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... 2 Control panel buttons...3 Find more information...4 Load originals and load paper...4 Avoid paper jams...7 Print 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos 7 Scan an image...8 Make a copy...9 Replace the print cartridges...9 Clean the HP Photosmart...12 2 Troubleshooting and support Uninstall and reinstall the software 14 Hardware setup troubleshooting 15 Clear paper jams...17 Print cartridge...
... 2 Control panel buttons...3 Find more information...4 Load originals and load paper...4 Avoid paper jams...7 Print 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos 7 Scan an image...8 Make a copy...9 Replace the print cartridges...9 Clean the HP Photosmart...12 2 Troubleshooting and support Uninstall and reinstall the software 14 Hardware setup troubleshooting 15 Clear paper jams...17 Print cartridge...
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... door Cartridge access area Print carriage 2 HP Photosmart overview 1 HP Photosmart overview Use the HP Photosmart to as provides information for contacting HP support and ordering supplies. The HP Photosmart at a glance HP Photosmart overview Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description Color graphics display (also referred to as the...quickly and easily accomplish tasks such as making a copy, scanning documents, or printing photos from the control panel, without turning on your computer. You can access many HP Photosmart functions directly from a memory card. The Electronic Help details...
... door Cartridge access area Print carriage 2 HP Photosmart overview 1 HP Photosmart overview Use the HP Photosmart to as provides information for contacting HP support and ordering supplies. The HP Photosmart at a glance HP Photosmart overview Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description Color graphics display (also referred to as the...quickly and easily accomplish tasks such as making a copy, scanning documents, or printing photos from the control panel, without turning on your computer. You can access many HP Photosmart functions directly from a memory card. The Electronic Help details...
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OK: Selects a menu setting, value, or photo. Scan: From the Home screen, opens the Scan Menu. When viewing screens other than the Home screen, selects options related to the current display. Control panel buttons 3 (continued) Label 12 13 ...screen. When viewing screens other than the Home screen, selects options related to the current display. Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 Name and Description Back: Returns to the HP Photosmart control panel features. Copy: From the Home screen, opens the Copy Menu. When viewing screens other than the Home screen, selects options related to the...
OK: Selects a menu setting, value, or photo. Scan: From the Home screen, opens the Scan Menu. When viewing screens other than the Home screen, selects options related to the current display. Control panel buttons 3 (continued) Label 12 13 ...screen. When viewing screens other than the Home screen, selects options related to the current display. Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 Name and Description Back: Returns to the HP Photosmart control panel features. Copy: From the Home screen, opens the Copy Menu. When viewing screens other than the Home screen, selects options related to the...
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... OK. TIP: While the photo is printing, you installed with the HP Photosmart to scroll through the photos on the product. 3. Scan an image You can continue to Print More.... adapter required), TransFlash MicroSD Card, or Secure MultiMedia Card To print one or more photos to the print queue by pressing the button next...
... OK. TIP: While the photo is printing, you installed with the HP Photosmart to scroll through the photos on the product. 3. Scan an image You can continue to Print More.... adapter required), TransFlash MicroSD Card, or Secure MultiMedia Card To print one or more photos to the print queue by pressing the button next...
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...next to Scan to Scan. You can also check the ink levels by adjusting the brightness, sharpness, color tone, and saturation. Press the button next to Copy. 4. TIP: To make sure you have a replacement print cartridge available. NOTE: When the ink level for the HP Photosmart, go to www.hp.com/buy.../supplies. You can improve the overall image quality by using the software installed with the HP Photosmart. If prompted, choose your product, and then click one of the shopping links on the right front corner ...
...next to Scan to Scan. You can also check the ink levels by adjusting the brightness, sharpness, color tone, and saturation. Press the button next to Copy. 4. TIP: To make sure you have a replacement print cartridge available. NOTE: When the ink level for the HP Photosmart, go to www.hp.com/buy.../supplies. You can improve the overall image quality by using the software installed with the HP Photosmart. If prompted, choose your product, and then click one of the shopping links on the right front corner ...
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... go to scan page. The liquid might need to print a cartridge alignment page. 10. Turn on the glass. Recycle or discard the print cartridge alignment sheet. CAUTION: Do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene, or carbon tetrachloride on right front corner of the HP Photosmart. Load alignment ...page print side down on the glass, since they can purchase an HP Cleaning Kit for Inkjet Printers and All-in-Ones (Q6260A) that your...
... go to scan page. The liquid might need to print a cartridge alignment page. 10. Turn on the glass. Recycle or discard the print cartridge alignment sheet. CAUTION: Do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene, or carbon tetrachloride on right front corner of the HP Photosmart. Load alignment ...page print side down on the glass, since they can purchase an HP Cleaning Kit for Inkjet Printers and All-in-Ones (Q6260A) that your...
