Ways to Set up HP Photosmart C6100 All-in-One

The HP Photosmart C6100 series of printers consists of two models, the C6150 plus the C6180. These printers come equipped having a scanner unit and a few may well also function as a copier or fax machine. The C6100 series is compatible with Macintosh and Windows operating systems; nevertheless, you might must set up the proper computer software drivers for the printer to function adequately. For those who no longer possess the installation CD that came packaged with all the printer, it is possible to download an installer straight from HP's web site.

Directions

Direct your Internet browser for the http://www.hp.com web page. Enter 'Photosmart C6100' in to the input field in the upper appropriate corner with the web page. Overview the entries beneath the 'Select a product' header and click around the hyperlink that corresponds for your precise printer model.

Click around the 'Software & Driver Downloads' hyperlink. Click around the pull-down menu and pick your computer's operating system from the list of options. Click around the 'Next' button. Click around the 'Driver -- Solution Installation Software' hyperlink and choose the most recent driver download hyperlink. Click around the 'Download' button and save the installer application for your computer.

Align the printer's control panel faceplate over the buttons around the control panel. Push the faceplate onto the control panel. Press down around the edges of your faceplate until you feel them snap into place.

Pull out the bottom paper tray and push the paper guides outward. Fill the bottom paper tray with paper and then slide the guides snug against the paper stack. Close the bottom paper tray. Lift the paper output tray and locate the photo paper tray. Fill the photo paper tray with photo paper. Lower the paper output tray and pull out the output tray extender.

Plug 1 end of your power cord in to the power adapter. Connect the power adapter for the port around the rear panel on the printer, near the left edge. Plug the remaining end with the power cord into a wall outlet.

Press the power button, located in the upper appropriate corner from the printer's control panel. Grip the front edge from the control panel and lift up to open the printer access door. Lift the six latches located in the interior from the printer.

Insert the ink cartridges in to the slots inside in the printer, according towards the colors on each slot. Push each cartridge into place and lower the retaining latch. Close the printer access door. Examine the printer's display and press the 'OK' button. Follow the directions around the display.

Plug the USB cable in to the port located around the rear on the printer, above the power port. When you are using a Macintosh, connect the other end of your cable towards the computer at this time. Launch the installer application that you have downloaded and follow the on-screen guidelines. Windows users will be prompted to connect the USB cable in the proper time.