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7 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.
This section contains the following topics:
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Print from a software application
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Make the HP All-in-One the default printer
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Change the print settings for the current job
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Change the default print settings
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Printing shortcuts
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Perform special print jobs
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Stop a print job
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
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 product 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 .
NOTE:When printing a photo, you must select options for the specific photo
paper and photo enhancement.
5. Select the appropriate options for your print  job by using the features available in the
Advanced , Printing Shortcuts , Features , and Color  tabs.
TIP: You can easily select the appropriate options for your print job by choosing
one of the pr edefined print tasks on the  Printing Shortcuts tab. Click a type of
print task in the  Printing Shortcuts  list. The default settings for that type of print
task are set and summarized on the  Printing Shortcuts tab. If necessary, you
can adjust the settings here and save your custom settings as a new printing
shortcut. To save a custom printing sh ortcut, select the shortcut and click Save
As . To delete a shortcut, select the shortcut and click  Delete.
6.Click  OK to close the  Properties dialog box.
7. Click  Print or OK  to begin printing.
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Make the HP All-in-One the default printer
You can set the HP All-in-One as the default printer to use from all software applications.
This means that the HP All-in-One is automatically selected in the printer list when you
select Print from the  File menu in a software application. The default printer is
automatically select ed when you click the  Print button in the toolbar of most software
applications. For more information, see the Windows Help.
Change the print settings  for the current job
You can customize the print settings of the HP All-in-One to handle nearly any print task.
This section contains the following topics:
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Set the paper size
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Set the paper type for printing
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View the print resolution
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Change the print speed or quality
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Change the page orientation
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Scale the document size
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Change the saturation, brightness, or color tone
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Preview your print job
Set the paper size
The  Size  setting helps the HP All-in-One determine the printable area on the page. Some
of the paper size choices have a borderless equivalent, which allows you to print to the
top, bottom, and side edges of the paper.
Usually, you set the paper size in the software application you used to create your
document or project. However, if you are using custom-size paper, or if you cannot set
the paper size from your software application, you can change the paper size in the
Properties  dialog box before printing.
To set the paper size
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 product is  the selected printer.
4. 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. Click the  Features  tab.
6. In the  Resizing Options  area, click the appropriate paper size from the  Size list.
The following table lists the suggested paper size settings for the different types of
paper you can load in the input tray. Make sure to look at the long list of choices in
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the Size  list to see if a defined paper size already exists for the type of paper you are
using.
Paper typeSuggested paper size settings
Copier, multi-purpose, or
plain papersLetter or A4
EnvelopesAppropriate listed envelope size
Greeting-card papersLetter or A4
Index cardsAppropriate listed card size (if listed sizes are not appropriate,
you can specify a custom paper size)
Inkjet papersLetter or A4
Iron-on T-shirt transfersLetter or A4
LabelsLetter or A4
LegalLegal
LetterheadLetter or A4
Panorama photo paperAppropriate listed panorama size (if listed sizes are not
appropriate, you can specify a custom paper size)
Photo papers10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with or without tab), up to 13 x 18 cm
(5 x 7 inch) (with or without tab), letter, A4, or an appropriate
listed size
Transparency filmsLetter or A4
Custom-size papersCustom paper size
Set the paper ty pe for printing
If you print on special papers, such as photo paper, transparency film, envelopes, or
labels, or if you experience poor print quality, you can set the paper type manually.
To set the paper  type for printing
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 product is  the selected printer.
4. 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. Click the  Features  tab.
6. In the  Basic Options  area, from the  Paper Type drop-down list, select  More.
7. Select the type of paper that you have loaded, and then click  OK.
View the print resolution
The printer software displays the print resolution in dots per inch (dpi). The dpi varies
according to the paper type and print quality that you select in the printer software.
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To view the print resolution
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 product is  the selected printer.
4. 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. Click the  Features  tab.
6. In the  Print Quality  drop-down list, select the appropriate print quality setting for your
project.
