User's Manual
© Copyright Hewlett-Packard 
Company 2002
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consent of Hewlett-Packard Company.
This product incorporates Adobe’s 
PDF technology, which contains an 
implementation of LZW licensed under 
U.S. Patent 4,558,302.
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Palomar Software Inc. The 
HP Officejet 5100 Series includes 
printer driver technology licensed from 
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Computer, Inc.
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Publication number: Q1678-90158
First edition: October 2002
Printed in U.S.A., Germany, or 
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Note: Regulatory information can be 
found in the technical information 
section of this guide.
It is not lawful in many places to make 
copies of the following items. When in 
doubt, check with a legal 
representative first.
• Governmental paper or 
documents:
-Passports
- Immigration papers
- Selective service papers
- Identification badges, cards, or 
insignias
• Governmental stamps:
- Postage stamps
- Food stamps
• Checks or drafts drawn on 
governmental agencies
• Paper currency, traveler’s checks, 
or money orders
• Certificates of deposit
•Copyrighted works
safety information
Always follow basic safety precautions 
when using this product to reduce risk 
of injury from fire or electric shock.
WARNING: potential shock 
hazard
1 Read and understand all 
instructions in the setup poster.
2 Use only a grounded electrical 
outlet when connecting the unit to 
a power source. If you do not 
know whether the outlet is 
grounded, check with a qualified 
electrician.
3 Observe all warnings and 
instructions marked on the 
product.
4 Unplug this product from wall 
outlets before cleaning.
5 Do not install or use this product 
near water or when you are wet.
6 Install the product securely on a 
stable surface.
7 Install the product in a protected 
location where no one can step 
on or trip over the line cord, and 
where the line cord will not be 
damaged.
8 If the product does not operate 
normally, see the online 
Troubleshooting help.
9 No operator-serviceable parts 
inside. Refer servicing to qualified 
service personnel.
10 Use in a well-ventilated area.
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Acrobat logo 
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Adobe Systems 
Incorporated in 
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States and/or 
other countries.
Warning! To 
prevent fire or 
shock hazard, 
do not expose 
this product to 
rain or any type 
of moisture.










