HP Deskjet D4363 User Manual

							HP Deskjet D4300 series
Windows Help
 
						

							HP Deskjet D4300 Printer series
HP Photosmart Software Help
 
						

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Accessibility
Your HP printer provides a number of
features that make it accessible for
people with disabilities.
Visual
The printer software is accessible for
users with visual impairments or low
vision through the use of Windows
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 HP printer have simple text
or icon labels that convey the
appropriate action.
Mobility
For users with mobility impairments, the
printer software functions can be
executed through keyboard
commands. The software also supports
Windows accessibility options such as
StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys,
and MouseKeys. The printer 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 HPs commitment toproduct accessibility, visit HPs Web
site at: 
www.hp.com/accessibility.
 
						

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1Welcome....................................................................................................................................6
2 Special features........................................................................................................................8
3 Get started
The printer at a glance................................................................................................................9
Buttons and lights.....................................................................................................................10
Power button and light........................................................................................................11
Cancel button.....................................................................................................................11
Resume button and light.....................................................................................................12
Print Cartridge Status lights................................................................................................12
Front USB port lights..........................................................................................................14
Paper trays...............................................................................................................................14
Unfold the paper trays........................................................................................................15
Input tray.............................................................................................................................16
Paper guide........................................................................................................................16
Output tray..........................................................................................................................16
Fold the paper trays............................................................................................................17
Print cartridges..........................................................................................................................18
Use print cartridges.............................................................................................................19
Replace print cartridges......................................................................................................19
Ink-backup mode......................................................................................................................19
Ink-backup mode output.....................................................................................................20
Exit ink-backup mode.........................................................................................................20
4 Connect the printer
USB..........................................................................................................................................21
5 Print photos using the front USB port
About the front USB port..........................................................................................................22
Print photos from the front USB port........................................................................................22
About the front USB port lights.................................................................................................23
6 Print photos
Print borderless photos.............................................................................................................25
Print photos with a border.........................................................................................................27
HP Real Life Technologies photo fix........................................................................................29
Photo print cartridge.................................................................................................................30
Advanced color settings...........................................................................................................30
Exif Print...................................................................................................................................31
Store and handle photo paper..................................................................................................31
Save money and ink when printing photos...............................................................................32
Share photos with friends and family........................................................................................32
Other photo projects.................................................................................................................32
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							7 Print other documents
Print e-mail................................................................................................................................34
Print documents........................................................................................................................35
Print letters................................................................................................................................36
Print envelopes.........................................................................................................................37
Print postcards..........................................................................................................................38
Print hagaki cards ....................................................................................................................39
Print index cards and other small media..................................................................................40
Print labels................................................................................................................................41
Print transparencies..................................................................................................................42
Print brochures.........................................................................................................................43
Print greeting cards..................................................................................................................44
Print booklets............................................................................................................................44
Print posters..............................................................................................................................46
Print iron-on transfers...............................................................................................................47
8 Printing tips
Print a test page.......................................................................................................................49
Printing shortcuts......................................................................................................................49
Create printing shortcuts....................................................................................................50
Delete printing shortcuts.....................................................................................................50
Fast/Economical printing..........................................................................................................51
General Everyday printing........................................................................................................51
Presentation printing.................................................................................................................51
Select a paper type...................................................................................................................51
Select a specific paper type................................................................................................51
Change the print speed or quality.............................................................................................52
View the print resolution...........................................................................................................52
Maximum dpi............................................................................................................................52
Print in grayscale......................................................................................................................53
Set the page order....................................................................................................................53
Set a custom paper size...........................................................................................................54
Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper........................................................................55
Resize a document ..................................................................................................................55
Print preview.............................................................................................................................56
Two-sided printing....................................................................................................................56
Bound two-sided documents....................................................................................................57
Print a Web page......................................................................................................................58
9 Printer software
Make the HP Deskjet the default printer...................................................................................60
Set default print settings...........................................................................................................60
Printer Properties dialog box....................................................................................................61
Whats This? help.....................................................................................................................62
Download printer software updates..........................................................................................62
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							10 Maintenance
Install print cartridges...............................................................................................................63
Choose the right print cartridges........................................................................................63
Selection numbers..............................................................................................................64
Printing with one print cartridge..........................................................................................64
Installation instructions.......................................................................................................64
Align print cartridges.................................................................................................................66
Automatically clean print cartridges..........................................................................................66
Calibrate print quality................................................................................................................67
View estimated ink levels.........................................................................................................67
Maintain the printer body..........................................................................................................68
Remove ink from your skin and clothing...................................................................................68
Manually clean print cartridges.................................................................................................68
Maintain print cartridges...........................................................................................................69
