HP Officejet 4000 K210
1 How Do I?..................................................................................................................................3 2 Get to know the HP Printer Printer parts................................................................................................................................5 Control panel features................................................................................................................6 3 Print Print documents.................................
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How Do I? Learn how to use your HP Printer • • “Load media” on page 23 “Replace the cartridges” on page 27 How Do I? 1 How Do I? 3
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2 Get to know the HP Printer • • Printer parts Control panel features 1 Control panel 2 Paper-width guide 3 Paper tray 4 Paper tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender) 5 Paper stop 6 Cartridges 7 Front access door 8 Rear USB port 9 Power connection: Use only with the power adapter supplied by HP.
Chapter 2 Control panel features 1 On: Turns the product on or off. When the product is off, a minimal amount of power is still used. To completely remove power, turn off the product, then unplug the power cord. 2 Resume: Instructs the HP Printer to continue after a problem is solved. 3 Cancel: Stops the current operation. 4 Ink status lights: Lights are on when the ink is low, and flash when the print cartridge needs to be serviced.
3 Print Choose a print job to continue. “Print documents” on page 7 “Print photos” on page 8 “Print envelopes” on page 10 “Print on specialty media” on page 11 “Print a Web page” on page 16 Related topics • “Load media” on page 23 • “Recommended papers for printing” on page 21 Print documents Most print settings are automatically handled by the software application.
Chapter 3 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.
6. Click the Paper/Quality tab. 7. Select the appropriate options. • On Layout tab select Portrait or Landscape orientation. • On Paper/Quality tab select the appropriate paper type and print quality from the Media drop-down list. • Click Advanced to select the appropriate paper size from the Paper/Output list. NOTE: For maximum dpi resolution, go to the Paper/Quality tab and select Photo Paper, Best Quality from the Media drop-down list. Make sure you are printing in color.
Chapter 3 9. Select the Borderless printing check box if it is not already checked. If the borderless paper size and paper type are not compatible, the product software displays an alert and allows you to select a different type or size. 10. Click OK, and then click Print or OK in the Print dialog box. NOTE: Do not leave unused photo paper in the paper tray. The paper might start to curl, which could reduce the quality of your printout. Photo paper should be flat before printing.
6. Click the Features tab, and then select the following print settings: • Paper Type: Plain paper • Size: An appropriate envelope size 7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. Related topics • “Load media” on page 23 • “View the print resolution” on page 17 • “Create custom printing shortcuts” on page 18 • “Set the default print settings” on page 19 • “Stop the current job” on page 47 Print on specialty media Print transparencies 1.
Chapter 3 4. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the cards. 5. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 6. Click the Features tab, and then specify the following print settings: • Paper Type: Click More, click Specialty Papers, and then select an appropriate card type. • Print Quality: Normal or Best • Size: An appropriate card size 7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. Print labels 1. Slide the paper guide all the way to the left. 2.
Print brochures 1. Slide the paper guide all the way to the left. 2. Place the paper in the right side of the tray. The side to be printed on should face down. 3. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. 5. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 6. Click the Features tab. 7. Specify the following print settings: • Print Quality: Best • Paper Type: Click More, and then select an appropriate HP inkjet paper.
Chapter 3 7. Click the Features tab, and then specify the following print settings: • Print Quality: Normal • Paper Type: Click More, and then select an appropriate card type. • Size: An appropriate card size 8. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. Print booklets 1. Slide the paper guide all the way to the left. 2. Place plain paper in the right side of the tray. The side to be printed on should face down. 3. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 4.
Print posters 1. Slide the paper guide all the way to the left. 2. Place plain paper in the right side of the tray. The side to be printed on should face down. 3. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. 5. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 6. Click the Features tab, and then specify the following print settings: • Paper Type: Plain Paper • Orientation: Portrait or Landscape • Size: An appropriate paper size 7.