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... If it on . Cause: You pressed the On button too quickly. If the HP Solution Center shows the essential icons (Scan Picture and Scan Document), the software has been properly installed. Double-click HP Uninstaller. Follow the onscreen instructions and the instructions provided in , and then press the...drive. 6. On the desktop, open the CD-ROM and then double-click HP All-in an appliance that came with the HP Photosmart. Solution 1: Make sure you use the power cord that you turn on . Plug in -One Installer. 7. Solution 2: Reset the product Solution: Turn off . Press the ...
... If it on . Cause: You pressed the On button too quickly. If the HP Solution Center shows the essential icons (Scan Picture and Scan Document), the software has been properly installed. Double-click HP Uninstaller. Follow the onscreen instructions and the instructions provided in , and then press the...drive. 6. On the desktop, open the CD-ROM and then double-click HP All-in an appliance that came with the HP Photosmart. Solution 1: Make sure you use the power cord that you turn on . Plug in -One Installer. 7. Solution 2: Reset the product Solution: Turn off . Press the ...
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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...21 Print on specialty media...21 Print a Web page...22 5 Scan Scan to a computer...27 Scan to a memory card...28 6 Copy Copy text ... warranty information 43 10 Solve a problem HP support...45 Uninstall and reinstall the software 48 Setup troubleshooting...49 Print quality troubleshooting...58 Print troubleshooting...73 Memory card troubleshooting 77 Copy troubleshooting...81 Scan troubleshooting...85 Errors...87 12 Technical information ...
... 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...21 Print on specialty media...21 Print a Web page...22 5 Scan Scan to a computer...27 Scan to a memory card...28 6 Copy Copy text ... warranty information 43 10 Solve a problem HP support...45 Uninstall and reinstall the software 48 Setup troubleshooting...49 Print quality troubleshooting...58 Print troubleshooting...73 Memory card troubleshooting 77 Copy troubleshooting...81 Scan troubleshooting...85 Errors...87 12 Technical information ...
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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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Copy 1 Back: Returns to know the HP Photosmart When viewing screens other than the Home screen, selects options related to the current display. When viewing screens other than the Home screen, selects options ... other than the Home screen, selects options related to the current display. 6 Copy: From the Home screen, opens the Copy Menu. Get to know the HP Photosmart 6 Get to the previous screen. 2 Cancel: Stops the current operation, restores default settings, and clears the current photo selection. 3 OK: Selects a menu setting, value, or...
Copy 1 Back: Returns to know the HP Photosmart When viewing screens other than the Home screen, selects options related to the current display. When viewing screens other than the Home screen, selects options ... other than the Home screen, selects options related to the current display. 6 Copy: From the Home screen, opens the Copy Menu. Get to know the HP Photosmart 6 Get to the previous screen. 2 Cancel: Stops the current operation, restores default settings, and clears the current photo selection. 3 OK: Selects a menu setting, value, or...
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... several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, and 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with any inkjet printer. It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity. glossy or soft gloss (satin matte). 3 Paper basics You...Paper basics 7 Depending on the package: Paper basics HP Everyday Photo Paper Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using paper designed for photo printing If you want the...(5 x 7 inch), and two finishes - You will ensure your Auto Sense-enabled HP Photosmart scan the Auto Sense marks and automatically adjust printer settings-including paper type, print quality, ...
... several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, and 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with any inkjet printer. It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity. glossy or soft gloss (satin matte). 3 Paper basics You...Paper basics 7 Depending on the package: Paper basics HP Everyday Photo Paper Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using paper designed for photo printing If you want the...(5 x 7 inch), and two finishes - You will ensure your Auto Sense-enabled HP Photosmart scan the Auto Sense marks and automatically adjust printer settings-including paper type, print quality, ...
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Load original print side down on page 35 Scan to a computer To scan to a memory card" on page 28 • "Scan and reprint photos" on right front corner of glass. Scan Scan 27 5 Scan • "Scan to a computer" on page 27 • "Scan to a computer 1. Lift lid on product. a. b. Load original.
Load original print side down on page 35 Scan to a computer To scan to a memory card" on page 28 • "Scan and reprint photos" on right front corner of glass. Scan Scan 27 5 Scan • "Scan to a computer" on page 27 • "Scan to a computer 1. Lift lid on product. a. b. Load original.
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b. Start scan. Load original. Lift lid on page 121 Scan to a memory card To save a scan to PC. b. Close lid. 2. Related topics "Stop the current job" on product. Scan 28 Scan Chapter 5 c. Connect to Scan. Press button next to computer. 3. a. a. Press button next to Scan to a memory card 1. Load original print side down on right front corner of glass.
b. Start scan. Load original. Lift lid on page 121 Scan to a memory card To save a scan to PC. b. Close lid. 2. Related topics "Stop the current job" on product. Scan 28 Scan Chapter 5 c. Connect to Scan. Press button next to computer. 3. a. a. Press button next to Scan to a memory card 1. Load original print side down on right front corner of glass.
