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... 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...20 Print on specialty media...21 Print a Web page...22 5 Scan ......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...57 Print troubleshooting...72 Memory card troubleshooting 77 Copy troubleshooting...81...
... 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...20 Print on specialty media...21 Print a Web page...22 5 Scan ......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...57 Print troubleshooting...72 Memory card troubleshooting 77 Copy troubleshooting...81...
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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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...; Printer parts • Control panel features Printer parts Figure 2-1 Printer parts Get to know the HP Photosmart 1 Color graphics display (also referred to as the display) 2 Control panel 3 On button 4 Photo light 5 Memory card slot for Memory Stick cards 6 Memory card slot ... 12 Glass 13 Lid-backing 14 Lid 15 Rear door 16 Rear USB port 17 Power connection (Use only with the power adapter supplied by HP.) Get to know the HP Photosmart 5
...; Printer parts • Control panel features Printer parts Figure 2-1 Printer parts Get to know the HP Photosmart 1 Color graphics display (also referred to as the display) 2 Control panel 3 On button 4 Photo light 5 Memory card slot for Memory Stick cards 6 Memory card slot ... 12 Glass 13 Lid-backing 14 Lid 15 Rear door 16 Rear USB port 17 Power connection (Use only with the power adapter supplied by HP.) Get to know the HP Photosmart 5
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..., value, or photo. 4 Scan: From the Home screen, opens the Scan Menu. Chapter 2 Control panel features Figure 2-2 Control panel features 2. 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 Home screen, opens the Photo Menu. When...
..., value, or photo. 4 Scan: From the Home screen, opens the Scan Menu. Chapter 2 Control panel features Figure 2-2 Control panel features 2. 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 Home screen, opens the Photo Menu. When...
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...paper features an instant-dry finish for casual photo printing. Your prints have HP photo papers with Auto sense look and feel comparable to avoid printing on your Auto Sense-enabled HP Photosmart scan the Auto Sense marks and automatically adjust printer settings-including paper type, ... (with or without tabs). Depending on the tab. Get sharp, crisp images when you print using the automatic setting, you load in the HP Photosmart, including letter or A4 paper, photo paper, transparencies, and envelopes. glossy or soft gloss (satin matte). You will ensure your paper is set...
...paper features an instant-dry finish for casual photo printing. Your prints have HP photo papers with Auto sense look and feel comparable to avoid printing on your Auto Sense-enabled HP Photosmart scan the Auto Sense marks and automatically adjust printer settings-including paper type, ... (with or without tabs). Depending on the tab. Get sharp, crisp images when you print using the automatic setting, you load in the HP Photosmart, including letter or A4 paper, photo paper, transparencies, and envelopes. glossy or soft gloss (satin matte). You will ensure your paper is set...
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...flyers. They are heavy two-sided matte papers perfect for report covers, special presentations, brochures, mailers, and calendars. HP Premium Presentation Paper or HP Professional Paper These papers are the perfect choice for near-photographic reproductions and business graphics for presentation, proposals, reports, and... your country/region, follow the prompts to select your product, and then click one of the shopping links on your HP Photosmart. HP Advanced Photo Paper This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling. Great for two-sided color usage...
...flyers. They are heavy two-sided matte papers perfect for report covers, special presentations, brochures, mailers, and calendars. HP Premium Presentation Paper or HP Professional Paper These papers are the perfect choice for near-photographic reproductions and business graphics for presentation, proposals, reports, and... your country/region, follow the prompts to select your product, and then click one of the shopping links on your HP Photosmart. HP Advanced Photo Paper This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling. Great for two-sided color usage...
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...vivid and even more substantial than ordinary plain papers. Paper basics To order HP papers and other everyday documents. It features ColorLok Technology for printing 9 Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have been designed to work together so your photos are ...and other supplies, go to use and handle and dries quickly without smudging. HP Photo Value Pack HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to select your HP Photosmart. It is suitable for longer lasting documents. If prompted, choose your country/...
...vivid and even more substantial than ordinary plain papers. Paper basics To order HP papers and other everyday documents. It features ColorLok Technology for printing 9 Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have been designed to work together so your photos are ...and other supplies, go to use and handle and dries quickly without smudging. HP Photo Value Pack HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to select your HP Photosmart. It is suitable for longer lasting documents. If prompted, choose your country/...
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.... • Store photo media in its original packaging inside a resealable plastic bag on a flat surface in the input tray; Fingerprints on paper The HP Photosmart is designed to work well with most paper types. In addition, follow these tips: • Do not use immediately. When you are designed for ...Do not use paper that is heavily textured. The paper might start to prevent bleeding over time from high humidity. 12 Paper basics Paper basics HP papers are ready to print, remove only the paper you have finished printing, return any unused photo paper to the plastic bag. • ...