Chapter 3 Related topics • “Recommended papers for printing” on page 21 • “Load media” on page 23 • “View the print resolution” on page 17 • “Create custom printing shortcuts” on page 18 • “Set the default print settings” on page 19 • “Stop the current job” on page 47 Print a Web page You can print a Web page from your Web browser on the HP Printer. If you use Internet Explorer (6.0 or higher) or Firefox (2.
displays the optimized dots per inch (dpi) that the HP Printer printer will print. Printing in maximum dpi is supported on the following paper-types only: • • • • HP Premium Plus Photo Paper HP Premium Photo Paper HP Advanced Photo Paper Photo Hagaki Printing in maximum dpi takes longer than printing with other settings and requires a large amount of disk space. To print in Maximum dpi mode 1. Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray. 2. On the File menu in your software application, click Print.
Chapter 3 7. In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the type of paper that you have loaded. 8. Click the Resolution button to view the print resolution dpi. Create custom printing shortcuts Use printing shortcuts to print with print settings that you use often. The printer software has several specially designed printing shortcuts that are available in the Printing Shortcuts list. NOTE: When you select a printing shortcut the appropriate printing options are automatically displayed.
5. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click the printing shortcut that you want to delete. 6. Click Delete. The printing shortcut is removed from the list. NOTE: Only the shortcuts that you have created can be deleted. The original HP shortcuts cannot be deleted. Set the default print settings If there are settings that you frequently use for printing, you might want to make them the default print settings so they are already set when you open the Print dialog box from within your software application.
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4 Paper basics You can load many different types and sizes of paper in the HP Printer, including letter or A4 paper, photo paper, transparencies, and envelopes. “Load media” on page 23 Recommended papers for printing If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers that are specifically designed for the type of project you are printing. Depending on your country/region, some of these papers might not be available.
Chapter 4 paper. It features ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors. It is acid-free for longer lasting documents. HP Office Paper HP Office Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. It is suitable for copies, drafts, memos, and other everyday documents. It features ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors. It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.
Load media Load small-size paper a. Slide paper-width guide to the left. Slide paper-width guide to the left. b. Load paper. Insert stack of photo paper into photo tray with short edge forward and print side down. Slide stack of paper forward until it stops. NOTE: If the photo paper you are using has perforated tabs, load photo paper so that tabs are closest to you. Slide paper-width guide to the right until it stops at edge of paper. Load full-size paper a. Slide paper-width guide to the left.
Chapter 4 Paper basics Load envelopes a. Slide paper-width guide to the left. Slide paper-width guide to the left. Remove all paper from the main input tray. b. Load envelopes. Insert one or more envelopes into far-right side of the input tray, with envelope flaps on left and facing up. Slide stack of envelopes forward until it stops. Slide paper-width guide to the right against stack of envelopes until it stops.
5 Work with cartridges • • • • • • Check the estimated ink levels Order ink supplies Automatically clean print cartridges Replace the cartridges Use ink-backup mode Cartridge warranty information Check the estimated ink levels NOTE: If you have installed a refilled or remanufactured cartridge, or a cartridge that has been used in another printer, the ink level indicator might be inaccurate or unavailable. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only.
Chapter 5 Order ink supplies For a list of cartridge numbers, use the software that came with the HP Printer to find out the reorder number. Find the cartridge number 1. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog box. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Features tab, and then click the Printer Services button. The Printer Toolbox appears. 2.
Automatically clean print cartridges If your printed pages are faded or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges might be low on ink or might need to be cleaned. For more information, see “Check the estimated ink levels” on page 25. If the print cartridges are not low on ink, clean the print cartridges automatically. CAUTION: Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridge. Work with cartridges To clean the print cartridges 1.
Chapter 5 b. Remove plastic tape using pink pull tab. Work with cartridges c. Line up colored shaped icons, then slide cartridge into slot until it clicks into place. d. Close cartridge door.
