Contents | HP C6180, C6150 guide

Contents

1	HP All-in-One overview	3
	The HP All-in-One at a glance	4
	Control panel features	5
	Use the HP Photosmart software	7
	Find more information	8
	Access the onscreen Help	8
2	Network setup	9
	Wired network setup	9
	Install the software for a network connection	11
	Integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network setup	13
	Wireless ad hoc network setup	16
	Connect to additional computers on a network	21
	Change the HP All-in-One from a USB connection to a network connection	21
	Manage your network settings	22
3	Fax setup	34
	Set up the HP All-in-One for faxing	34
	Change settings on the HP All-in-One to receive faxes	54
	Test your fax setup	56
	Set the fax header	56
4 Use the HP All-in-One features		58
	Load originals and load paper	58
	Avoid paper jams	60
	Make a copy	61
	Scan an image	61
	Print 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos	64
	Print from a software application	65
	Send a basic fax	67
	Replace the ink cartridges	67
	Align the printer	70
	Clean the HP All-in-One	70
5	Troubleshooting and support	73
	Uninstall and reinstall the software	73
	Hardware setup troubleshooting	74
	Fax setup troubleshooting	76
	Network troubleshooting	93
	Clear paper jams	99
	Information on ink cartridges	101
	Ink cartridge messages	101
	Support process	106
	HP support by phone	106
	Additional warranty options	106
6	Technical information	107
	System requirements	107
	Paper specifications	107
	Print specifications	107

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HP C6180, C6150 manual Contents

