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... into the paper tray, pushing the paper until you feel resistance, and then slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper stack. Printer help Printer prints on . • Make sure the USB cable is firmly attached from the input tray, and reload it. • Use only one type ...an electrical outlet. • The power cord is firmly connected to the power supply or adapter. • The power supply is firmly connected to the printer. Printer does not feed paper Try one or more of the following solutions: • Reduce the number of sheets in the input tray. • Remove paper...
... into the paper tray, pushing the paper until you feel resistance, and then slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper stack. Printer help Printer prints on . • Make sure the USB cable is firmly attached from the input tray, and reload it. • Use only one type ...an electrical outlet. • The power cord is firmly connected to the power supply or adapter. • The power supply is firmly connected to the printer. Printer does not feed paper Try one or more of the following solutions: • Reduce the number of sheets in the input tray. • Remove paper...
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... tray. 9. Ink usage Note: Ink from the electrical outlet. 5. To access the Readme file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D4300 series > Readme. Remove the paper jam from the front of the same printer, delete the extra icons. • Make sure that a label did not become detached from the paper tray. 2. Reconnect the...
... tray. 9. Ink usage Note: Ink from the electrical outlet. 5. To access the Readme file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D4300 series > Readme. Remove the paper jam from the front of the same printer, delete the extra icons. • Make sure that a label did not become detached from the paper tray. 2. Reconnect the...
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...Statement from country to country elsewhere in this HP Limited Warranty. HP printer limited warranty statement HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Accessories Duration of limited warranty 90 days 1 year Until the HP ink is distributed by HP or by an authorized importer. b. Any ... may not apply to be either repair or replace the product, at least equal to HP. 8. For HP printer products, the use of implied warranties. 3. To the extent that the HP products specified above , which the manufacturer cannot disclaim, or allow limitations on the cartridge has...
...Statement from country to country elsewhere in this HP Limited Warranty. HP printer limited warranty statement HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Accessories Duration of limited warranty 90 days 1 year Until the HP ink is distributed by HP or by an authorized importer. b. Any ... may not apply to be either repair or replace the product, at least equal to HP. 8. For HP printer products, the use of implied warranties. 3. To the extent that the HP products specified above , which the manufacturer cannot disclaim, or allow limitations on the cartridge has...
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...Windows Vista is subject to change without prior written permission of Microsoft Corporation in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. For ... under copyright laws. Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of Microsoft Corporation. Hewlett-Packard Company notices The information contained in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Acknowledgements Windows and Windows XP are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the...
...Windows Vista is subject to change without prior written permission of Microsoft Corporation in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. For ... under copyright laws. Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of Microsoft Corporation. Hewlett-Packard Company notices The information contained in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Acknowledgements Windows and Windows XP are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the...
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......18 Use print cartridges...19 Replace print cartridges...19 Ink-backup mode...19 Ink-backup mode output...20 Exit ink-backup mode...20 4 Connect the printer USB...21 5 Print photos using the front USB port About the front USB port...22 Print photos from the front USB port 22 About the... front USB port lights 23 6 Print photos Print borderless photos...25 Print photos with a border...27 HP Real Life Technologies photo fix 29 Photo print cartridge...30 Advanced color settings...30 Exif Print...31 Store and handle photo paper 31 Save money and ink when printing photos 32 Share...
......18 Use print cartridges...19 Replace print cartridges...19 Ink-backup mode...19 Ink-backup mode output...20 Exit ink-backup mode...20 4 Connect the printer USB...21 5 Print photos using the front USB port About the front USB port...22 Print photos from the front USB port 22 About the... front USB port lights 23 6 Print photos Print borderless photos...25 Print photos with a border...27 HP Real Life Technologies photo fix 29 Photo print cartridge...30 Advanced color settings...30 Exif Print...31 Store and handle photo paper 31 Save money and ink when printing photos 32 Share...
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... on a single sheet of paper 55 Resize a document ...55 Print preview...56 Two-sided printing...56 Bound two-sided documents...57 Print a Web page...58 9 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 Download...
