HP Deskjet 1280 User's Guide
User’s Guide
HP Deskjet 1280
User’s Guide
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Edition 1, 2/2005
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Safety Information
Always follow basic safety precautions
when using this product to reduce risk of
injury from fire or electric shock.
1 Read and understand all instructions
in the documentation that comes with
the printer.
2 Observe all warnings and instructions
marked on the product.
3 Unplug this product from wall outlets
before cleaning.
4 Do not install or use this product near
water, or when you are wet.
5 Install the product securely on a
stable surface.
6 Install the product in a protected
location where no one can step on or
trip over the line cord, and the line
cord cannot be damaged.
7 If the product does not operate
normally, see “Troubleshooting.”
8 There are no user-serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
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Contents
1 Welcome
Using this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
For more information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
2 Printer basics and connections
Understanding the printer parts and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Connecting the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
For Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
For Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Using the printer on a network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
For Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Changing print settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Using the print cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Replacing the print cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Aligning the print cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Cleaning the print cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Installing other software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Printing from MS-DOS software programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
3 Printing and loading media
Loading paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Main paper tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Rear manual feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Minimum printing margins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Printing on various paper types and sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Printing on transparencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Printing on HP media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Printing on standard-sized paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Printing on custom-sized paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Printing on envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Printing on cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Printing on thick plain paper or photo paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
Printing on both sides of the paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Understanding smart software features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
4 Using the Toolbox
Printer Status tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Information tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
HP Instant Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
myPrintMileage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Ordering printing supplies directly through the Toolbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Printer Services tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox (Macintosh). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Displaying the HP Inkjet Toolbox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Viewing the HP Inkjet Utility panels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
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5 Troubleshooting
Power cannot be turned on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Printer is not responding (nothing prints) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Paper feed problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Paper skew problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Paper is jammed in the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Tips for avoiding paper jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
A blank page is ejected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Poor print quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Printout is faded or colors are dull. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Colors are bleeding into each other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Ink is smearing onto white (blank) areas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Text is jagged at the edges (not smooth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Something on the page is missing or incorrect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Unexpected results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Text or graphics are cut off at page edges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Placement of the text or graphics is incorrect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Meaningless characters are printed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Wrong fonts are printed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Colors are different than they should be . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
Slow printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
Printer lights blink. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Network printing problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
Uninstalling the printer software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
USB installation failed or nothing prints through USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
Printer does not print after switching ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
Print cartridge problem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
Printing a sample page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Printing a diagnostic page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
Cancelling a print job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-13
6 Customer Support
Toolbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
HP Instant Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
HP telephone support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
A Printer specifications
B HP supplies and accessories
C Regulatory information
Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement
Index
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Welcome
1
Your printer can print vibrant colors on paper up to 330 by 483 mm (13 by 19 inches).
It connects directly to computers that have parallel or Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports.
The printer can also be shared on a network.
Using this guide
This guide includes the following sections:
Printer basics and connections – Describes the printer parts and explains how to
connect using a USB or a parallel cable, how to conn ect to a net work, and how t o connect
to an external print server. Also explains how to use the print cartridges.
Printing and loading media – Illustrates how to load print media and explains how to
print on various paper types and sizes.
Using the Toolbox – De scribes the feat ures of the Tool box, such as ink level info rmation,
print cartridge maintenance, and links to the onscreen user’s guide (which contains
“how-to” and troubleshooting instructions) and the myPrintMileage website (which keeps
track of printer usage information).
Troubleshooting – Helps you solve printer problems and explains how to contact
Customer Support.
Customer Support – Lists support services to obtain assistance for your prin te r.
Printer specifications and HP supplies – Lists information such as print cartridge part
numbers, supported media, tray capacity, and system requirements.
For more information
Toolbox – Contains “how-to” and trou bleshooting instructions and a llows access to printer
maintenance functions and HP information.
Starter CD – Includes printer software, additional software templates, a utility that lets you
copy the printer software to a floppy disk, an electronic copy of this user’s guide, and
ordering information.
Website – http://www.hp.com/support/dj1280 links to the HP Support website for the
latest printer software, product, operating system, and support information.
HP Instant Support – A web-based tool that provides product-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 your local HP Customer Care Center.
