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... color blind, colored buttons and tabs used print cartridges out of the reach of Hewlett-Packard, except as the HP Deskjet, HP printer, or printer. The software also supports Windows accessibility options such as constituting an additional warranty. For example: WARNING! TrueType is... also referred to product accessibility, visit HP's Web site at: www.hp.com/accessibility. Visual The printer software is subject to others. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to -text applications. © 2007 Hewlett-Packard...
... color blind, colored buttons and tabs used print cartridges out of the reach of Hewlett-Packard, except as the HP Deskjet, HP printer, or printer. The software also supports Windows accessibility options such as constituting an additional warranty. For example: WARNING! TrueType is... also referred to product accessibility, visit HP's Web site at: www.hp.com/accessibility. Visual The printer software is subject to others. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to -text applications. © 2007 Hewlett-Packard...
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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 Print...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 ...
...-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 Print...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 ...
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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...
... 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...
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... shortcuts, select a paper type, change the print resolution, set default print settings, and download printer software updates. Printing tips Learn how to print a variety of the printer's special features. Connect the printer Learn how to connect the printer to the HP Deskjet D4200 Printer series Help. Print other USB devices. You can also use two-sided printing. Print...
... shortcuts, select a paper type, change the print resolution, set default print settings, and download printer software updates. Printing tips Learn how to print a variety of the printer's special features. Connect the printer Learn how to connect the printer to the HP Deskjet D4200 Printer series Help. Print other USB devices. You can also use two-sided printing. Print...
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Find a solution to recycle print cartridges. 6 Welcome Learn about the paper capacity, requirements, and other specifications for the printer. Find out how to a hardware or software problem. Learn how to contact HP support. 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.
Find a solution to recycle print cartridges. 6 Welcome Learn about the paper capacity, requirements, and other specifications for the printer. Find out how to a hardware or software problem. Learn how to contact HP support. 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.
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... CD/DVD Tattoos. (This feature might not be available in your country/region.) Special features 7 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 photo quality and exceptional fade resistance with one print cartridge ...
... CD/DVD Tattoos. (This feature might not be available in your country/region.) Special features 7 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 photo quality and exceptional fade resistance with one print cartridge ...
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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 It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn 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 turn the printer on and off. Power button and light Use the Power button to turn the printer on and off.
Buttons and lights 11 It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn 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 turn the printer on and off. Power button and light Use the Power button to turn the printer on and off.
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...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 camera is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. Chapter 3 Resume button and light The Resume...to continue printing. 1 Resume button and light Front USB port lights To transfer photos from the camera. 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 solved, press the Resume button to the...
...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 camera is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. Chapter 3 Resume button and light The Resume...to continue printing. 1 Resume button and light Front USB port lights To transfer photos from the camera. 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 solved, press the Resume button to the...
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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. Cancel icon The printer has a Cancel icon located to download images from external card readers, USB flash drives, and other USB devices. When the printer is idle turns the printer off. Paper trays For information about the paper trays, select ...
...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. Cancel icon The printer has a Cancel icon located to download images from external card readers, USB flash drives, and other USB devices. When the printer is idle turns the printer off. Paper trays For information about the paper trays, select ...
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Raise the input tray. 4. 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 output tray. 5.
Raise the input tray. 4. 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 output tray. 5.
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...cartridge, see Ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with virtually grain-free photos. If a print cartridge runs out of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information ...: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, 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...
...cartridge, see Ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with virtually grain-free photos. If a print cartridge runs out of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information ...: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, 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...
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... from a print cartridge ▲ Hold the print cartridge so that the print cartridge is displayed on the bottom 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...-backup mode, see Installation instructions. NOTE: When the printer operates in ink-backup mode, a message is installed. To remove plastic tape from each print cartridge. Do not remove the copper strips. Colors print as grayscale. NOTE: HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink...
... from a print cartridge ▲ Hold the print cartridge so that the print cartridge is displayed on the bottom 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...-backup mode, see Installation instructions. NOTE: When the printer operates in ink-backup mode, a message is installed. To remove plastic tape from each print cartridge. Do not remove the copper strips. Colors print as grayscale. NOTE: HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink...
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NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. NOTE: A USB cable might not be packaged with the printer. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with your printer. 22 Connect the printer 4 Connect the printer • USB USB The printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable.
NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. NOTE: A USB cable might not be packaged with the printer. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with your printer. 22 Connect the printer 4 Connect the printer • USB USB The printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable.
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... panel, access the software help through the HP Solution Center. It also provides access to make prints of your photos. Look for the HP Photosmart Software Help contents book at the top of the printer. For more information, see the HP Photosmart Software Help contents book at the top.... • If you press the Photosmart Essential button. NOTE: If the HP Photosmart Software is displayed when...
... panel, access the software help through the HP Solution Center. It also provides access to make prints of your photos. Look for the HP Photosmart Software Help contents book at the top of the printer. For more information, see the HP Photosmart Software Help contents book at the top.... • If you press the Photosmart Essential button. NOTE: If the HP Photosmart Software is displayed when...
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... to print photos 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. HP recommends that you need a USB cable that is compatible with your camera. 6 Print photos using the front USB port You can then... print the photos using these instructions, the HP Photosmart Software must be installed on your computer, and then print them. For more information, check the following topics: • About the front ...
... to print photos 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. HP recommends that you need a USB cable that is compatible with your camera. 6 Print photos using the front USB port You can then... print the photos using these instructions, the HP Photosmart Software must be installed on your computer, and then print them. For more information, check the following topics: • About the front ...