HP 1320, 1320NW, 1320N User Manual

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Table of contents

1 Printer basics

Quick access to more information .............................................................................................2

WWW links for drivers, software, and support ...................................................................2

User guide links ..................................................................................................................2

Where to look for more information ....................................................................................2

Printer configurations ................................................................................................................3

hp LaserJet 1160 printer .....................................................................................................3

hp LaserJet 1320 printer .....................................................................................................3

hp LaserJet 1320n printer ...................................................................................................4

hp LaserJet 1320tn printer ..................................................................................................4

hp LaserJet 1320nw printer ................................................................................................4

Walk around ..............................................................................................................................5

Printer control panel ..................................................................................................................6

Media paths ...............................................................................................................................7

Single-sheet priority input slot (Tray 1) ...............................................................................7

Main input tray (Tray 2) ......................................................................................................7

Straight-through output path ...............................................................................................8

Output bin ...........................................................................................................................9

Print cartridge access ..............................................................................................................10

Printer software .......................................................................................................................11

Supported operating systems ...........................................................................................11

Installing printer software ..................................................................................................11

Printer Properties (driver) .................................................................................................12

Print setting priorities ........................................................................................................13

Printer Properties online help ...........................................................................................13

Software for Windows .............................................................................................................14

Printer drivers ...................................................................................................................14

Available printer drivers ....................................................................................................14

hp toolbox .........................................................................................................................14

Embedded Web server .....................................................................................................15

Software for Macintosh computers .........................................................................................16

hp LaserJet 1160 printer ...................................................................................................16

hp LaserJet 1320 series printer ........................................................................................16

PostScript Printer Description files (PPDs) ......................................................................17

Printer media specifications ....................................................................................................18

Supported media sizes .....................................................................................................18

2 Printer connections

USB connections .....................................................................................................................20

Connecting the USB cable ...............................................................................................20

Parallel connections ................................................................................................................21

Connecting the parallel cable ...........................................................................................21

Network connections ...............................................................................................................22

Connecting to the network ................................................................................................23

Wireless connections ..............................................................................................................25

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3 Managing the printer

Printer information pages ........................................................................................................28

Demo page .......................................................................................................................28

Configuration page ...........................................................................................................28

Supplies Status page ........................................................................................................28

Network Configuration page .............................................................................................28

Using the hp toolbox ...............................................................................................................29

Supported operating systems ...........................................................................................29

Supported browsers .........................................................................................................29

To view hp toolbox on Windows .......................................................................................29

To view hp toolbox on Mac ...............................................................................................29

hp toolbox sections ...........................................................................................................30

Other links .........................................................................................................................30

Status tab ..........................................................................................................................30

Troubleshooting tab ..........................................................................................................30

Alerts tab ...........................................................................................................................31

Documentation tab ...........................................................................................................31

Advanced Printer Settings window ...................................................................................31

Network window ................................................................................................................32

Using the embedded Web server ...........................................................................................33

To open the embedded Web server .................................................................................33

Information tab ..................................................................................................................34

Settings tab .......................................................................................................................34

Networking tab ..................................................................................................................34

Other links .........................................................................................................................35

Wireless printing ......................................................................................................................36

IEEE 802.11b/g standard .................................................................................................36

Bluetooth ...........................................................................................................................36

4 Printing tasks

Manual feed .............................................................................................................................38

Canceling a print job ...............................................................................................................39

Understanding print quality settings ........................................................................................40

Using EconoMode (saves toner) .............................................................................................41

Optimizing print quality for media types ..................................................................................42

Guidelines for using media .....................................................................................................43

Paper ................................................................................................................................43

Labels ...............................................................................................................................44

Transparencies .................................................................................................................4 4

Envelopes .........................................................................................................................44

Card stock and heavy media ............................................................................................46

Letterhead and preprinted forms ......................................................................................46

Choosing paper and other media ............................................................................................48

HP media ..........................................................................................................................48

Media to avoid ..................................................................................................................48

Media that may damage the printer ..................................................................................48

Loading media into the input trays ..........................................................................................50

Single-sheet priority input slot (Tray 1) .............................................................................50

250-sheet input tray (Tray 2 or optional Tray 3) ...............................................................50

Printing an envelope ...............................................................................................................51

Printing on transparencies or labels ........................................................................................53

Printing on letterhead and preprinted forms ...........................................................................54

Printing on custom-size media and card stock .......................................................................55

Automatic two-sided printing (duplex) .....................................................................................57

Windows ...........................................................................................................................57

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Mac OS 9 ..........................................................................................................................57

Mac OS X .........................................................................................................................58

Printing on both sides of the paper (manual two-sided printing) ............................................59

Manual two-sided printing using the top output bin ..........................................................59

Manual two-sided printing using the straight-through output door ...................................61

Printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper (N-up printing) .........................................65

Printing booklets ......................................................................................................................66

Printing watermarks ................................................................................................................67

5 Maintenance

Cleaning the printer .................................................................................................................70

Cleaning the print cartridge area ......................................................................................70

Cleaning the printer media path .......................................................................................72

Changing the pickup roller ......................................................................................................73

Cleaning the pickup roller ........................................................................................................79

Changing the printer separation pad .......................................................................................80

6 Problemsolving

Finding the solution .................................................................................................................84

Step 1: Is the printer set up correctly? ..............................................................................84

Step 2: Is the Ready light on? ..........................................................................................84

Step 3: Can you print a demo page? ................................................................................84

Step 4: Is the print quality acceptable? ............................................................................85

Step 5: Is the printer communicating with the computer? ................................................85

Step 6: Does the printed page look like you expected? ...................................................85

Contact HP support ..........................................................................................................86

Status light patterns ................................................................................................................87

Common Macintosh problems ................................................................................................93

Troubleshooting PostScript (PS) errors ..................................................................................97

Paper handling problems ........................................................................................................98

Paper jam .........................................................................................................................98

Print is skewed (crooked) .................................................................................................98

More than one sheet of media feeds through the printer at one time ..............................98

Printer does not pull media from the media input tray ......................................................99

Printer curled the media ...................................................................................................99

Printed media does not exit to the correct path ................................................................99

Print job is extremely slow ................................................................................................99

Printed page is different than what appeared on screen ......................................................100

Garbled, incorrect, or incomplete text ............................................................................100

Missing graphics or text, or blank pages ........................................................................100

Page format is different than on another printer .............................................................101

Graphics quality ..............................................................................................................101

Printer software problems .....................................................................................................102

Improving print quality ...........................................................................................................103

Light print or faded ..........................................................................................................103

Toner specks ..................................................................................................................103

Dropouts .........................................................................................................................104

Vertical lines ...................................................................................................................104

Gray background ............................................................................................................104

Toner smear ...................................................................................................................105

Loose toner .....................................................................................................................105

Vertical repetitive defects ...............................................................................................105

Misformed characters .....................................................................................................106

Page skew ......................................................................................................................106

Curl or wave ....................................................................................................................106

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Wrinkles or creases ........................................................................................................107

Toner scatter outline .......................................................................................................107

Clearing jams ........................................................................................................................108

Print cartridge area .........................................................................................................108

Input trays .......................................................................................................................110

Output bin .......................................................................................................................113

Straight-through output path ...........................................................................................114

Automatic two-sided printing (duplexing) path ...............................................................116

Wired network setup problemsolving ....................................................................................120

Appendix A Printer specifications

Environmental specifications ................................................................................................124

Acoustic emissions ................................................................................................................125

Electrical specifications .........................................................................................................126

Physical specifications ..........................................................................................................128

Printer capacities and ratings ................................................................................................129

Memory specifications ...........................................................................................................130

Port availability ......................................................................................................................131

Appendix B Regulatory information

FCC compliance ....................................................................................................................133

Declaration of Conformity statements ...................................................................................134

Regulatory statements ..........................................................................................................136

Laser safety statement ...................................................................................................136

Canadian DOC regulations .............................................................................................136

Korean EMI statement ....................................................................................................136

Laser statement for Finland ............................................................................................137

Environmental product stewardship program .......................................................................138

Protecting the environment .............................................................................................138

Ozone production ...........................................................................................................138

Energy consumption .......................................................................................................138

Toner consumption .........................................................................................................138

Paper use .......................................................................................................................138

Plastics ...........................................................................................................................138

HP LaserJet printing supplies .........................................................................................139

HP printing supplies returns and recycling program information ...................................139

Paper ..............................................................................................................................139

Material restrictions ........................................................................................................139

For more information ......................................................................................................140

Material safety data sheet .....................................................................................................141

Appendix C Warranty and licensing

Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement ........................................................................143

Hewlett-Packard software license agreement ......................................................................145

Limited warranty for print cartridge life ..................................................................................146

Appendix D HP parts and accessories

Ordering supplies and accessories .......................................................................................148

10/100 networking and wireless print servers .......................................................................150

Using HP print cartridges ......................................................................................................151

HP policy on non-HP print cartridges .............................................................................151

Storing print cartridges ...................................................................................................151

Print cartridge life expectancy ........................................................................................151

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Saving toner ....................................................................................................................151

Redistributing toner ........................................................................................................152

Changing the print cartridge ...........................................................................................153

DIMMs (memory or font) .......................................................................................................155

Installing a memory DIMM (HP LaserJet 1320 series printer only) ...............................155

Testing the DIMM installation .........................................................................................158

Removing a DIMM ..........................................................................................................158

Appendix E Service and support

Hardware service ..................................................................................................................162

Extended warranty ................................................................................................................163

Guidelines for repacking the printer ......................................................................................164

How to contact HP ................................................................................................................165

Index

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Printer basics

This chapter provides information on the following topics:

●

Quick access to more information

●

Printer configurations

●

Walk around

●

Printer control panel

●

Media paths

●

Print cartridge access

●

Printer software

●

Software for Windows

●

Software for Macintosh computers

●

Printer media specifications

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Quick access to more information

The following sections provide resources for additional information about the hp LaserJet 1160 and hp LaserJet 1320 series printers.

WWW links for drivers, software, and support

If you need to contact HP for service or support, use one of the following links.

hp LaserJet 1160 printer

● In the United States, see http://www.hp.com/support/lj1160/

● In other countries/regions, see http://www.hp.com/

hp LaserJet 1320 series printer

● In the United States, see http://www.hp.com/support/lj1320/

● In other countries/regions, see http://www.hp.com/

User guide links

● Walk around (location of printer components)

Changing the print cartridge

●

Problemsolving

●

Ordering supplies and accessories

●

Where to look for more information

● CD user guide: Detailed information on using and troubleshooting the printer. Available

on the CD-ROM that came with the printer.

