HP 2170 - Manual

reference guide front panel overview 5 Review the rest of this HP PSC 2170 Series help to find out how to make other changes and use other features. make a copy Follow the instructions below to make a copy of your color photo or picture. 1 Open the lid of your HP PSC and place your picture face down...

hp psc 2170 series chapter 2 6 If you do not do anything else with your HP PSC, the settings that you adjusted will return to their default settings within two minutes. The number of copies returns to one and the copy percentage returns to 100%. 8 If you do not want to wait for two minutes, press Ca...

3 9 load originals and load paper You can make copies from originals loaded on the glass. You can also print and copy onto a variety of paper types, weights, sizes, and transparency films. It is important, however, that you choose the appropriate paper and make sure that it is loaded correctly and n...

hp psc 2170 series chapter 3 10 For best results, adjust the paper settings each time you change paper types or paper sizes. For more information, see set the paper type on page 14. to load the paper tray 1 Remove the output tray, and slide the paper-width and paper-length guides to their outermost ...

reference guide load originals and load paper 11 6 To prevent printed paper from falling off the tray, fully extend the output-tray extender. load envelopes Use the print feature of your software to print to envelopes with your HP PSC. Your HP PSC provides two methods for working with envelopes. Do ...

hp psc 2170 series chapter 3 12 load 4 x 6 inch photo paper Following is the procedure for loading 4-by-6 inch (10-by-15 cm) photo paper into your HP PSC. 1 Remove all paper from the paper tray, and then slide a stack of photo paper into the tray until it stops.Make sure the print side (glossy) face...

reference guide load originals and load paper 13 tips for loading other types of paper in the paper tray The following table provides guidelines for loading certain types of paper and transparency film. For best results, adjust the paper settings each time you change paper types and paper sizes. For...

4 17 use a photo card what is a photo card? If your digital camera uses a photo card to store photos, you can insert the photo card in your HP PSC to print or save your photos. You can print a Proof Sheet, which may be several pages long and shows thumbnail views of photos stored on the photo card, ...

hp psc 2170 series chapter 4 18 insert a photo card After you take photos with your digital camera, you can print them immediately or save them directly to your computer. 1 Insert the photo card into the appropriate slot on your printer.When the photo card is inserted correctly, both the Photo Card ...

reference guide use a photo card 19 hp photo & imaging gallery You can use the HP Photo & Imaging Gallery for viewing and editing image files. You can print images, send images by e-mail or fax to family and friends, upload images to a website, or use images in fun and creative printing proj...

hp psc 2170 series chapter 4 20 1 Select the photos to print by filling in the circles located underneath the thumbnail images on the Proof Sheet with a dark pen. 2 Select the number of prints, image size, paper size, and frame style by filling in the circles in step 2 of the Proof Sheet. 3 Place th...

reference guide use a photo card 21 1 Make sure that the photo card used to print the proof sheet is inserted into the appropriate slot on your HP PSC. 2 Load the appropriate paper, such as photo paper, in the paper tray. 3 Place the proof sheet on the glass. 4 Press Proof Sheet , then press 2 . The...

hp psc 2170 series chapter 4 22 7 Press Options or Photo Card repeatedly to scroll through, and modify, Photo Card options. 8 Press Start Black or Start Color . print a DPOF file The Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is an industry-standard print file request that can be created by some digital came...

5 25 use the copy features The copy features let you do the following: • 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’s original size. (Per...

hp psc 2170 series chapter 5 26 increase copy speed or quality The HP PSC provides three options that affect copy speed and quality. • Best produces the highest quality for all paper and eliminates the banding (striping) effect that sometimes occurs in solid areas. Best copies more slowly than the o...

reference guide use the copy features 27 make copies lighter or darker Use Lighter/Darker to adjust the lightness and darkness of the copies you make. 1 Press Copy , if not already lit. 2 Press Options until Lighter/Darker appears. The range of Lighter/Darker values appears as a circle on a scale on...

