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47 Printing Transparencies 49 Printing Iron-On Transfers 51 Getting Help 52 HP Customer Care 52 Appendices 58 The HP DeskJet Toolbox 58 Print cartridges 59 Maintaining your printer 67 Increasing printer performance 68 Minimum printing margins 69 System Requirements 69 Supplies and - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 2
the navigation controls at the bottom of each page to move through the guide: Go to the Table of Contents Go to previous page Go to next page Print this page Acrobat® Reader the arrow keys or choose an action from the View menu. Refer to the Acrobat Reader Online Guide for more information. 2 - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 3
method when your computer is running either Windows 3.1x, 95, 98, or NT 4.0. See "Connecting your printer with a parallel printer cable" on page 3 for instructions. Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable - This method is only supported if you are running Windows 98 on your computer. See "Setting up your - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 4
Step 1: Unpack your printer 1 Remove the packing material and the packing tape from the outside of the printer. 2 Open the top cover. Remove both pieces of plastic packing material from the inside of the printer. 3 Close the top cover. 4 - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 5
parallel cable You'll need to buy a printer cable that supports bi-directional communication (IEEE 1284-compliant), such as HP part number C2950A. 1 Make sure both the printer and the computer are turned off. 2 Lift the cable access door on the back of the printer. 3 Plug the end of the cable that - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 6
power adapter. 5 Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet. 3 5 4 Note: Always use the Power button on the front of the printer to turn the printer on and off. Using a power strip, surge protector or a wall outlet switch to turn the - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 7
Power light comes on and the Print Cartridge light blinks. 2 Open the top cover. The cartridge cradle moves to the center of the printer. 4 Carefully remove the protective vinyl tape from the tri-color and black print cartridges. Note: Be sure not to touch the ink nozzles or the - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 8
to make sure you are buying the right print cartridges for your printer. These print cartridges have been specifically designed to work with your printer to produce results that are always clear, always sharp. 840C, 842C, and 843C require: Black HP No. [15] (equivalent to C6615 Series) Tri-Color - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 9
Step 5: Load paper in your printer 1 Pull out the IN tray and slide the paper-width and paperlength adjusters out as far as possible to make room for the paper. Flip - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 10
down if it's up. Step 6: Install the printer software Before you can use your new HP DeskJet printer, you must install the printer software on the computer from which you will print. Your printer software is located on the CD included with your printer. From time to time, Hewlett-Packard provides - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 11
and running on the computer, except the HP DeskJet installer, Windows Explorer, or Program Manager. See page 26 for instructions on how to close software programs. 6 Follow the installation instructions for your computer's operating system. Installing the printer software from the CD Note: If the - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 12
the instructions on the screen. If something goes wrong, go to "If you have problems installing" on page 13. Note: The HP DeskJet 840C Series printer is automatically set as the default Windows printer. If you find that it is not the default Windows printer, go to "Setting the HP DeskJet Printer as - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 13
window. • Uninstall the printer software using the instructions on page 27 then repeat the installation procedure. • If you're still having problems with the installation, call an authorized HP dealer or HP Customer Care representative. For the phone number of the support center nearest you, see - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 14
having to open your PC. USB uses a standard port and plug combination for connecting devices like printers, modems, scanners, and digital cameras. It also offers the benefit of being able to easily set up, you can connect your HP DeskJet printer to it or to a chain of USB devices via a USB cable. 14 - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 15
2 Open the top cover. Remove both pieces of plastic packing material from the inside of the printer. USB Step 2: Plug in the power Note: Do NOT connect your USB cable between the printer and the computer. Make sure that the USB cable is NOT plugged into the computer at this point in the - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 16
comes on and the Print Cartridge light blinks. 2 Open the top cover. The cartridge cradle moves to the center of the printer. 5 4 Note: Use only the Power button on the front of the printer to turn the printer on and off. Using a power strip, surge protector or a call outlet switch to turn the - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 17
