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Contents Work with ink cartridges...102 Replace the ink cartridges 102 Align the printer...105 Clean the print head...106 Clean the ink cartridge contacts 107 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 108 Clean the HP Photosmart...108 Self-maintenance sounds...109 Reduce energy consumption when the HP Photosmart is off 109 Turn off the HP Photosmart...109 11 Shop...
Contents Work with ink cartridges...102 Replace the ink cartridges 102 Align the printer...105 Clean the print head...106 Clean the ink cartridge contacts 107 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 108 Clean the HP Photosmart...108 Self-maintenance sounds...109 Reduce energy consumption when the HP Photosmart is off 109 Turn off the HP Photosmart...109 11 Shop...
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... • Display icons • Display sleep state • Menu overview • Enter text using the visual keyboard • Use the HP Photosmart Software The HP Photosmart at a glance Overview Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Description On Ink cartridge door Color graphics display (also referred to as the display) Control panel Memory card slots and Photo light Front USB port Photo...
... • Display icons • Display sleep state • Menu overview • Enter text using the visual keyboard • Use the HP Photosmart Software The HP Photosmart at a glance Overview Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Description On Ink cartridge door Color graphics display (also referred to as the display) Control panel Memory card slots and Photo light Front USB port Photo...
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...will need to the front USB port. If the ink level for all ink cartridges is less than 50% full, the ink cartridge icons do not appear on the display. Indicates that an HP bt450, Printer and PC Adapter with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology is a wired network connection. ... back on the display. The color of the icon corresponds to the color of the ink cartridge, and the fill level of the icon corresponds to provide important information about the HP Photosmart. Icon Purpose Shows the ink cartridge status. Shows that an unknown ink cartridge is nearly empty, and will ...
...will need to the front USB port. If the ink level for all ink cartridges is less than 50% full, the ink cartridge icons do not appear on the display. Indicates that an HP bt450, Printer and PC Adapter with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology is a wired network connection. ... back on the display. The color of the icon corresponds to the color of the ink cartridge, and the fill level of the icon corresponds to provide important information about the HP Photosmart. Icon Purpose Shows the ink cartridge status. Shows that an unknown ink cartridge is nearly empty, and will ...
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... visual keyboard. • To enter symbols, touch .@! When you are available. Overview Enter text using the visual keyboard 1. Use the HP Photosmart Software The HP Photosmart Software provides a fast and easy way to enter text. It is available when you need to make prints of the last six topics,...You can enter text or symbols by using the visual keyboard You can also access this menu through the Setup menu. Insert Ink Cartridges Load Paper Load Paper in Photo Tray Paper Jam How Do I Error Messages General Troubleshooting Networking Troubleshooting Use Memory Cards Get Support...
... visual keyboard. • To enter symbols, touch .@! When you are available. Overview Enter text using the visual keyboard 1. Use the HP Photosmart Software The HP Photosmart Software provides a fast and easy way to enter text. It is available when you need to make prints of the last six topics,...You can enter text or symbols by using the visual keyboard You can also access this menu through the Setup menu. Insert Ink Cartridges Load Paper Load Paper in Photo Tray Paper Jam How Do I Error Messages General Troubleshooting Networking Troubleshooting Use Memory Cards Get Support...
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... print from your ink cartridges. 24 Finish setting up the HP Photosmart Use a Bluetooth® connection to the factory defaults. With a Bluetooth connection you can access many of the HP Photosmart Bluetooth settings returned to print images from a Bluetoothenabled computer without using a cable. For example, you can check the printer status, as well as indicated by...
... print from your ink cartridges. 24 Finish setting up the HP Photosmart Use a Bluetooth® connection to the factory defaults. With a Bluetooth connection you can access many of the HP Photosmart Bluetooth settings returned to print images from a Bluetoothenabled computer without using a cable. For example, you can check the printer status, as well as indicated by...