● Online Help: Information on printer options that are available from within printer drivers.

To view a Help file, access the online Help through the printer driver.

● HTML (online) user guide: Detailed information on using and troubleshooting the

printer. Available at http://www.hp.com/support/lj1160/ or http://www.hp.com/support/

lj1320/. Once connected, select Manuals.

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Printer configurations

Below are the standard configurations for the HP LaserJet 1160 and HP LaserJet 1320 series printers.

hp LaserJet 1160 printer

● 20 ppm (Letter), 19 ppm (A4)

● First page out as low as 8.5 seconds

● 1200 dpi effective output quality (600 x 600 dpi with Resolution Enhancement

technology (REt) with FastRes 1200)

● 250-sheet enclosed input tray (Tray 2)

● Single-sheet priority input slot (Tray 1)

● EconoMode (saves toner)

● Print watermarks, booklets, multiple pages per sheet (N-up), and first page on different

media than rest of the document

● 16 MB RAM

● 2,500-page print cartridge

● Host-based and PCL 5e (printer automatically determines and switches to the

appropriate language)

● Compatible with USB 2.0 specifications

● IEEE-1284B parallel port

●

Windows

bit, XP 64-bit (printer driver only)

● Mac OS 9.1 and later (printer driver only)

● Power switch

● HP toolbox (provides printer status information, troubleshooting information, and printer

configuration information)

● 26 PCL fonts

98, Me, NT® (print driver only), 2000, Server 2003 (printer driver only), XP 32-

hp LaserJet 1320 printer

● 22 ppm (Letter), 21 ppm (A4)

● First page out as low as 8.5 seconds

● ProRes 1200 (provides fine-line detail at 1200 x 1200 dpi)

● 600 dpi (provides 600 x 600 dpi output with Resolution Enhancement Technology (REt)

for improved text)

● 250-sheet enclosed input tray (Tray 2)

● Single-sheet priority input slot (Tray 1)

● Optional additional 250-sheet input tray (Tray 3)

● Automatic two-sided (duplex) printing

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● EconoMode (saves toner)

● Print watermarks, booklets, multiple pages per sheet (N-up), and first page on different

media than rest of the document

● 16 MB RAM

● Memory is upgradeable to 144 MB

● 2,500- or 6,000-page print cartridge

●

PCL 6, PCL 5e, and PostScript

switches to the appropriate language)

● Compatible with USB 2.0 specifications

● IEEE-1284B parallel port

● Windows 98, Me, NT (printer driver only), 2000, Server 2003 (printer driver only), XP 32-

bit, XP 64-bit (printer driver only)

● Mac OS 9.1 and later (printer driver only)

● Mac OS X v10.1 (printer driver only), v10.2 and later

● Power switch

● HP toolbox (provides printer status information, troubleshooting information, and printer

configuration information)

● 46 HP fonts

Level 2 emulation (printer automatically determines and

Note

● 35 PS fonts

hp LaserJet 1320n printer

The HP LaserJet 1320n printer includes an Internal HP Jetdirect network port instead of the IEEE-1284B parallel port.

hp LaserJet 1320tn printer

The HP LaserJet 1320tn printer includes all of the features of the HP LaserJet 1320n printer with the addition of a second 250-sheet input tray (Tray 3).

hp LaserJet 1320nw printer

The HP LaserJet 1320nw printer includes all of the features of the HP LaserJet 1320n printer with the addition of integrated 802.11b/g wireless connectivity.

For more information about this product, see the HP LaserJet 1320nw wireless user guide.

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Walk around

The following illustrations identify the components of the hp LaserJet 1160 and hp LaserJet 1320 series printers.

Wireless light (HP LaserJet 1320nw printer only) 2

Toner light 3

Attention light 4

Ready light 5

button and light

ANCEL

button

Output bin 8

Media support 9

Print cartridge door 10

Single-sheet priority input slot (Tray 1) 11

Main input tray (Tray 2) 12

On/off switch

Straight-through output door 2

Power receptacle 3

Automatic two-sided printing media-size selector 4

USB port 5

Parallel port (HP LaserJet 1160 and HP LaserJet 1320 printers) 6 Internal HP Jetdirect network port (HP LaserJet 1320n, HP LaserJet 1320tn, and

HP LaserJet 1320nw printers only) 7

Rear automatic two-sided path door 8 Jam clearing levers

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Printer control panel

The printer control panel is comprised of four lights and two buttons. The hp LaserJet 1320nw printer has an additional light at the top of the control panel. These lights produce patterns that identify your printer's status.

1 Wireless light: (HP LaserJet 1320nw printer only) When the Wireless light is on solid, a wireless

connection has been established. When the Wireless light is off, wireless operation is disabled.

When the Wireless light is flashing, the printer is trying to establish a wireless connection. 2 Toner light: When the toner is low, the Toner light is on solid. When the print cartridge is out of

the printer, the Toner light is flashing. 3 Attention light: Indicates printer media input tray is empty, print cartridge door is open, print

cartridge is missing, or other errors. See 4 Ready light: Indicates that the printer is ready to print. 5 G

button and light: To print a demo page or to continue printing while in manual feed mode, press and release the G 5 seconds.

6 C

ANCEL

button: To cancel the print job that is currently printing, press the C

Printer information pages for more information.

button. To print a configuration page, press and hold the GO button for

ANCEL

button.

Note

See Status light patterns for a description of the light patterns.

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Media paths

The following sections describe the input trays, output bins, and media paths.

Single-sheet priority input slot (Tray 1)

You should use the single-sheet priority input slot when feeding one sheet of paper, envelope, postcard, label, or transparency. You can also use the single-sheet priority input slot to print the first page on different media than the rest of the document.

Media guides ensure that the media is correctly fed into the printer and that the print is not skewed (crooked on the media). When loading media, adjust the media guides to match the width of the media that you are using.

Note

The printer automatically prints from the single-sheet priority input slot before printing from the main input tray.

Choosing paper and other media for more information about media types.

See

Main input tray (Tray 2)

The enclosed main input tray, accessed from the front of the printer, holds up to 250 sheets of 20 lb paper or other media.

The main input tray supports paper with the following specifications:

●

Weight: Up to 60 to 105 g/m

● Size: From 147 x 211 mm (5.8 x 8.27 inches) to 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches).

(16 to 28 lb.).

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Media guides ensure that the media is correctly fed into the printer and that the print is not skewed (crooked on the media). The main input tray has both side and rear media guides. When loading media, adjust the media guides to match the length and width of the media that you are using.

Straight-through output path

The straight-through output path is useful when you are printing envelopes, transparencies, heavy media, or any media that tends to curl when printed. Printed media exits in reverse order when the straight-through output door is open.

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Printed media does not stack when you use the straight-through output path. The media drops to the surface below unless you remove each sheet as it exits the printer.

Output bin

The output bin is located on the top of the printer. Printed media is collected here in the correct sequence when the straight-through output door is closed. The media support provides improved stacking for large print jobs. Use the output bin when printing normal and large, collated documents.

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Print cartridge access

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

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Printer software

The following sections describe the software that is provided with the HP LaserJet 1160 and HP LaserJet 1320 series printers.

Supported operating systems

For easy printer setup and access to the full range of printer features, HP strongly recommends that you install the software provided. Not all software is available in all languages. Install the software before setting up the printer. See the Readme for the latest software information.

The most recent drivers, additional drivers, and other software are available from the Internet and other sources.

The printer comes with software for the following operating systems:

● Windows 98

● Windows Me

● Windows NT (printer driver only)

● Windows 2000

● Windows Server 2003 (printer driver only)

Note

For more information about upgrading from Windows 2000 Server to Windows Server 2003, go to http://www.microsoft.com/.

For more information about Windows Server 2003 Point and Print, go to

http://www.microsoft.com/.

For more information about Windows Server 2003 Terminal Services and Printing, go to

http://www.microsoft.com/.

● Windows XP (32-bit)

● Windows XP (64-bit) (printer driver only)

● Mac OS 9.x (printer driver only)

● Mac OS X v10.1 (printer driver only), v10.2 and later

Apple encourages OS X v10.0 users to upgrade to v10.1 or later.

Installing printer software

The following sections provide instructions for installing the printer software on various operating systems.

To install a printer driver for Windows NT 4.0

To install the printer software for Windows NT 4.0, you must use the Add Printer Wizard.

1. Click Start, and then point to Settings.

2. Click Printers.

3. Double-click Add Printer.

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4. Select the port that the printer is connected to, and click Next.

5. Click Have Disk. Click Browse.

6. On the CD-ROM, browse to the driver you want to install as follows:

a. Select your language from the directory list, and double-click.

b. Select drivers from the directory list, and double-click.

c. Select your operating system from the directory list, and double-click.

d. Select the driver from the directory list, and double-click.

e. Click OK to select the INF file.

f. Click HP LaserJet 1160 or HP LaserJet 1320 series printer, and click OK to begin

the installation.

7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the software installation.

To install printer software for Windows XP (64-bit) and Windows Server 2003

See the operating system documentation for instructions on installing a printer driver.

To install printer software for all other operating systems

Note

Insert the software CD that came with the printer into the computer CD-ROM drive. Follow the on-screen installation instructions.

If the Welcome screen does not open, click Start on the Windows task bar, click Run, type Z:\setup (where Z is your CD drive letter), and click OK.

Printer Properties (driver)

Printer Properties control the printer. You can change the default settings, such as media size and type, printing multiple pages on a single sheet of media (N-up printing), resolution, and watermarks. You can access the printer Properties in the following ways:

● Through the software application that you are using to print. This only changes the

settings for the current software application.

● Through the Windows operating system. This changes the default settings for all future

print jobs.

Because many software applications use a different method of accessing the printer Properties, the following section describes the most common methods used in Windows 98, 2000, Me, and Windows XP.

To only change the settings for the current software application

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Although the steps can vary between software applications, this is the most common method.

1. From the File menu in the software application, click Print.

2. On the Print dialog, click Properties.

3. Change the settings, and click OK.

To change the default settings for all future print jobs in Windows 98, 2000, and Me

1. In the Windows task bar, click Start, select Settings, and click Printers.

2. Right-click the HP LaserJet 1160 or HP LaserJet 1320 series printer icon.

3. Click Properties (in Windows 2000, you can also click Printing Preferences).

4. Change the settings, and click OK.

Note

In Windows 2000, many of these features are available from the Printing Preferences menu.

