Page 2 - maintenance; Newport ROW Windows UG Final
userguideTOC using the automatic paper-type sensor borderless printing plain paper envelopes transparencies labels index cards and other small media photographs greeting cards posters banners iron-on transfers maintenance replacing print cartridges refilling print cartridges calibrating print cartri...
Page 3 - specifications
userguideTOC specifications printer specifications minimum printing margins minimum system requirements environmental statement print cartridge recovery limited warranty regulatory notices index file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_toc_level1_fs.html (3 of 3) [5/9/2002 10:18:41 AM] 3 Newport RO...
Page 4 - notices; notices and acknowledgements
notices notices ● notices and acknowledgements ● terms and conventions ● accessibility file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_notices_intro_fs.html [5/9/2002 10:18:41 AM] 4 Newport ROW Windows UG Final
Page 5 - hewlett-packard company notices; Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.; Copyright 2002 Hewlett-Packard Company
notices and acknowledgements notices and acknowledgements 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 warrant...
Page 6 - terms and conventions; terms; Start; cautions and warnings; icons
terms and conventions terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are used in the user’s guide. terms HP Deskjet printers may be referred to as the HP printer or printer. symbols The > symbol guides you through a series of software steps. For example: Click Start > Programs > ...
Page 7 - Printing Instructions; the
terms and conventions 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. A Printing Instructions icon indicates that a descriptio...
Page 8 - accessibility; visual
accessibility accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of features that make it accessible for people with disabilities. visual The printer software is accessible for users with visual impairments or low vision through the use of Windows accessibility options and features. It also supports mo...
Page 9 - special features; photo print cartridge:
special features special features Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: photo print cartridge: Great performance, with a photo print cartridge that prints stunning true-to-life photos. digital photo printing: Enhanced digital photo...
Page 10 - getting started
buttonsandlights getting started ● printer features ● buttons and lights ● paper trays ● print cartridges ● reserve mode ● automatic paper-type sensor ● connectivity file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_getting_started_intro_fs.html [5/9/2002 10:18:44 AM] 10 Newport ROW Windows UG Final
Page 11 - printer features; To view a printer feature, click below on the name of the feature.
printerfeatures printer features The HP printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. To view a printer feature, click below on the name of the feature. 1. buttons and lights 2. paper trays 1. reserve mode 2. print cartridges 3. automatic paper-type sensor file:///C|/Proje...
Page 12 - connectivity
printerfeatures 1. connectivity file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_printerfeatures_fs.html (2 of 2) [5/9/2002 10:18:44 AM] 12 Newport ROW Windows UG Final
Page 13 - buttons and lights; cancel button; Pressing the Cancel button cancels the current print job.; print cartridge status symbol and light; flashes when the printer is processing.
buttonsandlights buttons and lights The 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 status of the printer. 1. Cancel button 2. Print Cartridge Status light 3. Resume button and light 4. Power button and light ...
Page 15 - paper trays; for single envelope printing.; In tray; The In tray holds paper or other media to be printed.; Out tray; Printed pages are deposited in the Out tray.
paper_trays paper trays The printer has two paper trays: an In tray and an Out tray. The Out tray contains a slot for single envelope printing. 1. Out tray 2. In tray 3. single envelope slot In tray The In tray holds paper or other media to be printed. You can print different sizes of media by slidi...
Page 16 - - Pull out the Out tray extension when printing a large number of
paper_trays 1. Out tray up Remove the Out tray to load small media, such as index cards. Replace the Out tray before printing. Out tray extension - Pull out the Out tray extension when printing a large number of pages. Also pull out the extension when printing in draft mode to prevent the paper from...
Page 17 - print cartridges; print cartridge selection; replacing print cartridges
inkdelivery print cartridges Three print cartridges can be used with your printer: ● black print cartridge ● tri-color print cartridge ● photo print cartridge 1. black print cartridge 2. tri-color print cartridge 3. photo print cartridge print cartridge selection print cartridge selection number pro...
Page 18 - automatic paper-type sensor; print settings for most paper or media placed in the paper tray.; Automatic; is the
media_sensor automatic paper-type sensor The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor determines the correct paper type and adjusts the print settings for most paper or media placed in the paper tray. Automatic is the default option in the Printer Properties dialog box. This feature, particularly when used with ...
