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... HP Image Zone 23 HP Image Zone Express 24 HP Instant Share 24 Viewing photos on your computer screen 24 Saving your photos to a computer 25 5 Care and maintenance 27 Cleaning and maintaining the printer 27 Cleaning the exterior of the printer 27 Cleaning the print cartridges 27 Manually cleaning the print cartridge contacts 27 HP Photosmart 7800...
... HP Image Zone 23 HP Image Zone Express 24 HP Instant Share 24 Viewing photos on your computer screen 24 Saving your photos to a computer 25 5 Care and maintenance 27 Cleaning and maintaining the printer 27 Cleaning the exterior of the printer 27 Cleaning the print cartridges 27 Manually cleaning the print cartridge contacts 27 HP Photosmart 7800...
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... Updating the software 29 Storing the printer and print cartridges 29 Storing the printer 29 Storing the print cartridges 30 Maintaining the quality of photo paper 30 Storing photo paper 30 Handling photo paper 30 6 Troubleshooting 31 Printer ... printing problems 37 Printer screen status indicators 38 7 HP Customer Care 39 HP Customer Care by phone 39 Placing a call 40 Return to HP repair service (North America only 40 Additional warranty options 40 8 Specifications ...41 System requirements 41 Printer specifications 42 9 HP Warranty...45 Index...47 2 HP Photosmart 7800 series
... Updating the software 29 Storing the printer and print cartridges 29 Storing the printer 29 Storing the print cartridges 30 Maintaining the quality of photo paper 30 Storing photo paper 30 Handling photo paper 30 6 Troubleshooting 31 Printer ... printing problems 37 Printer screen status indicators 38 7 HP Customer Care 39 HP Customer Care by phone 39 Placing a call 40 Return to HP repair service (North America only 40 Additional warranty options 40 8 Specifications ...41 System requirements 41 Printer specifications 42 9 HP Warranty...45 Index...47 2 HP Photosmart 7800 series
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...from this button to turn on the printer screen, see Printer screen status indicators. 4 Main cover: Raise the main cover to access the print cartridges. 5 Top cover: Open the top cover to hold larger-size paper. 2 Main tray: Load paper here. 3 Printer screen: View the... tray. For details on how the paper status and print cartridge status appear on the printer or put it into power save mode. 7 Camera port: Connect a PictBridge digital camera, the optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, or an HP iPod. 8 Memory Card slots: Insert memory cards here. 4 HP Photosmart 7800 series
...from this button to turn on the printer screen, see Printer screen status indicators. 4 Main cover: Raise the main cover to access the print cartridges. 5 Top cover: Open the top cover to hold larger-size paper. 2 Main tray: Load paper here. 3 Printer screen: View the... tray. For details on how the paper status and print cartridge status appear on the printer or put it into power save mode. 7 Camera port: Connect a PictBridge digital camera, the optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, or an HP iPod. 8 Memory Card slots: Insert memory cards here. 4 HP Photosmart 7800 series
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... This section includes information on the following: ● Loading paper ● Using print cartridges Loading paper Learn how to choose the right paper for your paper in good condition for printing. Choosing the right paper For a list of available HP paper, or to purchase supplies, go /supplies (Europe) ● www... photo paper by the edges to high-resolution images from 7.6 x 12.7 cm to 22 x 61 cm (3 x 5 inch to : ● www.hpshopping.com (U.S.) ● www.hp.com/go to 8.5 x 14 inch). The list below describes which paper sizes HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 7
... This section includes information on the following: ● Loading paper ● Using print cartridges Loading paper Learn how to choose the right paper for your paper in good condition for printing. Choosing the right paper For a list of available HP paper, or to purchase supplies, go /supplies (Europe) ● www... photo paper by the edges to high-resolution images from 7.6 x 12.7 cm to 22 x 61 cm (3 x 5 inch to : ● www.hpshopping.com (U.S.) ● www.hp.com/go to 8.5 x 14 inch). The list below describes which paper sizes HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 7
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... users 1. Click Launch Utility, and then choose Supplies Status from the cartridges. 10 HP Photosmart 7800 series For optimal printing results, HP recommends using only genuine HP print cartridges. Note HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of the printer. 3. Purchasing replacement print cartridges When purchasing replacement cartridges, refer to -life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance resulting in vivid...
