HP (Hewlett-Packard) 6600 Bedienungsanleitung

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    HP Deskjet 6600 series printer To find an answer to a question, click the appropriate topic below: ● Notices ● Special features ● Getting started ● Connecting to the printer ● Printing photos from a digital camera ● Printing photos from a computer ● Printing other documents ● Printing tips ● Printer software ● Maintenance ● Tr[...]

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    Notices ● Notices and acknowledgements ● Terms and conventions ● Accessibility[...]

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    Notices and acknowledgements Hewlett-Packard company notices Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty[...]

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    Terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are used in this user's guide. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is also referred to as the HP printer or printer . Cautions, warnings, and notes A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to other equipment. For example: Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink no[...]

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    Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of features that make it accessible for people who have disabilities. Visual The printer software is accessible for users with visual impairments or low vision through the use of Windows® accessibility options and features. The printer software also supports most assistive technology such as screen r[...]

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    Special features Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: ● Built-in networking capabilities : Connect to a wired network without using an external print server. ● Ink-backup mode : Ink-backup mode lets you continue printing with one print cartridge when the other print cartridge[...]

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    two-sided documents automatically. ● Optional Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray : Purchase a Optional Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray to print two-sided documents automatically and load small media from the back of the printer. ● Optional 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory : Purchase an optional 250-She[...]

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    Getting started For an overview of the printer features, see the printer features page. Click the appropriate topic below for a description of a printer feature: ● Buttons and lights ● Print Cartridge Status lights ● Paper trays ● Photo/envelope feeder ● Print cartridges ● Ink-backup mode ● Automatic Paper Type Sensor ● PictBridge p[...]

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    Printer features The HP printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1. Buttons and lights 2. Paper trays 3. Photo/envelope feeder 4. PictBridge port 1. Print cartridges 2. Automatic Paper-Type Sensor (not illustrated) 3. Ink-backup mode (not illustrated)[...]

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    1. Rear USB port 2. Wired Ethernet port Optional accessories Automatic Two- Sided Printing Accessory (optional) 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory (optional) Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray (optional)[...]

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    Buttons and lights Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, and restart a job. The printer lights give you visual cues about the status of the printer. 1. Power button and light 2. Print Cancel button 3. Resume button and light 4. Network light 5. Report Page button 6. Print Cartridge Status lights For a descripti[...]

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    Power button and light The Power button turns the printer on and off. It might take a few seconds for the printer to turn on after you press the Power button. The Power light flashes when the printer is processing. Caution: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to [...]

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    Print Cartridge Status lights The Print Cartridge Status lights indicate the status of the print cartridges. Status of the Print Cartridge Status lights Status of the print cartridges On and solid Low on ink Flashing Service required 1. Print Cartridge Status lights[...]

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    1 . The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge. 2 . The right status light represents the print cartridge that is installed in the compartment on the right side of the print cartridge cradle. That print cartridge can be the black print cartridge, the photo print cartridge, or the gray photo print cartridge.[...]

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    Paper trays The printer has two paper trays: ● In tray ● Out tray In tray The In tray holds paper or other media to be printed. 1. In tray Slide the paper guides firmly against the edges of the media on which you are printing. 1. Paper-width guide 2. Paper-length guide[...]

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    Out tray Printed pages are deposited in the Out tray. 1. Out tray 2. Photo/envelope feeder Use the photo/envelope feeder to print single envelopes, small photos, and cards. Raise the Out tray to load paper. To prevent paper from falling out of the Out tray, pull out the Out-tray extension, and then unfold the Out-tray extension stop.[...]

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    1. Out-tray extension 2. Out-tray extension stop Do not unfold the Out-tray extension stop when printing on legal paper. After the print job is complete, fold the Out-tray extension stop, and then push the Out-tray extension into the Out tray.[...]

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    Photo/envelope feeder Use the photo/envelope feeder to print the following documents: ● Envelopes ● Photos ● Postcards 1. Photo/envelope feeder Envelopes Follow these steps to use the photo/envelope feeder for single envelopes: 1. Insert the envelope with the side to be printed on facing down and the flap to the left.[...]

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    2. Push the envelope into the printer as far as it will go without bending. 3. Print the envelope . Photos Follow these steps to use the photo/envelope feeder to print a single photo: 1. Insert the photo paper into the photo/envelope feeder with the side to be printed on facing down. 2. Gently push the photo paper into the photo/envelope feeder as [...]

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    comfortably go. Note: If the photo paper touches the back of the paper tray, you have pushed the feeder in as far as it needs to go. 4. Print the photo . Postcards Follow these steps to use the photo/envelope feeder to print a single postcard: 1. Insert the postcard into the photo/envelope feeder with the side to be printed on facing down. 2. Gentl[...]

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    3. Slide the photo/envelope feeder forward as far as it will go. 4. Print the postcard .[...]

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    Print cartridges Four print cartridges are available for use with the printer. 1. Black 2. Tri-color 3. Photo 4. Gray photo Note: The availability of print cartridges varies by country/region. Using print cartridges Everyday printing Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for everyday print jobs. Quality color photos For more vibrant colors w[...]

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    For outstanding black and white photographs, remove the black print cartridge and use a gray photo print cartridge in combination with the tri-color print cartridge. Replacing print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for the print cartridge selection number. You can find the selection number in three places: ● Selection number label: L[...]

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    Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates by using only one print cartridge. The ink back-up mode is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the print cartridge cradle. To remove a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects [...]

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    Exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to exit the ink- backup mode. To install a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page.[...]

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    Automatic Paper-Type Sensor The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor automatically selects the appropriate print settings for the media that is being printed on, particularly HP media. When the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is engaged, the printer scans the first page of a document with a red optical sensor light to determine the best paper-type setting. Afte[...]

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    Connecting to the printer ● Connecting to a digital camera ● USB ● Wired Ethernet networking ❍ Ethernet basics ❍ Ethernet network examples ❍ Installing the printer on an Ethernet network ❍ Connecting the printer to an Ethernet network ❍ Installing the printer software ❍ Ethernet lights ❍ Report Page button ❍ Network light ❍ [...]

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    Printing photos from a digital camera Learn how to print photos directly from a digital camera: ● PictBridge description ● PictBridge printing instructions ● PictBridge troubleshooting ● Using the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray and PictBridge[...]

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    USB The printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. The computer must be running Windows 98 or later to use a USB cable. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the setup poster that came with the printer.[...]

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    Wired Ethernet networking For setup information, click one of the following options: ● Ethernet basics ● Installing the printer on an Ethernet network For a description of the printer's Ethernet feature, click one of the following options: ● Ethernet lights ● Report Page button ● Network light ● HP Report page ● Embedded Web serv[...]

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    Ethernet basics The printer's built-in Ethernet feature allows you to connect the printer directly to a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet network without the aid of an external print server. To install the printer on an Ethernet network, follow the Ethernet installation instructions . Hardware Hubs, switches, and routers On an Ethernet network, devices, [...]

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    firewalls and DHCP . A router can act as a gateway , while a hub and a switch cannot. Cables Use a CAT-5 Ethernet cable to connect the printer to an Ethernet network. Ethernet cables have an RJ-45 plug. 1. RJ-45 plug Network communication TCP/IP Devices on a network communicate with one another using a “language” called a protocol . The printer[...]

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    the printer's IP address is assigned through DHCP . A gateway can either be a router or a Windows computer running Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) . For more information about ICS, see the documentation that came with the Windows computer. Ethernet network examples To see some examples of Ethernet networks, see the Ethernet network examples [...]

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    Ethernet network examples These are some common Ethernet network configurations: Shared Internet connection with a router acting as a gateway In this example, a router manages the network connections and acts as a gateway between the network and the Internet. Shared internet connection with a PC acting as a gateway In this example, the network devi[...]

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    DSL or cable Internet connection without a gateway This example looks similar to the first example. However, in this example, the network devices are connected to a hub , rather than a router . The hub is directly connected to the Internet. Caution: HP does not recommend this configuration. If possible, use a gateway to manage your network's I[...]

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    Installing the printer on an Ethernet network Installing the printer on an Ethernet network is a two-part process. First you must connect the printer to the network. Then you must install the printer software on each computer that will use the printer. ● Connecting the printer to an Ethernet network ● Installing the printer software[...]