Page 19 - reserve mode; reserve mode output; when only this print cartridge
reservemode reserve mode Reserve mode allows the printer to operate using only one print cartridge. It is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the cradle. 1. remove print cartridge to initiate reserve mode reserve mode output Printing in reserve mode slows the printer and affects the qua...
Page 20 - exiting reserve mode; For instructions on installing a print cartridge, see
reservemode exiting reserve mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to exit the reserve mode. For instructions on installing a print cartridge, see replacing print cartridges . file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_reservemode_fs.html (2 of 2) [5/9/2002 10:18:46 AM] 20 Newport ROW Windo...
Page 21 - USB; Setup; Setup; network
connectivity connectivity The printer offers a number of options for connectivity, including: ● USB ● parallel ● network USB The printer connects to the computer with a USB cable. Your computer must be running Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP operating system to use a USB cable. For instructions on conne...
Page 22 - use the printer software CD and follow the
connectivity use the printer software CD and follow the onscreen network setup instructions. ● The printer can be connected to a network with an HP JetDirect Print Server. For instructions on connecting the printer to a network with an HP JetDirect Print Server, use the printer software CD and the d...
Page 23 - printing
printing printing Click the following topic below to view an explanation of the printer software: ● print settings ● advanced features ● printing digital photographs ● changing default print settings ● auto-on and auto-off feature Click the appropriate topic below to view instructions on printing fu...
Page 24 - print settings; printer driver; displaying the printer properties dialog box; tools; quality tab
print settings print settings The printer is controlled by software installed on your computer. Use the printer software, known as the printer driver , to change the print settings for a document. To change printer settings, open the Printer Properties dialog box. displaying the printer properties d...
Page 25 - Best; HP Digital Photography:; printing digital photographs
print settings 1. Print Quality: Quality of printout. There are four options to choose from: Best , Normal , Everyday , and FastDraft . Best provides the best print quality at the slowest printing speed. The print speed increases and the print quality lessens with Normal , Everyday , and FastDraft ....
Page 26 - layout tab; Borderless Printing:; borderless printing; Start Printing from Last Page:
print settings layout tab The Layout tab allows you to set these options: 1. Paper Size: Size of paper used. 2. Borderless Printing: See borderless printing . 3. Orientation: Page layout. 4. Mirror Image/Rotate 180º: Advanced orientation options. 5. Scale to Fit: Size of text and images on a page. 6...
Page 27 - features tab; advanced features
print settings 8. Factory Settings: Returns all settings to the factory default values. features tab The Features tab allows you to set these options: 1. Two-Sided Printing: See two-sided printing . 2. Pages per Sheet: Number of pages printed on each sheet of paper. 3. Draw Page Border: Place border...
Page 28 - color tab
print settings 6. Poster Printing: Number of paper sheets used to print a poster. 7. Printing Ideas: Creative ideas for printing. 8. Factory Settings: Returns all settings to the factory default values. color tab The Color tab allows you to set these options: 1. Print in Grayscale: Print in shades o...
Page 29 - Warmth or coolness of printed colors.; You may also have a Services tab. See
print settings 4. Color Tone: Warmth or coolness of printed colors. 5. Factory Settings: Returns all settings to the factory default values. 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 Wh...
Page 30 - set several options in the Advanced Features dialog box.; accessing the advanced options dialog box; Follow these steps to access the Advanced Features dialog box:; Printer Properties; using the advanced features dialog box; Use the Advanced Features dialog box to set these options:
advancedfeatures advanced features Printing photographs, transparencies, or documents with graphics may require you to set several options in the Advanced Features dialog box. accessing the advanced options dialog box Follow these steps to access the Advanced Features dialog box: 1. Open the Printer...
Page 31 - Select this feature to lessen or increase the amount of ink used to
advancedfeatures 1. Ink Volume: Select this feature to lessen or increase the amount of ink used to print a document. 2. Dry Time: Select this feature to increase the time the printer holds a document after printing if the ink on your printed document smears. 3. Low Memory Mode: Select this option t...
