HP all-in-one overview
Many HP all-in-one functions can be accessed directly, without turning on your computer. Tasks such as making a copy, sending a fax, or printing photos from a memory card can be accomplished quickly and easily from your HP all-in-one. This chapter describes the HP all-in-one hardware features, control panel functions, and how to access the HP Image Zone software.
Note The HP Photosmart 2600 series and HP Photosmart 2700 series all-in-ones have slightly different features. Some of the features described in this guide might not apply to the model you purchased.
Tip You can do more with your HP all-in-one by using the HP Image Zone software installed on your computer. The software includes enhanced copy, fax, scan, and photo functionality, as well as troubleshooting tips and product-specific help. For more information, see the onscreen HP Image Zone Help and Use the HP Image Zone to do more with your HP all-in-one.
The HP all-in-one at a glance
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Label Description
Lid- Color graphics display
- Control panel
Lid- Memory card slots and PictBridge camera port
- Print cartridge access door
- Input tray
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Label Description
Paper-length guide- Output tray
Paper-length guide- 802.11b and g wireless radio on indicator (HP Photosmart 2700 series all-in-one only)
- Paper-width guide
- Glass
- Ethernet port and Ethernet indicator lights
- Rear USB port
- Power connection
- Fax ports (1-LINE and 2-EXT)
- Rear clean-out door
Note The wireless radio on the HP Photosmart 2700 series all-in-one is on by default. The blue (wireless radio) light reflects the status of the wireless radio, and therefore remains on while the radio is on. If you connect your HP all-in-one using a USB or Ethernet cable, turn the wireless radio off. For information on turning off the wireless radio and the blue light, see the Network Guide that came with your HP all-in-one.
Control panel overview
This section describes the functions of the control panel buttons, lights, and keypad, as well as the color graphics display icons and screen saver.
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Control panel features
Label 
Name and Description
- Color graphics display: View menus, photos, and messages. The color graphics display can be pulled up and angled for better viewing.
- Cancel: Stop a job, exit a menu, or exit settings.
- Scan: Select the scan function. When the button is lit, the scan function is selected.
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Label Name and Description
- Right arrow: Increase values, or go forward when viewing photos on the color graphics display.
- Photo: Select the photo function. When the button is lit, the photo function is selected. Use this button to print photos from a memory card or to save photos to your computer.
- Down arrow: Navigate down through menu options.
- Proof Sheet: Print a proof sheet when a memory card has been inserted in a memory card slot. A proof sheet shows thumbnail views of all the photos on the memory card. You can select photos on the proof sheet, then print those photos by scanning the proof sheet.
- Rotate: Rotate the currently displayed photo on the color graphics display 90 degrees. Subsequent presses continue to rotate the photo 90 degrees. Note Rotate only affects printing in album mode.
- Keypad: Enter fax numbers, values, or text.
- Start Black, Start Color: Start a black or color copy, scan, fax, or memory card job.
- Zoom: Enlarge the image on the color graphics display. You can also use this button to adjust the crop box when printing.
- HP Instant Share: Access the HP Instant Share features.
- Fax: Select the fax function. When the button is lit, the fax function is selected.
- OK: Select a menu, setting, or value displayed on the color graphics display.
- Left arrow: Decrease values, or go back when viewing photos on the color graphics display.
- Up arrow: Navigate up through menu options.
- Copy: Select the copy function. When the button is lit, the copy function is selected. The button is lit by default.
- On: Turn the HP all-in-one on or off. When the HP all-in-one 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 all-in-one.
- Setup: Access the menu system for reports, fax settings, and maintenance, as well as product-launched Help.
Color graphics display icons
The following icons appear at the bottom of the color graphics display to provide important information about your HP all-in-one. Some of the icons appear only if your HP all-in-one has wireless network capability.
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Icon Purpose
Shows that a print cartridge is nearly empty. The color on the bottom of the icon corresponds to the color on the top of the print cartridge. For example, the green icon represents the cartridge that has green on top, which is the tri-color print cartridge.
Shows the ink level of the print cartridge represented by the color of the icon. This example shows the gray photo print cartridge.
Left: shows that there is a wired connection.
Right: shows that there is no wired connection.
Shows that the HP all-in-one has wireless networking capability, but there is currently no wireless network connection. This is for infrastructure mode only. (HP Photosmart 2700 series all-in-one only)
Shows that there is an ad hoc wireless network connection.
(HP Photosmart 2700 series all-in-one only)
Shows the signal strength of the wireless network connection. This is for infrastructure mode only. (HP Photosmart 2700 series all-in-one only)
Shows that an HP Instant Share message has been received.
