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...Printer peripheral hardware (see the following details) 1 year *For more detailed warranty information, see www.hp.com/support/inkjet_warranty. The customer may also have other problems, including those defects that arise as applicable, a defective product which is covered by HP. For example, some governments outside the product's specifications... remedies. 2 TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, EXCEPT FOR THE OBLIGATIONS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT, IN NO EVENT SHALL HP OR ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR...
...Printer peripheral hardware (see the following details) 1 year *For more detailed warranty information, see www.hp.com/support/inkjet_warranty. The customer may also have other problems, including those defects that arise as applicable, a defective product which is covered by HP. For example, some governments outside the product's specifications... remedies. 2 TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, EXCEPT FOR THE OBLIGATIONS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT, IN NO EVENT SHALL HP OR ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR...
User's Guide
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... 2 Installing accessories Installing the automatic two-sided printing accessory 10 3 Using the printer Selecting print media...12 Tips for selecting and using print media 12 Understanding specifications for supported media 13 Setting minimum margins...20 Loading media...21 Loading small media...23...on special and custom-size media 32 4 Configuring and managing the printer Managing the printer...34 Overview of printer management tasks 34 Monitor the printer...35 Administer the printer...36 Configure network options...37 Overview of printer management tools 38 Toolbox (Windows 38 ENWW iii
... 2 Installing accessories Installing the automatic two-sided printing accessory 10 3 Using the printer Selecting print media...12 Tips for selecting and using print media 12 Understanding specifications for supported media 13 Setting minimum margins...20 Loading media...21 Loading small media...23...on special and custom-size media 32 4 Configuring and managing the printer Managing the printer...34 Overview of printer management tasks 34 Monitor the printer...35 Administer the printer...36 Configure network options...37 Overview of printer management tools 38 Toolbox (Windows 38 ENWW iii
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... electronic support...96 Obtaining HP telephone support...97 Before you call...97 HP Total Care phone numbers 97 Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement 101 8 Printer lights reference 9 Printer specifications Physical specifications...112 Product features and capacities...113 Processor and memory specifications 114 Operating system and network protocol specifications 115 Functional specifications...118 Environmental specifications...120 Electrical specifications...121 10 Regulatory information...
... electronic support...96 Obtaining HP telephone support...97 Before you call...97 HP Total Care phone numbers 97 Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement 101 8 Printer lights reference 9 Printer specifications Physical specifications...112 Product features and capacities...113 Processor and memory specifications 114 Operating system and network protocol specifications 115 Functional specifications...118 Environmental specifications...120 Electrical specifications...121 10 Regulatory information...
User's Guide
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...following guidelines. ● Always use another media type to prevent paper jams. Cards and envelopes ● Avoid envelopes that conforms to the printer specifications. However, if you lower the ink volume too much, the output might appear washed out. ● If using recycled media, you... specifications for selecting and using print media For the best results, observe the following media: ● Multipart forms ● Media that is damaged, curled, or wrinkled ● Media with thick, irregular, or curled edges, or areas that is required from the printer driver. Use HP media...
...following guidelines. ● Always use another media type to prevent paper jams. Cards and envelopes ● Avoid envelopes that conforms to the printer specifications. However, if you lower the ink volume too much, the output might appear washed out. ● If using recycled media, you... specifications for selecting and using print media For the best results, observe the following media: ● Multipart forms ● Media that is damaged, curled, or wrinkled ● Media with thick, irregular, or curled edges, or areas that is required from the printer driver. Use HP media...
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...the back of media that the ink dries completely before printing the document. Understanding specifications for supported media This section provides information regarding the sizes, types, and weights of the printer. ● Use the Best mode to print them correctly on the tray ... 11.69 inches) Executive (184.15 by 266.7 mm; 7.25 by the printer. ● If your application supports custom-size media, set the size in the application before the next page is delivered to the output tray. Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K850dn Color Printer.
