1. Make sure the HP is on and paper is loaded in the tray.
2. Gently lower the print carriage access door at the front of the unit. Do not force it.
3. Press down on the print cartridge gently to release it. Pull it towards you and remove.
4. Take the new cartridge out of its packaging. Gently remove the plastic tape by pulling on the pink pull tab.
5. Slide the new print cartridge into the empty slot, and gently push forward until it clicks into place. If it does not click, do not force it. Remove it, and try again.
6. Close the print carriage access door. An alignment sheet will print to make sure everything is lining up.
Friday, January 30, 2015
How to Reset the IP on an Intermec 3400
1. Open your web browser and enter the current IP address for your Intermec 3400 printer into the 'Address' bar. Press 'Enter.' The 'EasyLAN' web browser interface will appear.
2. Enter your printer server access password into the field and click 'Login.' The password is 'intermec' (lower case) by default, if you have never changed it.
3. Scroll down the page and click on the link that says 'TCP/IP Settings.' The 'Configure TCP/IP page' will appear.
4. Select the 'Enable' radio button for the 'TCP/IP' section.
5. Scroll down to the 'IP Address' section and enter the new IP address for the Intermac 3400 printer into the 'IP Address' field in the format 'a.b.c.d' where each letter is a number from 0 to 255. A standard IP address looks like '192.168.1.2'.
6. Click 'Submit' and a confirmation page will appear. Click 'OK' to return to the main page. Exit your browser when you are finished.
2. Enter your printer server access password into the field and click 'Login.' The password is 'intermec' (lower case) by default, if you have never changed it.
3. Scroll down the page and click on the link that says 'TCP/IP Settings.' The 'Configure TCP/IP page' will appear.
4. Select the 'Enable' radio button for the 'TCP/IP' section.
5. Scroll down to the 'IP Address' section and enter the new IP address for the Intermac 3400 printer into the 'IP Address' field in the format 'a.b.c.d' where each letter is a number from 0 to 255. A standard IP address looks like '192.168.1.2'.
6. Click 'Submit' and a confirmation page will appear. Click 'OK' to return to the main page. Exit your browser when you are finished.
How to Clean an Epson Print Head
1. Make sure the Epson printer is switched on, then press the self-cleaning button on the front console. The printer will run through a cleaning cycle, after which you will be prompted to print a test page. If the test page is blurry or otherwise unacceptable, proceed to step 2 for a deeper cleaning.
2. Raise the printer cover and let the print head stop moving before you touch anything inside.
3. Remove the cover on the printer cartridges on the back, right-hand side of the printer. The cover swings up and toward the back of the printer.
4. Remove the printer cartridges by squeezing the tabs on both narrow ends, then lift straight up. Set the cartridges aside in the same order that your remove them.
5. Check the nozzles in the bottom of the compartment that holds the printer cartridges. You are looking for a row of small holes that feed ink to the printer.
6. Dip a cotton swab in alcohol, then scrub the nozzles to remove dried, encrusted printer ink. Use fresh cotton swabs dipped in alcohol until all ink is removed from the nozzles.
7. Wait for the alcohol to evaporate, then blast each nozzle with a burst of compressed air to dislodge any remaining particles of ink.
8. Replace the printer cartridges in the same order as you removed them. Press down gently on each cartridge until it clicks into place.
9. Close the Epson printer cover and print a test page.
2. Raise the printer cover and let the print head stop moving before you touch anything inside.
3. Remove the cover on the printer cartridges on the back, right-hand side of the printer. The cover swings up and toward the back of the printer.
4. Remove the printer cartridges by squeezing the tabs on both narrow ends, then lift straight up. Set the cartridges aside in the same order that your remove them.
5. Check the nozzles in the bottom of the compartment that holds the printer cartridges. You are looking for a row of small holes that feed ink to the printer.
6. Dip a cotton swab in alcohol, then scrub the nozzles to remove dried, encrusted printer ink. Use fresh cotton swabs dipped in alcohol until all ink is removed from the nozzles.
7. Wait for the alcohol to evaporate, then blast each nozzle with a burst of compressed air to dislodge any remaining particles of ink.
8. Replace the printer cartridges in the same order as you removed them. Press down gently on each cartridge until it clicks into place.
9. Close the Epson printer cover and print a test page.
How to Create Your Own Printable Tournament Bracket Sheets
1. Divide the teams in half. You need to start with an equal number on each side.
2. Draw lines of the right and left-hand sides of a horizontal piece of paper. Draw one line for every team or competitor in the tournament.
3. Draw a single straight line between every two lines on the sides. Draw another single line between the two brackets now in the second column, and continue until you have just one line in the middle. For example, if you start with 16 lines, with eight on each side, you should end up with four columns that decrease in size until there are just two there are just two lines in the middle.
4. Enter the names of the teams or competitors in the columns on the end. They should be entered by seed. For example, if there are 16 teams, the No. 1 seed must be on the opposite side of the page from the No. 2 seed, and No. 1 must start against No. 16, and No. 2 must start against No. 15. The No. 3 seed must be on the opposite side of the No. 4 seed. No. 3 must start against No. 14, and No. 4 against No. 12 and so forth. Set up the tournament so, in the event all of the favorites win each round, No. 1 meets No. 2 in the final lines in the middle.
5. Enter the name of each winning team in the next open bracket. For example, if No. 1 is Northwest and No. 16 is Westside, and Northwest wins, write Northwest in the second column. Fill in the bracket with actual winners until you get to the middle. Most brackets don't have a dedicated space to list the final winner since there is no other round to play.
2. Draw lines of the right and left-hand sides of a horizontal piece of paper. Draw one line for every team or competitor in the tournament.
3. Draw a single straight line between every two lines on the sides. Draw another single line between the two brackets now in the second column, and continue until you have just one line in the middle. For example, if you start with 16 lines, with eight on each side, you should end up with four columns that decrease in size until there are just two there are just two lines in the middle.
4. Enter the names of the teams or competitors in the columns on the end. They should be entered by seed. For example, if there are 16 teams, the No. 1 seed must be on the opposite side of the page from the No. 2 seed, and No. 1 must start against No. 16, and No. 2 must start against No. 15. The No. 3 seed must be on the opposite side of the No. 4 seed. No. 3 must start against No. 14, and No. 4 against No. 12 and so forth. Set up the tournament so, in the event all of the favorites win each round, No. 1 meets No. 2 in the final lines in the middle.
5. Enter the name of each winning team in the next open bracket. For example, if No. 1 is Northwest and No. 16 is Westside, and Northwest wins, write Northwest in the second column. Fill in the bracket with actual winners until you get to the middle. Most brackets don't have a dedicated space to list the final winner since there is no other round to play.
How to Clean a Laserjet 1200
1. Unplug the power cord to turn the printer off and wait for the printer to cool completely.
2. Open the toner door and remove the toner cartridge. Cover the toner to protect it from light.
3. Wipe up any residue you see from the media path and the cavity where the toner cartridge rested. Use a lint-free, dry cloth to do this. Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the toner door.
4. Load a transparency into the manual feed paper tray (above the bulk paper tray). Hold down the 'Go' button on the front left of the printer for 10 seconds and then release it. Wait until the cleaning process finishes.
5. Clean the pickup roller by first unplugging the power cord and letting the printer cool. Open the toner door and remove the toner.
6. Remove the pickup roller by releasing the small white tabs on either side and rotating the roller towards the front.
7. Dip a clean lint-free cloth in isopropyl alcohol. Scrub the roller to remove any dirt, and then dry it completely with a second clean lint-free cloth.
8. Rotate the roller away from you as you replace it in the printer until it snaps into place. Replace the toner cartridge, close the door and plug in the printer again.
2. Open the toner door and remove the toner cartridge. Cover the toner to protect it from light.
3. Wipe up any residue you see from the media path and the cavity where the toner cartridge rested. Use a lint-free, dry cloth to do this. Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the toner door.
4. Load a transparency into the manual feed paper tray (above the bulk paper tray). Hold down the 'Go' button on the front left of the printer for 10 seconds and then release it. Wait until the cleaning process finishes.
5. Clean the pickup roller by first unplugging the power cord and letting the printer cool. Open the toner door and remove the toner.
6. Remove the pickup roller by releasing the small white tabs on either side and rotating the roller towards the front.
7. Dip a clean lint-free cloth in isopropyl alcohol. Scrub the roller to remove any dirt, and then dry it completely with a second clean lint-free cloth.
8. Rotate the roller away from you as you replace it in the printer until it snaps into place. Replace the toner cartridge, close the door and plug in the printer again.
How to Troubleshoot a Sharp Cash Register
1. Check the printer to make sure that the paper roll is full and installed correctly. Paper issues can cause sales to go through without printing a receipt, and a crooked paper roll can easily jam the printer. Make sure that your paper is EPSON approved, as Sharp printers are prone to becoming noisy when used with lower quality paper. When installing the paper roll, refrain from touching the print head or the motor.
2. Press the 'CL' key, then press 'ESC' twice. This is the cash register's error escape function, allowing you to bypass a transaction or other user input that has caused the machine to freeze up.
3. If you are using an SD memory card to transfer data, verify that the card has empty space. New memory cards may need to be formatted before they can be used with the cash register. To format a memory card, consult your user manual for the correct key input pattern for your machine. Additionally, make sure that the write-protect switch on the card is set to 'Protected.'
4. Slide the hidden lever on the bottom of the machine to manually open the cash drawer. This allows the user access to the drawer even in the event of a power failure. It is important to note that the drawer cannot be manually opened if it has been physically locked with the cash register key.
2. Press the 'CL' key, then press 'ESC' twice. This is the cash register's error escape function, allowing you to bypass a transaction or other user input that has caused the machine to freeze up.
3. If you are using an SD memory card to transfer data, verify that the card has empty space. New memory cards may need to be formatted before they can be used with the cash register. To format a memory card, consult your user manual for the correct key input pattern for your machine. Additionally, make sure that the write-protect switch on the card is set to 'Protected.'
4. Slide the hidden lever on the bottom of the machine to manually open the cash drawer. This allows the user access to the drawer even in the event of a power failure. It is important to note that the drawer cannot be manually opened if it has been physically locked with the cash register key.
How to Reset the Ink Memory Level on an HP Ink Cartridge
1. Open the printer cover to remove the ink cartridge from the printer.
2. Apply a piece of tape to your HP ink cartridge to cover the four lateral contacts at the very left corner starting from the top.
3. Insert the ink cartridge back into its place. Ignore the error message. Let the printer print an alignment page.
4. Remove the ink cartridge from the printer. Remove the tape.
5. Apply the piece of tape to cover the four lateral contacts at the very right corner starting from the top.
6. Insert the ink cartridge back into its place. Ignore the error message. Let the printer print an alignment page.
7. Remove the ink cartridge for the final time. Remove the tape.
8. Insert the ink cartridge back into to your printer. Let the printer print off an alignment page. You should find your ink levels reset.
2. Apply a piece of tape to your HP ink cartridge to cover the four lateral contacts at the very left corner starting from the top.
3. Insert the ink cartridge back into its place. Ignore the error message. Let the printer print an alignment page.
4. Remove the ink cartridge from the printer. Remove the tape.
5. Apply the piece of tape to cover the four lateral contacts at the very right corner starting from the top.
6. Insert the ink cartridge back into its place. Ignore the error message. Let the printer print an alignment page.
7. Remove the ink cartridge for the final time. Remove the tape.
8. Insert the ink cartridge back into to your printer. Let the printer print off an alignment page. You should find your ink levels reset.
How to Disable the Fax in a Multifunction Printer
1. Press the 'power' button and wait for the printer to turn on. Press the 'Menu' or 'Settings' button.
2. Use the 'arrow buttons' or 'up' and 'down' keys on the printer to navigate to the 'Settings' or 'Options' menu on the printer display.
3. Scroll through until you see an option for 'Fax' and press the 'Enter' or 'Select' button on the printer. On some printers the 'Menu' or 'Check mark icon' button may be the select option.
4. Scroll through until you see either 'Disable Fax' or 'Turn off Fax.' The exact wording in the on screen menu may vary slightly depending on your printer make and model. Select the disable or off option and select 'Yes' or 'OK' to confirm.
2. Use the 'arrow buttons' or 'up' and 'down' keys on the printer to navigate to the 'Settings' or 'Options' menu on the printer display.
3. Scroll through until you see an option for 'Fax' and press the 'Enter' or 'Select' button on the printer. On some printers the 'Menu' or 'Check mark icon' button may be the select option.
4. Scroll through until you see either 'Disable Fax' or 'Turn off Fax.' The exact wording in the on screen menu may vary slightly depending on your printer make and model. Select the disable or off option and select 'Yes' or 'OK' to confirm.
How to Find an Inkjet Printer That Prints on CDs
1. Understand the difference. The main difference between printers that can print on CDs and printers that cannot is the paper carriage. Just like normal printers that have thickness settings to accommodate envelopes and labels, a printer that prints on CDs is designed to handle thick, rigid discs.
2. Most printers have a special tray that you place the CD into and then run through the printer. Others have a special slot or drawer for CD-Rs. You will need to change the printer settings on your computer to print CDs.
3. Determine your needs. You'll probably want a printer that you can use for photos and documents, as well as CDs. Dedicated CD printers for bulk labeling exist, but these are usually high-end, high-priced and for professional use.
4. Go shopping. There are many CD printers on affordable on the market. Simply do an Internet search for 'CD printers.' Look for models in your price range that fit your needs. Go with brands you trust.
5. Look for the right features. You want an inkjet printer that functions as a normal printer and has the ability to print CDs. Stand-alone, dedicated CD printers are probably not what you want.
6. Read reviews. The technology is relatively new and a lot of models have some kinks. See how the loading mechanism works. Many users report problems and some minor annoyances, such as having to load and reload and problems with alignment.
7. Buy a printer. Once your research is finished, go out and buy it.
2. Most printers have a special tray that you place the CD into and then run through the printer. Others have a special slot or drawer for CD-Rs. You will need to change the printer settings on your computer to print CDs.
3. Determine your needs. You'll probably want a printer that you can use for photos and documents, as well as CDs. Dedicated CD printers for bulk labeling exist, but these are usually high-end, high-priced and for professional use.
4. Go shopping. There are many CD printers on affordable on the market. Simply do an Internet search for 'CD printers.' Look for models in your price range that fit your needs. Go with brands you trust.
5. Look for the right features. You want an inkjet printer that functions as a normal printer and has the ability to print CDs. Stand-alone, dedicated CD printers are probably not what you want.
6. Read reviews. The technology is relatively new and a lot of models have some kinks. See how the loading mechanism works. Many users report problems and some minor annoyances, such as having to load and reload and problems with alignment.
7. Buy a printer. Once your research is finished, go out and buy it.
How to Reset the R340 Ink Pad (8 Steps)
1. Turn on the printer.
2. Download the SSC Service Utility setup file to your computer's desktop (See Resources). Double-click on the 'sscserve.exe' setup file and follow the installation prompts.
3. Click on the Windows 'Start' button, followed by the 'All Programs' menu option. Click on the SSC Service Utility folder and open the program.
4. Select the appropriate printer model from both-drop down menu boxes, listed under the 'Configuration' tab.
5. Click on the top-right 'X' button to close the program window.
6. Examine the system tray, located on the bottom right portion of the Windows tool bar. Right-click the small striped printer icon with your mouse to open the SSC Service Utility options menu.
7. Hover the mouse over the 'Protection counter' menu option and select 'Reset protection counter.'
8. Confirm the 'Has the ink pad been replaced' message by clicking the 'Yes' button. After the program completes the reset process, you may use the printer normally.
2. Download the SSC Service Utility setup file to your computer's desktop (See Resources). Double-click on the 'sscserve.exe' setup file and follow the installation prompts.
3. Click on the Windows 'Start' button, followed by the 'All Programs' menu option. Click on the SSC Service Utility folder and open the program.
4. Select the appropriate printer model from both-drop down menu boxes, listed under the 'Configuration' tab.
5. Click on the top-right 'X' button to close the program window.
6. Examine the system tray, located on the bottom right portion of the Windows tool bar. Right-click the small striped printer icon with your mouse to open the SSC Service Utility options menu.
7. Hover the mouse over the 'Protection counter' menu option and select 'Reset protection counter.'
8. Confirm the 'Has the ink pad been replaced' message by clicking the 'Yes' button. After the program completes the reset process, you may use the printer normally.
How to Use Black Ink on a Canon MX860
1. Turn on the printer and the attached computer. Boot up the operating system on the computer and allow all start-up procedures to finish.
2. Click the Windows or 'Start' button at the bottom left corner of the screen, then select the 'Printers' option from the menu, or click 'Control Panel' then 'Hardware' then 'Printers.'
3. Right-click the MX860's icon in the 'Printers' folder to bring up a pop-up menu. Click 'Preferences' or 'Properties' from the menu to open a new window.
4. Click the 'Main' tab and then click the box next to 'Grayscale Printing' so a check mark appears in the box. Click the 'Ok' button at the bottom of the window to save your selection.
Mac
1. Turn on the computer and printer and start up the operating system. Open the application you wish to print from.
2. Click 'File' in the application, then click 'Print.' Click on the 'Down' arrow to open an expanded print menu.
3. Click 'Quality and Media' from the expanded menu. Click the box next to 'Grayscale Printing' so a check mark appears in it, the click the 'Print' button at the bottom of the window.
2. Click the Windows or 'Start' button at the bottom left corner of the screen, then select the 'Printers' option from the menu, or click 'Control Panel' then 'Hardware' then 'Printers.'
3. Right-click the MX860's icon in the 'Printers' folder to bring up a pop-up menu. Click 'Preferences' or 'Properties' from the menu to open a new window.
4. Click the 'Main' tab and then click the box next to 'Grayscale Printing' so a check mark appears in the box. Click the 'Ok' button at the bottom of the window to save your selection.
Mac
1. Turn on the computer and printer and start up the operating system. Open the application you wish to print from.
2. Click 'File' in the application, then click 'Print.' Click on the 'Down' arrow to open an expanded print menu.
3. Click 'Quality and Media' from the expanded menu. Click the box next to 'Grayscale Printing' so a check mark appears in it, the click the 'Print' button at the bottom of the window.
How to Replace the Waste Ink Pad on the Canon 160 Copier
1. Turn the Canon Pixma MP160 off but make sure the printer's power cable is plugged in to a working outlet.
2. Open the front lid of the Canon Pixma MP160 printer.
3. Locate the waste ink pad on the inside of the printer. You will find it in the center section of the internal components, just to the right of the tray that contains the ink cartridges. The waste ink pad is a rounded piece of white foam. Pull on the waste ink pad to remove it from the printer. Be careful, because the pad will most likely have wet ink on it.
