[. . . ] HP Deskjet D1300 series HP Photosmart Software Help © 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L. P. Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of features that make it accessible for people with disabilities. Hewlett-Packard Company notices The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of this material is prohibited without prior written permission of Hewlett-Packard, except as allowed under copyright laws. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. [. . . ] Download printer software updates for the latest features and improvements. Make the HP Deskjet the default printer You can set the HP Deskjet as the default printer to use from any software program. This means that the HP Deskjet is automatically selected in the printer drop-down list when you click Print from the File menu in a software program. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers. Right-click the HP Deskjet icon, and then click Set as Default Printer. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes. Right-click the HP Deskjet icon, and then click Set as Default Printer. Set default print settings The HP Deskjet uses default print settings for all documents unless you specify other settings. HP Photosmart Software Help 41 Chapter 8 To save time when printing, set the default print settings to options that you use often. That way, you do not have to specify the options every time you use the printer. Double-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on the right side of the Windows taskbar. 1 HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon 2. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to Print Settings, and then click Printer Settings. Make changes to the print settings, and then click OK. Printer Properties dialog box The printer is controlled by software that is installed on your computer. Use the printer software, also known as the printer driver, to change the print settings for a document. Note The Printer Properties dialog box is also referred to as the Printing Preferences dialog box. Note The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on the software program you are using. 42 HP Deskjet D1300 series What's This?help to learn about the features that you see on the Printer Properties dialog box. What's This?An explanation of the feature is displayed. Ink Status window The Ink Status window is displayed each time the printer prints a file. The window displays the approximate ink level of each print cartridge. Note This feature might not be available in your operating environment. Print cartridge information and ordering For print cartridge information and to link to HP's Web site for ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge Information button. Displaying the Ink Status window If you do not want the Ink Status window to appear when you print, select the Do not show this again check box in the lower-left corner of the window. If you previously chose not to show the Ink Status window but now want it to appear when you print, follow these steps: 1. A list that includes the printers installed on your computer is displayed. Highlight the printer name, and then right-click to display a list of options. 5. HP Photosmart Software Help 43 Chapter 8 Download printer software updates Download the latest printer software update every few months to ensure you have the latest features and improvements. [. . . ] USB cables C6518A HP USB A­B 2-meter cable 72 HP Deskjet D1300 series C Technical information Printer specifications Environmental product stewardship program Regulatory notices Printer specifications The HP Deskjet has the following specifications and requirements. Physical specifications Printer dimension (with the tray extended): 142 mm high x 422 mm wide x 346 mm deep (5. 6 inches high x 16. 6 inches wide x 13. 62 inches deep) Printer weight (without print cartridges): 2. 04 kg (4. 5 lbs) Software compatibility Windows compatible (98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP) Memory 384 KB integrated memory Minimum system requirements Operating system Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP Processor Pentium II or equivalent RAM 64 MB Hard disk space 200 MB Note For best printing performance, use a USB 2. 0 compatible cable. Paper tray capacity Plain paper sheets: Up to 80 Paper size For a complete list of supported media sizes, see the printer software. Paper weights Letter Paper: 65 to 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lb) Legal Paper: 70 to 90 g/m² (20 to 24 lb) Envelopes: 70 to 90 g/m² (20 to 24 lb) Cards: Up to 200 g/m² (110-lb index maximum) Photo Paper: Up to 280 g/m² (75-lb index maximum) Environmental product stewardship program Hewlett-Packard is committed to providing quality products in an environmentally sound manner. The number of materials has been kept to a minimum while ensuring proper functionality and reliability. [. . . ]