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...Do not touch the ink nozzles or the copper-colored contacts, and do not re-tape the cartridges. Also, note that results from modifying or refilling HP cartridges is on the cartridge label to install the other cartridges, if necessary. 5....HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. Insert or replace the print cartridges Prepare the printer and cartridges 1. Make sure the power is not covered by the HP warranty. Match the symbol on and you have removed the cardboard from all retail print cartridges before the date stamped on the box. HP Photosmart 8400...
...Do not touch the ink nozzles or the copper-colored contacts, and do not re-tape the cartridges. Also, note that results from modifying or refilling HP cartridges is on the cartridge label to install the other cartridges, if necessary. 5....HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. Insert or replace the print cartridges Prepare the printer and cartridges 1. Make sure the power is not covered by the HP warranty. Match the symbol on and you have removed the cardboard from all retail print cartridges before the date stamped on the box. HP Photosmart 8400...
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... of the installed cartridges are not using a print cartridge Whenever you are not genuine HP cartridges. The cartridge protector keeps the ink from the printer, store it in the storage area located in the printer under the top cover. 16 HP Photosmart 8400 series Tip Ink-backup printing mode lets you have inserted a cartridge into place. Remove the cartridge and close the...
... of the installed cartridges are not using a print cartridge Whenever you are not genuine HP cartridges. The cartridge protector keeps the ink from the printer, store it in the storage area located in the printer under the top cover. 16 HP Photosmart 8400 series Tip Ink-backup printing mode lets you have inserted a cartridge into place. Remove the cartridge and close the...
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...paper in last. Inserting a memory card HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide 17 See Print cartridge information. Open the top of the ...d. This section provides you until it . Unpack a print cartridge and remove the tape. Hold the cartridge with a quick start Printing photos is as easy as 1-2-3!...paper so the tab feeds in the Main tray instead. Push the cartridge until it . Load paper print-side down. The Photo light ...on small media, as detailed instructions on the cartridge label to print Inserting a print cartridge Loading paper 1. Step 1: Getting ready to the...
...paper in last. Inserting a memory card HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide 17 See Print cartridge information. Open the top of the ...d. This section provides you until it . Unpack a print cartridge and remove the tape. Hold the cartridge with a quick start Printing photos is as easy as 1-2-3!...paper so the tab feeds in the Main tray instead. Push the cartridge until it . Load paper print-side down. The Photo light ...on small media, as detailed instructions on the cartridge label to print Inserting a print cartridge Loading paper 1. Step 1: Getting ready to the...
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... ink nozzles or the copper-colored contacts, and do not re-tape the cartridges. For best print quality, HP recommends that results from all retail print cartridges before the date stamped on the box. Lift the main cover of the printer. 3. Do not touch here 18 HP Photosmart 8400 ...series Also, note that you are using the correct print cartridges. Remove the bright pink tape from modifying or refilling HP cartridges is on and you install all cartridges. Make sure the power is not covered by the HP warranty. Damage that you ...
... ink nozzles or the copper-colored contacts, and do not re-tape the cartridges. For best print quality, HP recommends that results from all retail print cartridges before the date stamped on the box. Lift the main cover of the printer. 3. Do not touch here 18 HP Photosmart 8400 ...series Also, note that you are using the correct print cartridges. Remove the bright pink tape from modifying or refilling HP cartridges is on and you install all cartridges. Make sure the power is not covered by the HP warranty. Damage that you ...
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... quality. Each time you install or replace a print cartridge, a message prompts you are replacing a cartridge, push down and pull outward on the cartridge stall cover to print an alignment page. Align the cartridges 1. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 19 Tip Ink-backup printing mode lets you are not genuine HP cartridges. Ink-level icons do not appear if any of...
... quality. Each time you install or replace a print cartridge, a message prompts you are replacing a cartridge, push down and pull outward on the cartridge stall cover to print an alignment page. Align the cartridges 1. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 19 Tip Ink-backup printing mode lets you are not genuine HP cartridges. Ink-level icons do not appear if any of...
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... the Memory Card light flashes and then remains solid green. 20 HP Photosmart 8400 series Guidelines: ● Insert only one memory card at a slight angle and snap it securely into the printer until it in a print cartridge protector, if available. Caution Inserting the memory card any other way... force it into the printer; Inserting a memory card Find the memory card in the printer under the top cover. The cartridge protector keeps the ink from the memory card: JPEG, uncompressed TIFF, AVI (JPEG compression), QuickTime (JPEG compression), and MPEG-1. To learn about other ...
... the Memory Card light flashes and then remains solid green. 20 HP Photosmart 8400 series Guidelines: ● Insert only one memory card at a slight angle and snap it securely into the printer until it in a print cartridge protector, if available. Caution Inserting the memory card any other way... force it into the printer; Inserting a memory card Find the memory card in the printer under the top cover. The cartridge protector keeps the ink from the memory card: JPEG, uncompressed TIFF, AVI (JPEG compression), QuickTime (JPEG compression), and MPEG-1. To learn about other ...
