user's guide To find an answer to a question, select one of the topics below: ● notices ● special features ● getting started ● co
print settingsThe printer is controlled by software installed on your computer. Use the printer software, known as the printer driver, to change the p
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wireless networkingThe printer can be connected to a wireless network with an HP Jetdirect Wireless Print Server.For instructions on using an HP Jetdi
printingClick the appropriate topic below to view an explanation of the printer software:● print settings ● advanced features ● device sta
● photographs ● posters ● banners ● iron-on transfers
device status boxThe Device Status Box appears each time the printer prints a file. The following items are displayed:1. Ink Levels: Approximate ink
printing a documentbasic printing instructionsFollow these steps to print a document:1. Open the file you want to print.2. Click File > Print.3.
postersguidelines● After the sections of a poster have been printed, trim the edges of the sheets, then tape the sheets together. ● In tray ca
Paper/Quality Size is: Appropriate sizeSource is: Upper Tray or Lower TrayType is: Automatic or Plain PaperFinishing Poster Printing: 2 x 2, 3 x 3, 4
effects tabThe Effects tab allows you to set the following options: 1. Print Task Quick Sets: See print task quick sets.2. Print Document On: Prints
1. Tabs: Click a tab to see its contents.2. Print Task Quick Sets: See print task quick sets.3. Preview: Shows how changes to the print settings a
watermarksWatermarks appear as background printing on documents.applying an existing watermark to a documentFollow these steps to apply an existing wa
creating or changing a watermarkFollow these steps to create or change a watermark:1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Effects ta
basics tabThe Basics tab allows you to set the following options: 1. Print Task Quick Sets: See print task quick sets.2. Orientation: Specify the pa
5. Print Preview: Select to view the layout of a document before it prints.6. Advanced Features: See advanced features.
plain paperguidelinesIn tray capacity: Up to 150 sheetspreparing to print1. Remove all paper from the In tray.2. Slide the paper width guide all the
1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following:tab settingPaper/Quality Size is: Appropriate paper sizeSource is: Upper TrayTyp
envelopesguidelines● Avoid using envelopes that: have clasps or windows; have thick, irregular, or curled edges; are shiny or embossed; are wrinkl
printing1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following:tab settingPaper/Quality Size is: Appropriate envelope sizeType is: Aut
transparenciesguidelines● For great results, use HP brand inkjet transparency film.● In tray capacity: Up to 20 sheetspreparing to print1. Re
labelsguidelines● Use only paper labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers.● Use only full sheets of labels.● Verify that
● effects tab ● basics tab ● color tab Printer features, and instructions on how to use them, are subject to change. This document was re
2. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK.
index cards and other small mediaguidelines● Use only cards and small media that meet the printer's paper size specifications. For specificat
printing1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following:tab settingPaper/Quality Source is: Upper TraySize is: Appropriate pape
greeting cardsguidelines● Unfold pre-folded cards, then place them in the In tray.● For great results, use HP Greeting Card Paper.● In tra
2. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK.
