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... HP Photosmart and start printing. When viewing screens other than the Home screen, selects options related to a memory card or a connected computer. 2 English Get to know the HP Photosmart 1 Back: Returns to a computer- Make color or black-and-white copies. Get the most out of specialty media such as transparencies and envelopes. Scan originals to the current display. 5 Photo: Opens the Photo Menu. just insert your photos without connecting to the previous screen. 2 Cancel: Stops the current operation, restores default settings, and clears...
... HP Photosmart and start printing. When viewing screens other than the Home screen, selects options related to a memory card or a connected computer. 2 English Get to know the HP Photosmart 1 Back: Returns to a computer- Make color or black-and-white copies. Get the most out of specialty media such as transparencies and envelopes. Scan originals to the current display. 5 Photo: Opens the Photo Menu. just insert your photos without connecting to the previous screen. 2 Cancel: Stops the current operation, restores default settings, and clears...
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... power cord from the cartridges is used in the printing process in a number of different ways, including in the initialization process, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. Press the On button once. To access the Electronic Help • Windows: Click Start > All Programs > HP > Photosmart B109 series > Help. • Mac OS x v10.4: Click Help > Mac Help, Library > HP Product Help. • Mac OS x v10.5: Click Help > Mac Help. English Get the most recent updates to : www.hp.com/support...
... power cord from the cartridges is used in the printing process in a number of different ways, including in the initialization process, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. Press the On button once. To access the Electronic Help • Windows: Click Start > All Programs > HP > Photosmart B109 series > Help. • Mac OS x v10.4: Click Help > Mac Help, Library > HP Product Help. • Mac OS x v10.5: Click Help > Mac Help. English Get the most recent updates to : www.hp.com/support...
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... does not remove components that your default printing device: • Windows Vista: On the Windows taskbar, click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Printers. • Windows XP: On the Windows taskbar, click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Faxes. To install the software: 1. Disconnect the HP Photosmart from your computer's CD drive. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. English Troubleshooting Windows If you are unable to print make sure the product is set as default printer" from the menu. Make sure...
... does not remove components that your default printing device: • Windows Vista: On the Windows taskbar, click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Printers. • Windows XP: On the Windows taskbar, click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Faxes. To install the software: 1. Disconnect the HP Photosmart from your computer's CD drive. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. English Troubleshooting Windows If you are unable to print make sure the product is set as default printer" from the menu. Make sure...
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... HP Photosmart Printer parts...5 Control panel features...6 3 How do I?...7 5 Print Print documents...15 Print photos...16 Print envelopes...22 Print on specialty media...23 Print a Web page...24 6 Scan Scan to a computer...29 Scan to a memory card...30 7 Copy Copy text or mixed documents 34 8 Reprint photos...39 9 Save photos...41 10 Maintain the HP Photosmart Check the estimated ink levels 43 Replace the cartridges...44 Order ink supplies...46 Cartridge warranty information 46 Print and evaluate a print quality report 47 11 Solve a problem HP support...51 Setup troubleshooting...53 Print...
... HP Photosmart Printer parts...5 Control panel features...6 3 How do I?...7 5 Print Print documents...15 Print photos...16 Print envelopes...22 Print on specialty media...23 Print a Web page...24 6 Scan Scan to a computer...29 Scan to a memory card...30 7 Copy Copy text or mixed documents 34 8 Reprint photos...39 9 Save photos...41 10 Maintain the HP Photosmart Check the estimated ink levels 43 Replace the cartridges...44 Order ink supplies...46 Cartridge warranty information 46 Print and evaluate a print quality report 47 11 Solve a problem HP support...51 Setup troubleshooting...53 Print...
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3 How do I ? 7 How do I? This section contains links to commonly performed tasks, such as printing photos, scanning, and making copies. • "Print photos from a memory card" on page 18 • "Print on specialty media" on page 23 • "Save photos" on page 41 • "Load media" on page 12 • "Replace the cartridges" on page 44 • "Scan to a computer" on page 29 • "Scan to a memory card" on page 30 How do I ?
3 How do I ? 7 How do I? This section contains links to commonly performed tasks, such as printing photos, scanning, and making copies. • "Print photos from a memory card" on page 18 • "Print on specialty media" on page 23 • "Save photos" on page 41 • "Load media" on page 12 • "Replace the cartridges" on page 44 • "Scan to a computer" on page 29 • "Scan to a memory card" on page 30 How do I ?
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... smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors. HP Advanced Photo Paper This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling without tabs). Get sharp, crisp images when you use . HP Printing Paper HP Printing Paper is suitable for copies, drafts, memos, and other everyday documents. HP Brochure Paper or HP Superior Inkjet Paper These papers are the perfect choice for near-photographic reproductions and business graphics for report covers, special presentations, brochures, mailers, and...
... smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors. HP Advanced Photo Paper This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling without tabs). Get sharp, crisp images when you use . HP Printing Paper HP Printing Paper is suitable for copies, drafts, memos, and other everyday documents. HP Brochure Paper or HP Superior Inkjet Paper These papers are the perfect choice for near-photographic reproductions and business graphics for report covers, special presentations, brochures, mailers, and...
