HP Deskjet 1280 HP Deskjet 1280 - User Guide - Page 7

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Welcome

Your printer can print vibrant colors on paper up to 330 by 483 mm (13 by 19 inches).

It connects directly to computers that have parallel or Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports.

The printer can also be shared on a network.

Using this guide

This guide includes the following sections:

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Printer basics and connections

– Describes the printer parts and explains how to

connect using a USB or a parallel cable, how to connect to a network, and how to connect

to an external print server. Also explains how to use the print cartridges.

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Printing and loading media

– Illustrates how to load print media and explains how to

print on various paper types and sizes.

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Using the Toolbox

– Describes the features of the Toolbox, such as ink level information,

print cartridge maintenance, and links to the onscreen user’s guide (which contains

“how-to” and troubleshooting instructions) and the myPrintMileage website (which keeps

track of printer usage information).

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Troubleshooting

– Helps you solve printer problems and explains how to contact

Customer Support.

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Customer Support

– Lists support services to obtain assistance for your printer.

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Printer specifications and HP supplies

– Lists information such as print cartridge part

numbers, supported media, tray capacity, and system requirements.

For more information

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Toolbox

– Contains “how-to” and troubleshooting instructions and allows access to printer

maintenance functions and HP information.

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Starter CD

– Includes printer software, additional software templates, a utility that lets you

copy the printer software to a floppy disk, an electronic copy of this user’s guide, and

ordering information.

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Website

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http://www.hp.com/support/dj1280

links to the HP Support website for the

latest printer software, product, operating system, and support information.

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HP Instant Support

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A web-based tool that provides product-specific services,

troubleshooting tips, and information about your printer’s ink and media usage. This

e-service can be accessed via the Toolbox

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If the suggestions in these resources do not help you solve your printing problems, see

“Troubleshooting”

for a list of resources available to you for the support and maintenance of

your printer. Or, ask for assistance from your local HP Customer Care Center.

Section	Page
Contents	5
Welcome	7
Using this guide	7
For more information	7
Printer basics and connections	8
Understanding the printer parts and functions	8
Connecting the printer	9
For Windows	9
For Macintosh	10
Using the printer on a network	11
For Windows	11
Changing print settings	12
Using the print cartridges	13
Replacing the print cartridges	13
Aligning the print cartridges	14
Cleaning the print cartridges	14
Installing other software	15
Printing from MS-DOS software programs	15
Printing and loading media	16
Loading paper	16
Main paper tray	16
Rear manual feed	17
Minimum printing margins	18
Printing on various paper types and sizes	19
Printing on transparencies	19
Printing on HP media	20
Printing on standard-sized paper	20
Printing on custom-sized paper	21
Printing on envelopes	21
Printing on cards	22
Printing on thick plain paper or photo paper	23
Printing on both sides of the paper	24
Understanding smart software features	25
Using the Toolbox	27
Printer Status tab	27
Information tab	27
HPInstant Support	28
myPrintMileage	29
Ordering printing supplies directly through the Toolbox	30
Printer Services tab	30
Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox (Macintosh)	30
Displaying the HP Inkjet Toolbox	30
Viewing the HP Inkjet Utility panels	31
Troubleshooting	32
Power cannot be turned on	32
Printer is not responding (nothing prints)	32
Paper feed problem	33
Paper skew problem	34
Paper is jammed in the printer	34
Tips for avoiding paper jams	34
A blank page is ejected	34
Poor print quality	35
Printout is faded or colors are dull	35
Colors are bleeding into each other	35
Ink is smearing onto white (blank) areas	36
Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely	36
Text is jagged at the edges (not smooth)	36
Something on the page is missing or incorrect	37
Unexpected results	37
Text or graphics are cut off at page edges	37
Placement of the text or graphics is incorrect	38
Meaningless characters are printed	38
Wrong fonts are printed	38
Colors are different than they should be	39
Slow printing	39
Printer lights blink	40
Network printing problem	41
Uninstalling the printer software	41
USB installation failed or nothing prints throughUSB	42
Printer does not print after switching ports	42
Print cartridge problem	43
Printing a sample page	44
Printing a diagnostic page	44
Cancelling a print job	44
Customer Support	45
Toolbox	45
HPInstantSupport	45
World Wide Web	45
HP telephone support	45
Printer specifications	50
HP supplies and accessories	52
Regulatory information	55
FCC statement	55
Power cord statement	55
LEDs classification	56
EMI Statement (Korea)	56
Regulatory model number	56
Reduction and elimination	56
Hazardous materials	57
Recycling	57
Material safety data sheets	57
End-of-life returns	57
Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement	59
Index	60
Numerics	60
A	60
C	60
D	60
E	60
F	60
H	60
I	60
J	60
L	60
M	60
N	60
O	60
P	61
R	61
S	61
T	61
U	62

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