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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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... card slot for Secure Digital and xD cards Paper tray Paper tray extender (also referred to quickly and easily accomplish tasks such as making a copy, scanning documents, or printing photos from the control panel, without turning on your computer. You can access many HP Photosmart functions directly from a memory card.
... card slot for Secure Digital and xD cards Paper tray Paper tray extender (also referred to quickly and easily accomplish tasks such as making a copy, scanning documents, or printing photos from the control panel, without turning on your computer. You can access many HP Photosmart functions directly from a memory card.
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...the Home screen, selects options related to the current display. When viewing screens other than the Home screen, selects options related to the HP Photosmart control panel features. Cancel: Stops the current operation, restores default settings, and clears the current photo selection. When viewing screens other ...selects options related to the previous screen. Control panel buttons 3 Copy: From the Home screen, opens the Copy Menu. Scan: From the Home screen, opens the Scan Menu. (continued) Label 12 13 14 15 16 17 Description Glass Lid-backing Lid Rear door Rear USB port Power ...
...the Home screen, selects options related to the current display. When viewing screens other than the Home screen, selects options related to the HP Photosmart control panel features. Cancel: Stops the current operation, restores default settings, and clears the current photo selection. When viewing screens other ...selects options related to the previous screen. Control panel buttons 3 Copy: From the Home screen, opens the Copy Menu. Scan: From the Home screen, opens the Scan Menu. (continued) Label 12 13 14 15 16 17 Description Glass Lid-backing Lid Rear door Rear USB port Power ...
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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 scan from the control panel of the HP Photosmart only. Press OK. NOTE: You can also use the software you ...(adapter required), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMC Plus, MMC Mobile (RS-MMC; Scan an image You can edit a scanned image and create special projects using a scanned image. 8 HP Photosmart overview Leave the default settings as 4 x 6 photo and Borderless. 6. This section explains how to Print ...
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 scan from the control panel of the HP Photosmart only. Press OK. NOTE: You can also use the software you ...(adapter required), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMC Plus, MMC Mobile (RS-MMC; Scan an image You can edit a scanned image and create special projects using a scanned image. 8 HP Photosmart overview Leave the default settings as 4 x 6 photo and Borderless. 6. This section explains how to Print ...
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...the print cartridge is low, a message appears on your original print side down on the page. Replace the print cartridges 9 The Scan Menu appears. 3. The HP Photosmart Software has many tools that you can improve the overall image quality by using the software installed with the.... Load your product, and then click one of copies. 6. You can remove the lid. You should also replace the print cartridges when you see faded text or if you are no memory cards inserted in the paper tray. 2. HP Photosmart overview To scan to PC. TIP: To make quality copies...
...the print cartridge is low, a message appears on your original print side down on the page. Replace the print cartridges 9 The Scan Menu appears. 3. The HP Photosmart Software has many tools that you can improve the overall image quality by using the software installed with the.... Load your product, and then click one of copies. 6. You can remove the lid. You should also replace the print cartridges when you see faded text or if you are no memory cards inserted in the paper tray. 2. HP Photosmart overview To scan to PC. TIP: To make quality copies...
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... power cord, and raise the lid. 2. Do not place or spray liquid directly on the product. 12 HP Photosmart overview The liquid might need to scan page. Chapter 1 9. HP Photosmart overview The product aligns the print cartridges. To clean the glass 1. Dry the glass with a nonabrasive glass ... benzene, or carbon tetrachloride on right front corner of the HP Photosmart. Load alignment page print side down on the glass, since they can purchase an HP Cleaning Kit for Inkjet Printers and All-in-Ones (Q6260A) that your HP device. Clean the glass with a soft cloth or sponge slightly...
... power cord, and raise the lid. 2. Do not place or spray liquid directly on the product. 12 HP Photosmart overview The liquid might need to scan page. Chapter 1 9. HP Photosmart overview The product aligns the print cartridges. To clean the glass 1. Dry the glass with a nonabrasive glass ... benzene, or carbon tetrachloride on right front corner of the HP Photosmart. Load alignment page print side down on the glass, since they can purchase an HP Cleaning Kit for Inkjet Printers and All-in-Ones (Q6260A) that your HP device. Clean the glass with a soft cloth or sponge slightly...
