HP H470B User Manual
HP Officejet H470 Printer series
User Guide
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HP Officejet H470 Printer series
User Guide
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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 HP Printer.
2. Use only a grounded electrical
outlet when connecting this product to
a power source. If you do not know
whether the outlet is grounded, check
with a qualified electrician.
3. Observe all warnings and
instructions marked on the product.
4. Unplug this product from wall
outlets before cleaning.
5. Do not install or use this product
near water, or when you are wet.
6. Install the product securely on a
stable surface.
7. 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.
8. If the product does not operate
normally, see
troubleshoot.
9. There are no user-serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
Maintain and
Contents
1 Get started
Find other resources for the product .........................................................................................6
Accessibility ..............................................................................................................................7
Understand the device parts .....................................................................................................8
Front view ...........................................................................................................................8
Back and side view .............................................................................................................9
Control Panel ....................................................................................................................10
Bottom view ......................................................................................................................11
Travel tips ...............................................................................................................................11
2 Install the accessories
Install and use the battery .......................................................................................................13
Battery safety ....................................................................................................................13
Understand the battery .....................................................................................................14
Charge and use the battery ............................... ........................................................... ....15
Install and use 802.11 and Bluetooth accessories ..................................................................16
Install the 802.11 or Bluetooth wireless USB accessory ...................................................16
802.11 and Bluetooth wireless printing .............................................................................17
About 802.11 ..............................................................................................................17
About Bluetooth ................................. .........................................................................18
3 Use the device
Select print media ...................................................................................................................19
Tips for selecting and using print media ...........................................................................19
Understand specifications for supported media ................................................................21
Understand supported sizes ............................................................. ..........................21
Understand supported media types and weights ........................................................23
Set minimum margins .......................................................................................................23
Load media ........................................................................ .....................................................24
Change print settings ..............................................................................................................24
To change settings from an application for current jobs (Windows) ..................................25
To change default settings for all future jobs (Windows) ..................................................25
To change settings (Mac OS) ...........................................................................................25
Use the HP Solution Center (Windows) ..................................................................................25
Print on both sides (duplexing) .......................... . ................................... .................................26
Guidelines for printing on both sides of a page .................................................................26
To perform duplexing (Windows) ......................................................................................26
To perform duplexing (Mac OS) ........................................................................................ 27
Print on special and custom-sized media ...............................................................................27
To print on special or custom-sized media (Windows) ......................................................27
To print on special or custom-sized media (Mac OS) .......................................................27
Print borderless ......................................................................................................................28
To print a borderless document (Windows) ......................................................................28
To print a borderless document (Mac OS) ........................................................................29
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Print from mobile devices .......................................................................................................29
Print digital photographs ........................................................................................ ...........29
To print with six-ink color ............................................................................................30
Guidelines for printing photographs ............................................................................30
To print from a PictBridge-compatible camera ............................................................31
To transfer photos to your computer ...........................................................................31
Print from mobile phones ..................................................................................................31
To install the Mobile Printing Application on the phone ..............................................32
To print from a mobile phone ......................................................................................32
Print from Pocket PC devices ...........................................................................................32
To install HP Mobile Printing for Pocket PC ................................................................33
To print from Pocket PC devices ................................................................................33
Print from Palm OS devices ..............................................................................................34
To install Printboy ................................. ................................... ...................................34
To install a wireless card ............................................................................................34
To print using standard Palm OS applications ............................................................35
To choose a default printer (optional) .........................................................................35
To print using Documents To Go ......................................................................... .......35
Use memory devices ..............................................................................................................35
Print from memory cards and USB Flash drives ...............................................................35
Cancel a print job ....................................................................................................................37
4 Configure and manage
Manage the device .................................................................................................................38
Monitor the device ............................. ............................... ................................................38
Administer the device .......................................................................................................39
Use device management tools ...............................................................................................39
Toolbox (Windows) ...........................................................................................................40
To open the Toolbox ...................................................................................................40
Toolbox tabs ...............................................................................................................40
HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) ....................................... ................................... .....................41
To open the HP Printer Utility ...................................................................... ...............41
HP Printer Utility panels ..............................................................................................42
Network Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS) .............................................................................42
Toolbox software for PDAs (Pocket PC and Palm OS) .....................................................42
HP Instant Support ...........................................................................................................43
Security and privacy ...................................................................................................43
To gain access to HP Instant Support ........................................................................43
myPrintMileage .................................................................................................................43
Understand the device information pages ..................................................................... .........44
Print device information pages from the control panel ........................................... ...........44
Print device information pages from the software .............................................................45
Configure the device (Windows) .............................................................................................45
