Page 3 - Contents
Contents i Contents 1 Review your unit’s front panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 Use your HP OfficeJet with a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Review the Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 5 - Review your unit’s front panel; The following shows the left side of the front panel.
Chapter 1—Review your unit’s front panel 1 1 Review your unit’s front panel You can perform many functions using either the front panel or the HP OfficeJet K Series software. The method you choose may depend on the function you need to perform, or it may depend on which is the most convenient. Even ...
Page 6 - The following shows the right side of the front panel.
2 Chapter 1—Review your unit’s front panel HP OfficeJet K Series The following shows the right side of the front panel. Arrows: Scroll through scan-copy-fax-setting options. Move forward and backward in a text entry. Keypad: Use keypad to dial fax numbers or enter text. Enter: Select or save display...
Page 7 - Use your HP OfficeJet with a PC; Review the Director; shortcut on the Windows desktop, or
Chapter 2—Use your HP OfficeJet with a PC 3 2 Use your HP OfficeJet with a PC If you connect your HP OfficeJet to a PC, you can work from the front panel or from the HP OfficeJet K Series software on your Windows desktop. The software offers more features and ease of use. For comprehensive informati...
Page 8 - Review the status window; Icon
4 Chapter 2—Use your HP OfficeJet with a PC HP OfficeJet K Series Review the status window The status window is similar to the display included on the front panel of your HP OfficeJet. It describes the current state of your HP OfficeJet, and it is always available via right-clicking the status icon ...
Page 9 - Get help; Where can I find help?
Chapter 3—Get help 5 3 Get help This section explains where you can find information about your unit. For comprehensive information, see the fully searchable Onscreen Guide. To access the guide, go to the Director, click Help, and choose Onscreen Guide. Where can I find help? For hardware and setup ...
Page 11 - Load paper or transparency film, or load originals
Chapter 4—Load paper or transparency film, or load originals 7 4 Load paper or transparency film, or load originals Your unit is designed to print and copy onto a variety of transparency films and paper types, weights, and sizes. It is important, however, that you choose the right paper and make sur...
Page 12 - Push the input tray back in until it stops.
8 Chapter 4—Load paper or transparency film, or load originals HP OfficeJet K Series 4 Slide the paper-width and -length adjusters in until they stop at the edges of the paper, and be sure that the paper stack lies flat in the input tray and fits under the tab of the paper-length adjuster. 5 Push th...
Page 13 - Review tips for loading specific types of paper; Paper
Chapter 4—Load paper or transparency film, or load originals 9 HP OfficeJet K Series 6 To prevent legal- or A4-size paper from possibly falling off the tray, pull out the output-tray extender. Review tips for loading specific types of paper The following table provides guidelines for loading certain...
Page 14 - Load the input tray with envelopes (only works with printing); not
10 Chapter 4—Load paper or transparency film, or load originals HP OfficeJet K Series Load the input tray with envelopes (only works with printing) Your HP OfficeJet provides two methods for working with envelopes. Do not use shiny or embossed envelopes or envelopes that have clasps or windows. • If...
Page 16 - Set the paper type
12 Chapter 4—Load paper or transparency film, or load originals HP OfficeJet K Series Set the paper type After you have loaded paper or film in the unit, select the new paper type. Change this setting whenever you change the type of paper or film. The paper types you specify for copying are independ...
Page 17 - Load originals; Adjust the document guides to fit your document.; Avoid paper jams
Chapter 4—Load paper or transparency film, or load originals 13 HP OfficeJet K Series Load originals If you are working with originals that are printed on 16-24 lb. (60-90 gsm) plain paper or HP Premium Inkjet paper, you can load more than one in the automatic document feeder (ADF). If you are worki...
Page 19 - Use the print features
Chapter 5—Use the print features 15 5 Use the print features Most print settings are automatically handled by the program you are printing from or by HP’s ColorSmart technology. You only need to change the settings manually when you change print quality, print on specific types of paper or film, or ...
Page 20 - Start a print job; File
16 Chapter 5—Use the print features HP OfficeJet K Series Start a print job Follow these steps to start a print job from the software program that you used to create your document. 1 Load the input tray with the appropriate paper. For more information, see “Load paper or transparency film, or load o...
Page 21 - Use the scan features; To use the scan features, your HP OfficeJet and PC must be connected.; NOTE
Chapter 6—Use the scan features 17 6 Use the scan features To use the scan features, your HP OfficeJet and PC must be connected. NOTE Scanning functions can vary. For the most up-to-date scanning information for your printer, see the fully searchable Onscreen Guide. To access the guide, go to the Di...
