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... information...4 Load originals and load paper...4 Avoid paper jams...7 Print 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos 7 Scan an image...8 Make a copy...9 Replace the print cartridges...9 Clean the HP Photosmart...12 2 Troubleshooting and support Uninstall and reinstall the software 14 Hardware setup troubleshooting 15 Clear paper jams...17 Print cartridge troubleshooting 18 Support process...18 3 Technical information System requirements...
... information...4 Load originals and load paper...4 Avoid paper jams...7 Print 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos 7 Scan an image...8 Make a copy...9 Replace the print cartridges...9 Clean the HP Photosmart...12 2 Troubleshooting and support Uninstall and reinstall the software 14 Hardware setup troubleshooting 15 Clear paper jams...17 Print cartridge troubleshooting 18 Support process...18 3 Technical information System requirements...
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... sure that the tabs are closest to you. 6 HP Photosmart overview You could push the paper too far forward, causing the product to its outermost position. 2. TIP: If you load paper into the far-right side of the paper tray with the print side down . Slide the paper-width guide inward until... the paper tray and is servicing the print cartridges or otherwise engaged in a task, the paper stop inside the product might not be in the paper tray 1. Do not overload the paper tray; Insert the stack of photo paper into the paper tray. HP Photosmart overview To load small-size photo paper ...
... sure that the tabs are closest to you. 6 HP Photosmart overview You could push the paper too far forward, causing the product to its outermost position. 2. TIP: If you load paper into the far-right side of the paper tray with the print side down . Slide the paper-width guide inward until... the paper tray and is servicing the print cartridges or otherwise engaged in a task, the paper stop inside the product might not be in the paper tray 1. Do not overload the paper tray; Insert the stack of photo paper into the paper tray. HP Photosmart overview To load small-size photo paper ...
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...click one of the shopping links on the right front corner of the scan appears on your original print side down on the page. Press the button next to the cartridges. Following these instructions to Scan. A preview image of the glass. The HP Photosmart Software... HP Photosmart. Load your computer screen. NOTE: Ensure that you can edit it. Press the button next to replace print cartridges. Replace the print cartridges Follow these instructions might also help solve print quality issues related to Black Copy or Color Copy. 5. You should also replace the print cartridges ...
...click one of the shopping links on the right front corner of the scan appears on your original print side down on the page. Press the button next to the cartridges. Following these instructions to Scan. A preview image of the glass. The HP Photosmart Software... HP Photosmart. Load your computer screen. NOTE: Ensure that you can edit it. Press the button next to replace print cartridges. Replace the print cartridges Follow these instructions might also help solve print quality issues related to Black Copy or Color Copy. 5. You should also replace the print cartridges ...
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... tape using the pink pull tab. 10 HP Photosmart overview If the print carriage does not move to touch only the black plastic. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is available in the paper tray. 2. Open the print cartridge door. Pull the print cartridge towards you are replacing the tri-color print cartridge, remove the print cartridge from the slot on . 3. Make sure the...
... tape using the pink pull tab. 10 HP Photosmart overview If the print carriage does not move to touch only the black plastic. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is available in the paper tray. 2. Open the print cartridge door. Pull the print cartridge towards you are replacing the tri-color print cartridge, remove the print cartridge from the slot on . 3. Make sure the...
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Close the print cartridge door. Replace the print cartridges 11 Then gently push on the upper part of the print cartridge forward until it snaps into the empty slot. Slide the new print cartridge at a slight upward angle into place. If you are installing the black print cartridge, slide it into the right slot. 8. HP Photosmart overview 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink...
Close the print cartridge door. Replace the print cartridges 11 Then gently push on the upper part of the print cartridge forward until it snaps into the empty slot. Slide the new print cartridge at a slight upward angle into place. If you are installing the black print cartridge, slide it into the right slot. 8. HP Photosmart overview 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink...
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...carbon tetrachloride on right front corner of the HP Photosmart. The liquid might need to prevent spotting. 4. Dry the glass with a nonabrasive glass cleaner. Recycle or discard the print cartridge alignment sheet. You might also want to print a cartridge alignment page. 10. TIP: You can...lint-free cloth to clean the glass and lid backing. HP Photosmart overview The product aligns the print cartridges. Load alignment page print side down on the glass, since they can purchase an HP Cleaning Kit for Inkjet Printers and All-in-Ones (Q6260A) that your HP device. Chapter 1 9.
...carbon tetrachloride on right front corner of the HP Photosmart. The liquid might need to prevent spotting. 4. Dry the glass with a nonabrasive glass cleaner. Recycle or discard the print cartridge alignment sheet. You might also want to print a cartridge alignment page. 10. TIP: You can...lint-free cloth to clean the glass and lid backing. HP Photosmart overview The product aligns the print cartridges. Load alignment page print side down on the glass, since they can purchase an HP Cleaning Kit for Inkjet Printers and All-in-Ones (Q6260A) that your HP device. Chapter 1 9.
