HP C6300 User Manual

HP Photosmart C6300 All-in-One series

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HP Photosmart C6300 All-in-One series

1 HP Photosmart C6300 All-in-One series Help........................................................................7

2 HP All-in-One overview

The HP All-in-One at a glance....................................................................................................9

Control panel overview.............................................................................................................10

Control panel features........................................................................................................10

Display icons.......................................................................................................................12

Display sleep state.............................................................................................................12

Menu overview..........................................................................................................................12

Copy Menu.........................................................................................................................13

Photo Menu........................................................................................................................13

Scan Menu..........................................................................................................................13

Setup Menu........................................................................................................................13

Help Menu..........................................................................................................................14

Enter text using the visual keyboard.........................................................................................14

Use the HP Photosmart Software.............................................................................................15

3 Find more information............................................................................................................17

4 Finish setting up the HP All-in-One

Set your preferences................................................................................................................19

Set your language and country/region................................................................................19

Set the default paper tray for PictBridge/DPOF/UPnP printing..........................................20

Enable faster browsing of photos.......................................................................................20

Set the energy save mode..................................................................................................21

Set the paper tray for printing from a Bluetooth device......................................................21

Restore the factory defaults................................................................................................21

Play a slideshow on the display..........................................................................................22

Connect to a computer.............................................................................................................23

USB connection..................................................................................................................23

Network connection............................................................................................................24

Connect to a Bluetooth

What you need for a Bluetooth connection.........................................................................50

Connect the HP All-in-One to a computer using a Bluetooth

Manage your Bluetooth settings.........................................................................................52

device................................................................................................49

wireless connection...........50

Contents

5 How do I?.................................................................................................................................57

6 Load originals and load paper

Load originals...........................................................................................................................59

Choose papers for printing and copying...................................................................................60

Recommended papers for printing and copying.................................................................60

Recommended papers for printing only..............................................................................61

Papers to avoid...................................................................................................................62

Load paper...............................................................................................................................63

Load full-size paper or small-size photo paper...................................................................63

Load postcards, Hagaki, or index cards.............................................................................66

Load envelopes..................................................................................................................68

Load other types of paper...................................................................................................69

Avoid paper jams......................................................................................................................70

7 Print from your computer

Print from a software application..............................................................................................73

Contents

Make the HP All-in-One the default printer...............................................................................74

Change the print settings for the current job............................................................................74

Set the paper size...............................................................................................................74

Set the paper type for printing............................................................................................75

View the print resolution.....................................................................................................75

Change the print speed or quality.......................................................................................76

Change the page orientation..............................................................................................76

Scale the document size....................................................................................................77

Change the saturation, brightness, or color tone................................................................77

Preview your print job.........................................................................................................77

Change the default print settings..............................................................................................78

Printing shortcuts......................................................................................................................78

Create printing shortcuts....................................................................................................79

Delete printing shortcuts.....................................................................................................79

Perform special print jobs.........................................................................................................80

Print a borderless image.....................................................................................................80

Print a photo on photo paper..............................................................................................81

Print using Maximum dpi....................................................................................................82

Print on both sides of the page...........................................................................................83

Print a multiple-page document as a booklet.....................................................................84

Print multiple pages on a single sheet................................................................................86

Print a multiple-page document in reverse order................................................................87

Reverse an image for iron-on transfers..............................................................................87

Print on transparencies.......................................................................................................88

Print a group of addresses on labels or envelopes............................................................88

Print a poster......................................................................................................................89

Print a Web page................................................................................................................90

Stop a print job.........................................................................................................................90

8 Use the photo features

Insert a memory card................................................................................................................93

Print photos..............................................................................................................................94

Create special projects from your photos.................................................................................96

Save photos to your computer..................................................................................................96

Edit photos using the control panel..........................................................................................97

Remove red-eye.................................................................................................................97

Rotate a photo....................................................................................................................98

Zoom and pan to crop a photo...........................................................................................98

