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Contents Contents 1 HP Photosmart C4200 All-in-One series Help 5 2 HP All-in-One overview The HP All-in-One at a glance...7 Control panel buttons...8 Use the HP Photosmart software 9 3 Find more information...11 4 How do I?...13 5 Connection information Supported connection types...15 Use printer sharing...15 6 Load originals and ... print speed or quality 32 Change the page orientation 32 Scale the document size...33 Change the saturation, brightness, or color tone 33 Preview your print job...33 Change the default print settings 34 Printing shortcuts...34 Create printing shortcuts...35 1
Contents Contents 1 HP Photosmart C4200 All-in-One series Help 5 2 HP All-in-One overview The HP All-in-One at a glance...7 Control panel buttons...8 Use the HP Photosmart software 9 3 Find more information...11 4 How do I?...13 5 Connection information Supported connection types...15 Use printer sharing...15 6 Load originals and ... print speed or quality 32 Change the page orientation 32 Scale the document size...33 Change the saturation, brightness, or color tone 33 Preview your print job...33 Change the default print settings 34 Printing shortcuts...34 Create printing shortcuts...35 1
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... print job...46 8 Use the photo features Print photos...50 Print 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos 50 Print enlargements...51 Print photos from the HP Photosmart Software 52 Save photos to your computer 52 Edit photos using your computer 52 Share photos with friends and relatives 53 9 Use the copy features Make... the scan features Scan an image or document...59 Edit a scanned image...60 Edit a scanned document...60 Stop scanning...61 11 Maintain the HP All-in-One Clean the HP All-in-One...63 Clean the exterior...63 Clean the glass...63 Clean the lid backing...64 Print a self-test report...64 2
... print job...46 8 Use the photo features Print photos...50 Print 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos 50 Print enlargements...51 Print photos from the HP Photosmart Software 52 Save photos to your computer 52 Edit photos using your computer 52 Share photos with friends and relatives 53 9 Use the copy features Make... the scan features Scan an image or document...59 Edit a scanned image...60 Edit a scanned document...60 Stop scanning...61 11 Maintain the HP All-in-One Clean the HP All-in-One...63 Clean the exterior...63 Clean the glass...63 Clean the lid backing...64 Print a self-test report...64 2
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... troubleshooting 91 Uninstall and reinstall the software 94 Print quality troubleshooting...96 Print troubleshooting...103 Memory card troubleshooting 112 Copy troubleshooting...114 Scan troubleshooting...119 Errors...122 Device messages...122 File messages...123 Supported file types for the HP All-in-One 125 General user messages 125 Paper messages...128 Power and connection...
... troubleshooting 91 Uninstall and reinstall the software 94 Print quality troubleshooting...96 Print troubleshooting...103 Memory card troubleshooting 112 Copy troubleshooting...114 Scan troubleshooting...119 Errors...122 Device messages...122 File messages...123 Supported file types for the HP All-in-One 125 General user messages 125 Paper messages...128 Power and connection...
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... the control panel, without turning on your computer. This section contains the following topics: • The HP All-in-One at a glance • Control panel buttons • Use the HP Photosmart software The HP All-in-One at a glance HP All-in-One overview Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Description Control panel On button Memory card slots Input tray Tray extender Paper...
... the control panel, without turning on your computer. This section contains the following topics: • The HP All-in-One at a glance • Control panel buttons • Use the HP Photosmart software The HP All-in-One at a glance HP All-in-One overview Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Description Control panel On button Memory card slots Input tray Tray extender Paper...
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... resumes printing. For more information on using the HP Photosmart Software: • Check the Contents panel on the memory card when pressed. Start Copy Color button: Starts a color copy. It also provides access to other basic HP imaging software features, such as Quality and Copies). HP All-in-One overview Use the HP Photosmart software 9 When a memory card is inserted, this button...
... resumes printing. For more information on using the HP Photosmart Software: • Check the Contents panel on the memory card when pressed. Start Copy Color button: Starts a color copy. It also provides access to other basic HP imaging software features, such as Quality and Copies). HP All-in-One overview Use the HP Photosmart software 9 When a memory card is inserted, this button...