To change the default settings for all future print jobs in Windows XP

1. In the Windows task bar, click Start, and click Printers and Faxes.

2. Right-click the HP LaserJet 1160 or HP LaserJet 1320 series printer icon.

3. Click Properties, or click Printing Preferences.

4. Change the settings, and click OK.

Print setting priorities

There are three ways to change print settings for this printer: in the software application, in the printer driver, and in the HP toolbox. For the HP LaserJet 1320 series printer, you can also change print settings through the embedded Web server. Changes made to print settings are prioritized according to where the changes are made, as follows:

● Changes made in the software application override settings changed anywhere else.

Within a software application, changes made in the Page Setup dialog box override changes made in the Print dialog box.

● Changes made in the printer driver (printer Properties dialog box) override settings in the

HP toolbox. Changes made in the printer driver do not override settings in the software application.

● Changes made in the HP toolbox and the embedded Web server have the lowest priority.

If a particular print setting can be changed in more than one of the ways listed above, use the method that has the highest priority.

Printer Properties online help

The printer Properties (driver) online help includes specific information about the functions in the printer Properties. This online help guides you through the process of changing your printer's default settings. For some drivers, online Help gives instructions on using contextsensitive Help. Context-sensitive Help describes the options for the driver feature you are currently accessing.

To access the printer Properties online help

1. From the software application, click File, and then click Print.

2. Click Properties, and then click Help.

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Software for Windows

The following software is available to all users of the printer.

Printer drivers

A printer driver is the software component that provides access to printer features and provides the means for the computer to communicate with the printer. Choose a printer driver based on the way you use the printer.

● Use the PCL 5e printer driver if you need print results to look consistent with those from

older HP LaserJet printers. Certain features are not available in this printer driver. (Do not use the PCL 5e driver for this printer with older printers.)

● Use the PCL 6 printer driver to take full advantage of the printer features

(HP LaserJet 1320 series printer only). Unless complete backward compatibility with previous PCL drivers or older printers is necessary, the PCL 6 driver is recommended.

● Use the PS printer driver for compatibility with PostScript (HP LaserJet 1320 series

printer only). Certain printer features are not available in this printer driver.

The printer automatically switches between PS and PCL printer languages depending on the driver you have selected.

Available printer drivers

The following printer drivers are included with the printer.

Available printer drivers

HP LaserJet 1160 printer HP LaserJet 1320 series printer

● host-based

● PCL 5e

● PCL 6

● PS

hp toolbox

You can view the HP toolbox when the printer is directly connected to your computer or when it is connected to a network. You must have performed a complete software installation to use the HP toolbox.

The HP toolbox is a Web application that you can use for the following tasks:

● Check the printer status.

● Configure the printer settings.

● View troubleshooting information.

● View online documentation.

Using the hp toolbox for more information.

See

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Embedded Web server

Note

This feature is only available on the HP LaserJet 1320n, HP LaserJet 1320tn, and HP LaserJet 1320nw printers.

The embedded Web server is available for the HP LaserJet 1320 series printer over the Internal HP Jetdirect network connection.

With the embedded Web server, you can gain access to the printer settings and information by typing an IP address or hostname of the printer in a Web browser (such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Web server to configure the printer, view status information, and obtain troubleshooting information.

These settings can also be changed using HP Toolbox.

The embedded Web server works with the following supported web browsers:

● Internet Explorer 5.5 (and later)

● Netscape Navigator 4.75 (and later)

Using the embedded Web server for more information.

See

Internet Explorer) on any computer. You can use the embedded

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Software for Macintosh computers

The following sections describe the software for Macintosh computers that is available for the HP LaserJet 1160 and HP LaserJet 1320 series printers.

hp LaserJet 1160 printer

The following sections describe how to access the Macintosh software for the HP LaserJet 1160 printer.

Accessing the printer driver (Mac OS 9.1 and later)

1. From the Apple menu, select the Chooser.

2. On the top, left side of the Chooser dialog box, click HP LaserJet.

3. Select one of the following options, depending on how the computer and the printer are connected:

● TCP/IP: In the pop-up dialog, select yes to scan for TCP/IP network printers.

● USB: Go to step 4.

4. On the right side of the Chooser dialog box, click HP LaserJet 1160 printer.

5. Close the Chooser.

Accessing the printer driver (Mac OS X v10.1 and later)

1. Print Center should automatically launch. If it does not launch, perform the following steps:

a. Double-click the hard drive icon on the desktop.

b. Open the Applications folder, and then open the Utilities folder.

c. Double-click Print Center or Printer Setup Utility, depending on the operating

system.

2. Click Add. The Add Printer List dialog box appears.

3. Select one of the following options from the top menu, depending on how the computer and the printer are connected:

● USB

● TCP/IP: For connecting to your TCP/IP printer in OS X v10.1, select hp ip printing.

For OS X v10.2 and later, select Rendezvous.

4. Select the printer name from the printer list.

5. Click Add.

hp LaserJet 1320 series printer

The following sections describe how to access the Macintosh software for the hp LaserJet 1320 series printer.

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Accessing the printer driver (Mac OS 9.x)

1. Double-click the hard drive icon on the desktop.

2. Open the Applications folder, and then open the Utilities folder.

3. Launch the Desktop Printer Utility.

4. Double-click Printer (USB).

5. In the USB Printer Selection section of the dialog box, click Change.

6. Select HP LaserJet 1320 printer.

7. Click Auto Setup.

8. Click Create at the bottom of the Window.

9. Click Save.

Accessing the printer driver (Mac OS X v10.1 and later)

1. Print Center should automatically launch. If it does not launch, perform the following steps:

a. Double-click the hard drive icon on the desktop.

b. Open the Applications folder, and then open the Utilities folder.

c. Double-click Print Center or Printer Setup Utility, depending on the operating

system.

2. Click Add. The Add Printer List dialog box appears.

3. Select one of the following options from the top menu, depending on how the computer and the printer are connected:

● USB

● TCP/IP: For connecting to your TCP/IP printer in OS X v10.1, select hp ip printing.

For OS X v10.2 and later, select Rendezvous.

4. Select the printer name from the printer list.

5. Click Add.

PostScript Printer Description files (PPDs)

PPDs, in combination with the Apple printer driver, access the printer features and allow the computer to communicate with the printer. An installation program for the PPDs is provided on the HP LaserJet 1320 series printer CD.

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Printer media specifications

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

The printer can use a variety of paper and other print media in accordance with the guidelines in this user guide. Media that does not meet these guidelines might cause the following problems:

● Poor print quality

● Increased media jams

● Premature wear on the printer, requiring repair

For best results, use only HP brand paper and print media. Hewlett-Packard Company cannot recommend the use of other brands. Because they are not HP products, HP cannot influence or control their quality.

It is possible for media to meet all of the guidelines in this user guide and still not produce satisfactory results. This might be the result of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and humidity levels, or other variables over which Hewlett-Packard has no control.

Before you purchase a large quantity of media, make sure that it meets the requirements specified in this user guide and in HP LaserJet printer family media guide. The guidelines can be downloaded from http://www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide/ or see

and accessories for more information about ordering the guidelines. Always test media

before you purchase a large quantity.

Ordering supplies

CAUTION

Using media that does not meet Hewlett-Packard's specifications might cause problems for the printer, requiring repair. This repair is not covered by the Hewlett-Packard warranty or service agreements.

Supported media sizes

The following are the supported media sizes:

● Minimum: 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 in.)

● Maximum: 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.)

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Printer connections

This chapter provides information on the following topics:

●

USB connections

●

Parallel connections

●

Network connections

●

Wireless connections

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USB connections

All HP LaserJet 1160 and HP LaserJet 1320 series printer models support USB connections.

Connecting the USB cable

1. Plug the USB cable into the printer.

2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the computer when prompted to do so during the software installation.

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Parallel connections

The HP LaserJet 1160 and HP LaserJet 1320 printer models support parallel connections.

Connecting the parallel cable

1. Connect the parallel cable to the printer.

2. Connect the other end of the parallel cable to the computer.

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Network connections

The HP LaserJet 1320n, HP LaserJet 1320tn, and HP LaserJet 1320nw printers can connect to networks through the Internal HP Jetdirect network port. The HP LaserJet 1320nw printer can also connect to 802.11b/g wireless networks. External network print servers are available for the HP LaserJet 1160 and HP LaserJet 1320 series printers. The following table identifies what is required to add networking to any HP LaserJet 1160 or HP LaserJet 1320 series printer.

Networking options

HP LaserJet model

1160 HP Jetdirect 170x HP Jetdirect 175x

1320 HP Jetdirect 170x HP Jetdirect 175x

1320n Included Included HP Jetdirect

1320tn Included Included HP Jetdirect

10Base-T 10/100Base-TX 802.11b/g

HP Jetdirect (HP Jetdirect 300x, HP Jetdirect 500x)

HP Jetdirect en3700

(HP Jetdirect 300x, HP Jetdirect 500x)

HP Jetdirect en3700

ew2400

HP Jetdirect

ew2400

HP Jetdirect 380x

(802.11b only)

ew2400

HP Jetdirect 380x

(802.11b only)

Bluetooth

HP bt1300

1320nw Included Included Included HP bt1300

To order the print server, see 10/100 networking and wireless print servers.

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Connecting to the network

Connect one end of a network cable to the network connector on the back of the device, and connect the other end to the network. Be sure to install the printer driver on all computers that connect to the network.

Note

The following procedures are for the HP LaserJet 1320n, HP LaserJet 1320tn, and HP LaserJet 1320nw printers only.

The Ethernet network must be functional before proceeding with the following instructions.

Connect the printer to the network

To connect the HP LaserJet 1320n, HP LaserJet 1320tn, or HP LaserJet 1320nw printer to a wired network, you need the following:

● Functional wired network

● CAT-5 Ethernet cable

To connect the printer to the network, perform the following steps:

1. Connect the CAT-5 Ethernet cable to an available port on the Ethernet hub or router.

2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the printer.

3. Check that one of the network lights (10 or 100) on the network port located on the back of the printer comes on.

It might take a few moments for the printer network settings to become active and available for use. If one of the network lights does not come on, see

problemsolving

4. Print a network configuration page. For more information, see

Wired network setup

Network Configuration page.

