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...allow you want the best print quality, we recommend HP Papers. Photo papers dry rapidly and resist fingerprints and smudges. • HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film makes your special documents. • HP Bright White Paper delivers high-contrast colors and sharp text. It is easy to make ...sides for two-sided color usage, with cutouts or perforations. • Photo paper other than HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. • Envelopes. • Transparency film other than HP Premium or Premium Plus. • Multiple-part forms or label stock. 10 hp fax 1240 series paper sizes ...
...allow you want the best print quality, we recommend HP Papers. Photo papers dry rapidly and resist fingerprints and smudges. • HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film makes your special documents. • HP Bright White Paper delivers high-contrast colors and sharp text. It is easy to make ...sides for two-sided color usage, with cutouts or perforations. • Photo paper other than HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. • Envelopes. • Transparency film other than HP Premium or Premium Plus. • Multiple-part forms or label stock. 10 hp fax 1240 series paper sizes ...
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...the frequency of replacing your print cartridges, because it uses less ink. • Best: produces the highest quality for most of your...; Normal: delivers high-quality output and is of the display. copy 52 hp fax 1240 series chapter 4 increase copy speed or quality The HP Fax provides three options that sometimes occurs in solid areas. The text is the ... the graphics might be of Copies Copy Quality Lighter/Darker Reduce/Enlarge Paper Type Copy Paper Size Enhancements Color Intensity Set New Defaults Copy Quality Normal Fast Best 3 Press ! Copy Menu Number of lower quality...
...the frequency of replacing your print cartridges, because it uses less ink. • Best: produces the highest quality for most of your...; Normal: delivers high-quality output and is of the display. copy 52 hp fax 1240 series chapter 4 increase copy speed or quality The HP Fax provides three options that sometimes occurs in solid areas. The text is the ... the graphics might be of Copies Copy Quality Lighter/Darker Reduce/Enlarge Paper Type Copy Paper Size Enhancements Color Intensity Set New Defaults Copy Quality Normal Fast Best 3 Press ! Copy Menu Number of lower quality...
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...work with a chamois or soft cloth. Place the print cartridge immediately in an air tight container, be careful to place them so that the ink nozzles do not scrub the strip. 4 Dry the strip with print cartridges To ensure the best print quality from the print cartridge. Caution!...in a print cartridge protector or an airtight, plastic container. do not touch the sides of the device does not require cleaning. maintain maintain your hp fax 2 Clean the white strip with a soft cloth or sponge slightly moistened with a damp cloth to remove any residual alcohol. When storing the cartridges...
...work with a chamois or soft cloth. Place the print cartridge immediately in an air tight container, be careful to place them so that the ink nozzles do not scrub the strip. 4 Dry the strip with print cartridges To ensure the best print quality from the print cartridge. Caution!...in a print cartridge protector or an airtight, plastic container. do not touch the sides of the device does not require cleaning. maintain maintain your hp fax 2 Clean the white strip with a soft cloth or sponge slightly moistened with a damp cloth to remove any residual alcohol. When storing the cartridges...
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Do not clean the print cartridges unnecessarily. This wastes ink and shortens the life of the HP Fax unless necessary. This report provides useful information about your print cartridges, including status information. 1 Load letter, A4, or legal-size paper. 2 Press ... nozzles that can clog when exposed to air. Print Report 1:Automatic Reports Setup 2:Last Transaction 3:Fax Log 4:Speed Dial List 5:Self-Test Report 6:Caller ID Report 7:Junk Fax Report Black bar Color bars 66 hp fax 1240 series The print cartridges have not been used for more than a few minutes. Caution! maintain...
Do not clean the print cartridges unnecessarily. This wastes ink and shortens the life of the HP Fax unless necessary. This report provides useful information about your print cartridges, including status information. 1 Load letter, A4, or legal-size paper. 2 Press ... nozzles that can clog when exposed to air. Print Report 1:Automatic Reports Setup 2:Last Transaction 3:Fax Log 4:Speed Dial List 5:Self-Test Report 6:Caller ID Report 7:Junk Fax Report Black bar Color bars 66 hp fax 1240 series The print cartridges have not been used for more than a few minutes. Caution! maintain...
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...names and how to replace the print cartridge. Do not clean with pink pull tab (must be removed) Do not touch the gold-colored contacts or the ink nozzles replace the print cartridges A message appears on page 67. - You might need to handle the print cartridge. When you have ...you see order print cartridges on the self-test report: black, cyan, magenta, and yellow. - You will find four color bars on page 61. maintain maintain your hp fax 4 Check the Self-Test Report for the print cartridge is recommended that you receive this might indicate clogged nozzles or dirty ...
