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... a CD/DVD...23 Avoid paper jams...25 7 Print from your computer Print from a software application 27 Make the HP Photosmart the default printer 28 Change the print settings for the current job 28 Change the default print settings 32 Printing shortcuts...33 Perform special...to your computer 50 Edit photos...50 Share photos using HP Photosmart Software 51 9 Maintain the HP Photosmart Work with print cartridges...53 Clean the HP Photosmart...65 Reduce energy consumption when the HP Photosmart is off 66 Turn off the HP Photosmart...66 10 Shop for ink supplies...67 11 Troubleshooting ...
... a CD/DVD...23 Avoid paper jams...25 7 Print from your computer Print from a software application 27 Make the HP Photosmart the default printer 28 Change the print settings for the current job 28 Change the default print settings 32 Printing shortcuts...33 Perform special...to your computer 50 Edit photos...50 Share photos using HP Photosmart Software 51 9 Maintain the HP Photosmart Work with print cartridges...53 Clean the HP Photosmart...65 Reduce energy consumption when the HP Photosmart is off 66 Turn off the HP Photosmart...66 10 Shop for ink supplies...67 11 Troubleshooting ...
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... troubleshooting 105 Errors...109 12 HP warranty and support Warranty...131 Print cartridge warranty information 131 Support process...131 Before you call HP support...132 HP support by phone...132 Additional warranty options...133 HP Quick Exchange Service (Japan 134 HP Korea customer support 134 Prepare the HP Photosmart for shipment 135 Pack the HP Photosmart...135 13 Technical information...
... troubleshooting 105 Errors...109 12 HP warranty and support Warranty...131 Print cartridge warranty information 131 Support process...131 Before you call HP support...132 HP support by phone...132 Additional warranty options...133 HP Quick Exchange Service (Japan 134 HP Korea customer support 134 Prepare the HP Photosmart for shipment 135 Pack the HP Photosmart...135 13 Technical information...
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... By default, this feature is turned on, the HP Photosmart automatically corrects red eye coloring in the photo currently shown on the memory card. When the feature is turned off. Chapter 2 (continued) Label Description 11 Print cartridge door 12 Two-sided printing accessory 13 Rear USB port... a quick reference to as the display): Shows photos on the display. Overview Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon 7 8 Name and Description Color graphics display (also referred to the HP Photosmart control panel features. See the display for more information. If no photos are currently selected, the...
... By default, this feature is turned on, the HP Photosmart automatically corrects red eye coloring in the photo currently shown on the memory card. When the feature is turned off. Chapter 2 (continued) Label Description 11 Print cartridge door 12 Two-sided printing accessory 13 Rear USB port... a quick reference to as the display): Shows photos on the display. Overview Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 Icon 7 8 Name and Description Color graphics display (also referred to the HP Photosmart control panel features. See the display for more information. If no photos are currently selected, the...
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... amount of the display to provide important information about the HP Photosmart. This will only appear if one of the Contents panel, access the software help through the HP Solution Center. Overview Display icons 7 The color of the icon corresponds to the color of the print cartridge, and the fill level of the icon corresponds to...
... amount of the display to provide important information about the HP Photosmart. This will only appear if one of the Contents panel, access the software help through the HP Solution Center. Overview Display icons 7 The color of the icon corresponds to the color of the print cartridge, and the fill level of the icon corresponds to...
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... edge forward and the print side down . 5. For the best results, use legal-size paper, leave the tray extender closed. CAUTION: Make sure that the HP Photosmart is idle and silent when you are using letterhead, insert the top of paper fits within the main input tray and is servicing the print... cartridges or otherwise engaged in a task, the paper stop inside the device might not be in place. TIP: If you load paper into the photo tray ...
... edge forward and the print side down . 5. For the best results, use legal-size paper, leave the tray extender closed. CAUTION: Make sure that the HP Photosmart is idle and silent when you are using letterhead, insert the top of paper fits within the main input tray and is servicing the print... cartridges or otherwise engaged in a task, the paper stop inside the device might not be in place. TIP: If you load paper into the photo tray ...
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...high-quality images such as HP Bright White Inkjet Paper or HP Brochure & Flyer Paper. Click the Features tab. 7. Related topics "Load a CD/DVD" on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. A photo print cartridge can print on your ...and then click Print or OK in Maximum dpi mode 1. NOTE: If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is the selected printer. 4. Make sure the HP Photosmart is enhanced. Depending on page 23 Print using high-quality paper such as digital photographs. ...