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Printer basics and connections
2
Understanding the printer parts and functions
1 Output tray – Collects the printed pages.
2 Paper guides – Guides the paper into the printer.
3 Access cover – Lets you access the print cartridges and jammed paper.
4 Print Cartridge light – Blinks when the access cover is open or a cartridge error occurs.
5 Cancel button – Cancels the current print job.
6 Resume button – Blinks while waiting for a printed page to dry. Press if you do not want
to wait.
7 Power button – Turns the power off and on.
8 Postcard guide – Extends to guide short media into the printer.
9 Main paper tray – Holds up to 150 sheets of standard paper or 30 transparencies.
10 USB port – Connector for the Universal Serial Bus cable.
11 Parallel port – Connector for the parallel cable.
12 Rear manual feed – Feeds thicker paper that requires a straight paper path.
13 Removable panel knob – Turns counterclockwise t o remove the rear pan el, or clockwise
to lock it.
14 Removable panel – Lets you access jammed paper.
15 Power input – Connector for the power cable.
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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 print server.
It is recommended that you install the software befor e you conne ct t he p rinte r t o the com put er.
For Windows
Use a USB cable to connect the printer to the computer if the co mput er has a USB por t and is
running Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP.
If your computer does not meet these specifications, connect the printer to your computer
using a parallel cable.
In most cases, after you install the printer software and connect a printer to the computer,
you can install additional printers with USB cables without reinstalling the printing software.
Software-first installation (recommended)
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 in 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 onscreen instructions.
6 Click Connected directly to this computer, and then click Next.
7 If you are using a USB cable, select USB Cable and click Next.
If you are using a parallel cable, select Parallel Cable. From the Ports drop-down list,
select the parallel port on which the printer is connected.
If the setup program detects an existing parallel connect ion and pr omp ts you, you can choose
to install the printer on the port that is detected. In addition, if you select the Express Install
check box, the setup program will install using default settings.
8 Click Next and follow the onscreen instructions.
9 Connect the USB cable or parallel cable to the computer and the printer when prompted.
The Found New Hardware wizard appears on the computer screen and t he print er icon is
created in the Printers folder.
Connect only the cable you have selected in step 7.
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Hardware-first installation
If you have connected a USB cable to the ports on the compute r and the printer before
installing the printer software, the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the
computer screen.
If you have connected a parallel cable and restarted the system, the Found New Hardware
wizard appears on the computer screen.
1 Click Next in the Found New Hardware wizard.
2 Click Search for the best driver for your device (recommended), and then click Next.
3 Insert the Starter CD into the CD-ROM drive.
If the CD menu appears, click Exit twice to close the CD menu.
4 Select Specify a location.
5 Click Browse to locate the root directory on the Starter CD, and then click OK.
6 Click Next and follow the onscreen instructions.
7 Click Next, and then click Finish.
Upon completion of the hardware-first installation process, the Found New Hardware wizard
will automatically launch the setup program. This gives you the option to install non-driver
components such as the Toolbox.
For Macintosh
You can connect your printer to Macintosh computers through the USB port.
Mac OS X
1 Insert the Starter CD into your CD-ROM drive and double-click the CD icon on the
Mac desktop.
2 Double-click the installer icon.
3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
4 Connect the USB cable to the printer and computer.
5 Open the Print Center.
6 Click the Add Printer button.
7 Select USB from the menu.
8 Select the printer from the printer list.
9 Click the Add button.
Follow these steps to set the printer as the computer’s default printer:
1 Open the Print Center.
2 Click the printer.
3 Do one of the following:
• From the Printers menu, select Make Default.
• Press Command + D.
The printer name becomes bold, or a blue bullet appears next to the printer name to indicate
that it is the default printer.
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Using the printer on a network
Your printer can be shared in a network environment by connecting it directly t o a networ k via
an optional HP Jetdirect external print server. For information about setting up HP Jetdirect
print servers, see your HP Jetdirect hardware and software installation guides.
For Windows
Installing the printer driver through network using the printer
setup program
You must install your HP Jetdirect print server first, then connect t he printer to the network and
install the printer software.
1 Connect the network cable between the HP Jetdirect print server and a network port.
2 Start Windows and make sure no other Windows applications are running.
3 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 in the command line box
type the letter of your computer’s CD-ROM drive followed by :\setup (for example,
type D:\setup).
4 Click Install Printer Driver from the CD menu.
5 Choose your language and click OK.
6 Follow the onscreen instructions.
7 Click Connected via the network, and then click Next.
8 Click Client setup for client-server printing, and then click Next.
9 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Installing the printer driver through network using Add Printer
1 Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers (Windows NT 4.0, 98, Me, and
2000) or Printers and Faxes (Windows XP).
