Are you worried about the numbers that come out from your printer's display panel while you are using your HP printers? Well, these can be HP printer error codes. You don't have to worry about them as there are solutions to such errors. Want to know more about what these error codes are and see how they can be solved?

HP printer error codes to watch out for

Some of the most common printer error codes that can pop out your computer screens (or your HP printer's display panel) are due to paper problems. There are those that result from use of wrong HP supplies.

1. Error 10. This denotes "Supplies Memory Error". This error actually comes out depending on your printer model. This is caused by the printer having problems with the memory chip. The simplest way to solve this problem is to reset the printer settings by turning the printer off and on.

2. Error 11. This printer error code means "Paper Out". The problem with this is it appears even if you have loaded the paper on the tray. To solve this, you have to check the problem and see to it that the paper is loaded correctly. Sometimes, this can also be a result of HP ink or toner build-up on the sides of the paper tray so better check on that too.

3. Error 12. This is a code for "Open or No EP Cartridge." If this printer error code shows up on the screen, it means that the top cover is open. This can be a result of defective toner cartridges, cooling fans or PS5 sensors. You should then check where the defect is coming from and replace the parts when necessary.

4. Error 13. This code means "Paper Jam". The first thing you can do to solve this problem is to check on your paper. See to it that it matches what is specified for your printer model. Some HP printers may have problems when you load thick paper inside them. In view of this, you should check HP's paper guide.

5. Error 14. This can be an indicator of "No EP or Toner Cartridge." This is one of the HP printer error codes that may confuse you especially if you have installed your HP printer cartridges. Well, how can you solve this then? Simply pull out the cartridge and reinstall them again.

6. Error 16. This HP printer error code is short for "Toner Low". This might mean that you already have an empty printer cartridge. But at times this can also mean that the printer toner is not distributed evenly. When this is the case, simply shake the printer cartridge from back to front and side to side.

7. Error 21. Also known as HP printer error code for "Print Overrun", this problem can be solved by seeing to it that your printing job is not too complex.

There are still other HP printer error codes that may come out depending on the printer model you own. You can check on the manual that comes with your HP printers when these codes appear on the printer's display.

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(HP), the printer ink and technology manufacturer, has announced a range of solutions to help drive and grow small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).

This includes the introduction of the HP ProLiant DL120 G7 server which it claims will alter the IT infrastructure within SMBs making it easier to access web, messaging and print operations.

The firm believes that this will help boost SMB productivity and efficiency in a number of different areas.

Furthermore, HP hopes that by strengthening online networks within companies it will give them greater control over their services.

Recently, printer ink firm HP announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire all the assets of Printelligent.

Vyomesh Joshi, executive vice president in imaging and printing at HP, said: "As a market leader in managed print services, this acquisition puts us even further ahead by strengthening our ability to deliver services and solutions through our channel partners to SMB customers.

Source: http://www.internet-ink.co.uk/ink-news/HP/HP-Printer-Ink-Solutions-Can-Help-SMBs-Become-More-Productive-10260

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HP (Hewlett-Packard) is well known for manufacturing electronic gadgets which are reliable and cost effective. In terms of customer satisfaction it is creating new mile stone. hp has introduced excellent printer models in all ranges to meet the demands of both home and business users. But due to some common issue, you may undergo a frustrating experience.

But don’t get down with your temper. There are leading solution providers in the market who can do the HP printer repair with great satisfaction. Even with simple knowledge you can also perform little bit of HP printer repair work. Follow this article to resolve some of your printer issues:

1. If there is some paper jam issue, make a test printing. Observe the sound of your printer. Notice, how long the paper proceeds. If there is multiple trays in your printer, try with different tray there might be issue with your paper tray. Its roller may have corrupted. You may observe the surface of the roller with your hand. You can replace the roller if required.

2. Follow the manuals to fix the new roller, slide it onto the prong and push it all the way in. You would hear the click sound. Hence, your HP printer repair job is over. You can print a page for trail.

3. Issue pertaining to cartridges can be addressed in an easy manner. Open the left-hand door and look for the cartridge. Remember, don’t perform it when your printer’s fuser is hot, and allow it to cool. Firmly remove the fuser by lifting the locked hinges. Observe the roller of the fuser, if they are seized it means they need to be replaced. Slide the new fuser cartridge and flip the levers to the locked position. Power on the printer and make a trial. Most probably, this could solve your purpose and HP printer repair has been successful.

