HP Photosmart C4180 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 features............................................................................................4 Use the HP Photosmart software...........................................................................6 Find more information............................... ..............................................................6 Access the onscreen Help......................................................................................6 Load originals and load paper................................................................................7 Avoid paper jams..................................................................................................10 Make a copy.........................................................................................................10 Scan an image......................................................................................................10 Print 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos.....................................................................11 Print from a software application.. ........................................................................12 Replace the print cartridges..................................................................................13 Clean the HP All-in-One........................................ ...............................................15 2 Troubleshooting and support ............................................................................17 Uninstall and reinstall the software.......................................................................17 Hardware setup troubleshooting................. ..........................................................18 Clear paper jams..................................................................................................20 Print cartridge troubleshooting.............................. ................................................22 Before you call HP customer support.. ......................................................... ........22 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............................................. ...................................................25 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 6. Copy The HP All-in-One enables you to produce high-quality color and black-and-white copies on a variety of paper types, including transparencies. You can enlarge or reduce the size of an original to fit a specific paper size, adjust the darkness of the copy, and use special features to 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 photots The HP All-in-One is equipped with memory card slots which enable you to insert a memory card and begin printing or editing photos 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. WarningDo 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 C4100 All-in-One series HP All-in-One overview
The HP All-in-One at a glance LabelDescription 1Color graphics display (also referred to as the display) 2Control panel 3Photo paper cassette 4Memory card slots 5Input tray 6Paper tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender) 7Paper-width guide 8Print cartridge door 9Glass 10Lid backing LabelDescription 1Rear door Basics Guide3 HP All-in-One overview
LabelDescription 2Rear USB port 3Power connection* * Use only with the power adapter supplied by HP. Control panel features The following diagram and related table provide a quick reference to the HP All-in- One control panel features. LabelName and Description 1Color graphics display (also referred to as the display): View menus, photos, and messages. The display can be pulled up and angled for better viewing. Chapter 1 (continued) 4 HP Photosmart C4100 All-in-One series HP All-in-One overview
LabelName and Description 2Directional pad: Navigates through menu options. 3On button: 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. 4Attention light : Indicates a problem occurred. See the display for more information. 5Back button: Returns to previous screen. 6Setup : Accesses the menu system for reports and maintenance. 7Preview : Displays a preview of a scan, copy, or photo job. 8Photo Fix : Adjusts a photo for viewing or printing. Features include color effects, photo brightness, frames, and red-eye removal. Press this button to switch this feature on and off. Photo Fix is on by default. 9Photosmart Express : Launches the Photosmart Express menu for printing, editing, and sharing photos. 10Scan Menu : Opens the Scan Menu. 11Copy Menu : Selects copy options, such as number of copies, paper size, and paper type. 12Start Copy Black : Starts a black-and-white copy. 13Start Copy Color: Starts a color copy. 14Start Scan: Starts a scan job and sends it to the destination you selected using the Scan Menu button. 15Print Photos : Prints all selected images in color. 16Reprints: Scans the original on the glass and launches the Photosmart Express menu. 17Cancel : Stops the current operation, exits a menu, or exits settings. 18Help: Opens the Help menu on the display. 19Rotate : Rotates the currently displayed photo on the display 90 degrees. Subsequent presses continue to rotate the photo 90 degrees. 20Zoom Out : Zooms out to show more of a photo on the display. 21Zoom In: Zooms in to enlarge the image on the display. You can also use this button to adjust the crop box when printing. 22OK : Selects a menu, setting, or value displayed on the display. (continued) Basics Guide 5HP All-in-One overview
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 . Find more information 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 17 in this guide. ● HP Photosmart Software Tour (Windows) The HP Photosmart Software Tour is a fun, interactive way to get a brief overview of the software included with your HP All-in-One. Youll learn how the software you installed with your HP All-in-One can help you edit, organize, and print your photos. ● Onscreen Help The onscreen Help provides detailed instructions on features of your HP All-in- One that are not described in this User Guide, including features that are only available using the software you installed with your HP All-in-One. For more information, see Access the onscreen Help on page 6. ● Readme The Readme file contains the most recent information which might be not be found in other publications. Install the software to access the Readme file. ● www.hp.com /support If you have Internet access, you can get help and support from the HP website. This website offers technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information. Access the onscreen Help This guide describes a sampling of the features available, so you can get started using the HP All-in-One. Explore the onscreen Help that came with your device for information on all the features that the HP All-in-One supports. To access the HP Photosmart Software Help on a Windows computer 1. In the HP Solution Center, click the tab for the HP All-in-One. 2. In the Device Support area, click Onscreen Guide or Troubleshooting . – If you click Onscreen Guide , a pop-up menu appears. You can choose to open the welcome page for the entire Help system or to go specifically to the Help for the HP All-in-One. – If you click Troubleshooting , the Troubleshooting and support page opens. Chapter 1 6 HP Photosmart C4100 All-in-One series HP All-in-One overview
To access the HP Photosmart Mac Help ➔ On the Help menu in the HP Photosmart Studio, choose HP Photosmart Mac Help . The HP Photosmart Mac Help appears. Load originals and load paper You can copy or scan up to letter- or A4-size originals by loading them on the glass. 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 full-size paper 1. Slide the paper-width guide to its outermost position. Basics Guide 7 HP All-in-One overview