... on a single sheet of paper 55 Resize a document ...55 Print preview...56 Two-sided printing...56 Bound two-sided documents...57 Print a Web page...58 9 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 Download...
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......64 Align print cartridges...66 Automatically clean print cartridges 66 Calibrate print quality...67 View estimated ink levels...67 Maintain the printer body...68 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 68 Manually clean print cartridges 68 Maintain print cartridges...69 Print cartridge ...storage and handling 70 Print cartridge protector...70 Printer Toolbox...71 11 Shop for ink supplies ...72 12 Troubleshooting Error messages...73 Print cartridge error messages 73 Incorrect print cartridge...
......64 Align print cartridges...66 Automatically clean print cartridges 66 Calibrate print quality...67 View estimated ink levels...67 Maintain the printer body...68 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 68 Manually clean print cartridges 68 Maintain print cartridges...69 Print cartridge ...storage and handling 70 Print cartridge protector...70 Printer Toolbox...71 11 Shop for ink supplies ...72 12 Troubleshooting Error messages...73 Print cartridge error messages 73 Incorrect print cartridge...
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...Photos do not print correctly 102 Check the paper tray...102 Check the printer properties 103 Part of the photo is faded 103 Fading occurs on ... of a borderless print...112 Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines 113 Printouts are faded or have dull colors 115 Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy 116 Printouts are slanted or skewed 117 Ink streaks on the back ......119 Front USB port problems...120 If you continue to have problems 121 A HP support Ink cartridge warranty information 122 Support process...122 HP support by phone...122 Phone support period...123 Placing a call...123 After the ...
...Photos do not print correctly 102 Check the paper tray...102 Check the printer properties 103 Part of the photo is faded 103 Fading occurs on ... of a borderless print...112 Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines 113 Printouts are faded or have dull colors 115 Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy 116 Printouts are slanted or skewed 117 Ink streaks on the back ......119 Front USB port problems...120 If you continue to have problems 121 A HP support Ink cartridge warranty information 122 Support process...122 HP support by phone...122 Phone support period...123 Placing a call...123 After the ...
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Contents Contents Environmental product stewardship program 124 Paper use...125 Plastics...125 Material safety data sheets 125 Recycling program...125 HP inkjet supplies recycling program 125 Energy Star® notice...125 Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union...127 Regulatory notices...... VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan 129 Notice to users in Japan about the power cord 129 Toxic and hazardous substance table 129 HP Deskjet D4300 Printer series declaration of conformity 130 Index...131 5
Contents Contents Environmental product stewardship program 124 Paper use...125 Plastics...125 Material safety data sheets 125 Recycling program...125 HP inkjet supplies recycling program 125 Energy Star® notice...125 Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union...127 Regulatory notices...... VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan 129 Notice to users in Japan about the power cord 129 Toxic and hazardous substance table 129 HP Deskjet D4300 Printer series declaration of conformity 130 Index...131 5
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...to use printing shortcuts, select a paper type, change the print resolution, set default print settings, and download printer software updates. 1 Welcome Welcome to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on a single sheet, preview a document, and use the table ...of contents pane on media. Learn how to locate information. Learn how to the HP Deskjet D4300 Printer series Help. Find out how to print photos, adjust the appearance of photos before you are using the product with a Windows 2000...
...to use printing shortcuts, select a paper type, change the print resolution, set default print settings, and download printer software updates. 1 Welcome Welcome to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on a single sheet, preview a document, and use the table ...of contents pane on media. Learn how to locate information. Learn how to the HP Deskjet D4300 Printer series Help. Find out how to print photos, adjust the appearance of photos before you are using the product with a Windows 2000...
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Welcome Welcome 7 Learn about the paper capacity, requirements, and other specifications for ink supplies Printer specifications HP inkjet supplies recycling program Description Find a solution to a hardware or software problem. Find out how to order supplies for the printer. Learn how to recycle print cartridges. (continued) Section Troubleshooting Shop for the printer.