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Insert the stack of paper into the main input tray. You could push the paper too far forward, causing the HP Photosmart to the diagram engraved in place. Slide the paper-width and paper-length guides inward until it stops. make sure the stack of paper fits ...within the main input tray and is servicing the ink cartridges or otherwise engaged in a task, the paper stop at the edges of the paper-width guide. Do not overload the main input tray; 3. CAUTION: Make sure that the HP Photosmart is idle and silent when you are using letterhead, insert the...
Insert the stack of paper into the main input tray. You could push the paper too far forward, causing the HP Photosmart to the diagram engraved in place. Slide the paper-width and paper-length guides inward until it stops. make sure the stack of paper fits ...within the main input tray and is servicing the ink cartridges or otherwise engaged in a task, the paper stop at the edges of the paper-width guide. Do not overload the main input tray; 3. CAUTION: Make sure that the HP Photosmart is idle and silent when you are using letterhead, insert the...
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...HP Photosmart prints a self-test report, which contains the following topics: • Print a self-test report • Print forms Print a self-test report If you need to print self-test reports. If the color blocks still show print quality problems after cleaning the print head, align the printer...approximate ink level of each installed ink cartridge, the status of each ink cartridge, the date each cartridge was installed, and the date each cartridge will expire. • Print quality pattern: displays six color blocks, representing each of color indicate there are no print quality ...
...HP Photosmart prints a self-test report, which contains the following topics: • Print a self-test report • Print forms Print a self-test report If you need to print self-test reports. If the color blocks still show print quality problems after cleaning the print head, align the printer...approximate ink level of each installed ink cartridge, the status of each ink cartridge, the date each cartridge was installed, and the date each cartridge will expire. • Print quality pattern: displays six color blocks, representing each of color indicate there are no print quality ...
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... shows the estimated ink levels of different ways, including in the initialization process, which prepares the device and cartridges for keeping the HP Photosmart in the ink cartridges. Maintain the HP Photosmart 101 Maintain the HP Photosmart NOTE: The HP Photosmart can easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you might need to replace, align, or clean...
... shows the estimated ink levels of different ways, including in the initialization process, which prepares the device and cartridges for keeping the HP Photosmart in the ink cartridges. Maintain the HP Photosmart 101 Maintain the HP Photosmart NOTE: The HP Photosmart can easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you might need to replace, align, or clean...
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... on the page. 102 Maintain the HP Photosmart Maintain the HP Photosmart NOTE: You can also print a self-test report to see if ink cartridges might need to replace ink cartridges. TIP: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. The ink in these instructions... topics: • Replace the ink cartridges • Align the printer • Clean the print head • Clean the ink cartridge contacts • Remove ink from the HP Photosmart, you do not already have replacement ink cartridges for the ink cartridges appear. If prompted, choose your country...
... on the page. 102 Maintain the HP Photosmart Maintain the HP Photosmart NOTE: You can also print a self-test report to see if ink cartridges might need to replace ink cartridges. TIP: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. The ink in these instructions... topics: • Replace the ink cartridges • Align the printer • Clean the print head • Clean the ink cartridge contacts • Remove ink from the HP Photosmart, you do not already have replacement ink cartridges for the ink cartridges appear. If prompted, choose your country...
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... as yellow, light cyan (blue), cyan, light magenta (pink), or magenta, lift the appropriate latch in the center area. 1 Ink cartridge latch for the black ink cartridge 2 Ink cartridge latches for the color ink cartridges Work with ink cartridges 103 Maintain the HP Photosmart If you want to replace, and then lift the latch. To replace the ink...
... as yellow, light cyan (blue), cyan, light magenta (pink), or magenta, lift the appropriate latch in the center area. 1 Ink cartridge latch for the black ink cartridge 2 Ink cartridge latches for the color ink cartridges Work with ink cartridges 103 Maintain the HP Photosmart If you want to replace, and then lift the latch. To replace the ink...
