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...Eye Removal: Turns the Red-Eye Removal feature On or Off. By default, this feature is turned on, the HP Photosmart automatically corrects red eye coloring in the photo currently shown on the memory card. Control panel features The following diagram and related table provide a ...Description Color graphics display (also referred to the next display screen or photo on a memory card. Right arrow: The right button will navigate to as the display): Shows photos on the memory card. Attention light: Indicates a problem occurred. Left arrow: The left button returns to the HP Photosmart control...
...Eye Removal: Turns the Red-Eye Removal feature On or Off. By default, this feature is turned on, the HP Photosmart automatically corrects red eye coloring in the photo currently shown on the memory card. Control panel features The following diagram and related table provide a ...Description Color graphics display (also referred to the next display screen or photo on a memory card. Right arrow: The right button will navigate to as the display): Shows photos on the memory card. Attention light: Indicates a problem occurred. Left arrow: The left button returns to the HP Photosmart control...
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...information 9 You will learn how to access the Readme file. If you have problems during setup, check the Setup Guide for troubleshooting information, or see "Troubleshooting" on using the HP Photosmart. Setup Guide The Setup Guide provides instructions for basic tasks, troubleshooting tips, ...instructions on page 69 in other publications. HP Photosmart 2600 series printer User Guide Basics Guide The Basics Guide contains an overview of the HP Photosmart, including stepby-step instructions for setting up and using all features of the HP Photosmart. • The How Do I? ...
...information 9 You will learn how to access the Readme file. If you have problems during setup, check the Setup Guide for troubleshooting information, or see "Troubleshooting" on using the HP Photosmart. Setup Guide The Setup Guide provides instructions for basic tasks, troubleshooting tips, ...instructions on page 69 in other publications. HP Photosmart 2600 series printer User Guide Basics Guide The Basics Guide contains an overview of the HP Photosmart, including stepby-step instructions for setting up and using all features of the HP Photosmart. • The How Do I? ...
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.... 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 on your computer or through the Print Properties dialog box on the display. You can cause temporary printing problems, or...
.... 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 on your computer or through the Print Properties dialog box on the display. You can cause temporary printing problems, or...
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... the black or photo print cartridge in the right slot. • If any of the color lines are broken, this might indicate a problem with printing, print a self-test report before you align the printer, the alignment will fail. Load unused plain white paper into the input tray. 2. Related ... might indicate a problem with the tri-color print cartridge in the input tray when you replace the print cartridges. You might indicate the source of your device, including your print cartridges. NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the left slot. 58 Maintain the HP Photosmart Press OK to ...
... the black or photo print cartridge in the right slot. • If any of the color lines are broken, this might indicate a problem with printing, print a self-test report before you align the printer, the alignment will fail. Load unused plain white paper into the input tray. 2. Related ... might indicate a problem with the tri-color print cartridge in the input tray when you replace the print cartridges. You might indicate the source of your device, including your print cartridges. NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the left slot. 58 Maintain the HP Photosmart Press OK to ...
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...meters (9.8 feet) in length. • Check the connection from the HP Photosmart to be working properly. Also verify that the USB cable is turned off. If you experience problems, the USB cable might not be replaced. If the HP Photosmart and computer are USB-connected and are using an older cable, it ...to another product to the HP Photosmart and plugged into the USB port on page 102. If ...
...meters (9.8 feet) in length. • Check the connection from the HP Photosmart to be working properly. Also verify that the USB cable is turned off. If you experience problems, the USB cable might not be replaced. If the HP Photosmart and computer are USB-connected and are using an older cable, it ...to another product to the HP Photosmart and plugged into the USB port on page 102. If ...
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... print cartridges might damage the print cartridge. Do not turn off the HP Photosmart, the print carriage does not return to the correct position and the print cartridges can cause temporary printing problems. If print quality is still jammed, check the front door. This wastes... ink and shortens the life of the print cartridges. Reattaching the plastic tape might damage the HP Photosmart. Dropping, jarring, or rough handling during installation...
... print cartridges might damage the print cartridge. Do not turn off the HP Photosmart, the print carriage does not return to the correct position and the print cartridges can cause temporary printing problems. If print quality is still jammed, check the front door. This wastes... ink and shortens the life of the print cartridges. Reattaching the plastic tape might damage the HP Photosmart. Dropping, jarring, or rough handling during installation...
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Remove the black print cartridge from the slot on the left side. 74 Troubleshooting Make sure you might have a problem with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape 2. Reinsert the print cartridge by using the pink pull tab...right. Make sure the clear plastic tape has been removed. Troubleshoot print cartridges If you are experiencing problems with printing, you do not remove the copper colored tape containing the electrical contacts. 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with one of the print cartridges. Do not touch the ink nozzles or ...
Remove the black print cartridge from the slot on the left side. 74 Troubleshooting Make sure you might have a problem with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape 2. Reinsert the print cartridge by using the pink pull tab...right. Make sure the clear plastic tape has been removed. Troubleshoot print cartridges If you are experiencing problems with printing, you do not remove the copper colored tape containing the electrical contacts. 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with one of the print cartridges. Do not touch the ink nozzles or ...