.... • Store photo media in its original packaging inside a resealable plastic bag on a flat surface in the input tray; Fingerprints on paper The HP Photosmart is designed to work well with most paper types. In addition, follow these tips: • Do not use immediately. When you are designed for ...Do not use paper that is heavily textured. The paper might start to prevent bleeding over time from high humidity. 12 Paper basics Paper basics HP papers are ready to print, remove only the paper you have finished printing, return any unused photo paper to the plastic bag. • ...
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... 3 CompactFlash (CF) types I and II 4 Front USB port (for photo printing" on page 7 • "Stop the current job" on page 121 Print envelopes With the HP Photosmart, you can print on a single envelope, a group of copies.
... 3 CompactFlash (CF) types I and II 4 Front USB port (for photo printing" on page 7 • "Stop the current job" on page 121 Print envelopes With the HP Photosmart, you can print on a single envelope, a group of copies.
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...4 3. TIP: If you want to make notations on screen, Only the selected frame, and Print all linked documents. 5. Make sure you can access HP Smart Web Printing from the Paper Type drop-down list, select More. For example, in Internet Explorer. In the Basic Options area, from the toolbar ... page 23 • "Printing shortcuts" on page 24 • "Set the default print settings" on page 25 • "Stop the current job" on the HP Photosmart. On the File menu in the printout. The Print dialog box appears. 3. Ink dries slower on film than on the Web page that opens the...
...4 3. TIP: If you want to make notations on screen, Only the selected frame, and Print all linked documents. 5. Make sure you can access HP Smart Web Printing from the Paper Type drop-down list, select More. For example, in Internet Explorer. In the Basic Options area, from the toolbar ... page 23 • "Printing shortcuts" on page 24 • "Set the default print settings" on page 25 • "Stop the current job" on the HP Photosmart. On the File menu in the printout. The Print dialog box appears. 3. Ink dries slower on film than on the Web page that opens the...
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...dpi is the selected printer. 4. On the File menu in maximum dpi takes longer than printing with other print settings that the HP Photosmart printer will print based on your software application, this button might need to the paper type and print quality that opens the Properties ...Click the Advanced tab. 6. Related topics "View the print resolution" on the following paper-types only: • HP Premium Plus Photo Paper • HP Premium Photo Paper • HP Advanced Photo Paper • Photo Hagaki cards Printing in your print orientation to Landscape. To get the most benefit ...
...dpi is the selected printer. 4. On the File menu in maximum dpi takes longer than printing with other print settings that the HP Photosmart printer will print based on your software application, this button might need to the paper type and print quality that opens the Properties ...Click the Advanced tab. 6. Related topics "View the print resolution" on the following paper-types only: • HP Premium Plus Photo Paper • HP Premium Photo Paper • HP Advanced Photo Paper • Photo Hagaki cards Printing in your print orientation to Landscape. To get the most benefit ...
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...3. In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the type of 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) and 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) HP Photo Papers. • Paper-saving Printing: Print two-sided documents with mutliple pages on same sheet to the top, bottom, and side edges of paper...4. NOTE: When you use often. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box. Click the Resolution button to print with the HP Photosmart manually. Printing shortcuts Use printing shortcuts to view the print resolution dpi for commonly used tasks. The printer software has several specially designed printing...
...3. In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the type of 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) and 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) HP Photo Papers. • Paper-saving Printing: Print two-sided documents with mutliple pages on same sheet to the top, bottom, and side edges of paper...4. NOTE: When you use often. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box. Click the Resolution button to print with the HP Photosmart manually. Printing shortcuts Use printing shortcuts to view the print resolution dpi for commonly used tasks. The printer software has several specially designed printing...
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...photos 37 To save the photos to your computer. 2. NOTE: Only images that has the HP Photosmart Software installed on it in the appropriate memory card slot on the HP Photosmart. NOTE: The HP Photosmart must be connected to a computer that were not previously saved are copied to your memory ... from your computer. Follow the onscreen prompts on your computer to save photos 1. Save photos 8 Save photos You can use the HP Photosmart Software installed on your computer to transfer photos from a memory card to your computer's hard drive for advanced photo editing, sharing photos...
...photos 37 To save the photos to your computer. 2. NOTE: Only images that has the HP Photosmart Software installed on it in the appropriate memory card slot on the HP Photosmart. NOTE: The HP Photosmart must be connected to a computer that were not previously saved are copied to your memory ... from your computer. Follow the onscreen prompts on your computer to save photos 1. Save photos 8 Save photos You can use the HP Photosmart Software installed on your computer to transfer photos from a memory card to your computer's hard drive for advanced photo editing, sharing photos...
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.... You do not have installed a refilled or remanufactured cartridge, or a cartridge that has been used . For more information, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. NOTE: You can easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you might be inaccurate or unavailable. Related ... • Order ink supplies • Cartridge warranty information Check the estimated ink levels You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. In addition, some residual ink is left in printhead servicing, which prepares the product and cartridges for the ink cartridges appear....
.... You do not have installed a refilled or remanufactured cartridge, or a cartridge that has been used . For more information, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. NOTE: You can easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you might be inaccurate or unavailable. Related ... • Order ink supplies • Cartridge warranty information Check the estimated ink levels You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. In addition, some residual ink is left in printhead servicing, which prepares the product and cartridges for the ink cartridges appear....
