The HP 915 All-in-One is a versatile device that gives you easy-to-use copying, scanning,
and printing.
Copy
The HP All-in-One allows you to produce high-quality color and black-and-white copies
on a variety of paper types. You can enlarge or reduce the size of an original to fit a
specific paper size, adjust the copy quality, and make high-quality copies of photos.
Scan
Scanning is the process of converting text and pictures into an electronic format for your
computer. You can scan almost anything (photos, magazine articles, and text documents)
on the HP All-in-One.
Print from your computer
The HP All-in-One can be used with any software application that allows printing. You
can print a range of projects, such as borderless images, newsletters, greeting cards,
iron-on transfers, and posters.
This section contains the following topics:
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The HP All-in-One at a glance
Control panel buttons
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Status light overview
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Use the HP Photosmart software
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The HP All-in-One at a glance
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LabelDescription
1Control panel
2Input tray
3Tray extender
4Paper-width guide
5Print cartridge door
6Glass
7Lid backing
8Rear door
9Rear USB port
10Power connection
*Use only with the power adapter supplied by HP.
Control panel buttons
*
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LabelIconName and Description
1On: Turns the HP All-in-One on or off. The On button is lit when the HP All-
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in-One is powered on. The light blinks while performing a job.
(continued)
LabelIconName and Description
When the HP All-in-One is off, a minimal amount of power is still used by the
device. To completely disconnect the power supply to the HP All-in-One, turn
the device off, and then unplug the power cord.
CAUTION: Before you unplug the power cord, you must press the On
button and allow the HP All-in-One to turn itself off. This prevents the print
cartridges from drying out.
2Cancel: Stops a print, copy, or scan job.
3Resume: Instructs the HP All-in-One to continue after a problem is solved.
A blinking Resume light next to the Resume button indicates the need to
load paper or clear a paper jam.
4Check Print Cartridge lights: Indicates the need to reinsert the specified print
5Start Copy Color: Starts a color copy job.
cartridge, replace the print cartridge, or close the print cartridge door. The
Black/Photo light indicates that the problem is with the black or photo print
cartridge, and the Color light indicates that the problem is with the tri-color
print cartridge.
Press this button multiple times to specify multiple color copies. The printer
will start printing shortly after the number of copies have been selected. The
number of copies to be printed is shown to the right of this button.
TIP: The maximum number of copies you can make using the control panel
is 9. To make more copies at once, use the HP Software. When initiating
multiple copies of an original from the software, only the last digit of the
number of copies is represented on the control panel. For example, if you
are making 25 copies, the number 5 appears on the display.
6Start Copy Black: Starts a black-and-white copy job.
Press this button multiple times to specify multiple black copies. The printer
will start printing shortly after the number of copies have been selected. The
number of copies to be printed is shown to the right of this button.
TIP: The maximum number of copies you can make using the control panel
is 9. To make more copies at once, use the HP Software. When initiating
multiple copies of an original from the software, only the last digit of the
number of copies is represented on the control panel. For example, if you
are making 25 copies, the number 5 appears on the display.
7Paper Type: Changes the paper type setting to either plain or photo paper.
Make sure the appropriate paper type is loaded in the input tray. The default
paper type setting is Plain.
The Paper Type lights indicate the currently selected paper type, Plain or
Photo.
8Photosmart Essential button: Launches the HP Photosmart Software for
printing, editing, and sharing photos.
NOTE: If the HP Photosmart Software is not installed on your computer,
the Photosmart Essential button will not do anything.
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LabelIconName and Description
9Scan: Starts scanning the original currently on the glass. The Scan command
is ignored if the HP All-in-One is busy with any other job. The Scan command
functions only when the computer is on.
Status light overview
Several indicator lights inform you of the status of the HP All-in-One.
LabelDescription
1On button
2Resume light
3Check Print Cartridge lights
4Paper Type lights (for the Paper Type button)
The following table describes common situations and explains what the lights mean.
Light statusWhat it means
All lights are off.The HP All-in-One is turned off. Press the On button to turn on the device.
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The On light and one of the Paper
Type lights are on.
The On light is blinking.The HP All-in-One is busy printing, scanning, copying, or aligning the
The On light blinks quickly for 3
seconds and then is on steady.
The On light blinks for 20 seconds
and then is steady.
