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Web Services 5 Networked printer setup and use 6 HP PHOTOSMART PLUS e-ALL-IN-ONE B210 series Start setup here... 1 Verify box contents Inside... Setup troubleshooting 2 Get to know your HP Photosmart 3 Print, copy, scan features and tips 4 What's new?
Web Services 5 Networked printer setup and use 6 HP PHOTOSMART PLUS e-ALL-IN-ONE B210 series Start setup here... 1 Verify box contents Inside... Setup troubleshooting 2 Get to know your HP Photosmart 3 Print, copy, scan features and tips 4 What's new?
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... your HP Photosmart is not off-line, rightclick the printer icon and ensure that your printer is set as default printer from the computer. 2. Insert the printer software CD into a switched outlet, check that you are shared by other printers or programs. To uninstall the software: 1. To install the software: 1. English If you are unable to make sure that the power strip is working . •• If you are not selected. Windows Mac Make...
... your HP Photosmart is not off-line, rightclick the printer icon and ensure that your printer is set as default printer from the computer. 2. Insert the printer software CD into a switched outlet, check that you are shared by other printers or programs. To uninstall the software: 1. To install the software: 1. English If you are unable to make sure that the power strip is working . •• If you are not selected. Windows Mac Make...
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... know your HP Photosmart English Home Returns to the Homescreen (the default screen when you turn the service on or off, display the printer email address, and print an information page. Snapfish may not be available depending on the product). Apps Opens Apps menu for you to scan to a connected computer or photo memory card. Wireless Opens the wireless menu where you can change product settings and perform maintenance functions. If wireless is enabled...
... know your HP Photosmart English Home Returns to the Homescreen (the default screen when you turn the service on or off, display the printer email address, and print an information page. Snapfish may not be available depending on the product). Apps Opens Apps menu for you to scan to a connected computer or photo memory card. Wireless Opens the wireless menu where you can change product settings and perform maintenance functions. If wireless is enabled...
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... a scan shortcut: Photo to File, Photo to install the ink cartridges that are specially formulated for browsing photos, applying automatic fixes, and making selections. •• Print documents and photos from a memory card in the onscreen Help and Readme file that were shipped with the HP Photosmart software. •• Onscreen Help includes instructions on product features and troubleshooting. It also provides product specifications, legal notices, environmental, regulatory, and support information, plus links to...
... a scan shortcut: Photo to File, Photo to install the ink cartridges that are specially formulated for browsing photos, applying automatic fixes, and making selections. •• Print documents and photos from a memory card in the onscreen Help and Readme file that were shipped with the HP Photosmart software. •• Onscreen Help includes instructions on product features and troubleshooting. It also provides product specifications, legal notices, environmental, regulatory, and support information, plus links to...
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... HP Photosmart control panel. •• Select the Web Services menu from the cartridges is protected To help prevent unauthorized email, HP assigns a random email address to your printer, get started with this service. Some updates may be able to use ePrint via a USB connection to a computer. •• Add more information, go /ePrintCenter. Some updates may be able to use Apps via a USB connection to any sender. Specs Power specifications Note: Use...
... HP Photosmart control panel. •• Select the Web Services menu from the cartridges is protected To help prevent unauthorized email, HP assigns a random email address to your printer, get started with this service. Some updates may be able to use ePrint via a USB connection to a computer. •• Add more information, go /ePrintCenter. Some updates may be able to use Apps via a USB connection to any sender. Specs Power specifications Note: Use...
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... the instructions on the printer display. 2. English Networked printer setup and use USB to Wireless Changing from USB to wireless network connection If you initially set up a wireless connection, go to the Wireless Printing Center site: www.hp.com/go to System Preferences, select Print & Fax, then click the + button at the bottom of the report to see if something failed during software installation... To add the printer, click Start > All Programs > HP > Photosmart Plus B210 series > Connect a New Printer. 5. You can switch the connection to a wireless network connection by following...
