HP Photosmart C3183 User Manual
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Contents 1 HP All-in-One overview........................................................................................2 The HP All-in-One at a glance........................... .....................................................3 Control panel buttons.............................................................................................4 Status light overview...............................................................................................5 Use the HP Photosmart software...........................................................................7 Find more information............................... ..............................................................8 Access the onscreen Help......................................................................................8 Load originals and load paper................................................................................8 Avoid paper jams..................................................................................................10 Make a copy.........................................................................................................10 Scan an image......................................................................................................10 Print photos using a proof sheet...........................................................................11 Print from a software application.. ........................................................................13 Replace the print cartridges..................................................................................14 Clean the HP All-in-One........................................ ...............................................16 2 Troubleshooting and support ............................................................................18 Uninstall and reinstall the software.......................................................................18 Hardware setup troubleshooting................. ..........................................................19 Error conditions................................................ ....................................................21 Clear paper jams..................................................................................................21 Print cartridge troubleshooting.............................. ................................................22 Before you call HP customer support.. ......................................................... ........23 3 Technical information ........................................................................................24 System requirements................... .........................................................................24 Paper specifications.................... .........................................................................24 Print specifications..................... ...........................................................................24 Copy specifications............... ................................................................................25 Scan specifications......... ......................................................................................25 Physical specifications.................. ........................................................................25 Power specifications.................. ...........................................................................25 Environmental specifications........................................ ........................................25 Acoustic information.............................................. ...............................................25 Environmental product stewardship program............... ................ ........................25 Regulatory notices............................................. ...................................................26 Warranty...............................................................................................................27 Index ...........................................................................................................................28 Basics Guide 1
1HP All-in-One overview Use the HP All-in-One to quickly and easily accomplish tasks such as making a copy, scanning documents, or printing photos from a memory card. You can access many HP All-in-One functions directly from the control panel, without turning on your computer. Note This guide introduces basic operations and troubleshooting, as well as providing information for contacting HP support and ordering supplies. The onscreen Help details the full range of features and functions, including use of the HP Photosmart software that came with the HP All-in-One. For more information, see Access the onscreen Help on page 8. Copy The HP All-in-One allows you to produce high-quality color and black-and-white copies on a variety of paper types. You can enlarge or reduce the size of an original to fit a specific paper size, adjust the copy quality, and make high-quality copies of photos, including borderless copies. Scan Scanning is the process of converting text and pictures into an electronic format for your computer. You can scan almost anything (photos, magazine articles and text documents) on the HP All-in-One. Print photos The HP All-in-One is equipped with memory card slots which enable you to insert a memory card and begin printing photos from your digital camera without uploading your photos to a computer first. Additionally, if the HP All-in-One is connected to a computer with a USB cable, you can also transfer your photos to the computer to print, edit, or share. Warning Do not insert more than one memory card at a time. If more than one memory card is inserted, unrecoverable data loss might occur. Print from your computer The HP All-in-One can be used with any software application that allows printing. You can print a range of projects, such as borderless images, newsletters, greeting cards, iron-on transfers, and posters. 2 HP Photosmart C3100 All-in-One series HP All-in-One overview