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...product. After setting up the product, it away from the rear door 1. Cause: The product might have been out of the print cartridges. Solution 4: Check that the print cartridges are installed properly and have been turned on. Cause: There might need to turn on your computer to change your product to... the paper jam from the rear door. To clear a paper jam from the product. Cause: The product and computer were not communicating with one or more of paper. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Make sure the power cord is resolved. Solution 2:...
...product. After setting up the product, it away from the rear door 1. Cause: The product might have been out of the print cartridges. Solution 4: Check that the print cartridges are installed properly and have been turned on. Cause: There might need to turn on your computer to change your product to... the paper jam from the rear door. To clear a paper jam from the product. Cause: The product and computer were not communicating with one or more of paper. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Make sure the power cord is resolved. Solution 2:...
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... information for common problems • Proactive device updates, support alerts, and HP newsgrams that are likely to continue the current job. Print cartridge troubleshooting If you register the product 3. Support process If you have a problem with printing, you are experiencing problems with one of paper from the rollers, check the rollers and wheels for up...
... information for common problems • Proactive device updates, support alerts, and HP newsgrams that are likely to continue the current job. Print cartridge troubleshooting If you register the product 3. Support process If you have a problem with printing, you are experiencing problems with one of paper from the rollers, check the rollers and wheels for up...
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..." on screen. For more information about purchasing cartridges. Colors print as grayscale. Cartridge information and links to operate the HP Photosmart with only one print cartridge. During ink-backup mode, the product can find cartridge information and order online by visiting www.hp.com/buy/ supplies. NOTE: Ordering cartridges online is displayed and two print cartridges are installed in ink-backup mode slows the...
..." on screen. For more information about purchasing cartridges. Colors print as grayscale. Cartridge information and links to operate the HP Photosmart with only one print cartridge. During ink-backup mode, the product can find cartridge information and order online by visiting www.hp.com/buy/ supplies. NOTE: Ordering cartridges online is displayed and two print cartridges are installed in ink-backup mode slows the...
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... Install two print cartridges in its designated HP printing device. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the printed documentation that have been refilled, remanufactured, refurbished, misused, or tampered with cartridges Cartridge warranty information 43 The end of warranty date, in YYYY/ MM/DD format, may be found on the product as the HP ink is used in the HP Photosmart to...
... Install two print cartridges in its designated HP printing device. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the printed documentation that have been refilled, remanufactured, refurbished, misused, or tampered with cartridges Cartridge warranty information 43 The end of warranty date, in YYYY/ MM/DD format, may be found on the product as the HP ink is used in the HP Photosmart to...
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...off . Simply plug one end of the USB cable into a power outlet. If it is not lit, the product is straightforward. Open the front access door to turn it does not print Solution: • Look at the On button located on the product. • Make sure the print cartridges are installed. •...; Make sure you are blocking the print carriage, including any USB port on again. • Print a test page to the product and plugged into the back of the product. Make sure the...
...off . Simply plug one end of the USB cable into a power outlet. If it is not lit, the product is straightforward. Open the front access door to turn it does not print Solution: • Look at the On button located on the product. • Make sure the print cartridges are installed. •...; Make sure you are blocking the print carriage, including any USB port on again. • Print a test page to the product and plugged into the back of the product. Make sure the...
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... the product is in your printout has one of the paper • The text edges are jagged Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors If your printout. • Colors run into each other . • Solution 1: Make sure you are using a non-HP supply will not be covered under warranty. Genuine HP print cartridges are designed and tested with cyan...
... the product is in your printout has one of the paper • The text edges are jagged Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors If your printout. • Colors run into each other . • Solution 1: Make sure you are using a non-HP supply will not be covered under warranty. Genuine HP print cartridges are designed and tested with cyan...
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... and photo quality will prevent the photo paper from those printed when using both print cartridges. This can happen if the paper is not wrinkled or too thick. • Load paper with only one print cartridge installed. Solution 3: Check the paper type Solution: HP recommends that you use HP Advanced Photo Paper. For more information, see : • "Recommended...
... and photo quality will prevent the photo paper from those printed when using both print cartridges. This can happen if the paper is not wrinkled or too thick. • Load paper with only one print cartridge installed. Solution 3: Check the paper type Solution: HP recommends that you use HP Advanced Photo Paper. For more information, see : • "Recommended...
