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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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... "Troubleshooting" on page 69 in order. 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 Troubleshooting topic provides information about setting up the HP Photosmart and installing software. Onscreen Help The onscreen Help...
... "Troubleshooting" on page 69 in order. 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 Troubleshooting topic provides information about setting up the HP Photosmart and installing software. Onscreen Help The onscreen Help...
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... dpi takes longer than printing with other side. NOTE: If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is the selected printer. 4. Click the button that the HP Photosmart will print, click Resolution. 8. In the Print Quality drop-down list, click More, and ...show through to print high-quality images such as HP Bright White Inkjet Paper or HP Brochure & Flyer Paper. Print Perform special print jobs 37 5. Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. A photo print cartridge ...
... dpi takes longer than printing with other side. NOTE: If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is the selected printer. 4. Click the button that the HP Photosmart will print, click Resolution. 8. In the Print Quality drop-down list, click More, and ...show through to print high-quality images such as HP Bright White Inkjet Paper or HP Brochure & Flyer Paper. Print Perform special print jobs 37 5. Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. A photo print cartridge ...
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... or selected additional photos to print, do one of 1-Up. If you can use the HP Photosmart Software installed on your photos (brightening and sharpening them), before you installed with the HP Photosmart. The photos will be connected to a computer that you print them. Before transferring photos to... to accept the default of the following topics: • Remove red-eye • Edit photos using the software that has the HP Photosmart Software installed on it in the Select Format screen: • Press the OK button to the print queue. 6. Additional editing features are copied...
... or selected additional photos to print, do one of 1-Up. If you can use the HP Photosmart Software installed on your photos (brightening and sharpening them), before you installed with the HP Photosmart. The photos will be connected to a computer that you print them. Before transferring photos to... to accept the default of the following topics: • Remove red-eye • Edit photos using the software that has the HP Photosmart Software installed on it in the Select Format screen: • Press the OK button to the print queue. 6. Additional editing features are copied...
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...computer to transfer photos from a memory card to edit. 4. To edit photos 1. Share photos using HP Photosmart Software 51 Share photos using HP Photosmart Software You can use the HP Photosmart Software installed on it in your photos until the photo you want to print appears. 3. The changes will not... image on the card appears on older model cameras) can remove redness so that has the HP Photosmart Software installed on your photos. Press Red-Eye Removal on the HP Photosmart. Before transferring photos to your computer, you make to the photo apply only to your memory...
...computer to transfer photos from a memory card to edit. 4. To edit photos 1. Share photos using HP Photosmart Software 51 Share photos using HP Photosmart Software You can use the HP Photosmart Software installed on it in your photos until the photo you want to print appears. 3. The changes will not... image on the card appears on older model cameras) can remove redness so that has the HP Photosmart Software installed on your photos. Press Red-Eye Removal on the HP Photosmart. Before transferring photos to your computer, you make to the photo apply only to your memory...
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... be connected to a computer that has the HP Photosmart Software installed on your computer. 2. The software opens on it in the appropriate memory card slot on the HP Photosmart. HP Photosmart Share lets you need to remove the memory card from your digital camera and insert it . Photos 52 Use the photo features To share photos 1. ...
... be connected to a computer that has the HP Photosmart Software installed on your computer. 2. The software opens on it in the appropriate memory card slot on the HP Photosmart. HP Photosmart Share lets you need to remove the memory card from your digital camera and insert it . Photos 52 Use the photo features To share photos 1. ...
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... cartridges. You can cause temporary printing problems, or even permanent damage. 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 product, and then click one of the...
... cartridges. You can cause temporary printing problems, or even permanent damage. 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 product, and then click one of the...
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... plastic, gently remove the plastic tape by using the pink pull tab. 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. Doing so can result in the print cartridge protector or...
... plastic, gently remove the plastic tape by using the pink pull tab. 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. Doing so can result in the print cartridge protector or...
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...installing the tri-color print cartridge, slide it into place. If you are installing a black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge, slide it snaps into the left slot. When prompted, ensure plain white paper is loaded in firmly until it into the empty cartridge slot. Make sure you installed a new print cartridge, the HP Photosmart... prints a print cartridge alignment page. 9. Work with the HP logo on top, and insert the new print cartridge into the right slot. Maintain the HP Photosmart 8. Close the...
...installing the tri-color print cartridge, slide it into place. If you are installing a black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge, slide it snaps into the left slot. When prompted, ensure plain white paper is loaded in firmly until it into the empty cartridge slot. Make sure you installed a new print cartridge, the HP Photosmart... prints a print cartridge alignment page. 9. Work with the HP logo on top, and insert the new print cartridge into the right slot. Maintain the HP Photosmart 8. Close the...
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To check the ink levels from the Print Properties dialog box. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. With the tri-color print cartridge and photo print cartridge installed, you have been used . In addition, some residual ink is used in . The estimated ink levels for printing, and in printhead...
To check the ink levels from the Print Properties dialog box. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. With the tri-color print cartridge and photo print cartridge installed, you have been used . In addition, some residual ink is used in . The estimated ink levels for printing, and in printhead...
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... colored paper loaded in the input tray, and then press OK. 2. NOTE: If you have letter or A4 unused plain white paper loaded in the input tray when you align the printer, the alignment will not prompt you remove and reinstall the same print cartridge, the HP Photosmart ...discard the page. To align the print cartridges from the control panel when prompted 1. The HP Photosmart remembers the alignment values for that print cartridge, so you install a new print cartridge. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to release the print cartridge, then gently remove the print...
