Printer software, Set default print settings | HP D4200 specification

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•Make the HP Deskjet the default printer.

•Set the default print settings for all documents.

•Use the Printer Properties dialog box to select printing options.

•Use the What's This? help to learn more about specific print settings.

•View the Ink Status window for the approximate ink level of each print cartridge.

•Download printer software updates for the latest features and improvements.

Make the HP Deskjet the default printer

You can set the HP Deskjet as the default printer to use from any software program. This means that the HP Deskjet is automatically selected in the printer drop-down list when you click Print from the File menu in a software program.

Windows 2000 users

1.On the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers.

2.Right-click the HP Deskjet icon, and then click Set as Default Printer.

Windows XP users

1.On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes.

2.Right-click the HP Deskjet icon, and then click Set as Default Printer.

Set default print settings

The HP Deskjet uses default print settings for all documents unless you specify other settings.

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HP D4200 manual Printer software, Make the HP Deskjet the default printer, Set default print settings, Windows 2000 users

Contents

HP Deskjet D4200 Printer series Acknowledgements Accessibility VisualHewlett-Packard Company notices Terms and conventions Contents Printer software Print other documentsPrinting tips Maintenance Troubleshooting Technical information HP supportOrder supplies Welcome Section Description Section Description Special features Get started Printer at a glance Print cartridges Ink-backup mode Buttons and lights Power button and light Print Cartridge Status lights Photosmart Essential button Resume button and light Front USB port lights Cancel icon Paper trays Unfold the paper trays To unfold the paper trays Output tray Input trayPaper guide Fold the paper trays To fold the paper trays Print cartridges Use print cartridges Ink-backup modeReplace print cartridges To remove plastic tape from a print cartridge Ink-backup mode outputExit ink-backup mode Connect the printer USB About the HP Photosmart Software Print using the Photosmart Essential buttonAbout the Photosmart Essential button Print photos from the front USB port Print photos using the front USB portAbout the front USB port About the front USB port lights To print from the front USB portPage Print photos Learn how to print photosLearn how to perform other photo printing tasks Print borderless photos Click the Printing Shortcuts tab Prepare to printPrint Print photos with a border Orientation Portrait or Landscape Prepare to print Photo print cartridge To change the HP Real Life Technologies settingHP Real Life Technologies photo fix To specify advanced color settings Advanced color settingsTo install the photo print cartridge Exif Print To print Exif Print-enhanced photos Save money when printing photosStore and handle photo paper Storage Share photos with friends and family Other photo projects Print other documents Print e-mail Print documents Print letters Print envelopes Print postcards Print hagaki cards Print index cards and other small media Print labels Print CD/DVD tattoos Print transparencies Print brochures Greeting cards Print greeting cardsTwo-sided printing Manual Print booklets Print Quality Normal Left Edge Booklet Right Edge Booklet Print posters Paper Type Plain paper Orientation Portrait or Landscape Print iron-on transfers Click Printer Features, and then set Mirror Image to On Printing shortcuts Printing tipsPrint a test Use printing shortcuts Fast/Economical printingCreate printing shortcuts To create a printing shortcut Select a paper type General Everyday printingPresentation printing Change the print speed or quality To view the print resolution Print resolutionPrint quality settings Maximum dpi Set a custom paper size Print in grayscaleSet the page order Print preview Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paperResize a document To print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper To preview a printed document Two-sided printingBound two-sided documents Select the Show preview before printing check box Flip Pages Up Preserve Layout To print a two-sided document with a book bindingTo print a two-sided document with a tablet binding Printer software Make the HP Deskjet the default printerSet default print settings Windows 2000 users To open the Printer Properties dialog box To change the default print settingsPrinter Properties dialog box Whats This? help Ink Status window Download HP Photosmart Software Download printer software updatesTo download a printer software update Print cartridge combinations MaintenanceInstall print cartridges Selection numbers Printing with one print cartridge Installation instructionsTo install a print cartridge Remove plastic tape Maintenance To align print cartridges Automatically clean print cartridgesAlign print cartridges Click Align the Print Cartridges Calibrate print quality View estimated ink levels Remove ink from your skin and clothing Manually clean print cartridgesMaintain the printer body To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from the exterior Maintain print cartridges To prepare to cleanTo manually clean print cartridge contacts Print cartridge storage and handling Print cartridge protector Printer Toolbox To open the printer Toolbox Print cartridge error messages TroubleshootingError messages Installation problems Other error messages Solution To resolve the problem Unknown Device message displays Printer name does not appear To reinstall the printer softwarePrinter lights are on or flashing Power light is flashing What the flashing light means Both Power and Resume lights are flashing Resume light is flashing Print Cartridge Status lights are on or flashing Verify the following Printer does not printFront USB port lights are flashing Check the printer lights Clear the print queue To stop and restart the print servicePrinter is stalled Document prints slowly If the printer still does not print Computer does not meet system requirements Print cartridge problemsSolution To verify and install the correct print cartridges Incorrect or missing print cartridge Print cartridge is faulty or not installed properly Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab Low on ink To clear a paper jam Paper problemsPaper jam Paper problems Out-of-paper message Printer prints on multiple sheets at once Check the printer properties Photos do not print correctlyCheck the paper tray Paper might be loaded improperly Fading occurs on the edges of a photo Horizontal lines appear on a photo SolutionPart of the photo is faded Fading occurs near the edges of a photo Problems with borderless documentsBorderless printing guidelines Streaks appear in a light portion of a photo Solution Image is printed at an angle Solution Ink smears Photo has an unwanted border For most paper types For photo paper with a tear-off tab Print quality is poor Faded prints with ink streaks Prints are faded Solution Blank pages print Solution Text and images are misaligned Document is printed off-center or at an angle SolutionDocument is misprinted To install the HP Photosmart Software Envelope is printed at an angle SolutionDocument does not reflect the new print settings Front USB port problems Images in a connected digital camera do not print If you continue to have problems Front USB port lights are flashing Solution Ink cartridge warranty information HP support Phone support period Placing a call After the phone support period Order supplies Order paper or other media Order print cartridges Country/region Number for ordering Printer specifications Technical information Plastics Material safety data sheetsPaper use Recycling program Appendix C Vcci Class B compliance statement for users in Japan LED indicator statementFCC statement Appendix C Technical information Index Page USB 114