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    							The Resume  light will blink after a few seconds if there is a DPOF file on the card.
    6. Press 
     (Resume  button) to print the images. The printer will automatically
    recognize the DPOF file on the memory card and print the images according to the
    specifications you set in the file. If it is a large file, the printer might take some time
    to print after you press 
    .
    CAUTION: Do not remove the memory card until the print job is completed.
    Otherwise the print job will be canceled.
    NOTE: Printing might take several minutes, depending on print settings and the
    complexity of the image.
    Cancel a print job
    You can cancel a print job using one of the following methods.
    Control panel:  Press 
     (Cancel  button). This clears the job that the device is
    currently processing. It does not affect jobs waiting to be processed.
    Windows:  Double-click the printer icon that appears in the lower-right corner of the
    computer screen. Select the print job, and then press the  Delete key on the keyboard.
    Mac OS:  Double-click the printer in the  Printer Setup Utility. Select the print job, click
    Hold , and then click  Delete.
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    							4 Configure and manage
    This section is intended for the administrator or individual who is responsible for
    managing the device. This section contains information about the following topics.
    •
    Manage the device
    •
    Use device management tools
    •
    Understand the device information pages
    •
    Configure the device (Windows)
    •
    Configure the device (Mac OS)
    •
    Uninstall and reinstall the software
    •
    802.11 wireless connection
    •
    Bluetooth wireless connection
    Manage the device
    The following table lists common tools that can be used to manage the device.
    Specific procedures might include other methods. For information about accessing
    and using the tools, see 
    Use device management tools .
    NOTE: Specific procedures might include other methods.
    Windows
    • Device control panel
    • Printer driver
    • Toolbox
    Mac OS
    • Device control panel
    • HP Printer Utility
    • Network Printer Setup Utility
    •
    Monitor the device
    •
    Administer the device
    Monitor the device
    This section provides instructions for monitoring the device.
    Use this tool...to obtain the following information....
    Toolbox (Windows)Print cartridge information:  Click the
    Estimated Ink Levels  tab to view the ink-
    level information, and then scroll to display
    the Cartridge Details  button. Click the
    Cartridge Details  button to view information
    38 Configure and manage
     
    						
    							Use this tool...to obtain the following information....
    about replacement ink cartridges and
    expirations dates.*
    HP Printer Utility (Mac OS)•Print cartridge information: Open the
    Information and Support  panel and click
    Supplies Status .*
    •Power Status: Click the Power Status
    button.
    PDA Toolbox (Pocket PC and Palm OS)Print cartridge information:  Click the
    Estimated Ink Levels  tab to view the ink-
    level information, and then scroll to display
    the Cartridge Details  button. Click the
    Cartridge Details  button to view information
    about replacement print cartridges and
    expiration dates.*
    * The ink levels shown are an estimate only. Actual ink volumes may vary.
    Administer the device
    This section provides information about administering the device and modifying
    settings.
    Use this tool...to do the following...
    Toolbox (Windows)•Perform device maintenance tasks:  Click the
    Services  tab.
    •Configure Bluetooth settings
    •Configure WiFi profiles
    HP Printer Utility (Mac OS)•Perform device maintenance tasks:  Open
    the Information and Support  panel, and then
    click the option for the task that you want to
    perform.
    •Configure WiFi profiles
    HP Network Setup Utility (Mac OS)Configure WiFi profiles
    PDA Toolbox (Pocket PC and Palm OS)Configure WiFi profiles
    Use device management tools
    The following lists common tools that can be used to manage the device.
    •
    Toolbox (Windows)
    •
    HP Printer Utility (Mac OS)
    •
    Network Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS)
    •
    Toolbox software for PDAs (Pocket PC and Palm OS)
    •
    HP Instant Support
    •
    myPrintMileage
    (continued)
    Use device management tools 39
     
    						
    							Toolbox (Windows)
    The Toolbox provides maintenance information about the device. It also provides links
    to this guide for help in performing basic printing tasks and solving problems. You can
    also configure 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless settings for wireless printing.
    NOTE:The Toolbox can be installed from the Starter CD by selecting the full
    installation option if the computer meets the system requirements.
