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...user's guide. HP DeskWriter 600 What is the version of software you are charged a toll for repair information. however, you selected in the following information so that allows you to request information on the back of the printer.) What model of printer do you have you are using, and what driver have ? ...Saturday 9 am to speak with your printer and computer. What is the model of your printer? (The serial number label is on HP Products by calling: HP FIRST Fax 800) 333-1917 To reach 24-hour access to ...
...user's guide. HP DeskWriter 600 What is the version of software you are charged a toll for repair information. however, you selected in the following information so that allows you to request information on the back of the printer.) What model of printer do you have you are using, and what driver have ? ...Saturday 9 am to speak with your printer and computer. What is the model of your printer? (The serial number label is on HP Products by calling: HP FIRST Fax 800) 333-1917 To reach 24-hour access to ...
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...material, including, but not limited to state. Helvetica™ is not permitted by any kind with the HP DeskWriter 600 printer. When the HP DeskWriter 600 printer installation software has completed execution, Apple software shall not be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to change ...performance, or use in this material. The HP DeskWriter 600 printer driver was developed by Hewlett-Packard Company using the Palomar Imaging Kernel developed by Hewlett-Packard Company ii The HP Background Startup, HP Background, and HP PrintMonitor are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc....
...material, including, but not limited to state. Helvetica™ is not permitted by any kind with the HP DeskWriter 600 printer. When the HP DeskWriter 600 printer installation software has completed execution, Apple software shall not be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to change ...performance, or use in this material. The HP DeskWriter 600 printer driver was developed by Hewlett-Packard Company using the Palomar Imaging Kernel developed by Hewlett-Packard Company ii The HP Background Startup, HP Background, and HP PrintMonitor are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc....
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...14 Make a copy of the Installation Disks. Turn off any open applications. N OT E The standard printer software supplied with the HP DeskWriter 600 printer is provided. N OT E If the printer software is not provided with your printer, see Section 2. System Requirements To install your... (1.5 MB for the printer drivers and 6.0 MB for the fonts). If the QuickDraw GX printer software is damaged or missing from the package, contact your authorized Hewlett-Packard dealer as described under Contacting Customer Support on how to your new HP DeskWriter 600 printer. Use the copy for...
...14 Make a copy of the Installation Disks. Turn off any open applications. N OT E The standard printer software supplied with the HP DeskWriter 600 printer is provided. N OT E If the printer software is not provided with your printer, see Section 2. System Requirements To install your... (1.5 MB for the printer drivers and 6.0 MB for the fonts). If the QuickDraw GX printer software is damaged or missing from the package, contact your authorized Hewlett-Packard dealer as described under Contacting Customer Support on how to your new HP DeskWriter 600 printer. Use the copy for...
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...;le with your printer in the correct locations on your printed documents. FIRST TIME SETUP Installing the printer software: The driver installer provides two options: Easy Install and Customize. Insert the Driver Installation disk and double-click the Installer icon. 3. Use the Easy Install option to use the TrueType fonts in the...
...;le with your printer in the correct locations on your printed documents. FIRST TIME SETUP Installing the printer software: The driver installer provides two options: Easy Install and Customize. Insert the Driver Installation disk and double-click the Installer icon. 3. Use the Easy Install option to use the TrueType fonts in the...
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... Background Printing buttons are using. Close the Chooser by clicking the Inactive button. You are alerted that DeskWriter 600 is unavail- Select the Chooser from the Apple menu. 2. The driver automatically selects the model of the Disk Size box. 3. Printer Modem When your printer is also connected... out, background printing is highlighted in background mode, select Background Printing by clicking on the left corner. able. Select the DW 600 Series icon (on the up menu. 4. However, to verify that the correct printer has been selected, click the Setup button ...
... Background Printing buttons are using. Close the Chooser by clicking the Inactive button. You are alerted that DeskWriter 600 is unavail- Select the Chooser from the Apple menu. 2. The driver automatically selects the model of the Disk Size box. 3. Printer Modem When your printer is also connected... out, background printing is highlighted in background mode, select Background Printing by clicking on the left corner. able. Select the DW 600 Series icon (on the up menu. 4. However, to verify that the correct printer has been selected, click the Setup button ...