2 Double-click Add Printer, and then click Next.
3 For Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP, select Network Printer.
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For Windows NT 4.0, select Network Printer Server.
4 Click Next.
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5 Do one of the following steps:
• Type in the network path or queue name of the shared printer and click Next. Click
Have Disk when prompted to select the printer model.
• Click Next and locate the printer in the Shared printers list.
6 Click Next and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Connecting to a print server
You must install your HP Jetdirect print server first, then connect t he printer to the network and
install the printer software.
1 Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers (Windows NT 4.0, 98, Me, and
2000) or Printers and Faxes (Windows XP).
2 Right-click the printer icon in the Printers folder and select Properties.
3 Do one of the following:
• For Windows NT 4.0, 2000, and XP: Click the Ports tab, and then click Add Port.
• For Windows 98 and Me: Click the Details tab, and then click Add Port.
4 Select the desired port (such as the HP Standard TCP/IP Port) and click the New Port
button.
5 Click Next and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the connection.
Changing print settings
For Windows:
You can access the printing features and change the default print settings from the Printers
folder:
1 Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers (Windows NT 4.0, 98, Me,
and 2000) or Printers and Faxes (Windows XP).
2 Right-click the printer icon in the Printers folder and select Properties
(Windows 98 or Me), Document Defaults (Windows NT 4.0), or Printing Preferences
(Windows 2000 or XP).
To change the current print settings, access the Print dialog box of the application you are
using (typically done by clicking the File menu, clicking Print, and then clicking Properties).
For Macintosh:
To change print settings, click the File menu, and then click Page Setup or Print.
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Using the print cartridges
Replacing the print cartridges
Use only the recommended print cartridges. See “HP supplies and accessories” for part
numbers and ordering information.
To load the print cartridges:
1 Turn the printer on and open the top cover.
The print cartridge cradle will move to the center of the printer.
2 Flip up the print cartridge latch, grasp the top of the old print cartridge, and pull it up and
out of its cradle.
3 Remove the new print cartridge from its package, and without touching the ink nozzles or
contacts, gently remove the tape covering the ink nozzles.
4 Push the new cartridge down firmly into its cradle slot, and close the print cartridge latch.
5 Close the printer’s top cover.
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Aligning the print cartridges
The printer has an automatic alignment feature that aligns the print cartridges whenever they
are replaced. If the printout looks blurry, you can align them manually.
1 Open the Toolbox: Click Start, point to Programs, HP Deskjet 1280, and then click
HP Deskjet 1280 Toolbox.
2 Click the Printer Services tab.
3 Click Align Print Cartridges.
4 Follow the onscreen instructions to align the print cartridges.
You can also align the print cartridges from the Services tab in the printer driver.
Cleaning the print cartridges
The print cartridges for your printer have microscopic nozzles that can clog when exp osed to
the air for more than a few minutes. The printer is designed to prevent nozzles from drying out
when it is idle and when it is turned off by using the Power button.
A print cartridge that is not used for long periods of t ime can also clog, resulting in a n oticeable
decrease in print quality. To unclog the nozzles, you need to clean the print cartr idges.
Clean the print cartridges if the printed characters are incomplete, or if dots or lines are
missing from the printed text or graphics.
Cleaning the print cartridges too often wastes ink and reduces the life of the print cartridges.
To clean the print cartridges:
1 Open the Toolbox: Click Start, point to Programs, HP Deskjet 1280, and then click
HP Deskjet 1280 Toolbox.
2 Click the Printer Services tab.
3 Click Clean Print Cartridges and follow the onscreen instructions.
4 If you still find a problem in the printout, repeat this cleaning process.
5 If the printout is still unsatisfactory, use a new print cartridge.
You can also clean the print cartridges from the Services tab in the printer driver.
Poor contact between the print cartridges and cartridg e cradles might also a ffect the q uality of
the printout. When this occurs, try cleaning the print cartridges and cartridge cradles:
1 Remove the print cartridge from the printer.
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2 Clean the electrical contacts on the print cartridge cradle with a dry cotton swab.
3 Clean the electrical contacts on the print cartridge with a dry, lint-free cloth. To prevent
damage to the electrical contacts, you should wipe the contacts only once. Do not wipe
the ink nozzles on the print cartridge.
