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.../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 print jobs...34 Stop a print job...44 8 Use the photo features Print photos from the control panel 48...
.../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 print jobs...34 Stop a print job...44 8 Use the photo features Print photos from the control panel 48...
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... photo on the memory card. 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. If no photos are currently selected, the HP Photosmart prints the photo currently showing on a memory card. See the display for printing or selects a menu option. OK: Selects a photo for more information. Photo Tray...
... photo on the memory card. 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. If no photos are currently selected, the HP Photosmart prints the photo currently showing on a memory card. See the display for printing or selects a menu option. OK: Selects a photo for more information. Photo Tray...
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... and tape the sheets together. Make sure the HP Photosmart is the selected printer. 4. In the Poster Printing drop-down list, click either 2x2 (4 sheets), 3x3 (9 sheets), 4x4 (16 sheets), or 5x5 (25 sheets). After the poster has printed, trim the edges of those pages will print. 8. The HP Photosmart prints dotted lines on 4, 9, 16, or 25 pages. To...
... and tape the sheets together. Make sure the HP Photosmart is the selected printer. 4. In the Poster Printing drop-down list, click either 2x2 (4 sheets), 3x3 (9 sheets), 4x4 (16 sheets), or 5x5 (25 sheets). After the poster has printed, trim the edges of those pages will print. 8. The HP Photosmart prints dotted lines on 4, 9, 16, or 25 pages. To...
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... snaps into the left slot. Close the print cartridge door. Make sure you are installing the tri-color print cartridge, slide it into the empty cartridge slot. 7. If you installed a new print cartridge, the HP Photosmart prints a print cartridge alignment page. 9. Maintain the HP Photosmart 8. Work with the HP logo on top, and insert the new print cartridge into the right slot.
... snaps into the left slot. Close the print cartridge door. Make sure you are installing the tri-color print cartridge, slide it into the empty cartridge slot. 7. If you installed a new print cartridge, the HP Photosmart prints a print cartridge alignment page. 9. Maintain the HP Photosmart 8. Work with the HP logo on top, and insert the new print cartridge into the right slot.
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... HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. Press and hold the Cancel button and then press the Red-Eye Removal button. Load unused plain white paper into the input tray. 2. Related topics "Shop for ink supplies" on several aspects of the color lines are broken, this might indicate a problem with printing, print...
... HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. Press and hold the Cancel button and then press the Red-Eye Removal button. Load unused plain white paper into the input tray. 2. Related topics "Shop for ink supplies" on several aspects of the color lines are broken, this might indicate a problem with printing, print...
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...HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Services tab, and then click Service this device. Maintain the HP Photosmart Align the print cartridges Aligning the print cartridges ensures high-quality output. The HP Photosmart... the print cartridges when prompted to realign the print cartridges. Work with print cartridges 61 Make sure you align the printer, the alignment will not prompt you have colored paper loaded...
...HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Services tab, and then click Service this device. Maintain the HP Photosmart Align the print cartridges Aligning the print cartridges ensures high-quality output. The HP Photosmart... the print cartridges when prompted to realign the print cartridges. Work with print cartridges 61 Make sure you align the printer, the alignment will not prompt you have colored paper loaded...
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.... NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Follow the prompts until you are satisfied with the quality of color or when a color is covering the print cartridge contacts, then reinstall the print cartridge. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. Do not clean print cartridges unnecessarily, as this feature when...
.... NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Follow the prompts until you are satisfied with the quality of color or when a color is covering the print cartridge contacts, then reinstall the print cartridge. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. Do not clean print cartridges unnecessarily, as this feature when...
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..., faded, streaked, or show lines, this might indicate a problem with the print cartridges. Troubleshooting tips 75 The Printer Toolbox appears. 2. 4. To check the ink levels from the Print Properties dialog box. The HP Photosmart prints a self-test report, which print cartridge is a problem with the tri-color print cartridge in the right slot. • If any of the report...
..., faded, streaked, or show lines, this might indicate a problem with the print cartridges. Troubleshooting tips 75 The Printer Toolbox appears. 2. 4. To check the ink levels from the Print Properties dialog box. The HP Photosmart prints a self-test report, which print cartridge is a problem with the tri-color print cartridge in the right slot. • If any of the report...
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... door. Troubleshooting tips 79 Troubleshooting 7. Make sure you installed a new print cartridge, the HP Photosmart prints a print cartridge alignment page. 9. Hold the print cartridge with the HP logo on top, and insert the new print cartridge into place. If you are installing the tri-color print cartridge, slide it snaps into the empty cartridge slot. When prompted, ensure plain white...
... door. Troubleshooting tips 79 Troubleshooting 7. Make sure you installed a new print cartridge, the HP Photosmart prints a print cartridge alignment page. 9. Hold the print cartridge with the HP logo on top, and insert the new print cartridge into place. If you are installing the tri-color print cartridge, slide it snaps into the empty cartridge slot. When prompted, ensure plain white...
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... on • I connected the USB cable, but I am having problems using the HP Photosmart with my computer • The HP Photosmart does not print The HP Photosmart will fail. Uninstall the software (if you have colored paper loaded in the input tray when you align the printer, the alignment will not turn on the computer. Many issues are caused...
... on • I connected the USB cable, but I am having problems using the HP Photosmart with my computer • The HP Photosmart does not print The HP Photosmart will fail. Uninstall the software (if you have colored paper loaded in the input tray when you align the printer, the alignment will not turn on the computer. Many issues are caused...
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... output. • Replace refilled or empty cartridges with genuine HP ink. Print quality troubleshooting 87 Troubleshooting Cause: The HP Photosmart is not properly connected to your computer. After the cable is connected properly, turn the HP Photosmart off and then on . HP papers and HP ink are printing along with genuine HP print cartridges. • Check the device settings to your...
... output. • Replace refilled or empty cartridges with genuine HP ink. Print quality troubleshooting 87 Troubleshooting Cause: The HP Photosmart is not properly connected to your computer. After the cable is connected properly, turn the HP Photosmart off and then on . HP papers and HP ink are printing along with genuine HP print cartridges. • Check the device settings to your...
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... information, see : "Load full-size paper" on page 18 Print troubleshooting Use this section to solve these printing problems: • Envelopes print incorrectly • Borderless printing produces unexpected results • The HP Photosmart is not picked up and to the left. Follow the prompts...Troubleshooting Troubleshooting For more paper in the input tray. Paper is not responding • The HP Photosmart prints meaningless characters • Nothing happens when I print a photo Envelopes print incorrectly Cause: A stack of envelopes in the main input tray, with the envelope flaps...
... information, see : "Load full-size paper" on page 18 Print troubleshooting Use this section to solve these printing problems: • Envelopes print incorrectly • Borderless printing produces unexpected results • The HP Photosmart is not picked up and to the left. Follow the prompts...Troubleshooting Troubleshooting For more paper in the input tray. Paper is not responding • The HP Photosmart prints meaningless characters • Nothing happens when I print a photo Envelopes print incorrectly Cause: A stack of envelopes in the main input tray, with the envelope flaps...
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... Troubleshooting The HP Photosmart is not responding Cause: The HP Photosmart is busy with the HP Photosmart. Cause: The HP Photosmart has a paper jam. Solution: Some documents take a long time to see if there are blocking the print carriage (including any messages. Solution: Load paper in the input tray. Borderless printing produces unexpected results Cause: Printing a borderless image from the photo...
... Troubleshooting The HP Photosmart is not responding Cause: The HP Photosmart is busy with the HP Photosmart. Cause: The HP Photosmart has a paper jam. Solution: Some documents take a long time to see if there are blocking the print carriage (including any messages. Solution: Load paper in the input tray. Borderless printing produces unexpected results Cause: Printing a borderless image from the photo...
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... it clicks into place. Make sure the power cord is the selected printer in the HP Photosmart. Cause: The HP Photosmart is turned off. Troubleshooting Print troubleshooting 97 Cause: The Two-sided printing accessory is corrupt. Solution: Try printing another task. Solution: If the Two-sided printing accessory is installed, remove it and reinstall it at the On button...
... it clicks into place. Make sure the power cord is the selected printer in the HP Photosmart. Cause: The HP Photosmart is turned off. Troubleshooting Print troubleshooting 97 Cause: The Two-sided printing accessory is corrupt. Solution: Try printing another task. Solution: If the Two-sided printing accessory is installed, remove it and reinstall it at the On button...
