HP 1200 manual Understanding print quality settings

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Understanding print quality settings

Print quality settings affect how light or dark the print is on the page and the style that the graphics are printed. You can also use the print quality settings to optimize the print quality for a specific media type. See Optimizing print quality for media types for more information.

You can change the settings in the printer properties to accommodate the types of jobs you are printing. The following are the settings:

Best Quality: This prints at 1200 dpi and provides the best print quality.

Faster Printing: The resolution is reduced slightly so that the job can print faster. This is the default setting.

Custom: This prints the same as the Faster Printing setting, but you can change the scale patterns.

EconoMode (Save Toner): Text is printed using less toner. This setting is useful when you are printing drafts.

You can access these settings on the Finishing tab (Windows) under Print Quality settings in the printer properties. To view the details of each setting, click Details. For Macintosh, select the Imaging Options screen.

Note

To change the print quality settings for all future print jobs, access the

 

properties through the Start menu in the Windows system tray. To

 

change the print quality settings only for the current software

 

application’s use, access the properties through the Print Setup menu

 

in the application you are using to print. See Printer properties (driver)

 

for more information.

 

 

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Contents User guide Page User Guide Warranty Contents Getting to know the print server Media Copying tasks Troubleshooting the copier/scanner Service and support Appendix E Memory Dimm Appendix H Scanner resolution and color Getting to know the printer Print with excellent quality Understanding the printer’s features and benefitsSave Time Save moneyExpand your printer Identifying the printer’s components Ready light green Go button and light green Printer control panelPrinter input trays Main input trayPriority input tray Printer media guides Printer output paths Output binStraight-through output path Toner door Choosing paper and other media Main input tray Loading media into the input traysPriority input tray Specific types of mediaUnderstanding voltage conversions Turning the power offAccessing the printer properties driver and help Printer properties driverWindows 9x, 2000, Millennium, and NT Software For Macintosh Computers Accessing the print driverPostScript Printer Description Files PPDs HP LaserJet UtilityPrinter properties online help Printer online helpPrintCopyScan Online help LaserJet Document Manager Click Help from the main menuPrinting a configuration Getting to know the copier/scanner Powerful copier software Copy Plus Understanding the copier/scanner’s features and benefitsScan CopyIdentifying the copier/scanner’s components Copy Scan Copier/scanner control panelCopier/scanner door Media input tray, guides, and output binSupported media sizes and types Precautions for copying and scanning Loading originals in the copier/scanner Accessing HP LaserJet Director Windows Accessing HP LaserJet Director Mac OSGetting to know the software Windows To turn off the HP LaserJet DirectorMac OS Open the HP LaserJet DirectorAccessing HP Workplace Mac OS Accessing HP LaserJet Document Manager WindowsQuick Copy settings Accessing HP LaserJet Director ToolboxHP LaserJet Copier Copy Plus Click HP LaserJet Device Configure HP LaserJet Device ConfigurationClick Device Configuration Click Programs Click HP LaserJet 1220 SeriesAccessing HP LaserJet Photo Center HP LaserJet Director Accessing the online helpHP LaserJet Document Manager Any HP LaserJet 1220 softwareGetting to know the copier/scanner Getting to know the print server Using network protocols Understanding the print server’s features and benefitsIdentifying the print server’s components Installing the print serverTo install the HP JetDirect 175X hardware Installing and configuring the network software Install the software on a networkInstall the printer and server Prerequisites Using the embedded web serverUsing HP Web JetAdmin Starting the embedded web serverCompatible Web Browsers Additional configuration and management tools Using BootpBenefits of using Bootp Configuring the Bootp server Tag Description Bootptab file entriesAddress Unix systems Using DhcpWindows NT 4.0 server Windows systemsPage Windows 2000 server Page Enabling or disabling Dhcp Moving to another network Media Optimizing print quality for media types To print transparencies or labels Printing transparencies and labelsPrinting one envelope Printing envelopesPrinting