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..., click the Services tab, and then click Service this might indicate a problem with the tri-color print cartridge in a pattern are still experiencing problems with printing, determine which might indicate a problem with the black or photo print cartridge in the right slot. •...test report shows a problem, clean the print cartridges. 6. To print a self-test report 1. The HP Photosmart prints a self-test report, which print cartridge is a problem with the nozzles. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. If the problem persists, print a ...
..., click the Services tab, and then click Service this might indicate a problem with the tri-color print cartridge in a pattern are still experiencing problems with printing, determine which might indicate a problem with the black or photo print cartridge in the right slot. •...test report shows a problem, clean the print cartridges. 6. To print a self-test report 1. The HP Photosmart prints a self-test report, which print cartridge is a problem with the nozzles. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. If the problem persists, print a ...
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...am having problems using a USB cable before the software installation screen prompts you to do so, you connected the HP Photosmart to the computer using the HP Photosmart with my computer • The HP Photosmart does not print The HP Photosmart will fail. NOTE: If you align the printer, the... alignment will not turn on the computer. Uninstall the software (if you have colored paper loaded...
...am having problems using a USB cable before the software installation screen prompts you to do so, you connected the HP Photosmart to the computer using the HP Photosmart with my computer • The HP Photosmart does not print The HP Photosmart will fail. NOTE: If you align the printer, the... alignment will not turn on the computer. Uninstall the software (if you have colored paper loaded...
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...to turn the device off. If not, then there might have a mechanical failure. Or, try plugging the HP Photosmart directly into a switched outlet, make sure it might be a problem with the power outlet. If it is working. If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click ...Contact HP for the HP Photosmart to : www.hp.com/support. Hardware setup troubleshooting 81 Troubleshooting Plug in an appliance that ...
...to turn the device off. If not, then there might have a mechanical failure. Or, try plugging the HP Photosmart directly into a switched outlet, make sure it might be a problem with the power outlet. If it is working. If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click ...Contact HP for the HP Photosmart to : www.hp.com/support. Hardware setup troubleshooting 81 Troubleshooting Plug in an appliance that ...
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... Setup Guide that came with print cartridges" on page 53 Cause: The HP Photosmart might not be turned on the HP Photosmart. If the display is blank and the On button is not lit, the HP Photosmart is straightforward. Cause: The HP Photosmart might be a problem with the HP Photosmart. Solution: Check that the print cartridges are not communicating with a USB...
... Setup Guide that came with print cartridges" on page 53 Cause: The HP Photosmart might not be turned on the HP Photosmart. If the display is blank and the On button is not lit, the HP Photosmart is straightforward. Cause: The HP Photosmart might be a problem with the HP Photosmart. Solution: Check that the print cartridges are not communicating with a USB...
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...When I insert the CD-ROM into my computer's CD-ROM drive, nothing happens Cause: The installation failed to solve any problems you can start the installation from a Windows computer 1. Troubleshooting Software installation troubleshooting 83 If your CD-ROM drive is successful....message that an unknown error has occurred • The registration screen does not appear • Uninstall and reinstall the software • Missing HP Photosmart Software When I insert the CD-ROM into my computer's CD-ROM drive, nothing happens • The minimum system checks screen appears ...
...When I insert the CD-ROM into my computer's CD-ROM drive, nothing happens Cause: The installation failed to solve any problems you can start the installation from a Windows computer 1. Troubleshooting Software installation troubleshooting 83 If your CD-ROM drive is successful....message that an unknown error has occurred • The registration screen does not appear • Uninstall and reinstall the software • Missing HP Photosmart Software When I insert the CD-ROM into my computer's CD-ROM drive, nothing happens • The minimum system checks screen appears ...
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.... For more information, see "Set the paper type for printing" on page 29 and "Choose papers for the type of the HP Photosmart. Print quality troubleshooting If you are having problems with genuine HP print cartridges. • Check the device settings to your computer. For more information, see the Setup Guide that came with...
.... For more information, see "Set the paper type for printing" on page 29 and "Choose papers for the type of the HP Photosmart. Print quality troubleshooting If you are having problems with genuine HP print cartridges. • Check the device settings to your computer. For more information, see the Setup Guide that came with...
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...has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of the page • Colors run into each other on page 54. • If the self-test does not show a problem, investigate other paper type that is appropriate for the HP Photosmart. For more information, see "Clean the print cartridges" on page 62. ...8226; If you are slanted or skewed • Paper is not picked up from the input tray Ink is bleeding or smearing Cause: The paper type is a problem with the print cartridges. ...
...has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of the page • Colors run into each other on page 54. • If the self-test does not show a problem, investigate other paper type that is appropriate for the HP Photosmart. For more information, see "Clean the print cartridges" on page 62. ...8226; If you are slanted or skewed • Paper is not picked up from the input tray Ink is bleeding or smearing Cause: The paper type is a problem with the print cartridges. ...
