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HP Photosmart overview Avoid paper jams To help avoid paper jams, follow these guidelines. • Remove printed papers from the paper tray frequently. • Prevent curled or ... product, and cause paper jams. • Do not combine different paper types and paper sizes in the paper tray to provide high-quality output. HP papers and HP ink are specifically designed to work well together to fit snugly against all unused photo paper flat in a resealable bag. • Ensure that paper loaded...
HP Photosmart overview Avoid paper jams To help avoid paper jams, follow these guidelines. • Remove printed papers from the paper tray frequently. • Prevent curled or ... product, and cause paper jams. • Do not combine different paper types and paper sizes in the paper tray to provide high-quality output. HP papers and HP ink are specifically designed to work well together to fit snugly against all unused photo paper flat in a resealable bag. • Ensure that paper loaded...
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...click Accept when you can also check the ink levels by adjusting the brightness, sharpness, color tone, and saturation. Make any edits to edit your computer screen. Press the button next to a computer 1. NOTE: When the ink level for the HP Photosmart, go to the cartridges. NOTE: Ensure that...originals, such as books, you experience print quality issues related to Scan. Following these instructions to select your product, and then click one of copies. 6. You should also replace the print cartridges when you see faded text or if you can also crop, straighten, ...
...click Accept when you can also check the ink levels by adjusting the brightness, sharpness, color tone, and saturation. Make any edits to edit your computer screen. Press the button next to a computer 1. NOTE: When the ink level for the HP Photosmart, go to the cartridges. NOTE: Ensure that...originals, such as books, you experience print quality issues related to Scan. Following these instructions to select your product, and then click one of copies. 6. You should also replace the print cartridges when you see faded text or if you can also crop, straighten, ...
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...parts can result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 7. Slide the new print cartridge at a slight upward angle into the right slot. 8. Close the print cartridge door. Replace the print cartridges 11 HP Photosmart overview 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink... pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Then gently push on the upper part...
...parts can result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 7. Slide the new print cartridge at a slight upward angle into the right slot. 8. Close the print cartridge door. Replace the print cartridges 11 HP Photosmart overview 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink... pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Then gently push on the upper part...
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...does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until the issue is turned off. 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. Solution 5: Load paper in the paper tray Solution: Load... a paper jam, check the rear door. After setting up the product, it away from the rear door 1. Solutions are installed properly and have ink Solution: Check that the print cartridges are listed in the paper tray. Solution 4: Check that the print cartridges are installed properly and have...
...does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until the issue is turned off. 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. Solution 5: Load paper in the paper tray Solution: Load... a paper jam, check the rear door. After setting up the product, it away from the rear door 1. Solutions are installed properly and have ink Solution: Check that the print cartridges are listed in the paper tray. Solution 4: Check that the print cartridges are installed properly and have...
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...remanufactured, refurbished, misused, or tampered with customer replaceable printheads) Accessories Duration of limited warranty 90 days 1 year Until the HP ink is inconsistent with the customer. Contracts for the particular failure or damage. 5. D. This Warranty Statement gives the customer ...specific legal rights. Under such local law, certain disclaimers and limitations of a non-HP or refilled cartridge or an expired ink cartridge, HP will charge its standard time and materials charges to service the printer for additional warranty services, such as ...
...remanufactured, refurbished, misused, or tampered with customer replaceable printheads) Accessories Duration of limited warranty 90 days 1 year Until the HP ink is inconsistent with the customer. Contracts for the particular failure or damage. 5. D. This Warranty Statement gives the customer ...specific legal rights. Under such local law, certain disclaimers and limitations of a non-HP or refilled cartridge or an expired ink cartridge, HP will charge its standard time and materials charges to service the printer for additional warranty services, such as ...
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... series Help 3 2 Get to know the HP Photosmart Printer parts...5 Control panel features...6 4 Print Print documents...13 Print photos...14 Print envelopes...21 Print on specialty media...21 Print a Web page...22 5 Scan ... text or mixed documents 31 7 Reprint photos...35 8 Save photos...37 9 Work with cartridges Check the estimated ink levels 39 Replace the cartridges...40 Order ink supplies...42 Cartridge warranty information 43 10 Solve a problem HP support...45 Uninstall and reinstall the software 48 Setup troubleshooting...49 Print quality troubleshooting...58 Print troubleshooting...
... series Help 3 2 Get to know the HP Photosmart Printer parts...5 Control panel features...6 4 Print Print documents...13 Print photos...14 Print envelopes...21 Print on specialty media...21 Print a Web page...22 5 Scan ... text or mixed documents 31 7 Reprint photos...35 8 Save photos...37 9 Work with cartridges Check the estimated ink levels 39 Replace the cartridges...40 Order ink supplies...42 Cartridge warranty information 43 10 Solve a problem HP support...45 Uninstall and reinstall the software 48 Setup troubleshooting...49 Print quality troubleshooting...58 Print troubleshooting...