4. Insert the new waste ink pad in the same place you removed the old one and then shut the printer lid.
5. Hold down the 'Power' and 'Stop' buttons at the same time.
6. Release the 'Stop' button twice when the 'Power' light comes on and then press the 'Stop' button twice more.
7. Release both the 'Power' and 'Stop' buttons to put the printer into service mode.
8. Press the 'Stop' button four times to reset the waste ink pad counter.
2. Open the front lid of the Canon Pixma MP160 printer.
3. Locate the waste ink pad on the inside of the printer. You will find it in the center section of the internal components, just to the right of the tray that contains the ink cartridges. The waste ink pad is a rounded piece of white foam. Pull on the waste ink pad to remove it from the printer. Be careful, because the pad will most likely have wet ink on it.
4. Insert the new waste ink pad in the same place you removed the old one and then shut the printer lid.
5. Hold down the 'Power' and 'Stop' buttons at the same time.
6. Release the 'Stop' button twice when the 'Power' light comes on and then press the 'Stop' button twice more.
7. Release both the 'Power' and 'Stop' buttons to put the printer into service mode.
8. Press the 'Stop' button four times to reset the waste ink pad counter.
How to Calibrate Colors on a Konica Bizhub (4 Steps)
1. Go to the Application screen on the LCD panel located on the printer and press on 'Edit Color.' Press on 'Color Adjustment.'
2. If unhappy with the hue of your copy, press 'hue.' Look at the 'hue' screen and press the arrow keys in the direction you wish to change the color hue. Press 'Sample Copy'.
3. Take a sheet of paper and place in the top left corner of the glass surface of the Bizhub. You will see that the area is marked 'Sample Area' alongside the glass area. Press the 'Start' button on top of the Bizhub.
4. Wait for the Bizhub to produce a sample sheet. Look at the finished sample sheet -- there are six options showing three incremental 'plus' hue options and the three incremental 'negative' hue options. Select the one you like and press to confirm the required hue adjustment on the 'Hue' screen. You have now calibrated your colors as desired.
2. If unhappy with the hue of your copy, press 'hue.' Look at the 'hue' screen and press the arrow keys in the direction you wish to change the color hue. Press 'Sample Copy'.
3. Take a sheet of paper and place in the top left corner of the glass surface of the Bizhub. You will see that the area is marked 'Sample Area' alongside the glass area. Press the 'Start' button on top of the Bizhub.
4. Wait for the Bizhub to produce a sample sheet. Look at the finished sample sheet -- there are six options showing three incremental 'plus' hue options and the three incremental 'negative' hue options. Select the one you like and press to confirm the required hue adjustment on the 'Hue' screen. You have now calibrated your colors as desired.
How to Know If Your Print Head Is Bad (4 Steps)
1. Open your printer cover and check to see if it moves at all first. If not, the print head motor (what powers the unit) may be bad.
2. Attempt to clean your print head if it does move. This option is available on the 'Service,' 'Cleaning' or similar tab of your printer options (click CTRL + P then 'Properties' to find these options). Go through both the standard cleaning and the more advanced cleaning.
3. Repeat the cleaning process at least three times. If the print-outs are still blurry or the ink is not transferring to the page at all, then the print head may just be bad.
4. Try to clean the print head manually as an additional check to see if the print head is bad. Remove it from the printer (if possible--some print heads are not removable). Place the print head in a saucer full of isopropyl alcohol and let it soak overnight. If the printout is still spotty, has lines or doesn't print at all, then the head is bad. If it is not removable, you have to rely on Steps 1 through 3 to determine if it is permanently damaged.
2. Attempt to clean your print head if it does move. This option is available on the 'Service,' 'Cleaning' or similar tab of your printer options (click CTRL + P then 'Properties' to find these options). Go through both the standard cleaning and the more advanced cleaning.
3. Repeat the cleaning process at least three times. If the print-outs are still blurry or the ink is not transferring to the page at all, then the print head may just be bad.
4. Try to clean the print head manually as an additional check to see if the print head is bad. Remove it from the printer (if possible--some print heads are not removable). Place the print head in a saucer full of isopropyl alcohol and let it soak overnight. If the printout is still spotty, has lines or doesn't print at all, then the head is bad. If it is not removable, you have to rely on Steps 1 through 3 to determine if it is permanently damaged.
How to Reset an Epson R340 Printer
1. Press the 'Setup' button on the printer's front panel.
2. Press the 'Up' arrow to select 'Restore Factory Settings.'
3. Press the 'Right' arrow.
4. Select 'OK.'
5. Push the 'Setup' button on the front panel to exit the menu.
2. Press the 'Up' arrow to select 'Restore Factory Settings.'
3. Press the 'Right' arrow.
4. Select 'OK.'
5. Push the 'Setup' button on the front panel to exit the menu.
How to Scan Images on a HP Printer (5 Steps)
1. Decide how the scanned image will be used. For example will the image be printed, digitally edited, used in a digital photo frame, or resized? These factors, along with others, will determine the resolution and file format as described in step 4. DPI dots per inch affect the resolution--the more dpi, the sharper the image. JPEGs, GIFs, and TIFFs are examples of file formats for a scanned image when saved on a computer.
2. After deciding how the image will be used, start the computer scanning software. The computer program can be an image editing software, like Photoshop or the HP scanning software program, including drivers, which came with your printer. You can also download scanning software and drivers from HP's website. Clean the scanner's glass before placing the image on it.
3. After preparations, select FILE>ACQUIRE (or SCANNER or IMPORT, depending on the scanning software used). Adjust the resolution (standard setting 300 dpi, see step 4 for details), color mode, add a filter effect, size and other settings to achieve the best quality scan. Run preview to confirm the results before the final scanning.
4. Save the scanned image as a TIFF for archiving. TIFF files can be resaved and edited without compression loss, thus maintaining the high quality of an image. If you are enlarging an original 4 x 6 photo to 8.5 x 11, save the scanned image as a TIFF at 600 dpi resolution. TIFFs provide more detail than other file formats. Scanned images for email and posting on the Web, which are to be viewed on a monitor, should be saved as JPEGs at 75 or 100 dpi. JPEGs generate smaller file sizes, which download faster on the Internet. Increase the resolution to 150 or 300 dpi only if you are emailing a scanned JPEG image for the recipient to print. Save JPEGs at the maximum quality setting.
5. Share your scanned images. Now you know the basics of scanning an image. Restore old photographs, edit images in your favorite software program, add text, create a scrapbook, load your scanned images into a digital frame or simply frame your photo and hang it on the wall. Digital technology is only limited by a person's imagination. Don't let your imagination restrict your infinite power to create and dream.
2. After deciding how the image will be used, start the computer scanning software. The computer program can be an image editing software, like Photoshop or the HP scanning software program, including drivers, which came with your printer. You can also download scanning software and drivers from HP's website. Clean the scanner's glass before placing the image on it.
3. After preparations, select FILE>ACQUIRE (or SCANNER or IMPORT, depending on the scanning software used). Adjust the resolution (standard setting 300 dpi, see step 4 for details), color mode, add a filter effect, size and other settings to achieve the best quality scan. Run preview to confirm the results before the final scanning.
4. Save the scanned image as a TIFF for archiving. TIFF files can be resaved and edited without compression loss, thus maintaining the high quality of an image. If you are enlarging an original 4 x 6 photo to 8.5 x 11, save the scanned image as a TIFF at 600 dpi resolution. TIFFs provide more detail than other file formats. Scanned images for email and posting on the Web, which are to be viewed on a monitor, should be saved as JPEGs at 75 or 100 dpi. JPEGs generate smaller file sizes, which download faster on the Internet. Increase the resolution to 150 or 300 dpi only if you are emailing a scanned JPEG image for the recipient to print. Save JPEGs at the maximum quality setting.
5. Share your scanned images. Now you know the basics of scanning an image. Restore old photographs, edit images in your favorite software program, add text, create a scrapbook, load your scanned images into a digital frame or simply frame your photo and hang it on the wall. Digital technology is only limited by a person's imagination. Don't let your imagination restrict your infinite power to create and dream.
How to Change the Ink in a Brother IntelliFAX
1. Lay out a piece of scratch paper on a surface near the device. Open the front cover of the device, revealing the print cartridge assembly inside.
2. Pull the print cartridge assembly out, being careful to hold it level. Place the assembly on top of the scratch paper.
3. Press down on the plastic lever on the right side of the assembly. Pull the toner cartridge free of the drum assembly.
4. Remove the new toner cartridge from its bag and place the old cartridge inside. Lightly shake the new cartridge from side to side five or six times. This will distribute the ink within the cartridge.
5. Insert the new toner cartridge into the drum assembly so you hear a snap. The plastic lever on the side of the assembly will pop back up.
6. Slide the blue tab on the top of the assembly back and forth several times. This action cleans the primary corona wire. Slide the assembly back into the printer and close the front cover.
2. Pull the print cartridge assembly out, being careful to hold it level. Place the assembly on top of the scratch paper.
3. Press down on the plastic lever on the right side of the assembly. Pull the toner cartridge free of the drum assembly.
4. Remove the new toner cartridge from its bag and place the old cartridge inside. Lightly shake the new cartridge from side to side five or six times. This will distribute the ink within the cartridge.
5. Insert the new toner cartridge into the drum assembly so you hear a snap. The plastic lever on the side of the assembly will pop back up.
6. Slide the blue tab on the top of the assembly back and forth several times. This action cleans the primary corona wire. Slide the assembly back into the printer and close the front cover.
How to Load Envelopes into a Canon PIXMA PM970 Series Printer
1. Insure the envelopes are prepared for printing by pressing down on all four corners and along the edges to flatten them down. Flatten the leading edge of any envelope that is curled or puffed up by pressing down on it with a pen until its crease is sharp and defined.
2. Load up to 10 envelopes into the upper paper tray, print side up and flap side down. Align the envelopes with the bottom of the envelope against the right side of the Paper Support Guide. Pinch the Guide and slide it to the left until it is snug against the envelopes.
3. Press the 'Paper Feed Switch' located below the 'ON/OFF' switch on the operations panel to select the rear paper feed. The light above the Paper Feed Switch should indicate the Rear Paper Tray has been selected.
4. Open the print application on your computer. Select the 'Media Type' option. Select 'Envelope,' and under the Page Size option select either 'Comm. Env. #10' or '#10 Envelope.' Under Orientation select 'Landscape' and hit 'Print.'
2. Load up to 10 envelopes into the upper paper tray, print side up and flap side down. Align the envelopes with the bottom of the envelope against the right side of the Paper Support Guide. Pinch the Guide and slide it to the left until it is snug against the envelopes.
3. Press the 'Paper Feed Switch' located below the 'ON/OFF' switch on the operations panel to select the rear paper feed. The light above the Paper Feed Switch should indicate the Rear Paper Tray has been selected.
4. Open the print application on your computer. Select the 'Media Type' option. Select 'Envelope,' and under the Page Size option select either 'Comm. Env. #10' or '#10 Envelope.' Under Orientation select 'Landscape' and hit 'Print.'
How to Set Up Remote Desktop Printing to a Network Printer
1. Find the name or IP address of the computer you need to access remotely. You will need this information to connect. Contact your IT department to get the name or IP address of the remote PC.
2. Go to another computer connected to the network. Click on the 'Start' button and choose 'Run' from the menu.
3. Type 'mstsc' in the box and click 'OK.' Click on the 'Options' button when the Remote Desktop Connection window opens.
4. Go to the 'Local Resources' tab and check the 'Printers' box. Click 'Connect' to make the connection to the remote computer. Checking the 'Printers' box means that all of your printers, both locally attached printers and network printers, will be available in the remote session.
5. Type the full name or IP address of the computer in the box and click 'Connect.' This is the information you gathered about the computer in Step 1. When you connect, you will have access to all of the files on the remote computer, as well as all of your network printers.
2. Go to another computer connected to the network. Click on the 'Start' button and choose 'Run' from the menu.
3. Type 'mstsc' in the box and click 'OK.' Click on the 'Options' button when the Remote Desktop Connection window opens.
4. Go to the 'Local Resources' tab and check the 'Printers' box. Click 'Connect' to make the connection to the remote computer. Checking the 'Printers' box means that all of your printers, both locally attached printers and network printers, will be available in the remote session.
5. Type the full name or IP address of the computer in the box and click 'Connect.' This is the information you gathered about the computer in Step 1. When you connect, you will have access to all of the files on the remote computer, as well as all of your network printers.
How to Install a Canon PIXMA iP4200 (9 Steps)
1. Make sure that your computer and printer are on and properly connected to each other via the printer cable. If you do not have a CD installer and need access to a printer driver online, follow Steps 2 to 6. If you have a CD installer specifically for the Canon PIXMA ip4200 model, go straight to Step 7.
2. Connect to the Internet.
3. Go to the following Canon website for drivers: http://www.soft82.com/download/windows/canon-pixma-ip4200-printer-driver.
4. Select the Canon PIXMA iP4200.
5. Download the file needed by selecting 'Save As' so that the file will be automatically saved in the folder you indicated. If you selected either 'Run' or 'Open,' the file will still be automatically installed but after it has already been saved.
6. Restart your computer. This is a standard procedure for maintaining your computer after each program installation.
7. Insert your CD installer in your computer's CD/DVD-ROM drive.
8. Go to 'Control Panel' and double-click on 'Printers and Other Hardware.'
9. Select 'Add a Printer.' The 'Add a Printer Wizard' will guide your through your next steps. Select the name of the printer you want to use, and the computer will detect the printer you want to install. Click 'Finish.'
2. Connect to the Internet.
3. Go to the following Canon website for drivers: http://www.soft82.com/download/windows/canon-pixma-ip4200-printer-driver.
4. Select the Canon PIXMA iP4200.
5. Download the file needed by selecting 'Save As' so that the file will be automatically saved in the folder you indicated. If you selected either 'Run' or 'Open,' the file will still be automatically installed but after it has already been saved.
6. Restart your computer. This is a standard procedure for maintaining your computer after each program installation.
7. Insert your CD installer in your computer's CD/DVD-ROM drive.
8. Go to 'Control Panel' and double-click on 'Printers and Other Hardware.'
9. Select 'Add a Printer.' The 'Add a Printer Wizard' will guide your through your next steps. Select the name of the printer you want to use, and the computer will detect the printer you want to install. Click 'Finish.'
Thursday, January 29, 2015
How to Send a Brothers PC Fax
1. Put the installation CD into your CD/DVD driver and close the drive. An auto-installation window will appear. Click 'Install' when prompted. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software. If you need to download the drivers from the Brothers' website, once the download completes an auto-installation window will appear. Follow the installation instructions.
2. Go to your 'Start' menu and select 'Printers and Faxes.' Click on the option to 'Setup Faxes' and your Windows operating system will automatically set up faxing capabilities. You will simply need to follow the on-screen instructions during the procedure.
3. Click on the 'Fax Console' that appears in your task bar at the bottom right corner of the screen. Click the drop-down menu for 'Country,' select your country and input your area code in the box provided. A box will appear asking if you need to dial a number to reach on outside line, and if so, what number. Enter the number into the box provided and click on the 'OK' button.
4. Use the drop-down menu to select your fax machine from the list and place a check beside the option 'Enable Send.' If you want to receive faxes, also check the box for 'Enable Receive.'
5. Click the 'Next' button to complete your setup. The fax console will run in the background and automatically receive faxes for you. To send a fax, simply click on the fax console in your task bar, select the option 'Send Fax' and follow the on-screen instructions. Accomplish this by entering the fax number you want to send the fax to and dragging the files you want to fax into the fax console.
2. Go to your 'Start' menu and select 'Printers and Faxes.' Click on the option to 'Setup Faxes' and your Windows operating system will automatically set up faxing capabilities. You will simply need to follow the on-screen instructions during the procedure.
3. Click on the 'Fax Console' that appears in your task bar at the bottom right corner of the screen. Click the drop-down menu for 'Country,' select your country and input your area code in the box provided. A box will appear asking if you need to dial a number to reach on outside line, and if so, what number. Enter the number into the box provided and click on the 'OK' button.
4. Use the drop-down menu to select your fax machine from the list and place a check beside the option 'Enable Send.' If you want to receive faxes, also check the box for 'Enable Receive.'
5. Click the 'Next' button to complete your setup. The fax console will run in the background and automatically receive faxes for you. To send a fax, simply click on the fax console in your task bar, select the option 'Send Fax' and follow the on-screen instructions. Accomplish this by entering the fax number you want to send the fax to and dragging the files you want to fax into the fax console.
How to Tell If my Computer Has All the Latest Drivers
1. Go to the Control Panel and click on System. Look for and click on the Device Manager. All of the hardware that is installed on your computer will be listed there. Right click on each piece of hardware and choose 'Properties.' Write down all of the hardware and the manufacturer.
2. Go to the manufacturer's websites for each piece of hardware. Look for the support or download links and find the latest drivers. Look at the date the driver was released to see if it is newer than the one you currently have.
3. Go to the Windows Update website from the Start menu. Choose to run Windows Update and it will list updated drivers for your hardware. You can select and download newer drivers. Be aware that some of these drivers may not be made by the manufacturer and may cause problems. Microsoft creates generic drivers that work for most hardware but sometimes do not. This is helpful if you can't find a driver but it is best to use the latest driver from the manufacturer if one is available.
2. Go to the manufacturer's websites for each piece of hardware. Look for the support or download links and find the latest drivers. Look at the date the driver was released to see if it is newer than the one you currently have.
3. Go to the Windows Update website from the Start menu. Choose to run Windows Update and it will list updated drivers for your hardware. You can select and download newer drivers. Be aware that some of these drivers may not be made by the manufacturer and may cause problems. Microsoft creates generic drivers that work for most hardware but sometimes do not. This is helpful if you can't find a driver but it is best to use the latest driver from the manufacturer if one is available.
How to Reset a Kensington Lock (7 Steps)
1. Rotate the combination wheels to your current combination.
2. Locate the reset button on the end of the combination lock's body. It has the Kensington logo of a small picture of a padlock with a 'K' inside.
3. Press and hold the reset button.
4. Set your new combination by moving the wheels to the numbers you desire. Do not release the reset button while moving the wheels—this will lead to a random combination being set.
5. Release the reset button.
6. Write the combination on a piece of paper to keep from forgetting it.
7. Enter the combination by moving the numbers on the combination wheels to test the lock.
2. Locate the reset button on the end of the combination lock's body. It has the Kensington logo of a small picture of a padlock with a 'K' inside.
