HP Hewlett Packard Photosmart C7100 User Manual

HP Photosmart C7100 All-in-One series  
Basics Guide  
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Contents  
Basics Guide  
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HP All-in-One overview  
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Use the HP All-in-One to quickly and easily accomplish tasks such as making a copy,  
scanning documents, or printing photos from a memory card. You can access many  
HP All-in-One functions directly from the control panel, without turning on your computer.  
Note This guide introduces basic operations and troubleshooting, as well as  
providing information for contacting HP support and ordering supplies.  
The onscreen Help details the full range of features and functions, including use  
of the HP Photosmart software that came with the HP All-in-One. For more  
information, see Access the onscreen Help.  
Print photos  
The HP All-in-One is equipped with memory card slots and a front USB port that enable  
you to print or edit photos from a memory card or storage device without uploading your  
photos to a computer first. Additionally, if the HP All-in-One is network-connected or  
connected to a computer with a USB cable, you can also transfer your photos to the  
computer to print, edit, or share.  
Print from your computer  
The HP All-in-One can be used with any software application that allows printing. You  
can print a range of projects, such as borderless images, newsletters, greeting cards,  
iron-on transfers, and posters.  
Copy  
The HP All-in-One enables you to produce high-quality color and black-and-white copies  
on a variety of paper types. You can enlarge or reduce the size of an original to fit a  
specific paper size, adjust the darkness of the copy, and use special features to make  
high-quality copies of photos, including borderless copies.  
Scan  
Scanning is the process of converting text and pictures into an electronic format for your  
computer. You can scan almost anything (photos, magazine articles and text documents)  
on the HP All-in-One.  
Fax  
You can use the HP All-in-One to send and receive faxes, including color faxes. You can  
set up speed dial entries to send faxes quickly and easily to frequently used numbers.  
From the control panel, you can also set a number of fax options, such as resolution and  
the contrast between lightness/darkness on the faxes you send.  
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The HP All-in-One at a glance  
Label  
Description  
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Control panel  
Color graphics display (also referred to as  
the display)  
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Ink cartridge door  
Output tray  
Main input tray (also referred to as the input  
tray)  
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Paper tray extender (also referred to as the  
tray extender)  
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Photo tray  
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Paper-length guide for the main input tray  
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On button  
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Front USB port for your camera or other  
storage device  
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Memory card slots and Photo light  
Wireless radio light and Bluetooth light  
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Label  
Description  
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Slide and Negative Film holder  
Slide and Negative Film light  
Lid  
Lid backing  
Glass  
Label  
Description  
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2
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Slide and Negative Film light power port  
Ethernet port  
Rear USB port  
1-LINE (fax) and 2-EXT (phone) ports  
Rear door  
Power connection  
Control panel features  
The following diagram and related table provide a quick reference to the HP All-in-One  
control panel features.  
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Label  
Name and Description  
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Keypad: Enters fax numbers, values, or text.  
Copy Menu: Selects copy options, such as number of copies, paper size, and paper  
type.  
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Start Copy Black: Starts a black-and-white copy.  
Start Copy Color: Starts a color copy.  
Scan Menu: Opens the Scan Menu where you can select a destination for your  
scan.  
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Start Scan: From the idle state, pressing the Start Scan button opens the Scan  
Menu where you can choose a destination for your scan. If you are already in the  
Scan Menu, it sends the scan job to the highlighted destination.  
Fax Menu: Presents the Enter Fax Number screen to enter a fax number. If you  
press it again, the Fax Menu appears where you can select fax options.  
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Start Fax Black: Starts a black-and-white fax.  
Start Fax Color: Starts a color fax.  
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Color graphics display (also referred to as the display): Displays menus, photos, and  
messages.  
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Back button: Returns to the previous screen on the display.  
Preview: Displays a preview of a copy or photo job.  
Setup: Presents the Setup Menu for generating reports, changing fax and network  
settings, and accessing tools and preferences.  
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Help: Opens the Help Menu on the display where you can select a topic to learn  
more about it. Depending on the topic you select, the topic will appear on your display  
or on your computer screen.  
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Rotate: Rotates the currently displayed photo 90 degrees clockwise. Subsequent  
presses continue to rotate the photo 90 degrees.  
Print Photos: Prints the photos selected on your memory card. If no photos are  
currently selected, the HP All-in-One prints the photo currently showing on the  
display. From the idle state, pressing the Print Photos button launches the  
Photosmart Express menu.  
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Film: Scans slides and negatives using the Slide and Negative Film holder and the  
Slide and Negative Film light in the lid of the HP All-in-One.  
Video: Plays videos, views video frames, and prints frames from a video file on your  
memory card or storage device.  
Share: Sends or receives images directly from a network-connected HP All-in-One.  
If the HP All-in-One is USB-connected, you can send images using the software on  
your computer.  
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Label  
Name and Description  
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Reprints: Scans a photo and prints it.  
Photo Fix: Automatically adjusts a photo for viewing or printing when turned on.  
Features include color effects, photo brightness, frames, and red-eye removal.  
Press Photo Fix to turn the feature off and on. By default, this feature is turned on.  
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Photosmart Express: Launches the Photosmart Express menu for printing,  
saving, editing, and sharing photos.  
Zoom Out: Zooms out to show more of a photo or multiple photos at the same time  
on the display.  
Zoom In: Zooms in to enlarge the image on the display. You can also use this button  
to adjust the crop box when printing.  
Direction pad: Allows you to navigate through menu options by pressing the up, down,  
left, or right arrow buttons.  
If you are zooming in on a photo, you can also use the arrow buttons to pan around  
the photo and select a different area to print.  
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OK: Selects a menu, setting, or value displayed on the display.  
Cancel: Stops the current operation and returns to the main screen.  
Attention light: Indicates a problem occurred. See the display for more information.  
Symbols and *: Enter symbols and asterisks for fax-related tasks.  
Space and #: Enter spaces and pound signs for fax-related tasks.  
Use the HP Photosmart software  
You can use the HP Photosmart software (Windows) or the HP Photosmart Mac software  
(Mac) that you installed with the HP All-in-One to access many features not available  
from the control panel. The software provides a fast and easy way to make prints of your  
photos or to purchase prints online. It also provides access to other basic software  
features, such as saving, viewing, and sharing your photos.  
For more information about the software, see the onscreen Help.  
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Find more information  
A variety of resources, both printed and onscreen, provide information about setting up  
and using the HP All-in-One.  
Setup Guide  
The Setup Guide provides instructions for setting up your HP All-in-One and  
installing software. Make sure you follow the steps in the Setup Guide in order.  
If you have problems during setup, see Troubleshooting in the last section of the  
Setup Guide, or see Troubleshooting and support in this guide.  
HP Photosmart Software Tour (Windows)  
The HP Photosmart Software Tour is a fun, interactive way to get a brief overview  
of the software included with your HP All-in-One. You'll learn how the software you  
installed with your HP All-in-One can help you edit, organize, and print your photos.  
Onscreen Help  
The onscreen Help provides detailed instructions on features of your HP All-in-One  
that are not described in this Basics Guide, including features that are only available  
using the software you installed with your HP All-in-One.  
For more information, see Access the onscreen Help.  
Help from your device  
Help is available from your device and contains additional information on select  
topics.  
To access help from the control panel, press the Help button.  
Readme  
The Readme file contains the most recent information which might be not be found  
in other publications. Install the software to access the Readme file.  
If you have Internet access, you can get help and support from the HP website. This  
website offers technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information.  
Access the onscreen Help  
This guide describes a sampling of the features available, so you can get started using  
the HP All-in-One. Explore the onscreen Help that came with your device for information  
on all the features that the HP All-in-One supports.  
To access the HP Photosmart Software Help on a Windows computer  
1. In the HP Solution Center, click the tab for the HP All-in-One.  
2. In the Device Support area, click Onscreen Guide or Troubleshooting.  
If you click Onscreen Guide, a pop-up menu appears. You can choose to open  
the welcome page for the entire Help system or to go specifically to the Help  
for the HP All-in-One.  
If you click Troubleshooting, the Troubleshooting and support page opens.  
To access the HP Photosmart Mac Help  
On the Help menu in the HP Photosmart Studio, choose HP Photosmart Mac  
Help.  
The HP Photosmart Mac Help appears.  
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Network setup  
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This section describes how to connect the HP All-in-One to a network and how to view  
and manage network settings.  
If you want to:  
See this section:  
Connect to a wired (Ethernet) network.  
Connect to a wireless network with an  
access point (802.11).  
Connect to a wireless network without an Wireless ad hoc network setup  
access point.  
Install the HP All-in-One software for use Install the software for a network  
in a networked environment.  
Add connections to more computers on  
the network.  
Change the HP All-in-One from a USB  
connection to a network connection.  
Note Use the instructions in this section  
if you first installed the HP All-in-One with  
a USB connection, and you now want to  
change to either a wireless or Ethernet  
network connection.  
View or change the network settings.  
Find troubleshooting information.  
Note You can connect the HP All-in-One to either a wireless or wired network,  
but not both at the same time.  
Wired network setup  
This section describes how to connect the HP All-in-One to a router, switch, or hub using  
an Ethernet cable and how to install the HP All-in-One software for a network connection.  
This is known as a wired or Ethernet network.  
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What you need for a wired network  
Before you connect the HP All-in-One to a network, make sure you have all of the required  
materials.  
A functional Ethernet network that includes a router, switch, or hub with an Ethernet  
port.  
CAT-5 Ethernet cable.  
Although standard Ethernet cables look similar to standard telephone cables, they  
are not interchangeable. There is a different number of wires in each one, and each  
has a different connector. An Ethernet cable connector (also called an RJ-45  
connector) is wider and thicker and always has 8 contacts on the end. A phone  
connector has between 2 and 6 contacts.  
A desktop computer or laptop with an Ethernet connection.  
Note The HP All-in-One supports both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps Ethernet  
networks. If you are purchasing, or have purchased, a network interface card  
(NIC), make sure it can operate at either speed.  
HP recommends broadband Internet access such as cable or DSL. Broadband  
Internet access is required if you want to access HP Photosmart Share directly from  
the HP All-in-One.  
Connect the HP All-in-One to the network  
An Ethernet port is provided on the back of the HP All-in-One.  
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To connect the HP All-in-One to the network  
1. Remove the yellow plug from the back of the HP All-in-One.  
2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the HP All-in-One.  
3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an available port on your Ethernet  
router or switch.  
4. Once you have connected the HP All-in-One to the network, install the software.  
Install the software for a network connection  
Use this section to install the HP All-in-One software on a computer connected to a  
network. Before you install the software, make sure you have connected the HP All-in-  
One to a network.  
Note 1 If your computer is configured to connect to a series of network drives,  
make sure that your computer is currently connected to these drives before  
installing the software. Otherwise, HP All-in-One installation software might try to  
use one of the reserved drive letters, and you will not be able to access that  
network drive on your computer.  
Note 2 Installation time can range from 20 to 45 minutes depending on your  
operating system, the amount of available space, and the processor speed of  
your computer.  
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To install the Windows HP All-in-One software  
1. Quit all applications running on your computer, and any firewall or virus detection  
software.  
2. Insert the Windows CD that came with the HP All-in-One into the CD-ROM drive on  
your computer and follow the onscreen instructions.  
3. If a dialog box pertaining to firewalls appears, respond as follows:  
The Issues Stopping Installation screen means that a firewall or anti-spyware  
program might be running that could interfere with the HP Software Installation.  
For best results, temporarily disable the firewall or anti-spyware programs  
during installation. See your firewall documentation for instructions. After the  
installation is complete you can re-enable the firewall or anti-spyware programs.  
Note If the Issues Stopping Installation screen appears after the  
firewall or anti-spyware program is disabled, continue with the  
installation.  
The Notice about Firewalls means that the Microsoft Internet Connection  
Firewall or Windows Firewall is enabled. Click Next to allow the Setup program  
to open the necessary ports and continue with the installation. If a Windows  
Security Alert appears for a program published by Hewlett-Packard, please  
unblock this program.  
4. On the Connection Type screen, select Through the network, and then click  
Next.  
The Searching screen appears as the Setup program searches for the HP All-in-  
One on the network.  
5. On the Printer Found screen, verify that the printer description is correct.  
If more than one printer is found on the network, the Printers Found screen appears.  
Select the HP All-in-One you want to connect.  
To see the device settings on the HP All-in-One, print the network configuration  
page.  
6. If the device description is correct, select Yes, install this printer.  
7. At the prompt, restart your computer to finish the installation process.  
When you have finished installing the software, the HP All-in-One is ready for use.  
8. If you disabled a firewall or virus detection software on your computer, make sure  
to enable it again.  
9. To test your network connection, go to your computer and print a self-test report to  
the HP All-in-One.  
To install the Mac HP All-in-One software  
1. Quit all applications running on your Mac.  
2. Insert the Mac CD that came with the HP All-in-One into the CD-ROM drive on your  
Mac.  
3. Double-click the HP All-in-One installer icon.  
4. In the Authenticate dialog, enter the Administrator password used to access your  
Mac or network.  
The installer software looks for HP All-in-One devices.  
5. From the HP Installer dialog, select your language and the HP All-in-One you want  
to connect.  
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6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete all the installation steps, including  
the Setup Assistant.  
When you have finished installing the software, the HP All-in-One is ready for use.  
7. To test your network connection, go to your Mac and print a self-test report to the  
HP All-in-One.  
Integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network setup  
For optimal performance and security in your wireless network, HP recommends you use  
a wireless access point (802.11) to connect the HP All-in-One and the other network  
elements. When network elements are connected through an access point, this is called  
an infrastructure network (a wireless network without an access point is called an ad  
hoc network).  
The advantages of a wireless infrastructure network as compared to an ad hoc network  
include:  
Advanced network security  
Enhanced reliability  
Network flexibility  
Better performance, especially with 802.11 g mode  
Shared Broadband Internet access  
HP Photosmart Share feature is enabled (with Broadband Internet access such as  
cable modem or DSL)  
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What you need for an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network  
To connect the HP All-in-One to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network, you will  
need the following:  
A wireless 802.11 network that includes a wireless access point.  
Note Apple sells an easy-to-configure access point called AirPort. AirPort  
has to be connected to a Mac, but it accepts signals from any 802.11b-  
compatible wireless network device whether PC or Mac-based.  
A desktop computer or laptop with either wireless networking support, or a network  
interface card (NIC).  
Note For Mac, wireless network support is usually provided by an AirPort  
card.  
Broadband Internet access (recommended) such as cable or DSL.  
If you connect the HP All-in-One on a wireless network that has Internet access, HP  
recommends that you use a wireless router (access point or base station) that uses  
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).  
Note Broadband Internet access is required if you want to access  
HP Photosmart Share directly from the device.  
Network name (SSID).  
Note The SSID, WEP key, and WPA passphrase are obtained from the  
wireless router, or access point using the router's embedded web server. See  
the documentation provided with your access point for more information.  
WEP key or WPA Passphrase (if needed).  
Note Some access points provide more than one WEP key. Make sure you  
use the first WEP key (index 1) when setting up your wireless network.  
Note 1 If IP address filtering is set up, ensure that the HP All-in-One address is  
listed.  
Note 2 If MAC address filtering is set up, ensure that the HP All-in-One address  
is listed.  
Connect to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network  
The Wireless Setup Wizard provides an easy way to connect the HP All-in-One to your  
network. You can also use SecureEasySetup, if your access point supports this feature.  
See the documentation that came with your access point to find out if your access point  
supports using EasySetup and for additional setup instructions.  
Caution To prevent other users from accessing your wireless network, HP  
strongly recommends to use a password or passphrase and to use a unique SSID  
to your access point. Your access point might have been shipped with a default  
SSID, which can be accessed by other users using the same default SSID. For  
more information on how to change the SSID, see the documentation that came  
with your access point.  
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Note Before connecting to a wireless infrastructure network, ensure that the  
ethernet cable is not connected to the HP All-in-One.  
To connect the HP All-in-One with the Wireless Setup Wizard  
1. Write down the following information about your access point:  
Network Name (also called SSID)  
WEP Key, WPA Passphrase (if needed)  
If you do not know where to find this information, see the documentation that came  
with your wireless access point. You might be able to find the SSID and the WEP  
key or WPA passphrase on the Embedded Web Server (EWS) for the access point.  
For information on how to open the access point EWS, see the access point  
documentation.  
Note If the network is set up with an Apple AirPort base station and you are  
using a password instead of WEP HEX or WEP ASCII to access this network,  
you need to get the equivalent WEP key. See the documentation that came  
with the Apple AirPort base station for more information.  
2. On the control panel of the HP All-in-One, press Setup.  
3. Press until Network is highlighted, and then press OK.  
4. Press to highlight Wireless Setup Wizard, and then press OK.  
This runs the Wireless Setup Wizard. The setup wizard searches for available  
networks, and then displays a list of detected network names (SSIDs). The networks  
with the strongest signal appear first, the weakest appear last.  
The wireless network test also runs, performing a series of diagnostic tests to  
determine whether network setup is successful. The wireless network test prints  
upon completion of the test.  
5. Press to highlight the name of the network you wrote down in step 1, and then  
press OK.  
If you do not see your network name in the list  
a. Select Enter a New Network Name (SSID). If necessary, use the to highlight  
it, and then press OK.  
The visual keyboard appears.  
b. Enter the SSID. Use the arrow buttons on the HP All-in-One control panel to  
highlight a letter or number on the visual keyboard, and then press OK to select  
it.  
Note You must enter the exact uppercase (capital) and lowercase  
(small) letters. Otherwise, the wireless connection will fail.  
c. When you are finished entering the new SSID, use the arrow buttons to  
highlight Done on the visual keyboard, and then press OK.  
d. Press until Infrastructure is highlighted, and then press OK.  
e. Press until WEP encryption or WPA encryption is highlighted, and then  
press OK.  
If you do not want to use WEP encryption, press until No, my network does  
not use encryption is highlighted, and then press OK. Go to step 7.  
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6. If prompted, enter your WPA or WEP key as follows:  
a. Use the arrow buttons to highlight a letter or number on the visual keyboard,  
and then press OK to select it.  
Note You must enter the exact uppercase (capital) and lowercase  
(small) letters. Otherwise, the wireless connection will fail.  
b. When you are finished entering the WPA or WEP key, use the arrow buttons to  
highlight Done on the visual keyboard.  
c. Press OK to confirm.  
The HP All-in-One will attempt to connect to the network. If a message says  
you entered an invalid WPA or WEP key, check the key you wrote down for  
your new network, follow the prompts to correct the key, and then try again.  
7. When the HP All-in-One connects successfully to the network, go to your computer  
to install the software on each computer that will use the network.  
Wireless ad hoc network setup  
Use this section if you want to connect the HP All-in-One to a computer on a wireless  
network without using an access point. This is called a peer-to-peer or ad hoc network  
in Windows. On a Mac, this is called a computer-to-computer network. You might want  
to use an ad hoc connection if you do not want to invest in an access point, or you want  
to set up a simpler, more casual network.  
Note An ad hoc connection is available if you do not have an access point.  
However, it provides little flexibility, a low level of network security, and slower  
network performance than with an access point. In addition, you will likely not  
have shared broadband access (such as cable or DSL), and therefore not be able  
to use the HP Photosmart Share feature on the HP All-in-One.  
In order to connect the HP All-in-One to your computer, you need to create a network  
profile on your computer. A network profile is comprised of the network settings, which  
includes the network name (SSID), the communication mode (ad hoc or infrastructure),  
and whether encryption is enabled or not.  
Depending on your operating system, see one of the following sections:  
What you need for an ad hoc network  
To connect the HP All-in-One to a wireless network, you will need a Windows computer  
with a wireless network adapter or a Mac with an Airport card.  
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Prepare a Windows XP computer  
First prepare your computer for connecting to the network, and then create a network  
profile.  
To prepare your computer  
1. Quit all applications running on your computer, and temporarily disable all firewalls  
including the internal XP firewall and any other firewall or virus detection software.  
2. To protect your computer from virus infection, disable your Internet connection. If  
you have cable or DSL, disconnect the Ethernet cable from the back of your  
computer. If you have dial-up, disconnect the phone cord.  
3. Disable all LAN connections (including Ethernet) other than your wireless  
connection. Also, disable all IEEE 1394 (such as Firewire, i.LINK or Lynx) to Ethernet  
connections.  
To disable LAN connections with Windows XP  
a. Click the Windows Start button, click Control Panel, and then double-click  
Network Connections.  
b. Right-click each Local Area Connection, and then click Disable. If you see  
Enable on the pop-up menu, the Local Area Connection is already disabled.  
To turn off the Windows firewall with Windows XP Service Pack 2  
a. On the Windows Control Panel, click Security Center.  
b. Click Windows Firewall, and select Off.  
To turn off the Windows firewall with Windows XP Service Pack 1  
a. On the Windows Control Panel, open Network Connections.  
b. Click Change settings of this connection.  
c. Click the Advanced tab.  
d. Deselect the firewall protection check box.  
To create a network profile  
Note The HP All-in-One comes configured with a network profile with  
hpsetup as the SSID. However, for security and privacy HP recommends you  
create a new network profile on your computer as described here, and then run  
the Wireless Setup Wizard to detect the new network.  
1. Make sure you have prepared your computer as instructed in the above task.  
2. In the Control Panel, double-click Network Connections.  
3. On the Network Connections window, right-click the Wireless Network  
Connection. If you see Enable on the pop-up menu, select it. Otherwise, if you  
see Disable on the menu, the wireless connection is already enabled.  
4. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, and then click Properties.  
5. Click the Wireless Networks tab.  
6. Select the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box.  
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7. Click Add, and then do the following:  
a. In Network name (SSID) box, type in the name Mynetwork.  
Note Notice that the M in Mynetwork is uppercase (capital), and the  
rest of the letters are lowercase (small). This is important to remember  
in case you need to enter the SSID at a later time on the Wireless Setup  
Wizard.  
b. If there is a Network Authentication list, select Open. Otherwise, go to the  
next step.  
c. In the Data encryption list, select WEP.  
Note It is possible to create a network that does not use a WEP key.  
However, HP recommends using a WEP key in order to secure your  
network.  
d. Make sure that the check box is not selected next to The key is provided for  
me automatically. If it is selected, click the check box to clear it.  
e. In the Network key box, type a WEP key that has exactly 5 or exactly 13  
alphanumeric (ASCII) characters. For example, if you enter 5 characters, you  
might enter ABCDE or 12345. Or, if you enter 13 characters, you might enter  
ABCDEF1234567. (12345 and ABCDE are examples only. Select a  
combination of your choosing.)  
