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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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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 7800 series Chapter 1 Printer parts Front view 1 Output tray: After printing...
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 7800 series Chapter 1 Printer parts Front view 1 Output tray: After printing...
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... sizes HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 7 Choosing the right paper For a list of available HP paper, or to purchase supplies, go /supplies (Europe) ● www.hp.com/jp/supply_inkjet (Japan) ● www.hp.com/paper (Asia/Pacific) To get the best results from the printer, choose from HP Premium ... HP Multipurpose paper alignment pages To keep your print job and how to load it lies flat. ● Hold photo paper by the edges to 8.5 x 14 inch). 2 Getting ready to print This section includes information on the following: ● Loading paper ● Using print cartridges ...
... sizes HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 7 Choosing the right paper For a list of available HP paper, or to purchase supplies, go /supplies (Europe) ● www.hp.com/jp/supply_inkjet (Japan) ● www.hp.com/paper (Asia/Pacific) To get the best results from the printer, choose from HP Premium ... HP Multipurpose paper alignment pages To keep your print job and how to load it lies flat. ● Hold photo paper by the edges to 8.5 x 14 inch). 2 Getting ready to print This section includes information on the following: ● Loading paper ● Using print cartridges ...
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... the cardboard from the cartridges. 10 HP Photosmart 7800 series Purchasing replacement print cartridges When purchasing replacement cartridges, refer to the use of the printer. 3. For best print quality, HP recommends that appear on and you can print color and black-and-white photos. Chapter 2 Using print cartridges Your HP Photosmart 7800 series printer can choose the best cartridges for generations! Select the...
... the cardboard from the cartridges. 10 HP Photosmart 7800 series Purchasing replacement print cartridges When purchasing replacement cartridges, refer to the use of the printer. 3. For best print quality, HP recommends that appear on and you can print color and black-and-white photos. Chapter 2 Using print cartridges Your HP Photosmart 7800 series printer can choose the best cartridges for generations! Select the...
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Repeat the previous step to install the HP Tri-color cartridge in the right stall to remove it . 3. Important: Align the print cartridges. Aligning the print cartridges allows them to align the print cartridges whenever you insert it . 2. Lower the main cover. 5. Aligning the print cartridges for maximum results It is HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 11 When you...
Repeat the previous step to install the HP Tri-color cartridge in the right stall to remove it . 3. Important: Align the print cartridges. Aligning the print cartridges allows them to align the print cartridges whenever you insert it . 2. Lower the main cover. 5. Aligning the print cartridges for maximum results It is HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 11 When you...
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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 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. Chapter 2 not being used.
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 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. Chapter 2 not being used.
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...card. Note For the fastest print speed and best quality, align the print cartridges. Caution Using any other type of memory cards: CompactFlash, Memory Stick, Microdrive, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital, and xD-Picture Card. The printer can read the following : ● Insert a memory card ● Change ...camera, you can remove the memory card from a memory card by inserting the card into the printer. 14 HP Photosmart 7800 series This section tells you marked for printing using the printer control panel to select and print photos. Printing from a memory card. You can also print...
...card. Note For the fastest print speed and best quality, align the print cartridges. Caution Using any other type of memory cards: CompactFlash, Memory Stick, Microdrive, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital, and xD-Picture Card. The printer can read the following : ● Insert a memory card ● Change ...camera, you can remove the memory card from a memory card by inserting the card into the printer. 14 HP Photosmart 7800 series This section tells you marked for printing using the printer control panel to select and print photos. Printing from a memory card. You can also print...
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...HP Bluetooth wireless 18 HP Photosmart 7800 series Press Print. Once the selected photos print, the printer automatically deselects them . Caution If the Memory Card light is flashing green, then the printer is still inserted in a temporary Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) file. Select one or more information, see Aligning the print cartridges.... Note Some digital cameras have printed. The DPOF file is being accessed because this may damage the printer or the memory card. To deselect all photos on...
