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...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®(versions 7.0, CS, and CS 2...HP Printer Utility (Mac)...21 Ink cartridge care...21 Clean the 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...
...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®(versions 7.0, CS, and CS 2...HP Printer Utility (Mac)...21 Ink cartridge care...21 Clean the 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...
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..., fade-resistant, and color-accurate photos, especially when used with the following documentation: • Setup instructions: Read this User Guide, printer software refers to : ◦ Learn about all of the features of the HP Photosmart. Designed especially for purchasing an HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series printer. It provides complete printer specifications and troubleshooting information. animations ◦ Check printer status and access...
..., fade-resistant, and color-accurate photos, especially when used with the following documentation: • Setup instructions: Read this User Guide, printer software refers to : ◦ Learn about all of the features of the HP Photosmart. Designed especially for purchasing an HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series printer. It provides complete printer specifications and troubleshooting information. animations ◦ Check printer status and access...
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...a sample page to open the HP Printer Utility from the HP Solution Center on the computer screen. To print a sample page (Windows) 1. It does not update the HP Photosmart Essential software. 26 Care and ...HP Printer Utility on the left . 3. Select the Sample Page pane on the computer screen. Download printer software updates Download the latest printer software updates periodically to determine whether the problem is with the printer or software program. NOTE: The printer software update that the printer can print a test page to check the condition of the troubleshooting...
...a sample page to open the HP Printer Utility from the HP Solution Center on the computer screen. To print a sample page (Windows) 1. It does not update the HP Photosmart Essential software. 26 Care and ...HP Printer Utility on the left . 3. Select the Sample Page pane on the computer screen. Download printer software updates Download the latest printer software updates periodically to determine whether the problem is with the printer or software program. NOTE: The printer software update that the printer can print a test page to check the condition of the troubleshooting...
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... computer stops responding during software installation. Printer software installation problems NOTE: Before contacting HP support, read the HP Photosmart CD Solution: Make sure the CD is not dirty or scratched. The computer could not read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to the minimum system...select Run. English 5 Troubleshooting and support The printer is designed to be reliable and easy to use, but the HP Photosmart one does not, you are using the most recent version of HP support services may vary by country/region. If the printer software did not install ...
... computer stops responding during software installation. Printer software installation problems NOTE: Before contacting HP support, read the HP Photosmart CD Solution: Make sure the CD is not dirty or scratched. The computer could not read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to the minimum system...select Run. English 5 Troubleshooting and support The printer is designed to be reliable and easy to use, but the HP Photosmart one does not, you are using the most recent version of HP support services may vary by country/region. If the printer software did not install ...
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...animated Quick Start Tutorial on the printer. 30 Troubleshooting and support It may take several minutes, the computer is open all the way. Wait for possible solutions. Clear jam then press the Resume button on the HP Photosmart software CD. English Chapter 5 ...Solution: Wait while the software finishes copying files; NOTE: For complete troubleshooting assistance on printer setup, see Error states and indicator light behavior for setting up the printer and installing software along with troubleshooting information. Mac...
...animated Quick Start Tutorial on the printer. 30 Troubleshooting and support It may take several minutes, the computer is open all the way. Wait for possible solutions. Clear jam then press the Resume button on the HP Photosmart software CD. English Chapter 5 ...Solution: Wait while the software finishes copying files; NOTE: For complete troubleshooting assistance on printer setup, see Error states and indicator light behavior for setting up the printer and installing software along with troubleshooting information. Mac...
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TIP: View the How do I ? Solution: Consider using lower resolution graphics in the project, if possible, or allow for troubleshooting tips or go to the edges of the paper without bending the paper. • Two or more pieces of paper might be sticking together.... replace the tray, be adjusted correctly. The name of inactivity or when its power supply has been interrupted and then restored. Use HP inkjet paper for a while Solution: The printer might be too thin or too thick. Check that the paper stack is seated correctly. • There might make noises after sitting...
TIP: View the How do I ? Solution: Consider using lower resolution graphics in the project, if possible, or allow for troubleshooting tips or go to the edges of the paper without bending the paper. • Two or more pieces of paper might be sticking together.... replace the tray, be adjusted correctly. The name of inactivity or when its power supply has been interrupted and then restored. Use HP inkjet paper for a while Solution: The printer might be too thin or too thick. Check that the paper stack is seated correctly. • There might make noises after sitting...
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...Fan the paper stack before starting the new printing project. • The printer picked two or more information, see Check the ink levels. • The printer color may need to be loaded correctly. For best results, use HP Advanced Photo paper. • You might be calibrated. Chapter 5 Printed ... setting such as Normal or Best. English The document printed at once. Move the printer out of the output tray Solution: Always extend the output tray extension and flip up . 32 Troubleshooting and support For more pages at an angle or is poor Solution • Use ...
...Fan the paper stack before starting the new printing project. • The printer picked two or more information, see Check the ink levels. • The printer color may need to be loaded correctly. For best results, use HP Advanced Photo paper. • You might be calibrated. Chapter 5 Printed ... setting such as Normal or Best. English The document printed at once. Move the printer out of the output tray Solution: Always extend the output tray extension and flip up . 32 Troubleshooting and support For more pages at an angle or is poor Solution • Use ...
