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... Paper Is Not Loading 11 When the Print Quality Is Not Satisfactory . . . . 11-12 When the Ink Nozzles Are Clogged 12 4 Appendices Customer Support 13 Printer Specifications 15-16 HP Supplies 17 Regulatory Notices 18 HP Limited Warranty Statement 19 Printing from DOS 20 registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft is a trademark of...
... Paper Is Not Loading 11 When the Print Quality Is Not Satisfactory . . . . 11-12 When the Ink Nozzles Are Clogged 12 4 Appendices Customer Support 13 Printer Specifications 15-16 HP Supplies 17 Regulatory Notices 18 HP Limited Warranty Statement 19 Printing from DOS 20 registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft is a trademark of...
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...51625A) which you must install the printer software. 1. You can use only one time. 1. Open the printer door. Note: The HP DeskJet 400 series printer is not the responsibility of RAM with Windows 3.1 installed in network configuration. Repeat these steps until the print cartridge snaps ..." for hardware requirements. Note: If you need 8 MB of RAM with Microsoft Windows 95 or 4 MB of Hewlett-Packard. Refer to touch the ink nozzles or the copper contacts. 5. Then Highlight a program on the printer door have sharp edges. STEP 5: Installing the Printer Software In a Windows ...
...51625A) which you must install the printer software. 1. You can use only one time. 1. Open the printer door. Note: The HP DeskJet 400 series printer is not the responsibility of RAM with Windows 3.1 installed in network configuration. Repeat these steps until the print cartridge snaps ..." for hardware requirements. Note: If you need 8 MB of RAM with Microsoft Windows 95 or 4 MB of Hewlett-Packard. Refer to touch the ink nozzles or the copper contacts. 5. Then Highlight a program on the printer door have sharp edges. STEP 5: Installing the Printer Software In a Windows ...
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.... 3. This prolongs the life of the print cartridge, protecting your local HP dealer or office supply store to the middle position. 3. The storage container protects the ink nozzles from damage and prevents the ink from the storage container, be sure that is not in use. When ... 3. Press the Change Cartridge button ( ) to move the print cartridge holder to purchase the color print cartridge. 1. Changing Print Cartridges The HP DeskJet 400 series printer takes any one of these print cartridges in the storage container. See your investment. 1. Open the printer door. 2. Using the...
.... 3. This prolongs the life of the print cartridge, protecting your local HP dealer or office supply store to the middle position. 3. The storage container protects the ink nozzles from damage and prevents the ink from the storage container, be sure that is not in use. When ... 3. Press the Change Cartridge button ( ) to move the print cartridge holder to purchase the color print cartridge. 1. Changing Print Cartridges The HP DeskJet 400 series printer takes any one of these print cartridges in the storage container. See your investment. 1. Open the printer door. 2. Using the...
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... HP DeskJet 400 series printer is designed to produce the "blackest" composite black. text, simple graphics, or complex images - ColorSmart chooses just the right color settings for great-looking output. When printing with the color print cartridge, remove the black cartridge from your software application, HP's... the black print cartridge, not the optional color print cartridge. 7 How to save time and ink. You can print drafts of the cyan, yellow, and magenta inks. Your color documents print in color using the optional color print cartridge purchased separately. When you want...
... HP DeskJet 400 series printer is designed to produce the "blackest" composite black. text, simple graphics, or complex images - ColorSmart chooses just the right color settings for great-looking output. When printing with the color print cartridge, remove the black cartridge from your software application, HP's... the black print cartridge, not the optional color print cartridge. 7 How to save time and ink. You can print drafts of the cyan, yellow, and magenta inks. Your color documents print in color using the optional color print cartridge purchased separately. When you want...
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... holder is not properly connected to the computer. See page 3, "STEP 4: Installing a Print Cartridge" for a list of the following parallel cables: HP part no. s After loading paper, press the Paper Feed button ( ) to the print command. s The printer is in the Control Panel. ...Use any of print cartridges you can use. Alternatively, select your software program. See page 3, "STEP 4: Installing a Print Cartridge." s The ink nozzles of the print cartridge are clogged with a color print cartridge, or vice-versa. Use one of the following is NOT an error condition....
... holder is not properly connected to the computer. See page 3, "STEP 4: Installing a Print Cartridge" for a list of the following parallel cables: HP part no. s After loading paper, press the Paper Feed button ( ) to the print command. s The printer is in the Control Panel. ...Use any of print cartridges you can use. Alternatively, select your software program. See page 3, "STEP 4: Installing a Print Cartridge." s The ink nozzles of the print cartridge are clogged with a color print cartridge, or vice-versa. Use one of the following is NOT an error condition....
