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... 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 ...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 Troubleshooting tips...69 ...
... 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 ...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 Troubleshooting tips...69 ...
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.... When the HP Photosmart is inserted. The color of the icon corresponds to the color of the print cartridge, and the fill level of the icon corresponds to the device. This icon might appear if a print cartridge contains non-HP ink. Icon Purpose Shows the print cartridge status. Shows that the print cartridge is more information on using the HP Photosmart Software...
.... When the HP Photosmart is inserted. The color of the icon corresponds to the color of the print cartridge, and the fill level of the icon corresponds to the device. This icon might appear if a print cartridge contains non-HP ink. Icon Purpose Shows the print cartridge status. Shows that the print cartridge is more information on using the HP Photosmart Software...
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... • Clean the area around the ink nozzles • Remove ink from time to perform some simple maintenance procedures and, when prompted by a message on the display, replace the print cartridges. This section provides instructions for keeping the HP Photosmart in top working condition. Maintain the HP Photosmart 9 Maintain the HP Photosmart The HP Photosmart requires little maintenance. You might need...
... • Clean the area around the ink nozzles • Remove ink from time to perform some simple maintenance procedures and, when prompted by a message on the display, replace the print cartridges. This section provides instructions for keeping the HP Photosmart in top working condition. Maintain the HP Photosmart 9 Maintain the HP Photosmart The HP Photosmart requires little maintenance. You might need...
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... have replacement print cartridges for the print cartridge is low, a message appears on top. If you need to handle the print cartridges. Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or the ink nozzles. If prompted, choose your computer. Maintain the HP Photosmart 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic ....hp.com/buy/supplies. Dropping or jarring cartridges can also check the ink levels by their black plastic sides, 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 ...
... have replacement print cartridges for the print cartridge is low, a message appears on top. If you need to handle the print cartridges. Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or the ink nozzles. If prompted, choose your computer. Maintain the HP Photosmart 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic ....hp.com/buy/supplies. Dropping or jarring cartridges can also check the ink levels by their black plastic sides, 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 ...
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... airtight plastic container. 6. Doing so can result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 56 Maintain the HP Photosmart 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. If you are replacing the black, photo, or gray...
... airtight plastic container. 6. Doing so can result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 56 Maintain the HP Photosmart 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. If you are replacing the black, photo, or gray...
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...Make sure the test patterns show lines, this might indicate a problem with the tri-color print cartridge in the input tray when you align the printer, the alignment will fail. Press OK to clean the print cartridges. • If the black line is shown below. Press and hold the Cancel .... 11. Maintain the HP Photosmart 3. To print a self-test report 1. A sample of the ink test area of the report is missing, faded, streaked, or shows lines, this might indicate a problem with the black or photo print cartridge in the right slot. • If any of the color lines are missing, faded...
...Make sure the test patterns show lines, this might indicate a problem with the tri-color print cartridge in the input tray when you align the printer, the alignment will fail. Press OK to clean the print cartridges. • If the black line is shown below. Press and hold the Cancel .... 11. Maintain the HP Photosmart 3. To print a self-test report 1. A sample of the ink test area of the report is missing, faded, streaked, or shows lines, this might indicate a problem with the black or photo print cartridge in the right slot. • If any of the color lines are missing, faded...
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... of the color photos you might not register accurately. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. NOTE: You can only detect the ink levels for the print cartridges appear. The Printer Toolbox appears. 2. The estimated ink levels for genuine HP ink. Work with the HP Photosmart by purchasing a photo print cartridge. NOTE: The HP Photosmart can...
... of the color photos you might not register accurately. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. NOTE: You can only detect the ink levels for the print cartridges appear. The Printer Toolbox appears. 2. The estimated ink levels for genuine HP ink. Work with the HP Photosmart by purchasing a photo print cartridge. NOTE: The HP Photosmart can...
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... airtight plastic container to keep a print cartridge secure and prevent it from the HP Photosmart with the photo and tri-color print cartridges. Maintain the HP Photosmart 60 Maintain the HP Photosmart Whenever you might also receive a print cartridge protector. To insert a print cartridge into the print cartridge protector ▲ Place the print cartridge into the print cartridge protector at a slight angle and snap...
