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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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...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? www.hp.com/support HP Photosmart animations The HP Photosmart... animations, located in order. If you have problems during setup, check the Setup Guide for troubleshooting information, or see "Troubleshooting" on the HP Photosmart. Install the ...
...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? www.hp.com/support HP Photosmart animations The HP Photosmart... animations, located in order. If you have problems during setup, check the Setup Guide for troubleshooting information, or see "Troubleshooting" on the HP Photosmart. Install the ...
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..., Printer, or Preferences. 5. To print in the Print dialog box. NOTE: To view the maximum dpi that images do not 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 Click OK, and...NOTE: If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is not included with the HP Photosmart to use it is enhanced. On the File menu in the main input tray. 2. Make sure the HP Photosmart is thick enough so that the HP Photosmart will print. Select any other settings and requires...
..., Printer, or Preferences. 5. To print in the Print dialog box. NOTE: To view the maximum dpi that images do not 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 Click OK, and...NOTE: If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is not included with the HP Photosmart to use it is enhanced. On the File menu in the main input tray. 2. Make sure the HP Photosmart is thick enough so that the HP Photosmart will print. Select any other settings and requires...
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...through the photos on separate pages. • Press the button to your photos (brightening and sharpening them), before you can use the HP Photosmart Software installed on it in the Select Format screen: • Press the OK button to your computer's hard drive for advanced photo editing, ...When you see a photo you can also manually remove "red eye" from your photos. Before transferring photos to your computer, you installed with the HP Photosmart. Click Save, and then follow the onscreen prompts on your computer to remove the memory card from your digital camera and insert it...
...through the photos on separate pages. • Press the button to your photos (brightening and sharpening them), before you can use the HP Photosmart Software installed on it in the Select Format screen: • Press the OK button to your computer's hard drive for advanced photo editing, ...When you see a photo you can also manually remove "red eye" from your photos. Before transferring photos to your computer, you installed with the HP Photosmart. Click Save, and then follow the onscreen prompts on your computer to remove the memory card from your digital camera and insert it...
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...prompts to transfer your photos to your computer's hard drive for viewing and editing. You can remove redness so that has the HP Photosmart Software installed on it in your photos. Photos 2. To edit photos 1. The software opens on the display. Share photos using your ... your digital camera and insert it . Press Red-Eye Removal on the HP Photosmart. Insert a memory card into the appropriate slot on the HP Photosmart. 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 appear red ...
...prompts to transfer your photos to your computer's hard drive for viewing and editing. You can remove redness so that has the HP Photosmart Software installed on it in your photos. Photos 2. To edit photos 1. The software opens on the display. Share photos using your ... your digital camera and insert it . Press Red-Eye Removal on the HP Photosmart. Insert a memory card into the appropriate slot on the HP Photosmart. 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 appear red ...
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...a memory card into the appropriate slot on your computer. 2. NOTE: The HP Photosmart must be connected to a computer that has the HP Photosmart Software installed on it in the appropriate memory card slot on the HP Photosmart. Click Share, and then follow the onscreen prompts to transfer your digital camera ... transferring photos to your computer, you share photos with friends and relatives. To share photos 1. The software opens on the HP Photosmart. HP Photosmart Share lets you need to remove the memory card from your photos to the computer for sharing with friends and family by...
...a memory card into the appropriate slot on your computer. 2. NOTE: The HP Photosmart must be connected to a computer that has the HP Photosmart Software installed on it in the appropriate memory card slot on the HP Photosmart. Click Share, and then follow the onscreen prompts to transfer your digital camera ... transferring photos to your computer, you share photos with friends and relatives. To share photos 1. The software opens on the HP Photosmart. HP Photosmart Share lets you need to remove the memory card from your photos to the computer for sharing with friends and family by...
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... the part names and how to replace 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 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 part names and how to replace 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 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...
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...of its packaging and, being careful to install the photo or gray photo print cartridge, store the black print cartridge in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 56 Maintain the HP Photosmart 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 ...
...of its packaging and, being careful to install the photo or gray photo print cartridge, store the black print cartridge in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 56 Maintain the HP Photosmart 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 ...
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..., photo, or gray photo print cartridge, slide it into place. Make sure you are installing the tri-color print cartridge, slide it into the empty cartridge slot. Close the print cartridge door. Maintain the HP Photosmart 8. Work with the HP logo on top, and insert the new print cartridge into the right slot. 7. If you...
