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... statements accompanying such products and services. For users who are used in this material is a U.S. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is subject to -text applications. Terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used print cartridges out of the reach of features that convey the appropriate action. It...
... statements accompanying such products and services. For users who are used in this material is a U.S. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is subject to -text applications. Terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used print cartridges out of the reach of features that convey the appropriate action. It...
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...backup mode ...20 Ink-backup mode output ...21 Exit ink-backup mode ...21 4 Connect the printer USB ...22 5 Print using the Photosmart Essential button About the Photosmart Essential button 23 About the HP Photosmart Software 23 6 Print photos using the front USB port About the front USB port ...24...About the front USB port lights 25 7 Print photos Print borderless photos ...27 Print photos with a border ...29 HP Real Life Technologies photo fix 31 Photo print cartridge ...31 Advanced color settings ...32 Exif Print ...32 Store and handle photo paper 33 Save money when printing photos 33 1
...backup mode ...20 Ink-backup mode output ...21 Exit ink-backup mode ...21 4 Connect the printer USB ...22 5 Print using the Photosmart Essential button About the Photosmart Essential button 23 About the HP Photosmart Software 23 6 Print photos using the front USB port About the front USB port ...24...About the front USB port lights 25 7 Print photos Print borderless photos ...27 Print photos with a border ...29 HP Real Life Technologies photo fix 31 Photo print cartridge ...31 Advanced color settings ...32 Exif Print ...32 Store and handle photo paper 33 Save money when printing photos 33 1
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help ...62 Ink Status window ...62 Download printer software updates 63 2 Share photos with friends and family 34 Other photo projects ...34 8 Print other documents Print e-mail ...35 Print documents ...36 Print letters ...... Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper 57 Resize a document ...57 Print preview ...57 Two-sided printing ...58 Bound two-sided documents 58 10 Printer software Make the HP Deskjet the default printer 60 Set default print settings ...60 Printer Properties dialog box 61 What's This?
help ...62 Ink Status window ...62 Download printer software updates 63 2 Share photos with friends and family 34 Other photo projects ...34 8 Print other documents Print e-mail ...35 Print documents ...36 Print letters ...... Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper 57 Resize a document ...57 Print preview ...57 Two-sided printing ...58 Bound two-sided documents 58 10 Printer software Make the HP Deskjet the default printer 60 Set default print settings ...60 Printer Properties dialog box 61 What's This?
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... ...65 Align print cartridges ...67 Automatically clean print cartridges 67 Calibrate print quality ...68 View estimated ink levels ...68 Maintain the printer body ...69 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 69 Manually clean print cartridges 69 Maintain print cartridges ...70 Print cartridge storage ... on or flashing 79 Front USB port lights are flashing 80 Printer does not print ...80 Verify the following ...80 Check the printer lights ...80 Check the printer cable connection 80 Printer is stalled ...81 If the printer still does not print 82 Document prints slowly ...82 Print cartridge...
... ...65 Align print cartridges ...67 Automatically clean print cartridges 67 Calibrate print quality ...68 View estimated ink levels ...68 Maintain the printer body ...69 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 69 Manually clean print cartridges 69 Maintain print cartridges ...70 Print cartridge storage ... on or flashing 79 Front USB port lights are flashing 80 Printer does not print ...80 Verify the following ...80 Check the printer lights ...80 Check the printer cable connection 80 Printer is stalled ...81 If the printer still does not print 82 Document prints slowly ...82 Print cartridge...
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... paper or other media 104 Order print cartridges ...104 Order other supplies ...104 C Technical information Printer specifications ...106 Environmental product stewardship program 106 Paper use ...107 Plastics ...107 Material safety data sheets 107 Recycling program ...107 HP inkjet supplies recycling program 107 Energy consumption ...107 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private...
... paper or other media 104 Order print cartridges ...104 Order other supplies ...104 C Technical information Printer specifications ...106 Environmental product stewardship program 106 Paper use ...107 Plastics ...107 Material safety data sheets 107 Recycling program ...107 HP inkjet supplies recycling program 107 Energy consumption ...107 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private...
