User manual HP DESKJET 920C

quick help hp deskjet 948c/940c/920c series table of contents learning about your printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 introducing your hp deskjet printer finding information . . . . . . . . . . . notices and acknowledgments . . . terms and conventions . . . . . . . . . learning about printer features. . . . using paper trays. . . . . . . . . . . . . using the taskagent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 .3 .4 .5 .7 10 14 printing on paper and other media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 printing with your hp deskjet printer . . . . . . . . . . . . plain paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . transparencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . business cards, index cards, and other small media photographs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . greeting cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . posters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . banners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iron-on transfers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . manual two-sided printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . custom paper sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 20 24 29 31 33 36 39 42 44 47 49 53 product maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 print cartridge status light . . . . . . . . . . replacing print cartridges . . . . . . . . . . aligning print cartridges . . . . . . . . . . automatically cleaning print cartridges . manually cleaning print cartridges . . . cleaning the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . refilling print cartridges. . . . . . . . . . . . maintaining print cartridges . . . . . . . . print cartridge part numbers . . . . . . . . the hp deskjet toolbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 59 62 63 64 67 68 69 70 71 solve a problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 printer lights are flashing printer is not printing . . . printer is too slow . . . . . problems with printouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 77 81 84 product specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 product specifications for hp deskjet 948c series printers product specifications for hp deskjet 940c series printers product specifications for hp deskjet 920c series printers minimum printing margins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . system requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 . 95 100 105 107 index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 learning about your printer · introducing your hp deskjet printer · finding information · notices and acknowledgments · terms and conventions · learning about printer features · using paper trays · using the taskagent 1 introducing your hp deskjet printer Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: · Excellent photo quality through HP's PhotoREt III, ColorSmart III printing technology · High resolution printing with 2400 x 1200 dpi color photo mode and 600 x 600 dpi black text mode · Print speeds up to 12 pages per minute for black text and up to 10 pages per minute for text and color graphics (Print speeds vary with printer models) HP Deskjet printers are designed to help you get the best results for your printing needs. Read about these and other features in the following sections. 2 finding information quick help offers instructions for using your HP deskjet printer. More help is available in other documents included with the printer. The following list explains where you can find specific types of information. The quick start setup poster explains how to set up your printer and install printer software. The quick reference guide provides warranty information and explains how to troubleshoot installation problems. This quick help guide tells you about printer features, maintenance, and specifications and explains how to print documents and solve problems that may occur as you print. The hp deskjet release notes explain hardware and software compatibility with your printer. Read the Release Notes by clicking Start > Programs > hp deskjet series > release notes. What's This? help explains onscreen options in the printer software. Open What's This? help by putting the cursor on an option and clicking the right mouse button. Click What's This? to view more information about the selected option. 3 notices and acknowledgments hewlett-packard company notices The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard (HP) makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for any errors or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of this material is prohibited without prior written permission of Hewlett-Packard, except as allowed under copyright laws. acknowledgments Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. TrueType is a U.S. trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Copyright 2001 Hewlett-Packard Company 4 terms and conventions The following terms and word conventions are used in quick help. terms HP Deskjet printers may be referred to as HP Deskjet or HP printers. symbols The > symbol guides you through a series of software steps. For example: Click Start > Programs > hp deskjet series > hp deskjet series Toolbox to open the HP Deskjet Toolbox. cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to other equipment. For example: 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. A Warning indicates possible harm to yourself or to others. For example: Warning! Keep print cartridges out of the reach of children. 