HP 870Cxi User's Manual
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1. sdal How To ht_hp870cxi doc Last modified 7 13 04 Printer Cartridge Dos and Don ts Keep printer cartridges sealed in their packaging until ready for use store print cartridges at room temperature Press the Power button to turn off the printer rather than unplugging the printer Removing Printer Ink Cartridges 1 Turn printer on Avoid using print cartridges after the expiration date Do not unplug the printer without turning the power off first Do not allow the print cartridge contacts and nozzles to touch any surface or object Skin oil and dust can cause print problems 2 Open the access door the print cartridge automatically moves to the center of the mechanism for easy access 3 Lift the cradle latch and remove cartridge Compiled by Brent Runnells UH Hilo EPSCoR ITER Last modified 7 13 04 sdal How To ht_hp870cxi doc Installing Printer Ink Cartridges 1 Open printer cartridge package and remove plastic film covering the cartridge nozzle and contacts 2 Open the access door the print cartridge automatically moves to the center of the mechanism for easy access 3 Raise locking tab and place printer cartridge into carriage 4 Lower cradle latch and close the access door Aligning and cleaning printer cartridges When a new printer cartridge is installed it must be aligned using the alignment utility If the print quality becomes unsatisfactory the cleaning utility m2. Brent Runnells UH Hilo EPSCoR ITER 9 sdal How To ht_hp870cxi doc Last modified 7 13 04 Cleaning the cartridge electrical contacts 1 Turn on the printer 2 Open the top cover The cartridges should move to the center of the printer 3 Remove the color cartridge 4 Locate the copper colored circuitry strip on the back of the cartridge 5 Using a clean soft dry lint free cloth clean the electrical contacts see Figure 1 Figure 1 Cleaning the cartridge electrical contacts CAUTION Do not wipe the nozzle plate on the bottom of the cartridge Wiping the nozzle plate can damage the cartridge Figure 2 Figure 2 Do not wipe the nozzle plate Compiled by Brent Runnells UH Hilo EPSCoR ITER 1 0 sdal How To ht_hp870cxi doc Last modified 7 13 04 Troubleshooting If you are having problems printing follow this procedure 1 Verify the power cable is plugged into an AC receptacle 2 Verify the power cable is plugged into the printer Printing a test page There are two different ways to print a test page From the printer panel This is the internal printer test and will tell you if the printer is functioning 1 Turn the printer off then turn the printer on 2 Press and hold the Resume button until light goes out about 3 seconds 3 Release the Resume button From the computer This is the external test will tell you if the link between the computer and the printer is functioning 1 Click Start
3. Settings Printers 2 Click the HP DeskJet 870Cxi printer icon to select the printer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Ei Back gt Qsearch yrolders 9 ME GE X A E Printers HP DeskJet 870Cxi Documents 0 Status Ready Model HP DeskJet 870Cxi Waiting Time 0 HP Support Windows 2000 Support Status Ready Documents 0 Compiled by Brent Runnells UH Hilo EPSCoR ITER 1 1 sdal How To ht_hp870cxi doc Last modified 7 13 04 3 Click File Properties 4 Click Print Test Page HP DeskJet 870Cxi Properties x Color Management Security Device Settings Services General Sharing Forts Advanced HF DeskJet 87001 Location Comment Model HF DeskJet 870C Features Color Yes Paper available Double sided Na Letter Staple Ho Speed 3 ppm Maxinunn resolution 600 dpi Printing Preferences Print Test Page Cancel ee A test page it now being sent to the printer Depending on the speed of your printer it map take a minute or two before the page Is printed The test page briefly demonstrates the printer s ability to print graphics and test and it provides technical information about the printer driwer If the test page printed click OF IF the test page did not print click Troubleshoot Troubleshoot A 5 If a test page does not print click Troubleshoot and follow the directions Compile
4. on and off 1 Turn the printer on or off by pressing the power button located on the front of the printer Resume Power Printing 1 Most printer problems are caused by using the wrong type of paper or using paper that is wrinkled or damp For best results use paper that is made specifically for Ink Jet printers with a paper weight of at least 20 Ibs 2 To load paper tap its edges on a flat surface to even it out Then place the paper into the tray with the top of the page facing down and away from you Compiled by Brent Runnells UH Hilo EPSCoR ITER 3 sdal How To ht_hp870cxi doc Last modified 7 13 04 2 From your software application open the file you want to print 3 Click File to open the file menu Ctrl M a Open Cbrl O Sy ae aa ee te On Roman 12 B Z UES SSS LEE SE O 4 A Close C ar 1 l 2 l E a Save Ctrl 5 l Save S Save as Web Page Web Page Preview Page Setup a Print Preview Print Ctrl P Send To j 1 Fi printer FAQ Exit 4 Click Print to open the printer menu 5 If necessary click the pull down menu and select the HP DeskJet 870Cxi Printer Printer Mame Eo HP DeskJet 670Cxi ee Status E HP DeskJet 870Cxi Lexmark E320 Type Where Print to File Comment Page range e all Jomber of copies fi amp Current page Selection Pages Enter page numbers
