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... of Microsoft Corporation. Edition 1, 2/2005 Reproduction, adaptation or translation without prior written permission is subject to change without notice. HP shall not be trademarks of their respective companies. Safety Information Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product near water, .... registered trademarks of injury from fire or electric shock. 1 Read and understand all instructions in the documentation that comes with the printer. 2 Observe all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3 Unplug this product from wall outlets before cleaning. 4 Do not...
... of Microsoft Corporation. Edition 1, 2/2005 Reproduction, adaptation or translation without prior written permission is subject to change without notice. HP shall not be trademarks of their respective companies. Safety Information Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product near water, .... registered trademarks of injury from fire or electric shock. 1 Read and understand all instructions in the documentation that comes with the printer. 2 Observe all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3 Unplug this product from wall outlets before cleaning. 4 Do not...
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... customer (e.g. d Unauthorized modification or misuse. 4 For HP printer products, 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, notice of a...outside the United States (including provinces in Canada), may not apply to the customer. However, if printer failure or damage is attributable to the use of a non-HP print cartridge or a refilled print cartridge does not affect either the warranty to enforce such disclaimers or ...
... customer (e.g. d Unauthorized modification or misuse. 4 For HP printer products, 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, notice of a...outside the United States (including provinces in Canada), may not apply to the customer. However, if printer failure or damage is attributable to the use of a non-HP print cartridge or a refilled print cartridge does not affect either the warranty to enforce such disclaimers or ...
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...®, Windows®, Windows NT®, and MS-DOS® are set forth in a protected location where no user-serviceable parts inside. HP shall not be damaged. 7 If the product does not operate normally, see "Troubleshooting." 8 There are registered trademarks of Novell Corporation. Pentium... services. registered trademarks of injury from fire or electric shock. 1 Read and understand all instructions in the documentation that comes with the printer. 2 Observe all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3 Unplug this product from wall outlets before cleaning. 4 Do not install...
...®, Windows®, Windows NT®, and MS-DOS® are set forth in a protected location where no user-serviceable parts inside. HP shall not be damaged. 7 If the product does not operate normally, see "Troubleshooting." 8 There are registered trademarks of Novell Corporation. Pentium... services. registered trademarks of injury from fire or electric shock. 1 Read and understand all instructions in the documentation that comes with the printer. 2 Observe all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3 Unplug this product from wall outlets before cleaning. 4 Do not install...
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... 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 ... 4 Using the Toolbox Printer Status tab 4-1 Information tab 4-1 HP Instant Support 4-2 myPrintMileage 4-3 Ordering printing supplies directly through the Toolbox 4-4 Printer Services tab 4-4 Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox (Macintosh 4-4 Displaying the HP Inkjet Toolbox 4-4 Viewing the HP Inkjet Utility panels 4-5 ENWW...
... 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 ... 4 Using the Toolbox Printer Status tab 4-1 Information tab 4-1 HP Instant Support 4-2 myPrintMileage 4-3 Ordering printing supplies directly through the Toolbox 4-4 Printer Services tab 4-4 Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox (Macintosh 4-4 Displaying the HP Inkjet Toolbox 4-4 Viewing the HP Inkjet Utility panels 4-5 ENWW...
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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...instructions and allows access to " and troubleshooting instructions) and the myPrintMileage website (which contains "how-to printer maintenance functions and HP information. Website - http://www.hp.com/support/dj1280 links to print on a network. This e-service can also be accessed via the ... print media and explains how to the HP Support website for the latest printer software, product, operating system, and support information. HP Instant Support - The printer can be shared on various paper types and sizes. Printer specifications and HP supplies - Using this user's guide,...
...instructions and allows access to " and troubleshooting instructions) and the myPrintMileage website (which contains "how-to printer maintenance functions and HP information. Website - http://www.hp.com/support/dj1280 links to print on a network. This e-service can also be accessed via the ... print media and explains how to the HP Support website for the latest printer software, product, operating system, and support information. HP Instant Support - The printer can be shared on various paper types and sizes. Printer specifications and HP supplies - Using this user's guide,...
