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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

Read and understand all

instructions in the setup poster.

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

Observe all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

Unplug this product from wall outlets before cleaning.

Do not install or use this product near water or when you are wet.

Install the product securely on a stable surface.

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.

If the product does not operate normally, see the online Troubleshooting help.

No operator-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Use in a well-ventilated area.

1 hp psc overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

features at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

front panel overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

use the hp director software to do more with your hp psc . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2 load originals and load paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

load an original . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

load paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

load envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

load 4 by 6 inch (10 by 15 cm) photo paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

load postcards or Hagaki cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

recommended papers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

load other types of paper in the input tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

set the paper type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

set the paper size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

avoid jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3 use a photo memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

what is a memory card? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

insert a memory card and save the files to your computer . . . . . . . . . . 22

print photos by using a proof sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

set photo print options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

print selected photos directly from a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

use the hp photo & imaging gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

4 use the copy features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

copy a two-page black-and-white document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

make a 4 by 6 inch (10 by 15 cm) borderless copy of a photo . . . . . . 38

make multiple copies of the same original . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

copy a 4 by 6 inch (10 by 15 cm) photo onto a full-size page . . . . . . 41

copy a photo several times on one page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

resize an original to fit onto letter paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

copy a washed-out original . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

copy a document that has been faxed several times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

enhance light areas of your copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

make a poster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

prepare a color t-shirt transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

stop copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

5 use the scan features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

scan an original . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

stop scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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6 print from your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

print from a software application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

set print options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

stop a print job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

7 order supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

order media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

order print cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

8 maintain your hp psc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

clean the glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

clean the lid backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

clean the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

work with print cartridges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

restore factory defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

set the power save time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

set the prompt delay time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

9 get hp psc support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

get support and other information from the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

hp customer support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

prepare your hp psc for shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

hp distribution center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

10 warranty information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

duration of limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

warranty service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

warranty upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

returning your hp psc 2300 series for service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

hewlett-packard limited global warranty statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

11 technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

system requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

paper specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

print specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

print margin specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

copy specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

photo memory card specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

scan specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

physical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

power specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

environmental specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

additional specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

environmental product stewardship program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

regulatory notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

12 hp instant share setup and use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

use hp instant share in five easy steps (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

send a photo or image using your hp psc (Macintosh) . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

why should I register with hp instant share (Windows)? . . . . . . . . . . .100

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13 troubleshooting information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

installation troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

operational troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

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get help

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

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

help description

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

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

Product Tour The tour provides a brief introduction to the HP PSC and its capabilities,

so you can start using it immediately. You can take the tour immediately after installing the HP PSC software, or to take the tour at any time, see the product specific online help.

HP Photo & Imaging Help

Troubleshooting help To access troubleshooting information, go to the HP Director, then click

Internet help and technical support

Readme file After you install your software, you can access the Readme file (if any)

Dialog-box help (Windows only)

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

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

photo & imaging help.

Help. Open the Troubleshooting book in the HP Photo & Imaging Help, then follow the links to general troubleshooting as well as links to Troubleshooting help that is specific to your HP PSC. Troubleshooting is also available from the Help button that appears on some error messages and in the Troubleshooting chapter of this Reference Guide.

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

www.hp.com/support

The website also provides answers to frequently-asked questions.

from either the HP PSC 2300 Series CD-ROM or the HP PSC 2300 Series program folder. A Readme file contains late-breaking information that does not appear in the Reference Guide or the online help.

For Windows: Use one of the following ways to find information on a

specific feature:

• Right-click on the feature

• Select the feature and press F1

• Select the ? in the upper-right corner then click on the feature

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Your HP PSC is ready when you are, as many features and functions of your HP PSC can be used without turning on your computer. Functions such as making a copy or printing photos from a photo memory card can be accomplished quickly and easily.

Tip: You can do more with your HP PSC by using the HP Photo

& Imaging Director (HP Director) software that you installed on your computer during the initial setup. The HP Director includes troubleshooting tips, product-specific help, and enhanced copy, scan, and photo functionality. For more information on the use of the HP Director, see use the hp director software to do more with

your hp psc on page 6.

This section contains the following topics:

• features at a glance on page 2

•front panel overview on page 3

•menu overview on page 5

• use the hp director software to do more with your hp psc on page 6

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features at a glance

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11 12 13

feature description

1Lid 2 Front panel display 3 Front panel 4 Photo memory card slots 5 Print-carriage access door 6Input tray 7 Paper-length guide 8 Output tray 9 Paper-width guide 10 Glass 11 USB port 12 Power connection 13 Rear cleanout door

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front panel overview

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button purpose

1 Front panel display: view menus and messages. 2 Cancel: stop a job, exit a menu, or exit settings. 3 Scan: select the Scan function. When the button is lit, the Scan

function is selected. Use this button to scan documents to your computer.

4 Photo: select the Photo function. When the button is lit, the Photo

function is selected. Use this button to print photos from a photo memory card or to save photos to your computer.

5 Proof Sheet: print a proof sheet when a photo memory card has

been inserted in a photo memory card slot. A proof sheet shows thumbnail views of all the photos on the photo memory card. You can select photos on the proof sheet, then print those photos by scanning the proof sheet.

6 Options: navigate to the next menu item in a Copy, Scan, or

Photo menu. 7 Right Arrow: scroll forward through menu settings or options. 8 Keypad: enter numbers, values, or text. 9 Start Black, Start Color: start a black or color Copy, Scan, or

Photo print job.

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button purpose

10 OK: select a menu, setting, or value that appears on front panel

display. 11 Left Arrow: scroll backward through menu settings or options. 12 Copy: select the Copy function. When the button is lit, the Copy

function is selected. Use this button to make copies of your

documents. 13 Setup: access the menu system for reports, settings, and

maintenance. 14 On: turn the HP PSC on or off.

Warning! When the HP PSC is off, a minimal amount of

power is still supplied to the device. Unplug the power cord to completely disconnect the power supply to the HP PSC.

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menu overview

The following information provides a quick reference to top-level menus that appear on the HP PSC front panel display.

Copy

Number of Copies Borderless Reduce/Enlarge Copy Quality Paper Type Lighter/Darker Enhancements Paper Size Color Intensity Set New Defaults

Photo

Print What?* Select Photos* Borderless Image Size Paper Size Paper Type Number of Copies* Layout Style Set New Defaults

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Scan

HP Photo & Imaging Gallery Photo Memory Card

Note: Contents of this menu vary depending on the number of potential scan destinations on your computer.

Proof Sheet

Print Proof Sheet Scan Proof Sheet

Setup

Print Report Maintenance

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Note: Print What? appears only if there is a DPOF file on the memory card. Select Photos and Number of Copies are unavailable if the DPOF option is chosen from the Print What? menu.

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use the hp director software to do more with your hp psc

When you first install the HP PSC software on your computer during setup, the HP Director is automatically installed on your computer.

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You can quickly and easily expand the functionality of your HP PSC. Look for boxes, like this one, throughout this guide that provide topic-specific tips, and helpful information for your projects.

open the hp director for Windows users

1 Do one of the following:

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

(XP), point to HP, then select HP Director. 2 In the Select Device box, click to see a list of installed HP devices. 3 Select the HP PSC 2300 Series.

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

Note: The HP Director graphic below might appear differently on your

computer. The HP Director is customized based upon the HP device that is selected. If your device is not equipped with a particular feature, (such as fax capability) then the icon for that feature will not display in the HP Director on your computer.

Tip: If the HP Director on your computer does not contain any

icons, an error might have occurred during the software installation. To correct this, use the Control Panel in Windows to completely uninstall the HP Director software, and then reinstall the HP Director. For more information, see software and

hardware installation troubleshooting on page 101.

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feature purpose

1 Status: use this feature to display the current status of your

HP PSC.

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

your HP PSC, such as print, scan, or copy, or fax.

3 Help: use this feature to access the HP Photo & Imaging Help,

which provides software help, a product tour, troubleshooting information for your HP PSC, and HP PSC product-specific help.

4 Select Device: use this feature to select the device you want to

use from the list of installed HP devices.

5 Scan Picture: use this feature to scan an image and display it

in the HP Photo & Imaging Gallery.

6 Scan Document: use this feature to scan text and display it in

the selected text editing software program.

7 Make Copies: use this feature to display the Copy dialog box

where you can select the copy quality, number of copies, color, size, and then start a copy.

8 HP Gallery: use this feature to display the HP Photo & Imaging

Gallery, where you can view and edit images, print photos in multiple sizes, make and print a photo album, share images through e-mail or a website, or make a multimedia CD.

9 Transfer Images: use this feature to transfer images from a

photo memory card.

10 Creative Ideas: use this feature to learn about creative ways to

use your HP PSC. 11 HP Shopping: use this feature to shop for HP products. 12 Software Update: use this feature to check for software

updates for your HP PSC. 13 Click this arrow to display tool tips that explain each of the

HP Director options.

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open the hp director for Macintosh users

Use one of the following methods to launch or access the HP Director, depending on which Macintosh OS you are using.

open the hp director (all-in-one) using Macintosh OS X

If you are using Macintosh OS X, the HP Director is launched automatically during the HP Photo and Imaging software installation, and causes the HP Director (All-in-One) icon to be created in the Dock for your device. You access the device capabilities via the HP Director menu that is associated with the HP Director (All-in-One) icon.

Tip: If you do not want the HP Director to launch automatically

each time to start your Macintosh, you can change this setting in the HP Director Preferences menu.

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To display the HP Director menu:

! In the Dock, click the HP Director (All-in-One) icon for your device.

The HP Director menu displays.

Note: If you install more than one HP device, an HP Director icon for each

device is displayed in the Dock. For example, if you have an HP scanner and an HP PSC installed, two HP Director icons are present in the Dock, one for each device. However, if you installed two of the same kind of device (for example, two HP PSC devices) only one HP Director icon is displayed in the Dock to represent all devices of that kind.

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feature purpose

1 Unload AiO Images: use this feature to unload images from a

photo memory card.

2 Scan Picture: use this feature to scan an image and display it in

the HP Photo and Imaging Gallery.

3 Scan document: use this feature to scan text and display it in the

selected destination text editing software program.

4 Make Copies: use this feature to make a copy in black and white

or color.

5 HP Gallery: use this feature to display the HP Photo and Imaging

Gallery to view and edit images.

6 More Applications: use this feature to select other applications

on your computer. 7 HP on the Web: use this feature to select an HP website. 8 HP Help: use this feature to select a source for help with your

HP PSC. 9 Settings: use this feature to select device settings.

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open the hp photo and imaging director using Macintosh OS 9

In Macintosh OS 9, the HP Photo and Imaging Director (HP Director) is launched automatically during the HP Photo and Imaging software installation, and the HP Photo and Imaging Director appears as an alias on the desktop. Use one of the following methods to launch the HP Photo and Imaging Director.

! Double-click the HP Photo and Imaging Director alias on the desktop. ! Double-click HP Photo and Imaging Director in the Applications:Hewlett-

Packard:HP Photo and Imaging Software:HP Photo and Imaging Director folder.

The HP Photo and Imaging Director displays only the icons that pertain to the selected device. For more information, see the onscreen hp photo and imaging help that came with your software.

The following figure shows some of the features available through the HP Photo and Imaging Director for Macintosh OS 9. Consult the legend for a brief explanation of specific features.

Note: The HP Photo and Imaging Director graphic below might appear

differently on your computer. The HP Photo and Imaging Director is customized based upon the HP device that is selected. If your device is not equipped with a particular feature (such as fax capability), then the icon for that feature will not display in the HP Photo and Imaging Director on your computer. Some HP devices might show additional buttons than shown below.

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feature purpose

1 Unload AiO Images: use this feature to unload images from a

photo memory card.

2 Scan Picture: use this feature to scan an image and display it in

the HP Photo and Imaging Gallery.

3 Select Device: use this pull-down list to select the HP device you

want to use.

4 Scan document: use this feature to scan text and display it in the

selected destination text editing software program.

5 Make Copies: use this feature to make a copy in black and

white or color.

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6 HP Gallery: use this feature to display the HP Photo and

Imaging Gallery to view and edit images.

7 Settings: use this pull-down list to provide access to device

settings.

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load originals and load paper

You can load many different types and sizes of paper in your HP PSC, including photo paper, transparencies, continuous banner paper, and envelopes. You can also change settings for paper types and paper sizes to get the highest quality copies from your HP PSC.

This section contains the following topics:

• load an original on page 11

• load paper on page 12

• load envelopes on page 14

• load 4 by 6 inch (10 by 15 cm) photo paper on page 15

• load postcards or Hagaki cards on page 16

• recommended papers on page 16

• load other types of paper in the input tray on page 17

• set the paper type on page 18

• set the paper size on page 19

•avoid jams on page 19

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load an original

The following procedure describes how to load paper on the glass.

1 Load your original face down on the right front corner of the glass.

Tip: Refer to the diagram on the right front corner of your HP PSC

for further assistance on loading an original.

