Hp Deskjet 970cxi Printer User Manual

HP Customer Care Thank you for buying an HP DeskJet printer. Because HP wants owning your printer to be a trouble-free experience, we back your pur

3 Using Your Printer 21 Automatic Two-Sided Printing The Automatic Two-Sided Printing Module is a special hardware and software feature that enabl

4 Using Your Printer 21 2 Press the button on each side of the Automatic Two-Sided Printing Module, and insert the module into the back of the pr

5 Using Your Printer 21 Basic Printer Maintenance Because the printer ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist, ink smudges will eventually appear

6 Using Your Printer 21 NOTES:

7 22 Using Your Printer Software Choosing Your Printer If you haven’t already selected your HP DeskJet as the default printer in the Chooser ,

8 Using Your Printer Software 22Other Ways to Select a Default PrinterBesides using the Chooser, you can also select a default printer in the follow

9Using Your Printer Software 22Checking Printer StatusYou can tell the status of a printer by looking at its desktop icon: Icon Description Icon Desc

10 Using Your Printer Software 22Page Setup - Controlling Page LayoutYou control settings such as paper size, scaling, page orientation, and waterma

11Using Your Printer Software 22WatermarksTraditionally, a watermark is an indelible image impressed on a piece of paper that is visible by holding t

12 Using Your Printer Software 22Print Dialog BoxYou control settings such as number of copies, all or specific pages to print, paper type, print qu

HP DeskJet Printer User’s Guide for Macintosh970C SeriesEnglish

13Using Your Printer Software 22You may also choose the following options from the General menu:•Paper Type/Quality (see “Paper Type/Quality” on page

14 Using Your Printer Software 22Paper Type/Quality Layout This dialog box allows you to specify the number of pages printed on each sheet of paper,

15Using Your Printer Software 22Color Your HP DeskJet 970C uses HP’s Color Matching technology to intelligently analyze each element on a page—text,

16 Using Your Printer Software 22Background PrintingChoose Background if you want to continue working while printing takes place. If you choose Fore

17Using Your Printer Software 22Background Printing OptionsInstructionsDelete a print job • Select the job title or icon, then click the Trash icon.

18 Using Your Printer Software 22Printing on Different Types of Paper and MediaSee next page What do you want to print What you need to doSingle env

19Using Your Printer Software 22HP print settings to choose Guidelines to remember Page Setup - Paper Size: Choose appropriate envelope size - Orient

20 Using Your Printer Software 22See next page What do you want to print What you need to doCards (index, business, and other small media)1 Pull out

21Using Your Printer Software 22.HP print settings to choose Guidelines to rememberPage Setup - Paper Size: Choose appropriate card size - Orientatio

22 Using Your Printer Software 22See next page What do you want to print What you need to doTransparencies1 Slide out both of the paper guides, and

Acknowledgments Apple, the Apple logo, AppleTalk, ColorSync, the ColorSync logo, EtherTalk, Finder, LocalTalk, Mac, Macintosh, MacOS, PowerBook, Pow

23Using Your Printer Software 22HP print settings to choose Guidelines to remember Page Setup - Paper Size: Choose appropriate size - Orientation: Ch

24 Using Your Printer Software 22.See next page What do you want to print What you need to doManual Two-Sided PrintingBook BindingTablet Binding1 Re

25Using Your Printer Software 22HP print settings to choose Guidelines to remember Page Setup - Paper Size: Choose appropriate size - Orientation: Ch

26 Using Your Printer Software 22HP DeskJet 900 Series Utility WindowThe HP DeskJet 900 Series Utility is located in the Utilities folder on your ha

27Using Your Printer Software 22Select PanelUse this panel when any of the functions on the Utility window prompt you to select a printer. For exampl

28 Using Your Printer Software 22NOTES:

2923Using and Caring for Your Print CartridgesPrint Cartridge Status The Print Cartridge Status Light flashes when one or both of your print cartri

30 Using and Caring for Your Print Cartridges 23When the Print Cartridge Status Light flashes, open the printer’s top cover and follow the instructi

31Using and Caring for Your Print Cartridges 23Replacing Print CartridgesTo replace a print cartridge:1 Press the Power Button to turn on the print

32 Using and Caring for Your Print Cartridges 23Do NOT touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in

i Chapter 1 Using Your Printer Buttons and Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

33Using and Caring for Your Print Cartridges 23Storing Print CartridgesTo maintain excellent print quality from your print cartridges:•Keep all pri

34 Using and Caring for Your Print Cartridges 23Cleaning Print CartridgesWhen Do You Need to Clean?Clean the print cartridges if your printed page i

35Using and Caring for Your Print Cartridges 23Manually Cleaning the Print Cartridges and Print Cartridge CradleIn order to properly clean the prin

