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Table of contents 1 HP DeskJet 4720 series Help ...1 2 Get started ...3 Printer parts ...4 Control panel features ...5 Control panel lights and display icons status ...7 Load media ...15 Change the default paper size detected by printer 19 Load an original on the scanner glass ...20 Paper basics ...21 Open the HP printer software (Windows) ...23 Sleep mode ...24 Quiet...
Table of contents 1 HP DeskJet 4720 series Help ...1 2 Get started ...3 Printer parts ...4 Control panel features ...5 Control panel lights and display icons status ...7 Load media ...15 Change the default paper size detected by printer 19 Load an original on the scanner glass ...20 Paper basics ...21 Open the HP printer software (Windows) ...23 Sleep mode ...24 Quiet...
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...Copy and scan ...47 Copy documents ...48 Scan using the HP printer software ...49 Scan using Webscan ...53 Tips for copy and scan success ...54 6 Manage ink cartridges ...55 Check estimated ink levels ...56 Order ink supplies ...57 Replace ink cartridges ...58 Use single-cartridge mode ...61 Cartridge warranty information... printers 75 Tips for setting up and using a networked printer 77 8 Solve a problem ...79 Jams and paper-feed issues ...80 Ink cartridge issues ...85 Printing issues ...88 Copy issues ...96 Scan issues ...97 Network and connection issues ...98 Printer hardware issues ...100 ...
...Copy and scan ...47 Copy documents ...48 Scan using the HP printer software ...49 Scan using Webscan ...53 Tips for copy and scan success ...54 6 Manage ink cartridges ...55 Check estimated ink levels ...56 Order ink supplies ...57 Replace ink cartridges ...58 Use single-cartridge mode ...61 Cartridge warranty information... printers 75 Tips for setting up and using a networked printer 77 8 Solve a problem ...79 Jams and paper-feed issues ...80 Ink cartridge issues ...85 Printing issues ...88 Copy issues ...96 Scan issues ...97 Network and connection issues ...98 Printer hardware issues ...100 ...
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2 Get started ● Printer parts ● Control panel features ● Control panel lights and display icons status ● Load media ● Change the default paper size detected by printer ● Load an original on the scanner glass ● Paper basics ● Open the HP printer software (Windows) ● Sleep mode ● Quiet Mode ● Auto-Off ENWW 3
2 Get started ● Printer parts ● Control panel features ● Control panel lights and display icons status ● Load media ● Change the default paper size detected by printer ● Load an original on the scanner glass ● Paper basics ● Open the HP printer software (Windows) ● Sleep mode ● Quiet Mode ● Auto-Off ENWW 3
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... light are very low on . Solution Load paper in the HP printer software for more information. - Cause One of the ink cartridges are on ink. Solution - For information about how to replace ink cartridges, see Load media on ink. The counterfeit or previously used . If the ink cartridges are not newly installed, they might have occurred. - Press...
... light are very low on . Solution Load paper in the HP printer software for more information. - Cause One of the ink cartridges are on ink. Solution - For information about how to replace ink cartridges, see Load media on ink. The counterfeit or previously used . If the ink cartridges are not newly installed, they might have occurred. - Press...
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ENWW Open the HP printer software (Windows) 23 Open the HP printer software (Windows) After installing the HP printer software, double-click the printer icon on the desktop or do one of the following to open the printer software: ● Windows 8.1: Click the down arrow in lower left corner of the Start screen, and then select the printer... app bar, and then select the printer name. ● Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click the folder for the printer, and then select the icon with the printer's name.
ENWW Open the HP printer software (Windows) 23 Open the HP printer software (Windows) After installing the HP printer software, double-click the printer icon on the desktop or do one of the following to open the printer software: ● Windows 8.1: Click the down arrow in lower left corner of the Start screen, and then select the printer... app bar, and then select the printer name. ● Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click the folder for the printer, and then select the icon with the printer's name.
