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help hp deskjet 845c/825c series table of contents learn about the printer 1 introducing the hp deskjet 845c/825c series printer 2 terms and conventions 3 notices and acknowledgments 5 learning about printer features 6 using paper trays 8 printing with the hp deskjet 845c/825c printer 10 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 2
cartridges 62 print cartridge part numbers 63 the hp deskjet toolbox 64 solve a problem 65 printer lights are flashing 66 printer is not printing 68 printer is too slow 71 problems with printouts 73 product specifications 78 product specifications for the hp deskjet 845c/825c series printer - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 3
learn about the printer • introducing the hp deskjet 845c/825c series printer • terms and conventions • notices and acknowledgments • learning about printer features • using paper trays • printing with the hp deskjet 845c/825c printer • setting custom printing margins • using the taskbar icon 1 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 4
have purchased an HP Deskjet 845c/825c series printer which is equipped with the following features: • Dual-cartridge printing for the highest print quality • Single-cartridge printing that allows the printer to operate with only the tri-color print cartridge installed HP printers are designed to - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 5
The HP Deskjet 845c/825c series printers are referred to as HP Deskjet 845c/825c or HP Deskjet. symbols The > symbol guides you through a series of software steps. For example: Click Start > Programs > hp deskjet 845c/825c series > hp deskjet 845c/ 825c series Toolbox to open the HP Deskjet Toolbox - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 6
icons A Note icon indicates that additional information is provided. For example: For best results use HP products. A Mouse icon indicates that additional information is available through the What's This? help feature. To find more information about options on each tab screen, - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 7
, adaptation, or translation of this material is prohibited without prior written permission of Hewlett-Packard, except as allowed under copyright laws. acknowledgments Microsoft, MS, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a U.S. registered trademark of Intel - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 8
. The lights give you visual cues about the state of the printer. 1. power button and light 2. resume button and light 3. print cartridge status symbol and light print cartridge status symbol and light The light next to the Print Cartridge Status symbol flashes when you need to check the status of - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 9
flashes when an action is required such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. When the problem is fixed, press the Resume button to continue printing. power button and light The Power button turns the printer on and off. The green light on the Power button flashes when printing is in progress - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 10
using paper trays in tray The In tray holds paper or other media to be printed. 1. In tray pulled out 2. paper length guide 3. paper width guide 1. Out tray 2. In tray pushed in 8 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 11
out tray Change the position of the Out tray for different printing tasks. 1. Out tray up Out tray up - Raise the tray with the banner switch to properly load banner paper. It must remain in the up position to print banners. Out tray down - Leave the tray in the down position for most types of - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 12
with the hp deskjet 845c/825c printer The printer is controlled by software installed on the computer. The printer software, also called a printer driver, provides dialog boxes to communicate print requests to the printer. printing in Windows 98, Me, and 2000 Follow these instructions to print - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 13
5. Select the Advanced tab to choose color options for text, ink volume, print speed (Low Memory Mode), and to make color and contrast adjustments. 6. Click OK to return to the Print or Print Setup screen. 7. Click - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 14
instructions to set printing margins: 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Use one of the following methods to display the hp deskjet 845c/825c series hp deskjet 845c/825c series screen appears. The option selected varies depending on the software program being used. The hp deskjet 845c/825c series - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 15
default print settings. 1. Printer Settings taskbar icon opening the printer properties dialog box 1. Double-click the Printer Settings taskbar icon. The hp deskjet 845c/825c series dialog box appears. 2. Select the available print options in the hp deskjet 845c/825c series screen. 3. Click OK - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 16
installed printers. A check mark appears next to the selected printer. You can select another printer from the menu to change the default printer. 2. Choose one of these options: • Change Default Print Settings to open the hp deskjet 845c/825c series dialog box. • Click Open Toolbox to open the HP - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 17
