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...color graphics display and remove the protective film. The contents of the display to a position suitable for some languages where help is not available through the software. You can adjust the height of your network. power cord ink cartridges phone cord HP Photosmart C6100 All-in -One... series Basics Guide a Remove all tape and lift display a b 3 Locate components HP Photosmart C6100 All-in -One series Setup Guide Ethernet cable* * May need to be...
...color graphics display and remove the protective film. The contents of the display to a position suitable for some languages where help is not available through the software. You can adjust the height of your network. power cord ink cartridges phone cord HP Photosmart C6100 All-in -One... series Basics Guide a Remove all tape and lift display a b 3 Locate components HP Photosmart C6100 All-in -One series Setup Guide Ethernet cable* * May need to be...
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.... b Repeat with the printer. 11 Lift latches inside of the device a a Squeeze the bottom of each latch to the color and pattern on the left. c 4 • HP All-in the print head assembly at first-time setup. a Push the black ink cartridge in to mix with the ink in -One b 12 Insert all six latches.
.... b Repeat with the printer. 11 Lift latches inside of the device a a Squeeze the bottom of each latch to the color and pattern on the left. c 4 • HP All-in the print head assembly at first-time setup. a Push the black ink cartridge in to mix with the ink in -One b 12 Insert all six latches.
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... page. 14 Connect the HP All-in-One Continue to your computer or your HP All-in -One • 5 13 Close the access door and follow the prompts a a After you close the access door, a prompt appears to start the process. The device initializes the ink cartridges and aligns the printer. CAUTION...: Do not disconnect or turn off the b HP All-in-One during this time. b After the alignment page is printed, alignment is loaded, and then press OK ...
... page. 14 Connect the HP All-in-One Continue to your computer or your HP All-in -One • 5 13 Close the access door and follow the prompts a a After you close the access door, a prompt appears to start the process. The device initializes the ink cartridges and aligns the printer. CAUTION...: Do not disconnect or turn off the b HP All-in-One during this time. b After the alignment page is printed, alignment is loaded, and then press OK ...
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Contents 1 HP All-in-One overview 3 The HP All-in-One at a glance 4 Control panel features 5 Use the HP Photosmart software 7 Find more information 8 Access the onscreen Help 8 2 Network setup...9 Wired network setup 9 Install the software for a network connection ...15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos 64 Print from a software application 65 Send a basic fax...67 Replace the ink cartridges 67 Align the printer...70 Clean the HP All-in-One 70 5 Troubleshooting and support 73 Uninstall and reinstall the software 73 Hardware setup troubleshooting 74 Fax setup troubleshooting 76 Network ...
Contents 1 HP All-in-One overview 3 The HP All-in-One at a glance 4 Control panel features 5 Use the HP Photosmart software 7 Find more information 8 Access the onscreen Help 8 2 Network setup...9 Wired network setup 9 Install the software for a network connection ...15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos 64 Print from a software application 65 Send a basic fax...67 Replace the ink cartridges 67 Align the printer...70 Clean the HP All-in-One 70 5 Troubleshooting and support 73 Uninstall and reinstall the software 73 Hardware setup troubleshooting 74 Fax setup troubleshooting 76 Network ...
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Copy specifications 108 Scan specifications 108 Fax specifications 108 Physical specifications 108 Power specifications 108 Environmental specifications 109 Acoustic information 109 Environmental product stewardship program 109 Regulatory notices 109 Ink cartridge warranty information 109 Warranty...110 Index...111 2 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in-One series
Copy specifications 108 Scan specifications 108 Fax specifications 108 Physical specifications 108 Power specifications 108 Environmental specifications 109 Acoustic information 109 Environmental product stewardship program 109 Regulatory notices 109 Ink cartridge warranty information 109 Warranty...110 Index...111 2 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in-One series
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Chapter 1 The HP All-in-One at a glance HP All-in-One overview Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Description Automatic document feeder Color graphics display (also referred to as the display) Output tray Paper-width guide for the main input tray Main input tray (also referred to as ... to as the tray extender) Paper-width and paper-length guides for the photo tray Paper-length guide for the main input tray Photo tray Ink cartridge door Front USB port for your camera or other storage device Memory card slots and Photo light Control panel 4 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in-One series
Chapter 1 The HP All-in-One at a glance HP All-in-One overview Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Description Automatic document feeder Color graphics display (also referred to as the display) Output tray Paper-width guide for the main input tray Main input tray (also referred to as ... to as the tray extender) Paper-width and paper-length guides for the photo tray Paper-length guide for the main input tray Photo tray Ink cartridge door Front USB port for your camera or other storage device Memory card slots and Photo light Control panel 4 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in-One series
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... in the report to fix the problem and rerun the test. Insert the ink cartridges and load full-size paper in -One displays the status of the test on the top of every fax you pick up the HP All-in -One series Press Setup. 4. Set the fax header The fax header prints your name... any problems found and rerun the test. You can also set a default fax header from the control panel, as described here. Fax setup 56 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in -One for faxing. Press to highlight Tools, and then press OK. 5. Chapter 3 Test your fax setup You can test your fax setup to check...