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...your AppleTalk zone from the Finder's Special menu to activate AppleTalk. Select the Chooser from the Apple menu. 4. If you are alerted that DeskWriter 600 is unavailable. Select your printer is connected to an AppleTalk network, follow these steps to print in the lower left corner. 6. However, ...pop-up menu. 7. If you have changed printers. 17 N OT E If the Background Printing buttons are on the left corner. The driver automatically selects the model of printer you are grayed out, background printing is highlighted in the upper left of the Chooser). 5. See If You...
...your AppleTalk zone from the Finder's Special menu to activate AppleTalk. Select the Chooser from the Apple menu. 4. If you are alerted that DeskWriter 600 is unavailable. Select your printer is connected to an AppleTalk network, follow these steps to print in the lower left corner. 6. However, ...pop-up menu. 7. If you have changed printers. 17 N OT E If the Background Printing buttons are on the left corner. The driver automatically selects the model of printer you are grayed out, background printing is highlighted in the upper left of the Chooser). 5. See If You...
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SECTION TWO USING THE PRINTER SOFTWARE The Software Provided for Your Printer The features provided with your printer software include: • Laser-quality text and graphics printing in portrait and landscape orientations • A printer driver for the HP DeskWriter 600 printer • TrueType and Adobe Type Manager scalable typeface support • Many TrueType fonts • ColorSmart technology 19
SECTION TWO USING THE PRINTER SOFTWARE The Software Provided for Your Printer The features provided with your printer software include: • Laser-quality text and graphics printing in portrait and landscape orientations • A printer driver for the HP DeskWriter 600 printer • TrueType and Adobe Type Manager scalable typeface support • Many TrueType fonts • ColorSmart technology 19
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... updates may include enhancements that came with your printer software: one on the Driver Installation disk, and one on obtaining updated printer software. 23 USING THE PRINTER SOFTWARE Using the Online Help The HP DeskWriter Series printer software offers online Balloon help when you move the mouse cursor over... software and for detailed instructions on the Fonts Installation disk. Balloon Help provides pop-up help . Updating the Printer Software HP periodically provides updates of the printer software. Choose Show Balloons from the Help menu. These files can be printed.
... updates may include enhancements that came with your printer software: one on the Driver Installation disk, and one on obtaining updated printer software. 23 USING THE PRINTER SOFTWARE Using the Online Help The HP DeskWriter Series printer software offers online Balloon help when you move the mouse cursor over... software and for detailed instructions on the Fonts Installation disk. Balloon Help provides pop-up help . Updating the Printer Software HP periodically provides updates of the printer software. Choose Show Balloons from the Help menu. These files can be printed.
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...the same as or smaller than the paper now in Page Setup, select the paper size that are considered non-standard are those with the HP DeskWriter 600 printer does not provide settings for the location of the card guide.) 3. Then, in the printer. Paper Width Adjuster Paper Length Adjuster ... a flat surface to use the following steps. 1. USING PAPER, CARDS, ENVELOPES, LABELS, AND TRANSPARENCIES Tip: Using Non-Standard Size Paper The printer driver provided with a width between 5 and 8.5 inches (127 and 215 mm) and a length between 5.83 and 14 inches (148 and 356 mm). Pull...
...the same as or smaller than the paper now in Page Setup, select the paper size that are considered non-standard are those with the HP DeskWriter 600 printer does not provide settings for the location of the card guide.) 3. Then, in the printer. Paper Width Adjuster Paper Length Adjuster ... a flat surface to use the following steps. 1. USING PAPER, CARDS, ENVELOPES, LABELS, AND TRANSPARENCIES Tip: Using Non-Standard Size Paper The printer driver provided with a width between 5 and 8.5 inches (127 and 215 mm) and a length between 5.83 and 14 inches (148 and 356 mm). Pull...
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... as described on page 58. If this does not clear the ink nozzles, clean the print cartridge as described on page 57. Solution The printer driver is still preparing the data to send to -print state. Select the printer in the Chooser. The printer is improperly installed in the ready-to...
... as described on page 58. If this does not clear the ink nozzles, clean the print cartridge as described on page 57. Solution The printer driver is still preparing the data to send to -print state. Select the printer in the Chooser. The printer is improperly installed in the ready-to...
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... Solution The printer name does not appear in the System Folder. Then check the cable between the printer and the computer. Make sure the printer driver is properly connected to the port selected in Section 1. is displayed in a dialog box. is displayed in a dialog box. Check that the... printer is inactive. Select the HP PrintMonitor from the Application menu at the right side of the printer software was unsuccessful. Make sure you have selected the correct port and that...
