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HP 990cxi - Deskjet Color Inkjet Printer User Manual

HP 990cxi - Deskjet Color Inkjet Printer
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Table of Contents
Printing Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Buttons and Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Paper Trays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Using Your Printer Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Other Ways to Select a Default Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Desktop Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
hp deskjet 900 Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Checking Printer Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Page Setup–Controlling Page Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Print Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Automatic Paper-Type Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Automatic Two-Sided Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Infrared (Ir) Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Beyond the Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Getting the Right Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Printing on Different Types of Paper and Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Manual Two–Sided Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Printing Transparencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Printing Single Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Printing a Stack of Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Printing Business Cards, Index Cards, and Other Small Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Printing Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Printing Photographs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Printing Greeting Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Printing Iron-On Transfers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Printing Posters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Printing Banners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Print Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Print Cartridge Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Replacing Print Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Storing Print Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Cleaning Print Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Damage Resulting from Refilling the Print Cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Problems? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
hp Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
More About Your Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Supplies and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Limited Warranty Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Environmental Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

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HP 990cxi - Deskjet Color Inkjet Printer Specifications

General IconGeneral
Print TechnologyInkjet
Output TypeColor
Print Speed (Black)11 ppm
Print Speed (Color)8.5 ppm
Input Capacity150 sheets
Dimensions458 x 420 x 178 mm
Weight6.4 kg
Operating Systems SupportedWindows, Mac OS
InterfaceParallel
Paper SizeA4, Letter
Paper Sizes SupportedA4, Letter
Media TypeEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Transparencies

Summary

Printing Basics

Buttons and Lights

Explains the function of printer buttons, lights, and status indicators for operation and troubleshooting.

Paper Trays

Describes the IN and OUT trays, their positions, and extensions for loading paper and other media.

Using Your Printer Software

Guides users on selecting and configuring printer software, including USB and AppleTalk connections.

Selecting a Default Printer

Details alternative methods to select the default printer besides using the Chooser.

Desktop Printing

Explains how to print documents directly from the desktop using drag-and-drop or menu commands.

HP DeskJet 900 Utility

Introduces the HP DeskJet 900 Utility and its panels for managing print quality and support.

Checking Printer Status

Explains how to interpret printer status icons on the desktop for quick diagnostics and problem identification.

Page Setup - Controlling Page Layout

Details how to control paper size, scaling, and page orientation using the Page Setup dialog box.

Print Dialog Box Overview

Explains the main print dialog box settings for copies, pages, paper type, quality, and layout.

Print Dialog Box - General Panel

Details the General panel in the print dialog box for setting copies, page range, and print order.

Paper Type/Quality Settings

Explains how to select paper types and print quality settings for optimal results.

Layout Settings

Covers page layout options, including multi-page printing and two-sided printing.

Color Settings

Details color matching technologies like ColorSmart III and ColorSync for vibrant and accurate color output.

Background Printing

Explains how to enable background printing to continue working while the printer operates.

Background Printing Options

Covers managing print jobs, sorting, stopping, restarting, and changing printers when using background printing.

Automatic Paper-Type Sensor

How to Use the Sensor

Explains the automatic paper-type sensor feature and how to use it to detect paper type for optimal printing.

Automatic Two-Sided Printing

Installing the Module

Introduces the Automatic Two-Sided Printing Module and details its installation process.

Printing with the Module

Provides instructions on how to use the Automatic Two-Sided Printing Module with various paper types and settings.

Infrared (Ir) Printing

Supported Devices and Systems

Lists supported operating systems and devices compatible with infrared printing, such as PowerBooks and PDAs.

Printing from a PowerBook

Guides users on how to print wirelessly from a PowerBook using the printer's infrared lens.

Printing using a Palm Pilot

Details the process of printing from a Palm Pilot device using infrared connectivity.

Printing from a HP PhotoSmart Camera

Explains how to print photos wirelessly from an HP PhotoSmart digital camera using infrared.

Printer Maintenance Tips

Cleaning and Care Instructions

Provides essential tips for maintaining the printer, including cleaning the exterior and avoiding certain actions.

Beyond the Basics

Getting the Right Paper

Discusses the importance of selecting the right paper for optimal print quality and lists recommended HP papers.

Manual Two-Sided Printing

Details the step-by-step process for performing manual two-sided printing, including reloading instructions.

Printing Transparencies

Provides instructions for printing on transparency sheets, including paper loading and settings.

Printing Single Envelopes

Guides users on printing single envelopes, including loading orientation and print settings.

Printing a Stack of Envelopes

Explains the procedure for printing multiple envelopes at once, including loading limits and guidelines.

Printing Small Media

Covers printing on various small media like business cards and index cards, including loading and settings.

Printing Labels

Provides instructions for loading and printing on label sheets, including media type recommendations.

Printing Photographs

Details how to load photo paper and configure settings for printing high-quality photographs.

Printing Greeting Cards

Guides users on printing greeting cards, including paper loading, folding, and specific settings.

Printing Iron-On Transfers

Explains how to print iron-on transfers, including mirror image settings and paper recommendations.

Printing Posters

Details how to print posters using the tiling option for large format printing and assembly.

Printing Banners

Provides instructions for printing banners, including paper loading, tray setup, and specific banner paper recommendations.

Print Cartridges

Print Cartridge Status

Explains the meaning of the print cartridge status light and how it indicates ink levels and cartridge issues.

Print Cartridge Replacement

Provides a step-by-step guide on how to safely remove, replace, and install printer ink cartridges.

Cartridge Maintenance and Storage

Provides guidance on storing, cleaning, and manually cleaning print cartridges and their cradle.

Damage from Refilling Cartridges

Warns about potential damage and voided warranties from refilling or modifying print cartridges.

Troubleshooting and Problems

General Troubleshooting Tips

Offers initial troubleshooting steps like checking connections and cables for common printing issues.

Software Installation Problems

Addresses issues related to printer software installation, conflicts, and resolving setup problems.

Printer Not Printing Issues

Covers printer not printing, paper jams, slow printing, blank pages, and fax issues.

Flashing Light Indicators

Explains the meaning of various flashing lights, including power, resume, and cartridge status lights, for diagnosing issues.

Printout Appearance Problems

Addresses print quality, appearance, banner, photo, and automatic paper setting issues.

Module and Infrared Printing Problems

Addresses issues with the two-sided printing module and infrared connection problems.

HP Customer Care

Support Services and Contact Info

Introduces HP support services, including online resources, email, repair, and phone support contact details.

Extended Warranty and Paid Support

Outlines options for paid phone support and purchasing extended warranty coverage for the printer.

More About Your Printer

Printer Specifications

Lists detailed technical specifications, operating environment, media compatibility, system requirements, and margins.

System Requirements

Outlines the minimum system requirements for both USB and AppleTalk connections for the printer software.

Supplies, Accessories, and Ordering

Lists available supplies, accessories, part numbers, and international ordering information for purchasing.

Legal Information

Regulatory Notices and Warranty

Covers FCC compliance, limited warranty statements, and the Year 2000 warranty details.

Environmental Statement

Environmental Impact Reduction

Covers HP's efforts in reducing paper usage, eliminating ozone-depleting chemicals, and promoting recycling.

Product Longevity and Energy Efficiency

Discusses product longevity features, energy conservation, and ENERGY STAR compliance for the printer.

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