HP Deskjet 1180cs User's Guide
hp deskjet 1180c series printer
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Contents
Welcome
Using this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Printer Basics and Connections
Understanding the Printer Parts and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Connecting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Connecting the Printer to the USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Using Your Printer on a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Connecting to an External Print Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
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Printing Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Save Your Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Enlarging or Reducing a Document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Handout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Tiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Booklet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Manual Duplex (Two-Sided Printing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Mirror Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Watermark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Imaging Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Printing from DOS Software Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
HP Deskjet Control Panel for DOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Installing the HP Deskjet Control Panel for DOS. . . . . . . . . 3-6
Using the HP Deskjet Control Panel for DOS . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
DOS Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
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Mac LLLL
Setting Up Your Printer on a Macintosh Computer . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Printing Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Printing and Loading Media
Main Paper Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Manual Feed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
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Troubleshooting
Power Cannot Be Turned On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Nothing Is Printed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
A Blank Page is Ejected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Placement of the Text or Graphics is Wrong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Something on the Page is Missing or Incorrect . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Printer Takes a Long Time to Print a Job. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Paper is Jammed in the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Uninstalling the Printer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
USB Installation Failed or Nothing Prints Through USB. . . . . . . 6-5
Printer Does Not Print After Switching Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Aligning the Print Cartridges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Cleaning the Print Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Using and Caring for Print Cartridges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Mac Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Printing a Sample Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Printing a Diagnostic Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Customer Support
Toolbox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
hp instant support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
HP Telephone Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Printer Specifications and HP Supplies
Printer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Ordering HP Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Regulatory Notices
Safety Information
Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement
Index
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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Welcome
1
Your printer can print vibrant colors on paper up to 13 in x 50 in.
It connects directly to IBM and IBM-compatible computers thr ough
a parallel port or a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port. It connects to
Macintosh computers through a USB port. The printer can also be
shared on a network.
Using this Guide
This guide includes the following sections:
z
Printer Basics and Connections
explains how to connect using a USB cable, how to connect to a
network, and how to connect to an external print server.
z
z
z
z
z
L
Win
– Describes the printing and imaging features for
computers running Windows.
L
Mac
– Describes the printing and imaging features for
Macintosh computers and how to connect to Macintosh computers.
Printing on Various Paper Media
use in your printer.
Troubleshooting
how to contact Customer Support.
Printer Specifications and HP Supplies
as print cartridge part numbers, supported media, tray capacity,
and system requirements.
– Describes the printer parts and
– Lists the media that you can
– Helps you solve printer problems and explains
– Lists information such
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For More Information
z
Toolbox
allows access to printer maintenance func tions an d HP in forma ti on.
z
Starter CD
templates, a quick tour of your printer, a utility that lets you copy the
printer software to a floppy disk, an electronic copy of this User's
Guide, and ordering information.
z
Web Site
HP Support web site for latest printer software, product,
operating system, and support information.
z
hp instant support
specific services, troubleshooting tips, and information about your
printer’s ink and media usage. This e-service can be accessed via
the Toolbox
If the suggestions in these resources do not help you solve your printing
problems, see “Troubleshooting” for a list of resources available to you
for the support and maintenance of your printer. Or, ask for assistance
from the HP Customer Care Center.
– Contains “how-to” and troubleshooting instructions, and
– Includes printer software, additional software
– http://www.hp.com/support/dj1180c
.
links to the
–
A Web-based tool that provides product-
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Printer Basics and
2
Connections
Understanding the Printer Parts and Functions
2-1
1 Output tray
2 Paper guides
3 Access cover
paper.
4Cartridge LED
cartridge error occurs.
5
ANCEL
C
ESUME
6
R
Press it if you do not want to wait.
OWER
7
P
8 Postcard guide
9 Main paper tray
10 USB port
11 Parallel port
12 Rear media feed
paper path.
– Collects the printed pages.
– Guides the paper into the printer.