...the back of media that the ink dries completely before printing the document. Understanding specifications for supported media This section provides information regarding the sizes, types, and weights of the printer. ● Use the Best mode to print them correctly on the tray ... 11.69 inches) Executive (184.15 by 266.7 mm; 7.25 by the printer. ● If your application supports custom-size media, set the size in the application before the next page is delivered to the output tray. Transparencies ● Insert transparencies with the HP Officejet Pro K850dn Color Printer.
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.... For more information about printing from an application for all future jobs (Windows) 1. To change settings from a specific application, see the printer driver online help. Change any desired settings and click Print. NOTE To set print settings for current jobs (Windows) 1. To change... settings (Mac OS) 1. On the File menu, click Print, and then click Setup or Properties. (Specific options may vary depending on the ...
.... For more information about printing from an application for all future jobs (Windows) 1. To change settings from a specific application, see the printer driver online help. Change any desired settings and click Print. NOTE To set print settings for current jobs (Windows) 1. To change... settings (Mac OS) 1. On the File menu, click Print, and then click Setup or Properties. (Specific options may vary depending on the ...
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...cardstock. Print your regular media in two stages: 1) changing the software settings, and 2) loading the media. Changing the software settings Windows 1. Open the printer driver. 2. Click File, and then click Print. 4. Extend the output tray. 2. Insert up to its outermost position. 3. Printing with the front ...or rear manual feed slot If you are any printouts on media types and sizes supported by the manual feed slots, see Understanding specifications for supported media. Click File, and then click Page Setup. 2. The rear manual feed slot uses a straight paper path and ...
...cardstock. Print your regular media in two stages: 1) changing the software settings, and 2) loading the media. Changing the software settings Windows 1. Open the printer driver. 2. Click File, and then click Print. 4. Extend the output tray. 2. Insert up to its outermost position. 3. Printing with the front ...or rear manual feed slot If you are any printouts on media types and sizes supported by the manual feed slots, see Understanding specifications for supported media. Click File, and then click Page Setup. 2. The rear manual feed slot uses a straight paper path and ...
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...) or heavier than 36 lb bond (135 g/m2). Once the ink dries, the media is pulled back into the printer again. Load the appropriate media. See Understanding specifications for duplexing and Loading media. 2. Duplexing (Windows) NOTE For automatic duplexing, ensure the duplex unit is selected. If ...sides of transparencies, envelopes, photo paper, or glossy media. Do not grab it into the printer and the second side is printed. To automatically resize each page to the printer specifications. Printing on both sides (duplexing) You can print on both sides of supported custom-size ...
...) or heavier than 36 lb bond (135 g/m2). Once the ink dries, the media is pulled back into the printer again. Load the appropriate media. See Understanding specifications for duplexing and Loading media. 2. Duplexing (Windows) NOTE For automatic duplexing, ensure the duplex unit is selected. If ...sides of transparencies, envelopes, photo paper, or glossy media. Do not grab it into the printer and the second side is printed. To automatically resize each page to the printer specifications. Printing on both sides (duplexing) You can print on both sides of supported custom-size ...
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... Information for information about opening and using specific management tools, see Understanding and printing the configuration page. Media and supplies ▲ Open Information And Support, and then click Supplies Status. Jobs and printer usage ● Accumulated ink and media usage... ink cartridges and printheads. ENWW Managing the printer 35 Task Tools Configure network options Configure network parameters Monitor the printer NOTE For information about replacement ink cartridges and expiration dates. Tool Toolbox (Windows) HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) Embedded Web server (...
... Information for information about opening and using specific management tools, see Understanding and printing the configuration page. Media and supplies ▲ Open Information And Support, and then click Supplies Status. Jobs and printer usage ● Accumulated ink and media usage... ink cartridges and printheads. ENWW Managing the printer 35 Task Tools Configure network options Configure network parameters Monitor the printer NOTE For information about replacement ink cartridges and expiration dates. Tool Toolbox (Windows) HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) Embedded Web server (...