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..., view how much ink is left to print a variety of the printer's special features. Printing tips Learn how to use two-sided printing. Printer software Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on how to use the... computer. 1 Welcome Welcome to your computer and the printer together, see the Setup Guide that came with friends and family. You can also use and replace the print cartridges. Connect the printer Learn how to connect the printer to the HP Deskjet D4200 Printer series Help. Print other USB devices.
..., view how much ink is left to print a variety of the printer's special features. Printing tips Learn how to use two-sided printing. Printer software Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on how to use the... computer. 1 Welcome Welcome to your computer and the printer together, see the Setup Guide that came with friends and family. You can also use and replace the print cartridges. Connect the printer Learn how to connect the printer to the HP Deskjet D4200 Printer series Help. Print other USB devices.
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Find a solution to recycle print cartridges. 6 Welcome Find out how to a hardware or software problem. Learn about the paper capacity, requirements, and other specifications for the printer. Chapter 1 (continued) Section HP support Troubleshooting Order supplies Specifications HP inkjet supplies recycling program Description Find out how to order supplies for the printer. Learn how to contact HP support.
Find a solution to recycle print cartridges. 6 Welcome Find out how to a hardware or software problem. Learn about the paper capacity, requirements, and other specifications for the printer. Chapter 1 (continued) Section HP support Troubleshooting Order supplies Specifications HP inkjet supplies recycling program Description Find out how to order supplies for the printer. Learn how to contact HP support.
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You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. HP Vivera Inks are specially formulated and scientifically tested for quality, purity and fade resistance. • Photosmart Essential button: Use the Photosmart Essential button to open the HP Photosmart Software, which provides a fast and easy way to -life...ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with a photo print cartridge (purchased separately). • Ink-backup mode: Continue printing with vivid colors that is low on ink by printing high-quality, low-cost CD/DVD Tattoos. (This feature might not be available in your CDs...
You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. HP Vivera Inks are specially formulated and scientifically tested for quality, purity and fade resistance. • Photosmart Essential button: Use the Photosmart Essential button to open the HP Photosmart Software, which provides a fast and easy way to -life...ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with a photo print cartridge (purchased separately). • Ink-backup mode: Continue printing with vivid colors that is low on ink by printing high-quality, low-cost CD/DVD Tattoos. (This feature might not be available in your CDs...
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3 Get started • The printer at a glance • Buttons and lights • Paper trays • Print cartridges • Ink-backup mode The printer at a glance Click the links below to learn about the printer features. 1 Buttons and lights 2 Front USB port 3 Paper trays 8 Get started
3 Get started • The printer at a glance • Buttons and lights • Paper trays • Print cartridges • Ink-backup mode The printer at a glance Click the links below to learn about the printer features. 1 Buttons and lights 2 Front USB port 3 Paper trays 8 Get started
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Chapter 3 Buttons and lights Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, restart a job, and open HP Photosmart Software. The printer lights give you visual cues about the status of the printer. 1 Power button and light 2 Print Cartridge Status lights 3 Photosmart Essential button 4 Resume button and light 5 Front USB port lights 6 Cancel icon 10 Get started
Chapter 3 Buttons and lights Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, restart a job, and open HP Photosmart Software. The printer lights give you visual cues about the status of the printer. 1 Power button and light 2 Print Cartridge Status lights 3 Photosmart Essential button 4 Resume button and light 5 Front USB port lights 6 Cancel icon 10 Get started
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Buttons and lights 11 CAUTION: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off . Power button and light Use the Power button to turn on after you press the Power button. 1 Power button and light The Power light flashes when the printer is processing. It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on and off .
Buttons and lights 11 CAUTION: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off . Power button and light Use the Power button to turn on after you press the Power button. 1 Power button and light The Power light flashes when the printer is processing. It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on and off .
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... printing from a digital camera, external card reader, or USB flash drive, just plug the camera or other device into the printer's front USB port. You can then print the photos using HP Photosmart Software. 1 Connection light 2 Error light When the camera is connected correctly, the Connection light is required, such as loading...
