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... Support ...74 Security and privacy ...74 To gain access to HP Instant Support 75 myPrintMileage ...75 How Do I...76 Printer Services tab ...77 Using the HP Printer Utility (Macintosh 78 Viewing the HP Printer Utility panels 78 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips and resources ...80 General troubleshooting tips ...81 Printing a demo ... or incorrect 88 Check margin settings 88 The printer may be in Ink-backup Printing Mode 88 Verify the ink levels of the print cartridges 88 The print cartridges may need to be cleaned 88 Check color print settings 88 Check the print location and ...
... Support ...74 Security and privacy ...74 To gain access to HP Instant Support 75 myPrintMileage ...75 How Do I...76 Printer Services tab ...77 Using the HP Printer Utility (Macintosh 78 Viewing the HP Printer Utility panels 78 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips and resources ...80 General troubleshooting tips ...81 Printing a demo ... or incorrect 88 Check margin settings 88 The printer may be in Ink-backup Printing Mode 88 Verify the ink levels of the print cartridges 88 The print cartridges may need to be cleaned 88 Check color print settings 88 Check the print location and ...
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...project 93 Check the paper type setting 93 Check the print cartridges 93 Colors are printed as black and white 93 Check the print settings 93 The printer is printing in Ink-backup Printing Mode 93 Wrong colors are printing ...93 Check the print settings 93 Check the print cartridges 93... Printout shows bleeding colors 93 Check the print settings 93 Check the print cartridges 93 Colors do not line up properly 94...
...project 93 Check the paper type setting 93 Check the print cartridges 93 Colors are printed as black and white 93 Check the print settings 93 The printer is printing in Ink-backup Printing Mode 93 Wrong colors are printing ...93 Check the print settings 93 Check the print cartridges 93... Printout shows bleeding colors 93 Check the print settings 93 Check the print cartridges 93 Colors do not line up properly 94...
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... paper - Print high-quality panoramic photographs with HP media. ● Cancel button - Special features This printer is equipped with one print cartridge when the other print cartridge runs out of ink. ● Color management - Use the printer software to print up to the myPrintMileage Web ...site, documentation, and online help for solving printer problems. ● Panoramic printing - The printer goes into a low-power, energy-efficient ...
... paper - Print high-quality panoramic photographs with HP media. ● Cancel button - Special features This printer is equipped with one print cartridge when the other print cartridge runs out of ink. ● Color management - Use the printer software to print up to the myPrintMileage Web ...site, documentation, and online help for solving printer problems. ● Panoramic printing - The printer goes into a low-power, energy-efficient ...
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...● Using print cartridges and accessories - Explains six-ink printing, which keeps track of Conformity - Describes the printer parts and explains how to connect using a USB or a parallel cable, and how to install the printer software, how to connect to print on various media ... Printing and loading media - Helps you solve common printer problems such as paper jams or software installation issues, and printing problems such as ink level information, print cartridge maintenance, and links to troubleshooting instructions), HP Instant Support, and the myPrintMileage Web site (which ...
...● Using print cartridges and accessories - Explains six-ink printing, which keeps track of Conformity - Describes the printer parts and explains how to connect using a USB or a parallel cable, and how to install the printer software, how to connect to print on various media ... Printing and loading media - Helps you solve common printer problems such as paper jams or software installation issues, and printing problems such as ink level information, print cartridge maintenance, and links to troubleshooting instructions), HP Instant Support, and the myPrintMileage Web site (which ...
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...information about print cartridge ink levels and access to printer maintenance services. See Printing a diagnostics page on the Starter CD. ● Toolbox - Provides the latest printer software, product and support information. During the warranty period, this guide from the printer driver. ● HP Printer Utility (Macintosh) ...for the product You can obtain product information and further troubleshooting resources that are not included in the printer driver. See HP Telephone Support on page 79 ● Diagnostics page - Helps you create customized installation packages, an ...
