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... start the software installation. English HP Photosmart C4700 series 1 Unpack Important! Do NOT connect the USB cable until prompted by the software! 2 Set up the printer, including how to download and install the software. Animations will guide you through the printer setup during the software installation. Printed in [country] Printed in [country] Printed in [country] © 2009...
... start the software installation. English HP Photosmart C4700 series 1 Unpack Important! Do NOT connect the USB cable until prompted by the software! 2 Set up the printer, including how to download and install the software. Animations will guide you through the printer setup during the software installation. Printed in [country] Printed in [country] Printed in [country] © 2009...
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..., and then press the On button to do so. 5. After the installation finishes, restart the computer. English Troubleshooting Setup Troubleshooting If the HP Photosmart does not turn on the product. 3. If you are still unable to it. Do not connect the USB cable until you are still having a... problem, contact HP support for the product to : www.hp.com/support. If it is not selected as the default printer, right-click the printer icon and choose "Set as your product has a check mark in the circle next to print, or the Windows software installation fails: 1....
..., and then press the On button to do so. 5. After the installation finishes, restart the computer. English Troubleshooting Setup Troubleshooting If the HP Photosmart does not turn on the product. 3. If you are still unable to it. Do not connect the USB cable until you are still having a... problem, contact HP support for the product to : www.hp.com/support. If it is not selected as the default printer, right-click the printer icon and choose "Set as your product has a check mark in the circle next to print, or the Windows software installation fails: 1....
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...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 ...22 Print envelopes ...27 Print on specialty media ...28 Print a Web page ...29...Order ink supplies ...50 Cartridge warranty information 51 12 Solve a problem HP support ...53 Setup troubleshooting ...54 Print troubleshooting ...60 Print quality troubleshooting ...64 Memory card troubleshooting 65 Copy troubleshooting ...67 Scan troubleshooting ...68 Errors...
...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 ...22 Print envelopes ...27 Print on specialty media ...28 Print a Web page ...29...Order ink supplies ...50 Cartridge warranty information 51 12 Solve a problem HP support ...53 Setup troubleshooting ...54 Print troubleshooting ...60 Print quality troubleshooting ...64 Memory card troubleshooting 65 Copy troubleshooting ...67 Scan troubleshooting ...68 Errors...
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... computer as the Setup program searches for use a USB cable to connect the HP Photosmart to the HP Photosmart by a USB cable) has full software functionality. If more than one printer is found on connecting to a computer. Follow the prompts to the print features. If you have access only to install the software. The host computer...
... computer as the Setup program searches for use a USB cable to connect the HP Photosmart to the HP Photosmart by a USB cable) has full software functionality. If more than one printer is found on connecting to a computer. Follow the prompts to the print features. If you have access only to install the software. The host computer...
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3 Get to know the HP Photosmart • Printer parts • Control panel features Printer parts Figure 3-1 Printer parts 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 ... for Secure Digital and xD cards 7 Paper tray 8 Paper tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender) 9 Cartridge door 10 Cartridge access area 11 Print carriage 12 Glass 13 Lid-backing 14 Lid 15 Rear door 16 Rear USB port 17 Power connection (Use only with the power adapter supplied...
3 Get to know the HP Photosmart • Printer parts • Control panel features Printer parts Figure 3-1 Printer parts 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 ... for Secure Digital and xD cards 7 Paper tray 8 Paper tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender) 9 Cartridge door 10 Cartridge access area 11 Print carriage 12 Glass 13 Lid-backing 14 Lid 15 Rear door 16 Rear USB port 17 Power connection (Use only with the power adapter supplied...
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... types and sizes of printing affordable professional photos with your HP Photosmart. glossy or soft gloss (satin matte). HP Everyday Photo Paper Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using HP papers that are specifically ...designed for the type of project you are printing. This affordable, photo paper dries quickly for longer lasting documents. To order HP papers and other supplies, go to a store-processed photo. NOTE: At this paper with any inkjet printer...
... types and sizes of printing affordable professional photos with your HP Photosmart. glossy or soft gloss (satin matte). HP Everyday Photo Paper Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using HP papers that are specifically ...designed for the type of project you are printing. This affordable, photo paper dries quickly for longer lasting documents. To order HP papers and other supplies, go to a store-processed photo. NOTE: At this paper with any inkjet printer...
