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......3 Find more information...4 Load originals and load paper...4 Avoid paper jams...7 Print 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos 7 Scan an image...8 Make a copy...9 Replace the print cartridges...9 Clean the HP Photosmart...12 2 Troubleshooting and support Uninstall and reinstall the software 14 Hardware setup troubleshooting 15 Clear paper jams...17 Print...
......3 Find more information...4 Load originals and load paper...4 Avoid paper jams...7 Print 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos 7 Scan an image...8 Make a copy...9 Replace the print cartridges...9 Clean the HP Photosmart...12 2 Troubleshooting and support Uninstall and reinstall the software 14 Hardware setup troubleshooting 15 Clear paper jams...17 Print...
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... access many HP Photosmart functions directly from a memory card. The Electronic Help details the full range of features and functions, including use of the HP Photosmart Software that came with the HP Photosmart. The HP Photosmart at a glance HP Photosmart overview Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description Color graphics display (also referred to as the tray extender) Cartridge door Cartridge access area Print carriage 2 HP Photosmart overview
... access many HP Photosmart functions directly from a memory card. The Electronic Help details the full range of features and functions, including use of the HP Photosmart Software that came with the HP Photosmart. The HP Photosmart at a glance HP Photosmart overview Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description Color graphics display (also referred to as the tray extender) Cartridge door Cartridge access area Print carriage 2 HP Photosmart overview
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... paper. Slide the paper-width guide inward until it stops at the edge of paper fits within the paper tray and is servicing the print cartridges or otherwise engaged in a task, the paper stop inside the product might not be in the paper tray 1. You could push the paper too ...far forward, causing the product to its outermost position. 2. HP Photosmart overview To load small-size photo paper in place. Slide the stack of the paper-width guide. Chapter 1 CAUTION: Make sure that the tabs are...
... paper. Slide the paper-width guide inward until it stops at the edge of paper fits within the paper tray and is servicing the print cartridges or otherwise engaged in a task, the paper stop inside the product might not be in the paper tray 1. You could push the paper too ...far forward, causing the product to its outermost position. 2. HP Photosmart overview To load small-size photo paper in place. Slide the stack of the paper-width guide. Chapter 1 CAUTION: Make sure that the tabs are...
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... glass. You can also check the ink levels by adjusting the brightness, sharpness, color tone, and saturation. Press OK. NOTE: When the ink level for the HP Photosmart, go to Black Copy or Color Copy. 5. Load paper in the memory card slots on the page. NOTE: ...straighten, rotate, or resize the image. 4. HP Photosmart overview To scan to Scan. Press the button next to select your country/region, follow the prompts to Copy. 4. If prompted, choose your product, and then click one of copies. 6. Replace the print cartridges 9 When you receive a low-ink warning message...
... glass. You can also check the ink levels by adjusting the brightness, sharpness, color tone, and saturation. Press OK. NOTE: When the ink level for the HP Photosmart, go to Black Copy or Color Copy. 5. Load paper in the memory card slots on the page. NOTE: ...straighten, rotate, or resize the image. 4. HP Photosmart overview To scan to Scan. Press the button next to select your country/region, follow the prompts to Copy. 4. If prompted, choose your product, and then click one of copies. 6. Replace the print cartridges 9 When you receive a low-ink warning message...
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... of charge. If you out of the print cartridge, recycle the print cartridge. HP Photosmart overview 1 Print cartridge slot for the tri-color print cartridge 2 Print cartridge slot for the black print cartridge 4. Pull the print cartridge towards you are replacing the black print cartridge, remove the print cartridge from the slot on . 3. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is on the right. Remove...
... of charge. If you out of the print cartridge, recycle the print cartridge. HP Photosmart overview 1 Print cartridge slot for the tri-color print cartridge 2 Print cartridge slot for the black print cartridge 4. Pull the print cartridge towards you are replacing the black print cartridge, remove the print cartridge from the slot on . 3. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is on the right. Remove...
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Touching these parts can result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 7. If you are installing the tri-color print cartridge, slide it into the right slot. 8. Replace the print cartridges 11 HP Photosmart overview 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape CAUTION: Do not...
Touching these parts can result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 7. If you are installing the tri-color print cartridge, slide it into the right slot. 8. Replace the print cartridges 11 HP Photosmart overview 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape CAUTION: Do not...