The HP All-in-One at a glance LabelDescription 1Control panel 2On button 3Photosmart Express button (left) and Proof Sheet button (right) 4Memory card slots 5Input tray 6Paper tray extender 7Paper-width guide 8Print cartridge door 9Glass 10Lid backing Basics Guide 3 HP All-in-One overview
LabelDescription 1Rear door 2Rear USB port 3Power connection* * Use only with the power adapter supplied by HP. Control panel buttons LabelIconName and Description 1Check Paper/Check Print Cartridge : Indicates the need to load paper, remove a paper jam, reinsert the print cartridge, replace the print cartridge, or close the print cartridge door. 2Cancel button: Stops a task or resets settings. 3Paper Type button: Changes the paper type setting to match the type of paper loaded in the paper tray (plain or photo paper). The default setting is plain paper. 4Quality button: Changes the copy quality. The default quality for plain paper is one star. The default quality for photo paper is two stars. Chapter 1 4 HP Photosmart C3100 All-in-One series HP All-in-One overview
LabelIconName and Description 5Size button: Changes the image size to 100% ( Actual Size ), fits it to the page ( Resize to Fit), or prints borderless images ( Borderless). The default setting is 100% for plain paper and borderless for photo paper. 6Copies button: Specifies the desired number of copies. If there is an error, the letter E appears on the display. 7Start Copy Black button: Makes a black-and-white copy. In certain situations (for example, after clearing a paper jam), this button resumes printing. 8Start Copy Color button: Starts a color copy. In certain situations (for example, after clearing a paper jam), this button resumes printing. 9Start Scan/Reprints button: Starts a scan. 10On: Turns the HP All-in-One on or off. When the HP All-in-One is off, a minimal amount of power is still supplied to the device. To completely remove power, turn the HP All-in-One off, and then unplug the power cord. 11Photosmart Express button: Launches the HP Photosmart Express software application on your computer for printing, editing, and sharing photos. 12Proof Sheet button: Prints a proof sheet when a memory has been inserted in the HP All-in-One. A proof sheet shows thumbnail views of all the photos on the memory card. You can select photos on the proof sheet, then print those photos by scanning the proof sheet. You do not need to connect the HP All- in-One to a computer to print a proof sheet from a memory card. Status light overview Several indicator lights inform you of the status of the HP All-in-One. (continued) Basics Guide 5HP All-in-One overview
LabelDescription 1Check Paper light 2Check Print Cartridge light 3Copy button lights (for the Start Copy Black and Start Copy Color buttons) 4On button The following table describes common situations and explains what the lights mean. Light status What it means All lights are off.The HP All-in-One is turned off. Press the On button to turn on the device. The On light and one of the copy button lights are on.The HP All-in-One is ready for printing, scanning, or copying. The On light is blinking.The HP All-in-One is busy with a print, scan, copy, or maintenance task such as aligning the print cartridges. The On light blinks quickly for 3 seconds and then is on steady.You pressed a button while the HP All-in-One is already busy with a print, scan, copy, or maintenance task such as aligning the print cartridges. The On light blinks for 20 seconds and then is on steady.You pressed the Start Scan/Reprints button and there was no response from the computer. Chapter 1 6 HP Photosmart C3100 All-in-One series HP All-in-One overview
Light statusWhat it means The Check Paper light is blinking.●The HP All-in-One is out of paper. ● The HP All-in-One has a paper jam. ● The paper size setting does not match the paper size detected in the input tray. For more information, check the computer screen for an error message. The Check Print Cartridge light is blinking.● The print cartridge door is open. ● The print cartridges are missing or not seated correctly. ● The tape was not removed from the print cartridge. ● The print cartridge is not intended for use in this HP All-in-One. ● The print cartridge might be defective. The Check Paper and Check Print Cartridge lights are blinking.The print carriage has stalled. Turn the HP All-in-One off, remove any objects that are blocking the print carriage (including any packing materials), and then turn the HP All-in-One on again. The Check Paper, and Check Print Cartridge, and copy button lights are blinking.The control panel overlay is not attached, or not attached properly. For information on attaching the control panel overlay, see the Setup Guide. The On, Check Paper, and Check Print Cartridge lights are blinking.Scanner failure. Turn off the HP All-in-One, then on again. If the problem persists, contact HP Support. All lights are blinking.The HP All-in-One has a fatal error. 1. Turn the HP All-in-One off. 2. Unplug the power cord. 3. Wait a minute, then plug the power cord back in. 4. Turn the HP All-in-One back on. If the problem persists, contact HP Support. Use the HP Photosmart software You can use the HP Photosmart software to access many features not available from the control panel. The HP Photosmart software provides a fast and easy way to make prints of your photos or to purchase prints online. It also provides access to other basic HP Photosmart software features, such as saving, viewing, and sharing your photos. For more information on using the HP Photosmart software, see the HP Photosmart Software Help . (continued) Basics Guide 7HP All-in-One overview