HP 930c Than minimum system, Requirements Requirements on, Longer processing times, Time, Patient

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Getting Help When Things Go Wrong

4

Why won’t it print? continued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What is the problem?

 

Possible cause

 

To solve the problem…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The printer is really slow.

 

Your computer may have less

 

1

Check the amount of RAM and processor

 

 

than minimum system

 

 

speed in your computer. See “System

 

 

 

requirements.

 

 

Requirements” on page 5.

 

 

 

 

 

2

Free up some space on your hard drive.

 

 

 

 

 

Having less than 100MB of free space on

 

 

 

 

 

your computer’s hard drive can mean

 

 

 

 

 

 

longer processing times.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Too many software programs

 

Close all unnessary software programs.

 

 

 

may be running at the same

 

 

 

 

 

 

time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You may be using outdated

 

Check the printer driver you are using. Be sure

 

 

printer software.

 

to check HP’s web site for the most recent

 

 

 

 

software updates (see page 45 for web site

 

 

 

 

addresses).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You may be printing a

 

Be patient.

 

 

 

complex document

 

 

 

 

 

 

containing graphics or

 

 

 

 

 

 

photographs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You may have chosen 2400

 

1

If you meant to disable PhotoREt, be

 

 

 

dpi by disabling PhotoREt.

 

 

patient.

 

 

 

 

 

2

If you didn’t mean to disable PhotoREt, go

 

 

 

 

 

to the Setup tab and click PhotoREt. See

 

 

 

 

 

“Setup Tab” on page 6.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You may be using a

 

1

Attach the printer’s USB cable directly to

 

 

USB cable and other USB

 

 

the computer, rather than at the end of a

 

 

devices are in use.

 

 

daisy chain.

 

 

 

 

 

2

Avoid using other devices in the daisy

 

 

 

 

 

 

chain while printing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You may be trying to print

 

Enable Hardware ECP to speed photo

 

 

 

a photo.

 

printing.

 

 

 

 

 

1

Open the HP DeskJet Toolbox (see

 

 

 

 

 

 

page 8).

 

 

 

 

 

2

Click on the Configuration tab.

 

 

 

 

 

3

Check Attempt to Use Hardware ECP.

 

 

 

 

4

Apply your changes and try printing your

 

 

 

 

 

photo again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents 930C Series English Acknowledgments Table of Contents Page Special Features of Your HP DeskJet Printer Thank You For Buying an HP DeskJet PrinterIii Guide Finding More InformationButtons and Lights Printing BasicsFold-Up Tray Paper TraysTray Fold-Up tray in up positionPrinter Maintenance Tips OUT TraySingle envelope and small media slot OUT Tray Flap down Finding the HP Printer Properties Dialog Box How to PrintFrom your software program, try this Printer SetupClick File Print Or try thisSelect the appropriate page settings Setup TabCancel -Cancels your changes and closes the dialog box Printer Properties Dialog BoxAdvanced Tab Features TabCheck here to choose a Two-Sided printing method Check here to print multiple pages per sheet. ChooseHP DeskJet Toolbox Printer Services TabFor Windows 95, 98, and Windows NT Level tab…Printing on Different Types of Paper and Media Getting the Right PaperOUT Tray Flap down Paper width guide X 11 in. or A4 Photo PaperOrientation Choose appropriate orientation Paper Type Choose HP Photo PaperPaper Size Choose appropriate card size For best results use HP Photo PaperPaper from the in tray Stack of envelopesPaper Type Choose Plain Paper Print Quality Choose Normal Labels Greeting CardsFor best results use HP Greeting Card Paper HP print settings to choose Guidelines to rememberPosters Iron-on TransfersPaper Type Choose HP Iron-On T-Shirt Transfers Paper Size Choose appropriate sizePoster Printing Check this box and choose size 2x2, 3x3, or Legal 8.5 x 14 in. Paper TransparenciesPaper Size Choose Legal 8.5 x 14 Paper Type Choose transparency typePrint the banner BannersPaper Type Choose HP Banner Paper or Plain Paper Begin printing Manual Two-Sided Printing Book Binding Tablet BindingPaper Type Choose appropriate type Beyond the Basics Problem with color print Cartridge Print Cartridge Status Light flashes when oneYellow indicator arrow Print Cartridge StatusPrinter Existing print cartridgeConsider replacing the color Low on inkReplacing Print Cartridges To replace a print cartridgeCartridge Cradle latch Remove the protective vinyl tape Storing Print Cartridges When Do You Need to Clean? Cleaning Print CartridgesIf You See Missing Lines or Dots If You See Ink StreaksNozzle plate Clean Manually Cleaning the Print CartridgesManually Cleaning the Print Cartridge Cradle Cradle wallPrint a test page. From the HP Toolbox, click Print a Test Troubleshooting Tips Software RunClick the Device Manager tab Control PanelInsert the Rear Access Door Power may be off or there Make sure the power is on PrinterAre secure Tray Tray correctlyWhy won’t it print? Open Than minimum system Setup Tab onRequirements Requirements on Longer processing timesPower button to turn the printer off Flashing Be resetBe patient Flashing Data Close the top cover Light is flashingLeft Poster Printing on Rather than using plain paper Make sure that you are using mediaMedia Intended for HP DeskJet printers Wrong side of the media Down930C Series ProgramsOr Paper Size TypePaper Size HP Customer Care by Email HP Customer Care User ForumsHttp//support.hp.com.tw/psd Customer Care EmailPrinter Software HP Customer Care by Phone Portugal Philippines 65 272 PolandRussia 7095 923 50 Singapore 65 272 Spain SwedenUsing a Parallel Cable Setup InstructionsWindows 95, 98, and NT WindowsUsing a USB Cable Requires Windows Install USB software. a Click NextInstall printer software. a Click Next Dimensions SpecificationsLanguage codes Legal Information Regulatory NoticesHewlett-Packard Company HP Year 2000 Warranty Limited Warranty StatementColor resolution Banners ordering A-7printing 3, 20-21problemsInk cartridges cleaning 30-31damage from refilling 32 Light Dpi 6Borders Normal mode 6 Maintenance Print cartridges 25 printerPaper types, selecting Parallel cable setup 49 parts Replacement 27 status 25 status light 1 storing 29 usingProblems Banner printing Printer Accessories iii, A-6buttonsColor Windows 3.1x A-1Setting up printer iii settings, see print settings setup ServicesResume button Resume light Single envelope slot 3 sizePrinting in Windows AppendixWindows 3.1x Features Tab Windows 3.1x Setup TabUse the Services tab to perform routine printer maintenance Windows 3.1x Services TabWindows 3.1x Color Tab Check here to print in shades of grayHow Do I? Windows 3.1x HP DeskJet 930C ToolboxSystem Requirements Minimum Printing MarginsPrinter Quick Start Posters and User’s Guides Supplies and AccessoriesPart Name Part Number Part Number Language Quick StartPaper and Other Media Availability of special media varies by countryPaper Type/Description Part Number Ordering Information LAS ROZAS, Madrid Sweden BasicwegVenezuela 58 2 239-4244/4133 Palo Alto, CA 94304, U.S.AReduction and Elimination Environmental StatementRecycling Energy Consumption