HP D4200 manual About the front USB port lights, To print from the front USB port

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To print from the front USB port

1.Load photo paper into the printer.

For instructions about loading photo paper, click one of the following options:

•Print borderless photos

•Print photos with a border

2.Connect your camera or other USB device to the front USB port using a USB cable. The green Connection light should be illuminated. For more information, see About the front USB port lights.

3.Turn on your camera or device, and then set it to transfer photos.

If you do not know how to set the camera or device to transfer photos, see the documentation that came with the camera or device.

4.Start the HP Photosmart Software.

If you attached an HP digital camera to the front USB port, the HP Photosmart Software starts automatically.

If you attached a non-HP digital camera or another device, press the Photosmart Essential button on the printer.

5.Before printing photos you must transfer them to your computer's hard drive. Do one of the following:

•If the photos are displayed at the top of the HP Photosmart Software dialog box, click Save, and then follow the onscreen instructions.

•If the photos are not displayed at the top of the HP Photosmart Software dialog box, click Browse photos. Follow the onscreen instructions to locate the photos. Click Save, and then follow the onscreen instructions.

After the files are transferred the HP Photosmart Software dialog box is displayed.

6.Click Print, and then follow the onscreen instructions.

For more information on using the HP Photosmart Software, see the HP Photosmart Software Help.

About the front USB port lights

The lights on the front USB port let you know if the device is connected correctly and if the photos are transferring.

•When the camera is connected correctly, the Connection light is illuminated. The Connection light blinks green when photos are transferring.

•If the camera is not set to the correct mode for transferring photos, the Error light flashes.

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Contents HP Deskjet D4200 Printer series Terms and conventions Accessibility VisualHewlett-Packard Company notices AcknowledgementsContents Print other documents Printing tipsPrinter software Troubleshooting MaintenanceHP support Order suppliesTechnical information Section Description WelcomeSection Description Special features Printer at a glance Get startedPrint cartridges Ink-backup mode Buttons and lights Power button and light Print Cartridge Status lights Photosmart Essential button Front USB port lights Resume button and lightPaper trays Cancel iconTo unfold the paper trays Unfold the paper traysInput tray Paper guideOutput tray To fold the paper trays Fold the paper traysPrint cartridges Ink-backup mode Replace print cartridgesUse print cartridges Ink-backup mode output Exit ink-backup modeTo remove plastic tape from a print cartridge USB Connect the printerPrint using the Photosmart Essential button About the Photosmart Essential buttonAbout the HP Photosmart Software Print photos using the front USB port About the front USB portPrint photos from the front USB port To print from the front USB port About the front USB port lightsPage Print borderless photos Learn how to print photosLearn how to perform other photo printing tasks Print photosPrepare to print PrintClick the Printing Shortcuts tab Orientation Portrait or Landscape Print photos with a borderPrepare to print To change the HP Real Life Technologies setting HP Real Life Technologies photo fixPhoto print cartridge Exif Print Advanced color settingsTo install the photo print cartridge To specify advanced color settingsStorage Save money when printing photosStore and handle photo paper To print Exif Print-enhanced photosOther photo projects Share photos with friends and familyPrint e-mail Print other documentsPrint documents Print letters Print envelopes Print postcards Print hagaki cards Print index cards and other small media Print labels Print CD/DVD tattoos Print transparencies Print brochures Print greeting cards Two-sided printing ManualGreeting cards Print Quality Normal Print bookletsLeft Edge Booklet Right Edge Booklet Paper Type Plain paper Orientation Portrait or Landscape Print postersPrint iron-on transfers Click Printer Features, and then set Mirror Image to On Printing tips Print a testPrinting shortcuts To create a printing shortcut Fast/Economical printingCreate printing shortcuts Use printing shortcutsChange the print speed or quality General Everyday printingPresentation printing Select a paper typeMaximum dpi Print resolutionPrint quality settings To view the print resolutionPrint in grayscale Set the page orderSet a custom paper size To print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paperResize a document Print previewSelect the Show preview before printing check box Two-sided printingBound two-sided documents To preview a printed documentTo print a two-sided document with a book binding To print a two-sided document with a tablet bindingFlip Pages Up Preserve Layout Windows 2000 users Make the HP Deskjet the default printerSet default print settings Printer softwareTo change the default print settings Printer Properties dialog boxTo open the Printer Properties dialog box Ink Status window Whats This? helpDownload printer software updates To download a printer software updateDownload HP Photosmart Software Selection numbers MaintenanceInstall print cartridges Print cartridge combinationsInstallation instructions To install a print cartridgePrinting with one print cartridge Remove plastic tape Maintenance Click Align the Print Cartridges Automatically clean print cartridgesAlign print cartridges To align print cartridgesView estimated ink levels Calibrate print qualityTo remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from the exterior Manually clean print cartridgesMaintain the printer body Remove ink from your skin and clothingTo prepare to clean To manually clean print cartridge contactsMaintain print cartridges Print cartridge protector Print cartridge storage and handlingTo open the printer Toolbox Printer ToolboxTroubleshooting Error messagesPrint cartridge error messages Other error messages Installation problemsUnknown Device message displays Solution To resolve the problemTo reinstall the printer software Printer lights are on or flashingPrinter name does not appear What the flashing light means Power light is flashingResume light is flashing Both Power and Resume lights are flashingPrint Cartridge Status lights are on or flashing Check the printer lights Printer does not printFront USB port lights are flashing Verify the followingTo stop and restart the print service Printer is stalledClear the print queue If the printer still does not print Document prints slowlyIncorrect or missing print cartridge Print cartridge problemsSolution To verify and install the correct print cartridges Computer does not meet system requirementsClick the Estimated Ink Levels tab Print cartridge is faulty or not installed properlyLow on ink Paper problems Paper jamTo clear a paper jam Paper problems Printer prints on multiple sheets at once Out-of-paper messagePaper might be loaded improperly Photos do not print correctlyCheck the paper tray Check the printer propertiesHorizontal lines appear on a photo Solution Part of the photo is fadedFading occurs on the edges of a photo Problems with borderless documents Borderless printing guidelinesFading occurs near the edges of a photo Streaks appear in a light portion of a photo Solution Ink smears Image is printed at an angle SolutionPhoto has an unwanted border For photo paper with a tear-off tab For most paper typesFaded prints with ink streaks Print quality is poorBlank pages print Solution Prints are faded SolutionDocument is printed off-center or at an angle Solution Document is misprintedText and images are misaligned Envelope is printed at an angle Solution Document does not reflect the new print settingsTo install the HP Photosmart Software Images in a connected digital camera do not print Front USB port problemsFront USB port lights are flashing Solution If you continue to have problemsHP support Ink cartridge warranty informationAfter the phone support period Phone support period Placing a callOrder paper or other media Order print cartridges Order suppliesCountry/region Number for ordering Technical information Printer specificationsRecycling program Material safety data sheetsPaper use PlasticsAppendix C LED indicator statement FCC statementVcci Class B compliance statement for users in Japan Appendix C Technical information Index Page USB 114