HP PSC 1500 User Manual 2
HP PSC 1500 All-in-One series
User Guide
HP PSC 1500 All-in-One series
User Guide
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Publication number: Q5888-90191
First edition: December 2004
Notice
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Note: Regulatory information can be
found in the technical information
chapter 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 Guide.
2. Use only a grounded electrical
outlet when connecting the
device 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.
Warning This equipment
will be inoperable when
main power fails.
Contents
1 HP All-in-One overview........................................................................................3
The HP All-in-One at a glance................................................................................3
Control panel overview...........................................................................................4
Status light overview...............................................................................................5
Use the HP Image Zone to do more with your HP All-in-One.................................6
2 Find more information.......................................................................................... 9
3 Connection information.....................................................................................11
Supported connection types.................................................................................11
Connect using a USB cable..................................................................................11
Use printer sharing (Windows).............................................................................11
Use printer sharing (Mac OS X)............................................................................12
4 Load originals and load paper...........................................................................13
Load an original....................................................................................................13
Choose papers for printing and copying...............................................................14
Load paper...........................................................................................................15
Avoid paper jams..................................................................................................19
5 Use a PictBridge camera.................................................................................... 21
Connect a digital camera......................................................................................21
Print photos from a digital camera........................................................................22
6 Use the copy features........................................................................................23
Set the copy paper type........................................................................................23
Increase copy speed or quality.............................................................................24
Make multiple copies of the same original............................................................24
Copy a two-page document..................................................................................25
Make a borderless copy of a photo.......................................................................25
Resize an original to fit onto letter or A4 paper.....................................................26
Stop copying.........................................................................................................26
7 Print from your computer..................................................................................27
Print from a software application..........................................................................27
Change the print settings......................................................................................28
Stop a print job.....................................................................................................29
8 Use the scan features......................................................................................... 31
Scan to an application..........................................................................................31
Stop scanning.......................................................................................................32
9 Use HP Instant Share.........................................................................................33
Overview...............................................................................................................33
Get started............................................................................................................34
Send images using your computer.......................................................................34
10 Order supplies....................................................................................................39
Order paper, transparency film, or other media....................................................39
Order print cartridges............................................................................................39
Order other supplies.............................................................................................40
11 Maintain your HP All-in-One..............................................................................41
Clean the HP All-in-One.......................................................................................41
Check the estimated ink levels.............................................................................42
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Print a self-test report...........................................................................................42
Work with print cartridges.....................................................................................43
12 Troubleshooting information.............................................................................51
Before you call HP Support..................................................................................51
View the Readme file............................................................................................52
Setup troubleshooting...........................................................................................52
Operational troubleshooting..................................................................................62
Device update.......................................................................................................64
13 Get HP support...................................................................................................67
Get support and other information from the Internet.............................................67
Warranty support..................................................................................................67
HP customer support............................................................................................68
Access your serial number and service ID............................................................ 68
Call in North America............................................................................................68
Call elsewhere in the world...................................................................................69
Call in Australia under warranty and post-warranty..............................................71
Call HP Korea customer support..........................................................................71
Call HP Japan support..........................................................................................72
Prepare your HP All-in-One for shipment.............................................................72
14 Technical information........................................................................................75
System requirements............................................................................................75
Paper specifications.............................................................................................75
Print specifications................................................................................................77
Copy specifications...............................................................................................77
Scan specifications...............................................................................................78
PictBridge specifications.......................................................................................78
Physical specifications..........................................................................................78
Power specifications.............................................................................................79
Environmental specifications................................................................................79
Additional specifications.......................................................................................79
Environmental product stewardship program.......................................................79
Regulatory notices................................................................................................80
Declaration of conformity (European Economic Area)..........................................83
15 Hewlett-Packard LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT......................................85
Duration of limited warranty..................................................................................85
Extent of limited warranty.....................................................................................85
Limitation of warranty...........................................................................................86
Limitation of liability..............................................................................................86
Local law............................................................................................................... 86
Limited warranty information for EU countries/regions.........................................86
Index...........................................................................................................................89
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HP All-in-One overview
Many HP All-in-One functions can be accessed directly, without turning on your
computer. Tasks such as making a copy or printing photos from a camera can be
accomplished quickly and easily from your HP All-in-One.
