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Recommended papers for printing” on page 21
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Load media” on page 23
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View the print resolution” on page 19
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Use printing shortcuts” on page 19
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Set the default print settings” on page 20
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Stop the current job” on page 55
Print using the maximum dpi
Use maximum dpi mode to print high-quality, sharp images.
To get the most benefit from maximum dpi mode, use it to print high-quality images such
as digital photographs. When you select the maximum dpi setting, the printer software
displays the optimized dots per inch (dpi) that the HP All-in-One printer will print. Printing
in maximum dpi is supported on the following paper-types only:
• HP Premium Plus Photo Paper
• HP Premium Photo Paper
• HP Advanced Photo Paper
• Photo Hagaki
Printing in maximum dpi takes longer than printing with other settings and requires a large
amount of disk space.
To print in Maximum dpi mode
1. Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray.
2. On the  File menu in your software application, click  Print.
3. Make sure the product is  the selected printer.
4. Click the button that opens the  Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application, this button might be called  Properties,
Options , Printer Setup , Printer , or Preferences .
5. Click the  Advanced  tab.
6. In the  Printer Features  area, select Enabled from the  Maximum dpi  drop-down list.
7. Click the  Features  tab.
8. In the  Paper Type  drop-down list, click  More, and then select the appropriate paper
type.
9. In the  Print Quality  drop-down list, click  Maximum dpi.
NOTE:To view the maximum dpi that the product will print, click  Resolution.
10.Select any other print settings that you want, and then click  OK.
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View the print resolution” on page 19
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View the print resolution
The printer software displays the print resolution in dots per inch (dpi). The dpi varies
according to the paper type and print quality that you select in the printer software.
To view the print resolution
1.Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray.
2. On the  File menu in your software application, click  Print.
3. Make sure the product is  the selected printer.
4. Click the button that opens the  Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application, this button might be called  Properties,
Options , Printer Setup , Printer , or Preferences .
5. Click the  Features  tab.
6. In the  Print Quality  drop-down list, select the appropriate print quality setting for your
project.
7. In the  Paper Type  drop-down list, select the type of paper that you have loaded.
8. Click the  Resolution  button to view the print resolution dpi.
Use printing shortcuts
Use printing shortcuts to print with print settings that you use often. The printer software
has several specially designed printing shortcuts that are available in the Printing
Shortcuts list.
NOTE:When you select a printing shortcut the appropriate printing options are
automatically displayed. You can leave them as is, change them, or create your own
shortcuts for commonly used tasks.
Use the Printing Shortcuts ta b for the following print tasks:
• General Everyday Printing : Print documents quickly.
• Paper-saving  Printing: Print two-sided documents with mutliple pages on same
sheet to reduce paper usage.
• Photo Printing–With White Borders : Print a photo with a white border around the
edges.
• Fast/Economical Printing : Produce draft-quality printouts quickly.
• Presentation Printing : Print high-quality documents, including letters and
transparencies.
To create a pr inting shortcut
1. On the  File menu in your software application, click  Print.
2. Make sure the product is  the selected printer.
3. Click the button that opens the  Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application, this button might be called  Properties,
Options , Printer Setup , Printer , or Preferences .
4. Click the  Printing Shortcuts  tab.
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5.In the  Printing Shortcuts  list, click a printing shortcut.
The print settings for the selected printing shortcut are displayed.
6. Change the print settings to those you want in the new printing shortcut.
7. Click  Save as  and type a name for the new printing shortcut, and then click  Save.
The printing shortcut is added to the list.
To delete a printing shortcut
1. On the  File menu in your software application, click  Print.
2. Make sure the product is  the selected printer.
3. Click the button that opens the  Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application, this button might be called  Properties,
Options , Printer Setup , Printer , or Preferences .
4. Click the  Printing Shortcuts  tab.
5. In the  Printing Shortcuts  list, click the printing shortc ut that you want to delete.
6. Click  Delete .
The printing shortcut is removed from the list.
NOTE: Only the shortcuts that you have created can be deleted. The original HP
shortcuts cannot be deleted.
Set the default print settings
If there are settings that you frequently use for printing, you might want to make them the
default print settings so they are already set when you open the  Print dialog box from
within your software application.
To change the default print settings
1. In the HP Solution Center, click  Settings, point to  Print Settings , and then click
Printer Settings .
2. Make changes to the pr int settings, and click OK.
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4 Paper basics
You can load many different types and sizes of paper in the HP All-in-One, including letter
or A4 paper, photo paper, transparencies, and envelopes.
