HP PhotoSmart C5183 User Manual

							HP Photosmart C5100 All-in-One series
Basics Guide
 
						

							HP Photosmart C5100 All-in-One series
Basics Guide
 
						

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							Contents
1 HP All-in-One overview.........................................................................................2
The HP All-in-One at a glance.................................................................................2
Control panel features.............................................................................................4
Use the HP Photosmart software............................................................................5
Find more informatio n..............................................................................................6
Access the onscreen Help.......................................................................................6
Finish setting up networki ng....................................................................................7
Load originals and load  paper...............................................................................10
Avoid paper jams...................................................................................................12
Make a copy..........................................................................................................12
Scan an image.......................................................................................................13
Print 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch ) photos......................................................................15
Print from a software  application...........................................................................16
Replace the ink cartridges.....................................................................................18
Clean the HP All-in-One........................................................................................20
2 Troubleshooting and support ............................................................................22
Uninstall and re install the software........................................................................22
Hardware setup troubles hooting...........................................................................23
Network troubleshooting.......................... ..............................................................25
Clear paper jams...................................................................................................28
Ink cartridge messages.........................................................................................28
Support process....................................................................................................33
HP support by phone.... .........................................................................................33
Additional warranty op tions...................................................................................34
3 Technical information .........................................................................................35
System requirements.............................................................................................35
Paper specifications..............................................................................................35
Print specifications.................................................................................................35
Copy specifications................................................................................................36
Scan specifications................................................................................................36
Physical specifications...........................................................................................36
Power specifications..............................................................................................36
Environmental specifications.................................................................................36
Acoustic information..............................................................................................36
Environmental product stewar dship program........................................................36
Regulatory notices.................................................................................................37
Ink cartridge warranty information.........................................................................37
Warranty................................................................................................................38
Index ............................................................................................................................39
Basics Guide 1
 
						

