HP 1175C User Manual
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User’s Guide
HP OfficeJet Pro 1175C
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contents
Chapter 1 — Welcome!
Copying Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Printing Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Scanning Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Conventions Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Chapter 2 — Setting Up Your New HP OfficeJet Pro
Choosing a Location and Environment for Your OfficeJet Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Direct Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Parallel Port Mode/Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Eight Easy Steps to Set Up Your HP OfficeJet Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Step 1 — Unpack Your HP OfficeJet Pro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Step 2 — Attach the Front Panel Overlay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Step 3 — Unlock Your HP OfficeJet Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Step 4 — Load Paper Into Your HP OfficeJet Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Step 5 — Insert the Color and Black Print Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Step 6 — Connect the Cable and Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Step 7 — Install the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Step 8 — Align Your Tri-Color and Black Print Cartridges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Chapter 3 — Copying
How to Make Copies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Controlling How Copies Will Look . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Number of Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Scan To Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Copy Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Reduce/Enlarge Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Paper Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Lighter/Darker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Color Intensity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
TE (Text Enhancement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
ELC (Enhance Light Colors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Changing Other Front Panel Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Front Panel Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Copy Paper Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Set Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Clear/Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Using the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
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Chapter 4 — Printing
Start Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Stop Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Stop a Print Job from the HP OfficeJet Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Stop a Print Job from Windows 95/98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Chapter 5 — Scanning
Scanning Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Scanning Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Scanning While Working in a File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Scanning Using HP ScanPicture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Scanning Pictures in TWAIN-Aware Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Scanning Text Using Acquire Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Scanning Using a Standalone Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Scanning Pictures Using HP PictureScan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Scanning Text Using Caere OmniPage LE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Editing Your Scanned Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Chapter 6 — Communicating
Scanning Using WinFax PRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Scanning Using Scan To Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Scanning Using Symantec WinFax PRO Standalone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Chapter 7 — All About Paper
HP Papers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Paper Choices When Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Using the Right Front Panel Paper Type When Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2
Paper Choices When Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Using the Right Print Settings in the OfficeJet Pro Print Properties Dialog . . . . . . . . . .7-3
Tips on Loading Paper in the Paper Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4
Special Considerations When Using Transparency Film. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Input Tray Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Automatic Document Feeder Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Chapter 8 — Sharing the OfficeJet Pro Over a Network
Setting Up for Peer-to-Peer Printing and File Sharing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Setting Up the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2
Setting Up Client Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2
How to Share Files Across a Peer-to-Peer Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Chapter 9 — Maintaining Your HP OfficeJet Pro
Cleaning the Exterior Case. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Cleaning the Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
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Chapter 10 — Getting Help
HP Multimedia Product Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
HP Scanning Tutorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
On-Line Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Caere OmniPage LE, Adobe PhotoDeluxe, and Symantec WinFax PRO . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
HP PictureScan Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
1170C Series Toolbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Chapter 11 — Support Services
Get Help from HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
On-Line Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
HP Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
Imaging for Internet Plug-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-5
Get Help from Caere for OmniPage LE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6
U.S. Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6
International Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6
Get Help from Adobe for PhotoDeluxe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6
U.S. Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6
Dial-Up Service for U.S. Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6
International Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7
Dial-Up Service for International Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7
Get Help from Symantec for WinFax PRO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7
Support Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7
Chapter 12 — Troubleshooting
How to Clear a Paper Jam in the Automatic Document Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
How to Clear a Paper Jam in the Paper Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Paper Jam with Front Panel Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Paper Jam with No Front Panel Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
How to Use the Self Test Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Aligning Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3
Using the Self Test Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3
Cleaning Cartridges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4
Front Panel Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-5
On-Screen Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-7
Chapter 13 — Adding and Removing Software Programs
Uninstalling Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1
Uninstalling the HP OfficeJet Pro Product Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1
Uninstalling Adobe PhotoDeluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2
Uninstalling Caere OmniPage LE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2
Uninstalling Symantec WinFax PRO, Imaging for the Internet, and
Microsoft Internet Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2
Reinstalling HP OfficeJet Pro Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2
Installing HP Components Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2
Installing HP OfficeJet Pro Partner Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3
Installing the Office 97 Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3
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Chapter 14 — Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty
Warranty Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
Express Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-1
Warranty Upgrades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
Returning Your HP OfficeJet Pro for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-2
Prepare Your HP OfficeJet Pro for Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-3
Chapter 15 — Technical Information
System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-1
Regulatory Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-5
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-7
Ordering Accessories and Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-8
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Welcome!
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Congratulations! You have just purchased the one system that will
handle
HP OfficeJet Pro.
