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...printer use the suggestions provided in the If You Have a Printing Problem section in the Chooser? This helps your support representative quickly diagnose any telephone call to pre-recorded messages for common printer problems, call: HP Audio Tips 800) 333-1917 If you are charged a toll for repair information. HP DeskWriter 660C... What is the model of software you continue to have it ready to speak with your printer and computer. Customer...
...printer use the suggestions provided in the If You Have a Printing Problem section in the Chooser? This helps your support representative quickly diagnose any telephone call to pre-recorded messages for common printer problems, call: HP Audio Tips 800) 333-1917 If you are charged a toll for repair information. HP DeskWriter 660C... What is the model of software you continue to have it ready to speak with your printer and computer. Customer...
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... a trademark of David Siegel. There may be copied onto another language without notice. The HP DeskWriter 660C printer driver was developed by Hewlett-Packard Company using the Palomar Imaging Kernel developed by Hewlett-Packard Company ii Hewlett-Packard makes no warranties, either..., Inc. This warranty provides you . Hewlett-Packard shall not be used by some states. makes no warranty of any kind with the HP DeskWriter 660C printer. The HP Background Startup, HP Background, and HP PrintMonitor are licensed from The Monotype Typography Ltd. Times® is ...
... a trademark of David Siegel. There may be copied onto another language without notice. The HP DeskWriter 660C printer driver was developed by Hewlett-Packard Company using the Palomar Imaging Kernel developed by Hewlett-Packard Company ii Hewlett-Packard makes no warranties, either..., Inc. This warranty provides you . Hewlett-Packard shall not be used by some states. makes no warranty of any kind with the HP DeskWriter 660C printer. The HP Background Startup, HP Background, and HP PrintMonitor are licensed from The Monotype Typography Ltd. Times® is ...
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... Print Cartridges 13 Verifying the Printer is Working 16 Installing the Printer Software 17 SECTION 2 USING THE PRINTER SOFTWARE The Software Provided for Your Printer 23 Printing Features 24 About Printing in Color 25 Other Printing Options 26 Using the HP PrintMonitor 27 Using the Online Help 28 Updating the Printer Software 28 SECTION 3 USING PAPER, CARDS, ENVELOPES, LABELS, AND...
... Print Cartridges 13 Verifying the Printer is Working 16 Installing the Printer Software 17 SECTION 2 USING THE PRINTER SOFTWARE The Software Provided for Your Printer 23 Printing Features 24 About Printing in Color 25 Other Printing Options 26 Using the HP PrintMonitor 27 Using the Online Help 28 Updating the Printer Software 28 SECTION 3 USING PAPER, CARDS, ENVELOPES, LABELS, AND...
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...USING PRINT CARTRIDGES Storing and Using Print Cartridges 47 Aligning the Print Cartridges 48 Removing a Print Cartridge 49 Cleaning the Print Cartridges 50 SECTION 5 IF YOU HAVE A PRINTING PROBLEM How You Can Find the Solution 51 If Nothing Prints 52 If Paper, Envelopes, Cards, Labels, or Transparencies Don't Pass Through the Printer...Wrong 70 Contacting Customer Support 72 SECTION 6 REFERENCE, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ORDERING INFORMATION Maintaining Your Printer 75 Increasing Printer Performance 76 Ink Drying Times 78 The Printable Area 79 Specifications 81 Regulatory Notices 83 ...
...USING PRINT CARTRIDGES Storing and Using Print Cartridges 47 Aligning the Print Cartridges 48 Removing a Print Cartridge 49 Cleaning the Print Cartridges 50 SECTION 5 IF YOU HAVE A PRINTING PROBLEM How You Can Find the Solution 51 If Nothing Prints 52 If Paper, Envelopes, Cards, Labels, or Transparencies Don't Pass Through the Printer...Wrong 70 Contacting Customer Support 72 SECTION 6 REFERENCE, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ORDERING INFORMATION Maintaining Your Printer 75 Increasing Printer Performance 76 Ink Drying Times 78 The Printable Area 79 Specifications 81 Regulatory Notices 83 ...
