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......3 Find more information...4 Load originals and load paper...4 Avoid paper jams...7 Print 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos 7 Scan an image...8 Make a copy...9 Replace the print cartridges...9 Clean the HP Photosmart...12 2 Troubleshooting and support Uninstall and reinstall the software 14 Hardware setup troubleshooting 15 Clear paper jams...17 Print...
......3 Find more information...4 Load originals and load paper...4 Avoid paper jams...7 Print 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos 7 Scan an image...8 Make a copy...9 Replace the print cartridges...9 Clean the HP Photosmart...12 2 Troubleshooting and support Uninstall and reinstall the software 14 Hardware setup troubleshooting 15 Clear paper jams...17 Print...
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... Electronic Help details the full range of features and functions, including use of the HP Photosmart Software that came with the HP Photosmart. 1 HP Photosmart overview Use the HP Photosmart to as the tray extender) Cartridge door Cartridge access area Print carriage 2 HP Photosmart overview The HP Photosmart at a glance HP Photosmart overview Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description Color graphics display (also referred to as the display...
... Electronic Help details the full range of features and functions, including use of the HP Photosmart Software that came with the HP Photosmart. 1 HP Photosmart overview Use the HP Photosmart to as the tray extender) Cartridge door Cartridge access area Print carriage 2 HP Photosmart overview The HP Photosmart at a glance HP Photosmart overview Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description Color graphics display (also referred to as the display...
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You could push the paper too far forward, causing the product to its outermost position. 2. HP Photosmart overview To load small-size photo paper in place. Insert the stack of photo paper into the paper tray. Slide the paper-width guide inward ... print cartridges or otherwise engaged in a task, the paper stop inside the product might not be in the paper tray 1. Do not overload the paper tray; If the photo paper you are using has perforated tabs, load the photo paper so that the product is idle and silent when you . 6 HP Photosmart overview...
You could push the paper too far forward, causing the product to its outermost position. 2. HP Photosmart overview To load small-size photo paper in place. Insert the stack of photo paper into the paper tray. Slide the paper-width guide inward ... print cartridges or otherwise engaged in a task, the paper stop inside the product might not be in the paper tray 1. Do not overload the paper tray; If the photo paper you are using has perforated tabs, load the photo paper so that the product is idle and silent when you . 6 HP Photosmart overview...
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... 2. Load your product, and then click one of copies. 6. Press the button next to replace print cartridges. Replace the print cartridges Follow these instructions might also help solve print quality issues related to the print cartridges. The HP Photosmart Software has many tools that there are finished... slots on the page. Press the button next to a computer 1. Replace the print cartridges 9 HP Photosmart overview To scan to Copy. 4. Press the button next to Copies to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. TIP: To make sure you experience print quality issues related to the...
... 2. Load your product, and then click one of copies. 6. Press the button next to replace print cartridges. Replace the print cartridges Follow these instructions might also help solve print quality issues related to the print cartridges. The HP Photosmart Software has many tools that there are finished... slots on the page. Press the button next to a computer 1. Replace the print cartridges 9 HP Photosmart overview To scan to Copy. 4. Press the button next to Copies to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. TIP: To make sure you experience print quality issues related to the...
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... information, go to release it. Chapter 1 To replace the print cartridges 1. HP Photosmart overview 1 Print cartridge slot for the tri-color print cartridge 2 Print cartridge slot for the black print cartridge 4. If you recycle used print cartridges free of the print cartridge, recycle the print cartridge. Open the print cartridge door. Make sure the product is available in the paper tray...
... information, go to release it. Chapter 1 To replace the print cartridges 1. HP Photosmart overview 1 Print cartridge slot for the tri-color print cartridge 2 Print cartridge slot for the black print cartridge 4. If you recycle used print cartridges free of the print cartridge, recycle the print cartridge. Open the print cartridge door. Make sure the product is available in the paper tray...
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... a slight upward angle into the right slot. 8. If you are installing the black print cartridge, slide it into the empty slot. Then gently push on the upper part of the print cartridge forward until it into place. HP Photosmart overview 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing...
... a slight upward angle into the right slot. 8. If you are installing the black print cartridge, slide it into the empty slot. Then gently push on the upper part of the print cartridge forward until it into place. HP Photosmart overview 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing...
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... alignment page print side down on the glass, since they can purchase an HP Cleaning Kit for Inkjet Printers and All-in-Ones (Q6260A) that your HP device. To clean the glass 1. Recycle or discard the print cartridge alignment sheet. Clean the HP Photosmart To ensure that provides everything needed to safely clean your copies and scans...
... alignment page print side down on the glass, since they can purchase an HP Cleaning Kit for Inkjet Printers and All-in-Ones (Q6260A) that your HP device. To clean the glass 1. Recycle or discard the print cartridge alignment sheet. Clean the HP Photosmart To ensure that provides everything needed to safely clean your copies and scans...
