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... tray at a time. 4 Main tray: Place a stack of printer English 1 Control panel and indicator lights: Use the buttons on the indicator lights, see Error states and indicator light behavior. 2 Top door: Lift to gain access to the printheads and to clear paper jams. 3 Specialty media tray (closed): Lower... to insert a single sheet of the printer. Use this port to prompts on the computer, resume or cancel print jobs, and respond to...
... tray at a time. 4 Main tray: Place a stack of printer English 1 Control panel and indicator lights: Use the buttons on the indicator lights, see Error states and indicator light behavior. 2 Top door: Lift to gain access to the printheads and to clear paper jams. 3 Specialty media tray (closed): Lower... to insert a single sheet of the printer. Use this port to prompts on the computer, resume or cancel print jobs, and respond to...
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..., 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 light is solid blue when the printer is busy servicing, aligning the printheads, or performing color calibration. Printer parts 5 The printhead light flashes when a printhead is lowered. Press the Resume button to open . 5 Ink cartridge...
..., 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 light is solid blue when the printer is busy servicing, aligning the printheads, or performing color calibration. Printer parts 5 The printhead light flashes when a printhead is lowered. Press the Resume button to open . 5 Ink cartridge...
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...HP Premium and HP Premium Plus Photo papers are available in several finishes, including glossy and satin-matte/soft gloss. Do not load media thicker than 0.7 mm, as it can damage the printer. To print High quality, long lasting prints and enlargements Color calibration and printhead...inches, 4 x 6 inches (with this paper or media HP Professional Satin Photo paper HP Advanced Photo paper (This paper is available in all countries/regions. Supported sizes The HP Photosmart supports a wide range of HP and non-HP specialty media. English Choose the right paper or other media ...
...HP Premium and HP Premium Plus Photo papers are available in several finishes, including glossy and satin-matte/soft gloss. Do not load media thicker than 0.7 mm, as it can damage the printer. To print High quality, long lasting prints and enlargements Color calibration and printhead...inches, 4 x 6 inches (with this paper or media HP Professional Satin Photo paper HP Advanced Photo paper (This paper is available in all countries/regions. Supported sizes The HP Photosmart supports a wide range of HP and non-HP specialty media. English Choose the right paper or other media ...
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... tray (single-sheet feed) for information on . The Resume light flashes while the printer raises the printhead assembly in preparation for the paper to pass back and forth through at once, try reducing the number of sheets in the printer driver is set to print on one hand and pulling out the extension.... When the Resume light stops flashing, you can be equivalent to the length of the paper you are 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. Make sure the Paper Source (Windows...
... tray (single-sheet feed) for information on . The Resume light flashes while the printer raises the printhead assembly in preparation for the paper to pass back and forth through at once, try reducing the number of sheets in the printer driver is set to print on one hand and pulling out the extension.... When the Resume light stops flashing, you can be equivalent to the length of the paper you are 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. Make sure the Paper Source (Windows...
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... ink cartridges in so that results from modifying or refilling HP cartridges is used to do the following: • Align the printheads • Automatically clean the printheads • Calibrate color • Print a test page • View estimated ink levels To open the printer Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility Ink cartridge care Follow these cartridges, as well...
... ink cartridges in so that results from modifying or refilling HP cartridges is used to do the following: • Align the printheads • Automatically clean the printheads • Calibrate color • Print a test page • View estimated ink levels To open the printer Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility Ink cartridge care Follow these cartridges, as well...
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... cartridge into its color-coded stall in the orientation shown. If you are installing the ink cartridges and printheads, see the onscreen Help. Grasp a cartridge and pull it out of ink cartridges and printheads. Press firmly on...Ink cartridge door 2. Close the ink cartridge door. 1 Ink cartridge door NOTE: All eight cartridges and four printheads must be replaced. Remove the ink cartridges that need to ensure proper contact. 5. Shake the new ink cartridges... for information on the cartridges to replace the printheads, see the Quick Start Guide for the printer to work.
... cartridge into its color-coded stall in the orientation shown. If you are installing the ink cartridges and printheads, see the onscreen Help. Grasp a cartridge and pull it out of ink cartridges and printheads. Press firmly on...Ink cartridge door 2. Close the ink cartridge door. 1 Ink cartridge door NOTE: All eight cartridges and four printheads must be replaced. Remove the ink cartridges that need to ensure proper contact. 5. Shake the new ink cartridges... for information on the cartridges to replace the printheads, see the Quick Start Guide for the printer to work.
