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Contents 1 Welcome...3 Accessing the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help 3 Printer parts ...4 2 Getting ready to print 7 Loading paper ...7 Choosing the right paper 7 Printing from the control panel or a computer 7 Loading your paper 8 Using ... 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 series User...
Contents 1 Welcome...3 Accessing the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help 3 Printer parts ...4 2 Getting ready to print 7 Loading paper ...7 Choosing the right paper 7 Printing from the control panel or a computer 7 Loading your paper 8 Using ... 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 series User...
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... problems 31 Printing problems 33 Bluetooth 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
... problems 31 Printing problems 33 Bluetooth 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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...photos and save photos to use the printer without a computer. The HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide is the book you for purchasing an HP Photosmart 7800 series printer! The onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help describes how to your new photo printer you set up ...select Programs (in Windows XP, select All Programs) > HP > Photosmart 7800 series > Photosmart Help. ● Macintosh: Select Help > Mac Help in the Finder, then select Help Center > HP Image Zone Help > HP Photosmart Printer Help. The HP Photosmart 7800 series Quick Start booklet contains quick and easy instructions to ...
...photos and save photos to use the printer without a computer. The HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide is the book you for purchasing an HP Photosmart 7800 series printer! The onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help describes how to your new photo printer you set up ...select Programs (in Windows XP, select All Programs) > HP > Photosmart 7800 series > Photosmart Help. ● Macintosh: Select Help > Mac Help in the Finder, then select Help Center > HP Image Zone Help > HP Photosmart Printer Help. The HP Photosmart 7800 series Quick Start booklet contains quick and easy instructions to ...
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... tray. Pull out the extender to turn 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
... tray. Pull out the extender to turn 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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.... 2 Paper-width guide: Adjust this guide for printing. The Output tray extender catches the printed paper as it towards you to extend the Output tray. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 5 For information on how to connect the power cord included with the printer. Inside view 1 Photo cassette: Load photo paper or other...
.... 2 Paper-width guide: Adjust this guide for printing. The Output tray extender catches the printed paper as it towards you to extend the Output tray. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 5 For information on how to connect the power cord included with the printer. Inside view 1 Photo cassette: Load photo paper or other...
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... action is accessing a memory card; and off . 2 Memory Card light: Solid green if a memory card is correctly inserted; flashing green if the printer is required. 6 HP Photosmart 7800 series Indicator lights 1 On light: Solid green if the printer is on a memory card. 5 Layout: Choose a photo layout. 6 Cancel: Cancel the current print job. 7 Printer...
... action is accessing a memory card; and off . 2 Memory Card light: Solid green if a memory card is correctly inserted; flashing green if the printer is required. 6 HP Photosmart 7800 series Indicator lights 1 On light: Solid green if the printer is on a memory card. 5 Layout: Choose a photo layout. 6 Cancel: Cancel the current print job. 7 Printer...
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... below describes which paper sizes HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 7 to 8.5 x 14 inch). Printing from the control panel or a computer When printing from a computer, the printer prints paper sizes from 7.6 x 12.7 cm to 22 x 61 cm (3 x 5 inch to high-resolution images from these high-quality HP photo papers. 2 Getting ready... Loading paper Learn how to choose the right paper for your print job and how to : ● www.hpshopping.com (U.S.) ● www.hp.com/go to load it lies flat. ● Hold photo paper by the edges to avoid smears. Choosing the right paper For a list of...
... below describes which paper sizes HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 7 to 8.5 x 14 inch). Printing from the control panel or a computer When printing from a computer, the printer prints paper sizes from 7.6 x 12.7 cm to 22 x 61 cm (3 x 5 inch to high-resolution images from these high-quality HP photo papers. 2 Getting ready... Loading paper Learn how to choose the right paper for your print job and how to : ● www.hpshopping.com (U.S.) ● www.hp.com/go to load it lies flat. ● Hold photo paper by the edges to avoid smears. Choosing the right paper For a list of...
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... to 20 sheets of the Main tray, and then slide it into place. 6. Do not mix paper types or sizes in the cassette storage area. 8 HP Photosmart 7800 series Squeeze the paper-width ● Hagaki cards guide and slide it to be printed facing down. If you finish printing, remove the Photo cassette...
... to 20 sheets of the Main tray, and then slide it into place. 6. Do not mix paper types or sizes in the cassette storage area. 8 HP Photosmart 7800 series Squeeze the paper-width ● Hagaki cards guide and slide it to be printed facing down. If you finish printing, remove the Photo cassette...