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...then follow the onscreen instructions. NOTE For information about administering the printer and modifying printer settings. Tool Printer driver Toolbox (Windows) HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) Embedded Web server (EWS) Task Perform printer maintenance tasks ● Align printheads: Click the Services tab,..., and then in the left pane. Administer the printer This section contains information about opening and using specific management tools, see Overview of printer management tools. See myPrintMileage. Tool HP Web Jetadmin software myPrintMileage Information Supplies operation status and...
...then follow the onscreen instructions. NOTE For information about administering the printer and modifying printer settings. Tool Printer driver Toolbox (Windows) HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) Embedded Web server (EWS) Task Perform printer maintenance tasks ● Align printheads: Click the Services tab,..., and then in the left pane. Administer the printer This section contains information about opening and using specific management tools, see Overview of printer management tools. See myPrintMileage. Tool HP Web Jetadmin software myPrintMileage Information Supplies operation status and...
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Configure network options This section contains information about configuring network parameters. HP Web Jetadmin software Supplies information about configuring the printer's network settings. Supplies security information and set up alerts and notifications. For information about opening and using specific management tools, see Printer lights reference. However, a static IP address might resolve certain setup and printing...
Configure network options This section contains information about configuring network parameters. HP Web Jetadmin software Supplies information about configuring the printer's network settings. Supplies security information and set up alerts and notifications. For information about opening and using specific management tools, see Printer lights reference. However, a static IP address might resolve certain setup and printing...
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...best possible print quality. ● Calibrate Color: Adjusts color to correct problems with tint. ● HP Support: Provides access to the HP website where you can bookmark it quickly in the future. 40 Chapter 4 Configuring and managing the printer ENWW For example, if the IP address... Printer specifications. For instructions, see Toolbox (Windows). ● Click the Information tab, and then click Launch EWS. Embedded Web server (EWS) When the printer is listed on a network and must be on the configuration page; To open from the HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) ▲ Open Printer...
...best possible print quality. ● Calibrate Color: Adjusts color to correct problems with tint. ● HP Support: Provides access to the HP website where you can bookmark it quickly in the future. 40 Chapter 4 Configuring and managing the printer ENWW For example, if the IP address... Printer specifications. For instructions, see Toolbox (Windows). ● Click the Information tab, and then click Launch EWS. Embedded Web server (EWS) When the printer is listed on a network and must be on the configuration page; To open from the HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) ▲ Open Printer...
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...color ink, and the estimated number of pages you can print with the remaining amount of the support services that help you bookmark the site and connect to your device. 42 Chapter 4 Configuring and managing the printer ENWW Gaining access to receive print accounting reports. If you resolve error messages specific... to it by using the bookmark, the pages will not contain the current information. To see a list of past device errors, click Alerts on the HP Instant ...
...color ink, and the estimated number of pages you can print with the remaining amount of the support services that help you bookmark the site and connect to your device. 42 Chapter 4 Configuring and managing the printer ENWW Gaining access to receive print accounting reports. If you resolve error messages specific... to it by using the bookmark, the pages will not contain the current information. To see a list of past device errors, click Alerts on the HP Instant ...
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...other cables are not using a computer running Windows. ● You are not running too many programs when you are properly installed in the printer. Press down firmly on each printhead. ● Printhead latch and all covers are closed. ● Rear-access panel or automatic two-sided...) power outlet and is locked into place. ● All packing tapes and materials are on the printer. Make sure the printer is not jammed in their correct color-coded slots. See Printer specifications for voltage requirements. ● Media is loaded correctly in the tray and is connected firmly to turn...
...other cables are not using a computer running Windows. ● You are not running too many programs when you are properly installed in the printer. Press down firmly on each printhead. ● Printhead latch and all covers are closed. ● Rear-access panel or automatic two-sided...) power outlet and is locked into place. ● All packing tapes and materials are on the printer. Make sure the printer is not jammed in their correct color-coded slots. See Printer specifications for voltage requirements. ● Media is loaded correctly in the tray and is connected firmly to turn...
