HP manual Programs, 950C Series

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Getting Help When Things Go Wrong

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Is there a problem with your printout? continued

What is the problem?

Possible cause

To solve the problem…

 

You may have forgotten to

Make sure that you have removed the

Print quality is poor.

remove the vinyl tape from

protective piece of vinyl tape on each of the

the print cartridge.

print cartridges. See “Replacing Print

(continued)

 

Cartridges” on page 27.

 

 

 

Your print cartridges may be

If the color and black ink aren’t lining up on

 

out of alignment.

the printed page, go to the HP Toolbox and

 

 

click Calibrate the Printer. See “Printer

 

 

Services Tab” on page 8.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Banners aren’t

You may have forgotten to

Make sure that the OUT tray is up.

raise the OUT tray.

 

 

 

 

 

printing correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You may have forgotten to

Make sure that you have selected Banner on

 

select Banner in the printer

the Setup tab. See “Setup Tab” on page 6.

 

software.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You may have problems with

• If several sheets feed into the printer

 

the paper.

together, unfold and refold the paper.

 

 

• If paper doesn’t feed into the printer

 

 

correctly, be sure that the unattached edge

 

 

of the banner paper stack is toward the

 

 

printer (see page 20).

 

 

 

 

 

• If the paper creases going through the

 

 

printer, the paper might be unsuitable for

 

 

banner printing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You may have problems with

For Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0

 

 

 

 

your banner software.

• If gaps in the printing appear at the ends of

 

 

the sheets, the problem might be with your

 

 

software program. See Release Notes by

 

 

clicking Start

Programs

HP DeskJet

 

 

950C Series.

 

 

 

 

 

 

For Windows 3.1x

 

 

 

 

 

 

• If gaps in the printing appear at the ends of

 

 

the sheets, the problem might be with your

 

 

software program. See the Release Notes in

 

 

the HP DeskJet 950C Series Program Group.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents 950C Series English Acknowledgments Table of Contents Page Introduction Special Features of Your HP DeskJet PrinterThank You For Buying an HP DeskJet Printer Printer Literature about your printerFor Windows 3.1x Users Finding More InformationGuide Buttons and Lights Printing BasicsTray Paper TraysOUT Tray Photo Tray Printer Maintenance TipsPhoto Tray load Photo paper hereFinding the HP Printer Properties Dialog Box How to PrintFrom your software program, try this Click File Print Printer SetupOr try this Select 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…Getting the Right Paper Beyond the BasicsPrinting on Different Types of Paper and Media X 11 in. or A4 Photo Paper Orientation Choose appropriate orientation Paper, GlossyPaper Type Choose appropriate HP Photo Paper type For best results use HP Photo PaperSlot. Push the envelope in until it stops Stack of envelopesSize of the envelope Print the envelopePaper Type Choose Plain Paper Print Quality Choose Normal Cards Paper from the in trayPrint the cards Pull out the in trayPaper Size Choose appropriate card size Paper Type Choose appropriate HP Greeting Card typeFor best results use HP Greeting Card Paper Align the card edges before inserting the cardsLabels Iron-on TransfersPaper Size Choose appropriate size Paper Type Choose HP Iron-On T-Shirt TransfersTransparencies Paper Type Choose transparency type Posters BannersPoster Printing Check this box and choose size 2x2, 3x3, or Paper Type Choose HP Banner Paper or Plain PaperBegin printing Manual Two-Sided Printing Book Binding Tablet BindingPaper Type Choose appropriate type HP print settings to choose Guidelines to rememberBeyond the Basics Print Cartridge Status Light flashes when one Using and Caring for Your Print CartridgesProblem with color print Cartridge Yellow indicator arrowConsider replacing the color Existing print cartridgeLow on ink Consider replacing the blackReplacing Print Cartridges Using and Caring for Your Print CartridgesTo replace a print cartridge Cradle latchRemove the protective vinyl tape ContactsStoring 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 CartridgesCradle wall Manually Cleaning the Print Cartridge CradlePrint a test page. From the HP Toolbox, click Print a Test Troubleshooting Tips Select Start Run Your printer software didn’t install properlyRemove HP DeskJet 950C Series software Program Manager, selectControl Panel Getting Help When Things Go WrongClick the Device Manager tab Are secure Insert the Rear Access DoorTray Tray correctly Close the printer’s top coverWhy won’t it print? Open RunYou may be using a Setup Tab onEnable Hardware ECP to speed photo Click on the Configuration tabBe patient Flashing Data Flashing Be resetClose the top cover Light is flashing All of the lights are Printer may need toLeft 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 Down950C Series ProgramsYou may not have fully Go to the Setup tab in the printerEngaged the Photo Tray Slowly slide it toward the printer Far may crease your photo paperHP Customer Care Audio Tips U.S. Only HP Customer Care OnlineHP Customer Care User Forums HP Customer Care by EmailHP Customer Care Repair Printer SoftwareHP Customer Care by Phone After the Free Phone Support Period Extended Warranty OptionsUsing a Parallel Cable Setup InstructionsIf a New Hardware Found dialog box appears, click Cancel More About Your PrinterInstall USB software. a Click Next Using a USB Cable Requires WindowsInstall printer software. a Click Next Check Specify a Location, then click BrowseBlack Text Print Speed SpecificationsMedia Handling Language codesRegulatory Notices Legal InformationHewlett-Packard Company HP Year 2000 Warranty Limited Warranty StatementIndex Borders Normal mode 6 Maintenance Print cartridges 25 printerReplacement 27 status 25 status light 1 storing 29 using LabelsPrinter properties 6 problems installing 33 settings Printer Accessories iii, A-6buttonsProblems Banner printing ColorSetting up printer iii settings, see print settings setup ServicesSingle envelope slot 2 size Speed, printingPrinting 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 gray Choose Manual, thenHow Do I? Windows 3.1x HP DeskJet 950C ToolboxSystem Requirements Minimum Printing MarginsPrinter Quick Start Posters and User’s Guides Supplies and AccessoriesPart Name Part Number Quick Start Language PosterAvailability of special media varies by country Paper and Other MediaPaper 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