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HP 1200 manual To align the printheads, z HP Inkjet Toolbox Mac OS, z Embedded Web server

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3Release (Power button).

The printer begins the cleaning process.

4Print the configuration page of the printer. See Understanding the configuration page.

zEmbedded Web server

1 Open the embedded Web server. See To open the EWS.

2 Click the Settings tab.

3 To clean the printheads, click Diagnostic in the left pane. Then, select the appropriate cleaning level from the drop-down list in the Printheads section.

zToolbox (Windows)

1 Open the Toolbox. See To open the Toolbox.

2 Click the Printer Services tab, click Clean Printheads, and follow the onscreen instructions.

zHP Inkjet Toolbox (Mac OS)

1 Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. See To open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2 Click Clean and follow the onscreen instructions.

To align the printheads

Whenever you replace a printhead, the printer automatically aligns the printheads to ensure the best print quality. However, if the appearance of your printed pages indicates that the printheads are misaligned, you can align them manually.

zControl panel

Press and hold (Power button), press (Resume button) three times, and release

(Power button).

zEmbedded Web server

1 Open the embedded Web server. See To open the EWS.

2 Click the Settings tab.

3 Click Diagnostic in the left pane.

4 In the Printheads section, select the align printheads option from the drop-down list.

zToolbox (Windows)

1 Open the Toolbox. See To open the Toolbox.

2 Click the Printer Services tab, click Align Printheads, and follow the onscreen instructions.

zHP Inkjet Toolbox (Mac OS)

1 Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. See To open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2 Click Calibrate and follow the onscreen instructions.

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HP 1200 To align the printheads, z HP Inkjet Toolbox Mac OS, z Embedded Web server, z Toolbox Windows, z Control panel