4. Some times you may not be getting any power on your hp printer even with proper power supply. In the situation you can do HP printer repair work by a smart judgment with the power cable used. Remember, laser printers use a standard power cord, deskjet and photo printers typically use a proprietary power supply. Again, observe the power brick, it should be warm but not hot. If it is getting overheated then replace the cable.

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Today, Apple pushed another third-party update - this time for HP Printer Driver 1.1.1. As Palluxo! readers may recall, Apple also used its Software Update in June to push out updated printer drivers for both Canon and Brother’s line of printers. Then again in July, Apple delivered two third-party printer updates - one for Lexmark and the other for HP.

The HP Printer Driver Update includes the latest drivers for printers you have used on your system. This update is available via Software Update and will only be visible if the printer is connected to your computer or a print queue has been created for an earlier version.

To download the latest HP Printer Driver 1.1.1 update manually, you can do it directly from Apple Download’s web site. The latest update requires Mac OS X 10.5.3 or later and weighs in at 405 MB.

Source: palluxo.com/2008/09/11/apple-pushes-third-party-hp-printer-driver-111-update/

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Hewlett-Packard announced a large-format home photo printer and new scanner at the Photokina trade show, here, this week.

The Photosmart B8550 HP photo printer can produce photos up to 13 inches by 19 inches in size, down to 4 by 6 inches. The unit also supports printing 12- by 12-inch scrapbook pages and 11- by 17-inch calendars.

It features memory card slots, a 2.4-inch color display, five individual ink cartridges and prints black text at 33 ppm and color at 31 ppm.

It will ship this month for $299.

The company also announced the G3110 photo scanner, which features a resolution of 4,800 by 9,600 dpi and 48-bit color depth, built-in photo restoration, several one-touch buttons for automatic functions and the ability to scan three-dimensional objects.

A built-in trasparency adapter lets users scan up to four 35mm film slides or five negatives. Up to three 4- by 6-inch photos can be scanned at once and saved as separate files.

It ships this month for $99. Starting in 2009, HP will begin promoting its Creative Print projects and Windows Live Photo Gallery across its Photosmart and Deskjet line of products.

Source:twice.com

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Printers go wireless: HP Photosmart C6388, all-in-one, will be among the first wireless-enabled printers to be launched in India. But owners of older printers can add a wireless adapter.

Internet access increasingly goes wireless — thanks to home, office and public WiFi hotspots — PCs are freeing themselves from Internet access cables. It was inevitable that the printer, too, should unshackle itself from the mess of wires.

Last week’s annual regional tech showcase of printer leader Hewlett Packard underlined the trend: At least half the consumer printers due for launch in India in the coming months will have wireless connectivity, through a built-in 802.11 link, otherwise known as WiFi.

As almost all laptops now sold come, by default, with the same feature, it will be easy to send files and pages from laptop to printer. “Wireless-enabled printers will be the rule rather than the exception,” Mr Chris Morgan, HP’s Vice- President for the Imaging and Printing group in Asia-Pacific and Japan, says.

India launch

Wireless-enabled HP printers, whose launch in India is imminent, include the Photosmart C4580, C6388 and C5380 — all multifunction print-scan-copy inkjets. In addition to WiFi capability, they have an optional Bluetooth link which enables quick transfer of pages or pictures from mobile phones or digital cameras, over a few metres. The machines are internationally priced at $139, $149 and $199 respectively. Even the cheapest of these can print 30 pages a minute in monochrome and 23 pages in colour. The HP trend means wireless is coming to the budget end of printing, and not just to the pricier offerings. Indeed, wireless will first be common in the consumer end of the printing spectrum — and not at the enterprise end, Mr Morgan says.

For legacy printers

For those who have legacy, non-wireless printers of any make, wireless kits (mostly Bluetooth) are available; so the old printers can print wirelessly by simply plugging in the USB device. This costs about $50 equivalent.

For home users who increasingly have at least one desktop in the family as well as a laptop for professional uses, wireless-enabled printers allow greater use of a WiFi home network. As home WiFi routers now cost less than Rs 2,500, many domestic as well as small-office users have already installed one to better utilise their wired broadband connection.

A wireless printer for such home or corporate users is just the last piece to be slotted into their wireless Web world.

Source:thehindubusinessline.com

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HP's OfficeJet J4680 is a $130 multifunction color inkjet printer that gives small- and home-office users a reasonable helping of business features at a really low price. Unfortunately, it falls short in speed and long-term economy.

