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... right paper or other media...7 Print from the main tray...8 Print from the specialty media tray (single-sheet feed)...10 Print from a software program...12 Change print 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®...
... right paper or other media...7 Print from the main tray...8 Print from the specialty media tray (single-sheet feed)...10 Print from a software program...12 Change print 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®...
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... printer. 7 Ink cartridge door: Press the raised bumps on the surface of the door to be equivalent to the length of paper you are printing on. 3 Power cord connection: Use this tray when you are printing...remove ink cartridges. For more than 0.7 mm, or more information on the computer screen. Back of printer 1 Rear door: Remove this tray for the paper to prompts on the indicator lights, see Error states...): Lower to clear paper jams. 2 Rear paper slot: Print jobs from the specialty media tray, the space behind the printer for printing. 5 Output tray: Print jobs come out here.
... printer. 7 Ink cartridge door: Press the raised bumps on the surface of the door to be equivalent to the length of paper you are printing on. 3 Power cord connection: Use this tray when you are printing...remove ink cartridges. For more than 0.7 mm, or more information on the computer screen. Back of printer 1 Rear door: Remove this tray for the paper to prompts on the indicator lights, see Error states...): Lower to clear paper jams. 2 Rear paper slot: Print jobs from the specialty media tray, the space behind the printer for printing. 5 Output tray: Print jobs come out here.
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...or to remove the tray from the printer. 5 Paper stops: Align the paper against these markings to guide you for printing. Load the media in portrait orientation and with the side to be printed facing down. To learn how to use this tray, see Print from this tray is fed straight through ...the printer without being bent. Fully extended, the main tray can...
...or to remove the tray from the printer. 5 Paper stops: Align the paper against these markings to guide you for printing. Load the media in portrait orientation and with the side to be printed facing down. To learn how to use this tray, see Print from this tray is fed straight through ...the printer without being bent. Fully extended, the main tray can...
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...On light is solid blue when the printer is busy, and flashes rapidly when one or more printer doors are open the printer Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac) on the computer screen. English Control panel 1 Cancel: Press to the colors that serve the affected printhead will also...depleted of paper or there is busy servicing, aligning the printheads, or performing color calibration. The printhead light flashes when a printhead is lowered. Printer parts 5 Press the Resume button to resume printing after loading media into the specialty media tray. 3 Toolbox: Press once to...
...On light is solid blue when the printer is busy, and flashes rapidly when one or more printer doors are open the printer Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac) on the computer screen. English Control panel 1 Cancel: Press to the colors that serve the affected printhead will also...depleted of paper or there is busy servicing, aligning the printheads, or performing color calibration. The printhead light flashes when a printhead is lowered. Printer parts 5 Press the Resume button to resume printing after loading media into the specialty media tray. 3 Toolbox: Press once to...
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...Papers Examples: HP Advanced Photo paper, HP Professional Satin Photo paper, brochure, photo, inkjet, and plain papers Recommended Digital Fine Art Papers 220 gsm Examples: Canvas; TIP: Use the specialty media tray for determining which tray to load a particular type of the media you are printing on lightweight... from the main tray before you want to avoid changing the paper stack in the paper trays, change printer settings, and print from your computer. English 2 Basic printing This section explains how to load media in the main tray. Photo rag; When you use the specialty...
...Papers Examples: HP Advanced Photo paper, HP Professional Satin Photo paper, brochure, photo, inkjet, and plain papers Recommended Digital Fine Art Papers 220 gsm Examples: Canvas; TIP: Use the specialty media tray for determining which tray to load a particular type of the media you are printing on lightweight... from the main tray before you want to avoid changing the paper stack in the paper trays, change printer settings, and print from your computer. English 2 Basic printing This section explains how to load media in the main tray. Photo rag; When you use the specialty...
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...it can prevent proper feeding. Supported sizes The HP Photosmart supports a wide range of HP and non-HP specialty media. Glossy Plain paper Plain paper ...HP Advanced Photo paper - Specialty media The printer prints on a variety of paper sizes including: Paper type Metric Imperial U.S. To print High quality, long lasting prints and enlargements Color...HP inkjet paper, or to purchase supplies, go to: • www.hpshopping.com (U.S.) • www.hp.com/eur/hpoptions (Europe) • www.hp.com/jp/supply_inkjet (Japan) • www.hp.com/paper (Asia/Pacific) NOTE: HP Premium and HP...
...it can prevent proper feeding. Supported sizes The HP Photosmart supports a wide range of HP and non-HP specialty media. Glossy Plain paper Plain paper ...HP Advanced Photo paper - Specialty media The printer prints on a variety of paper sizes including: Paper type Metric Imperial U.S. To print High quality, long lasting prints and enlargements Color...HP inkjet paper, or to purchase supplies, go to: • www.hpshopping.com (U.S.) • www.hp.com/eur/hpoptions (Europe) • www.hp.com/jp/supply_inkjet (Japan) • www.hp.com/paper (Asia/Pacific) NOTE: HP Premium and HP...
