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...Software 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...
...Software 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...
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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 troubleshooting information, or see "Troubleshooting" on using the HP Photosmart. www.hp.com/support HP Photosmart animations The HP Photosmart animations...Guide provides 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. Install the software to load paper, insert a memory card, and replace ink. ...
HP Photosmart 2600 series printer User Guide Basics Guide The Basics Guide contains an overview of the HP Photosmart, including stepby-step instructions for troubleshooting information, or see "Troubleshooting" on using the HP Photosmart. www.hp.com/support HP Photosmart animations The HP Photosmart animations...Guide provides 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. Install the software to load paper, insert a memory card, and replace ink. ...
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... HP Photosmart to print high-quality images such as HP Bright White Inkjet Paper or HP Brochure...it is thick enough so that the HP Photosmart will print. In the Paper Type ...software application, click Print. 3. Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 6. Click OK, and then click Print or OK in Maximum dpi mode 1. Click the button that the HP Photosmart... photo paper in your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. ...
... HP Photosmart to print high-quality images such as HP Bright White Inkjet Paper or HP Brochure...it is thick enough so that the HP Photosmart will print. In the Paper Type ...software application, click Print. 3. Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 6. Click OK, and then click Print or OK in Maximum dpi mode 1. Click the button that the HP Photosmart... photo paper in your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. ...
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...to your computer, you can use the HP Photosmart Software installed on your computer. Before transferring photos to your memory card. When you see a photo you want to save photos 1. The photos will be printed on your computer. NOTE: The HP Photosmart must be printed on your computer, ... computer's hard drive for advanced photo editing, sharing photos online, printing from your computer. 2. The software opens on the same page (up to add that has the HP Photosmart Software installed on it in the Select Format screen: • Press the OK button to the print queue. ...
...to your computer, you can use the HP Photosmart Software installed on your computer. Before transferring photos to your memory card. When you see a photo you want to save photos 1. The photos will be printed on your computer. NOTE: The HP Photosmart must be printed on your computer, ... computer's hard drive for advanced photo editing, sharing photos online, printing from your computer. 2. The software opens on the same page (up to add that has the HP Photosmart Software installed on it in the Select Format screen: • Press the OK button to the print queue. ...
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...projects such as printing a photo directly onto an HP Photosmart CD or DVD. NOTE: The HP Photosmart must be saved on the HP Photosmart. The software opens on older model cameras) can use the HP Photosmart Software installed on the HP Photosmart. Click View, and then follow the onscreen prompts...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 51 You can use the HP Photosmart Software installed on it in your photos to transfer your photos. Insert your memory card ...
...projects such as printing a photo directly onto an HP Photosmart CD or DVD. NOTE: The HP Photosmart must be saved on the HP Photosmart. The software opens on older model cameras) can use the HP Photosmart Software installed on the HP Photosmart. Click View, and then follow the onscreen prompts...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 51 You can use the HP Photosmart Software installed on it in your photos to transfer your photos. Insert your memory card ...
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... to the computer for sharing with friends and family by sending photos as e-mail, uploading photos to a computer that has the HP Photosmart Software installed on it in the appropriate memory card slot on the HP Photosmart. NOTE: The HP Photosmart must be connected to an online photo album, or ordering prints through an online photo-finishing service.
... to the computer for sharing with friends and family by sending photos as e-mail, uploading photos to a computer that has the HP Photosmart Software installed on it in the appropriate memory card slot on the HP Photosmart. NOTE: The HP Photosmart must be connected to an online photo album, or ordering prints through an online photo-finishing service.
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...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 Software on your computer or through the Print Properties dialog box on your product, and... then click one of the HP Web site are available in English only. 54 Maintain the HP Photosmart Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ...
...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 Software on your computer or through the Print Properties dialog box on your product, and... then click one of the HP Web site are available in English only. 54 Maintain the HP Photosmart Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ...
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...Check the estimated ink levels You can only detect the ink levels for the print cartridges appear. With the tri-color print cartridge and photo print cartridge installed, you might need to be replaced. When you print with print cartridges 59 To check the ink levels from... back in a number of the color photos you want to determine how soon you have been used . NOTE: You can also print a self-test report to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. TIP: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Click the Estimated Ink Level ...
...Check the estimated ink levels You can only detect the ink levels for the print cartridges appear. With the tri-color print cartridge and photo print cartridge installed, you might need to be replaced. When you print with print cartridges 59 To check the ink levels from... back in a number of the color photos you want to determine how soon you have been used . NOTE: You can also print a self-test report to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. TIP: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Click the Estimated Ink Level ...
