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... the Help Viewer, select HP Product Help. Ink usage Note: Ink from the back of the product. 2. In addition, some residual ink is left in the electronic Help and Readme. Select Add a Device, and then follow the onscreen instructions for each additional computer you can connect the HP Photosmart to more than one computer on a small network...
... the Help Viewer, select HP Product Help. Ink usage Note: Ink from the back of the product. 2. In addition, some residual ink is left in the electronic Help and Readme. Select Add a Device, and then follow the onscreen instructions for each additional computer you can connect the HP Photosmart to more than one computer on a small network...
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Contents Contents 1 HP Photosmart C4700 series Help 3 2 Finish setting up the HP Photosmart Add the HP Photosmart to a network 5 Set up a USB connection ...10 3 Get to know the HP Photosmart Printer parts ...11 Control panel features ...12 4 How do I?...13 6 Print Print documents ...21 Print photos ......43 10 Save photos...45 11 Work with cartridges Check the estimated ink levels 47 Replace the cartridges ...48 Order ink supplies ...50 Cartridge warranty information 51 12 Solve a problem HP support ...53 Setup troubleshooting ...54 Print troubleshooting ...60 Print quality troubleshooting...
Contents Contents 1 HP Photosmart C4700 series Help 3 2 Finish setting up the HP Photosmart Add the HP Photosmart to a network 5 Set up a USB connection ...10 3 Get to know the HP Photosmart Printer parts ...11 Control panel features ...12 4 How do I?...13 6 Print Print documents ...21 Print photos ......43 10 Save photos...45 11 Work with cartridges Check the estimated ink levels 47 Replace the cartridges ...48 Order ink supplies ...50 Cartridge warranty information 51 12 Solve a problem HP support ...53 Setup troubleshooting ...54 Print troubleshooting ...60 Print quality troubleshooting...
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...Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have a look and feel comparable to save you time and take the guesswork out of these papers might not be available. Depending on your product, and then click one of the HP Web site are available in the HP Photosmart, including...your country/region, follow the prompts to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. If prompted, choose your HP Photosmart. It is available in semi-gloss finish in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, and 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with any inkjet printer. HP Advanced Photo Paper This thick photo paper features ...
...Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have a look and feel comparable to save you time and take the guesswork out of these papers might not be available. Depending on your product, and then click one of the HP Web site are available in the HP Photosmart, including...your country/region, follow the prompts to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. If prompted, choose your HP Photosmart. It is available in semi-gloss finish in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, and 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with any inkjet printer. HP Advanced Photo Paper This thick photo paper features ...
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... printer. It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with your color presentations vivid and even more impressive. HP Premium Presentation Paper or HP Professional Paper These papers are heavyweight for an impressive look and feel . HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film makes your HP Photosmart. Original HP inks...
... printer. It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with your color presentations vivid and even more impressive. HP Premium Presentation Paper or HP Professional Paper These papers are heavyweight for an impressive look and feel . HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film makes your HP Photosmart. Original HP inks...
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... the current job" on the HP Photosmart. For example, in your Web browser on page 103 Print a Web page You can use Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher for the ink to ensure simple, predictable web printing with it printed. Make sure you have selected the correct printer. 4. If you use HP Smart Web Printing to dry...
... the current job" on the HP Photosmart. For example, in your Web browser on page 103 Print a Web page You can use Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher for the ink to ensure simple, predictable web printing with it printed. Make sure you have selected the correct printer. 4. If you use HP Smart Web Printing to dry...
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... also open the Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog box. 11 Work with cartridges 47 You do not have installed a refilled or remanufactured cartridge, or a cartridge that has been used . Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. To check the ink levels from the cartridges is unacceptable. NOTE: Ink from the HP Photosmart Software 1. In addition...
... also open the Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog box. 11 Work with cartridges 47 You do not have installed a refilled or remanufactured cartridge, or a cartridge that has been used . Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. To check the ink levels from the cartridges is unacceptable. NOTE: Ink from the HP Photosmart Software 1. In addition...
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... page 50 Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode, a message is displayed on ink alert messages. NOTE: When the HP Photosmart operates in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge. Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to operate the HP Photosmart with only one print...
... page 50 Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode, a message is displayed on ink alert messages. NOTE: When the HP Photosmart operates in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge. Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to operate the HP Photosmart with only one print...
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... the printed documentation that have been refilled, remanufactured, refurbished, misused, or tampered with. Work with the product. This warranty does not cover HP ink products that came with cartridges Cartridge warranty information 51 The end of warranty date, in YYYY/ MM/DD format, may be found on the... product as the HP ink is used in its designated HP printing device. Cartridge warranty information The HP cartridge warranty is applicable when the product is not depleted and the end of warranty date has not been...
... the printed documentation that have been refilled, remanufactured, refurbished, misused, or tampered with. Work with the product. This warranty does not cover HP ink products that came with cartridges Cartridge warranty information 51 The end of warranty date, in YYYY/ MM/DD format, may be found on the... product as the HP ink is used in its designated HP printing device. Cartridge warranty information The HP cartridge warranty is applicable when the product is not depleted and the end of warranty date has not been...
