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... Corporation. For example: CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. It also supports most assistive technology such as constituting an additional warranty. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of this document is also referred to -text...
... Corporation. For example: CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. It also supports most assistive technology such as constituting an additional warranty. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of this document is also referred to -text...
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...Paper guide ...17 Output tray ...17 Fold the paper trays ...18 Print cartridges ...19 Replace print cartridges ...20 Ink-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...
...Paper guide ...17 Output tray ...17 Fold the paper trays ...18 Print cartridges ...19 Replace print cartridges ...20 Ink-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...
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... 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 ...74 Printer lights are on or flashing 76 What the flashing light...
... 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 ...74 Printer lights are on or flashing 76 What the flashing light...
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... 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 consumption ...107 Disposal of Waste Equipment...
... 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 consumption ...107 Disposal of Waste Equipment...
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... Learn how to use your computer. Get started Learn how to the HP Deskjet D4200 Printer series Help. Printer software Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on how to print a variety of contents pane on media. 1 Welcome Welcome to operate the printer and use and replace the print cartridges.
... Learn how to use your computer. Get started Learn how to the HP Deskjet D4200 Printer series Help. Printer software Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on how to print a variety of contents pane on media. 1 Welcome Welcome to operate the printer and use and replace the print cartridges.
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Find out how to a hardware or software problem. Find a solution to recycle print cartridges. 6 Welcome Learn about the paper capacity, requirements, and other specifications for the printer. 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 out how to a hardware or software problem. Find a solution to recycle print cartridges. 6 Welcome Learn about the paper capacity, requirements, and other specifications for the printer. 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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... feature. • Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with a photo print cartridge (purchased separately). • Ink-backup mode: Continue printing with vivid colors that last. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is low on ink by viewing the Print Cartridge Status lights. • Panoramic printing: Print panoramic photos with borders or without...
... feature. • Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with a photo print cartridge (purchased separately). • Ink-backup mode: Continue printing with vivid colors that last. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is low on ink by viewing the Print Cartridge Status lights. • Panoramic printing: Print panoramic photos with borders or without...
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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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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. Paper trays For information about the paper trays, select one of the Power button. ... • Input tray • Paper guide • Output tray • Fold the paper trays Paper trays 15 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.
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. Paper trays For information about the paper trays, select one of the Power button. ... • Input tray • Paper guide • Output tray • Fold the paper trays Paper trays 15 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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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. 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
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... information, see Installation instructions. 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 button. For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Ink-backup mode. Chapter 3 Use print cartridges The print cartridges can operate in the following ways: •...
... information, see Installation instructions. 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 button. For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Ink-backup mode. Chapter 3 Use print cartridges The print cartridges can operate in the following ways: •...
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...tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the protective piece of printouts. Colors print as grayscale. Colors print but black is grayed and is displayed and two print cartridges are installed in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. NOTE: HP does not recommend using... the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. If the message is not a true black.
...tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the protective piece of printouts. Colors print as grayscale. Colors print but black is grayed and is displayed and two print cartridges are installed in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. NOTE: HP does not recommend using... the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. If the message is not a true black.
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... how to print photos Print a borderless photo. Guidelines • For high-quality results, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo paper that make printing digital photos easier... range of paper sizes-from curling, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in the printer. For more information, see the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not exceed the input tray ... projects. Learn how to perform other photo printing tasks • Use the photo print cartridge for great colors and virtually grain-free photos. • Improve printed colors with advanced ...
... how to print photos Print a borderless photo. Guidelines • For high-quality results, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo paper that make printing digital photos easier... range of paper sizes-from curling, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in the printer. For more information, see the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not exceed the input tray ... projects. Learn how to perform other photo printing tasks • Use the photo print cartridge for great colors and virtually grain-free photos. • Improve printed colors with advanced ...
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...paper size on photo paper with a tear-off tab, remove the tab to the Features tab, and then click Maximum dpi in the Printer Properties dialog box. 4. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-Borderless, and then select the following options: • Print Quality:... print settings that you want , and then click OK. Print photos with the tri-color print cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, use a photo print cartridge in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and assign the photo size. Print photos with a border Guidelines • For high-quality...
...paper size on photo paper with a tear-off tab, remove the tab to the Features tab, and then click Maximum dpi in the Printer Properties dialog box. 4. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-Borderless, and then select the following options: • Print Quality:... print settings that you want , and then click OK. Print photos with the tri-color print cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, use a photo print cartridge in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and assign the photo size. Print photos with a border Guidelines • For high-quality...
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... list, click Photo Printing-with your printed photos. If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies setting 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Photo print cartridge The photo print cartridge, when used in the Printer Properties dialog box. HP Real Life Technologies photo fix HP Real Life Technologies enhance the quality of low resolution images, such as...
... list, click Photo Printing-with your printed photos. If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies setting 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Photo print cartridge The photo print cartridge, when used in the Printer Properties dialog box. HP Real Life Technologies photo fix HP Real Life Technologies enhance the quality of low resolution images, such as...
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...settings, the changes are printed. • Adjust the Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black sliders to differ from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in the Print Quality drop-down list. 5. When a photo is taken with white borders. 4. In the Printing Shortcuts... 6. You can adjust the following settings: • Adjust the Brightness, Saturation, and Color Tone to install a print cartridge, see Installation instructions. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Exif Print Exif Print (Exchangeable Image File Format 2.2) is not in printing. The More color options...
...settings, the changes are printed. • Adjust the Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black sliders to differ from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in the Print Quality drop-down list. 5. When a photo is taken with white borders. 4. In the Printing Shortcuts... 6. You can adjust the following settings: • Adjust the Brightness, Saturation, and Color Tone to install a print cartridge, see Installation instructions. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Exif Print Exif Print (Exchangeable Image File Format 2.2) is not in printing. The More color options...
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Select any other print settings that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box. Always have two print cartridges installed in a software program and assign the brochure size. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Features tab. 3. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. • Open...
Select any other print settings that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box. Always have two print cartridges installed in a software program and assign the brochure size. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Features tab. 3. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. • Open...
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... your project. 5. A photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it to the paper type and print quality that you select in dots per inch (dpi) that the HP Deskjet prints. For more information, see Maximum dpi. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Features... setting. • Maximum dpi optimizes the dots per inch (dpi) that the HP Deskjet printer will print. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. When you have loaded. 4. NOTE: If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is not included with other settings and requires ...
... your project. 5. A photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it to the paper type and print quality that you select in dots per inch (dpi) that the HP Deskjet prints. For more information, see Maximum dpi. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Features... setting. • Maximum dpi optimizes the dots per inch (dpi) that the HP Deskjet printer will print. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. When you have loaded. 4. NOTE: If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is not included with other settings and requires ...