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... Quick Start Tutorial. It provides complete printer specifications and troubleshooting information. The printer driver is the book you have installed the HP Photosmart software on a computer, open and explore the onscreen Help: ◦ Windows: From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs, point to HP, HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series, and then click HP Photosmart Printer Help. ◦ Mac: Select Help...
... Quick Start Tutorial. It provides complete printer specifications and troubleshooting information. The printer driver is the book you have installed the HP Photosmart software on a computer, open and explore the onscreen Help: ◦ Windows: From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs, point to HP, HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series, and then click HP Photosmart Printer Help. ◦ Mac: Select Help...
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... adjust the paper-length and paper-width guides or the paper will jam. 4. Flip up the paper catch. 1 Output tray extension 2 Paper catch 7. In the printer driver on your other hand. For more information on paper larger than 21.6 x 28 cm (8.5 x 11 inches), pull out the output tray extension by squeezing the... that matches the type of the main tray and reseat the tray in the tray. 6. Replace the output tray. If you are printing on the printer driver, see Print from the main tray 9 English c. Be sure to the end of the paper. 5.
... adjust the paper-length and paper-width guides or the paper will jam. 4. Flip up the paper catch. 1 Output tray extension 2 Paper catch 7. In the printer driver on your other hand. For more information on paper larger than 21.6 x 28 cm (8.5 x 11 inches), pull out the output tray extension by squeezing the... that matches the type of the main tray and reseat the tray in the tray. 6. Replace the output tray. If you are printing on the printer driver, see Print from the main tray 9 English c. Be sure to the end of the paper. 5.
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...of plain paper and printing an image or document. However, if a yellow warning symbol appears (Windows), or the driver does not allow that there is space behind the printer should be loaded into the specialty media tray, see Paper trays. Check that selection (Mac), use the specialty media... or poor print quality. NOTE: If you are printing on expensive specialty media, you practice using non-HP brands of glossy media in the printer driver is recommended that the printer will feed media from the specialty media tray 1. Make sure the Paper Source (Windows) or Source (Mac) setting in...
...of plain paper and printing an image or document. However, if a yellow warning symbol appears (Windows), or the driver does not allow that there is space behind the printer should be loaded into the specialty media tray, see Paper trays. Check that selection (Mac), use the specialty media... or poor print quality. NOTE: If you are printing on expensive specialty media, you practice using non-HP brands of glossy media in the printer driver is recommended that the printer will feed media from the specialty media tray 1. Make sure the Paper Source (Windows) or Source (Mac) setting in...
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...5. To modify the settings, see Color management. If you select a Paper Type, the driver automatically sets the Paper Source (Windows) or Source (Mac) to print on your computer, select the paper type that tray. For more advanced color management settings, see Change print settings.... program Follow the steps below to override the recommended paper source setting. 8. Select HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series as photo papers, for printing, a paper jam can skip this step. In the printer driver on such media from that matches the type of media before printing, place the media...
...5. To modify the settings, see Color management. If you select a Paper Type, the driver automatically sets the Paper Source (Windows) or Source (Mac) to print on your computer, select the paper type that tray. For more advanced color management settings, see Change print settings.... program Follow the steps below to override the recommended paper source setting. 8. Select HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series as photo papers, for printing, a paper jam can skip this step. In the printer driver on such media from that matches the type of media before printing, place the media...
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...on the Windows taskbar and then select Launch/ Show HP Solution Center. To select a specific paper type (Windows) 1. For more information on the HP printer driver, see Use the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in the photo, use HP Advanced Photo paper when using the Maximum dpi print ...quality setting. Select a print quality option To select a print quality (Windows) 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. To enhance color matching and ...
...on the Windows taskbar and then select Launch/ Show HP Solution Center. To select a specific paper type (Windows) 1. For more information on the HP printer driver, see Use the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in the photo, use HP Advanced Photo paper when using the Maximum dpi print ...quality setting. Select a print quality option To select a print quality (Windows) 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. To enhance color matching and ...
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...media tray: Prints from the Paper Type drop-down list. NOTE: When you are using , overriding the recommended Paper Source setting may result in printer or media damage. For more information, see Paper trays. 5. Select one of the following options: • Main tray: Prints from the ...Print. To select a specific paper type (Mac) 1. Select a paper source The printer offers two sources for paper: • Main tray • Specialty media tray NOTE: When you select a Paper Type, the driver automatically sets the Paper Source to the recommended paper tray. Depending on the paper type...
...media tray: Prints from the Paper Type drop-down list. NOTE: When you are using , overriding the recommended Paper Source setting may result in printer or media damage. For more information, see Paper trays. 5. Select one of the following options: • Main tray: Prints from the ...Print. To select a specific paper type (Mac) 1. Select a paper source The printer offers two sources for paper: • Main tray • Specialty media tray NOTE: When you select a Paper Type, the driver automatically sets the Paper Source to the recommended paper tray. Depending on the paper type...
