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... duplexing (Mac OS 9, version 9.1 and later 18 Printing on special and custom-sized media 18 3 Maintaining and troubleshooting Replacing the ink cartridges 20 Maintaining the printheads 21 Calibrating the color 25 Troubleshooting tips and resources 25 General troubleshooting tips 25 Resolving printing problems 26 Printer...29 Placement of the text or graphics is wrong 30 Poor print quality and unexpected printouts 31 Meaningless characters print 32 Ink is smearing 32 Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely 33 Output is faded or dull colored 33 Colors are printing as ...
... duplexing (Mac OS 9, version 9.1 and later 18 Printing on special and custom-sized media 18 3 Maintaining and troubleshooting Replacing the ink cartridges 20 Maintaining the printheads 21 Calibrating the color 25 Troubleshooting tips and resources 25 General troubleshooting tips 25 Resolving printing problems 26 Printer...29 Placement of the text or graphics is wrong 30 Poor print quality and unexpected printouts 31 Meaningless characters print 32 Ink is smearing 32 Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely 33 Output is faded or dull colored 33 Colors are printing as ...
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... settings 75 Reducing interference in a wireless network 76 Uninstalling the printer software 76 A HP supplies and accessories Ordering printing supplies online 78 Accessories 79 Supplies 79 Ink supplies 79 HP Media 79 B Support and warranty Obtaining electronic support 82 Obtaining HP telephone support 82 Before you call 82 Telephone support numbers 83 Hewlett-Packard...
... settings 75 Reducing interference in a wireless network 76 Uninstalling the printer software 76 A HP supplies and accessories Ordering printing supplies online 78 Accessories 79 Supplies 79 Ink supplies 79 HP Media 79 B Support and warranty Obtaining electronic support 82 Obtaining HP telephone support 82 Before you call 82 Telephone support numbers 83 Hewlett-Packard...
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... 6 Tray 1 7 Tray 2 8 Paper stack indicator 9 Printhead latch 10 Printheads 11 Ink cartridges 10 Understanding the printer parts 7 number), printer settings, and accessories that are installed (such as the firmware version and model configuration page. System tests and Provides information to contact HP. Resource Description Location Configuration page Provides information about the printer...
... 6 Tray 1 7 Tray 2 8 Paper stack indicator 9 Printhead latch 10 Printheads 11 Ink cartridges 10 Understanding the printer parts 7 number), printer settings, and accessories that are installed (such as the firmware version and model configuration page. System tests and Provides information to contact HP. Resource Description Location Configuration page Provides information about the printer...
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...lights reference. 1 2 345 6 7 8 10 9 1 Configuration Page button 2 (Power button) and light 3 Printhead light 4 Ink Cartridge light 5 Door Open light 6 Out of Paper light 7 (Cancel button) 8 (Resume button) and light 9 Paper Jam light 10 Color indicator... lights for ink supplies Back view 1 2 6 3 4 5 1 Network connector (HP Business Inkjet 1200dn/1200dtn/1200dtwn printer) 2 USB connector 3 Parallel (IEEE 1284) connector 4 Power input 5 Auto-duplex unit (HP Business Inkjet 1200d/1200dn/1200dtn/1200dtwn printer) 6 Rear access...
...lights reference. 1 2 345 6 7 8 10 9 1 Configuration Page button 2 (Power button) and light 3 Printhead light 4 Ink Cartridge light 5 Door Open light 6 Out of Paper light 7 (Cancel button) 8 (Resume button) and light 9 Paper Jam light 10 Color indicator... lights for ink supplies Back view 1 2 6 3 4 5 1 Network connector (HP Business Inkjet 1200dn/1200dtn/1200dtwn printer) 2 USB connector 3 Parallel (IEEE 1284) connector 4 Power input 5 Auto-duplex unit (HP Business Inkjet 1200d/1200dn/1200dtn/1200dtwn printer) 6 Rear access...
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... or perforations • Media that is heavily textured, embossed, or does not accept ink well • Media that is required from your computer. Photo paper z Use the Best mode to dry. Use HP media for supported media. See HP supplies and accessories. See Understanding specifications for optimum print quality. Note that conforms to...
... or perforations • Media that is heavily textured, embossed, or does not accept ink well • Media that is required from your computer. Photo paper z Use the Best mode to dry. Use HP media for supported media. See HP supplies and accessories. See Understanding specifications for optimum print quality. Note that conforms to...