Alternatively, you can use HEX (hexadecimal) characters for the WEP key. A  
HEX WEP key must be 10 characters for 40 bit encryption, or 26 characters for  
128 bit encryption.  
f. In the Confirm network key box, type the same WEP key you typed in the  
previous step.  
g. Write down the WEP key exactly as you typed it, including uppercase and  
lowercase letters.  
Note You must remember the exact uppercase (capital) and lowercase  
(small) letters. If you enter your WEP key incorrectly on the HP All-in-  
One, the wireless connection will fail.  
h. Select the check box for This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network;  
wireless access points are not used.  
i. Click OK to close the Wireless network properties window, and then click  
OK again.  
j. Click OK again to close the Wireless Network Properties Connection  
window.  
8. Go to the HP All-in-One and use the Wireless Setup Wizard to connect the HP All-  
in-One to the wireless network.  
Prepare a Mac  
First prepare your computer for connecting to the network, and then create a network  
profile.  
To prepare your computer  
Quit all applications running on your computer and temporarily disable all firewalls.  
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To create a new network profile  
Note The HP All-in-One comes configured with a network profile with  
hpsetup as the SSID. However, for security and privacy HP recommends you  
create a new network profile on your computer as described here, and then run  
the Wireless Setup Wizard to detect the new network.  
1. Make sure that your AirPort is turned on.  
When AirPort is turned on, the following icon appears in the menu bar (Show  
AirPort must be selected in the menu bar).  
To check this, click on the AirPort icon.  
If Turn Airport On is available, select it to turn on AirPort.  
If the AirPort icon is not present, do the following:  
a. On the Network Preferences screen, select Airport Panel.  
b. Enable Allow the computer to create networks.  
c. Enable Show Airport status in menu bar.  
2. Click the AirPort icon.  
3. Select Create Network….  
4. On the Computer to Computer dialog, click in the Name box and enter a new  
network name.  
For example you can type the name Mynetwork (or something more meaningful,  
such as your initials).  
Note Notice that the M in Mynetwork is uppercase (capital), and the rest  
of the letters are lowercase (small). This is important to remember in case  
you need to enter the SSID at a later time on the Wireless Setup Wizard.  
5. In the Channel box, use the default Automatic setting.  
6. Click Show Options.  
7. To enable encryption for security, select the Encryption check box.  
8. In the Password box, type a password that has exactly 5 or exactly 13  
alphanumeric (ASCII) characters. For example, if you enter 5 characters, you might  
enter ABCDE or 12345. Or, if you enter 13 characters, you might enter  
ABCDEF1234567.  
Alternatively, you can use HEX (hexadecimal) characters for the password. A HEX  
password must be 10 characters for 40 bit encryption, or 26 characters for 128 bit  
encryption.  
9. In the Confirm box, type the same password.  
10. Write down your password, which on your HP All-in-One is called a WEP key. You  
will need your WEP key when run the Wireless Setup Wizard.  
11. Click OK.  
12. Go to the HP All-in-One and use the Wireless Setup Wizard to connect your HP All-  
in-One to the wireless network.  
Create a network profile for other operating systems  
If you have an operating system other than Windows XP, HP recommends that you use  
the configuration program that came with your wireless LAN card. To find the  
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configuration program for your wireless LAN card, access your computer's list of  
programs.  
If you have an operating system other than Mac OS X, HP recommends that you use the  
configuration program that came with your wireless LAN card. To find the configuration  
program for your wireless LAN card, access your computer's list of programs.  
Using the LAN card configuration program, create a network profile that has the following  
values:  
Network name (SSID): Mynetwork (example only)  
Communication mode: Ad Hoc  
Encryption: enabled  
Note You should create a network name that is not the same as the  
example shown here, such as your initials. Just remember that the network  
name is case-sensitive. Therefore, you must remember which letters are  
uppercase and lowercase.  
Connect to a wireless ad hoc network  
You can use the Wireless Setup Wizard to connect the HP All-in-One to a wireless ad  
hoc network.  
To connect to a wireless ad hoc network  
1. On the control panel of the HP All-in-One, press Setup.  
2. Press until Network is highlighted, and then press OK.  
3. Press to highlight Wireless Setup Wizard, and then press OK.  
This runs the Wireless Setup Wizard. The setup wizard searches for available  
networks, and then displays a list of detected network names (SSIDs). The  
infrastructure networks appear first in the list, followed by available ad hoc networks.  
The networks with the strongest signal appear first, the weakest appear last.  
4. On the display, look for the network name you created on your computer (for  
example, Mynetwork).  
5. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the network name, and then press OK.  
If you found your network name and selected it, go on to step 6.  
If you do not see your network name in the list  
a. Select Enter a New Network Name (SSID).  
The visual keyboard appears.  
b. Enter the SSID. Use the arrow buttons on the HP All-in-One control panel to  
highlight a letter or number on the visual keyboard, and then press OK to select  
it.  
Note You must enter the exact uppercase (capital) and lowercase  
(small) letters. Otherwise, the wireless connection will fail.  
c. When you are finished entering the new SSID, use the arrow buttons to  
highlight Done on the visual keyboard, and then press OK.  
d. Press until Ad Hoc is highlighted, and then press OK.  
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e. Press until Yes, my network uses WEP encryption is highlighted, and then  
press OK. The visual keyboard displays.  
If you do not want to use WEP encryption, press until No, my network does  
not use encryption is highlighted, and then press OK. Go to step 7.  
6. If prompted, enter your WEP key as follows. Otherwise go to step 7.  
a. Use the arrow buttons to highlight a letter or number on the visual keyboard,  
and then press OK to select it.  
Note You must enter the exact uppercase (capital) and lowercase  
(small) letters. Otherwise, the wireless connection will fail.  
b. When you are finished entering the WEP key, use the arrow buttons to  
highlight Done on the visual keyboard.  
7. Press OK again to confirm.  
The HP All-in-One will attempt to connect to the SSID. If a message says you entered  
an invalid WEP key, check the key you wrote down for your new network, follow the  
prompts to correct the WEP key, and then try again.  
8. When the HP All-in-One connects successfully to the network, go to your computer  
to install the software.  
Connect to additional computers on a network  
You can connect the HP All-in-One to more than one computer on a small network of  
computers. If the HP All-in-One is already connected to a computer on a network, for  
each additional computer you must install the HP All-in-One software. During installation  
of a wireless connection, the software will discover the SSID (network name) of the  
existing network. Once you have set up the HP All-in-One on the network you will not  
need to configure it again when you add additional computers.  
Note You can connect the HP All-in-One to either a wireless or wired network,  
but not both at the same time.  
Change the HP All-in-One from a USB connection to a  
network connection  
If you first install the HP All-in-One with a USB connection, you can later change to either  
a wireless or Ethernet network connection. If you already understand how to connect to  
a network, you can use the general directions below.  
Note For optimal performance and security in your wireless network, use an  
access point (such as a wireless router) to connect the HP All-in-One.  
To change a USB connection to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 connection  
1. Unplug the USB connection from the back of the HP All-in-One.  
2. On the control panel of the HP All-in-One, press Setup.  
3. Press until Network is highlighted, and then press OK.  
4. Press to highlight Wireless Setup Wizard, and then press OK.  
This runs the Wireless Setup Wizard.  
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5. Install the software for a network connection, choose Add a Device, and then  
choose Through the network.  
6. When the installation is complete, open Printers and Faxes in the Control Panel  
and delete the printers for the USB installation.  
To change a USB connection to a wired (Ethernet) connection  
1. Unplug the USB connection from the back of the HP All-in-One.  
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the back of the HP All-in-One  
to an available Ethernet port on the router or switch.  
3. Install the software for a network connection, choose Add a Device, and then  
choose Through the network.  
4. (Windows only) When the installation is complete, open Printers and Faxes in  
the Control Panel and delete the printers from the previous USB installation.  
Manage your network settings  
You can manage network settings for the HP All-in-One through the HP All-in-One control  
panel. Additional advanced settings are available in the Embedded Web Server, a  
configuration and status tool you access from your Web browser using an existing  
network connection to the HP All-in-One.  
Change basic network settings from the control panel  
The HP All-in-One control panel enables you to set up and manage a wireless connection  
and to perform a variety of network management tasks. This includes viewing the network  
settings, restoring the network defaults, turning the wireless radio on and off, and  
changing the network settings.  
Use the Wireless Setup Wizard  
The Wireless Setup Wizard provides an easy way to set up and manage a wireless  
connection to the HP All-in-One.  
To run the Wireless Setup Wizard  
1. On the control panel of the HP All-in-One, press Setup.  
2. Press until Network is highlighted, and then press OK.  
3. Press to highlight Wireless Setup Wizard, and then press OK.  
This runs the Wireless Setup Wizard.  
View and print network settings  
You can display a summary of the network settings on the HP All-in-One control panel,  
or you can print a more detailed configuration page. The network configuration page lists  
all of the important network settings such as the IP address, link speed, DNS, and mDNS.  
To view and print the network settings  
1. On the control panel of the HP All-in-One, press Setup.  
2. Press until Network is highlighted, and then press OK.  
The Network Menu appears.  
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3. Press until View Network Settings is highlighted, and then press OK.  
The View Network Settings Menu appears.  
4. Do one of the following:  
To display wired network settings, press until Display Wired Summary  
is highlighted, and then press OK.  
This displays a summary of the wired (Ethernet) network settings.  
To display wireless network settings, press until Display Wireless  
Summary is highlighted, and then press OK.  
This displays a summary of the wireless network settings.  
To print the network configuration page, press until Print Network  
Configuration Page is highlighted, and then press OK.  
This prints the network configuration page.  
Restore network defaults  
You can reset the network settings to what they were when you purchased the HP All-  
in-One.  
Caution This will erase all wireless setup information that you have entered. In  
order to restore this information, you will need to run the Wireless Setup Wizard  
again.  
To restore network defaults  
1. On the control panel of the HP All-in-One, press Setup.  
2. Press until Network is highlighted, and then press OK.  
3. Press until Restore Network Defaults is highlighted, and then press OK.  
4. Confirm that you want to restore the network defaults.  
Turn the wireless radio on and off  
The wireless radio is off by default, as indicated by the blue light on the front of the HP All-  
in-One. In order to stay connected to a wireless network, the radio must stay on.  
However, if the HP All-in-One is connected to a wired network or you have a USB  
connection, the radio is not used. In this case you might want to turn the radio off.  
To turn the wireless radio on and off  
1. On the control panel of the HP All-in-One, press Setup.  
2. Press until Network is highlighted, and then press OK.  
3. Press until Wireless Radio is highlighted, and then press OK.  
4. Press to highlight On or Off, and then press OK.  
Print the wireless network test  
The wireless network test performs a series of diagnostic tests to determine whether  
network setup is successful. The wireless network test prints automatically when the  
Wireless Setup Wizard is run. You also can print the wireless network test at any time.  
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To print the wireless test report  
1. On the control panel of the HP All-in-One, press Setup.  
2. Press until Network is highlighted, and then press OK.  
3. Press until Wireless Network Test is highlighted, and then press OK.  
The Wireless Network Test prints.  
Change advanced network settings from the control panel settings  
The advanced network settings are provided for your convenience. However, unless you  
are an advanced user, you should not change any of these settings.  
Set link speed  
You can change the speed at which data is transmitted over the network. The default  
is Automatic.  
To set link speed  
1. Press Setup.  
2. Press until Network is highlighted, then press OK.  
The Network Menu appears.  
3. Press until Advanced Setup is highlighted, and then press OK.  
Press until Set Link Speed is highlighted, and then press OK.  
4. Press to select the link speed that matches your network hardware, and then  
press OK to confirm the setting.  
Automatic  
10-Full  
10-Half  
100-Full  
100-Half  
Change IP settings  
The default setting for the IP settings is Automatic, which sets the IP settings  
automatically. However, if you are an advanced user, you might want to manually change  
the IP address, subnet mask, or the default gateway. To see the IP address and subnet  
mask of the HP All-in-One, print a network configuration page from the HP All-in-One.  
Note When manually entering an IP Setting, you must already be connected to  
an active Network, otherwise the setting will not stay when you exit from the menu.  
Caution Be careful when manually assigning an IP address. If you enter an  
invalid IP address during the installation, your network components will not be  
able to connect with the HP All-in-One.  
To change IP settings  
1. Press Setup.  
2. Press until Network is highlighted, then press OK.  
The Network Menu appears.  
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3. Press until Advanced Setup is highlighted, and then press OK.  
Press until IP Settings is highlighted, and then press OK.  
4. Press until Manual is highlighted, and then press OK.  
5. Press to highlight one of the following IP settings, and then press OK.  
IP Address  
Subnet Mask  
Default Gateway  
6. Enter your changes, and then press OK to confirm the setting.  
Use the Embedded Web Server  
If your computer is connected to an HP All-in-One on a wired network, you can access  
the Embedded Web Server that resides in the HP All-in-One. The Embedded Web Server  
is a web-based user interface that provides some options not available on the HP All-in-  
One control panel, including Webscan and advanced network security options. Also, the  
Embedded Web Server enables you to monitor status and order printer supplies.  
For information on how to use the features available in the Embedded Web Server, see  
the onscreen help within the Embedded Web Server. To access Embedded Web Server  
help, open the Embedded Web Server, then click the Help link under Other Links on  
the Embedded Web Server Home tab.  
Note Only use the Embedded Web Server to change network settings if you  
cannot access the HP All-in-One control panel, or you need to change an  
advanced option not available on the control panel.  
Access the Embedded Web Server  
You can only access the Embedded Web Server on a computer connected to an HP All-  
in-One on a network.  
To access the Embedded Web Server  
1. Print a network configuration page to find the IP address for the HP All-in-One.  
2. In the Address box in your Web browser on your computer, type the IP address of  
the HP All-in-One, as shown on the network settings page. For example, http://  
192.168.1.101.  
The Embedded Web Server Home page appears, showing information for the  
HP All-in-One.  
Note If you are using a proxy server in your browser, you might need to  
disable it to access the Embedded Web Server.  
3. If you need to change the language displayed in the Embedded Web Server, do the  
following:  
a. Click the Settings tab.  
b. Click Select Language in the Settings navigation menu.  
c. In the Select Language list, click the appropriate language.  
d. Click Apply.  
4. Click the Home tab to access device and network information, or click the  
Networking tab to access more network information or to modify network  
information.  
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5. Make any configuration changes.  
6. Close the Embedded Web Server.  
Use the Embedded Web Server setup wizard  
The network setup wizard provided in the Embedded Web Server gives you an intuitive  
interface to your network connection parameters.  
To access the Embedded Web Server setup wizard  
1. Print a network configuration page to find the IP address for the HP All-in-One.  
2. In the Address box in your Web browser on your computer, type the IP address of  
the HP All-in-One, as shown on the network settings page. For example, http://  
192.168.1.101.  
The Embedded Web Server Home page appears, showing information for the  
HP All-in-One.  
Note If you are using a proxy server in your browser, you might need to  
disable it to access the Embedded Web Server.  
3. Click the Networking tab.  
4. Click Wired (802.3) in the Connections navigation menu.  
5. Click Start Wizard, and then follow all of the wizard instructions.  
Network configuration page definitions  
The network configuration page shows the network settings for the HP All-in-One. There  
are settings for general information, 802.3 wired (Ethernet), 802.11 wireless, and  
Bluetooth®.  
General network settings  
The following table describes the general network settings shown on the network  
configuration page.  
Parameter  
Description  
Network Status Status of the HP All-in-One:  
Ready: The HP All-in-One is ready to receive or transmit data.  
Offline: The HP All-in-One is not currently connected to the  
network.  
Active  
Network mode of the HP All-in-One:  
connection  
type  
Wired: The HP All-in-One is connected by Ethernet cable to an  
IEEE 802.3 network.  
Wireless: The HP All-in-One is connected to a wireless (802.11)  
network.  
None: There is no network connection.  
URL  
The IP address of the Embedded Web Server.  
Note You will need to know this URL when you try to access the  
Embedded Web Server.  
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Parameter  
Description  
Firmware  
Revision  
The internal networking component and device firmware revision  
code.  
Note If you call HP Support, depending on the problem, you might  
be asked to provide the firmware revision code.  
Hostname  
The TCP/IP name assigned by the installation software to the device.  
By default, this is the letters HP followed by the last 6 digits of the  
Media Access Control (MAC) address.  
Admin  
Password  
Status of the administrator's password for the Embedded Web  
Server:  
Set: Password is specified. You must enter the password to  
make changes to the Embedded Web Server parameters.  
Not Set: No password is set. A password is not required for  
making changes to the Embedded Web Server parameters.  
mDNS  
Some local and ad hoc networks do not use central DNS servers.  
They use a DNS alternative called mDNS.  
With mDNS, your computer can find and use any HP All-in-One  
connected to your local area network. It can also work with any other  
Ethernet-enabled device that appears on the network.  
Wired (802.3) network settings  
The following table describes the 802.3 wired settings shown on the network  
configuration page.  
Parameter  
Description  
Hardware  
The Media Access Control (MAC) address that identifies the HP All-  
Address (MAC) in-One. This is a unique 12-digit identification number assigned to  
networking hardware for identification, including routers, switches,  
and other such devices. No two pieces of hardware have the same  
MAC address.  
Note Some Internet service providers (ISPs) require that you  
register the MAC address of the Network Card or LAN Adapter that  
was connected to your cable or DSL modem during installation.  
IP Address  
This address uniquely identifies the device on the network. IP  
addresses are assigned dynamically through DHCP or AutoIP. You  
can also set up a static IP address, though this is not recommended.  
Caution Be careful when manually assigning an IP address. An  
invalid IP address during installation will prevent your network  
components from seeing the HP All-in-One.  
Subnet Mask  
A subnet is an IP address assigned by the installation software to  
make an additional network available as part of a larger network.  
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Parameter  
Description  
Subnets are specified by a subnet mask. This mask determines  
which of the HP All-in-One IP address bits identify the network and  
subnet, and which bits identify the device itself.  
Note It is recommended that the HP All-in-One and the computers  
that use it all reside on the same subnet.  
Default  
Gateway  
A node on a network that serves as an entrance to another network.  
A node in this instance can be a computer or some other device.  
Note The address of the default gateway is assigned by the  
installation software, unless you have already set a manual ip  
address.  
Configuration  
Source  
The protocol used to assign the IP address to the HP All-in-One:  
AutoIP: The installation software automatically determines the  
configuration parameters.  
DHCP: The configuration parameters are supplied by a dynamic  
host configuration protocol (DHCP) server on the network. On  
small networks, this could be a router.  
Manual: The configuration parameters are set manually, such  
as a static IP address.  
Not Specified: The mode used when the HP All-in-One is  
initializing.  
DNS server  
The IP address of the domain name service (DNS) for the network.  
When you use the web or send an e-mail message, you use a  
domain name to do it. For example, the URL http://www.hp.com  
contains the domain name hp.com. The DNS on the Internet  
translates the domain name into an IP address. Devices use the IP  
addresses to refer to one another.  
IP Address: The IP address of the domain name server.  
Not Specified: The IP address is not specified, or the device is  
initializing.  
Note Check to see if a DNS IP address appears on the network  
configuration page. If no address is shown, obtain the DNS IP  
address from your Internet service provider (ISP).  
Link  
Configuration  
The speed at which data is transmitted over a network. Speeds  
include 10TX-Full, 10TX-Half, 100TX-Full, and 100TX-Half. When  
set to None, networking is disabled.  
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Parameter  
Description  
Total Packets  
transmitted  
The number of packets transmitted by the HP All-in-One without  
error since it has been turned on. The counter clears after the HP All-  
in-One is turned off. When a message is transmitted over a packet-  
switching network, it is broken up into packets. Each packet contains  
the destination address as well as the data.  
Total Packets  
received  
The number of packets received by the HP All-in-One without error  
since it has been turned on. The counter clears after the HP All-in-  
One is turned off.  
Wireless (802.11) network settings  
The following table describes the 802.11 wireless settings shown on the network  
configuration page.  
Parameter  
Description  
Hardware  
The Media Access Control (MAC) address that identifies the HP All-  
Address (MAC) in-One. This is a unique 12-digit identification number assigned to  
networking hardware for identification, including wireless access  
points, routers, and other such devices. No two pieces of hardware  
have the same MAC address. Two MAC addresses are assigned:  
one for wired Ethernet and one for wireless 802.11.  
Note Some Internet service providers (ISPs) require that you  
register the MAC address of the Network Card or LAN Adapter that  
was connected to your cable or DSL modem during installation.  
IP Address  
This address uniquely identifies the device on the network. IP  
addresses are assigned dynamically through DHCP or AutoIP. You  
can also set up a static IP address, though this is not recommended.  
Note Manually assigning an invalid IP address during installation  
will prevent your network components from seeing the HP All-in-  
One.  
Subnet Mask  
A subnet is an IP address assigned by the installation software to  
make an additional network available as part of a larger network.  
Subnets are specified by a subnet mask. This mask determines  
which of the HP All-in-One IP address bits identify the network and  
subnet, and which bits identify the device itself.  
Note It is recommended that the HP All-in-One and the computers  
that use it all reside on the same subnet.  
Default  
Gateway  
A node on a network that serves as an entrance to another network.  
A node in this instance can be a computer or some other device.  
Note The address of the default gateway is assigned by the  
installation software.  
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Parameter  
Description  
Configuration  
Source  
The protocol used to assign the IP address to the HP All-in-One:  
AutoIP: The installation software automatically determines the  
configuration parameters.  
DHCP: The configuration parameters are supplied by a dynamic  
host configuration protocol (DHCP) server on the network. On  
small networks, this could be a router.  
Manual: The configuration parameters are set manually, such  
as a static IP address.  
Not Specified: The mode used when the HP All-in-One is  
initializing.  
DNS server  
The IP address of the domain name service (DNS) for the network.  
When you use the web or send an e-mail message, you use a  
domain name to do it. For example, the URL http://www.hp.com  
contains the domain name hp.com. The DNS on the Internet  
translates the domain name into an IP address. Devices use the IP  
addresses to refer to one another.  
IP Address: The IP address of the domain name server.  
Not Specified: The IP address is not specified, or the device is  
initializing.  
Note Check to see if a DNS IP address appears on the network  
configuration page. If no address is shown, obtain the DNS IP  
address from your Internet service provider (ISP).  
Wireless Status Status of the wireless network:  
Connected: The HP All-in-One is connected to a wireless LAN  
and everything is working.  
Disconnected: The HP All-in-One is not connected to the  
wireless LAN due to incorrect settings (such as the wrong WEP  
key), the HP All-in-One is out of range, or an Ethernet cable is  
plugged in and connected to an active network.  
Disabled: The radio is turned off.  