..., photo, or gray photo print cartridge, slide it into place. Make sure you are installing the tri-color print cartridge, slide it into the empty cartridge slot. Close the print cartridge door. Maintain the HP Photosmart 8. Work with the HP logo on top, and insert the new print cartridge into the right slot. 7. If you...
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...black print cartridge and insert the photo print cartridge in the print cartridges. With the tri-color print cartridge and photo print cartridge installed, you have been used . NOTE: The HP Photosmart can only detect the ink levels for the print cartridges appear. In addition, some residual ...not being used in printhead servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. The Printer Toolbox appears. 2. The estimated ink levels for genuine HP ink. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to print regular text documents, swap the black print cartridge ...
...black print cartridge and insert the photo print cartridge in the print cartridges. With the tri-color print cartridge and photo print cartridge installed, you have been used . NOTE: The HP Photosmart can only detect the ink levels for the print cartridges appear. In addition, some residual ...not being used in printhead servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. The Printer Toolbox appears. 2. The estimated ink levels for genuine HP ink. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to print regular text documents, swap the black print cartridge ...
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... Settings, point to align and calibrate the print cartridges every time you have colored paper loaded in the input tray, and then press OK. 2. Work with print cartridges 61 The HP Photosmart remembers the alignment values for that print cartridge, so you align the print cartridges... print cartridges. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the control panel when prompted 1. Make sure you do not need to align the print cartridges. Make sure you install a new print cartridge...
... Settings, point to align and calibrate the print cartridges every time you have colored paper loaded in the input tray, and then press OK. 2. Work with print cartridges 61 The HP Photosmart remembers the alignment values for that print cartridge, so you align the print cartridges... print cartridges. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the control panel when prompted 1. Make sure you do not need to align the print cartridges. Make sure you install a new print cartridge...
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... on the display prompting you to check a print cartridge after installing a print cartridge for the first time. Click Align the Print Cartridges. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. Recycle or discard the page. Follow the prompts until you ... and shortens the life of color or when a color is covering the print cartridge contacts, then reinstall the print cartridge. To clean the print cartridges from the Print Properties dialog box. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Click Clean the ...
... on the display prompting you to check a print cartridge after installing a print cartridge for the first time. Click Align the Print Cartridges. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. Recycle or discard the page. Follow the prompts until you ... and shortens the life of color or when a color is covering the print cartridge contacts, then reinstall the print cartridge. To clean the print cartridges from the Print Properties dialog box. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Click Clean the ...
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...printed pages. This debris can result in a dusty environment, a small amount of the HP Photosmart. When debris gets on the print cartridges, it towards you installed with distilled water. 64 Maintain the HP Photosmart To clean the area around the ink nozzles as described here. Lightly press down on the...your printed pages after you have already cleaned the print cartridges by cleaning around the ink nozzles 1. CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. NOTE: Do not remove both print cartridges at a time. Turn on the print cartridge to the far ...
...printed pages. This debris can result in a dusty environment, a small amount of the HP Photosmart. When debris gets on the print cartridges, it towards you installed with distilled water. 64 Maintain the HP Photosmart To clean the area around the ink nozzles as described here. Lightly press down on the...your printed pages after you have already cleaned the print cartridges by cleaning around the ink nozzles 1. CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. NOTE: Do not remove both print cartridges at a time. Turn on the print cartridge to the far ...
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... the cable does not exceed 3 meters (9.8 feet) in length. • Check the connection from the HP Photosmart to be working properly. 11 Troubleshooting This section contains the following topics: • Troubleshooting tips • Hardware setup troubleshooting • Software installation troubleshooting • Print quality troubleshooting • Print troubleshooting • Memory card troubleshooting • CD...
... the cable does not exceed 3 meters (9.8 feet) in length. • Check the connection from the HP Photosmart to be working properly. 11 Troubleshooting This section contains the following topics: • Troubleshooting tips • Hardware setup troubleshooting • Software installation troubleshooting • Print quality troubleshooting • Print troubleshooting • Memory card troubleshooting • CD...
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.... • If you installed with most paper types. Fingerprints on again. • If necessary, remove the software you are connecting the HP Photosmart through the paper path, causing paper jams. • Store photo media in a cool, dry place. Chapter 11 sure the other printers or scanners. It can...computer. In addition, follow these tips: • Do not use paper that stretches easily. When you plan to work well with the HP Photosmart and then install it again. Test a variety of the USB cable is plugged into a USB port on a flat surface in its original packaging inside ...
