Full User Guide
Page 4
Contents Contents 1 HP Photosmart C4200 All-in-One series Help 5 2 HP All-in-One overview The HP All-in-One at a glance...7 Control panel buttons...8 Use the HP Photosmart software 9 3 Find more information...11 4 How do I?...13 5 Connection information Supported connection types...15 Use printer sharing...15 6 Load originals and ... print speed or quality 32 Change the page orientation 32 Scale the document size...33 Change the saturation, brightness, or color tone 33 Preview your print job...33 Change the default print settings 34 Printing shortcuts...34 Create printing shortcuts...35 1
Contents Contents 1 HP Photosmart C4200 All-in-One series Help 5 2 HP All-in-One overview The HP All-in-One at a glance...7 Control panel buttons...8 Use the HP Photosmart software 9 3 Find more information...11 4 How do I?...13 5 Connection information Supported connection types...15 Use printer sharing...15 6 Load originals and ... print speed or quality 32 Change the page orientation 32 Scale the document size...33 Change the saturation, brightness, or color tone 33 Preview your print job...33 Change the default print settings 34 Printing shortcuts...34 Create printing shortcuts...35 1
Full User Guide
Page 5
... print job...46 8 Use the photo features Print photos...50 Print 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos 50 Print enlargements...51 Print photos from the HP Photosmart Software 52 Save photos to your computer 52 Edit photos using your computer 52 Share photos with friends and relatives 53 9 Use the copy features Make... the scan features Scan an image or document...59 Edit a scanned image...60 Edit a scanned document...60 Stop scanning...61 11 Maintain the HP All-in-One Clean the HP All-in-One...63 Clean the exterior...63 Clean the glass...63 Clean the lid backing...64 Print a self-test report...64 2
... print job...46 8 Use the photo features Print photos...50 Print 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos 50 Print enlargements...51 Print photos from the HP Photosmart Software 52 Save photos to your computer 52 Edit photos using your computer 52 Share photos with friends and relatives 53 9 Use the copy features Make... the scan features Scan an image or document...59 Edit a scanned image...60 Edit a scanned document...60 Stop scanning...61 11 Maintain the HP All-in-One Clean the HP All-in-One...63 Clean the exterior...63 Clean the glass...63 Clean the lid backing...64 Print a self-test report...64 2
Full User Guide
Page 6
... troubleshooting 91 Uninstall and reinstall the software 94 Print quality troubleshooting...96 Print troubleshooting...103 Memory card troubleshooting 112 Copy troubleshooting...114 Scan troubleshooting...119 Errors...122 Device messages...122 File messages...123 Supported file types for the HP All-in-One 125 General user messages 125 Paper messages...128 Power and connection...
... troubleshooting 91 Uninstall and reinstall the software 94 Print quality troubleshooting...96 Print troubleshooting...103 Memory card troubleshooting 112 Copy troubleshooting...114 Scan troubleshooting...119 Errors...122 Device messages...122 File messages...123 Supported file types for the HP All-in-One 125 General user messages 125 Paper messages...128 Power and connection...
Full User Guide
Page 10
... control panel, without turning on your computer. You can access many HP All-in -One overview 7 This section contains the following topics: • The HP All-in-One at a glance • Control panel buttons • Use the HP Photosmart software The HP All-in-One at a glance HP All-in-One overview Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Description Control panel On button Memory card...
... control panel, without turning on your computer. You can access many HP All-in -One overview 7 This section contains the following topics: • The HP All-in-One at a glance • Control panel buttons • Use the HP Photosmart software The HP All-in-One at a glance HP All-in-One overview Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Description Control panel On button Memory card...
Full User Guide
Page 12
... jam), this button starts printing the image currently on the display. HP All-in-One overview Use the HP Photosmart software 9 Start Copy Black button: Starts a black-and-white copy. When a memory card is inserted, this button resumes printing. Start Copy Color button: Starts a color copy. It also provides access to make prints of the Contents panel...
... jam), this button starts printing the image currently on the display. HP All-in-One overview Use the HP Photosmart software 9 Start Copy Black button: Starts a black-and-white copy. When a memory card is inserted, this button resumes printing. Start Copy Color button: Starts a color copy. It also provides access to make prints of the Contents panel...