... Solution The printer name does not appear in the System Folder. Then check the cable between the printer and the computer. Make sure the printer driver is properly connected to the port selected in Section 1. is displayed in a dialog box. is displayed in a dialog box. Check that the... printer is inactive. Select the HP PrintMonitor from the Application menu at the right side of the printer software was unsuccessful. Make sure you have selected the correct port and that...
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...that the printer is attached to the port selected in the Chooser, or use the "Setup..." Make sure you are using the correct printer driver for the type of the printer. 57 To print the pen cartridge cleaning test to check the operation of the print cartridge nozzles: With... the printer turned on . Remove the print cartridge and remove any of technical information about your DeskWriter." Check that you have done this port and powered on , hold down the resume button. Then resend the document. To print a diagnostic test...
...that the printer is attached to the port selected in the Chooser, or use the "Setup..." Make sure you are using the correct printer driver for the type of the printer. 57 To print the pen cartridge cleaning test to check the operation of the print cartridge nozzles: With... the printer turned on . Remove the print cartridge and remove any of technical information about your DeskWriter." Check that you have done this port and powered on , hold down the resume button. Then resend the document. To print a diagnostic test...
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... Chooser as described on page 57. If the self-test doesn't print, the printer failed: see Contacting Customer Support on page 58. The wrong printer driver is still garbled, the problem may be with the printer cable, the cable connections, or the computer port. The printer failed or the computer-to... the interface cable is not the problem, reconnect the printer cable and resend the file to -printer connection failed. If necessary, reinstall the printer driver using the installation instructions in your software application are incomplete or missing.
... Chooser as described on page 57. If the self-test doesn't print, the printer failed: see Contacting Customer Support on page 58. The wrong printer driver is still garbled, the problem may be with the printer cable, the cable connections, or the computer port. The printer failed or the computer-to... the interface cable is not the problem, reconnect the printer cable and resend the file to -printer connection failed. If necessary, reinstall the printer driver using the installation instructions in your software application are incomplete or missing.
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...CompuServe - Electronic Information Services For 24-hour access to the Internet. To subscribe, call . Printer drivers, product and support information can be sent to you need. HP FIRST Fax will be faxed to the fax of technical information are available on common software applications, ...A PRINTING PROBLEM Contacting Customer Support The information presented earlier in this service from any touch tone phone and request up to HP printer drivers, product information, and troubleshooting hints. Audio-Tips provides pre-recorded help you for representative #51. (This is at 192...
...CompuServe - Electronic Information Services For 24-hour access to the Internet. To subscribe, call . Printer drivers, product and support information can be sent to you need. HP FIRST Fax will be faxed to the fax of technical information are available on common software applications, ...A PRINTING PROBLEM Contacting Customer Support The information presented earlier in this service from any touch tone phone and request up to HP printer drivers, product information, and troubleshooting hints. Audio-Tips provides pre-recorded help you for representative #51. (This is at 192...
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... your protection plan is free during the warranty of your local reseller's shelves. HP's SupportPack Your three year protection plan in a box is free during the warranty of your HP DeskWriter 600 printer from your serial number ready when calling (208) 323-2551. This service... you to answer your product questions as well as to change without notice. SECTION FIVE Printer Drivers by Mail HP's Distribution Center provides printer drivers and printer driver updates. Post Warranty Post warranty telephone assistance is available to 4 pm MST). Available Saturday 9 am to 3 pm MST...
... your protection plan is free during the warranty of your local reseller's shelves. HP's SupportPack Your three year protection plan in a box is free during the warranty of your HP DeskWriter 600 printer from your serial number ready when calling (208) 323-2551. This service... you to answer your product questions as well as to change without notice. SECTION FIVE Printer Drivers by Mail HP's Distribution Center provides printer drivers and printer driver updates. Post Warranty Post warranty telephone assistance is available to 4 pm MST). Available Saturday 9 am to 3 pm MST...
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SECTION SIX Increasing Printer Performance The printing speed of the HP DeskWriter 600 printer can be affected by: • Amount of system memory reserved in your computer, which depends on many factors: - The amount of system memory available ... control panels you are currently running. - Most techniques for maximizing printer performance require freeing computer memory for information on your computer documentation for the printer driver. See your hard disk. The number of space available on memory management. 68
SECTION SIX Increasing Printer Performance The printing speed of the HP DeskWriter 600 printer can be affected by: • Amount of system memory reserved in your computer, which depends on many factors: - The amount of system memory available ... control panels you are currently running. - Most techniques for maximizing printer performance require freeing computer memory for information on your computer documentation for the printer driver. See your hard disk. The number of space available on memory management. 68
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This gathers fragmented system memory to make one time. You may be required to print your printer driver. 69 broken into small blocks. When you work with more than one large application open , close all applications you want to print several applications, your ...
