(US)DeskJet 400 Series User's Guide - C2642-90043
Page 15
.... Canadian residents should consult their phone directory for the cost of your printer and printer software are seated in the U.S. HP provides Windows 3.1, 3.11, or Windows 95 printer drivers and printer driver updates for the nearest CompuServe office. (This service is also referred to as a printer driver or a printer file.) If you need a modem and communications software, set to three...
.... Canadian residents should consult their phone directory for the cost of your printer and printer software are seated in the U.S. HP provides Windows 3.1, 3.11, or Windows 95 printer drivers and printer driver updates for the nearest CompuServe office. (This service is also referred to as a printer driver or a printer file.) If you need a modem and communications software, set to three...
(US)DeskJet 400 Series User's Guide - C2642-90043
Page 22
... I need a specific printer driver for the HP DeskJet 400 series printer, select one of individual software programs under different development standards. Selecting a printer driver for the HP DeskJet 400 series printer in each DOS software program that allows you to contact the software manufacturer? Why isn't there a printer driver for HP DeskJet printers. If there is not a DOS printer driver for my new printer, is there another printer driver I can sometimes use...
... I need a specific printer driver for the HP DeskJet 400 series printer, select one of individual software programs under different development standards. Selecting a printer driver for the HP DeskJet 400 series printer in each DOS software program that allows you to contact the software manufacturer? Why isn't there a printer driver for HP DeskJet printers. If there is not a DOS printer driver for my new printer, is there another printer driver I can sometimes use...
Solutions Guide
Page 8
... Information Model Numbers and Product Positioning 1-2 Support Tools 1-2 Features and Benefits 1-3 Views 1-5 Printer Options 1-6 Power Adapter Part Numbers 1-7 Supplies and Accessories 1-9 User Documentation 1-10 Internal Fonts 1-11... Configuration Items Included 2-2 Connecting Power to the Printer 2-3 Connecting the Printer to a Power Adapter 2-3 Centronics Parallel Pinout Information 2-4 Connecting the Interface Cable and Establishing Communication 2-5 Installing Windows Printer Drivers 2-7 Configuring the Printer 2-8 Configuration Options with the DJPMenu Con...
... Information Model Numbers and Product Positioning 1-2 Support Tools 1-2 Features and Benefits 1-3 Views 1-5 Printer Options 1-6 Power Adapter Part Numbers 1-7 Supplies and Accessories 1-9 User Documentation 1-10 Internal Fonts 1-11... Configuration Items Included 2-2 Connecting Power to the Printer 2-3 Connecting the Printer to a Power Adapter 2-3 Centronics Parallel Pinout Information 2-4 Connecting the Interface Cable and Establishing Communication 2-5 Installing Windows Printer Drivers 2-7 Configuring the Printer 2-8 Configuration Options with the DJPMenu Con...
Solutions Guide
Page 9
... Print Cartridge 3-9 Material Safety Data Sheet 3-9 Print Cartridge Tips 3-10 Maintaining the Printer 3-10 Thermal Inkjet 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 Ink 4-5 Increasing the Printing Speed 4-6 Selecting...
... Print Cartridge 3-9 Material Safety Data Sheet 3-9 Print Cartridge Tips 3-10 Maintaining the Printer 3-10 Thermal Inkjet 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 Ink 4-5 Increasing the Printing Speed 4-6 Selecting...
Solutions Guide
Page 11
..., Austria, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and the Netherlands 6-5 Elsewhere in the World 6-5 Service and Support Resources 6-6 Obtaining Printer Drivers 6-6 Obtaining Support Information 6-6 Additional Resource Information 6-7 Printer Repair Feedback Information 6-9 HP DeskJet 400 Printer Repair Sheet 6-10 Appendix A Index HP PCL Printer Commands and Control Codes HP PCL Printer Command Summary A-1 Control Codes A-5 Contents-4 Chapter 6 Service and Support Information Warranty Information 6-2 U.S.
..., Austria, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and the Netherlands 6-5 Elsewhere in the World 6-5 Service and Support Resources 6-6 Obtaining Printer Drivers 6-6 Obtaining Support Information 6-6 Additional Resource Information 6-7 Printer Repair Feedback Information 6-9 HP DeskJet 400 Printer Repair Sheet 6-10 Appendix A Index HP PCL Printer Commands and Control Codes HP PCL Printer Command Summary A-1 Control Codes A-5 Contents-4 Chapter 6 Service and Support Information Warranty Information 6-2 U.S.