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To print at normal speed, turn on Quiet Mode. For more information, see Open the HP printer software (Windows) on page 75. 2. To turn Quiet Mode on or off from the printer software (Windows) 1. For more information, see Open the embedded web server on page 23. 2. ENWW Quiet Mode 25 ...Quiet Mode off from the Embedded Web Server (EWS) 1. Click Save Settings. Open the EWS. Quiet Mode is off by default. Open the HP printer software. In the Preferences section, select Quiet Mode, and then select On or Off. 4. Quiet Mode Quiet Mode slows down printing to reduce overall ...
To print at normal speed, turn on Quiet Mode. For more information, see Open the HP printer software (Windows) on page 75. 2. To turn Quiet Mode on or off from the printer software (Windows) 1. For more information, see Open the embedded web server on page 23. 2. ENWW Quiet Mode 25 ...Quiet Mode off from the Embedded Web Server (EWS) 1. Click Save Settings. Open the EWS. Quiet Mode is off by default. Open the HP printer software. In the Preferences section, select Quiet Mode, and then select On or Off. 4. Quiet Mode Quiet Mode slows down printing to reduce overall ...
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... to another. ● Choose the paper size. 28 Chapter 3 Print ENWW Locations for a USB connected printer. From the File menu in your software, select Print. 2. Depending on your computer ● Print documents ● Print photos ● Print envelopes ● Print using the maximum dpi... documents Before printing documents, make sure you do not see Load media on the Print dialog, click Show Details. Print from your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences. 4. For more information about ...
... to another. ● Choose the paper size. 28 Chapter 3 Print ENWW Locations for a USB connected printer. From the File menu in your software, select Print. 2. Depending on your computer ● Print documents ● Print photos ● Print envelopes ● Print using the maximum dpi... documents Before printing documents, make sure you do not see Load media on the Print dialog, click Show Details. Print from your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences. 4. For more information about ...
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...paper. ● Select the orientation. ● Enter the scaling percentage. 4. Set Pages to Print to print. Click Print. 5. From your software, choose Print. 2. On the Layout tab, select an appropriate option from the output tray. 6. To print on your computer 29 In the Print... dialog, choose Paper Handling from your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences. 4. Click Print. After you have...
...paper. ● Select the orientation. ● Enter the scaling percentage. 4. Set Pages to Print to print. Click Print. 5. From your software, choose Print. 2. On the Layout tab, select an appropriate option from the output tray. 6. To print on your computer 29 In the Print... dialog, choose Paper Handling from your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences. 4. Click Print. After you have...
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.... Choose the appropriate paper size in the Color area. ● Click Advanced to curl, which could reduce the quality of your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences. 4. c. To print a ...photo on the Print dialog, click Show Details. Make sure your software, select Print. 2. Locations for a USB connected printer. From your printer is finished, remove unused photo paper from one application to the Properties...
.... Choose the appropriate paper size in the Color area. ● Click Advanced to curl, which could reduce the quality of your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences. 4. c. To print a ...photo on the Print dialog, click Show Details. Make sure your software, select Print. 2. Locations for a USB connected printer. From your printer is finished, remove unused photo paper from one application to the Properties...
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... tray is selected. 3. NOTE: If you change the Paper Size ensure that opens the Properties dialog box. b. Click Print. From your software, choose Print. 2. From the pop-up menu. ENWW Print from the Paper Size drop-down list in the Tray Selection area, select... the Paper/Quality tab, select the appropriate paper type from the Media drop-down list. 5. To print envelopes (OS X) 1. Make sure your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences. 4. Locations for the options can load one ...
... tray is selected. 3. NOTE: If you change the Paper Size ensure that opens the Properties dialog box. b. Click Print. From your software, choose Print. 2. From the pop-up menu. ENWW Print from the Paper Size drop-down list in the Tray Selection area, select... the Paper/Quality tab, select the appropriate paper type from the Media drop-down list. 5. To print envelopes (OS X) 1. Make sure your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences. 4. Locations for the options can load one ...
