HP Deskjet F4583 User Manual

							To enable printer sharing on a Windows computer
▲Refer to the user guide that came with your computer or see the Windows onscreen
Help.
Install the software for a network connection
Use this section to install the HP Photosmart software on a computer connected to a
network. Before you install the software, make sure you have connected the HP All-in-
One to a network. If the HP All-in-One has not been connected to a network, follow the
onscreen instructions during the software installation to connect the product to the
network.
NOTE:If your computer is configured to connect to a series of network drives, make
sure that your computer is currently connected to these drives before installing the
software. Otherwise, the HP Photosmart software installer might try to use one of the
reserved drive letters and you will not be able to access that network drive on your
computer.
NOTE:Installation time can range from 20 to 45 minutes depending on your
operating system, the amount of available space, and the processor speed of your
computer.
To install the Windows HP Photosmart Software on a networked computer
1.Quit all applications running on your computer.
2.Insert the Windows CD that came with the product into the CD-ROM drive on your
computer and follow the onscreen instructions.
NOTE:If the HP All-in-One is not connected to a network, connect the product
to the computer using the USB setup cable included in the box. Do not connect
the USB setup cable to the computer until prompted. The product will then attempt
to connect to the network.
3.If a dialog box about firewalls appears, follow the instructions. If you see firewall pop-
up messages, you must always accept or allow the pop-up messages.
4.On the Connection Type screen, select an appropriate option, and then click Next.
The Searching screen appears as the Setup program searches for the product on
the network.
5.On the Printer Found screen, verify that the printer description is correct.
If more than one printer is found on the network, the Printers Found screen appears.
Select the product you want to connect.
6.Follow the prompts to install the software.
When you have finished installing the software, the product is ready for use.
7.To test your network connection, go to your computer and print a self-test report to
the product.
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							3 Get to know the HP All-in-One
•Printer parts
•Control panel features
Printer parts
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1Control panel
2Cartridge door
3Paper-width guide for paper tray
4Paper tray
5Paper tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender)
6Paper stop
7Carriage
8Glass
9Lid backing
10Rear access door
11Rear USB port
12Power connection (Use only with the power adapter supplied by HP.)
13Lid
14Load original label
15Print cartridges
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							Control panel features
Wireless
1On: Turns the product on or off. When the product is off, a minimal amount of power is stillused. To completely remove power, turn off the product, then unplug the power cord.
2Cancel: Stops the current operation.
3Scan: Starts a scan of an original placed on the glass. Press and hold for two seconds to
begin wireless test.
4Paper Selection: Changes the paper type setting for copying to either plain or photo paper.The Paper Selection lights indicate the currently selected paper size and type as Plain Letter
or A4, Large Photo or Small Photo.
5Actual Size/Resize to Fit: Scales the original to the maximum size to fit within the margins
of the selected paper size for copying.
6Start Copy Black: Starts a black-and-white copy job. 
7Start Copy Color: Starts a color copy job. 
8Number of Copies LCD: Displays the number of copies to be made. Also displays a warningwhen the device is out of paper.
9Ink Level Indicator Light: Show ink level information for each print cartridge, four indicatorsfor the tri-color cartridge and four indicators for the black cartridge. Also displays a warning
for print cartridge problems.
10Attention light: Flashing if there is an error or if some user action is required.
11Wireless indicator light: Indicates that the wireless radio is on.
12Wireless button: Turns the wireless radio on or off.
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							4Print
Choose a print job to continue.
“Print documents” on page 11
“Print photos” on page 12
“Print envelopes” on page 14
“Print on specialty media” on page 15
“Print a Web page” on page 21
Related topics
•“Load media” on page 27
•“Recommended papers for printing” on page 25
Print documents
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 paper 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.
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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 shortcut, 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 25
•“Load media” on page 27
•“View the print resolution” on page 23
•“Use printing shortcuts” on page 23
•“Set the default print settings” on page 24
•“Stop the current job” on page 59
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 22.
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-down 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 input tray.
2.Place the photo paper print side down on the right side of the input 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 input tray.
If a borderless image can be printed on the specified size, the Borderless printing
check box is enabled.
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.
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							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 input 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 27
•“Print using the maximum dpi” on page 22
•“View the print resolution” on page 23
•“Use printing shortcuts” on page 23
•“Set the default print settings” on page 24
•“Stop the current job” on page 59
Print envelopes
You can load one or more envelopes into the paper 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 address 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.
5.Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
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							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 27
•“View the print resolution” on page 23
•“Use printing shortcuts” on page 23
•“Set the default print settings” on page 24
•“Stop the current job” on page 59
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.
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.
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							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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