HP Business InkJet 1100 User Manual

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To print envelopes from the envelope slot (Mac OS)
1On the File menu, click Page Setup.
2In the Page Size pull-down menu, select the envelope size.
3Change any other settings and click OK.
4On the File menu, click Print and click OK.
5When the Resume light on the printer blinks, insert one envelope with the flap facing 
upwards into envelope slot. Ease the envelope or card to the right edge.
6Press the   (resume button) on the printer to continue printing. 
To load envelopes or cards in Tray 1
1Lift the output tray and remove all media from the tray. Insert the stack of cards or 
envelopes into the tray with the flaps facing up and to the right.
2Slide the paper width and length guides in until they stop at the edges of the envelopes or 
cards. 
3Lower the output tray. Go to “To print envelopes or cards from Tray 1 (Windows)” or “To 
print envelopes or cards from Tray 1 (Mac OS 8.6 to OS X)”.
To print envelopes or cards from Tray 1 (Windows)
1On the File menu, click Print, and then click Properties. (The actual steps can vary; this 
is the most common method.)
2On the Paper/Quality tab, select the paper type you are using in the Ty p e  i s box (for 
example, HP Glossy Greeting Card Paper).
3Select the envelope or card size from the Size is menu.
4Change any other print settings, if necessary, and then click OK.
5Send your job to print.
To print envelopes or cards from Tray 1 (Mac OS 8.6 to OS X)
1On the File menu, click Page Setup.
2On the Layout panel, select the size from the Paper Size pull-down menu.
3Change any other settings and click OK.
4On the File menu, click Print.
5On the Paper Type/Quality panel, select the paper type you are using from the Group 
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6In the Ty p e pull-down menu, select the specific type of envelope or card you are using 
(such as HP Glossy Greeting Card Paper).
7Change any other settings if necessary, then click OK.
Printing on transparencies
You can print transparencies from Tray 1. For best results, use HP Premium Plus Inkjet 
Transparency Film, which is specifically designed to work with the printer, or other 
transparency film that is designed for inkjet printers.
To load transparencies
1Remove all media from Tray 1. Insert the transparencies with the rough side down and the 
adhesive strip pointing forward. 
2Slide the width and length guides until they stop at the edge of the transparencies. Slide 
the tray back into its closed and locked position.
To print transparencies (Windows)
1On the File menu, click Print, and then click Properties. (The actual steps can vary; this 
is the most common method.)
2On the Paper/Quality tab, under Print Quality, select Best in the drop-down menu.
NoteUse Best mode to print transparencies. Because this mode provides a longer drying time, it 
ensures that the ink dries completely before the next page is delivered to the output tray.
3Under Type is, select Transparency Films.
4Under Size is, select the appropriate size for the transparency you are printing.
5Change any other print settings, if necessary, and then click OK.
6Send your job to print.
7Remove each sheet of media as it prints and set aside to dry. Allowing wet media to stack 
up may cause smearing.
To print transparencies (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x)
1On the File menu, click Page Setup.
2In the Page Size pull-down menu, select size, change any other settings, and click OK.
3On the File menu, click Print.
4On the Paper Type/Quality panel, select Transparency Film from the Group pull-down 
menu.
5In the Ty p e pull-down menu, select the specific transparency type you are using (such as 
HP Premium Plus Inkjet Transparency film).
6Click the Quality tab and select Best.
NoteUse Best mode to print transparencies. This mode provides a longer drying time and ensures 
that the ink dries completely before the next page exits the printer.
7Change any other print settings if necessary, then click OK.
8Remove each sheet of media as it prints and set aside to dry. Allowing wet media to stack 
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To print transparencies (Mac OS X)
1On the File menu, click Page Setup.
2In the Paper Size pull-down menu, select size, change any other settings, and click OK.
3On the File menu, click Print.
4On the Paper Type/Quality panel, select the Paper tab.
5In the Paper type pull-down menu, select the transparency type you are using.
6Still on the Paper tab, select Best.
NoteUse Best mode to print transparencies. This mode provides a longer drying time and ensures 
that the ink dries completely before the next page exits the printer.
7Change any other print settings if necessary, and then click OK.
8Remove each sheet of media as it prints and set aside to dry. Allowing wet media to stack 
up might cause smearing.
Printing on custom-size media
You can print custom-size media from Tray 1. When you want to print on custom-size media, 
you need to adjust the length and width guides in the tray, and, if necessary, extend the tray 
size to accommodate larger media.
zUse Tray 1 when printing on paper that is 3 to 8.5 inches wide and 5 to 14 inches long 
(76.2 to 216 mm wide and 127 to 356 mm long).
zIf your application supports custom-size media, set the media size in the application 
before creating and printing the document. If your application does not support custom 
size media, set the size in the printer driver, create the document, and then print it. (You 
might need to reformat existing documents to print them correctly on custom paper sizes.)
For information about extending the tray size, see “Loading media”.
To load custom-size media
1Raise the output tray and remove all media from Tray 1.
2Insert the custom-size media into the tray.
3Slide the width and length guides until they stop at the edges of the media. The guides 
should be snug against the media without bending it.
CAUTIONSliding the guides too tightly against the media can cause jams.
4Lower the output tray.
To print custom-size media (Windows)
1On the File menu, click Print, and then click Properties. (The actual steps can vary; this 
is the most common method.)
2On the Paper/Quality tab, select the media type from the Type is box.
3Click the Custom button under the Size is box.
4Enter the dimensions of the paper in the Custom Paper Size dialog box, and then click 
OK.
5Change any other print settings, if necessary, and then click OK.
6Send your job to print.
 