Black Print Cartridge Tri-color Print Cartridge 5 For each print cartridge, lift the cradle latch inside the printer. With the copper electrical contacts toward the rear of the printer and the print cartridge held vertically, push the print cartridge firmly down into the cradle. Insert the black - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 18
to make sure you are buying the right print cartridges for your printer. These print cartridges have been specifically designed to work with your printer to produce results that are always clear, always sharp. 840C, 842C, and 843C require: Black HP No. [15] (equivalent to C6615 Series) Tri-Color - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 19
USB Step 4: Load paper in your printer 1 Pull out the IN tray and slide the paper-width and paper-length adjusters out as far as possible to make room for the paper. - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 20
system requirements and that its USB port is enabled and properly configured. See "Problems with your USB installation?" on page 24 for more information. 1 Turn on the computer and wait for Windows 98 to start. 2 Insert the HP printer software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 6 Slide the IN tray all the - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 21
, your computer may not be USB-enabled. You can still enjoy the full capabilities of your HP DeskJet 840C Series printer by connecting the printer to the computer with a parallel cable. Go to "Connecting your printer with a parallel printer cable" on page 3 for setup instructions. 2 Click Next. 21 - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 22
Wizard. 4 Select Specify a location and then click the Browse button. Do NOT click Next. 6 Click Next. The Add New Hardware Wizard searches for the win98usb driver. If Windows is unable to find a driver, click Back to return to Step 4. 22 - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 23
. 9 Soon the opening screen for installing the HP DeskJet printer software appears. Click Next. The driver file is installed on your computer. 8 When you are notified that installation of the USB software is completed, click Finish. 10 When the HP License Agreement box appears, read the agreement - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 24
. Then click Next. 12 Follow the on-screen instructions. If something goes wrong with the printer software installation, go to "If you have problems installing" on page 13. Note: The HP DeskJet 840C Series printer is automatically set as the default Windows printer. If you find that it is not the - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 25
, then click Open. 5 The setup.exe file will appear in the dialog box. Click OK. 6 Select the Remove HP DeskJet 840C Series Software option. 7 Connect the USB cable to your printer again. The USB installation screen should appear again. 8 Continue with the first step of "USB Step 7: Install USB and - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 26
steps for each open software program, except Program Manager. Setting the HP DeskJet Printer as the Default For Windows 95, 98 or NT 4.0: 1 From the taskbar select Start ¥ Settings ¥ Printers. 2 Right-click the HP DeskJet 840C Series Printer icon and choose Set As Default. For Windows 3.1x: 1 In - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 27
software If you need to uninstall the printer driver for your HP DeskJet printer for any reason, perform one of the steps listed below for your operating system. If something unexpected happened during installation, the safest method is to - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 28
best results, use one of the Hewlett-Packard papers, which were developed especially for HP inks and your printer. What to consider: • Size. You can use any size paper that fits easily within the paper adjusters of the printer. width = 3 to 8.5 inches (77 to 216 mm) length = 5 to 14 inches (127 to - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 29
Get the Right Paper Your HP DeskJet printer is designed to work well on most common office paper types and with quality 25% cotton bond paper. Because your printer uses ink to produce an image, paper that accepts ink well produces the best results. Be sure to test a variety of paper types before - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 30
such as paper type, paper size, orientation, and print quality in the HP print settings box. Where is it? The way you get there varies depending , or Properties. ...Or Try This 1 If Print isn't there, click Printer Setup or Print Setup. 2 Then click whichever button you see-Setup or Options. 2 - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 31
the appropriate settings. Choose the correct paper size and type for the job. Note: Features and wording on the HP print settings box tabs may differ from that shown here depending on your printer model. Save money and trees. Print on both sides of the paper. Flip the image. Click Mirror Image - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 32
How to print on standard paper sizes 1 Check your print settings. Choose your print settings in the HP print settings box. (See "Finding the HP print settings box" on page 30.) Choose print quality, paper size, and paper type on the Setup tab. Click the Setup tab. Choose orientation, two- - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 33
't worry, it's normal.) If you run out of paper before you're finished The printer prompts you to add more paper. Load the paper in the IN tray and press Resume printing. Maybe a sheet of paper jams in the printer or nothing happens at all. See "Solving Common Problems" in your Reference Manual. 33 - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 34
