HP DESKJET 656C User Manual

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Windows

quick reference guide

hp deskjet 656c series

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acknowledgements

Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

notice

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The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including,

but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard will not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential

damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without

the prior written consent of Hewlett-Packard Company.

terms and conventions

The following terms and conventions are used in the quick reference guide:

terms

The HP Deskjet 656c series printer may be referred to as HP Deskjet 656c or HP Deskjet.

symbols

The > symbol guides you through a series of software steps. For example:

Click Start > Programs > hp deskjet 656c series

cautions

A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet or to other equipment. For example:

Caution! Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections.

> Release Notes to view the release notes.

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quick reference guide

hp deskjet 656c series

table of contents

introducing the hp deskjet printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

print cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

printer cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

software updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

finding information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

viewing quick help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Windows 98, Me, and 2000 users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

contacting hp customer care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

support process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

hp e-support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

hp support by phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

obtaining hp repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

obtaining a warranty extension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

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solving Windows installation problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

limited warranty statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

environmental statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

regulatory notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside back cover

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introducing the hp deskjet printer

what’s in the box

Thank you for buying an HP Deskjet printer! Your printer box contains the following items:

• HP Deskjet 656c printer

•Power cord

•Power module

•Printer software CD If any of these items is missing from your box, talk to your HP dealer or contact

HP Customer Care. See “contacting hp customer care” on page 6 for more information.

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• quick reference guide

• quick start poster

• Black print cartridge

• Tri-Color print cartridge

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1. printer 2. quick start poster 3. quick reference guide 4. printer software 5. black print cartridge

6. tri-color print cartridge 7. power cord 8. power module

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print cartridges

The HP Deskjet printer box includes two print cartridges. The print cartridge boxes and the electronic quick help manual contain installation instructions.

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When you replace a print cartridge, verify that you have the correct part number:

•Black—

• Tri-Color—HP 49 (HP 51649)

HP 20 (HP C6614

printer cables

A printer cable is not included in the box. Purchase a USB-compliant interface cable which is used with Windows 98, Me, and 2000 systems.

software updates

Printer software, also called the printer

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driver, communicates your print requests to the printer. Use either of the following methods to obtain copies and updates of the printer software:

• Download the printer software from HP’s Website.

• Phone HP Customer Care to request a CD containing the software update files.

See “contacting hp customer care” on page 6 for support telephone numbers and Website addresses.

1. black print cartridge 2. tri-color print cartridge 3. ink nozzles 4. copper contacts

5. protective plastic tape

Caution!

cartridge, do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Do not remove the copper strips. They are required electrical contacts.

When you replace a print

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finding information

Several documents are included with the HP Deskjet. They provide instructions on how to install the printer software, operate the printer, and find help when you need it. The following chart lists where to find specific types of information.

for information about... see... platform

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Setting up the printer and installing the printer software

Printer features, specifications, maintenance, print cartridges, how to print, and printer problem solving

Printer box contents, HP Customer Care, warranty information, and installation problem solving

Hardware and software compatibility with the printer

Onscreen options in the printer software

HP's empty inkjet cartridge return and recycle program

quick start poster Windows

quick help

(See “viewing quick help” for information)

quick reference guide Windows

HP Deskjet release notes Click

Start > Programs > hp

deskjet series

What’s This? help Click the right mouse button in the relevant screen.

Visit HP's Website at

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or call 1-888-447-0145 (in the U.S.

only)

http://www.hp.com/go/

Windows

> release notes

Windows

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