Top edge of original

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2 Press Copy or Scan on the front panel to select the option you want to

perform.

3 Press Start Black or Start Color on the front panel to start the job.

Note: Many of the Reduce/Enlarge options, such as Fit to Page or Poster,

will not work correctly if the glass and lid backing are not clean. For more information, see clean the glass on page 61 and clean the lid backing on page 61.

Tip: You can copy or scan oversized originals by completely

removing the lid from your HP PSC. To remove the lid, lift the lid to the open position, and then pull the tab at the base of the lid upward. Your HP PSC functions normally with the lid removed. Replace the lid by inserting the tabs on the hinge back into the appropriate slot.

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load paper

This section describes the basic procedure for loading paper into your HP PSC. There are specific considerations for loading certain types of paper, transparency film, postcards, and envelopes.

After you review this procedure, see load other types of paper in the input tray on page 17, load 4 by 6 inch (10 by 15 cm) photo paper on page 15, load

envelopes on page 14, and load postcards or Hagaki cards on page 16.

For best results, adjust the paper settings each time you change paper types or paper sizes. For more information, see set the paper type on page 18.

Tip: Help prevent rips, wrinkles, curled or bent edges by storing

all media flat in a resealable bag. Extreme changes in temperature and humidity might result in curled media that does not work well in the HP PSC if the media is not stored properly.

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1 Remove the output tray, and slide the paper-width and paper-length

guides to their outermost positions.

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

to make sure all of the paper in the stack is the same size and type.

3 Slide the short edge of the paper forward into the input tray with the print

side down until it stops. If you are using letterhead, insert the top of the page first with the print side down.

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4 Slide the paper-width and paper-length guides inward until they stop at

the edges of the paper. Make sure the paper lies flat in the input tray and is no higher than paper-length guide.

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5 Replace the output tray.

6 Extend the output-tray extender to prevent printed paper from falling out of

the tray.

load envelopes

This section describes the basic procedure for loading envelopes into your HP PSC. Do not use shiny or embossed envelopes, or envelopes that have clasps or windows.

Note: Consult the help files in your word processing software for specific

details on how to format text for printing on envelopes.

1 Remove all paper from the input tray, and then insert one or more

envelopes into the input tray with the envelope flaps up and to the left. Slide the stack of envelopes forward until it stops.

2 Slide the paper-length and paper-width guides inward against the stack of

envelopes until they stop (do not bend the envelopes with the paper guides).

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load 4 by 6 inch (10 by 15 cm) photo paper

The following describes the procedure for loading 4 by 6 inch (10 by 15 cm) photo paper into your HP PSC.

Note: For the best results, use a recommended type of 4 by 6 inch (10 by

15 cm) photo paper. For more information, see recommended papers on page 16. In addition, for best results, set the paper type and paper size before printing. See set the paper type on page 18 and set the paper size on page 19.

Tip: Help prevent rips, wrinkles, curled or bent edges by storing

all media flat in a resealable bag. Extreme changes in temperature and humidity might result in curled media that does not work well in the HP PSC if the media is not stored properly.

1 Remove the output tray. 2 Remove all paper from the input tray. 3 Slide the stack of photo paper (short edge forward, glossy side down)

completely forward and to the far right side of the input tray until it stops.

Note: If the photo paper you are using has perforated tabs, load the photo

paper so that the tabs are closest to you.

Tip: Refer to the diagram on the input tray of your HP PSC for

further assistance on loading 4 by 6 inch (10 by 15 cm) photo paper.

4 Slide the paper-length and paper-width guides inward against the stack of

photo paper until they stop. Make sure the paper lays flat. Do not overload the input tray; make sure the stack of photo paper fits within the input tray and is no higher than the top of the paper-length guide.

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load postcards or Hagaki cards

The following describes the procedure for loading postcards or Hagaki cards.

1 Remove the output tray. 2 Remove all paper from the input tray, and then slide a stack of cards

forward into the input tray until it stops. Make sure the print side faces down.

3 Adjust the paper-width guide against the cards, and then slide the paper-

length guide in until it stops. Make sure the cards fit within the tray (do not overload it).

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recommended papers

If you want the best print quality, we recommend HP Papers. 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 images to smear, bleed, or not be filled in completely. For more information about HP Premium Inkjet papers, go to our website at:

www.hp.com/support

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load other types of paper in the input tray

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

type on page 18.

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Labels (works only with printing)

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

of the paper, and then insert paper 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 input tray first.

• HP Iron-On Transfer: 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.) Manually feed one sheet at a time, with the unprinted side facing down (the blue stripe faces up).

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

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

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

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

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

sticking together.

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

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

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Continuous (banner) paper (works only with printing)

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Continuous banner paper is also known as computer or z-fold paper.

• Before loading banner paper, remove all other paper from the

input tray, then remove the output tray. Leave the output tray off of the HP PSC while the banner prints to prevent the continuous banner paper from tearing.

Remove the output tray.

Insert the unattached edge of the paper into the input tray.

• If you use non-HP banner paper, use 20-lb. paper and fan the

paper before loading it.

• Verify the stack of banner paper contains at least five pages.

• Carefully tear off the perforated edge strips from both sides of the

paper stack, if any, and unfold and refold the paper to make sure the pages do not stick together.

• Put the paper in the input tray so that the unattached edge is at

the top of the stack. Insert the first edge into the input tray until it stops, as shown in the illustration above.

set the paper type

The following procedure describes how to set the paper type for Copy and Photo options. Select the Paper Type setting that matches the paper or transparency film you are using.

Note: When printing from your computer, set the paper type properties in

the Print dialog box of the software application.

1 Press Copy or Photo, if not already lit. 2 Press Options until Paper Type appears. 3 Press until the appropriate paper type appears. 4 Press OK to choose the displayed paper type.

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set the paper size

The following procedure describes how to set the paper size for Copy and Photo options. Select the Paper Size setting that matches the paper or transparency film you are using.

Note: When printing from your computer, set the paper size properties in

the Print dialog box of the software application.

1 Press Copy or Photo, if not already lit. 2 Press Options until Paper Size appears. 3 Press until the appropriate paper size appears. 4 Press OK to choose the displayed paper size.

avoid jams

To help avoid paper jams, follow these guidelines:

• Prevent curled or wrinkled paper by storing all supplies of media flat in a

resealable bag.

• Remove printed papers from the output tray frequently.

• Ensure that media loaded in the input tray lay flat and the edges are not

bent or torn.

• Do not combine different paper types and paper sizes in the input tray;

load the same paper type and paper size in the input tray.

• Adjust paper guides in the input tray to fit snugly against all media. Make

sure the paper guides do not bend the media in the input tray.

• Do not force media too far forward in the input tray.

• Use paper types that are recommended for your HP PSC.

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use a photo memory card

This HP PSC can access memory cards used in almost any digital camera so you can print, store, manage, and share your digital photos in some very exciting ways.

This section contains the following topics:

• what is a memory card? on page 21

• insert a memory card and save the files to your computer on page 22

• print photos by using a proof sheet on page 23

• set photo print options on page 26

• print selected photos directly from a memory card on page 29

• use the hp photo & imaging gallery on page 33

what is a memory card?

If your digital camera uses a memory card to store photos, you can insert the memory card in your HP PSC to print or save your photos.

You can print a proof sheet, which might be several pages long and shows thumbnail views of photos stored on the memory card, and print photos from the memory card, even if your HP PSC is not connected to a computer.

Your HP PSC can read CompactFlash (I, II), Memory Sticks, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital, SmartMedia, and xD memory cards.

Your HP PSC features four slots for memory cards, shown in the illustration below with the memory cards that correspond to each slot.

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The slots are configured as follows:

• Top left slot: CompactFlash (I, II)

• Top right slot: Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard (MMC)

• Bottom left slot: SmartMedia, xD (fits in top right of the main slot)

• Bottom right slot: Memory Stick, Magic Gate Memory Stick, Memory Stick

Duo (with user-supplied adapter), Memory Stick Pro

Note: By default, Windows XP will format a memory card of 8 MB or less

and 64 MB or more with the FAT32 format. Digital cameras and other devices use the FAT (FAT16 or FAT12) format and cannot operate with a FAT32 formatted card. Either format your card in your camera or select FAT format to format your card in a Windows XP PC.

insert a memory card and save the files to your computer

After you take photos with your digital camera, you can print them immediately or save them directly to your computer.

Note: You can only use one memory card in your HP PSC at a time.

1 Insert the memory card into the appropriate slot on your HP PSC.

When the memory card is inserted correctly, the Photo button on the front panel remains on.

If you insert a memory card backwards, the light next to the card slot blinks amber and the front panel might display an error message such as “Card is in backwards” or “Card is not fully inserted”.

2 Reading camera memory card... appears on the front panel display. The

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light next to the card slots blinks green when the card is being accessed. When the HP PSC finishes reading the card, both the Photo button and

access light stop blinking and remain illuminated.

3 Another message appears showing the number of files found on the

memory card.

Warning! You can safely remove the card only when the light next to the

slots remains on. If you try to remove a card when the light blinks, you can damage files on the card or even make the card unusable.

4 If the card contains new files that have never been transferred to your

computer, a prompt on the display directs you to a dialog box on your computer where you can continue the transfer of files from the card to the computer, or cancel the transfer. Choose the option to continue with the transfer.

This saves all the new photos from the memory card to your computer using the HP PSC software.

For Windows: by default, files are saved in month and year folders

depending on when the photos were taken. The folders are created under the C:\Documents and Settings\username\My Documents\My Pictures folder in Windows XP and Windows 2000.

For Macintosh: by default, files are saved to the computer at the location Hard Drive:Documents:HP All-in-One Data:Photos folder (OS 9) or Hard Drive:Users:User Name:Pictures:HP Photos folder (OS X).

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By default, files are copied to your computer; they are not deleted from the card.

Is your hard disk full? If your computer is equipped with an internal or external CD writer, you can organize large collections of digital photos on CDs by using the Memories Disc feature available through the HP Photo & Imaging Director. Just start the HP Director and click HP Gallery. Click the Make CD tab to begin collecting, organizing, and cataloging your images on CDs. On a Macintosh see the hp gallery section in the hp photo and imaging help book for information on the Memories Disc.

print photos by using a proof sheet

A proof sheet is a simple and convenient way to order and make prints directly from a memory card without the need for a computer. A proof sheet, which might be several pages long, shows thumbnail views of photos stored on the memory card. The file name, index number, and date appear under each thumbnail.

This section covers the following topics:

• print a proof sheet on page 23

• complete the proof sheet on page 24

• print photos by scanning a proof sheet on page 25

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Do you want to do more than just print your photos? You can enhance and edit digital photos before printing them by using the HP Image Editor available through the HP Director. Just start the HP Director and click HP Gallery. Select the photo you want to edit, and click Image Editor in the top pane. Add text or special effects to the photo, improve a poor quality photo, or get rid of red eye.

Macintosh users can simply double-click an image in HP Gallery to open it for editing in an Image Window.

Tip: You can improve the quality of the photos you print with your

HP PSC by purchasing a photo print cartridge. Remove the black print cartridge and insert the photo print cartridge in its place. With the tri-color print cartridge and photo print cartridge installed, you have a six-ink system, which provides better quality photos. When you want to print regular text documents, swap the black print cartridge back in.

There are three steps to using a proof sheet to print photos:

• print a proof sheet on page 23

• complete the proof sheet on page 24

• print photos by scanning a proof sheet on page 25

print a proof sheet

1 Insert the memory card into the appropriate slot on your HP PSC. 2 Press Proof Sheet, and then press 1 to print a proof sheet.

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3 Press to select one of these choices and then press OK.

complete the proof sheet

After you have printed a proof sheet, you can select photos to be printed.

If there are more than 20 photos on the card, you can select the range of photos to be printed on the proof sheet before it prints:

–All –Last 20 –Custom

If you choose Custom, the HP PSC prompts you for the first photo index number and then for the last photo index number.

Note: Use the proof sheet index number to select which photos to print. This

number might be different from the number associated with the photo on your digital camera. If you add photos to, or delete photos from, your memory card, you will need to reprint the proof sheet to see the new index numbers.

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1 Select the photos to print by using a dark pen or pencil to fill in the circles

under the thumbnail images on the proof sheet.

2 Select one layout style by filling in a circle in step 2 of the proof sheet.

Note: If you need more control over print settings than the proof sheet

provides, you can print photos directly from the front panel. See print

selected photos directly from a memory card on page 29.

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3 Load the proof sheet face down on the right front corner of the glass.

Position the proof sheet so the top of the page is along the right edge of the glass.

proper placement of the proof sheet

print photos by scanning a proof sheet

After you have printed and completed a proof sheet (see print photos by using

a proof sheet on page 23 and complete the proof sheet on page 24), you can

print photos from the memory card by scanning the proof sheet.

