HP OfficeJet Pro L7400 User Manual

							Regardless, the entry point serves as the launching pad for the HP photo and imaging
software and services.
To open the HP Photosmart Software on a Windows computer
1.Do one of the following:
• On the Windows desktop, double-click the HP Photosmart Software icon.
• In the system tray at the far right of the Windows taskbar, double-click the HP
Digital Imaging Monitor icon.
• On the taskbar, click Start, point to Programs or All Programs, select HP,
and then click HP Photosmart Software.
2.If you have more than one HP device installed, select the tab with your products
name.
NOTE:On a Windows computer, the features available in the HP Photosmart
Software vary depending on the devices you have installed. The software is
customized to show icons that are associated with the selected device. If the
selected device is not equipped with a particular feature, then the icon for that
feature does not appear in the software.
TIP:If the HP Photosmart Software on your computer does not contain any
icons, an error might have occurred during the software installation. To correct
this, use the Control Panel in Windows to completely uninstall the
HP Photosmart Software; then reinstall the software. For more information, see
the setup poster that came with your device.
To open the HP Photosmart Studio software on a Macintosh computer
1.Click the HP Photosmart Studio icon in the Dock.
The HP Photosmart Studio window appears.
2.In the HP Photosmart Studio task bar, click Devices.
The HP Device Manager window appears.
3.Select your device from the Device drop-down menu.
From here, you can scan, import documents, and perform maintenance
procedures such as checking the ink levels for the ink cartridges.
NOTE:On a Macintosh computer, the features available in the
HP Photosmart Studio software vary depending on the selected device.
TIP:When the HP Photosmart Studio software is opened, you can gain
access to the Dock menu shortcuts by selecting and holding the mouse button
over the HP Photosmart Studio icon in the Dock.
Load originals
You can load an original for a copy or a scan job on the scanner glass.
Load an original on the scanner glass
You can copy or scan up to letter- or A4-size originals by loading them on the glass.
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							NOTE:Many of the special features will not work correctly if the glass and lid
backing are not clean. For more information, see 
Clean the device.
To load an original on the scanner glass
1.Lift the scanner lid.
2.Load your original print side down in the right front corner of the glass.
TIP:For more help on loading an original, refer to the engraved guides along
the edge of the glass.
3.Close the lid.
Select print media
The device is designed to work well with most types of office media. It is best to test a
variety of print media types before buying large quantities. Use HP media for optimum
print quality. Visit the HP Web site at 
www.hp.com for more information about HP
media.
Tips for selecting and using print media
For the best results, observe the following guidelines.
• Always use media that conforms to the device specifications. For more
information, see 
Understand specifications for supported media.
• Load only one type of media at a time into a tray.
• For Tray 1 and Tray 2, load media print-side down and aligned against the right
and back edges of the tray. Tray 2 is available with some models. For more
information, see 
Load media.
• Tray 2 is designed to hold only plain paper.
• Do not overload the trays. For more information, see 
Understand specifications for
supported media.
• To prevent jams, poor print quality, and other printing problems, avoid the following
media:
• Multipart forms
• Media that is damaged, curled, or wrinkled
• Media with cutouts or perforations
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							• Media that is heavily textured, embossed, or does not accept ink well
• Media that is too lightweight or stretches easily
Cards and envelopes
• Avoid envelopes that have a very slick finish, self-stick adhesives, clasps, or
windows. Also avoid cards and envelopes with thick, irregular, or curled edges, or
areas that are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged.
• Use tightly constructed envelopes, and make sure the folds are sharply creased.
• Load envelopes with the flaps facing up.
Photo media
• Use the Best mode to print photographs. Note that in this mode, printing takes
longer and more memory is required from your computer.
• Remove each sheet as it prints and set it aside to dry. Allowing wet media to stack
up may cause smearing.
Transparencies
• Insert transparencies with the rough side down and the adhesive strip pointing
towards the back of the device.
• Use the Normal mode to print transparencies. This mode provides longer drying
time and ensures that the ink dries completely before the next page is delivered to
the output tray.
• Remove each sheet as it prints and set it aside to dry. Allowing wet media to stack
up may cause smearing.
Custom-sized media
• Use only custom-sized media that is supported by the device.
• If your application supports custom-sized media, set the media size in the
application before printing the document. If not, set the size in the print driver. You
might need to reformat existing documents to print them correctly on custom-sized
media.
Understand specifications for supported media
Use the Understand supported sizes and Understand supported media types and
weights tables to determine the correct media to use with your device, and determine
what features will work with your media.
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Understand supported sizes
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Understand supported media types and weights
Understand supported sizes
NOTE:Tray 2 and the duplexer are available with some models.
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							Media sizeTray 1Tray 2Duplexer
Standard media sizes
U.S. Letter (216 x 279 mm; 8.5 x 11 inches)
8.5 x 13 inches (216 x 330 mm) 
U.S. Legal (216 x 356 mm; 8.5 x 14 inches) 
A4 (210 x 297 mm; 8.3 x 11.7 inches)
U.S. Executive (184 x 267 mm; 7.25 x
10.5 inches)
U.S. Statement (140 x 216 mm; 5.5 x 8.5
inches)  
B5 (182 x 257 mm; 7.17 x 10.12 inches)
A5 (148 x 210 mm; 5.8 x 8.3 inches) 
6 x 8 inches 
Borderless A4 (210 x 297 mm; 8.3 x 11.7
inches)  
Borderless A5 (148 x 210 mm; 5.8 x 8.3
inches)  
Borderless B5 (182 x 257 mm; 7.17 x
10.12 inches)  
Envelopes
U.S. #10 Envelope (105 x 241 mm; 4.12 x
9.5 inches)
  