3. Press and hold the reset button.
4. Set your new combination by moving the wheels to the numbers you desire. Do not release the reset button while moving the wheels—this will lead to a random combination being set.
5. Release the reset button.
6. Write the combination on a piece of paper to keep from forgetting it.
7. Enter the combination by moving the numbers on the combination wheels to test the lock.
How to Print Just the Event in iCal
1. Open iCal, and then select the event you want to print.
2. Press 'Command-P' to open the Print options dialog.
3. Choose 'Selected Events' under the 'View' drop-down list. The event appears in the preview window.
4. Click 'Continue' to open the Print options dialog.
5. Make any necessary changes to the number of copies or presets, and then click 'Print' to print your event.
2. Press 'Command-P' to open the Print options dialog.
3. Choose 'Selected Events' under the 'View' drop-down list. The event appears in the preview window.
4. Click 'Continue' to open the Print options dialog.
5. Make any necessary changes to the number of copies or presets, and then click 'Print' to print your event.
How to Print Envelopes at Home
1. Open Microsoft Word and navigate to the Tools menu at the top of the document. Click on the Letters and Mailings option and pick Envelopes or Envelopes and Labels. These items may vary in name and location depending on the version of Word being used.
2. Input the deliver address in the box provided, which places the address at the middle of the envelope. Then add the return address in the next box to place the address in the upper left corner of the envelope.
3. Pick the font formatting options from the tool bar and determine the font style and the font size for the address.
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Select the Letters and Mailings option and navigate to Envelopes or Envelopes and Labels as was done in Step 1. Select the option drop down menu at the bottom of the box and find the envelope size. Pick the size of the envelope or look at the custom size section if it is not listed.
5. Place the envelope in the printer where the paper is inserted which is also known as the document feeder area. Check if the printer has a designated feed specifically for envelopes, because it may include a guiding lever to keep the envelope in place.
6. Print one envelope to make sure everything has been typed in correctly and is printing as expected. If changes are needed, repeat Steps 1 through 5. Another option is to choose the printing option and change the printing option highlighted. If needed, test another envelope or start printing the number of envelopes needed.
2. Input the deliver address in the box provided, which places the address at the middle of the envelope. Then add the return address in the next box to place the address in the upper left corner of the envelope.
3. Pick the font formatting options from the tool bar and determine the font style and the font size for the address.
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Select the Letters and Mailings option and navigate to Envelopes or Envelopes and Labels as was done in Step 1. Select the option drop down menu at the bottom of the box and find the envelope size. Pick the size of the envelope or look at the custom size section if it is not listed.
5. Place the envelope in the printer where the paper is inserted which is also known as the document feeder area. Check if the printer has a designated feed specifically for envelopes, because it may include a guiding lever to keep the envelope in place.
6. Print one envelope to make sure everything has been typed in correctly and is printing as expected. If changes are needed, repeat Steps 1 through 5. Another option is to choose the printing option and change the printing option highlighted. If needed, test another envelope or start printing the number of envelopes needed.
How to Clear a Paper Jam on an HP Officejet Pro 7500
1. Remove any loose paper from the HP Officejet Pro 7500, including paper in the document tray. Do not pull on any jammed paper.
2. Disconnect the USB cable from the rear of the printer and power off the printer. Remove the power cord from the rear and remove the rear access door or paper duplexer.
3. Look for jammed paper in the back. If you see any, gently remove the paper using both hands. Use a flashlight to peer into the back and look for pieces of paper from the jam.
4. Push down on the latch on top of the duplexer to lower the cover, if your printer has a duplexer. Use both hands to remove any jammed paper in the duplexer. Close the duplexer cover when finished.
5. Put the duplexer or back cover back on the rear of the printer. Reconnect the power cord and power on the printer. Wait to view the screen to see if you still have a paper jam message. If so, you will have to keep working to clear the jam.
6. Lift up the carriage access door from the front of the printer. The carriage, which holds the ink cartridges, will move to the right. Power off the printer once this happens and remove the power cord.
7. Use both hands to gently remove any additional jammed paper. Be sure to get any small pieces. When done, close the carriage access door and reconnect the power cord before powering on the printer.
2. Disconnect the USB cable from the rear of the printer and power off the printer. Remove the power cord from the rear and remove the rear access door or paper duplexer.
3. Look for jammed paper in the back. If you see any, gently remove the paper using both hands. Use a flashlight to peer into the back and look for pieces of paper from the jam.
4. Push down on the latch on top of the duplexer to lower the cover, if your printer has a duplexer. Use both hands to remove any jammed paper in the duplexer. Close the duplexer cover when finished.
5. Put the duplexer or back cover back on the rear of the printer. Reconnect the power cord and power on the printer. Wait to view the screen to see if you still have a paper jam message. If so, you will have to keep working to clear the jam.
6. Lift up the carriage access door from the front of the printer. The carriage, which holds the ink cartridges, will move to the right. Power off the printer once this happens and remove the power cord.
7. Use both hands to gently remove any additional jammed paper. Be sure to get any small pieces. When done, close the carriage access door and reconnect the power cord before powering on the printer.
How To Use My Dell Projector With My Lenovo Laptop
1. Connect a VGA cable to the VGA input on the projector. The VGA input is blue, trapezoidal, and labled 'VGA A in' or 'VGA In' depending on the model of your computer.
2. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the VGA output on your Lenovo laptop. Depending on the model of the laptop, the VGA output is either along the side of the laptop or on the back.
3. Turn on both the projector and the laptop.
4. Right-click on the desktop of your computer, and select 'Properties.'
5. Click on the 'Settings' tab, then click on the blue box labeled '2.'
6. Check the box labled 'Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor.' The box is located near the bottom of the screen with the blue box labeled '2.' Click 'OK' when you are done.
7. Press 'Input' or the left arrow on the top of the projector to change the input on the projector until the computer screen displays on the screen.
2. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the VGA output on your Lenovo laptop. Depending on the model of the laptop, the VGA output is either along the side of the laptop or on the back.
3. Turn on both the projector and the laptop.
4. Right-click on the desktop of your computer, and select 'Properties.'
5. Click on the 'Settings' tab, then click on the blue box labeled '2.'
6. Check the box labled 'Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor.' The box is located near the bottom of the screen with the blue box labeled '2.' Click 'OK' when you are done.
7. Press 'Input' or the left arrow on the top of the projector to change the input on the projector until the computer screen displays on the screen.
How to Fax?
1. Select the papers you wish to fax. Note the phone number of the location you are faxing. Many people have a dual fax and phone line, so make sure the recipient is prepared for your fax or you may receive a busy signal.
2. Fill out a fax cover letter. Most corporations have a specialized cover letter with company logo or letter head and blank spaces for information. While that is helpful, it isn't necessary. A fax cover letter must have the recipient's name and/or business name on it. You must also put your name, your company name and a return phone or fax number on the form as well. It is helpful to note the number of pages included in the fax. This can all be done on a blank sheet of printer paper.
3. Organize the papers you are faxing with the cover letter on top, followed by the first page of the fax, proceeding in order to the last page.
4. Place the papers you wish to fax in the receiving tray of the fax machine, checking to see whether the machine indicates the pages should be face down or face up--face down is most common. If your papers are not facing the correct direction, you will simply be sending blank pages.
5. Dial the fax number of the recipient into the fax machine, using the area code and any other necessary numbers to dial out of your building.
6. Check to make sure all the pages are scanned.
7. Wait until all of the pages have been scanned and the fax machine has finished sending to the recipient. Once the fax has been received on the other end, your fax machine will print a confirmation page, letting you know that the fax is complete.
2. Fill out a fax cover letter. Most corporations have a specialized cover letter with company logo or letter head and blank spaces for information. While that is helpful, it isn't necessary. A fax cover letter must have the recipient's name and/or business name on it. You must also put your name, your company name and a return phone or fax number on the form as well. It is helpful to note the number of pages included in the fax. This can all be done on a blank sheet of printer paper.
3. Organize the papers you are faxing with the cover letter on top, followed by the first page of the fax, proceeding in order to the last page.
4. Place the papers you wish to fax in the receiving tray of the fax machine, checking to see whether the machine indicates the pages should be face down or face up--face down is most common. If your papers are not facing the correct direction, you will simply be sending blank pages.
5. Dial the fax number of the recipient into the fax machine, using the area code and any other necessary numbers to dial out of your building.
6. Check to make sure all the pages are scanned.
7. Wait until all of the pages have been scanned and the fax machine has finished sending to the recipient. Once the fax has been received on the other end, your fax machine will print a confirmation page, letting you know that the fax is complete.
How to Trick Epson Ink Cartridges (7 Steps)
1. Raise the Epson printer cover while the power is turned on, then wait for the carriage to stop sliding back and forth.
2. Remove all printing cartridges by squeezing the tabs on the short ends of each cartridge and lifting straight out.
3. Turn off the printer and wait for it to shut down completely.
4. Unplug the printer from the power source and wait at least five minutes for the printer memory to reset.
5. Shake each cartridge a few seconds to redistribute the ink inside.
6. Reinstall the cartridges in the same order as each was removed.
7. Restore power to the Epson and print a test page.
2. Remove all printing cartridges by squeezing the tabs on the short ends of each cartridge and lifting straight out.
3. Turn off the printer and wait for it to shut down completely.
4. Unplug the printer from the power source and wait at least five minutes for the printer memory to reset.
5. Shake each cartridge a few seconds to redistribute the ink inside.
6. Reinstall the cartridges in the same order as each was removed.
7. Restore power to the Epson and print a test page.
How to Change the Ink in a Epson Printer (5 Steps)
1. First you should make sure you get the correct ink refills. You can order them online, or pick them up at your local office supply store.
2. Go into you MY COMPUTER icon on your desktop, click on change a setting, click printers and fax, and then right click on your epson printer. Go into properties, then maintenace.
3. Next, click on the refill or replace ink cartridge. It will then move the printer ink refill into position on the printer. Lift the cover and remove the old cartridge.
4. Take the tape off of the new ink cartridge, and snap it into place with the matching color. Close the cover, and push the button on the printer that is blinking. It will take a minute, but should move the ink back into position.
5. On the computer screen, follow the on screen directions. You can then click finish.
2. Go into you MY COMPUTER icon on your desktop, click on change a setting, click printers and fax, and then right click on your epson printer. Go into properties, then maintenace.
3. Next, click on the refill or replace ink cartridge. It will then move the printer ink refill into position on the printer. Lift the cover and remove the old cartridge.
4. Take the tape off of the new ink cartridge, and snap it into place with the matching color. Close the cover, and push the button on the printer that is blinking. It will take a minute, but should move the ink back into position.
5. On the computer screen, follow the on screen directions. You can then click finish.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
How to Install a Canon IP1700 Cartridge
1. Plug the power cord into the back of the printer. Then connect the power cord to any electrical outlet. The printer must be plugged in to change ink cartridges.
2. Lift the printer's front cover. The ink cartridges move to the center automatically, making it easier to change cartridges.
3. Remove old or expired print cartridges by pushing them down and pulling them out from the printer.
4. Remove the ink cartridge from its package and remove the protective plastic label. Don't touch any of the contacts on the ink cartridge; this could potentially damage it.
5. Slide the CL-41 FINE color ink cartridge into its appropriate slot (it is marked) and push up until it clicks into place. Do the same for the PG-40 FINE black ink cartridge.
6. Close the printer lid when finished. The printer will calibrate itself and clean the printer head automatically. This process takes a few minutes to finish. Wait until it is done before printing.
2. Lift the printer's front cover. The ink cartridges move to the center automatically, making it easier to change cartridges.
3. Remove old or expired print cartridges by pushing them down and pulling them out from the printer.
4. Remove the ink cartridge from its package and remove the protective plastic label. Don't touch any of the contacts on the ink cartridge; this could potentially damage it.
5. Slide the CL-41 FINE color ink cartridge into its appropriate slot (it is marked) and push up until it clicks into place. Do the same for the PG-40 FINE black ink cartridge.
6. Close the printer lid when finished. The printer will calibrate itself and clean the printer head automatically. This process takes a few minutes to finish. Wait until it is done before printing.
How to Print Digital Paper for My Scribe Pen
1. Open Livescribe Desktop on your computer.
2. Choose the 'Tools' tab on the top menu bar and select 'Printable Notebooks' from the options that follow. Mac users will select the 'Print Your Own Notebook' option.
3. Select the notebook that you want to print. There are four options.
4. Ensure that the correct printer is selected. If it is not, find the correct printer in the drop-down list.
5. Click the 'Print' button.
2. Choose the 'Tools' tab on the top menu bar and select 'Printable Notebooks' from the options that follow. Mac users will select the 'Print Your Own Notebook' option.
3. Select the notebook that you want to print. There are four options.
4. Ensure that the correct printer is selected. If it is not, find the correct printer in the drop-down list.
5. Click the 'Print' button.
How to Change Drum Brake Shoes
1. Remove the hub caps of both rear wheels and crack the lug nuts loose with a lug nut wrench. Do not loosen the nuts too much with the vehicle still on the ground.
2. Lift the rear of the vehicle with the floor jack and place the vehicle onto jack stands in a safe and secure position to support the weight of the vehicle. Remove the lug nuts and wheels.
3. Remove the drum. Different vehicles use different style drums. Some may have retaining screws holding them to the hub. Inspect the hub face of the drum for any retaining devices and remove them before attempting to remove the drum. Some drums remove from the rear hub by removing a dust cap, spindle nut, and bearing. Other drums simply sit over the shoes and are easily removed; even still, brake shoes may be adjusted upward, making the removal of the drum more challenging, or the inside diameter of the drum may have a rust ridge causing the drum to catch on the shoes. De-adjusting the shoes would be helpful using a brake shoe spoon through the porthole located in the backing plate. Be sure to refer to a repair manual for your specific vehicle to determine how the drum is affixed to the vehicle. One last note on brake drums: in some cases, the brake drum hub may be rusted stuck to the rear axle hub. To separate, apply a generous amount of the penetrating oil to the junction and strike the hub face of the drum (never the side) with a hammer to 'shock' the drum from the axle hub. Remove the other drum in the same fashion.
4. Inspect the inside diameter of the drums (but leave them on their respective sides to not mix them up). Check for surface cracks, scoring, or unevenness of the surface. Measure the inside diameter with a drum micrometer and compare the measurement to the discard and minimum specifications stamped on the hub face of the drum. If necessary, have the drum turned on a lathe to resurface if necessary. Auto parts stores or local repair shops will often do this for a nominal charge as long as the drum is within measurement specifications. If the drum is over the measurement specifications, it needs to be replaced.
5. Inspect the wheel cylinders (both sides) with a screwdriver. Press in on the bore of the cylinder and watch to see if it returns properly. Move the rubber boots back to inspect for seepage of brake fluid. Leaking, seeping, or seized bores require the wheel cylinder to be removed. To do this, the cylinder needs to be removed from the steel brake line connection at the backing plate, and the brake system needs to be bled to purge air out after the replacement is complete.
6. Leave one side of the rear brakes together as a reference while removing and replacing the other side.
7. Inspect the shoes. Even if you're replacing the shoes, you should look at the old ones and how they're retained to the backing plate. Also note if the primary shoe (towards the front of the vehicle) is smaller than the secondary shoe. Although the shoe horns are the same size, in some vehicles, the friction material of the shoe is smaller on the primary shoe then the secondary. Inspect the new shoes to make sure you're replacing them correctly and the correct set was purchased.
8. Remove the hold-down spring on the secondary shoe (holding the parking brake actuator). Press the hold-down pin secure against the backing plate with a finger and place the brake shoe retaining spring tool onto the face of the spring and turn. The end of the pin has a wider slot that mates to the spring cap in a position that will release the pin from the cap and spring.
9. Remove the return springs using the brake shoe pliers. In most cases, there are three different return springs connecting the two shoes together. Two at the top and one at the bottom. Refer to the repair manual for any variation for your specific vehicle. Also, for vehicles with a self adjuster cable, remove this from the secondary shoe.
10. Remove the hold-down spring from the primary shoe as you did in step 8 for the secondary shoe.
11. Remove the shoes. Remove the parking brake retaining clip and pin (if applicable) from the secondary shoe. Spread the clip with a screwdriver and knock the pin out of the shoe with a hammer. Not all rear drums brakes have this option, so refer to the repair manual.
12. Remove the adjuster mechanism. Most common is a star wheel adjuster. Note the position for correct replacement. Separate the star wheel mechanism, clean it with brake clean spray, and apply a coat of anti-seize compound to the threads of the adjuster, and then set it aside. Import vehicles may use a cam adjuster. Again, remove the adjuster and clean thoroughly and make sure the cam is moving. Spray with penetrating lubricant and work it back and forth.
13. Spray the backing plate with brake clean spray and then use a piece of emery cloth to clean the surface of the shoe contact points (three per shoe). Apply a coat of anti-seize compound to the contact points.
14. Reassemble the rear brakes by reversing the procedure. Replace the old return springs and hold-down spring and pins with new ones. Refer to the opposite wheel for reference if needed. Repeat the procedure for the other side, again leaving the drum off on the completed side for reference.
15. Replace the drum and adjust the shoes up using the brake spoon. On the imported vehicles with the cam adjuster, the cam needs to be positioned to allow the drum to fit on and then activating the parking brake on and off repeatedly will self-adjust the shoes. For star wheel adjusters, use the spoon until you can feel the shoes dragging on the inside surface of the drum. Do not over-adjust the shoes. The drum should be able to move, with the shoes dragging enough to stop it before it turns one complete revolution.
2. Lift the rear of the vehicle with the floor jack and place the vehicle onto jack stands in a safe and secure position to support the weight of the vehicle. Remove the lug nuts and wheels.
3. Remove the drum. Different vehicles use different style drums. Some may have retaining screws holding them to the hub. Inspect the hub face of the drum for any retaining devices and remove them before attempting to remove the drum. Some drums remove from the rear hub by removing a dust cap, spindle nut, and bearing. Other drums simply sit over the shoes and are easily removed; even still, brake shoes may be adjusted upward, making the removal of the drum more challenging, or the inside diameter of the drum may have a rust ridge causing the drum to catch on the shoes. De-adjusting the shoes would be helpful using a brake shoe spoon through the porthole located in the backing plate. Be sure to refer to a repair manual for your specific vehicle to determine how the drum is affixed to the vehicle. One last note on brake drums: in some cases, the brake drum hub may be rusted stuck to the rear axle hub. To separate, apply a generous amount of the penetrating oil to the junction and strike the hub face of the drum (never the side) with a hammer to 'shock' the drum from the axle hub. Remove the other drum in the same fashion.