... in the report to fix the problem and rerun the test. Insert the ink cartridges and load full-size paper in -One displays the status of the test on the top of every fax you pick up the HP All-in -One series Press Setup. 4. Set the fax header The fax header prints your name... any problems found and rerun the test. You can also set a default fax header from the control panel, as described here. Fax setup 56 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in -One for faxing. Press to highlight Tools, and then press OK. 5. Chapter 3 Test your fax setup You can test your fax setup to check...
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... x 6 inch) photo paper Load an original in the automatic document feeder You can copy, scan, or fax a single- Use the HP All-in-One features 58 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in the automatic document feeder. If you hear a beep or see a message on your computer. The automatic document feeder holds up... different types and sizes of paper in the HP All-in-One, including letter or A4 paper, legal paper, photo paper, transparencies, envelopes, and HP CD/DVD tattoo labels. This chapter includes information about how to load paper and replace the ink cartridges. Note Some features, such as the Fit...
... x 6 inch) photo paper Load an original in the automatic document feeder You can copy, scan, or fax a single- Use the HP All-in-One features 58 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in the automatic document feeder. If you hear a beep or see a message on your computer. The automatic document feeder holds up... different types and sizes of paper in the HP All-in-One, including letter or A4 paper, legal paper, photo paper, transparencies, envelopes, and HP CD/DVD tattoo labels. This chapter includes information about how to load paper and replace the ink cartridges. Note Some features, such as the Fit...
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... appears. Tip You can easily send a single- If the device detects an original loaded in the automatic document feeder, the HP All-in -One, to order cartridges, go to use only the ink cartridges that your country/ Basics Guide 67 If prompted, choose your faxes were successfully sent, enable fax confirmation before sending any faxes...
... appears. Tip You can easily send a single- If the device detects an original loaded in the automatic document feeder, the HP All-in -One, to order cartridges, go to use only the ink cartridges that your country/ Basics Guide 67 If prompted, choose your faxes were successfully sent, enable fax confirmation before sending any faxes...
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If you are replacing the black ink cartridge, lift the latch on the page. To replace the ink cartridges 1. Make sure the HP All-in -One series Use the HP All-in-One features 1 Ink cartridge latch for the black ink cartridge 2 Ink cartridge latches for the color ink cartridges 68 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in -One is turned on. 2. Open the ink cartridge door by lifting from the front center of the...
If you are replacing the black ink cartridge, lift the latch on the page. To replace the ink cartridges 1. Make sure the HP All-in -One series Use the HP All-in-One features 1 Ink cartridge latch for the black ink cartridge 2 Ink cartridge latches for the color ink cartridges 68 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in -One is turned on. 2. Open the ink cartridge door by lifting from the front center of the...
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... that you out of charge. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is available in -One features Basics Guide 69 Pull the ink cartridge toward you insert the ink cartridge into place. Tip You can recycle low or empty ink cartridges. Make sure that has the same shaped icon and color as the one you recycle used ink cartridges free of its packaging, and...
... that you out of charge. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is available in -One features Basics Guide 69 Pull the ink cartridge toward you insert the ink cartridge into place. Tip You can recycle low or empty ink cartridges. Make sure that has the same shaped icon and color as the one you recycle used ink cartridges free of its packaging, and...
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..., and then try cleaning the print head. Press Setup. Note If you have colored paper loaded in -One To ensure that your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling for each ink cartridge you are replaced. If the alignment fails again, you still have a defective sensor... HP Photosmart C6100 All-in-One series Use the HP All-in -One prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. If you might also want to clean the glass and lid backing. Press to highlight Tools, and press OK. Recycle or discard the page. Close the ink cartridge door...
..., and then try cleaning the print head. Press Setup. Note If you have colored paper loaded in -One To ensure that your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling for each ink cartridge you are replaced. If the alignment fails again, you still have a defective sensor... HP Photosmart C6100 All-in-One series Use the HP All-in -One prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. If you might also want to clean the glass and lid backing. Press to highlight Tools, and press OK. Recycle or discard the page. Close the ink cartridge door...
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..., colored paper, paper with text on calling for the HP All-in -One and computer. Contact HP Support. Fax setup troubleshooting This section contains fax setup troubleshooting information for technical support. Go to highlight Yes or No, and then press OK. Make sure the power cord is loaded in -One might be out of the ink cartridges...
..., colored paper, paper with text on calling for the HP All-in -One and computer. Contact HP Support. Fax setup troubleshooting This section contains fax setup troubleshooting information for technical support. Go to highlight Yes or No, and then press OK. Make sure the power cord is loaded in -One might be out of the ink cartridges...
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... blocking the print head assembly (including any objects that have not yet been printed and the HP Allin-One will begin printing all stored faxes in memory. 90 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in-One series Solution If you identify which can receive faxes successfully without the other equipment is causing a... problem, disconnect everything except the HP All-in-One from printing faxes, review the display for faxing. ● There is no paper loaded in the input tray. ● There is a paper jam. ● The ink cartridge door is open. The signal level can also be ...
