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...Back view...6 Installing other software ...8 2 Installing accessories Installing the automatic two-sided printing accessory 10 3 Using the printer Selecting print media...12 Tips for selecting and using print media 12 Understanding specifications for supported media 13 Setting minimum...31 Printing on special and custom-size media 32 4 Configuring and managing the printer Managing the printer...34 Overview of printer management tasks 34 Monitor the printer...35 Administer the printer...36 Configure network options...37 Overview of printer management tools 38 Toolbox (Windows 38 ENWW iii
...Back view...6 Installing other software ...8 2 Installing accessories Installing the automatic two-sided printing accessory 10 3 Using the printer Selecting print media...12 Tips for selecting and using print media 12 Understanding specifications for supported media 13 Setting minimum...31 Printing on special and custom-size media 32 4 Configuring and managing the printer Managing the printer...34 Overview of printer management tasks 34 Monitor the printer...35 Administer the printer...36 Configure network options...37 Overview of printer management tools 38 Toolbox (Windows 38 ENWW iii
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... reference. Getting started ENWW Included on the network. Available if you choose an installation option that are not included in the printer driver. Available through the Toolbox (Windows), embedded Web server, or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS). Also, an electronic version is available. Readme file and release notes Provide late-breaking information and troubleshooting...
... reference. Getting started ENWW Included on the network. Available if you choose an installation option that are not included in the printer driver. Available through the Toolbox (Windows), embedded Web server, or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS). Also, an electronic version is available. Readme file and release notes Provide late-breaking information and troubleshooting...
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... to the MyPrintMileage website and follow the onscreen instructions. Task Tools Printer driver Toolbox (Windows) HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) Embedded Web server (EWS) Printer lights HP Web reference Jetadmin software myPrintMile age Monitor the printer. NOTE Windows users can use the printer driver, Toolbox, EWS, control panel, HP Web Jetadmin, and myPrintMileage. For more information about the administrator tools...
... to the MyPrintMileage website and follow the onscreen instructions. Task Tools Printer driver Toolbox (Windows) HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) Embedded Web server (EWS) Printer lights HP Web reference Jetadmin software myPrintMile age Monitor the printer. NOTE Windows users can use the printer driver, Toolbox, EWS, control panel, HP Web Jetadmin, and myPrintMileage. For more information about the administrator tools...
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..., and then click an option available on the Printer Status tab. Click Cartridge Information for information about opening and using specific management tools, see Understanding and printing the configuration page. Tool Toolbox (Windows) HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) Embedded Web server (EWS)... Control panel Information Operation and status ▲ Click the Printer Status tab. Media and supplies ▲ Ink cartridge and printhead ...
..., and then click an option available on the Printer Status tab. Click Cartridge Information for information about opening and using specific management tools, see Understanding and printing the configuration page. Tool Toolbox (Windows) HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) Embedded Web server (EWS)... Control panel Information Operation and status ▲ Click the Printer Status tab. Media and supplies ▲ Ink cartridge and printhead ...
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...; Clean printheads: Click the Settings tab, click Maintenance in the left pane. Tool HP Web Jetadmin software myPrintMileage Information Supplies operation status and media and supplies information. Tool Printer driver Toolbox (Windows) HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) Embedded Web server (EWS) Task Perform printer maintenance tasks ● Align printheads: Click the Services tab, click Service this...
...; Clean printheads: Click the Settings tab, click Maintenance in the left pane. Tool HP Web Jetadmin software myPrintMileage Information Supplies operation status and media and supplies information. Tool Printer driver Toolbox (Windows) HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) Embedded Web server (EWS) Task Perform printer maintenance tasks ● Align printheads: Click the Services tab, click Service this...
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... more information, see myPrintMileage. ● Help Information: Provides links to view product information. It also provides links to see HP Instant Support. 38 Chapter 4 Configuring and managing the printer ENWW To open the Toolbox 1. It also provides instructions that you want to this guide for each option in performing tasks and troubleshooting. For...
... more information, see myPrintMileage. ● Help Information: Provides links to view product information. It also provides links to see HP Instant Support. 38 Chapter 4 Configuring and managing the printer ENWW To open the Toolbox 1. It also provides instructions that you want to this guide for each option in performing tasks and troubleshooting. For...
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... printheads. ● Align: Aligns the printheads for best possible print quality. ● Calibrate Color: Adjusts color to correct problems with tint. ● HP Support: Provides access to the HP website where you open the EWS from the Toolbox (Windows) or the HP Printer Utility (Mac OS), the printer must be on a network and must have an IP address...
... printheads. ● Align: Aligns the printheads for best possible print quality. ● Calibrate Color: Adjusts color to correct problems with tint. ● HP Support: Provides access to the HP website where you open the EWS from the Toolbox (Windows) or the HP Printer Utility (Mac OS), the printer must be on a network and must have an IP address...
