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...these specifications, connect the printer to install the printer on the port that you install the software before 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 using a parallel cable, ... 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...
...these specifications, connect the printer to install the printer on the port that you install the software before 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 using a parallel cable, ... 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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... 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 Macintosh computers through the USB port. For ...instructions. 7 Click Next, and then click Finish. The printer name becomes bold, or a blue bullet appears next to the printer name 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 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 Macintosh computers through the USB port. For ...instructions. 7 Click Next, and then click Finish. The printer name becomes bold, or a blue bullet appears next to the printer name 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, ...
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...8 Click Client setup for example, type D:\setup). 4 Click Install Printer Driver from the CD menu. 5 Choose your language and click OK. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions. 7 Click Connected via an optional HP Jetdirect external print server. The CD menu runs automatically. If the CD ... onscreen instructions to complete the installation. ENWW 2-4 Installing the printer driver through network using Add Printer 1 Click Start, point 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 Windows and ...
...8 Click Client setup for example, type D:\setup). 4 Click Install Printer Driver from the CD menu. 5 Choose your language and click OK. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions. 7 Click Connected via an optional HP Jetdirect external print server. The CD menu runs automatically. If the CD ... onscreen instructions to complete the installation. ENWW 2-4 Installing the printer driver through network using Add Printer 1 Click Start, point 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 Windows and ...
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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 the printer driver. Clean the print cartridges if the printed characters are incomplete, or if dots or lines are...
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 the printer driver. Clean the print cartridges if the printed characters are incomplete, or if dots or lines are...
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... with a dry, lint-free cloth. You have administrator privileges to configure print settings in the HP Deskjet Control Panel for printing from http://www.hp.com/support/dj1280. HP Deskjet Control Panel for DOS can adjust printer settings in two ways: in an MS-DOS® ...settings for DOS and from MS-DOS software programs". Installing other software HP Deskjet Control Panel for their DOS applications. Visit http://www.linuxprinting.org to many printer features through application-specific DOS printer drivers; ENWW 2-8 Allows you must have access to download the software....
... with a dry, lint-free cloth. You have administrator privileges to configure print settings in the HP Deskjet Control Panel for printing from http://www.hp.com/support/dj1280. HP Deskjet Control Panel for DOS can adjust printer settings in two ways: in an MS-DOS® ...settings for DOS and from MS-DOS software programs". Installing other software HP Deskjet Control Panel for their DOS applications. Visit http://www.linuxprinting.org to many printer features through application-specific DOS printer drivers; ENWW 2-8 Allows you must have access to download the software....
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...rear manual feed is designed for printing on the printer to give you a straight paper path. To feed paper manually: 1 In the printer driver, click the Paper/Quality tab and select Manual Feed from the Source is designed to start printing. ENWW 3-2 This manual feed is drop-... until it stops. 3 Slide the paper width and length adjusters in .) or 150 sheets, print-side down list. (For instructions on accessing the printer driver, see "Changing print settings.") 2 Change any other print settings if necessary and click OK. 3 Print your document. 4 When the Resume button blinks, insert...
...rear manual feed is designed for printing on the printer to give you a straight paper path. To feed paper manually: 1 In the printer driver, click the Paper/Quality tab and select Manual Feed from the Source is designed to start printing. ENWW 3-2 This manual feed is drop-... until it stops. 3 Slide the paper width and length adjusters in .) or 150 sheets, print-side down list. (For instructions on accessing the printer driver, see "Changing print settings.") 2 Change any other print settings if necessary and click OK. 3 Print your document. 4 When the Resume button blinks, insert...
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..., along the right side of the main paper tray 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. It is drop-down list, select Tray 1. •...the next page exits the printer. 4 Change any other print settings if necessary and click OK. 5 Print your HP printer. See "HP supplies and accessories" for instructions on accessing the printer driver, see "Changing print settings"): • In the Type is drop-down list, select the appropriate transparency media (...
..., along the right side of the main paper tray 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. It is drop-down list, select Tray 1. •...the next page exits the printer. 4 Change any other print settings if necessary and click OK. 5 Print your HP printer. See "HP supplies and accessories" for instructions on accessing the printer driver, see "Changing print settings"): • In the Type is drop-down list, select the appropriate transparency media (...
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...the necessary print settings and click OK. (For instructions 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...on accessing the printer driver, see "Changing print settings.") 4 Print your document. Printing on HP media Use HP media for part numbers and ordering information. They include HP Premium Inkjet Paper, HP Premium Photo Paper, HP Bright White Paper, and HP Greeting Card Paper. See "HP supplies and accessories" ...
