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5. Click Next and follow the onscreen instructions. 6. Click Finish to close the Found New Hardware wizard. The wizard automatically starts the installation program (this might take a short while). 7. Complete the installation process. NOTE: You can also share the device with other computers using a simple form of networking known as locally shared networking. For more information, see To share the device on a locally shared network. To share the device on a locally shared network In a locally shared network, the device is connected directly to the USB connector of a selected computer (known as the server) and is shared by other computers (clients). NOTE: When sharing a directly connected device, use the computer with the newest operating system as the server. For example, if you have a computer running Windows XP and another computer running an older version of Windows, use the computer running Windows XP as the server. Use this configuration only in small groups or when usage is low. The connected computer is slowed down when many users print to the device. 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 device icon, click Properties, and then click the Sharing tab. 3. Click the option to share the device, and give it a share name. 4. To share the device with client computers that use other versions of Windows, click Additional Drivers to install those drivers as a convenience to the users. You must have the Starter CD in your CD drive. Network connection If the device has network capability, it can be shared in a network environment by connecting it directly to the network. This type of connection offers the ability to manage the device using the embedded Web server from any computer on the network. NOTE: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later must be installed on the computer system to run the installation program. Choose the installation option for the type of network you have: • Client/server network: If your network has a computer acting as a dedicated print server, install the device software on the server, and then install the device software on the client computers. For more information see To install the device on a network and To install the device software on client computers. This method does not allow you to share the full functionality of the device. Client computers can only print from the device. • Peer-to-peer network: If you have a peer-to-peer network (a network without a dedicated print server), install the software on the computers that will be using the device. For more information, see To install the device on a network. Configure the device (Windows) 39

Section	Page
Contents	5
Get started	9
Find other resources for the product	9
Accessibility	10
Understand the device parts	11
Front view	11
Control panel	12
Back view	12
Install the accessories	14
Install the duplexer	14
Use the device	15
Select print media	15
Tips for selecting and using print media	15
Understand specifications for supported media	16
Understand supported sizes	16
Understand supported media types and weights	20
Set minimum margins	21
Load media	22
Change print settings	25
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)	26
Print with the rear manual feed slot	26
Print on both sides (duplexing)	27
Guidelines for printing on both sides of a page	27
To perform duplexing (Windows)	27
To perform automatic duplexing (Mac OS)	28
Print on special and custom-sized media	28
To print on special or custom-sized media (Windows)	28
To print on special or custom-sized media (Mac OS)	29
Print borderless	29
To print a borderless document (Windows)	29
To print a borderless document (Mac OS)	30
Cancel a print job	30
Configure and manage	31
Manage the device	31
Monitor the device	32
Administer the device	32
Use device management tools	33
Embedded Web server	33
To open the embedded Web server	33
Embedded Web server pages	34
Toolbox (Windows)	34
To open the Toolbox	35
Toolbox tabs	35
HP Printer Utility (Mac OS)	36
To open the HP Printer Utility	36
HP Printer Utility panels	36
Network Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS)	37
HP Web Jetadmin software	37
HP Instant Support	37
Security and privacy	38
To gain access to HP Instant Support	38
myPrintMileage	38
Understand the self-test diagnostic page	39
Understand the network configuration page	40
Configure the device (Windows)	41
Direct connection	42
To install the software before connecting the device (recommended)	42
To connect the device before installing the software	42
To share the device on a locally shared network	43
Network connection	43
To install the device on a network	44
To install the device software on client computers	44
To install the printer driver using Add Printer	44
To install the device in a pure IPV6 network environment	45
Configure the device (Mac OS)	45
To install the software for network or direct connection	46
To share the device on a locally shared network	46
Uninstall and reinstall the software	47
Maintain and troubleshoot	49
Supported ink cartridges	49
Replace the ink cartridges	49
Maintain the printheads	50
To check printhead health	51
To print the print quality diagnostic page	51
To calibrate the linefeed	52
To clean the printheads	53
To align the printheads	53
To clean the printhead contacts manually	53
To replace the printheads	56
Store printing supplies	58
Store ink cartridges	58
Store printheads	58
Troubleshooting tips and resources	58
Solve printing problems	59
The device shuts down unexpectedly	59
All device lights are on or flashing	59
The device is not responding (nothing prints)	59
Device does not accept printhead	60
Device takes a long time to print	61
Blank or partial page printed	61
Something on the page is missing or incorrect	62
Placement of the text or graphics is wrong	62
Device prints half a page, then ejects the paper	63
Poor print quality and unexpected printouts	63
Poor quality printouts	64
Meaningless characters print	64
Ink is smearing	65
Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely	65
Output is faded or dull colored	65
Colors are printing as black and white	66
Wrong colors are printing	66
Printout shows bleeding colors	66
Colors do not line up properly	67
Lines or dots are missing from text or graphics	67
Solve paper-feed problems	67
A paper-feed problem is occurring	67
Solve device management problems	69
Embedded Web server cannot be opened	69
Troubleshoot installation issues	70
Hardware installation suggestions	70
Software installation suggestions	70
Solve network problems	71
Clear jams	72
Clear a jam in the device	72
Tips for avoiding jams	73
Control-panel lights reference	75
Interpreting control-panel lights	75
Interpreting network connector lights	80
HP supplies and accessories	81
Order printing supplies online	81
Accessories	81
Supplies	81
Ink cartridges	81
Printheads	82
HP media	82
Support and warranty	83
Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement	84
Obtain electronic support	85
Obtain HP telephone support	85
Before you call	85
Support process	86
HP support by phone	86
Phone support period	86
Telephone support numbers	86
Placing a call	88
After the phone support period	88
Additional warranty options	88
HP Quick Exchange Service (Japan)	89
Prepare the device for shipment	89
Remove the ink cartridges and printheads before shipment	89
Pack the device	91
Device specifications	93
Physical specifications	93
Product features and capacities	93
Processor and memory specifications	94
System requirements	94
Network protocol specifications	95
Embedded Web server specifications	96
Print resolution	96
Environmental specifications	96
Electrical specifications	96
Acoustic emission specifications (print in Draft mode, noise levels per ISO 7779)	97
Regulatory information	98
FCC statement	98
Notice to users in Korea	99
VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan	99
Notice to users in Japan about the power cord	99
RoHS notices (China only)	99
Toxic and hazardous substance table	100
LED indicator statement	100
Regulatory model number	100
Declaration of conformity	101
Environmental product stewardship program	102
Paper use	102
Plastics	102
Material safety data sheets	102
Recycling program	102
HP inkjet supplies recycling program	102
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union	103
Energy consumption	104

