HP 950C Printer Accessories iii, A-6buttons, Printer properties 6 problems installing 33 settings

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print settings changing 6 current 6 factory 6 selecting 6 software 4 tabs 6

printer

accessories iii, A-6buttons 1

cable, parallel iii, 35, 49, A-6cable, USB iii, 35, 38, 39, 50,

A-6

calibration 8 cleaning 3 connections 36

driver updates, see printer software, updates

drivers, see printer software

Lights 1 maintenance 3 paper trays 52 parts A-6recommended cables iii setting up iii

settings 4 smudges on 3 software 4, 46 software updates 46 specifications 51 trays 2

Printer Properties dialog box Windows 3.1x A-1Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0 4

Printer Services tab 8

printer settings, see print settings printer software

basic use 6 downloading 46 how to access 4 installation for Windows 3.1x

49

installation for Windows 95, 98, NT 49

installing with parallel cable

49

installing with USB cable 50 print settings 6

printer properties 6 problems installing 33 settings 6

tabs 6 updates iv, 46

printing

2400 dpi 6, 51 banners 20–21book 22–23borders 7 business cards 14–15cards 14–15

color 7

envelopes, single 12–13envelopes, stack 12–13faxes 37

from last page 7 grayscale 7 greeting cards 14–15in DOS A-1

in Windows 3.1x A-1

in Windows 95, 98, NT 4 index cards 14–15iron-on transfers 16–17labels 16–17

mirror image 7 multiple copies 7 multiple pages per sheet 7 orientation 7 photographs 10–11posters 20–21

quality 28, 42 tablet 22–23transparencies 18–19

two-sided, book 7, 22–23two-sided, tablet 7, 22–23printing problems, see problems

problems

banner printing 43

blank page came out of printer

37

CD, not reading 33

error writing to USB port 38 fax 37

flashing lights 40 help 33

ink streaks 30

installing printer software 34 jam 36

lights flashing 40 LPT1 error 38 missing lines or dots 30

no page not came out 36 output 41, 42

page did not print 36 paper jam 36

parts of output in wrong place

41

parts of output missing 30, 41 photo tray 44

photos 44

power light flashing 40 print cartridge status light flashing 40

print cartridges 29 print quality 42, 44 printing 36–44resume light flashing 40 slow printer 39 software installation 34 software, not reading 33 too much ink 42

USB 35, 38

Q

quality iii

See print quality Quick Start Poster

ordering A-6

R

rear access door removing 36, 40 replacment parts A-6

regulatory notices 53 release notes iv requirements, system A-5

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Contents 950C Series English Acknowledgments Table of Contents Page Printer Literature about your printer Special Features of Your HP DeskJet PrinterIntroduction Thank You For Buying an HP DeskJet PrinterFinding More Information For Windows 3.1x UsersGuide Buttons and Lights Printing BasicsPaper Trays TrayOUT Tray Photo paper here Printer Maintenance TipsPhoto Tray Photo Tray loadFinding the HP Printer Properties Dialog Box How to PrintPrinter Setup From your software program, try this Click File PrintOr try this Printer Properties Dialog Box Setup TabSelect the appropriate page settings Cancel -Cancels your changes and closes the dialog boxCheck here to print multiple pages per sheet. Choose Features TabAdvanced Tab Check here to choose a Two-Sided printing methodLevel tab… Printer Services TabHP DeskJet Toolbox For Windows 95, 98, and Windows NTBeyond the Basics Getting the Right PaperPrinting on Different Types of Paper and Media X 11 in. or A4 Photo Paper For best results use HP Photo Paper Paper, GlossyOrientation Choose appropriate orientation Paper Type Choose appropriate HP Photo Paper typePrint the envelope Stack of envelopesSlot. Push the envelope in until it stops Size of the envelopePaper Type Choose Plain Paper Print Quality Choose Normal Pull out the in tray Paper from the in trayCards Print the cardsAlign the card edges before inserting the cards Paper Type Choose appropriate HP Greeting Card typePaper Size Choose appropriate card size For best results use HP Greeting Card PaperLabels 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 Yellow indicator arrow Using and Caring for Your Print CartridgesPrint Cartridge Status Light flashes when one Problem with color print CartridgeConsider replacing the black Existing print cartridgeConsider replacing the color Low on inkCradle latch Using and Caring for Your Print CartridgesReplacing Print Cartridges To replace a print cartridgeRemove the protective vinyl tape ContactsStoring Print Cartridges If You See Ink Streaks Cleaning Print CartridgesWhen Do You Need to Clean? If You See Missing Lines or DotsNozzle 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 Program Manager, select Your printer software didn’t install properlySelect Start Run Remove HP DeskJet 950C Series softwareGetting Help When Things Go Wrong Control PanelClick the Device Manager tab Close the printer’s top cover Insert the Rear Access DoorAre secure Tray Tray correctlyWhy won’t it print? Open RunClick on the Configuration tab Setup Tab onYou may be using a Enable Hardware ECP to speed photoAll of the lights are Printer may need to Flashing Be resetBe patient Flashing Data Close the top cover Light is flashingLeft Poster Printing on Wrong side of the media Down Make sure that you are using mediaRather than using plain paper Media Intended for HP DeskJet printers950C Series ProgramsFar may crease your photo paper Go to the Setup tab in the printerYou may not have fully Engaged the Photo Tray Slowly slide it toward the printerHP Customer Care by Email HP Customer Care OnlineHP Customer Care Audio Tips U.S. Only HP Customer Care User ForumsHP Customer Care Repair Printer SoftwareHP Customer Care by Phone After the Free Phone Support Period Extended Warranty OptionsMore About Your Printer Setup InstructionsUsing a Parallel Cable If a New Hardware Found dialog box appears, click CancelCheck Specify a Location, then click Browse Using a USB Cable Requires WindowsInstall USB software. a Click Next Install printer software. a Click NextBlack Text Print Speed SpecificationsMedia Handling Language codesLegal Information Regulatory NoticesHewlett-Packard Company HP Year 2000 Warranty Limited Warranty StatementIndex Labels Maintenance Print cartridges 25 printerBorders Normal mode 6 Replacement 27 status 25 status light 1 storing 29 usingColor Printer Accessories iii, A-6buttonsPrinter properties 6 problems installing 33 settings Problems Banner printingSpeed, printing ServicesSetting up printer iii settings, see print settings setup Single envelope slot 2 sizePrinting in Windows AppendixWindows 3.1x Features Tab Windows 3.1x Setup TabCheck here to print in shades of gray Choose Manual, then Windows 3.1x Services TabUse the Services tab to perform routine printer maintenance Windows 3.1x Color TabHow Do I? Windows 3.1x HP DeskJet 950C ToolboxSystem Requirements Minimum Printing MarginsQuick Start Language Poster Supplies and AccessoriesPrinter Quick Start Posters and User’s Guides Part Name Part NumberPaper and Other Media Availability of special media varies by countryPaper Type/Description Part Number Ordering Information Palo Alto, CA 94304, U.S.A BasicwegLAS ROZAS, Madrid Sweden Venezuela 58 2 239-4244/4133Energy Consumption Environmental StatementReduction and Elimination Recycling