							1HP All-in-One overview
Use the HP All-in-One to quickly and easily accomplish ta sks such as making a copy,
scanning documents, or printing photos from a memory card. You can access many
HP All-in-One functions directly from the control panel, without turning on your computer.
Note This guide introduces basic operations and troubleshooting, as well as
providing information for contacting HP support and ordering supplies.
The onscreen Help details the full range of features and functions, including use
of the HP Photosmart software that came with the HP All-in-One. For more
information, see  Access the onscreen Help .
Print photos
The HP All-in-One is equipped with memory card slots which enable you to insert a
memory card and begin printing or editing photos without uploading your photos to a
computer first. Additionally, if the HP All-in-One is connected to a computer with a USB
cable, you can also transfer your photos to the computer to print, edit, or share.
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.
Copy
The HP All-in-One enables you to produce high-quality color and black-and-white copies
on a variety of paper types. You can enlarge or reduce the size of an original to fit a
specific paper size, adjust the darkness of the copy, and use special features to make
high-quality copies of photos, including borderless copies.
Scan
Scanning is the process of converting text and pictures into an electronic format for your
computer. You can scan almost anything (photos, magazine articles and text documents)
on the HP All-in-One.
The HP All-in-O ne at a glance
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							LabelDescription
1Color graphics display (also referred to as
the display)
2Control panel
3Output tray (currently shown in the up
position)
4Paper-width guide for the main input tray
5Main input tray (also referred to as the input
tray)
6Paper tray extender (also referred to as the
tray extender)
7Paper-width and paper-length guides for the
photo tray
8Photo tray
9Paper-length guide for the main input tray
10Ink cartridge door
11Memory card slots
12Glass
13Lid backing
LabelDescription
1Ethernet port
2USB port
3Power connection*
4Rear door
* Use only with the power adapter supplied by HP.
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							Control panel features
The following diagram and related table provide a quick reference to the HP All-in-One
control panel features.
LabelName and Description
1Color graphics display (also referred to as the display): Shows menus, photos, and
messages. The display can be pulled up and angled for better viewing.
2Cancel : Stops the current operation and returns to the main screen.
3Attention light: Indicates a problem occurred. See the display for more information.
4Back button: Returns to the previous screen on the display.
5Preview : Displays a preview of a copy or photo job.
6Setup: Presents the  Setup Menu for generating reports, changing fax and network
settings, and accessing tools and preferences.
7Help : Opens the  Help Menu on the display where you ca n select a topic to learn
more about it. Depending on the topic you select, the topic will appear on your display
or on your computer screen.
8Rotate : Rotates the currently displayed photo 90 degrees clockwise. Subsequent
presses continue to rotate the photo 90 degrees.
9Photosmart Express : Launches the Photosmart Express  menu for printing,
saving, editing, and sharing photos.
10Photo Fix : Automatically adjusts a photo for viewing or printing when turned on.
Features include color effects, photo brightness, frames, and red-eye removal.
Press  Photo Fix  to turn the feature off and on. By default, this feature is turned on.
11Reprints: Scans a photo and prints it.
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							LabelName and Description
12Print Photos: Prints the photos selected on your memory card. If no photos are
currently selected, the HP All-in-One prints the photo currently showing on the
display. From the idle state, pressing the  Print Photos button launches the
Photosmart Express  menu.
13Scan Menu: Opens the  Scan Menu where you can select a destination for your
scan.
14Start Scan : From the idle state, pressing the  Start Scan button opens the  Scan
Menu  where you can choose a destination for your scan. If you are already in the
Scan Menu , it sends the scan job to the highlighted destination.
15Copy Menu : Selects copy options, such as number of copies, paper size, and paper
type.
16Start Copy Black : Starts a black-and-white copy.
17Start Copy Color: Starts a color copy.
18On: Turns the HP All-in-One on or off. When the HP All-in-One is off, a minimal
amount of power is still supplied to the device. To completely remove power, turn the
HP All-in-One off, and then unplug the power cord.
19Zoom Out: Zooms out to show more of a photo or multiple photos at the same time
on the display.
20Zoom In: Zooms in to enlarge the image on the display. You can also use this button
to adjust the crop box when printing.
21OK : Selects a menu, setting, or value displayed on the display.
22Direction pad: Allows you to navigate through menu options by pressing the up, down,
left, or right arrow buttons.
If you are zooming in on a photo, you can also use the arrow buttons to pan around
the photo and select a different area to print.
Use the HP Photosmart software
You can use the HP Photosmart software (Windows) or the HP Photosmart Mac software
(Mac) that you installed with the HP All-in-One to access many features not available
from the control panel. The software provides a fast and easy way to make prints of your
photos or to purchase prints online. It also provides access to other basic software
features, such as saving, viewing, and sharing your photos.
For more information about the software, see the onscreen Help.
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							Find more information
A variety of resources, both printed and onscreen, provide information about setting up
and using the HP All-in-One.
●Setup Guide
The Setup Guide provides instructions for setting up your 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, see Troubleshooting in the last section of the
Setup Guide, or see  Troubleshooting and support  in this guide.
● HP Photosmart Software Tour  (Windows)
The HP Photosmart Software Tour is a fun, interactive way to get a brief overview
of the software included with your HP All-in-One. Youll learn how the software you
installed with your HP All-in-One can help you edit, organize, and print your photos.
● Onscreen Help
The onscreen Help provides detailed instructions on features of your HP All-in-One
that are not described in this Basics Guide, including features that are only available
using the software you installed with your HP All-in-One.
For more information, see  Access the onscreen Help.
● Help from your device
Help is available from your device and contains additional information on select
topics.
To access help from the control panel, press the  Help button.
● Readme
The Readme file contains the most recent information which might be not be found
in other publications. Install the software to access the Readme file.
● www.hp.com/support
If you have Internet access, you can get help and support from the HP website. This
website offers technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information.
Access the onscreen Help
This guide describes a sampling of the featur es available, so you can get started using
the HP All-in-One. Explore the onscreen Help that came with your device for information
on all the features that the HP All-in-One supports.
To access the  HP Photosmart Software Help  on a Windows computer
1. In the HP Solution Center, click the tab for the HP All-in-One.
2. In the  Device Support  area, click Onscreen Guide  or Troubleshooting .
– If you click  Onscreen Guide , a pop-up menu appears. You can choose to open
the welcome page  for the entire Help system or to  go specifically to the Help
for the HP All-in-One.
– If you click  Troubleshooting , the Troubleshooting and support  page opens.
To access the  HP Photosmart Mac Help
➔ On the 
Help menu in the HP Photosmart Studio, choose  HP Photosmart Mac
Help .
The  HP Photosmart Mac Help  appears.
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							Finish setting up networking
This section describes how to connect the HP All-in-One to a network and how to view
and manage network settings.
Wired network setup
This section describes how to connect the HP All-in-One to a router, switch, or hub using
an Ethernet cable and how to install the HP All-in-One software for a network connection.
What you need for a wired network
Before you connect the HP All-in-One to a network, make sure you have all of the required
materials.
❑A functional Ethernet network that includes a router, switch, or hub with an Ethernet
ports.
❑ CAT-5 Ethernet cable.
Although standard Ethernet cables look similar to standard telephone cables, they
are not interchangeable. There is a different number of wires in each one, and each
has a different connector. An Ethernet cable connector (also called an RJ-45
connector) is wider and thicker and always has 8 contacts on the end. A phone
connector has between 2 and 6 contacts.
❑ A desktop computer or laptop with an Ethernet connection.
Note
The HP All-in-One supports both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps Ethernet
networks. If you are purchasing, or have purchased, a network interface card
(NIC), make sure it can operate at either speed.
❑ HP recommends broadband Internet access such as cable or DSL. Broadband
Internet access is required if you want to access HP Photosmart Share directly from
the HP All-in-One.
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