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... LP. Re-start these programs after the printer is installed. 4 Insert the printer software CD in drop-down list. 4. HP Deskjet D1400 series HP Deskjet D2400 series HP Deskjet D4200 series Windows® 2000, XP, Vista Version 8.0.0 www.hp.com /support Product of [country]-English Product of [... Version 8.0 *CB637-10001* *CB637-10001* CB637-10001 © 2007 HPDC www.hp.com/support Make sure the cable connections are told to complete. USB Need more help? If the Windows software installation fails: 1 Remove the CD from the computer's CD-ROM drive, and then disconnect ...
... LP. Re-start these programs after the printer is installed. 4 Insert the printer software CD in drop-down list. 4. HP Deskjet D1400 series HP Deskjet D2400 series HP Deskjet D4200 series Windows® 2000, XP, Vista Version 8.0.0 www.hp.com /support Product of [country]-English Product of [... Version 8.0 *CB637-10001* *CB637-10001* CB637-10001 © 2007 HPDC www.hp.com/support Make sure the cable connections are told to complete. USB Need more help? If the Windows software installation fails: 1 Remove the CD from the computer's CD-ROM drive, and then disconnect ...
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...quality 49 Print resolution...50 Maximum dpi...50 Resize a document ...51 Bound two-sided documents...51 8 Printer software Make the HP Printer the default printer 53 Set default print settings...53 Printer Properties dialog box...54 What's This? help...55 Ink Status ...window...55 Download printer software updates 56 9 Maintenance Install print cartridges...57 Print cartridge combinations 57 Selection numbers...57 Printing with one print cartridge 58 Installation instructions...58 Align print cartridges...60 Automatically clean print cartridges 61 Calibrate color...61...
...quality 49 Print resolution...50 Maximum dpi...50 Resize a document ...51 Bound two-sided documents...51 8 Printer software Make the HP Printer the default printer 53 Set default print settings...53 Printer Properties dialog box...54 What's This? help...55 Ink Status ...window...55 Download printer software updates 56 9 Maintenance Install print cartridges...57 Print cartridge combinations 57 Selection numbers...57 Printing with one print cartridge 58 Installation instructions...58 Align print cartridges...60 Automatically clean print cartridges 61 Calibrate color...61...
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Contents Contents Installation problems...68 Power light is on or flashing...70 What the flashing light means 71 If an error message appears 71 If no error message ... printed at an angle 85 Document does not reflect the new print settings 85 If you continue to have problems 85 A HP support Ink cartridge warranty information 86 Support process...86 HP support by phone...87 Phone support period...87 Placing a call...87 After the phone support period 87 B Technical information Printer...
Contents Contents Installation problems...68 Power light is on or flashing...70 What the flashing light means 71 If an error message appears 71 If no error message ... printed at an angle 85 Document does not reflect the new print settings 85 If you continue to have problems 85 A HP support Ink cartridge warranty information 86 Support process...86 HP support by phone...87 Phone support period...87 Placing a call...87 After the phone support period 87 B Technical information Printer...
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...a paper type, change the print resolution, set default print settings, and download printer software updates. Welcome 5 NOTE: For information about installing the software, see the following table and select an appropriate topic. Learn how to connect the printer to locate information. Order supplies for...how to use and replace the print cartridges. 1 Welcome Welcome to a hardware or software problem. Learn how to install and care for the printer. Find a solution to the HP 910 Printer Help. For details on a single sheet, preview a document, and use the table of the printer's ...
...a paper type, change the print resolution, set default print settings, and download printer software updates. Welcome 5 NOTE: For information about installing the software, see the following table and select an appropriate topic. Learn how to connect the printer to locate information. Order supplies for...how to use and replace the print cartridges. 1 Welcome Welcome to a hardware or software problem. Learn how to install and care for the printer. Find a solution to the HP 910 Printer Help. For details on a single sheet, preview a document, and use the table of the printer's ...
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For information, see Ink-backup mode. • Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. • Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos to the edges of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. • Ink level indicator: Know ... one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of each print cartridge with the onscreen Ink Status window. 2 Special features Congratulations! The HP Printer is equipped with a photo print cartridge (purchased separately).
For information, see Ink-backup mode. • Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. • Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos to the edges of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. • Ink level indicator: Know ... one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of each print cartridge with the onscreen Ink Status window. 2 Special features Congratulations! The HP Printer is equipped with a photo print cartridge (purchased separately).
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... everyday print jobs. • Quality color photos: For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and install a photo print cartridge.
