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Contents Contents 1 HP Photosmart C4200 All-in-One series Help 5 2 HP All-in-One overview The HP All-in-One at a glance...7 Control panel buttons...8 Use the HP Photosmart software 9 3 Find more information...11 4 How do I?...13 5 Connection information Supported connection types...15 Use printer sharing...15 6 Load originals and load paper Load ... other types of paper 26 Avoid paper jams...27 7 Print from your computer Print from a software application 29 Make the HP All-in-One the default printer 30 Change the print settings for the current job 30 Set the paper size...30 Set the ...
Contents Contents 1 HP Photosmart C4200 All-in-One series Help 5 2 HP All-in-One overview The HP All-in-One at a glance...7 Control panel buttons...8 Use the HP Photosmart software 9 3 Find more information...11 4 How do I?...13 5 Connection information Supported connection types...15 Use printer sharing...15 6 Load originals and load paper Load ... other types of paper 26 Avoid paper jams...27 7 Print from your computer Print from a software application 29 Make the HP All-in-One the default printer 30 Change the print settings for the current job 30 Set the paper size...30 Set the ...
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... print job...46 8 Use the photo features Print photos...50 Print 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos 50 Print enlargements...51 Print photos from the HP Photosmart Software 52 Save photos to your computer 52 Edit photos using your computer 52 Share photos with friends and relatives 53 9 Use the copy features Make... the scan features Scan an image or document...59 Edit a scanned image...60 Edit a scanned document...60 Stop scanning...61 11 Maintain the HP All-in-One Clean the HP All-in-One...63 Clean the exterior...63 Clean the glass...63 Clean the lid backing...64 Print a self-test report...64 2
... print job...46 8 Use the photo features Print photos...50 Print 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos 50 Print enlargements...51 Print photos from the HP Photosmart Software 52 Save photos to your computer 52 Edit photos using your computer 52 Share photos with friends and relatives 53 9 Use the copy features Make... the scan features Scan an image or document...59 Edit a scanned image...60 Edit a scanned document...60 Stop scanning...61 11 Maintain the HP All-in-One Clean the HP All-in-One...63 Clean the exterior...63 Clean the glass...63 Clean the lid backing...64 Print a self-test report...64 2
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... troubleshooting 91 Uninstall and reinstall the software 94 Print quality troubleshooting...96 Print troubleshooting...103 Memory card troubleshooting 112 Copy troubleshooting...114 Scan troubleshooting...119 Errors...122 Device messages...122 File messages...123 Supported file types for the HP All-in-One 125 General user messages 125 Paper messages...128 Power and connection...
... troubleshooting 91 Uninstall and reinstall the software 94 Print quality troubleshooting...96 Print troubleshooting...103 Memory card troubleshooting 112 Copy troubleshooting...114 Scan troubleshooting...119 Errors...122 Device messages...122 File messages...123 Supported file types for the HP All-in-One 125 General user messages 125 Paper messages...128 Power and connection...
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This section contains the following topics: • The HP All-in-One at a glance • Control panel buttons • Use the HP Photosmart software The HP All-in-One at a glance HP All-in-One overview Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...Description Control panel On button Memory card slots Input tray Tray extender Paper-width guide Print cartridge door Glass Lid backing Rear door HP All-in -One functions directly from a memory card. 2 HP All-in-One overview Use the HP All-in-One...
This section contains the following topics: • The HP All-in-One at a glance • Control panel buttons • Use the HP Photosmart software The HP All-in-One at a glance HP All-in-One overview Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...Description Control panel On button Memory card slots Input tray Tray extender Paper-width guide Print cartridge door Glass Lid backing Rear door HP All-in -One functions directly from a memory card. 2 HP All-in-One overview Use the HP All-in-One...
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... this button acts as saving and viewing your photos. Look for the HP Photosmart Software Help contents book at the top. • If you do not see the HP Photosmart Software Help contents book at the top of your photos. When a memory card... clearing a paper jam), this button resumes printing. Use the HP Photosmart software The HP Photosmart Software provides a fast and easy way to other basic HP imaging software features, such as a previous image button. HP All-in-One overview Use the HP Photosmart software 9 In certain situations (for example, after clearing a paper...
