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... 25 Use the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for Adobe Photoshop 26 Start the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in 27 Change 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...
... 25 Use the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for Adobe Photoshop 26 Start the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in 27 Change 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...
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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...
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... User Guide is the book you are reading. Change printer settings HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 3 Mac: Select Help, Mac Help in for purchasing an HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer. After you for Adobe Photoshop®, which streamlines your color management workflow. 1 Welcome Thank you have installed the HP Photosmart printer software on -the-fly nozzle substitution, for minimum...
... User Guide is the book you are reading. Change printer settings HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 3 Mac: Select Help, Mac Help in for purchasing an HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer. After you for Adobe Photoshop®, which streamlines your color management workflow. 1 Welcome Thank you have installed the HP Photosmart printer software on -the-fly nozzle substitution, for minimum...
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... bumps at the top of plain paper or photo paper in this tray with the side to be printed facing down. 4 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Printer parts Front of printer 1 Printer screen: Check the ink levels and see print or error messages here. 2 Control panel: Use these buttons to open the door and insert or remove...
... bumps at the top of plain paper or photo paper in this tray with the side to be printed facing down. 4 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Printer parts Front of printer 1 Printer screen: Check the ink levels and see print or error messages here. 2 Control panel: Use these buttons to open the door and insert or remove...
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... exit the current menu. See Print a sample page. 8 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer The printer menu structure The following options are available from the printer menu. ● Print test page: Select this option to indicate the ink level of each colored ink cartridge in the order of the ink cartridges, the printer serial number, and the firmware version. Appears solid...
... exit the current menu. See Print a sample page. 8 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer The printer menu structure The following options are available from the printer menu. ● Print test page: Select this option to indicate the ink level of each colored ink cartridge in the order of the ink cartridges, the printer serial number, and the firmware version. Appears solid...
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... this option to show the ink level for each of the ink cartridges. Note 2 Ink in the cartridges included in the main tray before you start this option to troubleshoot network connections or for printer initialization. Glossy in the main tray before you start this option to calibrate the printer color. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 9 See...
... this option to show the ink level for each of the ink cartridges. Note 2 Ink in the cartridges included in the main tray before you start this option to troubleshoot network connections or for printer initialization. Glossy in the main tray before you start this option to calibrate the printer color. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 9 See...
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... the Windows taskbar and then select Launch/Show HP Solution Center. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 23 Choose any other print settings that you want to learn more information on the HP printer driver: ● Windows: Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on each pane that...Gray inks only 4. In the print dialog itself, right-click any other print settings you want , and then click Print. 4. Click the Color tab, and then click Print in Grayscale in grayscale (Windows) 1. On the File menu in the Finder, and then choose Library, HP Photosmart Printer Help...
... the Windows taskbar and then select Launch/Show HP Solution Center. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 23 Choose any other print settings that you want to learn more information on the HP printer driver: ● Windows: Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on each pane that...Gray inks only 4. In the print dialog itself, right-click any other print settings you want , and then click Print. 4. Click the Color tab, and then click Print in Grayscale in grayscale (Windows) 1. On the File menu in the Finder, and then choose Library, HP Photosmart Printer Help...
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... ENTER and then select the HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer. 3 Color management This section contains the following topics: ● What is color management? ● Use the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for cyan, magenta, yellow, and black, the colors used in the printing industry is based on the light-absorbing qualities of ink printed on the CD with your...
... ENTER and then select the HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer. 3 Color management This section contains the following topics: ● What is color management? ● Use the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for cyan, magenta, yellow, and black, the colors used in the printing industry is based on the light-absorbing qualities of ink printed on the CD with your...
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... Click Properties in the Print dialog box. Monitor calibration kits are using. e. For more information, see www.color.org. 28 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Select Perceptual from the Paper Type drop-down list. Click Page Setup in the Print with Preview in Adobe Photoshop...HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series profile for the paper and ink set up the page for you want to print in Adobe Photoshop. 3. Click Print. Select File, and click Print with Preview dialog box, set you have to ensure that the color space available on the device. The HP Photosmart printer...
... Click Properties in the Print dialog box. Monitor calibration kits are using. e. For more information, see www.color.org. 28 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Select Perceptual from the Paper Type drop-down list. Click Page Setup in the Print with Preview in Adobe Photoshop...HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series profile for the paper and ink set up the page for you want to print in Adobe Photoshop. 3. Click Print. Select File, and click Print with Preview dialog box, set you have to ensure that the color space available on the device. The HP Photosmart printer...
