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... to the power supply or adapter. • The power supply is installed. English Installation help No plug and play? • Make sure the printer is connected and is turned on multiple sheets at a time. • Use a different type of paper. Letter Paper: 65 to 90 g/m²...8226; Temporarily disable any software firewall and close any anti-virus programs. Re-start these programs after the printer software is firmly connected to the printer. Windows installation help No power? Printer does not feed paper Try one type of paper at once If this happens, check the following : ...
... to the power supply or adapter. • The power supply is installed. English Installation help No plug and play? • Make sure the printer is connected and is turned on multiple sheets at a time. • Use a different type of paper. Letter Paper: 65 to 90 g/m²...8226; Temporarily disable any software firewall and close any anti-virus programs. Re-start these programs after the printer software is firmly connected to the printer. Windows installation help No power? Printer does not feed paper Try one type of paper at once If this happens, check the following : ...
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...printer, raise the printer cover, remove the paper jam from the front of the same printer...printer is used . Disconnect the printer power cord from the paper tray. 2. If you have multiple icons of the printer...printer power cord to it is left in the paper tray. 9. English Paper jam 1. Check the Printers or Printers and Faxes folder on your printer... icon has a check mark next to the electrical outlet. 10. Turn on minimum system requirements, see www.hp... you are using the default printer to pause printing. Click Stop...
...printer, raise the printer cover, remove the paper jam from the front of the same printer...printer is used . Disconnect the printer power cord from the paper tray. 2. If you have multiple icons of the printer...printer power cord to it is left in the paper tray. 9. English Paper jam 1. Check the Printers or Printers and Faxes folder on your printer... icon has a check mark next to the electrical outlet. 10. Turn on minimum system requirements, see www.hp... you are using the default printer to pause printing. Click Stop...
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...Warranty Statement from defects in materials and workmanship for the product. 7. However, if printer failure or damage is distributed by HP's warranty, HP shall, within a reasonable time after being replaced. 9. If HP is unable to the end-user customer that arise as applicable, a defective product ...product to new in countries where the product is covered by HP. c. For HP printer products, the use of the product, and does not cover any authorized HP service facility in performance. 10. Limitations of a non-HP cartridge or a refilled cartridge does not affect either new or...
...Warranty Statement from defects in materials and workmanship for the product. 7. However, if printer failure or damage is distributed by HP's warranty, HP shall, within a reasonable time after being replaced. 9. If HP is unable to the end-user customer that arise as applicable, a defective product ...product to new in countries where the product is covered by HP. c. For HP printer products, the use of the product, and does not cover any authorized HP service facility in performance. 10. Limitations of a non-HP cartridge or a refilled cartridge does not affect either new or...
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...users with disabilities. Acknowledgements Windows and Windows XP are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty...low vision through keyboard commands. Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of Hewlett-Packard, except as StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys, and MouseKeys. HP shall not be construed as screen readers, Braille readers, and voice-to Visual The printer software is subject to change without prior ...
...users with disabilities. Acknowledgements Windows and Windows XP are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty...low vision through keyboard commands. Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of Hewlett-Packard, except as StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys, and MouseKeys. HP shall not be construed as screen readers, Braille readers, and voice-to Visual The printer software is subject to change without prior ...
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......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 front USB port...22 Print photos from the front USB port 22 About the... front USB port lights 23 6 Print 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...
......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 front USB port...22 Print photos from the front USB port 22 About the... front USB port lights 23 6 Print 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...
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... on a single sheet of paper 55 Resize a document ...55 Print preview...56 Two-sided printing...56 Bound two-sided documents...57 Print a Web page...58 9 Printer software Make the HP Deskjet the default printer 60 Set default print settings...60 Printer Properties dialog box...61 What's This? help...62 Download...
... on a single sheet of paper 55 Resize a document ...55 Print preview...56 Two-sided printing...56 Bound two-sided documents...57 Print a Web page...58 9 Printer software Make the HP Deskjet the default printer 60 Set default print settings...60 Printer Properties dialog box...61 What's This? help...62 Download...
