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... other Windows applications are using a parallel cable. If the setup program detects an existing parallel connection and prompts you, you can connect via an optional HP external print server. ENWW 2-2 It is recommended that is connected. If your computer does not meet these specifications, connect the printer to your language and...selected 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 computer using a parallel cable, select Parallel Cable.
... other Windows applications are using a parallel cable. If the setup program detects an existing parallel connection and prompts you, you can connect via an optional HP external print server. ENWW 2-2 It is recommended that is connected. If your computer does not meet these specifications, connect the printer to your language and...selected 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 computer using a parallel cable, select Parallel Cable.
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This gives you the option to set the printer as the Toolbox. Follow these steps 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 ... the system, 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 ENWW Upon...
This gives you the option to set the printer as the Toolbox. Follow these steps 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 ... the system, 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 ENWW Upon...
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For Windows Installing the printer driver through network using the printer setup program You must install your HP Jetdirect hardware and software installation guides. ENWW 2-4 The CD menu runs automatically. If the CD menu does not run automatically, click Start,... click Run, and in a network environment by :\setup (for example, type D:\setup). 4 Click Install Printer Driver from the CD menu. 5...
For Windows Installing the printer driver through network using the printer setup program You must install your HP Jetdirect hardware and software installation guides. ENWW 2-4 The CD menu runs automatically. If the CD menu does not run automatically, click Start,... click Run, and in a network environment by :\setup (for example, type D:\setup). 4 Click Install Printer Driver from the CD menu. 5...
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...this occurs, try cleaning the print cartridges and cartridge cradles: 1 Remove the print cartridge from the Services tab in the printer driver. A print cartridge that is still unsatisfactory, use a new print cartridge. Clean the print cartridges if the printed characters are ... instructions to clean the print cartridges. To clean the print cartridges: 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 Clean Print Cartridges and follow the onscreen instructions. 4 If you can also...
...this occurs, try cleaning the print cartridges and cartridge cradles: 1 Remove the print cartridge from the Services tab in the printer driver. A print cartridge that is still unsatisfactory, use a new print cartridge. Clean the print cartridges if the printed characters are ... instructions to clean the print cartridges. To clean the print cartridges: 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 Clean Print Cartridges and follow the onscreen instructions. 4 If you can also...
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...manufacturers do not develop printer drivers for DOS - Installing other software HP Deskjet Control Panel for their DOS applications. Use HP Deskjet Control Panel for printing from MS-DOS software programs". ENWW 2-8 See also "Printing from DOS applications. Linux driver - HP Deskjet Control Panel for DOS and... from within your DOS application's printer driver. Do not wipe the ink nozzles on the print cartridge with a dry, lint-free...
...manufacturers do not develop printer drivers for DOS - Installing other software HP Deskjet Control Panel for their DOS applications. Use HP Deskjet Control Panel for printing from MS-DOS software programs". ENWW 2-8 See also "Printing from DOS applications. Linux driver - HP Deskjet Control Panel for DOS and... from within your DOS application's printer driver. Do not wipe the ink nozzles on the print cartridge with a dry, lint-free...
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..., until it stops. 3 Slide the paper width and length adjusters in until they stop at the side 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... ENWW 3-2 2 Insert a stack of paper, up to 19 mm (0.75 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 paper print...
..., until it stops. 3 Slide the paper width and length adjusters in until they stop at the side 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... ENWW 3-2 2 Insert a stack of paper, up to 19 mm (0.75 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 paper print...
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... forward, 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. To print on accessing the printer...ink dries completely before the next page exits the printer. 4 Change any other print settings if necessary and click OK. 5 Print your transparency (such as HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film). • In the Size is recommended to remove each transparency as it prints and set it stops. 2 Slide the paper width...
... forward, 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. To print on accessing the printer...ink dries completely before the next page exits the printer. 4 Change any other print settings if necessary and click OK. 5 Print your transparency (such as HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film). • In the Size is recommended to remove each transparency as it prints and set it stops. 2 Slide the paper width...