printing on paper and other media • envelopes • transparencies • labels • business cards, index cards, and other small media • photographs • greeting cards • posters • banners • iron-on transfers • manual two-sided printing 15 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 18
up-into the single envelope slot. 2. Push the envelope forward until it stops. printing the envelope If your software program includes an envelope-printing feature, do not follow these instructions. Follow the instructions provided by the software program. 1. Open the file you want to print. 16 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 19
hp deskjet 845c/825c series screen appears. The option selected varies depending on the software program being used. The hp deskjet 845c/825c series is in the down position. • Avoid using envelopes that have clasps or windows. • Avoid using envelopes that are shiny or embossed, envelopes with thick, - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 20
. 5. Slide the paper guides snugly against the edges of the envelopes. Slide the tray forward until it stops. printing the envelopes If your software program includes an envelope-printing feature, do not follow these instructions. Follow the instructions provided by the software program. 1. Open the - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 21
Properties. • Click File > Print > Setup, then select Properties. The hp deskjet 845c/825c series screen appears. The option selected varies depending on the software program you are using. The hp deskjet 845c/825c series screen displays three tab options: Setup, Features, and Advanced. 3. Select - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 22
15 envelopes in the In tray at one time. • Align the envelope edges before inserting them. • Avoid using envelopes that have clasps or windows. • Avoid using envelopes that are shiny or embossed, envelopes with thick, irregular, or curled edges, or envelopes that are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 23
more than 25 transparency sheets in the tray with the rough side down and the adhesive strip toward the printer. 5. Push the transparencies forward until they stop. 6. Slide the paper guides snugly against the transparency paper, then slide the tray forward until it stops. 7. Lower the Out tray. 21 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 24
Properties. • Click File > Print > Setup, then select Properties. The hp deskjet 845c/825c series screen appears. The option selected varies depending on the software program you are using. The hp deskjet 845c/825c series screen displays three tab options: Setup, Features, and Advanced. 3. Select - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 25
labels preparing to print 1. Pull out the In tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides and remove all paper from the tray. 3. Fan the edges of the label sheets to separate them, then align the label edges. 4. Load no more - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 26
Properties. • Click File > Print > Setup, then select Properties. The hp deskjet 845c/825c series screen appears. The option selected varies depending on the software program you are using. The hp deskjet 845c/825c series screen displays three tab options: Setup, Features, and Advanced. 3. Select - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 27
printing guidelines • Use only paper labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers. • Never place more than 20 sheets of labels in the In the protective backing. • Do not use plastic or clear labels. The ink will not dry on plastic or clear labels. For best results use HP products. 25 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 28
business cards, index cards, and other small media preparing to print 1. Pull out the In tray, then raise the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides and remove all paper from the tray. 3. Align the media edges. 4. Place no more than 30 cards or other small media in the tray. 5. Push - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 29
Properties. • Click File > Print > Setup, then select Properties. The hp deskjet 845c/825c series screen appears. The option selected varies depending on the software program you are using. The hp deskjet 845c/825c series screen displays three tab options: Setup, Features, and Advanced. 3. Select - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 30
printing guidelines If an out of paper message appears, verify that the media is positioned properly in the In tray. For best results use HP products. 28 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 31
out the In tray and raise the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides and remove all paper from the tray. 3. Fan the edges of the photo thickness- print side down in the tray. 5. Slide the paper guides snugly against the edges of the photo paper, then slide in the tray. 6. Lower the Out tray. - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 32
Properties. • Click File > Print > Setup, then select Properties. The hp deskjet 845c/825c series screen appears. The option selected varies depending on the software program you are using. The hp deskjet 845c/825c series screen displays three tab options: Setup, Features, and Advanced. 3. Select - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 33