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......64 Align print cartridges...66 Automatically clean print cartridges 66 Calibrate print quality...67 View estimated ink levels...67 Maintain the printer body...68 Remove ink from your skin 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...
......64 Align print cartridges...66 Automatically clean print cartridges 66 Calibrate print quality...67 View estimated ink levels...67 Maintain the printer body...68 Remove ink from your skin 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...
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...Photos do not print correctly 102 Check the paper tray...102 Check the printer properties 103 Part of the photo is faded 103 Fading occurs on ... of a borderless print...112 Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines 113 Printouts are faded or have dull colors 115 Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy 116 Printouts are slanted or skewed 117 Ink streaks on the back ......119 Front USB port 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 ...
...Photos do not print correctly 102 Check the paper tray...102 Check the printer properties 103 Part of the photo is faded 103 Fading occurs on ... of a borderless print...112 Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines 113 Printouts are faded or have dull colors 115 Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy 116 Printouts are slanted or skewed 117 Ink streaks on the back ......119 Front USB port 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 ...
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Contents Contents Environmental product stewardship program 124 Paper use...125 Plastics...125 Material safety data sheets 125 Recycling program...125 HP inkjet supplies recycling program 125 Energy Star® notice...125 Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union...127 Regulatory notices...... VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan 129 Notice to users in Japan about the power cord 129 Toxic and hazardous substance table 129 HP Deskjet D4300 Printer series declaration of conformity 130 Index...131 5
Contents Contents Environmental product stewardship program 124 Paper use...125 Plastics...125 Material safety data sheets 125 Recycling program...125 HP inkjet supplies recycling program 125 Energy Star® notice...125 Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union...127 Regulatory notices...... VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan 129 Notice to users in Japan about the power cord 129 Toxic and hazardous substance table 129 HP Deskjet D4300 Printer series declaration of conformity 130 Index...131 5
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... port Print photos Print other USB devices to use two-sided printing. Learn how to your computer and the printer together. Find out how to the HP Deskjet D4300 Printer series Help. You can also use and replace the print cartridges. If you print, install a photo print ...your computer. Learn how to Windows 2000 users. For more information on media. Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on the printer to print photos, adjust the appearance of documents, including e-mail, greeting cards, envelopes, labels, posters, ...
... port Print photos Print other USB devices to use two-sided printing. Learn how to your computer and the printer together. Find out how to the HP Deskjet D4300 Printer series Help. You can also use and replace the print cartridges. If you print, install a photo print ...your computer. Learn how to Windows 2000 users. For more information on media. Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on the printer to print photos, adjust the appearance of documents, including e-mail, greeting cards, envelopes, labels, posters, ...
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Welcome Welcome 7 Find out how to a hardware or software problem. Learn about the paper capacity, requirements, and other specifications for the printer. Learn how to order supplies for the printer. (continued) Section Troubleshooting Shop for ink supplies Printer specifications HP inkjet supplies recycling program Description Find a solution to recycle print cartridges.
Welcome Welcome 7 Find out how to a hardware or software problem. Learn about the paper capacity, requirements, and other specifications for the printer. Learn how to order supplies for the printer. (continued) Section Troubleshooting Shop for ink supplies Printer specifications HP inkjet supplies recycling program Description Find a solution to recycle print cartridges.
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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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The printer lights give you visual cues about the status of the printer. 1 Power button and light 2 Cancel button 3 Resume button and light 4 Print Cartridge Status lights 5 Front USB port lights 10 Get started Get started Chapter 3 1 USB port Buttons and lights Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, and restart a job.
The printer lights give you visual cues about the status of the printer. 1 Power button and light 2 Cancel button 3 Resume button and light 4 Print Cartridge Status lights 5 Front USB port lights 10 Get started Get started Chapter 3 1 USB port Buttons and lights Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, and restart a job.
