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...or low vision through keyboard commands. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to product accessibility, visit HP's Web site at: www.hp.com/accessibility. For example: WARNING! The only warranties for users with limited strength and reach... Systems Incorporated. Visual The printer software is subject to -text applications. For example: CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. The software also supports Windows accessibility options such as screen readers, Braille readers, and...
...or low vision through keyboard commands. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to product accessibility, visit HP's Web site at: www.hp.com/accessibility. For example: WARNING! The only warranties for users with limited strength and reach... Systems Incorporated. Visual The printer software is subject to -text applications. For example: CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. The software also supports Windows accessibility options such as screen readers, Braille readers, and...
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... 23 About the HP Photosmart Software 23 6 Print photos using the front USB port About the front USB port ...24 Print photos from 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...
... 23 About the HP Photosmart Software 23 6 Print photos using the front USB port About the front USB port ...24 Print photos from 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...
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... the page order ...56 Set a custom paper size ...56 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?
... the page order ...56 Set a custom paper size ...56 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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... Remove ink from your skin and clothing 69 Manually clean print cartridges 69 Maintain print cartridges ...70 Print cartridge storage and handling 71 Print cartridge protector ...71 Printer Toolbox ...72 12 Troubleshooting Error messages ...73 Print cartridge error messages 73 Other error messages ...74 Installation problems...81 If the printer still does not print 82 Document prints slowly ...82 Print cartridge problems ...83 Paper problems ...86 Paper jam ...86 Out-of-paper message ...88 Printer prints on multiple sheets at once 88 Photos do not print correctly ...89 Check the paper tray ...
... Remove ink from your skin and clothing 69 Manually clean print cartridges 69 Maintain print cartridges ...70 Print cartridge storage and handling 71 Print cartridge protector ...71 Printer Toolbox ...72 12 Troubleshooting Error messages ...73 Print cartridge error messages 73 Other error messages ...74 Installation problems...81 If the printer still does not print 82 Document prints slowly ...82 Print cartridge problems ...83 Paper problems ...86 Paper jam ...86 Out-of-paper message ...88 Printer prints on multiple sheets at once 88 Photos do not print correctly ...89 Check the paper tray ...
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... cartridge warranty information 102 Support process ...102 HP support by phone ...103 Phone support period ...103 Placing a call ...103 After the phone support period 103 B Order supplies Order 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...
... cartridge warranty information 102 Support process ...102 HP support by phone ...103 Phone support period ...103 Placing a call ...103 After the phone support period 103 B Order supplies Order 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...
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... features. Print photos Learn how to the HP Deskjet D4200 Printer series Help. Welcome 5 This guide primarily explains how to print photos from a digital camera. Print using the PhotoEssential Open the HP Photosmart Software and access the HP imaging button features. For details on how to print a variety...port on the printer to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on the left in a print cartridge, print a test page, and remove ink stains. Print other USB devices. Printing tips Learn how to locate information. Maintenance...
... features. Print photos Learn how to the HP Deskjet D4200 Printer series Help. Welcome 5 This guide primarily explains how to print photos from a digital camera. Print using the PhotoEssential Open the HP Photosmart Software and access the HP imaging button features. For details on how to print a variety...port on the printer to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on the left in a print cartridge, print a test page, and remove ink stains. Print other USB devices. Printing tips Learn how to locate information. Maintenance...
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Learn how to contact HP support. Find a solution to recycle print cartridges. 6 Welcome Find out how to a hardware or software problem. 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 about the paper capacity, requirements, and other specifications 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. 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 about the paper capacity, requirements, and other specifications for the printer.
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... CDs and DVDs by viewing the Print Cartridge Status lights. • Panoramic printing: Print panoramic photos with borders or without borders. • HP Vivera Inks: Get true-to make prints of ink. 2 Special features Congratulations! HP Vivera Inks are specially formulated and ...HP Photosmart Software, which provides a fast and easy way to -life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance with one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of your photos. • CD/DVD Tattoos: Personalize your country/region.) Special features 7 You have purchased an HP Deskjet...
