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HP DeskJet 870Cxi Printer The HP DeskJet 870Cxi is an ink-jet color prin ter that prints on a wide variety of media and paper types and sizes, labels, envelopes , transparencies, plain and specialty papers from 4x6 to 8.5 x 14, plus manual two sided printing at up to 8 pages per minute. This is a general users guide. For more information see the pd[...]
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Front View Access Door Cartridge Carrier Power button Rear View Printer cable Power cord Compiled by: Brent Runnells, UH Hilo EPSCoR-ITER . . .sdalHow-Toht_hp870cxi.doc Last modified 7/13/04 2[...]
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Turning the printer on and off 1 - Turn the printer on or off by pressing t he power button located on the front of the printer. Resume Power Printing 1- Most printer problems are caused by using the wrong type of paper or using paper that is wrinkled or damp. For best results, use paper that is made specifically for Ink Jet printers wit h a paper-[...]
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2- From your software application, open the file you want to print. 3- Click File to open the file menu. 4- Click Print to open the printer menu. 5 - If necessary, click the pull down menu and select the HP DeskJet 870Cxi Printer. Compiled by: Brent Runnells, UH Hilo EPSCoR-ITER . . .sdalHow-Toht_hp870cxi.doc Last modified 7/13/04 4[...]
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6 - Verify the correct printer is selected in the dialog box. 7 - Click OK to print your document Compiled by: Brent Runnells, UH Hilo EPSCoR-ITER . . .sdalHow-Toht_hp870cxi.doc Last modified 7/13/04 5[...]
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Printer cartridges Ink-jet printer cartridges have a limited shel f life. The manufacturer recommends that replacing print cartridge if it is more than 18 months old. How to determine the manufacturing date- 1- If the print cartridge is in a box, read the “Use Before” date printed on the box. 2- Determine the manufacturing date from the code pr[...]
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Printer Cartridge Dos and Don’ts Do Don’t Keep printer cartridges sealed in their packaging until ready for use Avoid using print cartridges after the expiration date Store print cartridges at room temperature Do not unplug the printer without turning the power off first. Press the Power button to turn off the printer rather than unplugging the[...]
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Installing Printer Ink Cartridges 1- Open printer cartridge package and remove plastic film covering the cartridge nozzle and contacts. 2- Open the access door, the print cartridge automatically moves to the center of the mechanism for easy access. 3- Raise locking tab and place printer cartridge into carriage. 4- Lower cradle latch and close the a[...]
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3- Click File → Properties and select the Services tab 4- Click the Align or Clean to start the utility. Compiled by: Brent Runnells, UH Hilo EPSCoR-ITER . . .sdalHow-Toht_hp870cxi.doc Last modified 7/13/04 9[...]
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Cleaning the cartridge electrical contacts 1- Turn on the printer. 2- Open the top cover. The cartridges should mo ve to the center of the printer. 3- Remove the color cartridge. 4- Locate the copper-colored circuitry st rip on the back of the cartridge 5- Using a clean, soft, dry, lint-free cloth. clean the electrical contacts (see Figure 1). Figu[...]
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Troubleshooting If you are having problems prin ting follow this procedure: 1- Verify the power cable is plugged into an AC receptacle. 2- Verify the power cable is plugged into the printer. Printing a test page There are two different ways to print a test page: From the printer panel This is the internal printer test and will te ll you if the prin[...]
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3- Click File → Properties 4- Click Print T est Page 5- If a test page does not print click Troubleshoot… and follow the directions. Compiled by: Brent Runnells, UH Hilo EPSCoR-ITER . . .sdalHow-Toht_hp870cxi.doc Last modified 7/13/04 12[...]
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Running a diagnostic test 1- Turn the printer on. 2- Press and hold the POWER button. 3- Press the RESUME button five times. 4- Release the POWER button Compiled by: Brent Runnells, UH Hilo EPSCoR-ITER . . .sdalHow-Toht_hp870cxi.doc Last modified 7/13/04 13[...]