Page 32 - using the hp digital photography options dialog box
printingdigitalphotographs printing digital photographs The hp deskjet printer has several features to improve the print quality of your digital photographs. These features are found in the HP Digital Photography Options dialog box. To access these options: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box....
Page 34 - changing default settings; changing printer settings; to all documents you print with your HP Deskjet printer.; using the taskbar icon shortcut menu; taskbar icon; The Printer Properties dialog box appears.; OK; print. If you do not want to see this dialog box again, select
changing default settings changing default settings changing printer settings The taskbar icon lets you change the default print settings. Default print settings apply to all documents you print with your HP Deskjet printer. 1. taskbar icon using the taskbar icon shortcut menu 1. Right-click the tas...
Page 35 - to save the new default print settings.; turning off the taskbar icon; The taskbar shortcut menu screen appears.; turning on the taskbar icon; Click
changing default settings message again . 5. Click OK to save the new default print settings. These settings will remain in effect unless you change the default print settings again. turning off the taskbar icon 1. Right-click the taskbar icon . The taskbar shortcut menu screen appears. 2. Select Ex...
Page 36 - Does this icon appear on your computer's desktop?; Yes; accessing auto-off from the printer assistant; configure printer; Configure
auto off auto-on and auto-off feature enabling auto-on Auto-On is a default feature of the printer. The printer automatically turns on when you print a file. enabling auto-off Enable the auto-off feature to place the printer in a low-power, energy-efficient mode after it has been idle for 30 minutes...
Page 37 - accessing auto-off from printer properties; printer properties
auto off accessing auto-off from printer properties 1. Open printer properties . 2. Click the Services tab. 3. Click the HP Toolbox button. The HP Deskjet Toolbox screen appears. 4. Select the Configuration tab. 5. Select Activate the Hardware Auto-off feature to turn on the feature. —or— De-select ...
Page 38 - printing a document
printing a document printing a document Follow these instructions to print a document or change your print settings: 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Follow one of these paths to open the Printer Properties dialog box: ❍ Click File > Print , then select Properties . ❍ Click File > Print ...
Page 39 - print status box; FastDraft
print status box print status box The Print Status box appears each time the printer prints a file. The following items are displayed: ● Ink Level: Approximate ink level of each print cartridge ● Status: Status of the print job ● Print Quality: FastDraft , Everyday , Normal , or Best ● Paper Type: T...
Page 40 - To cancel a print job, click; Cancel Print; To close the Print Status box, click; Close Window
print status box To cancel a print job, click Cancel Print . To close the Print Status box, click Close Window . file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_print_status_box_fs.html (2 of 2) [5/9/2002 10:18:51 AM] 40 Newport ROW Windows UG Final
Page 41 - printing a screen image; printing guidelines; Unload/Load HP Print Screen
printing a screen image printing a screen image The HP Print Screen Utility* allows you to print a screen image displayed on the computer monitor. It works when your HP deskjet printer is selected as the default printer. *This option may not be available depending on printer installation. printing g...
Page 42 - printing instructions
two-sided printing two-sided printing printing instructions Follow these instructions to print a two-sided document manually: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the Features tab. 2. Check Two-Sided Printing . The Two-Sided Printing Margin dialog box appears. 3. Select the appropr...
Page 43 - Continue
two-sided printing Short side binding 7. Reload the paper, then click Continue . file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_twosided_printing_fs.html (2 of 2) [5/9/2002 10:18:52 AM] 43 Newport ROW Windows UG Final
Page 44 - using the automatic paper-type sensor; For a description of the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor feature, see; turning off the automatic paper-type sensor; Any paper type; turning on the automatic paper-type sensor
using the automatic paper-type sensor using the automatic paper-type sensor For a description of the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor feature, see Automatic Paper-Type Sensor . turning off the automatic paper-type sensor Open the file you want to print. Follow the basic printing procedures and select the...
Page 45 - x 6 inch photo paper with tear-off tabs:; When you print on this media, the; Use the following paper types for borderless printing.
borderless_printing borderless printing Borderless printing lets you print to the edges of small media such as cards and photos. 4 x 6 inch photo paper with tear-off tabs: When you print on this media, the printout is completely borderless after the tear-off strip is removed. A6 cards, greeting card...
