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English HP Photosmart C4700 series 1 Unpack Important! Animations will guide you through the printer setup during the software installation. Note: Be sure to follow the animated setup guide because it contains important information on setting up Insert the software CD to use the Easy One Button... wireless setup. Printed in [country] Printed in [country] Printed in [country] © 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. *XXXXX-XXXXX* *XXXXX-XXXXX* XXXXX-XXXXX Black Cartridge XXX Tri-color Cartridge XXX Do NOT connect the USB ...
English HP Photosmart C4700 series 1 Unpack Important! Animations will guide you through the printer setup during the software installation. Note: Be sure to follow the animated setup guide because it contains important information on setting up Insert the software CD to use the Easy One Button... wireless setup. Printed in [country] Printed in [country] Printed in [country] © 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. *XXXXX-XXXXX* *XXXXX-XXXXX* XXXXX-XXXXX Black Cartridge XXX Tri-color Cartridge XXX Do NOT connect the USB ...
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... prepares the device and cartridges for printing, and in the cartridge after it again when you must install the HP Photosmart Software. English Change the HP Photosmart from the back of the product. 2. Get the most recent updates to your HP Photosmart Connect to additional computers on a network You can connect the HP Photosmart to more than one computer on a small...
... prepares the device and cartridges for printing, and in the cartridge after it again when you must install the HP Photosmart Software. English Change the HP Photosmart from the back of the product. 2. Get the most recent updates to your HP Photosmart Connect to additional computers on a network You can connect the HP Photosmart to more than one computer on a small...
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... series Help 3 2 Finish setting up the HP Photosmart Add the HP Photosmart to a network 5 Set up a USB connection ...10 3 Get to know the HP Photosmart Printer parts ...11 Control panel features ...12 4 How do I?...13 6 Print Print documents ...21 Print photos ...22 Print...documents 38 9 Reprint photos...43 10 Save photos...45 11 Work with cartridges Check the estimated ink levels 47 Replace the cartridges ...48 Order ink supplies ...50 Cartridge warranty information 51 12 Solve a problem HP support ...53 Setup troubleshooting ...54 Print troubleshooting ...60 Print quality troubleshooting ...
... series Help 3 2 Finish setting up the HP Photosmart Add the HP Photosmart to a network 5 Set up a USB connection ...10 3 Get to know the HP Photosmart Printer parts ...11 Control panel features ...12 4 How do I?...13 6 Print Print documents ...21 Print photos ...22 Print...documents 38 9 Reprint photos...43 10 Save photos...45 11 Work with cartridges Check the estimated ink levels 47 Replace the cartridges ...48 Order ink supplies ...50 Cartridge warranty information 51 12 Solve a problem HP support ...53 Setup troubleshooting ...54 Print troubleshooting ...60 Print quality troubleshooting ...
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1 HP Photosmart C4700 series Help For information about the HP Photosmart, see: • "Finish setting up the HP Photosmart" on page 5 • "Get to know the HP Photosmart" on page 105 HP Photosmart C4700 series Help HP Photosmart C4700 series Help 3 on page 13 • "Print" on page 21 • "Scan" on page 33 • "Copy" on page 37 • "Reprint photos" on page 43 • "Save photos" on page 45 • "Work with cartridges" on page 47 • "Technical information" on page 11 • "How do I?"
1 HP Photosmart C4700 series Help For information about the HP Photosmart, see: • "Finish setting up the HP Photosmart" on page 5 • "Get to know the HP Photosmart" on page 105 HP Photosmart C4700 series Help HP Photosmart C4700 series Help 3 on page 13 • "Print" on page 21 • "Scan" on page 33 • "Copy" on page 37 • "Reprint photos" on page 43 • "Save photos" on page 45 • "Work with cartridges" on page 47 • "Technical information" on page 11 • "How do I?"
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... parts 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 11 Get to know the...
... parts 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 11 Get to know the...
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4 How do I ? This section contains links to commonly performed tasks, such as printing photos, scanning, and making copies. • "Print photos from a memory card" on page 24 • "Print on specialty media" on page 28 • "Save photos" on page 45 • "Load media" on page 18 • "Replace the cartridges" on page 48 • "Scan to a computer" on page 33 • "Scan to a memory card" on page 34 How do I? 13 How do I ?
4 How do I ? This section contains links to commonly performed tasks, such as printing photos, scanning, and making copies. • "Print photos from a memory card" on page 24 • "Print on specialty media" on page 28 • "Save photos" on page 45 • "Load media" on page 18 • "Replace the cartridges" on page 48 • "Scan to a computer" on page 33 • "Scan to a memory card" on page 34 How do I? 13 How do I ?