Automatically enhance your photos....................................................................................99

Print a frame around your photo.........................................................................................99

Adjust the brightness of your photos................................................................................100

Apply special color effects to your photos........................................................................100

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9 Use the scan features

Scan an image........................................................................................................................103

Scan an original to a computer.........................................................................................103

Scan an original to a memory card...................................................................................104

Edit a scanned image.............................................................................................................105

Edit a scanned document.......................................................................................................105

Stop scanning.........................................................................................................................106

10 Use the copy features

Make a copy...........................................................................................................................107

Preview your copy job............................................................................................................108

Change the copy settings for the current job..........................................................................108

Set the number of copies..................................................................................................109

Set the copy paper size....................................................................................................109

Set the copy paper type....................................................................................................109

Change copy speed or quality..........................................................................................111

Adjust the lightness and darkness of your copy...............................................................111

Change default copy settings.................................................................................................111

Perform special copy jobs......................................................................................................112

Resize an original to fit onto letter or A4 paper................................................................112

Crop an original................................................................................................................113

Shift the left margin...........................................................................................................114

Improve the quality of a copy............................................................................................114

Stop copying...........................................................................................................................115

11 Use the reprint features

Make reprints of your photos..................................................................................................117

Edit a photo before reprinting.................................................................................................117

Fix a faded original...........................................................................................................117

Rotate a photo..................................................................................................................118

Zoom and pan to crop a photo.........................................................................................118

Adjust the brightness of your photos................................................................................119

Apply special color effects to your photos........................................................................120

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12 Maintain the HP All-in-One

Work with ink cartridges..........................................................................................................121

Information on ink cartridges and the printhead...............................................................121

Check the estimated ink levels.........................................................................................122

Replace the ink cartridges................................................................................................123

Remove ink from your skin and clothing...........................................................................126

Advanced printhead maintenance....................................................................................126

Print a printer status report.....................................................................................................128

Print and evaluate a print quality report..................................................................................129

Clean the HP All-in-One.........................................................................................................133

Clean the glass.................................................................................................................133

Clean the lid backing........................................................................................................134

Clean the exterior.............................................................................................................135

Turn off the HP All-in-One......................................................................................................135

13 Shop for ink supplies...........................................................................................................137

14 Troubleshooting

View the Readme file..............................................................................................................139

Setup troubleshooting.............................................................................................................139

The product will not turn on..............................................................................................140

After setting up the product, it does not print....................................................................142

Uninstall and reinstall the software...................................................................................148

Network troubleshooting.........................................................................................................149

Contents

Wired network setup troubleshooting...............................................................................149

Wireless setup troubleshooting........................................................................................153

Paper jams..............................................................................................................................158

Information on paper........................................................................................................159

Print quality troubleshooting...................................................................................................159

Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors..............................................................................160

Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely................................................................163

The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of a borderless

print...................................................................................................................................165

Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines.........................................................................166

Printouts are faded or have dull colors.............................................................................168

Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy..........................................................................................170

Printouts are slanted or skewed.......................................................................................172

Ink streaks on the back of the paper................................................................................173

Paper is not picked up from the input tray........................................................................173

The text edges are jagged................................................................................................175

The product prints slowly..................................................................................................176

Print troubleshooting...............................................................................................................177

Envelopes print incorrectly...............................................................................................177

The product is not responding..........................................................................................179

The product prints meaningless characters......................................................................182

Nothing happens when I try to print..................................................................................182

The margins are not printing as expected........................................................................186

Text or graphics are cut off at the edge of the page.........................................................187

A blank page came out while printing...............................................................................188

Memory card troubleshooting.................................................................................................189

The Attention light blinks when I insert my memory card or storage device.....................190

The product does not read the memory card...................................................................190

The photos on the memory card do not transfer to my computer.....................................192

Photos in a connected digital camera with PictBridge do not print...................................193

Scan troubleshooting..............................................................................................................194