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... cartridges and jammed paper. 4 Print Cartridge light - Blinks while waiting for the parallel cable. 12 Rear manual feed - Extends to guide short media into the printer. 3 Access cover - Connector for a printed page to wait. 7 Power button - Lets you access jammed paper. 15 Power input - Guides the paper into the...
... cartridges and jammed paper. 4 Print Cartridge light - Blinks while waiting for the parallel cable. 12 Rear manual feed - Extends to guide short media into the printer. 3 Access cover - Connector for a printed page to wait. 7 Power button - Lets you access jammed paper. 15 Power input - Guides the paper into the...
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...The Found New Hardware wizard appears on which the printer is created in step 7. For local printing, you can connect the printer using a parallel cable, select Parallel Cable. For network printing, you can connect via an optional HP external print server. From the Ports drop-down list..., select the parallel port on the computer screen and the printer icon is connected. Software-first installation (recommended) 1 Start Windows and make ...
...The Found New Hardware wizard appears on which the printer is created in step 7. For local printing, you can connect the printer using a parallel cable, select Parallel Cable. For network printing, you can connect via an optional HP external print server. From the Ports drop-down list..., select the parallel port on the computer screen and the printer icon is connected. Software-first installation (recommended) 1 Start Windows and make ...
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... 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. 4 Connect the USB cable to the ports on the computer and the printer before installing the printer software, the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the computer screen. If the CD menu appears, click Exit twice to close ...the CD menu. 4 Select Specify a location. 5 Click Browse to indicate that it is the default printer. 2-3 ENWW Hardware-first installation If you have connected a parallel cable and restarted the system, the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the computer screen...
... 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. 4 Connect the USB cable to the ports on the computer and the printer before installing the printer software, the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the computer screen. If the CD menu appears, click Exit twice to close ...the CD menu. 4 Select Specify a location. 5 Click Browse to indicate that it is the default printer. 2-3 ENWW Hardware-first installation If you have connected a parallel cable and restarted the system, the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the computer screen...
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...For information about setting up HP Jetdirect print servers, see your HP Jetdirect hardware and software installation guides. For Windows Installing the printer driver through network using the printer setup program You must install your HP Jetdirect print server first, then connect the printer to a network via ... letter of your computer's CD-ROM drive followed by connecting it directly 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 make sure no other Windows applications are running...
...For information about setting up HP Jetdirect print servers, see your HP Jetdirect hardware and software installation guides. For Windows Installing the printer driver through network using the printer setup program You must install your HP Jetdirect print server first, then connect the printer to a network via ... letter of your computer's CD-ROM drive followed by connecting it directly 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 make sure no other Windows applications are running...
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... change the default print settings from the Printers folder: 1 Click Start, point to complete the connection. 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-click the printer icon in the Printers folder and...
... change the default print settings from the Printers folder: 1 Click Start, point to complete the connection. 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-click the printer icon in the Printers folder and...
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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 ... the new cartridge down firmly into its cradle slot, and close the print cartridge latch. 5 Close the printer's top cover. Using the print cartridges Replacing the print cartridges Use only the recommended print cartridges. See "HP supplies and accessories" for part numbers and ordering information. To load the print cartridges: 1 Turn the...
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 ... the new cartridge down firmly into its cradle slot, and close the print cartridge latch. 5 Close the printer's top cover. Using the print cartridges Replacing the print cartridges Use only the recommended print cartridges. See "HP supplies and accessories" for part numbers and ordering information. To load the print cartridges: 1 Turn the...
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...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. The printer is not used for more than a few... text or graphics. 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 long periods of...
...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. The printer is not used for more than a few... text or graphics. 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 long periods of...
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... the electrical contacts on the print cartridge. 4 Reinstall the print cartridge. Allows you can be downloaded from MS-DOS software programs". HP Deskjet Control Panel for printing from within your DOS application's printer driver. If you are using Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows XP, you should wipe the contacts only once. Use...