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Match the color and pattern of its packaging, and then, holding it by the handle, push the ink cartridge into the empty slot. Remove the new ink cartridge from its slot to the color and pattern on the print carriage. 6. Close the latch and make sure it . 5. Chapter 10 4. Pull the ink cartridge toward you out of the ink cartridge to remove it is secure. 104 Maintain the HP Photosmart Maintain the HP Photosmart
Match the color and pattern of its packaging, and then, holding it by the handle, push the ink cartridge into the empty slot. Remove the new ink cartridge from its slot to the color and pattern on the print carriage. 6. Close the latch and make sure it . 5. Chapter 10 4. Pull the ink cartridge toward you out of the ink cartridge to remove it is secure. 104 Maintain the HP Photosmart Maintain the HP Photosmart
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... to ensure excellent print quality. If print quality problems persist after aligning the printer, try the alignment again. Work with ink cartridges 105 Maintain the HP Photosmart Repeat steps 3 through any of the blocks of color. You might have a defective sensor or ink cartridge. Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the input...
... to ensure excellent print quality. If print quality problems persist after aligning the printer, try the alignment again. Work with ink cartridges 105 Maintain the HP Photosmart Repeat steps 3 through any of the blocks of color. You might have a defective sensor or ink cartridge. Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the input...
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.... If it . Squeeze the bottom of -warranty date, contact HP support to clean the ink cartridge contacts. Do not touch the copper-colored contacts with ink cartridges 107 Maintain the HP Photosmart Remove the affected ink cartridge and look at a time. NOTE: Do not remove multiple ink cartridges at the same time. Work with your hands or anything...
.... If it . Squeeze the bottom of -warranty date, contact HP support to clean the ink cartridge contacts. Do not touch the copper-colored contacts with ink cartridges 107 Maintain the HP Photosmart Remove the affected ink cartridge and look at a time. NOTE: Do not remove multiple ink cartridges at the same time. Work with your hands or anything...
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...colored contacts. Wash the fabric in -Ones (Q6260A) that provides everything needed to remove ink from the control panel and the interior of the HP Photosmart does not require cleaning. Repeat if necessary for Inkjet Printers and All-in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Gently close the ink cartridge... door. Chapter 10 6. Place the ink cartridge back into the empty slot and ...
...colored contacts. Wash the fabric in -Ones (Q6260A) that provides everything needed to remove ink from the control panel and the interior of the HP Photosmart does not require cleaning. Repeat if necessary for Inkjet Printers and All-in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Gently close the ink cartridge... door. Chapter 10 6. Place the ink cartridge back into the empty slot and ...
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... prompts to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. You will see a list of ink cartridge numbers, see the printed documentation that came with the HP Photosmart to HP SureSupply. NOTE: You can also use the software that came with the HP Photosmart. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. 3. The ink cartridge reorder numbers appear. 4. Click Order Online...
... prompts to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. You will see a list of ink cartridge numbers, see the printed documentation that came with the HP Photosmart to HP SureSupply. NOTE: You can also use the software that came with the HP Photosmart. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. 3. The ink cartridge reorder numbers appear. 4. Click Order Online...
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...are not communicating with each other, try the following topics: • Communication problems over a USB connection • Information on ink cartridges and the print head • Information on paper • Clear paper jams • View the Readme file Communication problems over a... page 145. Verify that the cable does not exceed 3 meters (9.8 feet) in length. • Check the connection from the HP Photosmart to your computer. Make Troubleshooting 113 Troubleshooting 12 Troubleshooting This section contains the following topics: • Troubleshooting tips • Hardware setup...
...are not communicating with each other, try the following topics: • Communication problems over a USB connection • Information on ink cartridges and the print head • Information on paper • Clear paper jams • View the Readme file Communication problems over a... page 145. Verify that the cable does not exceed 3 meters (9.8 feet) in length. • Check the connection from the HP Photosmart to your computer. Make Troubleshooting 113 Troubleshooting 12 Troubleshooting This section contains the following topics: • Troubleshooting tips • Hardware setup...