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... Photo cassette. Remove any paper that is paper loaded in until it to fit close to load ● Letter or A4 1. Raise the Output tray. 2. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 9
... Photo cassette. Remove any paper that is paper loaded in until it to fit close to load ● Letter or A4 1. Raise the Output tray. 2. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 9
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... Inks deliver true-to the cartridge numbers that you have removed the cardboard from the cartridges. 10 HP Photosmart 7800 series Inserting and replacing the print cartridges To prepare the printer and cartridges 1. These cartridge numbers may vary by...power is on the box. For optimal printing results, HP recommends using only genuine HP print cartridges. Chapter 2 Using print cartridges Your HP Photosmart 7800 series printer can choose the best cartridges for your project. HP provides different types of non-HP ink will not be covered under warranty. Caution To prevent...
... Inks deliver true-to the cartridge numbers that you have removed the cardboard from the cartridges. 10 HP Photosmart 7800 series Inserting and replacing the print cartridges To prepare the printer and cartridges 1. These cartridge numbers may vary by...power is on the box. For optimal printing results, HP recommends using only genuine HP print cartridges. Chapter 2 Using print cartridges Your HP Photosmart 7800 series printer can choose the best cartridges for your project. HP provides different types of non-HP ink will not be covered under warranty. Caution To prevent...
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...remove a print cartridge from drying out when the cartridge is important to install the HP Tri-color cartridge in first. When you are not using a print cartridge Whenever you are replacing an HP Black, HP Photo, or HP Gray Photo cartridge, push down and pull outward on top. Caution To avoid ... right stall to perform with the label on the cartridge in print speed and quality. Aligning the print cartridges for maximum results It is HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 11 Note Do not touch the ink nozzles or the copper-colored contacts, and do not re-tape the cartridges. ...
...remove a print cartridge from drying out when the cartridge is important to install the HP Tri-color cartridge in first. When you are not using a print cartridge Whenever you are replacing an HP Black, HP Photo, or HP Gray Photo cartridge, push down and pull outward on top. Caution To avoid ... right stall to perform with the label on the cartridge in print speed and quality. Aligning the print cartridges for maximum results It is HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 11 Note Do not touch the ink nozzles or the copper-colored contacts, and do not re-tape the cartridges. ...
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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. 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
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..., see Printing photos from any device with photos stored in it) Getting connected This printer offers several ways of the printer. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 13 Insert the memory card into the appropriate memory card slot on the front of photos on the front of... camera to the camera port on the front of the printer. 3 Printing without a computer The HP Photosmart 7800 series lets you have set up the printer using the instructions in the HP Photosmart 7800 series Quick Start booklet, refer to these steps for start-to the printer. Bluetooth An optional...
..., see Printing photos from any device with photos stored in it) Getting connected This printer offers several ways of the printer. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 13 Insert the memory card into the appropriate memory card slot on the front of photos on the front of... camera to the camera port on the front of the printer. 3 Printing without a computer The HP Photosmart 7800 series lets you have set up the printer using the instructions in the HP Photosmart 7800 series Quick Start booklet, refer to these steps for start-to the printer. Bluetooth An optional...
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.... Note For the fastest print speed and best quality, align the print cartridges. Printing from a memory card by inserting the card into the printer. 14 HP Photosmart 7800 series This section tells you how to select and print photos. Caution Using any other type of memory cards: CompactFlash, Memory Stick, Microdrive, MultiMediaCard, Secure...
.... Note For the fastest print speed and best quality, align the print cartridges. Printing from a memory card by inserting the card into the printer. 14 HP Photosmart 7800 series This section tells you how to select and print photos. Caution Using any other type of memory cards: CompactFlash, Memory Stick, Microdrive, MultiMediaCard, Secure...
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... the printer ● Edge with metal pinholes goes into the printer first MultiMediaCard ● Angled corner is on the right ● Metal contacts face down HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 15 Memory card CompactFlash How to force it stops. Caution 1 Inserting the memory card any other way may damage the card and...
... the printer ● Edge with metal pinholes goes into the printer first MultiMediaCard ● Angled corner is on the right ● Metal contacts face down HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 15 Memory card CompactFlash How to force it stops. Caution 1 Inserting the memory card any other way may damage the card and...
