HP 1300, 1150 manual Installing a shared printer on Windows

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Installing a shared printer on Windows 2000

1Quit all programs.

2From the Windows system tray, click Start, select Settings, and click Printers.

3Double-click the Add Printer icon.

4In the Add Printer Wizard, click Next.

5Select Local printer, clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box, and click Next.

6Select Create a new port, select Local Port from the Type drop-down list, and click Next.

7In the dialog displayed, type the new port name (for example, \\computer_name\printer_share_name), and click OK.

8Select Use the following port, select the port name that you just created from the list, and click Next.

9Click Have Disk.

10Click Browse.

11In the Open dialog, select the CD-ROM drive, select the appropriate .inf file, and click Open.

12Click OK.

13Select the HP LaserJet 1150 or HP LaserJet 1300 printer driver from the list, and click Next.

14If you want to change the default printer name, type the new name in Printer name.

15Click Next.

16Click Next.

17Select Yes, and click Next.

18Click Finish. A test page prints verifying that the printer is set up properly.

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Contents Use Page User guide Copyright Information Contents Media Problemsolving Appendix D Ordering supplies and accessories Printer basics WWW links for drivers, software, and support Quick access to more informationWhere to look for more information User guide linksPrinter configurations Hp LaserJetHp LaserJet 1300n Save time Printer featuresPrint with excellent quality Save moneyWalk around Hp LaserJet 1150 printer and hp LaserJet 1300 series printerWalk around Printer control panel Priority input tray Media pathsMain input tray Printer media guidesStraight-through output path Output binPrint cartridge access Print cartridge doorTo install printer software for all other operating systems Installing printer softwareTo install printer software for Windows 95 and Windows NT Printer softwarePrinter properties driver Click Properties, or click Printing PreferencesTo access the printer properties online help Print setting prioritiesPrinter properties online help Available printer drivers Software for WindowsPrinter drivers Available printer driversHp toolbox Embedded Web server hp LaserJet 1300 series onlySoftware for Macintosh computers Accessing the print driver Mac OSAccessing the print driver Mac OS X Hp LaserJet 1150 printerPostScript Printer Description files PPDs Click Auto SetupHp LaserJet 1300 series printer Click Printer USBHp Web Jetadmin Software for network installations onlyStarting hp Web Jetadmin Printer connections Connecting the USB cableUSB connections Parallel connections Connecting to the network Wireless connectionsNetwork connections Media Choosing paper and other media Media to avoid Media that may damage the printerOptimizing print quality for media types Loading media into the input trays Specific types of mediaPrinting on transparencies or labels To print transparencies or labelsPrinting on envelopes Printing one envelopeEnww Printing multiple envelopes Enww Printing on letterhead and preprinted forms To print letterhead or preprinted formsPrinting on custom-sized media and cardstock To print on custom-sized media or cardstockPrinting tasks Manual feed Accessing the watermark feature Printing watermarksAccessing the multiple pages per sheet feature Manual duplex using the top output bin Printing on both sides of the paper manual duplexingEnww Manual duplex on heavy media or card stock Printing booklets Printing booklets Canceling a print job Understanding print quality settings Using EconoMode Saves toner Maintenance Using HP print cartridges HP policy on non-HP print cartridgesStoring print cartridges Print cartridge life expectancy Saving toner Redistributing toner Water sets toner into the fabricChanging the print cartridge Water sets toner into the fabric Cleaning the printer Cleaning the print cartridge areaCleaning the printer media path Managing the printer Printer information pages ConfigurationDemo Supported browsers Using the hp toolboxTo view hp toolbox Hp toolbox sections Other linksTroubleshooting tab Status tabAdministrative settings Set up status alertsSet up e-mail alerts Alerts tabNetwork window Advanced Printer Settings windowSettings tab Information tabUsing the embedded Web server To open the embedded Web serverSettings tab Information tabNetworking tab Bluetooth Wireless printingIeee 802.11b standard Chapter Problemsolving Is the Ready light on? Finding the solutionIs the printer set up correctly? Can you print a demo page?Does the printed page look like you expected? Is the print quality acceptable?Is the printer communicating with the computer? Contact HP supportStatus light patterns Light status legendReturn to Finding the solution Common Macintosh problems Symptom Possible Cause Solution Problems in the ChooserSymptom Possible Cause Solution Printing Errors LaserWriterSymptom Possible Cause Solution USB Problems Hardware troubleshootingSymptom Possible Cause Solution OS X problems Mac OS Renaming the Printer hp LaserJet 1300 series onlyClick Select PPD Troubleshooting PostScript PS errors Paper handling problems Media handling problems Problem SolutionThis may cause toner to fuse improperly if using heavy Printed page problems Problem Solution Printed page is different than what appeared on screenPrinted page problems ProblemSolution Printer properties driver for more informationPrinter software problems Printer software problems ProblemSolutionToner specks Improving print qualityLight print or faded DropoutsLoose toner Gray backgroundToner smear Vertical repetitive defectsCurl or wave Misformed charactersSkew Wrinkles or creasesToner scatter outline Clearing jams Typical media jam locationsRemoving a jammed Return to Finding the solution Failure to complete this procedure might damage the printer Changing the pickup rollerChanging the pickup roller Enww Cleaning the pickup roller Changing the printer separation pad Tab on the right is larger to help you position it correctly Snap both sides into place Printer specifications Printer specifications Environmental specifications SpecificationsAcoustic emissions Printer specifications Electrical specifications1 Printer specifications Physical specifications Printer capacities and ratingsPrinter specifications Memory specifications Port availabilityFCC compliance Environmental product stewardship program Protecting the environmentSpare parts and supplies availability PaperMaterial restrictions For more informationMaterial safety data sheet Regulatory statements Declaration of ConformityRegulatory statements Canadian DOC regulations Laser safety statementKorean EMI statement Vcci statement Japan Laser statement for Finland Laserturvallisuus Luokan 1 Laserlaite Klass 1 Laser ApparatAppendix a Media specifications Printer media specifications Supported media sizes Paper usage Symptom Problem with paper Solution Guidelines for using mediaPaper Transparencies LabelsLabel construction Envelopes with double-side seams EnvelopesEnvelope construction Envelopes with adhesive strips or flapsCard stock construction Card stock and heavy mediaCard stock guidelines Appendix B Warranty and licensing Hewlett-Packard software license agreement HP Software License TermsHewlett-Packard limited warranty statement Limited warranty for print cartridge life Frequently asked questionsHardware service Extended warranty Guidelines for repacking the printer How to contact HP Supplies and accessories Ordering supplies and accessoriesOrdering supplies and accessories Ordering information Description or use Order numberAppendix D Ordering supplies and accessories 10/100 networking and wireless print servers Appendix D Ordering supplies and accessories Installing a shared printer on Windows 98 and Millennium Network configurationClick Have Disk Installing a shared printer on Windows Installing a shared printer on Windows XP Double-clickPrinters and Other Hardware Click Add a printerAppendix E Network configuration Memory Installing a memory Dimm 1300 series only Installing a memory Dimm 1300 series only Testing the Dimm installation Removing a Dimm Store the Dimm chip in an antistatic bag Working with the print server Printing a configuration Installing the print serverTo install the print server software Using the print server’s embedded Web server Changing the IP addressInstalled print server stops working Troubleshooting the print serverTo assign a static IP address Print server status light Print server status light Light behavior DescriptionRestoring the factory default settings Index IndexIndex Index USB Page Q1334-90941
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1150, 1300 specifications

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