User manual HP DESKJET 697C

[. . . ] Congratulations on the purchase of your HP DeskJet printer! Here's what comes in the box. If anything's missing, talk to your HP dealer or call HP customer support. See page 50 in the user's guide for the phone number nearest you. Printer Power module Booklets about your printer Black print cartridge Printer software (CD and/or disks) Tri-Color print cartridge A photo cartridge and/or storage container might be included with the printer, depending upon the model purchased. Photo cartridge Storage container You need to buy a printer cable, such as the HP IEEE-1284-compliant Parallel Interface Cable (bidirectional). Your printer works with any computer system that meets the minimum requirements, as listed on page 59 in the user's guide. If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive and disks were not included with your printer, see page 49 of the user's guide for information on getting printer software. 1 1 Now would be a good time to take a second and make note of the serial number on the bottom of your printer. [. . . ] Cut out special shapes with wacky scissors available at most craft or art supply stores. 38 Cards Use your printer to print on index cards or postcards--or any card size included in the Paper Size list on the Setup tab shown below. (You can print on other sized cards, too. The tip at the bottom of this page tells you how. ) See page 41 In the HP print settings dialog box, click the Setup tab, and then select a card as the Paper Size. (See page 41 for how to get to the HP print settings dialog box. ) Select a card type. Click Ok. Remove the upper (OUT) tray and raise the card guide. Raise the card guide. Remove the upper (OUT) tray. Paper Pointer Printing nonstandard cards If the dimensions of your card aren't the same as those shown in step 1 above, print it as for a nonstandard paper size (see page 12). Card stock You can choose from literally hundreds of cards with preprinted designs for every occasion--you just add your own personal message. You'll also find letter-sized sheets of perforated business cards. Some of the cards have pre-printed designs for added style. 39 Put a stack of up to 30 cards in the lower (IN) tray. Make sure the right edge of the card stack rests against the raised card guide. Lower the handle on the paper-length adjuster so that it doesn't interfere when replacing the upper (OUT) tray. Short edge forward Press the lower-inside portion of the handle to release it. Slide the paper adjusters so that they fit snugly against the cards. Paper Pointer Making folded cards HP makes Greeting Card Paper with 20 blank white sheets and matching envelopes. Create your own design and message in a program that can make folded cards. Print following the directions for printing on standard paper sizes on page 8. Look for the HP Greeting Card Paper Kit at any office or computer supply store, or call HP Direct. See page 62 for the phone number nearest you. 40 Replace the upper (OUT) tray. You might need to lift up the top cover a little to do this. Print the cards. AFTER PRINTING q Return the card guide to the down position. q Change the Paper Type and Paper Size in the HP print settings dialog box to match whatever you'll be printing next. What If The cards jam the printer They might be caught on the banner support even though the support is lying flat. Try putting a few sheets of paper in the upper (OUT) tray of the printer to solve the problem. You want your cards to print sideways Change the orientation of the page to Landscape in your software program. (The software program guide tells you how. ) 41 How to Get the Most Out of Your Printer Open the HP print settings dialog box. . . Where is it?The way you get to the box (labeled HP DeskJet 690C Series Printer) varies depending on the software program and the operating system you're using. Try these strategies from the File menu of your document, and you're sure to get there. Try This Click File and then click Print. Then click whichever button you see--Properties, Setup, or Printer. If you still don't see the box, click Setup, Options, or Properties. . . . Or Try This If Print isn't there, click Printer Setup or Print Setup. Then click whichever button you see--Setup or Options. 42 . . . then click a tab, and then click a setting. Save time and ink. Click EconoFast print quality. Show your finished work at its best. Click Best print quality. Select the appropriate settings. Choose the correct paper size and type for the job. Save time and color ink. Click here to print drafts of color documents in shades of gray. Fine-tune your printing. Pick options to create the effect you want. Save money and trees. Print on both sides of the paper. Print clearly. Align your black and color print cartridges, and clean them when necessary. 43 Getting Help When Things Go Wrong The HP Toolbox Troubleshooting with the HP Toolbox What the buttons and lights do HP Customer Support In this chapter You will find information on how to troubleshoot and solve problems with your printer. If you need additional assistance, this chapter tells you everything you need to know about contacting HP Customer Support. 44 The HP Toolbox The HP Toolbox tells you how to print and how to troubleshoot your printing problems. It even aligns and cleans your print cartridges for you. For each Windows system, here are a couple of places to find it. Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4. 0 Double-click the HP Toolbox shortcut icon. This shortcut is always on your desktop. Click the HP Toolbox taskbar button. [. . . ] Preclude the disclaimers and limitations in this Warranty Statement from limiting the statutory rights of a consumer (e. g. , the United Kingdom); b. Otherwise restrict the ability of a manufacturer to enforce such disclaimers or limitations; or c. Grant the customer additional warranty rights, specify the duration of implied warranties which the manufacturer cannot disclaim, or not allow limitations on the duration of implied warranties. FOR CONSUMER TRANSACTIONS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND, THE TERMS IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT LAWFULLY PERMITTED, DO NOT EXCLUDE, RESTRICT, OR MODIFY, AND ARE IN ADDITION TO, THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF HP PRODUCTS TO SUCH CUSTOMERS. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. [. . . ]