... everyday print jobs. • Quality color photos: For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and install a photo print cartridge.
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For more information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Ink-backup mode. NOTE: When the printer operates in the printer, verify that ...copper strips. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is displayed and two print cartridges are installed in ink-backup mode, a message is installed. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the print cartridge is displayed on... of ink, the printer can operate in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. For more information, see Installation instructions.
For more information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Ink-backup mode. NOTE: When the printer operates in the printer, verify that ...copper strips. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is displayed and two print cartridges are installed in ink-backup mode, a message is installed. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the print cartridge is displayed on... of ink, the printer can operate in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. For more information, see Installation instructions.
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.... For information about installing a print cartridge, see Installation instructions. NOTE: HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Get started Ink-backup mode 19 Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. Installed print cartridge Black print...
.... For information about installing a print cartridge, see Installation instructions. NOTE: HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Get started Ink-backup mode 19 Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. Installed print cartridge Black print...
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... the photo print cartridge for great colors and virtually grain-free photos. • Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. Guidelines • Use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab (10 x 15 cm with a small border on the... have Exif Print-enabled software. • Prevent photo paper from curling by following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to print photos Print photos Print a borderless photo. The photo prints without borders on three sides and with 1.25 cm tab...
... the photo print cartridge for great colors and virtually grain-free photos. • Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. Guidelines • Use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab (10 x 15 cm with a small border on the... have Exif Print-enabled software. • Prevent photo paper from curling by following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to print photos Print photos Print a borderless photo. The photo prints without borders on three sides and with 1.25 cm tab...
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...and handle photo paper Follow these instructions to install a print cartridge, see Installation instructions. Chapter 5 To install the photo print cartridge ▲ To install the photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in an Exif Print...-enabled software program that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. In the Print Quality drop-down list, click Normal, Best, or Maximum...
...and handle photo paper Follow these instructions to install a print cartridge, see Installation instructions. Chapter 5 To install the photo print cartridge ▲ To install the photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in an Exif Print...-enabled software program that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. In the Print Quality drop-down list, click Normal, Best, or Maximum...
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...digital photographs. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the type of paper that the HP Printer printer will print. When you select the maximum dpi setting, the printer software displays the optimized dots per inch (dpi) that ...have loaded. 4. Print resolution The printer software displays the print resolution in the printer software. NOTE: If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is appropriate for your project. A photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it to the paper type and print ...
...digital photographs. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the type of paper that the HP Printer printer will print. When you select the maximum dpi setting, the printer software displays the optimized dots per inch (dpi) that ...have loaded. 4. Print resolution The printer software displays the print resolution in the printer software. NOTE: If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is appropriate for your project. A photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it to the paper type and print ...
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...Preferences dialog box. NOTE: The Printer Properties dialog box is installed on the right side of the Windows taskbar. Open the file that you use often. Printer software 1 HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon The HP Solution Center is displayed. 54 Printer software To change the ...Preferences. The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed. 2. Make changes to Print Settings, and then click Printer Settings. 3. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to the print settings, and then click OK. To open the Printer Properties dialog box. Printer Properties...
...Preferences dialog box. NOTE: The Printer Properties dialog box is installed on the right side of the Windows taskbar. Open the file that you use often. Printer software 1 HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon The HP Solution Center is displayed. 54 Printer software To change the ...Preferences. The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed. 2. Make changes to Print Settings, and then click Printer Settings. 3. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to the print settings, and then click OK. To open the Printer Properties dialog box. Printer Properties...
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...using. If you previously chose not to show this again check box in your computer is displayed. 2. A list that includes the printers installed on the Printer Properties dialog box. The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed each print cartridge. Click the Device Settings tab. 5. help ... ordering For print cartridge information and to link to display a list of the window. Highlight the printer name, and then right-click to HP's Web site for ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge Information button. What's This? help 1. An explanation of each time the printer...
...using. If you previously chose not to show this again check box in your computer is displayed. 2. A list that includes the printers installed on the Printer Properties dialog box. The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed each print cartridge. Click the Device Settings tab. 5. help ... ordering For print cartridge information and to link to display a list of the window. Highlight the printer name, and then right-click to HP's Web site for ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge Information button. What's This? help 1. An explanation of each time the printer...
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... update is displayed. 3. For information about updating the HP Photosmart Software, see the HP Photosmart Help. 56 Printer software Download HP Photosmart Software Installing the printer software update you download from the HP Web site does not update the HP Photosmart Software you are available for printer software updates. ...every few months to ensure you have the most recent version of the printer software installed, a list of options to download later versions of the software is displayed in the HP Update window. 4. Click Next. From the Windows Start menu, click Programs or All...
