HP Deskjet 6620 User Manual

HP Deskjet 6600 series printer User's Guide

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

• Notices

• Special features

• Getting started

• Connecting to the printer

• Printing photos from a digital camera

• Printing photos from a computer

• Printing other documents

• Printing tips

• Printer software

• Maintenance

• Troubleshooting

• Optional accessories

• Specifications

• Supplies

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2 Notices

• Notices and acknowledgements

• Terms and conventions

2.1 Notices and acknowledgements

Hewlett-Packard company notices

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

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

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

Acknowledgements

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

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

Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

PictBridge is a trademark of the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA).

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

2.2 Terms and conventions

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

Terms

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

Cautions, warnings, and notes

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

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

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

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

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

Note: For great results use HP products.

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3 Special features

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

• Built-in networking capabilities: Connect to a wired network without using an
external print server.

• Ink-backup mode: Ink-backup mode lets you continue printing with one print
cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of ink.

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

• Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper: Use the printer software to print
up to 16 pages on a single sheet of paper.

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

• Digital photo printing: Use the enhanced digital photo printing capabilities.

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

cartridge.

• Direct camera printing: Use the PictBridge port on the front of the printer to print
photographs directly from a digital camera.

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

Sided Printing Accessory to print two-sided documents automatically.

• Optional Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray: Purchase
a Optional Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray to print two-
sided documents automatically and load small media from the back of the
printer.

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

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

capability.

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4 Getting started

For an overview of the printer features, see the printer features page.

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

• Buttons and lights

• Print Cartridge Status lights

• Paper trays

• Photo/envelope feeder

• Print cartridges

• Ink-backup mode

• Automatic Paper Type Sensor

• PictBridge port

For a description of the optional accessories, see the optional accessories page.

4.1 Printer features

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

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1. Buttons and lights

2. Paper trays

3. Photo/envelope feeder

4. PictBridge port

1. Print cartridges

2. Automatic Paper-Type Sensor (not illustrated)

3. Ink-backup mode (not illustrated)

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1. Rear USB port

2. Wired Ethernet port

Optional accessories

Automatic Two-Sided
Printing Accessory (optional)

250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray
Accessory (optional)

Auto Two-Sided Print
Accessory with Small Paper
Tray (optional)

4.2 Buttons and lights

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

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1. Power button and light

2. Print Cancel button

3. Resume button and light

4. Network light

5. Report Page button

6. Print Cartridge Status lights

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

• Report Page button

• Network light

• Print Cartridge Status lights

Power button and light

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

The Power light flashes when the printer is processing.

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

Print Cancel button

Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job.

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Resume button and light

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

4.3 Print Cartridge Status lights

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

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

On and solid Low on ink

Flashing Service required

1. Print Cartridge Status lights

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

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

4.4 Paper trays

The printer has two paper trays:

• In tray

• Out tray

In tray

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

1. In tray

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

1. Paper-width guide

2. Paper-length guide

Out tray

Printed pages are deposited in the Out tray.

1. Out tray

2. Photo/envelope feeder

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

Raise the Out tray to load paper.

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

1. Out-tray extension

2. Out-tray extension stop

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

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

4.5 Photo/envelope feeder

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

• Envelopes

• Photos

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• Postcards

1. Photo/envelope feeder

Envelopes

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

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

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

3. Print the envelope.

Photos

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

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

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

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

Note: If the photo paper touches the back of the paper tray, you have pushed

the feeder in as far as it needs to go.

4. Print the photo.

Postcards

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

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

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

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

4. Print the postcard.

4.6 Print cartridges

Four print cartridges are available for use with the printer.

1. Black

2. Tri-color

3. Photo

4. Gray photo

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

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Using print cartridges

Everyday printing

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

For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents,
remove the black print cartridge and use a photo print cartridge in combination with
the tri-color print cartridge.

For outstanding black and white photographs, remove the black print cartridge and
use a gray photo print cartridge in combination with the tri-color print cartridge.

Replacing print cartridges

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

You can find the selection number in these places:

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

1. Selection number label

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

• HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies
panel.

If a print cartridge runs out of ink, the printer can operate in the ink-backup mode.

For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation
page.

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4.7 Ink-backup mode

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

To remove a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page.

Ink-backup mode output

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

Installed print cartridge Result

Black print cartridge. Colors are printed as grayscale.

Tri-color print cartridge. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black.

Photo print cartridge. Colors are printed as grayscale.

Gray photo print cartridge. Colors are printed as grayscale.

Note: It is recommended that you do not use the photo print cartridge or the gray

photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode.

Exiting ink-backup mode

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

To install a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page.

4.8 Automatic Paper-Type Sensor

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

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

Do not place the printer in direct sunlight. Direct sunlight can interfere with the
Automatic Paper-Type Sensor.

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

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

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

Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray.

