user's guide

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notices

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notices and acknowledgements
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The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard (HP) makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for any errors or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of this material is prohibited without prior written permission of Hewlett-Packard, except as allowed under copyright laws.

acknowledgements

Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, Windows, and XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. TrueType is a U.S. trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Copyright 2003 Hewlett-Packard Company

terms and conventions

The following terms and conventions are used in the user's guide.
The HP Deskjet printer may be referred to as the HP printer or printer.

symbols

The > symbol guides you through a series of software steps. For example: Click File > Print.

cautions and warnings

A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to other equipment. For example:
Caution! Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections.
A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to others. For example:
Warning! children. Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of
A Note icon indicates that additional information is provided. For example:
For great results use HP products.
A Mouse icon indicates that additional information is available through the What's This? help feature. For example:
To find more information about options on each tab screen, point to an option and click the right mouse button to display the What's This? dialog box. Click What's This? to view information about the selected option.
A Do Not icon indicates that an action is not recommended.
Do not clean the interior of the printer.

accessibility

Your HP printer provides a number of features that make it accessible for people with disabilities.

visual

The printer software is accessible for users with visual impairments or low vision through the use of Windows accessibility options and features. It also supports most assistive technology such as screen readers, Braille readers, and voice-to-text applications. For users who are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that convey the appropriate action.

mobility

For users with mobility impairments, the printer software functions can be executed through keyboard commands. The software also supports Windows accessibility options such as StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys, and MouseKeys. The printer doors, buttons, paper trays, and paper guides can be operated by users with limited strength and reach.

support

For more details about the accessibility of this product and HP's committment to product accessibility:
Visit HP's Web site at: www.hp.com/accessibility Email HP at: accessibility@hp.com

special features

Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features:
Print Quality Selector: Select the print quality from the front of the printer. Borderless printing: Use the entire page surface when printing photos and cards using the borderless printing feature. Print screen: Prints the image displayed on your computer's monitor at the touch of a button. Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with a photo print cartridge. Digital photo printing: Enhanced digital photo printing capabilities. Ink-backup mode: Ink-backup mode lets you continue printing with one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of ink. Auto-on and Auto-off: Enable the auto-off feature to place the printer into a lowpower, energy-efficient mode after it has been idle for 30 minutes. The printer turns on automatically when you print a file. Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper: Use the printer software to print up to 16 pages on a single sheet of paper. Print Cancel button: Cancel print jobs at the touch of a button. Optional Two-Sided Printing Accessory: Purchase a Two-Sided Printing Accessory to print two-sided documents automatically.

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print settings
The printer is controlled by software installed on your computer. Use the printer software, known as the printer driver, to change the print settings for a document. To change the print settings, open the Printer Properties dialog box.
displaying the printer properties dialog box
Follow these steps to display the Printer Properties dialog box: 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File > Print, then select Properties. The Printer Properties dialog box appears.
The path to the Printer Properties dialog box may vary depending on the software program.
using the printer properties dialog box
The Printer Properties dialog box has several tools that make it easy to use.

buttons and menus

The Printer Properties dialog box has the following features:
1. Tabs: Click a tab to see its contents. 2. Print Task Quick Sets: See print task quick sets. 3. Preview: Shows how changes to the print settings affect the printout. 4. Buttons:
OK: Saves and applies changes. Cancel: Closes the dialog box without saving the new settings. Help: Offers instructions for using the What's This? help feature.
An Apply button may also appear. The Apply button saves changes to the settings without closing the dialog box.
To find more information about options on each tab screen, point to an option and click the right mouse button to display the What's This? dialog box. Click What's This? to view more information about the selected item.
paper/quality tab finishing tab
effects tab basics tab color tab
Printer features, and instructions on how to use them, are subject to change. This document was released for publishing before all of the printer features were determined.

print task quick sets

Use print task quick sets to print with or save print settings you use often. For example, if you frequently print envelopes, you can create a print task that contains the paper size, print quality, and orientation setting you normally use for envelopes. After creating the print task, simply select it when printing envelopes rather that setting each of the print settings separately. Create your own print task or use the specially designed print tasks available in the Print Task Quick Sets drop-down list.

using a print task quick set
Follow these steps to use a print task quick set: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select the print task you want to use from the drop-down list.

