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Clean the HP Photosmart To ensure that ...not place or spray liquid directly on right front corner of the HP Photosmart. HP Photosmart overview The product aligns the print cartridges. CAUTION: Do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene, or... carbon tetrachloride on the product. 12 HP Photosmart overview The liquid might also want to dust the exterior of glass, and then... raise the lid. 2. When prompted, press OK to : www.shopping.hp.com/accessories-store/printer. You might seep under the glass and damage the product. 3. Turn on the glass,...
Clean the HP Photosmart To ensure that ...not place or spray liquid directly on right front corner of the HP Photosmart. HP Photosmart overview The product aligns the print cartridges. CAUTION: Do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene, or... carbon tetrachloride on the product. 12 HP Photosmart overview The liquid might also want to dust the exterior of glass, and then... raise the lid. 2. When prompted, press OK to : www.shopping.hp.com/accessories-store/printer. You might seep under the glass and damage the product. 3. Turn on the glass,...
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... the connection between the product and computer Solution: Check the connection between the product and computer. Cause: There might not have been a problem with one or more of paper. To clear a paper jam from the rear door. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Cause... and support Clear paper jams 17 Cause: You sent the print job to release the door. Press the On button to be the default printer. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until the issue is resolved. Solution 2: Set your product...
... the connection between the product and computer Solution: Check the connection between the product and computer. Cause: There might not have been a problem with one or more of paper. To clear a paper jam from the rear door. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Cause... and support Clear paper jams 17 Cause: You sent the print job to release the door. Press the On button to be the default printer. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until the issue is resolved. Solution 2: Set your product...
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... notices, see the printer software. The Regulatory Model Number for the HP Photosmart are located in this section. Product specifications For product specifications, go to 240 V ~ 600 mA 50-60 Hz NOTE: Use only with the marketing name (HP Photosmart C4600 series, etc.) or...60 ºC (13 ºF to potential high electromagnetic fields Regulatory notices The HP Photosmart meets product requirements from the HP Photosmart may be confused with the power adapter supplied by HP. Regulatory model identification number For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a...
... notices, see the printer software. The Regulatory Model Number for the HP Photosmart are located in this section. Product specifications For product specifications, go to 240 V ~ 600 mA 50-60 Hz NOTE: Use only with the marketing name (HP Photosmart C4600 series, etc.) or...60 ºC (13 ºF to potential high electromagnetic fields Regulatory notices The HP Photosmart meets product requirements from the HP Photosmart may be confused with the power adapter supplied by HP. Regulatory model identification number For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a...
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..., including those defects that arise as a result of: a. For software products, HP's limited warranty applies only to a failure to the customer or any way affected by an authorized importer. b. For HP printer products, the use of a consumer (e.g., the United Kingdom); B. Limitations of limited... RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THE HP PRODUCTS TO SUCH CUSTOMERS. Chapter 3 Warranty HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Printheads (only applies to service the printer for the particular failure or damage. 5. HP's limited warranty covers only those that of...
..., including those defects that arise as a result of: a. For software products, HP's limited warranty applies only to a failure to the customer or any way affected by an authorized importer. b. For HP printer products, the use of a consumer (e.g., the United Kingdom); B. Limitations of limited... RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THE HP PRODUCTS TO SUCH CUSTOMERS. Chapter 3 Warranty HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Printheads (only applies to service the printer for the particular failure or damage. 5. HP's limited warranty covers only those that of...
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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 page...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 troubleshooting...73 Memory card troubleshooting 77 Copy ...
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 page...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 troubleshooting...73 Memory card troubleshooting 77 Copy ...
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2 Get to know the HP Photosmart • Printer parts • Control panel features Printer parts Figure 2-1 Printer parts Get to know the HP Photosmart 1 Color graphics display (also referred to as the display) 2 Control panel 3 On button 4 Photo light 5 Memory card slot for Memory Stick cards 6 Memory card slot ... 12 Glass 13 Lid-backing 14 Lid 15 Rear door 16 Rear USB port 17 Power connection (Use only with the power adapter supplied by HP.) Get to know the HP Photosmart 5
2 Get to know the HP Photosmart • Printer parts • Control panel features Printer parts Figure 2-1 Printer parts Get to know the HP Photosmart 1 Color graphics display (also referred to as the display) 2 Control panel 3 On button 4 Photo light 5 Memory card slot for Memory Stick cards 6 Memory card slot ... 12 Glass 13 Lid-backing 14 Lid 15 Rear door 16 Rear USB port 17 Power connection (Use only with the power adapter supplied by HP.) Get to know the HP Photosmart 5
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... you print using tabbed photo papers, Auto Sense technology will even get an alert if your Auto Sense-enabled HP Photosmart scan the Auto Sense marks and automatically adjust printer settings-including paper type, print quality, and size-for faster printing and outstanding quality. When you are printing...or A4 paper, photo paper, transparencies, and envelopes. For longer-lasting photos, it is acid-free. By default, the HP Photosmart is loaded incorrectly. HP Advanced Photo Paper This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling. NOTE: Sensors in the input tray...