...names and how to replace the print cartridge. Do not clean with pink pull tab (must be removed) Do not touch the gold-colored contacts or the ink nozzles replace the print cartridges A message appears on page 67. - You might need to handle the print cartridge. When you have ...you see order print cartridges on the self-test report: black, cyan, magenta, and yellow. - You will find four color bars on page 61. maintain maintain your hp fax 4 Check the Self-Test Report for the print cartridge is recommended that you receive this might indicate clogged nozzles or dirty ...
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maintain chapter 6 1 Turn on the top of its packaging and, being careful to release it, and then pull it toward you out of the print cartridge to touch only the black plastic, gently remove the tape by using the pink pull tab. 68 hp fax 1240 series Note: It is normal to see ink buildup in the print cartridge slots. 3 Remove the new print cartridge from its slot. Print-carriage access door The print carriage moves into view. 2 After the carriage stops moving, push down on the HP Fax, and then lift open the print-carriage access door.
maintain chapter 6 1 Turn on the top of its packaging and, being careful to release it, and then pull it toward you out of the print cartridge to touch only the black plastic, gently remove the tape by using the pink pull tab. 68 hp fax 1240 series Note: It is normal to see ink buildup in the print cartridge slots. 3 Remove the new print cartridge from its slot. Print-carriage access door The print carriage moves into view. 2 After the carriage stops moving, push down on the HP Fax, and then lift open the print-carriage access door.
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...drying in at a slight upward angle. Do not attempt to push the cartridge straight into the slot. Do not touch the gold-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Slide the print cartridge at a slight angle up into place. Caution! user guide 69 Press firmly until the print cartridge snaps... into the slot. It must install both print cartridges in at a upward slight angle. 5 Hold the tri-color print cartridge with the HP label on the display. 7 Press OK. maintain maintain your HP Fax to work. 6 Close the print-carriage access door. Note: You must slide in order for your...
...drying in at a slight upward angle. Do not attempt to push the cartridge straight into the slot. Do not touch the gold-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Slide the print cartridge at a slight angle up into place. Caution! user guide 69 Press firmly until the print cartridge snaps... into the slot. It must install both print cartridges in at a upward slight angle. 5 Hold the tri-color print cartridge with the HP label on the display. 7 Press OK. maintain maintain your HP Fax to work. 6 Close the print-carriage access door. Note: You must slide in order for your...
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... tray and press OK. Recycle or discard the alignment page. This wastes ink and shortens the life of the colored bars. This selects Tools and then selects Clean Print Cartridge. 70 hp fax 1240 series The HP Fax prints an alignment page. 2 Otherwise, you can also align the print ...cartridges at any of the ink nozzles. 1 Press Setup. 2 Press 5, then press 1. When "Alignment Complete"...
... tray and press OK. Recycle or discard the alignment page. This wastes ink and shortens the life of the colored bars. This selects Tools and then selects Clean Print Cartridge. 70 hp fax 1240 series The HP Fax prints an alignment page. 2 Otherwise, you can also align the print ...cartridges at any of the ink nozzles. 1 Press Setup. 2 Press 5, then press 1. When "Alignment Complete"...
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... not come apart or leave fibers. • Distilled, filtered, or bottled water (tap water might contain contaminants that can damage the print cartridge or the HP Fax. 1 Turn the HP Fax on and open the print-carriage access door. 2 After the carriage stops moving, unplug the power cord from the back of the... not use platen cleaners or alcohol to release it, and then pull it toward you out of its slot. 4 Inspect the print cartridge contacts for ink and debris buildup. 5 Dip a clean foam rubber swab or lint-free cloth into distilled water, and squeeze any excess water from it. 6 Hold the print...
... not come apart or leave fibers. • Distilled, filtered, or bottled water (tap water might contain contaminants that can damage the print cartridge or the HP Fax. 1 Turn the HP Fax on and open the print-carriage access door. 2 After the carriage stops moving, unplug the power cord from the back of the... not use platen cleaners or alcohol to release it, and then pull it toward you out of its slot. 4 Inspect the print cartridge contacts for ink and debris buildup. 5 Dip a clean foam rubber swab or lint-free cloth into distilled water, and squeeze any excess water from it. 6 Hold the print...
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... plugged in the front panel display, there might have gently pulled the pink tab to touch the gold-colored contacts or ink nozzles, make sure you press the On button too quickly. troubleshooting 96 hp fax 1240 series Lift open the print-carriage access door to power on . Test the power outlet to a power supply...
... plugged in the front panel display, there might have gently pulled the pink tab to touch the gold-colored contacts or ink nozzles, make sure you press the On button too quickly. troubleshooting 96 hp fax 1240 series Lift open the print-carriage access door to power on . Test the power outlet to a power supply...
