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...help...44 Ink Status window...44 Download printer software updates 45 9 Maintenance Install print cartridges...46 Print cartridges...46 Selection numbers...46 Printing with one print cartridge 47 Installation instructions...47 Align the print cartridges...50 Automatically clean print cartridges 50 View estimated ink levels...50 Maintain the printer body...51 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 51 Manually clean print cartridges 51 Maintain print cartridges...53 Print cartridge storage and handling 53 Print cartridge protector...53 Printer Toolbox...54 10 Troubleshooting Error messages...
...help...44 Ink Status window...44 Download printer software updates 45 9 Maintenance Install print cartridges...46 Print cartridges...46 Selection numbers...46 Printing with one print cartridge 47 Installation instructions...47 Align the print cartridges...50 Automatically clean print cartridges 50 View estimated ink levels...50 Maintain the printer body...51 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 51 Manually clean print cartridges 51 Maintain print cartridges...53 Print cartridge storage and handling 53 Print cartridge protector...53 Printer Toolbox...54 10 Troubleshooting Error messages...
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... small photo paper with a tear-off tab 70 Print quality is poor...71 Document is misprinted...72 Text and images are misaligned 73 Document is printed off-center or at an angle 73 Parts of the document are missing or printed in the wrong place 73 Envelope is printed at an angle 73 Document does not reflect the new print settings 73 If you continue to have problems 73 A HP support Ink cartridge warranty...
... small photo paper with a tear-off tab 70 Print quality is poor...71 Document is misprinted...72 Text and images are misaligned 73 Document is printed off-center or at an angle 73 Parts of the document are missing or printed in the wrong place 73 Envelope is printed at an angle 73 Document does not reflect the new print settings 73 If you continue to have problems 73 A HP support Ink cartridge warranty...
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...to use printing shortcuts, select a paper type, change the print resolution, set default print settings, and download printer software updates. Order supplies for print cartridges, view how much ink is left to recycle print cartridges. Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on the left in a print cartridge, print a test page, and remove ink stains. Learn how to print a variety of contents pane on a single sheet, preview a document, and use two-sided printing. Find a solution to the HP Deskjet D1400 Printer series...
...to use printing shortcuts, select a paper type, change the print resolution, set default print settings, and download printer software updates. Order supplies for print cartridges, view how much ink is left to recycle print cartridges. Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on the left in a print cartridge, print a test page, and remove ink stains. Learn how to print a variety of contents pane on a single sheet, preview a document, and use two-sided printing. Find a solution to the HP Deskjet D1400 Printer series...
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Chapter 3 1 USB port Power button and light Use the Power button to turn the printer on after you press the Power button. 1 Power button and light The Power light flashes when the printer is processing. It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off . Paper tray The fold-out paper tray holds paper and other media to turn on and...
Chapter 3 1 USB port Power button and light Use the Power button to turn the printer on after you press the Power button. 1 Power button and light The Power light flashes when the printer is processing. It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off . Paper tray The fold-out paper tray holds paper and other media to turn on and...
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... numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Ink-backup mode. If the message is displayed and two print cartridges are replacing. 1 Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that the print cartridge is installed. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that came with only one print cartridge. Ink-backup mode...
... numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Ink-backup mode. If the message is displayed and two print cartridges are replacing. 1 Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that the print cartridge is installed. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that came with only one print cartridge. Ink-backup mode...
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... photo software, such as HP Photosmart Software. Select any other print settings that you do not need to change the setting to Full if the images that appear washed out. You can also select the Off setting if you must have colors that you print are printing. You can change the Basic default print setting. In the HP Real Life Technologies Photo fix drop-down list. • Paper Type: An appropriate photo paper type • Paper Size: An appropriate photo paper size...
... photo software, such as HP Photosmart Software. Select any other print settings that you do not need to change the setting to Full if the images that appear washed out. You can also select the Off setting if you must have colors that you print are printing. You can change the Basic default print setting. In the HP Real Life Technologies Photo fix drop-down list. • Paper Type: An appropriate photo paper type • Paper Size: An appropriate photo paper size...
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Windows XP users 1. Set default print settings The HP Deskjet uses default print settings for all documents. • Use the Printer Properties dialog box to learn more about specific print settings. • View the Ink Status window for the approximate ink level of each print cartridge. • Download printer software updates for all documents unless you click Print from any software program. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes. 2. This means that the HP Deskjet is automatically selected in the printer drop-down list when...
Windows XP users 1. Set default print settings The HP Deskjet uses default print settings for all documents. • Use the Printer Properties dialog box to learn more about specific print settings. • View the Ink Status window for the approximate ink level of each print cartridge. • Download printer software updates for all documents unless you click Print from any software program. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes. 2. This means that the HP Deskjet is automatically selected in the printer drop-down list when...