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... existing documents to the output tray. Tray 2 comes with the rough side down and the adhesive strip pointing towards the back of media that the ink dries completely before printing the document. Statement* (140 by 216 mm; 5.5 by 8.5 inches) ISO B5* (176 by 250 mm; 6.9 by 9.8 inches) A5* (148 by 210...; 8.5 by 14 inches) A4* (210 by 297 mm; 8.3 by 11.7 inches) U.S. It also provides information on custom-size media. Note Transparencies z Insert transparencies with the HP Business Inkjet 1200dtn and HP Business Inkjet 1200dtwn printers.
... existing documents to the output tray. Tray 2 comes with the rough side down and the adhesive strip pointing towards the back of media that the ink dries completely before printing the document. Statement* (140 by 216 mm; 5.5 by 8.5 inches) ISO B5* (176 by 250 mm; 6.9 by 9.8 inches) A5* (148 by 210...; 8.5 by 14 inches) A4* (210 by 297 mm; 8.3 by 11.7 inches) U.S. It also provides information on custom-size media. Note Transparencies z Insert transparencies with the HP Business Inkjet 1200dtn and HP Business Inkjet 1200dtwn printers.
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...media.) 16 2 - Guidelines for supported media. z Specify duplex options in your application or in the lower right corner of the computer screen. Once the ink dries, the media is dropped onto the output tray. z You can print on one of the following ways. It does not affect jobs waiting to... first. Canceling a print job You can cancel a print job using one side of the media, the printer holds the media and pauses while the ink dries. Select the print job, and then press the Delete key on both sides of transparencies, banner media, envelopes, photo paper, glossy media, or...
...media.) 16 2 - Guidelines for supported media. z Specify duplex options in your application or in the lower right corner of the computer screen. Once the ink dries, the media is dropped onto the output tray. z You can print on one of the following ways. It does not affect jobs waiting to... first. Canceling a print job You can cancel a print job using one side of the media, the printer holds the media and pauses while the ink dries. Select the print job, and then press the Delete key on both sides of transparencies, banner media, envelopes, photo paper, glossy media, or...
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...required as a result of printer management tools. For information about using non-HP or refilled ink cartridges is turned on the cartridge to ensure proper contact. 6 Close the ink cartridge cover. 20 3 - HP recognizes customer's choice, but cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of time....down firmly on . 2 Open the ink cartridge cover by pressing and releasing it. 3 Remove the ink cartridge that requires replacement by grasping it firmly toward you. 4 Remove the new ink cartridge from the printer for long periods of non-HP ink cartridges. After removing a cartridge from ...
...required as a result of printer management tools. For information about using non-HP or refilled ink cartridges is turned on the cartridge to ensure proper contact. 6 Close the ink cartridge cover. 20 3 - HP recognizes customer's choice, but cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of time....down firmly on . 2 Open the ink cartridge cover by pressing and releasing it. 3 Remove the ink cartridge that requires replacement by grasping it firmly toward you. 4 Remove the new ink cartridge from the printer for long periods of non-HP ink cartridges. After removing a cartridge from ...
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...three levels of cleaning available. z Embedded Web server 1 Open the embedded Web server. See To open the EWS. 2 Click the Information tab. 3 Click Ink Supplies in the left pane. b For level 2 cleaning: Press (Cancel button) twice and (Resume button) once. ENWW 21 z Toolbox (Windows) 1 ... find out which printheads work with your printer, see Supplies. When the quality of cleaning only if the results are not satisfactory. HP is bad, clean or replace the printhead. See Understanding the configuration page. 2 Check the printhead health section of the printheads. If...
...three levels of cleaning available. z Embedded Web server 1 Open the embedded Web server. See To open the EWS. 2 Click the Information tab. 3 Click Ink Supplies in the left pane. b For level 2 cleaning: Press (Cancel button) twice and (Resume button) once. ENWW 21 z Toolbox (Windows) 1 ... find out which printheads work with your printer, see Supplies. When the quality of cleaning only if the results are not satisfactory. HP is bad, clean or replace the printhead. See Understanding the configuration page. 2 Check the printhead health section of the printheads. If...
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... the remaining printheads. 16 Wait while the printer initializes the printheads and prints an alignment page. Only wipe the contact pads. CAUTION 6 Carefully remove any ink from the contact pads on the printhead using drinking water or alcohol, which could damage the printheads. 8 After cleaning, place the printhead on a sheet of...
... the remaining printheads. 16 Wait while the printer initializes the printheads and prints an alignment page. Only wipe the contact pads. CAUTION 6 Carefully remove any ink from the contact pads on the printhead using drinking water or alcohol, which could damage the printheads. 8 After cleaning, place the printhead on a sheet of...
