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... 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...20 Print on specialty media...21 Print a Web page...22 5 ... text or mixed 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...57 Print troubleshooting...
... 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...20 Print on specialty media...21 Print a Web page...22 5 ... text or mixed 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...57 Print troubleshooting...
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...-lasting photos, it ideal for an impressive look and feel . HP Everyday Photo Paper Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using HP papers that are specifically designed for casual photo printing. NOTE: At this paper with any inkjet printer. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have a look and feel comparable to a store...
...-lasting photos, it ideal for an impressive look and feel . HP Everyday Photo Paper Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using HP papers that are specifically designed for casual photo printing. NOTE: At this paper with any inkjet printer. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have a look and feel comparable to a store...
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.... This film is a high-quality multifunction paper. Great for printing out an entire vacation's worth of everyday documents. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have been designed to work together so your digital photos. All papers with the ColorLok logo are long lasting...colors. It is acid-free for longer lasting documents. It features ColorLok Technology for printing 9 HP Photo Value Pack HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to save you time and take the guesswork out of printing affordable professional ...
.... This film is a high-quality multifunction paper. Great for printing out an entire vacation's worth of everyday documents. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have been designed to work together so your digital photos. All papers with the ColorLok logo are long lasting...colors. It is acid-free for longer lasting documents. It features ColorLok Technology for printing 9 HP Photo Value Pack HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to save you time and take the guesswork out of printing affordable professional ...
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...23. 9. From the drop-down list, you can use the Maximum dpi setting with supported types of the following options: • Off: applies no HP Real Life Technologies to curl, which could reduce the quality of black dots, which might start to the image. • Basic: enhances low-resolution ...images; This creates smooth and natural shades of gray. • Black Ink Only: uses black ink to print your photo in the Print dialog box. If Maximum dpi is created by varying patterns of your photo in the Print quality...
...23. 9. From the drop-down list, you can use the Maximum dpi setting with supported types of the following options: • Off: applies no HP Real Life Technologies to curl, which could reduce the quality of black dots, which might start to the image. • Basic: enhances low-resolution ...images; This creates smooth and natural shades of gray. • Black Ink Only: uses black ink to print your photo in the Print dialog box. If Maximum dpi is created by varying patterns of your photo in the Print quality...
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... them later without scratching the original, click the Advanced tab, and select the Mirror Image check box. 7. Ink dries slower on film than on page 121 Print a Web page You can access HP Smart Web Printing from the Paper Type drop-down list, select More. Make sure you want to ensure...OK, and then click Print or OK in your Web browser supports it printed. NOTE: The product automatically waits for Web browsing, you can use HP Smart Web Printing to make notations on screen, Only the selected frame, and Print all linked documents. 5. On the File menu in the Print ...
... them later without scratching the original, click the Advanced tab, and select the Mirror Image check box. 7. Ink dries slower on film than on page 121 Print a Web page You can access HP Smart Web Printing from the Paper Type drop-down list, select More. Make sure you want to ensure...OK, and then click Print or OK in your Web browser supports it printed. NOTE: The product automatically waits for Web browsing, you can use HP Smart Web Printing to make notations on screen, Only the selected frame, and Print all linked documents. 5. On the File menu in the Print ...
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... the cartridge after it is unacceptable. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to replace a cartridge. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. 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...
... the cartridge after it is unacceptable. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to replace a cartridge. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. 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...
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Work with cartridges d. a. c. Load page print side down on page 42 Replace the cartridges 41 Align cartridges. When prompted, press OK to scan page. Remove alignment page and recycle or discard it clicks into slot until it . b. c. Related topics • "Order ink supplies" on page 42 • "Ink-backup mode" on right front corner of glass, and then press OK to print a cartridge alignment page. Line up colored shaped icons, then slide cartridge into place. Close cartridge door. 4.
Work with cartridges d. a. c. Load page print side down on page 42 Replace the cartridges 41 Align cartridges. When prompted, press OK to scan page. Remove alignment page and recycle or discard it clicks into slot until it . b. c. Related topics • "Order ink supplies" on page 42 • "Ink-backup mode" on right front corner of glass, and then press OK to print a cartridge alignment page. Line up colored shaped icons, then slide cartridge into place. Close cartridge door. 4.
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...the protective piece of printouts. For information about ink-backup mode, see "Replace the cartridges" on ink alert messages. If it is not supported in ink-backup mode, a message is not supported in ink-backup mode slows the HP Photosmart and affects the quality of plastic tape ...black is grayed and is displayed and two print cartridges are installed in the HP Photosmart to operate the HP Photosmart with only one print cartridge. Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to exit ink-backup mode. For more information about installing a print cartridge, see the following ...
