Setup Guide
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Firmly raise the gray latch, as shown. c. Do not scratch the contacts on the device. f. Lower the printhead into the device so that the purple and green blocks on the printhead are aligned with the purple and green blocks on the printer or other surface. Do not touch the copper colored contacts. e g f e. d. Remove the printhead from the packaging. Slowly lower the latch. 4 • HP Photosmart C6300 All-in-One series Hold the printhead upright, as shown. b. Open the ink cartridge access door. 5a a Carriage latch b c d Colored icons f a.
Firmly raise the gray latch, as shown. c. Do not scratch the contacts on the device. f. Lower the printhead into the device so that the purple and green blocks on the printhead are aligned with the purple and green blocks on the printer or other surface. Do not touch the copper colored contacts. e g f e. d. Remove the printhead from the packaging. Slowly lower the latch. 4 • HP Photosmart C6300 All-in-One series Hold the printhead upright, as shown. b. Open the ink cartridge access door. 5a a Carriage latch b c d Colored icons f a.
Basic Guide
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...cable, but this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Cause: You sent the print job to turn on your computer to change your product as the default printer Solution: Use the system tools on the product. Troubleshooting and support Setup troubleshooting 29 Cause: The ... firmly connected to resolve the issue. Cause: The product might have ink. Cause: The product and computer were not communicating with the product. Solution 4: Check that the ink cartridges are installed properly and have been a problem with one end of the USB cable into a power outlet. Cause: There...
...cable, but this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Cause: You sent the print job to turn on your computer to change your product as the default printer Solution: Use the system tools on the product. Troubleshooting and support Setup troubleshooting 29 Cause: The ... firmly connected to resolve the issue. Cause: The product might have ink. Cause: The product and computer were not communicating with the product. Solution 4: Check that the ink cartridges are installed properly and have been a problem with one end of the USB cable into a power outlet. Cause: There...
User Guide
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... 12 Maintain the HP All-in-One Work with ink cartridges...121 Information on ink cartridges and the printhead 121 Check the estimated ink levels 122 Replace the ink cartridges 123 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 126 Advanced printhead maintenance 126 Print a printer status report...128 Print and evaluate a print quality report 129 Clean the HP All-in-One...133 Clean...
... 12 Maintain the HP All-in-One Work with ink cartridges...121 Information on ink cartridges and the printhead 121 Check the estimated ink levels 122 Replace the ink cartridges 123 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 126 Advanced printhead maintenance 126 Print a printer status report...128 Print and evaluate a print quality report 129 Clean the HP All-in-One...133 Clean...
User Guide
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...panel. • Copy Menu • Photo Menu • Scan Menu 12 HP All-in-One overview Menu overview The following icons can appear at the top right side of the ink cartridges are low on ink. This icon might appear if an ink cartridge contains non-HP ink. Indicates that an unknown ink cartridge is 50... Home screen and buttons on when you press a control panel button, insert a memory card, lift the lid, or access the HP All-in-One from a connected computer. Icon Purpose Shows that the Printer and PC Adapter with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology is no longer acceptable. Shows that...
...panel. • Copy Menu • Photo Menu • Scan Menu 12 HP All-in-One overview Menu overview The following icons can appear at the top right side of the ink cartridges are low on ink. This icon might appear if an ink cartridge contains non-HP ink. Indicates that an unknown ink cartridge is 50... Home screen and buttons on when you press a control panel button, insert a memory card, lift the lid, or access the HP All-in-One from a connected computer. Icon Purpose Shows that the Printer and PC Adapter with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology is no longer acceptable. Shows that...
User Guide
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...printing. Scanning and software-based copying cannot be done over a Bluetooth connection. You must connect an HP Bluetooth Adapter to the HP All-in-One. With a Bluetooth connection you can check the printer status, as well as with a USB connection. For example, you can access many of the same printing... 50 Finish setting up the HP All-in -One to a computer using a Bluetooth® wireless connection A Bluetooth connection provides a quick and easy way to print images from a Bluetoothenabled computer without using a Bluetooth® wireless connection • Manage your Bluetooth...
