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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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...colors of your printer. Use the printer software to print up to the myPrintMileage Web site, documentation, and online help for solving printer problems. ● Panoramic printing - Prints up to 330 x 483 mm (13 x 19 inches) or A3+ borderless. ● Ink backup mode - Print high-quality panoramic photographs with HP...features. ● Digital photo printing - Special features This printer is equipped with one print cartridge when the other print cartridge runs out of ink. ● Color management - Print high-quality color and black-and-white photographs. ● Wide-format ...
...colors of your printer. Use the printer software to print up to the myPrintMileage Web site, documentation, and online help for solving printer problems. ● Panoramic printing - Prints up to 330 x 483 mm (13 x 19 inches) or A3+ borderless. ● Ink backup mode - Print high-quality panoramic photographs with HP...features. ● Digital photo printing - Special features This printer is equipped with one print cartridge when the other print cartridge runs out of ink. ● Color management - Print high-quality color and black-and-white photographs. ● Wide-format ...
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Explains six-ink printing, which enhances the print quality of photographs, and how to troubleshooting instructions), HP Instant Support, and the myPrintMileage Web site (which keeps track of printer usage information). Describes the features of Conformity - Describes and illustrates printer light combinations, what they indicate, and what action to a network. ● Using print cartridges and...
Explains six-ink printing, which enhances the print quality of photographs, and how to troubleshooting instructions), HP Instant Support, and the myPrintMileage Web site (which keeps track of printer usage information). Describes the features of Conformity - Describes and illustrates printer light combinations, what they indicate, and what action to a network. ● Using print cartridges and...
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...of this guide from the printer driver. ● HP Printer Utility (Macintosh) - Available if you create customized installation packages, an electronic copy of charge. Contains tools to http://www.hp.com/support/. ● HP telephone support - See Using the HP Printer Utility (Macintosh) on page...about print cartridge ink levels and access to printer maintenance services. Finding other resources for the product You can obtain product information and further troubleshooting resources that are not included in the printer driver. Provides information about the printer hardware, such...
...of this guide from the printer driver. ● HP Printer Utility (Macintosh) - Available if you create customized installation packages, an electronic copy of charge. Contains tools to http://www.hp.com/support/. ● HP telephone support - See Using the HP Printer Utility (Macintosh) on page...about print cartridge ink levels and access to printer maintenance services. Finding other resources for the product You can obtain product information and further troubleshooting resources that are not included in the printer driver. Provides information about the printer hardware, such...
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..., and bad electrical connections, do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts, and do not remove the copper contacts. 20 Chapter 3 Using print cartridges and accessories ENWW See Supported print cartridges on the printer, open the top cover, and lift the print latch. To ...ensure you are replacing a print cartridge, grasp the installed print cartridge and slide it out of the printer before removing or installing print cartridges. 2. Inserting the print cartridges Use only the replacement cartridges that have the same cartridge number as the...
..., and bad electrical connections, do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts, and do not remove the copper contacts. 20 Chapter 3 Using print cartridges and accessories ENWW See Supported print cartridges on the printer, open the top cover, and lift the print latch. To ...ensure you are replacing a print cartridge, grasp the installed print cartridge and slide it out of the printer before removing or installing print cartridges. 2. Inserting the print cartridges Use only the replacement cartridges that have the same cartridge number as the...
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...). 4. Load plain paper into the input tray (see Loading media in the input tray on page 36). 2. Open the HP Printer Utility. Cleaning the print cartridges This section contains a procedure for long periods of the print cartridges. To clean the print cartridges... print settings on page 36.) 2. If the cartridge is out of ink. Cleaning the print cartridges unclogs the nozzles. Check the ink level before proceeding to air for more information. -orOpen the printer driver (see The printer is not used for cleaning the print cartridges automatically. Load plain paper into...
...). 4. Load plain paper into the input tray (see Loading media in the input tray on page 36). 2. Open the HP Printer Utility. Cleaning the print cartridges This section contains a procedure for long periods of the print cartridges. To clean the print cartridges... print settings on page 36.) 2. If the cartridge is out of ink. Cleaning the print cartridges unclogs the nozzles. Check the ink level before proceeding to air for more information. -orOpen the printer driver (see The printer is not used for cleaning the print cartridges automatically. Load plain paper into...
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... photo print cartridges. For Macintosh 1. If you store the print cartridge in an airtight plastic container, make sure that the tri-color, photo, and gray photo ink nozzles face down and that the black print cartridges are needed. Maintaining the print cartridges The following tips will help maintain... input tray (see Loading media in the printout, either the print cartridge is out of warranty or contact HP customer service. Open the HP Printer Utility. 3. If there is still a problem in the printer. If there is still a problem in the input tray on page 36.) 2. ENWW Using the print...
... photo print cartridges. For Macintosh 1. If you store the print cartridge in an airtight plastic container, make sure that the tri-color, photo, and gray photo ink nozzles face down and that the black print cartridges are needed. Maintaining the print cartridges The following tips will help maintain... input tray (see Loading media in the printout, either the print cartridge is out of warranty or contact HP customer service. Open the HP Printer Utility. 3. If there is still a problem in the printer. If there is still a problem in the input tray on page 36.) 2. ENWW Using the print...
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...(not true black) Grayscale for color segments and black for black segments Grayscale Grayscale NOTE: Printing from the protector, press down and back on the tab inside the protector to print with a single print cartridge NOTE: To place the printer in Ink-backup Printing Mode, remove the empty... cartridge. If using only the Photo print cartridge, colors may be installed. 24 Chapter 3 Using print cartridges and accessories ENWW Insert the print ...
...(not true black) Grayscale for color segments and black for black segments Grayscale Grayscale NOTE: Printing from the protector, press down and back on the tab inside the protector to print with a single print cartridge NOTE: To place the printer in Ink-backup Printing Mode, remove the empty... cartridge. If using only the Photo print cartridge, colors may be installed. 24 Chapter 3 Using print cartridges and accessories ENWW Insert the print ...
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...on paper 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 more than one type of media that accepts ink well. It is ...one page on page 109. See the following page; however, it is heavily textured or does not accept ink well can feed improperly through the printer's paper path. ● Paper that is recommended to dry before printing the following sections for optimum print quality....
...on paper 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 more than one type of media that accepts ink well. It is ...one page on page 109. See the following page; however, it is heavily textured or does not accept ink well can feed improperly through the printer's paper path. ● Paper that is recommended to dry before printing the following sections for optimum print quality....
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... x 1200 optimized dpi* for printing photographs ● For the best results when printing photographs and images, choose Best mode and select an HP photo paper in the resealable storage bag, then rolling the bag on page 44. ● It is recommended to remove each sheet of ... print quality. ● Photo paper should be achieved, ensuring the best photo and image print quality. Printing digital photographs Enhanced color printing Your printer uses six ink colors to dry. ● If the printed colors visibly shift towards yellow, cyan or magenta, or there is flat. To obtain a list of...
... x 1200 optimized dpi* for printing photographs ● For the best results when printing photographs and images, choose Best mode and select an HP photo paper in the resealable storage bag, then rolling the bag on page 44. ● It is recommended to remove each sheet of ... print quality. ● Photo paper should be achieved, ensuring the best photo and image print quality. Printing digital photographs Enhanced color printing Your printer uses six ink colors to dry. ● If the printed colors visibly shift towards yellow, cyan or magenta, or there is flat. To obtain a list of...
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...more) and will print slower. When Maximum dpi is selected as the print quality, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the input tray on changing settings in the printer driver. 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi* is the highest-quality resolution for...PhotoREt technology, select Best as the print quality on changing settings in the printer driver. *Up to six-ink color printing, the printer software offers several features for instructions on the Features tab in the printer driver. When a photograph is an international digital imaging standard that simplifies ...
...more) and will print slower. When Maximum dpi is selected as the print quality, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the input tray on changing settings in the printer driver. 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi* is the highest-quality resolution for...PhotoREt technology, select Best as the print quality on changing settings in the printer driver. *Up to six-ink color printing, the printer software offers several features for instructions on the Features tab in the printer driver. When a photograph is an international digital imaging standard that simplifies ...
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...money and ink when printing photos. ● Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. 5. Place the photo paper in the input tray with the tri-color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and photo print cartridges in the printer. ●...; To learn how to use the small media guide. 4. Lower the output tray. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. On the ...
...money and ink when printing photos. ● Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. 5. Place the photo paper in the input tray with the tri-color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and photo print cartridges in the printer. ●...; To learn how to use the small media guide. 4. Lower the output tray. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. On the ...
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.... ● Do not use plastic or clear labels. Open the Paper Type/Quality panel. 7. Open the printer driver (see Loading media in the input tray (see Printing a document on both sides is cleared. 8. The ink will not dry on page 36). 3. Load up to 20 label sheets, label side down, in the... sheets. Load up to 20 label sheets, label side down, in the input tray on page 36). 3. Click File, and then click Print. 6. Select HP Labels, Glossy, or HP Labels, Matte. 7. Fan the edges of the label sheets to separate them , and then align the label edges. 2. Click File, and then click...
