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.... Press the handle to the electrical outlet. 10. To access the Readme file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D4300 series > Readme. Right-click the printer icon and check the shortcut menu. • If the print service has stopped responding, locate the Administrative Tools folder on... servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. Ink usage Note: Ink from the paper tray. 2. If you are using the default printer to pause printing. In addition, some residual ink is used . Remove the paper from the cartridges is left in the paper tray. 9.
.... Press the handle to the electrical outlet. 10. To access the Readme file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D4300 series > Readme. Right-click the printer icon and check the shortcut menu. • If the print service has stopped responding, locate the Administrative Tools folder on... servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. Ink usage Note: Ink from the paper tray. 2. If you are using the default printer to pause printing. In addition, some residual ink is used . Remove the paper from the cartridges is left in the paper tray. 9.
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... and limitations of a non-HP or refilled cartridge or an expired ink cartridge, HP will be either new or like-new, provided that it has functionality at HP's option. 6. Preclude the disclaimers and limitations in this Warranty Statement shall be available from defects in Canada), may not apply to service the printer for the performance of any...
... and limitations of a non-HP or refilled cartridge or an expired ink cartridge, HP will be either new or like-new, provided that it has functionality at HP's option. 6. Preclude the disclaimers and limitations in this Warranty Statement shall be available from defects in Canada), may not apply to service the printer for the performance of any...
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...16 Paper guide...16 Output tray...16 Fold the paper trays...17 Print cartridges...18 Use print cartridges...19 Replace print cartridges...19 Ink-backup mode...19 Ink-backup mode output...20 Exit ink-backup mode...20 4 Connect the printer USB...21 5 Print photos using the front USB port About the ... photos Print borderless photos...25 Print photos with a border...27 HP Real Life Technologies photo fix 29 Photo print cartridge...30 Advanced color settings...30 Exif Print...31 Store and handle photo paper 31 Save money and ink when printing photos 32 Share photos with friends and family 32 ...
...16 Paper guide...16 Output tray...16 Fold the paper trays...17 Print cartridges...18 Use print cartridges...19 Replace print cartridges...19 Ink-backup mode...19 Ink-backup mode output...20 Exit ink-backup mode...20 4 Connect the printer USB...21 5 Print photos using the front USB port About the ... photos Print borderless photos...25 Print photos with a border...27 HP Real Life Technologies photo fix 29 Photo print cartridge...30 Advanced color settings...30 Exif Print...31 Store and handle photo paper 31 Save money and ink when printing photos 32 Share photos with friends and family 32 ...
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... and clothing 68 Manually clean print cartridges 68 Maintain print cartridges...69 Print cartridge storage and handling 70 Print cartridge protector...70 Printer Toolbox...71 11 Shop for ink supplies ...72 12 Troubleshooting Error messages...73 Print cartridge error messages 73 Incorrect print cartridge or print cartridge missing 73 Print cartridge problem message 74 Print cartridge carriage is stuck 74 "Paper...
... and clothing 68 Manually clean print cartridges 68 Maintain print cartridges...69 Print cartridge storage and handling 70 Print cartridge protector...70 Printer Toolbox...71 11 Shop for ink supplies ...72 12 Troubleshooting Error messages...73 Print cartridge error messages 73 Incorrect print cartridge or print cartridge missing 73 Print cartridge problem message 74 Print cartridge carriage is stuck 74 "Paper...
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... most paper types 106 For photo paper with a tear-off tab 107 Print quality is poor...108 Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors 108 Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely 111 The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of a borderless... problems...120 If you continue to have problems 121 A HP support Ink cartridge warranty information 122 Support process...122 HP support by phone...122 Phone support period...123 Placing a call...123 After the phone support period 123 B Technical information Printer specifications...124 Notice to Windows 2000 users 124 4
... most paper types 106 For photo paper with a tear-off tab 107 Print quality is poor...108 Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors 108 Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely 111 The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of a borderless... problems...120 If you continue to have problems 121 A HP support Ink cartridge warranty information 122 Support process...122 HP support by phone...122 Phone support period...123 Placing a call...123 After the phone support period 123 B Technical information Printer specifications...124 Notice to Windows 2000 users 124 4
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For more information, see the Setup Guide that came with the printer. Learn how to the HP Deskjet D4300 Printer series Help. Learn how to locate information. Learn how to install and care for print cartridges, view how much ink is left to print photos, adjust the appearance of photos before you... the front USB port on the left in a print cartridge, print a test page, and remove ink stains. Learn how to your computer using the front USB port Print photos Print other USB devices to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on transferring...
