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Contents Contents 1 HP Photosmart C5500 All-in-One series Help 7 2 HP All-in-One overview The HP All-in-One at a glance...9 Control panel overview...10 Control panel features...10 Display icons...12 Display sleep state...12 Menu overview...12 Copy Menu...12 Photo Menu......13 Scan Menu...13 Setup Menu...13 Help Menu...13 Enter text using the visual keyboard 14 Use the HP Photosmart Software 14 3 Find more information...17 4 Finish setting up the HP All-in-One Set your preferences...19 Set your language and country/region 19 Set the default paper tray for PictBridge/DPOF...
Contents Contents 1 HP Photosmart C5500 All-in-One series Help 7 2 HP All-in-One overview The HP All-in-One at a glance...9 Control panel overview...10 Control panel features...10 Display icons...12 Display sleep state...12 Menu overview...12 Copy Menu...12 Photo Menu......13 Scan Menu...13 Setup Menu...13 Help Menu...13 Enter text using the visual keyboard 14 Use the HP Photosmart Software 14 3 Find more information...17 4 Finish setting up the HP All-in-One Set your preferences...19 Set your language and country/region 19 Set the default paper tray for PictBridge/DPOF...
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......42 Load other types of paper 44 Load a CD/DVD...45 Avoid paper jams...49 7 Print from your computer Print from a software application 51 Make the HP All-in-One the default printer 52 Change the print settings for the current job 52 Set the paper size...52 Set the paper type for printing...
......42 Load other types of paper 44 Load a CD/DVD...45 Avoid paper jams...49 7 Print from your computer Print from a software application 51 Make the HP All-in-One the default printer 52 Change the print settings for the current job 52 Set the paper size...52 Set the paper type for printing...
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...mode...105 Advanced print cartridge maintenance 105 Print a self-test report...114 Clean the HP All-in-One...115 Clean the glass...115 Clean the lid backing...115 Clean the exterior...116 Turn off the HP All-in-One...116 13 Shop for ink supplies...117 14 Troubleshooting View the Readme file...119 ...Setup troubleshooting...119 The product will not turn on 120 After setting up the product, it does not print 123 Uninstall and reinstall the software 130 Paper jams...131 ...
...mode...105 Advanced print cartridge maintenance 105 Print a self-test report...114 Clean the HP All-in-One...115 Clean the glass...115 Clean the lid backing...115 Clean the exterior...116 Turn off the HP All-in-One...116 13 Shop for ink supplies...117 14 Troubleshooting View the Readme file...119 ...Setup troubleshooting...119 The product will not turn on 120 After setting up the product, it does not print 123 Uninstall and reinstall the software 130 Paper jams...131 ...
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This section contains the following topics: • The HP All-in-One at a glance • Control panel overview • Menu overview • Enter text using the visual keyboard • Use the HP Photosmart Software The HP All-in-One at a glance Overview Label Description 1 Color graphics display (also referred to as the display) 2 Control panel 3 Memory card slots...
This section contains the following topics: • The HP All-in-One at a glance • Control panel overview • Menu overview • Enter text using the visual keyboard • Use the HP Photosmart Software The HP All-in-One at a glance Overview Label Description 1 Color graphics display (also referred to as the display) 2 Control panel 3 Memory card slots...
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..., number, or symbol in the visual keyboard, press the arrows on the visual keyboard, and then press OK. 2. Overview 14 HP All-in-One overview For example, the visual keyboard automatically appears when you are setting up the Bluetooth device name. button on the directional pad to...or symbol, press OK on the visual keyboard, and then press OK. After you need to make prints of your photos. Use the HP Photosmart Software The HP Photosmart Software provides a fast and easy way to enter text. When you are finished entering text, numbers, or symbols, select Done on the ...
..., number, or symbol in the visual keyboard, press the arrows on the visual keyboard, and then press OK. 2. Overview 14 HP All-in-One overview For example, the visual keyboard automatically appears when you are setting up the Bluetooth device name. button on the directional pad to...or symbol, press OK on the visual keyboard, and then press OK. After you need to make prints of your photos. Use the HP Photosmart Software The HP Photosmart Software provides a fast and easy way to enter text. When you are finished entering text, numbers, or symbols, select Done on the ...
