3 Printing media

Printing transparencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Printing envelopes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Printing labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Printing letterhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Printing cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

4 Printing tasks

Printing with manual feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Printing on both sides of the paper (manual duplexing) . . . . . . . .37 Manual duplex using the paper output bin (standard). . . . . . .38 Manual duplex (special) heavy-media, card stock . . . . . . . . .39 Printing watermarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Accessing the watermark feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper

(N-up printing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Accessing the multiple pages per sheet feature . . . . . . . . . . .41 Printing booklets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Canceling a print job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Changing print quality settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Print using EconoMode (save toner) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

5 Scanning tasks

Scanning to fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Using the Fax feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Scanning to e-mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Using the E-Mail feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Editing scanned text (OCR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Using the OCR feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Storing scanned text or images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Using the Store feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Acquiring an image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Contrast sensitive originals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Accessing the contrast feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Enhancing the scanned image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Accessing image enhancement features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Adding annotations to scanned images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Accessing the annotation features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Canceling scan or copy jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

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HP 1100A manual Printing media

1100A specifications

The HP 1100 and 1100A are pivotal laser printers developed by Hewlett-Packard in the early 1990s, marking significant advancements in printing technology of their time. Since their introduction, these models have garnered a reputation for reliability and efficiency, making them a staple in many offices.

One of the standout features of the HP 1100 series is its fast printing speed. The printers can produce up to 12 pages per minute, which was an impressive feat at the time of their release. This speed significantly reduced waiting times, allowing users to handle large-volume printing jobs with ease. Furthermore, the printers support a variety of media types, including letterhead, envelopes, and labels, enhancing versatility in print applications.

The HP 1100 and 1100A utilize laser technology, which ensures sharp and high-quality prints. The printers have a native resolution of 600 x 600 dots per inch (DPI), enabling crisp text and detailed graphics. This high-resolution output made the models particularly favored for producing professional documents and presentations.

Another key characteristic is the generous memory capacity. The HP 1100 typically comes with 2 MB of standard RAM, which is expandable, allowing for improved performance in handling complex print jobs. Users can adjust the memory according to their requirements, resulting in better efficiency, particularly in environments that demand high-volume printing.

The HP 1100 series also showcases a straightforward and user-friendly operation. The built-in control panel simplifies the printing process, allowing users to manage jobs intuitively. Additionally, with the inclusion of parallel and later USB connectivity options, integration with various computer systems was seamless, ensuring compatibility with existing office infrastructure.

Energy efficiency is another aspect worth noting, as the printers are designed to consume minimal power when idle, aligning with the growing demand for eco-friendly solutions.

Overall, the HP 1100 and 1100A stand out for their robust construction, high-speed performance, exceptional print quality, and user-friendly features, making them a trusted choice for small to medium-sized businesses in need of dependable printing solutions. Their impact on the printing landscape during the 1990s continues to be felt today, as they paved the way for subsequent generations of laser printers.