4. Inspect the inside diameter of the drums (but leave them on their respective sides to not mix them up). Check for surface cracks, scoring, or unevenness of the surface. Measure the inside diameter with a drum micrometer and compare the measurement to the discard and minimum specifications stamped on the hub face of the drum. If necessary, have the drum turned on a lathe to resurface if necessary. Auto parts stores or local repair shops will often do this for a nominal charge as long as the drum is within measurement specifications. If the drum is over the measurement specifications, it needs to be replaced.
5. Inspect the wheel cylinders (both sides) with a screwdriver. Press in on the bore of the cylinder and watch to see if it returns properly. Move the rubber boots back to inspect for seepage of brake fluid. Leaking, seeping, or seized bores require the wheel cylinder to be removed. To do this, the cylinder needs to be removed from the steel brake line connection at the backing plate, and the brake system needs to be bled to purge air out after the replacement is complete.
6. Leave one side of the rear brakes together as a reference while removing and replacing the other side.
7. Inspect the shoes. Even if you're replacing the shoes, you should look at the old ones and how they're retained to the backing plate. Also note if the primary shoe (towards the front of the vehicle) is smaller than the secondary shoe. Although the shoe horns are the same size, in some vehicles, the friction material of the shoe is smaller on the primary shoe then the secondary. Inspect the new shoes to make sure you're replacing them correctly and the correct set was purchased.
8. Remove the hold-down spring on the secondary shoe (holding the parking brake actuator). Press the hold-down pin secure against the backing plate with a finger and place the brake shoe retaining spring tool onto the face of the spring and turn. The end of the pin has a wider slot that mates to the spring cap in a position that will release the pin from the cap and spring.
9. Remove the return springs using the brake shoe pliers. In most cases, there are three different return springs connecting the two shoes together. Two at the top and one at the bottom. Refer to the repair manual for any variation for your specific vehicle. Also, for vehicles with a self adjuster cable, remove this from the secondary shoe.
10. Remove the hold-down spring from the primary shoe as you did in step 8 for the secondary shoe.
11. Remove the shoes. Remove the parking brake retaining clip and pin (if applicable) from the secondary shoe. Spread the clip with a screwdriver and knock the pin out of the shoe with a hammer. Not all rear drums brakes have this option, so refer to the repair manual.
12. Remove the adjuster mechanism. Most common is a star wheel adjuster. Note the position for correct replacement. Separate the star wheel mechanism, clean it with brake clean spray, and apply a coat of anti-seize compound to the threads of the adjuster, and then set it aside. Import vehicles may use a cam adjuster. Again, remove the adjuster and clean thoroughly and make sure the cam is moving. Spray with penetrating lubricant and work it back and forth.
13. Spray the backing plate with brake clean spray and then use a piece of emery cloth to clean the surface of the shoe contact points (three per shoe). Apply a coat of anti-seize compound to the contact points.
14. Reassemble the rear brakes by reversing the procedure. Replace the old return springs and hold-down spring and pins with new ones. Refer to the opposite wheel for reference if needed. Repeat the procedure for the other side, again leaving the drum off on the completed side for reference.
15. Replace the drum and adjust the shoes up using the brake spoon. On the imported vehicles with the cam adjuster, the cam needs to be positioned to allow the drum to fit on and then activating the parking brake on and off repeatedly will self-adjust the shoes. For star wheel adjusters, use the spoon until you can feel the shoes dragging on the inside surface of the drum. Do not over-adjust the shoes. The drum should be able to move, with the shoes dragging enough to stop it before it turns one complete revolution.
How to Print Double Sided
1. Set your computer software for double sided printing if you have a printer that is compatible. Double sided printers are generally professional style machines, and most offices, schools and libraries will have them. On a PC, go to the drop down 'File' menu and select 'Double Sided Printing' under the 'Preferences' or 'Properties' window and print. If you have a MAC, click 'Copies and Pages' under the 'File' menu, select 'Layout' and then click on 'Long-Edged Binding' and print.
2. Print double sided with your standard home printer, again, by setting your PC writing software. When you are ready to print, click on the drop down 'File' menu and select 'Print.' From the 'Print' window select 'odd pages only,' or 'even pages only.'
3. Set your odd and even pages a bit differently if you are working with MAC writing software. Select 'Print' from the drop down 'File' menu and click on the arrow to drop the 'Copies & Pages' menu. Under the 'Copies & Pages' menu, select 'Paper Handling' and then click on 'Odd Numbered Pages' or 'Even Numbered Pages.'
4. Select 'Odd Pages Only' or 'Odd Numbered Pages' and then print as usual. It is a good idea to mark the top of your first page with a pencil so that you know the direction and side of the page your printer prints. Use the mark to determine how to turn your pages and place them back in the printer. Select 'Even Pages Only' or 'Even Numbered Pages' and print again.
2. Print double sided with your standard home printer, again, by setting your PC writing software. When you are ready to print, click on the drop down 'File' menu and select 'Print.' From the 'Print' window select 'odd pages only,' or 'even pages only.'
3. Set your odd and even pages a bit differently if you are working with MAC writing software. Select 'Print' from the drop down 'File' menu and click on the arrow to drop the 'Copies & Pages' menu. Under the 'Copies & Pages' menu, select 'Paper Handling' and then click on 'Odd Numbered Pages' or 'Even Numbered Pages.'
4. Select 'Odd Pages Only' or 'Odd Numbered Pages' and then print as usual. It is a good idea to mark the top of your first page with a pencil so that you know the direction and side of the page your printer prints. Use the mark to determine how to turn your pages and place them back in the printer. Select 'Even Pages Only' or 'Even Numbered Pages' and print again.
How to Override the Low Ink Levels in a Canon Pixma
1. Turn the printer off, then on again. When the 'low ink levels' message pops up on the LCD screen or your computer, click 'OK' and move on. If you don't mind seeing this message, you can continue to do this whenever you restart the printer. You'll still be able to print as usual.
2. Open the top of the printer via the handle on the front and locate the ink cartridges. Grip the front and back and pull straight up to remove any that the printer thinks are low. Look at the bottom for the rows of copper squares. Put a thin strip of tape on the top row and put it back in the printer. Close the lid, wait for the error message, and open it again. Remove the cartridge and add an additional piece of tape over the next row down. Then put it back in, close the lid, and wait for the error message. Remove the cartridge once more and take off the tape, then replace it. This essentially 'tricks' the printer into thinking it's a new cartridge. Repeat with any other cartridges showing error messages.
3. Remove the cartridges and rub the bottoms as well as the bottom of the ink tray with a paper towel dampened with rubbing alcohol. This will remove any clumps of dried ink that can block the ink from flowing or the cartridge from communicating with the printer.
2. Open the top of the printer via the handle on the front and locate the ink cartridges. Grip the front and back and pull straight up to remove any that the printer thinks are low. Look at the bottom for the rows of copper squares. Put a thin strip of tape on the top row and put it back in the printer. Close the lid, wait for the error message, and open it again. Remove the cartridge and add an additional piece of tape over the next row down. Then put it back in, close the lid, and wait for the error message. Remove the cartridge once more and take off the tape, then replace it. This essentially 'tricks' the printer into thinking it's a new cartridge. Repeat with any other cartridges showing error messages.
3. Remove the cartridges and rub the bottoms as well as the bottom of the ink tray with a paper towel dampened with rubbing alcohol. This will remove any clumps of dried ink that can block the ink from flowing or the cartridge from communicating with the printer.
How to Find My Printer URL for Sharing
1. On your Windows PC, open Microsoft Internet Explorer. Any other Microsoft Windows application with an address bar can serve the same purpose: Windows Explorer or My Computer will work equally well.
2. Query your network's print server. This is done by entering your print server's URL, followed by the request code '/printers/.' If your network's print server is called 'OfficePrinters,' for example, the URL to enter would be:http://OfficePrinters/printers/If you don't know your print server's URL, ask your network administrator or see the Tips section.
3. Identify your printer from the query results. Entering the print server query will bring up a list of the network names of printers available on the network. If there is only one printer connected to the network, the only result will be your printer's network name. If there are several, identify your printer by its manufacturer and model.
4. Find the printer's URL by combining the network name with the print server, using the formula 'http://[your print server name]/[your printer's network name]/.' For example, an HP Deskjet 4480 would show up on the network under a URL like this:http://OfficePrinters/HPDJ4480/This is the printer's URL. Write this address down for sharing the printer.
2. Query your network's print server. This is done by entering your print server's URL, followed by the request code '/printers/.' If your network's print server is called 'OfficePrinters,' for example, the URL to enter would be:http://OfficePrinters/printers/If you don't know your print server's URL, ask your network administrator or see the Tips section.
3. Identify your printer from the query results. Entering the print server query will bring up a list of the network names of printers available on the network. If there is only one printer connected to the network, the only result will be your printer's network name. If there are several, identify your printer by its manufacturer and model.
4. Find the printer's URL by combining the network name with the print server, using the formula 'http://[your print server name]/[your printer's network name]/.' For example, an HP Deskjet 4480 would show up on the network under a URL like this:http://OfficePrinters/HPDJ4480/This is the printer's URL. Write this address down for sharing the printer.
How to Start a Printer Repair Business
1. Determine the scope of your business. Many printer repair technicians choose to start small by repairing printers on a part time basis. Starting out with a part-time business is a great way to test the waters without giving up your full-time career.
2. Research the local market before you get started. Use your local business directory to determine how many small to medium-size businesses are operating in your area. Large national companies will often use their own in house staff for printer repair or outsource those services to larger firms. Small to medium-sized businesses, on the other hand, may be more receptive to individual printer repair technicians.
3. Consult with an attorney who specializes in small business start-ups. There are a number of important considerations when starting a new business, including taxes, business structure and licensing requirements. A good lawyer will be able to walk you through the process and help you get your business off to the best start.
4. Join your local Chamber of Commerce and your local chapter of the Better Business Bureau. These business organizations are a great way to network with other professionals and get the word out about your business.
5. Make personal contact with the owners of small and mid-size companies in your area. Get business cards made and take them with you as you visit your local businesses. If possible try to set up a meeting with the decision makers in each company. Getting the ear of the person in charge of maintenance services and computer technology is the best way to build your business.
2. Research the local market before you get started. Use your local business directory to determine how many small to medium-size businesses are operating in your area. Large national companies will often use their own in house staff for printer repair or outsource those services to larger firms. Small to medium-sized businesses, on the other hand, may be more receptive to individual printer repair technicians.
3. Consult with an attorney who specializes in small business start-ups. There are a number of important considerations when starting a new business, including taxes, business structure and licensing requirements. A good lawyer will be able to walk you through the process and help you get your business off to the best start.
4. Join your local Chamber of Commerce and your local chapter of the Better Business Bureau. These business organizations are a great way to network with other professionals and get the word out about your business.
5. Make personal contact with the owners of small and mid-size companies in your area. Get business cards made and take them with you as you visit your local businesses. If possible try to set up a meeting with the decision makers in each company. Getting the ear of the person in charge of maintenance services and computer technology is the best way to build your business.
How to Change a Print Cartridge on an HP Deskjet 5150
1. Turn on your HP Deskjet 5150 and load the paper tray with paper.
2. Lift up the printer cover to reveal the print cartridge carrier located on the right side of the printer.
3. Place a fingertip underneath the front lip of the print cartridge latch covering the cartridge you’re replacing and lift up to open the latch.
4. Grasp the front of the low or spent print cartridge, slide it from the slot and set it aside for disposal.
5. Remove the tape that protects the ink nozzles and copper-colored electrical contacts on the bottom and back of your replacement print cartridge.
6. Slide the print cartridge into the empty slot with the copper-colored contacts facing the back of slot.
7. Flip the print cartridge latch over the top of the cartridge and press down on the latch to lock it in place. Repeat with the second cartridge, if necessary.
8. Close the printer cover. If you changed the print cartridges correctly, the printer should automatically align the cartridges and print out a print alignment page. After it prints the page, begin printing.
2. Lift up the printer cover to reveal the print cartridge carrier located on the right side of the printer.
3. Place a fingertip underneath the front lip of the print cartridge latch covering the cartridge you’re replacing and lift up to open the latch.
4. Grasp the front of the low or spent print cartridge, slide it from the slot and set it aside for disposal.
5. Remove the tape that protects the ink nozzles and copper-colored electrical contacts on the bottom and back of your replacement print cartridge.
6. Slide the print cartridge into the empty slot with the copper-colored contacts facing the back of slot.
7. Flip the print cartridge latch over the top of the cartridge and press down on the latch to lock it in place. Repeat with the second cartridge, if necessary.
8. Close the printer cover. If you changed the print cartridges correctly, the printer should automatically align the cartridges and print out a print alignment page. After it prints the page, begin printing.
How to Install a Wireless Printer to a Toshiba Laptop
1. Check to see if your Toshiba laptop supports wireless technology (802.11). If your Toshiba laptop does not have a wireless adapter built in, you have to buy one. Wireless adapters are relatively inexpensive, and you can buy them at any major electronics retailer. You can also buy them online.
2. Click the 'Start' button and select 'Control Panel.' Select 'Printers and Other Hardware.' Click on 'Add Printer.' A new window appears called 'Add Printer Wizard.' Click 'Next' to choose a printer connection.
3. The installation wizard asks you what kind of printer you want to install. Choose 'A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer.' A list should appear with your printers name on it. If your printer is not on the list, check to see if it is turned on. Select your printer and click 'Next.' Review the changes you have made and click 'Finish' to apply the changes. Test the connection by printing a page.
2. Click the 'Start' button and select 'Control Panel.' Select 'Printers and Other Hardware.' Click on 'Add Printer.' A new window appears called 'Add Printer Wizard.' Click 'Next' to choose a printer connection.
3. The installation wizard asks you what kind of printer you want to install. Choose 'A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer.' A list should appear with your printers name on it. If your printer is not on the list, check to see if it is turned on. Select your printer and click 'Next.' Review the changes you have made and click 'Finish' to apply the changes. Test the connection by printing a page.
How to Get Rid of Lines From an Inkjet Printer
1. Remove the inkjet cartridge from your printer. Examine the cartridge to identify any leaks. Cracks or leakage could be the cause of the streaks. Gently wipe the nozzle of the cartridge clean with a soft cloth or cotton swab.
2. Examine the container inside of the printer where the printer cartridge sits to see if there are any droplets of printer ink. Clean out any excess ink gently and carefully with a cotton swab. Check the print head as well---that is the area where the nozzle of the print cartridge meets the printer (within the holder) when you insert the cartridge. The print head allows ink to drip through so that it can print on the page---it is a common source of unwanted lines on a printout.
3. Place your inkjet cartridge back into the printer. Use your printer software to run a print head or nozzle cleaning. You can find the cleaning wizard under 'Printer Servicing' or a similarly named option. Print a test sheet to see if you've resolved the issue. If not, run the cleaning tool again until the lines disappear from your printouts.
2. Examine the container inside of the printer where the printer cartridge sits to see if there are any droplets of printer ink. Clean out any excess ink gently and carefully with a cotton swab. Check the print head as well---that is the area where the nozzle of the print cartridge meets the printer (within the holder) when you insert the cartridge. The print head allows ink to drip through so that it can print on the page---it is a common source of unwanted lines on a printout.
3. Place your inkjet cartridge back into the printer. Use your printer software to run a print head or nozzle cleaning. You can find the cleaning wizard under 'Printer Servicing' or a similarly named option. Print a test sheet to see if you've resolved the issue. If not, run the cleaning tool again until the lines disappear from your printouts.
How to Install Drivers for the HP LaserJet P1006
1. Turn on the Laserjet P1006 and the computer you wish to use with it. Do not connect the cable between the printer and computer at this time.
2. Insert the P1006's installation disc in the computer's optical drive. If you do not have the disc, open the computer's web browser and navigate to www.hp.com. On the top of the page, click on 'Drivers > Download Drivers and Software.' Type 'Laserjet P1006' in the blank box and press 'Enter' on the keyboard. Click on the operating system the computer is using, then click on the link 'HP LaserJet Full Feature Software and Driver.' In the download window, choose where on your computer's hard drive you want to save the installation software. When the download completes, double-click on the installation software's icon.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions displayed in the installation software. These instructions will vary depending on your computer's operating system. When the installation process is complete, restart your computer. Connect the cable to your computer and printer.
2. Insert the P1006's installation disc in the computer's optical drive. If you do not have the disc, open the computer's web browser and navigate to www.hp.com. On the top of the page, click on 'Drivers > Download Drivers and Software.' Type 'Laserjet P1006' in the blank box and press 'Enter' on the keyboard. Click on the operating system the computer is using, then click on the link 'HP LaserJet Full Feature Software and Driver.' In the download window, choose where on your computer's hard drive you want to save the installation software. When the download completes, double-click on the installation software's icon.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions displayed in the installation software. These instructions will vary depending on your computer's operating system. When the installation process is complete, restart your computer. Connect the cable to your computer and printer.
How to Print Out Back to Back Pictures (5 Steps)
1. Open your image editor and load the photos you want to print. Select 'File > New' to create a new image with a white background that has the same dimensions as the paper you want to print on.
2. Chose the first photo you want to work with. Open the 'Image Size' dialogue located in the 'Image' menu. Set the resolution to between 200 and 300 pixels per inch, depending on the quality of the original photo. If you have a good camera that shoots 8-10 megapixels or more, you should have no trouble with a resolution of 300. A lesser quality camera requires a lower resolution. Click 'OK.'
3. Select the crop tool from the toolbar. In the tool options, make sure the dropdown box next to width and height is set to 'inches.' Enter the size you want the picture to print at. Click and drag the cursor to select your photo. The crop tool will automatically set the selection box's dimensions based on the numbers you entered in width and height. When the image is located within the cropping rectangle, press 'Enter.'
4. Press 'Ctrl + A' to select all of your image. Press 'Ctrl + C' or choose 'Copy' from the 'Edit' menu. Open the window for the blank canvas you created and press 'Ctrl + V' or choose 'Paste' from the 'Edit' menu. Position the picture near the bottom of the canvas by clicking on it and dragging.
5. Repeat steps 2-4 for any other images you want to add to the printout. Each time you paste a new image onto the canvas, the program will automatically make a new layer for it. This allows you to move each individual picture around your canvas and place them all back-to-back. Position each image as desired and print the image when ready.
2. Chose the first photo you want to work with. Open the 'Image Size' dialogue located in the 'Image' menu. Set the resolution to between 200 and 300 pixels per inch, depending on the quality of the original photo. If you have a good camera that shoots 8-10 megapixels or more, you should have no trouble with a resolution of 300. A lesser quality camera requires a lower resolution. Click 'OK.'
