HP Deskjet 320 Solutions Guide - Page 13

Similarities and Differences Table 1-3 discusses similarities and differences between the portable HP DeskJet 300 Series printer family and the desktop HP DeskJet 500 Series printer family. Table 1-3. Similarities to and Differences from Non-Portable HP DeskJet Family Printers Similarities Differences Black Print Cartridge Compatibility The DeskJet 300 printers can use the same black print cartridge, the 51633A, as other DeskJet family printers. Colour Print Cartridges For printing in color, the DeskJet 340, 320 and 310 can use the specially designed color print cartridge 51625A. The DeskJet 500C, 550C and 560C printers use the same color print cartridge. Centronics Parallel Interface The DeskJet 300 Series printers have the same Centronics parallel interface capabilities as other DeskJet family printers. Repair Strategy The DeskJet 300 Series printers are supported on a centralized repair program. Support personnel determine if the printer has a hardware problem and ship the printer to a centralized repair location for repair. HP PCL Level 3 Programming Language Support The DeskJet 300 Series printers are compatible with all level 3 commands in the HP PCL programming language. However, they do not support all the extensions of other HP DeskJet family printers. Large Selection of Fonts The DeskJet 300 Series printers support a wide selection of printer fonts comparable to the fonts available for other DeskJet printers. Portability The DeskJet 300 Series printers are the only printers in the DeskJet printer family designed specifically for portability. This design includes an optional sheet feeder that folds flat for transportation. Color Printing The DeskJet 340, 320 and 310 printers, like the DeskJet 500C, can produce full-page 300 dpi color graphics but cannot print color ASCII text. The DeskJet 310, 320 and 340 printers, like the DeskJet 500C, can use the color print cartridge to produce "composite black" on pages with color. The DeskJet 550C, 560C, 1200C, and 1200/PS are the only printers in the DeskJet printer family that can combine black from a black print cartridge on a page with color from a color print cartridge without changing cartridges. High Capacity Print Cartridge Not Recommended for the DeskJet 300 Series Printers The high capacity print cartridge 51626A does not transport well, particularly at higher altitudes. It is not recommended for DeskJet 300 Series printers. No RS-232-C Serial Interface The DeskJet 300 Series printers do not have an RS-232-C serial interface. Different Expansion Slots The DeskJet 300 Series printers are not compatible with the optional plug-in cartridges designed for other HP DeskJet family printers. They have a single card slot for a PCMCIA Type 1.0 card. Multi-voltage Power Adapter The DeskJet 300 Series printers are not compatible with the power modules for desktop DeskJet family printers. The DeskJet 300 Series uses a multi-voltage power adapter, universal rapid recharger, and battery pack incompatible with all other DeskJet family printers. No Downloaded Fonts The DeskJet 300 Series printers do not support downloaded fonts. The DeskJet 500 Series printers can use downloaded fonts. Media Support The DeskJet 300 Series printers do not support printing on envelopes. The DeskJet 500 Series printers can print on envelopes. Product Information 1-7