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... Support ...76 Security and privacy ...77 To gain access to HP Instant Support 77 myPrintMileage ...77 How Do I...78 Printer Services tab ...80 Using the HP Printer Utility (Macintosh 81 Viewing the HP Printer Utility panels 81 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips and resources 84 General troubleshooting tips ...85 Printing a demo ...missing or incorrect 92 Check margin settings 92 The printer may be in Ink-backup Printing Mode 92 Verify the ink levels of the print cartridges 92 The print cartridges may need to be cleaned 92 Check color print settings 92 Check the print location and ...
... Support ...76 Security and privacy ...77 To gain access to HP Instant Support 77 myPrintMileage ...77 How Do I...78 Printer Services tab ...80 Using the HP Printer Utility (Macintosh 81 Viewing the HP Printer Utility panels 81 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tips and resources 84 General troubleshooting tips ...85 Printing a demo ...missing or incorrect 92 Check margin settings 92 The printer may be in Ink-backup Printing Mode 92 Verify the ink levels of the print cartridges 92 The print cartridges may need to be cleaned 92 Check color print settings 92 Check the print location and ...
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... project 96 Check the paper type setting 97 Check the print cartridges 97 Colors are printed as black and white 97 Check the print settings 97 The printer is printing in Ink-backup Printing Mode 97 Wrong colors are printing 97 Check the print settings 97 Check the print cartridges 97 ...Printout shows bleeding colors 97 Check the print settings 97 Check the print cartridges 97 Colors do not line up properly 98 ...
... project 96 Check the paper type setting 97 Check the print cartridges 97 Colors are printed as black and white 97 Check the print settings 97 The printer is printing in Ink-backup Printing Mode 97 Wrong colors are printing 97 Check the print settings 97 Check the print cartridges 97 ...Printout shows bleeding colors 97 Check the print settings 97 Check the print cartridges 97 Colors do not line up properly 98 ...
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...the other print cartridge runs out of ink. ● Color management - Use the printer software to print up to 16 pages on a single sheet of a button. ● Power-saving mode - Prints up to the selected color space in the printer, particularly when used with or without ... and cards by using the borderless printing feature. The printer software translates the colors of paper - Print on a single sheet of your printer. Print high-quality panoramic photographs with HP media. ● Cancel button - Print high-quality color and black-and-white photographs. ● Wide-format...
...the other print cartridge runs out of ink. ● Color management - Use the printer software to print up to 16 pages on a single sheet of a button. ● Power-saving mode - Prints up to the selected color space in the printer, particularly when used with or without ... and cards by using the borderless printing feature. The printer software translates the colors of paper - Print on a single sheet of your printer. Print high-quality panoramic photographs with HP media. ● Cancel button - Print high-quality color and black-and-white photographs. ● Wide-format...
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... connect to a network, and how to connect to take if necessary. ● HP supplies and accessories - Also describes the printer driver features. ● Using the Toolbox - Describes and illustrates printer light combinations, what they indicate, and what action to an external print server. ... and system requirements. Contains an FCC statement and other regulatory information, such as ink level information, print cartridge maintenance, and links to obtain assistance for your printer. ● Printer specifications and Declaration of the accessories, media, and print cartridges that can be ...
... connect to a network, and how to connect to take if necessary. ● HP supplies and accessories - Also describes the printer driver features. ● Using the Toolbox - Describes and illustrates printer light combinations, what they indicate, and what action to an external print server. ... and system requirements. Contains an FCC statement and other regulatory information, such as ink level information, print cartridge maintenance, and links to obtain assistance for your printer. ● Printer specifications and Declaration of the accessories, media, and print cartridges that can be ...
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..., a utility that lets you choose an installation option that are not included in this guide from the printer driver. ● HP Printer Utility (Macintosh) - Available from the following resources: ● Quick Start Guide - During the warranty period, this user's ...of the features in the box with the printer. ● Readme file and release notes - Finding other resources for more information. Provides instructions for setting up the printer and information about print cartridge ink levels and access to printer maintenance services. Provides late-breaking information and...
..., a utility that lets you choose an installation option that are not included in this guide from the printer driver. ● HP Printer Utility (Macintosh) - Available from the following resources: ● Quick Start Guide - During the warranty period, this user's ...of the features in the box with the printer. ● Readme file and release notes - Finding other resources for more information. Provides instructions for setting up the printer and information about print cartridge ink levels and access to printer maintenance services. Provides late-breaking information and...
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...its cradle. ENWW Using the print cartridges 19 Turn on the new cartridge. 3. CAUTION To prevent clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections, do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts, and do not remove the copper contacts. CAUTION The print cartridge carriage may be ...moving into the correct position, verify the symbols on the latch match the symbols on the printer, open the top cover, and lift...
...its cradle. ENWW Using the print cartridges 19 Turn on the new cartridge. 3. CAUTION To prevent clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections, do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts, and do not remove the copper contacts. CAUTION The print cartridge carriage may be ...moving into the correct position, verify the symbols on the latch match the symbols on the printer, open the top cover, and lift...
