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...space DOS Environment 8088 processor and above DOS 3.3 and above 8 MB RAM for Windows 95 4 MB RAM for black only Printer Command Language HP PCL Level 3 with DeskJet 500C driver compatible) Recommended Printable Weight Paper: [Auto feed] 60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb) [Manual feed] 60 to 135 g/m2... and above Windows 95 or 3.1x DOS 3.3 and above Software Compatibility Microsoft Windows 95 or 3.1x DOS (with extensions Character Set Support HP Roman8, PC-8, PC-8 (D/N), ISO 7-bit languages (German, French, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish, Spanish, U.K.), PC-850, ASCII, ECMA-94 Latin 1, and...
...space DOS Environment 8088 processor and above DOS 3.3 and above 8 MB RAM for Windows 95 4 MB RAM for black only Printer Command Language HP PCL Level 3 with DeskJet 500C driver compatible) Recommended Printable Weight Paper: [Auto feed] 60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb) [Manual feed] 60 to 135 g/m2... and above Windows 95 or 3.1x DOS 3.3 and above Software Compatibility Microsoft Windows 95 or 3.1x DOS (with extensions Character Set Support HP Roman8, PC-8, PC-8 (D/N), ISO 7-bit languages (German, French, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish, Spanish, U.K.), PC-850, ASCII, ECMA-94 Latin 1, and...
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...'t there a printer driver for HP DeskJet printers. Selecting a printer driver for the HP DeskJet 400 series printer in each DOS program in this common development standard to supply a printer driver for the HP DeskJet 400 series printer. Printer Driver HP DeskJet 500C/540 HP DeskJet 340/320/310 HP DeskJet Portable HP DeskJet 520/510 HP DeskJet 560C/550C HP DeskJet 500/PLUS/HP DeskJet Level of development standards. A printer driver is not a printer driver available within your...
...'t there a printer driver for HP DeskJet printers. Selecting a printer driver for the HP DeskJet 400 series printer in each DOS program in this common development standard to supply a printer driver for the HP DeskJet 400 series printer. Printer Driver HP DeskJet 500C/540 HP DeskJet 340/320/310 HP DeskJet Portable HP DeskJet 520/510 HP DeskJet 560C/550C HP DeskJet 500/PLUS/HP DeskJet Level of development standards. A printer driver is not a printer driver available within your...
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... 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 a Printer...
... 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 a Printer...
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..., Germany, Switzerland, 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
..., Germany, Switzerland, 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
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... Service and Support Information 6-1 Table 6-1. Media Loading Information 3-5 Table 3-3. Increasing the Printing Speed 4-6 Problem Resolution 5-1 Table 5-1. HP PCL Printer Control Codes A-5 List of Printer Buttons and Lights 3-2 Table 3-2. Common Windows Problems 4-5 Table 4-2. Obtaining Drivers and Information 6-6 Table 6-2. HP DeskJet 400 Series Printer Error Code Table 6-9 HP PCL Printer Commands and Control Codes A-1 Table A-1. Description of Tables-2
... Service and Support Information 6-1 Table 6-1. Media Loading Information 3-5 Table 3-3. Increasing the Printing Speed 4-6 Problem Resolution 5-1 Table 5-1. HP PCL Printer Control Codes A-5 List of Printer Buttons and Lights 3-2 Table 3-2. Common Windows Problems 4-5 Table 4-2. Obtaining Drivers and Information 6-6 Table 6-2. HP DeskJet 400 Series Printer Error Code Table 6-9 HP PCL Printer Commands and Control Codes A-1 Table A-1. Description of Tables-2
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Features and Benefits Table 1-2. HP DeskJet 400 Printer Features and Benefits Feature Benefit Black output resolution: • 600 by 300 dots per minute printing Fast generation of a button. Prints ... tray that is foldable Flexible media handling. Supports all Windows applications in color Confidence in the DOS environment. using the HP printer driver, included with the printer The HP DeskJet 400 printer comes with major MS DOS applications Good coverage of the top-tier graphics packages in software compatibility for color printing. The...
Features and Benefits Table 1-2. HP DeskJet 400 Printer Features and Benefits Feature Benefit Black output resolution: • 600 by 300 dots per minute printing Fast generation of a button. Prints ... tray that is foldable Flexible media handling. Supports all Windows applications in color Confidence in the DOS environment. using the HP printer driver, included with the printer The HP DeskJet 400 printer comes with major MS DOS applications Good coverage of the top-tier graphics packages in software compatibility for color printing. The...
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...chamber color print Same convenient, clean, and easy to replace. HP DeskJet 400 Printer Features and Benefits (Continued) Feature Benefit TrueType scalable fonts support in Windows 3.1. HP Premium Glossy Paper support (black and color) Create high-quality...and color printing. Customer replaceable black print cartridge with the printer The HP DeskJet 400 also supports TrueType scalable fonts Create any size text needed in Windows using the current HP driver DeskJet 400 printer driver. Transparency support (black and color) Create effective high-quality presentations in...
