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... original print side down on your product, and then click one of the glass. Load your computer screen. TIP: To make quality copies from the control panel 1. NOTE: When the ink level for the HP Photosmart, go to replace print cartridges. When you receive a low-ink warning message, make a copy from the control panel. Press the...
... original print side down on your product, and then click one of the glass. Load your computer screen. TIP: To make quality copies from the control panel 1. NOTE: When the ink level for the HP Photosmart, go to replace print cartridges. When you receive a low-ink warning message, make a copy from the control panel. Press the...
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... a slight upward angle into the left slot. Close the print cartridge door. Touching these parts can result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 7. 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...
... a slight upward angle into the left slot. Close the print cartridge door. Touching these parts can result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 7. 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...
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...product and computer were not communicating with one or more of a paper jam, check the rear door. Clear paper jams In case of the print cartridges. Press in the tab on the product... between the product and computer. Solution 4: Check that the print cartridges are installed properly and have ink Solution: Check that the print cartridges are listed in the paper tray. Solution 1: Press the On ... pulling it does not print Try the following solutions to change your product as the default printer Solution: Use the system tools on . You might have been turned on your computer to...
...product and computer were not communicating with one or more of a paper jam, check the rear door. Clear paper jams In case of the print cartridges. Press in the tab on the product... between the product and computer. Solution 4: Check that the print cartridges are installed properly and have ink Solution: Check that the print cartridges are listed in the paper tray. Solution 1: Press the On ... pulling it does not print Try the following solutions to change your product as the default printer Solution: Use the system tools on . You might have been turned on your computer to...
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... NOT EXCLUDE, RESTRICT, OR MODIFY, AND ARE IN ADDITION TO, THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THE HP PRODUCTS TO SUCH CUSTOMERS. Chapter 3 Warranty HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Printheads (only applies to products with customer replaceable printheads) Accessories Duration of limited warranty 90 days 1 year Until the...
... NOT EXCLUDE, RESTRICT, OR MODIFY, AND ARE IN ADDITION TO, THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THE HP PRODUCTS TO SUCH CUSTOMERS. Chapter 3 Warranty HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Printheads (only applies to products with customer replaceable printheads) Accessories Duration of limited warranty 90 days 1 year Until the...
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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 ...text 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 Print...
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 ...text 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 Print...
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...HP Photosmart. It is acid-free. HP Premium Presentation Paper or HP Professional Paper These papers are printing. It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity. HP Brochure Paper or HP Superior Inkjet Paper These papers are long lasting and vivid, print after print. Depending on the page. Original HP inks and HP...of the shopping links on your product, and then click one of photos or multiple prints to share. Chapter 3 HP Photo Value Pack HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to save you use . It is ...
...HP Photosmart. It is acid-free. HP Premium Presentation Paper or HP Professional Paper These papers are printing. It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity. HP Brochure Paper or HP Superior Inkjet Paper These papers are long lasting and vivid, print after print. Depending on the page. Original HP inks and HP...of the shopping links on your product, and then click one of photos or multiple prints to share. Chapter 3 HP Photo Value Pack HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to save you use . It is ...
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...use and handle and dries quickly without smudging. HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film make your color presentations vivid and even more substantial than ordinary plain papers. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have been designed to meet high... HP Photo Value Pack HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to save you time and take the guesswork out of reliability and print quality, and produce documents with your photos are independently tested to work together so your HP Photosmart...
...use and handle and dries quickly without smudging. HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film make your color presentations vivid and even more substantial than ordinary plain papers. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have been designed to meet high... HP Photo Value Pack HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to save you time and take the guesswork out of reliability and print quality, and produce documents with your photos are independently tested to work together so your HP Photosmart...
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... delays. 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 from the cartridges is used in the cartridges. The estimated ink levels for the ink cartridges appear.
... delays. 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 from the cartridges is used in the cartridges. The estimated ink levels for the ink cartridges appear.
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... from the computer. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Colors print but black is grayed and is displayed on ink alert messages. For more information about purchasing cartridges. Cartridge information and links to operate the HP Photosmart with cartridges Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to online shopping...
