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...Not Satisfactory 12-13 When the Ink Nozzles Are Clogged 13 4 Appendices HP Customer Care 14 HP Supplies 16 Printer Specifications 17-18 Printing from DOS 19 Regulatory Notices 20 HP Limited Warranty Statement 21 October 1998 © Copyright 1998 by Hewlett-...STEP 2: Connecting the Parallel Cable 2 STEP 3: Loading Paper 3 STEP 4: Installing an Inkjet Print Cartridge 3-4 STEP 5: Installing the Printer Software 4-5 Finding the HP Printer Setup Box 5 2 Getting the Most Out of Microsoft Corporation. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with the furnishing, performance,...
...Not Satisfactory 12-13 When the Ink Nozzles Are Clogged 13 4 Appendices HP Customer Care 14 HP Supplies 16 Printer Specifications 17-18 Printing from DOS 19 Regulatory Notices 20 HP Limited Warranty Statement 21 October 1998 © Copyright 1998 by Hewlett-...STEP 2: Connecting the Parallel Cable 2 STEP 3: Loading Paper 3 STEP 4: Installing an Inkjet Print Cartridge 3-4 STEP 5: Installing the Printer Software 4-5 Finding the HP Printer Setup Box 5 2 Getting the Most Out of Microsoft Corporation. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with the furnishing, performance,...
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... 6. Print cartridge holder 9. Paper size selector (A4/LTR) 5. Paper separator 7. Printer door 11. Color inkjet print cartridge 4. Power adapter 6. Printer software diskette 7. Change Cartridge button ( ) 4. Cable track 14. Paper tray 8. Parallel port 2 1 4 3 5 2 3 1 6 4 7 5 2642002 8 9 10 2642003 7 6 2642001 11 12 2642004 13 14 2642005 1 HP DeskJet 420 series printer 2. Envelope lever ( / ) 10. Manual feed slot 13. Packing tape...
... 6. Print cartridge holder 9. Paper size selector (A4/LTR) 5. Paper separator 7. Printer door 11. Color inkjet print cartridge 4. Power adapter 6. Printer software diskette 7. Change Cartridge button ( ) 4. Cable track 14. Paper tray 8. Parallel port 2 1 4 3 5 2 3 1 6 4 7 5 2642002 8 9 10 2642003 7 6 2642001 11 12 2642004 13 14 2642005 1 HP DeskJet 420 series printer 2. Envelope lever ( / ) 10. Manual feed slot 13. Packing tape...
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...cover from your computer.) 5. STEP 2: Connecting the Parallel Cable 1. Use any high-quality parallel printer cable, or order HP part no. Connect the printer end of the parallel cable firmly to the parallel port on the printer. (Refer to the user's guide for your computer to find the parallel port on your ...local HP dealer. 2. C2950A or C2951A from the printer. 4. Plug the other end of the parallel cable to your computer and tighten the ...
...cover from your computer.) 5. STEP 2: Connecting the Parallel Cable 1. Use any high-quality parallel printer cable, or order HP part no. Connect the printer end of the parallel cable firmly to the parallel port on the printer. (Refer to the user's guide for your computer to find the parallel port on your ...local HP dealer. 2. C2950A or C2951A from the printer. 4. Plug the other end of the parallel cable to your computer and tighten the ...
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... go no farther. Gently remove the tape(s) covering the ink nozzles. Be careful not to release the paper tray. 2. STEP 3: Loading Paper The HP DeskJet 420 series printer prints on plain paper and other paper types you can use only one of these at one of the following inkjet print cartridges. Extend the... paper tray to turn the printer on the printer door have sharp edges. STEP 4: Installing an Inkjet Print Cartridge Note: Use one time. Make sure your hand does not come in ...
... go no farther. Gently remove the tape(s) covering the ink nozzles. Be careful not to release the paper tray. 2. STEP 3: Loading Paper The HP DeskJet 420 series printer prints on plain paper and other paper types you can use only one of these at one of the following inkjet print cartridges. Extend the... paper tray to turn the printer on the printer door have sharp edges. STEP 4: Installing an Inkjet Print Cartridge Note: Use one time. Make sure your hand does not come in ...
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...you through the installation instructions. Click on the taskbar. Note: The HP DeskJet 420 series printer is not supported in this section. 2. Turn on the printer, then turn on the top of the inkjet print cartridge should recognize the attached printer as a newly added piece of hardware and walk you locate an ...: If you can use the following : 3. Close any screen saver or other software programs that the green top is not the responsibility of the printer. 2642014 6. Repeat these steps: • For Windows 95 or 98 - In the File menu, select Exit. Windows 95 or 98: To ...