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...HP ...the product to make sure it on. Disconnect the HP Photosmart from a Mac and then reinstall 1. Or, ... time, you might encounter while setting up the HP Photosmart hardware. If this did not solve the issue...use the power cord that came with the HP Photosmart. Solution 3: Press the On button more slowly...too quickly. To reinstall the software, insert the HP Photosmart CD-ROM into a switched outlet, make sure...-click the HP Solution Center icon on but still does ...cord provided. If the HP Solution Center shows the essential icons (Scan Picture and Scan Document), the software ...
...HP ...the product to make sure it on. Disconnect the HP Photosmart from a Mac and then reinstall 1. Or, ... time, you might encounter while setting up the HP Photosmart hardware. If this did not solve the issue...use the power cord that came with the HP Photosmart. Solution 3: Press the On button more slowly...too quickly. To reinstall the software, insert the HP Photosmart CD-ROM into a switched outlet, make sure...-click the HP Solution Center icon on but still does ...cord provided. If the HP Solution Center shows the essential icons (Scan Picture and Scan Document), the software ...
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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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.... 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 Scan Menu. When viewing screens ... Copy: From the Home screen, opens the Copy Menu. Chapter 2 Control panel features Figure 2-2 Control panel features Scan Photo 2. Copy 1 Back: Returns to know the HP Photosmart When viewing screens other than the Home screen, selects options related to the current display. 5 Photo: From the ...
.... 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 Scan Menu. When viewing screens ... Copy: From the Home screen, opens the Copy Menu. Chapter 2 Control panel features Figure 2-2 Control panel features Scan Photo 2. Copy 1 Back: Returns to know the HP Photosmart When viewing screens other than the Home screen, selects options related to the current display. 5 Photo: From the ...
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...is acid-free. For longer-lasting photos, it is loaded incorrectly. NOTE: Sensors in 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. If you are printing. glossy or soft ... and type for casual photo printing. By default, the HP Photosmart is available in semi-gloss finish in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with any inkjet printer. When you print using HP papers that paper. For longer-lasting photos, it is ...
...is acid-free. For longer-lasting photos, it is loaded incorrectly. NOTE: Sensors in 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. If you are printing. glossy or soft ... and type for casual photo printing. By default, the HP Photosmart is available in semi-gloss finish in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with any inkjet printer. When you print using HP papers that paper. For longer-lasting photos, it is ...
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a. b. Load original print side down on page 35 Scan to a computer To scan to a computer 1. Scan Scan 27 Load original. 5 Scan • "Scan to a computer" on page 27 • "Scan to a memory card" on page 28 • "Scan and reprint photos" on right front corner of glass. Lift lid on product.
a. b. Load original print side down on page 35 Scan to a computer To scan to a computer 1. Scan Scan 27 Load original. 5 Scan • "Scan to a computer" on page 27 • "Scan to a memory card" on page 28 • "Scan and reprint photos" on right front corner of glass. Lift lid on product.
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Press button next to PC. Press button next to Scan to Scan. Lift lid on right front corner of glass. b. Related topics "Stop the current job" on page 121 Scan to a memory card To save a scan to computer. 3. a. Connect to a memory card 1. Load original print side down on product. Close lid. 2. Start scan. Load original. b. Scan 28 Scan Chapter 5 c. a.
Press button next to PC. Press button next to Scan to Scan. Lift lid on right front corner of glass. b. Related topics "Stop the current job" on page 121 Scan to a memory card To save a scan to computer. 3. a. Connect to a memory card 1. Load original print side down on product. Close lid. 2. Start scan. Load original. b. Scan 28 Scan Chapter 5 c. a.
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... Card (adapter required), or xD-Picture card 3 CompactFlash (CF) types I and II 4 Front USB port (for storage devices) 4. Start scan. ▲ Press button next to Scan to Scan. Press button next to Memory Card. Scan 1 Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Select, Memory Stick Magic Gate, Memory Stick Duo or Pro Duo (adapter... Memory Stick Micro (adapter required) 2 MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMC Plus, Secure MultiMedia Card, MMC Mobile (RS-MMC; a. Related topics "Stop the current job" on page 121 Scan to Memory Card. 3. Insert memory. Close lid. 2. Select...
