HP Photosmart C4183 User Manual

							NoteIf you are using letter or A4 paper or smaller, make sure the tray
extender is open all the way.
2. Tap a stack of paper on a flat surface to align the edges, and then check the paper for the following:
– Make sure it is free of rips, dust, wrinkles, and curled or bent edges.
– Make sure all the paper in the stack is the same size and type.
3. Insert the stack of paper into the input tray with the short edge forward and the print side down. Slide the stack of paper forward until it stops.
Caution Make sure that the HP All-in-One is idle and silent when you
load paper into the input tray. If the HP All-in-One is servicing the print
cartridges or otherwise engaged in a task, the paper stop inside the
device might not be in place. You could push the paper too far forward,
causing the HP All-in-One to eject blank pages.
Tip If you are using letterhead, insert the top of the page first with the
print side down.
4. Slide the paper-width guide inward until it stops at the edge of the paper. Do not overload the input tray; make sure the stack of paper fits within the input
tray and is no higher than the top of the paper-width guide.
Note When you use legal-size paper, leave the tray extender closed.
To load 10 x 15 cm ( 4 x 6 inch) photo paper using the photo paper cassette
1. Remove all paper from the input tray.
2. Pop out the photo paper cassette using the grooves.
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							3. Pull the photo paper cassette towards you.
4. Load up to 20 sheets of paper print side down in the photo paper cassette.
5. Adjust the paper-length and paper-width guides to fit the loaded paper.
6. Line up the photo paper cassette with the right side of the input tray, and thenslide it into the printer until it stops.
7. Pull the tray extender out to hold your printed photos.
8. When you finish printing, remove the photo paper cassette and store it in the
cassette storage area on the left side of the HP All-in-One.
Tip You can store your photo paper in the stowed photo paper cassette
when not printing. This protects the photo paper from rips, wrinkles, and
curled or bent edges.
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							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 be the same size and type.
● Adjust the paper-width guide in the input tray to fit snugly against all paper. Make
sure the paper-width guide does not bend the paper in the input tray.
● Do not force paper too far forward in the input tray.
● Use paper types that are recommended for the HP All-in-One.
Make a copy
You can make quality copies from the control panel.
To make a copy from the control panel
1. Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray.
2. Load your original print side down in  the right front corner of the glass.
3. Press  Start Copy Black  or Start Copy Color  to begin copying.
Scan an image
You can start a scan from your computer  or from the HP All-in-One. This section
explains how to scan from the control panel of the HP All-in-One only.
To use the scan features, the HP  All-in-One and computer must be connected and
turned on. The HP Photosmart Software (Windows) or HP Photosmart Mac Software
(Mac) must also be installed and running  on your computer prior to scanning.
● On a Windows computer, look for the  HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the
Windows system tray (at the lower right side of the screen, near the time) to verify
the software is running.
Note Closing 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 your scanned images. For
more information, see the onscreen Help that came with the HP All-in-One.
To scan to a computer
1. Load your original print side down in  the right front corner of the glass.
2. Press  Start Scan .
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							3. Press OK to select the default application to receive the scan, or press  to
select a different application, and then press  OK.
A preview image of the scan appears on your computer, where you can edit it.
4. Make any edits to the preview image, and then click  Accept when you are
finished.
Print 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos
You can select specific photos on your memory card  to print as 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6
inch) photos.
To print one or more 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos
1. Insert your 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 that card.
– Top slot : xD-Picture Card
– Second slot from top : Memory Stick, Magic Gate Memory Stick, Memory
Stick Duo (with user-supplied adapter), Memory Stick Pro
– Third slot from top : CompactFlash (I, II)
– Bottom slot : Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure MultiMedia Card
2. Press  OK to select  Print.
When you press  OK, the most recent photo on your memory card appears on the
display.
3. Press 
 or  to scroll through the photos on your memory card.
4. When the photo you want to print appears, press  OK.
5. Press  OK to select  4 x 6.
6. Press 
 or  to highlight a paper size, and then press  OK.
The following options are available:
– Print one 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) borderless photo on each sheet of 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo paper
– Print up to three 10 x 15 cm  (4 x 6 inch) photos with borders on a full-size
sheet of paper
When you press  OK, the selected photo reappears.
7. (Optional) Change print settings or select additional photos to print. For
information on these options, see the onscreen  Help that came with your HP All-
in-One.
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							8. When you are done changing print settings and selecting photos, press OK to
display the selection menu.
9. Press 
 to highlight  Done Selecting , and then press  OK.
The  Print Summary  screen appears.
10. Press 
 or  to highlight one of the following options, and then press  OK.
Print Options
Enables you to manually specify the type of paper on which
you are printing and whether you want to print a date and
time stamp on your photo.
By default, the  Paper Type is set to Automatic  and the Date
Stamp  setting is set to  Off. If you want, you can change the
defaults of these settings with the  Set New Defaults option.
Print PreviewDisplays a preview of what your printed page will look like.
This enables you to verify your settings before printing and
wasting paper and ink on potential mistakes.
Print NowPrints your photos with the size and layout you selected.
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 paper or transparency film, or use special features.
To print from a software application (Windows)
1. Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray.
2. On the  File menu in your software application, click  Print.
3. Make sure the HP All-in-One is the selected printer.
4. If you need to change settings, click the button that opens the  Properties dialog
box.
Depending on your software application, this button might be called  Properties,
Options , Printer Setup , Printer , or Preferences .
5. Select the appropriate options for your print job by using the features available on
the various tabs.
6. Click  OK to close the  Properties dialog box.
7. Click  Print or OK  to begin printing.
To print from a software application (Mac)
1. Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray.
2. From the  File menu in your software application, choose  Page Setup.
3. Make sure the HP All-in-One is the selected printer.
4. Specify the page attributes:
– Choose the paper size.
– Select the orientation.
– Enter the scaling percentage.
5. Click  OK.
6. From the  File menu in your software application, choose  Print.
The  Print  dialog box appears, and the  Copies & Pages panel opens.
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							7. Change the print settings for each option in the pop-up menu, as appropriate foryour project.
8. Click  Print to begin printing.
Replace the print cartridges
Follow these instructions when the ink level is low.
Note 1 When the ink level for the print cartridge is low, a message appears
on the display. You can also check the ink levels by using the HP Photosmart
Mac Software on your computer.
Note 2 When the ink level for the print cartridge is low, a message appears
on the display. You can also check the ink levels by using the  Printer Toolbox
available through the HP Photosmart Software on your computer or through
the  Print Properties  dialog box on your computer.
When you receive a low-ink warning message on the display, make sure you have a
replacement print cartridge available. You should  also replace the print cartridges
when you see faded text or if you  experience print quality issues related to the print
cartridges.
To order print cartridges for the HP All-in-One, go to  www.hp.com/learn/suresupply. If
prompted, choose your country/region, follow the prompts to select your product, and
then click one of the shopping links on the page.
Tip You can also use these instructions  to replace the black print cartridge
with a photo print cartridge for printing high-quality color photos.
To replace the print cartridges
1. Make sure the HP All-in-One is on.
Caution If the HP All-in-One is off when you open the print cartridge door
to access the print cartridges, the HP All-in-One will not release the
cartridges for changing. You might damage the HP All-in-One if the print
cartridges are not docked safely when you try to remove them.
2. Open the print cartridge door. The print carriage moves to the far right side of the HP All-in-One.
1Print cartridge door
2Print carriage
3. Wait until the print carriage is idle and silent, and then lightly press down on aprint cartridge to release it.
If you are replacing the tri-color print  cartridge, remove the print cartridge from the
slot on the left.
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							If you are replacing the black or photo print cartridge, remove the print cartridge
from the slot on the right.