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5 Connecting to the printer

• Connecting to a digital camera

• USB

• Wired Ethernet networking

• Ethernet basics

• Ethernet network examples

• Installing the printer on an Ethernet network

• Connecting the printer to an Ethernet network

• Installing the printer software

• Ethernet lights

• Report Page button

• Network light

• HP Report page

• Embedded Web server (EWS)

• Resetting the printer to the factory default settings

• Networking glossary

5.1 USB

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

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

5.2 Wired Ethernet networking

For setup information, click one of the following options:

• Ethernet basics

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• Installing the printer on an Ethernet network

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

• Ethernet lights

• Report Page button

• Network light

• HP Report page

• Embedded Web server (EWS)

Other information:

• Resetting the printer to the factory defaults

• Troubleshooting

• Glossary

5.2.1 Ethernet basics

The printer's built-in Ethernet feature allows you to connect the printer directly to
a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet network without the aid of an external print server.

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

instructions.

Hardware

Hubs, switches, and routers

On an Ethernet network, devices, such as computers and printers, are each
connected to a network hub, switch, or router.

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

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

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

• Routers primarily connect different networks (for example, connecting a home
network to the Internet). Routers are active. Routers have network
administration tools, such as firewalls and DHCP. A router can act as a

gateway, while a hub and a switch cannot.

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

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1. RJ-45 plug

Network communication

TCP/IP

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

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

called TCP/IP.

Each device on a network identifies itself with a unique IP address. Most networks
use a software tool, such as DHCP or AutoIP, to automatically assign IP addresses.

Internet connections

Networks may or may not be connected to the Internet.

If you place the printer on a network connected to the Internet, it is recommended
that you use a gateway so that the printer's IP address is assigned through DHCP.

A gateway can either be a router or a Macintosh OSX computer running Internet

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

came with the computer.

Rendezvous

Rendezvous® is a networking feature available with Mac OS X v10.2 and higher.

Rendezvous allows you to create instant IP-based wired or wireless networks of
computers and devices without any configuration.

For more information about Rendezvous, see the documentation that came with
your computer.

Note: Hewlett-Packard supports Rendezvous for Mac OS X v 10.2.3 and higher.

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Ethernet network examples

To see some examples of Ethernet networks, see the Ethernet network examples
page.

Printing

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

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

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

5.2.2 Ethernet network examples

These are some common Ethernet network configurations:

Shared Internet connection with a router acting as a gateway

In this example, a router manages the network connections and acts as a

gateway between the network and the Internet.

Shared Internet connection with a computer acting as a gateway

In this example, the network devices are connected to a hub. A Macintosh OSX
computer on the network acts as the gateway between the network and the Internet.
The gateway computer uses Internet Sharing to manage the network connections
and provide Internet access to the other devices.

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DSL or cable Internet connection without a gateway

This example looks similar to the first example. However, in this example, the
network devices are connected to a hub, rather than a router. The hub is directly
connected to the Internet.

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

Ethernet network without an Internet connection

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

5.2.3 Installing the printer on an Ethernet network

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

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

• Connecting the printer to an Ethernet network

• Installing the printer software

5.2.4 Connecting the printer to an Ethernet network

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

1. If necessary, set up the printer hardware.

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

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2. Verify that the printer is powered on.

3. Connect the Ethernet cable to an available port on the network hub or router.

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

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

5. Do one of the following:

State of the Link light Task

On

Go to step 6.

Off

6. Print an HP Report page.

7. Install the printer software on each computer that will use the printer.

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

Repeat steps 2 through 4. If the lights are still off, then
verify the following items:

• The printer is powered on.

• The network hub or router is powered on.

• All cable connections are secure.

• You are using an Ethernet cable.

5.2.5 Installing the printer software

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

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• The printer is set up and powered on.

• The network hub, switch, or router is powered on and functioning properly.

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

• The printer is installed on the network.

Software installation

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

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

2. Double-click the HP Deskjet 6600 installer icon, and then follow the onscreen
instructions.

3. On the Connection Type screen, select Wired Network (802.3), and then click
Next.

4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the software installation.

5. On the Add Printer screen, click Open Print Center.

6. Click Add Printer.

7. Do one of the following depending on the version of Mac OS X you are using:

• Mac OS x v 10.2.3: Select Rendezvous.

• Mac OS x v 10.2.2 and lower: Select HP IP Printing, and then click the
Discover button.

8. Select the printer, and then click the Add button.

9. Close Print Center.

5.2.6 Ethernet lights

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

Link light

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

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State of the Link light State of the printer

On

Connected to an Ethernet network and powered on.

Off

Not connected to an Ethernet network or powered off.

Activity light

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

State of the Activity light State of the printer

Flashing

Receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet
connection.

Off

Not receiving or transmitting data over the Ethernet
connection.