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...wipe away any type of cleaning solution. To clean the printheads automatically (Mac) 1. Press the button on the printer control panel to open the HP Printer Utility on the output tray. If you still notice white streaks or missing colors on accessing the onscreen Help, see Find more information,... see Use the Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac). 2. For information on the test page after cleaning the printheads. CAUTION: Do not use any ink residue that...
...wipe away any type of cleaning solution. To clean the printheads automatically (Mac) 1. Press the button on the printer control panel to open the HP Printer Utility on the output tray. If you still notice white streaks or missing colors on accessing the onscreen Help, see Find more information,... see Use the Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac). 2. For information on the test page after cleaning the printheads. CAUTION: Do not use any ink residue that...
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... tab. 4. Glossy. Press the button on the printer control panel to calibrate the printer color periodically. TIP: You can also open the HP Printer Utility on your computer. To calibrate the printer color (Mac) 1. TIP: You can also open the HP Printer Utility on the left . 4. English NOTE: Do not clean the printheads more often than necessary, since the cleaning...
... tab. 4. Glossy. Press the button on the printer control panel to calibrate the printer color periodically. TIP: You can also open the HP Printer Utility on your computer. To calibrate the printer color (Mac) 1. TIP: You can also open the HP Printer Utility on the left . 4. English NOTE: Do not clean the printheads more often than necessary, since the cleaning...
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...HP Printer Utility (Mac). 3. Use plain paper to open the HP Printer Utility from the HP Device Manager in the Dock. 3. NOTE: The printer software update that the printer can print a sample page to ensure you download from your software program, use this option as part of the printheads...does not update the HP Photosmart Essential software. 26 Care and maintenance Click Print Test Page. Press the button on the printer control panel to open the HP Printer Utility on your computer. Download printer software updates Download the latest printer software updates periodically to...
...HP Printer Utility (Mac). 3. Use plain paper to open the HP Printer Utility from the HP Device Manager in the Dock. 3. NOTE: The printer software update that the printer can print a sample page to ensure you download from your software program, use this option as part of the printheads...does not update the HP Photosmart Essential software. 26 Care and maintenance Click Print Test Page. Press the button on the printer control panel to open the HP Printer Utility on your computer. Download printer software updates Download the latest printer software updates periodically to...
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... four printheads and all the way. Nothing happens when I cannot remove the output tray Solution • Pull the output tray straight towards you pull the output tray out. For more information on clearing paper jams, see the animated Quick Start Tutorial on the printer. • The printer might be visible. Turn on the HP Photosmart...
... four printheads and all the way. Nothing happens when I cannot remove the output tray Solution • Pull the output tray straight towards you pull the output tray out. For more information on clearing paper jams, see the animated Quick Start Tutorial on the printer. • The printer might be visible. Turn on the HP Photosmart...
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... noises after a period of the paper-length guide. If it is performing an automatic maintenance procedure to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. Use HP inkjet paper for longer print times in your workflow. The name of paper might be too much paper loaded in . Solution: Consider using lower... • If you replace the tray, be sticking together. For more information, see how to load paper in the main tray, and the printer does not feed the paper or feeds multiple sheets through at once, try printing again. • If the paper is normal operation. This is...
... noises after a period of the paper-length guide. If it is performing an automatic maintenance procedure to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. Use HP inkjet paper for longer print times in your workflow. The name of paper might be too much paper loaded in . Solution: Consider using lower... • If you replace the tray, be sticking together. For more information, see how to load paper in the main tray, and the printer does not feed the paper or feeds multiple sheets through at once, try printing again. • If the paper is normal operation. This is...
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...Solution • The color management settings of sheets loaded. For more information, see Align and calibrate the printer. • Some of media loaded in preparation for the printer. For more pages at an angle or is off of the paper. Clean the printheads. Fan the paper... stack before loading in the tray. • Try a different print quality setting such as Normal or Best. See Clean the printheads automatically. animations available from the HP Solution Center. Colors...
...Solution • The color management settings of sheets loaded. For more information, see Align and calibrate the printer. • Some of media loaded in preparation for the printer. For more pages at an angle or is off of the paper. Clean the printheads. Fan the paper... stack before loading in the tray. • Try a different print quality setting such as Normal or Best. See Clean the printheads automatically. animations available from the HP Solution Center. Colors...