						

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To print custom-size media (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x)
1On the File menu, click Page Setup.
2In the Page Size pull-down menu, click Edit Custom Paper Sizes.
3In the Name box, type a name for this custom page size.
4In the Width and Height boxes, type the dimensions and click Add.
5Click Done.
6On the File menu, click Print. 
7Open the Page Setup dialog box and select the name that you gave this custom page 
size. 
8Change any other settings if necessary.
9Print the document.
To print custom-size media (Mac OS X)
1On the File menu, click Page Setup.
2In the Settings pull-down menu, click Custom Paper Size.
3Click New.
4In the Name box, type a name for this custom page size.
5In the Width and Height boxes, type the dimensions and set the margins.
6Click OK.
7On the File menu, click Print. 
8Open the Page Setup dialog box and select the name that you gave this custom page 
size. T
9Change any other settings if necessary.
10Print the document.
 
						

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Using diagnostic tools
HP provides several sources of help for you when you need information about the printer or 
when you need help solving a printer problem.
Using the Toolbox
The Toolbox, which is available only to Windows users, provides status and maintenance 
information about your printer. It also gives you step-by-step guidance for basic printing tasks 
and provides help solving printer problems.
After installing your printer, you can open the Toolbox by clicking Start, pointing to Programs, 
pointing to hp business inkjet 1100, and clicking hp business inkjet 1100 printer Toolbox.
The Toolbox has three tabs:
zPrinter Status tab
zInformation tab
zPrinter Services tab
Printer Status tab  
The Printer Status tab shows printer status and ink level information for each ink cartridge in 
12.5 percent increments. The drop-down list displays the currently selected printer. The status 
window displays the printer status.
The Ink Level Information box displays status information about the installed cartridges, 
including the amount of ink available in the cartridges. 
To select the Toolbox messages that appear, click Preferences from the Printer Status tab.
This table describes the buttons in the Printer Status tab and what you will find when you 
click each button.
Button What clicking the button does
Order Supplies Opens a temporary HTML file containing a disclaimer and agreement to 
send your information to the HP website. If you accept the disclaimer, 
you are connected to the HP website for supplies ordering.
Ink Cartridge Information Opens a dialog box that shows the type of cartridges the printer uses. 
The dialog box also provides links to ordering information and retailer 
information.
Preferences Opens a dialog box that allows you to select which Toolbox messages 
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Information tab 
The Information tab lets you register the printer, check for a new printer driver, view printer 
hardware and printhead health information, and gain access to an online ink usage page for 
your printer. It also gives you access to help information about using the printer, 
troubleshooting, and contacting HP. 
This table describes the buttons in the Information tab and what you will find when you click 
each button.
Printer Services tab 
The Printer Services tab provides utilities that help you maintain and test your printer. You 
can clean and align your printheads, and calibrate the color on your printouts. You can also 
configure the Tray Lock setting and set a default tray (if Tray 2 is installed).
This table describes the buttons in the Printer Services tab and what you will find when you 
click each button.
Button What clicking the button does
myPrintMileage Opens the myPrintMileage website and your printer usage 
information, including printer usage patterns (ink and media use).
Printer Hardware Opens a dialog box that shows the printer model, firmware version, 
and service identification number
Printhead health Opens a dialog box that shows information about the condition of the 
printheads. This information appears graphically and shows whether 
each printhead is in Good, Fair, or Bad condition.
hp instant support Opens the hp instant support website for support services and 
troubleshooting tips.
Register Your Printer Opens a dialog box that guides you through registering the printer 
online.
How Do I... Opens a dialog box that shows a list of common printer tasks and 
provides help on common maintenance tasks. 
Troubleshooting Opens a dialog box that shows a list of common printing problems 
and provides step-by-step instructions to help solve them. 
Contact HP Opens a dialog box that shows how to contact HP.
Button What clicking the button does
Align Printheads Opens a dialog box that guides you through aligning the printheads.
Clean Printheads Opens a dialog box that guides you through cleaning the printheads.
Calibrate Color Opens a dialog box that allows you to calibrate color manually.
Print a Demo page Prints a demonstration page. This is used to verify that the printer is 
connected to the computer correctly and that the printer and printer 
software are working properly.
Advanced Configuration Opens a dialog box that allows you to set tray lock and select a 
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Using hp instant support
hp instant support is a Web-based tool that provides you with product-specific services, 
troubleshooting tips, and information about your printers ink and media usage (using 
myPrintMileage). With this information, you can diagnose and solve printer problems and 
manage your printing activities and printer supplies more effectively.
hp instant support provides the following information about your printer:
zEasy access to troubleshooting tips
To help you quickly resolve printer problems or prevent some problems from happening, 
hp instant support provides tips that are customized for your printer.
zNotification of printer driver and firmware updates
When a firmware or driver update for your printer is available, a notification message will 
appear on the hp instant support homepage. You can open the download site from the 
Web page.
zAccess to hp services
From the website, you can find out more about the support services available for your 
printer (such as maintenance programs), get information about service providers, and also 
make online purchase of printer supplies and accessories.
zNotification of warranty expiration
When the printer warranty is expiring, a notification message will appear on the hp instant 
support homepage.
Notehp instant support Web pages are created dynamically. Bookmarking this site and opening 
the site using the bookmark will not display the current information. Instead, open the Toolbox 
and on the Information tab, click the hp instant support button.
 
