HP Deskjet 1280 - Getting Started Guide
Page 3
... instructions marked on the product. 3 Unplug this product from wall outlets before cleaning. 4 Do not install or use this product near water, or when you are wet. 5 Install the product securely on the Starter CD. 8 There are U.S. Refer servicing to change without prior written...only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be damaged. 7 If the product does not operate normally, see Troubleshooting in the onscreen user's guide on a stable surface. 6 Install the product in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and ...
... instructions marked on the product. 3 Unplug this product from wall outlets before cleaning. 4 Do not install or use this product near water, or when you are wet. 5 Install the product securely on the Starter CD. 8 There are U.S. Refer servicing to change without prior written...only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be damaged. 7 If the product does not operate normally, see Troubleshooting in the onscreen user's guide on a stable surface. 6 Install the product in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and ...
HP Deskjet 1280 - User Guide
Page 4
... printer. 2 Observe all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3 Unplug this product from wall outlets before cleaning. 4 Do not install or use this product near water, or when you are no one can step on or trip over the line cord, and the line... precautions when using this product to qualified service personnel. Copyright Information © 2005 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. ENWW HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are registered trademarks of Novell Corporation. UNIX® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
... printer. 2 Observe all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3 Unplug this product from wall outlets before cleaning. 4 Do not install or use this product near water, or when you are no one can step on or trip over the line cord, and the line... precautions when using this product to qualified service personnel. Copyright Information © 2005 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. ENWW HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are registered trademarks of Novell Corporation. UNIX® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
HP Deskjet 1280 - User Guide
Page 5
...Changing print settings 2-5 Using the print cartridges 2-6 Replacing the print cartridges 2-6 Aligning the print cartridges 2-7 Cleaning the print cartridges 2-7 Installing other software 2-8 Printing from MS-DOS software programs 2-8 3 Printing and loading media Loading paper 3-1 Main paper tray 3-1 Rear manual... feed 3-2 Minimum printing margins 3-3 Printing on various paper types and sizes 3-4 Printing on transparencies 3-4 Printing on HP media 3-5 Printing on standard-sized paper 3-5 Printing on custom-sized paper 3-6 Printing on envelopes 3-6 Printing on cards ...
...Changing print settings 2-5 Using the print cartridges 2-6 Replacing the print cartridges 2-6 Aligning the print cartridges 2-7 Cleaning the print cartridges 2-7 Installing other software 2-8 Printing from MS-DOS software programs 2-8 3 Printing and loading media Loading paper 3-1 Main paper tray 3-1 Rear manual... feed 3-2 Minimum printing margins 3-3 Printing on various paper types and sizes 3-4 Printing on transparencies 3-4 Printing on HP media 3-5 Printing on standard-sized paper 3-5 Printing on custom-sized paper 3-6 Printing on envelopes 3-6 Printing on cards ...
HP Deskjet 1280 - User Guide
Page 6
... they should be 5-8 Slow printing 5-8 Printer lights blink 5-9 Network printing problem 5-10 Uninstalling the printer software 5-10 USB installation failed or nothing prints through USB 5-11 Printer does not print after switching ports 5-11 Print cartridge problem 5-12 Printing a... 5-13 Printing a diagnostic page 5-13 Cancelling a print job 5-13 6 Customer Support Toolbox 6-1 HP Instant Support 6-1 World Wide Web 6-1 HP telephone support 6-1 A Printer specifications B HP supplies and accessories C Regulatory information Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Index iv ENWW
... they should be 5-8 Slow printing 5-8 Printer lights blink 5-9 Network printing problem 5-10 Uninstalling the printer software 5-10 USB installation failed or nothing prints through USB 5-11 Printer does not print after switching ports 5-11 Print cartridge problem 5-12 Printing a... 5-13 Printing a diagnostic page 5-13 Cancelling a print job 5-13 6 Customer Support Toolbox 6-1 HP Instant Support 6-1 World Wide Web 6-1 HP telephone support 6-1 A Printer specifications B HP supplies and accessories C Regulatory information Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Index iv ENWW
HP Deskjet 1280 - User Guide
Page 9
...and in 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 language and click OK. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions. 6 Click Connected directly to your computer ...to the computer. For network printing, you can connect via an optional HP external print server. For local printing, you can connect the printer using a USB cable, select USB Cable and click Next. Software-first installation (recommended) 1 Start Windows and make sure no other Windows applications ...
...and in 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 language and click OK. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions. 6 Click Connected directly to your computer ...to the computer. For network printing, you can connect via an optional HP external print server. For local printing, you can connect the printer using a USB cable, select USB Cable and click Next. Software-first installation (recommended) 1 Start Windows and make sure no other Windows applications ...
