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Use HP Smart Install to connect to a computer, a wired network, or a wireless network The software installation files are in the product memory. The HP Smart Install program uses a USB cable to transfer the installation files from the product to your computer. This installer supports USB connections, wired networks, and wireless networks. It installs all files you need to print, copy, scan, and fax. To use the HP Smart Install program, follow one of these procedures, depending on your connection type.
HP Smart Install for Windows wireless networks, method 1: Use the product control panel NOTE: Use this method only if you know your wireless network SSID and password. 1. On the product control panel, touch the Wireless button. Touch the Wireless Menu button, and then touch the Wireless Setup Wizard item. Follow the instructions to complete the wireless setup. 2. On the product control panel, touch the wireless status button to display the product IP address. 3.
Change copy quality The following copy-quality settings are available: ● Auto Select: Use this setting when you are not concerned about the quality of the copy. This is the default setting. 4 ● Mixed: Use this setting for documents that contain a mixture of text and graphics. ● Text: Use this setting for documents that contain mostly text. ● Picture: Use this setting for documents that contain mostly graphics. 1. Load the document onto the scanner glass or into the document feeder. 2.
Scan by using HP Scan software (Windows) 1. Double-click the HP Scan icon on the computer desktop. 2. Select a scanning shortcut, and adjust the settings if necessary. 3. Click Scan. NOTE: Click Advanced Settings to gain access to more options. Click Create New Shortcut to create a customized set of settings and save it in the list of shortcuts.
Replace the print cartridges The product uses four colors and has a different print cartridge for each color: black (K), magenta (M), cyan (C), and yellow (Y). CAUTION: If toner gets on any clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash the clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into the fabric. 6 1. Open the front door. 2. Pull out the print-cartridge drawer.
3. Grasp the handle on the old print cartridge and then pull the cartridge straight up to remove it. 4. Remove the new print cartridge from the packaging. 5. Gently rock the print cartridge from front to back to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge.
6. Remove the orange, plastic shield from the bottom of the new print cartridge. 7. Do not touch the imaging drum on the bottom of the print cartridge. Fingerprints on the imaging drum can cause printquality problems. 8. Insert the new print cartridge into the product.
. Pull the tab on the left side of the print cartridge straight up to completely remove the sealing tape. Recycle the sealing tape. 10. Close the print-cartridge drawer.
11. Close the front door. 12. Place the old print cartridge, the sealing tape, and the orange plastic shield in the box for the new print cartridge. Follow the recycling instructions that are included in the box.
Check the scanner glass for dirt and smudges Over time, specks of debris might collect on the scanner glass and white plastic backing, which can affect performance. This can cause vertical streaks on copy jobs from the document feeder, and specks on copy jobs from the flatbed scanner glass. Use the following procedure to clean the scanner glass and white plastic backing. 1. Use the power switch to turn off the product, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical socket. 2. Open the scanner lid.
Understand paper use This product supports a variety of paper and other print media. Paper or print media that does not meet the following guidelines might cause poor print quality, increased jams, and premature wear on the product. It is possible for paper to meet all of these guidelines and still not produce satisfactory results. This might be the result of improper handling, unacceptable temperature and/or humidity levels, or other variables over which Hewlett-Packard has no control.
Media type Do Labels ● Use only labels that have no exposed backing between them. ● Do not use labels that have wrinkles or bubbles, or are damaged. ● Use labels that lie flat. ● ● Use only full sheets of labels. Do not print partial sheets of labels. ● Use only transparencies that are approved for use in color laser printers. ● Do not use transparent print media not approved for laser printers. ● Place transparencies on a flat surface after removing them from the product.
Adjust color Manage color by changing the settings on the Color tab in the printer driver. Change the color theme for a print job 1. On the File menu in the software program, click Print. 2. Click Properties or Preferences. 3. Click the Color tab. 4. Select a color theme from the Color Themes drop-down list. ● Default (sRGB): This theme sets the product to print RGB data in raw device mode.
● Photo (Adobe RGB 1998): Use this theme with printing digital photos that use the AdobeRGB color space rather than sRGB. Turn off color management in the software program when using this theme. ● None: No color theme is used. Change the color options Change the color options settings for the current print job from the color tab of the printer driver. 1. On the File menu in the software program, click the Print item. 2. Click Properties or Preferences. 3. Click the Color tab. 4.
6. Click the Print in Grayscale option to print a color document in black and shades of gray. Use this option to print color documents for photocopying or faxing. You can also use this option to print draft copies or to save color cartridge life. 7. Click the OK button. Manual color options Use manual color options to adjust the Neutral Grays, Halftone, and Edge Control options for text, graphics, and photographs.
Clean the paper path from the product control panel 1. From the Home screen, touch the Setup 2. Touch the Service menu. 3. Touch the Cleaning Page button. 4. Load plain letter or A4 paper when you are prompted. 5. Touch the OK button to begin the cleaning process. button. A page feeds through the product slowly. Discard the page when the process is completed.
Print on both sides manually with Windows 18 1. On the File menu in the software program, click Print. 2. Select the product, and then click the Properties or Preferences button. 3. Click the Finishing tab.
4. Select the Print on both sides (manually) check box. Click the OK button to print the first side of the job. 5. Retrieve the printed stack from the output bin, and maintaining the same orientation, place it with the printed side facing down in Tray 1. 6. On the control panel, press the OK button to print the second side of the job.
Automatically print on both sides with Windows 20 1. On the File menu in the software program, click Print. 2. Select the product, and then click the Properties or Preferences button.
3. Click the Finishing tab. 4. Select the Print on both sides check box. Click the OK button to print the job.
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