4 Reinstall the print cartridge.
Installing other software
HP Deskjet Control Panel for DOS – Allows you to configure print settings in an
MS-DOS
software. See also “Printing from MS-DOS software programs”.
Linux driver – Visit http://www.linuxprinting.org to download the software.
If you are using Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows XP, you must have
administrator privileges to install a printer driver.
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environment. Visit http://www.hp.com/support/dj1280 to download the
Printing from MS-DOS software programs
When printing from MS-DOS®, you can adjust printer settings in two ways: in the HP Deskjet
Control Panel for DOS and from within your DOS application’s printer driver.
HP Deskjet Control Panel for DOS can be downloaded from
http://www.hp.com/support/dj1280
You have access to many printer features through application-specific DOS printer drivers;
however, some software manufacturers do not develop printer drivers for their DOS
applications. Use HP Deskjet Control Panel for DOS to specify the default printer settings for
printing from DOS applications.
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Printing and loading media
Your HP printer is designed to print on a variety of media, such as plain paper, envelopes,
and transparencies. It works well with most office paper types or quality 25 percent cotton
bond paper. Because it uses ink to produce an image, paper that accepts ink well produces
the best results.
It is best to test a variety of paper types before buying large quantities. Find a paper type that
works well. HP inkjet media will produce the best-quality results.
Paper that is too thin, has a slick texture, or “stretches” easily ca n feed improperly t hrough
the printer’s paper path.
Paper that is heavily textured or does not accept ink well can cause poorly filled graphics
or text.
To ensure that paper feeds properly, use only one type of paper at a time in the ma in t ray.
Try to use a paper type that has previously worked well with your printer.
You can print on the media listed below. For details, see “Printer specifications.”
Standard paper
Custom paper
Envelopes
Cards
Thick cards (0.52 mm or 0.02 in.)
Labels
Transparencies and slides
HP special paper
If printing more than one page on transp arencies, photo paper, or other special paper, the
Resume light blinks after each page has been printed to allow for the printed page to dry
before printing the next page. Press the Resume button if you do not want to wait for the
printed page to dry before printing the following page.
Loading paper
Main paper tray
The main paper tray is designed to hold the paper type you use most often. It can hold up to
150 sheets of plain paper or 30 transparencies.
To load paper in the main paper tray:
1 Lift the output tray and slide the paper width and length adjusters to their outermost
positions.
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2 Insert a stack of paper, up to 19 mm (0.75 in.) or 150 sheets, print-side down along the
right side of the main paper tray, until it stops.
3 Slide the paper width and length adjusters in until they stop at the edges of the paper.
4 In the printer driver, change the print settings to match the paper size, type, source,
and orientation, and then click OK. (For instructions on accessing the printer driver,
see “Changing print settings.”)
Rear manual feed
The rear manual feed is designed for printing on thicker paper like cardstock and photo pap er
without bending or warping. This manual feed is designed to give you a straight paper path.
To feed paper manually:
1 In the printer driver, click the Paper/Quality tab and select Manual Feed from the
Source is drop-down list. (For instructions on accessing the printer driver, see “Changing
print settings.”)
2 Change any other print settings if necessary and click OK.
3 Print your document.
4 When the Resume button blinks, insert paper print-side up into the rear ma nual feed at the
back of the printer, making sure that the edge of the sheet is aligned with the alignment
mark at the side of the slot.
5 Press the Resume button on the printer to start printing.
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Minimum printing margins
Paper type/size Minimum printing margins
Letter, Legal, and Executive size paper Left: 6.4 mm (0.25 in.)
A4-size paper Left: 3.4 mm (0.13 in.)
A3, A3+, B4-size paper
Ledger/Tabloid (11 by 17 in.)
Statement
Super B (13 by 19 in.)
Banner (Tabloid)
Banner (A3)
Custom
A5, B5-size paper
Cards (4 by 6 in., 5 by 8 in., A6)
Envelopes (#10, A2, Monarch, DL, C5, C6)
Right: 6.4 mm (0.25 in.)
Top: 3 mm (0.12 in.)
Bottom: 12.7 mm (0.50 in.)
Right: 3.4 mm (0.13 in.)
Top: 3 mm (0.12 in.)
Bottom: 12.7 mm (0.5 in.)
Left: 5.1 mm (0.20 in.)
Right: 5.1 mm (0.20 in.)
Top: 3 mm (0.12 in.)
Bottom: 12.7 mm (0.5 in.)