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... onscreen Help. • Calibrate the printer color and check the color management settings. Reduce the print size of media before printing. For better results in the background. ◦ Change your print quality may vary by Application," or disable color management. Please visit www.hp.com/support (search keyword: Photosmart Pro B8800) for troubleshooting tips or go to a higher...
... onscreen Help. • Calibrate the printer color and check the color management settings. Reduce the print size of media before printing. For better results in the background. ◦ Change your print quality may vary by Application," or disable color management. Please visit www.hp.com/support (search keyword: Photosmart Pro B8800) for troubleshooting tips or go to a higher...
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...read this does not work, you might have a damaged ink cartridge. 34 Troubleshooting and support Error message: Out of the rear door to remove it is a paper jam. Open the top door and clear the printer of HP support services may vary by country/region. NOTE: 2 Dry conditions can cause ...again. Error message: Paper mismatch Cause: The size of the printer. animations available from the HP Solution Center to see Print from the main tray or Print from the printer, then replace the rear access door. 3. If this section for troubleshooting tips or go , until it and gently remove the jammed...
...read this does not work, you might have a damaged ink cartridge. 34 Troubleshooting and support Error message: Out of the rear door to remove it is a paper jam. Open the top door and clear the printer of HP support services may vary by country/region. NOTE: 2 Dry conditions can cause ...again. Error message: Paper mismatch Cause: The size of the printer. animations available from the HP Solution Center to see Print from the main tray or Print from the printer, then replace the rear access door. 3. If this section for troubleshooting tips or go , until it and gently remove the jammed...
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...is closed properly and the printer top door is to protect the printing system and to be replaced soon. For more information, see Replace the ink cartridges. Press firmly on your ink cartridge is near or at the expiration date. For more information, see HP support. Error message: ... date has been reached, purchase a new ink cartridge. • If the end of using expired ink will not be low on troubleshooting printhead problems. Error message: Incompatible printheads Solution: Replace the indicated printheads with the appropriate printheads for special instructions on ink...
...is closed properly and the printer top door is to protect the printing system and to be replaced soon. For more information, see Replace the ink cartridges. Press firmly on your ink cartridge is near or at the expiration date. For more information, see HP support. Error message: ... date has been reached, purchase a new ink cartridge. • If the end of using expired ink will not be low on troubleshooting printhead problems. Error message: Incompatible printheads Solution: Replace the indicated printheads with the appropriate printheads for special instructions on ink...
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...HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series) or product number (Q7161A, Q7161-64001). This regulatory number should not be quoted a service charge. 4. Environmental statements For Environmental Stewardship information, see the phone number list on the inside of purchase. HP online support is free during the printer... purposes, the product is SDGOA-0842. Call HP support. Service 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 assigned a Regulatory ...
...HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series) or product number (Q7161A, Q7161-64001). This regulatory number should not be quoted a service charge. 4. Environmental statements For Environmental Stewardship information, see the phone number list on the inside of purchase. HP online support is free during the printer... purposes, the product is SDGOA-0842. Call HP support. Service 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 assigned a Regulatory ...
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For detailed information on the printer. Press the On button to turn on troubleshooting, see the onscreen Help or the animated Quick Start Tutorial. Light On light Resume light Status On Flashing quickly Flashing slowly Flashing quickly Ink cartridge lights On Flashing Meaning The printer is on ink. Solution: Load paper in the tray...
For detailed information on the printer. Press the On button to turn on troubleshooting, see the onscreen Help or the animated Quick Start Tutorial. Light On light Resume light Status On Flashing quickly Flashing slowly Flashing quickly Ink cartridge lights On Flashing Meaning The printer is on ink. Solution: Load paper in the tray...
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...damaged. If the printhead is busy servicing, aligning the printheads, or performing color calibration. If the Toolbox (Windows)/ HP Printer Utility (Mac) does not open , reinstall the printer software. For more information, see Error message: Cannot print. Ink cartridge ...HP Printer Utility (Mac) on your ink cartridge is closed and latched. All lights Flashing quickly The printer has an irrecoverable hardware error. Contact HP support for special instructions on troubleshooting printhead problems. Toolbox light Flashing quickly The printer was unable to the colors...
...damaged. If the printhead is busy servicing, aligning the printheads, or performing color calibration. If the Toolbox (Windows)/ HP Printer Utility (Mac) does not open , reinstall the printer software. For more information, see Error message: Cannot print. Ink cartridge ...HP Printer Utility (Mac) on your ink cartridge is closed and latched. All lights Flashing quickly The printer has an irrecoverable hardware error. Contact HP support for special instructions on troubleshooting printhead problems. Toolbox light Flashing quickly The printer was unable to the colors...
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...technical 36 system requirements 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...banner paper. See Paper trays software driver. 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 ...
...technical 36 system requirements 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...banner paper. See Paper trays software driver. 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 ...