This section contains the following topics:
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Load media” on page 23
Recommended papers for printing
If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers that are specifically
designed for the type of project you are printing.
Depending on your country/region, some of these papers might not be available.
HP Advanced Photo Paper
This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling without smudging.
It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity. Your prints have a look and feel
comparable to a store-processed photo. It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5
x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 in ch) (with or without tabs), 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch), and two
finishes - glossy or soft glo ss (satin matte). It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.
HP Everyday Photo Paper
Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using paper designed for casual photo
printing. This affordable, photo paper dries quickly for easy handling. Get sharp, crisp
images when you use this paper with any inkjet printer. It is available in semi-gloss finish
in several sizes,  including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, and 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with or without
tabs). For longer-lasting photos, it is acid-free.
HP Brochure Paper or HP Superior Inkjet Paper
These papers are glo ssy-coated or matte-coated on both  sides for two-sided use. They
are the perfect choice for near-photographi c reproductions and business graphics for
report covers, special presentations, brochures, mailers, and calendars.
HP Premium Presentation Paper or HP Professional Paper
These papers are heavy two-sided matte papers perfect for presentation, proposals,
reports, and newsletters. They are heavyweight for an impressive look and feel.
HP Bright White Inkjet Paper
HP Bright White Inkjet Paper delivers high-c ontrast colors and sharp text. It is opaque
enough for two-sided color usage with no show-through, which makes it ideal for
newsletters, reports, and flyers. It features ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder
blacks, and vivid colors.
HP Printing Paper
HP Printing Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. It produces documents that look
and feel more substantial than documents printed on standard multipurpose or copy
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paper. It features ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bo lder blacks, and vivid colors.
It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.
HP Office Paper
HP Office Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. It is suitable for copies, drafts,
memos, and other everyday documents. It features ColorLok Technology for less
smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors. It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.
HP Iron-On Transfers
HP Iron-on Transfers (for color fabrics or for light or white fabrics) are the ideal solution
for creating custom T-shirts from your digital photos.
HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film
HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film make your color presentations vivid and even more
impressive. This film is easy to use and handle and dries quickly without smudging.
HP Photo Value Pack
HP Photo Value Packs convenie ntly package original HP cartridges and HP Advanced
Photo Paper to save you time and take the guesswork out of printing affordable
professional photos with your HP All-in-One. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo
Paper have been designed to work together so your photos are long lasting and vivid,
print after print. Great for printing out an entire vacation’s worth of photos or multiple prints
to share.
ColorLok
HP recommends plain papers with the ColorLok logo for printing and copying of everyday
documents. All papers with the ColorLok logo are independently tested to meet high
standards of reliability and print quality, and produce documents with crisp, vivid color,
bolder blacks, and dry faster  than ordinary plain papers. Look for papers with the ColorLok
logo in a variety of weights and sizes from major paper manufacturers.
NOTE: At this time, some portions of the HP Web site are available in English only.
To order HP papers and other supplies, go to www.hp.com/buy/supplies . If prompted,
choose your country/region, follow the prompts to select your product, and then click one
of the shopping links on the page.
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Load media
▲Select a paper si ze to continue.
Load small-size paper
a . Slide paper-width guide to the left.
 Slide paper-width guide to the left.
b. Load paper.
 Insert stack of photo paper into photo tray with short edge forward and print side down.
 Slide stack of paper forward until it stops.
NOTE: If the photo paper you are using has perforated tabs, load photo
paper so that tabs are closest to you.
 Slide paper-width guide to the right until it stops at edge of paper.
Load full-size paper
a . Slide paper-width guide to the left
 Slide paper-width guide to the left.
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b. Load paper.
 Insert stack of paper into input tray with short edge forward and print side down.
 Slide stack of paper forward until it stops.
 Slide paper-width guide to the right until it stops at edge of paper.
Load envelopes
a. Slide paper-width guide to the left.
 Slide paper-width guide to the left.
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 Remove all paper from the main input tray.
b . Load envelopes.
 Insert one or more envelope s into far-right side of the input tray, with envelope
flaps on left and facing up.
 Slide stack of envelopes forward until it stops.
 Slide paper-width guide to the right against stack of envelopes until it stops.
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5 Scan
•Scan to a computer
Scan to a computer
NOTE:To scan to a computer, the HP All-in-One and computer must be connected
and turned on. The HP Photosmart Software must also be installed and running on
your computer prior to copying.
▲ To scan to a computer:
Single page scan
a. Load original.
 Lift lid on product.
 Load original print side down on right front corner of glass.
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