HP Deskjet F4200 User Manual

							Paper typeControl panel setting
HP Advanced PaperPlain
HP All-in-One PaperPlain
HP Printing PaperPlain
Other inkjet paperPlain
LegalPlain
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Perform special copy jobs
In addition to supporting standard copy jobs, the HP All-in-One can perform special jobs 
such as making fast copies, making multiple copies, and copying borderless photos. 
This section contains the following topics:
•Make a Fast copy 
•Make multiple copies of the same original
•Make a borderless copy of a photo 
•Copy a two-page black-and-white document
Make a Fast copy
A Fast copy prints faster with comparable quality text, but the graphics quality might be 
lower. Fast copies use less ink and extend the life of your print cartridges. You can make
a Fast copy using the instructions below.
NOTE: Copies made from the control panel on regular, plain paper automatically 
use  Normal quality.
To make a Fast copy 
1. Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray. 
2. Load your original print side down on the right front corner of the glass.
TIP:For quality copies, ensure that the scanner glass is clean and that there are 
no foreign materials adhering to it. For more information, see Clean the glass .
3.Press the Paper Selection button to set the paper type to Plain.
NOTE:You cannot make a Fast copy if the paper type is set to Photo (Large) 
or  Photo (Small).
4.Press and hold down the Scan button, and then press either Start Copy Black or 
Start Copy Color .
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Set the copy paper type
Make multiple copies of the same original
You can set the number of copies from the control panel or from the software that you 
installed with the HP All-in-One. 
To make multiple copies of an original from the control panel 
1. Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray. 
2. Load your original print side down on the right front corner of the glass.
TIP:For quality copies, ensure that the scanner glass is clean and that there are 
no foreign materials adhering to it. For more information, see Clean the glass .
3.Press the Paper Selection button to set the paper type. 
4. Press the Start Copy Black or Start Copy Color button to increase the number of 
copies up to a maximum of 9 (varies by model). The product starts the copy job after 
the last button press.
TIP: Use the software that you installed with the product to set the number of 
copies higher than 9.
In this example, the product makes six copies of the original 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch)
photo.
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Make a borderless copy of a photo
To make a borderless copy of a photo, use the 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) or 216 x 280 mm
(8.5 x 11 inch) HP Advanced Photo Paper. 
To make a borderless copy of a photo from the control panel 
1. Load photo paper in the input tray. For more information on loading photo paper, see
Load photo paper. 
2. Load your original print side down on the right front corner of the glass.
NOTE:When loading a 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) original, ensure that the longer 
side of the original is perfectly aligned with the front edge of the glass.
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							3.Press the Paper Selection button to select either Photo (Large) or Photo (Small) 
depending on the size of the paper loaded in the input tray.
NOTE: When copying a 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) original with 216 x 280 mm (8.5 
x 11 inch) media loaded in the input tray, press  Enlarge/Fit to Page to print a 
borderless and enlarged copy of the original.
4. Press Start Copy Color. 
The product makes a borderless copy of your original photo as shown below.
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Copy a two-page black-and-white document
You can use the HP All-in-One to copy a single- or multiple-page document in color or 
black and white. In this example, the HP All-in-One is used to copy a two-page black- 
and-white original.
To copy a two-page document from the control panel 
1. Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray. 
2. Load your original print side down on the right front corner of the glass.
TIP:For quality copies, ensure that the scanner glass is clean and that there are 
no foreign materials adhering to it. For more information, see Clean the glass .
3.Press the Paper Selection button to set the paper type. 
4. Press Start Copy Black. 
5. Wait until the product has finished printing the first page. Remove the first page from 
the glass and load the second page. 
6. Press Start Copy Black.
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Stop copying
To stop copying 
▲ Press Cancel on the control panel. 
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							9 Use the scan features
Scanning is the process of converting text and pictures into an electronic format for your 
computer. You can scan almost anything (photos, magazine articles and text documents)
on the HP All-in-One.
NOTE: When scanning, the HP Photosmart Software enables you to save an image 
in the following file formats: BMP, DC X, FPX, GIF, JPG, PCD, PCX, and TIF.
You can use the scanning features of the HP All-in-One to do the following: 
• Scan text from an article into your word processor and quote it in a report. 
• Print business cards and brochures by scanning a logo and using it in your publishing 
software. 
• Send photos to friends and relatives by scanning your favorite prints and including 
them in e-mail messages. 
• Create a photographic inventory of your house or office. 
• Archive treasured photos in an electronic scrapbook.
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 .