HP Deskjet 1280 - User Guide
Page 10
... appears on the computer screen. 1 Click Next in the Found New Hardware wizard. 2 Click Search for the best driver for your printer 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, the Found New Hardware wizard will automatically launch the setup program. Upon completion of the following: • From the Printers menu, select Make ...
... appears on the computer screen. 1 Click Next in the Found New Hardware wizard. 2 Click Search for the best driver for your printer 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, the Found New Hardware wizard will automatically launch the setup program. Upon completion of the following: • From the Printers menu, select Make ...
HP Deskjet 1280 - User Guide
Page 11
...driver through network using the printer setup program You must install your HP Jetdirect print server first, then connect the printer to the network and install the printer software. 1 Connect the network cable between the HP Jetdirect print server and a network port. 2 Start ...network environment by :\setup (for client-server printing, and then click Next. 9 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. The CD menu runs automatically. Installing the printer driver through network using Add Printer 1 Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers (Windows NT...
...driver through network using the printer setup program You must install your HP Jetdirect print server first, then connect the printer to the network and install the printer software. 1 Connect the network cable between the HP Jetdirect print server and a network port. 2 Start ...network environment by :\setup (for client-server printing, and then click Next. 9 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. The CD menu runs automatically. Installing the printer driver through network using Add Printer 1 Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers (Windows NT...
HP Deskjet 1280 - User Guide
Page 12
Connecting to a print server You must install your HP Jetdirect print server first, then connect the printer to the network and install the printer software. 1 Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers (Windows NT 4.0, 98, Me, and 2000) or Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). ... model. • Click Next and locate the printer in the Shared printers list. 6 Click Next and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. For Macintosh: To change the current print settings, access the Print dialog box of the application you are using (typically done by clicking the ...
Connecting to a print server You must install your HP Jetdirect print server first, then connect the printer to the network and install the printer software. 1 Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers (Windows NT 4.0, 98, Me, and 2000) or Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). ... model. • Click Next and locate the printer in the Shared printers list. 6 Click Next and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. For Macintosh: To change the current print settings, access the Print dialog box of the application you are using (typically done by clicking the ...
HP Deskjet 1280 - User Guide
Page 15
... printer features through application-specific DOS printer drivers; ENWW 2-8 Allows you must have access to configure print settings in the HP Deskjet Control Panel for DOS - Printing from MS-DOS software programs When printing from MS-DOS®, you should wipe the contacts... contacts, you can be downloaded from DOS applications. Visit http://www.hp.com/support/dj1280 to install a printer driver. See also "Printing from within your DOS application's printer driver. Installing other software HP Deskjet Control Panel for DOS and from MS-DOS software programs". 2 Clean...
... printer features through application-specific DOS printer drivers; ENWW 2-8 Allows you must have access to configure print settings in the HP Deskjet Control Panel for DOS - Printing from MS-DOS software programs When printing from MS-DOS®, you should wipe the contacts... contacts, you can be downloaded from DOS applications. Visit http://www.hp.com/support/dj1280 to install a printer driver. See also "Printing from within your DOS application's printer driver. Installing other software HP Deskjet Control Panel for DOS and from MS-DOS software programs". 2 Clean...
HP Deskjet 1280 - User Guide
Page 27
..., which Toolbox messages to online troubleshooting through HP Instant Support, as well as information about the error status. After installing your printer usage, using the printer, troubleshooting, and contacting HP. Access the HP Instant Support website for each cartridge in 10...iniformation about your printer software, you want to perform this operation. It lists printers that need to Programs, HP Deskjet 1280, and then clicking HP Deskjet 1280 Toolbox. Purchase printing supplies, such as model, firmware version, and service ID. Information tab ENWW The ...
..., which Toolbox messages to online troubleshooting through HP Instant Support, as well as information about the error status. After installing your printer usage, using the printer, troubleshooting, and contacting HP. Access the HP Instant Support website for each cartridge in 10...iniformation about your printer software, you want to perform this operation. It lists printers that need to Programs, HP Deskjet 1280, and then clicking HP Deskjet 1280 Toolbox. Purchase printing supplies, such as model, firmware version, and service ID. Information tab ENWW The ...
HP Deskjet 1280 - User Guide
Page 29
... following items: Print analysis, such as the serial number, error conditions, and status, is a service that you enable myPrintMileage to HP. HP respects your privacy and manages this data as Microsoft Excel spreadsheet files; To use myPrintMileage, you must register for Netscape) from the...To view all of the data that is sent to help you can see the following : Toolbox (Windows) installed Internet connection Device connected HP recommends that HP provides to HP, select Source (for Internet Explorer) or Page Source (for the service through the myPrintMileage site. On the ...