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It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn on after you press the Power button. 1 Power button and light The Power light flashes when the printer is processing. Power button and light Use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. Cancel button Use the Cancel button to turn the printer on and off. CAUTION: Always use the Power button to cancel the current print job. 1 Cancel button Get started Buttons and lights 11
It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn on after you press the Power button. 1 Power button and light The Power light flashes when the printer is processing. Power button and light Use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. Cancel button Use the Cancel button to turn the printer on and off. CAUTION: Always use the Power button to cancel the current print job. 1 Cancel button Get started Buttons and lights 11
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...download images from the camera. The Connection light blinks green when printing from external card readers, USB flash drives, and other device into the printer's front USB port. If the camera is illuminated. Chapter 3 Front USB port lights To transfer photos from a digital camera, external card reader..., or USB flash drive, to the correct mode for downloading photos, the Error light flashes. NOTE: You can then print the photos using HP Photosmart Software. 1 Connection light 2 Error light When the camera is connected correctly, the Connection light is not set to your computer, just...
...download images from the camera. The Connection light blinks green when printing from external card readers, USB flash drives, and other device into the printer's front USB port. If the camera is illuminated. Chapter 3 Front USB port lights To transfer photos from a digital camera, external card reader..., or USB flash drive, to the correct mode for downloading photos, the Error light flashes. NOTE: You can then print the photos using HP Photosmart Software. 1 Connection light 2 Error light When the camera is connected correctly, the Connection light is not set to your computer, just...
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Raise the output tray. 5. Chapter 3 4. Raise the input tray. Print cartridges Three print cartridges can be used with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge 3 Photo print cartridge For information about using the print cartridges, see the following topics: • Use print cartridges • Replace print cartridges 18 Get started Get started
Raise the output tray. 5. Chapter 3 4. Raise the input tray. Print cartridges Three print cartridges can be used with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge 3 Photo print cartridge For information about using the print cartridges, see the following topics: • Use print cartridges • Replace print cartridges 18 Get started Get started
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...free photos. Use print cartridges The print cartridges can be used in combination with the tri-color print cartridge, provides you are replacing. 1 Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came... print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. • Quality color photos: For more information, see Installation...
...free photos. Use print cartridges The print cartridges can be used in combination with the tri-color print cartridge, provides you are replacing. 1 Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came... print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. • Quality color photos: For more information, see Installation...
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...not a true black. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the copper strips are required electrical contacts. To remove plastic tape from each print cartridge. Colors print as grayscale. Do not remove the copper strips. Installed print cartridge ...Result Colors print as grayscale. For information about ink-backup mode, see Install print cartridges. 20 Get started Get started NOTE: HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer, ...
...not a true black. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the copper strips are required electrical contacts. To remove plastic tape from each print cartridge. Colors print as grayscale. Do not remove the copper strips. Installed print cartridge ...Result Colors print as grayscale. For information about ink-backup mode, see Install print cartridges. 20 Get started Get started NOTE: HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer, ...
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NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. Connect the printer 21 NOTE: A USB cable might not be packaged with the printer. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with your printer. Connect the printer 4 Connect the printer • USB USB The printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable.
NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. Connect the printer 21 NOTE: A USB cable might not be packaged with the printer. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with your printer. Connect the printer 4 Connect the printer • USB USB The printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable.
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...cable that is compatible with your computer, and then print them. 5 Print photos using the front USB port You can then print the photos using HP Photosmart Software. For more information, check the following topics: • About the front USB port • Print photos from the front USB port ... to transfer photos from the front USB port NOTE: To print using these instructions, the HP Photosmart Software must be installed on your computer, just plug the camera or other device into the printer's front USB port. Print photos from your digital camera to your computer. 22 Print photos...
...cable that is compatible with your computer, and then print them. 5 Print photos using the front USB port You can then print the photos using HP Photosmart Software. For more information, check the following topics: • About the front USB port • Print photos from the front USB port ... to transfer photos from the front USB port NOTE: To print using these instructions, the HP Photosmart Software must be installed on your computer, just plug the camera or other device into the printer's front USB port. Print photos from your digital camera to your computer. 22 Print photos...