HP (Hewlett-Packard) 6600 Printer User manual

HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide

1 HP Deskjet 6600 series printer

To find an answer to a question, click the appropriate topic below:

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Notices

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Special features

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Getting started

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Connecting to the printer

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Printing photos from a digital camera

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Printing photos from a computer

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Printing other documents

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Printing tips

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Printer software

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Maintenance

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Troubleshooting

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Optional accessories

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Specifications

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Supplies

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2 Notices

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Notices and acknowledgements

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Terms and conventions

2.1 Notices and acknowledgements

Hewlett-Packard company notices

Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws.

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

Acknowledgements

Apple, the Apple logo, AppleTalk, ColorSync, the ColorSync logo, Finder, Mac,

Macintosh, MacOS, Powerbook, Power Macintosh, and Quickdraw are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

TrueType is a U.S. trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

© 2004 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

2.2 Terms and conventions

The following terms and conventions are used in the user's guide.

Terms

The HP Deskjet printer may be referred to as the HP printer or printer.

Cautions, warnings, and notes

A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to other equipment. For example:

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Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts.

Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections.

A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to others. For example:

Warning: Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children.

A Note indicates that additional information is provided. For example:

Note: For great results use HP products.

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3 Special features

Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features:

• Built-in networking capabilities: Connect to a wired

network without using an external print server.

• Ink-backup mode: Ink-backup mode

lets you continue printing with one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of ink.

• Print Cancel button: Cancel print jobs at the touch of a

button

.

• Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper: Use the printer software to print

up to 16 pages on a single sheet of paper.

• Borderless printing: Use the entire page surface when printing photos and cards by using the

borderless printing feature.

• Digital photo printing: Use the enhanced digital photo printing

capabilities.

• Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with a

photo print cartridge .

• Direct camera printing: Use the

PictBridge port on the front of the printer to print

photographs directly from a digital camera.

• Optional Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory: Purchase a Automatic Two-

Sided Printing Accessory

to print two-sided documents automatically.

• Optional Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray: Purchase

a Optional Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray to print two-

sided documents automatically and load small media from the back of the printer.

• Optional 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory: Purchase an optional 250-

Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory and expand the printer's paper-handling

capability.

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4 Getting started

For an overview of the printer features, see the

printer features page.

Click the appropriate topic below for a description of a printer feature:

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Buttons and lights

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Print Cartridge Status lights

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Paper trays

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Photo/envelope feeder

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Print cartridges

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Ink-backup mode

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Automatic Paper Type Sensor

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PictBridge port

For a description of the optional accessories, see the

optional accessories

page.

4.1 Printer features

The HP printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient.

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1.

Buttons and lights

2.

Paper trays

3.


4.

PictBridge port

1.

Print cartridges

2.

Automatic Paper-Type Sensor

(not illustrated)

3.

Ink-backup mode (not illustrated)

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1.

Rear USB port

2.

Wired Ethernet port

Optional accessories

Automatic Two-Sided

Printing Accessory (optional)

250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray

Accessory

(optional)

Auto Two-Sided Print

Accessory with Small Paper

Tray (optional)

4.2 Buttons and lights

Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, and restart a job. The printer lights give you visual cues about the status of the printer.

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1. Power button and light

2. Print Cancel button

3. Resume button and light

4. Network light

5. Report Page button

6. Print Cartridge Status lights

For a description of the following buttons and lights, click the appropriate option:

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Report Page button

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Network light

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Power button and light

The Power button turns the printer on and off. It might take a few seconds for the printer to turn on after you press the Power button.

The Power light flashes when the printer is processing.

Caution: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off can cause printer failure.

Print Cancel button

Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job.

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Resume button and light

The Resume light flashes when an action is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. When the problem is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing.

4.3 Print Cartridge Status lights

The Print Cartridge Status lights indicate the status of the print cartridges.

Status of the Print Cartridge Status lights Status of the print cartridges

On and solid

Low on ink

Flashing Service required

1. Print Cartridge Status lights

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1. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge.

2. The right status light represents the print cartridge that is installed in the compartment on the right side of the print cartridge cradle. That print cartridge can be the black print cartridge, the photo print cartridge, or the gray photo print cartridge.

4.4 Paper trays

The printer has two paper trays:

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In tray

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Out tray

In tray

The In tray holds paper or other media to be printed.

1. In tray

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Slide the paper guides firmly against the edges of the media on which you are printing.

1. Paper-width guide

2. Paper-length guide

Out tray

Printed pages are deposited in the Out tray.

1. Out tray

2. Photo/envelope feeder

Use the

photo/envelope feeder to print single envelopes, small photos, and cards.

Raise the Out tray to load paper.

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To prevent paper from falling out of the Out tray, pull out the Out-tray extension, and then unfold the Out-tray extension stop.

1. Out-tray extension

2. Out-tray extension stop

Do not unfold the Out-tray extension stop when printing on legal paper.

After the print job is complete, fold the Out-tray extension stop, and then push the

Out-tray extension into the Out tray.

4.5 Photo/envelope feeder

Use the photo/envelope feeder to print the following documents:

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Envelopes

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Photos

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Postcards

1. Photo/envelope feeder

Envelopes

Follow these steps to use the photo/envelope feeder for single envelopes:

1. Insert the envelope with the side to be printed on facing down and the flap to the left.

2. Push the envelope into the printer as far as it will go without bending.

3. Print the envelope

.

Photos

Follow these steps to use the photo/envelope feeder to print a single photo:

1. Insert the photo paper into the photo/envelope feeder with the side to be printed on facing down.

2. Gently push the photo paper into the photo/envelope feeder as far as it will go without bending.

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3. Slide the photo/envelope feeder forward as far as it will comfortably go.

Note: If the photo paper touches the back of the paper tray, you have pushed the feeder in as far as it needs to go.

4. Print the photo

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Postcards

Follow these steps to use the photo/envelope feeder to print a single postcard:

1. Insert the postcard into the photo/envelope feeder with the side to be printed on facing down.

2. Gently push the postcard into the photo/envelope feeder as far as it will go without bending.

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3. Slide the photo/envelope feeder forward as far as it will go.

4. Print the postcard

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4.6 Print cartridges

Four print cartridges are available for use with the printer.

1. Black

2. Tri-color

3. Photo

4. Gray photo

Note: The availability of print cartridges varies by country/region.

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Using print cartridges

Everyday printing

Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for everyday print jobs.

For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents,

remove the black print cartridge and use a photo print cartridge in combination with

the tri-color print cartridge.

For outstanding black and white photographs, remove the black print cartridge and

use a gray photo print cartridge

in combination with the tri-color print cartridge.

Replacing print cartridges

When buying print cartridges, look for the print cartridge selection number.

You can find the selection number in these places:

• Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing.

1. Selection number label

• Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with the printer.

• HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the

HP Inkjet Toolbox

, and then select the Supplies panel.

If a print cartridge runs out of ink, the printer can operate in the

ink-backup mode .

For information about installing a print cartridge, see the

print cartridge installation

page.

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4.7 Ink-backup mode

In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates by using only one print cartridge. The ink back-up mode is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the print cartridge cradle.

To remove a print cartridge, see the

print cartridge installation page.

Ink-backup mode output

Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printed documents.

Installed print cartridge

Black print cartridge.

Tri-color print cartridge.

Photo print cartridge.

Result

Colors are printed as grayscale.

Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black.

Colors are printed as grayscale.

Gray photo print cartridge. Colors are printed as grayscale.

Note: It is recommended that you do not use the photo print cartridge or the gray photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode.

Exiting ink-backup mode

Install two print cartridges in the printer to exit the ink-backup mode.

To install a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation

page.

4.8 Automatic Paper-Type Sensor

The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor automatically selects the appropriate print settings for the media that is being printed on, particularly HP media.

When the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is engaged, the printer scans the first page of a document with a red optical sensor light to determine the best paper-type setting. After the printer determines the paper-type setting, the page is printed.

Do not place the printer in direct sunlight. Direct sunlight can interfere with the

Automatic Paper-Type Sensor.

To use the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor, see the paper-type selection page.

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Note: The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is not available for documents that are

printed from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory or the

Auto Two-

Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray .

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5 Connecting to the printer

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Connecting to a digital camera

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USB

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Wired Ethernet networking

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Ethernet basics

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Ethernet network examples

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Installing the printer on an Ethernet network

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Connecting the printer to an Ethernet network

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Installing the printer software

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Ethernet lights

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Report Page button

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Network light

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HP Report page

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Embedded Web server (EWS)

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Resetting the printer to the factory default settings

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Networking glossary

5.1 USB

The printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable.

For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the setup poster that came with the printer.

5.2 Wired Ethernet networking

For setup information, click one of the following options:

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Ethernet basics

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Installing the printer on an Ethernet network

For a description of the printer's Ethernet feature, click one of the following options:

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Ethernet lights

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Report Page button

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Network light

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HP Report page

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Embedded Web server (EWS)

Other information:

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Resetting the printer to the factory defaults

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Troubleshooting

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Glossary

5.2.1 Ethernet basics

The printer's built-in Ethernet feature allows you to connect the printer directly to a

10/100 Base-T

Ethernet network without the aid of an external print server.

To install the printer on an Ethernet network, follow the Ethernet installation instructions .

Hardware

Hubs, switches, and routers

On an Ethernet network, devices, such as computers and printers, are each connected to a network

hub

,

switch , or router .

Hubs, switches, and routers may look similar, but there are important differences:

• Hubs are passive. Other devices on the network plug into the hub in order to communicate with one another. A hub does not manage the network.

• A switch allows devices on a network to communicate directly with one another in a smooth and efficient manner. A switch monitors and directs network traffic in order to allow each transmission the most possible bandwidth. By monitoring network traffic, a switch minimizes collisions and maximizes speed.

• Routers primarily connect different networks (for example, connecting a home network to the Internet). Routers are active. Routers have network

administration tools, such as firewalls and DHCP

. A router can act as a

gateway , while a hub and a switch cannot.

Use a CAT-5 Ethernet cable to connect the printer to an Ethernet network. Ethernet cables have an RJ-45 plug.

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1. RJ-45 plug

Network communication

TCP/IP

Devices on a network communicate with one another using a “language” called a

protocol

. The printer is designed to operate on networks that use a popular protocol

called TCP/IP .

Each device on a network identifies itself with a unique IP address. Most networks use a software tool, such as

DHCP or AutoIP

, to automatically assign IP addresses.

Internet connections

Networks may or may not be connected to the Internet.

If you place the printer on a network connected to the Internet, it is recommended

that you use a gateway so that the printer's IP address is assigned through DHCP .

A gateway can either be a router

or a Macintosh OSX computer running

Internet

Sharing . For more information about Internet Sharing, see the documentation that

came with the computer.


To see some examples of Ethernet networks, see the


page.

Printing

Computers on the network send print jobs directly to the printer, which prints them in the order received.

The printer can accept print jobs sent simultaneously from four users.

For example, if five users each send a print job to the printer at the same time, the printer accepts four of the print jobs and rejects the fifth. The user who sent the fifth print job should wait a few minutes and then resend the print job.

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5.2.2 Ethernet network examples

These are some common Ethernet network configurations:

Shared Internet connection with a router acting as a gateway

In this example, a

router

manages the network connections and acts as a

gateway between the network and the Internet.

Shared Internet connection with a computer acting as a gateway

In this example, the network devices are connected to a hub . A Macintosh OSX

computer on the network acts as the

gateway between the network and the Internet.

The gateway computer uses

Internet Sharing to manage the network connections

and provide Internet access to the other devices.

DSL or cable Internet connection without a gateway

This example looks similar to the first example. However, in this example, the

network devices are connected to a hub , rather than a router

. The hub is directly connected to the Internet.

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Caution: HP does not recommend this configuration. If possible, use a gateway to manage your network's Internet access in order to limit exposure to viruses and guard against unwanted entry.

Ethernet network without an Internet connection

In this example, the network devices are connected to a hub . Devices use AutoIP

to obtain IP addresses.

5.2.3 Installing the printer on an Ethernet network

Installing the printer on an Ethernet network is a two-part process.

First you must connect the printer to the network. Then you must install the printer software on each computer that will use the printer.