... airtight plastic container to keep a print cartridge secure and prevent it from the HP Photosmart with the photo and tri-color print cartridges. Maintain the HP Photosmart 60 Maintain the HP Photosmart Whenever you might also receive a print cartridge protector. To insert a print cartridge into the print cartridge protector ▲ Place the print cartridge into the print cartridge protector at a slight angle and snap...
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... the Device Services tab. 4. Clean the print cartridges Use this wastes ink and shortens the life of the ink nozzles. Do not clean print cartridges unnecessarily, as this feature when the self-test ...cartridge. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 5. If print quality still seems poor after you are satisfied with the quality of color or when a color is covering the print cartridge contacts, then reinstall the print cartridge. Before cleaning the print cartridge contacts, remove the print cartridge...
... the Device Services tab. 4. Clean the print cartridges Use this wastes ink and shortens the life of the ink nozzles. Do not clean print cartridges unnecessarily, as this feature when the self-test ...cartridge. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 5. If print quality still seems poor after you are satisfied with the quality of color or when a color is covering the print cartridge contacts, then reinstall the print cartridge. Before cleaning the print cartridge contacts, remove the print cartridge...
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... or alcohol to the far right side of the HP Photosmart. 3. Do not leave a print cartridge outside the HP Photosmart for cleaning print cartridges. • Distilled, filtered, or bottled water (tap water might contain contaminants that will not come apart or leave fibers. Maintain the HP Photosmart 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Ink nozzles (do not clean) 8. TIP: Coffee filters are lint...
... or alcohol to the far right side of the HP Photosmart. 3. Do not leave a print cartridge outside the HP Photosmart for cleaning print cartridges. • Distilled, filtered, or bottled water (tap water might contain contaminants that will not come apart or leave fibers. Maintain the HP Photosmart 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Ink nozzles (do not clean) 8. TIP: Coffee filters are lint...
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... print cartridges, it towards you out of the HP Photosmart. 3. To clean the area around the ink nozzles as described here. The print carriage moves to the far right side of paper with the ink nozzles facing up. 5. Lightly moisten a clean foam rubber swab with the HP Photosmart. CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles...
... print cartridges, it towards you out of the HP Photosmart. 3. To clean the area around the ink nozzles as described here. The print carriage moves to the far right side of paper with the ink nozzles facing up. 5. Lightly moisten a clean foam rubber swab with the HP Photosmart. CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles...
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... your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with an abrasive soap. Make sure you push the print cartridge in firmly until it snaps into the fabric. Clean the HP Photosmart Use a soft cloth or slightly moistened sponge to remove ink from your skin and clothing Follow these instructions...
... your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with an abrasive soap. Make sure you push the print cartridge in firmly until it snaps into the fabric. Clean the HP Photosmart Use a soft cloth or slightly moistened sponge to remove ink from your skin and clothing Follow these instructions...
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... Center, click Settings, point to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. The print cartridge reorder numbers appear. 4. To order print cartridges through the HP Photosmart Software 1. NOTE: Ordering print cartridges online is not supported in all the print cartridges. Click Print Cartridge Ordering Information. HP sends detailed printer information, including model number, serial number, and ink supply levels, to select your product...
... Center, click Settings, point to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. The print cartridge reorder numbers appear. 4. To order print cartridges through the HP Photosmart Software 1. NOTE: Ordering print cartridges online is not supported in all the print cartridges. Click Print Cartridge Ordering Information. HP sends detailed printer information, including model number, serial number, and ink supply levels, to select your product...
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... the front door. TIP: You might damage the HP Photosmart. This wastes ink and shortens the life of the print cartridges. This exposes the print cartridges to install. • Turn off the HP Photosmart from the print cartridge. For more information, see: "Troubleshoot print cartridges" on print cartridges For best results, use HP print cartridges. If paper is not possible, store it...
