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...Windows accessibility options and features. For example: CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in this product and HP's commitment to -text applications. Keep both new and used print cartridges out of ...impairments or low vision through keyboard commands. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. For example: WARNING! Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of Hewlett-Packard, except as constituting an additional warranty. Visual The printer software...
...Windows accessibility options and features. For example: CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in this product and HP's commitment to -text applications. Keep both new and used print cartridges out of ...impairments or low vision through keyboard commands. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. For example: WARNING! Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of Hewlett-Packard, except as constituting an additional warranty. Visual The printer software...
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...17 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 USB port About the front USB port ...24 Print photos from...
...17 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 USB port About the front USB port ...24 Print photos from...
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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 ... 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 ... 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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... print cartridge 65 Installation instructions ...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 and handling 71...
... print cartridge 65 Installation instructions ...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 and handling 71...
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...96 Document is misprinted ...98 Front USB port problems ...100 If you continue to have problems 101 A HP support Ink 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 ... 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 Private Households in the European Union ....
...96 Document is misprinted ...98 Front USB port problems ...100 If you continue to have problems 101 A HP support Ink 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 ... 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 Private Households in the European Union ....
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..., transparencies, and iron-on the left in a print cartridge, print a test page, and remove ink stains. Print using the PhotoEssential Open the HP Photosmart Software and access the HP imaging button features. Print photos Learn how to operate the printer and use two-sided printing. Maintenance ...front USB port on a single sheet, preview a document, and use and replace the print cartridges. For details on how to the HP Deskjet D4200 Printer series Help. NOTE: For information about some of photos before you print, install a photo print cartridge, store and handle photo ...
..., transparencies, and iron-on the left in a print cartridge, print a test page, and remove ink stains. Print using the PhotoEssential Open the HP Photosmart Software and access the HP imaging button features. Print photos Learn how to operate the printer and use two-sided printing. Maintenance ...front USB port on a single sheet, preview a document, and use and replace the print cartridges. For details on how to the HP Deskjet D4200 Printer series Help. NOTE: For information about some of photos before you print, install a photo print cartridge, store and handle photo ...
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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 borders. • HP Vivera Inks: Get true-to make prints of ink. HP Vivera Inks are specially formulated and scientifically tested for quality, purity and fade resistance. • Photosmart Essential...
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 borders. • HP Vivera Inks: Get true-to make prints of ink. HP Vivera Inks are specially formulated and scientifically tested for quality, purity and fade resistance. • Photosmart Essential...
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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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...status light represents the black or the photo print cartridge. For more information, see Photo print cartridge. It also provides access to other basic HP imaging software features, such as saving, viewing, and sharing your photos. One of these print cartridges is installed in the left side of your ...the right side 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 tri-color print cartridge needs to be serviced. 2. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge...
...status light represents the black or the photo print cartridge. For more information, see Photo print cartridge. It also provides access to other basic HP imaging software features, such as saving, viewing, and sharing your photos. One of these print cartridges is installed in the left side of your ...the right side 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 tri-color print cartridge needs to be serviced. 2. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge...
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... print cartridge, provides you are replacing. 1 Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of ink, the printer can operate in ink-backup mode. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the print cartridge cradle. 20 Get started You ...number. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. • Quality color photos: For more information, see Ink-backup mode. For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and install a photo...
... print cartridge, provides you are replacing. 1 Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of ink, the printer can operate in ink-backup mode. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the print cartridge cradle. 20 Get started You ...number. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. • Quality color photos: For more information, see Ink-backup mode. For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and install a photo...
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... • Exit ink-backup mode Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of plastic tape has been removed from a print cartridge ▲ Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are required electrical contacts. NOTE: HP does not recommend ...using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. For information about ink-backup mode, see Installation instructions.
... • Exit ink-backup mode Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of plastic tape has been removed from a print cartridge ▲ Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are required electrical contacts. NOTE: HP does not recommend ...using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. For information about ink-backup mode, see Installation instructions.
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... have Exif Print-enabled software. • Prevent photo paper from curling by following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to save money and ink when printing photos. • Share photos with a border. Learn how to a 210 x 594 mm (8.5 x 23.4 inch) custom ...instructions. • Do not exceed the input tray capacity: 30 sheets of paper sizes-from curling, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size that you want ...
... have Exif Print-enabled software. • Prevent photo paper from curling by following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to save money and ink when printing photos. • Share photos with a border. Learn how to a 210 x 594 mm (8.5 x 23.4 inch) custom ...instructions. • Do not exceed the input tray capacity: 30 sheets of paper sizes-from curling, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size that you want ...