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Did you know you can create dazzling slide shows with the software that came with your HP PSC? A multimedia presentation of your photos can be more effective than simple prints. If your computer is equipped with an internal or external CD writer, you can create multimedia presentations of your photo collections by using the Memories Disc feature available through the HP Director. Just start the HP Director and open the HP Photo & Imaging Gallery. Click the Make CD tab to begin creating a movie-like presentation of selected photos. You can add music, titles, and much more. On a Macintosh see the

hp gallery section in the hp photo and imaging help book for information on

the Memories Disc.

Note: You might want to use a photo print cartridge for superior print

quality. With the tri-color and photo print cartridges installed, you have a six-ink system. See work with print cartridges on page 62 for more information. When you want to print regular text documents, swap the black print cartridge back in.

1 Make sure the memory card is inserted into the appropriate slot on your

HP PSC.

2 Load the appropriate paper, such as photo paper, in the input tray. 3 Press Proof Sheet, and then press 2 to scan the proof sheet.

The HP PSC scans the proof sheet and prints the selected photos.

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set photo print options

You can control many aspects of how your HP PSC prints photos directly from the front panel, including paper type and size, number of copies, layout, and more.

This section covers the following topics:

• change photo card job menu print options on page 27

• set new print photo defaults on page 28 1 Make sure the memory card is inserted into the appropriate slot on your

HP PSC.

2 Press Photo.

The Photo Card Job menu appears. The first setting or option of the menu appears on the first line of the display.

Photo Card Job

Print What? Select Photos Borderless Image Size Paper Size Paper Type Number of Copies Layout Style Set New Defaults

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Note: Print What? appears only if there is a DPOF file on the memory card.

Select Photos and Number of Copies are unavailable if the DPOF option is chosen from the Print What? menu.

3 Press Options until the appropriate setting appears in the top line of the

display, and then press until the correct value appears. Press Options to navigate through the menu’s options or settings one by

one. You can see only one menu setting at a time. Press to navigate through possible values for the setting or to increment a value (for example, Number of Copies).

4 Press OK to accept the new value and move on to the next option in the

menu.

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Borderless

Off On

Paper Size

Letter 4 x 6 A4

Paper Type

Automatic Plain Paper Premium Paper Photo Paper Everyday Photo PhotQual Inkjet Brochure Glossy Brochure Matte Iron-On

Image Size

4 x 6 inch 5 x 7 inch 8 x 10 inch 2½ x 3¼ inch 3 x 4 inch 3½ x 5 inch

Number of Copies

Layout Style

Paper Saver Album (Portrait) Album (Landscape)

Set New Defaults

No Yes

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The Photo Card Job menu gives you access to a variety of settings that affect the way digital photos print, including number of copies, paper types, and so on. The default measurements and sizes vary according to country/region. The paper types vary according to the paper size selected.

Note: Press Cancel to close any menu or setting without making changes.

change photo card job menu print options

You change each of the Photo Card Job menu print options in the same way.

1 Select the option you want to change by pressing Options on the front

panel until the option appears on the first line of the display.

2 Change the setting by pressing to scroll to the appropriate value. 3 Press OK to accept the new value and move on to the next printing option.

select borderless

This setting turns borderless printing on or off. Borderless printing lets you create professional quality photo prints. When the Borderless option is on, the Image Size and Layout Style options disappear. Any choices on other menus that are unsupported for borderless printing are also unavailable. You still need to select a paper size and paper type, and load the appropriate paper in the input tray.

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select image size

This setting lets you select the size of the photo image to be printed.

select paper size

This setting lets you select the paper size for the current print job.

select paper type

This setting lets you select the best paper type for the current print job. The default Automatic value lets the HP PSC set the paper type to the best choice. The paper types shown in this setting vary depending on the paper size currently selected.

change number of copies

This setting lets you control the number of copies for the current print job. The maximum number of copies varies by model. In addition to pressing to increment the number, you can enter any number up to the maximum for your model directly on the front panel.

select layout style

The Paper Saver layout style fits as many photos on the paper as possible, rotating and cropping photos, if necessary.

The Album layout styles keep the orientation of the original photos. Album (Portrait) and Album (Landscape) refer to the orientation of the page, not the photos themselves. Some cropping might occur.

set new print photo defaults

You can change the print photo defaults from the front panel.

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1 Press Photo. The first setting of the Photo Card Job menu appears on the

first line of the display. Press Options to navigate to the setting you want to change.

2 Make changes to any setting as needed and press OK to accept the new

value and move on to the next printing option.

3 Press Options until Set New Defaults appears in the top line of the display.

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Photo Card Job

Print What? Select Photos Borderless Image Size Paper Size Paper Type Number of Copies* Layout Style

Set New Defaults

Yes

Note: Print What? appears only if there is a DPOF file on the memory card.

Select Photos and Number of Copies are unavailable if the DPOF option is chosen from the Print What? menu.

4 Press until Yes appears and then press OK.

All the current settings become the new device defaults.

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You can print selected photos, more than one copy of a selected photo, a continuous range of photos (such as photos 5 through 15), or the photos tagged by a Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) file created by your camera.

Note: When printing photos, you should first select options for the correct

paper type and photo enhancement. You can also improve the quality of the photos you print with your HP PSC by purchasing a photo print cartridge. Remove the black print cartridge and insert the photo print cartridge in its place. With the tri-color print cartridge and photo print cartridge installed, you have a six-ink system, which provides better quality photos. print cartridge back in.

For more information, see order supplies on page 59 and work with print

cartridges on page 62.

When you want to print regular text documents, swap the black

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print individual photos

This section covers the following topics:

• print individual photos on page 30

• create borderless prints on page 31

•print a DPOF file on page 32

You can do more than simply print your digital photos if you use the HP Gallery feature of the HP Director. This software lets you use digital photos for iron-on transfers, posters, banners, stickers, and other creative projects. Just start the HP Director and click HP Gallery to begin exploring.

On a Macintosh see the hp gallery section in the hp photo and imaging help book.

If you don’t know the photo index number, print a photo proof sheet before selecting individual photos to print.

Index number

File name

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1 Insert the memory card into the appropriate slot on your HP PSC.

Date

2 Press Photo to access the Photo Card Job menu.

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3 Use Options to select one of the following:

– Print What?

Lets you choose to print DPOF-tagged files (Use DPOF) or choose files yourself (Photos on Card). Press to make your selection. This option is available only if there are DPOF-tagged files on the card. For information on printing DPOF-tagged files, see print a DPOF file on page 32.

– Select Photos

Lets you choose to print all the photos on the card or to select only specific files.

4 Choose Select Photos. 5 Press to choose one of the following:

– All (1-nnnn) –Custom

6 If you selected All, press OK and skip to step 8. If you selected Custom,

press again and enter the photo index numbers (from a proof sheet) for the photos you want to print. After you enter a number, the photo’s file name (usually assigned to it by the digital camera) appears on the front panel display.

You insert a comma between numbers by pressing or the comma key located to the left of the 0 (zero) key. You can specify a range (for example, 21-30) by pressing the pound button (#) to enter a dash.

Note: You can erase an index number by pressing . As the bottom line

gets filled, the data entry field scrolls left to show the number as it is entered.

7 Press OK when you are finished entering the photo index numbers. 8 At the Photo Card Job menu you can change various print settings. Press

Options until the setting you want to change appears on the first line of the

display. For additional information, see set photo print options on page 26.

9 Press Start Black or Start Color to print all selected photos using the current

settings.

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An exceptional feature of your HP PSC is its ability to turn the digital photos on a memory card into professional, borderless prints.

1 Insert the memory card into the appropriate slot on your HP PSC.

The Photo button lights up.

2 Enter the index numbers of the photos you want to print:

– Use the pound key (#) to specify a range: 21-30.

You can erase index numbers by pressing to backspace.

3 Press OK when you finish entering the photo index numbers. 4 Press Options until Borderless appears on the first line of the display.

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Photo Card Job

Print What? Select Photos

Borderless

Image Size Paper Size Paper Type Number of Copies* Layout Style Set New Defaults

Borderless

Off

Note: Print What? appears only if there is a DPOF file on the memory card.

Select Photos and Number of Copies are unavailable if the DPOF option is chosen from the Print What? menu.

5 Press until On appears on the display and then press OK to confirm

this setting. When the Borderless option is active, the Image Size and Layout Style

options disappear. Any choices on other menus that are unsupported for borderless printing are unavailable.

6 Select a paper type and paper size from the Paper Type and Paper Size

settings. Use Options to navigate to the setting and to select a value. Only choices appropriate to borderless printing are available.

7 Make sure you have photo paper of the size selected in step 6 loaded in

the input tray.

8 Press Start Black or Start Color to print the selected photos as borderless

prints.

print a DPOF file

The Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is an industry-standard print file request that can be created by some digital cameras. See your digital camera documentation to see if it supports Digital Print Order Format (DPOF).

The DPOF file is stored by the digital camera on a memory card. The HP PSC recognizes only two DPOF settings: which photos to print and the quantity of each photo to be printed.

1 Press Photo to access the Photo Card Job menu. 2 Press Options, if necessary, until Print What? appears on the first line of

the display.

3 Press to select Use DPOF, and then press OK.

If you do not want to print just DPOF-tagged files, select Photos on Card instead.

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4 At the Photo Card Job menu you can change various print settings.

For additional information, see set photo print options on page 26.

5 Press Start Black or Start Color to print all DPOF-tagged photos on the

card.

use the hp photo & imaging gallery

You can use the HP Gallery for viewing and editing image files. You can print images, send images by e-mail to family and friends or use images in fun and creative printing projects with the HP Gallery. HP software lets you do all this and much more. Explore the software to take full advantage of the features of your HP PSC.

For information on how you can use HP Instant Share and HP Director with your HP PSC to share digital photos, see hp instant share setup and use on page 95.

For Windows: If you want to open the HP Gallery at a later time, open the

HP Director and click the HP Gallery icon.

For Macintosh: If you want to open the HP Gallery at a later time, open the HP

Director and click HP Gallery (OS 9) or click HP Director in the Dock and select HP Gallery from the Manage and Share section of the HP Director menu.

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use the copy features

The HP PSC enables you to produce high-quality color and black-and-white copies on a variety of paper types, including iron-on transfers. You can enlarge or reduce the size of an original to fit a specific paper size, adjust the copy’s darkness and color intensity, and use special features to create a poster, make many sizes of photos, and create transparencies.

This section contains the following topics:

•overview on page 35

• copy a two-page black-and-white document on page 37

• make a 4 by 6 inch (10 by 15 cm) borderless copy of a photo on page 38

• make multiple copies of the same original on page 40

• copy a 4 by 6 inch (10 by 15 cm) photo onto a full-size page on page 41

• copy a photo several times on one page on page 44

• resize an original to fit onto letter paper on page 45

• copy a washed-out original on page 47

• copy a document that has been faxed several times on page 47

• enhance light areas of your copy on page 48

• make a poster on page 49

• prepare a color t-shirt transfer on page 50

•stop copying on page 51

overview

You can make copies by using the front panel of your HP PSC or by using the HP Photo & Imaging Director (HP Director) software on your computer. Many copy features are available through either method. However, you might find that the software offers easier access to special copy features.

This chapter explains how to perform common copy tasks from the HP PSC front panel only. For information on performing copy tasks from the HP Director, see the hp photo & imaging help that came with your software.

This section contains the following topics:

• increase copy speed or quality on page 36

• change default copy settings on page 36

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increase copy speed or quality

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

• Normal delivers high-quality output and is the recommended setting for

most of your copying. Normal copies faster than Best.

• Best produces the highest quality for all paper and eliminates the banding

(striping) effect that sometimes occurs in solid areas. Best copies more slowly than the other quality settings.

• Fast copies faster than the Normal setting. The text is of comparable

quality to the Normal setting, but the graphics might be of lower quality. Using Fast cuts down on the frequency of replacing your print cartridges, because it uses less ink.

1 Load your original face down on the right front corner of the glass. 2 Press Copy, if it is not already lit. 3 Press Options until Copy Quality appears in the top line of the display.

The following options are available in the Copy Quality menu.

Copy Menu

Number of Copies Borderless Reduce/Enlarge

Copy Quality

Paper Type Lighter/Darker Enhancements Paper Size Color Intensity Set New Defaults

Normal Best Fast

Copy Quality

4 Press until the appropriate quality setting appears. 5 Press Start Black or Start Color.

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change default copy settings

When you change copy settings from the front panel or the HP Director, they apply only to the current copy job. To apply copy settings to all future copy jobs, you can save the settings as defaults.

1 Load an original face down on the right front corner of the glass. 2 Make any neededchanges to the options in the Copy menu. 3 Press Options until Set New Defaults appears in the top line of the display.

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Copy Menu

Number of Copies Borderless Reduce/Enlarge Copy Quality Paper Type Lighter/Darker Enhancements Paper Size Color Intensity

Set New Defaults

4 Press until Yes appears. 5 Press Start Black or Start Color.

The HP PSC uses the new default settings to make a copy of your original.