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... on using and maintaining your new HP DeskWriter 660C printer! Setting up and ready to your computer Loading paper in your printer Installing the print cartridges Verifying the printer is working Installing the printer software Aligning the print cartridges The remainder of your HP DeskWriter 660C printer. 1 First Time Setup includes all the information you need to get your printer set up your HP DeskWriter 660C printer...
... on using and maintaining your new HP DeskWriter 660C printer! Setting up and ready to your computer Loading paper in your printer Installing the print cartridges Verifying the printer is working Installing the printer software Aligning the print cartridges The remainder of your HP DeskWriter 660C printer. 1 First Time Setup includes all the information you need to get your printer set up your HP DeskWriter 660C printer...
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SECTION ONE Unpacking Your Printer 1. Make sure the following items were shipped with your printer. Unpack the accessories, packing material, and printer from whom you can use it to move or ship your printer later. 2 Printer Power Module User's Guide Printer Software Black Print Cartridge Color Print Cartridge 2164004 Save the carton and packing material so you purchased your printer. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the dealer from the carton. Set the printer on a flat, stable surface. 2.
SECTION ONE Unpacking Your Printer 1. Make sure the following items were shipped with your printer. Unpack the accessories, packing material, and printer from whom you can use it to move or ship your printer later. 2 Printer Power Module User's Guide Printer Software Black Print Cartridge Color Print Cartridge 2164004 Save the carton and packing material so you purchased your printer. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the dealer from the carton. Set the printer on a flat, stable surface. 2.
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FIRST TIME SETUP What the Buttons and Lights Do The resume and power buttons and lights are in different states. 5 and the buttons are used to do when the lights are on the front of the printer. Resume Light and Button Power Light and Button The next table summarizes what to control the printer. In general, the lights indicate when the printer is operating correctly and when it needs attention from you;
FIRST TIME SETUP What the Buttons and Lights Do The resume and power buttons and lights are in different states. 5 and the buttons are used to do when the lights are on the front of the printer. Resume Light and Button Power Light and Button The next table summarizes what to control the printer. In general, the lights indicate when the printer is operating correctly and when it needs attention from you;
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...Perform the steps in either the procedure Connecting Directly to a Macintosh Computer (on page 8) or in the procedure Connecting to purchase a serial printer cable. if you use PhoneNET connectors in your network, you 'll need to purchase the kit or cable of your... printer, allowing you . 2. Position the printer with your choice. FIRST TIME SETUP Connecting the Printer Cable A shielded network connector kit or a shielded serial printer cable are not supplied with the back ...
...Perform the steps in either the procedure Connecting Directly to a Macintosh Computer (on page 8) or in the procedure Connecting to purchase a serial printer cable. if you use PhoneNET connectors in your network, you 'll need to purchase the kit or cable of your... printer, allowing you . 2. Position the printer with your choice. FIRST TIME SETUP Connecting the Printer Cable A shielded network connector kit or a shielded serial printer cable are not supplied with the back ...
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SECTION ONE Connecting Directly to either the modem port or printer port (whichever is available) on the back of the computer. 8 however, do not use a switch box extension cable because it will not work properly. 2. Connect the other end of the serial printer cable firmly to the printer's interface port. Connect one end of the printer cable to a Macintosh Computer 1. Printer's Interface Port 2162006 N OT E A serial printer cable resembles a "switch box" extension cable;
SECTION ONE Connecting Directly to either the modem port or printer port (whichever is available) on the back of the computer. 8 however, do not use a switch box extension cable because it will not work properly. 2. Connect the other end of the serial printer cable firmly to the printer's interface port. Connect one end of the printer cable to a Macintosh Computer 1. Printer's Interface Port 2162006 N OT E A serial printer cable resembles a "switch box" extension cable;
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FIRST TIME SETUP Connecting to an AppleTalk Network Use the following steps to connect your printer to the computer using an AppleTalk network. (If your network for appropriate connection procedures.) 1. Do not connect to the documentation provided with your ...network, refer to the modem (phone) port. 3. Connect a second connector box to the printer's interface port. Connect the two connector boxes with the connector boxes. 9 Printer's Interface Port 2162006 2. You may use either connector on the back of the computer. If necessary, terminate the AppleTalk network as ...
