HP Photosmart C8183 User Manual

Load other types of paper
The following types of paper are designed for special projects. Create your project in the
HP Photosmart Software or another application, set the paper type and size, and then
print.
HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film and HP Premium Plus Inkjet Transparency
Film
▲Insert the film so that the white transparency strip (with arrows and the HP logo) is on
top and is going into the input tray first.
NOTE: For best results, set the paper type to transparency film before printing
on...

Related topics
•“
Change the print settings for the current job” on page 76
•“
Recommended papers/media for printing only” on page 63
Load a CD/DVD in the LightSc ribe-enabled CD/DVD drive
The HP All-in-One enables you to:
•Save photos onto a CD/DVD. This is known as burning a CD/DVD.
• Read the contents of a CD/DVD so you can view and print photos from the control
panel on the HP All-in-One or transfer the photos to a connected computer.
• Add a text label to a LightScribe-compatible CD/DVD.
The...

To load a CD/DVD in the CD/DVD drive for LightScribe disc labeling
1. Open the CD/DVD drive.
2.Load a single LightScribe-compatible CD or DVD with the label side down.
NOTE: LightScribe disc labeling only works with LightScribe-compatible media.
3.Close the CD/DVD drive.
Related topics
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Preserve your photos on a CD or DVD” on page 104
Avoid paper jams
To help avoid paper jams, follow these guidelines.
• Remove printed papers from the output tray frequently.
• Prevent curled or wrinkled paper by storing...

•Do not force paper too far forward in the input tray.
• Use paper types that are recommended for the HP All-in-One.
Related topics
•“
Recommended papers for printing and copying” on page 61
•“
Papers to avoid” on page 64
•“
Clear paper jams” on page 147
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Chapter 6
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Load originals and load paper
 

7 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.
This section contains the following topics:
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Print from a software application
•
Make the HP All-in-One the default printer
•
Change the print settings for the current job
•
Change the default print settings
•
Printing shortcuts
•
Perform special print jobs
•
Stop a print...

Make the HP All-in-One the default printer
You can set the HP All-in-One as the default printer to use from all software applications.
This means that the HP All-in-One is automatically selected in the printer list when you
select Print from the  File menu in a software application. The default printer is
automatically select ed when you click the  Print button in the toolbar of most software
applications. For more information, see the Windows Help.
Change the print settings  for the current job
You can...

the Size  list to see if a defined paper size already exists for the type of paper you are
using.
Paper typeSuggested paper size settings
CD/DVD tattoo paper5 x 7 in.
Copier, multi-purpose, or
plain papersLetter or A4
EnvelopesAppropriate listed envelope size
Greeting-card papersLetter or A4
Index cardsAppropriate listed card size (if listed sizes are not appropriate,
you can specify a custom paper size)
Inkjet papersLetter or A4
Iron-on T-shirt transfersLetter or A4
LabelsLetter or A4
LegalLegal...

To view the print resolution
1.Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray.
2. On the  File menu in your software application, click  Print.
3. Make sure the HP All-in-One  is the selected printer.
4. 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 .
5. Click the  Features  tab.
6. In the  Print Quality  drop-down list, select the appropriate print quality...

3.Make sure the HP All-in-One is the selected printer.
4. 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 .
5. Click the  Features  tab.
6. In the  Basic Options  area, click one of the following:
• Click  Portrait to print the document vertically on the page.
• Click  Landscape  to print the document horizontally on the page.
Scale the document size
The HP...