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...Contents 1 Printer basics Printer configurations 8 Printer features 9 Printer software 11 Operating systems and printer components 12 Printer drivers 14 Software for Macintosh computers 15 Installing the printing system software 16 Installing Windows printing system software for direct connections...sided 42 Printing on both sides (duplexing 43 Canceling a print job 46 Using the printer driver 47 Changing the settings for a print job 47 Changing default settings 48 Using printer-driver features 49 Printing watermarks 49 Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper 50 Setting a ...
...Contents 1 Printer basics Printer configurations 8 Printer features 9 Printer software 11 Operating systems and printer components 12 Printer drivers 14 Software for Macintosh computers 15 Installing the printing system software 16 Installing Windows printing system software for direct connections...sided 42 Printing on both sides (duplexing 43 Canceling a print job 46 Using the printer driver 47 Changing the settings for a print job 47 Changing default settings 48 Using printer-driver features 49 Printing watermarks 49 Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper 50 Setting a ...
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... 62 Information tab 63 Settings tab 63 Networking tab 63 Other links 64 Using HP Web Jetadmin software 64 Using Printer Status and Alerts 65 Managing and configuring printer drivers 66 HP Web Jetadmin software plug-in 66 Customization utility 67 Managing the print cartridge 68... HP print cartridges 68 Non-HP print cartridges 68 Print-cartridge authentication 68 Print-cartridge storage 68 Print-...
... 62 Information tab 63 Settings tab 63 Networking tab 63 Other links 64 Using HP Web Jetadmin software 64 Using Printer Status and Alerts 65 Managing and configuring printer drivers 66 HP Web Jetadmin software plug-in 66 Customization utility 67 Managing the print cartridge 68... HP print cartridges 68 Non-HP print cartridges 68 Print-cartridge authentication 68 Print-cartridge storage 68 Print-...
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...following topics: "Operating systems and printer components" on page 12 "Printer drivers" on page 14 "Software for Macintosh computers" on the printer CD-ROM for additional software and languages (HP software is not available in all languages). Printer software The printer comes with helpful... software, including printer drivers and optional software. For easy printer setup and access to the full range of printer features, HP recommends that you install the...
...following topics: "Operating systems and printer components" on page 12 "Printer drivers" on page 14 "Software for Macintosh computers" on the printer CD-ROM for additional software and languages (HP software is not available in all languages). Printer software The printer comes with helpful... software, including printer drivers and optional software. For easy printer setup and access to the full range of printer features, HP recommends that you install the...
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...programs are recommended, but are available at http://www.hp.com/support/lj2300. The printer drivers provided on the printer CD-ROM for end users and network administrators. Macintosh software PPDs HP LaserJet Utility Fonts The printer CD-ROM contains the ...software components and drivers for more information. Operating systems and printer components Windows client Windows software drivers Macintosh client Macintosh software PPDs HP LaserJet Utility Network administrator -...
...programs are recommended, but are available at http://www.hp.com/support/lj2300. The printer drivers provided on the printer CD-ROM for end users and network administrators. Macintosh software PPDs HP LaserJet Utility Fonts The printer CD-ROM contains the ...software components and drivers for more information. Operating systems and printer components Windows client Windows software drivers Macintosh client Macintosh software PPDs HP LaserJet Utility Network administrator -...
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Mac OS x x UNIX/ Linux x x OS/2 x ENWW Printer software 13 Software Windows Installer PCL 6 PCL 5e PostScript emulation HP Web Jetadmin* Macintosh Installer Macintosh PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files IBM drivers* Model scripts* Windows 9x/Me x x x x Windows NT 4.0 x x x x x Windows 2000/XP x x x x x *Available only on the World Wide Web. The following table lists the available software for your printer.
Mac OS x x UNIX/ Linux x x OS/2 x ENWW Printer software 13 Software Windows Installer PCL 6 PCL 5e PostScript emulation HP Web Jetadmin* Macintosh Installer Macintosh PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files IBM drivers* Model scripts* Windows 9x/Me x x x x Windows NT 4.0 x x x x x Windows 2000/XP x x x x x *Available only on the World Wide Web. The following table lists the available software for your printer.
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... UNIX® and Linux by downloading them from the Internet or by requesting them from an HP-authorized service or support provider. (See the support flyer that came in the printer box.) OS/2 drivers are available from IBM and are printing primarily from your needs Select a printer... available at http://www.hp.com/support/lj2300. You can be activated by using a printer language). See the printer driver Help for the printer. For general office printing, the PCL 6 driver is recommended to see if the printer driver is necessary. Use the PS driver if you are packaged...
