Compaq A900 Printer/Fax/Copier/Scanner
(260-2380) Printer Setup Faxback Doc. # 56142
Choosing a Location to Operate the A900
To help guarantee trouble-free operation of your A900, place it on a flat,
stable surface. Leave enough space behind and in front of the A900 to allow
for easy paper loading, document removal, and for opening the front cover.
IMPORTANT: Do not place the A900 in direct sunlight, near heat sources or
air conditioners, or in dusty or dirty environments.
When you take the A900 out the box, note that it has been packaged to
protect it during shipping. Before you use the A900, make certain that you
check for the following items:
* Remove all tape.
* Remove all packing materials.
Installing the Document Trays
The A900 uses several trays to support your paper documents.
NOTE: The A900 ships with the paper exit tray already installed.
To install the document exit tray and document input tray extension:
1. For the front exit tray, align the latches on the trays with the
slots on the front of the All-In-One . For the document input tray
extension, align the latches on top.
2. Slide the tray latches into the appropriate slots until the latches
lock into place.
Extending the paper trays
To support documents before and after printing, faxing, copying, or
scanning, extend all four paper trays.
Connecting the Telephone (Line) Cord
This following information provides instructions for connecting the
telephone (line) cord to the A900. You may also choose to add an extension
telephone, answering machine, or computer modem. If you have a single
telephone line, this allows you to use your telephone when you are not
faxing.
IMPORTANT: This unit does not come with an extension telephone or handset.
However, any standard telephone may be used. For more information on
connecting an extension telephone or other optional equipment, see Using
the A900 Extension Features .
To connect the telephone (line) cord:
1. Plug one end of the telephone (line) cord into a standard telephone
wall jack .
2. Plug the telephone (line) cord into the socket marked LINE on the
left side of the A900 .
Connecting the Printer Cable
IMPORTANT: The printer cable does not come standard with your unit. You may
have to purchase an IEEE 1284 compliant printer cable separately.
To connect the printer cable:
1. Turn off the computer before connecting the printer cable.
2. Connect one end of the printer cable to the printer port on the rear
of the A900.
3. Connect the other end of the printer cable to the parallel printer
port on the rear of your computer.
Connecting the AC Power Cord
To connect the A900 to an electrical outlet using the AC power cord:
1. Connect one end of the AC power cord into the back of the A900.
CAUTION: Make certain that you plug the cord into a grounded
(three-prong) wall outlet. Using an outlet that is not grounded may
damage the A900.
2. Connect the other end into a standard AC power outlet (120V, 60Hz).
3. When the A900 turns on, the LCD panel displays the message, "Set
Date & Time Press Setup."
NOTE: If you want to turn off the A900, unplug the power cord. However,
Compaq recommends that you leave the A900 on at all times. The A900
uses very little power when idle.
4. Press the Setup button on the A900 Control Panel.
5. Press the Stop button. The date and time will be set by the computer
during software installation.
NOTE: If you are using the A900 as a standalone machine, see Setting Date
and Time.
6. If you have connected the telephone line, press Start. You should
hear dial tone. If you hear a dial tone, you are properly connected.
Press Stop to hang up.
If you do not hear a dial tone, the following message may appear on the LCD
panel: "No Line Connection!." Verify that the telephone line cord is
securely connected into the wall and into the socket of the A900 marked
LINE.
Loading Paper
You can load up to 100 sheets of plain paper in the paper input tray. When
paper is not loaded, the A900 emits warning beeps or tones, and displays
the message, "Add Paper" on the LCD.
IMPORTANT: If you load any paper other than 8 ½" by 11"-sized paper, such
as legal-sized paper, into the paper input tray, you must change the
default paper size. Change the default paper size in the printer software
and on the A900 before printing on that paper. The software must be
installed before the paper size may be set in the printer software.
To load paper into the A900:
1. Insert the paper into the paper input tray. Make certain the side
you want to print on is facing you. Orient the head of the paper so
that the head is facing down.
2. Align the paper with the paper guide. Squeeze the left paper guide
and move it to the right to match the width of the paper.
Installing Ink Cartridges for the First Time
To install the ink cartridge:
1. Lift the control panel by grabbing the panel along the top edge.
2. Pull the control panel forward.
3. Lift the ink cartridge access door. The carriage will automatically
center itself.
4. Remove the new ink cartridge from its packaging. Hold the ink
cartridge by the black areas or colored top only.
5. Carefully remove the tape covering the print head. Be sure to remove
all of the tape. Do not touch the copper area on the bottom of the
cartridge.
6. Insert the bottom of the black ink cartridge into the right carriage
slot . Press back until the cartridge locks firmly into place.
NOTE: If the ink cartridges move loosely in the carriage, they are not
locked into place.
7. Insert the bottom of the color ink cartridge into the left carriage
slot. Press back until the cartridge locks firmly into place.
NOTE: Carriages are color-coded with the ink cartridge to help with
installation.
8. Close the ink cartridge access door and the control panel. Press
firmly at the top center of the control panel until it snaps closed.
The following message is displayed on the LCD panel: "Cartridge
Changed? No"
9. Press Start.
IMPORTANT: Before you can use the A900, you should properly align the ink
cartridges. This will be done when you install the Compaq A900 software.
(RDS 07/30/1999)
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