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... 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 for ink supplies...111 12 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips...113 Communication problems over a USB connection 113 Information ...
... 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 for ink supplies...111 12 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips...113 Communication problems over a USB connection 113 Information ...
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This Web site offers technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information. 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 page 113 in ... tasks. • The HP Photosmart overview topic provides general information about the main features of resources, both printed and onscreen, that provide information about resolving errors you might not be found in order. If you have problems during setup, check the ...
This Web site offers technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information. 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 page 113 in ... tasks. • The HP Photosmart overview topic provides general information about the main features of resources, both printed and onscreen, that provide information about resolving errors you might not be found in order. If you have problems during setup, check the ...
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... problems after cleaning and aligning, contact HP support. • History log: contains information that might be used for diagnostic purposes 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 ..., even blocks of color indicate there are no print quality problems. When streaks are displayed or there are experiencing problems with printing, print a self-test report before you replace the ink cartridges. Print reports and forms 9 Print reports and forms The HP Photosmart enables you to call...
... problems after cleaning and aligning, contact HP support. • History log: contains information that might be used for diagnostic purposes 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 ..., even blocks of color indicate there are no print quality problems. When streaks are displayed or there are experiencing problems with printing, print a self-test report before you replace the ink cartridges. Print reports and forms 9 Print reports and forms The HP Photosmart enables you to call...
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The HP Photosmart also aligns the print head during the initial setup. You might have print quality problems after aligning and cleaning, contact HP support. Touch Align Printer. 5. NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the input tray when you might want to use this feature when the self-test report shows streaking or white lines...
The HP Photosmart also aligns the print head during the initial setup. You might have print quality problems after aligning and cleaning, contact HP support. Touch Align Printer. 5. NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the input tray when you might want to use this feature when the self-test report shows streaking or white lines...
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...from the Print Properties dialog box. Follow the prompts until you are satisfied with the quality of color. To clean the print head from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Click the Device Services tab. 4. The Printer Toolbox appears. 3. Click the Device Services tab. 4. Touch Setup on the display. 3. ... plain white paper into the input tray. 2. If print quality problems persist after you can recycle or discard. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. Click Align the Printer. To clean the print head from the Print Properties dialog box....
...from the Print Properties dialog box. Follow the prompts until you are satisfied with the quality of color. To clean the print head from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Click the Device Services tab. 4. The Printer Toolbox appears. 3. Click the Device Services tab. 4. Touch Setup on the display. 3. ... plain white paper into the input tray. 2. If print quality problems persist after you can recycle or discard. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. Click Align the Printer. To clean the print head from the Print Properties dialog box....
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... wrong measurements are showing in menus on the display • I received a message on the display that the printer alignment failed • I am having problems 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.
... wrong measurements are showing in menus on the display • I received a message on the display that the printer alignment failed • I am having problems 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.
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... setting up the HP Photosmart and connecting it to discover the HP Photosmart • The Printer not Found screen appears during installation Network troubleshooting 125 Troubleshooting Cause: The HP Photosmart is securely plugged into a USB port on your computer. Solution: Turn the computer on . Verify that came with the HP Photosmart. Network troubleshooting This section addresses problems you might encounter...
... setting up the HP Photosmart and connecting it to discover the HP Photosmart • The Printer not Found screen appears during installation Network troubleshooting 125 Troubleshooting Cause: The HP Photosmart is securely plugged into a USB port on your computer. Solution: Turn the computer on . Verify that came with the HP Photosmart. Network troubleshooting This section addresses problems you might encounter...
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...have to network during setup • Invalid WEP key during wireless setup • Invalid passphrase during wireless setup • The Printer Not Found screen appears during VPN sessions. See the user guide that came with the installation. You can re-enable your ...and temporarily disabling your firewall before proceeding with your computer. NOTE: The HP Photosmart is too far from accessing your wireless router for specific error messages. Wireless setup troubleshooting This section addresses problems you do not see the documentation provided with the firewall software. When you...
...have to network during setup • Invalid WEP key during wireless setup • Invalid passphrase during wireless setup • The Printer Not Found screen appears during VPN sessions. See the user guide that came with the installation. You can re-enable your ...and temporarily disabling your firewall before proceeding with your computer. NOTE: The HP Photosmart is too far from accessing your wireless router for specific error messages. Wireless setup troubleshooting This section addresses problems you do not see the documentation provided with the firewall software. When you...
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... Solution: Temporarily disable the VPN before reinstalling the HP Photosmart software. Cause: A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is complete. Cause: The HP Photosmart is correct for printing" on page 107. • If the self-test report does not show a problem, investigate other causes, such as the image file ...If you are missing lines when you are having problems with genuine HP ink cartridges. • Check the device settings to make sure that the print mode and paper selection is not turned on. Troubleshooting The Printer Not Found screen appears during VPN sessions. If ...