Left: 3.3 mm (0.13 in.)
Right: 3.3 mm (0.13 in.)
Top: 3 mm (0.12 in.)
Bottom: 12.7 mm (0.5 in.)
Photos (4 by 6 in.) with tear-off tab Left: 3.3 mm (0.13 in.)
Right: 3.3 mm (0.13 in.)
Top: 3.3 mm (0.13 in.)
Bottom: 3.3 mm (0.13 in.)
HP Greeting Card envelopes (4.38 by 6 in.) Left: 3 mm (0.12 in.)
Right: 3 mm (0.12 in.)
Top: 3 mm (0.12 in.)
Bottom: 12.7 mm (0.5 in.)
Banners - Letter size (8.5 by 11 in.) Left: 6.4 mm (0.25 in.)
Right: 6.4 mm (0.25 in.)
Top: 3 mm (0.12 in.)
Bottom: 12.7 mm (0.5 in.)
Banners - A4 size (8.27 by 11.7 in.) Left: 3.4 mm (0.13 in.)
Right: 3.4 mm (0.13 in.)
Top: 3 mm (0.12 in.)
Bottom: 12.7 mm (0.5 in.)
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Printing on various paper types and sizes
Printing on transparencies
Use HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film, which is specifically designed to work with your
HP printer. See “HP supplies and accessories” for part numbers and ordering information.
To print on transparencies:
1 Insert HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film, up to 30 sheets, rough-side down and the
adhesive strip pointing forward, along the right side of the main paper tray until it stops.
2 Slide the paper width and length adjusters in until they stop at the edges of the
transparencies.
3 For Windows:
In the printer driver, click the Paper/Quality tab and do the followin g (fo r ins tru ctions on
accessing the printer driver, see “Changing print settings”):
• In the Type is drop-down list, select the appropriate transparency media (such as
HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film).
• In the Size is drop-down list, select the size of your transparency (such as Letter
or A4).
• In the Source is drop-down list, select Tray 1.
• In the Print Quality drop-down list, select Best.
For Macintosh:
• Select the size of your transparency (such as Letter or A4).
• Open the Paper Type/Quality panel and select the appropriate transparency media
(such as HP Premium Inkjet Transparency film).
•Select Tr ay 1.
• Click the Quality drop down list and select Best.
Use Best mode to print transparencies. This mode provides a longer drying time and ensures
that the ink dries completely before the next page exits the printer.
4 Change any other print settings if necessary and click OK.
5 Print your transparencies.
It is recommended to remove each transparency as it prints and set it aside to dry. Allowing
wet media to stack up may cause smearing.
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Printing on HP media
Use HP media for optimum print quality. These media type s are specifically designed to work
with your HP printer. They include HP Premium Inkjet Paper, HP Premium Photo Paper,
HP Bright White Paper, and HP Greeting Card Paper. See “HP supplies and accessories” for
part numbers and ordering information.
To print on HP media:
1 Insert a stack of HP media, up to 19 mm (0.75 in.) or 150 sheets, print-side down along
the right side of the main paper tray, until it stops.
2 Slide the paper width and length adjusters in until they stop at the edges of the paper.
3 For Windows:
In the printer driver, click the Paper/Quality tab and do the followin g (fo r ins tru ctions on
accessing the printer driver, see “Changing print settings”):
• In the Type is drop-down list, select the appropriate HP media (such as HP Premium
Inkjet Paper).
• In the Size is drop-down list, select the size of your HP media (such as Letter or A4).
• In the Source is drop-down list, select Tray 1.
• In the Print Quality drop-down list, select Best.
For Macintosh:
• Select the size of your HP media (such as Letter or A4).
• Open the Paper Type/Quality panel and select the appropriate HP media (such as
HP Premium Inkjet Paper).
•Select Tr ay 1.
• Click the Quality drop down list and select Best.
4 Change any other print settings if necessary and click OK.
5 Print your document.
Printing on standard-sized paper
To print on standard-sized paper:
1 Insert a stack of paper, up to 19 mm (0.75 in.) or 150 sheets, print-side down along the
right side of the main paper tray, until it stops.
2 Slide the paper width and length adjusters in until they stop at the edges of the paper.
3 In the printer driver, change the necessary print settings and click OK. (For in structions on
accessing the printer driver, see “Changing print settings.”)
4 Print your document.
Your application might override print settings. Check Page Setup or Print Setup in your
application to change default paper sizes.
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