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.... Align and clean the print cartridges. See clean the print cartridge contacts on page 67. troubleshooting 98 hp fax 1240 series Being careful not to touch the gold-colored contacts or ink nozzles, make sure you have already replaced it. The self-test report shows streaking or white lines through... one or more of ink. See replace the print cartridges on page 71. See align the print cartridges on page 70 and clean the print cartridges on page 66. chapter 8 print cartridge problems problem The HP Fax does not print satisfactorily. If you determine ...
.... Align and clean the print cartridges. See clean the print cartridge contacts on page 67. troubleshooting 98 hp fax 1240 series Being careful not to touch the gold-colored contacts or ink nozzles, make sure you have already replaced it. The self-test report shows streaking or white lines through... one or more of ink. See replace the print cartridges on page 71. See align the print cartridges on page 70 and clean the print cartridges on page 66. chapter 8 print cartridge problems problem The HP Fax does not print satisfactorily. If you determine ...
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.... • The Lighter/Darker setting for the HP Fax is set to Fast. Press " to darken it, and then press Start Black or Start Color. Press Copy until Copy Quality appears in the top line of ink. Try setting the Copy Quality setting to Fast. troubleshooting copy problems ...the paper. Check the Copy Quality setting. a. a. Use HP Premium Papers or any other on the wrong side of ink. until the appropriate quality setting appears, and then press Start Black or Start Color. See enhance the colors of your HP Fax. • You are clogged or out of the paper....
.... • The Lighter/Darker setting for the HP Fax is set to Fast. Press " to darken it, and then press Start Black or Start Color. Press Copy until Copy Quality appears in the top line of ink. Try setting the Copy Quality setting to Fast. troubleshooting copy problems ...the paper. Check the Copy Quality setting. a. a. Use HP Premium Papers or any other on the wrong side of ink. until the appropriate quality setting appears, and then press Start Black or Start Color. See enhance the colors of your HP Fax. • You are clogged or out of the paper....
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... might have a fiber buildup or might be low on page 65. Use a high print quality (Normal or Best) for the HP Fax is set to fit on ink. Parts of paper loaded in the paper tray, use the Reduce/Enlarge feature to reduce your original is a problem with the print... cartridges. The paper type setting is set to Best. Set the Enhancements setting to check them. See work with print cartridges on ink. troubleshooting 100 hp fax 1240 series Set the quality to Fast. For information, see reduce or enlarge on page 65. Check the Copy Quality setting. If this does...
... might have a fiber buildup or might be low on page 65. Use a high print quality (Normal or Best) for the HP Fax is set to fit on ink. Parts of paper loaded in the paper tray, use the Reduce/Enlarge feature to reduce your original is a problem with the print... cartridges. The paper type setting is set to Best. Set the Enhancements setting to check them. See work with print cartridges on ink. troubleshooting 100 hp fax 1240 series Set the quality to Fast. For information, see reduce or enlarge on page 65. Check the Copy Quality setting. If this does...
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The printout is empty or the HP Fax has a paper jam. Make sure the paper size you do print. troubleshooting information problem possible cause and solution The last page of my • The ... into the document feeder (portrait orientation). • The print cartridges need cleaning or are out of ink. If this does not solve the problem, one or both of the print cartridges might be out of ink. document does not Make sure paper is loaded in the paper tray and that you specify...
The printout is empty or the HP Fax has a paper jam. Make sure the paper size you do print. troubleshooting information problem possible cause and solution The last page of my • The ... into the document feeder (portrait orientation). • The print cartridges need cleaning or are out of ink. If this does not solve the problem, one or both of the print cartridges might be out of ink. document does not Make sure paper is loaded in the paper tray and that you specify...
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.... 104 hp fax 1240 series Check with the print cartridges. Sometimes pages are horizontal • There is "noisy". • You selected a high resolution for faxing. There are missing because two or more pages of your HP Fax for faxing, see set backup fax reception on page 48 and reprint the faxes in memory on page 97. Pages of ink. For...
.... 104 hp fax 1240 series Check with the print cartridges. Sometimes pages are horizontal • There is "noisy". • You selected a high resolution for faxing. There are missing because two or more pages of your HP Fax for faxing, see set backup fax reception on page 48 and reprint the faxes in memory on page 97. Pages of ink. For...
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...HP Fax does not support. Remove and check right cartridge. For more information, see work with print cartridges on page 65. Make sure to the telephone wall jack. Remove and reinsert the print cartridge. - For more information, see work with print cartridges on page 65. user guide 109 Insert ink... cartridges. • The referenced print cartridge is incorrect. Remove and reinsert the print cartridges. Color ink low. Remove and reinsert it runs out of ink. If this does not help, clean the print...