3. Select the crop tool from the toolbar. In the tool options, make sure the dropdown box next to width and height is set to 'inches.' Enter the size you want the picture to print at. Click and drag the cursor to select your photo. The crop tool will automatically set the selection box's dimensions based on the numbers you entered in width and height. When the image is located within the cropping rectangle, press 'Enter.'
4. Press 'Ctrl + A' to select all of your image. Press 'Ctrl + C' or choose 'Copy' from the 'Edit' menu. Open the window for the blank canvas you created and press 'Ctrl + V' or choose 'Paste' from the 'Edit' menu. Position the picture near the bottom of the canvas by clicking on it and dragging.
5. Repeat steps 2-4 for any other images you want to add to the printout. Each time you paste a new image onto the canvas, the program will automatically make a new layer for it. This allows you to move each individual picture around your canvas and place them all back-to-back. Position each image as desired and print the image when ready.
How to write a Matrimonial Biodata (6 Steps)
1. Type the sub header, “Vital Statistics” or “Personal Details” at the top, left-hand side of the page. Beneath this, write your full name. Directly beneath that, and on separate lines for each feature, include your sex, height, weight, general physical appearance -- muscular or thin, for example – and date and place of your birth. List your religion, number of children, if you have any, and if you have ever been married. Give your education status. This should include the name of the university you are attending or have already graduated from, as well as any degrees you have earned. Include a recent photograph of yourself, in full color if possible, either directly above or to the side of this area of your biodata.
2. Drop down one space in the document and type the sub header, “Employment Information.” On separate lines, list your current job, if you have one, position and salary. If you are a student and not yet working, you can mention what kind of job you plan to seek in the future.
3. Add a space again and then type the third sub header, “Family.” In this section, list the names of your immediate family – this means your father, mother and siblings. Under each name, describe their respective employment details, when applicable.
4. Add information about your hobbies and anything else you feel is important. This may include sports you play and any achievements unrelated to work or education. You may label this section “Hobbies” or “Additional Information.”
5. Supply your contact information at the end of the document. This should include your home address, email and mobile and home telephone numbers.
6. Save your document on your computer and to a flash drive. Print out at least two paper copies of your matrimonial biodata. You should keep one and give the other to your family or a friend to store in a safe place.
2. Drop down one space in the document and type the sub header, “Employment Information.” On separate lines, list your current job, if you have one, position and salary. If you are a student and not yet working, you can mention what kind of job you plan to seek in the future.
3. Add a space again and then type the third sub header, “Family.” In this section, list the names of your immediate family – this means your father, mother and siblings. Under each name, describe their respective employment details, when applicable.
4. Add information about your hobbies and anything else you feel is important. This may include sports you play and any achievements unrelated to work or education. You may label this section “Hobbies” or “Additional Information.”
5. Supply your contact information at the end of the document. This should include your home address, email and mobile and home telephone numbers.
6. Save your document on your computer and to a flash drive. Print out at least two paper copies of your matrimonial biodata. You should keep one and give the other to your family or a friend to store in a safe place.
How to Replace an Epson CX7400 Ink Cartridge
1. Turn on the Epson Stylus CX7400 Series printer if it is not already on. The red, drop-shaped ink-indicator light on the control panel should be lit, informing you that one or more ink cartridges need to be replaced before you can print.
2. Lift up the scanner portion of the printer, revealing the ink cartridge shuttle underneath. Press the 'Stop' button on the control panel. The shuttle will move so that the empty cartridge lines up with the symbol of a drop with a line through it to make it obvious which cartridge needs to be replaced.
3. Press the 'Stop' button again to see if other cartridges need replacement as well; if they do, the shuttle will shift to indicate the next empty cartridge. Continue pressing the 'Stop' button until all cartridges that need replacement have been indicated and the shuttle has moved to the replacement position on the right side of the printer.
4. Open the cover on the ink cartridge shuttle, pulling it up and back to reveal the installed ink cartridges. Squeeze the tab on top of each cartridge that needs replacement, lifting the cartridges up after squeezing the tabs to remove them from the shuttle.
5. Shake each replacement ink cartridge four or five times while it's still in its package to ensure proper mixing of the ink. Open the package, removing the yellow tape from the ink cartridge. Avoid touching the green chip installed on the cartridge.
6. Slide each new cartridge into the ink cartridge shuttle. The color of the ink corresponds with the colored label for each cartridge slot. Press the cartridge down until you hear it click, which indicates that it has locked into the shuttle. Close the shuttle cover when all ink cartridges are installed.
7. Close the scanner, then press the 'Stop' button to finish the installation process. The CX7400 Series printer will begin charging the ink, a process that takes approximately two minutes. When the power light stops blinking and stays lit, the charging process is complete and the printer is ready for use.
2. Lift up the scanner portion of the printer, revealing the ink cartridge shuttle underneath. Press the 'Stop' button on the control panel. The shuttle will move so that the empty cartridge lines up with the symbol of a drop with a line through it to make it obvious which cartridge needs to be replaced.
3. Press the 'Stop' button again to see if other cartridges need replacement as well; if they do, the shuttle will shift to indicate the next empty cartridge. Continue pressing the 'Stop' button until all cartridges that need replacement have been indicated and the shuttle has moved to the replacement position on the right side of the printer.
4. Open the cover on the ink cartridge shuttle, pulling it up and back to reveal the installed ink cartridges. Squeeze the tab on top of each cartridge that needs replacement, lifting the cartridges up after squeezing the tabs to remove them from the shuttle.
5. Shake each replacement ink cartridge four or five times while it's still in its package to ensure proper mixing of the ink. Open the package, removing the yellow tape from the ink cartridge. Avoid touching the green chip installed on the cartridge.
6. Slide each new cartridge into the ink cartridge shuttle. The color of the ink corresponds with the colored label for each cartridge slot. Press the cartridge down until you hear it click, which indicates that it has locked into the shuttle. Close the shuttle cover when all ink cartridges are installed.
7. Close the scanner, then press the 'Stop' button to finish the installation process. The CX7400 Series printer will begin charging the ink, a process that takes approximately two minutes. When the power light stops blinking and stays lit, the charging process is complete and the printer is ready for use.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
How to Scan Slides (6 Steps)
1. Check your equipment. With technology progressing so rapidly today, if you own a printer that has scanning capability, you may already have everything you need. If not, scanners can be purchased online or at any office or electronic store. If you are going to spring for a new machine, consider buying one specifically with a 'slide attachment.'
2. Install software. If you bought a new scanner, take the time to install the corresponding software on your computer, go through the tutorial it offers and properly calibrate the machine so that you can optimize the photo quality when printing from your computer. If your software is already installed, it might not be a bad idea to double check that it is calibrated properly as well.
3. Organize your images. Rather than simply scanning photos under one massive folder, take the time to create folders for each set of images. This saves you time in the long run as you print photos from your computer. Think of each folder as a separate photo 'album.'
4. Scan the image. The moment you've been waiting for! But be sure when you press the scan button that you are correctly scanning a color or black and white image. It usually makes a difference when it comes to getting the best quality out of your slide.
5. Save the scan. This is where another important decision occurs. You have an option to save the image exactly as scanned so that nothing is lost or altered from the image. Or, you'll have the opportunity to save it as a JPEG file. The reason most people save images as JPEGS is to save space. If you are simply going to be printing this image in a four by six or five by seven format, then JPEG is the way to go as it doesn't clutter your hard drive with huge files. But if this is an image that needs to be blown up for a photo beyond that, you should not compress the image on your computer as some distortion might take place.
6. Enjoy your photos! Now that they are scanned on to your hard drive, have fun sharing the photos and reliving the memories!
2. Install software. If you bought a new scanner, take the time to install the corresponding software on your computer, go through the tutorial it offers and properly calibrate the machine so that you can optimize the photo quality when printing from your computer. If your software is already installed, it might not be a bad idea to double check that it is calibrated properly as well.
3. Organize your images. Rather than simply scanning photos under one massive folder, take the time to create folders for each set of images. This saves you time in the long run as you print photos from your computer. Think of each folder as a separate photo 'album.'
4. Scan the image. The moment you've been waiting for! But be sure when you press the scan button that you are correctly scanning a color or black and white image. It usually makes a difference when it comes to getting the best quality out of your slide.
5. Save the scan. This is where another important decision occurs. You have an option to save the image exactly as scanned so that nothing is lost or altered from the image. Or, you'll have the opportunity to save it as a JPEG file. The reason most people save images as JPEGS is to save space. If you are simply going to be printing this image in a four by six or five by seven format, then JPEG is the way to go as it doesn't clutter your hard drive with huge files. But if this is an image that needs to be blown up for a photo beyond that, you should not compress the image on your computer as some distortion might take place.
6. Enjoy your photos! Now that they are scanned on to your hard drive, have fun sharing the photos and reliving the memories!
How to Reset an Epson R290 (5 Steps)
1. Press and hold down the power button on the front of the printer. The power light will go off.
2. Open the printer cover and make sure the print head has returned to its home position in the right corner.
3. Press and hold down the paper feeder button on the front of the printer. Then press the 'Power' button. Release the 'Paper feeder' button when its light starts blinking.
4. Press and hold down the ink button on the front of the printer for 10 seconds. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system.
5. Restart the Epson R290 by pressing the 'Power' button and then press the 'Power' button again to turn it on.
2. Open the printer cover and make sure the print head has returned to its home position in the right corner.
3. Press and hold down the paper feeder button on the front of the printer. Then press the 'Power' button. Release the 'Paper feeder' button when its light starts blinking.
4. Press and hold down the ink button on the front of the printer for 10 seconds. The printer moves the print head and begins charging the ink delivery system.
5. Restart the Epson R290 by pressing the 'Power' button and then press the 'Power' button again to turn it on.
How to Reset an IP4200
1. Turn the power off to your IP4200. Press and hold the 'Resume/Cancel' button. Press and hold the 'Power' button.
2. Release the 'Resume/Cancel' button. Press and release the 'Resume/Cancel' button twice. Release the 'Power' button after the second time.
3. Press and release the 'Resume/Cancel' button three times in quick succession. Press and release the 'Power' button to force the system reset.
2. Release the 'Resume/Cancel' button. Press and release the 'Resume/Cancel' button twice. Release the 'Power' button after the second time.
3. Press and release the 'Resume/Cancel' button three times in quick succession. Press and release the 'Power' button to force the system reset.
How to Scan Several Pictures at a Time (12 Steps)
1. Power on your scanner and ensure that its USB cable is connected to your computer. Arrange the pictures on the glass (most flatbed scanners can fit three to four prints) so that they are spaced apart by about ½ inch.
2. Scan the photos. A prompt window will appear asking you to choose several save options including file type (JPEG, TIFF, BMP), destination folder (My Pictures, My Scans) and resolution (usually in dots per inch, or dpi). For most efficient scanning, select JPEG format at 300 dpi; this will ensure that each picture has an acceptable resolution while not taking up too much space on your hard drive.
3. Click 'OK' or 'Scan' within the prompt window to initiate scanning. Wait until the scanning process is complete, as indicated by the progress bar in a new prompt window.
4. Run your favorite image editing software. If you do not have a dedicated image editing client, the basic software that came with your operating system will suffice (Windows Photo Gallery for PC, iPhoto for Mac).
5. Click 'File > Open' on the toolbar and locate the destination folder where the scan is saved. Double-click the image and view it at about half-size by clicking 'View' on the toolbar and selecting 'Zoom Out.'
6. Select the 'Crop' tool from the software's menu bar. Click and hold any corner of one of the pictures within the scanned image. Move your mouse so that the tool forms an outline around its edges. Double-click inside of the outline to crop the picture from the scan. This establishes the crop as a separate file which can now be saved. Click 'File > Save As' to do so. At this point you can give the picture a new name, alter the file type or change the save destination.
7. Repeat Step 6 for the other pictures within the scan.
Using Epson Scanner Software
1. Place your pictures on the Epson scanner's glass surface, spacing them about ½ inch apart. Press the 'Scan' button. An Epson Scan prompt window will appear. At the top right corner of the window, select 'Professional Mode' from the drop-down menu.
2. Alter the settings under the 'Original' section according to the type of media you're scanning. In this case the Document Type would be Reflective, the Document Source would be the scanner's Document Table and the Auto Exposure Type would be Photo, which represents a standard photographic print. You can also select the resolution (anywhere from 72 to 200 dpi will suffice) and destination folder for your scans at this point.
3. Click the 'Preview' button to get a thumbnail-sized glimpse at what the resulting scans will look like. Epson's software automatically recognizes that each picture positioned on its glass is separate, and previews them accordingly. Check the box under each thumbnail you wish to scan.
4. Perfect the scans by applying any effects (color restoration) or adjusting any settings (exposure compensation) as needed. These will be found under the 'Adjustments' section of the prompt window.
5. Click 'Scan' to initiate the scanning process. To look at the finished scans, open the destination folder you specified in Step 2.
2. Scan the photos. A prompt window will appear asking you to choose several save options including file type (JPEG, TIFF, BMP), destination folder (My Pictures, My Scans) and resolution (usually in dots per inch, or dpi). For most efficient scanning, select JPEG format at 300 dpi; this will ensure that each picture has an acceptable resolution while not taking up too much space on your hard drive.
3. Click 'OK' or 'Scan' within the prompt window to initiate scanning. Wait until the scanning process is complete, as indicated by the progress bar in a new prompt window.
4. Run your favorite image editing software. If you do not have a dedicated image editing client, the basic software that came with your operating system will suffice (Windows Photo Gallery for PC, iPhoto for Mac).
5. Click 'File > Open' on the toolbar and locate the destination folder where the scan is saved. Double-click the image and view it at about half-size by clicking 'View' on the toolbar and selecting 'Zoom Out.'
6. Select the 'Crop' tool from the software's menu bar. Click and hold any corner of one of the pictures within the scanned image. Move your mouse so that the tool forms an outline around its edges. Double-click inside of the outline to crop the picture from the scan. This establishes the crop as a separate file which can now be saved. Click 'File > Save As' to do so. At this point you can give the picture a new name, alter the file type or change the save destination.
7. Repeat Step 6 for the other pictures within the scan.
Using Epson Scanner Software
1. Place your pictures on the Epson scanner's glass surface, spacing them about ½ inch apart. Press the 'Scan' button. An Epson Scan prompt window will appear. At the top right corner of the window, select 'Professional Mode' from the drop-down menu.
2. Alter the settings under the 'Original' section according to the type of media you're scanning. In this case the Document Type would be Reflective, the Document Source would be the scanner's Document Table and the Auto Exposure Type would be Photo, which represents a standard photographic print. You can also select the resolution (anywhere from 72 to 200 dpi will suffice) and destination folder for your scans at this point.
3. Click the 'Preview' button to get a thumbnail-sized glimpse at what the resulting scans will look like. Epson's software automatically recognizes that each picture positioned on its glass is separate, and previews them accordingly. Check the box under each thumbnail you wish to scan.
4. Perfect the scans by applying any effects (color restoration) or adjusting any settings (exposure compensation) as needed. These will be found under the 'Adjustments' section of the prompt window.
5. Click 'Scan' to initiate the scanning process. To look at the finished scans, open the destination folder you specified in Step 2.
How to Replace a Drum on a Brother Copier (12 Steps)
1. Lay out pieces of paper to cover an area about 18 inches by 18 inches on the table adjacent to the copier.
2. Allow the copier to cool off if it has been running recently.
3. Open the front cover of the copier.
4. Grasp the handle inside the front cover and pull to remove the drum unit and toner cartridge. Remove the unit slowly and do not allow the unit to tip.
5. Set the drum and toner cartridge assembly on the paper set out in step 1.
6. Push the green lock lever on the toner cartridge down, then remove the toner cartridge from the drum unit. Set the toner cartridge aside on the paper. Set the old drum unit aside out of the way.
7. Remove the new drum from its packing material.
8. Insert the toner cartridge into the new drum unit until the cartridge clicks into place. If the cartridge is inserted properly, the green lock lever lifts automatically.
9. Grasp the green tab on the drum unit, then slide it back and forth several times. This action cleans the primary corona wire. Return the tab to its home position indicated by the arrow on the drum unit case.
10. Pick up the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly, then insert it back into the copier. Be certain the assembly is fully seated, but don't force it. Remove and reseat the assembly if you encounter resistance before the assembly is fully seated.
11. Press the 'Clear/Back' button.
12. Close the front cover when the control panel displays 'Accepted.'
2. Allow the copier to cool off if it has been running recently.
3. Open the front cover of the copier.
4. Grasp the handle inside the front cover and pull to remove the drum unit and toner cartridge. Remove the unit slowly and do not allow the unit to tip.
5. Set the drum and toner cartridge assembly on the paper set out in step 1.
6. Push the green lock lever on the toner cartridge down, then remove the toner cartridge from the drum unit. Set the toner cartridge aside on the paper. Set the old drum unit aside out of the way.
7. Remove the new drum from its packing material.
8. Insert the toner cartridge into the new drum unit until the cartridge clicks into place. If the cartridge is inserted properly, the green lock lever lifts automatically.
9. Grasp the green tab on the drum unit, then slide it back and forth several times. This action cleans the primary corona wire. Return the tab to its home position indicated by the arrow on the drum unit case.
10. Pick up the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly, then insert it back into the copier. Be certain the assembly is fully seated, but don't force it. Remove and reseat the assembly if you encounter resistance before the assembly is fully seated.
11. Press the 'Clear/Back' button.
12. Close the front cover when the control panel displays 'Accepted.'
How to Disable Color Management in a Printer Dialog
1. Open a printer dialog box. If you use Windows, press and release the 'Windows' key to open the 'Start' menu, then move your mouse over to 'Printers and Faxes' and click it. Locate your printer within the window, right-click on it and click 'Properties.' On a Mac, click the name of your hard drive in the 'Finder,' then 'Library' and then 'Printers.' Click the name of your printer, then click 'Options & Supplies.'
2. Enter the 'Color Management' menu. Click the 'Advanced' button ('Advanced Color Settings' if you use a Mac), then move your mouse to the top-right corner of the printer dialog box.
3. Disable 'Color Management.' Click your mouse inside the circle next to 'ICM,' then next to the text 'No Color Adjustment' in the 'ICC Profile' pane. Click 'OK.'
2. Enter the 'Color Management' menu. Click the 'Advanced' button ('Advanced Color Settings' if you use a Mac), then move your mouse to the top-right corner of the printer dialog box.
3. Disable 'Color Management.' Click your mouse inside the circle next to 'ICM,' then next to the text 'No Color Adjustment' in the 'ICC Profile' pane. Click 'OK.'
