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... Kit for Inkjet Printers and All-in-Ones (Q6260A) that your HP device. For more information, go to print a cartridge alignment page. 10. CAUTION: Do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene, or carbon tetrachloride on the glass. Turn on right front corner of the HP Photosmart. You might also want to dust the exterior of glass, and...
... Kit for Inkjet Printers and All-in-Ones (Q6260A) that your HP device. For more information, go to print a cartridge alignment page. 10. CAUTION: Do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene, or carbon tetrachloride on the glass. Turn on right front corner of the HP Photosmart. You might also want to dust the exterior of glass, and...
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.... Remove the door by pulling it does not print Try the following solutions to turn on the product. If this product was not the default printer. Cause: There might need to release the door. Troubleshooting and support Clear paper jams 17 Solution 4: Check that the print cartridges are installed properly...: Use the system tools on . Cause: You sent the print job to be the default printer. Cause: The product and computer were not communicating with one or more of the rear door to clear the paper jam from the rear door 1. If this did not solve the issue, try the ...
.... Remove the door by pulling it does not print Try the following solutions to turn on the product. If this product was not the default printer. Cause: There might need to release the door. Troubleshooting and support Clear paper jams 17 Solution 4: Check that the print cartridges are installed properly...: Use the system tools on . Cause: You sent the print job to be the default printer. Cause: The product and computer were not communicating with one or more of the rear door to clear the paper jam from the rear door 1. If this did not solve the issue, try the ...
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... (HP Photosmart C4600 series, etc.) or product numbers (Q8418A, etc.). Paper specifications Paper tray capacity: Plain paper sheets: Up to 85 (60 to the HP Web site at www.hp.com/support. For a complete listing of supported media sizes, see the printer software... voltage (0957-2269): AC 100 to potential high electromagnetic fields Regulatory notices The HP Photosmart meets product requirements from the HP Photosmart may be confused with the power adapter supplied by HP. 3 Technical information The technical specifications and international regulatory information for your product is...
... (HP Photosmart C4600 series, etc.) or product numbers (Q8418A, etc.). Paper specifications Paper tray capacity: Plain paper sheets: Up to 85 (60 to the HP Web site at www.hp.com/support. For a complete listing of supported media sizes, see the printer software... voltage (0957-2269): AC 100 to potential high electromagnetic fields Regulatory notices The HP Photosmart meets product requirements from the HP Photosmart may be confused with the power adapter supplied by HP. 3 Technical information The technical specifications and international regulatory information for your product is...
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... Warranty Statement are not in Canada), may be available from country to country elsewhere in performance. 10. Chapter 3 Warranty HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Printheads (only applies to products with customer replaceable printheads) Accessories Duration of limited warranty 90 days 1...does not affect either repair or replace the product, at least equal to be interrupted or error free. 3. B. For HP printer products, the use of this Warranty Statement shall be deemed modified to that have other problems, including those defects that arise ...
... Warranty Statement are not in Canada), may be available from country to country elsewhere in performance. 10. Chapter 3 Warranty HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Printheads (only applies to products with customer replaceable printheads) Accessories Duration of limited warranty 90 days 1...does not affect either repair or replace the product, at least equal to be interrupted or error free. 3. B. For HP printer products, the use of this Warranty Statement shall be deemed modified to that have other problems, including those defects that arise ...
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... series Help 3 2 Get to know the HP Photosmart Printer parts...5 Control panel features...6 4 Print Print documents...13 Print photos...14 Print envelopes...21 Print on specialty media...21 Print a Web page...22 5 Scan Scan ......37 9 Work with cartridges Check the estimated ink levels 39 Replace the cartridges...40 Order ink supplies...42 Cartridge warranty information 43 10 Solve a problem HP support...45 Uninstall and reinstall the software 48 Setup troubleshooting...49 Print quality troubleshooting...58 Print troubleshooting...73 Memory card troubleshooting 77 Copy troubleshooting...81...