Install the printer software

1. Close all applications.

2. Insert the software installation CD into the computer's CD-ROM drive. The Welcome screen displays.

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3. Click Next, and follow the instructions that the Installer provides to check and prepare the system, and install drivers, plug-ins, and software.

This might take several minutes.

Print a Network Configuration page

When the printer is in the Ready state, press and hold the GO button for 5 seconds. The Network Configuration page automatically prints with the printer Configuration page.

Note

To reset the networking card, when the printer is turned off, press and hold the Reset button located on the back of the printer. While holding down the Reset button, turn on the printer, and continue to hold the Reset button until the printer is in the Ready state.

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Wireless connections

The HP LaserJet 1320nw printer includes the IEEE 802.11b/g standard for wireless networking.

The HP LaserJet 1160 and HP LaserJet 1320 series printer models also support the IEEE 802.11b/g standard for wireless networking and Bluetooth wireless connectivity options through optional external accessories.

For a complete list of available Internal HP Jetdirect wireless print servers and HP bt1300 Wireless Printer Adapters (Bluetooth), see

10/100 networking and wireless print servers.

For more information about wireless printing, see

Wireless printing.

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Managing the printer

This chapter provides information on the following topics:

●

Printer information pages

●

Using the hp toolbox

●

Using the embedded Web server

●

Wireless printing

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Printer information pages

Special pages reside within the memory of the printer. These pages help you to diagnose and solve problems with the printer.

Demo page

Note

The Demo page contains examples of text and graphics. To print the Demo page, press G when the printer is ready (Ready light on) and not printing.

Configuration page

The Configuration page lists current settings and properties of the printer. It also contains a status log report. You can print a Configuration page from the printer, the embedded web server, or the HP Toolbox.

To print the Configuration page from the printer, press G in the ready state.

You can also get the information contained in the Event log and the Configuration page through the HP Toolbox without printing the pages. See information.

for 5 seconds when the printer is

Using the hp toolbox for more

Supplies Status page

The Supplies Status page provides information about the print cartridge that is installed in the printer, the amount of toner left in the print cartridge, and the number of pages and print jobs that have been processed. The Supplies Status page also provides ordering and recycling information. The Supplies Status page automatically prints when a Configuration page is printed from the control panel.

Network Configuration page

Note

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The Network Configuration page is only available on the HP LaserJet 1320n, HP LaserJet 1320tn, and HP LaserJet 1320nw printers.

The Network Configuration page provides information about the printer's network configuration, including the IP address, firmware revision, network statistics, protocol information, and so on. The Network Configuration page automatically prints when a Configuration page is printed from the control panel.

Using the hp toolbox

The HP toolbox is a Web application that you can use for the following tasks:

● Check the printer status.

● Configure the printer settings.

● View troubleshooting information.

● View online documentation.

You can view the HP toolbox when the printer is directly connected to your computer or when using a supported network connection. You must have performed a complete software installation to use the HP toolbox.

Note

You do not have to have Internet access to open and use the HP toolbox. However, if you click a link in the Other Links area, you must have Internet access in order to go to the site associated with the link. See

To install the HP Toolbox, you must install the TCP/IP protocol and the most recent version of the Java™ Virtual Machine on the computer. You must also install the DOT4 protocol for all USB connections, LPT connections for Windows 2000 and XP, and LPT1 connections for Windows 98, Me, and NT 4.0. See the system administrator or computer manufacturer's documentation for more information about installing the TCP/IP protocol and the DOT4 protocol. To download the most recent version of the Java Virtual Machine from Sun Microsystems, go to http://www.sun.com/.

Supported operating systems

HP toolbox is supported for the following operating systems:

● Windows 98, 2000, Me, and XP

● Mac OS X v10.2 and later

Supported browsers

To use the HP toolbox, you must have one of the following browsers:

● Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later

● Netscape Navigator 6 or later

To view hp toolbox on Windows

1. On the Start menu, point to Programs, point to HP LaserJet 1160 or HP LaserJet 1320, and choose the HP toolbox.

2. The HP toolbox opens in a Web browser.

Note

Once you open the URL, you can bookmark it so that you can return to it quickly in the future.

To view hp toolbox on Mac

1. Double-click the hard drive icon on the desktop.

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2. Click Applications, and then click Utilities.

3. Double-click hp toolbox.

hp toolbox sections

The HP toolbox software contains these sections:

Status tab

●

Troubleshooting tab

●

Alerts tab

●

Documentation tab

●

Advanced Printer Settings window

●

Network window (available only for the HP LaserJet 1320n, HP LaserJet 1320tn, and

●

HP LaserJet 1320nw printers)

Alerts tab

The Alerts tab allows you to configure the printer to automatically notify you of printer alerts. The Alerts tab has links to these main pages:

● Set up status alerts

● Set up e-mail alerts

● Administrative settings

Set up status alerts

On the Set up status alerts page you can choose to turn alerts on or off, specify when the printer should send an alert, and choose from two different types of alerts:

● a pop-up message

● a task bar icon

Click Apply to activate the settings.

Set up e-mail alerts

This page allows you to designate up to two e-mail addresses to notify of printer status alerts. Follow the instructions on the screen to set up e-mail alerts.

Administrative settings

This page allows you to set the frequency of how often the HP toolbox checks for printer alerts. Three settings are available:

● Less often

● Normal

● More often

If you want to reduce network I/O traffic, reduce the frequency that the printer checks for alerts.

Documentation tab

The Documentation tab contains links to these information sources:

● User Guide. Contains the information about the printer usage, warranty, specifications,

and support that you are currently reading. The user guide is available in both .html and .pdf format.

● Read Me. Contains additional information that is not included in this user guide.

Advanced Printer Settings window

When you click the Advanced Printer Settings link, a new window opens. The Advanced Printer Settings window has two tabs:

● Information tab

● Settings tab

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Information tab

The Information tab provides quick links to the following information:

● Device status

● Device configuration

● Supplies status

● Event log

● Print Info pages

Settings tab

The Settings tab has links to several pages that allow you to view and change the printer's configuration.

Note

Driver settings can override settings made in the HP Toolbox.

● Device Information. View basic information about the printer.

● Paper Handling. View and change the settings for the printer's input tray.

● Printing. View and change the default printer job settings.

● PCL. View and change the PCL font information.

● PostScript. This page is available for the HP LaserJet 1320 series printer only. View

and change the settings for PS errors and timeout.

● Print Quality. View and change the print quality settings.

● Print Modes. View and change the print modes for various media types.

● System Setup. View and change system information.

● I/O. View and change the I/O timeout setting.

● Resets. Change all the printer settings back to the factory default settings.

Network window

This option is only available for the HP LaserJet 1320n, HP LaserJet 1320tn, and HP LaserJet 1320nw printers.

When you click the Network link on the Advanced Printer Settings page, a new window opens. Use this section to configure network settings.

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Using the embedded Web server

The embedded Web server can be directly accessed on the HP LaserJet 1320n, HP LaserJet 1320tn, and HP LaserJet 1320nw printers. The embedded Web server provides the same functions as the Advanced Printer Settings section of the HP toolbox. The main differences between using the embedded Web server and using the HP toolbox are the following:

● You do not need to install any software on the computer. You only need to have a

supported Web browser. To use the embedded Web server, you must have Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later or Netscape Navigator 4.75 or later.

● The embedded Web server is available in English only.

● The embedded Web server does not provide e-mail or status alerts.

The embedded Web server allows you to view printer and network status and to manage printing functions from your computer instead of from the printer control panel. Below are examples of what you can do using the embedded Web server:

● view printer status information

● view and print internal pages

● determine the remaining life on all supplies and order new ones

● set the size and type of paper loaded in each tray

Note

● view and change tray configurations

● view and change the printer default configuration settings

● view and change network configuration

The embedded Web server works when the printer is connected to an IP-based network. The embedded Web server does not support IPX-based printer connections.

You do not have to have Internet access to open and use the embedded Web server. However, if you click a link in the Other Links area, you must have Internet access in order to go to the site associated with the link.

To open the embedded Web server

1. In a supported Web browser, type the IP address or hostname for the printer. To find the

IP address, print a Configuration page at the printer by pressing and holding G 5 seconds.

Once you open the URL, you can bookmark it so that you can return to it quickly in the future.

2. The embedded Web server has three tabs that contain settings and information about the printer: the Information tab, the Settings tab, and the Networking tab. Click the tab that you want to view.

for

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Information tab

The Information pages group consists of the following pages.

● Device Status. This page displays the printer status and shows the life remaining of

HP supplies. This page also displays product information such as the network name, network address, and model information.

●

Configuration. This page shows the information found on the printer Configuration page.

● Supplies Status. This page shows the life remaining of HP supplies and provides

supplies part numbers.

● To order new supplies, click Order Supplies in the Other Links area on the left side

of the window.

● To visit any web site, you must have Internet access.

●

Event log. This page shows a list of all printer events and errors.

● Print Info Pages. This page has links that allow you to print the various information

pages that reside within the memory of the printer.

Settings tab

This tab allows you to configure the printer from your computer. If this printer is networked, always consult with the printer administrator before changing settings on this tab.

The Settings tab contains the following pages:

● Device Information. View and change basic information about the printer.

● Paper Handling. View and change the settings for the printer's input tray.

● Printing. View and change the default printer job settings.

● PCL. View and change the PCL font information.

● PostScript. View and change the settings for PS errors and timeout.

● Print Quality. View and change the print quality settings.

● Print Modes. View and change the print modes for various media types.

● System Setup. View and change system information.

● I/O. View and change the I/O timeout setting.

● Service. Complete service tasks in the printer, such as changing all the printer settings

back to the factory default settings.

Networking tab

This tab allows the network administrator to control network-related settings for the printer when it is connected to an IP-based network.

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Wireless printing

Wireless networks offer a safe, secure, and cost-effective alternative to traditional wired network connections. The HP LaserJet 1320nw printer has built-in wireless connectivity. For the other printer models, see available wireless print servers.

IEEE 802.11b/g standard

10/100 networking and wireless print servers for a list of

With wireless IEEE 802.11b/g compliant connectivity, the printers can be placed in the office or home and connected to a wireless network running Microsoft, Apple, NetWare, UNIX

Linux

network operating systems. This wireless technology provides a high-quality printing solution without the physical constraints of wiring. Peripherals can be conveniently placed in an office or home and can be easily moved without changing network cables.

Optional external HP Jetdirect 802.11b/g print servers are available for USB connections.

See the documentation that came with the HP LaserJet 1320nw printer for more information.

