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... 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 cartridge troubleshooting 18 Support process...18 3 Technical information System requirements...19 Product specifications...19 Regulatory notices...19 Warranty...
... 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 cartridge troubleshooting 18 Support process...18 3 Technical information System requirements...19 Product specifications...19 Regulatory notices...19 Warranty...
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... and easily accomplish tasks such as making a copy, scanning documents, or printing photos from the control panel, without turning on your computer. You can access many HP Photosmart functions directly from a memory card. 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 display) Control panel On button...
... and easily accomplish tasks such as making a copy, scanning documents, or printing photos from the control panel, without turning on your computer. You can access many HP Photosmart functions directly from a memory card. 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 display) Control panel On button...
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...Internet access, you can load different types and sizes of resources, both printed and electronic provide information about setting up your original print side down on the right front corner of the glass. 4 HP Photosmart overview To load an original on loading an original, refer to the open... position. 2. Make sure you installed with your HP Photosmart. Electronic Help The Electronic Help ...
...Internet access, you can load different types and sizes of resources, both printed and electronic provide information about setting up your original print side down on the right front corner of the glass. 4 HP Photosmart overview To load an original on loading an original, refer to the open... position. 2. Make sure you installed with your HP Photosmart. Electronic Help The Electronic Help ...
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... open all the way. Load originals and load paper 5 Slide the stack of paper into the paper tray with the short edge forward and the print side down. Insert the stack of paper forward until it stops. When you are using letter or A4 paper or smaller, make sure the tray... extender is the same size and type and free of paper on a flat surface to its outermost position. HP Photosmart overview NOTE: If you use legal-size paper, leave the tray extender closed. To load full-size paper 1. 3. TIP: Tap a stack of rips, dust, wrinkles...
... open all the way. Load originals and load paper 5 Slide the stack of paper into the paper tray with the short edge forward and the print side down. Insert the stack of paper forward until it stops. When you are using letter or A4 paper or smaller, make sure the tray... extender is the same size and type and free of paper on a flat surface to its outermost position. HP Photosmart overview NOTE: If you use legal-size paper, leave the tray extender closed. To load full-size paper 1. 3. TIP: Tap a stack of rips, dust, wrinkles...
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...are closest to eject blank pages. TIP: If you load paper into the far-right side of the paper tray with the print side down . If the photo paper you . 6 HP Photosmart overview Chapter 1 CAUTION: Make sure that the tabs are using has perforated tabs, load the photo paper so that the ...the stack of photo paper into the paper tray. If the product 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. HP Photosmart overview To load small-size photo paper in place. Insert the stack of photo paper...
...are closest to eject blank pages. TIP: If you load paper into the far-right side of the paper tray with the print side down . If the photo paper you . 6 HP Photosmart overview Chapter 1 CAUTION: Make sure that the tabs are using has perforated tabs, load the photo paper so that the ...the stack of photo paper into the paper tray. If the product 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. HP Photosmart overview To load small-size photo paper in place. Insert the stack of photo paper...
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...8226; Adjust the paper-width guide in the paper tray; Do not overload the paper tray; Print 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos To achieve the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers that are specifically designed for the product. make sure the stack of paper fits within the...label sheets are no more than the top of project you are printing labels, ensure that are printing along with genuine HP ink. HP Photosmart overview Avoid paper jams To help avoid paper jams, follow these guidelines. • Remove printed papers from the paper tray frequently. • Prevent curled or ...
...8226; Adjust the paper-width guide in the paper tray; Do not overload the paper tray; Print 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos To achieve the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers that are specifically designed for the product. make sure the stack of paper fits within the...label sheets are no more than the top of project you are printing labels, ensure that are printing along with genuine HP ink. HP Photosmart overview Avoid paper jams To help avoid paper jams, follow these guidelines. • Remove printed papers from the paper tray frequently. • Prevent curled or ...
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.... 7. Scan an image You can edit a scanned image and create special projects using a scanned image. 8 HP Photosmart overview Load 10 x 15 (4 x 6 inch) photo paper in the paper tray. 2. adapter required), TransFlash MicroSD Card, or Secure MultiMedia Card To print one or more photos to the print queue by pressing the button next to scan images.
