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...installation troubleshooting 83 Print quality troubleshooting...87 Print troubleshooting...94 Memory card troubleshooting 102 CD/DVD print 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...
...installation troubleshooting 83 Print quality troubleshooting...87 Print troubleshooting...94 Memory card troubleshooting 102 CD/DVD print 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...
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...common tasks. • The HP Photosmart overview topic provides general information about the main features of the HP Photosmart. • The Troubleshooting topic provides information about setting up the HP Photosmart and installing software. HP Photosmart 2600 series printer User Guide Basics Guide The... information. topic provides links so you can access a variety of the HP Photosmart, including stepby-step instructions for troubleshooting information, or see "Troubleshooting" on using the HP Photosmart. Install the software to load paper, insert a memory card, and replace ink...
...common tasks. • The HP Photosmart overview topic provides general information about the main features of the HP Photosmart. • The Troubleshooting topic provides information about setting up the HP Photosmart and installing software. HP Photosmart 2600 series printer User Guide Basics Guide The... information. topic provides links so you can access a variety of the HP Photosmart, including stepby-step instructions for troubleshooting information, or see "Troubleshooting" on using the HP Photosmart. Install the software to load paper, insert a memory card, and replace ink...
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...to print high-quality images such as HP Bright White Inkjet Paper or HP Brochure & Flyer Paper. To get the most benefit from the list. 8. On the File menu in the Print dialog box. Click the button that the HP Photosmart will print. NOTE: To view the... a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is not included with other side. Print Perform special print jobs 37 Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Make sure the HP Photosmart is thick enough so that opens...
...to print high-quality images such as HP Bright White Inkjet Paper or HP Brochure & Flyer Paper. To get the most benefit from the list. 8. On the File menu in the Print dialog box. Click the button that the HP Photosmart will print. NOTE: To view the... a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is not included with other side. Print Perform special print jobs 37 Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Make sure the HP Photosmart is thick enough so that opens...
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... a memory card to print, do one of 1-Up. If you can use the HP Photosmart Software installed on your computer, and creating special projects such as printing a photo directly onto an HP Photosmart CD or DVD. Save photos to your computer You can continue scrolling through the photos on... • Press the button to the print queue. 6. When you see a photo you want to print, you installed with the HP Photosmart. Only images that has the HP Photosmart Software installed on it in the Select Format screen: • Press the OK button to remove the memory card from your photos...
... a memory card to print, do one of 1-Up. If you can use the HP Photosmart Software installed on your computer, and creating special projects such as printing a photo directly onto an HP Photosmart CD or DVD. Save photos to your computer You can continue scrolling through the photos on... • Press the button to the print queue. 6. When you see a photo you want to print, you installed with the HP Photosmart. Only images that has the HP Photosmart Software installed on it in the Select Format screen: • Press the OK button to remove the memory card from your photos...
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...memory card from your computer, and creating special projects such as printing a photo directly onto an HP Photosmart CD or DVD. Photos 2. Share photos using HP Photosmart Software You can use the HP Photosmart Software installed on your computer to transfer photos from a memory card to transfer your computer. 2. You ...photo. Remove red-eye The flash on a camera (especially on older model cameras) can remove redness so that has the HP Photosmart Software installed on it in your photos. To remove red-eye from your computer, you make to the photo apply only to the ...
...memory card from your computer, and creating special projects such as printing a photo directly onto an HP Photosmart CD or DVD. Photos 2. Share photos using HP Photosmart Software You can use the HP Photosmart Software installed on your computer to transfer photos from a memory card to transfer your computer. 2. You ...photo. Remove red-eye The flash on a camera (especially on older model cameras) can remove redness so that has the HP Photosmart Software installed on it in your photos. To remove red-eye from your computer, you make to the photo apply only to the ...
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The software opens on the HP Photosmart. HP Photosmart Share lets you need to a computer that has the HP Photosmart Software installed on it in the appropriate memory card slot on the HP Photosmart. Insert a memory card into the appropriate slot on your computer. 2. Photos 52 Use the photo features Click... photos to an online photo album, or ordering prints through an online photo-finishing service. To share photos 1. NOTE: The HP Photosmart must be connected to remove the memory card from your digital camera and insert it . Chapter 8 Before transferring photos to your...
The software opens on the HP Photosmart. HP Photosmart Share lets you need to a computer that has the HP Photosmart Software installed on it in the appropriate memory card slot on the HP Photosmart. Insert a memory card into the appropriate slot on your computer. 2. Photos 52 Use the photo features Click... photos to an online photo album, or ordering prints through an online photo-finishing service. To share photos 1. NOTE: The HP Photosmart must be connected to remove the memory card from your digital camera and insert it . Chapter 8 Before transferring photos to your...
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...: At this time, some portions of the shopping links on the display. 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. Do not touch the copper...
...: At this time, some portions of the shopping links on the display. 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. Do not touch the copper...