The settings you specify here are only saved on the HP PSC itself. They do not adjust the settings in the software. If you use the HP Director software to control the settings on copies you make, you should set your most frequently used settings as the defaults in the HP Copy dialog box. To learn how, see the hp

photo & imaging help that came with your software.

copy a two-page black-and-white document

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You can use the HP PSC to copy a single- or multiple-page document in color or black and white. In this example, the HP PSC is used to copy a two-page blackand-white original.

copy

1 Load the first page of your original face down on the right front corner of

the glass.

2 Press Copy, if it is not already lit. 3 Press Start Black. 4 Remove the first page from the glass and load the second page. 5 Press Start Black.

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make a 4 by 6 inch (10 by 15 cm) borderless copy of a photo

For the best quality when copying a photo, make sure you select options for the correct paper type and photo enhancement. 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. See use a photo print cartridge on page 67 for more information.

1 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.

2 Load 4 by 6 inch (10 by 15 cm) photo paper in the input tray. 3 Press Copy, if it is not already lit. 4 Press Options until Borderless appears in the top line of the display.

Copy Menu

Number of Copies

Borderless

Reduce/Enlarge Copy Quality Paper Type Lighter/Darker Enhancements Paper Size Color Intensity Set New Defaults

Off On

Borderless

5 Press until On appears.

The Reduce/Enlarge option is not available when Borderless is turned on.

6 Press Options until Paper Size appears in the top line of the display.

The following options are available in the Paper Size menu.

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Copy Menu

Number of Copies Borderless Copy Quality Paper Type Lighter/Darker Enhancements

Paper Size

Color Intensity Set New Defaults

*The paper sizes available vary by country/region.

Letter 4 x 6 A4

Paper Size*

7 Press until 4 x 6 appears. 8 Press Options until Paper Type appears in the top line of the display.

The following options are available in the Paper Type menu.

Copy Menu

Number of Copies Borderless Copy Quality

Paper Type

Lighter/Darker Enhancements Paper Size Color Intensity Set New Defaults

Premium Inkjet Premium Photo Photo Paper PhotoQual Inkjet Everyday Photo Transparency Iron-On

Paper Type

Brochure Glossy Brochure Matte

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Note: Automatic and Plain Paper are not available in the Paper Type menu

when Borderless is turned on.

9 Press until the type of photo paper you loaded in the input tray

appears.

Caution! When making borderless copies, you must have photo

paper (or other specialty paper) loaded. If you have plain paper loaded, ink will bleed off the paper, staining your device.

10 Press Options until Enhancements appears in the top line of the display.

The following options are available in the Enhancements menu.

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Copy Menu

Number of Copies Borderless Copy Quality Paper Type Lighter/Darker

Enhancements

Paper Size Color Intensity Set New Defaults

Text Photo Mixed None

Enhancements

11 Press until Photo appears. 12 Press Start Color.

The HP PSC makes a 4 by 6 inch (10 by 15 cm) borderless copy of your original photo, as shown below.

You might find it easier to copy a photo by using the HP Director software that you installed with your HP PSC. Using the HP Director, you can easily make letter or 4 by 6 inch (10 by 15 cm) borderless copies of your photo, enlarge or shrink the photo to fill the size of the paper you have loaded, and turn on Photo enhancements to ensure you get the highest quality photos. For information on using these features in the HP Director, see the onscreen hp

photo & imaging help.

make multiple copies of the same original

copy

1 Load your original face down on the right front corner of the glass. 2 Press Copy, if it is not already lit. 3 Press Options until Number of Copies appears in the top line of the

display.

4 Press or use the keypad to enter the number of copies, up to the

maximum. (The maximum number of copies varies by model.)

Tip: If you hold down either of the arrow buttons, the number of

copies changes by increments of 5 to make it easier to set a large number of copies.

5 Press Start Black or Start Color.

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In this example, the HP PSC makes six copies of the original 4 by 6 inch (10 by 15 cm) photo.

copy a 4 by 6 inch (10 by 15 cm) photo onto a full-size page

In addition to making actual size copies of an original, the Borderless feature can automatically enlarge or reduce your original to fill the paper loaded in the input tray. In this example, Borderless is used to enlarge a 4 by 6 inch (10 by 15 cm) photo to create a full-size borderless copy.

Note: In order to achieve a borderless print without changing the

proportions of the original, the HP PSC might crop some of the image around the margins. In most cases, this cropping will not be noticeable.

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1 Make sure that the glass and lid backing are clean. 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.

Tip: When copying a photo, you might 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. See use

a photo print cartridge on page 67 for more information. 3 Load letter or A4 photo paper in the input tray. 4 Press Copy, if it is not already lit. 5 Press Options until Borderless appears in the top line of the display.

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Copy Menu

Number of Copies

Borderless

Reduce/Enlarge Copy Quality Paper Type Lighter/Darker Enhancements Paper Size Color Intensity Set New Defaults

Off On

Borderless

6 Press until On appears.

The Reduce/Enlarge option is not available when Borderless is turned on.

7 Press Options until Paper Size appears in the top line of the display.

The following options are available in the Paper Size menu.

Copy Menu

Number of Copies Borderless Copy Quality Paper Type Lighter/Darker Enhancements

Paper Size

Color Intensity Set New Defaults

Letter 4 x 6 A4

Paper Size*

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*The paper sizes available vary by country/region.

8 Press until Letter or A4 appears, as appropriate. 9 Press Options until Paper Type appears in the top line of the display.

The following options are available in the Paper Type menu.

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Copy Menu

Number of Copies Borderless Copy Quality

Paper Type

Lighter/Darker Enhancements Paper Size Color Intensity Set New Defaults

Premium Inkjet Premium Photo Photo Paper PhotoQual Inkjet Everyday Photo Transparency Iron-On

Paper Type

Brochure Glossy Brochure Matte

Note: Automatic and Plain Paper are not available in the Paper Type menu

when Borderless is turned on.

10 Press until the type of photo paper you loaded in the input tray

appears.

Caution! When making borderless copies, you must have photo

paper (or other specialty paper) loaded. If you have plain paper

loaded, ink will bleed off the paper, staining your device.

11 Press Options until Enhancements appears in the top line of the display.

The following options are available in the Enhancements menu.

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Copy Menu

Number of Copies Borderless Copy Quality Paper Type Lighter/Darker

Enhancements

Paper Size Color Intensity Set New Defaults

12 Press until Photo appears. 13 Press Start Color.

Text Photo Mixed None

Enhancements

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copy a photo several times on one page

You can print multiple copies of an original on one page by selecting an image size from the Reduce/Enlarge menu.

After you select one of the available sizes, you might be prompted whether you want to print multiple copies of the photo to fill the paper you have loaded in the input tray. If you select a photo size that is too large to accommodate printing more than one copy on the page, the prompt does not appear.

1 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.

2 Press Copy, if it is not already lit. 3 Press Options until Reduce/Enlarge appears in the top line of the display.

The following options are available in the Reduce/Enlarge menu.

Copy Menu

Number of Copies Borderless

Reduce/Enlarge

Copy Quality Paper Type Lighter/Darker Enhancements Paper Size Color Intensity Set New Defaults

copy

*The image sizes available vary by country/region.

Reduce/Enlarge

Actual Size Fit to Page Custom 100% 4 x 6 inch* 5 x 7 inch 8 x 10 inch 2½ x 3¼ inch 3 x 4 inch 3½ x 5 inch Poster

4 Press until the size in which you want to copy the photo appears.

Depending on the image size you select, you might be prompted to print multiple copies of the photo to fill the paper in the input tray.

Some larger sizes do not prompt you for a number of images. In this case, only one image is copied to the page.

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5 If prompted, press OK, and then press to choose to fill the page or

print only one copy of the photo.

6 Press Start Black or Start Color.

This feature and more are available through the HP Director software if you scan your photo into the computer. Through the HP Director, you can print multiple photos of different sizes. The HP PSC will fit as many photos as it can on the paper you have loaded in the input tray. For information on scanning your photos into the computer to use the HP Director Photo Print functions, see the onscreen hp photo & imaging help that came with your software.

resize an original to fit onto letter paper

If the image or text on your original fills the entire sheet with no margins, use the Fit to Page feature to reduce your original and prevent unwanted cropping of the text or images at the edges of the sheet.

Tip: You can also use Fit to Page 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 PSC might leave an uneven amount of white space

around the edges of the paper.

use the copy features

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1 Load your original face down on the right front corner of the glass. 2 Press Copy, if it is not already lit. 3 Press Options until Paper Size appears in the top line of the display.

The following options are available in the Paper Size menu.

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Copy Menu

Number of Copies Borderless Reduce/Enlarge Copy Quality Paper Type Lighter/Darker Enhancements

Paper Size

Color Intensity Set New Defaults

*The paper sizes available vary by country/region.

Letter 4 x 6 A4

Paper Size*

4 Press until Letter appears. 5 Press Options until Reduce/Enlarge appears in the top line of the display.

The following options are available in the Reduce/Enlarge menu.

Copy Menu

Number of Copies Borderless

Reduce/Enlarge

Copy Quality Paper Type Lighter/Darker Enhancements Paper Size Color Intensity Set New Defaults

Reduce/Enlarge

Actual Size Fit to Page Custom 100% 4 x 6 inch* 5 x 7 inch 8 x 10 inch 2½ x 3¼ inch 3 x 4 inch 3½ x 5 inch Poster

copy

*The image sizes available vary by country/region.

6 Press until Fit to Page appears. 7 Press Start Black or Start Color.

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copy a washed-out original

Use Lighter/Darker to adjust the lightness and darkness of the copies you make. You can also adjust the color intensity to make colors on your copy more vivid or more subtle.

1 Load your original face down on the right front corner of the glass. 2 Press Copy, if it is not already lit. 3 Press Options until Lighter/Darker appears in the top line of the display.

The range of Lighter/Darker values appears as circles on a scale on the

front panel display.

4 Press to darken the copy.

Note: You can also press to lighten the copy. 5 Press Options until Color Intensity appears in the top line of the display.

The range of color intensity values appears as circles on a scale on the

front panel display.

6 Press to make the image more vivid.

Note: You can also press to make the image more pale. 7 Press Start Color.

copy a document that has been faxed several times

The Enhancements feature automatically adjusts the quality of text documents by sharpening edges of black text or photographs by enhancing light colors that might otherwise appear white.

Text enhancement is the default option. Use Text enhancement to sharpen edges of black text.

1 Load your original face down on the right front corner of the glass. 2 Press Copy, if it is not already lit. 3 Press Options until Enhancements appears in the top line of the display.

The following options are available in the Enhancements menu.

Copy Menu

Number of Copies Borderless Reduce/Enlarge Copy Quality Paper Type Lighter/Darker

Enhancements

Paper Size Color Intensity Set New Defaults

Enhancements

Text Photo Mixed None

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4 Press until Text appears. 5 Press Start Black or Start Color.

Tip: If any of the following occur, turn off Text enhancement by

selecting Photo or None:

– Stray dots of color surround some text on your copies – Large, black typefaces look splotchy (not smooth) – Thin, colored objects or lines contain black sections – Horizontal grainy or white bands appear in light- to medium-gray

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enhance light areas of your copy

Use Photo enhancements to enhance light colors that might otherwise appear white. You can also copy with Photo enhancements to eliminate or reduce any of the following that might occur when copying with Text enhancements:

• Stray dots of color surround some text on your copies

• Large, black typefaces look splotchy (not smooth)

• Thin, colored objects or lines contain black sections

• Horizontal grainy or white bands appear in light- to medium-gray areas 1 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.

2 Press Copy, if it is not already lit. 3 Press Options until Enhancements appears in the top line of the display.

The following options are available in the Enhancements menu.

Copy Menu

Number of Copies Borderless Reduce/Enlarge Copy Quality Paper Type Lighter/Darker

copy

Enhancements

Paper Size Color Intensity Set New Defaults

Text Photo Mixed None

Enhancements

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4 Press until Photo appears. 5 Press Start Color.

It is easy to set Enhancement settings for photos and other documents you copy using the HP Director software that you installed with your HP PSC. With one click of your mouse button, you can set a photo to copy with Photo enhancements, a text document to copy with Text enhancements, or a document that contains both images and text to copy with both Photo and Text enhancements turned on. For more information, see the onscreen hp photo &

imaging help that came with your software.

make a poster

When you use the Poster feature, the HP PSC divides your original into sections and then enlarges the sections onto letter or A4 paper so you can assemble them into a poster.

use the copy features

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1 Load your original face down on the right front corner of the glass.

If you are copying a photo, position the photo on the glass so the long

edge of the photo is along the front edge of the glass.

2 Press Copy, if it is not already lit. 3 Press Options until Reduce/Enlarge appears in the top line of the display.

The following options are available in the Reduce/Enlarge menu.

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Copy Menu

Number of Copies Borderless

Reduce/Enlarge

Copy Quality Paper Type Lighter/Darker Enhancements Paper Size Color Intensity Set New Defaults

*The image sizes available vary by country/region.

Reduce/Enlarge

Actual Size Fit to Page Custom 100% 4 x 6 inch* 5 x 7 inch 8 x 10 inch 2½ x 3¼ inch 3 x 4 inch 3½ x 5 inch Poster

4 Press until Poster appears, and then press OK. 5 Press until the appropriate page width appears, and then press OK.

The default poster size is two pages wide.

