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...sheet of plain paper and printing an image or document. The printer screen asks you to prevent paper from the back of the printer. Wait for the printer screen to tell you to wait while the printer raises the printhead assembly to curl. Note: Canvas media tends to make space for... thick, rigid media. Español La bandeja de soportes especiales está diseñada, especialmente, para soportes rígidos y gruesos. HP recomienda que practique con hojas...
...sheet of plain paper and printing an image or document. The printer screen asks you to prevent paper from the back of the printer. Wait for the printer screen to tell you to wait while the printer raises the printhead assembly to curl. Note: Canvas media tends to make space for... thick, rigid media. Español La bandeja de soportes especiales está diseñada, especialmente, para soportes rígidos y gruesos. HP recomienda que practique con hojas...
User Guide
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... the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in defaults 27 Install the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in 27 Use application-based color management 27 Use printer-based color management 29 4 Care and maintenance 33 Leave the printer on 33 Replace the ink cartridges 33 Check the ink levels 34 Replace the ink cartridges 34 Replace faulty printheads 36 Clean the printer 39...
... the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in defaults 27 Install the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in 27 Use application-based color management 27 Use printer-based color management 29 4 Care and maintenance 33 Leave the printer on 33 Replace the ink cartridges 33 Check the ink levels 34 Replace the ink cartridges 34 Replace faulty printheads 36 Clean the printer 39...
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... 46 Printing problems 47 Error messages ...50 Paper errors 51 Printer setup errors 52 Ink cartridge and printhead errors 53 Network errors 54 6 HP support ...57 Support process 57 HP support by phone 57 Phone support period 57 Placing a call 57 After the phone ... the printer to the network 61 Install the printer software on a Windows computer 62 Install the printer software on a Mac 63 Use the embedded web server 64 Print a network settings page 64 B Specifications...65 System requirements 65 Printer specifications 66 C HP Warranty...69 Index...71 2 HP Photosmart Pro B9100...
... 46 Printing problems 47 Error messages ...50 Paper errors 51 Printer setup errors 52 Ink cartridge and printhead errors 53 Network errors 54 6 HP support ...57 Support process 57 HP support by phone 57 Phone support period 57 Placing a call 57 After the phone ... the printer to the network 61 Install the printer software on a Windows computer 62 Install the printer software on a Mac 63 Use the embedded web server 64 Print a network settings page 64 B Specifications...65 System requirements 65 Printer specifications 66 C HP Warranty...69 Index...71 2 HP Photosmart Pro B9100...
User Guide
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... for Adobe Photoshop®, which streamlines your color management workflow. Change printer settings HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 3 Mac: Select Help, Mac Help in for assured color accuracy. ● Advanced color management with HP Advanced Photo Paper. ● Four dual-color printheads that provide up the printer and install the printer software. ● User Guide: The User Guide is the...
... for Adobe Photoshop®, which streamlines your color management workflow. Change printer settings HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 3 Mac: Select Help, Mac Help in for assured color accuracy. ● Advanced color management with HP Advanced Photo Paper. ● Four dual-color printheads that provide up the printer and install the printer software. ● User Guide: The User Guide is the...
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... cartridges. 6 On button: Press to turn on a computer, open and navigate the printer menu, cancel print jobs, and respond to prompts on the printer screen. 3 Top door: Lift to gain access to the printheads and to clear paper jams. 4 Specialty media tray (closed): Lower to insert a ... messages here. 2 Control panel: Use these buttons to the HP Photosmart software that comes on the Windows taskbar, and then click Launch/Show HP Solution Center. For easier access to be printed facing down. 4 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Place the media into this tray. Place the media with the...
... cartridges. 6 On button: Press to turn on a computer, open and navigate the printer menu, cancel print jobs, and respond to prompts on the printer screen. 3 Top door: Lift to gain access to the printheads and to clear paper jams. 4 Specialty media tray (closed): Lower to insert a ... messages here. 2 Control panel: Use these buttons to the HP Photosmart software that comes on the Windows taskbar, and then click Launch/Show HP Solution Center. For easier access to be printed facing down. 4 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Place the media into this tray. Place the media with the...