Scan fails..........................................................................................................................195

Text is incorrect or missing...............................................................................................197

The scan feature does not work.......................................................................................198

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Copy troubleshooting..............................................................................................................199

Nothing happens when I try to copy.................................................................................199

Fit to Page is not working as expected............................................................................201

The image is cropped when I make a borderless copy....................................................202

A borderless copy has white space around the edges.....................................................203

Errors......................................................................................................................................204

Product messages............................................................................................................204

File messages...................................................................................................................244

General user messages...................................................................................................246

Paper messages...............................................................................................................250

Power and connection messages.....................................................................................255

Ink cartridge and printhead messages.............................................................................257

15 HP warranty and support

Warranty.................................................................................................................................303

Ink cartridge warranty information..........................................................................................303

Support process.....................................................................................................................304

Before you call HP support.....................................................................................................304

HP support by phone..............................................................................................................305

Phone support period.......................................................................................................305

Placing a call....................................................................................................................305

After the phone support period.........................................................................................305

Additional warranty options....................................................................................................305

HP Quick Exchange Service (Japan).....................................................................................306

HP Korea customer support...................................................................................................306

Prepare the HP All-in-One for shipment.................................................................................307

Secure the ink system......................................................................................................307

Remove the control panel faceplate.................................................................................307

Pack the HP All-in-One...........................................................................................................308

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16 Technical information

Specifications.........................................................................................................................309

Environmental product stewardship program.........................................................................310

Paper use.........................................................................................................................311

Plastics.............................................................................................................................311

Material safety data sheets...............................................................................................311

Recycling program............................................................................................................311

HP inkjet supplies recycling program...............................................................................311

Energy Star® notice.........................................................................................................311

Attention California users.................................................................................................312

Battery disposal in the Netherlands..................................................................................312

Battery disposal in Taiwan................................................................................................312

EU battery directive..........................................................................................................313

Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European

Union................................................................................................................................314

Regulatory notices..................................................................................................................315

Regulatory model identification number...........................................................................315

FCC statement..................................................................................................................316

Notice to users in Korea...................................................................................................316

VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan................................................316

Notice to users in Japan about the power cord................................................................317

Noise emission statement for Germany...........................................................................317

Toxic and hazardous substance table..............................................................................317

Declaration of conformity (European Economic Area).....................................................317

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HP Photosmart C6300 All-in-One series declaration of conformity..................................318

Regulatory wireless statements..............................................................................................318

Exposure to radio frequency radiation..............................................................................319

Notice to users in Brazil....................................................................................................319

Notice to users in Canada................................................................................................319

European Union regulatory notice....................................................................................320

Notice to users in Taiwan.................................................................................................320

Index............................................................................................................................................323

1 HP Photosmart C6300 All-in-

One series Help

For information about the HP All-in-One, see:

•“

HP All-in-One overview” on page 9 Find more information” on page 17

•“ Finish setting up the HP All-in-One” on page 19

•“ How do I?” on page 57

•“ Load originals and load paper” on page 59

•“ Print from your computer” on page 73

•“ Use the photo features” on page 93

•“ Use the scan features” on page 103

•“ Use the copy features” on page 107

•“ Use the reprint features” on page 117

•“ Maintain the HP All-in-One” on page 121

•“ Shop for ink supplies” on page 137

•“ HP warranty and support” on page 303

•“ Technical information” on page 309

•“

HP Photosmart C6300 All-in-

One series Help

HP Photosmart C6300 All-in-One series Help 7

One series Help

Chapter 1

HP Photosmart C6300 All-in-

8 HP Photosmart C6300 All-in-One series Help

2 HP All-in-One overview

Use the HP All-in-One to print documents or photos from your computer, print photos directly from a memory card or storage device, scan documents or photos, or make copies. HP papers that are specifically designed for the type of project you are printing produce the best results.