The Resume light is blinking.
The Check Print Cartridge light is
blinking.
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The HP All-in-One is ready for printing, scanning, or copying.
print cartridges.
You pressed a button while the HP All-in-One is already busy printing,
scanning, copying, or aligning the print cartridges.
You pressed the Scan button and there was no response from the
computer.
The HP All-in-One is out of paper.
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The HP All-in-One has a paper jam.
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The paper size setting in the copy software does not match the paper
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size detected in the input tray.
The print cartridge door is open.
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The print cartridges are missing or not seated correctly.
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The tape was not removed from the print cartridge.
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Light statusWhat it means
The print cartridge is not intended for use in this HP All-in-One.
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The print cartridge might be defective.
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The On, Resume, and Check Print
Cartridge lights are blinking.
All lights are blinking.The HP All-in-One has a fatal error.
Scanner failure.
Turn off the HP All-in-One, then turn it on again. If the problem persists,
contact HP Support.
1. Turn the HP All-in-One off.
2. Unplug the power cord.
3. Wait a minute, then plug the power cord back in.
4. Turn the HP All-in-One back on.
If the problem persists, contact HP Support.
Use the HP Photosmart software
The HP Photosmart Software provides a fast and easy way to make prints of your photos.
It also provides access to other basic HP imaging software features, such as saving and
viewing your photos.
For more information on using the HP Photosmart Software:
•Check the Contents panel on the left. Look for the HP Photosmart Software Help
contents book at the top.
•If you do not see the HP Photosmart Software Help contents book at the top of the
Contents panel, access the software help through the HP Solution Center.
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3Find more information
You can access a variety of resources, both printed and onscreen, that provide
information about setting up and using the HP All-in-One.
Setup Guide
The Setup Guide provides instructions for setting up the HP All-in-One and
installing software. Make sure you follow the steps in the Setup Guide in order.
If you have problems during setup, check the Setup Guide for troubleshooting
information, or see
Basics Guide
HP Photosmart 2600 series printer User Guide
www.hp.com/supportIf you have Internet access, you can get help and support from the HP Web
The Basics Guide contains an overview of the HP All-in-One, including stepby-step instructions for basic tasks, troubleshooting tips, and technical
information.
HP Photosmart Essential animations
The HP Photosmart Essential animations are an interactive way to get a brief
overview of the software included with the HP All-in-One. You will learn how the
software can help you create, share, organize, and print your photos.
Onscreen Help
The onscreen Help provides detailed instructions on using all features of the
HP All-in-One.
The How Do I? topic provides links so you can quickly find information on
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performing common tasks.
The The HP All-in-One overview topic provides general information about
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the main features of the HP All-in-One.
The Troubleshooting topic provides information about resolving errors
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you might encounter with the HP All-in-One.
Readme
The Readme file contains the most recent information which might not be found
in other publications.
Install the software to access the Readme file.
site. This Web site offers technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering
information.
Troubleshooting in this onscreen Help.
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Find more information
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Find more information
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4How do I?
This section contains links to commonly performed tasks, such as printing photos and
optimizing your print jobs.
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How do I change the print settings?
How do I print borderless photos on 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) paper?
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How do I load envelopes?
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How do I scan using the control panel?
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How do I get the best print quality?
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How do I print on both sides of the paper?
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How do I replace the print cartridges?
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How do I align the print cartridges?
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How do I clear a paper jam?
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How do I?
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How do I?
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5Connection information
The HP All-in-One comes equipped with a USB port so you can connect directly to a
computer using a USB cable. You can also share the device over an existing home
network.
This section contains the following topics:
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Supported connection types
Use printer sharing
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Supported connection types
The following table contains a list of supported connection types.
DescriptionRecommended number
of connected
computers for best
performance
USB connectionOne computer connected
with a USB cable to the
rear USB 1.1 full speed
peripheral connection
port on the HP All-in-One.
Printer sharingFive.
The host computer must
be on at all times in order
to print from the other
computers.
Use printer sharing
If your computer is on a network, and another computer on the network has an HP Allin-One connected to it by a USB cable, you can print to that printer using printer sharing.
The computer directly connected to the HP All-in-One acts as the host for the printer and
has full software functionality. The other computer, which is referred to as a client, has
access only to the print features. You must perform other functions from the host
computer or from the control panel on the HP All-in-One.