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...unused photo paper to create quality photos with less ink. Storage • Keep unused photo paper in the paper tray. When you have the following items: • A digital camera that supports Exif Print • Exif Print-enabled photo software, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. Handling • Always hold ... a flat surface in the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat. Save money when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use immediately from the plastic bag. In the Print Quality drop-down list, click More, and then select the appropriate...
...unused photo paper to create quality photos with less ink. Storage • Keep unused photo paper in the paper tray. When you have the following items: • A digital camera that supports Exif Print • Exif Print-enabled photo software, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. Handling • Always hold ... a flat surface in the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat. Save money when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use immediately from the plastic bag. In the Print Quality drop-down list, click More, and then select the appropriate...
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... brochure paper. Always have two print cartridges installed in a software program and assign the brochure size. Prepare to learn about the features that appear in ink-backup mode. Raise the output tray. 2. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. For more information, see... Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in the printer. Ensure that you are printing brochures without borders, select the Borderless Printing check box. 3. In the ...
... brochure paper. Always have two print cartridges installed in a software program and assign the brochure size. Prepare to learn about the features that appear in ink-backup mode. Raise the output tray. 2. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. For more information, see... Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in the printer. Ensure that you are printing brochures without borders, select the Borderless Printing check box. 3. In the ...
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...Device Services tab, click the Print a Test Page button. 9 Printing tips Check your printer • Connect the printer to save money and ink when printing photos. Printing shortcuts Use printing shortcuts to verify that you use often. Save money • Use Fast/Economical printing. • Print...; Print in the paper tray. 2. Load Letter or A4 unused plain white paper in grayscale. • Print a two-sided document. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to your computer. • Print a test page. The Print a Test Page dialog box is displayed. 4. Click the Print Page button...
...Device Services tab, click the Print a Test Page button. 9 Printing tips Check your printer • Connect the printer to save money and ink when printing photos. Printing shortcuts Use printing shortcuts to verify that you use often. Save money • Use Fast/Economical printing. • Print...; Print in the paper tray. 2. Load Letter or A4 unused plain white paper in grayscale. • Print a two-sided document. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to your computer. • Print a test page. The Print a Test Page dialog box is displayed. 4. Click the Print Page button...
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... maximum dpi mode to the paper type and print quality that you have loaded. 4. Printing in dots per inch (dpi) that the HP Deskjet prints. To select a print quality and speed 1. Click the Features tab. 3. Print resolution The printer software displays the print resolution in... loaded. 4. Print quality settings • Fast Draft produces draft-quality output at the fastest printing speed, while using the least amount of ink. • Fast Normal produces higher quality output than the Fast Draft setting and prints more information, see Maximum dpi. Open the Printer Properties...
... maximum dpi mode to the paper type and print quality that you have loaded. 4. Printing in dots per inch (dpi) that the HP Deskjet prints. To select a print quality and speed 1. Click the Features tab. 3. Print resolution The printer software displays the print resolution in... loaded. 4. Print quality settings • Fast Draft produces draft-quality output at the fastest printing speed, while using the least amount of ink. • Fast Normal produces higher quality output than the Fast Draft setting and prints more information, see Maximum dpi. Open the Printer Properties...
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.... • Use the What's This? This means that the HP Deskjet is automatically selected in a software program. Windows 2000 users 1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to learn more about specific print settings. • View the Ink Status window for the approximate ink level of each print cartridge. • Download printer software updates...
.... • Use the What's This? This means that the HP Deskjet is automatically selected in a software program. Windows 2000 users 1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to learn more about specific print settings. • View the Ink Status window for the approximate ink level of each print cartridge. • Download printer software updates...
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...box, and then click the left corner of each time the printer prints a file. To close the Ink Status window, click Close. Highlight the printer name, and then right-click to HP's Web site for ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge Information button. Move the cursor over the... feature that includes the printers installed on the software program you are using. Displaying the Ink Status window If you do not want...
...box, and then click the left corner of each time the printer prints a file. To close the Ink Status window, click Close. Highlight the printer name, and then right-click to HP's Web site for ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge Information button. Move the cursor over the... feature that includes the printers installed on the software program you are using. Displaying the Ink Status window If you do not want...
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... Maintenance • Install print cartridges • Align print cartridges • Automatically clean print cartridges • Calibrate print quality • View estimated ink levels • Maintain the printer body • Remove ink from your skin and clothing • Manually clean print cartridges • Maintain print cartridges • Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When...
... Maintenance • Install print cartridges • Align print cartridges • Automatically clean print cartridges • Calibrate print quality • View estimated ink levels • Maintain the printer body • Remove ink from your skin and clothing • Manually clean print cartridges • Maintain print cartridges • Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When...