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...for troubleshooting information, or see "Troubleshooting" on page 79 in other publications. Install the software to get help you can quickly find information on using the HP All-in -One. If you have problems during setup, check the Setup Guide for basic tasks, troubleshooting tips...up and using all features of the software included with the HP All-in -One. You will learn how the software can get a brief overview of the HP All-in -One. 3 Find more information 11 www.hp.com/support HP Photosmart Essential animations The HP Photosmart Essential animations are an interactive way ...
...for troubleshooting information, or see "Troubleshooting" on page 79 in other publications. Install the software to get help you can quickly find information on using the HP All-in -One. If you have problems during setup, check the Setup Guide for basic tasks, troubleshooting tips...up and using all features of the software included with the HP All-in -One. You will learn how the software can get a brief overview of the HP All-in -One. 3 Find more information 11 www.hp.com/support HP Photosmart Essential animations The HP Photosmart Essential animations are an interactive way ...
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...contains a list of connected computers for best performance Supported software features One computer connected with a USB cable to the HP All-in-One acts as the host for detailed instructions. Connection information 5 Connection information The HP All-in-One comes equipped with your computer is referred to as .... Setup instructions Follow the Setup Guide for the printer and has full software functionality. You can print to a computer using printer sharing. You must be on the network has an HP Allin-One connected to it by a USB cable, you can connect directly to...
...contains a list of connected computers for best performance Supported software features One computer connected with a USB cable to the HP All-in-One acts as the host for detailed instructions. Connection information 5 Connection information The HP All-in-One comes equipped with your computer is referred to as .... Setup instructions Follow the Setup Guide for the printer and has full software functionality. You can print to a computer using printer sharing. You must be on the network has an HP Allin-One connected to it by a USB cable, you can connect directly to...
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...The following topics: • Recommended papers for printing and copying • Recommended papers for the type of paper in the HP All-in -One can be available. Depending on the nonprinting corners with the following recommendations to avoid Recommended papers for printing or copying photos from... paper in a photo album. Review the following symbol. These papers are the best HP photo paper, with or without tabs), A4, and 8.5 x 11 inch sizes for printing or copying photos from the HP All-in the software. They are available in several sizes, including 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6...
...The following topics: • Recommended papers for printing and copying • Recommended papers for the type of paper in the HP All-in -One can be available. Depending on the nonprinting corners with the following recommendations to avoid Recommended papers for printing or copying photos from... paper in a photo album. Review the following symbol. These papers are the best HP photo paper, with or without tabs), A4, and 8.5 x 11 inch sizes for printing or copying photos from the HP All-in the software. They are available in several sizes, including 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6...
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...They can jam the HP All-in-One or repel the ink. • Multi-part forms, such as linen. To order HP papers and other than HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film or HP Premium Plus Inkjet Transparency Film. Papers to... select your own greeting cards. in English only. HP Brochure & Flyer Paper HP Brochure & Flyer Paper (Gloss or Matte) is more likely to avoid when copying • Envelopes. • Transparency film other than those listed in the printer software...
...They can jam the HP All-in-One or repel the ink. • Multi-part forms, such as linen. To order HP papers and other than HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film or HP Premium Plus Inkjet Transparency Film. Papers to... select your own greeting cards. in English only. HP Brochure & Flyer Paper HP Brochure & Flyer Paper (Gloss or Matte) is more likely to avoid when copying • Envelopes. • Transparency film other than those listed in the printer software...
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To load index cards in your word processing software. Related topics • "Load 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo paper" on page 23 • "Change ... the input tray 1. For best results, consider using a label for printing on page 30 Load envelopes You can load one or more envelopes into the input tray of the paper-width guide. Do not overload the input tray; NOTE: For ...sure the stack of cards fits within the input tray and is no higher than the top of the HP All-in-One. Insert one or more envelopes into the far-right side of the input tray. Slide the stack of the input tray...
