Page 4 - Contents; Print
Contents 1 How Do I? ..................................................................................................................................3 2 Get to know the HP All-in-One Printer parts.........................................................................................................
Page 9 - Control panel features
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 Cancel : Stops the current operation. 3 Start Copy Black : Starts a black-and-white copy job. 4...
Page 10 - “Load media” on page 23; Print documents
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 17 Related topics • “Load media” on page 23 • “Recommended papers for printing” on page 21 Print documents To pri...
Page 11 - Print photos
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. Cl...
Page 13 - Print envelopes
8. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click More , and then select the appropriate paper type. NOTE: You cannot print a borderless image if the paper type is set to Plain paper or to a type of paper other than a photo paper. 9. Select the Borderless printing check box if it is not already checked. If...
Page 19 - Select any other print settings that you want, and then click; OK; Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.; Printer Properties
11. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK . Print iron-on transfers 1. Slide the paper guide all the way to the left. 2. Place the iron-on transfer paper in the right side of the tray. The side to be printed onshould face down. 3. Push the paper into the printer until it s...
Page 21 - Print using the maximum dpi
Related topics • “Recommended papers for printing” on page 21 • “Load media” on page 23 • “View the print resolution” on page 19 • “Use printing shortcuts” on page 19 • “Set the default print settings” on page 20 • “Stop the current job” on page 55 Print using the maximum dpi Use maximum dpi mode to...
Page 23 - Set the default print settings
5. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click a printing shortcut. The print settings for the selected printing shortcut are displayed. 6. Change the print settings to those you want in the new printing shortcut. 7. Click Save as and type a name for the new printing shortcut, and then click Save . The pr...
Page 24 - Recommended papers for printing
4 Paper basics You can load many different types and sizes of paper in the HP All-in-One, including letteror A4 paper, photo paper, transparencies, and envelopes.This section contains the following topics: “Load media” on page 23 Recommended papers for printing If you want the best print quality, HP...
Page 25 - To order HP papers and other supplies, go to
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 T...
Page 26 - Select a paper size to continue.
Load media ▲ Select a paper size to continue. Load small-size papera . 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 printside down.Slide stack of paper forward until it stops. NOTE: I...
Page 28 - Remove all paper from the main input tray.
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 envelopeflaps 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. ...
Page 30 - Scan to a computer; To scan to a computer:
5 Scan • Scan to a computer Scan to a computer NOTE: To scan to a computer, the HP All-in-One and computer must be connected and turned on. The HP Photosmart Software must also be installed and running onyour computer prior to copying. ▲ To scan to a computer: Single page scana . Load original. Lift...
Page 31 - Start the; job using the HP Photosmart Software.; Related topics; “Stop the current job” on page 55
Close lid. b . Start scan. Start the Scan job using the HP Photosmart Software. c . Preview and accept. Preview the scanned image and accept. Related topics “Stop the current job” on page 55 Chapter 5 28 Scan Scan
Page 32 - Copy; “Copy documents or photos” on page 29; To make copies, the HP All-in-One and computer must be connected and
6 Copy “Copy documents or photos” on page 29 Copy documents or photos NOTE: To make copies, the HP All-in-One and computer must be connected and turned on. The HP Photosmart Software must also be installed and running on yourcomputer prior to copying. NOTE: Enlarge and reduce copy functionality is n...
Page 33 - Press either; Start Copy Black; or; Start Copy Color
Close lid. c . Start copy. Press either Start Copy Black or Start Copy Color . Related topics “Stop the current job” on page 55 Chapter 6 30 Copy C opy
Page 34 - Work with cartridges; Check the estimated ink levels
7 Work with cartridges • Check the estimated ink levels • Order ink supplies • Automatically clean print cartridges • Manually clean print cartridges • Replace the cartridges • Use ink-backup mode • Cartridge warranty information Check the estimated ink levels You can easily check the ink supply lev...
Page 35 - “Choose the right cartridges” on page 32; Choose the right cartridges; “Order ink supplies” on page 31; Automatically clean print cartridges; “Check the estimated
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...
Page 37 - Repeat if necessary for the other print cartridge.; Replace the cartridges; To replace the cartridges
1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Ink nozzles (do not clean) 8. Hold the print cartridge with the HP logo on top, and insert the print cartridge backinto the slot. Make sure you push the print cartridge in firmly until it snaps into place. 9. Repeat if necessary for the other print cartridge. 10. Gently c...
Page 39 - “Replace the cartridges” on page 34; Cartridge warranty information
d . Close cartridge door. 4. Align cartridges. Related topics • “Choose the right cartridges” on page 32 • “Order ink supplies” on page 31 Use ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to operate the HP All-in-One with only one print cartridge. Theink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is...
Page 42 - HP support; If you have a problem, follow these steps:; HP support by phone; Phone support period
8 Solve a problem This section contains the following topics: • HP support • Setup troubleshooting • Print troubleshooting • Scan troubleshooting • Copy troubleshooting • Errors HP support • Support process • HP support by phone • Additional warranty options Support process If you have a problem, fo...
Page 43 - Additional warranty options; Setup troubleshooting; Troubleshooting common setup issues; “Uninstall and reinstall the software” on page 43
Placing a call Call HP support while you are in front of the computer and the product. Be prepared toprovide the following information: • Product name (HP Deskjet F2400 All-in-One series) • Serial number (located on the back or bottom of the product) • Messages that appear when the situation occurs ...