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Connecting the printer to an Ethernet network

•

Installing the printer software

5.2.4 Connecting the printer to an Ethernet network

Follow these steps to connect the printer to an Ethernet network:

1. If necessary, set up the printer hardware.

For printer hardware setup instructions, see the setup poster that came with the printer.

2. Verify that the printer is powered on.

3. Connect the

Ethernet cable to an available port on the network hub

or

router

.

Note: Do not plug the Ethernet cable into a port labeled WAN or Uplink.

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4. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the printer.

5. Do one of the following:

State of the Link light Task

On

Go to step 6.

Off

Repeat steps

2 through 4

. If the lights are still off, then verify the following items:

• The printer is powered on.

• The network

hub

or

router is powered on.

• All cable connections are secure.

• You are using an Ethernet cable

.

6.

Print an HP Report page

.

7. Install the

printer software on each computer that will use the printer.

Caution: It is recommended that the printer and the computers that use it be on the same subnet. Printer installation across subnets can be problematic depending on the type of router used.

5.2.5 Installing the printer software

Before installing the printer software on a networked computer, verify the following items:

• The printer is set up and powered on.

• The network hub , switch , or router

is powered on and functioning properly.

• All computers on the network are powered on and connected to the network.

• The printer is installed

on the network.

Software installation

Follow these steps to install the printer software on the computer:

1. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive, and then doubleclick the CD desktop icon.

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2. Double-click the HP Deskjet 6600 installer icon, and then restart the computer when prompted.

3. Open Chooser, and then select the HP Inkjet 6.x icon.

4. When asked if you want the computer to scan for TCP/IP network printers, click

Yes.

5. Select the printer, and then close Chooser.

5.2.6 Ethernet lights

The printer's Ethernet lights indicate the status of the printer's Ethernet connection.

Link light

The Link light is solid when the printer is connected to an Ethernet network and powered on.

State of the Link light State of the printer

On

Connected to an Ethernet network and powered on.

Off

Not connected to an Ethernet network or powered off.

Activity light

The Activity light flashes when the printer is receiving or transmitting data over the

Ethernet connection.

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State of the Activity light State of the printer

Flashing

Receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection.

Off

Not receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet connection.

5.2.7 Report Page button

Use the Report Page button to do the following:

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Print an HP Report page

•

Reset the printer

to the factory defaults

1. Report Page button

5.2.8 Network light

The Network light illuminates when the printer is connected to an Ethernet network.

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Status of the light

Status of the printer network connection

Connected to an Ethernet network.

On

Not connected to an

Ethernet network.

Off

5.2.9 HP Report page

The HP Report page supplies useful information about the printer's

wired

and

PictBridge connections.

Printing an HP Report page

To print an HP Report page, verify that the printer is powered on and idle, and then press the Report Page button once.

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If the printer has just been connected to a network, wait a few minutes before printing the HP Report page to allow the printer to obtain valid settings.

Selecting the language

The default language for the HP Report page is English. Follow these steps to print the page in another language:

1. Press the Report Page button to print the English version of the page.

2. On the lower portion of the page, find the language that you want.

3. To print the page in that language, follow the instructions that correspond to the language.

For example, to print the page in French, press and hold down the Report

Page button, press the Resume button twice, and then release the Report

Page button.

Understanding the HP Report page

The HP Report page lists the following information that you might frequently need to know:

General information

General information applies to Ethernet networks:

Item

Network Status

Meaning

The printer's network status:

• Ready: The printer is ready to print.

• Offline: The printer is not connected to a network.

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Item

Active Connection Type

URL

Meaning

The type of network the printer is connected to:

• Wired: The printer is connected to an Ethernet network.

• Disabled: The printer is not connected to a network.

The address to use in order to open the printer's

embedded Web server

.

Hardware Address (MAC) The printer's Media Access Control (MAC) address

.

Revision number of the printer's internal software.

Firmware Revision

This item may be requested by HP Service and

Support.

Host Name

IP Address

The printer's host name

The printer's current

on the network.

IP address on the network.

Subnet Mask

Default Gateway

The printer's subnet mask .

The printer's gateway address.

How the printer obtained its IP address:

Configuration Source

DNS Server mDNS

• Automatic: AutoIP or DHCP

• Manual: Static IP address

The IP address of the printer's domain name server.

Not Specified means that no IP address has been set.

This setting does not apply to the printer.

The printer's mDNS service name

on the network.

This name is used by Apple Rendezvous to identify the printer on Mac OS X v10.2.3 and higher.

Indicates whether the printer's embedded Web server is password protected.

Admin Password

Link Config

• Set: A password is required.

• Not Set: A password is not required.

The network link configuration:

• 10T-Full

• 10T-Half

• 100TX-Full

• 100TX-Half

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802.11 wireless

The 802.11 wireless information does not apply to the HP Deskjet 6600 series printer.

The Miscellaneous section contains information that applies to Ethernet networks and PictBridge connections:

Item

Total Packets Transmitted

Total Packets Received

PictBridge Status

PictBridge Last Error

Meaning

Number of

packets

sent without error.


Support.

Number of

packets

received without error.


Support.

• Connected: The printer is connected to a digital camera.

• Error: Something is wrong with the PictBridge connection.

The last known error to occur in the printer PictBridge function since the printer was last turned on.

5.2.10 Embedded Web server (EWS)

The embedded Web server (EWS) provides a simple way to manage your printer on a network.

Use the printer's EWS to do the following:

• Check the printer's status.

• Adjust the printer's network configuration.

• Check estimated ink levels in the print cartridges.

• View network statistics.

• Visit HP's Web site for support information and to purchase supplies.

Caution: It is recommended that the printer and the computers that use it be on the same subnet. Printer installation across subnets can be problematic depending on the type of router used.

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Before using the EWS, verify that the printer and the computer are powered on and connected to the network.

Follow these steps to open the EWS:

1. Launch your Internet browser.

Use Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher or Netscape 4.75 or higher.

2. Enter the printer's IP address in the browser's address box.

Note: If your computer uses a proxy server to access the Internet, you might need to configure your browser to by-pass the proxy server in order to access the EWS.

If you do not know the printer IP address, print an HP Report page .

Note: For instructions on using the printer's EWS, see the online help. To open the online help, click Help under the Other Links heading.

Caution: If you lose your connection, you may need to use the new settings to reconnect. If the printer loses its network connection, you may need to reset it to factory defaults and reinstall the software.

5.2.11 Resetting the printer to the factory default settings

Once the printer is configured for a network, its configuration settings are saved in its memory.

Resetting the printer to its factory default settings will clear all the settings from the printer's memory for your network. This should only be done as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer.

Also, resetting the printer to its factory default settings erases the

embedded Web server (EWS)

administrator password.

Resetting the printer to its factory default settings may require you to reinstall the printer software. Additionally, you will also have to reconfigure the printer's security settings.

Follow these steps to reset the printer to the factory default settings:

1. Verify that the printer is powered on.

2. Press and hold down the Report Page button.

3. While holding down the Report Page button, press the Cancel button three times.

4. Release the Report Page button.

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5.2.12 Networking glossary

numbers

10/100 Base-T: A technical term for Ethernet. 10/100 refers to the speed at which the Ethernet network functions. 10 indicates 10 megabits per second (Mb/s) for normal Ethernet, and 100 indicates 100 Mb/s for Fast Ethernet.

a

AutoIP: A process by which a device on a network automatically assigns an IP address to itself.

b

BOOTP: Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP) is an Internet protocol that enables a device to discover its own IP address, the IP address of a BOOTP server on the network, and a file to be loaded into memory to boot the machine. This enables the device to boot without requiring a hard or floppy disk drive.

Broadcast packet: A packet sent from one device on a network to all devices on the network.

d

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): A protocol used to automatically assign an IP address to each device on a network.

e

EAP: Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) is a general protocol for authentication that also supports multiple authentication methods, such as token cards, one-time passwords, certificates, and public key authentication.

Ethernet: A popular form of wired computer networking for Local Area Networks.

Ethernet cable: There are two types of Ethernet cables. A straight-through cable is the most common and is used to connect devices on a network to a hub or router.

A crossover cable is used to connect two devices that have Ethernet ports but that are not hubs or routers. Use a CAT-5 cable with an RJ-45 plug to connect the printer to an Ethernet network.

f

Firewall: A combination of hardware and software tools that protects a network from unwanted entry.

g

Gateway: A dedicated device (router or computer) that connects two different networks. For example, a computer on an Ethernet network may act as a gateway between the network and the Internet.

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Host name: The name by which the printer identifies itself on the network. The printer's host name appears on the HP Report page. Use the host name to open the printer's embedded Web server (EWS).

i

Hub: A simple device that acts as the center of an Ethernet network. Other devices on the network are connected to the hub.

ICS (Internet Connection Sharing): A Windows program that allows a computer to act as a gateway between the Internet and a network. ICS uses DHCP to assign IP addresses. See Windows documentation for more information about ICS.

Internet Sharing: A Macintosh OSX program that allows a computer to act as a gateway between the Internet and a network. See Macintosh documentation for more information about Internet Sharing.

l

IP address (Internet Protocol address): A unique number that identifies a device on a network. The IP address is often automatically assigned by DHCP or AutoIP.

However, a device can be manually assigned a static IP address.

LAN (Local Area Network): A high-speed type of computer network that connects devices that are a relatively short distance from one another. An Ethernet network is one type of LAN.

m

MAC address (Media Access Control address): The hardware address for a device on a network. The printer's MAC address appears on the HP Report page.

Mb/s (megabits per second): The measure for the rate at which a network functions.

For example, 1 Mb/s equals 1,000,000 bits per second (or 125,000 bytes per second).

mDNS: As an alternative to a Domain Name Server, a device issues a Multicast

Domain Name Server (mDNS) notification to provide information regarding its service. The notification includes the type of service (such as printing), the name of the service (such as “your printer”), IP and port addresses, and other necessary information. Each device on the network receives the notification and stores the information in a personal DNS server.

p

Packet: A message sent from one device on a network to other devices on the network.

Protocol: A language that devices on a network use to communicate with each other.

A popular network protocol is TCP/IP.

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RJ-45: The type of plug at the end of an Ethernet cable.

Router: A complex networking device that directs packets from one network to another network. A router can act as a gateway between a LAN and the Internet.

s

Static IP address: An IP address that is manually assigned to a device on a network.

A static IP address remains fixed until changed manually. Alternative methods for assigning IP address are DHCP and AutoIP.

Subnet: A small network that acts as part of a large network. It is recommended that the printer and the computers that use the printer all be on the same subnet.

Subnet mask: A number that identifies the IP addresses that belong to a subnet.

Switch: A network device that manages network traffic in order to minimize collisions and maximize speed.

t

TCP/IP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is the network communication protocol used on the Internet. The printer's built-in networking feature supports LANs that use TCP/IP.

u

Unicast packet: A packet sent from one device on a network to another device on the network.

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6 Printing photos from a digital camera

Learn how to print photos directly from a digital camera:

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PictBridge description

•

PictBridge printing instructions

•

PictBridge troubleshooting

•

Using the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray and

PictBridge

6.1 PictBridge

With a PictBridge-enabled camera, you do not need a computer to print digital photographs. Just plug the camera into the printer's PictBridge port.

1. PictBridge port

Note: When two PictBridge devices communicate, they provide only the services that they have in common. For example, some cameras might allow photos formatted as either TIFFs or JPEGS to be printed over a PictBridge connection, but, since the printer does not support TIFFs over a PictBridge connection, only JPEGS can be printed.

When a camera is connected to the PictBridge port, the default printer settings will print a 4 x 6 inch borderless photo with portrait orientation. For detailed information on printing from the camera, consult the documentation that came with your camera.

6.2 PictBridge printing

In order to print photos directly from a digital camera, you need the following items:

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• A PictBridge-compatible camera

• A digital camera USB cable

Check the documentation that came with your camera to ensure that your camera supports PictBridge.

Printing

Follow these steps to print photos from a PictBridge-compatible camera:

1. Load photo paper into the printer.

For instructions about loading photo paper, select one of the following options:

•

Small photos

•

Large photos

•

Small photos from the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper

Tray

2. Connect your camera to the PictBridge port on the front of the printer using the

USB cable supplied with your camera.