, or

Bluetooth

Bluetooth wireless technology is a low-power, short-range radio technology that can be used to wirelessly connect computers, printers, personal digital assistants, cell phones, and other devices.

Unlike infra-red technology, Bluetooth's reliance on radio signals means that devices do not have to be in the same room, office, or cubicle with an unobstructed line of sight in order to communicate. This wireless technology increases portability and efficiency within business network applications.

Bluetooth adapters are available for USB and parallel connections.

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Printing tasks

This chapter provides information on the following topics:

●

Manual feed

●

Canceling a print job

●

Understanding print quality settings

●

Using EconoMode (saves toner)

●

Optimizing print quality for media types

●

Guidelines for using media

●

Choosing paper and other media

●

Loading media into the input trays

●

Printing an envelope

●

Printing on transparencies or labels

●

Printing on letterhead and preprinted forms

●

Printing on custom-size media and card stock

●

Automatic two-sided printing (duplex)

●

Printing on both sides of the paper (manual two-sided printing)

●

Printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper (N-up printing)

●

Printing booklets

●

Printing watermarks

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Manual feed

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

To print using manual feed, access the printer Properties or Printer Setup in your software application, and select Manual Feed (Tray 1) from the Source Tray drop-down list. See

Printer Properties (driver) for instructions. After you have enabled the setting, feed the single

sheet of media, and press the G

button each time to print.

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Canceling a print job

You can cancel a print job from a software application or a print queue.

To stop the printer immediately, remove the remaining paper from the printer. After the printer stops, use one of the following options.

● Printer control panel: To cancel the print job, press and release the C

the printer control panel.

● Software application: Typically, a dialog box appears briefly on your screen, allowing

you to cancel the print job.

● Windows print queue: If a print job is waiting in a print queue (computer memory) or

print spooler, delete the job there. Go to the Printer screen in Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP, click Start, Settings, and Printers. Double-click the HP LaserJet 1160 or the HP LaserJet 1320 icon to open the window, select your print job, and click Delete.

● Desktop print queue (Mac OS): For Mac OS 9, double-click the printer icon in the

Finder to open the printer queue, highlight the print job, and click Trash. For Mac OS X, open Print Center (or Printer Setup Utility in v10.3), double-click the printer name, select the print job, and click Delete.

● HP Toolbox: Open HP Toolbox, browse to the printer's Device Status page, and click

Cancel Job. See

● Embedded Web server: Open the printer's embedded Web server page, and click

Cancel Job. See

ANCEL

Using the hp toolbox for more information.

Using the embedded Web server for more information.

button on

If the status lights on the control panel continue to blink after you cancel a print job, the computer is still sending the job to the printer. Either delete the job from the print queue or wait until the computer finishes sending data. The printer will return to the Ready state.

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Understanding print quality settings

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

You can change the settings in the printer Properties to accommodate the types of jobs you are printing. The following are the settings:

● 1200 dpi: (HP LaserJet 1320 series printer only) This setting uses ProRes 1200 to

provide fine-line detail at 1200 x 1200 dpi.

● 1200 dpi effective output quality: This setting provides 1200 dpi effective output

quality using FastRes 1200.

● 600 dpi: This setting provides 600 x 600 dpi output with Resolution Enhancement

technology (REt) for improved text.

● EconoMode (Saves Toner): Text is printed using less toner. This setting is useful when

you are printing drafts. You can turn on this option independently of other print quality settings. See

1. Access the printer Properties (or Printing Preferences in Windows 2000 and XP). See

Printer Properties (driver) for instructions.

2. On the Paper/Quality tab or the Finishing tab (the Paper Type/Quality tab for some

Mac drivers), select the print quality setting you want to use.

Using EconoMode (saves toner) for more information.

Optimizing print quality for media types for more information.

Note

Not all printer features are available in all drivers or operating systems. See the printer Properties (driver) online Help for information about availability of features for that driver.

To change the print quality settings for all future print jobs, access the Properties through the Start menu in the Windows task bar. To change the print quality settings only for the current software application's use, access the Properties through the Print Setup menu in the application you are using to print. See

Printer Properties (driver) for more information.

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Using EconoMode (saves toner)

EconoMode is a feature that allows the printer to use less toner per page. Selecting this option will extend the life of the toner supply and will reduce cost per page. However, it will also reduce print quality. The printed image is lighter, but it is adequate for printing drafts or proofs.

HP does not recommend the full-time use of EconoMode. If EconoMode is used full-time when the average toner coverage is significantly less than 5 percent, it is possible that the toner supply will outlast the mechanical parts in the print cartridge. If print quality begins to degrade under these circumstances, you must install a new print cartridge, even if there is toner supply remaining in the cartridge.

1. To enable EconoMode, access the printer Properties (or Printing Preferences in

Windows 2000 and XP). See

2. On the Paper/Quality tab or the Finishing tab (the Paper Type/Quality tab for some

Mac drivers), select the EconoMode checkbox.

Graphics quality for instructions.

Note

Not all printer features are available in all drivers or operating systems. See the printer Properties (driver) online Help for information about availability of features for that driver.

See Graphics quality for instructions on enabling EconoMode for all future jobs.

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Optimizing print quality for media types

Media type settings control the temperature of your printer's fuser. You can change the settings for the media that you are using to optimize the print quality.

You can access the optimizing feature from the Paper tab in your printer driver, from HP Toolbox, or from the embedded Web server.

The HP LaserJet 1160 and HP LaserJet 1320 series printers provide a number of print modes that allow the unit to adapt more specifically to the printer's media environment. The following tables provide an overview of the driver print modes.

Note

When using the CARDSTOCK, ENVELOPE, LABEL, and ROUGH modes, the printer pauses between pages and the number of pages per minute decreases.

Driver print modes

Mode Purpose and media

PLAIN

LIGHT

HEAVY

CARDSTOCK Card stock or thick media

TRANSPARENCY 4-mil, 0.1 Monochrome Overhead

ENVELOPE Standard HP LaserJet envelopes

LABEL Standard HP LaserJet labels

BOND Bond paper

ROUGH Rough paper

75 to 104 g/m2 (20 to 27 lb)

< 75 g/m2 (20 lb)

90 to 105 g/m2 (24 to 28 lb)

Transparencies (OHTs)

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Guidelines for using media

The following sections provide guidelines and instructions for printing on transparencies, envelopes, and other special media. Guidelines and specifications are included to help you select media that optimizes print quality and avoid media that may cause jams or damage the printer.

Paper

For best results, use conventional 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper. Make sure that the paper is of good quality and free of cuts, nicks, tears, spots, loose particles, dust, wrinkles, voids, and curled or bent edges.

If you are unsure about what type of paper you are loading (such as bond or recycled), check the label on the package of paper.

Some paper causes print quality problems, jamming, or damage to the printer.

Paper usage

Symptom Problem with paper Solution

Poor print quality or toner adhesion.

Problems with feeding.

Dropouts, jamming, or curl. Stored improperly. Store paper flat in its

Increased gray background shading.

Excessive curl.

Problems with feeding.

Jamming or damage to printer. Cutouts or perforations. Do not use paper with cutouts

Problems with feeding. Ragged edges. Use good quality paper.

Too moist, too rough, too smooth, or embossed.

Faulty paper lot.

Might be too heavy. Use lighter paper.

Too moist, wrong grain direction, or short-grain construction.

Try another kind of paper: between 100-250 Sheffield and 4-6 percent moisture content.

Check the printer and make sure that the appropriate media type has been selected.

moistureproof wrapping.

Use long-grain paper.

Print using the straight-through output path.

Check the printer and make sure that the appropriate media type has been selected.

or perforations.

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Note

The printer uses heat and pressure to fuse toner to the paper. Make sure that any colored paper or preprinted forms use inks that are compatible with the printer temperature (200° C (392° F) for 0.1 second).

Do not use letterhead that is printed with low-temperature inks, such as those used in some types of thermography.

Do not use raised letterhead.

Do not use transparencies designed for Inkjet printers or other low temperature printers. Use only transparencies that are specified for use with HP LaserJet printers.

Labels

HP recommends that you print labels from the single-sheet priority input slot (Tray 1) using the straight-through output path. See

Straight-through output path for more information.

CAUTION

Do not feed a sheet of labels through the printer more than once. The adhesive degrades and might damage the printer.

Label construction

When selecting labels, consider the quality of the following components:

● Adhesives: The adhesive material should be stable at 200° C (392° F), the printer's

maximum temperature.

● Arrangement: Only use labels with no exposed backing between them. Labels can peel

off sheets that have spaces between the labels, causing serious jams.

● Curl: Prior to printing, labels must lie flat with no more than 13 mm (0.5 in.) of curl in any

direction.

● Condition: Do not use labels with wrinkles, bubbles, or other indications of separation.

Transparencies

Transparencies must be able to withstand 200° C (392° F), the printer's maximum temperature.

You can print transparencies from the main input tray (Tray 2). However, do not load more than 75 transparencies at one time.

Envelopes

HP recommends that you print envelopes from the single-sheet priority input slot (Tray 1) using the straight-through paper path. See

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Straight-through output path for more information.

Envelope construction

Envelope construction is critical. Envelope fold lines can vary considerably, not only between manufacturers, but also within a box from the same manufacturer. Successful printing on envelopes depends upon the quality of the envelopes. When selecting envelopes, consider the following components:

●

Weight: The weight of the envelope paper should not exceed 90 g/m jamming might result.

● Construction: Prior to printing, envelopes should lie flat with less than 6 mm (0.25 in.)

curl and should not contain air. Envelopes that trap air may cause problems. Do not use envelopes that contain clasps, snaps, tie strings, transparent windows, holes, perforations, cut outs, synthetic materials, stamping, or embossing. Do not use envelopes with adhesives that do not require moistening, but rely instead on pressure to seal them.

● Condition: Make sure that the envelopes are not wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise

damaged. Make sure that the envelopes do not have any exposed adhesive.

● Sizes: From 90 x 160 mm (3.5 x 6.3 in.) to 178 x 254 mm (7 x 10 in.).

(24 lb), or

Envelopes with double-side seams

An envelope with double-side-seam construction has vertical seams at both ends of the envelope rather than diagonal seams. This style might be more likely to wrinkle. Make sure that the seam extends all the way to the corner of the envelope as shown in the following illustration:

1 acceptable envelope construction 2 unacceptable envelope construction

Envelopes with adhesive strips or flaps

Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip or with more than one flap that folds over to seal must use adhesives compatible with the heat and pressure in the printer: 200° C (392° F). The extra flaps and strips might cause wrinkling, creasing, or jams.