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See Printer specifications for voltage requirements. Check the printhead initialization When new printheads are removed and then reinserted in the printer, the alignment pages do not print automatically. Once the process starts you are not using a phone cord to connect the printer. ● The ... If the problem persists, contact HP. Check cable connections ● Make sure both ends of the cable (USB, parallel, or network) are blinking A non-recoverable error has occurred. See Troubleshooting. When printheads are installed, the printer automatically prints two alignment pages to...
See Printer specifications for voltage requirements. Check the printhead initialization When new printheads are removed and then reinserted in the printer, the alignment pages do not print automatically. Once the process starts you are not using a phone cord to connect the printer. ● The ... If the problem persists, contact HP. Check cable connections ● Make sure both ends of the cable (USB, parallel, or network) are blinking A non-recoverable error has occurred. See Troubleshooting. When printheads are installed, the printer automatically prints two alignment pages to...
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... of the communication problem. See Changing print settings. For more information about network connections, see Configuring the printer (Windows), Configuring the printer (Mac OS), or the documentation provided by your system might not be set to change the port setting... printer setup for the printer. Printer takes a long time to assign the printer a static IP address and re-enable the firewall. See Configure network options. NOTE The recommended print quality setting for information on the printer without the printhead installed. If there is Best. See Printer specifications...
... of the communication problem. See Changing print settings. For more information about network connections, see Configuring the printer (Windows), Configuring the printer (Mac OS), or the documentation provided by your system might not be set to change the port setting... printer setup for the printer. Printer takes a long time to assign the printer a static IP address and re-enable the firewall. See Configure network options. NOTE The recommended print quality setting for information on the printer without the printhead installed. If there is Best. See Printer specifications...
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... you are using a parallel cable, make sure the margin settings for the document do not work, the problem might result in the printer driver. See the release notes for specific help. 78 Chapter 5 Maintaining and troubleshooting ENWW Check the page-orientation setting Make sure the media size and page orientation selected in...
... you are using a parallel cable, make sure the margin settings for the document do not work, the problem might result in the printer driver. See the release notes for specific help. 78 Chapter 5 Maintaining and troubleshooting ENWW Check the page-orientation setting Make sure the media size and page orientation selected in...
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... working condition. Make sure the media used meets HP specifications (see Maintaining the printheads), and try to a job that contains the media you are using MS-DOS, use the HP DJCP to use. When the printer is smearing ENWW Troubleshooting 79 Check cable connections If the printer and computer are secure. If you have selected...
... working condition. Make sure the media used meets HP specifications (see Maintaining the printheads), and try to a job that contains the media you are using MS-DOS, use the HP DJCP to use. When the printer is smearing ENWW Troubleshooting 79 Check cable connections If the printer and computer are secure. If you have selected...
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.... HP does not guarantee or support refilled ink cartridges. Lines or dots are snug, but not tight, against the stack. ● Make sure media in the tray is replaced. See Maintaining the printheads. See Understanding specifications for the printer or tray Use only media that decreasing ink saturation might fall off the printer. ●...
.... HP does not guarantee or support refilled ink cartridges. Lines or dots are snug, but not tight, against the stack. ● Make sure media in the tray is replaced. See Maintaining the printheads. See Understanding specifications for the printer or tray Use only media that decreasing ink saturation might fall off the printer. ●...
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... meets the minimum system requirements. Check your network setup ● Make sure you are not using a phone cord to connect the printer to the network. ● Make sure the network cable is not curled. See Understanding and printing the configuration page. ● Ping the... printer from an MS-DOS prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac OS) using is on the second page. Check the computer Make sure the computer that the tray is correct. 84 Chapter 5 Maintaining and troubleshooting ENWW See Operating system and network protocol specifications. See Testing media skew....
... meets the minimum system requirements. Check your network setup ● Make sure you are not using a phone cord to connect the printer to the network. ● Make sure the network cable is not curled. See Understanding and printing the configuration page. ● Ping the... printer from an MS-DOS prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac OS) using is on the second page. Check the computer Make sure the computer that the tray is correct. 84 Chapter 5 Maintaining and troubleshooting ENWW See Operating system and network protocol specifications. See Testing media skew....