HP Photosmart C4783 User Manual

							❑Slide stack of paper forward until it stops.
NOTE:If the photo paper you are using has perforated tabs, load photo
paper so that tabs are closest to you.
❑Slide paper-width guide inward until it stops at edge of paper.
Load full-size paper
a. Lower paper tray.
❑Slide paper-width guide outwards.
b. Load paper.
❑Insert stack of paper into paper tray with short edge forward and print side
down.
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							❑Slide stack of paper forward until it stops.
❑Slide paper-width guide inward until it stops at edge of paper.
2.View the animation for this topic.
Related topics
“
Information on paper” on page 20
Information on paper
The HP Photosmart is designed to work well with most paper types. Test a variety of
paper types before buying a large quantity. Find a paper type that works well and is easy
to purchase. HP papers are designed for the best quality results. In addition, follow these
tips:
•Do not use paper that is too thin, that has a slick texture, or that stretches easily. It
can feed incorrectly through the paper path, causing paper jams.
•Store photo media in its original packaging inside a resealable plastic bag on a flat
surface in a cool, dry place. When you are ready to print, remove only the paper you
plan to use immediately. When you have finished printing, return any unused photo
paper to the plastic bag.
•Do not leave unused photo paper in the paper tray. The paper might start to curl,
which might reduce the quality of your printouts. Curled paper can also cause paper
jams.
•Always hold photo paper by the edges. Fingerprints on photo paper can reduce print
quality.
•Do not use paper that is heavily textured. It can cause graphics or text to print
improperly.
•Do not combine different paper types and paper sizes in the paper tray; the entire
stack of paper in the paper tray must be the same size and type.
•For best results, do not allow printed photos to stack up in the paper tray.
•Store printed photos under glass or in a storage book to prevent bleeding over time
from high humidity.
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							6Print
“Print documents” on page 21
“Print photos” on page 22
“Print envelopes” on page 27
“Print on specialty media” on page 28
“Print a Web page” on page 29
Related topics
•“
Load media” on page 18
•“
Recommended papers for photo printing” on page 15
•“
Recommended papers for printing” on page 16
Print documents
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 paper 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.
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							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 predefined 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 shortcut, 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.
Related topics
•“
Recommended papers for printing” on page 16
•“
Load media” on page 18
•“
View the print resolution” on page 30
•“
Printing shortcuts” on page 31
•“
Set the default print settings” on page 32
•“
Stop the current job” on page 103
Print photos
•“Print photos saved on your computer” on page 22
•“
Print photos from a memory card” on page 24
Print photos saved on your computer
To print a photo on photo paper
1.Remove all paper from the paper tray.
2.Place the photo paper print side down on the right side of the paper tray.
3.Slide the paper-width guide inward until it stops at the edge of the paper.
4.On the File menu in your software application, click Print.
5.Make sure the product is the selected printer.
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							6.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.
7.Click the Features tab.
8.In the Basic Options area, from the Paper Type drop-down list, select More. Then,
select the appropriate photo paper type.
9.In the Resizing Options area, from the Size drop-down list, select More. Then, select
the appropriate paper size.
If the paper size and paper type are not compatible, the printer software displays an
alert and allows you to select a different type or size.
10.(Optional) 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.
11.In the Basic Options area, select a high print quality, such as Best, from the Print
Quality drop-down list.
NOTE:To achieve the highest dpi resolution, you can use the Maximum dpi
setting with supported types of photo paper. If Maximum dpi is not listed in the
Print quality drop-down list, you can enable it from the Advanced tab. For more
information, see “
Print using Maximum dpi” on page 30.
12.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.
13.Click OK to return to the Properties dialog box.
14.Click OK, and then click Print or OK in the Print dialog box.
NOTE:Do not leave unused photo paper in the paper tray. The paper might start to
curl, which could reduce the quality of your printout. For best results, do not allow
printed photos to stack up in the paper tray.
Related topics
•“
Recommended papers for photo printing” on page 15
•“
Load media” on page 18
•“
Print using Maximum dpi” on page 30
•“
View the print resolution” on page 30
•“
Printing shortcuts” on page 31
•“
Set the default print settings” on page 32
•“
Stop the current job” on page 103
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							Print photos from a memory card
1.Do one of the following:
Print photo on small-size paper
a. Load paper.
❑Load up to 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo paper in paper tray.
b. Select project type.
❑Press button next to Photo on Home screen.
❑Press button next to Memory Card Print.
c. Insert memory device.
1Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Select, Memory Stick Magic Gate,
Memory Stick Duo or Pro Duo (adapter optional), Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo (adapter
optional), or Memory Stick Micro (adapter required)
2MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMC Plus, Secure MultiMedia Card, MMC Mobile (RS-MMC;
adapter required), Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital Mini, Secure Digital High
Capacity (SDHC), TransFlash MicroSD Card (adapter required), or xD-Picture card
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							d. Select photo.
❑Press button next to Select.
❑Press OK.
❑Press button next to Prints to increase number of copies.
e. Print photo.
❑Press OK.
Print photo on full-size paper
a. Load paper.
❑Load full-size photo paper in paper tray.
b. Select project type.
❑Press button next to Photo on Home screen.
❑Press button next to Memory Card Print.
c. Insert memory device.
1Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Select, Memory Stick Magic Gate,
Memory Stick Duo or Pro Duo (adapter optional), Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo (adapter
optional), or Memory Stick Micro (adapter required)
2MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMC Plus, Secure MultiMedia Card, MMC Mobile (RS-MMC;
adapter required), Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital Mini, Secure Digital High
Capacity (SDHC), TransFlash MicroSD Card (adapter required), or xD-Picture card
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							d. Select photo.
❑Press button next to Select.
❑Press OK.
❑Press button next to 4 x 6 Photo until size changes to 8.5 x 11 Photo.
❑Press button next to Prints to increase number of copies.
e. Print photo.
❑Press OK.
Print passport photos
a. Load paper.
❑Load full-size photo paper in paper tray.
b. Select project type.
❑Press button next to Photo on Home screen.
❑Press button next to Passport Photo Print.
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							c. Insert memory device.
1Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Select, Memory Stick Magic Gate,
Memory Stick Duo or Pro Duo (adapter optional), Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo (adapter
optional), or Memory Stick Micro (adapter required)
2MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMC Plus, Secure MultiMedia Card, MMC Mobile (RS-MMC;
adapter required), Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital Mini, Secure Digital High
Capacity (SDHC), TransFlash MicroSD Card (adapter required), or xD-Picture card
d. Select photo.
❑Press button next to Select.
❑Press OK.
❑Press button next to Prints to increase number of copies.
e. Print photo.
❑Press OK.
2.View the animation for this topic.
Related topics
•“
Recommended papers for photo printing” on page 15
•“
Stop the current job” on page 103
Print envelopes
With the HP Photosmart, you can print on a single envelope, a group of envelopes, or
label sheets designed for inkjet printers.
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							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 paper tray.
CAUTION:Do not use envelopes with clasps or windows. They can get stuck in
the rollers and cause paper jams.
4.Slide the paper-width guide inward against the stack of labels or envelopes until the
guide stops.
5.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.
6.Click OK, and then click Print or OK in the Print dialog box.
Related topics
•“
Paper basics” on page 15
•“
View the print resolution” on page 30
•“
Printing shortcuts” on page 31
•“
Set the default print settings” on page 32
•“
Stop the current job” on page 103
Print on specialty media
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 Features area, select the Mirror Image check box.
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 paper
tray one sheet at a time.
To print on transparencies
1.Load the transparency into the paper tray.
2.On the File menu in your software application, click Print.
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