Chapter 1 (continued)

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Displays a screen where you can make copies or select other options.

Displays a screen where you can send a fax, or choose fax settings.

Displays a screen where you can make a scan, or change scan settings.

Displays a screen where you can use HP Apps.

Displays a screen where you can adjust photo printing options.

Displays the Setup screen for generating reports, changing fax and other maintenance settings, and accessing the Help screen.

Provides more information about the printer's features.

Displays a screen where you can see information about the ink cartridges, including fill levels. This icon has a red border when an ink cartridge needs attention.

NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only. When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. You do not need to replace cartridges until prompted to do so.

Displays the status of the Auto Answer function. Touch Auto Answer to turn it on or off. For more information, see Set the answer mode (Auto answer).

Change printer settings

Use the control panel to change the printer mode and settings, print reports, or get help for the printer.

TIP: If the printer is connected to a computer, you can also change the printer settings using HP software tools available on your computer, such as the HP printer software, HP Utility (Mac OS X), or the EWS. For more information about these tools, see Printer management tools.

This section contains the following topics:

Select the mode

To select a different mode

To change settings for a mode

Change the printer settings

Select the mode

The main menu of the control panel display shows the available modes for the printer.

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