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... 5b Install the ink cartridges 6 Load paper IMPORTANT: You must complete step 5a before installing ink cartridges. Slowly lower the latch. Close the ink cartridge access door. Load photo paper with the purple and green blocks on the printer or other surface. Adjust...9 3 Remove packaging a. Installation CD Power Cable Basics Guide Color Cartridges Printhead 4 X 6 photo paper* Printable CD * USB Cable * *May be included *Q8290-90138* *Q8290-90138* EN Q8290-90138 b. Start Here HP Photosmart C5300 All-in-One series 1 Do not connect the USB cable until prompted in the...
... 5b Install the ink cartridges 6 Load paper IMPORTANT: You must complete step 5a before installing ink cartridges. Slowly lower the latch. Close the ink cartridge access door. Load photo paper with the purple and green blocks on the printer or other surface. Adjust...9 3 Remove packaging a. Installation CD Power Cable Basics Guide Color Cartridges Printhead 4 X 6 photo paper* Printable CD * USB Cable * *May be included *Q8290-90138* *Q8290-90138* EN Q8290-90138 b. Start Here HP Photosmart C5300 All-in-One series 1 Do not connect the USB cable until prompted in the...
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... to your photos 98 12 Maintain the HP All-in-One Work with ink cartridges...99 Information on ink cartridges and the printhead 99 Check the estimated ink levels 100 Replace the ink cartridges 101 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 104 Advanced printhead maintenance 104 Print a printer status report...106 Print and evaluate a print...
... to your photos 98 12 Maintain the HP All-in-One Work with ink cartridges...99 Information on ink cartridges and the printhead 99 Check the estimated ink levels 100 Replace the ink cartridges 101 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 104 Advanced printhead maintenance 104 Print a printer status report...106 Print and evaluate a print...
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......227 Power and connection messages 232 Ink cartridge and printhead messages 235 15 HP warranty and support Warranty...281 Ink cartridge warranty information 281 Support process...282 Before you call HP support...282 HP support by phone...283 Phone support period......283 Placing a call...283 After the phone support period 283 Additional warranty options...283 HP Quick Exchange Service (Japan 284 HP Korea customer support 284 Prepare the HP All-in-One...
......227 Power and connection messages 232 Ink cartridge and printhead messages 235 15 HP warranty and support Warranty...281 Ink cartridge warranty information 281 Support process...282 Before you call HP support...282 HP support by phone...283 Phone support period......283 Placing a call...283 After the phone support period 283 Additional warranty options...283 HP Quick Exchange Service (Japan 284 HP Korea customer support 284 Prepare the HP All-in-One...
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...functions of the control panel buttons and lights, as well as the input tray) 10 Photo tray 11 CD/DVD access door 12 Ink cartridge door 13 Glass 14 Lid backing 15 Rear door 16 Rear USB port 17 Power connection* * Use only with the power adapter supplied by... HP. Overview 10 HP All-in -One control panel features. This section contains the following topics: • Control panel features • Display icons • Display sleep state Control ...
...functions of the control panel buttons and lights, as well as the input tray) 10 Photo tray 11 CD/DVD access door 12 Ink cartridge door 13 Glass 14 Lid backing 15 Rear door 16 Rear USB port 17 Power connection* * Use only with the power adapter supplied by... HP. Overview 10 HP All-in -One control panel features. This section contains the following topics: • Control panel features • Display icons • Display sleep state Control ...
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...Menu Copy Menu When you select Copy on when you press the Menu button from a connected computer. Shows that one or more . This icon might appear if a print cartridge contains non-HP ink. After 15 minutes of copies screen. The display turns back on the Home screen, the Number of ... longer acceptable. You should replace the ink cartridge when the print quality is 50% or more of the display to the Home screen after 10 minutes of copies screen appears. Size Quality 12 HP All-in -One. Icon Purpose Shows that the Printer and PC Adapter with Bluetooth® Wireless ...
...Menu Copy Menu When you select Copy on when you press the Menu button from a connected computer. Shows that one or more . This icon might appear if a print cartridge contains non-HP ink. After 15 minutes of copies screen. The display turns back on the Home screen, the Number of ... longer acceptable. You should replace the ink cartridge when the print quality is 50% or more of the display to the Home screen after 10 minutes of copies screen appears. Size Quality 12 HP All-in -One. Icon Purpose Shows that the Printer and PC Adapter with Bluetooth® Wireless ...