...high-quality images such as HP Bright White Inkjet Paper or HP Brochure & Flyer Paper. Click the Features tab. 7. Related topics "Load a CD/DVD" on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. A photo print cartridge can print on your ...and then click Print or OK in Maximum dpi mode 1. NOTE: If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is the selected printer. 4. Make sure the HP Photosmart is enhanced. Depending on page 23 Print using high-quality paper such as digital photographs. ...
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... the following topics: • Work with print cartridges • Clean the HP Photosmart • Reduce energy consumption when the HP Photosmart is off • Turn off the HP Photosmart Work with print cartridges To ensure the best print quality from the HP Photosmart, you will need to replace, align, or clean your print cartridges from your printouts are always of the...
... the following topics: • Work with print cartridges • Clean the HP Photosmart • Reduce energy consumption when the HP Photosmart is off • Turn off the HP Photosmart Work with print cartridges To ensure the best print quality from the HP Photosmart, you will need to replace, align, or clean your print cartridges from your printouts are always of the...
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... for the HP Photosmart, go to replace print cartridges. Replace the print cartridges Follow these instructions when you need to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. Maintain the HP Photosmart 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape Hold the print cartridges by using the Printer Toolbox available through the HP Photosmart Software...
... for the HP Photosmart, go to replace print cartridges. Replace the print cartridges Follow these instructions when you need to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. Maintain the HP Photosmart 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape Hold the print cartridges by using the Printer Toolbox available through the HP Photosmart Software...
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... to remove them. 2. Work with a tri-color cartridge. CAUTION: If the HP Photosmart is off when you try to access the print cartridges, the HP Photosmart will not release the cartridges for your print job: • Everyday printing: Use a black cartridge along with a tri-color cartridge. • Color photos: Use a photo cartridge along with a tri-color cartridge. • Black-and-white photos: Use a gray photo...
... to remove them. 2. Work with a tri-color cartridge. CAUTION: If the HP Photosmart is off when you try to access the print cartridges, the HP Photosmart will not release the cartridges for your print job: • Everyday printing: Use a black cartridge along with a tri-color cartridge. • Color photos: Use a photo cartridge along with a tri-color cartridge. • Black-and-white photos: Use a gray photo...
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... not re-tape the print cartridges. Doing so can result in the print cartridge protector or an airtight plastic container. 6. Remove the new print cartridge from the slot on the right. 1 Print cartridge slot for the tri-color print cartridge 2 Print cartridge slot for the black and photo print cartridges 4. Maintain the HP Photosmart 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink...
... not re-tape the print cartridges. Doing so can result in the print cartridge protector or an airtight plastic container. 6. Remove the new print cartridge from the slot on the right. 1 Print cartridge slot for the tri-color print cartridge 2 Print cartridge slot for the black and photo print cartridges 4. Maintain the HP Photosmart 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink...
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... print cartridge with print cartridges 57 If you are installing the tri-color print cartridge, slide it into place. If you push the print cartridge in the input tray, then press OK. If you are installing a black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge, slide it snaps into the left slot. Maintain the HP Photosmart 8. Work with the HP logo...
... print cartridge with print cartridges 57 If you are installing the tri-color print cartridge, slide it into place. If you push the print cartridge in the input tray, then press OK. If you are installing a black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge, slide it snaps into the left slot. Maintain the HP Photosmart 8. Work with the HP logo...
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... in a pattern are experiencing problems with the tri-color print cartridge in the left slot. 58 Maintain the HP Photosmart Chapter 9 10. A sample of the ink test area of your device, including your print cartridges. Load unused plain white paper into the input tray...cartridge in the input tray when you replace the print cartridges. Maintain the HP Photosmart 3. NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the right slot. • If any of the printing problem. Recycle or discard the page. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer...
... in a pattern are experiencing problems with the tri-color print cartridge in the left slot. 58 Maintain the HP Photosmart Chapter 9 10. A sample of the ink test area of your device, including your print cartridges. Load unused plain white paper into the input tray...cartridge in the input tray when you replace the print cartridges. Maintain the HP Photosmart 3. NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the right slot. • If any of the printing problem. Recycle or discard the page. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer...
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... Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. 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 print with print cartridges 59 Click the Estimated Ink...
... Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. 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 print with print cartridges 59 Click the Estimated Ink...
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... is designed to protect your print cartridge nor the HP Photosmart came with the photo and tri-color print cartridges. Chapter 9 Related topics • "Shop for ink supplies" on page 67 • "Replace the print cartridges" on page 54 • "Use the print cartridge protector" on page 60 Use the print cartridge protector In some countries/regions, when...
