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To fix a faded original photo when making a reprint
1.Press the Menu button on the reprint selection screen.
2.In the Edit Photo menu, press the up arrow or down arrow button to highlight  Fix
Faded Original , and then press  OK.
3. Press the up arrow or down arrow button to highlight  Yes, and then press  OK.
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Rotate a photo
Depending on how you placed your original on the glass to copy it, the photo might appear
sideways or upside down on the display. You might need to rotate the photo to make it
show properly on the display.
NOTE: The HP All-in-One automatically adjusts the rotation so photos print properly
on the page. When printing more than one, the photos are oriented to fit a maximum
number of photos on the page.
To rotate a photo
1. Press the Menu button on the reprint selection screen.
2.In the Edit Photo menu, press the up arrow or down arrow button to highlight
Rotate , and then press  OK.
3. Press the right arrow button repeatedly to rotate the image clockwise in 90 degree
increments.
4. When you are done rotating the image, press  OK.
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Print photos” on page 94
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Zoom and pan to crop a photo
The HP All-in-One enables you to zoom in or out and print any particular portion of a
photo. When you print the photo, only the cropped area shown on the display prints.
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To crop a photo
1.Press the Menu button on the reprint selection screen.
2.In the Edit Photo menu, press the up arrow or down arrow button to highlight  Crop,
and then press  OK.
3. Press the Zoom in button or the Zoom out button to zoom closer to or farther away
from the subject of the photo.
An outline appears on the photo to show you an approximate view of the area that
will print.
4. Press the arrows on the directional pad to pan around the photo and select a specific
area to print.
5. Press  OK to crop the photo.
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Print photos” on page 94
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Make reprints of your photos” on page 117
Adjust the brightness of your photos
You can adjust the brightness of a photo so that it prints lighter or darker than your original.
To adjust the brightness
1. Press the Menu button on the reprint selection screen.
2.In the Edit Photo menu, press the up arrow or down arrow button to highlight
Brightness , and then press  OK.
3. Press the left arrow or right arrow button to increase or decrease the brightness of
the photo.
The current brightness selection is indicated by the vertical line on the slidebar.
4. When you are done adjusting brightness, press  OK.
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Print photos” on page 94
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Apply special color effects to your photos
You can apply special color effects to a photo so that it prints with a sepia, hand-tinted,
or black-and-white finish.
To change the color effects
1.Press the Menu button on the reprint selection screen.
2.In the Edit Photos menu, press the up arrow or down arrow button to highlight  Color
Effect , and then press  OK.
3. Press the up arrow or down arrow button to select one of the following color effect
options, and then press  OK:
No EffectDoes not apply any special color effects to your photo.
Black & WhitePrints the photo in black and white.
SepiaApplies brown tones, similar to photos produced in the early 1900s, to
your photo.
AntiqueApplies brown tones along with some pale colors to your photo. With
this option, your photo will look like it was hand-tinted.
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Print photos” on page 94
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Make reprints of your photos” on page 117
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12 Maintain the HP All-in-One
The HP All-in-One requires little maintenance. Sometimes you might want to clean the
glass and lid backing to remove surface dust and ensure that your copies and scans
remain clear. You will also need to replace ink cartridges, clean the printhead assembly,
or align the printer from time to time. This section provides instructions for keeping the
HP All-in-One in top working condition. Perform these simple maintenance procedures
as necessary.
This section contains the following topics:
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Work with ink cartridges
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Print a printer status report
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Print and evaluate a print quality report
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Clean the HP All-in-One
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Turn off the HP All-in-One
Work with ink cartridges
To ensure the best print quality from the HP All-in-One, you will need to perform some
simple maintenance procedures. This section  provides guidelines for handling the ink
cartridges, instructions for replacing the ink cartridges, and aligning and cleaning the
printhead.
This section contains the following topics:
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Information on ink cartridges and the printhead
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Check the estimated ink levels
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Replace the ink cartridges
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Remove ink from your skin and clothing
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Advanced printhead maintenance
Information on ink cartridges and the printhead
The following tips help maintain HP ink cartridges and ensure consistent print quality.
• Make sure you follow the instructions in the Start Here guide for installing the
printhead and the ink cartridges for the first time. The instructions in this online help
are for replacing ink cartridges, and are not intended for first time installation.
• If you need to replace an ink cartridge, wait until you have the new ink cartridge
available to install before removing the old cartridge.
CAUTION: Wait until you have a new ink cartridge available before removing
the old ink cartridge. Do not leave the ink cartridge outside of the product for an
extended period of time. This can result in damage to both the product and the
ink cartridge.
• Keep all ink cartridges in the original sealed packages until they are needed.
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•Turn off the HP All-in-One by pressing the On button located on the product. Wait
until the On light turns off before unplugging the power cord or turning off a power
strip. If you improperly turn off the HP All-in-One, the print carriage might not return
to the correct position causing problems with the ink cartridges and print quality
issues.
• Store ink cartridges at room temperature (15.6-26.6° C or 60-78° F).
• If you notice a significant decrease in print quality, check the estimated ink levels
remaining in the ink cartridges. Replace any ink cartridges that are low on ink. If none
of the ink cartridges are low, clean the printhead.
• Do not clean the printhead unnecessarily. This wastes ink and shortens the life of the
cartridges.
• Handle ink cartridges carefully. Dropping, jarring, or rough handling during installation
can cause temporary printing problems.
• If you are transporting the product, do the following to prevent ink leaking from the
print carriage or other damage from occurring to the product:
◦Make sure you turn off the product by pressing the On button.
The print carriage should be parked on the right side in the service station.
◦ Make sure you leave the ink cartridges and printhead installed.
◦ Lightly pack the inside of the product with crumpled newspaper to prevent the
print carriage from moving during transportation.
