quick help

hp deskjet 948c/940c/920c series

table of contents

learning about your printer. 1
introducing your hp deskjet printer finding information. notices and acknowledgments. terms and conventions. learning about printer features. using paper trays. using the taskagent. 2. 3. 4. 5. 14
printing on paper and other media. 17
printing with your hp deskjet printer. plain paper. envelopes. transparencies. labels. business cards, index cards, and other small media photographs. greeting cards. posters. banners. iron-on transfers. manual two-sided printing. custom paper sizes. 53

product maintenance. 55

print cartridge status light. replacing print cartridges. aligning print cartridges. automatically cleaning print cartridges. manually cleaning print cartridges. cleaning the printer. refilling print cartridges. maintaining print cartridges. print cartridge part numbers. the hp deskjet toolbox. 70 71

solve a problem. 73

printer lights are flashing printer is not printing. printer is too slow. problems with printouts. 81 84
product specifications. 89
product specifications for hp deskjet 948c series printers product specifications for hp deskjet 940c series printers product specifications for hp deskjet 920c series printers minimum printing margins. system requirements. 90. 105 107

index. 109

learning about your printer
introducing your hp deskjet printer finding information notices and acknowledgments terms and conventions learning about printer features using paper trays using the taskagent
introducing your hp deskjet printer
Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: Excellent photo quality through HPs PhotoREt III, ColorSmart III printing technology High resolution printing with 2400 x 1200 dpi color photo mode and 600 x 600 dpi black text mode Print speeds up to 12 pages per minute for black text and up to 10 pages per minute for text and color graphics (Print speeds vary with printer models) HP Deskjet printers are designed to help you get the best results for your printing needs. Read about these and other features in the following sections.

finding information

quick help offers instructions for using your HP deskjet printer. More help is available in other documents included with the printer. The following list explains where you can find specific types of information. The quick start setup poster explains how to set up your printer and install printer software.
The quick reference guide provides warranty information and explains how to troubleshoot installation problems. This quick help guide tells you about printer features, maintenance, and specifications and explains how to print documents and solve problems that may occur as you print. The hp deskjet release notes explain hardware and software compatibility with your printer. Read the Release Notes by clicking Start > Programs > hp deskjet series > release notes.
Whats This? help explains onscreen options in the printer software. Open Whats This? help by putting the cursor on an option and clicking the right mouse button. Click Whats This? to view more information about the selected option.
notices and acknowledgments
hewlett-packard company notices
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.

acknowledgments

Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows 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 2001 Hewlett-Packard Company

terms and conventions

The following terms and word conventions are used in quick help.
HP Deskjet printers may be referred to as HP Deskjet or HP printers.

symbols

The > symbol guides you through a series of software steps. For example: Click Start > Programs > hp deskjet series > hp deskjet series Toolbox to open the HP Deskjet Toolbox.

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 yourself or to others. For example:
Warning! Keep print cartridges out of the reach of children.
A Note icon indicates that additional information is provided. For example:
For best results use HP products.
A Mouse icon indicates that additional information is available through the Whats This? help feature.
To find more information about options on each tab screen, point to an option and click the right mouse button to display the Whats This? dialog box. Click Whats This? to view more information about the selected option.
learning about printer features

buttons and lights

The HP Deskjet printer buttons let you turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, or resume printing. The lights give you visual cues about the state of the printer.
1. Cancel button 2. Print Cartridge Status light and symbol 3. Resume light and button 4. Power button and light
cancel button Pressing this button cancels the current print job.
print cartridge status symbol and light The light above the Print Cartridge Status symbol flashes when a print cartridge is low on ink or incorrectly installed. See also: print cartridge status light resume button and light The light above the Resume button flashes when an action is required such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. When the problem is fixed, press the Resume button to continue printing. power button and light The Power button turns the printer on and off. It takes approximately five seconds for the printer to turn on after you press the Power button. The green light above the Power button flashes when printing is in progress.

fold-up tray

Your printer may have a Fold-Up tray that contains the In and Out trays. The Fold-Up tray must always be lowered to print or to access the print cartridges.
1. Fold-Up tray up 2. Fold-Up tray down

using the taskagent

The TaskAgent allows you to determine the status of the print cartridges and to change settings such as default print quality. It is located on the Windows taskbar.