Not applicable: This parameter does not apply to this network  
type.  
Communication An IEEE 802.11 networking framework in which devices or stations  
Mode communicate with each other:  
Infrastructure: The HP All-in-One communicates with other  
network devices through a wireless access point, such as a  
wireless router or base station.  
Ad hoc: The HP All-in-One communicates directly with each  
device on the network. No wireless access point is used. This  
is also called a peer-to-peer network. On Macs, ad hoc mode is  
called computer-to-computer mode.  
Not applicable: This parameter does not apply to this network  
type.  
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Parameter  
Description  
Network Name Service Set Identifier. A unique identifier (up to 32 characters) that  
(SSID)  
differentiates one wireless local area network (WLAN) from another.  
The SSID is also referred to as the network name. This is the name  
of the network to which the HP All-in-One is connected.  
Signal Strength The transmitting or return signal graded on a scale of 1 to 5:  
(1-5)  
5: Excellent  
4: Good  
3: Fair  
2: Poor  
1: Marginal  
No signal: No signal detected on the network.  
Not applicable: This parameter does not apply to this network  
type.  
Channel  
The channel number currently being used for wireless  
communication. This depends on the network in use, and might differ  
from the requested channel number. Value is from 1 to 14; countries/  
regions might limit the range of approved channels.  
(number): Value ranging from 1 to 14, depending on country/  
region.  
None: No channel is in use.  
Not Applicable: The WLAN is disabled or this parameter does  
not apply to this network type.  
Note In ad hoc mode, if you are not able to receive or transmit data  
between your computer and the HP All-in-One, make sure that you  
are using the same communication channel on your computer and  
the HP All-in-One. In infrastructure mode, the channel is dictated by  
the access point.  
Authentication  
type  
Type of authentication in use:  
None: No authentication in use.  
Open System (ad hoc and infrastructure): No authentication  
Shared Key: WEP key is required.  
WPA-PSK (infrastructure only): WPA with Pre-Shared Key.  
Not applicable: This parameter does not apply to this network  
type.  
Authentication verifies the identity of a user or device before granting  
access to the network, making it more difficult for unauthorized users  
to access network resources. This security method is common on  
wireless networks.  
A network using Open System authentication does not screen  
network users based on their identities. Any wireless user can have  
access from the network. However, such a network might use WEP  
(Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption to provide a first level of  
security against casual eavesdroppers.  
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Parameter  
Description  
A network using Shared Key authentication provides increased  
security by requiring users or devices to identify themselves with a  
static key (a hexadecimal or alphanumeric string). Every user or  
device on the network shares the same key. WEP encryption is used  
along with shared key authentication, using the same key for both  
authentication and encryption.  
A network using server-based (WPA-PSK) authentication provides  
significantly stronger security, and is supported in most wireless  
access points and wireless routers. The access point or router  
verifies the identity of a user or device requesting access to the  
network before granting that access. Several different authentication  
protocols might be used on an authentication server.  
Encryption  
The type of encryption in use on the network:  
None: No encryption is in use.  
64-bit WEP: A 5-character or 10-hex-digit WEP key is in use.  
128-bit WEP: A 13-character or 26-hex-digit WEP key is in use.  
WPA-AES: Advanced Encryption Standard encryption is in use.  
This is an encryption algorithm for securing sensitive but  
unclassified material by US Government agencies.  
WPA-TKIP: Temporal Key Integrity Protocol, an advanced  
encryption protocol, is in use.  
Automatic: AES or TKIP is in use.  
Not applicable: This parameter does not apply to this network  
type.  
WEP aims to provide security by encrypting data over radio waves  
so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one end point to  
another. This security method is common on wireless networks.  
Access Point  
HW Address  
The hardware address of the access point on the network to which  
the HP All-in-One is connected:  
(MAC address): The unique MAC (Media Access Control)  
hardware address of the access point.  
Not applicable: This parameter does not apply to this network  
type.  
Total Packets  
transmitted  
The number of packets transmitted by the HP All-in-One without  
error since it has been turned on. The counter clears after the HP All-  
in-One is turned off. When a message is transmitted over a packet-  
switching network, it is broken up into packets. Each packet contains  
the destination address as well as the data.  
Total Packets  
received  
The number of packets received by the HP All-in-One without error  
since it has been turned on. The counter clears after the HP All-in-  
One is turned off.  
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Bluetooth settings  
The following table describes the Bluetooth settings shown on the network configuration  
page.  
Parameter  
Description  
Device  
The hardware address of the Bluetooth device.  
Address  
Device Name  
The device name assigned to the printer, which can identify it on a  
Bluetooth device.  
Passkey  
Visibility  
A value that the user must enter in order to print via Bluetooth.  
Shows whether or not the HP All-in-One is visible to Bluetooth  
devices that are within range.  
Visible to all: Any Bluetooth device within range can print to the  
HP All-in-One.  
Not visible: Only Bluetooth devices that have stored the device  
address of the HP All-in-One can print to it.  
Security  
The level of security set for an HP All-in-One connected by  
Bluetooth.  
Low: The HP All-in-One does not require a passkey. Any  
Bluetooth device within range can print to it.  
High: The HP All-in-One requires a passkey from the Bluetooth  
device before allowing the device to send a print job.  
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After completing all the steps in the Setup Guide, use the instructions in this section to  
complete your fax setup. Please keep your Setup Guide for later use.  
In this section, you will learn how to set up the HP All-in-One so that faxing works  
successfully with equipment and services you might already have on the same phone  
line as the HP All-in-One.  
Tip You can also use the Fax Setup Wizard (Windows) or Fax Setup Utility  
(Mac) to help you quickly set up some important fax settings such as the answer  
mode and fax header information. You can access the Fax Setup Wizard  
(Windows) or Fax Setup Utility (Mac) through the software you installed with the  
HP All-in-One. After you run the Fax Setup Wizard (Windows) or Fax Setup  
Utility (Mac), follow the procedures in this section to complete your fax setup.  
Set up the HP All-in-One for faxing  
Before you begin setting up the HP All-in-One for faxing, determine which kind of phone  
system your country/region uses. The instructions for setting up the HP All-in-One for  
faxing differ depending on whether you have a serial- or parallel-type phone system.  
If you do not see your country/region listed in the table below, you probably have a  
serial-type phone system. In a serial-type phone system, the connector type on your  
shared telephone equipment (modems, phones, and answering machines) does not  
allow a physical connection to the "2-EXT" port on the HP All-in-One. Instead, all  
equipment must be connected at the telephone wall jack.  
Note In some countries/regions that use serial-type phone systems, the  
phone cord that came with the HP All-in-One might have an additional wall  
plug attached to it. This enables you to connect other telecom devices to the  
wall jack where you plug in the HP All-in-One.  
If your country/region is listed in the table below, you probably have a parallel-type  
telephone system. In a parallel-type phone system, you are able to connect shared  
telephone equipment to the phone line by using the "2-EXT" port on the back of the  
HP All-in-One.  
Note If you have a parallel-type phone system, HP recommends you use  
the 2-wire phone cord supplied with the HP All-in-One to connect the HP All-  
in-One to the telephone wall jack.  
Countries/regions with a parallel-type phone system  
Argentina  
Canada  
Australia  
Chile  
Brazil  
China  
India  
Colombia  
Indonesia  
Greece  
Ireland  
Japan  
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Korea  
Latin America  
Philippines  
Russia  
Malaysia  
Poland  
Mexico  
Portugal  
Singapore  
Thailand  
Vietnam  
Saudi Arabia  
Taiwan  
Spain  
USA  
Venezuela  
If you are unsure which kind of telephone system you have (serial or parallel), check with  
your telephone company.  
Choose the correct fax setup for your home or office  
To fax successfully, you need to know what types of equipment and services (if any)  
share the same phone line with the HP All-in-One. This is important because you might  
need to connect some of your existing office equipment directly to the HP All-in-One, and  
you might also need to change some fax settings before you can fax successfully.  
To determine the best way to set up the HP All-in-One in your home or office, first read  
through the questions in this section and record your answers. Next, refer to the table in  
the following section and choose the recommended setup case based on your answers.  
Make sure to read and answer the following questions in the order they are presented.  
1. Do you have a digital subscriber line (DSL) service through your telephone  
company? (DSL might be called ADSL in your country/region.)  
Yes, I have DSL.  
No.  
If you answered Yes, proceed directly to Case B: Set up the HP All-in-One with  
DSL. You do not need to continue answering questions.  
If you answered No, please continue answering questions.  
2. Do you have a private branch exchange (PBX) phone system or an integrated  
services digital network (ISDN) system?  
If you answered Yes, proceed directly to Case C: Set up the HP All-in-One with a  
PBX phone system or an ISDN line. You do not need to continue answering  
questions.  
If you answered No, please continue answering questions.  
3. Do you subscribe to a distinctive ring service through your telephone company that  
provides multiple phone numbers with different ring patterns?  
Yes, I have distinctive ring.  
No.  
If you answered Yes, proceed directly to Case D: Fax with a distinctive ring service  
on the same line. You do not need to continue answering questions.  
If you answered No, please continue answering questions.  
Are you unsure if you have distinctive ring? Many phone companies offer a  
distinctive ring feature that allows you to have several phone numbers on one phone  
line.  
When you subscribe to this service, each phone number will have a different ring  
pattern. For example, you can have single, double, and triple rings for the different  
numbers. You might assign one phone number with a single ring to your voice calls,  
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and another phone number with double rings to your fax calls. This allows you to tell  
the difference between voice and fax calls when the phone rings.  
4. Do you receive voice calls at the same phone number you will use for fax calls on  
the HP All-in-One?  
Yes, I receive voice calls.  
No.  
Please continue answering questions.  
5. Do you have a computer dial-up modem on the same phone line as the HP All-in-  
One?  
Yes, I have a computer dial-up modem.  
No.  
Are you unsure if you use a computer dial-up modem? If you answer Yes to any of  
the following questions, you are using a computer dial-up modem:  
Do you send and receive faxes directly to and from your computer software  
applications through a dial-up connection?  
Do you send and receive e-mail messages on your computer through a dial-up  
connection?  
Do you access the Internet from your computer through a dial-up connection?  
Please continue answering questions.  
6. Do you have an answering machine that answers voice calls at the same phone  
number you will use for fax calls on the HP All-in-One?  
Yes, I have an answering machine.  
No.  
Please continue answering questions.  
7. Do you subscribe to a voice mail service through your telephone company at the  
same phone number you will use for fax calls on the HP All-in-One?  
Yes, I have a voice mail service.  
No.  
After you have completed answering the questions, proceed to the next section to  
select your fax setup case.  
Select your fax setup case  
Now that you have answered all the questions about the equipment and services that  
share the phone line with the HP All-in-One, you are ready to choose the best setup case  
for your home or office.  
From the first column in the following table, choose the combination of equipment and  
services applicable to your home or office setting. Then look up the appropriate setup  
case in the second or third column based on your phone system. Step-by-step  
instructions are included for each case in the sections that follow.  
If you have answered all the questions in the previous section and have none of the  
described equipment or services, choose "None" from the first column in the table.  
Note If your home or office setup is not described in this section, set up the  
HP All-in-One as you would a regular analog phone. Make sure you use the phone  
cord supplied in the box to connect one end to your telephone wall jack and the  
other end to the port labeled 1-LINE on the back of the HP All-in-One. If you use  
another phone cord, you might experience problems sending and receiving faxes.  
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Other equipment/  
Recommended fax setup Recommended fax setup  
services sharing your fax for parallel-type phone  
for serial-type phone  
systems  
line  
systems  
None  
(You answered No to all  
questions.)  
DSL service  
(You answered Yes to  
question 1 only.)  
PBX or ISDN system  
(You answered Yes to  
question 2 only.)  
Distinctive ring service  
(You answered Yes to  
question 3 only.)  
Voice calls  
(You answered Yes to  
question 4 only.)  
Voice calls and voice mail Case F: Shared voice/fax  
service  
(You answered Yes to  
questions 4 and 7 only.)  
Computer dial-up modem  
Not applicable.  
Not applicable.  
(You answered Yes to  
question 5 only.)  
Voice calls and computer  
dial-up modem  
(You answered Yes to  
questions 4 and 5 only.)  
Voice calls and answering Case I: Shared voice/fax  
Not applicable.  
machine  
(You answered Yes to  
questions 4 and 6 only.)  
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Other equipment/  
Recommended fax setup Recommended fax setup  
services sharing your fax for parallel-type phone  
line systems  
for serial-type phone  
systems  
Voice calls, computer dial- Case J: Shared voice/fax  
up modem, and answering line with computer dial-up  
Not applicable.  
machine  
(You answered Yes to  
questions 4, 5, and 6 only.)  
Voice calls, computer dial- Case K: Shared voice/fax  
up modem, and voice mail line with computer dial-up  
Not applicable.  
service  
(You answered Yes to  
questions 4, 5, and 7 only.)  
For additional fax setup information, in specific countries/regions, see the Fax  
Configuration Web site listed below.  
Austria  
Germany  
Switzerland (French)  
Switzerland (German)  
United Kingdom  
Spain  
The Netherlands  
Belgium (France)  
Belgium (Dutch)  
Portugal  
Sweden  
Finland  
Denmark  
Norway  
Ireland  
France  
Italy  
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Case A: Separate fax line (no voice calls received)  
If you have a separate phone line on which you receive no voice calls, and you have no  
other equipment connected on this phone line, set up the HP All-in-One as described in  
this section.  
Back view of the HP All-in-One  
1
2
Telephone wall jack  
Use the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One to connect to the "1-LINE" port  
To set up the HP All-in-One with a separate fax line  
1. Using the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One, connect one end  
to your telephone wall jack, then connect the other end to the port labeled 1-LINE  
on the back of the HP All-in-One.  
Note If you do not use the supplied cord to connect from the telephone wall  
jack to the HP All-in-One, you might not be able to fax successfully. This  
special phone cord is different from the phone cords you might already have  
in your home or office.  
2. Turn on the Auto Answer setting.  
3. (Optional) Change the Rings to Answer setting to the lowest setting (two rings).  
4. Run a fax test.  
When the phone rings, the HP All-in-One will answer automatically after the number of  
rings you set in the Rings to Answer setting. Then it will begin emitting fax reception  
tones to the sending fax machine and receive the fax.  
Case B: Set up the HP All-in-One with DSL  
If you have a DSL service through your telephone company, use the instructions in this  
section to connect a DSL filter between the telephone wall jack and the HP All-in-One.  
The DSL filter removes the digital signal that can interfere with the HP All-in-One, so the  
HP All-in-One can communicate properly with the phone line. (DSL might be called ADSL  
in your country/region.)  
Note If you have a DSL line and you do not connect the DSL filter, you will not  
be able to send and receive faxes with the HP All-in-One.  
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Back view of the HP All-in-One  
1
2
3
Telephone wall jack  
DSL filter and cord supplied by your DSL provider  
Use the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One to connect to the "1-LINE" port  
To set up the HP All-in-One with DSL  
1. Obtain a DSL filter from your DSL provider.  
2. Using the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One, connect one end  
to your telephone wall jack, then connect the other end to the port labeled 1-LINE  
on the back of the HP All-in-One.  
Note If you do not use the supplied cord to connect from the telephone wall  
jack to the HP All-in-One, you might not be able to fax successfully. This  
special phone cord is different from the phone cords you might already have  
in your home or office.  
3. Connect the DSL filter cord to the telephone wall jack.  
Note If you have other office equipment or services attached to this phone  
line, such as a distinctive ring service, answering machine, or voice mail, see  
the appropriate section in this section for additional setup guidelines.  
4. Run a fax test.  
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Case C: Set up the HP All-in-One with a PBX phone system or an ISDN line  
If you are using either a PBX phone system or an ISDN converter/terminal adapter, make  
sure you do the following:  
If you are using either a PBX or an ISDN converter/terminal adaptor, connect the  
HP All-in-One to the port that is designated for fax and phone use. Also, make sure  
that the terminal adapter is set to the correct switch type for your country/region, if  
possible.  
Note Some ISDN systems allow you to configure the ports for specific  
phone equipment. For example, you might have assigned one port for  
telephone and Group 3 fax and another port for multiple purposes. If you  
have problems when connected to the fax/phone port of your ISDN converter,  
try using the port designated for multiple purposes; it might be labeled "multi-  
combi" or something similar.  
If you are using a PBX phone system, set the call waiting tone to "off".  
Note Many digital PBX systems include a call-waiting tone that is set to "on"  
by default. The call waiting tone will interfere with any fax transmission, and  
you will not be able to send or receive faxes with the HP All-in-One. Refer to  
the documentation that came with your PBX phone system for instructions  
on how to turn off the call-waiting tone.  
If you are using a PBX phone system, dial the number for an outside line before  
dialing the fax number.  
Make sure you use the supplied cord to connect from the telephone wall jack to the  
HP All-in-One. If you do not, you might not be able to fax successfully. This special  
phone cord is different from the phone cords you might already have in your home  
or office. If the supplied phone cord is too short, you can purchase a coupler from  
your local electronics store and extend it.  
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Case D: Fax with a distinctive ring service on the same line  
If you subscribe to a distinctive ring service (through your telephone company) that allows  
you to have multiple phone numbers on one phone line, each with a different ring pattern,  
set up the HP All-in-One as described in this section.  
Back view of the HP All-in-One  
1
2
Telephone wall jack  
Use the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One to connect to the "1-LINE" port  
To set up the HP All-in-One with a distinctive ring service  
1. Using the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One, connect one end  
to your telephone wall jack, then connect the other end to the port labeled 1-LINE  
on the back of the HP All-in-One.  
Note If you do not use the supplied cord to connect from the telephone wall  
jack to the HP All-in-One, you might not be able to fax successfully. This  
special phone cord is different from the phone cords you might already have  
in your home or office.  
2. Turn on the Auto Answer setting.  
3. Change the Distinctive Ring setting to match the pattern that the telephone  
company assigned to your fax number.  
Note By default, the HP All-in-One is set to answer all ring patterns. If you  
do not set the Distinctive Ring to match the ring pattern assigned to your  
fax number, the HP All-in-One might answer both voice calls and fax calls or  
it might not answer at all.  
4. (Optional) Change the Rings to Answer setting to the lowest setting (two rings).  
5. Run a fax test.  
The HP All-in-One will automatically answer incoming calls that have the ring pattern you  
selected (Distinctive Ring setting) after the number of rings you selected (Rings to  
Answer setting). Then it will begin emitting fax reception tones to the sending fax  
machine and receive the fax.  
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Case E: Shared voice/fax line  
If you receive both voice calls and fax calls at the same phone number, and you have no  
other office equipment (or voice mail) on this phone line, set up the HP All-in-One as  
described in this section.  
Back view of the HP All-in-One  
1
2
3
Telephone wall jack  
Use the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One to connect to the "1-LINE" port  
Telephone (optional)  
To set up the HP All-in-One with a shared voice/fax line  
1. Using the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One, connect one end  
to your telephone wall jack, then connect the other end to the port labeled 1-LINE  
on the back of the HP All-in-One.  
Note If you do not use the supplied cord to connect from the telephone wall  
jack to the HP All-in-One, you might not be able to fax successfully. This  
special phone cord is different from the phone cords you might already have  
in your home or office.  
2. Now you need to decide how you want the HP All-in-One to answer calls,  
automatically or manually:  
If you set up the HP All-in-One to answer calls automatically, it answers all  
incoming calls and receives faxes. The HP All-in-One will not be able to  
distinguish between fax and voice calls in this case; if you suspect the call is a  
voice call, you will need to answer it before the HP All-in-One answers the call.  
To set up the HP All-in-One to answer calls automatically, turn on the Auto  
Answer setting.  
If you set up the HP All-in-One to answer faxes manually, you must be available  
to respond in person to incoming fax calls or the HP All-in-One cannot receive  
faxes. To set up the HP All-in-One to answer calls manually, turn off the Auto  
Answer setting.  
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3. Run a fax test.  
4. Do one of the following, depending on your phone system:  
If you have a parallel-type phone system, remove the white plug from the port  
labeled 2-EXT on the back of the HP All-in-One, and then connect a phone to  
this port.  
If you have a serial-type phone system, you might plug your phone directly on  
top of the HP All-in-One cable which has a wall plug attached to it.  
If you pick up the phone before the HP All-in-One answers the call and hear fax tones  
from a sending fax machine, you will need to answer the fax call manually.  
Case F: Shared voice/fax line with voice mail  
If you receive both voice calls and fax calls at the same phone number, and you also  
subscribe to a voice mail service through your telephone company, set up the HP All-in-  
One as described in this section.  
Note You cannot receive faxes automatically if you have a voice mail service at  
the same phone number you use for fax calls. You must receive faxes manually;  
this means you must be available to respond in person to incoming fax calls. If  
you want to receive faxes automatically instead, contact your telephone company  
to subscribe to a distinctive ring service, or to obtain a separate phone line for  
faxing.  
Back view of the HP All-in-One  
1
2
Telephone wall jack  
Use the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One to connect to the "1-LINE" port  
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To set up the HP All-in-One with voice mail  
1. Using the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One, connect one end  
to your telephone wall jack, then connect the other end to the port labeled 1-LINE  
on the back of the HP All-in-One.  
Note If you do not use the supplied cord to connect from the telephone wall  
jack to the HP All-in-One, you might not be able to fax successfully. This  
special phone cord is different from the phone cords you might already have  
in your home or office.  
2. Turn off the Auto Answer setting.  
3. Run a fax test.  
You must be available to respond in person to incoming fax calls, or the HP All-in-One  
cannot receive faxes.  
Case G: Fax line shared with computer dial-up modem (no voice calls received)  
If you have a fax line on which you receive no voice calls, and you also have a computer  
dial-up modem connected on this line, set up the HP All-in-One as described in this  
section.  
Since your computer dial-up modem shares the phone line with the HP All-in-One, you  
will not be able to use both your modem and the HP All-in-One simultaneously. For  
example, you cannot use the HP All-in-One for faxing if you are using your computer dial-  
up modem to send an e-mail or access the Internet.  
Back view of the HP All-in-One  
1
2
3
Telephone wall jack  
Use the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One to connect to the "1-LINE" port  
Computer with modem  
To set up the HP All-in-One with a computer dial-up modem  
1. Remove the white plug from the port labeled 2-EXT on the back of the HP All-in-  
One.  
2. Find the phone cord that connects from the back of your computer (your computer  
dial-up modem) to a telephone wall jack. Disconnect the cord from the telephone  
wall jack and plug it into the port labeled 2-EXT on the back of the HP All-in-One.  
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3. Using the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One, connect one end  
to your telephone wall jack, then connect the other end to the port labeled 1-LINE  
on the back of the HP All-in-One.  