... the electrical contacts on the print cartridge. 4 Reinstall the print cartridge. Allows you can be downloaded from MS-DOS software programs". HP Deskjet Control Panel for printing from within your DOS application's printer driver. If you are using Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows XP, you should wipe the contacts only once. Use...
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...ENWW To load paper in the main tray. 3 Printing and loading media Your HP printer is designed to print on a variety of paper types before buying large quantities. It works well with your printer. Paper that has previously worked well with most often. Standard paper Custom paper .... It is heavily textured or does not accept ink well can feed improperly through the printer's paper path. HP inkjet media will produce the best-quality results. For details, see "Printer specifications." Paper that paper feeds properly, use most office paper types or quality 25 percent...
...ENWW To load paper in the main tray. 3 Printing and loading media Your HP printer is designed to print on a variety of paper types before buying large quantities. It works well with your printer. Paper that has previously worked well with most often. Standard paper Custom paper .... It is heavily textured or does not accept ink well can feed improperly through the printer's paper path. HP inkjet media will produce the best-quality results. For details, see "Printer specifications." Paper that paper feeds properly, use most office paper types or quality 25 percent...
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... button blinks, insert paper print-side 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.") Rear manual feed The rear manual feed is designed to match the paper size, type, source, and orientation, and...then click OK. (For instructions on thicker paper like cardstock and photo paper without bending or warping. ENWW 3-2 To feed paper manually: 1 In the printer driver, click the Paper/Quality tab and select Manual Feed from the Source is drop-down along the right side of the main paper tray...
... button blinks, insert paper print-side 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.") Rear manual feed The rear manual feed is designed to match the paper size, type, source, and orientation, and...then click OK. (For instructions on thicker paper like cardstock and photo paper without bending or warping. ENWW 3-2 To feed paper manually: 1 In the printer driver, click the Paper/Quality tab and select Manual Feed from the Source is drop-down along the right side of the main paper tray...
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.../Quality panel and select the appropriate transparency media (such as HP Premium Inkjet Transparency film). • Select Tray 1. • Click the Quality drop down list, select Best. ENWW 3-4 To print on accessing the printer driver, see "Changing print settings"): • In the ... 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. See "HP supplies and accessories" for instructions on transparencies: 1 Insert HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film, up may cause smearing....
.../Quality panel and select the appropriate transparency media (such as HP Premium Inkjet Transparency film). • Select Tray 1. • Click the Quality drop down list, select Best. ENWW 3-4 To print on accessing the printer driver, see "Changing print settings"): • In the ... 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. See "HP supplies and accessories" for instructions on transparencies: 1 Insert HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film, up may cause smearing....
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... sheets, print-side down list and select Best. 4 Change any other print settings if necessary and click OK. 5 Print your HP printer. For Macintosh: • Select the size of your HP media (such as Letter or A4). • Open the Paper Type/Quality panel and select the appropriate...length adjusters in your application to work with your document. They include HP Premium Inkjet Paper, HP Premium Photo Paper, HP Bright White Paper, and HP Greeting Card Paper. Printing on standard-sized paper To print on accessing the printer driver, see "Changing print settings"): • In the Type ...
... sheets, print-side down list and select Best. 4 Change any other print settings if necessary and click OK. 5 Print your HP printer. For Macintosh: • Select the size of your HP media (such as Letter or A4). • Open the Paper Type/Quality panel and select the appropriate...length adjusters in your application to work with your document. They include HP Premium Inkjet Paper, HP Premium Photo Paper, HP Bright White Paper, and HP Greeting Card Paper. Printing on standard-sized paper To print on accessing the printer driver, see "Changing print settings"): • In the Type ...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... width and length adjusters 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 accessing the printer driver, see "Changing print settings"): • In the Size is drop-down along the right side of...
... width and length adjusters 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 accessing the printer driver, see "Changing print settings"): • In the Size is drop-down along the right side of...