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... the printer software setup program 14 Installing other software ...15 3 Using print cartridges and accessories Using the print cartridges ...18 Supported print cartridges 18 Inserting the print cartridges 18 To install or replace a print cartridge 19 Aligning the print cartridges 20 Cleaning the print cartridges 21 To clean the print cartridges automatically 21 For Windows 21 For Macintosh 22 Maintaining the print cartridges 22 Storing the print cartridges 22 Printing with a single print cartridge 23 Calibrating the color ...24 Installing the optional automatic two-sided printing...
... the printer software setup program 14 Installing other software ...15 3 Using print cartridges and accessories Using the print cartridges ...18 Supported print cartridges 18 Inserting the print cartridges 18 To install or replace a print cartridge 19 Aligning the print cartridges 20 Cleaning the print cartridges 21 To clean the print cartridges automatically 21 For Windows 21 For Macintosh 22 Maintaining the print cartridges 22 Storing the print cartridges 22 Printing with a single print cartridge 23 Calibrating the color ...24 Installing the optional automatic two-sided printing...
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... be in Ink-backup Printing Mode 91 Blank page printed ...92 Check for empty print cartridges 92 The protective tape on the print cartridge nozzle has not been removed. ........ 92 Check media settings 92 Something on the page is missing or incorrect 92 Check margin settings 92 The printer may be in Ink-backup Printing Mode 92 Verify the ink levels of the print cartridges 92 The print cartridges may need to be cleaned 92 Check color print settings 92 Check the print location and length of USB cable 93 ENWW...
... be in Ink-backup Printing Mode 91 Blank page printed ...92 Check for empty print cartridges 92 The protective tape on the print cartridge nozzle has not been removed. ........ 92 Check media settings 92 Something on the page is missing or incorrect 92 Check margin settings 92 The printer may be in Ink-backup Printing Mode 92 Verify the ink levels of the print cartridges 92 The print cartridges may need to be cleaned 92 Check color print settings 92 Check the print location and length of USB cable 93 ENWW...
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... the printer lights ...110 8 HP supplies and accessories Ordering printing supplies through the Toolbox 116 Accessories ...117 Automatic two-sided printing accessory 117 USB cable ...117 Network interface ...117 Supplies ...118 Print cartridges ...118 Photo papers ...118 Inkjet papers ...119 Transparency films ...119 Specialty papers ...119 Greeting cards ...120 Brochure papers ...120 9 Customer support and warranty Obtaining electronic support ...122 HP Instant Support ...123 HP Telephone Support ...124 Before you call ...124 Telephone support numbers 124 Hewlett-Packard Limited...
... the printer lights ...110 8 HP supplies and accessories Ordering printing supplies through the Toolbox 116 Accessories ...117 Automatic two-sided printing accessory 117 USB cable ...117 Network interface ...117 Supplies ...118 Print cartridges ...118 Photo papers ...118 Inkjet papers ...119 Transparency films ...119 Specialty papers ...119 Greeting cards ...120 Brochure papers ...120 9 Customer support and warranty Obtaining electronic support ...122 HP Instant Support ...123 HP Telephone Support ...124 Before you call ...124 Telephone support numbers 124 Hewlett-Packard Limited...
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..., energy consumption, and the regulatory model number. Describes the printer parts and explains how to connect using a USB cable, how to install the printer software, how to connect to a network, and how to connect to print on various media types and sizes. Explains six-ink printing, which keeps track of Conformity - Helps you solve common printer problems such as paper jams or software installation issues, and printing problems such as ink level information, print cartridge maintenance, and links to troubleshooting instructions), HP Instant Support, and the myPrintMileage Web site...
..., energy consumption, and the regulatory model number. Describes the printer parts and explains how to connect using a USB cable, how to install the printer software, how to connect to a network, and how to connect to print on various media types and sizes. Explains six-ink printing, which keeps track of Conformity - Helps you solve common printer problems such as paper jams or software installation issues, and printing problems such as ink level information, print cartridge maintenance, and links to troubleshooting instructions), HP Instant Support, and the myPrintMileage Web site...
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... Install Printer Driver. 4. ENWW Configuring the printer (Windows) 9 Configuring the printer (Windows) You can connect the printer directly to a computer, or you can share the printer on the computer screen. Installing printer software and sharing the printer When setting up the printer, HP recommends that you connect the printer after you install the software because the installation program is recommended that you install the Toolbox, which provides status and maintenance information about your computer with USB cables without reinstalling the printing software...
