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Chapter 8 Text cannot be edited • Check the settings ◦ When you scan the original, make sure that you select a document type that creates editable text. If text is classified as a graphic, it is not converted to text. ◦ If you are using a separate OCR (optical character recognition) program, the OCR program might be linked to a word-processing program that does not perform OCR tasks. For more information, see the documentation provided with the OCR program. ◦ Make sure you have selected an OCR language that corresponds to the language used for the document you are scanning. For more information, see the documentation provided with the OCR program. • Check the originals ◦ When scanning documents as editable text from the ADF, the original must be loaded into the ADF with the top forward and face up. When scanning from the scanner glass, the original must be loaded with the top facing the right edge of the scanner glass. Also, make sure the document is not skewed. For more information, see Load an original on the scanner glass or Load an original in the automatic document feeder (ADF). ◦ The software might not recognize text that is tightly spaced. For example, if the text that the software converts has missing or combined characters, "rn" might appear as "m." ◦ The accuracy of the software depends on the image quality, text size, and structure of the original and the quality of the scan itself. Make sure that your original has good image quality. ◦ Colored backgrounds can cause images in the foreground to blend too much. Error messages appear "Unable to activate TWAIN source" or "An error occurred while acquiring the image" ◦ If you are acquiring an image from another device, such as a digital camera or another scanner, make sure that the other device is TWAIN-compliant. Devices that are not TWAIN-compliant do not work with the HP software. ◦ Make sure that you have connected the USB cable to the correct port on the back of your computer. ◦ Verify that the correct TWAIN source is selected. In the software, check the TWAIN source by selecting Select Scanner on the File menu. Scanned image quality is poor The original is a second-generation photo or picture Reprinted photographs, such as those in newspapers or magazines, are printed by using tiny dots of ink that make an interpretation of the original photograph, which degrades the quality. Often, the ink dots form unwanted patterns that can be detected when the image 134 Solve a problem

