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... 2 Control panel buttons...3 Find more information...4 Load originals and load paper...4 Avoid paper jams...7 Print 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos 7 Scan an image...8 Make a copy...9 Replace the print cartridges...9 Clean the HP Photosmart...12 2 Troubleshooting and support Uninstall and reinstall the software 14 Hardware setup troubleshooting 15 Clear paper jams...17 Print cartridge...
... 2 Control panel buttons...3 Find more information...4 Load originals and load paper...4 Avoid paper jams...7 Print 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos 7 Scan an image...8 Make a copy...9 Replace the print cartridges...9 Clean the HP Photosmart...12 2 Troubleshooting and support Uninstall and reinstall the software 14 Hardware setup troubleshooting 15 Clear paper jams...17 Print cartridge...
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...guide introduces basic operations and troubleshooting, as well as the tray extender) Cartridge door Cartridge access area Print carriage 2 HP Photosmart overview The HP Photosmart at a glance HP Photosmart overview Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description Color graphics display (also referred to... a copy, scanning documents, or printing photos from the control panel, without turning on your computer. 1 HP Photosmart overview Use the HP Photosmart to as provides information for contacting HP support and ordering supplies. You can access many HP Photosmart functions directly from...
...guide introduces basic operations and troubleshooting, as well as the tray extender) Cartridge door Cartridge access area Print carriage 2 HP Photosmart overview The HP Photosmart at a glance HP Photosmart overview Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description Color graphics display (also referred to... a copy, scanning documents, or printing photos from the control panel, without turning on your computer. 1 HP Photosmart overview Use the HP Photosmart to as provides information for contacting HP support and ordering supplies. You can access many HP Photosmart functions directly from...
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... photo selection. OK: Selects a menu setting, value, or photo. When viewing screens other than the Home screen, selects options related to the HP Photosmart control panel features. Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 Name and Description Back: Returns to the current display. Photo: From the Home screen,... USB port Power connection (Use only with the power adapter supplied by HP.) Control panel buttons The following diagram and related table provide a quick reference to the current display. Scan: From the Home screen, opens the Scan Menu. Control panel buttons 3 HP Photosmart overview 2.
... photo selection. OK: Selects a menu setting, value, or photo. When viewing screens other than the Home screen, selects options related to the HP Photosmart control panel features. Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 Name and Description Back: Returns to the current display. Photo: From the Home screen,... USB port Power connection (Use only with the power adapter supplied by HP.) Control panel buttons The following diagram and related table provide a quick reference to the current display. Scan: From the Home screen, opens the Scan Menu. Control panel buttons 3 HP Photosmart overview 2.
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...into the appropriate slot on your memory card until the photo you want to scan from the control panel of the HP Photosmart only. Scan an image You can edit a scanned image and create special projects using a scanned image. 8 HP Photosmart overview NOTE: You can also use the software you can continue to print ...x 15 (4 x 6 inch) photo paper in the paper tray. 2. Press OK. adapter required), TransFlash MicroSD Card, or Secure MultiMedia Card To print one or more photos to the print queue by pressing the button next to select the photo, and then press OK. 5. Press the button next to...
...into the appropriate slot on your memory card until the photo you want to scan from the control panel of the HP Photosmart only. Scan an image You can edit a scanned image and create special projects using a scanned image. 8 HP Photosmart overview NOTE: You can also use the software you can continue to print ...x 15 (4 x 6 inch) photo paper in the paper tray. 2. Press OK. adapter required), TransFlash MicroSD Card, or Secure MultiMedia Card To print one or more photos to the print queue by pressing the button next to select the photo, and then press OK. 5. Press the button next to...
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...the prompts to edit your computer, where you can edit it. Replace the print cartridges 9 The HP Photosmart Software has many tools that you can use to select your product, and then click one of thick originals, such as books, you can remove the lid. Load paper in the memory ... the number of the glass. To make copies of the shopping links on your scanned image. Press the button next to the print cartridges. NOTE: When the ink level for the HP Photosmart, go to the current scan session only. When you have a replacement print cartridge available. NOTE: Ensure that ...
