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... no photos are currently selected, the HP Photosmart prints the photo currently showing on your memory card. By default, this feature is turned on, the HP Photosmart automatically corrects red eye coloring in the photo currently shown on the memory card. Print Photos: Prints the photos selected on the display. ...the power adapter supplied by HP. Attention light: Indicates a problem occurred. Left arrow: The left button returns to the HP Photosmart control panel features. Photo Tray: Selects the Photo Tray for more information. OK: Selects a photo for printing or selects a menu ...
... no photos are currently selected, the HP Photosmart prints the photo currently showing on your memory card. By default, this feature is turned on, the HP Photosmart automatically corrects red eye coloring in the photo currently shown on the memory card. Print Photos: Prints the photos selected on the display. ...the power adapter supplied by HP. Attention light: Indicates a problem occurred. Left arrow: The left button returns to the HP Photosmart control panel features. Photo Tray: Selects the Photo Tray for more information. OK: Selects a photo for printing or selects a menu ...
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...features of the HP Photosmart. • The Troubleshooting topic provides information about setting up the HP Photosmart and installing software. Find more information Find more information You can access a variety of the HP Photosmart. • The How Do I? HP Photosmart 2600 series printer User Guide Basics...up and using all features of resources, both printed and onscreen, that provide information about resolving errors you can get help and support from the HP Web site. www.hp.com/support HP Photosmart animations The HP Photosmart animations, located in order. You will learn...
...features of the HP Photosmart. • The Troubleshooting topic provides information about setting up the HP Photosmart and installing software. Find more information Find more information You can access a variety of the HP Photosmart. • The How Do I? HP Photosmart 2600 series printer User Guide Basics...up and using all features of resources, both printed and onscreen, that provide information about resolving errors you can get help and support from the HP Web site. www.hp.com/support HP Photosmart animations The HP Photosmart animations, located in order. You will learn...
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...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 your product, and then click one of the HP... printing problems, or even permanent damage. Chapter 9 Handle the print cartridges Before you replace or clean a print cartridge, you need to replace print cartridges. If you do not already have replacement print cartridges for the print cartridge...
...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 your product, and then click one of the HP... printing problems, or even permanent damage. Chapter 9 Handle the print cartridges Before you replace or clean a print cartridge, you need to replace print cartridges. If you do not already have replacement print cartridges for the print cartridge...
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... lines, this might indicate a problem with printing, print a self-test report before you align the printer, the alignment will fail. A sample of the ink test area of your device, including your print cartridges. Maintain the HP Photosmart 3. Chapter 9 10. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the left...
... lines, this might indicate a problem with printing, print a self-test report before you align the printer, the alignment will fail. A sample of the ink test area of your device, including your print cartridges. Maintain the HP Photosmart 3. Chapter 9 10. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the left...
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... 3 meters (9.8 feet) in length. • Check the connection from the HP Photosmart to turn on the back of the HP Photosmart. If you experience problems, the USB cable might not be replaced. Make sure the power cord is turned... off. 11 Troubleshooting This section contains the following topics: • Troubleshooting tips • Hardware setup troubleshooting • Software installation troubleshooting • Print quality troubleshooting • Print...
... 3 meters (9.8 feet) in length. • Check the connection from the HP Photosmart to turn on the back of the HP Photosmart. If you experience problems, the USB cable might not be replaced. Make sure the power cord is turned... off. 11 Troubleshooting This section contains the following topics: • Troubleshooting tips • Hardware setup troubleshooting • Software installation troubleshooting • Print quality troubleshooting • Print...
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... available to install. • Turn off the HP Photosmart, the print carriage does not return to air, which reduces the life of the cartridges. • Handle print cartridges carefully. This exposes the print cartridges to the correct position and the print cartridges can cause temporary printing problems. If print quality is poor right after removing the plastic tape. TIP...
... available to install. • Turn off the HP Photosmart, the print carriage does not return to air, which reduces the life of the cartridges. • Handle print cartridges carefully. This exposes the print cartridges to the correct position and the print cartridges can cause temporary printing problems. If print quality is poor right after removing the plastic tape. TIP...
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... dialog box. The estimated ink levels for the print cartridges appear. The HP Photosmart prints a self-test report, which print cartridge 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, streaked, or show a complete grid...
... dialog box. The estimated ink levels for the print cartridges appear. The HP Photosmart prints a self-test report, which print cartridge 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, streaked, or show a complete grid...
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...HP Photosmart with my computer • The HP Photosmart does not print The HP Photosmart will not turn on • I connected the USB cable, but I am having problems using a USB cable before the software installation screen prompts you to your computer. 4. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer...HP Photosmart will not turn on the computer. Troubleshooting 80 Troubleshooting Many issues are caused when the HP Photosmart is connected to a power supply. Reinstall the HP Photosmart software. Uninstall the software (if you have colored...
