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HP LaserJet 5000 Series printers.

Technical Data
The new standard for
monochrome 11 x 17
workgroup printing.

Spend less time on printer issues

• Easy installation, configuration and
management
HP LaserJet 5000 Series printers incorporate HP’s most innovative • Manual or automatic driver updates
new technologies, establishing new standards for paper-handling, off the Internet
speed, print quality, and network printer management. These printers • Less frequent paper and toner restocking
• Fewer help desk calls thanks to intuitive
are ideal for general office, finance, CAD, desktop publishing, marketing
operations
... any workgroup that requires fast, high-quality monochrome
Lower cost of ownership
printouts. And with the ability to print from 3 x 5 inch to full-bleed
• More standard features right out of
11 x 17 images, they’re an affordable alternative to “multiple-printer” the box
departments or outsourcing. • Lower printing cost per page
• Reduced power consumption and
HP LaserJet 5000 Series printers provide a superior network maintenance costs
printing solution that includes industry-leading HP Web JetAdmin • Optional duplexer lets you print on
both sides of a page
printer management software and HP JetDirect 600N internal print
servers. What’s more, every printer comes with one feature you can’t Get high-quality output, fast
get anywhere else—HP’s unparalleled reputation for quality, reliability • 1200-dpi quality without speed, memory
or network traffic penalties
and compatibility.
• Increased data throughput and
faster processing
• 13-second startup for fast first page out
 The ideal 11 x 17 solution for your
general office and graphic-intensive workgroups. Get more for your money
right out of the box.
Versatile Paper Handling
A two-line, backlit LCD • Prints from 3 x 5 inch to 11 x 17 full-bleed
displays easy-to-understand for maximum versatility.
messages so users can trou- • Large standard input capacity
bleshoot simple problems (350-sheet 5000, 850-sheet 5000 N/GN)
(like Toner Low) without help reduces paper restocking.
desk intervention. • Optional duplexer for two-
sided printing.
• Up to 1,100-sheet paper
capacity with optional trays.

Faster Performance
• New 16-page-per-minute
Straight-through paper path (ppm) engine and 100-MHz
available through the multi- RISC processor outperform
purpose tray), provides for other laser printers.
curl-free printing and use of • Instant-on fuser gives
custom-size and heavier stocks. 13-second first page out,
even from Powersave mode.
• Up to two 32-bit PCI-based
Enhanced I/O (EIO) slots
deliver faster throughput
and greater flexibility.

Superior Print Quality

• HP FastRes 1200
(printer default mode) prints
1200-dpi quality at the same
speed as 600-dpi using
standard memory.
• HP ProRes 1200 gives you true
1200-dpi output.
• UltraPrecise toner uses
5-micron particles (less than
Up to four input trays for a total capacity one-half the size of most othebrands) for
of 1,100 sheets reduces tray-swapping at more accurate dot placement, en-hanced
the printer (HP LaserJet 5000 N shown). grayscale and photo-like quality.

Easier Integration and Management

• HP Internet Installer and Oil Change
for HP Customers give you automatic
access to the latest printer drivers.
• HP PCL 5e, HP PCL 6 and PostScript
Level 2 emulation ensure compatibility
with both PC and Macintosh files.
HP LaserJet 5000 Series printers come with
up to two EIO slots, a bidirectional parallel Expandable
interface, a 9-pin serial interface and an • HP JetAssist connector lets you
HP JetAssist connector so you can easily easily add third-party paper-handling
add paper-handling accessories. accessories.
• HP JetSend allows direct communication
between printers, scanners and other
information appliances without using
the PC as the intermediary.
• New DIMM memory modules are
smaller, more powerful and easier to
add to the printer.
Customize your HP LaserJet 5000 Series printer with these quality HP accessories.

