HP 600 C2184A manual Print Quality Problems

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Print Quality Problems

Refer to "Troubleshooting Information/Print Quality Problems/Misc. Print Quality Problems."

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Contents Model Number and Description HP DeskJet PrinterPrinter Name Model Number DescriptionFront View Rear View Ordering Printer Options Printer Number and Language of KitsPortugal C2184A AB9 Power Cord, Documentation, and Software Kits Power Cord, Documentation, and Software Kits Items Included Fonts Included Scalable TrueType Fonts For MS WindowsInternal Fonts and Symbol Sets Symbol SetsAdditional Fonts in Region Specific Printers Identifying Printers with Flash MemoryFlash Fonts and Symbol Sets Fonts and Symbol Sets for Flash CodesFlash Fonts Information Thai Flash Font Code THAPart Numbers E m Description Part NumberColor Kit Information Color KitUser Replaceable Components Description Part NumberHost/System Requirements MS WindowsDriver Installation Interface Specifications T e g o r y SpecificationProduct Performance Specifications ResolutionMS Windows Print Speed MS DOS Print Speed Black MechanismT e Paper Handling Specifications Supported Media/Sizes Custom Size user definedPrintable Area Specifications Paper TransparencyBlack Printing Color PrintingInternational Paper Transparency Envelopes DOS Black Printing DOS Color PrintingCards Japanese Hagaki PostcardPhysical Specifications Electrical Specifications T e g o r y Specification Input VoltageMaximum Power Consumption FrequencyEnvironmental Specifications Safety and EMI Specifications T e g o r y Specification Safety CertificationsEMI Certifications Reliability Specifications T e g o r y Specification Mechanism LifeMean Time Between Failures Mtbf Printer Usage RatePackaging Specifications Refilling Policy E m Part Number Description Print Cartridges Color KitsPrint Cartridge Specifications Thermal Inkjet Technology Print Cartridge Safety Material Safety Data Sheet MsdsMaintaining Print Cartridges Print Cartridge TipsPrint Cartridge Dos and Don’ts N ’ tModifying or Refilling Print Cartridges Identifying the Expiration Date Methods for Identifying Print Cartridge Expiration DatesMethod 1 Read the Date on the Box Method 2 Read the Code on the Print Cartridge Page Print Cartridge Life Specifications Short Print Cartridge LifePossible Causes for Short Print Cartridge Life Sealed in itsU s e A s o n Print Cartridge Cleaning Routine Clearing Clogged Nozzles Printout Missing Dots Print Quality Problems O d u c t Description Dimensions Media Part NumbersHP Media Part Numbers R tHP Bright Letter/A-size treated paper Tips for Selecting and Using Paper Tips for Selecting and Using EnvelopesSelecting Paper Tips Tips for Selecting and Using Transparencies and other Media Tips for Selecting and Using LabelsPage Tips for Selecting and Using Banner Paper Page Loading Paper Tips General Tips for Loading Media EffectivelyUsing the Single-Sheet Feeder Determining the Print Side of MediaPower Module Part Numbers and General Information 220 VAC Specifications Power Module SpecificationsTroubleshooting Possible Causes of Printer Not PrintingWarranty Information Extent of Limited WarrantyHewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement HP De s k J e t an d De s k Writ e r P rin t e rs Limitations of Warranty Limitations of LiabilityHour modem access Obtaining Printer DriversHP BBS Library CompuServeUpdated Printer Drivers by Mail InternetWorldwide Fulfillment Information I v e rService Support Contracts HP Express Exchange ServiceHP Customer Return Repair Service HP SupportPackNon-U.S. Service Support Contracts Returning a Printer for Service USAProcedure Printer Return InstructionsHP De s k J e t an d De s k Writ e r P rin t e rs Elsewhere in the World Service and Support Resources HP Support Assistant CD-ROMHewlett-Packard News Network Hpnn Obtaining HP Support Assistant CD-ROMHP Distribution Center HP Customer Information CenterHP Reseller Response Line Ordering Supplies Ordering SuppliesCountry Telephone Number HP BBS Library HP BBS LibraryCountry Number Baud Rate HP FAXback on Demand HP First International toll rates applicableHP Audio Tips U.S. Only HP First Telephone NumbersCountry Language Telephone Number HP Forum on CompuServe CompuServe Telephone Numbers by Country Table Local CallCountry Free-Phone Number Direct Hewlett-Packard Telephone Support Technical Phone Support for CustomersHP North American Customer Support Center HP European Customer Support CenterContacting Hewlett-Packard Procedure for Providing Repair Feedback Information Printer Repair Feedback InformationHP DeskJet Printer Family Customer Codes Customer Failure Code Keywords DescriptionMedia Handling I N T / I M a G ER R I a G E O B L E M S HP Printer Repair Sheet Company InformationPrinter Information Included InformationMS Windows Printing To open the Printers control panelTo select a port HP Printing System for Windows HP Printing System for Windows includesDeskJet Utilities include Installing the Printer Driver Before you install the printer softwareTo install the HP Printing System for Windows About the Printer Driver Using the Printer Driver ColorSmart Printer Driver Dialog BoxHP DeskJet 600 ColorSmart Dialog Box Options Option DescriptionOptimizing Performance Using Online Help Type of help Provides How to access/where to findPrinter Software Help Printer Driver Supported Features DOS PrintingPrinter Drivers Available Substituting Printer DriversInstallation Before you install the DOS control panelTo install the DOS control panel DeskJet Control Panel for DOSTwo Ways to Use the Control Panel To align the print cartridgesMemory Resident DOS Control Panel OS/2 Resolving Printing System Problems Printing SystemTroubleshooting Hints Printing System Problems, Causes and SolutionsProblem Possible Cause Solution Printing System Problems, Causes and Solutions Printing System Problems, Causes and Solutions Printing System Problems, Causes and Solutions Printer Troubleshooting Hints Troubleshooting ToolsRecommended Troubleshooting Tools and Supplies HP Toolbox MS Windows UsersTroubleshooting Flowcharts Troubleshooting Flowcharts Power-On SectionTroubleshooting Flowcharts Self-Test Section Self-Test Sect ionTroubleshooting Flowcharts PC Connect Section PC Connect Sect ionTroubleshooting Flowcharts Macintosh Connect Section Macint osh Connect Sect ionMacIntosh Troubleshooting Problems and SolutionsProblem Solution Cable and Connector Information Interface SpecificationsHP DeskJet Printers Recommended Interface CablesIEEE-1284 Interface Connector Compatibilit Nibble Number U r c e ModeIEEE-1284 Interface Port DOS/MS Windows Compatibility Nibble Number U r c e D e Compatibility Mode DOS I/O Interface DescriptionNibble Mode ECP ModeCategory Macintosh I/O Connector HP DeskWriter PrintersCable Type HP Cable Part Number Apple Cable Part Number RS-422 Interface Connector 8-pin Mini-DIN RS-422 Interface Port AppleTalkPin Number Interface Pin Name Interface Pine Description Mac I/O Description