Setup Guide
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...cartridges phone cord HP Photosmart C6100 All-in-One series Setup Guide Ethernet cable* * May need to be pre-attached) Documentation CD This CD may differ. Start Here 1 Important setup information Wireless or wired network users: you must follow the instructions in this setup guide to be successful adding the HP All-in-One...USB cable users: Do not connect the USB cable until step A2. 2 Remove all tape and lift display a b 3 Locate components HP Photosmart C6100 All-in (10 x 15 cm) photo paper USB cable* Mac CD adapter control panel faceplate (may be purchased separately. You can...
...cartridges phone cord HP Photosmart C6100 All-in-One series Setup Guide Ethernet cable* * May need to be pre-attached) Documentation CD This CD may differ. Start Here 1 Important setup information Wireless or wired network users: you must follow the instructions in this setup guide to be successful adding the HP All-in-One...USB cable users: Do not connect the USB cable until step A2. 2 Remove all tape and lift display a b 3 Locate components HP Photosmart C6100 All-in (10 x 15 cm) photo paper USB cable* Mac CD adapter control panel faceplate (may be purchased separately. You can...
Setup Guide
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Close the latch. a Push the black ink cartridge in -One b c Make sure each latch to the color and pattern on the left. b Lift all six ink cartridges a Match the color and pattern of the ink cartridge to release it, and then lift the latch. b Repeat with each of each latch is ...print carriage. c 4 • HP All-in to mix with the printer. The ink in the print head assembly at first-time setup. 11 Lift latches inside of the device a a Squeeze the bottom of the color ink cartridges. Note: Use only the ink cartridges that came with the ink in these...
Close the latch. a Push the black ink cartridge in -One b c Make sure each latch to the color and pattern on the left. b Lift all six ink cartridges a Match the color and pattern of the ink cartridge to release it, and then lift the latch. b Repeat with each of each latch is ...print carriage. c 4 • HP All-in to mix with the printer. The ink in the print head assembly at first-time setup. 11 Lift latches inside of the device a a Squeeze the bottom of the color ink cartridges. Note: Use only the ink cartridges that came with the ink in these...
Setup Guide
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CAUTION: Do not disconnect or turn off the b HP All-in -One • 5 The device initializes the ink cartridges and aligns the printer. This takes approximately 5 minutes. b After the alignment page is printed, alignment is loaded, and then press OK to load plain white paper. Make sure paper ...
CAUTION: Do not disconnect or turn off the b HP All-in -One • 5 The device initializes the ink cartridges and aligns the printer. This takes approximately 5 minutes. b After the alignment page is printed, alignment is loaded, and then press OK to load plain white paper. Make sure paper ...
Basics Guide
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Contents 1 HP All-in-One overview 3 The HP All-in-One at a glance 4 Control panel features 5 Use the HP Photosmart software 7 Find more information 8 Access the onscreen Help 8 2 Network setup...9 Wired network setup 9 Install the software for a network ...cm (4 x 6 inch) photos 64 Print from a software application 65 Send a basic fax...67 Replace the ink cartridges 67 Align the printer...70 Clean the HP All-in-One 70 5 Troubleshooting and support 73 Uninstall and reinstall the software 73 Hardware setup troubleshooting 74 Fax setup troubleshooting 76 Network troubleshooting...
Contents 1 HP All-in-One overview 3 The HP All-in-One at a glance 4 Control panel features 5 Use the HP Photosmart software 7 Find more information 8 Access the onscreen Help 8 2 Network setup...9 Wired network setup 9 Install the software for a network ...cm (4 x 6 inch) photos 64 Print from a software application 65 Send a basic fax...67 Replace the ink cartridges 67 Align the printer...70 Clean the HP All-in-One 70 5 Troubleshooting and support 73 Uninstall and reinstall the software 73 Hardware setup troubleshooting 74 Fax setup troubleshooting 76 Network troubleshooting...
