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... Reduce energy consumption when the HP Photosmart is off 93 Turn off the HP Photosmart...93 11 Shop for ink supplies...95 12 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips...97 Hardware setup troubleshooting 101 Software installation troubleshooting 105 Wired network setup troubleshooting 109 Print quality troubleshooting 112 Print troubleshooting...119 Memory card and front USB port troubleshooting 126 Errors...132 13 HP warranty and support Warranty...
... Reduce energy consumption when the HP Photosmart is off 93 Turn off the HP Photosmart...93 11 Shop for ink supplies...95 12 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips...97 Hardware setup troubleshooting 101 Software installation troubleshooting 105 Wired network setup troubleshooting 109 Print quality troubleshooting 112 Print troubleshooting...119 Memory card and front USB port troubleshooting 126 Errors...132 13 HP warranty and support Warranty...
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... Troubleshooting Use Memory Cards Get Support Enter text using the visual keyboard You can also access this menu through the Setup menu. To select a letter, number, or symbol on the visual keyboard. 2. Overview Enter text using the visual keyboard 1. It is attached to the HP Photosmart. If you ...or symbol, touch Del on the visual keyboard. • To enter symbols, touch .@! NOTE: The Bluetooth option only appears if an optional HP bt450, Printer and PC Adapter with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology is available when you select one of the last six topics, the help appears on your ...
... Troubleshooting Use Memory Cards Get Support Enter text using the visual keyboard You can also access this menu through the Setup menu. To select a letter, number, or symbol on the visual keyboard. 2. Overview Enter text using the visual keyboard 1. It is attached to the HP Photosmart. If you ...or symbol, touch Del on the visual keyboard. • To enter symbols, touch .@! NOTE: The Bluetooth option only appears if an optional HP bt450, Printer and PC Adapter with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology is available when you select one of the last six topics, the help appears on your ...
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... HP Photosmart 2600 series printer User Guide Basics Guide The Basics Guide contains an overview of the software included with the HP Photosmart. This Web site offers technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information. www.hp.com/support HP Photosmart Essential animations The HP Photosmart ...Readme The Readme file contains the most recent information which might encounter with the HP Photosmart. Setup Guide The Setup Guide provides instructions for basic tasks, troubleshooting tips, and technical information. topic provides links so you can quickly find ...
... HP Photosmart 2600 series printer User Guide Basics Guide The Basics Guide contains an overview of the software included with the HP Photosmart. This Web site offers technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information. www.hp.com/support HP Photosmart Essential animations The HP Photosmart ...Readme The Readme file contains the most recent information which might encounter with the HP Photosmart. Setup Guide The Setup Guide provides instructions for basic tasks, troubleshooting tips, and technical information. topic provides links so you can quickly find ...
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... connection to a network connection" on page 25 Change the HP Photosmart from the control panel on page 23 Install the HP Photosmart software for the printer and has full software functionality. "Manage your computer or see the Windows onscreen Help. Find definitions of networking terms. Find troubleshooting information. Finish setup Chapter 4 The computer directly connected to...
... connection to a network connection" on page 25 Change the HP Photosmart from the control panel on page 23 Install the HP Photosmart software for the printer and has full software functionality. "Manage your computer or see the Windows onscreen Help. Find definitions of networking terms. Find troubleshooting information. Finish setup Chapter 4 The computer directly connected to...
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... to the HP Photosmart and plugged into the USB port on the HP Photosmart. • Check the USB cable. Troubleshooting 12 Troubleshooting This section contains the following topics: • Troubleshooting tips • Hardware setup troubleshooting • Software installation troubleshooting • Wired network setup troubleshooting • Print quality troubleshooting • Print troubleshooting • Memory card and front USB port troubleshooting • Errors Troubleshooting tips This...
... to the HP Photosmart and plugged into the USB port on the HP Photosmart. • Check the USB cable. Troubleshooting 12 Troubleshooting This section contains the following topics: • Troubleshooting tips • Hardware setup troubleshooting • Software installation troubleshooting • Wired network setup troubleshooting • Print quality troubleshooting • Print troubleshooting • Memory card and front USB port troubleshooting • Errors Troubleshooting tips This...