3. Click OK.

To restore default print settings, select Default Print Settings from the Print Task Quick Sets drop-down list, and click OK.
creating a print task quick set
Follow these steps to create a print task quick set: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
2. Select the options you want to include in the new print task. 3. Enter a name for the new print task in the Print Task Quick Sets drop-down list, then click Save. The print task quick set is added to the drop-down list.
If you add more options to the print task, you must rename the print task, then click OK.
deleting a print task quick set
Follow these steps to delete a print task quick set: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
2. Select the print task you want to delete from the drop-down list, then click Delete.
Some print task quick sets cannot be deleted.

paper quality tab

The Paper/Quality tab allows you to set these options:
1. Print Task Quick Sets: See print task quick sets. 2. Size is: Size of paper used. 3. Custom: See setting a custom paper size. 4. Source is: See selecting a paper source. 5. Type is: See selecting a paper type. 6. Minimize Margins: Select to print closer to the bottom edge of the page. This feature may cause ink to smear on certain paper types. 7. Borderless Auto Fit: Select to fit the printed image across the entire page when printing a borderless document on certain paper types. 8. Print Quality: See selecting a print quality. 9. hp Digital Photography: See printing digital photographs. 10. Printing Tips: Printing ideas.
setting a custom paper size
Use the Custom Paper Size dialog box to print on a special paper size.
defining a custom paper size
Follow these steps to define a custom paper size: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab.
3. Click the Custom button. The Custom Paper Size dialog box is displayed.
4. Select a custom paper size name from the Name drop-down list. 5. Enter the paper dimensions in the Width and Length boxes. The minimum and maximum paper dimensions appear beneath each of the boxes. 6. Select the unit of measurement: Inches or Millimeters. 7. Click Save to save the custom paper size. You can save up to five custom paper sizes. 8. Click OK to exit the Custom Paper Size dialog box.

selecting a paper source

The printer offers the following paper source options:
in tray 250-sheet plain paper tray accessory
The 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory is not included with your printer, but may be purchased separately from an authorized HP dealer. The accessory is not available in all countries/regions.

guidelines

Do not print borderless documents in ink-backup mode. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. Open the file in a software application and assign the image size. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size on which you want to print the image.

printing

Follow these steps to print a borderless document: 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. Select one of the borderless paper sizes from the Size is drop-down list. Verify that the paper size you select matches the size of the paper loaded in the In tray.
4. Select the appropriate paper type in the Type is drop-down list. Do not select Automatic. 5. Click the Borderless Auto Fit checkbox to automatically resize the image to print without a border.
The Borderless Auto Fit option is only available for photo paper types.
6. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. If you printed on photo paper with a tear-off tab, remove the tab to make the document completely borderless.

ink-backup mode

Ink-backup mode allows the printer to operate using only one print cartridge. It is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the cradle. For instructions on removing a print cartridge, click here.

ink-backup mode output

Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. when only this print cartridge is installed. black print cartridge tri-color print cartridge the result is. Colors are printed as grayscale. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. Colors are printed as grayscale, black is grayed and is not a true black.

photo print cartridge

It is recommended that you do not use the photo print cartridge for inkbackup mode.

exiting ink-backup mode

Install two print cartridges in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. For instructions on installing a print cartridge, click here.

printing a screen image

Use the HP Print Screen Utility to print the image displayed on your computer's monitor.
configuring the hp print screen utility
Follow these steps to configure the HP Print Screen Utility: 1. Go to printer utilities, then click print screen. 2. Select the following configuration options as desired:
Unload/Load HP Print Screen: Activates or deactivates the utility. Start with Windows: Sets the utility to start when Windows is started. Capture screen: Prints the screen image. Orientation: Toggles between landscape and portrait mode.
Follow these steps to print a screen image: 1. Verify that the HP printer is your computer's default printer. 2. Load either Letter or A4 paper in the In tray. 3. Do one of the following:
To print the entire desktop: Press the Print Screen key on the keyboard. To print only the active window: Press the Alt key and the Print Screen key simultaneously.
HP provides utilities to gather information about the printer, to maintain the printer, and to update HP software.

search

Enter a word or words in the box below:
printing digital photographs
The printer has several features to enhance the quality of digital photographs.
opening the hp digital photography options dialog box
Follow these steps to open the hp Digital Photography Options dialog box: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab, then click the hp Digital Photography button.
using the hp digital photography options dialog box
Use the hp Digital Photography Options dialog box to set these options:
1. Red Eye Removal: Click On to remove or reduce red-eye from the photograph. 2. Contrast Enhancement: Adjust contrast to preference. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically balance the contrast. 3. Digital Flash: Lighten dark images. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically balance lightness and darkness. 4. SmartFocus: Click On to allow the printer driver to automatically focus images. 5. Sharpness: Adjust image sharpness to preference. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically sharpen the image.
6. Smoothing: Adjust distortion to preference. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically smooth the image.

