The **HP LaserJet 5100 printer** is a high-quality office printer designed for fast, wide-format printing, supporting media up to 11 x 17 inches (printed on 12.8 x 18.5-inch media). It produces high-resolution printouts at 1200 x 1200 dpi, suitable for CAD drawings, graphic proofs, and detailed spreadsheets. The printer delivers up to 21 pages per minute for letter-size documents and 11 pages per minute for 11 x 17-inch documents with a first page out time under 13 seconds. It features a 300 MHz processor with up to 192 MB expandable RAM and networking options for workgroups via a 10/100Base-TX Jetdirect card. The printer weighs about 50 lbs and measures approximately 24.6 x 18.5 x 11.9 inches[1][5].
Additionally, the **HP PageWide XL 5100** is a different model under the “5100” name, offering 20 pages per minute in both black & white and color at the same 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution. This model is more oriented toward large-format wide printing with a top stacker option[3].
The HP LaserJet 5100 series has been discontinued, but supplies and accessories might still be available[4].
The “HP Smart Tank 5100” referenced in one video is a different, modern printer line unrelated to the LaserJet 5100 and focuses on ink tank technology rather than laser printing[2].
In summary:
| Printer Model | Type | Print Speed | Resolution | Max Media Size | Notable Features | Status |
|———————–|——————|—————————|—————–|——————-|———————————————-|————–|
| HP LaserJet 5100 | LaserJet | 21 ppm (letter), 11 ppm (11×17) | 1200 x 1200 dpi | Up to 12.8 x 18.5 in | Fast, network-ready, expandable RAM | Discontinued |
| HP PageWide XL 5100 | PageWide (Wide format) | 20 ppm (color & B/W) | 1200 x 1200 dpi | Wide format | Top stacker available | Available |
| HP Smart Tank 5100 | Ink Tank Printer | Consumer Inkjet; not comparable | Not laser | Smaller consumer size | Modern ink tank system, not related to LaserJet 5100 | Available (different series) |
This clarifies the main 5100 printer models and their key characteristics[1][3][4].