HP PHOTOSMART C8100 User Manual

HP Photosmart C8100 All-in-One series

Windows Help

1 HP Photosmart C8100 All-in-One series Help........................................................................7

2 HP All-in-One overview

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

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

Control panel features........................................................................................................11

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

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

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

Photosmart Express Menu.................................................................................................13

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

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

CD/DVD Menu....................................................................................................................14

Setup Menu........................................................................................................................14

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

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

Use the Roxio Creator Basic Software.....................................................................................15

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

4 Finish setting up the HP All-in-One

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

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

Adjust the volume...............................................................................................................20

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

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

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

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

Play a slideshow on the display..........................................................................................21

Share CD/DVD drive...........................................................................................................22

Contents

Computer connection information.............................................................................................23

Supported connection types...............................................................................................23

Connect using Ethernet......................................................................................................23

Connect using integrated wireless WLAN 802.11..............................................................24

Connect using an integrated wireless Bluetooth

connection............................................24

Find the device name and address..............................................................................24

Set Bluetooth security for the HP All-in-One................................................................25

Use a Bluetooth

connection to print from your computer............................................27

Use printer sharing.............................................................................................................28

Connect to a network................................................................................................................29

Wired network setup...........................................................................................................30

What you need for a wired network..............................................................................30

Connect the HP All-in-One to the network....................................................................31

Integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network setup...............................................................32

What you need for an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network...............................33

Connect to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network...........................................33

Wireless ad hoc network setup...........................................................................................35

What you need for an ad hoc network..........................................................................36

Create a network profile for a Windows XP computer..................................................36

Create a network profile for other operating systems...................................................37

Connect to a wireless ad hoc network..........................................................................37

Install the software for a network connection.....................................................................39

Connect to additional computers on a network..................................................................39

Change the HP All-in-One from a USB connection to a network connection.....................40

Manage your network settings............................................................................................40

Change basic network settings from the control panel.................................................41

Change advanced network settings from the control panel settings............................43

Use the Embedded Web Server...................................................................................44

Network configuration page definitions.........................................................................46

Network glossary................................................................................................................52

5 How do I?.................................................................................................................................55

6 Load originals and load paper

Load documents, photos, slides, and negatives.......................................................................57

Load originals.....................................................................................................................57

Load an original in the Slide and Negative Film holder......................................................58

Load an oversized original..................................................................................................60

Choose papers for printing and copying...................................................................................61

Recommended papers for printing and copying.................................................................61

Recommended papers/media for printing only...................................................................63

Papers to avoid...................................................................................................................64

Load paper...............................................................................................................................64

Load full-size paper............................................................................................................65

Load up to 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo paper.................................................................66

Load postcards, Hagaki, or index cards.............................................................................67

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

Load other types of paper...................................................................................................70

Load a CD/DVD in the LightScribe-enabled CD/DVD drive.....................................................71

Avoid paper jams......................................................................................................................72

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7 Print from your computer

Print from a software application..............................................................................................75

Make the HP All-in-One the default printer...............................................................................76

Change the print settings for the current job............................................................................76

Set the paper size...............................................................................................................76

Set the paper type for printing............................................................................................77

View the print resolution.....................................................................................................77

Change the print speed or quality.......................................................................................78

Change the page orientation..............................................................................................78

Scale the document size....................................................................................................79

Change the saturation, brightness, or color tone................................................................79

Adjust the ink volume and dry time.....................................................................................79

Reduce the amount of overspray.......................................................................................80

Preview your print job.........................................................................................................80

Change the default print settings..............................................................................................81

Printing shortcuts......................................................................................................................81

Create printing shortcuts....................................................................................................81

Delete printing shortcuts.....................................................................................................82

Perform special print jobs.........................................................................................................82

Print a borderless image.....................................................................................................83

Print a photo on photo paper..............................................................................................83

Print custom CD/DVD labels ..............................................................................................84

Print using Maximum dpi...................................................................................................85

Print on both sides of the page...........................................................................................85

Print a multiple-page document as a booklet.....................................................................87

Print multiple pages on a single sheet................................................................................88

Print a multiple-page document in reverse order................................................................89