Related topics • “Choose the right cartridges” on page 26 • “Order ink supplies” on page 26 Use ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to operate the HP Printer with only one print cartridge. The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the print cartridge carriage. During ink-backup mode, the product can only print jobs from the computer. NOTE: When the HP Printer operates in ink-backup mode, a message is displayed on screen.
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6 Solve a problem This section contains the following topics: • • • • HP support Setup troubleshooting Print troubleshooting Errors HP support • • • Support process HP support by phone Additional warranty options If you have a problem, follow these steps: 1. Check the documentation that came with the product. 2. Visit the HP online support Web site at www.hp.com/support. HP online support is available to all HP customers.
Chapter 6 Placing a call Call HP support while you are in front of the computer and the product.
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Chapter 6 Additional warranty options Extended service plans are available for the HP Printer 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. Setup troubleshooting This section contains setup troubleshooting information for the product.
• • • 1 Power connection 2 Power cord and adapter If you are using a power strip, make sure the power strip is on. Or, try plugging the product directly into a 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 product into a switched outlet, make sure the outlet is switched on.
Chapter 6 • Step 3: Check the connection between the product and computer Step 1: Press the On button to turn on the product Solution: Look at the On button located on the product. If it is not lit, the product is turned off. Make sure the power cord is firmly connected to the product and plugged into a power outlet. Press the On button to turn on the product. Cause: The product might not have been turned on. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
3. Select HP Officejet 4000 K210 Printer Driver Software 14.0 Rel.7, and then click Change/Remove. Follow the onscreen instructions. 4. Disconnect the product from your computer. 5. Restart your computer. NOTE: It is important that you disconnect the product before restarting your computer. Do not connect the product to your computer until after you have reinstalled the software. 6. Insert the product CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive and then start the Setup program.
Chapter 6 • • • • • Check paper Check product Check printer settings Reset the product Contact HP support Check cartridges Try the following solutions. • • • Step 1: Make sure you are using genuine HP ink cartridges Step 2: Check the ink levels Step 3: Clean the print cartridge contacts Step 1: Make sure you are using genuine HP ink cartridges Solution: Check to see if your ink cartridges are genuine HP ink cartridges. HP recommends that you use genuine HP ink cartridges.
Make sure you have the following materials available: • Dry foam rubber swabs, lint-free cloth, or any soft material that will not come apart or leave fibers. TIP: Coffee filters are lint-free and work well for cleaning print cartridges. • Distilled, filtered, or bottled water (tap water might contain contaminants that can damage the print cartridges). CAUTION: Do not use platen cleaners or alcohol to clean the print cartridge contacts. These can damage the print cartridge or the product.
Chapter 6 9. Repeat if necessary for the other print cartridge. 10. Gently close the print cartridge door and plug the power cord into the back of the product. Cause: The print cartridge contacts needed to be cleaned. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Check paper Try the following solutions.
Solution 1: Align the print cartridges Solution: Aligning the print cartridges can help ensure high-quality output. To align the print cartridges from the HP Officejet Software 1. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the paper tray. 2. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. In the Print Settings area, click Printer Toolbox. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog box.
Chapter 6 Step 1: Check the print settings Solution: Check the print settings. • Check the print settings to see if the color settings are incorrect. For example, check to see if the document is set to print in grayscale. Or, check to see if advanced color settings such as saturation, brightness, or color tone, are set to modify the appearance of colors. • Check the print quality setting and make sure it matches the type of paper loaded in the product.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Reset the product Solution: Turn off the product, and then unplug the power cord. Plug the power cord back in, and then press the On button to turn on the product. Cause: The product experienced an error. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Contact HP support Solution: Contact HP support for service. Go to: www.hp.com/support.
Chapter 6 (continued) On light Resume light Check Print Cartridge lights Description Solution On Off Both blinking. The print cartridge (s) may be defective. 1. The product is out of paper. Load paper and press Resume. The product has a paper jam. Clear the paper jam, and then press Resume. On Blinking Off 2. 3. Fast blinking Off Off The front access door or the print cartridge access door is open. Close the front access door or the print cartridge access door.