the printer may need to be restarted
1. Press the Power button to turn off the printer, then press the Power button to restart the printer. Proceed to step 2 if the lights continue to flash. 2. Press the Power button to turn off the printer. 3. Disconnect the printer's power cord from the electrical outlet. 4. Reconnect the printer's power cord to the electrical outlet. 5. Press the Power button to turn on the printer.

paper jam

follow these steps
1. Press the Resume button. 2. If you are printing labels, verify that a label did not become detached from the label sheet while passing through the printer.
if the paper jam is not cleared
printer does not have a two-sided printing accessory attached printer has a two-sided printing accessory attached
printer does not have a two-sided printing accessory attached
1. Push the two latch handles on the printer's Rear Access Door toward each other, then remove the door.
2. Remove the paper jam from the back of the printer, then replace the Rear Access Door.
3. Press the Resume button. 4. Print the document.
printer has a two-sided printing accessory attached
1. Press the buttons on the left and right sides of the Two-Sided Printing Accessory, then remove it from the printer.
2. Remove any paper in the back of the printer. If the paper jam is cleared, proceed to step 3 below. If the paper jam is not cleared, proceed to step 1 below. 1. Press the button on top of the Two-Sided Printing Accessory, then lower the access door.
2. Remove any paper from the Two-Sided Printing Accessory, then close the access door. 3. Reinsert the Two-Sided Printing Accessory into the printer until both sides snap into place.
Do not press the buttons on either side of the duplexer when installing it in the printer. Use the buttons only when removing the duplexer from the printer.
4. Press the Resume button.
borderless printing problems
When printing borderless printouts, follow these guidelines:
Verify that the paper size specified in the Size is drop-down list on the Paper/Quality tab matches the size of the paper loaded in the In tray. Select the appropriate paper type in the Type is drop-down list on the Paper/Quality tab. If printing in grayscale, select High Quality under Print in Grayscale on the Color tab. Do not print borderless documents in ink-backup mode. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer.

part of the photograph is faded
fading occurs on the edges of a printout
Verify that photo paper is not curled. If the photo paper is curled, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat. If the problem persists, then use photo paper that is not curled. For instructions on preventing photo paper from curling, click here.
fading occurs near the edges of a printout
If fading occurs approximately 1 to 2.5 inches from the edge of a photograph, try the following:
Install a photo print cartridge in the printer. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, select the Paper Type/Quality tab, then set the Print Quality to Maximum dpi. Rotate the image 180 degrees.
streaks appear in a light portion of a printout
If streaks appear in a light portion approximately 2.5 inches from one of the long edges of a photograph, try the following:
Install a photo print cartridge in the printer. Rotate the image 180 degrees.
image is printed at an angle
Follow these steps if the image is printed at an angle: 1. Remove all paper from the In tray. 2. Load the photo paper correctly in the In tray. 3. Verify that the paper guides fit firmly against the media. 4. Follow loading instructions for the media type.
printout has an unwanted border
for most photo paper types
If the printout has an unwanted border, then calibrate the printer. If printing a two-sided document, print the document manually rather than automatically.
for photo paper with a tear-off tab
If the border appears below the tear-off tab, then remove the tab.
If the border appears above the tear-of tab, then calibrate the printer.

ink smears

Follow these steps if ink smears appear on the back of the printouts, or the paper sticks together. 1. Open the Advanced Features dialog box. 2. Move the Dry Time slider toward More. 3. Move the Ink Volume slider toward Light.
The colors in the image may become lighter.