Solutions Guide
Page 13
... 6-1. HP DeskJet 400 Series Printer Error Code Table 6-9 HP PCL Printer Commands and Control Codes A-1 Table A-1. HP PCL Printer Command Summary A-1 Table A-2. Description of Tables-2 Resource Information 6-7 Table 6-3. HP PCL Printer Control Codes A-5 List of Printer Buttons and Lights 3-2 Table 3-2. Common Problems with Print Cartridges 3-8 Printer Driver Information 4-1 Table 4-1. Media Loading Information 3-5 Table 3-3. Obtaining Drivers and Information 6-6 Table 6-2. Solving Power Adapter Problems 5-4 Table 5-2 HP DeskJet 400 Printing...
... 6-1. HP DeskJet 400 Series Printer Error Code Table 6-9 HP PCL Printer Commands and Control Codes A-1 Table A-1. HP PCL Printer Command Summary A-1 Table A-2. Description of Tables-2 Resource Information 6-7 Table 6-3. HP PCL Printer Control Codes A-5 List of Printer Buttons and Lights 3-2 Table 3-2. Common Problems with Print Cartridges 3-8 Printer Driver Information 4-1 Table 4-1. Media Loading Information 3-5 Table 3-3. Obtaining Drivers and Information 6-6 Table 6-2. Solving Power Adapter Problems 5-4 Table 5-2 HP DeskJet 400 Printing...
Solutions Guide
Page 16
...) Useful for major MS DOS and Windows 3.1 and above applications Confidence in software compatibility. Support for DOS spreadsheet applications. using the HP printer driver, included with the printer The HP DeskJet 400 printer comes with major MS DOS applications Good coverage of a button. Prints on -demand thermal inkjet printing Proven reliable, letter-quality, and quiet printing...
...) Useful for major MS DOS and Windows 3.1 and above applications Confidence in software compatibility. Support for DOS spreadsheet applications. using the HP printer driver, included with the printer The HP DeskJet 400 printer comes with major MS DOS applications Good coverage of a button. Prints on -demand thermal inkjet printing Proven reliable, letter-quality, and quiet printing...
Solutions Guide
Page 17
... replaceable black print cartridge with the printer The HP DeskJet 400 also supports TrueType scalable fonts Create any size text needed in black or color. Smudge-resistant permanent ink. Compatible with enhanced dithering using HP Premium Paper Print vibrant color documents. Presentation quality color output capability using the current HP driver DeskJet 400 printer driver. Table 1-2. HP Premium Glossy Paper support (black...
... replaceable black print cartridge with the printer The HP DeskJet 400 also supports TrueType scalable fonts Create any size text needed in black or color. Smudge-resistant permanent ink. Compatible with enhanced dithering using HP Premium Paper Print vibrant color documents. Presentation quality color output capability using the current HP driver DeskJet 400 printer driver. Table 1-2. HP Premium Glossy Paper support (black...
Solutions Guide
Page 24
... portrait fonts in chapter 4). Draft - Letter-Quality Enhancements - Normal - Internal Fonts Note Windows 3.1 does not support these internal fonts. The HP DeskJet 400 printer driver uses TrueType fonts when printing from Windows 3.1 (see "Selecting a Printer Driver" in the following modes and enhancements: Modes - Bold Table 1-8. Internal Landscape Fonts Landscape Font Courier Upright (6, 12 and 24 point) 10...
... portrait fonts in chapter 4). Draft - Letter-Quality Enhancements - Normal - Internal Fonts Note Windows 3.1 does not support these internal fonts. The HP DeskJet 400 printer driver uses TrueType fonts when printing from Windows 3.1 (see "Selecting a Printer Driver" in the following modes and enhancements: Modes - Bold Table 1-8. Internal Landscape Fonts Landscape Font Courier Upright (6, 12 and 24 point) 10...