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Look for the HP Photosmart Software Help contents book at the top. • If you do not see the HP Photosmart Software Help contents book at the top of the Contents panel, access the software help through the HP Solution Center. Overview Use the HP Photosmart Software 15 For more information on using the HP Photosmart Software: • Check the Contents panel on the left.
Look for the HP Photosmart Software Help contents book at the top. • If you do not see the HP Photosmart Software Help contents book at the top of the Contents panel, access the software help through the HP Solution Center. Overview Use the HP Photosmart Software 15 For more information on using the HP Photosmart Software: • Check the Contents panel on the left.
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...that provide information about resolving errors you can get help and support from the HP Web site. www.hp.com/support HP Photosmart animations The HP Photosmart animations, located in the relevant sections of the HP All-in-One. • The How Do I? Onscreen Help The onscreen Help provides detailed ... Internet access, you might not be found in -One. If you can access a variety of the HP All-in -One and installing software. Find more information Find more information You can quickly find information on using the HP All-in other publications. section provides links so you...
...that provide information about resolving errors you can get help and support from the HP Web site. www.hp.com/support HP Photosmart animations The HP Photosmart animations, located in the relevant sections of the HP All-in-One. • The How Do I? Onscreen Help The onscreen Help provides detailed ... Internet access, you might not be found in -One. If you can access a variety of the HP All-in -One and installing software. Find more information Find more information You can quickly find information on using the HP All-in other publications. section provides links so you...
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Press the down arrow button to 5 computers for connection to the HP All-in-One by a USB cable) has full software functionality. HP recommends up to highlight Tips Slideshow, and then press OK. 4. To connect the product with the USB cable ▲ Refer to the Start... to the user guide that came with a rear USB 2.0 High Speed port for the best performance. To enable printer sharing on connecting to do so. Connect to a computer The HP All-in-One comes equipped with your computer. Other computers, which are prompted to a computer with a Bluetooth connection, you can print...
Press the down arrow button to 5 computers for connection to the HP All-in-One by a USB cable) has full software functionality. HP recommends up to highlight Tips Slideshow, and then press OK. 4. To connect the product with the USB cable ▲ Refer to the Start... to the user guide that came with a rear USB 2.0 High Speed port for the best performance. To enable printer sharing on connecting to do so. Connect to a computer The HP All-in-One comes equipped with your computer. Other computers, which are prompted to a computer with a Bluetooth connection, you can print...
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...you might need to find out the device address of the device address. The Device Address appears, which is printing. Scanning and software-based copying cannot be done over a Bluetooth connection. The Microsoft stack allows you have Windows Vista or Windows XP with Service Pack ... Bluetooth® Protocol Stack installed in -One. Connect the HP All-in-One to a computer using a Bluetooth® wireless connection A Bluetooth connection provides a quick and easy way to the HP All-in -One. • Microsoft stack: If you can check the printer status, as well as with the Bluetooth...
...you might need to find out the device address of the device address. The Device Address appears, which is printing. Scanning and software-based copying cannot be done over a Bluetooth connection. The Microsoft stack allows you have Windows Vista or Windows XP with Service Pack ... Bluetooth® Protocol Stack installed in -One. Connect the HP All-in-One to a computer using a Bluetooth® wireless connection A Bluetooth connection provides a quick and easy way to the HP All-in -One. • Microsoft stack: If you can check the printer status, as well as with the Bluetooth...
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...Device Now screen, select the check box next to If you do not want a USB connection, select Directly to any printer. NOTE: The purpose of installing the software is to connect your computer, make sure the computer is started . 4. Click the My Bluetooth Places icon on the ... (or click Add a printer). 6. Therefore, if you are installed automatically. If you have Windows Vista or Windows XP with Service Pack 2, the Bluetooth® drivers are using an external Bluetooth® adapter for the HP All-in-One through the HP All-in the taskbar. 4. If your computer is...
