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This guide provides details about how to use the device and to resolve problems.
Find other resources for the product
You can obtain product information and further troubleshooting resources that are not included in this guide from the following resources:
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Find the device model number
In addition to the model name that appears on the front of the device, this device has a specific model number. You can use this number to help determine which supplies or accessories are available for your product, as well as when obtaining support.
The model number is printed on a label located inside the device, near the ink cartridges area.
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Chapter 1
Accessibility
The device provides a number of features that make it accessible for people with disabilities.
Visual
The device software is accessible for users with visual impairments or low vision through the use of your operating system’s accessibility options and features. It also supports most assistive technology such as screen readers, Braille readers, and voice-to-text applications. For users who are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the software and on the control panel have simple text or icon labels that convey the appropriate action.
Mobility
For users with mobility impairments, the device software functions can be executed through keyboard commands. The software also supports Windows accessibility options such as StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys, and MouseKeys. The device doors, buttons, paper trays, and paper guides can be operated by users with limited strength and reach.
Support
For more details about the accessibility of this product and HP’s commitment to product accessibility, visit HP’s Web site at www.hp.com/accessibility.
For accessibility information for Mac OS X, visit the Apple Web site at www.apple.com/ accessibility.
Understand the device parts
Front view
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- Control panel
- Output tray
- Tray 1
- Width guides
- Top cover
- Ink cartridges
- Printhead latch
- Printhead
Control panel
For more information about interpreting control-panel lights, see Control-panel lights reference.
- Power button and light
- Resume button and light
- Cancel button
- Network button (available with some models) Wireless button (available with some models)
- Ink cartridge lights
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Back view
1 | Rear universal serial bus (USB) port |
2 | Ethernet network port |
3 | Automatic two-sided printing accessory (duplexer) (some models only) |
4 | Power input |
5 | Rear access panel |
Connection information
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Turn off the device
Turn off the HP product by pressing the Power button located on the product. Wait until the Power light turns off before unplugging the power cord or turning off a power source. If you improperly turn off the HP product, the print carriage might not return to the correct position, which might cause problems with the printhead and print quality issues.
Eco-Tips
HP is committed to helping customers reduce their environmental footprint. HP has provided the Eco-Tips below to help you focus on ways to assess and reduce the impact of your printing choices. In addition to specific features in this product, please visit the HP Eco Solutions Web site for more information on HP’s environmental initiatives.
www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/
- Duplex printing: Use Paper-saving Printing to print two-sided documents with multiple pages on the same sheet to reduce paper usage. For more information, see Print on both sides (duplexing).
- Smart Web printing: The HP Smart Web Printing interface includes a Clip Book and Edit Clips window where you can store, organize, or print clips you have gathered from the Web. For more information, see Print a Web page (Windows only).
- Energy savings information: To determine the ENERGY STAR® qualification status for this product, see Power consumption.
- Recycled materials: For more information regarding recycling of HP products, please visit: www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/
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Install the accessories
This section contains the following topics:
Install the duplexer (available on some models)
You can print on both sides of a sheet of paper automatically when the optional automatic two-sided printing accessory (duplexer) is installed. For information on using the duplexer, see Print on both sides (duplexing).
Install the duplexer
- Push the buttons on the rear access panel and remove the panel from the device.
- Slide the duplexer into the device until the unit locks into place. Do not press the buttons on either side of the duplexer when installing the unit; use them only for removing the unit from the device.
Turn on accessories
This section contains the following topics:
Activate and deactivate the duplexer on the device
When you install or remove the duplexer, you need to activate or deactivate the accessory on the device control panel.
To activate or deactivate the duplexer
- Press and hold Cancel button and Network button for five seconds. After you release the buttons, the device will print a report letting you know that the duplexer has been activated.
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To turn accessories on or off on Windows computers
- Click on the Start button on the desktop.
- Select Printers and Faxes, right-click on your device, and then select Properties.
- Click the Device Settings tab, and then click Installed or Not Installed to turn the duplexer on or off.
To turn on accessories on Macintosh computers
- From the desktop, click System Preferences under the Apple menu.
- Click Print & Fax.