Page 44 - The product will not turn on; Solution 1: Make sure the power cord is connected
CAUTION: Do not connect the USB cable to the computer until prompted by the software installation screen. This section contains the following topics: • The product will not turn on • After setting up the product, it does not print • The registration screen does not appear • Uninstall and reinstall t...
Page 45 - Solution 2: Press the On button more slowly; After setting up the product, it does not print; Step 1: Press the On button to turn on the product
• Test the power outlet to make sure it is working. Plug in an appliance that youknow works, and see if the appliance has power. If not, then there might be aproblem with the power outlet. • If you plugged the product into a switched outlet, make sure the outlet is switchedon. If it is switched to o...
Page 46 - Uninstall and reinstall the software
Cause: You sent the print job to the default printer, but this product was not the default printer.If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Step 3: Check the connection between the product and computer Solution: Check the connection between the product and computer. Cause: The product...
Page 47 - HP Digital Imaging Monitor; icon appears; Print troubleshooting; Check cartridges; Try the following solutions.
6. Insert the product CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive and then start theSetup program. NOTE: If the Setup program does not appear, locate the setup.exe file on the CD-ROM drive and double-click it. NOTE: If you no longer have the installation CD, you can download the software from www.hp.co...
Page 48 - Step 2: Check the ink levels; Step 1: Make sure you are using genuine HP ink cartridges; “Check the estimated ink levels” on page 31; Check paper; Step 1: Make sure only one type of paper is loaded
• Step 2: Check the ink levels 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. Genuine HP ink cartridgesare designed and tested with HP printers to help you ea...
Page 49 - Step 2: Load the stack of paper correctly; Check product; Solution 1: Align the print cartridges; “Automatically clean print cartridges” on page 32
Step 2: Load the stack of paper correctly Solution: Remove the stack of paper from the input tray, reload the paper, and then slide the paper width guide inward until it stops at the edge of the paper.For more information, see: “Load media” on page 23 Cause: The paper guides were not positioned corr...
Page 50 - Check printer settings; Step 1: Check the print settings; Check the print settings.; Step 2: Verify the paper size setting; Check the printer margins.
Check printer settings Try the following solutions. • Step 1: Check the print settings • Step 2: Verify the paper size setting • Step 3: Check the printer margins Step 1: Check the print settings Solution: Check the print settings. • Check the print settings to see if the color settings are incorrec...
Page 51 - Scan troubleshooting; Scanned image is incorrectly cropped
Make sure the margin settings for the document do not exceed the printable area ofthe product. To check your margin settings 1. Preview your print job before sending it to the product.In most software applications, click the File menu, and then click Print Preview . 2. Check the margins.The product ...
Page 52 - Text is incorrect or missing; Solution 1: Adjust the brightness in the software
want. In that case, turn off autocropping in the HP Solution Center software and cropthe scanned image manually, or not at all. Cause: The software was set to automatically crop scanned pictures. Scanned image shows dotted lines instead of text Solution: Make a black-and-white copy of the original a...
Page 53 - Copy troubleshooting; Parts of the original do not appear or are cut off; Solution 1: Place the original correctly on the glass; The printout is blank
Copy troubleshooting Use this section to solve these copy problems: • Parts of the original do not appear or are cut off • The printout is blank Parts of the original do not appear or are cut off Try the following solutions to resolve the issue. Solutions are listed in order, with the mostlikely sol...
Page 54 - The original was placed incorrectly on the glass.; Solution 2: Check the ink levels in the print cartridges; Check the estimated ink levels remaining in the print cartridges.; Flashing lights
• Solution 1: Place the original correctly on the glass • Solution 2: Check the ink levels in the print cartridges Solution 1: Place the original correctly on the glass Solution: Load your original print side down on the right front corner of the glass. Cause: The original was placed incorrectly on ...
Page 57 - Printing in ink-backup mode
Printing in ink-backup mode Solution: If you receive the ink-backup mode message and two print cartridges are installed in the product, verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has beenremoved from each print cartridge. When plastic tape covers the print cartridgecontacts, the product cannot...
Page 58 - To stop a print job from the HP All-in-One; Press; Cancel; Cancel; It can take a few moments for printing to be cancelled.
9 Stop the current job To stop a print job from the HP All-in-One ▲ 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. Stop the current job 55 Stop th e cu rrent job
Page 60 - 0 Technical information; Notice; Specifications
10 Technical information The technical specifications and international regulatory information for the HP All-in-One areprovided in this section.For additional specifications, see the printed documentation that came with the HP All-in-One.This section contains the following topics: • Notice • Specif...
Page 61 - Environmental product stewardship program
Paper size For a complete list of supported media sizes, see the printer software. Paper weights Plain 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)Photo Paper: Up to 280 g/m² (75 lb) Print specifications • Print speeds vary acco...
Page 64 - Chemical Substances; Regulatory notices; Regulatory model identification number
Chemical Substances HP is committed to providing our customers with information about the chemical substances in ourproducts as needed to comply with legal requirements such as REACH (Regulation EC No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council) . A chemical information report for this prod...
Page 65 - FCC statement; Notice to users in Korea
FCC statement FCC statement 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 t...
Page 66 - Notice to users in Japan about the power cord
Notice to users in Japan about the power cord Regulatory notices 63 Tec hnical info rmat ion
Page 68 - Index
Index A after the support period 40 B blank copy 50 C connection problems HP All-in-One will not turn on 41 copy blank 50missing information 50specifications 58troubleshooting 50 customer support warranty 40 E environment Environmental product stewardship program 58 environmental specifications 57 e...