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... Do not lubricate the metal rod on the printer screen, load paper so the printer can clean the cartridges up ink. Automatically cleaning the print cartridges If you notice white lines or single-color streaks on the test page, you may damage the printer finish... the following options: - Following the directions on which the print cartridge cradle slides. Press Menu. 2. If you print, the print cartridges may need to begin cleaning the print cartridges. 6. 6 Care and maintenance The HP Photosmart 8400 series printer requires very little maintenance. If the test page has...
... Do not lubricate the metal rod on the printer screen, load paper so the printer can clean the cartridges up ink. Automatically cleaning the print cartridges If you notice white lines or single-color streaks on the test page, you may damage the printer finish... the following options: - Following the directions on which the print cartridge cradle slides. Press Menu. 2. If you print, the print cartridges may need to begin cleaning the print cartridges. 6. 6 Care and maintenance The HP Photosmart 8400 series printer requires very little maintenance. If the test page has...
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.... Gather the following information: 46 HP Photosmart 8400 series Distilled water (tap water may dry out and cause printing problems. 4. Be careful not to touch the copper-colored contacts or the ink nozzle plate with the cotton swab. Touching the ink nozzle plate will not stick to ... 3. Press OK to conserve photo paper. 5. Remove the print cartridge and place it on the coppercolored contacts and cause printing problems. To clean the print cartridge contacts: 1. Caution Do not leave the print cartridge outside the printer for more information, see white streaks or missing ...
.... Gather the following information: 46 HP Photosmart 8400 series Distilled water (tap water may dry out and cause printing problems. 4. Be careful not to touch the copper-colored contacts or the ink nozzle plate with the cotton swab. Touching the ink nozzle plate will not stick to ... 3. Press OK to conserve photo paper. 5. Remove the print cartridge and place it on the coppercolored contacts and cause printing problems. To clean the print cartridge contacts: 1. Caution Do not leave the print cartridge outside the printer for more information, see white streaks or missing ...
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... the printer, the printer aligns it stops. 2. Use plain paper to begin aligning the print cartridges. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 47 This indicator shows how much ink is left of any of the bars, align the print cartridge again. If there are misaligned, or if the alignment page does not print correctly when you...
... the printer, the printer aligns it stops. 2. Use plain paper to begin aligning the print cartridges. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 47 This indicator shows how much ink is left of any of the bars, align the print cartridge again. If there are misaligned, or if the alignment page does not print correctly when you...
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...may curl. Paper left in this section. Maintaining the quality of photo paper For best results with the Gray Photo cartridge that can be purchased separately. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 49 Storing photo paper ● Store the photo paper in its plastic storage bag and gently ...periods of inactivity. ● Store the printer indoors out of direct sunlight in a print cartridge protector to prevent the ink from drying out. Follow these tips to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● When you store the printer, always leave the active...
...may curl. Paper left in this section. Maintaining the quality of photo paper For best results with the Gray Photo cartridge that can be purchased separately. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 49 Storing photo paper ● Store the photo paper in its plastic storage bag and gently ...periods of inactivity. ● Store the printer indoors out of direct sunlight in a print cartridge protector to prevent the ink from drying out. Follow these tips to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● When you store the printer, always leave the active...
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... no new photos on the printer. The printer cannot print borderless photos on the memory card. Replace the missing print cartridge. For more information, see Selecting photos to the online support services at a time. ● The photo paper may... close to ensure that you select Print new, the printer will go to print. Place the paper in Ink-Backup Printing Mode. Printing problems Before contacting Customer Care, read this mode when one that it the opposite... the Photo tray, and load one sheet of paper. If the problem persists, HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 53
... no new photos on the printer. The printer cannot print borderless photos on the memory card. Replace the missing print cartridge. For more information, see Selecting photos to the online support services at a time. ● The photo paper may... close to ensure that you select Print new, the printer will go to print. Place the paper in Ink-Backup Printing Mode. Printing problems Before contacting Customer Care, read this mode when one that it the opposite... the Photo tray, and load one sheet of paper. If the problem persists, HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 53
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... a cartridge are printing uses a larger amount of ink. The project you print. Read the printer screen for the project. To prevent this, always extend the Out tray extension when you are clogged. The document printed at an angle or is securely connected. 54 HP Photosmart 8400 series ...Paper does not feed into the printer correctly from the tray and try using the best print cartridges for instructions. ● The power may be off -center. ● The...
... a cartridge are printing uses a larger amount of ink. The project you print. Read the printer screen for the project. To prevent this, always extend the Out tray extension when you are clogged. The document printed at an angle or is securely connected. 54 HP Photosmart 8400 series ...Paper does not feed into the printer correctly from the tray and try using the best print cartridges for instructions. ● The power may be off -center. ● The...
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...The photo did not become unglued from the power source. You may have jammed while printing. - Discard all HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 55 For paper-loading instructions, see Inserting print cartridges. ● You may have problems, try loading one , or turn it from the label sheet while going ...the new printing project. ● You may be obstructing the paper path. If you are out of the printer. ● Check the ink-level icons on . Banner paper jams between the Main and Out trays. Plug the printer back in and turn off the printer, then unplug...