... update is displayed. 3. For information about updating the HP Photosmart Software, see the HP Photosmart Help. 56 Printer software Download HP Photosmart Software Installing the printer software update you download from the HP Web site does not update the HP Photosmart Software you are available for printer software updates. ...every few months to ensure you have the most recent version of the printer software installed, a list of options to download later versions of the software is displayed in the HP Update window. 4. Click Next. From the Windows Start menu, click Programs or All...
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...8226; Remove ink from your skin and clothing • Manually clean print cartridges • Maintain print cartridges • Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When you need to replace print cartridges, make sure you have the correct print cartridges for your printer, and then...print cartridge cradle. • Print cartridge combinations • Selection numbers • Printing with one print cartridge • Installation instructions Print cartridge combinations Choose the right cartridge combination Choose the best combination of cartridges for the print cartridge selection number....
...8226; Remove ink from your skin and clothing • Manually clean print cartridges • Maintain print cartridges • Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When you need to replace print cartridges, make sure you have the correct print cartridges for your printer, and then...print cartridge cradle. • Print cartridge combinations • Selection numbers • Printing with one print cartridge • Installation instructions Print cartridge combinations Choose the right cartridge combination Choose the best combination of cartridges for the print cartridge selection number....
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Chapter 9 You can operate with the printer. • Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of the printer. 3. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge 1. Open the printer cover. Printing with one print cartridge The printer can find the selection number in three places: ...8226; Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that came with only one print cartridge installed. Push down on the printer. 2. Press the Power button to the center of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click ...
Chapter 9 You can operate with the printer. • Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of the printer. 3. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge 1. Open the printer cover. Printing with one print cartridge The printer can find the selection number in three places: ...8226; Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that came with only one print cartridge installed. Push down on the printer. 2. Press the Power button to the center of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click ...
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... on the print cartridge 4 Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Install print cartridges 59 Do not remove the copper strips. Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle 5. Maintenance 1 Press the Power button 2 Open the printer...
... on the print cartridge 4 Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Install print cartridges 59 Do not remove the copper strips. Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle 5. Maintenance 1 Press the Power button 2 Open the printer...
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... a snap when the print cartridge is correctly positioned. 8. WARNING! For information about storing print cartridges, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle. Maintenance 7. Align the print cartridges for...used print cartridges out of the reach of children. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see Maintain print cartridges. Align print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to ensure the best print quality. 60 Maintenance Chapter 9 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 6....
... a snap when the print cartridge is correctly positioned. 8. WARNING! For information about storing print cartridges, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle. Maintenance 7. Align the print cartridges for...used print cartridges out of the reach of children. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see Maintain print cartridges. Align print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to ensure the best print quality. 60 Maintenance Chapter 9 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 6....
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... incorrect. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the printed page. 7. If the color is displayed. 5. If your printed pages are installed in photos that both a tri-color print cartridge and a photo print cartridge are faded or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges might ..., and then reprint the photo. Open the printer Toolbox. 3. On the Device Services tab, click the Align the Print Cartridges button. The HP Printer prints a test page. 6. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Load Letter or A4 unused plain white paper in the paper tray. 2.
... incorrect. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the printed page. 7. If the color is displayed. 5. If your printed pages are installed in photos that both a tri-color print cartridge and a photo print cartridge are faded or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges might ..., and then reprint the photo. Open the printer Toolbox. 3. On the Device Services tab, click the Align the Print Cartridges button. The HP Printer prints a test page. 6. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Load Letter or A4 unused plain white paper in the paper tray. 2.
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...bleach. Do not lubricate the metal rod on the Estimated Ink Level tab. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. Maintain the printer body Because the HP Printer ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist, ink smudges will not appear on which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly.... ink levels Follow these instructions to remove ink from the cartridges is used before being installed in the printer, or if they are installed in cold water and use any type of cleaning solution. Turn off the HP Printer, and then disconnect the power cord. 2. NOTE: If the print cartridges were used...
...bleach. Do not lubricate the metal rod on the Estimated Ink Level tab. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. Maintain the printer body Because the HP Printer ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist, ink smudges will not appear on which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly.... ink levels Follow these instructions to remove ink from the cartridges is used before being installed in the printer, or if they are installed in cold water and use any type of cleaning solution. Turn off the HP Printer, and then disconnect the power cord. 2. NOTE: If the print cartridges were used...