...HP Fax does not support. Remove and check right cartridge. For more information, see work with print cartridges on page 65. Make sure to the telephone wall jack. Remove and reinsert the print cartridge. - For more information, see work with print cartridges on page 65. user guide 109 Insert ink... cartridges. • The referenced print cartridge is incorrect. Remove and reinsert the print cartridges. Color ink low. Remove and reinsert it runs out of ink. If this does not help, clean the print...
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technical information 9 The technical specifications and international regulatory information for your HP Fax are using. It does not accept photo paper, transparency film,... feeder accepts plain paper only. This section contains the following topics: • paper specifications on page 117 • fax specifications on page 118 • physical specifications on page 118 • power specifications on page 119 • environmental ... capacity is affected by the type of paper and the amount of ink you are provided in this section. HP recommends emptying the output tray frequently.
technical information 9 The technical specifications and international regulatory information for your HP Fax are using. It does not accept photo paper, transparency film,... feeder accepts plain paper only. This section contains the following topics: • paper specifications on page 117 • fax specifications on page 118 • physical specifications on page 118 • power specifications on page 119 • environmental ... capacity is affected by the type of paper and the amount of ink you are provided in this section. HP recommends emptying the output tray frequently.
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... and labor): 1 Year Duration of Limited Warranty (CD media): 90 Days Duration of Limited Warranty (print cartridges): Until the HP ink is also provided. provide telephone assistance on Saturdays. Service coverage begins on product purchase date and the pack must contact an..., duty and taxes; This section contains the following topics: • duration of warranty" date printed on page 129 • returning your hp fax for basic troubleshooting first. If a customer device needs a minor part replacement and these parts can upgrade your standard factory warranty is depleted or...
... and labor): 1 Year Duration of Limited Warranty (CD media): 90 Days Duration of Limited Warranty (print cartridges): Until the HP ink is also provided. provide telephone assistance on Saturdays. Service coverage begins on product purchase date and the pack must contact an..., duty and taxes; This section contains the following topics: • duration of warranty" date printed on page 129 • returning your hp fax for basic troubleshooting first. If a customer device needs a minor part replacement and these parts can upgrade your standard factory warranty is depleted or...
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... 47 blocked carriage, 96 busy, HP Fax, 113 C call for service error, 114 call waiting, 30 caller ID, 47 cancel copy, 59 fax, 49 scheduled fax, 21 cartridges align, 70 clean, ...color bleeds, 99 enhance photos, 58 faxes, 19 intensity, 54, 59 contrast, fax, 38 copy, 51 black and white, 53 blank, 103 cancel, 59 color bleeds, 99 default settings, 52 enlarge, 55 fit to page, 55 has ink...52 fax, 40 restore factory defaults, 72 distinctive ringing, 44 E empty print cartridge, 96, 98 environment energy consumption, 119 environmental product stewardship program, 119 environmental specifications, 119 inkjet ...
... 47 blocked carriage, 96 busy, HP Fax, 113 C call for service error, 114 call waiting, 30 caller ID, 47 cancel copy, 59 fax, 49 scheduled fax, 21 cartridges align, 70 clean, ...color bleeds, 99 enhance photos, 58 faxes, 19 intensity, 54, 59 contrast, fax, 38 copy, 51 black and white, 53 blank, 103 cancel, 59 color bleeds, 99 default settings, 52 enlarge, 55 fit to page, 55 has ink...52 fax, 40 restore factory defaults, 72 distinctive ringing, 44 E empty print cartridge, 96, 98 environment energy consumption, 119 environmental product stewardship program, 119 environmental specifications, 119 inkjet ...
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see print cartridges ink is smeared, 100 ISDN, 46 J junk fax number, 47 hp fax 1240 series index answer ring pattern, 44 automatically receive, 24 block junk fax numbers, 47 busy, 44 busy line, 111 caller ID, 47 cancel, 49 cancel forward, 43 cancel scheduled, 21 color send fails, 111 confirm, 18 ...contrast, 38 date and time, 41 defaults, 40 distinctive ringing, 44 enter text, 32 error correction mode (ECM), 46 fax specifications, 118 fax speed, 46 forward, 43 header, 31 HP Fax out of memory, 114 lighten or darken...
see print cartridges ink is smeared, 100 ISDN, 46 J junk fax number, 47 hp fax 1240 series index answer ring pattern, 44 automatically receive, 24 block junk fax numbers, 47 busy, 44 busy line, 111 caller ID, 47 cancel, 49 cancel forward, 43 cancel scheduled, 21 color send fails, 111 confirm, 18 ...contrast, 38 date and time, 41 defaults, 40 distinctive ringing, 44 enter text, 32 error correction mode (ECM), 46 fax specifications, 118 fax speed, 46 forward, 43 header, 31 HP Fax out of memory, 114 lighten or darken...