Shows that HP Instant Share is set up, but polling is turned off.
Shows that a Bluetooth adapter is installed, and there is a connection.
Color graphics display screen saver
In order to prolong the life of the color graphics display, the display dims after two minutes of inactivity. After eight more minutes of inactivity (a total of ten minutes), the display goes into Screen Saver mode. After 60 minutes of inactivity, the color graphics display goes into Sleep State and the screen shuts off completely. The display turns back on when you perform an operation, such as pressing a control panel button, lifting the lid, inserting a memory card, accessing the HP all-in-one from a connected computer, or connecting a device to the front camera port.
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Menu Overview
The following tables provide a quick reference to top-level menus that appear on the HP all-in-one color graphics display.
Copy Menu
Copy Menu
- Number of Copies
- Reduce/Enlarge
- Tray Select
- Paper Size
- Paper Type
- Copy Quality
- Lighter/Darker
- Enhancements
- Color Intensity
0. Set New Defaults
Scan To menu
The Scan To menu lists scan destinations, including applications installed on your computer. Therefore, your Scan To menu might list scan destinations different than the ones shown here.
Scan To (USB – Windows)
- HP Image Zone
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Photoshop
- HP Instant Share
- Memory Card
Scan To (USB – Macintosh)
- JPEG to HP Gallery
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- HP Instant Share
- Memory Card
Scan Menu
When the HP all-in-one is connected to a network with one or more computers, the Scan Menu allows you to select a connected computer before displaying some options.
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Scan Menu (networked)
- Select Computer
- HP Instant Share
- Memory Card
Photo Menu
When the HP all-in-one is connected to one or more computers on a network, the Photo Menu shows a different set of options than when it is connected to a computer via a USB cable.
Photo Menu
- Print Options
- Edit
- Transfer to Computer
- Slideshow
- HP Instant Share
Fax Menu
Fax Menu
- Resolution
- Lighter/Darker
- Set New Defaults
Proof Sheet Menu
Proof Sheet Menu
- Print Proof Sheet
- Scan Proof Sheet
HP Instant Share menu
HP Instant Share
- Send
- Receive
- HP Instant Share Options
Setup Menu
The Help Menu selection on the Setup Menu allows you to quickly find help on some key topics. Most of the information is presented on a connected Windows PC or
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Macintosh computer screen. However, information about the color graphics display icons is presented on the color graphics display.
Setup Menu
- Help Menu
- Print Report
- Speed Dial Setup
- Basic Fax Setup
- Advanced Fax Setup
- Tools
- Preferences
- Network
- HP Instant Share
0. Bluetooth
Use the HP Image Zone to do more with your HP all-in-one
The HP Image Zone software is installed on your computer when you set up your
HP all-in-one. For further information, see the Setup Guide that came with your device.
Access to the HP Image Zone software differs by operating system (OS). For example, if you have a PC and are running Windows, the HP Image Zone software entry point is the HP Director. If you have a Macintosh and are running OS X V10.1.5 or later, the HP Image Zone software entry point is the HP Image Zone window. Regardless, the entry point serves as the launching pad for the HP Image Zone software and services.
You can quickly and easily expand the functionality of your HP all-in-one by using the HP Image Zone software. Look for boxes like this throughout the guide that provide topic-specific tips and helpful information for your projects.
Access the HP Image Zone software (Windows)
Open the HP Director from the desktop icon, system tray icon, or from the Start menu.
The HP Image Zone software features appear in the HP Director.
To open the HP Director
- Do one of the following:
– On the Windows desktop, double-click the HP Director icon.
– In the system tray at the far right of the Windows taskbar, double-click the Hewlett-Packard Digital Imaging Monitor icon.
– On the taskbar, click Start, point to Programs or All Programs, select HP, and then click HP Director.
- In the Select Device box, click to see a list of installed devices.
- Select the HP all-in-one.
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Note The icons in the HP Director graphic below might appear differently on your computer. The HP Director is customized to display icons associated with the device that is selected. If the selected device is not equipped with a particular feature or function, then the icon for that feature or function does not display in the HP Director.
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 Image Zone software; then reinstall the software. For more information, see the Setup Guide that came with your HP all-in-one.
Button Name and Purpose
Scan Picture: Scans a photo, picture, or drawing and displays it in the HP Image Zone.
Scan Document: Scans a document that contains text or both text and graphics, and displays it in your selected program.