4. Click OK. If the problem persists: 1. Remove the borderless printing media, then load plain paper in the In tray. 2. Press and hold down the Resume button until the printer starts printing a self-test page, then release the button.
3. Repeat step 2 until the self-test has no ink smears on the back of the paper.

getting started

For an overview of printer features and optional accessories, click here. Click the appropriate topic below for a description of a printer feature:
buttons and lights paper trays print cartridges automatic paper-type sensor ink-backup mode
Click the appropriate topic below for a description of an optional printer accessory:
two-sided printing accessory 250-sheet plain paper tray accessory

printer features

The printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient.
1. buttons and lights 2. paper trays
1. print cartridges 2. automatic paper-type sensor 3. ink-backup mode

1. connectivity

1. two-sided printing accessory (optional) 2. 250-sheet plain paper tray accessory (optional)

color tab

The Color tab allows you to set these options:
1. Print Task Quick Sets: See print task quick sets. 2. Print in Grayscale: Prints in shades of gray.
High Quality: Uses the tri-color print cartridge and/or photo print cartridge to print high-quality grayscale. Black Print Cartridge Only: Uses the black print cartridge to print grayscale. Optimize For Photocopy or Fax: Uses the black print cartridge to print grayscale suitable for photocopying and faxing.
3. Saturation: Adjusts the intensity of printed colors. 4. Brightness: Adjusts the lightness or darkness of printed colors. 5. Color Tone: Adjusts the warmth or coolness of printed colors. 6. Color Space: See digital photography technologies.
digital photography technologies
The printer software offers several technical features for printing digital photgraphs.
PhotoREt 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi Exif Print Six-ink printing Color spaces

PhotoREt printing

PhotoREt offers the best combination of print speed and quality for your image. Follow these steps to print with PhotoREt technology: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select the Paper/Quality tab. 3. Select Best from the Print Quality drop-down list. 4. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK.
4800 x 1200 optimized dpi
4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is the highest quality resolution for this printer. When 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is selected in the printer driver, the tri-color printcartridge prints in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode. If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is enhanced. A photo print cartridge may be purchased separately if it is not included with your printer. Follow these steps to print in 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select the Paper/Quality tab. 3. Select the appropriate photo paper type from the Paper Type drop-down list. 4. Select Maximum dpi from the Print Quality drop-down list. 5. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK.

To not resize each page to fit two-sided margins: Verify that Preserve Layout is not selected.
5. Select a binding option:
6. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. After the first side of the page is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. Once the ink is dry, the paper is pulled back into the duplexer and the reverse side of the page is printed.
Do not remove the paper from the duplexer until both sides of the page have been printed.
two-sided printing accessory (duplexer)
The duplexer is a special hardware device that enables the printer to automatically print on both sides of a page. Using a duplexer with your printer has several advantages. It allows you to:
Print on both sides of a page without manually reloading the page. Print long documents quickly and efficiently. Use less paper by printing on both sides of paper sheets. Create professional-looking brochures, reports, newsletters, and other special items.
If the duplexer is not packaged with your printer, it can be purchased separately from an authorized HP dealer.
The duplexer is not available in all countries/regions.

installing the duplexer

Follow these steps to attach the duplexer to your printer: 1. Push the two latch handles on the printer's Rear Access Door toward each other, then remove the door.
Do not discard the Rear Access Door. In order to print, the duplexer or the Rear Access Door must be attached to the printer.
2. Insert the duplexer in the back of the printer until both sides snap into place.
printing with the duplexer
For instructions on printing a two-sided document with the duplexer, click here. For instructions on making automatic two-sided printing the default print setting for your printer, click here.

supported media types

The duplexer only works with certain media types. For a list of supported media, see the specifications in the documentation that came with the duplexer.
changing default settings
Use the taskbar icon to change the printer's default print settings. The default print settings apply to all documents printed by the printer.

1. taskbar icon

using the taskbar icon shortcut menu

Follow these steps to change the printer's default settings: 1. Click the taskbar icon. The Printer Properties dialog box appears. 2. Select the options you want to use as the default settings. 3. Click OK. A dialog box appears stating that the new settings will be used every time you print. If you do not want to see this dialog box again, select Don't show me this message again. 4. Click OK to save the new default print settings.

default print quality

When Print Quality is set to Use Print Quality Selector in the printer software, use the Print Quality Selector button to set the default print quality. For information about selecting a print quality, click here.