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... the onscreen instructions. Download printer software updates 45 From the Windows Start menu, click Programs or All Programs, point to download later versions of the software is displayed in the HP Update window. 4. If a software update is displayed. 3. For information about updating the HP Photosmart Software, see the HP Photosmart Help. The HP Update window is available, select the check box beside the update name. 5. Click Install. 6. Make sure you have installed on the computer. HP Update searches the HP Web site for printer software updates. • If...
... the onscreen instructions. Download printer software updates 45 From the Windows Start menu, click Programs or All Programs, point to download later versions of the software is displayed in the HP Update window. 4. If a software update is displayed. 3. For information about updating the HP Photosmart Software, see the HP Photosmart Help. The HP Update window is available, select the check box beside the update name. 5. Click Install. 6. Make sure you have installed on the computer. HP Update searches the HP Web site for printer software updates. • If...
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... estimated ink levels • Maintain the printer body • Remove ink from your skin and clothing • Manually clean print cartridges • Maintain print cartridges • Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When you need to differ from those you have the correct print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. 46 Maintenance Install the black print cartridge in the left side of the print cartridge cradle. You can print without a black print cartridge but doing so can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to replace print cartridges, make...
... estimated ink levels • Maintain the printer body • Remove ink from your skin and clothing • Manually clean print cartridges • Maintain print cartridges • Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When you need to differ from those you have the correct print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. 46 Maintenance Install the black print cartridge in the left side of the print cartridge cradle. You can print without a black print cartridge but doing so can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to replace print cartridges, make...
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...The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. If the print cartridges are installed in the paper tray. 2. Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 3. Click Clean, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see Maintain print cartridges. Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of the cartridge. Open the printer Toolbox. 3. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 4. Automatically clean print cartridges If your documents are...
...The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. If the print cartridges are installed in the paper tray. 2. Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 3. Click Clean, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see Maintain print cartridges. Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of the cartridge. Open the printer Toolbox. 3. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 4. Automatically clean print cartridges If your documents are...
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... you have purchased an HP photo print cartridge, you are needed. If you do not have a print cartridge protector, you can store it in the protector that comes with the Power button before the Install by date, which is printed on the cartridge package. • When you remove a photo print cartridge from the printer, store it in a print cartridge protector to prevent the ink from the print cartridge, do not attempt to...
... you have purchased an HP photo print cartridge, you are needed. If you do not have a print cartridge protector, you can store it in the protector that comes with the Power button before the Install by date, which is printed on the cartridge package. • When you remove a photo print cartridge from the printer, store it in a print cartridge protector to prevent the ink from the print cartridge, do not attempt to...
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... length. "Printing in ink-backup mode" message If you receive this error message, follow the instructions in Incorrect or missing print cartridge. Chapter 10 "Print cartridge is in the wrong slot" message If you receive an out of paper message, follow the guidelines in Out of paper message. NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. Connect the printer directly to resolve the problem. Installation problems If the software installation program stops or fails, check the following topics for new hardware...
... length. "Printing in ink-backup mode" message If you receive this error message, follow the instructions in Incorrect or missing print cartridge. Chapter 10 "Print cartridge is in the wrong slot" message If you receive an out of paper message, follow the guidelines in Out of paper message. NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. Connect the printer directly to resolve the problem. Installation problems If the software installation program stops or fails, check the following topics for new hardware...
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... printer by using the printer tools. If no error message appears Check the status of paper. • A problem exists with the printer, such as needed. For more information, see Paper jam. What the flashing light means The Power light can flash for several reasons: • The printer cover is open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Features tab, and then click the Printer services button. Printer does not print • Verify the following • Check the printer cable connection • Clear...
... printer by using the printer tools. If no error message appears Check the status of paper. • A problem exists with the printer, such as needed. For more information, see Paper jam. What the flashing light means The Power light can flash for several reasons: • The printer cover is open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Features tab, and then click the Printer services button. Printer does not print • Verify the following • Check the printer cable connection • Clear...
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... paper message • Printer is stalled If the printer stalls while printing a document, raise the printer cover, and then disconnect the power cable from moving back and forth. 2. Click Stop, and then click Start to www.hp.com/support. Make sure the print cartridges are printing Documents containing graphics or photos print more information, see Paper jam. 5. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the left side of the printer, and then turn on the printer. Lower the printer cover...
... paper message • Printer is stalled If the printer stalls while printing a document, raise the printer cover, and then disconnect the power cable from moving back and forth. 2. Click Stop, and then click Start to www.hp.com/support. Make sure the print cartridges are printing Documents containing graphics or photos print more information, see Paper jam. 5. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the left side of the printer, and then turn on the printer. Lower the printer cover...
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... not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Paper problems 65 This printing mode lets you print with a single print cartridge, but it slows the printer and affects the quality of plastic tape has been removed from a print cartridge ▲ Hold the print cartridge so that the print cartridge is initiated. Disconnect the printer power cord from the paper tray. 2. They are installed in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Touching these parts will result in...
