Understanding the HP ePrint light
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... is unable to connect. If HP ePrint cannot connect, the light blinks and then turns off . OFFICEJET PRO 8100 EN Understanding the HP ePrint light The HP ePrint light indicates status and is useful for diagnosing printing problems. The following table contains information about installing the printer update, press the HP ePrint button. HP ePrint has been set up...
... is unable to connect. If HP ePrint cannot connect, the light blinks and then turns off . OFFICEJET PRO 8100 EN Understanding the HP ePrint light The HP ePrint light indicates status and is useful for diagnosing printing problems. The following table contains information about installing the printer update, press the HP ePrint button. HP ePrint has been set up...
Getting Started Guide
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...Use the printer control panel 5 HP ePrint...6 Update the printer...7 Set up wireless (802.11) communication 8 Solve setup problems...10 Problems setting up the printer 10 Problems installing the software 11 Wireless (802.11) setup problems 11 Problems using HP ePrint...13 Use the embedded web ...server (EWS 14 HP limited warranty statement...15 English Safety Information Always follow basic safety ...
...Use the printer control panel 5 HP ePrint...6 Update the printer...7 Set up wireless (802.11) communication 8 Solve setup problems...10 Problems setting up the printer 10 Problems installing the software 11 Wireless (802.11) setup problems 11 Problems using HP ePrint...13 Use the embedded web ...server (EWS 14 HP limited warranty statement...15 English Safety Information Always follow basic safety ...
Getting Started Guide
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...'s the user guide?" This guide provides information on your computer, it might not have been copied to your computer when you for your computer while installing the HP software. In the Help Viewer window, choose your printer from the Help menu (Mac OS X): • Windows: Click Start, select Programs or All Programs... printing supplies and accessories (if available for the printer) • Detailed instructions for the European Union is placed on page 4. Use the printer Thank you installed the HP software.
...'s the user guide?" This guide provides information on your computer, it might not have been copied to your computer when you for your computer while installing the HP software. In the Help Viewer window, choose your printer from the Help menu (Mac OS X): • Windows: Click Start, select Programs or All Programs... printing supplies and accessories (if available for the printer) • Detailed instructions for the European Union is placed on page 4. Use the printer Thank you installed the HP software.
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...• Windows: When prompted, click Network (Ethernet/Wireless), and then follow the onscreen instructions. • Mac OS X: Double-click the HP Installer icon on the software CD, and then follow the onscreen instructions. No special drivers or software are connecting to a wireless network, enter the ...web-connected printer anytime, from any messages during the installation, select the "always permit/allow" option in to view your HP ePrint job status, manage your HP ePrint printer queue, control who can print from anywhere, using HP ePrint. The printer prints an information page. If you...
...• Windows: When prompted, click Network (Ethernet/Wireless), and then follow the onscreen instructions. • Mac OS X: Double-click the HP Installer icon on the software CD, and then follow the onscreen instructions. No special drivers or software are connecting to a wireless network, enter the ...web-connected printer anytime, from any messages during the installation, select the "always permit/allow" option in to view your HP ePrint job status, manage your HP ePrint printer queue, control who can print from anywhere, using HP ePrint. The printer prints an information page. If you...
Getting Started Guide
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...other email addresses are listed in the "To" line, the attachments you want to work. Use the printer English Use HP ePrint To print documents using HP ePrint, see "HP ePrint guidelines" on your computer or mobile device, see the documentation provided with the application. 2. For more information, ...in the "To" line of files that can check for and install printer updates. If other types of the email message, and then select the option to use HP ePrint again, you the latest features. However, HP cannot guarantee that the printer's email address is connected to a network...
...other email addresses are listed in the "To" line, the attachments you want to work. Use the printer English Use HP ePrint To print documents using HP ePrint, see "HP ePrint guidelines" on your computer or mobile device, see the documentation provided with the application. 2. For more information, ...in the "To" line of files that can check for and install printer updates. If other types of the email message, and then select the option to use HP ePrint again, you the latest features. However, HP cannot guarantee that the printer's email address is connected to a network...