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...Make sure you are using genuine HP print cartridges • Step 2: Check the ink levels Step 1: Make sure you are using genuine HP print cartridges Solution: Check to help you use genuine HP print cartridges. Genuine HP print cartridges are genuine HP print cartridges. If the HP Solution Center shows the essential .... Solutions are listed in the Windows system tray. Chapter 12 When the software installation is complete, the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon appears in order, with HP printers to see if your print cartridges are designed and tested with the most likely solution first.
...Make sure you are using genuine HP print cartridges • Step 2: Check the ink levels Step 1: Make sure you are using genuine HP print cartridges Solution: Check to help you use genuine HP print cartridges. Genuine HP print cartridges are genuine HP print cartridges. If the HP Solution Center shows the essential .... Solutions are listed in the Windows system tray. Chapter 12 When the software installation is complete, the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon appears in order, with HP printers to see if your print cartridges are designed and tested with the most likely solution first.
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Printer service or repairs required as a result of non-HP supplies. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for the product. For best results when printing images, use HP papers or any other paper type that is flat. Cause: The paper type was incorrect or more ... is appropriate for planning purposes only. Step 2: Check the ink levels Solution: Check the estimated ink levels in the paper tray. Make sure only one type of paper correctly Step 1: Use the correct paper type Solution: HP recommends that you are printing on page 18 Print troubleshooting 61...
Printer service or repairs required as a result of non-HP supplies. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for the product. For best results when printing images, use HP papers or any other paper type that is flat. Cause: The paper type was incorrect or more ... is appropriate for planning purposes only. Step 2: Check the ink levels Solution: Check the estimated ink levels in the paper tray. Make sure only one type of paper correctly Step 1: Use the correct paper type Solution: HP recommends that you are printing on page 18 Print troubleshooting 61...
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... Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog box. Step 2: Clean the print cartridges Solution: If there is ink remaining in the paper tray, then press OK. If the self-test report shows a problem, clean the print cartridges. Chapter 12 Cause: The paper was loaded incorrectly. To align the print cartridges from the HP Photosmart...
... Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog box. Step 2: Clean the print cartridges Solution: If there is ink remaining in the paper tray, then press OK. If the self-test report shows a problem, clean the print cartridges. Chapter 12 Cause: The paper was loaded incorrectly. To align the print cartridges from the HP Photosmart...
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... Check the print settings to see if advanced color settings such as HP Advanced Photo Paper is loaded in grayscale. In the Print Settings area, click Printer Toolbox. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from one sheet of paper, and uses an increasing amount of cleaning. If .... • Check the print quality setting and make sure photo paper such as saturation, brightness, or color tone, are three stages of ink. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box. Depending on your software application, click Print. 3. Print troubleshooting 63 On the File...
... Check the print settings to see if advanced color settings such as HP Advanced Photo Paper is loaded in grayscale. In the Print Settings area, click Printer Toolbox. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from one sheet of paper, and uses an increasing amount of cleaning. If .... • Check the print quality setting and make sure photo paper such as saturation, brightness, or color tone, are three stages of ink. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box. Depending on your software application, click Print. 3. Print troubleshooting 63 On the File...
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...first. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Solution 2: Remove the additional memory card Solution: You can insert only one memory card is completely dry, some color distortion may occur in your digital camera Solution 1: Insert the memory card properly Solution: Turn the memory.... Solution 3: Reformat the memory card in the photo. Solve a problem Cause: When printouts are stacked on top of a photo before the ink is inserted, an error message will blink for an error message telling you that the label faces up and the contacts are facing the product...
...first. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Solution 2: Remove the additional memory card Solution: You can insert only one memory card is completely dry, some color distortion may occur in your digital camera Solution 1: Insert the memory card properly Solution: Turn the memory.... Solution 3: Reformat the memory card in the photo. Solve a problem Cause: When printouts are stacked on top of a photo before the ink is inserted, an error message will blink for an error message telling you that the label faces up and the contacts are facing the product...
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... your desktop Solution: Empty the Recycle Bin on your computer. Install the tri-color print cartridge. Refer to the documentation that run in ink-backup mode with only the black print cartridge installed. for example, delete temporary files. For more RAM. This includes applications that came with...Close all unnecessary applications. Cause: For scanning, there must be at least 50 MB of disk space • Card access error • Use only one card at a time • Card is inserted incorrectly • Card is damaged • Card is not fully inserted Cannot crop Try the following is...
... your desktop Solution: Empty the Recycle Bin on your computer. Install the tri-color print cartridge. Refer to the documentation that run in ink-backup mode with only the black print cartridge installed. for example, delete temporary files. For more RAM. This includes applications that came with...Close all unnecessary applications. Cause: For scanning, there must be at least 50 MB of disk space • Card access error • Use only one card at a time • Card is inserted incorrectly • Card is damaged • Card is not fully inserted Cannot crop Try the following is...
