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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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...paper. 2 Main tray: Load paper here. 3 Printer screen: View the photo index numbers, photo selection status, paper status, and print cartridge status. Pull out the extender to turn on the printer screen, see Printer screen status indicators. 4 Main cover: Raise the main cover .... 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
...paper. 2 Main tray: Load paper here. 3 Printer screen: View the photo index numbers, photo selection status, paper status, and print cartridge status. Pull out the extender to turn on the printer screen, see Printer screen status indicators. 4 Main cover: Raise the main cover .... 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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... ● Using print cartridges Loading paper Learn how to choose the right paper for your paper in good condition for printing. If the corners curl, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it in some countries/regions.) Medium- The list below describes which paper sizes HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 7 Choosing...
... ● Using print cartridges Loading paper Learn how to choose the right paper for your paper in good condition for printing. If the corners curl, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it in some countries/regions.) Medium- The list below describes which paper sizes HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 7 Choosing...
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... right of time. Click Launch Utility, and then choose Supplies Status from the cartridges. 10 HP Photosmart 7800 series HP Vivera Inks are designed and tested with HP printers to the cartridge numbers that last for quality, purity, and fade resistance. For best print quality, HP recommends that you easily produce great results, time after time. Remove the...
... right of time. Click Launch Utility, and then choose Supplies Status from the cartridges. 10 HP Photosmart 7800 series HP Vivera Inks are designed and tested with HP printers to the cartridge numbers that last for quality, purity, and fade resistance. For best print quality, HP recommends that you easily produce great results, time after time. Remove the...
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... securely into place as you are replacing an HP Black, HP Photo, or HP Gray Photo cartridge, push down and pull outward on top. Slide the cartridge at a slight upward angle into place. For instructions, see Aligning the print cartridges. Aligning the print cartridges for maximum results It is HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 11 Note Do not touch...
... securely into place as you are replacing an HP Black, HP Photo, or HP Gray Photo cartridge, push down and pull outward on top. Slide the cartridge at a slight upward angle into place. For instructions, see Aligning the print cartridges. Aligning the print cartridges for maximum results It is HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 11 Note Do not touch...
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Once you have inserted a cartridge into the cartridge protector, place it securely into the protector at a slight angle and snap it in the storage area located in the printer. 12 HP Photosmart 7800 series Failure to properly store your cartridge can cause the cartridge to malfunction. ➔ To insert a cartridge into the cartridge protector, slide the cartridge into place. Chapter 2 not being used.
Once you have inserted a cartridge into the cartridge protector, place it securely into the protector at a slight angle and snap it in the storage area located in the printer. 12 HP Photosmart 7800 series Failure to properly store your cartridge can cause the cartridge to malfunction. ➔ To insert a cartridge into the cartridge protector, slide the cartridge into place. Chapter 2 not being used.
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...into the printer and using a digital camera-directly from the camera and insert it into the printer to insert the card into the printer. 14 HP Photosmart 7800 series This section tells you how to do the following: ● Insert a memory card ● Change the default paper size ● ... xD-Picture Card. For more information, see Inserting a memory card. Note For the fastest print speed and best quality, align the print cartridges. You can also print cameraselected photos-photos you can read the following table and use the instructions to select and print your memory card in...
...into the printer and using a digital camera-directly from the camera and insert it into the printer to insert the card into the printer. 14 HP Photosmart 7800 series This section tells you how to do the following: ● Insert a memory card ● Change the default paper size ● ... xD-Picture Card. For more information, see Inserting a memory card. Note For the fastest print speed and best quality, align the print cartridges. You can also print cameraselected photos-photos you can read the following table and use the instructions to select and print your memory card in...
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...three seconds. Do not remove a memory card while it from a memory card 1. Select one or more information, see Aligning the print cartridges. Caution If the Memory Card light is flashing green, then the printer is automatically deleted after the selected photos have a menu feature ... for printing in the Main tray or Photo cassette. 3. Printing photos from a digital camera You can insert the optional HP Bluetooth wireless 18 HP Photosmart 7800 series The printer screen briefly displays twelve dashes, and then check marks appear next to each index number on the memory card...
...three seconds. Do not remove a memory card while it from a memory card 1. Select one or more information, see Aligning the print cartridges. Caution If the Memory Card light is flashing green, then the printer is automatically deleted after the selected photos have a menu feature ... for printing in the Main tray or Photo cassette. 3. Printing photos from a digital camera You can insert the optional HP Bluetooth wireless 18 HP Photosmart 7800 series The printer screen briefly displays twelve dashes, and then check marks appear next to each index number on the memory card...
