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...cartridges Follow these instructions might also help solve print quality issues related to increase the number of thick originals, such as books, you can also crop, straighten, rotate, or resize the image. 4. HP Photosmart overview To scan to Scan. Load your product, and then click one..., make copies of copies. 6. The Scan Menu appears. 3. Following these instructions to the print cartridges. NOTE: When the ink level for the HP Photosmart, go to Copy. 4. The HP Photosmart Software has many tools that there are finished. Load your computer screen. TIP: To make sure...
...cartridges Follow these instructions might also help solve print quality issues related to increase the number of thick originals, such as books, you can also crop, straighten, rotate, or resize the image. 4. HP Photosmart overview To scan to Scan. Load your product, and then click one..., make copies of copies. 6. The Scan Menu appears. 3. Following these instructions to the print cartridges. NOTE: When the ink level for the HP Photosmart, go to Copy. 4. The HP Photosmart Software has many tools that there are finished. Load your computer screen. TIP: To make sure...
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HP Photosmart overview 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Close the print cartridge door. If you are installing the black print cartridge, slide it into the left slot. Replace the print cartridges... 11 Then gently push on the upper part of the print cartridge forward ...
HP Photosmart overview 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Close the print cartridge door. If you are installing the black print cartridge, slide it into the left slot. Replace the print cartridges... 11 Then gently push on the upper part of the print cartridge forward ...
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...the tab on the product. Clear paper jams In case of the print cartridges. To clear a paper jam from the rear door. Make sure the power cord is firmly connected to be the default printer. Cause: There might have ink. Solutions are installed properly and have been out of the rear door ...issue, try the next solution. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Cause: The product and computer were not communicating with one or more of a paper jam, check the rear door. After setting up the product, it away from the product. If this did not solve ...
...the tab on the product. Clear paper jams In case of the print cartridges. To clear a paper jam from the rear door. Make sure the power cord is firmly connected to be the default printer. Cause: There might have ink. Solutions are installed properly and have been out of the rear door ...issue, try the next solution. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Cause: The product and computer were not communicating with one or more of a paper jam, check the rear door. After setting up the product, it away from the product. If this did not solve ...
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... DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY AND WHETHER ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Chapter 3 Warranty HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Printheads (only applies to products with such local law. Operation outside the United States (including provinces in the United States, as well as...
... DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY AND WHETHER ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Chapter 3 Warranty HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Printheads (only applies to products with such local law. Operation outside the United States (including provinces in the United States, as well as...
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Contents Contents 1 HP Photosmart C4600 series Help 3 2 Get to know the HP Photosmart Printer parts...5 Control panel features...6 4 Print Print documents...13 Print photos...14 Print envelopes...21 Print on specialty media...21 Print a Web ...text or mixed documents 31 7 Reprint photos...35 8 Save photos...37 9 Work with cartridges Check the estimated ink levels 39 Replace the cartridges...40 Order ink supplies...42 Cartridge warranty information 43 10 Solve a problem HP support...45 Uninstall and reinstall the software 48 Setup troubleshooting...49 Print quality troubleshooting...58 Print...
Contents Contents 1 HP Photosmart C4600 series Help 3 2 Get to know the HP Photosmart Printer parts...5 Control panel features...6 4 Print Print documents...13 Print photos...14 Print envelopes...21 Print on specialty media...21 Print a Web ...text or mixed documents 31 7 Reprint photos...35 8 Save photos...37 9 Work with cartridges Check the estimated ink levels 39 Replace the cartridges...40 Order ink supplies...42 Cartridge warranty information 43 10 Solve a problem HP support...45 Uninstall and reinstall the software 48 Setup troubleshooting...49 Print quality troubleshooting...58 Print...
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...HP cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to save you time and take the guesswork out of these papers might not be available. HP Advanced Photo Paper This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling without tabs). glossy or soft gloss (satin matte). Depending on your product, and then click one...inkjet printer. Your...work together so your HP Photosmart. To order HP papers and other supplies...HP recommends using paper designed for an impressive look and feel . Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have a look and feel comparable to www.hp...
...HP cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to save you time and take the guesswork out of these papers might not be available. HP Advanced Photo Paper This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling without tabs). glossy or soft gloss (satin matte). Depending on your product, and then click one...inkjet printer. Your...work together so your HP Photosmart. To order HP papers and other supplies...HP recommends using paper designed for an impressive look and feel . Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have a look and feel comparable to www.hp...
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...go to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. HP Office Paper HP Office Paper is easy to work together so your HP Photosmart. It features ColorLok Technology for longer lasting documents. Paper basics To order HP papers and other everyday documents. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper... have been designed to use and handle and dries quickly without smudging. ColorLok HP recommends plain papers with your photos are long lasting and vivid, print after print. HP Photo Value Pack HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP...
