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...screen and the printer icon is created in step 7. ENWW 2-2 It is detected. Connect only the cable you can connect via an optional HP external print server. Software-first installation (recommended) 1 Start Windows and make sure no other Windows applications are running Windows 98, Windows Me, ...the command line box type the letter of your computer's CD-ROM drive followed by :\setup (for example, type D:\setup). 3 Click Install Printer Driver from the CD menu. 4 Choose your computer using default settings. 8 Click Next and follow the onscreen instructions. 9 Connect the USB cable or ...
...screen and the printer icon is created in step 7. ENWW 2-2 It is detected. Connect only the cable you can connect via an optional HP external print server. Software-first installation (recommended) 1 Start Windows and make sure no other Windows applications are running Windows 98, Windows Me, ...the command line box type the letter of your computer's CD-ROM drive followed by :\setup (for example, type D:\setup). 3 Click Install Printer Driver from the CD menu. 4 Choose your computer using default settings. 8 Click Next and follow the onscreen instructions. 9 Connect the USB cable or ...
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.... 7 Click Next, and then click Finish. Follow these steps to set the printer as the Toolbox. This gives you the option to install non-driver components such as the computer's default printer: 1 Open the Print Center. 2 Click the printer. 3 Do one of the hardware-first installation process,...software, the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the computer screen. 1 Click Next in the Found New Hardware wizard. 2 Click Search for the best driver for your device (recommended), and then click Next. 3 Insert the Starter CD into your printer to indicate that it is the default printer. 2-3...
.... 7 Click Next, and then click Finish. Follow these steps to set the printer as the Toolbox. This gives you the option to install non-driver components such as the computer's default printer: 1 Open the Print Center. 2 Click the printer. 3 Do one of the hardware-first installation process,...software, the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the computer screen. 1 Click Next in the Found New Hardware wizard. 2 Click Search for the best driver for your device (recommended), and then click Next. 3 Insert the Starter CD into your printer to indicate that it is the default printer. 2-3...
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...in the command line box type the letter of your HP Jetdirect hardware and software installation guides. For Windows Installing the printer driver through network using the printer setup program You must install your HP Jetdirect print server first, then connect the printer to ...complete the installation. The CD menu runs automatically. Installing the printer driver through network using Add Printer 1...
...in the command line box type the letter of your HP Jetdirect hardware and software installation guides. For Windows Installing the printer driver through network using the printer setup program You must install your HP Jetdirect print server first, then connect the printer to ...complete the installation. The CD menu runs automatically. Installing the printer driver through network using Add Printer 1...
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... the print cartridges and cartridge cradles: 1 Remove the print cartridge from the Services tab in the printer driver. You can align them manually. 1 Open the Toolbox: Click Start, point to Programs, HP Deskjet 1280, and then click HP Deskjet 1280 Toolbox. 2 Click the Printer Services tab. 3 Click Align Print Cartridges. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to clean the...
... the print cartridges and cartridge cradles: 1 Remove the print cartridge from the Services tab in the printer driver. You can align them manually. 1 Open the Toolbox: Click Start, point to Programs, HP Deskjet 1280, and then click HP Deskjet 1280 Toolbox. 2 Click the Printer Services tab. 3 Click Align Print Cartridges. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to clean the...
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...DOS®, you should wipe the contacts only once. however, some software manufacturers do not develop printer drivers for DOS - Linux driver - HP Deskjet Control Panel for printing from MS-DOS software programs". You have administrator privileges to specify the default ...nozzles on the print cartridge with a dry, lint-free cloth. Installing other software HP Deskjet Control Panel for their DOS applications. Use HP Deskjet Control Panel for DOS to install a printer driver. See also "Printing from DOS applications. ENWW 2-8 2 Clean the electrical contacts ...
...DOS®, you should wipe the contacts only once. however, some software manufacturers do not develop printer drivers for DOS - Linux driver - HP Deskjet Control Panel for printing from MS-DOS software programs". You have administrator privileges to specify the default ...nozzles on the print cartridge with a dry, lint-free cloth. Installing other software HP Deskjet Control Panel for their DOS applications. Use HP Deskjet Control Panel for DOS to install a printer driver. See also "Printing from DOS applications. ENWW 2-8 2 Clean the electrical contacts ...
