HP 210, 210LX User Manual

®

Color Copier 210/210LX

Users Guide

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WARNING

WARNINGWARNING

The Warning label calls
attention to a procedure,
practice, or the like, which, if
not correctly performed or
adhered to, could result in
personal injury. Do not
proceed beyond a Warning
label until the indicated
conditions are fully under­stood and met.

CAUTIONCAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTIONCAUTION

The Caution label calls
attention to an operating
procedure, practice, or the
like, which, if not correctly
performed or adhered to,
could result in damage to or
destruction of part or all of the
product. Do not proceed
beyond a Caution label until
the indicated conditions are
fully understood and met.

Regulatory information can
be found in the “Technical
Information” chapter of this
User’s Guide.

It is not lawful in many places
to make copies of the
following items. When in
doubt, check with a legal
representative first.

• Governmental paper or
documents

– Passports
– Immigration papers
– Selective service papers
– Identification badges,

cards, or insignias

• Governmental stamps

– Postage stamps
– Food stamps

• Checks or drafts drawn on
Governmental agencies

• Paper currency, traveler’s
check, or money orders

• Certificates of deposit

• Copyrighted works

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Safety symbols

Safety symbolsSafety symbols

!

If present, this symbol is placed on the copier
where it is necessary for you to refer to the
manual in order to understand a hazard.

If present, this symbol is placed on the copier
within the area where hazardous voltage is
present. Only trained service persons should
perform work in this area.

If present, this symbol is placed on the copier
within the area where electrostatic discharge
(ESD) may occur. ESD can damage the copier’s
electronic components. Avoid touching elec­tronic components or circuit paths. Use proper
grounding devices when circuits are open to
outside areas.

If present, this symbol is placed on the product
within the area where hot surfaces are present.
Allow the product to cool before performing
work in this area.

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ContentsContents

Contents

ContentsContents

Chapter 1Chapter 1

Chapter 1

Chapter 1Chapter 1

Features ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-2

Copier Location and Environment ............................................................................................................................................. 1-3

Ten Easy Steps to Set Up Your HP Color Copier 210 or 210LX ..............................................................................................1-4

Unpack Your HP Color Copier 210 ....................................................................................................................................... 1-4

Attach the Front-Panel Overlay ........................................................................................................................................... 1-6

Unlock the Scanner ............................................................................................................................................................... 1-7

Load the Print Cartridges ...................................................................................................................................................... 1-8

Load the Paper ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1-10

Install the Optional Automatic Document Feeder .......................................................................................................... 1-12

Connect the Power Cord..................................................................................................................................................... 1-14

Turn the Copier On ............................................................................................................................................................... 1-15

Set the Front-Panel Language and Default Paper Size................................................................................................. 1-16

Test the Copier ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1-17

Product Registration .................................................................................................................................................................. 1-18

Chapter 2Chapter 2

Chapter 2

Chapter 2Chapter 2

What You Need to Know About Print Cartridges.................................................................................................................... 2-1

What You Need to Know About Paper ..................................................................................................................................... 2-3

Getting StartedGetting Started

Getting Started

Getting StartedGetting Started

Check the paper-width selector .................................................................................................................................. 1-10

Check the output tray .................................................................................................................................................... 1-10

Load the paper ................................................................................................................................................................ 1-11

Using Print Cartridges and Different Paper TUsing Print Cartridges and Different Paper T

Using Print Cartridges and Different Paper T

Using Print Cartridges and Different Paper TUsing Print Cartridges and Different Paper T

Determining ink color (for users with color-vision deficiencies) ............................................................................ 2-2

Reading the ink-level indicator ...................................................................................................................................... 2-2

Out-of-ink sensing ............................................................................................................................................................ 2-2

Paper Specifications ....................................................................................................................................................... 2-4

Papers to Avoid ................................................................................................................................................................ 2-4

Specifying the paper type............................................................................................................................................... 2-5

Copying on HP Premium InkJet Paper ......................................................................................................................... 2-6

