network Card with Ethernet/IEE802.3 10Base-T, J2552A - HP JetDirect Multi-protocol Network Card with LocalTalk and Ethernet/IEEE802.3 10Base-T, BNC, and DN8, J2555A - HP JetDirect Multi-protocol Network Card with Token Ring (DB9 and RJ45).

Activation: Through front panel menu.