HP C 4240 Printer Instruction Manual

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Load originals and load paper 

7 Print from your computer
The HP All-in-One can be used with any software application that allows printing. You
can print a range of projects, such as borderless images, newsletters, greeting cards,
iron-on transfers, and posters.
This section contains the following topics:
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Print from a software application
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Make the HP All-in-One the default printer
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Change the print settings for the current job
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Change the default print settings
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Printing shortcuts
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Perform special print jobs
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Stop a print...

Make the HP All-in-One the default printer
You can set the HP All-in-One as the default printer to use from all software applications.
This means that the HP All-in-One is automatically selected in the printer list when you
select Print from the  File menu in a software application. The default printer is also printed
to automatically wh en you click the Print button in the toolbar of most software
applications. For more information, see the Windows Help.
Change the print settings  for the current job...

5.Click the  Features  tab.
6. In the  Resizing Options  area, click the appropriate paper size from the  Size list.
The following table lists the suggested paper size settings for the different types of
paper you can load in the input tray. Make sure to look at the long list of choices in
the  Size  list to see if a defined paper size already exists for the type of paper you are
using.
Paper typeSuggested paper size settings
CD/DVD tattoo paper5 x 7 in.
Copier, multi-purpose, or
plain papersLetter or...

View the print resolution
The printer software displays the print resolution in dots per inch (dpi). The dpi varies
according to the paper type and print quality that you select in the printer software.
To view the print resolution
1.Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray.
2. On the  File menu in your software application, click  Print.
3. Make sure the HP All-in-One  is the selected printer.
4. Click the button that opens the  Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application,...

To change the page orientation
1.Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray.
2. On the  File menu in your software application, click  Print.
3. Make sure the HP All-in-One is the selected printer.
4. Click the button that opens the  Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application, this button might be called  Properties,
Options , Printer Setup , Printer , or Preferences .
5. Click the  Features  tab.
6. In the  Basic Options  area, click one of the following:
• Click  Portrait to...

To preview your print job
1.Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray.
2. On the  File menu in your software application, click  Print.
3. Make sure the HP All-in-One  is the selected printer.
4. Click the button that opens the  Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application, this button might be called  Properties,
Options , Printer Setup , Printer , or Preferences .
5. Select the print settings appropriate for your project on each of the tabs in the dialog
box.
Change the defa...

Create printing shortcuts
In addition to the printing shortcuts that are available in the Printing Shortcuts list, you
can create your own printing shortcuts.
If you frequently print on transparency film, fo r example, you can create a printing shortcut
by selecting the Presentation Printing shortcut, changing the paper type to HP Premium
Inkjet Transparency Film, and then saving the modified shortcut under a new name; for
example, Transparency Presentations. After cr eating the printing shortcut,...

•Print using Maximum dpi
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Print on both sides of the page
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Print a multiple-page document as a booklet
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Print multiple pages on a single sheet
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Print a multiple-page document in reverse order
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Reverse an image for iron-on transfers
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Print on transparencies
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Print a group of addresses on labels or envelopes
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Print a poster
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Print a Web page
Print a borderless image
Borderless printing lets you print to the top, bottom, and side edges of 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6
inch) HP Premium Plus Photo Papers with...

To print a photo on photo paper
1.Remove all paper from the input tray, and then load the photo paper print side down.
2. On the  File menu in your software application, click  Print.
3. Make sure the HP All-in-One is the selected printer.
4. Click the button that opens the  Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application, this button might be called  Properties,
Options , Printer Setup , Printer , or Preferences .
5. Click the  Features  tab.
6. In the  Basic Options  area, select the...