3. Turn on your camera, and then set it to PictBridge mode.

If you do not know how to set the camera to PictBridge mode, see the documentation that came with the camera.

Note: When the camera is connected correctly, the Connection light is illuminated. The Connection light blinks green when printing from the camera. If the camera is not PictBridge-compatible or is not in

PictBridge mode, the Error light flashes.

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After you successfully connect the camera to the printer, you can print your photos. Be sure the size of the paper loaded in the printer matches the setting on your camera. Refer to the documentation that came with your camera for detailed information on printing from the camera.

6.3 PictBridge problems

Images in a connected digital camera do not print

There are several reasons why images in a connected digital camera do not print:

• The digital camera is not PictBridge-compatible.

• The digital camera is not in PictBridge mode.

• The images are not in a supported format.

• You did not select any photos on the camera for printing.

Check the documentation that came with your camera to ensure it supports

PictBridge.

If the camera does support PictBridge, make sure the camera is set to PictBridge mode. For instructions on setting the camera to PictBridge mode, see the documentation that came with the camera.

Verify that the digital camera is saving photos in a file format that the PictBridge transfer feature supports:

• EXIF/JPEG

• JPEG

Before you connect the digital camera to the PictBridge port on the printer, select a few photos on the camera for printing.

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PictBridge lights are flashing

State of the lights

Connection light and the Error light are flashing

Task

The printer has lost connection with the camera while printing.

Check the USB connection.

Connection light is on and the Error light is flashing

The camera has lost power.

Replace the camera batteries or connect it to a power supply.

Connection light is on and the Error light flashes twice

The camera has requested an unsupported command.

6.4 Using the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with

Small Paper Tray when printing from a digital camera

In order to use the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray when printing directly from a digital camera, you might need to configure the printer to feed paper from the accessory rather than the In tray.

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Configuring the printer to feed paper from the accessory

Follow these steps to configure the printer to feed paper from the accessory:


2. While holding down the Report Page button, press the Cancel button twice.


After configuring the printer to feed paper from the accessory, load the photo paper into the accessory

and then follow the

PictBridge printing instructions .

Note: For printing PictBridge photos, the printer only needs to be configured to feed paper from the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray once. After being configured, the printer will attempt to print from the accessory until the printer is configured to use the In tray for PictBridge photos.

Re-configuring the printer to feed paper from the In tray

Follow these steps to re-configure the printer to feed paper from the In tray for

PictBridge photos:


2. While holding down the Report Page button, press the Cancel button twice, and then press the Resume button once.


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7 Printing photos from a computer

Select the type of photograph that you want to print:

Borderless Photos

Small borderless photo Large borderless photo Panoramic borderless photo

Photos with a white border

Small photo with a white border

Large photo with a white border

Panoramic photo with a white border

Enhancing your photos

Learn how to enhance your photographs by using the printer's photo printing features

.

PictBridge

Use the printer

PictBridge port

to print photos directly from a digital camera.

7.1 Enhancing your photos

The printer software offers several features to make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality:

• Use the

HP digital photography options

to touch up photos.

• Achieve the highest resolution with

Maximum dpi

.

• Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when

printing photos.

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Learn how to add professional touches to your digital photographs:

• Use the

photo print cartridge for great colors.

• Use the

color settings

to change how colors are printed.

• Use the

gray photo print cartridge for outstanding black-and-white photos.

• Print

black-and-white photos .

• Print to the edges of the photo paper with

borderless printing

.

To prevent photo paper from curling, follow the photo paper storage guidelines .

7.2 HP digital photography options

The printer has several features to improve the quality of digital photographs.

Follow these steps to gain access to the Digital Photography panel.

1. Open the

Print

dialog box.

2. Select the Digital Photography panel.

Description

Use the Digital Photography panel to set these options:

1. Options Menu: Select from the following options:

• Digital Flash: Lighten dark images. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically balance lightness and darkness.

• Contrast enhancement: Adjust the contrast to your preference. Click

Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically balance the contrast.

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• SmartFocus: Enhance image quality and clarity. Click On to allow the printer driver to automatically sharpen details in the image.

• Smoothing: Soften an image. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically set the level of smoothing for the image.

• Sharpness: Adjust the image sharpness to your preference. Click

Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically set the level of sharpening for the image.

2. Set All Settings Menu: Select from the following settings options:

• Turn All Off: Turns off all the digital photography options.

• Set All to Automatic: Sets all the digital photography options to Automatic.

• Use Factory Presets: Sets all the digital photography options to a set of predefined print options.

7.3 Maximum dpi

The Maximum dpi print quality setting offers 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi printing.

The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi print mode is the highest quality resolution for this printer. When 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is selected in the printer driver, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode (up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color and 1200-input dpi). If a

photo print cartridge

is also installed, the print quality is enhanced. A photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with your printer.

Follow these steps to print in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode:

1. Open the

Print

dialog box.

2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

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3. In the Print Quality drop-down list, click Maximum dpi.

4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

7.4 Saving money when printing photos

HP Everyday Photo Paper

To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semigloss and set the Print quality to Normal.

HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss is designed to create quality photos with less ink.

Note: For higher-quality photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo paper and set the

Print quality to Best or

Maximum dpi

.

7.5 Photo print cartridge

The photo print cartridge, used in conjunction with the tri-color print cartridge, provides six-ink, virtually grain-free photos that have exceptional fade resistance.

The photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with your product.

Installing the photo print cartridge

To install the photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in the compartment on the right of the print cartridge cradle.

For more information, see the print cartridge installation

page.

Using the photo print cartridge

Follow these steps to print in the six-ink color print mode:

1. Open the

Print

dialog box.

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3. Click the appropriate photo paper type in the Paper Type drop-down list.

4. Click one of the following print-quality modes in the Print Quality drop-down list.

• Normal

• Best

• Maximum dpi


Storing the photo print cartridge

To maintain the health of the print cartridge, follow the

print cartridge storage guidelines

.

7.6 Using color settings

Use the Color panel to adjust how printed colors appear on your printout.

Adjusting these settings causes the printed colors to differ from the colors that appear on your computer monitor.

Follow these steps to specify color settings:

1. Open the

Print

dialog box.

2. Select the Color panel.

3. Verify that ColorSmart/sRGB is selected in the Image drop-down list.

4. Adjust the Saturation, Brightness, and Color tone to affect how overall colors are printed.

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7.7 Gray photo print cartridge

The gray photo print cartridge, used in conjunction with the tri-color print cartridge, prints high-quality black-and-white photographs.

The gray photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with your product.

Installing the gray photo print cartridge

To install the gray photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the printer, and then install the gray photo print cartridge in the compartment on the right of the print cartridge cradle.

For more information, see the print cartridge installation

page.

Using the gray photo print cartridge

To use the gray photo print cartridge, follow the steps to print a black-and-white photo

.

Storing the gray photo print cartridge

To maintain the health of the print cartridge, follow the

print cartridge storage guidelines

.

7.8 Printing black-and-white photos

You can perform the following tasks with the printer:

•

Print a black-and-white photo

•

Print a color photo in black-and-white

For great black-and-white photos, install a gray photo print cartridge and a tri-color

printer cartridge in the printer.

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Printing a black-and-white photo

To print a photo that is already black-and-white, simply follow the instructions for the

type and size of photo that you want to print.

Printing a color photo in black and white

Follow these steps to print a color photo in black-and-white:

1. Open the

Print

dialog box.

2. Select the Color panel.

3. In the Image drop-down list, click Grayscale.

4. Click High Quality.


7.9 Printing borderless photos

Use borderless printing to print to the edges of certain paper types and on a range of standard paper sizes.

Guidelines

• Do not print borderless documents in ink-backup mode . Always have two print

cartridges installed in the printer.

• Open the file in a software application and assign the image size. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size on which you want to print the image.

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Printing

Follow these steps to print a borderless document:

1. Open the file that you want to print.

2. Open the

Page Setup

dialog box.

3. Click the appropriate borderless paper size in the Paper Size list.

4. Click OK.

5. Open the

Print

dialog box.


If you printed on photo paper that has a tear-off tab, remove the tab to make the document completely borderless.

7.10 Storing and handling photo paper

Follow these instructions to maintain the quality of your HP brand photo paper.

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Storage

• Keep unused photo paper in a resealable plastic bag, in the box in which it was originally packaged. Store the packaged photo paper on a flat surface in a cool place.

• When you are ready to print, remove only the paper that you plan to use immediately from the plastic bag. When you have finished printing, return any unused photo paper to the plastic bag.

• Do not leave unused photo paper in the printer paper tray. The paper might start to curl, which can reduce the quality of your photographs.

Handling

• Always hold photo paper by its edges. Fingerprints on photo paper can reduce print quality.

• Verify that the photo paper is not curled. If the photo paper is curled, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat. If the problem persists, use photo paper that is not curled.

7.11 Small borderless photos

Guidelines

• For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge

in combination with the tricolor print cartridge.

• For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer.

• To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the

photo enhancing page.


printing photos.

• Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the

photo paper storage instructions .

• Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 25 sheets.

Preparing to print

To print a single photo, use the photo/envelope feeder .

To print multiple photos, follow these steps:

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

2. Remove the Out tray, and then remove all of the paper from the In tray.

3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paperlength guide.

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4. Verify that the photo paper is flat.

If the photo paper is not flat, see the photo paper storage instructions

.

5. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down.

If you are using a photo paper that has a tear-off tab, verify that the tab is pointing away from the printer.

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

7. Replace the Out tray.

Printing

1. Open the

Page Setup

dialog box, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Size: The appropriate borderless paper size

• Orientation: The appropriate orientation

2. Click OK.

3. Open the

Print

dialog box.

4. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper

Tray.

5. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Type: Click Photo paper, and then click the appropriate photo paper type

• Print Quality: Best or Maximum dpi

6. If you want to use them, set the

HP digital photography options .


7.12 Large borderless photos

Guidelines



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printing photos.




Preparing to print


2. Raise the Out tray, and then remove all of the paper from the In tray.




.



7. Lower the Out tray.

Printing

1. Open the

Page Setup




2. Click OK.

3. Open the

Print

dialog box.


Tray.


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7.13 Panoramic borderless photos

Guidelines







printing photos.




Preparing to print






.



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Note: Some panoramic paper sizes may extend beyond the edge of the In tray. When printing on such papers, be sure to slide the paper widthguide firmly against the edge of the paper.


Printing

1. Open the

Page Setup




2. Click OK.

3. Open the

Print

dialog box.


Tray.







7.14 Small photos with a white border

Guidelines







printing photos.




Preparing to print

To print a single photo, use the photo/envelope feeder .

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To print multiple photos, follow these steps:


2. Remove the Out tray, and then remove all of the paper from the In tray.




.


If you are using a photo paper that has a tear-off tab, verify that the tab is pointing away from the printer.



Printing

1. Open the

Page Setup


• Paper Size: The appropriate paper size


2. Click OK.

3. Open the

Print

dialog box.


Tray.







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7.15 Large photos with a white border

Guidelines







printing photos.




Preparing to print






.




Printing

1. Open the

Page Setup




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2. Click OK.

3. Open the

Print

dialog box.


Tray.







7.16 Panoramic photos with a white border

Guidelines







printing photos.




Preparing to print






.


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Note: Some panoramic paper sizes may extend beyond the edge of the In tray. When printing on such papers, be sure to slide the paper widthguide firmly against the edge of the paper.


Printing

1. Open the

Page Setup




2. Click OK.

3. Open the

Print

dialog box.


Tray.







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8 Printing other documents

E-mail

Letters

Documents

Envelopes

Postcards Brochures Greeting cards Transparencies

Labels Index cards

Booklets

Posters

Banners

Iron-on transfers

Printing tips

Minimize your cost and effort while maximizing the quality of your printouts by using

these printing tips

.

Printer software

Learn about the

printer software .

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8.1 Email

Guidelines

Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 150 sheets.

Preparing to print


2. Raise the Out tray.


4. Place plain paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops.



Printing

1. If necessary, open the

Page Setup

dialog box and set the paper size, scaling, or orientation options.

2. Open the

Print

dialog box.


4. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Automatic or Plain paper.

