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...specifications, legal notices, environmental, regulatory, and support information. Once you have set up the HP Photosmart on the network you add additional computers. In addition, some residual ink is left in the cartridge after it again when you will automatically discover the product on... Readme file contains HP support contact information, operating system requirements, and the most out of your product information. Get the most recent updates to your HP Photosmart Connect to additional computers on a network You can connect the HP Photosmart to more than one computer on a small...
...specifications, legal notices, environmental, regulatory, and support information. Once you have set up the HP Photosmart on the network you add additional computers. In addition, some residual ink is left in the cartridge after it again when you will automatically discover the product on... Readme file contains HP support contact information, operating system requirements, and the most out of your product information. Get the most recent updates to your HP Photosmart Connect to additional computers on a network You can connect the HP Photosmart to more than one computer on a small...
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Contents Contents 1 HP Photosmart C4700 series Help 3 2 Finish setting up the HP Photosmart Add the HP Photosmart to a network 5 Set up a USB connection ...10 3 Get to know the HP Photosmart Printer parts ...11 Control panel features ...12 4 How do I?...13 6 Print Print documents ...21 Print photos ......43 10 Save photos...45 11 Work with cartridges Check the estimated ink levels 47 Replace the cartridges ...48 Order ink supplies ...50 Cartridge warranty information 51 12 Solve a problem HP support ...53 Setup troubleshooting ...54 Print troubleshooting ...60 Print quality troubleshooting...
Contents Contents 1 HP Photosmart C4700 series Help 3 2 Finish setting up the HP Photosmart Add the HP Photosmart to a network 5 Set up a USB connection ...10 3 Get to know the HP Photosmart Printer parts ...11 Control panel features ...12 4 How do I?...13 6 Print Print documents ...21 Print photos ......43 10 Save photos...45 11 Work with cartridges Check the estimated ink levels 47 Replace the cartridges ...48 Order ink supplies ...50 Cartridge warranty information 51 12 Solve a problem HP support ...53 Setup troubleshooting ...54 Print troubleshooting ...60 Print quality troubleshooting...
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...for the type of project you time and take the guesswork out of printing affordable professional photos with or without tabs). Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have a look and feel comparable to share. Paper basics 15 Get sharp, crisp images when you want ...15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with any inkjet printer. It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with your product, and then click one of the shopping links on your photos are available in the HP Photosmart, including letter or A4 paper, photo paper, transparencies, ...
...for the type of project you time and take the guesswork out of printing affordable professional photos with or without tabs). Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have a look and feel comparable to share. Paper basics 15 Get sharp, crisp images when you want ...15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with any inkjet printer. It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with your product, and then click one of the shopping links on your photos are available in the HP Photosmart, including letter or A4 paper, photo paper, transparencies, ...
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...sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with your HP Photosmart. This affordable, photo paper dries quickly for easy handling without tabs), 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch... inch, and 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with any inkjet printer. HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film makes your country/region, some of project you are glossy-... . HP Brochure Paper or HP Superior Inkjet Paper These papers are printing. HP Iron-On Transfers HP Iron-on both sides for presentation, proposals, reports, and newsletters. Original HP inks and HP Advanced ...
...sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with your HP Photosmart. This affordable, photo paper dries quickly for easy handling without tabs), 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch... inch, and 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with any inkjet printer. HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film makes your country/region, some of project you are glossy-... . HP Brochure Paper or HP Superior Inkjet Paper These papers are printing. HP Iron-On Transfers HP Iron-on both sides for presentation, proposals, reports, and newsletters. Original HP inks and HP Advanced ...
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...in the Paper Type list. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 4. Make sure you have selected the correct printer. 4. Click the Features tab. 6. Click Print or OK to select options such as As laid out on the HP Photosmart. TIP: If you want to make notations on page 103 Print..., and then click Print or OK in Internet Explorer, click the Options tab to print the Web page. NOTE: The product automatically waits for the ink to dry before handling the transparency. Related topics • "Paper basics" on page 15 • "View the print resolution" on page 30 ...
...in the Paper Type list. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 4. Make sure you have selected the correct printer. 4. Click the Features tab. 6. Click Print or OK to select options such as As laid out on the HP Photosmart. TIP: If you want to make notations on page 103 Print..., and then click Print or OK in Internet Explorer, click the Options tab to print the Web page. NOTE: The product automatically waits for the ink to dry before handling the transparency. Related topics • "Paper basics" on page 15 • "View the print resolution" on page 30 ...
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..." on page 50 Work with cartridges 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. To check the ink levels from the Print Properties dialog box. The estimated...
..." on page 50 Work with cartridges 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. To check the ink levels from the Print Properties dialog box. The estimated...
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... ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of plastic tape has been removed from the computer. For more information about purchasing cartridges. During ink-backup mode, the product can find cartridge information and order online by visiting www.hp.com/buy/ supplies. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the HP Photosmart...
... ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of plastic tape has been removed from the computer. For more information about purchasing cartridges. During ink-backup mode, the product can find cartridge information and order online by visiting www.hp.com/buy/ supplies. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the HP Photosmart...