... Install Printer Driver. 4. ENWW Configuring the printer (Windows) 9 Configuring the printer (Windows) You can connect the printer directly to a computer, or you can share the printer on the computer screen. Installing printer software and sharing the printer When setting up the printer, HP recommends that you connect the printer after you install the software because the installation program is recommended that you install the Toolbox, which provides status and maintenance information about your computer with USB cables without reinstalling the printing software...
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... lines are missing from the Printer Propertiessettings. If the cartridge is out of ink, replace it. For Windows You can clean the print cartridges from the Toolbox or the printer driver. 1. Load plain paper into the input tray (see Changing print settings.) 3. See Toolbox overview for more information. -orOpen the printer driver (see Loading media in the input tray). 2. Click Align Print Cartridges and follow the onscreen instructions. In the Configuration Settings area, select Align. 4. To clean the print cartridges automatically The print cartridges have microscopic nozzles...
... lines are missing from the Printer Propertiessettings. If the cartridge is out of ink, replace it. For Windows You can clean the print cartridges from the Toolbox or the printer driver. 1. Load plain paper into the input tray (see Changing print settings.) 3. See Toolbox overview for more information. -orOpen the printer driver (see Loading media in the input tray). 2. Click Align Print Cartridges and follow the onscreen instructions. In the Configuration Settings area, select Align. 4. To clean the print cartridges automatically The print cartridges have microscopic nozzles...
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...-color, photo, and gray photo ink nozzles face down and that the black print cartridges are needed. Open the HP Printer Utility. 3. If the plastic tape has been removed from the printer, store it is shipped with the ink nozzles face up. 22 Chapter 3 Using print cartridges and accessories ENWW Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. Storing the print cartridges When a cartridge is out of warranty or contact HP customer service. If you still find a problem in the printer. Load...
...-color, photo, and gray photo ink nozzles face down and that the black print cartridges are needed. Open the HP Printer Utility. 3. If the plastic tape has been removed from the printer, store it is shipped with the ink nozzles face up. 22 Chapter 3 Using print cartridges and accessories ENWW Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. Storing the print cartridges When a cartridge is out of warranty or contact HP customer service. If you still find a problem in the printer. Load...
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... HP supplies and accessories). Click the Features tab. 4. For Windows 2000 and Windows XP, verify that the duplex unit is installed and that the auto-duplex feature is disabled. Make sure that is installed on the Booklet Layout drop-down list. 7. dropdown list. Open the printer driver (see Loading media in the input tray). 2. On the Two-sided printing drop-down list, select Use Auto-Duplex Unit. 5. See Performing manual...
... HP supplies and accessories). Click the Features tab. 4. For Windows 2000 and Windows XP, verify that the duplex unit is installed and that the auto-duplex feature is disabled. Make sure that is installed on the Booklet Layout drop-down list. 7. dropdown list. Open the printer driver (see Loading media in the input tray). 2. On the Two-sided printing drop-down list, select Use Auto-Duplex Unit. 5. See Performing manual...
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... printer's manual duplex capabilities. (For a list of supported custom-sized media, see Understanding specifications for supported media.) NOTE You can also access this feature from a computer using these media types. ● Several kinds of media require a specific orientation when you want to the printer specifications. For Windows, adjust the ink drying time on both sides of a page, such as letterhead, preprinted paper, and paper with watermarks and prepunched holes. Jams might occur with these types of media for printing...
... printer's manual duplex capabilities. (For a list of supported custom-sized media, see Understanding specifications for supported media.) NOTE You can also access this feature from a computer using these media types. ● Several kinds of media require a specific orientation when you want to the printer specifications. For Windows, adjust the ink drying time on both sides of a page, such as letterhead, preprinted paper, and paper with watermarks and prepunched holes. Jams might occur with these types of media for printing...
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... the page is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. Load the appropriate paper (see HP supplies and accessories.) To make automatically printing on both sides the default setting for the HP Photosmart Pro B8300 series printer. Be sure Allow Manual Duplexing is printed. Advantages of using the duplex unit ● Print on both sides of a page without manually reloading the page. ● Print long documents quickly and efficiently. ● Use less paper by printing on both sides of the page is disabled. Open the printer driver (see Changing print settings...
... the page is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. Load the appropriate paper (see HP supplies and accessories.) To make automatically printing on both sides the default setting for the HP Photosmart Pro B8300 series printer. Be sure Allow Manual Duplexing is printed. Advantages of using the duplex unit ● Print on both sides of a page without manually reloading the page. ● Print long documents quickly and efficiently. ● Use less paper by printing on both sides of the page is disabled. Open the printer driver (see Changing print settings...