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...alignment page print side down on the glass, since they can purchase an HP Cleaning Kit for Inkjet Printers and All-in-Ones (Q6260A) that your HP device. Chapter 1 9. Recycle or discard the print cartridge alignment sheet. CAUTION: Do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene, or carbon... tetrachloride on right front corner of glass, and then press OK to dust the exterior of the HP Photosmart...
...alignment page print side down on the glass, since they can purchase an HP Cleaning Kit for Inkjet Printers and All-in-Ones (Q6260A) that your HP device. Chapter 1 9. Recycle or discard the print cartridge alignment sheet. CAUTION: Do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene, or carbon... tetrachloride on right front corner of glass, and then press OK to dust the exterior of the HP Photosmart...
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...ºC to 60 ºC (13 ºF to 240 V ~ 600 mA 50-60 Hz NOTE: Use only with the marketing name (HP Photosmart C4600 series, etc.) or product numbers (Q8418A, etc.). 3 Technical information The technical specifications and international regulatory information for your country/region. Physical ... • Depth: 57.6 cm (22.7 inches) with tray extender open; 40.7 cm (16 inches) with tray extender closed • Weight (with cartridges) : 4.70 kg (10.34 pounds) Power specifications • Power consumption: 20 watts maximum (average printing) • Input voltage (0957-2269): AC...
...ºC to 60 ºC (13 ºF to 240 V ~ 600 mA 50-60 Hz NOTE: Use only with the marketing name (HP Photosmart C4600 series, etc.) or product numbers (Q8418A, etc.). 3 Technical information The technical specifications and international regulatory information for your country/region. Physical ... • Depth: 57.6 cm (22.7 inches) with tray extender open; 40.7 cm (16 inches) with tray extender closed • Weight (with cartridges) : 4.70 kg (10.34 pounds) Power specifications • Power consumption: 20 watts maximum (average printing) • Input voltage (0957-2269): AC...
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...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 to a computer...27 Scan to a memory card...28 6 Copy Copy text or mixed documents 31 7 Reprint photos...35 8 Save photos...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 ...
...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 to a computer...27 Scan to a memory card...28 6 Copy Copy text or mixed documents 31 7 Reprint photos...35 8 Save photos...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 ...
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1 HP Photosmart C4600 series Help For information about the HP Photosmart, see: • "Get to know the HP Photosmart" on page 5 • "Print" on page 13 • "Scan" on page 27 • "Copy" on page 31 • "Reprint photos" on page 35 • "Save photos" on page 37 • "Work with cartridges" on page 39 • "Technical information" on page 123 HP Photosmart C4600 series Help HP Photosmart C4600 series Help 3
1 HP Photosmart C4600 series Help For information about the HP Photosmart, see: • "Get to know the HP Photosmart" on page 5 • "Print" on page 13 • "Scan" on page 27 • "Copy" on page 31 • "Reprint photos" on page 35 • "Save photos" on page 37 • "Work with cartridges" on page 39 • "Technical information" on page 123 HP Photosmart C4600 series Help HP Photosmart C4600 series Help 3
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... 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 Secure Digital and xD cards 7 Paper tray 8 Paper tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender) 9 Cartridge door 10 Cartridge ...access area 11 Print carriage 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
... 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 Secure Digital and xD cards 7 Paper tray 8 Paper tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender) 9 Cartridge door 10 Cartridge ...access area 11 Print carriage 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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...HP papers and other supplies, go to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. Depending on your product, and then click one of the shopping links on both sides for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors... have been designed to work together so your HP Photosmart. HP Bright White Inkjet Paper HP Bright White Inkjet Paper delivers high-contrast colors and sharp text. HP Advanced Photo Paper This thick photo paper features ...crisp images when you use . Chapter 3 HP Photo Value Pack HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to save you time and...
...HP papers and other supplies, go to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. Depending on your product, and then click one of the shopping links on both sides for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors... have been designed to work together so your HP Photosmart. HP Bright White Inkjet Paper HP Bright White Inkjet Paper delivers high-contrast colors and sharp text. HP Advanced Photo Paper This thick photo paper features ...crisp images when you use . Chapter 3 HP Photo Value Pack HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to save you time and...
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...HP cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to save you time and take the guesswork out of photos or multiple prints to select your product, and then click one of reliability and print quality, and produce documents with your HP Photosmart. Recommended papers for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors... lasting and vivid, print after print. It features ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors. HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film make your country/region, follow the prompts to share. If prompted, choose your...