Reverse an image for iron-on transfers..............................................................................90

Print on transparencies.......................................................................................................90

Print a group of addresses on labels or envelopes............................................................91

Print a poster......................................................................................................................92

Print a Web page................................................................................................................92

Stop a print job.........................................................................................................................93

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8 Use the photo features

View and select photos.............................................................................................................96

Print your photos......................................................................................................................98

Create special projects from your photos.................................................................................99

Share photos using HP Photosmart Software........................................................................101

Save photos to your computer................................................................................................103

Preserve your photos on a CD or DVD..................................................................................104

Edit photos using the control panel........................................................................................106

Zoom and pan to crop a photo.........................................................................................106

Rotate a photo..................................................................................................................107

Adjust the brightness of your photos................................................................................108

Print a frame around your photo.......................................................................................109

Apply special color effects to your photos........................................................................110

Remove red-eye...............................................................................................................111

Automatically enhance your photos..................................................................................111

Flip horizontal...................................................................................................................112

9 Use the scan features

Make reprints of your photos..................................................................................................113

Scan an image........................................................................................................................114

Scan an original to a computer.........................................................................................115

Scan an original to a memory card or storage device......................................................115

Scan an original to a CD/DVD..........................................................................................116

Scan slides or negative film..............................................................................................116

Edit a scanned image.............................................................................................................117

Edit a scanned preview image..........................................................................................118

Contents

Edit a scanned photo or graphic.......................................................................................118

Edit a scanned document.................................................................................................118

Share a scanned image with friends and relatives.................................................................118

Stop scanning.........................................................................................................................119

10 Use the copy features

Make a copy...........................................................................................................................121

Preview your copy job............................................................................................................121

Change the copy settings for the current job..........................................................................122

Set the number of copies..................................................................................................122

Set the copy paper size....................................................................................................122

Set the copy paper type....................................................................................................123

Change copy speed or quality..........................................................................................124

Adjust the lightness and darkness of your copy...............................................................125

Change default copy settings.................................................................................................125

Perform special copy jobs......................................................................................................126

Make a 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) borderless copy of a photo.............................................126

Resize an original to fit onto letter or A4 paper................................................................127

Resize an original using custom settings.........................................................................128

Crop an original................................................................................................................128

Shift the left margin...........................................................................................................129

Improve the quality of a copy............................................................................................129

Stop copying...........................................................................................................................130

11 Print reports and forms

Print a self-test report.............................................................................................................131

Print forms..............................................................................................................................132

12 Maintain the HP All-in-One

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

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

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

Clean the exterior.............................................................................................................134

Check the estimated ink levels...............................................................................................134

Work with ink cartridges..........................................................................................................135

Replace the ink cartridges................................................................................................135

Align the printer................................................................................................................138

Clean the print head.........................................................................................................139

Clean the ink cartridge contacts.......................................................................................140

Remove ink from your skin and clothing...........................................................................141

Reduce energy consumption when the HP All-in-One is off...................................................141

Self-maintenance sounds.......................................................................................................142

Contents

Turn off the HP All-in-One......................................................................................................142

13 Shop for ink supplies...........................................................................................................143

14 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting tips...............................................................................................................145

Communication problems over a USB connection...........................................................145

Information on ink cartridges and the print head..............................................................146

Information on paper........................................................................................................147

Clear paper jams..............................................................................................................147

Hardware setup troubleshooting.............................................................................................149

Software installation troubleshooting......................................................................................153

Uninstall and reinstall the software...................................................................................155

Network troubleshooting.........................................................................................................158

Wired network setup troubleshooting...............................................................................158

Wireless setup troubleshooting........................................................................................160

Print quality troubleshooting...................................................................................................164

Print troubleshooting...............................................................................................................172

Memory card and front USB port troubleshooting..................................................................179

Scan troubleshooting..............................................................................................................183

Copy troubleshooting..............................................................................................................186

Errors......................................................................................................................................190

Device messages.............................................................................................................190

File messages...................................................................................................................193

Supported file types for the HP All-in-One..................................................................194

General user messages...................................................................................................195

Paper messages...............................................................................................................199

Power and connection messages.....................................................................................201