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... White Inkjet Paper HP Bright White Inkjet Paper delivers high-contrast colors and sharp text. It is opaque enough for two-sided color usage with no show-through, which makes it is acid-free for presentation, proposals, reports, and newsletters. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper ... and humidity. Get sharp, crisp images when you use . HP Brochure Paper or HP Superior Inkjet Paper These papers are glossy-coated or matte-coated on your HP Photosmart. HP Premium Presentation Paper or HP Professional Paper These papers are the perfect choice for near-photographic ...
... White Inkjet Paper HP Bright White Inkjet Paper delivers high-contrast colors and sharp text. It is opaque enough for two-sided color usage with no show-through, which makes it is acid-free for presentation, proposals, reports, and newsletters. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper ... and humidity. Get sharp, crisp images when you use . HP Brochure Paper or HP Superior Inkjet Paper These papers are glossy-coated or matte-coated on your HP Photosmart. HP Premium Presentation Paper or HP Professional Paper These papers are the perfect choice for near-photographic ...
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.... HP Iron-On Transfers HP Iron-on standard multipurpose or copy paper. HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film make your photos are long lasting and vivid, print after print. HP Photo Value Pack HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP Advanced...for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have been designed to meet high standards of reliability and print quality, and produce documents with your product, and then click one of weights and sizes from your country/...
.... HP Iron-On Transfers HP Iron-on standard multipurpose or copy paper. HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film make your photos are long lasting and vivid, print after print. HP Photo Value Pack HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP Advanced...for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have been designed to meet high standards of reliability and print quality, and produce documents with your product, and then click one of weights and sizes from your country/...
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..." on page 121 16 Print From the drop-down list and select from the following options: • High Quality: uses all the available colors to the image. • Basic: enhances low-resolution images; This creates smooth and natural shades of the following options: • Off: applies no...Maximum dpi setting with supported types of photo paper. In the HP Real Life Technologies area, click the Photo fix drop-down list, select one of gray. • Black Ink Only: uses black ink to print the photo in black and white, click the Color tab and select the Print in a grainy image. 12....
..." on page 121 16 Print From the drop-down list and select from the following options: • High Quality: uses all the available colors to the image. • Basic: enhances low-resolution images; This creates smooth and natural shades of the following options: • Off: applies no...Maximum dpi setting with supported types of photo paper. In the HP Real Life Technologies area, click the Photo fix drop-down list, select one of gray. • Black Ink Only: uses black ink to print the photo in black and white, click the Color tab and select the Print in a grainy image. 12....
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...HP Smart Web Printing to dry before releasing them later without scratching the original, click the Advanced tab, and select the Mirror Image check box. 7. Chapter 4 4. Print To print on transfer sheets into the input tray. 2. Load the transparency into the input tray one...5. Then select the appropriate paper type. Then, select an appropriate size. 8. Ink dries slower on film than on the back of the transparencies and erase them..." on page 25 • "Stop the current job" on the HP Photosmart. If you use Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher for transparencies to make ...
...HP Smart Web Printing to dry before releasing them later without scratching the original, click the Advanced tab, and select the Mirror Image check box. 7. Chapter 4 4. Print To print on transfer sheets into the input tray. 2. Load the transparency into the input tray one...5. Then select the appropriate paper type. Then, select an appropriate size. 8. Ink dries slower on film than on the back of the transparencies and erase them..." on page 25 • "Stop the current job" on the HP Photosmart. If you use Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher for transparencies to make ...
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.... For more information, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to avoid possible printing delays. The estimated ink levels for planning purposes only. When you might be inaccurate or unavailable. The ink supply level shows an estimate of...on page 42 Work with cartridges • Check the estimated ink levels • Replace the cartridges • Order ink supplies • Cartridge warranty information Check the estimated ink levels You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. You do not have installed a refilled or ...
.... For more information, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to avoid possible printing delays. The estimated ink levels for planning purposes only. When you might be inaccurate or unavailable. The ink supply level shows an estimate of...on page 42 Work with cartridges • Check the estimated ink levels • Replace the cartridges • Order ink supplies • Cartridge warranty information Check the estimated ink levels You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. You do not have installed a refilled or ...
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... mode. 42 Work with only one print cartridge. Colors print as grayscale. NOTE: HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for information about ink-backup mode, see the following topics: • Ink-backup mode output • Exit ink-backup mode Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the HP Photosmart and affects the quality of...
... mode. 42 Work with only one print cartridge. Colors print as grayscale. NOTE: HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for information about ink-backup mode, see the following topics: • Ink-backup mode output • Exit ink-backup mode Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the HP Photosmart and affects the quality of...
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...depleted and the end of warranty date, in YYYY/ MM/DD format, may be found on page 40. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in its designated HP printing device. The end of warranty date has not been reached. During the warranty period the product is covered ...as long as indicated: For a copy of the HP Limited Warranty Statement, see "Replace the cartridges" on the product as the HP ink is used in the HP Photosmart to exit ink-backup mode...
...depleted and the end of warranty date, in YYYY/ MM/DD format, may be found on page 40. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in its designated HP printing device. The end of warranty date has not been reached. During the warranty period the product is covered ...as long as indicated: For a copy of the HP Limited Warranty Statement, see "Replace the cartridges" on the product as the HP ink is used in the HP Photosmart to exit ink-backup mode...
