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paper. If you are printing on other types of paper, such as labels or transparencies, check that you have selected the correct paper type in the HP Photosmart software.

For more information, see:

Set the paper type for printing” on page 31

Load full-size paper” on page 21

Troubleshooting

Cause: The copy or print quality setting on the HP All-in-One is set too low.

Solution: Check the quality setting. Use a higher quality setting to increase the amount of ink used for printing.

For more information, see:

Change the print speed or quality” on page 32

Change copy speed or quality” on page 55

The text edges are jagged

Cause: The font is a custom size.

Solution: Some software applications offer custom fonts that have jagged edges when enlarged or printed. Also, if you want to print bitmapped text, it might have jagged edges when enlarged or printed.

Use OpenType or TrueType fonts to ensure that the HP All-in-One is able to print smooth fonts. When selecting a font, look for the TrueType or OpenType icon.

The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of the page

Cause: Your image has light blue, gray, or brown hues that print near the bottom of the page.

Solution: Load high-quality paper in the input tray and print the image with a high print quality setting, such as Best, Maximum dpi, or High Resolution. Always make sure the paper you are printing on is flat. For best results when printing images, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper.

If the problem persists, use the software you installed with the HP All-in-One or another software application to rotate your image 180 degrees so that the light blue, gray, or brown hues in your image do not print at the bottom of the page. Print the image using six-ink printing. To do so, install the photo print cartridge in place of the black print cartridge. With the photo print cartridge and the tri-color print cartridge installed, you have a six-ink system, which provides enhanced quality photos.

For more information, see:

