HP g85xi, g95, g55xi manual Use your HP OfficeJet with a PC, Review the Director

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Use your HP OfficeJet with a PC

If you connect your HP OfficeJet to a PC, you can work from the front panel or from the HP OfficeJet G Series software on your Windows desktop. The software offers more features and ease of use.

For comprehensive information, see the fully searchable Onscreen Guide. To access the guide, go to the Director, click Help, and choose Onscreen Guide.

Review the Director

With the fax model, the Director automatically appears on your PC if you load originals into the automatic document feeder (ADF). With all models, the Director is always available through the desktop shortcut or Windows Start menu. To start the Director:

Double-click the shortcut on the Windows desktop, or

In the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Programs, choose HP OfficeJet G Series, and then choose HP Director.

The following shows some of the features available through the Director.

Fax in black and

Access onscreen

View or change various settings,

white or color.

assistance.

including speed dial and print.

Open status window.

 

 

View list of faxes recently sent and received.

Open default folder for scanned images.

Scan image or text.

Access the phone book, if you use Outlook or Outlook Express.

Launch your browser and access our site.

Copy in black and white or color.

Right-click to create buttons for frequently

Scan directly into e-mail.

used scan, copy, or fax settings.

 

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Contents HP OfficeJet G Series Safety Information Contents Use the fax features Use the print featuresUse the scan features Use the copy featuresMicrosoft’s plug-and-play messages do not appear Additional setup informationNew Hardware message appears Windows 95, 98, or Your PC is unable to communicate with your HP OfficeJet Windows Add Printer featureAvPrn.book Page 4 Monday, February 28, 2000 1113 AM Set the date and time Set up for network printing using Windows sharingSet basic fax settings using the front panel Use your HP OfficeJet with WindowsSet the fax header Set the answer modeSet the Rings to Answer setting Remove and reinstall your HP OfficeJet softwareHP OfficeJet G Series Additional setup information Left side of front panel Review your unit’s front panelHP OfficeJet G Series Review your unit’s front panel Review the Director Use your HP OfficeJet with a PCReview the status window Change the HP OfficeJet software settingsAvPrn.book Page 13 Monday, February 28, 2000 1113 AM HP OfficeJet G Series Use your HP OfficeJet with a PC Get help Where can I find help?Get help Load the input tray with letter-, legal-, or A4-size paper Load paper or transparency film, or load originalsAvPrn.book Page 18 Monday, February 28, 2000 1113 AM HP papers Review tips for loading specific types of paperContinuous banner paper only works with printing Load the input tray with envelopes only works with printingAvPrn.book Page 21 Monday, February 28, 2000 1113 AM Set the paper type Load originals in the automatic document feeder ADF Load originals on the glassProcess legal- or mixed-size originals Process letter- or A4-size originals exclusivelyAvoid paper jams AvPrn.book Page 26 Monday, February 28, 2000 1113 AM Start a print job Use the print featuresSelect HP OfficeJet G Series Printer Use the scan features Use an HP OfficeJet that is connected directly to your PC Begin a scanDirector, click Scan Use an HP OfficeJet that is networked AvPrn.book Page 33 Monday, February 28, 2000 1113 AM AvPrn.book Page 34 Monday, February 28, 2000 1113 AM Use the copy features Make copies Initiate the process from your HP OfficeJetInitiate the process from your PC Stop copying AvPrn.book Page 38 Monday, February 28, 2000 1113 AM Enable fax confirmation Use the fax featuresEnter Send a faxDirector, click Fax Initiate the process from within a program Receive a fax manually Receive a faxSave frequently used fax numbers Technical information Power specificationsRegulatory notices Telecommunications general approval UK Geräuschemission Declaration of Conformity HP OfficeJet G Series Technical information Index Windows Add Printer feature Index HP OfficeJet Menu C6736-90144
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