HP Officejet 4100 Reference Guide

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4100 series

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reference guide

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Note: Regulatory information can be found in the “Technical information” section of this guide.

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

• Governmental paper or documents:

- Passports

- Immigration papers

- Selective service papers

- Identification badges, cards, or

insignias

•Governmental stamps:

-Postage stamps

- Food stamps

• Checks or drafts drawn on Governmental agencies

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

• Certificates of deposit

• Copyrighted works

safety information

Warning! To prevent

fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or any type of moisture.

Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to reduce risk of injury from fire or electric shock.

Warning! Potential shock hazard

1 Read and understand all

instructions in the setup poster.

2 Use only a grounded electrical

outlet when connecting the unit to a power source. If you do not know whether the outlet is grounded, check with a qualified electrician.

3 Observe all warnings and

instructions marked on the product.

4 Unplug this product from wall

outlets before cleaning.

5 Do not install or use this product

near water or when you are wet.

6 Install the product securely on a

stable surface.

7 Install the product in a protected

location where no one can step on or trip over the line cord, and where the line cord will not be damaged.

8 If the product does not operate

normally, see the online Troubleshooting help.

9 No operator-serviceable parts

inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

10 Use in a well-ventilated area.

1 get help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2 quick start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

use your hp officejet with a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

3 load originals and load paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

load originals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

load paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

load envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

load 4 x 6 inch photo paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

load postcards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

tips for loading other types of paper in the paper tray . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

set the paper type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

set the paper size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4 use the copy features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

make copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

perform special copy jobs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

copy options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

5 use the scan features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

scan an original . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

stop scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

6 use the fax features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

send a fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

receive a fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

print reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

control resolution and contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

change other fax settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

set up speed dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

set basic fax settings using the front panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

fax job menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

setup menu for fax commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

7 maintain your hp officejet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

clean the glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

clean the white strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

clean the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

work with print cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

restore factory defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

set scroll speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

set the prompt delay time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

self-maintenance sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

setup menu options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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contents

8 additional setup information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

possible installation problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

remove and reinstall your hp officejet software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

connect your hp officejet to a phone, modem, or answering machine. . .41

additional troubleshooting help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

9 technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

physical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

power specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

regulatory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

10 hp support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

get support and other information from the internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

hp customer support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

prepare your unit for shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

hp distribution center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

11 warranty information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

warranty service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

warranty upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

returning your hp officejet for service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

hewlett-packard limited global warranty statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

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get help

This Reference Guide contains information on using your HP Officejet and provides additional troubleshooting assistance for the installation process. The Reference Guide also contains information on how to order supplies and accessories, technical specifications, support, and warranty information.

The table below lists additional sources of information for your HP Officejet.

help description

Setup Poster The Setup Poster provides instructions for setting up and configuring your

HP Officejet. Make sure you use the correct poster for your operating system (Windows or Macintosh).

HP Photo & Imaging Help

Troubleshooting help To access troubleshooting information:

Internet help and technical support

Readme file After you install your software, you can access the Readme file from either

The HP Photo & Imaging Help provides detailed information on using the software for your HP Officejet.

For Windows users: Go to the HP Director, and click Help. For Macintosh users: Go to the HP Director, and click Help, then click hp photo and imaging help.

For Windows users: In the HP Director, click Help. Open the

Troubleshooting book in the HP Photo & Imaging Help, then follow the links to general troubleshooting as well as links to Troubleshooting help that is specific to your HP Officejet. Troubleshooting is also available from the Help button that appears on some error messages.

For Macintosh users: Open the Apple Help Viewer, click hp photo and imaging troubleshooting, then click hp officejet 4100 series.

If you have Internet access, you can get help from the HP website at:

www.hp.com/support

The website also provides answers to frequently-asked questions.

the HP Officejet 4100 Series CD-ROM or the HP Officejet 4100 Series program folder. The Readme file contains late-breaking information that does not appear in the Reference Guide or the online help. To access the Readme file, do the following: For Windows: go to the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Programs or All Programs (XP), point to Hewlett-Packard, point to HP Officejet

4100 Series, and then choose View the Readme File. For Macintosh: go to the HD:Applications:HP Officejet Software folder.

Dialog-box help For Windows: Clicking Help in a dialog box displays information about

options and settings within the dialog box.