Make Copies: Displays the Copy dialog box for the selected device, from which you can make a printed copy of your image or document. You can select the copy quality, number of copies, color, and size.
HP Image Zone: Displays the HP Image Zone, where you can:
- View and edit images
- Print photos in multiple sizes
- Make and print a photo album, postcard, or flyer
- Make a multimedia CD
- Share images through e-mail or a website
Transfer Images: Displays the HP Image Transfer software, which allows you to transfer images from the HP all-in-one, and save them on your computer.
Note For information on additional features and menu items such as Software Update, Creative Ideas, and HP Shopping, see the onscreen HP Image Zone Help.
Menu and list items are also available to help you select the device you want to use, check its status, adjust a variety of software settings, and access the onscreen help. The following table explains these items.
| Feature | Purpose |
| Help | Use this feature to access the HP Image Zone Help, which provides software |
| help and troubleshooting information for your HP all-in-one. | |
| Select Device | Use this feature to select the device you want to use from the list of installed |
| devices. |
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| Settings | Use this feature to view or change various settings for your HP all-in-one, such |
| as print, scan, or copy. | |
| Status | Use this feature to display the current status of your HP all-in-one. |
Open the HP Image Zone software (Macintosh OS X v10.1.5or later)
Note Macintosh OS X v10.2.1 and v10.2.2 are not supported.
When you install the HP Image Zone software, the HP Image Zone icon is placed in the Dock.
Note If you install more than one HP all-in-one, an HP Image Zone icon for each device is displayed in the Dock. For example, if you have an HP scanner and an HP all-in-one installed, two HP Image Zone 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 all-in-ones) only one HP Image Zone icon is displayed in the Dock to represent all devices of that kind.
You can access the HP Image Zone software in one of two ways:
- Through the HP Image Zone window
- Through the HP Image Zone Dock menu
Open the HP Image Zone window
Select the HP Image Zone icon to open the HP Image Zone window. The HP Image Zone window has two main elements:
- The display area for the Products/Services tabs
– The Products tab gives you access to many of the features of your HP imaging products, such as an installed products pop-up menu and a list of tasks available for the current product. The list may include tasks such as copy, scan, fax, or transfer images. Clicking on a task opens an application to assist you with that task.
– The Services tab gives you access to digital imaging applications that can help you view, edit, manage, and share you images.
- The Search HP Image Zone Help text entry field
The Search HP Image Zone Help text entry field lets you search HP Image Zone Help for keywords or phrases.
To open the HP Image Zone window
- Click the HP Image Zone icon in the Dock. The HP Image Zone window appears.
The HP Image Zone window displays only the HP Image Zone features that are appropriate for the selected device.
Note The icons in the table below might appear differently on your computer. The HP Image Zone window is customized to display feature icons associated with the device that is selected. If the selected device is not equipped with a particular feature or function, then that feature or function does not display in the HP Image Zone window.
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Products
Icon Feature and Purpose
Unload Images: Use this feature to transfer images from a memory card to your computer.
Scan Picture: Use this feature to scan an image and display it in the HP Gallery.
Scan to OCR: Use this feature to scan text and display it in the selected destination text editing software program.
Note Availability of this feature varies by country/region.
Make Copies: Use this feature to make a copy in black and white or color.
Services
Icon Feature and Purpose
HP Gallery: Use this feature to display the HP Gallery to view and edit images.
HP Image Print: Use this feature to print images from an album using one of several templates available.
HP Instant Share: Use this feature to open the HP Instant Share client application software. From the client application software you can share photos with family and friends using HP Instant Share E-mail or upload photos to an online photo album or online photo finishing service.
In addition to the feature icons, several menu and list items allow you to select the device you want to use, adjust a variety of software settings, and access the onscreen help. The following table explains these items.
| Feature | Purpose |
| Select Device | Use this feature to select the device you want to use from a list of installed |
| devices. | |
| Settings | Use this feature to view or change various settings for your HP all-in-one, such |
| as print, scan, or copy. |
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Feature 
Purpose
Search HP Use this feature to search the HP Image Zone Help, which provides software Image Zone help and troubleshooting information for your HP all-in-one.
Help
Display the HP Image Zone Dock menu
The HP Image Zone Dock menu provides a shortcut to HP Image Zone services. The Dock menu automatically contains all of the applications available in the HP Image Zone window Services tab list. You can also set HP Image Zone preferences to add other items to the menu, such as tasks from the Products tab list or HP Image Zone Help.
To display the HP Image Zone Dock menu
- Do one of the following:
– Set either HP Gallery or iPhoto as your preferred photo manager.
