HP Deskjet F4272 User Manual

							To load index cards in the input tray 
1. Remove all paper from the input tray. 
2. Insert the stack of cards vertically (short edge facing outwards), with the side you 
want to print on facing down,  into the far-right side of the input tray. Slide the stack of 
cards forward until it stops. 
3. Slide the paper-width guide inward against the stack of cards until it stops. 
Do not overload the input tray; make sure the stack of cards fits within the input tray 
and is no higher than the top of the paper-width guide.
For best results, set the paper type before copying or printing. 
Related topics 
•Load photo paper 
•View the print resolution
•Set the copy paper type
Load 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.
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							To load envelopes 
1. Remove all paper from the input tray. 
2. Insert one or more envelopes into the far-right side of the input tray, with the envelope 
flaps on the left and facing up. Slide the stack of envelopes forward until it stops.
TIP: To avoid paper jams, tuck the flap inside each envelope.
TIP:For more help on loading envelopes, refer to the diagram engraved in the 
base of the input tray.
3. Slide the paper-width guide inward against the stack of envelopes until it stops. 
Do not overload the input tray; make sure the stack of envelopes fits within the input 
tray and is not higher than the top of the paper-width guide.
Load other types of paper
The following papers require extra attention to load them properly.
NOTE: Not all paper sizes and paper types are available with all the functions on 
the HP All-in-One. Some paper sizes and paper types can only be used if you are
starting a print job from the  Print dialog box in a software application. They are not 
available for copying. Papers that are on ly available for printing from a software 
application are indicated as such.
HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film 
▲ Insert the film so that the white transparency strip (with arrows and the HP logo) is on 
top and is going into the input tray first.
NOTE: The HP All-in-One cannot automatically detect the paper type. For best 
results, set the paper type to transparency film in the software before printing onto 
transparency film.
HP Iron-On Transfer s (for printing only) 
1. Flatten the transfer sheet completely before using it; do not load curled sheets.
TIP:To prevent curling, keep transfer sheets sealed in the original package until 
you are ready to use them.
2. Locate the blue stripe on the nonprinting side of the transfer paper and then manually 
feed one sheet at a time into the input tray with the blue stripe facing up.
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							For best results, set the paper type before copying or printing. 
Related topics 
•Load photo paper 
•Set the paper type for printing 
•Set the copy paper type
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							7 Print from your computer
The HP All-in-One can be used with any software application that allows printing. You 
can print a range of projects, such as borderless images, newsletters, greeting cards,
iron-on transfers, and posters. 
This section contains the following topics: 
•Print from a soft ware application 
•Make the HP All-in-One the default printer
•Change the print settings for the current job 
•Change the default print settings 
•Printing shortcuts
•Perform special print jobs
•Stop a print job 
•Resume a print job
Print from a software application
Most print settings are automatically handled by the software application. You need to 
change the settings manually only when you change print quality, print on specific types 
of paper or transparency film, or use special features. 
To print from a software application 
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. If you need to change settings, 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.
NOTE:When printing a photo, you must select options for the specific photo 
paper and photo enhancement.
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 pr edefined 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.
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							Make the HP All-in-One the default printer
You can set the HP All-in-One as the default printer to use from all software applications. 
This means that the HP All-in-One is automatically selected in the printer list when you 
select  Print from the File menu in a software application. The default printer is 
automatically select ed when you click the Print button in the toolbar of most software 
applications. For more information, see the Windows Help.
Change the print settings  for the current job
You can customize the print settings of the HP All-in-One to handle nearly any print task. 
This section contains the following topics: 
•Set the paper size 
•Set the paper type for printing 
•View the print resolution
•Change the print speed or quality 
•Change the page orientation 
•Scale the document size 
•Change the saturation, brightness, or color tone 
•Preview your print job
Set the paper size
The paper size setting helps the HP All-in-One determine the printable area on the page. 
Some of the paper size choices have a borderless equivalent, which allows you to print
to the top, bottom, and side edges of the paper. 
Usually, you set the paper size in the software application you used to create your 
document or project. However, if you are using custom-size paper, or if you cannot set 
the paper size from your software application, you can change the paper size in the
Properties  dialog box before printing. 
To set the paper size 
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 Resizing Options area, click the appropriate paper size from the Size list. 
The following table lists the suggested paper size settings for the different types of 
paper you can load in the input tray. Make sure to look at the long list of choices in
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							the Size list to see if a defined paper size already exists for the type of paper you are 
using.