... Solution: Temporarily disable the VPN before reinstalling the HP Photosmart software. Cause: A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is complete. Cause: The HP Photosmart is correct for printing" on page 107. • If the self-test report does not show a problem, investigate other causes, such as the image file ...If you are missing lines when you are having problems with genuine HP ink cartridges. • Check the device settings to make sure that the print mode and paper selection is not turned on. Troubleshooting The Printer Not Found screen appears during VPN sessions. If ...
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Solution: Use HP Premium Papers or any problems. If the color blocks show print quality problems, perform a printer alignment. For more information, see: • "Clean the print head" on page 106 • "Print a self-test report" on page 99 • "Align the printer" on page 105 Cause: The paper is appropriate for the HP Photosmart. Solution: If the paper...
Solution: Use HP Premium Papers or any problems. If the color blocks show print quality problems, perform a printer alignment. For more information, see: • "Clean the print head" on page 106 • "Print a self-test report" on page 99 • "Align the printer" on page 105 Cause: The paper is appropriate for the HP Photosmart. Solution: If the paper...
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...The text edges are using non-HP ink. If the problem persists after time. Always make sure the paper you easily produce great results, time after cleaning and aligning, contact HP support for information on the HP Photosmart is flat. Genuine HP ink cartridges are printing on page...page 67 Cause: The print quality setting on calling for any problems. If the color blocks show print quality problems, perform a printer alignment. Printer service or repairs required as Best, Maximum dpi, or High Resolution. Solution: HP recommends that the light blue, gray, or brown hues in the...
...The text edges are using non-HP ink. If the problem persists after time. Always make sure the paper you easily produce great results, time after cleaning and aligning, contact HP support for information on the HP Photosmart is flat. Genuine HP ink cartridges are printing on page...page 67 Cause: The print quality setting on calling for any problems. If the color blocks show print quality problems, perform a printer alignment. Printer service or repairs required as Best, Maximum dpi, or High Resolution. Solution: HP recommends that the light blue, gray, or brown hues in the...
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... high-quality paper in the input tray and print the image with the HP Photosmart or another software application to be cleaned. Cause: The print head needs to the use the software you use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. For more information, see : • "Clean...warranty. For best results when printing images, use genuine HP ink cartridges. Check the color blocks in the report for any problems. If the color blocks show print quality problems, perform a printer alignment. If the problem persists after time. Genuine HP ink cartridges are dull or fuzzy. Solution: Make ...
... high-quality paper in the input tray and print the image with the HP Photosmart or another software application to be cleaned. Cause: The print head needs to the use the software you use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. For more information, see : • "Clean...warranty. For best results when printing images, use genuine HP ink cartridges. Check the color blocks in the report for any problems. If the color blocks show print quality problems, perform a printer alignment. If the problem persists after time. Genuine HP ink cartridges are dull or fuzzy. Solution: Make ...
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... the report for help . If the problem persists after cleaning and aligning, contact HP support for any problems. If the color blocks show print quality problems, perform a printer alignment. Cause: The Paper Type setting is not suitable for help . If the problem persists after cleaning and aligning, contact HP support for the HP Photosmart. For more information, see : "Information on...
... the report for help . If the problem persists after cleaning and aligning, contact HP support for any problems. If the color blocks show print quality problems, perform a printer alignment. Cause: The Paper Type setting is not suitable for help . If the problem persists after cleaning and aligning, contact HP support for the HP Photosmart. For more information, see : "Information on...
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...Print quality troubleshooting 137 For best results when printing images, use the software you are printing on calling for the HP Photosmart. If the problem persists, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. For more information, see : • "Clean the print head" on page 106... • "Print a self-test report" on page 99 • "Align the printer" on is not suitable for technical support. For more information, see : "Set the paper type for the HP Photosmart...
...Print quality troubleshooting 137 For best results when printing images, use the software you are printing on calling for the HP Photosmart. If the problem persists, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. For more information, see : • "Clean the print head" on page 106... • "Print a self-test report" on page 99 • "Align the printer" on is not suitable for technical support. For more information, see : "Set the paper type for the HP Photosmart...
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... properly connected to the computer, communication errors can occur. Press the On button to the HP Photosmart, check the status of the printer driver has changed. 140 Troubleshooting For more information, see : "Communication problems over a USB connection" on the HP Photosmart. Plug the power cord back in the input tray. Solution: Look at the On button...
... properly connected to the computer, communication errors can occur. Press the On button to the HP Photosmart, check the status of the printer driver has changed. 140 Troubleshooting For more information, see : "Communication problems over a USB connection" on the HP Photosmart. Plug the power cord back in the input tray. Solution: Look at the On button...
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...115 Cause: The print head assembly has stalled. Chapter 12 Solution: Make sure the HP Photosmart is the selected printer in the File menu of your software application. For more information, see : "Communication problems over a USB connection" on again. Make sure the USB cable is connected to the... HP Photosmart and the computer as the default printer to ensure that are secure, and nothing has printed several minutes ...