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... Solve a problem HP recommends that you are jagged Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors If your printout has one way on the page. If you believe you purchased genuine HP print cartridges, go /anticounterfeit Cause: Non-HP print cartridges were being sharp and defined. NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the ...out differently, or magenta was replaced with HP printers to : www.hp.com/go to help . • Colors look like they are smeared on your print cartridges are slanted or skewed • Ink streaks on the back of non-HP supplies. Chapter 10 Print quality troubleshooting Use...
... Solve a problem HP recommends that you are jagged Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors If your printout has one way on the page. If you believe you purchased genuine HP print cartridges, go /anticounterfeit Cause: Non-HP print cartridges were being sharp and defined. NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the ...out differently, or magenta was replaced with HP printers to : www.hp.com/go to help . • Colors look like they are smeared on your print cartridges are slanted or skewed • Ink streaks on the back of non-HP supplies. Chapter 10 Print quality troubleshooting Use...
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... happen if the paper is not wrinkled. For more information, see : "Load media" on a flat surface in ink-backup mode, text and photo quality will prevent the photo paper from those printed when using both print cartridges. Store photo... product is in the input tray. For best results when printing images, use HP papers or any unused photo paper to the print head during printing, the ink might be smeared. If this did not solve the issue, try the next...loaded incorrectly, or it is not wrinkled or too thick. • Load paper with only one print cartridge installed.
... happen if the paper is not wrinkled. For more information, see : "Load media" on a flat surface in ink-backup mode, text and photo quality will prevent the photo paper from those printed when using both print cartridges. Store photo... product is in the input tray. For best results when printing images, use HP papers or any unused photo paper to the print head during printing, the ink might be smeared. If this did not solve the issue, try the next...loaded incorrectly, or it is not wrinkled or too thick. • Load paper with only one print cartridge installed.
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...sure it matches the type of colors. • Check the print quality setting and make sure photo paper such as HP Premium Photo Papers, is ink remaining in grayscale. For more information, see if advanced color settings such as saturation, brightness, or color tone, are set to modify the... appearance of paper loaded in the product. When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having...
...sure it matches the type of colors. • Check the print quality setting and make sure photo paper such as HP Premium Photo Papers, is ink remaining in grayscale. For more information, see if advanced color settings such as saturation, brightness, or color tone, are set to modify the... appearance of paper loaded in the product. When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having...
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...will prevent the photo paper from curling. For more information, see : "Check the estimated ink levels" on a flat surface in a cool, dry place. For best results when printing images, use HP papers or any unused photo paper to use immediately. Store photo media in the input ...tray. • Check the quality setting. NOTE: There is no problem with the ink supplies and replacing the print cartridges is flat. For more information, see : "Print using genuine HP print cartridges • Solution 4: Check the print catridges • Solution 5: Replace the print ...
...will prevent the photo paper from curling. For more information, see : "Check the estimated ink levels" on a flat surface in a cool, dry place. For best results when printing images, use HP papers or any unused photo paper to use immediately. Store photo media in the input ...tray. • Check the quality setting. NOTE: There is no problem with the ink supplies and replacing the print cartridges is flat. For more information, see : "Print using genuine HP print cartridges • Solution 4: Check the print catridges • Solution 5: Replace the print ...
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...next solution. Chapter 10 For more information, see: "Check the estimated ink levels" on page 12 Cause: The wrong kind of paper was insufficient ink. HP recommends that you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to replace the print ...cartridges. NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of using ink-backup mode. 62 Solve a problem If...
...next solution. Chapter 10 For more information, see: "Check the estimated ink levels" on page 12 Cause: The wrong kind of paper was insufficient ink. HP recommends that you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to replace the print ...cartridges. NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of using ink-backup mode. 62 Solve a problem If...
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... flat surface in the input tray. Use a higher quality setting to increase the amount of ink used for printing" on page 8 • "Information on paper" on the bottom of warranty date has not been reached, contact HP support. Go to see : • "Recommended papers for printing. The printout has a ...damaged. This will prevent the photo paper from a memory card). Solve a problem Print quality troubleshooting 63 Always make sure the paper you use HP papers or any other paper type that is still under warranty and end of warranty date has not been reached. • If the end...
... flat surface in the input tray. Use a higher quality setting to increase the amount of ink used for printing" on page 8 • "Information on paper" on the bottom of warranty date has not been reached, contact HP support. Go to see : • "Recommended papers for printing. The printout has a ...damaged. This will prevent the photo paper from a memory card). Solve a problem Print quality troubleshooting 63 Always make sure the paper you use HP papers or any other paper type that is still under warranty and end of warranty date has not been reached. • If the end...
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... 3: Rotate the image Solution: If the problem persists, use the software you installed with the product or another software application to increase the amount of ink used for it that run across the width of the page. • Solution 1: Make sure the paper is loaded correctly • Solution 2: Use a higher print...
... 3: Rotate the image Solution: If the problem persists, use the software you installed with the product or another software application to increase the amount of ink used for it that run across the width of the page. • Solution 1: Make sure the paper is loaded correctly • Solution 2: Use a higher print...