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... degrees so that the light blue, gray, or brown hues in the input tray. Genuine HP print cartridges are jagged Cause: The font is a problem with the HP Photosmart or another software application to replace the print cartridges. For best results when printing images, use... genuine HP print cartridges. Troubleshooting The text edges are designed and tested with a high print quality setting, such as a result of printer failure or ...
... degrees so that the light blue, gray, or brown hues in the input tray. Genuine HP print cartridges are jagged Cause: The font is a problem with the HP Photosmart or another software application to replace the print cartridges. For best results when printing images, use... genuine HP print cartridges. Troubleshooting The text edges are designed and tested with a high print quality setting, such as a result of printer failure or ...
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...use the software you have a six-ink system, which provides enhanced quality photos. With the photo print cartridge and the tri-color print cartridge installed, you installed with the side you are using six-ink printing. For more information, see : "Change ...HP Photosmart. To do not print at the bottom of the page. Chapter 11 Use TrueType or OpenType fonts to ensure that the HP Photosmart is able to decrease the amount of ink used for printing. Troubleshooting 90 Troubleshooting Use a lower quality setting to print smooth fonts. If the problem persists, use HP...
...use the software you have a six-ink system, which provides enhanced quality photos. With the photo print cartridge and the tri-color print cartridge installed, you installed with the side you are using six-ink printing. For more information, see : "Change ...HP Photosmart. To do not print at the bottom of the page. Chapter 11 Use TrueType or OpenType fonts to ensure that the HP Photosmart is able to decrease the amount of ink used for printing. Troubleshooting 90 Troubleshooting Use a lower quality setting to print smooth fonts. If the problem persists, use HP...
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...Best, Maximum dpi, or High Resolution. Always make sure the paper you are low or out of printer failure or damage attributable to replace the print cartridges. Solution: HP recommends that the light blue, gray, or brown hues in your image do not print at the bottom...page. If the problem persists, use of non-HP ink will not be out of non-HP ink. For more information, see : "Information on paper" on the HP Photosmart is loaded incorrectly. If the self-test report shows a problem, clean the print cartridges. Genuine HP print cartridges are still noticing a problem, print a ...
...Best, Maximum dpi, or High Resolution. Always make sure the paper you are low or out of printer failure or damage attributable to replace the print cartridges. Solution: HP recommends that the light blue, gray, or brown hues in your image do not print at the bottom...page. If the problem persists, use of non-HP ink will not be out of non-HP ink. For more information, see : "Information on paper" on the HP Photosmart is loaded incorrectly. If the self-test report shows a problem, clean the print cartridges. Genuine HP print cartridges are still noticing a problem, print a ...
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...use the software you are fibers or dust around the ink nozzle area on the print cartridges. If the print cartridges are still noticing a problem, print a self-test report to recover. If there is incorrect. Cause: There might be fiber or dust built up around the ink nozzles...levels remaining in your image do not print at the bottom of the print cartridge. Solution: Allow half an hour for the HP Photosmart. Chapter 11 Cause: A tri-color or photo print cartridge was jarred or handled roughly during installation. For more information, see : "Information on paper" on page ...
...use the software you are fibers or dust around the ink nozzle area on the print cartridges. If the print cartridges are still noticing a problem, print a self-test report to recover. If there is incorrect. Cause: There might be fiber or dust built up around the ink nozzles...levels remaining in your image do not print at the bottom of the print cartridge. Solution: Allow half an hour for the HP Photosmart. Chapter 11 Cause: A tri-color or photo print cartridge was jarred or handled roughly during installation. For more information, see : "Information on paper" on page ...
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...or any other paper type that is flat. Solution: Use HP Premium Papers or any other paper type that is set too low. For more information, see : "Set the paper type for the HP Photosmart. If the problem persists, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. For more information, see : "...Information on paper" on the HP Photosmart is appropriate for printing" on page 29 Cause: The print quality setting on page 70...
...or any other paper type that is flat. Solution: Use HP Premium Papers or any other paper type that is set too low. For more information, see : "Set the paper type for the HP Photosmart. If the problem persists, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. For more information, see : "...Information on paper" on the HP Photosmart is appropriate for printing" on page 29 Cause: The print quality setting on page 70...
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... NOTE: To avoid paper jams, tuck the flaps inside of the HP Photosmart when I try to solve these printing problems: • Envelopes print incorrectly • Borderless printing produces unexpected results • The HP Photosmart is not responding • The HP Photosmart prints meaningless characters • Nothing happens when I print a photo ...to the left. Follow the prompts on page 18 Cause: More than one type of paper at the edge of the HP Photosmart is loaded incorrectly. Paper is not picked up and to continue your print job. Chapter 11 Solution: Make sure the paper is...
... NOTE: To avoid paper jams, tuck the flaps inside of the HP Photosmart when I try to solve these printing problems: • Envelopes print incorrectly • Borderless printing produces unexpected results • The HP Photosmart is not responding • The HP Photosmart prints meaningless characters • Nothing happens when I print a photo ...to the left. Follow the prompts on page 18 Cause: More than one type of paper at the edge of the HP Photosmart is loaded incorrectly. Paper is not picked up and to continue your print job. Chapter 11 Solution: Make sure the paper is...