hagaki cardsguidelines● Use only cards and small media that meet the printer's paper size specifications. For specifications, see the referen
printing1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following:tab settingPaper/Quality Source is: Upper TraySize is: An available hag
photographsguidelines● For outstanding results, use HP brand photo paper.● For high-quality results, use a high-resolution print setting, inst
❍ Large photographs: Place the photo paper in the In tray with the printable side down. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.6. R
Paper/Quality Size is: Appropriate photo paper sizeSource is: Upper TrayType is: Appropriate HP photo paper typePrint Quality: Normal, Best, or Maximu
print task quick setsUse print task quick sets to print with or save print settings you use often.For example, if you frequently print envelopes, you
bannersguidelines● Use HP banner paper for great results.● Remove any perforated strips from the banner paper before loading it in the In tray
1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following:tab settingPaper/Quality Size is: Letter or A4Source is: Upper TrayType is: hp b
iron-on transfersguidelines● Use HP Iron-on Transfers for great results.● When printing a mirror image, the text and the pictures are horizont
tab settingPaper/Quality Size is: Appropriate paper sizeSource is: Upper TrayType is: hp iron-on transferPrint Quality: Normal or BestBasics Orientati
maintenance● replacing print cartridges ● calibrating print cartridges ● calibrating color ● automatically cleaning print cartridges ●
calibrating colorPerform a color calibration only if the colors in photographs printed with the photo print cartridge are consistently tinted.Before p
automatically cleaning print cartridgesIf your printed pages are missing lines or dots, or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges may be lo
maintaining the printer bodyBecause the printer ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist, ink smudges will eventually appear on the printer case and a
printer toolsThe printer software contains a number of useful tools to enhance the printer's performance.Use the printer tools to:● View esti
troubleshooting● printer is not printing ● paper jam ● paper problems ● print quality is poor ● document is misprinted ● photo
To restore default print settings, select Default Print Settings from the Print Task Quick Sets drop-down list, and click OK.creating a print task qu
printer is not printingverify the following● Printer is connected to the power source.● Cable connections are secure.● Printer is turned o
● paper jam ● out of paper message ● printer ejects paper
error messagesout of paper messageif the in tray or optional lower tray contains paper1. Verify the following:❍ There is sufficient paper in the
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paper problemsprinter ejects the paperIf the printer ejects the paper, do one of the following:● Move the printer away from direct sunlight. The p
print quality is poorstreaks and missing linesIf your printed pages are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges may be low on
If you increase the ink volume, move the Dry Time slider toward More to avoid smearing the ink.3. Click OK, then click OK again.select a specific pa
document is misprintedtext and images are misalignedIf the text and images on your printouts are misaligned, then calibrate the printer.document is pr
photos are not printing correctlycheck the paper trays1. Verify that the photo paper is placed in the In tray with the printable side down.2. Slide
Verify that photo paper is not curled. If the photo paper is curled, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it the opposite direction of th
2. Select the print task you want to delete from the drop-down list, then click Delete. Some print task quick sets cannot be deleted.
banners are not printing correctlycheck the paper tray● Unfold and refold the paper when several sheets feed into the printer at once.● Confir
printer is slowSeveral variables can slow the printer's performance.multiple software applications are openThe computer does not have sufficient
computer does not meet system requirementsIf your computer does not have enough RAM or a large amount of free space on the hard drive, the printer pro
printer assistant home back search print exit update softwareupdate driverVisit HP's website to download current printer driver updates.C
minimum system requirementsYour computer must meet the following minimum requirements:Microsoft Windows XPMinimum processor speed: Pentium II 233 MHzR
automatic two-sided printing problems(if optional Two-Sided Printing Accessory is attached to printer) paper jam occurs inside the two-sided printing
For more information, see two-sided printing.paper size changes when the two-sided printing option is selectedThe paper size is not supported by the d
if you continue to have problemsIf you continue to have problems after investigating the troubleshooting topics, shut down, then restart your computer
specifications● printer specifications ● minimum system requirements ● environmental statement ● print cartridge recovery
printer specificationsSee the reference guide packaged with your printer for complete printer specifications, including:● Types, sizes, and weight
paper quality tabThe Paper/Quality tab allows you to set these options: 1. Print Task Quick Sets: See print task quick sets.2. Size is: Size of pape
environmental statementHewlett-Packard continuously improves the design processes of its deskjet printers to minimize the negative impact on the offic
energy consumptionThis printer was designed with energy conservation in mind. Not only does this save natural resources, but it also saves money witho
user's guide other languages The User's Guide information is available in Adobe Acrobat format in the following languages. Select from the c
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setting a custom paper sizeUse the Custom Paper Size dialog box to print on a special paper size.defining a custom paper sizeFollow these steps to def
4. Select a custom paper size name from the Name drop-down list.5. Enter the paper dimensions in the Width and Length boxes.The minimum and maximum
selecting a paper sourceThe printer offers the following paper source options:● in tray ● 250-sheet plain paper tray accessory The 250-Sheet
notices ● notices and acknowledgements ● terms and conventions ● accessibility
❍ Upper, then Lower: Prints from the In tray. If the In tray is empty, the printer prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory.❍ Lowe
paper traysThe printer has two paper trays: an In tray and an Out tray. 1. out tray 2. in trayin trayThe In tray holds paper or other media to be prin
Replace the Out tray before printing. To prevent paper from falling out of the Out tray, pull out the Out tray extension. 1. out tray extensionWhen p
1. out tray extension 2. out tray extension stop Do not unfold the Out tray extension stop when printing on legal paper.After the print job finishes,
250-sheet plain paper tray accessoryThe 250-sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory expands the paper capacity of your printer to 400 sheets. It is useful fo
using the 250-sheet plain paper tray accessoryaccessory descriptionThe 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory has two parts. 1. base 2. lower trayThe lo
2. Slide the paper width guide until the arrow is even with the correct setting. 1. align the arrows To print on legal-sized paper, set the paper wi
To print on legal-sized paper, set the paper width fence to LTR.4. Set the paper length guide by pulling it until the arrow lines up with the paper
printing instructionsFor instructions on printing with the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory, click here.