5. Select the following print settings as appropriate:

•

Print quality

•

Paper source


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8.2 Letters

Guidelines

• For help printing on an envelope, see the envelope

page.


Preparing to print



3. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left, then pull out the paper-length guide.



1. Letter or A4 paper

2. Legal paper

Note: If you are using letterhead, verify that the letterhead is facing down and towards the interior of the printer.


Do not extend the Out-tray extension stop when printing on legal paper.

Printing


Page Setup


2. Open the

Print

dialog box.




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•

Print quality

•

Paper source


8.3 Documents

Guidelines

• Save paper with

two-sided printing .


Preparing to print






1. Letter or A4 paper

2. Legal paper


Do not extend the Out-tray extension stop when printing on legal paper.

Printing


Page Setup


2. Open the

Print

dialog box.


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•

Print quality

•

Paper source

•

Two-sided printing


8.4 Envelopes

Guidelines

• Avoid using envelopes that have the following qualities:

• Have clasps or windows

• Have thick, irregular, or curled edges

• Are shiny or embossed

• Are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged

• Align the envelope edges before inserting them in the In tray.

• Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 20 envelopes.

Preparing to print

If you are printing on a single envelope, use the

photo/envelope feeder

.

If you are printing on multiple envelopes, follow these steps:


2. Remove the Out tray, and then remove all paper from the In tray.


4. Place the envelopes, with the sides to be printed on facing down and the flaps to the left, into the In tray and to the right. Push the envelopes into the printer until they stop.

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5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the envelopes.


Printing


Page Setup


2. Open the

Print

dialog box.




8.5 Postcards

If the optional Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper

Tray is attached to the printer, follow the steps for printing postcards with the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small

Paper Tray .

Guidelines

• Use only cards and small media that meet the printer paper-size specifications.

For specifications, see the reference guide that came with the printer.

• Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 60 cards.

Preparing to print

To print a single card, use the


.

To print multiple cards, follow these steps:


2. Remove the Out tray, then remove all paper from the In tray.


4. Place the cards, with the sides to be printed on facing down and one of the short sides pointing towards the printer, into In tray and to the right. Push the cards into the printer until they stop.

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5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the cards.


Printing

1. Open the

Page Setup



Note: To print a borderless card, click the borderless photo size that matches the card size.


2. Click OK.

3. Open the

Print

dialog box.


Tray.


• Paper Type: The appropriate paper type

• Print Quality: Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi




Note: If an out-of-paper message appears, verify that the cards are positioned correctly in the paper tray.

8.6 Brochures

Guidelines

• Learn to print

borderless brochures

.

• For great results, use HP Brochure & Flyer Paper.


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Preparing to print




4. Place brochure paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops.



Printing


Page Setup


2. Open the

Print

dialog box.

3. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Upper tray.

4. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then specify the following settings:

• Paper Type: The appropriate brochure paper type



8.7 Greeting cards

Guidelines

• Unfold prefolded cards, and then place them in the In tray.

• For great results, use HP Greeting Card Paper.


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Preparing to print


2. Raise the Out tray, then remove all paper from the In tray.


4. Fan the edges of the greeting cards to separate them, then align the edges.

5. Place the greeting cards in the In tray, with the side to be printed on facing down. Push the cards into the printer until they stop.



Printing


Page Setup


2. Open the

Print

dialog box.



• Paper Type: The appropriate greeting card paper type



8.8 Transparencies

Guidelines

• For great results, use HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film.

• Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 30 transparencies.

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Preparing to print


2. Raise the Out tray, and then remove all paper from the In tray.


4. Place the transparencies in the In tray, with the side to printed on facing down and the adhesive strip facing up and toward the printer.

5. Carefully push the transparencies into the printer until they stop so that none of the adhesive strips catch on one another.



Printing


Page Setup


2. Open the

Print

dialog box.



• Paper Type: The appropriate transparency film type

• Print Quality: Normal or Best


8.9 Labels

Guidelines

• Use only labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers.

• Use only full sheets of labels.

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• Verify that the labels are not sticky, wrinkled, or pulling away from the protective backing.

• Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: up to 30 sheets of labels (use only lettersize or A4-size sheets).

Preparing to print


2. Raise the Out tray, and then remove all paper from the In tray.


4. Fan the edges of the label sheets to separate them, and then align the edges.

5. Place the label sheets in the In tray with the label side facing down. Push the sheets into the printer until they stop.

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the edge of the sheets.


Printing

1. Open the

Page Setup


• Paper Size: A4 or US Letter


2. Click OK.

3. Open the

Print

dialog box.





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8.10 Index cards and other small media

Guidelines

• Use only cards and small media that meet the printer paper-size specifications.

For specifications, see the reference guide that came with the printer.


Preparing to print

To print a single card, use the


.

To print multiple cards, follow these steps:


2. Remove the Out tray, then remove all paper from the In tray.


4. Place the cards, with the sides to be printed on facing down and one of the short sides pointing towards the printer, into In tray and to the right. Push the cards into the printer until they stop.

5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the cards.


Printing

1. Open the

Page Setup





2. Click OK.

3. Open the

Print

dialog box.

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Tray.


• Paper Type: The appropriate paper type





Note: If an out-of-paper message appears, verify that the cards are positioned correctly in the paper tray.

8.11 Booklets

If an optional two-sided printing accessory is

attached to the printer, then follow the steps to print a booklet automatically

.

Booklet printing automatically arranges and resizes the pages of a document so that when the pages are folded into a booklet, the page order is correct.

Guidelines


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Preparing to print







Printing

To print a booklet, follow these steps:

1. Open the

Print

dialog box.

2. Select the Layout panel.

3. In the menu, click Booklet.

4. In the Print On drop-down list, click the appropriate paper size.

5. If you want the pages to be ordered from right to left, select the Right to Left check box.

Note: For most languages, leave the Right to Left check box clear.

6. Select any other printer setting that you want, and then click Print.

7. When prompted, reload the printed pages in the In tray as shown below.

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8. Click Continue to finish printing the booklet.

8.12 Posters

Guidelines

• After the sections of a poster have been printed, trim the edges of the sheets, and then tape the sheets together.


Preparing to print






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Printing


Page Setup


2. Open the

Print

dialog box.



5. Select the Layout panel, and then select the following options:

• Multiple Pages Per Sheet Menu: Tiling

• Tiling Size: 2x2, 3x3, or 4x4


8.13 Banners

Guidelines

• Use HP Banner Paper for great results.

• Remove any perforated strips from the banner paper before loading it in the In tray.


Preparing to print


2. Remove the Out tray, and then remove all paper from the In tray.

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3. Slide the paper width-guide all the way to the left, and then pull out the paperlength guide.

4. Place the banner paper in the In tray so that the unattached edge is on top of the paper stack and pointing toward the printer.

1. Unattached edge

5. Slide the paper-width guide firmly against the paper.

Note: Leave the Out tray off of the printer when printing a banner.

Printing

1. Open the

Page Setup

dialog box.

2. In the Paper Size drop-down list, click A4 Banner or US Letter Banner.

3. Click OK.

4. Open the

Print

dialog box.





8.14 Iron-on transfers

Guidelines

• Use HP Iron-on Transfers for great results.

• When printing a mirror image, the text and the pictures are horizontally reversed from what appears on the computer screen.

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• Do not exceed the In tray capacity: Up to 20 sheets.

Preparing to print




4. Place iron-on transfer paper with the side to be printed on facing down in the

In tray.

5. Push the paper into the printer until it stops.



Printing

1. Open the

Page Setup


Note: Some iron-on transfer paper types do not require you to print a mirror image. Consult the instructions that came with your iron-on transfer paper to see if printing a mirror image is required.

• Paper Size: A4 or US Letter

• Mirror Image: Selected

2. Click OK.

3. Open the

Print

dialog box.


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6. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Automatic or the appropriate iron-on transfer paper type.


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9 Printing tips

Save time

• Use the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory to reload the printer less often.

• Print from

front to back .

• Print

collated copies

.

Save money

• Print a two-sided document either automatically or

manually

.

• Print

multiple pages on a single sheet of paper .

Enhance the quality of printouts

• Select the right paper type .

• Select the right print quality

.

•

Resize the document as needed.

• Print a borderless brochure

.

9.1 Using the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory

If the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory is not installed on the printer, follow the

installation steps .

Note: The 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory is not available in all countries/ regions.

Follow these steps to use the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory:

1. Open the

Print

dialog box.

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2. On the General panel, click one of the following options in the Paper Source drop-down list:

• Lower tray: Prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory.

• Upper, then lower: Prints from the In tray. If the In tray is empty, then the printer prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory.

• Lower, then upper: Prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory.

If the accessory is empty, then the printer prints from the In tray.

9.2 Setting the print order

Setting the print order determines the order in which your document will be printed.

Frequently, it is convenient to have the first page of a document printed last so that the complete document is lying face-up in the Out tray.

Follow these steps to set the print order:

1. Open the

Print

dialog box.

2. Select the General panel.

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3. Select one of the following options for the Print Order:

• Front to back: Prints the first page of the document first.

• Back to front: Prints the first page of the document last. This is the appropriate setting for most print jobs.


9.3 Printing collated copies

If you are printing several copies of a document at one time, use collation so that you do not have to re-arrange the copies after printing.

Note: Some software programs do not allow you to use the printer software to specify the number of copies to print. If the program that you are using allows you to specify the number of copies to print, then specify the number of copies to print in the application.

Follow these steps to print collated copies:

1. Open the

Print

dialog box.


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3. In the Copies box, type the number of copies that you want to print.

4. Select the Collated check box.


9.4 Automatic two-sided printing

To print a two-sided document automatically, one of the following accessories must be attached to the printer:

Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory

Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray

The two-sided printing accessories only support certain paper types. For a list of supported paper types, see the documentation that came with the accessory.

If a two-sided printing accessory is not attached to the printer or you are printing on an unsupported paper type, use

manual two-sided printing .

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Printing

Follow these instructions to print a two-sided document:

1. Open the

Print

dialog box, and then select the Layout panel.

2. Select Print Both Sides.

3. Select Automatic.

4. Select the appropriate binding:

Book binding

Tablet binding

5. Change any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

After the first side of the page is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries.

After the ink is dry, the paper is pulled back into the duplexer and the reverse side of the page is printed.

Note: Do not remove the paper from the printer until both sides of the page have been printed.

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9.5 Manual two-sided printing

If an optional two-sided printing accessory is attached to the printer, then follow the

automatic two-sided printing instructions .

Follow these instructions to print a two-sided document:

1. Open the

Page Setup

dialog box, and then click the appropriate orientation option.

2. Click OK.

3. Open the

Print

dialog box.


5. Select Print Both Sides, and then select Manual.

6. Select the appropriate binding:

Book binding

Tablet binding

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The printer automatically prints odd-numbered pages first.

8. After the odd-numbered pages have printed, reload the paper, with the printed side facing up, according to the binding type and orientation that you selected:

• Book binding with portrait orientation: Reload the paper as shown below:

• Book binding with landscape orientation: Reload the paper as shown below:

• Tablet binding with portrait orientation: Reload the paper as shown below:

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• Tablet binding with landscape orientation: Reload the paper as shown below:

9.6 Printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper

The printer software allows you to print multiple pages of a document on a single sheet of paper. The printer software automatically resizes the document text and images to fit on the printed page.

Follow these steps to print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper:

1. Open the

Print

dialog box.


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3. In the drop-down list, click Multiple Pages Per Sheet.

4. In the Pages per Sheet drop-down list, select the number of pages that you want to appear on each sheet of paper.

5. If you want a border to appear around each page image that is printed on the sheet of paper, select the Print Borders check box.


9.7 Selecting a paper type

The printer software offers these options for selecting a paper type:

•

Use the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor

•

Select a specific paper type

Using the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor

The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor

automatically selects the print settings appropriate for the media be printed on, particularly when used with HP paper and media.

Note: The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor cannot be used for documents that are

printed from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory .

Follow these steps to use the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor:

1. Open the

Print

dialog box.


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3. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Automatic.


Selecting a specific paper type

When printing a higher-quality document, it is recommended that you select a specific paper type.

Follow these steps to select a specific paper type:

1. Open the

Print

dialog box.


3. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click the specific paper type.

