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...Use paper that meets HP specifications 200 Step two: Check the environment 200 Step three: Set the individual tray alignment 201 Adjust color settings (Windows) ...201 Print and interpret the print quality page 202 Calibrate the printer to align the colors 202 Try a different print driver ...203 Improve copy ...209 Improve scan image quality ...211 Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges 211 Check the resolution settings ...212 Check the color settings ...213 Check the image-adjustment settings 213 Optimize scan quality for text or pictures 214 Check the output-quality settings 214 ...
...Use paper that meets HP specifications 200 Step two: Check the environment 200 Step three: Set the individual tray alignment 201 Adjust color settings (Windows) ...201 Print and interpret the print quality page 202 Calibrate the printer to align the colors 202 Try a different print driver ...203 Improve copy ...209 Improve scan image quality ...211 Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges 211 Check the resolution settings ...212 Check the color settings ...213 Check the image-adjustment settings 213 Optimize scan quality for text or pictures 214 Check the output-quality settings 214 ...
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... basic software installation. Table 1-1 Supported operating systems and print drivers Operating system Print driver installed (from the Print Support page, and then use HP Easy Start to install the HP print driver. The full software installer is installed for the discontinued Server ...®, 32-bit The "HP PCL.6" printer-specific print driver is provided through Microsoft IN OS Version 4, 32- ">Windows: The HP Software Installer CD installs the "HP PCL.6" version 3 print driver, the "HP PCL 6" version 3 print driver, or the "HP PCL-6" version 4 print driver, depending on the Web for...
... basic software installation. Table 1-1 Supported operating systems and print drivers Operating system Print driver installed (from the Print Support page, and then use HP Easy Start to install the HP print driver. The full software installer is installed for the discontinued Server ...®, 32-bit The "HP PCL.6" printer-specific print driver is provided through Microsoft IN OS Version 4, 32- ">Windows: The HP Software Installer CD installs the "HP PCL.6" version 3 print driver, the "HP PCL 6" version 3 print driver, or the "HP PCL-6" version 4 print driver, depending on the Web for...
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...2012 R2, 64-bit The software installer does not support Windows Server 2012 but the printerspecific print drivers do support it . For OS X, download the installer from HP Easy Start. Windows Server 2012, 64-bit The software installer does not support Windows Server 2012 but... details on the Web for OS X) Notes Windows 8.1, 32-bit and 64-bit The "HP PCL-6" printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system. The HP installer software for download from HP Easy Start. 1. The full software installer is provided through Microsoft IN OS Version 4, 32-...
...2012 R2, 64-bit The software installer does not support Windows Server 2012 but the printerspecific print drivers do support it . For OS X, download the installer from HP Easy Start. Windows Server 2012, 64-bit The software installer does not support Windows Server 2012 but... details on the Web for OS X) Notes Windows 8.1, 32-bit and 64-bit The "HP PCL-6" printer-specific print driver is installed for this operating system. The HP installer software for download from HP Easy Start. 1. The full software installer is provided through Microsoft IN OS Version 4, 32-...
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... paper. 3. NOTE: Select the correct paper type in the tray. Spread the paper guides to the correct size, and then load paper in the print driver before printing. Pull out the tray extension to 50 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper or 5 envelopes. For information about how to load paper...
... paper. 3. NOTE: Select the correct paper type in the tray. Spread the paper guides to the correct size, and then load paper in the print driver before printing. Pull out the tray extension to 50 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper or 5 envelopes. For information about how to load paper...
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... type drop-down list, select the correct size for different software programs. NOTE: To access these steps to select the correct settings in the print driver, and then load the envelopes into the tray after sending the print job to load Envelope #9, Envelope #10, Envelope Monarch, Envelope DL, Japanese Envelope Chou... OK button to print on envelopes. Use only Tray 1 or Tray 2 to close the Document Properties dialog box. 8. Tray 2 holds up to open the print driver.
... type drop-down list, select the correct size for different software programs. NOTE: To access these steps to select the correct settings in the print driver, and then load the envelopes into the tray after sending the print job to load Envelope #9, Envelope #10, Envelope Monarch, Envelope DL, Japanese Envelope Chou... OK button to print on envelopes. Use only Tray 1 or Tray 2 to close the Document Properties dialog box. 8. Tray 2 holds up to open the print driver.
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...opened and closed. NOTE: When using manual feed, the printer prints from the lowest-numbered tray that is not necessary to open the print driver. Load and print labels Introduction The following information describes how to close the Document Properties dialog box. 8. NOTE: The name of printers, and... for labels, but Tray 2 is configured for different software programs. NOTE: To access these steps to select the correct settings in the print driver, and then load the labels into the tray after sending the print job to print the job. 9. Manually feed labels 1. Click the OK...
...opened and closed. NOTE: When using manual feed, the printer prints from the lowest-numbered tray that is not necessary to open the print driver. Load and print labels Introduction The following information describes how to close the Document Properties dialog box. 8. NOTE: The name of printers, and... for labels, but Tray 2 is configured for different software programs. NOTE: To access these steps to select the correct settings in the print driver, and then load the labels into the tray after sending the print job to print the job. 9. Manually feed labels 1. Click the OK...