Note If you do not use the supplied cord to connect from the telephone wall  
jack to the HP All-in-One, you might not be able to fax successfully. This  
special phone cord is different from the phone cords you might already have  
in your home or office.  
4. If your modem software is set to receive faxes to your computer automatically, turn  
off that setting.  
Note If you do not turn off the automatic fax reception setting in your modem  
software, the HP All-in-One will not be able to receive faxes.  
5. Turn on the Auto Answer setting.  
6. (Optional) Change the Rings to Answer setting to the lowest setting (two rings).  
7. Run a fax test.  
When the phone rings, the HP All-in-One will answer automatically after the number of  
rings you set in the Rings to Answer setting. Then it will begin emitting fax reception  
tones to the sending fax machine and receive the fax.  
Case H: Shared voice/fax line with computer dial-up modem  
If you receive both voice calls and fax calls at the same phone number, and you also  
have a computer dial-up modem connected on this phone line, set up the HP All-in-One  
as described in this section.  
Since your computer dial-up modem shares the phone line with the HP All-in-One, you  
will not be able to use both your modem and the HP All-in-One simultaneously. For  
example, you cannot use the HP All-in-One for faxing if you are using your computer dial-  
up modem to send an e-mail or access the Internet.  
There are two different ways to set up the HP All-in-One with your computer based on  
the number of phone ports on your computer. Before you begin, check your computer to  
see if it has one or two phone ports.  
If your computer has only one phone port, you will need to purchase a parallel splitter  
(also called a coupler), as shown below. (A parallel splitter has one RJ-11 port on  
the front and two RJ-11 ports on the back. Do not use a 2-line phone splitter, a serial  
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splitter, or a parallel splitter which has two RJ-11 ports on the front and a plug on  
the back.)  
Example of a parallel splitter  
If your computer has two phone ports, set up the HP All-in-One as described below.  
Back view of the HP All-in-One  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Telephone wall jack  
"IN" phone port on your computer  
"OUT" phone port on your computer  
Telephone  
Computer with modem  
Use the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One to connect to the "1-LINE"  
port  
To set up the HP All-in-One on the same phone line as a computer with two phone  
ports  
1. Remove the white plug from the port labeled 2-EXT on the back of the HP All-in-  
One.  
2. Find the phone cord that connects from the back of your computer (your computer  
dial-up modem) to a telephone wall jack. Disconnect the cord from the telephone  
wall jack and plug it into the port labeled 2-EXT on the back of the HP All-in-One.  
3. Connect a phone to the "OUT" port on the back of your computer dial-up modem.  
4. Using the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One, connect one end  
to your telephone wall jack, then connect the other end to the port labeled 1-LINE  
on the back of the HP All-in-One.  
Note If you do not use the supplied cord to connect from the telephone wall  
jack to the HP All-in-One, you might not be able to fax successfully. This  
special phone cord is different from the phone cords you might already have  
in your home or office.  
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5. If your modem software is set to receive faxes to your computer automatically, turn  
off that setting.  
Note If you do not turn off the automatic fax reception setting in your modem  
software, the HP All-in-One will not be able to receive faxes.  
6. Now you need to decide how you want the HP All-in-One to answer calls,  
automatically or manually:  
If you set up the HP All-in-One to answer calls automatically, it answers all  
incoming calls and receives faxes. The HP All-in-One will not be able to  
distinguish between fax and voice calls in this case; if you suspect the call is a  
voice call, you will need to answer it before the HP All-in-One answers the call.  
To set up the HP All-in-One to answer calls automatically, turn on the Auto  
Answer setting.  
If you set up the HP All-in-One to answer faxes manually, you must be available  
to respond in person to incoming fax calls or the HP All-in-One cannot receive  
faxes. To set up the HP All-in-One to answer calls manually, turn off the Auto  
Answer setting.  
7. Run a fax test.  
If you pick up the phone before the HP All-in-One answers the call and hear fax tones  
from a sending fax machine, you will need to answer the fax call manually.  
Case I: Shared voice/fax line with answering machine  
If you receive both voice calls and fax calls at the same phone number, and you also  
have an answering machine that answers voice calls at this phone number, set up the  
HP All-in-One as described in this section.  
Back view of the HP All-in-One  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Telephone wall jack  
"IN" port on your answering machine  
"OUT" port on your answering machine  
Telephone (optional)  
Answering machine  
Use the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One to connect to the "1-LINE" port  
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To set up the HP All-in-One with a shared voice/fax line with answering machine  
1. Remove the white plug from the port labeled 2-EXT on the back of the HP All-in-  
One.  
2. Unplug your answering machine from the telephone wall jack, and connect it to the  
port labeled 2-EXT on the back of the HP All-in-One.  
Note If you do not connect your answering machine directly to the HP All-  
in-One, fax tones from a sending fax machine might be recorded on your  
answering machine, and you probably will not be able to receive faxes with  
the HP All-in-One.  
3. Using the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One, connect one end  
to your telephone wall jack, then connect the other end to the port labeled 1-LINE  
on the back of the HP All-in-One.  
Note If you do not use the supplied cord to connect from the telephone wall  
jack to the HP All-in-One, you might not be able to fax successfully. This  
special phone cord is different from the phone cords you might already have  
in your home or office.  
4. (Optional) If your answering machine does not have a built-in phone, for  
convenience you might want to connect a phone to the back of your answering  
machine at the "OUT" port.  
Note If your answering machine does not let you connect an external  
phone, you can purchase and use a parallel splitter (also known as a coupler)  
to connect both the answering machine and telephone to the HP All-in-One.  
You can use standard phone cords for these connections.  
5. Turn on the Auto Answer setting.  
6. Set your answering machine to answer after a low number of rings.  
7. Change the Rings to Answer setting on the HP All-in-One to the maximum number  
of rings supported by your device. (The maximum number of rings varies by country/  
region.)  
8. Run a fax test.  
When the phone rings, your answering machine will answer after the number of rings  
you have set, and then play your recorded greeting. The HP All-in-One monitors the call  
during this time, "listening" for fax tones. If incoming fax tones are detected, the HP All-  
in-One will emit fax reception tones and receive the fax; if there are no fax tones, the  
HP All-in-One stops monitoring the line and your answering machine can record a voice  
message.  
Case J: Shared voice/fax line with computer dial-up modem and answering  
machine  
If you receive both voice calls and fax calls at the same phone number, and you also  
have a computer dial-up modem and answering machine connected on this phone line,  
set up the HP All-in-One as described in this section.  
Since your computer dial-up modem shares the phone line with the HP All-in-One, you  
will not be able to use both your modem and the HP All-in-One simultaneously. For  
example, you cannot use the HP All-in-One for faxing if you are using your computer dial-  
up modem to send an e-mail or access the Internet.  
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There are two different ways to set the HP All-in-One with your computer based on the  
number of phone ports on your computer. Before you begin, check your computer to see  
if it has one or two phone ports.  
If your computer has only one phone port, you will need to purchase a parallel splitter  
(also called a coupler), as shown below. (A parallel splitter has one RJ-11 port on  
the front and two RJ-11 ports on the back. Do not use a 2-line phone splitter, a serial  
splitter, or a parallel splitter which has two RJ-11 ports on the front and a plug on  
the back.)  
Example of a parallel splitter  
If your computer has two phone ports, set up the HP All-in-One as described below.  
Back view of the HP All-in-One  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Telephone wall jack  
"IN" phone port on your computer  
"OUT" phone port on your computer  
Telephone (optional)  
Answering machine  
Computer with modem  
Use the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One to connect to the "1-LINE"  
port  
To set up the HP All-in-One on the same phone line as a computer with two phone  
ports  
1. Remove the white plug from the port labeled 2-EXT on the back of the HP All-in-  
One.  
2. Find the phone cord that connects from the back of your computer (your computer  
dial-up modem) to a telephone wall jack. Disconnect the cord from the telephone  
wall jack and plug it into the port labeled 2-EXT on the back of the HP All-in-One.  
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3. Unplug your answering machine from the telephone wall jack, and connect it to the  
“OUT” port on the back of your computer modem.  
This allows a direct connection between the HP All-in-One and your answering  
machine, even though the computer modem is connected first in line.  
Note If you do not connect your answering machine in this way, fax tones  
from a sending fax machine might be recorded on your answering machine,  
and you might not be able to receive faxes with the HP All-in-One.  
4. Using the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One, connect one end  
to your telephone wall jack, then connect the other end to the port labeled 1-LINE  
on the back of the HP All-in-One.  
Note If you do not use the supplied cord to connect from the telephone wall  
jack to the HP All-in-One, you might not be able to fax successfully. This  
special phone cord is different from the phone cords you might already have  
in your home or office.  
5. (Optional) If your answering machine does not have a built-in phone, for  
convenience you might want to connect a phone to the back of your answering  
machine at the "OUT" port.  
Note If your answering machine does not let you connect an external  
phone, you can purchase and use a parallel splitter (also known as a coupler)  
to connect both the answering machine and telephone to the HP All-in-One.  
You can use standard phone cords for these connections.  
6. If your modem software is set to receive faxes to your computer automatically, turn  
off that setting.  
Note If you do not turn off the automatic fax reception setting in your modem  
software, the HP All-in-One will not be able to receive faxes.  
7. Turn on the Auto Answer setting.  
8. Set your answering machine to answer after a low number of rings.  
9. Change the Rings to Answer setting on the HP All-in-One to the maximum number  
of rings supported by your device. (The maximum number of rings varies by country/  
region.)  
10. Run a fax test.  
When the phone rings, your answering machine will answer after the number of rings  
you have set, and then play your recorded greeting. The HP All-in-One monitors the call  
during this time, "listening" for fax tones. If incoming fax tones are detected, the HP All-  
in-One will emit fax reception tones and receive the fax; if there are no fax tones, the  
HP All-in-One stops monitoring the line and your answering machine can record a voice  
message.  
Case K: Shared voice/fax line with computer dial-up modem and voice mail  
If you receive both voice calls and fax calls at the same phone number, use a computer  
dial-up modem on the same phone line, and subscribe to a voice mail service through  
your telephone company, set up the HP All-in-One as described in this section.  
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Note You cannot receive faxes automatically if you have a voice mail service at  
the same phone number you use for fax calls. You must receive faxes manually;  
this means you must be available to respond in person to incoming fax calls. If  
you want to receive faxes automatically instead, contact your telephone company  
to subscribe to a distinctive ring service, or to obtain a separate phone line for  
faxing.  
Since your computer dial-up modem shares the phone line with the HP All-in-One, you  
will not be able to use both your modem and the HP All-in-One simultaneously. For  
example, you cannot use the HP All-in-One for faxing if you are using your computer dial-  
up modem to send an e-mail or access the Internet.  
There are two different ways to set up the HP All-in-One with your computer based on  
the number of phone ports on your computer. Before you begin, check your computer to  
see if it has one or two phone ports.  
If your computer has only one phone port, you will need to purchase a parallel splitter  
(also called a coupler), as shown below. (A parallel splitter has one RJ-11 port on  
the front and two RJ-11 ports on the back. Do not use a 2-line phone splitter, a serial  
splitter, or a parallel splitter which has two RJ-11 ports on the front and a plug on  
the back.)  
Example of a parallel splitter  
If your computer has two phone ports, set up the HP All-in-One as described below.  
Back view of the HP All-in-One  
1
2
3
4
Telephone wall jack  
"IN" phone port on your computer  
"OUT" phone port on your computer  
Telephone  
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5
6
Computer with modem  
Use the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One to connect to the "1-LINE"  
port  
To set up the HP All-in-One on the same phone line as a computer with two phone  
ports  
1. Remove the white plug from the port labeled 2-EXT on the back of the HP All-in-  
One.  
2. Find the phone cord that connects from the back of your computer (your computer  
dial-up modem) to a telephone wall jack. Disconnect the cord from the telephone  
wall jack and plug it into the port labeled 2-EXT on the back of the HP All-in-One.  
3. Connect a phone to the "OUT" port on the back of your computer dial-up modem.  
4. Using the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One, connect one end  
to your telephone wall jack, then connect the other end to the port labeled 1-LINE  
on the back of the HP All-in-One.  
Note If you do not use the supplied cord to connect from the telephone wall  
jack to the HP All-in-One, you might not be able to fax successfully. This  
special phone cord is different from the phone cords you might already have  
in your home or office.  
5. If your modem software is set to receive faxes to your computer automatically, turn  
off that setting.  
Note If you do not turn off the automatic fax reception setting in your modem  
software, the HP All-in-One will not be able to receive faxes.  
6. Turn off the Auto Answer setting.  
7. Run a fax test.  
You must be available to respond in person to incoming fax calls, or the HP All-in-One  
cannot receive faxes.  
Change settings on the HP All-in-One to receive faxes  
In order to receive faxes successfully, you might need to change some settings on the  
HP All-in-One. If you are unsure which setting to choose for a specific fax option, refer  
to the detailed fax setup instructions provided in this guide.  
Set the answer mode  
The answer mode determines whether the HP All-in-One answers incoming calls or not.  
Turn on the Auto Answer setting if you want the HP All-in-One to answer faxes  
automatically. The HP All-in-One will answer all incoming calls and faxes.  
Turn off the Auto Answer setting if you want to receive faxes manually. You must  
be available to respond in person to the incoming fax call or the HP All-in-One will  
not receive faxes.  
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To set the answer mode  
1. Press Setup.  
2. Press to highlight Basic Fax Setup and press OK.  
3. Press to highlight Auto Answer and then press OK.  
4. Press to highlight On or Off, as appropriate, and then press OK. Auto Answer  
is on by default.  
When Auto Answer is on, the HP All-in-One answers calls automatically. When  
Auto Answer is off, the HP All-in-One does not answer calls.  
Set the number of rings before answering  
If you turn on the Auto Answer setting, you can specify how many rings should occur  
before the HP All-in-One automatically answers the incoming call.  
The Rings to Answer setting is important if you have an answering machine on the same  
phone line as the HP All-in-One, because you want the answering machine to answer  
the phone before the HP All-in-One does. The number of rings to answer for the HP All-  
in-One should be greater than the number of rings to answer for the answering machine.  
For example, set your answering machine to a low number of rings and the HP All-in-  
One to answer in the maximum number of rings. (The maximum number of rings varies  
by country/region.) In this setup, the answering machine will answer the call and the  
HP All-in-One will monitor the line. If the HP All-in-One detects fax tones, the HP All-in-  
One will receive the fax. If the call is a voice call, the answering machine will record the  
incoming message.  
To set the number of rings before answering from the control panel  
1. Press Setup.  
2. Press to highlight Basic Fax Setup and press OK.  
3. Press to highlight Rings to Answer and then press OK.  
4. Enter the appropriate number of rings by using the keypad, or press or to  
change the number of rings.  
5. Press OK to accept the setting.  
Change the answer ring pattern for distinctive ringing  
Many phone companies offer a distinctive ringing feature that allows you to have several  
phone numbers on one phone line. When you subscribe to this service, each number  
will have a different ring pattern. You can set up the HP All-in-One to answer incoming  
calls that have a specific ring pattern.  
If you connect the HP All-in-One to a line with distinctive ringing, have your telephone  
company assign one ring pattern to voice calls and another ring pattern to fax calls. HP  
recommends that you request double or triple rings for a fax number. When the HP All-  
in-One detects the specified ring pattern, it will answer the call and receive the fax.  
If you do not have a distinctive ring service, use the default ring pattern, which is All  
Rings.  
To change the distinctive ring pattern from the control panel  
1. Verify that the HP All-in-One is set to answer fax calls automatically.  
2. Press Setup.  
3. Press to highlight Advanced Fax Setup, and then press OK.  
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4. Press to highlight Distinctive Ring, and then press OK.  
5. Press to highlight the appropriate option, and then press OK.  
When the phone rings with the ring pattern assigned to your fax line, the HP All-in-  
One answers the call and receives the fax.  
Test your fax setup  
You can test your fax setup to check the status of the HP All-in-One and to make sure it  
is set up properly for faxing. Perform this test after you have completed setting up the  
HP All-in-One for faxing. The test does the following:  
Tests the fax hardware  
Verifies the correct type of phone cord is connected to the HP All-in-One  
Checks that the phone cord is plugged into the correct port  
Checks for a dial tone  
Checks for an active phone line  
Tests the status of your phone line connection  
The HP All-in-One prints a report with the results of the test. If the test fails, review the  
report for information on how to fix the problem and rerun the test.  
To test your fax setup from the control panel  
1. Set up the HP All-in-One for faxing according to your particular home or office setup  
instructions.  
2. Insert the ink cartridges and load full-size paper in the input tray before starting the  
test.  
3. Press Setup.  
4. Press to highlight Tools, and then press OK.  
5. Press to highlight Run Fax Test, and then press OK.  
The HP All-in-One displays the status of the test on the display and prints a report.  
6. Review the report.  
If the test passes and you are still having problems faxing, check the fax settings  
listed in the report to verify the settings are correct. A blank or incorrect fax  
setting can cause problems faxing.  
If the test fails, review the report for more information on how to fix any problems  
found.  
7. After you pick up the fax report from the HP All-in-One, press OK.  
If necessary, resolve any problems found and rerun the test.  
Set the fax header  
The fax header prints your name and fax number on the top of every fax you send. HP  
recommends that you set up the fax header by using the software that you installed with  
the HP All-in-One. You can also set up the fax header from the control panel, as described  
here.  
Note In some countries/regions the fax header information is a legal  
requirement.  
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To set a default fax header from the control panel  
1. Press Setup.  
2. Press to highlight Basic Fax Setup and press OK.  
3. Press to highlight Fax Header, and then press OK.  
The visual keyboard appears on the display.  
4. Use the visual keyboard to enter your personal or company name. When you are  
finished, highlight Done on the visual keyboard, and then press OK.  
5. Enter your fax number by using the numeric keypad, and then press OK.  
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Use the HP All-in-One features  
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Use the HP All-in-One to quickly and easily accomplish tasks such as making a copy,  
scanning documents, printing photos, or sending and receiving faxes You can access  
many HP All-in-One functions directly from the control panel, without turning on your  
computer.  
This chapter includes information about how to use the HP All-in-One for basic  
operations. In addition, it provides instructions about how to load paper and replace the  
ink cartridges.  
Load originals and load paper  
You can load documents and photos on the glass to scan, copy, or fax them. Additionally,  
you can load slides or negatives in the Slide and Negative Film Holder to scan and then  
print them.  
Load originals  
You can copy, scan, or fax original documents up to letter- or A4-size by loading them  
on the glass.  
To load an original on the glass  
1. Lift the lid on the HP All-in-One.  
2. Load your original print side down in the right front corner of the glass.  
Tip For more help on loading an original, refer to the engraved guides along  
the edge of the glass.  
3. Close the lid.  
Load 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo paper  
You can load up to 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo paper into the photo tray of the HP All-  
in-One. For the best results, use 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) HP Premium Plus Photo  
Paper or HP Premium Photo Paper.  
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To load 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo paper in the photo tray  
1. Raise the output tray until it goes no further.  
2. Pull out the photo tray.  
3. Insert the stack of photo paper into the photo tray with the short edge forward and  
the glossy side down. Slide the stack of photo paper forward until it stops.  
If the photo paper you are using has perforated tabs, load the photo paper so that  
the tabs are closest to you.  
4. Slide the paper-length and paper-width guides inward against the stack of photo  
paper until the guides stop.  
Do not overload the photo tray; make sure the stack of photo paper fits within the  
photo tray and is no higher than the top of the paper-width guide.  
5. Push in the photo tray, and then lower the output tray.  
Load an original in the Slide and Negative Film holder  
You can scan 35 mm slides and negatives with the HP All-in-One using the Slide and  
Negative Film holder.  
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To load 35 mm negatives  
1. Raise the lid and remove the Slide and Negative Film holder and the lid backing.  
Set the lid backing aside where it will not get damaged or dirty.  
2. Unfold the holder so that the negative film portion is on top and the film opening is  
on the right side.  
3. Slide the negative film into the center of the holder so that the front of the image  
faces away from you and appears backward.  
4. Place the holder on the glass and match the bottom edge with the bottom edge of  
the glass. Then, match the right tab on the top half of the holder with the right edge  
of the glass.  
5. Lower the lid of the HP All-in-One before starting the scan.  
To load 35 mm slides  
Note The HP All-in-One does not support scanning negative film that is mounted  
as a slide in plastic or cardboard.  
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1. Raise the lid and remove the Slide and Negative Film holder and the lid backing.  
Set the lid backing aside where it will not get damaged or dirty.  
2. Unfold the holder so that the half with four slide openings is on top.  
3. Place the holder on the glass and match the bottom edge with the bottom edge of  
the glass. Then, match the right tab on the top half of the holder with the right edge  
of the glass.  
4. Place the slide on the holder so that the front of the image faces down and appears  
backward. Gently press down until it snaps into place.  
Note The slide must snap into place for the image to scan properly. If the  
slide does not touch the glass the final scanned image might be blurry.  
Tip If the slide does not snap into place easily, try rotating it 180 degrees.  
Some slides have a gap on one side that prevents them from fitting properly.  
5. Lower the lid of the HP All-in-One before starting the scan.  
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Avoid paper jams  
To help avoid paper jams, follow these guidelines.  
Remove printed papers from the output tray frequently.  
Prevent curled or wrinkled paper by storing all unused paper flat in a resealable bag.  
Ensure that paper loaded in the input tray lays flat and the edges are not bent or  
torn.  
If you are printing labels, ensure that the label sheets are no more than two years  
old. Labels on older sheets might peel off when the paper is pulled through the  
HP All-in-One, and cause paper jams.  
Do not combine different paper types and paper sizes in the input tray; the entire  
stack of paper in the input tray must be the same size and type.  
Adjust the paper-width guide in the input tray to fit snugly against all paper. Make  
sure the paper-width guide does not bend the paper in the input tray.  
Do not force paper too far forward in the input tray.  
Use paper types that are recommended for the HP All-in-One.  
Make a copy  
You can make quality copies from the control panel.  
To make a copy from the control panel  
1. Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray.  
2. Load your original print side down in the right front corner of the glass.  
3. Press Start Copy Black or Start Copy Color to begin copying.  
Scan an image  
You can start a scan from your computer or from the HP All-in-One. This section explains  
how to scan from the control panel of the HP All-in-One only.  
To use the scan features, the HP All-in-One and computer must be connected and turned  
on. The HP All-in-One software must also be installed and running on your computer  
prior to scanning. To verify that the HP All-in-One software is running on a Windows  
computer, look for the HP All-in-One icon in the system tray at the lower right side of the  
screen, near the time.  