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... uses the settings that you print from a Bluetooth camera 1. The light on the front of the printer using a Bluetooth wireless connection. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 19 Load photo paper in the printer. Using a Bluetooth camera If you have a digital camera with Bluetooth wireless technology... the USB cable that came with the Bluetooth device. Note For the fastest print speed and best quality, align the print cartridges. Connect the PictBridge-compatible digital camera to the printer. Follow the instructions in the documentation that came with the printer is...
... uses the settings that you print from a Bluetooth camera 1. The light on the front of the printer using a Bluetooth wireless connection. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 19 Load photo paper in the printer. Using a Bluetooth camera If you have a digital camera with Bluetooth wireless technology... the USB cable that came with the Bluetooth device. Note For the fastest print speed and best quality, align the print cartridges. Connect the PictBridge-compatible digital camera to the printer. Follow the instructions in the documentation that came with the printer is...
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... the USB cable that came with the printer; Note 3 For the fastest print speed and best quality, align the print cartridges. Photos appear as Rolls. 20 HP Photosmart 7800 series In addition, an HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter must be available in Windows, it appears on the front of the screen. Verify that came with...
... the USB cable that came with the printer; Note 3 For the fastest print speed and best quality, align the print cartridges. Photos appear as Rolls. 20 HP Photosmart 7800 series In addition, an HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter must be available in Windows, it appears on the front of the screen. Verify that came with...
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...the printer and printing supplies, and to ensure that the photos you may need to manually clean the print cartridge contacts. 5 Care and maintenance The HP Photosmart 7800 series printer requires very little maintenance. Turn off the printer, and then disconnect the power cord from the interior...clean the interior of cleaning solution. Do not lubricate the metal rod on the print cartridge contacts and cause printing problems. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 27 Cleaning the print cartridges If you notice white lines or single-color streaks on the photos you may also see...
...the printer and printing supplies, and to ensure that the photos you may need to manually clean the print cartridge contacts. 5 Care and maintenance The HP Photosmart 7800 series printer requires very little maintenance. Turn off the printer, and then disconnect the power cord from the interior...clean the interior of cleaning solution. Do not lubricate the metal rod on the print cartridge contacts and cause printing problems. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 27 Cleaning the print cartridges If you notice white lines or single-color streaks on the photos you may also see...
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...Utility. Open the main cover of the Windows taskbar and select Launch/Show HP Solution Center. Remove the print cartridge and place it on a clean swab. 7. You should also align the print cartridges if the colors in the printer, you are using a Windows computer:... touch the ink nozzle plate. e. Important: Align the print cartridges. b. Click the Devices tab. c. Ink nozzles exposed to align the print cartridges. Gather the following items to complete the cartridge alignment. 28 HP Photosmart 7800 series From the Device Services tab, click Align the Printer....
...Utility. Open the main cover of the Windows taskbar and select Launch/Show HP Solution Center. Remove the print cartridge and place it on a clean swab. 7. You should also align the print cartridges if the colors in the printer, you are using a Windows computer:... touch the ink nozzle plate. e. Important: Align the print cartridges. b. Click the Devices tab. c. Ink nozzles exposed to align the print cartridges. Gather the following items to complete the cartridge alignment. 28 HP Photosmart 7800 series From the Device Services tab, click Align the Printer....
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Note These procedures do not update the HP Image Zone software. The HP Software Update window opens. 2. Storing the printer and print cartridges Protect the printer and print cartridges by following these steps: 1. If the Output tray extender is available, click the check box next to ... software installed, No new updates are not using them properly when you can contact HP directly to check for printer software updates. Remove all paper from the paper trays. 3. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 29 Downloading the software (Macintosh users) 1. To download printer ...
Note These procedures do not update the HP Image Zone software. The HP Software Update window opens. 2. Storing the printer and print cartridges Protect the printer and print cartridges by following these steps: 1. If the Output tray extender is available, click the check box next to ... software installed, No new updates are not using them properly when you can contact HP directly to check for printer software updates. Remove all paper from the paper trays. 3. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 29 Downloading the software (Macintosh users) 1. To download printer ...