With your HP Of ficeJet Pro, you can copy, print, or scan documents in
full color or in black and white.
Copying Features
You can produce high-quality color and black and white copies, using
a variety of paper types and sizes, including iron-on transfers.
You can enlarge or reduce the size of the copies you make, from 25%
to 400% of the image’s original size. You can make the image lighter
or darker, adjust the color intensity, and specify the quality of the
copies you make. You can also use special digital copying features to
help you create business cards, brochures, name badges—even
posters. And you’ll be able to load up to 30 originals at a time in your
automatic document feeder.
all
your crucial office functions efficiently—the
Printing Features
You can print in color or in black and white on a variety of paper types
and sizes.
Scanning Features
You can scan pictures and text up to 8.5 x 11.69 in. (210 x 297 mm)
for use in all your documents.
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About This Guide
This User’s Guide will help you get started and will show you how to
perform the most common tasks with your HP OfficeJet Pro.
If you find you need additional information, use the 1170C Series
Toolbox on your desktop. Or for late-breaking updates, check the
OfficeJet Pro website at the following address:
http://www.hp.com/go/officejet-pro
Conventions Used
Throughout this Guide, we use specific conventions to help you
quickly identify information:
boldface
CAUTION
NOTE
“quotation marks” Information enclosed in quotation marks identifies
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1-2 Welcome!
Setting Up Your New
HP OfficeJet Pro
2
This chapter presents recommendations for placement of your
HP OfficeJet Pro and presents the eight simple steps for unpacking and
setting up your HP OfficeJet Pro. Be sure to perform the steps in the
order listed.
Choosing a Location and Environment for Your OfficeJet Pro
◆
Use your OfficeJet Pro only within normal of fice temperature and
humidity ranges. The recommended range is 59
o
–
(15
35oC) and 20%–80% humidity ranges.
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Avoid direct sunlight or locations where a quick change in
temperature might cause condensation inside the machine.
◆
Make sure the location is well ventilated. Dust, gases, or fumes
(such as ammonia or paint thinner) can damage the machine.
◆
Choose a site that is level, flat, and stable. The OfficeJet Pro will
vibrate and needs to be on a sturdy surface.
◆
Be sure a grounded outlet is nearby and easily accessible.
◆
T o ensure that you can open the automatic document feeder all the
way , make sure to place your Of ficeJet Pro at least 9 in. (230 mm)
from the wall.
o
–
95oF
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Before You Start
Before you start setting up your HP OfficeJet Pro:
◆
Have this User’s Guide and installation CD-ROMs ready.
◆
If you will be installing WinFax PRO, have your Windows 95/98
CD-ROM or installation diskettes available.
Direct Connection
The HP OfficeJet Pro must be connected directly to your computer’s
parallel port. Do not use a switch box or the pass-through port of
another parallel port product such as a scanner, tape dri ve, Zip™ drive,
or CD-ROM drive.
CAUTION
Connecting your HP OfficeJet Pro to a switch box or the pass-through port
of another parallel product can cause erratic behavior of both products and
the possible loss of information.
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Parallel Port Mode/Type
In order to scan using your HP OfficeJet Pro, you must have your
computer’s parallel port set to one of the following modes:
ECP (Extended
Capabilities Port)
Bi-Directional Allows communication back and forth between
You can determine the mode of your computer’s parallel port. Most
computers have a Setup, CMOS, Hardware Configuration, or other
screen that can be accessed during the boot process. This screen
shows your computer’ s current settings, including parallel port mode.
To learn more about changing the parallel port mode in your
computer, consult the User’s Guide that came with your computer or
read the ECP document that will be automatically installed in your
HP OfficeJet Pro 1170C Series program folder when you install your
software.
A vailable in recently manuf actured computers.
This mode ensures the fastest scanning speed.
Note: Your computer may have ECP mode, but
it may not be turned on.
your computer and the OfficeJet Pro. Scanning
will be slower than with ECP mode.
HP OfficeJet Pro User’s Guide 2-3
Eight Easy Steps to Set Up Your HP OfficeJet Pro
To set up your HP OfficeJet Pro properly, follow the eight easy steps
in the order shown below.
Step 1 — Unpack Your HP OfficeJet Pro
1
Remove the cardboard tray containing the accessory items.
2
Rest the box on its side, and pull out your HP OfficeJet Pro.
3
Remove the packing material and the orange packing tape from
the outside of the product.