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Note Closing the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows system tray  
can cause the HP All-in-One to lose some of its scan functionality. If this happens,  
you can restore full functionality by restarting your computer or by starting the  
HP Photosmart Software.  
Scan an original to a computer  
You can scan originals placed on the glass by using the control panel.  
To scan to a computer  
1. Load your original print side down in the right front corner of the glass.  
2. Press Scan Menu.  
3. Press to highlight Scan to Computer, and then press OK.  
4. If the HP All-in-One is connected to one or more computers on a network, do the  
following:  
a. Press OK to select Select Computer.  
A list of the computers connected to the HP All-in-One appears on the display.  
Note The Select Computer menu might list computers with a USB  
connection in addition to those connected through the network.  
b. Press OK to select the default computer, or press to select a different  
computer, and then press OK.  
The Scan To menu appears on the display, listing the applications on the  
selected computer.  
If the HP All-in-One is connected directly to a computer with a USB cable, proceed  
to step 5.  
5. Press OK to select the default application to receive the scan, or press to select  
a different application, and then press OK.  
A preview image of the scan appears on your computer, where you can edit it.  
6. Make any edits to the preview image, and then click Accept when you are finished.  
Make reprints of your photos  
You can scan a printed copy of a photo to make reprints in a variety of sizes, up to the  
size of letter (8.5 x 11 inch) or A4 (210 x 297 mm) paper.  
By default, the HP All-in-One is set to detect the type of paper you are using automatically.  
For the best results when reprinting photos, leave the Paper Type set to Automatic, and  
load photo paper in the HP All-in-One. You should only change the Paper Type if you  
see print quality issues using the Automatic setting.  
To scan a photo and reprint it  
1. Press Reprints.  
2. When prompted, load your original photo print side down on the right front corner of  
the glass, and then do one of the following:  
To reprint your original photo using the default print settings  
Press Print Photos.  
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To change print settings before reprinting your original photo  
a. Press OK.  
b. Press or to highlight a paper size, and then press OK.  
The paper size choices available vary depending on your country/region.  
Note Depending on the paper size you choose, you might be prompted  
to choose a layout for the photos on your pages.  
c. When the Fix Faded Original? prompt appears, highlight Yes or No as  
appropriate, and then press OK.  
The HP All-in-One scans your original and shows a preview of the photo on the  
display.  
d. Press OK to display the selection menu.  
Tip If you want to print more than one copy of the selected photo, press  
to highlight Copies, and then press OK. Use the arrows to increase  
or decrease the number of copies.  
If you want to edit the photo before printing, press to highlight Edit  
Photo, and then press OK.  
e. Press to highlight Done, and then press OK.  
The Print Summary screen appears.  
f. Press or to highlight one of the following options, and then press OK.  
Print Options Enables you to manually specify the type of paper on which  
you are printing and whether you want to print a date and  
time stamp on your photo.  
By default, the Paper Type is set to Automatic and the  
Date Stamp setting is set to Off. If you want, you can  
change the defaults of these settings with the Set New  
Defaults option.  
Print Preview Displays a preview of what your printed page will look like.  
This enables you to verify your settings before printing and  
wasting paper and ink on potential mistakes.  
Print Now  
Prints your photo with the size and layout you selected.  
Scan an original to a memory card or storage device  
You can send the scanned image as a JPEG image to the memory card that is currently  
inserted or a storage device that is currently attached to the front USB port. This enables  
you to use the photo print options to print borderless prints and album pages from the  
scanned image.  
Note If the HP All-in-One is connected to a network, you can access the scanned  
image only if the card or device is being shared across the network.  
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To save a scan to a memory card or storage device  
1. Make sure your memory card is inserted into the appropriate slot on the HP All-in-  
One, or a storage device is connected to the front USB port.  
2. Load your original print side down in the right front corner of the glass.  
3. Press the Scan Menu button.  
4. Press to highlight Scan to Memory Card, and then press OK.  
The HP All-in-One scans the image and saves the file to the memory card or storage  
device in the JPEG format.  
Scan slides or negative film  
You can scan slides and negative film from the control panel using the Slide and Negative  
Film holder. Before scanning slides and negatives, you must remove the lid backing and  
load the Slide and Negative Film holder.  
To scan a slide or negative  
1. Load the Slide and Negative Film holder face down in the right front corner of the  
glass.  
2. Press Film to display the Film Menu.  
Note The HP All-in-One automatically detects whether you are scanning  
color negatives, slides, or black and white negatives. You can manually  
change these settings in the Original Type option on the Film Menu.  
3. Select a destination for the final scan by pressing to highlight one of the following  
options, and then press OK:  
Select Scan to Computer to send the scan to your computer.  
If the HP All-in-One is connected to one or more computers on a network, a  
Select Computer menu appears. Press to highlight the computer name you  
want to select, and then press OK.  
Select Scan to Memory Device to send the scan to a memory card inserted in  
a memory card slot, or to a storage device attached to the front USB port on  
the HP All-in-One.  
Select View and Print to send the scan to the display if you want to print the  
scanned image immediately, edit the image, or set the image as wallpaper on  
your display.  
The scan is sent to the destination you selected.  
To change the original type  
1. Load the Slide and Negative Film holder face down in the right front corner of the  
glass.  
2. Press Film to display the Film Menu.  
Note The HP All-in-One automatically detects whether you are scanning  
color negatives, slides, or black and white negatives.  
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3. Press to highlight Original Type.  
4. Press to highlight one of the following options, and then press OK:  
If you want the HP All-in-One to automatically determine whether slides or film  
are loaded in the Slide and Negative Film holder, select Automatic.  
If you have color negative film loaded in the Slide and Negative Film holder,  
select Color Negatives.  
If you have slides loaded in the Slide and Negative Film holder, select Slides.  
If you have black and white negative film loaded in the Slide and Negative Film  
holder, select B/W Negatives.  
Note The Original Type setting reverts to Automatic after the scan is  
completed.  
Print 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos  
You can select specific photos on your memory card or storage device to print as 10 x  
15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos.  
To print one or more 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos  
1. Insert a memory card into the appropriate slot on the HP All-in-One, or connect a  
storage device to the front USB port.  
Turn the memory card so that the label faces left and the contacts are facing the  
HP All-in-One, and then push the card forward into the appropriate slot until the  
Photo light turns on.  
The HP All-in-One supports the memory cards described below. Each type of  
memory card can only be inserted in the appropriate slot for that card.  
Top left: CompactFlash (I, II)  
Top right: Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure MultiMedia Card  
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Bottom left: xD-Picture Card  
Bottom right: Memory Stick, Magic Gate Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo  
(with user-supplied adapter), Memory Stick Pro  
2. Press OK to select View & Print.  
When you press OK, the most recent photo appears on the display.  
3. Press or to scroll through the photos on your memory card or storage device.  
4. When the photo you want to print appears, press OK.  
The Print menu appears. By default, 4 x 6 is highlighted.  
Tip If you want to print the photo using the default print settings, press Print  
Photos. The HP All-in-One will print a 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) copy of your  
photo onto the paper currently loaded in the photo tray.  
5. Press OK to select 4 x 6.  
6. Press or to highlight a paper size, and then press OK.  
The following options are available:  
Print one 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) borderless photo on each sheet of 10 x 15 cm  
(4 x 6 inch) photo paper  
Print up to three 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos with borders on a full-size sheet  
of paper  
When you press OK, the selected photo reappears.  
7. (Optional) Change print settings or select additional photos to print.  
To print more than one copy of the selected photo  
a. Press OK to display the selection menu.  
b. Press to highlight Copies, and then press OK.  
c. Press or to increase or decrease the number of copies, and then press  
OK.  
To edit the selected photo before printing  
a. Press OK to display the selection menu.  
b. Press to highlight Edit Photo, and then press OK.  
To select additional photos for printing  
a. Press or to scroll through the photos on your memory card or storage  
device.  
b. When the photo you want to print appears, press OK.  
c. Press OK to select Select to Print.  
d. Repeat these steps for each photo you want to print.  
8. When you are done changing print settings and selecting photos, press OK to  
display the selection menu.  
9. Press to highlight Done Selecting, and then press OK.  
The Print Summary screen appears.  
10. Press or to highlight one of the following options, and then press OK.  
Print Options  
Enables you to manually specify the type of paper on which you  
are printing and whether you want to print a date and time  
stamp on your photo.  
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By default, the Paper Type is set to Automatic and the Date  
Stamp setting is set to Off. If you want, you can change the  
defaults of these settings with the Set New Defaults option.  
Print Preview  
Print Now  
Displays a preview of what your printed page will look like. This  
enables you to verify your settings before printing and wasting  
paper and ink on potential mistakes.  
Prints your photos with the size and layout you selected.  
Print from a software application  
Most print settings are automatically handled by the software application. You need to  
change the settings manually only when you change print quality, print on specific types  
of paper or transparency film, or use special features.  
To print from a software application (Windows)  
1. Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray.  
2. On the File menu in your software application, click Print.  
3. Select the HP All-in-One as the printer.  
If you set the HP All-in-One as the default printer, you can skip this step. The HP All-  
in-One will already be selected.  
4. If you need to change settings, click the button that opens the Properties dialog  
box.  
Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties,  
Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences.  
Note When printing a photo, you must select options for the correct paper  
type and photo enhancement.  
5. Select the appropriate options for your print job by using the features available in  
the Advanced, Printing Shortcuts, Features, and Color tabs.  
Tip You can easily select the appropriate options for your print job by  
choosing one of the predefined print tasks on the Printing Shortcuts tab.  
Click a type of print task in the Printing Shortcuts list. The default settings  
for that type of print task are set and summarized on the Printing  
Shortcuts tab. If necessary, you can adjust the settings here and save your  
custom settings as a new printing shortcut. To save a custom printing  
shortcut, select the shortcut and click Save. To delete a shortcut, select the  
shortcut and click Delete.  
6. Click OK to close the Properties dialog box.  
7. Click Print or OK to begin printing.  
To print from a software application (Mac)  
1. Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray.  
2. From the File menu in your software application, choose Page Setup.  
The Page Setup dialog box appears, allowing you to specify the paper size,  
orientation, and scaling.  
3. Make sure the HP All-in-One is the selected printer.  
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4. Specify the page attributes:  
Choose the paper size.  
Select the orientation.  
Enter the scaling percentage.  
5. Click OK.  
6. From the File menu in your software application, choose Print.  
The Print dialog box appears, and the Copies & Pages panel opens.  
7. Change the print settings for each option in the pop-up menu, as appropriate for  
your project.  
Note When printing a photo, you must select options for the correct paper  
type and photo enhancement.  
8. Click Print to begin printing.  
Send a basic fax  
You can easily send a single- or multiple-page black-and-white fax by using the control  
panel, as described here.  
Note If you need printed confirmation that your faxes were successfully sent,  
enable fax confirmation before sending any faxes.  
Tip You can also send a fax manually from a phone or by using monitor dialing.  
These features allow you to control the pace of your dialing. They are also useful  
when you want to use a calling card to charge the call and you need to respond  
to tone prompts while dialing.  
For more information about fax reports, sending faxes manually, and other fax features,  
see the onscreen Help.  
To send a basic fax from the control panel  
1. Press Fax Menu.  
The Enter Fax Number screen appears.  
2. Enter the fax number by using the keypad, press to redial the last number dialed,  
or press to access speed dials.  
3. Press Start Fax Black.  
If the Fax Mode screen appears, press to select Send New Fax.  
4. When prompted, load your original print side down on the right front corner of the  
glass.  
5. Press Start Fax Black again.  
6. When the Another page? prompt appears, do the following:  
If you have another page to fax  
a. Press to select Yes.  
b. When prompted, load the next page of your original print side down on the right  
front corner of the glass.  
c. Press Start Fax Black.  
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If you do not have another page to fax  
Press to select No.  
After all the pages are scanned, the HP All-in-One sends the fax.  
Replace the ink cartridges  
Follow these instructions when you need to replace ink cartridges.  
Note If you are installing ink cartridges in the HP All-in-One for the first time, be  
sure to use only the ink cartridges that came with the device. The ink in these  
cartridges is specially formulated to mix with the ink in the print head assembly  
at first-time setup.  
If you do not already have replacement ink cartridges for the HP All-in-One, to order  
cartridges, go to www.hp.com/learn/suresupply. If prompted, choose your country/  
region, follow the prompts to select your product, and then click one of the shopping links  
on the page.  
To replace the ink cartridges  
1. Make sure the HP All-in-One is turned on.  
2. Open the ink cartridge door by lifting from the front center of the device, until the  
door locks into place.  
3. Squeeze the tab below an ink cartridge to release the latch inside the HP All-in-One,  
and then lift the latch.  
If you are replacing the black ink cartridge, lift the latch on the far left.  
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If you are replacing one of the five color ink cartridges, such as yellow, light cyan  
(blue), cyan, light magenta (pink), or magenta, lift the appropriate latch in the center  
area.  
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Ink cartridge latch for the black ink cartridge  
Ink cartridge latches for the color ink cartridges  
4. Pull the ink cartridge toward you out of its slot to remove it.  
Tip You can recycle low or empty ink cartridges. The HP Inkjet Supplies  
Recycling Program is available in many countries/regions, and lets you  
recycle used ink cartridges free of charge. For more information, go to the  
following Web  
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5. Remove the new ink cartridge from its packaging, and then, holding it by the handle,  
slide the ink cartridge into the empty slot.  
Make sure that you insert the ink cartridge into the slot that has the same shaped  
icon and color as the one you are installing.  
6. Press down on the gray latch until it clicks into place.  
7. Repeat steps 2 through 5 for each ink cartridge you are replacing.  
8. Close the ink cartridge door.  
Align the printer  
The printer automatically aligns when ink cartridges are replaced. You might want to use  
this feature when the self-test report shows streaking or white lines through any of the  
blocks of color.  
If you still have print quality problems after aligning the printer, try cleaning the print head.  
If print quality problems persist after aligning and cleaning, contact HP customer support.  
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To align the printer from the control panel  
1. Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the input tray.  
2. Press Setup.  
The Setup menu appears.  
3. Press to highlight Tools, and press OK.  
The Tools menu appears.  
4. Press to highlight Align Printer, and press OK.  
5. The HP All-in-One prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer.  
Recycle or discard the page.  
A success or failure message appears.  
Note If you have colored paper loaded in the input tray when you align the  
printer, the alignment will fail. Load unused plain white paper into the input  
tray, and then try the alignment again.  
If the alignment fails again, you might have a defective sensor or ink  
cartridge. Contact HP Support. Go to www.hp.com/support. If prompted,  
choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on  
calling for technical support.  
6. Press OK to continue.  
7. Recycle or discard the page.  
Clean the HP All-in-One  
To ensure that your copies and scans remain clear, you might need to clean the glass  
and lid backing. You might also want to dust the exterior of the HP All-in-One.  
Clean the glass  
Glass that is dirty from fingerprints, smudges, hair, and dust on the main glass surface  
slows down performance and affects the accuracy of some features.  
To clean the glass  
1. Turn off the HP All-in-One, unplug the power cord, and raise the lid.  
2. Clean the glass with a soft cloth or sponge slightly moistened with a nonabrasive  
glass cleaner.  
Caution Do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene, or carbon tetrachloride  
on the glass, since they can damage it. Do not place or spray liquid directly  
on the glass. The liquid might seep under the glass and damage the device.  
3. Dry the glass with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth to prevent spotting.  
4. Plug in the power cord, and then turn on the HP All-in-One.  
Clean the lid backing  
Minor debris can accumulate on the white document backing located underneath the lid  
of the HP All-in-One.  
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To clean the lid backing  
1. Turn off the HP All-in-One, unplug the power cord, and raise the lid.  
2. Clean the white document backing with a soft cloth or sponge slightly moistened  
with a mild soap and warm water.  
Wash the backing gently to loosen debris. Do not scrub the backing.  
3. Dry the backing with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth.  
Caution Do not use paper-based wipes, as these might scratch the  
backing.  
4. If further cleaning is needed, repeat the previous steps using isopropyl (rubbing)  
alcohol, and wipe the backing thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any residual  
alcohol.  
Caution Be careful not to spill alcohol on the glass or exterior of the HP All-  
in-One, as this might damage the device.  
5. Plug in the power cord, and then turn on the HP All-in-One.  
Clean the exterior  
Use a soft cloth or slightly moistened sponge to wipe dust, smudges, and stains off the  
case. The interior of the HP All-in-One does not require cleaning. Keep fluids away from  
the control panel and the interior of the HP All-in-One.  
Caution To avoid damage to the exterior of the HP All-in-One, do not use alcohol  
or alcohol-based cleaning products.  
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This chapter contains troubleshooting information for the HP All-in-One. Specific information is  
provided for installation and configuration issues, and some operational topics. For more  
troubleshooting information, see the onscreen Help that came with your software.  
This chapter also provides warranty and support information. For support contact information, see  
the inside back cover of this guide.  
Many issues are caused when the HP All-in-One is connected to the computer using a USB cable  
before the HP All-in-One software is installed on the computer. If you connected the HP All-in-One  
to your computer before the software installation screen prompts you to do so, you must follow these  
steps:  
Troubleshooting common setup issues  
1. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer.  
2. Uninstall the software (if you have already installed it).  
3. Restart your computer.  
4. Turn off the HP All-in-One, wait one minute, then restart it.  
5. Reinstall the HP All-in-One software.  
Caution Do not connect the USB cable to the computer until prompted by the software  
installation screen.  
Uninstall and reinstall the software  
If your installation is incomplete, or if you connected the USB cable to the computer before prompted  
by the software installation screen, you might need to uninstall and then reinstall the software. Do  
not simply delete the HP All-in-One application files from your computer. Make sure to remove them  
properly using the uninstall utility provided when you installed the software that came with the HP All-  
in-One.  
To uninstall from a Windows computer and then reinstall  
1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, Settings, Control Panel.  
2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.  
3. Select the HP All-in-One, and then click Change/Remove.  
Follow the onscreen instructions.  
4. Disconnect the HP All-in-One from your computer.  
5. Restart your computer.  
Note It is important that you disconnect the HP All-in-One before restarting your  
computer. Do not connect the HP All-in-One to your computer until after you have  
reinstalled the software.  
6. Insert the HP All-in-One CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive and then start the Setup  
program.  
7. Follow the onscreen instructions and the instructions provided in the Setup Guide that came  
with the HP All-in-One.  
When the software installation is complete, the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon appears in the  
Windows system tray.  
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To verify that the software is properly installed, double-click the HP Solution Center icon on the  
desktop. If the HP Solution Center shows the essential icons (Scan Picture and Scan  
Document), the software has been properly installed.  
To uninstall from a Mac and then reinstall  
1. Disconnect the HP All-in-One from your Mac.  
2. Open the Applications:Hewlett-Packard folder.  
3. Double-click HP Uninstaller.  
Follow the onscreen instructions.  
4. After the software is uninstalled, restart your computer.  
5. To reinstall the software, insert the HP All-in-One CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM  
drive.  
6. On the desktop, open the CD-ROM and then double-click HP All-in-One Installer.  
7. Follow the onscreen instructions and the instructions provided in the Setup Guide that came  
with the HP All-in-One.  
Hardware setup troubleshooting  
Use this section to solve any problems you might encounter while setting up the HP All-in-One  
hardware.  
The HP All-in-One will not turn on  
Cause The HP All-in-One is not properly connected to a power supply.  
Solution  
Make sure the power cord is firmly connected to both the HP All-in-One and the power  
source. Plug the power cord into a grounded power outlet, surge protector, or power strip.  
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Power connection  
Grounded power outlet  
If you are using a power strip, make sure the power strip is on. Or, try plugging the HP All-  
in-One directly into a grounded power outlet.  
Test the power outlet to make sure it is working. Plug in an appliance that you know works,  
and see if the appliance has power. If not, then there might be a problem with the power  
outlet.  
If you plugged the HP All-in-One into a switched outlet, make sure the switch is on. If it is  
switched to on but still does not work, then there might be a problem with the power outlet.  
Cause You pressed the On button too quickly.  
Solution The HP All-in-One might not respond if you press the On button too quickly. Press  
the On button once. It might take a few minutes for the HP All-in-One to turn on. If you press  
the On button again during this time, you might turn the device off.  
Warning If the HP All-in-One still does not turn on, it might have a mechanical failure.  
Unplug the HP All-in-One from the power outlet and contact HP. Go to:  
If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information  
on calling for technical support.  
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I connected the USB cable, but I am having problems using the HP All-in-One with my  
computer  
Cause The USB cable was connected before the software was installed. Connecting the  
USB cable before prompted can cause errors.  
Solution You must first install the software that came with the HP All-in-One before  
connecting the USB cable. During installation, do not plug in the USB cable until prompted by  
the onscreen instructions.  
Once you have installed the software, connecting your computer to the HP All-in-One with a  
USB cable is straightforward. Simply plug one end of the USB cable into the back of your  
computer and the other into the back of the HP All-in-One. You can connect to any USB port  
on the back of your computer.  
For more information on installing the software and connecting the USB cable, see the Setup  
Guide that came with the HP All-in-One.  
The display shows the wrong language  
Solution You can change the language settings at any time from the Preferences menu.  
To set your language and country/region  
1. Press Setup.  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
to highlight Preferences, and then press OK.  
to highlight Set Language, and then press OK.  
to scroll through the languages. When the language you want to use appears,  
press OK.  
5. When prompted, press  
6. Press to highlight Set Country/Region, and then press OK.  
to highlight Yes or No, and then press OK.  
7. Press to scroll through the countries/regions. When the country/region you want to use  
appears, press OK.  
8. When prompted, press  
to highlight Yes or No, and then press OK.  
I received a message on the display that the printer alignment failed  
Cause The incorrect type of paper is loaded in the input tray (for example, colored paper,  
paper with text on it or, certain recycled paper).  
Solution Load unused plain white letter or A4 paper into the input tray, and then try the  
alignment again.  
If the alignment fails again, you might have a defective sensor on the print head assembly.  
Contact HP Support. Go to www.hp.com/support. If prompted, choose your country/region,  
and then click Contact HP for information on calling for technical support.  
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The HP All-in-One does not print  
Cause The HP All-in-One and computer are not communicating with each other.  
Solution Check the connection between the HP All-in-One and computer.  
Cause There might be a problem with one or more of the ink cartridges.  
Solution Check that the ink cartridges are installed properly and have ink.  
Cause The HP All-in-One might not be turned on.  
Solution Look at the display on the HP All-in-One. If the display is blank and the On button  
is not lit, the HP All-in-One is turned off. Make sure the power cord is firmly connected to the  
HP All-in-One and plugged into a power outlet. Press the On button to turn on the HP All-in-  
One.  
Cause The HP All-in-One might be out of paper.  
