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Contents 1 Welcome...3 Accessing the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help 3 Printer parts ...4 2 Getting ready to print 7 Loading paper ...7 Choosing the right paper 7 Printing from the control panel or a computer 7 Loading your paper 8 Using print cartridges 10 Purchasing replacement print cartridges 10 Print cartridge tips 10 Inserting and replacing the print cartridges 10 Aligning the print cartridges for maximum results 11 When...
Contents 1 Welcome...3 Accessing the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help 3 Printer parts ...4 2 Getting ready to print 7 Loading paper ...7 Choosing the right paper 7 Printing from the control panel or a computer 7 Loading your paper 8 Using print cartridges 10 Purchasing replacement print cartridges 10 Print cartridge tips 10 Inserting and replacing the print cartridges 10 Aligning the print cartridges for maximum results 11 When...
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... 31 Printer hardware problems 31 Printing problems 33 Bluetooth printing problems 37 Printer screen status indicators 38 7 HP Customer Care 39 HP Customer Care by phone 39 Placing a call 40 Return to HP repair service (North America only 40 Additional warranty options 40 8 Specifications ...41 System requirements 41 Printer specifications 42 9 HP Warranty...45 Index...47 2 HP Photosmart 7800...
... 31 Printer hardware problems 31 Printing problems 33 Bluetooth printing problems 37 Printer screen status indicators 38 7 HP Customer Care 39 HP Customer Care by phone 39 Placing a call 40 Return to HP repair service (North America only 40 Additional warranty options 40 8 Specifications ...41 System requirements 41 Printer specifications 42 9 HP Warranty...45 Index...47 2 HP Photosmart 7800...
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...paper. 2 Main tray: Load paper here. 3 Printer screen: View the photo index numbers, photo selection status, paper status, and print cartridge status. For details on how the paper status and print cartridge status appear on the printer or put it into power save mode. 7 Camera... port: Connect a PictBridge digital camera, the optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, or an HP iPod. 8 Memory Card slots: Insert memory cards here. 4 HP Photosmart...
...paper. 2 Main tray: Load paper here. 3 Printer screen: View the photo index numbers, photo selection status, paper status, and print cartridge status. For details on how the paper status and print cartridge status appear on the printer or put it into power save mode. 7 Camera... port: Connect a PictBridge digital camera, the optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, or an HP iPod. 8 Memory Card slots: Insert memory cards here. 4 HP Photosmart...
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...some countries/regions.) Medium- The list below describes which paper sizes HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 7 Printing from the control panel or a computer When printing from a computer, the printer prints paper sizes from HP Premium photo paper scanners and digital cameras Instant dry, water and ...to avoid smears. 2 Getting ready to print This section includes information on the following: ● Loading paper ● Using print cartridges Loading paper Learn how to choose the right paper for your paper in good condition for printing: ● Store unused paper in ...
...some countries/regions.) Medium- The list below describes which paper sizes HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 7 Printing from the control panel or a computer When printing from a computer, the printer prints paper sizes from HP Premium photo paper scanners and digital cameras Instant dry, water and ...to avoid smears. 2 Getting ready to print This section includes information on the following: ● Loading paper ● Using print cartridges Loading paper Learn how to choose the right paper for your paper in good condition for printing: ● Store unused paper in ...
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... and select Print Settings > Printer Toolbox. 3. To find the correct print cartridge numbers for Windows users 1. Note HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of the printer. 3. Choose Maintain Printer from the cartridges. 10 HP Photosmart 7800 series HP provides different types of non-HP ink will not be covered under warranty. You can print color and black-and-white photos...
... and select Print Settings > Printer Toolbox. 3. To find the correct print cartridge numbers for Windows users 1. Note HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of the printer. 3. Choose Maintain Printer from the cartridges. 10 HP Photosmart 7800 series HP provides different types of non-HP ink will not be covered under warranty. You can print color and black-and-white photos...
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.... Important: Align the print cartridges. Aligning the print cartridges for maximum results It is HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 11 When you are replacing an HP Black, HP Photo, or HP Gray Photo cartridge, push down and pull outward on top. Slide the cartridge at a slight upward angle ...snaps into the right stall so the copper-colored contacts go in the left stall. 4. Lower the main cover. 5. Aligning the print cartridges allows them to install the HP Tri-color cartridge in first. The cartridge protector keeps the ink from the printer, store it . 3. Repeat the previous...
.... Important: Align the print cartridges. Aligning the print cartridges for maximum results It is HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 11 When you are replacing an HP Black, HP Photo, or HP Gray Photo cartridge, push down and pull outward on top. Slide the cartridge at a slight upward angle ...snaps into the right stall so the copper-colored contacts go in the left stall. 4. Lower the main cover. 5. Aligning the print cartridges allows them to install the HP Tri-color cartridge in first. The cartridge protector keeps the ink from the printer, store it . 3. Repeat the previous...
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Failure to properly store your cartridge can cause the cartridge to malfunction. ➔ To insert a cartridge into the cartridge protector, slide the cartridge into place. Once you have inserted a cartridge into the cartridge protector, place it securely into the protector at a slight angle and snap it in the storage area located in the printer. 12 HP Photosmart 7800 series Chapter 2 not being used.