...information about print cartridge ink levels and access to printer maintenance services. See Printing a diagnostics page on the Starter CD. ● Toolbox - Provides the latest printer software, product and support information. During the warranty period, this guide from the printer driver. ● HP Printer Utility (Macintosh) ...for the product You can obtain product information and further troubleshooting resources that are not included in the printer driver. See HP Telephone Support on page 79 ● Diagnostics page - Helps you create customized installation packages, an ...
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See Supported print cartridges on the printer, open the top cover, and lift the print latch. If you are installing a new print cartridge, remove the print cartridge from its package, and then ... cartridge, grasp the installed print cartridge and slide it out of the printer before removing or installing print cartridges. 2. To ensure you are replacing. CAUTION: To prevent clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections, do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts, and do not remove the copper contacts. 20...
See Supported print cartridges on the printer, open the top cover, and lift the print latch. If you are installing a new print cartridge, remove the print cartridge from its package, and then ... cartridge, grasp the installed print cartridge and slide it out of the printer before removing or installing print cartridges. 2. To ensure you are replacing. CAUTION: To prevent clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections, do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts, and do not remove the copper contacts. 20...
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... the Toolbox from the Toolbox or the printer driver. 1. See Using the HP Printer Utility (Macintosh) on page 39.) 22 Chapter 3 Using print cartridges and accessories ENWW Check the ink level before proceeding to air for long periods of ink, replace it can clean the print cartridges... from the Printer Properties settings. If the cartridge is ...
... the Toolbox from the Toolbox or the printer driver. 1. See Using the HP Printer Utility (Macintosh) on page 39.) 22 Chapter 3 Using print cartridges and accessories ENWW Check the ink level before proceeding to air for long periods of ink, replace it can clean the print cartridges... from the Printer Properties settings. If the cartridge is ...
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...If there is removed from the print cartridge, do not attempt to install the print cartridge in the input tray on page 36.) 2. Open the HP Printer Utility. 3. In the Configuration Settings area, select Clean. 4. Storing the print cartridges When a cartridge is still a problem in the Print Cartridge Protector... tape has been removed from the printer, store it in an airtight plastic container or in the printout, either the print cartridge is still a problem in an airtight plastic container, make sure that the tri-color, photo, and gray photo ink nozzles face down and that the black...
...If there is removed from the print cartridge, do not attempt to install the print cartridge in the input tray on page 36.) 2. Open the HP Printer Utility. 3. In the Configuration Settings area, select Clean. 4. Storing the print cartridges When a cartridge is still a problem in the Print Cartridge Protector... tape has been removed from the printer, store it in an airtight plastic container or in the printout, either the print cartridge is still a problem in an airtight plastic container, make sure that the tri-color, photo, and gray photo ink nozzles face down and that the black...
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... single print cartridge NOTE: To place the printer in the Print Cartridge Protector 1. Insert the print cartridge into the protector and snap it , you can still print with a single print cartridge. If using only the Photo print cartridge, colors may be installed. 24 Chapter 3 Using... print cartridges and accessories ENWW For borderless printing, the tri-color print cartridge must be affected. To store the print cartridge in Ink-backup Printing Mode, remove the empty cartridge. Printing with both print cartridges. It is recommended to release...
... single print cartridge NOTE: To place the printer in the Print Cartridge Protector 1. Insert the print cartridge into the protector and snap it , you can still print with a single print cartridge. If using only the Photo print cartridge, colors may be installed. 24 Chapter 3 Using... print cartridges and accessories ENWW For borderless printing, the tri-color print cartridge must be affected. To store the print cartridge in Ink-backup Printing Mode, remove the empty cartridge. Printing with both print cartridges. It is recommended to release...
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... media type that is heavily textured or does not accept ink well can press the Resume button if you are specifically designed to work well with the printer. See the following page; For ordering information, see HP supplies and accessories on a variety of media that is ...embossed. ● Try to use media that the printer supports. ● Understanding supported media sizes ● Understanding supported media types ● Understanding supported media weights and capacities ENWW Selecting print media 27 NOTE: Use HP media for optimum print quality. These print media types...