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...or tampered with the product. This warranty does not cover HP ink products that came with . The end of warranty date, in YYYY/ MM/DD format, may be found on the product as the HP ink is used in its designated HP printing device. Work with cartridges Cartridge warranty information 51 ...Cartridge warranty information The HP cartridge warranty is applicable when the product is not depleted and the end of warranty...
...or tampered with the product. This warranty does not cover HP ink products that came with . The end of warranty date, in YYYY/ MM/DD format, may be found on the product as the HP ink is used in its designated HP printing device. Work with cartridges Cartridge warranty information 51 ...Cartridge warranty information The HP cartridge warranty is applicable when the product is not depleted and the end of warranty...
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...• Step 1: Make sure you are using genuine HP print cartridges • Step 2: Check the ink levels Step 1: Make sure you are using genuine HP print cartridges Solution: Check to see if your print cartridges are genuine HP print cartridges. Print troubleshooting Try the following solutions to ... until the issue is complete, the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon appears in order, with HP printers to resolve the issue. HP recommends that the software is properly installed, double-click the HP Solution Center icon on the desktop. If the HP Solution Center shows the essential icons (...
...• Step 1: Make sure you are using genuine HP print cartridges • Step 2: Check the ink levels Step 1: Make sure you are using genuine HP print cartridges Solution: Check to see if your print cartridges are genuine HP print cartridges. Print troubleshooting Try the following solutions to ... until the issue is complete, the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon appears in order, with HP printers to resolve the issue. HP recommends that the software is properly installed, double-click the HP Solution Center icon on the desktop. If the HP Solution Center shows the essential icons (...
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... NOTE: Do not leave unused photo paper in the paper tray. For best results, do not need to avoid possible printing delays. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for the product. Check paper Follow these steps. • Step 1: Use the correct paper type •...type was loaded. For more than one type of paper correctly Step 1: Use the correct paper type Solution: HP recommends that is appropriate for planning purposes only. When you purchased genuine HP print cartridges, go to stack up in the paper tray. Printer service or repairs required as a ...
... NOTE: Do not leave unused photo paper in the paper tray. For best results, do not need to avoid possible printing delays. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for the product. Check paper Follow these steps. • Step 1: Use the correct paper type •...type was loaded. For more than one type of paper correctly Step 1: Use the correct paper type Solution: HP recommends that is appropriate for planning purposes only. When you purchased genuine HP print cartridges, go to stack up in the paper tray. Printer service or repairs required as a ...
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...cartridges Solution: If there is a problem with the print cartridges. If the problem persists, you might need to determine if there is ink remaining in the print cartridges, but you are still noticing a problem, print a self-test report to replace the print cartridges. ... click Settings. 3. Click the Device Services tab. 5. In the Print Settings area, click Printer Toolbox. The product prints a print cartridge alignment sheet. 7. To clean the print cartridges from the HP Photosmart Software 1. NOTE: If you align the print cartridges, the alignment will fail. When the ...
...cartridges Solution: If there is a problem with the print cartridges. If the problem persists, you might need to determine if there is ink remaining in the print cartridges, but you are still noticing a problem, print a self-test report to replace the print cartridges. ... click Settings. 3. Click the Device Services tab. 5. In the Print Settings area, click Printer Toolbox. The product prints a print cartridge alignment sheet. 7. To clean the print cartridges from the HP Photosmart Software 1. NOTE: If you align the print cartridges, the alignment will fail. When the ...
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...Done. 7. Or, check to choose a lower print quality setting if colors are three stages of ink. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from one sheet of paper, and uses an increasing amount of cleaning. Follow the prompts until you are satisfied... with the quality of colors. • Check the print quality setting and make sure photo paper such as HP Advanced Photo Paper is set to be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer...
...Done. 7. Or, check to choose a lower print quality setting if colors are three stages of ink. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from one sheet of paper, and uses an increasing amount of cleaning. Follow the prompts until you are satisfied... with the quality of colors. • Check the print quality setting and make sure photo paper such as HP Advanced Photo Paper is set to be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer...
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... card forward into the appropriate slot until the Photo light turns on top of a photo before the ink is inserted, an error message will blink for an error message telling you that the label faces up...printouts are listed in order, with the most likely solution first. If more than one memory card at a time. Solutions are stacked on . Solution 2: Remove the additional memory card Solution: You ...can insert only one memory card is completely dry, some color distortion may occur in the photo. Remove the additional...
... card forward into the appropriate slot until the Photo light turns on top of a photo before the ink is inserted, an error message will blink for an error message telling you that the label faces up...printouts are listed in order, with the most likely solution first. If more than one memory card at a time. Solutions are stacked on . Solution 2: Remove the additional memory card Solution: You ...can insert only one memory card is completely dry, some color distortion may occur in the photo. Remove the additional...