... users 1. Click Launch Utility, and then choose Supplies Status from the cartridges. 10 HP Photosmart 7800 series For optimal printing results, HP recommends using only genuine HP print cartridges. Note HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of the printer. 3. Purchasing replacement print cartridges When purchasing replacement cartridges, refer to -life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance resulting in vivid...
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... snaps into place as you are not using a print cartridge Whenever you install or replace a print cartridge. For instructions, see Aligning the print cartridges. Important: Align the print cartridges. Aligning the print cartridges for maximum results It is HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 11 Hold the new cartridge with maximum results in first. If you insert it in...
... snaps into place as you are not using a print cartridge Whenever you install or replace a print cartridge. For instructions, see Aligning the print cartridges. Important: Align the print cartridges. Aligning the print cartridges for maximum results It is HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 11 Hold the new cartridge with maximum results in first. If you insert it in...
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Once you have inserted a cartridge into place. Failure to properly store your cartridge can cause the cartridge to malfunction. ➔ To insert a cartridge into the cartridge protector, slide the cartridge into the protector at a slight angle and snap it securely into the cartridge protector, place it in the storage area located in the printer. 12 HP Photosmart 7800 series Chapter 2 not being used.
Once you have inserted a cartridge into place. Failure to properly store your cartridge can cause the cartridge to malfunction. ➔ To insert a cartridge into the cartridge protector, slide the cartridge into the protector at a slight angle and snap it securely into the cartridge protector, place it in the storage area located in the printer. 12 HP Photosmart 7800 series Chapter 2 not being used.
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..., and xD-Picture Card. For more information, see Inserting a memory card. Note For the fastest print speed and best quality, align the print cartridges. Memory card slots 1 CompactFlash I and II, Microdrive 2 Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard (MMC) 3 xD-Picture Card 4 Memory Stick Memory card types Find...card. Chapter 3 Printing from a memory card You can print photos from a memory card by inserting the card into the printer. 14 HP Photosmart 7800 series Printing from a memory card is quick and easy, and does not drain the digital camera batteries. This section tells you marked for...
..., and xD-Picture Card. For more information, see Inserting a memory card. Note For the fastest print speed and best quality, align the print cartridges. Memory card slots 1 CompactFlash I and II, Microdrive 2 Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard (MMC) 3 xD-Picture Card 4 Memory Stick Memory card types Find...card. Chapter 3 Printing from a memory card You can print photos from a memory card by inserting the card into the printer. 14 HP Photosmart 7800 series Printing from a memory card is quick and easy, and does not drain the digital camera batteries. This section tells you marked for...
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...still inserted in a temporary Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) file. Printing photos from a digital camera You can insert the optional HP Bluetooth wireless 18 HP Photosmart 7800 series Press and hold OK for three seconds. Insert a memory card. 2. Note Some digital cameras have selected photos using the ... on a memory card to be printed. Make sure your photos Note For the fastest print speed and best quality, align the print cartridges. Select all selected photos, press and hold OK for printing in the printer. 2. Chapter 3 (continued) If you want to print...
...still inserted in a temporary Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) file. Printing photos from a digital camera You can insert the optional HP Bluetooth wireless 18 HP Photosmart 7800 series Press and hold OK for three seconds. Insert a memory card. 2. Note Some digital cameras have selected photos using the ... on a memory card to be printed. Make sure your photos Note For the fastest print speed and best quality, align the print cartridges. Select all selected photos, press and hold OK for printing in the printer. 2. Chapter 3 (continued) If you want to print...
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...photos print automatically. For information, see Aligning the print cartridges. Insert the HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter into the camera port of the printer and send photos to the camera port on the front of the printer. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 19 Note Some PictBridge cameras might... list the 5 x 7 inch paper size as PDAs, notebook computers, and mobile phones. For information, see Aligning the print cartridges. Using a Bluetooth camera If you have ...