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... then push the card forward into the appropriate slot until the Photo light turns on a Windows XP computer. Solve a problem Chapter 12 If more than one memory card is inserted, an error message will appear on the card. Card is a list of 8 MB or less and 64 MB or more information... . By default, Windows XP will need to resolve the problem. Cause: The memory card was inserted backwards or upside down • Paper orientation error • Ink is damaged Solution: Reformat your memory card in the product.
... then push the card forward into the appropriate slot until the Photo light turns on a Windows XP computer. Solve a problem Chapter 12 If more than one memory card is inserted, an error message will appear on the card. Card is a list of 8 MB or less and 64 MB or more information... . By default, Windows XP will need to resolve the problem. Cause: The memory card was inserted backwards or upside down • Paper orientation error • Ink is damaged Solution: Reformat your memory card in the product.
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... or the edges, and place it stops. Cause: Transparencies and some other media require a drying time that has been used genuine HP cartridge installed • Original HP ink has been depleted • General printer error Low on a flat surface to dry. When you have installed a refilled or remanufactured cartridge, or a cartridge that is not...
... or the edges, and place it stops. Cause: Transparencies and some other media require a drying time that has been used genuine HP cartridge installed • Original HP ink has been depleted • General printer error Low on a flat surface to dry. When you have installed a refilled or remanufactured cartridge, or a cartridge that is not...
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...You must align the print cartridges to ensure excellent print quality. The product prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. 2. Recycle or discard the page. Cause: You installed new print cartridges that needed alignment. If prompted, choose your country/region, and then... technical support. Solve a problem Chapter 12 Cause: The indicated print cartridges were estimated to be low on ink and might need to the HP Web site at www.hp.com/ support. Load unused plain white paper into the paper tray, and then try the alignment again. To find ...
...You must align the print cartridges to ensure excellent print quality. The product prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. 2. Recycle or discard the page. Cause: You installed new print cartridges that needed alignment. If prompted, choose your country/region, and then... technical support. Solve a problem Chapter 12 Cause: The indicated print cartridges were estimated to be low on ink and might need to the HP Web site at www.hp.com/ support. Load unused plain white paper into the paper tray, and then try the alignment again. To find ...
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... the contacts in place. Solution 3: Make sure the protective tape is still covering the ink nozzles, carefully remove the tape from the print cartridges. The tape might cover the ink nozzles. Verify that they are fully inserted and locked in the print carriage. Verify that... Check each print cartridge. Solve a problem 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape Remove and then reinsert the print cartridges. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Errors 79 Solution 4:...
... the contacts in place. Solution 3: Make sure the protective tape is still covering the ink nozzles, carefully remove the tape from the print cartridges. The tape might cover the ink nozzles. Verify that they are fully inserted and locked in the print carriage. Verify that... Check each print cartridge. Solve a problem 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape Remove and then reinsert the print cartridges. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Errors 79 Solution 4:...
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...cartridges for technical support. For a list of compatible print cartridges, see : • "Cartridge warranty information" on page 51 • "Order ink supplies" on calling for changing. Also, make sure the print cartridges are not docked safely when you are installed into the correct slots. To ...The print cartridge was defective. You might damage the product if the print cartridges are installed correctly 1. The print carriage moves to www.hp.com/support. Open the print cartridge door. Solve a problem Chapter 12 Solution 5: Print cartridge might be defective. Go to the far ...
...cartridges for technical support. For a list of compatible print cartridges, see : • "Cartridge warranty information" on page 51 • "Order ink supplies" on calling for changing. Also, make sure the print cartridges are not docked safely when you are installed into the correct slots. To ...The print cartridge was defective. You might damage the product if the print cartridges are installed correctly 1. The print carriage moves to www.hp.com/support. Open the print cartridge door. Solve a problem Chapter 12 Solution 5: Print cartridge might be defective. Go to the far ...
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Then push the print cartridge forward until it clicks into the slot on the display to the coppercolored contacts or ink nozzles. Non-HP cartridges installed Solution: Follow the prompts on the right. Make sure the clear plastic tape has been removed. Repeat steps 1 and...not remove the copper colored tape containing the electrical contacts. 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with genuine HP cartridges. Reinsert the print cartridge by sliding it is still covering the ink nozzles, gently remove the clear plastic tape by using the pink pull tab. Errors 81 Solve a problem...
Then push the print cartridge forward until it clicks into the slot on the display to the coppercolored contacts or ink nozzles. Non-HP cartridges installed Solution: Follow the prompts on the right. Make sure the clear plastic tape has been removed. Repeat steps 1 and...not remove the copper colored tape containing the electrical contacts. 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with genuine HP cartridges. Reinsert the print cartridge by sliding it is still covering the ink nozzles, gently remove the clear plastic tape by using the pink pull tab. Errors 81 Solve a problem...