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    Connecting the printer to an Ethernet network Follow these steps to connect the printer to an Ethernet network: 1. If necessary, set up the printer hardware. For printer hardware setup instructions, see the setup poster that came with the printer. 2. Verify that the printer is powered on. 3. Connect the Ethernet cable to an available port on the ne[...]

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    On Go to step 6. Off Repeat steps 2 through 4 . If the lights are still off, then verify the following items: ❍ The printer is powered on. ❍ The network hub or router is powered on. ❍ All cable connections are secure. ❍ You are using an Ethernet cable . 6. Print an HP Report page . 7. Install the printer software on each computer that will [...]

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    Installing the printer software Before installing the printer software on a networked computer, verify the following items: ● The printer is set up and powered on. ● The network hub , switch , or router is powered on and functioning properly. ● All computers on the network are powered on and connected to the network. ● The printer is instal[...]

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    2. Insert the printer software CD in the computer's CD-ROM drive. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions. On the Connection Type screen, select Wired Network . 4. After the installation has completed, follow the onscreen instructions to print a test page. Software installation Follow these steps to install the printer software on the computer: 1.[...]

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    Ethernet lights The printer's Ethernet lights indicate the status of the printer's Ethernet connection. Link light The Link light is solid when the printer is connected to an Ethernet network and powered on. State of the Link light State of the printer On Connected to an Ethernet network and powered on. Off Not connected to an Ethernet ne[...]

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    Flashing Receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. Off Not receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. Activity light The Activity light flashes when the printer is receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection. State of the Activity light State of the printer[...]

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    Report Page button Use the Report Page button to do the following: ● Print an HP Report page ● Reset the printer to the factory defaults 1. Report Page button[...]

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    Network light The Network light illuminates when the printer is connected to an Ethernet network. Status of the light Status of the printer network connection On Connected to an Ethernet network. Off Not connected to an Ethernet network.[...]

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    HP Report page The HP Report page supplies useful information about the printer's wired and PictBridge connections. Printing an HP Report page To print an HP Report page, verify that the printer is powered on and idle, and then press the Report Page button once. If the printer has just been connected to a network, wait a few minutes before pri[...]

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    3. To print the page in that language, follow the instructions that correspond to the language. For example, to print the page in French, press and hold down the Report Page button, press the Resume button twice, and then release the Report Page button. Understanding the HP Report page The HP Report page lists the following information that you mig[...]

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    URL The address to use in order to open the printer's embedded Web server . Hardware Address (MAC) The printer's Media Access Control (MAC) address . Firmware Revision Revision number of the printer's internal software. This item may be requested by HP Service and Support. Host Name The printer's host name on the network. IP Add[...]

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    mDNS The printer's mDNS service name on the network. This name is used by Apple Rendezvous to identify the printer on Mac OS X v10.2.3 and higher. Admin Password Indicates whether the printer's embedded Web server is password protected. ● Set : A password is required. ● Not Set : A password is not required. Link Config The network lin[...]

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    Total Packets Transmitted Number of packets sent without error. This item may be requested by HP Service and Support. Total Packets Received Number of packets received without error. This item may be requested by HP Service and Support. PictBridge Status ● Connected : The printer is connected to a digital camera. ● Error : Something is wrong wi[...]

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    Embedded Web server (EWS) The embedded Web server (EWS) provides a simple way to manage your printer on a network. Use the printer's EWS to do the following: ● Check the printer's status. ● Adjust the printer's network configuration. ● Check estimated ink levels in the print cartridges. ● View network statistics. ● Visit HP[...]

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    2. Enter either the printer's IP address or host name in the browser's address box. Note: If the printer is on a different subnet than your computer, enter the printer's IP address (for example: http://15.252.32.234) in the browser's address box to open the embedded Web server. Also, if your computer uses a proxy server to acces[...]

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    Resetting the printer to the factory default settings Once the printer is configured for a network, its configuration settings are saved in its memory. Resetting the printer to its factory default settings will clear all the settings from the printer's memory for your network. This should only be done as a last resort when troubleshooting the [...]

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    Networking glossary numbers a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z numbers 10/100 Base-T : A technical term for Ethernet. 10/100 refers to the speed at which the Ethernet network functions. 10 indicates 10 megabits per second (Mb/s) for normal Ethernet, and 100 indicates 100 Mb/s for Fast Ethernet. a AutoIP : A process by which a devic[...]

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    e EAP : Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) is a general protocol for authentication that also supports multiple authentication methods, such as token cards, one-time passwords, certificates, and public key authentication. Ethernet : A popular form of wired computer networking for Local Area Networks. Ethernet cable : There are two types of Et[...]

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    i ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) : A Windows program that allows a computer to act as a gateway between the Internet and a network. ICS uses DHCP to assign IP addresses. See Windows documentation for more information about ICS. Internet Sharing : A Macintosh OSX program that allows a computer to act as a gateway between the Internet and a networ[...]

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    issues a Multicast Domain Name Server (mDNS) notification to provide information regarding its service. The notification includes the type of service (such as printing), the name of the service (such as “your printer”), IP and port addresses, and other necessary information. Each device on the network receives the notification and stores the in[...]

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    computers that use the printer all be on the same subnet. Subnet mask : A number that identifies the IP addresses that belong to a subnet. Switch : A network device that manages network traffic in order to minimize collisions and maximize speed. t TCP/IP : Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is the network communication protoco[...]

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    PictBridge With a PictBridge-enabled camera, you do not need a computer to print digital photographs. Just plug the camera into the printer's PictBridge port. 1. PictBridge port Note: When two PictBridge devices communicate, they provide only the services that they have in common. For example, some cameras might allow photos formatted as eithe[...]

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    PictBridge printing In order to print photos directly from a digital camera, you need the following items: ● A PictBridge-compatible camera ● A digital camera USB cable Check the documentation that came with your camera to ensure that your camera supports PictBridge. Printing Follow these steps to print photos from a PictBridge- compatible came[...]

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    3. Turn on your camera, and then set it to PictBridge mode. If you do not know how to set the camera to PictBridge mode, see the documentation that came with the camera. Note: When the camera is connected correctly, the Connection light is illuminated. The Connection light blinks green when printing from the camera. If the camera is not PictBridge-[...]

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    PictBridge problems Images in a connected digital camera do not print There are several reasons why images in a connected digital camera do not print: ● The digital camera is not PictBridge-compatible. ● The digital camera is not in PictBridge mode. ● The images are not in a supported format. ● You did not select any photos on the camera fo[...]

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    PictBridge lights are flashing State of the lights Task Connection light and the Error light are flashing The printer has lost connection with the camera while printing. Check the USB connection. Connection light is on and the Error light is flashing The camera has lost power. Replace the camera batteries or connect it to a power supply. Connection[...]

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    Using the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray when printing from a digital camera In order to use the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray when printing directly from a digital camera, you might need to configure the printer to feed paper from the accessory rather than the In tray. Configuring the printer to feed pa[...]

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    After configuring the printer to feed paper from the accessory, load the photo paper into the accessory and then follow the PictBridge printing instructions . Note: For printing PictBridge photos, the printer only needs to be configured to feed paper from the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray once. After being configured, the pri[...]

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    Printing photos from a computer Select the type of photograph that you want to print: Borderless Photos Small borderless photo Large borderless photo Panoramic borderless photo Photos with a white border Small photowith a white border Large photowith a white border Panoramic photo with a white border Enhancing your photos Learn how to enhance your [...]

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    Enhancing your photos The printer software offers several features to make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality: ● Get the best combination of speed and quality by using PhotoREt . ● Use the HP digital photography options to touch up photos. ● Achieve the highest resolution with Maximum dpi . ● Print an Exif-formatted ph[...]

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    PhotoREt PhotoREt offers the best combination of print speed and quality for your image. Follow these steps to print with PhotoREt technology: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab or the Paper/Quality tab. 3. Click Best in the Print quality drop-down list. 4. Select any other print settings that you want, a[...]

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    HP digital photography options The printer has several features to enhance the quality of digital photographs. Opening the HP digital photography options dialog box Follow these steps to open the HP digital photography options dialog box: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab or the Paper/Quality tab, and th[...]

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    1. Red eye removal : Click On to remove or reduce red-eye in the photograph. 2. Contrast enhancement : Adjust the contrast to your preference. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically balance the contrast. 3. Digital flash : Adjust the exposure in dark areas of photos to bring out detail. Click Automatic to allow the printer dri[...]

