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... prompted by the software (Windows users only). 1 Verify box contents 2 Insert the CD for guided printer setup When you insert the CD, animations will proceed after you through the printer setup, including how to printer. English HP Photosmart series - B109 Apply sticker to install ink cartridges and load paper. Printed in English © 2009 Hewlett-Packard... Black Cartridge 178 or 64 178 or 64 178 or 64 178 or 64 Important! Notes: • Software installation will guide you complete the guided printer setup. • For computers without a CD/DVD drive, please go to www...
... prompted by the software (Windows users only). 1 Verify box contents 2 Insert the CD for guided printer setup When you insert the CD, animations will proceed after you through the printer setup, including how to printer. English HP Photosmart series - B109 Apply sticker to install ink cartridges and load paper. Printed in English © 2009 Hewlett-Packard... Black Cartridge 178 or 64 178 or 64 178 or 64 178 or 64 Important! Notes: • Software installation will guide you complete the guided printer setup. • For computers without a CD/DVD drive, please go to www...
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...the computer. . Restart these programs after the product software is not selected as the default printer, right-click the printer icon and choose "Set as your product is installed. 4. Double-click HP Uninstaller. If your default printing device: • Windows Vista: On the Windows taskbar, click... click Printers and Faxes. To install the software: 1. On the desktop, open the CD and then double-click HP Installer. . Make sure that are shared by other products or programs. To uninstall the software: 1. Mac If you are told to do so. 5. Disconnect the HP Photosmart from ...
...the computer. . Restart these programs after the product software is not selected as the default printer, right-click the printer icon and choose "Set as your product is installed. 4. Double-click HP Uninstaller. If your default printing device: • Windows Vista: On the Windows taskbar, click... click Printers and Faxes. To install the software: 1. On the desktop, open the CD and then double-click HP Installer. . Make sure that are shared by other products or programs. To uninstall the software: 1. Mac If you are told to do so. 5. Disconnect the HP Photosmart from ...
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Contents Contents 1 HP Photosmart B109 series Help 3 2 Get to know the 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 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...
Contents Contents 1 HP Photosmart B109 series Help 3 2 Get to know the 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 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...
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2 Get to know the HP Photosmart • Printer parts • Control panel features Printer parts • Front and top views of the HP Photosmart Get to know the HP Photosmart 1 Color graphics display (also referred to as the display) 2 Control panel 3 Photo light 4 Memory card slot for Memory Stick cards 5 Memory card slot for Secure ... extender) 9 Glass 10 Lid-backing 11 Lid 12 Cartridge door 13 Cartridge access area 14 Model number location 15 Printhead assembly Get to know the HP Photosmart 5
2 Get to know the HP Photosmart • Printer parts • Control panel features Printer parts • Front and top views of the HP Photosmart Get to know the HP Photosmart 1 Color graphics display (also referred to as the display) 2 Control panel 3 Photo light 4 Memory card slot for Memory Stick cards 5 Memory card slot for Secure ... extender) 9 Glass 10 Lid-backing 11 Lid 12 Cartridge door 13 Cartridge access area 14 Model number location 15 Printhead assembly Get to know the HP Photosmart 5
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...HP Photo Value Pack HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to share. NOTE: At this paper with any inkjet printer. Great for easy handling. To order HP... If prompted, choose your country/region, follow the prompts to work together so your HP Photosmart. This section contains the following topics: • "Recommended papers for photo printing" ...click one of the shopping links on your country/region, some portions of the HP Web site are specifically designed for easy handling without smudging. Original HP inks and HP Advanced ...
...HP Photo Value Pack HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to share. NOTE: At this paper with any inkjet printer. Great for easy handling. To order HP... If prompted, choose your country/region, follow the prompts to work together so your HP Photosmart. This section contains the following topics: • "Recommended papers for photo printing" ...click one of the shopping links on your country/region, some portions of the HP Web site are specifically designed for easy handling without smudging. Original HP inks and HP Advanced ...
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... topic Related topics • "Recommended papers for photo printing" on page 9 • "Stop the current job" on page 97 Print envelopes With the HP Photosmart, you are printing on envelopes, do the following: a. To print a group of envelopes, or label sheets designed for each block of the label sheet ...or envelope, and hold both up to increase number of labels or envelopes until the guide stops. 5. Check the spacing for inkjet printers. If you can get stuck in the rollers and cause paper jams. 4. Related topics • "Paper basics" on page 9 • "View the ...