For more information, see the Setup Guide that came with the printer. Learn how to the HP Deskjet D4300 Printer series Help. Learn how to locate information. Learn how to install and care for print cartridges, view how much ink is left to print photos, adjust the appearance of photos before you... the front USB port on the left in a print cartridge, print a test page, and remove ink stains. Learn how to your computer using the front USB port Print photos Print other USB devices to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on transferring...
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(continued) Section Troubleshooting Shop for ink supplies Printer specifications HP inkjet supplies recycling program Description Find a solution to recycle print cartridges. Find out how to a hardware or software problem. Learn how to order supplies for the printer. Learn about the paper capacity, requirements, and other specifications for the printer. Welcome Welcome 7
(continued) Section Troubleshooting Shop for ink supplies Printer specifications HP inkjet supplies recycling program Description Find a solution to recycle print cartridges. Find out how to a hardware or software problem. Learn how to order supplies for the printer. Learn about the paper capacity, requirements, and other specifications for the printer. Welcome Welcome 7
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... printing: Enhance photo printing with a photo print cartridge (purchased separately). For more information, see Print Cartridge Status lights. • Panoramic printing: Print panoramic photos with one print cartridge. HP Vivera Inks are specially formulated and scientifically tested for easy printing. The HP Deskjet is low on ink by viewing the print cartridge status lights. For information, see Print photos...
... printing: Enhance photo printing with a photo print cartridge (purchased separately). For more information, see Print Cartridge Status lights. • Panoramic printing: Print panoramic photos with one print cartridge. HP Vivera Inks are specially formulated and scientifically tested for easy printing. The HP Deskjet is low on ink by viewing the print cartridge status lights. For information, see Print photos...
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3 Get started • The printer at a glance • Buttons and lights • Paper trays • Print cartridges • Ink-backup mode The printer at a glance Click the links below to learn about the printer features. 1 Buttons and lights 2 Front USB port 3 Paper trays Get started 1 Print cartridges Get started 9
3 Get started • The printer at a glance • Buttons and lights • Paper trays • Print cartridges • Ink-backup mode The printer at a glance Click the links below to learn about the printer features. 1 Buttons and lights 2 Front USB port 3 Paper trays Get started 1 Print cartridges Get started 9
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Chapter 3 Resume button and light The Resume light flashes when an action is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing. 1 Resume button and light Print Cartridge Status lights The Print Cartridge Status lights and the Ink Level lights offer the status and ink level information for each print cartridge. 1 Ink Level lights Get started 12 Get started When the problem is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam.
Chapter 3 Resume button and light The Resume light flashes when an action is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing. 1 Resume button and light Print Cartridge Status lights The Print Cartridge Status lights and the Ink Level lights offer the status and ink level information for each print cartridge. 1 Ink Level lights Get started 12 Get started When the problem is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam.
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... the black or the photo print cartridge. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for the black/photo cartridge. 1 Tri-color print cartridge light 2 Black/Photo print cartridge light 1. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed in the right...on and solid when the tri-color print cartridge is low on ink. • The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be serviced. 2. The Ink Level lights show ink level information for each print cartridge, four for the tri-color cartridge and four for planning purposes only...
... the black or the photo print cartridge. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for the black/photo cartridge. 1 Tri-color print cartridge light 2 Black/Photo print cartridge light 1. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed in the right...on and solid when the tri-color print cartridge is low on ink. • The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be serviced. 2. The Ink Level lights show ink level information for each print cartridge, four for the tri-color cartridge and four for planning purposes only...
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... tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with only one print cartridge. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the print cartridge carriage. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. • Quality color photos: For more information, see...
... tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with only one print cartridge. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the print cartridge carriage. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. • Quality color photos: For more information, see...
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Touching these parts will result in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the print cartridge is not a true black. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Colors print but black is grayed and is installed. To remove plastic...
Touching these parts will result in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the print cartridge is not a true black. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Colors print but black is grayed and is installed. To remove plastic...
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...x 11 inch) custom photo size. For more information, see Advanced color settings. • Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you are using HP Everyday Photo Paper. For more information, see Notice to friends and family...cartridges installed in ink-backup mode. Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with a Windows 2000 computer, some features may not be available. For more information, see Other photo projects. For more by using the product with the tri-color print cartridge. • Do not print borderless photos in the printer...