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z HP Inkjet Toolbox (Mac OS) Click Calibrate Color and follow the onscreen instructions. When the printer is first turned on . Make sure the printer is connected ... approximately 45 seconds to warm up. Then, click Calibrate Color and follow the onscreen instructions. z Make sure the printer is on the printer. z Printheads and ink cartridges are working and firmly connected to the printer. If you are not satisfied with the appearance of the colors, you can be resolved by...
z HP Inkjet Toolbox (Mac OS) Click Calibrate Color and follow the onscreen instructions. When the printer is first turned on . Make sure the printer is connected ... approximately 45 seconds to warm up. Then, click Calibrate Color and follow the onscreen instructions. z Make sure the printer is on the printer. z Printheads and ink cartridges are working and firmly connected to the printer. If you are not satisfied with the appearance of the colors, you can be resolved by...
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... If you are printing black text and a blank page prints, the black ink cartridge might be used with other devices, such as those generated by USB cables) can sometimes slightly distort printouts. Avoid sharing the port with other ... these electromagnetic fields. Check color print settings Make sure Print in Grayscale is connected directly to minimize the effects of the printer. See Replacing the ink cartridges. Something on your computer If you are using a parallel cable, make sure the printer is not selected in the tray. Check media settings z Make...
... If you are printing black text and a blank page prints, the black ink cartridge might be used with other devices, such as those generated by USB cables) can sometimes slightly distort printouts. Avoid sharing the port with other ... these electromagnetic fields. Check color print settings Make sure Print in Grayscale is connected directly to minimize the effects of the printer. See Replacing the ink cartridges. Something on your computer If you are using a parallel cable, make sure the printer is not selected in the tray. Check media settings z Make...
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...USB cable that contains the media you use . Poor print quality and unexpected printouts Check the printheads and ink cartridges Replace any clogged or worn printheads or low ink cartridges (see Selecting print media), and try to print again. Check the paper quality The paper might ...settings. Check the printer location and length of these electromagnetic fields. See Understanding specifications for supported media. Make sure the media used meets HP specifications (see Maintaining the printheads), and try to print again. Turn off the printer, disconnect the power cord, clean the rollers in...
...USB cable that contains the media you use . Poor print quality and unexpected printouts Check the printheads and ink cartridges Replace any clogged or worn printheads or low ink cartridges (see Selecting print media), and try to print again. Check the paper quality The paper might ...settings. Check the printer location and length of these electromagnetic fields. See Understanding specifications for supported media. Make sure the media used meets HP specifications (see Maintaining the printheads), and try to print again. Turn off the printer, disconnect the power cord, clean the rollers in...
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... z Increase the margins in the printer software. When the printer is especially true for printing vivid color documents. See HP Deskjet Control Panel (HP DJCP). However, note that decreasing ink saturation might not recognize the rest of your document. Try using a computer running Windows, make sure the Minimize margins option... file may occur. z Color documents that have rich, blended colors can print other print mode such as Draft to reduce ink, or use HP Premium Paper designed for transparencies. In the printer driver, select the Best print quality, also increase the...
... z Increase the margins in the printer software. When the printer is especially true for printing vivid color documents. See HP Deskjet Control Panel (HP DJCP). However, note that decreasing ink saturation might not recognize the rest of your document. Try using a computer running Windows, make sure the Minimize margins option... file may occur. z Color documents that have rich, blended colors can print other print mode such as Draft to reduce ink, or use HP Premium Paper designed for transparencies. In the printer driver, select the Best print quality, also increase the...
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... is faded or dull colored Check the print mode The FastNormal and Draft modes in the printer driver allow you may have run out of ink or are printing Check print settings Make sure Print in Grayscale is not filling the text or graphics completely Check the... print at a faster rate, they snap firmly into place. Wrong colors are defective. Check the ink cartridges If lines in the text or image are broken or do not print properly, one or more of ink. Check the printheads Whenever print quality noticeably decreases, you to clean the printheads. To get better...
... is faded or dull colored Check the print mode The FastNormal and Draft modes in the printer driver allow you may have run out of ink or are printing Check print settings Make sure Print in Grayscale is not filling the text or graphics completely Check the... print at a faster rate, they snap firmly into place. Wrong colors are defective. Check the ink cartridges If lines in the text or image are broken or do not print properly, one or more of ink. Check the printheads Whenever print quality noticeably decreases, you to clean the printheads. To get better...
