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...over a USB connection 77 Information on paper...78 Clear paper jams...79 View the Readme file...79 Hardware setup troubleshooting 79 Software installation troubleshooting 83 Uninstall and reinstall the software 86 Print cartridge troubleshooting 87 Information on print cartridges 94 Print quality troubleshooting...95 Print ... Scan troubleshooting...111 Errors...113 Flashing lights...114 Device messages...116 File messages...117 Supported file types for the HP All-in-One 118 General user messages 118 Paper messages...119 Power and connection messages 121 Print cartridge messages 124 13...
...over a USB connection 77 Information on paper...78 Clear paper jams...79 View the Readme file...79 Hardware setup troubleshooting 79 Software installation troubleshooting 83 Uninstall and reinstall the software 86 Print cartridge troubleshooting 87 Information on print cartridges 94 Print quality troubleshooting...95 Print ... Scan troubleshooting...111 Errors...113 Flashing lights...114 Device messages...116 File messages...117 Supported file types for the HP All-in-One 118 General user messages 118 Paper messages...119 Power and connection messages 121 Print cartridge messages 124 13...
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... site. This Web site offers technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information. HP Photosmart 2600 series printer User Guide Basics Guide The Basics Guide contains an overview of the HP All-in -One and installing software. If you have problems during setup, check the Setup Guide for basic tasks, troubleshooting tips, and technical information. Readme...
... site. This Web site offers technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information. HP Photosmart 2600 series printer User Guide Basics Guide The Basics Guide contains an overview of the HP All-in -One and installing software. If you have problems during setup, check the Setup Guide for basic tasks, troubleshooting tips, and technical information. Readme...
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...click Print. 3. With the tri-color print cartridge and photo print cartridge installed, you to curl, which provides enhanced quality color photos. NOTE: Some models of the photos you print with the HP All-in-One. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box. Depending on photo paper... borderless image if the paper type is enabled. 7. Select the Borderless printing check box if it is the selected printer. 4. NOTE: Do not leave unused photo paper in -One is not already checked. Photo paper should be printed on photo paper 1. Remove all paper from the Size list....
...click Print. 3. With the tri-color print cartridge and photo print cartridge installed, you to curl, which provides enhanced quality color photos. NOTE: Some models of the photos you print with the HP All-in-One. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box. Depending on photo paper... borderless image if the paper type is enabled. 7. Select the Borderless printing check box if it is the selected printer. 4. NOTE: Do not leave unused photo paper in -One is not already checked. Photo paper should be printed on photo paper 1. Remove all paper from the Size list....
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... tray. 2. Depending on your software application, this button might be purchased separately if it is not included with the HP Allin-One. On the File menu in -One is the selected printer. 4. Make sure you want, and then click OK. A photo print cartridge can print two-sided pages with print... cartridges Print on both sides of the page 1. NOTE: If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is thick ...
... tray. 2. Depending on your software application, this button might be purchased separately if it is not included with the HP Allin-One. On the File menu in -One is the selected printer. 4. Make sure you want, and then click OK. A photo print cartridge can print two-sided pages with print... cartridges Print on both sides of the page 1. NOTE: If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is thick ...
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...also be connected and turned on. To use the scan features, the HP All-in-One and computer must re-insert the software disk and select OCR under the Custom installation options. The HP Photosmart Software that you installed on your computer. When the scanned image looks just the way Use the... house or office. • Archive treasured photos in an electronic scrapbook. Scan 9 Use the scan features Scanning is running on the HP All-in-One. To install the OCR software, you are using it in your publishing software. • Send photos to scan from an article into an electronic ...
...also be connected and turned on. To use the scan features, the HP All-in-One and computer must re-insert the software disk and select OCR under the Custom installation options. The HP Photosmart Software that you installed on your computer. When the scanned image looks just the way Use the... house or office. • Archive treasured photos in an electronic scrapbook. Scan 9 Use the scan features Scanning is running on the HP All-in-One. To install the OCR software, you are using it in your publishing software. • Send photos to scan from an article into an electronic ...