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Save the packaging materials in case you ever move or
ship your HP Office Jet Pro.
4
Remove the two yellow/orange plastic inserts from the print tray
by pulling up and toward the center of the product.
2-4 Setting Up Your New HP OfficeJet Pro
5
Verify that the following items are included with your
HP OfficeJet Pro:
a
front-panel overlay (has text on it)
b
this User’s Guide
c
CD-ROM disks
d
one black and one tri-color print cartridge
e
power cord
f
IEEE-1284 parallel printer cable
If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact the dealer from
whom you purchased your HP OfficeJet Pro.
f
e
d
c
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a
b
Step 2 — Attach the Front Panel Overlay
1
Align the front panel overlay with the front panel buttons.
2
Push straight down firmly on both ends and the middle to snap the
overlay into place.
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Step 3 — Unlock Your HP OfficeJet Pro
The scanner lock is under the front panel.
Unlock the scanner by twisting the green knob (lever) under the front
panel, toward the back of your HP OfficeJet Pro, until it stops. The
knob (lever) only turns one way.
NOTE
Leave the scanner unlocked unless you need to move your HP OfficeJet Pro.
Locking the scanner protects it during moving. Refer to “Prepare Your
HP OfficeJet Pro for Shipment” on 14-3 for locking instructions.
HP OfficeJet Pro User’s Guide 2-7
Step 4 — Load Paper Into Your HP OfficeJet Pro
1
Remove the yellow/orange shipping inserts from the paper tray, if
you have not already done so.
2
Slide the paper width and length adjusters to their outermost
positions.
3
Insert up to 150 sheets of paper [approximately a 3/4 in. (19 mm)
stack of paper] into the bottom (IN) tray, print side down, until it
stops.
NOTE
2-8 Setting Up Your New HP OfficeJet Pro
The output tray (top tray) can hold a maximum of 50 sheets. If you are making
more than 50 copies, remove the excess copies from the output tray. If you do
not, the excess copies may either fall off the tray or cause a paper jam.
4
Slide the paper width and length adjusters in until they stop at the
edges of the paper.
See “Tips on Loading Paper in the P aper Tray” on 7-4 for information
on loading specific paper types.
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Step 5 — Insert the Color and Black Print Cartridges
1
Lift the document cover , open the print cartridge access cover , and
remove the yellow/orange shipping insert from the inside of the
cartridge cradles.
TIP
Keep and store the shipping insert and other packing
materials in case you ever need to move or ship your
OfficeJet Pro.
NOTE
Use the print cartridge access cover to prop open the document cover while
you insert the print cartridges.
2
Lift up both print cartridge latches.
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3
Remove the tri-color print cartridge (the thicker one) from its
package and, being careful to touch only the black plastic, gently
remove both the green pull tab and blue tape covering the
nozzles.
CAUTION
tri-color print cartridge,
part number C1823A
black print cartridge,
part number C51645A
Be careful not to touch the gold-colored contacts.
4
Push the tri-color print cartridge firmly down into the cradle on
the left, and close the cartridge latch.
5
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to install the black print cartridge into the
cradle on the right.
6
Close the print cartridge access cover.
NOTE
Both print cartridges must be correctly installed (with the green tab and blue
tape removed) for your HP OfficeJet Pro to work.
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Step 6 — Connect the Cable and Power Cord
NOTE
Use the cable that was shipped with your product. It is a special IEEE-1284
parallel cable that is necessary for the proper functioning of your
HP OfficeJet Pro. If you choose to buy a longer cable, make sure it is an
IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable.
1
Connect the printer cable to HP OfficeJet Pro, snapping both clips
into the notches. (The connector is located on the left side toward
the back of the product.)
2
Plug the other end of the cable into your computer’s parallel port,
and tighten the screws.
CAUTION
Do not connect your HP OfficeJet Pro to a switch box or the pass-through
port of another parallel product, such as a scanner, tape drive, Zip™drive,
or CD-ROM drive. Doing so can cause erratic behavior of both products
and the possible loss of information.
2-12 Setting Up Your New HP OfficeJet Pro
The HP OfficeJet Pro comes with the power cord for the country to
which it is shipped. If the plug on your power cord does not look
familiar, contact your dealer or local HP Sales and Support Office.
WARNING In case there is an emergency and you need to shut off power to the
HP OfficeJet Pro, choose an outlet that is easy for everyone to access.
