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1 Get started This guide provides details about how to use the device and to resolve problems. • Find other resources for the product • Understand the device parts Find other resources for the product You can obtain product information and further troubleshooting resources that are not included in this guide from the following resources: Resource Description Location Setup poster Provides illustrated setup information. A printed version of the document is provided with the device. Readme file and release notes Provide late-breaking information and troubleshooting tips. Included on the Starter CD. Toolbox (Microsoft® Windows®) Provides information about printhead health and access to maintenance services. For more information, see Toolbox (Windows). The Toolbox is typically installed with the device software as an available installation option. HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) Contains tools to configure print settings, calibrate the device, clean the printheads, print the configuration page, order supplies online, and find support information from the Web site. For more information, see HP Printer Utility (Mac OS). The HP Printer Utility is typically installed with the device software. HP Instant Support Helps you quickly identify, diagnose, and resolve printing problems. For more information, see HP Instant Support. Available through any standard Web browser or through the Toolbox (Windows). Control panel Provides status, error, and warning information about operations. For more information, see Control panel buttons and lights. Logs and reports Provides information about events that have occurred. For more information, see Monitor the device. Self-Test diagnostic page • Device information: • Product name • Model number For more information, see Understand the self-test diagnostic page. 6 Get started

Section	Page
Contents	5
Get started	10
Find other resources for the product	10
Understand the device parts	11
Front view	12
Printing supplies area	12
Back view	13
Control panel buttons and lights	13
Connection information	14
Install the accessories	15
Install the duplexer	15
Install Tray 2	15
Turn on accessories in the print driver	16
To turn on accessories on Windows computers	17
To turn on accessories on Macintosh computers	17
Use the device	18
Use control panel menus	18
Control-panel message types	18
Status messages	18
Warning messages	19
Error messages	19
Critical error messages	19
Change device settings	19
Use the HP Solution Center (Windows)	20
Use the HP photo and imaging software	20
Load originals	21
Load an original on the scanner glass	21
Select print media	22
Tips for selecting and using print media	22
Understand specifications for supported media	23
Understand supported sizes	23
Understand supported media types and weights	26
Set minimum margins	27
Load media	27
Configure trays	30
Print on special and custom-sized media	31
Print borderless	32
Print	34
Change print settings	34
Change settings from an application for current jobs (Windows)	34
Change default settings for all future jobs (Windows)	34
Change settings (Mac OS)	34
Print on both sides (duplexing)	35
Guidelines for printing on both sides of a page	35
Perform duplexing	35
Cancel a print job	37
Copy	38
Make copies from the control panel	38
Change the copy settings	38
Set the number of copies	39
Set the copy paper size	39
Set the copy paper type	39
Change copy speed or quality	40
Resize an original to fit onto letter or A4 paper	41
Copy a legal-size document onto letter paper	41
Adjust the lightness and darkness of your copy	42
Enhance blurred areas of your copy	42
Enhance light areas of your copy	43
Cancel a copy job	43
Scan	44
Scan an original	44
Scan an original to a program on a computer (direct connection)	44
Scan from a TWAIN-compliant or a WIA-compliant program	45
Scan from a TWAIN-compliant program	45
Scan from a WIA-compliant program	45
Edit a scanned original	45
Edit a scanned photo or graphic	46
Edit a scanned document using optical character recognition (OCR) software	46
Change scan settings	46
Cancel a scan job	46
Configure and manage	47
Manage the device	47
Monitor the device	48
Administer the device	48
Use device management tools	48
Toolbox (Windows)	49
Open the Toolbox	49
Toolbox tabs	49
HP Printer Utility (Mac OS)	50
Open the HP Printer Utility	50
HP Printer Utility panels	50
HP Instant Support	51
Security and privacy	51
To gain access to HP Instant Support	51
myPrintMileage	52
Understand the self-test diagnostic page	52
Configure the device (Windows)	54
Direct connection	54
Install the software before connecting the device (recommended)	54
Connect the device before installing the software	55
Share the device on a locally shared network	55
Configure the device (Mac OS)	56
Install the software for a direct connection	56
Share the device on a locally shared network	56
Uninstall and reinstall the software	57
Maintain and troubleshoot	60
Supported ink cartridges	60
Replace the ink cartridges	60
Maintain the printheads	61
Check printhead health	62
Print the print quality diagnostic page	62
Align the printheads	63
Calibrate the linefeed	64
Clean the printheads	64
Clean the printhead contacts manually	64
Replace the printheads	67
Store printing supplies	68
Store ink cartridges	69
Store printheads	69
Clean the device	69
Clean the scanner glass	69
Clean the exterior	70
Troubleshooting tips and resources	70
Solve printing problems	70
The device shuts down unexpectedly	71
Error message appears on control-panel display	71
The device is not responding (nothing prints)	71
Device does not accept printhead	72
Device takes a long time to print	72
Blank or partial page printed	72
Something on the page is missing or incorrect	73
Placement of the text or graphics is wrong	73
The device prints half a page, then ejects the paper	74
Poor print quality and unexpected printouts	74
Poor quality printouts	75
Meaningless characters print	75
Ink is smearing	76
Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely	76
Output is faded or dull colored	76
Colors are printing as black and white	76
Wrong colors are printing	77
Printout shows bleeding colors	77
Colors do not line up properly	77
Lines or dots are missing from text or graphics	77
Solve paper-feed problems	77
Optional Tray 2 cannot be inserted	78
Another paper-feed problem is occurring	78
Solve copy problems	79
No copy came out	79
Copies are blank	80
Documents are missing or faded	80
Size is reduced	80
Copy quality is poor	80
Copy defects are apparent	81
The device prints half a page, then ejects the paper	81
Solve scan problems	81
Scanner did nothing	82
Scan takes too long	82
Part of the document did not scan or text is missing	82
Text cannot be edited	83
Error messages appear	83
Scanned image quality is poor	83
Scan defects are apparent	84
Troubleshoot installation issues	85
Hardware installation suggestions	85
Software installation suggestions	86
Clear jams	87
Clear a jam in the device	87
Tips for avoiding jams	89
HP supplies and accessories	90
Order printing supplies online	90
Accessories	90
Supplies	90
Ink cartridges	90
Printheads	91
HP media	91
Support and warranty	92
Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement	93
Obtain electronic support	94
Obtain HP telephone support	94
Before you call	94
Support process	95
HP support by phone	95
Phone support period	95
Telephone support numbers	95
Placing a call	97
After the phone support period	97
Additional warranty options	97
HP Quick Exchange Service (Japan)	98
Call HP Korea customer support	98
Prepare the device for shipment	99
Remove the ink cartridges and printheads before shipment	99
Remove the control-panel faceplate	100
Pack the device	101
Device specifications	103
Physical specifications	103
Product features and capacities	103
Processor and memory specifications	103
System requirements	104
Print specifications	105
Copy specifications	105
Scan specifications	105
Environmental specifications	105
Electrical specifications	106
Acoustic emission specifications (print in Draft mode, noise levels per ISO 7779)	106
Regulatory information	107
FCC statement	108
Notice to users in Korea	108
VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan	109
Notice to users in Japan about the power cord	109
RoHS notices (China only)	109
LED indicator statement	109
Regulatory model number	109
Declaration of conformity	110
Environmental product stewardship program	111
Paper use	111
Plastics	111
Material safety data sheets	111
Product restricted material	111
Recycling program	111
HP inkjet supplies recycling program	111
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union	112
Energy consumption	112

