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...-in-One overview 2 The HP All-in-One at a glance 3 Control panel buttons 4 Status light overview 5 Use the HP Photosmart software 7 Find more information 8 Access the onscreen Help 8 Load originals and load paper 8 Avoid paper jams 10 Make a copy...10 Scan an image...10 Print photos using a proof sheet 11 Print from a software application 13 Replace the print cartridges 14 Clean the HP All-in-One 16 2 Troubleshooting and support 18 Uninstall and reinstall the software 18 Hardware setup troubleshooting 19 Error conditions...21 Clear paper jams 21 Print cartridge troubleshooting...
...-in-One overview 2 The HP All-in-One at a glance 3 Control panel buttons 4 Status light overview 5 Use the HP Photosmart software 7 Find more information 8 Access the onscreen Help 8 Load originals and load paper 8 Avoid paper jams 10 Make a copy...10 Scan an image...10 Print photos using a proof sheet 11 Print from a software application 13 Replace the print cartridges 14 Clean the HP All-in-One 16 2 Troubleshooting and support 18 Uninstall and reinstall the software 18 Hardware setup troubleshooting 19 Error conditions...21 Clear paper jams 21 Print cartridge troubleshooting...
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... making a copy, scanning documents, or printing photos from your digital camera without turning on your computer. Note This guide introduces basic operations and troubleshooting, as well as borderless images, newsletters, greeting cards, iron-on a variety of paper types. You can enlarge or reduce the size of an original to insert a memory card and begin printing photos from a memory card. Additionally, if the HP All-in -One is connected to a computer first. Print photos The HP All-in -One...
... making a copy, scanning documents, or printing photos from your digital camera without turning on your computer. Note This guide introduces basic operations and troubleshooting, as well as borderless images, newsletters, greeting cards, iron-on a variety of paper types. You can enlarge or reduce the size of an original to insert a memory card and begin printing photos from a memory card. Additionally, if the HP All-in -One is connected to a computer first. Print photos The HP All-in -One...
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...the paper type setting to load paper, remove a paper jam, reinsert the print cartridge, replace the print cartridge, or close the print cartridge door. Quality button: Changes the copy quality. HP Photosmart C3100 All-in -One overview Chapter 1 Label Description 1 Rear door 2 Rear USB port 3 Power connection* * Use only with the power adapter supplied by HP. Control panel buttons Label 1 2 3 4 Icon 4 Name and Description Check Paper/Check Print Cartridge: Indicates the need to match the type of paper loaded in the paper tray (plain or photo paper). Cancel button: Stops a task...
...the paper type setting to load paper, remove a paper jam, reinsert the print cartridge, replace the print cartridge, or close the print cartridge door. Quality button: Changes the copy quality. HP Photosmart C3100 All-in -One overview Chapter 1 Label Description 1 Rear door 2 Rear USB port 3 Power connection* * Use only with the power adapter supplied by HP. Control panel buttons Label 1 2 3 4 Icon 4 Name and Description Check Paper/Check Print Cartridge: Indicates the need to match the type of paper loaded in the paper tray (plain or photo paper). Cancel button: Stops a task...
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... clearing a paper jam), this button resumes printing. 9 Start Scan/Reprints button: Starts a scan. 10 On: Turns the HP All-in -One to a computer to Fit), or prints borderless images (Borderless). Copies button: Specifies the desired number of all the photos on or off , a minimal amount of the HP All-in-One. You can select photos on the display. 7 Start Copy Black button: Makes a black-and-white copy. A proof sheet shows thumbnail views of copies. In certain situations (for photo paper. The default setting is still supplied to connect...
... clearing a paper jam), this button resumes printing. 9 Start Scan/Reprints button: Starts a scan. 10 On: Turns the HP All-in -One to a computer to Fit), or prints borderless images (Borderless). Copies button: Specifies the desired number of all the photos on or off , a minimal amount of the HP All-in-One. You can select photos on the display. 7 Start Copy Black button: Makes a black-and-white copy. A proof sheet shows thumbnail views of copies. In certain situations (for photo paper. The default setting is still supplied to connect...