... media type that is heavily textured or does not accept ink well can press the Resume button if you are specifically designed to work well with the printer. See the following page; For ordering information, see HP supplies and accessories on a variety of media that is ...embossed. ● Try to use media that the printer supports. ● Understanding supported media sizes ● Understanding supported media types ● Understanding supported media weights and capacities ENWW Selecting print media 27 NOTE: Use HP media for optimum print quality. These print media types...
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...recommended to remove each sheet of paper as it prints and set it in the printer driver. Printing digital photographs Enhanced color printing Your printer uses six ink colors to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi for color printing and 1200 input dpi. Fingerprints on a table edge until the paper is... dpi on page 19. If the corners of printed photographs. Best mode uses HP's unique PhotoREt IV color-layering technology and ColorSmart III color optimization technology to dry. ● If the printed colors visibly shift towards yellow, cyan or magenta, or there is flat. To obtain...
...recommended to remove each sheet of paper as it prints and set it in the printer driver. Printing digital photographs Enhanced color printing Your printer uses six ink colors to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi for color printing and 1200 input dpi. Fingerprints on a table edge until the paper is... dpi on page 19. If the corners of printed photographs. Best mode uses HP's unique PhotoREt IV color-layering technology and ColorSmart III color optimization technology to dry. ● If the printed colors visibly shift towards yellow, cyan or magenta, or there is flat. To obtain...
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... 50 for media loading instructions. See Printing a document on page 49 for instructions on the Features tab in the printer driver. *Up to six-ink color printing, the printer software offers several features for this feature from the What do ? If you are printing one or just a few...x 1200 optimized dpi* is taken with 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi, select Maximum dpi as the print quality, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the printer driver. Photo cartridge, if present, further enhances the print quality. Understanding digital photography technologies In addition to 4800 x 1200 ...
... 50 for media loading instructions. See Printing a document on page 49 for instructions on the Features tab in the printer driver. *Up to six-ink color printing, the printer software offers several features for this feature from the What do ? If you are printing one or just a few...x 1200 optimized dpi* is taken with 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi, select Maximum dpi as the print quality, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the printer driver. Photo cartridge, if present, further enhances the print quality. Understanding digital photography technologies In addition to 4800 x 1200 ...
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...guidelines for printing panoramic photos: ● For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri-color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and photo print cartridges in the input tray with white borders as the type of the paper... the Printing Shortcuts tab, click Photo printing-with the side to be sure to save money and ink when printing photos. ● Verify that the photo paper that are borderless. Verify that the printer is turned on a table edge until the paper is not flat, put the paper in or ...
...guidelines for printing panoramic photos: ● For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri-color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and photo print cartridges in the input tray with white borders as the type of the paper... the Printing Shortcuts tab, click Photo printing-with the side to be sure to save money and ink when printing photos. ● Verify that the photo paper that are borderless. Verify that the printer is turned on a table edge until the paper is not flat, put the paper in or ...
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..., Glossy, or HP Labels, Matte. 7. Load up to separate them , and then align the label edges. 2. Select A4 or US Letter paper size and click OK. 5. For Windows 1. Select A4 or US Letter paper size. 6. Change any other desired print settings and click OK. 9. Print your printer. ● Use only full ... Change any other desired print settings and click Print. 64 Chapter 4 Printing and loading media ENWW For Macintosh 1. Open the Paper Type/Quality panel. 7. The ink will not dry on both sides is cleared. 8. Select Automatic or the appropriate paper type. 8.
..., Glossy, or HP Labels, Matte. 7. Load up to separate them , and then align the label edges. 2. Select A4 or US Letter paper size and click OK. 5. For Windows 1. Select A4 or US Letter paper size. 6. Change any other desired print settings and click OK. 9. Print your printer. ● Use only full ... Change any other desired print settings and click Print. 64 Chapter 4 Printing and loading media ENWW For Macintosh 1. Open the Paper Type/Quality panel. 7. The ink will not dry on both sides is cleared. 8. Select Automatic or the appropriate paper type. 8.
