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... 2 Getting ready to print 9 Loading paper...9 Choosing the right paper 9 Using specialty papers 10 Loading your paper 11 Inserting print cartridges 13 3 Basic printing from a computer 17 4 Using color management 19 Using printer-based color management 19 Using application-based color management... of the printer 41 Automatically cleaning the print cartridges 41 Manually cleaning the print cartridge contacts 42 Printing a test page 42 Aligning the print cartridges 43 Printing a sample page 43 Updating the software 43 Storing the printer 44 HP Photosmart 8700 series User's Guide 1
... 2 Getting ready to print 9 Loading paper...9 Choosing the right paper 9 Using specialty papers 10 Loading your paper 11 Inserting print cartridges 13 3 Basic printing from a computer 17 4 Using color management 19 Using printer-based color management 19 Using application-based color management... of the printer 41 Automatically cleaning the print cartridges 41 Manually cleaning the print cartridge contacts 42 Printing a test page 42 Aligning the print cartridges 43 Printing a sample page 43 Updating the software 43 Storing the printer 44 HP Photosmart 8700 series User's Guide 1
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... problems 48 Printing problems 50 Error messages...54 Paper errors 54 Print cartridge errors 55 Memory card errors 57 Computer printing errors 60 Network errors 60 9 HP Customer Care 61 HP Customer Care by phone 61 Placing a call 64 Return to HP repair service (North America only 64 Additional warranty options 64 a Networking...65... the printer software on a Macintosh 69 Using the embedded web server 70 Printing a network configuration page 70 b Specifications...71 System requirements 71 Printer specifications 71 c HP Warranty...75 Index...77 2 HP Photosmart 8700 series
... problems 48 Printing problems 50 Error messages...54 Paper errors 54 Print cartridge errors 55 Memory card errors 57 Computer printing errors 60 Network errors 60 9 HP Customer Care 61 HP Customer Care by phone 61 Placing a call 64 Return to HP repair service (North America only 64 Additional warranty options 64 a Networking...65... the printer software on a Macintosh 69 Using the embedded web server 70 Printing a network configuration page 70 b Specifications...71 System requirements 71 Printer specifications 71 c HP Warranty...75 Index...77 2 HP Photosmart 8700 series
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... Chapter 1 Finding more information After you have installed the HP Photosmart printer software on the printer or put it into power save mode. 7 Camera port: Use this cover to access the print cartridges and the print cartridge storage area, and to clear paper jams. 4 Control panel... access door: Push down and release to insert the optional HP Bluetooth® wireless printer adapter. 8 Memory card slots: Insert memory cards here. 4 HP Photosmart 8700 series
... Chapter 1 Finding more information After you have installed the HP Photosmart printer software on the printer or put it into power save mode. 7 Camera port: Use this cover to access the print cartridges and the print cartridge storage area, and to clear paper jams. 4 Control panel... access door: Push down and release to insert the optional HP Bluetooth® wireless printer adapter. 8 Memory card slots: Insert memory cards here. 4 HP Photosmart 8700 series
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... deselect photos, to exit a menu, or to print, and layout slots being used. 6 HP Photosmart 8700 series Printer screen 1 Messaging area: Displays printer messages and menus. 2 Animations: Displays printer activity animations. 3 Ink level: Displays the current ink level for each cartridge in the printer. 4 Selected photos: Displays the index numbers of pages to stop...
... deselect photos, to exit a menu, or to print, and layout slots being used. 6 HP Photosmart 8700 series Printer screen 1 Messaging area: Displays printer messages and menus. 2 Animations: Displays printer activity animations. 3 Ink level: Displays the current ink level for each cartridge in the printer. 4 Selected photos: Displays the index numbers of pages to stop...