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    Maximum dpi The Maximum dpi print quality setting offers 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi printing. The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi print mode is the highest quality resolution for this printer. When 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is selected in the printer driver, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode (up to 4800 x 1200 opti[...]

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    Exif Print Exif Print (Exchangeable Image File Format 2.2) is an international digital imaging standard that simplifies digital photography and enhances printed photographs. When a photograph is taken with an Exif Print-enabled digital camera, Exif Print captures information such as exposure time, type of flash, and color saturation, and stores it [...]

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    5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK . The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image.[...]

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    Printing borderless photos Use borderless printing to print to the edges of certain paper types and on a range of standard and custom paper sizes from 101 x 152 mm (4x6 in) photo paper to a 210 x 594 mm ( 8.5 x 23.4 in) custom photo size. Guidelines ● Do not print borderless documents in ink-backup mode . Always have two print cartridges installe[...]

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    4. Select the appropriate print setting for the photo that you want to print. 5. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options. 6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK . If you printed on photo paper that has a tear-off tab, remove the tab to make the document completely borderless.[...]

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    Photo print cartridge The photo print cartridge, used in conjunction with the tri- color print cartridge, provides six-ink, virtually grain-free photos that have exceptional fade resistance. The photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with your product. Installing the photo print cartridge To install the photo print [...]

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    Note: On the Print Shortcuts tab, select either Photo printing-borderless or Photo printing-with white borders . 3. Find the appropriate drop-down list: Tab Drop-down list Printing Shortcuts Paper type Paper/Quality Type is Note: You do not need to set the print quality on both tabs. 4. Click the appropriate photo paper type in the drop-down list. [...]

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    Using advanced color settings Use the Advanced Color Settings dialog box to adjust how printed colors appear on your printout. Adjusting these settings causes the printed colors to differ from the colors that appear on your computer monitor. Follow these steps to specify advanced color settings: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click t[...]

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    Brightness , and Color tone to affect how overall colors are printed. ❍ Specific color settings : Adjust the Cyan , Magenta , Yellow , and Black sliders to specify the level of each color that is used in printing. 5. After specifying the color settings, click OK . 6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK . Use the What&[...]

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    Color management Color management defines the range of colors that can be printed. The printer software translates the colors of your document from their current color settings to the color- management option that is selected. Follow these steps to select a color-management option: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Color tab.[...]

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    option for most print jobs. It is used for most Web-based documents and current imaging devices. ❍ AdobeRGB : When printing from a professional application with AdobeRGB, turn off the color management in the application and allow the printer software to manage the color space. Use the AdobeRGB setting for documents or photos that were originally [...]

  • Seite 81

    Gray photo print cartridge The gray photo print cartridge, used in conjunction with the tri-color print cartridge, prints high-quality black-and-white photographs. The gray photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with your product. Installing the gray photo print cartridge To install the gray photo print cartridge, r[...]

  • Seite 82

    Printing black-and white-photos You can perform the following tasks with the printer: ● Print a black-and-white photo ● Print a color photo in black-and-white For great black-and-white photos, install a gray photo print cartridge and a tri-color printer cartridge in the printer. Printing a black-and-white photo To print a photo that is already [...]

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    3. Select the Print in grayscale check box. 4. Click the High quality option. 5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK .[...]

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    Storing and handling photo paper Follow these instructions to maintain the quality of your HP brand photo paper. Storage ● Keep unused photo paper in a resealable plastic bag, in the box in which it was originally packaged. Store the packaged photo paper on a flat surface in a cool place. ● When you are ready to print, remove only the paper tha[...]

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    Saving money when printing photos HP Everyday Photo Paper To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss and set the Print quality to Normal . HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss is designed to create quality photos with less ink. Note: For higher-quality photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo paper and set the Print[...]

  • Seite 86

    Small borderless photos Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri-color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. ● To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo enhancing page. ● Us[...]

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    If the photo paper is not flat, see the photo paper storage instructions . 5. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down. If you are using a photo paper that has a tear-off tab, verify that the tab is pointing away from the printer. 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 7. Replace the Out tray. Pri[...]

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    3. Set the following options as appropriate: ❍ HP digital photography options ❍ Advanced color settings ❍ Color management ❍ Grayscale quality 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK . Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that you see in the Printer Properties dialog box.[...]

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    Large borderless photos Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri-color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. ● To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo enhancing page. ● Us[...]

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    5. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down. 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 7. Lower the Out tray. Printing Note: If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow the instructions that are provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow these instructions. 1. Open t[...]

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    ❍ Color management ❍ Grayscale quality 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK . Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that you see in the Printer Properties dialog box.[...]

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    Panoramic borderless photos Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri-color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. ● To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo enhancing page. ?[...]

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    5. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down. 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. Note: Some panoramic paper sizes may extend beyond the edge of the In tray. When printing on such papers, be sure to slide the paper width-guide firmly against the edge of the paper. 7. Lower the Out tray. Printing[...]

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    3. Set the following options as appropriate: ❍ HP digital photography options ❍ Advanced color settings ❍ Color management ❍ Grayscale quality 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK . Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that you see in the Printer Properties dialog box.[...]

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    Small photos with a white border Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri-color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. ● To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo enhancing pag[...]

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    If the photo paper is not flat, see the photo paper storage instructions . 5. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down. If you are using a photo paper that has a tear-off tab, verify that the tab is pointing away from the printer. 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 7. Replace the Out tray. Pri[...]

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    3. Set the following options as appropriate: ❍ HP digital photography options ❍ Advanced color settings ❍ Color management ❍ Grayscale quality 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK . Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that you see in the Printer Properties dialog box.[...]

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    Large photos with a white border Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri-color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. ● To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo enhancing pag[...]

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    5. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down. 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 7. Lower the Out tray. Printing Note: If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow the instructions that are provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow these instructions. 1. Open t[...]

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    ❍ Color management ❍ Grayscale quality 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK . Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that you see in the Printer Properties dialog box.[...]

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    Panoramic photos with a white border Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri-color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. ● To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo enhancing[...]

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    5. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down. 6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. Note: Some panoramic paper sizes may extend beyond the edge of the In tray. When printing on such papers, be sure to slide the paper width-guide firmly against the edge of the paper. 7. Lower the Out tray. Printing[...]

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    3. Set the following options as appropriate: ❍ HP digital photography options ❍ Advanced color settings ❍ Color management ❍ Grayscale quality 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK . Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that you see in the Printer Properties dialog box.[...]

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    Printing other documents E-mail Letters Documents Envelopes Postcards Brochures Greeting cards Transparencies Labels Index cards Booklets Posters Banners Iron- ontransfers Printing tips Minimize your cost and effort while maximizing the quality of your printouts by using these printing tips . Printer software Learn about the printer software .[...]

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    Email Guidelines Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paper-length guide. 4. Place plain paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Slide t[...]

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    the following print settings: ❍ Paper size : The appropriate paper size ❍ Paper type : Automatic or Plain paper 3. Select the following print settings as appropriate: ❍ Print quality ❍ Paper source ❍ Grayscale printing 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK . Use the What's This? help to learn about the f[...]

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    Letters Guidelines ● Learn how to add a watermark to the letter. ● For help printing on an envelope, see the envelope page. ● Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, then pull out the paper-l[...]

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    Note: If you are using letterhead, verify that the letterhead is facing down and towards the interior of the printer. 6. Lower the Out tray. Do not extend the Out-tray extension stop when printing on legal paper. Printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. On the Printing Shortcuts tab, click Presentation printing or General everyday pri[...]

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    Documents Guidelines ● Learn how to add a watermark to your document. ● Learn how to print the first page of the document on a different paper type . ● Save paper with two-sided printing . ● For draft documents, use Fast/economical printing. ● Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the prin[...]

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    1. Letter or A4 paper 2. Legal paper 6. Lower the Out tray. Do not extend the Out-tray extension stop when printing on legal paper. Printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. On the Printing Shortcuts tab, click General everyday printing or Presentation printing , and then specify the following print settings: ❍ Paper size : The appro[...]

  • Seite 111

    Envelopes Guidelines ● Avoid using envelopes that have the following qualities: ❍ Have clasps or windows ❍ Have thick, irregular, or curled edges ❍ Are shiny or embossed ❍ Are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged ● Align the envelope edges before inserting them in the In tray. ● Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 20 envelopes. [...]