1. TaskAgent

changing print quality
You can quickly change the resolution of printed output using the TaskAgent.
1. Click the TaskAgent icon on the Windows taskbar.
The Default Print Settings dialog box appears. It allows you to change the default print quality and to turn on automatic two-sided printing if you have purchased the optional HP Two-Sided Printing Accessory. (This accessory is not available for all printer models.)
2. Select from the following options:
Print Quality: Draft, Normal, or Best Automatic Two-Sided Printing: If appropriate
3. Click outside the Default Print Settings box.
A dialog box appears stating that the new setting will be used every time you print. (If you dont want to see this dialog box again, select Dont show me this message again.)
4. Click OK to change the default print setting.
opening the printer properties dialog box
You can also use the TaskAgent to access the printer properties dialog box. In this box, you can select properties such as paper size and type, page orientation, and color brightness. Double-clicking the TaskAgent opens the printer properties box.
using the taskagent shortcut menu
Right-clicking the TaskAgent opens a menu of shortcuts that includes the names of all installed HP Deskjet printers. You can perform the following actions from this menu: Change the printer by selecting the printer name. A check mark appears next to the HP Deskjet printer selected. Select Change Default Print Settings to open the printer properties box. Select Open Toolbox to open the HP Deskjet Toolbox. Select Exit to turn off the TaskAgent. Turn the TaskAgent back on by clicking Start > Programs > hp deskjet series > TaskAgent. The TaskAgent appears automatically whenever you restart your computer. See also: the hp deskjet toolbox
displaying print cartridge warning messages
The color and appearance of the TaskAgent change when there are warning messages. Warning messages appear when a print cartridge is low on ink or has been installed incorrectly. When the icon is blinking and outlined in yellow, unread warning messages have been issued. When the icon is outlined in yellow but no longer blinking, previously read warning messages are pending. When the icon is no longer outlined in yellow, warning issues are resolved. To view warning messages:

1. Click the TaskAgent icon to open the Default Print Settings dialog box. 2. Click the Warning Information button.
The HP Deskjet Toolbox is displayed.
3. Select the Warning Information tab to view print cartridge warning

messages.

4. Click Close in the top right corner of the Toolbox to exit. The Warning Information button and Warning Information tab only appear when there are warning messages.
See also: the hp deskjet toolbox checking print cartridge status replacing print cartridges
printing on paper and other media
printing with your hp deskjet printer plain paper envelopes transparencies labels business cards, index cards, and other small media photographs greeting cards posters banners iron-on transfers manual two-sided printing custom paper sizes
printing with your hp deskjet printer
The printer is controlled by software installed on the computer. The printer software, also called a printer driver, provides a dialog box to communicate with the printer. In the printer properties box you can select options such as paper size and type, page orientation, and color settings. Open the printer properties box in one of the following ways: From the TaskAgent by double-clicking the TaskAgent icon on the Windows taskbar. From the File menu in the software program you are using. Follow one of these paths to open the printer properties box, depending on your software program: - Click File > Print, then select Properties or - Click File > Print Setup, then select Properties or - Click File > Print > Setup, then select Properties.
changing printer properties settings
The printer properties box contains Setup, Features, and Advanced tab options. Use the Setup tab to choose print quality, paper type, paper size, and banner printing. You can also scale the size of the printed document so that it fits on the paper in your printer. Use the Features tab to select page orientation, number of copies, multiple pages per sheet, and poster printing. You can also choose to preview the printed document, print in reverse order (last page first), and set two-sided printing from this tab. Use the Advanced tab to make color and contrast adjustments, and to choose options for ink volume, ink drying time, and print speed (Low Memory Mode).

legal paper

1. Raise the Out tray and pull out the In tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides. 3. Insert a stack of legal-sized paper into the In tray as far as it will go. 4. The paper will extend over the edge of the tray.

printing on legal paper

Print Quality: Draft, Normal, or Best Paper Type: Plain Paper Paper Size: Legal
Orientation: Appropriate orientation Two-Sided Printing: Unchecked Copies: Number of copies
adjustments to ink volume, color, or print speed (Low Memory Mode). printing guidelines Leave the In tray pulled out when you print on legal paper. The paper will extend over the edge of the tray.
For best results use hp products.

envelopes

Print a single envelope using the envelope slot, or print multiple envelopes using the In tray. printing a single envelope printing multiple envelopes
printing a single envelope
1. Place the envelopewith the flap side on the left and facing upinto the

single envelope slot.