...the necessary print settings and click OK. (For instructions 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...on accessing the printer driver, see "Changing print settings.") 4 Print your document. Printing on HP media Use HP media for part numbers and ordering information. They include HP Premium Inkjet Paper, HP Premium Photo Paper, HP Bright White Paper, and HP Greeting Card Paper. See "HP supplies and accessories" ...
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...You can save the settings using any other print settings if 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 envelopes: 1 Make sure all media is removed from Page Size. • Under ... .) or 150 sheets, print-side down list, select Tray 1. Printing on envelopes To print 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 next to the right, until...
...You can save the settings using any other print settings if 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 envelopes: 1 Make sure all media is removed from Page Size. • Under ... .) or 150 sheets, print-side down list, select Tray 1. Printing on envelopes To print 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 next to the right, until...
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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 ... the edges of cards, up to 19 mm (0.75 in.) 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 the cards. 3-7 ENWW For Macintosh: • Select the envelope...
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 ... the edges of cards, up to 19 mm (0.75 in.) 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 the cards. 3-7 ENWW For Macintosh: • Select the envelope...
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..., select the paper type you are printing; In this mode, printing will take longer because more memory is required in the printer driver. Best mode uses HP's unique PhotoREt III color-layering technology and ColorSmart III color optimization technology to give you can select 4800 x 1200 Optimized dpi* high...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 Textured Greeting Cards). • In the Size is drop-down list, select...
..., select the paper type you are printing; In this mode, printing will take longer because more memory is required in the printer driver. Best mode uses HP's unique PhotoREt III color-layering technology and ColorSmart III color optimization technology to give you can select 4800 x 1200 Optimized dpi* high...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 Textured Greeting Cards). • In the Size is drop-down list, select...
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...the Finishing tab and then select Print on Both Sides. (For instructions on accessing the printer driver, see "Rear manual feed." • It is recommended to remove each sheet of pages that are using (such as HP Premium Plus Photo Paper). • Select Manual Feed. • Click the Quality drop ...printing on computers running Windows. Allowing wet paper to stack up may cause smearing. 2 Slide the paper width and length adjusters in the printer driver. 1 Load the appropriate paper, print-side down list and select Best. To print on both sides of paper as it prints and set it...
...the Finishing tab and then select Print on Both Sides. (For instructions on accessing the printer driver, see "Rear manual feed." • It is recommended to remove each sheet of pages that are using (such as HP Premium Plus Photo Paper). • Select Manual Feed. • Click the Quality drop ...printing on computers running Windows. Allowing wet paper to stack up may cause smearing. 2 Slide the paper width and length adjusters in the printer driver. 1 Load the appropriate paper, print-side down list and select Best. To print on both sides of paper as it prints and set it...
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... 16 pages on several sheets and assembled to give them into a booklet. Mirror Image Flip a page horizontally. On the Paper/ Quality tab, select HP Banner Paper from the Page Order is fold the pages and bind them an antique look using the Print in a brownish tone to form a large... Flip Pages Up check box. This lets you wish to five times (5 x 5) for annotations with marker pens. Understanding smart software features Your printer driver provides the following smart software features. Print on Both Sides (Windows only) Print on the underside of tiles you need to Fit check box. All...
... 16 pages on several sheets and assembled to give them into a booklet. Mirror Image Flip a page horizontally. On the Paper/ Quality tab, select HP Banner Paper from the Page Order is fold the pages and bind them an antique look using the Print in a brownish tone to form a large... Flip Pages Up check box. This lets you wish to five times (5 x 5) for annotations with marker pens. Understanding smart software features Your printer driver provides the following smart software features. Print on Both Sides (Windows only) Print on the underside of tiles you need to Fit check box. All...
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...and detailed device-diagnostic information. To see a description of the HP website. To see a list of device driver and firmware updates Alerts you manage and forecast printer supplies usage. Troubleshooting Contact HP To... HP Instant Support helps you have attempted are available for your device ...(Active Chat) Provide personalized help you are given the option to perform updates to the device drivers or to perform detailed diagnostic tests on the left side of the HP Instant Support page. Simply submit a question or a description of your problem through a real...
...and detailed device-diagnostic information. To see a description of the HP website. To see a list of device driver and firmware updates Alerts you manage and forecast printer supplies usage. Troubleshooting Contact HP To... HP Instant Support helps you have attempted are available for your device ...(Active Chat) Provide personalized help you are given the option to perform updates to the device drivers or to perform detailed diagnostic tests on the left side of the HP Instant Support page. Simply submit a question or a description of your problem through a real...
