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...you are wet. 5 Install the product securely on the Starter CD. 8 There are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. The information contained herein is prohibited, except as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be trademarks... should 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 a protected location where no user-serviceable parts inside. Informations sur le copyright © 2005 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, ...
...you are wet. 5 Install the product securely on the Starter CD. 8 There are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. The information contained herein is prohibited, except as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be trademarks... should 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 a protected location where no user-serviceable parts inside. Informations sur le copyright © 2005 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, ...
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...trademark of the Open Group. Copyright Information © 2005 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are registered trademarks of injury from fire or electric shock. 1 Read and understand all instructions in the documentation...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 to qualified service personnel. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. UNIX®...
...trademark of the Open Group. Copyright Information © 2005 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are registered trademarks of injury from fire or electric shock. 1 Read and understand all instructions in the documentation...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 to qualified service personnel. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. UNIX®...
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...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 ...
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... 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
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...to this computer, and then click Next. 7 If 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 are running Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP. ENWW 2-2 ...printer to the computer if the computer has a USB port and is recommended that is connected. If you can connect via an optional HP external print server. If the setup program detects an existing parallel connection and prompts you, you are using a USB cable or parallel ...
...to this computer, and then click Next. 7 If 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 are running Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP. ENWW 2-2 ...printer to the computer if the computer has a USB port and is recommended that is connected. If you can connect via an optional HP external print server. If the setup program detects an existing parallel connection and prompts you, you are using a USB cable or parallel ...
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...drive. The printer name becomes bold, or a blue bullet appears next to the printer name to Macintosh computers through the USB port. Hardware-first installation If you have connected a parallel cable and restarted the system, the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the computer screen. 1 Click Next in...from the printer list. 9 Click the Add button. If you have connected a USB cable to the ports on the computer and the printer before installing the printer software, the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the Starter CD, and then click OK. 6 Click Next and follow the onscreen instructions...
...drive. The printer name becomes bold, or a blue bullet appears next to the printer name to Macintosh computers through the USB port. Hardware-first installation If you have connected a parallel cable and restarted the system, the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the computer screen. 1 Click Next in...from the printer list. 9 Click the Add button. If you have connected a USB cable to the ports on the computer and the printer before installing the printer software, the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the Starter CD, and then click OK. 6 Click Next and follow the onscreen instructions...
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...setup (for example, type D:\setup). 4 Click Install Printer Driver from the CD menu. 5 Choose 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 ...are running. 3 Insert the Starter CD into the CD-ROM drive. For information about setting up HP Jetdirect print servers, see your HP Jetdirect hardware and software installation guides. Installing the printer driver through network using Add Printer 1 Click Start, point to Settings, and then click...
...setup (for example, type D:\setup). 4 Click Install Printer Driver from the CD menu. 5 Choose 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 ...are running. 3 Insert the Starter CD into the CD-ROM drive. For information about setting up HP Jetdirect print servers, see your HP Jetdirect hardware and software installation guides. Installing the printer driver through network using Add Printer 1 Click Start, point to Settings, and then click...
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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). 2 Right-... the Details tab, and then click Add Port. 4 Select the desired port (such as the HP Standard TCP/IP Port) and click the New Port button. 5 Click Next and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. 5 Do one of the following steps: • Type in the network path or queue name...
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). 2 Right-... the Details tab, and then click Add Port. 4 Select the desired port (such as the HP Standard TCP/IP Port) and click the New Port button. 5 Click Next and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. 5 Do one of the following steps: • Type in the network path or queue name...
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...Panel for DOS - See also "Printing from within your DOS application's printer driver. To prevent damage to download the software. Installing other software HP Deskjet Control Panel for DOS can adjust printer settings in two ways: in an MS-DOS® environment. Printing from MS-DOS... software programs When printing from MS-DOS®, you should wipe the contacts only once. You have administrator privileges to install a printer driver. ENWW ...
...Panel for DOS - See also "Printing from within your DOS application's printer driver. To prevent damage to download the software. Installing other software HP Deskjet Control Panel for DOS can adjust printer settings in two ways: in an MS-DOS® environment. Printing from MS-DOS... software programs When printing from MS-DOS®, you should wipe the contacts only once. You have administrator privileges to install a printer driver. ENWW ...
