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11Rear USB port
12Power connection*
* Use only with the power adapter supplied by HP.
Control panel buttons
LabelIconName and Description
1On button: Turns the HP All-in-One on or off. When the HP All-
in-One is off, a minimal amount of power is still used by the
device. To completely remove power, turn the HP All-in-One
off, and then unplug the power cord.
2Quality  button: Changes the copy quality or the quality of
photos you print from a memory card. The default quality for
both plain and photo papers is two stars. However, the quality
produced varies depending on the paper type. For plain paper,
two stars represents normal quality. For photo paper, two stars
represents best quality.
3Size  button: Changes the image size to 100% ( Actual Size),
fits it to the page ( Resize to Fit), or prints borderless images
( Borderless ). The default setting is 100% for plain paper and
borderless for photo paper.
4Copies  button: Specifies the desired number of copies.
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5Cancel button: Stops a task (suc h as scanning or copying) or
resets settings (such as Quality and Copies).
6Scan  button: Starts a scan. When a memory card is inserted,
this button advances to the next photo on the memory card
when pressed.
7Start Copy Black  button: Starts a black-and-white copy. In
certain situations (for example, after clearing a paper jam), this
button resumes printing. When a memory card is inserted, this
button acts as a previous image button.
8Start Copy Color  button: Starts a color copy. In certain
situations (for example, after  clearing a paper jam), this button
resumes printing. When a memory card is inserted, this button
starts printing the image currently on the display.
Use the HP Photosmart software
The HP Photosmart Software provides a fast and easy way to make prints of your photos.
It also provides access to other basic HP imaging software features, such as saving and
viewing your photos.
For more information on using the HP Photosmart Software:
• Check the  Contents panel on the left. Look for the  HP Photosmart Software Help
contents  book at the top.
• If you do not see the  HP Photosmart Software Help contents  book at the top of
the  Contents  panel, access the software help through the HP Solution Center.
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3 Find more information
You can access a variety of resources, both printed and onscreen, that provide
information about setting up and using the HP All-in-One.
Setup Guide
The Setup Guide provides instructions for setting up the HP All-in-One and
installing software. Make sure you follow the steps in the Setup Guide in order.
If you have problems during setup, check the Setup Guide for troubleshooting
information, or see  “
Troubleshooting” on page 79  in this onscreen Help.
Basics Guide
The Basics Guide contains an overview  of the HP All-in-One, including step-
by-step instructions for basic tasks , troubleshooting tips, and technical
information.
HP Photosmart Essential animations
The HP Photosmart Essential animations are an interactive way to get a brief
overview of the software included with t he HP All-in-One. You will learn how the
software can help you create, share, organize, and print your photos.
Onscreen Help
The onscreen Help provides detailed instructions on using all features of the
HP All-in-One.
• The  How Do I?  topic provides links so you  can quickly find information on
performing common tasks.
• The  The HP All-in-One overview  topic provides general information about
the main features of the HP All-in-One.
• The  Troubleshooting  topic provides information about resolving errors
you might encounter with the HP All-in-One.
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/supportIf you have Internet access, you can get help and support from the HP Web
site. This Web site offers technical  support, drivers, supplies, and ordering
information.
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4 How do I?
This section contains links to commonly performed tasks, such as sharing and printing
photos and optimizing your print jobs.
•“
How do I make a borderless copy of a photo?” on page 56
•“
How do I print borderless photos on 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) paper?” on page 36
•“
How do I get the best print quality?” on page 32
•“
How do I print on both sides of the paper?” on page 38
•“
How do I make multiple copies of a document?” on page 56
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5 Connection information
The HP All-in-One comes equipped with a USB port so you can connect directly to a
computer using a USB cable. You can also share the device over an existing home
network.
This section contains the following topics:
•
Supported connection types
•
Use printer sharing
Supported connection types
The following table contains a list of supported connection types.
DescriptionRecommended number
of connected
computers for best
performanceSupported software
featuresSetup instructions
USB connectionOne computer connected
with a USB cable to the
rear USB 2.0 HS port on
the HP All-in-One.All features are
supported.Follow the Setup Guide
for detailed instructions.
Printer sharingFive.
The host computer must
be on at all times in order
to print from the other
computers.All features resident on
the host computer are
supported. Only printing
is supported from the
other computers.Follow the instructions
in  “Use printer sharing”
on page 15 .
Use printer sharing
If your computer is on a network, and another computer on the network has an HP All-
in-One connected to it by a USB cable, you can print to that printer using printer sharing.
The computer directly connected to  the HP All-in-One acts as the host for the printer and
has full software functiona lity. The other computer, which is referred to as a  client, has
access only to the print features. You must perform other functions, such as scanning
and copying, from the host computer or from the control panel on the HP All-in-One.
To enable printer sharing on a Windows computer
▲ Refer to the user guide that came with your computer or see the Windows onscreen
Help.
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6 Load originals and load paper
You can load many different types and sizes of paper in the HP All-in-One, including letter
or A4 paper, photo paper, transparencies, envelopes, and HP CD/DVD tattoo labels. By
default, the HP All-in-One is set to detect the size and type of paper you load in the input
tray automatically and then adjust its settings to generate the highest quality output for
that paper.
If you are using special papers, such as photo paper, transparency film, envelopes, or
labels, or if you experience poor print quality using the  Automatic setting, you can
manually set the paper size and type for print and copy jobs.
This section contains the following topics:
•
Load originals
•
Choose papers for printing and copying
•
Load paper
•
Avoid paper jams
Load originals
You can copy or scan up to letter- or A4-size originals by loading them on the glass.
To load an original on the scanner glass
1. Lift the lid on the HP All-in-One.
2. Load your original print side down on the right front corner of the glass.
TIP: For more help on loading an original, refer to the engraved guides along the
edge of the glass.
3. Close the lid.
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