Duplexer saves paper and Additional 250-sheet feeder Additional 500-sheet feeder >1-Gbyte hard disk and HP UltraPrecise™ 10,000- HP JetDirect 600N print
money by letting you print Universal Tray (supports Universal Tray lets you print flash memory DIMMs pro- page toner cartridge (p/n servers connect printers
up to 11 x 17 inch images all sizes A5 to A3/11 x 17) A5 to A3, letter to 11 x 17 vide expanded storage of C4129X) offers a lower cost to your network anywhere
on both sides of a page. lets you use alternative and custom sizes without forms, fonts and signatures. per page and less frequent in the office and let you
media without chang- changing trays. The hard disk also lets you toner replacement. manage them remotely with
ing trays. create multiple original HP Web JetAdmin printer
prints (mopies) using a sin- management software.
gle network transmission.
 How to choose the right HP LaserJet 5000 Series printer.
All HP LaserJet 5000 Series printers give you the most advanced workgroup printing and printer
management technology HP offers.
I need an expandable 11 x 17 general office printer.
The HP LaserJet 5000 printer comes with:
• 16-page-per-minute engine and 100-MHz RISC processor for
HP LaserJet 5000 faster printing
• HP PCL 6 and PostScript Level 2 emulation ensure compatibility
• HP Transmit Once and Raster Image Processor (RIP) Once for faster
multiple original printing, reduced network traffic and faster return-
to-application times
• Improved drivers with intuitive interfaces and automatic Internet
update capability
• HP Web JetAdmin and HP JetAdmin printer management software for
4 Mbytes memory easy installation and management
• Memory expansion up to 100 Mbytes
• New 10,000-page HP UltraPrecise toner cartridge reduces the cost
of output
• Bidirectional IEEE 1284-compliant parallel interface and RS-232 9-pin
serial interface
• 100-sheet/10-envelope multipurpose tray
• 250-sheet input tray
• 4 Mbytes standard RAM
• 3 open DIMM memory slots
• 2 open EIO expansion slots
I need a network-ready 11 x 17 office printer.
The HP LaserJet 5000 N comes with all the features of the
HP LaserJet 5000, with these differences:
HP LaserJet 5000 N
• 850-sheet capacity
• 8 Mbytes of memory
• 2 open DIMM memory slots
• 1 open EIO expansion slot
8 Mbytes memory
• An HP JetDirect 600N EIO internal print server

HP JetDirect 600N An additional 500-sheet input tray

internal print server

I need a network-ready 11 x 17 graphics printer.

The HP LaserJet 5000 GN comes with the same features as the
HP LaserJet 5000, with these differences:
HP LaserJet 5000 GN • 850-sheet capacity
• 12 Mbytes of memory
• 2 open DIMM memory slots
• An HP JetDirect 600N EIO internal print server
12 Mbytes memory
• A >1 Gbyte EIO disk drive