FIRST TIME SETUP Connecting to an AppleTalk Network Use the following steps to connect your printer to the computer using an AppleTalk network. (If your network for appropriate connection procedures.) 1. Do not connect to the documentation provided with your ...network, refer to the modem (phone) port. 3. Connect a second connector box to the printer's interface port. Connect the two connector boxes with the connector boxes. 9 Printer's Interface Port 2162006 2. You may use either connector on the back of the computer. If necessary, terminate the AppleTalk network as ...
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N OT E Place the power module at least 1 inch (approximately 3 cm) away from your computer, disk drive, or hard disk to power your printer is located near the equipment and is easily accessible. 1. SECTION ONE Connecting the Power Module Be sure the electrical outlet you intend to use to avoid magnetic interference. 10 Plug the other end of Printer 2164003 2. Plug the power module connector firmly into the printer's power socket Power Socket on Back of the power module cord into an electrical outlet.
N OT E Place the power module at least 1 inch (approximately 3 cm) away from your computer, disk drive, or hard disk to power your printer is located near the equipment and is easily accessible. 1. SECTION ONE Connecting the Power Module Be sure the electrical outlet you intend to use to avoid magnetic interference. 10 Plug the other end of Printer 2164003 2. Plug the power module connector firmly into the printer's power socket Power Socket on Back of the power module cord into an electrical outlet.
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...for more information on a flat surface to even the stack. 2162040 11 Then tap the short edge of the stack on using paper, envelopes, cards, transparencies, and Avery paper labels. 1. cards; Pull out the paper length adjuster. Remove up to its leftmost...into the printer. Fan the edges of paper from the packaging. transparencies; Use this procedure to separate the pages. Paper Width Adjuster Paper Length Adjuster 2184037 3. Most bond paper yields good results. envelopes; FIRST TIME SETUP Loading Standard Size Paper The HP DeskWriter 660C printer prints on...
...for more information on a flat surface to even the stack. 2162040 11 Then tap the short edge of the stack on using paper, envelopes, cards, transparencies, and Avery paper labels. 1. cards; Pull out the paper length adjuster. Remove up to its leftmost...into the printer. Fan the edges of paper from the packaging. transparencies; Use this procedure to separate the pages. Paper Width Adjuster Paper Length Adjuster 2184037 3. Most bond paper yields good results. envelopes; FIRST TIME SETUP Loading Standard Size Paper The HP DeskWriter 660C printer prints on...
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... the example shown. To fully use all the features of your printer is set up and working properly by following the instructions given next. 16 To print a one-page self-test pattern, with the printer by performing a printer self-test. 1. If you ...cannot print a self-test pattern, see the troubleshooting information in Section 5. SECTION ONE Verifying the Printer is Working Before installing the printer software, make sure your HP DeskWriter 660C printer, install the printer software supplied with the...
... the example shown. To fully use all the features of your printer is set up and working properly by following the instructions given next. 16 To print a one-page self-test pattern, with the printer by performing a printer self-test. 1. If you ...cannot print a self-test pattern, see the troubleshooting information in Section 5. SECTION ONE Verifying the Printer is Working Before installing the printer software, make sure your HP DeskWriter 660C printer, install the printer software supplied with the...
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..., in a safe place. 2. Make a copy of free disk space (1.5 MB for the printer drivers and 6.0 MB for use with QuickDraw GX. Quit any virus protection applications. 3. N OT E The standard printer software supplied with the HP DeskWriter 660C printer is provided. Before you install the printer software: 1. Use the copy for installation and keep the original disks in some countries...
..., in a safe place. 2. Make a copy of free disk space (1.5 MB for the printer drivers and 6.0 MB for use with QuickDraw GX. Quit any virus protection applications. 3. N OT E The standard printer software supplied with the HP DeskWriter 660C printer is provided. Before you install the printer software: 1. Use the copy for installation and keep the original disks in some countries...
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...has the same name as described on the screen. To install all of the printer software in the correct locations on your system, see the ReadMe file on . 2. Use the Customize option to use the TrueType fonts provided with the most current version. 4. Optionally, perform the steps...disk. Insert the Fonts Installation disk and double-click the Installer icon. 2. Use the Easy Install option to use the TrueType fonts in your computer is installing, it replaces that file with your printer in the ReadMe file on your printed documents. You must select ...