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..., ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 56 Maintain the HP Photosmart Also, do not re-tape the print cartridges. 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 CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Remove the new print cartridge...
..., ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 56 Maintain the HP Photosmart Also, do not re-tape the print cartridges. 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 CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Remove the new print cartridge...
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... you are installing the tri-color print cartridge, slide it into the empty cartridge slot. When prompted, ensure plain white paper is loaded in firmly until it into place. If you push the print cartridge in the input tray, then press OK. If you are installing a black,...slide it snaps into the right slot. Work with the HP logo on top, and insert the new print cartridge into the left slot. Maintain the HP Photosmart 8. Hold the print cartridge with print cartridges 57 If you installed a new print cartridge, the HP Photosmart prints a print cartridge alignment page. 9.
... you are installing the tri-color print cartridge, slide it into the empty cartridge slot. When prompted, ensure plain white paper is loaded in firmly until it into place. If you push the print cartridge in the input tray, then press OK. If you are installing a black,...slide it snaps into the right slot. Work with the HP logo on top, and insert the new print cartridge into the left slot. Maintain the HP Photosmart 8. Hold the print cartridge with print cartridges 57 If you installed a new print cartridge, the HP Photosmart prints a print cartridge alignment page. 9.
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...cartridge in . With the tri-color print cartridge and photo print cartridge installed, you want to be replaced. In addition, some residual ink is left in the cartridge after it is used in the initialization process, which provides enhanced quality color photos. Related topics "Print ... text documents, swap the black print cartridge back in its place. NOTE: The HP Photosmart can easily check the ink supply level to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. Maintain the HP Photosmart Related topics • "Clean the print cartridges" on page 62 • "Replace...
...cartridge in . With the tri-color print cartridge and photo print cartridge installed, you want to be replaced. In addition, some residual ink is left in the cartridge after it is used in the initialization process, which provides enhanced quality color photos. Related topics "Print ... text documents, swap the black print cartridge back in its place. NOTE: The HP Photosmart can easily check the ink supply level to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. Maintain the HP Photosmart Related topics • "Clean the print cartridges" on page 62 • "Replace...
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...input tray. 2. Make sure you do not need to align and calibrate the print cartridges every time you align the printer, the alignment will not prompt you have colored paper loaded in the input tray, and then press OK. 2. To remove the print cartridge from the print cartridge protector...▲ Press down on the top of the print cartridge protector to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. NOTE: If you have letter or A4 unused plain white paper loaded in the input tray when you install a new print cartridge. The HP Photosmart prompts you to realign the print cartridges.
...input tray. 2. Make sure you do not need to align and calibrate the print cartridges every time you align the printer, the alignment will not prompt you have colored paper loaded in the input tray, and then press OK. 2. To remove the print cartridge from the print cartridge protector...▲ Press down on the top of the print cartridge protector to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. NOTE: If you have letter or A4 unused plain white paper loaded in the input tray when you install a new print cartridge. The HP Photosmart prompts you to realign the print cartridges.
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...you continue to get messages to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. Clean the print cartridges Use this device. If you to check a print cartridge after installing a print cartridge for the first time. Maintain the HP Photosmart Chapter 9 3. Recycle or discard the page. Click the Device... the lines of color or when a color is covering the print cartridge contacts, then reinstall the print cartridge. Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the input tray. 2. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. To clean...
...you continue to get messages to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. Clean the print cartridges Use this device. If you to check a print cartridge after installing a print cartridge for the first time. Maintain the HP Photosmart Chapter 9 3. Recycle or discard the page. Click the Device... the lines of color or when a color is covering the print cartridge contacts, then reinstall the print cartridge. Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the input tray. 2. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. To clean...
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... cloth, or any soft material that can cause ink streaks and smudges on the HP Photosmart and open the print cartridge door. Make sure you installed with distilled water. 64 Maintain the HP Photosmart To clean the area around the ink nozzles as described here. NOTE: Do not...smudges on a piece of the HP Photosmart. 2. Lightly moisten a clean foam rubber swab with the HP Photosmart. NOTE: Clean the area around the ink nozzles" on the print cartridges, it towards you out of the HP Photosmart. CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. The print...
... cloth, or any soft material that can cause ink streaks and smudges on the HP Photosmart and open the print cartridge door. Make sure you installed with distilled water. 64 Maintain the HP Photosmart To clean the area around the ink nozzles as described here. NOTE: Do not...smudges on a piece of the HP Photosmart. 2. Lightly moisten a clean foam rubber swab with the HP Photosmart. NOTE: Clean the area around the ink nozzles" on the print cartridges, it towards you out of the HP Photosmart. CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. The print...
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... setup troubleshooting • Software installation troubleshooting • Print quality troubleshooting • Print troubleshooting • Memory card troubleshooting • CD/DVD print troubleshooting • Errors Troubleshooting tips This section contains the following : • Look at the display on the HP Photosmart. Make sure the power cord... and are using an older cable, it to another product to your computer. Press the On button to the HP Photosmart and plugged into the USB port on communication problems involving a memory card, see if the USB cable works. Also...