5.2.7 Report Page button

Use the Report Page button to do the following:

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• Print an HP Report page

• Reset the printer to the factory defaults

1. Report Page button

5.2.8 Network light

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

Status of the light

On

Status of the printer
network connection

Connected to an Ethernet
network.

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Status of the light

Off

Status of the printer
network connection

Not connected to an
Ethernet network.

5.2.9 HP Report page

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

PictBridge connections.

Printing an HP Report page

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

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

Selecting the language

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

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

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

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

For example, to print the page in French, press and hold down the Report
Page button, press the Resume button twice, and then release the Report
Page button.

Understanding the HP Report page

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

General information

General information applies to Ethernet networks:

Item Meaning

The printer's network status:

Network Status

Active Connection Type

URL

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

Firmware Revision

Host Name The printer's host name on the network.

IP Address The printer's current IP address on the network.

Subnet Mask The printer's subnet mask.

Default Gateway The printer's gateway address.

• Ready: The printer is ready to print.

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

The type of network the printer is connected to:

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

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

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

embedded Web server.

Revision number of the printer's internal software.

This item may be requested by HP Service and
Support.

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Item Meaning

How the printer obtained its IP address:

Configuration Source

DNS Server

mDNS

Admin Password

Link Config

• Automatic: AutoIP or DHCP

• Manual: Static IP address

The IP address of the printer's domain name server.
Not Specified means that no IP address has been set.
This setting does not apply to the printer.

The printer's mDNS service name on the network.

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

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

• Set: A password is required.

• Not Set: A password is not required.

The network link configuration:

• 10T-Full

• 10T-Half

• 100TX-Full

• 100TX-Half

802.11 wireless

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

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

Item Meaning

Number of packets sent without error.

Total Packets Transmitted

Total Packets Received

This item may be requested by HP Service and
Support.

Number of packets received without error.

This item may be requested by HP Service and
Support.

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Item Meaning

• Connected: The printer is connected to a digital

PictBridge Status

PictBridge Last Error

camera.

• Error: Something is wrong with the PictBridge
connection.

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

5.2.10 Embedded Web server (EWS)

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

Use the printer's EWS to do the following:

• Check the printer's status.

• Adjust the printer's network configuration.

• Check estimated ink levels in the print

cartridges.

• View network statistics.

• Visit HP's Web site for support information and

to purchase supplies.

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

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

Follow these steps to open the EWS:

1. Launch your Internet browser.

Use Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, Netscape 4.75 or higher, or Apple
Safariâ„¢.

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

Note: If your computer uses a proxy server to access the Internet, you might need

to configure your browser to by-pass the proxy server in order to access
the EWS.

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

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Note: For instructions on using the printer's EWS, see the online help. To open

the online help, click Help under the Other Links heading.

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

5.2.11 Resetting the printer to the factory default settings

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

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

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

server (EWS) administrator password.

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

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

1. Verify that the printer is powered on.

2. Press and hold down the Report Page button.

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

4. Release the Report Page button.

5.2.12 Networking glossary

numbers

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

a

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

b

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

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

d

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

e

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

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

Ethernet cable: There are two types of Ethernet cables. A straight-through cable is
the most common and is used to connect devices on a network to a hub or router.
A crossover cable is used to connect two devices that have Ethernet ports but that
are not hubs or routers. Use a CAT-5 cable with an RJ-45 plug to connect the printer
to an Ethernet network.

f

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

g

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

h

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

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

i

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

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

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

l

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

m

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

Mb/s (megabits per second): The measure for the rate at which a network functions.
For example, 1 Mb/s equals 1,000,000 bits per second (or 125,000 bytes per
second).

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

p

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

Protocol: A language that devices on a network use to communicate with each other.
A popular network protocol is TCP/IP.

r

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

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

s

Static IP address: An IP address that is manually assigned to a device on a network.
A static IP address remains fixed until changed manually. Alternative methods for
assigning IP address are DHCP and AutoIP.

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

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

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

t

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

u

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

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6 Printing photos from a digital camera

Learn how to print photos directly from a digital camera:

• PictBridge description

• PictBridge printing instructions

• PictBridge troubleshooting

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

PictBridge

6.1 PictBridge

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

1. PictBridge port

Note: When two PictBridge devices communicate, they provide only the services

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

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

6.2 PictBridge printing

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

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• A PictBridge-compatible camera

• A digital camera USB cable

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

Printing

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

1. Load photo paper into the printer.

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

• Small photos

• Large photos

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

Tray

2. Connect your camera to the PictBridge port on the front of the printer using the
USB cable supplied with your camera.

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

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

Note: When the camera is connected correctly, the Connection light is

illuminated. The Connection light blinks green when printing from the
camera. If the camera is not PictBridge-compatible or is not in
PictBridge mode, the Error light flashes.

