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3 Find more information
You can access a variety of resources, both printed and onscreen, that provide
information about setting up and using the HP All-in-One.
Setup Guide
The Setup Guide provides instructions for setting up the 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, check the Setup Guide for troubleshooting
information, or see  “
Troubleshooting” on page 87  in this onscreen Help.
Basics Guide
The Basics Guide contains an overview  of the HP All-in-One, including step-
by-step instructions for basic tasks , troubleshooting tips, and technical
information.
HP Photosmart animations
The HP Photosmart animations, located in  the relevant sections of the onscreen
Help, show you how to complete key tasks on the HP All-in-One. You will learn
how to load paper, insert a memory card, replace the print cartridges, and scan
originals.
Onscreen Help
The onscreen Help provides detailed instructions on using all features of the
HP All-in-One.
•The  How Do I?  section provides links so you can quickly find information
on performing common tasks.
•The  HP All-in-One overview  section provides general information about
the main features of the HP All-in-One.
•The  Troubleshooting  section provides information about resolving errors
you might encounter with the HP All-in-One.
Readme
The Readme file contains the most recent information which might not be found
in other publications.
Install the software to access the Readme file.
www.hp.com/supportIf you have Internet access, you can get help and support from the HP Web
site. This Web site offers technical  support, drivers, supplies, and ordering
information.
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4 How do I?
This section contains links to commonly performed tasks, such as sharing and printing
photos and optimizing your print jobs.
•“
How do I make a borderless copy of a photo?” on page 58
•“
How do I print borderless photos on 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) paper?” on page 36
•“
How do I get the best print quality?” on page 32
•“
How do I print on both sides of the paper?” on page 40
•“
How do I make multiple copies of a document?” on page 56
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5 Connection information
The HP All-in-One comes equipped with a USB port so you can connect directly to a
computer using a USB cable. You can also share the product over an existing home
network.
This section contains the following topics:
•
Supported connection types
•
Use printer sharing
Supported connection types
The following table contains a list of supported connection types.
DescriptionRecommended number
of connected
computers for best
performanceSupported software
featuresSetup instructions
USB connectionOne computer connected
with a USB cable to the
rear USB 2.0 High Speed
port on the HP All-in-One.All features are
supported.Follow the Setup Guide
for detailed instructions.
Printer sharingUp to five computers.
The host computer must
be on at all times in order
to print from the other
computers.All features resident on
the host computer are
supported. Only printing
is supported from the
other computers.Follow the instructions in
“Use printer sharing”
on page 13 .
Use printer sharing
If your computer is on a network, and another computer on the network has an HP All-
in-One connected to it by a USB cable, you can print to that printer using printer sharing.
The computer directly connected to  the HP All-in-One acts as the host for the printer and
has full software functiona lity. The other computer, which is referred to as a  client, has
access only to the print features. You must perform other functions, such as scanning
and copying, from the host computer or from the control panel on the HP All-in-One.
To enable printer sharing on a Windows computer
▲ Refer to the user guide that came with your computer or see the Windows onscreen
Help.
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6 Load originals and load paper
You can load many different types and sizes of paper in the HP All-in-One, including letter
or A4 paper, photo paper, transparencies, and envelopes. By default, the HP All-in-One
is set to detect the size and type of paper you load in the input tray automatically and then
adjust its settings to generate the highest quality output for that paper.
If you are using special papers, such as pho to paper, transparency film, envelopes, or
labels, or if you experience poor print quality using the  Automatic setting, you can
manually set the paper size and type for print and copy jobs.
This section contains the following topics:
•
Load originals
•
Choose papers for printing and copying
•
Load paper
•
Avoid paper jams
Load originals
You can copy or scan up to letter- or A4-size originals and thick publications by loading
them on the glass.
To load an original on the glass
1. Lift the lid to the open position.
2.Load your original print side down on 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.
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3.Close the lid.
To load a thick publication on the glass
1. Lift the lid to the open position, grasp the sides of the lid, and then push the lid away
from the product until it comes off.
2.Load the thick publication print side down on the right front corner of the glass.
TIP: For more help on loading the thick publication, refer to the engraved guides
along the edge of the glass.
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3.Place the lid over the thick publication while you are copying or scanning.
4.When you finish copying or scanning, replace the lid by inserting the tabs on the lid
back into the appropriate slots of the product.
Choose papers for printing and copying
You can use different types and sizes of paper in the HP All-in-One. Review the following
recommendations to get the best printing and copying quality. If you use plain or photo
paper, the HP All-in-One can automatically detect the paper type and size. If you use
other types of paper, change the paper type and size settings in the software.
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