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- Page 1 A4000 Color Printer, Copier, Scanner Fax All-In-One Getting Started Guide...
- Page 2 Group, L.P. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is provided "as is" without any warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice.
- Page 3 Additional information can be found in the printer software help file. Your Compaq Limited Warranty statement is located in the Appendix of this guide. See page 36 for information about contacting Compaq.
- Page 4 Getting Started Guide Step 2: Attach and extend trays Attach the scanner output tray by snapping it into the two slots in the front of the printer. Step 3: Load up to 100 sheets of plain paper To avoid paper misfeeds, slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper.
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Page 5: Step 4: Connect The Power Cord
Step 4: Connect the power cord Step 5: Select your language When the power is connected, the printer will ask you to select your language. Use the option button to find the language you wish to use for the LCD panel menus. -
Page 6: Step 6: Install The Print Cartridges
Getting Started Guide Step 6: Install the print cartridges Note: The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position when you open the cover. Warning: Do not touch the gold contact areas on the back and bottom of the print cartridges. SNAP! - Page 7 Step 8: Connect the USB cable The A4000 is an excellent standalone copier and fax. However, you can maximize the value of your printer by attaching it to your PC and installing the software. Note: In this example for...
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Page 8: Step 9: Connect The Telephone Line Cord
Getting Started Guide Step 9: Connect the telephone line cord To use the fax capabilities of the A4000, you will need to connect it to a working telephone line. Optionally, you can attach a telephone. This lets you use the fax line as a normal telephone line. -
Page 9: Step 10:Install The Printer Software
Step 10:Install the printer software If your computer is not already on, please turn it on now. Wait for the Compaq printer software installation screen shown in Congratulations! You have finished setting up your printer. Click Cancel on any screens similar to the one shown. - Page 10 Getting Started Guide...
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Page 11: Controls And Settings
Controls and settings This section describes the A4000 Control Panel, and the Settings Utility software. Control panel features Button keypad Dial a number or select a value for printing copies. scan Scan a document to your computer. copy Copy a document. -
Page 12: Menu Button
Getting Started Guide Button form feed pause/redial start/yes cancel/no Menu button The menu button is located to the left of the LCD display. Press the menu button after you press the fax, copy, scan, or setup buttons to access the settings menu for each operation. -
Page 13: Setup Button
> Set the date and time. If the A4000 is not connected to a PC, you can set the date and time here. >... -
Page 14: Main Settings Window
You can make changes to your settings even when your A4000 is not connected to your PC. Any changes will be sent to the A4000 the next time it is connected. Print settings The print settings give you access to the printer properties and settings. These allow you to control PC printing functions such as cartridge cleaning and alignment, paper size, orientation, etc. -
Page 15: Copy Settings
Copy settings The copy settings window controls how the A4000 makes copies. You can change the default standalone copy settings, so that the copy you expect to usually make will become your default setting. Choose your default copy type, quality, and contrast. - Page 16 Getting Started Guide...
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Page 17: Basic Printing
Printing Now that you have set up your Compaq A4000 and installed the A4000 software, you are ready to print your first document. Basic printing Basic printing is as easy as: 1 Load the paper. 2 Open the file you want to print. -
Page 18: Printing Photos
Choose a print quality of 1200x1200 dpi or higher. 3 Close Printer Properties and print. 4 Using photo paper and an optional photo cartridge will provide superior prints, but it is not required to get great looking photos from your A4000. Printing envelopes To print on envelopes: 1 Load up to 10 envelopes vertically, with the print side facing you. -
Page 19: Printing Banners
Compaq Inkjet Media is specifically engineered to give the best results when used with your Compaq inkjet printer. Compaq Inkjet Media may be purchased at your local retailer or on the internet. With printing software, you can create greeting cards, iron-on transfers, and many other printing projects. - Page 20 Getting Started Guide...
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Page 21: Preparing Documents For Copying
This will help prevent paper jams and will keep your A4000 working properly. Loading documents The A4000 can copy up to 30 sheets of paper at a time. To load your documents: > Place the documents face down into the document input tray. -
Page 22: Making A Copy
Getting Started Guide Note: Do not feed anything thicker than a normal sheet of paper into the scanner. For example, you cannot copy credit cards or a driver’s license. Doing so will damage your sleeve and the scanner. Making a copy To make a single copy with the default settings, simply press the copy button, and then press start. -
Page 23: Preparing Documents For Scanning
This will help prevent paper jams and will keep your A4000 working properly. Loading documents The A4000 can scan up to 30 sheets of paper at a time. To load your documents: > Place the documents face down into the document input tray. -
Page 24: Scanning With The Computer
Scanning with the computer To scan and save files on your PC, the Compaq A4000 provides a standard TWAIN interface for scanning documents. TWAIN is a common scanner interface supported by many application programs. Because the A4000 supports TWAIN, it is compatible with a wide range of software. -
Page 25: Scanning With The Scan Button
When scanning with the A4000 scan button, your scan settings are controlled by the A4000 settings utility. See “Using the settings utility” on page 11 for more information. Scanning with the scan button... -
Page 26: Scanning To A Folder
ASCII text and place the text in your email program for editing. If you select another file type with the A4000 settings utility, your documents will be scanned using the file type you choose and attached to your email message. -
Page 27: Changing Scan Settings
The remaining Scan To menu options are for defining your own applications. You can define up to six (6) additional applications using the A4000 settings utility. For instance, you can add Microsoft Paint to the menu and scan to BMP files for editing, or add Microsoft Word and scan to the RTF format for word processing. - Page 28 Then select only the area you need to scan, and don’t use a resolution above 300 DPI unless required. For additional information when scanning, see the A4000 TWAIN help file. All of the controls on the TWAIN window have pop-up help.