Page 46 - selecting image size:; Open the image file in a software application and assign the; preparing to print; photographs; loading and printing photo paper with tear-off tab:; index cards and other small media; Select the appropriate paper type and paper size.; to return to the Layout tab.
borderless_printing ● A6 Card 105 x 148.5 mm selecting image size: Open the image file in a software application and assign the image size. The size corresponds to the paper size on which you want to print the image. When printing, select the appropriate paper size and type from the lists displayed ...
Page 47 - plain paper; letter; firmly; printing on plain paper
plain paper plain paper preparing to print 1. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides. 3. Do one of the following: ❍ For letter , executive , and B5 sized paper, place up to 100 sheets of paper in the In tray. —or— ❍ For legal-sized and A4 paper, pull out the paper length guide, then plac...
Page 48 - tab; or; Plain Paper; Select any other desired print settings.
plain paper tab setting Quality Paper Type: Automatic or Plain Paper 2. Select any other desired print settings. 3. After you have selected the print settings, click OK . For a description of available print options, see print settings . file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_plain_paper_fs.html ...
Page 49 - envelopes; Never place more than 15 envelopes in the In tray at one time.; preparing to print a single envelope; Push the envelope forward until it stops.; preparing to print a stack of envelopes
envelopes envelopes Print a single envelope using the envelope slot, or print multiple envelopes using the paper tray. printing guidelines ● Never place more than 15 envelopes in the In tray at one time. ● Avoid using envelopes that have clasps or windows. ● Avoid using envelopes that are shiny or e...
Page 50 - printing the envelopes
envelopes 2. Slide out both paper guides and remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Place no more than 15 envelopes—with the flap side on the left and facing up—in the In tray. 4. Push the envelopes forward until they stop. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the edges of the envelopes. 6. Repla...
Page 51 - Layout; Appropriate envelope orientation
envelopes Layout Orientation: Appropriate envelope orientation Paper Size: Appropriate envelope size 2. Select any other desired print settings. 3. After you have selected the print settings, click OK . For a description of available print options, see print settings . file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Wi...
Page 52 - transparencies; hp premium inkjet transparency film; printing transparencies
transparencies transparencies printing guidelines For great results use hp premium inkjet transparency film . preparing to print 1. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Fan the edges of the transparency sheets to separate them, then align the...
Page 53 - Quality; or the appropriate
transparencies Quality Paper Type: Automatic or the appropriate transparency film 2. Select any other desired print settings. 3. After you have selected the print settings, click OK . The printer may wait for transparencies to dry before releasing them. For a description of available print options, ...
Page 54 - labels; Use only full sheets of labels.; Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray.; printing labels
labels labels printing guidelines ● Use only paper labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers. ● Use only full sheets of labels. ● Verify that the labels are not sticky, wrinkled, or pulling away from the protective backing. ● Do not use plastic or clear labels. The ink will not dry o...
Page 56 - out of paper; preparing to print index cards or other small media
indexcardsandothersmallmedia index cards and other small media printing guidelines ● Use only cards and small media that meet the printer’s paper size specifications. ● If an out of paper message appears, verify that the index cards or other small media are positioned properly in the In tray. ● To p...
Page 57 - printing index cards and other small media
indexcardsandothersmallmedia printing index cards and other small media If your software program includes a card printing feature, follow the instructions provided by the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following ...
Page 58 - photo print cartridge; hp photo papers; preparing to print small photographs
photographs photographs printing guidelines ● The photo must be in an electronic format (digital) before it can be printed. Take a digital picture, scan a photo, or have your local camera shop provide an electronic file of the photo. ● For best print quality, install a photo print cartridge in the p...
Page 59 - preparing to print large photographs; printing photographs
photographs preparing to print large photographs For high-quality photos, install a photo print cartridge in the printer. For instructions on installing a print cartridge, see replacing print cartridges . 1. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray. ...