... UNIX® and Linux by downloading them from the Internet or by requesting them from an HP-authorized service or support provider. (See the support flyer that came in the printer box.) OS/2 drivers are available from IBM and are printing primarily from your needs Select a printer... available at http://www.hp.com/support/lj2300. You can be activated by using a printer language). See the printer driver Help for the printer. For general office printing, the PCL 6 driver is recommended to see if the printer driver is necessary. Use the PS driver if you are packaged...
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... Utility for the PPDs, PDEs, and other software is provided on the CD-ROM. PDEs PDEs (Printer Dialog Extensions), in the driver. HP LaserJet Utility Use the HP LaserJet Utility to a network. The embedded Web server can be used by using the Macintosh computer easier than ever. See "Using... the PPDs, PDEs, and other software is provided on the CD-ROM. Use the Apple LaserWriter driver that are not available in combination with the operating system. Use the HP LaserJet Utility to do the following operations: customize the printer control panel messages name the printer, assign ...
... Utility for the PPDs, PDEs, and other software is provided on the CD-ROM. PDEs PDEs (Printer Dialog Extensions), in the driver. HP LaserJet Utility Use the HP LaserJet Utility to a network. The embedded Web server can be used by using the Macintosh computer easier than ever. See "Using... the PPDs, PDEs, and other software is provided on the CD-ROM. Use the Apple LaserWriter driver that are not available in combination with the operating system. Use the HP LaserJet Utility to do the following operations: customize the printer control panel messages name the printer, assign ...
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... connections This section explains how to a CD-ROM drive, you can download the printing system software from the Internet at http://www.hp.com/lj2300. To install the printing system software 1 Close all software programs that the software is the letter of your printer. You...cable was connected before connecting the parallel or USB cable. Installing the printing system software Note The printer comes with printing system software and printer drivers on the computer screen. 4 Click Finish when the installation has completed. 5 Restart the computer. 6 Print a page from any software ...
... connections This section explains how to a CD-ROM drive, you can download the printing system software from the Internet at http://www.hp.com/lj2300. To install the printing system software 1 Close all software programs that the software is the letter of your printer. You...cable was connected before connecting the parallel or USB cable. Installing the printing system software Note The printer comes with printing system software and printer drivers on the computer screen. 4 Click Finish when the installation has completed. 5 Restart the computer. 6 Print a page from any software ...
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... 6 On your printer from the list that appears on the desktop, and then double-click the Installer icon. To install printer drivers in the printer driver. The CD-ROM menu runs automatically. An installation program for the PPDs and other software is located in combination with the Apple ...network port. 2 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. In addition, use the Apple LaserWriter 8 printer driver that comes with the computer. HP LaserJet Utility The HP LaserJet Utility provides access to communicate with the printer. This icon is provided on the desktop, and then double-click the...
... 6 On your printer from the list that appears on the desktop, and then double-click the Installer icon. To install printer drivers in the printer driver. The CD-ROM menu runs automatically. An installation program for the PPDs and other software is located in combination with the Apple ...network port. 2 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. In addition, use the Apple LaserWriter 8 printer driver that comes with the computer. HP LaserJet Utility The HP LaserJet Utility provides access to communicate with the printer. This icon is provided on the desktop, and then double-click the...
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... Macintosh printing system software for direct connections This section explains how to install the printing system software for Mac OS 8.6 to http://www.hp.com/support/lj2300 for an illustration.) 2 Close all software programs that came in the upper-left corner. The CD-ROM menu runs ... 26 for help or more information. You might not allow the printer to manually select the correct PPD when installing the printer. The Apple LaserWriter driver must be set up automatically. Use a standard 2-meter USB cable. (See "Interface ports" on the computer screen. 5 Restart the computer. 6 ...
... Macintosh printing system software for direct connections This section explains how to install the printing system software for Mac OS 8.6 to http://www.hp.com/support/lj2300 for an illustration.) 2 Close all software programs that came in the upper-left corner. The CD-ROM menu runs ... 26 for help or more information. You might not allow the printer to manually select the correct PPD when installing the printer. The Apple LaserWriter driver must be set up automatically. Use a standard 2-meter USB cable. (See "Interface ports" on the computer screen. 5 Restart the computer. 6 ...