printing a booklet

Booklet printing automatically arranges and resizes the pages of a document so when the document is folded into a booklet, the page order is correct.
For the appropriate instructions, select one of the following topics:
printing a booklet printing a booklet using the two-sided printing accessory
Follow these steps to print a booklet: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select the Finishing tab.
3. Select Print on Both Sides. 4. Verify that Automatic is not selected. 5. Select a binding option in the Booklet Layout is drop-down list:
Right Edge Binding: Places the binding on the right side of the booklet.
Left Edge Binding: Places the binding on the left side of the booklet.
6. Do one of the following:
To leave every other page of the booklet blank, select Print On One Side. To print on all pages in the booklet, leave Print On One Side unchecked.
7. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. 8. When prompted, reload the paper in the In tray as shown below.
9. Click Continue to finish printing the booklet.
printing a booklet using the two-sided printing accessory
Follow these steps to print a booklet using the Two-Sided Printing Accessory:
The Two-Sided Printing Accessory is optional. For more information, click here.
1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select the Finishing tab.
3. Select Print on Both Sides. 4. Select Automatic. 5. Select Preserve Layout. 6. Select a binding option in the Booklet Layout is drop-down list:
7. Do one of the following:
8. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK.
calibrating print cartridges
The printer automatically calibrates the print cartridges after a new print cartridge is installed. You can also calibrate the print cartridges at other times to ensure optimal print quality. To calibrate print cartridges: 1. Load a stack of plain white paper in the In tray. 2. Go to printer maintenance. 3. Click Calibrate Printer. 4. Click Calibrate, then follow the onscreen instructions.

advanced features

Printing photographs, transparencies, or documents with graphics may require you to set options on the Advanced Features dialog box.

Document: Name of the document that is currently printing. Print Quality: Print quality setting being used. Paper Type: Type of paper used. Paper Size: Size of paper used.
To cancel a print job, click Cancel Print. To close the Device Status Box, click Close Window.

printing a document

basic printing instructions
Follow these steps to print a document: 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File > Print. 3. Click OK to print with the printer's default print settings.

setting printing options

Follow these steps to change printing options: 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File > Print, then select Properties. The Printer Properties dialog box appears.
3. Specify the print settings shown below:
Select the Paper/Quality tab to choose paper options, paper sources, borderless printing, and print quality, or to access the HP digital photography options. If you want to use preset print settings, choose a Print Task Quick Set.
Select the Finishing tab to choose document options, print posters, or rotate the printed image by 180 degrees. Select the Effects tab to choose resizing options and watermarks. Select the Basics tab to choose orientation and page order options, specify the number of copies printed, enable Show Print Preview, or to access Advanced Features. Select the Color tab to choose color options and color attributes.
4. Click OK, then follow the application's instructions to print the document.

posters

After the sections of a poster have been printed, trim the edges of the sheets, then tape the sheets together.
In tray capacity: Up to 150 sheets

preparing to print

1. Remove all paper from the In tray. 2. Slide the paper width guide all the way to the left, then pull out the paper length guide. 3. Place plain paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.
1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following: tab setting
Paper/ Quality Finishing Basics
Size is: Appropriate size Source is: Upper Tray or Lower Tray Type is: Automatic or Plain Paper Poster Printing: 2 x 2, 3 x 3, 4 x 4, or 5 x 5 Orientation: Appropriate orientation
2. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK.

effects tab

The Effects tab allows you to set the following options:
1. Print Task Quick Sets: See print task quick sets. 2. Print Document On: Prints a document on a paper size different than the paper size for which it is formatted. Select the target paper size from the drop-down list. 3. Scale to Fit: Automatically resizes the printed image to fit on the paper size selected in the Print Document On drop-down list. 4. % of Normal Size: Specify the percentage to which you want to reduce or enlarge the printed image. For example, enter 70 to reduce the printed image to 70 percent of its normal size. 5. Watermarks: See watermarks.

watermarks

Watermarks appear as background printing on documents.
applying an existing watermark to a document
Follow these steps to apply an existing watermark to a document: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Effects tab.
3. Select a watermark from the Watermarks drop-down list. If you do not want to use one of the listed watermarks, create a new watermark. 4. Do one of the following:
If you want the watermark to appear on the first page only, select First Page Only. If you want the watermark to appear on all printed pages, leave First Page Only unchecked.
5. Print the document according to the instructions for the paper type.
creating or changing a watermark
Follow these steps to create or change a watermark: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Effects tab. 3. Click the Edit button. The Watermark Details dialog box appears.
4. Do one of the following:
Click the New button, or Select an existing watermark to change.
5. Enter the watermark message, message angle, and font attributes. 6. After you have set the watermark details, click OK. For instructions on applying watermarks, click here.

basics tab

The Basics tab allows you to set the following options:
1. Print Task Quick Sets: See print task quick sets. 2. Orientation: Specify the page layout:
Portrait: The printed page is longer than it is wide. Landscape: The printed page is wider than it is long. Mirror Image: Reverses the printed image from left to right.
3. Page Order: Select one of the following:
Front to Back: First page will be on top when the document is finished printing. Back to Front: Last page will be on top when the document is finished printing.
4. Copies: Use to print multiple copies of a document.
Copy Count: Number of copies printed. Collate: Prints each copy of the document in its entirety when printing multiple copies.
5. Print Preview: Select to view the layout of a document before it prints. 6. Advanced Features: See advanced features.

