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Chapter 4 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 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. In addition, you can connect to a network printer on both types of networks using the Add Printer wizard in Windows. For more information, see To install the printer driver using Add Printer. To install the device on a network Use the following steps to install the device software in the following networking scenarios: You have a peer-to-peer network (a network without a dedicated print server) 1. Remove the protective cover from the device's network port and connect the device to the network. 2. Close any third-party firewall and any applications that are running on the computer system that are acting as the print server. 40 Configure and manage

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	13
Install the duplexer	13
Install Tray 2	13
Turn on accessories in the print driver	14
To turn on accessories on Windows computers	15
To turn on accessories on Macintosh computers	15
Use the device	16
Select print media	16
Tips for selecting and using print media	16
Understand specifications for supported media	17
Understand supported sizes	17
Understand supported media types and weights	20
Set minimum margins	21
Load media	21
Configure trays	24
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 on both sides (duplexing)	26
Guidelines for printing on both sides of a page	26
To perform duplexing (Windows)	27
To perform automatic duplexing (Mac OS)	27
Print on special and custom-sized media	27
To print on special or custom-sized media (Windows)	27
To print on special or custom-sized media (Mac OS)	28
Print borderless	28
To print a borderless document (Windows)	29
To print a borderless document (Mac OS)	29
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	34
Embedded Web server pages	34
Toolbox (Windows)	35
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	38
Security and privacy	38
To gain access to HP Instant Support	38
myPrintMileage	39
Understand the self-test diagnostic page	39
Understand the network configuration page	41
Configure the device (Windows)	42
Direct connection	42
To install the software before connecting the device (recommended)	42
To connect the device before installing the software	43
To share the device on a locally shared network	43
Network connection	44
To install the device on a network	44
To install the device software on client computers	45
To install the printer driver using Add Printer	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 align the printheads	52
To calibrate the linefeed	53
To clean 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	60
Blank or partial page printed	61
Something on the page is missing or incorrect	61
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	63
Meaningless characters print	64
Ink is smearing	64
Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely	65
Output is faded or dull colored	65
Colors are printing as black and white	65
Wrong colors are printing	65
Printout shows bleeding colors	66
Colors do not line up properly	66
Lines or dots are missing from text or graphics	66
Solve paper-feed problems	67
Optional Tray 2 cannot be inserted	67
Another paper-feed problem is occurring	67
Solve device management problems	68
Embedded Web server cannot be opened	68
Troubleshoot installation issues	69
Hardware installation suggestions	69
Software installation suggestions	70
Solve network problems	70
Clear jams	71
Clear a jam in the device	72
Tips for avoiding jams	73
Control-panel lights reference	74
Interpreting control-panel lights	74
Interpreting network connector lights	79
HP supplies and accessories	80
Order printing supplies online	80
Accessories	80
Supplies	80
Ink cartridges	80
Printheads	81
HP media	81
Support and warranty	82
Obtain electronic support	82
Obtain HP telephone support	82
Before you call	82
Telephone support numbers	83
Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement	85
Prepare the device for shipment	86
Remove the ink cartridges and printheads before shipment	86
Pack the device	88
Device specifications	90
Physical specifications	90
Product features and capacities	90
Processor and memory specifications	91
System requirements	91
Network protocol specifications	92
Embedded Web server specifications	92
Print resolution	92
Environmental specifications	93
Electrical specifications	93
Acoustic emission specifications (print in Draft mode, noise levels per ISO 7779)	93
Regulatory information	94
FCC statement	94
Shielded cables	94
Other regulatory information	94
EMI statement (Korea)	95
VCCI statement (Japan)	95
Regulatory model number	95
Power cord statement	95
Declaration of conformity	96
Environmental sustainability program	97
Reduction and elimination	97
Power consumption	97
Material safety data sheets	97
Recycling	97
Product packaging	98
Plastics	98
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union	98
HP products and supplies	98

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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 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

In addition, you can connect to a network printer on both types of networks using the

Add Printer

wizard in Windows. For more information, see

install

the

printer

driver

using

Add

Printer

To install the device on a network

Use the following steps to install the device software in the following networking

scenarios:

You have a peer-to-peer network (a network without a dedicated print server)

Remove the protective cover from the device's network port and connect the

device to the network.

Close any third-party firewall and any applications that are running on the

computer system that are acting as the print server.

Chapter 4

Configure and manage