Finding other resources for the product | HP K7100 guide

Finding other resources for the product

You can obtain product information and further troubleshooting resources that are not included in this guide from the following resources:

●Readme file and release notes – Provides late-breaking information and troubleshooting tips. Included on the Starter CD.

●Toolbox – Provides information about print cartridge ink levels and access to printer maintenance services. See Using the Toolbox on page 71 for more information. Available if you choose an installation option that includes the Toolbox.

●Printer-driver onscreen help (Windows) – Provides an explanation of the features in the printer driver. Available from the printer driver.

●HP Printer Utility (Macintosh) – Contains tools to calibrate the printer, clean the print cartridges, print a test page, and find Web site support information. See Using the HP Printer Utility (Macintosh) on page 78 for more information.

●HP Instant Support – Helps you quickly identify, diagnose, and resolve printing problems. See HP Instant Support on page 115 for more information. Available through any standard Web browser or through the Toolbox (Windows).

●Starter CD – Includes printer software, a utility that lets you create customized installation packages, an electronic copy of this user's guide, and ordering information. See Troubleshooting on page 79

●Diagnostics page – Provides information about the printer hardware, such as the firmware version and model number. See Printing a diagnostics page on page 83.

●HP Web sites – Provides the latest printer software, product and support information. Go to http://www.hp.com/support/.

●HP telephone support – During the warranty period, this support is often free of charge. See HP Telephone Support on page 116.

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HP K7100 manual Finding other resources for the product

Contents

HP Officejet K7100 series User Guide Page HP Officejet K7100 series Copyright Information Table of contents Using the Toolbox Printing and loading media Troubleshooting Placement of the text or graphics is wrong Printer specifications and Declaration of Conformity HP supplies and accessoriesCustomer support and warranty Printer lights reference 131 Welcome Special features Using this guide Finding other resources for the product Getting started Understanding the printer parts and functions Front view trays, cover, and print cartridge cradle Front view input tray Printer lights Back view To install the software before connecting the printer Configuring the printer WindowsInstalling printer software and sharing the printer Direct connection To connect the printer before installing the software To share the printer on a locally shared network Enww Configuring the printer Mac OS To share the printer on a locally shared network To share with other computers running Mac OS X V10.3 To uninstall the software for Macintosh computers Uninstalling the printer softwareTo uninstall the software for Windows computers Double-clickAdd/Remove Programs Uninstalling the printer software Customizing the printer software setup program Installing other software Using print cartridges and accessories Using the print cartridges Supported print cartridges To install or replace a print cartridge Inserting the print cartridges Aligning the print cartridges Configuration Settings area, select Align Cleaning the print cartridgesTo clean the print cartridges automatically For Windows Storing the print cartridges Configuration Settings area, select CleanMaintaining the print cartridges Printing with a single print cartridge Cartridge used Output To install the duplex unit Printing and loading media Selecting print media Tips for selecting and using print mediaUnderstanding specifications for supported media Feed slot Sided printing Accessory Duplex unit Understanding supported media sizes Enww Enww Enww Enww Understanding supported media types Media type Brochure papers Setting minimum margins Understanding supported media weights and capacities Loading media in the input tray To load media in the input tray Loading media in the input tray Using the automatic paper-type sensor Open the Paper Type/Quality panel To change settings Macintosh Changing print settingsTo change default settings for all future jobs Windows Understanding smart software features Guidelines for printing photographs Printing digital photographsEnhanced color printing 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi Understanding digital photography technologiesPhotoREt printing Printing Exif Print-enhanced photographs HP Photosmart Essential software Printing borderless For Macintosh Printing in grayscale Load the print media see Loading media in the input tray on Printing panoramic photos To set up the printerTo set up the software Enww For Macintosh Click Print or Page Setup Printing a document Changing the software settings Printing with the front or rear manual feed slot Loading the front manual feed slot Loading the rear manual feed slot Printing on various media types Printing on custom-sized paper For Windows When you have finished printing, remove the remaining mediaPrinting on envelopes For Macintosh Printing on cards and smaller-sized media Open the Paper Type/Quality panel Enww Printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper Performing automatic booklet printing Printing bookletsPerforming manual booklet printing Open the Two-Sided Printing panel Select Print Both Sides Printing posters Printing banners Printing labels Select HP Labels, Glossy, or HP Labels, Matte Set Mirror Image to On Printing iron-on transfersTo print iron-on transfers Performing manual duplexing Printing on both sides duplexingGuidelines for printing on both sides of the paper Performing auto-duplexing Advantages of using the duplex unit Enww Cancelling a print job Using the Toolbox Toolbox overview To open the Toolbox Printer Status tab Click this button Security and privacy Information tabHP Instant Support MyPrintMileage To gain access to HP Instant SupportTo gain access to myPrintMileage How Do Printer Services tab Align Print Cartridges Opening the HP Printer Utility Using the HP Printer Utility MacintoshViewing the HP Printer Utility panels Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips and resources To reset the printer General troubleshooting tips Printing a demo Printing a diagnostics All printer lights are blinking Resolving printing problemsPrinter shuts down unexpectedly Printer is not responding nothing prints Printer does not accept a print cartridge Check printer setup for network environmentClean the print cartridge contacts Print cartridge does not fit the printer Printer is rejecting the pen Printer may be in Ink-backup Printing Mode Check the system configurationCheck the printer software settings Printer takes a long time to print Blank page printed Something on the page is missing or incorrect Placement of the text or graphics is wrong Check the print cartridges Poor print quality and unexpected printoutsPoor quality printouts Check the paper quality Meaningless characters print Ink is smearing Output is faded or dull colored Print settings may need to be changedInk is not filling the text or graphics completely Printout shows bleeding colors Colors are printed as black and whiteWrong colors are printing Lines or dots are missing from text or graphics Check the graphics placementColors do not line up properly Check the print cartridge contact pads Resolving paper-feed problems Another paper feed problem is occurring Problems installing software Troubleshooting installation issuesProblems printing an alignment Clearing jams Enww Tips for avoiding paper jams Make sure you are printing on the correct side of the media Resolving photo printing problemsCheck the print settings Colors are tinted or incorrect Image is printed at an angle Resolving borderless printing problemsStreaks appear in a light portion of a printout Printing with a single print cartridge Check the software Resolving banner printing problemsMake sure the paper is loaded correctly Macintosh Open the Two-Sided Printing Panel Resolving automatic two-sided printing problemsBinding margin is in the wrong place Printer lights reference Understanding the printer lights Printer light indication Explanation and recommended action Printer light indication Enww Printer light indication Explanation and recommended action HP supplies and accessories Ordering printing supplies through the Toolbox Parallel cable AccessoriesAutomatic two-sided printing accessory USB cable HP media SuppliesPrint cartridges Customer support and warranty Obtaining electronic support Web Toolbox Windows HP Instant Support Telephone support numbers HP Telephone SupportBefore you call HP Telephone Support Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Printer specifications and Declaration of Conformity Printer specifications Input tray Printer specifications Enww Declaration of Conformity Regulatory information FCC statement Japan Vcci Class B statement Enww LEDs classification Regulatory model number Miscellaneous regulatory informationRoHS notices China only Toxic and hazardous substance table Environmental product stewardship program Energy consumption Federal Energy Management Program Απόρριψη άχρηστων συσκευών στην Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση Index Symbols/Numerics 4800 x 1200 optimizedAccessories Macintosh Enww Enww Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P