To enable printer sharing on a Windows computer
▲ Refer to the user guide that came with your computer or see the Windows onscreen
Help.
Supported software
features
All features are
supported.
All features resident on
the host computer are
supported. Only printing
is supported from the
other computers.
Setup instructions
Follow the Setup Guide
for detailed instructions.
Follow the instructions in
Use printer sharing.
Connection information
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6Load originals and load paper
You can load many different types and sizes of paper in the HP All-in-One, including letter
or A4 paper, photo paper, transparencies, and envelopes.
This section contains the following topics:
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Load originals
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Choose papers for printing and copying
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Load paper
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Avoid paper jams
Load originals
You can copy or scan up to letter- or A4-size originals by loading them on the glass.
To load an original on the glass
1. Lift the lid on the HP All-in-One.
2. Place your original with the side you want to copy or scan face down on the left front
corner of the glass.
TIP: For more help on loading an original, refer to the engraved guides along the
edge of the glass.
TIP: To get the correct copy size, make sure that there is no tape or other foreign
object on the glass.
3. Close the lid.
Choose papers for printing and copying
You can use different types and sizes of paper in the HP All-in-One. Review the following
recommendations to get the best printing and copying quality. Whenever you change
paper types, remember to change the paper type settings. For more information, see
the paper type for printing.
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This section contains the following topics:
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Recommended papers for printing and copying
Recommended papers for printing only
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Papers to avoid
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Recommended papers for printing and copying
If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers that are specifically
designed for the type of project you are printing. If you are printing photos, for example,
load HP Premium or HP Premium Plus photo paper in the input tray.
The following is a list of HP papers you can use for copying and printing. Depending on
your country/region, some of these papers might not be available.
NOTE: This device supports 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) with tab, A4-, letter-, and legal-
(US only) size paper only.
NOTE: To achieve a borderless print, you must use 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) paper
with tab. The HP All-in-One prints to the edge of three sides of the paper. When you
remove the tab from the fourth side, you have a borderless print.
HP Premium Plus Photo Paper
HP Premium Plus Photo Papers are the best HP photo paper, with image quality and
fade resistance superior to store-processed photos. They are ideal for printing your highresolution images for framing or including in a photo album. These papers are available
in several sizes, including 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with or without tabs), A4, and 8.5 x 11
inch sizes for printing or copying photos from the HP All-in-One.
Load originals and load paper
HP Premium Photo Paper
HP Premium Photo Papers are high-quality, glossy-finish or soft gloss-finish photo
papers. They look and feel like store-processed photos and can be mounted under glass
or in an album. These papers are available in several sizes, including 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6
inch) (with or without tabs), A4, and 8.5 x 11 inch sizes for printing or copying photos from
the HP All-in-One.
HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film and HP Premium Plus Inkjet Transparency
Film
HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film and HP Premium Plus Inkjet Transparency Film
make your color presentations vivid and even more impressive. This film is easy to use
and handle and dries quickly without smudging.
HP Premium Inkjet Paper
HP Premium Inkjet Paper is the ultimate coated paper for high-resolution usage. A
smooth, matte finish makes it ideal for your highest-quality documents.
HP Bright White Inkjet Paper
HP Bright White Inkjet Paper delivers high-contrast colors and sharp text. It is opaque
enough for two-sided color usage with no show-through, which makes it ideal for
newsletters, reports, and flyers.
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HP All-in-One Paper or HP Printing Paper
Ensure that the Plain paper type is selected when using HP All-in-One Paper and
HP Printing Paper.
•HP All-in-One Paper is specifically designed for HP All-in-One devices. It has an extra
bright blue-white shade that produces sharper text and richer colors than ordinary
multifunction papers.
•HP Printing Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. It produces documents that
look and feel more substantial than documents printed on standard multipurpose or
copy paper.
To order HP papers and other supplies, go to
choose your country/region, follow the prompts to select your product, and then click one
of the shopping links on the page.
NOTE: At this time, some portions of the HP Web site are available in English only.
Recommended papers for printing only
Certain papers are supported only when you start the print job from your computer. The
following list provides information about these papers.