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...entire vacation's worth of the HP Web site are available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with any inkjet printer. Great for easy ...share. HP Photo Value Pack HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. To order HP papers...HP Everyday Photo Paper Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using HP papers that are specifically designed for printing" on page 16 • "Load media" on page 18 • "Information on paper" on your HP Photosmart...
...entire vacation's worth of the HP Web site are available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with any inkjet printer. Great for easy ...share. HP Photo Value Pack HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. To order HP papers...HP Everyday Photo Paper Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using HP papers that are specifically designed for printing" on page 16 • "Load media" on page 18 • "Information on paper" on your HP Photosmart...
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... papers perfect for presentation, proposals, reports, and newsletters. HP Photo Value Pack HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to a store-processed photo. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have a look and feel comparable to ..., print after print. HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film makes your HP Photosmart. It is acid-free for easy handling. It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with your color presentations vivid and even ...
... papers perfect for presentation, proposals, reports, and newsletters. HP Photo Value Pack HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to a store-processed photo. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have a look and feel comparable to ..., print after print. HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film makes your HP Photosmart. It is acid-free for easy handling. It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with your color presentations vivid and even ...
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...Printer Toolbox. When you might be inaccurate or unavailable. For more information, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. NOTE: You can easily check the ink supply level to replace the cartridges until the print quality is used in the printing process in a number of ink ..., including in the initialization process, which prepares the product and cartridges for printing, and in the cartridges. NOTE: Ink from the Print Properties dialog box. To check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software 1. 11 Work with cartridges 47 You do not have installed a refilled or remanufactured...
...Printer Toolbox. When you might be inaccurate or unavailable. For more information, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. NOTE: You can easily check the ink supply level to replace the cartridges until the print quality is used in the printing process in a number of ink ..., including in the initialization process, which prepares the product and cartridges for printing, and in the cartridges. NOTE: Ink from the Print Properties dialog box. To check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software 1. 11 Work with cartridges 47 You do not have installed a refilled or remanufactured...
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Remove cartridge. b. Open cartridge access door. Work with cartridges Check that power is on the cartridge to center of the product. Wait for black cartridge 48 Work with cartridges 1 Cartridge slot for tri-color cartridge 2 Cartridge slot for print carriage to move to release it, then remove it from slot. a. Lightly press down on . 2. Chapter 11 Replace the cartridges To replace the cartridges 1.
Remove cartridge. b. Open cartridge access door. Work with cartridges Check that power is on the cartridge to center of the product. Wait for black cartridge 48 Work with cartridges 1 Cartridge slot for tri-color cartridge 2 Cartridge slot for print carriage to move to release it, then remove it from slot. a. Lightly press down on . 2. Chapter 11 Replace the cartridges To replace the cartridges 1.
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a. Remove cartridge from packaging. a. b. d. Load page print side down on right front corner of glass, and then press OK to print a cartridge alignment page. Replace the cartridges 49 Work with cartridges Close cartridge door. 4. c. b. c. Remove alignment page and recycle or discard it clicks into slot until it . 5. When prompted, press OK to scan page. Remove plastic tape by using the pink pull tab. Line up colored shaped icons, then slide cartridge into place. Insert new cartridge. View the animation for this topic. 3. Align cartridges.
a. Remove cartridge from packaging. a. b. d. Load page print side down on right front corner of glass, and then press OK to print a cartridge alignment page. Replace the cartridges 49 Work with cartridges Close cartridge door. 4. c. b. c. Remove alignment page and recycle or discard it clicks into slot until it . 5. When prompted, press OK to scan page. Remove plastic tape by using the pink pull tab. Line up colored shaped icons, then slide cartridge into place. Insert new cartridge. View the animation for this topic. 3. Align cartridges.
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... jobs from the print cartridge carriage. For more information about purchasing cartridges. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is displayed on screen. Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to operate the HP Photosmart with cartridges NOTE: When the HP Photosmart operates in ink...
... jobs from the print cartridge carriage. For more information about purchasing cartridges. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is displayed on screen. Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to operate the HP Photosmart with cartridges NOTE: When the HP Photosmart operates in ink...
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...product as indicated: For a copy of warranty date has not been reached. Cartridge warranty information The HP cartridge warranty is applicable when the product is not depleted and the end of the HP Limited Warranty Statement, see the printed documentation that have been refilled, remanufactured,... refurbished, misused, or tampered with. This warranty does not cover HP ink products that came with cartridges Cartridge warranty information 51 The end of ...
