HP 1320NW - Manual

Quick access to more information The following sections provide resources for additional information about the hp LaserJet1160 and hp LaserJet 1320 series printers. WWW links for drivers, software, and support If you need to contact HP for service or support, use one of the following links. hp Laser...

Printer configurations Below are the standard configurations for the HP LaserJet 1160 and HP LaserJet 1320series printers. hp LaserJet 1160 printer ● 20 ppm (Letter), 19 ppm (A4) ● First page out as low as 8.5 seconds ● 1200 dpi effective output quality (600 x 600 dpi with Resolution Enhancementtech...

Printer control panel The printer control panel is comprised of four lights and two buttons. The hp LaserJet1320nw printer has an additional light at the top of the control panel. These lights producepatterns that identify your printer's status. 1 Wireless light : (HP LaserJet 1320nw printer only) W...

Media paths The following sections describe the input trays, output bins, and media paths. Single-sheet priority input slot (Tray 1) You should use the single-sheet priority input slot when feeding one sheet of paper,envelope, postcard, label, or transparency. You can also use the single-sheet prior...

Media guides ensure that the media is correctly fed into the printer and that the print is notskewed (crooked on the media). The main input tray has both side and rear media guides.When loading media, adjust the media guides to match the length and width of the mediathat you are using. Straight-thro...

Output bin The output bin is located on the top of the printer. Printed media is collected here in thecorrect sequence when the straight-through output door is closed. The media supportprovides improved stacking for large print jobs. Use the output bin when printing normal andlarge, collated documen...

Print cartridge access The print cartridge door is located on the front of the printer. You must open the printcartridge door to access the print cartridge, clear jams, and clean the printer. To open theprint cartridge door, grasp the center and pull the print cartridge door toward you. 10 Chapter 1...

Printer software The following sections describe the software that is provided with the HP LaserJet 1160 andHP LaserJet 1320 series printers. Supported operating systems For easy printer setup and access to the full range of printer features, HP stronglyrecommends that you install the software provi...

4. Select the port that the printer is connected to, and click Next . 5. Click Have Disk . Click Browse . 6. On the CD-ROM, browse to the driver you want to install as follows: a. Select your language from the directory list, and double-click. b. Select drivers from the directory list, and double-cl...

To change the default settings for all future print jobs in Windows 98,2000, and Me 1. In the Windows task bar, click Start , select Settings , and click Printers . 2. Right-click the HP LaserJet 1160 or HP LaserJet 1320 series printer icon. 3. Click Properties (in Windows 2000, you can also click P...

Software for Windows The following software is available to all users of the printer. Printer drivers A printer driver is the software component that provides access to printer features andprovides the means for the computer to communicate with the printer. Choose a printerdriver based on the way yo...

Embedded Web server Note This feature is only available on the HP LaserJet 1320n, HP LaserJet 1320tn, andHP LaserJet 1320nw printers. The embedded Web server is available for the HP LaserJet 1320 series printer over theInternal HP Jetdirect network connection. With the embedded Web server, you can g...

Software for Macintosh computers The following sections describe the software for Macintosh computers that is available forthe HP LaserJet 1160 and HP LaserJet 1320 series printers. hp LaserJet 1160 printer The following sections describe how to access the Macintosh software for theHP LaserJet 1160 ...

Accessing the printer driver (Mac OS 9.x) 1. Double-click the hard drive icon on the desktop. 2. Open the Applications folder, and then open the Utilities folder. 3. Launch the Desktop Printer Utility . 4. Double-click Printer (USB) . 5. In the USB Printer Selection section of the dialog box, click ...

Printer media specifications HP LaserJet printers produce excellent print quality. The printer accepts a variety of media,such as cut-sheet paper (including recycled paper), envelopes, labels, transparencies,vellum, and custom-size paper. Properties such as weight, grain, and moisture content areimp...

2 Printer connections This chapter provides information on the following topics: ● USB connections ● Parallel connections ● Network connections ● Wireless connections ENWW 19

USB connections All HP LaserJet 1160 and HP LaserJet 1320 series printer models support USB connections. Connecting the USB cable 1. Plug the USB cable into the printer. 2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the computer when prompted to do so during the software installation. 20 Chapter 2 Pri...

