HP C5280 Support Question
HP C5280 Support Question
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Question posted by larryrosemarie on April 9th, 2010
Color Comes Out Faded And Streaked
I have cleaned the cartridges several times. Color printed is extremely poor.
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Basics Guide - Page 3
... at a glance...2 Control panel features...3 Find more information...5 Load originals and load paper...5 Avoid paper jams...7 Print directly onto a CD/DVD...8 View, select, and print photos...9 Scan an image...11 Make a copy...11 Replace the print cartridges...12 Clean the HP All-in-One...15
2 Troubleshooting and support Uninstall and reinstall the software 17 Hardware...
Basics Guide - Page 4
... of features and functions, including use of the HP Photosmart software that came with the HP All-in -One overview
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Description
Color graphics display (also referred to as the display) Control...quickly and easily accomplish tasks such as making a copy, scanning documents, or printing photos from the control panel, without turning on your computer.
The HP All-in-One at a ...
Basics Guide - Page 5
.... Photo Menu: Launches the Photosmart Express menu for which the user can select a topic to the previous screen on your computer screen. From the idle state, pressing Help lists a menu of items for printing, saving, editing, and sharing photos. (continued)
Label
Description
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CD/DVD access door
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Print cartridge door
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Glass
13...
Basics Guide - Page 6
... through photos and menu options by holding down , left, or right arrow buttons.
This will print any selected photo(s). Zoom out - (magnifying glass icon): Zooms out to make a copy of...setting, value, or photo on a photo, you to the device.
HP All-in-One overview
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HP All-in Standby/Off state. Start Copy Color: Starts a color copy. If no photos are zooming in -One off ....
Basics Guide - Page 7
...the glass. Lift the lid on loading an original, refer to letter- Load your original print side down on the glass.
Close the lid.
This Web site offers technical support, drivers,...from the HP Web site. Find more information
5 Find more information
A variety of resources, both printed and onscreen, provide information about setting up and using the software you installed with the HP All...
Basics Guide - Page 8
... CAUTION: Make sure that the HP All-in-One is servicing the print cartridges or otherwise engaged in a task, the paper stop inside the device might not be in -One overview Insert the stack of rips, dust...is free of paper into the main input tray with the print side down . Tap a stack of the page first with the short edge forward and the print side down .
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HP All-in place.
TIP: If ...
Basics Guide - Page 9
... the photo tray;
Avoid paper jams
To help avoid paper jams, follow these guidelines. • Remove printed papers from the output tray frequently. • Prevent curled or wrinkled paper by storing all unused paper ... the entire stack
of photo paper into the photo tray with the short edge forward and the
print side down. NOTE: When you . 3. If the photo paper you are using has perforated ...
Basics Guide - Page 10
...-in-One. Chapter 1 • Adjust the paper-width guide in the input tray to create and print a CD/DVD label. 2. When prompted, carefully remove the CD/DVD holder that came with the printable side...All-in-One overview
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HP All-in -One to fit snugly against all paper. Securely snap the inkjet printable media onto the CD/DVD holder with the HP All-in -One overview
Use the software that...
Basics Guide - Page 11
... is located just below the control panel.
View, select, and print photos
You can view and select photos on top of the device.
The CD/DVD holder might protrude about 7.5 cm (3 inches) at least 3 inches away from the wall. View, select, and print photos
9 HP All-in-One overview
NOTE: The HP All...
Basics Guide - Page 12
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HP All-in-One overview When the photo appears by itself on the display. 2. The Print Preview screen appears, showing how your photos. 5. The Photo Options screen appears. 7. Or, ...MMC), MMC Plus, MMC Mobile (RS-MMC; With Print Preview highlighted, press OK. Press until View is highlighted, press OK. 6.
The Photosmart Express menu appears, with the most recent photo shown ...
Basics Guide - Page 13
... A preview image of the scan appears on the right front corner of pages to print and the estimated time to use the software you can edit a scanned image and create special projects using ...press OK. Load your memory card is currently inserted. This section explains how to highlight Print Now (or press the Print Photos button on the HP All-in-
This enables you are finished. HP All-in...
Basics Guide - Page 14
... HP Photosmart Software on your computer or through the Print Properties dialog box on your computer. CAUTION: If the HP All-in-One is low, a message appears on the right front corner of the HP All-in the Start menu. Open the print cartridge door. Press Start Copy Black or Start Copy Color to replace print cartridges...
Basics Guide - Page 15
... the print cartridges
13 Doing so can result in -One overview
1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape
CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Remove the new print cartridge from the slot on the right.
1 Print cartridge slot for the tri-color print cartridge 2 Print cartridge slot...
Basics Guide - Page 16
If you push the print cartridge in -One prints a print cartridge alignment page. 9. Make sure you are installing the tri-color print cartridge, slide it into the right slot.
8. If you installed a new print cartridge, the HP All-in firmly until it into the left slot. Close the print cartridge door.
When prompted, ensure plain white paper is loaded in the input tray...
Basics Guide - Page 17
...print cartridges, the alignment will fail. Load unused plain white paper into the input tray, and then try the alignment again. TIP: You can purchase an HP Cleaning Kit for Inkjet Printers and All-in-Ones (Q6260A) that your HP device... scan features. The liquid might have colored paper loaded in -One.
You might need to clean the glass and lid backing. Clean the glass with a soft cloth or...
Basics Guide - Page 18
... cord, and then turn on the glass or exterior of the HP Allin-One, as these might damage the device. 5. CAUTION: Be careful not to remove any residual alcohol. Chapter 1
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If further cleaning is needed, repeat the previous steps using isopropyl (rubbing)
alcohol, and wipe the backing thoroughly with a dry, soft, lint...
Basics Guide - Page 20
... for technical support. Press the On button once. If you press the On button again during this time, you might not respond if you press the On button too quickly. Plug the power cord into ... software was installed. Once you are using the HP All-in -One still does not turn the device off. If it might be a problem with my computer
Cause: The USB cable was connected before ...
Basics Guide - Page 21
You can connect to access the print carriage area.
Open the print cartridge door to any packing materials. Turn the HP All-in-One off and then turn ... it is turned off and then on the HP All-in-One. • Make sure the print cartridges are installed. • Make sure you are blocking the print carriage, including any USB port on , try the following: • Look at the On light...
Basics Guide - Page 25
... disc.
Solution: Make sure that the CD/DVD you use is not compatible for inkjet printing. Solution: If you have already burned your print again. Load the new disc onto the CD/DVD holder with printing, you might have replacement print cartridges available to the white lines on the tray and try your content onto the...
Basics Guide - Page 28
... your country/region.
In addition, some residual ink is left in the cartridge after it is a U.S. Chapter 3
ENERGY STAR is used in the printing process in a number of different ways, including in the initialization process, which prepares the device and cartridges for printing, and in printhead servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly.
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