Section	Page
Contents	5
Get started	13
Accessibility	13
Eco-Tips	14
Understand the printer parts	14
Front view	14
Printing supplies area	15
Back view	15
Use the printer control panel	16
Overview of buttons and lights	16
Control-panel display icons	17
Change printer settings	18
Select the mode	18
Change printer settings	18
Finding the printer model number	19
HP Digital Solutions	19
Select print media	19
Recommended papers for printing and copying	20
Recommended papers for photo printing	21
Tips for selecting and using media	21
Load an original on the scanner glass	22
Load an original in the automatic document feeder (ADF)	23
Load media	24
Load standard-size media	24
Load Envelopes	26
Load cards and photo paper	27
Load transparencies	28
Load custom-size media	28
Insert a memory card	29
Maintain the printer	30
Clean the scanner glass	30
Clean the exterior	31
Clean the automatic document feeder (ADF)	31
Turn off the printer	35
Print	36
Print documents	36
Print documents (Windows)	37
Print documents (Mac OS X)	37
Print brochures	37
Print brochures (Windows)	37
Print brochures (Mac OS X)	38
Print on envelopes	38
Print on envelopes (Windows)	38
Print on envelopes (Mac OS X)	39
Print photos	39
Print photos on photo paper (Windows)	39
Print photos on photo paper (Mac OS X)	39
Print photos from a memory device	40
Print DPOF photos	41
Print on special and custom-size paper	41
Print on special or custom-size paper (Mac OS X)	42
Set up custom sizes (Mac OS X)	42
Print borderless documents	42
Print borderless documents (Windows)	43
Print borderless documents (Mac OS X)	43
Scan	45
Scan an original	45
Scan to a computer	45
Scan to a memory card	46
Scan a larger original (A3 or 11x17 inch)	46
Scan using Webscan	48
Scanning documents as editable text	48
Copy	50
Copy documents	50
Change copy settings	51
Fax	52
Send a fax	52
Send a standard fax	52
Send a standard fax from the computer	53
Send a fax manually from a phone	54
Send a fax using monitor dialing	55
Send a fax from memory	55
Schedule a fax to send later	56
Send a fax to multiple recipients	57
Send a fax in Error Correction Mode	57
Receive a fax	58
Receive a fax manually	58
Set up backup fax	59
Reprint received faxes from memory	59
Poll to receive a fax	60
Forward faxes to another number	60
Set the paper size for received faxes	61
Set automatic reduction for incoming faxes	61
Block unwanted fax numbers	62
Add numbers to the junk fax list	62
Remove numbers from the junk fax list	62
Print a Junk Fax Report	63
Receive faxes to your computer (Fax to PC and Fax to Mac)	63
Fax to PC and Fax to Mac requirements	63
Activate Fax to PC and Fax to Mac	64
Modify Fax to PC or Fax to Mac settings	64
Set up speed-dial entries	65
Set up and change speed-dial entries	65
Set up and change group speed-dial entries	66
Delete speed-dial entries	66
Print a list of speed-dial entries	67
Change fax settings	67
Configure the fax header	67
Set the answer mode (Auto answer)	67
Set the number of rings before answering	68
Change the answer ring pattern for distinctive ring	68
Set the dial type	69
Set the redial options	70
Set the fax speed	70
Set the fax sound volume	71
Fax and digital phone services	71
Fax over Internet Protocol	71
Use reports	72
Print fax confirmation reports	72
Print fax error reports	73
Print and view the fax log	74
Clear the fax log	74
Print the details of the last fax transaction	74
Print a Caller ID Report	74
View the Call History	74
Web	76
HP Apps	76
Marketsplash by HP	77
Work with ink cartridges	78
Information on ink cartridges and the printhead	78
Check the estimated ink levels	79
Replace the ink cartridges	79
Store printing supplies	82
Usage information collection	82
Solve a problem	84
HP support	84
Obtain electronic support	85
HP support by phone	85
Before you call	85
Phone support period	86
Telephone support numbers	87
After the phone support period	89
General troubleshooting tips and resources	89
Solve printing problems	90
The printer shuts down unexpectedly	90
Alignment fails	90
Printer takes a long time to print	90
Something on the page is missing or incorrect	90
Print troubleshooting	91
Envelopes print incorrectly	91
Borderless printing	92
The printer is not responding or nothing happens when I try to print	92
The printer prints meaningless characters	96
Page order	96
The margins are not printing as expected	96
Text or graphics are cut off at the edge of the page	97
A blank page came out while printing	99
Paper is not picked up from the input tray	100
Print quality troubleshooting	102
Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors	103
Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely	106
The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of a borderless print	108
Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines	109
Printouts are faded or have dull colors	111
Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy	112
Vertical streaks	114
Printouts are slanted or skewed	114
Ink streaks on the back of the paper	115
Poor black text	115
The printer prints slowly	117
Printhead maintenance	117
Clean the printhead	118
Align the printhead	118
Print and evaluate a print quality report	118
Advanced printhead maintenance	124
Advanced ink cartridge maintenance	129
Solve paper-feed problems	131
Solve copy problems	133
No copy came out	133
Copies are blank	134
Documents are missing or faded	134
Size is reduced	134
Copy quality is poor	135
Copy defects are apparent	135
The printer prints half a page, then ejects the paper	136
Paper mismatch	136
Copy A3/11x17 animation did not display	136
Solve scan problems	136
Scanner did nothing	136
Scan takes too long	137
Part of the document did not scan or text is missing	137
Text cannot be edited	138
Error messages appear	138
Scanned image quality is poor	138
Scan defects are apparent	139
Scan A3/11x17 animation did not display	140
Solve fax problems	140
The fax test failed	140
Solve problems using HP Web sites and services	152
Solve problems using HP Web services	152
Solve problems using HP Web sites	153
Solve photo (memory card) problems	153
The printer cannot read the memory card	153
The printer cannot read photos on the memory card	153
Solve wired (Ethernet) network problems	154
General network troubleshooting	154
Network port created does not match printer IP address (Windows)	154
Solve wireless problems	155
Basic wireless troubleshooting	155
Advanced wireless troubleshooting	155
Step 1: Make sure your computer is connected to your network	156
Step 2: Make sure that the printer is connected to your network	157
Step 3: Check to see if the firewall software is blocking communication	158
Step 4: Make sure the printer is online and ready	158
Step 5: Make sure the wireless version of the printer is set as the default printer driver (Windows ...	159
Step 6: Make sure the HP Network Devices Support service is running (Windows only)	159
Step 7: Add hardware addresses to a wireless access point (WAP)	160
Configure your firewall to work with printers	160
Solve printer management problems	162
EWS cannot be opened	162
Troubleshoot installation issues	163
Hardware installation suggestions	163
Hardware tips	163
Make sure the ink cartridges are correctly installed	164
HP software installation suggestions	164
Solve network problems	165
Understand the Printer Status Report	166
Understand the network configuration page	167
Clear jams	168
Clear paper jams	168
Avoid paper jams	170
Technical information	171
Warranty information	171
Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement	172
Ink cartridge warranty information	173
Printer specifications	174
Physical specifications	174
Printer features and capacities	174
Processor and memory specifications	175
System requirements	175
Network protocol specifications	175
Embedded Web server specifications	176
Media specifications	176
Understand specifications for supported media	176
Set minimum margins	180
Guidelines for two-sided (duplex) printing	181
Print resolution	181
Copy specifications	182
Fax specifications	182
Scan specifications	183
HP Web site specifications	183
Operating environment	183
Electrical requirements	184
Acoustic emission specification	184
Memory card specifications	184
Regulatory information	185
FCC statement	186
Notice to users in Korea	186
VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan	186
Notice to users in Japan about the power cord	187
Noise emission statement for Germany	187
LED indicator statement	187
Gloss of housing of peripheral devices for Germany	187
Notice to users of the U.S. telephone network: FCC requirements	188
Notice to users of the Canadian telephone network	189
Notice to users in the European Economic Area	190
Notice to users of the German telephone network	190
Australia wired fax statement	190
Regulatory information for wireless products	190
Exposure to radio frequency radiation	191
Notice to users in Brazil	191
Notice to users in Canada	191
Notice to users in Taiwan	191
European Union regulatory notice	192
Regulatory model number	192
Declaration of conformity	193
Environmental product stewardship program	194
Paper use	194
Plastics	194
Material safety data sheets	194
Recycling program	194
HP inkjet supplies recycling program	194
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union	195
Power consumption	196
Chemical Substances	196
RoHS notices (China only)	196
Third-party licenses	197
HP Officejet 7500A (E910) e-All-in-One	197
HP supplies and accessories	202
Order printing supplies online	202
Supplies	202
Ink cartridges	202
HP media	203
Additional fax setup	204
Set up faxing (parallel phone systems)	204
Choose the correct fax setup for your home or office	205
Case A: Separate fax line (no voice calls received)	207
Case B: Set up the printer with DSL	208
Case C: Set up the printer with a PBX phone system or an ISDN line	209
Case D: Fax with a distinctive ring service on the same line	210
Case E: Shared voice/fax line	211
Case F: Shared voice/fax line with voice mail	212
Case G: Fax line shared with computer modem (no voice calls received)	213
Set up the printer with a computer dial-up modem	213
Set up the printer with a computer DSL/ADSL modem	215
Case H: Shared voice/fax line with computer modem	216
Shared voice/fax with computer dial-up modem	216
Shared voice/fax with computer DSL/ADSL modem	218
Case I: Shared voice/fax line with answering machine	220
Case J: Shared voice/fax line with computer modem and answering machine	221
Shared voice/fax line with computer dial-up modem and answering machine	221
Shared voice/fax line with computer DSL/ADSL modem and answering machine	223
Case K: Shared voice/fax line with computer dial-up modem and voice mail	225
Serial-type fax setup	226
Test fax setup	227
Network setup	228
Change basic network settings	228
View and print network settings	228
Turn the wireless radio on and off	228
Change advanced network settings	228
Set link speed	229
View IP settings	229
Change IP settings	229
Reset network settings	229
Set up the printer for wireless communication	229
To set up a wireless communication using the Wireless Setup Wizard	230
Understand 802.11 wireless network settings	230
Test the wireless connection	231
Change the connection method	231
Guidelines for ensuring wireless network security	232
To add hardware addresses to a WAP	232
Other guidelines	232
Guidelines for reducing interference on a wireless network	233
Uninstall and reinstall the HP software	233
Printer management tools	235
HP printer software (Windows)	235
HP Utility (Mac OS X)	235
Embedded Web server	235
About cookies	236
To open the embedded Web server	236