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...HP Photosmart Software provides a fast and easy way to highlight the appropriate selection. Error Messages General Troubleshooting Use Memory Card Get Support Enter text using the visual keyboard You can enter text or symbols by using the visual keyboard 1. To select a letter, number, or symbol in -One overview Overview 14 HP...OK. • To enter symbols, select the .@! It also provides access to enter text. Chapter 2 (continued) Insert Ink Cartridges Load Printable CD/DVD Load Paper in Photo Tray Load Paper in Main Tray Load Original on the directional pad to make prints ...
...HP Photosmart Software provides a fast and easy way to highlight the appropriate selection. Error Messages General Troubleshooting Use Memory Card Get Support Enter text using the visual keyboard You can enter text or symbols by using the visual keyboard 1. To select a letter, number, or symbol in -One overview Overview 14 HP...OK. • To enter symbols, select the .@! It also provides access to enter text. Chapter 2 (continued) Insert Ink Cartridges Load Printable CD/DVD Load Paper in Photo Tray Load Paper in Main Tray Load Original on the directional pad to make prints ...
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... in the Start Here guide in -One, including printhead installation, ink cartridge insertion, paper loading, and software installation. Install the software to load paper, load a CD/DVD, insert a memory card, and replace the ink cartridges. Find more information Find more information You...file contains the most recent information which might encounter with the HP All-in -One. • The How Do I? www.hp.com/support HP Photosmart animations The HP Photosmart animations, located in the relevant sections of the HP All-in other publications. This Web site offers technical support,...
... in the Start Here guide in -One, including printhead installation, ink cartridge insertion, paper loading, and software installation. Install the software to load paper, load a CD/DVD, insert a memory card, and replace the ink cartridges. Find more information Find more information You...file contains the most recent information which might encounter with the HP All-in -One. • The How Do I? www.hp.com/support HP Photosmart animations The HP Photosmart animations, located in the relevant sections of the HP All-in other publications. This Web site offers technical support,...
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... is highlighted, and then press OK. 4. Connect the HP All-in-One to a computer using a Bluetooth® wireless connection A Bluetooth connection provides a quick and easy way to the HP All-in -One With a Bluetooth connection you can check the printer status, as well as with a Bluetooth connection is highlighted...or the Widcomm Bluetooth® Protocol Stack installed in your ink cartridges. Before you print, you can access many of the HP All-in-One in order to connect 24 Finish setting up the HP All-in -One. To find out the device address of the same printing features...
... is highlighted, and then press OK. 4. Connect the HP All-in-One to a computer using a Bluetooth® wireless connection A Bluetooth connection provides a quick and easy way to the HP All-in -One With a Bluetooth connection you can check the printer status, as well as with a Bluetooth connection is highlighted...or the Widcomm Bluetooth® Protocol Stack installed in your ink cartridges. Before you print, you can access many of the HP All-in-One in order to connect 24 Finish setting up the HP All-in -One. To find out the device address of the same printing features...
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CAUTION: Make sure that the product is servicing the ink cartridges or otherwise engaged in a task, the paper stop inside the product might not be in place. Slide the paper-width guide inward until it stops ...
CAUTION: Make sure that the product is servicing the ink cartridges or otherwise engaged in a task, the paper stop inside the product might not be in place. Slide the paper-width guide inward until it stops ...
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...copy You can save the settings as defaults. Press OK when Copy is comparable to lighten the copy. 5. Copy 3. Do one of the following: • Press the right arrow button to darken the copy. • Press the left arrow button to...make. To apply copy settings to select a copy quality, and then press OK. Change copy speed or quality The HP All-in-One provides three options that affect copy speed and quality: • Best produces high quality for most of your copying.... to select Copy Settings. 3. Press the Menu button to adjust the contrast of your ink cartridges. Press OK.
...copy You can save the settings as defaults. Press OK when Copy is comparable to lighten the copy. 5. Copy 3. Do one of the following: • Press the right arrow button to darken the copy. • Press the left arrow button to...make. To apply copy settings to select a copy quality, and then press OK. Change copy speed or quality The HP All-in-One provides three options that affect copy speed and quality: • Best produces high quality for most of your copying.... to select Copy Settings. 3. Press the Menu button to adjust the contrast of your ink cartridges. Press OK.
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...HP All-in-One 12 Maintain the HP All-in-One The HP All-in the original sealed packages until you will also need to perform some simple maintenance procedures. You will need to replace ink cartridges, clean the printhead assembly, or align the printer from time to install before removing the old ink cartridge...maintenance Information on ink cartridges and the printhead The following topics: • Work with ink cartridges • Print a printer status report • Print and evaluate a print quality report • Clean the HP All-in-One • Turn off the HP All-in top working...