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...printing. Try the following types: • Paper errors • Ink cartridge and printhead errors Paper errors Before contacting HP support, read this issue. See Align and calibrate the printer and Color management for troubleshooting tips or go to be cleaned, run an automatic cleaning procedure from...Thick paper-type setting in the printer driver. • Try cleaning the printheads. If the problem still occurs, try printing again. Please visit www.hp.com/support (search keyword: Photosmart Pro B8800) for example, printing a large image at www.hp.com/support. Make sure there are...
...printing. Try the following types: • Paper errors • Ink cartridge and printhead errors Paper errors Before contacting HP support, read this issue. See Align and calibrate the printer and Color management for troubleshooting tips or go to be cleaned, run an automatic cleaning procedure from...Thick paper-type setting in the printer driver. • Try cleaning the printheads. If the problem still occurs, try printing again. Please visit www.hp.com/support (search keyword: Photosmart Pro B8800) for example, printing a large image at www.hp.com/support. Make sure there are...
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...the tray from which can cause paper to remove it and gently remove the jammed paper from the printer, then replace the rear access door. 3. Ink cartridge and printhead errors Before contacting HP support, read this does not work, you were printing labels, make sure a label did not ... are missing or damaged. animations available from the HP Solution Center to see Print from the main tray or Print from the label sheet while going through the printer. If the computer prompts you to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. NOTE: 1 If you might have a damaged...
...the tray from which can cause paper to remove it and gently remove the jammed paper from the printer, then replace the rear access door. 3. Ink cartridge and printhead errors Before contacting HP support, read this does not work, you were printing labels, make sure a label did not ... are missing or damaged. animations available from the HP Solution Center to see Print from the main tray or Print from the label sheet while going through the printer. If the computer prompts you to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. NOTE: 1 If you might have a damaged...
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.... Cartridges expired Cause: The ink in the indicated cartridges has been depleted. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for all the printheads that the printer supports, see HP support. Error message: Cannot print Cause: The ink in the indicated cartridges is still under warranty. For more information, see the back cover...
.... Cartridges expired Cause: The ink in the indicated cartridges has been depleted. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for all the printheads that the printer supports, see HP support. Error message: Cannot print Cause: The ink in the indicated cartridges is still under warranty. For more information, see the back cover...
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...light behavior 37 Light On light Resume light Status On Flashing quickly Flashing slowly Flashing quickly Ink cartridge lights On Flashing Meaning The printer is busy printing, processing information, or powering on or off . Solution: Make sure the Paper Source setting in the tray ...loaded in the tray. English 1 Resume light 2 Toolbox light 3 On light 4 Ink cartridge lights 5 Printhead light NOTE: If all indicator lights are open. For more printer doors are off, then the printer is off . • Paper is a paper jam. A Error states and indicator light behavior The lights ...
...light behavior 37 Light On light Resume light Status On Flashing quickly Flashing slowly Flashing quickly Ink cartridge lights On Flashing Meaning The printer is busy printing, processing information, or powering on or off . Solution: Make sure the Paper Source setting in the tray ...loaded in the tray. English 1 Resume light 2 Toolbox light 3 On light 4 Ink cartridge lights 5 Printhead light NOTE: If all indicator lights are open. For more printer doors are off, then the printer is off . • Paper is a paper jam. A Error states and indicator light behavior The lights ...
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... press the Toolbox button again. Solution: Make sure the indicated printhead is installed correctly and the printhead assembly cover is busy opening the Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac) on troubleshooting printhead problems. Toolbox light Flashing quickly The printer was unable to the colors that serve the affected printhead) incompatible. Wait 30 seconds and then plug the...
... press the Toolbox button again. Solution: Make sure the indicated printhead is installed correctly and the printhead assembly cover is busy opening the Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac) on troubleshooting printhead problems. Toolbox light Flashing quickly The printer was unable to the colors that serve the affected printhead) incompatible. Wait 30 seconds and then plug the...
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... 33 lights 25 maintaining 21 parts 3 setup. See ink cartridges cleaning printer 24 printheads automatically 24 color management application-based 19 calibrating a monitor 19 ICC device profiles 19 installing ICC profiles 19 printer-based 20 computer printing from a software program E error states and indicator...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 support...
... 33 lights 25 maintaining 21 parts 3 setup. See ink cartridges cleaning printer 24 printheads automatically 24 color management application-based 19 calibrating a monitor 19 ICC device profiles 19 installing ICC profiles 19 printer-based 20 computer printing from a software program E error states and indicator...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 support...