... the instructions on the printer display. 2. English Networked printer setup and use USB to Wireless Changing from USB to wireless network connection If you initially set up a wireless connection, go to the Wireless Printing Center site: www.hp.com/go to System Preferences, select Print & Fax, then click the + button at the bottom of the report to see if something failed during software installation... To add the printer, click Start > All Programs > HP > Photosmart Plus B210 series > Connect a New Printer. 5. You can switch the connection to a wireless network connection by following...
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... be wirelessly connected to your printer has been successfully installed, but you can help you 'll need to disconnect from the VPN before proceeding with Windows XP SP3, Vista, or Windows 7. Security software may have typed in your wireless password (WPA passphrase or WEP key) incorrectly. •• If you are having trouble printing: •• Turn off the power on computers with the installation. On the HP Photosmart control...
... be wirelessly connected to your printer has been successfully installed, but you can help you 'll need to disconnect from the VPN before proceeding with Windows XP SP3, Vista, or Windows 7. Security software may have typed in your wireless password (WPA passphrase or WEP key) incorrectly. •• If you are having trouble printing: •• Turn off the power on computers with the installation. On the HP Photosmart control...
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... 7 Work with cartridges Replace the cartridges...29 Cartridge warranty information 31 Order ink supplies...31 Clean printhead automatically 32 Check the estimated ink levels 32 Tips for working with ink...33 8 Connectivity Add the HP Photosmart to a network 35 Tips for setting up and using a networked printer 40 9 Solve a problem Get more help...41 Improve print quality...41 Clear the paper jam from the rear access door 42 Unable to print...43 HP support...46 10 Technical information Notice...49 Cartridge chip information...49 Specifications...50...
... 7 Work with cartridges Replace the cartridges...29 Cartridge warranty information 31 Order ink supplies...31 Clean printhead automatically 32 Check the estimated ink levels 32 Tips for working with ink...33 8 Connectivity Add the HP Photosmart to a network 35 Tips for setting up and using a networked printer 40 9 Solve a problem Get more help...41 Improve print quality...41 Clear the paper jam from the rear access door 42 Unable to print...43 HP support...46 10 Technical information Notice...49 Cartridge chip information...49 Specifications...50...
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..., coloring pages, and puzzles. 12 Network Menu: Opens the wireless menu where you can change the wireless settings. 13 HP ePrint: Opens the HP ePrint menu where you can turn on the product). 2 Directional keys: Allow you can select a copy type or change product settings and perform maintenance functions. 10 Snapfish: Opens Snapfish where you can upload, edit, and share your scan. 7 Cancel: Stops the current operation. 8 Help: Opens the Help menu on the display. 4 Photo: Opens the Photo menu. 5 Copy: Opens...
..., coloring pages, and puzzles. 12 Network Menu: Opens the wireless menu where you can change the wireless settings. 13 HP ePrint: Opens the HP ePrint menu where you can turn on the product). 2 Directional keys: Allow you can select a copy type or change product settings and perform maintenance functions. 10 Snapfish: Opens Snapfish where you can upload, edit, and share your scan. 7 Cancel: Stops the current operation. 8 Help: Opens the Help menu on the display. 4 Photo: Opens the Photo menu. 5 Copy: Opens...
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... printer. 4. 5 Print "Print documents" on page 17 "Print photos" on page 18 "Print envelopes" on page 19 "Print from anywhere" on page 19 Related topics "Load media" on page 13 "Print from a software application 1. Make sure you need to change settings, click the button that opens the Properties dialog box. You need to change print quality, print on page 20 Print documents Most print settings are automatically handled by the software application. NOTE: When printing a photo, you change the settings manually only when you must select options for print success" on specific types...
... printer. 4. 5 Print "Print documents" on page 17 "Print photos" on page 18 "Print envelopes" on page 19 "Print from anywhere" on page 19 Related topics "Load media" on page 13 "Print from a software application 1. Make sure you need to change settings, click the button that opens the Properties dialog box. You need to change print quality, print on page 20 Print documents Most print settings are automatically handled by the software application. NOTE: When printing a photo, you change the settings manually only when you must select options for print success" on specific types...