Ink cartridge messages....................................................................................................203

Contents

15 HP warranty and support

Warranty.................................................................................................................................211

Ink cartridge warranty information..........................................................................................211

Support process.....................................................................................................................212

Before you call HP support.....................................................................................................212

HP support by phone..............................................................................................................213

Phone support period.......................................................................................................213

Placing a call....................................................................................................................213

After the phone support period.........................................................................................213

Additional warranty options....................................................................................................213

HP Quick Exchange Service (Japan).....................................................................................214

Call HP Korea customer support............................................................................................214

Prepare the HP All-in-One for shipment.................................................................................215

Secure the ink system......................................................................................................215

Remove the control panel faceplate.................................................................................215

Pack the HP All-in-One...........................................................................................................216

16 Technical information

Specifications.........................................................................................................................219

Environmental product stewardship program.........................................................................221

Paper use.........................................................................................................................221

Plastics.............................................................................................................................221

Material safety data sheets...............................................................................................221

Recycling program............................................................................................................221

HP inkjet supplies recycling program...............................................................................221

Energy consumption.........................................................................................................222

Special handling of materials............................................................................................222

Attention California users.................................................................................................222

Contents

NDL battery disposal........................................................................................................222

Taiwan battery statement.................................................................................................222

Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European

Union................................................................................................................................223

Regulatory notices..................................................................................................................223

Regulatory model identification number...........................................................................224

FCC statement..................................................................................................................224

Laser compliance.............................................................................................................225

Notice to users in Korea...................................................................................................225

VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan................................................225

Notice to users in Japan about power cord......................................................................225

Geräuschemission............................................................................................................225

Regulatory wireless statements..............................................................................................226

Wireless: Exposure to radio frequency radiation..............................................................226

Wireless: Notice to users in Brazil....................................................................................226

Wireless: Notice to users in Canada................................................................................226

European Union Regulatory Notice..................................................................................227

Wireless: Notice to users in Taiwan.................................................................................227

Declaration of conformity (European Economic Area)...........................................................228

HP Photosmart C8100 All-in-One series declaration of conformity........................................228

Index............................................................................................................................................229

1 HP Photosmart C8100 All-in-

One series Help

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

•“

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

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

•“ How do I?” on page 55

•“ Load originals and load paper” on page 57

•“ Print from your computer” on page 75

•“ Use the photo features” on page 95

•“ Use the scan features” on page 113

•“ Use the copy features” on page 121

•“ Print reports and forms” on page 131

•“ Maintain the HP All-in-One” on page 133

•“ Shop for ink supplies” on page 143

•“ HP warranty and support” on page 211

•“ Technical information” on page 219

•“

HP Photosmart C8100 All-in-

One series Help

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One series Help

Chapter 1

HP Photosmart C8100 All-in-

8 HP Photosmart C8100 All-in-One series Help

2 HP All-in-One overview

Use the HP All-in-One to quickly and easily accomplish tasks such as printing photos from a memory card, burning and labeling CD/DVDs, scanning documents, or making a copy. You can access many HP All-in-One functions directly from the control panel, without turning on your computer.

This section contains the following topics:

•

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

•

Menu overview

•

Enter text using the visual keyboard

•

Use the HP Photosmart Software

•

Use the Roxio Creator Basic Software

•

The HP All-in-One at a glance

Label Description

1 Control panel

2 Output tray

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

4 Paper tray extender (also referred to as the tray

extender)

5 Photo tray

Overview

HP All-in-One overview 9

Chapter 2

(continued)

Label Description

6 Ink cartridge door

7 On button

8 Front USB port

9 Wireless network indicator and Bluetooth light

10 LightScribe CD/DVD drive

11 Memory card slots and Photo light

12 Glass

13 Slide and Negative Film holder

14 Slide and Negative Film light

15 Lid

16 Lid backing

17 Slide and Negative Film light power port

18 Ethernet port

19 Rear USB port

20 Power connection

21 Rear door

* Use only with the power adapter supplied by HP.

Control panel overview

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

This section contains the following topics:

•

Overview

10 HP All-in-One overview

Control panel features Display icons

• Display sleep state

•

Control panel features

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

Label Name and Description

1 Display: The touch screen display shows menus, photos, and messages. The control panel can

be pulled up and angled for better viewing of this display.

