HP Deskjet D4360 User Manual
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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: • Use print cartridges • Replace print cartridges Chapter 3 18 Get started Get started
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. 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 carriage. Ink-backup mode 19 Get started
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 Install print cartridges. Chapter 3 20 Get started Get started
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. Connect the printer 21 Connect the printer
5 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, to your computer, 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 transfer photos from your digital camera to the computer for printing, using 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. 22 Print photos using the front USB port Print photos using the front USB port
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.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, start the HP Photosmart Software manually. For more information, see HP Photosmart Software Help. 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. About the front USB port lights 23 Print photos using the front USB port
1Connection light 2Error light Chapter 5 24 Print photos using the front USB port Print photos using the front USB port
6 Print photos The printer software offers several features that make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality. Learn how to print photos Print borderless photos.Print photos with a border. Learn how to perform other photo printing tasks • Use the photo print cartridge for great colors and virtually grain-free photos. For more information, see Photo print cartridge. • Improve printed colors in your photos. For more information, see Advanced color settings. • Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you have Exif Print-enabled software. For more information, see Exif Print. • Prevent photo paper from curling for great photos everytime. For more information on storing photo paper, see Store and handle photo paper. • Save more by using HP Everyday Photo Paper. For more information, see Save money and ink when printing photos. • Show your photos to friends and family. For more information, see Share photos with friends and family. • Learn how to create a variety of photo projects. For more information, see 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 11 inch) custom photo size. NOTE:If you are using the product with a Windows 2000 computer, some features may not be available. For more information, see Notice to Windows 2000 users. 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. Print photos 25 Print photos
• 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. 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. 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. Chapter 6 26 Print photos Print photos
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. 4.In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-Borderless, and then select the following options: •Print Quality: Normal or Best NOTE:For maximum dpi quality, go to the Advanced tab, and then select Enabled from the Maximum dpi drop-down list. For more information, see Maximum dpi. •Paper Type: An appropriate photo paper type •Paper Size: An appropriate borderless photo paper size •Orientation: Portrait or Landscape 5.If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies settings. For more information, see HP Real Life Technologies photo fix. 6.Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. Use the Whats This? help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box. For more information, see Whats This? help. Print photos with a border NOTE:If you are using the product with a Windows 2000 computer, some features may not be available. For more information, see Notice to Windows 2000 users. Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri-color print cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. • Open the file in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and assign the photo size. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size on which you want to print the photo. • 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. 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. Print photos with a border 27 Print photos