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HP 6MP, 6p manual Windows Printing System Components, Printer Drivers

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	Windows Printing System Components
	Printer Drivers
	Printer drivers allow access to printer settings. The drivers can be
	accessed through software applications, the toolbox (Windows 95), or
	the Control Panel (Windows 3.1 & 3.11).
	Changes made to the printer settings through software applications will
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	override the settings in the toolbox (Windows 95) or the Control Panel
	(Windows 3.1 and 3.11).

∙Software applications in Windows 95

1Select Print or Print Setup in a software application.

2Access the printer driver by clicking on the Properties button.

3Click the Device Options tab.

4Click the Configure Printer button.

5Make the desired changes to the printer settings.

∙Software applications in Windows 3.1 and Windows 3.11

1Select Print or Print Setup in a software application.

2Access the printer driver by clicking on the Options button (in some software applications you must first click on Printer button before you can select the printer driver’s Options button).

3Click the Features tab.

4Make the desired changes to the printer settings.

∙Windows 95 toolbox

1Click on the printer icon in the Windows 95 taskbar with the right button on the mouse.

2Make the desired changes to the printer settings.

∙In Windows 3.1 and Windows 3.11 Control Panel

1In the Main program group double-click on the Control Panel icon.

2Double-click on the Printers icon.

3Highlight the desired printer and click the Setup button.

4Make the desired changes to the printer settings.

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HP 6MP, 6p manual Windows Printing System Components, Printer Drivers

