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Wired and Wireless setup instructions are provided following the USB instructions. 2 Installation CD Power Cable Basics Guide Verify the box contents. Start Here 1 USB cable users: Do not connect the USB cable until prompted. The contents of your box may differ. *May be included Color Cartridges Printhead 4 X 6 photo paper * USB Cable* HP Photosmart C6300 All-in-One series
Wired and Wireless setup instructions are provided following the USB instructions. 2 Installation CD Power Cable Basics Guide Verify the box contents. Start Here 1 USB cable users: Do not connect the USB cable until prompted. The contents of your box may differ. *May be included Color Cartridges Printhead 4 X 6 photo paper * USB Cable* HP Photosmart C6300 All-in-One series
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c. Do not scratch the contacts on the device. f. Firmly raise the gray latch, as shown. Do not touch the copper colored contacts. Hold the printhead upright, as shown. Slowly lower the latch. 4 • HP Photosmart C6300 All-in-One series e g f e. 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. Open the ink cartridge access door. b. Remove the printhead from the packaging. d. 5a a Carriage latch b c d Colored icons f a.
c. Do not scratch the contacts on the device. f. Firmly raise the gray latch, as shown. Do not touch the copper colored contacts. Hold the printhead upright, as shown. Slowly lower the latch. 4 • HP Photosmart C6300 All-in-One series e g f e. 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. Open the ink cartridge access door. b. Remove the printhead from the packaging. d. 5a a Carriage latch b c d Colored icons f a.
Basic Guide
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... computers on a network 12 Change the HP All-in-One from a USB connection to a network connection 12 Configure your firewall to work with HP products 13 Advanced firewall information 14 Manage your network settings 14 2 HP All-in-One overview The HP All-in-One at a glance 16 Control panel features... reinstall the software 27 Setup troubleshooting...28 Network troubleshooting...30 Clear paper jams...33 Information on ink cartridges and the printhead 34 Support process...34 4 Technical information System requirements...35 Product specifications...35 Regulatory notices...35 Warranty...36 1
... computers on a network 12 Change the HP All-in-One from a USB connection to a network connection 12 Configure your firewall to work with HP products 13 Advanced firewall information 14 Manage your network settings 14 2 HP All-in-One overview The HP All-in-One at a glance 16 Control panel features... reinstall the software 27 Setup troubleshooting...28 Network troubleshooting...30 Clear paper jams...33 Information on ink cartridges and the printhead 34 Support process...34 4 Technical information System requirements...35 Product specifications...35 Regulatory notices...35 Warranty...36 1
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... ink cartridges. Press Start Copy Black or Start Copy Color to the center of the glass. 3. This can result in damage to select your country/region, follow the instructions in -One overview NOTE: If you are setting up the product for installing the printhead and the ink cartridges. Do not leave the ink... removing the old ink cartridge. Make sure the product is turned on the right front corner of the product. Make sure you need to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. If you follow the prompts to both the product and the ink cartridge. Press the tab on the page.
... ink cartridges. Press Start Copy Black or Start Copy Color to the center of the glass. 3. This can result in damage to select your country/region, follow the instructions in -One overview NOTE: If you are setting up the product for installing the printhead and the ink cartridges. Do not leave the ink... removing the old ink cartridge. Make sure the product is turned on the right front corner of the product. Make sure you need to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. If you follow the prompts to both the product and the ink cartridge. Press the tab on the page.
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... information and expert assistance and includes the following tips help maintain HP ink cartridges and ensure consistent print quality. • Keep all ink cartridges in print quality. • Do not clean the printhead unnecessarily. HP online support is the fastest source for up-to the correct ...position. • Store ink cartridges at www.hp.com/support. Support options and availability vary by turning off the product by...
... information and expert assistance and includes the following tips help maintain HP ink cartridges and ensure consistent print quality. • Keep all ink cartridges in print quality. • Do not clean the printhead unnecessarily. HP online support is the fastest source for up-to the correct ...position. • Store ink cartridges at www.hp.com/support. Support options and availability vary by turning off the product by...
User Guide
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... crop a photo 118 Adjust the brightness of your photos 119 Apply special color effects to your photos 120 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 the glass...133 Clean the lid backing...134 Clean the exterior...135 ...
... crop a photo 118 Adjust the brightness of your photos 119 Apply special color effects to your photos 120 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 the glass...133 Clean the lid backing...134 Clean the exterior...135 ...
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... messages...250 Power and connection messages 255 Ink cartridge and printhead messages 257 15 HP warranty and support Warranty...303 Ink cartridge warranty information 303 Support process...304 Before you call HP support...304 HP support by phone...305 Phone support period...305 Placing a... the control panel faceplate 307 Pack the HP All-in-One...308 16 Technical information Specifications...309 Environmental product stewardship program 310 Paper use...311 Plastics...311 Material safety data sheets 311 Recycling program...311 HP inkjet supplies recycling program 311 Energy Star®...