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...HP Instant Support home page. NOTE Do not bookmark the Web pages that are customized for a specific time period; To see the following information about your device: ● Easy access to troubleshooting tips Provides tips that are used , whether you use more black or color... to your device. 42 Chapter 4 Configuring and managing the printer ENWW export this data as recommendations for your device. To ...well as Microsoft Excel spreadsheet files; Gaining access to myPrintMileage ● Toolbox (Windows) On the Information tab, click myPrintMileage, and then follow the...
...HP Instant Support home page. NOTE Do not bookmark the Web pages that are customized for a specific time period; To see the following information about your device: ● Easy access to troubleshooting tips Provides tips that are used , whether you use more black or color... to your device. 42 Chapter 4 Configuring and managing the printer ENWW export this data as recommendations for your device. To ...well as Microsoft Excel spreadsheet files; Gaining access to myPrintMileage ● Toolbox (Windows) On the Information tab, click myPrintMileage, and then follow the...
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...sure that you want to your problem. Gaining access to HP Instant Support ● Toolbox (Windows) Click the Information tab, and then click HP Instant Support. ● Embedded Web server In a Web browser, type the IP address assigned to HP. When you select the device that you bookmark the ...that is sent to start diagnosing the devices. If you have attempted are outlined in your device. Select Printer on the Self Help menu on the configuration page; An HP Total Care Representative will not contain the current information. This information is sent to the device. see ...
...sure that you want to your problem. Gaining access to HP Instant Support ● Toolbox (Windows) Click the Information tab, and then click HP Instant Support. ● Embedded Web server In a Web browser, type the IP address assigned to HP. When you select the device that you bookmark the ...that is sent to start diagnosing the devices. If you have attempted are outlined in your device. Select Printer on the Self Help menu on the configuration page; An HP Total Care Representative will not contain the current information. This information is sent to the device. see ...
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...) one time. Printing a configuration page ● Printer driver On the Services tab, click the Print Configuration Page button. ● Toolbox (Windows) On the Printer Services tab, click Print Configuration Page, and then click Print. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) Open Information And Support. 5...assigned or negotiated by a DHCP server. 7 802.3 Wired: Shows information about the current status and connection type of the printer. Click Device Information, and then click Print Configuration Page. ● Control panel Press and hold (Power button). ENWW Understanding...
...) one time. Printing a configuration page ● Printer driver On the Services tab, click the Print Configuration Page button. ● Toolbox (Windows) On the Printer Services tab, click Print Configuration Page, and then click Print. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) Open Information And Support. 5...assigned or negotiated by a DHCP server. 7 802.3 Wired: Shows information about the current status and connection type of the printer. Click Device Information, and then click Print Configuration Page. ● Control panel Press and hold (Power button). ENWW Understanding...
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... then click Run. In the Run dialog box, click OK. 3. NOTE Windows NT 4.0 does not support USB. Installing printer software and sharing the printer When setting up the printer, HP recommends that you install the Toolbox by selecting the full installation option. It also provides access to documentation and online help tools for the computer...
... then click Run. In the Run dialog box, click OK. 3. NOTE Windows NT 4.0 does not support USB. Installing printer software and sharing the printer When setting up the printer, HP recommends that you install the Toolbox by selecting the full installation option. It also provides access to documentation and online help tools for the computer...
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... the onscreen instructions. 6. See Sharing the printer on a locally shared network In a locally shared network, the printer is running. NOTE The setup program provides options to install non-driver components such as the Toolbox, which you do not turn off the printer or unplug the cable from the printer while the installation program is connected...
... the onscreen instructions. 6. See Sharing the printer on a locally shared network In a locally shared network, the printer is running. NOTE The setup program provides options to install non-driver components such as the Toolbox, which you do not turn off the printer or unplug the cable from the printer while the installation program is connected...
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...quality or reliability of printer management tools. Printer services or repairs required as a result of using these tools, see HP supplies and accessories. NOTE To find out which ink cartridges work with your printer, see Overview of non-HP ink cartridges. Do... not remove a cartridge from its package, install it right away. Press and release to open the ink cartridge cover. 58 Chapter 5 Maintaining and troubleshooting ENWW To replace an ink cartridge 1. Replacing the ink cartridges You can check the ink levels from the Toolbox...
...quality or reliability of printer management tools. Printer services or repairs required as a result of using these tools, see HP supplies and accessories. NOTE To find out which ink cartridges work with your printer, see Overview of non-HP ink cartridges. Do... not remove a cartridge from its package, install it right away. Press and release to open the ink cartridge cover. 58 Chapter 5 Maintaining and troubleshooting ENWW To replace an ink cartridge 1. Replacing the ink cartridges You can check the ink levels from the Toolbox...