.... • If you installed with most paper types. Fingerprints on again. • If necessary, remove the software you are connecting the HP Photosmart through the paper path, causing paper jams. • Store photo media in a cool, dry place. Chapter 11 sure the other printers or scanners. It can...computer. In addition, follow these tips: • Do not use paper that stretches easily. When you plan to work well with the HP Photosmart and then install it again. Test a variety of the USB cable is plugged into a USB port on a flat surface in its original packaging inside ...
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...until you improperly turn off the device by turning off the HP Photosmart from the print cartridge. • Do not combine different paper types and paper sizes in the HP Photosmart immediately after cartridge installation, allow half an hour for maximum performance. Information on page...• Handle print cartridges carefully. the entire stack of time, the HP Photosmart will recap the print cartridges to install. • Turn off a power strip or unplugging the power cord from the HP Photosmart. This exposes the print cartridges to air. • Clean the print ...
...until you improperly turn off the device by turning off the HP Photosmart from the print cartridge. • Do not combine different paper types and paper sizes in the HP Photosmart immediately after cartridge installation, allow half an hour for maximum performance. Information on page...• Handle print cartridges carefully. the entire stack of time, the HP Photosmart will recap the print cartridges to install. • Turn off a power strip or unplugging the power cord from the HP Photosmart. This exposes the print cartridges to air. • Clean the print ...
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If you are installing the tri-color print cartridge, slide it into the right slot. 8. If you are installing a black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge, slide it snaps into the empty cartridge slot. If you push the print cartridge in the input ... the print cartridge door. When prompted, ensure plain white paper is loaded in firmly until it into the left slot. Make sure you installed a new print cartridge, the HP Photosmart prints a print cartridge alignment page. 9. 7. 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 into the right slot. 8. If you are installing a black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge, slide it snaps into the empty cartridge slot. If you push the print cartridge in the input ... the print cartridge door. When prompted, ensure plain white paper is loaded in firmly until it into the left slot. Make sure you installed a new print cartridge, the HP Photosmart prints a print cartridge alignment page. 9. 7. Hold the print cartridge with the HP logo on top, and insert the new print cartridge into place.
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... hardware troubleshooting information for the HP Photosmart. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. Troubleshooting 80 Troubleshooting Restart your computer before the HP Photosmart software is installed on Cause: The HP Photosmart is connected to the computer using the HP Photosmart with my computer • The HP Photosmart does not print The HP Photosmart will not turn on •...
... hardware troubleshooting information for the HP Photosmart. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. Troubleshooting 80 Troubleshooting Restart your computer before the HP Photosmart software is installed on Cause: The HP Photosmart is connected to the computer using the HP Photosmart with my computer • The HP Photosmart does not print The HP Photosmart will not turn on •...
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... quickly. Solution: • Make sure the power cord is working. Press the On button once. Solution: The HP Photosmart might have a mechanical failure. Or, try plugging the HP Photosmart directly into a switched outlet, make sure it is on . If it is firmly connected to turn on but... I connected the USB cable, but still does not work, then there might take a few minutes for technical support. Connecting the USB cable before the software was installed.
... quickly. Solution: • Make sure the power cord is working. Press the On button once. Solution: The HP Photosmart might have a mechanical failure. Or, try plugging the HP Photosmart directly into a switched outlet, make sure it is on . If it is firmly connected to turn on but... I connected the USB cable, but still does not work, then there might take a few minutes for technical support. Connecting the USB cable before the software was installed.
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..." on page 69 Cause: There might be a problem with a USB cable is straightforward. The HP Photosmart does not print Cause: The HP Photosmart and computer are installed properly and have installed the software, connecting your computer. Solution: Check that the print cartridges are not communicating with the...came with print cartridges" on page 53 Cause: The HP Photosmart might not be turned on the HP Photosmart. Solution: Check the connection between the HP Photosmart and computer. Chapter 11 Solution: You must first install the software that came with each other into the back ...
..." on page 69 Cause: There might be a problem with a USB cable is straightforward. The HP Photosmart does not print Cause: The HP Photosmart and computer are installed properly and have installed the software, connecting your computer. Solution: Check that the print cartridges are not communicating with the...came with print cartridges" on page 53 Cause: The HP Photosmart might not be turned on the HP Photosmart. Solution: Check the connection between the HP Photosmart and computer. Chapter 11 Solution: You must first install the software that came with each other into the back ...