Direct connection .............................................................. ................................................46
To install the software before connecting the device (recommended) ........................46
To connect the device before installing the software ..................................................46
To share the device on a locally shared network ........................................................47
Configure the device (Mac OS) ..................................................................... ....................... ..47
To install the software .......................................................................................................47
To share the device on a locally shared network ..............................................................48
Uninstall and reinstall the software .................................. .......................................................48
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802.11 wireless connection ..................... ......................................................... ......................50
About the wireless profile switch .......................................................................................51
About 802.11 wireless network settings ............................................................................51
Set up for 802.11 using factory defaults ...........................................................................52
To set up using ad hoc mode and factory defaults with a USB cable (Windows
and Mac OS) ............................................................................................................... 53
To set up using ad hoc mode and factory defaults with no USB cable (Windows) .....53
To set up a computer to computer (ad hoc) connection using factory defaults
with no USB cable (Mac OS) ......................................................................................54
Set up for 802.11 on existing (non-default) networks ........................................................54
To set up on an existing network with a USB cable (Windows or Mac OS) ................55
To set up on an existing network with no USB cable ..................................................55
Configure and use 802.11 wireless profiles .......................................................... ............56
To configure 802.11 wireless profiles (Windows) ........................................................56
To configure 802.11 wireless profiles (Mac OS) .........................................................57
Use the wireless profile switch ..........................................................................................57
Reset 802.11 wireless profiles to factory defaults .............................................................58
Configure multiple printers for 802.11 (Windows) .............................................................59
Bluetooth wireless connection ................................................................................... .............59
Set up a Bluetooth wireless connection ............................................................................60
Configure Bluetooth wireless settings .................................................... ...........................61
Bluetooth wireless settings options ...................................................................................62
Bluetooth device address ...........................................................................................62
Bluetooth device name ........................................................ .......................................62
PIN code (Pass Key) .......................... ........................ ................................................63
Reset device access ...................................................................................................64
To reset to factory default settings ..............................................................................64
To turn off Bluetooth ........................................................................................ ...........64
Bluetooth discovery ..........................................................................................................64
Bluetooth fonts .............................................................................. ....................................64
Wireless configuration page .............................................................................................65
Bonding ............................................................................................................................65
Bluetooth wireless profiles ................................................................................................65
5 Maintain and troubleshoot
Work with print cartridges ......................................................................... ..............................67
Replace the print cartridges ..............................................................................................67
Align the print cartridges .................................. .................................................................70
Print with a single print cartridge .......................................................................................71
Calibrate color ......................................................... .........................................................71
Maintain the device ...........................................................................................................71
Clean the device ............................................ .. ...........................................................72
Clean the print cartridges ........................................................................................... .72
Store printing supplies ......................................................................................................75
Store print cartridges ..................................................................................................75
Replace the ink service module ..............................................................................................76
Troubleshooting tips and resources .......................................... ..............................................76
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Solve printing problems ..........................................................................................................77
The device shuts down unexpectedly ............................................................................. ..77
All device lights are on or flashing ....................................................................................78
The device is not responding (nothing prints) ...................................................................78
Device does not accept print cartridge ..............................................................................79
Device takes a long time to print .......................................................................................79
Blank or partial page printed .............................................................................................80
Something on the page is missing or incorrect .................................................................80
Placement of the text or graphics is wrong .......................................................................81
Poor print quality and unexpected printouts ............................................................................82
General tips ......................................................................................................................82
Meaningless characters print ............................................................................................83
Ink is smearing ........................... ..................................................... .................................84
Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely ......................................................... ........85
Output is faded or dull colored ..........................................................................................85
Colors are printing as black and white ..............................................................................86
Wrong colors are printing ..................................................................................................86
Printout shows bleeding colors .........................................................................................87
Colors do not line up properly ...........................................................................................87
Lines or dots are missing from text or graphics ................................................................87
Solve paper-feed problems ......................................................................................... ............88
Media is not supported for the device ...................................... .................................... .....88
Media is not picked up ......................................................................................................88
Media is not coming out correctly ....................... ........................ ....................... ...............88
Pages are skewing ...........................................................................................................89
Multiple pages are being picked up ........................................ .................. ........................89
Troubleshoot installation issues ..............................................................................................89
Hardware installation suggestions ...................................................... ............................. .89
Software installation suggestions ...................................................................................... 90
Problems setting up 802.11 or Bluetooth wireless communication ...................................90
Check the wireless printer accessory ...................................... ......................... ..........91
Check the wireless settings ................................................. ......................... ..............91
Check the network communication .............................................................................91
Check the wireless signal ........................... ........................... .....................................92
Clear jams ..............................................................................................................................93
Clear a jam in the device ..................................................................................................93
Tips for avoiding jams .......................................................................................................94