6 Press Start Black or Start Color.

After you select the poster width, the HP PSC adjusts the length automatically to maintain the proportions of the original.

Tip: If the original cannot be enlarged to the selected poster size

because it exceeds the maximum zoom percentage, an error message appears that tells you the number of pages wide that are possible. Select a smaller poster size and make the copy again.

The HP Director software on your computer enables you to be even more creative with your photos. You only need to scan your photo into the computer to use the HP Director Quick Projects tool to create posters, banners, and ironon t-shirt transfers from your photo. To learn more, see the onscreen hp photo

& imaging help that came with your software.

prepare a color t-shirt transfer

copy

You can copy an image or text onto a T-shirt transfer, then iron it onto a T-shirt.

Tip: We recommend that you practice applying a T-shirt transfer

on an old garment first.

1 Load your original face down on the right front corner of the glass.

If you are copying a photo, position the photo on the glass so the long edge of the photo is along the front edge of the glass.

2 Load the T-shirt transfer paper in the input tray. 3 Press Copy, if it is not already lit.

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4 Press Options until Paper Type appears in the top line of the display.

The following options are available in the Paper Type menu.

Copy Menu

Number of Copies Borderless Reduce/Enlarge Copy Quality

Paper Type

Lighter/Darker Enhancements Paper Size Color Intensity Set New Defaults

Automatic Plain Paper Premium Inkjet Premium Photo Photo Paper PhotoQual Inkjet Everyday Photo Transparency Iron-On Brochure Glossy Brochure Matte

Paper Type

5 Press until Iron-On appears. 6 Press Start Black or Start Color.

When you select Iron-On as the paper type, the HP PSC automatically

copies a mirror image of your original (as shown below) so that it will

appear properly when you iron it onto the T-shirt.

stop copying

! To stop copying, press Cancel on the front panel.

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use the scan features

Scanning is the process of converting text and pictures into an electronic format for your computer. You can scan just about anything: photos, magazine articles, text documents, and even 3D objects, as long as you are careful not to scratch the glass.

Because the scanned image or text is in an electronic format, you can bring it into your word processor or graphics application and modify it to suit your needs. You can do the following:

• Scan text from an article into your word processor and quote it in a report,

saving you a lot of retyping.

• Scan in a logo and use it in your publishing software, allowing you to

print business cards and brochures for yourself.

• Scan in photos of your kids and e-mail them to relatives, create a

photographic inventory of your house or office, or create an electronic

scrapbook. To use the scan features, your HP PSC and computer must be connected and

turned on. The HP PSC software must also be installed and running on your computer prior to scanning. To verify that the HP PSC software is running on a Windows PC, look for the hp psc 2300 series icon in the system tray at the lower right side of the screen, next to the time. On a Macintosh, the HP PSC software is always running.

You can start a scan from your computer or from your HP PSC. This section explains how to scan from the front panel of the HP PSC.

For information about how to scan from the computer, and how to adjust, resize, rotate, crop, and sharpen your scans, see the onscreen hp photo & imaging

help that came with your software.

This section contains the following topics:

• scan an original on page 53

• stop scanning on page 54

scan an original

This section contains the following topics:

• send the scan to a computer connected to the hp psc on page 54

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send the scan to a computer connected to the hp psc

Follow these steps if your HP PSC is connected to a computer via a USB or parallel cable.

1 Load your original face down on the front right corner of the glass. 2 Press Scan, if it is not already lit.

A Scan menu appears, listing destinations that are set up to scan to. The default destination is whichever one you selected the last time you used this menu.

Scan Menu

HP Photo & Imaging Gallery HP InstantShare MS Powerpoint Adobe Photoshop

3 Select the destination by pressing or , or by pressing the Scan

button repeatedly.

4 Press Start Black or Start Color.

A preview image of the scan appears in the HP Scan window on the computer, where you can edit it.

For more information about editing a preview image, see the onscreen

hp photo & imaging help that came with your software.

5 Make any needed edits to the preview image in the HP Scan window.

When you have finished, click Accept. The HP PSC sends the scanned image to the selected destination. If you

chose the HP Photo & Imaging Gallery (HP Gallery), it automatically opens and displays the image.

stop scanning

scan

The HP Gallery has many tools that you can use to edit your scanned image. You can improve the overall image quality by adjusting the brightness, sharpness, color tone, or saturation. You can also crop, straighten, rotate, or resize the image. When the scanned image looks just the way you want it, you can open it in another application, send it via e-mail, save it to a file, or print it. For more information about using the HP Gallery, see the HP Photo & Imaging Help.

! To stop scanning, press Cancel on the front panel.

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print from your computer

Most print settings are automatically handled by the software application you are printing from or by HP ColorSmart technology. You only need to change the settings manually when you change print quality, print on specific types of paper or film, or use special features.

Note: If you have a photo memory card, you can select and print photos

directly from it using the HP PSC. For information, see use a photo memory

card on page 21.

This section contains the following topics:

• print from a software application on page 55

• set print options on page 56

• stop a print job on page 57

For more information on performing special print jobs, see the onscreen HP Photo & Imaging Help that came with your software.

print from a software application

Follow these steps to print from the software application that you used to create your document.

Windows users

1 Load the input tray with the appropriate paper.

For more information, see load originals and load paper on page 11.

2 From your software application’s File menu, select Print. 3 Make sure that you select the HP PSC to print.

If you need to change settings, click the button that opens the Properties

dialog box (depending on your software application, this button might be

called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, or Printer), and then select the

appropriate options for your print job using the features available in the

Paper/Quality, Finishing, Effects, Basics, and Color tabs.

Note that when printing a photo, you must select options for the correct

paper type and photo enhancement. You might also want to use the photo

print cartridge for superior print quality. See work with print cartridges on

page 62 for more information.

The settings you select apply only to the current print job. To set print

settings for all jobs, see set print options on page 56.

4 Click OK to close the Properties dialog box. 5 Click OK to begin your print job.

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Macintosh users

To specify a document’s paper size, scaling, and orientation, use the Page Setup dialog box. To specify other print settings for a document, and to send the document to the HP PSC, use the Print dialog box.

Note: The following steps are specific to OS X. For OS 9, the steps might

be slightly different. Be sure you have selected the HP PSC in the Print Center (OS X) or in the Chooser (OS 9) before you begin printing.

1 From your software application’s File menu, select Page Setup.

The Page Setup dialog box appears.

2 In the Format for pop-up menu, select the HP PSC. 3 Select the page attributes:

– Select the paper size. – Select the orientation. – Enter the scaling percentage.

For OS 9, the Page Setup dialog box includes options to mirror the image, and to adjust page margins for two-sided printing.

4 Click OK. 5 From your software application’s File menu, select Print.

The Print dialog box appears. If you are using OS X, the Copies & Pages panel opens. If you are using

OS 9, the General panel opens.

6 Select the print settings appropriate for your project.

Use the pop-up menus to access the other panels.

7 Click Print to begin printing.

set print options

You can customize the print settings of the HP PSC to handle nearly any print task.

Windows users

If you want to change print settings, you need to decide if you want to change them for the current job, or for all jobs. How you display print settings depends on whether or not you want to make the setting permanent.

to change the print settings for all future jobs 1 In the HP Photo & Imaging Director (HP Director) click Settings, and then

select Print Settings.

2 Make changes to the print settings, and click OK. to change the print settings for the current print job

1 From your software application’s File menu, select Print, Print Setup, or

Page Setup. Make sure that the selected printer is the HP PSC.

2 Click Properties, Options, Printer Setup, or Printer (the option names are

different depending on your software application) to display the print settings.

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3 Make changes to the settings, and click OK. 4 Click OK to print the job.

Macintosh users

Use the Print dialog box to customize the print settings. The options displayed depend on the panel selected.

! To display the Print dialog box, open the document you want to print, then

select Print from the File menu.

Note: To find out more about the settings in a particular panel, click the ?

in the lower left corner of the Print dialog box.

copies & pages panel

Use the Copies & Pages panel in OS X and the General panel in OS 9 in the Print dialog box to select the number of copies and the pages you want to print. You can also choose to collate your prints from this panel.

! Click the Preview button to see a preview of the printed document. layout panel

Use the Layout panel in the Print dialog box to print multiple pages on a sheet and to arrange the order in which the pages will print. You can also choose border options from this panel.

output options panel

Use the Output Options panel in the Print dialog box to save your file as an Adobe Acrobat PDF support PostScript printing.

! Select the Save as File check box to save your document as a PDF file.

Note: The Output Options panel is not available in OS 9.

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(portable document format) file. The HP PSC does not

paper type/quality panel

Use the Paper Type/Quality panel in the Print dialog box to select the paper type, print quality, and color settings. You can also use this panel to change the contrast and sharpness of your digital photos and to adjust the amount of ink you want to use in your prints.

summary panel

Use the Summary panel in the Print dialog box to preview your settings and make sure that they are correct before printing.

Note: In OS 9, the summary of your settings appears in the General panel.

stop a print job

You can stop a print job from the HP PSC or from your computer.

! To stop a print job from the HP PSC, press Cancel on the front panel. Look

for the Print cancelled message on the front panel display. If it doesn’t

appear, press Cancel again.

The HP PSC prints any pages it has already started printing and then

cancels the remainder of the print job. This can take a few moments.

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order supplies

You can order print cartridges, recommended types of HP Paper, and HP PSC accessories online from the HP website.

This section contains the following topics:

•order media on page 59

• order print cartridges on page 59

order media

To order media such as HP Premium Paper, HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film, HP Iron-On Paper, or HP Greeting Cards, go to:

www.hp.com

Choose your country/region, and then select Buy or Shopping.

order print cartridges

The following table lists the print cartridges that are compatible with your HP PSC. Use the information below to determine which print cartridge to order.

order supplies

print cartridges hp reorder number

HP black inkjet print cartridge HP black inkjet print cartridge

HP tri-color inkjet print cartridge HP photo inkjet print cartridge HP tri-color inkjet print cartridge

Get more information about print cartridges from the HP website:

www.hp.com

Choose your country/region, and then select Buy or Shopping.

#56, 19 ml black print cartridge #27, 10 ml black print cartridge

#57, 17 ml color print cartridge #58, 17 ml color print cartridge #28, 8 ml color print cartridge

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maintain your hp psc

The HP PSC requires little maintenance. Sometimes you might want to clean the glass and lid backing to remove surface dust and ensure that your copies and scans remain clear. You might also want to replace, align, or clean your print cartridges from time to time. This section provides instructions for keeping your HP PSC in top working condition. Perform these simple maintenance procedures as necessary.

This section contains the following topics:

• clean the glass on page 61

• clean the lid backing on page 61

•clean the exterior on page 62

• work with print cartridges on page 62

• restore factory defaults on page 71

• set the power save time on page 71

• set the prompt delay time on page 72

clean the glass

maintain your hp psc

Dirty glass from fingerprints, smudges, hair, and so on slows down performance and affects the accuracy of features such as Fit to Page.

1 Turn off the HP PSC, unplug the power cord, and raise the lid. 2 Clean the glass with a soft cloth or sponge slightly moistened with a

nonabrasive glass cleaner.

Caution! Do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene, or carbon

tetrachloride on the glass; these can damage it. Do not place or

spray liquids directly on the glass. They might seep under it and

damage the HP PSC.

3 Dry the glass with a chamois or cellulose sponge to prevent spotting.

clean the lid backing

Minor debris can accumulate on the white document backing located underneath the lid of the HP PSC.

1 Turn off the HP PSC, unplug the power cord, and raise the lid. 2 Clean the white document backing with a soft cloth or sponge slightly

moistened with a mild soap and warm water.

3 Wash the backing gently to loosen debris; do not scrub the backing.

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4 Dry the backing with a chamois or soft cloth.

Caution! Do not use paper-based wipes as these might scratch

the backing.

5 If this does not clean the backing well enough, repeat the previous steps

using isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol, and wipe the backing thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any residual alcohol.

clean the exterior

Use a soft cloth or slightly moistened sponge to wipe dust, smudges, and stains off the case. The interior of the HP PSC does not require cleaning. Keep fluids away from the interior of the device as well as the front panel.

Note: To avoid damage to painted parts of the HP PSC, do not use alcohol

or alcohol-based cleaning products on the front panel or the lid of the device.

work with print cartridges

To ensure the best print quality from your HP PSC, you will need to perform some simple maintenance procedures and, when prompted by a front panel message, replace the print cartridges.

This section contains the following topics:

•check the ink levels on page 62

•print a self-test report on page 63

• handle the print cartridges on page 64

• replace the print cartridges on page 65

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• use a photo print cartridge on page 67

• use the print cartridge protector on page 67

• align the print cartridges on page 68

• clean the print cartridges on page 69

• clean the print cartridge contacts on page 69

check the ink levels

You can easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you might need to replace a print cartridge. The ink level supply shows an approximation of the amount of ink remaining in the print cartridges. This can only be done from the HP Photo & Imaging Director (HP Director).

to check the ink level for Windows users 1 From the HP Director, choose Settings, choose Print Settings, and then

choose Printer Toolbox.

