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... 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®(versions 7.0, CS, and CS 2 only 18 Use application-based...
... 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®(versions 7.0, CS, and CS 2 only 18 Use application-based...
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... and serious amateur photographers, this printer yields rich, bright, fade-resistant, and color-accurate photos, especially when used with the following documentation: • Setup instructions: Read this User Guide, printer software refers to the HP Photosmart software that controls the printer. 2 Welcome Designed especially for purchasing an HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series printer. The printer driver is the book you are...
... and serious amateur photographers, this printer yields rich, bright, fade-resistant, and color-accurate photos, especially when used with the following documentation: • Setup instructions: Read this User Guide, printer software refers to the HP Photosmart software that controls the printer. 2 Welcome Designed especially for purchasing an HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series printer. The printer driver is the book you are...
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..., including glossy and satin-matte/soft gloss. Specialty media The printer prints on a variety of available HP inkjet paper, or to purchase supplies, go to 12 x 12 inches...printer. Supported sizes The HP Photosmart supports a wide range of the types listed here for special effects: • HP Hahnemühle Smooth Fine Art Paper • HP Hahnemühle Watercolor Paper • HP Aquarella Art Paper • HP...other media For a list of HP and non-HP specialty media. To print High quality, long lasting prints and enlargements Color calibration and printhead alignment Casual photos...
..., including glossy and satin-matte/soft gloss. Specialty media The printer prints on a variety of available HP inkjet paper, or to purchase supplies, go to 12 x 12 inches...printer. Supported sizes The HP Photosmart supports a wide range of the types listed here for special effects: • HP Hahnemühle Smooth Fine Art Paper • HP Hahnemühle Watercolor Paper • HP Aquarella Art Paper • HP...other media For a list of HP and non-HP specialty media. To print High quality, long lasting prints and enlargements Color calibration and printhead alignment Casual photos...
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.... In the printer driver on the printer. 6. For more advanced color management settings, see Change print settings. When you will already be used less often), the recommended source is set the HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series as photo papers, for printing, a paper jam can skip this step. To modify the settings, see Color management. The HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series...
.... In the printer driver on the printer. 6. For more advanced color management settings, see Change print settings. When you will already be used less often), the recommended source is set the HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series as photo papers, for printing, a paper jam can skip this step. To modify the settings, see Color management. The HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series...
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...Color tabs. Click OK. 5. Click Print to begin printing. The default settings for the correct paper type and photo enhancement. 5. NOTE: When printing a photo, you can easily select the appropriate options for your print job by choosing one of the dialog. Make sure the HP Photosmart is the selected printer.... 3. Print from the Application pop-up menu, as paper type, select them from a software program 13 Make sure the HP Photosmart is the selected printer. 3. If necessary, you can adjust ...
...Color tabs. Click OK. 5. Click Print to begin printing. The default settings for the correct paper type and photo enhancement. 5. NOTE: When printing a photo, you can easily select the appropriate options for your print job by choosing one of the dialog. Make sure the HP Photosmart is the selected printer.... 3. Print from the Application pop-up menu, as paper type, select them from a software program 13 Make sure the HP Photosmart is the selected printer. 3. If necessary, you can adjust ...
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... the Print quality drop-down list, select the appropriate speed and quality setting for Adobe Photoshop 7, CS, and CS2. To enhance color matching and detail in the print dialog itself, right-click any option and click the What's This? Set the paper type The default... can also adjust print settings in the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in the Finder, and then choose Library, HP Product Help. To select a print quality (Mac) 1. For more information on the HP printer driver, see Use the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in the printer driver. You can change the paper type...
... the Print quality drop-down list, select the appropriate speed and quality setting for Adobe Photoshop 7, CS, and CS2. To enhance color matching and detail in the print dialog itself, right-click any option and click the What's This? Set the paper type The default... can also adjust print settings in the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in the Finder, and then choose Library, HP Product Help. To select a print quality (Mac) 1. For more information on the HP printer driver, see Use the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in the printer driver. You can change the paper type...
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Mac 1. Make the HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series the default printer 17 Open Printers (Windows Vista) or Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). 3. Choose an option from the Selected printer in Print Dialog pop-up menu. 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. In the System Preferences, click Print & Fax, and then click Printing. 2.
Mac 1. Make the HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series the default printer 17 Open Printers (Windows Vista) or Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). 3. Choose an option from the Selected printer in Print Dialog pop-up menu. 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. In the System Preferences, click Print & Fax, and then click Printing. 2.
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..., which controls the printer. 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 provides a central dialog box for Adobe Photoshop®(versions 7.0, CS, management. The printer driver is based on both at the same time. Use printer-based color management. • Advanced color management • Uses...
..., which controls the printer. 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 provides a central dialog box for Adobe Photoshop®(versions 7.0, CS, management. The printer driver is based on both at the same time. Use printer-based color management. • Advanced color management • Uses...
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... relies on the print. See the documentation that came with the printer. Use application-based color management 19 To install the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in (Mac) 1. To install the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in (Windows) 1. Start the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in To start the plug-in the Dock. 2. To print only a portion of the image, drag...
... relies on the print. See the documentation that came with the printer. Use application-based color management 19 To install the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in (Mac) 1. To install the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in (Windows) 1. Start the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in To start the plug-in the Dock. 2. To print only a portion of the image, drag...
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... pop-up menu. d. For information on using . 7. Click Print. Mac users: a. c. For most users, HP recommends selecting Perceptual and the Black Point Compensation option. 8. Click OK. Use printer-based color management The HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series printer offers built-in automatic color management that is selected from the Paper Type drop-down list. 5. Click Page Setup, set...