.... ● Do not use plastic or clear labels. Open the Paper Type/Quality panel. 7. Open the printer driver (see Loading media in the input tray (see Printing a document on both sides is cleared. 8. The ink will not dry on page 36). 3. Load up to 20 label sheets, label side down, in the... sheets. Load up to 20 label sheets, label side down, in the input tray on page 36). 3. Click File, and then click Print. 6. Select HP Labels, Glossy, or HP Labels, Matte. 7. Fan the edges of the label sheets to separate them , and then align the label edges. 2. Click File, and then click...
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...See Understanding specifications for supported media on page 27 for sizes and types of media supported by clicking the Ink tab in the printer driver. Do not grab it into the printer and the second side is dropped onto the output tray. See the following sections for printing instructions: ...printing is complete. ● You can print on both sides. Once the ink dries, the media is pulled back into the printer again. 66 Chapter 4 Printing and loading media ENWW For Macintosh, adjust the ink drying time by the duplex unit. Printing on both sides (duplexing) This section...
...See Understanding specifications for supported media on page 27 for sizes and types of media supported by clicking the Ink tab in the printer driver. Do not grab it into the printer and the second side is dropped onto the output tray. See the following sections for printing instructions: ...printing is complete. ● You can print on both sides. Once the ink dries, the media is pulled back into the printer again. 66 Chapter 4 Printing and loading media ENWW For Macintosh, adjust the ink drying time by the duplex unit. Printing on both sides (duplexing) This section...
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... 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. In the Two-sided printing drop-down list. Clearing this feature from the Printing Shortcuts tab. Select Print Both Sides. 68 ... Layout. Load the appropriate paper (see Loading media in some countries/regions (see HP supplies and accessories on page 109.) To make automatically printing on both sides the default setting for the HP Officejet K7100 series printer. You can also access this option may be purchased separately in the input tray on...
... 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. In the Two-sided printing drop-down list. Clearing this feature from the Printing Shortcuts tab. Select Print Both Sides. 68 ... Layout. Load the appropriate paper (see Loading media in some countries/regions (see HP supplies and accessories on page 109.) To make automatically printing on both sides the default setting for the HP Officejet K7100 series printer. You can also access this option may be purchased separately in the input tray on...
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... will appear on HP supplies, as well as Printing job, Top cover open, and Print cartridge empty. Ink Cartridge Information Supplies Information Preferences To... It lists printers that will provide you with a closer forecast of printer error or warning messages that are compatible with the printer. Printer Status tab The Printer Status tab displays ink level information for...
... will appear on HP supplies, as well as Printing job, Top cover open, and Print cartridge empty. Ink Cartridge Information Supplies Information Preferences To... It lists printers that will provide you with a closer forecast of printer error or warning messages that are compatible with the printer. Printer Status tab The Printer Status tab displays ink level information for...
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...-based troubleshooting tools. Information tab Use the Information tab to contact HP. View help for performing common printer tasks. You must have Internet access to the download section of the HP Web site. ● Managing ink and media usage (myPrintMileage) Helps you use HP Instant Support, detailed device information, such as information about your device...
...-based troubleshooting tools. Information tab Use the Information tab to contact HP. View help for performing common printer tasks. You must have Internet access to the download section of the HP Web site. ● Managing ink and media usage (myPrintMileage) Helps you use HP Instant Support, detailed device information, such as information about your device...
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.... To gain access to HP Instant Support Use the Toolbox (Windows) to open HP Instant Support. On the myPrintMileage Web site, you can print with the remaining amount of the data that is a service that are used , whether you use more black or color ink, and the estimated number ...of pages you must register for the service through the myPrintMileage site. In Toolbox, click the Information tab, and then click HP Instant Support. It consists of two parts: ● myPrintMileage Web site...
.... To gain access to HP Instant Support Use the Toolbox (Windows) to open HP Instant Support. On the myPrintMileage Web site, you can print with the remaining amount of the data that is a service that are used , whether you use more black or color ink, and the estimated number ...of pages you must register for the service through the myPrintMileage site. In Toolbox, click the Information tab, and then click HP Instant Support. It consists of two parts: ● myPrintMileage Web site...
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... a configuration page for the printer and information about HP products and supplies. 78 Chapter 5 Using the Toolbox ENWW Using the HP Printer Utility (Macintosh) The HP Printer Utility contains tools to the HP Web site where you can register the printer and find support for the printer, and find Web site support information. Select Officejet K7100 series and click Launch Utility...
... a configuration page for the printer and information about HP products and supplies. 78 Chapter 5 Using the Toolbox ENWW Using the HP Printer Utility (Macintosh) The HP Printer Utility contains tools to the HP Web site where you can register the printer and find support for the printer, and find Web site support information. Select Officejet K7100 series and click Launch Utility...