Parallel connections The HP LaserJet 1160 and HP LaserJet 1320 printer models support parallel connections. Connecting the parallel cable 1. Connect the parallel cable to the printer. 2. Connect the other end of the parallel cable to the computer. ENWW Parallel connections 21

Network connections The HP LaserJet 1320n, HP LaserJet 1320tn, and HP LaserJet 1320nw printers canconnect to networks through the Internal HP Jetdirect network port. TheHP LaserJet 1320nw printer can also connect to 802.11b/g wireless networks. Externalnetwork print servers are available for the HP ...

Connecting to the network Connect one end of a network cable to the network connector on the back of the device, andconnect the other end to the network. Be sure to install the printer driver on all computersthat connect to the network. Note The following procedures are for the HP LaserJet 1320n, HP...

3. Click Next , and follow the instructions that the Installer provides to check and prepare the system, and install drivers, plug-ins, and software. This might take several minutes. Print a Network Configuration page When the printer is in the Ready state, press and hold the G O button for 5 second...

Wireless connections The HP LaserJet 1320nw printer includes the IEEE 802.11b/g standard for wirelessnetworking. The HP LaserJet 1160 and HP LaserJet 1320 series printer models also support theIEEE 802.11b/g standard for wireless networking and Bluetooth wireless connectivity optionsthrough optional...

3 Managing the printer This chapter provides information on the following topics: ● Printer information pages ● Using the hp toolbox ● Using the embedded Web server ● Wireless printing ENWW 27

Printer information pages Special pages reside within the memory of the printer. These pages help you to diagnoseand solve problems with the printer. Demo page The Demo page contains examples of text and graphics. To print the Demo page, press G O when the printer is ready (Ready light on) and not p...

Using the hp toolbox The HP toolbox is a Web application that you can use for the following tasks: ● Check the printer status. ● Configure the printer settings. ● View troubleshooting information. ● View online documentation. You can view the HP toolbox when the printer is directly connected to your...

Alerts tab The Alerts tab allows you to configure the printer to automatically notify you of printer alerts.The Alerts tab has links to these main pages: ● Set up status alerts ● Set up e-mail alerts ● Administrative settings Set up status alerts On the Set up status alerts page you can choose to tu...

Information tab The Information tab provides quick links to the following information: ● Device status ● Device configuration ● Supplies status ● Event log ● Print Info pages Settings tab The Settings tab has links to several pages that allow you to view and change the printer'sconfiguration. Note D...

Using the embedded Web server The embedded Web server can be directly accessed on the HP LaserJet 1320n,HP LaserJet 1320tn, and HP LaserJet 1320nw printers. The embedded Web server providesthe same functions as the Advanced Printer Settings section of the HP toolbox. The maindifferences between usin...

Wireless printing Wireless networks offer a safe, secure, and cost-effective alternative to traditional wirednetwork connections. The HP LaserJet 1320nw printer has built-in wireless connectivity. Forthe other printer models, see 10/100 networking and wireless print servers for a list of available w...

4 Printing tasks This chapter provides information on the following topics: ● Manual feed ● Canceling a print job ● Understanding print quality settings ● Using EconoMode (saves toner) ● Optimizing print quality for media types ● Guidelines for using media ● Choosing paper and other media ● Loading ...

Manual feed You can use manual feed when printing mixed media, for example, an envelope, then aletter, then an envelope, and so on. Feed an envelope into the single-sheet priority input slot(Tray 1) and load letterhead into the main input tray (Tray 2). To print using manual feed, access the printer...

Canceling a print job You can cancel a print job from a software application or a print queue. To stop the printer immediately, remove the remaining paper from the printer. After theprinter stops, use one of the following options. ● Printer control panel : To cancel the print job, press and release ...

Understanding print quality settings Print quality settings affect how light or dark the print is on the page and the style that thegraphics are printed. You can also use the print quality settings to optimize the print qualityfor a specific media type. See Optimizing print quality for media types f...