plain paper

1. letter paper

2. legal paper

loading the 250-sheet plain paper tray accessory
For instructions on loading the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory, click here.
If the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory is not included with your printer, it may be purchased separately from an authorized HP dealer. The accessory is not available in all countries/regions.
1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following: tab Paper/ Quality setting Size is: Appropriate paper size Source is: Upper Tray Type is: Automatic or Plain Paper

1. Remove all paper from the In tray. 2. Slide the paper width guide all the way to the left, then pull out the paper length guide. 3. Fan the edges of the label sheets to separate them, then align the edges. 4. Place the label sheets in the In tray with the label side down. Push the sheets into the printer until they stop.
5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the edge of the sheets.
1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following: tab Paper/ Quality setting Size is: Letter or A4 Source is: Upper Tray Type is: Automatic or Plain Paper
index cards and other small media
Use only cards and small media that meet the printer's paper size specifications. For specifications, see the reference guide that came with the printer. For instructions on borderless printing, click here. In tray capacity: Up to 60 cards
2. Slide the paper width guide all the way to the left, then pull out the paper length guide. 3. Place the cards, with the printable side down and one of the short sides pointing towards the printer, in the right side of the In tray. 4. Push the cards into the printer until they stop. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the cards.

6. Replace the Out tray.

1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following: tab setting Source is: Upper Tray Size is: Appropriate paper size Type is: Appropriate paper type Print Quality: Normal or Best

Paper/ Quality

greeting cards
Unfold pre-folded cards, then place them in the In tray. For great results, use HP Greeting Card Paper. In tray capacity: Up to 20 greeting cards
1. Remove all paper from the In tray. 2. Slide the paper width guide all the way to the left, then pull out the paper length guide. 3. Fan the edges of the greeting cards to separate them, then align the edges. 4. Place the greeting cards in the In tray, with the side to be printed facing down. Push the cards into the printer until they stop.
5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.
If your software program includes a greeting card printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below.
1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following: tab Paper/ Quality setting Size is: Appropriate card size Source is: Upper Tray Type is: Appropriate card type

hagaki cards

1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following: tab setting Source is: Upper Tray Size is: An available hagaki or borderless hagaki card size Type is: An available hagaki paper type Print Quality: Normal or Best

photographs

For outstanding results, use HP brand photo paper. For high-quality results, use a high-resolution print setting, install a photo print cartridge in the printer, and set the HP digital photography options. For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. For instructions on borderless printing, click here. For information on preventing photo paper from curling, click here. For information on various photo printing technologies, click here. In tray capacity: Up to 20 sheets

