HP 9xx manual Using the hp deskjet utility, Accessing the hp deskjet utility

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using the hp deskjet utility

The hp deskjet Utility provides options which affect printing style and output. It contains a number of useful tools to calibrate the printer, clean the print cartridges, print a test page, and find Website support information.

accessing the hp deskjet utility

1.Locate the Macintosh HD icon on the desktop.

2.Click Macintosh HD > Utilities > hp deskjet > hp deskjet utility.

viewing the hp deskjet utility panels

There are seven panels on the Utility screen. Select the panels to view the options available:

•The WOW! panel allows you to print a sample page to view the output quality of the printer.

•The Ink Level panel verifies the ink levels on the print cartridges.

•The Test panel allows you to print a test page.

•The Clean panel allows you to clean the print cartridges when your printed output is streaked or poor.

•The Calibrate panel aligns the print cartridges to improve print quality.

•The Support panel provides a Website address where you can find information about HP products and supplies, and support for the HP product you are using.

•The Register panel allows you to access the HP Website to register your HP Deskjet printer.

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Contents Quick help Product specifications Product maintenanceSolve a problem IndexLearn to print Introducing the hp deskjet series printer Terms SymbolsTerms and conventions IconsHewlett-packard company notices AcknowledgmentsCopyright 2000 Hewlett-Packard Company Print cartridge status symbol and light Learning about printer featuresCancel button Buttons and lightsPower button and light Paper traysResume button and light Infrared lens Automatic two-sided printing moduleManual two-sided printing Automatic paper-type sensorUsing paper trays TrayOut tray USB connection Selecting the default printer using the ChooserPrinting with the hp deskjet printer AppleTalk network connectionSelecting the default printer using other options Selecting print settings Controlling page layoutSelecting print options Click the job title or icon, then click the Trash icon, or Marking a print request urgent Using the buttons in the print dialog box Desktop printingPrinting on paper and other media Preparing to print EnvelopesPrinting a single envelope Printing envelopesPrinting guidelines Click File PrintPrinting stacks of envelopes For best results use HP products Transparencies Preparing to printPrinting transparencies Printing guidelines Labels Printing labelsPaper Type plain paper Print Quality Normal Business cards, index cards, and other small media Printing business cards, index cards, and other small mediaClick OK Photographs Printing photographsPrint Quality Best Greeting cards Printing greeting cardsPrint Both Sides Select if appropriate Click OK to print Posters Printing postersTiling Size 2 x 2, 3 x 3, or 4 x Banners Printing bannersUse hp banner paper for best results Iron-on transfers Printing iron-on transfersPaper Type hp premium inkjet paper Manual two-sided printing Printing manuallyClick Continue when the paper is properly reloaded Printing guidelines Special features Infrared printing feature Using infrared printing with a PowerBookPrinting from a PowerBook Infrared printing with a Palm Pilot Infrared printing with an hp photosmart digital camera Automatic two-sided printing module Printing with the automatic two-sided printing moduleSee also Using the automatic paper-type sensor Automatic paper-type sensorTurning off the automatic paper-type sensor Product maintenance Print cartridge status light Understanding the print cartridge status lightChecking the print cartridge status Solving problems with low ink Verifying that the problem is solvedReplacing print cartridges Insert the print cartridge firmly into the cradle See also Automatically cleaning print cartridges Manually cleaning print cartridges Gathering cleaning suppliesPreparing to clean Cleaning the print cartridges and print cartridge cradle Print cartridge cradle 2. cradle wall Cleaning the printer case Refilling print cartridges Maintaining print cartridges Print cartridge part numbers Using the hp deskjet utility Accessing the hp deskjet utilityViewing the hp deskjet utility panels Solve a problem Power light Printer lights are flashingResume light Print cartridge light All lights are flashingPaper does not come out of the printer Reinstall the printer softwarePrinter is not printing Check the printer Verify the followingPaper jams when using the rear access door Printer does not turn on Printer software is outdated Printer is too slowComputer does not meet system requirements Complex documents, graphics, or photographs are printingAutomatic paper type option is enabled Conflicting USB cable connectionsDocument is printed off-center or at an angle Problems with printoutsBlank pages are printing Check the print cartridgesMinimum printing margins Printout does not reflect new print settings Print quality is poorPhotos are not printing correctly Banners are not printing correctly Problems with the infrared printing feature Infrared light is flashingPrinter stopped printing Printer prints only a single calendar appointment Problems with the automatic two-sided printing module Binding margin is in the wrong placeNo page prints Remove the paper from the In and Out trays Remove the paper from the In and Out trays Automatic Two-Sided Printing Module may not be enabled See also Problems with the automatic paper-type sensor Printer ejects the paper Product specifications Photo paper printing resolution Black truetype text resolution depending on paper typeColor resolution depending on paper type Black text print speedMemory DimensionsWeight Buttons/LightsOperating environment Power consumptionPower requirements Declared noise emissions in accordance with ISOMedia weight Media handlingMedia size Print cartridge part numbers Product specifications for the hp deskjet 980 series printer Buttons/Lights Power consumption Media handling Print cartridge part numbers Product specifications for the hp deskjet 960 series printer 86 kg 12.90 lb without print cartridges 100 101 Print cartridges Supported operating systems Infrared printing specificationsRange Supported devicesAutomatic two-sided printing module specifications Minimum printing marginsMedia type 106 Letter, legal, and executive paper Minimum printing marginsA4 paper A5, B5, and user defined paperBanners-A4 210 x 297 mm 8.27 x 11.7 Hagaki postcardsEnvelopes Banners-letter 216 x 279 mm 8.5 x 11System requirements AppleTalk connection110 Index Hold a print request14 Out tray extension10 Print settings Printing Default816 Registering your hp deskjet printer64 restart printing15 Registering your hp deskjet printer64 WOW panel64 116