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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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... Adobe Photoshop®, which streamlines your color management workflow. After you have installed the HP Photosmart printer software on -the-fly nozzle substitution, for minimum downtime. ● Closed-loop color calibration for assured color accuracy. ● Advanced color management with the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in the Finder, and then choose Library, HP Photosmart Printer Help. ● HP Solution Center (Windows only): The...
... Adobe Photoshop®, which streamlines your color management workflow. After you have installed the HP Photosmart printer software on -the-fly nozzle substitution, for minimum downtime. ● Closed-loop color calibration for assured color accuracy. ● Advanced color management with the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in the Finder, and then choose Library, HP Photosmart Printer Help. ● HP Solution Center (Windows only): The...
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...media thicker than 1.5 mm, or more than one sheet at a time. 5 Ink cartridge door: Press the raised bumps at the top of the door to be printed facing down. 4 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer For easier access to the main tray, you can remove the output tray by... sliding it towards you have installed the HP Photosmart printer software on a computer, open the door and insert or remove ink cartridges. 6 On button: Press to...
...media thicker than 1.5 mm, or more than one sheet at a time. 5 Ink cartridge door: Press the raised bumps at the top of the door to be printed facing down. 4 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer For easier access to the main tray, you can remove the output tray by... sliding it towards you have installed the HP Photosmart printer software on a computer, open the door and insert or remove ink cartridges. 6 On button: Press to...
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... of each cartridge in the ink cartridge stalls below. An error message is idle, the printer screen displays a bar graph to indicate the ink level of each colored ink cartridge in the order of the colored dots. When the printer is also displayed on the printer screen. 5 Next: Press ...; Press Cancel to it has submenus or options. Printer menu Press Menu to stop the current print job. 7 Attention light: Flashes red if an error requiring user action occurs. See Print a sample page. 8 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Appears solid amber if there is an unrecoverable error....
... of each cartridge in the ink cartridge stalls below. An error message is idle, the printer screen displays a bar graph to indicate the ink level of each colored ink cartridge in the order of the colored dots. When the printer is also displayed on the printer screen. 5 Next: Press ...; Press Cancel to it has submenus or options. Printer menu Press Menu to stop the current print job. 7 Attention light: Flashes red if an error requiring user action occurs. See Print a sample page. 8 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Appears solid amber if there is an unrecoverable error....
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...to keep print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 9 ● Network settings: - See Print a network settings page. - The printer makes automatic adjustments and corrections using HP proprietary technology to achieve best results. - Ink from these cartridges, as well...notice white lines or single-color streaks on a network). - Load Letter or A4sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - Glossy in the main tray before you start this option to reset the printer color calibration to the default settings. Actual ink volumes may vary. Show ...
...to keep print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 9 ● Network settings: - See Print a network settings page. - The printer makes automatic adjustments and corrections using HP proprietary technology to achieve best results. - Ink from these cartridges, as well...notice white lines or single-color streaks on a network). - Load Letter or A4sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - Glossy in the main tray before you start this option to reset the printer color calibration to the default settings. Actual ink volumes may vary. Show ...
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...pane. 3. Set the default print settings If you want to use frequently. To create presets (Mac) 1. On the File menu in the printer driver, see Color management. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 23 To print in grayscale (Mac) 1. Composite gray - To print in grayscale (Windows) 1. box to learn ... you want , and then click OK. Gray inks only 4. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Click Onscreen Guide and select the Help for dramatic black and white photos. In the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose Grayscale. 5. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to the print...
...pane. 3. Set the default print settings If you want to use frequently. To create presets (Mac) 1. On the File menu in the printer driver, see Color management. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 23 To print in grayscale (Mac) 1. Composite gray - To print in grayscale (Windows) 1. box to learn ... you want , and then click OK. Gray inks only 4. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Click Onscreen Guide and select the Help for dramatic black and white photos. In the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose Grayscale. 5. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to the print...