The HP All-in-One also provides built-in templates that you can use to print narrow- and wide-ruled notebook paper, graph paper, or music sheets that are perfect for your child’s homework assignments. You can even print a task checklist to keep track of your list of things to do.

This section contains the following topics:

•

The HP All-in-One at a glance Control panel overview

•

Menu overview

•

Enter text using the visual keyboard

•

Use the HP Photosmart Software

•

The HP All-in-One at a glance

Label Description

1 Color graphics display (also referred to as the display)

2 Control panel

3 Memory card slots and Photo light

4 Front USB port

5 Output tray

6 Paper tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender)

7 Main input tray (also referred to as the input tray)

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(continued)

Label Description

8 Photo tray

9 Ink cartridge door

10 Glass

11 Lid backing

12 Rear door

13 Ethernet port

14 Rear USB port

15 Power connection*

* Use only with the power adapter supplied by HP.

Control panel overview

This section describes the functions of the control panel buttons and lights, as well as the icons and sleep state on the display.

This section contains the following topics:

•

Control panel features Display icons

• Display sleep state

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Control panel features

The following diagram and related table provide a quick reference to the HP All-in-One control panel features.

Overview

Label Icon Name and Description

1 Color graphics display (also referred to as the display): Displays menus, photos, and

2 Home: Returns to the Home screen (the default screen when you turn on the

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messages. The display can be pulled up and angled for better viewing.

product).

(continued)

Label Icon Name and Description

3 Menu: Presents a set of options related to the current display.

4 Back: Returns to the previous screen on the display.

5 OK: Selects a menu setting, value, or photo on the display.

6 Directional pad: Allows you to navigate through photos and menu options by pressing

the up, down, left, or right arrow buttons.

If you are zooming in on a photo, you can also use the arrow buttons to pan around the photo and select a different area to print.

7 Zoom in +: Zooms in to enlarge the image on the display. You can also use this

button together with the arrows on the directional pad to adjust the crop box for printing.

8 Zoom out -: Zooms out to show more of a photo. If you press this button when a

photo is shown on the display at 100%, the Fit to Page feature is applied to the photo automatically.

9 Attention light: Indicates a problem occurred. See the display for more information.

10 Print Photos: Prints the photos selected on your memory card. If no photos are

currently selected, the product prints the photo currently showing on the display.

11 Red-Eye Removal: Turns the Red-Eye Removal feature on or off. This feature turns

on when a memory card is inserted. The product automatically corrects red-eye coloring in all the photos in the print queue.

12 Start Copy Black: Starts a black-and-white copy.

13 Start Copy Color: Starts a color copy.

14 Start Scan: Opens the Scan Menu where you can select a destination for your

scan.

15 Cancel: Stops the current operation.

16 Setup: Opens the Setup menu where you can change product settings and perform

maintenance functions.

17 Help: Opens the Help Menu on the display where you can select a topic to learn

more about it. From the Home screen, pressing Help lists the topics for which help is available. Depending on the topic you select, the topic will appear on the display or on your computer screen. When viewing screens other than the Home screen, the

Help button provides help applicable to the current screen.

18 On: Turns the product on or off. When the product is off, a minimal amount of power

is still used. To completely remove power, turn off the product, and then unplug the power cord.

19 Wireless network indicator light: Indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless

network.

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Overview

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Display icons

The following icons can appear at the top right side of the display to provide important information about the HP All-in-One.

Icon Purpose

Shows that the ink level in all the ink cartridges is 50% or more.

Shows that one or more of the ink cartridges are low on ink. You should replace the ink cartridge when the print quality is no longer acceptable.

Shows that an unknown ink cartridge is inserted. This icon might appear if an ink cartridge contains non-HP ink.

Indicates that there is a wired network connection.

Indicates the presence and signal strength of a wireless network connection.