The OfficeJet J4680's star attractions are its integrated 802.11b/g wireless and fax connectivity, and its 50-sheet automatic document feeder (ADF)--rare features on such a low-priced machine. Those features make up somewhat for the minimalist 100-sheet input tray, which doubles as a 20-sheet output tray--yes, printed pages drop right on top of any blank paper you have loaded. I dislike this design: there's too much going on in one place.Duplexing (two-sided printing) is not available. The similarly priced Dell V305W lacks an ADF or faxing, but it has separate input and output trays, and supports manual duplexing.

The control panel of the OfficeJet J4680 consists of a one-line monochrome LCD and a second line of simple arrows that point to function labels beneath the display. You use the two navigation buttons to choose a major function and to drill through the menus. This system is easy to use--except that longer messages scroll across the display like ticker tape, making them hard to read.

In our tests, the OfficeJet J4680 delivered good-quality output at adequate speeds. It printed plain-text pages at a rate of 7 pages per minute and graphics pages at 2.1 ppm or worse. On plain paper, text looked dark, crisp, and precise; color images looked natural though somewhat grainy. On HP's own photo paper, color images improved, acquiring a smooth and natural appearance. Scans and copies looked okay, but scans came out very slowly.

The OfficeJet J4680's ink costs are reasonably good--and far better than those of the Dell V305W. The machine ships with a standard 200-page black cartridge and a 360-page tricolor cyan, magenta, and yellow cartridge. Both cartridges yield consumables costs of around 7 cents per page. A high-yield (700-page) black cartridge costs $28 (approximately 4 cents per page).

The OfficeJet J4680 might be too slow to show well in our rankings, but it's still a nice machine. A small office that doesn't do much printing would probably be happy to have the OfficeJet J4680's feature set in such a compact, low-cost package. HP's performance in our recent Reliability and Service survey was average.

Source:washingtonpost.com

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HP recently introduced the HP JetDirect 690n Wireless Print Server, an enterprise network solution that allows extended printing capabilities over a larger number of users. Providing 802.11g printer connectivity to telecommuters and remote offices, the HP JetDirect 690n Wireless Print Server is bound to meet numerous printing needs, thus, increases workgroup productivity.

Easy to install and configure

Installing the HP JetDirect 690n Wireless Printer Server is easy and convenient. With a modular internal card that slides into the EIO slot of any compatible HP peripheral, there is no need to deal with bothersome cords and other accessories. Some HP printer series, such as the HP LaserJet P4014n, P4015n and P4515n, even come already equipped with it. Meanwhile, setup is made even faster by a revamped installation wizard which ensures that the print server will be up and running in no time.

Enterprise-class security

The HP JetDirect 690n Wireless Print Server provides robust security functions. To protect business-critical data, it is equipped with IPSec wireless security that provides advanced authentication and encryption. Other security features include Kerberos, 802.1x authentication, SSL/TLS, Access Control List, password protection, SNMPv3, and IPP over TLS.

Full manageability

To further ensure convenience, the HP JetDirect 690n Wireless Print Server works seamlessly with these HP management tools:
• With HP Web JetAdmin, one can install, configure, monitor and troubleshoot a variety of printing and imaging devices—and supplies—from anywhere on the network.

• Use the HP Embedded Web Server to easily configure, manage and monitor your network printing from any standard Web browser.

• HP Universal Print Driver solutions provide easy, familiar and consistent set up and printing across a network of HP printers.

• HP Easy Printer Care Software is the simplest way to monitor and maintain about 15 HP devices.

Broadly compatible

To improve efficiency, the HP JetDirect 690n, with its wireless 802.11g and 802.11b capabilities, is compatible with qualified HP peripherals with EIO slots—including HP Color LaserJet MFPs with scanning capabilities. It also fits into a business’ existing IT capabilities, supporting a wide range of operating systems such as Microsoft, Novell, Apple, UNIX and Linux. Meanwhile, network protocols supported includes TCP/IP (IPv6/ IPv4, IP Direct Mode, LPD, FTP and IPP), IPX/SPX, DLC/LLC and AppleTalk. Future enhancements can also be added with flash-upgradeable firmware.

