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Support Center representative: What is the serial number of your printer? (The serial number label is on the back of the printer.) What model of printer do you have? HP DeskWriter 600 What is the model of your Macintosh computer? What is the version of software you are using, and what driver - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 2
® HP DeskWriter 600 Printer USER'S GUIDE Manual Part Number C2185-90200 - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 3
unless as part of the execution of HP DeskWriter 600 printer installation software. When the HP DeskWriter 600 printer installation software has completed execution, Apple software shall not be used by any other program. The HP DeskWriter 600 printer driver was developed by Hewlett-Packard Company - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 4
the Printer Cable 6 Connecting the Power Module 8 Loading Standard Size Paper 9 Installing the Print Cartridge 11 Verifying the Printer is Working 13 Installing the Printer Software 14 SECTION 2 USING THE PRINTER SOFTWARE The Software Provided for Your Printer 19 Printing Features 20 - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 5
or Pictures are Printed Wrong 63 Contacting Customer Support 65 SECTION 6 REFERENCE, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ORDERING INFORMATION Maintaining Your Printer 67 Increasing Printer Performance 68 Ink Drying Times 70 The Printable Area 71 Specifications 73 Regulatory Notices 75 Available Supplies and - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 6
HP DeskWriter 600 printer includes the following steps: Unpacking your printer Connecting your printer to your computer Loading paper in your printer Installing a print cartridge Verifying the printer is working Installing the printer software The remainder of this User's Guide includes - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 7
2. Make sure the following items were shipped with your printer. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased your printer. Printer Power Module User's Guide Printer Software Black Print Cartridge 2184046 Save the carton and packing material so you can - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 8
securing the left side of the top cover, securing both sides of the OUT tray packing material, and securing the paper length adjuster to the printer. 4. Remove the packing material. Packing Material 2184047 5. Open the top cover and remove the tape securing the packing material inside the - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 9
SECTION ONE Identifying the Parts of Your Printer Top Cover Resume Button and Light Power Button and Light Print Cartridge Cradle Card Guide Paper Width Adjuster OUT Tray IN Tray Single Envelope Slot Paper Length Adjuster 2184001B 4 - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 10
-toprint state. Steadily lit and Blinking If you just installed a print cartridge, make sure the print cartridge is securely snapped into the printer with the arrow aligned with the dot on the top of the print cartridge cradle. Close the top cover of the printer if it is open. Check the IN tray to - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 11
Computer 1. Connect one end of the serial printer cable firmly to the printer's interface port. Printer's Interface Port 2162006 N OT E A serial printer cable resembles a "switch box" extension cable; however, do not use a switch box extension cable because it will not work properly. 2. Connect - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 12
's Interface Port 2162006 2. Connect a second connector box to the printer port on the back of the computer. Do not connect to the modem (phone) port. 3. Connect the two connector boxes with a network interface cable. You may use either connector on the connector box. 4. If necessary, terminate - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 13
located near the equipment and is easily accessible. 1. Plug the power module connector firmly into the printer's power socket Power Socket on Back of Printer 2164003 2. Plug the other end of the power module cord into an electrical outlet. N OT E Place the power module at least 1 inch (approximately - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 14
Loading Standard Size Paper The HP DeskWriter 600 printer prints on plain, premium, and glossy paper; envelopes; cards; transparencies; and Avery paper labels. Most bond paper yields good results. Use this procedure to load standard size paper into the printer. See Section 3 for more information - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 15
SECTION ONE 4. Insert the paper evenly into the IN tray, print side down, until it stops. (For plain paper, the print side is identified by a word or symbol on the paper's packaging. See Determining the Print Side of Paper on page 25 for more details.) Align the right edge of the stack with the - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 16
FIRST TIME SETUP Installing the Print Cartridge 1. Turn on the computer, then turn on the printer by pressing and releasing the power button. The very first time you turn on the printer, the printer performs a startup procedure. 2. Open the top cover of the printer. In a few moments the empty - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 17
pressed down into the cradle before you snap it forward into position. Also be sure the cartridge guide is behind the black print cartridge. FOR COLOR KIT USERS A color kit is available for use with your HP DeskWriter 600 printer. See Using the HP Color Kit on page 81 for more information. 12 - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 18
