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HP C6200 manual Clean the print head, To align the printer from the control panel

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maintenance to ensure excellent print quality. You might want to use this feature when the self-test report shows streaking or white lines through any of the blocks of color.

If you still have print quality problems after aligning the printer, try cleaning the print head. If print quality problems persist after aligning and cleaning, contact HP support.

To align the printer from the control panel

1.Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the input tray.

2.Press Setup.

The Setup menu appears.

3.Press to highlight Tools, and press OK. The Tools menu appears.

4.Press to highlight Align Printer, and press OK.

5.The HP All-in-One prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. Recycle or discard the page.

A success or failure message appears.

NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the input tray when you align the printer, the alignment will fail. Load unused plain white paper into the input tray, and then try the alignment again.

6.Press OK to continue.

To align the printer from the HP Photosmart Software

1.Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the input tray.

2.In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox.

NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog box. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Services tab, and then click Service this device.

The Printer Toolbox appears.

3.Click the Device Services tab.

4.Click Align the Printer.

The HP All-in-One prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. Recycle or discard the page.

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Clean the print head

Use this feature when the self-test report shows streaking or white lines through any of the blocks of color. Do not clean the print head unnecessarily, as this wastes ink and shortens the life of the ink nozzles on the print head.

Work with ink cartridges

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HP C6200 manual Clean the print head, To align the printer from the control panel