5 icons A Note icon indicates that additional information is provided. For example: For best results use HP products. A Mouse icon indicates that additional information is available through the What's This? help feature. To find more information about options on each tab screen, point to an option and click the right mouse button to display the What's This? dialog box. Click What's This? to view more information about the selected option. 6 learning about printer features buttons and lights The HP Deskjet printer buttons let you turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, or resume printing. The lights give you visual cues about the state of the printer. 1. Cancel button 2. Print Cartridge Status light and symbol 3. Resume light and button 4. Power button and light cancel button Pressing this button cancels the current print job. 7 print cartridge status symbol and light The light above the Print Cartridge Status symbol flashes when a print cartridge is low on ink or incorrectly installed. See also: print cartridge status light resume button and light The light above the Resume button flashes when an action is required such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. When the problem is fixed, press the Resume button to continue printing. power button and light The Power button turns the printer on and off. It takes approximately five seconds for the printer to turn on after you press the Power button. The green light above the Power button flashes when printing is in progress. Caution! Always use the Power button on the front of the printer to turn the printer on and off. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wallmounted switch to turn the printer on and off may cause premature printer failure. paper trays The printer has an In tray and an Out tray. Paper or other media is placed in the In tray for printing. Printed pages are deposited in the Out tray. The printer may have a Fold-Up tray that contains the In and Out trays. See also: in tray out tray fold-up tray 8 two-sided printing The printer has a Manual Two-Sided Printing feature so that you can print both sides of a page. An optional Two-Sided Printing Accessory can be purchased for automatic two-sided printing with 948c and 940c series printers. See also: manual two-sided printing 9 using paper trays In tray The In tray holds paper or other media to be printed. 1. Out tray 2. In tray pushed in Pull out the In tray to load paper and other media. Keep the In tray pulled out when you print on legal paper. 1. In tray pulled out 10 You can print different sizes of media by sliding the paper guides in and out. 1. paper width guide 2. In tray pulled out 3. paper length guide out tray The position of the Out tray can be changed for different printing needs. Out tray up ­ Place the tray in the up position for easy loading of paper into the In tray. The Out tray must remain in the up position to print banners. 1. Out tray up 11 Out tray down ­ Leave the tray in the down position for most types of printing and single envelope printing. Out tray extension ­ (Not available in all printer models.) Pull the Out tray extension out when printing a large number of pages. Also extend the tray when you are printing in draft mode to prevent the paper from falling out of the tray. When the print job finishes, push the tray extension back into its storage slot. Do not use the Out tray extension with legal-sized paper. It may cause a paper jam. 1. single envelope slot 2. Out tray down 3. Out tray extension See also: printing on paper and other media 12 fold-up tray Your printer may have a Fold-Up tray that contains the In and Out trays. The Fold-Up tray must always be lowered to print or to access the print cartridges. 1. Fold-Up tray up 2. Fold-Up tray down 13 using the taskagent The TaskAgent allows you to determine the status of the print cartridges and to change settings such as default print quality. It is located on the Windows taskbar. 1. TaskAgent changing print quality You can quickly change the resolution of printed output using the TaskAgent. 1. Click the TaskAgent icon on the Windows taskbar. The Default Print Settings dialog box appears. It allows you to change the default print quality and to turn on automatic two-sided printing if you have purchased the optional HP Two-Sided Printing Accessory. (This accessory is not available for all printer models.) 14 2. Select from the following options: · Print Quality: Draft, Normal, or Best · Automatic Two-Sided Printing: If appropriate 3. Click outside the Default Print Settings box. A dialog box appears stating that the new setting will be used every time you print. (If you don't want to see this dialog box again, select Don't show me this message again.) 