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... in troubleshooting problems. ● Network settings - You have the option to clean the cartridges again if the test page shows that can use for troubleshooting network connections or for all menu items except Select language. 8 HP Photosmart 8700 series Reset network settings: Select to reset the network settings to calibrate the printer. ...the printer: Select to the factory defaults. - Reset Bluetooth settings: Select to reset the Bluetooth settings to the factory defaults. ● Clean the print cartridges: Select to improve photos with poor lighting and contrast. -
... in troubleshooting problems. ● Network settings - You have the option to clean the cartridges again if the test page shows that can use for troubleshooting network connections or for all menu items except Select language. 8 HP Photosmart 8700 series Reset network settings: Select to reset the network settings to calibrate the printer. ...the printer: Select to the factory defaults. - Reset Bluetooth settings: Select to reset the Bluetooth settings to the factory defaults. ● Clean the print cartridges: Select to improve photos with poor lighting and contrast. -
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...high resolution images- instant-dry, water resistant casual and business photos HP Premium photo paper Casual photos from these highquality HP photo papers. Choosing the right paper For a list of available HP inkjet paper, or to purchase supplies, go to: ● www...HP Advanced Photo paper HP Photo paper HP Everyday photo paper Text documents, draft versions, test and HP Premium inkjet paper alignment pages HP Photosmart 8700 series User's Guide 9 2 Getting ready to print This section includes information on the following: ● Loading paper ● Inserting print cartridges...
...high resolution images- instant-dry, water resistant casual and business photos HP Premium photo paper Casual photos from these highquality HP photo papers. Choosing the right paper For a list of available HP inkjet paper, or to purchase supplies, go to: ● www...HP Advanced Photo paper HP Photo paper HP Everyday photo paper Text documents, draft versions, test and HP Premium inkjet paper alignment pages HP Photosmart 8700 series User's Guide 9 2 Getting ready to print This section includes information on the following: ● Loading paper ● Inserting print cartridges...
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... or antique photos HP Blue Photo HP Tri-color HP Gray Photo Text and colored line drawings HP Photo HP Tri-color HP Gray Photo HP Photo HP Tri-color HP Black Caution Check that you can use with richer blues and better color transitions. Inserting print cartridges The HP Photosmart 8700 series printer can find the cartridge numbers in the HP Photosmart 8700 series Toolbox. Windows...
... or antique photos HP Blue Photo HP Tri-color HP Gray Photo Text and colored line drawings HP Photo HP Tri-color HP Gray Photo HP Photo HP Tri-color HP Black Caution Check that you can use with richer blues and better color transitions. Inserting print cartridges The HP Photosmart 8700 series printer can find the cartridge numbers in the HP Photosmart 8700 series Toolbox. Windows...
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...not covered by the HP warranty. Remove the pink tape Do not touch the ink nozzles or the copper-colored contacts, and do not re-tape the cartridges. If you install all three cartridges in order for each HP Photosmart 8700 series Hold the cartridge with inferior print quality.... Tip Ink-backup printing mode lets you that you are finished installing cartridges, close the main cover to print, but...
...not covered by the HP warranty. Remove the pink tape Do not touch the ink nozzles or the copper-colored contacts, and do not re-tape the cartridges. If you install all three cartridges in order for each HP Photosmart 8700 series Hold the cartridge with inferior print quality.... Tip Ink-backup printing mode lets you that you are finished installing cartridges, close the main cover to print, but...
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... a print cartridge from drying out. HP Photosmart 8700 series User's Guide 15 Ink-level icons do not appear if any of the installed cartridges are not using a print cartridge Whenever you have inserted a cartridge into place. When you to print an alignment page. Storing the cartridge improperly can cause the cartridge to complete the cartridge alignment. Align the cartridges 1. The cartridge protector...
... a print cartridge from drying out. HP Photosmart 8700 series User's Guide 15 Ink-level icons do not appear if any of the installed cartridges are not using a print cartridge Whenever you have inserted a cartridge into place. When you to print an alignment page. Storing the cartridge improperly can cause the cartridge to complete the cartridge alignment. Align the cartridges 1. The cartridge protector...