size of the paper falls within the following dimensions (so both of the printer rollers can pick up the paper): Width: 3 to 8.5 inches (77 HP print settings box" on page 30.) 2 Type the dimensions of the paper in the User Defined Paper Size dialog box, and click OK. 3 Load the paper in the printer - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 35
put the paper through the printer twice: the first time HP print settings box" on page 30.) 3 Then click Book or Tablet. Use Tablet when the sheets of your document will be bound at the top edge. Use Book when the sheets of your document will be bound on the left. 4 Print your document. The printer - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 36
6 When the paper is properly loaded into the IN tray, flip the OUT tray down and click Continue. The printer prints the even-numbered pages on the reverse side of the odd-numbered pages. After printing, remember to uncheck the Two-Sided Printing option on - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 37
you're printing iron-on transfers, go to "Printing Iron-On Transfers" on page 51. 2 In the HP print settings box, click the Features tab, and then click Mirror Image. (See "Finding the HP print settings box" on page 30.) 3 Print your document. The text and pictures are reversed. Hold the printout - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 38
About color Your HP DeskJet printer prints in color when a color-capable software program is used with the printing software. Believe it or not, your color printer prints with only four colors-cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. By printing overlapping dots of different intensity and color, it creates - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 39
form (a computer file). Then it's simple to copy it into a document-the guide for the application you're using tells you how. Here are some possibilities for getting yourself. Use your own scanner and its instructions. Save the files onto a hard disk, floppy disk or CD. Open your software - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 40
sure to ask your camera shop to also put a CD-viewing program on the CD with your photos. Open your software program and follow its instructions to import the file from floppy disk or CD into your document. • Take a digital photo. A digital camera bypasses film entirely and turns the photo into - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 41
Beyond the Basics With the printing basics down, you're ready for some results. Here are some ideas for printing on different paper types. Greeting cards, business cards, recipe cards, or invitations to opening night. Banners-welcome back the home team, or announce a new addition to the family. - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 42
Printing Cards Use your printer to print on index cards, recipe cards, greeting cards, business cards . 6 Print the cards. After printing, remember to: • Change the Paper Type and Paper Size in the HP print settings box to match whatever you'll be printing on next. • Remove any cards from the IN tray - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 43
tray lifts slightly, enabling the printer to pick up the banner paper. Follow your software instructions: The software program you're using might require special settings before it prints banners correctly on your printer. Check the HP DeskJet 840C Series Printer Release Notes (which were installed - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 44
IN tray back in. 10 Print the banner. You'll notice that the printer goes through some start-up movements before it starts printing. Also, banner until all the banner paper is out of the printer. After printing, remember to: • Click Banner Printing in the HP print settings box to clear it. • Change - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 45
quality selections. For best results when printing photographs, use one of HP's photo papers. For a list of available photo paper products and ordering information available. This feature can only be disabled (unchecked) when an HP photo paper is selected. Note: PhotoREt automatically sets the best print - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 46
Printing Labels You can use your HP DeskJet printer to print sheets of labels. Use only A4 or U.S. letter-sized sheets of labels. It's particularly important to pick labels that are made especially for inkjet printers. Sheets of labels that are folded, curled, wrinkled, or partially used can get - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 47
. Many programs include a feature for printing envelopes. In that case, follow the program's instructions for setup and for placing the envelopes in the printer. How to print a single envelope 1 In the HP print settings box, click the Setup tab, and then select an envelope size in the Paper Size - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 48
select the envelope you're printing on as the Paper Size. (See "Finding the HP print settings box" on page 30.) 2 Slide both paper adjusters out. Make view of the IN tray. 3 Load a stack of up to 15 envelopes in the printer, as shown on this page. (If you're using thick envelopes, you might need to - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 49
, giving you crisp images and text, and the fastest drying times. They won't jam your printer, either. 1 In the HP print settings box, click the Setup tab, then select HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film, HP Premium Inkjet Rapid-Dry Transparency, or Other Transparency Films as the Paper Type. (See - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 50