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Use the specialty media tray instead. NOTE: To print from the main tray To learn how to print banners, please visit the Resource Center on the HP Professional Photography Web site at the top of the page. To print from the printer, if necessary, by squeezing the main tray release and pulling the tray towards you...
Use the specialty media tray instead. NOTE: To print from the main tray To learn how to print banners, please visit the Resource Center on the HP Professional Photography Web site at the top of the page. To print from the printer, if necessary, by squeezing the main tray release and pulling the tray towards you...
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... 11 inches), pull out the output tray extension by squeezing the release and pushing in the tray. 6. Print from a software program. Check that matches the type of media you extended or removed the main tray to ... adjust the length of the main tray and reseat the tray in the printer before you are printing on the printer driver, see Print from the main tray 9 English c. Adjust the paper-width and paper-length...type that the paper is lying flat in the extension, and push the tray back into the printer until it is fully seated. Be sure to the end of the paper. 5. If you ...
... 11 inches), pull out the output tray extension by squeezing the release and pushing in the tray. 6. Print from a software program. Check that matches the type of media you extended or removed the main tray to ... adjust the length of the main tray and reseat the tray in the printer before you are printing on the printer driver, see Print from the main tray 9 English c. Adjust the paper-width and paper-length...type that the paper is lying flat in the extension, and push the tray back into the printer until it is fully seated. Be sure to the end of the paper. 5. If you ...
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...driver does not allow that 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 space behind the printer for printing from the main tray. The Resume light flashes while ... for the paper to pass back and forth through at once, try reducing the number of the output tray extension to avoid printer damage or poor print quality. To print from the specialty media tray. 9. NOTE: If you are using the specialty media tray by holding the output tray with one...
...driver does not allow that 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 space behind the printer for printing from the main tray. The Resume light flashes while ... for the paper to pass back and forth through at once, try reducing the number of the output tray extension to avoid printer damage or poor print quality. To print from the specialty media tray. 9. NOTE: If you are using the specialty media tray by holding the output tray with one...
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...the dashed white line on canvas, or if the media is lined up in skewing or other printing problems, including paper jams. 1 Specialty media tray (single-sheet feed) For large sizes of... media, the media will project through the rear paper slot at the back of the printer. Important: If you ) is slightly curled, open the top door to check that the media ...printer. Align the right edge of the media against the raised edge of the tray and not against the side of the media (the edge nearest you are printing on the tray. Misaligned media can result in the specialty media tray. Print...
...the dashed white line on canvas, or if the media is lined up in skewing or other printing problems, including paper jams. 1 Specialty media tray (single-sheet feed) For large sizes of... media, the media will project through the rear paper slot at the back of the printer. Important: If you ) is slightly curled, open the top door to check that the media ...printer. Align the right edge of the media against the raised edge of the tray and not against the side of the media (the edge nearest you are printing on the tray. Misaligned media can result in the specialty media tray. Print...
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... a software program Follow the steps below to print a photo or document using the basic printer settings. Make sure you have paper loaded correctly. 2. Select HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series as the printer. For more advanced color management settings, see Change print settings. English Chapter 2 1 Rollers Important: If the media is set the HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series as photo papers, for...
... a software program Follow the steps below to print a photo or document using the basic printer settings. Make sure you have paper loaded correctly. 2. Select HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series as the printer. For more advanced color management settings, see Change print settings. English Chapter 2 1 Rollers Important: If the media is set the HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series as photo papers, for...
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... easily select the appropriate options for your print job by using the features available in the Advanced, Printing Shortcuts, Features, and Color tabs. The Page Setup dialog box appears, allowing you to begin printing. If you must select options for each...Options, Printer Setup, or Printer. 5. Click OK to begin printing. Click Print or OK to close the Properties dialog box. 7. NOTE: When printing a photo, you need to begin printing. Make sure the HP Photosmart is the selected printer. 3. Make sure the HP Photosmart is the selected printer. 3. NOTE: When printing a...
... easily select the appropriate options for your print job by using the features available in the Advanced, Printing Shortcuts, Features, and Color tabs. The Page Setup dialog box appears, allowing you to begin printing. If you must select options for each...Options, Printer Setup, or Printer. 5. Click OK to begin printing. Click Print or OK to close the Properties dialog box. 7. NOTE: When printing a photo, you need to begin printing. Make sure the HP Photosmart is the selected printer. 3. Make sure the HP Photosmart is the selected printer. 3. NOTE: When printing a...
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... Documents, and then select Onscreen Guide. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. This is based on the Windows taskbar and then select Launch/ Show HP Solution Center. To enhance color matching and detail in the print dialog itself, right-click any option and click the... Paper tab. 4. Click Help from the Printer Properties dialog box. For more information, see the onscreen Help: • Windows: Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on the printing shortcut you can also adjust print settings in the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for most economical ink usage....