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Copy specifications 108 Scan specifications 108 Fax specifications 108 Physical specifications 108 Power specifications 108 Environmental specifications 109 Acoustic information 109 Environmental product stewardship program 109 Regulatory notices 109 Ink cartridge warranty information 109 Warranty...110 Index...111 2 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in-One series
Copy specifications 108 Scan specifications 108 Fax specifications 108 Physical specifications 108 Power specifications 108 Environmental specifications 109 Acoustic information 109 Environmental product stewardship program 109 Regulatory notices 109 Ink cartridge warranty information 109 Warranty...110 Index...111 2 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in-One series
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Chapter 1 The HP All-in-One at a glance HP All-in-One overview Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Description Automatic document feeder Color graphics display (also referred to as the display) Output tray Paper-width guide for ... as the tray extender) Paper-width and paper-length guides for the photo tray Paper-length guide for the main input tray Photo tray Ink cartridge door Front USB port for your camera or other storage device Memory card slots and Photo light Control panel 4 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in-One series
Chapter 1 The HP All-in-One at a glance HP All-in-One overview Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Description Automatic document feeder Color graphics display (also referred to as the display) Output tray Paper-width guide for ... as the tray extender) Paper-width and paper-length guides for the photo tray Paper-length guide for the main input tray Photo tray Ink cartridge door Front USB port for your camera or other storage device Memory card slots and Photo light Control panel 4 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in-One series
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... Checks for a dial tone ● Checks for faxing according to highlight Fax Header, and then press OK. Insert the ink cartridges and load full-size paper in -One series The HP All-in-One displays the status of the test on the display. You can cause problems faxing. - Press to the...If the test passes and you have completed setting up the HP All-in-One for an active phone line ● Tests the status of your phone line connection The HP All-in-One prints a report with the HP All-in-One. Fax setup 56 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in the input tray before starting the test. 3. ...
... Checks for a dial tone ● Checks for faxing according to highlight Fax Header, and then press OK. Insert the ink cartridges and load full-size paper in -One series The HP All-in-One displays the status of the test on the display. You can cause problems faxing. - Press to the...If the test passes and you have completed setting up the HP All-in-One for an active phone line ● Tests the status of your phone line connection The HP All-in-One prints a report with the HP All-in-One. Fax setup 56 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in the input tray before starting the test. 3. ...
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...chapter includes information about how to use the HP All-in-One for basic operations. or multiple-page letter-, A4-, or legal-size document by placing it provides instructions about how to load paper and replace the ink cartridges. You must load your originals on loading originals...control panel, without turning on the display indicating that paper. Use the HP All-in-One features 58 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in -One, including letter or A4 paper, legal paper, photo paper, transparencies, envelopes, and HP CD/DVD tattoo labels. this might cause damage to quickly and easily ...
...chapter includes information about how to use the HP All-in-One for basic operations. or multiple-page letter-, A4-, or legal-size document by placing it provides instructions about how to load paper and replace the ink cartridges. You must load your originals on loading originals...control panel, without turning on the display indicating that paper. Use the HP All-in-One features 58 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in -One, including letter or A4 paper, legal paper, photo paper, transparencies, envelopes, and HP CD/DVD tattoo labels. this might cause damage to quickly and easily ...
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...the device. The ink in these instructions when you are installing ink cartridges in the HP All-in -One features Replace the ink cartridges Follow these cartridges is loaded print side down on the glass, and then press to www.hp.com/learn/suresupply. or multiple-page black-and-white fax by ... or by using monitor dialing. If the device does not detect an original loaded in -One, to order cartridges, go to highlight Fax original from the control panel 1. Use the HP All-in -One for the HP All-in the automatic document feeder, the Feeder Empty prompt appears. If the device detects ...
...the device. The ink in these instructions when you are installing ink cartridges in the HP All-in -One features Replace the ink cartridges Follow these cartridges is loaded print side down on the glass, and then press to www.hp.com/learn/suresupply. or multiple-page black-and-white fax by ... or by using monitor dialing. If the device does not detect an original loaded in -One, to order cartridges, go to highlight Fax original from the control panel 1. Use the HP All-in -One for the HP All-in the automatic document feeder, the Feeder Empty prompt appears. If the device detects ...
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... HP All-in-One features 1 Ink cartridge latch for the black ink cartridge 2 Ink cartridge latches for the color ink cartridges 68 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in -One is turned on. 2. Squeeze the tab below an ink cartridge to select your product, and then click one of the device, until the door locks into place. 3. If you are replacing the black ink cartridge...