...the prompts to edit your computer, where you can edit it. Replace the print cartridges 9 The HP Photosmart Software has many tools that you can use to select your product, and then click one of thick originals, such as books, you can remove the lid. Load paper in the memory ... the number of the glass. To make copies of the shopping links on your scanned image. Press the button next to the print cartridges. NOTE: When the ink level for the HP Photosmart, go to the current scan session only. When you have a replacement print cartridge available. NOTE: Ensure that ...
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Chapter 1 9. HP Photosmart overview The product aligns the print cartridges. TIP: You can damage it. Turn on the glass, since they can purchase an HP Cleaning Kit for Inkjet Printers and All-in-Ones (Q6260A) that your HP device. Load alignment page print side down on the glass. ... directly on right front corner of the HP Photosmart. To clean the glass 1. When prompted, press OK to : www.shopping.hp.com/accessories-store/printer. Clean the HP Photosmart To ensure that provides everything needed to safely clean your copies and scans remain clear, you might need to prevent...
Chapter 1 9. HP Photosmart overview The product aligns the print cartridges. TIP: You can damage it. Turn on the glass, since they can purchase an HP Cleaning Kit for Inkjet Printers and All-in-Ones (Q6260A) that your HP device. Load alignment page print side down on the glass. ... directly on right front corner of the HP Photosmart. To clean the glass 1. When prompted, press OK to : www.shopping.hp.com/accessories-store/printer. Clean the HP Photosmart To ensure that provides everything needed to safely clean your copies and scans remain clear, you might need to prevent...
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... is switched on the desktop. Solution 2: Reset the product Solution: Turn off . Follow the onscreen instructions and the instructions provided in -One Installer. 7. The product will not turn it is turned on. Hardware setup troubleshooting Use this did not solve the issue, try the ... (Scan Picture and Scan Document), the software has been properly installed. Open the Applications:Hewlett-Packard folder. 3. Plug the power cord into a switched outlet, make sure the power strip is switched to solve any problems you use the power cord that came with the HP Photosmart. Or...
... is switched on the desktop. Solution 2: Reset the product Solution: Turn off . Follow the onscreen instructions and the instructions provided in -One Installer. 7. The product will not turn it is turned on. Hardware setup troubleshooting Use this did not solve the issue, try the ... (Scan Picture and Scan Document), the software has been properly installed. Open the Applications:Hewlett-Packard folder. 3. Plug the power cord into a switched outlet, make sure the power strip is switched to solve any problems you use the power cord that came with the HP Photosmart. Or...
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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...22 5 Scan Scan to a computer...27 Scan to a memory card...28 6 ...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 troubleshooting...81 Scan troubleshooting...85 Errors...87 12 ...
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...22 5 Scan Scan to a computer...27 Scan to a memory card...28 6 ...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 troubleshooting...81 Scan troubleshooting...85 Errors...87 12 ...
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1 HP Photosmart C4600 series Help For information about the HP Photosmart, see: • "Get to know the HP Photosmart" on page 5 • "Print" on page 13 • "Scan" on page 27 • "Copy" on page 31 • "Reprint photos" on page 35 • "Save photos" on page 37 • "Work with cartridges" on page 39 • "Technical information" on page 123 HP Photosmart C4600 series Help HP Photosmart C4600 series Help 3
1 HP Photosmart C4600 series Help For information about the HP Photosmart, see: • "Get to know the HP Photosmart" on page 5 • "Print" on page 13 • "Scan" on page 27 • "Copy" on page 31 • "Reprint photos" on page 35 • "Save photos" on page 37 • "Work with cartridges" on page 39 • "Technical information" on page 123 HP Photosmart C4600 series Help HP Photosmart C4600 series Help 3
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... 2 Control panel features Figure 2-2 Control panel features Scan Photo 2. When viewing screens other than the Home screen, selects options related to the current display. 6 Copy: From the Home screen, opens the Copy Menu. Get to know the HP Photosmart 6 Get to the previous screen. 2 Cancel: ...Stops the current operation, restores default settings, and clears the current photo selection. 3 OK: Selects a menu setting, value, or photo. 4 Scan: From the Home screen, opens the...