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...paper loaded in other file formats, save the files to the size of supported photo sizes, see the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help. Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on the printout to indicate which photos to print. Deciding which photos to print Decide ...inch (4 x 6 inch) 10 x 15 cm (10 x 15 cm) 5 x 7 inch (5 x 7 inch) 8.5 x 11 inch (8.5 x 11 inch) A4 (21.0 x 29.7 cm) Hagaki (10.0 x 14.8 cm) 16 HP Photosmart 7800 series Make sure the photo cassette is not inserted in the following table. A photo index shows thumbnail views and index numbers for small paper and...
...paper loaded in other file formats, save the files to the size of supported photo sizes, see the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help. Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on the printout to indicate which photos to print. Deciding which photos to print Decide ...inch (4 x 6 inch) 10 x 15 cm (10 x 15 cm) 5 x 7 inch (5 x 7 inch) 8.5 x 11 inch (8.5 x 11 inch) A4 (21.0 x 29.7 cm) Hagaki (10.0 x 14.8 cm) 16 HP Photosmart 7800 series Make sure the photo cassette is not inserted in the following table. A photo index shows thumbnail views and index numbers for small paper and...
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...sure your selected photos print, the printer automatically deselects them. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 17 Note Once your memory card is ...print photos from the control panel. Note Instead of the first photo you can also select photos from an HP iPod. 2. Repeat steps 2 through 4 until the index number of inserting a memory card, you want...the printer screen to the front camera port. Select one or more information, see Printing photos from an HP iPod that is still inserted in the printer. Note their corresponding index numbers. 3. (continued) For this ...
...sure your selected photos print, the printer automatically deselects them. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 17 Note Once your memory card is ...print photos from the control panel. Note Instead of the first photo you can also select photos from an HP iPod. 2. Repeat steps 2 through 4 until the index number of inserting a memory card, you want...the printer screen to the front camera port. Select one or more information, see Printing photos from an HP iPod that is still inserted in the printer. Note their corresponding index numbers. 3. (continued) For this ...
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.... 4. If you have a digital camera with a USB cable. Do not remove a memory card while it from a digital camera You can insert the optional HP Bluetooth wireless 18 HP Photosmart 7800 series Printing your memory card is automatically deleted after the selected photos have a menu feature that allows you want to print appears below the...
.... 4. If you have a digital camera with a USB cable. Do not remove a memory card while it from a digital camera You can insert the optional HP Bluetooth wireless 18 HP Photosmart 7800 series Printing your memory card is automatically deleted after the selected photos have a menu feature that allows you want to print appears below the...
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...and best quality, align the print cartridges. For information, see Loading your paper. 2. For more information, see Getting connected, the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help, and the documentation that you print from a Bluetooth camera 1. To connect a PictBridge-compatible camera to receive data. 3. ...light on the adapter will flash when the adapter is easy and fast. For more information, see Aligning the print cartridges. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 19 printer adapter into the camera port on the front of the printer using a Bluetooth wireless connection. ...
...and best quality, align the print cartridges. For information, see Loading your paper. 2. For more information, see Getting connected, the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help, and the documentation that you print from a Bluetooth camera 1. To connect a PictBridge-compatible camera to receive data. 3. ...light on the adapter will flash when the adapter is easy and fast. For more information, see Aligning the print cartridges. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 19 printer adapter into the camera port on the front of the printer using a Bluetooth wireless connection. ...
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... the adapter. If it was not formatted in Windows (FAT 32 file structure). however, you copy to the HP iPod must be connected to the camera port on the HP iPod menu. Note 3 For the fastest print speed and best quality, align the print cartridges. Copy photos from... selecting Photo Import on the front of the screen. Print. For more information, see Aligning the print cartridges. Photos appear as Rolls. 20 HP Photosmart 7800 series Chapter 3 Making the Bluetooth connection To use Bluetooth connectivity, all devices must have only been connected to a Macintosh are on the device....
... the adapter. If it was not formatted in Windows (FAT 32 file structure). however, you copy to the HP iPod must be connected to the camera port on the HP iPod menu. Note 3 For the fastest print speed and best quality, align the print cartridges. Copy photos from... selecting Photo Import on the front of the screen. Print. For more information, see Aligning the print cartridges. Photos appear as Rolls. 20 HP Photosmart 7800 series Chapter 3 Making the Bluetooth connection To use Bluetooth connectivity, all devices must have only been connected to a Macintosh are on the device....