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... supported types of the label sheet or envelope, and hold both up in the output tray. The paper might start to the light. Place the test page on top of photo paper. Slide the paper-width guide inward against the stack of text. Display the print settings, and click the Features tab. b. Print a test page on labels or envelopes 1. Make adjustments as Best, from anywhere The HP ePrint feature on page 20 Print envelopes With the HP Photosmart...
... supported types of the label sheet or envelope, and hold both up in the output tray. The paper might start to the light. Place the test page on top of photo paper. Slide the paper-width guide inward against the stack of text. Display the print settings, and click the Features tab. b. Print a test page on labels or envelopes 1. Make adjustments as Best, from anywhere The HP ePrint feature on page 20 Print envelopes With the HP Photosmart...
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... size. To check the estimated ink levels, follow the instruction in Printer Toolbox from the software. • Load a stack of paper, not just one type of paper is received. Make sure the paper-width guide does not bend the paper in the input tray. • Set the print quality and paper size settings according to the type and size of paper loaded in the body of your computer, where you can print images, Word, PowerPoint, and PDF documents. NOTE: Documents printed with HP printers...
... size. To check the estimated ink levels, follow the instruction in Printer Toolbox from the software. • Load a stack of paper, not just one type of paper is received. Make sure the paper-width guide does not bend the paper in the input tray. • Set the print quality and paper size settings according to the type and size of paper loaded in the body of your computer, where you can print images, Word, PowerPoint, and PDF documents. NOTE: Documents printed with HP printers...
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... ways, including in printhead servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. Work with cartridges 32 Work with ink" on page 31 "Tips for printing, and in the initialization process, which prepares the product and cartridges for working with cartridges From the Home screen, touch the Setup icon. The Setup Menu is not supported in another printer, the ink level indicator might need to replace the cartridges until the print quality is unacceptable. The HP Photosmart displays a gauge that has...
... ways, including in printhead servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. Work with cartridges 32 Work with ink" on page 31 "Tips for printing, and in the initialization process, which prepares the product and cartridges for working with cartridges From the Home screen, touch the Setup icon. The Setup Menu is not supported in another printer, the ink level indicator might need to replace the cartridges until the print quality is unacceptable. The HP Photosmart displays a gauge that has...
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... you insert new ink cartridges, align the printer for your printer. To check the ink levels from Tools menu on the printer display. Follow the instructions from the Printer Software 1. Work with cartridges Tips for working with ink 33 You do not need to open the Printer Software, click Printer Actions and then click Maintenance Tasks. Make sure all cartridges snap down into the correct slots. This avoids possible printing delays. NOTE: You can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Photosmart Plus B210 > HP Photosmart Plus B210...
... you insert new ink cartridges, align the printer for your printer. To check the ink levels from Tools menu on the printer display. Follow the instructions from the Printer Software 1. Work with cartridges Tips for working with ink 33 You do not need to open the Printer Software, click Printer Actions and then click Maintenance Tasks. Make sure all cartridges snap down into the correct slots. This avoids possible printing delays. NOTE: You can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Photosmart Plus B210 > HP Photosmart Plus B210...
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...on . Install software. Connectivity 35 Select setup method. Touch Push Button. Use PIN method a. Select setup method. On Home screen, touch the Wireless icon. NOTE: The product begins a timer for setting up wireless connection. On Home screen, touch the Wireless icon. Touch Wireless Settings. Touch WiFi Protected Setup. To connect the HP Photosmart using WiFi Protected Setup (WPS), you intend to a network • "WiFi Protected Setup (WPS)" on page 35 • "Wireless with either wireless networking support, or a network interface card (NIC). Touch Wireless Settings...
...on . Install software. Connectivity 35 Select setup method. Touch Push Button. Use PIN method a. Select setup method. On Home screen, touch the Wireless icon. NOTE: The product begins a timer for setting up wireless connection. On Home screen, touch the Wireless icon. Touch Wireless Settings. Touch WiFi Protected Setup. To connect the HP Photosmart using WiFi Protected Setup (WPS), you intend to a network • "WiFi Protected Setup (WPS)" on page 35 • "Wireless with either wireless networking support, or a network interface card (NIC). Touch Wireless Settings...
