HP Deskjet 1050A User Manual

3Print
Choose a print job to continue.
Print documents
Print photos
Print envelopes
Print documents
To print from a software application 
1. Make sure the output tray is open. 
2. Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray.
3.From your software application, click the Print button. 
4. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 
5. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box. 
Depending on your software application, this button might be called  Properties, 
Options , Printer Setup,...

NOTE:You can print your document on both sides of the paper, instead of just one 
side. Click on the  Advanced button on the Paper/Quality or Layout tab. From the 
Pages to Print  drop-down menu select Print Odd Pages Only. Click OK to print. 
After the odd numbered pages of the document have been printed, remove the 
document from the output tray. Reload the paper in the input tray with the blank side
facing up. Return to the  Pages to Print drop-down menu and then select Print Even 
Pages Only . Click...

NOTE:Do not leave unused photo paper in the input tray. The paper might start to 
curl, which could reduce the quality of your printout. Photo paper should be flat before
printing.
Print envelopes
You can load one or more envelopes into the input tray of the HP All-in-One. Do not use
shiny or embossed envelopes or envelopes that have clasps or windows.
NOTE: For specific details on how to format text for printing on envelopes, consult 
the help files in your word processing software. For best results,...

Cartridge tips 
• Use genuine HP ink cartridges. 
• Install both the black and tri-color cartridges correctly. 
For more information, see Replace the cartridges . 
• Check the estimated ink levels in the cartridges to make sure there is sufficient ink. 
For more information, see Check the estima ted ink levels. 
• For more information, see Improve print quality. 
Paper loading tips 
• Load a stack of paper (not just one page). All of the paper in the stack should be the 
same size and type to avoid a...

•You can print your document on both sides of the paper, instead of just one side.
NOTE:Click the Advanced button on the Paper/Quality or Layout tab. From 
the  Pages to Print drop-down menu select Print Odd Pages Only. Click OK to 
print. After the odd numbered pages of the document have been printed, remove
the document from the output tray. Reload the paper in the input tray with the 
blank side facing up. Return to the  Pages to Print drop-down menu and then 
select  Print Even Pages Only. Click OK...

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4 Paper basics
You can load many different types and sizes of paper in the HP All-in-One, including letter 
or A4 paper, photo paper, transparencies, and envelopes. 
This section contains the following topics:
Load media
Recommended papers for printing
If you want the best print quality, HP reco mmends using HP papers that are specifically 
designed for the type of project you are printing. 
Depending on your country/region, some of these papers might not be available. 
ColorLok 
HP recommends plain...

HP Brochure Paper or HP Superior Inkjet Paper 
These papers are glossy-coated or matte-coat ed on both sides for two-sided use. They 
are the perfect choice for near-photographic reproductions and business graphics for 
report covers, special presentations, brochures, mailers, and calendars. 
HP Premium Presentation Paper or HP Professional Paper 
These papers are heavy two-sided matte papers perfect for presentation, proposals, 
reports, and newsletters. They are heavyweight for an impressive look and...

Load media
▲Select a paper size to continue. 
Load full-size paper 
a . Raise the input tray 
❑ Raise the input tray.
b . Lower the output tray 
❑ Lower the output tray and pull out the tray extender.
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c. Slide paper-width guide to the left 
❑ Slide paper-width guide to the left.
d . Load paper. 
❑ Insert stack of paper into input tray with short edge forward and print side up.
❑Slide stack of paper down until it stops. 
❑ Slide paper-width guide to the right until it stops at edge of paper.
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Paper basics