Guidelines for using media The following sections provide guidelines and instructions for printing on transparencies,envelopes, and other special media. Guidelines and specifications are included to help youselect media that optimizes print quality and avoid media that may cause jams or damagethe pr...

Note The printer uses heat and pressure to fuse toner to the paper. Make sure that any coloredpaper or preprinted forms use inks that are compatible with the printer temperature (200° C(392° F) for 0.1 second). Do not use letterhead that is printed with low-temperature inks, such as those used in so...

Envelope construction Envelope construction is critical. Envelope fold lines can vary considerably, not only betweenmanufacturers, but also within a box from the same manufacturer. Successful printing onenvelopes depends upon the quality of the envelopes. When selecting envelopes, considerthe follow...

Envelope storage Proper storage of envelopes contributes to good print quality. You should store envelopesflat. If air is trapped in an envelope, creating an air bubble, the envelope might wrinkle duringprinting. Card stock and heavy media You can print many types of card stock from the paper input ...

Choosing paper and other media HP LaserJet printers produce excellent print quality documents. You can print on a variety ofmedia, such as paper (including up to 100% recycled fiber content paper), envelopes, labels,transparencies, and custom-size media. The following are the supported media sizes: ...

Loading media into the input trays The following sections describe how to load media into the different input trays. CAUTION If you try to print on media that is wrinkled, folded, or damaged in any way, a jam mightoccur. See Printer media specifications for more information. Single-sheet priority in...

Printing an envelope Only use envelopes that are recommended for laser printers. See Printer media specifications for more information. Note You must load envelopes one at a time in the single-sheet priority input slot (Tray 1). 1. To prevent the envelope from curling as it prints, open the straight...

Printing on transparencies or labels Only use transparencies and labels that are recommended for use in laser printers, such asHP transparency film and HP LaserJet labels. See Printer media specifications for more information. CAUTION Be sure to set the correct media type in the printer settings as ...

Printing on letterhead and preprinted forms The HP LaserJet 1160 and HP LaserJet 1320 series printers can print on letterhead andpreprinted forms that can withstand temperatures of 205° C (401° F). 1. Before feeding the media, open the single-sheet priority input slot, and adjust the media guides to...

Printing on custom-size media and card stock The HP LaserJet 1160 and HP LaserJet 1320 series printer can print on custom-size mediaor card stock between 76 by 127 mm (3 by 5 inches) and 216 by 356 mm (8.5 by 14 inches). Use the main input tray for multiple sheets. See Main input tray (Tray 2) for t...

Automatic two-sided printing (duplex) Automatic two-sided printing is standard for the HP LaserJet 1320 series printer. Automatictwo-sided printing supports A4, letter, and legal paper. Note Depending on the media size, you might have to adjust the automatic two-sided printingmedia-size selector to ...

b. On the Menu bar, select Printing-Change Setup . c. On the Installable Options-Change menu, select Duplex Unit . d. On the To menu, select Installed . e. Click OK . Mac OS X 1. Do a File-Print , select Duplex , and select Print on Both Sides . 2. If the Print on Both Sides check box does not appea...

Printing on both sides of the paper (manual two-sided printing) To print on both sides of the paper (manual two-sided printing), you must run the paperthrough the printer twice. You can print using the top output bin or the straight-throughoutput door. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you use the top...

Mac OS 9 (HP LaserJet 1160 printer) Note For the HP LaserJet 1160 printer, two-sided printing is not supported in Mac OS X. 1. Make sure that the straight-through output door is closed. 2. Do a File-Print , select Layout , and select Print on Both Sides . 3. Print the document. 4. After side one has...

Printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper (N-up printing) You can select the number of pages that you want to print on a single sheet of paper. If youchoose to print more than one page per sheet, the pages appear smaller and are arrangedon the sheet in the order that they would otherwise be...

Printing booklets You can print booklets on letter, legal, or A4 paper. 1. Load the paper, and make sure that the straight-through output door is closed. 2. Access the printer Properties (or Printing Preferences in Windows 2000 and XP). See Printer Properties (driver) for instructions. 3. On the Dev...

Printing watermarks You can use the watermark option to print text "underneath" (in the background) of anexisting document. For example, you might want to have large gray letters reading Draft or Confidential printed diagonally across the first page or all of the pages of a document. 1. From...