... printing from a digital camera, external card reader, or USB flash drive, just plug the camera or other device into the printer's front USB port. You can then print the photos using HP Photosmart Software. 1 Connection light 2 Error light When the camera is connected correctly, the Connection light is required, such as loading...
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...8226; Input tray • Paper guide • Output tray • Fold the paper trays Paper trays 15 Pressing the Power button when the printer is busy, the Power button functions like a Cancel button. 1 Cancel icon Pressing the Power button during a print job or print cartridge alignment ...job cancels the job. When the printer is idle turns the printer off. Cancel icon The printer has a Cancel icon located to download images from external card readers, USB flash drives, and other USB devices.
...8226; Input tray • Paper guide • Output tray • Fold the paper trays Paper trays 15 Pressing the Power button when the printer is busy, the Power button functions like a Cancel button. 1 Cancel icon Pressing the Power button during a print job or print cartridge alignment ...job cancels the job. When the printer is idle turns the printer off. Cancel icon The printer has a Cancel icon located to download images from external card readers, USB flash drives, and other USB devices.
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Raise the output tray. 5. Raise the input tray. Print cartridges Three print cartridges can be used with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge 3 Photo print cartridge For information about using the print cartridges, see the following topics: • Use print cartridges • Replace print cartridges Print cartridges 19 4.
Raise the output tray. 5. Raise the input tray. Print cartridges Three print cartridges can be used with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge 3 Photo print cartridge For information about using the print cartridges, see the following topics: • Use print cartridges • Replace print cartridges Print cartridges 19 4.
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...buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. • Quality color photos: For more information, see the reference guide that came with the printer. • Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of ink, the printer can operate in three places: • Selection number label: ...Look at the label on the print cartridge that you with virtually grain-free photos. For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black...
...buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. • Quality color photos: For more information, see the reference guide that came with the printer. • Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of ink, the printer can operate in three places: • Selection number label: ...Look at the label on the print cartridge that you with virtually grain-free photos. For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black...
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...ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Touching these parts will result in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. To remove plastic tape from each print cartridge. Do not... remove the copper strips. Colors print but black is grayed and is installed. Colors print as grayscale. NOTE: HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode 21 ...
...ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Touching these parts will result in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. To remove plastic tape from each print cartridge. Do not... remove the copper strips. Colors print but black is grayed and is installed. Colors print as grayscale. NOTE: HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode 21 ...
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NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. 4 Connect the printer • USB USB The printer connects to the computer with your printer. 22 Connect the printer NOTE: A USB cable might not be packaged with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with the printer.
NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. 4 Connect the printer • USB USB The printer connects to the computer with your printer. 22 Connect the printer NOTE: A USB cable might not be packaged with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with the printer.
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...the Photosmart Essential button, but nothing happens. For more information, see the HP Photosmart Software Help contents book at the top of the printer. For more information on the left. When you press the button, the HP Photosmart Software is opened on the front panel of the Contents panel, ...access the software help through the HP Solution Center. 5 Print using the Photosmart Essential...
...the Photosmart Essential button, but nothing happens. For more information, see the HP Photosmart Software Help contents book at the top of the printer. For more information on the left. When you press the button, the HP Photosmart Software is opened on the front panel of the Contents panel, ...access the software help through the HP Solution Center. 5 Print using the Photosmart Essential...
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...transfer photos from the front USB port NOTE: To print using these instructions, the HP Photosmart Software must be installed on your computer. 24 Print photos using HP Photosmart Software. HP recommends that you need a USB cable that is compatible with your computer, and ...then print them. Print photos from a digital camera, external card reader, or USB flash drive to print photos from a digital camera, external card reader, or USB flash drive, just plug the camera or other device into the printer...
...transfer photos from the front USB port NOTE: To print using these instructions, the HP Photosmart Software must be installed on your computer. 24 Print photos using HP Photosmart Software. HP recommends that you need a USB cable that is compatible with your computer, and ...then print them. Print photos from a digital camera, external card reader, or USB flash drive to print photos from a digital camera, external card reader, or USB flash drive, just plug the camera or other device into the printer...