HP DeskJet 340 H User’s Guide Inkjet Printer for Notebook PC or Macintosh PowerBook US front cover 1 8/23/96, 4:59 PM
Acknowledgements Contents Apple, Mac, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. 1 The HP DeskJet 340 Printer Items in the Box ................................................................................................... 1 Printer Buttons and Lights .................................................................................. 1 Travel Tips .............................................................................................................
1 The HP DeskJet 340 Printer Printer Buttons and Lights The HP DeskJet 340 Printer The HP DeskJet 340 is a high-quality inkjet printer, giving you 600 x 300 dots per inch text and graphics printing on a variety of paper types and transparencies. For added convenience, the printer comes with a portable sheet feeder that can hold up to 30 sheets of paper. + Change Cartridge button Paper Feed button Press to move the print Press and hold to cartridge cradle to the eject paper.
2 Getting Started Connecting the Printer to Your Computer Connecting the Power Adapter You can use the HP DeskJet 340 printer with a PC or a Macintosh computer. You need to make sure, however, that you have the correct printer cable for your computer. The multivoltage power adapter can be used throughout the world, with voltages that range from 100 to 240 volts AC, at either 50 or 60 Hz. 1 Attach the power cord to the power adapter. Plug the other end of the cord into an AC outlet.
Getting Started 4 5 6 Place the print cartridge into the cradle, with the green arrow on the cartridge top pointing toward the printer. Be careful not to slide the print cartridge against the back of the cradle. A sliding motion can damage the electrical contacts on the print cartridge cradle. Push the top of the print cartridge forward, snapping it into place. Press the Change Cartridge button once and close the access door.
Getting Started Installing the Portable Sheet Feeder 3 Push the paper release lever down to the open position. To install the portable sheet feeder: 4 Slide the left paper width adjustment guide to the side of the sheet feeder. 1 Insert the two catches near the bottom of the sheet feeder into the corresponding slots near the bottom of the printer face. 4 5 2 Now rotate the top edge of the sheet feeder toward the printer and press the two units together.
Getting Started Feeding Paper Manually You may find that the paper you have loaded into the portable sheet feeder is not feeding well into the printer. In such cases you may wish to remove the portable sheet feeder and try feeding each sheet by hand. See “Removing the Portable Sheet Feeder” at the end of this chapter. To feed a sheet into the printer: 1 Insert the sheet into the paper feed slot with the edge of the paper against the alignment mark. Always insert the sheet with the print side up.
Getting Started Installing the Printer Software Instructions for DOS Users The HP DeskJet 340 printer can be used with both Microsoft Windows and DOS, and Apple Macintosh software applications. Follow the appropriate instructions in this section to install the printer software on your computer. If you are using the printer with Microsoft DOS, use the following procedure to install your printer configuration utility: • Insert the installation disk into drive A.
Getting Started You can print a directory listing to verify that your printer and computer are communicating. At the DOS prompt, type DIR>PRN and press Enter. The printer prints a list of file names from your current directory. When the printer has finished printing, you may have to press the Paper Feed button to eject the page.
3 Using Battery Power Supply Installing the Battery Pack Charging the Battery Pack In order to install a battery pack, you must first remove the portable sheet feeder. 1 Slide the cover of the battery compartment to the right and remove it from the printer. 1 Install the new battery pack in the printer. 2 Connect the power adapter to the AC outlet, and then to the printer. The printer starts charging the battery pack. The printer does not need to be turned on for charging to take place.
4 Supplies and Accessories Supply/Accessory Supplies and Accessories To order printer supplies or accessories, call your authorized HP dealer/distributor.
5 Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Hardware and Software Compatibility Windows Environment 80386 processor and above Microsoft Windows 3.1 and above DOS 3.3 and above 2 MB RAM minimum for monochrome imaging 4 MB RAM minimum for color imaging DOS Environment 8088 processor and above DOS 3.3 and above Macintosh Environment System 7.0.1 or above 4 MB RAM or above 7.5 MB of free hard disk space Color Print Speed* Paper Weight Full-color graphics: 4-7 minutes per page 16 to 24 lb.
Printer Specifications I/O Interface Dimensions (printer only) Centronics port with parallel, serial and serial infrared capability IrDA-compliant (serial enabled when used with Mac Adapter cable; serial infrared enabled when used with Infrared Adapter) 12.2 in. W x 2.6 in. H x 5.8 in. D (310 mm x 65 mm x 147 mm) Buffer Size 25,000 page life.
6 Customer Support Customer Support If your printer fails during the warranty period, • consult HP FIRST facsimile assistance services (U.S. and some countries in Europe and Asia-Pacific) • contact your authorized HP dealer/distributor Should you need additional support, call the HP Customer Support Center (in Asia-Pacific and the U.S.) or the European Customer Support Center. See the next few pages. If your printer fails after the warranty period, contact your authorized HP dealer/distributor. For U.S.
Customer Support Telephone Support During Warranty To speak with someone for technical assistance within the hardware warranty of your printer, call: US HP Customer Support Center ................................... (208) 323-2551 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 7 am to 6 pm MST; Wednesday 7 am to 4 pm MST) Europe European Customer Support Center Country Belgium Language French Hour 8:30 to 18:00 (M/T/Th/F) 8:30 to 16:00 (W) Number (00 31) 20.681.82.
Customer Support Electronic Information Services Additional Telephone Support For 24-hour access to information over your modem: US For help with printer service (failures only): HP Customer Support Center ................................... (208) 323-2551 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 7 am to 6 pm MST; Wednesday 7 am to 4 pm MST) CompuServe Printer drivers and interactive sharing of technical information are available on CompuServe’s HP Peripherals forum (GO HPDESKJET).
Regulatory Notices Regulatory Notices Potential for radio/television interference (U.S.A. only) The printer and the Mac Adapter cable (HP part no. C2660-80001) generate and use radio frequency energy and may cause interference to radio and television reception. Your printer and the Mac Adapter cable comply with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission rules for a Class B computing device.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to ISO / IEC Guide 22 and EN 45104 Manufacturer’s name: Hewlett-Packard Singapore (Pte) Ltd Manufacturer’s address: 20 Gul Way Singapore 2262 declares, that the product Product Name : DeskJet 340 Printer Model Number : C2655A Product Options : All conforms to the following Product Specifications: Safety : IEC 950 : 1991 + A1 + A2 / EN 60950 : 1992 + A1 + A2 EMC : CISPR 22 : 1993 / EN 55022 : 1994 Class B EN 50082-1: 1992 IEC 801-2 : 1991 / prEN 55024-2 : 1992 -
Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement HP Product Warranty Duration of Limited Software 90 Days Print cartridges 90 Days Printer peripheral hardware 1 Year A. Extent of Limited Warranty 1 Hewlett-Packard (HP) warrants to the end-user customer that HP products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, for a specified time after the date of purchase by the customer. The duration of this limited warranty is stated above.
H Printed on recycled paper © Copyright 1995 Hewlett-Packard Company Printed in U.S.A. 04/96 Manual Part No.