2. Push the envelope forward until it stops.

printing the envelope

If your software program includes an envelope-printing feature, do not follow these instructions. Follow the instructions provided by the software program. 1. Open the file you want to print.
2. Follow one of these paths to select your print options, depending on the
software program you are using: Click File > Print, then select Properties or Click File > Print Setup, then select Properties or Click File > Print > Setup, then select Properties. The printer properties box appears with Setup, Features, and Advanced tab options.
3. Select the Setup tab, then choose the following:
Print Quality: Normal Paper Type: Plain Paper Paper Size: Appropriate envelope size
4. Select the Features tab, then choose the following:
Orientation: Appropriate envelope orientation Two-Sided Printing: Unchecked Copies: 1
5. Select the Advanced tab if you wish to print in grayscale or make optional
6. Click OK to return to the Print or Print Setup screen. 7.

Click OK to print.

printing guidelines Verify that the Out tray is in the down position. Avoid using envelopes that have clasps or windows. Avoid using envelopes that are shiny or embossed, envelopes with thick, irregular, or curled edges, or envelopes that are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged.
printing multiple envelopes
1. Pull out the In tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides and remove all paper from the tray. 3. Place no more than 15 envelopeswith the flap side on the left and

facing upin the tray.

4. Push the envelopes forward until they stop. 5. Slide the paper guides snugly against the edges of the envelopes, then

printing labels

Print Quality: Normal Paper Type: Plain Paper Paper Size: Letter or A4
Orientation: Appropriate orientation Two-Sided Printing: Unchecked Copies: Up to 20
Use only paper labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers. Never place more than 20 sheets of labels in the In tray at one time. Use only full sheets of labels. Make sure the sheets are not sticky, wrinkled, or pulling away from the protective backing. Do not use plastic or clear labels. The ink will not dry when used with these labels.
business cards, index cards, and other small media
1. Pull out the In tray. 1. Raise the Out tray to the up position. 2. Slide out both paper guides and remove all paper from the tray. 3. Align the edges of the cards or other small media. 4. Place up to 30 cards in the tray if the printer has a Fold-Up tray. Place up
to 45 cards in the tray if the printer does not have a Fold-Up tray.
5. Push the cards forward until they stop.
6. Slide the paper length guides snugly against the edges of the cards. 7.

Push in the In tray.

8. Lower the Out tray.
printing business cards, index cards, and other small media
Print Quality: Normal or Best Paper Type: Appropriate paper type Paper Size: Appropriate size. View Custom Paper Sizes if the card size is not listed.
Orientation: Appropriate orientation Two-Sided Printing: Unchecked Copies: Up to 30 if the printer has a Fold-Up tray; up to 45 if the printer does not have a Fold-Up tray
If an out of paper message appears, verify that the index cards or other small media are positioned properly in the In tray. If the index cards or other small media are smaller than 100 x 148 mm (4 x 5.6 in), do not use the In tray. Use the printers single envelope slot to load the media one card at a time.

photographs

1. Pull out the In tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides and remove all paper from the tray. 3. Fan the edges of the photo paper to separate them, then align the photo

paper edges.

4. Place up to 20 sheets of photo paperprintable side downin the tray. 5. Slide the paper guides snugly against the edges of the photo paper and

push in the tray.

printing photographs
Print Quality: Best Paper Type: The appropriate photo paper type Photo Paper Printing: - PhotoREt for best print speed and quality or - 2400 x 1200 dpi for source images greater than 600 dpi (requires 400 MB or more hard disk space and takes longer to print) Paper Size: Appropriate paper size
5. Select the Advanced tab if you wish to make optional adjustments to
color, ink volume, or ink drying time.
Photos must be in an electronic format before they can be printed. You can use digital or scanned photos, or have your local camera shop provide electronic files of the photos you want to print. Use the PhotoREt setting for most photo paper printing. If you have a parallel cable connection, you may be able to increase photo printing speed by enabling Hardware ECP (Extended Capabilities Port).