How to Print Photos on Vellum Paper (6 Steps)
1. Purchase vellum paper designed for printing with a laser or an inkjet printer. This vellum will have a suitable weight necessary for holding the printer ink.
2. Load the vellum paper into your printer.
3. Adjust printer settings if you have an inkjet printer. (Laser printers do not have the same adjustments.) Set the printer to an 'economy' or 'draft' setting to enable the least amount of ink possible to transfer to the vellum paper. If your printer has a setting for paperweight, adjust this setting to 'transparency' to enable your printer to process the paper properly.
4. Navigate to the location on your computer where you store the digital photograph. If the photograph is sized and ready to print, simply double-click it to open within the picture viewer application. If you must resize the photograph, open it within a graphics program and resize it so it will fit properly onto your vellum paper.
5. Print the photograph onto the vellum paper, either through the picture viewer application or through the graphics program. You might consider printing the photograph in a black and white or sepia effect for a special touch.
6. Leave the vellum paper in the printer for at least 10 minutes to allow the ink to dry.
2. Load the vellum paper into your printer.
3. Adjust printer settings if you have an inkjet printer. (Laser printers do not have the same adjustments.) Set the printer to an 'economy' or 'draft' setting to enable the least amount of ink possible to transfer to the vellum paper. If your printer has a setting for paperweight, adjust this setting to 'transparency' to enable your printer to process the paper properly.
4. Navigate to the location on your computer where you store the digital photograph. If the photograph is sized and ready to print, simply double-click it to open within the picture viewer application. If you must resize the photograph, open it within a graphics program and resize it so it will fit properly onto your vellum paper.
5. Print the photograph onto the vellum paper, either through the picture viewer application or through the graphics program. You might consider printing the photograph in a black and white or sepia effect for a special touch.
6. Leave the vellum paper in the printer for at least 10 minutes to allow the ink to dry.
How to Clear the Memory on a Brother Copier
1. Press 'Menu,' then press the number pair corresponding to your model of Brother copier. Press '4,' '4' for MCF models. Press '3,' '4' for model DCP-8085DN. Press '3,' '3' for model DCP-8080DN.
2. Press the up or the down arrow key to select '1. Reset' to restore the copier's default settings.
3. Press 'Stop/Exit' to exit the menu and return to standby mode.
2. Press the up or the down arrow key to select '1. Reset' to restore the copier's default settings.
3. Press 'Stop/Exit' to exit the menu and return to standby mode.
How to Turn Off Blank Pages Between Print Jobs
1. Click the Start menu and choose 'Printers.'
2. Locate your printer icon labeled according to its manufacturer and model number. Right-click and choose 'Properties.'
3. Click the 'Advanced' tab.
4. Click the 'Separator Page' button. This will open the 'Separator Page' dialog box.
5. Delete all the templates that are listed in the 'Separator Page' dialog box by pressing the 'Delete' key. Click 'OK.'
6. Click 'Apply.'
2. Locate your printer icon labeled according to its manufacturer and model number. Right-click and choose 'Properties.'
3. Click the 'Advanced' tab.
4. Click the 'Separator Page' button. This will open the 'Separator Page' dialog box.
5. Delete all the templates that are listed in the 'Separator Page' dialog box by pressing the 'Delete' key. Click 'OK.'
6. Click 'Apply.'
How to Reset a Bosch Dryer (8 Steps)
1. Unplug the Bosch dryer from the power supply and then reconnect to the power supply.
2. Replace the local fuse or reset the circuit breaker if a fuse or circuit breaker has tripped.
3. Place items to be dried into the dryer and select a program. Close the door firmly.
4. Press 'Start/Pause.'
5. Press 'Stop/Cancel' if the above steps do not resolve the problem.
6. Pull the dryer out from the wall and use a standard screwdriver to remove the central metal plate on the back of the dryer.
7. Locate the small red reset button above the heating element and press and hold the button for a few seconds. Release the button.
8. Place the back access panel back on the driver and move the dryer back against the wall. Repeat steps 3 and 4. If the problem continues, press 'Stop/Cancel,' turn off power to the dryer and contact an authorized service technician for assistance.
2. Replace the local fuse or reset the circuit breaker if a fuse or circuit breaker has tripped.
3. Place items to be dried into the dryer and select a program. Close the door firmly.
4. Press 'Start/Pause.'
5. Press 'Stop/Cancel' if the above steps do not resolve the problem.
6. Pull the dryer out from the wall and use a standard screwdriver to remove the central metal plate on the back of the dryer.
7. Locate the small red reset button above the heating element and press and hold the button for a few seconds. Release the button.
8. Place the back access panel back on the driver and move the dryer back against the wall. Repeat steps 3 and 4. If the problem continues, press 'Stop/Cancel,' turn off power to the dryer and contact an authorized service technician for assistance.
How to Clean Epson 3000 Print Heads
1. Access the Epson Utility in the Printer control panel in Windows. The name of this control panel varies depending on your version of Windows. In this utility, locate the Head Cleaning option and click it to begin the automatic cleaning process. If this utility doesn't do the trick, try one of the following methods.
2. Print pages filled with the color that appears to be clogged or is causing problems. This process can help to unclog print heads on the Epson 3000.
3. Turn on the printer, remove the ink cartridges from left to right, and turn off the printer. Wait roughly a minute and then turn on the printer. Replace the ink cartridges from left to right.
4. Move the print heads away from their default positions until you see the pads underneath. Place a few drops of Windex with ammonia on each pad. Use a baby syringe to transfer the drops, or saturate a cotton swab and press it against the pads.
5. Prevent clogged nozzles in the future by leaving the printer on, even when you're not using it.
2. Print pages filled with the color that appears to be clogged or is causing problems. This process can help to unclog print heads on the Epson 3000.
3. Turn on the printer, remove the ink cartridges from left to right, and turn off the printer. Wait roughly a minute and then turn on the printer. Replace the ink cartridges from left to right.
4. Move the print heads away from their default positions until you see the pads underneath. Place a few drops of Windex with ammonia on each pad. Use a baby syringe to transfer the drops, or saturate a cotton swab and press it against the pads.
5. Prevent clogged nozzles in the future by leaving the printer on, even when you're not using it.
How to Reset Drum Counts for a C9600 Printer
1. Switch off the power to the printer. The power switch is located on the left side beneath the paper exit tray. Wait approximately five seconds and then flip the power switch back on.
2. Press and hold the 'Menu 1/Menu2' button on the control panel and press the 'Shut Down/Restart' button to restart the printer.
3. Press the 'Menu1/Menu2' button three times in succession until 'DRUM CNT RESET' appears on the control panel.
4. Press the 'Enter' button to reset the image drum counter on the C9600 printer.
2. Press and hold the 'Menu 1/Menu2' button on the control panel and press the 'Shut Down/Restart' button to restart the printer.
3. Press the 'Menu1/Menu2' button three times in succession until 'DRUM CNT RESET' appears on the control panel.
4. Press the 'Enter' button to reset the image drum counter on the C9600 printer.
How to Make Homemade Vinyl Bumper Stickers on an HP Printer
1. Open Microsoft Publisher or similar program.
2. Click “File,” “New” and “Blank Page Sizes.” Click on ““Letter (Landscape) 8.5 x 11.”
3. Click on the “A” icon that contains lines (text tool) under the arrow on the toolbar on the left side of the screen.
4. Click inside of the blank document to place the text box. Double-click the text box to enter it.
5. Enter the text you want to print on the bumper sticker. To change the text's color, font or other attribute, highlight the text with your mouse then click on the font, color or style icon on the toolbar at the top of the program. Click anywhere outside of the text box to close the text box.
6. Click “Insert,” “Picture” and “From File...” Navigate to the directory containing a picture or graphic you would like to place on your bumper sticker. Double-click on the file's name to place it. If you would like to select a clip art item, click “Insert,” “Picture” and “Clip Art...” The Clip Art selection pane will open. Double-click the graphic to place it on your bumper sticker.
7. Click “File” and “Save As” to save your bumper sticker once you done placing pictures or graphics. Enter a name for the bumper sticker in the “File name:” box. Click “Save.”
Printing the Bumper Sticker
1. Fan the vinyl decal paper for one minute to separate any sheets that may be stuck together. Pull out any bent or damaged sheets.
2. Load the vinyl decal paper into your HP printer with the coated side facing the direction your printer prints—facedown if using an HP inkjet printer that is front loading or faceup if the printer is top loading. If using an HP laser printer, load the paper facedown (default setting) if placing the paper in a tray. If using the “Bypass” tray, place the paper faceup.
3. Click “File” and “Print Preview” to view your bumper sticker before printing. If changes are needed to the design, click “Close” to return to the document and make the changes.
4. Click on the printer icon to print the sticker if everything is OK. Do not select “Photo” or “Gloss” paper within your printer's “Properties” box--this will cause the printer to apply too much ink to the bumper sticker, which can cause the ink to run and fade faster when the sticker gets wet.
5. Let the bumper sticker dry for at least 20 minutes before handling the paper or applying the sticker. Use a paper cutter to cut the sticker out.
2. Click “File,” “New” and “Blank Page Sizes.” Click on ““Letter (Landscape) 8.5 x 11.”
3. Click on the “A” icon that contains lines (text tool) under the arrow on the toolbar on the left side of the screen.
4. Click inside of the blank document to place the text box. Double-click the text box to enter it.
5. Enter the text you want to print on the bumper sticker. To change the text's color, font or other attribute, highlight the text with your mouse then click on the font, color or style icon on the toolbar at the top of the program. Click anywhere outside of the text box to close the text box.
6. Click “Insert,” “Picture” and “From File...” Navigate to the directory containing a picture or graphic you would like to place on your bumper sticker. Double-click on the file's name to place it. If you would like to select a clip art item, click “Insert,” “Picture” and “Clip Art...” The Clip Art selection pane will open. Double-click the graphic to place it on your bumper sticker.
7. Click “File” and “Save As” to save your bumper sticker once you done placing pictures or graphics. Enter a name for the bumper sticker in the “File name:” box. Click “Save.”
Printing the Bumper Sticker
1. Fan the vinyl decal paper for one minute to separate any sheets that may be stuck together. Pull out any bent or damaged sheets.
2. Load the vinyl decal paper into your HP printer with the coated side facing the direction your printer prints—facedown if using an HP inkjet printer that is front loading or faceup if the printer is top loading. If using an HP laser printer, load the paper facedown (default setting) if placing the paper in a tray. If using the “Bypass” tray, place the paper faceup.
3. Click “File” and “Print Preview” to view your bumper sticker before printing. If changes are needed to the design, click “Close” to return to the document and make the changes.
4. Click on the printer icon to print the sticker if everything is OK. Do not select “Photo” or “Gloss” paper within your printer's “Properties” box--this will cause the printer to apply too much ink to the bumper sticker, which can cause the ink to run and fade faster when the sticker gets wet.
5. Let the bumper sticker dry for at least 20 minutes before handling the paper or applying the sticker. Use a paper cutter to cut the sticker out.
How to Boot a MacBook From a Disc
1. Press the release button on your MacBook's CD or DVD drive.
2. Insert the disc into the drive door, then shut the door.
3. Restart your computer if it is currently powered on. Power on the system if it is currently powered off.
4. Press and hold the 'C' key as your system starts up. The inserted disc is automatically loaded.
2. Insert the disc into the drive door, then shut the door.
3. Restart your computer if it is currently powered on. Power on the system if it is currently powered off.
4. Press and hold the 'C' key as your system starts up. The inserted disc is automatically loaded.
How to Send Receive a Fax for Free Over the Internet
1. Direct your browser to an online faxing service. FaxZero is a useful and simple service that allows you to send a maximum of two free faxes no larger then three pages to anywhere in the United States. However they attach an ad at the beginning of the free fax. They also offer a paid service for $1.99 per fax that will remove the add. GotFreeFax is useful for someone who wants to send between the U.S. and Canada, and it also boasts no cover page ad. With two faxes a day with a three-page maximum, GotFreeFax is useful for a person who just wants to send a few small documents.Myfax is a great service for people who would like to fax anywhere in the world. It supports 41 countries for faxing to and will allow you to fax a file no more then 10 Megabytes or 10 pages. See resources for links.
2. Enter the name, country (if applicable) and fax number of the person you want to fax into the To column. Make sure to enter a valid email address in the From column so the program can send a conformation email to your inbox.
3. Choose a file you want to fax. Under Fax Message click 'Choose a File' and select the document or PDF you wish to fax. Click 'Send Fax' and your fax will be sent to the phone number you entered.
Recieve a Free fax
1. Pick a service. Some services online will receive faxes for you from a proxy phone number and send the document to your email. Many of these services charge a signup fee or a monthly fee. There are, however, a couple that are 100 percent free.
2. Sign up for eFax Free. Efax free is a program run by the online fax company eFax. It can be tricky to find the free service on its web page, but a quick web search finds the link easily. To sign up for eFax free, simply go to the link and enter your name, email address, phone number, location and ZIP code. Once you have entered the information, click 'Start Faxing' and you will receive an email in your inbox with a personalized fax number. Now any fax sent to that number will show up in your eFax inbox. You can also have eFax deliver your faxes into your email inbox. See Resources for a link.
3. Sign up for FaxBetter. FaxBetter is a free service that allows people to send and receive faxes online. To sign up for FaxBetter, all you have to do is enter a valid email account and create a password, then click 'Get My Free Fax Number.' The nice thing about FaxBetter is it doesn't ask for a lot of your information in order to get your new online fax number. FaxBetter will send you an email with your account information and a new personal fax number. Any fax sent to the number you receive will be dropped in your FaxBetter inbox for download. See Resources for a link.
2. Enter the name, country (if applicable) and fax number of the person you want to fax into the To column. Make sure to enter a valid email address in the From column so the program can send a conformation email to your inbox.
3. Choose a file you want to fax. Under Fax Message click 'Choose a File' and select the document or PDF you wish to fax. Click 'Send Fax' and your fax will be sent to the phone number you entered.
Recieve a Free fax
1. Pick a service. Some services online will receive faxes for you from a proxy phone number and send the document to your email. Many of these services charge a signup fee or a monthly fee. There are, however, a couple that are 100 percent free.
2. Sign up for eFax Free. Efax free is a program run by the online fax company eFax. It can be tricky to find the free service on its web page, but a quick web search finds the link easily. To sign up for eFax free, simply go to the link and enter your name, email address, phone number, location and ZIP code. Once you have entered the information, click 'Start Faxing' and you will receive an email in your inbox with a personalized fax number. Now any fax sent to that number will show up in your eFax inbox. You can also have eFax deliver your faxes into your email inbox. See Resources for a link.
3. Sign up for FaxBetter. FaxBetter is a free service that allows people to send and receive faxes online. To sign up for FaxBetter, all you have to do is enter a valid email account and create a password, then click 'Get My Free Fax Number.' The nice thing about FaxBetter is it doesn't ask for a lot of your information in order to get your new online fax number. FaxBetter will send you an email with your account information and a new personal fax number. Any fax sent to the number you receive will be dropped in your FaxBetter inbox for download. See Resources for a link.
Monday, January 26, 2015
How to Fix a Paper Jam in an HP Printer (3 Steps)
1. Remove any foreign objects from your printer and press the 'Resume' button on the printer's front panel. Proceed to Step 2 if this does not clear the paper jam.
2. Turn off your printer off. Press the two rear access door latch handles toward each other and remove the door. Slowly remove any paper by pulling it out through the back of the printer. Replace the rear access door. Proceed to Step 3 if this does not clear the jam.
3. Lift the printer cover and slowly remove the paper from the printer--be careful because you can damage the printer when removing paper through the front. Close the cover. Turn your printer back on and press 'Resume' to continue printing your document.
2. Turn off your printer off. Press the two rear access door latch handles toward each other and remove the door. Slowly remove any paper by pulling it out through the back of the printer. Replace the rear access door. Proceed to Step 3 if this does not clear the jam.
3. Lift the printer cover and slowly remove the paper from the printer--be careful because you can damage the printer when removing paper through the front. Close the cover. Turn your printer back on and press 'Resume' to continue printing your document.
How to Remove Printer Ink Stains from Clothes
1. First, in short motions, dab the stain with a clean, damp towel or sponge until no ink is lifted from stain.
2. Let the stain air dry.
3. Next, spray the stain with hair spray or dab it with alcohol, whichever you have on hand.
4. Take two paper towels and sandwich the stained fabric between them.
5. Now just blot the backside of the stained fabric. This will force the stain out of the fabric and into the other paper towel.
6. Continue pressing, but as the stain is being transferred to the other paper towel, move that paper towel so that a clean segment of the towel lifts the stain. Continue pressing and moving the paper towel so that the stain does not re-transfer back into the fabric after you’ve gotten it out and into the towel. When the stain, is lifted, you’re done.
7. Now just follow up by applying laundry pre-treatment (stain remover) before tossing the garment in the wash.
How To Remove Set-In Printer Ink Stains From Clothes
1. If the printer ink stain has dried or set for some time, it requires a bit more effort to remove. Begin by dabbing a little liquid detergent on the stain.
2. Now gently scrub the spot with a toothbrush or towel. You should see the stain beginning to lift.
3. If the stain does not lift, mix 1 part bleach and 1 part water in a cup, dip the brush or towel into the cup and continue gently brushing the stain. This should definitely lift the printer ink from the garment.
4. Then immediately wash the garment. Do not allow it to dry between scrubbing and washing, otherwise or the ink you loosened from the fabric will just set right back into the fabric.
2. Let the stain air dry.
3. Next, spray the stain with hair spray or dab it with alcohol, whichever you have on hand.
4. Take two paper towels and sandwich the stained fabric between them.
5. Now just blot the backside of the stained fabric. This will force the stain out of the fabric and into the other paper towel.
6. Continue pressing, but as the stain is being transferred to the other paper towel, move that paper towel so that a clean segment of the towel lifts the stain. Continue pressing and moving the paper towel so that the stain does not re-transfer back into the fabric after you’ve gotten it out and into the towel. When the stain, is lifted, you’re done.
7. Now just follow up by applying laundry pre-treatment (stain remover) before tossing the garment in the wash.
How To Remove Set-In Printer Ink Stains From Clothes
1. If the printer ink stain has dried or set for some time, it requires a bit more effort to remove. Begin by dabbing a little liquid detergent on the stain.
2. Now gently scrub the spot with a toothbrush or towel. You should see the stain beginning to lift.
3. If the stain does not lift, mix 1 part bleach and 1 part water in a cup, dip the brush or towel into the cup and continue gently brushing the stain. This should definitely lift the printer ink from the garment.
