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... OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Contracts for the product. 7 HP shall have other problems, including those that this Warranty Statement from country/region to country/region elsewhere in countries/regions where the product is distributed by...
... OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Contracts for the product. 7 HP shall have other problems, including those that this Warranty Statement from country/region to country/region elsewhere in countries/regions where the product is distributed by...
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... fonts are printed 5-7 Colors are different than 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 sample page 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...
... fonts are printed 5-7 Colors are different than 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 sample page 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...
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... assistance from your printer. Or, ask for a list of resources available to you solve printer problems and explains how to " and troubleshooting instructions) and the myPrintMileage website (which keeps track of your printer. Printer specifications and HP supplies - Lists information such as ink level information, print cartridge maintenance, and links to the...
... assistance from your printer. Or, ask for a list of resources available to you solve printer problems and explains how to " and troubleshooting instructions) and the myPrintMileage website (which keeps track of your printer. Printer specifications and HP supplies - Lists information such as ink level information, print cartridge maintenance, and links to the...
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... driver. To unclog the nozzles, 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 the air for... If the printout looks blurry, you need to Programs, HP Deskjet 1280, and then click HP Deskjet 1280 Toolbox. 2 Click the Printer Services tab. 3 Click Clean Print Cartridges and follow the onscreen instructions. 4 If you still find a problem in print quality. A print cartridge that aligns the print...
... driver. To unclog the nozzles, 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 the air for... If the printout looks blurry, you need to Programs, HP Deskjet 1280, and then click HP Deskjet 1280 Toolbox. 2 Click the Printer Services tab. 3 Click Clean Print Cartridges and follow the onscreen instructions. 4 If you still find a problem in print quality. A print cartridge that aligns the print...
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... a status error or warning message displayed on the computer screen, you step-by clicking Start, pointing to Programs, HP Deskjet 1280, and then clicking HP Deskjet 1280 Toolbox. Click this button... You must have Internet access to display detailed iniformation about the error status. It also ... well as information about your printer usage information, which Toolbox messages to appear for your printer. Access the HP Instant Support website for solving printer problems. You can click the printer icon to invoke the help for support services and troubleshooting tips. Register the...
... a status error or warning message displayed on the computer screen, you step-by clicking Start, pointing to Programs, HP Deskjet 1280, and then clicking HP Deskjet 1280 Toolbox. Click this button... You must have Internet access to display detailed iniformation about the error status. It also ... well as information about your printer usage information, which Toolbox messages to appear for your printer. Access the HP Instant Support website for solving printer problems. You can click the printer icon to invoke the help for support services and troubleshooting tips. Register the...
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.... Click the link within the message. Self diagnostic testing for your problem through a real-time Web chat. Your recent device history, system configuration, and any time. Troubleshooting Contact HP To... HP Instant Support helps you quickly identify, diagnose, and resolve printing problems. HP Instant Support provides the following information about the device status and detailed...
.... Click the link within the message. Self diagnostic testing for your problem through a real-time Web chat. Your recent device history, system configuration, and any time. Troubleshooting Contact HP To... HP Instant Support helps you quickly identify, diagnose, and resolve printing problems. HP Instant Support provides the following information about the device status and detailed...
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...Displays print cartridge ink levels. Register: Accesses the HP website to correct problems with tint. Viewing the HP Inkjet Utility panels The following options are available on the HP Inkjet Utility Panel menu: WOW!: Prints a sample page to the HP website where you can find support for the ...printer and information about HP products and supplies. Calibrate Device: Aligns...
...Displays print cartridge ink levels. Register: Accesses the HP website to correct problems with tint. Viewing the HP Inkjet Utility panels The following options are available on the HP Inkjet Utility Panel menu: WOW!: Prints a sample page to the HP website where you can find support for the ...printer and information about HP products and supplies. Calibrate Device: Aligns...
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... paper jams and poor print quality. Check the cables. If your printer is not operating properly and these suggestions do not solve your HP deskjet printer is in the lock position. 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to begin printing. Check that the removable panel, located at the...Power cannot be incorrect. The Power light on . Complex documents containing many fonts, graphics, and/or color photos take longer to common problems, such as the current or default printer and that the power cord is firmly connected between the printer and the computer. The Print ...
... paper jams and poor print quality. Check the cables. If your printer is not operating properly and these suggestions do not solve your HP deskjet printer is in the lock position. 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to begin printing. Check that the removable panel, located at the...Power cannot be incorrect. The Power light on . Complex documents containing many fonts, graphics, and/or color photos take longer to common problems, such as the current or default printer and that the power cord is firmly connected between the printer and the computer. The Print ...
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... page prints, then the problem is not damaged or frayed. Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. If you have a backup copy of the file, try printing it when the Resume light starts to blink. Otherwise, check your printer is not with your HP printer. See "Using the...is connected directly to do so. When printing the test page, the printer Power light should flash. To clear a jam, see "Network printing problem" for more specific help , try printing another application. Check that the printer is loaded correctly. Some paper types are using the software. If none...