...x 11 inch) custom photo size. For more information, see Advanced color settings. • Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you are using HP Everyday Photo Paper. For more information, see Notice to friends and family...cartridges installed in ink-backup mode. Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with a Windows 2000 computer, some features may not be available. For more information, see Other photo projects. For more by using the product with the tri-color print cartridge. • Do not print borderless photos in the printer...
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... the right side of the paper. 6. Always have two print cartridges installed in ink-backup mode. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Specify the following print settings: • Print Quality: Best • Paper Type: Click More, and then select an appropriate HP inkjet paper. • Orientation: Portrait or Landscape • Size: An...
... the right side of the paper. 6. Always have two print cartridges installed in ink-backup mode. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Specify the following print settings: • Print Quality: Best • Paper Type: Click More, and then select an appropriate HP inkjet paper. • Orientation: Portrait or Landscape • Size: An...
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... print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is enhanced. Print in grayscale 1. Printing tips To print in maximum dpi takes longer than printing with the HP Deskjet. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Maximum dpi. NOTE: To view the maximum dpi that the HP Deskjet printer will print, click Resolution. 7. Click the Color tab...
... print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is enhanced. Print in grayscale 1. Printing tips To print in maximum dpi takes longer than printing with the HP Deskjet. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Maximum dpi. NOTE: To view the maximum dpi that the HP Deskjet printer will print, click Resolution. 7. Click the Color tab...
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..., you need are compatible with the HP Deskjet to an authorized online reseller. 11 Shop for ink supplies To find out the reorder number for the print cartridge. NOTE: Ordering print cartridges online is not supported in all countries/regions. The supplies you can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Web site. You can change...
..., you need are compatible with the HP Deskjet to an authorized online reseller. 11 Shop for ink supplies To find out the reorder number for the print cartridge. NOTE: Ordering print cartridges online is not supported in all countries/regions. The supplies you can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Web site. You can change...
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...updates for your HP Deskjet • Valuable HP Deskjet and troubleshooting information for common problems • Proactive device updates, support alerts, and HP newsgrams that came with the HP Deskjet. 2. If ...printer. Support options and availability vary by phone • Phone support period • Placing a call • After the phone support period 122 HP support The end of warranty date has not been reached. HP support A HP support • Ink cartridge warranty information • Support process • HP support by phone Ink cartridge warranty information The HP cartridge...
...updates for your HP Deskjet • Valuable HP Deskjet and troubleshooting information for common problems • Proactive device updates, support alerts, and HP newsgrams that came with the HP Deskjet. 2. If ...printer. Support options and availability vary by phone • Phone support period • Placing a call • After the phone support period 122 HP support The end of warranty date has not been reached. HP support A HP support • Ink cartridge warranty information • Support process • HP support by phone Ink cartridge warranty information The HP cartridge...
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... save natural resources without compromising product performance. For more information regarding recycling of HP products, please visit: www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/ HP inkjet supplies recycling program HP is suited for the use of product life. High priority parts have been... committed to the following Web site: www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/ Energy Star® notice This product is available in many countries/regions, and lets you recycle used print cartridges and ink cartridges free of its most popular products. This product...
... save natural resources without compromising product performance. For more information regarding recycling of HP products, please visit: www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/ HP inkjet supplies recycling program HP is suited for the use of product life. High priority parts have been... committed to the following Web site: www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/ Energy Star® notice This product is available in many countries/regions, and lets you recycle used print cartridges and ink cartridges free of its most popular products. This product...
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... or ink cartridges ordering 72 print preview 56 print quality calibrating 67 smeared ink 108 print resolution 52 print settings advanced color settings 30 changing 61 default settings 60 print speed 52 printer does not feed paper 97 printer ejects paper 98 printer features 9 printer is not printing 83 printer is stalled 93 printer lights are flashing 80 printer maintenance 63 printer...
... or ink cartridges ordering 72 print preview 56 print quality calibrating 67 smeared ink 108 print resolution 52 print settings advanced color settings 30 changing 61 default settings 60 print speed 52 printer does not feed paper 97 printer ejects paper 98 printer features 9 printer is not printing 83 printer is stalled 93 printer lights are flashing 80 printer maintenance 63 printer...