4. Click OK to change the default print setting. opening the printer properties dialog box You can also use the TaskAgent to access the printer properties dialog box. In this box, you can select properties such as paper size and type, page orientation, and color brightness. Double-clicking the TaskAgent opens the printer properties box. using the taskagent shortcut menu Right-clicking the TaskAgent opens a menu of shortcuts that includes the names of all installed HP Deskjet printers. You can perform the following actions from this menu: · Change the printer by selecting the printer name. A check mark appears next to the HP Deskjet printer selected. · Select Change Default Print Settings to open the printer properties box. · Select Open Toolbox to open the HP Deskjet Toolbox. · Select Exit to turn off the TaskAgent. Turn the TaskAgent back on by clicking Start > Programs > hp deskjet series > TaskAgent. The TaskAgent appears automatically whenever you restart your computer. See also: the hp deskjet toolbox 15 displaying print cartridge warning messages The color and appearance of the TaskAgent change when there are warning messages. Warning messages appear when a print cartridge is low on ink or has been installed incorrectly. · When the icon is blinking and outlined in yellow, unread warning messages have been issued. · When the icon is outlined in yellow but no longer blinking, previously read warning messages are pending. · When the icon is no longer outlined in yellow, warning issues are resolved. To view warning messages: 1. Click the TaskAgent icon to open the Default Print Settings dialog box. 2. Click the Warning Information button. The HP Deskjet Toolbox is displayed. 3. Select the Warning Information tab to view print cartridge warning messages. 4. Click Close in the top right corner of the Toolbox to exit. The Warning Information button and Warning Information tab only appear when there are warning messages. See also: the hp deskjet toolbox checking print cartridge status replacing print cartridges 16 printing on paper and other media · printing with your hp deskjet printer · plain paper · envelopes · transparencies · labels · business cards, index cards, and other small media · photographs · greeting cards · posters · banners · iron-on transfers · manual two-sided printing · custom paper sizes 17 printing with your hp deskjet printer opening the printer properties dialog box The printer is controlled by software installed on the computer. The printer software, also called a printer driver, provides a dialog box to communicate with the printer. In the printer properties box you can select options such as paper size and type, page orientation, and color settings. Open the printer properties box in one of the following ways: · From the TaskAgent by double-clicking the TaskAgent icon on the Windows taskbar. · From the File menu in the software program you are using. Follow one of these paths to open the printer properties box, depending on your software program: - Click File > Print, then select Properties ­or­ - Click File > Print Setup, then select Properties ­or­ - Click File > Print > Setup, then select Properties. 18 changing printer properties settings The printer properties box contains Setup, Features, and Advanced tab options. · Use the Setup tab to choose print quality, paper type, paper size, and banner printing. You can also scale the size of the printed document so that it fits on the paper in your printer. · Use the Features tab to select page orientation, number of copies, multiple pages per sheet, and poster printing. You can also choose to preview the printed document, print in reverse order (last page first), and set two-sided printing from this tab. · Use the Advanced tab to make color and contrast adjustments, and to choose options for ink volume, ink drying time, and print speed (Low Memory Mode). saving changes When you change print settings, click Apply, then click OK to save your changes. If you do not change any settings, click Cancel to return to your document. To find more information about the options in the printer properties box, point to an option and click the right mouse button to display the What's This? dialog box. Select What's This? to view more information about the selected option. 19 plain paper · letter/A4 paper · legal paper letter/A4 paper preparing to print 1. Raise the Out tray and pull out the In tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides. 3. Insert a stack of paper into the In tray. 4. Place up to 100 sheets of paper into the In tray if your printer has a Fold- Up tray. Place up to 150 sheets of paper into the In tray if your printer does not have a Fold-Up tray. 5. Slide the paper width guide snugly against the stack of paper. 