Power is present in the product even if the white button in the lower right front
corner of the OfficeJet Pro has been turned off. To completely shut off power,
you must disconnect the power cord.
Be sure to use the power cord with a properly grounded outlet to avoid
electric shock.
NOTE
Do not turn on your HP OfficeJet Pro yet!
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Step 7 — Install the Software
NOTE
Do not turn on your HP OfficeJet Pro yet!
Now you need to install software so that the HP Off iceJet Pro can work
with your computer.
HP Software
1
Turn on or reboot your computer.
key on your
If you see the following screen, press the
keyboard to close the “New Hardware Found” dialog.
2
Start the installation by doing one of the following:
◆
Insert CD-ROM #1 into your computer’ s CD-R OM drive. The
software installation setup should start automatically (in less
than a minute).
◆
If the software installation does not start automatically, from
the Task bar, select the Start menu, and select
z:\setup
(substitute your CD-ROM drive letter for the “z”).
Esc
Run
. Enter
The “Welcome” screen appears. Click
2-14 Setting Up Your New HP OfficeJet Pro
Next>
.
3
The HP License Agreement is displayed. Click
4
A dialog appears, instructing you to turn on your
HP OfficeJet Pro.
5
Turn on your HP Of ficeJet Pro no w, by pressing the white button
in the lower right front corner of the product, and click
to continue.
Yes
OK
.
HP OfficeJet Pro User’s Guide 2-15
6
The following screen appears.
NOTE
You must install both the printing and scanning software in order to scan.
HP FontSmart comes with TrueT ype fonts and allo ws you to easily
install and remove other fonts on your system.
Browse…
Click
HP OfficeJet Pro software. Click
to select a different destination folder for the
Next>
to continue.
2-16 Setting Up Your New HP OfficeJet Pro
7
A “Testing Device Connection” message is displayed while the
installation program tests the cable connection between your
computer and the HP OfficeJet Pro.
If the bi-directional communications test fails, you will need to
set the front panel language and page size manually, following
the instructions on page 3-9. The communications problem must
be resolved before you will be able to scan.
After installing your software, refer to “Messages on Your PC,
Cable Test Failed” under Troubleshooting in the 1170C Series
Toolbox on your Windows desktop.
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Product Tour
8
Next, you will be invited to take the HP OfficeJet Pro 1170C
Series Product Tour.
The Product Tour is a 3–5 minute overview of the capabilities of
your HP OfficeJet Pro. We recommend that you take the Tour
before using the product for the first time. Click
continue.
Next>
to
Insert CD-ROM#2, as prompted, and click
At the end of the Tour (or at any point during the Tour), click the
exit tour
continue installing your software.
At this point, you have finished installing the HP softw are and can
print and scan with your OfficeJet Pro.
button at the top of the screen to exit the Tour and
to take the Tour.
OK
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Additional Software
9
After you have completed the Tour, the “Install Software” dialog
box appears. These software packages from Hewlett-Packard
partners will enhance the capabilities of your OfficeJet Pro.
Click to put a checkmark next to the software product you want
to install.
◆
Caere Omnipage LE allows you to scan text into a format you
can edit with your word processor.
◆
Imaging for the Internet allows you to view and print
®
FlashPix
Internet access, do not install this software (click the
checkmark off).
◆
Adobe PhotoDeluxe allows you to edit the images you scan.
◆
Symantec WinFax PRO allows you to send faxes using the
fax modem in your PC and your OfficeJet Pro. If you do not
have a fax modem, do not install this software (click the
checkmark off).
images off the Internet. If you do not have
NOTE
Have your Windows 95/98 installation CD-ROM or installation diskettes
available if you are installing Symantec WinFax PRO.
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Installing Caere OmniPage Limited Edition Software
10
If you install Caere OmniPage, follow the directions on the screen.
When you see the following screen, be sure to select
HP OfficeJet Pro PictureScan.
Installing HP Imaging for the Internet Software
11
If you are installing Imaging for the Internet, follow the directions
on the screen.
An Imaging for the Internet User Guide will be installed in the
Imaging for Internet program folder, along with a README file.
Do not view the README now; view it later, after you finish
setting up your OfficeJet Pro.
Installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe Software
12
If you are installing Adobe PhotoDeluxe, follow the directions on
the screen. We recommend the “Typical” installation.
Microsoft Internet Explorer will be installed as part of the process.
NOTE
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If Adobe PhotoDeluxe asks to install Microsoft Internet Explorer, installing it
will not change your default Web Browser.
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