Contents

HP Photosmart C6200 All-in-One series Contents Use the copy features TroubleshootingHP warranty and support Print reports and formsHP Photosmart C6200 All-in- One series Help OneHP Photosmart seriesC6200 HelpAll- HP All-in-One overview HP All-in-One at a glanceControl panel overview Control panel features Label Icon Name and DescriptionDisplay icons Icon PurposeMenu overview Display sleep stateScan Menu Setup MenuPhotosmart Express Menu Help Menu Use the HP Photosmart SoftwareCopy Menu Overview Setup Guide Find more informationFind more information Finish setting up the HP All-in- One Set your preferencesSet your language and country/region To set your languageRestore the factory defaults Set the default paper tray for Dpof printingEnable faster browsing of photos To turn the demo mode on or off Computer connection informationPlay a slideshow on the display Supported connection typesConnect using Ethernet To enable printer sharing on a Windows computerConnect to a network Use printer sharingWired network setup What you need for a wired networkConnect the HP All-in-One to the network To connect the HP All-in-One to the networkRelated topics Install the software for a network connectionTo install the Windows HP All-in-One software Connect to additional computers on a network Manage your network settingsTo change a USB connection to a wired Ethernet connection Change basic network settings from the control panel View and print network settingsTo view and print the network settings Restore network defaultsAutomatic Full Half Change IP settings To change IP settingsSet link speed To set link speedIP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Access the Embedded Web ServerTo access the Embedded Web Server Use the Embedded Web ServerNetwork configuration page definitions Use the Embedded Web Server to modify network settingsTo use the Embedded Web Server to modify network settings General network settings Wired 802.3 network settingsFinish setup Network glossary HEXWEP How do I? How do To load an original on the glass Load originals and load paperLoad originals Choose papers for printing and copying Recommended papers for printing and copyingHP Premium Plus Photo Paper HP Premium Photo PaperRecommended papers for printing only Additional papers to avoid when copying Load paperPapers to avoid HP CD/DVD TattoosLoad full-size paper To load full-size paperLoad 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 inch photo paper To load 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 inch photo paper in the photo trayLoad postcards, Hagaki, or index cards To load postcards, Hagaki, or index cards in the photo trayLoad envelopes To load envelopes HP CD/DVD Tattoo labels Load other types of paperInkjet labels Avoid paper jams Load originals and load paper To print from a software application Print from your computerPrint from a software application Set the paper size Make the HP All-in-One the default printerChange the print settings for the current job Set the paper type for printing To set the paper sizeView the print resolution To view the print resolutionChange the print speed or quality To set the paper type for printingChange the page orientation Scale the document sizeChange the saturation, brightness, or color tone To change the page orientationChange the default print settings Preview your print jobCreate printing shortcuts To change the default print settingsPrinting shortcuts Perform special print jobs Delete printing shortcutsTo 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 paperPrint custom CD/DVD labels To print a CD/DVD tattooPrint using Maximum dpi To print in Maximum dpi modePrint on both sides To print on both sidesPrint a multiple-page document as a booklet To print a multiple-page document as a bookletPrint multiple pages on a single sheet To print multiple pages on a single sheetPrint a multiple-page document in reverse order To print a multiple-page document in reverse orderReverse an image for iron-on transfers Print on transparenciesTo reverse an image for iron-on transfers To print on transparenciesPrint a group of addresses on labels or envelopes To print a group of addresses on labels or envelopesExpand Document Options, and then expand Printer Features Print a posterPrint a Web To print a posterStop a print job To print a WebTo stop a print job from the HP All-in-One To stop a print job from the computer Windows 2000 usersTo stop a print job from the computer Windows Vista users Click PrintersPrint Use the photo features PhotosView and select photos To view and select photosPrint your photos To print your photos4x6 5x7 Create special projects from your photos To create special projectsShare photos using HP Photosmart Software Save photos to your computer To send photos from a memory cardEdit photos using the control panel To save photosTo crop a photo Zoom and pan to crop a photoRotate a photo To rotate a photo Adjust the brightness of your photosTo adjust the brightness Print a frame around your photo Apply special color effects to your photosTo print a frame around your photo To change the color effectsTo remove red-eye from photos Remove red-eyeAutomatically enhance your photos To turn off automatic photo enhancement To fix a faded original photo when making a reprintFix a faded original Make reprints of your photos on Use the scan features Make reprints of your photosScan an image Scan an original to a computerScan an original to a memory card To scan to a computerPress OK to select Select Computer To save a scan to a memory cardEdit a scanned image Edit a scanned preview imageEdit a scanned photo or graphic Edit a scanned documentShare a scanned image with friends and relatives Stop scanningTo send a scan of a photo or document Press Scan MenuScan Preview your copy job Use the copy featuresMake a copy Change the copy settings for the current job Set the number of copiesSet the copy paper size To set the number of copies from the control panelSet the copy paper type To set the paper type for copies Press Copy MenuChange copy speed or quality To change the copy quality from the control panelChange default copy settings Adjust the lightness and darkness of your copyTo adjust the copy contrast from the control panel To set default copy settings from the control panelMake a borderless copy of a photo To make a borderless copy of a photo from the control panelResize an original using custom settings Resize an original to fit onto letter or A4 paperTo resize a document from the control panel To set a custom size from the control panelCrop an original Shift the left