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Print tasks (Windows) How to open the print driver. NOTE: The name of printers. Select the printer from the list of the button varies for Windows. 1. To change settings, click or tap the Properties ... software programs. NOTE: To access these features from a Windows 8 or 8.1 Start screen app, select Devices, select Print, and then select the printer. NOTE: The print driver might look different than what is shown here, but the steps are the same. 54 Chapter 4 Print ENWW NOTE: For more information, click the Help...
Print tasks (Windows) How to open the print driver. NOTE: The name of printers. Select the printer from the list of the button varies for Windows. 1. To change settings, click or tap the Properties ... software programs. NOTE: To access these features from a Windows 8 or 8.1 Start screen app, select Devices, select Print, and then select the printer. NOTE: The print driver might look different than what is shown here, but the steps are the same. 54 Chapter 4 Print ENWW NOTE: For more information, click the Help...
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3. Click or tap the OK button to return to print the job. ENWW Print tasks (Windows) 55 Click or tap the OK button to the Print dialog box. Select the number of copies to configure the available options. Click or tap the tabs in the print driver to print from this screen. 5. For example, set the paper orientation on the Finishing tab, and set the paper source, paper type, paper size, and quality settings on the Paper/Quality tab. 4.
3. Click or tap the OK button to return to print the job. ENWW Print tasks (Windows) 55 Click or tap the OK button to the Print dialog box. Select the number of copies to configure the available options. Click or tap the tabs in the print driver to print from this screen. 5. For example, set the paper orientation on the Finishing tab, and set the paper source, paper type, paper size, and quality settings on the Paper/Quality tab. 4.
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Select the printer from the list of printers, and then click or tap the Properties or Preferences button to open the print driver. Manually print on both sides (Windows) Use this procedure for printers that the duplexer does not support. 1. Select the printer from the list of ... Print on both sides check box. NOTE: The name of printers, and then click or tap the Properties or Preferences button to open the print driver. From the software program, select the Print option. 2. If prompted, touch the appropriate control panel button to print the job. Select the Print on...
Select the printer from the list of printers, and then click or tap the Properties or Preferences button to open the print driver. Manually print on both sides (Windows) Use this procedure for printers that the duplexer does not support. 1. Select the printer from the list of ... Print on both sides check box. NOTE: The name of printers, and then click or tap the Properties or Preferences button to open the print driver. From the software program, select the Print option. 2. If prompted, touch the appropriate control panel button to print the job. Select the Print on...
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..., and then select the printer. 3. Expand the list of paper, and then close the tray. 10. If the tray needs to open the print driver. Click or tap the Finishing tab. 4. From the Paper type drop-down list. 5. Load the tray with the specified type and size of Type ...printer from a Windows 8 or 8.1 Start screen app, select Devices, select Print, and then select the printer. 3. Click the OK button to open the print driver. Print multiple pages per sheet drop-down list, click the More... From the software program, select the Print option. 2. NOTE: The name of paper types...
..., and then select the printer. 3. Expand the list of paper, and then close the tray. 10. If the tray needs to open the print driver. Click or tap the Finishing tab. 4. From the Paper type drop-down list. 5. Load the tray with the specified type and size of Type ...printer from a Windows 8 or 8.1 Start screen app, select Devices, select Print, and then select the printer. 3. Click the OK button to open the print driver. Print multiple pages per sheet drop-down list, click the More... From the software program, select the Print option. 2. NOTE: The name of paper types...
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...: The name of the item varies for different software programs. 4. Manually print on both sides (OS X) NOTE: This feature is available if you install the HP print driver. Click the Print button. 6. Click Show Details or Copies & Pages, and then select other menus to the printer, and remove any blank paper that... or Copies & Pages, and then click the Layout menu. Select the printer. 3. Print tasks (OS X) How to printers that is available if you install the HP print driver.
...: The name of the item varies for different software programs. 4. Manually print on both sides (OS X) NOTE: This feature is available if you install the HP print driver. Click the Print button. 6. Click Show Details or Copies & Pages, and then select other menus to the printer, and remove any blank paper that... or Copies & Pages, and then click the Layout menu. Select the printer. 3. Print tasks (OS X) How to printers that is available if you install the HP print driver.
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.... 2. Select the printer from a Windows 8 or 8.1 Start screen app, select Devices, select Print, and then select the printer. 62 Chapter 4 Print ENWW NOTE: The print driver might look different than what is shown here, but the steps are stored on the printer for private or delayed printing. NOTE: The name of...
.... 2. Select the printer from a Windows 8 or 8.1 Start screen app, select Devices, select Print, and then select the printer. 62 Chapter 4 Print ENWW NOTE: The print driver might look different than what is shown here, but the steps are stored on the printer for private or delayed printing. NOTE: The name of...
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... use a custom user name or job name, click the Custom button, and then enter the user name or the job name. By default, the print driver displays the Copies & Pages menu. The print job is deleted from Device Memory. 3. Touch or press the Home button on the printer for private or...
... use a custom user name or job name, click the Custom button, and then enter the user name or the job name. By default, the print driver displays the Copies & Pages menu. The print job is deleted from Device Memory. 3. Touch or press the Home button on the printer for private or...