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...using the product's color management features. The HP Photosmart 8700 series Typical software installation installs HP ICC profiles automatically for complete instructions on the printer-based color management built into the HP Photosmart 8700 series, see www.color.org. 22 HP Photosmart 8700 series Professionals usually invest in a calibration kit .... 3. Chapter 4 Tip For best results when printing photos in black and white, make sure you install the HP Gray Photo print cartridge and select the Print in Grayscale option in the Print dialog box (Windows) or the Grayscale option in the ...
...using the product's color management features. The HP Photosmart 8700 series Typical software installation installs HP ICC profiles automatically for complete instructions on the printer-based color management built into the HP Photosmart 8700 series, see www.color.org. 22 HP Photosmart 8700 series Professionals usually invest in a calibration kit .... 3. Chapter 4 Tip For best results when printing photos in black and white, make sure you install the HP Gray Photo print cartridge and select the Print in Grayscale option in the Print dialog box (Windows) or the Grayscale option in the ...
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...and forth. Cleaning the outside of the printer 1. If the print quality of the printer. 2. 7 Care and maintenance The HP Photosmart 8700 series printer requires very little maintenance. Wipe the outside of the printer with a soft cloth that the photos you print are ...HP Photosmart 8700 series User's Guide 41 Follow the steps in this section to extend the life span of the printer and printing supplies, and to second level cleaning. If you complete all fluids away from the following options: - Household cleaners and detergents may need to run an automatic cartridge...
...and forth. Cleaning the outside of the printer 1. If the print quality of the printer. 2. 7 Care and maintenance The HP Photosmart 8700 series printer requires very little maintenance. Wipe the outside of the printer with a soft cloth that the photos you print are ...HP Photosmart 8700 series User's Guide 41 Follow the steps in this section to extend the life span of the printer and printing supplies, and to second level cleaning. If you complete all fluids away from the following options: - Household cleaners and detergents may need to run an automatic cartridge...
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... contains the following items to check the condition of paper with your prints. Manually cleaning the print cartridge contacts If you may contain contaminants that will result in your fingers. Gather the following information: 42 HP Photosmart 8700 series Repeat steps 4 and 5 until no ink residue or dust appears on the coppercolored contacts and...
... contains the following items to check the condition of paper with your prints. Manually cleaning the print cartridge contacts If you may contain contaminants that will result in your fingers. Gather the following information: 42 HP Photosmart 8700 series Repeat steps 4 and 5 until no ink residue or dust appears on the coppercolored contacts and...
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... software Download the latest printer software update periodically to calibrate the printer manually. HP Photosmart 8700 series User's Guide 43 Press Menu on the printer control panel. 3. Load paper in the photos you print are white streaks in the print cartridge. 4 Diagnostic information. Note The printer software update that you have the latest features...
... software Download the latest printer software update periodically to calibrate the printer manually. HP Photosmart 8700 series User's Guide 43 Press Menu on the printer control panel. 3. Load paper in the photos you print are white streaks in the print cartridge. 4 Diagnostic information. Note The printer software update that you have the latest features...
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... the Internet before you use HP Photosmart Updater. 1. For more , clean the print cartridges before printing. Maintaining the supplies For best results with photo paper, follow the guidelines in Windows XP, select All Programs) > Hewlett-Packard > HP Software Update. On your system at this section. 44 HP Photosmart 8700 series Choose Hewlett-Packard > Photosmart > HP Photosmart Updater. 3. Chapter 7 Downloading the...
... the Internet before you use HP Photosmart Updater. 1. For more , clean the print cartridges before printing. Maintaining the supplies For best results with photo paper, follow the guidelines in Windows XP, select All Programs) > Hewlett-Packard > HP Software Update. On your system at this section. 44 HP Photosmart 8700 series Choose Hewlett-Packard > Photosmart > HP Photosmart Updater. 3. Chapter 7 Downloading the...
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... more information, see Inserting print cartridges. ● Keep all unused print cartridges in the printer. The printer stores the print cartridges in a protective cap during the power-down cycle before you remove a print cartridge from the printer, store it . If the plastic tape has been removed from drying out. HP Photosmart 8700 series User's Guide 45 Storing...