6. Lower the Out tray. 20 printing on letter/A4 paper 1. Open the file you want to print. Follow one of these paths to select your print options, depending on the software program you are using: · Click File > Print, then select Properties ­or­ · Click File > Print Setup, then select Properties ­or­ · Click File > Print > Setup, then select Properties. The printer properties box appears with Setup, Features, and Advanced tab options. 2. Select the Setup tab, then choose the following: · Print Quality: Draft, Normal, or Best · Paper Type: Plain Paper · Paper Size: Letter or A4 3. Select the Features tab, then choose the following: · Orientation: Appropriate orientation · Two-Sided Printing: Select if you wish to print manually on both sides of the paper. If you have purchased the optional HP Two-Sided Printing Accessory (not available for all printer models), two-sided printing occurs automatically when this box is checked. · Copies: Number of copies 4. Select the Advanced tab if you wish to print in grayscale or make optional adjustments to ink volume, color, or print speed (Low Memory Mode). 21 printing guidelines Most plain photocopy paper can be used in your printer, particularly paper that is marked for use in inkjet printers. To get the best results, use HP papers. These papers have been developed especially for HP inks and HP printers. See also: printing with your hp deskjet printer manual two-sided printing custom paper sizes legal paper preparing to print 1. Raise the Out tray and pull out the In tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides. 3. Insert a stack of legal-sized paper into the In tray as far as it will go. 4. The paper will extend over the edge of the tray. 5. Slide the paper width guide snugly against the stack of paper. 6. Lower the Out tray. 22 printing on legal paper 1. Open the file you want to print. Follow one of these paths to select your print options, depending on the software program you are using: · Click File > Print, then select Properties ­or­ · Click File > Print Setup, then select Properties ­or­ · Click File > Print > Setup, then select Properties. The printer properties box appears with Setup, Features, and Advanced tab options. 2. Select the Setup tab, then choose the following: · Print Quality: Draft, Normal, or Best · Paper Type: Plain Paper · Paper Size: Legal 3. Select the Features tab, then choose the following: · Orientation: Appropriate orientation · Two-Sided Printing: Unchecked · Copies: Number of copies 4. Select the Advanced tab if you wish to print in grayscale or make optional adjustments to ink volume, color, or print speed (Low Memory Mode). printing guidelines Leave the In tray pulled out when you print on legal paper. The paper will extend over the edge of the tray. For best results use hp products. 23 envelopes Print a single envelope using the envelope slot, or print multiple envelopes using the In tray. · printing a single envelope · printing multiple envelopes printing a single envelope preparing to print 1. Place the envelope--with the flap side on the left and facing up--into the single envelope slot. 2. Push the envelope forward until it stops. printing the envelope If your software program includes an envelope-printing feature, do not follow these instructions. Follow the instructions provided by the software program. 1. Open the file you want to print. 24 2. Follow one of these paths to select your print options, depending on the software program you are using: · Click File > Print, then select Properties ­or­ · Click File > Print Setup, then select Properties ­or­ · Click File > Print > Setup, then select Properties. The printer properties box appears with Setup, Features, and Advanced tab options. 3. Select the Setup tab, then choose the following: · Print Quality: Normal · Paper Type: Plain Paper · Paper Size: Appropriate envelope size 4. Select the Features tab, then choose the following: · Orientation: Appropriate envelope orientation · Two-Sided Printing: Unchecked · Copies: 1 5. Select the Advanced tab if you wish to print in grayscale or make optional adjustments to ink volume, color, or print speed (Low Memory Mode). 6. Click OK to return to the Print or Print Setup screen. 7. Click OK to print. printing guidelines · Verify that the Out tray is in the down position. · Avoid using envelopes that have clasps or windows. · Avoid using envelopes that are shiny or embossed, envelopes with thick, irregular, or curled edges, or envelopes that are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged. 25 printing multiple envelopes preparing to print 1. Pull out the In tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides and remove all paper from the tray. 3. Place no more than 15 envelopes--with the flap side on the left and facing up--in the tray. 4. Push the envelopes forward until they stop. 5. Slide the paper guides snugly against the edges of the envelopes, then push the tray forward until it stops. printing the envelopes If your software program includes an envelope-printing feature, do not follow these instructions. Follow the instructions provided by the software program. 1. Open the file you want to print. 