2 Red Eye Removal: Turns the Red Eye Removal feature On or Off. By default, this feature is

turned off. When the feature is turned on, the HP All-in-One automatically corrects red eye coloring in the photo currently shown on the display.

3 Cancel: Stops the current operation and returns to the main screen.

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

5 Start Copy Color: Starts a color copy.

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

7 Print Photos: Depending on whether you access your photos from the View, Print, or Create

menu, the Print Photos button will display the Print Preview screen or it will print any selected photo(s). If no photos are selected, a prompt appears asking if you want to print all the photos on your card, storage device or CD/DVD.

Overview

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Chapter 2

Display icons

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

Icon Purpose

Shows the ink cartridge status. The color of the icon corresponds to the color of the ink cartridge, and the fill level of the icon corresponds to the fill level of the ink cartridge.

NOTE: The ink level icons will only appear if one of the ink cartridges is less

than 50% full. If the ink level for all ink cartridges is more than 50% full, the ink cartridge icons do not appear on the display.

Shows that the ink cartridge is nearly empty, and will need to be replaced.

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

Indicates that there is a wired network connection.

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

Display sleep state

Overview

To prolong the life of the display, it dims after two minutes of inactivity. After 30 minutes of inactivity, the display goes into a sleep state and the screen shuts off completely. The display turns back on when you touch the display, press a control panel button, insert a memory card or connect a storage device, insert a CD/DVD, lift the lid, or access the HP All-in-One from a connected computer.

Menu overview

The following topics provide a quick reference to top-level menus that appear on the HP All-in-One display.

•

Photosmart Express Menu Copy Menu

• Scan Menu

•

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Indicates the presence of an Ad hoc wireless network connection.

• CD/DVD Menu Setup Menu

•

Photosmart Express Menu

The following options are available in the Photosmart Express menu when you insert a memory card, storage device, or CD/DVD.

View

Copy Menu

The following options are available when you touch Copy on the main screen.

Scan Menu

The following options are available when you touch Scan on the main screen.

Copies

Size

Quality

Preview

Lighter / Darker

Crop

Paper Size

Paper Type

Margin Shift

Enhancements

Set As New Defaults

Create

Save

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NOTE: The options that appear on the Scan Menu vary depending on the software

applications installed on your computer.

Scan and Reprint

Scan Film

Scan to Memory Device

Scan to CD/DVD

Scan to Computer

NOTE: The Scan to Computer option only appears if the HP All-in-One is network-

connected.

CD/DVD Menu

The following options are available when you touch CD/DVD on the main screen.

Backup Memory Card

View & Print Photos

Save Photos to Computer

Make LightScribe Disc Label

Setup Menu

The following options are available when you touch Setup on the main screen.

Printable School Papers

Help Menu

Tools

Preferences

Network

Bluetooth

Overview

Enter text using the visual keyboard

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

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To enter text using the visual keyboard

1. To select a letter, number, or symbol on the visual keyboard, touch the appropriate

selection.

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

• To enter lowercase letters, touch abc on the visual keyboard.

• To enter uppercase letters, touch ABC on the visual keyboard.

• To enter numbers, touch 123 on the visual keyboard.

• To enter symbols, touch .@! on the visual keyboard.

2. After you touch the appropriate letter, number, or symbol, the selection appears in

the white space above the visual keyboard.

TIP: To erase a letter, number, or symbol, touch Del on the visual keyboard.

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

keyboard.

Use the HP Photosmart Software

The HP Photosmart Software provides a fast and easy way to make prints of your photos. It also provides access to other basic HP imaging software features, such as saving and viewing your photos.

For more information on using the HP Photosmart Software:

• Check the Contents panel on the left. Look for the HP Photosmart Software Help

contents book at the top.

• If you do not see the HP Photosmart Software Help contents book at the top of the

Contents panel, access the software help through the HP Solution Center.