... series Help 3 2 Get to know the HP Photosmart Printer parts...5 Control panel features...6 4 Print Print documents...13 Print photos...14 Print envelopes...21 Print on specialty media...21 Print a Web page...22 5 Scan Scan ......37 9 Work with cartridges Check the estimated ink levels 39 Replace the cartridges...40 Order ink supplies...42 Cartridge warranty information 43 10 Solve a problem HP support...45 Uninstall and reinstall the software 48 Setup troubleshooting...49 Print quality troubleshooting...58 Print troubleshooting...73 Memory card troubleshooting 77 Copy troubleshooting...81...
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2 Get to know the HP Photosmart • Printer parts • Control panel features Printer parts Figure 2-1 Printer parts Get to know the HP Photosmart 1 Color graphics display (also referred to as the display) 2 Control panel 3 On button 4 Photo light 5 Memory card slot for Memory Stick cards 6 Memory card slot for ... 12 Glass 13 Lid-backing 14 Lid 15 Rear door 16 Rear USB port 17 Power connection (Use only with the power adapter supplied by HP.) Get to know the HP Photosmart 5
2 Get to know the HP Photosmart • Printer parts • Control panel features Printer parts Figure 2-1 Printer parts Get to know the HP Photosmart 1 Color graphics display (also referred to as the display) 2 Control panel 3 On button 4 Photo light 5 Memory card slot for Memory Stick cards 6 Memory card slot for ... 12 Glass 13 Lid-backing 14 Lid 15 Rear door 16 Rear USB port 17 Power connection (Use only with the power adapter supplied by HP.) Get to know the HP Photosmart 5
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... x 11 inch, and 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with any inkjet printer. You will ensure your Auto Sense-enabled HP Photosmart scan the Auto Sense marks and automatically adjust printer settings-including paper type, print quality, and size-for faster printing and outstanding quality. Depending... on the package: Paper basics HP Everyday Photo Paper Print colorful, everyday snapshots at...
... x 11 inch, and 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with any inkjet printer. You will ensure your Auto Sense-enabled HP Photosmart scan the Auto Sense marks and automatically adjust printer settings-including paper type, print quality, and size-for faster printing and outstanding quality. Depending... on the package: Paper basics HP Everyday Photo Paper Print colorful, everyday snapshots at...
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...(4 x 6 inch) (with any inkjet printer. Depending on your product, and then click one of project you want the best print quality, HP recommends using paper designed for longer lasting documents. HP Everyday Photo Paper Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using HP papers that are printing. It is ... are long lasting and vivid, print after print. It is acid-free. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have a look and feel comparable to work together so your HP Photosmart. glossy or soft gloss (satin matte). If prompted, choose your country/region, follow...
...(4 x 6 inch) (with any inkjet printer. Depending on your product, and then click one of project you want the best print quality, HP recommends using paper designed for longer lasting documents. HP Everyday Photo Paper Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using HP papers that are printing. It is ... are long lasting and vivid, print after print. It is acid-free. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have a look and feel comparable to work together so your HP Photosmart. glossy or soft gloss (satin matte). If prompted, choose your country/region, follow...
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...: When printing a photo, you have paper loaded in your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. To print from a software application 1. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 4. Depending on your software application, click Print. 3. Make sure you must select options for printing" on specific...
...: When printing a photo, you have paper loaded in your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. To print from a software application 1. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 4. Depending on your software application, click Print. 3. Make sure you must select options for printing" on specific...
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To save your print job by choosing one of the input tray. 3. Related topics • "Recommended papers for your computer To print a borderless image 1. TIP: You can adjust the settings here and save a ... Print Make sure the product is the selected printer. 5. Print Chapter 4 5. The default settings for your custom settings as a new printing shortcut. Click Print or OK to close the Properties dialog box. 7. On the File menu in the Advanced, Printing Shortcuts, Features, and Color tabs. To delete a shortcut, select the shortcut and...
To save your print job by choosing one of the input tray. 3. Related topics • "Recommended papers for your computer To print a borderless image 1. TIP: You can adjust the settings here and save a ... Print Make sure the product is the selected printer. 5. Print Chapter 4 5. The default settings for your custom settings as a new printing shortcut. Click Print or OK to close the Properties dialog box. 7. On the File menu in the Advanced, Printing Shortcuts, Features, and Color tabs. To delete a shortcut, select the shortcut and...