26 2. Follow one of these paths to select your print options, depending on the software program you are using: · Click File > Print, then select Properties ­or­ · Click File > Print Setup, then select Properties ­or­ · Click File > Print > Setup, then select Properties. The printer properties box appears with Setup, Features, and Advanced tab options. 3. Select the Setup tab, then choose the following: · Print Quality: Normal · Paper Type: Plain Paper · Paper Size: Appropriate envelope size 4. Select the Features tab, then choose the following: · Orientation: Appropriate envelope orientation · Two-Sided Printing: Unchecked · Copies: Up to15 5. Select the Advanced tab if you wish to print in grayscale or make optional adjustments to ink volume, color, or print speed (Low Memory Mode). 6. Click OK to return to the Print or Print Setup screen. 7. Click OK to print. 27 printing guidelines · Never place more than 15 envelopes in the In tray at one time. · Align the envelope edges before inserting them. · Avoid using envelopes that have clasps or windows. · Avoid using envelopes that are shiny or embossed, envelopes with thick, irregular, or curled edges, or envelopes that are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged. For best results use hp products. 28 transparencies preparing to print 1. Pull out the In tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides and remove all paper from the tray. 3. Fan the edges of the transparency sheets to separate them, then align the edges. 4. Place up to 25 transparency sheets in the tray if the printer has a Fold-Up tray. Place up to 30 transparency sheets in the tray if the printer does not have a Fold-Up tray. Make sure the rough side is down and the adhesive strip is toward the printer. 5. Push the transparencies forward until they stop. 6. Slide the paper guides snugly against the transparency paper and push the In tray forward until it stops. 29 printing transparencies 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Follow one of these paths to select your print options, depending on the software program you are using: · Click File > Print, then select Properties ­or­ · Click File > Print Setup, then select Properties ­or­ · Click File > Print > Setup, then select Properties. The printer properties box appears with Setup, Features, and Advanced tab options. 3. Select the Setup tab, then choose the following: · Print Quality: Normal, or Best · Paper Type: Appropriate transparency paper · Paper Size: Appropriate size 4. Select the Features tab, then choose the following: · Orientation: Appropriate orientation · Two-Sided Printing: Unchecked · Copies: Up to 25 if the printer has a Fold-Up tray; up to 30 if the printer does not have a Fold-Up tray 5. Select the Advanced tab if you wish to make optional adjustments to ink volume, color, drying time, or print speed (Low Memory Mode). 6. Click OK to return to the Print or Print Setup screen. 7. Click OK to print. The printer waits for transparencies to dry before releasing them to the Out tray. printing guidelines For best results use hp inkjet transparency films. 30 labels preparing to print 1. Pull out the In tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides and remove all paper from the tray. 3. Fan the edges of the label sheets to separate them, then align the label edges. 4. Load up to 20 label sheets--label side down--in the tray. 5. Slide the paper guides snugly against the sheets and push in the tray. printing labels 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Follow one of these paths to select your print options, depending on the software program you are using: · Click File > Print, then select Properties ­or­ · Click File > Print Setup, then select Properties ­or­ · Click File > Print > Setup, then select Properties. The printer properties box appears with Setup, Features, and Advanced tab options. 31 3. Select the Setup tab, then choose the following: · Print Quality: Normal · Paper Type: Plain Paper · Paper Size: Letter or A4 4. Select the Features tab, then choose the following: · Orientation: Appropriate orientation · Two-Sided Printing: Unchecked · Copies: Up to 20 5. Select the Advanced tab if you wish to print in grayscale or make optional adjustments to ink volume, color, or print speed (Low Memory Mode). 6. Click OK to return to the Print or Print Setup screen. 7. Click OK to print. printing guidelines · · · · Use only paper labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers. Never place more than 20 sheets of labels in the In tray at one time. Use only full sheets of labels. Make sure the sheets are not sticky, wrinkled, or pulling away from the protective backing. · Do not use plastic or clear labels. The ink will not dry when used with these labels. For best results use hp products. 32 business cards, index cards, and other small media preparing to print 1. Pull out the In tray. 1. Raise the Out tray to the up position. 2. Slide out both paper guides and remove all paper from the tray. 3. Align the edges of the cards or other small media. 4. Place up to 30 cards in the tray if the printer has a Fold-Up tray. Place up to 45 cards in the tray if the printer does not have a Fold-Up tray. 5. Push the cards forward until they stop. 6. Slide the paper length guides snugly against the edges of the cards. 