Use the Roxio Creator Basic Software

You can install the Roxio Creator Basic software that came with the HP All-in-One. This software lets you create and print text, photos, and pre-set designs on a LightScribe disc to identify the contents of your CD or DVD. In addition, you can use the Roxio Creator Basic software to create and burn photo slide shows, music, and more onto a CD/DVD loaded in the LightScribe-enabled drive on the HP All-in-One. For information on using the Roxio Creator Basic software, see the help that came with the software.

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Overview

Chapter 2

Overview

16 HP All-in-One overview

3 Find more information

You can access a variety of resources, both printed and onscreen, that provide information about setting up and using the HP All-in-One.

Setup Guide

The Setup Guide provides instructions for setting up the HP All-in-One and installing software. Make sure you follow the steps in the Setup Guide in order.

If you have problems during setup, check the Setup Guide for troubleshooting information, or see “

Basics Guide

The Basics Guide contains an overview of the HP All-in-One, including stepby-step instructions for basic tasks, troubleshooting tips, and technical information.

HP Photosmart Essential animations

The HP Photosmart Essential animations are an interactive way to get a brief overview of the software included with the HP All-in-One. You will learn how the software can help you create, share, organize, and print your photos.

Onscreen Help

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

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

•

performing common tasks. The HP All-in-One overview topic provides general information about the

•

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

•

you might encounter with the HP All-in-One.

Readme

The Readme file contains the most recent information which might not be found in other publications.

Install the software to access the Readme file.

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

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

Troubleshooting” on page 145 in this onscreen Help.

Find more information 17

Find more information

Chapter 3

Find more information

18 Find more information

4 Finish setting up the HP All-in-

One

After you have completed the steps in your Setup Guide, refer to this section to help you finish setting up the HP All-in-One. This section contains important setup-related information for your device, including information on setting preferences.

This section contains the following topics:

•

Set your preferences Computer connection information

• Connect to a network

•

Set your preferences

You can change the settings on the HP All-in-One so that it behaves according to your preference. For example, you can set general device preferences, such as the language used to display messages. You can also restore the device settings to what they were when you purchased your device. This will erase any new defaults you have set.

This section contains the following topics:

•

Set your language and country/region Adjust the volume

• Set the default paper tray for PictBridge/DPOF/uPnP printing

• Enable faster browsing of photos

• Set the paper tray for printing from a Bluetooth device

• Restore the factory defaults

• Play a slideshow on the display

• Share CD/DVD drive

•

Finish setup

Set your language and country/region

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

To set the language

1. Touch Setup on the display.

2. Touch Preferences.

3. Touch Set Language.

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4. Touch the language you want to select.

NOTE: If the menu option you want is not visible on the screen, touch or

to scroll through all the menu options.

5. When prompted, touch Yes to confirm your selection, or touch No to choose another

language.

Finish setup

To set the country/region

1. Touch Setup on the display.

2. Touch Preferences.

3. Touch Set Country/Region.

4. Touch the country/region you want to select.

NOTE: If the menu option you want is not visible on the screen, touch or

to scroll through all the menu options.

5. When prompted, touch Yes to confirm your selection, or touch No to choose another

country/region.

Adjust the volume

The HP All-in-One provides three levels for adjusting the volume of sounds associated with device events and errors. The default setting is Medium.

To adjust the volume

1. Touch Setup on the display.

2. Touch Preferences.

3. Touch Sound Effects Volume, and then touch the volume you want to select.

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

Set the default paper tray to use when you print photos from a Pictbridge device, DPOF file, or a UPnP device. The default setting is Photo Tray.

To set the default paper tray

1. Touch Setup on the display.

2. Touch Preferences.

3. Touch PictBridge/DPOF/uPnP Tray Select.

4. Touch Main Tray or Photo Tray.

Enable faster browsing of photos

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

NOTE: This feature is on by default.

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To turn faster browsing on or off

1. Touch Setup on the display.

2. Touch Tools.

3. Touch

4. Touch On or Off to turn it on or off.

to scroll through the options, and then touch Enable Faster Browsing.

Set the paper tray for printing from a Bluetooth device

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

To set the paper tray for printing from a Bluetooth device

1. Touch Setup.

2. Touch Bluetooth.

NOTE: If the menu option you want is not visible on the screen, touch or

to scroll through all the menu options.