HP Deskjet 5650 color inkjet printer

datasheet

Get all-around professional performance with the HP Deskjet 5650 color inkjet printer. With photo quality in up to 4800-optimized dpi* or optional 6-ink color** and fast print speedsup to 21 pages per minute in laser-quality black, up to 15 in color. And the new print quality-selector button offers control of quality and speed from the front of the printer. With a range of paper-handling options like the optional automatic two-sided printing accessory and the 250-sheet paper tray,*** you will save time and money. Photo printing is so flexibleprint any size photos with borders and up to 8.5 x 11-inch photos without borders.
Professional photo quality Upto 4800-optimized dpi* or optional 6-ink color** Automatically selects paper type for best print quality HP photo & imaging software makes it easy to add photos to brochures, flyers, documents and more HP color technologyHP photoret III color layering technology for quality color at fast speeds Enjoy photos that resist fading for generations in optional 6-ink color printing**** Fast performance Prints up to 21pages per minute in laser-quality black, up to 15 in color Save time and money with print cancel button and on-screen ink-level indicator Ink-back up printing completes job even if one cartridge runs out of ink Print a screen capture of an image on your monitor with a single keystroke Print performance optionson-screen menu offers five print modes for optimizing print quality and speeds New print quality-selector Set print speed and quality from button on the front of printer Paper handling options Add optional automatic two-sided printing accessoryor 250-sheet paper tray*** to save time and money Photos with or without borders Print photos with or without borders on standard size photo papers optional connectivity Link multiple computers to a single printer using optional accessories*****
* Up to 4800 x 1200-optimized dpi color and 1200-input dpi ** 6-ink photo printing available with separate purchase of photo cartridge; not included *** Optional HP automatic two-sided printing accessory and HP 250-sheet papertray are not included; sold separately **** Available with purchase of HP 58 photo cartridge and HP premium plus photo papers sold separately ***** Optional HP Jetdirect wired and wireless print accessories are not included; please purchase separately
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Drop-on-demand thermal inkjet printing Black: up to 1200 dpi rendered black text Color: up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color printing and 1200 input dpi Print Resolution Technology: HP photoret III (HP photoret IV with optional photo cartridge) Black Text Fast Draft: up to 21 ppm, Fast Normal: up to 11 ppm, Normal: up to 7.7 ppm, Best: up to 0.9 ppm, Maximum dpi: up to 0.2 ppm Color Mixed Text & Graphics Fast Draft: up to 15 ppm, Fast Normal: up to 7.3 ppm, Normal: up to 5 ppm, up to 0.9 ppm, Maximum dpi: up to 0.2 ppm Color Photo, 4 x 6 inch with border Fast Draft: as fast as 36 sec, Fast Normal: as fast as 72 seconds, Normal: as fast as 72 seconds, Best: as fast as 97 seconds, Maximum dpi: as fast as 179 seconds Color Photo, 4 x 6 inch borderless Fast Draft: as fast as 41 sec, Fast Normal: as fast as 83 seconds, Normal: as fast as 83 seconds, Best: as fast as 111 seconds, Maximum dpi: as fast as 206 seconds Dependent upon type and print mode. Exact print speed will vary depending on the system configuration, software program, and document complexity. +/-0.002 in. +/-0.006 in,+/-0.009 in.,+/-0.010 in. transparency IEEE-1284-Centronics parallel compatible, Universal Serial Bus (USB) 1 parallel, 1 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 802.11b Ethernet (with optional wireless HP Jetdirect print accessories) HP PCL level 3 enhanced 8 MB Auto paper-type sensor, 150-sheet input tray, optional 250-sheet input tray (not included, purchase separately) input capacity: up to 150 U.S. letter or legal paper, up to 20 transparencies, up to 60 cards, up to 20 envelopes, up to 20 labels, up to 20 banners output capacity: 50 sheets (maximum) U.S. letter or legal paper, up to 20 transparencies, up to 60 cards, up to10 envelopes, upto20 banners Paper (plain, inkjet, photo, and banner), envelopes, transparencies, labels, cards, HP premium media, iron-on transfers, borderless media Sizes: U.S. letter (8.5 x 11), legal (8.5 x 14), U.S. executive (7.25 x 10.5), cards: 3 x 5 in, 4 x 6 in, 5 x 8 in weights: U.S. letter 16 to 24 lb, U.S. legal 20 to 24 lb, banner 16 to 24 lb, envelopes 20 to 24 lb, cards up to 110 lb (maximum) index, photo paper up to 130 lb (Maximum Monthly Volume) 5000 pages per month 8 built-in fonts, 4 each in portrait and landscape orientations; CG Times, CG Times Italic, Univers, Univers Italic, Courier, Courier Italic, Letter Gothic, Letter Gothic Italic Power source (input voltage): 100-240 VAC (+/-10%), 50/60Hz (+/-3%) 22 watts maximum (average printing) Microsoft Windows (XP, 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 Professional, NT4.0) Mac OS 8.6, 9.X, OS Xv 10.1 and higher; MS-DOS applications support is limited and should only be referenced in the reference/users guide. With optional Enhanced Ethernet Adapter: Microsoft Windows 98,2000, XP (TCP/IP,IPX/SPX); Windows NT4.0 and later (TCP/IP,IPXSPX,DLC/LLC); Macintosh OS 8, 9, X and later (Ethertalk), Novell Netware v3.11, 3.12.4x, 5.0 (IPX/SPX); NDS (IPX/SPX); NDPS (TCP/IP,IPX/SPX); Line Printer Daemon(LPD)andport9100; With optional Ethernet Adapter: Microsoft Windows98, 2000, Me, XP (32-bit) (TCP/IP,IPX/SPX); Macintosh OS 8 ,9 and later (Ethertalk) For Microsoft Windows and Macintosh: CD-ROM drive or internet access, 40 MB of hard disk space to install printer, 175 MB of hard disk space for HP photo & imaging software For Microsoft Windows: XP on Intel Pentium 233 MHz; 128 MB RAM; Windows NT 4.0 and 2000 Professional on Pentium 133 MHz, 64 MB RAM; Window 98 and Me on Intel Pentium 150MHz, 32MB RAM For Macintosh: G3 processor or greater; Mac OS 8.6-9.x: 64 MB RAM; OS Xv 10.1 or greater: 128 MB RAM. Does not support Windows 3.1 or 95. (W x D x H)/Weight 17.7 x 14.6 x 5.7 in (448.8 x 370.5 x 145mm)/11.7 lb (5.3kg) Recommended operating room: 59 to 95F (15 to 35C), storage temperature: -40 to 158F (40to70C) recommended humidity range: 20 to 80% RH Sound Power: Best: 5.3 B(A), Normal: 6 B(A), Fast Normal: 6.1 B(A), FastDraft: 6.5 B(A) Sound Pressure: Best: 39.6 dB(A), Normal: 47 dB(A), Fast Normal: 48 dB(A), Fast Draft: 53 dB(A) One-year limited hardware warranty backed by HP Customer Care, service and support; one-year phone support

