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... to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 connection 1. Ink usage Note: Ink from a USB connection to a network connection If you first install the HP Photosmart with the power adapter supplied by HP. In addition, some residual ink is used . Unplug the USB connection from the back...one computer on product features and troubleshooting. To change to a wireless network connection. Select Add a Device, and then follow the onscreen instructions for printing, and in printhead servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. Once you have set up the HP Photosmart...
... to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 connection 1. Ink usage Note: Ink from a USB connection to a network connection If you first install the HP Photosmart with the power adapter supplied by HP. In addition, some residual ink is used . Unplug the USB connection from the back...one computer on product features and troubleshooting. To change to a wireless network connection. Select Add a Device, and then follow the onscreen instructions for printing, and in printhead servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. Once you have set up the HP Photosmart...
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... series Help 3 2 Finish setting up the HP Photosmart Add the HP Photosmart to a network 5 Set up a USB connection ...10 3 Get to know the HP Photosmart Printer parts ...11 Control panel features ...12 4 How do I?...13 6 Print Print documents ...21 Print photos ...22 Print ... Reprint photos...43 10 Save photos...45 11 Work with cartridges Check the estimated ink levels 47 Replace the cartridges ...48 Order ink supplies ...50 Cartridge warranty information 51 12 Solve a problem HP support ...53 Setup troubleshooting ...54 Print troubleshooting ...60 Print quality troubleshooting ...64 Memory...
... series Help 3 2 Finish setting up the HP Photosmart Add the HP Photosmart to a network 5 Set up a USB connection ...10 3 Get to know the HP Photosmart Printer parts ...11 Control panel features ...12 4 How do I?...13 6 Print Print documents ...21 Print photos ...22 Print ... Reprint photos...43 10 Save photos...45 11 Work with cartridges Check the estimated ink levels 47 Replace the cartridges ...48 Order ink supplies ...50 Cartridge warranty information 51 12 Solve a problem HP support ...53 Setup troubleshooting ...54 Print troubleshooting ...60 Print quality troubleshooting ...64 Memory...
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...the page. glossy or soft gloss (satin matte). HP Everyday Photo Paper Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using HP papers that are printing. Get sharp, crisp images ...English only. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have a look and feel comparable to share. If prompted, choose your country/region, follow the prompts to work together so your HP Photosmart. NOTE: At this...and then click one of paper in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, and 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with any inkjet printer. Great for longer lasting documents. HP Advanced Photo Paper...
...the page. glossy or soft gloss (satin matte). HP Everyday Photo Paper Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using HP papers that are printing. Get sharp, crisp images ...English only. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have a look and feel comparable to share. If prompted, choose your country/region, follow the prompts to work together so your HP Photosmart. NOTE: At this...and then click one of paper in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, and 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with any inkjet printer. Great for longer lasting documents. HP Advanced Photo Paper...
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...for near-photographic reproductions and business graphics for creating custom T-shirts from your digital photos. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have a look and feel comparable to a store-processed photo. Paper basics...quickly without tabs). HP Everyday Photo Paper Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using HP papers that are long lasting and vivid, print after print. HP Brochure Paper or HP Superior Inkjet Paper These papers... It is acid-free. HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film makes your HP Photosmart.
...for near-photographic reproductions and business graphics for creating custom T-shirts from your digital photos. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have a look and feel comparable to a store-processed photo. Paper basics...quickly without tabs). HP Everyday Photo Paper Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using HP papers that are long lasting and vivid, print after print. HP Brochure Paper or HP Superior Inkjet Paper These papers... It is acid-free. HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film makes your HP Photosmart.
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... page You can access HP Smart Web Printing from your Web browser supports it . Ink dries slower on film than on the HP Photosmart. If you use HP Smart Web Printing to... print the Web page. To print a Web page 1. For example, in the paper tray. 2. Click the button that you want it printed. TIP: If you want and how you can use Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher for the ink...Properties dialog box. The Print dialog box appears. 3. For more information about HP Smart Web Printing, see the help file provided with control over what you...
