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hp psc 2100 series
all-in-one
reference guide
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contents 1 get help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 quick start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 use your hp psc with a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3 load originals and load paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 load originals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 load paper . . .
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hp psc 2100 series setup menu options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 7 additional setup information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 possible installation problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 set the language and region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 set the front-panel view angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 connect your hp psc to
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get help help description Setup Poster The Setup Poster provides instructions for setting up and configuring your HP PSC. Make sure you use the correct poster for your operating system (Windows or Macintosh). Product Tour The tour provides a brief introduction to the HP PSC and its capabilities, so you can start using it immediately. You can take the tour immediately after installing the HP PSC software, or to take the tour at any time, see the product specific online help. HP Photo & Imagi
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hp psc 2100 series help description Readme file After you install your software, you can access the Readme file from either the HP PSC 2100 Series CD-ROM or the HP PSC 2100 Series program folder. The Readme file contains late-breaking information that does not appear in the Reference Guide or the online help. To access the Readme file, do the following: For Windows: go to the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Programs or All Programs (XP), point to Hewlett-Packard, point to HP PSC 210
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quick start You can perform many functions using either the front panel or the HP PSC software. Even if you do not connect your HP PSC to a computer, you can use the front panel to copy documents or photos. You can change a wide variety of settings using the front-panel buttons and menu system. front panel Review the illustrations below and identify the location of the buttons on the front panel. You will not use all of the front-panel features in the tutorial, but features you may find
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hp psc 2100 series feature purpose 3 Setup: use to access menu options such as Scan Setup, Print Report, and Maintenance. 4 Left Arrow: use to scroll through menu settings or options. 5 Copies (1-99): use to change the number of copies for this copy job. This button can be used in conjunction with the arrow keys to change the number of copies. 6 Start Copy - Black: use to start a black and white copy. 7 Front-panel display: use to view system prompts and messages. 8 Cancel: use to stop a job,
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hp psc 2100 series The Director displays only the buttons that are appropriate for the selected device. 1 2 8 346 5 7 the hp photo & imaging director feature purpose 1 Select Device: Use this feature to select the product you want to use from the list of installed HP products. 2 Settings: Use this feature to view or change various settings for your HP device, such as print, scan, copy, or image unload. 3 Make Copies: Displays the Copy dialog box where you can select the copy quality, the num
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hp psc 2100 series for macintosh users ! Do one for the following: – For OS 9, double-click the HP Director icon on the desktop. – For OSX, double-click the HP Director icon on the dock. The following figure shows some of the features available through the HP Director for Macintosh. Consult the legend for a brief explanation of a specific feature. 1 2 346 5 78 the director for macintosh feature purpose 1 Unload Images: Unloads images from a photo card. 2 Scan Picture: Scans an image and displa
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load originals and load paper You can make copies from originals loaded on the glass. You can also print and copy onto a variety of paper types, weights, sizes, and transparency films. It is important, however, that you choose the right paper and make sure that it is loaded correctly and not damaged. load originals You can copy or scan any original by placing it on the glass. Many of the Reduce/Enlarge options, such as Fit to Page or Poster, will not work correctly if the glass and lid bac
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hp psc 2100 series lid Top edge of original 2 Close the lid. load paper Following is the basic procedure for loading paper. There are specific considerations for loading certain types of paper, transparency film, postcards, and envelopes. After you review this procedure, see tips for loading other types of paper in the paper tray on page 12, load envelopes on page 10, and load postcards or hagaki cards on page 11. For best results, adjust the paper settings each time you change paper types
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hp psc 2100 series 2 Tap the stack on a flat surface to align the edges of the paper, and then check the paper for the following: – Make sure it is free of rips, dust, wrinkles, and curled or bent edges. – Make sure all the paper in the stack is the same size and type, unless you are working with photo paper. 3 Insert paper into the paper tray print-side down until it stops. If you are using letterhead, insert the top of the page first. Be careful not to use too much or too little paper. Ch
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hp psc 2100 series 6 To prevent printed paper from falling off the tray, fully extend the output-tray extender. load envelopes Use the print feature of your software to print to envelopes with your HP PSC. Your HP PSC provides two methods for working with envelopes. Do not use shiny or embossed envelopes, or envelopes that have clasps or windows. • If you are printing one envelope, slide the envelope into the envelope slot, which is located on the right side toward the back of the output tr
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hp psc 2100 series Adjust the paper-width guide against the envelopes (be careful not to bend the envelopes). Make sure the envelopes fit within the tray (do not overload it). Consult the help files in your word processing software for details on how to format text for printing on envelopes. load postcards or hagaki cards Following is the procedure for loading postcards or hagaki cards. 1 Remove all paper from the paper tray, and then slide a stack of cards into the tray until they stop. Mak
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hp psc 2100 series 2 Adjust the paper-width guide against the cards, and then slide the paper-length guide in until it stops. Make sure the cards fit within the tray (do not overload it). tips for loading other types of paper in the paper tray The following table provides guidelines for loading certain types of paper and transparency film. For best results, adjust the paper settings each time you change paper types and paper sizes. For more information, see set the paper type on page 13. p
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hp psc 2100 series paper tips 4-by-6 inch photo Insert the photo paper with the print-side down into the paper tray until it paper (works only stops. Place the long edge of the photo paper against the right side of the with printing) paper tray, slide the paper-width guide up against the long edge of the photo paper, and slide the paper-length guide in until it stops. If the photo paper you are using has perforated tabs, load the photo paper so that the tabs are closest to you. Continuous (
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hp psc 2100 series 3 Press Enter to choose the displayed paper type. set the paper size The HP PSC can use Letter or A4 paper. Use the following procedure to set the paper size for copying. 1 Press Copy Options until Paper Size appears, then press Enter. 2 Press until the appropriate paper size appears. 3 Press Enter to choose the displayed paper size. 14 load originals and load paper
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use the copy features The copy features let you do the following: • Produce high-quality color and black-and-white copies using a variety of paper types and sizes, including iron-on transfers. • Reduce or enlarge the size of the copies you make from 25% to 400% of the copy’s original size. • Make the copy lighter or darker, adjust the color intensity, select the number of copies, and specify the quality of the copies you make. • Use special copying features to create a poster, make many si
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hp psc 2100 series increase copy The HP PSC provides three options that affect copy speed and quality. speed or quality • Best produces the highest quality for all paper and eliminates the banding (striping) effect that sometimes occurs in solid areas. Best copies more slowly than the other quality settings. • Normal delivers high-quality output and is the recommended setting for most of your copying. Normal copies faster than Best. • Fast copies faster than the Normal setting. The text is o