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Note: The options in the Paper Selection Type drop-down list vary according to the paper category selected. If the selected Paper Selection Group is Plain Paper, then the Paper Selection Type drop-down list becomes inactive.


9.8 Selecting a print quality

Follow these steps to select a print quality from the printer software:

1. Open the

Print

dialog box.


3. Select one of the following options from the Print Quality drop-down list:

• FastDraft: Prints at the fastest printing speed.

• Fast normal: Prints more quickly than the Normal mode and at a higher print quality than FastDraft.

• Normal: Provides the best balance between print quality and speed. This is the appropriate setting for most documents.

• Best: Provides high-quality printing.

• Maximum dpi: Provides the highest quality printing but requires longer to print than Best and requires a large amount of disk space.

9.9 Resizing a document

Use this feature to shrink or enlarge printed text and graphics without changing the paper size.

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Follow these steps to shrink or enlarge text and graphics:

1. Open the

Page Setup

dialog box.

2. In the Scaling (%) box, type the percentage by which you want to shrink or enlarge the document.

• Type a number from 25 to 99 to reduce a document image.

• Type a number from 101 to 400 to enlarge a document image.

3. Click OK, and then print the document.

9.10 Selecting a paper source

The printer offers three sources for paper:

In tray

250-Sheet Plain Paper

Tray Accessory


Follow these steps to select a paper source:

1. Open the

Print

dialog box.


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3. In the Paper Source drop-down list, click one of the following options:

• Upper tray: prints from the In tray.

• Lower tray: prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory.

• Upper, then lower: prints from the In tray. If the In tray is empty, then the printer prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory.

• Lower, then upper: prints from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory.

If the accessory is empty, then the printer prints from the In tray.

• Rear tray: prints from the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small

Paper Tray. This option appears only if the accessory is attached to the printer.

9.11 Printing a borderless brochure

You can print a borderless brochure on glossy brochure paper.

For instructions about printing a borderless photo, see the borderless photo page.

Guidelines

• Do not print borderless documents in ink-backup mode . Always have two print

cartridges installed in the printer.

• Open the file in a software application and assign the image size. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size on which you want to print the image.

Printing

Follow these steps to print a borderless document:

1. Open the file that you want to print.

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2. Open the

Page Setup

dialog box.

3. Click the appropriate borderless paper size in the Paper Size list.

4. Click OK.

5. Open the

Print

dialog box.


7. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click the appropriate brochure paper.


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10 Printer software

•

Print settings

•

Page Setup dialog box

•

Print dialog box

•

Managing the printer

•

Viewing and changing the status of a print job

•

Printing from the computer desktop

10.1 Print settings

The printer is controlled by software that is installed on your computer. Use the printer software, known as the printer driver, to change the print settings for a document.

To specify the paper size, scaling, and orientation for a document, use the Page

Setup dialog box.

To specify other print settings for a document, and to send the document to the

printer, use the Print dialog box.

Mac OS X Classic

Mac OS X Classic is a Mac OS X feature that allows applications that were built for

Mac OS 9.

x to run on a Mac OS X computer. Mac OS X Classic applications have a Mac OS 9.

x interface.

10.2 Page Setup dialog box

Use the Page Setup dialog box to modify the layout of a document.

To open the Page Setup dialog box, open the software program that you used to create the document, click File, and then click Page Setup.

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You can use the Page Setup dialog box to do the following tasks:

• Set the paper size for a document.

•

Resize a document.

• Specify the document orientation.

• Set safe margins for

automatic two-sided printing .

10.3 Print dialog box

Use the Print dialog box to modify print settings for the document that you are printing. The options that appear depend on the panel that you selected.

To open the Print dialog box, open the document you want to print, click File, and then click Print.

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Use the menu and buttons for these functions:

1. Panel Menu: Toggles between print setting panels and an application-specific panel.

2. Default: Select one of the following options:

• Save Settings: Save the current print settings without printing the document.

• Revert to Defaults: Restore the default print settings.

3. Cancel: Close the dialog box without saving the new settings.

4. Print: Click this option to print the document.

10.4 Managing the printer

Managing the printer includes the following tasks:

•

Choosing the printer

•

Setting the printer as your default printer

•

Checking the status of the printer

Choosing the printer

Follow these steps to choose the printer:

1. Select Chooser from the Apple menu.

2. Click the HP printer icon on the left side of the Chooser dialog box.

3. Click the HP printer name on the right side of the Chooser dialog box.

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4. Close the Chooser.

Setting the printer as your default printer

Setting the printer as your computer's default printer will automatically route all print jobs to the printer.

You can select another printer for a particular document; however, switching printers might affect a document's formatting and pagination. If you select a printer, always check the document for changes in formatting and pagination before printing.

Follow these steps to set the printer as your computer's default printer:

1. Use Chooser to select the printer.


• Click the menu bar printer icon at the top of the screen, and then select the printer name.

• Click the control strip printer icon, and then select the printer name.

• Click the desktop printer icon, and then click Set Default Printer in the

Printing menu.

Checking the status of the printer

The printer desktop icon shows you the status of the printer:

Icon Meaning

Printer is idle and set as the default printer.

Printer is idle and not set as the default printer.

Printing on the default printer.

Printing stopped on the default printer.

Error on the default printer.

The printer driver is not available.

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10.5 Viewing and changing the status of a print job

When printing a document with background printing, use the Print Status dialog box to see the status of the document as it is printing.

Opening the Print Status dialog box

Double-click the HP printer icon on the desktop to open the Print Status dialog box.

Using the Print Status dialog box

The following options are available in the Print Status dialog box:

1. Control Buttons: Select a print job in the print queue, and then click one of the following buttons to control printing:

Pause a print job.

Restart printing.

Set the print time.

Delete a print job.

2. Column Titles: Click a column title to sort print jobs.

3. Print Queue: Select a print job, and then drag it to a new position in the print queue.

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10.6 Printing from the computer desktop

Desktop printing is useful when you want to print a number of documents at the same time or print a document that is formatted for a particular printer.

Use one of the following methods to print from the desktop:

• Drag the icons for the documents that you want to print to the printer icon on the desktop.

• Select the icons for the documents that you want to print, click File, and then click Print. Select the options that you want from the

Print dialog box, and then

click Print.

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11 Maintenance

•

Installing print cartridges

•

Aligning print cartridges

•

Calibrating color

•

Automatically cleaning print cartridges

•

Manually cleaning the print cartridges

•

Printing a test page

•

View estimated ink levels

•

Removing ink from skin and clothing

•

Maintaining print cartridges

•

Maintaining the printer body

•

Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox

11.1 Installing print cartridges

Print cartridges

Print cartridge combinations

For printing most documents, use the tri-color print cartridge and the black print cartridge. When printing photos, you can use either the

photo print cartridge or the

gray photo print cartridge

along with the tri-color print cartridge cradle.

Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the left print cartridge cradle compartment.

Install the black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment.

Before buying replacement print cartridges, verify the correct selection numbers in the reference guide that came with the printer.

You can also find the selection number on the print cartridge that you are replacing.

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1. Selection number label

The printer can operate with only one print cartridge installed. For more information,

see the ink back-up mode page.

Installation instructions

Follow these steps so install a print cartridge:


2. Load a stack of letter-size or A4-size plain, white paper in the In tray.

3. Open the printer cover.

4. Wait until the print cartridge cradle is idle and silent, and then lift the print cartridge latch to the open position.

5. Slide the print cartridge out of the print cartridge cradle.

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6. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the pink, plastic tape.

1. Remove the pink tape only

Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts.

Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Do not remove the copper strips. They are required electrical contacts.

1. Do not touch the copper strips

7. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then slide the print cartridge into the cradle as shown.

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Note: After you insert the print cartridge, verify that the copper contacts of the print cartridge touch the back of the print cartridge cradle.

8. Push down on the print cartridge latch until it snaps closed.

9. Close the printer cover.

The printer automatically prints a calibration page.

For information about storing print cartridges, see the print cartridge storage

page.

For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see the

print cartridge recovery

page.

Warning: Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children.

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11.2 Aligning print cartridges

The printer automatically aligns the print cartridges after a new print cartridge is installed. You can also align the print cartridges at other times to ensure optimal print quality.

To calibrate the print cartridges:

1. Load letter-size or A4-size plain white paper in the In tray.

2. Open the

HP Inkjet Toolbox

.

3. Select the Calibrate panel.

4. Click the Align button, and then follow the onscreen instructions.

11.3 Calibrating color

Perform a color calibration only if the colors in photographs printed with the photo print cartridge are consistently tinted.

Before performing a color calibration, align the print cartridges

, then reprint your photograph. If the color is still tinted, then perform a color calibration.

To calibrate color:

1. Load letter-size or A4-size plain white paper in the In tray.

2. Verify that a photo print cartridge

is installed in the printer.

3. Open the

HP Inkjet Toolbox

.

4. Select the Calibrate Color panel.

5. Follow the onscreen instructions.

11.4 Automatically cleaning print cartridges

If your printed pages are missing lines or dots, or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges might be

low on ink or might need to be cleaned.

If the print cartridges are not low on ink, follow these steps to clean the print cartridges automatically:

1. Open the

HP Inkjet Toolbox

.

2. Select the Clean panel.

3. Click the Clean button, and then follow the onscreen instructions.

Caution: Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridge.

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11.5 Manually cleaning the print cartridges

If the printer is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris can accumulate on the print cartridge contacts.

Gathering cleaning supplies

You will need the following items to clean the print cartridges.

• Distilled water (tap water can contain contaminants that can damage the print cartridge)

• Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that will not stick to the print cartridge

Be careful not to get

ink on your hands or clothing

as you clean.

Preparing to clean

1. Press the Power button to turn on the printer, and then raise the printer cover.

2. Remove the print cartridges and place them on a piece of paper with the nozzle plate facing up.

1. Nozzle plate

Caution: Do not leave the print cartridges outside the printer for more than 30 minutes.

Cleaning instructions

1. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with distilled water and squeeze any excess water from the swab.

2. Wipe the print cartridge copper contacts with the cotton swab.

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Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles. Touching the ink nozzles will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections.

1. Clean only the copper contacts

Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on the swab that you use to clean the contacts.

3. Insert the print cartridges in the printer, and then close the printer cover.

11.6 Printing a test page

Follow these steps to print a test page:

1. Open the

HP Inkjet Toolbox

.

2. Select the Test panel.

3. Click the Print a test page button, and then follow the onscreen instructions.

11.7 View estimated ink levels

Follow these steps to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that are installed in the printer:

1. Open the

HP Inkjet Toolbox

.

2. Select the Ink Levels panel.

11.8 Removing ink from skin and clothing

Follow these instructions to remove ink from skin and clothing:

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Surface Remedy

Skin Wash the area with an abrasive soap.

White fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use chlorine bleach.

Color fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use sudsy ammonia.

Caution: Always use cold water to remove ink from fabric. Warm or hot water can set the ink into the fabric.

11.9 Maintaining print cartridges

The following tips will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality:

• Keep all print cartridges in their sealed packages until they are needed. Print cartridges should be stored at room temperature (15 to 35 degrees C or 59 to

95 degrees F).

• Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until you are ready to install the print cartridge in the printer. If the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridge, do not attempt to reattach it. Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge.

Storing print cartridges

When print cartridges are removed from the printer, store them in a print cartridge protector or an airtight plastic container.

If a print cartridge protector came with the photo print cartridge or the gray photo print cartridge, use the protector to store the print cartridge. If you store a print cartridge in an airtight plastic container, make sure that the ink nozzles face down but are not in contact with the container.

Slide the print cartridge at a slight angle into the protector, and snap it securely in place.

Press down and back on the top of the protector to release the cartridge. Slide the cartridge out of the protector.

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Caution: Do not drop the print cartridge. Dropping the print cartridge can damage it.

11.10 Maintaining the printer body

Because the printer ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist, ink smudges will eventually appear on the printer case and adjacent surfaces. To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from the exterior of the printer, use a soft cloth moistened with water.

When cleaning your printer, keep these tips in mind:

• Do not clean the interior of the printer. Keep all fluids away from the interior.

• Do not use household cleaners or detergent. In the event that a household cleaner or detergent is used on the printer, wipe the printer's exterior surfaces with a soft cloth that has been moistened with water.