For best results use hp photo papers.

greeting cards

1. Pull out the In tray. 2. Raise the Out tray to the up position. 3. Slide out both paper guides and remove all paper from the tray. 4. Fan the edges of the greeting cards to separate them. 5. Align the edges of the cards, then place no more than 5 cards in the tray. 6. Push the cards forward until they stop. 7.
Slide the paper guides snugly against the edges of the cards.
8. Push in the In tray, then lower the Out tray.

printing greeting cards

Print Quality: Normal or Best Paper Type: Appropriate greeting card type Paper Size: Appropriate card size. View Custom Paper Sizes if the size of the cards is not listed.
Orientation: Appropriate orientation Two-Sided Printing: If appropriate Copies: Up to 5
volume, color, or ink drying time.
Unfold pre-folded cards, then place them in the In tray. If an out of paper message appears, verify that the cards are positioned properly in the In tray. If the cards are smaller than 100 x 148 mm (4 x 5.6 inches), do not use the In tray. Use the printers single envelope slot to load one card at a time.

posters

1. Pull out the In tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides and remove all paper from the tray. 3. Fan the edges of the poster sheets to separate them, then align the
4. Place the sheets in the tray. 5. Slide the paper guides snugly against the sheets and push in the tray.

printing posters

Paper Type: Plain Paper Print Quality: Normal Paper Size: Appropriate size
Orientation: Appropriate orientation Poster Printing: Select this option then select 2x2, 3x3, or 4x4 Two-Sided Printing: Unchecked Copies: Number of copies
color, ink volume, or print speed (Low Memory Mode).
Trim the edges on the sheets and tape the sheets together after printing.

banners

1. Pull out the In tray. 2. Slide out both paper guides and remove all paper from the tray. 3. Raise the Out tray. 4. Select up to 20 sheets of banner paper. Remove and discard any

perforated strips.

5. Place the banner paper in the In tray with the unattached edge of the
paper facing the printer.
6. Slide the paper guides snugly against the banner paper. 7.
Push in the In tray. Leave the Out tray up.

printing banners

Banner Printing: Select this box Paper Type: hp banner paper Print Quality: Normal Paper Size: Banner [A4 (210 x 297 mm)] or Banner [Letter (8.5 x 11 in)]

5. Select the number of copies to print. 6. Select the Advanced tab if you wish to print in grayscale or make optional
adjustments to ink volume, color, drying time, or print speed (Low Memory Mode).
Click Apply then OK to return to the Print or Print Setup screen. Follow the instructions displayed on your screen when prompted to reload the paper.

8. Click OK to print.

Click Continue when the paper is properly reloaded.

Book binding

Tablet binding
The printer automatically prints odd-numbered pages first. Once the odd-numbered pages are printed, a message appears prompting you to reload the paper so that the even-numbered pages can be printed. If you have purchased the HP Two-Sided Printing Accessory, you can print both sides of the paper automatically. Follow the directions included with that product. (The HP Two-Sided Printing Accessory cannot be used with all printers.)

custom paper sizes

1. Raise the Out tray to the up position. 2. Put the paper or other media you want to print into the In tray, with the

printable side down.

3. Push the paper forward until it stops.
4. Slide the paper guides snugly against the edges of the media and push

in the In tray.