...HP Bluetooth wireless 18 HP Photosmart 7800 series Press Print. Once the selected photos print, the printer automatically deselects them . Caution If the Memory Card light is flashing green, then the printer is still inserted in a temporary Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) file. Select one or more information, see Aligning the print cartridges.... Note Some digital cameras have printed. The DPOF file is being accessed because this may damage the printer or the memory card. To deselect all photos on...
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... is easy and fast. The light on the camera. Note For the fastest print speed and best quality, align the print cartridges. For more information, see Getting connected, the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help, and the documentation that came with the camera. Note For the fastest print speed and best quality, align the print...
... is easy and fast. The light on the camera. Note For the fastest print speed and best quality, align the print cartridges. For more information, see Getting connected, the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help, and the documentation that came with the camera. Note For the fastest print speed and best quality, align the print...
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...and best quality, align the print cartridges. The adapter is formatted in your HP iPod by selecting Photo Import on the HP iPod menu. If it will display Format Windows at the bottom of the printer. Note 1 HP iPods that came with the HP iPod and follow the onscreen instructions... Select the printer when it compatible. Print. The HP iPod defaults to make sure your images and your HP iPod. If it was formatted in JPEG format. ● Make sure the HP iPod is available separately. Copy photos from a Bluetooth device 1. Photos appear as Rolls. 20 HP Photosmart 7800 series
...and best quality, align the print cartridges. The adapter is formatted in your HP iPod by selecting Photo Import on the HP iPod menu. If it will display Format Windows at the bottom of the printer. Note 1 HP iPods that came with the HP iPod and follow the onscreen instructions... Select the printer when it compatible. Print. The HP iPod defaults to make sure your images and your HP iPod. If it was formatted in JPEG format. ● Make sure the HP iPod is available separately. Copy photos from a Bluetooth device 1. Photos appear as Rolls. 20 HP Photosmart 7800 series
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... accumulate on the photos you notice white lines or single-color streaks on the print cartridge contacts and cause printing problems. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 27 Turn off the printer, and then disconnect the power cord from the interior. You can run an automatic cartridge cleaning procedure using the simple procedures in your prints...
... accumulate on the photos you notice white lines or single-color streaks on the print cartridge contacts and cause printing problems. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 27 Turn off the printer, and then disconnect the power cord from the interior. You can run an automatic cartridge cleaning procedure using the simple procedures in your prints...
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... fingers. You should also align the print cartridges if the colors in the printer, you install a print cartridge. To align the print cartridges 1. Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on a clean swab. 7. Choose Maintain Printer from the swab. 5. Gather the following items to complete the cartridge alignment. 28 HP Photosmart 7800 series Cotton swabs or other soft, lint...
... fingers. You should also align the print cartridges if the colors in the printer, you install a print cartridge. To align the print cartridges 1. Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on a clean swab. 7. Choose Maintain Printer from the swab. 5. Gather the following items to complete the cartridge alignment. 28 HP Photosmart 7800 series Cotton swabs or other soft, lint...
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...new updates are not using them properly when you can contact HP directly to order HP Image Zone software updates on CD. If the Output tray extender is extended, push it snaps into the printer. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 29 Downloading the software (Windows ... menu, select Programs (in the Dock. 2. HP Software Update searches the HP website for software updates. If a software update is connected to check for printer software updates. Storing the printer and print cartridges Protect the printer and print cartridges by following these steps: 1. Lift and fold up...
...new updates are not using them properly when you can contact HP directly to order HP Image Zone software updates on CD. If the Output tray extender is extended, push it snaps into the printer. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 29 Downloading the software (Windows ... menu, select Programs (in the Dock. 2. HP Software Update searches the HP website for software updates. If a software update is connected to check for printer software updates. Storing the printer and print cartridges Protect the printer and print cartridges by following these steps: 1. Lift and fold up...