hp psc 2170 series chapter 5 28 4 Press Enter to set the option as a default. Your settings are saved as the default settings. perform special copy jobs In addition to supporting standard copying, your HP PSC can also do the following: • copy a photo • fit a copy to the page • print several copies o...

reference guide use the copy features 29 1 Load the original on the glass. 2 Press Copy , if not already lit. 3 Press Options until Reduce/Enlarge appears. 4 Press until Fit to Page appears. 5 Press Start Black or Start Color . print several copies on one page You can place multiple copies of an ori...

hp psc 2170 series chapter 5 30 make a poster When you use the Poster feature you divide your original into sections, then enlarge the sections so you can assemble them into a poster. 1 Load the original on the glass. 2 Press Copy , if not already lit. 3 Press Options until Reduce/Enlarge appears. 4...

reference guide use the copy features 31 1 Load the original on the glass. 2 Load the T-shirt transfer paper in the paper tray. 3 Press Copy , if not already lit. 4 Press Options until Paper Type appears. 5 Press until Iron-On appears. Selecting this option automatically copies a mirror-image of you...

hp psc 2170 series chapter 5 32 Plain PaperPremium InkjetPremium PhotoPhoto PaperPhotoQual InkjetEveryday PhotoTransparencyIron-OnBrochure GlossyBrochure MatteAutomatic Actual SizeFit to PageCustom 100%hagaki2L-SizeMutsugiriCardE-SizeL-SizePoster Reduce/Enlarge Paper Type NoYes TextPhotoMixedNone Li...

6 33 use the scan features Scanning is the process of converting text and pictures into an electronic format for your computer. You can scan just about anything: • Photos • Magazine articles • Text documents (PC only) • 3D objects (be careful not to scratch the glass) to put into catalogs and flyers...

hp psc 2170 series chapter 6 34 4 In the HP Preview window, you can edit the scanned image. When you have finished, click Accept . For more information about making changes to an image during the preview, see adjust an image during the preview in scan pictures and documents in the HP Photo & Ima...

reference guide use the scan features 35 learn more For Windows, see scan pictures and documents in how to use the software in the HP Photo & Imaging Help to learn more about: • scanning pictures or documents • scanning documents using optical character recognition (Readiris OCR software) to cre...

7 37 maintain your hp psc This section provides instructions for keeping your HP PSC in top working condition. Perform these maintenance procedures as necessary. clean the glass Dirty glass, from fingerprints, smudges, hair, and so on, slows down performance and affects the accuracy of features such...

hp psc 2170 series chapter 7 38 work with print cartridges To ensure the best print quality from your HP PSC, you will need to perform some simple maintenance procedures, and when prompted by a front-panel message, replace the print cartridges. print a self-test report If you are experiencing proble...

reference guide maintain your hp psc 39 replace the print cartridges Front-panel display messages appear to let you know that you should replace your print cartridges. You may also need to replace a print cartridge when you want to use the photo print cartridge for printing high-quality photos. See ...

reference guide maintain your hp psc 41 6 Pull the end of the latch toward you, press down until it stops, and then release. Make sure the latch catches below the bottom tabs. 7 Close the print-carriage access door. align the print cartridges The HP PSC prompts you to align cartridges every time you...

hp psc 2170 series chapter 7 42 clean the print cartridges Use this feature when the Self-Test Report shows streaking or white lines through any of the colored bars. Do not clean print cartridges unnecessarily. This wastes ink and shortens the life of the ink nozzles. 1 Press Setup. 2 Press 2 , then...

8 45 additional setup information This section covers how to handle messages that may or may not appear during installation, how to set up the connection between your computer and your HP PSC, and how to add and remove the HP PSC software. The standard installation instructions are provided in your ...

reference guide additional setup information 47 Note: You may also want to refer to the readme file for more information on possible installation problems. On Windows, you can access the readme file from the Start button on the taskbar; select Programs , Hewlett- Packard , hp psc 2000 series , View ...

hp psc 2170 series chapter 8 48 connect your hp psc to your computer Your HP PSC supports HOT Swapping, meaning you can connect to the HP PSC while the power is on at your computer and on the HP PSC. Note: HP recommends that you install the HP PSC software before attempting to HOT Swap your HP PSC. ...