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... reinstall the software. To install the software for Windows 2000 or Windows XP 1 In the New Hardware Found dialog box, click Search. 2 On the Locate Driver Files screen, select the Specify a Location check box, clear all other check boxes, and then click Next. 3 Type the following (where X is the ...information. Installing the software after the parallel or USB cable has been connected If you have already connected a parallel or USB cable to http://www.hp.com/support/lj2300 for help or more information. 20 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW To install the software for Windows 95, Windows 98, or ...
... reinstall the software. To install the software for Windows 2000 or Windows XP 1 In the New Hardware Found dialog box, click Search. 2 On the Locate Driver Files screen, select the Specify a Location check box, clear all other check boxes, and then click Next. 3 Type the following (where X is the ...information. Installing the software after the parallel or USB cable has been connected If you have already connected a parallel or USB cable to http://www.hp.com/support/lj2300 for help or more information. 20 Chapter 1 Printer basics ENWW To install the software for Windows 95, Windows 98, or ...
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... available), press (HELP button). Printing control panel menus To see "Control panel menus" on the printer control panel display). Software program settings override both printer-driver settings and control panel settings. Note Using the printer Help system This printer features a Help system at the control panel, print a control panel menu map... button). An asterisk (*) appears next to store the menu map near the printer for reference. To exit the Help system, press (HELP button) again. Printer-driver settings override control panel settings.
... available), press (HELP button). Printing control panel menus To see "Control panel menus" on the printer control panel display). Software program settings override both printer-driver settings and control panel settings. Note Using the printer Help system This printer features a Help system at the control panel, print a control panel menu map... button). An asterisk (*) appears next to store the menu map near the printer for reference. To exit the Help system, press (HELP button) again. Printer-driver settings override control panel settings.
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2 Printing tasks This section provides information about the following topics: "Purchasing paper and other media" on page 28 "Media input options" on page 29 "Loading trays" on page 31 "Media output options" on page 35 "Printing on special media" on page 36 "Printing on both sides (duplexing)" on page 43 "Canceling a print job" on page 46 "Using the printer driver" on page 47 "Using printer-driver features" on page 49 "Using job-storage features" on page 57 ENWW 27
2 Printing tasks This section provides information about the following topics: "Purchasing paper and other media" on page 28 "Media input options" on page 29 "Loading trays" on page 31 "Media output options" on page 35 "Printing on special media" on page 36 "Printing on both sides (duplexing)" on page 43 "Canceling a print job" on page 46 "Using the printer driver" on page 47 "Using printer-driver features" on page 49 "Using job-storage features" on page 57 ENWW 27
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... For Macintosh computers, go to reduce curling (this is for transparencies only; Guidelines for printing on transparencies Print transparencies from the printer. Set the printer driver for transparencies (see "Transparencies" on page 141. for other media use in laser printers. Printing on transparencies Use only transparencies recommended for use the rear... printed to prevent them from sticking. Place transparencies on a flat surface after removing them from tray 1. Use the top output bin to the HP LaserJet Utility and select transparencies. 40 Chapter 2 Printing tasks ENWW
... For Macintosh computers, go to reduce curling (this is for transparencies only; Guidelines for printing on transparencies Print transparencies from the printer. Set the printer driver for transparencies (see "Transparencies" on page 141. for other media use in laser printers. Printing on transparencies Use only transparencies recommended for use the rear... printed to prevent them from sticking. Place transparencies on a flat surface after removing them from tray 1. Use the top output bin to the HP LaserJet Utility and select transparencies. 40 Chapter 2 Printing tasks ENWW
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...and jams might result. Letter, A4, and 8.5 by13 inches, and Legal paper sizes are supported for duplexing. Automatic duplexing The HP LaserJet 2300d, HP LaserJet 2300dn, and HP LaserJet 2300dtn printers contain a built-in your printer includes a built-in duplexer, manual duplexing is necessary for the following illustration. For.... For all other trays ENWW Printing on the second side of the sheet of paper first. Even if your printer driver Guidelines for printing on both sides Do not print on both sides of paper. Manual duplexing You can perform manual duplexing for the...
...and jams might result. Letter, A4, and 8.5 by13 inches, and Legal paper sizes are supported for duplexing. Automatic duplexing The HP LaserJet 2300d, HP LaserJet 2300dn, and HP LaserJet 2300dtn printers contain a built-in your printer includes a built-in duplexer, manual duplexing is necessary for the following illustration. For.... For all other trays ENWW Printing on the second side of the sheet of paper first. Even if your printer driver Guidelines for printing on both sides Do not print on both sides of paper. Manual duplexing You can perform manual duplexing for the...