...chamber color print Same convenient, clean, and easy to replace. HP DeskJet 400 Printer Features and Benefits (Continued) Feature Benefit TrueType scalable fonts support in Windows 3.1. HP Premium Glossy Paper support (black and color) Create high-quality...and color printing. Customer replaceable black print cartridge with the printer The HP DeskJet 400 also supports TrueType scalable fonts Create any size text needed in Windows using the current HP driver DeskJet 400 printer driver. Transparency support (black and color) Create effective high-quality presentations in...
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...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. Letter-Quality Enhancements - Bold Product Information 1-11 Draft - Internal Landscape Fonts Landscape Font Courier Upright (6, 12 and 24 point) 10 cpi 16.67 cpi 20 cpi Comments The HP DeskJet 400...12 point) Proportional spacing CG Times Italic (6 and 12 point) Proportional spacing Comments The HP DeskJet 400 printer can print all available portrait fonts in the following modes and enhancements: Modes - ...
...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. Letter-Quality Enhancements - Bold Product Information 1-11 Draft - Internal Landscape Fonts Landscape Font Courier Upright (6, 12 and 24 point) 10 cpi 16.67 cpi 20 cpi Comments The HP DeskJet 400...12 point) Proportional spacing CG Times Italic (6 and 12 point) Proportional spacing Comments The HP DeskJet 400 printer can print all available portrait fonts in the following modes and enhancements: Modes - ...
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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
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...; Supports printer internal fonts in chapter 6. 4-2 Printer Drivers Microsoft's Printer Drivers for Windows The Hewlett-Packard printer drivers are printer drivers available from Hewlett-Packard or bundled with DeskJet 400 printer. The next two sections describe Microsoft's printer drivers, included with Windows software, and Hewlett-Packard's printer drivers, included with HP DeskJet 400 printer. Note Hewlett-Packard recommends that Windows 3.1 users...
...; Supports printer internal fonts in chapter 6. 4-2 Printer Drivers Microsoft's Printer Drivers for Windows The Hewlett-Packard printer drivers are printer drivers available from Hewlett-Packard or bundled with DeskJet 400 printer. The next two sections describe Microsoft's printer drivers, included with Windows software, and Hewlett-Packard's printer drivers, included with HP DeskJet 400 printer. Note Hewlett-Packard recommends that Windows 3.1 users...
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this is a 2-minute animated multimedia program included in the printer driver diskette • Quick Tour; 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...
this is a 2-minute animated multimedia program included in the printer driver diskette • Quick Tour; 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...
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Minimum Configuration for Hewlett-Packard's Printer Drivers Hewlett-Packard's printer drivers require the following minimum system configuration: CPU Memory Free Disk Space Software Compatibility 80386 processor or greater 2 MB of 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....
Minimum Configuration for Hewlett-Packard's Printer Drivers Hewlett-Packard's printer drivers require the following minimum system configuration: CPU Memory Free Disk Space Software Compatibility 80386 processor or greater 2 MB of 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....
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... is of true black ink because: • The HP DeskJet 400 printer holds one color print cartridge or one black print cartridge. Verify the interface cable between the host and the printer is selected rather than the Microsoft printer driver included with composite black. Verify the correct printer is ... composite black by mixing the colors of the printer lights flashing? Type: c:\dir>LPT1) 1. Verify that the HP DeskJet 400 Printer Driver is ok. (Print a directory from Windows Illegible output when printing. Composite black is slower to the computer with the appropriate cable. 2....
... is of true black ink because: • The HP DeskJet 400 printer holds one color print cartridge or one black print cartridge. Verify the interface cable between the host and the printer is selected rather than the Microsoft printer driver included with composite black. Verify the correct printer is ... composite black by mixing the colors of the printer lights flashing? Type: c:\dir>LPT1) 1. Verify that the HP DeskJet 400 Printer Driver is ok. (Print a directory from Windows Illegible output when printing. Composite black is slower to the computer with the appropriate cable. 2....
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...available. When printing a draft of the document. For DOS applications, install an HP DeskJet 500C printer driver for the application you use Microsoft Windows 3.1, install the HP DeskJet 400 printer driver provided with the software application for the software application. When printing drafts, select Draft... complexity of a color document to the printer, print the document in color. 6. Contact the software vendor for the printer driver for tips on enhancing the output performance. Delete unnecessary large Windows screen fonts. 5. For other applications running in the computer....
...available. When printing a draft of the document. For DOS applications, install an HP DeskJet 500C printer driver for the application you use Microsoft Windows 3.1, install the HP DeskJet 400 printer driver provided with the software application for the software application. When printing drafts, select Draft... complexity of a color document to the printer, print the document in color. 6. Contact the software vendor for the printer driver for tips on enhancing the output performance. Delete unnecessary large Windows screen fonts. 5. For other applications running in the computer....
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HP DeskJet 400 Printing Problems Problem Probable Cause Solution Printing is skewed or slanted Sheets are either not available or not correctly installed. Re-print the forms. First remove the print cartridge from the printer. Replace the print cartridge. Check the printer driver selected in this ..."Avoiding Print Skew" in the software application. The print cartridge is printed The print on specifying fonts. Check the printer driver selected in the software. Check the software manual for the computer. printer correctly. The printout is not correct The font speci...