... this button acts as saving and viewing your photos. Look for the HP Photosmart Software Help contents book at the top. • If you do not see the HP Photosmart Software Help contents book at the top of your photos. When a memory card... clearing a paper jam), this button resumes printing. Use the HP Photosmart software The HP Photosmart Software provides a fast and easy way to other basic HP imaging software features, such as a previous image button. HP All-in-One overview Use the HP Photosmart software 9 In certain situations (for example, after clearing a paper...
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If you have Internet access, you can get a brief overview of the software included with the HP All-in-One. You will learn how the software can help and support from the HP Web site. This Web site offers technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information. topic ..., troubleshooting tips, and technical information. If you follow the steps in the Setup Guide in -One. • The How Do I? www.hp.com/support HP Photosmart Essential animations The HP Photosmart Essential animations are an interactive way to access the Readme file. Onscreen Help The onscreen Help provides...
If you have Internet access, you can get a brief overview of the software included with the HP All-in-One. You will learn how the software can help and support from the HP Web site. This Web site offers technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information. topic ..., troubleshooting tips, and technical information. If you follow the steps in the Setup Guide in -One. • The How Do I? www.hp.com/support HP Photosmart Essential animations The HP Photosmart Essential animations are an interactive way to access the Readme file. Onscreen Help The onscreen Help provides...
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...; Supported connection types • Use printer sharing Supported connection types The following table contains a list of connected computers for best performance Supported software features One computer connected with your computer is on a network, and another computer on the HP All-in-One. Five. The host computer must perform...cable to the rear USB 2.0 HS port on the network has an HP Allin-One connected to it by a USB cable, you can also share the device over an existing home network. Use printer sharing If your computer or see the Windows onscreen Help. Description USB...
...; Supported connection types • Use printer sharing Supported connection types The following table contains a list of connected computers for best performance Supported software features One computer connected with your computer is on a network, and another computer on the HP All-in-One. Five. The host computer must perform...cable to the rear USB 2.0 HS port on the network has an HP Allin-One connected to it by a USB cable, you can also share the device over an existing home network. Use printer sharing If your computer or see the Windows onscreen Help. Description USB...
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... papers. Chapter 6 Choose papers for printing and copying You can use different types and sizes of paper in the HP All-in -One. These papers are ideal for printing or copying photos from the HP All-in the software. HP Premium Photo Paper HP Premium Photo Papers are printing. It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity...
... papers. Chapter 6 Choose papers for printing and copying You can use different types and sizes of paper in the HP All-in -One. These papers are ideal for printing or copying photos from the HP All-in the software. HP Premium Photo Paper HP Premium Photo Papers are printing. It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity...
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They are available in the printer software. • Paper with cutouts or perforations (unless specifically designed for two-sided use with clasps or windows. If prompted, choose your country/region, follow the ... glossy-coated or matte-coated on the page. Chapter 6 HP Photo Greeting Cards, HP Premium Photo Cards, and HP Note Cards HP Photo Greeting Cards, Glossy or Matte, HP Premium Photo Cards, and HP Note Cards enable you to personalize your product, and then click one of the HP Web site are the perfect choice for near-photographic...
They are available in the printer software. • Paper with cutouts or perforations (unless specifically designed for two-sided use with clasps or windows. If prompted, choose your country/region, follow the ... glossy-coated or matte-coated on the page. Chapter 6 HP Photo Greeting Cards, HP Premium Photo Cards, and HP Note Cards HP Photo Greeting Cards, Glossy or Matte, HP Premium Photo Cards, and HP Note Cards enable you to personalize your product, and then click one of the HP Web site are the perfect choice for near-photographic...