Print cartridge storage and handling...................................................................................70
Print cartridge protector......................................................................................................70
Printer Toolbox.........................................................................................................................71
11 Shop for ink supplies ............................................................................................................72
12 Troubleshooting
Error messages........................................................................................................................73
Print cartridge error messages...........................................................................................73
Incorrect print cartridge or print cartridge missing........................................................73
Print cartridge problem message..................................................................................74
Print cartridge carriage is stuck....................................................................................74
Paper Mismatch or Paper Size message......................................................................76
Out of paper........................................................................................................................77
There was an error writing to USB port..............................................................................77
Two-way communication cannot be established or Printer not responding.......................77
Installation problems.................................................................................................................77
Printer lights are on or flashing.................................................................................................80
Power light is flashing ........................................................................................................80
Resume light is flashing......................................................................................................81
Both Power and Resume lights are flashing.......................................................................81
Print Cartridge Status lights are on or flashing...................................................................82
Front USB port lights are flashing.......................................................................................83
Printer does not print................................................................................................................83
Verify the following.............................................................................................................83
Check the printer lights.......................................................................................................83
Unable to print....................................................................................................................83
If the printer still does not print...........................................................................................89
Document prints slowly.............................................................................................................89
Print cartridge problems...........................................................................................................90
Resolving print cartridge error messages...........................................................................90
Print cartridge carriage is stalled........................................................................................93
Paper problems........................................................................................................................96
Paper jam...........................................................................................................................96
Out of paper........................................................................................................................98
Printer prints on multiple sheets at once..........................................................................102 Contents
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							Photos do not print correctly...................................................................................................102
Check the paper tray........................................................................................................102
Check the printer properties.............................................................................................103
Part of the photo is faded.................................................................................................103
Fading occurs on the edges of a photo......................................................................103
Fading occurs near the edges of a photo...................................................................104
Problems with borderless documents.....................................................................................104
Borderless printing guidelines..........................................................................................104
Part of the photo is faded.................................................................................................105
Fading occurs on the edges of a photo......................................................................105
Fading occurs near the edges of a photo...................................................................106
Photo has an unwanted border........................................................................................106
For most paper types..................................................................................................106
For photo paper with a tear-off tab.............................................................................107
Print quality is poor.................................................................................................................108
Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors..............................................................................108
Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely................................................................111
The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of a borderless
print...................................................................................................................................112
Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines.........................................................................113
Printouts are faded or have dull colors.............................................................................115
Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy..........................................................................................116
Printouts are slanted or skewed.......................................................................................117
Ink streaks on the back of the paper................................................................................117
Document is misprinted..........................................................................................................119
Front USB port problems........................................................................................................120
If you continue to have problems............................................................................................121
A HP support
Ink cartridge warranty information..........................................................................................122
Support process.....................................................................................................................122
HP support by phone..............................................................................................................122
Phone support period.......................................................................................................123
Placing a call....................................................................................................................123
After the phone support period.........................................................................................123
B Technical information
Printer specifications..............................................................................................................124
Notice to Windows 2000 users...............................................................................................124
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							Environmental product stewardship program.........................................................................124
Paper use.........................................................................................................................125
Plastics.............................................................................................................................125
Material safety data sheets...............................................................................................125
Recycling program............................................................................................................125
HP inkjet supplies recycling program...............................................................................125
Energy Star® notice.........................................................................................................125
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European
Union................................................................................................................................127
Regulatory notices..................................................................................................................127
FCC statement..................................................................................................................128
Notice to users in Korea...................................................................................................128
VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan................................................129
Notice to users in Japan about the power cord................................................................129
Toxic and hazardous substance table..............................................................................129
HP Deskjet D4300 Printer series declaration of conformity..............................................130
Index............................................................................................................................................131 Contents
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							1 Welcome
Welcome to the HP Deskjet D4300 Printer series Help. This guide primarily explains how
to use your computer and the printer together. For more information on transferring
photos from digital cameras and other USB devices to your computer using the printer,
see the following table and select an appropriate topic. You can also use the table of
contents pane on the left to locate information.
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.
NOTE:For information about installing the software, see the Setup Guide that came
with the printer.
SectionDescription
Special featuresLearn about some of the printers special features.
Get startedLearn how to operate the printer and use and replace the print
cartridges.
USBLearn how to connect the printer to your computer.
Print photos using the frontUSB portLearn how to use the front USB port on the printer to transfer and
print photos from a digital camera.
Print photosLearn how to print photos, adjust the appearance of photos
before you print, install a photo print cartridge, store and handle
photo paper, and share photos with friends and family.
Print other documentsLearn how to print a variety of documents, including e-mail,
greeting cards, envelopes, labels, posters, booklets,
transparencies, and iron-on media.
Printing tipsLearn how to use printing shortcuts, select a paper type, change
the print resolution, set the page order, print multiple pages on
a single sheet, preview a document, and use two-sided printing.
Printer softwareLearn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set default
print settings, and download printer software updates.
MaintenanceLearn how to install and care for print cartridges, view how much
ink is left in a print cartridge, print a test page, and remove ink
stains.
HP supportFind out how to contact HP support.
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Welcome
 
						

							SectionDescription
TroubleshootingFind a solution to a hardware or software problem.
Shop for ink suppliesLearn how to order supplies for the printer.
Printer specificationsLearn about the paper capacity, requirements, and other
specifications for the printer.
HP inkjet supplies recyclingprogramFind out how to recycle print cartridges.
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Welcome 7
Welcome