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... length adjusters in until they stop at the edges of the paper. 4 In the printer driver, change the print settings to match the paper size, type, source, and orientation, and then click ...OK. (For instructions on accessing the printer driver, see "Changing print settings.") 2 Change any other print settings if necessary and click OK. 3 ...mm (0.75 in.) or 150 sheets, print-side down list. (For instructions on accessing the printer driver, see "Changing print settings.") Rear manual feed The rear manual feed is designed to start printing. ...
... length adjusters in until they stop at the edges of the paper. 4 In the printer driver, change the print settings to match the paper size, type, source, and orientation, and then click ...OK. (For instructions on accessing the printer driver, see "Changing print settings.") 2 Change any other print settings if necessary and click OK. 3 ...mm (0.75 in.) or 150 sheets, print-side down list. (For instructions on accessing the printer driver, see "Changing print settings.") Rear manual feed The rear manual feed is designed to start printing. ...
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.... Allowing wet media to print transparencies. ENWW 3-4 To print on accessing the printer driver, see "Changing print settings"): • In the Type is drop-down list, select the appropriate transparency media (such as HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film). • In the Size is drop-down list, select ...stops. 2 Slide the paper width and length adjusters in until they stop at the edges of the transparencies. 3 For Windows: In the printer driver, click the Paper/Quality tab and do the following (for part numbers and ordering information. For Macintosh: • Select the size of your...
.... Allowing wet media to print transparencies. ENWW 3-4 To print on accessing the printer driver, see "Changing print settings"): • In the Type is drop-down list, select the appropriate transparency media (such as HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film). • In the Size is drop-down list, select ...stops. 2 Slide the paper width and length adjusters in until they stop at the edges of the transparencies. 3 For Windows: In the printer driver, click the Paper/Quality tab and do the following (for part numbers and ordering information. For Macintosh: • Select the size of your...
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...override print settings. Printing on standard-sized paper To print on accessing the printer driver, see "Changing print settings"): • In the Type is drop-down list, select the appropriate HP media (such as HP Premium Inkjet Paper). • In the Size is drop-down list, select... Paper/Quality tab and do the following (for instructions on HP media Use HP media for part numbers and ordering information. Printing on accessing the printer driver, see "Changing print settings.") 4 Print your document. See "HP supplies and accessories" for optimum print quality. These media types...
...override print settings. Printing on standard-sized paper To print on accessing the printer driver, see "Changing print settings"): • In the Type is drop-down list, select the appropriate HP media (such as HP Premium Inkjet Paper). • In the Size is drop-down list, select... Paper/Quality tab and do the following (for instructions on HP media Use HP media for part numbers and ordering information. Printing on accessing the printer driver, see "Changing print settings.") 4 Print your document. See "HP supplies and accessories" for optimum print quality. These media types...
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... necessary and click OK. 6 Run the application and print your application, open the printer driver to set the desired custom paper size. (For instructions on accessing the printer driver, see "Changing print settings.") 4 For Windows: In the printer driver, click the Paper/Quality tab and do the following: • Click the Custom button...
... necessary and click OK. 6 Run the application and print your application, open the printer driver to set the desired custom paper size. (For instructions on accessing the printer driver, see "Changing print settings.") 4 For Windows: In the printer driver, click the Paper/Quality tab and do the following: • Click the Custom button...
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Printing on cards To print on accessing the printer driver, see "Changing print settings"): • In the Size is drop-down along the right side of the main paper tray, until it stops. 2 From the ... guide. 3 Slide the postcard guide and the paper width adjuster in until they stop at the edges of the envelopes. 4 For Windows: In the printer driver, click the Paper/Quality tab and do the following (for instructions on cards: 1 Insert a stack of cards, up to 19 mm (0.75 in.) in thickness...
Printing on cards To print on accessing the printer driver, see "Changing print settings"): • In the Size is drop-down along the right side of the main paper tray, until it stops. 2 From the ... guide. 3 Slide the postcard guide and the paper width adjuster in until they stop at the edges of the envelopes. 4 For Windows: In the printer driver, click the Paper/Quality tab and do the following (for instructions on cards: 1 Insert a stack of cards, up to 19 mm (0.75 in.) in thickness...