... colored paper loaded in the input tray, and then press OK. 2. NOTE: If you have letter or A4 unused plain white paper loaded in the input tray when you align the printer, the alignment will not prompt you remove and reinstall the same print cartridge, the HP Photosmart ...discard the page. To align the print cartridges from the control panel when prompted 1. The HP Photosmart remembers the alignment values for that print cartridge, so you install a new print cartridge. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to release the print cartridge, then gently remove the print...
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...ink nozzles. Before cleaning the print cartridge contacts, remove the print cartridge and verify that nothing is muddy after installing a print cartridge for the first time. Clean the print cartridges Use this feature when the self-test report ...color or when a color is covering the print cartridge contacts, then reinstall the print cartridge. Click Align the Print 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...
...ink nozzles. Before cleaning the print cartridge contacts, remove the print cartridge and verify that nothing is muddy after installing a print cartridge for the first time. Clean the print cartridges Use this feature when the self-test report ...color or when a color is covering the print cartridge contacts, then reinstall the print cartridge. Click Align the Print 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...
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...down on the print cartridge to release it, and then pull it can cause ink streaks and smudges on your printed pages after you installed with the HP Photosmart. Remove and clean each print cartridge one at the same time. NOTE: Clean the area around the ink nozzles as described here. ... and smudges on printed pages. Lightly moisten a clean foam rubber swab with the ink nozzles facing up. 5. Place the print cartridge on the HP Photosmart and open the print cartridge door. Maintain the HP Photosmart Chapter 9 9. CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles.
...down on the print cartridge to release it, and then pull it can cause ink streaks and smudges on your printed pages after you installed with the HP Photosmart. Remove and clean each print cartridge one at the same time. NOTE: Clean the area around the ink nozzles as described here. ... and smudges on printed pages. Lightly moisten a clean foam rubber swab with the ink nozzles facing up. 5. Place the print cartridge on the HP Photosmart and open the print cartridge door. Maintain the HP Photosmart Chapter 9 9. CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles.
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...; Troubleshooting tips • Hardware 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. If you experience problems, the USB cable might not...
...; Troubleshooting tips • Hardware 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. If you experience problems, the USB cable might not...
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Chapter 11 sure the other printers or scanners. If the hub is plugged into a USB port on again. • If necessary, remove the software you installed with most paper types. You might need to disconnect older products from your computer. • Try connecting the USB cable to another USB port on , ... feed incorrectly through a USB hub, make sure the hub is turned on photo paper can cause graphics or text to work well with the HP Photosmart and then install it again. It can reduce print quality. • Do not use paper that is too thin, that has a slick texture, or that works well...
Chapter 11 sure the other printers or scanners. If the hub is plugged into a USB port on again. • If necessary, remove the software you installed with most paper types. You might need to disconnect older products from your computer. • Try connecting the USB cable to another USB port on , ... feed incorrectly through a USB hub, make sure the hub is turned on photo paper can cause graphics or text to work well with the HP Photosmart and then install it again. It can reduce print quality. • Do not use paper that is too thin, that has a slick texture, or that works well...
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... TIP: You might notice a decrease in print quality. • 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 air. • Clean the print cartridges when you have not been used for...or unplugging the power cord from the print cartridge. If this is not possible, store it in a storage book to install. • 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 ...
... TIP: You might notice a decrease in print quality. • 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 air. • Clean the print cartridges when you have not been used for...or unplugging the power cord from the print cartridge. If this is not possible, store it in a storage book to install. • 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 ...
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...into the slot. 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. Then push the print cartridge forward until it forward .... Check for the tri-color print cartridge on the right. Chapter 11 4. Make sure the clear plastic tape has been removed. Make sure you might have a problem with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape 2. Troubleshooting 3. Press OK to the ...
...into the slot. 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. Then push the print cartridge forward until it forward .... Check for the tri-color print cartridge on the right. Chapter 11 4. Make sure the clear plastic tape has been removed. Make sure you might have a problem with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape 2. Troubleshooting 3. Press OK to the ...
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... tape by using the pink pull tab. Chapter 11 3. Troubleshooting 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. Also, do not re-tape the print cartridges. ...Remove the new print cartridge from the slot on the right. 1 Print cartridge slot for the tri-color print cartridge 2 Print...
... tape by using the pink pull tab. Chapter 11 3. Troubleshooting 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. Also, do not re-tape the print cartridges. ...Remove the new print cartridge from the slot on the right. 1 Print cartridge slot for the tri-color print cartridge 2 Print...
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...the left slot. If you are installing a black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge, slide it into place. 7. If you push the print cartridge in the input tray, then press OK. If you are installing the tri-color print cartridge, slide it into the ...empty cartridge slot. Close the print cartridge door. Troubleshooting tips 79 Troubleshooting Make sure you installed a new print cartridge, the HP Photosmart prints a print cartridge alignment page. 9.
...the left slot. If you are installing a black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge, slide it into place. 7. If you push the print cartridge in the input tray, then press OK. If you are installing the tri-color print cartridge, slide it into the ...empty cartridge slot. Close the print cartridge door. Troubleshooting tips 79 Troubleshooting Make sure you installed a new print cartridge, the HP Photosmart prints a print cartridge alignment page. 9.
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... information for the HP Photosmart. If 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. Restart your computer before the HP Photosmart software is not properly connected to do so, you align the printer, the alignment will not turn on Cause: The HP Photosmart is installed on •...
... information for the HP Photosmart. If 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. Restart your computer before the HP Photosmart software is not properly connected to do so, you align the printer, the alignment will not turn on Cause: The HP Photosmart is installed on •...