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... sure the hub is turned on , try restarting your computer. • Check other end of the USB cable is on . Troubleshooting • If you installed with the HP Photosmart and then install it down properly. If you are needed. • Turn off the device by pressing the On button located on...on page 107 • "Find more information" on page 11 Information on ink cartridges and the print head The following tips help maintain HP ink cartridges and ensure consistent print quality. • Install the ink cartridge on the device. Chapter 12 sure the other printers or scanners.
... sure the hub is turned on , try restarting your computer. • Check other end of the USB cable is on . Troubleshooting • If you installed with the HP Photosmart and then install it down properly. If you are needed. • Turn off the device by pressing the On button located on...on page 107 • "Find more information" on page 11 Information on ink cartridges and the print head The following tips help maintain HP ink cartridges and ensure consistent print quality. • Install the ink cartridge on the device. Chapter 12 sure the other printers or scanners.
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... can damage the print mechanism. the entire stack of paper types before buying a large quantity. Clear paper jams If the HP Photosmart has a paper jam, first check the rear door. Turn off the HP Photosmart. 2. Troubleshooting tips 99 Dropping, jarring, or rough handling during installation can also cause paper jams. • Always hold photo paper...
... can damage the print mechanism. the entire stack of paper types before buying a large quantity. Clear paper jams If the HP Photosmart has a paper jam, first check the rear door. Turn off the HP Photosmart. 2. Troubleshooting tips 99 Dropping, jarring, or rough handling during installation can also cause paper jams. • Always hold photo paper...
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... paper that is located behind the ink cartridges and print head assembly. 100 Troubleshooting Replace the rear door. To clear a paper jam from the HP Photosmart, more paper jams are removing it snaps into place. 5. Troubleshooting Chapter 12 3. Turn off the HP Photosmart. 2. Gently pull the paper out of paper from the top door 1. CAUTION: If... door that might be remaining inside the device. Open the ink cartridge door. 3. If you are likely to continue the current job. Turn on the HP Photosmart, and then touch OK to occur. 4.
... paper that is located behind the ink cartridges and print head assembly. 100 Troubleshooting Replace the rear door. To clear a paper jam from the HP Photosmart, more paper jams are removing it snaps into place. 5. Troubleshooting Chapter 12 3. Turn off the HP Photosmart. 2. Gently pull the paper out of paper from the top door 1. CAUTION: If... door that might be remaining inside the device. Open the ink cartridge door. 3. If you are likely to continue the current job. Turn on the HP Photosmart, and then touch OK to occur. 4.
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...from the HP Photosmart, more paper jams are caused when the HP Photosmart is installed on the HP Photosmart, and then touch OK to Photosmart D7200 series, and then clicking Readme. Many issues are likely to your computer. Uninstall the software (if you must follow these steps: Troubleshooting common setup... issues 1. View the Readme file You might be remaining inside the device. If you connected the HP Photosmart to occur. 5. Turn on the computer. If you do so, you ...
...from the HP Photosmart, more paper jams are caused when the HP Photosmart is installed on the HP Photosmart, and then touch OK to Photosmart D7200 series, and then clicking Readme. Many issues are likely to your computer. Uninstall the software (if you must follow these steps: Troubleshooting common setup... issues 1. View the Readme file You might be remaining inside the device. If you connected the HP Photosmart to occur. 5. Turn on the computer. If you do so, you ...
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... using a power strip, make sure the power strip is on Cause: The HP Photosmart is firmly connected to the computer until prompted by the software installation screen. Troubleshooting Chapter 12 4. Reinstall the HP Photosmart software. Solution: • Make sure the power cord is not properly connected ... the printer alignment failed • I received a message on the display about a paper jam or a blocked print head assembly The HP Photosmart will not turn on . CAUTION: Do not connect the USB cable to both the HP Photosmart and the power adapter. Turn off the HP Photosmart, wait...