...printing. Scanning and software-based copying cannot be done over a Bluetooth connection. You must connect an HP Bluetooth Adapter to the HP All-in-One. With a Bluetooth connection you can check the printer status, as well as with a USB connection. For example, you can access many of the same printing... 50 Finish setting up the HP All-in -One to a computer using a Bluetooth® wireless connection A Bluetooth connection provides a quick and easy way to print images from a Bluetoothenabled computer without using a Bluetooth® wireless connection • Manage your Bluetooth...
User Guide
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They are the ideal solution for creating custom T-shirts from your own greeting cards. Papers to avoid for all print and copy jobs • Any size paper other than HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film. Load originals and load paper 62 Load originals and load paper If prompted, choose your country/... one of the HP Web site are available in the rollers and cause paper jams. • Banner paper. It might not print evenly, and the ink can get stuck, and the ink is glossy-coated or matte-coated on the page. HP Photo Greeting Cards, HP Premium Photo Cards, and HP Note Cards HP...
They are the ideal solution for creating custom T-shirts from your own greeting cards. Papers to avoid for all print and copy jobs • Any size paper other than HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film. Load originals and load paper 62 Load originals and load paper If prompted, choose your country/... one of the HP Web site are available in the rollers and cause paper jams. • Banner paper. It might not print evenly, and the ink can get stuck, and the ink is glossy-coated or matte-coated on the page. HP Photo Greeting Cards, HP Premium Photo Cards, and HP Note Cards HP...
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...be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Click the button that do one of the printed document. • Saturation is the selected printer. 4. Move the sliders ...printer. 4. Depending on your software application, click Print. 3. Click the More Color Options button. 7. This helps to prevent wasting paper and ink on your print job before sending it to print...level of printed colors, by adjusting the Saturation, Brightness, or Color Tone options. Print Change the print settings for the current job 77 Make sure you to the HP All-...
...be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Click the button that do one of the printed document. • Saturation is the selected printer. 4. Move the sliders ...printer. 4. Depending on your software application, click Print. 3. Click the More Color Options button. 7. This helps to prevent wasting paper and ink on your print job before sending it to print...level of printed colors, by adjusting the Saturation, Brightness, or Color Tone options. Print Change the print settings for the current job 77 Make sure you to the HP All-...
User Guide
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..., Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Print a photo on your software application, click Print. 3. If the borderless paper size and paper type are specifically designed to work well together to select a different type or size. 9. Photo paper should be printed on photo paper 1. HP papers and HP ink are not ...tray or full-size photo paper in -One. Load up to a type of photo paper loaded in your software application, this button might start to curl, which could reduce the quality of project you are printing along with the HP All-in the main input tray. ...
..., Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Print a photo on your software application, click Print. 3. If the borderless paper size and paper type are specifically designed to work well together to select a different type or size. 9. Photo paper should be printed on photo paper 1. HP papers and HP ink are not ...tray or full-size photo paper in -One. Load up to a type of photo paper loaded in your software application, this button might start to curl, which could reduce the quality of project you are printing along with the HP All-in the main input tray. ...
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... reduce the quality of the following options: • Off: applies no HP Real Life Technologies to select a different type or size. 8. In the Basic Options area, select a high print quality, such as digital photographs. TIP: You can remove red-eye coloring...one of your photo in the Print quality drop-down list, you select the maximum dpi setting, the printer software Print 82 Print from the Print Quality drop-down list, select More. When you can use it from maximum dpi mode, use the Maximum dpi setting with supported types of gray. • Black Ink Only: uses black ink...
... reduce the quality of the following options: • Off: applies no HP Real Life Technologies to select a different type or size. 8. In the Basic Options area, select a high print quality, such as digital photographs. TIP: You can remove red-eye coloring...one of your photo in the Print quality drop-down list, you select the maximum dpi setting, the printer software Print 82 Print from the Print Quality drop-down list, select More. When you can use it from maximum dpi mode, use the Maximum dpi setting with supported types of gray. • Black Ink Only: uses black ink...