Solutions Guide
Page 36
... Configuration Chapter Contents Section Title Page Items Included 2-2 Connecting Power to the Printer 2-3 Connecting the Printer to a Power Adapter 2-3 Centronics Parallel Pinout Information 2-4 Connecting the Interface Cable and Establishing Communication 2-5 Installing Windows Printer Drivers 2-7 Configuring the Printer 2-8 Configuration Options with the DJPMenu Configuration Utility 2-8 Running the DJPMenu...
... Configuration Chapter Contents Section Title Page Items Included 2-2 Connecting Power to the Printer 2-3 Connecting the Printer to a Power Adapter 2-3 Centronics Parallel Pinout Information 2-4 Connecting the Interface Cable and Establishing Communication 2-5 Installing Windows Printer Drivers 2-7 Configuring the Printer 2-8 Configuration Options with the DJPMenu Configuration Utility 2-8 Running the DJPMenu...
Solutions Guide
Page 42
... 2-7 Click File in the Command Line box. Click Run in chapter 4. Insert the HP Installation Disk into the computer's disk drive. 3. Installing the Printer Driver for Microsoft Windows Users Ensure you have the minimum system requirements: 80386 processor and above ... for Windows 3.1. Follow the instructions on available printer drivers, see "Windows Printer Driver Information" in the File menu. 5. Installing Windows Printer Drivers This section outlines the procedures for installing Microsoft's and Hewlett-Packard's printer drivers for color imaging 10 MB free hard disk space...
... 2-7 Click File in the Command Line box. Click Run in chapter 4. Insert the HP Installation Disk into the computer's disk drive. 3. Installing the Printer Driver for Microsoft Windows Users Ensure you have the minimum system requirements: 80386 processor and above ... for Windows 3.1. Follow the instructions on available printer drivers, see "Windows Printer Driver Information" in the File menu. 5. Installing Windows Printer Drivers This section outlines the procedures for installing Microsoft's and Hewlett-Packard's printer drivers for color imaging 10 MB free hard disk space...
Solutions Guide
Page 58
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
Solutions Guide
Page 59
... portrait mode only • Small size; Windows Printer Drivers Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft provide several HP DeskJet 400 printer driver solutions for Windows The Hewlett-Packard printer drivers are printer drivers available from Hewlett-Packard or bundled with DeskJet 400 printer. scanned images in particular will not print as the default or active device automatically switches any other printer drivers assigned to the port to the HP DeskJet 400 Printer Driver.
... portrait mode only • Small size; Windows Printer Drivers Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft provide several HP DeskJet 400 printer driver solutions for Windows The Hewlett-Packard printer drivers are printer drivers available from Hewlett-Packard or bundled with DeskJet 400 printer. scanned images in particular will not print as the default or active device automatically switches any other printer drivers assigned to the port to the HP DeskJet 400 Printer Driver.
Solutions Guide
Page 60
Printer Driver Features and Capabilities HP DeskJet 400 Printer Driver (v6.0) for Windows The HP DeskJet 400 Printer Driver for Windows (v 6.0) provides the following features and capabilities: • Windows 3.1x compatibility only • Included with HP DeskJet 400 printers and offered separately through order fulfillment (for escalation only) by third party suppliers • Supports HP's ColorSmart Technology for black and color printing • Does NOT support...
Printer Driver Features and Capabilities HP DeskJet 400 Printer Driver (v6.0) for Windows The HP DeskJet 400 Printer Driver for Windows (v 6.0) provides the following features and capabilities: • Windows 3.1x compatibility only • Included with HP DeskJet 400 printers and offered separately through order fulfillment (for escalation only) by third party suppliers • Supports HP's ColorSmart Technology for black and color printing • Does NOT support...
Solutions Guide
Page 61
... RAM for monochrome printing 4 MB of RAM for color imaging 10 MB free of disk space (for installation of printer driver) Microsoft Windows version 3.1 and above DOS 3.3 and above Note Although the HP DeskJet 400 printer can print with the above minimum configuration, the printing performance may improve printing performance to users. Increasing the...
... RAM for monochrome printing 4 MB of RAM for color imaging 10 MB free of disk space (for installation of printer driver) Microsoft Windows version 3.1 and above DOS 3.3 and above Note Although the HP DeskJet 400 printer can print with the above minimum configuration, the printing performance may improve printing performance to users. Increasing the...