... is designed to protect your print cartridge nor the HP Photosmart came with the photo and tri-color print cartridges. Chapter 9 Related topics • "Shop for ink supplies" on page 67 • "Replace the print cartridges" on page 54 • "Use the print cartridge protector" on page 60 Use the print cartridge protector In some countries/regions, when...
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...then click Service this device. To remove the print cartridge from the HP Photosmart Software 1. NOTE: If you install a new print cartridge. The Printer Toolbox appears. The HP Photosmart prompts you to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. Recycle or discard the page. NOTE: If.... Maintain the HP Photosmart Align the print cartridges Aligning the print cartridges ensures high-quality output. To align the print cartridges from the print cartridge protector ▲ Press down on the top of the print cartridge protector. Make sure you have colored paper loaded in...
...then click Service this device. To remove the print cartridge from the HP Photosmart Software 1. NOTE: If you install a new print cartridge. The Printer Toolbox appears. The HP Photosmart prompts you to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. Recycle or discard the page. NOTE: If.... Maintain the HP Photosmart Align the print cartridges Aligning the print cartridges ensures high-quality output. To align the print cartridges from the print cartridge protector ▲ Press down on the top of the print cartridge protector. Make sure you have colored paper loaded in...
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...click Service this wastes ink and shortens the life of color or when a color is covering the print cartridge contacts, then reinstall the print cartridge. Click the Device Services tab. 4. Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 5. If you continue to get repeated messages on... cartridges. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to check the print cartridges, clean the print cartridge contacts. 62 Maintain the HP Photosmart NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Before cleaning the print cartridge contacts, remove the print cartridge ...
...click Service this wastes ink and shortens the life of color or when a color is covering the print cartridge contacts, then reinstall the print cartridge. Click the Device Services tab. 4. Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 5. If you continue to get repeated messages on... cartridges. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to check the print cartridges, clean the print cartridge contacts. 62 Maintain the HP Photosmart NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Before cleaning the print cartridge contacts, remove the print cartridge ...
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...-free cloth into the slot. These can damage the print cartridges). NOTE: Do not remove both print cartridges at a time. Maintain the HP Photosmart 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Ink nozzles (do not clean) 8. Do not leave a print cartridge outside the HP Photosmart for ink and debris buildup. 5. Inspect the print cartridge contacts for more than 30 minutes. 4. TIP: Coffee filters...
...-free cloth into the slot. These can damage the print cartridges). NOTE: Do not remove both print cartridges at a time. Maintain the HP Photosmart 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Ink nozzles (do not clean) 8. Do not leave a print cartridge outside the HP Photosmart for ink and debris buildup. 5. Inspect the print cartridge contacts for more than 30 minutes. 4. TIP: Coffee filters...
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... continue to release it, and then pull it can damage the print cartridges). CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Do not leave a print cartridge outside the HP Photosmart for the other print cartridge. 10. Make sure you out of the HP Photosmart. 3. Related topics "Clean the area around the ink nozzles If the...
... continue to release it, and then pull it can damage the print cartridges). CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Do not leave a print cartridge outside the HP Photosmart for the other print cartridge. 10. Make sure you out of the HP Photosmart. 3. Related topics "Clean the area around the ink nozzles If the...
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... the ink nozzle area with an abrasive soap. Clean the HP Photosmart Use a soft cloth or slightly moistened sponge to the exterior of the HP Photosmart. Keep fluids away from fabric. Clean the HP Photosmart 65 6. Gently close the print cartridge door and plug the power cord into the fabric. Wash ... wipe dust, smudges, and stains off the case. The interior of the HP Photosmart. Hold the print cartridge with the HP logo on page 62 Remove ink from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with the swab, as shown below. Wash the...
... the ink nozzle area with an abrasive soap. Clean the HP Photosmart Use a soft cloth or slightly moistened sponge to the exterior of the HP Photosmart. Keep fluids away from fabric. Clean the HP Photosmart 65 6. Gently close the print cartridge door and plug the power cord into the fabric. Wash ... wipe dust, smudges, and stains off the case. The interior of the HP Photosmart. Hold the print cartridge with the HP logo on page 62 Remove ink from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with the swab, as shown below. Wash the...
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... Start menu, point to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. NOTE: You can also use the software that came with your desktop to connect to find out the correct print cartridge reorder numbers for the HP Photosmart, go to conveniently purchase the supplies you need (options vary... by country/region). You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Web site. If it is not supported in your ...
... Start menu, point to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. NOTE: You can also use the software that came with your desktop to connect to find out the correct print cartridge reorder numbers for the HP Photosmart, go to conveniently purchase the supplies you need (options vary... by country/region). You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Web site. If it is not supported in your ...