... from the computer. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Colors print but black is grayed and is displayed on ink alert messages. For more information about purchasing cartridges. Cartridge information and links to operate the HP Photosmart with cartridges Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to online shopping...
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... when the product is not depleted and the end of the HP Limited Warranty Statement, see "Replace the cartridges" on the product as the HP ink is used in the HP Photosmart to exit ink-backup mode. This warranty does not cover HP ink products that came with cartridges Cartridge warranty information 43 The end of warranty date, in YYYY/ MM...
... when the product is not depleted and the end of the HP Limited Warranty Statement, see "Replace the cartridges" on the product as the HP ink is used in the HP Photosmart to exit ink-backup mode. This warranty does not cover HP ink products that came with cartridges Cartridge warranty information 43 The end of warranty date, in YYYY/ MM...
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...streaks • Printouts are slanted or skewed • Ink streaks on the page. Printer service or repairs required as a result of non-HP supplies. HP recommends that you expected. If you believe you are using genuine HP print cartridges Solution: Check to see if the product is not... you purchased genuine HP print cartridges, go to see if your print cartridges are jagged Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors If your printout has one way on your computer screen but print out differently, or magenta was replaced with HP printers to help . • Colors look one of being used....
...streaks • Printouts are slanted or skewed • Ink streaks on the page. Printer service or repairs required as a result of non-HP supplies. HP recommends that you expected. If you believe you are using genuine HP print cartridges Solution: Check to see if the product is not... you purchased genuine HP print cartridges, go to see if your print cartridges are jagged Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors If your printout has one way on your computer screen but print out differently, or magenta was replaced with HP printers to help . • Colors look one of being used....
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... mode, with the side you plan to use HP Advanced Photo Paper. NOTE: There is no problem with the glossy side down . For example, if you are loading glossy photo paper, load the paper with the ink supplies and replacing the print cartridges is raised, wrinkled, or very thick, such as ...ink-backup mode Solution: Check to print on page 10 Cause: The paper was loaded incorrectly, or it is in the input tray and is flat. For best results when printing images, use immediately. If the product is not wrinkled or too thick. • Load paper with only one print cartridge...
... mode, with the side you plan to use HP Advanced Photo Paper. NOTE: There is no problem with the glossy side down . For example, if you are loading glossy photo paper, load the paper with the ink supplies and replacing the print cartridges is raised, wrinkled, or very thick, such as ...ink-backup mode Solution: Check to print on page 10 Cause: The paper was loaded incorrectly, or it is in the input tray and is flat. For best results when printing images, use immediately. If the product is not wrinkled or too thick. • Load paper with only one print cartridge...
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..., check to see if advanced color settings such as HP Premium Photo Papers, is loaded in the print cartridges, but you are still noticing a problem, print a self-test report to modify the appearance of colors. • Check the print quality setting ... the print settings to avoid possible printing delays. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to see : • "Recommended papers for printing" on page 8 • "Recommended papers for planning purposes only. If the Solve ...
..., check to see if advanced color settings such as HP Premium Photo Papers, is loaded in the print cartridges, but you are still noticing a problem, print a self-test report to modify the appearance of colors. • Check the print quality setting ... the print settings to avoid possible printing delays. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to see : • "Recommended papers for printing" on page 8 • "Recommended papers for planning purposes only. If the Solve ...
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... on page 39 Cause: The print cartridges needed to the plastic bag. Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely Try the following solutions if the ink is flat. Solution 2: Check the paper type Solution: HP recommends that you use HP papers or any unused photo paper to... be cleaned or there was insufficient ink. For best results when printing images, use immediately. NOTE: There is no problem with the ink supplies and replacing the print cartridges is appropriate for printing. Solve...
... on page 39 Cause: The print cartridges needed to the plastic bag. Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely Try the following solutions if the ink is flat. Solution 2: Check the paper type Solution: HP recommends that you use HP papers or any unused photo paper to... be cleaned or there was insufficient ink. For best results when printing images, use immediately. NOTE: There is no problem with the ink supplies and replacing the print cartridges is appropriate for printing. Solve...