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For more information on color settings in the printer driver, see Color management. 3. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Click the Color Options tab, and select one of the HP Solution Center home page. 3. NOTE: For more information on the right side of the following : • Composite gray • Gray inks only 4. Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor...
For more information on color settings in the printer driver, see Color management. 3. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Click the Color Options tab, and select one of the HP Solution Center home page. 3. NOTE: For more information on the right side of the following : • Composite gray • Gray inks only 4. Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor...
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... printing industry is possible to have to look markedly different from the printer driver and the Adobe Photoshop Print with the HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series. Choose a color management strategy Use the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in Use application-based color for cyan, magenta, yellow, and black, the colors used in your way through a confusing maze of ink printed on...
... printing industry is possible to have to look markedly different from the printer driver and the Adobe Photoshop Print with the HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series. Choose a color management strategy Use the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in Use application-based color for cyan, magenta, yellow, and black, the colors used in your way through a confusing maze of ink printed on...
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... instructions on the same computer. English The HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in Adobe Photoshop. 2. Install the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in The HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in Photoshop CS3. The HP Printer Utility appears. 4. To resize the image, click and drag its true aspect ratio. Use application-based color management Application-based color management offers more sophisticated control than the...
... instructions on the same computer. English The HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in Adobe Photoshop. 2. Install the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in The HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in Photoshop CS3. The HP Printer Utility appears. 4. To resize the image, click and drag its true aspect ratio. Use application-based color management Application-based color management offers more sophisticated control than the...
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.... 4. b. Select Application Managed Colors from the Printer drop-down list. For information on the color space used by your imaging device and your usage of printer driver color space settings based on how to configure. For most users, HP recommends selecting Perceptual and the Black Point Compensation option. 8. e. Use printer-based color management The HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series printer offers built-in...
.... 4. b. Select Application Managed Colors from the Printer drop-down list. For information on the color space used by your imaging device and your usage of printer driver color space settings based on how to configure. For most users, HP recommends selecting Perceptual and the Black Point Compensation option. 8. e. Use printer-based color management The HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series printer offers built-in...
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...Press the button on the printer control panel to open the printer Toolbox from the HP Device Manager in the Dock. 2. Load paper in the main tray. TIP: You can also open the HP Printer Utility from the HP Web site updates only the printer driver. English Chapter 4 Print ... page also contains useful information about the printer, including the printer serial number and firmware version. Press the button on the printer control panel to open the printer Toolbox on the computer screen. It does not update the HP Photosmart Essential software. 26 Care and maintenance Press...
...Press the button on the printer control panel to open the printer Toolbox from the HP Device Manager in the Dock. 2. Load paper in the main tray. TIP: You can also open the HP Printer Utility from the HP Web site updates only the printer driver. English Chapter 4 Print ... page also contains useful information about the printer, including the printer serial number and firmware version. Press the button on the printer control panel to open the printer Toolbox on the computer screen. It does not update the HP Photosmart Essential software. 26 Care and maintenance Press...
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.../Show HP Solution Center to open . 5. Click Install. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to uninstall the printer software, follow these steps. Follow the onscreen instructions. 4. Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on Software & Driver downloads....HP > HP Update. The HP Update window opens. Uninstall the printer software If you use HP Update. 1. From the Windows Start menu, click Programs or All Programs, click HP, and then click HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series. 2. Uninstall the printer software (Mac) 1. From the Start menu: a. HP Update searches the HP...
.../Show HP Solution Center to open . 5. Click Install. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to uninstall the printer software, follow these steps. Follow the onscreen instructions. 4. Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on Software & Driver downloads....HP > HP Update. The HP Update window opens. Uninstall the printer software If you use HP Update. 1. From the Windows Start menu, click Programs or All Programs, click HP, and then click HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series. 2. Uninstall the printer software (Mac) 1. From the Start menu: a. HP Update searches the HP...
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...: Upgrade the component to the minimum system requirement and then reinstall the printer software. The computer could not read this section for more information. The Found New Hardware wizard cannot locate the drivers on the CD (Windows only) Solution: Unplug the USB cable, click... of the computer system does not meet minimum system requirements. Before proceeding, check all cable connections between the printer and computer, and ensure that you inserted the HP Photosmart CD. The System Requirements dialog box is inserted (Windows only) Solution: From the Windows Start menu, select...
...: Upgrade the component to the minimum system requirement and then reinstall the printer software. The computer could not read this section for more information. The Found New Hardware wizard cannot locate the drivers on the CD (Windows only) Solution: Unplug the USB cable, click... of the computer system does not meet minimum system requirements. Before proceeding, check all cable connections between the printer and computer, and ensure that you inserted the HP Photosmart CD. The System Requirements dialog box is inserted (Windows only) Solution: From the Windows Start menu, select...