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... topics "Stop the current job" on page 121 Scan to Memory Card. a. Start scan. ▲ Press button next to Scan to a memory card 29 Insert memory. Scan 1 Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Select, Memory Stick Magic Gate, Memory Stick Duo or Pro Duo (adapter optional), Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo (...-Picture card 3 CompactFlash (CF) types I and II 4 Front USB port (for storage devices) 4. b. Press button next to Memory Card. 3. Close lid. 2. Press button next to Scan to Scan. c.
... topics "Stop the current job" on page 121 Scan to Memory Card. a. Start scan. ▲ Press button next to Scan to a memory card 29 Insert memory. Scan 1 Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Select, Memory Stick Magic Gate, Memory Stick Duo or Pro Duo (adapter optional), Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo (...-Picture card 3 CompactFlash (CF) types I and II 4 Front USB port (for storage devices) 4. b. Press button next to Memory Card. 3. Close lid. 2. Press button next to Scan to Scan. c.
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Remove plastic tape by using the pink pull tab. When prompted, press OK to scan page. b. Line up colored shaped icons, then slide cartridge into place. Insert new cartridge. Work with cartridges d. Align cartridges. Load page print side down on right front corner of glass, and then press OK to print a cartridge alignment page. b. Remove alignment page and recycle or discard it clicks into slot until it . a. Remove cartridge from packaging. c. Close cartridge door. 4. Replace the cartridges 41 a. c. 3.
Remove plastic tape by using the pink pull tab. When prompted, press OK to scan page. b. Line up colored shaped icons, then slide cartridge into place. Insert new cartridge. Work with cartridges d. Align cartridges. Load page print side down on right front corner of glass, and then press OK to print a cartridge alignment page. b. Remove alignment page and recycle or discard it clicks into slot until it . a. Remove cartridge from packaging. c. Close cartridge door. 4. Replace the cartridges 41 a. c. 3.
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...alert messages. Cartridge information and links to operate the HP Photosmart with only one print cartridge. You cannot initiate a print job from the print cartridge carriage. NOTE: When the HP Photosmart operates in your country/region, contact a local HP reseller for ink-backup mode. 42 Work with ...Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. If it is not supported in ink-backup mode, a message is removed from the control panel (such as copying or scanning an original). The ink-backup mode...
...alert messages. Cartridge information and links to operate the HP Photosmart with only one print cartridge. You cannot initiate a print job from the print cartridge carriage. NOTE: When the HP Photosmart operates in your country/region, contact a local HP reseller for ink-backup mode. 42 Work with ...Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. If it is not supported in ink-backup mode, a message is removed from the control panel (such as copying or scanning an original). The ink-backup mode...
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...Print quality troubleshooting • Print troubleshooting • Memory card troubleshooting • Copy troubleshooting • Scan troubleshooting • Errors HP support • Support process • HP support by phone • Additional warranty options Support process If you register the product 3. Support ... information for up-to-date product information and expert assistance and includes the following features: • Fast access to all HP customers. Check the documentation that are available when you have a problem, follow these steps: 1. 10 Solve a problem ...
...Print quality troubleshooting • Print troubleshooting • Memory card troubleshooting • Copy troubleshooting • Scan troubleshooting • Errors HP support • Support process • HP support by phone • Additional warranty options Support process If you register the product 3. Support ... information for up-to-date product information and expert assistance and includes the following features: • Fast access to all HP customers. Check the documentation that are available when you have a problem, follow these steps: 1. 10 Solve a problem ...
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... the product to the computer until prompted by the software installation screen. Turn off the product, wait one minute, then restart it ). 3. Reinstall the HP Photosmart software. If the HP Solution Center shows the essential icons (Scan Picture and Scan Document), the software has been properly installed. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer. 2. When the...
... the product to the computer until prompted by the software installation screen. Turn off the product, wait one minute, then restart it ). 3. Reinstall the HP Photosmart software. If the HP Solution Center shows the essential icons (Scan Picture and Scan Document), the software has been properly installed. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer. 2. When the...
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...the input tray, and then try the alignment again. 2. NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the input tray when you have colored paper loaded in the input tray, then press the button next to print bitmapped text,... is complete and the page can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. NOTE: You can be aligned. The Printer Toolbox appears. 4. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. Load unused plain white paper into the input... if you align the print cartridges, the alignment will fail. Cause: The print cartridges needed to scan the page.
...the input tray, and then try the alignment again. 2. NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the input tray when you have colored paper loaded in the input tray, then press the button next to print bitmapped text,... is complete and the page can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. NOTE: You can be aligned. The Printer Toolbox appears. 4. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. Load unused plain white paper into the input... if you align the print cartridges, the alignment will fail. Cause: The print cartridges needed to scan the page.