may vary slightly from the example shown. If you cannot print a self-test pattern, see the troubleshooting information in Section 5. To fully use all the features of your HP DeskWriter 600 printer, install the printer software supplied with the printer by following the instructions given next. 13 - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 19
, you will not be able to print to your new HP DeskWriter 600 printer. For more information about the software provided with your printer, see Section 2. System Requirements To install your HP DeskWriter Series printer software, you need: • A computer with a 68020 (or faster) processor with a hard - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 20
the Customize option to install only selected portions of the printer software as described in the ReadMe file on the Driver Installation disk. 1. Make sure your computer is turned on. 2. Insert the Driver Installation disk and double-click the Installer icon. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 21
Use the Chooser to select the printer driver, printer, and port. Printer Modem When your printer is connected directly to your computer with a serial printer cable, follow these steps to choose a printer: 1. Select the Chooser from the Apple menu. 2. Select the DW 600 Series icon (on the left side - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 22
in the lower left corner. 6. Select your printer from the window on the right. The driver automatically selects the model of printer you are using. However, to verify that the correct printer has been selected, click the Setup button and check that DeskWriter 600 is highlighted in the pop-up menu - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 23
SECTION ONE Naming Your Printer If your DeskWriter Series printer is connected to an AppleTalk network that has multiple HP DeskWriter series printers connected to it, you may want to name your printer to distinguish it from other printers listed in the Chooser. This ensures that you can select - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 24
SOFTWARE The Software Provided for Your Printer The features provided with your printer software include: • Laser-quality text and graphics printing in portrait and landscape orientations • A printer driver for the HP DeskWriter 600 printer • TrueType and Adobe Type Manager scalable typeface support - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 25
SECTION TWO Printing Features After installing the printer software and choosing the HP DeskWriter 600 printer as described in Section 1, you are ready to start printing from your software applications. You select general print settings, such as the paper size and type, the page orientation, and - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 26
document is printed in the order in which it was received. To use Background Printing, select the Chooser from the Apple menu, select the DeskWriter 600 printer, and click the On button under Background Printing. Printing Back to Front Click the Print Back to Front box in the Print dialog box to - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 27
• Remove a file from the print queue • Establish preferences for the level of notification used when the printer needs attention However, you cannot directly print a file from the HP PrintMonitor. The HP PrintMonitor prints in the background until the PrintMonitor Documents folder is empty. To open the - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 28
USING THE PRINTER SOFTWARE Using the Online Help The HP DeskWriter Series printer software offers online Balloon help. Use the Balloon Help to get information about options in the dialog boxes. Choose Show Balloons from the Help menu in - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 29
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HP Premium Glossy Paper, load the glossy side down. • For Avery Paper Labels, load the label side down. Letterhead Paper HP Premium Transparency Film HP Premium InkJet Paper Avery Paper Labels 2184053 N OT E Be sure the settings in the software match the type of paper loaded in your printer - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 31
the printer, always side of the raised card guide. • Never load more the card guide in HP InkJet printers. Do not use plastic or clear labels. • Always use software printer. • Some types of paper, such as transparencies, glossy paper, and coated cards, need longer drying times. The printer software - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 32
and size with that listed in the Specifications on page 73. Selecting Paper The HP DeskWriter 600 printer prints on plain paper, HP Premium Glossy Paper, HP Premium InkJet Paper, and HP Premium Transparency Film. Most bond paper yields excellent printing results and is appropriate for your letterhead - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 33
fically designed for use with HP InkJet printers. • Do not use plastic or clear labels. The ink formulated for use with this printer does not dry when used with not use paper with cutouts or perforations, except HP approved Avery paper labels. • Do not use multiple-part forms. • Do not use paper that - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 34
print on standard size paper or transparencies with your HP DeskWriter 600 printer. Paper and transparency sizes that are considered standard are 31 in the procedure Using Index Cards and Postcards for the location of the card guide.) 3. Remove up to a 1/2 inch (approximately 1 cm) stack of paper - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 35