This chapter describes the HP All-in-One hardware features, control panel functions,
and how to access the HP Image Zone software.
Tip You can do more with your HP All-in-One by using the HP Image Zone
software installed on your computer. The software provides enhanced copy,
scan, and photo functionality. For more information, see the onscreen HP
Image Zone Help and Use the HP Image Zone to do more with your HP All-in-
One.
The HP All-in-One at a glance
HP All-in-One overview
Label Description
1 Control panel
2 On button
3 PictBridge camera port
4 Paper tray
5 Paper tray extender
6 Paper-width guide
7 Print-carriage access / front clean-out door
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Label Description
8 Glass
9 Lid
10 Rear clean-out door
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11 Rear USB port
12 Power connection
Control panel overview
Label Name and Description
1 Check Paper/Check Print Cartridge: Indicates the need to load paper, remove a
paper jam, reinsert the print cartridge, replace the print cartridge, or close the printcarriage access door.
2 Cancel / Resume button: Stop a job or exit settings. In certain situations (for example,
after clearing a paper jam), this button resumes printing.
3 Type button: Change the paper type setting to match the type of paper loaded in the
paper tray (plain or photo paper). The default setting is plain paper.
4 Quality button: Change the copy quality. The default quality for plain paper is Normal
(two stars). The default quality for photo paper is Best (three stars).
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Label Name and Description
5 Size button: Change the image size to 100%, fit it to the page, or print borderless
images. The default setting is 100% for plain paper and print borderless images for
photo paper.
6 Copies button: Specify the desired number of copies.
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Start Copy Black button: Start a black copy job.
Start Copy Color button: Start a color copy job.
Start Scan button: Start a scan job.
Status light overview
Several indicator lights inform you of the status of your HP All-in-One. The following
table describes common situations and explains what the lights mean.
For more information about status lights and resolving issues, see Troubleshooting
information.
Light What it means
All lights are off. The HP All-in-One is turned off.
The On button light, Start Copy Black
backlight, and Start Copy Color
backlight are on.
The On button light is blinking, and the
Start Copy Black backlight and Start
Copy Color backlight are on.
The On button light and the Start Copy
Black backlight are blinking, and the
Start Copy Color backlight is on.
The HP All-in-One is on and ready.
The HP All-in-One is printing, scanning,
or aligning the print cartridges.
The HP All-in-One is making a black and
white copy.
The On button light and the Start Copy
Color backlight are blinking, and the
Start Copy Black backlight is on.
The Check Paper light is blinking, and
the On button light, Start Copy Black
backlight, and Start Copy Color
backlight are on.
The Check Print Cartridge light is
blinking, and the On button light, Start
Copy Black backlight, and Start Copy
Color backlight are on.
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The HP All-in-One is making a color copy.
The HP All-in-One is out of paper, has a
paper jam, or has the wrong paper size
loaded.
The print-carriage access / front cleanout door is open, the print cartridges are
missing or not installed properly, the
protective tape is still on a print
cartridge, or a print cartridge is defective.
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Use the HP Image Zone to do more with your HP All-inOne
The HP Image Zone software is installed on your computer when you set up your
HP All-in-One. For further information, see the Setup Guide that came with your device.
Access to the HP Image Zone software differs by operating system (OS). For
example, if you have a computer running Windows, the HP Image Zone software
HP All-in-One overview
Access the HP Image Zone software (Windows)
entry point is the HP Director (or HP Solution Center). If you have a Mac and are
running OS X v10.1.5 or later, the HP Image Zone software entry point is the
HP Image Zone window. If you have a Mac and are running OS 9.2.6 or earlier, the
HP Image Zone software entry point is the HP Director. Regardless, the entry point
serves as the launching pad for the HP Image Zone software and services.
You can quickly and easily expand the functionality of your HP All-in-One by using the
HP Image Zone software. Look for boxes like this throughout the guide that provide
topic-specific tips and helpful information for your projects.
Open the HP Director (or HP Solution Center) from the desktop icon, system tray
icon, or the Start menu. The HP Image Zone software features appear in the
HP Director (or HP Solution Center).
Do one of the following:
● On the Windows desktop, double-click the HP Director (or HP Solution Center)
icon.