6 Control-panel lights reference
Interpret control-panel lights ...................................................................................................95
A HP supplies and accessories
Order printing supplies online ...............................................................................................101
Accessories ................................. ...................................... ...................................................101
Supplies ................................................................................................................................101
Print cartridges ................................................................................................................ 101
HP media ........................................................................................................................102
B Support and warranty
Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement .........................................................................104
Obtain electronic support ......................................................................................................105
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Obtain HP telephone support ...............................................................................................105
Before you call ................................................................................................................105
Support process .............................................................................................................. 106
HP support by phone ......................................................................................................106
Phone support period ...............................................................................................106
Telephone support numbers ...................................... ......................................... ......106
Placing a call .............................................................................................................108
After the phone support period .................................................................................108
Additional warranty options .............................................................................................108
HP Quick Exchange Service (Japan) ..............................................................................109
Prepare the device for shipment ...........................................................................................109
Remove the print cartridges before shipment .................................................................109
Pack the device ................................. .................................. .................................................110
C Device specifications
Physical specifications ..........................................................................................................112
Product features and capacities ...........................................................................................112
Processor and memory specifications ....................... .................................. .........................113
System requirements ............................................................................................................113
Print resolution ......................................................................................................................114
Environmental specifications ................................................................................................114
Electrical specifications .........................................................................................................114
Acoustic emission specifications (noise levels per ISO 7779) ..............................................115
Memory card specifications .......................................................... ........................................115
D Regulatory information
Environmental sustainability program .......................................................................... .........116
Reduction and elimination ..................... .........................................................................116
Energy consumption .......................................................................................................116
Energy Star® notice ........................................................................................................ 116
Material safety data sheets .............................................................................................117
Recycling ........................................................................................................................117
Product packaging ....................................................................................................117
Plastics ................................................................... ..................................................117
HP products and supplies .........................................................................................117
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union ....118
FCC statement .......................................................... ...........................................................119
Other regulatory information .................................................................................................119
Notice to users in Korea .................................................................................................120
VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan ..............................................120
Notice to users in Japan about the power cord ...............................................................120
Noise emission statement for Germany ..........................................................................120
RoHS notices (China only) .............................................................................................121
LED indicator statement .................................................................................................121
Regulatory model number ........................................... ...................................................121
Declaration of conformity ......................................................................................................122
Index................................................ .................................................. .........................................123
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1 Get started
This guide provides details about how to use the device and to resolve problems.
•
Find other resources for the product
Accessibility
•
Understand the device parts
•
Travel tips
•
Find other resources for the product
You can obtain product information and further troubleshooting resources that are not
included in this guide from the following resources:
Resource Description Location
Readme file and release notes
Toolbox (Microsoft
Windows®)
HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) Contains tools to configure
Toolbox software for PDAs
(Pocket PC and Palm OS)
Control panel Provides status, error, and
Logs and reports Provides information about
®
Provide late-breaking
information and
troubleshooting tips.
Provides information about
print cartridge health and
access to maintenance
services.
For more information, see
Toolbox (Windows).
print settings, calibrate the
device, clean the print
cartridges, print the self-test
diagnostic page, order
supplies online, and find
support information from the
Web site.
For more information, see
Printer Utility (Mac OS).
Provides status and
maintenance information
about the device. You can
view ink levels and battery
charge level, understand
device lights, align print
cartridges, and also configure
802.11 and Bluetooth
wireless settings for wireless
printing.
warning information about
operations.
events that have occurred.
Included on the Starter CD.
Typically installed with the
device software.
Typically installed with the
device software.
HP
For more information, see
Toolbox software for PDAs
(Pocket PC and Palm OS).
For more information, see
Control-panel lights reference.
For more information, see
Monitor the device.
6 Get started
(continued)
Resource Description Location
Self-test diagnostic page
HP Web sites Provide the latest printer
HP telephone support Lists information to contact
HP photo and imaging
software help
HP Solution Center (Windows) Allows you to change device
Device information:
•
Product name
◦
Model number
◦
Serial number
◦
Firmware version
◦
number
Accessories installed (for
•
example, the duplexer)
Number of pages printed
•
from the trays and
accessories
Printing supply status
•
software, and product and
support information.
HP. During the warranty
period, this support is often
free of charge.
Provides information about
using the software.
settings, order supplies, start,
and access the onscreen
Help. Depending on the
devices you have installed,
the HP Solution Center
provides additional features,
such as access to the HP
photo and imaging software
and the Fax Setup Wizard.
For more information, see
Use the HP Solution Center
(Windows).
For more information, see
Understand the device
information pages.
www.hp.com/support
www.hp.com
For more information, see
Obtain HP telephone support.
Typically installed with the
device software.
Accessibility
The device provides a number of features that make it accessible for people with
disabilities.
Visual
The device software is accessible for users with visual impairments or low vision
through the use of your operating system's accessibility options and features. It also
supports most assistive technology such as screen readers, Braille readers, and voiceto-text applications. For users who are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in
the software and on the control panel have simple text or icon labels that convey the
appropriate action.
Mobility
Accessibility
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For users with mobility impairments, the device software functions can be executed
through keyboard commands. The software also supports Windows accessibility
options such as StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys, and MouseKeys. The device
doors, buttons, paper trays, and paper guides can be operated by users with limited
strength and reach.
Support
For more details about the accessibility of this product and HP's commitment to
product accessibility, visit HP's Web site at
For accessibility information for the Mac OS, visit the Apple Web site at
www.apple.com/accessibility.
Understand the device parts
• Front view
•
Back and side view
Control Panel
•
Bottom view
•
Front view
www.hp.com/accessibility.
