Hp Deskjet D1420 Printer User Manual

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1 USB portPower button and lightUse the Power button to turn the printer on and off. It can take a few seconds for theprinter to turn on after you pre

Unfold the paper trayTo unfold the paper tray1. Raise the printer cover.2. Lower the paper tray.3. Fold out the tray extension.4. Lower the printer co

Use the paper trayPrint on different sizes of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left. Theprinter deposits printed pages on the t

You can find the selection number in three places:• Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing.1 Selectio

To remove plastic tape from a print cartridge▲ Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are on the bottom and facing towardthe printer, and

4 Connect the printer• USBUSBThe printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable.NOTE: For best printing performance, use a U

5 Print photosThe printer software offers several features that make printing digital photos easier andimprove photo quality.Learn how to print photos

4. Push the paper into the printer until it stops.5. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.PrintNOTE: If your software program in

Print photos with a borderGuidelines• For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper.• Verify that the photo paper that you are using is

4. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-with white borders, and thenselect the following options:• Print Quality: Normal or BestNOTE:

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To print Exif Print-enhanced photos1. Open the photo in an Exif Print-enabled software program that allows editing, suchas HP Photosmart Software.2. O

6 Print other documentsE-mail Documents Letters EnvelopesPostcards Index cards Labels CD/DVD tattoosTransparencies Brochures Greeting cards Booklets

3. Push the paper into the printer until it stops.4. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.Print1. Open the Printer Properties di

3. Push the paper into the printer until it stops.NOTE: The paper will extend over the edge of the tray.4. Slide the paper guide firmly against the ed

3. Push the paper into the printer until it stops.4. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.Print1. Open the Printer Properties di

3. Push the envelopes into the printer until they stop.4. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the envelopes.Print1. Open the Printer Prop

Print1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Features tab, and then specify the following print settings:• Paper Type: Click More, clic

Print labelsGuidelines• Use only paper, plastic, or clear labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers.• Use only full sheets of labels.•

Guidelines• See the instructions that are included with the CD/DVD tattoo for the most currentprinting tips.• To avoid damaging the printer, do not fe

Print transparenciesGuidelines• For great results, use HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film.• Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 20 transparencies.

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3. Push the paper into the printer until it stops.4. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.Print1. Open the Printer Properties di

4. Push the cards into the printer until they stop.5. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the cards.PrintNOTE: If your software program i

Prepare to print1. Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.2. Place plain paper in the right side of the tray. The side to be printed on should

Print postersGuidelines• For poster printing, sections of the poster are automatically arranged on individualsheets that can be taped together. After

6. Check that the number of tiles that are selected matches the number of sheets forthe poster, and then click OK.7. Select any other print settings t

1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Features tab, and then specify the following print settings:• Print Quality: Normal or Best• Pa

7 Printing tipsCheck your printer•Connect the printer to your computer.•Print a test page.Save time•Use the Printing Shortcuts tab.• Set the order tha

NOTE: When you select a printing shortcut the appropriate printing options areautomatically displayed. You can leave them as is or change them.Use pri

To set the page order1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Advanced tab.3. Click Document Options, and then click Layout Options.4. S

Two-sided printingUse two-sided printing, also called duplexing, to print on both sides of the paper. Printingon both sides of the paper is not only e

Printing shortcuts...34Create print

4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.Before the document prints, a preview is displayed.5. Do one of the following:• Cl

Print quality settings• Fast Draft produces draft-quality output at the fastest printing speed, while using theleast amount of ink.• Fast Normal produ

To print in Maximum dpi mode1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Features tab.3. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click More, and t

5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.The printer prints the odd-numbered pages first.6. After the odd-numbered pages ha

8 Printer software• Make the HP Deskjet the default printer.• Set the default print settings for all documents.•Use the Printer Properties dialog box

To save time when printing, set the default print settings to options that you use often.That way, you do not have to specify the options every time y

NOTE: The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on thesoftware program you are using.What's This? helpUse the What's

Download printer software updatesDownload the latest printer software update every few months to ensure you have thelatest features and improvements.T

9 Maintenance• Install print cartridges•Align the print cartridges•Automatically clean print cartridges•View estimated ink levels•Maintain the printer

You can find the selection number in three places:• Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing.1 Selectio

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4. Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle.1 Press the Power button2 Open the printer cover3 Push down on the print cartridge4 Slide the print car

5. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove theplastic tape. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip i

7. Push the cartridge into the cradle.You hear a snap when the print cartridge is correctly positioned.8. Close the printer cover.9.Align the print ca