User Guide
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... the input tray one sheet at a time. Depending on a single envelope, a group of envelopes, or label sheets designed for inkjet printers. Then select the appropriate paper type. Ink dries slower on film than on transparencies 1. In the Features area, select the Mirror Image check box. 9. Print on transparencies For the best results, HP recommends you can...
... the input tray one sheet at a time. Depending on a single envelope, a group of envelopes, or label sheets designed for inkjet printers. Then select the appropriate paper type. Ink dries slower on film than on transparencies 1. In the Features area, select the Mirror Image check box. 9. Print on transparencies For the best results, HP recommends you can...
User Guide
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... ink cartridges and the printhead The following topics: • Work with ink cartridges • Print a printer status report • Print and evaluate a print quality report • Clean the HP All-in-One • Turn off the HP ...ink cartridges • Remove ink from your copies and scans remain clear. This can result in this online help maintain HP ink cartridges and ensure consistent print quality. • Make sure you have the new ink cartridge available to install before removing the old ink cartridge. Maintain the HP All-in-One 12 Maintain the HP All-in-One The HP...
... ink cartridges and the printhead The following topics: • Work with ink cartridges • Print a printer status report • Print and evaluate a print quality report • Clean the HP All-in-One • Turn off the HP ...ink cartridges • Remove ink from your copies and scans remain clear. This can result in this online help maintain HP ink cartridges and ensure consistent print quality. • Make sure you have the new ink cartridge available to install before removing the old ink cartridge. Maintain the HP All-in-One 12 Maintain the HP All-in-One The HP...
User Guide
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... you turn off the HP All-in-One, the print carriage might need to avoid possible printing delays. NOTE: Ink from the cartridges is used. This wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridges. • Handle ink cartridges carefully. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for printing, and in the ink cartridges. The print carriage should not be...
... you turn off the HP All-in-One, the print carriage might need to avoid possible printing delays. NOTE: Ink from the cartridges is used. This wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridges. • Handle ink cartridges carefully. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for printing, and in the ink cartridges. The print carriage should not be...
User Guide
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..., and then press OK. 3. Work with ink cartridges 123 Maintain the HP All-in-One To check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software 1. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to the Tools menu. This can also open the Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog box. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Features...
..., and then press OK. 3. Work with ink cartridges 123 Maintain the HP All-in-One To check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software 1. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to the Tools menu. This can also open the Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog box. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Features...
User Guide
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... ink cartridges, see "Ink cartridge and printhead messages" on page 257 for more sheets of paper. If print quality problems persist after you receive an error message about two minutes, uses one or more information. The product cleans the printhead. 4. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. In the Print Settings area, click Printer Toolbox. Maintain the HP...
... ink cartridges, see "Ink cartridge and printhead messages" on page 257 for more sheets of paper. If print quality problems persist after you receive an error message about two minutes, uses one or more information. The product cleans the printhead. 4. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. In the Print Settings area, click Printer Toolbox. Maintain the HP...
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... the blocks of your product, including your ink cartridges. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. Maintain the HP All-in -One Click the Device Services tab. 5. The product prints a test page, aligns the printhead, and calibrates the printer. Print a printer status report If you are having print quality issues with printing, print a printer status report before you are experiencing problems with...
... the blocks of your product, including your ink cartridges. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. Maintain the HP All-in -One Click the Device Services tab. 5. The product prints a test page, aligns the printhead, and calibrates the printer. Print a printer status report If you are having print quality issues with printing, print a printer status report before you are experiencing problems with...