Paper typeSuggested paper size settings
Copier, multi-purpose, or plain papersLetter or A4
EnvelopesAppropriate listed envelope size
Greeting-card papersLetter or A4
Index cardsAppropriate listed card size (if listed sizes are not appropriate, you can specify a custom paper size)
Inkjet papersLetter or A4
Iron-on T-shirt transfersLetter or A4
LabelsLetter or A4
LegalLegal
LetterheadLetter or A4
Panorama photo paperAppropriate listed panorama size (if listed sizes are notappropriate, you can specify a custom paper size)
Photo papers10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch), L, 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inch), letter, A4, or an appropriate listed size
Transparency filmsLetter or A4
Custom-size papersCustom paper size
Set the paper ty pe for printing
If you print on special papers, such as photo paper, transparency film, envelopes, or 
labels, or if you experience poor print quality, you can set the paper type manually. 
To set the paper  type for printing 
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 Basic Options area, from the Paper Type drop-down list, select More. 
7. Select the type of paper that you have loaded, and then click OK.
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.
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							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.
Change the print speed or quality
The HP All-in-One automatically chooses a print quality and speed setting depending on 
the paper type setting you select. You can also change the print quality setting to
customize the speed and quality of the print process. 
To select a print speed or quality 
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 quality setting for your 
project.
NOTE: To view the maximum dpi that the product will print, click Resolution.
7.In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the type of paper that you have loaded.
Change the page orientation
The page orientation setting allows you to print your document vertically or horizontally 
on the page. 
Usually, you set the page orientation in the software application you used to create your 
document or project. However, if you are using custom-size or special HP paper, or if you
cannot set the page orientation from your software application, you can change the page 
orientation in the  Properties dialog box before printing. 
To change the page orientation 
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.
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							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, do one of the following: 
• Click  Portrait to print the document vertically on the page. 
• Click  Landscape to print the document horizontally on the page.
Scale the document size
The HP All-in-One allows you to print the document at a different size than the original. 
To scale the document size 
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 Resizing options area, click Scale to paper size, and then click the 
appropriate paper size from the drop-down list.
Change the saturation, brightness, or color tone
You can change the intensity of colors and the level of darkness in your printout by 
adjusting the  Saturation, Brightness, and Color Tone options. 
To change the saturation, brightness, or color tone 
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 Color tab. 
6. Click the More Color Options button. 
7. Move the sliders to adjust the Saturation, Brightness, or Color Tone. 
• Brightness indicates the lightness or darkness of the printed document. 
• Saturation is the relative purity of printed colors. 
• Color Tone affects the perceived warmth or coolness of printed colors, by adding 
more orange or blue tones, respectively, to your image.
Preview your print job
You can preview your print job before sending it to the HP All-in-One. This helps to prevent 
wasting paper and ink on projects that do not print as expected.
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							To preview your print job 
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. Select the print settings appropriate for your project on each of the tabs in the dialog 
box. 
6. Click the Features tab. 
7. Select the Show Preview Before Printing check box. 
8. Click OK, and then click Print or OK in the Print dialog box. 
Your print job displays in the preview window. 
9. In the HP preview window, do one of the following: 
• To print, click  Start Printing. 
• To cancel, click  Cancel Printing.
Change 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 print settings, and click OK.
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 or change them. You can also
create a shortcut. For more information, see Create printing shortcuts .
Use the Printing Shortcuts tab for the following print tasks: 
• General Everyday Printing: Print documents quickly. 
• Photo Printing–Plain Paper: Print a photo on a plain paper. 
• Photo Printing–Borderless: Print to the top, bottom, and side edges of 10 x 15 cm 
(4 x 6 inch) and 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inch) HP Advanced Photo Papers. 
• Photo Printing–With White Borders: Print a photo with a white border around the 
edges. 
• Fast/Economical printing: Produce draft-quality printouts quickly.
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							•Presentation printing: Print high-quality documents, including letters and 
transparencies. 
• Two-sided (Duplex) Printing: Print two-sided pages with the HP All-in-One 
manually. 
This section contains the following topics:
•Create printing shortcuts 
•Delete printing shortcuts 
Related topics 
•Print a borderless image 
•Print a photo on plain paper 
•Print a photo on photo paper
•Print on transparencies 
•Print on both sides of the page
Create printing shortcuts
In addition to the printing shortcuts that are available in the  Printing Shortcuts list, you 
can create your own printing shortcuts. 
If you frequently print on transparency film, fo r example, you can create a printing shortcut 
by selecting the  Presentation Printing shortcut, changing the paper type to HP Premium 
Inkjet Transparency Film , and then saving the modified shortcut under a new name; for 
example,  Transparency Presentations. After creating the printing shortcut, simply 
select it when printing on transparency film rather than changing the print settings each 
time. 
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. 
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.
Delete printing shortcuts
You might want to delete printing shortcuts that you no longer use. 
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.
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