2 Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab.

The estimated ink levels appear for the print cartridges.

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to check the ink level for Macintosh users 1 From the HP Director, click Settings, and then choose Maintain Printer. 2 If the Select Printer dialog box opens, select your HP PSC, and then click

Utilities. 3 From the list, select Ink Level.

The estimated ink levels appear for the print cartridges.

print a self-test report

If you are experiencing problems with printing, print a Self-Test Report before you replace the print cartridges. This report provides useful information about your print cartridges, including status information.

1 Press Setup. 2 Press 1, then press 2.

This selects Print Report and then selects Self-Test Report.

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Print Report

1: Menu Settings

2: Self-Test Report

The HP PSC prints a Self-Test Report, which might indicate the source of

the printing problem.

Test patterns

Lines of color

Color blocks

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3 Check the Self-Test Report for the following:

– The test patterns are even and show a complete grid. If the grids are

not complete, this might indicate a problem with the nozzles. You might need to clean the print cartridges. For more information, see clean the

print cartridges on page 69.

– The Low Ink warning message value. The value will appear above the

test pattern for the black, photo (if applicable), or tri-color print cartridges. This value represents the number of Low Ink warning messages that have displayed for each of the print cartridges. If the value displays 1, 2, or 3, the print cartridge might be low on ink. You might need to replace the print cartridge. For more information on replacing print cartridges, see replace the print cartridges on page 65.

– The lines of color extend across the page. – The color blocks have even consistency. You should see cyan,

magenta, yellow, violet, green, and red color blocks. If color blocks are missing, this might indicate that the tri-color print cartridge is out of ink. You might need to replace the print cartridge. For more information on replacing print cartridges, see replace the print

cartridges on page 65. Also check for streaking or white lines. Streaks

might indicate clogged nozzles or dirty contacts. You might need to clean the print cartridges. For more information on cleaning the print cartridges, see clean the print cartridges on page 69. Do not clean with alcohol.

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handle the print cartridges

Before you replace or clean a print cartridge, you should know the part names and how to handle the print cartridge.

Ink nozzles under tape

Do not touch the copper contacts or the ink nozzles

Copper contacts

Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed)

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replace the print cartridges

A message appears on the front panel display to let you know when the ink level for the print cartridge is low. In addition, you can check the ink levels through the HP Director on your computer. For information, see check the ink levels on page 62. When you receive this message, it is recommended that you replace the print cartridge. You should also replace the print cartridges when you see faded text or if you experience print quality issues related to the print cartridges.

You might also need to replace a print cartridge when you want to use the photo print cartridge for printing high-quality photos.

For more information on ordering replacement print cartridges, see order print

cartridges on page 59. 1 Turn on the HP PSC, then open the print-carriage access door by lifting the

handle until the door locks into place.

The print carriage will be on the far right side of the HP PSC. Wait for the

ramp below the print carriage to lower before removing the print

cartridges.

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Latches

Print-carriage access door

2 After the carriage stops moving and the ramp has lowered, lift the latch up

to release the print cartridge.

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3 Push down on the print cartridge to release it, and then pull it toward you

out of its slot.

4 If you are removing the black print cartridge in order to install the photo

print cartridge, store it in the print cartridge protector. For information on the print cartridge protector, see use the print cartridge

protector on page 67.

5 Remove the new print cartridge from its packaging and, being careful to

touch only the black plastic, gently remove the pink tape by using the pull tab.

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Caution! Do not touch the copper contacts or ink nozzles.

6 Push the new print cartridge below the metal bar at a slight angle, into the

appropriate slot, until it clicks into place. The tri-color print cartridge goes on the left and the black or photo print

cartridge goes on the right.

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7 Press down on the latch until it stops. Make sure the latch catches below

the bottom tabs.

8 Close the print-carriage access door.

use a photo print cartridge

You can optimize the quality of the photos you print with your HP PSC by purchasing a photo print cartridge. To use the photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge and insert the photo print cartridge in its place. With the tri-color print cartridge and photo print cartridge installed, you have a six-ink system, which provides enhanced quality photos. When you want to print regular text documents, swap the black print cartridge back in. Use a print cartridge protector to keep your print cartridge secure when it is not being used. For more information on using the print cartridge protector, see use the print

cartridge protector on page 67 and for more information on replacing print

cartridges, see replace the print cartridges on page 65. For more information on purchasing a photo print cartridge, see order print

cartridges on page 59.

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use the print cartridge protector

When you purchase a photo print cartridge, you will receive a print cartridge protector. The print cartridge protector is designed to keep your print cartridge secure when it is not being used. It also prevents the ink from drying out. Whenever you remove a print cartridge from the HP PSC, store it in the print cartridge protector.

! To insert a print cartridge into the print cartridge protector, slide the print

cartridge into the print cartridge protector at a slight angle and snap it

securely into place.

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! To remove the print cartridge from the print cartridge protector, press

align the print cartridges

The HP PSC prompts you to align cartridges every time you install or replace a print cartridge. You can also align the print cartridges at any time from the front panel or the HP Director. Aligning the print cartridges ensures high-quality output.

to align the print cartridges when prompted ! Press OK.

down and back on the top of the print cartridge protector to release the print cartridge, then slide the print cartridge out of the print cartridge protector.

Note: If you remove and reinstall the same print cartridge, the HP PSC will

not prompt you to align the print cartridges.

The HP PSC prints an alignment page and aligns the print cartridges. Recycle or discard the page.

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to align the cartridges from the front panel 1 Press Setup. 2 Press 2, then press 2.

This selects Maintenance and then selects Align Print Cartridges.

Maintenance

1: Clean Print Cartridges

2: Align Print Cartridges

3: Restore Factory Defaults 4: Set Language & Country/Region 5: Set Power Save Mode Time 6: Set Scroll Speed 7: Set Prompt Delay Time

The HP PSC prints an alignment page and aligns the print cartridges. Recycle or discard the page.

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to align the print cartridges from the hp director for Windows users 1 From the HP Director, choose Settings, choose Print Settings, and then

choose Printer Toolbox.

2 Click the Device Services tab. 3 Click Align the Print Cartridges.

The HP PSC prints an alignment page and aligns the print cartridges.

Recycle or discard the page.

to align the print cartridges from the hp director for Macintosh users 1 From the HP Director, click Settings, and then choose Maintain Printer. 2 If the Select Printer dialog box opens, select your HP PSC, and then click

Utilities. 3 From the list, select Calibrate. 4 Click Align.

The HP PSC prints an alignment page and aligns the print cartridges.

Recycle or discard the page.

clean the print cartridges

Use this feature when the Self-Test Report shows streaking or white lines through any of the lines of color. Do not clean print cartridges unnecessarily. This wastes ink and shortens the life of the ink nozzles.

1 Press Setup. 2 Press 2, then press 1.

This selects Maintenance and then selects Clean Print Cartridges.

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1: Clean Print Cartridges

2: Align Print Cartridges 3: Restore Factory Defaults 4: Set Language & Country/Region 5: Set Power Save Mode Time 6: Set Scroll Speed 7: Set Prompt Delay Time

If copy or print quality still seem poor after you clean the print cartridges,

replace the print cartridge that is affected. For information on replacing

print cartridges, see replace the print cartridges.

clean the print cartridge contacts

Clean the print cartridge contacts only if you get repeated front panel messages prompting you to check a print cartridge after you already have cleaned or aligned the print cartridges.

Caution! Do not remove both print cartridges at the same time.

Remove and clean each print cartridge one at a time.

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Make sure you have the following materials available:

• Dry foam rubber swabs, lint-free cloth, or any soft material that will not

come apart or leave fibers.

• Distilled, filtered, or bottled water (tap water might contain contaminants

that can damage the print cartridges).

Note: Do not use platen cleaners or alcohol to clean the print cartridge

contacts. These can damage the print cartridge or the HP PSC.

1 Turn the HP PSC on and open the print-carriage access door.

The print carriage will be on the far right side of the device. Wait for the ramp below the print carriage to lower before removing the print cartridges.

2 After the print carriage has moved to the right and the ramp has lowered,

unplug the power cord from the back of the HP PSC.

3 Lift the latch to release the print cartridge, then pull it out of its slot. 4 Inspect the print cartridge contacts for ink and debris buildup. 5 Dip a clean foam rubber swab or lint-free cloth into distilled water, and

squeeze any excess water from it.

6 Hold the print cartridge by its sides. 7 Clean the contacts. Do not clean the nozzles.

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Contacts

Nozzles - do not clean

8 Place the print cartridge back into the holder and close the latch. 9 Repeat if necessary for the other print cartridge. 10 Gently close the print-carriage access door and plug in the HP PSC.

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restore factory defaults

You can restore the original factory settings to what they were when you purchased your HP PSC.

You can perform this process from the front panel only.

1 Press Setup. 2 Press 2, then press 3.

This selects Maintenance and then selects Restore Factory Defaults.

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1: Clean Print Cartridges 2: Align Print Cartridges

3: Restore Factory Defaults

4: Set Language & Country/Region 5: Set Power Save Mode Time 6: Set Scroll Speed 7: Set Prompt Delay Time

The factory default settings are restored.

set the power save time

The bulb in your HP PSC remains on for a specified period so that the device is immediately ready to respond to your request. When the HP PSC has not been used within that specified period, it turns the bulb off to preserve power. You can exit this mode by pressing any button on the front panel.

Your HP PSC is automatically set to enter power-save mode after 12 hours. You can choose 1, 4, 8, or 12 hours for the power save time.

1 Press Setup. 2 Press 2, then press 5.

This selects Maintenance and then selects Set Power Save Mode Time.

Maintenance

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1: Clean Print Cartridges 2: Align Print Cartridges 3: Restore Factory Defaults 4: Set Language & Country/Region

5: Set Power Save Mode Time

6: Set Scroll Speed 7: Set Prompt Delay Time

3 Press until the appropriate time appears, then press OK.

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set the prompt delay time

The Prompt Delay Time option allows you to control the amount of time that passes before a message is displayed prompting you to take further action. For example, if you press Copy and the prompt delay time passes without pressing another button, “Press START Color or Black to begin copy.” appears in the front panel display. You can choose Normal, Fast, or Slow. The default is Normal.

1 Press Setup. 2 Press 2, then press 7.

This selects Maintenance and then selects Set Prompt Delay Time.

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Maintenance

1: Clean Print Cartridges 2: Align Print Cartridges 3: Restore Factory Defaults 4: Set Language & Country/Region 5: Set Power Save Mode Time 6: Set Scroll Speed

7: Set Prompt Delay Time

3 Press until the delay time appears, then press OK.

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get hp psc support

Hewlett-Packard provides Internet and phone support for your HP PSC. This section contains the following topics:

• get support and other information from the Internet on page 73

• hp customer support on page 73

• prepare your hp psc for shipment on page 76

• hp distribution center on page 77

If you are unable to find the answer you need in the printed or onscreen documentation supplied with your product, you can contact one of the HP support services listed in the following pages. Some support services are available only in the U.S. and Canada, while others are available in many countries/regions worldwide. If a support service number is not listed for your country/region, contact your nearest authorized HP dealer for help.

get support and other information from the Internet

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

www.hp.com/support

This website offers technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information.

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Software programs from other companies might be included with your HP PSC. If you experience problems with any of those programs, you will receive the best technical assistance by calling the experts at that company.

If you need to contact HP Customer Support, do the following before you call.

1 Make sure that:

a. Your HP PSC is plugged in and turned on.

b. The specified print cartridges are installed correctly.

c. The recommended paper is properly loaded in the input tray.

2 Reset your HP PSC:

a. Turn off the HP PSC by using the On button located on the front panel of the

device. b. Unplug the power cord from the back of the HP PSC. c. Plug the power cord back into the device. d. Turn on the HP PSC by using the On button.

3 For more information, go to the HP website at:

www.hp.com/support

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4 If you are still experiencing problems and need to speak with an HP Customer

Support Representative, do the following: a. Have the specific name of your HP PSC, as it appears on the device, available. b. Have your serial number and service ID ready. To display your serial number,

press OK and Start Black at the same time, until the serial number appears in the front panel display. To display your service ID, on the front panel, press OK and Start Color at the same time, until SERV ID: and the number appear in the front panel display.

c. Print a Self-Test Report. For information on printing a Self-Test Report, see print

a self-test report on page 63.

d. Make a color copy. e. Be prepared to describe your problem in detail.

5 Call HP Customer Support. Be near your HP PSC when you call.

call in North America during warranty

Call 1-800-HP-INVENT. US phone support is available in both English and Spanish languages 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (days and hours of support may change without notice). This service is free during the warranty period. A fee may apply outside the warranty period.

call elsewhere in the world

The numbers listed below are current as of the publication date of this guide. For a list of current international HP Support Service numbers, go to this website and choose your own country/region or language:

www.hp.com/support

You can call the HP support center in the following countries/regions. If your country/ region is not listed, contact your local dealer or nearest HP Sales and Support Office to find out how to obtain services.