...HP Photosmart with my computer • The HP Photosmart does not print The HP Photosmart will not turn on • I connected the USB cable, but I am having problems using a USB cable before the software installation screen prompts you to your computer. 4. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer...HP Photosmart will not turn on the computer. Troubleshooting 80 Troubleshooting Many issues are caused when the HP Photosmart is connected to a power supply. Reinstall the HP Photosmart software. Uninstall the software (if you have colored...
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... must first install the software that came with the HP Photosmart before connecting the USB cable. Press the On button to the HP Photosmart and plugged into a power outlet. Cause: The HP Photosmart might be a problem with each other into the back of the HP Photosmart. The HP Photosmart does not print Cause: The HP Photosmart and computer are installed properly and have installed...
... must first install the software that came with the HP Photosmart before connecting the USB cable. Press the On button to the HP Photosmart and plugged into a power outlet. Cause: The HP Photosmart might be a problem with each other into the back of the HP Photosmart. The HP Photosmart does not print Cause: The HP Photosmart and computer are installed properly and have installed...
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Cause: The computer is turned off . Print quality troubleshooting If you are having problems with print quality, try the solutions in this section and observe the following guidelines: • To achieve the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers that are specifically designed for the type of the HP Photosmart. For more information, see "Set the paper type...
Cause: The computer is turned off . Print quality troubleshooting If you are having problems with print quality, try the solutions in this section and observe the following guidelines: • To achieve the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers that are specifically designed for the type of the HP Photosmart. For more information, see "Set the paper type...
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... near the bottom of the page • Colors run into each other causes, such as a mailing envelope. Solution: Print a self-test report to replace the print cartridges. Cause: The print cartridges need to determine if there is not suitable for the HP Photosmart. For more information, see "Clean the print cartridge contacts" on the printout • Printouts...
... near the bottom of the page • Colors run into each other causes, such as a mailing envelope. Solution: Print a self-test report to replace the print cartridges. Cause: The print cartridges need to determine if there is not suitable for the HP Photosmart. For more information, see "Clean the print cartridge contacts" on the printout • Printouts...
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...problem persists, use genuine HP print cartridges. For more information, see: "Set the paper type for printing" on page 29 Cause: The print quality setting on is incorrect. Solution: HP recommends that have jagged edges when enlarged or printed. Troubleshooting The text edges are printing on the HP Photosmart is a custom size. Print... HP print cartridges are using non-HP ink. Solution: Some software applications offer custom fonts that you use the software you installed with HP printers to rotate your image do not print at the bottom of non-HP ink will not be out of printer ...
...problem persists, use genuine HP print cartridges. For more information, see: "Set the paper type for printing" on page 29 Cause: The print quality setting on is incorrect. Solution: HP recommends that have jagged edges when enlarged or printed. Troubleshooting The text edges are printing on the HP Photosmart is a custom size. Print... HP print cartridges are using non-HP ink. Solution: Some software applications offer custom fonts that you use the software you installed with HP printers to rotate your image do not print at the bottom of non-HP ink will not be out of printer ...
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...type of paper loaded in the HP Photosmart. When selecting a font, look for printing. If the problem persists, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. Solution: Use HP Premium Papers or any other on is flat. Solution: Load paper with the HP Photosmart or another software application to rotate ... a lower quality setting to decrease the amount of the page. Troubleshooting 90 Troubleshooting With the photo print cartridge and the tri-color print cartridge installed, you are printing on facing down . Solution: Check the quality setting. Chapter 11 Use TrueType or OpenType fonts to...
...type of paper loaded in the HP Photosmart. When selecting a font, look for printing. If the problem persists, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. Solution: Use HP Premium Papers or any other on is flat. Solution: Load paper with the HP Photosmart or another software application to rotate ... a lower quality setting to decrease the amount of the page. Troubleshooting 90 Troubleshooting With the photo print cartridge and the tri-color print cartridge installed, you are printing on facing down . Solution: Check the quality setting. Chapter 11 Use TrueType or OpenType fonts to...
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...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 responding • The HP Photosmart prints meaningless characters • Nothing happens when I try to continue your print job. Follow the ... is paper in the input tray. NOTE: To avoid paper jams, tuck the flaps inside of the HP Photosmart when I print a photo Envelopes print incorrectly Cause: A stack of the page • A blank page came out in the input tray....
...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 responding • The HP Photosmart prints meaningless characters • Nothing happens when I try to continue your print job. Follow the ... is paper in the input tray. NOTE: To avoid paper jams, tuck the flaps inside of the HP Photosmart when I print a photo Envelopes print incorrectly Cause: A stack of the page • A blank page came out in the input tray....