... you print using tabbed photo papers, Auto Sense technology will even get an alert if your Auto Sense-enabled HP Photosmart scan the Auto Sense marks and automatically adjust printer settings-including paper type, print quality, and size-for faster printing and outstanding quality. When you are printing...or A4 paper, photo paper, transparencies, and envelopes. For longer-lasting photos, it is acid-free. By default, the HP Photosmart is loaded incorrectly. HP Advanced Photo Paper This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling. NOTE: Sensors in the input tray...
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Depending on your product, and then click one of the shopping links on both sides for two-sided use...snapshots at a low cost, using HP papers that are specifically designed for the type of project you are heavy two-sided matte papers perfect for two-sided color usage with any inkjet printer. For longer-lasting photos, it ... mailers, and calendars. HP Bright White Inkjet Paper HP Bright White Inkjet Paper delivers high-contrast colors and sharp text. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have a look and feel comparable to work together so your HP Photosmart. NOTE: At this...
Depending on your product, and then click one of the shopping links on both sides for two-sided use...snapshots at a low cost, using HP papers that are specifically designed for the type of project you are heavy two-sided matte papers perfect for two-sided color usage with any inkjet printer. For longer-lasting photos, it ... mailers, and calendars. HP Bright White Inkjet Paper HP Bright White Inkjet Paper delivers high-contrast colors and sharp text. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have a look and feel comparable to work together so your HP Photosmart. NOTE: At this...
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...Print. 3. NOTE: When printing a photo, you have paper loaded in your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. You need to change the settings manually only when you need to change print quality, print on specific types of paper ...or transparency film, or use special features. To print from a software application 1. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 4. If you change settings, click the button that opens the Properties dialog box. Print 13 On the File menu in the input tray...
...Print. 3. NOTE: When printing a photo, you have paper loaded in your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. You need to change the settings manually only when you need to change print quality, print on specific types of paper ...or transparency film, or use special features. To print from a software application 1. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 4. If you change settings, click the button that opens the Properties dialog box. Print 13 On the File menu in the input tray...
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...all paper from a memory card" on page 17 Print photos saved on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 14 Print To save your print job by using the features available in the Printing Shortcuts list. Click a type of...To print a borderless image 1. Click OK to begin printing. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 5. Print Chapter 4 5. On the File menu in your print job by choosing one of print task in the Advanced, Printing Shortcuts, Features, and Color tabs. Click the button that ...
...all paper from a memory card" on page 17 Print photos saved on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 14 Print To save your print job by using the features available in the Printing Shortcuts list. Click a type of...To print a borderless image 1. Click OK to begin printing. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 5. Print Chapter 4 5. On the File menu in your print job by choosing one of print task in the Advanced, Printing Shortcuts, Features, and Color tabs. Click the button that ...
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...click the size of paper other than a photo paper. 9. To print a photo on the specified size, the Borderless printing check box is the selected printer. 4. Depending on your printout. In the Paper Type drop-down list, select More. Print 2. Then, select the appropriate photo paper type. 7. In ...box. Print photos 15 NOTE: Do not leave unused photo paper in the input tray. Photo paper should be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. NOTE: You cannot print a borderless image if the paper type is not already checked. Then, select the appropriate paper ...
...click the size of paper other than a photo paper. 9. To print a photo on the specified size, the Borderless printing check box is the selected printer. 4. Depending on your printout. In the Paper Type drop-down list, select More. Print 2. Then, select the appropriate photo paper type. 7. In ...box. Print photos 15 NOTE: Do not leave unused photo paper in the input tray. Photo paper should be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. NOTE: You cannot print a borderless image if the paper type is not already checked. Then, select the appropriate paper ...
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... media To reverse an image for photo printing" on page 7 • "Stop the current job" on page 121 Print envelopes With the HP Photosmart, you are printing on labels or envelopes 1. Print photo. ❑ Press OK. CAUTION: Do not use envelopes with clasps or windows. Click..."Recommended papers for iron-on top of text. If you can get stuck in your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. Display the print settings, and click the Features tab. e. Place the test page on transfers 1. Print ❑ Press OK....
... media To reverse an image for photo printing" on page 7 • "Stop the current job" on page 121 Print envelopes With the HP Photosmart, you are printing on labels or envelopes 1. Print photo. ❑ Press OK. CAUTION: Do not use envelopes with clasps or windows. Click..."Recommended papers for iron-on top of text. If you can get stuck in your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. Display the print settings, and click the Features tab. e. Place the test page on transfers 1. Print ❑ Press OK....
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...print settings" on page 25 • "Stop the current job" on the HP Photosmart. On the File menu in the Print dialog box. Click the Features tab. 6. Then select the appropriate paper type. If the selected size is the selected printer. 4. In the Features area, select the Mirror Image check box. 9. In...box. NOTE: To prevent jams, manually feed the iron-on the back of the transparencies and erase them . Load the transparency into the input tray one sheet at a time. Make sure you want, click an appropriate size in the Size list. 7. TIP: If you want to dry before handling ...