If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers. Using paper that is
too thin or too thick, paper that has a slick texture, or paper that stretches easily can cause
paper jams. Using paper that has a heavy texture or does not accept ink can cause printed
images to smear, bleed, or not fill in completely.
Depending on your country/region, some of these papers might not be available.
www.hp.com/buy/supplies. If prompted,
HP Iron-On Transfers
HP Iron-On Transfers (for color fabrics or for light or white fabrics) are the ideal solution
for creating custom T-shirts from your digital photos.
HP Inkjet labels
Letter or A4 label sheets designed for use with HP inkjet products (like HP inkjet labels).
HP Brochure & Flyer Paper
HP Brochure & Flyer Paper (Gloss or Matte) is glossy-coated or matte-coated on both
sides for two-sided use. They are the perfect choice for near-photographic reproductions
and business graphics for report covers, special presentations, brochures, mailers, and
calendars.
HP Premium Presentation Paper
HP Premium Presentation Paper gives your presentation a quality look and feel.
HP CD/DVD Tattoos
HP CD/DVD Tattoos allow you to personalize your CDs and DVDs by printing highquality, low-cost CD or DVD labels.
To order HP papers and other supplies, go to
www.hp.com/buy/supplies. If prompted,
choose your country/region, follow the prompts to select your product, and then click one
of the shopping links on the page.
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NOTE: At this time, some portions of the HP Web site are available in English only.
Papers to avoid
Using paper that is too thin or too thick, paper that has a slick texture, or paper that
stretches easily can cause paper jams. Using paper that has a heavy texture or does not
accept ink can cause printed images to smear, bleed, or not fill in completely.
NOTE: For a complete list of supported media sizes, see the printer software.
Papers to avoid for all print and copy jobs
•Any size paper other than those listed in the technical specifications chapter of your
printed documentation.
•Paper with cutouts or perforations (unless specifically designed for use with HP inkjet
devices).
•Highly textured stock, such as linen. It might not print evenly, and the ink can bleed
into these papers.
•Extremely smooth, shiny, or coated papers not specifically designed for the HP All-
in-One. They can jam the HP All-in-One or repel the ink.
•Multi-part forms, such as duplicate and triplicate forms. They can wrinkle or get stuck,
and the ink is more likely to smear.
•Envelopes with clasps or windows. They can get stuck in the rollers and cause paper
jams.
•Banner paper.
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Additional papers to avoid when copying
•Envelopes.
•Transparency film other than HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film or HP Premium
Plus Inkjet Transparency Film.
•Iron-On Transfers.
•Greeting card paper.
Load paper
This section describes the procedure for loading different types and sizes of paper into
the HP All-in-One for your copies or printouts.
NOTE: After a copy or print job has started, the paper width sensor can determine
whether the paper is Letter, A4, or a smaller size.
TIP: To help prevent rips, wrinkles, and curled or bent edges, store all paper flat in
a resealable bag. If the paper is not stored properly, extreme changes in temperature
and humidity might result in curled paper that does not work well in the HP All-in-One.
This section contains the following topics:
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Load full-size paper
Load 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo paper
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•Load index cards
Load envelopes
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Load other types of paper
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Load full-size paper
You can load many types of letter or A4 paper into the input tray of the HP All-in-One.
To load full-size paper
1. Flip the tray extender up toward you.
NOTE: When you use legal-size paper, leave the tray extender closed.
2. Slide the paper-width guide to its outermost position.
3. Tap a stack of paper on a flat surface to align the edges, and then check the paper
for the following:
•Make sure it is free of rips, dust, wrinkles, and curled or bent edges.
•Make sure all the paper in the stack are the same size and type.
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4. Insert the stack of paper into the input tray with the short edge forward. Ensure that
the side you want to print on faces down. Slide the stack of paper toward the device
until it stops.
CAUTION: Make sure that the HP All-in-One is idle and silent when you load
paper into the input tray. If the HP All-in-One is servicing the print cartridges or
otherwise engaged in a task, the paper stop inside the device might not be in
place. You could push the paper too far forward, causing the HP All-in-One to
eject blank pages.
TIP: If you are using letterhead, insert the top of the page first with the side you
want to print on facing down. For more help on loading full-size paper and
letterhead, refer to the diagram engraved in the base of the input tray.