◦ The product must be transported sitting flat; it should not be placed its side, back,
front, or top.
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Check the estimated ink levels” on page 122
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Clean the printhead” on page 127
Check the estimated ink levels
You can easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you might need to
replace an ink cartridge. The ink supply level shows an estimate of the amount of ink
remaining in the ink cartridges.
NOTE: If you have installed a refilled or remanufactured cartridge, or a cartridge that
has been used in another printer, the ink level indicator might be inaccurate or
unavailable.
NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes
only. When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement
cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. You do not have to replace the
cartridges until the print quality is unacceptable.
NOTE: Ink from the cartridges is used in the printing process in a number of different
ways, including in the initialization process, which prepares the product and cartridges
for printing, and in printhead servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing
smoothly. In addition, some residual ink is left in the cartridge after it is used. For more
information, see 
www.hp.com/go/inkusage .
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To check the ink levels from the control panel
1.Press  Setup.
2.Press the down arrow button to highlight  Tools, and then press  OK.
3. Press the down arrow button to highlight  Display Ink Gauge, and then press OK.
The product displays a gauge that shows the estimated ink levels of all cartridges
installed.
4. Press any button to return to the  Tools menu.
To check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software
1. In the HP Solution Center, click  Settings, point to  Print Settings , and then click
Printer Toolbox .
NOTE:You can also open the  Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties  dialog
box. In the  Print Properties  dialog box, click the  Features tab, and then click the
Printer Services  button.
The Printer Toolbox  appears.
2. Click the  Estimated Ink Level  tab.
The estimated ink levels for the ink cartridges appear.
Replace the ink cartridges
Follow these instructions when you need to replace ink cartridges.
NOTE: If you are setting up the product for th e first time, make sure you follow the
instructions in the Start Here guide for installing the printhead and the ink cartridges.
If you do not already have replacement ink cartridges for the HP All-in-One, to order
cartridges, go to 
www.hp.com/buy/supplies . If prompted, choose your country/region,
follow the prompts to select your product, and then click one of the shopping links on the
page.
NOTE: At this time, some portions of the HP Web site are available in English only.
CAUTION: Wait until you have a new ink cartridge available before removing the
old ink cartridge. Do not leave the ink cartridge outside of the product for an extended
period of time. This can result in damage to both the product and the ink cartridge.
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To replace the ink cartridges
1.Make sure the product is turned on.
2. Open the ink cartridge access door by lifting from the front right of the product, until
the door locks into place.
The print carriage moves to the center of the product.
NOTE: Wait until the print carriage stops moving before proceeding.
3.Press the tab on the front of the ink cartridge to release it, and then remove it from
the slot.
4.Remove the new ink cartridge from its packaging by pulling the orange pull-tab
straight back to remove  the plastic wrap from the ink cartridge.
NOTE:Make sure you remove the plastic wrap from the ink cartridge before
installing it in the product, or printing will fail.
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5.Twist the orange cap to snap it off.
6.Using the colored shaped icons for help, slide the ink cartridge into the empty slot
until it clicks into place and is seated firmly in the slot.
CAUTION: Do not lift the latch handle on the print carriage to install the ink
cartridges. Doing so can resu lt in incorrectly seated ink cartridges and printing
problems. The latch must remain down in order to correctly install the ink
cartridges.
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Make sure that you insert the ink cartridge into the slot that has the same shaped icon
and color as the one you are installing.
7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 for each ink cartridge you are replacing.
8. Close the ink cartridge door.
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Shop for ink supplies” on page 137
Remove ink from your skin and clothing
Follow these instructions to remove ink from your skin and clothing:
SurfaceRemedy
SkinWash the area with an abrasive soap.
White fabricWash the fabric in  cold water and use chlorine bleach.
Color fabricWash the fabric in  cold water and use sudsy ammonia.
CAUTION: Always use cold water to remove ink from fabric. Warm or hot water can
set the ink into the fabric.
Advanced printhead maintenance
If you are experiencing problems with printing, you might have a problem with the
printhead. You should perform the procedures in the following sections only when
directed to do so for resolving print quality issues.
Performing the aligning and cleaning procedures unnecessarily can waste ink and
shorten the life of the cartridges.
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If you receive an error message about the ink cartridges, see “Ink cartridge and printhead
messages” on page 257 for more information.
This section contains the following topics:
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Clean the printhead
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Align the printer
Clean the printhead
If your printed output is streaked or has any incorrect or missing colors, the printhead
might need to be cleaned.
This process uses ink to attempt to unclog and clean the nozzles in the printhead.
This might take a few minutes and will use one or more sheets of paper.
To clean the printhead from the control panel
1. Press  Setup.
2.Press the down arrow button to highlight  Tools, and then press  OK.
3. Press the down arrow button to highlight  Clean Printhead, and then press OK.
The product cleans the printhead.
4. Press any button to return to the  Tools menu.
To clean the printhead from the HP Photosmart Software
1. Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the main input tray.
2. In the HP Solution Center, click  Settings.
3. In the  Print Settings  area, click Printer Toolbox .
NOTE:You can also open the  Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties  dialog
box. In the  Print Properties  dialog box, click the  Features tab, and then click
Printer Services .
The Printer Toolbox  appears.
4. Click the  Device Services  tab.
5. Click  Clean the printhead .
6. Follow the prompts until you are satisfied with the quality of the output, and then click
Done .
There are two stages of cleaning. Each stage lasts about two minutes, uses one sheet
of paper, and uses an increasing amount of ink. After each stage, review the quality
of the printed page. You should only initiate the next phase of cleaning if the print
quality is poor.
If print quality still seems poor after you complete both stages of cleaning, try aligning
the printer. If print quality problems persist after cleaning and aligning, contact HP
support.
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