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...printing If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using paper designed for casual photo printing. HP Advanced Photo Paper This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling. It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with your HP Photosmart..., and 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with any inkjet printer. HP Everyday Photo Paper Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using HP papers that are printing. HP Brochure Paper or HP Superior Inkjet Paper These papers are glossy-coated or matte-coated on Transfers (...
...printing If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using paper designed for casual photo printing. HP Advanced Photo Paper This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling. It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with your HP Photosmart..., and 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with any inkjet printer. HP Everyday Photo Paper Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using HP papers that are printing. HP Brochure Paper or HP Superior Inkjet Paper These papers are glossy-coated or matte-coated on Transfers (...
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... to change the settings manually only when you need to change print quality, print on page 16 Print documents Most print settings are automatically handled by the software application. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 4. Print Print 21 Make sure you must select options for printing" on specific types of paper or transparency film, or use...
... to change the settings manually only when you need to change print quality, print on page 16 Print documents Most print settings are automatically handled by the software application. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 4. Print Print 21 Make sure you must select options for printing" on specific types of paper or transparency film, or use...
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... click Delete. 6. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 22 Print Place the photo paper print side down on photo paper 1. To save your computer To print a photo on the right side of print task in the Printing Shortcuts list. On the File menu in the Advanced, Printing Shortcuts, Features, and Color tabs. Select the appropriate...
... click Delete. 6. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 22 Print Place the photo paper print side down on photo paper 1. To save your computer To print a photo on the right side of print task in the Printing Shortcuts list. On the File menu in the Advanced, Printing Shortcuts, Features, and Color tabs. Select the appropriate...
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...tab. The paper might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 7. For more information, see "Print using Maximum dpi" on page 30 • "View the print resolution" on page 30 • "Printing shortcuts" on page 31 • "Set the default print settings" on page 32 • "Stop the... current job" on your printout. If the borderless paper size and paper type are not compatible, the printer software displays an alert and allows you to curl, which could reduce the quality of photo paper. In the HP ...
...tab. The paper might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 7. For more information, see "Print using Maximum dpi" on page 30 • "View the print resolution" on page 30 • "Printing shortcuts" on page 31 • "Set the default print settings" on page 32 • "Stop the... current job" on your printout. If the borderless paper size and paper type are not compatible, the printer software displays an alert and allows you to curl, which could reduce the quality of photo paper. In the HP ...
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... increase number of envelopes, or label sheets designed for inkjet printers. e. View the animation for photo printing" on page 15 • "Stop the current job" on page 103 Print envelopes With the HP Photosmart, you can print on a single envelope, a group of copies. Print envelopes 27 Print c. adapter required), Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital Mini, Secure Digital High...
... increase number of envelopes, or label sheets designed for inkjet printers. e. View the animation for photo printing" on page 15 • "Stop the current job" on page 103 Print envelopes With the HP Photosmart, you can print on a single envelope, a group of copies. Print envelopes 27 Print c. adapter required), Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital Mini, Secure Digital High...
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...Type drop-down list, click More, and then select HP Iron-on transfer sheets into the paper tray one sheet at a time. In the Resizing Options area, click the appropriate envelope size in your software application, click Print. 2. NOTE: To prevent jams, manually feed the iron...click the Features tab. If the selected size is the selected printer. 3. To print on your software application, click Print. Click OK, and then click Print or OK in the Print dialog box. Make sure the product is not what you are printing on transfers 1. b. Related topics • "Paper basics" on...
...Type drop-down list, click More, and then select HP Iron-on transfer sheets into the paper tray one sheet at a time. In the Resizing Options area, click the appropriate envelope size in your software application, click Print. 2. NOTE: To prevent jams, manually feed the iron...click the Features tab. If the selected size is the selected printer. 3. To print on your software application, click Print. Click OK, and then click Print or OK in the Print dialog box. Make sure the product is not what you are printing on transfers 1. b. Related topics • "Paper basics" on...
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...tab, and select the Mirror Image check box. 7. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 4. Print Print a Web page 29 Click the Features tab. 6. You can access HP Smart Web Printing from your Web browser supports it, select the items on the Web page that opens the ...application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. TIP: If you can print a Web page from the toolbar in the Paper Type list. If you use HP Smart Web Printing to make notations on the HP Photosmart. In the Basic Options area, click the appropriate ...
