HP 600 C2184A manual Tips for Selecting and Using Transparencies and other Media

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Tips for Selecting and Using Transparencies and other Media

Always use transparencies, index cards, postcards, and other media that conform to the product’s Specifications. Refer to “Product Information/Specifications.”

For best results when printing on transparencies, use HP Premium Transparency Film.

Do not use paper that is damaged, curled, or wrinkled.

Do not use paper with cutouts or perforations.

Do not use multiple-part forms.

Do not use paper that is heavily textured or embossed.

Tips for Selecting and Using Labels

The following Hewlett-Packard printers support labels:

HP DeskJet 510	HP DeskWriter 510
HP DeskJet 520	HP DeskWriter 520
HP DeskJet 540	HP DeskWriter 540
HP DeskJet 550C	HP DeskWriter 550C
HP DeskJet 560C	HP DeskWriter 560C
HP DeskJet 600 Series	HP DeskWriter 600 Series
HP DeskJet 750C
HP DeskJet 800 Series

While label support is not officially recognized in the User’s Guides, the printers listed above can successfully be used if the following guidelines are STRICTLY followed:

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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 T e g o r y Specification Safety Certifications Safety and EMI SpecificationsEMI 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 Methods for Identifying Print Cartridge Expiration Dates Identifying the Expiration DateMethod 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 Envelopes Tips for Selecting and Using PaperSelecting 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 PrintingExtent of Limited Warranty Warranty InformationHewlett-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 Customer Information Center HP Distribution 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 First Telephone Numbers HP Audio Tips U.S. OnlyCountry Language Telephone Number HP Forum on CompuServe Local Call CompuServe Telephone Numbers by Country TableCountry 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 Before you install the printer software Installing the Printer DriverTo 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 Type of help Provides How to access/where to find Using Online HelpPrinter 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 SystemPrinting System Problems, Causes and Solutions Troubleshooting HintsProblem 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 ionProblems and Solutions MacIntosh TroubleshootingProblem Solution Cable and Connector Information Interface SpecificationsHP DeskJet Printers Recommended Interface CablesCompatibilit Nibble Number U r c e Mode IEEE-1284 Interface ConnectorIEEE-1284 Interface Port DOS/MS Windows Compatibility Nibble Number U r c e D e Compatibility Mode DOS I/O Interface DescriptionNibble Mode ECP ModeHP DeskWriter Printers Category Macintosh I/O ConnectorCable Type HP Cable Part Number Apple Cable Part Number RS-422 Interface Port AppleTalk RS-422 Interface Connector 8-pin Mini-DINPin Number Interface Pin Name Interface Pine Description Mac I/O Description