PhotoREt for most photo paper printing. • Select the paper type, then select the appropriate paper size from the drop-down menu. For best results use hp premium plus photo paper or hp premium photo paper. See also: problems with printouts 31 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 34
greeting cards preparing to print 1. Pull out the In tray, then raise the Out tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides and remove all paper from the tray. 3. Fan the edges of the greeting cards to separate them. 4. Align the edges of the cards, then place - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 35
Properties. • Click File > Print > Setup, then select Properties. The hp deskjet 845c/825c series screen appears. The option selected varies depending on the software program you are using. The hp deskjet 845c/825c series screen displays three tab options: Setup, Features, and Advanced. 3. Select - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 36
printing guidelines • Unfold pre-folded cards, then place them in the In tray. • If an out of paper message appears, verify that the media is positioned properly in the In tray. For best results use HP products. See also: manual two-sided printing 34 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 37
select Properties. • Click File > Print > Setup, then select Properties. The hp deskjet 845c/825c series screen appears. The option selected varies depending on the software program you are using. The hp deskjet 845c/825c series screen displays three tab options: Setup, Features, and Advanced. 35 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 38
Setup screen. 6. Click OK to print. printing guidelines Trim the edges on the sheets, then tape the sheets together after printing. For best results use HP products. 36 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 39
from the tray. 3. Raise the banner switch to raise the Out tray, then slide the paper guides snugly against the paper. Leave the Out tray raised. 4. Select up to 20 sheets of banner paper banner paper in the In tray with the unattached edge of the paper facing the printer. 6. Push in the In tray. 37 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 40
> Setup, then select Properties. The hp deskjet 845c/825c series screen appears. The option selected varies depending on the software program you are using. The hp deskjet 845c/825c series screen displays three tab options: Setup, times as needed until all the banner paper is out of the printer. 38 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 41
printing guidelines • See the HP Deskjet 845c/825c Series Printer release notes for specific printing information. For best results use hp banner paper. 39 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 42
on transfers preparing to print 1. Pull out the In tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides and remove all paper from the tray. 3. Fan the edges of the iron-on transfer paper in the tray with the printable side down. 5. Slide the paper guides snugly against the transfer paper, then push in the tray. 40 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 43
Properties. • Click File > Print > Setup, then select Properties. The hp deskjet 845c/825c series screen appears. The option selected varies depending on the software program you are using. The hp deskjet 845c/825c series screen displays three tab options: Setup, Features, and Advanced. 3. Select - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 44
printing guidelines • When you print a transfer with a mirror-image, the text and pictures are horizontally reversed from what appears on the computer screen. For best results use hp iron-on t-shirt transfer paper. 42 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 45
Place paper in the In tray. 4. Slide the paper guides snugly against the edges of the paper. 5. Push in the tray. printing manually 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Use one of the following methods to display the hp deskjet 845c/825c series screen: • Click File > Print, then select Properties - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 46
the appropriate option 5. Click OK to return to the Print or Print Setup screen. 6. Click OK to print. The odd-numbered pages print. Follow the instructions displayed on your screen to reload the paper and print the even-numbered pages. book binding tablet binding 7. Click Continue when the paper is - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 47
printing guidelines • The printer automatically prints odd-numbered pages first. Once the odd-numbered pages are printed, a message appears prompting you to reload the paper so that the even-numbered pages can be printed. For best results use HP products. 45 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 48
special features • dual-cartridge printing • single-cartridge printing 46 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 49
print with both cartridges: 1. Install both the black and the tri-color print cartridges. 2. Open the HP Deskjet Toolbox. 3. Click the Configuration tab and select the following option: • Configure Print Cartridges: Two Print Cartridges. 4. Click Apply. The Changing Printer Configuration box appears - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 50