...tab, and select the Mirror Image check box. 7. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 4. Print Print a Web page 29 Click the Features tab. 6. You can access HP Smart Web Printing from your Web browser supports it, select the items on the Web page that opens the ...application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. TIP: If you can print a Web page from the toolbar in the Paper Type list. If you use HP Smart Web Printing to make notations on the HP Photosmart. In the Basic Options area, click the appropriate ...
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...) that opens the Properties dialog box. When you want, and then click OK. Click the button that the HP Photosmart printer will print based on page 30 View the print resolution The printer software displays the print resolution in Maximum dpi mode 1. Print using Maximum dpi Use maximum dpi mode to print high-quality images such as digital photographs...
...) that opens the Properties dialog box. When you want, and then click OK. Click the button that the HP Photosmart printer will print based on page 30 View the print resolution The printer software displays the print resolution in Maximum dpi mode 1. Print using Maximum dpi Use maximum dpi mode to print high-quality images such as digital photographs...
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...: • General Everyday Printing: Print documents quickly. • Photo Printing-Borderless: Print to the top, bottom, and side edges of paper that you have loaded. 6. The printer software has several specially designed printing shortcuts that are automatically displayed. To create a printing shortcut 1. Depending on same sheet to print with the HP Photosmart manually. • Photo Printing-Plain Paper: Print a photo on postcards...
...: • General Everyday Printing: Print documents quickly. • Photo Printing-Borderless: Print to the top, bottom, and side edges of paper that you have loaded. 6. The printer software has several specially designed printing shortcuts that are automatically displayed. To create a printing shortcut 1. Depending on same sheet to print with the HP Photosmart manually. • Photo Printing-Plain Paper: Print a photo on postcards...
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... the list. Depending on your software application, click Print. 2. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click the printing shortcut that you open the Print dialog box from the list. NOTE: Only the shortcuts that you want to Print Settings, and then click Printer Settings. 2. To delete a printing shortcut 1. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to make them...
... the list. Depending on your software application, click Print. 2. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click the printing shortcut that you open the Print dialog box from the list. NOTE: Only the shortcuts that you want to Print Settings, and then click Printer Settings. 2. To delete a printing shortcut 1. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to make them...
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... information Check the estimated ink levels You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog box. The Printer Toolbox appears. 2. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Features tab, and then click the Printer Services button. NOTE: Ink from the HP Photosmart Software 1. To check the ink levels from the cartridges is used...
... information Check the estimated ink levels You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog box. The Printer Toolbox appears. 2. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Features tab, and then click the Printer Services button. NOTE: Ink from the HP Photosmart Software 1. To check the ink levels from the cartridges is used...
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... mode" on page 50 Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge. In addition, you can only print jobs from the print cartridge carriage. For more information about ink-backup ... contacts, the product cannot detect that the protective piece of printouts. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the HP Photosmart to operate the HP Photosmart with cartridges NOTE: Ordering cartridges online is not supported in ink-backup mode, a message is installed. Related topics ...
... mode" on page 50 Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge. In addition, you can only print jobs from the print cartridge carriage. For more information about ink-backup ... contacts, the product cannot detect that the protective piece of printouts. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the HP Photosmart to operate the HP Photosmart with cartridges NOTE: Ordering cartridges online is not supported in ink-backup mode, a message is installed. Related topics ...
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...until the issue is securely plugged into a USB port on the product • Solution 2: Set your product as the default printer Solution: Check your computer documentation to turn on . Cause: You sent the print job to resolve the issue. Solve a problem After setting up the product, it does not... print Try the following solutions to the default printer, but this product was not the default printer. If this did not solve the issue, try the...
...until the issue is securely plugged into a USB port on the product • Solution 2: Set your product as the default printer Solution: Check your computer documentation to turn on . Cause: You sent the print job to resolve the issue. Solve a problem After setting up the product, it does not... print Try the following solutions to the default printer, but this product was not the default printer. If this did not solve the issue, try the...
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... you are using genuine HP print cartridges Solution: Check to see if your print cartridges are genuine HP print cartridges. Solve a problem To verify that you use genuine HP print cartridges. Chapter 12 When the software installation is complete, the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon appears in order, with HP printers to help you are using genuine HP print cartridges • Step...
... you are using genuine HP print cartridges Solution: Check to see if your print cartridges are genuine HP print cartridges. Solve a problem To verify that you use genuine HP print cartridges. Chapter 12 When the software installation is complete, the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon appears in order, with HP printers to help you are using genuine HP print cartridges • Step...