adjuster in toward the paper until it stops. Paper Length Adjuster 2184022 Make sure the paper does not bend in the IN tray. 6. Set the software to print on the size and type of paper now in the - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 36
or postcards with your HP DeskWriter 600 printer. Make sure the index cards or postcards that you use with your printer conform in size and weight to those listed in the Specifications on page 73. 1. Remove the OUT tray. OUT Tray 2184008 2. Raise the card guide. Card Guide 2162009 3. Remove up to - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 37
SECTION THREE 4. Insert the cards into the IN tray. Align the right edge of the card stack with the card guide. Card Stack 2162026 5. Slide the paper width adjuster to the right until it aligns with the left edge of the card stack. 6. Press the inside - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 38
for the print cartridge cradle to move to its center position, replace the OUT tray, then lower the top cover. Make sure the cards do not bend in the IN tray. 9. Set the software to print on the size and type of cards now in the printer. Using Envelopes The HP DeskWriter 600 printer allows you to - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 39
envelope sizes are not supported with the single envelope slot. N OT E Do not remove the paper from the IN tray, and be sure the card guide is in the down position . 5. Set the software to print on the size and type of envelope now in the printer. 6. Be sure to reset the software for the paper in - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 40
Width Adjuster Paper Length Adjuster 2184037 N OT E Make sure the card guide (used when printing on index cards and postcards) is in the down in the procedure Using Index Cards and Postcards for the location of the card guide.) 3. Remove a stack of up to 20 envelopes from their packaging and - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 41
adjuster in toward the envelopes until it stops. Paper Length Adjuster 2184032 Make sure the envelopes do not bend in the IN tray. 9. Set the software to print on the size and type of envelopes now in the - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 42
states the labels are paper labels designed specifically for use with HP InkJet printers. Also, inspect the labels to make sure that they are not 31 in the procedure Using Index Cards and Postcards for the location of the card guide.) 3. Remove a stack of up to 25 sheets (U.S. letter or A4 size - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 43
the IN tray. 2184021 6. Push the paper length adjuster in toward the printer until it stops. Paper Length Adjuster 2184022 If you are using A4 in the IN tray. 7. Set the software to print on the size, type, and orientation of labels now in the printer. Typically, use the Normal print mode and - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 44
Size Paper The printer driver provided with the HP DeskWriter 600 printer does not provide your software application for a page size that is the same as or smaller than the paper now in the printer. Adjuster 2184037 N OT E Make sure the card guide (used when printing on index cards and postcards) - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 45
SECTION THREE Be sure the width of the paper is between 5.0 and 8.5 inches (127 and 216 mm) and be sure the length of the paper is between 5.83 and 14 inches (148 and 356 mm). 4. Note the width and length dimensions of the non-standard size paper. (These measurements are used later in the - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 46
box, select a paper size that is larger in both the width (M) and the length (N) than the paper now in the printer. 11. Within your software application, account for the differences by setting the printing margins as follows: Left = (L) Top = (T) Right = (M - X + R) Bottom = (N - Y + B) 41 - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 47
printer moments for the print cartridge cradle to move to guide is in the down position. (See the drawing on page 31 in the procedure Using Index Cards and Postcards for the location of the card guide.) If you have any problems while loading or removing items from the IN tray, see the troubleshooting - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 48
to the printer or print cartridge resulting from modifying or refilling a print cartridge is not the responsibility of Hewlett-Packard. To install the print cartridges in your printer, follow the procedure Installing the Print Cartridge on page 11. N OT E Be careful not to touch the ink nozzles or - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 49
automatically moves to the center of the printer and the resume light flashes. Top Cover Print Cartridge Cradle 2184042 2. Grasp the top of the print cartridge and pull it toward you until the cartridge pops loose. Print Cartridge 2184016 3. Lift the print cartridge out of the cradle. 4. Discard the - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 50
front of the printer. N OT E Do not clean the print cartridges unnecessarily, as this wastes ink and shortens the print cartridge life. If you suspect that dried ink is clogging a print cartridge, refer to page 64. From the Service dialog box: 1. From within your software application, choose Page - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 51
How You Can Find the Solution When printing from software applications, many printer problems and the corrective actions you should take are reported in dialog boxes on your computer screen. When you receive such a message, follow the instructions given. If you don't receive an error message, but - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 52