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Get started

This guide provides details about how to use the device and to resolve problems.

•

Find

other

resources

for

the

product

•

Understand

the

device

parts

Find other resources for the product

You can obtain product information and further troubleshooting resources that are not

included in this guide from the following resources:

Resource

Description

Location

Setup poster

Provides illustrated setup

information.

A printed version of the

document is provided with

the device.

Readme file and release notes

Provide late-breaking

information and

troubleshooting tips.

Included on the Starter CD.

Toolbox (Microsoft

Windows

)

Provides information about

printhead health and access

to maintenance services.

For more information, see

Toolbox

(Windows)

The Toolbox is typically

installed with the device

software as an available

installation option.

HP Printer Utility (Mac OS)

Contains tools to configure

print settings, calibrate the

device, clean the printheads,

print the configuration page,

order supplies online, and

find support information from

the Web site.

For more information, see

Printer

Utility

(Mac

OS)

The HP Printer Utility is

typically installed with the

device software.

HP Instant Support

Helps you quickly identify,

diagnose, and resolve

printing problems.

For more information, see

Instant

Support

Available through any

standard Web browser or

through the Toolbox

(Windows).

Control panel

Provides status, error, and

warning information about

operations.

For more information, see

Control

panel

buttons

and

lights

Logs and reports

Provides information about

events that have occurred.

For more information, see

Monitor

the

device

Self-Test diagnostic page

•

Device information:

•

Product name

•

Model number

For more information, see

Understand

the

self-test

diagnostic

page

Get started