Contents

User’s Guide Page HP Business Inkjet 1200 series printer User’s GuideSafety Information Copyright InformationTrademark Credits Contents 2 Using the printer3 Maintaining and troubleshooting 1 Getting started5 Configuring and managing the printer A HP supplies and accessoriesB Support and warranty C Printer specificationsD Regulatory information IndexGetting started Finding other resources for the productResource DescriptionUnderstanding the printer parts Front viewconfiguration page See Administer the printerControl panel Back viewUsing the printer Tips for selecting and using print mediaSelecting print media Cards and envelopesUnderstanding specifications for supported media TransparenciesCustom-size media Understanding supported sizesMedia size TrayTray Auto-duplexSetting minimum margins Understanding supported media types and weightsWeight TypeLoading media To load tray 1 or trayMedia Left marginConfiguring trays To configure the trayChanging print settings To change settings from an application for current jobs WindowsTo change default settings for all future jobs Windows To change settings Mac OSCanceling a print job Printing on both sides duplexingGuidelines for printing on both sides of a page z Control panelTo perform duplexing Windows To perform automatic duplexing Mac OSPrinting on special and custom-sized media To perform manual duplexing Mac OS 9, version 9.1 and laterTo print on special media Windows To print on special media Mac OS 7 Open the Paper Type/Quality paneltroubleshooting Maintaining andReplacing the ink cartridges To replace an ink cartridgeTo clean printheads automatically z Configuration pageMaintaining the printheads To check printhead healthTo align the printheads z HP Inkjet Toolbox Mac OSz Embedded Web server z Toolbox WindowsTo clean the printhead contacts manually To replace the printheads13 Close the printhead latch. Ensure it is in the lock position Troubleshooting tips and resources General troubleshooting tipsTo reset the printer Calibrating the colorResolving printing problems Check power and power connectionsA non-recoverable error has occurred Check printer setupCheck the printer software installation Check printer setup for network environmentCheck any personal firewall software installed on the computer Check wireless communication settingsClean the printhead Check the system configurationCheck the port setting Check the printer software settingsCheck media settings Check margin settingsCheck color print settings Blank page printedPlacement of the text or graphics is wrong Check the page-orientation settingCheck how the media is loaded Check the media sizePoor print quality and unexpected printouts Check the printheads and ink cartridgesCheck the paper quality Check the type of media loaded in the printerCheck the symbol set Check print settingsCheck the margin settings Meaningless characters printCheck the print mode Check the paper type settingInk is not filling the text or graphics completely Output is faded or dull coloredCheck graphics placement Printout shows bleeding colorsColors do not line up properly Lines or dots are missing from text or graphicsResolving paper-feed problems Another paper-feed problem is occurringTray cannot be inserted Media is not supported for the printer or trayResolving printer management problems Check your network setupEmbedded Web server EWS cannot be opened Pages are skewingTroubleshooting installation issues Problems printing an alignment pageProblems installing software Verify installation preliminariesProblems connecting to a network General network troubleshootingProblems connecting to a wired network After correcting any of the following, run the setup program againProblems setting up wireless communication Clearing jamsTo clear a jam a Pull out tray b Pull the paper towards you To avoid jams 1 Configuration Page button 2 Power button and light 6 Out of Paper light 7 Cancel button 8 Resume button and light9 Paper Jam light 10 Color indicator lights Printer lights referenceInterpreting control panel lights Light patternLight description Explanation andLight pattern Light descriptionExplanation and recommended actionPower button and press the Light patternLight description Explanation andNetwork connector lights Understanding network connector parts1 Activity light 2 Network connector 3 Link light Light patternInterpreting network connector lights Light patternLight description Explanation andConfiguring and managing the printerManaging the printer Overview of printer management tasksuse these tools If you want to50 5 - Configuring and managing the printer use these toolsIf you want to Monitor the printer Use this toolto obtain the following information Administer the printer Use this toolto do the following See HP Web Jetadmin softwareConfigure network options Use this toolto do the following Overview of printer management tools Embedded Web server EWSTo open the EWS z Web browserHP Web Jetadmin software ContentsEWS pages Toolbox WindowsTabsContents Toolbox tabsHP Inkjet Toolbox Mac OS To open the HP Inkjet ToolboxTo view the HP Inkjet Toolbox panels z Easy access to troubleshooting tips z Resolution of specific device errorsz Notification of device driver and firmware updates z Obtaining support servicesTo gain access to HP Instant Support Security and privacymyPrintMileage z Toolbox WindowsTo gain access to myPrintMileage HP Deskjet Control Panel HP DJCPz Embedded Web server Click myPrintMileage in the Other Links section z Windows taskbarUnderstanding the configuration page To print a configuration pagez HP Inkjet Toolbox Mac OS Click Configuration z Control panelTo upgrade the firmware by using the MS-DOS prompt Windows only 3 Type copy /b path\filename portname at the command promptUpgrading the firmware in the printer Configuring the printer Windows Installing printer software and sharing the printerTo install the software before connecting the printer recommended Direct connectionTo connect the printer before the installing software Network connection To share the printer on a locally shared networkPrinters and Faxes Installing printer software and sharing the printerTo install the software on a network To install the printing software on client computersTo install the printer driver using Add Printer 3 Select Network Printer or Network Printer ServerWireless connection To share the printer with other computersInstalling printer software and sharing the printer Page Configuring the printer Mac OS Advanced setupTo install the software for network or direct connection Mac OS 9 9.1 or laterTo share the printer on a locally shared network To share among computers with the same operating systemDirect connection Network connectionInstalling the software for wireless communication To set wireless network settings in an infrastructure network4 When USB Printer Sharing On appears, click the My Printers tab a Click Base Station, and then select Equivelant Network Passwordd From the Connect via menu, select AirPort Mac OS X 10.1.5 and later 7 On the Add Printer screen, click Open Print Center8 Click Add Printer Mac OS X 10.2.3 and later Select RendezvousConfiguring wireless communication options Configuring basic wireless communication settingsClassic environment for Mac OS X 10.1.5 and later z Infrastructure recommendedConfiguring wireless security settings Types of wireless securityConfiguring security options To configure security options from the installation programUninstalling the printer software Reducing interference in a wireless networkTo add hardware addresses to a Wireless Access Point WAP To uninstall the software for Windows computersTo uninstall the software for Macintosh computers A HP supplies and accessories Ordering printing supplies onlineSystem requirements for ordering printing supplies To order printing suppliesAccessories Accessories and cablesSupplies Ink suppliesBusiness communication paper HP Office Recycled PaperHP Multipurpose Paper HP Premium Plus Photo PaperCards Creative project papersHP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Premium Plus Inkjet Transparency FilmB Support and warranty Obtaining electronic supportObtaining HP telephone support Before you callTelephone support numbers Country/RegionTelephone number 84 B - Support and warranty Country/RegionTelephone number cscemea.html aufnehmenCountry/Region Telephone numberFor support information, call your HP service provider 86 B - Support and warrantyCountry/Region Telephone numberHewlett-Packard limited warranty statement Extent of limited warrantyLimitations of warranty Limitations of liabilityLocal law C Printer specifications Printer specificationsPhysical specifications Product features and capacitiesProcessor and memory specifications Operating system and network protocol specifications90 C - Printer specifications System requirements FeaturesFunctional specifications Environmental specificationsElectrical specifications 92 C - Printer specificationsD Regulatory information FCC statementShielded cables Exposure to radio frequency radiationPower cord statement EMI statement Korea VCCI statement Japan Regulatory model numberLED classification Regulatory notices for wireless products ARIB STD-T66 Japan Notice to users in Italy Notice to users in FranceNotice to users in the European Union Declaration of conformity HP Business Inkjet 1200/1200d/1200dn/1200dtn printerDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY HP Business Inkjet 1200dtwn printer DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYPower consumption Environmental sustainability programReduction and elimination Paper useMaterial safety data sheets Hazardous materialsRecycling End-of-life returnsIndex Numerics103 Index Page 105 Index Page 107 Index ENWW Page copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P