This gathers fragmented system memory to make one time. You may be required to print your printer driver. 69 broken into small blocks. When you work with more than one large application open , close all applications you want to print several applications, your ...
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... size envelopes 34, 73 documents previewing 21 printing 20 downloading customer support 65 draft printing 82 dried ink 59, 70 driver installer 15 drivers See printer drivers E EconoFast print mode 73 ejection problems 53 electronic information service 65 envelopes adding 42 advance/eject errors 54 loading 33... graphics distorted 64 grayscale printing 82 H halftoning patterns 20 hardware repair 66 help See also customer support online 23 HP AppleTalk connector 77 HP Audio Tips 65 HP Color Kit See also color printing installing 81 Options dialog box 81 ordering 77, 79 printing problems 84-86 v...
... size envelopes 34, 73 documents previewing 21 printing 20 downloading customer support 65 draft printing 82 dried ink 59, 70 driver installer 15 drivers See printer drivers E EconoFast print mode 73 ejection problems 53 electronic information service 65 envelopes adding 42 advance/eject errors 54 loading 33... graphics distorted 64 grayscale printing 82 H halftoning patterns 20 hardware repair 66 help See also customer support online 23 HP AppleTalk connector 77 HP Audio Tips 65 HP Color Kit See also color printing installing 81 Options dialog box 81 ordering 77, 79 printing problems 84-86 v...
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INDEX using 81 HP ColorSmart 82 HP Customer Support 65 HP Download Service 65 HP FIRSTFax 65 HP PrintMonitor 22 error message 56 HP SupportPack 66 I I/O interface 73 illegible printout 64 IN tray advance/eject errors 52-55 identifying 4 loading media 29-41 increasing speed 68, 69 index... 48, 63 Normal print mode 73 O online help 23 on-screen messages 55 operating environment 74 Options dialog box 20 ordering accessories 77, 79 printer drivers 65 supplies 77, 79 orientation See page orientation OUT tray identifying 4 paper problems 52-55 removing 31 replacing 33, 62 P page orientation 20 See...
INDEX using 81 HP ColorSmart 82 HP Customer Support 65 HP Download Service 65 HP FIRSTFax 65 HP PrintMonitor 22 error message 56 HP SupportPack 66 I I/O interface 73 illegible printout 64 IN tray advance/eject errors 52-55 identifying 4 loading media 29-41 increasing speed 68, 69 index... 48, 63 Normal print mode 73 O online help 23 on-screen messages 55 operating environment 74 Options dialog box 20 ordering accessories 77, 79 printer drivers 65 supplies 77, 79 orientation See page orientation OUT tray identifying 4 paper problems 52-55 removing 31 replacing 33, 62 P page orientation 20 See...
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... 57 setting up 2-8 settings 20 size 73 software 14-15, 19, 23 specifications 73 speed 68, 73 supplies 77 unpacking 2 weight 73 printer driver See also software choosing 16 installing 15 ordering 65 PrintMonitor 22 PrintMonitor Documents folder 22 printer icon missing in Chooser 56 printer interface port 7 printing... 20 poor quality 58 preference settings 22 printable area 71 problems 47 procedure 20 settings 20 slanted 61, 62 speed 68, 69 status See HP PrintMonitor tests 13, 57 problems in printing 47 Q-R quality print problems 58, 63 queue 22 QuickDraw compatible 14 RAM 69, 74 ReadMe files...
... 57 setting up 2-8 settings 20 size 73 software 14-15, 19, 23 specifications 73 speed 68, 73 supplies 77 unpacking 2 weight 73 printer driver See also software choosing 16 installing 15 ordering 65 PrintMonitor 22 PrintMonitor Documents folder 22 printer icon missing in Chooser 56 printer interface port 7 printing... 20 poor quality 58 preference settings 22 printable area 71 problems 47 procedure 20 settings 20 slanted 61, 62 speed 68, 69 status See HP PrintMonitor tests 13, 57 problems in printing 47 Q-R quality print problems 58, 63 queue 22 QuickDraw compatible 14 RAM 69, 74 ReadMe files...