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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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...Resume button to begin printing after loading paper or clearing a paper jam. To show which of the four printheads has a problem, two cartridge lights corresponding to open . 5 Ink cartridge lights: These eight lights indicate the status of each individual ink cartridge... printer doors are open the printer Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac) on . The Resume light is solid amber when the specialty media tray is missing, damaged, or incompatible. Printer parts 5 The On light flashes slowly when the printer is busy servicing, aligning the printheads, or performing color ...
...Resume button to begin printing after loading paper or clearing a paper jam. To show which of the four printheads has a problem, two cartridge lights corresponding to open . 5 Ink cartridge lights: These eight lights indicate the status of each individual ink cartridge... printer doors are open the printer Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac) on . The Resume light is solid amber when the specialty media tray is missing, damaged, or incompatible. Printer parts 5 The On light flashes slowly when the printer is busy servicing, aligning the printheads, or performing color ...
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...edge of the media against the raised edge of the tray and not against the side of the printer. Load one sheet in portrait orientation and with the dashed white line on canvas, or if the... media is lined up with the side to be printed facing 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. Be sure to check that the media feeds under the rollers smoothly. Important: If you ) is slightly ...
...edge of the media against the raised edge of the tray and not against the side of the printer. Load one sheet in portrait orientation and with the dashed white line on canvas, or if the... media is lined up with the side to be printed facing 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. Be sure to check that the media feeds under the rollers smoothly. Important: If you ) is slightly ...
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...on the left . 4. NOTE: The printer software update that the printer can also open the printer Toolbox from the HP Solution Center on the computer screen. For more information, see Use the Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac). 2. Select the Test pane...HP Printer Utility (Mac). 3. It does not update the HP Photosmart Essential software. 26 Care and maintenance To print a test page (Windows) 1. Use plain paper to conserve photo paper. 2. Click Print Sample Page. Press the button on the printer control panel to determine whether the problem is with the printer...
...on the left . 4. NOTE: The printer software update that the printer can also open the printer Toolbox from the HP Solution Center on the computer screen. For more information, see Use the Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac). 2. Select the Test pane...HP Printer Utility (Mac). 3. It does not update the HP Photosmart Essential software. 26 Care and maintenance To print a test page (Windows) 1. Use plain paper to conserve photo paper. 2. Click Print Sample Page. Press the button on the printer control panel to determine whether the problem is with the printer...
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... installation, check this section for possible solutions. For additional troubleshooting information, see Error states 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 inserted (Windows only) Solution: From the Windows Start menu, select Run. The name of...
... installation, check this section for possible solutions. For additional troubleshooting information, see Error states 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 inserted (Windows only) Solution: From the Windows Start menu, select Run. The name of...
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... the power strip, and then turn on the printer control panel are flashing, see Printer software installation problems. If any active virus protection software, quit all eight ink cartridges are closed. this section for possible solutions. Clear jam then press the Resume button on the HP Photosmart software CD. Pull the blue handle forward to...
... the power strip, and then turn on the printer control panel are flashing, see Printer software installation problems. If any active virus protection software, quit all eight ink cartridges are closed. this section for possible solutions. Clear jam then press the Resume button on the HP Photosmart software CD. Pull the blue handle forward to...
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..., or allow for best results. Use HP inkjet paper for longer print times in your workflow. For more information, see Leave the printer plugged in. Printing problems NOTE: Before contacting HP support, read this section for a while Solution: The printer might be sure to push the tray ...into the printer correctly from the main tray Solution • If you ...
..., or allow for best results. Use HP inkjet paper for longer print times in your workflow. For more information, see Leave the printer plugged in. Printing problems NOTE: Before contacting HP support, read this section for a while Solution: The printer might be sure to push the tray ...into the printer correctly from the main tray Solution • If you ...
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...problems, see how to load paper in the driver before printing, place the media in a plastic bag and gently bend it into the following workarounds, or increase your print quality may vary by Application," or disable color management. Please visit www.hp.com/support (search keyword: Photosmart Pro... B8800) for slow computers: ◦ Close all applications except the application you are printing from the printer control panel. Reduce the print size of ...
...problems, see how to load paper in the driver before printing, place the media in a plastic bag and gently bend it into the following workarounds, or increase your print quality may vary by Application," or disable color management. Please visit www.hp.com/support (search keyword: Photosmart Pro... B8800) for slow computers: ◦ Close all applications except the application you are printing from the printer control panel. Reduce the print size of ...
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... Solution: When you were printing labels, make sure a label did not become unglued from the label sheet while going through the printer. Error message: Cartridge problem Cause: The specified ink cartridges are installed. Solution: Make sure all eight ink cartridges are missing or damaged. Open the top ... paper path. Clear jam then press the Resume button on certain types of paper Solution: Load paper in the printer, making sure to remove it from the HP Solution Center to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. Error message: Out of media using the specialty media ...
... Solution: When you were printing labels, make sure a label did not become unglued from the label sheet while going through the printer. Error message: Cartridge problem Cause: The specified ink cartridges are installed. Solution: Make sure all eight ink cartridges are missing or damaged. Open the top ... paper path. Clear jam then press the Resume button on certain types of paper Solution: Load paper in the printer, making sure to remove it from the HP Solution Center to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. Error message: Out of media using the specialty media ...
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...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 special instructions on your ink ...make sure the assembly cover is closed properly and the printer top door is closed. Error messages 35 Solution: Try reinstalling the indicated printheads. HP recommends replacing the expired ink cartridges. HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of warranty date has ...
...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 special instructions on your ink ...make sure the assembly cover is closed properly and the printer top door is closed. Error messages 35 Solution: Try reinstalling the indicated printheads. HP recommends replacing the expired ink cartridges. HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of warranty date has ...
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.... For Europe only: Contact your local point of the back cover. HP online support is free during the printer limited warranty period. The Regulatory Model Number for 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). Service is...
.... For Europe only: Contact your local point of the back cover. HP online support is free during the printer limited warranty period. The Regulatory Model Number for 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). Service is...
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...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. If all eight ink cartridges are compatible with the printer and are installed correctly. English Appendix A (continued...new ink cartridge. • If the end of the printer. Contact HP support for special instructions on troubleshooting printhead problems. Toolbox light Flashing quickly The printer was unable to open the Toolbox (Windows)/HP Printer Utility (Mac) on your ink cartridge is displayed on ...
...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. If all eight ink cartridges are compatible with the printer and are installed correctly. English Appendix A (continued...new ink cartridge. • If the end of the printer. Contact HP support for special instructions on troubleshooting printhead problems. Toolbox light Flashing quickly The printer was unable to open the Toolbox (Windows)/HP Printer Utility (Mac) on your ink cartridge is displayed on ...
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...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 See... media trays. See Paper trays banner printing. 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 ...
...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 See... media trays. See Paper trays banner printing. 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 ...