Monarch Envelope (98 x 191 mm; 3.88 x
7.5 inches)  
HP Greeting Card Envelope (111 x 152
mm; 4.38 x 6 inches)  
A2 Envelope (111 x 146 mm; 4.37 x 5.75
inches)  
DL Envelope (110 x 220 mm; 4.3 x 8.7
inches)  
C5 Envelope (162 x 229 mm; 6.4 x 9
inches)  
C6 Envelope (114 x 162 mm; 4.5 x 6.4
inches)  
Japanese Envelope Chou #3 (120 x 235
mm; 4.7 x 9.3 inches)  
Japanese Envelope Chou #4 (90 x 205
mm; 3.5 x 8.1 inches)  
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							Media sizeTray 1Tray 2Duplexer
Cards
Index card (76.2 x 127 mm; 3 x 5 inches)
  
Index card (102 x 152 mm; 4 x 6 inches) 
Index card (127 x 203 mm; 5 x 8 inches) 
A6 card (105 x 148.5 mm; 4.13 x 5.83
inches) 
Borderless A6 card (105 x 148.5 mm;
4.13 x 5.83 inches)  
Hagaki** (100 x 148 mm; 3.9 x 5.8 inches)  
Photo media 
Photo media (76.2 x 127 mm; 3 x 5 inches)
  
Photo media (102 x 152 mm; 4 x 6 inches)  
Photo media (5 x 7 inches)  
Photo media (8 x 10 inches)  
Photo media (10 x 15 cm)  
Photo L (89 x 127 mm; 3.5 x 5 inches)  
Borderless photo media (102 x 152 mm; 4
x 6 inches)  
Borderless photo media (5 x 7 inches)  
Borderless photo media (8 x 10 inches)  
Borderless photo media (8.5 x 11 inches)  
Borderless photo media (10 x 15 cm)  
Borderless Photo L (89 x 127 mm; 3.5 x 5
inches)  
Other media 
Custom-sized media between 76.2 to 216
mm wide and 127 to 356 mm long (3 to
8.5 inches wide and 5 to 14 inches long)
  
