HP DeskJet 656C User Manual

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printing guidelines
• Unfold pre-folded cards, then place them in the In tray.
•If an out of paper message appears, verify that the media is 
positioned properly in the In tray.
See also:
manual two-sided printing
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posters 
preparing to print
1.Place the paper in the In tray.
2.Slide the paper guides snugly against the paper.
printing posters
1.Open the file you want to print.
2.Use one of the following methods to display the Properties dialog box:
•Click File > Print, then select Properties.
•Click File > Print Setup, then select Properties.
•Click File > Print > Setup, then select Properties.
The Properties dialog box appears.
3.Select the Setup tab, then choose the following:
•Paper Type: Plain Paper
•Print Quality: Normal 
•Paper Size: Appropriate size
4.Select the Features tab, then choose the following:
•Orientation: Appropriate orientation
•Po s t er   P r i n t i n g: Select this option then select 2x2, 3x3, or 4x4
•Two-Sided Printing: Unchecked
5.Click OK to return to the Print or Print Setup screen.
6.Click OK to print.

	


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printing guidelines
Trim the edges on the sheets, then tape the sheets together after printing.
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iron-on transfers 
preparing to print
1.With the printer turned on, open the top cover.
The print cradle moves to the center of the printer.
2.Pull the top of the black print cartridge towards you until it is released, 
then lift the cartridge from the cradle and place it in the print cartridge 
container.
3.Place the photo cartridge in the print cradle, then secure it into position.
If you are using a new photo cartridge, carefully remove the plastic tape 
from the copper contacts.
4.Close the top cover.
The print cradle returns to the home position in the side of the printer.
5.Slide out both paper guides and remove all paper from the tray.
6.Fan the edges of the iron-on transfer paper to separate them, then align 
the edges.
7.Place the iron-on transfer paper in the tray with the printable side down.
8.Slide the paper guides snugly against the transfer paper.
9.Align the print cartridges (see aligning print cartridges).

	


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printing iron-on transfers
If your software program includes an iron-on transfer feature, do not follow 
these instructions. Follow the instructions provided by the software program.
1.Open the file you want to print.
2.Use one of the following methods to display the Properties dialog box:
•Click File > Print, then select Properties.
•Click File > Print Setup, then select Properties.
•Click File > Print > Setup, then select Properties.
The Properties dialog box appears.
3.Select the Setup tab, then choose the following:
•Paper type: hp iron-on t-shirt transfers
•Print Quality: Normal or Best
•Paper Size: A4 (210 x 297 mm) or Letter (8.5 x 11 in.)
•HP Photo Cartridge: Check this box
4.Select the Features tab, then choose the following:
•Orientation: Appropriate orientation
•Two-Sided Printing: Leave this box unchecked
•Mirror Image: Check this box 
If the software program you are using automatically prints a mirror 
image, then do not check this box.
5.Click OK to return to the Print or Print Setup screen.
6.Click OK to print.
7.After you have finished printing iron-on transfers, remove the photo 
cartridge from the printer and install the black cartridge.

	


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printing guidelines
When you print a transfer with a mirror-image, the text and pictures are 
horizontally reversed from what appears on the computer screen.
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manual two-sided printing 
preparing to print
1.Place paper in the In tray.
2.Slide the paper guides snugly against the edges of the paper.
printing manually
1.Open the file you want to print.
2.Use one of the following methods to display the Properties dialog box:
•Click File > Print, then select Properties.
•Click File > Print Setup, then select Properties.
•Click File > Print > Setup, then select Properties.
The Properties dialog box appears.
3.Select the Setup tab, then choose the following:
•Print Quality: Appropriate print quality
•Paper Type: Appropriate paper type
•Paper Size: Appropriate size
4.Select the Features tab, then choose the following:
•Orientation: Appropriate orientation
•Two-Sided Printing: Check this box
•Book or Tablet: Select the appropriate option
5.Click OK to return to the Print or Print Setup screen.

	

 
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Click OK to print.
The odd-numbered pages print. Follow the instructions displayed on your 
screen to reload the paper and print the even-numbered pages
Please note that this process does not involve two printers. The graphics 
below illustrate the printed pages being loaded into the same printer.
book binding
tablet binding
7.Click Continue when the paper is properly reloaded.

	


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printing guidelines
• 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.
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special features
• photo cartridge printing

	

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