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HP Photosmart C7100 All-in-One series
Basics Guide
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HP Photosmart C7100 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..............................................................................................106 Scan specifications..............................................................................................106 Fax specifications................................................................................................106 Physical specifications.........................................................................................106 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 Control panel 2 Color graphics display (also referred to as the display) 3 Ink cartridge door 4 Output tray 5 Main input tray (also referred to as the input tray) 6 Paper tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender) 7 Photo tray 8 Paper-length guide for the main input tray 9 On button 10 Front USB port for your camera or other storage device 11 Memory card slots and Photo light 12 Wireless radio light and Bluetooth light 4 HP P
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HP All-in-One overview (continued) Label Description 13 Slide and Negative Film holder 14 Slide and Negative Film light 15 Lid 16 Lid backing 17 Glass Label Description 1 Slide and Negative Film light power port 2 Ethernet port 3 Rear USB port 4 1-LINE (fax) and 2-EXT (phone) ports 5 Rear door 6 Power connection 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 Keypad: Enters fax numbers, values, or text. 2 Copy Menu: Selects copy options, such as number of copies, paper size, and paper type. 3 Start Copy Black: Starts a black-and-white copy. 4 Start Copy Color: Starts a color copy. 5 Scan Menu: Opens the Scan Menu where you can select a destination for your scan. 6 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 alrea
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HP All-in-One overview (continued) Label Name and Description 20 Reprints: Scans a photo and prints it. 21 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. 22 Photosmart Express: Launches the Photosmart Express menu for printing, saving, editing, and sharing photos. 23 Zoom Out: Zooms out to show more
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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 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 Sof
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Network setup 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
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Chapter 2 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 n
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Network setup 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
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Chapter 2 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 netwo
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Network setup 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