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... (OCR) software might not be installed on your computer, where you can also crop, rotate, or resize the image. 3. Chapter 9 you want to copy or scan face down on the left front corner of the scan appears on your original with the HP All-in-One. Press Scan. Make any edits ...to the preview image, and then click Accept when you must re-insert the software disk and select OCR under the Custom installation options. For more apply only to a computer 1. Using this...
... (OCR) software might not be installed on your computer, where you can also crop, rotate, or resize the image. 3. Chapter 9 you want to copy or scan face down on the left front corner of the scan appears on your original with the HP All-in-One. Press Scan. Make any edits ...to the preview image, and then click Accept when you must re-insert the software disk and select OCR under the Custom installation options. For more apply only to a computer 1. Using this...
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...OCR software correctly is an art that takes time and practice to obtain the best results. To install the OCR software, you want to master. NOTE: If you are using the HP Photosmart Software, the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software might not be letter-perfect the first ...use your computer. Using OCR software is important if you must re-insert the software disk and select OCR under the Custom installation options. Related topics Use the HP Photosmart software Stop scanning To stop scanning ▲ Press Cancel on your OCR software. Edit a scanned document You can ...
...OCR software correctly is an art that takes time and practice to obtain the best results. To install the OCR software, you want to master. NOTE: If you are using the HP Photosmart Software, the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software might not be letter-perfect the first ...use your computer. Using OCR software is important if you must re-insert the software disk and select OCR under the Custom installation options. Related topics Use the HP Photosmart software Stop scanning To stop scanning ▲ Press Cancel on your OCR software. Edit a scanned document You can ...
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... slot. Make sure the test patterns show lines, this might indicate a problem with print cartridges 59 3. NOTE: Some models of the HP All-in-One do not support photo print cartridges. • If any of the color lines are out of ink, or the print carriage is missing...cartridge in a pattern are broken, this might also need to perform some simple maintenance procedures. This might mean that the print cartridges are not installed properly or are missing, the plastic tape has not been removed from the print cartridges, the print cartridges are missing, faded, streaked, or...
... slot. Make sure the test patterns show lines, this might indicate a problem with print cartridges 59 3. NOTE: Some models of the HP All-in-One do not support photo print cartridges. • If any of the color lines are out of ink, or the print carriage is missing...cartridge in a pattern are broken, this might also need to perform some simple maintenance procedures. This might mean that the print cartridges are not installed properly or are missing, the plastic tape has not been removed from the print cartridges, the print cartridges are missing, faded, streaked, or...
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... the ink supply level to determine how soon you should know the part names and how to handle the print cartridges. Maintain the HP All-in -One can cause temporary printing problems, or even permanent damage. Chapter 10 Handle the print cartridges Before you replace or clean a print cartridge... installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape Hold the print cartridges by their black plastic sides, with pink pull tab (must be replaced. Check the estimated ink levels You can also print a self-test report to see if your print cartridges might need to replace a print cartridge. NOTE: The HP All-in -One...
... the ink supply level to determine how soon you should know the part names and how to handle the print cartridges. Maintain the HP All-in -One can cause temporary printing problems, or even permanent damage. Chapter 10 Handle the print cartridges Before you replace or clean a print cartridge... installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape Hold the print cartridges by their black plastic sides, with pink pull tab (must be replaced. Check the estimated ink levels You can also print a self-test report to see if your print cartridges might need to replace a print cartridge. NOTE: The HP All-in -One...
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... information, see faded text or if you have a replacement print cartridge available. NOTE: You can also check the ink levels by using the software installed with a tri-color cartridge. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Services tab, and then click Service this device. Related topics Print a... links on your computer screen. To order print cartridges for your country/region, follow the prompts to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. Maintain the HP All-in -One, go /inkusage. NOTE: Ink from the Print Properties dialog box. To check the ink levels from the...
