Manual

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Install both the black and color cartridges correctly.
For more information, see
Replace the ink cartridges.
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Check the estimated ink levels in the cartridges to make sure there is sufficient ink.
For more information, see
Check the estimated ink levels.
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Always turn off the printer with the
(Power) button to allow the printer to protect the nozzles.
Paper loading tips
For more information, also see
Load paper.
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Ensure the paper loaded in the tray matches the currently set paper size for the printer. For
more information, see
Set the paper size for the printer.
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Load a stack of paper (not just one page). All the paper in the stack should be of the same size
and type to avoid a paper jam.
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Load paper with the print-side down.
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Ensure that paper loaded in the input tray lays flat and the edges are not bent or torn.
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Adjust the paper-width guides in the input tray to fit snugly against all paper. Make sure the
guides do not bend the paper in the tray.
Printer settings tips (Windows)
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To change default print settings, click Print, and then click Set Preferences in the HP printer
software.
For information on opening your HP printer software, see
Open the HP printer software
(Windows).
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To select the number of pages to print per sheet, on the Layout tab of the printer driver, select
the appropriate option from the Pages per Sheet drop-down list.
NOTE: The preview on the Layout tab cannot reflect what you select from the Pages per Sheet
Layout, the Booklet, or the Page Borders drop-down lists.
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If you want to change the page orientation, set it in your application interface.
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To view more printing settings, on the Layout or Paper/Quality tab of the printer driver, click the
Advanced button to open the Advanced Options dialog box.
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Print in Grayscale: Allows you to print a black and white document using the black ink only.
Select Black Ink Only, and then click the OK button.
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Pages per Sheet Layout: Helps you specify the order of the pages if you print document in
more than two pages per sheet.
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Borderless Printing: Select this feature to print photos without border. Not all paper types
support this feature. You will see an alert icon beside the option if the selected paper type
in the Media drop-down list does not support it.
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Layout: This feature only works with the duplex printing. If the image is larger than the
printable area, select this feature to scale the page content to be within the smaller margins
so that extra pages are not created.
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HP Real Life Technologies: This feature smooths and sharpens images and graphics for
improved print quality.
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