Solution Load paper in the input tray.  
I received a message on the display about a paper jam or a blocked print head assembly  
Solution If either a paper jam or blocked print head assembly error message appears on the  
display, there might be some packing material inside the HP All-in-One. Open the ink cartridge  
door, and check for obstructions in the device. Remove any packing materials or other  
obstructions.  
The wrong measurements are showing in menus on the display  
Cause You might have selected the incorrect country/region when setting up the HP All-in-  
One. The country/region you select determines the paper sizes shown on the display.  
Solution To change the country/region, you must reset the language settings. You can  
change the language settings at any time from the Preferences menu.  
Fax setup troubleshooting  
This section contains fax setup troubleshooting information for the HP All-in-One. If the HP All-in-  
One is not set up properly for faxing, you might experience problems when sending faxes, receiving  
faxes, or both.  
The fax test failed  
If you ran a fax test and the test failed, review the report for basic information about the error. For  
more detailed information, check the report to see which part of the test failed, and then review the  
appropriate topic in this section for solutions to try.  
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The "Fax Hardware Test" failed.  
Solution  
Turn off the HP All-in-One by using the On button located on the control panel and then  
unplug the power cord from the back of the HP All-in-One. After a few seconds, plug the  
power cord back in and turn the power on. Run the test again. If the test fails again,  
continue reviewing the troubleshooting information in this section.  
Note Depending how long the HP All-in-One is unplugged, the date and time  
might be erased. You might need to reset the date and time later, when you plug  
the power cord back in.  
Try to send or receive a test fax. If you can send or receive a fax successfully, there might  
not be a problem.  
If you are running the test from the Fax Setup Wizard, make sure the HP All-in-One is  
not busy completing another task, such as making a copy. Check the display for a  
message indicating that the HP All-in-One is busy. If it is busy, wait until it is finished and  
in the idle state, before running the test.  
After you resolve any problems found, run the fax test again to make sure it passes and the  
HP All-in-One is ready for faxing. If the Fax Hardware Test continues to fail and you experience  
problems faxing, contact HP Support. Go to www.hp.com/support. If prompted, choose your  
country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling for technical support.  
The "Fax Connected to Active Telephone Wall Jack" test failed  
Solution  
What to do  
Check the connection between the telephone wall jack and the HP All-in-One to make  
sure the phone cord is secure.  
Make sure you use the phone cord that came with the HP All-in-One. If you do not use  
the supplied phone cord to connect from the telephone wall jack to the HP All-in-One, you  
might not be able to send or receive faxes. After you plug in the phone cord that came  
with the HP All-in-One, run the fax test again.  
Make sure you have correctly connected the HP All-in-One to the telephone wall jack.  
Using the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One, connect one end to your  
telephone wall jack, then connect the other end to the port labeled 1-LINE on the back of  
the HP All-in-One.  
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2
Telephone wall jack  
Use the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One  
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If you are using a phone splitter, this can cause faxing problems. (A splitter is a two-cord  
connector that plugs into a telephone wall jack.) Try removing the splitter and connecting  
the HP All-in-One directly to the telephone wall jack.  
Try connecting a working phone and phone cord to the telephone wall jack that you are  
using for the HP All-in-One and check for a dial tone. If you do not hear a dial tone, contact  
your telephone company and have them check the line.  
Try to send or receive a test fax. If you can send or receive a fax successfully, there might  
not be a problem.  
After you resolve any problems found, run the fax test again to make sure it passes and the  
HP All-in-One is ready for faxing.  
The "Phone Cord Connected to Correct Port on Fax" test failed  
Solution Plug the phone cord into the correct port.  
1. Using the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One, connect one end to your  
telephone wall jack, then connect the other end to the port labeled 1-LINE on the back of  
the HP All-in-One.  
Note If you use the 2-EXT port to connect to the telephone wall jack, you will  
not be able to send or receive faxes. The 2-EXT port should only be used to  
connect other equipment, such as an answering machine or a telephone.  
Back view of the HP All-in-One  
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Telephone wall jack  
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Use the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One to connect to the "1-LINE" port  
2. After you have connected the phone cord to the port labeled 1-LINE, run the fax test again  
to make sure it passes and the HP All-in-One is ready for faxing.  
3. Try to send or receive a test fax.  
Make sure you use the phone cord that came with the HP All-in-One. If you do not use  
the supplied phone cord to connect from the telephone wall jack to the HP All-in-One, you  
might not be able to send or receive faxes. After you plug in the phone cord that came  
with the HP All-in-One, run the fax test again.  
If you are using a phone splitter, this can cause faxing problems. (A splitter is a two-cord  
connector that plugs into a telephone wall jack.) Try removing the splitter and connecting  
the HP All-in-One directly to the telephone wall jack.  
The "Using Correct Type of Phone Cord with Fax" test failed  
Solution  
Make sure you used the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One to connect  
to the telephone wall jack. One end of the phone cord should be connected to the port  
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labeled 1-LINE on the back of the HP All-in-One and the other end to your telephone wall  
jack, as shown below.  
1
2
Telephone wall jack  
Phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One  
Check the connection between the telephone wall jack and the HP All-in-One to make  
sure the phone cord is secure.  
The "Dial Tone Detection" test failed  
Solution  
Other equipment, which uses the same phone line as the HP All-in-One, might be causing  
the test to fail. To find out if other equipment is causing a problem, disconnect everything  
except the HP All-in-One from the phone line, and then run the test again. If the Dial Tone  
Detection Test passes without the other equipment, then one or more pieces of the  
equipment is causing problems; try adding them back one at a time and rerunning the  
test each time, until you identify which piece of equipment is causing the problem.  
Try connecting a working phone and phone cord to the telephone wall jack that you are  
using for the HP All-in-One and check for a dial tone. If you do not hear a dial tone, contact  
your telephone company and have them check the line.  
Make sure you have correctly connected the HP All-in-One to the telephone wall jack.  
Using the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One, connect one end to your  
telephone wall jack, then connect the other end to the port labeled 1-LINE on the back of  
the HP All-in-One.  
1
2
Telephone wall jack  
Use the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One  
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If you are using a phone splitter, this can cause faxing problems. (A splitter is a two-cord  
connector that plugs into a telephone wall jack.) Try removing the splitter and connecting  
the HP All-in-One directly to the telephone wall jack.  
If your telephone system is not using a standard dial tone, such as some PBX systems,  
this might cause the test to fail. This will not cause a problem sending or receiving faxes.  
Try sending or receiving a test fax.  
Check to make sure the country/region setting is set appropriately for your country/region.  
If the country/region setting is not set or is set incorrectly, the test might fail and you might  
have problems sending and receiving faxes.  
Make sure you connect the HP All-in-One to an analog phone line or you will not be able  
to send or receive faxes. To check if your phone line is digital, connect a regular analog  
phone to the line and listen for a dial tone. If you do not hear a normal sounding dial tone,  
it might be a phone line set up for digital phones. Connect the HP All-in-One to an analog  
phone line and try sending or receiving a fax.  
After you resolve any problems found, run the fax test again to make sure it passes and the  
HP All-in-One is ready for faxing. If the Dial Tone Detection test continues to fail, contact your  
telephone company and have them check the phone line.  
The "Fax Line Condition" test failed  
Solution  
Make sure you connect the HP All-in-One to an analog phone line or you will not be able  
to send or receive faxes. To check if your phone line is digital, connect a regular analog  
phone to the line and listen for a dial tone. If you do not hear a normal sounding dial tone,  
it might be a phone line set up for digital phones. Connect the HP All-in-One to an analog  
phone line and try sending or receiving a fax.  
Check the connection between the telephone wall jack and the HP All-in-One to make  
sure the phone cord is secure.  
Make sure you have correctly connected the HP All-in-One to the telephone wall jack.  
Using the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One, connect one end to your  
telephone wall jack, then connect the other end to the port labeled 1-LINE on the back of  
the HP All-in-One.  
Other equipment, which uses the same phone line as the HP All-in-One, might be causing  
the test to fail. To find out if other equipment is causing a problem, disconnect everything  
except the HP All-in-One from the phone line, and then run the test again.  
If the Fax Line Condition Test passes without the other equipment, then one or  
more pieces of the equipment is causing problems; try adding them back one at a  
time and rerunning the test each time, until you identify which piece of equipment is  
causing the problem.  
If the Fax Line Condition Test fails without the other equipment, connect the HP All-  
in-One to a working phone line and continue reviewing the troubleshooting  
information in this section.  
If you are using a phone splitter, this can cause faxing problems. (A splitter is a two-cord  
connector that plugs into a telephone wall jack.) Try removing the splitter and connecting  
the HP All-in-One directly to the telephone wall jack.  
After you resolve any problems found, run the fax test again to make sure it passes and the  
HP All-in-One is ready for faxing. If the Fax Line Condition test continues to fail and you  
experience problems faxing, contact your telephone company and have them check the phone  
line.  
The HP All-in-One is having problems sending and receiving faxes  
Cause The HP All-in-One is not set up properly for faxing.  
Solution Follow the instructions in this guide to set up the HP All-in-One properly for faxing,  
based on the equipment and services you have on the same phone line as the HP All-in-One.  
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Then, run a fax test to check the status of the HP All-in-One and to make sure you set it up  
properly.  
The HP All-in-One prints a report with the results of the test. If the test fails, review the report  
for information on how to fix the problem.  
Cause The HP All-in-One is turned off.  
Solution Look at the display on the HP All-in-One. If the display is blank and the On button  
is not lit, the HP All-in-One is turned off. Make sure the power cord is firmly connected to the  
HP All-in-One and plugged into a power outlet. Press the On button to turn on the HP All-in-  
One.  
Cause The wrong phone cord is used to connect the HP All-in-One or the phone cord is  
plugged into the wrong port.  
Solution  
Note This possible solution applies only in the countries/regions that receive a 2-wire  
phone cord in the box with the HP All-in-One, including: Argentina, Australia, Brazil,  
Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Korea,  
Latin America, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia,  
Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam.  
Make sure you used the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One to connect to  
the telephone wall jack. One end of this special 2-wire phone cord should be connected to the  
port labeled 1-LINE on the back of the HP All-in-One and the other end to your telephone wall  
jack, as shown below.  
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2
Telephone wall jack  
Use the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One  
This special 2-wire phone cord is different from the more common 4-wire phone cords you  
might already have in your office. Check the end of the cord and compare it to the two types  
of cords shown below.  
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If you used a 4-wire phone cord, disconnect it, find the supplied 2-wire phone cord, and then  
connect the 2-wire phone cord to the port labeled 1-LINE on the back of the HP All-in-One.  
If the HP All-in-One came with a 2-wire phone cord adaptor, you can use it with a 4-wire phone  
cord, in case the supplied 2-wire phone cord is too short. Attach the 2-wire phone cord adaptor  
to the port labeled 1-LINE on the back of the HP All-in-One. Attach your 4-wire phone cord to  
the open port on the adaptor and to the telephone wall jack. For more information on using the  
2-wire phone cord adaptor, see the documentation that came with it.  
Cause Other office equipment (such as an answering machine or a telephone) is not set up  
properly with the HP All-in-One.  
Solution  
Note This possible solution applies only in the countries/regions that receive a 2-wire  
phone cord in the box with the HP All-in-One, including: Argentina, Australia, Brazil,  
Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Korea,  
Latin America, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia,  
Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam.  
Make sure you have correctly connected the HP All-in-One to the telephone wall jack, and  
correctly connected any additional equipment and services that share the phone line with the  
HP All-in-One.  
Use the port labeled 1-LINE on the back of the HP All-in-One to connect to the telephone wall  
jack. Use the 2-EXT port to connect to any other equipment, such as an answering machine  
or a telephone, as shown below.  
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2
3
Telephone wall jack  
Use the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One  
Telephone (optional)  
Cause You are using a phone line splitter.  
Solution A phone line splitter can cause faxing problems. (A splitter is a two-cord connector  
that plugs into a telephone wall jack.) Try removing the splitter and connecting the HP All-in-  
One directly to the telephone wall jack.  
Cause The telephone wall jack is not working properly.  
Solution Try connecting a working telephone and phone cord to the telephone wall jack you  
are using for the HP All-in-One and check for a dial tone. If you do not hear a dial tone, call  
your local telephone company for service.  
Cause The phone line connection is noisy. Phone lines with poor sound quality (noise) can  
cause faxing problems.  
Solution If the failure was due to noise on the phone line, contact the sender to have them  
resend the fax. The quality might be better when you try again. You can check the sound quality  
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of the phone line by plugging a phone into the telephone wall jack and listening for static or  
other noise. If the problem persists, turn Error Correction Mode (ECM) off and contact your  
telephone company.  
If you are still having problems faxing, set the Fax Speed to a slower rate such as Medium  
(14400) or Slow (9600).  
Cause Other equipment that uses the same phone line as the HP All-in-One might be in use.  
Solution Make sure extension phones (phones on the same phone line, but not connected  
to the HP All-in-One) or other equipment are not in use or off the hook. For example, you cannot  
use the HP All-in-One for faxing if an extension phone is off the hook, or if you are using a  
computer dial-up modem to send e-mail or access the Internet.  
Cause The HP All-in-One shares the same phone line with a DSL service and a DSL filter is  
not connected.  
Solution If you use a DSL service, make sure that you have a DSL filter connected or you  
will not be able to fax successfully. The DSL service sends out a digital signal on the phone  
line that can interfere with the HP All-in-One, preventing the HP All-in-One from sending and  
receiving faxes. The DSL filter removes the digital signal and allows the HP All-in-One to  
communicate properly with the phone line. To check if you already have a filter installed, listen  
to your phone line or dial tone. If you hear noise or static on the line, you probably do not have  
a DSL filter installed, or it is installed incorrectly. Obtain a DSL filter from your DSL provider. If  
you already have a DSL filter, make sure it is connected correctly.  
Cause Another process has caused an error in the HP All-in-One.  
Solution Check the display or your computer for an error message providing information  
about the problem and how to solve it. If there is an error, the HP All-in-One will not send or  
receive a fax until the error condition is resolved.  
You can also check the status of the HP All-in-One by clicking Status in the HP Solution Center.  
Cause You are using either a PBX or an ISDN converter/terminal adapter.  
Solution  
Make sure the HP All-in-One is connected to the port that is designated for fax and phone  
use. Also, make sure that the terminal adapter is set to the correct switch type for your  
country/region, if possible.  
Note Some ISDN systems allow you to configure the ports for specific phone  
equipment. For example, you might have assigned one port for telephone and  
Group 3 fax and another port for multiple purposes. If you have problems when  
connected to the fax/phone port of your ISDN converter, try using the port  
designated for multiple purposes; it might be labeled "multi-combi" or something  
similar.  
For more information on how to set up the HP All-in-One with a PBX phone system or  
line.  
Try setting the Fax Speed to Medium (14400) or Slow (9600).  
Cause The Fax Speed setting is set too fast.  
Solution You might need to send and receive faxes at a slower rate. Try setting the Fax  
Speed to Medium (14400) or Slow (9600) if you use one of the following:  
An Internet phone service  
A PBX system  
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Fax over Internet Protocol (FoIP)  
An ISDN service  
Cause The HP All-in-One might be connected to a telephone wall jack that is set up for digital  
phones.  
Solution Make sure you connect the HP All-in-One to an analog phone line or you will not  
be able to send or receive faxes. To check if your phone line is digital, connect a regular analog  
phone to the line and listen for a dial tone. If you do not hear a normal sounding dial tone, it  
might be a phone line set up for digital phones. Connect the HP All-in-One to an analog phone  
line and try sending or receiving a fax.  
Cause The HP All-in-One shares the same phone line with a DSL service and the DSL  
modem might not be properly grounded.  
Solution If the DSL modem is not properly grounded, it can create noise on the phone line.  
Phone lines with poor sound quality (noise) can cause faxing problems. You can check the  
sound quality of the phone line by plugging a phone into the telephone wall jack and listening  
for static or other noise.  
If you hear noise, do the following  
1. Turn off your DSL modem and completely remove power for at least 15 minutes.  
2. Turn the DSL modem back on.  
3. Listen to the dial tone again. If the dial tone sounds clear (no noise or static), try sending  
or receiving a fax.  
Note You might notice static on the phone line again in the future. If the HP All-in-  
One stops sending and receiving faxes, repeat this process.  
If the phone line is still noisy, contact your phone company. For information on turning your  
DSL modem off, contact your DSL provider for support.  
Cause You are faxing over the Internet using an IP phone, and there was a problem with the  
transmission.  
Solution Try resending your fax at a later time. Also, make sure your Internet service provider  
supports faxing over the Internet.  
If the problem persists, contact your Internet service provider.  
The HP All-in-One cannot send faxes, but can receive faxes  
Cause The HP All-in-One is not set up properly for faxing.  
Solution Follow the instructions provided in this guide to set up the HP All-in-One properly  
for faxing, based on the equipment and services you have on the same phone line as the  
HP All-in-One. Then, run a fax test to check the status of the HP All-in-One and to make sure  
you set it up properly.  
The HP All-in-One prints a report with the results of the test. If the test fails, review the report  
for information on how to fix the problem.  
Cause The HP All-in-One might be dialing too fast or too soon.  
Solution You might need to insert some pauses in the number sequence. For example, if  
you need to access an outside line before dialing the phone number, insert a pause following  
the access number. If your number is 95555555, and 9 accesses an outside line, you might  
insert pauses as follows: 9-555-5555. To enter a pause in the fax number you are typing, press  
the Space button repeatedly until a dash (-) appears on the display.  
If you are using a speed dial entry to send the fax, update the speed dial entry to include pauses  
in the number sequence.  
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You can also send the fax using monitor dialing. This enables you to listen to the phone line  
as you dial. You can set the pace of your dialing and respond to prompts as you dial.  
Cause The number you entered when sending the fax is not in the proper format.  
Solution Check to see that the fax number you entered is correct and in the proper format.  
For example, you might need to dial a "9" prefix, depending on your phone system.  
If your phone line has a PBX system, make sure you are dialing the number for an outside line  
before dialing the fax number.  
Cause The receiving fax machine is having problems.  
Solution To check this, try calling the fax number from a telephone and listen for fax tones.  
If you cannot hear fax tones, the receiving fax might not be turned on or connected, or a voice  
mail service could be interfering with the recipient's phone line. You can also ask the recipient  
to check the receiving fax machine for any problems.  
The HP All-in-One is having problems sending a manual fax  
Cause The recipient's fax machine might not support receiving faxes manually.  
Solution Check with the recipient to see if their fax machine can receive faxes manually.  
Cause You did not press Start Fax Black or Start Fax Color within three seconds of hearing  
fax tones.  
Solution If you are sending a fax manually, make sure that you press Start Fax Black or  
Start Fax Color within three seconds of hearing the recipient's fax tones, otherwise the  
transmission might fail.  
Cause The telephone used to initiate the fax call was not connected directly to the HP All-  
in-One or was not connected properly.  
Solution  
Note This possible solution applies only in the countries/regions that receive a 2-wire  
phone cord in the box with the HP All-in-One, including: Argentina, Australia, Brazil,  
Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Korea,  
Latin America, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia,  
Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam.  
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To send a fax manually, the telephone must be connected directly to the port labeled 2-EXT  
on the HP All-in-One, as shown below.  
1
2
3
Telephone wall jack  
Use the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One  
Telephone  
Cause The Fax Speed setting might be set too fast.  
Solution Try setting the Fax Speed to Medium (14400) or Slow (9600), and then resend  
the fax.  
The HP All-in-One cannot receive faxes, but can send faxes  
Cause The HP All-in-One is not set up properly for faxing.  
Solution Follow the instructions in this guide to set up the HP All-in-One properly for faxing,  
based on the equipment and services you have on the same phone line as the HP All-in-One.  
Then, run a fax test to check the status of the HP All-in-One and to make sure you set it up  
properly.  
The HP All-in-One prints a report with the results of the test. If the test fails, review the report  
for information on how to fix the problem.  
Cause Auto Answer is turned off, which means that the HP All-in-One will not answer  
incoming calls. You must be available to respond in person to incoming fax calls, or the HP All-  
in-One will not answer the incoming fax call.  
Solution Depending on your office setup, you might be able to set the HP All-in-One to  
answer incoming calls automatically.  
If you must have Auto Answer off, you will need to press Start Fax Black or Start Fax  
Color to receive a fax.  
Tip If you are not close enough to the HP All-in-One to reach the control panel, wait  
several seconds, and then press 1 2 3 on your phone. If the HP All-in-One does not  
begin receiving the fax, wait several more seconds and press 1 2 3 again. After the  
HP All-in-One begins to receive the fax, you can hang up the phone.  
Cause You subscribe to a voice mail service at the same phone number you use for fax calls.  
Solution Set the HP All-in-One to answer faxes manually. You cannot receive faxes  
automatically if you have a voice mail service at the same phone number you use for fax calls.  
You must receive faxes manually; this means you must be available to respond in person to  
incoming fax calls.  
Cause You have a computer dial-up modem on the same phone line as the HP All-in-One.  
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Solution If you have a computer dial-up modem on the same phone line as the HP All-in-  
One, check to make sure that the software that came with your modem is not set to receive  
faxes automatically. Modems that are set up to receive faxes automatically take over the phone  
line to receive all incoming faxes, which prevents the HP All-in-One from receiving fax calls.  
Cause If you have an answering machine on the same phone line with the HP All-in-One,  
you might have one of the following problems:  
Your outgoing message might be too long or too loud to allow the HP All-in-One to detect  
fax tones, and the sending fax machine might disconnect.  
Your answering machine might not have enough quiet time after your outgoing message  
to allow the HP All-in-One to detect fax tones. This problem is most common with digital  
answering machines.  
Solution If you have an answering machine on the same phone line with the HP All-in-One,  
do the following:  
Disconnect the answering machine and then try receiving a fax. If faxing is successful  
without the answering machine, the answering machine might be causing the problem.  
Reconnect the answering machine and record your outgoing message again. Record a  
message that is approximately 10 seconds in duration. Speak slowly and at a low volume  
when recording your message. Leave at least 5 seconds of silence at the end of the voice  
message. There should be no background noise when recording this silent time. Try to  
receive a fax again.  
Cause The answering machine is not set up properly with the HP All-in-One.  
Solution  
Note This possible solution applies only in the countries/regions that receive a 2-wire  
phone cord in the box with the HP All-in-One, including: Argentina, Australia, Brazil,  
Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Korea,  
Latin America, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia,  
Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam.  
When you have an answering machine on the same phone line you use for fax calls, you must  
connect the answering machine directly to the HP All-in-One using the port labeled 2-EXT, as  
shown below. You also need to set the correct number of rings to answer for both the answering  
machine and HP All-in-One.  