Page 22 - You can scan just about anything, such as:; Begin a scan; To do this from your HP OfficeJet; Press; display, and then press; START SCAN
18 Chapter 6—Use the scan features HP OfficeJet K Series You can scan just about anything, such as: • Photos - to send out or place in documents. • Magazine articles - to store on your PC. • Text documents - to avoid retyping. Begin a scan You can initiate a scan from your HP OfficeJet, from your PC...
Page 23 - In the Director, click
Chapter 6—Use the scan features 19 HP OfficeJet K Series To do this from your PC ➤ In the Director, click SCAN . To do this from within a program ➤ Go to your program’s File or system menu, choose Scan or Acquire , choose Select Source , and then choose HP OfficeJet K Series . For comprehensive info...
Page 25 - Use the copy features
Chapter 7—Use the copy features 21 7 Use the copy features Using your HP OfficeJet, you can: • Produce high-quality color and black-and-white copies using a variety of paper types and sizes, including iron-on transfers. • Reduce or enlarge the size of the copies you make from 25% to 400% of the copy...
Page 26 - Make copies; two minutes; Initiate the copy process from your HP OfficeJet
22 Chapter 7—Use the copy features HP OfficeJet K Series Make copies You can make copies using the front panel of your unit or using your PC. All copy features are available using either method. All copy settings selected on the front panel are reset two minutes after the unit completes the copy job...
Page 27 - COPY; The Copy dialog box appears, with the Settings tab visible.; Start Copy; Stop copying; On the front panel, press; Cancel
Chapter 7—Use the copy features 23 HP OfficeJet K Series 3 In the Director, click COPY . The Copy dialog box appears, with the Settings tab visible. 4 Change any applicable settings, such as reduction, enlargement, or special features. 5 Click Start Copy . Stop copying You can stop a copy job from y...
Page 29 - Use the fax features
Chapter 8—Use the fax features 25 8 Use the fax features Using your HP OfficeJet, you can: • Send and receive paper faxes, and send PC faxes. A PC fax is a file that you send from your PC. • Send and receive color faxes. If you send a color fax and your HP OfficeJet determines that the recipient has...
Page 30 - Enable fax confirmation; before
26 Chapter 8—Use the fax features HP OfficeJet K Series Enable fax confirmation Your HP OfficeJet is set to print a report only if there is a problem with sending or receiving a fax. A confirmation message that indicates whether an item was successfully sent appears briefly on the front-panel displa...
Page 31 - Send a fax; Initiate the fax process from your HP OfficeJet
Chapter 8—Use the fax features 27 HP OfficeJet K Series 2 In the Automatic Report Printing list, choose After a Fax Send , and then click OK . Send a fax Your HP OfficeJet lets you send a fax in a variety of configurations. These include: • Send a paper fax (using the front panel or PC). • Send a pa...
Page 32 - Initiate the fax process from your PC; For more information, see “Load originals.”; FAX
28 Chapter 8—Use the fax features HP OfficeJet K Series Initiate the fax process from your PC This section describes how to initiate a fax from your PC using the Director. For information on sending a fax from a specific software program, see “Initiate the process from within a program.” 1 Load your...
Page 33 - In the; Send Fax; dialog box, enter the fax number (or select one from the address; For more information, see “Save frequently used fax numbers.”; Send Fax Now
Chapter 8—Use the fax features 29 HP OfficeJet K Series 3 In the Send Fax dialog box, enter the fax number (or select one from the address book or Recent Faxes list) and other recipient information. For more information, see “Save frequently used fax numbers.” 4 Click Send Fax Now . Enter the recipi...
Page 34 - Initiate the process from within a program
30 Chapter 8—Use the fax features HP OfficeJet K Series Initiate the process from within a program You can fax directly from other software programs such as word processing or spreadsheet programs. 1 Open the file that you want to fax. 2 From your program’s File menu, choose Print . 3 In the Print d...
Page 35 - Receive a fax; Receive a fax manually; off
Chapter 8—Use the fax features 31 HP OfficeJet K Series Receive a fax Depending on how you set up your HP OfficeJet, you will either receive faxes automatically or manually. For more information, see “Set the answer mode.” Your HP OfficeJet is automatically set to print received faxes. If you receiv...
Page 36 - Save frequently used fax numbers
32 Chapter 8—Use the fax features HP OfficeJet K Series 3 In the Phone answering area, select Manual . 4 After you are finished, click OK . 5 When your HP OfficeJet rings, pick up the handset of a telephone that is on the same telephone line as your HP OfficeJet. 6 If you hear fax tones, press START...
Page 37 - Additional setup information; Microsoft’s plug-and-play messages do not appear; If the Congratulations message did not appear, try the following:; If you are using Windows XP, you
Chapter 9—Additional setup information 33 9 Additional setup information This section provides assistance in resolving installation and configuration issues, setting fax-header information using the front panel, and adding and removing software. The standard installation instructions are provided in...
