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5.Select the appropriate options for your print job by using the features available in the
Advanced , Printing Shortcuts , Features , and Color  tabs.
TIP: You can easily select the appropriate options for your print job by choosing
one of the predefined print tasks on the  Printing Shortcuts tab. Click a type of
print task in the  Printing Shortcuts  list. The default settings  for that type of print
task are set and summarized on the  Printing Shortcuts tab. If necessary, you
can adjust the settings here and save your custom settings as a new printing
shortcut. To save a custom printing sh ortcut, select the shortcut and click Save
As . To delete a shortcut, select the shortcut and click  Delete.
6.Click  OK to close the  Properties dialog box.
7. Click  Print or OK  to begin printing.
Related topics
•“
Recommended papers for printing” on page 21
•“
Load media” on page 23
•“
View the print resolution” on page 19
•“
Use printing shortcuts” on page 19
•“
Set the default print settings” on page 20
•“
Stop the current job” on page 55
Print photos
To print a photo on photo paper
1. Remove all paper from the input tray, and then load the photo paper print side down.
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  Basic Options  area, select the appropriate photo paper type from the  Paper
Type  drop-down list.
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7.In the  Resizing Options  area, click the appropriate paper size from the  Size list.
If the paper size and paper type are not compatible, the product software displays an
alert and allows you to select a different type or size.
8. In the  Basic Options  area, select a high print quality, such as  Best, from the  Print
Quality  drop-down list.
NOTE: For maximum dpi resolution, go to the  Advanced tab, and then select
Enabled  from the  Maximum dpi  drop-down list. For more information, see  “
Print
using the maximum dpi” on page 18.
9.Click  OK to return to the  Properties dialog box.
10. (Optional) If you want to print the photo in black and white, click the  Color tab and
select the  Print in grayscale  check box. From the drop-d own list, select one of the
following options:
• High Quality:  uses all the available colors to  print your photo in grayscale. This
creates smooth and natural shades of gray.
• Black Ink Only:  uses black ink to print your photo in grayscale. The gray shading
is created by varying patterns of black dots, which might result in a grainy image.
11. Click  OK, and then click  Print or OK  in the  Print dialog box.
NOTE: Do not leave unused photo paper in the input tray. The paper might start to
curl, which could reduce the quality of your printout. Photo paper should be flat before
printing.
To print a borderless image
1. Remove all paper from the paper tray.
2. Place the photo paper print side down on the right side of the paper tray.
3.On the  File menu in your software application, click  Print.
4. Make sure the product is  the selected printer.
5. 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 .
6. Click the  Features  tab.
7. In the  Size list, click the size of photo paper loaded in the paper tray.
If a borderless image can be printed on the specified size, the  Borderless printing
check box is enabled.
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8.In the  Paper Type  drop-down list, click  More, and then select the appropriate paper
type.
NOTE: You cannot print a borderless image if the paper type is set to  Plain
paper  or to a type of paper other than a photo paper.
9.Select the  Borderless printing  check box if it is not already checked.
If the borderless paper size and paper type are not compatible, the product software
displays an alert and allows you to select a different type or size.
10. Click  OK, and then click  Print or OK  in the  Print dialog box.
NOTE: Do not leave unused photo paper in the paper tray. The paper might start
to curl, which could reduce the quality of your printout. Photo paper should be flat
before printing.
Related topics
•“
Load media” on page 23
•“
Print using the maximum dpi” on page 18
•“
View the print resolution” on page 19
•“
Use printing shortcuts” on page 19
•“
Set the default print settings” on page 20
•“
Stop the current job” on page 55
Print envelopes
You can load one or more envelopes into the input tray of the HP All-in-One. Do not use
shiny or embossed envelopes or envelopes that have clasps or windows.
NOTE: For specific details on how to format text for printing on envelopes, consult
the help files in your word processing software. For best results, consider using a label
for the return add ress on envelopes.
To print envelopes
1.Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.
2. Place the envelopes in the right side of the tray. The side to be printed on should face
down. The flap should be on the left side.
3. Push the envelopes into the printer until they stop.
4. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the envelopes.
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5.Open the  Printer Properties  dialog box.
6. Click the  Features  tab, and then select the following print settings:
• Paper Type : Plain paper
• Size : An appropriate envelope size
7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click  OK.
Related topics
•“
Load media” on page 23
•“
View the print resolution” on page 19
•“
Use printing shortcuts” on page 19
•“
Set the default print settings” on page 20
•“
Stop the current job” on page 55
Print on specialty media
Print transparencies
1. Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.
2. Place the transparencies in the right side of the tray. The side to be printed should
face down and the adhesive strip should face up and toward the printer.
3. Carefully push the transparencies into the printer until they stop, so that the adhesive
strips do not catch on one another.
4. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the transparencies.
5.Open the  Printer Properties  dialog box.
6. Click the  Printing Shortcuts  tab.
7. In the  Printing Shortcuts  list, click Presentation Printing , and then specify the
following print settings:
• Paper Type : Click More, and then select an appropriate transparency film.
• Paper Size : An appropriate paper size
8. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click  OK.
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Print postcards
1.Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.