● In the system tray at the far right of the Windows taskbar, double-click the
Hewlett-Packard Digital Imaging Monitor icon.
● On the taskbar, click Start, point to Programs or All Programs, select HP, and
then click HP Director (or HP Solution Center).
Open the HP Image Zone software (Mac OS X v10.1.5 and above)
Note Mac OS X v10.0.0 - v10.1.4 are not supported.
When you install the HP Image Zone software, the HP Image Zone icon is placed in
the Dock.
To open the HP Image Zone window
➔
Click the HP Image Zone icon in the Dock.
The HP Image Zone window appears.
The HP Image Zone window displays only the HP Image Zone features that are
appropriate for the selected device.
Access the HP Director software (Mac OS 9)
The HP Director is the entry point to the HP Image Zone software. Depending on the
capabilities of your HP All-in-One, the HP Director lets you initiate device functions
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such as scanning or copying, and to open the HP Gallery to view, modify, and
manage the images on your computer.
The HP Director is a standalone application that must be opened before its features
can be accessed. Use one of the following methods to open the HP Director:
● Double-click the HP Director alias on the desktop.
● Double-click the HP Director alias in the Applications:Hewlett-Packard:HP
Photo and Imaging Software folder.
The HP Director displays only the task buttons that pertain to the selected device.
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Find more information
A variety of resources, both printed and onscreen, provide information about setting
up and using your HP All-in-One.
Setup Guide
The Setup Guide provides instructions for setting up your
HP All-in-One and installing software. Make sure you follow
the steps in order.
If you have problems during setup, see Troubleshooting in
the last section of the Setup Guide, the Troubleshooting
section in this guide, or visit www.hp.com/support.
Find more information
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User Guide
The User Guide contains information on how to use your
HP All-in-One, including troubleshooting tips and step-bystep instructions.
HP Image Zone Tour
The HP Image Zone Tour is a fun, interactive way to get a
brief overview of the software included with your HP All-inOne. You'll learn how HP Image Zone can help you edit,
organize, and print your photos.
HP Image Zone Help
The HP Image Zone Help provides detailed information on
using the software for your HP All-in-One.
● The Get step-by-step instructions topic provides
information on using the HP Image Zone software with
HP devices.
● The Explore what you can do topic provides more
information about the practical and creative things you
can do with the HP Image Zone software and your HP
devices.
● If you need further assistance or want to check for HP
software updates, see the Troubleshooting and
support topic.
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.
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Connection information
Your 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 share your printer over an existing
Ethernet network using a computer as a print server.
Supported connection types
Description Recommended
number of
connected
computers for best
performance
USB connection One computer
connected to an
HP All-in-One using a
USB cable.
The USB port is
located on the rear of
the HP All-in-One.
Printer sharing
(Windows)
Printer sharing (Mac) Up to five computers.
Up to five computers.
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.
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.
All features resident
on the host computer
are supported. Only
print is supported
from the other
computers.
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.
For setup
instructions, see Use
printer sharing
(Windows).
For setup
instructions, see Use
printer sharing (Mac
OS X).
Connection information
Connect using a USB cable
Detailed instructions for connecting a computer to your HP All-in-One using a USB
cable are included in the Setup Guide that came with your device.
Use printer sharing (Windows)
If your computer is on a network, and another computer on the network has an HP Allin-One connected to it by means of a USB cable, you can use that device as your
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printer using printer sharing. The computer directly connected to the HP All-in-One
acts as the host for the printer and has full feature functionality. Other computers on
the network, which are referred to as clients, have access only to the print features. All
other functions must be performed on the host computer.
To enable Windows printer sharing
➔
Refer to the user guide that came with your computer or the Windows onscreen
Help.
Use printer sharing (Mac OS X)
If your computer is on a network, and another computer on the network is connected
to the HP All-in-One by using a USB cable, you can use that device as your printer
using printer sharing. Other computers on the network, which are referred to as
clients, have access only to the print features. All other functions must be performed
on the host computer.
To enable printer sharing
1. On the host computer, select System Preferences in the Dock.
The System Preferences window appears.