Page 60 - PhotoREt
photographs Quality Paper Type: Appropriate photo paper type Photo Paper Printing: ❍ PhotoREt for best print speed and quality, or ❍ 4800 x 1200 Optimized dpi for source images greater than 600 dpi (available on some photo papers; requires 1200 x 1200 input dpi and 400 MB or more hard disk space; ta...
Page 61 - greeting cards
greeting cards greeting cards 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. ● For great results, use hp greeting card paper. preparing to print 1. Remove the Out tray....
Page 62 - printing greeting cards
greeting cards printing greeting cards If your software program includes a greeting card printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following settings: tab setting ...
Page 63 - posters; printing posters
posters posters preparing to print 1. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Fan the edges of the sheets to separate them, then align the edges. 4. Place the paper in the In tray. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 6. Lower the...
Page 64 - After you have selected the print settings, click
posters 2. Select any other desired print settings. For a description of available print options, see print settings . 3. After you have selected the print settings, click OK . 4. After the poster has printed, trim the edges on the sheets, then tape the sheets together. file:///C|/Projects/Newport/W...
Page 65 - banners; See the printer; hp banner paper; printing banners
banners banners printing guidelines ● See the printer release notes for specific printing information. ● Use hp banner paper for great results. preparing to print 1. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides, then remove all paper from the In tray. 3. Select up to 20 sheets of banner paper....
Page 66 - or other banner paper; Normal
banners 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following settings: tab setting Quality Paper Type: Special Papers: hp banner paper or other banner paper Print Quality: Normal Layout Paper Size: Banner [Letter (8.5 x 11 in.)] or Banner [A4 (210 x 297 mm)] 2. Select any other desir...
Page 67 - horizontally reversed from what appears on the computer screen.; printing iron-on transfers
iron-on transfers iron-on transfers printing guidelines ● When printing a document with a mirror-image, the text and pictures are horizontally reversed from what appears on the computer screen. ● Use hp iron-on t-shirt transfer paper for great results. preparing to print 1. Raise the Out tray. 2. Sl...
Page 70 - correct part numbers, see; To replace a print cartridge:; Power; button to turn on the printer.
replace_ink_cartridge replacing print cartridges Before buying replacement print cartridges, verify the correct part numbers. For the correct part numbers, see print cartridges . The printer can operate with only one print cartridge installed. For more information, see reserve mode . To replace a pr...
Page 71 - Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle as shown.
replace_ink_cartridge 1. pink pull tab 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. Do not remove the copper strips. They are required electrical contacts. 6. Slide the print cartridg...
Page 73 - refilling print cartridges
refill_dont refilling print cartridges To get the best performance from your HP printer, use only genuine, factory-filled HP print cartridges. Caution! Damage that is directly attributable to modified or refilled HP print cartridges is specifically excluded from the HP printer’s warranty coverage. f...
Page 74 - calibrating print cartridges; installed on your computer.; Tools and Updates; calibrating using printer properties; To calibrate print cartridges from printer properties:; Services; , then follow the onscreen instructions.
align calibrating print cartridges After you install a print cartridge, the printer automatically calibrates the print cartridges to ensure the best print quality. However, if the black and color print cartridges become misaligned during the course of printing, you may wish to manually calibrate the...
Page 75 - automatically cleaning print cartridges; cleaning using printer properties; To clean the print cartridges from printer properties:
automaticallycleaningprintcartridges automatically cleaning print cartridges If your printed pages are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges need to be cleaned. The instructions for cleaning the print cartridges vary according to how the printer was installed on your compu...
Page 76 - gathering cleaning supplies; cleaning the print cartridge cradle
cleaning_the_print_cartridge_cradle cleaning the print cartridge cradle If the printer is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris may accumulate inside the case. This debris can include dust, hair, carpet, or clothing fibers. When it gets on the print cartridge cradle, it can cause smu...
Page 77 - Repeat this process until no ink residue appears on a clean swab.
cleaning_the_print_cartridge_cradle 1. print cartridge cradle 2. print cartridge cradle walls 3. Repeat this process until no ink residue appears on a clean swab. 4. Reinsert the print cartridges and close the printer's top cover. 5. Reconnect the power cord to the back of the printer. file:///C|/Pr...