... messages...250 Power and connection messages 255 Ink cartridge and printhead messages 257 15 HP warranty and support Warranty...303 Ink cartridge warranty information 303 Support process...304 Before you call HP support...304 HP support by phone...305 Phone support period...305 Placing a... the control panel faceplate 307 Pack the HP All-in-One...308 16 Technical information Specifications...309 Environmental product stewardship program 310 Paper use...311 Plastics...311 Material safety data sheets 311 Recycling program...311 HP inkjet supplies recycling program 311 Energy Star®...
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... Start Here guide in other publications. www.hp.com/support HP Photosmart animations The HP Photosmart animations, located in the relevant sections of the HP All-in -One. Onscreen Help The onscreen Help provides detailed instructions on page 139 in -One. Install the software to load paper, insert...errors you how to complete key tasks on performing common tasks. • The HP All-in-One overview section provides general information about setting up the HP All-in-One, including printhead installation, ink cartridge insertion, paper loading, and software installation. If you have...
... Start Here guide in other publications. www.hp.com/support HP Photosmart animations The HP Photosmart animations, located in the relevant sections of the HP All-in -One. Onscreen Help The onscreen Help provides detailed instructions on page 139 in -One. Install the software to load paper, insert...errors you how to complete key tasks on performing common tasks. • The HP All-in-One overview section provides general information about setting up the HP All-in-One, including printhead installation, ink cartridge insertion, paper loading, and software installation. If you have...
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..., or align the printer from your copies and scans remain clear. This section provides instructions for keeping the HP All-in-One in the Start Here guide for installing the printhead and the ink cartridges for the first time. This section provides guidelines for handling the ink cartridges, instructions for an extended period...
..., or align the printer from your copies and scans remain clear. This section provides instructions for keeping the HP All-in-One in the Start Here guide for installing the printhead and the ink cartridges for the first time. This section provides guidelines for handling the ink cartridges, instructions for an extended period...
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... You can cause temporary printing problems. • If you notice a significant decrease in print quality, check the estimated ink levels remaining in printhead servicing, which prepares the product and cartridges for planning purposes only. In addition, some residual ink is left in the cartridge after it should... be placed its side, back, front, or top. Maintain the HP All-in-One Chapter 12 • Turn off the HP All-in -One When you have to determine how soon you turn off a power strip. NOTE: Ink from occurring to the product...
... You can cause temporary printing problems. • If you notice a significant decrease in print quality, check the estimated ink levels remaining in printhead servicing, which prepares the product and cartridges for planning purposes only. In addition, some residual ink is left in the cartridge after it should... be placed its side, back, front, or top. Maintain the HP All-in-One Chapter 12 • Turn off the HP All-in -One When you have to determine how soon you turn off a power strip. NOTE: Ink from occurring to the product...
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This can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Press the down arrow button to Print Settings, and then click ...that shows the estimated ink levels of the shopping links on the page. The estimated ink levels for the HP All-in -One To check the ink levels from the control panel 1. If prompted, choose your country/region, follow the instructions... for an extended period of the HP Web site are setting up the product for the first time, make sure you are available in the Start Here guide for installing the printhead and the ink cartridges. To check...
This can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Press the down arrow button to Print Settings, and then click ...that shows the estimated ink levels of the shopping links on the page. The estimated ink levels for the HP All-in -One To check the ink levels from the control panel 1. If prompted, choose your country/region, follow the instructions... for an extended period of the HP Web site are setting up the product for the first time, make sure you are available in the Start Here guide for installing the printhead and the ink cartridges. To check...
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... fabric in cold water and use sudsy ammonia. Advanced printhead maintenance If you are experiencing problems with printing, you might have a problem with an abrasive soap. Maintain the HP All-in-One Chapter 12 Make sure that has the same shaped icon and color as the one you are installing. 7. Close the ink cartridge door...
... fabric in cold water and use sudsy ammonia. Advanced printhead maintenance If you are experiencing problems with printing, you might have a problem with an abrasive soap. Maintain the HP All-in-One Chapter 12 Make sure that has the same shaped icon and color as the one you are installing. 7. Close the ink cartridge door...
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To clean the printhead from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Press Setup. 2. To clean the printhead from the control panel 1. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog box. Click Clean the printhead. 6. There are satisfied with ink cartridges 127 If print quality .... 2. Press any incorrect or missing colors, the printhead might take a few minutes and will use one sheet of paper, and uses an increasing amount of the printed page. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. Maintain the HP All-in the printhead. This process uses ink to attempt ...
To clean the printhead from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Press Setup. 2. To clean the printhead from the control panel 1. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog box. Click Clean the printhead. 6. There are satisfied with ink cartridges 127 If print quality .... 2. Press any incorrect or missing colors, the printhead might take a few minutes and will use one sheet of paper, and uses an increasing amount of the printed page. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. Maintain the HP All-in the printhead. This process uses ink to attempt ...
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Press the down arrow button to help diagnose the problem. 128 Maintain the HP All-in -One Chapter 12 Related topics "Align the printer" on several aspects of color or if you replace ink cartridges or have the product serviced. In the Print Settings area, click Printer Toolbox. In... provides useful information on page 128 Align the printer The product automatically aligns the printhead during the initial setup. Press the down arrow button to the Tools menu. To align the printer from the HP Photosmart Software 1. You might want to use this feature when the printer status report ...