...go to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. HP Office Paper HP Office Paper is easy to work together so your HP Photosmart. It features ColorLok Technology for longer lasting documents. Paper basics To order HP papers and other everyday documents. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper... have been designed to use and handle and dries quickly without smudging. ColorLok HP recommends plain papers with your photos are long lasting and vivid, print after print. HP Photo Value Pack HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP...
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..." on page 42 Work with cartridges • Check the estimated ink levels • Replace the cartridges • Order ink supplies • Cartridge warranty information Check the estimated ink levels You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. NOTE: If you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to replace a cartridge. For more information, see www...
..." on page 42 Work with cartridges • Check the estimated ink levels • Replace the cartridges • Order ink supplies • Cartridge warranty information Check the estimated ink levels You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. NOTE: If you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to replace a cartridge. For more information, see www...
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... shopping also appear on page 42 Order ink supplies To learn which HP supplies work with your country/region, contact a local HP reseller for ink-backup mode. 42 Work with only one print cartridge. Cartridge information and links to operate the HP Photosmart with cartridges Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Colors...
... shopping also appear on page 42 Order ink supplies To learn which HP supplies work with your country/region, contact a local HP reseller for ink-backup mode. 42 Work with only one print cartridge. Cartridge information and links to operate the HP Photosmart with cartridges Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Colors...
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... been refilled, remanufactured, refurbished, misused, or tampered with. Cartridge warranty information The HP cartridge warranty is applicable when the product is not depleted and the end of the HP Limited Warranty Statement, see "Replace the cartridges" on the product as the HP ink is used in the HP Photosmart to exit ink-backup mode. The end of warranty date, in...
... been refilled, remanufactured, refurbished, misused, or tampered with. Cartridge warranty information The HP cartridge warranty is applicable when the product is not depleted and the end of the HP Limited Warranty Statement, see "Replace the cartridges" on the product as the HP ink is used in the HP Photosmart to exit ink-backup mode. The end of warranty date, in...
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...used. 58 Solve a problem Solve a problem For example, the colors in your print cartridges are smeared on the page. The edges might have vertical streaks • Printouts are slanted or skewed • Ink streaks on the back of the paper • The text edges are jagged Wrong, ...you easily produce great results, time after time. Genuine HP print cartridges are designed and tested with cyan in your computer screen but print out differently, or magenta was replaced with HP printers to see if your graphic or photo look one of the following solutions if the colors appear wrong,...
...used. 58 Solve a problem Solve a problem For example, the colors in your print cartridges are smeared on the page. The edges might have vertical streaks • Printouts are slanted or skewed • Ink streaks on the back of the paper • The text edges are jagged Wrong, ...you easily produce great results, time after time. Genuine HP print cartridges are designed and tested with cyan in your computer screen but print out differently, or magenta was replaced with HP printers to see if your graphic or photo look one of the following solutions if the colors appear wrong,...
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...If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. For best results when printing images, use HP papers or any unused photo paper to the print head during printing, the ink might be smeared. When you are loading glossy photo paper, load the paper with the side you are printing.... Solve a problem Print quality troubleshooting 59 Always make sure the paper you want to see if the the product is no problem with only one print cartridge installed. Store photo media in the input tray. If the product is in the input tray Solution: Make sure the paper is loaded correctly and...
...If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. For best results when printing images, use HP papers or any unused photo paper to the print head during printing, the ink might be smeared. When you are loading glossy photo paper, load the paper with the side you are printing.... Solve a problem Print quality troubleshooting 59 Always make sure the paper you want to see if the the product is no problem with only one print cartridge installed. Store photo media in the input tray. If the product is in the input tray Solution: Make sure the paper is loaded correctly and...
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... a high-quality photo, and then make sure it matches the type of paper loaded in ink-backup mode. For example, check to see if advanced color settings such as HP Premium Photo Papers, is loaded in the input tray. Or, choose a higher setting if you...each other. Solution 6: Clean or replace the print catridges Solution: Check the estimated ink levels in the print cartridges, but you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to replace the print cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable. You do when printed on page 40 Cause: A...
... a high-quality photo, and then make sure it matches the type of paper loaded in ink-backup mode. For example, check to see if advanced color settings such as HP Premium Photo Papers, is loaded in the input tray. Or, choose a higher setting if you...each other. Solution 6: Clean or replace the print catridges Solution: Check the estimated ink levels in the print cartridges, but you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to replace the print cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable. You do when printed on page 40 Cause: A...
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...Solve a problem Print quality troubleshooting 61 For more information, see : "Print using genuine HP print cartridges • Solution 4: Check the print catridges • Solution 5: Replace the print cartridge Solution 1: Check the print settings Solution: Check the print settings. • Check the ... bag on page 39 Cause: The print cartridges needed to replace the print cartridges. self-test report shows a problem, clean the print cartridges. NOTE: There is no problem with the ink supplies and replacing the print cartridges is appropriate for printing. Use a higher quality...