2. Place the cards in the right side of the tray. The side to be printed on should face
down and the short edge should point toward the printer.
3. Push the cards into the printer until they stop.
4. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the cards.
5.Open the  Printer Properties  dialog box.
6. Click the  Features  tab, and then specify the following print settings:
• Paper Type : Click More, click  Specialty Papers , and then select an appropriate
card type.
• Print Quality : Normal  or Best
• Size : An appropriate card size
7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click  OK.
Print labels
1. Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.
2. Fan the edges of the label sheets to separate them, and then align the edges.
3. Place the label sheets in the right side of the tray. The label side should face down.
4. Push the sheets into the  printer until they stop.
5. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the sheets.
6.Open the  Printer Properties  dialog box.
7. Click the  Printing Shortcuts  tab.
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8.In the  Printing Shortcuts  list, click General Everyday Printing , and then specify
the following print settings:
• Paper Type : Plain Paper
• Paper Size : An appropriate paper size
9. Click  OK.
Print brochures
1. Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.
2. Place the paper in the right side of the tray. The side to be printed on should face
down.
3. Push the paper into the printer until it stops.
4. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.
5.Open the  Printer Properties  dialog box.
6. Click the  Features  tab.
7. Specify the following print settings:
•Print Quality : Best
• Paper Type : Click More, and then select an appropriate HP inkjet paper.
• Orientation : Portrait  or Landscape
• Size : An appropriate paper size
• Two-sided printing : Manual
8. Click  OK to print.
Print greeting cards
1. Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.
2. Fan the edges of the greeting cards to separate them, and then align the edges.
3. Place the greeting cards in the right side of the tray. The side to be printed on should
face down.
4. Push the cards into the printer until they stop.
5. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the cards.
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6.Open the  Printer Properties  dialog box.
7. Click the  Features  tab, and then specify the following print settings:
• Print Quality : Normal
• Paper Type : Click More, and then select an appropriate card type.
• Size : An appropriate card size
8. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click  OK.
Print booklets
1. Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.
2. Place plain paper in the right side of the tray. The side to be printed on should face
down.
3. Push the paper into the printer until it stops.
4. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.
5.Open the  Printer Properties  dialog box.
6. Click the  Printing Shortcuts  tab.
7. In the  Printing Shortcuts  list, click Booklet Printing .
8. In the  Print On Both Sides  drop-down list, select one of the following binding options:
• Left Edge Booklet
• Right Edge Booklet
9. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click  OK.
10. When prompted, reload the printed pages in the paper tray as shown below.
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11.Click  Continue  to finish printing the booklet.
Print posters
1. Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.
2. Place plain paper in the right side of the tray. The side to be printed on should face
down.
3. Push the paper into the printer until it stops.
4. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.
5.Open the  Printer Properties  dialog box.
6. Click the  Features  tab, and then specify the following print settings:
• Paper Type : Plain Paper
• Orientation : Portrait  or Landscape
• Size : An appropriate paper size
7. Click the  Advanced  tab, and then click  Printer Features.
8. In the  Poster Printing  drop-down list, select the number of sheets for the poster.
9. Click the  Select Tiles  button.
10. Check that the number of tiles that are selected matches the number of sheets for
the poster, and then click  OK.
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11.Select any other print settings that you want, and then click  OK.
Print iron-o n transfers
1. Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.
2. Place the iron-on transfer paper in the right side of the tray. The side to be printed on
should face down.
3.Push the paper into the printer until it stops.
4. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.
5.Open the  Printer Properties  dialog box.
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6.Click the  Features  tab, and then specify the following print settings:
• Print Quality : Normal  or Best
• Paper Type : Click More, click  Specialty Papers , and then click Other specialty
paper .
• Size : An appropriate paper size
7. Click the  Advanced  tab.
8. Click  Printer Features , and then set Mirror Image to On.
NOTE: Some iron-on transfer software programs do not require you to print a
mirror image.
9. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click  OK.
Related topics
•“
Recommended papers for printing” on page 21
•“
Load media” on page 23
•“
Use printing shortcuts” on page 19
•“
Set the default print settings” on page 20
•“
Stop the current job” on page 55
Print a Web page
You can print a Web page from your Web browser on the HP All-in-One.
If you use Internet Explorer (6.0 or higher) or Firefox (2.0 or higher) for Web browsing,
you can use  HP Smart Web Printing  to ensure simple, predictable web printing with
control over what you want and how you want it printed. You can access  HP Smart Web
Printing  from the toolbar in Internet Explorer. For more information about  HP Smart Web
Printing , see the help file provided with it.
To print a Web page
1. Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray.
2. On the  File menu in your Web browser, click  Print.
TIP: For best results, select  HP Smart Web Printing  on the File menu. A check
mark appears when it is selected.
The  Print  dialog box appears.
3. Make sure the product is  the selected printer.
4. If your Web browser supports it, select the items on the Web page that you want to
include in the printout.
For example, in Internet Explorer, click the  Options tab to select options such as  As
laid out on screen , Only the selected frame , and Print all linked documents .
5. Click  Print or OK  to print the Web page.
TIP: To print Web pages correctly, you might need to set your print orientation to
Landscape .
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