HP 400 Transparencies, Into the paper tray, Printing on letterhead, Paper already in the in tray

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Notes

If you are loading letterheads or HP transparencies, insert them print side up, with the top of the page

 

 

going into the printer.

 

Remember to switch the envelope lever to paper after you have finished printing envelopes, labels,

 

 

or thick paper. For optimal print quality, ensure that the envelope lever is adjusted according to what

 

 

you want to print.

 

 

 

 

Table 3-2. Media Loading Information

 

 

Topic

Information

 

 

Transparencies

Transparencies can either be fed by hand or loaded into the paper tray. Do not use

 

transparencies other than HP Premium and do not load more than 20 transparencies

 

into the paper tray.

 

 

Printing on letterhead

To print on the letterhead side of a page, place the letterhead face down in the IN tray.

 

Position the paper with the top of the letterhead toward the printer, so that the

 

letterhead end feeds into the printer first. If you are using manual feed, insert them print

 

side up, with the top of the letterhead going into the printer.

 

 

Printing on envelopes, labels or

Envelopes, labels and thick paper must be fed into the printer manually, one by one and

thick paper

print side up, from the back of the printer.

 

 

Media loading tips

• Make sure that the paper meets the specifications listed in chapter 1.

 

• Do not mix media types in the IN tray.

 

• Always load a stack of paper into an empty IN tray. Don’t place new paper on top of

 

paper already in the IN tray.

 

 

Media to avoid

Do not use the following kinds of media in the printer:

 

• Weight greater than 24 lb. (90 g/m2) or less than 16 lbs. (60 g/m2)

 

• Media that is torn or wrinkled or that has curled edges

 

• Media with cutouts or perforations, like 2- and 3-hole-punch paper

 

• Multiple part forms

 

• Media that is heavily textured or embossed

 

• Transparencies other than HP Premium

 

• Labels other than HP 92296 Series or other high-quality labels for laser printers

 

• Paper sizes other than U.S. letter, A4, U.S. legal, and U.S. executive; transparencies

 

or label sheets other than U.S. letter or A4 size.

 

 

