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Compaq 1400P Getting Started Manual

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  • Page 1 1400P Color Inkjet Printer Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 2 All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered 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 subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Step 1: Check The Printer Parts

    Setup Getting Started Guide Thank you for purchasing a Compaq 1400P color inkjet printer! Your new printer is an excellent choice for your everyday printing needs, yet it is also capable of printing your high resolution digital photos directly from your camera’s memory card.

  • Page 4: Step 2: Load Up To 100 Sheets Of Plain Paper

    Getting Started Guide Step 2: Load up to 100 sheets of plain paper Make sure you fully extend the paper supports. You can use many different types and sizes of paper. To avoid paper misfeeds, slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper.

  • Page 5: Step 4: Select Your Language

    Setup Step 4: Select your language When the power is connected, the printer will ask you to select your language. Press the Enter button to confirm you would like to set the language, and then use the Up and Down arrow buttons to find the language you wish to use for the LCD panel.

  • Page 6: Step 5: Install The Print Cartridges

    Getting Started Guide Step 5: Install the print cartridges Warning: Do not touch the gold contact areas on the back and bottom of the print cartridges. Note: Remove the tape from the bottom of the cartridge. First, push gently at the top of the front cover to release the latch, then pull the cover toward you...
  • Page 7 Setup SNAP! Note: Place black cartridge in right carrier. Step 6: Align the cartridges After installing the print cartridges and closing the cover, an alignment page will be automatically printed. From each alignment group on the alignment page, find the number under the alignment pattern that comes closest to forming a straight line.

  • Page 8: Step 7: Connect The Usb Cable

    Getting Started Guide Step 7: Connect the USB cable The Compaq 1400P can print photos directly from your digital camera memory card without the use of a PC (see “Printing directly from a memory card” on page 9). However, you can maximize the value of your printer by attaching it to your PC and installing the printer software.

  • Page 9: Step 8: Install The Printer Software

    If your computer is not already on, please turn it on now. Click Cancel on any screens similar to the one shown. Cancel Wait for the Compaq printer software installation screen shown in to appear. If it doesn’t, see page 21. Click Next and follow the instructions until the installation is complete.
  • Page 10 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 11: Printing Directly From A Memory Card

    Either way, your Compaq 1400P will deliver excellent results. Printing directly from a memory card The Compaq 1400P is equipped with a CompactFlash slot which enables you to print your photos without the use of a PC. Most digital cameras store their photos on a memory card.

  • Page 12: Control Panel Features

    Getting Started Guide Insert the side with the pin holes first, with the top lip facing you. When the card is properly inserted, the CompactFlash LED next to the slot will turn on. WARNING: Never remove the memory card when the CompactFlash light is flashing, or you could damage the card.
  • Page 13 Printing Button/Light Description Setup Provides access to the system setup menu. Use this button to cycle through all setup menus, and the Up/Down buttons to change the settings. Card Access Light Turns on when a CompactFlash card is properly inserted. It also flashes when the card is being accessed.

  • Page 14: About Dpof

    (check your camera’s documentation to determine if it supports DPOF). The 1400P can then read the DPOF file to determine which photos to print or save, so you don’t have to print an index or select photos on the printer.

  • Page 15: Printing Your Photos

    Printing Printing your photos Once you have placed your memory card in the card slot, it takes only a few steps to print your photos. Step 1: Print an index The first thing you will want to do is print an index (unless you are using DPOF, in which case you can proceed to Step 3).
  • Page 16 Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to find a photo size, and the Enter button to select it. The Compaq 1400P saves paper by fitting as many photos on a page as possible. The table below lists the paper sizes and the number of photos per page for each photo size.
  • Page 17 Printing Step 6: Print! You have made all of the necessary selections. To print your photos, simply press the Print button. If you would like to review your selections first, repeatedly press the Menu button to return to the previous menus. Each menu will show your selection, each indicated by an asterisk (*).

  • Page 18: Basic Printing

    Getting Started Guide Printing using your computer Although the Compaq 1400P will print photo quality images, it is also an excellent everyday printer. Basic printing Basic printing is as easy as: 1 Load the paper. 2 Open the file you want to print.

  • Page 19: 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 1400P. Printing envelopes To print on envelopes: 1 Load up to 10 envelopes vertically, with the print side facing you.

  • Page 20: 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 21 Saving Saving There are two ways you can save your photos using your Compaq 1400P: > Save photos using the Compaq 1400P control panel > Save photos using your computer Both methods require the printer to be attached to your computer. The Compaq 1400P printer software must also be installed.
  • Page 22 Use the PhotoSaver wizard to select and save photos. To start the PhotoSaver: > From the Start menu, click Programs Compaq 1400P Compaq 1400P PhotoSaver. and the PhotoSaver wizard will appear: The PhotoSaver wizard will guide you through the process of selecting and saving your photos to your computer.
  • Page 23 1 Make sure you click Cancel on any screens similar to in step 8 on 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.

  • Page 24: Uninstalling The Software

    If there is still a problem, uninstall and then reinstall the printer software: 1 From the Start menu, click: Programs Compaq 1400P Uninstall Compaq 1400P. 2 Follow the instructions on your screen. 3 To reinstall the printer software, See “Install the printer software” on page 7.

  • Page 25: 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 26: Contacting Compaq

    Search for solutions to common problems. > Learn new ways to use your printer. > Look for special offers and purchase inkjet supplies and media. To quickly navigate to the Compaq website, click: Start Program Files Compaq 1400P Compaq Online.

  • Page 27: Warranty Information

    Contact your Compaq services or by telephone. If mechanical wear authorized reseller or your problems cannot be > Compaq if you have any Damage from misuse, resolved using these questions about this abuse, or neglect methods, Compaq will Limited Warranty.
  • Page 28 Purchaser. It is God; (c) by operation Limitation of Remedy non- transferable. It outside the usage excludes expendable Compaq is not liable for parameters stated in the parts. any damages caused by Product's User's Guide; (d) the Product or the failure...
  • Page 29 of liability, however, will not apply to claims for personal injury. U.S.A. State Laws Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts. In such states, the limitations or exclusions of this Limited Warranty may not apply to you. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation in incidental or...

  • Page 30: Electronic Emission Notices

    Federal Compaq Computer one or more of the Communications Corporation following measures: Commission (FCC) P. O. Box 692000 >...

  • Page 31: Safety Information

    Corporation. global safety standards will cut the energy used by This product satisfies the with the use of specific up to 50 percent. Compaq Class B limits of EN 55022 authorized is proud to be a participant and safety requirements components.
  • Page 32 Getting Started Guide...

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