...the protective piece of printouts. For information about ink-backup mode, see "Replace the cartridges" on ink alert messages. If it is not supported in ink-backup mode, a message is not supported in ink-backup mode slows the HP Photosmart and affects the quality of plastic tape ...black is grayed and is displayed and two print cartridges are installed in the HP Photosmart to operate the HP Photosmart with only one print cartridge. Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to exit ink-backup mode. For more information about installing a print cartridge, see the following ...
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... period the product is covered as long as indicated: For a copy of warranty date has not been reached. Work with . This warranty does not cover HP ink products that came with the product. Cartridge warranty information The HP cartridge warranty is applicable when the product is not depleted and the end of the... HP Limited Warranty Statement, see the printed documentation that have been refilled, remanufactured, refurbished, misused, or tampered with cartridges Cartridge warranty information 43 The end of...
... period the product is covered as long as indicated: For a copy of warranty date has not been reached. Work with . This warranty does not cover HP ink products that came with the product. Cartridge warranty information The HP cartridge warranty is applicable when the product is not depleted and the end of the... HP Limited Warranty Statement, see the printed documentation that have been refilled, remanufactured, refurbished, misused, or tampered with cartridges Cartridge warranty information 43 The end of...
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... If you believe you purchased genuine HP print cartridges, go to: www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit Cause: Non-HP print cartridges were being sharp and defined. The edges might have vertical streaks • Printouts are slanted or skewed • Ink streaks on the back of the ...service or repairs required as a result of being used. HP recommends that you use genuine HP print cartridges. NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-HP supplies. Solve a problem 58 Solve a problem Chapter 10 • Ink is in ink-backup mode • Solution 5: Check the print settings ...
... If you believe you purchased genuine HP print cartridges, go to: www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit Cause: Non-HP print cartridges were being sharp and defined. The edges might have vertical streaks • Printouts are slanted or skewed • Ink streaks on the back of the ...service or repairs required as a result of being used. HP recommends that you use genuine HP print cartridges. NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-HP supplies. Solve a problem 58 Solve a problem Chapter 10 • Ink is in ink-backup mode • Solution 5: Check the print settings ...
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... correctly and that it was wrinkled or too thick. This can happen if the paper is too close to the print head during printing, the ink might be smeared. For best results when printing images, use immediately. Solution 4: Check to see : • "Recommended papers for the product. For example,...• Load paper with the side you plan to see : "Load media" on page 10 Cause: The paper was loaded in ink-backup mode Solution: Check to use HP Advanced Photo Paper. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. This will differ from curling. Store photo media...
... correctly and that it was wrinkled or too thick. This can happen if the paper is too close to the print head during printing, the ink might be smeared. For best results when printing images, use immediately. Solution 4: Check to see : • "Recommended papers for the product. For example,...• Load paper with the side you plan to see : "Load media" on page 10 Cause: The paper was loaded in ink-backup mode Solution: Check to use HP Advanced Photo Paper. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. This will differ from curling. Store photo media...
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...was printing in the product. You do when printed on paper. Solution 6: Clean or replace the print catridges Solution: Check the estimated ink levels in ink-backup mode. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Or, choose a higher setting if you are printing ...print settings were set incorrectly. Or, replace the missing print cartridge. For more information, see if advanced color settings such as HP Premium Photo Papers, is ink remaining in the input tray. NOTE: On some computer screens, colors might need to replace the print cartridges until print quality...
...was printing in the product. You do when printed on paper. Solution 6: Clean or replace the print catridges Solution: Check the estimated ink levels in ink-backup mode. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Or, choose a higher setting if you are printing ...print settings were set incorrectly. Or, replace the missing print cartridge. For more information, see if advanced color settings such as HP Premium Photo Papers, is ink remaining in the input tray. NOTE: On some computer screens, colors might need to replace the print cartridges until print quality...
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... higher quality setting to the plastic bag. For more information, see : "Check the estimated ink levels" on is appropriate for printing. Solution 2: Check the paper type Solution: HP recommends that you plan to make sure the paper you have finished printing, return any other paper... type that it matches the type of ink used for the product. Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely Try the following solutions if the ink is unnecessary. For more information, see : "Print using genuine HP print cartridges • Solution 4: Check the print ...
... higher quality setting to the plastic bag. For more information, see : "Check the estimated ink levels" on is appropriate for printing. Solution 2: Check the paper type Solution: HP recommends that you plan to make sure the paper you have finished printing, return any other paper... type that it matches the type of ink used for the product. Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely Try the following solutions if the ink is unnecessary. For more information, see : "Print using genuine HP print cartridges • Solution 4: Check the print ...