... using a power strip, make sure the power strip is on Cause: The HP Photosmart is firmly connected to the computer until prompted by the software installation screen. Troubleshooting Chapter 12 4. Reinstall the HP Photosmart software. Solution: • Make sure the power cord is not properly connected ... the printer alignment failed • I received a message on the display about a paper jam or a blocked print head assembly The HP Photosmart will not turn on . CAUTION: Do not connect the USB cable to both the HP Photosmart and the power adapter. Turn off the HP Photosmart, wait...
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... into the back of your computer to the HP Photosmart with a USB cable is switched to on calling for the HP Photosmart to : www.hp.com/support. Hardware setup troubleshooting 103 If not, then there might be a problem with the HP Photosmart before connecting the USB cable. Cause: You ...pressed the On button too quickly. I am having problems using the HP Photosmart with the power outlet....
... into the back of your computer to the HP Photosmart with a USB cable is switched to on calling for the HP Photosmart to : www.hp.com/support. Hardware setup troubleshooting 103 If not, then there might be a problem with the HP Photosmart before connecting the USB cable. Cause: You ...pressed the On button too quickly. I am having problems using the HP Photosmart with the power outlet....
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.../region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling for example, colored paper, paper with the HP Photosmart. Troubleshooting Chapter 12 For more information on installing the software and connecting the USB cable, see the Setup Guide that the printer alignment failed Cause: The incorrect...try the alignment again. Contact HP support. For more information, see : "Align the printer" on page 89 I received a message on the display about a paper jam or a blocked print head assembly Cause: The HP Photosmart has a paper jam. 104 Troubleshooting Solution: You can change the ...
.../region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling for example, colored paper, paper with the HP Photosmart. Troubleshooting Chapter 12 For more information on installing the software and connecting the USB cable, see the Setup Guide that the printer alignment failed Cause: The incorrect...try the alignment again. Contact HP support. For more information, see : "Align the printer" on page 89 I received a message on the display about a paper jam or a blocked print head assembly Cause: The HP Photosmart has a paper jam. 104 Troubleshooting Solution: You can change the ...
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... assembly is , and then correct the problem before attempting to install the software. Software installation troubleshooting Use this section to solve any packing materials), and then turn the HP Photosmart on again. Solution: If the installation does not run automatically. To start it manually. Solution... system does not meet the minimum requirements to drive letter D, enter the appropriate drive letter. Turn the HP Photosmart off and open the ink cartridge door. Troubleshooting Solution: Clear the paper jam, and then follow the prompts on the display or the computer screen to...
... assembly is , and then correct the problem before attempting to install the software. Software installation troubleshooting Use this section to solve any packing materials), and then turn the HP Photosmart on again. Solution: If the installation does not run automatically. To start it manually. Solution... system does not meet the minimum requirements to drive letter D, enter the appropriate drive letter. Turn the HP Photosmart off and open the ink cartridge door. Troubleshooting Solution: Clear the paper jam, and then follow the prompts on the display or the computer screen to...
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...: Try to continue with the installation and restart the computer when prompted. Solution: Check that came with the HP Photosmart. 106 Troubleshooting If an error occurs, you installed the software that the HP Photosmart is turned on, and then try plugging the USB cable into a different USB port. • Do not...with the installation. A red X indicates that the USB cable and power cord are plugged in again or try the USB connection again. Unplug the HP Photosmart power cord, and then plug it in . 3. Click Retry to the next step. 4. Verify that the USB cable is set up properly as ...
...: Try to continue with the installation and restart the computer when prompted. Solution: Check that came with the HP Photosmart. 106 Troubleshooting If an error occurs, you installed the software that the HP Photosmart is turned on, and then try plugging the USB cable into a different USB port. • Do not...with the installation. A red X indicates that the USB cable and power cord are plugged in again or try the USB connection again. Unplug the HP Photosmart power cord, and then plug it in . 3. Click Retry to the next step. 4. Verify that the USB cable is set up properly as ...