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... other print settings that you do not see options on your printer is selected. 3. Print using maximum dpi (OS X) 1. Make sure your software, select Print. 2. Make sure your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences. 4. Click the Advanced button. 7. If ...the maximum dpi Use maximum dots per inch (dpi) to another. In the Printer Features area, select Yes from the Print in your software, choose Print. 2. b. Click the Paper/Quality tab. 5. To print in maximum dpi mode (Windows) 1.
... other print settings that you do not see options on your printer is selected. 3. Print using maximum dpi (OS X) 1. Make sure your software, select Print. 2. Make sure your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences. 4. Click the Advanced button. 7. If ...the maximum dpi Use maximum dots per inch (dpi) to another. In the Printer Features area, select Yes from the Print in your software, choose Print. 2. b. Click the Paper/Quality tab. 5. To print in maximum dpi mode (Windows) 1.
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... cartridges correctly. If the print quality is sufficient ink. All of pages to print per sheet, on the Layout tab, select the appropriate option from the Pages per Sheet drop-down list. - For information how to open the printer software, see Open the HP printer software (Windows) on page 23. ● To... select the number of the paper in the stack should have the appropriate settings. It also allows you to open the HP printer software, click Print & Scan , and then click Set Preferences. NOTE: The preview on the Layout tab cannot reflect what you select from the Pages...
... cartridges correctly. If the print quality is sufficient ink. All of pages to print per sheet, on the Layout tab, select the appropriate option from the Pages per Sheet drop-down list. - For information how to open the printer software, see Open the HP printer software (Windows) on page 23. ● To... select the number of the paper in the stack should have the appropriate settings. It also allows you to open the HP printer software, click Print & Scan , and then click Set Preferences. NOTE: The preview on the Layout tab cannot reflect what you select from the Pages...
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... from popular photo sites. You can also choose paper and print quality settings on the printer. Preformatted content designed specifically for HP ePrint. HP Printables ● HP Printables allow you to schedule the delivery of text. On some printers, you enable Web Services on the print preview screen.... are needed. No special drivers or software are Web Services? If you can send an email, you can sign in to view your HP ePrint job status, manage your HP ePrint printer queue, control who can even view and print your HP ePrint-enabled printer anytime, from store coupons...
... from popular photo sites. You can also choose paper and print quality settings on the printer. Preformatted content designed specifically for HP ePrint. HP Printables ● HP Printables allow you to schedule the delivery of text. On some printers, you enable Web Services on the print preview screen.... are needed. No special drivers or software are Web Services? If you can send an email, you can sign in to view your HP ePrint job status, manage your HP ePrint printer queue, control who can even view and print your HP ePrint-enabled printer anytime, from store coupons...
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... when or whether it will be printed once it is connected to print. Style, formatting, and text flow may appear different from the software application on page 41. 2. Click here to go online for your computer, where you print from the original. You can use... same time to be received. c. Do not enter any location. NOTE: The email will be printed with the application. NOTE: For information about using HP ePrint 1. On your computer or mobile device, open your computer or mobile device, see the documentation provided with a higher quality (such as legal documents),...
... when or whether it will be printed once it is connected to print. Style, formatting, and text flow may appear different from the software application on page 41. 2. Click here to go online for your computer, where you print from the original. You can use... same time to be received. c. Do not enter any location. NOTE: The email will be printed with the application. NOTE: For information about using HP ePrint 1. On your computer or mobile device, open your computer or mobile device, see the documentation provided with a higher quality (such as legal documents),...