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... the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat. 30 HP Photosmart 7800 series In other countries/regions, the protector is included with the printer to run the automatic cartridge cleaning procedure before you remove a print cartridge from drying out. Storing photo paper ● Store the photo paper .... ● Store the printer indoors out of direct sunlight in a place without temperature extremes. ● If the printer and print cartridges have not been used for one month or more information, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. The printer stores the print...
... the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat. 30 HP Photosmart 7800 series In other countries/regions, the protector is included with the printer to run the automatic cartridge cleaning procedure before you remove a print cartridge from drying out. Storing photo paper ● Store the photo paper .... ● Store the printer indoors out of direct sunlight in a place without temperature extremes. ● If the printer and print cartridges have not been used for one month or more information, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. The printer stores the print...
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6 Troubleshooting The HP Photosmart 7800 series printer is busy processing information. For information about using a USB cable of paper - Solution The printer is designed to be reliable and easy to...printer is flashing red. Solution The printer requires attention. Print cartridge tape not removed - HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 31 Try the following: ● If the printer is not connected to a computer, HP recommends using the printer software and printing from a computer, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. Print carriage jammed or stuck - Packaging materials are...
6 Troubleshooting The HP Photosmart 7800 series printer is busy processing information. For information about using a USB cable of paper - Solution The printer is designed to be reliable and easy to...printer is flashing red. Solution The printer requires attention. Print cartridge tape not removed - HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 31 Try the following: ● If the printer is not connected to a computer, HP recommends using the printer software and printing from a computer, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. Print carriage jammed or stuck - Packaging materials are...
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...9679; The printer may be stuck together. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 33 For more pieces of paper may be in the Main tray. Printing problems Before contacting HP Customer Care, read this mode when one of the print cartridges has been removed. humidity environment. Solution ...You may be too thin or too thick. If the photo paper is very slow. Use HP paper for borderless photos, see...
...9679; The printer may be stuck together. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 33 For more pieces of paper may be in the Main tray. Printing problems Before contacting HP Customer Care, read this mode when one of the print cartridges has been removed. humidity environment. Solution ...You may be too thin or too thick. If the photo paper is very slow. Use HP paper for borderless photos, see...
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... Always extend the Output tray extension when you print. Load the Photo cassette into the Main tray. See Cleaning the print cartridges. 34 HP Photosmart 7800 series Printed pages are dropping off of the Output tray when they are printed. To prevent this, always extend the Output ...in Ink-backup Printing Mode. To print color photos, use the HP Tri-color and HP Black print cartridges. Colors are not printing satisfactorily. Replace it . ● The paper may be loaded correctly. See the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help for the project. Make sure that the photo paper...
... Always extend the Output tray extension when you print. Load the Photo cassette into the Main tray. See Cleaning the print cartridges. 34 HP Photosmart 7800 series Printed pages are dropping off of the Output tray when they are printed. To prevent this, always extend the Output ...in Ink-backup Printing Mode. To print color photos, use the HP Tri-color and HP Black print cartridges. Colors are not printing satisfactorily. Replace it . ● The paper may be loaded correctly. See the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help for the project. Make sure that the photo paper...
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.... If the indicator is low. If you cancelled the process before starting the new printing project. A blank page came out of the printer. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 35 Doing so can cause irreversible damage to print. Turn off the printer, and then unplug the printer. 2. Plug in ... process. 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. If you experience paper jams when printing on . 6. No page came out of the printer. Cause There may have...
.... If the indicator is low. If you cancelled the process before starting the new printing project. A blank page came out of the printer. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 35 Doing so can cause irreversible damage to print. Turn off the printer, and then unplug the printer. 2. Plug in ... process. 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. If you experience paper jams when printing on . 6. No page came out of the printer. Cause There may have...
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...to the print cartridge status indicator point to replace. If a print cartridge is poor. If these solutions do not print when I don't know which cartridge to the cartridge you should replace. Chapter 6 My photos do not work, replace the print cartridge(s). 36 HP Photosmart 7800 series Solution ...9679; You may be running low on how to see Aligning the print cartridges. - For more information, see if the print cartridge status indicator appears on the wrong side of ink....
...to the print cartridge status indicator point to replace. If a print cartridge is poor. If these solutions do not print when I don't know which cartridge to the cartridge you should replace. Chapter 6 My photos do not work, replace the print cartridge(s). 36 HP Photosmart 7800 series Solution ...9679; You may be running low on how to see Aligning the print cartridges. - For more information, see if the print cartridge status indicator appears on the wrong side of ink....