Display sleep state

Overview

To prolong the life of the display, the HP All-in-One returns to the Home screen after 10 minutes of inactivity. After 15 minutes of inactivity, the display goes into a sleep state and the screen shuts off completely. The display turns back on when you press a control panel button, insert a memory card, lift the lid, or access the HP All-in-One from a connected computer.

Menu overview

The following topics provide a quick reference to top-level menus available from the Home screen and buttons on the control panel.

•

Copy Menu Photo Menu

• Scan Menu

•

Indicates the presence of an ad hoc wireless network connection.

Indicates that the Printer and PC Adapter with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology is connected to the front USB port.

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• Setup Menu

•

Copy Menu

When you select Copy on the Home screen, the Number of copies screen appears. The following options are available when you press the Menu button from the Number of

copies screen.

Size

Quality

Lighter/Darker

Preview

Crop

Paper Size

Paper Type

Margin Shift

Enhancements

Set as New Defaults

Photo Menu

The following options are available when you select Photo from the Home screen or insert a memory card.

Help Menu

Scan Menu

The following options are available when you press Start Scan on the control panel or select Scan from the Home screen.

Scan and Reprint

Scan to Computer

Scan to Memory Card

Scan to USB Flash Drive

Setup Menu

The following options are available when you press Setup on the control panel.

Printable School Papers

Network

Create

View & Print

Save

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Help Menu

Tools

Preferences

Bluetooth

The Help Menu provides quick access to key help topics. It is available if you press Help when the Home screen is showing on the display. If you select one of the first five

topics, the help appears on the display. If you select one of the remaining topics, the help appears on your computer. The following options are available.

Use Control Panel

Insert Ink Cartridges

Load Paper in Photo Tray

Load Paper in Main Tray

Load Original on Scanner

How Do I...

Error Messages

General Troubleshooting

Networking Troubleshooting

Use Memory Card

Get Support

Enter text using the visual keyboard

You can enter text or symbols by using the visual keyboard that automatically appears on the display when you need to enter text. For example, the visual keyboard automatically appears when you are setting up a wired or wireless network, or the Bluetooth device name.

To enter text using the visual keyboard

Overview

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1. To select a letter, number, or symbol in the visual keyboard, press the arrows on the

directional pad to highlight the appropriate selection.

To enter lowercase letters, uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols

• To enter lowercase letters, select the abc button on the visual keyboard, and then

press OK.

• To enter uppercase letters, select the ABC button on the visual keyboard, and

then press OK.

• To enter numbers, select the 123 button on the visual keyboard, and then press OK.

• To enter symbols, select the .@! button on the visual keyboard, and then press

OK.

2. After you highlight the appropriate letter, number, or symbol, press OK on the control

panel to select it. The selection appears on the display.

TIP: To erase a letter, number, or symbol, select Clear on the visual keyboard,

and then press OK.

3. When you are finished entering text, numbers, or symbols, select Done on the visual

keyboard, and then press OK.

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.

Use the HP Photosmart Software 15

Overview

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Overview

16 HP All-in-One overview

3 Find 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.

Start Here guide

The Start Here guide provides instructions for setting up the HP All-in-One, including printhead installation, ink cartridge insertion, paper loading, and software installation. Make sure you follow the steps in the Start Here guide in order.

If you have problems during setup, check the Start Here guide for troubleshooting information, or see “ onscreen Help.

Basics Guide

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 animations

The HP Photosmart animations, located in the relevant sections of the onscreen Help, show you how to complete key tasks on the HP All-in-One. You will learn how to load paper, insert a memory card, replace the ink cartridges, and scan originals.

Onscreen Help

The onscreen Help provides detailed instructions on using all features of the HP All-in-One.

The How Do I? section provides links so you can quickly find information

•

on performing common tasks. The HP All-in-One overview section provides general information about

•

the main features of the HP All-in-One. The Troubleshooting section provides information about resolving errors

•

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.

www.hp.com/support If you have Internet access, you can get help and support from the HP Web

site. This Web site offers technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information.