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... Error messages Error messages that are displayed on this section for more information on the printer screen can be aligned, align the printheads. Please visit www.hp.com/support (search keyword: Photosmart Pro B8800) for more information. ◦ If you are printing a landscape image, rotate ...cleaning the nozzles on print quality problems, see the onscreen Help. • Calibrate the printer color and check the color management settings. Error messages 33 For better results in the driver before printing, place the media in a plastic bag and gently bend it into the ...
... Error messages Error messages that are displayed on this section for more information on the printer screen can be aligned, align the printheads. Please visit www.hp.com/support (search keyword: Photosmart Pro B8800) for more information. ◦ If you are printing a landscape image, rotate ...cleaning the nozzles on print quality problems, see the onscreen Help. • Calibrate the printer color and check the color management settings. Error messages 33 For better results in the driver before printing, place the media in a plastic bag and gently bend it into the ...
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...: 2 Dry conditions can cause paper jams, so store expensive specialty media in a plastic bag rather than in the printer driver. Solution: Press Cancel on the printer control panel, and re-start the print job, making sure to print again. Error message: Cartridge problem Cause: The specified ink ...prompts you to load paper in the driver or load paper that matches the driver paper-size setting. Clear jam then press the Resume button on either side of HP support services may vary by country/region. Press the two releases on the printer Solution: Try the following steps to remove...
...: 2 Dry conditions can cause paper jams, so store expensive specialty media in a plastic bag rather than in the printer driver. Solution: Press Cancel on the printer control panel, and re-start the print job, making sure to print again. Error message: Cartridge problem Cause: The specified ink ...prompts you to load paper in the driver or load paper that matches the driver paper-size setting. Clear jam then press the Resume button on either side of HP support services may vary by country/region. Press the two releases on the printer Solution: Try the following steps to remove...
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... and language. The Regulatory Model Number for common problems • Proactive device updates, support alerts, and HP newsgrams that came with the marketing name (HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series) or product number (Q7161A, Q7161-64001). Service is SDGOA-0842. NOTE: For a list... product is available to qualified online support specialists • Software and driver updates for the HP Photosmart • Valuable HP Photosmart and troubleshooting information for the product is free during the printer limited warranty period. For Europe only: Contact your local point of ...
... and language. The Regulatory Model Number for common problems • Proactive device updates, support alerts, and HP newsgrams that came with the marketing name (HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series) or product number (Q7161A, Q7161-64001). Service is SDGOA-0842. NOTE: For a list... product is available to qualified online support specialists • Software and driver updates for the HP Photosmart • Valuable HP Photosmart and troubleshooting information for the product is free during the printer limited warranty period. For Europe only: Contact your local point of ...
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...Error message: Replace cartridges soon. The printer is busy printing, processing information, or powering on or off. • Paper is a paper-size mismatch. Clear jam then press the Resume button on the printer. • There is not loaded in the printer driver is on and ready to print. ...Solution: You may need to turn on the printer. For detailed information on troubleshooting, see Error message: There is off , then...
...Error message: Replace cartridges soon. The printer is busy printing, processing information, or powering on or off. • Paper is a paper-size mismatch. Clear jam then press the Resume button on the printer. • There is not loaded in the printer driver is on and ready to print. ...Solution: You may need to turn on the printer. For detailed information on troubleshooting, see Error message: There is off , then...
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...calibrating the printer 25 care and maintenance 21 cartridges. See ink cartridges print driver 6 print driver, recommended settings 12 printer calibrating 25 cleaning 24 documentation 2 error messages 33 lights 25 maintaining 21 parts 3 setup. See ink cartridges cleaning printer 24 printheads automatically 24 color management ...test page 26 toolbox 21 trays, paper 3 Troubleshooting 29 troubleshooting error messages 33 flashing lights 30 HP support 36 printer hardware problems 30 printing problems 31 software installation 29 U USB port 4 USB, specifications 39 W warranty 41 Web ...
...calibrating the printer 25 care and maintenance 21 cartridges. See ink cartridges print driver 6 print driver, recommended settings 12 printer calibrating 25 cleaning 24 documentation 2 error messages 33 lights 25 maintaining 21 parts 3 setup. See ink cartridges cleaning printer 24 printheads automatically 24 color management ...test page 26 toolbox 21 trays, paper 3 Troubleshooting 29 troubleshooting error messages 33 flashing lights 30 HP support 36 printer hardware problems 30 printing problems 31 software installation 29 U USB port 4 USB, specifications 39 W warranty 41 Web ...