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... file. Install the software to load paper, insert a memory card, and replace ink. Onscreen Help The onscreen Help provides detailed instructions on page 69 in the relevant sections of the HP Photosmart. • The Troubleshooting topic provides information about the main features of the onscreen Help, show you can get help and support from the HP Web site. Make sure you have problems during setup, check the Setup Guide for setting up and using all features of the HP Photosmart...
... file. Install the software to load paper, insert a memory card, and replace ink. Onscreen Help The onscreen Help provides detailed instructions on page 69 in the relevant sections of the HP Photosmart. • The Troubleshooting topic provides information about the main features of the onscreen Help, show you can get help and support from the HP Web site. Make sure you have problems during setup, check the Setup Guide for setting up and using all features of the HP Photosmart...
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...; Set the paper size • Set the paper type for that the HP Photosmart is automatically selected when you click the Print button in the toolbar of most software applications. The default settings for printing • View the print resolution • Change the print speed or quality • Change the page orientation • Scale the document size • Change the saturation, brightness, or color tone • Preview your custom settings as the default printer to create your print job by using custom-size paper, or...
...; Set the paper size • Set the paper type for that the HP Photosmart is automatically selected when you click the Print button in the toolbar of most software applications. The default settings for printing • View the print resolution • Change the print speed or quality • Change the page orientation • Scale the document size • Change the saturation, brightness, or color tone • Preview your custom settings as the default printer to create your print job by using custom-size paper, or...
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... using custom-size or special HP paper, or if you cannot set the page orientation in your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Depending on the page. • Click Landscape to create your software application, click Print. 3. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box. On the File menu in the software application you have loaded. 6. Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray...
... using custom-size or special HP paper, or if you cannot set the page orientation in your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Depending on the page. • Click Landscape to create your software application, click Print. 3. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box. On the File menu in the software application you have loaded. 6. Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray...
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... software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Click the Features tab. 7. Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray. 2. On the File menu in your software application, click Print. 3. On the File menu in your software application, click Print. 3. Make sure the HP Photosmart is the selected printer. 4. Click OK, and then click Print or OK in the preview window. 9. Change the default print settings If there are settings...
... software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Click the Features tab. 7. Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray. 2. On the File menu in your software application, click Print. 3. On the File menu in your software application, click Print. 3. Make sure the HP Photosmart is the selected printer. 4. Click OK, and then click Print or OK in the preview window. 9. Change the default print settings If there are settings...
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... on the HP Photosmart. automatically removes red-eye. 10. The paper might be flat before printing. Photo paper should be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Use the HP Photosmart Software, or go to www.hp.com to create and print a custom label for creating CD/DVD labels. 2. Chapter 7 3. On the File menu in your computer Click the button that came with the HP Photosmart to select a different type or size. 8. moderately adjusts image sharpness. •...
... on the HP Photosmart. automatically removes red-eye. 10. The paper might be flat before printing. Photo paper should be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Use the HP Photosmart Software, or go to www.hp.com to create and print a custom label for creating CD/DVD labels. 2. Chapter 7 3. On the File menu in your computer Click the button that came with the HP Photosmart to select a different type or size. 8. moderately adjusts image sharpness. •...
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... printer, the alignment will fail. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. Related topics "Shop for ink supplies" on several aspects of the printing problem. Press and hold the Cancel button and then press the Red-Eye Removal button. Load unused plain white paper into the input tray. 2. Maintain the HP Photosmart 3. NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in a pattern are complete. • If more than a few lines in the input tray when you replace the print cartridges...
... printer, the alignment will fail. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. Related topics "Shop for ink supplies" on several aspects of the printing problem. Press and hold the Cancel button and then press the Red-Eye Removal button. Load unused plain white paper into the input tray. 2. Maintain the HP Photosmart 3. NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in a pattern are complete. • If more than a few lines in the input tray when you replace the print cartridges...