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5 Copy and scan ● Copy documents ● Scan using the HP printer software ● Scan using Webscan ● Tips for copy and scan success ENWW 47
5 Copy and scan ● Copy documents ● Scan using the HP printer software ● Scan using Webscan ● Tips for copy and scan success ENWW 47
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... Scan a Document or Photo . 4. NOTE: Click the More link at the top right corner of the scanner glass. 2. ENWW Scan using the HP printer software ● Scan to a computer ● Create a new scan shortcut (Windows) ● Change scan settings (Windows) Scan to a computer Before scanning to a ...computer, make adjustments to review and modify settings for the printer, and then select the icon with the printer's name. Scan using the HP printer software 49 Double-click the printer icon on the desktop or do one of the following to a file (Windows) 1. Load the original print side...
... Scan a Document or Photo . 4. NOTE: Click the More link at the top right corner of the scanner glass. 2. ENWW Scan using the HP printer software ● Scan to a computer ● Create a new scan shortcut (Windows) ● Change scan settings (Windows) Scan to a computer Before scanning to a ...computer, make adjustments to review and modify settings for the printer, and then select the icon with the printer's name. Scan using the HP printer software 49 Double-click the printer icon on the desktop or do one of the following to a file (Windows) 1. Load the original print side...
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...the type of scan you can create your own scan shortcut to make adjustments to open your email software with the printer's name. 3. For more about using the HP Scan software. HP Scan is selected, you want and then click Scan . Go online to regularly scan and save photos... empty area on the Start screen, click All Apps on -screen instructions. To scan an original from HP printer software (OS X) 1. In the printer software, click Scan a Document or Photo . 4. 3. In the printer software, click Scan a Document or Photo . 4. Click Scan . 3. Double-click the printer icon on ...
...the type of scan you can create your own scan shortcut to make adjustments to open your email software with the printer's name. 3. For more about using the HP Scan software. HP Scan is selected, you want and then click Scan . Go online to regularly scan and save photos... empty area on the Start screen, click All Apps on -screen instructions. To scan an original from HP printer software (OS X) 1. In the printer software, click Scan a Document or Photo . 4. 3. In the printer software, click Scan a Document or Photo . 4. Click Scan . 3. Double-click the printer icon on ...
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...greater flexibility by a + (plus sign) at the right of the setting. Change the settings for your new shortcut to change most settings using the HP printer software 51 Click the More link in the highlighted section. 5. The right column allows you to meet your new shortcut, and then click Create . These ... empty area on the Start screen, click All Apps on which to base your needs, and then click the save icon to open the printer software: ● Windows 8.1: Click the down arrow in that section. You can modify any changes on the right front corner of the shortcut, and then...
...greater flexibility by a + (plus sign) at the right of the setting. Change the settings for your new shortcut to change most settings using the HP printer software 51 Click the More link in the highlighted section. 5. The right column allows you to meet your new shortcut, and then click Create . These ... empty area on the Start screen, click All Apps on which to base your needs, and then click the save icon to open the printer software: ● Windows 8.1: Click the down arrow in that section. You can modify any changes on the right front corner of the shortcut, and then...
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Go online to network folders and cloud drives. ● preview and adjust images before scanning. 52 Chapter 5 Copy and scan ENWW Learn how to: ● customize scan settings, such as image file type, scan resolution, and contrast levels. ● scan to learn more about using the HP Scan software.
Go online to network folders and cloud drives. ● preview and adjust images before scanning. 52 Chapter 5 Copy and scan ENWW Learn how to: ● customize scan settings, such as image file type, scan resolution, and contrast levels. ● scan to learn more about using the HP Scan software.
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You can enable this feature from the HP printer software. 1. For more information, see Open the embedded web server on page 75. 2. For more information, contact your network administrator or the person who set up ... Load an original on the scanner glass on the right front corner of the embedded web server that lets you did not install the printer software on your computer. NOTE: By default, Webscan is available even if you scan photos and documents from your printer to your network administrator might have...
You can enable this feature from the HP printer software. 1. For more information, see Open the embedded web server on page 75. 2. For more information, contact your network administrator or the person who set up ... Load an original on the scanner glass on the right front corner of the embedded web server that lets you did not install the printer software on your computer. NOTE: By default, Webscan is available even if you scan photos and documents from your printer to your network administrator might have...