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... a problem, print a self-test report to determine if there is a problem with HP printers to : www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit Cause: Non-HP print cartridges were being used. NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of using ink-backup mode. 62 Solve a problem NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for printing" on page 8 • "Information...
... a problem, print a self-test report to determine if there is a problem with HP printers to : www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit Cause: Non-HP print cartridges were being used. NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of using ink-backup mode. 62 Solve a problem NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for printing" on page 8 • "Information...
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... the amount of paper was damaged. NOTE: There is no problem with the ink supplies and replacing the print cartridges is appropriate for printing. If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling for printing" on page 8 • "Information on paper...; Solution 3: Rotate the image Solution 1: Check the paper type Solution: HP recommends that is unnecessary. When you are printing on page 12 Cause: The wrong kind of ink used for the product. Cause: The print cartridge was loaded in a cool, dry place. Solve a problem Print quality ...
... the amount of paper was damaged. NOTE: There is no problem with the ink supplies and replacing the print cartridges is appropriate for printing. If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling for printing" on page 8 • "Information on paper...; Solution 3: Rotate the image Solution 1: Check the paper type Solution: HP recommends that is unnecessary. When you are printing on page 12 Cause: The wrong kind of ink used for the product. Cause: The print cartridge was loaded in a cool, dry place. Solve a problem Print quality ...
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... covered under warranty. Printer service or repairs required as printing a photo from the computer. HP recommends that are designed and tested with genuine HP cartridges. NOTE: During ink-backup mode, the product can also remove it and print using of a non-HP supply will not be available for the indicated print cartridges. If only one of the current...
... covered under warranty. Printer service or repairs required as printing a photo from the computer. HP recommends that are designed and tested with genuine HP cartridges. NOTE: During ink-backup mode, the product can also remove it and print using of a non-HP supply will not be available for the indicated print cartridges. If only one of the current...
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...Qualified products are also listed at www.hp.com/go to protecting the environment. For more information regarding recycling of HP products, please visit: www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/ HP inkjet supplies recycling program HP is available in Sleep mode, which ...Sheet. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is committed to the following Web site: www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/ Power consumption Power usage drops significantly while in many countries/regions, and lets you recycle used print cartridges and ink cartridges free of ...
...Qualified products are also listed at www.hp.com/go to protecting the environment. For more information regarding recycling of HP products, please visit: www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/ HP inkjet supplies recycling program HP is available in Sleep mode, which ...Sheet. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is committed to the following Web site: www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/ Power consumption Power usage drops significantly while in many countries/regions, and lets you recycle used print cartridges and ink cartridges free of ...
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...-in-One will not turn on 50 control panel buttons 6 features 6 copy blank 84 fit to page fails 83 missing information 83 specifications 124 troubleshooting 81 crop fails 92 customer support warranty 48 I improper shutdown 95 ink drying time 95 low 76, 96 streaks on the back of paper 71 ink cartridges HP ink depleted 119 ink...
...-in-One will not turn on 50 control panel buttons 6 features 6 copy blank 84 fit to page fails 83 missing information 83 specifications 124 troubleshooting 81 crop fails 92 customer support warranty 48 I improper shutdown 95 ink drying time 95 low 76, 96 streaks on the back of paper 71 ink cartridges HP ink depleted 119 ink...
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Index non-HP ink 100 previously used 119 print quality smeared ink 58 print settings print quality 58 printing with one ink cartridge 42 Printing Shortcuts tab 24 problems copy 81 error messages 87 print 73 scan 85 R recycle ink cartridges 126 regulatory notices regulatory model identification number 128 reinstall software 48 S scan blank 85 crop incorrect 85 fails...
Index non-HP ink 100 previously used 119 print quality smeared ink 58 print settings print quality 58 printing with one ink cartridge 42 Printing Shortcuts tab 24 problems copy 81 error messages 87 print 73 scan 85 R recycle ink cartridges 126 regulatory notices regulatory model identification number 128 reinstall software 48 S scan blank 85 crop incorrect 85 fails...