Copying on HP Glossy Paper.......................................................................................................................................... 2-6

Copying on HP Premium Transparency Film ............................................................................................................... 2-6

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Chapter 3Chapter 3

Chapter 3

Chapter 3Chapter 3

Start Copying................................................................................................................................................................................. 3-1

Copier Front Panel ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3-2

Setting Copy Quality .................................................................................................................................................................... 3-3

Reduce or Enlarge Copies .......................................................................................................................................................... 3-4

Make Copies Lighter or Darker ..................................................................................................................................................3-5

Change Color Intensity ................................................................................................................................................................ 3-6

Clear/Stop ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 3-6

Menu Items ................................................................................................................................................................................... 3-7

Setting Defaults ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3-8

Factory Defaults ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3-9

Copy Controllers ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3-9

CopyingCopying

Copying

CopyingCopying

Self-Test Page ................................................................................................................................................................... 3-7

Align Cartridges ................................................................................................................................................................ 3-7

Change Copy Paper Size................................................................................................................................................. 3-7

TE (Text Enhancement).................................................................................................................................................... 3-8

ELC (Enhance Light Colors) ............................................................................................................................................ 3-8

Chapter 4Chapter 4

Chapter 4

Chapter 4Chapter 4

Using the Automatic Document Feeder ................................................................................................................................... 4-2

Clearing a Paper Jam .................................................................................................................................................................. 4-3

Chapter 5Chapter 5

Chapter 5

Chapter 5Chapter 5

Installing a Copy Controller ........................................................................................................................................................ 5-2

Using a Copy Controller .............................................................................................................................................................. 5-2

Chapter 6Chapter 6

Chapter 6

Chapter 6Chapter 6

Using this Section ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6-1

Front-Panel Messages ................................................................................................................................................................ 6-3

Print-Cartridge Problems .......................................................................................................................................................... 6-16

Clearing Jammed Paper in the Copier ................................................................................................................................... 6-20

Clearing Jammed Paper in the Automatic Document Feeder ........................................................................................... 6-23

Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................................... 6-24

Getting Help................................................................................................................................................................................. 6-29

Automatic Document FeederAutomatic Document Feeder

Automatic Document Feeder

Automatic Document FeederAutomatic Document Feeder

Copy Access ControllersCopy Access Controllers

Copy Access Controllers

Copy Access ControllersCopy Access Controllers

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roubleshooting and Maintenanceroubleshooting and Maintenance

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roubleshooting and Maintenance

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roubleshooting and Maintenanceroubleshooting and Maintenance

Check the basics first ...................................................................................................................................................... 6-1

Clearing the print-cartridge nozzles ........................................................................................................................... 6-16

Cleaning the exterior case ........................................................................................................................................... 6-24

Cleaning the copy glass ................................................................................................................................................ 6-24

Cleaning inside the printer area .................................................................................................................................. 6-25

Cleaning under the copy glass .................................................................................................................................... 6-26

Reassembling the copier .............................................................................................................................................. 6-28

HP Support Services ..................................................................................................................................................... 6-29

HP Audio Tips/HP FIRST................................................................................................................................................ 6-30

CompuServe .................................................................................................................................................................... 6-31

Internet ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6-31

HP Customer Support ................................................................................................................................................................ 6-31

Calling in the U.S. and Canada during warranty ...................................................................................................... 6-31

Calling in the U.S. and Canada post warranty .......................................................................................................... 6-31

Calling in Europe ............................................................................................................................................................ 6-32

Calling in Australia and New Zealand ........................................................................................................................ 6-32

Calling elsewhere in the world .................................................................................................................................... 6-32

Returning Your HP Color Copier 210 for Service................................................................................................................... 6-33

Prepare your HP Color Copier 210 for shipment....................................................................................................... 6-34

Ordering accessories and supplies ........................................................................................................................................ 6-35

Chapter 7Chapter 7

Chapter 7

Chapter 7Chapter 7

Extent of Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................... 7-1