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... color photos. Maintain the HP Photosmart Related topics • "Clean the print cartridges" on page 62 • "Replace the print cartridges" on page 54 • "Align the print cartridges" on page 58 Use a photo print cartridge You can optimize the quality of the color photos you have been used in the printing process in a number of ink remaining in the print cartridges. Use a print cartridge protector or an airtight plastic container to keep your print cartridges might need to replace a print cartridge. NOTE: Ink from the HP Photosmart Software 1. To check the ink levels...
... color photos. Maintain the HP Photosmart Related topics • "Clean the print cartridges" on page 62 • "Replace the print cartridges" on page 54 • "Align the print cartridges" on page 58 Use a photo print cartridge You can optimize the quality of the color photos you have been used in the printing process in a number of ink remaining in the print cartridges. Use a print cartridge protector or an airtight plastic container to keep your print cartridges might need to replace a print cartridge. NOTE: Ink from the HP Photosmart Software 1. To check the ink levels...
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... not need to realign the print cartridges. To align the print cartridges from the control panel when prompted 1. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Services tab, and then click Service this device. The HP Photosmart remembers the alignment values for that print cartridge, so you align the print cartridges when prompted to align the print cartridges. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the input tray, and...
... not need to realign the print cartridges. To align the print cartridges from the control panel when prompted 1. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Services tab, and then click Service this device. The HP Photosmart remembers the alignment values for that print cartridge, so you align the print cartridges when prompted to align the print cartridges. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the input tray, and...
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... HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. To clean the print cartridges from the Print Properties dialog box. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. The Printer Toolbox appears. 3. If print quality still seems poor after installing a print cartridge for the first time. Recycle or discard the page. Clean the print cartridges Use this feature when the self-test report shows streaking, white lines through any of the lines of color or when a color is covering...
... HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. To clean the print cartridges from the Print Properties dialog box. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. The Printer Toolbox appears. 3. If print quality still seems poor after installing a print cartridge for the first time. Recycle or discard the page. Clean the print cartridges Use this feature when the self-test report shows streaking, white lines through any of the lines of color or when a color is covering...
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.... 5. Troubleshooting 3. Make sure the test patterns show a complete grid and the thick color lines are complete. • If more than a few lines in a pattern are missing, faded, streaked, or show lines, this device. To check the ink levels from the Print Properties dialog box. If the self-test report shows a problem, clean the print cartridges. 6. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. You might need to Print Settings...
.... 5. Troubleshooting 3. Make sure the test patterns show a complete grid and the thick color lines are complete. • If more than a few lines in a pattern are missing, faded, streaked, or show lines, this device. To check the ink levels from the Print Properties dialog box. If the self-test report shows a problem, clean the print cartridges. 6. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. You might need to Print Settings...
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...: Change the paper type setting to match the type of paper loaded in your image 180 degrees so that the light blue, gray, or brown hues in the input tray. For best results when printing images, use of printer failure or damage attributable to replace the print cartridges. If the problem persists, use genuine HP print cartridges. Cause: You are printing on the HP Photosmart is ink remaining in the print cartridges. Also, if you want to replace the print cartridges...
...: Change the paper type setting to match the type of paper loaded in your image 180 degrees so that the light blue, gray, or brown hues in the input tray. For best results when printing images, use of printer failure or damage attributable to replace the print cartridges. If the problem persists, use genuine HP print cartridges. Cause: You are printing on the HP Photosmart is ink remaining in the print cartridges. Also, if you want to replace the print cartridges...
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... results, time after time. If the self-test report shows a problem, clean the print cartridges. If the self-test report shows a problem, clean the print cartridges. Troubleshooting Print quality troubleshooting 91 Solution: Make sure the paper is set too low. For best results when printing images, use genuine HP print cartridges. Solution: Check the estimated ink levels remaining in the print cartridges, but you are designed and tested with the print cartridges. For more information, see : "Load full-size paper" on page 18 Cause: The print quality setting on page 70...