5 Maintenance This chapter provides information on the following topics: ● Cleaning the printer ● Changing the pickup roller ● Cleaning the pickup roller ● Changing the printer separation pad ENWW 69

Cleaning the printer Clean the outside of the printer with a clean, damp cloth when necessary. CAUTION Do not use ammonia-based cleaners on or around the printer. During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside theprinter. Over time, this buildup can cause print q...

Cleaning the printer media path If you are experiencing toner specks or dots on the printouts, clean the printer media path.This process uses a transparency to remove dust and toner from the media path. Do not usebond or rough paper. Note For best results use a sheet of transparency. If you do not h...

Changing the pickup roller Normal use with good media causes wear. The use of poor media might require morefrequent replacement of the pickup roller. If the printer regularly mispicks (no media feeds through), you might need to change or cleanthe pickup roller. See Ordering supplies and accessories ...

Cleaning the pickup roller If you want to clean the pickup roller rather than replace it, follow the instructions below: 1. Remove the pickup roller as described in steps 1 through 9 of Changing the pickup roller . 2. Dab a lint-free cloth in water, and scrub the roller. 3. Using a dry, lint-free cl...

Changing the printer separation pad Normal use with good media causes wear. The use of poor media might require morefrequent replacement of the separation pad. If the printer regularly pulls multiple sheets ofmedia at a time, you might need to change the separation pad. 1. Remove the main input tray...

6 Problemsolving This chapter provides information on the following topics: ● Finding the solution ● Status light patterns ● Common Macintosh problems ● Troubleshooting PostScript (PS) errors ● Paper handling problems ● Printed page is different than what appeared on screen ● Printer software proble...

Finding the solution You can use this section to find the solution to common printer problems. Step 1: Is the printer set up correctly? ● Is the printer plugged into a power outlet that is known to work? ● Is the on/off switch in the on position? ● Is the print cartridge properly installed? See Chan...

Yes If the demo page printed, go to Step 4: Is the print quality acceptable? No If no paper came out, see Paper handling problems . If you are unable to resolve the problem, Contact HP support . Step 4: Is the print quality acceptable? Yes If the print quality is acceptable, go to Step 5: Is the pri...

Contact HP support ● In the United States, see http://www.hp.com/support/lj1160/ for the HP LaserJet 1160 printer, or see http://www.hp.com/support/lj1320/ for the HP LaserJet 1320 series printer. ● In other locations, see http://www.hp.com/ . 86 Chapter 6 Problemsolving ENWW

Status light patterns Light status legend Symbol for "light off" Symbol for "light on" Symbol for "light blinking" Control panel light message Light status State of the printer Action Initialization/Startup While in the Startup state, theGo, Ready, and Attention lightscycle (...

Common Macintosh problems Choose the item that best describes the problem: ● Problems in the Chooser ● Printing errors ● USB problems ● OS X problems Problems in the Chooser Symptom Possible cause Solution LaserWriter icon does notappear in the Chooser. (HP LaserJet 1320 seriesprinter) Software not ...

Paper handling problems Choose the item that best describes the problem: ● Paper jam ● Print is skewed (crooked) ● More than one sheet of media feeds through the printer at one time ● Printer does not pull media from the media input tray ● Printer curled the media ● Printed media does not exit to th...

Printed page is different than what appeared on screen Choose the item that best describes the problem: ● Garbled, incorrect, or incomplete text ● Missing graphics or text, or blank pages ● Page format is different than on another printer ● Graphics quality Garbled, incorrect, or incomplete text ● T...

Page format is different than on another printer If you used an older or different printer driver (printer software) to create the document or theprinter Properties settings in the software are different, the page format might change whenyou try to print using your new printer driver or settings. To...

Improving print quality This section provides information about identifying and correcting print defects. Light print or faded ● The toner supply is low. See Redistributing toner for more information. ● The media might not meet Hewlett-Packard's media specifications (forexample, the media is too moi...

Dropouts ● A single sheet of media might be defective.Try reprinting the job. ● The media's moisture content is uneven orthe media has moist spots on its surface.Try printing with new media. See Printer media specifications for more information. ● The media lot is bad. The manufacturingprocesses can...