4. Then immediately wash the garment. Do not allow it to dry between scrubbing and washing, otherwise or the ink you loosened from the fabric will just set right back into the fabric.
How to Add a Printer (7 Steps)
1. To add a printer, first follow your printer's instruction manual to assemble your printer and connect it to your computer. When you are ready to install the software, have your printer's CD-ROM or floppy disk handy.
2. Open the Start menu and choose Settings, then Printers.
3. Double-click on Add Printers.
4. Follow the instructions provided by the Print wizard. If you're adding a network printer, be sure to find out its name or network path. To make sure you're using the most recent printer driver, insert your printer CD-ROM or floppy disk when asked. You can also choose a preinstalled driver that matches the printer make and model you're trying to add, but it might be older than a driver that came with the printer. (If you're installing a networked printer, ask your system administrator if there are newer drivers available on the network.)
5. When prompted, indicate whether you want to use this printer as the default. If you have only one printer, you will say yes. If you have two, you must choose which one is to be the default.
6. When asked if you want to print a test page, it is a good idea to say yes.
7. When satisfied, click Finish to complete the installation process.
2. Open the Start menu and choose Settings, then Printers.
3. Double-click on Add Printers.
4. Follow the instructions provided by the Print wizard. If you're adding a network printer, be sure to find out its name or network path. To make sure you're using the most recent printer driver, insert your printer CD-ROM or floppy disk when asked. You can also choose a preinstalled driver that matches the printer make and model you're trying to add, but it might be older than a driver that came with the printer. (If you're installing a networked printer, ask your system administrator if there are newer drivers available on the network.)
5. When prompted, indicate whether you want to use this printer as the default. If you have only one printer, you will say yes. If you have two, you must choose which one is to be the default.
6. When asked if you want to print a test page, it is a good idea to say yes.
7. When satisfied, click Finish to complete the installation process.
How to Return a Defective HP Cartridge
1. Print something with your printer as proof that the cartridge is defective. You can print a test sheet or provide any page of text or images that was printed using the defective cartridge.
2. Complete the service information form located inside each cartridge box. If you cannot find this form, write on a separate sheet of paper your name, address, phone number, how the cartridge is defective and where you purchased it. Place the completed form back in the cartridge box.
3. Open the printer and pull the defective cartridge out of the printer. Package the defective cartridge in its original plastic wrap and return it to the original cartridge box.
4. Take the printed sheet and the cartridge in its box back to the store from which you purchased the cartridge. Let the clerk know that the HP cartridge is defective and show him the printed sheet. The clerk will provide you with a free replacement cartridge.
5. Contact HP Customer Service directly at 1-800-HPINVENT should you experience any problems returning the defective cartridge. Tell the HP customer service representative about your problem and follow her instructions about how to return the defective cartridge to HP.
2. Complete the service information form located inside each cartridge box. If you cannot find this form, write on a separate sheet of paper your name, address, phone number, how the cartridge is defective and where you purchased it. Place the completed form back in the cartridge box.
3. Open the printer and pull the defective cartridge out of the printer. Package the defective cartridge in its original plastic wrap and return it to the original cartridge box.
4. Take the printed sheet and the cartridge in its box back to the store from which you purchased the cartridge. Let the clerk know that the HP cartridge is defective and show him the printed sheet. The clerk will provide you with a free replacement cartridge.
5. Contact HP Customer Service directly at 1-800-HPINVENT should you experience any problems returning the defective cartridge. Tell the HP customer service representative about your problem and follow her instructions about how to return the defective cartridge to HP.
How to Override Empty HP Ink Cartridges
1. Turn off the HP printer by pressing and holding the 'power' button.
2. Turn the HP printer back on by pressing the power button and allowing it to run through its setup procedure.
3. Install the refilled ink cartridge by opening the access door on the HP printer.
4. Click 'Ignore' on the two dialog boxes that appear on the computer screen, warning about printing with empty ink cartridges.
5. Click on your computer's 'Start' menu, then click 'Control Panel' and 'Printers.' Select the HP printer that is connected to your computer and click on 'Preferences' before clicking on the 'Maintenance' window. Disable the ink level monitor and click 'OK.'
2. Turn the HP printer back on by pressing the power button and allowing it to run through its setup procedure.
3. Install the refilled ink cartridge by opening the access door on the HP printer.
4. Click 'Ignore' on the two dialog boxes that appear on the computer screen, warning about printing with empty ink cartridges.
5. Click on your computer's 'Start' menu, then click 'Control Panel' and 'Printers.' Select the HP printer that is connected to your computer and click on 'Preferences' before clicking on the 'Maintenance' window. Disable the ink level monitor and click 'OK.'
How to Connect a MacBook to an Epson PowerLite 78 Projector
1. Connect the Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter into the Mini DisplayPort on your Mac.
2. Connect the other end to the back of the Epson PowerLite 78 projector.
3. Switch the PowerLite projector on.
4. Click the 'Apple' logo on the menu bar on your Mac, then click 'System Preferences.'
5. Click 'Displays' and choose the location and configuration of your display.
2. Connect the other end to the back of the Epson PowerLite 78 projector.
3. Switch the PowerLite projector on.
4. Click the 'Apple' logo on the menu bar on your Mac, then click 'System Preferences.'
5. Click 'Displays' and choose the location and configuration of your display.
How to Connect a Wireless Printer to a Desktop
1. Check the manufacturer's website for the latest printer software for your model number. Download the latest version of the software to your desktop.
2. Decide if you're going to connect the printer with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The setup will be similar but you should only connect one way or the other.
3. Insert the installation CD and follow the steps provided in the setup wizard. To manually install the wireless printer, continue to the next step.
4. Turn on the computer's Bluetooth by opening 'Start' menu > 'Programs' > 'Services' in Windows. On a Mac, open 'System Preferences' from the Apple menu and click the Bluetooth icon. If you're installing over a wireless network you can skip this step.
5. Locate the network settings on your wireless printer. Check your manual to find out how to navigate to these settings. Turn on Bluetooth or open the Wi-Fi setup wizard, as applicable. If Bluetooth is enabled on both devices, they will now automatically discover each other.
6. Note the Bluetooth pass code that appears on screen; you'll enter this code in the computer to pair the devices. If you're using Wi-Fi, the printer's setup wizard will ask you to enter your wireless network name and password.
7. Open a document in a word processing program and go to 'File' then 'Print.' Choose 'Add a printer' when the printer dialog box opens.
8. Go through the screens of the printer wizard. You may be asked to find and install the printer driver you downloaded from the manufacturer's website.
9. Print the document you opened; your wireless printer is now installed and ready to use.
2. Decide if you're going to connect the printer with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The setup will be similar but you should only connect one way or the other.
3. Insert the installation CD and follow the steps provided in the setup wizard. To manually install the wireless printer, continue to the next step.
4. Turn on the computer's Bluetooth by opening 'Start' menu > 'Programs' > 'Services' in Windows. On a Mac, open 'System Preferences' from the Apple menu and click the Bluetooth icon. If you're installing over a wireless network you can skip this step.
5. Locate the network settings on your wireless printer. Check your manual to find out how to navigate to these settings. Turn on Bluetooth or open the Wi-Fi setup wizard, as applicable. If Bluetooth is enabled on both devices, they will now automatically discover each other.
6. Note the Bluetooth pass code that appears on screen; you'll enter this code in the computer to pair the devices. If you're using Wi-Fi, the printer's setup wizard will ask you to enter your wireless network name and password.
7. Open a document in a word processing program and go to 'File' then 'Print.' Choose 'Add a printer' when the printer dialog box opens.
8. Go through the screens of the printer wizard. You may be asked to find and install the printer driver you downloaded from the manufacturer's website.
9. Print the document you opened; your wireless printer is now installed and ready to use.
How to Connect a Wireless Laptop to a Desktop Printer
1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your desktop printer to your Internet modem.
2. Click 'Start' on your wireless laptop. Click 'Control Panel' in the Start menu. Click 'Hardware and Sound' in the Control Panel menu. Click 'Add a printer' under the Devices and Printers heading.
3. Click 'Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer.' Browse the list of available printers and choose your desktop printer from the list. Click 'Next.'
4. Enter a name for the desktop printer when prompted, such as 'Office Printer' or 'Smith Printer.' Click 'Next.'
5. Select whether you want to share the desktop printer or not. Click 'Next.' Place a check mark next to 'Set as the default printer' if you want your laptop to automatically print to this printer. Click 'Finish.'
2. Click 'Start' on your wireless laptop. Click 'Control Panel' in the Start menu. Click 'Hardware and Sound' in the Control Panel menu. Click 'Add a printer' under the Devices and Printers heading.
3. Click 'Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer.' Browse the list of available printers and choose your desktop printer from the list. Click 'Next.'
4. Enter a name for the desktop printer when prompted, such as 'Office Printer' or 'Smith Printer.' Click 'Next.'
5. Select whether you want to share the desktop printer or not. Click 'Next.' Place a check mark next to 'Set as the default printer' if you want your laptop to automatically print to this printer. Click 'Finish.'
How to Fix Shadow Letters on a Brother MFC
1. Turn on the MFC-685 and wait for it to become silent, indicating it is done warming up. Place paper in the printer's input tray, if some paper is not already present.
2. Press the 'Ink' button on the printer's control panel. Use the arrow buttons on the control panel until you highlight 'Test Print' on the printer's display screen, and then press the 'OK' button on the control panel.
3. Use the arrow keys on the control panel to highlight 'Alignment' on the printer's display, and press the 'OK' button. Press either the 'Black Start' or 'Color Start' button to begin printing the alignment page.
4. Examine the printout to see if section 5 matches section 0 the best in both the 600 and 1,200 dpi sections. Press the '1' button on the printer's control panel if section 5 does match section 0 the best in both the 600 and 1,200 dots per inch sections.
5. Press the '2' button if another section matched section 0 better. Press the number of the section in the 600 dpi section of the printout that matches section 0 the best, and then press the number that matches the best out of the 1,200 dpi section of the printout. Press the 'Stop/Exit' button on the printer's control panel to finish checking and adjusting the printer's alignment.
2. Press the 'Ink' button on the printer's control panel. Use the arrow buttons on the control panel until you highlight 'Test Print' on the printer's display screen, and then press the 'OK' button on the control panel.
3. Use the arrow keys on the control panel to highlight 'Alignment' on the printer's display, and press the 'OK' button. Press either the 'Black Start' or 'Color Start' button to begin printing the alignment page.
4. Examine the printout to see if section 5 matches section 0 the best in both the 600 and 1,200 dpi sections. Press the '1' button on the printer's control panel if section 5 does match section 0 the best in both the 600 and 1,200 dots per inch sections.
5. Press the '2' button if another section matched section 0 better. Press the number of the section in the 600 dpi section of the printout that matches section 0 the best, and then press the number that matches the best out of the 1,200 dpi section of the printout. Press the 'Stop/Exit' button on the printer's control panel to finish checking and adjusting the printer's alignment.
How to Convert a Serial Port Keyboard or Mouse to a USB Port
1. Insert the software CD-ROM in the computer's media tray and close the tray. The software disc should begin playing automatically. If not, go to the Start Menu, select 'My Computer,' then choose the drive (usually drive D:) for the media player and select 'Run.'
2. Install the software on the computer by following the on-screen prompts. The software contains the drivers that allow the computer to understand the serial connection signal even though it is attached via a USB plug.
3. Insert the serial plug on the end of the keyboard or mouse into the serial port on the adapter cable. Be sure to align the pins inside the plug with the holes on the serial port on the end of the adapter. Tighten the connection by turning the locking bolts clockwise on each side of the plug.
4. Insert the USB plug on the other end of the adapter into a free USB jack on the computer. The flat, rectangular plug inserts in one direction only.
2. Install the software on the computer by following the on-screen prompts. The software contains the drivers that allow the computer to understand the serial connection signal even though it is attached via a USB plug.
3. Insert the serial plug on the end of the keyboard or mouse into the serial port on the adapter cable. Be sure to align the pins inside the plug with the holes on the serial port on the end of the adapter. Tighten the connection by turning the locking bolts clockwise on each side of the plug.
4. Insert the USB plug on the other end of the adapter into a free USB jack on the computer. The flat, rectangular plug inserts in one direction only.
How to Troubleshoot Your Dell Printer
1. Check that your Dell printer is plugged into a reliable power source. Faulty home wiring or a loose cable may cause the Dell printer to shut off, causing some of your Dell printer problems.
2. Verify that your Dell printer is plugged securely into your computer. Sometimes, the printer cable may be disconnected when you are moving or using your PC. This may result in printer errors when the Dell printer tries to send printer data to your computer, and vice versa. Jiggle the printer cable gently to check that it is plugged in firmly.
3. Restart your computer by clicking the Start menu in the lower left-hand corner of the screen and selecting 'Restart' from the pop-up menu. Internal software conflicts and errors can sometimes prevent your Dell printer from completing the printing job successfully. Restarting your computer clears the system cache and may help resolve these issues when troubleshooting your Dell printer.
4. Turn off the Dell printer by pressing its Power button. Turn the Dell printer on again while simultaneously holding down the up arrow key and the down arrow key, located on the front panel of the printer. This initiates the Dell printer's 'Customer Mode' menu on the printer's front display screen.
5. Test the Dell printer's print quality by pressing the arrow key to select each of the printer's types of ink (e.g. cyan), and pressing the Return key to initiate a test print. This can help troubleshoot whether you have a problem with the Dell printer's connection to your computer or a hardware issue. If the Dell printer is able to generate a test print successfully, the problem does not lie with the printer's actual printing mechanisms.
6. Clear the Dell printer's NVRAM cache to help troubleshoot the Dell printer. Press Menu on the front display panel and select Configure. Use the arrow keys to click Maintenance and then select Init NVRAM. Press the return panel to clear the Dell printer's internal memory. Restart the printer by turning it off with the Power button, then turning it back on.
7. Contact Dell's customer service center (link in the Resources section) if your Dell printer troubleshooting methods fail to pintpoint a specific problem with the Dell printer.
2. Verify that your Dell printer is plugged securely into your computer. Sometimes, the printer cable may be disconnected when you are moving or using your PC. This may result in printer errors when the Dell printer tries to send printer data to your computer, and vice versa. Jiggle the printer cable gently to check that it is plugged in firmly.
3. Restart your computer by clicking the Start menu in the lower left-hand corner of the screen and selecting 'Restart' from the pop-up menu. Internal software conflicts and errors can sometimes prevent your Dell printer from completing the printing job successfully. Restarting your computer clears the system cache and may help resolve these issues when troubleshooting your Dell printer.
4. Turn off the Dell printer by pressing its Power button. Turn the Dell printer on again while simultaneously holding down the up arrow key and the down arrow key, located on the front panel of the printer. This initiates the Dell printer's 'Customer Mode' menu on the printer's front display screen.
5. Test the Dell printer's print quality by pressing the arrow key to select each of the printer's types of ink (e.g. cyan), and pressing the Return key to initiate a test print. This can help troubleshoot whether you have a problem with the Dell printer's connection to your computer or a hardware issue. If the Dell printer is able to generate a test print successfully, the problem does not lie with the printer's actual printing mechanisms.
6. Clear the Dell printer's NVRAM cache to help troubleshoot the Dell printer. Press Menu on the front display panel and select Configure. Use the arrow keys to click Maintenance and then select Init NVRAM. Press the return panel to clear the Dell printer's internal memory. Restart the printer by turning it off with the Power button, then turning it back on.
7. Contact Dell's customer service center (link in the Resources section) if your Dell printer troubleshooting methods fail to pintpoint a specific problem with the Dell printer.
Sunday, January 25, 2015
How to Install Games on a USB Advance PS2 (5 Steps)
1. Connect your USB hard drive to your computer. Download and install the USB Extreme (Advance) software onto your computer. The download link is in the Resource section of this guide.
2. Click the 'Start' button on the computer desktop and click 'Run' and type in 'Command.' Type 'cd\' into the command prompt that appears.
3. Type 'ul_format X format.' X is the letter designating your USB hard drive; change this to your actual hard-drive letter. To check this, click 'Start' and 'Computer.' Locate the USB hard drive from the list of storage devices. The drive letter will be next to it.
4. Wait as the USB hard drive is formatted to the USB Extreme format. Insert your PS2 game into the optical drive and open another command prompt. Type 'cd\' and 'ul_install SourceDrive TargetDrive GameName CD/DVD.' 'SourceDrive' is the DVD-drive letter, and 'TargetDrive' is the USB hard-drive letter. 'CD/DVD' indicates whether it is a DVD or CD disc. Most PS2 games are DVD discs. For example, you may type in 'ul_install D E Madden05 DVD.' This will install the Madden 2005 game from your DVD drive onto your USB hard drive.
5. Connect your USB hard drive to your PS2 and boot the PS2 up. Insert your USB Extreme disc, and it will start. Select 'Madden05' from the game-selection screen to start the game.
2. Click the 'Start' button on the computer desktop and click 'Run' and type in 'Command.' Type 'cd\' into the command prompt that appears.
3. Type 'ul_format X format.' X is the letter designating your USB hard drive; change this to your actual hard-drive letter. To check this, click 'Start' and 'Computer.' Locate the USB hard drive from the list of storage devices. The drive letter will be next to it.
4. Wait as the USB hard drive is formatted to the USB Extreme format. Insert your PS2 game into the optical drive and open another command prompt. Type 'cd\' and 'ul_install SourceDrive TargetDrive GameName CD/DVD.' 'SourceDrive' is the DVD-drive letter, and 'TargetDrive' is the USB hard-drive letter. 'CD/DVD' indicates whether it is a DVD or CD disc. Most PS2 games are DVD discs. For example, you may type in 'ul_install D E Madden05 DVD.' This will install the Madden 2005 game from your DVD drive onto your USB hard drive.
5. Connect your USB hard drive to your PS2 and boot the PS2 up. Insert your USB Extreme disc, and it will start. Select 'Madden05' from the game-selection screen to start the game.
How to Reset the Ink Cartridge Levels for an HP Deskjet F380
1. Remove the cartridges from the F380 printer.
2. Position the cartridges so they are right side up and the gold leads are facing you.
3. Place a small piece of tape over the gold contact in the top left corner of each cartridge.
4. Place the cartridge back in the F380 printer. The printer automatically prints an alignment page.
5. Remove the cartridges. Place a piece of tape over the gold contact in the top right corner of each cartridge.
6. Place the cartridges back into the F380 printer. The F380 prints another alignment page.
7. Remove the cartridges from the printer. Remove both pieces of tape from each cartridge.
8. Insert the cartridges into the F380 printer. The printer prints a cartridge alignment page. Each cartridge is now recognized as a full ink cartridge.