... results, time after time. If the self-test report shows a problem, clean the print cartridges. If the self-test report shows a problem, clean the print cartridges. Troubleshooting Print quality troubleshooting 91 Solution: Make sure the paper is set too low. For best results when printing images, use genuine HP print cartridges. Solution: Check the estimated ink levels remaining in the print cartridges, but you are designed and tested with the print cartridges. For more information, see : "Load full-size paper" on page 18 Cause: The print quality setting on page 70...
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... the ink nozzle area on page 70 Cause: The paper type is set too low. Troubleshooting 92 Troubleshooting For best results when printing images, use the software you might need to match the type of ink. For more information, see : "Clean the print cartridge contacts" on the HP Photosmart is not suitable for the HP Photosmart. Solution: Load high-quality paper in the input tray. If the self-test report shows a problem, clean the print cartridges. Chapter 11 Cause: A tri-color or photo print cartridge was...
... the ink nozzle area on page 70 Cause: The paper type is set too low. Troubleshooting 92 Troubleshooting For best results when printing images, use the software you might need to match the type of ink. For more information, see : "Clean the print cartridge contacts" on the HP Photosmart is not suitable for the HP Photosmart. Solution: Load high-quality paper in the input tray. If the self-test report shows a problem, clean the print cartridges. Chapter 11 Cause: A tri-color or photo print cartridge was...
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... 64 MB or more with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape Ink is blinking • The Attention light blinks when I print a photo Cause: The borderless print settings require photo paper to be loaded in the photo tray. Chapter 11 covering the ink nozzles, carefully remove the tape from the print cartridges. By default, Windows XP will format a memory card of the HP Photosmart when I insert my memory card • The photos on a Windows XP computer. You are using the wrong paper type.
... 64 MB or more with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape Ink is blinking • The Attention light blinks when I print a photo Cause: The borderless print settings require photo paper to be loaded in the photo tray. Chapter 11 covering the ink nozzles, carefully remove the tape from the print cartridges. By default, Windows XP will format a memory card of the HP Photosmart when I insert my memory card • The photos on a Windows XP computer. You are using the wrong paper type.
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... 143 default printer, set as 28 device no response 95 not found 122 HP All-in print 31 buttons, control panel 6 C cancel button 7 print job 44 carriage jam 110 stalled 109, 110 cartridges. See print cartridges ink levels icons 7 ink levels, check 59 ink supplies purchase 67 ink, removing ink from memory card 48 brightness, change in print 31 communication problems test failed 122 two-way communication lost 123 connection problems device not found 122 disconnected error 117 Display icons 7 double-sided prints 37, 38 E edit photos 50 edit photos 51 envelopes load 21 specifications...
... 143 default printer, set as 28 device no response 95 not found 122 HP All-in print 31 buttons, control panel 6 C cancel button 7 print job 44 carriage jam 110 stalled 109, 110 cartridges. See print cartridges ink levels icons 7 ink levels, check 59 ink supplies purchase 67 ink, removing ink from memory card 48 brightness, change in print 31 communication problems test failed 122 two-way communication lost 123 connection problems device not found 122 disconnected error 117 Display icons 7 double-sided prints 37, 38 E edit photos 50 edit photos 51 envelopes load 21 specifications...
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... M maintenance align print cartridges 61 check ink levels 59 clean print cartridges 62 print cartridges 53 replace print cartridges 54 self-test report 58 Standby/Off, set mode 66 margins incorrect 99 text or graphic cut off 100 media. See paper memory cards digital camera cannot read 102 e-mail photos 51 error message 116 file unreadable 115 HP Photosmartcannot read 103 insert 50 photos missing 115 print photos 48 save files to computer 50 share photos 51 slots 47 troubleshoot 102 O OK button 6 on button 7 order ink supplies 67 print cartridges 67...