... following items: Print analysis, such as the serial number, error conditions, and status, is a service that you enable myPrintMileage to HP. HP respects your privacy and manages this data as Microsoft Excel spreadsheet files; To use myPrintMileage, you must register for Netscape) from the...To view all of the data that is sent to help you can see the following : Toolbox (Windows) installed Internet connection Device connected HP recommends that HP provides to HP, select Source (for Internet Explorer) or Page Source (for the service through the myPrintMileage site. On the ...
HP Deskjet 1280 - User Guide
Page 30
... button... You can purchase printing supplies. 3 Follow the instructions on the desktop. 2 Select Applications, and then Utilities. 3 Select HP Printer Selector. 4-4 ENWW There are three requirements to select and order printing supplies. To order directly through the Toolbox The Toolbox lets... you maintain and test your computer. Click this feature: The Toolbox must be installed on your printer. Align Print Cartridges Clean Print Cartridges Print a Demo Page To... See "Cleaning the print cartridges" for more...
... button... You can purchase printing supplies. 3 Follow the instructions on the desktop. 2 Select Applications, and then Utilities. 3 Select HP Printer Selector. 4-4 ENWW There are three requirements to select and order printing supplies. To order directly through the Toolbox The Toolbox lets... you maintain and test your computer. Click this feature: The Toolbox must be installed on your printer. Align Print Cartridges Clean Print Cartridges Print a Demo Page To... See "Cleaning the print cartridges" for more...
HP Deskjet 1280 - User Guide
Page 32
... printer, is tightly pushed into the slot and that Pause Printing is not selected in the printer" for more information). Make sure your HP deskjet printer is selected as paper jams and poor print quality. Complex documents containing many fonts, graphics, and/or color photos take longer to...Printer is processing information. Check the cables. Check the rear panel knob. The Print Cartridge light flashes if the print cartridges are properly installed and that the printer is turned on the front panel of the printer is connected firmly to the printer and to print a diagnostic page...
... printer, is tightly pushed into the slot and that Pause Printing is not selected in the printer" for more information). Make sure your HP deskjet printer is selected as paper jams and poor print quality. Complex documents containing many fonts, graphics, and/or color photos take longer to...Printer is processing information. Check the cables. Check the rear panel knob. The Print Cartridge light flashes if the print cartridges are properly installed and that the printer is turned on the front panel of the printer is connected firmly to the printer and to print a diagnostic page...
HP Deskjet 1280 - User Guide
Page 33
...diagnostic page" for information on recommended media. Click the General tab, and then click Print Test Page. If that you have selected during installation when prompted to get more information. Ensure that does not help for additional troubleshooting information. Try printing a test page. If the test... selected and that your printer is loaded correctly. If none of the file, try printing another file using the software. If your HP printer. Uninstall the printer software and run the setup program again. See "Loading paper" for known software conflicts. Check the readme ...
...diagnostic page" for information on recommended media. Click the General tab, and then click Print Test Page. If that you have selected during installation when prompted to get more information. Ensure that does not help for additional troubleshooting information. Try printing a test page. If the test... selected and that your printer is loaded correctly. If none of the file, try printing another file using the software. If your HP printer. Uninstall the printer software and run the setup program again. See "Loading paper" for known software conflicts. Check the readme ...
HP Deskjet 1280 - User Guide
Page 39
...more colors of gray, the Print in your printer, check the following: Use an IEEE-1284 parallel cable to Programs, HP Deskjet 1280, and then click HP Deskjet 1280 Toolbox. Slow printing To enhance the performance of additional free hard disk space in Grayscale check box is recommended that comes... MB of your system. Colored paper might be selected in Grayscale check box on plain white paper. A print cartridge might have installed it is probably selected in the printout. See "Cleaning the print cartridges" for instructions. Colors are different than they are not ...
...more colors of gray, the Print in your printer, check the following: Use an IEEE-1284 parallel cable to Programs, HP Deskjet 1280, and then click HP Deskjet 1280 Toolbox. Slow printing To enhance the performance of additional free hard disk space in Grayscale check box is recommended that comes... MB of your system. Colored paper might be selected in Grayscale check box on plain white paper. A print cartridge might have installed it is probably selected in the printout. See "Cleaning the print cartridges" for instructions. Colors are different than they are not ...