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    5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the envelopes. 6. Replace the Out tray. Printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab, then select the following print settings: ❍ Size is : The appropriate envelope size ❍ Type is : Automatic or Plain paper 3. Select any other print settings that you want, and then c[...]

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    Postcards If the optional Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is attached to the printer, follow the steps for printing postcards with the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray . Guidelines ● Use only cards and small media that meet the printer paper- size specifications. For specifications, see the reference guide[...]

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    5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the cards. 6. Replace the Out tray. Printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. On the Printing Shortcuts tab, click Postcard printing , and then specify the following print settings: ❍ Paper size : The appropriate paper size ❍ Paper type : Automatic or Plain paper ❍ Paper source : Upper tra[...]

  • Seite 115

    Brochures Guidelines ● Learn to print borderless brochures . ● For great results, use HP Brochure & Flyer Paper. ● Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 25 sheets. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, then pull out the paper-length gu[...]

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    2. On the Printing Shortcuts tab, click Presentation printing , and then specify the following print settings: ❍ Paper size : The appropriate paper size ❍ Paper type : Automatic or appropriate brochure paper type 3. Select the following print settings as appropriate: ❍ Print quality ❍ Grayscale printing ❍ Two-sided printing 4. Select any [...]

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    Greeting cards Guidelines ● Unfold prefolded cards, and then place them in the In tray. ● For great results, use HP Greeting Card Paper. ● Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 30 cards. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray, then remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide[...]

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    Printing Note: If your software program includes a greeting card printing feature, follow the instructions that are provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and then specify the following print settings: ❍ Size is : The appropriate card[...]

  • Seite 119

    Transparencies Guidelines ● For great results, use HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film. ● Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 30 transparencies. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray, and then remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, then pull ou[...]

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    Printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. On the Printing Shortcuts tab, click Presentation printing , and then specify the following print settings: ❍ Paper size : The appropriate paper size ❍ Paper type : Automatic or appropriate transparency film ❍ Paper source : Upper tray 3. Select the following print settings as appropriate[...]

  • Seite 121

    Labels Guidelines ● Use only labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers. ● Use only full sheets of labels. ● Verify that the labels are not sticky, wrinkled, or pulling away from the protective backing. ● Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 30 sheets of labels (use only letter-size or A4-size sheets). Preparing to print[...]

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    6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the edge of the sheets. 7. Lower the Out tray. Printing Note: If your software program includes a label printing feature, follow the instructions that are provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. On the Printing Shortcuts tab,[...]

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    Index cards and other small media Guidelines ● Use only cards and small media that meet the printer paper- size specifications. For specifications, see the reference guide that came with the printer. ● Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 60 cards. Preparing to print To print a single card, use the photo/envelope feeder . To print multiple[...]

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    5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the cards. 6. Replace the Out tray. Printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and then specify the following print settings: ❍ Size is : The appropriate paper size ❍ Type is : The appropriate paper type ❍ Source is : Upper tray 3. Select any other print setting[...]

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    Booklets If an optional two-sided printing accessory is attached to the printer, then follow the steps to print a booklet automatically . Booklet printing automatically arranges and resizes the pages of a document so that when the pages are folded into a booklet, the page order is correct. Guidelines Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sh[...]

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    4. Place plain paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 6. Lower the Out tray. Printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select the Printing Shortcuts tab, and then click Two- sided, duplex, printing in the drop-down list. 3. In the Print on both sides [...]

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    6. Click Continue to finish printing the booklet. Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that you see in the Printer Properties dialog box. 5. When prompted, reload the printed pages in the In tray as shown below.[...]

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    Posters Guidelines ● After the sections of a poster have been printed, trim the edges of the sheets, and then tape the sheets together. ● Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray. 3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull o[...]

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    6. Lower the Out tray. Printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and then specify the following print settings: ❍ Size is : The appropriate size ❍ Source is : Upper tray ❍ Type is : Automatic or Plain paper 3. Click the Finishing tab, and then specify the following print settings: ❍ Poster printing [...]

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    Banners Guidelines ● Use HP Banner Paper for great results. ● Remove any perforated strips from the banner paper before loading it in the In tray. ● Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 20 sheets. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Remove the Out tray, and then remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Slide the p[...]

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    1. Unattached edge 5. Slide the paper-width guide firmly against the paper. Note: Leave the Out tray off of the printer when printing a banner. Printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and then specify the following print settings: ❍ Size is : Letter or A4 ❍ Source is : Upper tray ❍ Type is : HP Bann[...]

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    Iron-on transfers Guidelines ● Use HP Iron-on Transfers for great results. ● When printing a mirror image, the text and the pictures are horizontally reversed from what appears on the computer screen. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: Up to 20 sheets. Preparing to print 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Raise the Out tray. 3. Sl[...]

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    7. Lower the Out tray. Printing Note: If your software program includes an iron-on transfer printing feature, follow the instructions that are provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. Also, some iron-on transfer paper types do not require you to print a mirror image. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2.[...]

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    Printing tips Save time ● Use the Printing Shortcuts tab. ● Create print task quick sets for documents you print often. ● Use the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory to reload the printer less often. ● Set the printer default settings for options that you use often. ● Print from front to back . ● Print collated copies . Same money ● [...]

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    ● Print a borderless brochure . ● Print the first page of a document on a different paper type . ● Print on a custom paper size .[...]

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    Printing shortcuts The Printing Shortcuts tab makes it easy to set the printing options for the documents that you want to print. Use the Printing Shortcuts tab for the following print tasks: ● General everyday printing ● Photo printing-borderless ● Photo printing-with white borders ● Two-sided, duplex, printing ● Presentation printing ?[...]

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    Print task quick sets Use print task quick sets to print with or save print settings that you use often. For example, if you frequently print on envelopes, you can create a print task that contains the paper size, print quality, and orientation setting that you normally use for envelopes. After creating the print task, simply select it when printin[...]

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    3. Click OK . Note: To restore default print settings, click Default print settings in the Print Task Quick Sets drop-down list, and click OK . Creating a print task quick set Follow these steps to create a print task quick set: Note: The printer software can save up to 25 print task quick sets. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select [...]

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    The print task quick set is added to the drop-down list. Note: If you add more options to the print task, you must rename the print task, and then click OK . Deleting a print task quick set Follow these steps to delete a print task quick set: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select the print task that you want to delete from the drop- [...]

  • Seite 140

    Using the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory If the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory is not installed on the printer, follow the installation steps . Note: The 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory is not available in all countries/regions. Follow these steps to use the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialo[...]

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    ❍ Upper, then lower : prints from the In tray. If the In tray is empty, the printer prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory. ❍ Lower, then upper : prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory. If the accessory is empty, the printer prints from the In tray. 4. Select one of the following options in the drop-down list: ❍ Up[...]

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    Printing in grayscale For instructions about printing black-and-white photos, see the black-and-white photo printing page. Follow these steps to print in grayscale: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab, and then click either Presentation printing or Fast/economical printing . 3. In the Print in grayscale dr[...]

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    Setting the printer default settings The printer uses the default settings for all documents unless you open the Printer Properties dialog box and specify other settings. To save time when printing, set the printer default settings to options that you use often. That way, you do not have to specify the options every time you use the printer. Follow[...]

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    A dialog box appears stating that the new settings will be used every time you print. If you do not want to see this dialog box again, select Don't show me this message again . 4. Click OK to save the new default print settings.[...]

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    Setting the page order Setting the page order determines the order in which your document will be printed. Frequently, it is convenient to have the first page of a document printed last so that the complete document is lying face-up in the Out tray. Follow these steps to set the page order: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Ba[...]

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    the printed pages. It is the appropriate setting for most print jobs. ❍ Back to front : Prints the last page of the document last. This setting is required when printing the first page of a document on a different paper type. 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK . Use the What's This? help to learn about the fe[...]

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    Printing collated copies If you are printing several copies of a document at one time, use collation so that you do not have to re-arrange the copies after printing. Note: Some software programs do not allow you use the printer software to specify the number of copies to print. If the program that you are using allows you to specify the number of c[...]

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    3. Type the number of copies that you want to print in the Copy count box. 4. Select the Collate check box. 5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK .[...]

