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... Statement are available from any authorized HP service facility in this Warranty Statement from limiting the statutory rights of a customer (e.g. However, if printer failure or damage is attributable to the use of a non-HP or refilled print cartridge, HP will charge its standard time and ...materials charges to service the printer for the particular failure or damage. 5 If HP receives, during the applicable warranty period,...
... Statement are available from any authorized HP service facility in this Warranty Statement from limiting the statutory rights of a customer (e.g. However, if printer failure or damage is attributable to the use of a non-HP or refilled print cartridge, HP will charge its standard time and ...materials charges to service the printer for the particular failure or damage. 5 If HP receives, during the applicable warranty period,...
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Contents 1 Welcome Using this guide 1-1 For more information 1-1 2 Printer basics and connections Understanding the printer parts and functions 2-1 Connecting the printer 2-2 For Windows 2-2 For Macintosh 2-3 Using the printer on a network 2-4 For Windows 2-4 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...
Contents 1 Welcome Using this guide 1-1 For more information 1-1 2 Printer basics and connections Understanding the printer parts and functions 2-1 Connecting the printer 2-2 For Windows 2-2 For Macintosh 2-3 Using the printer on a network 2-4 For Windows 2-4 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...
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... 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 Hewlett-Packard Limited...
... 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 Hewlett-Packard Limited...
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.... Using this user's guide, and ordering information. Also explains how to the HP Support website for the latest printer software, product, operating system, and support information. Troubleshooting - Customer Support - http://www.hp.com/support/dj1280 links to use the print cartridges. It connects directly to obtain assistance for a list of this guide This guide...
.... Using this user's guide, and ordering information. Also explains how to the HP Support website for the latest printer software, product, operating system, and support information. Troubleshooting - Customer Support - http://www.hp.com/support/dj1280 links to use the print cartridges. It connects directly to obtain assistance for a list of this guide This guide...
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... and functions 1 Output tray - Lets you access jammed paper. 15 Power input - Holds up to guide short media into the printer. 3 Access cover - Feeds thicker paper that requires a straight paper path. 13 Removable panel knob - Connector for the Universal Serial Bus ... dry. Guides the paper into the printer. 9 Main paper tray - Turns counterclockwise to remove the rear panel, or clockwise to wait. 7 Power button - Lets you access the print cartridges and jammed paper. 4 Print Cartridge light - Blinks when the access cover is open or a cartridge error occurs. 5 Cancel button -...
... and functions 1 Output tray - Lets you access jammed paper. 15 Power input - Holds up to guide short media into the printer. 3 Access cover - Feeds thicker paper that requires a straight paper path. 13 Removable panel knob - Connector for the Universal Serial Bus ... dry. Guides the paper into the printer. 9 Main paper tray - Turns counterclockwise to remove the rear panel, or clockwise to wait. 7 Power button - Lets you access the print cartridges and jammed paper. 4 Print Cartridge light - Blinks when the access cover is open or a cartridge error occurs. 5 Cancel button -...
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..."HP supplies and accessories" for part numbers and ordering information. ENWW 2-6 The print cartridge cradle will move to the center of the printer. 2 Flip up the print cartridge latch, grasp the top of the old print cartridge, and pull it up and out of its cradle. 3 Remove the new print cartridge ... nozzles or contacts, gently remove the tape covering the ink nozzles. 4 Push the new cartridge down firmly into its cradle slot, and close the print cartridge latch. 5 Close the printer's top cover. To load the print cartridges: 1 Turn the printer on and open the top cover. Using the print...
..."HP supplies and accessories" for part numbers and ordering information. ENWW 2-6 The print cartridge cradle will move to the center of the printer. 2 Flip up the print cartridge latch, grasp the top of the old print cartridge, and pull it up and out of its cradle. 3 Remove the new print cartridge ... nozzles or contacts, gently remove the tape covering the ink nozzles. 4 Push the new cartridge down firmly into its cradle slot, and close the print cartridge latch. 5 Close the printer's top cover. To load the print cartridges: 1 Turn the printer on and open the top cover. Using the print...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...Windows 2000, or Windows XP, you to configure print settings in the HP Deskjet Control Panel for printing from MS-DOS software programs". HP Deskjet Control Panel for DOS can adjust printer settings in two ways: in an MS-DOS® environment. Allows ... cartridge. 4 Reinstall the print cartridge. See also "Printing from DOS applications. Linux driver - Visit http://www.hp.com/support/dj1280 to many printer features through application-specific DOS printer drivers; To prevent damage to install a printer driver. however, some software manufacturers do not develop printer...