...has the same name as described on the screen. To install all of the printer software in the correct locations on your system, see the ReadMe file on . 2. Use the Customize option to use the TrueType fonts provided with the most current version. 4. Optionally, perform the steps...disk. Insert the Fonts Installation disk and double-click the Installer icon. 2. Use the Easy Install option to use the TrueType fonts in your computer is installing, it replaces that file with your printer in the ReadMe file on your printed documents. You must select ...
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... been selected, click the Setup button and check that you are alerted that DeskWriter 660C is connected directly to your computer with a serial printer cable, follow these steps to choose a printer: 1. Close the Chooser by clicking the close box in the upper left corner. Close the Memory ...you want to open the Memory control panel. 2. FIRST TIME SETUP Setting the Disk Cache To enhance the performance of your printer: Use the Chooser to select the printer driver, printer, and port. From the Finder's Control Panels, double-click to print in the pop-up -arrow of the Disk Size...
... been selected, click the Setup button and check that you are alerted that DeskWriter 660C is connected directly to your computer with a serial printer cable, follow these steps to choose a printer: 1. Close the Chooser by clicking the close box in the upper left corner. Close the Memory ...you want to open the Memory control panel. 2. FIRST TIME SETUP Setting the Disk Cache To enhance the performance of your printer: Use the Chooser to select the printer driver, printer, and port. From the Finder's Control Panels, double-click to print in the pop-up -arrow of the Disk Size...
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If required by clicking the close box in the lower left side of printer you are alerted that DeskWriter 660C is highlighted in background mode, select Background Printing by clicking the Active button. 3. Select the DW 600 Series (AT) icon (on the left corner. 6. Close ... the window on the right. Then reselect the Chooser from the Apple menu. 2. Select your printer is unavailable. N OT E If the Background Printing buttons are using. See If You Get a Message at the Computer on a large network, select your computer, select Restart from the Finder's Special menu to print in the ...
If required by clicking the close box in the lower left side of printer you are alerted that DeskWriter 660C is highlighted in background mode, select Background Printing by clicking the Active button. 3. Select the DW 600 Series (AT) icon (on the left corner. 6. Close ... the window on the right. Then reselect the Chooser from the Apple menu. 2. Select your printer is unavailable. N OT E If the Background Printing buttons are using. See If You Get a Message at the Computer on a large network, select your computer, select Restart from the Finder's Special menu to print in the ...
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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 660C printer • TrueType and Adobe Type Manager scalable typeface support • Many TrueType fonts • ColorSmart technology 23
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 660C printer • TrueType and Adobe Type Manager scalable typeface support • Many TrueType fonts • ColorSmart technology 23
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... notify you are used when that document is printed. Choose Print from the File menu. The printing specifications for printing in Section 1, you if the documents require different sizes or types of your software applications. SECTION TWO Printing Features After installing the printer software and choosing the HP DeskWriter 660C printer as described in...
... notify you are used when that document is printed. Choose Print from the File menu. The printing specifications for printing in Section 1, you if the documents require different sizes or types of your software applications. SECTION TWO Printing Features After installing the printer software and choosing the HP DeskWriter 660C printer as described in...
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...complex graphics such as photographic images - Grayscale printing is used with the printer. To print in color, be sure you a good approximation of printing to each element on a page - Your HP DeskWriter 660C printer uses HP's ColorSmart technology to intelligently analyze your color printing depends ...select the Grayscale printing mode in grayscale using the black print cartridge. The quality of your documents at the time of your software application. USING THE PRINTER SOFTWARE About Printing in Color Your HP DeskWriter 660C printer prints in color when a colorcapable ...
...complex graphics such as photographic images - Grayscale printing is used with the printer. To print in color, be sure you a good approximation of printing to each element on a page - Your HP DeskWriter 660C printer uses HP's ColorSmart technology to intelligently analyze your color printing depends ...select the Grayscale printing mode in grayscale using the black print cartridge. The quality of your documents at the time of your software application. USING THE PRINTER SOFTWARE About Printing in Color Your HP DeskWriter 660C printer prints in color when a colorcapable ...