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Text cannot be edited

•

Check the settings

◦

When you scan the original, make sure that you select a document type that

creates editable text. If text is classified as a graphic, it is not converted to text.

◦

If you are using a separate OCR (optical character recognition) program, the OCR

program might be linked to a word-processing program that does not perform

OCR tasks. For more information, see the documentation provided with the OCR

program.

◦

Make sure you have selected an OCR language that corresponds to the language

used for the document you are scanning. For more information, see the

documentation provided with the OCR program.

•

Check the originals

◦

When scanning documents as editable text from the ADF, the original must be

loaded into the ADF with the top forward and face up. When scanning from the

scanner glass, the original must be loaded with the top facing the right edge of

the scanner glass. Also, make sure the document is not skewed. For more

information, see

Load an original on the scanner glass or

Load an original in the

automatic document feeder (ADF).

◦

The software might not recognize text that is tightly spaced. For example, if the

text that the software converts has missing or combined characters, "rn" might

appear as "m."

◦

The accuracy of the software depends on the image quality, text size, and

structure of the original and the quality of the scan itself. Make sure that your

original has good image quality.

◦

Colored backgrounds can cause images in the foreground to blend too much.

Error messages appear

"Unable to activate TWAIN source" or "An error occurred while acquiring the

image"

◦

If you are acquiring an image from another device, such as a digital camera or another

scanner, make sure that the other device is TWAIN-compliant. Devices that are not

TWAIN-compliant do not work with the HP software.

◦

Make sure that you have connected the USB cable to the correct port on the back of

your computer.

◦

Verify that the correct TWAIN source is selected. In the software, check the TWAIN

source by selecting

Select Scanner

on the

File

menu.

Scanned image quality is poor

The original is a second-generation photo or picture

Reprinted photographs, such as those in newspapers or magazines, are printed by using

tiny dots of ink that make an interpretation of the original photograph, which degrades the

quality. Often, the ink dots form unwanted patterns that can be detected when the image

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