black. Caution! Never configure the printer for one-cartridge printing with both the black and the tri-color print cartridges installed. Doing so affects print quality. color cartridge printing 1. Install the tri-color print cartridge. 2. Open the HP Deskjet Toolbox. 3. Click the Configuration tab - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 51
a print cartridge • aligning print cartridges • automatically cleaning print cartridges • manually cleaning print cartridges and the print cradle • cleaning the printer case • refilling print cartridges • maintaining print cartridges • print cartridge part numbers • the hp deskjet toolbox 49 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 52
light flashes when: • A print cartridge is improperly installed or malfunctioning • The wrong print cartridge type is used • The top cover is open 1. print cartridge status light If the Print Cartridge Status light flashes, open the printer cover. The Print Cartridge Cradle moves to the center of - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 53
the Out tray is down. 2. Press the Power button to turn on the printer. 3. Open the top cover. The cradle moves to the center of the printer. 4. Raise the cradle latch. 5. Lift the print cartridge out of the print cartridge cradle and discard it. 1. Out tray (in down position) 2. press power button - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 54
failure, and bad electrical connections. Do not remove the copper strips. They are required electrical contacts. 1. black cartridge 2. tri-color cartridge 3. ink nozzles 4. copper contacts-do not touch or remove the copper contacts 5. protective vinyl tape-remove only the protective vinyl tape 52 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 55
top cover. If the Print Cartridge Status light continues to blink after installing a new print cartridge, check the part number on the cartridge to confirm that the correct cartridge is installed. After installing a new print cartridge, align the printer cartridges to ensure the best print quality - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 56
aligning print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to ensure the best print quality. Aligning the print cartridges takes about two minutes to complete and requires you to examine two test pages. To align print cartridges: 1. Open the HP Deskjet Toolbox. 2. Click - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 57
may need to be cleaned manually. Only clean print cartridges when it is necessary. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridge. See also: the hp deskjet toolbox manually cleaning print cartridges and the print cradle replacing a print cartridge cleaning the printer case 55 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 58
manually cleaning print cartridges and the print cradle If the printer is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris may accumulate inside the case. This debris can include dust, hair, carpet, or clothing fibers. When it gets on the print cartridges and cradle, it can cause ink streaks - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 59
nozzle plate facing up. See the illustration in "cleaning print cartridges" for the location of the ink nozzle plate. Do not leave the cartridges outside the printer for more than 30 minutes. Caution! Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Do not remove the copper strips - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 60
the compartment's back plate. Repeat this process until no ink residue appears on a clean swab. 3. Wipe the underside of the print cartridge cradle walls. Repeat this process until no ink residue appears on a clean swab. 1. print cartridge cradle 2. right compartment back plate 3. cradle wall 58 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 61
the back of the printer, then press the Power button to turn on the printer. 3. Print a test page from the HP Deskjet Toolbox by selecting Print a Test Page. 4. Repeat the cleaning procedure if smeared ink still appears on the printouts. See also: aligning print cartridges the hp deskjet toolbox 59 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 62
: • Use a soft damp cloth to remove dust, smudges, stains, and spilled ink from the printer case exterior. Use water only. Do not use household cleaners or detergents. • Do not lubricate the rod on which the print cartridge cradle moves. It is normal to hear noise as the cradle moves back and forth - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 63
damage. Ink from a refilled cartridge can leak onto the electrical components in the printer. This can cause severe printer damage, resulting in downtime and repair costs. Caution! Damage that results from modifying or refilling HP print cartridges is specifically excluded from HP printer's warranty - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 64
will damage the print cartridge. • Once print cartridges are installed in the printer, leave them in the print cartridge cradle unless they are being manually cleaned. This prevents ink from evaporating or clogging the print cartridges. Caution! Do not unplug the printer until printing is complete - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 65
print cartridge part numbers When replacing print cartridges for your HP Deskjet 845c/825c series printer, buy print cartridges with the following part numbers: • Black: HP No. 15 (C6615D Series) • Tri-color: HP No. 17 (C6625A Series) 63 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 66