HP JetDirect 600N An additional 500-sheet input tray

internal print server
EIO disk drive
 Specifications.
Paper Handling Envelope Sizes
All HP LaserJet 5000 Series printers: • #10 regular–241 x 105 mm; 9.5 x 4.125 in (printable: 235 x 100 mm; 9.27 x
• Up to four input trays with a total capacity of 1,100 sheets 3.93 in)
• Standard input capacity of 350 sheets (100-sheet multipurpose tray • Monarch–191 x 98 mm; 7.5 x 3.875 in (printable: 185 x 93 mm; 7.27 x 3.68 in)
and 250-sheet tray) • DL–220 x 110 mm; 8.66 x 4.33 in (printable: 214 x 105 mm; 8.43 x 4.14 in)
• Standard output capacity of 300 sheets (250 sheets face-down and • C5–229 x 162 mm; 9.02 x 6.38 in (printable: 223 x 157 mm; 8.79 x 6.19 in)
50 sheets face-up) • B5–250 x 176 mm; 9.85 x 6.93 in (printable: 244 x 171 mm; 9.62 x 6.74 in )
• “Output full” sensor (face-down bin only)
• Straight-through paper path (face-up bin only) Print Orientation
• HP JetAssist connector for easy installation of paper- • Portrait, landscape, reverse portrait and reverse landscape
handling accessories
• Paper input-level indicators Control Panel
• Intuitive operation and complete, easy-to-understand messages
• Optional 250-sheet universal tray supports all sizes A5 to A3/11 x 17 inch
• Two-line backlit LCD display and three LEDs
• Optional 500-sheet universal tray supports all sizes A5 to A3/11 x 17 inch
• Buttons: Job Cancel, Go, Menu, Item, Value, Select
and custom sizes
• Indicators: Ready, Data, Attention
• Optional duplex printing assumbly for double-sided printing
• Control panel can be locked through software
HP LaserJet 5000: • Messages can be displayed in 17 languages: Czech, Danish, Dutch,
• Tray #1 is a 100-sheet/10-envelope multipurpose tray for automatic and English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese
manual feeding of envelopes, labels, transparencies and other special (Katakana), Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish,
media sizes 3 x 5 to 12.28 x 18.5 inches Swedish and Turkish
• Tray #2 is a standard 250-sheet input tray supporting letter, legal, 11 x 17
inch, executive, A3, A4, A5,B4 and B5 paper sizes Environmental Ranges
Temperature for printer and toner:
HP LaserJet 5000 N and GN printers:
• Operating–10° to 32.5° C (50° to 91° F)
• Tray #1 is a 100-sheet/10-envelope multipurpose tray for automatic and
• Storage–0° to 35° C (32° to 95° F)
manual feeding of envelopes, labels, transparencies and other special
Humidity:
media sizes 3 x 5 to 12.28 x 18.5 inches
• Operating–20% to 80% RH
• Tray #2 is a standard 250-sheet input tray supporting letter, legal, 11 x 17
• Storage–0% to 95% RH
inch, executive, A3, A4, A5, B4 and B5 paper sizes
Acoustics:
• Tray #3 is a standard 500-sheet input tray supporting letter, legal, 11 x 17
• Operating position–Lwad<58 dB (A) printing, Lwad <33 dB (A) standby
inch, executive, A3, A4, A5, B4, B5 and custom paper sizes
(per ISO 9296, DIN 45635, T.19)
210 x 148mm (8.27 x 5.85 in) to 297 x 432 mm (1.69 x 17 in)
• Bystander 1m–Lwad<52 dB (A) printing, Lwad <28 dB (A) standby
Printer Languages (per ISO 7779, DIN 45635,T.19)
• HP PCL 5e, HP PCL 6 and PostScript Level 2 emulation • Sound Power–0 bels (A) in Powersave Lwad, 6.6 bels (A) printing at
• Automatic language switching 16 ppm, 6.3 bels (A) printing at 8 ppm

Paper Power Requirements

• Copier, bond, special application and recycled paper • Source–100 to 127 volts (+/-10%) or 220 to 240 volts (+/-10%)
• Tray #1 handles overhead transparencies and labels designed for • Printer’s voltage ranges depend upon the country in which the
laser printers printer is purchased
• Standard Paper Tray #1–60 to 199 g/m2 (16 to 53 lb) through face-up • Frequency–50 or 60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz)
output bin only; 60 to 128 g/m2 (16 to 34 lb) through face-up or face-down Power consumption:
output bin • Printing–365 watts
• Tray #2–60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb) • Standby–40 watts
• Envelopes–60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb) • Powersave–27 watts (EPA Energy Star)
• Optional 250-sheet Tray (Tray #3/ #4)–60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb) Minimum circuit capacity:
• Optional 500-sheet Tray (Tray #3 / #4)–60 to105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb) • 11 amps (100–127 volts)
• Optional Duplexer–60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb) • 5 amps (200–240 volts)

Paper Sizes Dimensions (H x W x D)