3. Touch Default Paper Tray.

4. Touch Main Tray or Photo Tray.

Restore the factory defaults

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

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

settings and the language and country/region settings.

Finish setup

You can perform this process from the control panel only.

To restore the factory defaults

1. Touch Setup on the display.

2. Touch Tools.

3. Touch

The factory default settings are restored.

to scroll through the options, and then touch Restore Factory Defaults.

Play a slideshow on the display

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

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There are two types of slideshows that you can enable:

• Store Demo: appears after the HP All-in-One is inactive for one minute and shows a

set of predefined graphics that describe features of the device. The slideshow plays until you press a button or use the device. If the HP All-in-One remains inactive for eight hours, the display turns off.

NOTE: HP recommends leaving Store Demo off.

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

shows a set of predefined slides with information about special features that you can do with the device. The slideshow plays through once and then the display returns to the main menu.

To turn the store demo on or off

1. Touch Setup on the display.

2. Touch Tools.

3. Touch

to scroll through the options, and then touch Store Demo.

4. Touch On or Off to turn it on or off.

To turn tips slideshow on or off

1. Touch Setup on the display.

2. Touch Tools.

3. Touch

to scroll through the options, and then touch Tips Slideshow.

4. Touch On or Off to turn it on or off.

Share CD/DVD drive

You can set up the HP All-in-One so that the LightScribe CD/DVD can be accessible and operated by the HP All-in-One only, by your connected Windows computer only, or by both the HP All-in-One and your Windows computer.

NOTE: The default setting is for the drive to be accessible and operated by both the

HP All-in-One and your connected Windows computer.

To enable CD/DVD drive sharing

1. Touch Setup on the display.

2. Touch Tools.

3. Touch Share CD/DVD Drive.

4. Do one of the following:

•Touch Share to enable sharing of the drive by both the HP All-in-One and your

connected Windows computer (default setting).

•Touch Computer Only to make the drive accessible and operable by your

connected Windows computer only.

•Touch Device Only to make the drive accessible and operable by the HP All-in-

One only.

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Computer connection information

The HP All-in-One comes equipped with a USB port so you can connect directly to a computer using a USB cable. You can also connect the HP All-in-One to either a wired or wireless network. Additionally, the built-in Bluetooth Bluetooth

This section contains the following topics:

•

Supported connection types

devices to print to the HP All-in-One.

Supported connection types Connect using Ethernet Connect using integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 Connect using an integrated wireless Bluetooth® connection Use printer sharing

Wireless Technology allows

Finish setup

Description Recommended number

USB connection One computer connected

Ethernet (wired) connection

Integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 connection

Integrated wireless Bluetooth

Printer sharing Five.

connection

of connected computers for best performance

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

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

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

One Bluetooth device or computer.

The host computer must be turned on at all times, or the other computers will not be able to print to the HP All-in-One.

Supported software features

All features are supported, except Webscan.

All features are supported, including Webscan.

Printing from a Bluetooth device such as a PDA or camera phone, or a Bluetooth-enabled computer.

All features resident on the host computer are supported. Only print is supported from the other computers.

Setup instructions

Follow the Setup Guide for detailed instructions.

Follow the instructions in

“Wired network setup” on page 30.

Follow instructions in

“Integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network setup” on page 32.

Follow the instructions in

“Connect using an integrated wireless Bluetooth® connection” on page 24.

Follow the instructions in

“Use printer sharing” on page 28.

Connect using Ethernet

The HP All-in-One supports both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps Ethernet network connections. For detailed instructions on connecting the HP All-in-One to an Ethernet (wired) network, see “

Wired network setup” on page 30.

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Connect using integrated wireless WLAN 802.11

The HP All-in-One uses an internal networking component that supports a wireless network. For detailed instructions on connecting the HP All-in-One to a wireless (802.11) network, see “

Integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network setup” on page 32.

Connect using an integrated wireless Bluetooth® connection

Finish setup

The integrated wireless Bluetooth® connection allows you to print images from most Bluetooth devices, including computers.

