HP 5100LE manual EconoMode, Input/output

EconoMode

The EconoMode setting uses up to 50 percent less toner than standard mode printing by reducing the dot density. However, EconoMode does not extend toner-cartridge component life. EconoMode, which can be thought of as “draft mode,” can be selected at the control panel (from the print-quality menu) and through some software applications and printer drivers. The default setting is off.

Note	EconoMode does not affect print speed or memory usage, nor does it extend the toner cartridge’s
	life.

Input/output

Parallel interface

The formatter PCA receives incoming data through its bidirectional interface (IEEE-1284). The I/O provides high-speed and two-way communication between the printer and the host, allowing the user to change printer settings and monitor printer status from the host computer. The user can configure the HIGH SPEED item in the control panel menu. Using the default setting, YES, the I/O can run at the higher speeds supported by most newer computers. When it is set to NO, the parallel interface runs at the slower mode that is compatible for older computers. The user can also configure the ADVANCED FUNCTIONS item. The default setting, ON, accommodates two- way parallel communications. The OFF mode disables the advanced functionality. The I/O is compatible with the bidirectional parallel interface standard.

Expanded I/O

Optional expanded I/O cards can be installed in the I/O slots on the formatter PCA. They provide automatic I/O switching between multiple computers or networks connected to the printer. The network version printers include the HP Jetdirect Print Server with Ethernet 10/100Base-TX support.

Flash

Flash is provided in optional 2- and 4-MB flash memory DIMMs for storage of forms, fonts, and signatures.

Disk

An optional EIO-based hard drive is used for permanent storage and allows additional space for creating multiple original prints (mopies) and other job-retention features, as well as to store forms, fonts, and signatures.

CPU

The formatter PCA incorporates a 300 MHz processor.

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