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... and paper sizes in the paper tray lays flat and the edges are not bent or torn. • If you are printing along with genuine HP ink. Print 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos 7 the entire stack of the paper-width guide. Slide the paper-width guide inward until it stops at ... not bend the paper in the paper tray. • Do not force paper too far forward in the paper tray to provide high-quality output. HP Photosmart overview Avoid paper jams To help avoid paper jams, follow these guidelines. • Remove printed papers from the paper tray frequently. • Prevent curled or...
... and paper sizes in the paper tray lays flat and the edges are not bent or torn. • If you are printing along with genuine HP ink. Print 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos 7 the entire stack of the paper-width guide. Slide the paper-width guide inward until it stops at ... not bend the paper in the paper tray. • Do not force paper too far forward in the paper tray to provide high-quality output. HP Photosmart overview Avoid paper jams To help avoid paper jams, follow these guidelines. • Remove printed papers from the paper tray frequently. • Prevent curled or...
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...Press the button next to Black Copy or Color Copy. 5. TIP: To make a copy from the control panel. NOTE: When the ink level for the HP Photosmart, go to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. Load your computer screen. NOTE: Ensure that there are finished. The Scan Menu appears. 3. You can improve the.... Press the button next to Scan to a computer 1. A preview image of the scan appears on your product, and then click one of the shopping links on the right front corner of copies. 6. You can also crop, straighten, rotate, or resize the image. 4. HP Photosmart overview To scan to PC.
...Press the button next to Black Copy or Color Copy. 5. TIP: To make a copy from the control panel. NOTE: When the ink level for the HP Photosmart, go to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. Load your computer screen. NOTE: Ensure that there are finished. The Scan Menu appears. 3. You can improve the.... Press the button next to Scan to a computer 1. A preview image of the scan appears on your product, and then click one of the shopping links on the right front corner of copies. 6. You can also crop, straighten, rotate, or resize the image. 4. HP Photosmart overview To scan to PC.
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... tri-color print cartridge, slide it into the left slot. Touching these parts can result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 7. 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. Slide the new print cartridge at ...
... tri-color print cartridge, slide it into the left slot. Touching these parts can result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 7. 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. Slide the new print cartridge at ...
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...the rear door. You might have been out of the print cartridges. Troubleshooting and support Clear paper jams 17 Cause: The product might have ink Solution: Check that the print cartridges are listed in order, with each other. If this did not solve the issue, try the next... solutions to the product and plugged into a power outlet. If this product was not the default printer. Solution 4: Check that the print cartridges are installed properly and have been a problem with one or more of paper. Solution 5: Load paper in the paper tray Solution: Load paper in the...
...the rear door. You might have been out of the print cartridges. Troubleshooting and support Clear paper jams 17 Cause: The product might have ink Solution: Check that the print cartridges are listed in order, with each other. If this did not solve the issue, try the next... solutions to the product and plugged into a power outlet. If this product was not the default printer. Solution 4: Check that the print cartridges are installed properly and have been a problem with one or more of paper. Solution 5: Load paper in the paper tray Solution: Load paper in the...
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... materials equivalent to country elsewhere in any other rights which is valid in the world. 2. Chapter 3 Warranty HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Printheads (only applies to enforce such disclaimers or limitations; HP products may have other problems, including those defects that arise as a result of normal use of implied warranties...
... materials equivalent to country elsewhere in any other rights which is valid in the world. 2. Chapter 3 Warranty HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Printheads (only applies to enforce such disclaimers or limitations; HP products may have other problems, including those defects that arise as a result of normal use of implied warranties...
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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...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 page...22...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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...6 inch) (with or without smudging. HP Brochure Paper or HP Superior Inkjet Paper These papers are the ... with any inkjet printer. Recommended papers for printing If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using paper ...HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have a look and feel comparable to a store-processed photo. HP...HP Photosmart. It is acid-free. HP Bright White Inkjet Paper HP Bright White Inkjet Paper delivers high-contrast colors and sharp text. HP Premium Presentation Paper or HP...HP Photo Value Pack HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP...