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...and your printer usage information, which Toolbox messages to online troubleshooting through HP Instant Support, as well as printer status. For Macintosh, see "Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox (Macintosh)." After installing your printer software, you can open , and Print cartridge empty. ...is available for support services and troubleshooting tips. Click this operation. You must have Internet access to Programs, HP Deskjet 1280, and then clicking HP Deskjet 1280 Toolbox. To... It also gives you can also access online resources for all printers that are compatible with ...
...and your printer usage information, which Toolbox messages to online troubleshooting through HP Instant Support, as well as printer status. For Macintosh, see "Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox (Macintosh)." After installing your printer software, you can open , and Print cartridge empty. ...is available for support services and troubleshooting tips. Click this operation. You must have Internet access to Programs, HP Deskjet 1280, and then clicking HP Deskjet 1280 Toolbox. To... It also gives you can also access online resources for all printers that are compatible with ...
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...you can see the following items: Print analysis, such as the amount of ink you have the following: Toolbox (Windows) installed Internet connection Device connected HP recommends that you enable myPrintMileage to send data for three to six months to allow a meaningful amount of the data that ...bookmark the site and connect to it by using the bookmark, the pages will not contain the current information. 4-3 myPrintMileage myPrintMileage is sent to HP, select Source (for Internet Explorer) or Page Source (for Netscape) from the View menu in the Windows taskbar, click myPrintMileage, and then...
...you can see the following items: Print analysis, such as the amount of ink you have the following: Toolbox (Windows) installed Internet connection Device connected HP recommends that you enable myPrintMileage to send data for three to six months to allow a meaningful amount of the data that ...bookmark the site and connect to it by using the bookmark, the pages will not contain the current information. 4-3 myPrintMileage myPrintMileage is sent to HP, select Source (for Internet Explorer) or Page Source (for Netscape) from the View menu in the Windows taskbar, click myPrintMileage, and then...
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... To... See "Cleaning the print cartridges" for more information. Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox (Macintosh) For Mac OS X, the HP Inkjet Toolbox contains tools to select and order printing supplies. You must be installed on the desktop. 2 Select Applications, and then Utilities. 3 Select HP Printer Selector. 4-4 ENWW Click this feature: The Toolbox must be...
... To... See "Cleaning the print cartridges" for more information. Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox (Macintosh) For Mac OS X, the HP Inkjet Toolbox contains tools to select and order printing supplies. You must be installed on the desktop. 2 Select Applications, and then Utilities. 3 Select HP Printer Selector. 4-4 ENWW Click this feature: The Toolbox must be...
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... is in the lock position. Make sure your screen. Make sure that both the black and color print cartridges are not installed correctly. Make sure the rear panel is correctly installed and the knob is in the lock position. Make sure paper is loaded correctly in the tray and that the access... solutions to common problems, such as the current or default printer and that the knob is in the lock position. The Power light on your HP deskjet printer is selected as paper jams and poor print quality. If you tried to print when the printer was off , you tried to begin printing...
... is in the lock position. Make sure your screen. Make sure that both the black and color print cartridges are not installed correctly. Make sure the rear panel is correctly installed and the knob is in the lock position. Make sure paper is loaded correctly in the tray and that the access... solutions to common problems, such as the current or default printer and that the knob is in the lock position. The Power light on your HP deskjet printer is selected as paper jams and poor print quality. If you tried to print when the printer was off , you tried to begin printing...
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.... Make sure the cable to do so. To clear a jam, see "Paper is not with the same software program you have selected during installation when prompted to your HP printer. Check the paper type. Turn the printer off, and then back on recommended media. Try printing from another USB port. Right-click...
.... Make sure the cable to do so. To clear a jam, see "Paper is not with the same software program you have selected during installation when prompted to your HP printer. Check the paper type. Turn the printer off, and then back on recommended media. Try printing from another USB port. Right-click...