... pop-up menu. d. For information on using . 7. Click Print. Mac users: a. c. For most users, HP recommends selecting Perceptual and the Black Point Compensation option. 8. Click OK. Use printer-based color management The HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series printer offers built-in automatic color management that is selected from the Paper Type drop-down list. 5. Click Page Setup, set...
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... on the computer screen. For more information, see Use the Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac). 2. Press the button on the printer control panel to open the HP Printer Utility on the computer screen. It does not update the HP Photosmart Essential software. 26 Care and maintenance The test page also contains useful information about the...
... on the computer screen. For more information, see Use the Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac). 2. Press the button on the printer control panel to open the HP Printer Utility on the computer screen. It does not update the HP Photosmart Essential software. 26 Care and maintenance The test page also contains useful information about the...
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... updates by going to select it. 4. From the Windows Start menu, click Programs or All Programs, click HP, and then click HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series. 2. Disconnect the HP Photosmart from your printer software (Mac) 1. After the software is connected to complete the installation. If a software update is available, click the checkbox next to the software update...
... updates by going to select it. 4. From the Windows Start menu, click Programs or All Programs, click HP, and then click HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series. 2. Disconnect the HP Photosmart from your printer software (Mac) 1. After the software is connected to complete the installation. If a software update is available, click the checkbox next to the software update...
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Chapter 4 6. English 28 Care and maintenance On the desktop, open the CD-ROM and then double-click HP Installer. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions and the instructions provided in the Setup Guide that came with the HP Photosmart.
Chapter 4 6. English 28 Care and maintenance On the desktop, open the CD-ROM and then double-click HP Installer. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions and the instructions provided in the Setup Guide that came with the HP Photosmart.
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... panel are not communicating properly after software installation, check this section for more information. English 5 Troubleshooting and support The printer is designed to be reliable and easy to use, but the HP Photosmart one does not, you might have a damaged CD. The System Requirements dialog box is displayed during software installation. Click Browse...
... panel are not communicating properly after software installation, check this section for more information. English 5 Troubleshooting and support The printer is designed to be reliable and easy to use, but the HP Photosmart one does not, you might have a damaged CD. The System Requirements dialog box is displayed during software installation. Click Browse...
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...again. For more information, see Printer software installation problems. If any active virus protection software, quit all eight ink cartridges are closed. Mac: Insert the CD into your computer, double-click the HP Software icon, and then double-click the HP Installer icon. Wait about 30 ... in . Unplug the printer power cord from the back of the animated Quick Start Tutorial. Check that is open all the way. Do not lift the forward edge upwards as you . The printer is a paper jam. The animated Quick Start Tutorial on the HP Photosmart software CD. English Chapter...
...again. For more information, see Printer software installation problems. If any active virus protection software, quit all eight ink cartridges are closed. Mac: Insert the CD into your computer, double-click the HP Software icon, and then double-click the HP Installer icon. Wait about 30 ... in . Unplug the printer power cord from the back of the animated Quick Start Tutorial. Check that is open all the way. Do not lift the forward edge upwards as you . The printer is a paper jam. The animated Quick Start Tutorial on the HP Photosmart software CD. English Chapter...
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Please visit www.hp.com/support (search keyword: Photosmart Pro B8800) for more information, see Clean the printheads automatically. • Try using glossy HP Advanced Photo paper or HP Professional Satin Photo paper, try printing again. For more information on the printer screen can be divided into... 33 For more information. ◦ If you are using the Maximum dpi print quality setting. See Align and calibrate the printer and Color management for more information on printing a test page, see Clean the printheads automatically. ◦ If automatic cleaning does not ...
Please visit www.hp.com/support (search keyword: Photosmart Pro B8800) for more information, see Clean the printheads automatically. • Try using glossy HP Advanced Photo paper or HP Professional Satin Photo paper, try printing again. For more information on the printer screen can be divided into... 33 For more information. ◦ If you are using the Maximum dpi print quality setting. See Align and calibrate the printer and Color management for more information on printing a test page, see Clean the printheads automatically. ◦ If automatic cleaning does not ...
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... where you will be asked to bring the printer to qualified online support specialists • Software and driver updates for the HP Photosmart • Valuable HP Photosmart and troubleshooting information 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...
... where you will be asked to bring the printer to qualified online support specialists • Software and driver updates for the HP Photosmart • Valuable HP Photosmart and troubleshooting information 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...
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...Internet Explorer 5.01 with SP2 Any browser or later USB port (Cable not included) USB port (Cable not included) Printer specifications Category Connectivity Environmental specifications Power consumption Power cord model number USB support Specifications USB 2.0 High speed Recommended during operation:...and Vista Mac OS X v 10.3.9, v10.4, and v10.5 HP recommends that the USB cable be less than 3 meters (10 feet) in length Specifications 39 English B Specifications This section lists the minimum system requirements for installing the HP Photosmart printer software, and provides selected...
...Internet Explorer 5.01 with SP2 Any browser or later USB port (Cable not included) USB port (Cable not included) Printer specifications Category Connectivity Environmental specifications Power consumption Power cord model number USB support Specifications USB 2.0 High speed Recommended during operation:...and Vista Mac OS X v 10.3.9, v10.4, and v10.5 HP recommends that the USB cable be less than 3 meters (10 feet) in length Specifications 39 English B Specifications This section lists the minimum system requirements for installing the HP Photosmart printer software, and provides selected...