This section contains the following topics:

•

Find the device name and address Set Bluetooth security for the HP All-in-One

• Use a Bluetooth® connection to print from your computer

•

Find the device name and address

Some Bluetooth devices exchange device addresses when they communicate with each other, so you might need to find out the device address of the HP All-in-One in order to establish a connection. Also, some Bluetooth devices display the name of the printer when connected. If you do not want the default name displayed as the name of the HP Allin-One, you can change the device name.

To find out the device address of the HP All-in-One

1. Touch Setup on the display.

2. Touch Bluetooth.

NOTE: If the menu option you want is not visible on the screen, touch or

to scroll through all the menu options.

3. Touch Device Address.

The Device Address is read only.

4. To enter the address into your device, follow the instructions that came with your

Bluetooth device.

5. Touch OK to exit the Setup menu.

To change the device name of the HP All-in-One

1. Touch Setup on the display.

2. Touch Bluetooth.

NOTE: If the menu option you want is not visible on the screen, touch or

to scroll through all the menu options.

3. Touch Device Name.

NOTE: The HP All-in-One ships with the predefined name of Photosmart

C8100.

4. Touch Change.

5. Use the visual keyboard to enter a new name.

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6. When you have finished entering a name for the HP All-in-One, touch OK.

The name you entered will appear on your Bluetooth device when you connect to the HP All-in-One to print.

7. Touch OK to exit the Setup menu.

Set Bluetooth security for the HP All-in-One

You can enable printer security settings through the Bluetooth menu on the HP All-inOne. Touch Setup on the display, and then touch Bluetooth. From the Bluetooth menu, you can:

• Require passkey authentication prior to someone printing to the HP All-in-One from

a Bluetooth device.

• Make the HP All-in-One visible or invisible to Bluetooth devices that are within range.

This section contains the following topics:

•

Use a passkey to authenticate Bluetooth devices Set the HP All-in-One to be invisible to Bluetooth devices

• Turn the Bluetooth radio on and off

• Reset Bluetooth settings on the HP All-in-One

•

Use a passkey to authenticate Bluetooth devices

You can set the security level of the HP All-in-One to either Low or High. The default security setting is Low. Low level security does not require authentication.

• Low: This is the default security setting. Low level security does not require a

passkey, as it does not support authentication. Any Bluetooth device within range can print to it.

• High: High level security requires a passkey, as it supports authentication. The

Bluetooth device must provide a passkey, before the HP All-in-One will allow the device to send a print job to it.

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NOTE: The HP All-in-One ships with a predefined passkey that is set to four zeroes

"0000".

To set the HP All-in-One to require passkey authentication

1. Touch Setup on the display.

2. Touch Bluetooth.

NOTE: If the menu option you want is not visible on the screen, touch or

to scroll through all the menu options.

3. Touch Passkey.

4. Touch Change.

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5. Use the visual keyboard to enter a new passkey.

NOTE: The passkey must be 1 to 4 characters long, and can only consist of

numbers.

6. When you have finished entering your passkey, touch OK.

The Bluetooth menu appears.

7. Touch Security Level.

8. Touch High.

High level security requires authentication. Passkey authentication is now set for the HP All-in-One.

Use printer sharing

If your computer is on a network, and another computer on the network has an HP Allin-One connected to it by a USB cable, you can print to that printer using printer sharing.

The computer directly connected to the HP All-in-One acts as the host for the printer and has full software functionality. The other computer, which is referred to as a client, has

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access only to the print features. You must perform other functions from the host computer or from the control panel on the HP All-in-One.

To enable printer sharing on a Windows computer

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

Help.

Connect to a network

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

If you want to: See this section:

Connect to a wired (Ethernet) network. “Wired network setup” on page 30

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

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

Install the HP All-in-One software for use in a networked environment.

Add connections to more computers on the network.

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

NOTE: Use the instructions in this section if

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

Finish setup

“Integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network setup” on page 32

“Wireless ad hoc network setup” on page 35

“Install the software for a network connection” on page 39

“Connect to additional computers on a network” on page 39

“Change the HP All-in-One from a USB connection to a network connection” on page 40

View or change the network settings. “Manage your network settings” on page 40

Find troubleshooting information. “Network troubleshooting” on page 158

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

not both at the same time.

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