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... only a grounded electrical outlet when connecting this product to change without prior written permission is grounded, check with the printer. Install the product securely on page 79. Acknowledgements ENERGY STAR® and the ENERGY STAR logo® are U.S.-registered trademarks of... statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be construed as allowed under the copyright laws. Safety Information Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product...
... only a grounded electrical outlet when connecting this product to change without prior written permission is grounded, check with the printer. Install the product securely on page 79. Acknowledgements ENERGY STAR® and the ENERGY STAR logo® are U.S.-registered trademarks of... statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be construed as allowed under the copyright laws. Safety Information Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product...
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... OS) ...12 To install the software for a locally shared network or for a direct connection 12 To share the printer on a locally shared network 13 Uninstalling the printer software ...14 Customizing the printer software setup program 16 Installing other software ...17 3 Using print cartridges and accessories Using the print cartridges ...19 Supported print cartridges...
... OS) ...12 To install the software for a locally shared network or for a direct connection 12 To share the printer on a locally shared network 13 Uninstalling the printer software ...14 Customizing the printer software setup program 16 Installing other software ...17 3 Using print cartridges and accessories Using the print cartridges ...19 Supported print cartridges...
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...sensor 38 Changing print settings ...39 Understanding smart software features 40 Printing digital photographs ...41 Enhanced color printing ...41 Guidelines for printing photographs 41 Understanding digital photography technologies 42 PhotoREt printing 42 4800 ...x 1200 optimized dpi 42 Printing Exif Print-enhanced photographs 42 HP Photosmart Essential software 43 Printing borderless ...44 Printing in grayscale ...46 Printing panoramic photos ...47 Printing...70 5 Using the Toolbox Toolbox overview ...72 Printer Status tab ...73 iv ENWW
...sensor 38 Changing print settings ...39 Understanding smart software features 40 Printing digital photographs ...41 Enhanced color printing ...41 Guidelines for printing photographs 41 Understanding digital photography technologies 42 PhotoREt printing 42 4800 ...x 1200 optimized dpi 42 Printing Exif Print-enhanced photographs 42 HP Photosmart Essential software 43 Printing borderless ...44 Printing in grayscale ...46 Printing panoramic photos ...47 Printing...70 5 Using the Toolbox Toolbox overview ...72 Printer Status tab ...73 iv ENWW
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...access to HP Instant Support 75 myPrintMileage ...75 How Do I...76 Printer Services tab ...77 Using the HP Printer Utility (Macintosh 78 Viewing the HP Printer Utility ...Printer shuts down unexpectedly 84 Check power and power connections 84 Check printer vents 84 All printer lights are blinking 84 A non-recoverable error has occurred 84 Printer is not responding (nothing prints 84 Check printer... 87 Check the printer software settings 87 A large file is printing 87 The printer may be in ... or incorrect 88 Check margin settings 88 The printer may be in Ink-backup Printing Mode 88 ...
...access to HP Instant Support 75 myPrintMileage ...75 How Do I...76 Printer Services tab ...77 Using the HP Printer Utility (Macintosh 78 Viewing the HP Printer Utility ...Printer shuts down unexpectedly 84 Check power and power connections 84 Check printer vents 84 All printer lights are blinking 84 A non-recoverable error has occurred 84 Printer is not responding (nothing prints 84 Check printer... 87 Check the printer software settings 87 A large file is printing 87 The printer may be in ... or incorrect 88 Check margin settings 88 The printer may be in Ink-backup Printing Mode 88 ...
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...project 93 Check the paper type setting 93 Check the print cartridges 93 Colors are printed as black and white 93 Check the print settings 93 The printer is printing in Ink-backup Printing Mode 93 Wrong colors are printing ...93 Check the print settings 93 Check the print cartridges 93... Printout shows bleeding colors 93 Check the print settings 93 Check the print cartridges 93 Colors do not line up properly 94...
...project 93 Check the paper type setting 93 Check the print cartridges 93 Colors are printed as black and white 93 Check the print settings 93 The printer is printing in Ink-backup Printing Mode 93 Wrong colors are printing ...93 Check the print settings 93 Check the print cartridges 93... Printout shows bleeding colors 93 Check the print settings 93 Check the print cartridges 93 Colors do not line up properly 94...
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... Resolving photo printing problems ...100 Resolving borderless printing problems 101 Resolving banner printing problems 102 Resolving automatic two-sided printing problems 103 7 Printer lights reference Understanding the printer lights ...105 8 HP supplies and accessories Ordering printing supplies through the Toolbox 110 Accessories ...111 Automatic two-sided printing accessory 111 Parallel cable ...111 USB...