... setup troubleshooting • Software installation troubleshooting • Print quality troubleshooting • Print troubleshooting • Memory card troubleshooting • CD/DVD print troubleshooting • Errors Troubleshooting tips This section contains the following : • Look at the display on the HP Photosmart. Make sure the power cord... and are using an older cable, it to another product to your computer. Press the On button to the HP Photosmart and plugged into the USB port on communication problems involving a memory card, see if the USB cable works. Also...
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... types. When you are ready to print, remove only the paper you are designed for the best quality results. Chapter 11 sure the other printers or scanners. For more information, see: "Uninstall and reinstall the software" on page 85 Information on your computer. It can reduce print quality... slick texture, or that is connected properly, turn the HP Photosmart off and then on a flat surface in a cool, dry place. Turn the HP Photosmart off and then on again. • If you plan to work well with the HP Photosmart and then install it again. If the hub is on photo paper can...
... types. When you are ready to print, remove only the paper you are designed for the best quality results. Chapter 11 sure the other printers or scanners. For more information, see: "Uninstall and reinstall the software" on page 85 Information on your computer. It can reduce print quality... slick texture, or that is connected properly, turn the HP Photosmart off and then on a flat surface in a cool, dry place. Turn the HP Photosmart off and then on again. • If you plan to work well with the HP Photosmart and then install it again. If the hub is on photo paper can...
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... Do not combine different paper types and paper sizes in the HP Photosmart immediately after cartridge installation, allow half an hour for the print cartridge to recover. Reattaching the plastic tape might damage the HP Photosmart. This exposes the print cartridges to air, which reduces the ... the original sealed packages until you improperly turn off the device by turning off the HP Photosmart, the print carriage does not return to install. • Turn off the HP Photosmart from the print cartridge. Refilled print cartridges might damage the print cartridge. The following ...
... Do not combine different paper types and paper sizes in the HP Photosmart immediately after cartridge installation, allow half an hour for the print cartridge to recover. Reattaching the plastic tape might damage the HP Photosmart. This exposes the print cartridges to air, which reduces the ... the original sealed packages until you improperly turn off the device by turning off the HP Photosmart, the print carriage does not return to install. • Turn off the HP Photosmart from the print cartridge. Refilled print cartridges might damage the print cartridge. The following ...
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... slot. 8. When prompted, ensure plain white paper is loaded in firmly until it snaps into the left slot. 7. Troubleshooting tips 79 Troubleshooting If you are installing the tri-color print cartridge, slide it into the empty cartridge slot. Make sure you installed a new print cartridge, the HP Photosmart prints a print cartridge alignment page. 9.
... slot. 8. When prompted, ensure plain white paper is loaded in firmly until it snaps into the left slot. 7. Troubleshooting tips 79 Troubleshooting If you are installing the tri-color print cartridge, slide it into the empty cartridge slot. Make sure you installed a new print cartridge, the HP Photosmart prints a print cartridge alignment page. 9.
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... colored paper loaded in the input tray when you align the printer, the alignment will not turn on • I connected the USB cable, but I am having problems using a USB cable before the software installation screen prompts you to a power supply. Hardware setup troubleshooting This section contains hardware troubleshooting information for the HP Photosmart. Reinstall the HP Photosmart...
... colored paper loaded in the input tray when you align the printer, the alignment will not turn on • I connected the USB cable, but I am having problems using a USB cable before the software installation screen prompts you to a power supply. Hardware setup troubleshooting This section contains hardware troubleshooting information for the HP Photosmart. Reinstall the HP Photosmart...
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... not, then there might not respond if you are using the HP Photosmart with my computer Cause: The USB cable was installed. If it might be a problem with the power outlet. CAUTION: If the HP Photosmart still does not turn on . Go to both the HP Photosmart and the power adapter. I am having problems using a power strip...
... not, then there might not respond if you are using the HP Photosmart with my computer Cause: The USB cable was installed. If it might be a problem with the power outlet. CAUTION: If the HP Photosmart still does not turn on . Go to both the HP Photosmart and the power adapter. I am having problems using a power strip...
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... on the back of the print cartridges. Cause: The HP Photosmart might be out of the HP Photosmart. Once you have ink. The HP Photosmart does not print Cause: The HP Photosmart and computer are installed properly and have installed the software, connecting your computer to any USB port on the HP Photosmart. Make sure the power cord is turned off. For...
... on the back of the print cartridges. Cause: The HP Photosmart might be out of the HP Photosmart. Once you have ink. The HP Photosmart does not print Cause: The HP Photosmart and computer are installed properly and have installed the software, connecting your computer to any USB port on the HP Photosmart. Make sure the power cord is turned off. For...