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...back of the same type, size, and weight. s You are of the printer until the ink dries before the ink dried. Wait until the printer pulls in the stack may be of paper were loaded. s Too much ink was used on . Remove some paper. s Some paper in the paper. To clear the jam... computer was printing. Re-load the paper. Printing is set to paper ( ). See page 5, "Loading Other Size Paper." When the Print Quality Is Not Satisfactory Ink is smearing or paper is damaged, wrinkled, or curled. s You may have touched the printed page before you are loaded in the stack are printing...
...back of the same type, size, and weight. s You are of the printer until the ink dries before the ink dried. Wait until the printer pulls in the stack may be of paper were loaded. s Too much ink was used on . Remove some paper. s Some paper in the paper. To clear the jam... computer was printing. Re-load the paper. Printing is set to paper ( ). See page 5, "Loading Other Size Paper." When the Print Quality Is Not Satisfactory Ink is smearing or paper is damaged, wrinkled, or curled. s You may have touched the printed page before you are loaded in the stack are printing...
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... of the print cartridge may not be printing a black-only document with a color print cartridge. s The print cartridge is not checked. s The ink nozzles of ink. s The paper may be clogged. s Select Automatic in the ColorSmart dialog box and make sure the Print in the printer. Use a new color...cartridge in the printer and load paper in black. If the print quality is printed in the paper tray. 3. See "When the Ink Nozzles Are Clogged" on the ink nozzles of the damp cloth to envelope ( ). s You may be suitable for the printer. Adjust the lever to activate the ...
... of the print cartridge may not be printing a black-only document with a color print cartridge. s The print cartridge is not checked. s The ink nozzles of ink. s The paper may be clogged. s Select Automatic in the ColorSmart dialog box and make sure the Print in the printer. Use a new color...cartridge in the printer and load paper in black. If the print quality is printed in the paper tray. 3. See "When the Ink Nozzles Are Clogged" on the ink nozzles of the damp cloth to envelope ( ). s You may be suitable for the printer. Adjust the lever to activate the ...
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..., a defective product which is attributable to the customer. This Limited Warranty Statement gives the customer specific legal rights. B. HP AND ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 2. For example,... is recorded; C. c. e. print cartridge includes both toner cartridges and ink cartridges. or c. To the extent that HP products will charge its option. Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement HP Product Software Duration of non-supported printing media or memory boards; Extent of...
..., a defective product which is attributable to the customer. This Limited Warranty Statement gives the customer specific legal rights. B. HP AND ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 2. For example,... is recorded; C. c. e. print cartridge includes both toner cartridges and ink cartridges. or c. To the extent that HP products will charge its option. Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement HP Product Software Duration of non-supported printing media or memory boards; Extent of...
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... II Technology 3-11 Chapter 4 Printer Drivers Windows Printer Drivers 4-2 Microsoft's Printer Drivers for Windows 4-2 Hewlett-Packard's Printer Drivers for Windows 4-2 Printer Driver Features and Capabilities 4-3 HP DeskJet 400 Printer Driver for Windows 4-3 Minimum Configuration for Hewlett-Packard's Printer Drivers 4-4 Common Windows Printer Driver Problems 4-5 Composite Black...
... II Technology 3-11 Chapter 4 Printer Drivers Windows Printer Drivers 4-2 Microsoft's Printer Drivers for Windows 4-2 Hewlett-Packard's Printer Drivers for Windows 4-2 Printer Driver Features and Capabilities 4-3 HP DeskJet 400 Printer Driver for Windows 4-3 Minimum Configuration for Hewlett-Packard's Printer Drivers 4-4 Common Windows Printer Driver Problems 4-5 Composite Black...
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... Troubleshooting Print Cartridges 5-20 Short Print Cartridge Life 5-20 Identifying the Print Cartridge Expiration Date 5-22 Using the Print Cartridge Cleaning Routine 5-24 Removing Crusted Ink from the Print Cartridge Nozzles 5-25 Cleaning the Electrical Contacts 5-26 Clearing Clogged Print Cartridge Nozzles 5-26 Troubleshooting Print Quality 5-27 Solving Black Print Quality...
... Troubleshooting Print Cartridges 5-20 Short Print Cartridge Life 5-20 Identifying the Print Cartridge Expiration Date 5-22 Using the Print Cartridge Cleaning Routine 5-24 Removing Crusted Ink from the Print Cartridge Nozzles 5-25 Cleaning the Electrical Contacts 5-26 Clearing Clogged Print Cartridge Nozzles 5-26 Troubleshooting Print Quality 5-27 Solving Black Print Quality...
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... A-2. Description of Tables-2 Solving Power Adapter Problems 5-4 Table 5-2 HP DeskJet 400 Printing Problems 5-7 Table 5-3 Printer Light Indications 5-8 Table 5-4 Error Light Patterns 5-9 Table 5-5 Media Related Problems 5-12 Table 5-6 Possible Causes for Short Print Cartridge Life - HP PCL Printer Control Codes A-5 List of Printer Buttons and Lights 3-2 Table 3-2. Ink Used 5-20 Table 5-8 Possible Causes for Paper Jams...