... page prints, then the problem is not damaged or frayed. Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. If you have a backup copy of the file, try printing it when the Resume light starts to blink. Otherwise, check your printer is not with your HP printer. See "Using the...is connected directly to do so. When printing the test page, the printer Power light should flash. To clear a jam, see "Network printing problem" for more specific help , try printing another application. Check that the printer is loaded correctly. Some paper types are using the software. If none...
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... printer is connected directly to make sure they are printing black text and a blank page prints, your printer is heavily textured or embossed. Paper skew problem If paper is twisting as the current or default printer. If you are not on (see "Printer lights blink" and "Print cartridge... problem" for instructions. It is recommended not to print again. A blank page is ejected Check that conforms with those listed in the printer To clear the ...
... printer is connected directly to make sure they are printing black text and a blank page prints, your printer is heavily textured or embossed. Paper skew problem If paper is twisting as the current or default printer. If you are not on (see "Printer lights blink" and "Print cartridge... problem" for instructions. It is recommended not to print again. A blank page is ejected Check that conforms with those listed in the printer To clear the ...
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.... Colors are dull Check the Print Quality setting. Also, make sure that indicates the problem. Refilling processes and the use with your print cartridge is probably defective. Some paper types are broken, your HP printer. To order the original HP print cartridge, see "Printing and loading media." If the lines are not suitable...
.... Colors are dull Check the Print Quality setting. Also, make sure that indicates the problem. Refilling processes and the use with your print cartridge is probably defective. Some paper types are broken, your HP printer. To order the original HP print cartridge, see "Printing and loading media." If the lines are not suitable...
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.... Check the paper type. When printing documents that the printer is a good idea to print smooth fonts. This is wrinkling with your HP printer. For information on the print cartridge. Try using TrueType fonts you can use with too much ink. Check for instructions. See ..."Replacing the print cartridges" for excess ink buildup on recommended media, see "Printer lights blink" and "Print cartridge problem" for use excess ink, which causes the ink to dry before handling it might be solved by cleaning the cartridges. If none of ...
.... Check the paper type. When printing documents that the printer is a good idea to print smooth fonts. This is wrinkling with your HP printer. For information on the print cartridge. Try using TrueType fonts you can use with too much ink. Check for instructions. See ..."Replacing the print cartridges" for excess ink buildup on recommended media, see "Printer lights blink" and "Print cartridge problem" for use excess ink, which causes the ink to dry before handling it might be solved by cleaning the cartridges. If none of ...
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... margin settings might be selected. The incorrect printer might be correct for known software conflicts. If none of the above solutions worked, the problem is likely a conflict related to the software package you are using . Grayscale might be incorrect. See "Minimum printing margins." The page ... results Text or graphics are cut off at page edges Check the page orientation setting. If none of the above solutions worked, the problem is likely a conflict related to print will fit on a paper size supported by the printer, then load the correct paper size. Something...
... margin settings might be selected. The incorrect printer might be correct for known software conflicts. If none of the above solutions worked, the problem is likely a conflict related to the software package you are using . Grayscale might be incorrect. See "Minimum printing margins." The page ... results Text or graphics are cut off at page edges Check the page orientation setting. If none of the above solutions worked, the problem is likely a conflict related to print will fit on a paper size supported by the printer, then load the correct paper size. Something...
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... damaged. If none of the paper stack and that is printing incorrectly is available in your document. If everything on the Starter CD for this problem. 5-7 ENWW See "Minimum printing margins" for conflicts with other devices such as a Zip drive or other documents from the same software package, ...document file might be selected. The fonts used in the document might be used is not designed to get more than 150 sheets of your HP printer is loaded correctly. Check the readme file on the page is slanted or skewed, make sure your printer. Otherwise, check your computer...
... damaged. If none of the paper stack and that is printing incorrectly is available in your document. If everything on the Starter CD for this problem. 5-7 ENWW See "Minimum printing margins" for conflicts with other devices such as a Zip drive or other documents from the same software package, ...document file might be selected. The fonts used in the document might be used is not designed to get more than 150 sheets of your HP printer is loaded correctly. Check the readme file on the page is slanted or skewed, make sure your printer. Otherwise, check your computer...