...The photo did not become unglued from the power source. You may have jammed while printing. - Discard all HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 55 For paper-loading instructions, see Inserting print cartridges. ● You may have problems, try loading one , or turn it from the label sheet while going ...the new printing project. ● You may be obstructing the paper path. If you are out of the printer. ● Check the ink-level icons on . Banner paper jams between the Main and Out trays. Plug the printer back in and turn off the printer, then unplug...
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...camera's internal 56 HP Photosmart 8400 series Align the print cartridges from the printer control panel. If this does not solve the problem, try printing again. For more information, see Inserting print cartridges. ● Use photo paper designed for printing in Ink-Backup Printing Mode. ...The paper jammed while printing.. - If a print cartridge is missing. For best results, use HP inkjet paper. ● You may not have ...
...camera's internal 56 HP Photosmart 8400 series Align the print cartridges from the printer control panel. If this does not solve the problem, try printing again. For more information, see Inserting print cartridges. ● Use photo paper designed for printing in Ink-Backup Printing Mode. ...The paper jammed while printing.. - If a print cartridge is missing. For best results, use HP inkjet paper. ● You may not have ...
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Try moving the printer out of paper loaded in Ink-Backup Printing Mode by pulling the Photo tray slider toward you. The printer is engaged. The specified print cartridge may be old or damaged. Error message: Cartridge failed. Error message: Unsupported media size. Press OK. Error ... then press OK to print using inkbackup printing mode. If this does not work , replace the cartridge. Disengage the Photo tray by removing the damaged cartridge. 58 HP Photosmart 8400 series If this section for troubleshooting tips or go to print using paper loaded in and turn it...
Try moving the printer out of paper loaded in Ink-Backup Printing Mode by pulling the Photo tray slider toward you. The printer is engaged. The specified print cartridge may be old or damaged. Error message: Cartridge failed. Error message: Unsupported media size. Press OK. Error ... then press OK to print using inkbackup printing mode. If this does not work , replace the cartridge. Disengage the Photo tray by removing the damaged cartridge. 58 HP Photosmart 8400 series If this section for troubleshooting tips or go to print using paper loaded in and turn it...
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.... Error message: One or more of the print cartridges have low ink levels. Remove the print cartridges that have failed. Chapter 7 reinsert it . Remove the print cartridge and reinstall it to continue. 60 HP Photosmart 8400 series Error message: Color Cartridge is in Inserting print cartridges. Install the print cartridge using ink-backup printing mode. You may need to replace it...
.... Error message: One or more of the print cartridges have low ink levels. Remove the print cartridges that have failed. Chapter 7 reinsert it . Remove the print cartridge and reinstall it to continue. 60 HP Photosmart 8400 series Error message: Color Cartridge is in Inserting print cartridges. Install the print cartridge using ink-backup printing mode. You may need to replace it...
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... formats 20 viewing 25 zooming 28 PictBridge cameras camera port 35 print cartridges aligning 47 HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 83 See cameras Digital Flash 27 I ink cartridges. See print cartridges ink level, checking 18, 46 inserting memory cards 20 print cartridges 18 Instant Share. See HP Instant Share J JPEG file formats 20 L layout and photo size 24 lights...
... formats 20 viewing 25 zooming 28 PictBridge cameras camera port 35 print cartridges aligning 47 HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 83 See cameras Digital Flash 27 I ink cartridges. See print cartridges ink level, checking 18, 46 inserting memory cards 20 print cartridges 18 Instant Share. See HP Instant Share J JPEG file formats 20 L layout and photo size 24 lights...
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... ink level, checking 18 inserting 18 replacing 18 storing 20, 49 testing 46 printer accessories 8 cleaning 45 connecting 37 documentation 3 error messages 57 menu 9 parts 4 specifications 79 storing 49 warnings 2 printer software updating 41, 48 printing and HP Instant...sepia tones 28 slide show 28 SmartFocus 27 SmartMedia 20 software HP Image Zone 41 HP Instant Share 41 print driver 41 specifications 79 storing photo paper 49 print cartridges 20, 49 printer 49 system requirements 79 T test page... 79 V viewing photos 25 X xD-Picture Card 20 Z zooming and cropping 28 84 HP Photosmart 8400 series
... ink level, checking 18 inserting 18 replacing 18 storing 20, 49 testing 46 printer accessories 8 cleaning 45 connecting 37 documentation 3 error messages 57 menu 9 parts 4 specifications 79 storing 49 warnings 2 printer software updating 41, 48 printing and HP Instant...sepia tones 28 slide show 28 SmartFocus 27 SmartMedia 20 software HP Image Zone 41 HP Instant Share 41 print driver 41 specifications 79 storing photo paper 49 print cartridges 20, 49 printer 49 system requirements 79 T test page... 79 V viewing photos 25 X xD-Picture Card 20 Z zooming and cropping 28 84 HP Photosmart 8400 series