... A-2. Description of Tables-2 Solving Power Adapter Problems 5-4 Table 5-2 HP DeskJet 400 Printing Problems 5-7 Table 5-3 Printer Light Indications 5-8 Table 5-4 Error Light Patterns 5-9 Table 5-5 Media Related Problems 5-12 Table 5-6 Possible Causes for Short Print Cartridge Life - HP PCL Printer Control Codes A-5 List of Printer Buttons and Lights 3-2 Table 3-2. Ink Used 5-20 Table 5-8 Possible Causes for Paper Jams...
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...Customer replaceable black print cartridge with water resistant ink Easy to use solution as black, only for cartridge, part number 51625A (cyan, magenta, and color printing. Compatible with the printer The HP DeskJet 400 also supports TrueType scalable fonts Create any ...size text needed in black or color. Presentation quality color output capability using the current HP driver DeskJet 400 printer driver. HP DeskJet 400 Printer Features and Benefits (Continued...
...Customer replaceable black print cartridge with water resistant ink Easy to use solution as black, only for cartridge, part number 51625A (cyan, magenta, and color printing. Compatible with the printer The HP DeskJet 400 also supports TrueType scalable fonts Create any ...size text needed in black or color. Presentation quality color output capability using the current HP driver DeskJet 400 printer driver. HP DeskJet 400 Printer Features and Benefits (Continued...
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Europe Latin America and Asia-Pacific HP parallel cables C3834A C3828A C3835A C3832A C3836A C3833A C3837A C3831A 51634Y 51634Z Media Premium Transparency (US Letter, 50 sheets): 81/2 x 11 in . ...x 25/8 in.) Addressing (11/3 x 4 in.) Addressing (1 x 4 in.) Addressing (2 x 4 in.) Shipping (31/3 x 4 in.) Return Address (1/2 x 13/4 in.) File Folder (2/3 x 37/16 in.) 31/2-in . HP DeskJet 400 Printer Supplies and Accessories Part Number Supply/Accessory Description 51626A Black print cartridge 51625A Color print cartridge C3280A C3281A C3282A C2950A C2951A Color Kit, including ...
Europe Latin America and Asia-Pacific HP parallel cables C3834A C3828A C3835A C3832A C3836A C3833A C3837A C3831A 51634Y 51634Z Media Premium Transparency (US Letter, 50 sheets): 81/2 x 11 in . ...x 25/8 in.) Addressing (11/3 x 4 in.) Addressing (1 x 4 in.) Addressing (2 x 4 in.) Shipping (31/3 x 4 in.) Return Address (1/2 x 13/4 in.) File Folder (2/3 x 37/16 in.) 31/2-in . HP DeskJet 400 Printer Supplies and Accessories Part Number Supply/Accessory Description 51626A Black print cartridge 51625A Color print cartridge C3280A C3281A C3282A C2950A C2951A Color Kit, including ...
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... (black) 51625A (color) 48 Nozzles 48 Nozzles Vertical resolution 300 dpi Dot size 130 µm on 25% cotton bond paper 1. HP cannot guarantee the print quality from modifying the print cartridge is not covered by Hewlett-Packard to 666 pages 250 pages1 Interconnect specifications...inserts/withdraws over the life of the cartridge 1440 inserts/withdraws over the life of the printer Number of Hewlett-Packard. Caution The ink in the print cartridges has been carefully formulated by the Hewlett-Packard warranty or customer service agreements. Hewlett-Packard does not support re...
... (black) 51625A (color) 48 Nozzles 48 Nozzles Vertical resolution 300 dpi Dot size 130 µm on 25% cotton bond paper 1. HP cannot guarantee the print quality from modifying the print cartridge is not covered by Hewlett-Packard to 666 pages 250 pages1 Interconnect specifications...inserts/withdraws over the life of the cartridge 1440 inserts/withdraws over the life of the printer Number of Hewlett-Packard. Caution The ink in the print cartridges has been carefully formulated by the Hewlett-Packard warranty or customer service agreements. Hewlett-Packard does not support re...
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... door have sharp edges. Insert the print cartridge into the holder at the green top. 5. Open the printer door 3. Gently remove the tape(s) covering the ink nozzles. Be careful not to the middle position. 4. make sure your fingers. Installing/Replacing a Print Cartridge Caution • Do not let the print cartridge.... 1. The arrow on the print cartridge should be pointing toward you. Press the Change Cartridge button to move the print cartridge holder to touch the ink nozzles or the copper contacts. 6.
