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Photosmart Express Menu
The following options are available in the Photosmart Express menu when you insert a
memory card or press  Photo Menu on the control panel.
View
PrintCreateShareSave
Scan Menu
The following options are available when you press the  Scan Menu button on the control
panel.
NOTE: The applications that appear on the  Scan Menu vary depending on the
software applications installed on your computer.
Scan and Reprint
Scan to Memory Card
HP Photosmart Premier
Scan to Computer
NOTE: The Scan to Computer  option only appears if the HP All-in-One is network-
connected.
Setup Menu
The following options are available when you press the  Setup button on the control panel.
Printable School Papers
Tools
Preferences
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Network
Copy Menu
The following options are available when you press the Copy Menu button on the control
panel.
Copies
Size
Quality
Lighter/Darker
Preview
Crop
Paper Size
Paper Type
Margin Shift
Enhancements
Set As New Defaults
Help Menu
The  Help Menu  menu provides quick access to key help topics and is available when
you press the  Help button. If you select one of the first six topics, the help appears on
the display. If you select one of the remaining topics, the help appears on your computer.
The following options are available.
Use Control Panel
Insert Ink Cartridges
Load Paper in Photo Tray
Load Paper in Main Tray
Load Original on Scanner
How Do I
Error Messages
General Troubleshooting
Networking Troubleshooting
Use Memory Card
Get Support
Use the HP Photosmart Software
The HP Photosmart Software provides a fast and easy way to make prints of your photos.
It also provides access to other basic HP imaging software features, such as saving and
viewing your photos.
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For more information on using the HP Photosmart Software:
•Check the  Contents panel on the left. Look for the  HP Photosmart Software Help
contents  book at the top.
• If you do not see the  HP Photosmart Software Help contents  book at the top of the
Contents  panel, access the software help through the HP Solution Center.
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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 109  in this onscreen Help.
HP Photosmart  
2600 series printer 
User Guide
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, and replace ink.
Onscreen Help
The onscreen Help provides detailed instructions on using all features of the
HP All-in-One.
•The  How Do I?  topic provides links so you  can quickly find information on
performing common tasks.
•The  HP All-in-One overview  topic provides general information about the
main features of the HP All-in-One.
•The  Troubleshooting  topic 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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After you have completed  the steps in your Setup Guide, re fer to this section to help you
finish setting up the HP All-in-One. This section contains important setup-related
information for your device, including information on setting preferences.
This section contains the following topics:
•
Set your preferences
•
Computer connection information
•
Connect to a network
Set your preferences
You can change the settings on the HP All-in-One so that it behaves according to your
preference. For example, you can set general device preferences, such as the language
used to display messages. You can also restore the device settings to what they were
when you purchased your device. This will erase any new defaults you have set.
This section contains the following topics:
•
Set your language and country/region
•
Set the default paper tray for DPOF printing
•
Enable faster browsing of photos
•
Restore the factory defaults
•
Play a slideshow on the display
Set your language and country/region
The language setting determines which language the HP All-in-One uses to show
messages on the display. The country/region setting determines the default paper sizes
and layouts for printing. You can change these  settings at any time by using the following
procedures.
To set your language
1. Press  Setup.
2. Press 
 to highlight  Preferences , and then press  OK.
3. Press 
 to highlight  Set Language , and then press  OK.
4. Press 
 to scroll through the languages. When the language you want to use
appears, press  OK.
5. When prompted to confirm the language, press 
 to highlight  Yes or No, and then
press  OK.
To set your country/region
1. Press  Setup.
2. Press 
 to highlight  Preferences , and then press  OK.
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3.Press  to highlight  Set Country/Region , and then press OK.
4. Press 
 to scroll through the countries/regions. When the country/region you want
to use appears, press  OK.
5. When prompted to confirm the country/region, press 
 to highlight  Yes or No, and
then press  OK.
Set the default paper tray for DPOF printing
Set the default paper tray to use when you print photos from a DPOF file. The default
setting is  Photo Tray .
To set the defa ult paper tray
1. Press  Setup.
2. Press 
 to highlight  Preferences , and then press  OK.
3. Press 
 to highlight  DPOF Tray Select , and then press OK.
4. Press 
 or  to highlight  Main Tray or Photo Tray , and then press  OK to select the
tray you want.
Enable faster browsing of photos
You can set up the HP All-in-One to enable faster photo browsing by writing small
thumbnails to the memory card. The thumbnails take up a relatively small amount of
space and are used to speed up the browsing performance of photos on the card.
NOTE: This feature is on by default.
To turn faster browsing on or off
1.Press  Setup.