the hp deskjet toolbox Windows 98, Me, and 2000 The HP Deskjet Toolbox contains a number of useful tools to calibrate the printer, clean the print cartridges, print a test page, and print a diagnostics page. To open the HP Deskjet Toolbox: • Click Start > Programs > hp deskjet 845c/825c series > hp - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 67
solve a problem • printer lights are flashing • printer is not printing • printer is too slow • problems with printouts 65 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 68
the In tray. 2. Press the Resume button on the front of the printer. a paper jam may have occurred 1. Remove the paper from the In you are printing labels, verify that a label did not get stuck while going through the printer. 3. Print the document if the paper jam is cleared. If the paper jam did - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 69
top cover is open. Close the top cover. • There may be a problem with one of the print cartridges. Remove and reinstall the print cartridge(s). • Confirm that the correct print cartridge numbers are installed. all lights are flashing The printer may need to be restarted. 1. Press the Power button to - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 70
light is blinking, lift the printer cover to verify that the print cartridges are properly installed. 2. If the Power light is blinking, the printer is in the process of printing. 3. If the Resume light is blinking, press the Resume button. reinstall the printer software See the quick start setup - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 71
3. If you are printing labels, verify that a label did not become detached from the label sheet while passing through the printer. 4. Print the document if the paper jam is cleared. Proceed to step 5 if the paper jam is not cleared. 5. Open the Rear Access Door by - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 72
. 1. Disconnect the power cord from the printer. 2. Wait approximately 10 seconds. 3. Reconnect the power cord to the printer. 4. Press the Power button to turn on the printer. See also: printing with the hp deskjet 845c/825c printer If you continue to have problems, contact HP Customer Care. 70 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 73
the manual that came with your computer regarding how to manage space on the computer's hard drive. printer software is outdated 1. Verify the printer driver being used. 2. Log onto HP's Website to download the most recent software updates for your printer. See the quick reference guide for Website - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 74
attached to a hub, do not use other USB devices also attached to the hub while printing. See also: printing with the hp deskjet 845c/825c printer the hp deskjet toolbox product specifications for the hp deskjet 845c/825c series printer If you continue to have problems, contact HP Customer Care. 72 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 75
problems with printouts blank pages print The printer may process pages containing no text or images if: • One or both print cartridges is empty. • The vinyl tape is not removed from a print cartridge. • A fax is being printed. • The printer is configured for the wrong print cartridge. • The print - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 76
check the print cartridge configuration 1. Open the printer and verify if the tri-color cartridge is installed alone or if both cartridges are installed. 2. Open the HP Deskjet toolbox. 3. Click the Configuration tab and select the following option: • Configure Print Cartridge: Select the - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 77
Properties. • Click File > Print > Setup, then select Properties. The hp deskjet 845c/825c series screen appears. The option selected varies depending on the software program you are using. The hp deskjet 845c/825c series screen displays three tab options: Setup, Features, and Advanced. 2. Select - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 78
Properties. The hp deskjet 845c/825c series screen appears. The option selected varies depending on the software program you are using. The hp deskjet 845c/825c series screen displays three graphics are not aligned on the document Align the print cartridges. For instructions, see aligning print - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 79
Properties. • Click File > Print > Setup, then select Properties. The hp deskjet 845c/825c series screen appears. The option selected varies depending on the software program you are using. The hp deskjet 845c/825c series screen displays three tab options: Setup, Features, and Advanced. 5. Select - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 80
product specifications • product specifications for the hp deskjet 845c/825c series printer • minimum printing margins • system requirements 78 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 81
product specifications for the hp deskjet 845c/825c series printer hp deskjet 845c model no. C8934A, C8934B hp deskjet 825c model no. C6506A, C6506B black text print speed HP Deskjet 825c: Draft: Up to 6.5 pages per minute HP Deskjet 845c: Draft: Up to 8 pages per minute mixed text with color - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 82