...HP All-in-One 12 Maintain the HP All-in-One The HP All-in the original sealed packages until you will also need to perform some simple maintenance procedures. You will need to replace ink cartridges, clean the printhead assembly, or align the printer from time to install before removing the old ink cartridge...maintenance Information on ink cartridges and the printhead The following topics: • Work with ink cartridges • Print a printer status report • Print and evaluate a print quality report • Clean the HP All-in-One • Turn off the HP All-in top working...
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...printer, the ink level indicator might be transported sitting flat; Related topics • "Check the estimated ink levels" on page 100 • "Clean the printhead" on ink. NOTE: If you notice a significant decrease in print quality, check the estimated ink levels remaining in the ink cartridges. NOTE: Ink from the cartridges...some residual ink is left in the cartridge after it should be placed its side, back, front, or top. When you are low, clean the printhead. • Do not clean the printhead unnecessarily. If you turn off the HP All-in-One by pressing the On button. If ...
...printer, the ink level indicator might be transported sitting flat; Related topics • "Check the estimated ink levels" on page 100 • "Clean the printhead" on ink. NOTE: If you notice a significant decrease in print quality, check the estimated ink levels remaining in the ink cartridges. NOTE: Ink from the cartridges...some residual ink is left in the cartridge after it should be placed its side, back, front, or top. When you are low, clean the printhead. • Do not clean the printhead unnecessarily. If you turn off the HP All-in-One by pressing the On button. If ...
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...control panel 1. If you have replacement ink cartridges for the HP All-in damage to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. CAUTION: Wait until you do not already have a new ink cartridge available before removing the old ink cartridge. Press the down arrow button to highlight ... for an extended period of all cartridges installed. 4. NOTE: If you need to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. If prompted, choose your country/region, follow the instructions in -One To check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Work with ink cartridges 101 Press Setup. 2. Click the...
...control panel 1. If you have replacement ink cartridges for the HP All-in damage to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. CAUTION: Wait until you do not already have a new ink cartridge available before removing the old ink cartridge. Press the down arrow button to highlight ... for an extended period of all cartridges installed. 4. NOTE: If you need to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. If prompted, choose your country/region, follow the instructions in -One To check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Work with ink cartridges 101 Press Setup. 2. Click the...
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...or printing will fail. 102 Maintain the HP All-in -One Chapter 12 To replace the ink cartridges 1. NOTE: Wait until the door locks into place. Remove the new ink cartridge from its packaging by lifting from the ink cartridge before proceeding. 3. Open the ink cartridge access door by pulling the orange pull...-tab straight back to remove the plastic wrap from the slot. 4. Maintain the HP All-in -One Press the tab on . 2. Make sure the product is turned on the front of the ink cartridge to the center of the product, until the print carriage stops moving before installing ...
...or printing will fail. 102 Maintain the HP All-in -One Chapter 12 To replace the ink cartridges 1. NOTE: Wait until the door locks into place. Remove the new ink cartridge from its packaging by lifting from the ink cartridge before proceeding. 3. Open the ink cartridge access door by pulling the orange pull...-tab straight back to remove the plastic wrap from the slot. 4. Maintain the HP All-in -One Press the tab on . 2. Make sure the product is turned on the front of the ink cartridge to the center of the product, until the print carriage stops moving before installing ...
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Twist the orange cap to correctly install the ink cartridges. Doing so can result in incorrectly seated ink cartridges and printing problems. The latch must remain down in order to snap it clicks into the empty slot until it off. 6. CAUTION: Do not lift the latch handle on the print carriage to install the ink cartridges. Work with ink cartridges 103 Maintain the HP All-in the slot. Using the colored shaped icons for help, slide the ink cartridge into place and is seated firmly in -One 5.
Twist the orange cap to correctly install the ink cartridges. Doing so can result in incorrectly seated ink cartridges and printing problems. The latch must remain down in order to snap it clicks into the empty slot until it off. 6. CAUTION: Do not lift the latch handle on the print carriage to install the ink cartridges. Work with ink cartridges 103 Maintain the HP All-in the slot. Using the colored shaped icons for help, slide the ink cartridge into place and is seated firmly in -One 5.