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... the current job" on envelopes, consult the help files in your word processing software. TIP: To avoid paper jams, tuck the flap inside each envelope. Load ...right side of the input tray, with the envelope flaps on envelopes. To load index cards in -One. Remove all paper from the input tray. 2. Related topics • "Load 10 x 15 cm... • "Change the print settings for printing on page 30 Load envelopes You can load one or more envelopes into the input tray of the input tray. To load envelopes 1. make...Insert one or more envelopes into the far-right side of the...
... the current job" on envelopes, consult the help files in your word processing software. TIP: To avoid paper jams, tuck the flap inside each envelope. Load ...right side of the input tray, with the envelope flaps on envelopes. To load index cards in -One. Remove all paper from the input tray. 2. Related topics • "Load 10 x 15 cm... • "Change the print settings for printing on page 30 Load envelopes You can load one or more envelopes into the input tray of the input tray. To load envelopes 1. make...Insert one or more envelopes into the far-right side of the...
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... 26 Load originals and load paper Chapter 6 3. Create your project in the HP Photosmart Software or another application, set the paper type and paper size before printing on top and is on transparency film. HP Iron-On Transfers 1. TIP: Make sure the area on page 44 Load other...you are sticking together. 3. Always use with HP inkjet devices (such as HP inkjet labels), and make sure none of full-size plain paper in the input tray. Do not insert labels one sheet at a time. HP Greeting Cards, HP Photo Greeting Cards, or HP Textured Greeting Cards ▲ Insert a small...
... 26 Load originals and load paper Chapter 6 3. Create your project in the HP Photosmart Software or another application, set the paper type and paper size before printing on top and is on transparency film. HP Iron-On Transfers 1. TIP: Make sure the area on page 44 Load other...you are sticking together. 3. Always use with HP inkjet devices (such as HP inkjet labels), and make sure none of full-size plain paper in the input tray. Do not insert labels one sheet at a time. HP Greeting Cards, HP Photo Greeting Cards, or HP Textured Greeting Cards ▲ Insert a small...
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... print jobs • Stop a print job Print from a software application Most print settings are set the HP All-in-One as a new printing shortcut. Depending on the Printing Shortcuts tab. Print Print from your software application, this step. To save your custom settings as the default printer, you must select options for your print job...
... print jobs • Stop a print job Print from a software application Most print settings are set the HP All-in-One as a new printing shortcut. Depending on the Printing Shortcuts tab. Print Print from your software application, this step. To save your custom settings as the default printer, you must select options for your print job...
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... print to the top, bottom, and side edges of most software applications. Depending on the page. Chapter 7 Make the HP All-in-One the default printer You can set the HP All-in-One as the default printer to use from your computer This means that opens the Properties... For more information, see the Windows Help. Some of the HP All-in -One determine the printable area on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. Make sure the HP All-in a software application. This section contains the following topics: • Set...
... print to the top, bottom, and side edges of most software applications. Depending on the page. Chapter 7 Make the HP All-in-One the default printer You can set the HP All-in-One as the default printer to use from your computer This means that opens the Properties... For more information, see the Windows Help. Some of the HP All-in -One determine the printable area on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. Make sure the HP All-in a software application. This section contains the following topics: • Set...
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... settings for printing 1. The following table lists the suggested paper size settings for the different types of paper you can load in . Depending on your software application, click Print. 3. 5. Paper type CD/DVD tattoo paper Copier, multi-purpose, or plain papers Envelopes Greeting-card papers Index cards Inkjet papers Iron-on... transfers Labels Legal Letterhead Panorama photo paper Photo papers Transparency films Custom-size papers Suggested paper size settings 5 x 7 in the input tray. Make sure the HP All-in-One is the selected printer. 4.
... settings for printing 1. The following table lists the suggested paper size settings for the different types of paper you can load in . Depending on your software application, click Print. 3. 5. Paper type CD/DVD tattoo paper Copier, multi-purpose, or plain papers Envelopes Greeting-card papers Index cards Inkjet papers Iron-on... transfers Labels Legal Letterhead Panorama photo paper Photo papers Transparency films Custom-size papers Suggested paper size settings 5 x 7 in the input tray. Make sure the HP All-in-One is the selected printer. 4.