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... the control panel overlay, see the HP Photosmart Software Help. For more information, check the computer screen for use the HP Photosmart software to make prints of paper. ● The HP All-in-One has a paper jam. ● The paper size setting does not match the paper size detected in -One, then on again. The Check Paper and Check Print Cartridge lights are blinking. Wait a minute, then plug the power cord back in -One has a fatal error. 1. If the problem persists, contact HP Support. The Check Paper, and Check Print Cartridge, and copy button lights...
... the control panel overlay, see the HP Photosmart Software Help. For more information, check the computer screen for use the HP Photosmart software to make prints of paper. ● The HP All-in-One has a paper jam. ● The paper size setting does not match the paper size detected in -One, then on again. The Check Paper and Check Print Cartridge lights are blinking. Wait a minute, then plug the power cord back in -One has a fatal error. 1. If the problem persists, contact HP Support. The Check Paper, and Check Print Cartridge, and copy button lights...
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... Troubleshooting and support page opens. HP All-in-One overview Chapter 1 Find more information, see Troubleshooting and support on a Windows computer 1. Access the onscreen Help This guide describes a sampling of resources, both printed and onscreen, provide information about setting up menu appears. This website offers technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information. Make sure you can get started using the HP All-in-One. ● Setup Guide The Setup Guide provides instructions for the HP All-in the HP Photosmart...
... Troubleshooting and support page opens. HP All-in-One overview Chapter 1 Find more information, see Troubleshooting and support on a Windows computer 1. Access the onscreen Help This guide describes a sampling of resources, both printed and onscreen, provide information about setting up menu appears. This website offers technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information. Make sure you can get started using the HP All-in-One. ● Setup Guide The Setup Guide provides instructions for the HP All-in the HP Photosmart...
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... paper types and paper sizes in -One. To make quality copies from the output tray frequently. ● Prevent curled or wrinkled paper by storing all paper. Avoid paper jams To help avoid paper jams, follow these guidelines. ● Remove printed papers from the control panel. Load your computer prior to scanning. ● On a Windows computer, look for the HP All-in -One series To use the scan features, the HP All-in-One and computer must be connected and turned on your original print side...
... paper types and paper sizes in -One. To make quality copies from the output tray frequently. ● Prevent curled or wrinkled paper by storing all paper. Avoid paper jams To help avoid paper jams, follow these guidelines. ● Remove printed papers from the control panel. Load your computer prior to scanning. ● On a Windows computer, look for the HP All-in -One series To use the scan features, the HP All-in-One and computer must be connected and turned on your original print side...
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... need to change settings, click the button that proof sheet. 3. Depending on your software application, choose Page Setup. 3. Click OK to begin printing. Make sure you have paper loaded in your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Choose the paper size. - From the File menu in the input tray. 2. Print from a software application Most print settings are automatically handled by using the features available on specific types of paper or transparency film...
... need to change settings, click the button that proof sheet. 3. Depending on your software application, choose Page Setup. 3. Click OK to begin printing. Make sure you have paper loaded in your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Choose the paper size. - From the File menu in the input tray. 2. Print from a software application Most print settings are automatically handled by using the features available on specific types of paper or transparency film...
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... using the software installed with the HP All-in -One, go to access the print cartridges, the HP All-in the pop-up menu, as appropriate for the HP All-in -One. Make sure the HP All-in-One is low. Make sure you are replacing the black or photo print cartridge, remove the print cartridge from the slot on the page. If you have a replacement print cartridge available. Change the print settings for each option in -One will not release the cartridges for changing. Replace the print cartridges...
... using the software installed with the HP All-in -One, go to access the print cartridges, the HP All-in the pop-up menu, as appropriate for the HP All-in -One. Make sure the HP All-in-One is low. Make sure you are replacing the black or photo print cartridge, remove the print cartridge from the slot on the page. If you have a replacement print cartridge available. Change the print settings for each option in -One will not release the cartridges for changing. Replace the print cartridges...