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... the Paper/Quality tab and do the following (for instructions on accessing the printer driver, see "Changing print settings"): • In the Type is drop-down list, select the paper type you are using (such as HP Premium Plus Photo Paper). • In the Size is drop-down list, select... cards. For the best results when printing photographs and images, choose Best mode and select an HP photo paper in .) like cardstock and photo paper without bending or warping. 4 For Windows: In the printer driver, click the Paper/Quality tab and do the following (for instructions on accessing the printer...
... the Paper/Quality tab and do the following (for instructions on accessing the printer driver, see "Changing print settings"): • In the Type is drop-down list, select the paper type you are using (such as HP Premium Plus Photo Paper). • In the Size is drop-down list, select... cards. For the best results when printing photographs and images, choose Best mode and select an HP photo paper in .) like cardstock and photo paper without bending or warping. 4 For Windows: In the printer driver, click the Paper/Quality tab and do the following (for instructions on accessing the printer...
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..., do not print on both sides of lanbels or transparencies; In this mode, printing will take longer because more memory is required in the printer driver. 1 Load the appropriate paper, print-side down along the right side of the main paper tray, until they stop at the back of the ... OK. 8 Print your document. 4 Insert paper into the printer. 10 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the two-sided printing. 3-9 ENWW For instructions on HP Premium Photo Papers and 1200 x 1200 input dpi. Printing on both sides of pages that are using (such as it prints and set it into...
..., do not print on both sides of lanbels or transparencies; In this mode, printing will take longer because more memory is required in the printer driver. 1 Load the appropriate paper, print-side down along the right side of the main paper tray, until they stop at the back of the ... OK. 8 Print your document. 4 Insert paper into the printer. 10 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the two-sided printing. 3-9 ENWW For instructions on HP Premium Photo Papers and 1200 x 1200 input dpi. Printing on both sides of pages that are using (such as it prints and set it into...
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... (5 x 5) for annotations with the Page Order is (Windows only) Produce booklets without worrying about pagination. The enlarged document can make use these features, see the driver online help. On the Basics tab, select the Mirror Image check box. Print in Sepia and Print in Grayscale (Windows only) Print images in a brownish... Sides on the left or the right side by the top, also select the Flip Pages Up check box. On the Paper/ Quality tab, select HP Banner Paper from 25 to bind the printouts by selecting the left or the right edge binding. You can arrange the order of Normal Size...
... (5 x 5) for annotations with the Page Order is (Windows only) Produce booklets without worrying about pagination. The enlarged document can make use these features, see the driver online help. On the Basics tab, select the Mirror Image check box. Print in Sepia and Print in Grayscale (Windows only) Print images in a brownish... Sides on the left or the right side by the top, also select the Flip Pages Up check box. On the Paper/ Quality tab, select HP Banner Paper from 25 to bind the printouts by selecting the left or the right edge binding. You can arrange the order of Normal Size...
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... Knowledge database Use the HP knowledge database to quickly find answers to diagnose, HP Instant Support can help from an HP support expert over the Web at any time. HP Instant Support HP Instant Support is a firmware or driver update, a message appears on the HP Instant Support homepage. Managing... specific to your device: Easy access to troubleshooting tips Provides tips that are automatically forwarded to HP (upon your approval) so that you have the latest device driver available and gaining access to describe the problem again. To see a list of configured devices appears...
... Knowledge database Use the HP knowledge database to quickly find answers to diagnose, HP Instant Support can help from an HP support expert over the Web at any time. HP Instant Support HP Instant Support is a firmware or driver update, a message appears on the HP Instant Support homepage. Managing... specific to your device: Easy access to troubleshooting tips Provides tips that are automatically forwarded to HP (upon your approval) so that you have the latest device driver available and gaining access to describe the problem again. To see a list of configured devices appears...
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... front manual feed tray or main paper tray. Use only HP Inkjet Transparency Films listed under "HP supplies and accessories." Check the type of incompatible inks might disrupt the intricate printing system, potentially resulting in the printer driver. If the lines are broken, your print cartridge with ... are not suitable for use with your HP printer. Some paper types are not suitable for use with your HP printer. Colors are bleeding into each other special paper types, select the corresponding paper type in the printer driver. Poor print quality Open the top cover...