printer assistant home back accessories This list is subject to change. Go to the web for an updated list. cablesC6518A hp USB A-B 2M cable C2950A
notices and acknowledgementshewlett-packard company noticesThe information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.Hewlett-Pack
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user's guide To find an answer to a question, select one of the topics below: ● notices ● special features ● getting started ● co
borderless printingBorderless printing lets you print to edges of certain paper types and a range of standard paper sizes from L size (89 x 127 mm) to
4. Select the appropriate paper type in the Type is drop-down list. Do not select Automatic.5. Click the Borderless Auto Fit checkbox to automatical
ink-backup modeInk-backup mode allows the printer to operate using only one print cartridge. It is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from th
replacing print cartridgesBefore buying replacement print cartridges, verify the correct part numbers.The printer can operate with only one print cart
Caution! Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical
print cartridgesThese print cartridges can be used with the printer.● black print cartridge● tri-color print cartridge● photo print cartri
coverage.
terms and conventionsThe following terms and conventions are used in the user's guide.termsThe HP Deskjet printer may be referred to as the HP pr
maintaining print cartridgesThe following tips will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality:● Keep all print cartrid
Caution! Do not drop the print cartridge. Dropping the print cartridge may damage it.
print cartridge recoveryCustomers interested in recycling their genuine HP print cartridges can participate in HP's empty print cartridge return
printing a screen imageUse the HP Print Screen Utility to print the image displayed on your computer's monitor.configuring the hp print screen ut
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printing digital photographsThe printer has several features to enhance the quality of digital photographs.opening the hp digital photography options
6. Smoothing: Adjust distortion to preference. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically smooth the image.
auto-on and auto-off featureauto-onAuto-on is a default feature of the printer. The printer automatically turns on when you print a file.auto-offEnabl
printer assistant home back search print exit printer maintenanceThis section provides access to printer maintenance and configuration options
accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of features that make it accessible for people with disabilities. visual The printer software is acces
printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paperThe printer software allows you to print multiple pages of a document on a single sheet of paper. Th
buttons and lightsUse the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, restart a print job, and select a print quality. The pri
Caution! Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the prin
printer lights are on or flashingwhat the lights indicateThe printer lights indicate the printer status. 1. print cancel button 2. print cartridge sta
If neither print cartridge is low on ink, press the Resume button. If the Print Cartridge Status light remains on, turn off, then turn on the printer.
paper jamfollow these steps1. Press the Resume button.2. If you are printing labels, verify that a label did not become detached from the label shee
printer has a two-sided printing accessory attached1. Press the buttons on the left and right sides of the Two-Sided Printing Accessory, then remove
Do not press the buttons on either side of the duplexer when installing it in the printer. Use the buttons only when removing the duplexer from the
borderless printing problemsWhen printing borderless printouts, follow these guidelines:● Verify that the paper size specified in the Size is drop
If fading occurs approximately 1 to 2.5 inches from the edge of a photograph, try the following:● Install a photo print cartridge in the printer.
special featuresCongratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features:● Print Quality Selector
Follow these steps if the image is printed at an angle:1. Remove all paper from the In tray.2. Load the photo paper correctly in the In tray.3. Ve
If the border appears above the tear-of tab, then calibrate the printer. ink smearsFollow these steps if ink smears appear on the back of the printou
3. Repeat step 2 until the self-test has no ink smears on the back of the paper.
getting startedFor an overview of printer features and optional accessories, click here.Click the appropriate topic below for a description of a print
printer featuresThe printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1. buttons and lights 2. paper trays 1. print cartrid
1. connectivity 1. two-sided printing accessory (optional)2. 250-sheet plain paper tray accessory (optional)
color tabThe Color tab allows you to set these options: 1. Print Task Quick Sets: See print task quick sets.2. Print in Grayscale: Prints in shades
digital photography technologiesThe printer software offers several technical features for printing digital photgraphs.● PhotoREt ● 4800 x 120
is taken with an Exif Print-enabled digital camera, Exif Print captures information such as exposure time, type of flash, and color saturation, and st
● sRGB/sYCC● Adobe RGBsRGB/sYCCsRGB/sYCC is an appropriate color space for most print jobs. It is used for most Web-based documents and curren
selecting a print qualityThe printer offers two methods for selecting a print quality:● printer software ● print quality selector printer soft
storing and handling photo paperFollow these instructions to maintain the quality of your HP brand photo paper.storage● Keep unused photo paper in
finishing tabThe Finishing tab allows you to set these options: 1. Print Task Quick Sets: See print task quick sets.2. Print on Both Sides: See two-
two-sided printingUse one of the following methods to print two-sided documents:● manual two-sided printing ● automatic two-sided printing (du
1. landscape 2. portrait❍ For tablet binding: Select Flip Pages Up. 1. landscape 2. portrait5. Select any other desired print settings, then cli
❍ Tablet binding with portrait orientation: Reload the paper as shown below: ❍ Tablet binding with landscape orientation: Reload the paper as
1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.Select the Finishing tab. 2. Select Print on Both Sides.3. Verify that the Automatic checkbox is selected
1. landscape 2. portrait❍ For tablet binding: Select Flip Pages Up. 1. landscape 2. portrait6. Select any other desired print settings, then cli
two-sided printing accessory (duplexer)The duplexer is a special hardware device that enables the printer to automatically print on both sides of a pa
Do not discard the Rear Access Door. In order to print, the duplexer or the Rear Access Door must be attached to the printer.2. Insert the duplexer
changing default settingsUse the taskbar icon to change the printer's default print settings. The default print settings apply to all documents p
mode is appropriate for most print jobs and is the minimum print quality required to use digital photography options.❍ Best: Provides high quality
printing a bookletBooklet printing automatically arranges and resizes the pages of a document so when the document is folded into a booklet, the page
3. Select Print on Both Sides.4. Verify that Automatic is not selected.5. Select a binding option in the Booklet Layout is drop-down list:❍ Ri
7. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK.8. When prompted, reload the paper in the In tray as shown below. 9. Click Continue to fi
3. Select Print on Both Sides.4. Select Automatic.5. Select Preserve Layout.6. Select a binding option in the Booklet Layout is drop-down list:❍
calibrating print cartridgesThe printer automatically calibrates the print cartridges after a new print cartridge is installed. You can also calibrate
advanced featuresPrinting photographs, transparencies, or documents with graphics may require you to set options on the Advanced Features dialog box.o
manually cleaning the print cartridgesIf the printer is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris may accumulate on the print cartridge co
Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on a clean swab.3. Insert the print cartridges in the printer, then close the printer cover.
removing ink from skin and clothingFollow these instructions to remove ink from skin and clothing:to remove ink from... do this...skinWash the affecte
automatic paper-type sensorThe Automatic Paper-Type Sensor automatically selects the print settings appropriate for the media being printed on, partic
1. Verify that the Print Quality Selector button is enabled from the printer software.2. Press the Print Quality Selector button to select one of th
selecting a paper typeThe printer software offers these options for selecting a paper type:● use the automatic paper-type sensor ● select a sp
selecting a specific paper typeWhen printing a higher-quality printout, it is recommended that you select a specific paper type.Follow these steps to
USBThe printer connects to the computer with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable. The computer must be running Windows 98 or later to use a USB cable.
connectivity● USB ● parallel ● network ❍ wired networking ❍ wireless networking
parallelThe printer connects to the computer with a parallel cable. For instructions on connecting with a parallel cable, see the setup poster that ca
networkSelect the appropriate networking option:● wired networking ● wireless networking
wired networkingconnecting via a networked computerThe printer can be connected directly to a computer on a network and then shared with other compute
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