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...memory. Solution 2: Empty the Recycle Bin on your desktop Solution: Empty the Recycle Bin on your desktop. This includes applications that run in ink-backup mode with only the black print cartridge installed. Install the tri-color print cartridge. You might also need to remove files from the ..., try the next solution. Cause: For scanning, there must be at least 50 MB of disk space • Card access error • Use only one card at a time • Card is inserted incorrectly • Card is damaged • Card is not fully inserted Cannot crop Try the following is...
...memory. Solution 2: Empty the Recycle Bin on your desktop Solution: Empty the Recycle Bin on your desktop. This includes applications that run in ink-backup mode with only the black print cartridge installed. Install the tri-color print cartridge. You might also need to remove files from the ..., try the next solution. Cause: For scanning, there must be at least 50 MB of disk space • Card access error • Use only one card at a time • Card is inserted incorrectly • Card is damaged • Card is not fully inserted Cannot crop Try the following is...
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...computer, try printing the photos from the computer. Cause: The memory card was inserted backwards or upside down • Paper orientation error • Ink is drying 76 Solve a problem If you will need to resolve the problem. Otherwise, you have lost. Solve a problem Chapter 12 If more than... one memory card is inserted, an error message will appear on . Cause: Multiple memory cards were inserted in a computer by selecting the FAT format...
...computer, try printing the photos from the computer. Cause: The memory card was inserted backwards or upside down • Paper orientation error • Ink is drying 76 Solve a problem If you will need to resolve the problem. Otherwise, you have lost. Solve a problem Chapter 12 If more than... one memory card is inserted, an error message will appear on . Cause: Multiple memory cards were inserted in a computer by selecting the FAT format...
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...failed • Print cartridges incorrectly installed • Non-HP cartridges installed • Print cartridge is missing, incorrectly installed, or not intended for your product • Printing in another product, the ink level indicator may be inaccurate or unavailable. You do ...Transparencies and some other media require a drying time that has been used genuine HP cartridge installed • Original HP ink has been depleted • General printer error Low on ink Solution: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only. Print cartridge messages The...
...failed • Print cartridges incorrectly installed • Non-HP cartridges installed • Print cartridge is missing, incorrectly installed, or not intended for your product • Printing in another product, the ink level indicator may be inaccurate or unavailable. You do ...Transparencies and some other media require a drying time that has been used genuine HP cartridge installed • Original HP ink has been depleted • General printer error Low on ink Solution: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only. Print cartridge messages The...
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... a problem Chapter 12 Cause: The indicated print cartridges were estimated to be low on ink and might be defective Solution 1: Align newly installed print cartridges Solution: You must align the... ensure excellent print quality. If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling for technical support. To align newly installed print cartridges 1. The product... prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. 2. If this did not solve the issue, try the alignment again. If this did not...
... a problem Chapter 12 Cause: The indicated print cartridges were estimated to be low on ink and might be defective Solution 1: Align newly installed print cartridges Solution: You must align the... ensure excellent print quality. If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling for technical support. To align newly installed print cartridges 1. The product... prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. 2. If this did not solve the issue, try the alignment again. If this did not...
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...Solution: Remove and then reinsert the print cartridges. If the tape is removed from the copper-colored contacts, but still might cover the ink nozzles. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Cause: The contacts on the print cartridge were not touching ...contacts in the print carriage. Solve a problem 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape Remove and then reinsert the print cartridges. The tape might have been removed from the print cartridges Solution: Check each print cartridge.
...Solution: Remove and then reinsert the print cartridges. If the tape is removed from the copper-colored contacts, but still might cover the ink nozzles. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Cause: The contacts on the print cartridge were not touching ...contacts in the print carriage. Solve a problem 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape Remove and then reinsert the print cartridges. The tape might have been removed from the print cartridges Solution: Check each print cartridge.
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For more information, see: • "Cartridge warranty information" on page 51 • "Order ink supplies" on . Make sure the product is turned on page 50 Cause: The print cartridge was defective...of compatible print cartridges, see if your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling for technical support. For a list of warranty date has not been reached, contact HP support. Also, make sure the print cartridges are fully inserted and locked ... and verify that came with the product. 80 Solve a problem The print carriage moves to www.hp.com/support.
For more information, see: • "Cartridge warranty information" on page 51 • "Order ink supplies" on . Make sure the product is turned on page 50 Cause: The print cartridge was defective...of compatible print cartridges, see if your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling for technical support. For a list of warranty date has not been reached, contact HP support. Also, make sure the print cartridges are fully inserted and locked ... and verify that came with the product. 80 Solve a problem The print carriage moves to www.hp.com/support.
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... or replace the indicated print cartridges with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape 5. Cause: The indicated print cartridges were installed incorrectly. Non-HP cartridges installed Solution: Follow the prompts on the left side. Remove the black print cartridge from the... slot on the right. Do not touch the ink nozzles or the copper-colored contacts. Then push the print ...
... or replace the indicated print cartridges with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape 5. Cause: The indicated print cartridges were installed incorrectly. Non-HP cartridges installed Solution: Follow the prompts on the left side. Remove the black print cartridge from the... slot on the right. Do not touch the ink nozzles or the copper-colored contacts. Then push the print ...