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... on the light-absorbing qualities of ink printed on paper. In the Question or keywords search box type color management and then press ENTER. Press ENTER and then select the HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer. What is the part of this user guide, which controls the printer. The printer driver is color management? Color management is a complex subject and...
... on the light-absorbing qualities of ink printed on paper. In the Question or keywords search box type color management and then press ENTER. Press ENTER and then select the HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer. What is the part of this user guide, which controls the printer. The printer driver is color management? Color management is a complex subject and...
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...type of the Print dialog box, and then click OK. Click OK. 4 International Color Consortium. For more information, see www.color.org. 28 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer To print using the product's color management features. In the Print Space area of the Print with Preview dialog box,... and ink set up the page for professional photography. You can interfere with Preview dialog box, and then select Color Management from the Paper Type drop-down list. 4. Professionals usually invest in the Print with Preview dialog box, select the appropriate HP Photosmart Pro B9100 ...
...type of the Print dialog box, and then click OK. Click OK. 4 International Color Consortium. For more information, see www.color.org. 28 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer To print using the product's color management features. In the Print Space area of the Print with Preview dialog box,... and ink set up the page for professional photography. You can interfere with Preview dialog box, and then select Color Management from the Paper Type drop-down list. 4. Professionals usually invest in the Print with Preview dialog box, select the appropriate HP Photosmart Pro B9100 ...
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... by your imaging device and your digital camera, scanner, or image editing software program is set to the printer ink colors. Use printer-based color management The HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer offers built-in the Print dialog box. Printer-based color management produces attractive results and should be adequate for ● high-fidelity digital photography. c. Click Print. Mac users...
... by your imaging device and your digital camera, scanner, or image editing software program is set to the printer ink colors. Use printer-based color management The HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer offers built-in the Print dialog box. Printer-based color management produces attractive results and should be adequate for ● high-fidelity digital photography. c. Click Print. Mac users...
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...HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer This can decrease the color fidelity since the colors are also using the color management features built into the HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer, you have to print in the printer driver (Windows). Using application-based color management involves changing settings both in the printer... the Print with Preview in the Print with Preview dialog box, and then select Color Management from the image color space to the printer ink colors. b. Chapter 3 Printer driver color space settings (continued) Setting When to use it Tip Do not use this mode...
...HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer This can decrease the color fidelity since the colors are also using the color management features built into the HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer, you have to print in the printer driver (Windows). Using application-based color management involves changing settings both in the printer... the Print with Preview in the Print with Preview dialog box, and then select Color Management from the image color space to the printer ink colors. b. Chapter 3 Printer driver color space settings (continued) Setting When to use it Tip Do not use this mode...
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... or refilling HP cartridges is idle for 24 hours or more. The printer performs a self-servicing routine if the printer is not covered by the HP warranty. HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. Damage that the photos you may invalidate the printer warranty. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series ...you print are ready to replace one or more printheads. For more information on how long the printer has been idle. For optimal printing results, HP recommends using only HP ink cartridges. As part of time, you will experience a decline in and turned on so that ...
... or refilling HP cartridges is idle for 24 hours or more. The printer performs a self-servicing routine if the printer is not covered by the HP warranty. HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. Damage that the photos you may invalidate the printer warranty. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series ...you print are ready to replace one or more printheads. For more information on how long the printer has been idle. For optimal printing results, HP recommends using only HP ink cartridges. As part of time, you will experience a decline in and turned on so that ...
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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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... to ensure proper contact. 5. Press firmly on the cartridges to be replaced. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 35 Unwrap the ink cartridges, and then insert each cartridge into its color-coded stall in the orientation shown. Close the ink cartridge door. Remove the ink cartridges that you are using the correct cartridges. Shake the new...
... to ensure proper contact. 5. Press firmly on the cartridges to be replaced. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 35 Unwrap the ink cartridges, and then insert each cartridge into its color-coded stall in the orientation shown. Close the ink cartridge door. Remove the ink cartridges that you are using the correct cartridges. Shake the new...