HP Deskjet 1280 - User Guide
Page 40
...See "Replacing the print cartridges" for your printer model. See "Paper is likely caused by a failure in the printer." ENWW For print cartridge installation instructions, see "Customer Support"). All lights blink 5-9 Turn the printer off the power supply. Power light on and Resume light blinks Power light on...completely cut off , then on Low or out of paper The paper needs to be blocked. There is being cancelled. Contact the HP Customer Support Center (see "Replacing the print cartridges." This is out of ink Replace any packing materials from the printer. When you see...
...See "Replacing the print cartridges" for your printer model. See "Paper is likely caused by a failure in the printer." ENWW For print cartridge installation instructions, see "Customer Support"). All lights blink 5-9 Turn the printer off the power supply. Power light on and Resume light blinks Power light on...completely cut off , then on Low or out of paper The paper needs to be blocked. There is being cancelled. Contact the HP Customer Support Center (see "Replacing the print cartridges." This is out of ink Replace any packing materials from the printer. When you see...
HP Deskjet 1280 - User Guide
Page 41
...CD. Make sure the network cable and the printer cable connections are installed properly (see "Replacing the print cartridges") and that is running . 2 Open Control Panel. 3 Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 4 Select HP Deskjet 1280. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the removal of the printer ... under the printer's top cover for help (see "Loading paper"). See "Paper is available. If the document was not successfully installed, or the Uninstaller could not be configured correctly. Before calling, record your serial number and printer model, along with any information ...
...CD. Make sure the network cable and the printer cable connections are installed properly (see "Replacing the print cartridges") and that is running . 2 Open Control Panel. 3 Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 4 Select HP Deskjet 1280. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the removal of the printer ... under the printer's top cover for help (see "Loading paper"). See "Paper is available. If the document was not successfully installed, or the Uninstaller could not be configured correctly. Before calling, record your serial number and printer model, along with any information ...
HP Deskjet 1280 - User Guide
Page 42
... that your CD-ROM drive and double-click the CD icon on the desktop. 3 Double-click the installer icon and follow the onscreen instructions. 4 When the Main Installation dialog box appears, select Uninstall from the drop-down list located in the upper-left part of connection ... seconds, and then turn on again. Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. USB installation failed or nothing prints through USB If the installation failed, uninstall the driver and retry the installation. Check that your computer when you are trying to the printer simultaneously. If the test page...
... that your CD-ROM drive and double-click the CD icon on the desktop. 3 Double-click the installer icon and follow the onscreen instructions. 4 When the Main Installation dialog box appears, select Uninstall from the drop-down list located in the upper-left part of connection ... seconds, and then turn on again. Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. USB installation failed or nothing prints through USB If the installation failed, uninstall the driver and retry the installation. Check that your computer when you are trying to the printer simultaneously. If the test page...
HP Deskjet 1280 - User Guide
Page 43
...print cartridge is running low on ink. The print cartridge is either: 1 missing 2 improperly installed the wrong print cartridge for the printer 3 defective Insert print cartridge if there is an HP 51645 Series cartridge. 4 If the problem persists, replace the cartridge. Consider replacing the color cartridge... the back of the printer. Reinsert print cartridge if there is running low on ink. Consider replacing the black cartridge with an HP C6578 Series cartridge. If the Print Cartridge Status light flashes, open the printer's access cover, the yellow arrow on the print ...
...print cartridge is running low on ink. The print cartridge is either: 1 missing 2 improperly installed the wrong print cartridge for the printer 3 defective Insert print cartridge if there is an HP 51645 Series cartridge. 4 If the problem persists, replace the cartridge. Consider replacing the color cartridge... the back of the printer. Reinsert print cartridge if there is running low on ink. Consider replacing the black cartridge with an HP C6578 Series cartridge. If the Print Cartridge Status light flashes, open the printer's access cover, the yellow arrow on the print ...
HP Deskjet 1280 - User Guide
Page 45
... Support is a web-based tool that came in the box with your printer. always access it from the HP Customer Care Center. HP telephone support ENWW During the warranty period, you installed the printer driver through Setup.exe. If the printer does not print, have the following information ready: a model ... Support web pages are using one of the printer) such as C8136A and SG1881119P b printer model such as HP Deskjet 1280, HP Business Inkjet 2600 2 Check the operating system you better, have the following information ready before calling: 1 Print the printer diagnostic page (see the ...
... Support is a web-based tool that came in the box with your printer. always access it from the HP Customer Care Center. HP telephone support ENWW During the warranty period, you installed the printer driver through Setup.exe. If the printer does not print, have the following information ready: a model ... Support web pages are using one of the printer) such as C8136A and SG1881119P b printer model such as HP Deskjet 1280, HP Business Inkjet 2600 2 Check the operating system you better, have the following information ready before calling: 1 Print the printer diagnostic page (see the ...