Operation and Usage 3-5

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Contents HP DeskJet 400 Printer Technical Support Solutions Guide HP DeskJet 400 Printer Technical Support Solutions Guide Page Iii Publication HistoryTrademark Credits Conventions About This Guide Page Contents Printer Drivers Contents-2Operation and Usage Problem Resolution Contents-3Contents-4 Chapter Service and Support InformationHP PCL Printer Commands and Control Codes Appendix aChapter Installation and Configuration List of Tables-1Chapter Printer Driver Information Chapter Problem ResolutionChapter Operation and Usage List of Tables-2Chapter Contents Product InformationProduct Positioning Model Numbers and Product PositioningSupport Tools HP DeskJet 400 PrinterConfidence in software compatibility Features and BenefitsHP DeskJet 400 Printer Features and Benefits Transparency support black and color Presentation quality color output capability usingDriver HP Premium PaperViews HP DeskJet 400 PrinterIntercon Printer OptionsHP DeskJet 400 Printer Options Region Plug Type Power Adapter Part NumbersPower Adapters Chile Latin America 9100-5346 Supplies and Accessories HP DeskJet 400 Printer Supplies and Accessories Part NumberUser Documentation HP DeskJetPortrait Fonts Internal FontsInternal Portrait Fonts Internal Landscape FontsCategory Specification SpecificationsPerformance Specifications 20,000 hours Mechanism life 25,000 pages 10. Reliability Specifications CategoryPrinter usage Width 13. Physical Specifications ApproximatePrinter with the paper tray closed Height14. Packaging Dimensions Specifications Length Width Height15. Environmental Specifications Category 46 dBAEMI Certification 16. Product Safety SpecificationsSafety Certification Mm 257 mm 17. Paper Handling SpecificationsMedia size Letter Mm 297 mm Legal Executive 25 in .5 US No envelope 12 in .5 DL envelope Mm 110 mmPrintable Area Portrait Orientation Printable Area Landscape Orientation Product Information18. Printable Area1,2 Portrait Mode Left Margin Right Margin19. Hewlett-Packard Print Cartridge Specifications Category Product Information Installation and Configuration Installation and ConfigurationColor Kit Items IncludedCentronics Parallel Interface Cable Connecting Power to the Printer Connecting the Printer to a Power AdapterCentronics Parallel Interface Pinout Information DescriptionInstallation and Configuration Mode LPT1 RETRY=R For DOS 5.0 and DOS 6, sendInstalling Windows Printer Drivers Installing the Printer Driver for Microsoft Windows UsersConfiguration Options with the DJPMenu Configuration Utility Setting up the PrinterConfiguring the Printer Norway Country Defaults Available in DJPMenuCharacter Set Installation and Configuration Operation and Usage Description of Printer Buttons and Lights Printer Buttons and LightsLoading Media Icon Button or Light DescriptionNormal Printing from the Paper Tray Or thick paper Invoke the print command from your computerManual Single Load Printing on letterhead TransparenciesInto the paper tray Printing on envelopes, labels orInstalling/Replacing a Print Cartridge Change Cartridge light will continue to blink Common Problems with Print Cartridges Maintaining Print Cartridges MaintenancePrint cartridge troubleshooting information Maintaining the Printer Print Cartridge TipsThermal Inkjet II Technology Thermal Inkjet II Technology Operation and UsageOperation and Usage Printer Drivers Windows Printer Drivers ChapterPrinter Driver Features and Capabilities Software MemoryFree Disk Space CompatibilityPrinter Setup menu Common Windows Problems SolutionNot install through the Control Panel Printer wont print from WindowsIncreasing the Printing Speed Problem Resolution Troubleshooting Tools Overall Troubleshooting Self-Tests Printer Demo Page Printing Problems HP DeskJet 400 Printing Problems Probable Cause SolutionPrinter Light Indications Oops is defective Printer for replacement of the Oops flagPath Print cartridge cradl e are in the home position right Solving Carriage Stall ConditionsTurn the printer off and then back on Problem Resolution Troubleshooting Paper Feed Operations Sheets into the in tray Printer Settings in chapterMedia loading from the paper tray An empty in tray as a single stackClearing Paper Jams Close the printer door. Load paper and turn on the printerPrinter, return the printer for repair Obstructions blockPaper path Avoiding Print Skew Paper on top of paper already in the in trayPrint skew on Load a stack of paper in the in tray. Use paper withSquareness that is within tolerance Left margin down If AB, use the equation A-B/CTroubleshooting Communication Problems Printer CommunicatesYes without the sharing Device?Cable Print Cartridge Troubleshooting Print CartridgesShort Print Cartridge Life Estimate of the number of pages Overusing the cleaning routineContainer provided with the optional Color Kit Actually printed was inaccurateIdentifying the Print Cartridge Expiration Date Replace the print cartridge. See tableExplanation Print Cartridge Life Specifications Age10. Print Cartridge Expired? Using the Print Cartridge Cleaning Routine Removing Crusted Ink from the Print Cartridge Nozzles Cleaning the Electrical Contacts Clearing Clogged Print Cartridge NozzlesTroubleshooting Print Quality Solving Black Print Quality ProblemsBlack printing is fading Solving Color Print Quality Problems11. Solving Black Print Quality Problems Print cartridgeBox of the Printer Setup menu Try printing the sheet again using manual feedQuality in the Printer Setup dialog box SolutionsPrintouts have black Output where you Cartridge and print Expected colorColor fades on Dialog boxPrintouts Missing Rows of Dots Printouts Missing DotsProblem Resolution Solution Implementation 13. Avoiding WaitbandingProblem Resolution Service and Support Information Service and Support InformationWarranty Information HP Express Exchange Service Service Support ContractsNon-U.S. Service Support Contracts HP Customer Return Repair ServiceReturning a Printer for Service U.SInclude the one relevant accessory Elsewhere in the WorldNot exhibit a print cartridge-related problem Obtaining Support Information Service and Support ResourcesObtaining Printer Drivers Postsales Information Resource Information Service Hours SupportHP Customer Information Center HP Audio TipsCenter Resource Information Service Support Items AvailableHP Distribution HP CustomerPrinter Repair Feedback Information Media Advance/Eject ProblemsPrint Quality Problems Print Cartridge Problems Noise ProblemsCosmetic Problems Accessory ProblemsUndefined Code and Miscellaneous HP DeskJet 400 Printer Repair Sheet HP PCL Printer Commands and Control Codes A-1 HP PCL Printer Command SummaryPrinter Control Commands Control Commands Paper Size †Font Selection Commands HP PCL Printer Commands and Control Codes A-3Secondary Font HP PCL Printer Commands and Control Codes A-5 Control CodesHP PCL Printer Commands and Control Codes Index Index-1Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6 Index-7 Index-8 RAMIndex-9 Index-10
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