- Select the device, and then click Printer Setup (Mac OS X 10.4) or Options & Supplies… (Mac OS X 10.5).
- Do one of the following:
a. Mac OS X (10.4): Select Installable Options from the drop-down menu. b. Mac OS X (10.5) Select the Driver tab.
- Select the check box next to HP Two-sided Printing Accessory (Duplexer) to turn on the duplexer. Clear the check box to turn off the duplexer.
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Use the device
This section contains the following topics:
Select print media
The device is designed to work well with most types of office media. It is best to test a variety of print media types before buying large quantities. Use HP media for optimum print quality. Visit the HP Web site at www.hp.com for more information about HP media.
HP recommends plain papers with the ColorLok logo for printing everyday documents. All papers with the ColorLok logo are independently tested to meet high standards of reliability and print quality, and produce documents with crisp, vivid color, bolder blacks & dry faster than ordinary plain papers. Look for papers with the ColorLok logo in a variety of weights and sizes from major paper manufacturers.
This section contains the following topics:
Recommended papers for printing
If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers that are specifically designed for the type of project you are printing.
Depending on your country/region, some of these papers might not be available.
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features ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks and | |
vivid colors. | |
HP Printing Paper | HP Printing Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. It produces |
documents that look and feel more substantial than documents printed | |
on standard multipurpose or copy paper. It features ColorLok | |
Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks and vivid colors. It is acid- | |
free for longer lasting documents. | |
HP Office Paper | HP Office Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. It is suitable for |
copies, drafts, memos and other everyday documents. It features | |
ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks and vivid colors. | |
It is acid-free for longer lasting documents | |
HP Office Recycled | HP Office Recycled Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper made |
Paper | with 30% recycled fiber. It features ColorLok Technology for less |
smearing, bolder blacks and vivid colors. It is acid-free for longer lasting | |
documents. | |
HP Premium Inkjet | HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film makes your color presentations |
Transparency Film | vivid and even more impressive. This film is easy to use and handle and |
dries quickly without smudging. | |
HP Advanced Photo | This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling |
Paper | without smudging. It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity. |
Your prints have a look and feel comparable to a store processed photo. | |
It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm | |
(4 x 6 inch), 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) and two finishes – glossy or soft | |
gloss (satin matte). It is acid-free for longer lasting documents. | |
HP Everyday Photo | Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using paper designed |
Paper | for casual photo printing. This affordable, photo paper dries quickly for |
easy handling. Get sharp, crisp images when you use this paper with | |
any inkjet printer. Available in semi-gloss finish in 8.5 x 11 inch, A4, 10 | |
x 15 cm,(4 x 6 inch). It is acid-free for longer lasting documents. | |
HP Iron-On Transfers | HP Iron-on Transfers (for color fabrics or for light or white fabrics) are |
the ideal solution for creating custom T-shirts from your digital photos. |
To order HP papers and other supplies, go to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. If prompted, choose your country/region, follow the prompts to select your product, and then click one of the shopping links on the page.
NOTE: At this time, some portions of the HP Web site are available in English only.
HP Photo Value Packs:
HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package Original HP ink cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to save you time and take the guesswork out of printing affordable professional photos with your HP printer. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have been designed to work together so your photos are long lasting and vivid, print after print. Great for printing out an entire vacation’s worth of photos or multiple prints to share.
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Recommended papers for photo printing
If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers that are specifically designed for the type of project you are printing.
Depending on your country/region, some of these papers might not be available.
HP Advanced Photo Paper
This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling without smudging. It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity. Your prints have a look and feel comparable to a store processed photo. It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch), 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) and two finishes – glossy or soft gloss (satin matte). It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.
HP Everyday Photo Paper
Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using paper designed for casual photo printing. This affordable, photo paper dries quickly for easy handling. Get sharp, crisp images when you use this paper with any inkjet printer. Available in semi- gloss finish in 8.5 x 11 inch, A4, 10 x 15 cm. (4 x 6 inch). It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.
HP Photo Value Packs:
HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package Original HP ink cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to save you time and take the guesswork out of printing affordable professional photos with your HP printer. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have been designed to work together so your photos are long lasting and vivid, print after print. Great for printing out an entire vacation’s worth of photos or multiple prints to share.