Support service is free during the warranty period; however, your standard long-distance phone charges will apply. In some cases, a flat fee per single incident will also apply.

For phone support in Europe, please check for the details and conditions of phone support in your country/region by going to the following website:

www.hp.com/support

Alternatively, you can ask your dealer or call HP at the phone number provided in this guide.

As part of our constant efforts to improve our phone support service, we advise you to check our website on a regular basis for new information regarding service features and delivery.

country/region hp technical support country/region hp technical support

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Algeria Argentina (54)11-4778-8380

Australia +61 3 8877 8000

Austria +43 (0) 820 87 4417 Mexico 01-800-472-6684 Bahrain (Dubai) +973 800 728 Mexico (Mexico City) 5258-9922 Belgium (Dutch) +32 (0) 70 300 005 Morocco Belgium (French) +32 (0) 70 300 004 Netherlands (0.10 Euro/

+213(0)61 56 45 43 Luxembourg (French) 900 40 006

0-810-555-5520

1902 910 910

Luxembourg (German) 900 40 007

Malaysia 1-800-805405

min.)

+212 224 047 47 0900 2020 165

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Bolivia 800-100247 New Zealand 0800 441 147 Brazil (Grande São

Paulo) Brazil (Demais

Localidades) Canada during

warranty Canada post-warranty

(per-call charge) Caribbean & Central

America Chile 800-800-360-999 Philippines 632-867-3551 China 86-21-38814518

Colombia 9-800-114-726 Portugal +351 808 201 492 Costa Rica 0-800-011-0524 Puerto Rico 1-877-232-0589 Czech Republic +42 (0) 2 6130 7310 Qatar +971 4 883 8454 Denmark +45 70202845 Romania +40 1 315 44 42 Ecuador (Andinatel) 999119+1-800-

Ecuador (Pacifitel) 1-800-225528+1-800-

Europe (English) +44 (0) 207 512 5202 Saudi Arabia +966 800 897 14440 Egypt +20 02 532 5222 Singapore (65) 272-5300 Finland +358 (0) 203 66 767 Slovakia + 421 2 6820 8080 France (0.34 Euro/

min.) Germany (0.12 Euro/

min.) Greece +30 10 6073 603 Spain +34 902 010 059 Hong Kong +85 (2) 3002 8555 Sweden +46 (0)77 120 4765 Guatemala 1800-995-5105 Switzerland

Hungary +36 (0) 1 382 1111 Taiwan +886-2-2717-0055

India 1-600-112267

Indonesia 62-21-350-3408 Tunisia Ireland +353 1890 923902 Turkey +90 216 579 7171 Israel +972 (0) 9 830 4848 Ukraine +7 (380-44) 490-3520

(11) 3747 7799 Norway +47 815 62 070

0800 157751 Oman +971 4 883 8454

(905) 206 4663 Palestine +971 4 883 8454

1-877-621-4722 Panama 001-800-7112884

1-800-711-2884 Peru 0-800-10111

8008206616

7112884

+33 (0) 892 6960 22 South Africa (RSA) 086 000 1030

+49 (0) 180 5652 180 South Africa, Outside

91 11 682 6035

Poland +48 22 865 98 00

Russia, Moscow +7 095 797 3520

Russia, St. Petersburg +7 812 346 7997

Republic

min. during peak hours,

0.04 CHF/min. during offpeak hours)

Thailand +66 (2) 661 4000

(0.08 CHF/

+27-11 258 9301

+41 (0) 848 672 672

0800 010 055

+216 1 891 222

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Italy +39 848 800 871 United Arab Emirates 800 4910 Japan 0570 000 511

Jordan +971 4 883 8454 Venezuela 01-800-4746.8368 Korea +82 1588 3003 Venezuela (Caracas) (502) 207-8488 Kuwait +971 4 883 8454 Vietnam 84-8-823-4530 Lebanon +971 4 883 8454 Yemen +971 4 883 8454

1 This Call Center supports French-speaking customers from the following countries: Morocco,

Tunisia, and Algeria.

2 This Call Center supports German-, French- and Italian-speaking customers in Switzerland.

+81 3 3335 9800

United Kingdom +44 (0) 870 010 4320

call in Australia post-warranty

If your product is not under warranty, you can call 03 8877 8000. A per-incident, out-ofwarranty support fee of $27.50 (inc GST) will be charged to your credit card. You can also call 1902 910 910 ($27.50 charged to your phone account) from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Charges and support hours are subject to change without notice.

prepare your hp psc for shipment

If after contacting HP Customer Support or returning to the point of purchase, you are requested to send your HP PSC in for service, please follow the power off and repackage steps below to avoid further damage to the HP product.

1 Turn on the HP PSC.

Disregard steps 1 through 6 if your HP PSC will not turn on and the print carriage is in the home position. You will not be able to remove the print cartridges. Proceed to step 7.

2 Open the print-carriage access door. 3 Remove the print cartridges from their holders, and lower the latches. See replace

the print cartridges on page 65 for information on removing the print cartridges. Caution! Remove both print cartridges and lower both latches. Failure to

do so might damage your HP PSC.

4 Place the print cartridges in an airtight bag so they will not dry out, and put them

aside. Do not send them with the HP PSC, unless instructed to by the HP customer support call agent.

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5 Close the print-carriage access door and wait a few minutes for the print carriage

to move back to its home position.

6 Turn off the HP PSC.

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7 Remove the front panel cover as follows:

a. Place your finger in the notch on the right corner near the front panel display. b. Gently pry the corner up and lift the front panel cover from the HP PSC.

8 Retain the front panel cover. Do not return the front panel cover with the HP PSC. 9 If available, pack the HP PSC for shipment by using the original packing materials

or the packaging materials that came with your exchange device.

If you do not have the original packaging materials, please use other adequate packaging materials. Shipping damage caused by improper packaging and/or improper transportation is not covered under the warranty.

10 Place the return shipping label on the outside of the box. 11 Include the following items in the box:

– A brief description of symptoms for service personnel (samples of print quality

problems are helpful).

– A copy of the sales slip or other proof of purchase to establish the warranty

coverage period.

– Your name, address, and a phone number where you can be reached during

the day.

hp distribution center

To order HP PSC software, a copy of the printed Reference Guide, a Setup Poster, or other customer-replaceable parts, do one of the following:

• In the U.S. or Canada, call 1-800-HP-INVENT (1-800-474-6836).

• Outside of this country/region, go to this website:

www.hp.com/support

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warranty information

Your HP PSC comes with a limited warranty that is described in this section. Information about how to obtain warranty service and how you can upgrade your standard factory warranty is also provided.

This section contains the following topics:

• duration of limited warranty on page 79

•warranty service on page 79

• warranty upgrades on page 79

• returning your hp psc 2300 series for service on page 80

• hewlett-packard limited global warranty statement on page 80

duration of limited warranty

Duration of Limited Warranty (hardware and labor): 1 Year Duration of Limited Warranty (CD media): 90 Days Duration of Limited Warranty (ink cartridges): Until the genuine HP ink is depleted, or the

“end of warranty” date printed on the product is reached, whichever occurs first.

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express service

To obtain HP express repair service, the customer must contact an HP service office or an HP Customer Support Center for basic troubleshooting first. See hp customer support on page 73 for steps to take before calling Customer Support.

If a customer device needs a minor part replacement and these parts can normally be replaced by the customer, the customer-replaceable components may be serviced through expedited part shipment. In this event, HP will prepay shipping charges, duty and taxes; provide telephone assistance on replacement of the component; and pay shipping charges, duty, and taxes for any part that HP asks to be returned.

The HP Customer Support Center may direct customers to designated authorized service providers who are certified by HP to service the HP product.

warranty upgrades

Upgrade your standard factory warranty to a total of three years with the HP SUPPORTPACK. Service coverage begins on product purchase date and the pack must be purchased within the first 180 days of product purchase. This program offers phone support from 6:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. Mountain Standard Time (MST) Monday through Friday and 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (MST) on Saturdays. If during your technical support call it is determined that you need a replacement product, then HP will ship you this product next business day free of charge. Available in U.S. only.

For more information, please call 1-888-999-4747 or go to the HP website:

www.hp.com/go/hpsupportpack

Outside the U.S., please call your local HP Customer Support office. See call elsewhere

in the world on page 74 for a list of international Customer Support numbers.

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returning your hp psc 2300 series for service

Before returning your HP PSC for service, you must call HP Customer Support. See

hp customer support on page 73 for steps to take before calling Customer Support.

hewlett-packard limited global warranty statement

The following information specifies the HP limited global warranty. This section contains the following information:

• extent of limited warranty on page 80

• limitations of warranty on page 81

• limitations of liability on page 81

•local law on page 81

• limited warranty information for EU countries on page 82

extent of limited warranty

Hewlett-Packard (“HP”) warrants to the end-user customer (“Customer”) that each HP PSC 2300 Series product (“Product”), including related software, accessories, media, and supplies, shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for the duration, which begins on the date of purchase by the Customer.

For each hardware Product, the duration of HP’s limited warranty is one year for parts and one year for labor. For all other Products, the duration of HP’s limited warranty for both parts and labor is ninety days.

For each software Product, HP’s limited warranty applies only to a failure to execute programming instructions. HP does not warrant that the operation of any Product shall be uninterrupted or error free.

HP’s limited warranty covers only those defects which arise as a result of normal use of a Product, and does not cover any other problems, including those which arise as a result of (a) improper maintenance or modification, (b) software, accessories, media, or supplies not provided or supported by HP, or (c) operation outside the Product’s specifications.

For any hardware Product, the use of a non-HP ink cartridge or a refilled ink cartridge does not affect either the warranty to the Customer or any HP support contract with the Customer. However, if Product failure or damage is attributable to the use of a non-HP or refilled ink cartridge, HP shall charge its standard labor and materials charges to service the Product for the failure or damage.

If HP receives, during the applicable warranty period, notice of a defect in any Product, HP shall either repair or replace the defective Product, at HP’s option. Where labor charges are not covered by HP’s limited warranty, repairs shall be at HP’s standard charges for labor.

If HP is unable to repair or replace, as applicable, a defective Product which is covered by HP’s warranty, HP shall, within a reasonable time after being notified of the defect, refund the purchase price for the Product.

HP shall have no obligation to repair, replace, or refund until the Customer returns the defective Product to HP.

Any replacement product may be either new or like-new, provided that it has functionality at least equal to that of the Product being replaced.

HP products, including each Product, may contain remanufactured parts, components, or materials equivalent to new in performance.

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HP’s limited warranty for each Product is valid in any country/region or locality where HP has a support presence for the Product and where HP has marketed the Product. The level of warranty service may vary according to local standards. HP shall have no obligation to alter the form, fit, or function of the Product in order to make it operate in a country/ region or locality for which the Product was never intended to operate.

limitations of warranty

TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, NEITHER HP NOR ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE COVERED HP PRODUCTS, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

limitations of liability

To the extent allowed by local law, the remedies provided in this Limited Warranty Statement are the Customer’s sole and exclusive remedies.

TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, EXCEPT FOR THE OBLIGATIONS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT, IN NO EVENT SHALL HP OR ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY AND WHETHER ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

local law

This Limited Warranty Statement gives the Customer specific legal rights. The Customer may also have other rights which vary from state to state in the United States, from province to province in Canada, and from country/region to country/region elsewhere in the world.

To the extent this Limited Warranty Statement is inconsistent with local law, this Statement shall be deemed modified to be consistent with such local law. Under such local law, certain disclaimers and limitations of this Statement may not apply to the Customer. For example, some states in the United States, as well as some governments outside the United States (including provinces in Canada), may:

Preclude the disclaimers and limitations in this Statement from limiting the statutory rights of a consumer (for example, the United Kingdom);

Otherwise restrict the ability of a manufacturer to enforce such disclaimers or limitations; or

Grant the Customer additional warranty rights, specify the duration of implied warranties which the manufacturer cannot disclaim, or not allow limitations on the duration of implied warranties.

FOR CONSUMER TRANSACTIONS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND, THE TERMS IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT LAWFULLY PERMITTED, DO NOT EXCLUDE, RESTRICT, OR MODIFY, AND ARE IN ADDITION TO, THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THE COVERED HP PRODUCTS TO SUCH CUSTOMERS.

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limited warranty information for EU countries

Listed below are the names and addresses of the HP entities which grant HP’s Limited Warranty (manufacturer’s warranty) in EU countries.

You may also have statutory legal rights against the seller on the basis of the purchase agreement in addition to the manufacturer’s warranty, which are not restricted by this manufacturer’s warranty.

Belgique/Luxembourg Hewlett-Packard Belgium SA/NV Woluwedal 100 Boulevard de la Woluwe B-1200 Brussels

Danmark Hewlett-Packard A/S Kongevejen 25 DK-3460 Birkeroed

France Hewlett-Packard France 1 Avenue du Canada Zone d’Activite de Courtaboeuf F-91947 Les Ulis Cedex

Deutschland Hewlett-Packard GmbH Herrenberger Straße 110-140 D-71034 Böblingen

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warranty information

hp psc 2300 series

technical information

The technical specifications and international regulatory information for your HP PSC are provided in this section.

