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Changing print quality settings
Print quality settings affect such things as how light or dark the print on the page is and the style in which you would like graphics printed.
You can change the settings in printer properties to accommodate the types of jobs you are printing. The possible settings are as follows:
●Best Quality
●Faster Printing
●LaserJet III Compatibility
●Custom
●EconoMode (Save Toner)
These settings can be accessed on the Finishing tab under Print Quality settings in the printer properties.
Note | To change the print quality settings for all future print jobs, access the |
| properties through the Start menu in your system tray. To change the |
| print quality settings only for the current software application use, |
| access the properties through the Print Setup menu in the application |
| from which you are printing. See “Printer properties (driver).” |
| |
Print using EconoMode (save toner)
An excellent way to extend the life of your toner cartridge is by using EconoMode. EconoMode uses substantially less toner than normal printing. The printed image is much lighter, but is adequate for printing drafts or proofs.
To enable EconoMode, access the printer Properties. On the
Finishing tab under Print Quality, click EconoMode.
Note | To enable EconoMode for all future jobs, see “Printer properties |
| (driver).” |
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Contents
Printing media
Copying tasks
Troubleshooting the Copier/Scanner
Appendix a Printer specifications
Index
Getting to know the printer
Create professional documents
Printer features and benefits
Print with excellent quality
Save money
Printer components
Ready light
Printer control panel
Front single-sheet paper input tray
Printer paper input trays
Printer paper guides
Rear paper input tray
Paper output bin
Printer paper output paths
Straight-through paper output path
Printer door
Maximum supported paper size 216 by 356 mm 8.5 by 14
Choosing paper and other media
Minimum supported paper size 76 by 127 mm 3 by 5
Specific types
Loading paper into the printer
Voltage conversions
Turning the power off
Windows
Accessing printer properties driver and help
Printer properties driver
Windows 9x & NT
Printer properties online help
Printer online help
Online help
Printing a self-test
Getting to know the printer
Getting to know the Copier/Scanner
Copy
Scanner features and benefits
Powerful copier software Copier Control Panel
Scan
Getting to know the software
Close Document Assistant
Accessing the Document Assistant
Document Assistant Windows 9x & NT
Click Programs Click HP LaserJet Click Document Assistant
Accessing the LaserJet Document Desktop Windows
Accessing the LaserJet Document Desktop Windows 9x & NT
LaserJet Document Desktop Windows 3.1x, 9x, NT
Copier Control Panel
Quick Copy settings
LaserJet Toolbox
Accessing the LaserJet Toolbox Windows 9x & NT
Scanner control panel
Copier/Scanner components
Scanner door
Scanner paper input tray, guides, and output path
Supported paper sizes and types media
Precautions for copying and scanning
Loading Copier/Scanner originals
Document Assistant Click Tools, and then click Help
Accessing the online help
LaserJet Document Desktop Click Help from the main menu
Getting to know the Copier/Scanner
Printing media
Printing transparencies
Printing envelopes
Printing labels
Printing letterhead
Printing cards
Printing tasks
Printing with manual feed
Printing on both sides of the paper manual duplexing
Manual duplex using the paper output bin standard
Manual duplex special heavy-media, card stock
Printing watermarks
Accessing the watermark feature
Accessing the multiple pages per sheet feature
On next
Printing booklets
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Canceling a print job
Print using EconoMode save toner
Changing print quality settings
Finishing tab under Print Quality, click EconoMode
Printing tasks
Scanning tasks
Scanning to fax
Using the Fax feature
Scanning to e-mail
Using the E-Mail feature
Editing scanned text OCR
Using the OCR feature
Software application Accessing the online help
Storing scanned text or images
Using the Store feature
Scanning
Accessing the contrast feature
Acquiring an image
Contrast sensitive originals
Enhancing the scanned image
Accessing image enhancement features
Image Enhancement
Annotations
Canceling scan or copy jobs
Accessing the annotation features
Adding annotations to scanned images
Scanning tasks
Copying tasks
Making Quick Copies
Copy overview
Accessing the Quick Copy settings
Canceling copy jobs
Using the Copier Control Panel
Accessing the Copier Control Panel
Managing the toner cartridge
HP toner cartridges
Redistributing toner
Changing the toner cartridge
Troubleshooting the printer
Pages did not print
Finding the solution
Pages printed however
Light status legend
Printer light patterns
Paper out
Error messages on screen Error Message Solution
Error messages on screen
Subdirectory C\Windows\Temp
Paper handling problems Problem Solution
Paper handling problems
Printed page is different than what appeared on screen
Printed page problems Problem Solution
Printed page problems Problem Solution
Image defect examples
Improving print quality
Improving print quality
Dropouts
Correcting print defects
Light print or fade
Toner specks
Vertical repetitive defects
Gray background
Toner smear
Loose toner
Wrinkles or creases
Misformed characters
Skew
Curl or wave
Cleaning the printer
Cleaning the toner cartridge area
Cleaning the printer paper path
Clearing printer paper jams
Stack when new paper is added. This helps prevent multiple
Typical paper jam locations
Removing a jammed
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Paper jam removing torn pieces of paper
Changing the pickup roller
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Cleaning the pickup roller
Resetting the printer
Troubleshooting the printer
Troubleshooting Copier/Scanner
Copying problems
Scanning problems
Is the wrong printer selected?