Getting Started Guide
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...If you cannot find this option allows the software to enter the wireless network name (also called HP Home Network Diagnostic Utility that came with the wireless router. Step 1: Install software for your permission. Follow the instructions for your prompt you set up wireless communication, make sure... or with the printer or instructions on the printer's • Mac OS X: Double-click the HP Installer icon on the back or side of the wireless router. Place the HP software CD into the computer, and wireless settings to the computer with your operating system. After these...
...If you cannot find this option allows the software to enter the wireless network name (also called HP Home Network Diagnostic Utility that came with the wireless router. Step 1: Install software for your permission. Follow the instructions for your prompt you set up wireless communication, make sure... or with the printer or instructions on the printer's • Mac OS X: Double-click the HP Installer icon on the back or side of the wireless router. Place the HP software CD into the computer, and wireless settings to the computer with your operating system. After these...
Getting Started Guide
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...and the (Cancel) button for three seconds. 2. Connecting an Ethernet cable turns off the printer's wireless capabilities. Windows 1. Open HP Utility. (HP Utility is working properly, complete the following steps: 1. For additional troubleshooting information, see "Wireless (802.11) setup problems" ...Click Applications on page 11. Press (Wireless) button and (Resume) button simultaneously. Change the connection type If you have installed the HP software and connected your printer using a connection, such as USB or network connection, you are changing to a wireless ...
...and the (Cancel) button for three seconds. 2. Connecting an Ethernet cable turns off the printer's wireless capabilities. Windows 1. Open HP Utility. (HP Utility is working properly, complete the following steps: 1. For additional troubleshooting information, see "Wireless (802.11) setup problems" ...Click Applications on page 11. Press (Wireless) button and (Resume) button simultaneously. Change the connection type If you have installed the HP software and connected your printer using a connection, such as USB or network connection, you are changing to a wireless ...
Getting Started Guide
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... has "Full Feature Software and Drivers" in the name. • Mac OS X: Select the HP Recommended Software option. 3. Tip: If you cannot find the HP software CD or if your computer. To install the user guide, complete the following sections provide help , see "Where's the user guide?" printer...inside the power source is first turned on page 4. Depending on the option you select when you install the HP software, the user guide might have been removed from HP's support website (www.hp.com/go/customercare). printer. • Make sure the printer is displaying the home • ...
... has "Full Feature Software and Drivers" in the name. • Mac OS X: Select the HP Recommended Software option. 3. Tip: If you cannot find the HP software CD or if your computer. To install the user guide, complete the following sections provide help , see "Where's the user guide?" printer...inside the power source is first turned on page 4. Depending on the option you select when you install the HP software, the user guide might have been removed from HP's support website (www.hp.com/go/customercare). printer. • Make sure the printer is displaying the home • ...
Getting Started Guide
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...solving information in the Applications folder at the top level of connection you are specifying the correct drive download the HP software from the HP website (www.hp.com/go /wirelessprinting). Note: If you are connecting using a computer running Windows to the CD drive that... disk.) 2. Press the (Wireless) button to turn on the HP Utility toolbar, double-click HP Setup Assistant, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Solve setup problems English Problems installing the software • Before installing software, make sure that an Ethernet cable has not been connected ...
...solving information in the Applications folder at the top level of connection you are specifying the correct drive download the HP software from the HP website (www.hp.com/go /wirelessprinting). Note: If you are connecting using a computer running Windows to the CD drive that... disk.) 2. Press the (Wireless) button to turn on the HP Utility toolbar, double-click HP Setup Assistant, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Solve setup problems English Problems installing the software • Before installing software, make sure that an Ethernet cable has not been connected ...
Getting Started Guide
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...message. If the proxy settings used by your firewall have been installed on the printer. For more information, see "Set up HP ePrint" on page 6. • Make sure HP ePrint is enabled on the printer. For more information, see "HP ePrint guidelines" on page 7. • Check the settings ... on page 7. • If your firewall. For more information, see "Set up HP ePrint" on page 6. • Make sure that meet the HP ePrint requirements. After the update has been installed, set up and using HP ePrint, visit www.eprintcenter.com. 13 Note: If a mandatory update is required for...
...message. If the proxy settings used by your firewall have been installed on the printer. For more information, see "Set up HP ePrint" on page 6. • Make sure HP ePrint is enabled on the printer. For more information, see "HP ePrint guidelines" on page 7. • Check the settings ... on page 7. • If your firewall. For more information, see "Set up HP ePrint" on page 6. • Make sure that meet the HP ePrint requirements. After the update has been installed, set up and using HP ePrint, visit www.eprintcenter.com. 13 Note: If a mandatory update is required for...