5 Put the transparencies in your printer with the rough side down and the adhesive strip forward. (You can peel off the adhesive strip after printing.) Adhesive strip forward; tape side up After printing, remember to: • Change the Paper Type in the HP print settings box to match whatever you'll be - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 51
Put the transfer paper transparent-side down in the printer. 5 Print the transfer. 6 Follow the instructions included with the iron-on transfer paper to transfer the image onto the fabric. After printing, remember to: • Click Mirror Image in the HP print settings box to clear it. • Change the Paper - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 52
Care HP DeskJet printers set the standard for quality and reliability, so you have made an excellent choice. Should you need help, however, HP Customer Care's award-winning service and support is nearby to provide expert advice on using your HP printer or to answer specific questions about a problem - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 53
service or have direct access to the Internet, you can obtain a wide variety of information about your printer at the following web sites: English: French: German: Japanese: Korean: Portuguese: Simplified Chinese: Spanish: Traditional Chinese: http://www.hp.com/support/home_products http://www.hp - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 54
installation. When the opening screen appears, select Make diskettes of your printer software and follow the onscreen instructions. • Download the printer software from the HP Customer Care Online web site. See page 53 for HP web site addresses. • Call (661) 257-5565 to order 3.5-inch diskettes - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 55
Poster , this User's Guide, and the Reference Manual for installation and troubleshooting tips. 2 You have checked HP Customer Care Online for product help. See page 53 for HP web site addresses. 3 If you cannot solve your problem using the above, then call an HP service technician while you're in - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 56
See the list below for your region's HP Customer Care Center phone number: • Africa/Middle East • Argentina • Australia • Austria • Belgium (Dutch) • Belgium (French) • Brazil • Canada • Chile • China • Czech Republic • Denmark • Finland • France • Germany • - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 57
(800) 268-1221. For HP Service Agreements outside the U.S. and Canada, contact your local HP Sales Office. HP Customer Care Repair If your HP printer is ever in need of repair, simply call the HP Customer Care Center. A trained service technician will diagnose the problem and coordinate the repair - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 58
to Use Hardware ECP. Apply your changes and print your photo. The HP DeskJet Toolbox Use the HP DeskJet Toolbox for cleaning your printer, finding information, and printing a test page. To find the HP Toolbox, follow the instructions for your Windows system. For Windows 95, 98, and Windows NT - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 59
print cartridges, check the part numbers carefully so that you buy the correct cartridges for your printer: 840C, 842C, and 843C require: Black HP No. [15] (equivalent to C6615 Series) Tri-Color HP No. [17] (equivalent to C6625 Series) To replace a print cartridge: 1 To access the print cartridge - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 60
5 Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the protective vinyl tape from the replacement cartridge. Black Print Cartridge Tri-color Print Cartridge 6 Push the print cartridge firmly, straight down into the print cartridge cradle. Vinyl Tape Vinyl Tape Ink - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 61
8 Close the top cover. You'll hear the cradle mechanism move, returning to the home position on the right side of the printer. 9 If the Print Cartridge light continues to blink after you install new print cartridges, check the part numbers on the cartridges to ensure you installed - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 62
the print cartridges from the HP Toolbox: 1 Open the HP DeskJet Toolbox. See "The HP DeskJet Toolbox" on page 58 for instructions on how to find it. 2 Click the Printer Services tab. 3 Click Clean the . Replace the print cartridges (see page 59). If problems persist, continue with Procedure 2. 62 - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 63
vol sed kitft ghocknor Procedure 2: Eliminating ink streaks Customers using HP DeskJet printers in dusty environments might occasionally experience ink streaks or smearing because of a small accumulation of debris inside the printer. This debris can include dust, hair, carpet, or clothing fibers - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 64
Steps to manually clean your print cartridges and print cartridge cradle: 1 Remove the print cartridges a. Turn the printer on and lift the printer's top cover. b. The print cartridge cradle moves to the center of the printer. c. After the cradle has moved to the center of the printer, unplug the - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 65
edges of the print cartridge as shown. DO NOT wipe the nozzle plate. 3 Clean the print cartridge cradle a. Position yourself at eye level with the printer. b. Locate the cradle that holds the print cartridges, then locate the three black, hook-shaped arms on the bottom of the cradle. c. Using clean - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 66