7. Push in the In tray. 8. Lower the Out tray. 33 printing business cards, index cards, and other small media 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Follow one of these paths to select your print options, depending on the software program you are using: · Click File > Print, then select Properties ­or­ · Click File > Print Setup, then select Properties ­or­ · Click File > Print > Setup, then select Properties. The printer properties box appears with Setup, Features, and Advanced tab options. 3. Select the Setup tab, then choose the following: · Print Quality: Normal or Best · Paper Type: Appropriate paper type · Paper Size: Appropriate size. View Custom Paper Sizes if the card size is not listed. 4. Select the Features tab, then choose the following: · Orientation: Appropriate orientation · Two-Sided Printing: Unchecked · Copies: Up to 30 if the printer has a Fold-Up tray; up to 45 if the printer does not have a Fold-Up tray 5. Select the Advanced tab if you wish to print in grayscale or make optional adjustments to ink volume, color, or print speed (Low Memory Mode). 6. Click OK to return to the Print or Print Setup screen. 7. Click OK to print. 34 printing guidelines · If an out of paper message appears, verify that the index cards or other small media are positioned properly in the In tray. · If the index cards or other small media are smaller than 100 x 148 mm (4 x 5.6 in), do not use the In tray. Use the printer's single envelope slot to load the media one card at a time. For best results use hp products. 35 photographs preparing to print 1. Pull out the In tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides and remove all paper from the tray. 3. Fan the edges of the photo paper to separate them, then align the photo paper edges. 4. Place up to 20 sheets of photo paper--printable side down--in the tray. 5. Slide the paper guides snugly against the edges of the photo paper and push in the tray. printing photographs 1. Open the file you want to print. 36 2. Follow one of these paths to select your print options, depending on the software program you are using: · Click File > Print, then select Properties ­or­ · Click File > Print Setup, then select Properties ­or­ · Click File > Print > Setup, then select Properties. The printer properties box appears with Setup, Features, and Advanced tab options. 3. Select the Setup tab, then choose the following: · Print Quality: Best · Paper Type: The appropriate photo paper type · Photo Paper Printing: - PhotoREt for best print speed and quality ­or­ - 2400 x 1200 dpi for source images greater than 600 dpi (requires 400 MB or more hard disk space and takes longer to print) · Paper Size: Appropriate paper size 4. Select the Features tab, then choose the following: · Orientation: Appropriate orientation · Two-Sided Printing: Unchecked · Copies: Up to 20 5. Select the Advanced tab if you wish to make optional adjustments to color, ink volume, or ink drying time. 6. Click OK to return to the Print or Print Setup screen. 7. Click OK to print. 37 printing guidelines · Photos must be in an electronic format before they can be printed. You can use digital or scanned photos, or have your local camera shop provide electronic files of the photos you want to print. · Use the PhotoREt setting for most photo paper printing. · If you have a parallel cable connection, you may be able to increase photo printing speed by enabling Hardware ECP (Extended Capabilities Port). For best results use hp photo papers. 38 greeting cards preparing to print 1. Pull out the In tray. 2. Raise the Out tray to the up position. 3. Slide out both paper guides and remove all paper from the tray. 4. Fan the edges of the greeting cards to separate them. 5. Align the edges of the cards, then place no more than 5 cards in the tray. 6. Push the cards forward until they stop. 7. Slide the paper guides snugly against the edges of the cards. 8. Push in the In tray, then lower the Out tray. printing greeting cards 1. Open the file you want to print. 39 2. Follow one of these paths to select your print options, depending on the software program you are using: · Click File > Print, then select Properties ­or­ · Click File > Print Setup, then select Properties ­or­ · Click File > Print > Setup, then select Properties. The printer properties box appears with Setup, Features, and Advanced tab options. 3. Select the Setup tab, then choose the following: · Print Quality: Normal or Best · Paper Type: Appropriate greeting card type · Paper Size: Appropriate card size. View Custom Paper Sizes if the size of the cards is not listed. 4. Select the Features tab, then choose the following: · Orientation: Appropriate orientation · Two-Sided Printing: If appropriate · Copies: Up to 5 5. Select the Advanced tab if you wish to make optional adjustments to ink volume, color, or ink drying time. 6. Click OK to return to the Print or Print Setup screen. 7. Click OK to print. 