... topic Related topics • "Recommended papers for photo printing" on page 9 • "Stop the current job" on page 97 Print envelopes With the HP Photosmart, you are printing on envelopes, do the following: a. To print a group of envelopes, or label sheets designed for each block of the label sheet ...or envelope, and hold both up to increase number of labels or envelopes until the guide stops. 5. Check the spacing for inkjet printers. If you can get stuck in the rollers and cause paper jams. 4. Related topics • "Paper basics" on page 9 • "View the ...
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...supports it, select the items on the Web page that the HP Photosmart printer will print. Printing in maximum dpi is supported on the following paper-types only: • HP Premium Plus Photo Paper • HP Premium Photo Paper • HP Advanced Photo Paper • Photo Hagaki cards Printing in maximum...Click Print or OK to print high-quality, sharp images. Print 24 Print You can print a Web page from your Web browser on the HP Photosmart. To print in Internet Explorer, click the Options tab to select options such as digital photographs. Chapter 5 • "Set the default print...
...supports it, select the items on the Web page that the HP Photosmart printer will print. Printing in maximum dpi is supported on the following paper-types only: • HP Premium Plus Photo Paper • HP Premium Photo Paper • HP Advanced Photo Paper • Photo Hagaki cards Printing in maximum...Click Print or OK to print high-quality, sharp images. Print 24 Print You can print a Web page from your Web browser on the HP Photosmart. To print in Internet Explorer, click the Options tab to select options such as digital photographs. Chapter 5 • "Set the default print...
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...so they are already set when you have created can be deleted. To delete a printing shortcut 1. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 3. To create a printing shortcut 1. The printing shortcut is added to reduce paper usage. • Photo Printing-With White Borders: Print... Print high-quality documents, including letters and transparencies. • Two-sided (Duplex) Printing: Print two-sided pages with the HP Photosmart manually. The original HP shortcuts cannot be deleted. Click the button that you open the Print dialog box from the list. Click Delete. Chapter 5 Use...
...so they are already set when you have created can be deleted. To delete a printing shortcut 1. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 3. To create a printing shortcut 1. The printing shortcut is added to reduce paper usage. • Photo Printing-With White Borders: Print... Print high-quality documents, including letters and transparencies. • Two-sided (Duplex) Printing: Print two-sided pages with the HP Photosmart manually. The original HP shortcuts cannot be deleted. Click the button that you open the Print dialog box from the list. Click Delete. Chapter 5 Use...
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.... 10 Maintain the HP Photosmart • 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 Print...and then click the Printer Services button. In addition, some residual ink is left in the cartridge after it is used . Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. Related topics "Order ink supplies" on page 46 Maintain the HP Photosmart Maintain the HP Photosmart 43 NOTE: You can...
.... 10 Maintain the HP Photosmart • 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 Print...and then click the Printer Services button. In addition, some residual ink is left in the cartridge after it is used . Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. Related topics "Order ink supplies" on page 46 Maintain the HP Photosmart Maintain the HP Photosmart 43 NOTE: You can...
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...of the color bars show regular white streaks, refer to the streaked bar. Figure 10-6 Sample text area - uneven ink distribution Maintain the HP Photosmart Print and evaluate a print quality report 49 NOTE: If cleaning the printhead does not solve this occurs right after a new cartridge is ...sharp and clear. Figure 10-5 Sample text area - Look at one end, clean the printhead, and then print this print quality issue, contact HP support for service. 3. expected result • If the type is jagged, align the printer, and then print this print quality issue, replace the cartridge ...
...of the color bars show regular white streaks, refer to the streaked bar. Figure 10-6 Sample text area - uneven ink distribution Maintain the HP Photosmart Print and evaluate a print quality report 49 NOTE: If cleaning the printhead does not solve this occurs right after a new cartridge is ...sharp and clear. Figure 10-5 Sample text area - Look at one end, clean the printhead, and then print this print quality issue, contact HP support for service. 3. expected result • If the type is jagged, align the printer, and then print this print quality issue, replace the cartridge ...
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... is working correctly. If you still have the product serviced, because they are jagged, align the printer, and then print this diagnostic page again. Maintain the HP Photosmart 50 Maintain the HP Photosmart Figure 10-9 Alignment pattern - If you do not see any defects on the other things you ...8226; If the problem seems confined to rotate the image 180 degrees. Figure 10-7 Sample text area - jagged lines NOTE: If aligning the printer does not solve this diagnostic page again. Figure 10-8 Alignment pattern - streaks or smears 4. Chapter 10 • If the text is smeared,...