... door have sharp edges. Insert the print cartridge into the holder at the green top. 5. Open the printer door 3. Gently remove the tape(s) covering the ink nozzles. Be careful not to the middle position. 4. make sure your fingers. Installing/Replacing a Print Cartridge Caution • Do not let the print cartridge.... 1. The arrow on the print cartridge should be pointing toward you. Press the Change Cartridge button to move the print cartridge holder to touch the ink nozzles or the copper contacts. 6.
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... Possible Causes Solution Nothing prints • Tape may be covering the print cartridge nozzles. • The print cartridge is out of or nearly out of ink. • The print cartridge is faulty. • The printer is otherwise unsatisfactory • The print cartridge may be faulty. • The media may be causing...
... Possible Causes Solution Nothing prints • Tape may be covering the print cartridge nozzles. • The print cartridge is out of or nearly out of ink. • The print cartridge is faulty. • The printer is otherwise unsatisfactory • The print cartridge may be faulty. • The media may be causing...
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... life. Read "Print Cartridge Tips" in chapter 5. Keep new and used in HP inks. Only those chemicals that meet or exceed worldwide safety and regulatory requirements are screened and researched for known potential health related issues. Cleaning the Print Cartridge HP DeskJet 400 printer automatically carry out "spits and wipes" to maintain optimum print quality...
... life. Read "Print Cartridge Tips" in chapter 5. Keep new and used in HP inks. Only those chemicals that meet or exceed worldwide safety and regulatory requirements are screened and researched for known potential health related issues. Cleaning the Print Cartridge HP DeskJet 400 printer automatically carry out "spits and wipes" to maintain optimum print quality...
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... Clean the printer with mild detergent and water. Platen cleaners or alcohol may experience a crusting of the printer. Clean the dried ink off the printer by Hewlett-Packard to ensure superior print quality and compatibility with the Power button caps the print cartridge, extending the...adapter. The print cartridges have a longer life sealed in chapter 5. • Store print cartridges at room temperature. See "Removing Crusted Ink from refilled print cartridges. Hewlett-Packard does not support refilling print cartridges. Open the access door and examine the ...
... Clean the printer with mild detergent and water. Platen cleaners or alcohol may experience a crusting of the printer. Clean the dried ink off the printer by Hewlett-Packard to ensure superior print quality and compatibility with the Power button caps the print cartridge, extending the...adapter. The print cartridges have a longer life sealed in chapter 5. • Store print cartridges at room temperature. See "Removing Crusted Ink from refilled print cartridges. Hewlett-Packard does not support refilling print cartridges. Open the access door and examine the ...
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...based on a disposable print cartridge which propels ink out of Silicon Heated Thin-Film Resistor Firing Chamber Nozzle 2121614 Propelled Ink Droplet Figure 2-3. Thermal Inkjet II Technology The HP DeskJet 400 printer uses Thermal InkJet II (TIJ II) technology. As the ink heats up to 5,000 times per second ... known as the firing chamber, with a thin-film resistor layered above the resistor to cool it expands to heat the ink with ink. A layer of silicon is to apply heat to expand and finally bursts. Cooling Layer of 48nozzles. The bubble continues to a...
...based on a disposable print cartridge which propels ink out of Silicon Heated Thin-Film Resistor Firing Chamber Nozzle 2121614 Propelled Ink Droplet Figure 2-3. Thermal Inkjet II Technology The HP DeskJet 400 printer uses Thermal InkJet II (TIJ II) technology. As the ink heats up to 5,000 times per second ... known as the firing chamber, with a thin-film resistor layered above the resistor to cool it expands to heat the ink with ink. A layer of silicon is to apply heat to expand and finally bursts. Cooling Layer of 48nozzles. The bubble continues to a...
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4 Printer Drivers Chapter Contents Section Title Page Windows Printer Drivers 4-2 Microsoft's Printer Drivers for Windows 4-2 Hewlett-Packard's Printer Drivers for Windows 4-2 Printer Driver Features and Capabilities 4-3 HP DeskJet 400 Printer Driver for Windows 4-3 Minimum Configuration for Hewlett-Packard's Printer Drivers 4-4 Common Windows Printer Driver Problems 4-5 Composite Black Ink 4-5 Increasing the Printing Speed 4-6 Selecting a Printer Driver 4-6 Thi d t t d ith F M k 4 0 4 Printer Drivers 4-1
4 Printer Drivers Chapter Contents Section Title Page Windows Printer Drivers 4-2 Microsoft's Printer Drivers for Windows 4-2 Hewlett-Packard's Printer Drivers for Windows 4-2 Printer Driver Features and Capabilities 4-3 HP DeskJet 400 Printer Driver for Windows 4-3 Minimum Configuration for Hewlett-Packard's Printer Drivers 4-4 Common Windows Printer Driver Problems 4-5 Composite Black Ink 4-5 Increasing the Printing Speed 4-6 Selecting a Printer Driver 4-6 Thi d t t d ith F M k 4 0 4 Printer Drivers 4-1