...product as indicated: For a copy of warranty date has not been reached. Cartridge warranty information The HP cartridge warranty is applicable when the product is not depleted and the end of the HP Limited Warranty Statement, see the printed documentation that have been refilled, remanufactured,... refurbished, misused, or tampered with. This warranty does not cover HP ink products that came with cartridges Cartridge warranty information 51 The end of ...
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...Genuine HP print cartridges are genuine HP print cartridges. Solve a problem To verify that you are using genuine HP print cartridges • Step 2: Check the ink levels Step 1: Make sure you use genuine HP print cartridges. Chapter 12 When the software installation is resolved. • Check cartridges •...settings • Reset the product • Contact HP support for service Check cartridges Follow these steps. • Step 1: Make sure you are using genuine HP print cartridges Solution: Check to see if your print cartridges are designed and tested with the most likely ...
...Genuine HP print cartridges are genuine HP print cartridges. Solve a problem To verify that you are using genuine HP print cartridges • Step 2: Check the ink levels Step 1: Make sure you use genuine HP print cartridges. Chapter 12 When the software installation is resolved. • Check cartridges •...settings • Reset the product • Contact HP support for service Check cartridges Follow these steps. • Step 1: Make sure you are using genuine HP print cartridges Solution: Check to see if your print cartridges are designed and tested with the most likely ...
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... provide estimates for the product. For more information, see : "Load media" on page 47 Cause: The print cartridges might start to : www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit Cause: Non-HP print cartridges were being used. Make sure only one type of paper was incorrect or more information, see : "Check the estimated ink levels" on page 18...
... provide estimates for the product. For more information, see : "Load media" on page 47 Cause: The print cartridges might start to : www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit Cause: Non-HP print cartridges were being used. Make sure only one type of paper was incorrect or more information, see : "Check the estimated ink levels" on page 18...
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... will fail. NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the paper tray, then press OK. The product prints a print cartridge alignment sheet. 7. When the On button stops flashing, the alignment is a problem with the print cartridges. To align the print cartridges from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 6. Load unused plain white paper...
... will fail. NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the paper tray, then press OK. The product prints a print cartridge alignment sheet. 7. When the On button stops flashing, the alignment is a problem with the print cartridges. To align the print cartridges from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 6. Load unused plain white paper...
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... after you have paper loaded in the product. Check the print settings Solution: Try the following: • Check the print settings to see if advanced color settings such as HP Advanced Photo Paper is poor. For example, check to print in grayscale. Or, check to see if the... exceed the printable area of paper loaded in the paper tray. 2. Click the Features tab. Click the Device Services tab. 5. Cause: The print cartridges needed to two minutes, uses one sheet of paper, and uses an increasing amount of the output, and then click Done. 7. You might be cleaned. Or, choose a higher...
... after you have paper loaded in the product. Check the print settings Solution: Try the following: • Check the print settings to see if advanced color settings such as HP Advanced Photo Paper is poor. For example, check to print in grayscale. Or, check to see if the... exceed the printable area of paper loaded in the paper tray. 2. Click the Features tab. Click the Device Services tab. 5. Cause: The print cartridges needed to two minutes, uses one sheet of paper, and uses an increasing amount of the output, and then click Done. 7. You might be cleaned. Or, choose a higher...
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... messages about your product: • Product messages • File messages • General user messages • Paper messages • Print cartridge messages Product messages The following solutions. • Solution 1: Adjust the brightness in the software • Solution 2: Clean the glass and ...• Door open • Firmware revision mismatch • Memory is full • Scanner failure • Improper shutdown • Missing HP Photosmart Software Errors 69 If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Cause: The brightness was not set correctly. Solution 2:...
... messages about your product: • Product messages • File messages • General user messages • Paper messages • Print cartridge messages Product messages The following solutions. • Solution 1: Adjust the brightness in the software • Solution 2: Clean the glass and ...• Door open • Firmware revision mismatch • Memory is full • Scanner failure • Improper shutdown • Missing HP Photosmart Software Errors 69 If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Cause: The brightness was not set correctly. Solution 2:...
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... for service. Cause: The product was open Solution: Close the print cartridge door. Restart your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on and off properly. If the problem continues, contact HP support. The product can be damaged if it is full Solution: Try...on calling for technical support. Chapter 12 Door open . Solve a problem Cause: The print cartridge door was busy or an unknown cause interrupted your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on again. Cause: The document you were copying exceeded the memory of the ...
... for service. Cause: The product was open Solution: Close the print cartridge door. Restart your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on and off properly. If the problem continues, contact HP support. The product can be damaged if it is full Solution: Try...on calling for technical support. Chapter 12 Door open . Solve a problem Cause: The print cartridge door was busy or an unknown cause interrupted your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on again. Cause: The document you were copying exceeded the memory of the ...