HP DeskJet Toolbox, For Windows 95, 98, and Windows NT | HP 950C

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HP DeskJet Toolbox

Use the HP DeskJet Toolbox for cleaning and calibrating your printer, finding information, and printing a test page. To find the HP Toolbox, follow the instructions below.

For Windows 95, 98, and Windows NT 4.0

•Click Start Programs HP DeskJet 950C Series HP DeskJet 950C Series Toolbox.

•Click the HP Toolbox button that appears on the Taskbar at the bottom of the screen when the HP Toolbox is open.

The HP Toolbox has three tabs. The Printer Services tab is shown here. Simply click a tab, then choose your option.

Printer Services Tab

Enable Hardware ECP on the Configuration tab. When you check Attempt to Use Hardware ECP, photos may print more quickly.

Clicking on the Estimated Ink

Level tab…

• Presents a visual display of the black and color cartridge ink level.

• Shows the print cartridge part numbers.

Click on an icon to…

• Open an electronic copy of the User’s Guide.

• Calibrate the printer anytime you change the print cartridges or when colored and black ink don’t line up on what you have printed.

•Clean the print cartridges when lines and dots are missing from what you have printed.

•Check for clarity after cleaning, by printing a test page.

•Calibrate the Photo Tray to center the printed image on the photo paper that is loaded in the Photo Tray.

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Contents

950C Series English Acknowledgments Table of Contents Page Thank You For Buying an HP DeskJet Printer Special Features of Your HP DeskJet PrinterIntroduction Printer Literature about your printer Guide Finding More InformationFor Windows 3.1x Users Printing Basics Buttons and Lights OUT Tray Paper TraysTray Photo Tray load Printer Maintenance TipsPhoto Tray Photo paper here How to Print Finding the HP Printer Properties Dialog Box Or try this Printer SetupFrom your software program, try this Click File Print Cancel -Cancels your changes and closes the dialog box Setup TabSelect the appropriate page settings Printer Properties Dialog Box Check here to choose a Two-Sided printing method Features TabAdvanced Tab Check here to print multiple pages per sheet. Choose For Windows 95, 98, and Windows NT Printer Services TabHP DeskJet Toolbox Level tab… Printing on Different Types of Paper and Media Beyond the BasicsGetting the Right Paper X 11 in. or A4 Photo Paper Paper Type Choose appropriate HP Photo Paper type Paper, GlossyOrientation Choose appropriate orientation For best results use HP Photo Paper Size of the envelope Stack of envelopesSlot. Push the envelope in until it stops Print the envelope Paper Type Choose Plain Paper Print Quality Choose Normal Print the cards Paper from the in trayCards Pull out the in tray For best results use HP Greeting Card Paper Paper Type Choose appropriate HP Greeting Card typePaper Size Choose appropriate card size Align the card edges before inserting the cards Iron-on Transfers Labels Paper Type Choose HP Iron-On T-Shirt Transfers Paper Size Choose appropriate size Transparencies Paper Type Choose transparency type Banners Posters Paper Type Choose HP Banner Paper or Plain Paper Poster Printing Check this box and choose size 2x2, 3x3, or Manual Two-Sided Printing Book Binding Tablet Binding Begin printing HP print settings to choose Guidelines to remember Paper Type Choose appropriate type Beyond the Basics Problem with color print Cartridge Using and Caring for Your Print CartridgesPrint Cartridge Status Light flashes when one Yellow indicator arrow Low on ink Existing print cartridgeConsider replacing the color Consider replacing the black To replace a print cartridge Using and Caring for Your Print CartridgesReplacing Print Cartridges Cradle latch Contacts Remove the protective vinyl tape Storing Print Cartridges If You See Missing Lines or Dots Cleaning Print CartridgesWhen Do You Need to Clean? If You See Ink Streaks Manually Cleaning the Print Cartridges Nozzle plate Clean Print a test page. From the HP Toolbox, click Print a Test Manually Cleaning the Print Cartridge CradleCradle wall Troubleshooting Tips Remove HP DeskJet 950C Series software Your printer software didn’t install properlySelect Start Run Program Manager, select Click the Device Manager tab Getting Help When Things Go WrongControl Panel Tray Tray correctly Insert the Rear Access DoorAre secure Close the printer’s top cover Why won’t it print? Run Open Enable Hardware ECP to speed photo Setup Tab onYou may be using a Click on the Configuration tab Close the top cover Light is flashing Flashing Be resetBe patient Flashing Data All of the lights are Printer may need to Left Poster Printing on Media Intended for HP DeskJet printers Make sure that you are using mediaRather than using plain paper Wrong side of the media Down Programs 950C Series Engaged the Photo Tray Slowly slide it toward the printer Go to the Setup tab in the printerYou may not have fully Far may crease your photo paper HP Customer Care User Forums HP Customer Care OnlineHP Customer Care Audio Tips U.S. Only HP Customer Care by Email Printer Software HP Customer Care Repair HP Customer Care by Phone Extended Warranty Options After the Free Phone Support Period If a New Hardware Found dialog box appears, click Cancel Setup InstructionsUsing a Parallel Cable More About Your Printer Install printer software. a Click Next Using a USB Cable Requires WindowsInstall USB software. a Click Next Check Specify a Location, then click Browse Specifications Black Text Print Speed Language codes Media Handling Hewlett-Packard Company Legal InformationRegulatory Notices Limited Warranty Statement HP Year 2000 Warranty Index Replacement 27 status 25 status light 1 storing 29 using Maintenance Print cartridges 25 printerBorders Normal mode 6 Labels Problems Banner printing Printer Accessories iii, A-6buttonsPrinter properties 6 problems installing 33 settings Color Single envelope slot 2 size ServicesSetting up printer iii settings, see print settings setup Speed, printing Appendix Printing in Windows Windows 3.1x Setup Tab Windows 3.1x Features Tab Windows 3.1x Color Tab Windows 3.1x Services TabUse the Services tab to perform routine printer maintenance Check here to print in shades of gray Choose Manual, then Windows 3.1x HP DeskJet 950C Toolbox How Do I? Minimum Printing Margins System Requirements Part Name Part Number Supplies and AccessoriesPrinter Quick Start Posters and User’s Guides Quick Start Language Poster Paper Type/Description Part Number Paper and Other MediaAvailability of special media varies by country Ordering Information Venezuela 58 2 239-4244/4133 BasicwegLAS ROZAS, Madrid Sweden Palo Alto, CA 94304, U.S.A Recycling Environmental StatementReduction and Elimination Energy Consumption