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...a. Remove the printhead from the display. 5a Install the printhead 5b Install the ink cartridges IMPORTANT: You must complete step 5a (in step 9 2 Box contents HP Photosmart Pro B8800 Series TutQ oruiaiclkinSctalurdt ed Pwrowdwu.chtpi.nco[cmo/usnutrpyp]ort **XXXXXXXXXXXXXX-X--XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX...the copper colored contacts. Close the ink cartridge access door. Connect the power cord and adapter. Hold the printhead upright, as shown. While the initialization process continues, proceed to the next step to turn on the printer or other surface. Start Here HP Photosmart B8500 ...
...a. Remove the printhead from the display. 5a Install the printhead 5b Install the ink cartridges IMPORTANT: You must complete step 5a (in step 9 2 Box contents HP Photosmart Pro B8800 Series TutQ oruiaiclkinSctalurdt ed Pwrowdwu.chtpi.nco[cmo/usnutrpyp]ort **XXXXXXXXXXXXXX-X--XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX...the copper colored contacts. Close the ink cartridge access door. Connect the power cord and adapter. Hold the printhead upright, as shown. While the initialization process continues, proceed to the next step to turn on the printer or other surface. Start Here HP Photosmart B8500 ...
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... your computer...10 Print from a software application...10 Use the HP Solution Center...11 Find more information...12 2 Maintain the HP Photosmart Work with ink cartridges and the printhead...13 Information on ink cartridges and the printhead...13 Check the estimated ink levels...13 Replace... the ink cartridges...14 Print a diagnostic page...16 Turn off the HP Photosmart...16 3 Troubleshooting and support ...
... your computer...10 Print from a software application...10 Use the HP Solution Center...11 Find more information...12 2 Maintain the HP Photosmart Work with ink cartridges and the printhead...13 Information on ink cartridges and the printhead...13 Check the estimated ink levels...13 Replace... the ink cartridges...14 Print a diagnostic page...16 Turn off the HP Photosmart...16 3 Troubleshooting and support ...
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English 1 HP Photosmart overview The HP Photosmart at a glance Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Description Color graphics display (also referred to as the display) Control panel Memory card slots and front USB port Output tray (currently shown in the...referred to as the main tray) Paper tray extender (also referred to the HP Photosmart control panel features. 2 HP Photosmart overview Control panel features The following diagram and related table provide a quick reference to as the tray extender) Ink cartridge door USB port Power connection* Rear door * Use only with the power adapter...
English 1 HP Photosmart overview The HP Photosmart at a glance Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Description Color graphics display (also referred to as the display) Control panel Memory card slots and front USB port Output tray (currently shown in the...referred to as the main tray) Paper tray extender (also referred to the HP Photosmart control panel features. 2 HP Photosmart overview Control panel features The following diagram and related table provide a quick reference to as the tray extender) Ink cartridge door USB port Power connection* Rear door * Use only with the power adapter...
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...the steps in the Start Here guide in this guide, including features that provide information about setting up the HP Photosmart, including printhead installation, ink cartridge insertion, paper loading, and software installation. You can also view informative How Do I? For more information ... The Start Here guide provides instructions for maintenance utilities. • Change printer settings. • Order supplies. • Start HP Photosmart software. • Update your HP Photosmart. You can also use the HP Solution Center to key help is available when you press the Help button...
...the steps in the Start Here guide in this guide, including features that provide information about setting up the HP Photosmart, including printhead installation, ink cartridge insertion, paper loading, and software installation. You can also view informative How Do I? For more information ... The Start Here guide provides instructions for maintenance utilities. • Change printer settings. • Order supplies. • Start HP Photosmart software. • Update your HP Photosmart. You can also use the HP Solution Center to key help is available when you press the Help button...
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... power cord or turning off the HP Photosmart, the print carriage might need to the product: ◦ Make sure you have installed a refilled or remanufactured cartridge, or a cartridge that has been used by a clogged printhead. You do not need to replace ink cartridges, clean the printhead, or align the printer from time to prevent the print...
... power cord or turning off the HP Photosmart, the print carriage might need to the product: ◦ Make sure you have installed a refilled or remanufactured cartridge, or a cartridge that has been used by a clogged printhead. You do not need to replace ink cartridges, clean the printhead, or align the printer from time to prevent the print...
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... print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. To replace the ink cartridges 1. Open the ink cartridge access door. 14 Maintain the HP Photosmart NOTE: At this time, some residual ink is left in the cartridge after it is used in the printing process in printhead servicing, ...To check the ink levels from the cartridges is turned on estimated cartridge yields. This can also print a diagnostic page to see www.hp.com/go /learnaboutsupplies for printing, and in a number of the product for the HP Photosmart, to order cartridges, go to www.hp.com/ buy/supplies. English Chapter ...
... print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. To replace the ink cartridges 1. Open the ink cartridge access door. 14 Maintain the HP Photosmart NOTE: At this time, some residual ink is left in the cartridge after it is used in the printing process in printhead servicing, ...To check the ink levels from the cartridges is turned on estimated cartridge yields. This can also print a diagnostic page to see www.hp.com/go /learnaboutsupplies for printing, and in a number of the product for the HP Photosmart, to order cartridges, go to www.hp.com/ buy/supplies. English Chapter ...
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... it snaps into its matching slot, and then press down firmly until the print carriage stops moving. Remove the plastic wrap from the ink cartridge before installing it in the product, or printing will fail. 5. CAUTION: Do not lift the latch handle on the front of the ink... cartridge and remove the cartridge from the slot. 4. Slide the ink cartridge into place. Wait until it off. 6. NOTE: Make sure you remove the plastic wrap from the new ink cartridge by pulling the orange pull-tab straight back. English 3. Work with...