• Do not lubricate the support rod that the print cartridge cradle uses to slide back and forth. Noise is normal when the cradle moves back and forth.

11.11 Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox

The HP Inkjet Toolbox contains tools to calibrate the printer, clean the print cartridges, print a test page, and find Web site support information.

Opening the HP Inkjet Toolbox

1. Double-click the Macintosh HD icon on the desktop.

2. Double-click Applications, double-click Utilities, double-click HP, and then double-click HP Printer Selector.

3. Depending on how the printer is connected to your printer, click Local or

Network.

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Note: If the printer is connected to the printer by a USB cable, click Local.

4. Select the printer, and then click the Utilities button.

HP Inkjet Toolbox panels

Select the appropriate panel to view HP Inkjet Toolbox options:

• WOW!: Prints a sample page to view the output quality of the printer.

• Test: Prints a test page to confirm communication with printer.

• Clean: Cleans the print cartridges.

• Ink Level: Provides estimated ink levels.

• Calibrate: Calibrates the print cartridges.

• Calibrate Color:

Adjusts color

to correct problems with tint.

• Supplies: Provides print cartridge selection numbers.

• Support: Provides access to the HP Web site where you can find support for the printer and information about HP products and supplies.

• Register: Accesses the HP Web site to register the printer.

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12 Troubleshooting

•

Ethernet problems

•

Printer is not printing

•

Paper jam

•

Paper problems

•

Print quality is poor

•

Document is misprinted

•

Photos are not printing correctly

•

Banners are not printing correctly

•

Borderless printing problems

•

Error messages

•

Printer lights are on or flashing

•

Document prints slowly

•

Cannot print from a digital camera

•

If you continue to have problems

12.1 Ethernet problems

Printer does not print

Print an

HP Report page

.

If the HP Report page does not print, verify the following:

• The printer is set up and powered on.

• The print cartridges are installed

correctly.

• The printer is on and the paper tray is loaded.

• The printer is free of paper jams.

If any of these items are problems, then see the printer is not printing page

.

If the HP Report page does print, try the following steps:

If the printer still does not print, then look at the Link light on the back of the printer:

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State of the Link light Task

On

Resend the document, then look at the Activity light.

Off

Verify the following:

• The Ethernet cable is securely connected to the

printer.

• The network

hub

,

switch , or router is on and working

properly.

• The printer is connected to the network.

Activity light

Follow these steps if the Link light is on, but the printer does not print:

1. Wait until the printer is idle.

2. Try to reprint the document.

3. Look at the Activity light on the back of the printer.

State of the Activity light Task

Flashing

The Ethernet connection is operating correctly. Try

these solutions

again.

Off


• The printer is selected in the application from which you are trying to print.

• The computer is connected to the network.

• A personal software firewall might be blocking communication between the printer and the computer. Follow these

steps .

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Cannot open the printer's embedded Web server (EWS)


• You are not using a phone cord to connect the printer to the network

• The Ethernet cable

is securely connected to the printer.

• The network hub , switch , or router

is on and working properly.

• The computer that you are using is connected to the network.

If you still cannot access the printer's EWS, then follow these steps:

1. Print an

HP Report page

.

2. Find the printer's IP address .

3. Launch your Internet browser.

Use Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher or Netscape 4.75 or higher.

4. Enter the printer's IP address in the address box, then press Enter.

A personal software firewall is blocking communication between the printer and the computer

The personal software firewall is a security program that protects a computer from intrusion. However, the personal firewall might block communication between the computer and the printer.

If you cannot communicate with the printer, try disabling the personal firewall. If you are still unable to communicate with the printer, then re-enable the firewall.

If disabling the firewall allows you to communicate with the printer, you might want to assign the printer a static IP address and then re-enable the firewall. To assign the printer a static IP address, see the reference guide that came with the printer.

12.2 Printer is not printing

Verify the following

• The printer is connected to the power source.

• The cable connections are secure.

• The printer is turned on.

• The print cartridges are

correctly installed .

• The paper or other media is correctly loaded in the In tray.

• The printer cover is closed.

• The rear access door or optional duplexer is attached.

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Check the printer lights

The printer lights indicate the printer status and alert you to potential problems.

For more information, see

printer lights are on or flashing

.

Check the printer cable connection

If the printer cable is attached to a USB hub, a printing conflict might exist. Use one of these methods for solving the conflict:

• Attach the printer USB cable directly to your computer.

• When printing, do not use other USB devices that are attached to the hub.

If the printer still does not print

Select the topic below that best describes the problem:

•

Paper jam

•

Out of paper message

•

Printer ejects paper

12.3 Paper jam

Do not clear a paper jam from the front of the printer.

Follow these steps to remove a paper jam:

1. Press the Resume button.

If the paper jam does not clear, then go to the next step.

2. Push the two latch handles on the rear access door toward each other, and then remove the door.

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3. Remove any paper that is inside the printer by pulling it out from the back of the printer.

If you are printing labels, verify that a label did not become detached from the label sheet while passing through the printer.

4. Replace the rear access door.

5. Press the Resume button.

Accessories?

If the Two-Sided Printing Accessory is attached to the printer,

follow these steps to clear a paper jam from the Two-Sided

Printing Accessory

.

If the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is

attached to the printer, follow these steps to clear a paper jam

Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray .

12.4 Paper problems

Printer prints on multiple sheets at once

Paper weight

The printer might print on multiple sheets of paper at once if the paper is under the recommended paper weight. Use paper that meets the recommended paper weight.

For paper weight specifications, see the reference guide that came with the printer.

The printer might print on multiple sheets of paper at once if the paper is loaded too far toward the back of the printer. Reload paper into the paper tray, pushing the paper until you feel resistance.

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The printer also might print on multiple sheets if different paper types are loaded in the printer. For example, photo paper might be mixed with plain paper. Empty the paper tray and load only the paper type that is appropriate for the document that you are printing.

Printer will not feed paper

Try one or more of the following solutions:

• Reduce the number of sheets in the paper tray.

• Remove the paper from the tray, then reload the paper.

• Use a different type of paper.

Printer ejects the paper

If the printer ejects the paper, do one of the following:

• Move the printer away from direct sunlight. The printer may have been placed in direct sunlight which can affect the

Automatic Paper-Type Sensor .

• Select a paper category other than Automatic.

• If you are performing a color calibration

, install both the tri-color and photo print cartridges .

• If printing a borderless document, follow these guidelines

.

Other paper problems

• For information about clearing a paper jam, see the paper jam

page.

• If an out-of-paper message appears, see the error messages

page.

12.5 Print quality is poor

For help with photo print quality, see the photo troubleshooting

page.

Streaks and missing lines

If your printed pages are missing lines or dots, or if streaks appear, the print cartridges might be

low on ink or might need to be

cleaned

.

Print is faded

1. Verify that neither of the print cartridges is

low on ink .

If a print cartridge is low on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge when the

print quality lessens.

If the print cartridge is not low on ink,

clean the print cartridge .

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2. Verify that a black print cartridge is installed.

If the black text and images on your printouts are faded, you might be printing with only the tri-color print cartridge. Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality.

3. Verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges.

1. Plastic tape

4. Consider selecting a higher print quality.

1. Open the

Print

dialog box.

2. Select the Ink panel.

3. Move the Ink Density slider toward Heavy.

4. Move the Dry Time slider toward More.

5. Click Print.

Blank pages print

• The protective piece of plastic tape might still be attached to the print cartridges.

Verify that the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges.

• The print cartridges might be out of ink. Replace one or both empty print cartridges.

• The printer might be in direct sunlight. Direct sunlight can adversely affect the

Automatic Paper-Type Sensor. Move the printer out of direct sunlight.

• You might be trying to print a borderless document with only the black print cartridge installed. When printing a borderless document, always have the tricolor print cartridge and another print cartridge installed.

Too much or too little ink appears on the page

Follow these steps to adjust the ink density:

1. Open the

Print

dialog box.

2. Select the Ink panel.

3. Move the Ink Density slider toward Light or Heavy.

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4. Click Print.

12.6 Document is misprinted

Text and images are misaligned

If the text and images on your printouts are misaligned, then

align

the print cartridges.

Envelope is printed at an angle

1. Slide the flap inside the envelope before loading it in the printer.

2. Confirm that the paper guides fit firmly against the edge of the envelope.

3. Reprint the envelope.

Parts of the document are missing or printed in the wrong place

1. Open the

Page Setup

dialog box and verify the following settings:

• Paper Size: The appropriate paper size.

• Scale: Select to scale text and graphics to fit on the paper.

• Orientation: Verify the appropriate orientation.

2. Open the

Print

dialog box.


4. If Tiling is selected, and you are not printing a poster, click Multiple Pages per

Sheet, and then click 1 (Normal) in the Pages Per Sheet box.

Printout does not reflect selected print settings

Some software applications allow you to set certain print settings. The software application's print settings might differ from the printer settings that you specified in the Print or Page Setup dialog boxes.

Change the appropriate print settings within the software application to match the settings on the Print or Page Setup dialog boxes.

12.7 Photos are not printing correctly

Check the paper tray


2. Slide the paper forward until it stops.

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3. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.

Check the printer settings

1. Open the

Page Setup


Panel

Page Attributes

Setting

Paper Size: The appropriate paper size

Orientation: The appropriate orientation

2. Open the

Print


Panel

General

Paper Type/Quality

Setting

Source: Upper Tray

Paper Type: The appropriate photo paper type

Print Quality: Best or Maximum dpi

photography

)

digital

Colors are tinted or incorrect

If colors in photographs appear tinted or incorrect, follow these steps:

1.

Align


2. Reprint the photograph.

3. If colors are still tinted or incorrect,

calibrate the color

.

A photo print cartridge must be installed for color calibration.


5. If colors are still tinted or incorrect, then open the

Print dialog box, select the

Color panel, and then take one of the following actions:

• If the colors are too yellow, move the Color Tone slider towards Cooler.

• If the colors are too blue, move the Color Tone slider towards Warmer.


7. If colors are still tinted or incorrect,

align


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Part of the photograph is faded

Fading occurs on the edges of a printout

Verify that photo paper is not curled. If the photo paper is curled, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat. If the problem persists, then use photo paper that is not curled.

For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see the

photo paper storage

page.

Try the following:

• Install a

photo print cartridge in the printer.

• Rotate the image 180 degrees.

12.8 Banners are not printing correctly

Check the paper tray

• Unfold and refold the paper when several sheets feed into the printer at one time.

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• Confirm that the unattached edge of the banner paper stack is on top and pointing into the printer.

• Verify that the correct paper for banner printing is in use.

Check the printer settings

Open the

Page Setup

dialog box and verify the following setting:

Panel Setting

Page Attributes Paper Size: Select A4 Banner or US Letter Banner

Check the software

Verify that the software application you are using prints banners. Not all software applications print banners.

12.9 Borderless printing problems

Guidelines

When printing borderless printouts, follow these guidelines:

• Verify that the paper size that is specified in the Page Setup dialog box matches

the size of the paper that is loaded in the In tray.

• Select the appropriate paper type in the Paper Type/Quality panel.

• Do not print borderless documents in the ink-backup mode . Always have two

print cartridges installed in the printer.

Part of the photograph is faded

Fading occurs on the edges of a printout

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Verify that photo paper is not curled. If the photo paper is curled, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat. If the problem persists, then use photo paper that is not curled.

For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see the

photo paper storage

page.

Try the following:

• Install a



Streaks appear in a light portion of a printout

Try the following:

• Install a



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Image is printed at an angle

Follow these steps if the image is printed at an angle:

1. Remove all paper from the In tray.

2. Load the photo paper correctly in the In tray.

3. Verify that the paper guides fit firmly against the media.

Printout has an unwanted border

For most photo paper types

If the printout has an unwanted border, then

align the print cartridges

.

If the border appears below the tear-off tab, then remove the tab.

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If the border appears above the tear-off tab, then align the print cartridges

.

12.10 Error messages

Out of paper message

If the In tray or optional lower tray contains paper

1. Verify the following:

• There is sufficient paper in the paper tray (at least ten sheets).

• The paper tray is not overly full.

• The paper stack is touching the back of the paper tray.

