How to Print Transparencies on an HP cp1700 Series Printer

HP Color Inkjet cp1700 Printers serve as an efficient and economical solution for the printing needs of small businesses and home offices. These printers use individual ink cartridges and print heads allowing you to only change the part that needs replacing, saving both time and money. These printers have the capability of automatically printing on both sides of a sheet of paper when equipped with the optional auto-duplex unit. They can also print on a variety of media including envelopes, iron on transfers, card stock and transparencies.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• HP cp1700 Series Printer
• HP Premium Transparency Film

1. Raise the output tray. Grasp the front of Paper Tray 1 and pull it straight back. Remove the paper tray from the printer. Remove all print media from the tray.

2. Pinch the paper width guide and slide it out to its widest position. Pinch the paper length guide and slide it back to its outermost position. Insert the transparencies with the rough side down and the adhesive strip pointing forward into Tray 1.

3. Pinch the paper length guide and slide it forward until it is snug against the stack of transparencies. Pinch the paper width guide and slide it in until it is snug against the transparencies. Insert Paper Tray 1 back into the printer. Lower the output tray.

4. Single left mouse click the File menu to open the drop down box. Select the Print option and single left click it. Single left click on the Properties option. Locate the Quality option and select Best Quality.

5. Single left click the Paper Type menu to open the drop down box. Select the Transparency option. Single left click the Paper Size menu to open the drop down box. Select the appropriate size for the transparency you will be printing on. Single left click the Okay button to send the print job to the printer.

Tips & Warnings

• For best results the manufacturer recommends using HP Premium Transparency Film, which is specifically designed to work with this printer.
• Other transparency film that is designed for inkjet printers may also be used.
• Using Best mode to print transparencies provides a longer drying time ensuring the ink dries completely before the next page is delivered to the output tray.