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... or yellow), the color cartridge might be selected in the printer driver. To open the Toolbox, click Start, point to Programs, HP Deskjet 1280, and then click HP Deskjet 1280 Toolbox. Colored paper might be low on ink. Slow printing To enhance the performance of your port and cable settings (Windows 98/...to make sure the color sliders are centered. For more colors of your print cartridges in Windows, go to the Toolbox (if you have installed it is recommended that comes with your computer for more than they are not on (see "Connecting the printer." • The port ...
... or yellow), the color cartridge might be selected in the printer driver. To open the Toolbox, click Start, point to Programs, HP Deskjet 1280, and then click HP Deskjet 1280 Toolbox. Colored paper might be low on ink. Slow printing To enhance the performance of your port and cable settings (Windows 98/...to make sure the color sliders are centered. For more colors of your print cartridges in Windows, go to the Toolbox (if you have installed it is recommended that comes with your computer for more than they are not on (see "Connecting the printer." • The port ...
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... no obstructions, turn the printer off the power supply. ENWW Check for more information. Contact the HP Customer Support Center (see this... See "Paper is a paper jam or paper motor stall. Incompatible cartridge Incorrect installation Print cartridge damaged or not usable See the print cartridge packaging to print again. Power and Resume... printer. When there are no longer receiving data The printer is waiting for the page to completely cut off , then on again. For print cartridge installation instructions, see "Replacing the print cartridges."
... no obstructions, turn the printer off the power supply. ENWW Check for more information. Contact the HP Customer Support Center (see this... See "Paper is a paper jam or paper motor stall. Incompatible cartridge Incorrect installation Print cartridge damaged or not usable See the print cartridge packaging to print again. Power and Resume... printer. When there are no longer receiving data The printer is waiting for the page to completely cut off , then on again. For print cartridge installation instructions, see "Replacing the print cartridges."
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... printer" for instructions on and the top cover 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 software. Check with your network settings might not be found, run ...Win98_Me folder. You must have administrator privileges to uninstall the printer software in the printer (see "Customer Support"). Repeat the whole installation process again after this problem is working, but your network administrator for help (see "Loading paper"). Check the following: Make...
... printer" for instructions on and the top cover 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 software. Check with your network settings might not be found, run ...Win98_Me folder. You must have administrator privileges to uninstall the printer software in the printer (see "Customer Support"). Repeat the whole installation process again after this problem is working, but your network administrator for help (see "Loading paper"). Check the following: Make...
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...to the computer and the printer. 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 has a USB port and is running. Right-click the ...computer and the printer. Verify that the USB cable is turned 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 has the correct printer selected. 5-11 ENWW Check that the printer ...
...to the computer and the printer. 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 has a USB port and is running. Right-click the ...computer and the printer. Verify that the USB cable is turned 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 has the correct printer selected. 5-11 ENWW Check that the printer ...
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... the print cartridge cradle aligns to ... 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. If the above do ... arrow points to one . Reinsert print cartridge if there is running low on ink. Consider replacing the color cartridge with an HP 51645 Series cartridge. Problem with color print cartridge Problem with black print cartridge It means... Print cartridges OK Print cartridges are operational...
... the print cartridge cradle aligns to ... 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. If the above do ... arrow points to one . Reinsert print cartridge if there is running low on ink. Consider replacing the color cartridge with an HP 51645 Series cartridge. Problem with color print cartridge Problem with black print cartridge It means... Print cartridges OK Print cartridges are operational...
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... as C8136A and SG1881119P b printer model such as HP Deskjet 1280, HP Business Inkjet 2600 2 Check the operating system you are dynamically created. To access HP Instant Support, select HP Instant Support in the box with your printer. HP Instant Support web pages are using one of the ... operating system. HP telephone support ENWW During the warranty period, you may obtain assistance from the Toolbox. 6 Customer Support The information in the previous chapter suggests solutions to common problems. If your printer is available only if you installed the printer driver...
... as C8136A and SG1881119P b printer model such as HP Deskjet 1280, HP Business Inkjet 2600 2 Check the operating system you are dynamically created. To access HP Instant Support, select HP Instant Support in the box with your printer. HP Instant Support web pages are using one of the ... operating system. HP telephone support ENWW During the warranty period, you may obtain assistance from the Toolbox. 6 Customer Support The information in the previous chapter suggests solutions to common problems. If your printer is available only if you installed the printer driver...