...Device Now screen, select the check box next to If you do not want a USB connection, select Directly to any printer. NOTE: The purpose of installing the software is to connect your computer, make sure the computer is started . 4. Click the My Bluetooth Places icon on the ... (or click Add a printer). 6. Therefore, if you are installed automatically. If you have Windows Vista or Windows XP with Service Pack 2, the Bluetooth® drivers are using an external Bluetooth® adapter for the HP All-in-One through the HP All-in the taskbar. 4. If your computer is...
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... discs are offered in both sides for two-sided use with cutouts or perforations (unless specifically designed for the product. HP Iron-On Transfers HP Iron-On Transfers (for color fabrics or for light or white fabrics) are the perfect choice for near-photographic reproductions...your product, and then click one of the HP Web site are available in English only. They are the ideal solution for report covers, special presentations, brochures, mailers, and calendars. To order HP papers and other than those listed in the printer software. • Paper with HP inkjet products). • ...
... discs are offered in both sides for two-sided use with cutouts or perforations (unless specifically designed for the product. HP Iron-On Transfers HP Iron-On Transfers (for color fabrics or for light or white fabrics) are the perfect choice for near-photographic reproductions...your product, and then click one of the HP Web site are available in English only. They are the ideal solution for report covers, special presentations, brochures, mailers, and calendars. To order HP papers and other than those listed in the printer software. • Paper with HP inkjet products). • ...
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For best results, consider using a label for printing on envelopes. Load envelopes You can load one or more envelopes into the main input tray of the HP All-in the open position. 2. To load envelopes 1. Load originals and load paper 42 Load originals and load paper Lower the photo tray lid. Do ... input tray. NOTE: For specific details on how to format text for the return address on envelopes, consult the help files in your word processing software. Raise and hold the output tray in...
For best results, consider using a label for printing on envelopes. Load envelopes You can load one or more envelopes into the main input tray of the HP All-in the open position. 2. To load envelopes 1. Load originals and load paper 42 Load originals and load paper Lower the photo tray lid. Do ... input tray. NOTE: For specific details on how to format text for the return address on envelopes, consult the help files in your word processing software. Raise and hold the output tray in...
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...use them. 2. Chapter 6 6. Flatten the transfer sheet completely before printing onto transparency film. do not load curled sheets. Create your project in the HP Photosmart Software or another application, set the paper type to print is on which you are designed for printing" on page 53 • "Print on transparencies"... 67 Load other types of paper The following types of the transfer paper and then manually feed one sheet at a time into the input tray with the print side down in the software before using it stops. Related topics • "Set the paper size" on page 67 44...
...use them. 2. Chapter 6 6. Flatten the transfer sheet completely before printing onto transparency film. do not load curled sheets. Create your project in the HP Photosmart Software or another application, set the paper type to print is on which you are designed for printing" on page 53 • "Print on transparencies"... 67 Load other types of paper The following types of the transfer paper and then manually feed one sheet at a time into the input tray with the print side down in the software before using it stops. Related topics • "Set the paper size" on page 67 44...
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.... If the product is recommended that you to print directly on the surface of the holder with the HP All-in-One. Load originals and load paper Load a CD/DVD 45 You must use the software that came with the arrows. To load a regular-size (120 mm) CD/DVD on your CD or... DVD using the software that came with the printable side up. NOTE: The HP All-in-One does not support a CD/DVD print job started from the control panel. Carefully remove the CD/DVD holder from the...
.... If the product is recommended that you to print directly on the surface of the holder with the HP All-in-One. Load originals and load paper Load a CD/DVD 45 You must use the software that came with the arrows. To load a regular-size (120 mm) CD/DVD on your CD or... DVD using the software that came with the printable side up. NOTE: The HP All-in-One does not support a CD/DVD print job started from the control panel. Carefully remove the CD/DVD holder from the...
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...to begin printing. To print from a software application 51 On the File menu in your software application, this button might be used with any software application that allows printing. If necessary, you can print a range of print task in -One the default printer • Change the print settings for that.... Click Print or OK to close the Properties dialog box. 7. Make sure you must select options for your computer The HP All-in-One can easily select the appropriate options for the specific photo paper and photo enhancement. 5. If you change settings, click the button...