... is working correctly. If you still have the product serviced, because they are jagged, align the printer, and then print this diagnostic page again. Maintain the HP Photosmart 50 Maintain the HP Photosmart Figure 10-9 Alignment pattern - If you do not see any defects on the other things you ...8226; If the problem seems confined to rotate the image 180 degrees. Figure 10-7 Sample text area - jagged lines NOTE: If aligning the printer does not solve this diagnostic page again. Figure 10-8 Alignment pattern - streaks or smears 4. Chapter 10 • If the text is smeared,...
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...Services tab. 5. Solve a problem 60 Solve a problem The paper might start to scan the page. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. When the On button stops flashing, the alignment is loaded in the paper tray. For best results, do not allow printed ...photos to be removed. In the Print Settings area, click Printer Toolbox. When prompted, ensure plain white letter or A4 paper is ...
...Services tab. 5. Solve a problem 60 Solve a problem The paper might start to scan the page. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. When the On button stops flashing, the alignment is loaded in the paper tray. For best results, do not allow printed ...photos to be removed. In the Print Settings area, click Printer Toolbox. When prompted, ensure plain white letter or A4 paper is ...
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...clean the printhead from the Print Properties dialog box. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. Follow the prompts until you are running into the paper tray. 2. Each stage lasts about two minutes, uses one sheet of paper, and uses an increasing amount of the output... incorrect. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Features tab, and then click Printer Services. If print quality still seems poor after cleaning and aligning, contact HP support. After cleaning the printhead, print a ...
...clean the printhead from the Print Properties dialog box. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. Follow the prompts until you are running into the paper tray. 2. Each stage lasts about two minutes, uses one sheet of paper, and uses an increasing amount of the output... incorrect. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Features tab, and then click Printer Services. If print quality still seems poor after cleaning and aligning, contact HP support. After cleaning the printhead, print a ...
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...a used cartridge is poor. If it is not satisfactory, try aligning the printer. Cause: The genuine HP ink cartridge was previously used in some other product. Load letter, A4, or...Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog box. The Printer Toolbox appears. 4. Each stage lasts about two minutes, uses one sheet of paper, and uses an increasing amount of the printed page. Previously used genuine HP... continue. In the Print Settings area, click Printer Toolbox. If print quality still seems poor after cleaning and aligning, contact HP support. Click the Device Services tab. 5. Follow...
...a used cartridge is poor. If it is not satisfactory, try aligning the printer. Cause: The genuine HP ink cartridge was previously used in some other product. Load letter, A4, or...Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog box. The Printer Toolbox appears. 4. Each stage lasts about two minutes, uses one sheet of paper, and uses an increasing amount of the printed page. Previously used genuine HP... continue. In the Print Settings area, click Printer Toolbox. If print quality still seems poor after cleaning and aligning, contact HP support. Click the Device Services tab. 5. Follow...
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... Features tab, and then click Printer Services. Click the Device Services tab. 5. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Click Clean the printhead. 6. Follow the prompts until you complete both stages of cleaning, try aligning the printer. You should only initiate the ... with the quality of the output, and then click Done. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. In the Print Settings area, click Printer Toolbox. Each stage lasts about two minutes, uses one sheet of paper, and uses an increasing amount of cleaning if the print...
... Features tab, and then click Printer Services. Click the Device Services tab. 5. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Click Clean the printhead. 6. Follow the prompts until you complete both stages of cleaning, try aligning the printer. You should only initiate the ... with the quality of the output, and then click Done. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. In the Print Settings area, click Printer Toolbox. Each stage lasts about two minutes, uses one sheet of paper, and uses an increasing amount of cleaning if the print...
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... feet) in the HP product if you turn off the memory chip's ability to collect the product's usage information. Paper weight Up to 20 lb. (up to 75 gsm) Up to 20 lb. (up to Acumen Opt-Out. 4. For complete product specifications, see the printer driver. 100 Technical ... to 140 ºF) • In the presence of supported media sizes, see the Product Data Sheet at www.hp.com/support. Specifications Technical specifications for the HP Photosmart are located in this section. System requirements Software and system requirements are provided in the Readme file. NOTE: To ...
... feet) in the HP product if you turn off the memory chip's ability to collect the product's usage information. Paper weight Up to 20 lb. (up to 75 gsm) Up to 20 lb. (up to Acumen Opt-Out. 4. For complete product specifications, see the printer driver. 100 Technical ... to 140 ºF) • In the presence of supported media sizes, see the Product Data Sheet at www.hp.com/support. Specifications Technical specifications for the HP Photosmart are located in this section. System requirements Software and system requirements are provided in the Readme file. NOTE: To ...