Source:hardwarezone.com/news/view.php?id=11207&cid=8

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HP introduces a printer that lets you enjoy fast, on-the-go printing at its best---the HP OfficeJet H470b Mobile Printer. Known to be the world's fastest mobile printer1, the HP OfficeJet H470b Mobile Printer offers an impressive set of productivity features for more effective business on-the-go. Lightweight and rugged, this printer boasts exceptional speed and professional print quality at a low cost. Plus, with an included long-lasting lithium-ion battery and optional wireless connectivity, adding mobility to your business just gets better!

Freedom to print anytime, anywhere

Highly compact and weighing only 5 lbs, the HP OfficeJet H470b Mobile Printer lets you stay mobile with its impressive features. Enjoy the convenience of mobile printing with its optional Wi-Fi and optional Bluetooth connectivity2. Flexibility is also one of its key features, with its compatibility to Windows, Macintosh, Palm, Tablet PC, Pocket PC, and Symbian Series. You don’t even need a PC to enjoy its multiple print functions. Just plug in your notebook PCs, PDAs, digital cameras, cellphones, or even memory cards3 and go print!

The HP OfficeJet H470b Mobile Printer enables you to print far beyond your office space for extended periods of time with its easy-to-install and long-lasting Lithium-Ion battery that enables the printer to deliver up to 480 pages per charge. You can even use your car’s power by using the 12v auto power adapter2.

This mobile printer also helps you and your business withstand the rigors of the outdoors. The printer is drop-tested from heights of up to 0.5 meters to ensure its durability. It also can be fitted with an optional mobile printer sleeve2 to protect it from scratches.

Fast, high-quality and reliable printing

With the HP OfficeJet H470b Mobile Printer, you can have great printouts in any place you want and need to be. Get your documents and graphics at fastest-in-class speeds1 of up to 22 pagers per minute (ppm) in black and 18 ppm in color8. You also get to enjoy 4 x 6 photos4 in as little time as 49 seconds7.

Also, by using HP’s Vivera inks, you can produce laser-quality text and brilliant, smudge-free, lab-quality photos, which can also last for decades without fading6. You also get to have a more cost-effective ink usage, and much more prints than competing printers7, while delivering laser-quality text and vivid graphics.

Large print jobs are a breeze with its impressive 500-page monthly duty cycle and easy-to-fold 50-sheet paper tray. What’s more, it can print photos in sizes from 4 x 6" borderless3 to 8.5 x 11" with borders, and it has convenient low ink alerts to indicate when the supplies should be replaced.

Highly rated supplies and printer support

Having won the PC Magazine's Readers' Choice Award for service and reliability for 16 years in a row, the HP OfficeJet H470b Mobile Printer is always up and running wherever you go. You can receive exclusive offers and discounts on HP ink, toner and paper as well as a list of customized supplies with HP’s "My Print Rewards" program. It comes with a one-year limited warranty.

Now, print anywhere, everywhere with HP’s fastest mobile printer!

(1)Based on published manufacturer specifications of highest rated speeds available for A4 mobile printers under $500 as of June 2007. Test methods vary.

(2)Optional (not included, sold separately).
(3)Card slots support Secure Digital and MultiMediaCard.
(4)Using HP 4 x 6" photo papers with tab.
(5)Cartridges for 6-ink photo printing sold separately.
(6)Based on paper industry predictions for acid-free papers; colorant stability data at room temperature based on similar systems tested as per ISO 11798 and 18909.
(7)Based on published manufacturer specifications of the highest rated yields available for mobile printers under US$500 as of June 2007. Test methods vary.
(8)Upon first page.

Source:hardwarezone.com

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There’s a lot of talk about ink cartridges these days - the cost, disposal, recycling. What many people are overlooking is the opportunity to conserve. HP hasn’t overlooked this notion and has come out with the new Photosmart D5463 Printer which can help save ink.

The Photosmart D5463 Printer is an everyday printer for the home that provides lab quality photos and pristine laser-quality documents. The HP website points all the fact that the printer has all kinds of nifty features, including a “3.8 cm colour display, memory card slots, HP Smart Web Printing, and an auto-engaging photo tray, making printing photos and photo projects effortless. The HP Photosmart D5463 Printer also prints photos and text directly on CDs and DVDs.”

The ink scheme is quite brilliant. The Photosmart Printer allows you to say goodbye to the days when you had to buy multi-color cartridges and were forced to replace them when one color ran out. This printer has separate cartridges so you only have to replace them as needed. The cartridges are also bigger so they last longer.