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... you cannot set the page orientation in the printer software. However, if you are using custom-size or special HP paper, or if you to the paper type and print quality that the HP All-in -One is the selected printer. 4. Click the Resolution button to create your software application, you have paper loaded in the Properties...
... you cannot set the page orientation in the printer software. However, if you are using custom-size or special HP paper, or if you to the paper type and print quality that the HP All-in -One is the selected printer. 4. Click the Resolution button to create your software application, you have paper loaded in the Properties...
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... Saturation, Brightness, and Color Tone options. Make sure the HP All-in -One is the selected printer. 4. Change the saturation, brightness, or color tone You can preview your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Make sure the HP All-in your software application, click Print. 3. Click the Color tab. Scale...
... Saturation, Brightness, and Color Tone options. Make sure the HP All-in -One is the selected printer. 4. Change the saturation, brightness, or color tone You can preview your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Make sure the HP All-in your software application, click Print. 3. Click the Color tab. Scale...
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...Two-sided (Duplex) Printing: Print two-sided pages with a tear-off tab. Chapter 7 To preview your computer On the File menu in -One manually. Depending on page 35. Use the Printing Shortcuts tab for the following print tasks: • General Everyday Printing: Print documents quickly. ...you use for your software application. For more information, see "Create printing shortcuts" on your software application, click Print. 3. You can leave them as is the selected printer. 4. Make sure you open the Print dialog box from your print job 1. Make sure the HP All-in the dialog ...
...Two-sided (Duplex) Printing: Print two-sided pages with a tear-off tab. Chapter 7 To preview your computer On the File menu in -One manually. Depending on page 35. Use the Printing Shortcuts tab for the following print tasks: • General Everyday Printing: Print documents quickly. ...you use for your software application. For more information, see "Create printing shortcuts" on your software application, click Print. 3. You can leave them as is the selected printer. 4. Make sure you open the Print dialog box from your print job 1. Make sure the HP All-in the dialog ...
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Make sure the HP All-in -One is the selected printer. 3. On the File menu in your software application, click Print. 2. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box. This section contains the ...the HP All-in -One is the selected printer. 3. NOTE: Only the shortcuts that you want to delete. 6. Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 4. Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer,...
Make sure the HP All-in -One is the selected printer. 3. On the File menu in your software application, click Print. 2. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box. This section contains the ...the HP All-in -One is the selected printer. 3. NOTE: Only the shortcuts that you want to delete. 6. Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 4. Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer,...
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... side down list, click More, and then select the appropriate paper type. Make sure the HP All-in the input tray. In the Size list, click the size of photo paper loaded in -One is the selected printer. 5. If a borderless image can be printed on labels or envelopes • Print a poster • ... on your printout. If the borderless paper size and paper type are not compatible, the HP All-in-One software displays an alert and allows you use HP Premium Plus Photo Papers with or without a tear-off tab, the printed image is borderless and extends to curl, which could reduce the quality of ...
... side down list, click More, and then select the appropriate paper type. Make sure the HP All-in the input tray. In the Size list, click the size of photo paper loaded in -One is the selected printer. 5. If a borderless image can be printed on labels or envelopes • Print a poster • ... on your printout. If the borderless paper size and paper type are not compatible, the HP All-in-One software displays an alert and allows you use HP Premium Plus Photo Papers with or without a tear-off tab, the printed image is borderless and extends to curl, which could reduce the quality of ...
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Make sure the HP All-in-One is the selected printer. 4. If the paper size and paper type are not compatible, the HP All-in -One is the selected printer. 4. To create custom CD/DVD labels 1. Make sure the HP All-in -One software displays an alert and allows you to the image. • ...Basic: automatically focuses the image; Depending on the HP All-in grayscale check box. ...
Make sure the HP All-in-One is the selected printer. 4. If the paper size and paper type are not compatible, the HP All-in -One is the selected printer. 4. To create custom CD/DVD labels 1. Make sure the HP All-in -One software displays an alert and allows you to the image. • ...Basic: automatically focuses the image; Depending on the HP All-in grayscale check box. ...