– Gives access to the print cartridges and jammed
– Blinks when the access cover is open or a
button
button
button
– Cancels the current print job.
– Blinks while waiting for a printed page to dry.
– Turns the power off and on.
– Extends to guide short media into the printer.
– Holds the standard paper.
– Jack for the Universal Serial Bus cable.
– Jack for the parallel cable.
– Feeds thicker paper that requires a straight
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13 Removable panel knob
rear panel, or clockwise to lock it.
– Turns counterclockwise for removing t he
14 Removable panel
15 Power input
– Alternate access to jammed paper.
– Connector for the power cable.
Connecting the Printer
Your printer supports local printing and network printing. For local
printing, you can connect the printer using a USB cable or parallel
cable. For network printing, you can connect via an optional
HP external printer server.
Connecting the Printer to the USB Port
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Do not connect a USB and a parallel cable to printer at the same time.
Software-first installation
1
Start Windows and make sure no other Windows applications are
running.
2
Insert the Starter CD into the CD-ROM drive.
The CD menu runs automatically. If the CD menu does not run
automatically, click Start, click Run, and at the command line box,
type the letter of your computer’s CD-ROM drive followed by
:\SETUP (for example, type D:\SETUP).
3
Click Install Printer Driver from the CD menu.
4
Choose your language and click OK.
5
Follow the instructions on the screen.
6
Click Connect directly to this computer, and then click Next.
7
Click USB, and then click Next.
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8
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
9
If you are running Windows 98 and you are prompted to insert the
disk, click OK.Click Browse to locate the file specified under the
system folder (for example, C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM), and then
click OK twice to continue the installation.
10
Connect the USB cable to the computer and the printer.
The Found New Hardware wizard appears on the compu ter scr een
and the printer icon is created in the Printers folder.
If you are running Windows XP, your system will automatically install
the mini-driver for HP Deskjet 1180c Printer. Thus, you will get two
printer icons in the Printers folder — one icon for the mini-driver
(HP Deskjet 1180c) from Windows XP and the other icon for the
PCL3 driver (HP Deskjet 1180c Printer) from the Starter CD.
Hardware-first installation
If you have connected the USB cable to the ports on the computer and
the printer before installing the printer software, the Found New
Hardware wizard appears on the computer screen.
For Windows 98, Windows Me and Windows 2000
1
Click Next in the Found New Hardware wizard.
2
Click Search for the best driver for your device (recommended),
and then click Next.
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3
Insert the Starter CD into the CD-ROM drive.
4
If the CD menu appears, click Exit twice to close the CD menu.
5
Select Specify a location, click Browse to locate the installation files
for the operation system the computer is using, and then click OK.
• For Windows 98 and Windows Me, specify
WINDOWS\PCL3\WIN9X_ME\<LANGUAGE>.
For example, WINDOWS\PCL3\WIN9X_ME\ENU contains the
installation files for the English version of the printer driver.
• For Windows 2000 and Windows XP, specify
WINDOWS\PCL3\WIN2K_XP\<LANGUAGE>.
For example, WINDOWS\PCL3\WIN2K_XP\ENU contains the
installation files for the English version of the printer driver.
Language Abbreviation
Chinese (Simplified) CHS
Chinese (Traditional) CHT
English (US and UK) ENU
Korean KOR
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6
Click Next, and then follow the instructions on the screen.
7
Click Next, and then click Finish.
8
For Windows 98 and Windows Me, repeat steps 5 to 7 when
prompted by the Found New Hardware wizard .
For Windows XP
1
Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers and Faxes.
2
Right-click the printer icon and select Properties.
3
Click the Advanced tab, and then click New Driver.
The Add Printer Driver Wizard appears.
4
Click Next, and then click Have Disk.
5
In the Install From Disk dialog box, click the Browse button.