... blocking the print head assembly (including any objects that have not yet been printed and the HP Allin-One will begin printing all stored faxes in memory. 90 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in-One series Solution If you identify which can receive faxes successfully without the other equipment is causing a... problem, disconnect everything except the HP All-in-One from printing faxes, review the display for faxing. ● There is no paper loaded in the input tray. ● There is a paper jam. ● The ink cartridge door is open. The signal level can also be ...
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...faxing. ● There is no paper loaded in the input tray. ● There is a paper jam. ● The ink cartridge door is turned off the HP All-in-One. Press the On button to turn on my answering machine Cause The answering machine is not set up properly for the following problems...deleted, including any unprinted faxes that are recorded on the device. ● The HP All-in-One is not correct. Note If Backup Fax Reception is enabled and you turn the HP All-in-One on again. Close the ink cartridge door. ● The print head assembly is turned off , remove any objects ...
...faxing. ● There is no paper loaded in the input tray. ● There is a paper jam. ● The ink cartridge door is turned off the HP All-in-One. Press the On button to turn on my answering machine Cause The answering machine is not set up properly for the following problems...deleted, including any unprinted faxes that are recorded on the device. ● The HP All-in-One is not correct. Note If Backup Fax Reception is enabled and you turn the HP All-in-One on again. Close the ink cartridge door. ● The print head assembly is turned off , remove any objects ...
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... be used after the device has undergone firsttime setup. Cannot print Cause The indicated ink cartridge(s) are installed. The HP All-in-One cannot continue printing until you have color or photo paper loaded in -One make sure you do not remove all ink cartridges in the original sealed packages until they are likely to occur. 5. Replace the...
... be used after the device has undergone firsttime setup. Cannot print Cause The indicated ink cartridge(s) are installed. The HP All-in-One cannot continue printing until you have color or photo paper loaded in -One make sure you do not remove all ink cartridges in the original sealed packages until they are likely to occur. 5. Replace the...
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..., 102 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in this guide. Device service or repairs required as a result of expiration is near Cause The ink in -One, the ink cartridge contacts might have a damaged ink cartridge. Solution Replace the indicated ink cartridge(s) with new ink cartridge(s). Each ink cartridge has an expiration date. When you receive an ink cartridge(s) are no ink cartridges missing from the HP All-in the indicated ink cartridge(s) is...
..., 102 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in this guide. Device service or repairs required as a result of expiration is near Cause The ink in -One, the ink cartridge contacts might have a damaged ink cartridge. Solution Replace the indicated ink cartridge(s) with new ink cartridge(s). Each ink cartridge has an expiration date. When you receive an ink cartridge(s) are no ink cartridges missing from the HP All-in the indicated ink cartridge(s) is...
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... Replace the indicated ink cartridge(s). You can also continue printing without replacing the ink cartridge, by following the instructions on the HP Allin-One or the ink cartridge expiration message on the control panel to help you use of non-HP ink. For more information, see : Replace the ink cartridges Original HP ink depleted Cause The original HP ink in -One detected non-HP ink. Note HP cannot guarantee the...
... Replace the indicated ink cartridge(s). You can also continue printing without replacing the ink cartridge, by following the instructions on the HP Allin-One or the ink cartridge expiration message on the control panel to help you use of non-HP ink. For more information, see : Replace the ink cartridges Original HP ink depleted Cause The original HP ink in -One detected non-HP ink. Note HP cannot guarantee the...
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... materials. 3. Close the ink cartridge door. Print head failure Cause The print head assembly or the ink delivery system has failed and the HP All-in the input tray when you align the printer, the alignment might have color or photo paper loaded in -One can no longer print. ...assembly or sensor is defective. Open the ink cartridge door by lifting from the front center of ink. 104 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in-One series Contact HP Support. Go to: www.hp.com/support If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling for technical support....
... materials. 3. Close the ink cartridge door. Print head failure Cause The print head assembly or the ink delivery system has failed and the HP All-in the input tray when you align the printer, the alignment might have color or photo paper loaded in -One can no longer print. ...assembly or sensor is defective. Open the ink cartridge door by lifting from the front center of ink. 104 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in-One series Contact HP Support. Go to: www.hp.com/support If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling for technical support....
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... this error, replace the affected ink cartridge(s) with the HP All-in the print head assembly. Cause One or more information, see : Replace the ink cartridges Wrong ink cartridge(s) installed Cause The wrong ink cartridge(s) are fully inserted and locked in -One. If the problem persists, clean the copper-colored contacts of time with the ink in -One. Contact HP customer support. Troubleshooting and support...
... this error, replace the affected ink cartridge(s) with the HP All-in the print head assembly. Cause One or more information, see : Replace the ink cartridges Wrong ink cartridge(s) installed Cause The wrong ink cartridge(s) are fully inserted and locked in -One. If the problem persists, clean the copper-colored contacts of time with the ink in -One. Contact HP customer support. Troubleshooting and support...