power button a second time. The printer failed or the computer-to-printer connection failed. Turn off the printer, disconnect the printer cable from the back of the printer, and turn the printer on again. If the lights stay off, the printer failed: see Contacting Customer Support on page 65. 48 - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 53
Follow the instructions in your software application's manual for setting up the software to work with the printer. The printer is not selected in the Chooser. Select the printer in the Chooser as described on page 16. Tape is covering the ink nozzles or vent hole of the print cartridge. Remove the - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 54
Customer Support on page 65. If the printer is not the problem, reconnect the printer cable. If the lights continue to blink, the problem may be with the printer cable, the cable connections, or the computer port. Tape is covering the ink nozzles or vent hole of the print cartridge. Remove - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 55
IF YOU HAVE A PRINTING PROBLEM Symptom The resume light is blinking and nothing prints. Solution The top cover of the printer is open. Close the top cover. The print cartridge is improperly installed in the printer. Open the top cover. Make sure the print cartridge snaps into place with the - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 56
However, if that solution does not solve the problem, perform the other solutions in the order they appear until the problem is solved. N OT E For more The paper path in the printer is blocked. Remove the OUT tray, remove any paper from the IN tray, and lower the card guide if it is in the - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 57
height of 5/16 inch (0.8 cm).) Push the paper length adjuster toward the printer until it stops. Do not bend the paper. The OUT tray is improperly installed in the printer. Make sure the OUT tray is fully installed into the printer and rests evenly on the IN tray. If necessary, lift the top cover - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 58
toward the paper until it stops. Do not bend the paper. Envelopes do not advance into the printer from the IN tray or the single envelope slot. The envelopes are improperly loaded. Slide the paper width tray is properly loaded with paper and that the card guide is in the lowered position. 54 - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 59
see the ReadMe file and your software application's manual. Also review the troubleshooting tables throughout this section. The following table describes solutions to common problems you may encounter after the printer software installation process and the solutions to problems identified for you with - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 60
background. Restart the computer. Reinstall the printer software using the installation instructions in Section 1. The printer icon does not appear in the Chooser. The printer software did not install correctly. Make sure the printer driver is installed within the Extensions folder in the System - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 61
..." button to configure your DeskWriter." is displayed in a dialog box. The printer is not responding to the computer. Check that the printer is properly connected to the computer as described in Section 1. Make sure you are using the correct printer driver for the type of connection established - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 62
top cover, and perform a self-test. 2162044 Do not clean the print cartridge unnecessarily, because this shortens the print cartridge life. If the print quality remains poor after cleaning, install a new print cartridge. If the problem persists, see Contacting Customer Support on page 65. 58 - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 63
type of paper, cards, envelopes, or transparency film in the printer. Too much ink was used on the page. Darker intensity settings print more ink; lighter intensity settings print less ink. Reduce the amount of ink printed by manually reducing the intensity setting. The paper is inappropriate. Try - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 64
to print within the printable area for the size and orientation of paper, envelopes, or cards loaded in the printer. If your software is set correctly and you still experience problems in the placement of text and pictures, find the symptom in the following table that most closely matches your - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 65
the stack, and reload the stack. The OUT tray is improperly installed in the printer. Make sure the OUT tray is fully installed into the printer and rests evenly on the IN tray. If necessary, lift the top cover, let the print cartridge cradle move to the center position, insert the OUT tray, and - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 66
side of the single envelope slot. The OUT tray is improperly installed in the printer. Make sure the OUT tray is fully installed into the printer and rests evenly on the IN tray. If necessary, lift the top cover, let the print cartridge cradle move to the center position, insert the OUT tray, and - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 67
your software application manual for selecting fonts within the application. Also make sure that the selected fonts are installed on your computer. The printer appears to be printing, but the paper is blank when ejected. Tape is covering the ink nozzles or vent hole of the print cartridge. Remove - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 68