1 Input tray extension (not included in models for some countries/regions) – Slides
2 Input tray – Holds the media. Remove media and close this tray when the device is not
3 Wide media paper guide – Letter, legal, and A4 are loaded flush against this guide.
8 Get started
up to support legal size print media. This prevents possible media feed problems.
in use.
(continued)
4 Media width guide – Adjusts to accommodate different media sizes. Slide to the right to
accommodate narrow media. This automatically slides the narrow media guide to the left
to ensure that media is aligned for correct print margins.
5 Narrow media guide – When you move the media width guide to the right, this guide
automatically slides to the left to accommodate narrower media.
6 Print cartridge latches – Lift these latches for easy removal and insertion of print
cartridges.
7 Print cartridge cradle compartments – Holds the print cartridges.
8 Front access cover – Provides access to the print cartridges and for clearing paper
jams. This cover must be closed before printing can begin.
9 Output slot – Media exits the device from here.
10 Output door – Drops open automatically when the device is turned on. Allows media to
exit the device.
Back and side view
1 Battery contacts – Provides contact for power from the optional battery. For more
information, see
2 Battery contact cover – Covers the battery contacts when the optional battery is not
installed.
3 Battery slot – Battery installs here.
4 PictBridge/USB Host Port – Connects a PictBridge device, such as a digital camera, a
USB Flash drive, or an 802.11 or USB device.
5 USB port – Connect a USB cable here.
6 Wireless profile switch – Store settings for up to three 802.11 computers or networks.
This allows you to easily move the device from home to the office or between any three
wireless network environments.
7 Power connector – Connect the power cord here.
HP supplies and accessories.
Understand the device parts 9
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(continued)
8 Security lock slot – Connect a security lock here.
9 SD, MMC slots – Accepts a Secure Digital (SD) card or Multimedia Card (MMC) for
10 USB slot – Accepts 802.11 or Bluetooth wireless USB accessory.
Control Panel
printing digital images.
1 (Cancel button) – Cancels the current print job. The time it takes to cancel
2
3 Resume light – Lights up in amber when a print job is waiting, and blinks or turns on
4 Battery charging light – Lights up in green when the battery is charging.
5 Left print cartridge light – Blinks when the left print cartridge is absent or improperly
6 Right print cartridge light – Blinks when the right print cartridge is absent or
7
8 Power light – Lights up in green when the printer is turned on using the AC adapter
depends on the size of the print job. Press this button only once to cancel a queued
print job.
(Resume button) – Resumes a print job that is waiting or after temporary
interruption (for example, when adding print media to the printer).
to relay status or a need for intervention.
functioning. Turns on solid when the ink is low or empty.
improperly functioning. Turns on solid when the ink is low or empty.
(Power button) – Turns the printer off or on.
or a 41-100% charged battery. When powered by battery, lights up in amber when
battery is 10-40% charged, and red when battery is below 10% charged. Blinks
during printing.
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Bottom view
1 Card holder – Holds a name card or business card.
2 Cover of replaceable ink service module – Provides access to the ink service module.
Travel tips
The following tips will help you prepare for traveling with your device:
• If you are bringing an extra black or photo print cartridge, follow these guidelines:
For a partially used black print cartridge or a partially used or full photo print
cartridge, store it in the travel holder to prevent ink leakage (see
supplies). A newly opened black print cartridge will leak slightly at high altitudes
(such as in airplanes). To avoid this, wait to install new black cartridges until you
reach your destination. Until then, keep them in their original, taped packaging.
• You can bring the device in a carrying case. For more information, see
supplies and accessories. The carrying case has compartments for both your
notebook and the device. The compartments also detach if you want to carry the
notebook and device separately.
•
Turn off the device using
return to the home position at the left side of the device and lock in place.
Replace the ink service module.)
(See
Store printing
HP
(Power button). This ensures that the print cartridges
WARNING! To help prevent damaging the device, wait until all lights have
turned off completely before removing the battery or power cord. This process
might take approximately 16 seconds.
• Disconnect the device cable and power adapter from the device. Slide down the
input tray extension and close the input tray.
• If you are traveling to another country/region, bring the necessary plug adapter
with you.
• If you need to buy print cartridges while traveling to another country/region, see
the online help called “Traveling with your HP Mobile Printer” for regional cartridge
compatibility information. This help is available through the Toolbox (Windows), HP
Printer Utility (Mac OS), or Toolbox software for PDAs (Pocket PC and Palm OS).
Travel tips
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• Use only the power adapter that is supplied with the device. Do not use any other
voltage transformer or converter. The power adapter can be used with AC power
sources of 100 to 240 volts, 50 or 60 Hz.
• Remove the battery if you will not be using the device for more than a month.
• When traveling with photo paper, pack it flat so it doesn't warp or curl. Photo paper
should be flat before printing. If the corners of the photo paper curl more than 10
mm (3/8 inch), flatten the paper by putting it in the resealable storage bag, then
rolling the bag on a table edge until the paper is flat.