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    Fast/economical printing Use Fast/economical printing to produce draft-quality printouts quickly. Follow these steps to use Fast/economical printing: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. On the Printing Shortcuts tab, select Fast/economical printing from the drop-down list. 3. Specify the printing settings that you want to use. 4. After sp[...]

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    Automatic two-sided printing To print a two-sided document automatically, one of the following accessories must be attached to the printer: Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray The two-sided printing accessories only support certain paper types. For a list of supported paper types, see the docu[...]

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    Book binding Tablet binding Note: Book binding is the most common type of binding. Book binding Follow these steps to print a two-sided document with a book binding: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab, and then click Two- sided, duplex, printing in the drop-down list. 3. In the Print on both sides drop-do[...]

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    4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK . After the first side of the page is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. When the ink is dry, the paper is pulled back into the duplexer and the reverse side of the page is printed. Do not remove the paper from the printer until both sides of the page have been printe[...]

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    3. Select the Print on both sides check box. 4. Select the Automatic check box. 5. Select the Preserve layout check box. 6. Select the Flip pages up check box. 7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK . After the first side of the page is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. When the ink is dry, the paper is p[...]

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    Manual two-sided printing If an optional two-sided printing accessory is attached to the printer, then follow the automatic two-sided printing instructions . Binding type Select the type of binding that you want for the two-sided document, and then follow the steps for that binding: Book binding Tablet binding Note: Book binding is the most common [...]

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    3. In the Print on both sides drop-down list, click Manually . 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK . The printer prints the odd-numbered pages first. 5. After the odd-numbered pages have been printed, reload the printed pages, with the printed side facing up. 6. Click Continue to print the even-numbered pages.[...]

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    Tablet binding Follow these steps to print a two-sided document with a tablet binding: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Finishing tab. 3. Select the Print on both sides check box. 4. Select the Preserve layout check box. 5. Select the Flip pages up check box. 6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK[...]

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    ❍ Portrait ❍ Landscape 8. Click Continue to print the even-numbered pages.[...]

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    Printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper Use printer software to print multiple pages of a document on a single sheet of paper. The printer software automatically resizes the document text and images to fit on the printed page. Follow these steps to print multiple pages of a document on a single sheet of paper: 1. Open the Printer Propert[...]

  • Seite 159

    of pages that you want to appear on each sheet of paper. 4. If you want a border to appear around each page image that is printed on the sheet of paper, select the Print page borders check box. 5. Select a layout for each sheet of paper from the Page order is drop-down list. 6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK . 3. I[...]

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    Print preview To save time and money when printing, preview the document on your computer before printing it. If the print preview does not look the way that you want it to, close the preview window and make the necessary adjustments to your document. Follow these steps view a preview of a document: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Cli[...]

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    click OK . Before the document prints, a preview appears. 5. Do one of the following: ❍ Click File , and then click Print to HP Deskjet to print the document. ❍ Click File , and then click Cancel Printing to cancel the print job. Adjust the print settings as needed before trying to print the document. 4. Select any other print settings that you[...]

  • Seite 162

    Selecting a paper type Using the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor automatically selects the print settings that are appropriate for the media that you are printing on, particularly when used with HP paper and media. Note: The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor cannot be used for documents that are printed from the 250- Sheet Pla[...]

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    Selecting a specific paper type When printing a higher-quality document, it is recommended that you select a specific paper type. Follow these steps to select a specific paper type: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab or the Paper/Quality tab. 3. Find the appropriate drop-down list: Tab Drop-down list Prin[...]

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    Selecting a print quality Follow these steps to select a print quality: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab or the Paper/Quality tab. 3. Select one of the following from the Print quality drop- down list: Note: The print quality options that are available on the Printing Shortcuts tab vary depending on the[...]

  • Seite 165

    Resizing a document Use the printer software for either of these tasks: ● Print a document on a paper size different from the size for which it is formatted. ● Shrink or enlarge text and graphics on the printed page. Printing on different paper size Use this feature to print a document that is formatted for one paper size on another paper size.[...]

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    3. Click Print document on , and then select the target paper size from the drop-down list. The target paper size is the size of the paper on which you are printing, not the size for which the document was formatted. 4. Do one of the following: Objective Action Shrink or enlarge the document to fit on the target paper size. Click Scale to fit . Pri[...]

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    Shrinking or enlarging text and graphics Use this feature to shrink or enlarge printed text and graphics without changing the paper size. Follow these steps to shrink or enlarge text and graphics: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Effects tab. 3. In the % of normal size box, type the percentage by which you want to shrink or e[...]

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    Watermarks Watermarks appear as background printing on documents. Applying an existing watermark to a document Follow these steps to apply an existing watermark to a document: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Effects tab. 3. Select a watermark from the Watermarks drop-down list. If you do not want to use one of the listed wat[...]

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    4. Make one of the following selections: ❍ If you want the watermark to appear on the first page only, click First page only . ❍ If you want the watermark to appear on all printed pages, leave First page only clear. 5. Print the document according to the instructions for the paper type. Creating or changing a watermark Follow these steps to cre[...]

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    4. Make one of the following selections: ❍ Click the New button. ❍ Select an existing watermark to change. 5. Type the watermark message, message angle, and font attributes. 6. After you have set the watermark details, click OK . For instructions about applying watermarks, follow the steps for applying an existing watermark to a document . Use [...]

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    Printing a borderless brochure You can print a borderless brochure on glossy brochure paper. For instructions about printing a borderless photo, see the borderless photo page. Guidelines ● Do not print borderless documents in ink-backup mode . Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in a software application a[...]

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    4. Select one of the borderless paper sizes in the Size is drop- down list. Verify that the paper size matches the size of the paper that is loaded in the In tray. 5. Verify that the Borderless Printing check box is selected. 6. Click the glossy brochure paper type in the Type is drop- down list. Do not select Automatic . 7. Select any other print [...]

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    Printing a different first page If the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory is attached to the printer, follow the steps to print a different first page with the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory . Load paper 1. Load the paper for the body of the document in the In tray . For instructions about loading a specific paper type, go to the printing o[...]

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    5. Select the paper type and paper size for the first page. 6. Click Upper tray in the Source is box. 7. Click Other pages .[...]

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    8. Click Upper tray in the Source is box. 9. Select the paper type for the other pages in the Type is drop-down list. 10. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK . Note: Do not print the document in reverse order.[...]

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    Setting a custom paper size Use the Custom paper size dialog box to print on a special paper size. Note: Use the Custom paper size dialog box to create borderless panoramic paper sizes. The printer can print borderless documents on paper sizes from 101 x 152 mm (4x6 in) to 210 x 594 mm (8.5 x 23.4 in). Defining a custom paper size Follow these step[...]

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    Note: To create a borderless panoramic custom paper size, click the Custom borderless panorama custom paper size name. 5. Type the paper dimensions in the Width and Length boxes. The minimum and maximum paper dimensions appear beneath each of the boxes. 6. Click the unit of measurement: Inches or Millimeters . 7. Click Save to save the custom paper[...]

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    Selecting a paper source The printer offers three sources for paper: In tray 250-Sheet Plain PaperTray Accessory Auto Two-Sided Print Accessorywith Small Paper Tray Follow these steps to select a paper source: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab or the Paper/Quality tab. 3. Find the appropriate drop-down l[...]

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    ❍ Lower tray : prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory. ❍ Upper, then lower : prints from the In tray. If the In tray is empty, then the printer prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory. ❍ Lower, then upper : prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory. If the accessory is empty, then the printer prints from [...]

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    Printer software Learn how to use these software features: ● Use the Printer Properties dialog box to select printing options. ● Use the Printing Shortcuts tab to specify print settings quickly. ● Use the What's This? help to learn more about specific printing options. ● The Device Status box box displays useful information.[...]

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    Printer Properties dialog box The printer is controlled by software that is installed on your computer. Use the printer software, also known as the printer driver , to change the print settings for a document. To change the print settings, open the Printer Properties dialog box. Printer Preferences dialog box The Printer Properties dialog box is al[...]

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    Using What's This? help Use What's This? help to learn more about the available printing options. 1. Move the cursor over the feature that you want to learn more about. 2. Click the right mouse button. The What's This? box appears. 3. Move the cursor over the What's This? box, and then click the left mouse button. An explanation[...]

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    Device Status window The Device Status window appears each time the printer prints a file. The following items appear in the Device Status window : 1. Ink levels : Approximate ink level of each print cartridge. 2. Device status : The status of the printer. For example, Spooling or Printing . 3. Document properties : Information about the current pr[...]