...115 Cause: The print head assembly has stalled. Chapter 12 Solution: Make sure the HP Photosmart is the selected printer in the File menu of your software application. For more information, see : "Communication problems over a USB connection" on again. Make sure the USB cable is connected to the... HP Photosmart and the computer as the default printer to ensure that are secure, and nothing has printed several minutes ...
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... Cause: The photo paper might be too much paper loaded in an extremely high- Follow the prompts on again. Cause: There might be using the printer in the photo tray. Cause: Two or more pieces of paper against a flat surface, and reload the paper into the photo tray and try printing... is empty or there are blocking the print head assembly (including any packing materials), and then turn the HP Photosmart on the display or the computer screen to continue your print job. Photo tray problem Cause: There is no higher than the top of the curl until the paper lies flat. make sure...
... Cause: The photo paper might be too much paper loaded in an extremely high- Follow the prompts on again. Cause: There might be using the printer in the photo tray. Cause: Two or more pieces of paper against a flat surface, and reload the paper into the photo tray and try printing... is empty or there are blocking the print head assembly (including any packing materials), and then turn the HP Photosmart on the display or the computer screen to continue your print job. Photo tray problem Cause: There is no higher than the top of the curl until the paper lies flat. make sure...
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...have color or photo paper loaded in the input tray. For more information, see: "Replace the ink cartridges" on the display to continue. Solution: The indicated ink cartridge(s) cannot be replaced • Ink cartridge problem •...cartridge(s) with the appropriate ink Errors 161 The HP Photosmart cannot continue printing until the indicated ink cartridge(s) are expired • Ink expiration near • Non-HP ink • Original HP ink depleted • Print head assembly is ...8226; The following is loaded in the input tray when the printer aligns, the calibration might fail.
...have color or photo paper loaded in the input tray. For more information, see: "Replace the ink cartridges" on the display to continue. Solution: The indicated ink cartridge(s) cannot be replaced • Ink cartridge problem •...cartridge(s) with the appropriate ink Errors 161 The HP Photosmart cannot continue printing until the indicated ink cartridge(s) are expired • Ink expiration near • Non-HP ink • Original HP ink depleted • Print head assembly is ...8226; The following is loaded in the input tray when the printer aligns, the calibration might fail.
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...choose paper 55 clean ink cartridge contacts 107 print head 106 color dull 136 smeared 134 color graphics display 10 color tone, change in print 69 Browsing photos 18 buttons, control... supported Bluetooth adapter 21 Ethernet 21 printer sharing 26 control panel buttons 10 features 10 country/region, set 17 crop photos 93 customer support HP Quick Exchange Service (Japan) 172 ... 72 brightness, change in print 69 communication mode 48 communication problems test failed 158 two-way communication lost 160 computer-to the HP Photosmart 21 passkey authentication 22 print from a computer 24 radio, ...
...choose paper 55 clean ink cartridge contacts 107 print head 106 color dull 136 smeared 134 color graphics display 10 color tone, change in print 69 Browsing photos 18 buttons, control... supported Bluetooth adapter 21 Ethernet 21 printer sharing 26 control panel buttons 10 features 10 country/region, set 17 crop photos 93 customer support HP Quick Exchange Service (Japan) 172 ... 72 brightness, change in print 69 communication mode 48 communication problems test failed 158 two-way communication lost 160 computer-to the HP Photosmart 21 passkey authentication 22 print from a computer 24 radio, ...
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... defaults, restore 19 fax paper width incorrect 158 poor quality printouts 132 volume 18 fax problems poor print quality 132 smeared ink 132 FCC statement 179 file invalid name 153 supported formats... 63 H hardware address 47 hardware address (802.3 wired) 45 help menu 12 hostname 44, 51 HP Photosmart send images 90 I images crop 93 rotate 94 zoom 93 improper shutdown 160 infrastructure mode 29 ink ...63 legal paper 58 letter paper 58 transparencies 63 M MAC address 45, 47 maintenance align printer 105 check ink levels 101 clean print head 106 replace ink cartridges 102 restore factory defaults...
... defaults, restore 19 fax paper width incorrect 158 poor quality printouts 132 volume 18 fax problems poor print quality 132 smeared ink 132 FCC statement 179 file invalid name 153 supported formats... 63 H hardware address 47 hardware address (802.3 wired) 45 help menu 12 hostname 44, 51 HP Photosmart send images 90 I images crop 93 rotate 94 zoom 93 improper shutdown 160 infrastructure mode 29 ink ...63 legal paper 58 letter paper 58 transparencies 63 M MAC address 45, 47 maintenance align printer 105 check ink levels 101 clean print head 106 replace ink cartridges 102 restore factory defaults...