12 Get started
2
Install the accessories
This chapter provides information on optional accessories such as the battery and
wireless printer accessories that are included with certain device models. To order
accessories, see
This section contains the following topics:
•
Install and use the battery
•
Install and use 802.11 and Bluetooth accessories
Order printing supplies online.
Install and use the battery
The lithium-ion rechargeable battery comes with HP Officejet H470b and HP Officejet
H470wbt printers. It is also available for purchase as an optional accessory. For more
information, see
This section contains the following topics:
•
•
•
Battery safety
• Use only the battery designed specifically for the device. For more information, see
• When discarding a battery, contact your local waste disposal provider regarding
• Battery might explode if incorrectly replaced or disposed of in fire. Do not short-
• To purchase a replacement battery, contact your local dealer or HP sales office.
• To avoid risk of fire, burns, or damage to your battery, do not allow a metal object
• Do not disassemble the battery. There are no serviceable parts inside.
• Handle a damaged or leaking battery with extreme care. If you come in contact
• Do not expose the battery to storage temperatures above 50°C (122°F) or below
Battery safety
Understand the battery
Charge and use the battery
HP supplies and accessories and Device specifications.
local restrictions on the disposal or recycling of batteries. Though the lithium-ion
rechargeable battery is mercury-free, it might require recycling or proper disposal
at end-of-life. For more information, see
circuit.
For more information, see
to touch the battery contacts.
with the electrolyte, wash the exposed area with soap and water. If it contacts the
eye, flush the eye with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
-20°C (4°F).
HP supplies and accessories.
HP supplies and accessories.
Recycling.
Install the accessories
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Important notes
Take note of the following when charging or using the battery:
• Charge the battery for 4 hours before using the battery for the first time. For
subsequent charges, it takes approximately 2 hours to fully charge the battery.
• The battery charge light is green when the battery is charging. If it is red, the
battery might be faulty and need to be replaced.
• The Power light is green when the battery is 41-100% charged, amber when
10-40% charged, and red when less than 10% charged. Charge the battery when
the Power light turns amber. If it turns red, charge the battery as soon as possible.
The battery status is also displayed on the Printer Status tab in the Toolbox
(Windows) and the Power Management panel in the HP Printer Utility (Mac OS). If
you are using a Pocket PC or Palm OS device, you can use the Toolbox software
for PDAs. For more information, see
Toolbox software for PDAs (Pocket PC and
Palm OS).
• If your battery is running low, either plug in the AC adapter to charge it or replace
the battery with one that is charged.
• A fully charged battery can print up to approximately 450 pages, depending on the
complexity of print jobs.
• By default, if the device is using battery power and left idle for 15 minutes, it will
turn off to conserve the battery power. You can configure this feature in the
Toolbox (Windows), the HP Printer Utility (Mac OS), or the Toolbox software for
PDAs (Pocket PC and Palm OS). For more information, see
Toolbox software for
PDAs (Pocket PC and Palm OS).
• Prior to long-term storage, fully charge the battery. Do not leave the battery in a
discharged (empty) state for more than 6 months.
• To maximize battery life and capacity, observe the following temperature guidelines:
◦ Charging: 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
◦ Using and storing: -20° to 50°C (-4° to 122°F)
Understand the battery
1 Battery – Supplies power to the device.
2 Battery release slider – Slides to release the battery.
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Charge and use the battery
WARNING! Charge the battery for 4 hours before using the battery for the first
time. Because the battery is normally warm while it is charging, do not charge it in
a briefcase or other confined space as this might cause the battery to overheat.
NOTE: The AC adapter is normally warm to the touch when plugged into an AC
outlet.
NOTE: Wireless printing uses more battery power than wired printing. For
information on checking the battery charge level, see
To install the battery
NOTE: You can install the battery with the device turned on or off.
1. Slide the battery into the battery slot at an angle, until the contacts on the battery
are flush with the contacts in the battery slot. The battery contact cover slides open.
Install and use the battery.
2. Push the battery into the battery slot until the battery clicks into place.
3. Plug in the AC adapter and turn on the device. Allow the battery to charge for four
hours before using the battery for the first time. Subsequently, the battery charge
light is green when the battery is charging, and turns off when the battery is fully
charged.
4. After the battery is fully charged, you can use the device without connecting to the
AC power supply.
Install and use the battery
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To remove the battery
1. Slide the battery release slider in the direction of the arrow.
2. Remove the battery.
Install and use 802.11 and Bluetooth accessories
Some models of the device include an 802.11 wireless or Bluetooth wireless USB
accessory.
See
www.hp.com/support to learn more about supported wireless accessories.
This section contains the following topics:
•
Install the 802.11 or Bluetooth wireless USB accessory
•
802.11 and Bluetooth wireless printing
Install the 802.11 or Bluetooth wireless USB accessory
Insert the HP 802.11 or Bluetooth wireless USB accessory into the slot.
The 802.11 accessory has one blue light. When the dongle is plugged in, the blue light
will be on, and when there is 802.11 data communication, the light will blink.
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The LED on the Bluetooth accessory provides information about its current state.
• On steady - This is the default state and means the accessory is installed and has
power.