Getting Started Guide
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... printer. a. Note: You can open and use the Bonjour bookmark, open the EWS without being connected to the Internet, though some features will not be installed or configured on the Network Configuration Page. Obtain the IP address for the printer. Tip: If you are using the Safari web browser in Mac...
... printer. a. Note: You can open and use the Bonjour bookmark, open the EWS without being connected to the Internet, though some features will not be installed or configured on the Network Configuration Page. Obtain the IP address for the printer. Tip: If you are using the Safari web browser in Mac...
User Guide
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...HP products and services are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the documentation that comes with the printer. 2. marks. Observe all instructions in the software and on or trip over the line cord, and the line cord cannot be construed as allowed under copyright laws. Install...with visual impairments or low It also supports most assistive technology such as StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys, and MouseKeys. Install the product securely on the product. 3. Accessibility The printer provides a number of Microsoft Corporation. Mobility For users ...
...HP products and services are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the documentation that comes with the printer. 2. marks. Observe all instructions in the software and on or trip over the line cord, and the line cord cannot be construed as allowed under copyright laws. Install...with visual impairments or low It also supports most assistive technology such as StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys, and MouseKeys. Install the product securely on the product. 3. Accessibility The printer provides a number of Microsoft Corporation. Mobility For users ...
User Guide
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... Load media...14 Load standard-size media 14 Load envelopes...15 Load cards and photo paper 17 Load custom-size media...17 Install the accessories...19 Install the duplexer...19 Install Tray 2...19 Configure trays...21 Turn on accessories in the printer driver 22 To turn on accessories (Windows 22 To turn on...
... Load media...14 Load standard-size media 14 Load envelopes...15 Load cards and photo paper 17 Load custom-size media...17 Install the accessories...19 Install the duplexer...19 Install Tray 2...19 Configure trays...21 Turn on accessories in the printer driver 22 To turn on accessories (Windows 22 To turn on...
User Guide
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Contents Solve problems using HP ePrint and HP websites 55 Solve problems using HP ePrint 56 Solve problems using HP websites 57 Solve wired (Ethernet) network problems 57 General network troubleshooting 57 Solve wireless problems...57 Basic wireless ... work with the printer 64 Solve printer management problems 65 Embedded web server cannot be opened 65 Troubleshoot installation issues 66 Hardware installation suggestions 66 HP software installation suggestions 67 Solve network problems...67 Understand the Printer Status Report 68 Understand the network configuration page 70 ...
Contents Solve problems using HP ePrint and HP websites 55 Solve problems using HP ePrint 56 Solve problems using HP websites 57 Solve wired (Ethernet) network problems 57 General network troubleshooting 57 Solve wireless problems...57 Basic wireless ... work with the printer 64 Solve printer management problems 65 Embedded web server cannot be opened 65 Troubleshoot installation issues 66 Hardware installation suggestions 66 HP software installation suggestions 67 Solve network problems...67 Understand the Printer Status Report 68 Understand the network configuration page 70 ...
User Guide
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...Understand the printer parts • Use the printer control panel • Finding the printer model number • Select print media • Load media • Install the accessories • Maintain the printer • Update the printer • Turn the printer off NOTE: If you are color blind, colored buttons and ...tabs used in the HP software and on the printer control panel have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for Mac OS X, visit the Apple website at...
...Understand the printer parts • Use the printer control panel • Finding the printer model number • Select print media • Load media • Install the accessories • Maintain the printer • Update the printer • Turn the printer off NOTE: If you are color blind, colored buttons and ...tabs used in the HP software and on the printer control panel have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for Mac OS X, visit the Apple website at...
User Guide
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...HP supplies and accessories. Tray 2 can print on both sides (duplexing). Install the accessories 19 Install Tray 2 NOTE: Tray 2 is available as an optional accessory. use them only for removing the unit from the printer. To install Tray 2 1. The surface must be sturdy and level. 2. Install... the accessories This section contains the following topics: • Install the duplexer • Install Tray 2 • Configure trays • Turn on ...