36 Using and Caring for Your Print Cartridges 23Manually Cleaning the Print Cartridge Cradle1 Using clean, moistened swabs, wipe the underside of ea

37Using and Caring for Your Print Cartridges 23Damage Resulting from Refilling the Print CartridgesTo get the best performance from your printer, H

38 Using and Caring for Your Print Cartridges 23NOTES:

39 4Getting Help When Things Go WrongBasic TroubleshootingThe following table lists the most common printing problems and their solutions. What if

40 Getting Help When Things Go Wrong 4No page came out of the printer.• Make sure the power is on and all connections are secure.• Make sure the print

41Getting Help When Things Go Wrong4The print quality is poor. • Make sure you are using media intended for HP DeskJet printers, and that the media i

42 Getting Help When Things Go Wrong 4In Two-Sided Printing, the binding margin appears in the wrong place.• Check the Page Setup dialog box to ensure

ii Table of Contents Appendix A Setup Instructions Using a USB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

43Getting Help When Things Go Wrong4Clearing a Paper JamIf the paper jams in the printer:1 Pull the paper out of either the IN tray or the OUT tray.2

44 Getting Help When Things Go Wrong 4If the Rear Access Door is attached and the paper jam is in the back of the printer:1 Turn the knob on the Rear

45Getting Help When Things Go Wrong4HP Customer CareHP DeskJet printers set the standard for quality and reliability, so you have made an excellent c

46 Getting Help When Things Go Wrong 4HP Customer Care by PhoneWithin 90 days from the time of your purchase, telephone support is provided to you fre

47 25Supplies and AccessoriesPart Names and NumbersPart Name Part Description Part NumberInterface CablesHP IEEE 1284-Compliant Parallel Interface

48 Supplies and Accessories25Printer Quick Start Posters and User’s Guides for MacintoshMost HP printer documentation is available for viewing and pri

49Supplies and Accessories25Paper and Other MediaAvailability of special media varies by country.Paper Type Description Part NumberHP Bright White In

50 Supplies and Accessories25Ordering InformationTo order printer supplies or accessories, call your nearest HP dealer or call HP DIRECT at the follow

51Supplies and Accessories25Japan•(03) 3335-8333Hewlett-Packard Japan Ltd. 29-21Takaido-Higashi 3-chome, suginami-ku Tokyo 168-8585Latin America•(305

52 Supplies and Accessories25NOTES:

iii Introduction Thank You For Buying an HP DeskJet Printer! Here’s what comes in the box. If something is missing, talk to your HP dealer or call

53 ASetup InstructionsUsing a USB ConnectionYou can connect your HP DeskJet 900 Series directly to your computer using a USB cable if your compute

54 Setup Instructions A3 Load White Paper4 Insert Print Cartridgea Press Power Button to turn on printer.b Remove vinyl tape from print cartridges

55Setup Instructions A5 Connect USB Cable •You can connect to any USB port.•A USB cable, such as an HP USB-Compliant Interface Cable (part number C65

56 Setup Instructions AUsing an AppleTalk ConnectionYou can print to an HP DeskJet 900 Series printer using an AppleTalk network connection if your

* Approximate figures. Exact speed will vary depending on the system configuration, software program, and document complexity. n57B**A High Res

58 Specifications BDeclared noise emissions in accordance with ISO 9296Sound power level, LWAd (1B=10dB): 5.9 B in Normal mode.Sound pressure level,

59Specifications BMinimum Printing MarginsThe printer cannot print outside a certain area of the page, so you must make sure the contents of your docu

60 Specifications BNOTES:

61CLegal InformationRegulatory NoticesHewlett-Packard Company Models C6429A, C6429BThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is s

62 Legal Information CLimited Warranty StatementHP Product Duration of Limited WarrantySoftware 90 DaysInk cartridges 90 DaysPrinter 1 YearA. Extent

iv Special Features of Your HP DeskJet Printer Your new HP DeskJet printer is equipped with special features that improve print quality, giving

63 Aaccessories iii, 47AppleTalk connection 7Automatic Two-Sided Printingink drying 5Layout panel 14manual 22, 24module installation 3paper jams 43pa

64 Index Online 1Print Cartridge Status 1, 29, 32Resume 1Mmaintenanceprint cartridges 29printer 5manual two-sided printing 22marginsbanners 59minimu

65Index specifications 57status 9weight 57printer software 45printingbanners 22cards 18from the desktop 8iron-on transfers 24labels 20multiple enve

66 Index NOTES:

EnvironmentalStatementHewlett-Packard continuously improves the design processes of HP DeskJet printers to minimize the negative impact on the office

1 21 Using Your Printer Buttons and Lights The buttons on the front of your HP DeskJet printer enable you to turn the printer on and off, cancel a

2 Using Your Printer 21 Paper Trays IN Tray You place paper and other media types for printing in the IN tray. Pull out this tray for easy loadi