... HP All-in-One features 1 Ink cartridge latch for the black ink cartridge 2 Ink cartridge latches for the color ink cartridges 68 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in -One is turned on. 2. Squeeze the tab below an ink cartridge to select your product, and then click one of the device, until the door locks into place. 3. If you are replacing the black ink cartridge...
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...in many countries/regions, and lets you out of charge. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is available in -One features Basics Guide 69 4. Press down on the gray latch until it by the handle, slide the ink cartridge into the empty slot. Make sure that has the same shaped ...icon and color as the one you insert the ink cartridge into place. Remove the new ink cartridge from its slot to the following Web site: www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/inkjet.html...
...in many countries/regions, and lets you out of charge. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is available in -One features Basics Guide 69 4. Press down on the gray latch until it by the handle, slide the ink cartridge into the empty slot. Make sure that has the same shaped ...icon and color as the one you insert the ink cartridge into place. Remove the new ink cartridge from its slot to the following Web site: www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/inkjet.html...
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... appears. 4. Align the printer The printer automatically aligns when ink cartridges are replacing. 8. Chapter 4 7. Close the ink cartridge door. Repeat steps 2 through any of the blocks of the HP All-in-One. ● Clean the glass ● Clean the lid backing ● Clean the exterior 70 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in-One series Use the HP All-in -One prints a test page...
... appears. 4. Align the printer The printer automatically aligns when ink cartridges are replacing. 8. Chapter 4 7. Close the ink cartridge door. Repeat steps 2 through any of the blocks of the HP All-in-One. ● Clean the glass ● Clean the lid backing ● Clean the exterior 70 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in-One series Use the HP All-in -One prints a test page...
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...faxes, or both. 76 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in -One and computer are not communicating with one or more of the ink cartridges. The wrong measurements are installed properly and have a defective sensor on . The HP All-in-One does not print Cause The HP All-in -One series Fax setup troubleshooting This... to the HP All-in -One. I received a message on it or, certain recycled paper). Solution Check that the printer alignment failed Cause The incorrect type of paper. Make sure the power cord is turned off. When prompted, press to www.hp.com/support. Contact HP Support. Go...
...faxes, or both. 76 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in -One and computer are not communicating with one or more of the ink cartridges. The wrong measurements are installed properly and have a defective sensor on . The HP All-in-One does not print Cause The HP All-in -One series Fax setup troubleshooting This... to the HP All-in -One. I received a message on it or, certain recycled paper). Solution Check that the printer alignment failed Cause The incorrect type of paper. Make sure the power cord is turned off. When prompted, press to www.hp.com/support. Contact HP Support. Go...
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...the print head assembly (including any objects that have not yet been printed and the HP Allin-One will begin printing all stored faxes in memory. 90 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in -One on the HP All-in-One is set to All Rings. Cause The fax signal level might not be strong enough,... an answering machine, a computer dial-up properly for information on the HP Allin-One, the memory might be reduced if you identify which can also be reduced. try to assign a non-alternating ring pattern. Close the ink cartridge door, as those with a ring pattern of the other equipment is...
...the print head assembly (including any objects that have not yet been printed and the HP Allin-One will begin printing all stored faxes in memory. 90 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in -One on the HP All-in-One is set to All Rings. Cause The fax signal level might not be strong enough,... an answering machine, a computer dial-up properly for information on the HP Allin-One, the memory might be reduced if you identify which can also be reduced. try to assign a non-alternating ring pattern. Close the ink cartridge door, as those with a ring pattern of the other equipment is...
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The Fax Log is not deleted when the HP All-in-One is stalled. Basics Guide 91 Turn the HP All-in-One off the HP All-in an error condition. Close the ink cartridge door. ● The print head assembly is turned off. Note If Backup Fax Reception is not correct. For a list of the ... Cause The answering machine is not set up properly for the following problems: ● The HP All-in-One is set up properly with the HP All-in the input tray. ● There is a paper jam. ● The ink cartridge door is open. Solution Check for faxing. ● There is no paper loaded in...