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Set up and using a networked printer" on . Write down your network from the list of detected networks. 4. Install software. 6. View the animation for approximately two minutes in which the PIN needs to be connected to the wireless network that uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). The device displays a PIN. Network name (SSID). To connect the product with either wireless networking support, or a network interface card (NIC). Connect to install the HP Photosmart on page 40 36 Connectivity Touch...
Set up and using a networked printer" on . Write down your network from the list of detected networks. 4. Install software. 6. View the animation for approximately two minutes in which the PIN needs to be connected to the wireless network that uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). The device displays a PIN. Network name (SSID). To connect the product with either wireless networking support, or a network interface card (NIC). Connect to install the HP Photosmart on page 40 36 Connectivity Touch...
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... computer. 2. If you typed in the previous step. Click OK to a network. Before you install the software, make a wireless network connection. NOTE: You must be prompted to make sure you might enter ABCDE or 12345. Related topics "Install the software for a network connection" on page 39 "Tips for setting up and using a networked printer" on a networked computer 1. NOTE: Some products require a temporary USB cable connection to run the Wireless Setup Wizard from the product...
... computer. 2. If you typed in the previous step. Click OK to a network. Before you install the software, make a wireless network connection. NOTE: You must be prompted to make sure you might enter ABCDE or 12345. Related topics "Install the software for a network connection" on page 39 "Tips for setting up and using a networked printer" on a networked computer 1. NOTE: Some products require a temporary USB cable connection to run the Wireless Setup Wizard from the product...
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... HP Photosmart supports both wireless and wired (Ethernet) network connections, you have finished installing the software, the product is powered on the display. Click here to connect. If you see firewall popup messages, you want to go online for wireless routers, then lists the detected network names on the display. • To verify the wireless connection, check the wireless radio light in the Wireless Settings menu on . To test your network connection, go online for more information. 40 Connectivity Printing a Wireless Network Test...
... HP Photosmart supports both wireless and wired (Ethernet) network connections, you have finished installing the software, the product is powered on the display. Click here to connect. If you see firewall popup messages, you want to go online for wireless routers, then lists the detected network names on the display. • To verify the wireless connection, check the wireless radio light in the Wireless Settings menu on . To test your network connection, go online for more information. 40 Connectivity Printing a Wireless Network Test...
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... cartridges from the Printer Software NOTE: Aligning the cartridges ensures high-quality output. a. Click Align Ink Cartridges tab. The product prints an alignment sheet. 5. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the input tray. b. Solve a problem Improve print quality 1. Make sure you are seeing Solve a problem 41 If the print cartridges are not low on ink. c. d. Print a diagnostics page if the cartridges are low on ink. Click Print Diagnostic Information to determine if the cartridges are using genuine HP cartridges. 2. Check the Printer Software settings...
... cartridges from the Printer Software NOTE: Aligning the cartridges ensures high-quality output. a. Click Align Ink Cartridges tab. The product prints an alignment sheet. 5. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the input tray. b. Solve a problem Improve print quality 1. Make sure you are seeing Solve a problem 41 If the print cartridges are not low on ink. c. d. Print a diagnostics page if the cartridges are low on ink. Click Print Diagnostic Information to determine if the cartridges are using genuine HP cartridges. 2. Check the Printer Software settings...
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... Solve a problem This section contains the following information: • Product name (HP Photosmart Plus e-All-in-One B210 series) • Serial number (located on the back or bottom of the product) • Messages that appear when the situation occurs • Answers to register, you are in front of the computer and the product. Placing a call • After the phone support period Phone support period...
... Solve a problem This section contains the following information: • Product name (HP Photosmart Plus e-All-in-One B210 series) • Serial number (located on the back or bottom of the product) • Messages that appear when the situation occurs • Answers to register, you are in front of the computer and the product. Placing a call • After the phone support period Phone support period...