Information on paper” on page 81

Troubleshoot print cartridges” on page 83

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Contents HP Photosmart C4200 All-in-One series HP Photosmart C4200 All-in-One series Page Contents Use the copy features Use the photo featuresUse the scan features Maintain the HP All-in-OneShop for printing supplies TroubleshootingHP warranty and support Technical information HP Photosmart C4200 All-in- One series Help OneHP Photosmart seriesC4200 HelpAll- HP All-in-One at a glance HP All-in-One overviewOne overview Control panel buttonsStart Copy Black button Starts a black-and-white copy. Use the HP Photosmart softwareOne overview Find more information Setup GuideFind more information How do I? How do Connection information To enable printer sharing on a Windows computerSupported connection types Use printer sharingConnection information To load an original on the scanner glass Load originals and load paperLoad originals Recommended papers for printing and copying Choose papers for printing and copyingHP Premium Plus Photo Paper HP Premium Photo PaperRecommended papers for printing only Papers to avoid Load full-size paper Load paperTo load full-size paper Load 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 inch photo paper Related topics Load index cardsTo load 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 inch photo paper in the input tray To load envelopes Load envelopesTo load index cards in the input tray Load other types of paper HP CD/DVD Tattoo labels Avoid paper jamsLoad originals and load paper To print from a software application Print from your computerPrint from a software application Change the print settings for the current job Make the HP All-in-One the default printerSet the paper size To set the paper sizeTo set the paper type for printing Set the paper type for printingTo view the print resolution View the print resolutionChange the print speed or quality Change the page orientationPreview your print job Scale the document sizeChange the saturation, brightness, or color tone To change the default print settings Change the default print settingsPrinting shortcuts To preview your print jobCreate printing shortcuts Perform special print jobsTo create a printing shortcut Click the Printing Shortcuts tabTo print a borderless image Print a borderless imagePrint a photo on photo paper To print a photo on photo paper Create custom cd/dvd labelsOff applies no HP real life technologies to the image To create custom CD/DVD labelsTo print in Maximum dpi mode Print using Maximum dpiPrint on both sides To print on both sidesRecommended papers for printing and copying on To print a multiple-page document as a booklet Print a multiple-page document as a bookletTo print multiple pages on a single sheet Print multiple pages on a single sheetTo print a multiple-page document in reverse order Print a multiple-page document in reverse orderPrint on transparencies Reverse an image for iron-on transfersTo reverse an image for iron-on transfers To print on transparenciesTo print a group of addresses on labels or envelopes Print a group of addresses on labels or envelopesTo print a poster Print a posterPrint a Web To print a Web Stop a print jobTo stop a print job from the HP All-in-One To stop a print job from the computer Windows 2000 usersStop a print job Print Use the photo features To print one or more 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 inch photos Print photosPrint 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 inch photos To print an enlargement of a photo Print enlargementsSave photos to your computer Edit photos using your computerPrint photos from the HP Photosmart Software To print photosTo share photos Share photos with friends and relativesTo edit photos Photos Change copy speed or quality Use the copy featuresMake a copy Make a borderless copy of a photo Make multiple copies of the same originalTo make a borderless copy of a photo from the control panel Resize an original to fit onto letter or A4 paperPress Start Copy Color To resize a document from the control panelTo stop copying Stop copyingScan an image or document Use the scan featuresTo scan to a computer Edit a scanned imageEdit a scanned document To stop scanning Stop scanningScan Clean the exterior Clean the HP All-in-OneClean the glass To clean the glassPrint a self-test report Clean the lid backingTo clean the lid backing To print a self-test report Work with print cartridgesHandle the print cartridges Replace the print cartridges Check the estimated ink levelsTo check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software Printer Toolbox appears Click the Estimated Ink Level tabTo replace the print cartridges Maintain the HP All-in-One Use the print cartridge protector Use a photo print cartridgeAlign the print cartridges To align newly installed print cartridges Clean the print cartridgesTo clean the print cartridge contacts Clean the print cartridge contactsClean the area around the ink nozzles To clean the area around the ink nozzles Surface Remedy Remove ink from your skin and clothingOrder paper or other media Shop for printing suppliesOrder print cartridges Click the Estimated Ink Levels tabNumber for ordering Order other suppliesCommunication problems over a USB connection TroubleshootingTroubleshooting tips Information on print cartridges Information on paper To clear a paper jam from the front door Clear paper jamsTo clear a paper jam from the rear door To troubleshoot print cartridges Troubleshoot print cartridgesTo check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software Printer Toolbox appears Click the Device Services tab Click Clean the Print Cartridges To replace the print cartridges Troubleshooting View the Readme file Hardware setup troubleshootingTroubleshooting common setup issues HP All-in-One will not turn on SolutionSoftware installation troubleshooting Red X appears on the USB connect prompt To start the installation from a Windows computerMinimum system checks screen appears Received a message that an unknown error has occurred Solution To retry the plug and playRegistration screen does not appear Uninstall and reinstall the softwareSome of the buttons are missing in the HP Solution Center To uninstall from a Windows computer, method Print quality troubleshooting Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely Ink is bleeding or smearingPrintout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom Text edges are jaggedPrintouts or copies have horizontal streaks or lines Colors run into each other on the printoutPrintouts or copies are faded or have dull colors Load paper onPrintouts or copies seem blurry or fuzzy Choose papers for printing and copying onPrintouts or copies are slanted or skewed Printouts or copies have vertical streaksEnvelopes print incorrectly Print troubleshootingPaper is not picked up from the input tray HP All-in-One is not responding Borderless printing produces unexpected resultsCommunication problems over a USB connection on Nothing happens when I try to print Click SettingsTo check the printer driver status HP All-in-One prints meaningless charactersPrint troubleshooting 107 Margins are not printing as expected To check your margin settingsPages in my document came out in the wrong order Text or graphics are cut off at the edge Solution To check your margin settingsBlank page came out while printing To preview the print layoutPrint troubleshooting 111 HP All-in-One does not read the memory card Memory card troubleshootingMy memory card no longer works in my digital camera Photos on the memory card do not transfer to my computer To install the HP Photosmart SoftwarePhoto light next to the memory card slots is blinking Nothing happens when I try to copy Copy troubleshootingParts of the original do not appear or are cut off Resize to Fit is not working as expected Resize an original to fit onto letter or A4 paper on Image is cropped when I make a borderless copyBorderless copy has white space around the edges Printout is blankScan fails Scan troubleshootingScan halts Scanned image is blank Scan fails because of insufficient computer memoryScanned image is incorrectly cropped Scanned image has incorrect page layoutText is incorrect or missing Scanned image shows dotted lines instead of textText format is incorrect Scan feature does not work ErrorsDevice messages Firmware revision mismatchFile messages Mechanism errorMemory is full Scanner failureUnreadable files. NN files could not be read Error reading or writing the filePhotos not found File not foundInvalid file name General user messagesSupported file types for the HP All-in-One File corruptedDisconnected Memory card errorCannot crop Out of disk space Card access errorUse only one card at a time Card is inserted incorrectlyPaper upside down Paper messagesCard is damaged Cannot load paper from input tray Paper orientation errorInk is drying Out of paperPaper mismatch Power and connection messagesWrong paper width HP All-in-One not foundCommunication test failed Two-way communication lost Improper shutdownNeed alignment or alignment failed Print cartridge messagesLow on ink Troubleshooting Align the print cartridges on Wrong pen in slot Warranty HP warranty and supportPhone support period Placing a call HP support by phoneAfter the phone support period Additional warranty options HP Quick Exchange Service JapanPack the HP All-in-One To pack the HP All-in-One HP warranty and support Technical information Energy consumption Απόρριψη άχρηστων συσκευών στην Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση FCC statement Regulatory model identification numberRegulatory notices 147 Technical information Index Symbols/Numerics150 151 152
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