To order HP papers and other supplies, go to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. If prompted, choose your country/region, follow the prompts to select your product, and then click one of the shopping links on the page.
NOTE: At this time, some portions of the HP Web site are available in English only.
Tips for selecting and using print media
- Always use media that conforms to the device specifications. For more information, see Understand specifications for supported media.
- Load only one type of media at a time into a tray. If you place a special media on top of a plain media, you may end up with a paper jam or an incorrect print.
- Load media print-side down, aligned against the back of the tray. Align the media to the right side of the input tray and adjust the paper-width guide. For more information, see Load media.
- Do not overload the trays. For more information, see Understand specifications for supported media. HP recommends loading special media no higher than 3/4 full.
- To prevent jams, poor print quality, and other printing problems, avoid the following media:
- Multipart forms
- Media that is damaged, curled, or wrinkled
- Media with cutouts or perforations
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- Media that is heavily textured, embossed, or does not accept ink well
- Media that is too lightweight or stretches easily
Cards and envelopes
- Avoid envelopes that have a very slick finish, self-stick adhesives, clasps, or windows. Also avoid cards and envelopes with thick, irregular, or curled edges, or areas that are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged.
- Use tightly constructed envelopes, and make sure the folds are sharply creased.
- Load envelopes aligned according to the graphic.
Photo media
- Use the Best mode to print photographs. Note that in this mode, printing takes longer and more memory is required from your computer.
- Remove each sheet as it prints and set it aside to dry. Allowing wet media to stack up may cause smearing.
Transparencies
- Insert transparencies with the rough side down and the adhesive strip pointing towards the back of the device.
- Remove each sheet as it prints and set it aside to dry. Allowing wet media to stack up may cause smearing.
Custom-sized media
- Use only custom-sized media that is supported by the device.
- If your application supports custom-sized media, set the media size in the application before printing the document. If not, set the size in the printer driver. You might need to reformat existing documents to print them correctly on custom-sized media.
Understand specifications for supported media
Use the Understand supported sizes and Understand supported media types and weights tables to determine the correct media to use with your device and determine the features that will work with your media.
Always use the correct media-type setting in the printer driver, and configure the trays for the correct media type. HP recommends testing any paper before buying it in large quantities.
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Understand supported sizes
Media size | Input tray | Duplexer (some |
models) | ||
Standard media sizes |
U.S. Letter (216 x 279 mm; 8.5 x 11 inches)
U.S. Legal (216 x 356 mm; 8.5 x 14 inches)
A4 (210 x 297 mm; 8.3 x 11.7 inches)
U.S. Executive (184 x 267 mm; 7.25 x 10.5 inches)
B5 (JIS) (182 x 257 mm; 7.17 x 10.12 inches)
B5 (ISO) (176 x 250 mm; 6.9 x 9.8 inches)
B7 (88 x 125 mm; 3.5 x 4.9 inches)
A5 (148 x 210 mm; 5.8 x 8.3 inches)
Borderless A4 (210 x 297 mm; 8.3 x 11.7 inches)
Borderless A5 (148 x 210 mm; 5.8 x 8.3 inches)
Borderless B5 (182 x 257 mm; 7.17 x 10.12 inches)
HV (101 x 180 mm; 4.0 x 7.1 inches)
Cabinet size (120 x 165 mm; 4.7 x 6.5 inches)
13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inches)
Borderless cabinet (120 x 165 mm; 4.7 x 6.5 inches)
Borderless 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inches)
Envelopes
U.S. #10 Envelope (105 x 241 mm; 4.12 x 9.5 inches)
C6 Envelope (114 x 162 mm; 4.5 x 6.4 inches)
Japanese Envelope Chou #3 (120 x 235 mm; 4.7 x 9.3 inches)
Japanese Envelope Chou #4 (90 x 205 mm; 3.5 x 8.1 inches)
Monarch Envelope
Card Envelope (111 x 162 mm; 4.4 x 6 inches)
No. 6 3/4 Envelope (91 x 165 mm; 3.6 x 6.5 inches)
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