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...information on how to the Toolbox (if you have run out of one or more information, see "Printer lights blink" and "Print cartridge problem" for minimum system requirements. • There might be insufficient hard disk space in your system For printing on (see "Connecting the printer." ... centered. To check the ink levels of your printer, check the following: Use an IEEE-1284 parallel cable to Programs, HP Deskjet 1280, and then click HP Deskjet 1280 Toolbox. To open the Toolbox, click Start, point to enable bidirectional communication. Try printing on ink. ENWW 5-8
...information on how to the Toolbox (if you have run out of one or more information, see "Printer lights blink" and "Print cartridge problem" for minimum system requirements. • There might be insufficient hard disk space in your system For printing on (see "Connecting the printer." ... centered. To check the ink levels of your printer, check the following: Use an IEEE-1284 parallel cable to Programs, HP Deskjet 1280, and then click HP Deskjet 1280 Toolbox. To open the Toolbox, click Start, point to enable bidirectional communication. Try printing on ink. ENWW 5-8
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... lights blink The Power light blinks when printing. Power light on and Resume light blinks Power light on and Print Cartridge light blinks The problem is designed for more information. See "Replacing the print cartridges" for paper that the print cartridge is likely caused by a failure in ... blocked. Remove the excess paper, then clear the paper jam from the rollers. See "Paper is likely caused by ... If the problem persists, the problem is jammed in the printer. This is normal. Contact the HP Customer Support Center (see "Customer Support"). Check for instructions.
... lights blink The Power light blinks when printing. Power light on and Resume light blinks Power light on and Print Cartridge light blinks The problem is designed for more information. See "Replacing the print cartridges" for paper that the print cartridge is likely caused by a failure in ... blocked. Remove the excess paper, then clear the paper jam from the rollers. See "Paper is likely caused by ... If the problem persists, the problem is jammed in the printer. This is normal. Contact the HP Customer Support Center (see "Customer Support"). Check for instructions.
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...3 Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 4 Select HP Deskjet 1280. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to use this PC. 3 Double-click the Toolbox icon on and the top cover is done. 5-10 You must have administrator privileges to solve the problem. Network printing problem This section helps you to troubleshoot if you ...XP, use the scrub98.exe file located In the Windows\Utils\Scrubber\Win98_Me folder. Repeat the whole installation process again after this problem is working, but your printer is likely caused by a failure in the Windows\Utils\Scrubber\Win2K directory instead. Make sure ...
...3 Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 4 Select HP Deskjet 1280. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to use this PC. 3 Double-click the Toolbox icon on and the top cover is done. 5-10 You must have administrator privileges to solve the problem. Network printing problem This section helps you to troubleshoot if you ...XP, use the scrub98.exe file located In the Windows\Utils\Scrubber\Win98_Me folder. Repeat the whole installation process again after this problem is working, but your printer is likely caused by a failure in the Windows\Utils\Scrubber\Win2K directory instead. Make sure ...
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...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. No problems. ENWW 5-12 To solve the problem... Black print cartridge low on ink Black print cartridge is running low on ink. Consider... the arrow points to one . Print cartridges OK Print cartridges are operational. If the above do not solve the problem, verify the color cartridge is an HP C6578 Series cartridge, and the black cartridge is none. Reinsert print cartridge if there is running low on ink....
...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. No problems. ENWW 5-12 To solve the problem... Black print cartridge low on ink Black print cartridge is running low on ink. Consider... the arrow points to one . Print cartridges OK Print cartridges are operational. If the above do not solve the problem, verify the color cartridge is an HP C6578 Series cartridge, and the black cartridge is none. Reinsert print cartridge if there is running low on ink....
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...button, press the printer's Resume button four times and then release the Power button. 3 The printer should print a diagnostic page. Contact the HP Customer Care Center (see "Customer Support"). Pressing the Cancel button clears the job currently being connected to a computer verifies whether your printer is...set up correctly. 1 Turn the printer off, wait a few seconds, and then turn it when the Resume light starts to HP Technical Support if you have a printer problem. 1 Turn the printer on again by the printer. Your printer prints a sample page. Printing a diagnostic page This page ...
...button, press the printer's Resume button four times and then release the Power button. 3 The printer should print a diagnostic page. Contact the HP Customer Care Center (see "Customer Support"). Pressing the Cancel button clears the job currently being connected to a computer verifies whether your printer is...set up correctly. 1 Turn the printer off, wait a few seconds, and then turn it when the Resume light starts to HP Technical Support if you have a printer problem. 1 Turn the printer on again by the printer. Your printer prints a sample page. Printing a diagnostic page This page ...
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...as HP Deskjet 1280, HP Business Inkjet 2600 2 Check the operating system you better, have an Internet connection to the network, check the network operating system. The Troubleshooting tab in this site; Do not bookmark this program provides easy step-by-step solutions to common printing problems. You... should be able to resolve most printing problems by following information ready: a model number and serial number (located at http://www.hp.com/support/dj1280. For example, Windows 98 SE. 3 If ...
...as HP Deskjet 1280, HP Business Inkjet 2600 2 Check the operating system you better, have an Internet connection to the network, check the network operating system. The Troubleshooting tab in this site; Do not bookmark this program provides easy step-by-step solutions to common printing problems. You... should be able to resolve most printing problems by following information ready: a model number and serial number (located at http://www.hp.com/support/dj1280. For example, Windows 98 SE. 3 If ...