    NOTE: To configure Bluetooth settings or monitor device status (such as ink
    levels) using the Toolbox, you must connect the device to your computer with a
    USB cable.
    NOTE: If you are using a Pocket PC or  Palm OS device, you can use the Toolbox
    software for PDAs. For more information, 
    Toolbox software for PDAs (Pocket PC
    and Palm OS) .
    This section contains the following topics:
    •
    To open the Toolbox
    •
    Toolbox tabs
    To open the Toolbox
    • From the HP Solution Center, click the  Settings menu, point to  Print Settings,
    and then click  Printer Toolbox .
    • Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor in the tray, point to the device, and then click  Display Printer Toolbox .
    • From the Printer Properties, click  Printing Preferences, Features or Color Tabs ,
    and then select  Printer Services .
    Toolbox tabs
    The Toolbox contains the following tabs.
    TabsContents
    Estimated Ink Level•Ink Level Information:  Shows estimated ink
    level for each cartridge.
    NOTE: The ink levels shown are an estimate
    only. Actual ink volumes may vary.
    •Shop Online:  Provides access to a Web site
    from which you can order printing supplies for
    the device online.
    •Order by Phone:  Shows telephone numbers
    that you can call to order supplies for the
    device. Telephone numbers are not available
    for all countries/regions.
    •Cartridge Details:  Shows order numbers and
    expiration dates of the installed ink cartridges.
    InformationPrinter Information: Provides a link to
    myPrintMileage and shows the device hardware
    and print cartridge health information. Information
    tab options include:
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    40 Configure and manage
     
    						
    							TabsContents
    •Hardware information
    •myPrintMileage (if installed)
    •HP Instant Support
    •Wireless strength
    •Traveling information
    •Power status
    Services•Print Configuration Page: Allows you to print
    the configuration page of the device. This page
    contains information about the device and the
    supplies. For more information, see
    Understand the device information pages.
    •Align Print Cartridges:  Guides you through
    aligning the print cartridges. For more
    information, see 
    Align the print cartridges .
    •Clean Print Cartridges:  Guides you through
    cleaning the print cartridges. For more
    information, see 
    Clean the print cartridges .
    •Calibrate Color:  Allows you to perform color
    calibration. For more information, see Calibratecolor .
    •Print Settings : Select the default print settings
    for paper size and print quality.
    •Print Network Configuration Page : View the
    network settings for the device.
    •Power Settings : Set the power time off settings.
    Configure WiFi ProfilesSet up a maximum of three profiles to use when
    connecting using WiFi.
    NOTE:The Configure WiFi Profiles tab will not
    appear when the device is connecting via Bluetooth.
    Configure Bluetooth SettingsSet up the Bluetooth connection.
    NOTE: The Configure Bluetooth Settings tab will
    not appear when the device is connecting via WiFi.
    HP Printer Utility (Mac OS)
    The HP Printer Utility contains tools to configure print settings, calibrate the device,
    clean the print cartridges, print the self-test  diagnostic page, order supplies online, and
    find Web site support information.
    •
    To open the HP Printer Utility
    •
    HP Printer Utility panels
    To open the HP Printer Utility
    1. From the  Finder, select  Computer  from the Go menu.
    2. Select  Library , and then select  Printers.
    3. Select  hp, select  Utilities , and then select  HP Printer Selector .
    4. Select the device and click  Launch Utility.
    (continued)
    Use device management tools 41
     
    						
    							HP Printer Utility panels
    Information and Support panel
    •Supplies Status:  Shows the information about currently installed print cartridges.
    • Supply Info:  Shows the ink cartridge replacement options.
    • Device Information:  Displays information about the model and serial number.
    Also allows you to print the self-test diagnostic page of the device. This page
    contains information about the device and the supplies. For more information, see
    Understand the device information pages .
    • Clean:  Guides you through cleaning the print cartridges. For more information, see
    Clean the print cartridges .
    • Align:  Guides you through aligning the print cartridges. For more information, see
    Align the print cartridges .
    • Calibrate Color:  Allows you to perform color calibration. For more information, see
    Calibrate color.