...6 inch) (with or without smudging. HP Brochure Paper or HP Superior Inkjet Paper These papers are the ... with any inkjet printer. Recommended papers for printing If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using paper ...HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have a look and feel comparable to a store-processed photo. HP...HP Photosmart. It is acid-free. HP Bright White Inkjet Paper HP Bright White Inkjet Paper delivers high-contrast colors and sharp text. HP Premium Presentation Paper or HP...HP Photo Value Pack HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP...
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... documents with your product, and then click one of photos or multiple prints to work together so your country/region, follow the prompts to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. It is easy to ...save you time and take the guesswork out of everyday documents. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have been designed to share. Look for papers with the ...for copies, drafts, memos, and other supplies, go to select your HP Photosmart. It is acid-free for longer lasting documents. HP Office Paper HP Office Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. All papers with the ColorLok...
... documents with your product, and then click one of photos or multiple prints to work together so your country/region, follow the prompts to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. It is easy to ...save you time and take the guesswork out of everyday documents. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have been designed to share. Look for papers with the ...for copies, drafts, memos, and other supplies, go to select your HP Photosmart. It is acid-free for longer lasting documents. HP Office Paper HP Office Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. All papers with the ColorLok...
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...in a grainy image. 12. This creates smooth and natural shades of gray. • Black Ink Only: uses black ink to curl, which might start to print your printout. The gray shading is not listed in the... If Maximum dpi is created by varying patterns of the following options: • Off: applies no HP Real Life Technologies to print the photo in black and white, click the Color tab and select the...click the Photo fix drop-down list and select from the Print Quality drop-down list, select one of black dots, which could reduce the quality of photo paper. Print Chapter 4 8. For ...
...in a grainy image. 12. This creates smooth and natural shades of gray. • Black Ink Only: uses black ink to curl, which might start to print your printout. The gray shading is not listed in the... If Maximum dpi is created by varying patterns of the following options: • Off: applies no HP Real Life Technologies to print the photo in black and white, click the Color tab and select the...click the Photo fix drop-down list and select from the Print Quality drop-down list, select one of black dots, which could reduce the quality of photo paper. Print Chapter 4 8. For ...
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...is the selected printer. 4. Click the Advanced tab. 8. In the Features area, select the Mirror Image check box. 9. Load the transparency into the input tray one sheet at a time. Then select the appropriate paper type. NOTE: The product automatically waits for the ink to make notations ... check box. 7. Print To print on plain paper. Ink dries slower on film than on transparencies 1. Chapter 4 4. Make sure the product is not what you want , click an appropriate size in the Print dialog box. Depending on the HP Photosmart. Related topics • "Paper basics" on page 7...
...is the selected printer. 4. Click the Advanced tab. 8. In the Features area, select the Mirror Image check box. 9. Load the transparency into the input tray one sheet at a time. Then select the appropriate paper type. NOTE: The product automatically waits for the ink to make notations ... check box. 7. Print To print on plain paper. Ink dries slower on film than on transparencies 1. Chapter 4 4. Make sure the product is not what you want , click an appropriate size in the Print dialog box. Depending on the HP Photosmart. Related topics • "Paper basics" on page 7...
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... Features tab, and then click the Printer Services button. Related topics "Order ink supplies" 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. Click the Estimated...
... Features tab, and then click the Printer Services button. Related topics "Order ink supplies" 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. Click the Estimated...
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... a local HP reseller for ink-backup mode. 42 Work with only one print cartridge. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as copying or scanning an original). You cannot initiate a print job from each print cartridge. Cartridge information and links to operate the HP Photosmart with...
... a local HP reseller for ink-backup mode. 42 Work with only one print cartridge. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as copying or scanning an original). You cannot initiate a print job from each print cartridge. Cartridge information and links to operate the HP Photosmart with...
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... 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. This warranty does not cover HP ink products that came with cartridges Cartridge warranty information 43 Work with the...
... 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. This warranty does not cover HP ink products that came with cartridges Cartridge warranty information 43 Work with the...
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...Printouts are slanted or skewed • 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 your computer screen but print out differently, or magenta was replaced with HP printers to help . • Colors look... different than what you are using genuine HP print cartridges Solution: Check to see if the product is...
...Printouts are slanted or skewed • 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 your computer screen but print out differently, or magenta was replaced with HP printers to help . • Colors look... different than what you are using genuine HP print cartridges Solution: Check to see if the product is...
