Hp Deskjet D4268 Printer User Manual Page 1

HP Deskjet D4200 Printer seriesHP Photosmart Software Help

3 Get started• The printer at a glance•Buttons and lights•Paper trays•Print cartridges•Ink-backup modeThe printer at a glanceClick the links below to

• The print cartridges might be out of ink. Replace one or both empty printcartridges.For more information, see View estimated ink levels.• You might

Envelope is printed at an angleSolution:1. Slide the flap inside the envelope before loading it in the printer.2. Confirm that the paper guide fits fi

computer. After the cable is connected properly, turn the HP Deskjet off and then onagain.For more information on setting up the HP Deskjet and connec

Front USB port lights are flashingSolution:1 Connection light2 Error lightState of the lights TaskConnection light and the Error light flash forfive s

A HP support• Ink cartridge warranty information• Support process•HP support by phoneInk cartridge warranty informationThe HP cartridge(s) warranty is

HP support by phone• Phone support period• Placing a call• After the phone support periodPhone support periodOne year of phone support is available in

B Order suppliesYou can order HP products, such as recommended types of paper and print cartridges, online fromthe HP Web site.This section contains t

Country/region Number for ordering+44 870 606 9081 (U.K.)New Zealand 0800 441 147South Africa +27 (0)11 8061030U.S. and Canada 1-800-474-6836 (1-800-H

C Technical information• Printer specifications•Environmental product stewardship program• Regulatory noticesPrinter specificationsThe HP Deskjet has

designed to separate easily. Fasteners and other connections are easy to locate, access, andremove using common tools. High priority parts have been d

1 Print cartridges2 Ink-backup mode1 USB portThe printer at a glance 9

Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European UnionAppendix C108 Technical information

Regulatory notices• FCC statement•LED indicator statement•Notice to users in Korea•VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan•Notice to us

Notice to users in Japan about power cordAppendix C110 Technical information

IndexAaccessibility 2after the support period 103aligning print cartridges 67Bbooklet printing 47borderless printing 91bound two-sided printing 58brig

Oorderpaper 104print cartridges 104Setup Guide 104software 104User Guide 104other document printing 35other photo projects 34output tray 17Ppage order

notice to users in Japan(VCCI) 109notice to users in Korea 109WEEE 108removing ink from skin andclothing 69resizing documents 57Ssaturation 32settings

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Buttons and lightsUse the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, restart a job, andopen HP Photosmart Software. The print

Power button and lightUse the Power button to turn the printer on and off. It can take a few seconds for theprinter to turn on after you press the Pow

Print Cartridge Status lightsThe Print Cartridge Status lights are located in the center of the control panel. For moreinformation, see Print cartridg

1. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed in the leftside of the print cartridge cradle.• The light is on

Resume button and lightThe Resume light flashes when an action is required, such as loading paper or clearinga paper jam. When the problem is solved,

NOTE: You can also use the front USB port to download images from external cardreaders, USB flash drives, and other USB devices.Cancel iconThe printer

Unfold the paper traysTo unfold the paper trays1. Lower the input tray.2. Lower the output tray.3. Pull out the output-tray extension.Chapter 316 Get

Input trayThe input tray holds paper or other media.1 Input trayPaper guidePrint on different sizes of media by sliding the paper guide to the right o

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Raise the output tray to load paper or other media. Lower the output tray before printing.To prevent paper from falling out of the output tray, pull o

4. Raise the output tray.5. Raise the input tray.Print cartridgesThree print cartridges can be used with the printer.1 Black print cartridge2 Tri-colo

Use print cartridgesThe print cartridges can be used in the following ways:• Everyday printing: Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for every

NOTE: When the printer operates in ink-backup mode, a message is displayed onscreen. If the message is displayed and two print cartridges are installe

4 Connect the printer• USBUSBThe printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable.NOTE: For best printing performance, use a U

5 Print using the PhotosmartEssential buttonTo quickly print photos, use the Photosmart Essential button.•About the Photosmart Essential button•About

6 Print photos using the front USBportYou can transfer photos from a digital camera, external card reader, or USB flash driveto your computer, and the

To print from the front USB port1. Load photo paper into the printer.For instructions about loading photo paper, click one of the following options:•P