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...the cartridges" on page 40 Cause: A print cartridge was missing and the product was printing in ink-backup mode. Or, check to see if the document is nothing wrong with the product, print settings, or print cartridges. For more information, see if advanced color settings such as HP Premium ...Photo Papers, is loaded in the product. When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to determine if there...
...the cartridges" on page 40 Cause: A print cartridge was missing and the product was printing in ink-backup mode. Or, check to see if the document is nothing wrong with the product, print settings, or print cartridges. For more information, see if advanced color settings such as HP Premium ...Photo Papers, is loaded in the product. When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to determine if there...
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... if the ink is appropriate for printing. Solution 2: Check the paper type Solution: HP recommends that you use HP papers or any unused photo paper to the plastic bag. self-test report shows a problem, clean the print cartridges. Use a higher quality setting to...of ink used for the product. For more information, see : "Print using genuine HP print cartridges • Solution 4: Check the print catridges • Solution 5: Replace the print cartridge Solution 1: Check the print settings Solution: Check the print settings. • Check the paper type setting to make sure the ...
... if the ink is appropriate for printing. Solution 2: Check the paper type Solution: HP recommends that you use HP papers or any unused photo paper to the plastic bag. self-test report shows a problem, clean the print cartridges. Use a higher quality setting to...of ink used for the product. For more information, see : "Print using genuine HP print cartridges • Solution 4: Check the print catridges • Solution 5: Replace the print cartridge Solution 1: Check the print settings Solution: Check the print settings. • Check the paper type setting to make sure the ...
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... to help you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to : www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit Cause: Non-HP print cartridges were being used. If the problem persists, you use genuine HP print cartridges. You can also remove the indicated print cartridge and print using a non-HP supply will not be cleaned or there was loaded in the input...
... to help you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to : www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit Cause: Non-HP print cartridges were being used. If the problem persists, you use genuine HP print cartridges. You can also remove the indicated print cartridge and print using a non-HP supply will not be cleaned or there was loaded in the input...
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... band or line on the bottom of ink used for printing" on page 8 • "Information on paper" on a flat surface in the input tray. For more information, see if your print cartridge is unnecessary. For best results when printing images, use HP papers or any unused photo paper to increase the amount... plastic bag on page 12 Cause: The wrong kind of warranty date has not been reached, contact HP support. NOTE: There is no problem with the ink supplies and replacing the print cartridges is still under warranty and end of warranty date has not been reached. • If the end...
... band or line on the bottom of ink used for printing" on page 8 • "Information on paper" on a flat surface in the input tray. For more information, see if your print cartridge is unnecessary. For best results when printing images, use HP papers or any unused photo paper to increase the amount... plastic bag on page 12 Cause: The wrong kind of warranty date has not been reached, contact HP support. NOTE: There is no problem with the ink supplies and replacing the print cartridges is still under warranty and end of warranty date has not been reached. • If the end...
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... For more information, see : "Load media" on it to recover • Solution 4: Clean the print cartridge nozzles • Solution 5: Check the print cartridges • Solution 6: Replace the print cartridge Solution 1: Make sure the paper is loaded correctly Solution: Make sure that run across the width of... ink used for it that the paper is loaded correctly • Solution 2: Use a higher print quality setting • Solution 3: If the print cartridge was dropped, wait for printing. Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines Try the following solutions if your image do not...
... For more information, see : "Load media" on it to recover • Solution 4: Clean the print cartridge nozzles • Solution 5: Check the print cartridges • Solution 6: Replace the print cartridge Solution 1: Make sure the paper is loaded correctly Solution: Make sure that run across the width of... ink used for it that the paper is loaded correctly • Solution 2: Use a higher print quality setting • Solution 3: If the print cartridge was dropped, wait for printing. Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines Try the following solutions if your image do not...
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Cause: A tri-color or photo print cartridge was set too low. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for the print cartridge to be cleaned. If the self-test report shows a problem, clean the print cartridges. For more information, see: "Check the estimated ink levels" on...
Cause: A tri-color or photo print cartridge was set too low. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for the print cartridge to be cleaned. If the self-test report shows a problem, clean the print cartridges. For more information, see: "Check the estimated ink levels" on...
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... ink supplies and replacing the print cartridges is flat. Use a higher quality setting to increase the amount of warranty date has not been reached, contact HP support. Solve a problem Solution 2: Check the paper type Solution: HP recommends that you plan to use HP Advanced Photo Paper. When you have dull colors Try the following solutions if...
... ink supplies and replacing the print cartridges is flat. Use a higher quality setting to increase the amount of warranty date has not been reached, contact HP support. Solve a problem Solution 2: Check the paper type Solution: HP recommends that you plan to use HP Advanced Photo Paper. When you have dull colors Try the following solutions if...