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...power cord is firmly connected to the default printer, but this product was not the default printer. Cause: The product might need to turn on . If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Solution 4: Check that the print cartridges are installed properly and have ink Solution: ...Check that the print cartridges are listed in order, with one or more of ...
...power cord is firmly connected to the default printer, but this product was not the default printer. Cause: The product might need to turn on . If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Solution 4: Check that the print cartridges are installed properly and have ink Solution: ...Check that the print cartridges are listed in order, with one or more of ...
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... and support Press the button next to OK to occur. 3. Print cartridge troubleshooting If you are available when you register the product 3. Support process If you might be remaining inside back cover of this guide. HP online support is the fastest source for up-to-date device information and... support Web site at www.hp.com/support. Call HP support. Gently push the door forward until it from the rollers, check the rollers and wheels for common problems • Proactive device updates, support alerts, and HP newsgrams that came with one of the rollers. For more paper jams are ...
... and support Press the button next to OK to occur. 3. Print cartridge troubleshooting If you are available when you register the product 3. Support process If you might be remaining inside back cover of this guide. HP online support is the fastest source for up-to-date device information and... support Web site at www.hp.com/support. Call HP support. Gently push the door forward until it from the rollers, check the rollers and wheels for common problems • Proactive device updates, support alerts, and HP newsgrams that came with one of the rollers. For more paper jams are ...
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...with the marketing name (HP Photosmart C4600 series, etc.) or product numbers (Q8418A, etc.). The Regulatory Model Number for the HP Photosmart are located in your... open; 40.7 cm (16 inches) with tray extender closed • Weight (with cartridges) : 4.70 kg (10.34 pounds) Power specifications • Power consumption: 20 ...printer software. Product specifications For product specifications, go to potential high electromagnetic fields Regulatory notices The HP Photosmart meets product requirements from the HP Photosmart may be confused with the power adapter supplied by HP...
...with the marketing name (HP Photosmart C4600 series, etc.) or product numbers (Q8418A, etc.). The Regulatory Model Number for the HP Photosmart are located in your... open; 40.7 cm (16 inches) with tray extender closed • Weight (with cartridges) : 4.70 kg (10.34 pounds) Power specifications • Power consumption: 20 ...printer software. Product specifications For product specifications, go to potential high electromagnetic fields Regulatory notices The HP Photosmart meets product requirements from the HP Photosmart may be confused with the power adapter supplied by HP...
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... only those that of a non-HP or refilled cartridge or an expired ink cartridge, HP will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the duration specified above will charge its standard time and materials charges to service the printer for the product. 7. Improper maintenance or modification; b. d. If HP receives, during the applicable warranty period...
... only those that of a non-HP or refilled cartridge or an expired ink cartridge, HP will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the duration specified above will charge its standard time and materials charges to service the printer for the product. 7. Improper maintenance or modification; b. d. If HP receives, during the applicable warranty period...
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Contents Contents 1 HP Photosmart C4600 series Help 3 2 Get to know the HP Photosmart Printer parts...5 Control panel features...6 4 Print Print documents...13 Print photos...14 Print envelopes...21 Print on specialty media...21 Print a Web page...... or mixed documents 31 7 Reprint photos...35 8 Save photos...37 9 Work with cartridges Check the estimated ink levels 39 Replace the cartridges...40 Order ink supplies...42 Cartridge warranty information 43 10 Solve a problem HP support...45 Uninstall and reinstall the software 48 Setup troubleshooting...49 Print quality troubleshooting...58 ...
Contents Contents 1 HP Photosmart C4600 series Help 3 2 Get to know the HP Photosmart Printer parts...5 Control panel features...6 4 Print Print documents...13 Print photos...14 Print envelopes...21 Print on specialty media...21 Print a Web page...... or mixed documents 31 7 Reprint photos...35 8 Save photos...37 9 Work with cartridges Check the estimated ink levels 39 Replace the cartridges...40 Order ink supplies...42 Cartridge warranty information 43 10 Solve a problem HP support...45 Uninstall and reinstall the software 48 Setup troubleshooting...49 Print quality troubleshooting...58 ...
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1 HP Photosmart C4600 series Help For information about the HP Photosmart, see: • "Get to know the HP Photosmart" on page 5 • "Print" on page 13 • "Scan" on page 27 • "Copy" on page 31 • "Reprint photos" on page 35 • "Save photos" on page 37 • "Work with cartridges" on page 39 • "Technical information" on page 123 HP Photosmart C4600 series Help HP Photosmart C4600 series Help 3
1 HP Photosmart C4600 series Help For information about the HP Photosmart, see: • "Get to know the HP Photosmart" on page 5 • "Print" on page 13 • "Scan" on page 27 • "Copy" on page 31 • "Reprint photos" on page 35 • "Save photos" on page 37 • "Work with cartridges" on page 39 • "Technical information" on page 123 HP Photosmart C4600 series Help HP Photosmart C4600 series Help 3
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... Printer parts Figure 2-1 Printer parts Get to know the HP Photosmart 1 Color graphics display (also referred to as the display) 2 Control panel 3 On button 4 Photo light 5 Memory card slot for Memory Stick cards 6 Memory card slot for Secure Digital and xD cards 7 Paper tray 8 Paper tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender) 9 Cartridge...
