HP Photosmart C3183 User Manual

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A variety of resources, both printed and onscreen, provide information about setting
up and using the HP All-in-One.
●Setup Guide
The Setup Guide provides instructions for setting up your HP All-in-One and
installing software. Make sure you follow the steps in the Setup Guide in order.
If you have problems during setup, see Troubleshooting in the last section of the
Setup Guide, or see  Troubleshooting and support  on page 18 in this guide.
● HP Photosmart Software Tour  (Windows)...

To load an original on the glass
1. Lift the lid on the HP All-in-One.
2. Load your original print side down in the right front corner of the glass.
TipFor more help on loading an original, refer to the engraved guides
along the edge of the glass.
3. Close the lid.
To load 10 x 15 cm ( 4 x 6 inch) photo paper in the input tray
1. Remove all paper from the input tray.
2. Insert the stack of photo paper into the far-right side of the input tray with the short edge forward and the print side down. Slide the...

For best results, set the paper type and paper size before copying or printing.
Avoid paper jams
To help avoid paper jams, follow these guidelines.
●Remove printed papers from the output tray frequently.
● Prevent curled or wrinkled paper by storing all unused paper flat in a resealable
bag.
● Ensure that paper loaded in the input tray lays  flat and the edges are not bent or
torn.
● Do not combine different paper types and paper sizes in the input tray; the entire
stack of paper in the input tray must...

NoteClosing the  HP Digital Imaging Monitor  icon in the Windows
system tray can cause the HP All-in-One to lose some of its scan
functionality. If this happens, you can restore full functionality by restarting
your computer or by starting the HP Photosmart Software.
● On a Mac, the software is always running.
Tip You can use the HP Photosmart  Software (Windows) or HP Photosmart
Mac Software (Mac) to scan images, including panorama images. Using this
software, you can also edit, print, and even share...

In order to print photos from a proof sheet you must complete the following tasks,
explained in detail in the procedures below.
● Print a proof sheet of the photos on your memory card
● Complete the proof sheet
● Scan the proof sheet
To print a proof sheet
1. Remove any orignals loaded on the glass.
2. Insert a memory card into the appropriate slot on the HP All-in-One. The HP All-in-One supports the memory cards described below. Each type of
memory card can only be inserted in the appropriate slot for...

2. Make sure the same memory card you used to print the proof sheet is still
inserted in the HP All-in-One when you scan that proof sheet.
3. Make sure you have photo paper loaded in the input tray.
4. Press  Proof Sheet .
The HP All-in-One scans the proof sheet and prints the selected photos.
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...

The Print  dialog box appears, and the  Copies & Pages panel opens.
7. Change the print settings for each option in the pop-up menu, as appropriate for your project.
8. Click  Print to begin printing.
Replace the print cartridges
Follow these instructions when the ink level is low.
Note When the ink level for the print cartridge is low, a message appears on
your computer screen. You can also check  the ink levels by using the software
installed with the HP All-in-One.
When you receive a low-ink warning...

1Print cartridge slot for the tri-color print cartridge
2Print cartridge slot for the black and photo print cartridges
5. Pull the print cartridge toward you out of its slot.
6. If you are removing the black print cartridge in order to install the photo printcartridge, store the black print cartridge in  the print cartridge protector or an
airtight plastic container.
If you are removing the print cartridge because it is low or out of ink, recycle the
print cartridge. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling...

8. Slide the new print cartridge forward into the empty slot. Then gently push on the
upper part of the print cartridge forward until it clicks into the socket.
If you are installing the tri-color print  cartridge, slide it into the left slot.
If you are installing a black or photo  print cartridge, slide it into the right slot.
9. Close the print cartridge door.
If you installed a new print cartridge, the HP All-in-One prints a print cartridge
alignment sheet.
NoteIf you have colored paper loaded in the...

Clean the glass
Glass that is dirty from fingerprints, smudges, hair, and dust on the main glass surface
slows down performance and affects the accuracy of some features.
To clean the glass
1. Turn off the HP All-in-One, unplug the power cord, and raise the lid.
2. Clean the glass with a soft cloth or sponge slightly moistened with a nonabrasive
glass cleaner.
Caution Do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene, or carbon
tetrachloride on the glass, since they can damage it. Do not place or spray
liquid...