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Click

and follow the onscreen instructions.

Click

Finish

to close the

Found New Hardware

wizard. The wizard automatically

starts the installation program (this might take a short while).

Complete the installation process.

NOTE:

You can also share the device with other computers using a simple form

of networking known as locally shared networking. For more information, see

the

device

locally

shared

network

To share the device on a locally shared network

In a locally shared network, the device is connected directly to the USB connector of a

selected computer (known as the server) and is shared by other computers (clients).

NOTE:

When sharing a directly connected device, use the computer with the

newest operating system as the server. For example, if you have a computer

running Windows XP and another computer running an older version of Windows,

use the computer running Windows XP as the server.

Use this configuration only in small groups or when usage is low. The connected

computer is slowed down when many users print to the device.

Click

Start

, point to

Settings

, and then click

Printers

Printers and Faxes

- Or -

Click

Start

, click

Control Panel

, and then double-click

Printers

Right-click the device icon, click

Properties

, and then click the

Sharing

tab.

Click the option to share the device, and give it a share name.

To share the device with client computers that use other versions of Windows,

click

Additional Drivers

to install those drivers as a convenience to the users. You

must have the Starter CD in your CD drive.

Network connection

If the device has network capability, it can be shared in a network environment by

connecting it directly to the network. This type of connection offers the ability to

manage the device using the embedded Web server from any computer on the

network.

NOTE:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later must be installed on the computer

system to run the installation program.

Choose the installation option for the type of network you have:

•

Client/server network:

If your network has a computer acting as a dedicated print

server, install the device software on the server, and then install the device

software on the client computers. For more information see

install

the

device

network

and

install

the

device

software

client

computers

. This method

does not allow you to share the full functionality of the device. Client computers

can only print from the device.

•

Peer-to-peer network:

If you have a peer-to-peer network (a network without a

dedicated print server), install the software on the computers that will be using the

device. For more information, see

install

the

device

network

Configure the device (Windows)