Full User Guide
Page 14
... on performing common tasks. • The The HP All-in-One overview topic provides general information about setting up the HP All-in -One. You will learn how the software can get a brief overview of the HP All-in-One, including stepby-step instructions for setting up and ... Basics Guide contains an overview of the software included with the HP All-in other publications. Make sure you have Internet access, you can help and support from the HP Web site. www.hp.com/support HP Photosmart Essential animations The HP Photosmart Essential animations are an interactive way to ...
... on performing common tasks. • The The HP All-in-One overview topic provides general information about setting up the HP All-in -One. You will learn how the software can get a brief overview of the HP All-in-One, including stepby-step instructions for setting up and ... Basics Guide contains an overview of the software included with the HP All-in other publications. Make sure you have Internet access, you can help and support from the HP Web site. www.hp.com/support HP Photosmart Essential animations The HP Photosmart Essential animations are an interactive way to ...
Full User Guide
Page 18
... cable to the rear USB 2.0 HS port on the HP All-in -One acts as a client, has access only to the HP All-in -One. You must be on a Windows computer ▲ Refer to as the host for the printer and has full software functionality. Only printing is referred to the user guide that... printer using a USB cable. Follow the instructions in "Use printer sharing" on the HP All-in -One comes equipped with a USB port so you can also share the device...
... cable to the rear USB 2.0 HS port on the HP All-in -One acts as a client, has access only to the HP All-in -One. You must be on a Windows computer ▲ Refer to as the host for the printer and has full software functionality. Only printing is referred to the user guide that... printer using a USB cable. Follow the instructions in "Use printer sharing" on the HP All-in -One comes equipped with a USB port so you can also share the device...
Full User Guide
Page 21
... inch, and 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with or without smudging. HP Advanced Photo Paper or HP Photo Paper HP Advanced Photo Paper or HP Photo Paper is available in -One. Depending on the nonprinting corners with the following recommendations to a storeprocessed photo. These papers ...with or without tabs) for easy handling without tabs), A4, and 8.5 x 11 inch sizes for example, load HP Premium or HP Premium Plus photo paper in the software. Review the following symbol. The following topics: • Recommended papers for printing and copying • Recommended papers ...
... inch, and 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with or without smudging. HP Advanced Photo Paper or HP Photo Paper HP Advanced Photo Paper or HP Photo Paper is available in -One. Depending on the nonprinting corners with the following recommendations to a storeprocessed photo. These papers ...with or without tabs) for easy handling without tabs), A4, and 8.5 x 11 inch sizes for example, load HP Premium or HP Premium Plus photo paper in the software. Review the following symbol. The following topics: • Recommended papers for printing and copying • Recommended papers ...
Full User Guide
Page 23
...windows. in completely. Additional papers to avoid when copying • Envelopes. • Transparency film other than those listed in the printer software. • Paper with HP inkjet devices). • Highly textured stock, such as duplicate and triplicate forms. They can wrinkle or get stuck in the rollers and cause...coated on the page. They can cause printed images to smear, bleed, or not fill in -One. Load originals and load paper 20 Load originals and load paper They are available in -One or repel the ink. • Multi-part forms, such as linen. If prompted, choose your...
...windows. in completely. Additional papers to avoid when copying • Envelopes. • Transparency film other than those listed in the printer software. • Paper with HP inkjet devices). • Highly textured stock, such as duplicate and triplicate forms. They can wrinkle or get stuck in the rollers and cause...coated on the page. They can cause printed images to smear, bleed, or not fill in -One. Load originals and load paper 20 Load originals and load paper They are available in -One or repel the ink. • Multi-part forms, such as linen. If prompted, choose your...
Full User Guide
Page 28
... more envelopes into the input tray of the input tray. Remove all paper from the input tray. 2. Insert one or more envelopes into the far-right side of the HP All-in-One. Load originals and load paper Load paper 25 NOTE: For specific details on how to format text for printing on... the input tray; Slide the paper-width guide inward against the stack of cards until it stops. To load index cards in your word processing software. For best results, consider using a label for the current job" on the left and facing up. Do not use shiny or embossed envelopes or envelopes...
... more envelopes into the input tray of the input tray. Remove all paper from the input tray. 2. Insert one or more envelopes into the far-right side of the HP All-in-One. Load originals and load paper Load paper 25 NOTE: For specific details on how to format text for printing on... the input tray; Slide the paper-width guide inward against the stack of cards until it stops. To load index cards in your word processing software. For best results, consider using a label for the current job" on the left and facing up. Do not use shiny or embossed envelopes or envelopes...
Full User Guide
Page 29
..., and then print. Locate the blue stripe on transparency film. slide the stack of the transfer paper and then manually feed one sheet at a time into the input tray with the blue stripe facing up. TIP: Make sure the area on top and...sheets designed for special projects. HP Inkjet labels 1. HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film and HP Premium Plus Inkjet Transparency Film ▲ Insert the film so that the labels are sticking together. 3. HP Iron-On Transfers 1. TIP: To prevent curling, keep transfer sheets sealed in the HP Photosmart Software or another application, set the...
..., and then print. Locate the blue stripe on transparency film. slide the stack of the transfer paper and then manually feed one sheet at a time into the input tray with the blue stripe facing up. TIP: Make sure the area on top and...sheets designed for special projects. HP Inkjet labels 1. HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film and HP Premium Plus Inkjet Transparency Film ▲ Insert the film so that the labels are sticking together. 3. HP Iron-On Transfers 1. TIP: To prevent curling, keep transfer sheets sealed in the HP Photosmart Software or another application, set the...
Full User Guide
Page 32
... the features available in the Advanced, Printing Shortcuts, Features, and Color tabs. 7 Print from your print job by the software application. You can be selected. 4. Make sure you have paper loaded in -One as the default printer, you can adjust the settings here and ...; Printing shortcuts • Perform special print jobs • Stop a print job Print from a software application 1. Depending on transfers, and posters. The HP Allin-One will already be used with any software application that opens the Properties dialog box. To delete a shortcut, select the shortcut and click Delete...
... the features available in the Advanced, Printing Shortcuts, Features, and Color tabs. 7 Print from your print job by the software application. You can be selected. 4. Make sure you have paper loaded in -One as the default printer, you can adjust the settings here and ...; Printing shortcuts • Perform special print jobs • Stop a print job Print from a software application 1. Depending on transfers, and posters. The HP Allin-One will already be used with any software application that opens the Properties dialog box. To delete a shortcut, select the shortcut and click Delete...
Full User Guide
Page 33
... speed or quality • Change the page orientation • Scale the document size • Change the saturation, brightness, or color tone • Preview your software application, click Print. 3. Make sure the HP All-in -One to create your computer To set the paper size 1. This section contains the following topics: • Set the paper...
... speed or quality • Change the page orientation • Scale the document size • Change the saturation, brightness, or color tone • Preview your software application, click Print. 3. Make sure the HP All-in -One to create your computer To set the paper size 1. This section contains the following topics: • Set the paper...
Full User Guide
Page 34
...HP All-in . The following table lists the suggested paper size settings for printing If you print on special papers, such as photo paper, transparency film, envelopes, or labels, or if you experience poor print quality, you can set the paper type for printing 1. On the File menu in your software...purpose, or plain papers Envelopes Greeting-card papers Index cards Inkjet papers Iron-on your software application, click Print. 3. Make sure you are not ... Custom-size papers Suggested paper size settings 5 x 7 in -One is the selected printer. 4. To set the paper type manually....
...HP All-in . The following table lists the suggested paper size settings for printing If you print on special papers, such as photo paper, transparency film, envelopes, or labels, or if you experience poor print quality, you can set the paper type for printing 1. On the File menu in your software...purpose, or plain papers Envelopes Greeting-card papers Index cards Inkjet papers Iron-on your software application, click Print. 3. Make sure you are not ... Custom-size papers Suggested paper size settings 5 x 7 in -One is the selected printer. 4. To set the paper type manually....
Full User Guide
Page 35
... print resolution 1. You can change the print quality setting to create your project. 7. Make sure the HP All-in -One is the selected printer. 4. Chapter 7 View the print resolution The printer software displays the print resolution in -One will print, click Resolution. 7. Make sure you have loaded. 8. Click the Features tab. 6. Make sure the...
... print resolution 1. You can change the print quality setting to create your project. 7. Make sure the HP All-in -One is the selected printer. 4. Chapter 7 View the print resolution The printer software displays the print resolution in -One will print, click Resolution. 7. Make sure you have loaded. 8. Click the Features tab. 6. Make sure the...
Full User Guide
Page 36
... size The HP All-in-One allows you have paper loaded in -One. On the File menu in -One is the selected printer. 4. Depending on the page. Preview your print job You can change the intensity of colors and the level of the following: • Click Portrait to print the document vertically on your software application...
... size The HP All-in-One allows you have paper loaded in -One. On the File menu in -One is the selected printer. 4. Depending on the page. Preview your print job You can change the intensity of colors and the level of the following: • Click Portrait to print the document vertically on your software application...
Full User Guide
Page 37
...of 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) HP Premium Plus Photo Papers with a white border around the edges. You can also create a shortcut. Use the Printing Shortcuts tab for your software application, this button might want to print with the HP All-in -One is or change the default print settings 1. On ...the File menu in the dialog box. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to Print Settings, and...
...of 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) HP Premium Plus Photo Papers with a white border around the edges. You can also create a shortcut. Use the Printing Shortcuts tab for your software application, this button might want to print with the HP All-in -One is or change the default print settings 1. On ...the File menu in the dialog box. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to Print Settings, and...
Full User Guide
Page 38
...that opens the Properties dialog box. Depending on your software application, this button might be deleted. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 5. To delete a printing shortcut 1. Make sure the HP All-in-One is added to HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film, and then saving the modified shortcut ...Save. Change the print settings to delete. 6. The printing shortcut is the selected printer. 3. Click Delete. Make sure the HP All-in your software application, click Print. 2. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click a printing shortcut. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 5. The...
...that opens the Properties dialog box. Depending on your software application, this button might be deleted. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 5. To delete a printing shortcut 1. Make sure the HP All-in-One is added to HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film, and then saving the modified shortcut ...Save. Change the print settings to delete. 6. The printing shortcut is the selected printer. 3. Click Delete. Make sure the HP All-in your software application, click Print. 2. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click a printing shortcut. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 5. The...
Full User Guide
Page 39
...might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 6. If the borderless paper size and paper type are not compatible, the HP All-in-One software displays an alert and allows you remove the tear-off tab. Click OK, and then click Print or OK in the input tray. Photo...top, bottom, and side edges of 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) HP Premium Plus Photo Papers with the HP All-in-One. Remove all paper from your printout. Print 36 Print from the input tray. 2. Depending on your software application, click Print. 4. NOTE: Do not leave unused photo paper in the ...
...might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 6. If the borderless paper size and paper type are not compatible, the HP All-in-One software displays an alert and allows you remove the tear-off tab. Click OK, and then click Print or OK in the input tray. Photo...top, bottom, and side edges of 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) HP Premium Plus Photo Papers with the HP All-in-One. Remove all paper from your printout. Print 36 Print from the input tray. 2. Depending on your software application, click Print. 4. NOTE: Do not leave unused photo paper in the ...
Full User Guide
Page 40
... selected printer. 4. Remove all paper from the Size list. Depending on your software application, this button might start to www.hp.com and follow the prompts. If the paper size and paper type are not compatible, the HP All-in-One software displays an alert and allows you have CD/DVD tattoo paper loaded in...menu in your CDs and DVDs on photo paper 1. To print a photo on the HP All-in-One by following options: • Off: applies no HP real life technologies to print the photo in black and white, click the Color tab and select the Print in grayscale check box. 12. On the File menu...
... selected printer. 4. Remove all paper from the Size list. Depending on your software application, this button might start to www.hp.com and follow the prompts. If the paper size and paper type are not compatible, the HP All-in-One software displays an alert and allows you have CD/DVD tattoo paper loaded in...menu in your CDs and DVDs on photo paper 1. To print a photo on the HP All-in-One by following options: • Off: applies no HP real life technologies to print the photo in black and white, click the Color tab and select the Print in grayscale check box. 12. On the File menu...