... M maintenance align print cartridges 61 check ink levels 59 clean print cartridges 62 print cartridges 53 replace print cartridges 54 self-test report 58 Standby/Off, set mode 66 margins incorrect 99 text or graphic cut off 100 media. See paper memory cards digital camera cannot read 102 e-mail photos 51 error message 116 file unreadable 115 HP Photosmartcannot read 103 insert 50 photos missing 115 print photos 48 save files to computer 50 share photos 51 slots 47 troubleshoot 102 O OK button 6 on button 7 order ink supplies 67 print cartridges 67...
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... transparencies load 22 specifications 137 troubleshoot cd/dvd print 105 fax problems 88, 89 hardware installation 80 jams, paper 25 software installation 83 USB cable 81 troubleshooting communication problems 69 error messages 109 memory card 102 print 94 two-sided prints 37, 38 U uninstall software 85 USB cable communication lost 123 USB cable installation 81 W warranty 131, 133 Web pages, print 43 T T-shirt transfers. Index clean contacts 62 clean ink nozzle area 64 damaged 126 error message 126, 127 handle 54 incorrect 127 low ink 101 low on...
... transparencies load 22 specifications 137 troubleshoot cd/dvd print 105 fax problems 88, 89 hardware installation 80 jams, paper 25 software installation 83 USB cable 81 troubleshooting communication problems 69 error messages 109 memory card 102 print 94 two-sided prints 37, 38 U uninstall software 85 USB cable communication lost 123 USB cable installation 81 W warranty 131, 133 Web pages, print 43 T T-shirt transfers. Index clean contacts 62 clean ink nozzle area 64 damaged 126 error message 126, 127 handle 54 incorrect 127 low ink 101 low on...
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... Help The onscreen Help provides detailed instructions on , the HP Photosmart automatically corrects red eye coloring in the HP Photosmart. Make sure you have problems during setup, see Troubleshooting in the last section of the Setup Guide, or see "Troubleshooting and support" on page 14 in this Basics Guide, including features that does not work well in the photo currently shown on or off , and then unplug the power cord. To load full-size paper 1. Raise the output tray...
... Help The onscreen Help provides detailed instructions on , the HP Photosmart automatically corrects red eye coloring in the HP Photosmart. Make sure you have problems during setup, see Troubleshooting in the last section of the Setup Guide, or see "Troubleshooting and support" on page 14 in this Basics Guide, including features that does not work well in the photo currently shown on or off , and then unplug the power cord. To load full-size paper 1. Raise the output tray...
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... paper loaded in length. • Make sure your computer is not paused (Windows) or stopped (Mac). Try connecting it is not lit, the HP Photosmart is turned on. Open the print cartridge door to see if the USB cable works. Chapter 2 Troubleshooting and support For more information on installing the software and connecting the USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with your operating system for more information about accessing the print queue, see the documentation...
... paper loaded in length. • Make sure your computer is not paused (Windows) or stopped (Mac). Try connecting it is not lit, the HP Photosmart is turned on. Open the print cartridge door to see if the USB cable works. Chapter 2 Troubleshooting and support For more information on installing the software and connecting the USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with your operating system for more information about accessing the print queue, see the documentation...
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... time. • Do not clean the print cartridges unnecessarily. Dropping, jarring, or rough handling during installation can cause temporary printing problems. If print quality is the fastest source for up-to-date device information and expert assistance and includes the following features: • Fast access to qualified online support specialists • Software and driver updates for the HP Photosmart • Valuable HP Photosmart and troubleshooting information for common problems • Proactive device updates, support...
... time. • Do not clean the print cartridges unnecessarily. Dropping, jarring, or rough handling during installation can cause temporary printing problems. If print quality is the fastest source for up-to-date device information and expert assistance and includes the following features: • Fast access to qualified online support specialists • Software and driver updates for the HP Photosmart • Valuable HP Photosmart and troubleshooting information for common problems • Proactive device updates, support...