5. Slide the paper-width guide inward until it stops at the edge of the paper.
Do not overload the input tray; make sure the stack of paper fits within the input tray
and is no higher than the top of the paper-width guide.
Load 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo paper
You can load 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo paper into the input tray of the HP All-in-One.
For the best results, use 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) HP Premium Plus Photo Paper or HP
Premium Photo Paper with tab.
NOTE: For borderless printing, the HP All-in-One only supports 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6
inch) photo paper with a tear-off tab. You can automatically adjust the settings in the
Properties dialog box to print a borderless 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo on
HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab, and then, in thePrinting Shortcuts list, select Photo printing-borderless.
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TIP: To help prevent rips, wrinkles, and curled or bent edges, store all paper flat in
a resealable bag. If the paper is not stored properly, extreme changes in temperature
and humidity might result in curled paper that does not work well in the HP All-in-One.
To load 10 x 15 cm ( 4 x 6 inch) photo paper with tab in the input tray
1. Remove all paper from the input tray.
2. Insert the stack of photo paper into the far-right side of the input tray with the short
edge forward. Ensure that the side you want to print on faces down. Slide the stack
of photo paper toward the device until it stops.
Load the photo paper so that the tabs are closest to you.
TIP: For more help on loading small-size photo paper, refer to the guides
engraved in the base of the input tray for loading photo paper.
3. Slide the paper-width guide inward until it stops at the edge of the paper.
Do not overload the input tray; make sure the stack of paper fits within the input tray
and is no higher than the top of the paper-width guide.
For best results, set the paper type before copying or printing.
Related topics
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Recommended papers for printing and copying
Change the print settings for the current job
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Set the copy paper type
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Load index cards
You can load index cards into the input tray of the HP All-in-One to print notes, recipes,
and other text.
For best results, set the paper type before copying or printing.
NOTE: The HP All-in-One leaves a 1.2 cm (.5 inch) border on one short edge. Before
printing many cards, print one test card to make sure that the border does not crop
your text.
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To load index cards in the input tray
1. Remove all paper from the input tray.
2. Insert the stack of cards, with the side you want to print on facing down, into the far-
right side of the input tray. Slide the stack of cards forward until it stops.
3. Slide the paper-width guide inward against the stack of cards until it stops.
Do not overload the input tray; make sure the stack of cards fits within the input tray
and is no higher than the top of the paper-width guide.
For best results, set the paper type before copying or printing.
Related topics
•
Load 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo paper
Change the print settings for the current job
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Set the copy paper type
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Load envelopes
Load originals and load paper
You can load one or more envelopes into the input tray of the HP All-in-One. Do not use
shiny or embossed envelopes or envelopes that have clasps or windows.
NOTE: For specific details on how to format text for printing on envelopes, consult
the help files in your word processing software. For best results, consider using a label
for the return address on envelopes.
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To load envelopes
1. Remove all paper from the input tray.
2. Insert one or more envelopes into the far-right side of the input tray with the envelope
flaps up and on the left. Slide the stack of envelopes forward until it stops.
TIP: For more help on loading envelopes, refer to the diagram engraved in the
base of the input tray.
3. Slide the paper-width guide inward against the stack of envelopes until it stops.
Do not overload the input tray; make sure the stack of envelopes fits within the input
tray and is not higher than the top of the paper-width guide.
Load other types of paper
The following papers require extra attention to load them properly.
NOTE: Not all paper sizes and paper types are available with all the functions on
the HP All-in-One. Some paper sizes and paper types can only be used if you are
starting a print job from the Print dialog box in a software application. They are not
available for copying. Papers that are only available for printing from a software
application are indicated as such.
HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film and HP Premium Plus Inkjet Transparency
Film
▲ Insert the film so that the white transparency strip (with arrows and the HP logo) is on
top and is going into the input tray first.
NOTE: The HP All-in-One cannot automatically detect the paper type. For best
results, set the paper type to transparency film in the software before printing onto
transparency film.
HP Iron-On Transfers (for printing only)
1. Flatten the transfer sheet completely before using it; do not load curled sheets.
TIP: To prevent curling, keep transfer sheets sealed in the original package until
you are ready to use them.
2. Locate the blue stripe on the nonprinting side of the transfer paper and then manually
feed one sheet at a time into the input tray with the blue stripe facing up.
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