Limitations of Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................... 7-3

Limitations of Liability .................................................................................................................................................................. 7-4

Warranty Service ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7-4

Warranty Upgrades ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7-4

IndexIndex

Index

IndexIndex

Hewlett-Packard Limited WHewlett-Packard Limited W

Hewlett-Packard Limited W

Hewlett-Packard Limited WHewlett-Packard Limited W

Express service ................................................................................................................................................................ 7-4

arrantyarranty

arranty

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chapter onechapter one

chapter one

chapter onechapter one

Getting StartedGetting Started

Getting Started

Getting StartedGetting Started

1

Congratulations! You have just entered a new era in copying freedom. The HP
Color Copiers 210 and 210LX produce high-quality, color and black-and-white
copies on a variety of paper types and sizes:

✦ Letter-sized paper
✦ A4 (European standard)
✦ Legal-sized paper
✦ Plain paper
✦ Inkjet paper
✦ Glossy paper
✦ Transparencies for overhead display

This user’s guide will get you set up and copying and will show you how to get
the most from your HP Color Copier 210.

WARNINGWARNING

WARNING Do not lift the HP Color Copier 210 by yourself. The box weighs 70 lbs (32 kgs)

WARNINGWARNING

(210LX: 85 lbs (39 kgs)) and requires at least two people to lift it.

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document cover

front panel

paper-width selector

lid

paper-length adjuster

FeaturesFeatures

Features

FeaturesFeatures

lid release button

paper tray out tray switch

Your HP Color Copier 210 provides:

✦ Professional-quality color and black-and-white copies.
✦ A simple, easy-to-use control panel.
✦ A port (on the back of the copier) to connect an optional copy

access controller.

✦ In addition, the Color Copier 210LX includes an automatic document

feeder for loading up to 40 sheets at a time.

NOTENOTE

NOTE You can also purchase the automatic document feeder (C5305A) as a separate

NOTENOTE

item and add it to the HP Color Copier 210.

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Copier Location and EnvironmentCopier Location and Environment

Copier Location and Environment

Copier Location and EnvironmentCopier Location and Environment

✦ Use only within normal office temperature and humidity ranges. The

recommended range is 59-95°F (15-35°C) and 20-80% relative humidity.

✦ Avoid direct sunlight or locations where a quick change in temperature might

cause condensation inside the machine.

✦ Make sure the location is well ventilated. Dust, gasses, or fumes (such as

ammonia or paint thinner) can damage the machine.

✦ Choose a site that is level, flat, and stable. The copier will produce some

shaking and needs to be on a sturdy surface.

✦ Be sure a grounded outlet is nearby and easily accessible.

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ARNINGARNING

W

ARNING Do not lift the HP Color Copier 210 by yourself. The box weighs 70 lbs (32 kgs)

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ARNINGARNING

(210LX: 85 lbs (39 kgs)) and requires at least two people to lift it.

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en Easy Steps to Set Up Yen Easy Steps to Set Up Y

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en Easy Steps to Set Up Yen Easy Steps to Set Up Y

To properly set up your copier, you must follow these ten steps.

TIPTIP

TIP If you’ve purchased a copy access controller, refer to Chapter 5, “Copy Access

TIPTIP

Controllers,” for installation instructions.

our HP Color Copier 210 or 210LXour HP Color Copier 210 or 210LX

our HP Color Copier 210 or 210LX

our HP Color Copier 210 or 210LXour HP Color Copier 210 or 210LX

1 Unpack Y1 Unpack Y

1 Unpack Y

1 Unpack Y1 Unpack Y

our HP Color Copier 210our HP Color Copier 210

our HP Color Copier 210

our HP Color Copier 210our HP Color Copier 210

WARNINGWARNING

WARNING Do not lift the HP Color Copier 210 by yourself. The box weighs 70 lbs (32 kgs)

WARNINGWARNING

(210LX: 85 lbs (39 kgs)) and requires at least two people to lift it from its box
and place it on the surface where it will be used.