Scanner did nothing
Did you send a print or copy job before attempting to scan?
Do you have other devices running on your computer?
Are you currently copying or printing?
No preview appeared on screen
Is the original loaded correctly?
Is the scanner dirty?
Is the image quality better when printed?
Scanned image is of poor quality
Is the image skewed crooked?
Part of the image did not scan or is missing text
Does the original have text that is tightly spaced?
Text cannot be edited
Is the original of poor quality?
Is your printer set for bi-directional communication?
Scan takes too long
Unable to activate Twain source
Error messages appear on the screen
Is paper loaded in the printer paper input tray?
No copy came out or the scanner did nothing
Did you send a print job before attempting to copy?
Copies are blank, missing images, or faded
Preventative steps
Improving scan/copy quality
Image defect examples
Too light or dark
Correcting scan/copy defects
Vertical white stripes
Blank pages
Unclear text
Black dots or streaks
Image prints at reduced size
Calibrating the scanner
Accessing the Calibration utility
Cleaning the scanner
Clearing scanner jams
Clearing jams
Clearing hard-to-reach jams
Removing the scanner
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Service and support
Availability
Obtaining hardware service
Guidelines for repacking the printer
Guidelines for repacking the scanner
Service information form
Service information form
What needs to be done?
HP Support
European Customer Support Center
Spanish
Italian
Portuguese
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CompuServetm
Online services
World Wide Web URL
America Online
Australia, New Zealand, and India
Obtaining software utilities and electronic information
Canada
Asia-Pacific countries/regions
HP SupportPack
HP direct ordering for accessories or supplies
HP service information
HP Support Assistant compact disc
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Worldwide sales and service offices
India
Czech Republic Germany
Denmark Greece
Far East Region Hungary
México
Korea New Zealand
Latin American Headquarters
Norway
Taiwan
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Service and support
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Printer specifications
Acoustics
Specifications
Printer specifications Environmental specifications
Electrical specifications
Printer capacities and ratings
Printer specifications Physical specifications
FCC compliance
This HP LaserJet printer design reduces
Environmental Product Stewardship Program
Protecting the Environment
This HP LaserJet printer eliminates
Paper
HP Cartridge Recycling Program information
Plastics
HP toner cartridges
Material safety data sheet
Declaration of Conformity
Regulatory statements
Canadian DOC regulations
Laser safety statement
Korean EMI statement
Laserturvallisuus Luokan 1 Laserlaite Klass 1 Laser Apparat
Laser statement for Finland
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Scannerspecifications
Specifications
Printer capacities and ratings
Appendix B Scanner specifications
FCC compliance
Design of this HP scanner facilitates the recycling
Environmental product stewardship
Regulatory statements
Laser safety statement
Laser statement for Finland
Appendix B Scanner specifications
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Paper specifications
Supported paper sizes printer
Printer paper specifications
Symptom Problem with Paper Solution
Guidelines for using paper
Transparencies
Labels
Label construction
Envelope construction
Envelopes
Envelopes with double-side-seams
Envelope storage
Envelopes with adhesive strips or flaps
Card stock construction
Card stock and heavy media
Card stock guidelines
Appendix C Paper specifications
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Memory DIMMs
Installing DIMMs memory
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Test Dimm installation
Removing DIMMs
Appendix D Memory DIMMs
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Warrantylicensing
HP Software License Terms
Hewlett-Packard software license agreement
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Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement
Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement
How long does the coverage last?
Limited warranty for toner cartridge life
How do I know when the HP toner is running out?
What does this warranty not cover?
How does State, Province or Country Law apply?
How do I return the faulty cartridge?
Appendix E Warranty and licensing
Ordering information
Accessories
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Memory
Ordering information Description or Use Order Number
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Ordering information Description or Use Order Number
Appendix F Accessories and ordering information
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Scanner resolution and gray scale
Overview
Resolution and gray-scale guidelines
76 x 127 mm 150 dpi 152 x 254 mm 300 dpi
Resolution
Gray scale
Usage table Uses for 1 bit setting Uses for 8 bit setting
Appendix G Scanner resolution and gray scale
Index
Index
OCR
Index
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