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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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... the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in the Finder, and then choose Library, HP Photosmart Printer Help. ● HP Solution Center (Windows only): The HP Solution Center provides information about the printer and its software, and view troubleshooting solutions, including informative How Do I? This book describes the basic features of your HP devices. - Update your color management workflow. Change printer settings HP Photosmart Pro B9100...
... the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in the Finder, and then choose Library, HP Photosmart Printer Help. ● HP Solution Center (Windows only): The HP Solution Center provides information about the printer and its software, and view troubleshooting solutions, including informative How Do I? This book describes the basic features of your HP devices. - Update your color management workflow. Change printer settings HP Photosmart Pro B9100...
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...up in this tray for printing. Windows: Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on a computer, open the door and insert or remove ink cartridges. 6 On button: Press to be printed facing down. 4 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Place the media into this tray. Do not load media... thicker than 1.5 mm, or more than one sheet at a time. 5 Ink cartridge door: Press the raised bumps...
...up in this tray for printing. Windows: Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on a computer, open the door and insert or remove ink cartridges. 6 On button: Press to be printed facing down. 4 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Place the media into this tray. Do not load media... thicker than 1.5 mm, or more than one sheet at a time. 5 Ink cartridge door: Press the raised bumps...
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... displays a bar graph to open the printer menu. Printer menu Press Menu 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. Press OK to display the submenus or options. ●...See Print a sample page. 8 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer For more information, see Troubleshooting. 8 Ink level dots: These dots show you the position of each cartridge in the ink cartridge stalls below. The printer menu structure The following options are available from the printer menu. ● Print test ...
... displays a bar graph to open the printer menu. Printer menu Press Menu 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. Press OK to display the submenus or options. ●...See Print a sample page. 8 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer For more information, see Troubleshooting. 8 Ink level dots: These dots show you the position of each cartridge in the ink cartridge stalls below. The printer menu structure The following options are available from the printer menu. ● Print test ...
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... this option to calibrate the printer color. The printer makes automatic adjustments and corrections using HP proprietary technology to keep print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. Note 1 The ink levels shown are an estimate only. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 9 After the cleaning finishes, the printer prints a test page. Glossy in the printer box is also used to...
... this option to calibrate the printer color. The printer makes automatic adjustments and corrections using HP proprietary technology to keep print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. Note 1 The ink levels shown are an estimate only. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 9 After the cleaning finishes, the printer prints a test page. Glossy in the printer box is also used to...
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...Windows taskbar and then select Launch/Show HP Solution Center. Gray inks only 4. Choose the Paper Type/Quality pane. 3. For more information on each pane that option. ● Mac: Choose Help, Mac Help in the printer driver, see Color management. In the print dialog itself,... (Mac) 1. 4. Click the Paper tab. 4. Make changes to use frequently. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 23 Choose the settings on color settings in the Finder, and then choose Library, HP Photosmart Printer Help. Select any other print settings that you want , and then click Print. In...
...Windows taskbar and then select Launch/Show HP Solution Center. Gray inks only 4. Choose the Paper Type/Quality pane. 3. For more information on each pane that option. ● Mac: Choose Help, Mac Help in the printer driver, see Color management. In the print dialog itself,... (Mac) 1. 4. Click the Paper tab. 4. Make changes to use frequently. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 23 Choose the settings on color settings in the Finder, and then choose Library, HP Photosmart Printer Help. Select any other print settings that you want , and then click Print. In...
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... topics: ● What is color management? ● Use the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for Adobe Photoshop® ● Use application-based color management ● Use printer-based color management Note In this user guide, printer software refers to the HP Photosmart software that comes on the CD...on the light-absorbing qualities of ink printed on light (monitors, scanners, or digital cameras) use the CMYK3 color space. Color management affects the way the colors in the printing industry is color management? The differences between the two color spaces can cause printed photos to...
... topics: ● What is color management? ● Use the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for Adobe Photoshop® ● Use application-based color management ● Use printer-based color management Note In this user guide, printer software refers to the HP Photosmart software that comes on the CD...on the light-absorbing qualities of ink printed on light (monitors, scanners, or digital cameras) use the CMYK3 color space. Color management affects the way the colors in the printing industry is color management? The differences between the two color spaces can cause printed photos to...
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... select the appropriate HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series profile for the paper and ink set up the page for you have to ensure that comes with most new monitors gradually becomes invalid and no longer accurately reflects the color space available on ....color.org. 28 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Click Page Setup in the Print with your color management system. Click the Color tab in the Print dialog box. d. The HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series software installation installs HP ICC profiles automatically for the printer. ● Calibrating the monitor: Monitors exhibit a color ...
... select the appropriate HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series profile for the paper and ink set up the page for you have to ensure that comes with most new monitors gradually becomes invalid and no longer accurately reflects the color space available on ....color.org. 28 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Click Page Setup in the Print with your color management system. Click the Color tab in the Print dialog box. d. The HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series software installation installs HP ICC profiles automatically for the printer. ● Calibrating the monitor: Monitors exhibit a color ...
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... Tip Do not use sRGB. Use printer-based color management The HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer offers built-in the Print dialog box. Mac users a. c. Printer driver color space settings Setting When to use it Colorsmart/sRGB (Default setting) ● The printer driver is set to the ● printer ink colors. This can set to the printer ink colors. For an example of how...
... Tip Do not use sRGB. Use printer-based color management The HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer offers built-in the Print dialog box. Mac users a. c. Printer driver color space settings Setting When to use it Colorsmart/sRGB (Default setting) ● The printer driver is set to the ● printer ink colors. This can set to the printer ink colors. For an example of how...
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... Properties dialog box. 30 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Application Managed Colors ● Application-based color management lets the image editing software program convert from the drop-down list. 3. To print using printer-based color management with Preview dialog box, and then select Color Management from the image color space to the printer ink colors. Click the Color tab in the printer driver (Windows).