Contents

HP 6P/6MP Page Take a look at all HP Support has to offer User’s Manual Warranty Table of Contents Printing Tasks Problem Solving Connect Printer to a LocalTalk Network Printer Setup Installation ChecklistReview Printer Parts and Locations Printer Setup Prepare a Location for the Printer Remove the Internal Packaging Install the Toner Cartridge Load Paper into Tray Tray 2 hintsAttach Printer Cables Choosing a Printer Connection Large Parallel Port B on precedingSmall Parallel Port C on preceding LocalTalk Port a on precedingAttaching a Parallel Printer Cable Attaching a Macintosh Printer Cable Attach the Power Cord Install Printer Software DOS Remote Control PanelWindows Printing System Macintosh Printing SoftwareInstalling the Windows Printing Software Printer setup is completeClick Add Printer Click Install Unlisted For Windows 3.1 and Windows 3.11 for WorkgroupsFor Windows Click Have DiskFor Windows 3.1 and Windows 3.11 for Workgroups Installing the DOS Printing Software To install the DOS Remote Control PanelInstalling the Macintosh Printing Software Completing Macintosh Installation in a GX Environment Click the HP LaserJet 6MP GX iconPrinter Setup Printer Basics Getting to Know the PrinterFormatter Memory through the aid of Memory Enhancement technology MEt JobCancel button Top and Front Status PanelsPrinter has two buttons JobCancel a and Go B Button UsageLight Patterns Top Status Panel Light MessagesFront Status Panel Light Messages PostScript Test Pages Printer Test PagesPCL Test Pages How to Print Test Pages Printing Test Pages from the PrinterPrinting Test Pages from Software Open the LaserJet Printers groupExample of a Self Test Self test Count Example of a PostScript ConfigurationPrintable Area 5PostScript configuration Network and Switch Box Users Printer SoftwareWindows Printing System Components Printer DriversWindows 95 Users ∙ Sound Deinstaller ∙ UninstallerWindows 3.1 and Windows 3.11 for Workgroups Users ∙ Status WindowDOS Remote Control Panel Configuring the Parallel Ports∙ Remote Control Panel For DOS versions 4.0 and later, add∙ HP LaserJet 6MP QuickDraw GX Printer Driver Macintosh Printing Software Components∙ HP LaserJet Printer Driver and 6MP PPD File Accessories and Ordering Information On followingPrinter Printer Basics Printing Tasks OverviewPreparing for Printing Purchasing Paper and Other MediaTray 2 paper cassette Media Sizes Media Input OptionsTray 1 multi-purpose Media Sizes Top Output Tray Media Output OptionsRear Output Tray Loading Media into Tray Tray 1 hintChanging Paper Size in Tray Continue here if not using Legal paper size Stopping a Print Job Job Cancel TipsPrinting Tasks Manual Feed with Pause Manual Feed Printing Pausing between PagesManual Feed Printing on Both Sides of Media Duplexing Tips for Duplex PrintingTray 1 Letterhead/3-Hole Punch Orientation Printing on Special MediaPrinting on Letterhead and Preprinted Forms Printing on Envelopes Printing on Labels Label GuidelinesPrinting on Transparencies Transparency GuidelinesPrinting on Custom-Sized Media Custom-Sized Media GuidelinesPrinting with the Infrared Port Wireless Printing Printing Instructions for the Infrared Port Printing Tasks Printer Tips and Maintenance Printer Tips and Maintenance Printing Multiple Pages on a Sheet N-up Printing Saving Money with the PrinterPrinting on Both Sides of Paper Duplexing Extending the Life of the Toner Cartridge Using EconoModeFinishing Print Jobs When Running Out of Toner Extending the Life of the Toner Cartridge Toner Cartridge Maintenance Using Non-HP Toner CartridgesLife Expectancy Storing Toner CartridgesU t i o n Do not touch the transfer roller Internal Cleaning Procedure Problem Solving Clearing Paper Jams Paper Jam Tray 2 Paper Feed Area Paper Jam Toner Cartridge Area Paper Jam Output Areas Paper Jam Removing Torn Pieces of Paper Image Defect Examples Solving Print Quality ProblemsPrint Quality Checklist Vertical Fade Problem Solving Troubleshooting Checklist Problem Solving Troubleshooting Error Messages Troubleshooting Data Error Messages Temporary Error three different light patterns are possible Troubleshooting General Printing Problems Tray SelectionPrint Speed Blank, Distorted, or Incomplete PrintingFont Problems Network IssuesTroubleshooting Infrared Printing Problems Troubleshooting Macintosh Problems Solving Problems in the ChooserSolving Macintosh Printing Errors Renaming the Printer Click Setup Click Select PPDSelecting an Alternate PPD PostScript Printer Description Troubleshooting PostScript Errors Problem Solving Warranties/Licenses Limited Printer Warranty ExclusionsWarranty Limitations Limit of LiabilityService During the Warranty Period Service After the Warranty PeriodToner Cartridge Warranty Repackaging GuidelinesService Information Form HP Software Product License Terms and ConditionsSales and Service Offices Calling for HelpOther Phone Numbers AddressPrinter Specifications Environmental SpecificationsRegulatory Information FCC RegulationsLaser Safety Statement Vcci Statement JapanEnergy Star Computers Compliance LED SafetyOzone Emission Laser Statement for Finland LaserturvallisuusDeclaration of Conformity Declaration of ConformityMedia Specifications Media Specifications Paper Guidelines Paper and Preprinted FormsHeavy Paper Stock Paper Weight Equivalence Table Approximate Shaded areas indicate a standard weight for that gradeAdhesive Labels Label ConstructionOverhead Transparencies Envelopes Envelope ConstructionDouble Side Seam Envelopes Envelopes with Adhesive Strips or FlapsEnvelope Storage Envelope MarginsCard Stock Guidelines Card StockCard Stock Construction Media Specifications Connect Printer to a LocalTalk Network Connect to the End of a NetworkConnect to the Middle of a Network Figure C-2Page Installing SIMMs Continue on the following Checking Simm Installation PCL Printer Commands PCL Printer Commands Escape SequencesPCL Printer Command Syntax Figure E-1Escape Character Using PCL Printer CommandsPCL Font Selection Common PCL Printer Commands Setup StringsPCL Printer Commands E-5 Font Selection Index CablesIndex-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6 Printed on Recycled Paper