Custom-sized media (ADF) between 127
to 216 mm wide and 241 to 305 mm long
(5 to 8.5 inches wide and 9.5 to 12 inches
long)   
Panorama (4 x 10 inches, 4 x 11 inches,
and 4 x 12 inches)  
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							Media sizeTray 1Tray 2Duplexer
Borderless panorama (4 x 10 inches, 4 x
11 inches, and 4 x 12 inches)  
** The device is compatible with plain and inkjet hagaki from Japan Post only. It is not
compatible with photo hagaki from Japan Post.
Understand supported media types and weights
NOTE:Tray 2 and the duplexer are available with some models.
TrayTypeWeightCapacity
Tray 1Paper60 to 105 g/m2
(16 to 28 lb bond)
Up to 250 sheets of
plain paper
(25 mm or 1 inch
stacked)
Transparencies Up to 70 sheets
(17 mm or 0.67 inch
stacked)
Photo media280 g/m2
(75 lb bond)
Up to 100 sheets
(17 mm or 0.67 inch
stacked)
Labels Up to 100 sheets
(17 mm or 0.67 inch
stacked)
Envelopes75 to 90 g/m2
(20 to 24 lb bond
envelope)
Up to 30 sheets
(17 mm or 0.67 inch
stacked)
CardsUp to 200 g/m2
(110 lb index)
Up to 80 cards
Tray 2Plain paper only60 to 105 g/m2
(16 to 28 lb bond)
Up to 350 sheets of
plain paper
(35 mm or 1.38 inch
stacked)
DuplexerPaper60 to 105 g/m2
(16 to 28 lb bond)
Not applicable
Output trayAll supported media Up to 150 sheets of
plain paper (text
printing)
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							Set minimum margins
The document margins must match (or exceed) these margin settings in portrait
orientation.
Media(1) Left
margin(2) Right
margin(3) Top
margin(4) Bottom
margin*
U.S. Letter
U.S. Legal
A4
U.S. Executive
U.S. Statement
8.5 x 13 inch
B5
A5
Cards
Custom-sized media
Photo media3.3 mm (0.13
inch)3.3 mm (0.13
inch)3.3 mm (0.13
inch)3.3 mm (0.13
inch)
Envelopes3.3 mm (0.13
inch)3.3 mm (0.13
inch)16.5 mm
(0.65 inch)16.5 mm
(0.65 inch)
* To achieve this margin setting on a computer running Windows, click the Advanced
tab in the print driver, and select Minimize Margins.
Load media
This section provides instructions for loading media into the device.
NOTE:Tray 2 is optional with some models of the device.
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							To load Tray 1 (main tray)
1.Lift the output tray.
2.Insert the media print-side down along the right of the tray. Make sure the stack of
media aligns with the right and back edges of the tray, and does not exceed the
line marking in the tray.
NOTE:Do not load paper while the device is printing.
3.Slide the media guides in the tray to adjust them for the media size that you have
loaded, and then lower the output tray.
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							4.Pull out the extension on the output tray.
To load Tray 2
1.Pull the tray out of the device by grasping under the front of the tray.
2.Insert the paper print-side down along the right of the tray. Make sure the stack of
paper aligns with the right and back edges of the tray, and does not exceed the
line marking in the tray.
NOTE:Tray 2 can be loaded only with plain paper.
3.Slide the media guides in the tray to adjust them for the size that you have loaded.
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							4.Gently reinsert the tray.
5.Pull out the extension on the output tray.
Configure trays
NOTE:Tray 2 is optional with some models. For ordering information, see Order
printing supplies online.
By default, the device draws media from Tray 1. If Tray 1 is empty, the device draws
media from Tray 2 (if it is installed and loaded with media). You can change this
default behavior by using the following features:
•Tray Lock: Use this feature to protect special media such as letterhead or
preprinted media from accidental use. If the device runs out of media while printing
a document, it will not use media from a locked tray to complete the print job.
•Default Tray: Use this feature to determine the first tray from which the device
draws media.
NOTE:To use the tray lock and default tray settings, you must select the
automatic tray selection option in the device software. If the device is on a network
and you set a default tray, the setting will affect all users of the device.
Tray 2 is designed to hold only plain paper.
The following table lists possible ways you can use the tray settings to meet your
printing needs.
I want to...Follow these steps
Load both trays with the same media, and
have the device pick media from one tray if
the other one is empty.•Load media in Tray 1 and Tray 2. For
more information, see Load media.
•Make sure tray lock is disabled.
Have both special media (such as
transparencies or letterhead) and plain paper
loaded in the trays.•Load special media in Tray 1 and plain
paper in Tray 2.
•Make sure tray lock is set to Tray 1.
Load media in both trays but have the device
pick media from a specific tray first.•Load media in Tray 1 and Tray 2.
•Make sure default tray is set to the
appropriate tray.
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