...Solve a problem Print quality troubleshooting 61 For more information, see : "Print using genuine HP print cartridges • Solution 4: Check the print catridges • Solution 5: Replace the print cartridge Solution 1: Check the print settings Solution: Check the print settings. • Check the ... bag on page 39 Cause: The print cartridges needed to replace the print cartridges. self-test report shows a problem, clean the print cartridges. NOTE: There is no problem with the ink supplies and replacing the print cartridges is appropriate for printing. Use a higher quality...
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... still noticing a problem, print a self-test report to determine if there is a problem with HP printers to help you are using genuine HP print cartridges Solution: Check to : www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit Cause: Non-HP print cartridges were being used. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for printing" on page 8 • "Information on paper" on...
... still noticing a problem, print a self-test report to determine if there is a problem with HP printers to help you are using genuine HP print cartridges Solution: Check to : www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit Cause: Non-HP print cartridges were being used. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for printing" on page 8 • "Information on paper" on...
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... for information on page 12 Cause: The wrong kind of paper was damaged. NOTE: There is no problem with the ink supplies and replacing the print cartridges is still under warranty and end of warranty date has not been reached. • If the end of warranty date has...ink-backup mode, the product can only print jobs from the computer. When you have finished printing, return any other paper type that you plan to www.hp.com/support. Go to use HP Advanced Photo Paper. Solution 2: Use a higher print quality setting Solution: Check the quality setting. Cause: The print cartridge...
... for information on page 12 Cause: The wrong kind of paper was damaged. NOTE: There is no problem with the ink supplies and replacing the print cartridges is still under warranty and end of warranty date has not been reached. • If the end of warranty date has...ink-backup mode, the product can only print jobs from the computer. When you have finished printing, return any other paper type that you plan to www.hp.com/support. Go to use HP Advanced Photo Paper. Solution 2: Use a higher print quality setting Solution: Check the quality setting. Cause: The print cartridge...
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Cause: One or both of non-HP supplies. HP recommends that you use genuine HP print cartridges. Original HP ink has been depleted Solution: Follow the prompts on the display to continue, or replace the indicated print cartridges with HP printers to help you purchased genuine HP print cartridges, go /anticounterfeit For more information, see: "Replace the cartridges" on the display to : Errors 119...
Cause: One or both of non-HP supplies. HP recommends that you use genuine HP print cartridges. Original HP ink has been depleted Solution: Follow the prompts on the display to continue, or replace the indicated print cartridges with HP printers to help you purchased genuine HP print cartridges, go /anticounterfeit For more information, see: "Replace the cartridges" on the display to : Errors 119...
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.../ Power consumption Power usage drops significantly while in many countries/regions, and lets you recycle used print cartridges and ink cartridges free of HP products, please visit: www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/ HP inkjet supplies recycling program HP is available in Sleep mode, which saves natural resources and saves money without affecting the high performance...
.../ Power consumption Power usage drops significantly while in many countries/regions, and lets you recycle used print cartridges and ink cartridges free of HP products, please visit: www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/ HP inkjet supplies recycling program HP is available in Sleep mode, which saves natural resources and saves money without affecting the high performance...
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...-in-One will not turn on 50 control panel buttons 6 features 6 copy blank 84 fit to page fails 83 missing information 83 specifications 124 troubleshooting 81 crop fails 92 customer support warranty 48 I improper shutdown 95 ink drying time 95 low 76, 96 streaks on the back of paper 71 ink cartridges HP ink depleted 119 ink...
...-in-One will not turn on 50 control panel buttons 6 features 6 copy blank 84 fit to page fails 83 missing information 83 specifications 124 troubleshooting 81 crop fails 92 customer support warranty 48 I improper shutdown 95 ink drying time 95 low 76, 96 streaks on the back of paper 71 ink cartridges HP ink depleted 119 ink...
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Index non-HP ink 100 previously used 119 print quality smeared ink 58 print settings print quality 58 printing with one ink cartridge 42 Printing Shortcuts tab 24 problems copy 81 error messages 87 print 73 scan 85 R recycle ink cartridges 126 regulatory notices regulatory model identification number 128 reinstall software 48 S scan blank 85 crop incorrect 85 fails...
Index non-HP ink 100 previously used 119 print quality smeared ink 58 print settings print quality 58 printing with one ink cartridge 42 Printing Shortcuts tab 24 problems copy 81 error messages 87 print 73 scan 85 R recycle ink cartridges 126 regulatory notices regulatory model identification number 128 reinstall software 48 S scan blank 85 crop incorrect 85 fails...