Page 78 - maintaining print cartridges; cartridges should be stored at room temperature (60–78 degrees F or; storing print cartridges; removing the print cartridge from the print cartridge protector; cartridge out of the protector.
maintaining_print_cartridges maintaining print cartridges The following tips will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● Keep all print cartridges in their sealed packages until they are needed. Print cartridges should be stored at room temperature (60–78 degrees F ...
Page 80 - maintaining the printer body; When cleaning your printer, keep these tips in mind:; use household cleaners or detergent. In the event that a household; Do not; back and forth. Noise is normal when the cradle moves back and forth.
maintaining_the_printer_body maintaining the printer body Because the printer ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist, ink smudges will eventually appear on the printer case and adjacent surfaces. To remove smudges, stains, and/or dried ink from the exterior of the printer, use a soft cloth moisten...
Page 81 - removing ink from skin and clothing; cold
removing ink from skin and clothing removing ink from skin and clothing Follow these steps to remove ink from skin and clothing: to remove ink from... do this... skin Wash the affected area with an abrasive soap. white fabric Wash the fabric in cold water using chlorine bleach. color fabric Wash the...
Page 82 - using the printer properties; accessing the printer properties; tools and; Open the HP Toolbox
tools tools The printer software contains a number of useful tools to enhance the printer's performance. To access the tools, answer the following question: Does this icon appear on your computer's desktop? ● Yes (use printer assistant) ● No (use printer properties) If the Yes option does not work, ...
Page 83 - Clean the Print Cartridges:
tools ● Clean the Print Cartridges: Clean the print cartridges. ● Print a Test Page: Print a test page to see if the printer can receive data. ● Print a Diagnostic Page: Print a diagnostic page when the HP Customer Care Center requests it. configuration The following tools are available on the Confi...
Page 84 - troubleshooting; Click the topic below that best describes the problem:
troubleshooting troubleshooting Click the topic below that best describes the problem: ● printer is not printing ● problems with printouts ● printer lights are flashing or on ● printer is too slow ● borderless printing problems If you continue to have problems after investigating the above topics, c...
Page 85 - printer is not printing; printer makes a loud noise after a print cartridge is installed
not_printing printer is not printing verify the following ● The printer is connected to the power source. ● The cable connections are secure. ● The printer is turned on. ● The media is correctly placed in the paper tray. ● The printer’s top cover is closed. ● The duplexer or Rear Access Door is atta...
Page 86 - Resume; paper problems; paper jam; Follow each of these steps until the paper jam is cleared.
not_printing 1. Copper contacts 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. Do not remove the copper strips. They are required electrical contacts. 3. Close the top cover. 4. Press t...
Page 87 - Remove the paper from the In and Out trays.; label sheet while passing through the printer.
not_printing 1. Remove the paper from the In and Out trays. 2. Press the Resume button. 3. If you are printing labels, verify that a label did not become detached from the label sheet while passing through the printer. If the paper jam is not cleared after performing these steps: 1. Open the Rear Ac...
Page 88 - if the paper tray is loaded; printer ejects the paper; USB problems; the error message “there was an error writing to LPT1” appears; Uninstall
not_printing out of paper if the paper tray is loaded 1. Adjust the length guide so that the paper stack touches the back of the paper tray. 2. Slide the paper forward until it stops. 3. Press the Resume button. if the paper tray is empty 1. Load paper in the tray. 2. Press the Resume button. printe...
Page 89 - there are conflicting USB cable connections; printer does not turn on
not_printing there are conflicting USB cable connections A printing conflict may arise when the printer and several USB devices are attached to a hub. There are two methods for solving the conflict: ● Attach the printer's USB cable directly to the computer. —or— ● If the printer is attached to a hub...
Page 90 - problems with printouts; print quality is poor; print cartridges need to be cleaned; For cleaning instructions, see; print is faded; black print resolution.
problems with printouts problems with printouts Click the topic below that best describes the problem: ● print quality is poor ● text and images are misaligned ● document is printed off-center or at an angle ● parts of the document are missing or printed in the wrong place ● printout does not reflec...