4 Reinstall the print cartridges a. Reinstall the print cartridges and close the printer's top cover. b. Reinsert the power cord into the back of the printer. c. Print a test page. On the Printer Services tab of the HP Toolbox, click Print a Test Page. d. Examine the printout for ink streaking. Note - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 67
is on and the Power light is lit. 2 Be sure the printer's IN tray contains plain paper. 3 Open the HP DeskJet Toolbox. (Go to "The HP DeskJet Toolbox" on page 58.) 4 Click the Printer Services tab. Then click Align the Print Cartridges. Follow the directions on the computer screen. Maintaining - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 68
output. Make sure you are using an up-to-date version of an HP printer driver designed specifically for your printer model. Go to "Printer Software" on page 54 for information on how to get an updated printer driver. • The size and complexity of the documents you print can make a difference in - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 69
Minimum printing margins The printer cannot print outside a certain area of the page, so you must make sure the contents of your in.) Right Margin Top & Bottom Margin 11.7 mm (0.46 in.) 3.2 mm (0.125 in.) DOS margins can vary. See the manual for the specific DOS program for information. 69 - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 70
see page 71. Parts/Supplies Accessories HP Reorder Number Print Cartridges DeskJet 840C, 842C, 843C Black print cartridge Tri-Color print cartridge HP Reorder Number Reference Manuals for Windows Most HP printer documentation is available for viewing and printing at http://www.hp.com/support - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 71
(90 stickers) C6823A FF Availability of special media varies by country. Ordering Information To order printer supplies or accessories, call your nearest HP dealer or call HP DIRECT at the following numbers for fast shipping service. In the U.S., you can buy supplies and accessories directly from - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 72
07031-145444 Fax: 07031-141395 Hewlett-Packard GmbH, HP Express Support Ersatzteil-Verkauf, Herrenberger Str. 130 71034 BÖBLINGEN B. V. Parts Direct Service Basicweg 10 3821 BR AMERSFOORT • Norway: 22735926 Fax: 22735611 Hewlett-Packard Norge A/S, Express Support Drammensveien 169-171 0212 Oslo - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 73
software CD are listed below. This text file is in the \\djcp\ directory on the printer software CD. Language Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Czech Danish German English Spanish Finnish French Hungarian Italian Korean Dutch Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Swedish Thai - HP Deskjet 840/842/843c | HP DeskJet 840C Series - (English) Windows Connect Use - Page 74
and facilitate recycling. The rugged design of the HP DeskJet printer assists in minimizing both packaging materials and damage rates each country, all manuals are printed on recycled paper. Energy Conservation This printer was designed with energy conservation in mind. This printer uses less than 5
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User’s Guide
Table of Contents
Navigating the User’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Setting Up Your Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Connecting your printer with a parallel printer cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Setting up your printer with a USB Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
More information about your printer software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Printing Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
How to choose paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Finding the HP print settings box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
How to print on standard paper sizes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
How to print on different paper sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
How to print on both sides of the paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
How to create a mirror image of your document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
About color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
About pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Beyond the Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Printing Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Printing Banners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Printing Photographs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Printing Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Printing Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Printing Transparencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Printing Iron-On Transfers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
HP Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
The HP DeskJet Toolbox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Print cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Maintaining your printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Increasing printer performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Minimum printing margins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Supplies and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Language Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Environmental Attributes of the DeskJet Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74