• Rapid blinking - A sending device is discovering the Bluetooth accessory.
• Blinking - The Bluetooth accessory is receiving data.
NOTE: Make sure that your Bluetooth host device and operating system are
supported by the device. For more information, visit
802.11 and Bluetooth wireless printing
The 802.11 and Bluetooth features in this device allow you to print wirelessly. 802.11
printing allows wireless printing up to 100 meters (300 feet). Bluetooth printing allows
wireless printing up to 10 meters (30 feet).
For instructions on wireless printing from mobile devices, see
NOTE: Wireless communication is available through wireless printer accessories
that are included with certain device models. Also, the sending device must have
built-in wireless capability or a wireless card installed.
NOTE: Wireless printing uses more battery power than wired printing. For
information on checking the battery charge level,
This section contains the following topics:
•
About 802.11
About Bluetooth
•
www.hp.com/support.
Print from mobile devices.
Install and use the battery.
About 802.11
802.11 wireless technology allows you to wirelessly connect to your device by setting
up “ad hoc” communication between your computer and the device. 802.11 does not
require a direct line of sight between the sending device and the receiving device.
When you set up ad hoc communication between your computer and the device, you
are creating a network of two devices. This is the recommended setup for 802.11
printing to this mobile printer.
802.11 also lets you set up the device on an existing “infrastructure” network. Setting it
up on an infrastructure network puts the device directly onto a local area network
(LAN) using a wireless connection to an 802.11 wireless access point (WAP). Once
the device is successfully connected to the network wirelessly, then all the computers
on the same subnet can use the device.
Before setting up the device, it is recommended that you temporarily connect the
device to the computer with a USB cable to set up the wireless connection. Once the
wireless connection is established, you will remove the cable and print wirelessly. You
can also set up the device without using a USB cable.
To set up and configure the device for 802.11 wireless printing, see
802.11 wireless
connection.
Install and use 802.11 and Bluetooth accessories
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About Bluetooth
Bluetooth wireless technology allows you to wirelessly connect to your device using
radio waves in the 2.4 GHz spectrum. Bluetooth is typically used for short distances
(up to 10 meters or 30 feet) and does not require a direct line of sight between the
sending device and the receiving device.
Different Bluetooth profiles emulate different types of standard cable connections and
have different capabilities. For more information about Bluetooth profiles, see
Configure Bluetooth wireless settings.
When your device is directly connected to your computer (either by cable or
Bluetooth), it is possible to share it on a network using “printer sharing”. However, your
computer has to be connected to the network for others to use the device.
To set up and configure the device for Bluetooth wireless printing, see
Bluetooth
wireless connection.
NOTE: To configure Bluetooth settings or monitor device status (such as ink
levels) using the Toolbox, you must connect the device to your computer with a
USB cable.
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This section contains the following topics:
•
Select print media
Load media
•
Change print settings
•
Use the HP Solution Center (Windows)
•
Print on both sides (duplexing)
•
Print on special and custom-sized media
•
Print borderless
•
•
Print from mobile devices
Use memory devices
•
Cancel a print job
•
Select print media
The device is designed to work well with most types of office media. It is best to test a
variety of print media types before buying large quantities. Use HP media for optimum
print quality. Visit the HP Web site at
media.
This section contains the following topics:
•
Tips for selecting and using print media
Understand specifications for supported media
•
Set minimum margins
•
www.hp.com for more information about HP
Tips for selecting and using print media
For the best results, observe the following guidelines.
• Always use media that conforms to the device specifications. For more
information, see
• Load only one type of media at a time.
• On models that have an input tray extension, make sure the input tray extension is
fully extended.
• Load media print-side up and aligned squarely against the alignment guides. For
more information on loading media, see
• Do not overload the trays. For more information, see
supported media.
• To prevent jams, poor print quality, and other printing problems, avoid the following
media:
◦ Multipart forms
◦ Media that is damaged, curled, or wrinkled
◦ Media with cutouts or perforations
Understand specifications for supported media.
Load media.
Understand specifications for
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◦ Media that is heavily textured, embossed, or does not accept ink well
◦ Media that is too lightweight or stretches easily
• Do not leave media in the input tray overnight. This might cause it to bend.
• Remove each sheet of media as it prints and set aside to dry. Allowing wet media
to stack up might cause smearing.
• For instructions on calibrating color, see
Calibrate color.
Cards and envelopes
• Avoid envelopes that have a very slick finish, self-stick adhesives, clasps, or
windows. Also avoid cards and envelopes with thick, irregular, or curled edges, or
areas that are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged.
• Use tightly constructed envelopes, and make sure the folds are sharply creased.
• Always load envelopes into the printer with the flap facing the back of the printer
and the stamp position oriented according to the envelope icon.
Photo media
• Use the Best mode to print photographs. Note that in this mode, printing takes
longer and more memory is required from your computer.
• Remove each sheet as it prints and set it aside to dry. Allowing wet media to stack
up may cause smearing.
