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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	53
	Test your fax setup	55
	Set the fax header	55
4 Use the HP All-in-One features		57
	Load originals and load paper	57
	Avoid paper jams	61
	Make a copy	61
	Scan an image	61
	Print 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos	65
	Print from a software application	67
	Send a basic fax	68
	Replace the ink cartridges	69
	Align the printer	71
	Clean the HP All-in-One	72
5	Troubleshooting and support	74
	Uninstall and reinstall the software	74
	Hardware setup troubleshooting	75
	Fax setup troubleshooting	77
	Network setup troubleshooting	92
	Clear paper jams	98
	Information on ink cartridges	99
	Ink cartridge messages	99
	Support process	104
	HP support by phone	104
	Additional warranty options	104
6	Technical information	105
	System requirements	105
	Paper specifications	105
	Print specifications	105

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HP Photosmart C7100 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 Wireless ad hoc network setup What you need for an ad hoc network To disable LAN connections with Windows XP Prepare a Windows XP computerTo prepare your computer On the Windows Control Panel, click Security Center Prepare a Mac Create a network profile for other operating systems To create a new network profileSelect Create Network… Click 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 Restore network defaults To restore network defaultsTurn the wireless radio on and off To 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 Default Gateway Wireless 802.11 network settings When you use the web or send an e-mail message, you use a 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 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 To test your fax setup from the control panel Test your fax setupSet the fax header To set a default fax header from the control panel Load originals and load paper Load originalsLoad 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 inch photo paper To load an original on the glass Load an original in the Slide and Negative Film holder To load 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 inch photo paper in the photo tray To load 35 mm negatives To load 35 mm slides Lower the lid of the HP All-in-One before starting the scan Avoid paper jams Make a copyScan an image To make a copy from the control panel Scan an original to a computer Make reprints of your photosPress Scan Menu Press OK to select Select Computer Defaults option Scan an original to a memory card or storage devicePrint Options Print Preview Scan slides or negative film To save a scan to a memory card or storage deviceTo scan a slide or negative To change the original type Print 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 inch photos To print one or more 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 inch photos To print more than one copy of the selected photo To edit the selected photo before printingTo select additional photos for printing Press OK to select Select to Print Print from a software application Print Preview Print NowTo print from a software application Windows To print from a software application Mac Send a basic fax Press Fax MenuPress Start Fax Black Press Start Fax Black again If you do not have another page to fax Replace the ink cartridgesTo replace the ink cartridges Use the HP All-in-One features Align the printer Clean the HP All-in-One Clean the glassClean the lid backing To clean the glass Clean the exterior To 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 test failed Fax setup troubleshootingHP All-in-One does not print Fax Connected to Active Telephone Wall Jack test failed Fax Hardware Test failedWhat to do Using Correct Type of Phone Cord with Fax test failed Phone Cord Connected to Correct Port on Fax test failed Dial Tone Detection test failed HP All-in-One is having problems sending and receiving faxes Fax Line Condition test failed 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 Troubleshooting and support Troubleshooting and support Fax tones are recorded on my answering machine Telephone wall jack Network setup 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 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 Negatives Basics Guide 111 112