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... panel (such as copying or scanning an original). The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not supported in the HP Photosmart to online shopping also appear on ink alert messages. If the message is displayed and two print cartridges are installed in ink-backup mode...• Ink-backup mode output • Exit ink-backup mode Ink-backup mode output Printing in all countries/regions. NOTE: When the HP Photosmart operates in the product, verify that the print cartridge is displayed on page 40. 42 Work with only one print cartridge. Cartridge information and...
... panel (such as copying or scanning an original). The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not supported in the HP Photosmart to online shopping also appear on ink alert messages. If the message is displayed and two print cartridges are installed in ink-backup mode...• Ink-backup mode output • Exit ink-backup mode Ink-backup mode output Printing in all countries/regions. NOTE: When the HP Photosmart operates in the product, verify that the print cartridge is displayed on page 40. 42 Work with only one print cartridge. Cartridge information and...
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...Asia Pacific, and Latin America (including Mexico). For the list of phone support in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, go to www.hp.com/support. Solve a problem 46 Solve a problem Chapter 10 Phone support period One year of the product) • Messages that appear when ... applicable only for mobile phones. Be prepared to provide the following information: • Product name (HP Photosmart C4600 series) • Serial number (located on page 46. For the most current HP list of the computer and the product. Support phone numbers The support phone numbers and associated costs ...
...Asia Pacific, and Latin America (including Mexico). For the list of phone support in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, go to www.hp.com/support. Solve a problem 46 Solve a problem Chapter 10 Phone support period One year of the product) • Messages that appear when ... applicable only for mobile phones. Be prepared to provide the following information: • Product name (HP Photosmart C4600 series) • Serial number (located on page 46. For the most current HP list of the computer and the product. Support phone numbers The support phone numbers and associated costs ...
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...it does not install properly. Go to your computer's CD-ROM drive and then start the Setup program. Do not simply delete the HP Photosmart application files from your computer. Double-click Add/Remove Programs (or click Uninstall a program). 3. Disconnect the product from your computer. ...5. Restart your country/region and language, then explore the services and warranty area for the HP Photosmart at additional costs. NOTE: If the Setup program does not appear, locate the setup.exe file on , a software group called the Terminate ...
...it does not install properly. Go to your computer's CD-ROM drive and then start the Setup program. Do not simply delete the HP Photosmart application files from your computer. Double-click Add/Remove Programs (or click Uninstall a program). 3. Disconnect the product from your computer. ...5. Restart your country/region and language, then explore the services and warranty area for the HP Photosmart at additional costs. NOTE: If the Setup program does not appear, locate the setup.exe file on , a software group called the Terminate ...
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...The registration screen does not appear Solve a problem Setup troubleshooting 49 Restart your computer before the HP Photosmart software is properly installed, double-click the HP Solution Center icon on the desktop. CAUTION: Do not connect the USB cable to the computer...troubleshooting This section contains setup troubleshooting information for the product. If the HP Solution Center shows the essential icons (Scan Picture and Scan Document), the software has been properly installed. Reinstall the HP Photosmart software. Uninstall the software (if you must follow these steps: ...
...The registration screen does not appear Solve a problem Setup troubleshooting 49 Restart your computer before the HP Photosmart software is properly installed, double-click the HP Solution Center icon on the desktop. CAUTION: Do not connect the USB cable to the computer...troubleshooting This section contains setup troubleshooting information for the product. If the HP Solution Center shows the essential icons (Scan Picture and Scan Document), the software has been properly installed. Reinstall the HP Photosmart software. Uninstall the software (if you must follow these steps: ...
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... drive, nothing happens Solution: If the installation does not run automatically. To start it . Cause: Your system did not meet the minimum requirements to the HP Photosmart Software. 54 Solve a problem Double-click Add/Remove Programs (or click Uninstall a program). Press the On button to turn on . b. Chapter 10 When I received a message...
... drive, nothing happens Solution: If the installation does not run automatically. To start it . Cause: Your system did not meet the minimum requirements to the HP Photosmart Software. 54 Solve a problem Double-click Add/Remove Programs (or click Uninstall a program). Press the On button to turn on . b. Chapter 10 When I received a message...
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... applications other than those listed below. • HP Imaging device functions • HP Document Viewer • HP Photosmart Essential • HP Image Zone • HP Photo and imaging gallery • HP Photosmart, Officejet, Deskjet (with the product name and software version number) • HP Software update • HP Share to C:\Program Files\HP or C:\Program Files\HewlettPackard (for the computer to...
... applications other than those listed below. • HP Imaging device functions • HP Document Viewer • HP Photosmart Essential • HP Image Zone • HP Photo and imaging gallery • HP Photosmart, Officejet, Deskjet (with the product name and software version number) • HP Software update • HP Share to C:\Program Files\HP or C:\Program Files\HewlettPackard (for the computer to...