5. Lower the Out tray.
defining a custom paper size
3. Select the Setup tab, then select User Defined Paper Size in the Paper Size
option. The User Defined Paper Size dialog box appears.
4. Select the width and length settings for your custom paper size.
Paper width must be between 77 and 215 mm (3 x 8.5 in). Paper length must be between 127 and 356 mm (5 x 14 in).
5. Click OK to return to the Setup screen. 6. Click Apply, then click OK to accept the new settings. 7.
If the paper you are using is smaller than 100 x 148 mm (4 x 5.6 in), do not use the In tray. Use the printers single envelope slot to load the paper or other media one sheet at a time. Custom paper sizes cannot be used when you select poster or banner printing. See also: printing posters printing banners

product maintenance

print cartridge status light replacing print cartridges aligning print cartridges automatically cleaning print cartridges manually cleaning print cartridges cleaning the printer refilling print cartridges maintaining print cartridges print cartridge part numbers the hp deskjet toolbox
print cartridge status light
understanding the print cartridge status light
The Print Cartridge Status light flashes when one or both of the print cartridges are low on ink, improperly installed, or malfunctioning. This light also flashes if the wrong print cartridge type is used.

4. Raise the cradle latch. 5. Lift the print cartridge out of the print cartridge cradle and discard it.
1. Out tray (in down position) 2. press Power button 3. open top cover 4. raise cradle latch 5. lift out cartridge
6. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully
remove the protective vinyl tape.
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. Do not remove the copper strips. They are required electrical contacts.
1. black cartridge 2. color cartridge 3. ink nozzles 4. copper contactsdo not touch or remove the copper contacts 5. protective vinyl taperemove only the protective vinyl tape
Insert the print cartridge firmly into the cradle. Secure the cradle latch. You hear a click when the latch is fully secured.

8. Close the top cover.

If the Print Cartridge Status light continues to blink after installing a new print cartridge, check the part number on the cartridge to verify that the correct cartridge is installed.
Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality.
See also: aligning print cartridges print cartridge part numbers
aligning print cartridges
After a print cartridge is replaced, align the print cartridges to ensure the best possible print quality. Alignment is performed from the HP Deskjet Toolbox.
1. Open the HP Deskjet Toolbox using one of the following methods:
Click Start > Programs > hp deskjet series > hp deskjet series Toolbox or Right-click the TaskAgent and select Open Toolbox.
2. Click Align the Print Cartridges and follow the onscreen directions.
Two pages print during the alignment process. You will be asked to examine printed patterns on each page to ensure that the alignment is successful. See also: replacing print cartridges
automatically cleaning print cartridges
If your printed pages are missing lines or dots, or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges need to be cleaned. Print cartridges are cleaned automatically using the following procedure:
1. Open the HP Deskjet Toolbox. 2. Select the Printer Services tab. 3. Select Clean the Print Cartridges and follow the on-screen directions. If you have questions about the cleaning feature, point to the Clean the Print Cartridge option and click the right mouse button to display the Whats This? dialog box. Click Whats This? for more information.
If your printouts are still missing lines or dots after cleaning, a print cartridge may be low on ink. If so, one or both print cartridges may need to be replaced. If ink streaks still appear on your printouts after cleaning, the print cartridges and print cartridge cradle may need to be cleaned manually.

Caution! Do not unplug the printer until printing is complete and the printer is turned off. Once printing is complete, the print cartridge cradle automatically returns to its home position on the right side of the printer. Print cartridges dry out if not stored in the home position.
print cartridge part numbers
When replacing print cartridges in your HP Deskjet printer, buy print cartridges with the following part numbers: Black: HP 6615A Series or HP No. 15 Tri-Color: HP C6578 Series or HP No. 78

the hp deskjet toolbox

The HP Deskjet Toolbox contains a number of useful tools that let you print a test page, and clean, align, and check the estimated ink level in print cartridges. If you have purchased the optional HP Two-Sided Printing Accessory (not available for all printers), you can enable it from the Toolbox. Use one of these methods to open the HP Deskjet Toolbox: Click Start > Programs > hp deskjet series > hp deskjet series Toolbox or Right-click the TaskAgent and select Open Toolbox.
To find out more about HP Deskjet Toolbox utilities, open the Toolbox, point to an option, and click the right mouse button to display the Whats This? dialog box. Click Whats This? for information about the tool selected.