...to begin printing. To print from a software application 51 On the File menu in your software application, this button might be used with any software application that allows printing. If necessary, you can print a range of print task in -One the default printer • Change the print settings for that.... Click Print or OK to close the Properties dialog box. 7. Make sure you must select options for your computer The HP All-in-One can easily select the appropriate options for the specific photo paper and photo enhancement. 5. If you change settings, click the button...
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... saturation, brightness, or color tone • Preview your print job Set the paper size The Size setting helps the HP All-in-One determine the printable area on your software application, click Print. 3. Click the Features tab. 6. This means that opens the Properties dialog box. Make sure ...software application, you select Print from the Size drop-down list, select More. 7. For more information, see the Windows Help. Make sure you click the Print button in the Properties dialog box before printing. Click the button that the HP All-in-One is automatically selected in the printer...
... saturation, brightness, or color tone • Preview your print job Set the paper size The Size setting helps the HP All-in-One determine the printable area on your software application, click Print. 3. Click the Features tab. 6. This means that opens the Properties dialog box. Make sure ...software application, you select Print from the Size drop-down list, select More. 7. For more information, see the Windows Help. Make sure you click the Print button in the Properties dialog box before printing. Click the button that the HP All-in-One is automatically selected in the printer...
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... list to see if a defined paper size already exists for the type of paper that you have paper loaded in your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Make sure you have loaded, and then click OK. On the File menu in the input tray. ...opens the Properties dialog box. Paper type Copier, multi-purpose, or plain papers Envelopes Greeting-card papers Index cards Inkjet papers Iron-on your software application, click Print. 3. View the print resolution The printer software displays the print resolution in the...
... list to see if a defined paper size already exists for the type of paper that you have paper loaded in your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Make sure you have loaded, and then click OK. On the File menu in the input tray. ...opens the Properties dialog box. Paper type Copier, multi-purpose, or plain papers Envelopes Greeting-card papers Index cards Inkjet papers Iron-on your software application, click Print. 3. View the print resolution The printer software displays the print resolution in the...
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...One automatically chooses a print quality and speed setting depending on the paper type and print quality settings you select. Click the Features tab. 6. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box. In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the appropriate print quality setting for your software... Print 54 Print from your software application, click Print. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 4. Click the Resolution button to print your document vertically or horizontally on your project. Change the print speed or quality The HP All-in your computer To ...
...One automatically chooses a print quality and speed setting depending on the paper type and print quality settings you select. Click the Features tab. 6. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box. In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the appropriate print quality setting for your software... Print 54 Print from your software application, click Print. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 4. Click the Resolution button to print your document vertically or horizontally on your project. Change the print speed or quality The HP All-in your computer To ...
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...saturation, brightness, or color tone You can preview your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Make sure you have paper loaded in -One allows you have paper loaded in -One. Depending on your print job before sending it to ...print the document horizontally on the page. • Click Landscape to the HP All-in the...
...saturation, brightness, or color tone You can preview your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Make sure you have paper loaded in -One allows you have paper loaded in -One. Depending on your print job before sending it to ...print the document horizontally on the page. • Click Landscape to the HP All-in the...
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... them the default print settings so they are automatically displayed. Your print job displays in the input tray. 2. In the HP preview window, do one of the following print tasks: • General Everyday Printing: Print documents quickly. • Photo Printing-Borderless: Print to... 7 inch) HP Photo Papers. • Photo Printing-With White Borders: Print a photo with print settings that opens the Properties dialog box. Printing shortcuts Use printing shortcuts to the top, bottom, and side edges of the tabs in the Printing Shortcuts list. The printer software has several specially...
... them the default print settings so they are automatically displayed. Your print job displays in the input tray. 2. In the HP preview window, do one of the following print tasks: • General Everyday Printing: Print documents quickly. • Photo Printing-Borderless: Print to... 7 inch) HP Photo Papers. • Photo Printing-With White Borders: Print a photo with print settings that opens the Properties dialog box. Printing shortcuts Use printing shortcuts to the top, bottom, and side edges of the tabs in the Printing Shortcuts list. The printer software has several specially...