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

6.3 PictBridge problems

Images in a connected digital camera do not print

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

• The digital camera is not PictBridge-compatible.

• The digital camera is not in PictBridge mode.

• The images are not in a supported format.

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

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

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

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

• EXIF/JPEG

• JPEG

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

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PictBridge lights are flashing

State of the lights Task

Connection light and the Error light are flashing

The printer has lost connection
with the camera while printing.

Check the USB connection.

Connection light is on and the Error light is
flashing

The camera has lost power.

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

Connection light is on and the Error light flashes
twice

The camera has requested an
unsupported command.

6.4 Using the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray when printing from a digital camera

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

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Configuring the printer to feed paper from the accessory

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

1. Press and hold down the Report Page button.

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

3. Release the Report Page button.

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

into the accessory and then follow the PictBridge printing instructions.

Note: For printing PictBridge photos, the printer only needs to be configured to

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

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

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

1. Press and hold down the Report Page button.

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

3. Release the Report Page button.

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7 Printing photos from a computer

Select the type of photograph that you want to print:

Borderless Photos

Small borderless photo Large borderless photo Panoramic borderless photo

Photos with a white border

Small photo

with a white border

Enhancing your photos

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

features.

PictBridge

Use the printer PictBridge port to print photos directly from a digital camera.

Large photo

with a white border

Panoramic photo

with a white border

7.1 Enhancing your photos

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

• Use the HP digital photography options to touch up photos.

• Achieve the highest resolution with Maximum dpi.

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

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Learn how to add professional touches to your digital photographs:

• Use the photo print cartridge for great colors.

• Use these software options for advanced color settings:

• Color options

• CMYK settings

• Advanced color management

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

• Print black-and-white photos.

• Print to the edges of the photo paper with borderless printing.

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

7.2 Printing digital photographs

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

Accessing the digital photography options

1. Open the Print dialog box.

2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

3. Click the Digital Photo tab.

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Using the digital photography options

1. Options Menu: Select from the following options:

• Red eye removal: Click On to remove or reduce red-eye in the photograph.

• Digital flash: Adjust the exposure in dark areas of photos to bring out detail.
Click Auto to allow the printer driver to automatically balance lightness and
darkness.

• Contrast enhancement: Adjust the contrast to your preference. Click
Auto to allow the printer driver to automatically balance the contrast.

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

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

• Sharpness: Adjust the image sharpness to your preference. Click Auto to
allow the printer driver to automatically set the level of sharpening for the
image.

7.3 Maximum dpi

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

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The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi print mode is the highest quality resolution for this
printer. When 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is selected in the printer driver, the tri-color
print cartridge prints in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode (up to 4800 x 1200
optimized dpi color and 1200-input dpi). If a photo print cartridge is also installed,
the print quality is enhanced. A photo print cartridge can be purchased separately
if it is not included with your printer.

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

1. Open the Print dialog box.

2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

3. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Photo Paper, and then click the
appropriate photo paper type.

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

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

7.4 Saving money when printing photos

HP Everyday Photo Paper

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

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

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

Print quality to Best or Maximum dpi.

7.5 Photo print cartridge

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

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

Installing the photo print cartridge

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

For more information, see the print cartridge installation page.

Using the photo print cartridge

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

1. Open the Print dialog box.

2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

3. Select the appropriate photo paper type from the Paper Type drop-down list.

4. Select one of the following print-quality modes from the Quality drop-down list.

• Normal

• Best

• Maximum dpi

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

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Storing the photo print cartridge

To maintain the health of the print cartridge, follow the print cartridge storage

guidelines.

7.6 Using color options

Adjusting the color options causes the printed colors to differ from the colors that
appear on your computer monitor.

Follow these steps to set color options:

1. Open the Print dialog box.

2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

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

4. Click the Color Options tab.

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5. Adjust the Saturation, Brightness, and Color Tone to affect how overall colors
are printed.

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

7.7 CMYK settings

Follow these steps to specify the CMYK settings:

1. Open the Print dialog box.

2. Click the Paper Type/Quality tab.

3. Click the CMYK tab.

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4. Adjust the Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black sliders to specify the level of each
color that is used in printing.

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

7.8 Advanced color management

Color management defines the range of colors that can be printed. The printer
software translates the colors of your document from their current color settings to
the color-management option that is selected.

Follow these steps to select a color-management option:

1. Open the Print dialog box.

2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

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

• AdobeRGB: When printing from a professional application with
AdobeRGB, turn off the color management in the application and allow the
printer software to manage the color space. Use the AdobeRGB setting for
documents or photos that were originally created in the AdobeRGB color
space.

• ColorSync: This option allows the printer driver to manage the color of the
document.

• Managed by application: This option allows the application from which you
are printing to manage the color of the document.