...HP cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to save you time and take the guesswork out of photos or multiple prints to select your product, and then click one of reliability and print quality, and produce documents with your HP Photosmart. Recommended papers for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors... lasting and vivid, print after print. It features ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors. HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film make your country/region, follow the prompts to share. If prompted, choose your...
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...supplies" on page 42 Work with cartridges • Check the estimated ink levels • Replace 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. In addition, some residual... ink is left in the cartridge after it is used . NOTE: If you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to Print Settings, and then click Printer...
...supplies" on page 42 Work with cartridges • Check the estimated ink levels • Replace 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. In addition, some residual... ink is left in the cartridge after it is used . NOTE: If you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to Print Settings, and then click Printer...
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...appear on screen. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as copying or scanning an original). During ink-backup mode, the...HP supplies work with your country/region, contact a local HP reseller for ink-backup mode. 42 Work with only one print cartridge. Cartridge information and links to operate the HP Photosmart with cartridges NOTE: Ordering cartridges online is installed. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge ...
...appear on screen. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as copying or scanning an original). During ink-backup mode, the...HP supplies work with your country/region, contact a local HP reseller for ink-backup mode. 42 Work with only one print cartridge. Cartridge information and links to operate the HP Photosmart with cartridges NOTE: Ordering cartridges online is installed. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge ...
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... YYYY/ MM/DD format, may be found on the product as the HP ink is used in the HP Photosmart to exit ink-backup mode. This warranty does not cover HP ink products that came with cartridges Cartridge warranty information 43 Cartridge warranty information The HP cartridge warranty is applicable when the product is not depleted and the end...
... YYYY/ MM/DD format, may be found on the product as the HP ink is used in the HP Photosmart to exit ink-backup mode. This warranty does not cover HP ink products that came with cartridges Cartridge warranty information 43 Cartridge warranty information The HP cartridge warranty is applicable when the product is not depleted and the end...
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...Check the estimated ink levels in the input tray. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. If there is a problem with the print cartridges. If the problem persists, you are still noticing a problem, print a self-test report to avoid possible ...and lid backing. this did not solve the issue, try placing one or more information, see: • "Recommended papers for planning purposes only. If the self-test report shows a problem, clean the print cartridges. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. Cause: The quality of the...
...Check the estimated ink levels in the input tray. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. If there is a problem with the print cartridges. If the problem persists, you are still noticing a problem, print a self-test report to avoid possible ...and lid backing. this did not solve the issue, try placing one or more information, see: • "Recommended papers for planning purposes only. If the self-test report shows a problem, clean the print cartridges. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. Cause: The quality of the...
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...The product prints a print cartridge alignment sheet. 7. NOTE: You can be aligned. When prompted, ensure plain white letter or A4 paper is complete and the page can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the input... and then click Printer Services. Solution 2: Align the print cartridges Solution: Align the print cartridges. Click the Device Services tab. 5. NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the input tray when you align the print cartridges, the alignment will fail. Recycle or discard the page....
...The product prints a print cartridge alignment sheet. 7. NOTE: You can be aligned. When prompted, ensure plain white letter or A4 paper is complete and the page can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the input... and then click Printer Services. Solution 2: Align the print cartridges Solution: Align the print cartridges. Click the Device Services tab. 5. NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the input tray when you align the print cartridges, the alignment will fail. Recycle or discard the page....
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... messages: • Door open • Firmware revision mismatch • Memory is full • Scanner failure • Missing HP Photosmart Software Door open . Solve a problem Cause: The print cartridge door was open Solution: Close the print cartridge door. Cause: The scan document settings were not set to interpret the characters it sees in the original...
... messages: • Door open • Firmware revision mismatch • Memory is full • Scanner failure • Missing HP Photosmart Software Door open . Solve a problem Cause: The print cartridge door was open Solution: Close the print cartridge door. Cause: The scan document settings were not set to interpret the characters it sees in the original...
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... then unplug the power cord from it. 6. NOTE: Do not remove both of the slot. Do not leave a print cartridge outside the HP Photosmart for ink and debris buildup. 5. Remove and clean each print cartridge one at the same time. Dip a clean foam rubber swab or lint-free cloth into distilled water, and squeeze any...
... then unplug the power cord from it. 6. NOTE: Do not remove both of the slot. Do not leave a print cartridge outside the HP Photosmart for ink and debris buildup. 5. Remove and clean each print cartridge one at the same time. Dip a clean foam rubber swab or lint-free cloth into distilled water, and squeeze any...