... CDs and DVDs by viewing the Print Cartridge Status lights. • Panoramic printing: Print panoramic photos with borders or without borders. • HP Vivera Inks: Get true-to make prints of ink. 2 Special features Congratulations! HP Vivera Inks are specially formulated and ...HP Photosmart Software, which provides a fast and easy way to -life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance with one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of your photos. • CD/DVD Tattoos: Personalize your country/region.) Special features 7 You have purchased an HP Deskjet...
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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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For more information, see Print cartridges. 1 Print Cartridge Status lights 1 Tri-color print cartridge light 2 Black/Photo print cartridge light 12 Get started Chapter 3 Print Cartridge Status lights The Print Cartridge Status lights are located in the center of the control panel.
For more information, see Print cartridges. 1 Print Cartridge Status lights 1 Tri-color print cartridge light 2 Black/Photo print cartridge light 12 Get started Chapter 3 Print Cartridge Status lights The Print Cartridge Status lights are located in the center of the control panel.
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... Use the Photosmart Essential button to open the HP Photosmart Software. 1 Photosmart Essential button The HP Photosmart Software provides a fast and easy way to make prints of the print cartridge cradle. • The light is on and solid when the black or photo print cartridge is low on ink. • The... light flashes when the black or photo print cartridge needs to other basic HP imaging software features, such as saving, viewing, and sharing your photos. It also provides...
... Use the Photosmart Essential button to open the HP Photosmart Software. 1 Photosmart Essential button The HP Photosmart Software provides a fast and easy way to make prints of the print cartridge cradle. • The light is on and solid when the black or photo print cartridge is low on ink. • The... light flashes when the black or photo print cartridge needs to other basic HP imaging software features, such as saving, viewing, and sharing your photos. It also provides...
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... button and light Front USB port lights To transfer photos from the camera. The Connection light blinks green when 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. If...the Error light flashes. 14 Get started Chapter 3 Resume button and light The Resume light flashes when an action is illuminated. 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 paper or ...
... button and light Front USB port lights To transfer photos from the camera. The Connection light blinks green when 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. If...the Error light flashes. 14 Get started Chapter 3 Resume button and light The Resume light flashes when an action is illuminated. 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 paper or ...
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... 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. Cancel icon The printer has a Cancel icon located to download images from external card readers, USB flash drives...
... 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. Cancel icon The printer has a Cancel icon located to download images from external card readers, USB flash drives...
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Output tray Printed pages are deposited in the output tray. 1 Output tray Paper trays 17 Input tray The input tray holds paper or other media. 1 Input tray Paper guide Print on different sizes of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left.
Output tray Printed pages are deposited in the output tray. 1 Output tray Paper trays 17 Input tray The input tray holds paper or other media. 1 Input tray Paper guide Print on different sizes of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left.
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... paper or other media. If the output-tray extension stop Fold the paper trays To fold the paper trays 1. Lower the output tray before printing. If you are printing in the Fast Draft mode, raise the output-tray extension stop. 1 Second section of output-tray extension 2 Output-tray extension stop is raised...
... paper or other media. If the output-tray extension stop Fold the paper trays To fold the paper trays 1. Lower the output tray before printing. If you are printing in the Fast Draft mode, raise the output-tray extension stop. 1 Second section of output-tray extension 2 Output-tray extension stop is raised...
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Raise the input tray. 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 Print cartridges 19
Raise the input tray. 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 Print cartridges 19
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...: For a list of ink, the printer can find the selection number in the following ways: • Everyday printing: Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. Chapter 3 Use print cartridges The print cartridges can be used in three places: • Selection number label: Look at the label on the...
...: For a list of ink, the printer can find the selection number in the following ways: • Everyday printing: Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. Chapter 3 Use print cartridges The print cartridges can be used in three places: • Selection number label: Look at the label on the...
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... protective piece of printouts. They are on screen. Colors print as grayscale. For information about ink-backup mode, see Installation instructions. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. NOTE: HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode 21 When...
... protective piece of printouts. They are on screen. Colors print as grayscale. For information about ink-backup mode, see Installation instructions. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. NOTE: HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode 21 When...