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

7.9 Gray photo print cartridge

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

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

Installing the gray photo print cartridge

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

For more information, see the print cartridge installation page.

Using the gray photo print cartridge

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

photo.

Storing the gray photo print cartridge

To maintain the health of the print cartridge, follow the print cartridge storage

guidelines.

7.10 Printing black-and-white photos

You can perform the following tasks with the printer:

• Print a black-and-white photo

• Print a color photo in black-and-white

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

Printing a black-and-white photo

To print a photo that is already black-and-white, simply follow the instructions for
the type and size of photo that you want to print.

Printing a color photo in black and white

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

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1. Open the Print dialog box.

2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

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

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

7.11 Printing borderless photos

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

Guidelines

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

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

Printing

Follow these steps to print a borderless document:

1. Open the file that you want to print.

2. Open the Page Setup dialog box.

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

4. Click OK.

5. Open the Print dialog box.

6. Select the Borderless Printing panel.

7. Select the Print Borderless check box.

Note: Use the Borderless Expansion slider to adjust the image size in order

to prevent a white border from appearing on the printed photo if the
image does not quite fit on the selected paper size. Adjusting the
Borderless Expansion slider makes only a slight change in the image
size. Also, adjusting the Borderless Expansion slider might cause
some of the image to be clipped.

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

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

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7.12 Storing and handling photo paper

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

Storage

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

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

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

Handling

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

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

7.13 Small borderless photos

Guidelines

• For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri­color print cartridge.

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

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

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

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

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

Preparing to print

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

To print multiple photos, follow these steps:

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

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

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

4. Verify that the photo paper is flat.

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

5. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down.
If you are using a photo paper that has a tear-off tab, verify that the tab is
pointing away from the printer.

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

7. Replace the Out tray.

Printing

Follow these steps to print a borderless document:

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Size: The appropriate borderless paper size

• Orientation: The appropriate orientation

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2. Click OK.

3. Open the Print dialog box.

4. Select the Borderless Printing panel.

5. Select the Print Borderless check box.

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

• Source: Upper tray

• Paper Type: Automatic or the appropriate photo paper type

• Quality: Best or Maximum dpi

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

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

7.14 Large borderless photos

Guidelines

• For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri­color print cartridge.

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

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

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

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

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

Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

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

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

4. Verify that the photo paper is flat.

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

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

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6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

7. Lower the Out tray.

Printing

Follow these steps to print a borderless document:

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Size: The appropriate borderless paper size

• Orientation: The appropriate orientation

2. Click OK.

3. Open the Print dialog box.

4. Select the Borderless Printing panel.

5. Select the Print Borderless check box.

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

• Source: Upper tray

• Paper Type: Automatic or the appropriate photo paper type

• Quality: Best or Maximum dpi

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

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

7.15 Panoramic borderless photos

Guidelines

• For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri­color print cartridge.

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

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

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

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

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

Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

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

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

4. Verify that the photo paper is flat.

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

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

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

Note: Some panoramic paper sizes may extend beyond the edge of the In

tray. When printing on such papers, be sure to slide the paper width­guide firmly against the edge of the paper.

7. Lower the Out tray.

Printing

Follow these steps to print a borderless document:

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Size: The appropriate borderless paper size

• Orientation: The appropriate orientation

2. Click OK.

3. Open the Print dialog box.

4. Select the Borderless Printing panel.

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5. Select the Print Borderless check box.

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

• Source: Upper tray

• Paper Type: Automatic or the appropriate photo paper type

• Quality: Best or Maximum dpi

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

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

7.16 Small photos with a white border

Guidelines

• For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri­color print cartridge.

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

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

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

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

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

Preparing to print

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

To print multiple photos, follow these steps:

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

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

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

4. Verify that the photo paper is flat.

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

5. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down.
If you are using a photo paper that has a tear-off tab, verify that the tab is
pointing away from the printer.

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6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

7. Replace the Out tray.

Printing

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Size: The appropriate paper size

• Orientation: The appropriate orientation

2. Click OK.

3. Open the Print dialog box.

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

• Source: Upper tray

• Paper Type: Automatic or the appropriate photo paper type

• Quality: Best or Maximum dpi

5. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options.

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

7.17 Large photos with a white border

Guidelines

• For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri­color print cartridge.

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

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

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

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

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

Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

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

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

4. Verify that the photo paper is flat.

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

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

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

7. Lower the Out tray.

Printing

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Size: The appropriate paper size

• Orientation: The appropriate orientation

2. Click OK.

3. Open the Print dialog box.

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

• Source: Upper tray

• Paper Type: Automatic or the appropriate photo paper type

• Quality: Best or Maximum dpi

5. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options.

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

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7.18 Panoramic photos with a white border

Guidelines

• For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri­color print cartridge.