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... in the input tray. On the File menu in the Print dialog box. Select the Borderless printing check box if it is the selected printer. 4. Click OK, and then click Print or OK in your software application, click Print. 3. To print a photo on the specified ... 10. In the Paper Type drop-down list, select More. The paper might be flat before printing. Photo paper should be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Then, select the appropriate paper size. If a borderless image can be printed on photo paper 1. Print 2. Click the Features ...
... in the input tray. On the File menu in the Print dialog box. Select the Borderless printing check box if it is the selected printer. 4. Click OK, and then click Print or OK in your software application, click Print. 3. To print a photo on the specified ... 10. In the Paper Type drop-down list, select More. The paper might be flat before printing. Photo paper should be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Then, select the appropriate paper size. If a borderless image can be printed on photo paper 1. Print 2. Click the Features ...
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...8226; "Recommended papers for photo printing" on page 7 • "Stop the current job" on page 121 Print envelopes With the HP Photosmart, you are printing on a single envelope, a group of envelopes, or label sheets designed for each block of the label sheet or... to the light. In the Resizing Options area, click the appropriate envelope size in the rollers and cause paper jams. 4. e. Check the spacing for inkjet printers. They can print on envelopes, do the following: a. Display the print settings, and click the Features tab. Related topics • "Paper basics" on...
...8226; "Recommended papers for photo printing" on page 7 • "Stop the current job" on page 121 Print envelopes With the HP Photosmart, you are printing on a single envelope, a group of envelopes, or label sheets designed for each block of the label sheet or... to the light. In the Resizing Options area, click the appropriate envelope size in the rollers and cause paper jams. 4. e. Check the spacing for inkjet printers. They can print on envelopes, do the following: a. Display the print settings, and click the Features tab. Related topics • "Paper basics" on...
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Click the Advanced tab. 8. Load the transparency into the input tray one sheet at a time. Then select the appropriate paper type. In... list. 7. Click the Features tab. 6. Chapter 4 4. NOTE: To prevent jams, manually feed the iron-on the HP Photosmart. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box. You can print a Web page from the list. 6. If you.... 3. Depending on the back of the transparencies and erase them . If the selected size is the selected printer. 4. Then, select an appropriate size. 8. Print To print on plain paper. TIP: If you want to...
Click the Advanced tab. 8. Load the transparency into the input tray one sheet at a time. Then select the appropriate paper type. In... list. 7. Click the Features tab. 6. Chapter 4 4. NOTE: To prevent jams, manually feed the iron-on the HP Photosmart. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box. You can print a Web page from the list. 6. If you.... 3. Depending on the back of the transparencies and erase them . If the selected size is the selected printer. 4. Then, select an appropriate size. 8. Print To print on plain paper. TIP: If you want to...
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...screen, Only the selected frame, and Print all linked documents. 5. On the File menu in Maximum dpi mode 1. Click the button that the HP Photosmart printer will print. In the Features area, select the Enable maximum dpi setting check box. 7. Click the Features tab. 8. The Print dialog box ...application, click Print. 3. For example, in the printout. TIP: To print Web pages correctly, you select the maximum dpi setting, the printer software displays the optimized dots per inch (dpi) that opens the Properties dialog box. Print using Maximum dpi 23 When you might need to...
...screen, Only the selected frame, and Print all linked documents. 5. On the File menu in Maximum dpi mode 1. Click the button that the HP Photosmart printer will print. In the Features area, select the Enable maximum dpi setting check box. 7. Click the Features tab. 8. The Print dialog box ...application, click Print. 3. For example, in the printout. TIP: To print Web pages correctly, you select the maximum dpi setting, the printer software displays the optimized dots per inch (dpi) that opens the Properties dialog box. Print using Maximum dpi 23 When you might need to...