– Set additional options associated with your preferred photo manager.
– Customize the list of items displayed in the HP Image Zone Dock menu.
Access the HP Image Zone software (Macintosh OS earlier than X v10.1.5)
Note Macintosh OS 9 v9.1.5 and later and v9.2.6 and later are supported. Macintosh OS X v10.0 and v10.0.4 are not supported.
The HP Director is the entry point to the HP Image Zone software. Depending on the capabilities of your HP all-in-one, the HP Director lets you initiate device functions such as scanning, copying, faxing, or unloading images from a digital camera or memory card. You can also use the HP Director to open the HP Gallery to view, modify, and manage the images on your computer.
Use one of the following methods to open the HP Director. The methods are Macintosh OS specific..
- Macintosh OS X: The HP Director opens automatically during HP Image Zone software installation, and an HP Director icon is created in the Dock for your device. To display the HP Director menu:
In the Dock, click the HP Director icon for your device.
The HP Director menu appears.
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Note If you install several HP devices of different kinds (for example, an HP all-in-one, a camera, and an HP scanner), an HP Director icon for each kind of device is displayed in the Dock. However, if you install two of the same kind of device (for example, you may have a laptop that you connect to two different HP all-in-one devices — one at work and one at home) only one HP Director icon is displayed in the Dock to represent all devices of that kind.
- Macintosh OS 9: The HP Director is a standalone application that must be opened before its features can be accessed. Use one of the following methods to open the HP Director:
– Double-click the HP Director alias on the desktop.
– Double-click the HP Director alias in the Applications:Hewlett-Packard:HP Photo and Imaging Software folder.
The HP Director displays only the task buttons that pertain to the selected device.
Note The icons in the table below might appear differently on your computer. The HP Director menu is customized to display feature icons associated with the device that is selected. If the selected device is not equipped with a particular feature or function, then the icon for that feature or function does not display.
Device Tasks
Icon Purpose
Unload Images: Use this feature to transfer images from a memory card to your computer.
Note Macintosh OS 9: Image transfer from a memory card to your computer is not supported over a network.
Scan Picture: Use this feature to scan an image and display it in the HP Gallery.
Scan Document: Use this feature to scan text and display it in the selected destination text editing software program.
Note Availability of this feature varies by country/region.
Make Copies: Use this feature to make a copy in black and white or color.
Manage and Share
Icon Purpose
HP Gallery: Use this feature to display the HP Gallery to view and edit images.
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In addition to the HP Gallery feature, several menu items without icons allow you to select other applications on your computer, change feature settings on your HP all-in-one, and access the onscreen help. The following table explains these items.
| Manage and Share | |
| Feature | Purpose |
| More Applications | Use this feature to select other applications on your computer. |
| HP on the Web | Use this feature to select an HP website. |
| HP Help | Use this feature to select a source for help with your HP all-in-one. |
| Settings | Use this feature to view or change various settings for your HP all-in-one, |
| such as print, scan, or copy. |
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Find more information
A variety of resources, both printed and onscreen, provide information about setting up and using your HP all-in-one.
Setup Guide
The Setup Guide provides instructions for setting up your HP all-in-one and installing software. Make sure you follow the steps in order.
If you have problems during setup, see Troubleshooting in the last section of the Setup Guide, or the Troubleshooting chapter in this guide.
HP Image Zone Tour
The HP Image Zone Tour is a fun, interactive way to get a brief overview of the software included with your HP all-in-one. You’ll learn how HP Image Zone can help you edit, organize, and print your photos.
HP Director
The HP Director provides easy access to the software applications, default settings, status, and onscreen Help for your HP device. To start the HP Director, double-click the HP Director icon from your desktop.
HP Image Zone Help
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The HP Image Zone Help provides detailed information on using the software for your HP all-in-one.
- The Get step-by-step instructions topic provides information on using the HP Image Zone software with HP devices.
- The Explore what you can do topic provides more information about the practical and creative things you can do with the HP Image Zone software and your HP devices.
- If you need further assistance or want to check for HP software updates, see the Troubleshooting and support topic.
Onscreen help from your device
Onscreen help is available from your device and contains additional information on select topics. Access the onscreen help from the control panel. From the Setup menu, highlight the Help menu item and press OK.
| Readme | |
| The Readme file contains the most recent information | |
| which might not be found in other publications. | |
| Install the software to access the Readme file. | |
| www.hp.com/support | If you have Internet access, you can get help and support |
| from the HP website. This website offers technical | |
| support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information. |
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