HP LaserJet 5000: 375 x 475 x 585 mm (12.8 x 18.7 x 23 in)
• A5–148 x 210 mm; 5.8 x 8.27 in (printable: 142 x 205 mm; 5.57 x 8.08 in) HP LaserJet 5000 N and 5000 GN: 515 x 475 x 625 mm
• B5(JIS)–182 x 257 mm; 7.2 x 10 in (printable: 176 x 252 mm; 6.97 x 9.81 in) (20.3 x 18.7 x 24.6 in)
• A4–210 x 297 mm; 8.27 x 11.7 in (printable: 204 x 292 mm; 8.04 x 11.51 in)
• B4(JIS)–257 x 364 mm;10.1 x 14.3 in (printable: 251 x 359 mm; 9.87 x Weight
14.11 in) HP LaserJet 5000: 23 kg (50 lb)
• A3–297 x 420 mm; 11.69 x 16.54 in (printable: 291 x 415 mm; 11.46 x16.35 in) HP LaserJet 5000 N and 5000 GN: 34 kg (75 lb)
• Executive–184 x 267 mm; 7.25 x 10.5 in (printable:178 x 262 mm;7.02 x 10.31 in)
• Letter–216 x 279 mm; 8.5 x 11 in (printable: 210 x 274 mm; 8.27 x 10.81 in) Product Certifications
UL and cUL listed to UL 1950/CSA 950; complies with IEC 950/EN 60950:
• Legal–216 x 356 mm; 8.5 x 14 in (printable: 210 x 351 mm; 8.27 x 13.64 in) meets Class B limits for FCC Part 15 and CISPR 22; product CDRH-
• Tabloid–279 x 431 mm; 11 x 17 in (printable: 273 x 425 mm; 10.8 x 16.8 in) certified Class 1 Laser Product (safe for office/EDP use)
• Minimum size–76 x 127 mm; 3 x 5 in (printable: 68 x 119 mm; 2.67 x 4.67 in)
• Maximum size–312 x 470 mm; 12.28 x 18.5 in (printable: 303 x 460 mm; 11.93 x
Duty Cycle
18.11 in)
Up to 65,000 pages per month
• Optional Duplexer minimum size–148 x 210 mm; 5.8 x 8.3 in (printable:
138 x 204 mm; 5.4 x 8.1 in) Warranty
• Optional Duplexer maximum size–279 x 431 mm; 11 x 17 in (printable: One-year HP warranty
273 x 425 mm; 10.8 x 16.8 in)

*Throughput is application- and system-dependent. Optimal performance achieved with the most current software application drivers, recommended memory and I/O configurations.
 Specifications.
Speed and Throughput Memory
• 16-page-per-minute rated engine speed for letter documents HP LaserJet 5000 printer:
• 100-MHz RISC processor • 4 Mbytes standard RAM with Memory Enhancement technology (MEt)
• First page out in 13 seconds* • Three open 100-pin DIMM slots for memory expansion up to 100 Mbytes
• HP Transmit Once for reduced network traffic
HP LaserJet 5000 N printer:
• RIP Once for multiple copies at engine speed (with RAM disk)
• 8 Mbytes standard RAM with Memory Enhancement technology (MEt)
Resolution • Two open 100-pin DIMM slots for memory expansion up to 100 Mbytes
• HP FastRes 1200 (1200-dpi quality) at engine speed (PCL6) HP LaserJet 5000 GN printer:
• HP ProRes 1200 (true 1200 dpi) at half engine speed (PCL6 & PostScript) • 12 Mbytes standard RAM with Memory Enhancement technology (MEt)
• 600 dpi • Two open 100-pin DIMM slots for memory expansion up to 100 Mbytes
• 300 dpi • >1 Gbyte EIO disk drive
• Resolution Enhancement technology (REt)
• Optimized halftoning with up to 220 levels of gray All HP LaserJet 5000 Series printers:
• Prints up to 1/5-inch from edge of page (full-bleed printing on oversized • Optional 2- and 4-Mbyte flash memory DIMMs for storage of fonts,
paper by trimming) forms and signatures
• Standard 10,000-page HP UltraPrecise toner cartridge • Optional EIO hard disk for mopying (multiple original prints) and storage
of fonts, forms and signatures
Font Capabilities
• 110 scaleable TrueType® fonts (80 built-in, 30 via Printer Management
HP FontSmart; all PostScript and HP PCL-accessible) • Enhanced HP JetAdmin printer management software provides
• PostScript Level 2 emulation easy printer setup, use and management
• HP FontSmart software provides easy-to-use font • HP Web JetAdmin printer management software available from HP’s
management capabilities web site (www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin) for simple installation and
• Intellifont and TrueType rasterizers built in management from a common web browser
• Enhanced driver support of standard printer features for Microsoft®
Windows® NT workstation 3.51/4.x, Windows® 95, Windows® 3.x,
Macintosh, IBM OS/2 Warp and MS-DOS®
IPX/SPX • Internet Installer can automatically update any of the printer drivers in
• Novell NetWare v3.11, 3.12, 4.0, 4.1 Windows 95 and Windows NT 3.51/4.x environments
• Novell NDS and NDPS • All printer software and driver utilities ship on one CD-ROM
Windows 95, • Microsoft Windows 95 Networking • ToolBox utilities for Novell and Microsoft Windows NT
Windows for • Microsoft Windows NT 3.5, 3.51, 4.0 • AutoCAD v. 12-, 13-, 14-compatible driver
Workgroups • SNMP- and industry-standard printer MIB compliant for network
• Novell IntranetWare
management compatibility

