HP Photosmart C8183 User Manual
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•I received a message on the display about a paper jam or a blocked print head assembly • The wrong measurements are showing in menus on the display The HP All-in-One will not turn on Cause: The HP All-in-One is not properly connected to a power supply. Solution: • Make sure the power cord is firmly connected to both the HP All-in-One and the power source. Plug the power cord into a grounded power outlet, surge protector, or power strip. 1Power connection 2Grounded power outlet •If you are using a power...
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to turn on. If you press the On button again during this time, you might turn the device off. WARNING! If the HP All-in-One still does not turn on, it might have a mechanical failure. Unplug the HP All-in-One from the power outlet and contact HP. Go to: www.hp.com/support If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling for technical support. I connected the USB cable, but I am having problems using the HP All-in-One with my computer Cause: The USB cable was...
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Solution:You can change the language settings at any time from the Preferences menu. For more information, see: “ Set your language and country/region” on page 19 I received a message on the display that the printer alignment failed Cause: The incorrect type of paper is loaded in the input tray (for example, colored paper, paper with text on it or, certain recycled paper). Solution: Load unused plain white letter or A4 paper into the input tray, and then try the alignment again. If the alignment fails...
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I received a message on the display about a paper jam or a blocked print head assemblyCause: The HP All-in-One has a paper jam. Solution: Clear the paper jam, and then follow the prompts on the display or the computer screen to continue. For more information, see: “ Clear paper jams” on page 147 Cause: The print head assembly is blocked. Solution: There might be some packing material inside the HP All-in-One. Turn the HP All-in-One off and open the ink cartridge door. Remove any objects that are...
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Solution:If the installation does not run automatically, you can start it manually. To start the installation from a Windows computer 1. From the Windows Start menu, click Run (or click Accessories , and then Run). 2. In the Run dialog box, enter d:\setup.exe, and then click OK. If your CD-ROM drive is not assigned to drive letter D, enter the appropriate drive letter. The minimum system checks screen appears Cause: Your system does not meet the mi nimum requirements to install the software....
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• Verify that the USB cable is 3 meters (9.8 feet) or less in length. • If you have several USB de vices attached to your computer, you might want to unplug the other devices during the installation. 5. Continue with the installation and restart the computer when prompted. For more information, see: “ Uninstall and reinstall the software” on page 155 I received a message that an unknown error has occurred Cause: The source of the error is unknown. Solution: Try to continue with the installation. If that...
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5.Restart your computer. NOTE: It is important that you disconnect the HP All-in-One before restarting your computer. Do not connect the HP All-in-One to your computer until after you have reinstalle d the software. 6.To reinstall the software, insert the HP All-in-One CD-ROM into your computer’s CD- ROM drive, and follow the onscreen instructions and the instructions provided in the Setup Guide that came wi th the HP All-in-One. 7. After the software is installed, connect the HP All-in-One to your...
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5.Start the Setup program for the HP All-in-One again. 6. Select Install. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions and the instructions provided in the Setup Guide that came with the HP All-in-One. Missing HP Photosmart Software Cause: The HP Photosmart Software is not installed. Solution: Install the HP Photosmart Software that came with the HP All-in-One. If it is installed, restart your computer. To install the HP Photosmart Software 1. Insert the HP All-in-One CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive...
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For more information on setting up the HP All-in-One and connecting it to your computer, see the Setup Guide that came with the HP All-in-One. Network troubleshooting This section addresses problems you might encounter while setting up a network. This section contains the following topics: • Wired network setup troubleshooting • Wireless setup troubleshooting Wired network setup troubleshooting This section addresses problems you might encounter setting up a wired network. This section contains the...
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Solution:Check to see if you have an active network connection. To see if you have an active network connection ▲ Check the two Ethernet indicator lights on the top and bottom of the RJ-45 Ethernet jack on the back of the HP All-in-One. The lights indicate the following: a. Top light: If this light is a solid green, the device is properly connected to the network, and communications have been established. If the top light is off, there is no network connection. b . Bottom light: This yellow light...