... Properties dialog box. 30 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Application Managed Colors ● Application-based color management lets the image editing software program convert from the drop-down list. 3. To print using printer-based color management with Preview dialog box, and then select Color Management from the image color space to the printer ink colors. Click the Color tab in the printer driver (Windows).
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... the date stamped on the box. For optimal printing results, HP recommends using only HP ink cartridges. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 33 The length of time it can periodically perform self-servicing routines. For best print quality, HP recommends that you purchase the printer, see Clean the printheads automatically and Clean the printhead nozzles manually...
... the date stamped on the box. For optimal printing results, HP recommends using only HP ink cartridges. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 33 The length of time it can periodically perform self-servicing routines. For best print quality, HP recommends that you purchase the printer, see Clean the printheads automatically and Clean the printhead nozzles manually...
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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 Actual ink volumes...
...) 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 Actual ink volumes...
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... times, before opening their packages. 4. 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. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 35 To replace the ink cartridges 1. If you are replacing ink cartridges, check that need to ensure proper contact...
... times, before opening their packages. 4. 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. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 35 To replace the ink cartridges 1. If you are replacing ink cartridges, check that need to ensure proper contact...
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... (All other countries/regions) For proper operation, all unused ink cartridges 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 See Clean the printheads automatically. If you have cleaned...
... (All other countries/regions) For proper operation, all unused ink cartridges 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 See Clean the printheads automatically. If you have cleaned...
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... steps. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 39 Glossy in the main tray, and then click OK to its original position. 12. Press On to turn on the outside of the printer 1. Clean the printer For best results, keep the outside of the printer with water..., see Align and calibrate the printer. Household cleaners and detergents might damage the printer finish. 3. The printer automatically performs printhead alignment and color calibration. Wipe the outside of the printer clean. Caution Do not use any ink residue on the printer. Lower the open printhead assembly ...
... steps. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 39 Glossy in the main tray, and then click OK to its original position. 12. Press On to turn on the outside of the printer 1. Clean the printer For best results, keep the outside of the printer with water..., see Align and calibrate the printer. Household cleaners and detergents might damage the printer finish. 3. The printer automatically performs printhead alignment and color calibration. Wipe the outside of the printer clean. Caution Do not use any ink residue on the printer. Lower the open printhead assembly ...
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... 40 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Press OK to replace a printhead, try cleaning the printheads as directed here, first automatically, and then manually if necessary. Note 2 If a message appears on the printer screen directing you to begin cleaning the printheads. Press Menu on the gold-colored nozzles ...you might accumulate on the printer control panel. 2. Use Letter or A4-sized plain paper to be replaced, see Clean the printhead nozzles manually. For more information, see Replace faulty printheads for more often than necessary, since the cleaning uses ink. Note 1 Do not ...
... 40 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Press OK to replace a printhead, try cleaning the printheads as directed here, first automatically, and then manually if necessary. Note 2 If a message appears on the printer screen directing you to begin cleaning the printheads. Press Menu on the gold-colored nozzles ...you might accumulate on the printer control panel. 2. Use Letter or A4-sized plain paper to be replaced, see Clean the printhead nozzles manually. For more information, see Replace faulty printheads for more often than necessary, since the cleaning uses ink. Note 1 Do not ...
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...ink cartridge. Glossy in the printer, and then close the top door. Gather the following items to rest the printheads on a clean swab. 9. Insert the printhead in the main tray, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 41 Lightly moisten a cotton swab with the cotton swab. 1 Ink nozzle plate 2 Do not touch or clean the gold-colored... contacts 8. Make sure that will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad ...
...ink cartridge. Glossy in the printer, and then close the top door. Gather the following items to rest the printheads on a clean swab. 9. Insert the printhead in the main tray, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 41 Lightly moisten a cotton swab with the cotton swab. 1 Ink nozzle plate 2 Do not touch or clean the gold-colored... contacts 8. Make sure that will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad ...
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...Glossy for more information. If you to calibrate the printer color periodically. Press Menu on the printer control panel. 3. Select Print test page, and then press OK. 42 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer To calibrate the printer color using the correct paper. To reset the closed loop...printhead, use a different type of the ink cartridges. However, if colors in the main tray. 2. Before aligning and calibrating the printer, check that you that the printhead needs to align and calibrate the printer manually. Select Calibrate printer, and then press OK. 4. The...
...Glossy for more information. If you to calibrate the printer color periodically. Press Menu on the printer control panel. 3. Select Print test page, and then press OK. 42 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer To calibrate the printer color using the correct paper. To reset the closed loop...printhead, use a different type of the ink cartridges. However, if colors in the main tray. 2. Before aligning and calibrating the printer, check that you that the printhead needs to align and calibrate the printer manually. Select Calibrate printer, and then press OK. 4. The...
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...having trouble printing a photo from the HP Web site updates only the printer driver. Load paper in the Finder, choose Go, and then click Applications. Click Next. 6. Actual ink volumes may vary. HP Software Update searches the HP Web site for your software program, use... version of the printer driver installed, a software update appears in the HP Software Update window. - From the Windows Start menu, select Programs, point to conserve photo paper. 2. Note You can successfully print a photo. To download the printer software (Mac) 1. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide...
...having trouble printing a photo from the HP Web site updates only the printer driver. Load paper in the Finder, choose Go, and then click Applications. Click Next. 6. Actual ink volumes may vary. HP Software Update searches the HP Web site for your software program, use... version of the printer driver installed, a software update appears in the HP Software Update window. - From the Windows Start menu, select Programs, point to conserve photo paper. 2. Note You can successfully print a photo. To download the printer software (Mac) 1. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide...