HP 2000C User Manual

User’s Guide Number C4530-90019Printed in U.S.A. 1/98HP 2000CProfessional SeriesColor PrinterUser’s GuideEnglishug_cover.qxd 4/2/98 1:25 PM Page 1

Section 1 Printing BasicsUnderstanding the Printer’s Parts and FunctionsOUT Tray Receives paper as it comes out of the printer. The OUT tray canbe re

Understanding the Printer’s Parts and FunctionsPrinter Parts FunctionsPower Button Press once to turn the printer on and off. Also used to print a Sam

Section 1 Printing BasicsUnderstanding the Printer’s Parts and FunctionsPrinting a Sample Page or Diagnostic Test Page Using the Printer ButtonsA Samp

Section 1 Printing BasicsUsing Your Printer Driver SoftwareThe printer software that comes with your HP 2000C printermakes printing from Windows-based

Using Your Printer Driver SoftwareSelecting Your PrinterTo use your HP 2000C printer, make sure it is selected asthe default printer. To select your p

Section 1 Printing BasicsUsing Your Printer Driver SoftwareUsing the HP 2000C ToolboxThe HP 2000C Toolbox is a software utility that providesaccess to

Using Your Printer Driver SoftwareChanging Print SettingsThe basic print settings you will need are usually selectedwithin your software program. Thes

Section 1 Printing BasicsUsing Your Printer Driver Software• Orientation – Use to select the direction in which information is printed on a page. Port

Section 1 Printing BasicsSelecting and Using PaperThe HP 2000C printer works well with most plain photocopy paper, postcards, index cards, transparenc

Selecting and Using PaperTips for Using Paper•Load only one paper type at a time into the IN tray or accessory paper tray.• Before inserting a stack o

Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty StatementEnvironmental Attributes of the HP 2000C PrinterEnvironmental StatementHewlett-Packard continuously improves

Section 1 Printing BasicsSelecting and Using PaperHP Premium InkJet Heavyweight PaperThis heavyweight matte paper is coated on both sides for sharp, v

Selecting and Using PaperHP Premium InkJet Rapid-Dry TransparenciesSpecially formulated, this premium film is designed tomake your color presentations

Section 1 Printing BasicsSelecting and Using PaperBasic Steps for Loading All Types of MediaTo load media in the IN tray1 Adjust the print settings in

Selecting and Using PaperTo load media in the HP 2000C Professional SeriesAccessory Paper Tray1 Adjust the print settings in your software program and

Section 1 Printing BasicsSelecting and Using Paper5 Readjust the paper width and length adjusters to fit snugly against the stack’s edges without bend

NOTE:Two-way communicationbetween your printer and yourcomputer lets your printersend status, attention, anderror information to your computer. When t

Monitoring and Replacing Ink CartridgesReplacing an Ink CartridgeWhen an ink cartridge’s ink level is getting low, the printersends a message indicati

Section 1 Printing BasicsMonitoring and Replacing Ink Cartridges3 Remove the new HP No. Ink Cartridge from its package.4 Match the ink cartridge labe

Section 1 Printing BasicsMaintaining and Replacing PrintheadsMaintaining PrintheadsThe printheads used in the HP 2000C are extremelydurable and do not

Maintaining and Replacing PrintheadsIf you notice a decline in print quality, such as lines or dotsmissing from printed text or graphics, it does not

User’s GuideEnglish HP 2000CProfessional SeriesColor PrinterUser’s Guide Number C4530-90019Printed in U.S.A. 1/98ug_guts.qxd 4/2/98 1:01 PM Page 1

Section 1 Printing BasicsMaintaining and Replacing Printheads1 Make sure the printer power is on.2 Open the ink cartridge door, then lift and remove t

Maintaining and Replacing Printheads4 Grasp the top of the used printhead by its handle, and pull it up and out of its socket.Caution: Keep new and u

Section 1 Printing BasicsMaintaining and Replacing Printheads7 Close the purple printhead latch. Be sure that the hook on the printhead latch catches

Section 1 Printing BasicsUsing Your Printer on a NetworkIf you work in a network environment, you can connect the HP 2000C printer to your network. T

Section 2 Problem Solving and MaintenanceTroubleshooting Printing ProblemsYour HP 2000C printer and printer driver software have beendesigned to work

Troubleshooting Printing ProblemsPrinting a Diagnostic Test PageThe Diagnostic Test page is a useful tool for checking printer status. The test page i

Section 2 Problem Solving and MaintenanceTroubleshooting Printing ProblemsClearing Paper JamsTo clear a paper jam in the IN or OUT tray1 Remove all pa

Troubleshooting Printing ProblemsInformation on Other Printing ProblemsFor troubleshooting information, always go to theTroubleshooting tab in the HP

Section 3 SupportCustomer SupportIf you encounter a printing problem, or have questions about how your printer works, HP offersseveral options for get

Customer SupportHP FIRST Fax ProgramHP FIRST is a free service that allows you to get technical support documents via your faxmachine. This program is

AcknowledgmentsAcknowledgmentsArial®, Gill Sans®, Monotype®, and Times® are U.S. registered trademarks of The Monotype Corporation.CG Times is a produ

Section 3 SupportCustomer SupportHP Customer Support Center HelpYour printer comes with a 90-day warranty for technical support and a 1-year warranty

Customer SupportDuring the Warranty PeriodTechnical Support – Call one of the numbers below if you have owned your printer for less than 90 days.Servi

Section 3 SupportCustomer SupportPortugal 01 441 7199Russia 7095 923 50 01Spain 90.23.21.123 M-F, Sweden 08 619 2170 8:30am to 6pmSwitzerland 08.48.80

Customer SupportOther Support ProgramsExtending Your WarrantyIf you would like to extend your printer coverage for repair beyond the 1-year factory wa

Section 3 SupportOrdering Parts and AccessoriesReplaceable Parts HP Reorder NumberPower CordsU.S.A., Canada, Mexico, Arabic Countries 8120-8419Europe

Ordering Parts and AccessoriesAccessories HP Reorder NumberHP 2000C Professional Series Accessory Paper Tray C4601AWindows/DOS I/O Interface CablesHP

Section 3 SupportOrdering Parts and AccessoriesOrdering Information49Ordering InformationTo order printer parts or accessories, call yournearest HP de

Section 4 Specifications51SpecificationsMinimum MarginsMinimum MarginsSize Right/Left Top BottomPaperU.S. letter 8.5 x 11 in. (216 x 279 mm) 0.25 in.

Printer Specifications52Section 4 SpecificationsPrinter SpecificationsPrint MethodPlain paper drop-on-demand thermal InkJet printingBlack Text Print S

Section 4 SpecificationsPrinter Specifications53SpecificationsSupported Media Sizes: HP 2000C PrinterU.S. letter (8.5 x 11 in.) 216 x 279 mm U.S. leg

Getting StartedSee the HP 2000C Setup Poster for instructions onsetting up your printer.Section 1 – Printing BasicsThe Printer’s Key Features . . . .

Printer Specifications54Section 4 SpecificationsPrinter Duty Cycle5,000 pages per month75,000 pages per lifetimePrinthead Duty Cycle12,000 pages per b

Section 4 SpecificationsRegulatory NoticeRegulatory NoticeHewlett-Packard Company Model C4530AThis device complies with part 15 of the FCCRules. Opera

Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty StatementEnvironmental Attributes of the HP 2000C PrinterEnvironmental StatementHewlett-Packard continuously improves

User’s Guide Number C4530-90019Printed in U.S.A. 1/98HP 2000CProfessional SeriesColor PrinterUser’s GuideEnglishug_cover.qxd 4/2/98 1:25 PM Page 1

Section 1 Printing BasicsThe Printer’s Key FeaturesThe HP 2000C Professional Series Color Printer delivers professional-quality documents and presenta

The Printer’s Key FeaturesConsistent Black and Color Print Quality with HPPrinting SuppliesHP printers, printheads, and ink cartridges are all part of

Section 1 Printing BasicsThe Printer’s Key FeaturesPrintheadsEach HP No. Printhead is a sophisticated ink deliverydevice, based on HP’s industry-lead

Understanding the Printer’s Parts and FunctionsPrinter Parts and Functions6Section 1 Printing BasicsButtons:PowerPause/Cancel PrintResumeLights:Power