Carefully unpack and inspect your HP Color Copier 210 and its accessories.
Save the carton and packing materials in case you ever need to ship your HP
Color Copier 210. Be sure to check local, state, and national recycling laws
governing the disposal of any material associated with this product.

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1 Remove all packing and shipping material from the copier.

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2 With someone else, lift the copier to its final location.

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3 Remove all the yellow/orange packing tape.

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4 Check that the following items are included with your HP Color

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Copier 210:

✦ power cord
✦ four print cartridges
✦ front-panel overlay (has text on it)
✦ user’s guide
✦ help card
✦ Color Copier 210LX: automatic document feeder

If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom
you purchased your HP Color Copier 210.

HP Color Copier 210LX with automatic

HP Color Copier 210

document feeder attached

front-panel overlay (has text on it)

power cord

four color print cartridges

help card and user's guide

automatic document feeder

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2 Attach the Front-Panel Overlay2 Attach the Front-Panel Overlay

2 Attach the Front-Panel Overlay

2 Attach the Front-Panel Overlay2 Attach the Front-Panel Overlay

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1 Align the front-panel overlay with the front-panel buttons.

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2 Press down firmly on the outside ends, and then on the middle to snap the

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overlay into place.

Reduce/
Enlarge

Paper Type

Lighter/
Darker

Color Intensity

Select/

Resume

Black/
White

+

-

Clear/

Menu

Stop

Color

Best
Normal
Fast

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3 Unlock the Scanner3 Unlock the Scanner

3 Unlock the Scanner

3 Unlock the Scanner3 Unlock the Scanner

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1 Hold the top of the copier and firmly press the blue lid-release button on

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2 The scanner lock is on the left side of the lid near the hinge. To unlock the

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the right side and allow the top of the machine to gently rise.
If you have trouble opening the copier, use your thumb and press the blue

button hard.

scanner, slide the scanner lock toward the front of the copier.

NOTENOTE

NOTE Leave the scanner unlocked unless you need to move your HP Color Copier

NOTENOTE

210. Locking the scanner protects it during moving. (Refer to “Returning your HP Color
Copier 210 for Service,” in Chapter 6, for locking instructions.)

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3 Leave the copier lid open.

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4 Load the Print Cartridges 4 Load the Print Cartridges

4 Load the Print Cartridges

4 Load the Print Cartridges 4 Load the Print Cartridges

IMPORTIMPORT

IMPORT

IMPORTIMPORT

ANTANT

ANT Users with color-vision deficiencies can refer to Chapter 2, “Using Print

ANTANT

Cartridges and Different Paper Types,” for help in installing print cartridges
in the proper color sequence.

CAUTIONCAUTION

CAUTION Hold the cartridge by the black areas only. The color of the ink in the print

CAUTIONCAUTION

cartridge must match the color of the dot above the cartridge stall.

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1 If you haven’t already done so, remove the shipping tape from the print

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cartridge carriage.

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2 Remove the print cartridge from the carton.

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3 Remove the green tab and the blue tape by pulling the green tab and

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peeling it and the tape off as shown in the following illustration:

Remove and discard green
tab and blue tape.

The colored area around the
edge of the label shows you the
color of ink in the cartridge.

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4 Push the print cartridge firmly down into the correct carriage stall. The color

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of the label must match the color of the dot above the stall. The following
illustration shows the yellow cartridge being installed:

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5 Snap the print cartridge toward the back of the copier (until the cartridge can

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go no further).

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6 When all four print cartridges are securely in place, close the lid of your HP

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Color Copier 210.

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Load the PaperLoad the Paper

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Load the Paper

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Load the PaperLoad the Paper

Check the paper-width selector

✦ If you are loading U.S. letter- or legal-sized paper, move the paper-width

selector toward the back of the tray.

✦ If you are loading A4-sized paper, move the paper-width selector toward

the front of the tray.