2. Select Sharing.
3. From the Services tab, click Printer Sharing.
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Load originals and load paper
This chapter provides instructions for loading originals on the glass to copy or scan,
choosing the best paper type for your job, loading paper in the paper tray, and
avoiding paper jams.
Load an original
You can copy or scan up to letter- or A4-size originals by loading them on the glass,
as described here.
Note Many of the special features will not work correctly if the glass and lid
backing are not clean. For more information, see Clean the HP All-in-One.
To load an original on the glass
1. Lift the lid and place your original face down on the right front corner of the glass.
Tip For more help on loading an original, refer to the guide engraved
under the glass.
2. Close the lid.
Tip You can copy or scan oversized originals by completely removing the lid
from your HP All-in-One. To remove the lid, lift the lid part way and push out
either at the left or right side to release the lid hook from its latch, then gently
slide the remaining hook from its latch.
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Choose papers for printing and copying
You can use many types and sizes of paper in your HP All-in-One. Review the
following recommendations to get the best printing and copying quality. Whenever you
change paper types or sizes, remember to change those settings.
Recommended papers
If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers that are
specifically designed for the type of project you are printing. If you are printing photos,
for example, load glossy or matte photo paper in the paper tray. If you are printing a
brochure or presentation, use a type of paper specifically designed for that purpose.
Note Depending on your country/region, some of these papers might not be
available.
For more information about HP papers, see the onscreen HP Image Zone Help, or go
to www.hp.com/support/inkjet_media.
Note At this time, this portion of the site is available in English only.
Papers to avoid
Using paper that is too thin, paper that has a slick texture, or paper that stretches
easily can cause paper jams. Using paper that has a heavy texture or does not accept
ink can cause printed images to smear, bleed, or not fill in completely.
We do not recommend printing to the following papers:
● Paper with cutouts or perforations (unless specifically designed for use with
HP inkjet devices)
● Highly textured stock, such as linen (it might not print evenly, and the ink can
bleed into these papers)
● Extremely smooth, shiny, or coated papers not specifically designed for your
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HP All-in-One (they can jam the HP All-in-One or repel the ink)
● Multi-part forms, such as duplicate and triplicate forms (they can wrinkle or get
stuck and the ink is more likely to smear)
● Envelopes with clasps or windows (they can get stuck in the rollers and they can
cause paper jams)
● Banner paper
We do not recommend copying to the following papers:
● Any size paper other than letter, A4, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch), Hagaki (Japan only),
or L (Japan only)
● Paper with cutouts or perforations (unless specifically designed for use with
HP inkjet devices)
● Envelopes
● Banner paper
● Transparency film
● Multiple-part forms or label stock
● Iron-on transfer paper
Load paper
This section describes the procedure for loading different types and sizes of paper
into your HP All-in-One for your copies or printouts.
Tip To help prevent rips, wrinkles, and curled or bent edges, store all paper
flat in a resealable bag. If the paper is not stored properly, extreme changes in
temperature and humidity might result in curled paper that does not work well
in the HP All-in-One.
Load full-size paper
You can load many types of letter, A4, or legal paper into the paper tray of your HP Allin-One.
To load full-size paper
1. Open the paper tray door.
2. Pull the paper tray extender toward you, as far as it will go. Flip the paper catch at
the end of the paper tray extender to open the extender the rest of the way.
Warning Legal paper might get caught on the paper tray extender if it is
fully extended when you print onto legal paper. To avoid a paper jam
when using legal-size paper, do not open the paper tray extender.
3. Squeeze and hold the tab on the top of the paper-width guide, then slide the
paper-width guide to its outermost position.
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4. Tap a stack of paper on a flat surface to align the edges, 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.
5. Insert the stack of paper into the paper tray with the short edge forward and the
print side down. Slide the stack of paper forward until it stops.
Tip If you are using letterhead, insert the top of the page first with the
print side down. For more help on loading full-size paper and letterhead,
refer to the diagram engraved in the base of the paper tray.
6. Squeeze and hold the tab on the top of the paper-width guide, then slide the
paper-width guide inward until it stops at the edge of the paper.
Do not overload the paper tray; make sure the stack of paper fits within the paper
tray and is no higher than the top of the paper-width guide.