1
2
3
Telephone wall jack  
Connect to the IN port on the answering machine  
Connect to the OUT port on the answering machine  
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5
6
Telephone (optional)  
Answering machine  
Use the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One  
Make sure the HP All-in-One is set to receive faxes automatically and that the Rings to  
Answer setting is correct. The number of rings to answer for the HP All-in-One should be  
greater than the number of rings to answer for the answering machine. Set your answering  
machine to a low number of rings and the HP All-in-One to answer in the maximum number of  
rings supported by your device. (The maximum number of rings varies by country/region.) In  
this setup, the answering machine will answer the call and the HP All-in-One will monitor the  
line. If the HP All-in-One detects fax tones, the HP All-in-One will receive the fax. If the call is  
a voice call, the answering machine will record the incoming message.  
Cause You have a special ring pattern for your fax phone number (using a distinctive ring  
service through your telephone company), and the Distinctive Ring setting on the HP All-in-  
One does not match.  
Solution If you have a special ring pattern for your fax phone number (using a distinctive ring  
service through your telephone company), make sure that the Distinctive Ring setting on the  
HP All-in-One is set to match. For example, if the phone company has assigned your number  
a double ring pattern, make sure Double Rings is selected as the Distinctive Ring setting.  
Note The HP All-in-One cannot recognize some ring patterns, such as those with  
alternating short and long ringing patterns. If you are having problems with a ring  
pattern of this type, ask your phone company to assign a non-alternating ring pattern.  
If you are not using a distinctive ring service, make sure that the Distinctive Ring setting on  
the HP All-in-One is set to All Rings.  
Cause The Distinctive Ring setting is not set to All Rings (and you are not using a distinctive  
ring service).  
Solution If you are not using a distinctive ring service, make sure that the Distinctive  
Ring setting on the HP All-in-One is set to All Rings.  
Cause The fax signal level might not be strong enough, which can cause fax reception  
problems.  
Solution If the HP All-in-One shares the same phone line with other types of phone  
equipment, such as an answering machine, a computer dial-up modem, or a multi-port switch  
box, the fax signal level might be reduced. The signal level can also be reduced if you use a  
splitter or connect extra cables to extend the length of your phone. A reduced fax signal can  
cause problems during fax reception.  
If you are using a splitter or extension cables, try removing them and connecting the HP  
All-in-One directly to the telephone wall jack.  
To find out if other equipment is causing a problem, disconnect everything except the  
HP All-in-One from the phone line, and then try to receive a fax. If you can receive faxes  
successfully without the other equipment, one or more pieces of the other equipment is  
causing problems; try adding them back one at a time and receiving a fax each time, until  
you identify which equipment is causing the problem.  
Cause The memory of the HP All-in-One is full.  
Solution If Backup Fax Reception is enabled and there is an error condition on the HP All-  
in-One, the memory might become full of faxes that have not yet been printed and the HP All-  
in-One will stop answering calls. If an error condition exists that is preventing the HP All-in-  
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One from printing faxes, review the display for information on the error condition. Also, check  
for the following problems:  
The HP All-in-One is not set up properly for faxing.  
There is no paper loaded in the input tray.  
There is a paper jam.  
The ink cartridge door is open. Close the ink cartridge door, as shown below:  
The print head assembly is stalled. Turn the HP All-in-One off, remove any objects that  
are blocking the print head assembly (including any packing materials), and then turn the  
HP All-in-One on again.  
Resolve any problems found. If there are any unprinted faxes stored in memory, the HP All-  
in-One will begin printing all stored faxes in memory.  
Note To clear the memory, you can also delete the faxes stored in memory by turning  
off the HP All-in-One.  
Cause An error condition is preventing the HP All-in-One from receiving faxes and Backup  
Fax Reception is set to Off.  
Solution Check for the following problems:  
The HP All-in-One is turned off. Press the On button to turn on the device.  
The HP All-in-One is not set up properly for faxing.  
There is no paper loaded in the input tray.  
There is a paper jam.  
The ink cartridge door is open. Close the ink cartridge door.  
The print head assembly is stalled. Turn the HP All-in-One off, remove any objects that  
are blocking the print head assembly (including any packing materials), and then turn the  
HP All-in-One on again.  
Note If Backup Fax Reception is enabled and you turn off the HP All-in-One,  
all faxes stored in memory are deleted, including any unprinted faxes that you  
might have received while the HP All-in-One was in an error condition. You will  
need to contact the senders to ask them to resend any unprinted faxes. For a list  
of the faxes you have received, print the Fax Log. The Fax Log is not deleted  
when the HP All-in-One is turned off.  
After you resolve any problems found, the HP All-in-One can begin answering incoming fax  
calls.  
Fax tones are recorded on my answering machine  
Cause The answering machine is not set up properly with the HP All-in-One or the Rings to  
Answer setting is not correct.  
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Solution  
Note This possible solution applies only in the countries/regions that receive a 2-wire  
phone cord in the box with the HP All-in-One, including: Argentina, Australia, Brazil,  
Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Korea,  
Latin America, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia,  
Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam.  
When you have an answering machine on the same phone line you use for fax calls, you must  
connect the answering machine directly to the HP All-in-One using the port labeled 2-EXT, as  
shown below.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Telephone wall jack  
Connect to the IN port on the answering machine  
Connect to the OUT port on the answering machine  
Telephone (optional)  
Answering machine  
Use the phone cord supplied in the box with the HP All-in-One  
Make sure the HP All-in-One is set to receive faxes automatically and that the Rings to  
Answer setting is correct. The number of rings to answer for the HP All-in-One should be  
greater than the number of rings to answer for the answering machine. If the answering  
machine and the HP All-in-One are set to the same number of rings to answer, both devices  
will answer the call and fax tones will be recorded on the answering machine.  
Set your answering machine to a low number of rings and the HP All-in-One to answer in the  
maximum number of rings supported. (The maximum number of rings varies by country/  
region.) In this setup, the answering machine will answer the call and the HP All-in-One will  
monitor the line. If the HP All-in-One detects fax tones, the HP All-in-One will receive the fax.  
If the call is a voice call, the answering machine will record the incoming message.  
Cause The HP All-in-One is set up to receive faxes manually, which means that the HP All-  
in-One will not answer incoming calls. You must be available to respond in person to incoming  
fax calls, or the HP All-in-One will not receive the fax and your answering machine will record  
the fax tones.  
Solution Set up the HP All-in-One to answer incoming calls automatically by turning on Auto  
Answer. If it is turned off, the HP All-in-One will not monitor incoming calls and receive faxes.  
In this case, the answering machine will answer the fax call and record the fax tones.  
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Network setup troubleshooting  
This section addresses problems you might encounter while setting up a network.  
Wired network setup troubleshooting  
This section addresses problems you might encounter setting up a wired network.  
The computer is unable to discover the HP All-in-One  
Cause Cables are not connected properly.  
Solution Check the following cables to ensure they are connected properly.  
Cables between the HP All-in-One and the hub or router  
Cables between the hub or router and your computer  
Cables to and from your modem or HP All-in-One Internet connection (if applicable)  
Cause Your Local Area Network card (LAN card) is not set up properly.  
Solution Make sure that your LAN card is set up properly.  
To check your LAN card (Windows)  
1. Right-click My Computer.  
2. In the System Properties dialog box, click the Hardware tab.  
3. Click Device Manager.  
4. Make sure your card shows up under Network Adapters.  
5. Refer to the documentation that came with your card.  
To check your LAN card (Mac)  
1. Click the Apple icon on the Menu bar.  
2. Select About This Mac and then click More Info.  
The System Profiler is displayed.  
3. In the System Profiler, click Network.  
Make sure your LAN card appears in the list.  
Cause You do not have an active network connection.  
Solution Check to see if you have an active network connection.  
To see if you have an active network connection  
Check the two Ethernet indicator lights on the top and bottom of the RJ-45 Ethernet jack  
on the back of the HP All-in-One. The lights indicate the following:  
a. Top light: If this light is a solid green, the device is properly connected to the network,  
and communications have been established. If the top light is off, there is no network  
connection.  
b. Bottom light: This yellow light flashes when data is being sent or received by the  
device over the network.  
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To establish an active network connection  
1. Check the cable connections from the HP All-in-One to your gateway, router, or hub to  
ensure connections are secure.  
2. If the connections are secure, turn off the power on the HP All-in-One, and then turn it on  
again. Press the On button on the control panel to turn the HP All-in-One off, and press  
it again to turn the device on. Also, turn off the power on your router or hub, and then turn  
it on again.  
I received a System Requirements Error: No TCP/IP  
Cause Your Local Area Network (LAN) card is not installed properly.  
Solution Make sure your LAN card is installed properly and set up for TCP/IP. See the  
instructions that came with your LAN card.  
The Printer not Found screen appears during installation  
Cause The HP All-in-One is not turned on.  
Solution Turn on the HP All-in-One.  
Cause You do not have an active network connection.  
Solution Make sure you have an active network connection.  
To make sure your network connection is active  
1. If the connections are secure, turn off the power on the HP All-in-One, and then turn it on  
again. Press the On button on the control panel to turn the HP All-in-One off, and press  
it again to turn the device on. Also, turn off the power on your router or hub, and then turn  
it on again.  
2. Check the cable connections from the HP All-in-One to your gateway, router, or hub to  
ensure connections are secure.  
3. Make sure the HP All-in-One is connected to the network with a CAT-5 Ethernet cable.  
Cause Cables are not connected properly.  
Solution Check the following cables to ensure they are connected properly:  
Cables between the HP All-in-One and the hub or router  
Cables between the hub or router and your computer  
Cables to and from your modem or HP All-in-One Internet connection (if applicable)  
Cause A firewall, anti-virus, or anti-spyware application is preventing the HP All-in-One from  
accessing your computer.  
Solution Uninstall the HP All-in-One software, and then reboot your computer. Temporarily  
disable the firewall, anti-virus, or anti-spyware, and then reinstall the HP All-in-One software.  
You can re-enable your firewall, anti-virus, or anti-spyware application after installation is  
complete. If you see firewall pop-up messages, you must accept or allow the pop-up messages.  
For more information, see the documentation provided with the firewall software.  
Cause A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is preventing the HP All-in-One from accessing your  
computer.  
Solution Try temporarily disabling the VPN before proceeding with the installation.  
Note The HP All-in-One functionality will be limited during VPN sessions.  
Cause The Ethernet cable is not plugged in to the router, switch, or hub, or the cable is  
defective.  
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Solution Try reinserting the cables. Or, if necessary, try a different cable.  
Cause The HP All-in-One is assigned an AutoIP address instead of DHCP.  
Solution This indicates that the HP All-in-One is not connected properly to the network.  
Check the following:  
Make sure all cables are connected properly and securely.  
If the cables are connected properly, your access point, router, or home gateway might  
not be sending an address. If this is the case, you might need to reset the device.  
Make sure the HP All-in-One is on the correct network.  
Cause The HP All-in-One is on the wrong subnet or gateway.  
Solution Print a network configuration page, and verify that the router and HP All-in-One are  
on the same subnet and gateway.  
To print the network configuration page  
1. On the control panel of the HP All-in-One, press Setup.  
2. Press  
3. Press  
4. Press  
until Network is highlighted, and then press OK.  
until View Network Settings is highlighted, and then press OK.  
until Print Network Configuration Page is highlighted, and then press OK.  
This prints the network configuration page.  
I am using a cable modem without a router and I do not have IP addresses  
Cause If you have a computer with a cable modem, a separate Local Area Network (LAN)  
for your other computers, and no DHCP or router, you must use AutoIP to assign IP addresses  
to the other computers and to the HP All-in-One.  
Solution  
To obtain an IP address for the computer with the cable modem  
Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) assigns either a static or dynamic IP address to the  
computer with the cable modem.  
To assign IP addresses to the remaining computers and the HP All-in-One  
Use AutoIP to assign IP addresses to the remaining computers and the HP All-in-One.  
Do not assign a static IP address.  
Wireless setup troubleshooting  
This section addresses problems you might encounter setting up a network. Check the device  
display for specific error messages.  
You do not see the SSID  
Cause Your access point is not broadcasting its network name (SSID) because the  
Broadcast SSID option is turned off..  
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Solution Access the Embedded Web Server and turn on the Broadcast SSID option. You  
can also use the Enter a New Network Name (SSID) option in the Wireless Setup Wizard.  
Cause The access point (infrastructure) or computer (ad hoc) is out of range.  
Solution In order to establish a good signal between the HP All-in-One and access point  
(infrastructure) or computer (ad hoc), you might have to experiment a bit. Assuming the  
equipment is functioning properly, try doing the following things separately or in combination:  
If there is a long distance between your computer or access point and the HP All-in-One,  
move them closer together.  
If there are metal objects (such as a metal bookcase or refrigerator) in the transmission  
path, clear the path between the HP All-in-One and the computer or access point.  
If a cordless telephone, microwave, or other device that emits radio signals transmitting  
at 2.4 GHz is nearby, move it farther away to reduce radio interference.  
Cause The SSID is out of sight at the bottom of the list.  
Solution Press  
to scroll to the bottom of the list. Infrastructure entries are listed first, ad  
hoc last.  
Cause The access point firmware needs updating.  
Solution Check for firmware updates for your access point on the manufacturer's Web site.  
Update the firmware on the access point.  
Cause Your wireless adapter on your computer is not broadcasting the SSID (ad hoc).  
Solution Verify that the wireless adapter is broadcasting the SSID. Print a network  
configuration page from the HP All-in-One, and verify that the SSID for the wireless adapter  
appears on the network configuration page. If the wireless adapter is not broadcasting the  
SSID, see the documentation that came with your computer.  
Cause The firmware for the wireless adapter on your computer needs updating (ad hoc).  
Solution Check for firmware updates for your wireless adapter on the manufacturer's Web  
site, and then update the firmware.  
Cause An Ethernet cable is connected to the HP All-in-One.  
Solution When an Ethernet cable is plugged into the HP All-in-One, the wireless radio turns  
off. Unplug the Ethernet cable.  
Weak signal  
Cause The access point is too far away or there is interference.  
Solution In order to establish a good signal between the HP All-in-One and access point,  
you might have to experiment a bit. Assuming the equipment is functioning properly, try doing  
the following things separately or in combination:  
If there is a long distance between your computer or access point and the HP All-in-One,  
move them closer together.  
If there are metal objects (such as a metal bookcase or refrigerator) in the transmission  
path, clear the path between the HP All-in-One and the computer or access point.  
If a cordless telephone, microwave, or other device that emits radio signals transmitting  
at 2.4 GHz is nearby, move it farther away to reduce radio interference.  
Error message: Cannot connect to network  
Cause The equipment is not turned on.  
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Solution Turn on the networked devices, such as the access point for an infrastructure  
network, or the computer for an ad hoc network. For more information on how to turn on the  
access point, see the documentation that came with your access point.  
Cause The HP All-in-One is not receiving a signal.  
Solution Move the access point and the HP All-in-One closer together. Then run the HP All-  
in-One Wireless Setup Wizard again.  
Cause You have entered the SSID incorrectly.  
Solution Enter the SSID correctly. Remember that the SSID is case-sensitive.  
Cause You have entered the WEP key incorrectly.  
Solution Enter the WEP key correctly. Remember that the WEP key is case-sensitive.  
Cause The wireless settings on the HP All-in-One do not match the wireless settings of your  
access point.  
Solution Use the Embedded Web Server to compare the wireless settings of the HP All-in-  
One with the wireless settings for your access point. Change either the device or access point  
settings so that both the HP All-in-One and the access point have matching wireless settings.  
Cause You entered the wrong mode (ad hoc or infrastructure) or security type.  
Solution Enter the correct mode or security type. Use the Embedded Web Server to compare  
the wireless settings of the HP All-in-One with the wireless settings for your access point.  
Change either the device or access point settings so that both the HP All-in-One and the access  
point have matching wireless settings.  
Cause MAC filtering is enabled on your access point.  
Solution Keep MAC filtering enabled, but change the settings to allow the access point to  
communicate with the HP All-in-One.  
Error message: Cannot connect to network. Unsupported authentication or encryption  
type  
Cause Your network is configured with an authentication protocol not supported by the  
HP All-in-One.  
Solution Open the Embedded Web Server of your access point and change the security  
settings. Use one of the supported protocol types listed in the Embedded Web Server.  
Types not supported include: LEAP, PEAP, EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, or EAP-TTLS.  
Error message: Invalid WEP Key  
Cause An invalid WEP key was entered.  
Solution If you do not know the WEP key, see the documentation that came with your access  
point. The WEP key is stored within the access point. Usually you can find the WEP key by  
logging on to the Embedded Web Server of your access point through your computer.  
Cause The WEP key index setting of your access point does not match the WEP key index  
setting of the HP All-in-One.  
Solution The HP All-in-One is looking for a WEP key index of 1. If the WEP key index setting  
was changed on the access point, open the Embedded Web Server for the HP All-in-One and  
update the index setting to match the index setting of your access point. Once you've updated  
the index setting on the HP All-in-One, re-run the Wireless Setup Wizard.  
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Note Some access points provide more than one WEP key. Make sure you use the  
first WEP key (index 1) when setting up your wireless network.  
Error message: Invalid passphrase  
Cause You have entered the WPA passphrase incorrectly.  
Solution Use the Wireless Setup Wizard to enter the correct passphrase. Make sure it has  
between 8 and 63 characters, and matches the passphrase programmed in the access point  
(case sensitive).  
Error message: The access point timed out before a connection could be made  
Cause You are using SecureEZ setup and your access point allows only a limited amount  
of time for you complete the setup.  
Solution Start the setup process again and make sure to complete the setup in the time  
allowed.  
Error message: More than 1 SecureEZ Setup access point found  
Cause Someone else in the vicinity is also using SecureEZ Setup to set up a device.  
Solution Cancel the setup and start over.  
Error message: Another device connected to the access point before your device tried  
connecting  
Cause Another device in the vicinity connected to your access point before the HP All-in-  
One was able to connect.  
Solution Cancel the setup and start over.  
Network software installation troubleshooting  
This section addresses network setup problems you might encounter after establishing the network  
connection, inserting the CD and starting the software installation.  
I received a System Requirements Error: No TCP/IP  
Cause Your Local Area Network (LAN) card is not installed properly.  
Solution Make sure your LAN card is installed properly and set up for TCP/IP. See the  
instructions that came with your LAN card.  
The Printer Not Found screen appears during installation  
Cause A firewall, anti-virus, or anti-spyware application is preventing the HP All-in-One from  
accessing your computer.  
Solution Uninstall the HP All-in-One software, and then reboot your computer. Temporarily  
disable the firewall, anti-virus, or anti-spyware, and then reinstall the HP All-in-One software.  
You can re-enable your firewall, anti-virus, or anti-spyware application after installation is  
complete. If you see firewall pop-up messages, you must accept or allow the pop-up messages.  
For more information, see the documentation provided with the firewall software.  
Cause A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is preventing the HP All-in-One from accessing your  
computer.  
Solution Temporarily disable the VPN before proceeding with the installation.  
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Note The HP All-in-One functionality will be limited during VPN sessions.  
Cause The Ethernet cable is not plugged in to the router, switch, or hub, or the cable is  
defective.  
Solution Reinsert the cables. Or, if necessary, try a different cable.  
Cause The HP All-in-One is assigned an AutoIP address instead of DHCP.  
Solution The HP All-in-One is not connected properly to the network.  
Check the following:  
Make sure all cables are connected properly and securely.  
If the cables are connected properly, your access point, router, or home gateway might  
not be sending an address. If this is the case, you might need to reset the HP All-in-One.  
Make sure the HP All-in-One is on the correct network.  
Cause The HP All-in-One is on the wrong subnet or gateway.  
Solution Print a network configuration page, and verify that the router and HP All-in-One are  
on the same subnet and gateway. For more information, see the onscreen Help that came with  
the HP All-in-One.  
Cause The HP All-in-One is not turned on.  
Solution Turn on the HP All-in-One.  
Clear paper jams  
If the HP All-in-One has a paper jam, first check the rear door.  
If the jammed paper is not in the rear rollers, check the front door.  
To clear a paper jam from the rear door  
1. Turn off the HP All-in-One.  
2. Press in the tab on the rear door to release the door. Remove the door by pulling it away from  
the HP All-in-One.  
Caution Trying to clear a paper jam from the front of the HP All-in-One can damage  
the print mechanism. Always access and clear paper jams through the rear door.  
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3. Gently pull the paper out of the rollers.  
Caution If the paper tears when you are removing it from the rollers, check the rollers  
and wheels for torn pieces of paper that might be remaining inside the device. If you  
do not remove all the pieces of paper from the HP All-in-One, more paper jams are  
likely to occur.  
4. Replace the rear door. Gently push the door forward until it snaps into place.  
5. Turn on the HP All-in-One, and then press OK to continue the current job.  
Information on ink cartridges  
The following tips help maintain HP ink cartridges and ensure consistent print quality.  
Keep all ink cartridges in the original sealed packages until they are needed.  
Turn off the HP All-in-One from the control panel. Do not turn off the device by turning off a  
power strip or unplugging the power cord from the HP All-in-One. If you improperly turn off the  
HP All-in-One, the print head assembly might not return to the correct position.  
Store ink cartridges at room temperature (15.6°-26.6° C or 60°-78° F).  
HP recommends that you do not remove the ink cartridges from the HP All-in-One until you  
have replacement cartridges available to install. If you are transporting the HP All-in-One make  
sure you leave the ink cartridges installed to avoid ink leakage from the print head assembly.  
Clean the print head when you notice a significant decrease in print quality.  
Do not clean the print head unnecessarily. This wastes ink and shortens the life of the  
cartridges.  
Handle ink cartridges carefully. Dropping, jarring, or rough handling during installation can  
cause temporary printing problems.  
If you are experiencing problems with printing, you might have a problem with one of the print  
cartridges.  
For more information, see the onscreen Help.  
Ink cartridge messages  
Use this section to solve ink cartridge-related error messages that you might encounter while using  
the HP All-in-One.  
Calibration error  
Cause An incorrect type of paper is loaded in the input tray.  
Solution If you have color or photo paper loaded in the input tray when the printer aligns,  
the calibration might fail. Load unused plain white letter or A4 paper into the input tray, and  
then press OK on the control panel.  
Cannot print  
Cause The indicated ink cartridge(s) are out of ink.  
Solution Replace the indicated ink cartridge(s) immediately so that you can resume printing.  
The HP All-in-One cannot continue printing until the indicated ink cartridge(s) are replaced. All  
printing will stop.  
For more information, see:  
The following ink cartridges cannot be used after device initialization and must be  
replaced  
Cause The wrong ink cartridge(s) are installed.  
