HP Photosmart C4600 User Guide - Page 10

HP Photo Value Pack

HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP Advanced

Photo Paper to save you time and take the guesswork out of printing affordable

professional photos with your HP Photosmart. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo

Paper have been designed to work together so your photos are long lasting and vivid,

print after print. Great for printing out an entire vacation’s worth of photos or multiple prints

to share.

To order HP papers and other supplies, go to

www.hp.com/buy/supplies

. If prompted,

choose your country/region, follow the prompts to select your product, and then click one

of the shopping links on the page.

NOTE:

At this time, some portions of the HP Web site are available in English only.

Recommended papers for printing

If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers that are specifically

designed for the type of project you are printing.

Depending on your country/region, some of these papers might not be available.

HP Advanced Photo Paper

This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling without smudging.

It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity. Your prints have a look and feel

comparable to a store-processed photo. It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5

x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with or without tabs), 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch), and two

finishes - glossy or soft gloss (satin matte). It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.

HP Everyday Photo Paper

Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using paper designed for casual photo

printing. This affordable, photo paper dries quickly for easy handling. Get sharp, crisp

images when you use this paper with any inkjet printer. It is available in semi-gloss finish

in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, and 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with or without

tabs). For longer-lasting photos, it is acid-free.

HP Brochure Paper or HP Superior Inkjet Paper

These papers are glossy-coated or matte-coated on both sides for two-sided use. They

are the perfect choice for near-photographic reproductions and business graphics for

report covers, special presentations, brochures, mailers, and calendars.

HP Premium Presentation Paper or HP Professional Paper

These papers are heavy two-sided matte papers perfect for presentation, proposals,

reports, and newsletters. They are heavyweight for an impressive look and feel.

HP Bright White Inkjet Paper

HP Bright White Inkjet Paper delivers high-contrast colors and sharp text. It is opaque

enough for two-sided color usage with no show-through, which makes it ideal for

newsletters, reports, and flyers. It features ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder

blacks, and vivid colors.

Chapter 3

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Paper basics

Paper basics

Section	Page
Contents	3
HP Photosmart C4600 series Help	5
Get to know the HP Photosmart	7
Printer parts	7
Control panel features	8
Print	15
Print documents	15
Print photos	16
Print envelopes	23
Print on specialty media	23
Print a Web page	24
Scan	29
Scan to a computer	29
Scan to a memory card	30
Copy	33
Copy text or mixed documents	33
Reprint photos	37
Save photos	39
Work with cartridges	41
Check the estimated ink levels	41
Replace the cartridges	42
Order ink supplies	44
Cartridge warranty information	45
Solve a problem	47
HP support	47
Support process	47
HP support by phone	47
Phone support period	48
Placing a call	48
Support phone numbers	48
After the phone support period	50
Additional warranty options	50
Uninstall and reinstall the software	50
Setup troubleshooting	51
The product will not turn on	52
Print quality troubleshooting	60
Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors	60
Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely	63
The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of a borderless print	65
Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines	66
Printouts are faded or have dull colors	68
Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy	70
Printouts are slanted or skewed	72
Ink streaks on the back of the paper	73
The text edges are jagged	73
Print troubleshooting	75
Envelopes print incorrectly	75
The product prints meaningless characters	76
The margins are not printing as expected	76
A blank page came out while printing	78
Memory card troubleshooting	79
The On button is blinking	80
The product does not read the memory card	80
The photos on the memory card do not transfer to my computer	81
Copy troubleshooting	83
Nothing happens when I try to copy	83
Resize to Fit is not working as expected	85
Scan troubleshooting	87
Text is incorrect or missing	88
Errors	89
Product messages	89
Missing HP Photosmart Software	90
File messages	92
Photos not found	92
Supported file types for the product	93
File corrupted	93
General user messages	94
Cannot crop	94
Memory card error	95
Card access error	95
Paper messages	97
Power and connection messages	97
Print cartridge messages	98
Need alignment or alignment failed	98
Print cartridge is missing, incorrectly installed, or not intended for your product	102
Print cartridges missing or not detected	108
Incompatible print cartridges	112
Print cartridge problem	115
Technical information	125
Notice	125
Specifications	125
Environmental product stewardship program	127
Eco-Tips	127
Paper use	127
Plastics	127
Material safety data sheets	127
Recycling program	127
HP inkjet supplies recycling program	128
Power consumption	128
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union	129
Chemical Substances	129
Toxic and hazardous substance table	130
Regulatory notices	130
Regulatory model identification number	130
FCC statement	131
VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan	131
Notice to users in Japan about the power cord	131
Notice to users in Korea	132
Noise emission statement for Germany	132
HP Photosmart C4600 series declaration of conformity	133

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Recommended papers for printing, HP Premium Presentation Paper or HP Professional Paper - ink

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