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... of printouts deteriorates, complete the following means to ensure the best print quality. When the quality of your printer, see HP supplies and accessories. Toolbox (Windows) Open the Toolbox. Configuration page From the control panel, print a printer configuration page by clogged ink nozzles and you might be caused by holding down (Power button), pressing (Cancel...
... of printouts deteriorates, complete the following means to ensure the best print quality. When the quality of your printer, see HP supplies and accessories. Toolbox (Windows) Open the Toolbox. Configuration page From the control panel, print a printer configuration page by clogged ink nozzles and you might be caused by holding down (Power button), pressing (Cancel...
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...In Windows 98, click the Services tab, click Clean Printheads, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Toolbox (Windows) ▲ Click the Printer Services tab, and then click Clean Printheads HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) ▲ Open Information And Support, click Clean, and then follow the ...not satisfactory. Click Maintenance in the left pane, and then click the appropriate cleaning level in the left pane. 4. Toolbox (Windows) ▲ Click the Printer Services tab, and then click Align Printheads. Control panel 1. Hold down (Power button). 2. Embedded Web server 1. ENWW...
...In Windows 98, click the Services tab, click Clean Printheads, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Toolbox (Windows) ▲ Click the Printer Services tab, and then click Clean Printheads HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) ▲ Open Information And Support, click Clean, and then follow the ...not satisfactory. Click Maintenance in the left pane, and then click the appropriate cleaning level in the left pane. 4. Toolbox (Windows) ▲ Click the Printer Services tab, and then click Align Printheads. Control panel 1. Hold down (Power button). 2. Embedded Web server 1. ENWW...
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...the onscreen instructions. Diagnosing the print quality To verify the print quality of the printer, you decide whether to run any maintenance tools to improve the print quality of test patterns. HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) ▲ Open Information And Support, click Print Quality ...Diagnostics, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Toolbox (Windows) ▲ Click the Printer Services tab, click PQ (print quality) diagnostic page, ...
...the onscreen instructions. Diagnosing the print quality To verify the print quality of the printer, you decide whether to run any maintenance tools to improve the print quality of test patterns. HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) ▲ Open Information And Support, click Print Quality ...Diagnostics, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Toolbox (Windows) ▲ Click the Printer Services tab, click PQ (print quality) diagnostic page, ...
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... Click the Services tab, click Service this device, and then follow the onscreen instructions. ● Toolbox (Windows) Click the Printer Services tab, click Test Paper Feed, and then follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) Open Information And Support, click Test Paper Feed, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 72 Chapter...
... Click the Services tab, click Service this device, and then follow the onscreen instructions. ● Toolbox (Windows) Click the Printer Services tab, click Test Paper Feed, and then follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) Open Information And Support, click Test Paper Feed, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 72 Chapter...
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ENWW Testing media skew 73 Testing media skew If information on the printed pages is consistently slanted, perform a paper skew test and check if the skew is within the acceptable range for the printer. ● Printer driver Click the Services tab, click Service this device, and then follow the onscreen instructions. ● Toolbox (Windows) Click the Printer Services tab, click Test Paper Skew, and then follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) Open Information And Support, click Test Paper Skew, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
ENWW Testing media skew 73 Testing media skew If information on the printed pages is consistently slanted, perform a paper skew test and check if the skew is within the acceptable range for the printer. ● Printer driver Click the Services tab, click Service this device, and then follow the onscreen instructions. ● Toolbox (Windows) Click the Printer Services tab, click Test Paper Skew, and then follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) Open Information And Support, click Test Paper Skew, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
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... the appearance of the colors, you replace a printhead, the printer automatically calibrates the colors to ensure the best print quality. In Windows 98, click the Services tab, click Calibrate Color, and then follow the onscreen instructions. ● Toolbox (Windows) Click the Printer Services tab, click Calibrate Color, and then follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS...
... the appearance of the colors, you replace a printhead, the printer automatically calibrates the colors to ensure the best print quality. In Windows 98, click the Services tab, click Calibrate Color, and then follow the onscreen instructions. ● Toolbox (Windows) Click the Printer Services tab, click Calibrate Color, and then follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Mac OS...
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..., causing ink to smear on the print zone of the printer, causing ink to smear. Alternatively, in the Toolbox, turn on each printed page before releasing it onto the output tray. See Toolbox (Windows). ENWW Troubleshooting 81 Clean the print zone of the printer After extensive printing, ink might rub against each other, print...
..., causing ink to smear on the print zone of the printer, causing ink to smear. Alternatively, in the Toolbox, turn on each printed page before releasing it onto the output tray. See Toolbox (Windows). ENWW Troubleshooting 81 Clean the print zone of the printer After extensive printing, ink might rub against each other, print...