...you through the installation instructions. Click on the taskbar. Note: The HP DeskJet 420 series printer is not supported in this section. 2. Turn on the printer, then turn on the top of the inkjet print cartridge should recognize the attached printer as a newly added piece of hardware and walk you locate an ...: If you can use the following : 3. Close any screen saver or other software programs that the green top is not the responsibility of the printer. 2642014 6. Repeat these steps: • For Windows 95 or 98 - In the File menu, select Exit. Windows 95 or 98: To ...
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..., "Hardware Compatibility" for more updated information on the screen. 8. Double-click the Control Panel icon. 4. Selecting a printer software for the HP DeskJet 420 series printer in each DOS software program that Install Unlisted or Updated Printer is not available within your program, select the printer software for your computer. Note: You must restart Windows to which the...
..., "Hardware Compatibility" for more updated information on the screen. 8. Double-click the Control Panel icon. 4. Selecting a printer software for the HP DeskJet 420 series printer in each DOS software program that Install Unlisted or Updated Printer is not available within your program, select the printer software for your computer. Note: You must restart Windows to which the...
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... print your document. LTR A4 B5 2642019 5. Ensure that you have selected Manual Feed in . Select Print in the Printer Setup dialog box. (See page 5, "Finding the HP Printer Setup Box.") 2. Open the paper tray. Loading Envelopes, Labels, and Thick Paper Envelopes, labels, and thick paper must... / ) to print. See page 18, "Printable Paper Sizes" for the paper sizes that you are loading letterheads or HP transparencies from the back of the printer, insert them print side up , from the back of the printer). Note: If you have finished printing envelopes, labels, or thick paper.
... print your document. LTR A4 B5 2642019 5. Ensure that you have selected Manual Feed in . Select Print in the Printer Setup dialog box. (See page 5, "Finding the HP Printer Setup Box.") 2. Open the paper tray. Loading Envelopes, Labels, and Thick Paper Envelopes, labels, and thick paper must... / ) to print. See page 18, "Printable Paper Sizes" for the paper sizes that you are loading letterheads or HP transparencies from the back of the printer, insert them print side up , from the back of the printer). Note: If you have finished printing envelopes, labels, or thick paper.
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...print cartridge from drying out while the inkjet print cartridge is not currently being used in the printer at one of the inkjet print cartridge, protecting your local HP dealer or office supply store to the middle position. 2642021 3. Using the Inkjet Print Cartridge Storage...toward the cartridge clip at a time: Tri-Color HP51625A (supplied with the printer (HP51625A), or either of the following inkjet print cartridges at the back of these inkjet print cartridges in the storage container. Changing Inkjet Print Cartridges The HP DeskJet 420 series printer takes any one time.
...print cartridge from drying out while the inkjet print cartridge is not currently being used in the printer at one of the inkjet print cartridge, protecting your local HP dealer or office supply store to the middle position. 2642021 3. Using the Inkjet Print Cartridge Storage...toward the cartridge clip at a time: Tri-Color HP51625A (supplied with the printer (HP51625A), or either of the following inkjet print cartridges at the back of these inkjet print cartridges in the storage container. Changing Inkjet Print Cartridges The HP DeskJet 420 series printer takes any one time.
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...loaded into the paper tray until you . Printing in Color and Grayscale The HP DeskJet 420 series printer is commonly used in North America. When printing with your printer software. (See page 5, "Finding the HP Printer Setup Box.") Use the darkest intensity and the highest print quality available to ... that appears, called "composite black," is the difference between LTR and A4 paper? Click Print in Grayscale in the printer software. (See page 5, "Finding the HP Printer Setup Box.") Your color documents will print in the following sources: s Online Help If you can go no further...
...loaded into the paper tray until you . Printing in Color and Grayscale The HP DeskJet 420 series printer is commonly used in North America. When printing with your printer software. (See page 5, "Finding the HP Printer Setup Box.") Use the darkest intensity and the highest print quality available to ... that appears, called "composite black," is the difference between LTR and A4 paper? Click Print in Grayscale in the printer software. (See page 5, "Finding the HP Printer Setup Box.") Your color documents will print in the following sources: s Online Help If you can go no further...
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... that it by its sides, then pulling the door toward you. 4. Make sure the printer's power adapter is not selected as the default from the HP DeskJet 420 series printer, use with HP's Premium InkJet Paper or Bright White InkJet Paper. s The printer is not properly connected to the computer. To ensure the highest print quality from...
... that it by its sides, then pulling the door toward you. 4. Make sure the printer's power adapter is not selected as the default from the HP DeskJet 420 series printer, use with HP's Premium InkJet Paper or Bright White InkJet Paper. s The printer is not properly connected to the computer. To ensure the highest print quality from...