    • Control Panel Language : Allows you to set the language used to print reports
    such as the self-test diagnostic page.
    • HP Support:  Gain access to HP Web site where you can find support for the
    device, register the device, and find information about returning and recycling used
    printing supplies.
    Network Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS)
    This tool allows you to configure network settings for the device. You can configure
    wireless settings such as network location name and wireless mode, and wired
    settings such as TCP/IP address, router, and subnet mask.
    To open the Network Printer Setup Utility
    1. From the  Finder, select  Computer  from the Go menu.
    2. Select  Library , and then select  Printers.
    3. Select  hp, select  Utilities, and then select  Network Printer Setup Utility .
    4. Follow the onscreen instructions to configure network settings for the device.
    Toolbox software for PDAs (Pocket PC and Palm OS)
    The Toolbox software for PDAs running Pocket PC or Palm OS allows you to view
    status and maintenance information about the device. You can view ink levels and
    battery charge level, understand device lights, align the print cartridges, and also
    configure 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless settings for wireless printing.
    See the Toolbox software documentation for more information on using the Toolbox,
    or visit 
    www.hp.com/support .
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    							HP Instant Support
    HP Instant Support is a suite of Web-based troubleshooting tools. It helps you quickly
    identify, diagnose, and resolve printing problems.
    HP Instant Support provides the following information about your device:
    •Easy access to troubleshooting tips:  Provides tips that are customized for your
    device.
    • Resolution of specific device errors:  Provides immediate access to information
    that can help you resolve errors specific to your device.
    • Notification of print driver updates:  Alerts you when there is an update for the
    printer driver. A message appears on the HP Instant Support homepage; click the
    link within the message to go directly to the download section of the HP Web site.
    • Managing ink and media usage (myPrintMileage):  Helps you manage and
    forecast device supplies usage. 
    This section contains the following topics:
    •
    Security and privacy
    •
    To gain access to HP Instant Support
    Security and privacy
    When you use HP Instant Support, detailed device information, such as the serial
    number, error conditions, and status, is sent to HP. HP respects your privacy and
    manages this information according to the guidelines that are outlined in the HP
    Online Privacy Statement (
    welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/privacy.html ).
    NOTE:To view all the data that is sent to HP, select  Source (for Internet Explorer
    and Opera) or  Page Source (for Netscape and Mozilla Firefox) from the  View
    menu in your Web browser.
    To gain access to HP Instant Support
    Toolbox (Windows):  Click the Information  tab, and then click  HP Instant Support .
    myPrintMileage
    myPrintMileage is a service that HP provides to help you track and forecast your
    device usage and plan the purchase of supplies.
    To use myPrintMileage, you must have the following:
    • Internet connection
    • Device connected
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    							On the myPrintMileage Web site, you can see the print analysis, such as the amount
    of ink you have used, whether you use more black or color ink, and the estimated
    number of pages you can print with the remaining amount of ink.
    To gain access to myPrintMileage
    •Toolbox (Windows):  Click the Information  tab, and then click  myPrintMileage
    and follow the onscreen instructions.
    • Windows taskbar:  Right-click the HP Digital Imaging  icon in the Windows
    taskbar, choose the device you wish to view, and then click  myPrintMileage.
    NOTE:Do not bookmark the Web pages that are used to open myPrintMileage. If
    you bookmark the site and connect to it by using the bookmark, the pages do not
    contain the current information.
    Understand the device information pages
    The device information pages contain detailed printer information, including firmware
    version number, serial number, service ID, print cartridge information, default page
    settings, and printer media settings.
    The wireless configuration page contains 802.11 and Bluetooth connectivity
    information.
    NOTE: The printer must not be processing any  print jobs while you print the
    configuration and diagnostic pages.
    If you need to call HP, it is useful to print diagnostic and configuration pages before
    calling.
    Print device information pages from the control panel
    You can print the following device information  pages from the control panel on the
    printer, without being connected to the printer.
    To print a diagnostic page
    Hold down 
     (Power button) and press  (Resume button) four times.
    To print a configuration page
    Hold down 
     (Power button) and press  (Cancel button) four times.