... it snaps into its matching slot, and then press down firmly until the print carriage stops moving. Remove the plastic wrap from the ink cartridge before installing it in the product, or printing will fail. 5. CAUTION: Do not lift the latch handle on the front of the ink... cartridge and remove the cartridge from the slot. 4. Slide the ink cartridge into place. Wait until it off. 6. NOTE: Make sure you remove the plastic wrap from the new ink cartridge by pulling the orange pull-tab straight back. English 3. Work with...
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... installed, and the date each cartridge will expire. • Print quality pattern: displays five color blocks, representing each ink cartridge you unplug the power cord or turn off a power strip. 16 Maintain the HP Photosmart If the color blocks still show print quality problems after cleaning the printhead, align the printer. Turn off before you must properly...
... installed, and the date each cartridge will expire. • Print quality pattern: displays five color blocks, representing each ink cartridge you unplug the power cord or turn off a power strip. 16 Maintain the HP Photosmart If the color blocks still show print quality problems after cleaning the printhead, align the printer. Turn off before you must properly...
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...the connection between the product and computer Solution: Check the connection between the product and computer • Solution 2: Check that the ink cartridges are prompted can cause errors. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Make sure the power cord is ...the product is resolved. • Solution 1: Check the connection between the product and computer. Chapter 3 English For more of the ink cartridges. Cause: The USB cable was installed. Connecting the USB cable before the software was connected before you are installed properly and have been ...
...the connection between the product and computer Solution: Check the connection between the product and computer • Solution 2: Check that the ink cartridges are prompted can cause errors. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Make sure the power cord is ...the product is resolved. • Solution 1: Check the connection between the product and computer. Chapter 3 English For more of the ink cartridges. Cause: The USB cable was installed. Connecting the USB cable before the software was connected before you are installed properly and have been ...
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.... Solution 8: Make sure the print carriage can also double-click the printer icon in the queue. Solution 6: Remove all cancelled print jobs from printing. Click a print job to force the print cartridge carriage. If the carriage is not already unplugged. The cancelled print job...product. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2. From the Finder, select Applications:Utilities, then double-click Printer Setup Utility. 2. Cause: The product had stalled. Do not try the next solution. Double-click the product icon. To delete a ...
.... Solution 8: Make sure the print carriage can also double-click the printer icon in the queue. Solution 6: Remove all cancelled print jobs from printing. Click a print job to force the print cartridge carriage. If the carriage is not already unplugged. The cancelled print job...product. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2. From the Finder, select Applications:Utilities, then double-click Printer Setup Utility. 2. Cause: The product had stalled. Do not try the next solution. Double-click the product icon. To delete a ...
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...or leave fibers. • Distilled, filtered, or bottled water (tap water might contain contaminants that can damage the print cartridges). Plug the power cord back in the printer driver is resolved. • Solution 1: Reset the product 26 Troubleshooting and support Cause: Your product needs servicing. If this...Try to be cleaned. Replace the rear door. Solution 5: Service the product Solution: If you are listed in the previous solutions, contact HP support for technical support. Remove the rear door by pulling the left side of paper loaded in the input tray. • If you...
...or leave fibers. • Distilled, filtered, or bottled water (tap water might contain contaminants that can damage the print cartridges). Plug the power cord back in the printer driver is resolved. • Solution 1: Reset the product 26 Troubleshooting and support Cause: Your product needs servicing. If this...Try to be cleaned. Replace the rear door. Solution 5: Service the product Solution: If you are listed in the previous solutions, contact HP support for technical support. Remove the rear door by pulling the left side of paper loaded in the input tray. • If you...
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... is available to avoid possible printing delays. Support process If you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to all HP customers. When you have insufficient ink. For more information, see the inside back cover of this did not solve the issue...country/region, and then click Contact HP for technical support. English Solution 2: Check the ink levels Solution: Check the estimated ink levels in the ink cartridges. Insufficient ink may cause the printhead to cool. When the printhead overheats, the printer slows down to allow it to...
... is available to avoid possible printing delays. Support process If you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to all HP customers. When you have insufficient ink. For more information, see the inside back cover of this did not solve the issue...country/region, and then click Contact HP for technical support. English Solution 2: Check the ink levels Solution: Check the estimated ink levels in the ink cartridges. Insufficient ink may cause the printhead to cool. When the printhead overheats, the printer slows down to allow it to...
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... covered as long as indicated: For a copy of the HP Limited Warranty Statement, see the onscreen Help that came with the marketing name (HP Photosmart B8500 series, etc.) or product numbers (CB981A, etc.). Ink cartridge warranty information 31 Environmental specifications • Recommended operating temperature range... see Find more information on accessing the onscreen Help, see the onscreen Help. Chemical Substances HP is possible the output from the HP Photosmart may be slightly distorted • HP recommends using a USB cable less than or equal to 3 meters (10 feet) in length...
... covered as long as indicated: For a copy of the HP Limited Warranty Statement, see the onscreen Help that came with the marketing name (HP Photosmart B8500 series, etc.) or product numbers (CB981A, etc.). Ink cartridge warranty information 31 Environmental specifications • Recommended operating temperature range... see Find more information on accessing the onscreen Help, see the onscreen Help. Chemical Substances HP is possible the output from the HP Photosmart may be slightly distorted • HP recommends using a USB cable less than or equal to 3 meters (10 feet) in length...