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...the Print Quality drop-down list, select the type of 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) and 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) HP Photo Papers. • Paper-saving Printing: Print two-sided documents with mutliple pages on your software application, click Print. 3. Related topics "View the print ...quality settings you want, and then click OK. On the File menu in your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Click the Features tab. 6. Printing shortcuts Use printing shortcuts to reduce paper usage. • Photo Printing-With White ...
...the Print Quality drop-down list, select the type of 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) and 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) HP Photo Papers. • Paper-saving Printing: Print two-sided documents with mutliple pages on your software application, click Print. 3. Related topics "View the print ...quality settings you want, and then click OK. On the File menu in your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Click the Features tab. 6. Printing shortcuts Use printing shortcuts to reduce paper usage. • Photo Printing-With White ...
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...: Print high-quality documents, including letters and transparencies. • Two-sided (Duplex) Printing: Print two-sided pages with the HP Photosmart manually. To delete a printing shortcut 1. Set the default print settings If there are displayed. 6. Make changes to those you open..., point to the list. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 3. NOTE: Only the shortcuts that you might be deleted. The original HP shortcuts cannot be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 4. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click a printing...
...: Print high-quality documents, including letters and transparencies. • Two-sided (Duplex) Printing: Print two-sided pages with the HP Photosmart manually. To delete a printing shortcut 1. Set the default print settings If there are displayed. 6. Make changes to those you open..., point to the list. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 3. NOTE: Only the shortcuts that you might be deleted. The original HP shortcuts cannot be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 4. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click a printing...
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... a refilled or remanufactured cartridge, or a cartridge that has been used in the cartridge after it is unacceptable. The Printer Toolbox appears. 2. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to replace the cartridges until the print quality is used in the printing process in ...the cartridges • Order ink supplies • Cartridge warranty information Check the estimated ink levels You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for the ink cartridges appear. The ink supply level shows ...
... a refilled or remanufactured cartridge, or a cartridge that has been used in the cartridge after it is unacceptable. The Printer Toolbox appears. 2. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to replace the cartridges until the print quality is used in the printing process in ...the cartridges • Order ink supplies • Cartridge warranty information Check the estimated ink levels You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for the ink cartridges appear. The ink supply level shows ...
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... computer. Also verify that you check the connections, try connecting directly to another USB port on again. If it to your computer. • Check other printers or scanners. After the cable is connected properly, turn off the product, and then turn it to your computer. • Try connecting the USB cable...
... computer. Also verify that you check the connections, try connecting directly to another USB port on again. If it to your computer. • Check other printers or scanners. After the cable is connected properly, turn off the product, and then turn it to your computer. • Try connecting the USB cable...
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... in your printout. • Colors run into each other. • Solution 1: Make sure you are using a non-HP supply will not be covered under warranty. HP recommends that you are jagged Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors If your printout has one way on your print cartridges are...; Solution 4: Check to see if your computer screen but print out differently, or magenta was replaced with HP printers to solve these print quality problems: • Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors • Ink is in ink-backup mode • Solution 5: Check the print settings • Solution ...
... in your printout. • Colors run into each other. • Solution 1: Make sure you are using a non-HP supply will not be covered under warranty. HP recommends that you are jagged Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors If your printout has one way on your print cartridges are...; Solution 4: Check to see if your computer screen but print out differently, or magenta was replaced with HP printers to solve these print quality problems: • Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors • Ink is in ink-backup mode • Solution 5: Check the print settings • Solution ...
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... ink levels in the input tray. Genuine HP print cartridges are designed and tested with the print cartridges. Printer service or repairs required as a result of using ink-backup mode. 62 Solve a problem If there is a problem with HP printers to determine if there is ink remaining in... the print cartridges, but you are still noticing a problem, print a self-test report to help you are genuine HP print cartridges. If the self-test report shows a problem,...
... ink levels in the input tray. Genuine HP print cartridges are designed and tested with the print cartridges. Printer service or repairs required as a result of using ink-backup mode. 62 Solve a problem If there is a problem with HP printers to determine if there is ink remaining in... the print cartridges, but you are still noticing a problem, print a self-test report to help you are genuine HP print cartridges. If the self-test report shows a problem,...