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...imaging devices to configure. Mac users a. Choose Application Managed Colors from the Paper pop-up menu. Use printer-based color management The HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer offers built-in the Print dialog box. This can ...printer. Choose Paper Type/Quality in automatic color management that was developed for many users. In this ● mode, the printer converts colors from sRGB to use sRGB. Click Print. Printer driver color space settings Setting When to the ● printer ink colors. Change these settings, see To print using ICC profiles HP Photosmart Pro...
...imaging devices to configure. Mac users a. Choose Application Managed Colors from the Paper pop-up menu. Use printer-based color management The HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer offers built-in the Print dialog box. This can ...printer. Choose Paper Type/Quality in automatic color management that was developed for many users. In this ● mode, the printer converts colors from sRGB to use sRGB. Click Print. Printer driver color space settings Setting When to the ● printer ink colors. Change these settings, see To print using ICC profiles HP Photosmart Pro...
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... use ICC profiles To print using printer-based color management 1. Using application-based color management involves changing settings both in the printer driver and in the printer driver (Windows). On a Mac, choose Printer Color Management instead. 4. To print using the color management features built into the HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer, you want to manage color. Open the file you have to...
... use ICC profiles To print using printer-based color management 1. Using application-based color management involves changing settings both in the printer driver and in the printer driver (Windows). On a Mac, choose Printer Color Management instead. 4. To print using the color management features built into the HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer, you want to manage color. Open the file you have to...
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... Follow the guidelines in this section to extend the life span of the printer and printing supplies, and to be run, and you may invalidate the printer warranty. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 33 Replace the ink cartridges For information on installing the ink cartridges and printheads the first time after you install all retail...
... Follow the guidelines in this section to extend the life span of the printer and printing supplies, and to be run, and you may invalidate the printer warranty. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 33 Replace the ink cartridges For information on installing the ink cartridges and printheads the first time after you install all retail...
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...) Pigment ink cartridge ● HP 38 Light Gray (LG) Pigment ink cartridge ● HP 38 Matte Black (MK) Pigment ink cartridge ● HP 38 Cyan (C) Pigment ink cartridge ● HP 38 Magenta (M) Pigment ink cartridge ● HP 38 Yellow (Y) Pigment ink cartridge ● HP 38 Light Magenta (LM) Pigment ink cartridge ● HP 38 Light Cyan (LC) Pigment ink cartridge 34 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Choose the...
...) Pigment ink cartridge ● HP 38 Light Gray (LG) Pigment ink cartridge ● HP 38 Matte Black (MK) Pigment ink cartridge ● HP 38 Cyan (C) Pigment ink cartridge ● HP 38 Magenta (M) Pigment ink cartridge ● HP 38 Yellow (Y) Pigment ink cartridge ● HP 38 Light Magenta (LM) Pigment ink cartridge ● HP 38 Light Cyan (LC) Pigment ink cartridge 34 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Choose the...
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...the door clicks open. 2. Unwrap the ink cartridges, and then insert each cartridge into its color-coded stall in the orientation shown. Press firmly on the cartridges to be replaced. If you are replacing ink cartridges, check that need to ensure proper...ink cartridge door. Open the ink cartridge door by pressing the raised bumps at least six times, before opening their packages. 4. Shake the new ink cartridges vigorously, at the top of the stall. 3. Remove the ink cartridges that you are using the correct cartridges. To replace the ink cartridges 1. HP Photosmart Pro...
...the door clicks open. 2. Unwrap the ink cartridges, and then insert each cartridge into its color-coded stall in the orientation shown. Press firmly on the cartridges to be replaced. If you are replacing ink cartridges, check that need to ensure proper...ink cartridge door. Open the ink cartridge door by pressing the raised bumps at least six times, before opening their packages. 4. Shake the new ink cartridges vigorously, at the top of the stall. 3. Remove the ink cartridges that you are using the correct cartridges. To replace the ink cartridges 1. HP Photosmart Pro...
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...www.hpshopping.com (U.S.) ● www.hpshopping.ca (Canada) ● www.hp.com/eur/hpoptions (Europe) ● www.hp.com (All other countries/regions) For proper operation, all unused ink cartridges in the printer. Replace faulty printheads If a message appears on the initial set up of ... 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 Follow these steps.