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quick start

You can perform many functions using either the front panel or the HP Officejet software.

Even if you do not connect your HP Officejet to a computer, you can use the front panel to copy documents or photos, and send a fax. You can change a wide variety of settings using the front-panel buttons and menu system.

front panel features

Review the illustrations below and identify the location of the buttons on the front panel.

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button purpose

1 On: turn the HP Officejet on or off. 2 Left Arrow: scroll through settings, or to delete one character at a time from a text entry. 3 Right Arrow: scroll through settings. 4 Enter: select or save the displayed setting. 5 Cancel: stop a job, exit a menu, or exit settings. 6 Start Color: use to start a color copy, scan, or fax job. 7 Start Black: start a black and white copy, scan, or fax job.

8 Keypad: enter fax numbers, names, values, or text. 9 Redial/Pause: start a fax redial or insert a hyphen when entering a phone number.

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button purpose

10 Speed Dial: access programmed speed dial entries. 11 Setup: access the menu system for reports, fax settings, and maintenance. 12 Fax: select the fax function. 13 Scan: select the scan function. 14 Copy: select the copy function. 15 Photo Fit to Page: enlarge a photo to fit a full-size sheet of paper.

use your hp officejet with a computer

If you installed the HP Officejet software on your computer according to the Setup Poster, you can access all the features of the HP Officejet using the HP Director.

review the hp photo & imaging director

The HP Director is available through the desktop shortcut.

for windows users 1 Do one of the following:

– Double-click the hp director icon on the desktop. – In the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Programs or All Programs

(XP), point to Hewlett-Packard, point to hp officejet 4100 series, then choose hp photo & imaging director.

2 In the Select Device box, click to see a list of installed HP devices. 3 Select hp officejet 4100 series.

The Director displays only the buttons that are appropriate for the selected device.

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feature purpose

1 Select Device: Use this feature to select the product you want to

use from the list of installed HP products.

2 Settings: Use this feature to view or change various settings for

your HP device, such as print, scan, or copy. 3 Status: Displays the status window for all-in-one devices only. 4 Send a Fax: Use this feature to send a fax and access fax

settings. 5 Scan Picture: Scans an image and displays it in the HP Photo

& Imaging Gallery. 6 Scan Document: Scans text and displays it in the selected

destination text editing software program. 7 Make Copies: Displays the Copy dialog box where you can

select the copy quality, the number of copies, the color, the

size, and can start a copy. 8 View & Print: Displays the HP Photo & Imaging Gallery, where

you can view and edit images, use HP Photo Prints, make and

print a photo album, e-mail an image, unload an image to the

Web, or copy an image to another application.

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9 Help: Provides access to HP Photo & Imaging Help, which

provides software help, a product tour, and troubleshooting

information.

10 Click this arrow to access tool tips, which explain each of the

Director options.

for macintosh users

! Do one for the following:

– For OS 9, double-click the HP Photo and Imaging Director icon on the

desktop.

– For OS X, double-click the HP Photo and Imaging Director icon on the

dock.

The following figure shows some of the features available through the HP Photo and Imaging Director for Macintosh. Consult the legend for a brief explanation of a specific feature.

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the hp photo and imaging director for macintosh OS X

feature purpose

1 Select Device: Use this feature to select the product you want to

use from the list of installed HP products.

2 Settings: Use this feature to view or change various settings for

your HP device, such as print, scan, or copy.

3 Scan Picture: Scans an image and displays it in the HP Photo

and Imaging Gallery.

4 Scan Document: Scans text and displays it in a text editing

software program.

5 Make Copies: Displays the Copy dialog box where you can

select the copy quality, the number of copies, the color, the

size, and can start a copy. 6 Send Fax: Use this feature to send a fax. 7 Maintain Printer: Accesses the HP Inkjet Utility where you can

clean and align the print cartridges, check print cartridge ink

levels, print a test or sample page, register your printer, or

access information on product support. 8 View and Print: Displays the HP Photo and Imaging Gallery,

where you can view and edit images.

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load originals and load paper

You can make copies from originals loaded on the automatic document feeder (ADF). You can also print and copy onto a variety of paper types, weights, sizes, and transparency films. It is important, however, that you choose the right paper and make sure that it is loaded correctly and not damaged.

load originals

You can copy or scan any original by placing it in the automatic document feeder.