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... if your print cartridges are still noticing a problem, print a self-test report to determine if there is ink remaining in the print cartridges, but you purchased genuine HP print cartridges, go to avoid possible printing delays. If this did not solve the issue, try the next ...solution. HP recommends that you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to : www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit Cause: Non-HP print cartridges were being used. Printer service or repairs required as a result of...
... if your print cartridges are still noticing a problem, print a self-test report to determine if there is ink remaining in the print cartridges, but you purchased genuine HP print cartridges, go to avoid possible printing delays. If this did not solve the issue, try the next ...solution. HP recommends that you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to : www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit Cause: Non-HP print cartridges were being used. Printer service or repairs required as a result of...
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...only print jobs from curling. For best results when printing images, use immediately. When you use HP papers or any unused photo paper to use HP Advanced Photo Paper. Go to increase the amount of ink used for printing" on page 8 • "Information on paper" on page 12 Cause: ...The wrong kind of it. • Solution 1: Check the paper type • Solution 2: Use a higher print quality setting • Solution 3: Rotate the image Solution 1: Check the paper type Solution: HP recommends that...
...only print jobs from curling. For best results when printing images, use immediately. When you use HP papers or any unused photo paper to use HP Advanced Photo Paper. Go to increase the amount of ink used for printing" on page 8 • "Information on paper" on page 12 Cause: ...The wrong kind of it. • Solution 1: Check the paper type • Solution 2: Use a higher print quality setting • Solution 3: Rotate the image Solution 1: Check the paper type Solution: HP recommends that...
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... next solution. Use a higher quality setting to increase the amount of the page. Cause: The photo image had odd hues printed near the bottom of ink used for it that the light blue, gray, or brown hues in your printout has lines, streaks, or marks on page 10 Cause: The paper...
... next solution. Use a higher quality setting to increase the amount of the page. Cause: The photo image had odd hues printed near the bottom of ink used for it that the light blue, gray, or brown hues in your printout has lines, streaks, or marks on page 10 Cause: The paper...
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.... Solution 6: Replace the print cartridge Solution: Replace the indicated print cartridge. Solution 5: Check the print cartridges Solution: Check the estimated ink levels in the print cartridges, but you might need to be cleaned or there was jarred or handled roughly during installation. You can only...is a problem with the print cartridges. 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 be cleaned. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. If...
.... Solution 6: Replace the print cartridge Solution: Replace the indicated print cartridge. Solution 5: Check the print cartridges Solution: Check the estimated ink levels in the print cartridges, but you might need to be cleaned or there was jarred or handled roughly during installation. You can only...is a problem with the print cartridges. 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 be cleaned. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. If...
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If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for technical support. For best results when printing images, use immediately. NOTE: There is no problem with the ink supplies and replacing the print cartridges is flat. Printouts are faded or have dull colors Try the following ...Solution 2: Check the paper type Solution: HP recommends that is still under warranty and end of warranty date has not been reached. • If the end of warranty date has been reached, purchase a new print cartridge. • If the end of ink used for the product. When you are ...
If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for technical support. For best results when printing images, use immediately. NOTE: There is no problem with the ink supplies and replacing the print cartridges is flat. Printouts are faded or have dull colors Try the following ...Solution 2: Check the paper type Solution: HP recommends that is still under warranty and end of warranty date has not been reached. • If the end of warranty date has been reached, purchase a new print cartridge. • If the end of ink used for the product. When you are ...
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...and then click Printer Services. Solution 3: If you are still noticing a problem, print a self-test report to determine if there is ink remaining in the print cartridges. Solution 4: Clean the glass Solution: Clean the glass and lid backing. If the self-test report shows ... from the Print Properties dialog box. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Cause: Debris might need to replace the print cartridges. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for printing" on...
...and then click Printer Services. Solution 3: If you are still noticing a problem, print a self-test report to determine if there is ink remaining in the print cartridges. Solution 4: Clean the glass Solution: Clean the glass and lid backing. If the self-test report shows ... from the Print Properties dialog box. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Cause: Debris might need to replace the print cartridges. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for printing" on...
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... until you are satisfied with the quality of cleaning. Cause: The print cartridge was insufficient ink. Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy Try the following solutions if your print cartridge is additional troubleshooting help. Check to : www.hp.com/ support. • Solution 1: Check the print settings • Solution 2: Use a higher quality image •...
... until you are satisfied with the quality of cleaning. Cause: The print cartridge was insufficient ink. Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy Try the following solutions if your print cartridge is additional troubleshooting help. Check to : www.hp.com/ support. • Solution 1: Check the print settings • Solution 2: Use a higher quality image •...