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    If you do not want to see the Device Status window every time you print, select the Don't show this again check box. To cancel a print job, click Cancel print . To close the Device Status window , click Close window . 4. Ordering information : Link to the HP Web site for ordering printer supplies and accessories.[...]

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    Maintenance ● Installing print cartridges ● Aligning print cartridges ● Calibrating color ● Automatically cleaning print cartridges ● Manually cleaning the print cartridges ● Printing a test page ● View estimated ink levels ● Removing ink from skin and clothing ● Maintaining print cartridges ● Maintaining the printer body ● Pr[...]

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    Installing print cartridges Print cartridges Print cartridge combinations For printing most documents, use the tri-color print cartridge and the black print cartridge. When printing photos, you can use either the photo print cartridge or the gray photo print cartridge along with the tri-color print cartridge cradle. Always install the tri-color pri[...]

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    Ink back-up mode The printer can operate with only one print cartridge installed. For more information, see the ink back-up mode page. Installation instructions Follow these steps so install a print cartridge: 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Load a stack of letter-size or A4-size plain, white paper in the In tray. 3. Open the printer co[...]

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    6. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the pink, plastic tape. 1. Remove the pink tape only Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Do not remove the copper strips. They are required el[...]

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    7. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then slide the print cartridge into the cradle as shown. Note: After you insert the print cartridge, verify that the copper contacts of the print cartridge touch the back of the print cartridge cradle. 8. Push down on the print cartridge latch[...]

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    For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see the print cartridge recovery page. Warning: Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children. For information about storing print cartridges, see the print cartridge storage page.[...]

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    Aligning print cartridges The printer automatically aligns the print cartridges after a new print cartridge is installed. You can also align the print cartridges at other times to ensure optimal print quality. To align the print cartridges: 1. Load letter-size or A4-size plain white paper in the In tray. 2. Open the printer Toolbox . 3. Click Align[...]

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    Calibrating color Perform a color calibration only if the colors in photographs that are printed with the photo print cartridge and the tri- color print cartridge consistently look incorrect. Before performing a color calibration, align the print cartridges , and then reprint your photograph. If the color is still incorrect, then perform a color ca[...]

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    Automatically cleaning print cartridges If your printed pages are missing lines or dots, or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges might be low on ink or might need to be cleaned. If the print cartridges are not low on ink, follow these steps to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. Open the printer Toolbox . 2. Click Clean the Pr[...]

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    Manually cleaning the print cartridges If the printer is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris can accumulate on the print cartridge contacts. Gathering cleaning supplies You will need the following items to clean the print cartridges. ● Distilled water (tap water can contain contaminants that can damage the print cartridge) ● C[...]

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    1. Nozzle plate Caution: Do not leave the print cartridges outside the printer for more than 30 minutes. Cleaning instructions 1. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with distilled water and squeeze any excess water from the swab. 2. Wipe the print cartridge copper contacts with the cotton swab. Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles. Touc[...]

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    Printing a test page Follow these steps to print a test page: 1. Open the printer Toolbox . 2. Click the Print a Test Page button, and then follow the onscreen instructions.[...]

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    View estimated ink levels Follow these steps to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that are installed in the printer: 1. Open the printer Toolbox . 2. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab.[...]

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    Removing ink from skin and clothing Follow these instructions to remove ink from skin and clothing: Surface Remedy Skin Wash the area with an abrasive soap. White fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Color fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use sudsy ammonia. Caution: Always use cold water to remove ink from fabric. W[...]

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    Maintaining print cartridges The following tips will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● Keep all print cartridges in their sealed packages until they are needed. Print cartridges should be stored at room temperature (15 to 35 degrees C or 59 to 95 degrees F). ● Do not remove the plastic tape covering the in[...]

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    Removing the print cartridge from the print cartridge protector Press down and back on the top of the protector to release the cartridge. Slide the cartridge out of the protector. Caution: Do not drop the print cartridge. Dropping the print cartridge can damage it. Inserting the print cartridge into the print cartridge protector Slide the print car[...]

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    Maintaining the printer body Because the printer ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist, ink smudges will eventually appear on the printer case and adjacent surfaces. To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from the exterior of the printer, use a soft cloth moistened with water. When cleaning your printer, keep these tips in mind: ● Do not clea[...]

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    Printer toolbox The printer Toolbox contains a number of useful tools to enhance the printer performance. Use the printer tools to perform the following tasks: ● Clean the print cartridges ● Align the print cartridges ● Calibrate color ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels To use the tools, open the Printer Properties dialog box[...]

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    Troubleshooting ● Ethernet problems ● Printer is not printing ● Paper jam ● Paper problems ● Print quality is poor ● Document is misprinted ● Photos are not printing correctly ● Banners are not printing correctly ● Borderless printing problems ● Error messages ● Printer lights are on or flashing ● Document prints slowly ● [...]

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    Ethernet problems Printer does not print Print an HP Report page . If the HP Report page does not print, verify the following: ● The printer is set up and powered on. ● The print cartridges are installed correctly. ● The printer is on and the paper tray is loaded. ● The printer is free of paper jams. If any of these items are problems, then[...]

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    Off Verify the following: ● The Ethernet cable is securely connected to the printer. ● The network hub , switch , or router is on and working properly. ● The printer is connected to the network. Activity light Follow these steps if the Link light is on, but the printer does not print: 1. Wait until the printer is idle. 2. Try to reprint the d[...]

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    Off Verify the following: ❍ The printer is selected in the application from which you are trying to print. ❍ The computer is connected to the network. ❍ A personal software firewall might be blocking communication between the printer and the computer. Follow these steps . Cannot open the printer's embedded Web server (EWS) Verify the fol[...]

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    Use Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher or Netscape 4.75 or higher. 4. Enter the printer's IP address in the address box, then press Enter . A personal software firewall is blocking communication between the printer and the computer The personal software firewall is a security program that protects a computer from intrusion. However, the[...]

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    Printer is not printing Verify the following ● The printer is connected to the power source. ● The cable connections are secure. ● The printer is turned on. ● The print cartridges are correctly installed . ● The paper or other media is correctly loaded in the In tray. ● The printer cover is closed. ● The rear access door or optional d[...]

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    Select the topic below that best describes the problem: ● Paper jam ● Out of paper message ● Printer ejects paper If the printer still does not print[...]

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    Paper jam Do not clear a paper jam from the front of the printer. Follow these steps to remove a paper jam: 1. Press the Resume button. If the paper jam does not clear, then go to the next step. 2. Push the two latch handles on the rear access door toward each other, and then remove the door. 3. Remove any paper that is inside the printer by pullin[...]

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    5. Press the Resume button. Accessories? If the Two-Sided Printing Accessory is attached to the printer, follow these steps to clear a paper jam from the Two-Sided Printing Accessory . If the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is attached to the printer, follow these steps to clear a paper jam Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with S[...]

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    Paper problems Printer prints on multiple sheets at once Paper weight The printer might print on multiple sheets of paper at once if the paper is under the recommended paper weight. Use paper that meets the recommended paper weight. For paper weight specifications, see the reference guide that came with the printer. Paper is loaded improperly The p[...]

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    Printer ejects the paper If the printer ejects the paper, try one of the following solutions: ● Move the printer away from direct sunlight. The printer may have been placed in direct sunlight, which can affect the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor . ● Select a paper type other than Automatic . ● If you are performing a color calibration , install b[...]

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    Print quality is poor For help with photo print quality, see the photo troubleshooting page. Streaks and missing lines If your printed pages are missing lines or dots, or if streaks appear, the print cartridges might be low on ink or might need to be cleaned . Print is faded ● Verify that neither of the print cartridges is low on ink . If a print[...]

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    1. Plastic tape ● Consider selecting a higher print quality. Blank pages print ● The protective piece of plastic tape might still be attached to the print cartridges. Verify that the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. ● The print cartridges might be out of ink. Replace one or both empty print cartridges. ● The printer [...]

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    4. Move the Ink volume slider toward Light or Heavy . Note: If you increase the ink volume, move the Dry time slider toward More to avoid smearing the ink. 5. Click OK , and then click OK again. Select a specific paper type 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab. 3. In the Type is field, select an appropriate pape[...]