1 Load your original in the automatic document feeder.

Note: Do not feed photos smaller than 3.5-by-5 inches through the

automatic document feeder.

automatic document feeder (ADF)

load paper

2 Slide the right and left paper guides in until they stop at the edges of the

paper.

Following is the basic procedure for loading paper. There are specific considerations for loading certain types of paper, transparency film, postcards, and envelopes. After you review this procedure, see tips for loading other types of paper in the paper tray on page 11, load 4 x 6 inch photo paper on page 10, load envelopes on page 9, and load postcards on page 10.

For best results, adjust the paper settings each time you change paper types or paper sizes. For more information, see set the paper type on page 12.

to load the paper tray 1 Lower the paper tray, and extend the paper-tray extender. 2 Slide the paper-width guide, on the left, to its outermost position.

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3 Tap the stack on a flat surface to align the edges of the paper, and then

check the paper for the following: – Make sure it is free of rips, dust, wrinkles, and curled or bent edges. – Make sure all the paper in the stack is the same size and type, unless

you are working with photo paper.

4 Insert paper into the paper tray print-side down until it stops. To avoid

bending the paper, make sure you do not push the paper in too far, or push too hard. If you are using letterhead, insert the top of the page first.

Be careful not to use too much or too little paper. Check that the stack of paper contains several sheets but is no higher than the top of the paperwidth guide.

5 Slide the paper-width guide in until it stops at the edge of the paper. Make

sure that the paper stack lies flat in the paper tray and fits under the tab of the paper-width guide.

6 Extend the output-tray.

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load envelopes

Use the print feature of your software to print to envelopes with your HP Officejet. Do not use shiny or embossed envelopes, or envelopes that have clasps or windows. You can load the paper tray with one or multiple envelopes.

1 Remove all paper from the paper tray. 2 Slide an envelope into the tray, with the envelope flap up and to the left

load originals and load paper

(print-side down), until it stops.

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3 Adjust the paper-width guide against the envelope until it stops.

Be careful not to bend the envelope. If you are loading multiple envelopes, make sure the envelopes fit within

the tray (do not overload it). Consult the help files in your word processing software for details on how

to format text for printing on envelopes.

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load 4 x 6 inch photo paper

Following is the procedure for loading 4-by-6 inch photo paper into your HP Officejet.

1 Remove all paper from the paper tray, and then slide a stack of photo

paper into the tray until it stops. Make sure the print-side faces down. If the photo paper you are using has perforated tabs, load the photo

paper so that the tabs are closest to you.

2 Adjust the paper-width guide against the stack of photo paper until it

load postcards

Following is the procedure for loading postcards. 1 Remove all paper from the paper tray, and then slide a stack of cards into

stops. Make sure the photo paper fits within the tray (do not overload it).

Note: Make sure you set the paper type and paper size before printing. See set the paper type on page 12 and set the paper size on page 12.

the tray until they stop. Make sure the print-side faces down.

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load originals and load paper

2 Adjust the paper-width guide against the cards until it stops.

Make sure the cards fit within the tray (do not overload it).

tips for loading other types of paper in the paper tray

The following table provides guidelines for loading certain types of paper and transparency film. For best results, adjust the paper settings each time you change paper types and paper sizes. For more information, see set the paper

type on page 12.

Note: HP Photo Paper and HP Photo Paper, Glossy, 4-by-6, are not

recommended for printing with your HP Officejet. To print photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper. For your best photo printing needs, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper.

paper tips

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• HP Premium Inkjet Paper: Locate the gray arrow on the nonprinting side

• HP Premium or Premium Plus Photo Paper: Load the glossy (print) side

• HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film: Insert the film so that the white

• HP Inkjet T-shirt Transfer Iron-On: Flatten the transfer sheet completely

• HP Matte Greeting Cards, HP Glossy Greeting Cards, or HP Felt-

of the paper, and then insert paper with the arrow side facing up.

down. (To prevent curling, keep photo paper sealed in the original package until you are ready to use it.) Always load at least five sheets of regular paper in the paper tray first, and then place the photo paper on top of the regular paper.

transparency strip (with arrows and the HP logo) is on top and is going into the tray first.

before using it; do not load curled sheets. (To prevent curling, keep transfer sheets sealed in the original package until you are ready to use them.) Manually feed one sheet at a time, with the unprinted side facing down (the blue stripe faces up).