Load 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo paper
You can load 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo paper into the paper tray of your HP All-in-
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One. For best results, use a recommended type of 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo
paper. For more information, see Recommended papers.
For best results, set the paper type and paper size before copying or printing. For
information on changing paper settings, see the onscreen HP Image Zone Help.
Tip To help prevent rips, wrinkles, and curled or bent edges, store all paper
flat in a resealable bag. If the paper is not stored properly, extreme changes in
temperature and humidity might result in curled paper that does not work well
in the HP All-in-One.
To load 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo paper
1. Remove all paper from the paper tray.
2. Insert the stack of photo paper into the far right side of the paper tray with the
short edge forward and the glossy side down. Slide the stack of photo paper
forward 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.
3. Squeeze and hold the tab on the top of the paper-width guide, then slide the
paper-width guide inward against the stack of photo paper until it stops.
Do not overload the paper tray; make sure the stack of photo paper fits within the
paper tray and is no higher than the top of the paper-width guide.
Load postcards or Hagaki cards
You can load postcards or Hagaki cards into the paper tray of your HP All-in-One.
For the best results, set the paper type and size before printing or copying. For more
information, see the onscreen HP Image Zone Help.
To load postcards or Hagaki cards
1. Remove all paper from the paper tray.
2. Insert the stack of cards into the far right side of the paper tray with the short
edge forward and the print side down. Slide the stack of cards forward until it
stops.
3. Squeeze and hold the tab on the top of the paper-width guide, then slide the
paper-width guide inward against the stack of cards until it stops.
Do not overload the paper tray; make sure the stack of cards fits within the paper
tray and is no higher than the top of the paper-width guide.
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Load envelopes
You can load one or more envelopes into the paper tray of your HP All-in-One. Do not
use shiny or embossed envelopes or envelopes that have clasps or windows.
Note For specific details on how to format text for printing on envelopes,
consult the help files in your word processing software. For best results,
consider using a label for the return address on envelopes.
To load envelopes
1. Remove all paper from the paper tray.
2. Insert one or more envelopes into the far right side of the paper tray with the
envelope flaps up and to the left. Slide the stack of envelopes forward until it stops.
Tip For more help on loading envelopes, refer to the diagram engraved
in the base of the paper tray.
3. Squeeze and hold the tab on the top of the paper-width guide, then slide the
paper-width guide inward against the stack of envelopes until it stops.
Do not overload the paper tray; make sure the stack of envelopes fits within the
paper tray and is no higher than the top of the paper-width guide.
Load other types of paper
The following table provides guidelines for loading certain types of paper. For best
results, adjust the paper settings each time you change paper sizes or paper types.
Note Not all paper sizes and paper types are available with all the functions
on the HP All-in-One. Some paper sizes and paper types can only be used if
you are starting a print job from the Print dialog box in a software application.
They are not available for copying or printing photos from a digital camera.
Load originals and load paper
Papers that are only available for printing from a software application are
indicated as such, below.
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Paper Tips
HP papers ● HP Premium Paper: Locate the gray arrow on the nonprinting side
of the paper, and then slide the paper into the paper tray with the
arrow side facing up.
● HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film: Insert the film so that the
white transparency strip (with arrows and the HP logo) is on top
and is going into the paper tray first. (For printing from a software
application only.)
Note The HP All-in-One cannot automatically detect transparency
film. For best results, set the paper type in the software application
to transparency film before printing onto transparency film.
● HP Iron-On Transfers: Flatten the transfer sheet completely 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.) Locate the blue stripe on the nonprinting side of the
transfer paper and then manually feed one sheet at a time into the
paper tray with the blue stripe facing up. (For printing from a
software application only.)
● HP Matte Greeting Cards, HP Photo Greeting Cards, or
HP Textured Greeting Cards: Insert a small stack of HP greeting
card paper into the paper tray with the print side down; slide the
stack of cards forward until it stops. (For printing from a software
application only.)
Labels
(for printing from a
software application
only)
Always use letter or A4 label sheets designed for use with HP inkjet
devices, and make sure that the labels are no more than two years old.
Labels on older sheets might peel off when the HP All-in-One, causing
paper jams.
1. Fan the stack of labels to make sure none of the pages are
sticking together.