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Envelope storage

Proper storage of envelopes contributes to good print quality. You should store envelopes flat. If air is trapped in an envelope, creating an air bubble, the envelope might wrinkle during printing.

Card stock and heavy media

You can print many types of card stock from the paper input tray, including index cards and postcards. Some card stock performs better than others because its construction is better suited for feeding through a laser printer.

For optimum printer performance, do not use paper heavier than 157 g/m is too heavy might cause misfeeds, stacking problems, paper jams, poor toner fusing, poor print quality, or excessive mechanical wear.

(42 lb). Paper that

Note

You might be able to print on heavier paper if you do not fill the input tray to capacity and if you use paper with a smoothness rating of 100-180 Sheffield.

Card stock construction

●

Smoothness: 135-157 g/m 100-180 Sheffield. 60-135 g/m of 100-250 Sheffield.

● Construction: Card stock should lie flat with less than 5 mm (0.2 in.) of curl.

● Condition: Make sure that the card stock is not wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise damaged.

● Sizes: Only use card stock within the following size ranges:

● Minimum: 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 in.)

● Maximum: 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14.0 in.)

(36-42 lb) card stock should have a smoothness rating of

(16-36 lb) card stock should have a smoothness rating

Card stock guidelines

Set margins at least 2 mm (0.08 in.) away from the edges.

Letterhead and preprinted forms

Letterhead is premium paper that often has a watermark, sometimes uses cotton fiber, and is available in a wide range of colors and finishes with matching envelopes. Preprinted forms can be made of a broad spectrum of paper types ranging from recycled to premium.

Many manufacturers now design these grades of paper with properties optimized for laser printing and advertise the paper as laser compatible or laser guaranteed. Some of the rougher surface finishes, such as cockle, laid, or linen, might require the special fuser modes that are available on some printer models to achieve adequate toner adhesion.

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Some page-to-page variation is normal when printing with laser printers. This variation cannot be observed when printing on plain paper. However, this variation is obvious when printing on preprinted forms because the lines and boxes are already placed on the page.

To avoid problems when using preprinted forms, embossed paper, and letterhead, observe the following guidelines:

● Avoid using low-temperature inks (the kind used with some types of thermography).

● Use preprinted forms and letterhead paper that have been printed by offset lithography

or engraving.

● Use forms that have been created with heat-resistant inks that will not melt, vaporize, or

release undesirable emissions when heated to 205° C (401° F) for 0.1 second. Typically, oxidation-set or oil-based inks meet this requirement.

● When the form is preprinted, be careful not to change the moisture content of the paper,

and do not use materials that change the paper's electrical or handling properties. Seal the forms in moisture-proof wrap to prevent moisture changes during storage.

● Avoid processing preprinted forms that have a finish or coating.

● Avoid using heavily embossed or raised-letterhead papers.

● Avoid papers that have heavily textured surfaces.

● Avoid using offset powders or other materials that prevent printed forms from sticking

together.

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Choosing paper and other media

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

● Minimum: 76 by 127 mm (3 by 5 in.)

● Maximum: 216 by 356 mm (8.5 by 14 in)

Properties such as weight, grain, and moisture content are important factors that affect printer performance and quality. To achieve the best possible print quality, only use highquality media designed for laser printers. See and media specifications.

Printer media specifications for detailed paper

Note

Always test a sample of the media before you purchase large quantities. Your media supplier should understand the requirements specified in the HP LaserJet printer family print media guide (HP part number 5963-7863). See information.

Printer media specifications for more

HP media

HP recommends the following HP media:

● HP Multipurpose Paper

● HP Office Paper

● HP All-in-One Printing Paper

● HP LaserJet Paper

● HP Premium Choice LaserJet Paper

Media to avoid

The HP LaserJet 1160 and HP LaserJet 1320 series printers can handle many types of media. Use of media outside the printer's specifications will cause a loss of print quality and increase the chance of paper jams occurring.

● Do not use paper that is too rough.

● Do not use paper with cutouts or perforations other than standard 3-hole punched paper.

● Do not use multipart forms.

● Do not use paper with a watermark if you are printing solid patterns.

Media that may damage the printer

In rare circumstances media can damage the printer. The following media must be avoided to prevent possible damage:

● Do not use media with staples attached.

● Do not use transparencies designed for Inkjet printers or other low temperature printers.

Use only transparencies that are specified for use with HP LaserJet printers.

● Do not use photo paper intended for Inkjet printers.

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● Do not use paper that is embossed or coated and is not designed for the temperatures

of the printer's image fuser. Select media that can tolerate temperatures of 200° C (392° F) for 0.1 second. HP produces a selection of media that is designed for the HP LaserJet 1160 and HP LaserJet 1320 series printers.

● Do not use letterhead paper with low temperature dyes or thermography. Preprinted

forms or letterhead must use inks that can tolerate temperatures of 200° C (392° F) for

0.1 second.

● Do not use any media that produces hazardous emissions, or that melts, offsets, or

discolors when exposed to 200° C (392° F) for 0.1 second.

To order HP LaserJet printing supplies, go to http://www.hp.com/go/ljsupplies/ in the U.S. or to http://www.hp.com/ghp/buyonline.html/ worldwide.

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Loading media into the input trays

The following sections describe how to load media into the different input trays.

CAUTION

Note

If you try to print on media that is wrinkled, folded, or damaged in any way, a jam might occur. See

Printer media specifications for more information.

Single-sheet priority input slot (Tray 1)

The single-sheet priority input slot holds one sheet of media up to 163 g/m2 (43 lb) or one envelope, transparency, or card. Load media with the top forward and the side to be printed facing up. To prevent jams and skewing, always adjust the side media guides before feeding the media.

When feeding media into the single-sheet priority input slot, the printer pulls the media

partially into the engine and waits for you to press the G wait for the printer to stop before feeding another sheet of media. You can only feed one sheet of media at a time.

button (blinking light). You must

250-sheet input tray (Tray 2 or optional Tray 3)

The input tray holds up to 250 pages of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper or fewer pages of heavier media (25 mm (0.9 in) or less stack height). Load media with the top forward and the side to be printed facing down. To prevent jams and skewing, always adjust the side and rear media guides.

When you add new media, make sure that you remove all of the media from the input tray and straighten the stack of new media. This helps prevent multiple sheets of media from feeding through the printer at one time, reducing media jams.

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Printing an envelope

Only use envelopes that are recommended for laser printers. See Printer media

specifications for more information.

Note

You must load envelopes one at a time in the single-sheet priority input slot (Tray 1).

1. To prevent the envelope from curling as it prints, open the straight-through output door.

2. Before loading the envelope, open the single-sheet priority input slot (Tray 1), and adjust

the media guides to the width of the envelope.

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3. Place the envelope with the side to be printed facing up and the top edge along the left

media guide. Feed the envelope into the slot. The envelope will partially feed into the printer, and the printer will pause.

Note

If the envelope has a flap on the short edge, feed that edge into the printer first.

4. Access the printer Properties (or Printing Preferences in Windows 2000 and XP). See

Printer Properties (driver) for instructions.

5. On the Paper/Quality tab or the Paper tab (the Paper Type/Quality tab for some Mac

drivers), select Envelope as the media type.

Not all printer features are available in all drivers or operating systems. See the printer Properties (driver) online Help for information about availability of features for that driver.

6. Print the document.

To print using manual feed, see

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Printing on transparencies or labels

Only use transparencies and labels that are recommended for use in laser printers, such as HP transparency film and HP LaserJet labels. See information.

Printer media specifications for more

CAUTION

Note

Be sure to set the correct media type in the printer settings as instructed below. The printer adjusts the fuser temperature according to the media type setting. When printing on special media such as transparencies or labels, this adjustment prevents the fuser from damaging the media as it passes through the printer.

Inspect the media to make sure that it is not wrinkled or curled and that it does not have any torn edges or missing labels.

1. Open the straight-through output door.

2. Before feeding the media, open the single-sheet priority input slot (Tray 1), and adjust

the media guides to the width of the media.

3. Feed a single page in the single-sheet priority input slot (Tray 1). Make sure that the top

of the media is forward and the side to be printed (rough side) is facing up. The media will partially feed into the printer, and the printer will pause.

You can load multiple transparencies in the main input tray (Tray 2). However, do not load more than 75 transparencies at a time.

4. Access the printer Properties (or Printing Preferences in Windows 2000 and XP). See

Printer Properties (driver) for instructions.

5. On the Paper/Quality tab or the Paper tab (the Paper Type/Quality tab for some Mac

drivers), choose the correct media type.

Not all printer features are available in all drivers or operating systems. See the printer Properties (driver) online Help for information about availability of features for that drivers.

6. Print the document. Remove the media from the back of the printer as it prints to prevent

it from sticking together, and place the printed pages on a flat surface.

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Printing on letterhead and preprinted forms

The HP LaserJet 1160 and HP LaserJet 1320 series printers can print on letterhead and preprinted forms that can withstand temperatures of 205° C (401° F).

1. Before feeding the media, open the single-sheet priority input slot, and adjust the media

guides to the width of the media.

2. Feed the media with the top forward and the side to be printed facing up. The media will

partially feed into the printer and the printer will pause.

3. Print the document.

To print using manual feed, see

Note

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To print a single-page cover letter on letterhead, followed by a multiple-page document, feed the letterhead face up in the single-sheet priority input slot (Tray 1), and load the standard paper in the main input tray (Tray 2). The printer automatically prints from the single-sheet priority input slot first.

Manual feed.

Printing on custom-size media and card stock

The HP LaserJet 1160 and HP LaserJet 1320 series printer can print on custom-size media or card stock between 76 by 127 mm (3 by 5 inches) and 216 by 356 mm (8.5 by 14 inches).

CAUTION

Use the main input tray for multiple sheets. See media sizes.

Make sure that the sheets are not stuck together before you load them.

1. Open the straight-through output door.

2. Before feeding the media, open the single-sheet priority input slot (Tray 1), and adjust

the media guides to the width of the media.

Main input tray (Tray 2) for the supported

Note

3. Feed the media in the single-sheet priority input slot (Tray 1) with the narrow side

forward and the side to be printed facing up. The media will partially feed into the printer, and the printer will pause.

4. Select the correct size in the printer settings. (Software settings can override printer

Properties.)