2. Press 
 to highlight  Preferences , and then press  OK.
3. Press 
 to highlight  Enable Faster Browsing , and then press OK.
4. Press 
 or  to highlight  On or  Off , and then press  OK.
Restore the factory defaults
You can restore the current settings to what  they were when you purchased the HP All-
in-One.
NOTE: Restoring the factory defaults will not affect any changes you made to scan
settings and the language and country/region settings.
You can perform this process from the control panel only.
To restore the factory defaults
1. Press  Setup.
2. Press 
 to highlight  Tools, and then press  OK.
3. Press 
 to highlight  Restore Factory Defaults , and then press OK.
The factory default settings are restored.
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Play a slideshow on the display
You can set up the HP All-in-One to play a slideshow on the display, similar to a
screensaver on a computer, when you are not using the device.
There are two types of slideshows that you can enable:
•Demo Mode : appears after the HP All-in-One is inactive for one minute and shows
a set of predefined graphics that describe features of the device. The slideshow plays
until you press a button or use the device. If the HP All-in-One remains inactive for
eight hours, the display turns off.  Demo Mode is off by default.
NOTE:HP recommends leaving  Demo Mode off.
•Tips Slideshow : appears only after you print from the computer. The HP All-in-One
shows a set of predefined slides with information about special features that you can
do with the device. The slideshow plays through once and then the display returns to
the main menu.  Tips Slideshow  is on by default.
To turn the demo mode on or off
1. Press  Setup.
2. Press 
 to highlight  Tools, and then press  OK.
3. Press 
 to highlight  Demo Mode , and then press  OK.
4. Press 
 or  to highlight  On or  Off , and then press  OK.
To turn the tips slideshow on or off
1. Press  Setup.
2. Press 
 to highlight  Tools, and then press  OK.
3. Press 
 to highlight  Tips Slideshow , and then press  OK.
4. Press 
 or  to highlight  On or  Off , and then press  OK.
Computer connection information
You can use the HP All-in-One as a stand-alone copier and photo printer, or you can
connect the HP All-in-One to a computer to enable printing and other software features.
This section contains the following topics:
•
Supported connection types
•
Connect using Ethernet
•
Use printer sharing
Supported connection types
DescriptionRecommended number
of connected
computers for best
performanceSupported software
featuresSetup instructions
USB connectionOne computer connected
with a USB cable to theAll features are
supported, except
Webscan.Follow the Setup Guide
for detailed instructions.
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DescriptionRecommended number
of connected
computers for best
performanceSupported software
featuresSetup instructions
rear USB 2.0 High Speed
port on the HP All-in-One.
Ethernet (wired)
connectionUp to five computers
connected to an HP All-
in-One using a hub or
router.All features are
supported, including
Webscan.Follow the instructions in
“Wired network setup”
on page 19 .
Printer sharingUp to five computers.
The host computer must
be turned on at all times,
or the other computers
will not be able to print to
the HP All-in-One.All features resident on
the host computer are
supported. Only print is
supported from the other
computers.Follow the instructions in
“Use printer sharing”
on page 18 .
Connect using Ethernet
The HP All-in-One supports both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps Ethernet network connections.
For detailed instructions on connecting the HP All-in-One to an Ethernet (wired) network,
see “
Wired network setup” on page 19 .
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 ca n 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 functionality. The other computer, which is referred to as a  client, has
access only to the print features. You must perform other functions 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.
Connect to a network
This section describes how to connect the HP All-in-One to a network and how to view
and manage network settings.
If you want to:See this section:
Connect to a wired (Ethernet) network.“Wired network setup” on page 19
Install the HP All-in-One  software for use in a
networked environment.“Install the software for a network connection”
on page 21
Add connections to more computers on the
network.“Connect to additional computers on anetwork” on page 22
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If you want to:See this section:
Change the HP All-in-One from a USB
connection to a network connection.
NOTE:Use the instructions in this section if
you first installed the HP All-in-One with a USB
connection, and you now want to change to an
Ethernet network connection.“Change the HP All-in-One from a USBconnection to a network connection”
on page 22
View or change the network settings.“Manage your network settings” on page 22
Find definitions of networking terms.“Network glossary” on page 29
Find troubleshooting information.“Network troubleshooting” on page 120
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.
This is known as a wired or Ethernet network.
To set up the HP All-in-One on a wired
network, you need to do the following:See this section:
First, collect all of the required materials.“What you need for a wired network”
on page 19
Next, connect to a wired network.“Connect the HP All-in-One to the network”
on page 20
Finally, install the software.“Install the software for a network connection”
on page 21
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.
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