... Printer parts Figure 2-1 Printer parts Get to know the HP Photosmart 1 Color graphics display (also referred to as the display) 2 Control panel 3 On button 4 Photo light 5 Memory card slot for Memory Stick cards 6 Memory card slot for Secure Digital and xD cards 7 Paper tray 8 Paper tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender) 9 Cartridge...
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..., and then click one of the shopping links on your country/region, some portions of the HP Web site are heavy...presentations, brochures, mailers, and calendars. To order HP papers and other supplies, go to work together so your HP Photosmart. It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity....HP cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to save you use . Your prints have been designed to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. They are long lasting and vivid, print after print. It is available in semi-gloss finish in English only. NOTE: At this paper with any inkjet printer. HP...
..., and then click one of the shopping links on your country/region, some portions of the HP Web site are heavy...presentations, brochures, mailers, and calendars. To order HP papers and other supplies, go to work together so your HP Photosmart. It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity....HP cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to save you use . Your prints have been designed to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. They are long lasting and vivid, print after print. It is available in semi-gloss finish in English only. NOTE: At this paper with any inkjet printer. HP...
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...manufacturers. HP Iron-On Transfers HP Iron-...HP Photosmart. All papers with crisp, vivid color, bolder blacks, and dry faster than documents printed on the page. HP Photo Value Pack HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP...HP papers and other everyday documents. It produces documents that look and feel more impressive. HP Office Paper HP ..., bolder blacks, and vivid colors. HP Printing Paper HP Printing Paper is easy to share. ...HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film make your digital photos. Original HP inks and HP...
...manufacturers. HP Iron-On Transfers HP Iron-...HP Photosmart. All papers with crisp, vivid color, bolder blacks, and dry faster than documents printed on the page. HP Photo Value Pack HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP...HP papers and other everyday documents. It produces documents that look and feel more impressive. HP Office Paper HP ..., bolder blacks, and vivid colors. HP Printing Paper HP Printing Paper is easy to share. ...HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film make your digital photos. Original HP inks and HP...
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... unacceptable. Related topics "Order ink supplies" on page 42 Work with cartridges • Check the estimated ink levels • Replace the cartridges • Order ink supplies • Cartridge warranty information Check the estimated ink levels You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for...
... unacceptable. Related topics "Order ink supplies" on page 42 Work with cartridges • Check the estimated ink levels • Replace the cartridges • Order ink supplies • Cartridge warranty information Check the estimated ink levels You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for...
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Chapter 9 Replace the cartridges To replace the cartridges 1. a. Lightly press down on . 2. Remove cartridge. Work with cartridges 1 Cartridge slot for tri-color cartridge 2 Cartridge slot for print carriage to move to release it, then remove it from slot. Check that power is on the cartridge to center of the product. Wait for black cartridge 40 Work with cartridges b. Open cartridge access door.
Chapter 9 Replace the cartridges To replace the cartridges 1. a. Lightly press down on . 2. Remove cartridge. Work with cartridges 1 Cartridge slot for tri-color cartridge 2 Cartridge slot for print carriage to move to release it, then remove it from slot. Check that power is on the cartridge to center of the product. Wait for black cartridge 40 Work with cartridges b. Open cartridge access door.
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b. Remove alignment page and recycle or discard it clicks into place. Insert new cartridge. Remove plastic tape by using the pink pull tab. Work with cartridges d. a. c. Align cartridges. Replace the cartridges 41 b. Close cartridge door. 4. Load page print side down on right front corner of glass, and then press OK to print a cartridge alignment page. When prompted, press OK to scan page. Remove cartridge from packaging. 3. Line up colored shaped icons, then slide cartridge into slot until it . a. c.
b. Remove alignment page and recycle or discard it clicks into place. Insert new cartridge. Remove plastic tape by using the pink pull tab. Work with cartridges d. a. c. Align cartridges. Replace the cartridges 41 b. Close cartridge door. 4. Load page print side down on right front corner of glass, and then press OK to print a cartridge alignment page. When prompted, press OK to scan page. Remove cartridge from packaging. 3. Line up colored shaped icons, then slide cartridge into slot until it . a. c.
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... HP Photosmart and affects the quality of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridge ...HP Photosmart operates in your product, order supplies online, or create a printable shopping list, open HP Solution Center, and select the online shopping feature. NOTE: HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge...cartridges. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Colors print as grayscale. NOTE: Ordering cartridges... tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the product cannot...
... HP Photosmart and affects the quality of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridge ...HP Photosmart operates in your product, order supplies online, or create a printable shopping list, open HP Solution Center, and select the online shopping feature. NOTE: HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge...cartridges. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Colors print as grayscale. NOTE: Ordering cartridges... tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the product cannot...