software compatibility MS Windows compatible (98, Me, and 2000) duty cycle 3,000 pages per month memory 2 MB built-in RAM buttons/lights Print Cartridge Status light Resume button and light Power button and light i/o interface Universal Serial Bus (USB) compatible dimensions 446 mm wide x 185 mm - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 83
(bystander positions): 42 dB in normal mode alignment Skew: ± .52 mm/mm (.006 in/in) on plain paper ± .254 mm/mm (.010 in/in) on hp transparency films media weight Paper: U.S. Letter 60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lb) Legal 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb) Envelopes: 75 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 84
media handling Sheets: up to 100 Banners: up to 20 sheets Envelopes: up to 15 Cards: up to 30 cards Greeting cards: up to 30 cards Transparencies: up to 25 Labels: up to 20 sheets of labels (use only U.S. Letter or A4-sized sheets) Photo paper: a stack measuring up to 10mm (3/8 in) thick Out tray - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 85
) A4 210 x 297 mm Transparencies: U.S. Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in) A4 210 x 297 mm Photo (with tear-off tab) 102 x 152 mm (4 x 6 in) print cartridges See also: print cartridge part numbers 83 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 86
minimum printing margins The printer cannot print outside a designated area of the page so your document content must be contained within the printable area. A4 paper Left and Right Margins: 3.2 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 87
banners - A4 (210 x 297 mm [8.27 x 11.7 in]) Left and Right Margins: 3.2 mm (0.13 in) Top Margin: 0.0 mm (0.00 in) Bottom Margin: 0.0 mm (0.00 in) banners - letter (216 x 279 mm [8.5 x 11 in]) Left and Right Margins: 3.2 mm (0.125 in) Top Margin: 0.0 mm (0.00 in) Bottom Margin: 0.0 mm (0.00 in) 85 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 88
system requirements Your computer should meet the following requirements: Microsoft Windows 2000 Minimum Processor Speed: Pentium 133 MHz Required RAM: 64 MB Required Free Hard Disk Space: 40 MB Microsoft Windows 98 and Me Minimum Processor Speed: Pentium 66 MHz Required RAM: 32 MB Required Free - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 89
light 66 Print Cartridge light 67 Resume light 66 g greeting card printing 32 greeting cards printing guidelines 34 h HP Deskjet printer features 2 HP Deskjet Toolbox 64 opening 64 utilities 64 Windows 98, Me, 2000 64 HP photo paper 30, 31 i In tray 7, 8 index card printing 26 ink streaks 55, 56 - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 90
9 p page orientation 10 paper alignment 81 paper capacity 82 paper does not come out of printer 68 paper jams 66, 69 clearing 66 in Rear Access Door 69 paper sizes 82 paper trays cartridge aligning 54 cleaning 64 automatic 55 manual 56 cleaning debris 56 copper contacts 52 ink nozzle plate 57 ink - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 91
sizes 82 power consumption 81 print cartridge cradle noise 60 voltage 81 weight 80 printer does not turn on 70 printer driver 10 printer features 6 printer maintenance HP Deskjet Toolbox 64 printer memory 80 printer not printing 68 Printer Properties Advanced tab Windows 98, Me, 2000 11 Features tab - HP 845c | HP DeskJet 845C/825C Series - (English) Quick Help - Page 92
66 refilling print cartridge 61 restarting printer when to restart 67 s Setup tab 10 shortcuts taskbar icon 14 single-cartridge printing 48 with color cartridge 48 small media printing 26 software compatibility 80 specifications 79 minimum printing margins 84 print cartridges 83 system requirements
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table of contents
learn about the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
introducing the hp deskjet 845c/825c series printer . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
terms and conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
notices and acknowledgments
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
learning about printer features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
using paper trays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
printing with the hp deskjet 845c/825c printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
setting custom printing margins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
using the taskbar icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
printing on paper and other media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
envelopes
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
transparencies
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
labels
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
business cards, index cards, and other small media
. . . . . . . . . . . 26
photographs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
greeting cards
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
posters
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
banners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
iron-on transfers
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
manual two-sided printing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
dual-cartridge printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
single-cartridge printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48