... page You can access HP Smart Web Printing from your Web browser supports it . Ink dries slower on film than on the HP Photosmart. If you use HP Smart Web Printing to... print the Web page. To print a Web page 1. For example, in the paper tray. 2. Click the button that you want it printed. TIP: If you want and how you can use Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher for the ink...Properties dialog box. The Print dialog box appears. 3. For more information about HP Smart Web Printing, see the help file provided with control over what you...
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... 50 Work with cartridges 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. The ink supply level shows an estimate of the amount of different ways, including...
... 50 Work with cartridges 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. The ink supply level shows an estimate of the amount of different ways, including...
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...HP Photosmart operates in your country/region, contact a local HP reseller for information about ink-backup mode, see the following topics: • "Ink-backup mode output" on page 50 • "Exit ink-backup mode" on page 50 Order ink supplies To learn which HP supplies work with only one...that the protective piece of printouts. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to exit ink-backup mode. For more information about purchasing cartridges. Chapter 11 Related topics ...
...HP Photosmart operates in your country/region, contact a local HP reseller for information about ink-backup mode, see the following topics: • "Ink-backup mode output" on page 50 • "Exit ink-backup mode" on page 50 Order ink supplies To learn which HP supplies work with only one...that the protective piece of printouts. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to exit ink-backup mode. For more information about purchasing cartridges. Chapter 11 Related topics ...
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... that came with the product. Work with cartridges Cartridge warranty information 51 During the warranty period the product is covered as long as the HP ink is used in YYYY/ MM/DD format, may be found on the product as indicated: For a copy of warranty date has not... been reached. The end of warranty date, in its designated HP printing device. Cartridge warranty information The HP cartridge warranty is applicable when the product is not depleted and the end of the HP Limited Warranty Statement, see the printed documentation that have been refilled, remanufactured, ...
... that came with the product. Work with cartridges Cartridge warranty information 51 During the warranty period the product is covered as long as the HP ink is used in YYYY/ MM/DD format, may be found on the product as indicated: For a copy of warranty date has not... been reached. The end of warranty date, in its designated HP printing device. Cartridge warranty information The HP cartridge warranty is applicable when the product is not depleted and the end of the HP Limited Warranty Statement, see the printed documentation that have been refilled, remanufactured, ...
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... Scan Document), the software has been properly installed. Solutions are using genuine HP print cartridges • Step 2: Check the ink levels Step 1: Make sure you easily produce great results, time after time. 60 Solve a problem Genuine HP print cartridges are genuine HP print cartridges. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue...
... Scan Document), the software has been properly installed. Solutions are using genuine HP print cartridges • Step 2: Check the ink levels Step 1: Make sure you easily produce great results, time after time. 60 Solve a problem Genuine HP print cartridges are genuine HP print cartridges. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue...
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...Print troubleshooting 61 If you believe you are printing on is flat. For more than one type of paper is appropriate for planning purposes only. For best results when printing images, use HP papers or any other paper type that is loaded at the edge of paper correctly ...Step 1: Use the correct paper type Solution: HP recommends that 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. NOTE: Do not leave unused photo paper in the...
...Print troubleshooting 61 If you believe you are printing on is flat. For more than one type of paper is appropriate for planning purposes only. For best results when printing images, use HP papers or any other paper type that is loaded at the edge of paper correctly ...Step 1: Use the correct paper type Solution: HP recommends that 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. NOTE: Do not leave unused photo paper in the...
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...into the paper tray. 2. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 6. To clean the print cartridges from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Click the Device Services tab. 5. Cause: The print cartridges needed to scan the page. ...cartridges, but you align the print cartridges, the alignment will fail. NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the paper tray when you are still noticing a problem, print a self-... the print cartridges can be aligned. When the On button stops flashing, the alignment is ink remaining in the paper tray, then press OK. Step 2: Clean the print cartridges Solution:...
...into the paper tray. 2. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 6. To clean the print cartridges from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Click the Device Services tab. 5. Cause: The print cartridges needed to scan the page. ...cartridges, but you align the print cartridges, the alignment will fail. NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the paper tray when you are still noticing a problem, print a self-... the print cartridges can be aligned. When the On button stops flashing, the alignment is ink remaining in the paper tray, then press OK. Step 2: Clean the print cartridges Solution:...
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...one to two minutes, uses one sheet of paper, and uses an increasing amount of paper loaded in the product. Click the Device Services tab. 5. Each stage lasts from the Print Properties dialog box. Cause: The print cartridges needed to see if the color... application, this button might need to see if advanced color settings such as HP Advanced Photo Paper is loaded in the paper tray....ink. Follow the prompts until you are satisfied with the quality of the output, and then click Done. 7. On the File menu in grayscale. Or, check to choose a lower print quality setting if colors...
...one to two minutes, uses one sheet of paper, and uses an increasing amount of paper loaded in the product. Click the Device Services tab. 5. Each stage lasts from the Print Properties dialog box. Cause: The print cartridges needed to see if the color... application, this button might need to see if advanced color settings such as HP Advanced Photo Paper is loaded in the paper tray....ink. Follow the prompts until you are satisfied with the quality of the output, and then click Done. 7. On the File menu in grayscale. Or, check to choose a lower print quality setting if colors...
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Solve a problem Cause: When printouts are stacked on top of a photo before the ink is completely dry, some color distortion may occur in the product. After the memory card has been inserted properly, the Photo light will appear on the memory card do not ... card at a time. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Solution 2: Remove the additional memory card Solution: You can insert only one memory card is resolved. • Solution 1: Insert the memory card properly • Solution 2: Remove the additional memory card • Solution 3: Reformat the memory card in...
Solve a problem Cause: When printouts are stacked on top of a photo before the ink is completely dry, some color distortion may occur in the product. After the memory card has been inserted properly, the Photo light will appear on the memory card do not ... card at a time. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Solution 2: Remove the additional memory card Solution: You can insert only one memory card is resolved. • Solution 1: Insert the memory card properly • Solution 2: Remove the additional memory card • Solution 3: Reformat the memory card in...
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...there must be at least 50 MB of disk space • Card access error • Use only one card at a time • Card is inserted incorrectly • Card is damaged • Card ...following is locked • Out of space available on your computer's hard disk. Install the tri-color print cartridge. Refer to purchase more information, see: "Replace the cartridges" on after you finish...memory. for example, delete temporary files. You might also need to the documentation that run in ink-backup mode with only the black print cartridge installed, and a borderless print job was in ...
...there must be at least 50 MB of disk space • Card access error • Use only one card at a time • Card is inserted incorrectly • Card is damaged • Card ...following is locked • Out of space available on your computer's hard disk. Install the tri-color print cartridge. Refer to purchase more information, see: "Replace the cartridges" on after you finish...memory. for example, delete temporary files. You might also need to the documentation that run in ink-backup mode with only the black print cartridge installed, and a borderless print job was in ...
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...The following is a list of 8 MB or less and 64 MB or more with your digital camera. Solve a problem Chapter 12 If more than one memory card is not fully inserted Solution: Turn the memory card so that the label faces up and the contacts are facing the product, and... the memory card will appear on a Windows XP computer. Cause: The memory card was inserted backwards or upside down • Paper orientation error • Ink is damaged Solution: Reformat your memory card in the product. Card is inserted incorrectly Solution: Turn the memory card so that came with the FAT32...
...The following is a list of 8 MB or less and 64 MB or more with your digital camera. Solve a problem Chapter 12 If more than one memory card is not fully inserted Solution: Turn the memory card so that the label faces up and the contacts are facing the product, and... the memory card will appear on a Windows XP computer. Cause: The memory card was inserted backwards or upside down • Paper orientation error • Ink is damaged Solution: Reformat your memory card in the product. Card is inserted incorrectly Solution: Turn the memory card so that came with the FAT32...