Page 91 - too much or too little ink appears on the page; text and images are misaligned; calibrate; document is printed off-center or at an angle; basic printing instructions; printout does not reflect new print settings
problems with printouts 3. Verify that the plastic tape has been removed from both print cartridges. too much or too little ink appears on the page In the Printer Properties box, select a paper type other than Automatic . text and images are misaligned If the text and images on your printouts are mi...
Page 92 - photos are not printing correctly; banner does not print correctly; Special Papers
problems with printouts photos are not printing correctly 1. Verify that the photo media is placed in the In tray with the print side down. 2. Slide the paper forward until it stops. 3. Slide the paper guides snugly against the paper, then push in the In tray. check the printer properties Follow the...
Page 93 - Release Notes; blank pages print
problems with printouts Layout Paper Size: Appropriate banner paper check the software ● Verify that the software application you are using prints banners. Not all software applications print banners. ● If gaps appear at the ends of the sheets, verify that the printer software is operating correctly...
Page 94 - printer lights are flashing or on; what the lights indicate; Flashing or on lights indicate the printer status.; Resume light is flashing; the printer may be out of paper; button on the front of the printer.; there may be a paper jam; Follow these instructions
printer lights are flashing or on printer lights are flashing or on ● what the flashing lights indicate ● Print Cartridge Status light is on ● Print Cartridge Status light is flashing ● Resume light is flashing ● Power light is flashing ● all lights are flashing what the lights indicate Flashing or ...
Page 95 - Power light is flashing
printer lights are flashing or on the printer may be ready to print the second side of a two-sided document 1. Follow the onscreen instructions for printing the second side. These instructions appear when you print a two-sided document . 2. Press the Resume button. Power light is flashing the printe...
Page 96 - printer is slow; multiple software applications are open; If the document still prints too slowly, then Open the
printer is slow printer is slow Several variables can slow the printer's performance. Click the topic below that best describes the printer's performance: ● multiple software applications are open ● complex documents, graphics, or photographs are printing ● automatic paper type option is enabled ● t...
Page 97 - automatic paper type option is enabled; using the; two-sided documents are printing; here; computer does not meet system requirements; system requirements; printer is in reserve mode; replacement print cartridge
printer is slow Print quality may be reduced if you use Low Memory Mode. automatic paper type option is enabled When the automatic paper type option is enabled, it takes a few seconds for the printer to scan the first page of the print job to determine the appropriate paper type. To increase the pri...
Page 98 - borderless printing problems; image is printed at angle; Load the paper correctly in the In tray.; border is on top of image
borderless printing problems borderless printing problems image is printed at angle if your printout looks like this... do this... 1. Load the paper correctly in the In tray. 2. Verify that the paper guides fit firmly against the cards or photo paper. 3. Follow loading instructions for the paper typ...
Page 99 - border is on side of image; Calibrate the printer; image is above tear-off tab
borderless printing problems do this... Calibrate the printer . border is on side of image if your printout looks like this... do this... Calibrate the printer . image is above tear-off tab if your printout looks like this... do this... file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_borderless_problems_f...
Page 100 - ink smears; pointer to the right.
borderless printing problems Calibrate the printer . ink smears if your printout has ink smears... If ink smears appear on the back of the printouts or if the paper sticks together... do this... 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select the Features tab. 3. Click Advanced Features . 4. Sl...
Page 102 - printer specifications; black text print speed *
printer_spec printer specifications hp deskjet 5550 series black text print speed * FastDraft: Up to 17 pages per minute Everyday: Up to 8 pages per minute Normal: Up to 6 pages per minute Inkjet Paper/Best/1200 dpi text rendering: Up to 2 pages per minute mixed text with color graphics print speed*...
Page 107 - Black: selection number 56, part number c6656a
printer_spec Banner: U.S. Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in) A4 210 x 297 mm Envelopes: U.S. No. 10 105 x 241 mm (4.12 x 9.5 in) Invitation A2 111 x 146 mm (4.38 x 5.75 in) DL 110 x 220 mm (8.66 x 4.33 in) C6 114 x 162 mm (4.48 x 6.38in) Index/Greeting Cards: 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 in) 102 x 152 mm (4 x ...
Page 108 - minimum printing margins; for common media types are shown below.; A4 paper
minimum printing margins minimum printing margins The printer cannot print outside a designated area of the page. Minimum print margins for common media types are shown below. A4 paper Left and Right Margins: 3.4 mm (0.134 in) Top Margin: 1.8 mm (0.07 in) Bottom Margin: 11.7 mm (0.46 in) letter, leg...
Page 110 - minimum system requirements; Microsoft Windows XP; Minimum Processor Speed: Pentium 233 MHz
minimum system requirements minimum system requirements Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements to use the printer: Microsoft Windows XP Minimum Processor Speed: Pentium 233 MHz Required RAM: 128 MB Required Free Hard Disk Space: 40 MB* Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or 2000 Minimum Pro...
Page 111 - environmental statement; reduction and elimination; limited warranty; Replacement parts and consumables; hp
environmental environmental statement Hewlett-Packard continuously improves the design processes of its deskjet printers to minimize the negative impact on the office environment and on the communities where printers are manufactured, shipped, and used. reduction and elimination Paper use: The print...
Page 112 - energy consumption; money without affecting the high performance of the printer.
environmental energy consumption This printer was designed with energy conservation in mind. This printer averages 4 watts in stand-by mode. Not only does this save natural resources, but it also saves money without affecting the high performance of the printer. This product qualifies for the ENERGY...
Page 113 - print cartridge recovery; envelopes and/or bulk boxes will be shipped within two days.
cartridge recovery print cartridge recovery Customers interested in recycling their genuine HP print cartridges can participate in HP's empty print cartridge return and recycle program. HP offers this program in the United States, Puerto Rico, France, Germany, and Singapore, more countries than any ...
Page 114 - extent of limited warranty
printer_warranty limited warranty region software printer North America (including Canada) 90 days 1 year Asia Pacific 90 days 1 year Europe 90 days 1 year Latin America 90 days 1 year extent of limited warranty Hewlett-Packard (HP) warrants to the end-user customer that the HP products specified ab...
Page 116 - local law; Otherwise restrict the ability of a manufacturer to enforce such; obtaining a warranty extension; warranty period, use one of the following options:; contact your local HP sales office.
printer_warranty local law 1. This Warranty Statement gives the customer specific legal rights. The customer may also have other rights which vary from state to state in the United States, from province to province in Canada, and from country to country elsewhere in the world. 2. To the extent that ...
Page 117 - regulatory notices; hewlett-packard company
ink_warranty regulatory notices hewlett-packard company This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ● This device may not cause harmful interference, and ● This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may...
Page 118 - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.; LED indicator statement; The display LEDs meet the requirements of EN 60825-1.
ink_warranty ● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. LED indicator statement The display LEDs meet the requirements of EN 60825-1. file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_regnotices_fs.html (2 of 2) [5/9/2002 10:19:09 AM] 118 Newport ROW Windows UG Final
Page 119 - index; A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
index index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A accessibility acknowledgements advanced features auto-on and auto-off feature about accessing from printer properties accessing from the printer assistant automatic paper-type sensor about using automatic two-sided printing, about B b...
Page 120 - cleaning
index buttons C calibrating the print cartridge cleaning print cartridge print cartridge cradle connectivity about network parallel port USB port D default settings, changing E - F envelopes environmental statement G - H greeting cards file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_UG_ROW/ug_index_fs.html (2 of 7)...
Page 121 - lights
index I - K iron-on transfers L labels lights about flashing flashing (all) on power light is flashing Print Cartridge Status light is on resume light is flashing M maintenance print cartridge printer body margins minimum printing margins minimum system requirements file:///C|/Projects/Newport/Win_U...
Page 122 - print cartridge cradle
index N - O notices P - Q paper jam paper trays photographs print cartridge automatically cleaning print cartridge cradle cleaning in the center in the center and light is flashing on the left on the left and light is flashing on the left and light is on on the right on the right and light is flashi...
Page 123 - printer
index calibrating cleaning using the hp toolbox maintenance recovery refilling replacing print cartridges print settings print status box printer is slow printer tools printer body maintenance features noise after print cartridge installed printing banners borderless digital photographs documents en...