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... warranty options • HP Quick Exchange Service (Japan) • HP Korea customer support • Prepare the HP Photosmart for shipment • Pack the HP Photosmart Warranty For more information about the warranty, see the printed documentation that came with the HP Photosmart. Visit the HP online support Web site at www.hp.com/support. Print cartridge warranty information The HP cartridge warranty is...
... warranty options • HP Quick Exchange Service (Japan) • HP Korea customer support • Prepare the HP Photosmart for shipment • Pack the HP Photosmart Warranty For more information about the warranty, see the printed documentation that came with the HP Photosmart. Visit the HP online support Web site at www.hp.com/support. Print cartridge warranty information The HP cartridge warranty is...
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... selects a menu option. When the light is selected. HP Photosmart overview Label 1 2 Icon 3 4 5 6 7 Name and Description Color graphics display (also referred to the next display screen or photo on the display. Print Photos: Prints the photos selected on a memory card. If no photos are currently selected, the HP Photosmart prints the photo currently showing on the memory card...
... selects a menu option. When the light is selected. HP Photosmart overview Label 1 2 Icon 3 4 5 6 7 Name and Description Color graphics display (also referred to the next display screen or photo on the display. Print Photos: Prints the photos selected on a memory card. If no photos are currently selected, the HP Photosmart prints the photo currently showing on the memory card...
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... media onto the CD/DVD holder with the HP Photosmart. Lower the CD/DVD access door to create a label and print it directly on an inkjet printable CD/DVD. 2. The CD/DVD access door is stored below the control panel. Print directly onto a CD/DVD 7 When prompted, carefully remove the CD/DVD... the CD/DVD. 4. The CD/DVD holder is located just below the main input tray. The CD/DVD should you are recommended for the HP Photosmart. HP Photosmart overview 3. When in the input tray. • Use paper types that are using a smaller-sized media, only then should be placed on ...
... media onto the CD/DVD holder with the HP Photosmart. Lower the CD/DVD access door to create a label and print it directly on an inkjet printable CD/DVD. 2. The CD/DVD access door is stored below the control panel. Print directly onto a CD/DVD 7 When prompted, carefully remove the CD/DVD... the CD/DVD. 4. The CD/DVD holder is located just below the main input tray. The CD/DVD should you are recommended for the HP Photosmart. HP Photosmart overview 3. When in the input tray. • Use paper types that are using a smaller-sized media, only then should be placed on ...
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... until it snaps into the empty cartridge slot. If you are installing the tri-color print cartridge, slide it into the left slot. Close the print cartridge door. Hold the print cartridge with the HP logo on top, and insert the new print cartridge into place. Make sure you installed a new print cartridge, the HP Photosmart prints a print cartridge alignment page. 9.
... until it snaps into the empty cartridge slot. If you are installing the tri-color print cartridge, slide it into the left slot. Close the print cartridge door. Hold the print cartridge with the HP logo on top, and insert the new print cartridge into place. Make sure you installed a new print cartridge, the HP Photosmart prints a print cartridge alignment page. 9.
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Recycle or discard the page. Press OK to continue. 10. NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the input tray when you align the printer, the alignment will fail. HP Photosmart overview Replace the print cartridges 13 The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. A success or failure message appears. Load unused plain white paper into the input tray, and then try the alignment again. 11.
Recycle or discard the page. Press OK to continue. 10. NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the input tray when you align the printer, the alignment will fail. HP Photosmart overview Replace the print cartridges 13 The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. A success or failure message appears. Load unused plain white paper into the input tray, and then try the alignment again. 11.
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.... Remove any objects that came with your operating system for more information about accessing the print queue, see the documentation that the HP Photosmart does not have paper loaded in length. • Make sure your computer. • Check other printers or scanners. Try connecting it on your computer. Make sure the power cord is...
.... Remove any objects that came with your operating system for more information about accessing the print queue, see the documentation that the HP Photosmart does not have paper loaded in length. • Make sure your computer. • Check other printers or scanners. Try connecting it on your computer. Make sure the power cord is...