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HP Deskjet 5650 color inkjet printer C6490E HP deskjet 5650 whats in the box? HP Deskjet 5650 color inkjet printer; HP 56 black inkjet print cartridge (19ml); HP 57 tri-color inkjet print cartridge (17ml); power supply and powercord; printer software on CD-ROM (for Microsoft Windows and Macintosh operating systems), reference guide; set up poster; media pack Replacement Ink Cartridges Uses one Black and one Tri-color Cartridge or one Tri-color and one Photo Cartridge C6656A HP 56 Black Inkjet Print Cartridge (19ml) C6657A HP 57 Tri-color Inkjet Print Cartridge (17ml) C6658A HP 58 photo Inkjet Print Cartridge (17ml) HP business communication paper & film HP Bright White Inkjet Paper C5976B 250 sheets C1824A 500 sheets HP Inkjet Everday Paper 51634Y 200 sheets HP Brochure and Flyer Paper, glossy C6817A 50 sheets HP Brochure and Flyer Paper, matte C6955A 50 sheets HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film C3828A 20 sheets C3834A 50 sheets HP Tri-fold Brochure Paper, glossy C7020A 100 sheets HP creative papers HP Greeting Card Paper, White, Quarter-Fold C1812A 20 sheets/envelopes HP Matte Greeting Card, White, Half-fold C7018A 20 sheets/envelopes HP Textured Greeting Card Paper, White, Half-fold C7019A 20 sheets/envelopes HP creative papers HP Textured Greeting Card Paper, Ivory, Half-fold C6828A 20 sheets/envelopes HP Linen Greeting Card Paper, White, Half-fold C1788A 20 sheets/envelopes HP Photo Greeting Card C6044A 10 sheets/envelopes HP Iron-on T-shirt transfers C6049A 10 sheets HP Photo Papers HP Photo Paper C1846A Letter size, 20 sheets C6982A Letter size, 60 sheets C7890A 4 x 6 in. 20 sheets C7893A 4 x 6 in. 20 sheets HP Photo-Quality Inkjet Paper, two-sided semi-gloss C6983 A letter size, 25 sheets HP Photo-Quality Inkjet Paper, two-sided matte C7007A Letter size, 100 sheets HP photo papers HP Premium Photo Paper C6039A Letter size, 15 sheets C6979A Letter size, 50 sheets HP Premium Plus Photopaper, glossy C6831A Letter size, 20sheets HP Premium Plus Photo Paper, 4 x 6 in, glossy C6944A 4 x 6 in. 20 sheets C7024A 4 x 6 in. 60 sheets HP Premium Plus Photo Paper C6950A Letter size, 20sheets Accessories C8955A HP two-sided printing accessory Q3447A HP 250-sheet paper tray C6518A USB cable J6035A HP Jetdirect 175x external USB Ethernet print server J3258A HP Jetdirect 170x external parallel Ethernet print server Accessories J6062A J6038A J6061A J3263A J3265A C2950A C2951A HP Wireless Print Server wp110 (802.11b) HP 310x External USB Full-featured Ethernet Print Server HP Jetdirect 380x External USB Wireless 802.11b Print Server HP Jetdirect 300x External Parallel Ethernet Print Server HP Jetdirect 500x External Parallel Print Server HP Parallel Cable (2m) HP Parallel Cable (3m)

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