Solution The indicated ink cartridge(s) cannot be used after the device has undergone first-  
time setup. Replace the ink cartridge(s) with the appropriate ink cartridges for the HP All-in-  
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One. To find out the reorder number for all the ink cartridges that the HP All-in-One supports,  
follow the instructions provided in this guide.  
For more information, see:  
Cause The ink cartridge(s) are not intended for use in this device.  
Solution Contact HP Support. Go to:  
If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling  
for technical support.  
Ink cartridge problem  
Cause The indicated ink cartridge(s) are missing or are damaged.  
Solution Replace the indicated ink cartridge(s) immediately so that you can resume printing.  
If there are no ink cartridges missing from the HP All-in-One, the ink cartridge contacts might  
need to be cleaned.  
If there are no ink cartridges missing from the HP All-in-One, and you still receive this message  
after cleaning the ink cartridge contacts, you might have a damaged ink cartridge. Contact HP  
customer support. Go to:  
If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling  
for technical support.  
For more information, see:  
Ink cartridge(s) are empty  
Cause The indicated ink cartridge(s) are out of ink.  
Solution Replace the indicated ink cartridge(s) with new ink cartridge(s).  
For more information, see:  
Ink cartridge(s) are expired  
Cause The ink in the indicated ink cartridge(s) is at the expiration date.  
Solution Each ink cartridge has an expiration date. The purpose of expiration is to protect  
the printing system and to ensure ink quality. When you receive an ink cartridge(s) are expired  
message, remove and replace the expired ink cartridge, and then close the message. You can  
also continue printing without replacing the ink cartridge, by following the instructions on the  
HP All-in-One or the ink cartridge expiration message on your computer screen. HP  
recommends replacing the expired ink cartridges. HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability  
of expired ink cartridges. Device service or repairs required as a result of using expired ink will  
not be covered under warranty.  
For more information, see:  
Ink expiration near  
Cause The ink in the indicated ink cartridge(s) is near expiration.  
Solution One or more of the ink cartridges are near their expiration date.  
Each ink cartridge has an expiration date. The purpose of expiration is to protect the printing  
system and to ensure ink quality. When you receive an ink cartridge(s) are expired message,  
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remove and replace the expired ink cartridge, and then close the message. You can also  
continue printing without replacing the ink cartridge, by following the instructions on the HP All-  
in-One or the ink cartridge expiration message on your computer screen. HP recommends  
replacing the expired ink cartridges. HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of expired  
ink cartridges. Device service or repairs required as a result of using expired ink will not be  
covered under warranty.  
For more information, see:  
Non-HP ink  
Cause The HP All-in-One detected non-HP ink.  
Solution Replace the indicated ink cartridge(s).  
HP recommends that you use genuine HP ink cartridges. Genuine HP ink cartridges are  
designed and tested with HP printers to help you easily produce great results, time after time.  
Note HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-HP ink. Printer service or  
repairs required as a result of printer failure or damage attributable to the use of non-  
HP ink will not be covered under warranty.  
If you believe you purchased genuine HP ink cartridge(s), go to:  
For more information, see:  
Original HP ink depleted  
Cause The original HP ink in the indicated ink cartridge(s) has been depleted.  
Solution Replace the indicated ink cartridge(s) or press OK on the control panel to continue.  
HP recommends that you use genuine HP ink cartridges. Genuine HP ink cartridges are  
designed and tested with HP printers to help you easily produce great results, time after time.  
Note HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-HP ink. Printer service or  
repairs required as a result of printer failure or damage attributable to the use of non-  
HP ink will not be covered under warranty.  
For more information, see:  
Print head assembly is stalled  
Cause The print head assembly is blocked.  
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Solution Remove any objects that are blocking the print head assembly.  
To clear the print head assembly  
1. Open the ink cartridge door by lifting from the front center of the device, until the door  
locks into place.  
2. Remove any objects that are blocking the print head assembly, including any packing  
materials.  
3. Turn the HP All-in-One off, then turn it on again.  
4. Close the ink cartridge door.  
Print head failure  
Cause The print head assembly or the ink delivery system has failed and the HP All-in-One  
can no longer print.  
Solution Contact HP Support. Go to:  
If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling  
for technical support.  
Printer alignment failed  
Cause An incorrect type of paper is loaded in the input tray.  
Solution If you have color or photo paper loaded in the input tray when you align the printer,  
the alignment might fail. Load unused plain white letter or A4 paper into the input tray, and then  
try the alignment again. If the alignment fails again, you might have a defective sensor.  
Contact HP Support. Go to:  
If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling  
for technical support.  
Cause The print head assembly or sensor is defective.  
Solution Contact HP Support. Go to:  
If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling  
for technical support.  
Replace ink cartridges soon  
Cause This warning indicates one or more ink cartridge is out of ink.  
Solution You might be able to continue printing for a short period of time with ink remaining  
in the print head assembly. Replace the indicated ink cartridge(s) or press OK on the control  
panel to continue.  
For more information, see:  
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Wrong ink cartridge(s) installed  
Cause The wrong ink cartridge(s) are installed.  
Solution The first time you set up and use the HP All-in-One, make sure to install the ink  
cartridges that were shipped with your device. The ink in these ink cartridges is specially  
formulated to mix with the ink in the print head assembly.  
To resolve this error, replace the affected ink cartridge(s) with the ink cartridges that were  
shipped with the HP All-in-One.  
For more information, see:  
Ink cartridge is missing, incorrectly installed, or not intended for your device  
Cause One or more ink cartridges are missing.  
Solution Remove and reinsert the ink cartridges and verify that they are fully inserted and  
locked in place.  
Cause One or more of the ink cartridges are not installed or are installed incorrectly.  
Solution Remove and reinsert the ink cartridges and verify that they are fully inserted and  
locked in place. If the problem persists, clean the copper-colored contacts of the print  
cartridges.  
Cause The ink cartridge is defective or not intended for use in this device.  
Solution Replace the indicated ink cartridge(s) immediately so that you can resume printing.  
If there are no ink cartridges missing from the HP All-in-One, the ink cartridge contacts might  
need to be cleaned.  
If there are no ink cartridges missing from the HP All-in-One, and you still receive this message  
after cleaning the ink cartridge contacts, you might have a damaged ink cartridge. Contact HP  
customer support. Go to:  
If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling  
for technical support.  
For more information, see:  
Cause The wrong ink cartridge(s) are installed.  
Solution The first time you set up and use the HP All-in-One, make sure to install the ink  
cartridges that were shipped with your device. The ink in these ink cartridges is specially  
formulated to mix with the ink in the print head assembly.  
To resolve this error, replace the affected ink cartridge(s) with the ink cartridges that were  
shipped with the HP All-in-One.  
For more information, see:  
Basics Guide  
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Chapter 5  
Support process  
If you have a problem, follow these steps:  
1. Check the documentation that came with the HP All-in-One.  
2. Visit the HP online support Web site at www.hp.com/support. HP online support is available  
to all HP customers. It is the fastest source for up-to-date device information and expert  
assistance and includes the following features:  
Fast access to qualified online support specialists  
Software and driver updates for the HP All-in-One  
Valuable HP All-in-One and troubleshooting information for common problems  
Proactive device updates, support alerts, and HP newsgrams that are available when you  
register the HP All-in-One  
3. Call HP support. Support options and availability vary by device, country/region, and language.  
HP support by phone  
For a list of support phone numbers, see the inside back cover of this guide.  
Phone support period  
One year of phone support is available in North America, Asia Pacific, and Latin America (including  
Mexico). To determine the duration of phone support in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, go  
to www.hp.com/support. Standard phone company charges apply.  
Placing a call  
Call HP support while you are in front of the computer and the HP All-in-One. Be prepared to provide  
the following information:  
Model number (located on the label on the front of the HP All-in-One)  
Serial number (located on the back or bottom of the HP All-in-One)  
Messages that appear when the situation occurs  
Answers to these questions:  
Has this situation happened before?  
Can you re-create it?  
Did you add any new hardware or software to your computer at about the time that this  
situation began?  
Did anything else occur prior to this situation (such as a thunderstorm, HP All-in-One was  
moved, etc.)?  
After the phone support period  
After the phone support period, help is available from HP at an additional cost. Help may also be  
available at the HP online support Web site: www.hp.com/support. Contact your HP dealer or call  
the support phone number for your country/region to learn more about support options.  
Additional warranty options  
Extended service plans are available for the HP All-in-One at additional costs. Go  
to www.hp.com/support, select your country/region and language, then explore the services and  
warranty area for information about the extended service plans.  
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Technical information  
6
The technical specifications and international regulatory information for the HP All-in-One are  
provided in this section.  
System requirements  
Software system requirements are located in the Readme file.  
Paper specifications  
This section contains information about paper tray capacities and paper sizes.  
Paper tray capacities  
Type  
Paper weight  
Paper tray*  
Output tray†  
Photo tray*  
Plain paper  
Legal paper  
Cards  
20 to 24 lb. (75 to  
90 gsm)  
Up to 100 (20 lb.  
paper)  
50 (20 lb. paper)  
n/a  
20 to 24 lb. (75 to  
90 gsm)  
Up to 100 (20 lb.  
paper)  
50 (20 lb. paper)  
n/a  
110 lb. index max  
(200 gsm)  
Up to 40  
25  
10  
Up to 20  
n/a  
Envelopes  
20 to 24 lb. (75 to  
90 gsm)  
Up to 10  
Transparency film  
Labels  
N/A  
N/A  
Up to 30  
Up to 30  
Up to 30  
15 or fewer  
n/a  
25  
25  
n/a  
4 x 6 inch (10 x 15 cm) 145 lb.  
Photo paper  
Up to 20  
(236 gsm)  
8.5 x 11 inch (216 x 279 N/A  
mm) Photo paper  
Up to 30  
10  
n/a  
*
Maximum capacity.  
Output tray capacity is affected by the type of paper and the amount of ink you are using.  
HP recommends emptying the output tray frequently.  
Maximum capacity.  
*
Paper sizes  
For a complete list of supported media sizes, see the printer software.  
Print specifications  
Up to 1200 x 1200 rendered dpi black when printing from a computer  
Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color when printing from a computer and 1200-input dpi  
Print speeds vary according to the complexity of the document  
Panorama-size printing  
Method: drop-on-demand thermal inkjet  
Language: PCL3 GUI  
Duty cycle: Up to 3000 printed pages per month  
Basics Guide  
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Chapter 6  
Copy specifications  
Copy resolution up to 4800 x 4800  
Digital image processing  
Up to 50 copies from original (varies by model)  
Zoom to 400%, fit to page (varies by model)  
Copy speeds: black-and-white copies up to 32 copies per minute, color copies up to 31 copies  
per minute  
Scan specifications  
Image editor included  
Integrated OCR software automatically converts scanned text to editable text (if installed)  
Twain-compliant interface  
Resolution: up to 4800 x 4800 dpi optical (varies by model); 19200 dpi enhanced (software)  
Color: 48-bit color, 8-bit grayscale (256 levels of gray)  
Maximum scan size from glass: 21.6 x 30.4 cm (8.5 x 12 inches)  
Fax specifications  
Walk-up black-and-white and color fax capability.  
Up to 75 speed dials (varies by model).  
Up to 90-page memory (varies by model, based on ITU-T Test Image #1 at standard  
resolution). More complicated pages or higher resolution takes longer and uses more memory.  
Manual fax send and receive.  
Automatic busy redial up to five times (varies by model).  
Automatic no-answer redial one time (varies by model).  
Confirmation and activity reports.  
CCITT/ITU Group 3 fax with Error Correction Mode.  
33.6 Kbps transmission.  
3 seconds per page speed at 33.6 Kbps (based on ITU-T Test Image #1 at standard resolution).  
More complicated pages or higher resolution take longer and use more memory.  
Ring detect with automatic fax/answering machine switching.  
Photo (dpi)  
Fine (dpi)  
Standard (dpi)  
200 x 200  
Black  
Color  
200 x 200 (8-bit grayscale)  
200 x 200  
200 x 200 (1-bit)  
200 x 200  
200 x 200  
Physical specifications  
Specification  
Height  
Measurement  
22.1 cm (8.7 inches)  
46.4 cm (18.3 inches)  
39.6 cm (15.6 inches)  
12.0 kg (26.5 pounds)  
Width  
Depth  
Weight  
Power specifications  
Power consumption: 95 watts maximum (average printing)  
Input voltage: AC 100 to 240 V ~ 1 A 50–60 Hz, grounded  
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Environmental specifications  
Recommended operating temperature range: 15º to 30º C (59º to 86º F)  
Allowable operating temperature range: 5º to 40º C (41º to 104º F)  
Humidity: 20% to 80% RH non-condensing  
Non-operating (Storage) temperature range: –40º to 60º C (–40º to 140º F)  
In the presence of high electromagnetic fields, it is possible the output from the HP All-in-One  
may be slightly distorted  
HP recommends using a USB cable less than or equal to 3 m (10 feet) in length to minimize  
injected noise due to potential high electromagnetic fields  
Acoustic information  
If you have Internet access, you can get acoustic information from the HP Web site. Go  
Environmental product stewardship program  
Hewlett-Packard is committed to providing quality products in a environmentally sound manner. For  
information on HP's Environmental product stewardship program, see the onscreen Help.  
Regulatory notices  
The HP All-in-One meets product requirements from regulatory agencies in your country/region. For  
a complete listing of regulatory notices, see the onscreen Help.  
Regulatory model identification number  
For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a Regulatory Model Number. The  
Regulatory Model Number for your product is SDGOB-0605-03. This regulatory number should not  
be confused with the marketing name (HP Photosmart C7100 All-in-One series, etc.) or product  
numbers (Q8192A, etc.).  
Ink cartridge warranty information  
The HP ink cartridge(s) warranty is applicable when the product is used in its designated HP printing  
device. This warranty does not cover HP ink products that have been refilled, remanufactured,  
refurbished, misused, or tampered with.  
During the warranty period the product is covered as long as the HP ink is not depleted and the end  
of warranty date has not been reached. The end of warranty date, in YYYY/MM/DD format, may be  
found on the product as indicated:  
Basics Guide  
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Chapter 6  
Warranty  
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Index  
communication mode 30  
computer modem  
set up with fax 45, 46, 49,  
computer-to-computer  
network 16  
config source (802.3 wired)  
configuration page  
802.11 wireless 29  
802.3 wired 27  
Bluetooth 33  
change measurements 77  
distinctive ringing 42, 54  
DNS server 30  
DNS server (802.3 wired) 28  
DSL, set up with fax 39  
Symbols/Numerics  
10 x 15 cm photo paper  
load 57  
specifications 105  
4 x 6 inch photo paper, load  
802.11 wireless, configuration  
page 29  
802.3 wired, configuration  
page 27  
E
Embedded Web Server  
access using web  
browser 25  
password settings 27  
setup wizard 26  
encryption  
settings 32  
WEP key 18  
envelopes  
A
general information 26  
configuration source 30  
connect  
access point connection 13  
access point HW address 32  
ad hoc network 16  
admin password 27  
ADSL. See DSL  
advanced network settings 24  
after the support period 104  
AirPort 14  
align printer 71  
answer ring pattern 42, 54  
answering machine  
fax tones recorded 90  
set up with fax 48, 49  
authentication type 31  
wired network (Ethernet)  
wireless, with access  
point 13  
specifications 105  
environment  
Environmental product  
stewardship program  
wireless, without access  
point 13  
connection problems  
HP All-in-One does not turn  
environmental  
specifications 107  
EWS. See Embedded Web  
Server  
control panel  
buttons  
F
fax  
features  
copy  
B
answer mode 53  
answer ring pattern 54  
answering machine, set  
make a copy 61  
specifications 106  
correct port test, fax 79  
customer support  
base station. See access point  
connection  
blocked print head 77  
Bluetooth, configuration page  
auto answer 53  
warranty 104  
button  
broadband Internet 14  
D
computer modem, set up  
distinctive ringing 42, 54  
DSL, set up 39  
header 55  
buttons, control panel  
damaged, ink cartridge 100  
default gateway 29  
default gateway (802.3  
wired) 28  
C
cancel  
button  
default settings, restore 23  
device address (Bluetooth) 33  
device name (Bluetooth) 33  
dial tone test, failure 80  
dial-up modem. See computer  
modem  
ISDN line, set up 41  
PBX system, set up 41  
phone cord 78  
rings to answer 54  
set up 34, 77  
CAT-5 Ethernet cable 10  
channel, wireless  
communication 31  
clean  
exterior 73  
settings 53  
glass 72  
lid backing 72  
direction pad  
display  
specifications 106  
test failed 77  
color graphics display  
change language 76  
test setup 55  
Basics Guide  
109  
 
troubleshoot 77  
voice mail, set up 44, 51  
address 26, 27, 29  
settings 24  
load 58  
scan 64  
fax problems  
ISDN line, set up with fax 41  
network  
fax tones recorded 90  
receiving 81, 87  
advanced settings 24  
connection type 26  
interface card 14  
name 31  
J
jams, paper 61, 77  
film  
change original type 64  
load 58  
scan 64  
restore settings 23  
security 18, 96  
status 26  
K
keypad  
firmware version 27  
upgrade 21  
L
network configuration page  
labels  
G
specifications 105  
left arrow  
legal paper  
specifications 105  
letter paper  
specifications 105  
lid backing, clean 72  
line condition test, fax 81  
link  
gateway, default setting 28,  
general information,  
configuration page 26  
glass  
O
OK button  
original type 64  
clean 72  
P
paper  
H
paper sizes 105  
specifications 105  
paper tray capacities 105  
parallel phone system 35  
passkey (Bluetooth) 33  
password, Embedded Web  
Server 27  
configuration 28  
speed 24  
load  
hardware address 29  
hardware address (802.3  
wired) 27  
hardware test, fax 78  
header, fax 55  
help  
use onscreen Help  
Hewlett-Packard Company  
notices  
10 x 15 cm photo paper  
4 x 6 inch photo paper 57  
negatives 58  
original 57  
PBX system, set up with fax  
slides 58  
hostname 27  
PC modem. See computer  
modem  
M
peer-to-peer network 16  
phone cord  
MAC address 27, 29  
maintenance  
I
infrastructure mode 13  
ink  
check 79  
align printer 71  
clean exterior 73  
clean glass 72  
connection, failure 79  
phone line, answer ring  
pattern 54  
phone support 104  
phone support period  
period for support 104  
photo paper  
empty 100  
replace soon 102  
ink cartridges  
damaged 100  
empty 100  
clean lid backing 72  
replace ink cartridges 69  
make a copy 61  
mDNS service name 27  
Media Access Control (MAC)  
address 27, 29  
memory cards  
error message 103  
expired 100  
HP ink depleted 101  
incorrect 99, 103  
missing 100  
non-HP ink 101  
replace 69  
load 57  
specifications 105  
Photosmart Express  
scan to 63  
physical specifications 106  
power specifications 106  
print  
from software application  
specifications 105  
print head  
slots  
missing  
ink cartridge 100  
modem. See computer modem  
replace soon 102  
tips 99  
troubleshoot 76  
interface card 14  
Internet, broadband 14  
IP  
N
negatives  
failure 102  
change original type 64  
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Index  
stalled 101  
print head, blocked 77  
printer found screen,  
Windows 12  
network 22  
restore defaults 23  
environmental  
specifications 107  
fax specifications 106  
paper sizes 105  
paper specifications 105  
paper tray capacities 105  
physical specifications  
power specifications 106  
print specifications 105  
scan specifications 106  
system requirements 105  
weight 106  
setup  
answering machine 48, 49  
button  
printer, align 71  
computer modem 45, 46,  
distinctive ringing 42, 54  
DSL 39  
fax 34  
ISDN line 41  
PBX system 41  
separate fax line 39  
shared phone line 43  
test fax 55  
troubleshoot fax 77  
voice mail 44, 51  
R
radio, turn off 23  
receive fax  
auto answer mode 53  
rings to answer 54  
regulatory notices  
regulatory model  
identification number  
reinstall software 74  
replace ink cartridges 69  
reports  
telephone line, answer ring  
pattern 54  
telephone wall jack, fax 78  
test  
sharing 21  
dial tone 80  
fax test failed 77  
restore network defaults 23  
signal strength 31  
slide and negative film holder  
load 58  
fax hardware 78  
fax line condition 81  
fax port 79  
fax setup 55  
fax test failed 77  
phone cord 79  
right arrow  
rings to answer 54  
RJ-45 plug 10  
slides  
change original type 64  
load 58  
scan 64  
rotate button  
router 10  
telephone wall jack 78  
total packets  
Smart Key 14  
software application, print  
from 67  
software installation  
reinstall 74  
uninstall 74  
specifications. See technical  
information  
speed dial  
send fax 68  
SSID  
troubleshoot 94  
wireless setting 31  
start copy black  
start copy color  
start fax  
S
save  
received 32  
transmitted 32  
total packets received (802.3  
wired) 29  
total packets transmitted (802.3  
wired) 29  
transparencies  
specifications 105  
troubleshoot  
scanned image 62  
scan  
button  
change original type 64  
documents 61  
from control panel 62  
negatives 64  
photos 61  
access point 97  
blocked print head 77  
fax 77  
fax problems 81, 85, 86,  
hardware installation 75  
incorrect measurements  
jams, paper 61, 77  
language, display 76  
low signal 95  
network connection 95  
Passphrase, invalid 97  
printer alignment 76  
printer not found 97  
USB cable 76  
save to computer 62  
save to memory card 63  
save to storage device 63  
scan specifications 106  
slides 64  
to memory card 63  
black  
color  
scan glass  
clean 72  
security  
status, network 26  
subnet mask 27, 29  
subscriber identification code  
support process 104  
system requirements 105  
Bluetooth 33  
network, WEP key 11,  
troubleshoot 18, 19  
send fax  
basic fax 68  
serial phone system 35  
settings  
T
WEP key 96  
wireless setup 97  
technical information  
copy specifications 106  
fax 53  
Basics Guide  
111  
wireless setup wizard 92,  
troubleshooting  
No TCP/IP 93, 97  
Printer not Found 93  
unable to discover device  
using a cable modem  
without a router 94  
U
uninstall software 74  
upgrade to network 21  
URL 26  
USB cable installation 76  
V
visibility (Bluetooth) 33  
voice mail  
set up with fax 44, 51  
W
wall jack test, fax 78  
warranty 104  
WEP key, setup 18  
wireless  
radio, turn off 23  
setup wizard,  
troubleshoot 92, 94  
status 30  
troubleshoot 97  
wireless router 10  
Z
zoom  
button  
112  
HP Photosmart C7100 All-in-One series  

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