HP C4200 Choose papers for printing and copying, Recommended papers for printing and copying

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Chapter 6

Choose papers for printing and copying

You can use different types and sizes of paper in the HP All-in-One. Review the following recommendations to get the best printing and copying quality. If you use plain or photo paper, the HP All-in-One can automatically detect the paper type and size. If you use other types of paper, change the paper type and size settings in the software.

This section contains the following topics:

•Recommended papers for printing and copying

•Recommended papers for printing only

•Papers to avoid

Recommended papers for printing and copying

If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers that are specifically designed for the type of project you are printing. If you are printing photos, for example, load HP Premium or HP Premium Plus photo paper in the input tray.

The following is a list of HP papers you can use for copying and printing. Depending on your country/region, some of these papers might not be available.

Load originals and load paper

HP Premium Plus Photo Paper

HP Premium Plus Photo Papers are the best HP photo paper, with image quality and fade resistance superior to store-processed photos. They are ideal for printing your high- resolution images for framing or including in a photo album. These papers are available in several sizes, including 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with or without tabs), A4, and 8.5 x 11 inch sizes for printing or copying photos from the HP All-in-One.

HP Premium Photo Paper

HP Premium Photo Papers are high-quality, glossy-finish or soft gloss-finish photo papers. They look and feel like store-processed photos and can be mounted under glass or in an album. These papers are available in several sizes, including 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with or without tabs), A4, and 8.5 x 11 inch sizes for printing or copying photos from the HP All-in-One.

HP Advanced Photo Paper or HP Photo Paper

HP Advanced Photo Paper or HP Photo Paper is a sturdy, glossy photo paper that features an instant-dry finish for easy handling without smudging. It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity. Your prints have a look and feel comparable to a store- processed photo. It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, and 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with or without tabs) for printing or copying photos from the HP All-in- One. HP Advanced Photo Paper is marked on the nonprinting corners with the following symbol.

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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-OneTroubleshooting HP warranty and supportShop for printing supplies 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 Load originals and load paper Load originalsTo load an original on the scanner glass 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 Load index cards To load 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 inch photo paper in the input trayRelated topics Load envelopes To load index cards in the input trayTo load envelopes Load other types of paper HP CD/DVD Tattoo labels Avoid paper jamsLoad originals and load paper Print from your computer Print from a software applicationTo print 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 orientationScale the document size Change the saturation, brightness, or color tonePreview your print job 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 tabPrint a borderless image Print a photo on photo paperTo print a borderless image 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 envelopesPrint a poster Print a WebTo print a poster 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 Print photos Print 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 inch photosTo print one or more 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 photosShare photos with friends and relatives To edit photosTo share photos Photos Use the copy features Make a copyChange copy speed or quality 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 featuresEdit a scanned image Edit a scanned documentTo scan to a computer To stop scanning Stop scanningScan Clean the exterior Clean the HP All-in-OneClean the glass To clean the glassClean the lid backing To clean the lid backingPrint a self-test report 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 suppliesTroubleshooting Troubleshooting tipsCommunication problems over a USB connection Information on print cartridges Information on paper Clear paper jams To clear a paper jam from the rear doorTo clear a paper jam from the front 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 Hardware setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting common setup issuesView the Readme file HP All-in-One will not turn on SolutionSoftware installation troubleshooting To start the installation from a Windows computer Minimum system checks screen appearsRed X appears on the USB connect prompt Received a message that an unknown error has occurred Solution To retry the plug and playUninstall and reinstall the software Some of the buttons are missing in the HP Solution CenterRegistration screen does not appear 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 streaksPrint troubleshooting Paper is not picked up from the input trayEnvelopes print incorrectly 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 To check your margin settings Pages in my document came out in the wrong orderMargins are not printing as expected 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 Memory card troubleshooting My memory card no longer works in my digital cameraHP All-in-One does not read the memory card To install the HP Photosmart Software Photo light next to the memory card slots is blinkingPhotos on the memory card do not transfer to my computer 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 troubleshooting Scan haltsScan fails Scanned image is blank Scan fails because of insufficient computer memoryScanned image is incorrectly cropped Scanned image has incorrect page layoutScanned image shows dotted lines instead of text Text format is incorrectText is incorrect or missing 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 corruptedMemory card error Cannot cropDisconnected Out of disk space Card access errorUse only one card at a time Card is inserted incorrectlyPaper messages Card is damagedPaper upside down 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 shutdownPrint cartridge messages Low on inkNeed alignment or alignment failed 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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