Page 38 - and; Esc
34 Chapter 9—Additional setup information HP OfficeJet K Series • If the previous steps do not solve the problem, remove and reinstall the software. For more information, see “Remove and reinstall your HP OfficeJet software.” New Hardware message appears (Windows 95, 98, 2000, or XP) If you set up y...
Page 39 - Your PC is unable to communicate with your HP OfficeJet; to achieve full network capability. If you use the version; To install the print server; Setup Type; Set up for network printing using Windows sharing; You can only access
Chapter 9—Additional setup information 35 HP OfficeJet K Series Your PC is unable to communicate with your HP OfficeJet If communication cannot be established between your PC and HP OfficeJet (for example, the HP OfficeJet status icon has the yellow error triangle), try the same tasks outlined under...
Page 40 - Use your HP OfficeJet with Windows 2000; Set the date and time; Menu; Set the fax header
36 Chapter 9—Additional setup information HP OfficeJet K Series Use your HP OfficeJet with Windows 2000 For the latest information regarding networking, visit the HP Web site at: www.officejetsupport.com Install the software as outlined in the Setup Poster, and insert the Windows 2000 CD that came w...
Page 41 - Enter text
Chapter 9—Additional setup information 37 HP OfficeJet K Series Enter text The following list provides tips for entering text using the front-panel keypad. • Press the keypad numbers that correspond to the letters of a name. • Press a button multiple times to see a letter first in uppercase and then...
Page 42 - Check for dial tone; Remove and reinstall your HP OfficeJet software
38 Chapter 9—Additional setup information HP OfficeJet K Series Check for dial tone Before using the fax features, verify that the connections are correctly established. 1 Press Start Fax , Black or Color , and listen for a dial tone. 2 If you do not hear a dial tone, check the connections. 3 Press ...
Page 43 - Use Hewlett-Packard’s support services; Internet
Chapter 10—Use Hewlett-Packard’s support services 39 10 Use Hewlett-Packard’s support services This section explains the service information provided by Hewlett-Packard. For comprehensive information, see the fully searchable Onscreen Guide. To access the guide, go to the Director, click Help, and c...
Page 44 - Call elsewhere in the world
40 Chapter 10—Use Hewlett-Packard’s support services HP OfficeJet K Series Call in the U.S. post-warranty If your product is not under warranty, you can call (800) 999-1148. A per-call, out-of-warranty support fee will be charged to your credit card. You can also call (900) 555-1500 ($2.50 per minut...
Page 45 - HP Distribution Center
Chapter 10—Use Hewlett-Packard’s support services 41 HP OfficeJet K Series HP Distribution Center To order HP OfficeJet software, a copy of the printed Basic Guide, a Setup Poster, or other customer-replaceable parts, call the appropriate number. • In the U.S. or Canada, dial (661) 257-5565.• In Eur...
Page 47 - Technical information; Power specifications; Notice to users of the U.S. telephone network: FCC requirements
Chapter 11—Technical information 43 11 Technical information For comprehensive information, see the fully searchable Onscreen Guide. To access the guide, go to the Director, click Help, and choose Onscreen Guide. Power specifications • Power consumption: 50W maximum• Source (Input) Voltage: 100 to 2...
Page 48 - Regulatory notices; FCC statement
44 Chapter 11—Technical information HP OfficeJet K Series This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. Contact your state's public utility commission, public service commission, or corporation commission for ...
Page 49 - Notice to users of the Canadian telephone network; Notice to all users of the European Economic Area (EEA)
Chapter 11—Technical information 45 HP OfficeJet K Series Notice to users of the Canadian telephone network The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements a...
Page 50 - Notice to users of the German telephone network
46 Chapter 11—Technical information HP OfficeJet K Series Notice to users of the German telephone network The HP OfficeJet K Series products are designed to connect only to the analogue public-switched telephone network (PSTN). Please connect the TAE N telephone connector plug, provided with the HP ...
Page 51 - Declaration of Conformity
Chapter 11—Technical information 47 HP OfficeJet K Series Declaration of Conformity According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer’s Name and Address: Hewlett-Packard Company, 16399 West Bernardo Drive, San Diego, CA 92127-1899, USA declares that the product Product Name: OfficeJet K Series...
Page 53 - Index
Index 49 Index A add printer 35programs 38 answer mode - Auto Answer 37 B buttons - front-panel description 1 C cancel a copy 23cartridges - order 43connection - unable to establish 35copy from front panel 22from PC 22introduction 21load originals 7stop 23 customer support 39 D dial tone 38Director ...