... Resolving photo printing problems ...100 Resolving borderless printing problems 101 Resolving banner printing problems 102 Resolving automatic two-sided printing problems 103 7 Printer lights reference Understanding the printer lights ...105 8 HP supplies and accessories Ordering printing supplies through the Toolbox 110 Accessories ...111 Automatic two-sided printing accessory 111 Parallel cable ...111 USB...
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... 19 inches) or A3+ borderless. ● Borderless printing - The printer automatically selects the print settings that are appropriate for more information. ● Automatic paper-type sensor - Print high-quality panoramic photographs with HP media. ● Cancel button - Print on a single sheet of...borderless printing feature. Continue printing with several exciting features. ● Digital photo printing - The printer software translates the colors of a button. ● Power-saving mode - Use the printer software to print up to 330 x 483 mm (13 x 19 inches) or A3+ ...
... 19 inches) or A3+ borderless. ● Borderless printing - The printer automatically selects the print settings that are appropriate for more information. ● Automatic paper-type sensor - Print high-quality panoramic photographs with HP media. ● Cancel button - Print on a single sheet of...borderless printing feature. Continue printing with several exciting features. ● Digital photo printing - The printer software translates the colors of a button. ● Power-saving mode - Use the printer software to print up to 330 x 483 mm (13 x 19 inches) or A3+ ...
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... how to load print media and explains how to install the optional duplex unit. ● Printing and loading media - Describes and illustrates printer light combinations, what they indicate, and what action to troubleshooting instructions), HP Instant Support, and the myPrintMileage Web site (which enhances the print quality of Conformity - Also describes the...
... how to load print media and explains how to install the optional duplex unit. ● Printing and loading media - Describes and illustrates printer light combinations, what they indicate, and what action to troubleshooting instructions), HP Instant Support, and the myPrintMileage Web site (which enhances the print quality of Conformity - Also describes the...
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.... Helps you create customized installation packages, an electronic copy of charge. Provides the latest printer software, product and support information. See HP Telephone Support on page 83. ● HP Web sites - Contains tools to http://www.hp.com/support/. ● HP telephone support - See Printing a diagnostics page on page 116. 4 Chapter 1 Welcome ENWW Go to...
.... Helps you create customized installation packages, an electronic copy of charge. Provides the latest printer software, product and support information. See HP Telephone Support on page 83. ● HP Web sites - Contains tools to http://www.hp.com/support/. ● HP telephone support - See Printing a diagnostics page on page 116. 4 Chapter 1 Welcome ENWW Go to...
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2 Getting started This section contains the following information: ● Understanding the printer parts and functions ● Configuring the printer (Windows) ● Configuring the printer (Mac OS) ● Uninstalling the printer software ● Customizing the printer software setup program ● Installing other software ENWW 5
2 Getting started This section contains the following information: ● Understanding the printer parts and functions ● Configuring the printer (Windows) ● Configuring the printer (Mac OS) ● Uninstalling the printer software ● Customizing the printer software setup program ● Installing other software ENWW 5
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Understanding the printer parts and functions Front view (trays, cover, and print cartridge cradle) 6 7 1 Extendable input tray 2 Extendable output tray 3 Front manual feed paper guide 4 Front manual feed slot 5 Top cover 6 Print cartridge latch 7 Print cartridge cradle 6 Chapter 2 Getting started ENWW
Understanding the printer parts and functions Front view (trays, cover, and print cartridge cradle) 6 7 1 Extendable input tray 2 Extendable output tray 3 Front manual feed paper guide 4 Front manual feed slot 5 Top cover 6 Print cartridge latch 7 Print cartridge cradle 6 Chapter 2 Getting started ENWW
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For more information, see Printer lights reference on page 104. 1 Right print cartridge light (black, photo, or gray print cartridge) 2 Left print cartridge light (tri-color print cartridge) 3 Cancel button ENWW Understanding the printer parts and functions 7 Front view (input tray) 1 Input tray lock 2 Small media guide 3 Paper width guide 4 Small media ejector Printer lights The printer lights provide visual cues about the status of the printer.
For more information, see Printer lights reference on page 104. 1 Right print cartridge light (black, photo, or gray print cartridge) 2 Left print cartridge light (tri-color print cartridge) 3 Cancel button ENWW Understanding the printer parts and functions 7 Front view (input tray) 1 Input tray lock 2 Small media guide 3 Paper width guide 4 Small media ejector Printer lights The printer lights provide visual cues about the status of the printer.
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... to provide you will not see To connect the printer before connecting the printer It is created in Windows 2000, Windows Server 2000, or Windows XP. Installing printer software and sharing the printer When setting up the printer, HP recommends that you can also share the printer with other computers using a USB cable or an IEEE 1284...
... to provide you will not see To connect the printer before connecting the printer It is created in Windows 2000, Windows Server 2000, or Windows XP. Installing printer software and sharing the printer When setting up the printer, HP recommends that you can also share the printer with other computers using a USB cable or an IEEE 1284...