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    Document is misprinted Text and images are misaligned If the text and images on your printouts are misaligned, then align the print cartridges. Document is printed off-center or at an angle 1. Verify that the paper is correctly placed in the In tray or optional lower tray. 2. Verify that the paper guides fit firmly against the edge of the paper. 3.[...]

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    Envelope is printed at an angle 1. Slide the flap inside the envelope before loading it in the printer. 2. Confirm that the paper guides fit firmly against the edge of the envelope. 3. Reprint the envelope. Document does not reflect the new print settings The printer default settings might differ from the software- program print settings. Select th[...]

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    Photos are not printing correctly Check the paper tray 1. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down. 2. Slide the paper forward until it stops. 3. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. Check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options: Tab[...]

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    A photo print cartridge and tri-color print cartridge must be installed for color calibration. 4. Reprint the photograph. 5. If colors continue to appear tinted or incorrect, then open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Color tab, and then click the Advanced color settings button. 6. On the Advanced color settings dialog box, adjust the c[...]

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    the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat. If the problem persists, then use photo paper that is not curled. For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage page. Fading occurs near the edges of a photo If fading occurs approximately 25 to 64 mm (1 to 2.5 inches) from the edge of a photo, t[...]

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    Banners are not printing correctly Check the paper tray ● Unfold and refold the paper when several sheets feed into the printer at one time. ● Confirm that the unattached edge of the banner paper stack is on top and pointing into the printer. ● Verify that the correct paper for banner printing is in use. Check the printer properties Open the [...]

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    Borderless printing problems When printing borderless photos or documents, follow these guidelines: ● Verify that the paper size that is specified in the Paper size drop-down list on the Printing Shortcuts tab matches the size of the paper loaded in the In tray. ● Select the appropriate paper type that is in the Paper type drop-down list on the[...]

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    the problem persists, then use photo paper that is not curled. For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage page. Fading occurs near the edges of a photo If fading occurs approximately 25 to 64 mm (1 to 2.5 inches) from the edge of a photo, try the following: ● Install a photo print cartridge and a tri-c[...]

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    If streaks appear in a light portion approximately 64 mm (2.5 inches) from one of the long edges of a photograph, try the following: ● Install a photo print cartridge in the printer. ● Rotate the image 180 degrees. Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that you see in the Printer Properties dialog box. Image is printed at a[...]

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    If the printout has an unwanted border, then try the following solutions:. ● Align the print cartridges ● Open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Paper/Quality tab, and verify that the selected paper size matches both the paper size that the photo is formatted for and the size of the paper that loaded in the printer. ● Open the Prin[...]

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    If the border appears above the tear-of tab, then align the print cartridges . Ink smears Use HP Photo Paper. Verify that the photo paper is not curled. If the photo paper is curled, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat. If the problem persists, then use photo paper that is[...]

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    The Advanced features dialog box appears. 3. Move the Dry time slider toward More . 4. Move the Ink volume slider toward Light . Note: The colors in the image might become lighter. 5. Click OK . If the problem persists, try the following steps: 1. Remove the borderless printing media, and then load plain paper in the In tray. 2. Press and hold down[...]

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    Error messages Out of paper message If the In tray or optional lower tray contains paper 1. Verify the following: ❍ There is sufficient paper in the paper tray (at least ten sheets). ❍ The paper tray is not overly full. ❍ The paper stack is touching the back of the paper tray. 2. Slide the paper guides so that they fit firmly against the edge[...]

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    The printer is connected to the computer with a USB cable but the cable may not have been attached before installing the software. Uninstall, and then reinstall, the software. The error message 'two-way communication cannot be established' or 'printer not responding' appears The printer might not be able to communicate with the [...]

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    Printer lights are on or flashing What the lights indicate The printer lights indicate the printer status. Power light is flashing The printer is preparing to print. The light stops flashing when the printer has received all data. Resume light is flashing There might be a paper jam Follow these instructions to clear a paper jam . Print cartridge st[...]

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    If you were printing a borderless document when the light started flashing, follow these guidelines . Otherwise, follow these steps: 1. Open the printer's top cover, remove the black or photo print cartridge, then close the cover. 2. Do one of the following: ❍ If the light is flashing : Open the top cover, replace the print cartridge you rem[...]

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    Power-cord light The light on the power cord illuminates when electricity is flowing through the cord. If the light is off, then the cord is not receiving power.[...]

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    Document prints slowly Multiple software applications are open The computer does not have sufficient resources for the printer to print at its optimum speed. To increase printer speed, close all unnecessary software programs when printing. Complex documents, graphics, or photographs are printing Documents containing graphics or photographs print sl[...]

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    is selected as the print quality. To increase the printer speed, select a different print-quality mode. Printer driver is outdated An outdated printer driver might be installed. For information about updating the printer driver, visit the HP Web site www.hp.com/support . Computer does not meet system requirements If your computer does not have enou[...]

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    If you continue to have problems If you continue to have problems after investigating the troubleshooting topics, turn off your computer and then restart it. If you still have problems after restarting your computer, go to HP customer support at www.hp.com/support .[...]

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    Optional accessories The following optional accessories are available to be used with your HP printer. Automatic Two- Sided Printing Accessory 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray If an accessory is not included with your printer, it can be purchased separately from an authorized HP dealer. For accessory p[...]

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    Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory (duplexer) The duplexer is a special hardware device that enables the printer to automatically print on both sides of a page. Using a duplexer with your printer has several advantages. It allows you to do the following tasks: ● Print on both sides of a page without manually reloading the page. ● Use less p[...]

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    Installing the duplexer Follow these steps to attach the duplexer to your printer: 1. Push the two latch handles on the printer's rear access door toward each other, and then remove the door. Note: Do not discard the rear access door. In order to print, either the duplexer or the rear access door must be attached to the printer. 2. Insert the [...]

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    Enabling the duplexer Follow these step to enable the duplexer: 1. Open the printer Toolbox . 2. Click the Configuration tab. 3. Click Automatic Two-Sided Printing Module or Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with small paper tray , and then click Apply . 4. Click OK in the confirmation box that appears. 5. Click the X in the upper-right corner to clos[...]

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    Printing a booklet automatically To print a booklet automatically, one of the following accessories must be attached to the printer: Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray The two-sided printing accessories only support certain paper types. For a list of supported paper types, see the specificati[...]

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    2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab, and then select Two- sided, duplex, printing from the drop-down list. 3. From the Print on both sides drop-down list, select one of the following binding options: ❍ Left edge booklet ❍ Right edge booklet 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK . After the first side of the page is[...]

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    Automatic two-sided printing problems Paper jam occurs inside the Automatic Two- Sided Printing Accessory Paper jam Follow these steps to remove a paper jam from the duplexer. 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Press the buttons on the left and right sides of the duplexer, and then remove it from the printer. Warning: Remove the duplexer before opening it[...]

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    5. Remove any paper from inside the duplexer. 6. Close the duplexer, and then re-attach the duplexer to the printer. Option for two-sided printing cannot be selected The printer driver cannot sense the duplexer until a print job is sent to the printer. Print a single sided document, and then print the two-sided document. The option for using the du[...]

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    sided printing option is enabled Verify that the following conditions exist: ● The correct print options are set in both the printer software and the software program that you are using. ● The photo paper is not curled, if you are printing on two- sided photo paper. Photo paper should be flat before printing. See storing and handling photo pape[...]

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    printing option is selected The paper size is not supported by the duplexer . Colors look faded If the colors look faded, try printing the two-sided document by using the manual two-sided printing instructions . Paper size changes when the two-sided[...]

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    Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory specifications Dimensions when attached to printer 124.6 mm (4.9 in) tall x 320.5 mm (12.62 in) wide x 77.7 mm (3.06 in) deep Skew (second side of printed page) Plain paper: +/- .009 mm/mm (.009 in/in) Cards: +/- .006 mm/mm (.006 in/in) Envelopes: +/- .012 mm/mm (.012 in/in) Media weight Letter/A4: 60 to 90 g/[...]

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    ● A4: 210 x 297 mm ● A5: 148 x 210 mm ● B5: 182 x 257 mm Cards: ● 127 x 203 mm (5 x 8 in) ● 102 x 152 mm (4 x 6 in) ● A6: 105 x 148.5 mm ● Hagaki: 100 x 148 mm[...]

