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.
NOTE:If you are installing a new print cartridge, the printer will automatically align the print
cartridges and use one sheet of paper to print an alignment page. If you have higher-quality
photo media loaded in the input tray, you may want to load a sheet of plain paper before
installing the new print cartridge.
6.Close the top cover.
Aligning the print cartridges
The printer automatically aligns print cartridges whenever a new print cartridge is installed. However,
if your printout is grainy, has stray dots, or jagged edges, you can realign the print cartridges.
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							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.
For Macintosh
1.Load plain paper into the input tray (see 
Loading media in the input tray on page 36.)
2.Open the HP Printer Utility. See 
Using the HP Printer Utility (Macintosh) on page 78.
3.In the Configuration Settings area, select Align.
4.Click Align.
Cleaning the print cartridges
This section contains a procedure for cleaning the print cartridges automatically. For information
about cleaning the cartridges manually, see 
The printer is rejecting the pen on page 86.
To clean the print cartridges automatically
The print cartridges have microscopic nozzles that can clog when exposed to air for too long. In
addition, if a print cartridge is not used for long periods of time it can also clog, resulting in a
noticeable decrease in print quality. Cleaning the print cartridges unclogs the nozzles.
Clean the print cartridges if the printed characters are incomplete, or if dots or lines are missing from
the printed text or graphics.
NOTE:Cleaning the print cartridges when it is not necessary wastes ink and reduces the life of the
print cartridges.
If print quality has degraded, it could be that the cartridge is out of ink. Check the ink level before
proceeding to clean the cartridges. If the cartridge is out of ink, replace it.
For Windows
You can clean 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.)
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							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 
Loading media in the input tray on page 36.)
2.Open the HP Printer Utility.
3.In the Configuration Settings area, select Clean.
4.Click Clean.
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.
Maintaining the print cartridges
The following tips will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality:
●Keep all print cartridges in their sealed packages until they are needed. Print cartridges should
be stored at room temperatures between 15˚ to 35˚C (59˚ to 95˚F).
●Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until you are ready to install the print
cartridge in the printer. If the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridge, do not
attempt to reattach it. Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge.
CAUTION:Do not drop the print cartridge. Dropping the print cartridge may damage it.
Storing the print cartridges
When a cartridge is removed from the printer, store it in an airtight plastic container or in the Print
Cartridge Protector. A Print Cartridge Protector is shipped with the photo print cartridges.
NOTE:If you store the print cartridge in an airtight plastic container, make sure that the tri-color,
photo, and gray photo ink nozzles face down and that the black print cartridges are stored with the
ink nozzles face up.
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							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, you can still print with a single
print cartridge.
Cartridge usedOutput
Tri-colorColor and very dark purple (not true black)
PhotoGrayscale for color segments and black for black segments
BlackGrayscale
Gray photo Grayscale
NOTE:Printing from one print cartridge, rather than two, may be slower and the print quality may
be affected. It is recommended to print with both print cartridges.
If using only the Photo print cartridge, colors may not print correctly.
For borderless printing, the tri-color print cartridge must be installed.
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							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 toward each other.
2.Pull the rear access panel out of the printer.
3.Insert the duplex unit straight into the back of the printer until both sides snap into place.
NOTE:Do not press the buttons on either side of the duplex unit when installing it. Use these
buttons only for removing the duplex unit from the printer.
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							4 Printing and loading media
This section contains the following information:
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Selecting print media
●
Loading media in the input tray
●
Using the automatic paper-type sensor
●
Changing print settings
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Understanding smart software features
●
Printing digital photographs
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Printing borderless
●
Printing in grayscale
●
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
●
Printing on envelopes
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Printing on cards and smaller-sized media
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Printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper
●
Printing booklets
●
Printing posters
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Printing banners
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Printing labels
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Printing iron-on transfers
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Printing on both sides (duplexing)
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Cancelling a print job
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							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 that works
well.
NOTE:Use HP media for optimum print quality. These print media types are specifically designed
to work well with the printer. For ordering information, see 
HP supplies and accessories on page 109.
Tips for selecting and using print media
●Paper that is too thin, has a slick texture, or stretches easily can feed improperly through the
printers paper path.
●Paper that is heavily textured or does not accept ink well can cause poorly filled graphics or text.
●To ensure that media feeds properly, load only one type of media at a time in the input tray or
the manual feed slots.
●Do not use media that is damaged, curled, or wrinkled. It is recommended not to use paper with
cutouts or perforations or paper that is heavily textured or embossed.
●Try to use a paper type that has previously worked well with your printer.
●If you are printing more than one page on transparencies, photo paper, or other special paper,
the printing pauses and the Resume light blinks after each page is printed. This allows the
printed page to dry before printing the next page. You can press the Resume button if you do
not want to wait for the printed page to dry before printing the following page; however, it is
recommended to allow each page to dry.
See the following sections for more information:
●
Understanding specifications for supported media on page 27
●
Setting minimum margins on page 35
Understanding specifications for supported media
This section provides information regarding the sizes, types, and weights of media that the printer
supports.
●
Understanding supported media sizes
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Understanding supported media types
●
Understanding supported media weights and capacities
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							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) 
Banner A3
297 x 420 mm
(11.7 x 16.5 inches)  
Banner A4
210 x 297.4 mm
(8.27 x 11.69 inches)  
Banner Letter
215.9 x 279.4 mm
(8.5 x 11 inches)  
Banner Tabloid
279 x 432 mm
(11 x 17 inches)  
Envelope #10    
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							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 x 6 inches)    
Index card
76.2 x 127 mm
(3 x 5 inches)    
Index card
101.6 x 152.4 mm
(4 x 6 inches)    
Index card
127 x 203.2 mm
(5 x 8 inches)   
Panorama A4
210 x 594 mm
(8.27 x 23.39 inches)  
Panorama    
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							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 304.8 mm
(12 x 12 inches)  
Photo 10 x 15 cm
100 x 150 mm
(4 x 6 inches)    
Photo 10 x 15 cm with tab
100 x 150 mm
(4 x 6 inches)    
Legal
215.9 x 355.6 mm
(8.5 x 14 inches) 
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