Solutions Guide
Page 62
... any of fline. Common Windows Printer Driver Problems Problem Difficulty installing the printer driver. Do not install through the Control Panel. 1. Make sure the printer is on, the Power light is of the printer lights flashing? Verify that the HP DeskJet 400 Printer Driver is printed with composite black. The printer driver uses composite black instead of the color...
... any of fline. Common Windows Printer Driver Problems Problem Difficulty installing the printer driver. Do not install through the Control Panel. 1. Make sure the printer is on, the Power light is of the printer lights flashing? Verify that the HP DeskJet 400 Printer Driver is printed with composite black. The printer driver uses composite black instead of the color...
Solutions Guide
Page 63
... installation instructions, or see "Obtaining Printer Drivers" in chapter 2. Contact the software vendor for the printer driver for tips on enhancing the output performance. Paper handling is available. In Printer Setup, select the correct printer model. 2. For other applications running in econofast mode. 4. When possible, use Microsoft Windows 3.1, install the HP DeskJet 400 printer driver provided with the black print cartridge...
... installation instructions, or see "Obtaining Printer Drivers" in chapter 2. Contact the software vendor for the printer driver for tips on enhancing the output performance. Paper handling is available. In Printer Setup, select the correct printer model. 2. For other applications running in econofast mode. 4. When possible, use Microsoft Windows 3.1, install the HP DeskJet 400 printer driver provided with the black print cartridge...
Solutions Guide
Page 70
...Print Skew" in the software. The printout is not correct The font specified in the software. Check the printer driver selected in chapter 4. See "Selecting a Printer Driver" in the software application. There are using Windows: • Exit all applications and Windows. • Re-start ... Printing is not the font on specifying fonts. Then remove the tape(s) covering the ink nozzles and re-install the cartridge. HP DeskJet 400 Printing Problems Problem Probable Cause Solution Printing is skewed or slanted Sheets are either not available or not correctly installed. If you...
...Print Skew" in the software. The printout is not correct The font specified in the software. Check the printer driver selected in chapter 4. See "Selecting a Printer Driver" in the software application. There are using Windows: • Exit all applications and Windows. • Re-start ... Printing is not the font on specifying fonts. Then remove the tape(s) covering the ink nozzles and re-install the cartridge. HP DeskJet 400 Printing Problems Problem Probable Cause Solution Printing is skewed or slanted Sheets are either not available or not correctly installed. If you...
Solutions Guide
Page 81
...the sharing device. Verify the correct printer driver is resolved, you can try to print the DOS directory: DIR>LPT1: Prints the DOS Yes directory? Troubleshooting Communication Problems Start Printer connected to the host. Connect the printer directly to Yes some type of sharing....) Goto A. The problem may be related to the software printer driver or the software settings. No Printer communicates without the sharing device. (Once the communication problem is selected and the correct printer settings are selected in the software package. 5-18 Problem Resolution...
...the sharing device. Verify the correct printer driver is resolved, you can try to print the DOS directory: DIR>LPT1: Prints the DOS Yes directory? Troubleshooting Communication Problems Start Printer connected to the host. Connect the printer directly to Yes some type of sharing....) Goto A. The problem may be related to the software printer driver or the software settings. No Printer communicates without the sharing device. (Once the communication problem is selected and the correct printer settings are selected in the software package. 5-18 Problem Resolution...
Solutions Guide
Page 92
...8226; If you have selected "Glossy Paper" or "Glossy Paper (Extra Dry Time)" in the Printer Setup dialog box. Wait several minutes before dropping another sheet on the printer driver for possible solutions. Color smudges on transparencies Table 5-12. Remove the sheet and click the OK... • If you are using Windows: 1. Try a different dithering method. If you have selected "Glossy Paper (Extra Dry Time)," the printer will print each sheet and stop before printing the next. If you see the message, "Remove Printed Page." Solving Color Print Quality Problems (...
...8226; If you have selected "Glossy Paper" or "Glossy Paper (Extra Dry Time)" in the Printer Setup dialog box. Wait several minutes before dropping another sheet on the printer driver for possible solutions. Color smudges on transparencies Table 5-12. Remove the sheet and click the OK... • If you are using Windows: 1. Try a different dithering method. If you have selected "Glossy Paper (Extra Dry Time)," the printer will print each sheet and stop before printing the next. If you see the message, "Remove Printed Page." Solving Color Print Quality Problems (...