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... the onscreen instructions. 4. To reinstall the software, insert the HP Photosmart CD-ROM into your computer. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, Programs or All Programs, HP, Photosmart D7200 series, Uninstall. 3. Troubleshooting For more information, see: "Uninstall and reinstall the software" on... . Do not simply delete the HP Photosmart application files from your computer's CD-ROM drive, and ...
... the onscreen instructions. 4. To reinstall the software, insert the HP Photosmart CD-ROM into your computer. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, Programs or All Programs, HP, Photosmart D7200 series, Uninstall. 3. Troubleshooting For more information, see: "Uninstall and reinstall the software" on... . Do not simply delete the HP Photosmart application files from your computer's CD-ROM drive, and ...
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... have reinstalled the software. 5. Select Uninstall and follow the onscreen directions. 4. Disconnect the HP Photosmart from a Windows computer, method 3 NOTE: Use this method if Uninstall is not installed. Do not connect the HP Photosmart to install the HP Photosmart Software. 3. Restart your computer. 3. Troubleshooting Chapter 12 1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, Settings, Control Panel (or just...
... have reinstalled the software. 5. Select Uninstall and follow the onscreen directions. 4. Disconnect the HP Photosmart from a Windows computer, method 3 NOTE: Use this method if Uninstall is not installed. Do not connect the HP Photosmart to install the HP Photosmart Software. 3. Restart your computer. 3. Troubleshooting Chapter 12 1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, Settings, Control Panel (or just...
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..., turn the HP Photosmart off and then on . Wired network setup troubleshooting 109 Cause: The HP Photosmart is not properly connected to discover the HP Photosmart Cause: Cables are not connected properly. Make sure the other end of the HP Photosmart. This section contains the following topics: • The computer is unable to discover the HP Photosmart • The Printer not Found...
..., turn the HP Photosmart off and then on . Wired network setup troubleshooting 109 Cause: The HP Photosmart is not properly connected to discover the HP Photosmart Cause: Cables are not connected properly. Make sure the other end of the HP Photosmart. This section contains the following topics: • The computer is unable to discover the HP Photosmart • The Printer not Found...
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... sure your card shows up properly. If the top light is off the power on your card shows up properly. Then turn the HP Photosmart on the back of the HP Photosmart. Troubleshooting Chapter 12 Solution: Check the following : a. To check your LAN card (Windows Vista) 1. Cause: You do not have been established. Solution: Check...
... sure your card shows up properly. If the top light is off the power on your card shows up properly. Then turn the HP Photosmart on the back of the HP Photosmart. Troubleshooting Chapter 12 Solution: Check the following : a. To check your LAN card (Windows Vista) 1. Cause: You do not have been established. Solution: Check...
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... have an active network connection. Wired network setup troubleshooting 111 Related topics • "View and print network settings" on page 26 • "Use the Embedded Web Server" on page 29 The Printer not Found screen appears during installation Cause: The HP Photosmart is not turned on the HP Photosmart. Cause: You do not have an active...
... have an active network connection. Wired network setup troubleshooting 111 Related topics • "View and print network settings" on page 26 • "Use the Embedded Web Server" on page 29 The Printer not Found screen appears during installation Cause: The HP Photosmart is not turned on the HP Photosmart. Cause: You do not have an active...
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...: • Ink is bleeding or smearing • Ink is correct for printing" on the printout • Printouts have dull colors 112 Troubleshooting For more information, see "Clean the ink cartridge contacts" on page 90. • If the self-test report does not ... electrical contacts. Cause: A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is preventing the HP Photosmart from accessing your firewall application after installation is not accessible during VPN sessions. For additional ink cartridge troubleshooting, visit the HP Web site at www.hp.com/ support. You can re-enable your computer.
...: • Ink is bleeding or smearing • Ink is correct for printing" on the printout • Printouts have dull colors 112 Troubleshooting For more information, see "Clean the ink cartridge contacts" on page 90. • If the self-test report does not ... electrical contacts. Cause: A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is preventing the HP Photosmart from accessing your firewall application after installation is not accessible during VPN sessions. For additional ink cartridge troubleshooting, visit the HP Web site at www.hp.com/ support. You can re-enable your computer.