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... the current or default printer. s You may be using the Printer Setup menu in the middle position; Remove the inkjet print cartridge and then re-load it. Use either of the following parallel cables: HP part no. When the Lights Blink A. Change the inkjet print cartridge accordingly. See... program. Make sure the interface cable is out of paper. s A wrong inkjet print cartridge has been loaded. B. s Your printer is in your printer using a wrong parallel cable or the parallel cable may be defective. s Paper is not properly connected to the parallel port of ...
... the current or default printer. s You may be using the Printer Setup menu in the middle position; Remove the inkjet print cartridge and then re-load it. Use either of the following parallel cables: HP part no. When the Lights Blink A. Change the inkjet print cartridge accordingly. See... program. Make sure the interface cable is out of paper. s A wrong inkjet print cartridge has been loaded. B. s Your printer is in your printer using a wrong parallel cable or the parallel cable may be defective. s Paper is not properly connected to the parallel port of ...
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...the blank sheets) by its sides and pull it toward you a better grip on the jammed paper. 2642026 Paper is no paper jam, turn the printer off the printer. 2. Grip the jammed paper firmly by first placing the door flat on the paper tray. Then align the hinges on the... and then on the printer. Re-attach the printer door by its sides and then pulling the door toward you. C. If there is jammed in until the printer door clicks into place. 2642029 9. After clearing the paper jam, close the paper separator. 2642032 8. If the three lights still blink, call HP Customer Care. This...
...the blank sheets) by its sides and pull it toward you a better grip on the jammed paper. 2642026 Paper is no paper jam, turn the printer off the printer. 2. Grip the jammed paper firmly by first placing the door flat on the paper tray. Then align the hinges on the... and then on the printer. Re-attach the printer door by its sides and then pulling the door toward you. C. If there is jammed in until the printer door clicks into place. 2642029 9. After clearing the paper jam, close the paper separator. 2642032 8. If the three lights still blink, call HP Customer Care. This...
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...the same type, size, and weight. Remove the paper stack, separate the sheets, and re-load the paper stack. Make sure the paper in the printer. s Paper is wrinkling. See page 6, "Loading Other Size Paper." See page 6, "Loading Other Size Paper." When the Print Quality Is Not ... s Paper is not closed properly. Printing is damaged, wrinkled, or curled. Legal size paper, envelope, label, or thick paper should be loaded from the printer. s Some paper in the paper. See page 3, "STEP 3: Loading Paper." Replace paper with a new stack. Make sure the paper in the stack are...
...the same type, size, and weight. Remove the paper stack, separate the sheets, and re-load the paper stack. Make sure the paper in the printer. s Paper is wrinkling. See page 6, "Loading Other Size Paper." See page 6, "Loading Other Size Paper." When the Print Quality Is Not ... s Paper is not closed properly. Printing is damaged, wrinkled, or curled. Legal size paper, envelope, label, or thick paper should be loaded from the printer. s Some paper in the paper. See page 3, "STEP 3: Loading Paper." Replace paper with a new stack. Make sure the paper in the stack are...
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... Are Clogged" below.) s The color inkjet print cartridge has run out of the inkjet print cartridge as follows: Note: Ink may be suitable for the printer. While pressing the Change Cartridge button ( ), press the Power button ( ) to paper ( ). In this page.) s The paper may be printed. See "...and edges. Too much ink on the ink nozzles of the inkjet print cartridge may not be clogged. Install the inkjet print cartridge in the printer and load paper in the paper tray. 3. Do not clean nozzle plate Clean 2642034 2. Dip a clean cotton swab into distilled water and...
... Are Clogged" below.) s The color inkjet print cartridge has run out of the inkjet print cartridge as follows: Note: Ink may be suitable for the printer. While pressing the Change Cartridge button ( ), press the Power button ( ) to paper ( ). In this page.) s The paper may be printed. See "...and edges. Too much ink on the ink nozzles of the inkjet print cartridge may not be clogged. Install the inkjet print cartridge in the printer and load paper in the paper tray. 3. Do not clean nozzle plate Clean 2642034 2. Dip a clean cotton swab into distilled water and...
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... hours a day, seven days a week. s If you 've made an excellent choice. Appendices HP Customer Care HP DeskJet printers set the standard for ideas and suggestions from knowledgeable users and system operators. Printer Software Printer software (also referred to as a printer driver) allows your HP printer is ever in need -and you'll find the support you 'll find...
... hours a day, seven days a week. s If you 've made an excellent choice. Appendices HP Customer Care HP DeskJet printers set the standard for ideas and suggestions from knowledgeable users and system operators. Printer Software Printer software (also referred to as a printer driver) allows your HP printer is ever in need -and you'll find the support you 'll find...
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... tips. In an industry that you call for help you are ready to take your questions immediately! Your printer's serial number (the label is provided to you free of your computer and printer, rather than writing a letter to us. The version of the computer. - Mexico, Guadalajara Mexico, Monterrey... 224 59 25 44 (0) 171 512 5202 (208) 344-4131 58 2 239 5664 15 HP Customer Care by Phone When you want to talk to HP directly, highly trained service technicians at our HP Customer Care Center are calling long distance, the long-distance charges apply. Africa/Middle East Argentina...