... the front door. TIP: You might damage the HP Photosmart. This wastes ink and shortens the life of the print cartridges. This exposes the print cartridges to install. • Turn off the HP Photosmart from the print cartridge. For more information, see: "Troubleshoot print cartridges" on print cartridges For best results, use HP print cartridges. If paper is not possible, store it...
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... job. Do the following: To troubleshoot print cartridges 1. Press OK to the coppercolored contacts or ink nozzles. 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. Check for the tri-color print cartridge on the right.
... job. Do the following: To troubleshoot print cartridges 1. Press OK to the coppercolored contacts or ink nozzles. 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. Check for the tri-color print cartridge on the right.
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...open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. Press and hold the Cancel button and then press the Red-Eye Removal button. The HP Photosmart prints a self-test report, which print cartridge is shown below. Troubleshooting 3. The estimated ink levels for the print cartridges appear....letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the input tray. 2. A sample of the ink test area of the color lines are missing, faded, streaked, or show a complete grid and the thick color lines are complete. • If more than a few lines in the left slot....
...open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. Press and hold the Cancel button and then press the Red-Eye Removal button. The HP Photosmart prints a self-test report, which print cartridge is shown below. Troubleshooting 3. The estimated ink levels for the print cartridges appear....letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the input tray. 2. A sample of the ink test area of the color lines are missing, faded, streaked, or show a complete grid and the thick color lines are complete. • If more than a few lines in the left slot....
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... this device. NOTE: Do not remove both print cartridges at a time. Turn on the print cartridge to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. Lightly press down on the HP Photosmart and open the Printer Toolbox from the back of the slot. Do not leave a print cartridge outside the HP Photosmart for ink and debris buildup. 5. Dip a clean foam rubber...
... this device. NOTE: Do not remove both print cartridges at a time. Turn on the print cartridge to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. Lightly press down on the HP Photosmart and open the Printer Toolbox from the back of the slot. Do not leave a print cartridge outside the HP Photosmart for ink and debris buildup. 5. Dip a clean foam rubber...
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... STAR is available in many countries/regions, and lets you recycle used print cartridges and ink cartridges free of HP products, please visit: www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/ HP inkjet supplies recycling program HP is not active. As an ENERGY STAR partner, HP has determined that enhance the ability to identify plastics for recycling purposes at : www...
... STAR is available in many countries/regions, and lets you recycle used print cartridges and ink cartridges free of HP products, please visit: www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/ HP inkjet supplies recycling program HP is not active. As an ENERGY STAR partner, HP has determined that enhance the ability to identify plastics for recycling purposes at : www...
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... 121 poor quality printouts 88, 89 fax problems poor print quality 89 smeared ink 88 file invalid name 115 unreadable 115 firmware revision mismatch 111 G greeting cards, load 22 H Hagaki, load 20 HP Photosmart send images 51 I improper shutdown 123 index cards, load 20 ink drying time 120 low 101, 124 sprays inside HP Photosmart 102 ink cartridges.
... 121 poor quality printouts 88, 89 fax problems poor print quality 89 smeared ink 88 file invalid name 115 unreadable 115 firmware revision mismatch 111 G greeting cards, load 22 H Hagaki, load 20 HP Photosmart send images 51 I improper shutdown 123 index cards, load 20 ink drying time 120 low 101, 124 sprays inside HP Photosmart 102 ink cartridges.
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... 31 color tone 31 layout 31 orientation 31 paper size 28 paper type 29 print quality 87 quality 30 reduce/enlarge 31 resizing options 31 resolution 30 saturation 31 speed 30 printer sharing Mac 11 Windows 11 Printing Shortcuts tab 33 problems error messages 109 print 94 Q quality print 30 R recycle ink cartridges 139...
... 31 color tone 31 layout 31 orientation 31 paper size 28 paper type 29 print quality 87 quality 30 reduce/enlarge 31 resizing options 31 resolution 30 saturation 31 speed 30 printer sharing Mac 11 Windows 11 Printing Shortcuts tab 33 problems error messages 109 print 94 Q quality print 30 R recycle ink cartridges 139...