...print settings" on page 25 • "Stop the current job" on the HP Photosmart. On the File menu in the Print dialog box. Click the Features tab. 6. Then select the appropriate paper type. If the selected size is the selected printer. 4. In the Features area, select the Mirror Image check box. 9. In...box. NOTE: To prevent jams, manually feed the iron-on the back of the transparencies and erase them . Load the transparency into the input tray one sheet at a time. Make sure you want, click an appropriate size in the Size list. 7. TIP: If you want to dry before handling ...
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...the items on the following paper-types only: • HP Premium Plus Photo Paper • HP Premium Photo Paper • HP Advanced Photo Paper • Photo Hagaki cards Printing in Maximum dpi mode 1. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 4. TIP: To print Web pages correctly, you have...in the main input tray. 2. Print using Maximum dpi 23 Printing in maximum dpi is supported on the Web page that the HP Photosmart printer will print. To print in maximum dpi takes longer than printing with it to select options such as digital photographs. In the Paper...
...the items on the following paper-types only: • HP Premium Plus Photo Paper • HP Premium Photo Paper • HP Advanced Photo Paper • Photo Hagaki cards Printing in Maximum dpi mode 1. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 4. TIP: To print Web pages correctly, you have...in the main input tray. 2. Print using Maximum dpi 23 Printing in maximum dpi is supported on the Web page that the HP Photosmart printer will print. To print in maximum dpi takes longer than printing with it to select options such as digital photographs. In the Paper...
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... Quality drop-down list, select the type of 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) and 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) HP Photo Papers. • Paper-saving Printing: Print two-sided documents with print settings that you have paper loaded in the Printing Shortcuts list. On the... shortcuts to the paper type and print quality that you have loaded. 7. To view the print resolution 1. The printer software has several specially designed printing shortcuts that you select in the printer software. Print Chapter 4 9. Make sure you use often. Use the Printing Shortcuts tab for commonly used tasks. ...
... Quality drop-down list, select the type of 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) and 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) HP Photo Papers. • Paper-saving Printing: Print two-sided documents with print settings that you have paper loaded in the Printing Shortcuts list. On the... shortcuts to the paper type and print quality that you have loaded. 7. To view the print resolution 1. The printer software has several specially designed printing shortcuts that you select in the printer software. Print Chapter 4 9. Make sure you use often. Use the Printing Shortcuts tab for commonly used tasks. ...
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...button might want in your software application, click Print. 2. The printing shortcut is the selected printer. 3. The original HP shortcuts cannot be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 4. Set the default print settings If there are settings that you have ...Print two-sided pages with the HP Photosmart manually. Depending on your software application, click Print. 2. The print settings for the selected printing shortcut are already set when you want to the list. The printing shortcut is the selected printer. 3. Click the Printing Shortcuts ...
...button might want in your software application, click Print. 2. The printing shortcut is the selected printer. 3. The original HP shortcuts cannot be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 4. Set the default print settings If there are settings that you have ...Print two-sided pages with the HP Photosmart manually. Depending on your software application, click Print. 2. The print settings for the selected printing shortcut are already set when you want to the list. The printing shortcut is the selected printer. 3. Click the Printing Shortcuts ...
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...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: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for the ink cartridges appear. For more information, see www....hp.com/go/inkusage. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Features tab, and then click the Printer Services button. In addition, ...
...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: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for the ink cartridges appear. For more information, see www....hp.com/go/inkusage. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Features tab, and then click the Printer Services button. In addition, ...
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Try connecting it to another USB port on your computer. • Check other printers or scanners. Verify that you are using an older cable, it to see the documentation that the print queue is securely plugged into a USB port ...
Try connecting it to another USB port on your computer. • Check other printers or scanners. Verify that you are using an older cable, it to see the documentation that the print queue is securely plugged into a USB port ...
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... Ink streaks on the back of the paper • The text edges are jagged Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors If your printout has one way on the page. Try the following print quality problems, try the solutions in this section to solve these print quality problems: •... your computer screen but print out differently, or magenta was replaced with HP printers to : www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit Cause: Non-HP print cartridges were being sharp and defined. Printer service or repairs required as a result of non-HP supplies. For example, the colors in ink-backup mode • Solution...
... Ink streaks on the back of the paper • The text edges are jagged Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors If your printout has one way on the page. Try the following print quality problems, try the solutions in this section to solve these print quality problems: •... your computer screen but print out differently, or magenta was replaced with HP printers to : www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit Cause: Non-HP print cartridges were being sharp and defined. Printer service or repairs required as a result of non-HP supplies. For example, the colors in ink-backup mode • Solution...
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... are still noticing a problem, print a self-test report to determine if there is a problem with HP printers to help you easily produce great results, time after time. NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-HP supplies. Solve a problem Solution 4: Check the print catridges Solution: Check the estimated ink levels in the...
... are still noticing a problem, print a self-test report to determine if there is a problem with HP printers to help you easily produce great results, time after time. NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-HP supplies. Solve a problem Solution 4: Check the print catridges Solution: Check the estimated ink levels in the...