7. In the  Paper Type  drop-down list, select the type of paper that you have loaded.
8. Click the  Resolution  button to view the print resolution dpi.
Change the print speed or quality
The HP All-in-One automatically chooses a print quality and speed setting depending on
the paper type setting you select. You can also change the print quality setting to
customize the speed and quality of the print process.
To select a print speed or quality
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 product is  the selected printer.
4. 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. Click the  Features  tab.
6. In the  Print Quality  drop-down list, select the appropriate quality setting for your
project.
NOTE: To view the maximum dpi that the product will print, click  Resolution.
7.In the  Paper Type  drop-down list, select the type of paper that you have loaded.
Change the page orientation
The page orientation setting allows you to print your document vertically or horizontally
on the page.
Usually, you set the page orientation in the software application you used to create your
document or project. However, if you are using custom-size or special HP paper, or if you
cannot set the page orientation from your software application, you can change the page
orientation in the  Properties dialog box before printing.
To change the page orientation
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 product is  the selected printer.
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4.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. Click the  Features  tab.
6. In the  Basic Options  area, do one of the following:
• Click  Portrait to print the document vertically on the page.
• Click  Landscape  to print the document horizontally on the page.
Scale the document size
The HP All-in-One allows you to print the document at a different size than the original.
To scale the document size
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 product is  the selected printer.
4. 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. Click the  Features  tab.
6. In the  Resizing options  area, click Scale to paper size , and then click the
appropriate paper size from the drop-down list.
Change the saturation, brightness, or color tone
You can change the intensity of colors and the level of darkness in your printout by
adjusting the  Saturation, Brightness , or Color Tone  options.
To change the saturation, brightness, or color tone
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 product is  the selected printer.
4. 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. Click the  Color tab.
6. Click the  More Color Options  button.
7. Move the sliders to adjust the  Saturation, Brightness , or Color Tone .
• Brightness  indicates the lightness or darkness of the printed document.
• Saturation  is the relative puri ty of printed colors.
• Color Tone  affects the perceived warmth or coolness of printed colors, by adding
more orange or blue tones, respectively, to your image.
Preview your print job
You can preview your print job before sending it to the HP All-in-One. This helps to prevent
wasting paper and ink on projects that do not print as expected.
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To preview your print job
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 product is  the selected printer.
4. 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 print settings appropriate for your project on each of the tabs in the dialog
box.
6. Click the  Features  tab.
7. Select the  Show Preview Before Printing  check box.
8. Click  OK, and then click  Print or OK  in the  Print dialog box.
Your print job displays in the preview window.
9. In the  HP preview  window, do one of the following:
• To print, click  Start Printing.
• To cancel, click  Cancel Printing.
Change the defa ult print settings
If there are settings that you frequently use for printing, you might want to make them the
default print settings so they are already set when you open the  Print dialog box from
within your software application.
To change the default print settings
1. In the HP Solution Center, click  Settings, point to  Print Settings , and then click
Printer Settings .
2. Make changes to the pr int settings, and click OK.
Printing shortcuts
Use printing shortcuts to print with print settings that you use often. The printer software
has several specially designed printing shortcuts that are available in the Printing
Shortcuts list.
NOTE: When you select a printing shortcut the appropriate printing options are
automatically displayed. You can leave them as is, change them, or create your own
shortcuts for co mmonly used tasks.
Use the Printing Sh ortcuts tab for the following print tasks:
• General Everyday Printing : Print documents quickly.
• Photo Printing–Borderless : Print to the top, bottom, and side edges of 10 x 15 cm
(4 x 6 inch) and 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) HP Photo Papers.
• Photo Printing–With White Borders : Print a photo with a white border around the
edges.
• Fast/Economical Printing : Produce draft-quality printouts quickly.
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•Presentation Printing : Print high-quality documents, including letters and
transparencies.