Failure to properly store your cartridge can cause the cartridge to malfunction. ➔ To insert a cartridge into the cartridge protector, slide the cartridge into place. Once you have inserted a cartridge into the cartridge protector, place it securely into the protector at a slight angle and snap it in the storage area located in the printer. 12 HP Photosmart 7800 series Chapter 2 not being used.
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... a memory card by inserting the card into the printer. 14 HP Photosmart 7800 series Note For the fastest print speed and best quality, align the print cartridges. For more information on inserting memory cards, see Aligning the print cartridges. Caution Using any other type of memory cards: ... is quick and easy, and does not drain the digital camera batteries. Printing from the camera and insert it into the printer to insert the card into the printer and using a digital camera-directly from a memory card. Memory card slots 1 CompactFlash I and II, Microdrive 2 Secure Digital...
... a memory card by inserting the card into the printer. 14 HP Photosmart 7800 series Note For the fastest print speed and best quality, align the print cartridges. For more information on inserting memory cards, see Aligning the print cartridges. Caution Using any other type of memory cards: ... is quick and easy, and does not drain the digital camera batteries. Printing from the camera and insert it into the printer to insert the card into the printer and using a digital camera-directly from a memory card. Memory card slots 1 CompactFlash I and II, Microdrive 2 Secure Digital...
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...insert the memory card. Select one or more information, see Aligning the print cartridges. Note Some digital cameras have printed. Removing a memory card Wait until the number of the printer with Bluetooth wireless technology, you can print photos by connecting a PictBridge-compatible digital... and hold OK for three seconds. Once the selected photos print, the printer automatically deselects them . Printing photos from a digital camera You can insert the optional HP Bluetooth wireless 18 HP Photosmart 7800 series Press Print. Press Print to print these camera-selected photos, or...
...insert the memory card. Select one or more information, see Aligning the print cartridges. Note Some digital cameras have printed. Removing a memory card Wait until the number of the printer with Bluetooth wireless technology, you can print photos by connecting a PictBridge-compatible digital... and hold OK for three seconds. Once the selected photos print, the printer automatically deselects them . Printing photos from a digital camera You can insert the optional HP Bluetooth wireless 18 HP Photosmart 7800 series Press Print. Press Print to print these camera-selected photos, or...
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..., see Getting connected, the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help, and the documentation that you want to print. 2. Insert the HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter into the camera port of the printer using a Bluetooth wireless connection. For...cartridges. Set the camera PictBridge mode, and then select the photos you selected on the front of the printer and send photos to the printer 1. Load photo paper in the printer. For information, see Aligning the print cartridges. Note For the fastest print speed and best quality, align the print cartridges. HP Photosmart...
..., see Getting connected, the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help, and the documentation that you want to print. 2. Insert the HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter into the camera port of the printer using a Bluetooth wireless connection. For...cartridges. Set the camera PictBridge mode, and then select the photos you selected on the front of the printer and send photos to the printer 1. Load photo paper in the printer. For information, see Aligning the print cartridges. Note For the fastest print speed and best quality, align the print cartridges. HP Photosmart...
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..., make it will display Format Windows at the bottom of the printer. Print. If it appears on the front of the screen. For more information, see Aligning the print cartridges. In addition, an HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter must be connected to the camera port on the device. 3. For... to and print photos from a memory card to your HP iPod using the USB cable that came with the adapter. Photos appear as Rolls. 20 HP Photosmart 7800 series To import photos to Macintosh and Mac iTunes and maintain printer support. Chapter 3 Making the Bluetooth connection To use Bluetooth...
..., make it will display Format Windows at the bottom of the printer. Print. If it appears on the front of the screen. For more information, see Aligning the print cartridges. In addition, an HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter must be connected to the camera port on the device. 3. For... to and print photos from a memory card to your HP iPod using the USB cable that came with the adapter. Photos appear as Rolls. 20 HP Photosmart 7800 series To import photos to Macintosh and Mac iTunes and maintain printer support. Chapter 3 Making the Bluetooth connection To use Bluetooth...
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... more information, see white streaks or missing colors on the print cartridge contacts and cause printing problems. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 27 Follow the guidelines in your prints. Cleaning the exterior of the printer To clean the exterior of the printer. Wipe the outside of the printer and printing supplies, and to manually clean the...
... more information, see white streaks or missing colors on the print cartridge contacts and cause printing problems. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 27 Follow the guidelines in your prints. Cleaning the exterior of the printer To clean the exterior of the printer. Wipe the outside of the printer and printing supplies, and to manually clean the...
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... complete the cartridge alignment. 28 HP Photosmart 7800 series Aligning the print cartridges When you must use the software that came with the printer to clean the contacts: - c. Click HP Image Zone in the printer, and then close the main cover. 8. You should also align the print cartridges if the colors in the printer, you first install a print cartridge in your...