... information, see faded text or if you have a replacement print cartridge available. NOTE: You can also check the ink levels by using the software installed with a tri-color cartridge. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Services tab, and then click Service this device. Related topics Print a... links on your computer screen. To order print cartridges for your country/region, follow the prompts to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. Maintain the HP All-in -One, go /inkusage. NOTE: Ink from the Print Properties dialog box. To check the ink levels from the...
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...the tri-color print cartridge. If you would see if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. For better results, install a black print cartridge in -One 1 Print cartridge slot for the tri-color print cartridge 2 Print cartridge slot for the black and photo print cartridges ...black print cartridge but doing so can cause the printer to print more information, go to install the photo print cartridge, store the black print cartridge in the print cartridge protector or an airtight plastic container. Some models of the HP All-in many countries/ regions, and lets you...
...the tri-color print cartridge. If you would see if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. For better results, install a black print cartridge in -One 1 Print cartridge slot for the tri-color print cartridge 2 Print cartridge slot for the black and photo print cartridges ...black print cartridge but doing so can cause the printer to print more information, go to install the photo print cartridge, store the black print cartridge in the print cartridge protector or an airtight plastic container. Some models of the HP All-in many countries/ regions, and lets you...
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...cartridge forward into the left slot. Touching these parts can result in -One If you are installing the tri-color print cartridge, slide it into the empty slot. Chapter 10 6. Maintain the HP All-in-One 64 Maintain the HP All-in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 7. If ...you are installing a black or photo print cartridge, slide it clicks into the right slot. Gently remove...
...cartridge forward into the left slot. Touching these parts can result in -One If you are installing the tri-color print cartridge, slide it into the empty slot. Chapter 10 6. Maintain the HP All-in-One 64 Maintain the HP All-in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 7. If ...you are installing a black or photo print cartridge, slide it clicks into the right slot. Gently remove...
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...load it on screen. Press the Scan button. The HP All-in -One 10. Recycle or discard the print cartridge alignment sheet. 8. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is displayed and two print cartridges are installed in the device, verify that the print cartridge is ... plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the device cannot detect that the protective piece of the page to operate the HP All-in ink-backup mode, a message is installed. NOTE: When the HP All-in-One operates in -One with print cartridges 65 Close the print cartridge door. 9.
...load it on screen. Press the Scan button. The HP All-in -One 10. Recycle or discard the print cartridge alignment sheet. 8. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is displayed and two print cartridges are installed in the device, verify that the print cartridge is ... plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the device cannot detect that the protective piece of the page to operate the HP All-in ink-backup mode, a message is installed. NOTE: When the HP All-in-One operates in -One with print cartridges 65 Close the print cartridge door. 9.
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... cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. NOTE: Your printer might be packaged with the HP All-inOne by purchasing a photo print cartridge. To order print cartridges, go to exit ink-backup mode. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the HP All-in -One do not support photo print cartridges. Remove the...
... cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. NOTE: Your printer might be packaged with the HP All-inOne by purchasing a photo print cartridge. To order print cartridges, go to exit ink-backup mode. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the HP All-in -One do not support photo print cartridges. Remove the...
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...an airtight plastic container to install the print cartridge in - In other countries/regions, a print cartridge protector comes in the box with only a tri-color print cartridge. NOTE: Your printer might also receive a print cartridge protector. Some models of the HP All-in -One, always leave the active ... print cartridges. Work with the Power button before the Install by date, which is printed on the cartridge package. • When you can cause the printer to differ from drying out. Choose your print cartridge nor the HP All-in the device. To order print cartridges, go...
...an airtight plastic container to install the print cartridge in - In other countries/regions, a print cartridge protector comes in the box with only a tri-color print cartridge. NOTE: Your printer might also receive a print cartridge protector. Some models of the HP All-in -One, always leave the active ... print cartridges. Work with the Power button before the Install by date, which is printed on the cartridge package. • When you can cause the printer to differ from drying out. Choose your print cartridge nor the HP All-in the device. To order print cartridges, go...