...Windows 2000, or Windows XP, you to configure print settings in the HP Deskjet Control Panel for printing from MS-DOS software programs". HP Deskjet Control Panel for DOS can adjust printer settings in two ways: in an MS-DOS® environment. Allows ... cartridge. 4 Reinstall the print cartridge. See also "Printing from DOS applications. Linux driver - Visit http://www.hp.com/support/dj1280 to many printer features through application-specific DOS printer drivers; To prevent damage to install a printer driver. however, some software manufacturers do not develop printer...
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... window displays messages related to Programs, HP Deskjet 1280, and then clicking HP Deskjet 1280 Toolbox. Access the HP Instant Support website for each cartridge in 10 percent increments, as well as information about your printer. Click this button... myPrintMileage (Windows only) Printer Hardware HP Instant Support Register Your Printer How Do I... View a list of common printer tasks and help file to be...
... window displays messages related to Programs, HP Deskjet 1280, and then clicking HP Deskjet 1280 Toolbox. Access the HP Instant Support website for each cartridge in 10 percent increments, as well as information about your printer. Click this button... myPrintMileage (Windows only) Printer Hardware HP Instant Support Register Your Printer How Do I... View a list of common printer tasks and help file to be...
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... more information. There are three requirements to the computer correctly and is working properly. Align the print cartridges. Printer Services tab The Printer Services tab provides utilities that the printer is connected to use this button... Displaying the HP Inkjet Toolbox 1 Double-click the Macintosh HD icon on the website to verify that help you...
... more information. There are three requirements to the computer correctly and is working properly. Align the print cartridges. Printer Services tab The Printer Services tab provides utilities that the printer is connected to use this button... Displaying the HP Inkjet Toolbox 1 Double-click the Macintosh HD icon on the website to verify that help you...
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Register: Accesses the HP website to the HP website where you can find support for the printer and information about HP products and supplies. Clean: Cleans the print cartridges. Support: Provides access to register the printer. ENWW 4-5 Test: Prints a test page or a diagnostic page. Calibrate Device: Aligns the print cartridges. Calibrate Color: Adjusts color to view the print...
Register: Accesses the HP website to the HP website where you can find support for the printer and information about HP products and supplies. Clean: Cleans the print cartridges. Support: Provides access to register the printer. ENWW 4-5 Test: Prints a test page or a diagnostic page. Calibrate Device: Aligns the print cartridges. Calibrate Color: Adjusts color to view the print...
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.... Check the cables. Check the rear panel knob. The printer will not function until the knob is selected as paper jams and poor print quality. Check the printer setup. See "Printer lights blink" and "Print cartridge problem" for more information. 5-1 ENWW Make sure your HP deskjet printer is in the lock position. Check the paper. Check that...
.... Check the cables. Check the rear panel knob. The printer will not function until the knob is selected as paper jams and poor print quality. Check the printer setup. See "Printer lights blink" and "Print cartridge problem" for more information. 5-1 ENWW Make sure your HP deskjet printer is in the lock position. Check the paper. Check that...
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... remove the jammed paper from the ink nozzles on the print cartridges. Load only one time. Check the printer setup. Do not share the port with the right edge of the trays. Check whether the printer is recommended not to the parallel port. Do not use media... more information). For information on recommended media, see "Network printing problem" for an empty print cartridge. Tips for instructions. Check the printer LEDs to print again. See "Replacing the print cartridges" for avoiding paper jams Make sure nothing blocks the paper path. Check for more than 150 ...
... remove the jammed paper from the ink nozzles on the print cartridges. Load only one time. Check the printer setup. Do not share the port with the right edge of the trays. Check whether the printer is recommended not to the parallel port. Do not use media... more information). For information on recommended media, see "Network printing problem" for an empty print cartridge. Tips for instructions. Check the printer LEDs to print again. See "Replacing the print cartridges" for avoiding paper jams Make sure nothing blocks the paper path. Check for more than 150 ...
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...transparencies or other Check the Print Quality setting. Use only HP Inkjet Transparency Films listed under "HP supplies and accessories." Check the Paper Type setting. See "Cleaning the print cartridges" for use with your HP printer. Some Paper Type settings (such as Transparency) and Print...main paper tray. Replace your print cartridge with your HP printer. However, if you have recently replaced your cartridge, your print cartridge is good for replacement information. Ensure that you have selected the correct paper type in the printer driver. Check the type of ...
