HP Business InkJet 1000 User Manual

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2.Insert the Starter CD into the CD drive. The CD menu runs automatically.
If the CD menu does not run automatically, click Start, click Run, and in the command line box, 
type the letter of your computer’s CD drive followed by:\AUTORUN (for example, type 
D:\AUTORUN). 
3.On the CD menu, click Install Printer Driver.
4.Choose the language you want and click OK.
5.Follow the instructions on the screen. 
6.When prompted, click Connected directly to this computer, and then click Next....

Connecting the printer
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Sharing the printer on a locally shared network 
(Windows)
In a locally shared network, the printer is connected directly to the USB connector of a selected computer 
(known as the server) and is shared by other computers (clients). Use this configuration only in small 
groups or when usage is low. The computer connected to the printer is slowed down when many users 
print to its shared printer. 
You can share the printer on a locally shared network when:
The...

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Connecting directly using a USB cable (Mac OS)
Install the software first, and then connect the printer to the computer. You can share the printer with other 
Mac OS users when you are finished, if you want.
To connect using a USB cable
1.Insert the Starter CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2.Double-click the CD icon on the desktop, and then double-click the Setup icon.
-Or-
Locate the installer in the Installer folder on the Starter CD.
3.Click Install Driver.
4.Follow the instructions on the...

Uninstalling the printing system software
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Uninstalling the printing system software
Use the following steps to uninstall the printing system software.
Uninstalling software for Windows (all versions)
1.Close any running applications.
2.From the Start menu, open the Control Panel.
3.Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
4.Select the printing software that you wish to remove.
5.Click the button for adding or removing software.
6.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the removal...

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Making copies of the software 
The Starter CD contains a utility that lets you copy the printer software on to disks, or to create custom 
installations, which is a task usually performed by system administrators. When you run the Installer, 
selectCustomization Utility to copy disks.
You can also use this utility to copy the printer software to your hard drive or to a network drive. After the 
files are copied to another location, you can install the printer software from that...

Using the printer 
Selecting print media 13
2 Using the printer
In this section you will learn how to use the printer driver to change printer settings and to perform basic 
printer tasks. You will also learn about the special media that you can use with the printer and how to print 
on that media.
Selecting print media
Before you use the printer, take some time to familiarize yourself with the various media you can use.
The printer is designed to work well with most types of office paper and with 25...

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Understanding specifications for supported media
This section provides information regarding the sizes, types, and weights of media that the 
printer supports.
Understanding supported sizes
The following table provides detailed information about the sizes and types of media you can use with 
each paper path. For information about media types that each paper path supports, see Loading media.
Media size Tray 1 Optional auto-
duplex unit
U.S. Letter ( 216 by 279 mm; 8.5 by 11 inches)...

Using the printer 
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Understanding supported media types and weights  
This table provides information regarding the types and weights of media that each paper path can 
accept and the maximum capacity that each path can hold.
Setting minimum margins
The document margins must match (or exceed) these minimum margin settings in portrait orientation. 
The illustration below shows which side of the paper and envelope corresponds to each margin.
Tray Type Weight Capacity
Tray 1 Paper 16...

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NOTE: When you are using an optional auto-duplex unit, the minimum top and bottom margin must 
match or exceed 0.46 inch or 11.7 mm.
Media Left margin Right margin Top margin Bottom margin
Letter, legal, executive, 
banner (letter) 0.25 inch 
(6.4 mm)0.25 inch
(6.4 mm)0.12 inch
(3.0 mm)0.50 inch
(12.7 mm)
A4, A5, ISO B5, cards, 
banner (A4) 0.13 inch
(3.4 mm)0.13 inch 
(3.4 mm)0.12 inch
(3.0 mm)0.50 inch 
(12.7 mm)
HP Greeting Card Envelope 0.12 inch (3.0 mm) 0.13 inch
(3.4 mm)0.50...

Using the printer 
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Loading media
This section contains instructions for loading media into Tray 1.
To  l o a d  Tray 1
1.Pull the tray out of the printer by grasping under the front of the tray.
2.Raise the output tray.
3.If the media is too long, move the latch on the front of the tray to the right and lower the front of 
the tray.
4.Press the button of the media width guide and slide the guide to the left. Press the button of the media 
length guide and slide the guide towards you....