solve a problem

printer lights are flashing printer is not printing printer is too slow problems with printouts
printer lights are flashing
what the flashing lights indicate if the print cartridge status light is flashing if the resume light is flashing if the power light is flashing if all lights are flashing
what the flashing lights indicate
Flashing lights indicate the printer status.
1. Print Cartridge Status light and symbol 2. Resume light and button 3. Power light and button
if the print cartridge status light is flashing
the top cover is open Close the top cover. there may be a problem with a print cartridge Verify that the correct print cartridges are installed. Check if a print cartridge is low on ink or improperly installed. See also: print cartridge part numbers checking the print cartridge status
if the resume light is flashing
the printer may be out of paper

2. Slide the paper forward until it stops. 3. Slide the paper guides snugly against the paper and push in the In tray. 4. Follow one of these paths to open the printer properties box, depending
5. Verify the following options in the Setup tab:
Print Quality: Best Paper Type: Appropriate photo paper Photo Paper Printing: PhotoREt. Using 2400 x 1200 dpi requires 400 MB or more hard disk space and takes longer to print.
6. Verify the following options in the Features tab:
Two-Sided Printing: Unchecked Copies: No more than 20
Make any necessary adjustments to color, ink volume, or ink drying time using the options in the Advanced tab. Click OK to reprint the photo. If your photos print very slowly, you may be able to increase photo printing speed by enabling Hardware ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) in the HP Deskjet Toolbox. This solution only applies to printers with a parallel cable connection.
8. Click Apply > OK to return to the Print or Print Setup screen. 9.
banners are not printing correctly
1. Verify that the Out tray is in the up position.
The Out tray must remain up while you print the banner.
2. Put the banner paper in the In tray so that the unattached edge is at the

top of the stack.

3. Insert the first edge of the banner paper into the In tray until it stops.
Confirm that the In tray is pushed in.
4. Follow one of these paths to open the printer properties box, depending

5. Select the Setup tab:

Confirm that Banner Printing is checked. Verify that either Banner (Letter 8.5 x 11 in) or Banner (Ax 297 mm) is selected as the paper size.
6. Click Apply > OK to return to the Print or Print Setup screen. 7.
Click OK to print the banner. the ends of the sheets when printing. The Release Notes describe banner printing problems using specific software programs. Click Start > Programs > hp deskjet series > Release Notes to view this information.
8. Verify that the printer software is operating correctly if gaps appear on

product specifications

product specifications for hp deskjet 948c series printers product specifications for hp deskjet 940c series printers product specifications for hp deskjet 920c series printers minimum printing margins system requirements

Banner: U.S. Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in) Ax 297 mm Envelopes: U.S. No. x 241 mm (4.12 x 9.5 in) Invitation Ax 146 mm (4.37 x 5.75 in) DL 220 x 110 mm Cx 162 mm Index/Greeting Cards: 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 in) 102 x 152 mm (4 x 6 in) 127 x 203 mm (5 x 8 in) A6 Card: 105 x 148.5 mm Hagaki: 100 x 148 mm Labels: U.S. Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in) Ax 297 mm Transparencies: U.S. Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in) Ax 297 mm Photo (with tear-off tab): 102 x 152 mm (4 x 6 in) print cartridges Black: HP 6615A Series or HP No. 15 Tri-Color: HP C6578 Series or HP No. 78
product specifications for hp deskjet 940c series printers
hp deskjet 940cxi model no. C6431A hp deskjet 940cse model no. C6431B hp deskjet 940cvr model no. C6431E
black text print speed Draft: 12 pages per minute mixed text with color graphics print speed Draft: 10 pages per minute black truetype text resolution (depending on paper type) Draft: 300 x 300 dpi Normal: 600 x 600 dpi Best: 600 x 600 dpi color resolution (depending on paper type) Draft: 300 x 300 dpi + PhotoREt Normal: 600 x 600 dpi + PhotoREt Best: 600 x 600 dpi + PhotoREt photo paper printing resolution PhotoREt 2400 x 1200 dpi print technology Drop-on-demand thermal inkjet printing software compatibility MS Windows compatible (95, 98, Me, 2000, and NT 4.0) MS-DOS software programs
duty cycle 2,000 pages per month memory 2 MB built-in RAM buttons/Lights Cancel Button Print Cartridge Status Light Resume Button and Light Power Button and Light i/o interface Centronics Parallel, IEEE 1284Compliant with 1284-B receptacle Universal Serial Bus 1.1 compatible dimensions 440 mm wide x 196 mm high x 370 mm deep 17.32 in wide x 7.72 in high x 14.56 in deep weight 5.9 kg (15 lb) without print cartridges operating environment Maximum operating conditions: Temperature: 41 to 104 degrees F, 5 to 40 degrees C Humidity: 15 to 80 percent RH non-condensing Recommended operating conditions for best print quality: Temperature: 59 to 95 degrees F or 15 to 35 degrees C Humidity: 20 to 80 percent RH non-condensing Storage conditions: Temperature: -40 to 140 degrees F, -40 to 60 degrees C