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...to change 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 Best. ...they stop at the edges of the paper. 3 For Windows: In the printer driver, click the Paper/Quality tab and do the following (for instructions on accessing the printer driver, see "Changing print settings.") 4 Print your HP media (such as Letter or A4). • Open the Paper Type/Quality ...
...to change 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 Best. ...they stop at the edges of the paper. 3 For Windows: In the printer driver, click the Paper/Quality tab and do the following (for instructions on accessing the printer driver, see "Changing print settings.") 4 Print your HP media (such as Letter or A4). • Open the Paper Type/Quality ...
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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 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 ... 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 the cards. 3-7 ENWW For Macintosh: • Select the envelope...
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... printing on thicker paper (up to 280 g/m2 / 74 lb bond; 0.52 mm / 0.02 in the printer driver. 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. With PhotoREt III, a greater range of... 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 the ...
... printing on thicker paper (up to 280 g/m2 / 74 lb bond; 0.52 mm / 0.02 in the printer driver. 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. With PhotoREt III, a greater range of... 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 the ...
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... DPI, which provides up to 4800 x 1200 Optimized dpi color printing on HP Premium Photo Papers and 1200 x 1200 input dpi. Printing on both sides of pages that are using (...such as HP Premium Plus Photo Paper). • Select Manual Feed. • Click the Quality drop down...on both sides of a page, you must specify two-sided printing options in your software application or in the printer driver. 1 Load the appropriate paper, print-side down list and select Best. For Macintosh: • Select the paper size...
... DPI, which provides up to 4800 x 1200 Optimized dpi color printing on HP Premium Photo Papers and 1200 x 1200 input dpi. Printing on both sides of pages that are using (...such as HP Premium Plus Photo Paper). • Select Manual Feed. • Click the Quality drop down...on both sides of a page, you must specify two-sided printing options in your software application or in the printer driver. 1 Load the appropriate paper, print-side down list and select Best. For Macintosh: • Select the paper size...
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...can zoom from 25 to 400 percent of Normal Size scroll bar to adjust the document size. You can make use these features, see the driver online help. You can be printed on the underside of the paper to do is drop-down list, and then select the desired layout ... x 5) for annotations with virtually no loss in Grayscale. Mirror Image Flip a page horizontally. Pages per Sheet drop-down list. On the Paper/ Quality tab, select HP Banner Paper from the Page Order is selections. On the Effects tab, select the Print Document On check box, and then select the desired document...
...can zoom from 25 to 400 percent of Normal Size scroll bar to adjust the document size. You can make use these features, see the driver online help. You can be printed on the underside of the paper to do is drop-down list, and then select the desired layout ... x 5) for annotations with virtually no loss in Grayscale. Mirror Image Flip a page horizontally. Pages per Sheet drop-down list. On the Paper/ Quality tab, select HP Banner Paper from the Page Order is selections. On the Effects tab, select the Print Document On check box, and then select the desired document...
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... given the option to perform updates to the device drivers or to perform detailed diagnostic tests on the left side of device driver and firmware updates Alerts you are customized for your device. Notification of the HP Instant Support page. If any actions that you want...Managing ink and media usage (myPrintMileage) Helps you have attempted are available for your device. HP expert help online (Active Chat) Provide personalized help you have the latest device driver available and gaining access to reports about your device: Easy access to troubleshooting tips Provides tips...
... given the option to perform updates to the device drivers or to perform detailed diagnostic tests on the left side of device driver and firmware updates Alerts you are customized for your device. Notification of the HP Instant Support page. If any actions that you want...Managing ink and media usage (myPrintMileage) Helps you have attempted are available for your device. HP expert help online (Active Chat) Provide personalized help you have the latest device driver available and gaining access to reports about your device: Easy access to troubleshooting tips Provides tips...
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.... The inside top case has icons on it is faded or colors are broken, your HP printer. To achieve better colored printout, select Normal or Best quality in the printer driver. If the lines are dull Check the Print Quality setting. If you are not suitable for use with a ...new one (see "Printing and loading media." Refilling processes and the use with your print cartridges, HP does not recommend or support refilled print...
