HP Officejet K7100 User Manual

4.Hold the print cartridge with the copper contacts facing the printer, and then slide the print
cartridge into the cradle.
NOTE:Depending on the cartridge size, they may not align with each other.
If you have trouble inserting the print cartridge after lifting the carriage latch, verify the printer is
on and wait a few seconds for the carriage to disengage before inserting the print cartridge.
5.Push down on the print cartridge latch until it snaps closed. Make sure the latch does not spring
back open....

For Windows
You can align the print cartridges from the Toolbox or the printer driver.
1.Load plain paper into the input tray (see 
Loading media in the input tray on page 36.)
2.Open the Toolbox from the Printer Properties settings. See 
Toolbox overview on page 72 for
more information.
-or-
Open the printer driver (see 
Changing print settings on page 39.)
3.Click the Printer Services tab (Toolbox) or Services tab (printer driver).
4.Click Align Print Cartridges and follow the onscreen instructions....

3.Click the Printer Services tab (Toolbox) or Services tab (printer driver).
4.Click Clean Print Cartridges and follow the onscreen instructions.
5.If you still find a problem in the printout, repeat this cleaning process.
6.If there is still a problem in the printout, either the print cartridge is out of ink and should be
replaced or the cartridge has a problem. Replace the cartridge if it is out of warranty or contact
HP customer service.
For Macintosh
1.Load plain paper into the input tray (see...

To store the print cartridge in the Print Cartridge Protector
1.Insert the print cartridge into the protector and snap it securely in place.
2.To remove the print cartridge from the protector, press down and back on the tab inside the
protector to release the print cartridge, and then remove the print cartridge.
Printing with a single print cartridge
NOTE:To place the printer in Ink-backup Printing Mode, remove the empty cartridge.
If one of the print cartridges runs out of ink before you can replace it,...

Installing the optional automatic two-sided printing
accessory (duplex unit)
The printer can automatically print on both sides of a sheet of paper when a duplex unit is attached
to the back of the printer.
NOTE:The duplex unit is an optional accessory that is available for the HP Officejet K7100 series
printer. It may be purchased separately in some countries/regions (see 
HP supplies and accessories
on page 109.)
To install the duplex unit
1.Remove the rear access panel by pushing the release buttons...

4 Printing and loading media
This section contains the following information:
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Selecting print media
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Loading media in the input tray
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Using the automatic paper-type sensor
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Changing print settings
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Understanding smart software features
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Printing digital photographs
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Printing borderless
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Printing in grayscale
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Printing panoramic photos
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Printing a document
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Printing with the front or rear manual feed slot
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Printing on various media types
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Printing on custom-sized paper
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Printing on...

Selecting print media
Your printer is designed to print on a variety of media types (such as photo paper, plain paper,
envelopes, and transparencies) and sizes. The printer works well with most office paper types, and
provides the best results on paper that accepts ink well. Always use media that conforms with the
types, sizes, and weights listed in 
Understanding specifications for supported media on page 27.
It is best to test a variety of media types before buying large quantities. Find a media type...

Understanding supported media sizes
The following table lists the sizes of media you can use with each paper path.
Media sizeInput trayFront manual
feed slotRear manual
feed slotAutomatic two-
sided printing
accessory
(duplex unit) 
A3
297 x 420 mm
(11.7 x 16.5 inches) 
A3+
330 x 483 mm
(13 x 19 inches) 
A4
210 x 297 mm
(8.27 x 11.69 inches) 
A5
148 x 210 mm
(5.83 x 8.27 inches) 
A6
105 x 148 mm
(4.13 x 5.83 inches)    
B4
257 x 364 mm
(10.1 x 14.3 inches) 
B5 (JIS)
182 x 257 mm
(7.17 x 10.2 inches)...

Media sizeInput trayFront manual
feed slotRear manual
feed slotAutomatic two-
sided printing
accessory
(duplex unit) 
104.9 x 241.3 mm
(4.13 x 9.5 inches)
Envelope A2
111 x 146 mm
(4.37 x 5.75 inches)    
Envelope C5
162 x 229 mm
(6.38 x 9.02 inches)   
Envelope C6
114 x 162 mm
(4.49 x 6.38 inches)    
Envelope DL
110 x 220 mm
(4.33 x 8.66 inches)   
Envelope Monarch
98.5 x 190.5 mm
(3.88 x 7.5 inches)   
Executive
184.15 x 266.7 mm
(7.25 x 10.5 inches) 
HP Greeting Card
Envelope
111.25 x 152.4 mm
(4.38...

Media sizeInput trayFront manual
feed slotRear manual
feed slotAutomatic two-
sided printing
accessory
(duplex unit) 
101.6 x 254 mm
(4 x 10 inches)
Panorama
101.6 x 279.4 mm
(4 x 11 inches)   
Panorama
101.6 x 304.8 mm
(4 x 12 inches)   
Photo
88.9 x 127 mm (3.5 x 5
inches)   
Photo
101.6 x 152.4 mm
(4 x 6 inches)    
Photo with tab
101.6 x 152.4 mm
(4 x 6 inches)    
Photo
127 x 177.8 mm
(5 x 7 inches)   
Photo
203.2 x 254 mm
(8 x 10 inches)  
Photo
279.4 x 355.6 mm
(11 x 14 inches)  
Photo
304.8 x...