HP 1100dtn manual Using the HP Inkjet Utility, To display the HP Inkjet Utility

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Using the HP Inkjet Utility

For Mac OS 8.6, 9.x and OS X, the HP Inkjet Utility contains tools to calibrate the printer, clean the printheads, print a test page, print a configuration page for the printer, set tray lock, and find website support information.

To display the HP Inkjet Utility

1Double-click the Macintosh HD icon on the desktop.

2Do one of the following steps.

•Mac OS 8.6 to Mac OS 9.0: Select Utilities and select hp deskjet.

•Mac OS 9.1: Select Applications (Mac OS 9), select Utilities, and select hp deskjet.

•Mac OS X: Select Applications and select Utilities.

3Select hp inkjet utility.

Viewing the HP Inkjet Utility panels

The following options are available on the HP Inkjet Utility Panel menu.

zWOW! Prints a sample page to view the print output quality.

zInk Level. Displays ink levels in the ink cartridges.

zTest. Prints a test page.

zConfiguration. Prints a configuration page.

zClean. Cleans the printheads.

zCalibrate Device. Aligns the printheads.

zCalibrate Color. Adjusts color to correct problems with tint.

zSupport. Provides access to the HP website where you can find support for the printer and information about HP products and supplies.

zRegister. Accesses the HP website to register the printer.

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Contents Page Page User’s guide Copyright Information Contents Glossary Index Finding other resources for product information Getting startedHP Business Inkjet 1100d Learning about printer configurationsHP Business Inkjet 1100dtn Understanding the printer parts and functions Paper stack indicatorFront view Paper guides Output trayPrinting supplies area Power button Power light greenControl panel parts Resume buttonPower input USB connectorBack view Connecting directly using a USB or parallel cable Windows Connecting the printerUSB connection Parallel connectionTo complete a software-first installation Completing a software-first installation recommendedTo complete a hardware-first installation Completing a hardware-first installationSelect Specify a location Sharing the printer on a locally shared network Windows Using a printer connected to another computer clientsSharing a printer connected to your computer the server To connect using a USB cable Connecting directly using a USB cable Mac OSTo finish installing for Mac OS 8.6 to Mac OS To finish installing for Mac OS X and laterSharing among Mac computers with the same operating system USB printer sharing over an Ethernet network Mac OSInstalling the HP Jetdirect internal print server card Connecting to a networkTo install the HP Jetdirect print server To install the printer driver on the server Installing the printer driver on the server WindowsTo install software for a network printer on a Macintosh Installing software for a network printer on a MacintoshTo finish a network installation for Mac OS 8.6 to Mac OS Uninstalling software for Windows all versions Uninstalling the printing system softwareTo finish a network installation for Mac OS X or later Running the scrubber utilityUninstalling software for Macintosh all versions Using the embedded Web serverGaining access to the embedded Web server Embedded Web server pagesMaking copies of the software Installing other softwareEnww Tips for selecting and using print media Using the printerSelecting print media Understanding supported sizes Understanding specifications for supported mediaMedia size Tray Envelope Auto Slot Tray Type Weight Capacity Understanding supported media types and weightsMedia Left margin Right margin Top margin Bottom margin Setting minimum marginsTo load Tray 1 or Tray Loading mediaLetter/A4 Legal Tray usage Steps to complete For more information Configuring traysSelecting a default tray Setting the tray lockTo select a default tray Windows On the Printer Services tab, click Advanced ConfigurationUnderstanding default tray behavior for the Mac OS Printing using the PCL 3 printer driverTo print using the PCL 3 printer driver Changing settings for Windows Changing printer settingsTo change settings from an application current jobs To change default settings all future jobsTo set the default media type Changing settings for the Mac OSTo change page setup settings To change print settingsPerforming printer tasks Canceling a print jobPrinting on both sides duplexing Guidelines for printing on both sides of aTo perform automatic duplexing Windows Performing automatic duplexingTo perform automatic duplexing Mac OS 8.6 to To perform automatic duplexing Mac OSTo perform manual duplexing Windows Performing manual duplexingTo perform manual duplexing Mac OS 8.6 to On the Basics tab, select Back to Front under Page OrderTo perform manual duplexing Mac OS Printing photographsTo print digital photographs Windows To print digital photographs MacintoshPrinting on envelopes and cards Printing on special mediaTips for printing envelopes To print envelopes from the envelope slot WindowsTo load envelopes or cards in Tray To print envelopes from the envelope slot Mac OSTo print envelopes or cards from Tray 1 Windows To print envelopes or cards from Tray 1 Mac OS 8.6 to OSTo load transparencies Printing on transparenciesTo print transparencies Windows To print transparencies Mac OS 8.6 toTo print transparencies Mac OS Printing on custom-size mediaTo load custom-size media To print custom-size media WindowsTo print custom-size media Mac OS To print custom-size media Mac OS 8.6 toSize pull-down menu, click Edit Custom Paper Sizes Using the Toolbox Using diagnostic toolsPrinter Status tab Information tab Printer Services tabEasy access to troubleshooting tips Using hp instant supportNotification of printer driver and firmware updates Access to hp servicesUsing myPrintMileage To display the HP Inkjet Utility Using the HP Inkjet UtilityViewing the HP Inkjet Utility panels Using the deskjet control panel Djcp Using HP Web JetadminTo install Djcp Maintaining TroubleshootingMaintaining ink cartridges and printheads Replacing ink cartridgesTo replace an ink cartridge Checking the printheads Cleaning the printheadsTo perform a level 1 printhead cleaning at the control panel To clean the printhead contacts Cleaning the printhead contactsEnww To align printheads from the control panel Aligning the printheadsTo align the printheads from the Toolbox Windows To align the printheads from the HP Inkjet Utility Mac OSTo replace a printhead Replacing the printheadsEnww To calibrate color from the Toolbox Calibrating colorTo calibrate color from the HP Inkjet Utility To clear a jam Clearing jamsTo avoid jams Resolving paper-feed problems including skewing Starting troubleshootingTo print a printer configuration page from the control panel Printing a configurationPrinter shuts down unexpectedly Resolving printer problemsPrinter is not responding nothing prints Printer takes a long time to print All lights are blinkingBlank page printed Resolving printing problemsSomething on the page is missing or incorrect Check the page-orientation setting Placement of the text or graphics is wrongCheck the printheads and ink cartridges Poor print qualityInk is smearing Wrong colors are printing Another paper-feed problem is occurring Resolving paper-feed problemsTray cannot be inserted Hardware installation issues Troubleshooting installation issuesMinimum Software installation issuesRecommended Action Printer lights referenceLight pattern Light description From using this cartridge is not Alternates with Finding accessory part numbers HP supplies and accessoriesOrdering printing supplies through the Toolbox Finding supplies part numbers HP Photo Paper HP Premium Photo PaperHP ColorFast Photo Paper HP Photo-Quality Inkjet PaperHP Premium Plus Inkjet Transparency Film HP Premium Inkjet Transparency FilmHP Banner Paper HP Textured Greeting CardsToolbox Support and warrantyHp instant support WebHP telephone support Extent of limited warranty Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statementLimitations of liability Limitations of warrantyLocal law Envelope slot one envelope Printer specificationsRecommended FCC statement Regulatory informationShielded cables EMI statement Korea Regulatory model number Power cord statementLED classification Energy consumption Declaration of Conformity Enww Glossary Print server or print server card ResolutionPrinter driver PrintheadsIndex Enww Enww Enww Enww USB Page Copyright 2003 Hewlett-Packard Company