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...and use cold water to remove ink from fabric. Warm or hot water can waste ink and shorten the life of the cartridges. 104 Maintain the HP All-in-One You should perform the procedures in the following sections only when directed to remove ink from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin...and clothing Follow these instructions to do so for each ink cartridge you are installing. 7. Maintain the HP All-in-One Chapter 12 Make sure that has the same shaped icon and color as the one you are replacing. 8. Close the ink cartridge door. Wash the fabric in cold water and use sudsy ...
...and use cold water to remove ink from fabric. Warm or hot water can waste ink and shorten the life of the cartridges. 104 Maintain the HP All-in-One You should perform the procedures in the following sections only when directed to remove ink from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin...and clothing Follow these instructions to do so for each ink cartridge you are installing. 7. Maintain the HP All-in-One Chapter 12 Make sure that has the same shaped icon and color as the one you are replacing. 8. Close the ink cartridge door. Wash the fabric in cold water and use sudsy ...
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... to the Tools menu. There are satisfied with ink cartridges 105 If print quality still seems poor after cleaning and aligning, contact HP support. This section contains the following topics: • Clean the printhead • Align the printer Clean the printhead If your printed output is poor. Press..., uses one or more information. Press the down arrow button to unclog and clean the nozzles in -One If you are two stages of ink. Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the main input tray. 2. To clean the printhead from the HP Photosmart Software 1....
... to the Tools menu. There are satisfied with ink cartridges 105 If print quality still seems poor after cleaning and aligning, contact HP support. This section contains the following topics: • Clean the printhead • Align the printer Clean the printhead If your printed output is poor. Press..., uses one or more information. Press the down arrow button to unclog and clean the nozzles in -One If you are two stages of ink. Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the main input tray. 2. To clean the printhead from the HP Photosmart Software 1....
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... test page, aligns the printhead, and calibrates the printer. Press Setup. 2. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Print a printer status report If you are having print quality issues with printing, print a printer status report before you are experiencing problems with your... help diagnose the problem. 106 Maintain the HP All-in -One Chapter 12 Related topics "Align the printer" on several aspects of color or if you replace ink cartridges or have the product serviced. To align the printer from the Print Properties dialog box. Click the...
... test page, aligns the printhead, and calibrates the printer. Press Setup. 2. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Print a printer status report If you are having print quality issues with printing, print a printer status report before you are experiencing problems with your... help diagnose the problem. 106 Maintain the HP All-in -One Chapter 12 Related topics "Align the printer" on several aspects of color or if you replace ink cartridges or have the product serviced. To align the printer from the Print Properties dialog box. Click the...
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...print quality report is not legible, you find the print quality unacceptable, consider replacing that ink cartridge. Figure 12-1 Sample text area - jagged text • If the text is jagged, align the printer, and then print this diagnostic page again. Figure 12-3 Sample text area - Print quality ... distribution Figure 12-4 Sample text area - Maintain the HP All-in -One The picture should be sharp and clear. If a cartridge shows very low ink levels and you can check the estimated ink levels from the control panel or HP Photosmart Software. Check the ink levels shown on the left ...
...print quality report is not legible, you find the print quality unacceptable, consider replacing that ink cartridge. Figure 12-1 Sample text area - jagged text • If the text is jagged, align the printer, and then print this diagnostic page again. Figure 12-3 Sample text area - Print quality ... distribution Figure 12-4 Sample text area - Maintain the HP All-in -One The picture should be sharp and clear. If a cartridge shows very low ink levels and you can check the estimated ink levels from the control panel or HP Photosmart Software. Check the ink levels shown on the left ...
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...color mixing (yellow bar contains magenta streaks) NOTE: If cleaning the printhead does not solve this print quality issue, contact HP support for Inkjet Printers and All-in-Ones (Q6260A) that your printout, use the software you do not see any defects on the other things you can purchase an...-One To ensure that provides everything needed to dust the exterior of the print. Related topics • "Load full-size paper or small-size photo paper" on page 37 • "Replace the ink cartridges" on page 101 • "Check the estimated ink levels" on page 100 • "Align the printer...
...color mixing (yellow bar contains magenta streaks) NOTE: If cleaning the printhead does not solve this print quality issue, contact HP support for Inkjet Printers and All-in-Ones (Q6260A) that your printout, use the software you do not see any defects on the other things you can purchase an...-One To ensure that provides everything needed to dust the exterior of the print. Related topics • "Load full-size paper or small-size photo paper" on page 37 • "Replace the ink cartridges" on page 101 • "Check the estimated ink levels" on page 100 • "Align the printer...