2. Slide the paper guides so that they fit firmly against the edges of the paper.

3. Press the Resume button to continue printing.

1. Load paper in the tray.

2. Press the Resume button to continue printing.

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The error message 'there is a problem with the print cartridges' appears

The Print Cartridge Status light comes on when one or both of the print cartridges is low on ink.

The light flashes when one or both of the print cartridges is improperly installed or malfunctioning.

For instructions about correcting the problem, see printer lights are on or flashing .

12.11 Printer lights are on or flashing

What the lights indicate

The printer lights indicate the printer status.

Power light is flashing

The printer is preparing to print.

The light stops flashing when the printer has received all data.

Resume light is flashing

Follow these instructions to

clear a paper jam

.

Print cartridge status light is on or flashing

Check to see if a print cartridge is low on ink

.

If a print cartridge is low on ink, consider

replacing the print cartridge

.

If neither print cartridge is low on ink, press the Resume button. If the Print Cartridge

Status light remains on, turn off, then turn on the printer.

Verify that the correct print cartridges are installed.

If you were printing a borderless document when the light started flashing, follow

these guidelines .

Otherwise, follow these steps:

1. Open the printer's top cover, remove the black or photo print cartridge, then close the cover.


• If the light is flashing: Open the top cover, replace the print cartridge you removed, then remove the tri-color print cartridge. Go to step 3.

•

If the light is off: There is a problem with the print cartridge you removed.

Go to step 3.

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3.

Manually clean

the print cartridge.

After cleaning the print cartridge, reinsert it into the printer.

If the print cartridge status light continues to flash, replace the print cartridge

.

All lights are flashing

Restart the printer.

1. Press the Power button to turn off the printer, then press the Power button to restart the printer.

Proceed to step 2 if the lights continue to flash.

2. Press the Power button to turn off the printer.

3. Disconnect the printer power cord from the electrical outlet.

4. Reconnect the printer power cord to the electrical outlet.

5. Press the Power button to turn on the printer.

Power-cord light

The light on the power cord illuminates when electricity is flowing through the cord.

If the light is off, then the cord is not receiving power.

12.12 Document prints slowly

Several variables can slow the printer's performance.

Multiple software applications are open

The computer does not have sufficient resources for the printer to print at its optimum speed.

To increase printer speed, close all unnecessary software programs when printing.

Complex documents, graphics, or photographs are printing

Documents containing graphics or photographs print slower than text documents.

Best or Maximum dpi print mode is selected

The printer prints slower when Best or Maximum dpi is selected as the print quality.

To increase the printer speed, select a different print quality mode.

Printer driver is outdated

An outdated printer driver may be installed.

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For information about updating the printer driver, visit the HP Web site at www.

hp.com/support .

Two-sided documents are printing

Printing two-sided documents takes more time than printing single-sided documents.

Computer does not meet system requirements

If your computer does not have enough RAM or does not have a large amount of free space on the hard drive, then the printer processing time will be longer.

1. Verify that the computer hard disk space, RAM, and processor speed meet the system requirements.

For the system requirements, see the reference guide that came with the printer.

2. Make space available on the hard drive by deleting unneeded files.

Printer is in ink-backup mode

The printer might print more slowly if it is in

ink-backup mode .

To increase the print speed, use two print cartridges in the printer.

12.13 If you continue to have problems

If you continue to have problems after investigating the troubleshooting topics, turn off your computer and then restart it.

If you still have problems after restarting your computer, go to HP customer support at www.hp.com/support .

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13 Optional accessories

The following optional accessories are available to be used with your HP printer.

Automatic Two-Sided

Printing Accessory

250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray

If an accessory is not included with your printer, it can be purchased separately from an authorized HP dealer.

For accessory part numbers, see the

accessory supply list .

Note: The availability of accessories varies by country/region.

Auto Two-Sided Print

Accessory with Small Paper

Tray

13.1 Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory

(duplexer)

The duplexer is a special hardware device that enables the printer to automatically print on both sides of a page.

Using a duplexer with your printer has several advantages. It allows you to do the following tasks:

• Print on both sides of a page without manually reloading the page.

• Use less paper by printing on both sides of paper sheets.

• Create professional-looking brochures, reports, newsletters, and other special items.

If the duplexer is not packaged with your printer, it can be purchased separately from an authorized HP dealer.

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Note: The duplexer is not available in all countries/regions.

The duplexer only supports certain paper types. For a list of supported paper types,

see the duplexer specifications .

Learn how to install and

enable

the duplexer.

Use the duplexer to print a two-sided document

or

booklet

automatically.

Follow these tips to solve

automatic two-sided printing problems

.

13.1.1 Installing the duplexer

Follow these steps to attach the duplexer to your printer:

1. Push the two latch handles on the printer's rear access door toward each other, and then remove the door.

Note: Do not discard the rear access door. In order to print, either the duplexer or the rear access door must be attached to the printer.

2. Insert the duplexer in the back of the printer until both sides snap into place.

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Note: Do not press the buttons on either side of the duplexer when installing it in the printer. Use the buttons only when removing the duplexer from the printer.

13.1.2 Printing a booklet automatically

To print a booklet automatically, one of the following accessories must be attached to the printer:



The two-sided printing accessories only support certain paper types. For a list of supported paper types, see the specifications for either the

Automatic Two-Sided

Printing Accessory

or the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray

.

If a two-sided printing accessory is not attached to the printer or you are printing on an unsupported paper type, use

manual two-sided printing .

Guidelines


Printing

To print a booklet, follow these steps:

1. Open the

Print

dialog box.

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3. In the menu, click Booklet.

4. In the Print On drop-down list, click the appropriate paper size.

5. If you want the pages to be ordered from right to left, select the Right to Left check box.

Note: For most languages, leave the Right to Left check box cleared.

6. Select any other printer setting that you want, and then click Print.

After the first side of the page is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries.

When the ink is dry, the paper is pulled back into the duplexer and the reverse side of the page is printed.

Note: Do not remove the paper from the printer until both sides of the page have been printed.

13.1.3 Automatic two-sided printing problems

Option for automatic two-sided printing cannot be selected


• The duplexer is attached to the printer, and the duplexer is

enabled in Chooser.

• A supported paper size is selected in the Page Setup dialog box.

• A supported paper type is selected in the Paper Type/Quality panel of the

Print

dialog box.

For a list of support paper types and sizes, see the duplexer specifications

.

Only one side of the page prints when the two-sided printing option is enabled


• The photo paper is not curled, if you are printing on two-sided photo paper.

Photo paper should be flat before printing. See storing and handling photo paper for more information.

• The paper size that is selected in the

Page Setup

dialog box is supported by the duplexer.

• The paper type that is selected in the Paper Type/Quality panel is supported by the

duplexer .

Binding margin is in the wrong place

You might have chosen an incorrect paper orientation.

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1. Open the

Print

dialog box.


3. Verify that the correct binding has been selected:

• The Book button is selected for binding along the side.

• The Tablet button is selected for binding along the top.

13.1.4 Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory specifications

Dimensions when attached to printer

124.6 mm (4.9 in) tall x 320.5 mm (12.62 in) wide x 77.7 mm (3.06 in) deep

Skew (second side of printed page)

Plain paper: +/- .009 mm/mm (.009 in/in)

Cards: +/- .006 mm/mm (.006 in/in)

Envelopes: +/- .012 mm/mm (.012 in/in)

Media weight

Letter/A4: 60 to 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lb)

Cards: Up to 200 g/m² (110 lb index max)

Specialty paper: Up to 160 g/m² (44 lb bond)

Media sizes

Size range: 81 x 117 mm to 216 x 297 mm (3.2 x 4.6 in to 8.5 x 11 in)

Paper:

• U.S. Letter: 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in)

• Executive: 184 x 267 mm (7.25 x 10.5 in)

• A4: 210 x 297 mm

• A5: 148 x 210 mm

• B5: 182 x 257 mm

Cards:

• 127 x 203 mm (5 x 8 in)

• 102 x 152 mm (4 x 6 in)

• A6: 105 x 148.5 mm

• Hagaki: 100 x 148 mm

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13.2 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory

The 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory expands the paper capacity of your printer to 400 sheets. It is useful for high-volume printing and for occasions when you want to use the In tray for special media such as letterhead paper, but still have plain paper readily available.

The 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory only supports certain paper size. For a list of supported paper sizes, see the

250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory specifications

.

If the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory is not included with your printer, it can be purchased separately from an authorized HP dealer.

Note: The 250-sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory is not available in all countries/ regions.

Learn how to install the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory

.

Learn how to load paper into the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory

.

Use the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory

to save time when printing.

13.2.1 Installing the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory

Follow these steps to install the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory:

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Select a location for the printer and place the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray

Accessory in this location.

3. Carefully lift the printer and orient it above the paper tray.

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4. Gently place the printer on top of the paper tray.

13.2.2 Loading the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory

Two parts

The 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory has two parts.

1. Base

2. Lower tray

The lower tray has three size adjusters.

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1. Paper-width guide

2. Paper-width fence

3. Paper-length guide

Note: When changing the paper size in the paper tray, you must set all three paper guides.

Setting the paper size

When changing the paper size in the paper tray, all three paper guides must be set to the correct setting.

Follow these steps to set the paper size:

1. Remove the lower tray from the base.

2. Slide the paper-width guide until the arrow is even with the correct setting.

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1. Align the arrows

Note: To print on legal-sized paper, set the paper-width guide to LTR.

3. Set the paper-width fence by carefully inserting it into the appropriate slots.

1. Tilt the fence forward.

2. Insert the fence into the appropriate slots

3. Tilt the fence back until it locks into place

Note: To print on legal-sized paper, set the paper-width fence to LTR.

4. Set the paper-length guide by pulling it until the arrow lines up with the paper size.

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1. Align the arrows

Note: To print on legal-sized paper, pull the paper-length guide all the way out.

Loading paper

Follow these steps to load paper:

1. Remove the lower tray from the base.

2. Verify that

all three paper guides are set to the correct setting.

3. Insert the paper into the lower tray.

4. Insert the lower tray in the base until it locks into place.

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13.2.3 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory specifications

Dimensions

448 mm (17.64 in) wide x 65 mm (2.56 in) high x 384 mm (15.12 in) deep

Weight

1.99 kg (4.40 lb)

Media weight

Letter/A4 paper: 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lbs)

Media sizes

US Letter: 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in)

Executive: 184 x 267 mm (7.25 x 10.5 in)

A4: 210 x 297 mm

A5: 148 x 210 mm

B5: 182 x 257 mm

13.3 Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small

Paper Tray

The Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is a hardware device that contains a rear tray for small media and a duplexer for two-sided printing on both full-size and small media.

•

Postcards

and other small media can be printed on two sides automatically when they are fed from the rear tray.

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•

Photo paper and

envelopes can be printed on one side by using the small paper

tray.

• Print

two-sided documents automatically .

If the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is not included with your printer, it can be purchased separately from an authorized HP dealer.

The accessory only supports certain paper types. For a list of supported paper types,

see the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray specifications

.

Note: The Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray is not available in all countries/regions.

Learn how to install and

enable

the accessory.

Learn how to configure the printer to use the accessory when printing from a digital camera

.

Follow these tips to solve

printing problems

when using the accessory.

13.3.1 Installing the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper

Tray

Use these steps to install the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper

Tray:

1. Push the two latch handles on the printer rear access door toward each other, and then remove the door.

Do not discard the rear access door. In order to print, the accessory or the rear access door must be attached to the printer.

2. Insert the accessory into the back of the printer until both sides snap into place.

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Note: Do not press the buttons on either side of the accessory when installing it into the printer. Use the buttons only when removing the accessory from the printer.

13.3.2 Enabling the duplexer

1. Open Chooser and select the printer.

2. Click Setup.

The Printer Setup dialog box appears.

3. Select Installed on the Duplex Unit menu, then click OK.

4. Close Chooser.

Note: After the duplexer is enabled, it is not necessary to re-enable it every time you print.

13.3.3 Printing postcards

Guidelines

• Use only cards that meet the specifications for the Auto Two-Sided Print

Accessory with Small Paper Tray. For more information, see the

Auto Two-

Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray specifications .

• When printing a large number of cards, remove the printed material from the printer's Out tray about halfway through the print job.