• Two-sided (Duplex) Printing : Print two-sided pages with the HP All-in-One
manually.
This section contains the following topics:
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Create printing shortcuts
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Delete printing shortcuts
Related topics
•“
Print a borderless image” on page 36
•“
Print a photo on photo paper” on page 37
•“
Print on transparencies” on page 45
•“
Print on both sides of the page” on page 40
Create printing shortcuts
In addition to the printing shortcuts that are available in the  Printing Shortcuts list, you
can create your own printing shortcuts.
If you frequently print on transparency film, fo r example, you can create a printing shortcut
by selecting the  Presentation Printing  shortcut, changing the paper type to  HP Premium
Inkjet Transparency Film , and then saving the modified shortcut under a new name; for
example,  Transparency Presentations . After creating the printing shortcut, simply
select it when printing on transparency film rather than changing the print settings each
time.
To create a pr inting shortcut
1. On the  File menu in your software application, click  Print.
2. Make sure the product is  the selected printer.
3. 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 .
4. Click the  Printing Shortcuts  tab.
5. In the  Printing Shortcuts  list, click a printing shortcut.
The print settings for the selected printing shortcut are displayed.
6. Change the print settings to those you want in the new printing shortcut.
7. Click  Save as  and type a name for the new printing shortcut, and then click  Save.
The printing shortcut is added to the list.
Delete printing shortcuts
You might want to delete printing shortcuts that you no longer use.
To delete a printing shortcut
1. On the  File menu in your software application, click  Print.
2. Make sure the product is  the selected printer.
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3.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 .
4. Click the  Printing Shortcuts  tab.
5. In the  Printing Shortcuts  list, click the printing shortc ut that you want to delete.
6. Click  Delete .
The printing shortcut is removed from the list.
NOTE: Only the shortcuts that you have created can be deleted. The original HP
shortcuts cannot be deleted.
Perform special print jobs
In addition to supporting standard print jobs, the HP All-in-One can perform special jobs
such as printing borderless images, iron-on transfers, and posters.
This section contains the following topics:
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Print a borderless image
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Print a photo on photo paper
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Print using Maximum dpi
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Print on both sides of the page
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Print a multiple-page document as a booklet
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Print multiple pages on a single sheet
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Print a multiple-page document in reverse order
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Reverse an image for iron-on transfers
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Print on transparencies
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Print a group of addresses on labels or envelopes
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Print a poster
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Print a Web page
Print a borderless image
Borderless printing lets you print to the top, bottom, and side edges of 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6
inch) and 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) photo paper.
TIP: For the best results, use HP Premium Photo Papers or HP Premium Plus Photo
Papers to print your photos.
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To print a borderless image
1.Remove all paper from the input tray.
2. Place the photo paper print side down on the right side of the input tray.
3.On the  File menu in your software application, click  Print.
4. Make sure the product is  the selected printer.
5. 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 .
6. Click the  Features  tab.
7. In the  Size list, click the size of photo paper loaded in the input tray.
If a borderless image can be printed on the specified size, the  Borderless printing
check box is enabled.
8. In the  Paper Type  drop-down list, click  More, and then select the appropriate paper
type.
NOTE: You cannot print a borderless image if the paper type is set to  Plain
paper  or to a type of paper other than a photo paper.
9.Select the  Borderless printing  check box if it is not already checked.
If the borderless paper size and paper type are not compatible, the product software
displays an alert and allows you to select a different type or size.
10. Click  OK, and then click  Print or OK  in the  Print dialog box.
NOTE: Do not leave unused photo paper in the input tray. The paper might start
to curl, which could reduce the quality of your printout. Photo paper should be flat
before printing.
Print a photo on photo paper
To achieve the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers that are specifically
designed for the type of project you are printing along with genuine HP ink. HP papers
and HP ink are specifically designed to work well together to provide high-quality output.
For photo printing, HP recommends that you use HP Premium Plus Photo Papers with
the HP All-in-One.
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