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HP Photosmart C6100 All-in-One series
Basics Guide
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HP Photosmart C6100 All-in-One series Basics Guide
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Contents 1 HP All-in-One overview.........................................................................................3 The HP All-in-One at a glance.................................................................................4 Control panel features.............................................................................................5 Use the HP Photosmart software............................................................................7 Find more information..................
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Copy specifications..............................................................................................108 Scan specifications..............................................................................................108 Fax specifications................................................................................................108 Physical specifications.........................................................................................108 Power specifications............
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HP All-in-One overview HP All-in-One overview 1 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 feature
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Chapter 1 The HP All-in-One at a glance Label Description 1 Automatic document feeder 2 Color graphics display (also referred to as the display) 3 Output tray 4 Paper-width guide for the main input tray 5 Main input tray (also referred to as the input tray) 6 Paper tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender) 7 Paper-width and paper-length guides for the photo tray 8 Paper-length guide for the main input tray 9 Photo tray 10 Ink cartridge door 11 Front USB port for your camera or other
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HP All-in-One overview (continued) Label Description 14 Glass 15 Lid backing Label Description 1 Ethernet port 2 Rear USB port * 3 Power connection 4 1-LINE (fax) and 2-EXT (phone) ports 5 Rear door * Use only with the power adapter supplied by HP. Control panel features The following diagram and related table provide a quick reference to the HP All-in-One control panel features. Basics Guide 5
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Chapter 1 Label Name and Description 1 Color graphics display (also referred to as the display): Displays menus, photos, and messages. The display can be pulled up and angled for better viewing. 2 Back button: Returns to the previous screen on the display. 3 Preview: Displays a preview of a copy or photo job. 4 Setup: Presents the Setup Menu for generating reports, changing fax and network settings, and accessing tools and preferences. 5 Help: Opens the Help Menu menu on the display where you ca
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HP All-in-One overview (continued) Label Name and Description 20 Scan Menu: Opens the Scan Menu where you can select a destination for your scan. 21 Copy Menu: Selects copy options, such as number of copies, paper size, and paper type. 22 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. 23 Photosmart
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Chapter 1 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 (Wind
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Network setup Network setup 2 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. Wired network setup Connect to a wireless network with an Integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network access point (802.11). setup 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 n
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Chapter 2 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
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Network setup 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 com
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Chapter 2 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. 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 app
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Network setup 5. From the HP Installer dialog, select your language and the HP All-in-One you want to connect. 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 wirel
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Chapter 2 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,
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Network setup 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.
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Chapter 2 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 t
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Network setup 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 yo