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

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

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

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

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

Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

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

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

4. Verify that the photo paper is flat.

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

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

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

Note: Some panoramic paper sizes may extend beyond the edge of the In

tray. When printing on such papers, be sure to slide the paper width­guide firmly against the edge of the paper.

7. Lower the Out tray.

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Printing

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Size: The appropriate paper size

• Orientation: The appropriate orientation

2. Click OK.

3. Open the Print dialog box.

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

• Source: Upper tray

• Paper Type: Automatic or the appropriate photo paper type

• Quality: Best or Maximum dpi

5. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options.

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

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8 Printing other documents

E-mail Letters Documents Envelopes

Postcards Brochures Greeting cards Transparencies

Labels Index cards Banners Iron-on

transfers

Printing tips

Minimize your cost and effort while maximizing the quality of your printouts by using
these printing tips.

Printer software

Learn about the printer software.

8.1 Email

Guidelines

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

Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

2. Raise the Out tray.

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

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

5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

6. Lower the Out tray.

Printing

1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling,
or orientation options.

2. Open the Print dialog box.

3. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

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

5. Select the following print settings as appropriate:

• Print quality

• Paper source

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

8.2 Letters

Guidelines

• For help printing on an envelope, see the envelope page.

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

Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

2. Raise the Out tray.

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

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

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5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

1. Letter or A4 paper

Note: If you are using letterhead, verify that the letterhead is facing down

and towards the interior of the printer.

6. Lower the Out tray.

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

2. Legal paper

Printing

1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling,
or orientation options.

2. Open the Print dialog box.

3. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

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

5. Select the following print settings as appropriate:

• Print quality

• Paper source

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

8.3 Documents

Guidelines

• Save paper with two-sided printing.

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

Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

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2. Raise the Out tray.

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

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

5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

1. Letter or A4 paper

6. Lower the Out tray.

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

2. Legal paper

Printing

1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling,
or orientation options.

2. Open the Print dialog box.

3. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

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

5. Select the following print settings as appropriate:

• Print quality

• Paper source

• Two-sided printing

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

8.4 Envelopes

Guidelines

• Avoid using envelopes that have the following qualities:

• Have clasps or windows

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• Have thick, irregular, or curled edges

• Are shiny or embossed

• Are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged

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

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

Preparing to print

If you are printing on a single envelope, use the photo/envelope feeder.

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

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

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

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

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

5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the envelopes.

6. Replace the Out tray.

Printing

1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling,
or orientation options.

2. Open the Print dialog box.

3. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

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

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

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8.5 Postcards

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

postcards with the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small
Paper Tray.

Guidelines

• Use only cards and small media that meet the printer paper-size specifications.
For specifications, see the reference guide that came with the printer.

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

Preparing to print

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

To print multiple cards, follow these steps:

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

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

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

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

5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the cards.

6. Replace the Out tray.

Printing

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings:

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• Paper Size: The appropriate paper size

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

matches the card size.

• Orientation: The appropriate orientation

2. Click OK.

3. Open the Print dialog box.

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

• Source: Upper tray

• Paper Type: Automatic or the appropriate paper type

• Quality: Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi

5. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options.

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

Note: If an out-of-paper message appears, verify that the cards are

positioned properly in the paper tray.

8.6 Brochures

Guidelines

• Learn to print borderless brochures.

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

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

Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

2. Raise the Out tray.

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

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

5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

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6. Lower the Out tray.

Printing

1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling,
or orientation options.

2. Open the Print dialog box.

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

• Source: Upper Tray

• Paper Type: Automatic or the appropriate brochure paper type

• Quality: Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi.

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

8.7 Greeting cards

Guidelines

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

• For great results, use HP Greeting Card Paper.

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

Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

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

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

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

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

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

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7. Lower the Out tray.

Printing

1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling,
or orientation options.

2. Open the Print dialog box.

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

• Source: Upper tray

• Paper Type: Automatic or the appropriate greeting card paper type

• Quality: Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi.

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

8.8 Transparencies

Guidelines

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

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

Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

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

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

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

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

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

7. Lower the Out tray.

Printing

1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling,
or orientation options.

2. Open the Print dialog box.

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

• Source: Upper tray

• Paper Type: Automatic or the appropriate transparency film type

• Quality: Normal or Best.

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

8.9 Labels

Guidelines

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

• Use only full sheets of labels.

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

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

Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

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

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

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

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

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

7. Lower the Out tray.

Printing

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Size: A4 or US Letter

• Orientation: The appropriate orientation

2. Click OK.

3. Open the Print dialog box.

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

• Source: Upper tray

• Paper Type: Automatic or Plain paper

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

8.10 Index cards and other small media

Guidelines

• Use only cards and small media that meet the printer paper-size specifications.
For specifications, see the reference guide that came with the printer.

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

Preparing to print

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

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To print multiple cards, follow these steps:

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

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

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

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

5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the cards.