2. Place a stack of label sheets on top of full-size plain paper in the
paper tray, label side down. Do not insert labels one sheet at a time.
Avoid paper jams
To help avoid paper jams, follow these guidelines:
● Prevent curled or wrinkled paper by storing all unused paper flat in a resealable
bag.
● Remove printed papers from the paper tray frequently.
● Ensure that paper loaded in the paper tray lays flat and the edges are not bent or
torn.
● Do not combine different paper types and paper sizes in the paper tray; the entire
stack of paper in the paper tray must be the same size and type.
● Adjust the paper-width guide in the paper tray to fit snugly against all paper. Make
sure the paper guide does not bend the paper in the paper tray.
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● Do not force paper too far forward in the paper tray.
● Use paper types that are recommended for your HP All-in-One. For more
information, see Choose papers for printing and copying.
For more information about clearing paper jams, see Paper troubleshooting.
Load originals and load paper
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Use a PictBridge camera
PictBridge
This HP All-in-One supports the PictBridge standard, which allows you to connect any
PictBridge-compliant camera and print photos without using your computer. Check
your camera's user guide to see if it supports PictBridge capability.
Your HP All-in-One features a PictBridge camera port on the front of the device, as
shown below.
Note The camera port only supports USB-equipped digital cameras that
support PictBridge. It does not support other types of USB devices. If you
attach a USB device that is not a compatible digital camera to the camera port,
an error message appears on your computer screen.
Connect a digital camera
The HP All-in-One supports the PictBridge standard, which lets you connect any
PictBridge-compatible camera to the camera port and print JPEG photos contained on
the memory card in the camera. We recommend you connect your camera's power
cable to the camera to conserve battery power.
1. Make sure the HP All-in-One is turned on and that the initialization process is
finished.
2. Connect your PictBridge-compatible digital camera to the camera port on the
front of your HP All-in-One using the USB cable supplied with your camera.
3. Turn on your camera and make sure it is in PictBridge mode.
– When the camera is connected correctly, the PictBridge logo appears in the
Copy area of the control panel, next to the number of copies, as shown below.
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For more information on printing from a PictBridge-compatible digital camera,
see the documentation that came with your camera.
– If the camera is not PictBridge-compliant or is not in PictBridge mode, the
PictBridge icon will blink, and an error icon appears in the number of copies
area on the control panel as shown below.
PictBridge
When this occurs, an error message appears on your computer monitor (if
you have the HP All-in-One software installed). Disconnect the camera,
correct the problem on the camera and reconnect. For more information on
PictBridge camera port troubleshooting, see the Troubleshooting Help that
came with your HP Image Zone software.
Print photos from a digital camera
After you successfully connect your PictBridge-compliant camera to the HP All-inOne, you can print your photos. Make sure the size of the paper loaded in the HP Allin-One matches the setting on your camera. If the paper size setting on your camera
is set to the default, the HP All-in-One uses the paper that is currently loaded in the
paper tray. Refer to the user guide that came with your camera for detailed
information on printing from the camera.
If your digital camera is an HP model that does not support PictBridge, you can still
print directly to the HP All-in-One. Connect the camera to the USB port on the back of
the HP All-in-One instead of to the camera port. This works with HP digital cameras
only.
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Use the copy features
The HP All-in-One allows you to produce high-quality color and black-and-white
copies on a variety of paper types. You can enlarge or reduce the size of an original to
fit a specific paper size, adjust the copy quality, and make high-quality copies of
photos, including borderless copies.
This chapter provides instructions for increasing copy speed, enhancing copy quality,
setting the number of copies to print, and guidelines for choosing the best paper type
for your job.
Tip For the best copy performance on standard copy projects, set the paper
type to Plain Paper and the copy quality to Fast.
For information on setting the paper type, see Set the copy paper type.
For information on setting the copy quality, see Increase copy speed or quality.
Set the copy paper type
You can set the paper type on your HP All-in-One to either Plain Paper or Photo
Paper.
To set the paper type from the control panel
1. Make sure you have paper loaded in the paper tray.
2. Load your original face down on the right front corner of the glass.
3. Press the Type button to select either Plain Paper or Photo Paper.
4. Press Start Copy Black or Start Copy Color.
Refer to the following table to determine which paper type setting to choose based on
the paper loaded in the paper tray.