Textured Greeting Cards: Insert a small stack of HP greeting-card paper, with the print-side down, into the paper tray until it stops.

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paper tips

Labels (works only with printing)

Postcards (works only with printing)

• Always use letter-size or A4-size label sheets designed for use with

• Fan the stack of labels to make sure none of the pages are sticking

• Place a stack of label sheets on top of standard paper in the paper

Insert a stack of postcards or hagaki cards with the print-side down into the paper tray until it stops. Line the postcards up on the right side of the paper tray, slide the paper-width guide up against the left side of the cards until it stops.

HP inkjet products (like Avery Inkjet Labels), and make sure that the labels are not over two years old.

together.

tray, print-side down. Do not insert labels one sheet at a time.

4-by-6 inch photo paper (works only with printing)

Insert the photo paper with the print-side down into the paper tray until it stops. Place the long edge of the photo paper against the right side of the paper tray, and slide the paper-width guide up against the long edge of the photo paper until it stops. If the photo paper you are using has perforated tabs, load the photo paper so that the tabs are closest to you.

set the paper type

If you want to use a different type of paper, such as photo paper, transparency film, Iron-On T-shirt transfers, or brochures, simply load that paper in the paper tray. You must then change the paper type settings to ensure the best print quality.

HP recommends paper type settings according to the type of paper you are using.

This setting refers to copy options only. If you want to set the paper type for printing from a computer, set the properties in the Print dialog box of the software.

1 Press the Copy button until Paper Type appears. 2 Press until the appropriate paper type appears. 3 Press Enter to choose the displayed paper type.

set the paper size

The HP Officejet can use Letter, Legal, or A4 paper. Use the following procedure to set the paper size for copy options.

1 Press the Copy button until Copy Paper Size appears. 2 Press until the appropriate paper size appears. 3 Press Enter to choose the displayed paper size.

To avoid jams, remove papers from the output tray frequently. The output tray capacity is affected by the type of paper and the amount of ink you are using. For more information about output-tray capacity, see technical information in the HP Photo & Imaging Help.

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The copy features let you do the following:

• Produce high-quality color and black-and-white copies.

• Reduce or enlarge the size of the copies you make from 25% to 200% or

• Make the copy lighter or darker, select the number of copies, and specify

• Use special copying features to make high-quality copies of photos, using

make copies

You can make copies using the front panel of your HP Officejet or by using the HP Officejet software on your computer. Many copy features are available using either method. However, you may find that the software offers easier access to special copy features.

All copy settings that you select on the front panel are reset two minutes after the HP Officejet completes the copy, unless you save the settings as the default settings, as described in change settings for all copy tasks on page 15.

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50% to 200% (depending on your model) of the copy’s original size.

the quality of the copies you make.

special photo paper, or to create transparencies.

make a copy

1 Load the paper tray with the appropriate paper. 2 Load your original. 3 Press the Copy button. 4 Use the keypad or press the or to enter the number of copies. 5 Press Start Black or Start Color.

Tip: To make a single copy, press the Copy button and then press Start Black or Start Color.

Note: Make sure that the color print cartridge is installed in your

HP Officejet. Both print cartridges must be installed when making a copy.

increase copy speed or quality

The HP Officejet provides three options that affect copy speed and quality.

• Best produces the highest quality for all paper types. Best copies more slowly than the other quality settings.

• Normal delivers high-quality output and is the recommended setting for most of your copying. Normal copies faster than Best.

• Fast copies faster than the Normal setting. The text is of comparable quality to the Normal setting, but the graphics may be of lower quality. Using Fast also reduces the frequency of replacing your print cartridges, because it uses less ink.

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1 Load your original. 2 Press Copy until Copy Quality appears. 3 Press until the desired quality setting appears, and then press Enter to

4 Press Start Black or Start Color.

set the number of copies

You can set the number of copies using the front panel.

1 Press the Copy button. 2 Use the keypad or press the or to enter the number of copies. 3 Press Enter. 4 Press Start Black or Start Color.

reduce or enlarge a copy

You can reduce or enlarge a copy of an original using Reduce/Enlarge. For more information about additional copy options such as Fit to Page, see

perform special copy jobs on page 15. 1 Press Copy until Reduce/Enlarge appears. 2 Press until the appropriate Reduce/Enlarge option appears, and then

3 If you select Custom 100%, Set Custom Size appears. Use the arrow keys

4 Press Enter when the desired percentage is displayed. 5 Press Start Black or Start Color.

select it.