Connectivity
DLC/LLC HP LaserJet 5000 printer:
NetWare • IBM OS/2 Warp • Bidirectional IEEE 1284-compliant parallel interface
• IBM LAN Server v1.3, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 • RS-232 serial (9-pin) interface
• Microsoft Windows NT • Two open EIO expansion slots for optional HP JetDirect 600N print
v3.5, 3.51, 4.0 servers and other accessories
• Microsoft LAN
HP LaserJet 5000 N printer:
Windows NT Manager v2.0c, 2.1, 2.2
• HP JetDirect 600N print server for Ethernet 10BaseT, 10Base2, and
• Microsoft Windows for
LocalTalk networks
Workgroups v3.1, 3.11
• Bidirectional IEEE 1284-compliant parallel interface
• Artisoft LANtastic† v7.0
• RS-232 serial (9-pin) interface
• One open EIO slot for optional accessories
OS/2 Warp
HP LaserJet 5000 GN printer:
TCP/IP
• HP JetDirect 600N print server for Ethernet 10BaseT, 10Base2, and
• HP-UX v9.x, 10.x LocalTalk networks
• SunOS v4.1.3, 4.1.4 • Bidirectional IEEE 1284-compliant parallel interface
• Solaris v2.3, 2.4, 2.5.x • RS-232 serial (9-pin) interface
LAN Manager • IBM AIX v3.2.5 and later
• SCO UNIX® V/386† v3.2, 4.2, 5.0 All HP LaserJet 5000 Series printers:
• Microsoft Windows NT v.3.5, 3.51, 4.0 • HP JetSend-enabled. HP has developed device-to-device communication
• lpd technology that enables communication between printers, scanners, and
• MPE-iX† 5.5 a broad range of other information appliances.
UNIX • Automatic switching between languages and ports
• HP JetAdmin software supports the following network environments:
Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows 95, IBM OS/2 Warp, Novell
EtherTalk NetWare and UNIX (HP-UX and Solaris)
• AppleTalk (System 7) (Ethernet cards only) • HP Web JetAdmin supports the following network server environments:
• Apple LocalTalk (HP J3111A only, System 7) Microsoft Windows NT, IBM OS/2 Warp, HP-UX and Solaris
Macintosh
• Optional HP JetDirect 600N Internal Print Servers
† Software is provided directly by the operating system vendor.
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Ordering information.
Number Description Information about HP products, plus software and
driver distribution, is available through Hewlett-
Printers Packard’s home page on the World Wide Web:
C4110A HP LaserJet 5000 11 x 17 inch general office printer www.hp.com
C4111A HP LaserJet 5000 N 11 x 17 inch network-ready office printer
C4112A HP LaserJet 5000 GN 11 x 17 inch network-ready graphics printer Hewlett-Packard peripherals, personal computers,
supplies and accessories are available at
Supplies and Accessories authorized HP resellers worldwide. Call for the
C4129X Single-unit UltraPrecise toner cartridge (10,000-page cartridge) authorized HP reseller nearest you:
C2985A > 1 Gbyte EIO disk drive
United States: (800) LASERJET (527-3753)
C4113A Duplex printing accessory
Canada: (800) 387-3867
C4114A 250-sheet paper feeder
Asia Pacific: (852) 2599 7777
C4115A 500-sheet paper feeder Australia/New Zealand: (61-3) 9272 2895
C4116A 250-sheet paper input tray Europe/Africa/Middle East: (41) 22 780 8111
C4117A 500-sheet paper input tray Japan: (03) 3331 6111
C4130X Pallet-quantity toner cartridge Latin America: (305) 267-4220 (Miami)
H5479A HP SupportPack for hardware services; 3-year next-day onsite support (525) 326-4044 (Mexico City)