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... of graphics on the page. See Maintaining the printheads. See Maintaining the printheads. 34 3 - HP does not guarantee or support refilled ink cartridges. Check ink cartridges Make sure ink cartridges have not been tampered with. Lines or dots are automatically aligned when a printhead is replaced.... Maintaining and troubleshooting ENWW Refilling processes and the use of incompatible inks can disrupt the intricate printing system and result in the placement of your software to check for gaps in reduced print quality...
... of graphics on the page. See Maintaining the printheads. See Maintaining the printheads. 34 3 - HP does not guarantee or support refilled ink cartridges. Check ink cartridges Make sure ink cartridges have not been tampered with. Lines or dots are automatically aligned when a printhead is replaced.... Maintaining and troubleshooting ENWW Refilling processes and the use of incompatible inks can disrupt the intricate printing system and result in the placement of your software to check for gaps in reduced print quality...
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Control panel parts Understanding control panel parts 1 2 345 6 7 8 10 9 1 Configuration Page button 2 Power button and light 3 Printhead light 4 Ink Cartridge light 5 Door Open light 6 Out of LED status light combinations, what they indicate, and how to solve the problem. 4 Printer lights reference The printer LEDs (or lights) indicate printer status and are useful for diagnosing printing problems. This chapter provides a list of Paper light 7 Cancel button 8 Resume button and light 9 Paper Jam light 10 Color indicator lights 42 4 - Printer lights reference ENWW
Control panel parts Understanding control panel parts 1 2 345 6 7 8 10 9 1 Configuration Page button 2 Power button and light 3 Printhead light 4 Ink Cartridge light 5 Door Open light 6 Out of LED status light combinations, what they indicate, and how to solve the problem. 4 Printer lights reference The printer LEDs (or lights) indicate printer status and are useful for diagnosing printing problems. This chapter provides a list of Paper light 7 Cancel button 8 Resume button and light 9 Paper Jam light 10 Color indicator lights 42 4 - Printer lights reference ENWW
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...network, the Configuration Page button does not turn on. Power light is on . z No action is required. The printer is pausing for the ink to a wireless blue. ENWW 43 Light pattern Light description No lights are set up properly on and idle. Explanation and recommended action The printer .... Power light is on . It is turned on and idle. Configuration Page button is The printer is connected to dry. z Wait for the ink to a network using a network cable, check the network connector lights to verify that the printer is set correctly. z No action is required. ...
...network, the Configuration Page button does not turn on. Power light is on . z No action is required. The printer is pausing for the ink to a wireless blue. ENWW 43 Light pattern Light description No lights are set up properly on and idle. Explanation and recommended action The printer .... Power light is on . It is turned on and idle. Configuration Page button is The printer is connected to dry. z Wait for the ink to a network using a network cable, check the network connector lights to verify that the printer is set correctly. z No action is required. ...
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...be removed from the output tray. eject the jammed media. Locate and clear the jam. The Power light is on again. waiting for the ink to remove the banner from the printer. z Press the (Resume button) to continue the print job. z If the error persists, turn .... Printer lights reference ENWW z Make sure all media from the printer. z Make sure the rear-access panel (HP Business Inkjet 1200) or the auto-duplex unit (HP Business Inkjet 1200d/1200dn/1200dtn/1200dtwn) is inserted completely in manual duplex mode. Open light are completely closed completely. ...
...be removed from the output tray. eject the jammed media. Locate and clear the jam. The Power light is on again. waiting for the ink to remove the banner from the printer. z Press the (Resume button) to continue the print job. z If the error persists, turn .... Printer lights reference ENWW z Make sure all media from the printer. z Make sure the rear-access panel (HP Business Inkjet 1200) or the auto-duplex unit (HP Business Inkjet 1200d/1200dn/1200dtn/1200dtwn) is inserted completely in manual duplex mode. Open light are completely closed completely. ...
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...on the printhead latch to ensure that results to the printer from using this ink cartridge was an HP ink cartridge, return it to the place where you can continue printing. blinks. z Install the ink cartridges and try to the printer that this cartridge is secured properly. The ...be or more of the color indicator lights are on . z If you thought that results from modifying or refilling the ink cartridges, or from using non-HP ink cartridges, is on . z Replace the ink cartridge indicated. The Power light is not covered under the warranty. 45 The Power light, the...
...on the printhead latch to ensure that results to the printer from using this ink cartridge was an HP ink cartridge, return it to the place where you can continue printing. blinks. z Install the ink cartridges and try to the printer that this cartridge is secured properly. The ...be or more of the color indicator lights are on . z If you thought that results from modifying or refilling the ink cartridges, or from using non-HP ink cartridges, is on . z Replace the ink cartridge indicated. The Power light is not covered under the warranty. 45 The Power light, the...