9 51 technical information system requirements The following specifications are subject to change without notice. PC Requirements Item Minimum Recommended ProcessorWindows 98Windows 98SEWindows 2000Windows Millennium EditionWindows XP Any Intel Pentium II, Celeron, or compatible processor Intel Pent...

hp psc 2170 series chapter 9 52 paper specifications This section contains the following topics:• paper-tray capacities • paper sizes paper-tray capacities paper sizes Type Paper Weight Input Tray 1 Output Tray 2 Plain paper 16 to 24 lb.(60 to 90 gsm) 100 50 black, 20 color Legal paper 20 to 24 lb.(...

reference guide technical information 53 print specifications • 1200 x 1200 dpi black with resolution enhancement technology (REt) • 1200 x 1200 dpi color with HP PhotoREt III • Method: Drop-on-demand thermal inkjet • Language: HP PCL Level 3, PCL3 GUI or PCL 10 • Print speeds vary according to the ...

reference guide technical information 55 • Scan speeds vary according to the complexity of the document physical specifications • Height: 8.7 in. (22 cm) • Width: 18.2 in. (46.3 cm) • Depth: 15.7 in. (40 cm) • Weight: 19.5lb. (8.85 kg) power specifications • Power consumption: 75W maximum • Source (...

hp psc 2170 series chapter 9 56 energy consumption Energy usage drops significantly while in Power Save mode, which saves natural resources, and saves money without affecting the high performance of this product. This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR®, which is a voluntary program established to en...

reference guide technical information 57 is not guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to c...

hp psc 2170 series chapter 9 58 notice to all users of the European Economic Area (EEA) This product is designed to interwork with the analogue telephone networks in the following countries/regions: Network compatibility depends on customer selected settings, which must be reset to use the equipment...

reference guide technical information 59 notice to Korean customers

10 61 get hp psc 2170 series support This section explains the support services information provided by Hewlett-Packard. If you are unable to find the answer you need in the printed or onscreen documentation supplied with your product, you can contact one of the HP support services listed in the fol...

hp psc 2170 series chapter 10 62 U.S. phone support is available in both English and Spanish languages 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (days and hours of support may change without notice). call elsewhere in the world The numbers listed below are current as of the printing date of this guide. For a li...

reference guide get hp psc 2170 series support 63 call in Australia post-warranty If your product is not under warranty, you can call 03 8877 8000. A per-incident, out-of-warranty support fee of $27.50 (inc GST) will be charged to your credit card. You can also call 1902 910 910 ($27.50 charged to y...

hp psc 2170 series chapter 10 64 1 Turn on the unit.Disregard steps 1 through 6, if your unit will not turn on and the print carriage is in the home position. You will not be able to remove the print cartridges. Proceed to step 7. 2 Open the print cartridge access door. 3 Remove the print cartridges...

11 65 warranty information hp psc 2170 seriesDuration of Limited Warranty (hardware and labor): 1 YearDuration of Limited Warranty (CD media): 90 DaysDuration of Limited Warranty (print cartridges): Until the HP ink is depleted or the “end of warranty” date printed on the cartridge has been reached,...

69 index Numerics 4-by-6 inch photo paper load 12 A additional specifications 55 adjust settings view angle 47 align print cartridges 41 B banner paper tips on loading 14 best copy quality 26 buttons front panel 3 setup 6 Start Black 33 Start Color 33 C cancel copy 31 scan 34 cartridges align 41 rep...

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: hp psc 2170 series (Q3066A) Model Number(s): psc 2170 (Q3067A), psc 2175 (Q3...

order media To order media such as HP Premium Inkjet Paper, HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film, HP Iron-On T-shirt Transfer paper, or HP Greeting Cards, go to www.hpshopping.com For orders in countries other than the U.S. and Canada, select other countries , then click Yes to leave hpshopping.com. ...