2. Position the cartridges so they are right side up and the gold leads are facing you.
3. Place a small piece of tape over the gold contact in the top left corner of each cartridge.
4. Place the cartridge back in the F380 printer. The printer automatically prints an alignment page.
5. Remove the cartridges. Place a piece of tape over the gold contact in the top right corner of each cartridge.
6. Place the cartridges back into the F380 printer. The F380 prints another alignment page.
7. Remove the cartridges from the printer. Remove both pieces of tape from each cartridge.
8. Insert the cartridges into the F380 printer. The printer prints a cartridge alignment page. Each cartridge is now recognized as a full ink cartridge.
How to Change a Printer from Offline to Online
1. Open the Start menu and click on the 'Devices and Printers' icon. This will open a window with a list of the printers currently set up on your computer.
2. Double-click on the icon of the printer you want to change to online. The status of the printer will be shown as either 'Printer: Ready' or 'Printer: Offline.'
3. Click on 'Printer: Offline' and the Printer menu will appear. Click on 'Printer' in the menu bar and uncheck 'Use Printer Offline.' This action will change the printer from offline to online.
Mac Instructions
1. Open System Preferences by clicking on the icon in the Dock.
2. Go to the Print & Fax control panel under the Hardware category.
3. Select the printer you want to take online from the list on the left side of the screen. Then click on the 'Open Print Queue' button.
4. Click on the 'Resume Printer' button at the top of the queue window to change the printer from offline to online.
2. Double-click on the icon of the printer you want to change to online. The status of the printer will be shown as either 'Printer: Ready' or 'Printer: Offline.'
3. Click on 'Printer: Offline' and the Printer menu will appear. Click on 'Printer' in the menu bar and uncheck 'Use Printer Offline.' This action will change the printer from offline to online.
Mac Instructions
1. Open System Preferences by clicking on the icon in the Dock.
2. Go to the Print & Fax control panel under the Hardware category.
3. Select the printer you want to take online from the list on the left side of the screen. Then click on the 'Open Print Queue' button.
4. Click on the 'Resume Printer' button at the top of the queue window to change the printer from offline to online.
How to Hook Up a Laptop to a PIXMA Printer (4 Steps)
1. Insert the driver CD that came with your PIXMA printer into your laptop and run the driver-setup file. Printers may not be recognized or function properly until drivers are installed. You may also be able to download drivers for your PIXMA printer from Canon's website (see Resources).
2. Set your laptop next to the printer.
3. Disconnect the printer's USB cable from whatever device it is currently connected to and then plug the USB cable into your laptop.
4. Turn the printer on and wait a minute or two for the printer to configure itself. The printer will now be ready to use on your laptop.
2. Set your laptop next to the printer.
3. Disconnect the printer's USB cable from whatever device it is currently connected to and then plug the USB cable into your laptop.
4. Turn the printer on and wait a minute or two for the printer to configure itself. The printer will now be ready to use on your laptop.
How to Look Up Wills Deeds in Georgia
1. Obtain the full name and probate case number from the Georgia probate court office. You can call the office directly or send an email inquiry.
2. Supply the information to the probate records office and wait for a staffer there to send you a copy of the probated will.
3. Obtain the lot number for the property in question. Lot numbers are often distinct from mailing addresses, so you may need to contact a real-estate agent for the information.
4. Go to the county recording office where the property is located. Use the recording office's computer system to find the dates where deeds were filed for the property.
5. Manually go through the files and pull out the copies of the filed deeds.
2. Supply the information to the probate records office and wait for a staffer there to send you a copy of the probated will.
3. Obtain the lot number for the property in question. Lot numbers are often distinct from mailing addresses, so you may need to contact a real-estate agent for the information.
4. Go to the county recording office where the property is located. Use the recording office's computer system to find the dates where deeds were filed for the property.
5. Manually go through the files and pull out the copies of the filed deeds.
How to Scan with HP software
1. Turn on your HP scanner or all-in-one printer and launch HP Solution Center.
2. Place the document face down on the scanner and close the lid.
3. Click the “Scan Document” button on the main menu.
4. Select your preferred output format, such as PDF or TIF, from the Scan Shortcuts list.
5. Click the “Scan” button.
6. Click the “Options” button to the right of the File Type field and then use the slider bar to select an image quality. While selecting a high quality produces a larger file size, the image quality will be better. Click 'OK' to save the image quality settings and exit the Save Options dialog box.
7. Enter a file name for the scanned document in the Basic File Name field.
8. Click the “Browse” button to the right of the Save Location field and select your preferred destination folder for the scanned file, such as My Scans or Documents.
9. Click “OK” to scan the document.
10. Click the “Crop” tab to edit scan. By default, the software produces a scanned image of the entire scanning bed. Click and drag the small black boxes on the corners and edges of the highlighted field to crop the scanned document.
11. Click the “Finish” button after cropping the image. The image will be re-scanned and saved according to the edits you made.
Scanning a Photo
1. Turn on the HP scanning device and open HP Solution Center.
2. Place the photo face-down on the scanner and close the lid to the scanner or printer.
3. Click the “Scan Picture” button.
4. Select the “Picture to File” option and then click the “Scan” button.
5. Click the “File Type” drop-down menu and select your preferred output format, such as BMP, JPEG or PNG.
6. Enter a file name in the Basic File Name field.
7. Click the “Browse” button to the right of the Save Location field and select your preferred output folder for the scanned file.
8. Click “OK” to scan the photo.
9. Click the “Crop” tab to edit the scanned image. Click and drag the black boxes on the corners and edges of the highlighted scan to crop the image.
10. Click the 'Resize Output' tab and then click the 'Resolution' button. Select your preferred image resolution from the drop-down menu and click 'OK.'
11. Click the “Finish” button to re-scan the document and save the edited image to your chosen output folder. Click “Done” when the process is complete.
2. Place the document face down on the scanner and close the lid.
3. Click the “Scan Document” button on the main menu.
4. Select your preferred output format, such as PDF or TIF, from the Scan Shortcuts list.
5. Click the “Scan” button.
6. Click the “Options” button to the right of the File Type field and then use the slider bar to select an image quality. While selecting a high quality produces a larger file size, the image quality will be better. Click 'OK' to save the image quality settings and exit the Save Options dialog box.
7. Enter a file name for the scanned document in the Basic File Name field.
8. Click the “Browse” button to the right of the Save Location field and select your preferred destination folder for the scanned file, such as My Scans or Documents.
9. Click “OK” to scan the document.
10. Click the “Crop” tab to edit scan. By default, the software produces a scanned image of the entire scanning bed. Click and drag the small black boxes on the corners and edges of the highlighted field to crop the scanned document.
11. Click the “Finish” button after cropping the image. The image will be re-scanned and saved according to the edits you made.
Scanning a Photo
1. Turn on the HP scanning device and open HP Solution Center.
2. Place the photo face-down on the scanner and close the lid to the scanner or printer.
3. Click the “Scan Picture” button.
4. Select the “Picture to File” option and then click the “Scan” button.
5. Click the “File Type” drop-down menu and select your preferred output format, such as BMP, JPEG or PNG.
6. Enter a file name in the Basic File Name field.
7. Click the “Browse” button to the right of the Save Location field and select your preferred output folder for the scanned file.
8. Click “OK” to scan the photo.
9. Click the “Crop” tab to edit the scanned image. Click and drag the black boxes on the corners and edges of the highlighted scan to crop the image.
10. Click the 'Resize Output' tab and then click the 'Resolution' button. Select your preferred image resolution from the drop-down menu and click 'OK.'
11. Click the “Finish” button to re-scan the document and save the edited image to your chosen output folder. Click “Done” when the process is complete.
How to Upload Photos from a Canon EOS With No CD
1. Check your camera settings to make sure you are shooting in JPG mode. DSLR cameras and certain high-end compact cameras have a RAW photo mode. This mode takes uncompressed shots and stores all photo information, like white balance, exposure and shutter speed, for post-processing on the computer. Shooting RAW is great for having full control of your shots, but not convenient when you don't have the Canon-supplied software, which you need to read these photos. Avoid shooting in RAW if you don't have your CD.
2. Connect the EOS camera to your PC, and turn the camera on. By default, your computer recognizes the camera and opens an 'Auto Play' window with a few choices. If this wizard doesn't appear, proceed to Step 4. Depending on how you've configured your computer, you may see different options here, but all Windows-based PCs using at least Windows XP have a built-in photo transfer program. Choose 'Transfer Photos Using Microsoft Photo and Scanner Wizard.' A program appears with a list of your photos shown as thumbnails. Click the checkbox beside a photo to select it for transfer, or click 'Select All' to highlight all photos. Click 'Next' to confirm your choice, and then choose a folder to store the files in. Click 'Next' again to begin transferring.
3. Look in your computer for a built-in card reader. A lot of laptops now come with a media card slot that can read SD cards, which Canon's EOS digital cameras use. You can insert the SD memory card from your EOS directly into the card slot and transfer photos by copying and pasting the images from one folder to another.
4. Connect the camera via the USB cable and turn it on. Don't worry if a wizard or 'Auto Play' wizard doesn't appear; you can still access the photos. Click 'Start' and 'Computer' (or 'My Computer' in Windows XP). Under 'Computer' on the left-hand side, look for 'Canon Digital Camera.' Click on the camera to browse to the memory card, which Windows sees as an external drive or flash drive. You can copy your images from here to a folder on your computer.
5. Upload your images to the host of your choice. There are lots of free options out there, like Flickr and Picasa, or you can just share your photos through your Facebook account. The upload features differ between photo hosts, so check with your specific photo website for instructions. Usually, you log in to your account, click 'Upload,' and then choose files from your computer.
2. Connect the EOS camera to your PC, and turn the camera on. By default, your computer recognizes the camera and opens an 'Auto Play' window with a few choices. If this wizard doesn't appear, proceed to Step 4. Depending on how you've configured your computer, you may see different options here, but all Windows-based PCs using at least Windows XP have a built-in photo transfer program. Choose 'Transfer Photos Using Microsoft Photo and Scanner Wizard.' A program appears with a list of your photos shown as thumbnails. Click the checkbox beside a photo to select it for transfer, or click 'Select All' to highlight all photos. Click 'Next' to confirm your choice, and then choose a folder to store the files in. Click 'Next' again to begin transferring.
3. Look in your computer for a built-in card reader. A lot of laptops now come with a media card slot that can read SD cards, which Canon's EOS digital cameras use. You can insert the SD memory card from your EOS directly into the card slot and transfer photos by copying and pasting the images from one folder to another.
4. Connect the camera via the USB cable and turn it on. Don't worry if a wizard or 'Auto Play' wizard doesn't appear; you can still access the photos. Click 'Start' and 'Computer' (or 'My Computer' in Windows XP). Under 'Computer' on the left-hand side, look for 'Canon Digital Camera.' Click on the camera to browse to the memory card, which Windows sees as an external drive or flash drive. You can copy your images from here to a folder on your computer.
5. Upload your images to the host of your choice. There are lots of free options out there, like Flickr and Picasa, or you can just share your photos through your Facebook account. The upload features differ between photo hosts, so check with your specific photo website for instructions. Usually, you log in to your account, click 'Upload,' and then choose files from your computer.
How to Clean Print Heads on the HP 1220C Printer
1. Turn on the printer.
2. Press and release the 'Cancel' button twice while pressing and holding down the 'Power' button.
3. Release the 'Power' button. Give the printer about one minute to moisten and dislodge the dry ink.
2. Press and release the 'Cancel' button twice while pressing and holding down the 'Power' button.
3. Release the 'Power' button. Give the printer about one minute to moisten and dislodge the dry ink.
How to Thread a New Home Sewing Machine (9 Steps)
1. Wind the bobbin by placing a spool of thread on to the spool pin or thread holder, on the top of the sewing machine. Place the empty bobbin onto the bobbin winding pin on the top right of the machine. Wrap the thread securely around the bobbin six times by hand. Slide the bobbin-winding pin to the right until it clicks in place. Slide the thread from the spool end securely under the tension pin on the top left. Press the foot petal to wind the bobbin. Cut the thread when the machine stops.
2. Thread the machine by unwinding a 12-inch length of thread and hold it securely close to the spool of thread with your right hand.
3. Wrap the thread behind the thread guide on the left of the spool pin, with your left hand.
4. Draw the thread down and under the thread guide, then back up and over take-up lever, and down again. Gently pull on the thread to remove any slack. The thread guide and take-up lever connects the thread to the upper tension wheel, keeping an even pull on the thread as it passes through the machine. Release the thread from your right hand.
5. Slide the thread into the needle bar thread guide on the needle assembly. The needle bar thread guide is a bar with a slot or a ring with an opening for the thread.
6. Thread the needle with the needle threader. Older sewing machines do not have a needle threader; thread them using a hand needle threader.
7. Open the bobbin casing door and set the bobbin into the bobbin case, leaving a 6-inch tail. Close the bobbin door.
8. Turn the wheel on the right side of the machine forward by hand to lower the threaded needle down into the bobbin case. Continue turning the wheel until the needle returns to the highest position. This will bring the thread tail up from the bobbin. Pull the tail up and out with your fingers.
9. Slide the upper and lower threads under the presser foot. Set the fabric under the presser foot, then lower the presser foot lever. Hold both threads and press on the foot pedal. After sewing five to six stitches, release the threads.
2. Thread the machine by unwinding a 12-inch length of thread and hold it securely close to the spool of thread with your right hand.
3. Wrap the thread behind the thread guide on the left of the spool pin, with your left hand.
4. Draw the thread down and under the thread guide, then back up and over take-up lever, and down again. Gently pull on the thread to remove any slack. The thread guide and take-up lever connects the thread to the upper tension wheel, keeping an even pull on the thread as it passes through the machine. Release the thread from your right hand.
5. Slide the thread into the needle bar thread guide on the needle assembly. The needle bar thread guide is a bar with a slot or a ring with an opening for the thread.
6. Thread the needle with the needle threader. Older sewing machines do not have a needle threader; thread them using a hand needle threader.
7. Open the bobbin casing door and set the bobbin into the bobbin case, leaving a 6-inch tail. Close the bobbin door.
8. Turn the wheel on the right side of the machine forward by hand to lower the threaded needle down into the bobbin case. Continue turning the wheel until the needle returns to the highest position. This will bring the thread tail up from the bobbin. Pull the tail up and out with your fingers.
9. Slide the upper and lower threads under the presser foot. Set the fabric under the presser foot, then lower the presser foot lever. Hold both threads and press on the foot pedal. After sewing five to six stitches, release the threads.
How to Print Envelopes With a Laser Printer
1. Use your favorite word processing program to align your document for an envelope. The method will differ by program. For example, in Microsoft Word, go to 'Tools,' 'Letters' and then 'Mailings.' Select 'Envelopes and Labels.'
2. Turn on your printer and adjust the stacker so it's as narrow as the envelopes. This keeps them upright and aligned for the laser printer.
3. Print 1 test envelope to make sure everything is in the right place and the addresses are printed on the front of the envelope.
4. Place the rest of your envelopes in the tray, and print your whole mailing with ease.
2. Turn on your printer and adjust the stacker so it's as narrow as the envelopes. This keeps them upright and aligned for the laser printer.
3. Print 1 test envelope to make sure everything is in the right place and the addresses are printed on the front of the envelope.
4. Place the rest of your envelopes in the tray, and print your whole mailing with ease.
How to Fix a Windows Installer Error Code 1619
1. Log on to your computer and click on the 'Start' button. Choose the 'Run' option from the menu.
2. Wait for the 'Run' box to open, then type 'INETMGR' in the box and click 'OK.' Click the plus sign next to 'Local Computer.'
3. Click the plus sign next to 'Web Sites,' then the one next to 'Default Web Site.' Right-click on the folder where the installation file is located and choose 'Properties' from the menu.
4. Go to the 'HTTP Headers' tab and look for the 'Enable Content Expiration' option. Clear that check box and click 'OK.'
5. Try to install your program. The Windows Installer program should now run as expected.
2. Wait for the 'Run' box to open, then type 'INETMGR' in the box and click 'OK.' Click the plus sign next to 'Local Computer.'
3. Click the plus sign next to 'Web Sites,' then the one next to 'Default Web Site.' Right-click on the folder where the installation file is located and choose 'Properties' from the menu.
4. Go to the 'HTTP Headers' tab and look for the 'Enable Content Expiration' option. Clear that check box and click 'OK.'
5. Try to install your program. The Windows Installer program should now run as expected.
How to Refill an HP 05A (7 Steps)
1. Plug your hole-making tool into an outlet and set it on its stand. Wait about five minutes for the tool to heat up before continuing.
2. Locate the orange loop on one end of the cartridge and position the cartridge so that it is standing up, with the orange loop end resting against the table. Rotate the cartridge in front of you until you can see the orange and green switches on the bottom of the cartridge.
3. Hold the cartridge steady with one hand and pick up your hole-making tool with the other. Locate the metal nut on the left side of the cartridge near the top. Press the hole-making tool into the cartridge slightly to the right and down from that nut. Once the tool punches through the plastic, place it on its stand and unplug it.
4. Place the cartridge over a waste basket and try to shake as much old toner out of the hole as you can.
5. Tap the bottle of replacement toner on the table to loosen the toner.
6. Remove the cap from the bottle of replacement toner. Hold the cartridge the same way as before, but tilt it at a 45-degree angle. Place the tip of the bottle into the hole and let the toner flow into the cartridge.
7. Remove the bottle once it is empty, or the cartridge is filled. Place a piece of sealing tape or duct tape over the hole.
2. Locate the orange loop on one end of the cartridge and position the cartridge so that it is standing up, with the orange loop end resting against the table. Rotate the cartridge in front of you until you can see the orange and green switches on the bottom of the cartridge.
3. Hold the cartridge steady with one hand and pick up your hole-making tool with the other. Locate the metal nut on the left side of the cartridge near the top. Press the hole-making tool into the cartridge slightly to the right and down from that nut. Once the tool punches through the plastic, place it on its stand and unplug it.
4. Place the cartridge over a waste basket and try to shake as much old toner out of the hole as you can.
5. Tap the bottle of replacement toner on the table to loosen the toner.
6. Remove the cap from the bottle of replacement toner. Hold the cartridge the same way as before, but tilt it at a 45-degree angle. Place the tip of the bottle into the hole and let the toner flow into the cartridge.
7. Remove the bottle once it is empty, or the cartridge is filled. Place a piece of sealing tape or duct tape over the hole.
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