6
Locate the WINDOWS\PCL3\WIN2K_XP\<LANGUAGE> folder
on the Starter CD, and double-click the hp1180c.inf file.
For example, WINDOWS\PCL3\WIN2K_XP\ENU contains the
installation files for the English version of the printer driver.
Language Abbreviation
Chinese (Simplified) CHS
Chinese (Traditional) CHT
English (US and UK) ENU
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Korean KOR
7
Click Next, and then follow the instructions on the screen.
8
Click Next, and then click Finish.
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Using Your Printer on a Network
Your printer can be shared in a network environment by connecting it
directly to a network via an optional HP Jetdirect external print server.
For information about installation and setup of HP Jetdirect print
servers, refer to your HP Jetdirect Hardware and Sof tware Installation
Guides.
Although alternate installation methods are described below, the Starter
CD is all you need to guide you through a shared printer installation.
Installing a network printer with the Add Printer command:
1
2
3
Start
Click
, select
Double-click
In Windows 95/98/Me, select
Settings
Add Printer
, and then select
.
Network Printer
In Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP, select
Printers
.
.
Network Printer Server
when prompted.
4
Type in the network path or queue name of the shared printer. Click
Have Disk…
the
5
Click
Browse…
option when prompted to select the printer mod el.
and locate the hp1180c.INF file. This file
contains the printer name for you to select. The file is located
on the Starter CD in WINDOWS\PCL3\WINNT\<LANGUAGE> or
WINDOWS\PCL3\WIN9X_ME\<LANGUAGE>. If you need help,
contact your System Administrator.
Language Abbreviation
Chinese (Simplified) CHS
Chinese (Traditional) CHT
English (US and UK) ENU
Korean KOR
6
Installation Option
The
screen appears. Follow the instructions on
the screen to complete the PC configuration process.
,
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Connecting to an External Print Server
If you’ve already installed the printer software and you want to connect
to Jetdirect port:
1
Insert the HP Jetdirect CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If the
installation program does not run automatically, launch Explorer
and locate the file.
2
Select the option to install JetAdmin and follow the instructions
on the screen.
3
After completing the Jet Admin install, select
printer
4
Click the right mouse button and select
5
Select the
6
Select a new Jetdirect port and assign it to the printer.
7
Click OK.
in the Printers folder.
Details
tab, and click
Properties
Add Port
.
hp deskjet 1180c
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Win
L
3
Printing Features
This section describes the features of your new printer, such as tiling,
and the available imaging options, such as converting to grayscale.
For detailed procedures on how to use features, see the online help.
You can access the Printing features using the printer control panel
and right clicking on the printer icon. In Windows 95, 98 or Me,
Properties
select
In Window 2000 or XP, select
also let you access printer properties from the Print dialog.
Save Your Settings
You can save the current driver settings (for example, page orientation,
paper source) for reuse. For convenience,
from most printer driver tabs. You can also r estore pr inter driver d efault
settings by selecting
. In Windows NT 4.0, select
Printing Preference
Quick Sets
Factory Defaults
.
Document Defaults
. Most applications
can be saved
.
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Enlarging or Reducing a Document
Use the HP ZoomSmart feature to enlarge or reduce documents.
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Handout
This is useful when printing presentation slides on regular paper.
If your software application has a handout feature and you select it
in the application, DO NOT select Handout in the Features Tab.
Tiling
Tiling lets you enlarge and print a page in sections and on different
sheets of paper. You can then tile the sheets of paper to form a
large poster.
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For multiple-page documents, only the first page of the document is
tiled. Additional pages in the document must be tiled one at a time.
The available tile sizes in th e dr op do wn list dep e nd on th e pa pe r
size selected.
Booklet
Booklet lets you print and collate a multiple-page document by
printing two pages on each side of the paper. For example, an 8-page
document is printed with pages 1 and 8 on the same side of the
paper and pages 2 and 7 on the other side of the paper. Folding the
printout in half creates a booklet.
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