Clearing jams Occasionally, media becomes jammed during a print job. You are notified of a media jam byan error in the software and the printer control panel lights. See Status light patterns for more information. The following are some of the causes of media jams: ● The input trays are loaded impro...

5. Replace the print cartridge, and close the print cartridge door. Input trays To clear a jam in the input trays, perform the following steps: CAUTION Do not use sharp objects, such as tweezers or needlenose pliers, to remove jams. Damagecaused by sharp objects will not be covered by the warranty. ...

Wired network setup problemsolving If the computer is unable to discover the HP LaserJet 1320n, HP LaserJet 1320tn, orHP LaserJet 1320nw printer, perform the following steps: 1. Check the cables to ensure that they are properly connected. Check all of the following connections: ● Power cables ● Cabl...

A Printer specifications This appendix provides information on the following topics: ● Environmental specifications ● Acoustic emissions ● Electrical specifications ● Physical specifications ● Printer capacities and ratings ● Memory specifications ● Port availability ENWW 123

Environmental specifications Operating environment Printer plugged into an AC outlet: ● Temperature: 10° C to 32.5° C (50° F to90.5° F) ● Humidity: 20 to 80 percent (no condensation) Storage environment Printer unplugged from an AC outlet: ● Temperature: 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) ● Humidity: 1...

Acoustic emissions Declared per ISO 9296 HP LaserJet 1160 printer Sound power level Printing (20 ppm): L WAd = 6.2 Bels A and 62 dB (A) Ready (PowerSave): essentially inaudible Sound pressure level bystander position Printing (20 ppm): L pAm = 48 dB (A) Ready (PowerSave): essentially inaudible HP La...

Electrical specifications WARNING! Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. Do notconvert operating voltages. Doing so might damage the printer and void the product warranty. HP LaserJet 1160 printer Power requirements (110) 110-127v (+/-10%), 50/60 Hz (+/-2) Pow...

Physical specifications Dimensions ● Width: 350 mm (16.8 inches) ● Depth: 352 mm (13.9 inches) ● Height: 256 mm (10.0 inches) Weight (2,500-page cartridge installed) HP LaserJet 1160 printer: 10.7 kg (23.6 lb) HP LaserJet 1320 series printer: 11.3 kg (24.9 lb) Note Values are current as of April 1, ...

Printer capacities and ratings Print speed HP LaserJet 1160 printer: ● 20 ppm (Letter), 19 ppm (A4) ● First page out in as low as 8.5 seconds HP LaserJet 1320 series printer: ● 22 ppm (Letter), 21 ppm (A4) ● First page out in as low as 8.5 seconds Main input tray (Tray 2) capacity 250 sheets of regu...

Memory specifications Base memory 16 MB RAM Upgrade memory expansion 100-pin, 66 MHz minimum speed 130 Appendix A Printer specifications ENWW

Port availability USB Compatible with USB 2.0 specifications Network (HP LaserJet 1320n, HP LaserJet 1320tn, andHP LaserJet 1320nw printers only) RJ-45, Ethernet 10/100 Wireless (HP LaserJet 1320nw printer only) 802.11b/g Parallel (HP LaserJet 1160 and HP LaserJet 1320printers only) ● IEEE-1284B rec...

B Regulatory information FCC compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Thisequi...

Declaration of Conformity statements Declaration of Conformity according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer's Name: Hewlett-Packard Company Manufacturer's Address: 11311 Chinden BoulevardBoise, Idaho 83714-1021, USA declares that the product Product Name: HP LaserJet 1160 Regulatory Model...

Regulatory statements Laser safety statement The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and DrugAdministration has implemented regulations for laser products manufactured since August 1,1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. The printer ...

Laser statement for Finland LASERTURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 LASERLAITEKLASS 1 LASER APPARAT HP LaserJet 1160, HP LaserJet 1320, HP LaserJet 1320n, HP LaserJet 1320tn,HP LaserJet 1320nw -laserkirjoitin on käyttäjän kannalta turvallinen luokan 1 laserlaite.Normaalissa käytössä kirjoittimen suojakotelointi e...