For letter- or legal-sized paper, move the selector
toward the back of the tray.

For A4-sized paper, move the selector toward the
front of the tray.

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Check the output tray

Make sure the notches on the left and right sides of the bottom of the output
tray are securely inside the slots on the top of the lower tray.

If the output paper tray is loose,
set the left and right notches into
the slots and press down gently.

Load the paper

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1 Pull the paper-length adjuster from the lower tray until it comes to a stop.

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2 Insert up to a ¾-inch (19 mm) stack of paper into the lower tray, print side

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down, until it stops.

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3 Push in the paper-length adjuster until the paper is fully inserted in the tray.

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6 Install the Optional Automatic Document Feeder6 Install the Optional Automatic Document Feeder

6 Install the Optional Automatic Document Feeder

6 Install the Optional Automatic Document Feeder6 Install the Optional Automatic Document Feeder

If you have an HP Color Copier 210LX with the 40-sheet automatic docu­ment feeder, or if you have purchased the automatic document feeder
separately, install it next.

CAUTIONCAUTION

CAUTION Make sure the copier is turned off before installing the automatic document feeder.

CAUTIONCAUTION

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1 If necessary, raise the document cover and pull it up to remove it.

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IMPORTIMPORT

IMPORT

IMPORTIMPORT

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ANTANT

ANT Do not discard the document cover. Store it in a safe place.

ANTANT

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2 Insert the two hinges of the automatic document feeder into the slots on the

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top of the copier.

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3 Make sure that the automatic document feeder is securely in place.

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4 Plug in the automatic document feeder.

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7 Connect the Power Cord7 Connect the Power Cord

7 Connect the Power Cord

7 Connect the Power Cord7 Connect the Power Cord

The copier comes with the power cord for the country to which it is
shipped. If the plug on your power cord doesn’t look familiar, contact your
dealer or local HP Sales and Support Office.

WARNINGWARNING

WARNING In case of emergencies, be sure that the plug in the outlet is readily accessible.

WARNINGWARNING

Power is present in the copier even if the switch is off. To completely shut off
power, you must disconnect the power cord. To avoid electric shock, be sure to
use the power cord with a properly grounded outlet.

■ Insert the connector on the power cord into the power socket on the back of

the copier and the other end into a properly grounded power outlet.

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8 T8 T

urn the Copier Onurn the Copier On

8 T

urn the Copier On

8 T8 T

urn the Copier Onurn the Copier On

The switch is located on the right side, lower-front corner of the copier. When
the switch is in the off position, the machine is in a “standby” condition. This
means that although it is not functional, power is still applied.

When the machine is turned on, it must complete an initialization sequence
before it will be ready to make copies. If you open the lid during the initial­ization, the message Close lid will appear. You will not be able to use the
copier until you close the lid and allow the initialization to finish.

Push down the left side of the switch
to turn on the HP Color Copier.

If a new print cartridge was installed while the copier was off, the copier
automatically aligns the print cartridges . This procedure takes about 60 seconds.
The alignment procedure prints a page, so paper needs to
be loaded in the copier when it is turned on. Discard the page.

■ If the message Unlock scanner. Move green scanner lock on left side under lid

to unlocked position, and turn power off then on. appears, return to Step 3 to

for instructions on unlocking the scanner.

■ If the message Remove and check xxxx cartridge. appears (where xxxx is a

color), verify that the print cartridges are snapped all the way back in
their stalls. Return to Step 4 for instructions.

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9 Set the Front-Panel Language and Default Paper Size9 Set the Front-Panel Language and Default Paper Size

9 Set the Front-Panel Language and Default Paper Size

9 Set the Front-Panel Language and Default Paper Size9 Set the Front-Panel Language and Default Paper Size

The copier is initially set to English and to Letter-sized paper (8.5 by 11
in.). To change the language displayed on the front panel and the default
paper size, follow these steps:

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1 While holding down the Select/Resume button, press the Color Intensity

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button.

