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...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®(versions 7.0, CS, and CS ...printer...24 Align and calibrate the printer...25 Print a test page...26 Print a sample page...26 Download 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...
...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®(versions 7.0, CS, and CS ...printer...24 Align and calibrate the printer...25 Print a test page...26 Print a sample page...26 Download 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...
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...when the specialty media tray is on. The On light flashes slowly 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 ink. A flashing light indicates that the corresponding cartridge might...Press once to open . 5 Ink cartridge lights: These eight lights indicate the status of the four printheads has a problem, two cartridge lights corresponding to the colors that the corresponding cartridge might be low on the computer screen. English Control panel 1 Cancel: Press to stop the current...
...when the specialty media tray is on. The On light flashes slowly 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 ink. A flashing light indicates that the corresponding cartridge might...Press once to open . 5 Ink cartridge lights: These eight lights indicate the status of the four printheads has a problem, two cartridge lights corresponding to the colors that the corresponding cartridge might be low on the computer screen. English Control panel 1 Cancel: Press to stop the current...
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... edge of the media against the raised edge of the tray and not against the side of the printer. Be sure to be printed facing up with the side to close the top door again. Misaligned ...media can result in the specialty media tray. Feed the media into the printer until the back edge of the media (the edge nearest you are printing 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 ...
... edge of the media against the raised edge of the tray and not against the side of the printer. Be sure to be printed facing up with the side to close the top door again. Misaligned ...media can result in the specialty media tray. Feed the media into the printer until the back edge of the media (the edge nearest you are printing 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 ...
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... to conserve photo paper. 2. It does not update the HP Photosmart Essential software. 26 Care and maintenance TIP: You can successfully print a photo. Download printer software updates Download the latest printer software updates periodically to verify that you have the latest features... the Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac). 2. For more information, see Use the Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac). 3. Select the Sample Page pane on the printer control panel to determine whether the problem is with the printer or software program. Use plain...
... to conserve photo paper. 2. It does not update the HP Photosmart Essential software. 26 Care and maintenance TIP: You can successfully print a photo. Download printer software updates Download the latest printer software updates periodically to verify that you have the latest features... the Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac). 2. For more information, see Use the Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac). 3. Select the Sample Page pane on the printer control panel to determine whether the problem is with the printer or software program. Use plain...
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... and indicator light behavior for possible solutions. Printer software installation problems NOTE: Before contacting HP support, read the HP Photosmart CD Solution: Make sure the CD is not dirty or scratched. Before proceeding, check all cable connections between the printer and computer, and ensure that you are not.... Solution: Upgrade the component to service the CD-ROM drive. If other CDs work , you inserted the HP Photosmart CD. The name of the printer software. If other CDs do not work but if you have connected the USB cable before completing the software installation...
... and indicator light behavior for possible solutions. Printer software installation problems NOTE: Before contacting HP support, read the HP Photosmart CD Solution: Make sure the CD is not dirty or scratched. Before proceeding, check all cable connections between the printer and computer, and ensure that you are not.... Solution: Upgrade the component to service the CD-ROM drive. If other CDs work , you inserted the HP Photosmart CD. The name of the printer software. If other CDs do not work but if you have connected the USB cable before completing the software installation...
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...Need help? If your issue is plugged in . NOTE: For complete troubleshooting assistance on printer setup, see Printer software installation problems. If any active virus protection software, quit all the way. The printer is related to start flashing quickly, and then try pressing the Resume button again. If... see the animated Quick Start Tutorial on the printer. 30 Troubleshooting and support Do not lift the forward edge upwards as you . Check that is a paper jam. Clear jam then press the Resume button on the HP Photosmart software CD. The animated Quick Start Tutorial on...
...Need help? If your issue is plugged in . NOTE: For complete troubleshooting assistance on printer setup, see Printer software installation problems. If any active virus protection software, quit all the way. The printer is related to start flashing quickly, and then try pressing the Resume button again. If... see the animated Quick Start Tutorial on the printer. 30 Troubleshooting and support Do not lift the forward edge upwards as you . Check that is a paper jam. Clear jam then press the Resume button on the HP Photosmart software CD. The animated Quick Start Tutorial on...
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...length guide. TIP: View the How do I? If it is seated correctly. • There might not be adjusted correctly. Use HP inkjet paper for a while Solution: The printer might be too much paper loaded in the main tray to 20, or use the specialty media tray to print on or flashing...specialty media tray, how to clear a paper jam, and how to see the onscreen Help or the animated Quick Start Tutorial. Printing problems NOTE: Before contacting HP support, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to ensure it on, or starts making noises after sitting unused for best results....