Tip: If you hold down the right arrow button, then after reaching 10 the number of copies changes by increments of five to make it easier to set a large number of copies.

press Enter to select it.

or type a percentage on the keypad.

make copies lighter or darker

Use Lighter/Darker to adjust the lightness and darkness of the copies you make. 1 Press Copy until Lighter/Darker appears.

The range of Lighter/Darker values are represented as circles on a scale on the front-panel display.

2 Press to lighten the copy or to darken it.

The circle moves to the left or right, depending on the arrow button you press.

3 Press Enter to select the setting. 4 Press Start Black or Start Color.

enhance text sharpness and photo colors

You can use Text to sharpen edges of black text, Photo to enhance light colors in your photographs, or Mixed if your original contains a photograph and text. You can also select None to turn off all enhancements.

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Text enhancement is the default option. You can turn off Text enhancement by selecting Photo, Mixed, or None if the following occur:

• Stray dots of color surround some text on your copies.

• Large, black typefaces look splotchy (not smooth).

• Thin, colored objects or lines contain black sections.

• Horizontal grainy or white bands appear in light- to medium-gray areas.

1 Press Copy until Enhancements appears. 2 Press until the desired enhancement (Text, Photo, Mixed or None)

appears.

3 Press Enter to select the setting. 4 Press Start Black or Start Color.

change settings for all copy tasks

Save the copy settings you use most often by setting them as the default. This includes changes to Copy options such as Paper Type and Paper Size, as well as other Copy settings on the front panel, such as Number of Copies and Copy

Quality. 1 Make any desired changes to the copy options. 2 Press Copy until Set New Defaults appears. 3 Press until Yes appears. 4 Press Enter to set the options as a default.

Your settings are saved.

use the copy features

perform special copy jobs

In addition to supporting standard copying, your HP Officejet can also copy a photo or fit a copy to the page.

copy a photo

When copying a photo, you should select options for the correct paper type and photo enhancement.

1 Load the photo in the automatic document feeder (ADF).

For more information, see load originals.

2 If you are using photo paper, load it in the paper tray. 3 Press Copy until Paper Type appears. 4 Press until Premium Photo appears, and then press Enter to select it. 5 Press Copy until Enhancements appears. 6 Press until Photo appears, and then press Enter to select it. 7 Press Start Black or Start Color.

Tip: To enlarge a photo automatically to a full page, use the Photo Fit to Page button.

reference guide

chapter 4

fit a copy to the page

Use the Photo Fit to Page button when you want to automatically enlarge or reduce your original to fit Letter or A4 size paper. You can enlarge a small photo to fit a full-size page, as shown below. Using Photo Fit to Page may prevent unwanted cropping of text or images around the margins.

1 Load the original in the ADF.

2 Press the Photo Fit to Page button.

3 Press until the appropriate paper type appears, and then press Enter

4 Press Start Black or Start Color.

copy options

The following diagram shows the options that are available when you press Copy.

Original

Fit to Page

For more information, see load originals on page 7.

Note: Do not press the Fax, Copy, or Scan buttons on the front panel once you have pressed the Photo Fit to Page button.

to select it.

Copy Quality

Normal Fast Best

Copy Paper Size*

Letter Legal A4

*The sizes vary by country/region.

Text Photo Mixed None

Lighter/Darker

Enhancements Set New Defaults

Reduce/Enlarge Paper Type

Actual size Custom 100% Full Page 91% Legal > Ltr 72%

No Yes

To cycle through the copy options, press Copy repeatedly. Press and to move to the setting you want

within one of the copy options. Press Enter to select the displayed setting.

Plain Paper Photo Paper Transparency

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HP Officejet 4100 Reference Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

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get help

quick start

front panel features

load originals and load paper

load originals

load paper

load envelopes

load 4 x 6 inch photo paper

load postcards

tips for loading other types of paper in the paper tray

set the paper type

set the paper size

make copies

use the copy features

make a copy

increase copy speed or quality

reduce or enlarge a copy

make copies lighter or darker

enhance text sharpness and photo colors

change settings for all copy tasks

perform special copy jobs

copy a photo

fit a copy to the page

copy options