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2 Release both buttons. The current language is displayed.

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3 Press the Plus (+) and Minus (–) buttons to scroll through the available

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languages.

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4 Press the Select/Resume button to select the displayed language.

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After you have selected a language, you will be prompted to select Letter
(8.5 by 11 in.), A4 (210 by 297 mm), or Legal (8.5 by 14 in.) as the default
paper size.

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5 Press the Plus (+) or Minus (–) button to see the paper sizes.

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6 Press the Select/Resume button to select the displayed paper size.

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10 T10 T

est the Copierest the Copier

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est the Copier

10 T10 T

est the Copierest the Copier

Use the copier’s built-in self test to verify that the copier is operating
properly. A sample of the self test is shown below.

HP Color Copier 210 Self Test page

Model: C5302A
Serial: xxxxxxxxxxx
Control: 4.1
Auto Doc Feed: YES
Copy Controller: NO

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1 Make sure that the Best, Normal, or Fast light is on and not blinking.

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2 Press the Menu button until Self Test Page appears in the panel display.

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3 Press the Select/Resume button.

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The test-page printout has a set of four colored bars and lines, which should
appear solid, as shown in the sample. The intensity of the colors will vary
depending on the type of paper used (plain paper, HP Premium Inkjet paper,
HP Premium Glossy Paper, or HP Premium Transparency Film).

If thin, random streaks appear in the color bars when the test page is printed,
they indicate a copy-quality problem. For help solving copy-quality problems,
see the section titled “Print-Cartridge Problems” in Chapter 6, “Troubleshoot­ing and Maintenance.”

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4 If you installed an automatic document feeder, Auto Doc Feed: Yes should be

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printed on the self-test page. (If you installed a feeder, but the self-test page
reads Auto Doc Feed: No, return to Step 8 of the Ten Easy Steps to Set Up
Your Copier, and verify that you plugged in the automatic document feeder
properly.)

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5 To verify proper functioning of your HP Color Copier 210, make a copy of

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the self-test page.

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Product RegistrationProduct Registration

Product Registration

Product RegistrationProduct Registration

Please help us serve you better by filling out the product registration form
enclosed with your product.

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chapter twochapter two

chapter two

chapter twochapter two

Using Print Cartridges andUsing Print Cartridges and

Using Print Cartridges and

Using Print Cartridges andUsing Print Cartridges and

What YWhat Y

What Y

What YWhat Y

Different Paper TDifferent Paper T

Different Paper T

Different Paper TDifferent Paper T

ou Need to Know About Print Cartridgesou Need to Know About Print Cartridges

ou Need to Know About Print Cartridges

ou Need to Know About Print Cartridgesou Need to Know About Print Cartridges

Your HP Color Copier 210 operates with four print cartridges: yellow,
magenta, cyan, and black. Except when printing the self-test page, all
four cartridges must be installed before you can make copies. Each time a
new print cartridge is installed, the copier automatically aligns the print
cartridges. A page is printed during cartridge alignment, so paper needs to
be loaded when the copier is turned on. Discard the page.

When printing black text only (about 5% density) on Letter/A4-sized paper,
ink lasts about 900 pages.

When printing graphics on Letter/A4-sized paper, using equivalent amounts
of each color, ink lasts approximately

✦ 1850 pages per set of color cartridges at 15% density

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✦ 275 pages per set of color cartridges at 80% density

Remember, you must remove the protective tape from each print cartridge and
the print cartridge must be snapped fully down and forward in its stall.

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Determining ink color (for users with color-vision deficiencies)

The copier uses four print cartridges. The colors, as installed from left to right,
are yellow, magenta, cyan, and black. Each cartridge has a part number that uses
a letter designation for the color of the ink. This part number is located on the
front label of the print cartridge (shown below).