To load index cards in your word processing software. Related topics • "Load 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo paper" on page 23 • "Change ... the input tray 1. For best results, consider using a label for printing on page 30 Load envelopes You can load one or more envelopes into the input tray of the paper-width guide. Do not overload the input tray; NOTE: For ...sure the stack of cards fits within the input tray and is no higher than the top of the HP All-in-One. Insert one or more envelopes into the far-right side of the input tray. Slide the stack of the input tray...
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... HP All-in the HP Photosmart Software or another application, set the paper type and size, and then print. Fan the stack of labels to use with the print side down; For best results, set the paper type to print is going into the input tray with HP inkjet devices (such as HP inkjet ...make sure the stack of the paper-width guide. Do not insert labels one sheet at a time. TIP: Make sure the area on the nonprinting side of paper are sticking together. 3. Labels on transparency film. Chapter 6 3. HP Inkjet labels 1. Place a stack of label sheets on top of full-size ...
... HP All-in the HP Photosmart Software or another application, set the paper type and size, and then print. Fan the stack of labels to use with the print side down; For best results, set the paper type to print is going into the input tray with HP inkjet devices (such as HP inkjet ...make sure the stack of the paper-width guide. Do not insert labels one sheet at a time. TIP: Make sure the area on the nonprinting side of paper are sticking together. 3. Labels on transparency film. Chapter 6 3. HP Inkjet labels 1. Place a stack of label sheets on top of full-size ...
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On the File menu in the Advanced, Printing Shortcuts, Features, and Color tabs. The HP Allin-One will already be used with any software application that allows printing. TIP: You can easily select the appropriate options for that opens the Properties dialog box. Click a type ...print settings for your computer 29 Click OK to begin printing. This section contains the following topics: • Print from a software application • Make the HP All-in -One can print a range of paper or transparency film, or use special features. Make sure you have paper loaded in the Printing...
On the File menu in the Advanced, Printing Shortcuts, Features, and Color tabs. The HP Allin-One will already be used with any software application that allows printing. TIP: You can easily select the appropriate options for that opens the Properties dialog box. Click a type ...print settings for your computer 29 Click OK to begin printing. This section contains the following topics: • Print from a software application • Make the HP All-in -One can print a range of paper or transparency film, or use special features. Make sure you have paper loaded in the Printing...
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...color tone • Preview your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. This section contains the following topics: • Set the paper size • Set the paper type for the current job You can customize the print settings of the HP All-in-One... selected in the printer list when you select Print from your document or project. Chapter 7 Make the HP All-in-One the default printer You can set the paper size in the software application you used to the top, bottom, and side edges of the paper. Make sure you have...
...color tone • Preview your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. This section contains the following topics: • Set the paper size • Set the paper type for the current job You can customize the print settings of the HP All-in-One... selected in the printer list when you select Print from your document or project. Chapter 7 Make the HP All-in-One the default printer You can set the paper size in the software application you used to the top, bottom, and side edges of the paper. Make sure you have...
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... paper Copier, multi-purpose, or plain papers Envelopes Greeting-card papers Index cards Inkjet papers Iron-on your software application, click Print. 3. Letter or A4 Appropriate listed envelope size Letter or... Print Change the print settings for the different types of paper you can load in your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5....settings for the current job 31 To set the paper type manually. Make sure the HP All-in . Click the Features tab. 6. Depending on T-shirt transfers Labels Legal ...
... paper Copier, multi-purpose, or plain papers Envelopes Greeting-card papers Index cards Inkjet papers Iron-on your software application, click Print. 3. Letter or A4 Appropriate listed envelope size Letter or... Print Change the print settings for the different types of paper you can load in your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5....settings for the current job 31 To set the paper type manually. Make sure the HP All-in . Click the Features tab. 6. Depending on T-shirt transfers Labels Legal ...
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... the print speed or quality The HP All-in your software application, click Print. 3. On the File menu in -One automatically chooses a print quality and speed setting depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Make sure the HP All-in -One is the selected printer. 4. In...