printout is illegible. The wrong printer driver is selected. Select the correct printer driver in the Chooser as described on page 16. If necessary, reinstall the printer driver using the installation instructions in Section 1. The print settings in your software application are incorrect. Make - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 69
: • HP Download Service - Our electronic download service is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for your convenient access to HP printer drivers, product information, and troubleshooting hints. Call (208) 344-1691. Set your communications software to N,8,1. • CompuServe - Printer drivers and - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 70
the SupportPack box, mail it to HP, and your protection plan is in motion. HP helps you avoid down-time and lost productivity by providing fast and convenient next-day express exchange replacement for your HP DeskWriter 600 printer from our skilled service technicians. Purchase SupportPack from your - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 71
SIX REFERENCE, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ORDERING INFORMATION Maintaining Your Printer • Use a soft cloth moistened with water to wipe dust, smudges, and stains off. • Keep print cartridges in their sealed containers, at room temperature, until you are ready to use them. • Keep the print cartridge in the - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 72
Performance The printing speed of the HP DeskWriter 600 printer can be affected by: • Amount of system memory on your hard disk. Most techniques for maximizing printer performance require freeing computer memory for the printer driver. See your computer documentation for information on memory - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 73
SPECIFICATIONS, AND ORDERING INFORMATION To enhance the printer's performance: • Increase the amount of RAM in your computer. If you typically work with more than one large application open at a time, more than 4 MB of RAM may be required to ensure satisfactory printer your printer driver. 69 - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 74
Ink Drying Times The HP DeskWriter 600 printer automatically sets the drying time for each printed page (based on paper type, print quality, and inks printed) to ensure that the ink the resume button. The standard times allotted for ink drying are listed in the following table. Standard Drying - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 75
REFERENCE, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ORDERING INFORMATION The Printable Area The HP DeskWriter 600 printer can print within the area shown below. Most software programs allow you to specify where print appears on the page with margin settings or column width settings. When you set margins or columns - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 76
SECTION SIX Minimum Margins* for Paper and Cards in Portrait Orientation Paper Size Left and Right Margins U.S. letter 8.5 x 11 in. (216 x 279 mm) 0.25 in. (6.4 mm) U.S. legal 8.5 x 14 in. (216 x 356 mm) 0.25 in. (6.4 mm) A4 size 8.27 x 11.7 in. (210 x 297 mm) 0.25 in. (6.4 mm) A5 size - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 77
SPECIFICATIONS 600 x 600 dpi Normal mode: 600 film: 600 x 300 dpi HP Premium Transparency Film 210 x 297 mm US HP Premium Glossy Paper 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) European A4 HP Premium Glossy Paper 210 x 297 mm US HP Premium InkJet Paper 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) European A4 HP HP InkJet printers - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 78
Module: FCC Class B when used with a Class B computing device (USA), EMC Directive 89/336/EEC (European Community), VCCI (Japan), SABS (South Africa) Printer Memory 512 Kbyte built-in RAM 32 Kbyte receive buffer Power Requirements Power modules: Input Voltage (depends on power module ordered): 100 - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 79
Stock No. 004-000-00345-4. Use of a shielded cable is required to comply within Class B limits of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Pursuant to Part 15.21 of the FCC Rules, any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard Company may cause harmful interference and void the - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 80
Hewlett-Packard Espanola, S.A. Barcelona Division Avenida Graells, 501 08190 Sant Cugat del Valles Barcelona, Spain declares, that the product(s): Product Name: Model Number(s): Product Options: DeskJet and DeskWriter Printers local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office or Hewlett-Packard GmbH, - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 81
REFERENCE, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ORDERING INFORMATION Available Supplies and Accessories Supply/Accessories HP Serial Printer Cable HP AppleTalk Connector HP Color Kit U.S.A. Europe, China Asia Japan, Latin America Print Cartridge Black Print Cartridge Color Print Cartridge Media HP Premium - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 82
Replaceable Parts Power Module U.S.A., Canada, Mexico 120V/60Hz Europe (except U.K.), 230V/50Hz Japan, 100V/50/60 Hz U.K., 240V/50Hz South Africa, 220V/50Hz Australia, 240V/50Hz China, Argentina, 220V/50Hz Korea, 220V/60Hz HP DeskWriter 600 Printer User's Guide Kits US English User's Guide Kit - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 83
REFERENCE, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ORDERING INFORMATION Ordering Information To order printer supplies or accessories, call your nearest HP dealer. If your dealer does not have the supplies, call HP DIRECT for fast shipping service: • Within the U.S.: 1 (800) 538-8787 To order replaceable parts - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 84