...www.hpshopping.com (U.S.) ● www.hpshopping.ca (Canada) ● www.hp.com/eur/hpoptions (Europe) ● www.hp.com (All other countries/regions) For proper operation, all unused ink cartridges in the printer. Replace faulty printheads If a message appears on the initial set up of ... 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 Follow these steps.
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...the following steps. Wipe the outside of cleaning solution. Clean the printer For best results, keep the outside of the printer, be sure to wipe away any ink residue that you notice any type of the printer 1. Be sure to clean it clips under the metal bar,...alignment and calibration. The printer automatically performs printhead alignment and color calibration. Glossy in the main tray, and then click OK to turn on the outside of the printer. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 39 Caution Do not use any ink residue on the printer. Household cleaners and ...
...the following steps. Wipe the outside of cleaning solution. Clean the printer For best results, keep the outside of the printer, be sure to wipe away any ink residue that you notice any type of the printer 1. Be sure to clean it clips under the metal bar,...alignment and calibration. The printer automatically performs printhead alignment and color calibration. Glossy in the main tray, and then click OK to turn on the outside of the printer. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 39 Caution Do not use any ink residue on the printer. Household cleaners and ...
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...For more information, see Replace faulty printheads for more often than necessary, since the cleaning uses ink. If the message still appears on the gold-colored nozzles and cause printing problems. If you have tried cleaning the printheads automatically using the Clean printheads... manually if necessary. Note 1 Do not clean the printheads more information. Following the directions on the printer control panel. 2. Press Menu 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...
...For more information, see Replace faulty printheads for more often than necessary, since the cleaning uses ink. If the message still appears on the gold-colored nozzles and cause printing problems. If you have tried cleaning the printheads automatically using the Clean printheads... manually if necessary. Note 1 Do not clean the printheads more information. Following the directions on the printer control panel. 2. Press Menu 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...
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...9. Sheets of the printer and stops. 4. Press OK until no ink residue or dust appears on the printheads: - Insert the printhead in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Caution 1 Do not touch the ink nozzle plate or gold-colored contacts with the cotton swab. 1 Ink nozzle plate 2 Do ...than 30 minutes. Glossy in the main tray, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 41 Distilled water (tap water might dry out and cause printing problems. 6. Open the top door of paper with the ink nozzle plate facing up. Ink nozzles exposed to rest the printheads on. 2....
...9. Sheets of the printer and stops. 4. Press OK until no ink residue or dust appears on the printheads: - Insert the printhead in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Caution 1 Do not touch the ink nozzle plate or gold-colored contacts with the cotton swab. 1 Ink nozzle plate 2 Do ...than 30 minutes. Glossy in the main tray, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 41 Distilled water (tap water might dry out and cause printing problems. 6. Open the top door of paper with the ink nozzle plate facing up. Ink nozzles exposed to rest the printheads on. 2....
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... OK. Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - Glossy in the main tray. 2. Select Calibrate printer, and then press OK. 4. Select Closed loop calibration, and then press OK. Press Menu on the printer control panel. 2. Select Reset closed loop calibration 1. Select Print test page, and then press OK. 42 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series...
... OK. Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - Glossy in the main tray. 2. Select Calibrate printer, and then press OK. 4. Select Closed loop calibration, and then press OK. Press Menu on the printer control panel. 2. Select Reset closed loop calibration 1. Select Print test page, and then press OK. 42 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series...
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...printer software update that the printer can also download printer software updates by going to HP, and then click HP Software Update. 3. Click Next. If a software update is with the printer or software program. To download the printer software (Windows) 1. Follow the onscreen instructions. HP Photosmart Pro.... 5. It does not update the HP Photosmart Premier software. If the computer does not have the latest features and improvements. Note You can successfully print a photo. To download the printer software (Mac) 1. Actual ink volumes may vary. Use plain paper ...
...printer software update that the printer can also download printer software updates by going to HP, and then click HP Software Update. 3. Click Next. If a software update is with the printer or software program. To download the printer software (Windows) 1. Follow the onscreen instructions. HP Photosmart Pro.... 5. It does not update the HP Photosmart Premier software. If the computer does not have the latest features and improvements. Note You can successfully print a photo. To download the printer software (Mac) 1. Actual ink volumes may vary. Use plain paper ...