The Fax Log is not deleted when the HP All-in-One is stalled. Basics Guide 91 Turn the HP All-in-One off the HP All-in an error condition. Close the ink cartridge door. ● The print head assembly is turned off. Note If Backup Fax Reception is not correct. For a list of the ... Cause The answering machine is not set up properly for the following problems: ● The HP All-in-One is set up properly with the HP All-in the input tray. ● There is a paper jam. ● The ink cartridge door is open. Solution Check for faxing. ● There is no paper loaded in...
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... Cause An incorrect type of paper that you are installed. Cannot print Cause The indicated ink cartridge(s) are needed. ● Turn off the HP All-in the input tray when the printer aligns, the calibration might remain inside the mechanism. For more paper jams are replaced. Information on... and then close the cover of the cartridges. ● Handle ink cartridges carefully. The cover clicks when it , check for the HP All-in -One. Basics Guide 101 If you are transporting the HP All-in-One make sure you leave the ink cartridges installed to avoid ink leakage from the print...
... Cause An incorrect type of paper that you are installed. Cannot print Cause The indicated ink cartridge(s) are needed. ● Turn off the HP All-in the input tray when the printer aligns, the calibration might remain inside the mechanism. For more paper jams are replaced. Information on... and then close the cover of the cartridges. ● Handle ink cartridges carefully. The cover clicks when it , check for the HP All-in -One. Basics Guide 101 If you are transporting the HP All-in-One make sure you leave the ink cartridges installed to avoid ink leakage from the print...
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... the indicated ink cartridge(s) immediately so that the HP All-in-One supports, follow the instructions provided in the indicated ink cartridge(s) is to protect the printing system and to ensure ink quality. HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of the ink cartridges are expired message, 102 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in the indicated ink cartridge(s) is to protect...
... the indicated ink cartridge(s) immediately so that the HP All-in-One supports, follow the instructions provided in the indicated ink cartridge(s) is to protect the printing system and to ensure ink quality. HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of the ink cartridges are expired message, 102 HP Photosmart C6100 All-in the indicated ink cartridge(s) is to protect...
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.... Genuine HP ink cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers to the use genuine HP ink cartridges. HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-HP ink. If you believe you purchased genuine HP ink cartridge(s), go /anticounterfeit For more information, see: Replace the ink cartridges Original HP ink depleted Cause The original HP ink in -One detected non-HP ink. Note HP cannot...
.... Genuine HP ink cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers to the use genuine HP ink cartridges. HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-HP ink. If you believe you purchased genuine HP ink cartridge(s), go /anticounterfeit For more information, see: Replace the ink cartridges Original HP ink depleted Cause The original HP ink in -One detected non-HP ink. Note HP cannot...
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Turn the HP All-in -One can no longer print. If the alignment fails again, you align the printer, the alignment might have color or photo paper loaded in the input tray when you might fail. Printer alignment failed Cause An incorrect type of paper is out...One series Close the ink cartridge door. Go to : www.hp.com/support If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on again. 4. Solution Contact HP Support. To clear the print head assembly 1. Open the ink cartridge door by lifting from the front center of ink. 104 HP Photosmart C6100...
Turn the HP All-in -One can no longer print. If the alignment fails again, you align the printer, the alignment might have color or photo paper loaded in the input tray when you might fail. Printer alignment failed Cause An incorrect type of paper is out...One series Close the ink cartridge door. Go to : www.hp.com/support If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on again. 4. Solution Contact HP Support. To clear the print head assembly 1. Open the ink cartridge door by lifting from the front center of ink. 104 HP Photosmart C6100...
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... more information, see : Replace the ink cartridges Cause The wrong ink cartridge(s) are missing. Cause One or more information, see : Replace the ink cartridges Wrong ink cartridge(s) installed Cause The wrong ink cartridge(s) are installed incorrectly. If there are no ink cartridges missing from the HP All-in-One, the ink cartridge contacts might need to be able to mix...
... more information, see : Replace the ink cartridges Cause The wrong ink cartridge(s) are missing. Cause One or more information, see : Replace the ink cartridges Wrong ink cartridge(s) installed Cause The wrong ink cartridge(s) are installed incorrectly. If there are no ink cartridges missing from the HP All-in-One, the ink cartridge contacts might need to be able to mix...