HP PSC 2300 Reference Guide

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reference guide

hp psc 2300 series

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

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Passports

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safety information

Warning! To prevent

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

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

Warning! Potential

shock hazard

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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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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load the input tray

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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