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On the File menu in the paper tray. 2. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 4. NOTE: When printing a photo, you have paper loaded in your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. Print 15 Make sure you must select options for printing" on page 10 Print documents Most print settings are automatically handled by the software application. Depending on your software application, click Print. 3. If you change settings, click the button that opens the Properties...
On the File menu in the paper tray. 2. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 4. NOTE: When printing a photo, you have paper loaded in your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. Print 15 Make sure you must select options for printing" on page 10 Print documents Most print settings are automatically handled by the software application. Depending on your software application, click Print. 3. If you change settings, click the button that opens the Properties...
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... adjusts image sharpness. 13. If the borderless paper size and paper type are not compatible, the printer software displays an alert and allows you can use the Maximum dpi setting with supported types of your software application, this button might start to select a different type or size. 10. (Optional) Select the Borderless printing check box if it from the Paper Type drop-down list. Related topics • "Recommended papers for photo printing" on page 9 • "Load media" on page 12...
... adjusts image sharpness. 13. If the borderless paper size and paper type are not compatible, the printer software displays an alert and allows you can use the Maximum dpi setting with supported types of your software application, this button might start to select a different type or size. 10. (Optional) Select the Borderless printing check box if it from the Paper Type drop-down list. Related topics • "Recommended papers for photo printing" on page 9 • "Load media" on page 12...
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... 7 inch) HP Photo Papers. • Paper-saving Printing: Print two-sided documents with mutliple pages on same sheet to the list. The printing shortcut is removed from within your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 4. Print Set the default print settings If there are displayed. 6. The printing shortcut is added to reduce paper usage. • Photo Printing-With White Borders: Print a photo with a white border around the edges. • Fast/Economical Printing: Produce draft-quality printouts quickly. •...
... 7 inch) HP Photo Papers. • Paper-saving Printing: Print two-sided documents with mutliple pages on same sheet to the list. The printing shortcut is removed from within your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 4. Print Set the default print settings If there are displayed. 6. The printing shortcut is added to reduce paper usage. • Photo Printing-With White Borders: Print a photo with a white border around the edges. • Fast/Economical Printing: Produce draft-quality printouts quickly. •...
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...; Check the estimated ink levels • Replace the cartridges • Order ink supplies • Cartridge warranty information • Print and evaluate a print quality report Check the estimated ink levels You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for the ink cartridges appear. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to replace the cartridges until the print quality is used in the printing process in a number...
...; Check the estimated ink levels • Replace the cartridges • Order ink supplies • Cartridge warranty information • Print and evaluate a print quality report Check the estimated ink levels You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for the ink cartridges appear. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to replace the cartridges until the print quality is used in the printing process in a number...
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... or smears 4. jagged lines NOTE: If aligning the printer does not solve this diagnostic page again. The problem might not appear on the print quality report, then the printing system is working correctly. If you do not see any defects on the other things you can check: • Check the paper. • Check the print settings. • Make sure your printout, use the software you installed with the product...
... or smears 4. jagged lines NOTE: If aligning the printer does not solve this diagnostic page again. The problem might not appear on the print quality report, then the printing system is working correctly. If you do not see any defects on the other things you can check: • Check the paper. • Check the print settings. • Make sure your printout, use the software you installed with the product...
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... the default printer • Solution 3: Check the connection between the product and computer Solve a problem Setup troubleshooting 55 Solutions are listed in the previous solutions and are still having a problem, contact HP support for use with the most likely solution first. CAUTION: If the product still does not turn on, it does not print Try the following solutions to turn on the product • Solution 2: Set...
... the default printer • Solution 3: Check the connection between the product and computer Solve a problem Setup troubleshooting 55 Solutions are listed in the previous solutions and are still having a problem, contact HP support for use with the most likely solution first. CAUTION: If the product still does not turn on, it does not print Try the following solutions to turn on the product • Solution 2: Set...
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... page can be aligned. Load unused plain white paper into the paper tray. 2. To align the printer from the paper tray, reload the paper, and then slide the paper-width guide inward until it stops at the edge of the glass, and then press OK to be removed. The Printer Toolbox appears. 4. Solve a problem 60 Solve a problem In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. Click the Device Services tab. 5. When the On button stops flashing, the alignment...
... page can be aligned. Load unused plain white paper into the paper tray. 2. To align the printer from the paper tray, reload the paper, and then slide the paper-width guide inward until it stops at the edge of the glass, and then press OK to be removed. The Printer Toolbox appears. 4. Solve a problem 60 Solve a problem In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. Click the Device Services tab. 5. When the On button stops flashing, the alignment...
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... of ink. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. Solve a problem Print troubleshooting 61 Or, check to print in the paper tray. Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into each stage, review the quality of cleaning. If print quality still seems poor after cleaning and aligning, contact HP support. For more information, see if advanced color settings such as HP Advanced Photo Paper is poor. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software...