... Card (adapter required), or xD-Picture card 3 CompactFlash (CF) types I and II 4 Front USB port (for storage devices) 4. Start scan. ▲ Press button next to Scan to Scan. Press button next to Memory Card. Scan 1 Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Select, Memory Stick Magic Gate, Memory Stick Duo or Pro Duo (adapter... Memory Stick Micro (adapter required) 2 MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMC Plus, Secure MultiMedia Card, MMC Mobile (RS-MMC; a. Related topics "Stop the current job" on page 121 Scan to Memory Card. 3. Insert memory. Close lid. 2. Select...
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Remove cartridge from packaging. Line up colored shaped icons, then slide cartridge into place. b. Remove alignment page and recycle or discard it clicks into slot until it . Align cartridges. c. Work with cartridges d. a. c. Load page print side down on right front corner of glass, and then press OK to print a cartridge alignment page. When prompted, press OK to scan page. Insert new cartridge. b. Replace the cartridges 41 a. 3. Close cartridge door. 4. Remove plastic tape by using the pink pull tab.
Remove cartridge from packaging. Line up colored shaped icons, then slide cartridge into place. b. Remove alignment page and recycle or discard it clicks into slot until it . Align cartridges. c. Work with cartridges d. a. c. Load page print side down on right front corner of glass, and then press OK to print a cartridge alignment page. When prompted, press OK to scan page. Insert new cartridge. b. Replace the cartridges 41 a. 3. Close cartridge door. 4. Remove plastic tape by using the pink pull tab.
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...addition, you can only print jobs from the control panel (such as copying or scanning an original). NOTE: Ordering cartridges online is removed from each print cartridge. The ink... the computer. If the message is displayed and two print cartridges are installed in ink-backup mode slows the HP Photosmart and affects the quality of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridge carriage. For more information about ... 42 • "Ink-backup mode" on page 42 Order ink supplies To learn which HP supplies work with only one print cartridge. Colors print as grayscale.
...addition, you can only print jobs from the control panel (such as copying or scanning an original). NOTE: Ordering cartridges online is removed from each print cartridge. The ink... the computer. If the message is displayed and two print cartridges are installed in ink-backup mode slows the HP Photosmart and affects the quality of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridge carriage. For more information about ... 42 • "Ink-backup mode" on page 42 Order ink supplies To learn which HP supplies work with only one print cartridge. Colors print as grayscale.
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...available when you have a problem, follow these steps: 1. 10 Solve a problem This section contains the following topics: • HP support • Uninstall and reinstall the software • Setup troubleshooting • Print quality troubleshooting • Print troubleshooting •...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. Call HP support. Visit the HP online support Web site at www...
...available when you have a problem, follow these steps: 1. 10 Solve a problem This section contains the following topics: • HP support • Uninstall and reinstall the software • Setup troubleshooting • Print quality troubleshooting • Print troubleshooting •...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. Call HP support. Visit the HP online support Web site at www...
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...one minute, then restart it ). 3. This section contains the following topics: • The product will not turn on • I connected the USB cable, but I received a message that the software is complete, the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon appears in the Windows system tray. Reinstall the HP Photosmart..., you have already installed it . 5. If the HP Solution Center shows the essential icons (Scan Picture and Scan Document), the software has been properly installed. Restart your computer before the HP Photosmart software is connected to the computer using the product with...
...one minute, then restart it ). 3. This section contains the following topics: • The product will not turn on • I connected the USB cable, but I received a message that the software is complete, the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon appears in the Windows system tray. Reinstall the HP Photosmart..., you have already installed it . 5. If the HP Solution Center shows the essential icons (Scan Picture and Scan Document), the software has been properly installed. Restart your computer before the HP Photosmart software is connected to the computer using the product with...
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...When the On button stops flashing, the alignment is loaded in the input tray, then press the button next to scan the page. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog box. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 6. When prompted, ensure plain white letter or...then try the alignment again. NOTE: If you have jagged edges when enlarged or printed. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Chapter 10 Some software applications offer custom fonts that have colored paper loaded in the input tray when you align the ...
...When the On button stops flashing, the alignment is loaded in the input tray, then press the button next to scan the page. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog box. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 6. When prompted, ensure plain white letter or...then try the alignment again. NOTE: If you have jagged edges when enlarged or printed. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Chapter 10 Some software applications offer custom fonts that have colored paper loaded in the input tray when you align the ...