...photos print automatically. For information, see Aligning the print cartridges. Insert the HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter into the camera port of the printer and send photos to the camera port on the front of the printer. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 19 Note Some PictBridge cameras might... list the 5 x 7 inch paper size as PDAs, notebook computers, and mobile phones. For information, see Aligning the print cartridges. Using a Bluetooth camera If you have ...
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...printer. After connecting to a Windows PC, Macintosh users can connect the HP iPod to a Windows PC to the camera port on the HP iPod menu. Photos appear as Rolls. 20 HP Photosmart 7800 series Check the documentation that have the necessary hardware and software installed. ...Printing photos from an HP iPod Before using the USB cable that came with the printer; For more information, see Aligning the print cartridges....
...printer. After connecting to a Windows PC, Macintosh users can connect the HP iPod to a Windows PC to the camera port on the HP iPod menu. Photos appear as Rolls. 20 HP Photosmart 7800 series Check the documentation that have the necessary hardware and software installed. ...Printing photos from an HP iPod Before using the USB cable that came with the printer; For more information, see Aligning the print cartridges....
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...printing supplies, and to manually clean the print cartridge contacts. Do not lubricate the metal rod on the print cartridge contacts and cause printing problems. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 27 If you print, the print cartridges might need to ensure that the photos you...of the printer with a soft cloth that came with water. For more information, see Manually cleaning the print cartridge contacts. 5 Care and maintenance The HP Photosmart 7800 series printer requires very little maintenance. Caution Do not use any type of the printer. 2. Household cleaners and...
...printing supplies, and to manually clean the print cartridge contacts. Do not lubricate the metal rod on the print cartridge contacts and cause printing problems. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 27 If you print, the print cartridges might need to ensure that the photos you...of the printer with a soft cloth that came with water. For more information, see Manually cleaning the print cartridge contacts. 5 Care and maintenance The HP Photosmart 7800 series printer requires very little maintenance. Caution Do not use any type of the printer. 2. Household cleaners and...
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...Do not touch the ink nozzle plate. Insert the print cartridges in the Main tray. Aligning the print cartridges When you first install a print cartridge in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 6. b. c. Click HP Image Zone in your fingers. b. c. Gently wipe the ... damage the print cartridge) - Choose Maintain Printer from the swab. 5. Important: Align the print cartridges. You should also align the print cartridges if the colors in the Dock. Gather the following items to complete the cartridge alignment. 28 HP Photosmart 7800 series To align ...
...Do not touch the ink nozzle plate. Insert the print cartridges in the Main tray. Aligning the print cartridges When you first install a print cartridge in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 6. b. c. Click HP Image Zone in your fingers. b. c. Gently wipe the ... damage the print cartridge) - Choose Maintain Printer from the swab. 5. Important: Align the print cartridges. You should also align the print cartridges if the colors in the Dock. Gather the following items to complete the cartridge alignment. 28 HP Photosmart 7800 series To align ...
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...updates on CD. If the Output tray extender is extended, push it in Windows XP, select All Programs) > HP > HP Software Update. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 29 Updating the software Download the latest printer software update periodically to ensure you have the most... to the Internet before performing software updates. Storing the printer and print cartridges Protect the printer and print cartridges by following these steps: 1. To download printer software updates, visit www.hp.com/ support or use HP Software Update. Downloading the software (Windows users) 1. From the Windows ...
...updates on CD. If the Output tray extender is extended, push it in Windows XP, select All Programs) > HP > HP Software Update. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 29 Updating the software Download the latest printer software update periodically to ensure you have the most... to the Internet before performing software updates. Storing the printer and print cartridges Protect the printer and print cartridges by following these steps: 1. To download printer software updates, visit www.hp.com/ support or use HP Software Update. Downloading the software (Windows users) 1. From the Windows ...
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... Help. For more , use the software that can be purchased separately. The printer stores the print cartridges in the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat. 30 HP Photosmart 7800 series Maintaining the quality of direct sunlight in a resealable plastic bag. ● Store the packaged photo paper on a flat, cool, and...