(continued) On light Resume light Check Print Cartridge lights Description Solution 3. 4. Wait a minute, then plug the power cord back in. Turn on the product. If the problem persists, contact HP Support. On Off On Print cartridges are getting low on ink. Replace one or both print cartridges when print quality is no longer acceptable. On Off Tri-color print cartridge light On The tri-color print cartridge is getting low on ink.
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Stop the current job To stop a print job from the HP Printer ▲ Press Cancel on the control panel. If the print job does not stop, press Cancel again. It can take a few moments for printing to be cancelled.
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Technical information The technical specifications and international regulatory information for the HP Printer are provided in this section. For additional specifications, see the printed documentation that came with the HP Printer. This section contains the following topics: • Notice • Specifications • Environmental product stewardship program • Regulatory notices Notice Hewlett-Packard Company notices The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
Chapter 8 Paper weights Letter Paper: 75 to 90 g/m² (20 to 24 lb) Legal Paper: 75 to 90 g/m² (20 to 24 lb) Envelopes: 75 to 90 g/m² (20 to 24 lb) Cards: Up to 200 g/m² (110-lb index maximum) Technical information Photo Paper: Up to 280 g/m² (75-lb index maximum) Print resolution To find out about the printer resolution, see the printer software. For more information, see “View the print resolution” on page 17. Cartridge yield Visit www.hp.
• • Energy Savings information: To determine the ENERGY STAR® qualification status for this product, see “Power consumption” on page 51. Recycled Materials: For more information regarding recycling of HP products, please visit: www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/ Paper use This product is suited for the use of recycled paper according to DIN 19309 and EN 12281:2002.
Chapter 8 English Français Deutsch Italiano Español Česky Dansk Bortskaffelse af affaldsudstyr for brugere i private husholdninger i EU Dette symbol på produktet eller på dets emballage indikerer, at produktet ikke må bortskaffes sammen med andet husholdningsaffald. I stedet er det dit ansvar at bortskaffe affaldsudstyr ved at aflevere det på dertil beregnede indsamlingssteder med henblik på genbrug af elektrisk og elektronisk affaldsudstyr.
1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council). A chemical information report for this product can be found at: www.hp.com/go/reach. Regulatory notices Technical information The HP Printer meets product requirements from regulatory agencies in your country/region.
Chapter 8 FCC statement FCC statement Technical information The United States Federal Communications Commission (in 47 CFR 15.105) has specified that the following notice be brought to the attention of users of this product. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Technical information Notice to users in Japan about the power cord HP Officejet 4000 K210 declaration of conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to ISO/IEC 17050-1 and EN 17050-1 Supplier's Name: Supplier's Address: declares, that the product Product Name and Model: Regulatory Model Number: 1) Product Options: Power adaptor(s) Option: DoC #: SNPRB-0921-02-E Hewlett-Packard Company 20, Jia Feng Road Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone Pudong, Shanghai, PRC 200131 HP Officejet 4000 K210 SNPRB-0921-02 All 0
Chapter 8 European Union Regulatory Notice European Union Regulatory Notice Technical information Products bearing the CE marking comply with the following EU Directives: Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC EMC Directive 2004/108/EC EuP Directive 2005/32/EC CE compliance of this product is valid only if powered with the correct CE-marked AC adapter provided by HP.
Index A after the support period 33 C connection problems HP All-in-One will not turn on 34 customer support warranty 34 E environment Environmental product stewardship program 50 environmental specifications 49 error messages 43 reinstall 36 uninstall 36 support process 31 system requirements 49 T technical information environmental specifications 49 system requirements 49 troubleshoot setup 34 troubleshooting error messages 43 print 37 U ink-backup mode 29 Index uninstall software 36 I W warrant
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