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... printer model and firmware version number. HP Instant Support helps you when a firmware or driver update is a suite of specific device errors Provides immediate access to information that are available for solutions to common printer problems such as paper jams or software installation issues, and printing problems such as information about your device: ● Easy access to contact HP. You must have Internet access to register the printer and display printer hardware information. Register your printer usage, using the printer, troubleshooting...
... printer model and firmware version number. HP Instant Support helps you when a firmware or driver update is a suite of specific device errors Provides immediate access to information that are available for solutions to common printer problems such as paper jams or software installation issues, and printing problems such as information about your device: ● Easy access to contact HP. You must have Internet access to register the printer and display printer hardware information. Register your printer usage, using the printer, troubleshooting...
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... support information. Select Photosmart Pro B8300 series and click Launch Utility. Using the HP Printer Utility (Macintosh) The HP Printer Utility contains tools to calibrate the printer, clean the print cartridges, print a test page, print a configuration page for the printer and information about HP products and supplies. Select Applications, select Utilities, and then select HP Printer Selector. 3. Double-click the Macintosh HD icon on the HP Inkjet Toolbox Panel menu: ● Sample Page: Prints a sample page to view the print output quality. ● Supplies Status: Shows print...
... support information. Select Photosmart Pro B8300 series and click Launch Utility. Using the HP Printer Utility (Macintosh) The HP Printer Utility contains tools to calibrate the printer, clean the print cartridges, print a test page, print a configuration page for the printer and information about HP products and supplies. Select Applications, select Utilities, and then select HP Printer Selector. 3. Double-click the Macintosh HD icon on the HP Inkjet Toolbox Panel menu: ● Sample Page: Prints a sample page to view the print output quality. ● Supplies Status: Shows print...
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.... Check the print cartridge initialization When print cartridges are not covered and the printer is in a cool, dry location. If the printer is on and working properly. 88 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ENWW See Printer specifications and Declaration of Conformity for voltage requirements. See Customer support and warranty. Check the printer software installation Make sure the printer is connected firmly to align the print cartridges. Check printer vents The printer vents are not using a phone cord to connect the printer. ● The network hub, switch...
.... Check the print cartridge initialization When print cartridges are not covered and the printer is in a cool, dry location. If the printer is on and working properly. 88 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ENWW See Printer specifications and Declaration of Conformity for voltage requirements. See Customer support and warranty. Check the printer software installation Make sure the printer is connected firmly to align the print cartridges. Check printer vents The printer vents are not using a phone cord to connect the printer. ● The network hub, switch...
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... is removed from the Estimated Ink Level tab. Verify the clear protective tape is installed, check the ink levels of the print cartridges from the print cartridge nozzle (see Inserting the print cartridges). Check media settings ● Make sure you select the correct print quality settings in the printer driver for the media loaded in Ink-backup Printing Mode. See Setting minimum margins. The printer enters Ink-backup Printing Mode when one . Replace the missing print cartridge with a new one of the print cartridges is missing or incorrect Check margin settings Make sure...
... is removed from the Estimated Ink Level tab. Verify the clear protective tape is installed, check the ink levels of the print cartridges from the print cartridge nozzle (see Inserting the print cartridges). Check media settings ● Make sure you select the correct print quality settings in the printer driver for the media loaded in Ink-backup Printing Mode. See Setting minimum margins. The printer enters Ink-backup Printing Mode when one . Replace the missing print cartridge with a new one of the print cartridges is missing or incorrect Check margin settings Make sure...
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... the printer software If you are using Windows and the computer cannot detect the printer, run the Scrubber utility (located in the CD drive, inspect the CD for damage. See Uninstalling the printer software. 100 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ENWW Troubleshooting installation issues This section provides solutions to common installation problems. ● Problems printing an alignment page ● Problems installing software Problems printing an alignment page When print cartridges are installed or replaced, the printer automatically prints an alignment page to perform a clean printer driver...
... the printer software If you are using Windows and the computer cannot detect the printer, run the Scrubber utility (located in the CD drive, inspect the CD for damage. See Uninstalling the printer software. 100 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ENWW Troubleshooting installation issues This section provides solutions to common installation problems. ● Problems printing an alignment page ● Problems installing software Problems printing an alignment page When print cartridges are installed or replaced, the printer automatically prints an alignment page to perform a clean printer driver...
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... set up correctly. Make sure the printer is not already installed on , press and hold the Power button, press the Resume button once, and then release the Power button. Install the printer software if it is turned on this problem is blinking, press it and wait a few seconds for printing to start. ● If printing does not resume, open the printer's top cover and check for a paper jam. Check with any information about your system administrator for help (see Using...
