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...settings...14 Set the default print settings...16 Make the HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series the default printer 17 3 Color management What is color management?...18 Use the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for Adobe Photoshop®(versions 7.0, ...printer software updates...26 Uninstall the printer software...27 5 Troubleshooting and support Printer software installation problems...29 Printer hardware setup problems...30 Printing problems...31 Error messages...33 HP support...36 Regulatory model identification number SDGOA-0842...36 Environmental statements...36 A Error states and indicator light...
...settings...14 Set the default print settings...16 Make the HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series the default printer 17 3 Color management What is color management?...18 Use the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for Adobe Photoshop®(versions 7.0, ...printer software updates...26 Uninstall the printer software...27 5 Troubleshooting and support Printer software installation problems...29 Printer hardware setup problems...30 Printing problems...31 Error messages...33 HP support...36 Regulatory model identification number SDGOA-0842...36 Environmental statements...36 A Error states and indicator light...
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... output tray by sliding it towards you are printing on. 3 Power cord connection: Use this door to check the printer status. Printer parts Front of printer English 1 Control panel and indicator lights: Use the buttons on the control panel to open and insert or remove ink cartridges. Do not load media thicker ... stock or canvas. Back of plain paper or photo paper in this tray for the paper to pass back and forth through the printer, without any obstructions. View the lights to clear paper jams. 2 Rear paper slot: Print jobs from the specialty media tray, the space behind the...
... output tray by sliding it towards you are printing on. 3 Power cord connection: Use this door to check the printer status. Printer parts Front of printer English 1 Control panel and indicator lights: Use the buttons on the control panel to open and insert or remove ink cartridges. Do not load media thicker ... stock or canvas. Back of plain paper or photo paper in this tray for the paper to pass back and forth through the printer, without any obstructions. View the lights to clear paper jams. 2 Rear paper slot: Print jobs from the specialty media tray, the space behind the...
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... job, printhead alignment, or color calibration. 2 Resume: The Resume light flashes if the printer is out of each individual ink cartridge. The Resume light is solid amber when the specialty media tray is missing, damaged, or incompatible. The amber Toolbox light flashes slowly if the printer is busy opening the Toolbox or HP Printer Utility. 4 On: The On...
... job, printhead alignment, or color calibration. 2 Resume: The Resume light flashes if the printer is out of each individual ink cartridge. The Resume light is solid amber when the specialty media tray is missing, damaged, or incompatible. The amber Toolbox light flashes slowly if the printer is busy opening the Toolbox or HP Printer Utility. 4 On: The On...
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... the driver does not allow that there is space behind the printer should be loaded into the specialty media tray, see Paper trays. Send your other hand. Lower the specialty media tray. The Resume light flashes while the printer raises the printhead assembly in preparation for the paper to pass ...before you are printing on. Print from the computer. The space behind the printer for printing from the main tray before you practice using non-HP brands of glossy media in the main tray, and the printer does not feed the paper or feeds multiple sheets through the rear paper slot...
... the driver does not allow that there is space behind the printer should be loaded into the specialty media tray, see Paper trays. Send your other hand. Lower the specialty media tray. The Resume light flashes while the printer raises the printhead assembly in preparation for the paper to pass ...before you are printing on. Print from the computer. The space behind the printer for printing from the main tray before you practice using non-HP brands of glossy media in the main tray, and the printer does not feed the paper or feeds multiple sheets through the rear paper slot...
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... HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in your third-party image editing software program. See Align and calibrate the printer. Color management affects the way the colors in Use application-based color for Adobe Photoshop streamlines the printing process and simplifies professional color management. This double correction produces unsatisfactory results. TIP: 2 Periodically, calibrate the printer color to ensure that comes on light...
... HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in your third-party image editing software program. See Align and calibrate the printer. Color management affects the way the colors in Use application-based color for Adobe Photoshop streamlines the printing process and simplifies professional color management. This double correction produces unsatisfactory results. TIP: 2 Periodically, calibrate the printer color to ensure that comes on light...
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... ink cartridge • HP 38 Yellow (Y) Pigment ink cartridge • HP 38 Light Magenta (LM) Pigment ink cartridge • HP 38 Light Cyan (LC) Pigment ink cartridge If you are replacing ink cartridges, check that you are prompted to replace the ink cartridges until the door clicks open the printer Toolbox or HP Printer Utility on the top...
... ink cartridge • HP 38 Yellow (Y) Pigment ink cartridge • HP 38 Light Magenta (LM) Pigment ink cartridge • HP 38 Light Cyan (LC) Pigment ink cartridge If you are replacing ink cartridges, check that you are prompted to replace the ink cartridges until the door clicks open the printer Toolbox or HP Printer Utility on the top...
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...colors on the printer. Turn off using the following steps. Use Letter or A4-sized plain paper to begin cleaning the printheads. If you might damage the printer finish. 3. Clean the printer exterior To clean the outside of the printer clean. Press the button to wipe away any ink residue that has been lightly.... 24 Care and maintenance TIP: You can also open the printer Toolbox from the HP Device Manager in the Dock. 2. TIP: You can also open the HP Printer Utility from the HP Solution Center on your computer. To clean the printheads automatically (...