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...reset the printer network settings to the factory defaults. ● Clean printheads: Select this option to align the printheads. Align printheads: Select this option to calibrate the printer color. Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - See Clean the printheads automatically. ● Calibrate printer: - Note...this option to clean the printheads if you notice white lines or single-color streaks on the photos you print. Load Letter or A4sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide ...
...reset the printer network settings to the factory defaults. ● Clean printheads: Select this option to align the printheads. Align printheads: Select this option to calibrate the printer color. Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - See Clean the printheads automatically. ● Calibrate printer: - Note...this option to clean the printheads if you notice white lines or single-color streaks on the photos you print. Load Letter or A4sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide ...
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...tray. If you use the specialty media tray. Note You do not need to remove media from falling onto the floor. 4. Wait while the printer raises the printhead assembly in preparation for the paper to prevent paper from the main tray before you are printing on loading canvas media, see To load...(the edge nearest you are using tabbed paper, insert the paper so the tab feeds in the specialty media tray. Feed the media into the printer until the back edge of media, see To load canvas in first. 14 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer To load the specialty media tray 1.
...tray. If you use the specialty media tray. Note You do not need to remove media from falling onto the floor. 4. Wait while the printer raises the printhead assembly in preparation for the paper to prevent paper from the main tray before you are printing on loading canvas media, see To load...(the edge nearest you are using tabbed paper, insert the paper so the tab feeds in the specialty media tray. Feed the media into the printer until the back edge of media, see To load canvas in first. 14 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer To load the specialty media tray 1.
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... the raised edge of the tray and not against the side of the printer. Wait while the printer raises the printhead assembly in the specialty media tray 1. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 15 Lower the specialty media tray. Press OK on the printer. To load canvas in preparation for printing. Misaligned media can result in...
... the raised edge of the tray and not against the side of the printer. Wait while the printer raises the printhead assembly in the specialty media tray 1. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 15 Lower the specialty media tray. Press OK on the printer. To load canvas in preparation for printing. Misaligned media can result in...
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...HP inkjet paper, or to purchase supplies, go to: ● www.hpshopping.com (U.S.) ● www.hpshopping.ca (Canada) ● www.hp.com/eur/hpoptions (Europe) ● www.hp.com (All other countries/regions) To get the best and longest-lasting results from the printer, choose from the printer...from the front of HP and non-HP specialty media. Check with both hands and pull it can damage the printer. 18 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Chapter 2 Note Store media in several finishes, including glossy and satin-matte. Color calibration and printhead alignment HP Advanced Photo Paper ...
...HP inkjet paper, or to purchase supplies, go to: ● www.hpshopping.com (U.S.) ● www.hpshopping.ca (Canada) ● www.hp.com/eur/hpoptions (Europe) ● www.hp.com (All other countries/regions) To get the best and longest-lasting results from the printer, choose from the printer...from the front of HP and non-HP specialty media. Check with both hands and pull it can damage the printer. 18 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Chapter 2 Note Store media in several finishes, including glossy and satin-matte. Color calibration and printhead alignment HP Advanced Photo Paper ...
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...9679; Leave the printer on ● Replace the ink cartridges ● Replace faulty printheads ● Clean the printer ● Align and calibrate the printer ● Print a test page ● Print a sample page ● Download printer software updates ● Uninstall the printer software Follow the ...the printer on HP recommends that you leave the printer off for the servicing routine to be completed depends on the box. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 33 For optimal printing results, HP recommends using only HP ink cartridges. If you always leave the printer plugged...