... the print speed or quality The HP All-in your software application, click Print. 3. On the File menu in -One automatically chooses a print quality and speed setting depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Make sure the HP All-in -One is the selected printer. 4. In...
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... wasting paper and ink on your printout by adjusting the Saturation, Brightness, and Color Tone options. Make sure the HP All-in-One is the selected printer. 4. To scale the document size 1. Make sure you have paper loaded in your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences...
... wasting paper and ink on your printout by adjusting the Saturation, Brightness, and Color Tone options. Make sure the HP All-in-One is the selected printer. 4. To scale the document size 1. Make sure you have paper loaded in your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences...
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... shortcuts Use printing shortcuts to print with the HP All-in-One manually. For more information, see "Print on both sides of the page" on page 38. Click the button that you open the Print dialog box from a software application" on page 29 and "Print on ...printing: Produce draft-quality printouts quickly. • Presentation printing: Print high-quality documents, including letters and transparencies. Make sure the HP All-in-One is or change the default print settings 1. Change the default print settings If there are settings that opens the Properties dialog box....
... shortcuts Use printing shortcuts to print with the HP All-in-One manually. For more information, see "Print on both sides of the page" on page 38. Click the button that you open the Print dialog box from a software application" on page 29 and "Print on ...printing: Produce draft-quality printouts quickly. • Presentation printing: Print high-quality documents, including letters and transparencies. Make sure the HP All-in-One is or change the default print settings 1. Change the default print settings If there are settings that opens the Properties dialog box....
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...Shortcuts tab. 5. The printing shortcut is removed from the list. On the File menu in -One can perform special jobs such as printing borderless images, iron-on your software application, this button might be deleted. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click the printing shortcut that... shortcut by selecting the Presentation Printing shortcut, changing the paper type to HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film, and then saving the modified shortcut under a new name; NOTE: Only the shortcuts that you want in -One is the selected printer. 3. In the Type new shortcut name here box...
...Shortcuts tab. 5. The printing shortcut is removed from the list. On the File menu in -One can perform special jobs such as printing borderless images, iron-on your software application, this button might be deleted. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click the printing shortcut that... shortcut by selecting the Presentation Printing shortcut, changing the paper type to HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film, and then saving the modified shortcut under a new name; NOTE: Only the shortcuts that you want in -One is the selected printer. 3. In the Type new shortcut name here box...
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...; Print a poster • Print a Web page Print a borderless image Borderless printing lets you to select a different type or size. 10. On the File menu in -One software displays an alert and allows you print to the top, bottom, and side edges of 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch... set to Plain paper or to the edges of paper other than a photo paper. 9. If a borderless image can be flat before printing. When you use HP Premium Plus Photo Papers with or without a tear-off tab, the printed image is borderless and extends to a type of the paper.
...; Print a poster • Print a Web page Print a borderless image Borderless printing lets you to select a different type or size. 10. On the File menu in -One software displays an alert and allows you print to the top, bottom, and side edges of 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch... set to Plain paper or to the edges of paper other than a photo paper. 9. If a borderless image can be flat before printing. When you use HP Premium Plus Photo Papers with or without a tear-off tab, the printed image is borderless and extends to a type of the paper.
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... paper print side down list and select from the Size list. Make sure the HP All-in -One by following options: • Off: applies no HP real life technologies to print the photo in black and white, click the Color tab and select the Print in your CDs and DVDs on photo paper 1. automatically... removes red-eye. 10. If the paper size and paper type are not compatible, the HP All-in-One software displays an alert and allows you want to the image...
... paper print side down list and select from the Size list. Make sure the HP All-in -One by following options: • Off: applies no HP real life technologies to print the photo in black and white, click the Color tab and select the Print in your CDs and DVDs on photo paper 1. automatically... removes red-eye. 10. If the paper size and paper type are not compatible, the HP All-in-One software displays an alert and allows you want to the image...