5. Access the printer Properties (or Printing Preferences in Windows 2000 and XP). See

Printer Properties (driver) for instructions.

6. On the Paper/Quality tab or the Paper tab (the Paper Type/Quality tab for some Mac

drivers), select the custom size option. Specify the dimensions of the custom-size media.

Not all printer features are available in all drivers or operating systems. See the printer Properties (driver) online Help for information about availability of features for that driver.

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7. Print the document.

To print using manual feed, see

Manual feed.

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Automatic two-sided printing (duplex)

Automatic two-sided printing is standard for the HP LaserJet 1320 series printer. Automatic two-sided printing supports A4, letter, and legal paper.

Note

Depending on the media size, you might have to adjust the automatic two-sided printing media-size selector to the appropriate size. Push in the media-size selector for letter/legalsize media. Pull out the media-size selector for A4-size media.

LTR LGL

The following sections provide instructions for the different operating systems.

Windows

To automatically print on both sides of the paper (HP LaserJet 1320 series printer only), perform the following steps:

1. Make sure that the straight-through output door is closed.

2. Access the printer Properties (or Printing Preferences in Windows 2000 and XP).

3. On the Finishing tab, select Print On Both Sides.

4. Print the document.

Mac OS 9

1. Do a File-Print, select Layout, and select Print on Both Sides.

2. If the Print on Both Sides check box does not appear, perform the following steps:

a. On the desktop, click Printer queue.

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b. On the Menu bar, select Printing-Change Setup.

c. On the Installable Options-Change menu, select Duplex Unit.

d. On the To menu, select Installed.

e. Click OK.

Mac OS X

1. Do a File-Print, select Duplex, and select Print on Both Sides.

2. If the Print on Both Sides check box does not appear, perform the following steps:

a. In Print Center (Printer Setup Utility for Mac OS X v10.3), click Printer queue.

b. On the Menu bar, select Printers-Show Info.

c. On the Installable Options menu, check Duplex Unit.

d. Click Apply Changes.

e. Close the menu.

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Printing on both sides of the paper (manual two-sided printing)

To print on both sides of the paper (manual two-sided printing), you must run the paper through the printer twice. You can print using the top output bin or the straight-through output door. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you use the top output bin for lightweight paper and use the straight-through output path for any heavy media or media that curls when printed.

Note

This feature is not supported in Mac OS X.

Manual two-sided printing can cause the printer to become dirty, reducing print quality. See

Cleaning the printer for instructions if the printer becomes dirty.

Manual two-sided printing using the top output bin

The following sections provide instructions for the different operating systems.

Windows

1. Make sure that the straight-through output door is closed.

2. Access the printer Properties (or Printing Preferences in Windows 2000 and XP). See

Printer Properties (driver) for instructions.

3. On the Device Settings tab, select the option to allow manual two-sided printing.

4. On the Finishing tab, select Print On Both Sides. Make sure that Correct Order for

Straight Paper Path or Straight Paper Path is not checked.

Note

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Not all printer features are available in all drivers or operating systems. See the printer Properties (driver) online Help for information about availability of features for that driver.

5. Print the document.

6. After side one has printed, remove the remaining paper from the input tray, and set it

aside until after you finish the manual two-sided print job.

7. Gather the printed pages, and straighten the stack.

Note

The asterisk (*) in the illustration identifies the page corner.

8. Place the stack back in the input tray. The printed side should be facing up with the

bottom edge towards the printer.

9. Press the GO button on the control panel to print side two.

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Mac OS 9 (HP LaserJet 1160 printer)

Note

For the HP LaserJet 1160 printer, two-sided printing is not supported in Mac OS X.

1. Make sure that the straight-through output door is closed.

2. Do a File-Print, select Layout, and select Print on Both Sides.

3. Print the document.

4. After side one has printed, remove the remaining paper from the input tray, and set it

aside until after you finish the manual two-sided print job.

5. Gather the printed pages, and straighten the stack.

6. Place the stack back in the input tray. The printed side should be facing up with the

bottom edge towards the printer first.

7. Press the G

button on the control panel to print side two.

Mac OS 9 (HP LaserJet 1320 series printer)

For the HP LaserJet 1320 series printer, two-sided printing is not supported in Mac OS X.

1. Make sure that the straight-through output door is closed.

2. If Manual Duplex does not appear as a printer option, perform the following steps:

a. Verify that hp Manual Duplex&Booklet (Classic) was selected when the software

driver was installed with the Custom Install option.

b. Do a File-Print, select Plug-In Preferences, and click the right-facing arrow. The

right-facing arrow changes to a down-facing arrow, and the hp Manual Duplex&Booklet feature displays.

c. Select Print Time Filters, select hp Manual Duplex&Booklet , and click Save

Settings.

d. Select Manual Duplex, and select Print on Both Sides.

3. Print the document.

4. After side one has printed, remove the remaining paper from the input tray, and set it

aside until after you finish the manual two-sided print job.

5. Gather the printed pages, and straighten the stack.

6. Place the stack back in the input tray. The printed side should be facing up with the

bottom edge towards the printer first.

7. Press the G

button on the control panel to print side two.

Manual two-sided printing using the straight-through output door

The following sections provide instructions for the different operating systems.

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Windows

1. Open the straight-through output door.

2. Access the printer Properties (or Printing Preferences in Windows 2000 and XP). See

Printer Properties (driver) for instructions.

3. On the Device Settings tab, select the option to allow manual two-sided printing.

4. On the Finishing tab, select Print On Both Sides. Ensure that Straight Paper Path is

checked.

Note

Not all printer features are available in all drivers or operating systems. See the printer Properties (driver) online Help for information about availability of features for that driver.

5. Print the document using the single-sheet priority input slot (Tray 1). Feed the pages into

the slot one at a time.

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6. Gather the printed pages, and straighten the stack. Turn the printed side down with the

top edge toward the printer.

7. Feed the pages into the single-sheet priority input slot (Tray 1) one at a time, starting

with the first sheet printed. Feed the printed side facing down and the top edge forward.

Note

Mac OS 9 (HP LaserJet 1160 printer)

For the HP LaserJet 1160 printer, two-sided printing is not supported in Mac OS X.

1. Open the straight-through output door.

2. Do a File-Print, select Layout, and select Print on Both Sides.

3. Select Correct Order for Straight Paper Path.

4. Print the document using the single-sheet priority input slot (Tray 1). Feed the pages into

the slot one at a time.

5. After side one has printed, remove the remaining paper from the input tray, and set it

aside until after you finish the manual two-sided print job.

6. Gather the printed pages, and straighten the stack. Turn the printed side down with the

top edge toward the printer.

7. Feed the pages into the single-sheet priority input slot (Tray 1) one at a time, starting

with the first sheet printed.

Mac OS 9 (HP LaserJet 1320 series printer)

For the HP LaserJet 1320 series printer, two-sided printing is not supported in Mac OS X.

1. Open the straight-through output door.

2. If Manual Duplex does not appear as a printer option, perform the following steps:

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a. Verify that hp Manual Duplex&Booklet (Classic) was selected when the software

driver was installed with the Custom Install option.

b. Do a File-Print, select Plug-In Preferences, and click the right-facing arrow. The

right-facing arrow changes to a down-facing arrow, and the hp Manual Duplex&Booklet feature displays.

c. Select Print Time Filters, select hp Manual Duplex&Booklet, and click Save

Settings.

d. Select Manual Duplex, and select Print on Both Sides.

e. Select Alternate output bin is open (straight through paper path).

3. Print the document using the single-sheet priority input slot (Tray 1). Feed the pages into

the slot one at a time.

4. After side one has printed, remove the remaining paper from the input tray, and set it

aside until after you finish the manual two-sided print job.

5. Gather the printed pages, and straighten the stack. Turn the printed side down with the

top edge toward the printer.

6. Feed the pages into the single-sheet priority input slot (Tray 1) one at a time, starting

with the first sheet printed.

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Printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper (N-up printing)

You can select the number of pages that you want to print on a single sheet of paper. If you choose to print more than one page per sheet, the pages appear smaller and are arranged on the sheet in the order that they would otherwise be printed.

1. From your software application, access the printer Properties (or Printing Preferences in

Windows 2000 and XP). See

2. On the Finishing tab (the Layout tab for some Mac drivers), select the correct number

of pages per sheet.

Printer Properties (driver) for instructions.

Note

Not all printer features are available in all drivers or operating systems. See the printer Properties (driver) online Help for information about availability of features for that driver.

3. There is also a check box for page borders and a pull-down menu to specify the order of

pages printed on the sheet.

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Printing booklets

You can print booklets on letter, legal, or A4 paper.

1. Load the paper, and make sure that the straight-through output door is closed.

2. Access the printer Properties (or Printing Preferences in Windows 2000 and XP). See

Printer Properties (driver) for instructions.

3. On the Device Settings tab, select the option to allow manual two-sided printing.

4. On the Finishing tab (the Paper Type/Quality tab for some Mac drivers), select the

option to Print On Both Sides. Ensure that Straight Paper Path is not checked.

Note

5. Set the number of pages per sheet to 2. Select the appropriate binding option, and click

OK. Print the document.

6. If you are printing on card stock or heavy media, see

the straight-through output door for instructions.

For all other media types, see instructions.

7. Fold and staple the pages.

This feature is not available for Mac OS X v10.1 and later on the HP LaserJet 1320 series printer.

Manual two-sided printing using the top output bin for

Manual two-sided printing using

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Printing watermarks

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

1. From your software application, access the printer Properties (or Printing Preferences in

Windows 2000 and XP). See

2. On the Effects tab (the Watermark/Overlay tab for some Mac drivers), select the

watermark you want to use.

Printer Properties (driver) for instructions.

Note

Not all printer features are available in all drivers or operating systems. See the printer Properties (driver) online Help for information about availability of features for that driver.

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Maintenance

This chapter provides information on the following topics:

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Cleaning the printer

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Changing the pickup roller

●

Cleaning the pickup roller

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Changing the printer separation pad

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Cleaning the printer

Clean the outside of the printer with a clean, damp cloth when necessary.

CAUTION

WARNING!

Do not use ammonia-based cleaners on or around the printer.

During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can accumulate inside the printer. Over time, this buildup can cause print quality problems, such as toner specks or smearing, and paper jams. To correct and prevent these types of problems, you can clean the print cartridge area and the printer media path.

Cleaning the print cartridge area

You do not need to clean the print cartridge area often. However, cleaning this area can improve the quality of your printed sheets.