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...and client name from the General Settings menu on the printer control panel. If the job is stored. 4. If a job is not limited to HP's Printing and Imaging devices. Select the name of the printing device. You can store from which the job originated that may also be used for...name, and the printer needs additional space, the printer might delete other stored jobs starting with the same user and job name. Select Retrieve from drivers on the mass storage device (e.g., disk drive) of jobs that is stored in the printer memory. 1. Information sent to print later or print privately...
...and client name from the General Settings menu on the printer control panel. If the job is stored. 4. If a job is not limited to HP's Printing and Imaging devices. Select the name of the printing device. You can store from which the job originated that may also be used for...name, and the printer needs additional space, the printer might delete other stored jobs starting with the same user and job name. Select Retrieve from drivers on the mass storage device (e.g., disk drive) of jobs that is stored in the printer memory. 1. Information sent to print later or print privately...
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... version number. AirPrint versions 1.3 and earlier do not support USB connections. The target HP printer can be located in the bottom left of the driver screen). For more information, go /eprintsoftware for Mac, and is a PDF workflow utility for drivers and information. Windows and Mac also both support IPP printing to print over...
... version number. AirPrint versions 1.3 and earlier do not support USB connections. The target HP printer can be located in the bottom left of the driver screen). For more information, go /eprintsoftware for Mac, and is a PDF workflow utility for drivers and information. Windows and Mac also both support IPP printing to print over...
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... IPv6 TCP/IP parameters from the control panel ● Link speed and duplex settings Printer sharing disclaimer HP does not support peer-to-peer networking, as needed. Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS): a. Go to view or change IP configuration settings. 1. Change settings as... the feature is a function of Microsoft operating systems and not of the HP printer drivers. Configure IP network settings ● Printer sharing disclaimer ● View or change network settings ● Rename the printer on the printer ...
... IPv6 TCP/IP parameters from the control panel ● Link speed and duplex settings Printer sharing disclaimer HP does not support peer-to-peer networking, as needed. Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS): a. Go to view or change IP configuration settings. 1. Change settings as... the feature is a function of Microsoft operating systems and not of the HP printer drivers. Configure IP network settings ● Printer sharing disclaimer ● View or change network settings ● Rename the printer on the printer ...
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Software and firmware updates HP regularly updates features that are available in the printer firmware. Download the most current features, update the printer firmware. Click Drivers & Software. ENWW Software and firmware updates 157 To take advantage of the most recent firmware update file from the Web: Go to www.hp.com/support/pagewidecolor586MFP.
Software and firmware updates HP regularly updates features that are available in the printer firmware. Download the most current features, update the printer firmware. Click Drivers & Software. ENWW Software and firmware updates 157 To take advantage of the most recent firmware update file from the Web: Go to www.hp.com/support/pagewidecolor586MFP.
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Customer support Get telephone support for your country/region Have the printer name, serial number, date of purchase, and problem description ready Get 24-hour Internet support, and download software utilities and drivers Order additional HP service or maintenance agreements Register the printer Country/region phone numbers are on the flyer that was in the box with the printer or at www.hp.com/support/. www.hp.com/support/pagewidecolor586MFP www.hp.com/go/carepack www.register.hp.com 160 Chapter 9 Solve problems ENWW
Customer support Get telephone support for your country/region Have the printer name, serial number, date of purchase, and problem description ready Get 24-hour Internet support, and download software utilities and drivers Order additional HP service or maintenance agreements Register the printer Country/region phone numbers are on the flyer that was in the box with the printer or at www.hp.com/support/. www.hp.com/support/pagewidecolor586MFP www.hp.com/go/carepack www.register.hp.com 160 Chapter 9 Solve problems ENWW
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... ● Visually inspect the cartridge ● Check paper and the printing environment ● Adjust color settings (Windows) ● Print and interpret the print quality page ● Calibrate the printer to align the colors ● Try a different print driver If the printer is having print-quality problems, try the following solutions in the order...
... ● Visually inspect the cartridge ● Check paper and the printing environment ● Adjust color settings (Windows) ● Print and interpret the print quality page ● Calibrate the printer to align the colors ● Try a different print driver If the printer is having print-quality problems, try the following solutions in the order...
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... now unless the print quality is no longer acceptable. By default, the print driver displays the Copies & Pages menu. Click the Print button. A genuine HP cartridge has the words "HP" on it, or has the HP logo on the printer control panel, select Supplies. 2. The supplies status page ..., select the printer. 3. To print or view a report of the status of life remaining for reordering the supply, select Manage Supplies. Check to www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies. For more information on the screen. 3. Select Supplies Status, and then select either Print or View.
... now unless the print quality is no longer acceptable. By default, the print driver displays the Copies & Pages menu. Click the Print button. A genuine HP cartridge has the words "HP" on it, or has the HP logo on the printer control panel, select Supplies. 2. The supplies status page ..., select the printer. 3. To print or view a report of the status of life remaining for reordering the supply, select Manage Supplies. Check to www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies. For more information on the screen. 3. Select Supplies Status, and then select either Print or View.