This chapter contains the following topics:

• system requirements on page 83

• paper specifications on page 84

• print specifications on page 86

• print margin specifications on page 86

• copy specifications on page 87

• photo memory card specifications on page 88

• scan specifications on page 88

• physical specifications on page 88

• power specifications on page 88

• environmental specifications on page 89

• additional specifications on page 89

• environmental product stewardship program on page 89

• regulatory notices on page 90

system requirements

technical information

The following specifications are subject to change without notice.

Windows PC requirements item minimum recommended

Processor See Read Me file for details Operating System

Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows ME

Windows 2000 Windows XP

Disk space needed for installation See Read Me file for details Additional disk space needed for

scanned images Additional disk space needed for

Memories Disc Monitor SVGA 800 by 600

Additional hardware CD-ROM drive I/O Available USB port Internet access Recommended

RAM 64 MB

RAM 128 MB

50 MB

700 MB

16-bit color

RAM 256 MB

RAM 256 MB or more

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Windows PC requirements item minimum recommended

Sound card Recommended Other Microsoft Internet Explorer

5.01 or higher

Macintosh requirements item minimum recommended

Processor See Read Me file for details RAM

Macintosh OS 9 Macintosh OS X

Disk space needed for installation Macintosh OS 9 Macintosh OS X

Additional disk space needed for scanned images

Additional disk space needed for Memories Disc

Monitor SVGA 800 by 600 Additional hardware CD-ROM drive I/O Available USB port Internet access Recommended Sound card Recommended Other Microsoft Internet Explorer

64 MB 128 MB

200 MB 100 MB

50 MB

See Read Me file for details

5.01 or higher

128 MB 256 MB

paper specifications

This section contains the following topics:

• paper-tray capacities on page 84

• paper sizes on page 85

paper-tray capacities

type paper weight input tray

Plain paper 16 to 24 lb.

(60 to 90 gsm)

Legal paper 20 to 24 lb.

(75 to 90 gsm)

Cards 110 lb. index max

(200 gsm)

Envelopes 20 to 24 lb.

(75 to 90 gsm)

150 (20 lb. paper) 50 black (20 lb. paper)

60 10

22 10

output tray

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technical information

type paper weight input tray

Banners 16-24 lb. (60-90 gsm) 20 20 or fewer Transparency film N/A 25 25 or fewer Labels N/A 20 sheets 20 sheets

8.5 by 11 inch (216 by 279 mm) photo paper

4 by 6 inch (10 by 15 cm) photo paper

a Maximum capacity. b Output tray capacity is affected by the type of paper and the amount of ink you are using.

HP recommends emptying the output tray frequently.

145 lb. (236 gsm)

30 30

output tray

paper sizes

type size

Paper Letter: 8.5 by 11 inches (216 by 279 mm)

Banner Letter: HP Banner Paper, A4

Envelopes U.S. #10: 4.12 by 9.5 inches (105 by 241 mm)

Transparency film Letter: 8.5 by 11 inches (216 by 279 mm)

Cards 3 by 5 inches (76 by 127 mm)

Labels Letter: 8.5 by 11 inches (216 by 279 mm)

Custom 3 by 5 inches up to 8.5 by 14 inches (76 by 127 mm up to

Legal: 8.5 by14 inch (216 by 356 mm) A4: 210 by 297 mm Photo: 4 by 6 inches (101 by 152 mm), 5 by 7 inches (127 by 178 mm), 8.5 by 11 inches (216 by 279 mm), L (Japan only) 3.5 by 5 inches (89 by 127 mm)

Z-fold Computer Paper: (Tractor Perforations Removed)

A2: 4.37 by 5.75 inches (111 by146 mm) DL: 4.33 by 8.66 inches (110 by 220 mm) C6: 4.49 by 6.38 inches (114 by 162 mm)

A4: 210 by 297 mm

4 by 6 inches (101 by 152 mm) 5 by 7 inches (127 by 178 mm) Hagaki postcard: 100 by 148 mm

A4: 210 by 297 mm

216 by 356 mm)

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print specifications

technical information

• 600 by 600 dpi black

• 4800 by 1200 dpi color with HP PhotoREt III

• Method: Drop-on-demand thermal inkjet

• Language: HP PCL Level 3, PCL3 GUI or PCL 10

• Print speeds vary according to the complexity of the document.

• Duty cycle: 500 printed pages per month (average)

• Duty cycle: 5000 printed pages per month (maximum)

Mode Resolution (dpi) Speed (ppm)

Best Black 1200 by 1200 2

Color 1200 by 1200

Normal Black 600 by 600 7

Color 600 by 600 4

Fast Black 300 by 300 21

Color 300 by 300 15

a Up to 4800 by 1200 optimized dpi color printing on premium photo

papers, 1200 by 1200 input dpi.

(up to 4800 dpi optimized

0.5

)

print margin specifications

top (leading edge)

paper

U.S. letter 0.07 inches

U.S. legal 0.07 inches

ISO A4 0.07 inches

envelopes

U.S. No. 10 0.13 inches

A2 (5.5 baronial) 0.13 inches

DL 0.13 inches

C6 0.13 inches

cards

U.S. 3 by 5 inches 0.07 inches

(1.8 mm)

(3.4 mm)

(1.8 mm)

bottom (trailing edge)

0.46 inches (11.7 mm)

left right

0.25 inches (6.4 mm)

0.13 inches (3.4 mm)

0.25 inches (6.4 mm)

0.13 inches (3.4 mm)

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U.S. 4 by 6 inches 0.07 inches

U.S. 5 by 8 inches 0.07 inches

ISO and JIS A6 0.07 inches

Hagaki (100 by 148 mm)

Borderless photo (8.5 by 11 inches)

Borderless photo (4 by 6 inches)

Borderless A6 card (105 by 148 mm)

Borderless Hagaki (100 by 148 mm)

a This margin is not InkJet-compatible; however, the total writing area is compatible.

The writing area is offset from center by 0.21 inches (5.4 mm), which causes asymmetric top and bottom margins.

copy specifications

technical information

top (leading edge)

(1.8 mm)

0.07 inches (1.8 mm)

0000

bottom (trailing edge)

0.46 inches (11.7 mm)

left right

0.13 inches (3.4 mm)

technical information

• Digital image processing

• Up to 99 copies from original (varies by model)

• Digital zoom from 25 to 400 percent (varies by model)

• Fit to page, Poster, Many on page

• Up to 21 copies per minute black, 14 copies per minute color (varies by model)

• Copy speeds vary according to the complexity of the document

mode speed

print resolution (dpi) scan resolution (dpi)

(ppm)

Best Black up to 0.8 1200 by 1200

Color up to 0.8 1200 by 1200

Normal Black up to 7 600 by 1200 600 by 1200

Color up to 4 600 by 600 600 by 1200

Fast Black up to 21 300 by 1200 600 by 1200

Color up to 14 600 by 300 600 by 1200

a Maximum at 400% scaling. b On photo paper or premium inkjet paper.

1200 by 2400 1200 by 2400

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photo memory card specifications

• Maximum recommended number of files on a memory card: 1,000

• Maximum recommended individual file size: 12 megapixel maximum, 8 MB

maximum

• Maximum recommended memory card size: 1 GB (solid state only)

technical information

Note: Approaching any of the recommended maximums on a memory card might

cause the performance of the HP PSC to be slower than expected.

supported memory card types

CompactFlash SmartMedia Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Pro Secure Digital MultiMediaCard (MMC) xD-Picture Card

scan specifications

• Image editor included

• OCR software automatically converts scanned text to editable text

• Scan speeds vary according to the complexity of the document

Item Description

Resolution 1200 by 1200 dpi optical, up to

Color 48-bit color

Interface TWAIN-compliant Scanning Area US Letter, A4

physical specifications

• Height: 8.7 inch (22 cm)

• Width: 18.2 inch (46 cm)

• Depth: 14.6 inch (37 cm)

• Weight: 18 pounds (8.2 kg)

power specifications

• Power consumption: 80 W maximum

• Input Voltage: AC 100 to 240 V ~ 1 A 50–60 Hz, grounded

• Output Voltage: DC 32 V===940 mA, 16 V===625 mA

19,200 dpi enhanced

8-bit grayscale (256 levels of gray)

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environmental specifications

• Recommended Operating Temperature Range: 15º to 32º C (59º to 90º F)

• Allowable Operating Temperature Range: 5º to 40º C (41º to 104º F)

• Humidity: 15% to 85% RH non-condensing

• Non-operating (Storage) Temperature Range: -4º to 60º C (-40º to 140º F)

• In the presence of high electromagnetic fields it is possible the output from the

HP PSC might be slightly distorted

• HP recommends using a USB cable less than or equal to 3 m (10 feet) in length to

minimize injected noise due to potential high electromagnetic fields

additional specifications

• Memory: 8 MB ROM, 16 MB RAM

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

www.hp.com/support

environmental product stewardship program

This section contains the following topics:

• protecting the environment on page 89

• ozone production on page 89

• energy consumption on page 89

• paper use on page 90

• material safety data sheets on page 90

•plastics on page 90

•recycling program on page 90

• hp inkjet supplies recycling program on page 90

technical information

protecting the environment

Hewlett-Packard is committed to providing quality products in an environmentally sound manner. This product has been designed with several attributes to minimize impacts on our environment.

For more information, go to HP’s Commitment to the Environment website at:

www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/index.html

ozone production

This product generates no appreciable ozone gas (O3).

energy consumption

Energy usage drops significantly while in ENERGY STAR® mode, which saves natural resources, and saves money without affecting the high performance of this product. This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR, which is a voluntary program established to encourage the development of energy-efficient office products.

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ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered service mark of the U.S. EPA. As an ENERGY STAR partner, HP has determined that this product meets ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

For more information on ENERGY STAR guidelines, go to the following website:

www.energystar.gov

technical information

paper use

This product is suited for the use of recycled paper according to DIN 19309.

plastics

Plastic parts over 25 grams are marked according to international standards that enhance the ability to identify plastics for recycling purposes at the end of the product’s life.

material safety data sheets

Material safety data sheets (MSDS) can be obtained from the HP website. Go to:

www.hp.com/go/msds

Customers without Internet access should contact their local HP Customer Support Center.

recycling program

HP offers an increasing number of product return and recycling programs in many countries/regions, as well as partnering with some of the largest electronic recycling centers throughout the world. HP also conserves resources by refurbishing and reselling some of its most popular products.

This HP product contains the following materials that might require special handling at end-of-life:

– Mercury in the fluorescent lamp in the scanner (< 2mg) – Lead in solder

hp inkjet supplies recycling program

HP is committed to protecting the environment. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is available in many countries/regions, and lets you recycle used print cartridges free of charge. For more information, go to the following website:

www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/inkjet.html

regulatory notices

The following topics describe product requirements from various regulatory agencies. This section contains the following topics:

• regulatory model identification number on page 91

• FCC statement on page 91

• note à l’attention des utilisateurs Canadien/notice to users in Canada on page 91

• geräuschemission on page 91

• declaration of conformity (European Union) on page 91

• notice to users in Japan (VCCI-2) on page 92

• notice to users in Korea on page 92

hp psc 2300 series

HP PSC 2300 Reference Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

contents

get help

hp psc overview

features at a glance

front panel overview

menu overview

use the hp director software to do more with your hp psc

open the hp director for Windows users

open the hp director for Macintosh users

load originals and load paper

load an original

load paper

load the input tray

load envelopes

load 4 by 6 inch (10 by 15 cm) photo paper

load postcards or Hagaki cards

recommended papers

load other types of paper in the input tray

set the paper type

set the paper size

avoid jams

use a photo memory card

what is a memory card?

insert a memory card and save the files to your computer

print photos by using a proof sheet

print a proof sheet

complete the proof sheet

print photos by scanning a proof sheet

set photo print options

change photo card job menu print options

set new print photo defaults

print selected photos directly from a memory card

print individual photos

create borderless prints

print a DPOF file

use the hp photo & imaging gallery

use the copy features

overview

increase copy speed or quality

change default copy settings

copy a two-page black-and-white document

make a 4 by 6 inch (10 by 15 cm) borderless copy of a photo

make multiple copies of the same original

copy a 4 by 6 inch (10 by 15 cm) photo onto a full-size page

copy a photo several times on one page

resize an original to fit onto letter paper

copy a washed-out original

copy a document that has been faxed several times

enhance light areas of your copy

make a poster

prepare a color t-shirt transfer

stop copying

use the scan features

scan an original

send the scan to a computer connected to the hp psc

stop scanning

print from your computer

print from a software application

Windows users

Macintosh users

set print options

Windows users

Macintosh users

stop a print job

order supplies

order media

order print cartridges

maintain your hp psc

clean the glass

clean the lid backing

clean the exterior

work with print cartridges

check the ink levels

print a self-test report

handle the print cartridges

replace the print cartridges