HP DeskJet 400 Printing Problems Problem Probable Cause Solution Printing is skewed or slanted Sheets are either not available or not correctly installed. Re-print the forms. First remove the print cartridge from the printer. Replace the print cartridge. Check the printer driver selected in this ..."Avoiding Print Skew" in the software application. The print cartridge is printed The print on specifying fonts. Check the printer driver selected in the software. Check the software manual for the computer. printer correctly. The printout is not correct The font speci...
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..., Switzerland, 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 6-12 Thi d t Service and Support Information 6-1 t d ith F M k 4 0 4 6 Service and Support Information Chapter Contents Section Title Page Warranty...
..., Switzerland, 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 6-12 Thi d t Service and Support Information 6-1 t d ith F M k 4 0 4 6 Service and Support Information Chapter Contents Section Title Page Warranty...
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... Information Keyword Carriage Problems Carriage stall Left side collision Right side collision Carriage belt defective General carriage problem Table 6-3. HP DeskJet 400 Printer Error Code Table (Continued) Description No carriage movement Carriage slams to left side and stays there Carriage slams to...on nozzles Accessory Problems Missing manual Missing power cord/module Missing driver Missing print cartridges Manual is missing from shipment container Power cord/module is missing from shipment container Driver disk is missing from shipment container Print cartridge is scratched Customer...
... Information Keyword Carriage Problems Carriage stall Left side collision Right side collision Carriage belt defective General carriage problem Table 6-3. HP DeskJet 400 Printer Error Code Table (Continued) Description No carriage movement Carriage slams to left side and stays there Carriage slams to...on nozzles Accessory Problems Missing manual Missing power cord/module Missing driver Missing print cartridges Manual is missing from shipment container Power cord/module is missing from shipment container Driver disk is missing from shipment container Print cartridge is scratched Customer...
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HP DeskJet 400 Printer Repair Sheet Company Information Company Address Phone Your Name Printer Information Serial number Date of purchase Date that you are sending the printer Printer .... u Sample printout included u Printer self-test included u Unable to Resolve the Problem and the Results Included Information Check any of software you are using The driver you are using Other Information About the Problem Actions Taken to print the printer self-test 1/08/95 6-12 Service and Support Information
HP DeskJet 400 Printer Repair Sheet Company Information Company Address Phone Your Name Printer Information Serial number Date of purchase Date that you are sending the printer Printer .... u Sample printout included u Printer self-test included u Unable to Resolve the Problem and the Results Included Information Check any of software you are using The driver you are using Other Information About the Problem Actions Taken to print the printer self-test 1/08/95 6-12 Service and Support Information
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... lights blinking, 5-8 altitude specifications, 1-16 area, printable, 1-19 AUTOEXEC.BAT file, 2-6 Automatic button in printer driver, 5-30 avoiding print skew, 5-16 B BBS, HP, 6-8 benefits and features of DeskJet 400 printers, 1-3 Best Print Quality mode, 4-6 Best print quality setting in printer driver, 5-29 black composite ink, 4-5 black print appears greenish, 5-28 demo page, 5-5, 5-6 fading, 5-28 when...
... lights blinking, 5-8 altitude specifications, 1-16 area, printable, 1-19 AUTOEXEC.BAT file, 2-6 Automatic button in printer driver, 5-30 avoiding print skew, 5-16 B BBS, HP, 6-8 benefits and features of DeskJet 400 printers, 1-3 Best Print Quality mode, 4-6 Best print quality setting in printer driver, 5-29 black composite ink, 4-5 black print appears greenish, 5-28 demo page, 5-5, 5-6 fading, 5-28 when...
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...1-7, 1-8 Color Kit, 5-22 presentation quality, 1-3 troubleshooting quality problems, 5-28 Index-2 colors appear washed out, 5-28 ColorSmart technology features in printer drivers, 4-3 command set, 1-12 commands and control codes, A-1 communication establishing, 2-6 problems, 5-18 verifying, 2-6 complexity of document affects printing speed,...graphics resolution, 2-8 density of print not consistent, 5-27 depth, physical specifications, 1-14 DeskJet 400 internal fonts, 1-11 model numbers, 1-2 printer drivers, 4-2 printer options, 1-6 repair information sheet, 6-10 user documentation, 1-10 printer...
...1-7, 1-8 Color Kit, 5-22 presentation quality, 1-3 troubleshooting quality problems, 5-28 Index-2 colors appear washed out, 5-28 ColorSmart technology features in printer drivers, 4-3 command set, 1-12 commands and control codes, A-1 communication establishing, 2-6 problems, 5-18 verifying, 2-6 complexity of document affects printing speed,...graphics resolution, 2-8 density of print not consistent, 5-27 depth, physical specifications, 1-14 DeskJet 400 internal fonts, 1-11 model numbers, 1-2 printer drivers, 4-2 printer options, 1-6 repair information sheet, 6-10 user documentation, 1-10 printer...