multiple envelopes To print letterhead or preprinted forms Printing letterhead or preprinted formsTo print on custom-sized media or cardstock Printing custom-sized media or cardstockMedia Printing tasks Printing with manual feed Printing on both sides of the paper manual duplexing Manual duplex using the output bin Manual duplex on heavy media or card stock Printing watermarks Accessing the watermark featureAccessing the multiple pages per sheet feature Mac OS Accessing the multiple pages per sheet feature WindowsOn next Printing bookletsPage Canceling a print job Understanding print quality settings Using EconoMode Save Toner Scanning tasks Starting a scan Working with scanned items Scanning to e-mailUsing the e-mail feature Mac OS Using the e-mail feature Windows 98, 2000, Millennium, NTEditing scanned text Optical Character Recognition Online help Storing scanned text or images Adjusting the contrast Accessing the contrast featureAcquiring an image Accessing the image enhancement features Enhancing the scanned image in HP Document ManagerImage Enhancement Accessing the annotation features Canceling scan jobsAdding annotations to scanned images PropertiesCopying tasks Using the Quick Copy feature Understanding copying featuresWIndows 9x, 2000, Millennium, and NT 4.0 Accessing the Quick Copy settingsAccessing HP LaserJet Copier Using HP LaserJet CopierAccessing HP LaserJet Copy Plus Windows 9x, 2000, Millennium, NT 4.0, Mac OSAccess HP LaserJet Copy Plus from the following locations Canceling copy jobs Managing the toner cartridge Storing toner cartridges Using HP toner cartridgesHP policy on non-HP toner cartridges Toner cartridge life expectancySaving toner Recycling toner cartridgesRedistributing toner Changing the toner cartridge Page 103 Troubleshooting the printerFinding the solution Pages printed, but there was a problemPages did not print Light status legend Printer light patternsPrinter initialization/Cancel Error messages on the screen Solution Error messages on the screenAvoid memory-intensive tasks such as sending a fax or Symptom Possible Cause Solution Problems in the Chooser Common Macintosh ProblemsSymptom Possible Cause Solution USB Problems Symptom Possible Cause Solution Printing ErrorsLaserWriter LaserWriter 8.4 and higherHardware troubleshooting Software troubleshootingSelecting an Alternate PostScript Printer Description PPD Renaming the PrinterClick Select PPD PS Errors Symptom Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting PostScript PS ErrorsPS Errors Symptom Possible Cause Solution Specific Errors Paper handling problems Problem Solution Paper handling problemsPaper handling problems ProblemSolution Printed page is different than what appeared on screen Printed page problems Problem SolutionSettings. See Printer properties driver for more Printed page problems ProblemSolutionLight print or fade Improving print qualityToner specks DropoutsVertical lines Gray backgroundToner smear Loose toner Vertical repetitive defectsMisformed characters Skew Curl or waveWrinkles or creases Toner scatter outline Cleaning the printer Cleaning the toner cartridge area Cleaning the printer media path Typical media jam locations Clearing printer media jamsRemoving a jammed Page Changing the pickup roller Gently pull the pickup roller up Cleaning the pickup roller Changing the printer separation pad Page Troubleshooting the printer 137 Troubleshooting the copier/scannerCopying problems Scanning problemsSolutionDescription Scanner did nothingDid you send a print or copy job before you tried to scan? SolutionDescription No preview appeared on the screen Is the original loadedCorrectly? Scanned image is of poor quality SolutionDescription Part of the image did not scan or text is missing Solution DescriptionIs the original of poor quality? Text cannot be editedDo you have your resolution and grayscale set too high? Scan takes too longIs your software set to scan in color? Error messages appear on the screen Unable to activate TwainSource No copy came out of the printer or the scanner did nothing Is media loaded in the input tray?Is the wrong printer Is the toner cartridge low on toner? Copies are blank, missing images, or fadedImproving copy/scan quality Preventing problemsVertical white stripes Identifying and correcting copy/scan defectsBlank pages Too light or darkBlack dots or streaks Unwanted linesUnclear text Reduced sizeToner scatter outline See The scan takes too long Cleaning the copier/scanner Clearing copier/scanner jams Clearing jams Replacing the copier/scanner separation pad Removing the copier/scanner Page Closing the left side panel Troubleshooting the copier/scanner 163 Troubleshooting the print serverFinding the solution USB Port HP JetDirect 175X configurationLED light patterns Understanding