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To print a photo on photo paper
1.Remove all paper from the input tray, and then load the photo paper print side down.
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, select the appropriate photo paper type from the  Paper
Type  drop-down list.
7. In the  Resizing Options  area, click the appropriate paper size from the  Size list.
If the paper size and paper type are not compatible, the product software displays an
alert and allows you to select a different type or size.
8. In the  Basic Options  area, select a high print quality, such as  Best, from the  Print
Quality  drop-down list.
NOTE: For maximum dpi resolution, go to the  Advanced tab, and then select
Enabled  from the  Maximum dpi  drop-down list. For more information, see  “
Print
using Maximum dpi” on page 39.
9.In the  HP Real Life Technologies  area, click the Photo fix drop-down list and select
from the following options:
• Off:  applies no  HP Real Life Technologies  to the image.
• Basic:  enhances low-resolution images; moderately adjusts image sharpness.
• Full:  automatically adjusts brightness, contrast, and sharpness; enhances low-
resolution images; automatically removes red-eye coloring in the photo.
TIP: You can remove red-eye coloring in the photo when using the  Off or
Basic  mode by selecting the  Remove red eye check box.
10.Click  OK to return to the  Properties dialog box.
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11.(Optional) If you want to print the photo in black and white, click the  Color tab and
select the  Print in grayscale  check box. From the drop-d own list, select one of the
following options:
• High Quality:  uses all the available colors to  print your photo in grayscale. This
creates smooth and natural shades of gray.
• Black Ink Only:  uses black ink to print your photo in grayscale. The gray shading
is created by varying patterns of black dots, which might result in a grainy image.
12. 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 using Maximum dpi
Use  Maximum dpi  mode to print high-quality, sharp images.
To get the most benefit from  Maximum dpi mode, use it to print high-quality images such
as digital photographs. When you select the  Maximum dpi setting, the printer software
displays the optimized dots per inch (dpi) that the HP All-in-One will print.
Printing in  Maximum dpi  takes longer than printing with other settings and requires a
large amount of disk space.
NOTE: If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is enhanced. A
photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with the HP All-
in-One.
To print in Maximum dpi mode
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  Advanced  tab.
6. In the  Printer Features  area, select Enabled from the  Maximum dpi  drop-down list.
7. Click the  Features  tab.
8. In the  Paper Type  drop-down list, click  More, and then select the appropriate paper
type.
9. In the  Print Quality  drop-down list, click  Maximum dpi.
NOTE:To view the maximum dpi that the product will print, click  Resolution.
10.Select any other print settings that you want, and then click  OK.
Related topics
“
Use a photo print cartridge” on page 75
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Print on both sides of the page
You can print two-sided pages with the HP All-in-One manually. When printing two-sided
pages, make sure to use paper that is thick enough so that images do not show through
to the other side.
To print on both sides of the page
1.Load paper into 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  Paper saving options  area, select Manual from the  Two-sided printing  drop-
down list.
7. For binding, do one of the following:
• For binding on the top like a notebook or calendar, select the  Flip Pages Up check
box.
This causes the odd and even pages of your document to print opposite of each
other top-to-bottom. This ensures that the top of the page is always at the top of
the sheet when you flip the pages up in your bound document.
• For binding on the side like a book or magazine, click to clear the  Flip Pages
Up  check box.
This causes the odd and even pages of your document to print opposite of each
other left-to-right. This ensures that the top of the page is always at the top of the
sheet when you turn the pages in your bound document.
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8.Click  OK, and then click  Print or OK  in the  Print dialog box.
The product begins printing. Wait until all the odd-numbered pages are printed before
removing any of the printed pages from the output tray.
A dialog box displays instructions on the screen when it is time to process the second
side of your job.
9. Click  Continue  when done.
Print a multiple-page document as a booklet
The HP All-in-One allows you to print your document as a small booklet, which you can
fold and then staple together.
For best results, design your document to fit on a multiple of four pages, such as an 8,
12, or 16-page program for a childs school play or for a wedding.
To print a multiple-page document as a booklet
1.Load paper into the input tray.
The paper should be thick enough so that the images do not show through to the
other side.
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  Paper saving options  area, select Manual from the  Two-sided printing  drop-
down list.
7. Select the binding edge from the  Booklet layout is list, as appropriate for your
language.
• If your language reads left-to-right, click  Left edge binding.
• If your language reads right-to-left, click  Right edge binding.
The  Pages per sheet  box is automatically se t to two pages per sheet.
8. Click  OK, and then click  Print or OK  in the  Print dialog box.
The product begins printing.
A dialog box displays instructions on the screen when it is time to process the second
side of your job. Do  not click  Continue  in the dialog box until you have reloaded the
paper as instructed in the following steps.
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9.Wait until the product has stopped printing for several seconds before removing any
of the printed pages from the output tray.
If you remove the pages while the document is still printing, the pages might get out
of order.
10. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen for reloading the paper to print on
the second side, and then click  Continue.
11. When the entire document has finished printing, fold the stack of paper in half, so that
the first page is on top, then staple the document along the crease.
TIP: For best results, use a saddle stapler, or a heavy-duty stapler with a long
reach to staple the booklet.
Figure 7-1 Left-edge binding  for left-to-right languages
Figure 7-2 Right-edge binding for right-to-left languages
Print multiple pages on a single sheet
You can print up to 16 pages on a single sheet of paper.
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To print multiple pages on a single sheet
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  Pages per sheet  list, click 2, 4,  6, 9 , or  16.
7. If you want a border to appear around each page image printed on the sheet of paper,
select the  Print page borders  check box.
8. In the  Page order  list, click an appropriate page order option.
The sample output graphic is numbered to show how the pages will be ordered if you
select each option.