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... oriented upside-down . Layout options for printing on the right page. 4 Flip Pages Up (short-edge portrait) This layout is often used in the printer driver. 1 12 13 14 1 Flip Pages Up (long-edge landscape) This layout is often used with every printed image oriented right-side up .
... oriented upside-down . Layout options for printing on the right page. 4 Flip Pages Up (short-edge portrait) This layout is often used in the printer driver. 1 12 13 14 1 Flip Pages Up (long-edge landscape) This layout is often used with every printed image oriented right-side up .
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... inserted until duplexing is complete. Insert the printed stack with the blank side up , top edge toward the back of the tray. 2 Open the printer driver (see "Changing the settings for a print job" on page 47). 3 On the Finishing tab, select Print on both sides (duplexing) 45 If you must ... to accommodate the print job. CAUTION Note Note To duplex with the built-in duplexer The built-in duplexer is included only with the HP LaserJet 2300d printer, HP LaserJet 2300dn printer, and HP LaserJet 2300dtn printer. 1 Insert enough paper into one of the trays to accommodate the print job.
... inserted until duplexing is complete. Insert the printed stack with the blank side up , top edge toward the back of the tray. 2 Open the printer driver (see "Changing the settings for a print job" on page 47). 3 On the Finishing tab, select Print on both sides (duplexing) 45 If you must ... to accommodate the print job. CAUTION Note Note To duplex with the built-in duplexer The built-in duplexer is included only with the HP LaserJet 2300d printer, HP LaserJet 2300dn printer, and HP LaserJet 2300dtn printer. 1 Insert enough paper into one of the trays to accommodate the print job.
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... the printer settings return to the defaults that you want printing settings to change print settings for the program. For more information about printer-driver features, see the documentation for a print job on Windows computers 1 In the software program, click File. 2 Click Print. 3 Click...the print settings that are working or from the program. For more information about printing from the software program in the printer driver. If possible, try to communicate with the printer. This section provides instructions for printing when setting options are using, change ...
... the printer settings return to the defaults that you want printing settings to change print settings for the program. For more information about printer-driver features, see the documentation for a print job on Windows computers 1 In the software program, click File. 2 Click Print. 3 Click...the print settings that are working or from the program. For more information about printing from the software program in the printer driver. If possible, try to communicate with the printer. This section provides instructions for printing when setting options are using, change ...
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... settings on the computer, change default settings in Windows NT 4.0 1 Click the Start button. 2 Point to Settings. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the HP LaserJet 2300 series printer icon. 5 Click Document Defaults. 6 Change any of the settings on the Macintosh operating system version that you use either the Apple...you want printing settings to be used in all software programs you have, use on the tabs. To change the default settings in the printer driver. Choose the procedure for the printer. 8 Click OK to return to the Advanced tab. 9 Click OK to save your settings and to ...
... settings on the computer, change default settings in Windows NT 4.0 1 Click the Start button. 2 Point to Settings. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the HP LaserJet 2300 series printer icon. 5 Click Document Defaults. 6 Change any of the settings on the Macintosh operating system version that you use either the Apple...you want printing settings to be used in all software programs you have, use on the tabs. To change the default settings in the printer driver. Choose the procedure for the printer. 8 Click OK to return to the Advanced tab. 9 Click OK to save your settings and to ...
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...Windows 2000, or Windows XP, you must have administrator privileges to the beginning of selected pages in a document. If you are controlled through the printer driver. "Printing watermarks" on page 49 "Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper" on page 50 "Setting a custom paper size"... "Changing the settings for common printing features that you want, depending on your printer-driver version. To edit or create a watermark, click Edit. 3 Click OK. Using printer-driver features Note This section provides instructions for a print job" on page 47). 2 On the Effects tab, ...
...Windows 2000, or Windows XP, you must have administrator privileges to the beginning of selected pages in a document. If you are controlled through the printer driver. "Printing watermarks" on page 49 "Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper" on page 50 "Setting a custom paper size"... "Changing the settings for common printing features that you want, depending on your printer-driver version. To edit or create a watermark, click Edit. 3 Click OK. Using printer-driver features Note This section provides instructions for a print job" on page 47). 2 On the Effects tab, ...