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...If you turn off and then on again. If you have replacement cartridges available to disconnect older products from the HP Photosmart. Doing these actions will prevent ink leaking from the HP Photosmart until they are connecting the HP Photosmart through a USB hub, make sure you check the connections, try ...cartridge on or before the install by pressing the On button located on the device. Also, make sure the hub is on, try restarting your computer. • Check other end of the USB cable is plugged into a USB port on your computer. Chapter 12 sure the other printers...
...If you turn off and then on again. If you have replacement cartridges available to disconnect older products from the HP Photosmart. Doing these actions will prevent ink leaking from the HP Photosmart until they are connecting the HP Photosmart through a USB hub, make sure you check the connections, try ...cartridge on or before the install by pressing the On button located on the device. Also, make sure the hub is on, try restarting your computer. • Check other end of the USB cable is plugged into a USB port on your computer. Chapter 12 sure the other printers...
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...paper type that stretches easily. The paper might start to prevent bleeding over time from the rear door 1. Turn off the HP Photosmart. 2. Clear paper jams If the HP Photosmart has a paper jam, first check the rear door. Dropping, jarring, or rough handling during installation can cause temporary printing ... • Do not leave unused photo paper in a storage book to curl, which might reduce the quality of the cartridges. • Handle ink cartridges carefully. When you plan to use paper that is designed to print, remove only the paper you are designed for maximum ...
...paper type that stretches easily. The paper might start to prevent bleeding over time from the rear door 1. Turn off the HP Photosmart. 2. Clear paper jams If the HP Photosmart has a paper jam, first check the rear door. Dropping, jarring, or rough handling during installation can cause temporary printing ... • Do not leave unused photo paper in a storage book to curl, which might reduce the quality of the cartridges. • Handle ink cartridges carefully. When you plan to use paper that is designed to print, remove only the paper you are designed for maximum ...
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... jam from the rollers, check the rollers and wheels for torn pieces of paper that is located behind the ink cartridges and print head assembly. 116 Troubleshooting Turn off the HP Photosmart. 2. If you are likely to continue the current job. Gently pull the paper out of paper from the... HP Photosmart, more paper jams are removing it snaps into place. 5. Turn on the HP Photosmart, and then touch OK to occur. 4. Troubleshooting Chapter 12 3. CAUTION: If the paper tears when you...
... jam from the rollers, check the rollers and wheels for torn pieces of paper that is located behind the ink cartridges and print head assembly. 116 Troubleshooting Turn off the HP Photosmart. 2. If you are likely to continue the current job. Gently pull the paper out of paper from the... HP Photosmart, more paper jams are removing it snaps into place. 5. Turn on the HP Photosmart, and then touch OK to occur. 4. Troubleshooting Chapter 12 3. CAUTION: If the paper tears when you...
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Close the top door. 6. Close the ink cartridge door. 7. You can access the Readme ... are removing it ). 3. Hardware setup troubleshooting This section contains hardware troubleshooting information for torn pieces of the HP Photosmart software CD-ROM. Troubleshooting 4. Uninstall the software (if you to the computer using a USB cable before...the rollers, check the rollers and wheels for the HP Photosmart. Disconnect the USB cable from the HP Photosmart, more paper jams are caused when the HP Photosmart is installed on the HP Photosmart, and then touch OK to occur. 5. Many...
Close the top door. 6. Close the ink cartridge door. 7. You can access the Readme ... are removing it ). 3. Hardware setup troubleshooting This section contains hardware troubleshooting information for torn pieces of the HP Photosmart software CD-ROM. Troubleshooting 4. Uninstall the software (if you to the computer using a USB cable before...the rollers, check the rollers and wheels for the HP Photosmart. Disconnect the USB cable from the HP Photosmart, more paper jams are caused when the HP Photosmart is installed on the HP Photosmart, and then touch OK to occur. 5. Many...