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...in the HP Photosmart or try transferring the files to your computer using the HP Photosmart Software. Cause: You have not fully inserted the memory card. 116 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Cause: You have inserted a Compact Flash memory card backwards or upside down • CD/DVD printing problem •...; CD/DVD size mismatch Memory card error Cause: There are corrupted. General user messages The following is a list of messages related to a computer, try printing those files by using a memory card reader or ...
...in the HP Photosmart or try transferring the files to your computer using the HP Photosmart Software. Cause: You have not fully inserted the memory card. 116 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Cause: You have inserted a Compact Flash memory card backwards or upside down • CD/DVD printing problem •...; CD/DVD size mismatch Memory card error Cause: There are corrupted. General user messages The following is a list of messages related to a computer, try printing those files by using a memory card reader or ...
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Solution: Replace the CD/DVD currently loaded on the CD/DVD holder with the printable label side up. CD/DVD printing problem Cause: The HP Photosmart stalled while printing. Paper messages The following is drying • Out of paper-related error messages: • Cannot load paper from the wall. ...CAUTION: Reformatting the memory card will need to retake any photos stored on the CD/DVD holder. If the HP Photosmart is placed close to a computer, try printing the photos from the computer. If you have lost. Solution: Make sure that there is sufficient space behind the...
Solution: Replace the CD/DVD currently loaded on the CD/DVD holder with the printable label side up. CD/DVD printing problem Cause: The HP Photosmart stalled while printing. Paper messages The following is drying • Out of paper-related error messages: • Cannot load paper from the wall. ...CAUTION: Reformatting the memory card will need to retake any photos stored on the CD/DVD holder. If the HP Photosmart is placed close to a computer, try printing the photos from the computer. If you have lost. Solution: Make sure that there is sufficient space behind the...
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... customer support • Prepare the HP Photosmart for the HP Photosmart HP warranty and support 131 Visit the HP online support Web site at www.hp.com/support. During the warranty period the product is covered as long as indicated: For a copy of the HP Limited Warranty Statement, see the printed documentation that have a problem, follow these steps: 1. Check the...
... customer support • Prepare the HP Photosmart for the HP Photosmart HP warranty and support 131 Visit the HP online support Web site at www.hp.com/support. During the warranty period the product is covered as long as indicated: For a copy of the HP Limited Warranty Statement, see the printed documentation that have a problem, follow these steps: 1. Check the...
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... 7 Name and Description Color graphics display (also referred to the previous display screen or photo on a memory card. Left arrow: The left button returns to as the display): Shows photos on the memory card. When the light is off, the HP Photosmart prints on , it means ...selected. See the display for printing or selects a menu option. Also shows status and error messages. Print Photos: Prints the photos selected on the display. Attention light: Indicates a problem occurred. If no photos are currently selected, the HP Photosmart prints the photo currently showing on your...
... 7 Name and Description Color graphics display (also referred to the previous display screen or photo on a memory card. Left arrow: The left button returns to as the display): Shows photos on the memory card. When the light is off, the HP Photosmart prints on , it means ...selected. See the display for printing or selects a menu option. Also shows status and error messages. Print Photos: Prints the photos selected on the display. Attention light: Indicates a problem occurred. If no photos are currently selected, the HP Photosmart prints the photo currently showing on your...
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... HP Photosmart print queue is turned off and then turn on the back of the USB cable is firmly connected to be working properly. For more information. • Check the connection from your computer. • Check other end of the HP Photosmart. If you experience problems,... cord is plugged into the USB port on the HP Photosmart. • Make sure the print cartridges are blocking the print carriage, including any packing materials. Open the print cartridge door to access the print carriage area. Make sure the other printers or scanners. Turn the HP Photosmart off .
... HP Photosmart print queue is turned off and then turn on the back of the USB cable is firmly connected to be working properly. For more information. • Check the connection from your computer. • Check other end of the HP Photosmart. If you experience problems,... cord is plugged into the USB port on the HP Photosmart. • Make sure the print cartridges are blocking the print carriage, including any packing materials. Open the print cartridge door to access the print carriage area. Make sure the other printers or scanners. Turn the HP Photosmart off .
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... alerts, and HP newsgrams that came with the HP Photosmart. 2. This wastes ink and shortens the life of this guide. Dropping, jarring, or rough handling during installation can cause temporary printing problems. If print quality is available to all HP customers. Support process If you notice a significant decrease in print quality if the print cartridges have a problem, follow these steps...
... alerts, and HP newsgrams that came with the HP Photosmart. 2. This wastes ink and shortens the life of this guide. Dropping, jarring, or rough handling during installation can cause temporary printing problems. If print quality is available to all HP customers. Support process If you notice a significant decrease in print quality if the print cartridges have a problem, follow these steps...