9. Click  OK, and then click  Print or OK  in the  Print dialog box.
Print a multiple-page document in reverse order
Because of the way the paper feeds through the HP All-in-One, the first page that prints
is print side up at the bottom of the stack. Usually this means you need to put the printed
pages in the correct order.
A better way is to print the document in reverse order so that the pages are stacked
correctly.
TIP: Set this option as a default setting so you do not have to remember to set it
every time you print a multiple-page document.
To print a multiple-page document in reverse order
1. Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray.
2. On the  File menu in your software application, click  Print.
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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  Advanced  tab.
6. In the  Layout Options  area, select Front to Back  in the Page Order  option.
NOTE:If you set your document to print on both sides of the page, the  Front to
Back  option is not available. Your document will automatically print in the correct
order.
7. Click  OK, and then click  Print or OK  in the  Print dialog box.
NOTE: When you are printing multiple copies, each set is printed completely
before the next set is printed.
Reverse an image for iron-on transfers
This feature reverses an image so you can use  it for iron-on transfers. This feature is also
useful for transparencies when you want to make notations on the back of the
transparency without scratching the original.
To reverse an image for iron-on transfers
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  Features  tab.
5. In the  Paper Type  drop-down list, click  More, and then select  HP Iron-on Transfer
from the list.
6. If the selected size is not what you want, click an appropriate size in the  Size list.
7. Click the  Advanced  tab.
8. In the  Printer Features  area, select On from the  Mirror Image  drop-down list.
9. Click  OK, and then click  Print or OK  in the  Print dialog box.
NOTE: To prevent jams, manually feed the iron-on transfer sheets into the input
tray one sheet at a time.
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Print on transparencies
For the best results, HP recommends you use HP transparency products with the HP All-
in-One.
To print on transparencies
1.Load the transparency into 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. Then
select the appropriate paper type.
TIP: If you want to make notations on the back of the transparencies and erase
them later without scratching the original, click the  Advanced tab, and select the
Mirror Image  check box.
7.In the  Resizing Options  area, from the Size drop-down list, select  More. Then, select
an appropriate size.
8. Click  OK, and then click  Print or OK  in the  Print dialog box.
NOTE: The product automatically waits for transparencies to dry before
releasing them. Ink dries slower on film than on plain paper. Make sure you allow
enough time for the ink to dry before handling the transparency.
Print a group of addresses on labels or envelopes
With the HP All-in-One, you can print on a single envelope, a group of envelopes, or label
sheets designed for inkjet printers.
To print a group of addresses on labels or envelopes
1. Print a test page on plain paper first.
2. Place the test page on top of the label sheet or envelope, and hold both up to the
light. Check the spacing for each block of text. Make adjustments as needed.
3. Load the labels or envelopes into the input tray.
CAUTION: Do not use envelopes with clasps or windows. They can get stuck in
the rollers and cause paper jams.
4. If you are printing on envelopes, do the following:
a. Display the print settings, and click the  Features tab.
b . In the  Resizing Options  area, click the appropriate envelope size in the  Size list.
5. Click  OK, and then click  Print or OK  in the  Print dialog box.
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Print a poster
You can create a poster by printing a document on multiple pages. The HP All-in-One
prints dotted lines on some pages to indicate where to trim the pages before taping them
together.
To print a poster
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  Advanced  tab.
6. Expand  Document Options , and then expand Printer Features.
7. In the  Poster Printing  drop-down list, click either  2x2 (4 sheets), 3x3 (9 sheets) ,
4x4 (16 sheets) , or 5x5 (25 sheets) .
This selection tells the product to enlarge your document so that it fits on 4, 9, 16, or
25 pages.
If your originals are of multiple pages, each  of those pages will be printed on 4, 9, 16,
or 25 pages. For example, if you have a one-page original and you select 3x3, you
will get 9 pages; if you select 3x3 for a two-page original, 18 pages will print.
8. Click  OK, and then click  Print or OK  in the  Print dialog box.
9. After the poster has printed, trim the edges of the sheets and tape the sheets together.
Print a Web page
You can print a Web page from your Web browser on the HP All-in-One.
If you use Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher for Web browsing, you can use  HP Smart Web
Printing  to ensure simple, predictable web printing with control over what you want and
how you want it printed. You can access  HP Smart Web Printing from the toolbar in
Internet Explorer. For more information about  HP Smart Web Printing, see the help file
provided with it.
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To print a Web page
1.Make sure you have paper loaded in the main input tray.
2. On the  File menu in your Web browser, click  Print.
The  Print  dialog box appears.
3. Make sure the product is  the selected printer.
4. If your Web browser supports it, select the items on the Web page that you want to
include in the printout.
For example, in Internet Explorer, click the  Options tab to select options such as  As
laid out on screen , Only the selected frame , and Print all linked documents .
5. Click  Print or OK  to print the Web page.
TIP: To print Web pages correctly, you might need to set your print orientation to
Landscape .
Stop a print job
Although you can stop a print job from either the HP All-in-One or the computer, HP
recommends you stop it from the HP All-in-One for best results.
To stop a print job from the product
▲Press  Cancel . If the print job does not stop, press  Cancel again.
It can take a few moments for the print job to be cancelled.
To stop a print job from the computer
1. On the Windows  taskbar, click Start, and then click  Control Panel.
2. Click  Printers  (or double-click  Printers and Faxes ).
3. Double-click the product icon.
TIP: You can also double-click the printer icon in the Windows taskbar.
4.Select the print job you want to cancel.
5. On the  Document  menu, click  Cancel Printing  or Cancel , or press the  Delete key
on your keyboard.
It can take a few moments for the print job to be cancelled.
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