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... users with mobility impairments, the printer software functions can be executed through the use of Hewlett-Packard, except as the HP Deskjet, HP printer, or printer. For example: CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Keep both new and used in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and...
... users with mobility impairments, the printer software functions can be executed through the use of Hewlett-Packard, except as the HP Deskjet, HP printer, or printer. For example: CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Keep both new and used in the express warranty statements accompanying such products 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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... see the following table and select an appropriate topic. Printer software Learn how 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...printing. 1 Welcome Welcome to print photos, adjust the appearance of photos before you print, install a photo print cartridge, store and handle photo paper, and share photos with the printer. Connect the printer Learn how to connect the printer to print photos from a digital camera. Print photos Learn how to the HP Deskjet D4200...
... see the following table and select an appropriate topic. Printer software Learn how 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...printing. 1 Welcome Welcome to print photos, adjust the appearance of photos before you print, install a photo print cartridge, store and handle photo paper, and share photos with the printer. Connect the printer Learn how to connect the printer to print photos from a digital camera. Print photos Learn how to the HP Deskjet D4200...
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Find a solution to contact HP support. Learn about the paper capacity, requirements, and other specifications for the printer. Chapter 1 (continued) Section HP support Troubleshooting Order supplies Specifications HP inkjet supplies recycling program Description Find out how to a hardware or software problem. Learn how to recycle print cartridges. 6 Welcome Find out how to order supplies for the printer.
Find a solution to contact HP support. Learn about the paper capacity, requirements, and other specifications for the printer. Chapter 1 (continued) Section HP support Troubleshooting Order supplies Specifications HP inkjet supplies recycling program Description Find out how to a hardware or software problem. Learn how to recycle print cartridges. 6 Welcome Find out how to order supplies for the printer.
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... to -life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance with borders or without borders. • HP Vivera Inks: Get true-to make prints of ink. 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 vivid colors that last. 2 Special features Congratulations!
... to -life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance with borders or without borders. • HP Vivera Inks: Get true-to make prints of ink. 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 vivid colors that last. 2 Special features Congratulations!
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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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... ink. • The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be serviced. 2. Photosmart Essential button 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 other basic HP imaging software features, such as saving, viewing, and sharing...
... ink. • The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be serviced. 2. Photosmart Essential button 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 other basic HP imaging software features, such as saving, viewing, and sharing...
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When the problem is illuminated. 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 ... button and light The Resume light flashes when an action is not set 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...
When the problem is illuminated. 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 ... button and light The Resume light flashes when an action is not set 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...
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... 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.
... 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.
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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. Output tray Printed pages are deposited in the output tray. 1 Output tray Paper trays 17
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... prevent paper from the paper trays. 2. If you are printing in . 3. Remove paper or other media. Push the first section of output-tray extension 2 Output-tray extension stop . 1 Second section of the output-tray extension ...
... prevent paper from the paper trays. 2. If you are printing in . 3. Remove paper or other media. Push the first section of output-tray extension 2 Output-tray extension stop . 1 Second section of the output-tray extension ...
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Raise the input tray. Raise the output tray. 5. 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 input tray. Raise the output tray. 5. 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
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... number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that came with only one print cartridge. Chapter 3 Use print cartridges The print cartridges can be used in the following ways: • Everyday printing: Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. The photo print cartridge, in combination with the tri-color...
... number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that came with only one print cartridge. Chapter 3 Use print cartridges The print cartridges can be used in the following ways: • Everyday printing: Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. The photo print cartridge, in combination with the tri-color...
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...plastic tape has been removed from a print cartridge ▲ Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are required electrical contacts. To remove plastic tape from each print cartridge. NOTE: HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Do ...not remove the copper strips. For more information about installing a print cartridge, see the following topics: • Ink-backup...
...plastic tape has been removed from a print cartridge ▲ Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are required electrical contacts. To remove plastic tape from each print cartridge. NOTE: HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Do ...not remove the copper strips. For more information about installing a print cartridge, see the following topics: • Ink-backup...