... tips. In an industry that you call for help you are ready to take your questions immediately! Your printer's serial number (the label is provided to you free of your computer and printer, rather than writing a letter to us. The version of the computer. - Mexico, Guadalajara Mexico, Monterrey... 224 59 25 44 (0) 171 512 5202 (208) 344-4131 58 2 239 5664 15 HP Customer Care by Phone When you want to talk to HP directly, highly trained service technicians at our HP Customer Care Center are calling long distance, the long-distance charges apply. Africa/Middle East Argentina...
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...(US Letter, 15 sheets): 8.5 x 11 in. (216 x 279 mm)) HP Premium Photo Paper (A4, 15 sheets): 210 x 297 mm HP Premium Photo Paper-Asia (US Letter, 15 sheets): 8.5 x 11 in Canada call , charged to your printer requires repair, and you anticipate might be reversed. that your Visa or MasterCard. ...s If your local HP Sales Office. Prices are $2.50 per call (800) 268-1221. The charges are subject to ...
...(US Letter, 15 sheets): 8.5 x 11 in. (216 x 279 mm)) HP Premium Photo Paper (A4, 15 sheets): 210 x 297 mm HP Premium Photo Paper-Asia (US Letter, 15 sheets): 8.5 x 11 in Canada call , charged to your printer requires repair, and you anticipate might be reversed. that your Visa or MasterCard. ...s If your local HP Sales Office. Prices are $2.50 per call (800) 268-1221. The charges are subject to ...
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... 80386 processor and above Windows 95, 98, or 3.1x 2 MB RAM minimum for monochrome imaging 4 MB RAM minimum for black only Printer Command Language HP PCL Level 3 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,...free hard disk space DOS Environment 8088 processor and above DOS 3.3 and above Software Compatibility Microsoft Windows 95, 98, or 3.1x DOS (with HP DeskJet 500C driver compatible) Recommended Printable Weight Paper: [Auto feed] 16 to 24 lb (60 to 90 g/m2) [Manual feed] 16 to...
... 80386 processor and above Windows 95, 98, or 3.1x 2 MB RAM minimum for monochrome imaging 4 MB RAM minimum for black only Printer Command Language HP PCL Level 3 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,...free hard disk space DOS Environment 8088 processor and above DOS 3.3 and above Software Compatibility Microsoft Windows 95, 98, or 3.1x DOS (with HP DeskJet 500C driver compatible) Recommended Printable Weight Paper: [Auto feed] 16 to 24 lb (60 to 90 g/m2) [Manual feed] 16 to...
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... RH non-condensing Recommended operating conditions for paper, labels, postcards, and envelopes) I/O Interface Centronics parallel, IEEE 1284-Compliant with 1284-B receptacle Printer Memory 16 Kbyte/48 Kbyte input buffer Power Requirements Depending on the power adapter ordered: 100 V (50/60 Hz), 120 V (60 Hz...VCCI (Japan), SABS (South Africa), RRL (Korea) 18 The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. EMI Certifications Printer with Power Module: UL, CSA, TÜV, NOM1. Printable Paper Sizes US Letter: 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) US Legal: 216...
... RH non-condensing Recommended operating conditions for paper, labels, postcards, and envelopes) I/O Interface Centronics parallel, IEEE 1284-Compliant with 1284-B receptacle Printer Memory 16 Kbyte/48 Kbyte input buffer Power Requirements Depending on the power adapter ordered: 100 V (50/60 Hz), 120 V (60 Hz...VCCI (Japan), SABS (South Africa), RRL (Korea) 18 The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. EMI Certifications Printer with Power Module: UL, CSA, TÜV, NOM1. Printable Paper Sizes US Letter: 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) US Legal: 216...
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The software manufacturer uses HP's printer language, called PCL, to your HP DeskJet 420 series printer. Printer Driver HP DeskJet 500C/540 HP DeskJet 340/320/310 HP DeskJet 400 HP DeskJet Portable HP DeskJet 520/510 HP DeskJet 560C/550C HP DeskJet 500/PLUS/HP DeskJet Level of Support Most black or color printing features Most black or color printing features Most black or color printing features Most black printing features ...
The software manufacturer uses HP's printer language, called PCL, to your HP DeskJet 420 series printer. Printer Driver HP DeskJet 500C/540 HP DeskJet 340/320/310 HP DeskJet 400 HP DeskJet Portable HP DeskJet 520/510 HP DeskJet 560C/550C HP DeskJet 500/PLUS/HP DeskJet Level of Support Most black or color printing features Most black or color printing features Most black or color printing features Most black printing features ...