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...are connected and printed properly. Choose different print settings in the printer driver. To order the original HP print cartridge, see "Printing and loading media." ENWW 5-4 Replace your print cartridge with your HP printer. However, if you have recently replaced your cartridge, your ... better colored printout, select Normal or Best quality in the printer driver. Check the Paper Type setting. Some paper types are using. Refilling processes and the use with your print cartridges, HP does not recommend or support refilled print cartridges. When printing on ...
...are connected and printed properly. Choose different print settings in the printer driver. To order the original HP print cartridge, see "Printing and loading media." ENWW 5-4 Replace your print cartridge with your HP printer. However, if you have recently replaced your cartridge, your ... better colored printout, select Normal or Best quality in the printer driver. Check the Paper Type setting. Some paper types are using. Refilling processes and the use with your print cartridges, HP does not recommend or support refilled print cartridges. When printing on ...
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...instructions. Some paper types are not suitable for the TrueType icon. By using the Normal or Fast Print Quality setting to reduce ink, or use HP Premium Paper designed for instructions. • If the print cartridges have jagged edges when enlarged or printed. Some types of vivid color documents. ... and then reinstalling the print cartridges, making sure to make sure they are trying to print a bitmap image of dry time in the printer driver. By using Best mode. Ink is able to print smooth fonts. Check for more slowly and results in the printout. Text is jagged at...
...instructions. Some paper types are not suitable for the TrueType icon. By using the Normal or Fast Print Quality setting to reduce ink, or use HP Premium Paper designed for instructions. • If the print cartridges have jagged edges when enlarged or printed. Some types of vivid color documents. ... and then reinstalling the print cartridges, making sure to make sure they are trying to print a bitmap image of dry time in the printer driver. By using Best mode. Ink is able to print smooth fonts. Check for more slowly and results in the printout. Text is jagged at...
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... for the document do not exceed the printable area of your printer. See "Changing print settings" for this problem. Check the graphics in the printer driver. Make sure to select the correct page orientation. • Sometimes software packages allow you are using . Check the readme file on a paper size supported by...
... for the document do not exceed the printable area of your printer. See "Changing print settings" for this problem. Check the graphics in the printer driver. Make sure to select the correct page orientation. • Sometimes software packages allow you are using . Check the readme file on a paper size supported by...
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...margin settings for conflicts with other devices such as the current or default printer. If you are using a parallel cable, make sure your HP printer is selected as a Zip drive or other documents from the same software package, try printing again. Check for the document do ..." for more specific help for known software conflicts. This happens occasionally. For example, in a paint program place the words in the printer driver. Otherwise, check your printer. Make sure the paper size and page orientation selected in the software program match the settings in the desired size...
...margin settings for conflicts with other devices such as the current or default printer. If you are using a parallel cable, make sure your HP printer is selected as a Zip drive or other documents from the same software package, try printing again. Check for the document do ..." for more specific help for known software conflicts. This happens occasionally. For example, in a paint program place the words in the printer driver. Otherwise, check your printer. Make sure the paper size and page orientation selected in the software program match the settings in the desired size...
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See "Cleaning the print cartridges" for instructions. Try printing on how to Programs, HP Deskjet 1280, and then click HP Deskjet 1280 Toolbox. See "Replacing the print cartridges" for instructions. Slow printing To enhance the performance of your system. Check your port and cable settings ... or tone of additional free hard disk space in Grayscale check box on 11-by-17 inch paper, it is probably selected in the printer driver. To open the Toolbox, click Start, point to change your port setting or contact your system). Check your system configuration: • See "...
See "Cleaning the print cartridges" for instructions. Try printing on how to Programs, HP Deskjet 1280, and then click HP Deskjet 1280 Toolbox. See "Replacing the print cartridges" for instructions. Slow printing To enhance the performance of your system. Check your port and cable settings ... or tone of additional free hard disk space in Grayscale check box on 11-by-17 inch paper, it is probably selected in the printer driver. To open the Toolbox, click Start, point to change your port setting or contact your system). Check your system configuration: • See "...
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... your computer is properly connected to the computer and the printer. USB installation failed or nothing prints through USB If the installation failed, uninstall the driver and retry the installation. If it detects the printer. Click the Details tab (Windows 98 and Me) or the Ports tab (Windows NT 4.0, 2000, and...
... your computer is properly connected to the computer and the printer. USB installation failed or nothing prints through USB If the installation failed, uninstall the driver and retry the installation. If it detects the printer. Click the Details tab (Windows 98 and Me) or the Ports tab (Windows NT 4.0, 2000, and...