						

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Using myPrintMileage
myPrintMileage keeps track of your printer usage information to help you plan the purchase of 
consumables. It consists of two parts:
zmyPrintMileage website.
zmyPrintMileage Agent. (This is a utility installed on your computer with the Toolbox. The 
Agent is activated during installation of the printer software only if you choose to 
participate.)
In order to use the myPrintMileage website and the myPrintMileage Agent, you must have the 
following:
zThe Toolbox installed.
zAn Internet connection.
zThe printer connected.
You can visit the myPrintMileage website from the Toolbox by clicking the myPrintMileage 
button on the Information tab, or by right-clicking the myPrintMileage Agent icon in the 
Windows taskbar (near the clock) and selecting View my print usage. On this website, you 
will be able to see the following items.
zThe amount of ink you have used. (myPrintMileage forecasts how many ink cartridges you 
might use in one year.)
zWhether you use more black or color ink.
zThe average quantity of media you use per month for each media type.
zNumber of pages printed, and the estimated number of pages you can print with the 
amount of ink remaining.
NotemyPrintMileage Web pages are dynamically created. Do not bookmark this page. Instead, 
open the Toolbox and on the Information tab, click the myPrintMileage button.
You can enable and disable myPrintMileage at any time by right-clicking the myPrintMileage 
Agent icon on the taskbar and clicking Enable or Disable.
 
						

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Using the HP Inkjet Utility
For Mac OS 8.6, 9.x and OS X, the HP Inkjet Utility contains tools to calibrate the printer, clean 
the printheads, print a test page, print a configuration page for the printer, set tray lock, and 
find website support information. 
To display the HP Inkjet Utility
1Double-click the Macintosh HD icon on the desktop.
2Do one of the following steps.
Mac OS 8.6 to Mac OS 9.0: Select Utilities and select hp deskjet.
Mac OS 9.1: Select Applications (Mac OS 9), select Utilities, and select hp deskjet.
Mac OS X: Select Applications and select Utilities.
3Select hp inkjet utility.
Viewing the HP Inkjet Utility panels
The following options are available on the HP Inkjet Utility Panel menu.
zWOW! Prints a sample page to view the print output quality.
zInk Level. Displays ink levels in the ink cartridges.
zTe s t . Prints a test page.
zConfiguration. Prints a configuration page.
zClean. Cleans the printheads.
zCalibrate Device. Aligns the printheads.
zCalibrate Color. Adjusts color to correct problems with tint.
zSupport. Provides access to the HP website where you can find support for the printer 
and information about HP products and supplies.
zRegister. Accesses the HP website to register the printer.
 
						

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Using HP Web Jetadmin
HP Web Jetadmin is a Web-based system administration tool that allows remote installation 
and management of networked peripherals from a Web browser. It enables network 
administrators to configure network printers, manage printer features, and monitor printer 
status, including levels for printer supplies.
HP Web Jetadmin supports IP-based networks only. This browser-based software can be 
installed and hosted on one of the following supported platforms:
zWindows NT 4.0, 2000, or XP
zRed Hat Linux
zSuSE Linux
To download HP Web Jetadmin software and for the latest information, go to 
http://www.hp.com/go/webjetadmin
.
Using the deskjet control panel (DJCP)
Some software manufacturers do not develop printer drivers for their MS-DOS® programs. 
The deskjet control panel (DJCP) can allow you to gain access to certain useful printer 
features when you are printing from DOS. The DJCP utility allows you to do these tasks:
zAdjust print settings. (Printing using special features is not supported.)
zSpecify the default printer from your DOS program. 
zSet the symbol set for the language you are using in a document.
Note that changes made to settings in your DOS program may override changes made to the 
same settings in the DJCP.
To install DJCP
1Make sure the printer is set up and that the printer is turned on.
2Insert the Starter CD into the CD drive.
3At the DOS prompt, type the letter of the CD drive and press ENTER. For example, type 
D: and press ENTER.
4Change to the directory to drivers\dos\\, where  is the 
language you prefer, and press ENTER.
5Type install and press ENTER.
6Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.