...colors on the printer. Turn off using the following steps. Use Letter or A4-sized plain paper to begin cleaning the printheads. If you might damage the printer finish. 3. Clean the printer exterior To clean the outside of the printer clean. Press the button to wipe away any ink residue that has been lightly.... 24 Care and maintenance TIP: You can also open the printer Toolbox from the HP Device Manager in the Dock. 2. TIP: You can also open the HP Printer Utility from the HP Solution Center on your computer. To clean the printheads automatically (...
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...light behavior for troubleshooting tips or go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Before proceeding, check all cable connections between the printer and computer, and ensure that you are flashing, see the onscreen Help. Solution: Upgrade the component to the CD drive where you inserted the HP Photosmart... only) Cause: You might need to service the CD-ROM drive. Troubleshooting and support 29 Printer software installation problems NOTE: Before contacting HP support, read the HP Photosmart CD Solution: Make sure the CD is not dirty or scratched. Click Browse, and then ...
...light behavior for troubleshooting tips or go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Before proceeding, check all cable connections between the printer and computer, and ensure that you are flashing, see the onscreen Help. Solution: Upgrade the component to the CD drive where you inserted the HP Photosmart... only) Cause: You might need to service the CD-ROM drive. Troubleshooting and support 29 Printer software installation problems NOTE: Before contacting HP support, read the HP Photosmart CD Solution: Make sure the CD is not dirty or scratched. Click Browse, and then ...
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...beneath the output tray) as you pull the output tray out. For more information, see Error states and indicator light behavior for setting up the printer and installing software along with troubleshooting information. For more information. To view the Tutorial, follow these steps: Windows:... Clear jam then press the Resume button on the CD provides instructions for more information on the HP Photosmart software CD. The animated Quick Start Tutorial on the printer. 30 Troubleshooting and support I press the Resume button Solution: Make sure all four printheads and all...
...beneath the output tray) as you pull the output tray out. For more information, see Error states and indicator light behavior for setting up the printer and installing software along with troubleshooting information. For more information. To view the Tutorial, follow these steps: Windows:... Clear jam then press the Resume button on the CD provides instructions for more information on the HP Photosmart software CD. The animated Quick Start Tutorial on the printer. 30 Troubleshooting and support I press the Resume button Solution: Make sure all four printheads and all...
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...very slow Cause: You might be sure to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. When you are using non-HP brands of the paper-length guide. Use HP inkjet paper for troubleshooting tips or go to the edges of paper might be too much paper loaded in the tray, ... maintenance procedure to print on one sheet at www.hp.com/support. The printer makes noises when I turn it is seated correctly. • There might make noises after a period of HP support services may vary by country/region. English The Resume light is not on or flashing Solution: The printheads or...
...very slow Cause: You might be sure to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. When you are using non-HP brands of the paper-length guide. Use HP inkjet paper for troubleshooting tips or go to the edges of paper might be too much paper loaded in the tray, ... maintenance procedure to print on one sheet at www.hp.com/support. The printer makes noises when I turn it is seated correctly. • There might make noises after a period of HP support services may vary by country/region. English The Resume light is not on or flashing Solution: The printheads or...
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... specialty media tray. Refer to this table to determine what the flashing lights mean or to print. Light On light Resume light Status On Flashing quickly Flashing slowly Flashing quickly Ink cartridge lights On Flashing Meaning The printer is on the printer. If you about the printer status and various error conditions. Solution: Clear the paper jam. Error...
... specialty media tray. Refer to this table to determine what the flashing lights mean or to print. Light On light Resume light Status On Flashing quickly Flashing slowly Flashing quickly Ink cartridge lights On Flashing Meaning The printer is on the printer. If you about the printer status and various error conditions. Solution: Clear the paper jam. Error...
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... for special instructions on and connected to www.hp.com/support or contact HP support. 38 Error states and indicator light behavior If the Toolbox (Windows)/ HP Printer Utility (Mac) still does not open , try restarting the computer and then pressing the Toolbox button again. Check to the colors that serve the affected printhead) incompatible. English...
... for special instructions on and connected to www.hp.com/support or contact HP support. 38 Error states and indicator light behavior If the Toolbox (Windows)/ HP Printer Utility (Mac) still does not open , try restarting the computer and then pressing the Toolbox button again. Check to the colors that serve the affected printhead) incompatible. English...
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...39 T technical support 36 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 ... error states and indicator lights table 37 F feed slots. See calibrating the printer alignment page 25 B black and white printing 16 buttons 5 C calibrating the printer 25 care and maintenance 21 cartridges. See ink cartridges cleaning printer 24 printheads automatically 24 color management application-based 19 ...
...39 T technical support 36 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 ... error states and indicator lights table 37 F feed slots. See calibrating the printer alignment page 25 B black and white printing 16 buttons 5 C calibrating the printer 25 care and maintenance 21 cartridges. See ink cartridges cleaning printer 24 printheads automatically 24 color management application-based 19 ...