... complete the cartridge alignment. 28 HP Photosmart 7800 series Aligning the print cartridges When you must use the software that came with the printer to clean the contacts: - c. Click HP Image Zone in the printer, and then close the main cover. 8. You should also align the print cartridges if the colors in the printer, you first install a print cartridge in your...
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... tray. 5. Click Next. 5. Storing the printer For safe and convenient storage of the printer software installed, a software update appears in the updater. Lift and fold up into place. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 29 The HP Software Update window opens. 2. If the computer... fold up the Main tray until it snaps into the printer. Storing the printer and print cartridges Protect the printer and print cartridges by following these steps: 1. Remove all paper from the paper trays. 3. HP Software Update searches the HP website for software updates. From the Windows Start menu, ...
... tray. 5. Click Next. 5. Storing the printer For safe and convenient storage of the printer software installed, a software update appears in the updater. Lift and fold up into place. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 29 The HP Software Update window opens. 2. If the computer... fold up the Main tray until it snaps into the printer. Storing the printer and print cartridges Protect the printer and print cartridges by following these steps: 1. Remove all paper from the paper trays. 3. HP Software Update searches the HP website for software updates. From the Windows Start menu, ...
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...Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. Storing photo paper ● Store the photo paper in a place without temperature extremes. ● If the printer and print cartridges have not been used for one month or more information, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. If the plastic tape... has been removed from drying out. Caution Make sure the printer completes its original packaging or in their...
...Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. Storing photo paper ● Store the photo paper in a place without temperature extremes. ● If the printer and print cartridges have not been used for one month or more information, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. If the plastic tape... has been removed from drying out. Caution Make sure the printer completes its original packaging or in their...
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... without a computer. Turn on the printer. For information about the following : ● If the printer is not connected to use. Paper jam - HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 31 The Print light is pulsing green, but the printer is flashing red. Print cartridge missing or inserted incorrectly - Printer hardware problems Before contacting HP Customer Care, read this section...
... without a computer. Turn on the printer. For information about the following : ● If the printer is not connected to use. Paper jam - HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 31 The Print light is pulsing green, but the printer is flashing red. Print cartridge missing or inserted incorrectly - Printer hardware problems Before contacting HP Customer Care, read this section...
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... curled, place the paper in Ink-backup Printing Mode. Replace the missing print cartridge. For more information about selecting the paper size for best results. Load one sheet of photo paper at www.hp.com/support. Remove some paper from the paper tray and shuffle the paper so... loading instructions, see Loading your paper. ● The paper may be engaged. Reload the paper into or come out of the printer correctly. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 33 Solution You could have selected an appropriate paper size. Insert the Photo cassette until it the opposite direction...
... curled, place the paper in Ink-backup Printing Mode. Replace the missing print cartridge. For more information about selecting the paper size for best results. Load one sheet of photo paper at www.hp.com/support. Remove some paper from the paper tray and shuffle the paper so... loading instructions, see Loading your paper. ● The paper may be engaged. Reload the paper into or come out of the printer correctly. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 33 Solution You could have selected an appropriate paper size. Insert the Photo cassette until it the opposite direction...
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...; Some of the Output tray. For photo paper-loading instructions, see Aligning the print cartridges. Colors are clogged. Solution ● You may not be loaded correctly. To print color photos, use the HP Tri-color and HP Black print cartridges. See the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help for the project. Reload the photo paper, make sure that the paper- For...
...; Some of the Output tray. For photo paper-loading instructions, see Aligning the print cartridges. Colors are clogged. Solution ● You may not be loaded correctly. To print color photos, use the HP Tri-color and HP Black print cartridges. See the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help for the project. Reload the photo paper, make sure that the paper- For...
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... paper from the front of ink. A blank page came out of the printer. Replace any print cartridges that are out of the printer. Replace the rear access door. 5. When you experience paper jams when printing on , the ink level is low. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 35 Solution Caution Do NOT remove jammed paper...
... paper from the front of ink. A blank page came out of the printer. Replace any print cartridges that are out of the printer. Replace the rear access door. 5. When you experience paper jams when printing on , the ink level is low. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 35 Solution Caution Do NOT remove jammed paper...
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...or right arrow next to the print cartridge status indicator point to replace. Solution ● You may not have selected a low-resolution setting on the wrong side of the image and try cleaning the copper-colored contacts on ink, replace it. Reduce ... Printing Mode. Remove and then reinsert the print cartridges. - For instructions on the printer screen. Run an automatic print cartridge cleaning procedure from the HP Photosmart Toolbox. Chapter 6 My photos do not work, replace the print cartridge(s). 36 HP Photosmart 7800 series Print quality is loaded with a new...
...or right arrow next to the print cartridge status indicator point to replace. Solution ● You may not have selected a low-resolution setting on the wrong side of the image and try cleaning the copper-colored contacts on ink, replace it. Reduce ... Printing Mode. Remove and then reinsert the print cartridges. - For instructions on the printer screen. Run an automatic print cartridge cleaning procedure from the HP Photosmart Toolbox. Chapter 6 My photos do not work, replace the print cartridge(s). 36 HP Photosmart 7800 series Print quality is loaded with a new...