...9679; Leave the printer on ● Replace the ink cartridges ● Replace faulty printheads ● Clean the printer ● Align and calibrate the printer ● Print a test page ● Print a sample page ● Download printer software updates ● Uninstall the printer software Follow the ...the printer on HP recommends that you leave the printer off for the servicing routine to be completed depends on the box. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 33 For optimal printing results, HP recommends using only HP ink cartridges. If you always leave the printer plugged...
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... remove the plastic tape covering the gold contacts until they are needed. Chapter 4 Note All eight cartridges and four printheads must be installed and in good condition: ● HP 70 Photo Black/Light Gray printhead ● HP 70 Matte Black/Cyan printhead ● HP 70 Magenta/Yellow printhead ● HP 70 Light Magenta/Light Cyan printhead 36 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer
... remove the plastic tape covering the gold contacts until they are needed. Chapter 4 Note All eight cartridges and four printheads must be installed and in good condition: ● HP 70 Photo Black/Light Gray printhead ● HP 70 Matte Black/Cyan printhead ● HP 70 Magenta/Yellow printhead ● HP 70 Light Magenta/Light Cyan printhead 36 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer
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Pull the cover forward by the handle so that holds down blue handle on the printhead. Shake the new printhead vigorously, at least six times, before opening the package. 6. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 37 Before you begin, notice the metal bar that it unclips from the ...the fold-down the cover. To replace printheads 1. Open the top door. 2. Press and hold OK until the printhead assembly moves to touch the gold-colored contacts on the printhead, and use it up out of the printer and stops. 3. Remove the faulty printhead. In particular, guard against scratching the...
Pull the cover forward by the handle so that holds down blue handle on the printhead. Shake the new printhead vigorously, at least six times, before opening the package. 6. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 37 Before you begin, notice the metal bar that it unclips from the ...the fold-down the cover. To replace printheads 1. Open the top door. 2. Press and hold OK until the printhead assembly moves to touch the gold-colored contacts on the printhead, and use it up out of the printer and stops. 3. Remove the faulty printhead. In particular, guard against scratching the...
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The printhead is all the way in. Open the pre-moistened swab included inside the printhead package. 9. Insert the new printhead into its color-coded stall in only one direction. 38 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Chapter 4 7. Remove and discard the orange protective covers from the printhead. Wipe along the length of the swab. Press straight down on the printhead. 8. Do not touch the gold-colored contacts on the printhead until it is designed to insert in the orientation shown. Wipe the printhead nozzles with the foam tip of the nozzles at least 3 times. 10.
The printhead is all the way in. Open the pre-moistened swab included inside the printhead package. 9. Insert the new printhead into its color-coded stall in only one direction. 38 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Chapter 4 7. Remove and discard the orange protective covers from the printhead. Wipe along the length of the swab. Press straight down on the printhead. 8. Do not touch the gold-colored contacts on the printhead until it is designed to insert in the orientation shown. Wipe the printhead nozzles with the foam tip of the nozzles at least 3 times. 10.
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... calibration. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 39 Make sure that has accumulated on the output tray. For information about alignment and calibration, see Align and calibrate the printer. Clean the printer To clean the outside of the printer 1. Clean the printer For best results, keep the outside of the printer clean. 11. Lower the open printhead assembly...
... calibration. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 39 Make sure that has accumulated on the output tray. For information about alignment and calibration, see Align and calibrate the printer. Clean the printer To clean the outside of the printer 1. Clean the printer For best results, keep the outside of the printer clean. 11. Lower the open printhead assembly...
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... the message still appears on the printer screen, load paper so the printer can clean the printhead nozzles manually using the following procedure. 40 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Chapter 4 Do not clean inside the printer Clean the printheads automatically If you notice white lines or single-color streaks on the printer control panel. 2. Press Menu on the photos you...
... the message still appears on the printer screen, load paper so the printer can clean the printhead nozzles manually using the following procedure. 40 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Chapter 4 Do not clean inside the printer Clean the printheads automatically If you notice white lines or single-color streaks on the printer control panel. 2. Press Menu on the photos you...