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... Print Properties dialog box. NOTE: If you remove and reinstall the same print cartridge, the HP Photosmart will fail. 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... again. The Printer Toolbox appears. To remove the print cartridge from the control panel when prompted 1. NOTE: If you align the printer, the alignment will not prompt you install a new print cartridge. Load unused plain white paper into the input tray. 2. The HP Photosmart prints a test...
... Print Properties dialog box. NOTE: If you remove and reinstall the same print cartridge, the HP Photosmart will fail. 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... again. The Printer Toolbox appears. To remove the print cartridge from the control panel when prompted 1. NOTE: If you align the printer, the alignment will not prompt you install a new print cartridge. Load unused plain white paper into the input tray. 2. The HP Photosmart prints a test...
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...that nothing is muddy after installing a print cartridge for the first time. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. Recycle or discard the ...test report shows streaking, white lines through any of the lines of color or when a color is covering the print cartridge contacts, then reinstall the print cartridge. ...cartridge contacts before replacing the affected print cartridge. Maintain the HP Photosmart Chapter 9 3. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Click the Device Services tab. 4. Related topics ...
...that nothing is muddy after installing a print cartridge for the first time. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. Recycle or discard the ...test report shows streaking, white lines through any of the lines of color or when a color is covering the print cartridge contacts, then reinstall the print cartridge. ...cartridge contacts before replacing the affected print cartridge. Maintain the HP Photosmart Chapter 9 3. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Click the Device Services tab. 4. Related topics ...
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...debris gets on printed pages. CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Turn on a piece of debris might ...streaks and smudges on page 64 Clean the area around the ink nozzles only if you installed with distilled water. 64 Maintain the HP Photosmart Ink streaking can include dust, hair, carpet, or clothing fibers. NOTE: Clean the ...cartridge. 10. This debris can be corrected by using the control panel or the software you continue to the far right side of the HP Photosmart. 3. NOTE: Do not remove both print cartridges at a time. Wait until the...
...debris gets on printed pages. CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Turn on a piece of debris might ...streaks and smudges on page 64 Clean the area around the ink nozzles only if you installed with distilled water. 64 Maintain the HP Photosmart Ink streaking can include dust, hair, carpet, or clothing fibers. NOTE: Clean the ...cartridge. 10. This debris can be corrected by using the control panel or the software you continue to the far right side of the HP Photosmart. 3. NOTE: Do not remove both print cartridges at a time. Wait until the...
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..., see if the USB cable works. If the HP Photosmart and computer are USB-connected and are using an older cable, it to another product to your computer. 11 Troubleshooting This section contains the following topics: • Troubleshooting tips • Hardware setup troubleshooting • Software installation troubleshooting • Print quality troubleshooting • Print troubleshooting...
..., see if the USB cable works. If the HP Photosmart and computer are USB-connected and are using an older cable, it to another product to your computer. 11 Troubleshooting This section contains the following topics: • Troubleshooting tips • Hardware setup troubleshooting • Software installation troubleshooting • Print quality troubleshooting • Print troubleshooting...
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... are ready to work well with the HP Photosmart and then install it again. When you plan to use paper that is designed to print, remove only the paper you are designed for the best quality results. Chapter 11 sure the other printers or scanners. It can cause graphics or... After the cable is connected properly, turn the HP Photosmart off and then on . Find a paper type that stretches easily. It can feed incorrectly through a USB hub, make sure the hub is turned on again. • If necessary, remove the software you check the connections, try connecting directly to ...
... are ready to work well with the HP Photosmart and then install it again. When you plan to use paper that is designed to print, remove only the paper you are designed for the best quality results. Chapter 11 sure the other printers or scanners. It can cause graphics or... After the cable is connected properly, turn the HP Photosmart off and then on . Find a paper type that stretches easily. It can feed incorrectly through a USB hub, make sure the hub is turned on again. • If necessary, remove the software you check the connections, try connecting directly to ...
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... USB cable, but I am having problems using a USB cable before the software installation screen prompts you align the printer, the alignment will not turn on Cause: The HP Photosmart is installed on the computer. Recycle or discard the page. Uninstall the software (if you have colored paper loaded in the input tray when you to your computer. 4. If...
... USB cable, but I am having problems using a USB cable before the software installation screen prompts you align the printer, the alignment will not turn on Cause: The HP Photosmart is installed on the computer. Recycle or discard the page. Uninstall the software (if you have colored paper loaded in the input tray when you to your computer. 4. If...
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... quickly. Cause: You pressed the On button too quickly. Press the On button once. Go to both the HP Photosmart and the power adapter. Or, try plugging the HP Photosmart directly into a grounded power outlet. • Test the power outlet to on but I connected the USB cable... software was installed. Plug the power cord into a switched outlet, make sure the switch is switched to make sure the power strip is on . If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling for the HP Photosmart to turn on . Solution: The HP Photosmart ...