NOTE:If you are using the HP Photosmart Software, the Optical Character 
Recognition (OCR) software might not be installed on your computer. To install the 
OCR software, you must re-insert the software disk and select  OCR under the 
Custom  installation options.
This section contains the following topics: 
•Scan an original 
•Edit a scanned image 
•Edit a scanned document
•Stop scanning
Scan an original
For original documents or images placed on the glass, you can start a scan from your 
computer or from the HP All-in-One. This section explains the second option: how to scan 
from the control panel of the HP All-in-One to a computer. 
To use the scan features, 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 scanning. To verify that the HP Photosmart Software is running on a Windows
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							computer, look for the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the system tray at the lower 
right side of the screen, near the time.
NOTE: Closing the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows system tray 
can cause the HP All-in-One to lose some of its scan functionality. If this happens,
you can restore full functionality by restarting your computer or by starting the 
HP Photosmart Software.
The HP Photosmart Software that you installed on your computer has many tools that
you can use to edit and print your scanned  image. You can improve the overall image 
quality by adjusting the brightness, sharpness, color tone, or saturation. You can also
crop, straighten, rotate, or re size the image. When the scanned image looks just the way 
you want it, you can open it in another application, send it through e-mail, save it to a file, 
or print it.
To scan to a computer 
1. Load your original print side down on the right front corner of the glass. 
2. Press Scan. 
A preview image of the scan appears on your computer, where you can edit it. Any 
edits that you make apply to  the current scan session only. 
The HP Photosmart Software has many tool s that you can use to edit your scanned 
image. You can improve the overall image quality by adjusting the brightness,
sharpness, color tone, or saturation. You ca n also crop, rotate, or resize the image. 
3. Make any edits to the preview image, and then click Accept when you are finished. 
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							Edit a scanned image
You can edit a scanned image, such as a photo or graphic, using the software you 
installed with the HP All-in-One. Using this software, you can rotate or crop the image, 
as well as adjust the brightness, contrast, and color saturation.
NOTE: If you are using the HP Photosmart Software, the Optical Character 
Recognition (OCR) software might not be installed on your computer. To install the
OCR software, you must re-insert the software disk and select  OCR under the 
Custom  installation options.
Related topics
Use the HP Photosmart software
Edit a scanned document
You can edit a scanned document using your Optical Character Recognition (OCR) 
software. Scanning text using OCR software enables you to bring the content of magazine
articles, books, and other printed matter into your favorite word processor and many other 
applications as editable text. Learning to use OCR software correctly is important if you
want to obtain the best results. Do not expect scanned text documents to be letter-perfect
the first time you use your OCR software. Using OCR software is an art that takes time 
and practice to master.
NOTE: If you are using the HP Photosmart Software, the Optical Character 
Recognition (OCR) software might not be installed on your computer. To install the
OCR software, you must re-insert the software disk and select  OCR under the 
Custom  installation options.
Related topics
Use the HP Photosmart software
Stop scanning
To stop scanning 
▲ Press Cancel on the control panel. 
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							10 Maintain the HP All-in-One
The HP All-in-One requires little maintenance. Sometimes you might want to clean the 
glass and lid backing to remove surface dust and ensure that your copies and scans
remain clear. You will also need to replace, align, or clean your print cartridges from time 
to time. This section provides instructions for keeping the HP All-in-One in top working
condition. Perform these simple maintenance procedures as necessary. 
This section contains the following topics:
•Clean the HP All-in-One 
•Print a self-test report 
•Work with print cartridges
Clean the HP All-in-One
To ensure that your copies and scans remain clear, you might need to clean the glass 
and lid backing. You might also want to dust the exterior of the HP All-in-One. 
This section contains the following topics:
•Clean the exterior 
•Clean the glass 
•Clean the lid backing
Clean the exterior
Use a soft cloth or slightly moistened sponge to wipe dust, smudges, and stains off the 
case. The interior of the HP All-in-One does not require cleaning. Keep fluids away from
the control panel and the interior of the HP All-in-One.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the exterior of the HP All-in-One, do not use alcohol 
or alcohol-based cleaning products.
Clean the glass
Fingerprints, smudges, hair, and dust on the  main glass surface slow down performance 
and affect the accuracy of the copy and scan features. 
To clean the glass 
1. Turn off the product, unplug the power cord, and raise the lid. 
2. Clean the glass with a soft cloth or sponge slightly moistened with a nonabrasive 
glass cleaner.
CAUTION: Do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene, or carbon tetrachloride on 
the glass, since they can damage it. Do not place or spray liquid directly on the
glass. The liquid might seep under the glass and damage the product.
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