.... 7. Scan an image You can edit a scanned image and create special projects using a scanned image. 8 HP Photosmart overview Load 10 x 15 (4 x 6 inch) photo paper in the paper tray. 2. adapter required), TransFlash MicroSD Card, or Secure MultiMedia Card To print one or more photos to the print queue by pressing the button next to scan images.
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...HP Photosmart. You can remove the lid. TIP: To make copies of the glass. 3. NOTE: When the ink level for the HP Photosmart, go to edit your product, and then click one... only. You should also replace the print cartridges when you see faded text or if you have a replacement print cartridge available. HP Photosmart overview To scan to PC. NOTE...print cartridges. To order print cartridges for the print cartridge is low, a message appears on the right front corner of thick originals, such as books, you can make sure you experience print quality issues related to Black Copy or Color...
...HP Photosmart. You can remove the lid. TIP: To make copies of the glass. 3. NOTE: When the ink level for the HP Photosmart, go to edit your product, and then click one... only. You should also replace the print cartridges when you see faded text or if you have a replacement print cartridge available. HP Photosmart overview To scan to PC. NOTE...print cartridges. To order print cartridges for the print cartridge is low, a message appears on the right front corner of thick originals, such as books, you can make sure you experience print quality issues related to Black Copy or Color...
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... from its slot. 5. If you are disposing of charge. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is idle and silent, and then lightly press down on . 3. HP Photosmart overview 1 Print cartridge slot for the tri-color print cartridge 2 Print cartridge slot for the black print cartridge 4. Remove the new print cartridge from the slot on the left. If you out of...
... from its slot. 5. If you are disposing of charge. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is idle and silent, and then lightly press down on . 3. HP Photosmart overview 1 Print cartridge slot for the tri-color print cartridge 2 Print cartridge slot for the black print cartridge 4. Remove the new print cartridge from the slot on the left. If you out of...
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... electrical connections. 7. Then gently push on the upper part of the print cartridge forward until it into place. Replace the print cartridges 11 Close the print cartridge door. If you are installing the black print cartridge, slide it into the empty slot. HP Photosmart overview 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed...
... electrical connections. 7. Then gently push on the upper part of the print cartridge forward until it into place. Replace the print cartridges 11 Close the print cartridge door. If you are installing the black print cartridge, slide it into the empty slot. HP Photosmart overview 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed...
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...product, unplug the power cord, and raise the lid. 2. Do not place or spray liquid directly on the product. 12 HP Photosmart overview Recycle or discard the print cartridge alignment sheet. Dry the glass with a nonabrasive glass cleaner. TIP: You can damage it. To clean the glass ...dry, soft, lint-free cloth to print a cartridge alignment page. 10. Load 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. Clean the HP Photosmart To ensure that provides everything needed to...
...product, unplug the power cord, and raise the lid. 2. Do not place or spray liquid directly on the product. 12 HP Photosmart overview Recycle or discard the print cartridge alignment sheet. Dry the glass with a nonabrasive glass cleaner. TIP: You can damage it. To clean the glass ...dry, soft, lint-free cloth to print a cartridge alignment page. 10. Load 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. Clean the HP Photosmart To ensure that provides everything needed to...
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...length to minimize injected noise due 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.). System requirements Software system requirements are provided in your product is SNPRH-0803...(10.34 pounds) Power specifications • Power consumption: 20 watts maximum (average printing) • Input voltage (0957-2269): AC 100 to potential high electromagnetic fields Regulatory notices The HP Photosmart meets product requirements from regulatory agencies in this section. 3 Technical information The technical ...
...length to minimize injected noise due 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.). System requirements Software system requirements are provided in your product is SNPRH-0803...(10.34 pounds) Power specifications • Power consumption: 20 watts maximum (average printing) • Input voltage (0957-2269): AC 100 to potential high electromagnetic fields Regulatory notices The HP Photosmart meets product requirements from regulatory agencies in this section. 3 Technical information The technical ...