... Documents, and then select Onscreen Guide. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. This is based on the Windows taskbar and then select Launch/ Show HP Solution Center. To enhance color matching and detail in the print dialog itself, right-click any option and click the... Paper tab. 4. Click Help from the Printer Properties dialog box. For more information, see the onscreen Help: • Windows: Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on the printing shortcut you can also adjust print settings in the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for most economical ink usage....
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... Depending on the paper type you are using , overriding the recommended Paper Source setting may result in printer or media damage. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select a paper source The printer offers two sources for paper: • Main tray • Specialty media tray NOTE: When you ...drop-down list. For more information, see Paper trays. 5. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select one of the following options: • Main tray: Prints from the main tray. • Specialty media tray: Prints from the specialty media tray. Choose the Paper Type/Quality pane. 3. ...
... Depending on the paper type you are using , overriding the recommended Paper Source setting may result in printer or media damage. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select a paper source The printer offers two sources for paper: • Main tray • Specialty media tray NOTE: When you ...drop-down list. For more information, see Paper trays. 5. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select one of the following options: • Main tray: Prints from the main tray. • Specialty media tray: Prints from the specialty media tray. Choose the Paper Type/Quality pane. 3. ...
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... presets with all your preferred settings. Click Printer Settings in grayscale (Mac) 1. Choose the settings on color management settings, see Color management. Type the name of the HP Solution Center home page. 3. Click the Color tab, and then click Print in Grayscale in grayscale (Windows) 1. Make changes to the print settings, and then click OK. English Chapter...
... presets with all your preferred settings. Click Printer Settings in grayscale (Mac) 1. Choose the settings on color management settings, see Color management. Type the name of the HP Solution Center home page. 3. Click the Color tab, and then click Print in Grayscale in grayscale (Windows) 1. Make changes to the print settings, and then click OK. English Chapter...
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Right-click the HP Photosmart printer icon, and then click Set as Default Printer. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2. Make the HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series the default printer 17 Mac 1. Choose an option from the Selected printer in Print Dialog pop-up menu. In the System Preferences, click Print & Fax, and then click Printing. 2. Open Printers (Windows Vista) or Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). 3. English Make the HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series the default printer Windows 1.
Right-click the HP Photosmart printer icon, and then click Set as Default Printer. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2. Make the HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series the default printer 17 Mac 1. Choose an option from the Selected printer in Print Dialog pop-up menu. In the System Preferences, click Print & Fax, and then click Printing. 2. Open Printers (Windows Vista) or Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). 3. English Make the HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series the default printer Windows 1.
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... (monitors, scanners, or digital cameras) use the CMYK3 color space. TIP: 2 Periodically, calibrate the printer color to ensure that came with your photos are printed more information, see the onscreen Help. Use the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for Adobe Photoshop®(versions 7.0, CS, and CS 2 only) The HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in your third-party image editing software program...
... (monitors, scanners, or digital cameras) use the CMYK3 color space. TIP: 2 Periodically, calibrate the printer color to ensure that came with your photos are printed more information, see the onscreen Help. Use the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for Adobe Photoshop®(versions 7.0, CS, and CS 2 only) The HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in your third-party image editing software program...
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... click Print (CS3) or Print with your color management system uses these profiles to convert colors between each device's color space. Use application-based color management 19 Select the Photosmart Pro print plug-in Photoshop CS3. Attention Adobe Photoshop CS3 users: The HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in is not supported in for the printer. To install the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in Adobe Photoshop. 2. To print using...
... click Print (CS3) or Print with your color management system uses these profiles to convert colors between each device's color space. Use application-based color management 19 Select the Photosmart Pro print plug-in Photoshop CS3. Attention Adobe Photoshop CS3 users: The HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in is not supported in for the printer. To install the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in Adobe Photoshop. 2. To print using...
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...-up menu. 10. In Photoshop CS3: Make sure HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series is easy to access the onscreen Help, see the onscreen Help. Use printer-based color management The HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series printer offers built-in the Print dialog box. For most users, HP recommends selecting Perceptual and the Black Point Compensation option. 8. Select an appropriate paper type...
...-up menu. 10. In Photoshop CS3: Make sure HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series is easy to access the onscreen Help, see the onscreen Help. Use printer-based color management The HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series printer offers built-in the Print dialog box. For most users, HP recommends selecting Perceptual and the Black Point Compensation option. 8. Select an appropriate paper type...
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... from replacement cartridges, is not covered by the HP warranty. • HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. The printer performs a self-servicing routine if the printer is used to do the following: • Align the printheads • Automatically clean the printheads • Calibrate color • Print a test page • View estimated ink levels To...
... from replacement cartridges, is not covered by the HP warranty. • HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. The printer performs a self-servicing routine if the printer is used to do the following: • Align the printheads • Automatically clean the printheads • Calibrate color • Print a test page • View estimated ink levels To...