Environmental product stewardship program Protecting the environment Hewlett-Packard Company is committed to providing quality products in an environmentallysound manner. This product has been designed with several attributes to minimize theimpact on our environment. Ozone production This product ge...

HP LaserJet printing supplies In many countries/regions, this product's printing supplies (such as print cartridge, drum, andfuser) can be returned to Hewlett-Packard through the HP printing supplies returns andrecycling program. This easy-to-use, free takeback program is available in over 48 countr...

For more information For more information on the following HP environmental programs, see http://www.hp.com/ go/environment/ . ● Product environmental profile sheet for this and many related HP products ● HP's commitment to the environment ● HP's environmental management system ● HP's end-of-life pr...

Material safety data sheet Material safety data sheets (MSDS) can be obtained by contacting the HP LaserJet supplieswebsite at http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/productdata/index.html/ . ENWW Material safety data sheet 141

C Warranty and licensing Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement HP PRODUCTHP LaserJet 1160 and HP LaserJet 1320 seriesprinters DURATION OF LIMITED WARRANTYOne year from date of purchase HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware and accessories will be free from defects in mater...

Hewlett-Packard software license agreement ATTENTION: USE OF THE SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE HP SOFTWARE LICENSETERMS SET FORTH BELOW. USING THE SOFTWARE INDICATES YOURACCEPTANCE OF THESE LICENSE TERMS. HP SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS The following License Terms govern your use of the accompanying Software...

Limited warranty for print cartridge life Note The following warranty applies to the print cartridge that came with this printer. This HP product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship. Thiswarranty does not apply to products that (a) have been refilled, refurbished, reman...

D HP parts and accessories This appendix provides information on the following topics: ● Ordering supplies and accessories ● 10/100 networking and wireless print servers ● Using HP print cartridges ● DIMMs (memory or font) ENWW 147

Using HP print cartridges The following sections provide information about HP print cartridges and instructions forredistributing toner and changing the print cartridge. HP policy on non-HP print cartridges Hewlett-Packard Company cannot recommend the use of non-HP print cartridges, eithernew, refil...

Redistributing toner When toner is low, faded or light areas appear on the printed page. You might be able totemporarily improve print quality by redistributing the toner, which means that you might beable to finish the current print job before replacing the print cartridge. 1. Open the print cartri...

Testing the DIMM installation To test the DIMM installation, print a configuration page, and check the Total Memoryspecified on the page. See Printer information pages for more information. If all lights on the control panel are blinking, the DIMM installation was unsuccessful.Remove the DIMM and re...

E Service and support This appendix provides information on the following topics: ● Hardware service ● Extended warranty ● Guidelines for repacking the printer ● How to contact HP ENWW 161

Hardware service If your hardware fails during the warranty period, Hewlett-Packard offers the followingsupport options: ● Hewlett-Packard repair services : Hewlett-Packard will arrange to pick up the unit, repair it, and return it to you within 5 to 10 days, depending on your location. ● Hewlett-Pa...

Extended warranty HP Care Pack provides coverage for the HP product and all HP-supplied internalcomponents. The hardware maintenance covers a three-year period from the date of theHP product purchase. The customer may purchase an HP Care Pack up to one year fromthe date of purchase of the HP product...

Guidelines for repacking the printer Use the following guidelines when repacking the printer: ● If possible, include print samples and 5 to 10 sheets of paper or other media that did notprint correctly. ● Remove and keep any DIMMs (memory) installed in the printer. See Installing a memory DIMM (HP L...

How to contact HP If you need to contact HP for service or support, use one of the following links: ● In the United States, see http://www.hp.com/support/lj1160/ for the HP LaserJet 1160 printer, or see http://www.hp.com/supportlj1320/ for the HP LaserJet 1320 series printer. ● World Wide, see http:...

Index Symbols/Numerics 10/100 networking and wireless print servers 150 A access, print cartridge 10accessories, ordering 148acoustics 125Alerts tab (HP toolbox) 31Attention light 5automatic two-sided path door, rear 5automatic two-sided printing 57automatic two-sided printing media-size selector 5a...