5. HP DeskJet 870Cxi Printer The HP DeskJet 870Cxi is an ink jet color printer that prints on a wide variety of media and paper types and sizes labels envelopes transparencies plain and specialty papers from 4x6 to 8 5 x 14 plus manual two sided printing at up to 8 pages per minute This is a general users guide For more information see the pdf file located in 132 160 42 89 sdal User Manuals Printers hpDeskJet870cxi pdf Thermal Inkjet Technology Ink jet technology centers on a disposable print cartridge which propels ink out of 300 nozzles 192 nozzles on the color print cartridge The basic principle is to apply heat to a tiny measure of ink until it expands and is propelled through a nozzle This is achieved by first filling a small reservoir Known as the firing chamber with ink The next step is to heat the ink with a thin film resistor layered above the firing chamber As the ink heats up it expands to form a bubble As the bubble continues to expand and burst it is forced through the nozzle located below the firing chamber This process is repeated up to 12 000 times per second Compiled by Brent Runnells UH Hilo EPSCoR ITER 1 sdal How To ht_hp870cxi doc Last modified 7 13 04 Front View Access Door Cartridge Carrier Power button Rear View Printer cable Power cord Compiled by Brent Runnells UH Hilo EPSCoR ITER 2 sdal How To ht_hp870cxi doc Last modified 7 13 04 Turning the printer
6. and or page ranges separated by commas For example 1 3 5 12 Iv Collate 200m Print what Document Pages per sheet f page Print fal pages in range Scale to paper size No Scaling Options Close Compiled by Brent Runnells UH Hilo EPSCoR ITER A sdal How To ht_hp870cxi doc Last modified 7 13 04 6 Verify the correct printer is selected in the dialog box 2 x P Desh et ed Properties Status Idle Type HF DeskJet 870Cxj Where IPF_132 160 42 62 Print to File Comment age range a7AA pes aN f all Number of copies fi h current page Selection M Collate f Pages Enter page numbers andfor page ranges separated by commas For example 1 5 5 12 E oom Print what Document Pages per sheet f page Print Jal pages in range Scale to paper size No Scaling Options Cancel T 7 Click OK to print your document ee Compiled by Brent Runnells UH Hilo EPSCoR ITER 5 sdal How To ht_hp870cxi doc Last modified 7 13 04 Printer cartridges Ink jet printer cartridges have a limited shelf life The manufacturer recommends that replacing print cartridge if it is more than 18 months old How to determine the manufacturing date 1 If the print cartridge is in a box read the Use Before date printed on the box JUN 1998 51041A Color 51645A Black Compiled by Brent Runnells UH Hilo EPSCoR ITER 6
7. ay improve performance 1 To start the alignment utility click Start gt Settings Printers Pl Printers E O x File Edit wiew Favorites Tools Help 4m Back m EA Search Ls Folders cs Las A x a ER pi HF DeskJet Printers Snes HP DeskJet 87OCHi Documents 0 Status Ready Model HP DeskJet amp 70Cxi Waiting Time O HP Support Windows 2000 Support Status Ready Documents 0 2 Click the HP DeskJet 870Cxi printer icon to select the printer Compiled by Brent Runnells UH Hilo EPSCoR ITER g sdal How To ht_hp870cxi doc Last modified 7 13 04 3 Click File Properties and select the Services tab al HP DeskJet S70Cxi Properties Color Management Security Device Settings Services General Sharing Forts Acwanced Location Comment Model HF DeskJet 870C Features Color Yes Paper available Double sided No Letter Staple Ma Speed 6 ppr Maximum resolution 600 dpi Printing Preferences Print Test Page cov _ 4 Click the Align or Clean to start the utility 2x General Sharing Ports Advanced Color Management Security Device Settings DEVICES Maintain My Printer Select the maintenance task you wish to pertorm LJ Align the print cartridges a Clean the print cartridges Copyright S 1995 1999 Hewlett Packard Company All Rights Reserved Http ay Ap com OF Cancel Apply Compiled by
8. d by Brent Runnells UH Hilo EPSCoR ITER 12 sdal How To ht_hp870cxi doc Last modified 7 13 04 Running a diagnostic test 1 Turn the printer on 2 Press and hold the POWER button 3 Press the RESUME button five times 4 Release the POWER button Compiled by Brent Runnells UH Hilo EPSCoR ITER 1 3 sdal How To ht_hp870cxi doc Last modified 7 13 04
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