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Paper type
Copier paper or letterhead Plain
HP Bright White Paper Plain
HP Premium Plus Photo Paper, Glossy Photo
HP Premium Plus Photo Paper, Matte Photo
HP Premium Plus 4 x 6 inch Photo Paper Photo
HP Photo Paper Photo
HP Everyday Photo Paper Photo
HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi Gloss Photo
Other photo paper Photo
HP Premium Paper Plain
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Paper type Control panel setting
Other inkjet paper Plain
Plain Hagaki (Japan only) Plain
Glossy Hagaki (Japan only) Photo
L (Japan only) Photo
Increase copy speed or quality
The HP All-in-One provides three options that affect copy speed and quality.
● Fast (one star): copies faster than the Normal setting. The text is comparable to
the quality of the Normal setting, but the graphics might be lower quality. The
Fast setting uses less ink and extends the life of your print cartridges.
Note Fast is not available when the paper type is set to Photo.
● Normal (two stars): delivers high-quality output and is the recommended setting
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for most of your copying. Normal copies faster than Best.
● Best (three stars): produces the highest quality for all paper and eliminates the
banding (striping) effect that sometimes occurs in solid areas. Best copies slower
than the other quality settings.
To change the copy quality from the control panel
1. Make sure you have paper loaded in the paper tray.
2. Load your original face down on the right front corner of the glass.
3. Press the Quality button to select fast (one star), normal (two stars), or best
(three stars).
4. Press Start Copy Black or Start Copy Color.
Make multiple copies of the same original
You can set the number of copies from the control panel or from the HP Image Zone
software.
To make multiple copies of an original from the control panel
1. Make sure you have paper loaded in the paper tray.
2. Load your original face down on the right front corner of the glass.
3. Press the Copies button to increase the number of copies up to a maximum of 9.
Tip Use the HP Image Zone software to set the number of copies higher
than 9. If the number of copies is greater than 9, only the last digit of the
number of copies is displayed on the control panel.
4. Press Start Copy Black or Start Copy Color.
In this example, the HP All-in-One makes six copies of the original 10 x 15 cm
(4 x 6 inch) photo.
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Copy a two-page document
You can use the HP All-in-One to copy a single- or multiple-page document in color or
black and white. In this example, the HP All-in-One is used to copy a two-page blackand-white original.
To copy a two-page document from the control panel
1. Make sure you have paper loaded in the paper tray.
2. Load the first page of your original face down on the right front corner of the glass.
3. Press Start Copy Black.
4. Remove the first page from the glass and load the second page.
5. Press Start Copy Black.
Make a borderless copy of a photo
For the best quality when copying a photo, load photo paper in the paper tray and
then use the Type button to select Photo Paper. You might also want to use the
photo print cartridge for superior print quality. With the tri-color and photo print
cartridges installed, you have a six-ink system. For more information, see Use a photo
print cartridge.
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To copy a photo from the control panel
1. Load photo paper in the paper tray.
Note In order to make a borderless copy, you must have photo paper
loaded.
2. Load your original photo face down on the right front corner of the glass.
Position the photo on the glass so the long edge of the photo is along the front
edge of the glass.
3. Press the Type button to select Photo Paper.
Note When Photo Paper is selected, the HP All-in-One defaults to the
Borderless setting.
4. Press Start Copy Color.
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The HP All-in-One makes a borderless copy of your original photo, as shown
below.
Resize an original to fit onto letter or A4 paper
If the image or text on your original fills the entire sheet with no margins, use the
Resize to Fit setting to reduce your original and prevent unwanted cropping of the
text or images at the edges of the sheet.
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Tip You can also use Resize to Fit to enlarge a small photo to fit within the
printable area of a full-size page. In order to do this without changing the
proportions of the original or cropping the edges, the HP All-in-One might
leave an uneven amount of white space around the edges of the paper.
To resize a document from the control panel
1. Make sure you have paper loaded in the paper tray.
2. Load your original face down on the right front corner of the glass.
3. Press the Size button to select Resize to Fit.
4. Press Start Copy Black or Start Copy Color.
Stop copying
➔
To stop copying, press Cancel / Resume on the control panel.
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