... of ink. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. Solve a problem Print troubleshooting 61 Or, check to print in the paper tray. Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into each stage, review the quality of cleaning. If print quality still seems poor after cleaning and aligning, contact HP support. For more information, see if advanced color settings such as HP Advanced Photo Paper is poor. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software...
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... the File menu in , and then press the On button to turn on your print job before sending it to : www.hp.com/support. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 4. In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the appropriate quality setting for service Solution: If you have loaded. 7. To check your software application, click Print. 3. Preview your software application, this button might need assistance to enable the product or software to function...
... the File menu in , and then press the On button to turn on your print job before sending it to : www.hp.com/support. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 4. In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the appropriate quality setting for service Solution: If you have loaded. 7. To check your software application, click Print. 3. Preview your software application, this button might need assistance to enable the product or software to function...
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... receiving this message, write down the error code provided in the message on its side to avoid ink leakage. Ink service capacity warning Solution: If you keep it upright and do not tip it on the product display, and then contact HP support. Printing can no longer print. Cause: The product has nearly maximized the ink service capacity. Go to receive this message, make sure you are inserted. Solve a problem...
... receiving this message, write down the error code provided in the message on its side to avoid ink leakage. Ink service capacity warning Solution: If you keep it upright and do not tip it on the product display, and then contact HP support. Printing can no longer print. Cause: The product has nearly maximized the ink service capacity. Go to receive this message, make sure you are inserted. Solve a problem...
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... HP Photosmart Software 1. If a used in some other product. Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the paper tray. 2. There are satisfied with the quality of time. After each stage, review the quality of cleaning. Each stage lasts about two minutes, uses one sheet of paper, and uses an increasing amount of the current print job. Previously used genuine HP cartridge Solution: Check the print quality of ink. If it is installed, check the print...
... HP Photosmart Software 1. If a used in some other product. Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the paper tray. 2. There are satisfied with the quality of time. After each stage, review the quality of cleaning. Each stage lasts about two minutes, uses one sheet of paper, and uses an increasing amount of the current print job. Previously used genuine HP cartridge Solution: Check the print quality of ink. If it is installed, check the print...
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... cleaning and aligning, contact HP support. After each stage, review the quality of ink. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Each stage lasts about two minutes, uses one sheet of paper, and uses an increasing amount of the printed page. The Printer Toolbox appears. 4. There are satisfied with printer preparation Solution: Check the print quality of the current print job. Solve a problem Errors 95 In the HP Solution Center, click Settings...
... cleaning and aligning, contact HP support. After each stage, review the quality of ink. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Each stage lasts about two minutes, uses one sheet of paper, and uses an increasing amount of the printed page. The Printer Toolbox appears. 4. There are satisfied with printer preparation Solution: Check the print quality of the current print job. Solve a problem Errors 95 In the HP Solution Center, click Settings...
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... possible the output from the HP Photosmart may be slightly distorted • HP recommends using a USB cable less than or equal to potential high electromagnetic fields Paper specifications Type Plain paper Legal paper Index cards Hagaki cards Envelopes 5 x 7 inch (13 x 18 cm) Photo paper 4 x 6 inch (10 x 15 cm) Photo paper 8.5 x 11 inch (216 x 279 mm) Photo paper * Maximum capacity. Technical information Chapter 13 3. NOTE: To re-enable the usage information function, restore the factory defaults. Paper weight...
... possible the output from the HP Photosmart may be slightly distorted • HP recommends using a USB cable less than or equal to potential high electromagnetic fields Paper specifications Type Plain paper Legal paper Index cards Hagaki cards Envelopes 5 x 7 inch (13 x 18 cm) Photo paper 4 x 6 inch (10 x 15 cm) Photo paper 8.5 x 11 inch (216 x 279 mm) Photo paper * Maximum capacity. Technical information Chapter 13 3. NOTE: To re-enable the usage information function, restore the factory defaults. Paper weight...
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... 10 x 15 cm photo paper specifications 100 A after the support period 52 B buttons, control panel 6 C connection problems HP All-in-One will not turn on 53 control panel buttons 6 features 6 copy fit to page fails 67 specifications 101 troubleshooting 67 crop fails 72 customer support warranty 52 D damaged, ink cartridge 78 diagnostic page 47 display change measurements 57 E envelopes specifications 100 environment Environmental product stewardship program 101 environmental specifications 100 error messages memory cards 72 reading or writing file 70 F file invalid name 71 supported formats 71...
... 10 x 15 cm photo paper specifications 100 A after the support period 52 B buttons, control panel 6 C connection problems HP All-in-One will not turn on 53 control panel buttons 6 features 6 copy fit to page fails 67 specifications 101 troubleshooting 67 crop fails 72 customer support warranty 52 D damaged, ink cartridge 78 diagnostic page 47 display change measurements 57 E envelopes specifications 100 environment Environmental product stewardship program 101 environmental specifications 100 error messages memory cards 72 reading or writing file 70 F file invalid name 71 supported formats 71...