HP DeskJet D4263 User Manual

							4.Raise the output tray.
5.Raise the input tray.
Print cartridges
Three print cartridges can be used with the printer.
1Black print cartridge
2Tri-color print cartridge
3Photo print cartridge
For information about using the print cartridges, see the following topics:
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Use print cartridges
•
Replace print cartridges
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							Use print cartridges
The print cartridges can be used in the following ways:
•Everyday printing: Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for everyday print jobs.
•Quality color photos: For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or
other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and install a photo print
cartridge. The photo print cartridge, in combination with the tri-color print cartridge,
provides you with virtually grain-free photos.
Replace print cartridges
When buying print cartridges, look for the print cartridge selection number.
You can find the selection number in three places:
• Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing.
1Selection number label
• Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the
reference guide that came with the printer.
• Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection
numbers, open the printer 
Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click
the Print Cartridge Information button.
If a print cartridge runs out of ink, the printer can operate in ink-backup mode. For more
information, see 
Ink-backup mode.
For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see 
Installation instructions.
Ink-backup mode
In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with only one print cartridge. The ink-backup
mode is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the print cartridge cradle.
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							NOTE:When the printer operates in ink-backup mode, a message is displayed on
screen. If the message is displayed and two print cartridges are installed in the printer,
verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from each print
cartridge. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot
detect that the print cartridge is installed.
To remove plastic tape from a print cartridge
▲Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are on the bottom and facing toward
the printer, and then carefully remove the plastic tape.
1Remove plastic tape
CAUTION:Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts.
Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections.
Do not remove the copper strips. They are required electrical contacts.
For more information about ink-backup mode, see the following topics:
•
Ink-backup mode output
•
Exit ink-backup mode
Ink-backup mode output
Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts.
Installed print cartridgeResult
Black print cartridgeColors print as grayscale.
Tri-color print cartridgeColors print but black is grayed and is not a true black.
Photo print cartridgeColors print as grayscale.
NOTE:HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode.
Exit ink-backup mode
Install two print cartridges in the printer to exit ink-backup mode.
For information about installing a print cartridge, see 
Installation instructions.
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							4 Connect the printer
•USB
USB
The printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable.
NOTE:For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable.
For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that
came with the printer.
NOTE:A USB cable might not be packaged with your printer.
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							5 Print using the Photosmart
Essential button
To quickly print photos, use the Photosmart Essential button.
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About the Photosmart Essential button
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About the HP Photosmart Software
About the Photosmart Essential button
The Photosmart Essential button is located on the front panel of the printer. When you
press the button, the HP Photosmart Software is opened on your computer.
1Photosmart Essential button
About 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,
viewing, and sharing your photos.
NOTE:If the HP Photosmart Software is not installed on your computer, a message
is displayed when you press the Photosmart Essential button. For more information,
see 
I pressed the Photosmart Essential button, but nothing happens.
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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							6 Print photos using the front USB
port
You can transfer photos from a digital camera, external card reader, or USB flash drive
to your computer, and then print them. For more information, check the following topics:
•
About the front USB port
•
Print photos from the front USB port
•
About the front USB port lights
About the front USB port
To transfer photos from a digital camera, external card reader, or USB flash drive, just
plug the camera or other device into the printers front USB port. You can then print the
photos using HP Photosmart Software.
In order to print photos from the front USB port you need a USB cable that is compatible
with your camera. HP recommends that you use a cable that is less than 3 meters long.
Print photos from the front USB port
NOTE:To print using these instructions, the HP Photosmart Software must be
installed on your computer.
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							To print from the front USB port
1.Load photo paper into the printer.
For instructions about loading photo paper, click one of the following options:
•
Print borderless photos
•
Print photos with a border
2.Connect your camera or other USB device to the front USB port using a USB cable.
The green Connection light should be illuminated. For more information, see 
About
the front USB port lights.
3.Turn on your camera or device, and then set it to transfer photos.
If you do not know how to set the camera or device to transfer photos, see the
documentation that came with the camera or device.
4.Start the HP Photosmart Software.
If you attached an HP digital camera to the front USB port, the HP Photosmart
Software starts automatically.
If you attached a non-HP digital camera or another device, press the Photosmart
Essential button on the printer.
5.Before printing photos you must transfer them to your computers hard drive. Do one
of the following:
• If the photos are displayed at the top of the HP Photosmart Software dialog box,
click Save, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
• If the photos are not displayed at the top of the HP Photosmart Software dialog
box, click Browse photos. Follow the onscreen instructions to locate the photos.
Click Save, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
After the files are transferred the HP Photosmart Software dialog box is displayed.
6.Click Print, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
For more information on using the HP Photosmart Software, see the HP Photosmart
Software Help.
About the front USB port lights
The lights on the front USB port let you know if the device is connected correctly and if
the photos are transferring.
• When the camera is connected correctly, the Connection light is illuminated. The
Connection light blinks green when photos are transferring.
• If the camera is not set to the correct mode for transferring photos, the Error light
flashes.
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							1Connection light
2Error light
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							7 Print photos
The printer software offers several features that make printing digital photos easier and
improve photo quality.
Learn how to print photos
Print a borderless photo. Print a photo with a border.
Learn how to perform other photo printing tasks
•Use the 
photo print cartridge for great colors and virtually grain-free photos.
• Improve printed colors with 
advanced color settings.
•Print an 
Exif Print-formatted photo if you have Exif Print-enabled software.
• Prevent photo paper from curling by following the 
photo paper storage and handling
guidelines.
• Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to 
save money and ink when printing photos.
• Share photos with 
friends and family.
• Learn how to create 
other photo projects.
Print borderless photos
Use borderless printing to print to the edges of certain paper types and to print on a range
of paper sizes—from 4 x 6 inch photo paper to a 210 x 594 mm (8.5 x 23.4 inch) custom
photo size.
Guidelines
• For high-quality results, use a 
photo print cartridge in combination with the tri-color
print cartridge.
• Do not print borderless photos in ink-backup mode. Always have two print cartridges
installed in the printer.
For more information, see 
Ink-backup mode.
• Open the file in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the
photo. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size that you want to use.
• For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper.
• Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. For information about preventing
photo paper from curling, see the 
photo paper storage instructions.
• Do not exceed the input tray capacity: 30 sheets of photo paper.
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							Prepare to print
1.Raise the output tray.
2.Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.
3.Verify that the photo paper is flat.
4.Place the photo paper in the right side of the input tray. The side to be printed on
should face down and the short edge should point towards the printer.
If you are using photo paper that has a tear-off tab, verify that the tab is pointing away
from the printer.
5.Push the paper into the printer until it stops.
6.Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.
1Small photos
2Large photos
7.Lower the output tray.
Print
NOTE:If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow the
instructions that are provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow these
instructions.
1.Open the photo in a software program that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart
Software.
2.Open the 
Printer Properties dialog box.
3.Click the Printing Shortcuts tab.
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