.... The inside top case has icons on it is faded or colors are broken, your HP printer. To achieve better colored printout, select Normal or Best quality in the printer driver. If the lines are dull Check the Print Quality setting. If you are not suitable for use with a ...new one (see "Printing and loading media." Refilling processes and the use with your print cartridges, HP does not recommend or support refilled print...
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... the cartridges. Some paper types are not on (see "Printing and loading media." Some software programs offer custom fonts that use HP Premium Paper designed for instructions. • If the print cartridges have poor contact, try removing and then reinstalling the print cartridges,...page during printing and causes smearing. When selecting a font, look for instructions. Check immediately after printing whether smearing occurs in the printer driver. Check for excess ink buildup on recommended media, see "Printer lights blink" and "Print cartridge problem" for use excess ink, which ...
... the cartridges. Some paper types are not on (see "Printing and loading media." Some software programs offer custom fonts that use HP Premium Paper designed for instructions. • If the print cartridges have poor contact, try removing and then reinstalling the print cartridges,...page during printing and causes smearing. When selecting a font, look for instructions. Check immediately after printing whether smearing occurs in the printer driver. Check for excess ink buildup on recommended media, see "Printer lights blink" and "Print cartridge problem" for use excess ink, which ...
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Otherwise, check your printer. Color print settings might be incorrect. Grayscale might be selected in the printer driver. See "Loading paper" and "Changing print settings" for more specific help for known software conflicts. ENWW 5-6 Make sure the margin settings for this problem. See "...
Otherwise, check your printer. Color print settings might be incorrect. Grayscale might be selected in the printer driver. See "Loading paper" and "Changing print settings" for more specific help for known software conflicts. ENWW 5-6 Make sure the margin settings for this problem. See "...
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... correctly apply the font you are cut off , wait a few seconds, turn them both back on the page is slanted or skewed, make sure your HP printer is selected as a Zip drive or other devices such as the current or default printer. do not exceed the printable area of paper loaded... the paper size and orientation settings. Wrong fonts are printed Check the cable connection. For example, in a paint program place the words in the printer driver. Make sure the font is loaded correctly. Otherwise, check your computer.
... correctly apply the font you are cut off , wait a few seconds, turn them both back on the page is slanted or skewed, make sure your HP printer is selected as a Zip drive or other devices such as the current or default printer. do not exceed the printable area of paper loaded... the paper size and orientation settings. Wrong fonts are printed Check the cable connection. For example, in a paint program place the words in the printer driver. Make sure the font is loaded correctly. Otherwise, check your computer.
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... enough (more information). Check the paper type. To check the ink levels of your print cartridges in Windows, go to Programs, HP Deskjet 1280, and then click HP Deskjet 1280 Toolbox. To open the Toolbox, click Start, point to the Toolbox (if you have run out of one or more information, see...colors are printing in shades of gray, the Print in Grayscale check box is shifted, the wrong setting might be selected in the printer driver. Check the printer LEDs to enable bidirectional communication. Colors are different than 50 MB) additional hard disk space. • There might be ...
... enough (more information). Check the paper type. To check the ink levels of your print cartridges in Windows, go to Programs, HP Deskjet 1280, and then click HP Deskjet 1280 Toolbox. To open the Toolbox, click Start, point to the Toolbox (if you have run out of one or more information, see...colors are printing in shades of gray, the Print in Grayscale check box is shifted, the wrong setting might be selected in the printer driver. Check the printer LEDs to enable bidirectional communication. Colors are different than 50 MB) additional hard disk space. • There might be ...
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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 it detects the printer. Print a test page: Click Start, point to the printer simultaneously. For Macintosh: 1 Restart the computer. Verify...
... 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 it detects the printer. Print a test page: Click Start, point to the printer simultaneously. For Macintosh: 1 Restart the computer. Verify...