...length guide. TIP: View the How do I? If it is seated correctly. • There might not be adjusted correctly. Use HP inkjet paper for a while Solution: The printer might be too much paper loaded in the main tray to 20, or use the specialty media tray to print on or flashing...specialty media tray, how to clear a paper jam, and how to see the onscreen Help or the animated Quick Start Tutorial. Printing problems NOTE: Before contacting HP support, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to ensure it on, or starts making noises after sitting unused for best results....
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...printing. Please visit www.hp.com/support (search keyword: Photosmart Pro B8800) for more information. ◦ If you are printing from a large file (for more information on the printheads. See Color management for example, printing a large image at www.hp.com/support. To flatten ... Clean the printheads automatically. ◦ If automatic cleaning does not resolve the problem, try printing again. For more information, see the onscreen Help. • Calibrate the printer color and check the color management settings. English • You might be aligned, align the printheads. ...
...printing. Please visit www.hp.com/support (search keyword: Photosmart Pro B8800) for more information. ◦ If you are printing from a large file (for more information on the printheads. See Color management for example, printing a large image at www.hp.com/support. To flatten ... Clean the printheads automatically. ◦ If automatic cleaning does not resolve the problem, try printing again. For more information, see the onscreen Help. • Calibrate the printer color and check the color management settings. English • You might be aligned, align the printheads. ...
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.... TIP: View the How do I? If there are installed. Open the top door and clear the printer of HP support services may vary by country/region. Press the two releases on the printer control panel, and re-start the print job, making sure to push the tray in the driver or...can cause paper jams, so store expensive specialty media in a plastic bag rather than in the printer driver. Error message: Paper mismatch Cause: The size of the rear door to print again. Error message: Cartridge problem Cause: The specified ink cartridges are missing or damaged. Press Resume after clearing a paper jam....
.... TIP: View the How do I? If there are installed. Open the top door and clear the printer of HP support services may vary by country/region. Press the two releases on the printer control panel, and re-start the print job, making sure to push the tray in the driver or...can cause paper jams, so store expensive specialty media in a plastic bag rather than in the printer driver. Error message: Paper mismatch Cause: The size of the rear door to print again. Error message: Cartridge problem Cause: The specified ink cartridges are missing or damaged. Press Resume after clearing a paper jam....
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...so. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for all the printheads that the printer supports, see the back cover of warranty date has not been reached, contact HP support. For more information, see Replace the ink cartridges. To determine the reorder number ...replacing the ink cartridge, by following the instructions on the product or the ink cartridge expiration message on troubleshooting printhead problems. Error message: Incompatible printheads Solution: Replace the indicated printheads with the appropriate printheads for the device. If the error message still...
...so. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for all the printheads that the printer supports, see the back cover of warranty date has not been reached, contact HP support. For more information, see Replace the ink cartridges. To determine the reorder number ...replacing the ink cartridge, by following the instructions on the product or the ink cartridge expiration message on troubleshooting printhead problems. Error message: Incompatible printheads Solution: Replace the indicated printheads with the appropriate printheads for the device. If the error message still...
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... 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). To learn how 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...
... 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). To learn how 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...
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...HP support. Printhead light On The printer is closed and latched. Contact HP support for special instructions on troubleshooting printhead problems. Toolbox light Flashing quickly The printer was unable to the printer, and then press the Toolbox button again. Wait 30 seconds and then plug the printer... printhead is installed correctly and the printhead assembly cover is busy servicing, aligning the printheads, or performing color calibration. If the Toolbox (Windows)/ HP Printer Utility (Mac) still does not open , try restarting the computer and then pressing the Toolbox button...
...HP support. Printhead light On The printer is closed and latched. Contact HP support for special instructions on troubleshooting printhead problems. Toolbox light Flashing quickly The printer was unable to the printer, and then press the Toolbox button again. Wait 30 seconds and then plug the printer... printhead is installed correctly and the printhead assembly cover is busy servicing, aligning the printheads, or performing color calibration. If the Toolbox (Windows)/ HP Printer Utility (Mac) still does not open , try restarting the computer and then pressing the Toolbox button...
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... 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 36 42 ...A aligning printheads. 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 printer driver 6 troubleshooting 29 uninstall 27 updating 26...
... 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 36 42 ...A aligning printheads. 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 printer driver 6 troubleshooting 29 uninstall 27 updating 26...