    Use the configuration page to view current printer settings, ink supply status, print
    cartridge health, and to troubleshoot printer problems.
    To print a wireless configuration page
    Hold down 
     (Power button), and press  (Cancel button) two times, and press 
    (Resume button) seven times.
    Use the wireless configuration page to view 802.11 information such as 802.11
    settings for different wireless profiles, and Bluetooth information such as Bluetooth
    device name.
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    							To print a demo page
    Hold down 
     (Power button) and press  (Resume button) one time.
    You can print a demo page to verify that  your device is working. However, if you want
    to verify that the device is connected to the computer correctly, or that the device
    software is working correctly, print a test page from the  General tab in the  Printer
    Properties  dialog box (Windows) or the configuration page from the  Device
    Information  panel in the HP Printer Utility (Mac OS).
    Print device information pages from the software
    You can connect to the printer to print the following device information pages from the
    printer software.
    To print a test page from the Toolbox (Windows)
    1.Open the Toolbox. For more information, see 
    Toolbox (Windows) .
    2. Click the  Printer Services  tab.
    3. Click  Print Configuration Page .
    NOTE:If you are using a Pocket PC or Palm OS device, you can use the
    Toolbox software for PDAs. For more information, see 
    Toolbox software for
    PDAs (Pocket PC and Palm OS) .
    To print a configuration page from the printer driver (Windows)
    1.Open the printer driver.
    2. Click  Properties .
    3. Click the  Services  tab.
    4. Click  Print Configuration Page .
    To print a test page from the HP Printer Utility (Mac OS)
    1. Open the HP Printer Utility. See 
    HP Printer Utility (Mac OS)
    2. On the Test panel, click  Print Test Page.
    Configure the device (Windows)
    You can connect the device directly to a computer, or you can share the device among
    other users on a network.
    NOTE:Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 must be installed on the computer system
    to run the installation program.
    Also, you must have administrator privileges to install a printer driver on Windows
    2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, or Windows Vista.
    When setting up the device, HP recommends that you connect it after you install the
    software because the installation program is designed to provide you with the easiest
    setup experience. However, if you have  connected the cable first, see 
    To connect the
    device before installing the software.
    Configure the device (Windows) 45
     
    						
    							Direct connection
    You can connect the device directly to your computer using a USB cable.
    NOTE:If you install the device software and connect the device to a computer
    running Windows, you can connect additional devices to the same computer with
    USB cables without reinstalling the device software.
    When setting up the device, HP recommends that you connect the device after you
    install the software because the installation program is designed to provide you with
    the easiest setup experience. However, if you have connected the cable first, see 
    To
    connect the device before installing the software .
    To install the software before connecting the device (recommended)
    1. Close any applications that are running.
    2. Insert the Starter CD into the CD drive. The CD menu runs automatically. If the CD
    menu does not start automatically, double-click the setup icon on the Starter CD.
    3. On the CD menu, click the button for the connection method you want to use, and
    then follow the onscreen instructions.
    4. When prompted, turn on the device and connect it to the computer using a USB
    cable. The  Found New Hardware  wizard appears on the computer screen, and
    the device icon is created in the Printers folder.
    NOTE: You may connect the USB cable at a later time when you need to use the
    device.
    You can also share the device with  other computers using a simple form of
    networking known as locally shared networking. For more information, see 
    To
    share the device on a locally shared network .
    To connect the device before installing the software
    If you connected the device to the computer before installing the device software, the
    Found New Hardware  wizard displays on the computer screen.
    NOTE:If you turned on the device, do not turn it off or unplug the cable from the
    device while the installation program is running. If you do so, the installation
    program will not finish.
    1. In the  Found New Hardware  dialog box that displays methods for locating the
    printer driver, select the Advanced option, and then click  Next.
    NOTE: Do not allow the  Found New Hardware  wizard to perform an
    automatic search for the printer driver.
    2. Select the check box for specifying the driver location, and ensure that the other
    check boxes are clear.
    3. Insert the Starter CD into the CD drive. If the CD menu appears, close it.
    4. Browse to locate the root directory on the Starter CD (for example, D), and then
    click  OK.
    5. Click  Next and follow the onscreen instructions.
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