... not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Paper problems 65 This printing mode lets you print with a single print cartridge, but it slows the printer and affects the quality of plastic tape has been removed from a print cartridge ▲ Hold the print cartridge so that the print cartridge is initiated. Disconnect the printer power cord from the paper tray. 2. They are installed in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Touching these parts will result in...
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... make sure that came with only the tri-color print cartridge. For the correct part numbers, see Print a test page. Print quality is installed. For more information, see Manually clean print cartridges. • Replace the print cartridge. For more information, see Automatically clean print cartridges. • If there are having problems with ink streaks Solution: If your prints, clean the electrical contacts. If the black text and images on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. For additional print cartridge troubleshooting, visit the HP Web site at www.hp.com/ support...
... make sure that came with only the tri-color print cartridge. For the correct part numbers, see Print a test page. Print quality is installed. For more information, see Manually clean print cartridges. • Replace the print cartridge. For more information, see Automatically clean print cartridges. • If there are having problems with ink streaks Solution: If your prints, clean the electrical contacts. If the black text and images on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. For additional print cartridge troubleshooting, visit the HP Web site at www.hp.com/ support...
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... quoted a service charge.) 4. This warranty does not cover HP ink products that came with the HP Deskjet. 2. During the warranty period the product is available to qualified online support specialists • Software and driver updates for your HP Deskjet • Valuable HP Deskjet and troubleshooting information for up-to-date device information and expert assistance and includes the following features: • Fast access to all HP customers. HP online support is covered as...
... quoted a service charge.) 4. This warranty does not cover HP ink products that came with the HP Deskjet. 2. During the warranty period the product is available to qualified online support specialists • Software and driver updates for your HP Deskjet • Valuable HP Deskjet and troubleshooting information for up-to-date device information and expert assistance and includes the following features: • Fast access to all HP customers. HP online support is covered as...
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...) Envelopes: 70 to 90 g/m² (20 to 24 lb) Cards: Up to 200 g/m² (110-lb index maximum) Photo Paper: Up to 280 g/m² (75-lb index maximum) Environmental product stewardship program Hewlett-Packard is committed to locate, access, and remove using common tools. NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. Software compatibility Windows compatible (2000 and XP) Physical specifications Printer dimension (with the tray extended...
...) Envelopes: 70 to 90 g/m² (20 to 24 lb) Cards: Up to 200 g/m² (110-lb index maximum) Photo Paper: Up to 280 g/m² (75-lb index maximum) Environmental product stewardship program Hewlett-Packard is committed to locate, access, and remove using common tools. NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. Software compatibility Windows compatible (2000 and XP) Physical specifications Printer dimension (with the tray extended...
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...H Hewlett-Packard Company notices 2 HP Photosmart Software downloading 45 I index card printing 24 ink low 64 Ink Status window 44 ink, removing ink from skin and clothing 51 ink-backup mode 11 installation program stops 56 installing print cartridges 46 iron-on transfer printing 32 L label printing 25 LED indicator statement 81 letter printing 21 lights Power light 8 low ink 50 M maintenance print cartridges 53 printer 46 printer body 51 maximum dpi 39 O order paper 76 print cartridges 76 Setup Guide 76 software 76 User Guide 76 other document printing 19 P page order, setting 35 paper order...
...H Hewlett-Packard Company notices 2 HP Photosmart Software downloading 45 I index card printing 24 ink low 64 Ink Status window 44 ink, removing ink from skin and clothing 51 ink-backup mode 11 installation program stops 56 installing print cartridges 46 iron-on transfer printing 32 L label printing 25 LED indicator statement 81 letter printing 21 lights Power light 8 low ink 50 M maintenance print cartridges 53 printer 46 printer body 51 maximum dpi 39 O order paper 76 print cartridges 76 Setup Guide 76 software 76 User Guide 76 other document printing 19 P page order, setting 35 paper order...
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... 23 poster printing 31 power light is flashing if an error message appears 59 if no error message appears 59 presentation printing 41 print cartridge problems incorrect print cartridge 62 print cartridges aligning 50 cleaning automatically 50 cleaning manually 51 faulty 63 installing 46 low on ink 64 maintaining 53 not installed properly 63 order 76 ordering information 50 print with one print cartridge 11 problem message 63 replacing 10 selection numbers 46 used with the printer 10 print preview 37 print quality blank pages print 72 print queue, clearing 60 print resolution 39 print settings...
... 23 poster printing 31 power light is flashing if an error message appears 59 if no error message appears 59 presentation printing 41 print cartridge problems incorrect print cartridge 62 print cartridges aligning 50 cleaning automatically 50 cleaning manually 51 faulty 63 installing 46 low on ink 64 maintaining 53 not installed properly 63 order 76 ordering information 50 print with one print cartridge 11 problem message 63 replacing 10 selection numbers 46 used with the printer 10 print preview 37 print quality blank pages print 72 print queue, clearing 60 print resolution 39 print settings...