marginImprove the quality of a copy To crop your copy from the control panel Press Copy MenuTo stop copying Stop copyingTo copy a blurred document from the control panel Copy To print a self-test report Print reports and formsPrint a self-test report Print forms To print forms from the control panelClean the HP All-in-One Clean the glassTo clean the glass Maintain the HP All-in-OneClean the lid backing Clean the exteriorTo clean the lid backing Check the estimated ink levelsWork with ink cartridges Replace the ink cartridgesTo check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software Printer Toolbox appears Click the Estimated Ink Level tabTo replace the ink cartridges Work with ink cartridges 101 Align the printer Related topicsTo align the printer from the HP Photosmart Software Clean the print headTo align the printer from the control panel To clean the print head from the HP Photosmart Software Clean the ink cartridge contactsTo clean the print head from the control panel To clean the ink cartridge contacts Reduce energy consumption when the HP All-in-One is off Self-maintenance soundsTo enable the Standby/Off state Turn off the HP All-in-OneShop for ink supplies To order ink cartridges from your desktopShop for ink supplies Communication problems over a USB connection TroubleshootingTroubleshooting tips Information on ink cartridges and the print head Clear paper jams To clear a paper jam from the Two-sided printing accessoryInformation on paper Hardware setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting common setup issuesSolution HP All-in-One will not turn onDisplay shows the wrong language Wrong measurements are showing in menus on the displayCommunication problems over a USB connection on HP All-in-One does not printMinimum system checks screen appears Software installation troubleshootingTo start the installation from a Windows computer To retry the USB connection Received a message that an unknown error has occurredRed X appears on the USB connect prompt Registration screen does not appear Uninstall and reinstall the softwareTo uninstall from a Windows computer, method Missing HP Photosmart Software Network troubleshooting To install the HP Photosmart SoftwareComputer is unable to discover the HP All-in-One To check your LAN card Windows 2000 and XPClick Device Manager To check your LAN card Windows VistaTo make sure your network connection is active Printer not Found screen appears during installationTo establish an active network connection Print quality troubleshooting Ink is bleeding or smearing Cause The paper is too close to the print headInk is not filling the text or graphics completely Information on paper onText edges are jagged Colors run into each other on the printoutPrintouts have horizontal streaks or lines Load full-size paper onAdjust the lightness and darkness of your copy on Printouts are faded or have dull colorsClean the glass on Clean the lid backing on Printouts seem blurry or fuzzyPrintouts have vertical streaks Printouts are slanted or skewedPrint troubleshooting Ink is overspraying the paper when I print a photoPaper is not picked up from the input tray Envelopes print incorrectlyBorderless printing produces unexpected results HP All-in-One is not respondingPrint troubleshooting 133 Click Settings Nothing happens when I try to printTo check the printer driver status HP All-in-One prints meaningless charactersPrint troubleshooting 135 Margins are not printing as expected To check your margin settingsPages in my document came out in the wrong order Solution To check your margin settings Text or graphics are cut off at the edgeTo preview the print layout Blank page came out while printingHP All-in-One does not read the memory card Memory card troubleshootingMy memory card no longer works in my digital camera Photo light next to the memory card slots is blinking Photos on the memory card do not transfer to my computerMemory card is not available File name appears as meaningless textScan troubleshooting Other users on the network can access my memory cardScan halts Scan failsScan fails because of insufficient computer memory Scanned image is blankScanned 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 Copy troubleshootingScan feature does not work Nothing happens when I try to copy Copies are too light or too darkParts of the original do not appear or are cut off Fit to Page is not working as expectedBorderless copy has white space around the edges Make a borderless copy of a photo onErrors Image is cropped when I make a borderless copyDevice messages Printout is blankMechanism error Photo tray problemFirmware revision mismatch Memory is fullPhoto tray cannot engage Photo tray cannot disengageTwo-sided printing accessory is missing Error reading or writing the fileFile messages Unreadable files. NN files could not be readFile not found File format not supportedInvalid file name Supported file types for the HP All-in-One File corruptedCannot crop Memory card errorGeneral user messages Disconnected No scan optionsOut of disk space Memory card must be in slotCard access error Use only one card at a timeCard is inserted incorrectly Card is not fully insertedCannot load paper from input tray Paper messagesCard is damaged Out of paper Paper jam, misfeed or blocked print head assemblyInk is drying Power and connection messages Paper mismatchPaper mismatch for photo Wrong paper widthHP All-in-One not found Two-way communication lost Ink cartridge messagesImproper shutdown Incompatible ink cartridges Calibration errorCannot print Ink cartridge problem Ink cartridges are empty Ink cartridges are expiredInk delivery failure Ink expiration nearOriginal HP ink depleted Ink supply errorNon-HP ink Print head failure Print head assembly is stalledTo clear the print head assembly Scheduled maintenance Wrong ink cartridges installedAlignment failed Replace ink cartridges soonReplace the ink cartridges on HP warranty and support WarrantySupport process Phone support period Placing a call After the phone support periodHP Quick Exchange Service Japan Secure the ink system Remove the control panel faceplatePack the HP All-in-One Specifications Technical informationEnvironmental product stewardship program Material safety data sheets Paper usePlastics Recycling programSpecial handling of materials Battery disposal in the NetherlandsBattery disposal in Taiwan Regulatory notices Regulatory model identification number FCC statementToxic and hazardous substance table Declaration of conformity European Economic Area Declaration of ConformitySymbols/Numerics Index184 185 186 187 188