1 Connection light2 Error lightChapter 626 Print photos using the front USB port

7 Print photosThe printer software offers several features that make printing digital photos easier andimprove photo quality.Learn how to print photos

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Prepare to print1. Raise the output tray.2. Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.3. Verify that the photo paper is flat.4. Place the photo pa

4. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-Borderless, and then select thefollowing options:• Print Quality: Normal or BestNOTE: For maxi

Prepare to print1. Raise the output tray.2. Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.3. Verify that the photo paper is flat.4. Place the photo pa

4. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-with white borders, and thenselect the following options:• Print Quality: Normal or BestNOTE:

To install the photo print cartridge▲ To install the photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the printer,and then install the pho

exposure time, type of flash, and color saturation, and stores it in the image file. Theprinter software then uses this information to automatically p

NOTE: For higher-quality photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and set theprint quality to Best or Maximum dpi.Share photos with friends and familyI

8 Print other documentsE-mail Documents Letters EnvelopesPostcards Hagaki cards Index cards LabelsCD/DVD tattoos Transparencies Brochures Greeting car

5. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.6. Lower the output tray.Print1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Pri

5. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.6. Lower the output tray.Print1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Pri

Share photos with friends and family ...34Other photo projects ...

5. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.6. Lower the output tray.Print1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Pri

5. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the envelopes.6. Lower the output tray.Print1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the

Print1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Features tab, and then specify the following print settings:• Paper Type: Click More, clic

Print1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Features tab, and then specify the following print settings:• Paper Type: Click More, clic

Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Propertiesdialog box.NOTE: If an out-of-paper message is display

3. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click General Everyday Printing, and then specifythe following print settings:• Paper Type: Plain paper• Paper Size

Print1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Features tab, and then specify the print settings in the order shown below:• Size: 5x7in.•

3. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Presentation Printing, and then specify thefollowing print settings:• Paper Type: Click More, and then select

4. Specify the following print settings:• Print Quality: Best• Paper Type: Click More, and then select an appropriate HP inkjet paper.• Orientation: P

1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Features tab, and then specify the following print settings:• Print Quality: Normal• Paper Type

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5. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.6. Lower the output tray.Print1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Pri

Print postersGuidelines• For poster printing, sections of the poster are automatically arranged on individualsheets that can be taped together. After

4. In the Poster Printing drop-down list, select the number of sheets for the poster.5. Click the Select Tiles button.6. Check that the number of tile

PrintNOTE: If your software program includes an iron-on transfer printing feature, followthe instructions that are provided with the software program.

9 Printing tipsCheck your printer•Connect the printer to your computer.•Print a test page.Save time•Use the Printing Shortcuts tab.• Set the order tha

NOTE: When you select a printing shortcut the appropriate printing options areautomatically displayed. You can leave them as is or change them.Use pri

To use Fast/Economical printing1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab.3. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click

Print quality settings• Fast Draft produces draft-quality output at the fastest printing speed, while using theleast amount of ink.• Fast Normal produ

To print in Maximum dpi mode1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Features tab.3. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click More, and t

3. In the Size drop-down list, select Custom.The Custom Paper Size dialog box is displayed.4. In the Name box, type a name for the custom paper size.5

Problems with borderless documents ...91Borderless printing guideli

To preview a printed document1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Features or the Color tab.3. Select the Show preview before printi

To print a two-sided document with a book binding▲ Follow the instructions for basic two-sided printing.To print a two-sided document with a tablet bi

10 Printer software• Make the HP Deskjet the default printer.• Set the default print settings for all documents.•Use the Printer Properties dialog box

To save time when printing, set the default print settings to options that you use often.That way, you do not have to specify the options every time y

NOTE: The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on thesoftware program you are using.What's This? helpUse the What's

Download printer software updatesDownload the latest printer software update every few months to ensure you have thelatest features and improvements.T

11 Maintenance• Install print cartridges•Align print cartridges•Automatically clean print cartridges•Calibrate print quality•View estimated ink levels

You can find the selection number in three places:• Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing.1 Selectio

5. Press down on the print cartridge, and then slide it out of the print cartridge cradle.6. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging

7. Slide the print cartridge at a slight upward angle into the cradle until the cartridgesnaps into place.8. Close the printer cover.Align the print c

1WelcomeWelcome to the HP Deskjet D4200 Printer series Help. This guide primarily explains howto print photos from memory cards, digital cameras, and

To clean the print cartridges1. Open the printer Toolbox.2. Click Clean the Print Cartridges.3. Click Clean, and then follow the onscreen instructions

Maintain the printer bodyBecause the HP Deskjet ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist, ink smudges willeventually appear.To remove smudges, stains,

To prepare to clean1. Open the HP Deskjet cover.2. Wait until the print cartridge cradle moves to the right side of the HP Deskjet and isidle and quie

Print cartridge storage and handlingFollow these guidelines to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent printquality:• Install the cart

To remove the print cartridge from the print cartridge protector1. Press down and back on the top of the protector to release the print cartridge.2. S

12 Troubleshooting• Error messages•Installation problems•Printer lights are on or flashing•Printer does not print•Document prints slowly•Print cartrid

"Print cartridge is in the wrong slot" messageIf you receive this error message, the print cartridge is installed in the wrong side of thepr

Solution:To resolve the problem1. Make sure that no USB devices other than the printer, the keyboard, and themouse are connected to the computer.2. Di

Printer name does not appearSolution: If the printer software seems to install correctly, but the printer name doesnot appear in the list of printers

What the flashing light meansThe printer lights indicate the printer status.1 Power light2 Print Cartridge Status lights3 Resume lightPower light is f

Section DescriptionHP support Find out how to contact HP support.Troubleshooting Find a solution to a hardware or software problem.Order supplies Lear

Resume light is flashing1 Resume lightIf the Resume light is flashing, check the following conditions:• The printer might be out of paper.Place paper

Print Cartridge Status lights are on or flashingThe printer has two print cartridge status lights.1. The left status light represents the tri-color pr

Front USB port lights are flashingIf the front USB port lights are flashing, follow the instructions in Front USB port lights areflashing.Printer does

• If you are connecting the printer through a USB hub, make sure the hub is turned on.If the hub is on, try connecting the printer directly to your co

If there are no loose or broken parts, follow these steps:1. Check for and remove any obstacles, such as packing tape or materials, that preventthe pr

For information about updating the printer software, see Download printer softwareupdates.Computer does not meet system requirementsIf your computer d

3. Check the list of print cartridges that can be used in the printer.a. Open the printer Toolbox.b. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab.c. Click the P

"Print cartridge is in the wrong slot" messageCause: If you receive this error message, the print cartridge is installed in the wrongside of

removed from each print cartridge. When plastic tape covers the print cartridgecontacts, the printer cannot detect that the print cartridge is install

4. Remove the rear access door. Press the handle to the right, and then pull out thedoor.5. Remove any paper that is inside the printer by pulling it

2 Special featuresCongratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with severalexciting features:• Borderless printing: Use

Printer does not feed paperSolution: Try one or more of the following solutions:• Reduce the number of sheets in the input tray.• Remove the paper fro

Paper might be loaded improperlyThe printer might print on multiple sheets of paper at once if the paper is loaded too fartoward the back of the print

Horizontal lines appear on a photoSolution:If light or dark horizontal lines appear on photos, follow this procedure:1.Clean the print cartridges.2. R

Verify that the photo paper is not curled. If the photo paper is curled, place the paper ina plastic bag and gently bend it in the opposite direction

• If printing in grayscale, select High Quality under Print in Grayscale on the Colortab.• Do not print borderless documents in ink-backup mode. Alway

3. If horizontal lines still occur, perform a print quality calibration.A black and a tri-color print cartridge must be installed for print quality ca

Fading occurs on the edges of a photoVerify that the photo paper is not curled. If the photo paper is curled, place the paper ina plastic bag and gent

For most paper typesIf the photo has an unwanted border, try one of the following solutions:•Align the print cartridges.• Open the Printer Properties

Print quality is poorIf you are having problems with print quality, try the solutions in this section and observethe following guidelines:• Replace re

Prints are fadedSolution:• Verify that neither of the print cartridges is low on ink.For more information, see View estimated ink levels. If a print c