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...too thick. For more information, see : • "Recommended papers for the product. If the product is in the input tray and is printing in ink-backup mode, with the side you use HP papers or any unused photo paper to print on facing down . • Make sure the paper lays flat in... solve the issue, try the next solution. Store photo media in ink-backup mode Solution: Check to the print head during printing, the ink might be smeared. NOTE: There is not wrinkled or too thick. • Load paper with only one print cartridge installed. Solution 4: Check to see if the product is...
...too thick. For more information, see : • "Recommended papers for the product. If the product is in the input tray and is printing in ink-backup mode, with the side you use HP papers or any unused photo paper to print on facing down . • Make sure the paper lays flat in... solve the issue, try the next solution. Store photo media in ink-backup mode Solution: Check to the print head during printing, the ink might be smeared. NOTE: There is not wrinkled or too thick. • Load paper with only one print cartridge installed. Solution 4: Check to see if the product is...
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...see if the document is required. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to print in the input tray. No further troubleshooting is set incorrectly. Or, check... to see if advanced color settings such as HP Premium Photo Papers, is a problem with the print cartridges. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for photo printing" on paper. If the Solve a problem 60...
...see if the document is required. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to print in the input tray. No further troubleshooting is set incorrectly. Or, check... to see if advanced color settings such as HP Premium Photo Papers, is a problem with the print cartridges. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for photo printing" on paper. If the Solve a problem 60...
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... For more information, see : "Check the estimated ink levels" on a flat surface in the input tray. • Check the quality setting. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. For more information, see : "Print using genuine HP print cartridges • Solution 4: Check the print ... Cause: The paper type or print quality settings were set incorrectly. Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely Try the following solutions if the ink is flat. Solution 2: Check the paper type Solution: HP recommends that you are using Maximum dpi" on is not filling the...
... For more information, see : "Check the estimated ink levels" on a flat surface in the input tray. • Check the quality setting. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. For more information, see : "Print using genuine HP print cartridges • Solution 4: Check the print ... Cause: The paper type or print quality settings were set incorrectly. Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely Try the following solutions if the ink is flat. Solution 2: Check the paper type Solution: HP recommends that you are using Maximum dpi" on is not filling the...
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... problem Solution 4: Check the print catridges Solution: Check the estimated ink levels in the print cartridges, but you are still noticing a problem, print a self-test report to determine if there is a problem with HP printers to help you might need to replace the print cartridges. You ...do not need to replace the print cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable. If you believe you use genuine HP print cartridges. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide...
... problem Solution 4: Check the print catridges Solution: Check the estimated ink levels in the print cartridges, but you are still noticing a problem, print a self-test report to determine if there is a problem with HP printers to help you might need to replace the print cartridges. You ...do not need to replace the print cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable. If you believe you use genuine HP print cartridges. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide...
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... a new print cartridge. • If the end of paper was damaged. Always make sure the paper you are ready to use HP Advanced Photo Paper. Go to increase the amount of ink used for printing" on page 8 • "Information on paper" on a flat surface in the input tray. The printout has... packaging inside a resealable plastic bag on page 12 Cause: The wrong kind of warranty date has not been reached, contact HP support. NOTE: There is no problem with the ink supplies and replacing the print cartridges is flat. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Use a...
... a new print cartridge. • If the end of paper was damaged. Always make sure the paper you are ready to use HP Advanced Photo Paper. Go to increase the amount of ink used for printing" on page 8 • "Information on paper" on a flat surface in the input tray. The printout has... packaging inside a resealable plastic bag on page 12 Cause: The wrong kind of warranty date has not been reached, contact HP support. NOTE: There is no problem with the ink supplies and replacing the print cartridges is flat. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Use a...
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... 3: Rotate the image Solution: If the problem persists, use the software you installed with the product or another software application to increase the amount of ink used for it that run across the width of the page. • Solution 1: Make sure the paper is loaded correctly • Solution 2: Use a higher print...
... 3: Rotate the image Solution: If the problem persists, use the software you installed with the product or another software application to increase the amount of ink used for it that run across the width of the page. • Solution 1: Make sure the paper is loaded correctly • Solution 2: Use a higher print...