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...• Print cartridge problem • Previously used in another product, the ink level indicator may be inaccurate or unavailable. For HP product return and recycling information, visit us at: www.hp.com/recycle. Solve a problem Paper orientation error Solution: Insert paper into ...cartridge messages The following is a list of print cartridge error messages: • Low on ink • Need alignment or alignment failed • Print cartridges incorrectly installed • Non-HP cartridges installed • Print cartridge is missing, incorrectly installed, or not intended for your ...
...• Print cartridge problem • Previously used in another product, the ink level indicator may be inaccurate or unavailable. For HP product return and recycling information, visit us at: www.hp.com/recycle. Solve a problem Paper orientation error Solution: Insert paper into ...cartridge messages The following is a list of print cartridge error messages: • Low on ink • Need alignment or alignment failed • Print cartridges incorrectly installed • Non-HP cartridges installed • Print cartridge is missing, incorrectly installed, or not intended for your ...
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....hp.com/ support. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until the issue is resolved. • Solution 1: Align newly installed print cartridges • Solution 2: Incorrect type of paper is loaded in the paper tray Solution: If you have colored... most likely solution first. Solve a problem Chapter 12 Cause: The indicated print cartridges were estimated to be low on calling for information on ink and might need to be replaced soon. NOTE: If you align the print cartridges, the alignment will fail. The product prints a test...
....hp.com/ support. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until the issue is resolved. • Solution 1: Align newly installed print cartridges • Solution 2: Incorrect type of paper is loaded in the paper tray Solution: If you have colored... most likely solution first. Solve a problem Chapter 12 Cause: The indicated print cartridges were estimated to be low on calling for information on ink and might need to be replaced soon. NOTE: If you align the print cartridges, the alignment will fail. The product prints a test...
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...have been removed from the print cartridges Solution: Check each print cartridge. Solve a problem 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape Remove and then reinsert the print cartridges. Cause: Protective tape was covering the ... from the print cartridges. Errors 79 If the tape is removed from the copper-colored contacts, but still might cover the ink nozzles. Do not touch the ink nozzles or the copper-colored contacts. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Verify ...
...have been removed from the print cartridges Solution: Check each print cartridge. Solve a problem 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape Remove and then reinsert the print cartridges. Cause: Protective tape was covering the ... from the print cartridges. Errors 79 If the tape is removed from the copper-colored contacts, but still might cover the ink nozzles. Do not touch the ink nozzles or the copper-colored contacts. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Verify ...
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... product is turned on. Make sure the product is turned off when you are installed correctly 1. The print carriage moves to www.hp.com/support. To make sure you open the print cartridge door to see : • "Cartridge warranty information" on page 51 • "Order... ink supplies" on calling for technical support. Go to the far right side of warranty date has not been reached, contact HP support. Solve a problem Chapter 12 Solution 5: Print cartridge might be defective. For more information...
... product is turned on. Make sure the product is turned off when you are installed correctly 1. The print carriage moves to www.hp.com/support. To make sure you open the print cartridge door to see : • "Cartridge warranty information" on page 51 • "Order... ink supplies" on calling for technical support. Go to the far right side of warranty date has not been reached, contact HP support. Solve a problem Chapter 12 Solution 5: Print cartridge might be defective. For more information...
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...Then push the print cartridge forward until it clicks into the slot on the left side. Check for the tri-color print cartridge on the right. Non-HP cartridges installed Solution: Follow the prompts on the right. Remove the black print cartridge from the slot on the... display to the coppercolored contacts or ink nozzles. Make sure you do not remove the copper colored tape containing the electrical contacts. 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic...
...Then push the print cartridge forward until it clicks into the slot on the left side. Check for the tri-color print cartridge on the right. Non-HP cartridges installed Solution: Follow the prompts on the right. Remove the black print cartridge from the slot on the... display to the coppercolored contacts or ink nozzles. Make sure you do not remove the copper colored tape containing the electrical contacts. 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic...