Using the HP Inkjet Utility | HP 1100dtn guide

Using the HP Inkjet Utility

For Mac OS 8.6, 9.x and OS X, the HP Inkjet Utility contains tools to calibrate the printer, clean the printheads, print a test page, print a configuration page for the printer, set tray lock, and find website support information.

To display the HP Inkjet Utility

1Double-click the Macintosh HD icon on the desktop.

2Do one of the following steps.

•Mac OS 8.6 to Mac OS 9.0: Select Utilities and select hp deskjet.

•Mac OS 9.1: Select Applications (Mac OS 9), select Utilities, and select hp deskjet.

•Mac OS X: Select Applications and select Utilities.

3Select hp inkjet utility.

Viewing the HP Inkjet Utility panels

The following options are available on the HP Inkjet Utility Panel menu.

zWOW! Prints a sample page to view the print output quality.

zInk Level. Displays ink levels in the ink cartridges.

zTest. Prints a test page.

zConfiguration. Prints a configuration page.

zClean. Cleans the printheads.

zCalibrate Device. Aligns the printheads.

zCalibrate Color. Adjusts color to correct problems with tint.

zSupport. Provides access to the HP website where you can find support for the printer and information about HP products and supplies.

zRegister. Accesses the HP website to register the printer.

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HP 1100dtn manual Using the HP Inkjet Utility, To display the HP Inkjet Utility, Viewing the HP Inkjet Utility panels

Contents

Page Page User’s guide Copyright Information Contents Glossary Index Finding other resources for product information Getting started HP Business Inkjet 1100d Learning about printer configurationsHP Business Inkjet 1100dtn Understanding the printer parts and functions Paper stack indicatorFront view Paper guides Output tray Printing supplies area Power button Power light greenControl panel parts Resume button Power input USB connectorBack view Connecting directly using a USB or parallel cable Windows Connecting the printerUSB connection Parallel connection To complete a software-first installation Completing a software-first installation recommended To complete a hardware-first installation Completing a hardware-first installationSelect Specify a location Sharing the printer on a locally shared network Windows Using a printer connected to another computer clientsSharing a printer connected to your computer the server To connect using a USB cable Connecting directly using a USB cable Mac OSTo finish installing for Mac OS 8.6 to Mac OS To finish installing for Mac OS X and later Sharing among Mac computers with the same operating system USB printer sharing over an Ethernet network Mac OS Installing the HP Jetdirect internal print server card Connecting to a networkTo install the HP Jetdirect print server To install the printer driver on the server Installing the printer driver on the server Windows To install software for a network printer on a Macintosh Installing software for a network printer on a MacintoshTo finish a network installation for Mac OS 8.6 to Mac OS Uninstalling software for Windows all versions Uninstalling the printing system softwareTo finish a network installation for Mac OS X or later Running the scrubber utility Uninstalling software for Macintosh all versions Using the embedded Web serverGaining access to the embedded Web server Embedded Web server pages Making copies of the software Installing other software Enww Tips for selecting and using print media Using the printerSelecting print media Understanding supported sizes Understanding specifications for supported mediaMedia size Tray Envelope Auto Slot Tray Type Weight Capacity Understanding supported media types and weights Media Left margin Right margin Top margin Bottom margin Setting minimum margins To load Tray 1 or Tray Loading media Letter/A4 Legal Tray usage Steps to complete For more information Configuring trays Selecting a default tray Setting the tray lockTo select a default tray Windows On the Printer Services tab, click Advanced Configuration Understanding default tray behavior for the Mac OS Printing using the PCL 3 printer driverTo print using the PCL 3 printer driver Changing settings for Windows Changing printer settingsTo change settings from an application current jobs To change default settings all future jobs To set the default media type Changing settings for the Mac OSTo change page setup settings To change print settings Performing printer tasks Canceling a print jobPrinting on both sides duplexing Guidelines for printing on both sides of a To perform automatic duplexing Windows Performing automatic duplexingTo perform automatic duplexing Mac OS 8.6 to To perform automatic duplexing Mac OS To perform manual duplexing Windows Performing manual duplexingTo perform manual duplexing Mac OS 8.6 to On the Basics tab, select Back to Front under Page Order To perform manual duplexing Mac OS Printing photographsTo print digital photographs Windows To print digital photographs Macintosh Printing on envelopes and cards Printing on special mediaTips for printing envelopes To print envelopes from the envelope slot Windows To load envelopes or cards in Tray To print envelopes from the envelope slot Mac OSTo print envelopes or cards from Tray 1 Windows To print envelopes or cards from Tray 1 Mac OS 8.6 to OS To load transparencies Printing on transparenciesTo print transparencies Windows To print transparencies Mac OS 8.6 to To print transparencies Mac OS Printing on custom-size mediaTo load custom-size media To print custom-size media Windows To print custom-size media Mac OS To print custom-size media Mac OS 8.6 toSize pull-down menu, click Edit Custom Paper Sizes Using the Toolbox Using diagnostic toolsPrinter Status tab Information tab Printer Services tab Easy access to troubleshooting tips Using hp instant supportNotification of printer driver and firmware updates Access to hp services Using myPrintMileage To display the HP Inkjet Utility Using the HP Inkjet UtilityViewing the HP Inkjet Utility panels Using the deskjet control panel Djcp Using HP Web JetadminTo install Djcp Maintaining TroubleshootingMaintaining ink cartridges and printheads Replacing ink cartridges To replace an ink cartridge Checking the printheads Cleaning the printheads To perform a level 1 printhead cleaning at the control panel To clean the printhead contacts Cleaning the printhead contacts Enww To align printheads from the control panel Aligning the printheadsTo align the printheads from the Toolbox Windows To align the printheads from the HP Inkjet Utility Mac OS To replace a printhead Replacing the printheads Enww To calibrate color from the Toolbox Calibrating colorTo calibrate color from the HP Inkjet Utility To clear a jam Clearing jams To avoid jams Resolving paper-feed problems including skewing Starting troubleshooting To print a printer configuration page from the control panel Printing a configuration Printer shuts down unexpectedly Resolving printer problemsPrinter is not responding nothing prints Printer takes a long time to print All lights are blinking Blank page printed Resolving printing problemsSomething on the page is missing or incorrect Check the page-orientation setting Placement of the text or graphics is wrong Check the printheads and ink cartridges Poor print quality Ink is smearing Wrong colors are printing Another paper-feed problem is occurring Resolving paper-feed problemsTray cannot be inserted Hardware installation issues Troubleshooting installation issues Minimum Software installation issuesRecommended Action Printer lights reference Light pattern Light description From using this cartridge is not Alternates with Finding accessory part numbers HP supplies and accessoriesOrdering printing supplies through the Toolbox Finding supplies part numbers HP Photo Paper HP Premium Photo PaperHP ColorFast Photo Paper HP Photo-Quality Inkjet Paper HP Premium Plus Inkjet Transparency Film HP Premium Inkjet Transparency FilmHP Banner Paper HP Textured Greeting Cards Toolbox Support and warrantyHp instant support Web HP telephone support Extent of limited warranty Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement Limitations of liability Limitations of warrantyLocal law Envelope slot one envelope Printer specifications Recommended FCC statement Regulatory informationShielded cables EMI statement Korea Regulatory model number Power cord statementLED classification Energy consumption Declaration of Conformity Enww Glossary Print server or print server card ResolutionPrinter driver Printheads Index Enww Enww Enww Enww USB Page Copyright 2003 Hewlett-Packard Company