6. Replace the Out tray.

Printing

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings:

• Paper Size: The appropriate paper size

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

matches the card size.

• Orientation: The appropriate orientation

2. Click OK.

3. Open the Print dialog box.

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

• Source: Upper tray

• Paper Type: Automatic or the appropriate paper type

• Quality: Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi

5. If you want to use them, set the HP digital photography options.

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

Note: If an out-of-paper message appears, verify that the cards are

positioned properly in the paper tray.

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8.11 Banners

Guidelines

• Use HP Banner Paper for great results.

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

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

Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

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

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

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

1. Unattached edge

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

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

Printing

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box.

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

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3. Click OK.

4. Open the Print dialog box.

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

• Source: Upper tray

• Paper Type: Automatic or Plain paper

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

8.12 Iron-on transfers

Guidelines

• Use HP Iron-on Transfers for great results.

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

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

Preparing to print

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

2. Raise the Out tray.

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

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

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

6. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

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7. Lower the Out tray.

Printing

1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling,
or orientation options.

2. Open the Print dialog box.

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

• Source: Upper tray

• Paper Type: Automatic or Plain paper

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

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9 Printing tips

Save time

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

• Print in reverse page order.

• Print collated copies.

Save money

• Print a two-sided document.

• Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper.

Enhance the quality of printouts

• Select the right paper type.

• Select the right print quality.

• Resize the document as needed.

• Print a borderless brochure.

9.1 Using the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory

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

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

regions.

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

1. Open the Print dialog box.

2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

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3. In the Source drop-down list, click Lower tray.

9.2 Setting the page order

Setting the page order determines the order in which your document will be printed.
Frequently, it is convenient to have the first page of a document printed last so that
the complete document is lying face-up in the Out tray.

Follow these steps to set the page order:

1. Open the Print dialog box.

2. Select the Paper Handling panel.

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3. Do one of the following actions:

• Select the Reverse Page Order check box to print the first page of the
document last. This is the appropriate setting for most print jobs.

• Clear the Reverse Page Order check box to print the last page of the
document last.

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

Note: The reverse page order feature is only available in Mac OS X 10.3 and

later.

9.3 Printing collated copies

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

Note: Some software programs do not allow you to use the printer software to

specify the number of copies to print. If the program that you are using
allows you to specify the number of copies to print, then specify the number
of copies to print in the application.

Follow these steps to print collated copies:

1. Open the Print dialog box.

2. Select the Copies and Pages panel.

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

4. Select the Collated check box.

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

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9.4 Automatic two-sided printing

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

Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory

Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray

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

Printing

Follow these instructions to print a two-sided document:

1. Open the Print dialog box, and then select the Two-Sided Printing panel.

2. Select the appropriate binding:

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Book binding

Tablet binding

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

After the first side of the page is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries.
After the ink is dry, the paper is pulled back into the duplexer and the reverse
side of the page is printed.

Note: Do not remove the paper from the printer until both sides of the page

have been printed.

9.5 Printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper

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

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

1. Open the Print dialog box.

2. Select the Layout panel.

3. In the Pages per Sheet menu, select the number of pages that you want to
appear on each sheet of paper.

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4. For Layout Direction, select the option for how you want the multiple pages
arranged on a single sheet of paper.

5. If you want a border to appear around each page image that is printed on the
sheet of paper, select the border that you want from the Border menu.

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

Note: The two-sided printing controls on the Layout panel are not operational

for the printer. To print a two-sided document, see the two-sided

printing page.

9.6 Selecting a paper type

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

• Use the automatic paper-type sensor

• Select a specific paper type

Using the automatic paper-type sensor

The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor automatically selects the print settings
appropriate for the media be printed on, particularly when used with HP paper and
media.

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

from the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory.

Follow these steps to use the automatic paper-type sensor:

1. Open the Print dialog box.

2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

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

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

Selecting a specific paper type

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

Follow these steps to select a specific paper type:

1. Open the Print dialog box.

2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

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

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

9.7 Selecting a print quality

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

1. Open the Print dialog box.

2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

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

• FastDraft: prints at the fastest printing speed.

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

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

• Best: provides high-quality printing.

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

9.8 Resizing a document

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

Follow these steps to shrink or enlarge text and graphics:

1. Open the Page Setup dialog box.

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2. In the Scale box, type the percentage by which you want to shrink or enlarge
the document.

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

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

3. Click OK, and then print the document.

9.9 Printing a borderless brochure

You can print a borderless brochure on glossy brochure paper.

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

Guidelines

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

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

Printing

Follow these steps to print a borderless document:

1. Open the file you want to print.

2. Open the Page Setup dialog box.

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

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4. Click OK.