1st Cartridge1st Cartridge

1st Cartridge

1st Cartridge1st Cartridge

Yellow Magenta Cyan Black

51640Y 51640M 51640C 51645A

2nd Cartridge2nd Cartridge

2nd Cartridge

2nd Cartridge2nd Cartridge

3rd Cartridge3rd Cartridge

3rd Cartridge

3rd Cartridge3rd Cartridge

4th Cartridge4th Cartridge

4th Cartridge

4th Cartridge4th Cartridge

Reading the ink-level indicator

To check the amount of ink in each cartridge, look at the ink-level indicator on
the front of the cartridge. As ink is dispensed from the cartridge, the green area
in the ink-level indicator (all green when full) decreases, and you will see more
black area.

The ink-level indicator is only an approximation of the amount of ink remain­ing in the cartridge.

Color of ink in cartridge

Ink level will look like this
when cartridge is full (all
green).

Ink level will look like this
when cartridge is low or
empty (all black).

Ink-level indicator

Out-of-ink sensing

When the HP Color Copier 210 senses that a print cartridge is out of ink, it
displays a message on the front panel. The copier then completes copying
the current page and stops. To continue your copy job, replace the affected
print cartridge and press the Select/Resume button. To continue using the
same print cartridge, press Select/Resume.

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Ink level (green area) will
decrease as ink is dispensed.

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The HP Color Copier 210 has been designed to copy on plain paper such as
photocopier or letterhead. For maximum color brilliance, use HP Premium
Inkjet paper. HP Premium Transparency Film and Glossy Papers provide the
highest print quality for finished presentations. Refer to the ordering infor­mation at the end of this manual for paper sizes, types, and part numbers.

CAUTIONCAUTION

CAUTION Do not use paper that has been preprinted by devices (such as laser printers and

CAUTIONCAUTION

copiers) that use toner. This includes some preprinted forms and letterheads. Toner will damage
your copier.

You can copy on letter-sized, A4-sized, and legal-sized paper. Color photocopy,
bond, and letterhead paper can be used in the copier; however, you cannot
copy on envelopes, labels, cards, and custom-sized letterhead or stationery.

Be sure that all paper is free of tears, dust, wrinkles, and curled or bent edges.
Handle all paper types by the edges only. (Oil from fingerprints can prevent ink
from adhering to the page.)

Always load paper print-side down and letterhead first in the lower tray.
Copying on the correct side will make a significant difference in quality with
most paper types.

IMPORTIMPORT

IMPORT

IMPORTIMPORT

ANTANT

ANT Do not load mixed sizes of paper in the lower tray. This could cause a jam in

ANTANT

the copier.

HP Color Copier 210/210LX User’s Guide

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Paper Specifications

The way you feed paper (through the tray or through the document feeder)
dictates which kind of paper you can use. The following are the valid paper
types for each method.

Paper tray

✦ 16- to 24-lb (60- to 90-g/m
✦ Plain paper (white and color) and letterhead
✦ HP Premium Inkjet Paper
✦ HP Premium Glossy Paper
✦ HP Premium Transparency Film

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) range

Automatic document feeder

✦ 16- to 28-lb (60- to 135-g/m
✦ Plain paper (white and colored) and letterhead
✦ HP Premium Inkjet Paper

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) range

IMPORTIMPORT

IMPORT

IMPORTIMPORT

ANTANT

ANT Do not load glossy paper, photo paper, or transparency film in the automatic document feeder.

ANTANT

Papers to Avoid

These papers can cause a paper jam or adversely affect copy quality:

✦ Paper heavier than 24 lb (90 g/m

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) or lighter than 16 lb (60 g/m2) in the
lower paper tray. The automatic document feeder can accept paper up to
28 lbs (105 g/m

✦ Paper with cutouts or perforations.
✦ Multiple-part forms.
✦ Inkjet or glossy paper other than HP Bright White Inkjet, Premium Inkjet, or

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).

Premium Glossy Paper.

✦ Transparency film other than HP Premium Transparency Film.
✦ Any size paper other than Letter, Legal, or A4.
✦ Label stock or envelopes.

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