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...you wish to perform an automatic search for the driver. 2. Complete the installation process. From the Windows desktop, click Start, point to the printer. 1. Select the check box for specifying the driver location, and ensure that provides the option for selecting a method to close the CD ...New Hardware wizard to install a non-English driver. 7. If the CD menu appears, close the Found New Hardware wizard. Right-click the printer icon, click Properties, and then click the Sharing tab. 10 Chapter 2 Getting started ENWW If you have turned on page 9. NOTE: ...
...you wish to perform an automatic search for the driver. 2. Complete the installation process. From the Windows desktop, click Start, point to the printer. 1. Select the check box for specifying the driver location, and ensure that provides the option for selecting a method to close the CD ...New Hardware wizard to install a non-English driver. 7. If the CD menu appears, close the Found New Hardware wizard. Right-click the printer icon, click Properties, and then click the Sharing tab. 10 Chapter 2 Getting started ENWW If you have turned on page 9. NOTE: ...
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If you are sharing the printer with client computers that use other versions of Windows, you to have the Starter CD in your CD drive. Click the option to them. This optional step requires you can click Additional Drivers to install their drivers as a convenience to share the printer, and give the printer a share name. 4. 3. ENWW Configuring the printer (Windows) 11
If you are sharing the printer with client computers that use other versions of Windows, you to have the Starter CD in your CD drive. Click the option to them. This optional step requires you can click Additional Drivers to install their drivers as a convenience to share the printer, and give the printer a share name. 4. 3. ENWW Configuring the printer (Windows) 11
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... Install Driver and follow the instructions on their computers. 12 Chapter 2 Getting started ENWW Click Add. A mark appears beside the printer name, indicating that this printer is located in the Installer folder of the Starter CD. 3. To install the software for a locally shared network or for your... connection type. 4. See To share the printer on a locally shared network on page 10. ● Network connection: Individual Macintosh computer users who want to the network with the other ...
... Install Driver and follow the instructions on their computers. 12 Chapter 2 Getting started ENWW Click Add. A mark appears beside the printer name, indicating that this printer is located in the Installer folder of the Starter CD. 3. To install the software for a locally shared network or for your... connection type. 4. See To share the printer on a locally shared network on page 10. ● Network connection: Individual Macintosh computer users who want to the network with the other ...
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... the computer that is connected to the printer. To share the printer on a locally shared network When you connect the printer directly, you can run the Installer program to install the printer sharing software and associated Help files.) ● The client Macintosh computers should have the appropriate HP printer drivers installed. ● The client Macintosh computers...
... the computer that is connected to the printer. To share the printer on a locally shared network When you connect the printer directly, you can run the Installer program to install the printer sharing software and associated Help files.) ● The client Macintosh computers should have the appropriate HP printer drivers installed. ● The client Macintosh computers...
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... the installer icon located in the CD drive. Follow the instructions on the screen. 14 Chapter 2 Getting started ENWW Uninstalling the printer software To uninstall the software for Windows computers If you are not removed from the computer. 9. Insert the Starter CD into the... the desktop. 5. NOTE: If the uninstallation process fails, restart the computer and complete the steps above to uninstall the printer software. 1. If the printer is connected directly to the computer using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you must have administrator privileges to uninstall the software...
... the installer icon located in the CD drive. Follow the instructions on the screen. 14 Chapter 2 Getting started ENWW Uninstalling the printer software To uninstall the software for Windows computers If you are not removed from the computer. 9. Insert the Starter CD into the... the desktop. 5. NOTE: If the uninstallation process fails, restart the computer and complete the steps above to uninstall the printer software. 1. If the printer is connected directly to the computer using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you must have administrator privileges to uninstall the software...
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6. ENWW Uninstalling the printer software 15 Follow the instructions on the screen to remove the printer software. When the Main Installation dialog box appears, select Uninstall from the drop-down list located in the upper-left part of the dialog box. 7.
6. ENWW Uninstalling the printer software 15 Follow the instructions on the screen to remove the printer software. When the Main Installation dialog box appears, select Uninstall from the drop-down list located in the upper-left part of the dialog box. 7.
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...customized installation package by sharing it from the CD menu. A software installation package with the selected language and selected printer components will be launched silently. NOTE: The Customization Utility is available only for Windows. 16 Chapter 2 Getting started ENWW Customizing the... printer software setup program The Starter CD contains a utility that allows system administrators to create customized installation packages that contains the...
...customized installation package by sharing it from the CD menu. A software installation package with the selected language and selected printer components will be launched silently. NOTE: The Customization Utility is available only for Windows. 16 Chapter 2 Getting started ENWW Customizing the... printer software setup program The Starter CD contains a utility that allows system administrators to create customized installation packages that contains the...