• Photo paper should be flat before printing. If the corners of the photo paper curl
more than 10 mm (3/8 inch), flatten the paper by putting it in a resealable plastic
bag, and roll them into a tube. Roll the sheets so the curve of the tube is in the
opposite direction of the original curl of the paper. Roll the tube no smaller than a
1.5 inch (4 cm) in diameter.
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Transparencies
• Insert transparencies with the rough side up and the adhesive strip pointing down.
• Use the Normal mode to print transparencies. This mode provides longer drying
time and ensures that the ink dries completely before the next page is delivered to
the output tray.
• Remove each sheet as it prints and set it aside to dry. Allowing wet media to stack
up may cause smearing.
Custom-sized media
• Use only custom-sized media that is supported by the device.
• If your application supports custom-sized media, set the media size in the
application before printing the document. If not, set the size in the print driver. You
might need to reformat existing documents to print them correctly on custom-sized
media.
Understand specifications for supported media
Use the Understand supported sizes and Understand supported media types and
weights tables to determine the correct media to use with your device, and determine
what features will work with your media.
This section contains the following topics:
•
Understand supported sizes
Understand supported media types and weights
•
Understand supported sizes
Media size
Standard media sizes
U.S. Letter (216 x 279 mm; 8.5 x 11 inches)*
U.S. Legal (216 x 356 mm; 8.5 x 14 inches)*
A4 (210 x 297 mm; 8.3 x 11.7 inches)*
U.S. Executive (184 x 267 mm; 7.25 x 10.5 inches)*
U.S. Statement (140 x 216 mm; 5.5 x 8.5 inches)*
JIS B5 (182 by 257 mm; 7.2 by 10.1 inches)*
A5 (148 x 210 mm; 5.8 x 8.3 inches)*
8.5 x 13 inches (216 x 330 mm)
Envelopes
U.S. #10 Envelope (105 x 241 mm; 4.12 x 9.5 inches)
Monarch Envelope (98 x 191 mm; 3.88 x 7.5 inches)
A2 Envelope (111 x 146 mm; 4.37 x 5.75 inches)
DL Envelope (110 x 220 mm; 4.3 x 8.7 inches)
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Media size
C5 Envelope (162 x 229 mm; 6.4 x 9 inches)
C6 Envelope (114 x 162 mm; 4.5 x 6.4 inches)
Cards
Index card (76.2 x 127 mm; 3 x 5 inches)*
Index card (102 x 152 mm; 4 x 6 inches)*
Index card (127 x 203 mm; 5 x 8 inches)*
A6 card (105 x 148.5 mm; 4.13 x 5.83 inches)*
Photo media
Photo (76 x 127 mm; 3 x 5 inches)
Photo (88.9 x 127 mm; 3.5 x 5 inches)
Photo (101.6 by 152.4 mm; 4 by 6 inches)
Photo with tab (101.6 by 152.4 mm; 4 by 6 inches)
Photo (127 by 177.8 mm; 5 by 7 inches)
Photo (203.2 by 254 mm; 8 by 10 inches)
Photo 10 by 15 cm (100 by 150 mm; 4 by 6 inches)
Photo 10 by 15 cm with tab (100 by 150 mm; 4 by 6 inches)
Borderless Photo (101.6 by 152.4 mm; 4 by 6 inches)
Borderless Photo with tab (101.6 by 152.4 mm; 4 by 6 inches)
Borderless Photo 10 by 15 cm (100 by 150 mm; 3.93 x 5.9 inches)
Borderless Photo 10 by 15 cm with tab (100 by 150 mm; 3.93 x 5.9 inches)
Photo L (89 by 127 mm; 3.5 by 5 inches)
Photo 2L (178 by 127 mm; 7 by 5 inches)
Borderless Photo L (89 by 127 mm; 3.5 by 5 inches)
Borderless Photo L with tear-off tab (89 by 127 mm; 3.5 by 5 inches)
Photo media sizes between 89 by 127 mm (3.5 by 5 inches) and 216 by 279 mm (8.5 by 11
inches)
Other media
L (89 by 127 mm; 3.5 by 5 inches)
2L with tab (178 by 127 mm; 5 by 7 inches)
Custom-sized media between 76.2 to 216 mm wide and 102 to 356 mm long (3 to 8.5 inches
wide and 4 to 14 inches long)*
* These media sizes support manual duplex printing. For more information on duplex
printing, see
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Print on both sides (duplexing).
Understand supported media types and weights
Type Weight Capacity
Paper
Photo paper 5 to 12 mils Up to 10 sheets
Transparencies Up to 20 sheets
Labels Up to 20 sheets
Cards
Envelopes
Set minimum margins
The document margins must match (or exceed) these margin settings in portrait
orientation.