...HP supplies and accessories. Tray 2 can print on both sides (duplexing). Install the accessories 19 Install Tray 2 NOTE: Tray 2 is available as an optional accessory. use them only for removing the unit from the printer. To install Tray 2 1. The surface must be sturdy and level. 2. Install... the accessories This section contains the following topics: • Install the duplexer • Install Tray 2 • Configure trays • Turn on ...
User Guide
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... select the automatic tray selection option in the tray to determine the first tray from which the printer draws media. Install the accessories 21 Configure trays NOTE: Tray 2 is installed and loaded with media). If the printer runs out of the printer. Gently reinsert the tray. 5. For ordering ...media guides in the printer software. If Tray 1 is empty, the printer draws media from Tray 1. 3. To configure the trays, you have Tray 2 installed and turned on. NOTE: To use the tray lock and default tray settings, you set a default tray, the setting will not use . If the ...
... select the automatic tray selection option in the tray to determine the first tray from which the printer draws media. Install the accessories 21 Configure trays NOTE: Tray 2 is installed and loaded with media). If the printer runs out of the printer. Gently reinsert the tray. 5. For ordering ...media guides in the printer software. If Tray 1 is empty, the printer draws media from Tray 1. 3. To configure the trays, you have Tray 2 installed and turned on. NOTE: To use the tray lock and default tray settings, you set a default tray, the setting will not use . If the ...
User Guide
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... in the printer driver • To turn on accessories (Windows) • To turn on accessories (Mac OS X) To turn on, click Installed from list of the following table lists possible ways you want to meet your printing needs. To turn on accessories (Mac OS X) Mac OS ... driver (Windows): Click the Printer services button on accessories (Windows) 1. I want to turn on the Features tab, and then select Paper Handling. • HP Printer Utility (Mac OS X): Click Paper Handling from a specific tray first. • Load media in Tray 1 and Tray 2. For more information, see Load...
... in the printer driver • To turn on accessories (Windows) • To turn on accessories (Mac OS X) To turn on, click Installed from list of the following table lists possible ways you want to meet your printing needs. To turn on accessories (Mac OS X) Mac OS ... driver (Windows): Click the Printer services button on accessories (Windows) 1. I want to turn on the Features tab, and then select Paper Handling. • HP Printer Utility (Mac OS X): Click Paper Handling from a specific tray first. • Load media in Tray 1 and Tray 2. For more information, see Load...
User Guide
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...and Web Services has been enabled, you the latest features. Update the printer HP is connected to wipe dust, smudges, and stains off 23 For more information, seeEmbedded web server. 2. TIP: To enable the printer to install, and then click OK. The exterior of the printer, as well as ... click Product Update in top working to the ink system. Turn the printer off of its printers and bring you can check for and install printer updates. 3. Select the options you replace any missing cartridges as soon as necessary. • Clean the exterior Clean the exterior WARNING...
...and Web Services has been enabled, you the latest features. Update the printer HP is connected to wipe dust, smudges, and stains off 23 For more information, seeEmbedded web server. 2. TIP: To enable the printer to install, and then click OK. The exterior of the printer, as well as ... click Product Update in top working to the ink system. Turn the printer off of its printers and bring you can check for and install printer updates. 3. Select the options you replace any missing cartridges as soon as necessary. • Clean the exterior Clean the exterior WARNING...
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... media. c. From the File menu in your document. Chapter 2 Print on both sides (duplexing) You can perform manual duplexing by using the HP Automatic Two-sided Printing Accessory (duplexer). Make sure the duplexer is selected. 6. b. Select the paper size from the Paper Size pop-up menu... media. 2. Make sure the printer you want to select the paper-size option labeled Two-Sided margins. 32 Print For more information, see Install the duplexer. 3. Select a paper size: a. Print your software application, click Page Setup. Make sure the duplexer is selected in the Format...
... media. c. From the File menu in your document. Chapter 2 Print on both sides (duplexing) You can perform manual duplexing by using the HP Automatic Two-sided Printing Accessory (duplexer). Make sure the duplexer is selected. 6. b. Select the paper size from the Paper Size pop-up menu... media. 2. Make sure the printer you want to select the paper-size option labeled Two-Sided margins. 32 Print For more information, see Install the duplexer. 3. Select a paper size: a. Print your software application, click Page Setup. Make sure the duplexer is selected in the Format...