... 2 Control panel features Figure 2-2 Control panel features Scan Photo 2. When viewing screens other than the Home screen, selects options related to the current display. 6 Copy: From the Home screen, opens the Copy Menu. Get to know the HP Photosmart 6 Get to the previous screen. 2 Cancel: ...Stops the current operation, restores default settings, and clears the current photo selection. 3 OK: Selects a menu setting, value, or photo. 4 Scan: From the Home screen, opens the...
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.... You will ensure your country/region, some of paper in the HP Photosmart, including letter or A4 paper, photo paper, transparencies, and envelopes. Your prints have HP photo papers with or without tabs). HP Advanced Photo Paper This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish ... low cost, 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 easy handling without smudging. If you have a look for...
.... You will ensure your country/region, some of paper in the HP Photosmart, including letter or A4 paper, photo paper, transparencies, and envelopes. Your prints have HP photo papers with or without tabs). HP Advanced Photo Paper This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish ... low cost, 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 easy handling without smudging. If you have a look for...
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Lift lid on right front corner of glass. b. Scan Scan 27 Load original print side down on product. Load original. 5 Scan • "Scan to a computer" on page 27 • "Scan to a memory card" on page 28 • "Scan and reprint photos" on page 35 Scan to a computer To scan to a computer 1. a.
Lift lid on right front corner of glass. b. Scan Scan 27 Load original print side down on product. Load original. 5 Scan • "Scan to a computer" on page 27 • "Scan to a memory card" on page 28 • "Scan and reprint photos" on page 35 Scan to a computer To scan to a computer 1. a.
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b. a. Start scan. Press button next to Scan to Scan. Scan 28 Scan a. Load original print side down on product. Press button next to PC. Lift lid on right front corner of glass. Close lid. 2. b. Chapter 5 c. Connect to a memory card 1. Related topics "Stop the current job" on page 121 Scan to a memory card To save a scan to computer. 3. Load original.
b. a. Start scan. Press button next to Scan to Scan. Scan 28 Scan a. Load original print side down on product. Press button next to PC. Lift lid on right front corner of glass. Close lid. 2. b. Chapter 5 c. Connect to a memory card 1. Related topics "Stop the current job" on page 121 Scan to a memory card To save a scan to computer. 3. Load original.
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...Picture card 3 CompactFlash (CF) types I and II 4 Front USB port (for storage devices) 4. Close lid. 2. Press button next to Scan to Memory Card. Scan 1 Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Select, Memory Stick Magic Gate, Memory Stick Duo or Pro Duo (adapter optional), Memory Stick Pro... optional), or Memory Stick Micro (adapter required) 2 MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMC Plus, Secure MultiMedia Card, MMC Mobile (RS-MMC; Start scan. ▲ Press button next to Scan to Memory Card. 3. Press button next to a memory card 29 c. Related topics "Stop the current job" on page 121...
...Picture card 3 CompactFlash (CF) types I and II 4 Front USB port (for storage devices) 4. Close lid. 2. Press button next to Scan to Memory Card. Scan 1 Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Select, Memory Stick Magic Gate, Memory Stick Duo or Pro Duo (adapter optional), Memory Stick Pro... optional), or Memory Stick Micro (adapter required) 2 MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMC Plus, Secure MultiMedia Card, MMC Mobile (RS-MMC; Start scan. ▲ Press button next to Scan to Memory Card. 3. Press button next to a memory card 29 c. Related topics "Stop the current job" on page 121...
