HP 400 manual Troubleshooting Tools

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Troubleshooting Tools

The following tools are recommended for troubleshooting the HP DeskJet 400 printer:

•Dial caliper or accurate linear scale

•Tissue paper

•Cotton swabs

•Rigid card stock

•Clean soft cloth

•Voltmeter (used to check the voltage out of the power adapter)

5-2 Problem Resolution

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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 Contents-3 Problem ResolutionHP PCL Printer Commands and Control Codes Chapter Service and Support InformationContents-4 Appendix aList of Tables-1 Chapter Installation and ConfigurationChapter Operation and Usage Chapter Problem ResolutionChapter Printer Driver Information List of Tables-2Product Information Chapter ContentsSupport Tools Model Numbers and Product PositioningProduct Positioning HP DeskJet 400 PrinterConfidence in software compatibility Features and BenefitsHP DeskJet 400 Printer Features and Benefits Driver Presentation quality color output capability usingTransparency support black and color HP Premium PaperHP DeskJet 400 Printer ViewsIntercon Printer OptionsHP DeskJet 400 Printer Options Region Plug Type Power Adapter Part NumbersPower Adapters Chile Latin America 9100-5346 HP DeskJet 400 Printer Supplies and Accessories Part Number Supplies and AccessoriesHP DeskJet User DocumentationInternal Portrait Fonts Internal FontsPortrait Fonts Internal Landscape FontsCategory Specification SpecificationsPerformance Specifications 20,000 hours Mechanism life 25,000 pages 10. Reliability Specifications CategoryPrinter usage Printer with the paper tray closed 13. Physical Specifications ApproximateWidth HeightLength Width Height 14. Packaging Dimensions Specifications46 dBA 15. Environmental Specifications CategoryEMI Certification 16. Product Safety SpecificationsSafety Certification Media size Letter Mm 297 mm Legal Executive 25 in .5 17. Paper Handling SpecificationsMm 257 mm US No envelope 12 in .5 DL envelope Mm 110 mmPrintable Area Landscape Orientation Product Information Printable Area Portrait OrientationLeft Margin Right Margin 18. Printable Area1,2 Portrait Mode19. Hewlett-Packard Print Cartridge Specifications Category Product Information Installation and Configuration Installation and ConfigurationColor Kit Items IncludedCentronics Parallel Interface Cable Connecting the Printer to a Power Adapter Connecting Power to the PrinterDescription Centronics Parallel Interface Pinout InformationInstallation and Configuration For DOS 5.0 and DOS 6, send Mode LPT1 RETRY=RInstalling the Printer Driver for Microsoft Windows Users Installing Windows Printer DriversConfiguration 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 Loading Media Printer Buttons and LightsDescription of Printer Buttons and Lights Icon Button or Light DescriptionNormal Printing from the Paper Tray Or thick paper Invoke the print command from your computerManual Single Load Into the paper tray TransparenciesPrinting on letterhead 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 Print Cartridge Tips Maintaining the PrinterThermal Inkjet II Technology Operation and Usage Thermal Inkjet II TechnologyOperation and Usage Printer Drivers Chapter Windows Printer DriversPrinter Driver Features and Capabilities Free Disk Space MemorySoftware CompatibilityNot install through the Control Panel Common Windows Problems SolutionPrinter Setup menu Printer wont print from WindowsIncreasing the Printing Speed Problem Resolution Troubleshooting Tools Overall Troubleshooting Self-Tests Printer Demo Page HP DeskJet 400 Printing Problems Probable Cause Solution Printing ProblemsPrinter 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 Media loading from the paper tray Printer Settings in chapterSheets into the in tray An empty in tray as a single stackClose the printer door. Load paper and turn on the printer Clearing Paper JamsPrinter, return the printer for repair Obstructions blockPaper path Paper on top of paper already in the in tray Avoiding Print SkewSquareness that is within tolerance Left margin down Load a stack of paper in the in tray. Use paper withPrint skew on If AB, use the equation A-B/CPrinter CommunicatesYes without the sharing Device? Troubleshooting Communication ProblemsCable Print Cartridge Troubleshooting Print CartridgesShort Print Cartridge Life Container provided with the optional Color Kit Overusing the cleaning routineEstimate of the number of pages Actually printed was inaccurateReplace the print cartridge. See table Identifying the Print Cartridge Expiration DateExplanation Print Cartridge Life Specifications Age10. Print Cartridge Expired? Using the Print Cartridge Cleaning Routine Removing Crusted Ink from the Print Cartridge Nozzles Clearing Clogged Print Cartridge Nozzles Cleaning the Electrical ContactsSolving Black Print Quality Problems Troubleshooting Print Quality11. Solving Black Print Quality Problems Solving Color Print Quality ProblemsBlack printing is fading Print cartridgeQuality in the Printer Setup dialog box Try printing the sheet again using manual feedBox of the Printer Setup menu SolutionsColor fades on Output where you Cartridge and print Expected colorPrintouts have black Dialog boxPrintouts Missing Dots Printouts Missing Rows of DotsProblem Resolution 13. Avoiding Waitbanding Solution ImplementationProblem Resolution Service and Support Information Service and Support InformationWarranty Information Non-U.S. Service Support Contracts Service Support ContractsHP Express Exchange Service HP Customer Return Repair ServiceU.S Returning a Printer for ServiceInclude the one relevant accessory Elsewhere in the WorldNot exhibit a print cartridge-related problem Obtaining Support Information Service and Support ResourcesObtaining Printer Drivers HP Customer Information Center Resource Information Service Hours SupportPostsales Information HP Audio TipsHP Distribution Resource Information Service Support Items AvailableCenter HP CustomerPrinter Repair Feedback Information Media Advance/Eject ProblemsPrint Quality Problems Cosmetic Problems Noise ProblemsPrint Cartridge 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 Paper Size † Control CommandsHP PCL Printer Commands and Control Codes A-3 Font Selection CommandsSecondary Font Control Codes HP PCL Printer Commands and Control Codes A-5HP PCL Printer Commands and Control Codes Index-1 IndexIndex-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6 Index-7 RAM Index-8Index-9 Index-10
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