... set up correctly. Make sure the printer is not already installed on , press and hold the Power button, press the Resume button once, and then release the Power button. Install the printer software if it is turned on this problem is blinking, press it and wait a few seconds for printing to start. ● If printing does not resume, open the printer's top cover and check for a paper jam. Check with any information about your system administrator for help (see Using...
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... TO SUCH CUSTOMERS. Software, media, parts, or supplies not provided or supported by an authorized importer. d. B. For example, some governments outside the product's specifications; or c. Local law 1. Limitations of warranty" date printed on -site service, may contain remanufactured parts, components, or materials equivalent to execute programming instructions. D. Contracts for the particular failure or damage. 5. Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Accessories Duration...
... TO SUCH CUSTOMERS. Software, media, parts, or supplies not provided or supported by an authorized importer. d. B. For example, some governments outside the product's specifications; or c. Local law 1. Limitations of warranty" date printed on -site service, may contain remanufactured parts, components, or materials equivalent to execute programming instructions. D. Contracts for the particular failure or damage. 5. Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Accessories Duration...
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... ordering information 115 automatic paper-type sensor 39 automatic two-sided printing accessory advantages of using 70 installing 25 troubleshooting 107 using 69 B banners, printing 65 black or photo print cartridge lights illustration 7 booklet printing 62 borderless printing description 41 printing 45 troubleshooting 105 C Cancel button 72 cancelling print job 72 cards, printing 58 ColorSmart III 42 custom-sized paper, printing 55 customer support 121 D declaration of conformity 131 demo page, printing 80, 86 diagnostic page, printing 87 diagnostics page 4 dimensions, printer 129 duplexing.
... ordering information 115 automatic paper-type sensor 39 automatic two-sided printing accessory advantages of using 70 installing 25 troubleshooting 107 using 69 B banners, printing 65 black or photo print cartridge lights illustration 7 booklet printing 62 borderless printing description 41 printing 45 troubleshooting 105 C Cancel button 72 cancelling print job 72 cards, printing 58 ColorSmart III 42 custom-sized paper, printing 55 customer support 121 D declaration of conformity 131 demo page, printing 80, 86 diagnostic page, printing 87 diagnostics page 4 dimensions, printer 129 duplexing.
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... feed slot 51 using automatic paper-type sensor 39 with a single print cartridge 23 printing on various types 54 supported sizes 28 supported types 34 supported weights and capacities 35 tips for printing 42 HP Digital Photography 41 HP photo imaging software 44 PhotoREt IV 42 PhotoREt printing 43 printing 42 printing borderless 45 six-ink color printing 42 PhotoREt IV 42 poor print quality 94 posters, printing 64 Power button 8 power input 8 Power light 8 power-saving mode 2 print cartridge cradle 6 print cartridge latch 6 print cartridges aligning 20, 80 cleaning 21, 80 ink level display...
... feed slot 51 using automatic paper-type sensor 39 with a single print cartridge 23 printing on various types 54 supported sizes 28 supported types 34 supported weights and capacities 35 tips for printing 42 HP Digital Photography 41 HP photo imaging software 44 PhotoREt IV 42 PhotoREt printing 43 printing 42 printing borderless 45 six-ink color printing 42 PhotoREt IV 42 poor print quality 94 posters, printing 64 Power button 8 power input 8 Power light 8 power-saving mode 2 print cartridge cradle 6 print cartridge latch 6 print cartridges aligning 20, 80 cleaning 21, 80 ink level display...
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...-color print cartridge lights illustration 7 ENWW Index 141 See printing typefaces, included 128 U unexpected printouts 94 uninstalling software 13 USB port 8 W warranty 126 Web site Linux 15 myPrintMileage 77 ordering supplies and accessories 115 Windows system requirements 130 T Toolbox description 4 Information tab 76 ordering printing supplies 116 Printer Services tab 80 Printer Status tab 75 using 56, 58 smart software features 41 software changing current print settings 50 changing default print settings 40 customizing setup program 14 HP photo imaging software 44 installing...
...-color print cartridge lights illustration 7 ENWW Index 141 See printing typefaces, included 128 U unexpected printouts 94 uninstalling software 13 USB port 8 W warranty 126 Web site Linux 15 myPrintMileage 77 ordering supplies and accessories 115 Windows system requirements 130 T Toolbox description 4 Information tab 76 ordering printing supplies 116 Printer Services tab 80 Printer Status tab 75 using 56, 58 smart software features 41 software changing current print settings 50 changing default print settings 40 customizing setup program 14 HP photo imaging software 44 installing...