Troubleshooting” on page 139 in this

Find more information 17

Find more information

Chapter 3

Find more information

18 Find more information

4 Finish setting up the HP All-in-

One

After you have completed the steps in your Start Here guide, refer to this section to help you finish setting up the HP All-in-One. This section contains important setup-related information for your product.

This section contains the following topics:

•

Set your preferences Connect to a computer

• Connect to a Bluetooth® device

•

Set your preferences

Before you begin using your product, you should review and, if necessary, adjust the general settings described in this section.

This section contains the following topics:

•

Set your language and country/region Set the default paper tray for PictBridge/DPOF/UPnP printing

• Enable faster browsing of photos

• Set the energy save mode

• Set the paper tray for printing from a Bluetooth device

• Restore the factory defaults

• Play a slideshow on the display

•

Finish setup

Set your language and country/region

The language setting determines which language the HP All-in-One uses to show messages on the display. The country/region setting determines the default paper sizes and layouts for printing. You can change these settings at any time by using the following procedure.

To set your language and country/region

1. Press Setup.

2. Press the down arrow button to highlight Preferences, and then press OK.

3. Press the down arrow button to highlight Set Language, and then press OK.

4. Press the down arrow button to scroll through the languages. When the language you

want to use is highlighted, press OK.

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5. When prompted, press the down arrow button to highlight Yes for confirmation, and

then press OK. The Preferences menu reappears.

6. Press the down arrow button to highlight Set Country/Region, and then press OK.

7. Press the down arrow button to scroll through the countries/regions. When the

country/region you want to use is highlighted, press OK.

8. When prompted, press the down arrow button to highlight Yes for confirmation, and

Finish setup

then press OK.

Set the default paper tray for PictBridge/DPOF/UPnP printing

You can set the default paper tray to use when you print photos from a Pictbridge device, DPOF file, or a Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) device. This setting only applies to print jobs where the paper size settings are not specified on the Pictbridge device, DPOF file, or the UPnP device.

To set the default paper tray

1. Press Setup.

2. Press the down arrow button to highlight Preferences, and then press OK.

3. Press the down arrow button to highlight Device-Printer Tray Select, and then press

OK.

4. Press the down arrow or the up arrow button to highlight one of the following, and

then press OK.

• Prompt for Tray: This option prompts for selecting a tray whenever a print job is

sent.

• Photo Tray: This selects the photo tray.

• Main Tray: This selects the main input tray.

Enable faster browsing of photos

You can set up the HP All-in-One to enable faster photo browsing by writing small thumbnails to the memory card. The thumbnails take up a relatively small amount of space and are used to speed up the browsing performance of photos on the card.

NOTE: This feature is on by default.

To turn faster browsing on or off

1. Press Setup.

2. Press the down arrow button to highlight Preferences, and then press OK.

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3. Press the down arrow button to highlight Enable Faster Browsing, and then press

OK.

4. Press the down arrow or the up arrow button to highlight On or Off, and then press

OK.

Set the energy save mode

When you turn off the HP All-in-One, it goes into Energy Save mode by default. This makes the product more energy efficient, but also means it can take longer than expected to turn the product on. Additionally, when turned off in Energy Save mode, the HP All-inOne might not be able to complete some automated maintenance tasks. If you routinely see messages on the display about a real-time clock failure or if you want to reduce the start-up time, you can turn off the Energy Save mode.

NOTE: This feature is on by default.

To turn energy saving mode on or off

1. Press Setup.

2. Press the down arrow button to highlight Preferences, and then press OK.

3. Press the down arrow button to highlight Energy Save Mode, and then press OK.

4. Press the down arrow or the up arrow button to highlight On or Off, and then press

OK.

Finish setup

Set the paper tray for printing from a Bluetooth device

Set the default paper tray to use when you print photos from a Bluetooth device.

To set the paper tray for printing from a Bluetooth device

1. Press Setup.

2. Press the down arrow button to highlight Bluetooth, and then press OK.

3. Press the down arrow button to highlight Bluetooth Tray Select, and then press

OK.