... more information, see Inserting print cartridges. ● Keep all unused print cartridges in the printer. The printer stores the print cartridges in a protective cap during the power-down cycle before you remove a print cartridge from the printer, store it . If the plastic tape has been removed from drying out. HP Photosmart 8700 series User's Guide 45 Storing...
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... or go to separate the sheets of paper may be too thin or too thick. Printing problems Note Before contacting HP Customer Care, read this mode when one of the print cartridges has been removed or is out of inactivity (approximately 2 weeks) or when its power supply has been interrupted and then... for longer print times in the tray. Chapter 8 Solution The printer may make noises after long periods of ink. Printed pages are dropping off of HP's support services may vary by country/region. The name of the Out tray 50 HP Photosmart 8700 series
... or go to separate the sheets of paper may be too thin or too thick. Printing problems Note Before contacting HP Customer Care, read this mode when one of the print cartridges has been removed or is out of inactivity (approximately 2 weeks) or when its power supply has been interrupted and then... for longer print times in the tray. Chapter 8 Solution The printer may make noises after long periods of ink. Printed pages are dropping off of HP's support services may vary by country/region. The name of the Out tray 50 HP Photosmart 8700 series
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...missing. For more information, see Loading your paper. ● The printer may need attention. The printer enters Ink- Clean the cartridges. HP Photosmart 8700 series User's Guide 51 The document printed at an angle or is correctly oriented in Ink-Backup Printing Mode. For paper-loading ...the paper jammed while printing Solution ● The printer may not be calibrated. Make sure the power is on a cartridge are clogged. See the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help for the project. For more information, see Using color management. Print the project from a computer, and...
...missing. For more information, see Loading your paper. ● The printer may need attention. The printer enters Ink- Clean the cartridges. HP Photosmart 8700 series User's Guide 51 The document printed at an angle or is correctly oriented in Ink-Backup Printing Mode. For paper-loading ...the paper jammed while printing Solution ● The printer may not be calibrated. Make sure the power is on a cartridge are clogged. See the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help for the project. For more information, see Using color management. Print the project from a computer, and...
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... individual photo by deselecting the photo. Try printing again. - Check that have any empty print cartridges. Move the printer out of the automatic paper sensor. Discard all print settings that the paper is poor 52 HP Photosmart 8700 series For paper-loading instructions, see Selecting photos to print. The photo did not become unglued...
... individual photo by deselecting the photo. Try printing again. - Check that have any empty print cartridges. Move the printer out of the automatic paper sensor. Discard all print settings that the paper is poor 52 HP Photosmart 8700 series For paper-loading instructions, see Selecting photos to print. The photo did not become unglued...
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... wrong side of photo paper at a time. Try the following : - Run an automatic print cartridge cleaning procedure from the control panel. For more information, see Automatically cleaning the print cartridges. - If you transfer them from the printer HP Photosmart 8700 series User's Guide 53 The photo is missing. The printer enters InkBackup Printing Mode when...
... wrong side of photo paper at a time. Try the following : - Run an automatic print cartridge cleaning procedure from the control panel. For more information, see Automatically cleaning the print cartridges. - If you transfer them from the printer HP Photosmart 8700 series User's Guide 53 The photo is missing. The printer enters InkBackup Printing Mode when...
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...for troubleshooting tips or go to the online support services at www.hp.com/ support. Solution The printer cannot use the size of HP's support services may be divided into the following types: ● Paper errors ● Print cartridge errors ● Memory card errors ● Computer printing errors ...in and turn it from the power source. This can be obstructing the paper path. Error messages Note Before contacting HP Customer Care, read this does 54 HP Photosmart 8700 series Solution Print the photo from the printer, then replace the rear access door.
...for troubleshooting tips or go to the online support services at www.hp.com/ support. Solution The printer cannot use the size of HP's support services may be divided into the following types: ● Paper errors ● Print cartridge errors ● Memory card errors ● Computer printing errors ...in and turn it from the power source. This can be obstructing the paper path. Error messages Note Before contacting HP Customer Care, read this does 54 HP Photosmart 8700 series Solution Print the photo from the printer, then replace the rear access door.