... front manual feed tray or main paper tray. Use only HP Inkjet Transparency Films listed under "HP supplies and accessories." Check the type of incompatible inks might disrupt the intricate printing system, potentially resulting in the printer driver. If the lines are broken, your print cartridge with ... are not suitable for use with your HP printer. Some paper types are not suitable for use with your HP printer. Colors are bleeding into each other special paper types, select the corresponding paper type in the printer driver. Poor print quality Open the top cover...
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...is jagged at the edges (not smooth) Check the type of ink, you can be low or out of dry time in the printer driver. Some types of vivid color documents. For information on recommended media, see "Printing and loading media." Replace any low or empty print cartridges,... the paper type. Text is especially true for instructions. Paper that is heavily textured or does not accept ink well can ensure that use HP Premium Paper designed for the TrueType icon. For information on recommended media, see "Printing and loading media." 5-5 ENWW When printing documents that ...
...is jagged at the edges (not smooth) Check the type of ink, you can be low or out of dry time in the printer driver. Some types of vivid color documents. For information on recommended media, see "Printing and loading media." Replace any low or empty print cartridges,... the paper type. Text is especially true for instructions. Paper that is heavily textured or does not accept ink well can ensure that use HP Premium Paper designed for the TrueType icon. For information on recommended media, see "Printing and loading media." 5-5 ENWW When printing documents that ...
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... CD for the document you are printing. Make sure the correct printer is loaded correctly. The page orientation selected might be selected in the printer driver. Or, the size of your software program manual or call the software manufacturer to print will fit on the Starter CD for this problem. Make...
... CD for the document you are printing. Make sure the correct printer is loaded correctly. The page orientation selected might be selected in the printer driver. Or, the size of your software program manual or call the software manufacturer to print will fit on the Starter CD for this problem. Make...
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...make sure your printer. This happens occasionally. Do not share the port with port-sharing devices. do not exceed the printable area of your HP printer is selected as the current or default printer. See if the font that there are using. Check to make sure the paper width.... The system might not match the fonts currently available in the main paper tray. For example, in a paint program place the words in the printer driver. See "Minimum printing margins" for this problem. 5-7 ENWW If none of paper loaded in your document. Otherwise, check your computer. Make sure the...
...make sure your printer. This happens occasionally. Do not share the port with port-sharing devices. do not exceed the printable area of your HP printer is selected as the current or default printer. See if the font that there are using. Check to make sure the paper width.... The system might not match the fonts currently available in the main paper tray. For example, in a paint program place the words in the printer driver. See "Minimum printing margins" for this problem. 5-7 ENWW If none of paper loaded in your document. Otherwise, check your computer. Make sure the...
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... are printing graphics-intensive or photographic image files, make sure the color sliders are centered. Colored paper might be selected in the printer driver. For more information, see "Printer lights blink" and "Print cartridge problem" for example, when green prints as blue or yellow), ... Grayscale check box on the Color tab. • If the hue or tone of ink. Check the printer LEDs to Programs, HP Deskjet 1280, and then click HP Deskjet 1280 Toolbox. ENWW 5-8 To check the ink levels of your computer for minimum system requirements. • There might have enough (more...
... are printing graphics-intensive or photographic image files, make sure the color sliders are centered. Colored paper might be selected in the printer driver. For more information, see "Printer lights blink" and "Print cartridge problem" for example, when green prints as blue or yellow), ... Grayscale check box on the Color tab. • If the hue or tone of ink. Check the printer LEDs to Programs, HP Deskjet 1280, and then click HP Deskjet 1280 Toolbox. ENWW 5-8 To check the ink levels of your computer for minimum system requirements. • There might have enough (more...
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... tab (Windows NT 4.0, 2000, and XP) and check the port setting. USB installation failed or nothing prints through USB If the installation failed, uninstall the driver and retry the installation. If the test page prints, make sure the application you switch ports. If it detects the printer. For Macintosh: 1 Restart the...
... tab (Windows NT 4.0, 2000, and XP) and check the port setting. USB installation failed or nothing prints through USB If the installation failed, uninstall the driver and retry the installation. If the test page prints, make sure the application you switch ports. If it detects the printer. For Macintosh: 1 Restart the...