• Do not exceed the maximum capacity for the rear tray: 100 cards.

Preparing to print

1. Slide the paper-width guide to the left.

2. Pull the paper lever forward and insert the cards.

The address side of the cards should face outward.

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3. Release the paper lever.

4. Slide the paper-width guide against the edge of the cards.

Printing

1. Open the

Page Setup





2. Click OK.

3. Open the

Print

dialog box.

4. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Rear

Tray.


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• Paper Type: Plain Paper or the appropriate paper type





13.3.4 Small photos

Guidelines







printing photos.



• Do not exceed the maximum capacity of the rear tray: 20 sheets of photo paper.

Preparing to print


2. Pull the paper lever forward and insert the photo paper.

The side of the photo paper to be printed on should face outward.

Note: If the photo paper has a tear-off tab, the tab must point up rather than leading into the printer.

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4. Slide the paper-width guide against the edge of the photo paper.

Printing

1. Open the

Page Setup



Note: To print a borderless photo, select a borderless photo paper size.


2. Click OK.

3. Open the

Print

dialog box.

4. Select the General panel, and in the Paper Source drop-down list, click Rear tray.


• Paper Type: The appropriate photo paper type





13.3.5 Envelopes

Guidelines

• Avoid using envelopes that have the following qualities:

• Have clasps or windows

• Have thick, irregular, or curled edges

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• Are shiny or embossed

• Are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged

• Align the envelope edges before inserting them in the rear tray.

• Do not exceed the maximum capacity of the rear tray capacity: 10 envelopes.

Preparing to print


2. Pull the paper lever forward and insert the envelopes.

Insert the envelopes with the address side facing outward and the flap to the left.


4. Slide the paper-width guide against the edge of the envelopes.

Printing


Page Setup


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2. Open the

Print

dialog box.


4. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Plain paper.


13.3.6 Problems with the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small

Paper Tray

Paper jam

Do not clear a paper jam from the front of the printer.

Follow these steps to remove a paper jam from the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray.

1. Turn off the printer.

2. Press the buttons on the left and right sides of the accessory, and then remove it from the printer.

Warning: Remove the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small

Paper Tray before opening it when clearing a paper jam.

3. Remove any paper that is inside the printer.

4. Lift the back lever on the accessory, and then unhook the Small Paper Tray.

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5. Tilt the Small Paper Tray forward and open the lower door of the accessory.

1. Tilt the Small Paper Tray

2. Open the lower door

6. Remove any paper that is inside the accessory.

7. Close the accessory, and then secure the back lever to close the accessory.

8. Re-attach the accessory to the printer.

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Option for automatic two-sided printing cannot be selected


• The duplexer is attached to the printer, and the duplexer is

enabled in Chooser.

• A supported paper size is selected in the Page Setup dialog box.

• A supported paper type is selected in the Paper Type/Quality panel of the

Print

dialog box.

For a list of support paper types and sizes, see the duplexer specifications

.

Paper size changes when the two-sided printing option is selected

The paper size is not supported by the

duplexer

.

Binding margin is in the wrong place

You might have chosen an incorrect paper orientation.

1. Open the

Print

dialog box.


3. Verify that the correct binding has been selected:

• The Book button is selected for binding along the side.

• The Tablet button is selected for binding along the top.

Only one side of the page prints when the two-sided printing option is enabled


• The photo paper is not curled, if you are printing on two-sided photo paper.

Photo paper should be flat before printing. See storing and handling photo paper for more information.

• The paper size that is selected in the

Page Setup

dialog box is supported by the duplexer.

• The paper type that is selected in the Paper Type/Quality panel is supported by the

duplexer .

Colors look faded

If the colors look faded, try printing the two-sided document by using the manual two-sided printing instructions

.

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13.3.7 Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray specifications

Dimensions when attached to printer

219.3 mm (8.63 in) tall x 320.5 mm (12.62 in) wide x 142.1 mm (5.6 in) deep

Duplexing specifications

For duplexing specifications, including skew, media weight, and media sizes for

paper fed into the printer through the printer In tray, see the Automatic Two-Sided

Printing Accessory specifications .

Small paper tray specifications

Media thickness: 7-12 mils

Media sizes:

• Size range:

• Width: 89 to 105 mm (3.5 to 4.13 in)

• Length: 117 to 305 mm (4.6 to 12 in)

• Cards:

• 10x15 cm, 10x15 cm with tab

• 4x6 in, 4x6 in with tab

• A6, 105x148 mm

• Index card, 4x6 in.

• L, 89x127 mm

• Photo paper:

• 10x15 cm, 10x15 cm with tab

• 4x6 in, 4x6 in. with tab

• A6, 105x148 mm

• L, 89x127 mm, L, 89x127 mm with tab

• Panoramic 4x10 in, 4x11 in, 4x12 in

• Envelopes:

• No. 10 Envelope, 4.12x9.5 in

• Japanese envelope No. 4, 90x205 mm

• Hagaki:

• Hagaki, 100x148 mm

Tray capacities:

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• Photo paper:

• 4x6, L size: Up to 80 sheets

• Panoramic: Up to 5 sheets

• Hagaki:

• Photo: Up to 80 cards

• Cards:

• 4x6: Up to 100

• A6: Up to 100

• Envelopes:

• No. 10: Up to 10

• Japanese envelope No. 4: Up to 10

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14 Specifications

•

Printer specifications

•

Environmental statement

•

Print cartridge recovery

14.1 Printer specifications

See the reference guide that came with your printer for complete printer specifications, including the following information:

• Types, sizes, and weights of paper and other printing media that can be used with your printer

• Print speeds and resolutions

• Power requirements

14.2 Environmental statement

Hewlett-Packard continuously improves the design processes of its deskjet printers to minimize the negative impact on the office environment and on the communities where printers are manufactured, shipped, and used.

Reduction and elimination

Paper use: The printer's

two-sided printing capability reduces paper usage and the

resulting demands on natural resources. In addition, the print cancel button allows

the user to save paper by quickly canceling a print job as needed. Finally, this equipment is suitable for using recycled paper (in accordance with EN 12281:2002).

Recycled paper: All paper documentation for this printer is printed on recycled paper.

Ozone: Ozone-depleting chemicals such as CFCs have been eliminated from

Hewlett-Packard's manufacturing processes.

Recycling

Design for recycling has been incorporated into this printer. The number of materials has been kept to a minimum while ensuring proper functionality and reliability.

Dissimilar materials have been designed to separate easily. Fasteners and other connections are easy to locate, access, and remove using common tools. Highpriority parts have been designed to gain access to quickly for efficient disassembly and repair.

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Printer packaging: The packaging materials for this printer have been selected to provide maximum protection for the least cost possible, while attempting to minimize environmental impact and facilitate recycling. The rugged design of the HP Deskjet printer assists in minimizing both packaging materials and damage rates.

Plastic parts: All major plastics and plastic parts are marked according to international standards. All plastic parts used in the printer housing and chassis are technically recyclable and all use a single polymer.

Product longevity: To ensure the longevity of your HP Deskjet printer, HP provides the following:

• Extended warranty: Details can be found in the reference guide that came with your printer.

• Product take-back: To return this product to HP at the end of its useful life, go

to www.hp.com/recycle. To return empty print cartridges to HP, see print cartridge recovery

.

Note: The extended warranty and product take-back options are not available in all countries/regions.

Energy consumption

Energy consumption in off-mode: When the printer is off, an amount of energy is still being consumed. Energy consumption can be prevented by turning the printer power off, then disconnecting the end of the printer power cord from the electrical source.

14.3 Print cartridge recovery

Customers interested in recycling their genuine HP print cartridges can participate in HP's Planet Partner's Program for inkjet cartridges. HP offers this program in more countries/regions than any other inkjet cartridge manufacturer in the world. This program is provided as a free service to HP customers as an environmentally sound solution for these products at end-of-life.

To participate, simply follow the directions provided on the HP Web site at this address: www.hp.com/recycle . This service is not available in all countries/regions.

Customers may be asked for their name, phone number, and address.

Because HP's unique recycling processes are very sensitive to material contamination, we cannot take back and recycle cartridges from other manufacturers. The end products of the recycling process are used in the manufacture of new products, and HP must ensure the composition of the material is consistent. To do that, we recycle only HP original cartridges. This program does not extend to refilled cartridges.

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Returned cartridges are separated for purification into raw materials for use in other industries to manufacture new products. Examples of products made from recycled

HP print cartridge materials include automobile parts, trays used in microchip fabrication processes, copper wire, steel plates, and the precious materials used in electronics. Depending on the model, HP is able to recycle up to 65% of the print cartridge by weight. The remaining parts that cannot be recycled (ink, foam, and composite parts) are disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner.

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15 Supplies

•

Paper

•

USB cables

•

Accessories

•

Print cartridges

Note: The availability of supplies and accessories varies by country/region.

15.1 Paper

To order media such as HP Premium Paper, HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film,

HP Iron-On Paper, or HP Greeting Cards, go to www.hp.com

.

Choose your country/region, and then select Buy or Shopping.

15.2 USB cables

Note: The availability of supplies varies by country/region.

C6518A HP USB A-B 2 M cable

15.3 Accessories

If an accessory is not included with your printer, it can be purchased separately from an authorized HP dealer.

Note: The availability of accessories varies by country/region.


Q5712A Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory


Q3032A Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray

250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory

Q3447A 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory

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Index

A

acknowledgements

Align button aligning print cartridges


booklet

envelopes

installation

paper jam

part number

printing from a digital camera

printing problems

small photos

Automatic Paper-Type Sensor


booklet

installation

part number

B

borderless photos

large borderless photos

panoramic borderless photos

small borderless photos

borderless photos

borderless printing

problems

buttons

Power

Print Cancel

Report Page

Resume

buttons (hp deskjet 6540-50 series)

Cancel

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C

collated copies

color calibration

color settings

connectivity

Ethernet

contrast enhancement

conventions

D

default printer, setting

digital flash

duplexer

E


energy consumption

envelope is printed at an angle

environmental statement

error messages

Ethernet

basics

connecting the printer to a network


Ethernet cable

factory default settings

hardware

HP Report page

installing the printer software

lights

network examples

networking glossary

printing on an Ethernet network

G


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H

HP digital photography options

HP Inkjet Toolbox

HP Report page

I

L

M

maximum dpi

mirror image

N

lights

are flashing

Ethernet lights

Network light

Power


lights (hp deskjet 6540-50 series)

Resume

Network light

networking glossary

notices

O

In tray

ink-backup mode

ink, removing ink from skin and clothing

installing print cartridges

optional 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory installation

loading

part number

specifications

using

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orientation

Out tray

P

paper jam

paper supplies

paper trays



photos

4800 x 1200 optimized dpi printing

black-and-white

borderless

color settings

digital

enhancing

maximum dpi

printing problems

storing photo paper

photos, printing

large borderless photos

large photos with a white border

panoramic borderless photos

panoramic photos with a white border

small borderless photos

small photos with a white border

PictBridge

lights flashing photos are not printing

printing

printing from the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper

Tray


print cartridges

align

black print cartridge

cleaning automatically

cleaning manually

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R

recycling

print cartridges

removing ink from skin and clothing

Report Page button

resizing documents

rotate 180 degrees

S


installing

maintaining


recovery recycling

replacing

storing

tri-color print cartridge

print job status

print order

print quality

print settings

printer

does not reflect new print settings

is slow

printer body

printer features

Automatic Paper-Type Sensor ink-backup mode

printer status

printing

multiple pages on single sheet

paper source, selecting

selecting a paper type

two-sided printing, manual

scaling

setting printer as default printer

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sharpness

SmartFocus smoothing

status of print job

T

terms

troubleshooting

blank pages print

document prints slowly

error messages

paper jam

parts of the document are printed in the wrong place parts of the document are missing photos are not printing correctly

print is faded

printer is not printing

printer prints on multiple sheets at once printer will not feed paper

printout does not reflect new print settings

streaks and missing lines

text and images are misaligned

too little ink appears on the page too much ink appears on the page

two-sided printing

manual

U

USB

cable part number

W

wi-fi networking



HP Report page

networking glossary

wireless networking

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HP Report page

networking glossary

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