Setup Guide

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Ethernet cable*

*Purchased separately

USB cable*

*Purchased separately

Basics Guide

HP Photosmart C5100 All-in-One series

Start Here

USB cable users: Do not connect the USB cable

until step A2.

Remove all tape and lift display

Locate components

Use this guide to set up the hardware and connect the HP All-in-One to either your computer or a working

network. If you have problems during setup, see Troubleshooting later in the guide.

HP Photosmart C5100 All-in-One series Setup Guide

a Remove all tape and protective ﬁ lm from

the lid and from the front and back of the

device.

b Lift the color graphics display and remove

the protective ﬁ lm. You can adjust the

height of the display to a position suitable

for viewing.

The contents of your box may differ

Additional network equipment

speciﬁ ed later in the guide.

4 x 6 in

(10 x 15 cm) photo paper

Mac CD

Windows CD

Basics Guide

adapter

control panel faceplate

(may be pre-attached)

ink cartridges

power cord

Documentation CD

This CD may be

included for some

languages where help

is not available through

the software.

Summary of content (12 pages)

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Start Here USB cable users: Do not connect the USB cable until step A2. 1 Use this guide to set up the hardware and connect the HP All-in-One to either your computer or a working network. If you have problems during setup, see Troubleshooting later in the guide. 2 Remove all tape and lift display a 3 b a Remove all tape and protective film from the lid and from the front and back of the device. b Lift the color graphics display and remove the protective film.
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Attach the control panel faceplate (if not attached) 4 a b a Position the control panel faceplate over the buttons on the device. b Press down firmly on all edges of th overlay to secure it. Make sure all buttons are visible and not blocked. 5 Load paper into both trays Main tray: a b c d Load plain white paper in the bottom paper tray. Plain paper is needed for alignment. Photo paper tray: e f g e Lift the output tray. f Pull out the photo tray.
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6 Connect the power cord and adapter USB cable users: Do not connect the USB cable until instructed later in this guide. 7 Press the On button After you press the On button, wait for the prompt on the color graphics display before continuing.
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9 Lift latches inside of the device a a Squeeze the bottom of each latch to release it, and then lift the latch. b Lift all six latches. b 10 Insert all six ink cartridges a Match the color and pattern of the ink cartridge to th color and pattern on the print carriage. b a Push the black ink cartridge in to the first slot on th left. Close the latch. b Repeat with each of the color ink cartridges. c Make sure each latch is secure. Note: Use only the ink cartridges that came with the printer.
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11 Close the access door and follow the prompts a a After you close the access door, a prompt appears to load plain white paper. Make sure paper is loaded, and then press OK to start the process. The device initializes the ink cartridges and aligns the printer. This takes approximately 5 minutes. CAUTION: Do not disconnect or turn off the HP All-in-One during this time. You may hear the device making noises. b b After the alignment page is printed, alignment is complete.
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13 Choose ONE connection type (A or B) A: USB Connection - Do not connect yet Use this connection type if you want to connect the device directly to one computer. (Do not connect the USB cable until step A2.) Equipment needed: USB cable. For a USB connection, go to Section A (page 7) for instructions. B: Ethernet (Wired) Network Use this connection type if you want an Ethernet cable connection between the device and your network. Equipment needed: hub/router/switch and Ethernet cable.
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Section A: USB Connection A1 Choose the correct CD Windows Users: Mac Users: Note: If the startup screen does not appear, doubleclick My Computer, double-click the CDROM icon with the HP logo, and then double-click setup. exe. a Insert the HP All-in-One Windows CD. b Follow the onscreen instructions to install the software. c On the Connection Type screen, make sure to select directly to this computer. d Continue to the next page. a Locate the HP All-in-One Mac CD. b Continue to the next page.
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A2 Connect the USB cable Windows Users: Mac Users: a Follow the onscreen instructions until you see the prompt to connect the USB cable. (This may take several minutes.) Once the prompt appears, connect the USB cable to the port on the back of the HP All-in-One, and then to any USB port on your computer. a Connect the USB cable from your computer to the USB port on the back of the device. b Double-click the HP All-in-One Installer icon.
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Section B: Ethernet (wired) network B1 a Connect the Ethernet cable a Locate the Ethernet cable that you purchased separately. b Remove the yellow plug from the back of the device. c Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the device. d Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the hub/router switch. e Continue to the next page. Important: Do not connect the Ethernet cable to a cable modem b You must have a working network.
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B2 Choose the correct CD Windows Users: Mac Users: Note: If the startup screen does not appear, doubleclick My Computer, doubleclick the CD-ROM icon with the HP logo, and then double-click setup.exe. a Insert the HP All-in-One Mac CD. b Double-click the HP All-in-One installer icon. a Insert the HP All-in-One Windows CD. b Follow the onscreen instructions. c On the Connection Type screen, make sure to select through the network. Follow the onscreen instructions.
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14 Install software on additional computers If you have additional computers on your network, install the HP All-in-One software on each computer. Choose the correct HP All-in-One CD for each installation. Follow the onscreen instructions. Make sure that you choose the connection types between the network and your HP All-in-One (not between your computer and the network). 15 Go to step 16 at the back of this setup guide Troubleshooting Problem: The Microsoft Add Hardware screen appears.
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16 a Print a 4 x 6 inch photo a Insert the memory card from your camera into the appropriate memory card slot and press the Photosmart Express button. The Photosmart Express menu appears on the color graphics display. b Press OK to select View & Print. The most recent photo on your memory card appears on the display. c c Press the arrow buttons to select a different picture, then press OK. d d Keep pressing Okay to print your photo.