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b. b. Load page print side down on right front corner of glass, and then press OK to print a cartridge alignment page. c. a. a. Remove alignment page and recycle or discard it clicks into place. Remove plastic tape by using the pink pull tab. When prompted, press OK to scan page. Replace the cartridges 41 Work with cartridges d. Align cartridges. Insert new cartridge. Line up colored shaped icons, then slide cartridge into slot until it . 3. Remove cartridge from packaging. Close cartridge door. 4. c.
b. b. Load page print side down on right front corner of glass, and then press OK to print a cartridge alignment page. c. a. a. Remove alignment page and recycle or discard it clicks into place. Remove plastic tape by using the pink pull tab. When prompted, press OK to scan page. Replace the cartridges 41 Work with cartridges d. Align cartridges. Insert new cartridge. Line up colored shaped icons, then slide cartridge into slot until it . 3. Remove cartridge from packaging. Close cartridge door. 4. c.
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...removed from the control panel (such as grayscale. Colors print as copying or scanning an original). NOTE: Ordering cartridges online is not supported in all countries/regions. NOTE: When the HP Photosmart operates in the product, verify that the print cartridge is displayed on screen...print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Cartridge information and links to operate the HP Photosmart with only one print cartridge. If the message is displayed and two print cartridges are installed in ink-backup mode, a message is...
...removed from the control panel (such as grayscale. Colors print as copying or scanning an original). NOTE: Ordering cartridges online is not supported in all countries/regions. NOTE: When the HP Photosmart operates in the product, verify that the print cartridge is displayed on screen...print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Cartridge information and links to operate the HP Photosmart with only one print cartridge. If the message is displayed and two print cartridges are installed in ink-backup mode, a message is...
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...; Print quality troubleshooting • Print troubleshooting • Memory card troubleshooting • Copy troubleshooting • Scan troubleshooting • Errors HP support • Support process • HP support by phone • Additional warranty options Support process If you register the product 3. HP online support is the fastest source for common problems • Proactive product updates, support...
...; Print quality troubleshooting • Print troubleshooting • Memory card troubleshooting • Copy troubleshooting • Scan troubleshooting • Errors HP support • Support process • HP support by phone • Additional warranty options Support process If you register the product 3. HP online support is the fastest source for common problems • Proactive product updates, support...
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... System Checks screen appears • I received a message that the software is complete, the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon appears in the Windows system tray. Turn off the product, wait one minute, then restart it ). 3. This section contains the following topics: • The product... installed on the computer. Reinstall the HP Photosmart software. When the software installation is properly installed, double-click the HP Solution Center icon on the desktop. If the HP Solution Center shows the essential icons (Scan Picture and Scan Document), the software has been properly installed...
... System Checks screen appears • I received a message that the software is complete, the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon appears in the Windows system tray. Turn off the product, wait one minute, then restart it ). 3. This section contains the following topics: • The product... installed on the computer. Reinstall the HP Photosmart software. When the software installation is properly installed, double-click the HP Solution Center icon on the desktop. If the HP Solution Center shows the essential icons (Scan Picture and Scan Document), the software has been properly installed...
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...then press the button next to OK to be removed. Solve a problem 72 Solve a problem NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the input tray when you align the print cartridges, the alignment will ... cartridge alignment sheet. 7. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. Click the Device Services tab. 5. If this did not solve the issue, try the alignment again. In the Print Settings area, click Printer Toolbox. Cause: The print cartridges needed to scan the page. Chapter 10 Some software ...
...then press the button next to OK to be removed. Solve a problem 72 Solve a problem NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the input tray when you align the print cartridges, the alignment will ... cartridge alignment sheet. 7. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. Click the Device Services tab. 5. If this did not solve the issue, try the alignment again. In the Print Settings area, click Printer Toolbox. Cause: The print cartridges needed to scan the page. Chapter 10 Some software ...