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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 transparency film.
HP Iron-On Transfers
1. Flatten the transfer sheet completely before using it; do not load curled sheets.
TIP: To prevent curling, keep transfer sheets sealed in the original package until
you are ready to use them.
2. Locate the blue stripe on the nonprinting side of the transfer paper and then manually
feed one sheet at a time into the input tray with the blue stripe facing up.
HP Greeting Cards, HP Photo Greeting Cards, or HP Textured Greeting Cards
▲ Insert a small stack of HP greeting card paper into the input tray with the print side
down; slide the sta ck of cards forward until it stops.
TIP:Make sure the area on which you want to  print is inserted first, print side
down in the input tray.
Inkjet labels
1. Always use letter or A4 label sheets designed for use with inkjet devices, and make
sure that the labels are no more than two years old. Labels on older sheets might
peel off when the paper is pulled through the HP All-in-One, causing subsequent
paper jams.
2. Fan the stack of labels to make sure none of the pages are sticking together.
3. Place a stack of label sheets on top of full-size plain paper in the input tray, label side
down. Do not insert labels one sheet at a time.
For best results, set the paper type and paper size before printing.
HP CD/DVD Tattoo labels
▲ Place one sheet of CD/DVD tattoo paper in the input tray with the print side down;
slide the CD/DVD tattoo paper forward until it stops.
NOTE: When you use CD/DVD tattoo labels, leave the tray extender closed.
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Related topics
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Change the print settings for the current job” on page 76
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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 instructions for loading a CD/DVD vary, depending on what you want to do with the
disc. Both sets of instructions are included here.
To load a CD/DVD in the CD/DVD drive for burning or reading
1. Open the CD/DVD drive.
2.Load a single CD or DVD with the label side up.
3.Close the CD/DVD drive.
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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 all unused paper flat in a resealable bag.
• Ensure that paper loaded in the input tray lays flat and the edges are not bent or torn.
• If you are printing labels, ensure that the label sheets are no more than two years old.
Labels on older sheets might peel off when the paper is pulled through the HP All-in-
One, and cause paper jams.
• Do not combine different paper types and paper sizes in the input tray; the entire stack
of paper in the input tray must be the same size and type.
• Adjust the paper-width guide in the input tray to fit snugly against all paper. Make sure
the paper-width guide does not bend the paper in the input tray.
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•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
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Recommended papers for printing and copying” on page 61
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Papers to avoid” on page 64
•“
Clear paper jams” on page 147
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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
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Make the HP All-in-One the default printer
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Change the print settings for the current job
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Change the default print settings
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Printing shortcuts
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Perform special print jobs
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Stop a print job
Print from a software application
Most print settings are automatically handled by the software application. You need to
change the settings manually only when you change print quality, print on specific types
of paper or transparency film, or use special features.
To print from a software application
1. Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray.
2. On the  File menu in your software application, click  Print.
3. Select the HP All-in-One as the printer.
If you set the HP All-in-One as the default  printer, you can skip this step. The HP All-
in-One will already be selected.
4. If you need to change settings, 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 .
NOTE:When printing a photo, you must select options for the specific photo
paper and photo enhancement.
5. Select the appropriate options for your print  job by using the features available in the
Advanced , Printing Shortcuts , Features , and Color  tabs.
TIP: You can easily select the appropriate options for your print job by choosing
one of the pr edefined print tasks on the  Printing Shortcuts tab. Click a type of
print task in the  Printing Shortcuts  list. The default settings for that type of print
task are set and summarized on the  Printing Shortcuts tab. If necessary, you
can adjust the settings here and save your custom settings as a new printing
shortcut. To save a custom printing sh ortcut, select the shortcut and click Save
As . To delete a shortcut, select the shortcut and click  Delete.
6.Click  OK to close the  Properties dialog box.
7. Click  Print or OK  to begin printing.
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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 customize the print settings of the HP All-in-One to handle nearly any print task.
This section contains the following topics:
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Set the paper size
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Set the paper type for printing
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View the print resolution
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Change the print speed or quality
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Change the page orientation
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Scale the document size
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Change the saturation, brightness, or color tone
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Adjust the ink volume and dry time
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Reduce the amount of overspray
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Preview your print job
Set the paper size
The  Size  setting helps the HP All-in-One determine the printable area on the page. Some
of the paper size choices have a borderless equivalent, which allows you to print to the
top, bottom, and side edges of the paper.
Usually, you set the paper size in the software application you used to create your
document or project. However, if you are using custom-size paper, or if you cannot set
the paper size from your software application, you can change the paper size in the
Properties  dialog box before printing.
To set the paper size
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  Resizing Options  area, click the appropriate paper size from the  Size list.
The following table lists the suggested paper size settings for the different types of
paper you can load in the input tray. Make sure to look at the long list of choices in
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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
LetterheadLetter or A4
Panorama photo paperAppropriate listed panorama size (if listed sizes are not
appropriate, you can specify a custom paper size)
Photo papers10 x 15 cm. (with or without tab), 4 x 6 in. (with or without tab),
letter, A4, or appropriate listed size
Transparency filmsLetter or A4
Custom-size papersCustom paper size
Set the paper ty pe for printing
If you print on special papers, such as photo paper, transparency film, envelopes, or
labels, or if you experience poor print quality, you can set the paper type manually.
To set the paper  type for printing
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  Basic Options  area, click the appropriate paper type from the  Paper Type list.
View the print resolution
The printer software displays the print resolution in dots per inch (dpi). The dpi varies
according to the paper type and print quality that you select in the printer software.
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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 setting for your
project.
7. In the  Paper Type  drop-down list, select the type of paper that you have loaded.
8. Click the  Resolution  button to view the print resolution dpi.
Change the print speed or quality
The HP All-in-One automatically chooses a print quality and speed setting depending on
the paper type setting you select. You can also change the print quality setting to
customize the speed and quality of the print process.
To select a print speed or quality
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 quality setting for your
project.
NOTE: To view the maximum dpi that the HP All-in-One will print, click
Resolution .
7.In the  Paper Type  drop-down list, select the type of paper that you have loaded.
Change the page orientation
The page orientation setting allows you to print your document vertically or horizontally
on the page.
Usually, you set the page orientation in the software application you used to create your
document or project. However, if you are using custom-size or special HP paper, or if you
cannot set the page orientation from your software application, you can change the page
orientation in the  Properties dialog box before printing.
To change the page orientation
1. Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray.
2. On the  File menu in your software application, click  Print.
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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 All-in-One allows you to print the document at a different size than the original.
To scale the document size
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  Resizing options  area, click Scale to paper size , and then click the
appropriate paper size from the drop-down list.
Change the saturation, brightness, or color tone
You can change the intensity of colors and the level of darkness in your printout by
adjusting the  Saturation, Brightness , or Color Tone  options.
To change the saturation, brightness, or color tone
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  Color tab.
Adjust the ink volume and dry time
You can reduce the amount of ink printed on a page, or you can increase the dry time to
allow slower-drying printouts to dry before you touch them.
To adjust the ink volume and dry time
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.
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