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    250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory The 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory expands the paper capacity of your printer to 400 sheets. It is useful for high- volume printing and for occasions when you want to use the In tray for special media such as letterhead paper, but still have plain paper readily available. The 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Acc[...]

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    Installing the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory Follow these steps to install the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory: 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Select a location for the printer and place the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory in this location. 3. Carefully lift the printer and orient it above the paper tray. 4. Gently place the printer o[...]

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    Loading the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory Two parts The 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory has two parts. 1. Base 2. Lower tray The lower tray has three size adjusters. 1. Paper-width guide 2. Paper-width fence 3. Paper-length guide[...]

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    Note: When changing the paper size in the paper tray, you must set all three paper guides. Setting the paper size When changing the paper size in the paper tray, all three paper guides must be set to the correct setting. Follow these steps to set the paper size: 1. Remove the lower tray from the base. 2. Slide the paper-width guide until the arrow [...]

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    appropriate slots. 1. Tilt the fence forward. 2. Insert the fence into the appropriate slots 3. Tilt the fence back until it locks into place Note: To print on legal-sized paper, set the paper-width fence to LTR . 4. Set the paper-length guide by pulling it until the arrow lines up with the paper size. 1. Align the arrows Note: To print on legal-si[...]

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    Follow these steps to load paper: 1. Remove the lower tray from the base. 2. Verify that all three paper guides are set to the correct setting. 3. Insert the paper into the lower tray. 4. Insert the lower tray in the base until it locks into place. Loading paper[...]

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    Printing a different first page with the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory Guidelines The 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory is not included with your printer, but can be purchased separately from an authorized HP dealer. The accessory is not available in all countries/regions. Load paper 1. Load the paper for the body of the document in the 2[...]

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    5. Select the paper type and paper size for the first page. 6. Click Upper tray in the Source is box. 7. Click Other pages .[...]

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    8. Click Lower tray in the Source is box. 9. Click the paper type for the other pages in the Type is drop-down list. Do not select Automatic . 10. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK . Do not print the document in reverse order.[...]

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    250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory specifications Dimensions 448 mm (17.64 in) wide x 65 mm (2.56 in) high x 384 mm (15.12 in) deep Weight 1.99 kg (4.40 lb) Media weight Letter/A4 paper: 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lbs) Media sizes US Letter: 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in) Executive: 184 x 267 mm (7.25 x 10.5 in) A4: 210 x 297 mm A5: 148 x 210 mm B5: 18[...]

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    Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray The Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is a hardware device that contains a rear tray for small media and a duplexer for two-sided printing on both full-size and small media. ● Postcards and other small media can be printed on two sides automatically when they are fed from the[...]

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    Installing the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray Use these steps to install the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray: 1. Push the two latch handles on the printer rear access door toward each other, and then remove the door. Do not discard the rear access door. In order to print, the accessory or the rear access d[...]

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    Note: Do not press the buttons on either side of the accessory when installing it into the printer. Use the buttons only when removing the accessory from the printer.[...]

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    Printing postcards Guidelines ● Use only cards that meet the specifications for the Auto Two- Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray. For more information, see the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray specifications . ● When printing a large number of cards, remove the printed material from the printer's Out tray about[...]

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    3. Release the paper lever. 4. Slide the paper-width guide against the edge of the cards. Printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. On the Printing Shortcuts tab, click Postcard printing , and then specify the following print settings: ❍ Paper Size : The appropriate paper size ❍ Paper Type : Plain paper ❍ Paper Source : Rear tray[...]

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    Small photos Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri-color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. ● To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo enhancing page. ● Use HP Everyd[...]

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    3. Release the paper lever. 4. Slide the paper-width guide against the edge of the photo paper. Printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. On the Printing Shortcuts tab, click Photo printing- borderless or Photo printing-with white borders as the type of document, and then select the following options: ❍ Print quality : Normal or Best[...]

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    ❍ Paper type : The appropriate photo paper type ❍ Orientation : Portrait or Landscape 3. Set the following options as appropriate: ❍ HP digital photography options ❍ Advanced color settings ❍ Color management ❍ Grayscale quality 4. Click OK to print the photographs. Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that you see[...]

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    Envelopes Guidelines ● Avoid using envelopes that have the following qualities: ❍ Have clasps or windows ❍ Have thick, irregular, or curled edges ❍ Are shiny or embossed ❍ Are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged ● Align the envelope edges before inserting them in the rear tray. ● Do not exceed the maximum capacity of the rear tray ca[...]

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    3. Release the paper lever. 4. Slide the paper-width guide against the edge of the envelopes. Printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and then specify the following print settings: ❍ Size is : The appropriate envelope size ❍ Type is : The appropriate paper type ❍ Source is : Rear tray 3. Select any [...]

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    Problems with the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray Paper jam Do not clear a paper jam from the front of the printer. Follow these steps to remove a paper jam from the Auto Two- Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray. 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Press the buttons on the left and right sides of the accessory, and then remove [...]

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    5. Tilt the Small Paper Tray forward and open the lower door of the accessory. 1. Tilt the Small Paper Tray 2. Open the lower door 6. Remove any paper that is inside the accessory. 7. Close the accessory, and then secure the back lever to close the accessory. 8. Re-attach the accessory to the printer.[...]

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    Option for two-sided printing cannot be selected The printer driver cannot sense the duplexer until a print job is sent to the printer. Print a single sided document, and then print the two-sided document. The option for using the duplexer will appear in the printer software. If the option for the duplexer still does not appear, then verify that th[...]

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    2. Click the Finishing tab. 3. Verify that the following conditions exist: ❍ Flip pages up is not selected for binding along the side (book binding). ❍ Flip pages up is selected for binding along the top (tablet binding). For more information, see two-sided printing . Only one side of the page prints when the two- sided printing option is enabl[...]

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    Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray specifications Dimensions when attached to printer 219.3 mm (8.63 in) tall x 320.5 mm (12.62 in) wide x 142.1 mm (5.6 in) deep Duplexing specifications For duplexing specifications, including skew, media weight, and media sizes for paper fed into the printer through the printer In tray, see the A[...]

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    ● Photo paper: ❍ 10x15 cm, 10x15 cm with tab ❍ 4x6 in, 4x6 in. with tab ❍ A6, 105x148 mm ❍ L, 89x127 mm, L, 89x127 mm with tab ❍ Panoramic 4x10 in, 4x11 in, 4x12 in ● Envelopes: ❍ No. 10 Envelope, 4.12x9.5 in ❍ Japanese envelope No. 4, 90x205 mm ● Hagaki: ❍ Hagaki, 100x148 mm Tray capacities: ● Photo paper: ❍ 4x6, L size: [...]

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    Supplies ● Paper ● USB cables ● Accessories ● Print cartridges Note: The availability of supplies and accessories varies by country/region.[...]

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    Paper To order media such as HP Premium Paper, HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film, HP Iron-On Paper, or HP Greeting Cards, go to www.hp.com . Choose your country/region, and then select Buy or Shopping .[...]

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    USB cables Note: The availability of supplies varies by country/region. C6518A HP USB A-B 2 M cable[...]

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    Accessories If an accessory is not included with your printer, it can be purchased separately from an authorized HP dealer. Note: The availability of accessories varies by country/region. Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory Q5712A Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray Q3032A Auto Two-Sided Pr[...]

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    Specifications ● Printer specifications ● Environmental statement ● Print cartridge recovery[...]

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    Printer specifications See the reference guide that came with your printer for complete printer specifications, including the following information: ● Types, sizes, and weights of paper and other printing media that can be used with your printer ● Print speeds and resolutions ● Power requirements[...]

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    Environmental statement Hewlett-Packard continuously improves the design processes of its deskjet printers to minimize the negative impact on the office environment and on the communities where printers are manufactured, shipped, and used. Reduction and elimination Paper use: The printer's two-sided printing capability reduces paper usage and [...]

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    have been selected to provide maximum protection for the least cost possible, while attempting to minimize environmental impact and facilitate recycling. The rugged design of the HP Deskjet printer assists in minimizing both packaging materials and damage rates. Plastic parts: All major plastics and plastic parts are marked according to internation[...]

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    Print cartridge recovery Customers interested in recycling their genuine HP print cartridges can participate in HP's Planet Partner's Program for inkjet cartridges. HP offers this program in more countries/regions than any other inkjet cartridge manufacturer in the world. This program is provided as a free service to HP customers as an en[...]