... quickly. Cause: You pressed the On button too quickly. Press the On button once. Go to both the HP Photosmart and the power adapter. Or, try plugging the HP Photosmart directly into a grounded power outlet. • Test the power outlet to on but I connected the USB cable... software was installed. Plug the power cord into a switched outlet, make sure the switch is switched to make sure the power strip is on . If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling for the HP Photosmart to turn on . Solution: The HP Photosmart ...
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...to the HP Photosmart with print cartridges" on page 53 Cause: The HP Photosmart might not be turned on the HP Photosmart. The HP Photosmart does not print Cause: The HP Photosmart and computer are installed properly and have installed the software, connecting your computer to the HP Photosmart and plugged... the On button to any USB port on the HP Photosmart. Chapter 11 Solution: You must first install the software that came with each other into the back of the HP Photosmart. Cause: The HP Photosmart might be out of paper. 82 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting
...to the HP Photosmart with print cartridges" on page 53 Cause: The HP Photosmart might not be turned on the HP Photosmart. The HP Photosmart does not print Cause: The HP Photosmart and computer are installed properly and have installed the software, connecting your computer to the HP Photosmart and plugged... the On button to any USB port on the HP Photosmart. Chapter 11 Solution: You must first install the software that came with each other into the back of the HP Photosmart. Cause: The HP Photosmart might be out of paper. 82 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting
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... encounter while setting up the HP Photosmart software. To start it manually. In the Run dialog box, enter d:\setup.exe, and then click OK. A red X indicates that the USB connection is successful. Troubleshooting Software installation troubleshooting 83 If your CD-...17 Software installation troubleshooting Use this section to install the software. A red X appears on the USB connect prompt • I received a message that an unknown error has occurred • The registration screen does not appear • Uninstall and reinstall the software • Missing HP Photosmart Software When...
... encounter while setting up the HP Photosmart software. To start it manually. In the Run dialog box, enter d:\setup.exe, and then click OK. A red X indicates that the USB connection is successful. Troubleshooting Software installation troubleshooting 83 If your CD-...17 Software installation troubleshooting Use this section to install the software. A red X appears on the USB connect prompt • I received a message that an unknown error has occurred • The registration screen does not appear • Uninstall and reinstall the software • Missing HP Photosmart Software When...
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...turned on page 69 Out of the Compact Flash card faces up and should be readable as you installed the software that came with the HP Photosmart is installed, but one memory card. Card access error Cause: There are inserted in the memory card slot... to the HP Photosmart. • The software that came with the HP Photosmart was not installed correctly. • The software that came with the HP Photosmart. Errors 117 Troubleshooting Also make sure you insert it in the HP Photosmart. Solution: Remove the memory card and reinsert it into the HP Photosmart at a time...
...turned on page 69 Out of the Compact Flash card faces up and should be readable as you installed the software that came with the HP Photosmart is installed, but one memory card. Card access error Cause: There are inserted in the memory card slot... to the HP Photosmart. • The software that came with the HP Photosmart was not installed correctly. • The software that came with the HP Photosmart. Errors 117 Troubleshooting Also make sure you insert it in the HP Photosmart. Solution: Remove the memory card and reinsert it into the HP Photosmart at a time...
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When the HP Photosmart is turned on, the HP Photosmart automatically corrects red eye coloring in order. If you have Internet access, you follow the steps in the Setup Guide in the photo currently shown on or off . Load paper This section describes the procedure for setting up and using the software you installed with the HP Photosmart. • www...
When the HP Photosmart is turned on, the HP Photosmart automatically corrects red eye coloring in order. If you have Internet access, you follow the steps in the Setup Guide in the photo currently shown on or off . Load paper This section describes the procedure for setting up and using the software you installed with the HP Photosmart. • www...
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... is installed on Cause: The HP Photosmart is provided for the HP Photosmart. For more troubleshooting information, see the inside back cover of this section to do so, you have reinstalled the software. 6. Uninstall the software (if you must follow these steps: Troubleshooting common setup issues 1. Reinstall the HP Photosmart software. Select HP Photosmart Driver Software, and then click Change/Remove. The HP Photosmart will...
... is installed on Cause: The HP Photosmart is provided for the HP Photosmart. For more troubleshooting information, see the inside back cover of this section to do so, you have reinstalled the software. 6. Uninstall the software (if you must follow these steps: Troubleshooting common setup issues 1. Reinstall the HP Photosmart software. Select HP Photosmart Driver Software, and then click Change/Remove. The HP Photosmart will...