HP Printing System for Windows | HP 600 C2184A guide

HP Printing System for Windows

The HP Printing System for Windows includes:

HP ColorSmart Printer Driver

HP DeskJet Status Monitor

HP DeskJet Utilities program group 14 TrueType Fonts

Quick Tour (available during installation only) HP DeskJet Control Panel for DOS

The HP DeskJet Status Monitor allows you to:

Monitor a current print job

Monitor the printer’s status at any time

Print a self-test page

Clean the print cartridge

Cancel the current print job

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HP 600 C2184A manual HP Printing System for Windows includes

Contents

HP DeskJet Printer Model Number and DescriptionPrinter Name Model Number Description Front View Rear View Printer Number and Language of Kits Ordering Printer Options Portugal C2184A AB9 Power Cord, Documentation, and Software Kits Power Cord, Documentation, and Software Kits Items Included Scalable TrueType Fonts For MS Windows Fonts Included Symbol Sets Internal Fonts and Symbol Sets Identifying Printers with Flash Memory Additional Fonts in Region Specific Printers Fonts and Symbol Sets for Flash Codes Flash Fonts and Symbol SetsFlash Fonts Information Thai Flash Font Code THA E m Description Part Number Part Numbers Color Kit Color Kit Information Description Part Number User Replaceable Components MS Windows Host/System Requirements Driver Installation T e g o r y Specification Interface Specifications Resolution Product Performance SpecificationsMS Windows Print Speed MS DOS Print Speed Black Mechanism T e Paper Handling Specifications Custom Size user defined Supported Media/Sizes Paper Transparency Printable Area SpecificationsBlack Printing Color Printing International Paper Transparency DOS Color Printing Envelopes DOS Black Printing Japanese Hagaki Postcard Cards Physical Specifications T e g o r y Specification Input Voltage Electrical SpecificationsMaximum Power Consumption Frequency Environmental Specifications EMI Certifications Safety and EMI SpecificationsT e g o r y Specification Safety Certifications T e g o r y Specification Mechanism Life Reliability SpecificationsMean Time Between Failures Mtbf Printer Usage Rate Packaging Specifications Refilling Policy Color Kits E m Part Number Description Print Cartridges Print Cartridge Specifications Thermal Inkjet Technology Material Safety Data Sheet Msds Print Cartridge Safety Print Cartridge Tips Maintaining Print CartridgesPrint Cartridge Dos and Don’ts N ’ t Modifying or Refilling Print Cartridges Method 1 Read the Date on the Box Identifying the Expiration DateMethods for Identifying Print Cartridge Expiration Dates Method 2 Read the Code on the Print Cartridge Page Short Print Cartridge Life Print Cartridge Life SpecificationsPossible Causes for Short Print Cartridge Life Sealed in its U s e A s o n Print Cartridge Cleaning Routine Clearing Clogged Nozzles Printout Missing Dots Print Quality Problems Media Part Numbers O d u c t Description DimensionsHP Media Part Numbers R t HP Bright Letter/A-size treated paper Selecting Paper Tips Tips for Selecting and Using PaperTips for Selecting and Using Envelopes Tips for Selecting and Using Labels Tips for Selecting and Using Transparencies and other MediaPage Tips for Selecting and Using Banner Paper Page General Tips for Loading Media Effectively Loading Paper Tips Determining the Print Side of Media Using the Single-Sheet Feeder Power Module Part Numbers and General Information 220 VAC Power Module Specifications Specifications Possible Causes of Printer Not Printing Troubleshooting Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Warranty InformationExtent of Limited Warranty HP De s k J e t an d De s k Writ e r P rin t e rs Limitations of Liability Limitations of Warranty Obtaining Printer Drivers Hour modem accessHP BBS Library CompuServe Internet Updated Printer Drivers by MailWorldwide Fulfillment Information I v e r HP Express Exchange Service Service Support ContractsHP Customer Return Repair Service HP SupportPack Non-U.S. Service Support Contracts USA Returning a Printer for Service Printer Return Instructions Procedure HP De s k J e t an d De s k Writ e r P rin t e rs Elsewhere in the World HP Support Assistant CD-ROM Service and Support ResourcesHewlett-Packard News Network Hpnn Obtaining HP Support Assistant CD-ROM HP Reseller Response Line HP Distribution CenterHP Customer Information Center Country Telephone Number Ordering SuppliesOrdering Supplies Country Number Baud Rate HP BBS LibraryHP BBS Library International toll rates applicable HP FAXback on Demand HP First Country Language Telephone Number HP Audio Tips U.S. OnlyHP First Telephone Numbers HP Forum on CompuServe Country Free-Phone Number Direct CompuServe Telephone Numbers by Country TableLocal Call Technical Phone Support for Customers Hewlett-Packard Telephone SupportHP North American Customer Support Center HP European Customer Support Center Contacting Hewlett-Packard Printer Repair Feedback Information Procedure for Providing Repair Feedback InformationHP DeskJet Printer Family Customer Codes Customer Failure Code Keywords Description I N T / I M a G E Media Handling R R I a G E O B L E M S Company Information HP Printer Repair SheetPrinter Information Included Information To open the Printers control panel MS Windows Printing To select a port HP Printing System for Windows includes HP Printing System for Windows DeskJet Utilities include To install the HP Printing System for Windows Installing the Printer DriverBefore you install the printer software About the Printer Driver ColorSmart Printer Driver Dialog Box Using the Printer Driver Option Description HP DeskJet 600 ColorSmart Dialog Box Options Optimizing Performance Printer Software Help Using Online HelpType of help Provides How to access/where to find DOS Printing Printer Driver Supported FeaturesPrinter Drivers Available Substituting Printer Drivers Before you install the DOS control panel InstallationTo install the DOS control panel DeskJet Control Panel for DOS To align the print cartridges Two Ways to Use the Control Panel Memory Resident DOS Control Panel OS/2 Printing System Resolving Printing System Problems Problem Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting HintsPrinting System Problems, Causes and Solutions Printing System Problems, Causes and Solutions Printing System Problems, Causes and Solutions Printing System Problems, Causes and Solutions Troubleshooting Tools Printer Troubleshooting HintsRecommended Troubleshooting Tools and Supplies HP Toolbox MS Windows Users Troubleshooting Flowcharts Power-On Section Troubleshooting Flowcharts Self-Test Sect ion Troubleshooting Flowcharts Self-Test Section PC Connect Sect ion Troubleshooting Flowcharts PC Connect Section Macint osh Connect Sect ion Troubleshooting Flowcharts Macintosh Connect Section Problem Solution MacIntosh TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions Interface Specifications Cable and Connector InformationHP DeskJet Printers Recommended Interface Cables IEEE-1284 Interface Port DOS/MS Windows IEEE-1284 Interface ConnectorCompatibilit Nibble Number U r c e Mode Compatibility Nibble Number U r c e D e DOS I/O Interface Description Compatibility Mode ECP Mode Nibble Mode Cable Type HP Cable Part Number Apple Cable Part Number Category Macintosh I/O ConnectorHP DeskWriter Printers Pin Number Interface Pin Name Interface Pine Description RS-422 Interface Connector 8-pin Mini-DINRS-422 Interface Port AppleTalk Mac I/O Description