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described in Removing the Print Cartridge on page 44 of the User's Guide. 2. Install the color print cartridge in the printer as described in Installing the Print Cartridge on page 11 of the User's Guide. When you install the color print cartridge, the movable cartridge guide is pushed to the left - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 86
. About ColorSmart The quality of your color printing depends partly on how the three color inks - cyan, yellow, and magenta - are placed on the printed page. Your HP DeskWriter 600 printer uses HP's ColorSmart technology to intelligently analyze your documents at the time of printing to provide the - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 87
USING THE HP COLOR KIT Storing the Unused Print Cartridge To avoid mixing black and color inks on the nozzles of the print cartridges during storage in the print cartridge storage container, always store the print cartridges as shown here: Color Print Cartridge Black Print Cartridge 2184051 - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 88
until the problem is solved. Symptom Missing colors. Solution Color printing is not selected in your software. Check your software application's manual for how to select color. The black print cartridge is installed in the printer. Remove the black print cartridge and install the color print - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 89
. Check your software application's manual for information on selecting colors. Make sure the appropriate settings are made in the Options dialog box (of the Page Setup or Print dialog boxes). The color print cartridge has run out of one or more inks. Install a new color print cartridge. The paper - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 90
selected in your software. Check your software application's manual for how to select color. The black print cartridge is installed in the printer. Remove the black print cartridge and install the color print cartridge. Store the black print cartridge in the print cartridge storage container. The - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 91
34, 73 documents previewing 21 printing 20 downloading customer support 65 draft printing 82 dried ink 59, 70 driver installer 15 drivers See printer drivers E EconoFast print mode 73 ejection problems 53 electronic information service 65 envelopes adding 42 advance/eject errors 54 loading 33 - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 92
eject errors 55 loading 31-33 margin problems 60 margins 72 printable area 71 removing 42 storing 28 ink dried 60 drying times 70 inconsistent 59 nozzles 59 inkjet print method 73 installing cables 6, 7 color kit 81 power module 8 print cartridge 11 printer software 14-15 TrueType fonts 15 intensity - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 93
61, 62 smearing ink 59 software 19 See also printer drivers error messages 55 installing 14-15 online help 23 printing problems 47 returning 14 updating 23 special paper (ordering) 77, 79 specifications 73, 74 speed increasing 68 specifications 73 spooling 21 storing print cartridges 43, 83 stuck - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 94
printing 61-62 slow printing 68 software problems 47, 55-57 TrueType fonts 73 installing 15 typeface See fonts U unpacking printer 2 updating software 23 US No. 10 envelopes 73 US paper sizes 73 User's Guides 78 V-W vertical alignment 73 weight media 73 printer 73 width adjuster 4, 9, 29 wrinkling - HP Deskwriter 600 | DeskWriter 600 User's Guide - Not Orderable - Page 95
Hewlett-Packard sales office for instructions. Manuals: The manuals in this kit are printed on recycled paper. Reduction and Reuse Ink Packaging: The print cartridge capability for color was significantly increased and the packaging for the ink cartridges was reduced. Energy Consumption HP DeskJet
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Customer Telephone Support
To resolve problems with your printer use the suggestions
provided in the
If You Have a Printing Problem
section in this
user’s guide.
From a touch tone phone, you can reach our automated, 24-
hour fax retrieval service that allows you to request information
on HP Products by calling:
HP FIRST Fax
...............................................
(800) 333-1917
To reach 24-hour access to pre-recorded messages for common
printer problems, call:
HP Audio Tips
.............................................
(800) 333-1917
If you continue to have problems call the HP Customer Support
Center to speak with someone for technical assistance or for
repair information. This service is free during the hardware
warranty of your printer; however, you are charged a toll for the
phone call. If your printer is out of warranty, see the
If You Have
a Printing Problem
section of this user’s guide.
HP Customer Support Center
..................
(208) 323-2551
(Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 7 am to 6 pm [MST])
(Wednesday 7 am to 4 pm [MST]; Saturday 9 am to 3 pm [MST])
Not
e
Place any telephone call to the HP Customer Support Center from a telephone
located near your printer and computer. This helps your support representative
quickly diagnose any printer problems.
Before calling, fill in the following information so that you will
have it ready to help your Customer Support Center
representative:
What is the serial number of your
printer?
(The serial number label is on the
back of the printer.)
What model of printer do you have?
HP DeskWriter 600
What is the model of your Macintosh
computer?
What is the version of software you
are using, and what driver have you
selected in the Chooser?