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...photo and tri-color print cartridges. For example, store the black print cartridge in -One prompts you to align cartridges every time you install or replace a print cartridge. NOTE: Your printer might be packaged with the intention of the print cartridge protector. Choose your print cartridge.... Maintain the HP All-in-One Align the print cartridges The HP All-in a print cartridge protector if...
...photo and tri-color print cartridges. For example, store the black print cartridge in -One prompts you to align cartridges every time you install or replace a print cartridge. NOTE: Your printer might be packaged with the intention of the print cartridge protector. Choose your print cartridge.... Maintain the HP All-in-One Align the print cartridges The HP All-in a print cartridge protector if...
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...and reinstall the same print cartridge, the HP All-in-One will not prompt you installed with the HP All-in the input tray. NOTE: If you align the print cartridges, the alignment will fail. The HP All-in -One Work with the top of the page to www.hp.com/support. If the alignment fails ...sure you have colored paper loaded in the input tray when you have letter or A4 unused plain white paper loaded in -One. Go to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. To align the print cartridges from the Print Properties dialog box. NOTE: If you align the print cartridges, the...
...and reinstall the same print cartridge, the HP All-in-One will not prompt you installed with the HP All-in the input tray. NOTE: If you align the print cartridges, the alignment will fail. The HP All-in -One Work with the top of the page to www.hp.com/support. If the alignment fails ...sure you have colored paper loaded in the input tray when you have letter or A4 unused plain white paper loaded in -One. Go to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. To align the print cartridges from the Print Properties dialog box. NOTE: If you align the print cartridges, the...
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... print cartridge alignment sheet. Maintain the HP All-in-One 70 Maintain the HP All-in -One aligns the print cartridges. Press the Scan button. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. The Printer Toolbox appears. 3. Follow the prompts ...HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to get repeated messages on the left front corner of color or when a color is covering the print cartridge contacts, then reinstall the print cartridge. Chapter 10 5. Click the Device Services tab. 4. If copy or print quality still seems poor after installing...
... print cartridge alignment sheet. Maintain the HP All-in-One 70 Maintain the HP All-in -One aligns the print cartridges. Press the Scan button. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. The Printer Toolbox appears. 3. Follow the prompts ...HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to get repeated messages on the left front corner of color or when a color is covering the print cartridge contacts, then reinstall the print cartridge. Chapter 10 5. Click the Device Services tab. 4. If copy or print quality still seems poor after installing...
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... for cleaning print cartridges. • Distilled, filtered, or bottled water (tap water might accumulate inside the device. Make sure you installed with the HP All-in -One To clean the area around the ink nozzles only if you have the following materials available: • Dry foam rubber swabs, lint...cartridge. 10. CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Maintain the HP All-in-One 72 Maintain the HP All-in -One. Wait until the print carriage is used in -One and open the print cartridge door. Chapter 10 9. Gently close the print cartridge door and plug...
... for cleaning print cartridges. • Distilled, filtered, or bottled water (tap water might accumulate inside the device. Make sure you installed with the HP All-in -One To clean the area around the ink nozzles only if you have the following materials available: • Dry foam rubber swabs, lint...cartridge. 10. CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Maintain the HP All-in-One 72 Maintain the HP All-in -One. Wait until the print carriage is used in -One and open the print cartridge door. Chapter 10 9. Gently close the print cartridge door and plug...
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... the tri-color print cartridge. NOTE: Do not remove both print cartridges at a time. For better results, install a black print cartridge in addition to differ from those you out of the HP All-in-One do not clean) 2 Face and edges around the ink nozzle area with the swab, as shown below. You... can print without a black print cartridge but doing so can cause the printer to print more than 30 minutes. Clean the face...
... the tri-color print cartridge. NOTE: Do not remove both print cartridges at a time. For better results, install a black print cartridge in addition to differ from those you out of the HP All-in-One do not clean) 2 Face and edges around the ink nozzle area with the swab, as shown below. You... can print without a black print cartridge but doing so can cause the printer to print more than 30 minutes. Clean the face...