HP JetDirect 600N EIO Internal Print Servers If you have questions about HP LaserJet 5000 Series
J3110A For Ethernet 10BaseT networks printers, there are a number of places you can turn
J3111A For Ethernet 10BaseT/10Base2 and LocalTalk networks to for answers:
J3112A For Token Ring networks • The HP Customer Support Center for fast assistance
by telephone: (208) 323-2551*.
J3113A For 10/100BaseTX networks
• HP Automated Support Access Program (HP ASAP)
provides answers and fax support for hardware and
Interface and Cables software information 24 hours a day: (800) 333-1917*.
C2951A Parallel (25-pin male to 36-pin male) 3 m/10 ft cable for HP Vectra, IBM • HP Driver and Software Distribution for optional
PC/AT and compatibles software solutions and printer drivers for most
C2932A Serial (9-pin female to 9-pin male) 3 m/10 ft cable for HP Vectra popular applications: (970) 339-7009*.
C2933A Serial (9-pin female to 9-pin male) 3 m/10 ft cable for IBM PC/AT • The HP Peripherals Forum on CompuServe (“GO
and compatibles HPPER”) provides software and driver distribution,
and puts you in contact with other HP printer users
C2809A Serial (25-pin female to 9-pin male) cable adapter
who may be able to give online responses to
92215S Macintosh serial cable technical questions.
92215N Macintosh network • AppleLink’s HP folder provides online product
information and drivers.
Memory
C4286A 2-Mbyte Flash DIMM *These services are based in the United States.
C4287A 4-Mbyte Flash DIMM Outside the U.S., call your HP regional office for
C4135A 4-Mbyte EDO DIMM information on country-specific support.
C4136A 8-Mbyte EDO DIMM
C4137A 16-Mbyte EDO DIMM TrueType is a U.S. trademark of Apple Computer,
C4140A 4-Mbyte SDRAM DIMM Inc. Microsoft, Windows and MS-DOS are U.S.
C4141A 8-Mbyte SDRAM DIMM registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. UNIX is
C4142A 16-Mbyte SDRAM DIMM a registered trademark in the United States and
C4143A 32-Mbyte SDRAM DIMM other countries, licensed exclusively through
X/Open Company Limited. Energy Star is a U.S.
registered service mark of the United States
Environmental Protection Agency. All other brand
and product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.

For more information, printer drivers and net-

work printer management software, visit our
HP LaserJet 5000 Series printer web site at
www.solutionjet.hp.com/lj5000
As an Energy Star partner, Hewlett-Packard has
determined that these products meet the Energy
Star guidelines for energy efficiency.

The information in this document is subject to

change without notice.

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