64 to 90 g/m
2
(16 to 24 lb bond)
Up to 162 g/m
2
(90 lb index)
75 to 200 g/m
2
(20 to 53 lb bond)
Up to 50 sheets of plain
paper
(5 mm or 0.2 inch stacked)
Up to 5 sheets
Up to 5 envelopes
Media (1) Left
margin
A4
U.S. Executive
3.3 mm (0.13
inch)
U.S. Statement
B5
A5
U.S. Letter
U.S. Legal
6.35 mm
(0.25 inch)
Custom-sized media
8.5 x 13 inch
Cards 2 mm (0.08
inch)
(2) Right
margin
3.3 mm (0.13
inch)
6.35 mm
(0.25 inch)
2 mm (0.08
inch)
(3) Top
margin
3.3 mm (0.13
inch)
2 mm (0.08
inch)
2 mm (0.08
inch)
Select print media
(4) Bottom
margin*
3.3 mm (0.13
inch)
3 mm (0.12
inch)
0.5 mm (0.02
inch)
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Media (1) Left
Photo media
Envelopes 3.3 mm (0.13
* To achieve this margin setting on a computer running Windows, click the Advanced
tab in the print driver, and select Minimize Margins.
Load media
This section provides instructions for loading media into the device.
To load media
1. Remove all media from the input tray.
2. Insert the media print-side up and align it squarely against the media paper guide.
Adjust the media width guide so it fits snugly against the sides of the media.
margin
inch)
(2) Right
margin
3.3 mm (0.13
inch)
(3) Top
margin
14.2 mm
(0.56 inch)
(4) Bottom
margin*
14.2 mm
(0.56 inch)
3. If printing on legal media, extend the input tray extension, if available on your
model.
4. Change any other print settings if necessary, then click OK to print.
Change print settings
You can change print settings (such as paper size or type) from an application or the
printer driver. Changes made from an application take precedence over changes
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made from the printer driver. However, after the application is closed, the settings
return to the defaults configured in the driver.
NOTE: To set print settings for all print jobs, make the changes in the printer
driver.
For more information about the features of the Windows printer driver, see the
online help for the driver. For more information about printing from a specific
application, see the documentation that came with the application.
• To change settings from an application for current jobs (Windows)
•
To change default settings for all future jobs (Windows)
To change settings (Mac OS)
•
To change settings from an application for current jobs (Windows)
1. Open the document that you want to print.
2. On the File menu, click Print, and then click Setup, Properties, or Preferences.
(Specific options may vary depending on the application that you are using.)
3. Change the settings that you want, and then click OK, Print, or a similar command.
To change default settings for all future jobs (Windows)
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers or Printers and Faxes.
- Or Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Printers.
2. Right-click the printer icon, and then click Properties, Document Defaults, or
Printing Preferences.
3. Change the settings that you want, and then click OK.
To change settings (Mac OS)
1. On the File menu, click Page Setup.
2. Change the settings that you want (such as paper size), and then click OK.
3. On the File menu, click Print to open the print driver.
4. Change the settings that you want (such as media type), and then click OK or Print.
Use the HP Solution Center (Windows)
Use the HP Solution Center to change print settings, order supplies, and access the
onscreen Help.
The features available in the HP Solution Center vary depending on the devices you
have installed. The HP Solution Center is customized to show icons that are
associated with the selected device. If the selected device is not equipped with a
particular feature, then the icon for that feature does not appear in the HP Solution
Center.
If the HP Solution Center on your computer does not contain any icons, an error might
have occurred during the software installation. To correct this, use the Control Panel in
Windows to completely uninstall and reinstall the software.
Use the HP Solution Center (Windows)
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Print on both sides (duplexing)
You can print on both sides manually using the Windows printer software.
You can print on both sides of a sheet using a Mac by first printing the odd-numbered
pages, turning the pages over, and then printing the even-numbered pages.
•
Guidelines for printing on both sides of a page
To perform duplexing (Windows)
•
To perform duplexing (Mac OS)
•
Guidelines for printing on both sides of a page
• Always use media that conforms to the device specifications. For more
information, see
• Specify duplex options in your application or in the printer driver.
• Do not print on both sides of transparencies, envelopes, photo paper, glossy
media, or paper lighter than 18 lb bond (75 g/m
media types.
• Several kinds of media require a specific orientation when you print on both sides
of a page, such as letterhead, preprinted paper, and paper with watermarks and
prepunched holes. When you print from a computer running Windows, the device
prints the first side of the media first. When you print from a computer using the
Mac OS, the device prints the second side first. Load the media with the front side
facing down.
Understand specifications for supported media.
2
). Jams might occur with these
To perform duplexing (Windows)
1. Load the appropriate media. See Guidelines for printing on both sides of a page
Load media.
and
2. With a document open, on the File menu, click Print, and then click Properties.
3. Click the Features tab.
4. Choose Manual from the two-sided printing drop-down list.
5. To automatically resize each page to match the document's onscreen layout,
ensure Preserve Layout is selected. Clearing this option might result in unwanted
page breaks.
6. Select or clear the Flip Pages Up check box to match the way you want the
binding. See the graphics in the printer driver for examples.
7. Change any other desired settings and click OK.
8. Print your document.
9. After the first side of the document is printed, follow the onscreen instructions and
reload the paper into the tray to complete printing.
10. After reloading the paper, click Continue in the onscreen instructions to continue
the print job.
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