5. Open the Print dialog box.

6. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

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

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

9.10 Selecting a paper source

The printer offers three sources for paper:

In tray 250-Sheet Plain Paper

Tray Accessory

Follow these steps to select a paper source:

1. Open the Print dialog box.

2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.

Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory

with Small Paper Tray

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

• Upper tray: prints from the In tray.

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

• Rear tray: prints from the Auto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small
Paper Tray. This option appears only if the accessory is attached to the
printer.

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10 Printer software

• Print settings

• Page Setup dialog box

• Print dialog box

• Managing the printer (Mac OS X 10.3 and later)

• Managing the printer (Mac OS X 10.2 and earlier)

• Viewing and changing the status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.3 and later)

10.1 Print settings

The printer is controlled by software that is installed on your computer. Use the
printer software, known as the
document.

To specify a document's paper size, scaling, and orientation, use the Page Setup
dialog box.

To specify other print settings for a document and to send the document to the
printer, use the Print dialog box.

printer driver

, to change the print settings for a

10.2 Page Setup dialog box

Use the Page Setup dialog box to modify document layout.

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

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

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• Set the paper size for a document.

• Resize a document.

• Specify the document orientation.

10.3 Print dialog box

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

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

1. Printer: Select the printer.

2. Presets: Select a group of saved print options.

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3. Panel Menu: Toggle among print setting panels, an application-specific panel,
and a summary of print settings for the document.

4. ?: Open MacHelp.

5. Preview: View an online preview of the printed document.

6. Save as PDF: Save a copy of the document in Adobe PDF format.

7. Fax: Click to send the document as a fax.

Note: The Fax option is available in Mac OS X 10.3 and later only.

8. Cancel: Close the Print dialog box without printing the document.

9. Print: Print the document.

10.4 Managing the printer (Mac OS X 10.3 and later)

Use Printer List to manage the printer.

Managing the printer includes the following tasks:

• Adding a printer

• Setting a default printer

• Deleting a printer

Opening Printer List

Follow these steps to open Printer List:

1. In the Apple menu, click System Preferences.

2. In the System Preferences dialog box, click Print & Fax.

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3. Click the Set Up Printer button.

Printer List appears.

Adding a printer

Follow these steps to add a printer to your computer:

1. Open Printer List.

2. Click Add.

The Add Printer List dialog box appears.

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3. Select the connection type for the printer (for example, USB).

4. Select the printer name from the printer list.

5. Click Add.

Setting a default printer

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

1. Open Printer List.

2. Click the printer name.

3. Select the printer, and then click Make Default.

Deleting a printer

Follow these steps to delete a printer from your computer:

1. Open Printer List.

2. Select the printer that you want to delete.

3. Click Delete.

10.5 Managing the printer (Mac OS X 10.2 and earlier)

Use Print Center to manage the printer.

Managing the printer includes the following tasks:

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• Adding a printer

• Setting a default printer

• Deleting a printer

Adding a printer

Follow these steps to add a printer to your computer:

1. Open Print Center.

2. Click Add.

The Add Printer List dialog box appears.

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3. Select USB from the menu.

4. Select the printer name from the printer list.

5. Click Add.

Setting a default printer

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

1. Open the Print Center.

2. Click the printer name.

3. Select the printer, and then click Make Default.

The printer name appears in bold text to indicate that it is the default printer.

Deleting a printer

Follow these steps to delete a printer from your computer:

1. Open Print Center.

2. Select the printer that you want to delete.

3. Click Delete.

10.6 Viewing and changing the status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.3 and later)

When printing a document with background printing, use Printer List to see the
status of the document as it is printing.

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Follow these steps to check the status of a print job:

1. Open Printer List.

2. Click the printer.

3. In the menu bar, click Printer, and then click Show Jobs.

4. Click a print job to select it.

Use the buttons to manage the print job as appropriate:

• Delete: Cancels the selected print job

• Hold: Pauses the selected print job

• Resume: Restarts a paused print job

• Stop Jobs: Pauses all print jobs in the print queue

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11 Maintenance

• Installing print cartridges

• Aligning print cartridges

• Calibrating color

• Automatically cleaning print cartridges

• Manually cleaning the print cartridges

• Printing a test page

• View estimated ink levels

• Removing ink from skin and clothing

• Maintaining print cartridges

• Maintaining the printer body

• Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox

11.1 Installing print cartridges

Print cartridges

Print cartridge combinations

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

gray photo print cartridge along with the tri-color print cartridge cradle.

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

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

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

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

left

print cartridge cradle

right

print cartridge cradle

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1. Selection number label

The printer can operate with only one print cartridge installed. For more information,
see the ink back-up mode page.

Installation instructions

Follow these steps so install a print cartridge:

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

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

3. Open the printer cover.

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

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

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

1. Remove the pink tape only

Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts.
Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical
connections. Do not remove the copper strips. They are required
electrical contacts.

1. Do not touch the copper strips

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

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