4. Press the down arrow button to highlight Main Tray or Photo Tray, and then press

OK.

Restore the factory defaults

You can restore the current settings to what they were when you purchased the HP Allin-One.

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NOTE: Restoring the factory defaults will not affect any changes you made to scan

settings and the language and country/region settings.

You can perform this process from the control panel only.

To restore the factory defaults

1. Press Setup.

Finish setup

2. Press the down arrow button to highlight Tools, and then press OK.

3. Press the down arrow button to highlight Restore Factory Defaults, and then press

OK.

The factory default settings are restored.

Play a slideshow on the display

You can set up the HP All-in-One to play a slideshow on the display, similar to a screensaver on a computer, when you are not using the product.

There are two types of slideshows that you can enable:

• Demo Mode: appears after the HP All-in-One is inactive for one minute. The HP All-

in-One shows interactive slides that enable you to try various features of the product. If Demo Mode is on, the product will not go to a low power sleep mode. Demo

Mode is off by default.

NOTE: HP recommends leaving Demo Mode off.

• Tips Slideshow: appears only after you print from the computer. The HP All-in-One

shows a short set of slides with information describing special features available on the product. The slideshow plays twice and then the display returns to the Home screen. Tips Slideshow is on by default.

To turn the demo mode on or off

1. Press Setup.

2. Press the down arrow button to highlight Tools, and then press OK.

3. Press the down arrow button to highlight Demo Mode, and then press OK.

4. Press the down arrow or the up arrow button to highlight On or Off, and then press

OK.

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To turn the tips slideshow on or off

1. Press Setup.

2. Press the down arrow button to highlight Tools, and then press OK.

3. Press the down arrow button to highlight Tips Slideshow, and then press OK.

4. Press the down arrow or the up arrow button to highlight On or Off, and then press

OK.

Connect to a computer

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 connect the HP All-in-One to either a wired or wireless network.

Description Recommended number

USB connection One computer connected

Wired (Ethernet) network connection

Integrated Wireless (WLAN 802.11) network connection

Printer sharing Up to five computers.

of connected computers for best performance

with a USB cable to the rear USB 2.0 High Speed port on the HP All-in-One.

Up to five computers connected to an HP Allin-One using a hub or router.

Up to five computers connected using a wireless router (infrastructure mode).

One computer (ad hoc mode).

The host computer must be on at all times in order to print from the other computers.

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 Start Here guide for detailed instructions.

Follow the instructions in

“Set up the HP All-in-One on a wired (Ethernet) network” on page 25.

Follow instructions in “Set

up the HP All-in-One on an integrated wireless (WLAN 802.11) network” on page 27.

Follow the instructions in

“

USB connection”

on page 23.

Finish setup

USB connection

The HP All-in-One supports a rear USB 2.0 High Speed port for connection to a computer.

If you use a USB cable to connect the HP All-in-One to a computer on a network, you can set up printer sharing on your computer. This enables other computers on the network to print to the HP All-in-One, using your computer as the host.

The host computer (your computer, connected directly to the HP All-in-One by a USB cable) has full software functionality. Other computers, which are referred to as the

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clients, have access only to the print features. HP recommends upto 5 computers for the best performance. You must perform other functions from the host computer or from the control panel on the HP All-in-One.

To connect the product with the USB cable

▲ Refer to the Start Here guide that came with your product for information on

Finish setup

To enable printer sharing on a Windows computer

▲ Refer to the user guide that came with your computer or see the Windows onscreen

Network connection

This section describes how to connect the HP All-in-One to a network and how to view and manage network settings.

If you want to: See this section:

connecting to a computer with a USB cable.

NOTE: Do not connect the USB cable to the product until you are prompted to

do so.

Help.

Connect to a wired (Ethernet) network. “Set up the HP All-in-One on a wired (Ethernet)

Connect to a wireless network with a wireless router (infrastructure).