the print server’s light patternsBehavior Meaning StatusUnderstanding the print server configuration Using a print server configurationPrinting a print server configuration Status field error messagesSection Description Sections and messagesMessage Description General HP JetDirect informationManufacturing ID Auto NegotiationDate Manufactured Snmp Set Cmty NameDevice Name USB port informationManufacturer Serial NumberNetwork statistics TCP/IP protocol information Default GatewayHost Name IP AddressBootp Server Config ByBOOTP/DHCP Server Config FileAccess List Idle TimeoutDomain Name DNS ServerWeb JetAdmin URL IPX/SPX protocol information Node NamePrimary Frame Type Network Frame TypeENSNAP, and EN802.3 AppleTalk protocol information Error Code and Message Description Error messages0D LAN Error Invalid Gateway 4D CF ERR Access List Exceeded Unable to Connect Verifying your hardware PrinterPrint server Verify scanning over the network Verify printing when attached to a computer187 Service and supportHardware service Extended warrantyAvailability Guidelines for repacking the printer Service information form Service information formHewlett-Packard Support European Customer Support Center In-country/region support numbers Page World Wide Web URL Online servicesAmerica Online CompuServetmObtaining software utilities and electronic information Hewlett-Packard direct ordering for accessories or suppliesHewlett-Packard service information Hewlett-Packard Support Assistant compact discHewlett-Packard SupportPack Page Argentina Worldwide country/region sales and service officesAustralia AustriaChile Brazil CroatiaChina ColombiaGreece Israel Germany IndiaHong Kong SAR HungaryLatin American Headquarters KoreaMéxico Middle EastRussia RomaniaSingapore SlovakiaUkraine Turkey VenezuelaUnited Arab Emirates United Kingdom205 Printer specificationsPrinter specifications Environmental specifications SpecificationsElectrical specifications AcousticsPrinter capacities and ratings Printer specifications Physical specificationsPrinter specifications Memory specificationsPort availability FCC compliance Protecting the Environment Environmental Product Stewardship ProgramThis HP LaserJet product eliminates This HP LaserJet product design reducesPlastics HP Printing Supplies Environmental Program InformationHP LaserJet Printing Supplies Returns Non-U.S. Recycling ReturnsPaper Material safety data sheetDeclaration of Conformity Regulatory statementsLaser safety statement Canadian DOC regulationsKorean EMI statement Laserturvallisuus Luokan 1 Laserlaite Klass 1 Laser Apparat Laser statement for FinlandAppendix a Printer specifications 217 Printer and copier/scanner specificationsAppendix B Printer and copier/scanner specifications Dimm Copier/scanner capacities and ratings HP LaserJet 1220 PrintCopyScan specificationsFCC compliance Environmental Product Stewardship Program ALL Laser safety statement Laser statement for Finland Appendix B Printer and copier/scanner specifications 227 Print server specificationsAppendix C Print server specifications Electromagnetic emissions Electromagnetic immunitySafety European community Regulatory statements Foothills Blvd Canada DOC regulations Chinese safety statement Appendix C Print server specifications 237 Media specificationsPrinter media specifications Paper usage Symptom Problem with paper Solution Guidelines for using mediaSupported media sizes printer PaperAs those used in some types of thermography Labels TransparenciesLabel construction Envelope construction EnvelopesEnvelopes with double-side seams Envelopes with adhesive strips or flapsEnvelope storage Card stock and heavy mediaCard stock construction Card stock guidelinesAppendix D Media specifications 245 Memory DimmInstalling a Dimm memory Page Testing the Dimm installation Removing a Dimm Appendix E Memory Dimm 251 WarrantylicensingHP Software License Terms Hewlett-Packard software license agreementPage Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement Limited warranty for toner cartridge life How does State, Province, or Country Law apply? Appendix F Warranty and licensing Ordering information Description or use Accessories and ordering information259 Order numberAppendix G Accessories and ordering information 261 Ordering informationCountry/region Part Numbers Input Rating Output Rating Power module chart263 Scanner resolution and colorOverview Resolution and color guidelines Resolution Color Setting Recommended use Where you set the color valueAppendix H Scanner resolution and color ARP Duplicate IP Address 181 Autonegotiation IndexIndex Disconnecting from ServerIPX/SPX OUT of Buffers TCP/IP Xmit Collisions Xmit Late Collisions Page Copyright 2002 Hewlett-Packard Company
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