NOTE: If the print cartridges were used before being installed in the printer, or if theyare not genuine HP cartridges or have been refilled, the esti

You need the following items to clean the print cartridges:• Distilled water (tap water can contain contaminants that can damage the printcartridge)•

Maintain print cartridgesFollow these guidelines to maintain and store HP print cartridges and to ensure consistentprint quality.•Print cartridge stor

To remove the print cartridge from the print cartridge protector1. Press down and back on the top of the protector to release the print cartridge.2. S

10 Troubleshooting• Error messages•Installation problems•Power light is on or flashing•Printer does not print•Document prints slowly•Print cartridge p

"Print cartridge is in the wrong slot" messageIf you receive this error message, the print cartridge is installed in the wrong side of thepr

Solution:To resolve the problem1. Make sure that no USB devices other than the printer, the keyboard, and themouse are connected to the computer.2. Di

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Printer name does not appearSolution: If the printer software seems to install correctly, but the printer name doesnot appear in the list of printers

What the flashing light meansThe Power light can flash for several reasons:• The printer cover is open.• The printer is out of paper.• A problem exist

Check the printer cable connectionIf your printer and computer are connected with a USB cable and the devices are notcommunicating with each other, tr

3. Click Stop, and then click Start to restart the print service.4. Click OK to close the window.Printer is stalledIf the printer stalls while printin

Printer is in ink-backup modeThe printer might print more slowly if it is in ink-backup mode. For more information, seeInk-backup mode.To increase the

Solution:To verify and install the correct print cartridges1. Open the printer cover.2. Read the selection number on the print cartridge label.1 Selec

Solution:To resolve the problem1. Raise the printer cover.2. Do one of the following:• If an error message is displayed on screen, remove the print ca

"Printing in ink-backup mode" messageCause: When the printer detects that only one print cartridge is installed, ink-backupmode is initiated

5. Remove the rear access door. Press the handle to the right, and then pull out thedoor.6. Remove the paper jam from the back of the printer, and the

Printer does not feed paperSolution: Try one or more of the following solutions:• Reduce the number of sheets in the paper tray.• Remove the paper fro

1WelcomeWelcome to the HP Deskjet D1400 Printer series Help. For details on how to use yourcomputer and the printer together, see the following table

Photos do not print correctly• Check the paper tray•Check the printer propertiesCheck the paper tray1. Verify that the photo paper is placed in the pa

Image is printed at an angleVerify that no problem exists with the source image. For example, if you are printing ascanned image, verify that the imag

For small photo paperIf the printout has an unwanted border, try the following solutions:•Align the print cartridges.• Open the Printer Properties dia

Print quality is poorIf you are having problems with print quality, try the solutions in this section and observethe following guidelines:• Replace re

• Verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from the printcartridges.1 Remove plastic tape• Consider selecting a higher print

Text and images are misalignedIf the text and images on your printouts are misaligned, then align the print cartridges.Document is printed off-center

A HP support• Ink cartridge warranty information• Support process•HP support by phoneInk cartridge warranty informationThe HP cartridge(s) warranty is

HP support by phone• Phone support period• Placing a call• After the phone support periodPhone support periodOne year of phone support is available in

B Order suppliesYou can order HP products, such as recommended types of paper and print cartridges, online fromthe HP Web site.This section contains t

Country/region Number for ordering+44 870 606 9081 (U.K.)New Zealand 0800 441 147South Africa +27 (0)11 8061030U.S. and Canada 1-800-474-6836 (1-800-H

2 Special featuresCongratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with severalexciting features:• User friendly: Easy to in

C Technical information• Printer specifications•Environmental product stewardship program•Regulatory noticesPrinter specificationsThe HP Deskjet has t

For more information, visit HP’s Commitment to the Environment Web site at:www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/index.htmlThis section cont

Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European UnionAppendix C80 Technical information

Regulatory notices• FCC statement•LED indicator statement•Notice to users in Korea•VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan•Notice to us

Notice to users in Japan about power cordAppendix C82 Technical information

IndexAaccessibility 2after the support period 75aligning print cartridges 50Bbooklet printing 29borderless printing 68bound two-sided printing 40broch

photos with a border 16saving money 18photo printing problemsverifying print settings 68photosdigital 17do not print correctly 68placing a call 75post

poor print quality 71print is faded 71printer 55printer does not feedpaper 67printer is not printing 59printer is stalled 61printer name does notappea

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3 Get started• Printer at a glance•Power button and light•Paper tray•Print cartridges•Ink-backup modePrinter at a glanceClick the links below to learn