media handling In tray capacity: Plain paper sheets: Up to 100 Banners: Up to 20 sheets Envelopes: Up to 15 Greeting cards: Up to 5 cards Labels: Up to 20 sheets of labels (use only U.S. Letteror A4-sized sheets) Photo paper: Up to 20 sheets Index cards: Up to 30 cards Transparencies: Up to 25 Out tray capacity: Draft: Up to 35 sheets Normal: Up to 50 sheets Best: Up to 50 sheets media size Paper: U.S. Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in) Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in) Executive 184 x 279 mm (7.25 x 10.5 in) Ax 297 mm Ax 210 mm B5-JIS 182 x 257 mm User Defined: Width 77 to 216 mm (3.0 to 8.5 in) Length 127 to 356 mm (5.0 to 14 in) Banner: U.S. Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in) Ax 297 mm

minimum printing margins

The printer cannot print outside a designated area of the page. Minimum print margins for common media types are shown below. A4 paper: Left and Right Margins: 3.4 mm (0.134 in) Top Margin: 1.8 mm (0.07 in) Bottom Margin: 11.7 mm (0.46 in) letter, legal, and executive paper Left and Right Margins: 6.4 mm (0.25 in) Top Margin: 1.8 mm (0.07 in) Bottom Margin: 11.7 mm (0.46 in) A5, B5, and user defined paper Left and Right Margins: 3.2 mm (0.125 in) Top Margin: 1.8 mm (.07 in) Bottom Margin: 11.7 mm (0.46 in) cards (3 x 5 in, 4 x 6, 5 x 8, and A6) Left and Right Margins: 3.2 mm (0.125 in) Top Margin: 1.8 mm (0.07 in) Bottom Margin: 11.7 mm (0.46 in) Hagaki postcards Left and Right Margins: 3.2 mm (0.125 in) Top Margin: 1.8 mm (0.07 in) Bottom Margin: 11.7 mm (0.46 in) envelopes Left and Right Margins: 3.2 mm (0.125 in) Top Margin: 1.8 mm (0.07 in) Bottom Margin: 11.7 mm (0.46 in)
banners - A4 (210 x 297 mm [8.27 x 11.7 in]) Left and Right Margins: 3.4 mm (0.134 in) Top Margin: 0.0 mm (0.00 in) Bottom Margin: 0.0 mm (0.00 in) banners - letter (216 x 279 mm [8.5 x 11 in]) Left and Right Margins: 6.4 mm (0.25 in) Top Margin: 0.0 mm (0.00 in) Bottom Margin: 0.0 mm (0.00 in) photo with tear-off tab Left and Right Margins: 3.2 mm (0.125 in) Top Margin: 3.2 mm (0.125 in) Bottom Margin: 3.2 mm (0.125 in)

system requirements

Your computer should meet the following requirements: Windows Microsoft Windows 2000 Minimum Processor Speed: Pentium 133 MHz Required RAM: 64 MB Required Free Hard Disk Space: 40 MB* Microsoft Windows 95, 98, Me, or NT 4.0 Minimum Processor Speed: Pentium 66 MHz Required RAM: 32 MB Required Free Hard Disk Space: 40 MB* MS-DOS version 3.3 or greater Minimum Processor Speed: 486 Processor Required RAM: 4 MB Required Free Hard Disk Space: 5 MB* * If you are printing photographs, you must have at least 100 MB free hard disk space. If you are printing at 2400 x 1200 dpi, you must have at least 400 MB free hard disk space.