Before cleaning the printer, turn the printer off by unplugging the power cord, and wait for the printer to cool.

1. Open the print cartridge door, and remove the print cartridge.

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To prevent damage, do not expose the print cartridge to light. Cover the print cartridge if necessary. Also, do not touch the black sponge transfer roller inside the printer. By doing so, you can damage the printer.

2. With a dry, lint-free cloth, wipe any residue from the media path area and the print

cartridge cavity.

3. Replace the print cartridge, and close the print cartridge door.

4. Plug the power cord back into the printer.

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Cleaning the printer media path

If you are experiencing toner specks or dots on the printouts, clean the printer media path. This process uses a transparency to remove dust and toner from the media path. Do not use bond or rough paper.

Note

For best results use a sheet of transparency. If you do not have any transparencies, you can use copier grade media (70 to 900 g/m

(18 to 24 lb.)) with a smooth surface.

1. Make sure that the printer is idle and the Ready light is on.

2. Load the media in the input tray.

3. Print a cleaning page using one of the following methods:

● Access the HP toolbox. See

Using the hp toolbox for instructions. Click the

Troubleshooting tab, and click Print Quality Tools. Select the cleaning page. Or

● On the printer control panel, press and hold the G

on (about 10 seconds). When all three lights come on, release the G

button until all three lights come

button.

The cleaning process takes approximately 2 minutes. The cleaning page will stop periodically during the cleaning process. Do not turn the printer off until the cleaning process has finished. You might need to repeat the cleaning process several times to thoroughly clean the printer.

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Changing the pickup roller

Normal use with good media causes wear. The use of poor media might require more frequent replacement of the pickup roller.

If the printer regularly mispicks (no media feeds through), you might need to change or clean the pickup roller. See

Ordering supplies and accessories to order a new pickup roller.

CAUTION

Failure to complete this procedure might damage the printer.

1. Unplug the power cord from the printer, and allow the printer to cool.

2. Open the print cartridge door, and remove the print cartridge.

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3. Remove the main input tray (Tray 2).

4. Open the front automatic two-sided path door (HP LaserJet 1320 series printer only).

5. Place the printer on the work surface with the front of the printer facing up.

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6. Pull the white tabs outward, and rotate the tabs up.

7. Slide the right tab to the right, and leave the tab in this position throughout the procedure.

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8. Slide the pickup roller assembly to the right, and remove the left end cap.

9. Remove the pickup roller.

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10. Insert the left side of the new pickup roller into the left slot (1), and insert the right side (with notches in the shaft) into the right slot (2).

11. Rotate the shaft until the notches engage and the shaft clicks into place.

12. Place the end cap over the shaft on the left side, push the end cap to the right, and rotate the tab downward into position.

13. Push the right tab to the left, and rotate the tab downward into position.

14. Place the printer on the work surface with the top of the printer facing up.

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15. Close the front automatic two-sided path door.

16. Reinstall the print cartridge, and close the print cartridge door.

17. Plug the printer in to turn it back on.

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Cleaning the pickup roller

If you want to clean the pickup roller rather than replace it, follow the instructions below:

1. Remove the pickup roller as described in steps 1 through 9 of

2. Dab a lint-free cloth in water, and scrub the roller.

3. Using a dry, lint-free cloth, wipe the pickup roller to remove loosened dirt.

4. Allow the pickup roller to dry completely before you reinstall it in the printer (see steps 10 through 17 of

Changing the pickup roller).

Changing the pickup roller.

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Changing the printer separation pad

Normal use with good media causes wear. The use of poor media might require more frequent replacement of the separation pad. If the printer regularly pulls multiple sheets of media at a time, you might need to change the separation pad.

1. Remove the main input tray (Tray 2).

2. Locate the separation pad.

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3. Remove the screws.

4. Remove the separation pad.

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5. Insert the new separation pad.

6. Replace the screws.

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Problemsolving

This chapter provides information on the following topics:

●

Finding the solution

●

Status light patterns

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Common Macintosh problems

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Troubleshooting PostScript (PS) errors

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Paper handling problems

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Printed page is different than what appeared on screen

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Printer software problems

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Improving print quality

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Clearing jams

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Wired network setup problemsolving

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Finding the solution

You can use this section to find the solution to common printer problems.

Step 1: Is the printer set up correctly?

● Is the printer plugged into a power outlet that is known to work?

● Is the on/off switch in the on position?

● Is the print cartridge properly installed? See

● Is paper properly loaded in the input tray? See

Yes If you answered yes to the questions above, go

No If the printer will not turn on, Contact HP support.

Changing the print cartridge.

Loading media into the input trays.

Step 2: Is the Ready light on?

Do the control panel lights look like this picture?

Note

See Printer control panel for a description of the lights and buttons on the control panel.

Yes Go to Step 3: Can you print a demo page?

No If the control panel lights do not look like the

picture above, see

If you are unable to resolve the problem,

HP support.

Status light patterns.

Contact

Step 3: Can you print a demo page?

Press the GO button to print a demo page.

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Yes If the demo page printed, go to Step 4: Is the

print quality acceptable?

No If no paper came out, see Paper handling

problems.

If you are unable to resolve the problem,

HP support.

Contact

Step 4: Is the print quality acceptable?

Yes If the print quality is acceptable, go to Step 5: Is

the printer communicating with the computer?

No If the print quality is poor, see Improving print

quality.

Verify that the print settings are correct for the media you are using. See

other media for information on adjusting the

settings for various types of media.

If you are unable to resolve the problem,

HP support.

Choosing paper and

Contact

Step 5: Is the printer communicating with the computer?

Try printing a document from a software application.

Yes If the document prints, go to Step 6: Does the

printed page look like you expected?

No If the document does not print, see Printer

software problems.

If you are using a Macintosh computer, see

Common Macintosh problems.

If you are using a PS driver, see

PostScript (PS) errors.

If you are unable to resolve the problem,

HP support.

Troubleshooting

Contact

Step 6: Does the printed page look like you expected?

Yes The problem should be resolved. If it is not

resolved,

Contact HP support.

No See Printed page is different than what

appeared on screen.

If you are unable to resolve the problem,

HP support.

Contact

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Contact HP support

● In the United States, see http://www.hp.com/support/lj1160/ for the HP LaserJet 1160

printer, or see http://www.hp.com/support/lj1320/ for the HP LaserJet 1320 series printer.

● In other locations, see http://www.hp.com/.

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Status light patterns

Light status legend

Symbol for "light off"

Symbol for "light on"

Symbol for "light blinking"

Control panel light message

Light status State of the printer Action

Initialization/Startup

While in the Startup state, the Go, Ready, and Attention lights cycle (at the rate of 500 ms) one after another.

During the Initialization process, pressing buttons has no effect.

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Control panel light message (continued)

Light status State of the printer Action

Reconfiguration Initialization

During the printer start up, you can request special initialization sequences that reconfigure the printer. When one of the sequences is requested, such as Cold Reset, the lights cycle as in the Initialization/Startup state.

Ready

The printer is ready with no job activity.

During the Reconfiguration process, pressing buttons has no effect.

To print a Configuration page, press and hold the G

button

for 5 seconds.

To print a Demo page, press and release the G

button.

Processing Data

The printer is processing or receiving data.

To cancel the current job, press the C

ANCEL

button.

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Control panel light message (continued)

Light status State of the printer Action

Job Cancel Pressing the GO button has no

effect.

Once the cancellation process has been completed, the printer returns to the Ready state.

Manual Feed or Continuable Error

This state can be reached in the following circumstances:

● Manual feed

● Out of paper for the

specified tray

● General continuable error

● Memory configuration error

● Personality/Job related

error

Attention

This state can be reached in the following circumstances:

● Paper tray is empty

● Door open

● Paper jam

● Misfeed from tray

To recover from the error and print whatever data is possible, press the G

button.

If the recovery is successful, the printer goes to the Processing Data state and completes the job.

If the recovery is unsuccessful, the printer returns to the Continuable Error state.

To reset the printer after a jam, press the G

button.

You might need to clear the error manually, and press the

button or close the top cover.

If the error persists, the printer returns to the Attention state.

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Control panel light message (continued)

Light status State of the printer Action

Fatal Error ● Turn off the printer, wait 10

● If you are unable to

seconds, and turn on the printer.

resolve the problem,

Contact HP support.

Accessory Error

(HP LaserJet 1320 series printer only)

Cleaning Page

The cleaning page feature is not available through the control panel. The cleaning page can be activated using the HP Toolbox, which is included as part of the overall printer software package.

To display additional error information, press the Go button. The light pattern changes. For more information about the light pattern now displayed, see

indicators. When you release

the Go button, the printer returns to the initial Accessory Error state.

During cleaning mode, pressing buttons has no effect. The printer motor slows down and the printer prints a page.

Accessory error

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HP 1320, 1320NW, 1320N User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Printer basics

Quick access to more information

WWW links for drivers, software, and support

User guide links

Where to look for more information

Printer configurations

hp LaserJet 1160 printer

hp LaserJet 1320 printer

hp LaserJet 1320n printer

hp LaserJet 1320tn printer

hp LaserJet 1320nw printer

Walk around

Printer control panel

Media paths

Single-sheet priority input slot (Tray 1)

Main input tray (Tray 2)

Straight-through output path

Output bin

Print cartridge access

Printer software

Supported operating systems

Installing printer software

Printer Properties (driver)

Print setting priorities

Printer Properties online help

Software for Windows

Printer drivers

Available printer drivers

hp toolbox

Embedded Web server

Software for Macintosh computers

hp LaserJet 1160 printer

hp LaserJet 1320 series printer

PostScript Printer Description files (PPDs)

Printer media specifications

Supported media sizes

Printer connections

USB connections

Connecting the USB cable

Parallel connections

Connecting the parallel cable

Network connections

Connecting to the network

Wireless connections

Managing the printer

Printer information pages

Demo page

Configuration page

Supplies Status page

Network Configuration page

Using the hp toolbox

Supported operating systems

Supported browsers

To view hp toolbox on Windows

To view hp toolbox on Mac

hp toolbox sections

Status tab

Troubleshooting tab

Other links

Alerts tab

Documentation tab

Advanced Printer Settings window

Network window

Using the embedded Web server

To open the embedded Web server

Information tab

Settings tab

Networking tab

Other links

Wireless printing

IEEE 802.11b/g standard

Bluetooth

Printing tasks

Manual feed

Canceling a print job

Understanding print quality settings