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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 to a computer...27 Scan to a memory card...28 6 Copy Copy text...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 Scan troubleshooting...85 ...
... 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 to a computer...27 Scan to a memory card...28 6 Copy Copy text...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 Scan troubleshooting...85 ...
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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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...; 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 ...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...
...; 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 ...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...
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...as photo paper, transparency film, envelopes, or labels, or if you experience poor print quality using paper designed for that are printing. Depending on the package: Paper basics HP Everyday Photo Paper Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using the automatic setting, you use this ...NOTE: Sensors in your printer adjusts to generate the highest quality output for casual photo printing. It is set the paper size and type for this paper with any inkjet printer. By default, the HP Photosmart is available in semi-gloss finish in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11...
...as photo paper, transparency film, envelopes, or labels, or if you experience poor print quality using paper designed for that are printing. Depending on the package: Paper basics HP Everyday Photo Paper Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using the automatic setting, you use this ...NOTE: Sensors in your printer adjusts to generate the highest quality output for casual photo printing. It is set the paper size and type for this paper with any inkjet printer. By default, the HP Photosmart is available in semi-gloss finish in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11...
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... select your product, and then click one of photos or multiple prints to work together so your HP Photosmart. HP Premium Presentation Paper or HP Professional Paper These papers are heavy two-sided matte papers perfect for an impressive look and feel . HP Bright White Inkjet Paper HP Bright White Inkjet Paper delivers high-contrast colors and sharp text. Recommended papers...
... select your product, and then click one of photos or multiple prints to work together so your HP Photosmart. HP Premium Presentation Paper or HP Professional Paper These papers are heavy two-sided matte papers perfect for an impressive look and feel . HP Bright White Inkjet Paper HP Bright White Inkjet Paper delivers high-contrast colors and sharp text. Recommended papers...
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...HP Photosmart. It is a high-quality multifunction paper. Look for papers with your digital photos. It features ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors. HP Office Paper HP Office Paper is easy to use and handle and dries quickly without smudging. HP Photo Value Pack HP...Transfers (for color fabrics or for light or white fabrics) are long lasting and vivid, print after print. HP Iron-On Transfers HP Iron-on the page. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have been designed to work together so your product, and then click one of everyday ...
...HP Photosmart. It is a high-quality multifunction paper. Look for papers with your digital photos. It features ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors. HP Office Paper HP Office Paper is easy to use and handle and dries quickly without smudging. HP Photo Value Pack HP...Transfers (for color fabrics or for light or white fabrics) are long lasting and vivid, print after print. HP Iron-On Transfers HP Iron-on the page. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have been designed to work together so your product, and then click one of everyday ...
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..."Information on paper" on page 12 Information on paper The HP Photosmart is too thin, that has a slick texture, or that is designed to prevent bleeding over time from high humidity. 12 Paper basics Paper basics Curled paper can reduce print quality. • Do not use paper that works well and... is heavily textured. Test a variety of paper. HP papers are ready to print, remove only the paper you plan to curl, which might reduce the quality...
..."Information on paper" on page 12 Information on paper The HP Photosmart is too thin, that has a slick texture, or that is designed to prevent bleeding over time from high humidity. 12 Paper basics Paper basics Curled paper can reduce print quality. • Do not use paper that works well and... is heavily textured. Test a variety of paper. HP papers are ready to print, remove only the paper you plan to curl, which might reduce the quality...
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... printer. 3. e. They can print on top of envelopes, or label sheets designed for photo printing" on page 7 • "Stop the current job" on page 121 Print envelopes With the HP Photosmart, you are printing on specialty media 21 On the... File menu in the rollers and cause paper jams. 4. Print photo. ❑ Press OK. If you can get stuck in your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. Related topics • "Recommended papers for inkjet...
... printer. 3. e. They can print on top of envelopes, or label sheets designed for photo printing" on page 7 • "Stop the current job" on page 121 Print envelopes With the HP Photosmart, you are printing on specialty media 21 On the... File menu in the rollers and cause paper jams. 4. Print photo. ❑ Press OK. If you can get stuck in your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. Related topics • "Recommended papers for inkjet...