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Page 29: Preparing Documents For Faxing
Note: If you need to fax a thin, damaged, or unusually sized document, try the copy/scan sleeve. See “Using the copy/scan sleeve” on page 21. Loading documents The A4000 can fax up to 30 sheets of paper at a time. To load your documents: > Place the documents face down into the document input tray. -
Page 30: Changing Fax Settings
(for example, 9P7135551212). 4 Press start. The A4000 will dial the fax number and transmit the documents. Changing fax settings You can set the default fax settings with the settings utility. If you want to review the fax settings, or make changes for the current fax job, press the menu button after you press the fax button. -
Page 31: Quick Mode
Redial If the number you have dialed is busy or there is no answer, the A4000 will hang up, wait, and then redial the number. The number of retries, and the wait between tries, can be set using the Settings utility. Press the start button during the retry interval to try again immediately, or press the stop button to stop the redial altogether. -
Page 32: Receiving A Fax
A4000 ext socket. The answering machine will answer the call, and if a fax tone is detected, the A4000 will receive the fax. If the answering machine is off or not connected, the A4000 will still attempt to receive a fax after six or more rings. - Page 33 A4000. Mark it with a pencil or pen and feed it into the scanner. The A4000 software will then read your marks and fax your documents. To use a fax form, your A4000 must be attached to a PC with the A4000 software installed.
- Page 34 To print a fax form, first make sure the scanner input tray is empty. Then press the fax form button on the A4000 and the form will print. A triangle to the left of a checkbox indicates a default setting. You do not have to mark the box to accept the default.
- Page 35 The installation screen did not appear 1 Make sure you click Cancel on any screens similar to page 7. 2 Make sure the Compaq printer software CD is in your CD-ROM drive. 3 From the desktop, double-click My Computer. 4 Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon.
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Page 36: Uninstalling The Software
(see page 4 for illustrations). 2 Remove the paper. 3 Close the front cover. 4 Copy, scan, or fax your document again. Note: Don’t place more than 30 pages into the document feeder. Printers. Uninstall Compaq A4000... -
Page 37: Paper Jams
Compaq Inkjet Media for the best results. > Align and/or clean the print cartridges from the Printer Properties Maintenance tab. > Don’t use refilled print cartridges. For best results, use Compaq recommended supplies. Printing is slow Printing can be slow for several normal reasons. >... -
Page 38: Contacting Compaq
> Check whether the USB cable is connected to both the A4000 and your PC. Lastly, try your task again later if the A4000 is busy processing a previous task. Scanning menu does not appear The Scan To menu is created by your computer. If the A4000 has not been attached to a PC with the settings utility installed, the Scan To menu will be blank when you press the scan button. -
Page 39: Warranty Service
Compaq Inkjet Printer questions. What is not covered by this limited warranty? > Product purchased from anyone other than Compaq or a Compaq authorized reseller > Product purchased outside the United States or Canada > Software products... -
Page 40: Limited Warranty
Compaq brand name. A Compaq Hardware Product is defined as Compaq Inkjet Printer. Contact your Compaq authorized reseller or Compaq if you have any questions about this Limited Warranty. Compaq's obligations with respect to Software distributed by Compaq under the Compaq brand... - Page 41 Limitation of Remedy Compaq is not liable for any damages caused by the Product or the failure of the Product to perform, including any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damages, or consequential damages.
- Page 42 FCC regulations. Any questions regarding this compliance information statement should be directed to: Compaq Computer Corporation P. O. Box 692000 Mail Stop 510101 Houston, TX 77269-2000 Or, call (281) 514-3333 Service and Support...
- Page 43 A declaration of conformity with the requirements of the Directive has been signed by the assigned parties within Compaq Computer Corporation. This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN 55022 and safety requirements of EN 60950.
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Page 44: Safety Information
This feature will cut the energy used by up to 50 percent. Compaq is proud to be a participant in this program. As an Energy Star Partner, Compaq Computer...