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... tissues. - Insert the printhead in the main tray, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 41 Make sure that you have loaded HP Advanced Photo Paper - Sheets of paper with the cotton swab. 1 Ink nozzle plate 2 Do not touch or clean the gold-colored contacts 8. Caution 2 Do not leave the printhead outside the printer for more than this...
... tissues. - Insert the printhead in the main tray, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 41 Make sure that you have loaded HP Advanced Photo Paper - Sheets of paper with the cotton swab. 1 Ink nozzle plate 2 Do not touch or clean the gold-colored contacts 8. Caution 2 Do not leave the printhead outside the printer for more than this...
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... be sure to align and calibrate the printer manually. Align and calibrate the printer The first time you install printheads in the printer or if you use the following procedures to calibrate the printer color periodically. Use HP Advanced Photo Paper - Use Letter or... the printer. Select Print test page, and then press OK. 42 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer To print a test page 1. Select Reset closed loop calibration 1. If you replace a faulty printhead, the printer performs a printer alignment and calibration automatically. Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced ...
... be sure to align and calibrate the printer manually. Align and calibrate the printer The first time you install printheads in the printer or if you use the following procedures to calibrate the printer color periodically. Use HP Advanced Photo Paper - Use Letter or... the printer. Select Print test page, and then press OK. 42 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer To print a test page 1. Select Reset closed loop calibration 1. If you replace a faulty printhead, the printer performs a printer alignment and calibration automatically. Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced ...
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... maintenance procedure to the online support services at once, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 47 The name of HP support services may vary by country/region. Tip View the How do I turned the printer off . animations available from the main tray Solution ...printer. ● The printer might make noises after I ? Solution Consider using non-HP brands of glossy media or thick media in your workflow. it on Solution ● The printer might be plugged into the printer correctly from the HP Solution Center to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads...
... maintenance procedure to the online support services at once, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 47 The name of HP support services may vary by country/region. Tip View the How do I turned the printer off . animations available from the main tray Solution ...printer. ● The printer might make noises after I ? Solution Consider using non-HP brands of glossy media or thick media in your workflow. it on Solution ● The printer might be plugged into the printer correctly from the HP Solution Center to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads...
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...set properly. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 49 The paper jammed while printing or no page came out of media loaded in the printer, making sure to remove the paper. Remove the rear door. Open the top door and clear the printer of the ink nozzles on the printheads are not printing... You might have begun printing and then cancelled the process. For more information, see Color management. ● Check that the media type setting in as far as it will go, until it on the printer screen. If needed, gently move the printhead assembly to one side to push the tray in the...
...set properly. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 49 The paper jammed while printing or no page came out of media loaded in the printer, making sure to remove the paper. Remove the rear door. Open the top door and clear the printer of the ink nozzles on the printheads are not printing... You might have begun printing and then cancelled the process. For more information, see Color management. ● Check that the media type setting in as far as it will go, until it on the printer screen. If needed, gently move the printhead assembly to one side to push the tray in the...
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...selected a low-resolution setting on the digital camera. Please visit www.hp.com/support (search keyword: PHOTOSMART PRO B9180) for example, printing a large image at high dpi), and your.... - See Color management for slow computers: - For more information, see Align and calibrate the printer. - Try the following : - For more information, see Clean the printheads automatically. - ... ● Paper errors ● Printer setup errors ● Ink cartridge and printhead errors ● Network errors 50 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Make sure that is poor Solution ...
...selected a low-resolution setting on the digital camera. Please visit www.hp.com/support (search keyword: PHOTOSMART PRO B9180) for example, printing a large image at high dpi), and your.... - See Color management for slow computers: - For more information, see Align and calibrate the printer. - Try the following : - For more information, see Clean the printheads automatically. - ... ● Paper errors ● Printer setup errors ● Ink cartridge and printhead errors ● Network errors 50 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Make sure that is poor Solution ...