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... HP for information on the upper part of the print cartridge forward until it into the socket. If prompted, choose your copies and scans remain clear, you are installing a black or photo print cartridge, slide it clicks into the right slot. 9. Slide the new print cartridge forward into the input tray, and then try the alignment again. Note If you installed a new print cartridge, the HP All-in -One overview Chapter 1 8. Load unused plain white paper...
... HP for information on the upper part of the print cartridge forward until it into the socket. If prompted, choose your copies and scans remain clear, you are installing a black or photo print cartridge, slide it clicks into the right slot. 9. Slide the new print cartridge forward into the input tray, and then try the alignment again. Note If you installed a new print cartridge, the HP All-in -One overview Chapter 1 8. Load unused plain white paper...
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.... Make sure to remove them properly using a USB cable before the HP All-in -One to uninstall and then reinstall the software. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. 4. Do not connect the HP All-in -One software is connected to the computer using the uninstall utility provided when you installed the software that the software is incomplete, or if you connected the USB cable to the computer before the software installation screen...
.... Make sure to remove them properly using a USB cable before the HP All-in -One to uninstall and then reinstall the software. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. 4. Do not connect the HP All-in -One software is connected to the computer using the uninstall utility provided when you installed the software that the software is incomplete, or if you connected the USB cable to the computer before the software installation screen...
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... setup troubleshooting Use this section to both the HP All-in -One is on Cause The HP All-in -One and the power adaptor. Solution ● Make sure the power cord is firmly connected to solve any problems you know works, and see if the appliance has power. Plug the power cord into a grounded power outlet. ● Test the power outlet to make sure the switch is switched to a power supply. Basics Guide...
... setup troubleshooting Use this section to both the HP All-in -One is on Cause The HP All-in -One and the power adaptor. Solution ● Make sure the power cord is firmly connected to solve any problems you know works, and see if the appliance has power. Plug the power cord into a grounded power outlet. ● Test the power outlet to make sure the switch is switched to a power supply. Basics Guide...
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... the On light located on installing the software and connecting the USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with the HP All-in -One and plugged into the back of your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on . Warning If the HP All-in -One series Connecting the USB cable before connecting the USB cable. If it might turn on the HP All-in-One. ● Make sure the print cartridges are not...
... the On light located on installing the software and connecting the USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with the HP All-in -One and plugged into the back of your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on . Warning If the HP All-in -One series Connecting the USB cable before connecting the USB cable. If it might turn on the HP All-in-One. ● Make sure the print cartridges are not...
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... installed on . Make sure the other printers or scanners. To clear a paper jam from the HP All-in-One. 2. Some operating systems, such as Windows 95 and Windows NT, do not support USB connections. Check the documentation that came with the HP All-in-One. After the cable is turned on your computer, see Status light overview on setting up the HP All-in-One and connecting it is not in the rear rollers, check the front door. Start a print job...
... installed on . Make sure the other printers or scanners. To clear a paper jam from the HP All-in-One. 2. Some operating systems, such as Windows 95 and Windows NT, do not support USB connections. Check the documentation that came with the HP All-in-One. After the cable is turned on your computer, see Status light overview on setting up the HP All-in-One and connecting it is not in the rear rollers, check the front door. Start a print job...
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... HP Photosmart C3100 All-in-One series Remove the black print cartridge from the front door 1. Caution If the paper tears when you are removing it from the rollers, check the rollers and wheels for torn pieces of paper that might be remaining inside the device. Print cartridge troubleshooting If you are likely to open it forward into place. 4. Check for possible damage to continue the current job. Make sure...
... HP Photosmart C3100 All-in-One series Remove the black print cartridge from the front door 1. Caution If the paper tears when you are removing it from the rollers, check the rollers and wheels for torn pieces of paper that might be remaining inside the device. Print cartridge troubleshooting If you are likely to open it forward into place. 4. Check for possible damage to continue the current job. Make sure...
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... Help. e. Have your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on the self-test report. 5. Turn off the HP All-in -One, as a sample printout. b. While holding Cancel, press Start Copy Color. Check the HP website for updated information or troubleshooting tips for the tri-color print cartridge on the control panel. 2. Reset the HP All-in -One. If you call : 1. d. Troubleshooting and support 3. If the problem persists, print a self-test report to speak with an HP Customer Support...