Press the down arrow button to help diagnose the problem. 128 Maintain the HP All-in -One Chapter 12 Related topics "Align the printer" on several aspects of color or if you replace ink cartridges or have the product serviced. In the Print Settings area, click Printer Toolbox. In... provides useful information on page 128 Align the printer The product automatically aligns the printhead during the initial setup. Press the down arrow button to the Tools menu. To align the printer from the HP Photosmart Software 1. You might want to use this feature when the printer status report ...
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...ink. NOTE: If the print quality report is uneven, streaked, or smeared, clean the printhead, and then print this diagnostic page again. expected result • If the type is jagged...you can check the estimated ink levels from the control panel or HP Photosmart Software. expected result 130 Maintain the HP All-in -One Chapter 12 To evaluate the print quality report 1. If a cartridge ...quality unacceptable, consider replacing that ink cartridge. Look at the large text above the color blocks. Look at the demonstration picture, on the page. The type should be sharp and...
...ink. NOTE: If the print quality report is uneven, streaked, or smeared, clean the printhead, and then print this diagnostic page again. expected result • If the type is jagged...you can check the estimated ink levels from the control panel or HP Photosmart Software. expected result 130 Maintain the HP All-in -One Chapter 12 To evaluate the print quality report 1. If a cartridge ...quality unacceptable, consider replacing that ink cartridge. Look at the large text above the color blocks. Look at the demonstration picture, on the page. The type should be sharp and...
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... solve this issue after inserting clean, wrinkle-free paper, contact HP support for service. • If the picture has a smear or scrape, check to see if the paper is blurry or streaked, clean the printhead, align the printer, and then print this diagnostic page again... NOTE: If you still encounter this print quality issue, contact HP support for service. 4. Figure 12-8 Sample demonstration picture - Figure 12-9 Adjacent color blocks - expected result Print and evaluate a print quality report 131 Maintain the HP All-in-One • If the picture is wrinkled. blurry Figure 12-7 ...
... solve this issue after inserting clean, wrinkle-free paper, contact HP support for service. • If the picture has a smear or scrape, check to see if the paper is blurry or streaked, clean the printhead, align the printer, and then print this diagnostic page again... NOTE: If you still encounter this print quality issue, contact HP support for service. 4. Figure 12-8 Sample demonstration picture - Figure 12-9 Adjacent color blocks - expected result Print and evaluate a print quality report 131 Maintain the HP All-in-One • If the picture is wrinkled. blurry Figure 12-7 ...
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...' block) NOTE: If cleaning the printhead does not solve this print quality issue, contact HP support for service. 5. Figure 12-14 Color bars - Maintain the HP All-in -One Look at the color bars at the labeled color blocks above the color bars. Figure 12-13 Color bars - The color blocks should match the color listed immediately below and should be...
...' block) NOTE: If cleaning the printhead does not solve this print quality issue, contact HP support for service. 5. Figure 12-14 Color bars - Maintain the HP All-in -One Look at the color bars at the labeled color blocks above the color bars. Figure 12-13 Color bars - The color blocks should match the color listed immediately below and should be...
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... (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 -One. If you can purchase an HP Cleaning Kit for service. Clean the HP All-in -One Figure 12-15 Color bars - The problem might also want to replace supplies or have...
... (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 -One. If you can purchase an HP Cleaning Kit for service. Clean the HP All-in -One Figure 12-15 Color bars - The problem might also want to replace supplies or have...
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...; Solution 7: Clean the printhead • Solution 8: Contact HP support Solution 1: Make sure you easily produce great results, time after time. Genuine HP ink cartridges are designed and tested with cyan in your graphic or photo look one of the following solutions if the colors appear wrong, inaccurate, or... your computer screen but print out differently, or magenta was replaced with HP printers to help you are jagged • The product prints slowly Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors If your printout has one way on the page. Chapter 14 • Printouts have a feathering...
...; Solution 7: Clean the printhead • Solution 8: Contact HP support Solution 1: Make sure you easily produce great results, time after time. Genuine HP ink cartridges are designed and tested with cyan in your graphic or photo look one of the following solutions if the colors appear wrong, inaccurate, or... your computer screen but print out differently, or magenta was replaced with HP printers to help you are jagged • The product prints slowly Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors If your printout has one way on the page. Chapter 14 • Printouts have a feathering...
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... For this issue, there is not necessary. Therefore, replacing the ink cartridges or printhead is not a problem with the side you want to the plastic bag. Solution 3: Check the paper type Solution: HP recommends that you have insufficient ink. Store photo media in its original packaging inside... are ready to print, remove only the paper you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to the printhead during printing, the ink might have finished printing, return any other paper type that it was loaded in the input tray. When you...
... For this issue, there is not necessary. Therefore, replacing the ink cartridges or printhead is not a problem with the side you want to the plastic bag. Solution 3: Check the paper type Solution: HP recommends that you have insufficient ink. Store photo media in its original packaging inside... are ready to print, remove only the paper you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to the printhead during printing, the ink might have finished printing, return any other paper type that it was loaded in the input tray. When you...