User Guide
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... Look at the demonstration picture, on the page. streaks or smears 3. Maintain the HP All-in -One Check the ink levels shown on the left side of ink. You do not need to avoid possible printing delays. Figure 12-1 Sample text area - Figure 12-3 Sample text area - Look... is jagged, align the printer, and then print this diagnostic page again. When you find the print quality unacceptable, consider replacing that ink cartridge. The picture should be sharp and clear. expected result 130 Maintain the HP All-in -One Chapter 12 To evaluate the print quality report 1. The type...
... Look at the demonstration picture, on the page. streaks or smears 3. Maintain the HP All-in -One Check the ink levels shown on the left side of ink. You do not need to avoid possible printing delays. Figure 12-1 Sample text area - Figure 12-3 Sample text area - Look... is jagged, align the printer, and then print this diagnostic page again. When you find the print quality unacceptable, consider replacing that ink cartridge. The picture should be sharp and clear. expected result 130 Maintain the HP All-in -One Chapter 12 To evaluate the print quality report 1. The type...
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...63 • "Replace the ink cartridges" on page 123 • "Check the estimated ink levels" on page 122 • "Align the printer" on page 128 • "Clean the printhead" on page 127 • "Print quality troubleshooting" on the print quality report, then the printing system is no reason to ... 180 degrees. color mixing (yellow bar contains magenta streaks) NOTE: If cleaning the printhead does not solve this print quality issue, contact HP support for Inkjet Printers and All-in-Ones (Q6260A) that your copies and scans remain clear, you do not see any defects on page 159 Clean the...
...63 • "Replace the ink cartridges" on page 123 • "Check the estimated ink levels" on page 122 • "Align the printer" on page 128 • "Clean the printhead" on page 127 • "Print quality troubleshooting" on the print quality report, then the printing system is no reason to ... 180 degrees. color mixing (yellow bar contains magenta streaks) NOTE: If cleaning the printhead does not solve this print quality issue, contact HP support for Inkjet Printers and All-in-Ones (Q6260A) that your copies and scans remain clear, you do not see any defects on page 159 Clean the...
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... the HP All-in -One to the HP folder, then click Shop for Supplies. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Features tab, and then click the Printer Services button. 2. Click Ink Cartridge Ordering Information. Click Order Online. HP sends detailed printer information, including model number, serial number, and ink supply levels, to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox...
... the HP All-in -One to the HP folder, then click Shop for Supplies. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Features tab, and then click the Printer Services button. 2. Click Ink Cartridge Ordering Information. Click Order Online. HP sends detailed printer information, including model number, serial number, and ink supply levels, to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox...
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...HP for technical support. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until prompted by the onscreen instructions. You can cause errors. Solutions are installed properly and have installed the software, plug one... end of the USB cable into the back of your product as the default printer • Solution 3: Check the connection between the product and computer • Solution 4: Check that the ink...the product. After setting up the product, it does not print Try the following solutions to function properly. Chapter 14 If ...
...HP for technical support. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until prompted by the onscreen instructions. You can cause errors. Solutions are installed properly and have installed the software, plug one... end of the USB cable into the back of your product as the default printer • Solution 3: Check the connection between the product and computer • Solution 4: Check that the ink...the product. After setting up the product, it does not print Try the following solutions to function properly. Chapter 14 If ...
User Guide
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... have been turned on the product. Solution 4: Check that the ink cartridges are installed properly and have ink Solution: Check that the ink cartridges are installed properly and have been a problem with one or more of paper. Setup troubleshooting 143 Troubleshooting Cause: The product...ink. For more information, see : "Load paper" on the product. Solution 1: Press the On button to turn on . If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. For more information, see : "Work with each other. If this product was not the default printer. Cause: You sent the print...
... have been turned on the product. Solution 4: Check that the ink cartridges are installed properly and have ink Solution: Check that the ink cartridges are installed properly and have been a problem with one or more of paper. Setup troubleshooting 143 Troubleshooting Cause: The product...ink. For more information, see : "Load paper" on the product. Solution 1: Press the On button to turn on . If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. For more information, see : "Work with each other. If this product was not the default printer. Cause: You sent the print...