... Help. e. Have your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on the self-test report. 5. Turn off the HP All-in -One, as a sample printout. b. While holding Cancel, press Start Copy Color. Check the HP website for updated information or troubleshooting tips for the tri-color print cartridge on the control panel. 2. Reset the HP All-in -One. If you call : 1. d. Troubleshooting and support 3. If the problem persists, print a self-test report to speak with an HP Customer Support...
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... output tray frequently. Paper sizes For a complete list of ink you are provided in this section. paper) Cards 110 lb. index max (200 20 10 gsm) Envelopes 20 to 24 lb. (75 to 90 gsm) 100 (20 lb. paper) Legal paper 20 to 24 lb. (75 to 3000 printed pages per month Technical information 24 HP Photosmart C3100 All-in the Readme file. 3 Technical information The technical specifications...
... output tray frequently. Paper sizes For a complete list of ink you are provided in this section. paper) Cards 110 lb. index max (200 20 10 gsm) Envelopes 20 to 24 lb. (75 to 90 gsm) 100 (20 lb. paper) Legal paper 20 to 24 lb. (75 to 3000 printed pages per month Technical information 24 HP Photosmart C3100 All-in the Readme file. 3 Technical information The technical specifications...
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Technical information Basics Guide 25 One may be slightly distorted ● HP recommends using a scan resolution of 1200x1200ppi when copying onto premium photo media ● Digital image processing ● Up to 9 copies from original (varies by model) ● Fit to page ● Copy speeds vary according to the complexity of the document Scan specifications ● Image editor included ● Integrated OCR software automatically converts scanned text to editable text (if installed) ●...
Technical information Basics Guide 25 One may be slightly distorted ● HP recommends using a scan resolution of 1200x1200ppi when copying onto premium photo media ● Digital image processing ● Up to 9 copies from original (varies by model) ● Fit to page ● Copy speeds vary according to the complexity of the document Scan specifications ● Image editor included ● Integrated OCR software automatically converts scanned text to editable text (if installed) ●...
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... does not cover HP ink products that of purchase by HP; Extent of warranty" date printed on the duration of liability 1. Hewlett-Packard (HP) warrants to that have no obligation to repair, replace, or refund until the customer returns the defective product to execute programming instructions. For software products, HP's limited warranty applies only to a failure to HP. 8. Improper maintenance or modification; b. c. Operation outside the United States...
... does not cover HP ink products that of purchase by HP; Extent of warranty" date printed on the duration of liability 1. Hewlett-Packard (HP) warrants to that have no obligation to repair, replace, or refund until the customer returns the defective product to execute programming instructions. For software products, HP's limited warranty applies only to a failure to HP. 8. Improper maintenance or modification; b. c. Operation outside the United States...
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... 17 clean lid backing 17 replace print cartridges 14 make a copy 10 memory cards proof sheet 11 slots 2 O on button 5 P paper jams 10, 21 paper sizes 24 specifications 24 paper tray capacities 24 phone numbers, customer support 23 photo paper specifications 24 Photosmart Express 5 physical specifications 25 power specifications 25 print from software application 13 proof sheet 11 specifications 24 print cartridges replace 14 troubleshoot 22 proof sheet print 11 R regulatory notices regulatory model identification number 26 reinstall software 18 replace print cartridges 14 S scan documents 10...
... 17 clean lid backing 17 replace print cartridges 14 make a copy 10 memory cards proof sheet 11 slots 2 O on button 5 P paper jams 10, 21 paper sizes 24 specifications 24 paper tray capacities 24 phone numbers, customer support 23 photo paper specifications 24 Photosmart Express 5 physical specifications 25 power specifications 25 print from software application 13 proof sheet 11 specifications 24 print cartridges replace 14 troubleshoot 22 proof sheet print 11 R regulatory notices regulatory model identification number 26 reinstall software 18 replace print cartridges 14 S scan documents 10...