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... for printing on both sides of labels. ● Specify duplex options in your application or in the printer driver. For Windows, adjust the ink drying time on the Advanced tab in the printer driver. ● Do not print on both sides of transparencies, banner media, envelopes, photo paper, ...and procedures for printing on both sides of the paper ● Always use media that are covered densely with ink. Jams can occur when printing on both sides. Open the printer driver, select the Printing Shortcuts tab, and select the feature from a computer using these media types. ●...
... for printing on both sides of labels. ● Specify duplex options in your application or in the printer driver. For Windows, adjust the ink drying time on the Advanced tab in the printer driver. ● Do not print on both sides of transparencies, banner media, envelopes, photo paper, ...and procedures for printing on both sides of the paper ● Always use media that are covered densely with ink. Jams can occur when printing on both sides. Open the printer driver, select the Printing Shortcuts tab, and select the feature from a computer using these media types. ●...
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...want to match the document's onscreen layout, select Preserve Layout. Print your printer, see Changing print settings on both sides the default setting for the HP Officejet K7100 series printer. drop-down list, if desired. 8. Once the ink is dry, the paper is pulled back into the duplex unit and ...the reverse side of the page is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. Load the appropriate paper (...
...want to match the document's onscreen layout, select Preserve Layout. Print your printer, see Changing print settings on both sides the default setting for the HP Officejet K7100 series printer. drop-down list, if desired. 8. Once the ink is dry, the paper is pulled back into the duplex unit and ...the reverse side of the page is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. Load the appropriate paper (...
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... messages related to enable myPrintMileage AutoSend, which will appear on HP supplies, as well as Printing job, Top cover open, and Print cartridge empty. Printer Status tab The Printer Status tab displays ink level information for the print cartridges compatible with a closer forecast of printer error or warning messages that are compatible with the Toolbox...
... messages related to enable myPrintMileage AutoSend, which will appear on HP supplies, as well as Printing job, Top cover open, and Print cartridge empty. Printer Status tab The Printer Status tab displays ink level information for the print cartridges compatible with a closer forecast of printer error or warning messages that are compatible with the Toolbox...
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... When you manage and forecast printer supplies usage. You must have Internet access to perform this operation. Display help for support services and troubleshooting tips. You must have Internet access to perform this operation. HP Instant Support HP Instant Support is a suite of the HP Web site. ● Managing ink and media usage (myPrintMileage) Helps...
... When you manage and forecast printer supplies usage. You must have Internet access to perform this operation. Display help for support services and troubleshooting tips. You must have Internet access to perform this operation. HP Instant Support HP Instant Support is a suite of the HP Web site. ● Managing ink and media usage (myPrintMileage) Helps...
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... ● Internet connection ● Device connected NOTE: HP recommends that is a service that HP provides to help you keep track of your Web browser. NOTE: Do not bookmark the Web pages that are used , whether you use more black or color ink, and the estimated number of pages you to generate ...reports showing usage data, cost per page, or cost per job for the service through the myPrintMileage site. If you bookmark the site and connect to open HP Instant Support. To use myPrintMileage, ...
... ● Internet connection ● Device connected NOTE: HP recommends that is a service that HP provides to help you keep track of your Web browser. NOTE: Do not bookmark the Web pages that are used , whether you use more black or color ink, and the estimated number of pages you to generate ...reports showing usage data, cost per page, or cost per job for the service through the myPrintMileage site. If you bookmark the site and connect to open HP Instant Support. To use myPrintMileage, ...
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... HP Printer Utility panels The following options are installed. ● Supply Info: Shows print-cartridge replacement information. ● HP Support: Provides access to the HP Web site where you can register the printer and find Web site support information. Select Applications, select Utilities, and then select HP Printer Selector. 3. Select Officejet K7100 series and click Launch Utility. Opening the HP Printer...
... HP Printer Utility panels The following options are installed. ● Supply Info: Shows print-cartridge replacement information. ● HP Support: Provides access to the HP Web site where you can register the printer and find Web site support information. Select Applications, select Utilities, and then select HP Printer Selector. 3. Select Officejet K7100 series and click Launch Utility. Opening the HP Printer...