Connect directly to a wireless-capable computer without a wireless router (ad hoc).

Install the HP Photosmart Software for use in a networked environment.

Add connections to more computers on the network.

Change the HP All-in-One from a USB connection to a network connection.

NOTE: Use the instructions in this section if

you first installed the HP All-in-One with a USB connection, and you now want to change to either a wireless or Ethernet network connection.

View or change the network settings. “Manage your network settings” on page 36

Find troubleshooting information. “Network troubleshooting” on page 149

Learn what a specific networking term means. “Network glossary” on page 48

network” on page 25

“Set up the HP All-in-One on an integrated wireless (WLAN 802.11) network” on page 27

“Set up the HP All-in-One using an ad hoc wireless connection” on page 30

“Install the software for a network connection” on page 34

“Connect to additional computers on a network” on page 35

“Change the HP All-in-One from a USB connection to a network connection” on page 35

NOTE: You can connect the HP All-in-One to either a wireless or wired network, but

not both at the same time.

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Set up the HP All-in-One on a wired (Ethernet) network

This section describes how to connect the HP All-in-One to a router, switch, or hub using an Ethernet cable and how to install the HP Photosmart Software for a network connection. This is known as a wired or Ethernet network.

Finish setup

To set up the HP All-in-One on a wired network, you need to do the following:

First, collect all of the required materials. “What you need for a wired network”

Next, connect to a wired network. “Connect the HP All-in-One to the network”

Finally, install the software. “Install the software for a network connection”

See this section:

on page 25

on page 26

on page 34

What you need for a wired network

Before you connect the HP All-in-One to a network, make sure you have all of the required materials.

A functional Ethernet network that includes a router, switch, or hub with an Ethernet

❑

port. CAT-5 Ethernet cable.

❑

Although standard Ethernet cables look similar to standard telephone cables, they are not interchangeable. There is a different number of wires in each one, and each has a different connector. An Ethernet cable connector (also called an RJ-45

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connector) is wider and thicker and always has 8 contacts on the end. A phone connector has between 2 and 6 contacts.

A desktop computer or laptop with an Ethernet connection.

❑

NOTE: The HP All-in-One supports both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps Ethernet

networks. If you are purchasing, or have purchased, a network interface card (NIC), make sure it can operate at either speed.

Finish setup

Connect the HP All-in-One to the network

To connect the HP All-in-One to the network, use the Ethernet port on the back of the product.

To connect the product to the network

1. Remove the yellow plug from the back of the product.

2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the product.

3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an available port on your Ethernet

router or switch.

4. Once you have connected the product to the network, install the software.

Set up the HP All-in-One on an integrated wireless (WLAN 802.11) network

The HP All-in-One uses an internal networking component that supports a wireless network.

For optimal performance and security in your wireless network, HP recommends you use a wireless router or access point (802.11) to connect the product and the other network elements. When network elements are connected through a wireless router or access point, this is called an infrastructure network.

The advantages of a wireless infrastructure network as compared to an ad hoc network include:

• Advanced network security

• Enhanced reliability

• Network flexibility

• Better performance

• Shared Broadband Internet access

Finish setup

To set up the HP All-in-One on an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network, you need to do the following:

First, collect all of the required materials. “What you need for an integrated wireless

Next, connect the HP All-in-One to the wireless router, and run the Wireless Setup Wizard.

Finally, install the software. “Install the software for a network connection”

See this section:

WLAN 802.11 network” on page 27

“Connect to an integrated wireless WLAN

802.11 network” on page 28

on page 34

What you need for an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network

To connect the HP All-in-One to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network, you will need the following:

A wireless 802.11 network that includes a wireless router or access point

❑

(recommended). A desktop computer or laptop with either wireless networking support, or a network

❑

interface card (NIC). The computer must be connected to the wireless network that you intend to install the HP All-in-One on.

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