Welcome Welcome 7 Learn about the paper capacity, requirements, and other specifications for ink supplies Printer specifications HP inkjet supplies recycling program Description Find a solution to a hardware or software problem. Find out how to order supplies for the printer. Learn how to recycle print cartridges. (continued) Section Troubleshooting Shop for the printer.
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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 Get started 1 Print cartridges Get started 9
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 Get started 1 Print cartridges Get started 9
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Chapter 3 1 USB port Buttons and lights Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, and restart a job. The printer lights give you visual cues about the status of the printer. 1 Power button and light 2 Cancel button 3 Resume button and light 4 Print Cartridge Status lights 5 Front USB port lights 10 Get started Get started
Chapter 3 1 USB port Buttons and lights Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, and restart a job. The printer lights give you visual cues about the status of the printer. 1 Power button and light 2 Cancel button 3 Resume button and light 4 Print Cartridge Status lights 5 Front USB port lights 10 Get started Get started
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Cancel button Use the Cancel button to turn on and off. 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 the printer on and off might cause printer failure. It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on after you press the Power button. 1 Power button and light The Power light flashes when the printer is processing. CAUTION: Always use the Power button to cancel the current print job. 1 Cancel button Get started Buttons and lights 11
Cancel button Use the Cancel button to turn on and off. 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 the printer on and off might cause printer failure. It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on after you press the Power button. 1 Power button and light The Power light flashes when the printer is processing. CAUTION: Always use the Power button to cancel the current print job. 1 Cancel button Get started Buttons and lights 11
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The Connection light blinks green when printing from external card readers, USB flash drives, and other device into the printer's front USB port. NOTE: 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 not set to the correct...
The Connection light blinks green when printing from external card readers, USB flash drives, and other device into the printer's front USB port. NOTE: 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 not set to the correct...
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Chapter 3 4. Raise the output tray. 5. 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 18 Get started Get started Raise the input tray.
Chapter 3 4. Raise the output tray. 5. 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 18 Get started Get started Raise the input tray.
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...combination with only one print cartridge. The printer can operate in ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with the tri-color print cartridge, provides you are replacing. 1 Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of print ...cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and ...
...combination with only one print cartridge. The printer can operate in ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with the tri-color print cartridge, provides you are replacing. 1 Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of print ...cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and ...
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...plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the copper strips are on screen. NOTE: HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Touching these parts will result in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. Do not ... and facing toward the printer, and then carefully remove the plastic tape. 1 Remove plastic tape CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. For...
...plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the copper strips are on screen. NOTE: HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Touching these parts will result in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. Do not ... and facing toward the printer, and then carefully remove the plastic tape. 1 Remove plastic tape CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. For...
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For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. Connect the printer 4 Connect the printer • USB USB The printer connects to the computer with the printer. NOTE: A USB cable might not be packaged with your printer. Connect the printer 21
For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. Connect the printer 4 Connect the printer • USB USB The printer connects to the computer with the printer. NOTE: A USB cable might not be packaged with your printer. Connect the printer 21
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...the front USB port lights About the front USB port To transfer photos from the front USB port NOTE: To print using these instructions, the HP Photosmart Software must be installed on your computer. 22 Print photos using the front USB port Print photos from a digital camera, external card reader...or USB flash drive, to your computer, just plug the camera or other device into the printer's front USB port. 5 Print photos using the front USB port You can then print the photos using HP Photosmart Software. You can transfer photos from your digital camera to the computer for printing, using...
...the front USB port lights About the front USB port To transfer photos from the front USB port NOTE: To print using these instructions, the HP Photosmart Software must be installed on your computer. 22 Print photos using the front USB port Print photos from a digital camera, external card reader...or USB flash drive, to your computer, just plug the camera or other device into the printer's front USB port. 5 Print photos using the front USB port You can then print the photos using HP Photosmart Software. You can transfer photos from your digital camera to the computer for printing, using...