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HP Photosmart C6100 All-in-One series Basics Guide Hewlett-Packard Company notices Contents Index Print photos Print from your computerCopy Scan HP All-in-One at a glance Label Description Control panel features Label Name and Description Use the HP Photosmart software Find more information Access the onscreen HelpHP Photosmart Mac Help appears If you want to Wired network setupSee this section What you need for a wired network Connect the HP All-in-One to the network Install the software for a network connection To connect the HP All-in-One to the network To install the Windows HP All-in-One software To install the Mac HP All-in-One software Integrated wireless Wlan 802.11 network setup What you need for an integrated wireless Wlan 802.11 network Connect to an integrated wireless Wlan 802.11 network To connect the HP All-in-One with the Wireless Setup Wizard If you do not see your network name in the list What you need for an ad hoc network Wireless ad hoc network setupPrepare a Windows XP computer To disable LAN connections with Windows XP To prepare your computerOn the Windows Control Panel, click Security Center To create a network profile Prepare a Mac To create a new network profile Select Create Network… Create a network profile for other operating systemsClick Show Options Communication mode Ad Hoc Encryption enabled Connect to a wireless ad hoc networkTo connect to a wireless ad hoc network Connect to additional computers on a network Change basic network settings from the control panel Manage your network settingsTo run the Wireless Setup Wizard To view and print the network settings Restore network defaultsTo restore network defaults Turn the wireless radio on and off Automatic Full Half IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Access the Embedded Web ServerTo access the Embedded Web Server Use the Embedded Web Server Network configuration page definitions Use the Embedded Web Server setup wizardTo access the Embedded Web Server setup wizard General network settings Wired 802.3 network settings Parameter When you use the web or send an e-mail message, you use a Wireless 802.11 network settings Plugged in and connected to an active network Ssid Parameter Bluetooth settings Set up the HP All-in-One for faxing Countries/regions with a parallel-type phone system Choose the correct fax setup for your home or office USA Select your fax setup case Recommended fax setup for parallel-type phone systems Other equipment/ services sharing your fax lineRecommended fax setup for serial-type phone systems Service Not applicableUp modem, and answering Machine Case B Set up the HP All-in-One with DSL To set up the HP All-in-One with a separate fax lineCase a Separate fax line no voice calls received Back view of the HP All-in-One To set up the HP All-in-One with DSL Fax setup Case D Fax with a distinctive ring service on the same line To set up the HP All-in-One with a distinctive ring service To set up the HP All-in-One with a shared voice/fax line Case E Shared voice/fax line Case F Shared voice/fax line with voice mail To set up the HP All-in-One with voice mail To set up the HP All-in-One with a computer dial-up modem Case H Shared voice/fax line with computer dial-up modem Example of a parallel splitter Fax setup Case I Shared voice/fax line with answering machine Answering machine Fax setup Example of a parallel splitter Fax setup Example of a parallel splitter Change settings on the HP All-in-One to receive faxes Set the answer mode Set the number of rings before answering To set the answer modeChange the answer ring pattern for distinctive ringing Test your fax setup To test your fax setup from the control panelTo set a default fax header from the control panel Set the fax header Fax setup Load an original in the automatic document feeder Load originals and load paperTo load an original in the document feeder tray Load 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 inch photo paper Load an original on the glassTo load an original on the glass Avoid paper jams To load 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 inch photo paper in the photo tray Make a copy Scan an imageScan an original to a computer To make a copy from the control panel Make reprints of your photos Press Scan MenuPress OK to select Select Computer Press Reprints Defaults option Scan an original to a memory card or storage devicePrint Options Print Preview Print 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 inch photos To print one or more 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 inch photos Print from a software application To print more than one copy of the selected photoTo edit the selected photo before printing To select additional photos for printing To print from a software application Windows To print from a software application Mac Send a basic fax Replace the ink cartridgesTo send a basic fax from the control panel Press Fax Menu To replace the ink cartridges Use the HP All-in-One features Align the printer Clean the HP All-in-OneTo align the printer from the control panel Clean the glass To clean the glass Clean the exterior Clean the lid backingTo clean the lid backing Troubleshooting common setup issues Uninstall and reinstall the softwareTo uninstall from a Windows computer and then reinstall To uninstall from a Mac and then reinstall Hardware setup troubleshootingHP All-in-One will not turn on Display shows the wrong language To set your language and country/region Fax setup troubleshooting Wrong measurements are showing in menus on the display Fax test failed Fax Hardware Test failedFax Connected to Active Telephone Wall Jack test failed What to do Phone Cord Connected to Correct Port on Fax test failed Using Correct Type of Phone Cord with Fax test failed Dial Tone Detection test failed Fax Line Condition test failed HP All-in-One is having problems sending and receiving faxes Troubleshooting and support Troubleshooting and support Try setting the Fax Speed to Medium 14400 or Slow If you hear noise, do the following HP All-in-One cannot send faxes, but can receive faxes HP All-in-One is having problems sending a manual fax HP All-in-One cannot receive faxes, but can send faxes Telephone wall jack Troubleshooting and support Fax tones are recorded on my answering machine Telephone wall jack Network troubleshooting Wired network setup troubleshooting Received a System Requirements Error No TCP/IP Printer not Found screen appears during installationTo establish an active network connection To make sure your network connection is active To print the network configuration Wireless setup troubleshootingYou do not see the Ssid Weak signal Error message Cannot connect to network Error message Invalid WEP Key Cause An invalid WEP key was entered Error message Invalid passphrase Network software installation troubleshootingError message More than 1 SecureEZ Setup access point found Clear paper jams To clear a paper jam from the rear door To clear a paper jam in the automatic document feeder Calibration error Information on ink cartridgesInk cartridge messages Cannot print Ink cartridge problem Ink cartridges are emptyInk cartridges are expired Ink expiration near Non-HP ink Print head assembly is stalledOriginal HP ink depleted To clear the print head assembly Print head failurePrinter alignment failed Replace ink cartridges soon Wrong ink cartridges installed Additional warranty options Support processHP support by phone Phone support period Placing a call Paper specifications Print specificationsSystem requirements Paper tray capacities Copy specifications Scan specificationsFax specifications Physical specifications Environmental specifications Ink cartridge warranty informationRegulatory notices Regulatory model identification number Warranty Index Left arrow Basics Guide 113 114