40 printing guidelines · Unfold pre-folded cards, then place them in the In tray. · If an out of paper message appears, verify that the cards are positioned properly in the In tray. · If the cards are smaller than 100 x 148 mm (4 x 5.6 inches), do not use the In tray. Use the printer's single envelope slot to load one card at a time. For best results use hp products. 41 posters preparing to print 1. Pull out the In tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides and remove all paper from the tray. 3. Fan the edges of the poster sheets to separate them, then align the edges. 4. Place the sheets in the tray. 5. Slide the paper guides snugly against the sheets and push in the tray. printing posters 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Follow one of these paths to select your print options, depending on the software program you are using: · Click File > Print, then select Properties ­or­ · Click File > Print Setup, then select Properties ­or­ · Click File > Print > Setup, then select Properties. The printer properties box appears with Setup, Features, and Advanced tab options. 3. Select the Setup tab, then choose the following: · Paper Type: Plain Paper · Print Quality: Normal · Paper Size: Appropriate size 42 4. Select the Features tab, then choose the following: · · · · Orientation: Appropriate orientation Poster Printing: Select this option then select 2x2, 3x3, or 4x4 Two-Sided Printing: Unchecked Copies: Number of copies 5. Select the Advanced tab if you wish to make optional adjustments to color, ink volume, or print speed (Low Memory Mode). 6. Click OK to return to the Print or Print Setup screen. 7. Click OK to print. printing guidelines Trim the edges on the sheets and tape the sheets together after printing. For best results use hp products. 43 banners preparing to print 1. Pull out the In tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides and remove all paper from the tray. 3. Raise the Out tray. 4. Select up to 20 sheets of banner paper. Remove and discard any perforated strips. 5. Place the banner paper in the In tray with the unattached edge of the paper facing the printer. 6. Slide the paper guides snugly against the banner paper. 7. Push in the In tray. Leave the Out tray up. printing banners 1. Open the file you want to print. 44 2. Follow one of these paths to select your print options, depending on the software program you are using: · Click File > Print, then select Properties ­or­ · Click File > Print Setup, then select Properties ­or­ · Click File > Print > Setup, then select Properties. The printer properties box appears with Setup, Features, and Advanced tab options. 3. Select the Setup tab, then choose the following: · · · · Banner Printing: Select this box Paper Type: hp banner paper Print Quality: Normal Paper Size: Banner [A4 (210 x 297 mm)] or Banner [Letter (8.5 x 11 in)] When you select Banner Printing, the paper type is set to hp banner paper and the paper size is set to Banner automatically. 4. Select the Features tab, then choose the following: · Orientation: Appropriate orientation · Two-Sided Printing: Unchecked · Copies: Up to 20 5. Select the Advanced tab if you wish to make optional adjustments to ink volume, color, drying time, or print speed (Low Memory Mode). 6. Click OK to return to the Print or Print Setup screen. 7. Click OK to print. 45 printing guidelines The Release Notes describe problems that may occur when you print banners using some software programs. Click Start > Programs > hp deskjet series > Release Notes to view this information. For best results use hp products. 46 iron-on transfers preparing to print 1. Pull out the In tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides and remove all paper from the tray. 3. Fan the edges of the iron-on transfer paper to separate them, then align the edges. 4. Place the iron-on transfer paper in the tray with the printable side down. 5. Slide the paper guides snugly against the transfer paper and push in the In tray. printing iron-on transfers 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Follow one of these paths to select your print options, depending on the software program you are using: · Click File > Print, then select Properties ­or­ · Click File > Print Setup, then select Properties ­or­ · Click File > Print > Setup, then select Properties. The printer properties box appears with Setup, Features, and Advanced tab options. 3. Select the Setup tab, then choose the following: · Print Quality: Normal or Best · Paper type: hp iron-on t-shirt transfers · Paper Size: Letter or A4 47 4. Select the Features tab, then choose the following: · Orientation: Mirror Image · Two-Sided Printing: Unchecked · Copies: Number of copies 5. Select the Advanced tab if you wish to make optional adjustments to ink volume, color, drying time, or print speed (Low Memory Mode). 6. Click OK to return to the Print or Print Setup screen. 7. Click OK to print. printing guidelines When you print an iron-on transfer with a mirror-image, the text and pictures are horizontally reversed from what appears on the computer screen. For best results use hp iron-on t-shirt transfer paper. 48