[. . . ] quick help
hp deskjet 845c/825c series
table of contents
learn about the printer . 78
product specifications for the hp deskjet 845c/825c series printer. 87
learn about the printer
· introducing the hp deskjet 845c/825c series printer · terms and conventions · notices and acknowledgments · learning about printer features · using paper trays · printing with the hp deskjet 845c/825c printer · setting custom printing margins · using the taskbar icon
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introducing the hp deskjet 845c/825c series printer
Congratulations!You have purchased an HP Deskjet 845c/825c series printer which is equipped with the following features: · Dual-cartridge printing for the highest print quality · Single-cartridge printing that allows the printer to operate with only the tri-color print cartridge installed HP printers are designed to help you get the best results for your printing needs. [. . . ] Select the Features tab, then choose the following:
· Orientation: Appropriate orientation · Mirror Image: Check this box · Two-Sided Printing: Leave this box unchecked
5. Click OK to print.
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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.
For best results use hp iron-on t-shirt transfer paper.
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manual two-sided printing
preparing to print
1. Use one of the following methods to display the hp deskjet 845c/825c
series screen: · Click File > Print, then select Properties. The option selected varies depending on the software program you are using. The hp deskjet 845c/825c series screen displays three tab options: Setup, Features, and Advanced.
3. Select the Setup tab, then choose the following:
· Print Quality: Appropriate print quality · Paper Type: Appropriate paper type · Paper Size: Appropriate size
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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. Follow the instructions displayed on your screen to reload the paper and print the even-numbered pages.
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.
For best results use HP products.
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special features
· dual-cartridge printing · single-cartridge printing
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dual-cartridge printing
The dual-cartridge printing option allows your printer to provide the highest quality printouts. Click the Configuration tab and select the following option:
· Configure Print Cartridges: Two Print Cartridges.
4. Do not leave an empty print cartridge in the cradle, then configure the printer for single-cartridge printing. Doing so can damage the printer.
See also: print cartridge part numbers replacing a print cartridge
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single-cartridge printing
The printer can print with only the tri-color print cartridge installed. Color-only printing allows the printer to print in a full range of colors, including black.
Caution!Never configure the printer for one-cartridge printing with both the black and the tri-color print cartridges installed. Click the Configuration tab and select the following option:
· Configure Print Cartridges: One Color Print Cartridge.
4. Print according to the instructions for your document.
See also: print cartridge part numbers replacing a print cartridge
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product maintenance
· print cartridge status light · replacing a print cartridge · aligning print cartridges · automatically cleaning print cartridges · manually cleaning print cartridges and the print cradle · cleaning the printer case · refilling print cartridges · maintaining print cartridges · print cartridge part numbers · the hp deskjet toolbox
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print cartridge status light
understanding the print cartridge status light
The Print Cartridge Status light flashes when: · A print cartridge is improperly installed or malfunctioning · The wrong print cartridge type is used · The top cover is open
1. print cartridge status light
If the Print Cartridge Status light flashes, open the printer cover. See also: print cartridge part numbers
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replacing a print cartridge
Before buying replacement print cartridges, verify the correct part numbers.
Warning!Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children.
To replace a print cartridge:
1. Open the top cover.
The cradle moves to the center of the printer.
4. Lift the print cartridge out of the print cartridge cradle and discard it.
1. [. . . ] Use one of the following methods to display the hp deskjet 845c/825c
series screen: · Click File > Print, then select Properties. The option selected varies depending on the software program you are using. The hp deskjet 845c/825c series screen displays three tab options: Setup, Features, and Advanced.
2. Select the Advanced tab, then select the following option:
· Print in Grayscale: Deselect this box.
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