Not only does the 5 ink system reduce over use of particular colors, but HP Vivera inks allow you to print enhanced detail photos and documents while using dual-drop-volume technology - a system that delivers an extremely small ink drop size.

Then, when it’s time to buy new ink, HP offers free, convenient recycling through HP Planet Partners. Recycle and be recycled. It’s the best way to go.

Source:recycle.co.uk

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The H470b is the latest business-focused mobile printer from HP and it is the successor to the 460cb. While there are some minor improvements we'd like to see, there is little to dislike about the H470b. It is one of the most versatile and portable printers on the market for people who are on the move.

Weighing 2.27kg and with dimensions slightly larger than an A4 sheet of paper, the H470b is designed for portability. The printer comes packaged with a leather case for extra protection. This can be left on the printer while using it, although changing the ink cartridges requires it to be taken off.

The H470b's connectivity is impressive. The retail model only allows a standard USB connection, but users have the option of purchasing separate dongles to enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. There is an integrated Wi-Fi profile switch on the printer. This allows users to save up to three different wireless profiles. We would have liked Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to be built directly into the device rather than being optional add-ons.

Mobility is maximised through the H470b's replaceable 2300mAh Li-Ion battery, which HP claims is capable of printing up to 480 pages per battery charge (charging it takes two hours). This rating is based on a USB connection and printing at normal quality; real-world usage will probably result in slightly less battery power. The majority of our testing was done over either Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, but even then we managed to print nearly 75 pages at differing qualities before the battery ran out. Given the relatively short charge time required, the battery will suffice for most daily business and travel tasks, although it may require a nightly charge for heavy use.

Printing speeds were slower than conventional printers, but still acceptable. Draft quality text documents printed at 5.7 pages per minute; normal quality pages printed at 2ppm, which is slightly faster than the 460cb. Text documents with colour graphics were slightly slower: 5.9ppm at draft quality and 2.3ppm at standard. Standard 4x6in photos printed in 1min 40sec. The printer's small size prevents it from competing with conventional printers and multifunctions in regards to speed, but for portable use this is more than acceptable.

Quality was quite impressive. Unlike some of the text accuracy issues we had with the HP Photosmart C7280, documents from the H470b had clear, readable text that wasn't messy. Colour was somewhat exaggerated; this can be explained by the use of a two-ink system. It's clear that HP doesn't encourage using the H470b as a regular photo printer – HP printer installation the included software doesn't allow A4 photo printing – although it promotes using the printer to make marketing materials in-house. Straight colours were easily printed by the H470b, but it had some problems with photos integrated in documents — even the simplest pictures exhibited a high level of banding. 4x6in photos weren't as susceptible to this issue, although they retained a low level of banding. Better handling of banding issues would have been appreciated, but the H470b's text results are sufficient for business usage.

The H470b is one of HP's most efficient printers, with a cost per page of 20c. Page yields are appropriate for normal usage, and an optional ink holder accessory allows opened inks to be safely kept if needed.

Source:pcworld.idg.com.au/index.php/taxid;2136212577;pid;5685

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All tech companies are going green, after Nokia it’s now HP that has announced a range of eco-friendly printers. The HP Deskjet D2545, HP LaserJet P4015x, LaserJet P4515x and LaserJet P4515xm are the new printers to fall in this category.

D2545 primarily constitutes recycled material. HP claims that 83% of the printer’s total plastic weight is made from recycled plastics while packaging for this printer is 100 percent recyclable. Moreover, the new printer uses 60 ink cartridges, which are molded from recycled plastic resins. The HP Deskjet D2545 is now available at Wal-Mart stores at $44.95.

Also, this summer, HP plans to launch a printer that will feature recycled plastic derived from the company’s “closed loop” plastic recycling system incorporating a variety of post-consumer recycled plastics, from HP inkjet cartridges to water bottles.

“HP is focused on helping all of our customers – from consumers to enterprises – reduce their environmental impact,” said Vyomesh Joshi, executive vice president, Imaging and Printing Group, HP. “Over the past nine months we’ve helped several Fortune 500 customers realize up to a 30 percent reduction in their carbon footprint related to imaging and printing by using a variety of HP tools and services.”

Also HP has mentioned that 100 percent of its Deskjet printers will contain some recycled materials, and by 2010 will increase the number of inkjet printers made from recycled materials by three times.

Source:techshout.com/hardware/2008/23/hp-introduces-new-eco-friendly-printers/

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