1Print cartridge slot for the tri-color print cartridge
2Print cartridge slot for the black and photo print cartridges
4. Pull the print cartridge toward you out of its slot.
5. If you are removing the black print cartridge in order to install the photo print cartridge, 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 Program is available in many
countries/regions, and lets you recycle used print cartridges free of charge. For
more information, go to the following website:
www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/inkjet.html
6. Remove the new print cartridge from  its packaging and, being careful to touch
only the black plastic, gently remove the plastic tape by using the pink pull tab.
1Copper-colored contacts
2Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing)
3Ink nozzles under tape
Caution Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles.
Touching these parts can result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical
connections.
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							7. 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.
8. Close the print cartridge door.
Clean the HP All-in-One
To ensure that your copies and scans remain clear, you might need to clean the glass
and lid backing. You might also want to dust the exterior of the HP All-in-One.
●Clean the glass
● Clean the lid backing
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.
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							CautionDo not use abrasives, acetone, benzene, or carbon
tetrachloride on the glass, since they can damage it. Do not place or spray
liquid directly on the glass. The liquid might seep under the glass and
damage the device.
3. Dry the glass with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth to prevent spotting.
4. Plug in the power cord, and then turn on the HP All-in-One.
Clean the lid backing
Minor debris can accumulate on the white document backing located underneath the
lid of the HP All-in-One.
To clean the lid backing
1. Turn off the HP All-in-One, unplug the power cord, and raise the lid.
2. Clean the white document backing with a soft cloth or sponge slightly moistened with a mild soap and warm water.
Wash the backing gently to loosen debris. Do not scrub the backing.
3. Dry the backing with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth.
Caution Do not use paper-based wipes, as these might scratch the
backing.
4. If further cleaning is needed, repeat the previous steps using isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol, and wipe the backing thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any
residual alcohol.
Caution Be careful not to spill alcohol on the glass or exterior of the
HP All-in-One, as this might damage the device.
5. Plug in the power cord, and then turn on the HP All-in-One.
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							2Troubleshooting and support
This chapter contains troubleshooting information for the HP All-in-One. Specific information is
provided for installation and configuration issues, and some operational topics. For more
troubleshooting information, see the onscreen Help that came with your software.
Many issues are caused when the HP All-in-One is connected to the computer using a USB
cable before the HP All-in-One software is installed on the computer. If you connected the HP All-
in-One to your computer before the software installation screen prompts you to do so, you must
follow these steps:
Troubleshooting common setup issues
1. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer.
2. Uninstall the software (if you have already installed it).
3. Restart your computer.
4. Turn off the HP All-in-One, wait one minute, then restart it.
5. Reinstall the HP All-in-One software.
Caution Do not connect the USB cable to the computer until prompted by the software
installation screen.
For support contact information, see the inside back cover of this guide.
Uninstall and reinstall the software
If your installation is incomplete, or if you connected the USB cable to the computer before
prompted by the software installation screen, you might need to uninstall and then reinstall the
software. Do not simply delete the HP All-in-One  application files from your computer. Make sure
to remove them properly using the uninstall utility provided when you installed the software that
came with the HP All-in-One.
To uninstall from a Windows computer and then reinstall
1. On the Windows taskbar, click  Start, Settings , Control Panel .
2. Double-click  Add/Remove Programs .
3. Select the HP All-in-One, and then click  Change/Remove.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
4. Disconnect the HP All-in-One from your computer.
5. Restart your computer.
Note It is important that you disconnect the HP All-in-One before restarting your
computer. Do not connect the HP All-in-One  to your computer until after you have
reinstalled the software.
6. Insert the HP All-in-One CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive and then start the Setup program.
7. Follow the onscreen instructions and the instructions provided in the Setup Guide that came with the HP All-in-One.
When the software installation is complete, the  HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon appears in the
Windows system tray.
To verify that the software is properly installed, double-click the HP Solution Center icon on the
desktop. If the HP Solution Center shows the essential icons ( Scan Picture and Scan
Document ), the software has been properly installed.
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