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USING THIS GUIDE................................................... 1
Text Conventions in This Guide................................ 1
Special Messages....................................................... 1
Locating Help ............................................................ 1
GETTING STARTED.................................................. 3
Step 1: Unpack the Box ............................................. 3
Step 2: Choose a Location for the A1500.................. 4
Step 3: Prepare the A1500 for Use ............................ 4
Step 4: Set Up the Document Trays .......................... 4
Step 5: Connect the AC Power Cord ......................... 5
Step 6: Install the Ink Cartridges ............................... 5
Step 7: Connect the Telephone Line Cord................. 6
Step 8: Check Phone Line ......................................... 6
Step 9: Load Paper..................................................... 7
Step 10: Connect the USB Printer Cable ................... 7
COMPAQ A1500 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ....... 9
Description of Programs and Drivers ........................ 9
System Requirements ................................................ 9
Installing the Software............................................. 10
COMPAQ A1500 CONTROLS AND FEATURES.... 11
COMMON PROCEDURES....................................... 13
Using the A1500 Monitor Program ......................... 13
Changing Default Settings....................................... 14
Stand Alone Operation ............................................ 14
Setting the Date and Time ....................................... 14
Printing Reports....................................................... 15
Changing Print Cartridges ....................................... 16
Aligning Print Cartridges......................................... 17
Cleaning Print Cartridges ........................................ 18
Installing and Using the Photo Cartridge................. 19
Loading Different Sized Paper ................................ 20
Printing on Envelopes.............................................. 20
Calibrating the Scanner ........................................... 21
Front Control Panel Setup Button............................ 22
USING THE COMPAQ A1500 SETTINGS UTILITY 23
Accessing the Settings Utility.................................. 23
Main Settings Window ............................................ 23
Print Settings ........................................................... 24
Fax Settings ............................................................. 24
Advanced Fax Settings ............................................ 25
Speed Send Settings ................................................ 26
Copy Settings........................................................... 27
Scan Settings ........................................................... 28
Control Form Settings ............................................. 29
CONTROL FORM .................................................... 31
Using the Control Form to Copy ............................. 32
Using the Control Form to Scan .............................. 32
Using the Control Form to Fax................................ 32
PRINTING ................................................................ 33
Printing a Document ................................................33
Changing the Printer Properties ...............................33
Accessing the Control Program ...............................34
FAXING.................................................................... 37
Preparing Documents for Faxing .............................37
Loading the Documents ...........................................37
Sending a Fax Using the Control Panel ...................37
Advanced Faxing Features.......................................38
Speed Sending..........................................................39
On Hook Dialing (OHD)..........................................39
Confirming Transmission ........................................40
Redial .......................................................................40
Automatic Redial .....................................................40
Receiving a Fax........................................................40
Fax Forwarding........................................................41
Using the Compaq Control Form to Fax..................42
COPYING................................................................. 43
Preparing Documents for Copying...........................43
Using the Copy/Scan Sleeve ....................................43
Loading the Documents ...........................................43
Copying....................................................................43
Copying using the Control Form..............................43
Advanced Copy Features .........................................44
SCANNING .............................................................. 45
Preparing Documents for Scanning .........................45
Using the Copy/Scan Sleeve ....................................45
Loading the Documents ...........................................45
Scanning...................................................................45
Scan to Email ...........................................................45
Scan to Applications ................................................46
Scanning with the Computer....................................46
Scanning with the Compaq Control Form................46
Advanced Scanning .................................................47
MAINTAINING YOUR A1500................................... 49
ALTERNATE SETUPS ............................................ 51
Using the A1500 Extension Feature ........................51
Sharing a Telephone Line with Other Devices ........51
DRPD.......................................................................52
Connecting and Configuring Equipment..................52
BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING................................. 55
Clearing Document and Paper Jams ........................55
Error Messages.........................................................56
Correcting Problems ................................................61
REGULATORY AND SAFETY NOTICES................ 66
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