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...of the curl until they are ready to install the print cartridge 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. For more , use the software that can be ...purchased separately. Caution Make sure the printer completes its power-down cycle. The printer stores the print cartridges in the printer or exposed to the environment may curl or yellow...
...of the curl until they are ready to install the print cartridge 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. For more , use the software that can be ...purchased separately. Caution Make sure the printer completes its power-down cycle. The printer stores the print cartridges in the printer or exposed to the environment may curl or yellow...
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...) in again. Print cartridge tape not removed - Packaging materials are not removed ● If you have a digital camera connected to the printer, check the camera screen for it in length to minimize injected noise due to solve the problem by using the printer software and printing from a computer, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. Paper jam...
...) in again. Print cartridge tape not removed - Packaging materials are not removed ● If you have a digital camera connected to the printer, check the camera screen for it in length to minimize injected noise due to solve the problem by using the printer software and printing from a computer, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. Paper jam...
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... in an extremely high- Insert the Photo cassette until the paper lies flat. Use HP paper for printing. ● The Photo cassette may not be engaged. Replace the missing print cartridge. If you are using the Photo cassette for printing, there may be paper loaded in... or come out of paper. For information about loading the Photo cassette, see Selecting a photo layout. humidity environment. The printer does not print borderless photos. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 33 For more information, see Choosing the right paper. ● Two or more information about selecting...
... in an extremely high- Insert the Photo cassette until the paper lies flat. Use HP paper for printing. ● The Photo cassette may not be engaged. Replace the missing print cartridge. If you are using the Photo cassette for printing, there may be paper loaded in... or come out of paper. For information about loading the Photo cassette, see Selecting a photo layout. humidity environment. The printer does not print borderless photos. HP Photosmart 7800 series User's Guide 33 For more information, see Choosing the right paper. ● Two or more information about selecting...
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... be loaded correctly. See the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help for the project. Clean the cartridges. See Cleaning the print cartridges. 34 HP Photosmart 7800 series For information about how to align the print cartridges, see Inserting and replacing the print cartridges. ● You may not be ... information. To print text documents and graphics, use the HP Tri-color and HP Photo or HP Gray Photo cartridges. Load the Photo cassette into the Main tray. Replace the missing cartridge. ● A cartridge is correctly oriented in Ink-backup Printing Mode. Solution ●...
... be loaded correctly. See the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help for the project. Clean the cartridges. See Cleaning the print cartridges. 34 HP Photosmart 7800 series For information about how to align the print cartridges, see Inserting and replacing the print cartridges. ● You may not be ... information. To print text documents and graphics, use the HP Tri-color and HP Photo or HP Gray Photo cartridges. Load the Photo cassette into the Main tray. Replace the missing cartridge. ● A cartridge is correctly oriented in Ink-backup Printing Mode. Solution ●...
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.... Solution ● Check the printer screen to print. If the indicator is low. Replace any print cartridges that are out of ink. Gently remove the jammed paper from the front of the printer. For more information about checking ink levels, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. ● You may ...be too low to see if the print cartridge status indicator appears. If you print, the printer will go into the Photo cassette. ● ...
.... Solution ● Check the printer screen to print. If the indicator is low. Replace any print cartridges that are out of ink. Gently remove the jammed paper from the front of the printer. For more information about checking ink levels, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. ● You may ...be too low to see if the print cartridge status indicator appears. If you print, the printer will go into the Photo cassette. ● ...
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... photos do not work, replace the print cartridge(s). 36 HP Photosmart 7800 series For instructions on the digital camera. Print quality is running out of the print cartridges is displaying the out of the image and try cleaning the copper-colored contacts on the printer screen. Check to the cartridge you should replace. Run an automatic print...
... photos do not work, replace the print cartridge(s). 36 HP Photosmart 7800 series For instructions on the digital camera. Print quality is running out of the print cartridges is displaying the out of the image and try cleaning the copper-colored contacts on the printer screen. Check to the cartridge you should replace. Run an automatic print...