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USB cable users: Do not connect the USB cable
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Use this guide to set up the hardware and connect the HP All-in-One to either your computer or a working
network. If you have problems during setup, see Troubleshooting later in the guide.
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ab
Remove all tape and lift display
until step A2.
a Remove all tape and protective fi lm from
the lid and from the front and back of the
device.
b Lift the color graphics display and remove
the protective fi lm. You can adjust the
height of the display to a position suitable
for viewing.
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Windows CD
Mac CD
Documentation CD
This CD may be
included for some
languages where help
is not available through
the software.
Locate components
HP Photosmart C5100 All-in-One series
Basics Guide
Basics Guide
adapter
power cord
4 x 6 in
(10 x 15 cm) photo paper
control panel faceplate
(may be pre-attached)
ink cartridges
USB cable*
*Purchased separately
Ethernet cable*
*Purchased separately
The contents of your box may differ
Additional network equipment
specifi ed later in the guide.
HP Photosmart C5100 All-in-One series Setup Guide
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Attach the control panel faceplate
(if not attached)
a
a Position the control panel faceplate
over the buttons on the device.
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Main tray:
abc
Load paper into both trays
b
b Press down fi rmly on all edges of t
overlay to secure it. Make sure all
buttons are visible and not blocked
d
Load plain white paper in the bottom paper tray. Plain paper is needed for alignment.
Photo paper tray:
e
e Lift the output tray. f Pull out the photo tray. g Load the 4 x 6 inch (10 x 15 c
h i
f g
photo paper from the sample pa
with the glossy side down in the
photo tray.
Tip: If the paper is tabbed, make
sure the tab is towards you.
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Connect the power cord and adapter
USB cable users: Do not connect the USB cable
until instructed later in this guide.
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8
Press the On button
After you press the On button, wait for the prompt o
the color graphics display before continuing.
Open the access door
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Lift latches inside of the device
a
b
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a Squeeze the bottom of each latch to release it, an
then lift the latch.
b Lift all six latches.
Insert all six ink cartridges
a
Match the color and pattern of the ink cartridge to th
color and pattern on the print carriage.
a Push the black ink cartridge in to the fi rst slot on t
left. Close the latch.
b Repeat with each of the color ink cartridges.
b
c
c Make sure each latch is secure.
Note: Use only the ink cartridges that came with
the printer. The ink in these cartridges is specially
formulated to mix with the ink in the print head
assembly at fi rst-time setup.
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