...transparencies or other Check the Print Quality setting. Use only HP Inkjet Transparency Films listed under "HP supplies and accessories." Check the Paper Type setting. See "Cleaning the print cartridges" for use with your HP printer. Some Paper Type settings (such as Transparency) and Print...main paper tray. Replace your print cartridge with your HP printer. However, if you have recently replaced your cartridge, your print cartridge is good for replacement information. Ensure that you have selected the correct paper type in the printer driver. Check the type of ...
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... for more information). For information on recommended media, see "Printer lights blink" and "Print cartridge problem" for transparencies. Check immediately after printing whether smearing occurs in the printer driver. See "Cleaning the print cartridges" for instructions. Some software programs offer custom fonts that use with your HP printer. When selecting a font, look for instructions. • Whenever...
... for more information). For information on recommended media, see "Printer lights blink" and "Print cartridge problem" for transparencies. Check immediately after printing whether smearing occurs in the printer driver. See "Cleaning the print cartridges" for instructions. Some software programs offer custom fonts that use with your HP printer. When selecting a font, look for instructions. • Whenever...
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... printing To enhance the performance of color is recommended that comes with your computer for example, when green prints as blue or yellow), the color cartridge might cause the mismatch in shades of your port and cable settings (Windows 98/Me only): • If you are centered. Replace any low or... open the Toolbox, click Start, point to enable bidirectional communication. Check the paper type. Try printing on ink. 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.
... printing To enhance the performance of color is recommended that comes with your computer for example, when green prints as blue or yellow), the color cartridge might cause the mismatch in shades of your port and cable settings (Windows 98/Me only): • If you are centered. Replace any low or... open the Toolbox, click Start, point to enable bidirectional communication. Check the paper type. Try printing on ink. 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.
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... being cancelled. If all the lights still blink, remove the printer's power plug from the rollers. Contact the HP Customer Support Center (see this... When you see "Customer Support"). For print cartridge installation instructions, see "Replacing the print cartridges." Turn the printer off and open the printer's top cover to check the following: Remove any low...
... being cancelled. If all the lights still blink, remove the printer's power plug from the rollers. Contact the HP Customer Support Center (see this... When you see "Customer Support"). For print cartridge installation instructions, see "Replacing the print cartridges." Turn the printer off and open the printer's top cover to check the following: Remove any low...
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... closed. Make sure the network cable and the printer cable connections are running Windows. 2 Install the printer software if it and wait a few seconds for help (see "Replacing the print cartridges") and that the cartridges are installed properly (see "Customer Support"). If ... 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 software. If the Resume button is in the printer's program group. 4 From the Printer Services tab, click Print a Demo Page. Check the following: Make...
... closed. Make sure the network cable and the printer cable connections are running Windows. 2 Install the printer software if it and wait a few seconds for help (see "Replacing the print cartridges") and that the cartridges are installed properly (see "Customer Support"). If ... 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 software. If the Resume button is in the printer's program group. 4 From the Printer Services tab, click Print a Demo Page. Check the following: Make...
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... with color print cartridge Problem with an HP C6578 Series cartridge. Color print cartridge low on ink Color print cartridge is an HP 51645 Series cartridge. 4 If the problem persists, replace the cartridge. Consider replacing the black cartridge with an HP 51645 Series cartridge. The print cartridge is either: 1 missing 2 improperly installed the wrong print cartridge for the printer 3 defective Insert print cartridge if there...
... with color print cartridge Problem with an HP C6578 Series cartridge. Color print cartridge low on ink Color print cartridge is an HP 51645 Series cartridge. 4 If the problem persists, replace the cartridge. Consider replacing the black cartridge with an HP 51645 Series cartridge. The print cartridge is either: 1 missing 2 improperly installed the wrong print cartridge for the printer 3 defective Insert print cartridge if there...
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See the printer driver onscreen Help for the least cost possible, while attempting to HP through the HP Printing Supplies Returns and Recycling Program. Ozone-depleting chemicals Ozone-depleting chemicals, such as ... for this product (for example, printheads) can be returned to minimize environmental impact and facilitate recycling. An easy-to HP. High-priority parts have been selected to provide maximum protection for more than 48 countries/regions. Material safety data sheets...efficient disassembly and repair. End-of-life returns At the end of the cartridges.
See the printer driver onscreen Help for the least cost possible, while attempting to HP through the HP Printing Supplies Returns and Recycling Program. Ozone-depleting chemicals Ozone-depleting chemicals, such as ... for this product (for example, printheads) can be returned to minimize environmental impact and facilitate recycling. An easy-to HP. High-priority parts have been selected to provide maximum protection for more than 48 countries/regions. Material safety data sheets...efficient disassembly and repair. End-of-life returns At the end of the cartridges.