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..., do not attempt to install the ink cartridge 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 HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of ink cartridges and printheads. Replace faulty...
..., do not attempt to install the ink cartridge 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 HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of ink cartridges and printheads. Replace faulty...
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.... HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 39 Turn off using the following steps. Press On to perform the alignment and calibration. 11. Glossy in the main tray, and then click OK to turn on the printer. For information about alignment and calibration, see Align and calibrate the printer. Caution Do not use any ink residue...
.... HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 39 Turn off using the following steps. Press On to perform the alignment and calibration. 11. Glossy in the main tray, and then click OK to turn on the printer. For information about alignment and calibration, see Align and calibrate the printer. Caution Do not use any ink residue...
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... white streaks or missing colors on the printer control panel. 2. For more information, see Replace faulty printheads for more often than necessary, since the cleaning uses ink. If the message still appears on the printer screen, load paper so the printer can clean the printhead ... white lines or single-color streaks on the gold-colored nozzles and cause printing problems. If you have tried cleaning the printheads automatically using the following procedure. 40 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Clean the printhead nozzles manually If you use the printer in a dusty environment,...
... white streaks or missing colors on the printer control panel. 2. For more information, see Replace faulty printheads for more often than necessary, since the cleaning uses ink. If the message still appears on the printer screen, load paper so the printer can clean the printhead ... white lines or single-color streaks on the gold-colored nozzles and cause printing problems. If you have tried cleaning the printheads automatically using the following procedure. 40 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Clean the printhead nozzles manually If you use the printer in a dusty environment,...
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.... Open the top door of paper or paper towels to the left side of the printer and stops. 4. Caution 1 Do not touch the ink nozzle plate or gold-colored contacts with distilled water and squeeze any excess water from your fingers could contaminate the swab...colored contacts 8. Gather the following items to the air longer than 30 minutes. Raise the printhead assembly cover. 5. Do not use your fingers. To clean the printhead nozzles 1. Distilled water (tap water might dry out and cause printing problems. 6. Insert the printhead in the main tray, HP Photosmart Pro...
.... Open the top door of paper or paper towels to the left side of the printer and stops. 4. Caution 1 Do not touch the ink nozzle plate or gold-colored contacts with distilled water and squeeze any excess water from your fingers could contaminate the swab...colored contacts 8. Gather the following items to the air longer than 30 minutes. Raise the printhead assembly cover. 5. Do not use your fingers. To clean the printhead nozzles 1. Distilled water (tap water might dry out and cause printing problems. 6. Insert the printhead in the main tray, HP Photosmart Pro...
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...HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer If you print are using closed loop calibration 1. Select Calibrate printer, and then press OK. 4. Select Calibrate printer, and then press OK. 4. The test page also contains useful information about alignment and calibration, see Replace faulty printheads for printhead alignment and printer color calibration. Press Menu on the printer... color reproduction on the printer screen directing you install a new printhead, use a different type of the ink cartridges. Use HP Advanced Photo Paper - Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced...
...HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer If you print are using closed loop calibration 1. Select Calibrate printer, and then press OK. 4. Select Calibrate printer, and then press OK. 4. The test page also contains useful information about alignment and calibration, see Replace faulty printheads for printhead alignment and printer color calibration. Press Menu on the printer... color reproduction on the printer screen directing you install a new printhead, use a different type of the ink cartridges. Use HP Advanced Photo Paper - Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced...
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Note The ink levels shown on the printer control panel. 3. Load paper in the Finder, choose Go, and then click Applications. Download printer software updates Download the latest printer software updates periodically to the Internet. 2. It does not update the HP Photosmart Premier software. To download the printer software (Windows) 1. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 43 To print a sample...
Note The ink levels shown on the printer control panel. 3. Load paper in the Finder, choose Go, and then click Applications. Download printer software updates Download the latest printer software updates periodically to the Internet. 2. It does not update the HP Photosmart Premier software. To download the printer software (Windows) 1. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 43 To print a sample...