HP 1220C manual Printer Takes a Long Time to Print a Job, Paper is Jammed in the Printer

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Color print settings may be wrong

Grayscale might be selected in the HP print settings dialog box.

The wrong printer may be selected

Make sure the correct printer is selected as the current or default printer.

Printer Takes a Long Time to Print a Job

Check your system configuration

The minimum system configuration for your printer is 486- 66MHz with 24MB RAM. However, the printer performance is optimized for Pentium machines.

There may be insufficient hard disk space in your system

For printing on 11"x17" paper, it is recommended that you should have at least 50MB free hard disk space in your system. If you are printing graphics-intensive files, make sure you have enough (more than 50MB) hard disk space.

For Windows 98, if you are using a parallel connection, try switching to a USB connection. For more information, see page 9.

There may be insufficient virtual memory in your system Increase the size of your system’s virtual memory.

The PhotoREt option is disabled. If you are printing Best mode on letter-sized HP Premium Photo Paper and have disabled the PhotoREt option, you need at least 300MB free hard disk space in your system, and the printer takes a longer time to print.

The port setting configuration in your system is not set to ECP Refer to the manual that comes with your computer for information on how to change your port setting or contact your computer manufacturer.

A print cartridge may be low on ink Replace the low ink print cartridge.

Paper is Jammed in the Printer

Note: To clear the printer of any jammed paper, open the access cover and pull the paper towards you. If you cannot reach the jammed paper, turn the panel

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Contents HP DeskJet 1220C Acknowledgements Contents Manual Feed TroubleshootingLanguage Abbreviations HP Greeting Card PaperEnglish For More Information Using this GuideWelcome Support information System RequirementsLeast 50MB of free hard disk space WindowsUnderstanding the Printer Parts and Functions Getting startedSetting Up 152 mm 19 482 mm 102 mmEnglish USB Installation for Windows Installing from the Starter CD RecommendedInstallation for Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT Print a Test Connections Using the USB Port WindowsTo verify the installation Using Your Printer on a NetworkConnecting to an External Print Server Save Your Settings Printing FeaturesWin Enlarging or Reducing a DocumentManual Duplex Two-Sided Printing TilingBooklet Watermark Mirror ImageBanner Preferences Imaging OptionsPrinting from DOS Software Programs HP DeskJet Control Panel for DOSDOS Printer Driver Installing the HP DeskJet Control Panel for DOSUsing the HP DeskJet Control Panel for DOS Mac Setting Up Your Printer on a Macintosh ComputerAlternative Top Media Feed Manual Feed PaperSelecting and Loading Paper TipsMaintaining the Printer It means To solve the problem Using and Caring for Print CartridgesNothing Is Printed Power Cannot Be Turned OnSomething on the Page is Missing or Incorrect Placement of the Text or Graphics is WrongBlank Page is Ejected Printer Takes a Long Time to Print a Job Check your system configurationPaper is Jammed in the Printer There may be insufficient hard disk space in your systemMake sure nothing is blocking the paper path Uninstalling the Printer SoftwareTips for Avoiding Paper Jams Aligning the Print Cartridges Printer Does Not Print After Switching PortsMac Troubleshooting Cleaning the Print CartridgesPrinting a Sample Printing a DiagnosticCustomer Support ToolboxFor customers outside US HP Telephone SupportPrinter Specifications SpecificationsDraft 300 x 600 dpi Normal 600 x 600 dpi Best Main Paper 16MB RAM HP Supplies Ordering InformationHP Premium Photo Paper HP Premium Heavyweight InkJet PaperHP Premium Plus Photo Paper HP Professional Brochure and Flyer PaperRegulatory Notice FCC Regulations Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty StatementSafety Information Operation outside the products specifications Extent of limited warrantyLocal Law Limitations of WarrantyLimitations of Liability Language Abbreviations AppendixDOS Envelopes Faxes Ink volume Installing printer software, 8 interfaceGraphics are wrong, 22 grayscale IconsVerify a USB installation Uninstalling the software, 24 USB, 3, 9System requirements Telephone support, 28 test ZoomSmartAccording to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN Declaration of ConformityPrinted on recycled paper