... Help. For more , use the software that can be purchased separately. The printer stores the print cartridges in the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat. 30 HP Photosmart 7800 series Maintaining the quality of direct sunlight in a resealable plastic bag. ● Store the packaged photo paper on a flat, cool, and...
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... troubleshooting information about viewing the Printer Help, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. The Status light is not printing. Print carriage jammed or stuck - HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 31 The Print light is pulsing green, but the printer is flashing red. Paper jam - Print cartridge tape not removed - Try the following: ● If the...
... troubleshooting information about viewing the Printer Help, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. The Status light is not printing. Print carriage jammed or stuck - HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 31 The Print light is pulsing green, but the printer is flashing red. Paper jam - Print cartridge tape not removed - Try the following: ● If the...
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... The printer enters this section for troubleshooting tips or go to calibrate the print cartridges. humidity environment. For paper loading instructions, see Loading your paper. ● The paper may be stuck together. Use HP paper for borderless photos, see Choosing the right paper. ● Two or ... and shuffle the paper so it snaps into the paper tray and try printing again. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 33 The printer does not print borderless photos. See Aligning the print cartridges. ● You may be engaged. Reload the paper into place. Remove any paper ...
... The printer enters this section for troubleshooting tips or go to calibrate the print cartridges. humidity environment. For paper loading instructions, see Loading your paper. ● The paper may be stuck together. Use HP paper for borderless photos, see Choosing the right paper. ● Two or ... and shuffle the paper so it snaps into the paper tray and try printing again. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 33 The printer does not print borderless photos. See Aligning the print cartridges. ● You may be engaged. Reload the paper into place. Remove any paper ...
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...the paper- Colors are clogged. Replace it . ● The paper may not be loaded correctly. See Cleaning the print cartridges. 34 HP Photosmart 7800 series Printed pages are dropping off of the Output tray. To prevent this, always extend the Output tray extension when you ... a computer, and use the HP Tri-color and HP Black print cartridges. Solution ● You may be using the best print cartridges for more information, see Loading your paper. ● The print cartridges may not be aligned properly. See the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help for the project....
...the paper- Colors are clogged. Replace it . ● The paper may not be loaded correctly. See Cleaning the print cartridges. 34 HP Photosmart 7800 series Printed pages are dropping off of the Output tray. To prevent this, always extend the Output tray extension when you ... a computer, and use the HP Tri-color and HP Black print cartridges. Solution ● You may be using the best print cartridges for more information, see Loading your paper. ● The print cartridges may not be aligned properly. See the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help for the project....
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... may have begun printing and then cancelled the process. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 35 Gently remove the jammed paper from the front of the printer. For more information about checking ink levels, see if the print cartridge status indicator appears. Cause There may have already loaded ...If the indicator is on . 6. Replace any print cartridges that are out of the printer. A blank page came out of photo paper at a time. Remove the rear access door. 3. Solution ● Check the printer screen to see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. ● You may be too low...
... may have begun printing and then cancelled the process. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 35 Gently remove the jammed paper from the front of the printer. For more information about checking ink levels, see if the print cartridge status indicator appears. Cause There may have already loaded ...If the indicator is on . 6. Replace any print cartridges that are out of the printer. A blank page came out of photo paper at a time. Remove the rear access door. 3. Solution ● Check the printer screen to see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. ● You may be too low...
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... printing again. Replace the missing print cartridge with a print cartridge. If a print cartridge is missing. The printer enters Ink- For more information, see Inserting and replacing the print cartridges. ● Use photo paper designed for the printer. Chapter 6 My photos do not work, replace the print cartridge(s). 36 HP Photosmart 7800 series For more information, see Aligning the...
... printing again. Replace the missing print cartridge with a print cartridge. If a print cartridge is missing. The printer enters Ink- For more information, see Inserting and replacing the print cartridges. ● Use photo paper designed for the printer. Chapter 6 My photos do not work, replace the print cartridge(s). 36 HP Photosmart 7800 series For more information, see Aligning the...