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...Cleaning the print cartridges This section contains a procedure for more information. -orOpen the printer driver (see The printer is not necessary wastes ink and reduces the life of ink. If the cartridge is out of ink, replace it is rejecting the pen. Open the Toolbox from the printed text or..., see Changing print settings.) 3. Check the ink level before proceeding to air for long periods of time it could be that can also clog, resulting in a noticeable decrease in the input tray). 2. Click Align. Open the HP Printer Utility. If print quality has degraded, it ...
...Cleaning the print cartridges This section contains a procedure for more information. -orOpen the printer driver (see The printer is not necessary wastes ink and reduces the life of ink. If the cartridge is out of ink, replace it is rejecting the pen. Open the Toolbox from the printed text or..., see Changing print settings.) 3. Check the ink level before proceeding to air for long periods of time it could be that can also clog, resulting in a noticeable decrease in the input tray). 2. Click Align. Open the HP Printer Utility. If print quality has degraded, it ...
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...find a problem in the printout, either the print cartridge is out of warranty or contact HP customer service. If you are stored with the photo print cartridges. Print cartridges should be stored... print cartridge may damage it. NOTE If you still find a problem in the printer. A Print Cartridge Protector is out of ink and should be replaced or the cartridge has a problem. If there is still ..., make sure that the tri-color, photo, and gray photo ink nozzles face down and that the black print cartridges are ready to reattach it is out of ink and should be replaced or the...
...find a problem in the printout, either the print cartridge is out of warranty or contact HP customer service. If you are stored with the photo print cartridges. Print cartridges should be stored... print cartridge may damage it. NOTE If you still find a problem in the printer. A Print Cartridge Protector is out of ink and should be replaced or the cartridge has a problem. If there is still ..., make sure that the tri-color, photo, and gray photo ink nozzles face down and that the black print cartridges are ready to reattach it is out of ink and should be replaced or the...
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If one of the print cartridges runs out of ink before you can replace it securely in place. 2. Cartridge used Tri-color Photo Black Gray photo Output Color and very dark purple (not true black) Grayscale for color segments and black for black segments Grayscale Grayscale ENWW Using the print ... print cartridge. To store the print cartridge in Ink-backup Printing Mode, remove the empty cartridge. Insert the print cartridge into the protector and snap it , you can still print with a single print cartridge NOTE To place the printer in the Print Cartridge Protector 1. To remove the...
If one of the print cartridges runs out of ink before you can replace it securely in place. 2. Cartridge used Tri-color Photo Black Gray photo Output Color and very dark purple (not true black) Grayscale for color segments and black for black segments Grayscale Grayscale ENWW Using the print ... print cartridge. To store the print cartridge in Ink-backup Printing Mode, remove the empty cartridge. Insert the print cartridge into the protector and snap it , you can still print with a single print cartridge NOTE To place the printer in the Print Cartridge Protector 1. To remove the...
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...the printed page to use media that conforms with the printer. See the following sections for supported media. Selecting print media Your printer is printed. Find a media type that accepts ink well. For ordering information, see HP supplies and accessories. You can press the Resume button ...if you are specifically designed to dry before buying large quantities. The printer works well with most office...
...the printed page to use media that conforms with the printer. See the following sections for supported media. Selecting print media Your printer is printed. Find a media type that accepts ink well. For ordering information, see HP supplies and accessories. You can press the Resume button ...if you are specifically designed to dry before buying large quantities. The printer works well with most office...
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...more than 10 mm or (3/8 inch), flatten the paper by the edges. Printing digital photographs Enhanced color printing Your printer uses six ink colors to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi for the best possible print quality. You do not need to align... the print cartridges every time you need to calibrate the color. Guidelines for printing photographs ● For the best results when printing photographs and images, choose Best mode and select an HP...
...more than 10 mm or (3/8 inch), flatten the paper by the edges. Printing digital photographs Enhanced color printing Your printer uses six ink colors to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi for the best possible print quality. You do not need to align... the print cartridges every time you need to calibrate the color. Guidelines for printing photographs ● For the best results when printing photographs and images, choose Best mode and select an HP...
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...(Exchangeable Image File Format 2.2) Print is taken with PhotoREt technology, select Best as the print quality, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the printer driver. Photo cartridge, if present, further enhances the print quality. See Printing a document for instructions on the ... 1200 optimized dpi 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi* is selected as the print quality on changing settings in the printer driver. *Up to six-ink color printing, the printer software offers several features for instructions on thick paper and desire a straight paper path, you are using either...
...(Exchangeable Image File Format 2.2) Print is taken with PhotoREt technology, select Best as the print quality, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the printer driver. Photo cartridge, if present, further enhances the print quality. See Printing a document for instructions on the ... 1200 optimized dpi 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi* is selected as the print quality on changing settings in the printer driver. *Up to six-ink color printing, the printer software offers several features for instructions on thick paper and desire a straight paper path, you are using either...
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...using a gray photo print cartridge. Click Color. 4. Select any other print settings that you to print high-quality, black-and-white photographs in shades of the following: ● High quality: Use this option for high-quality printouts. ● Black ink only: Use this option for fast,... economical printing. 5. Printing in grayscale The grayscale printing feature allows you want, such as Print Quality, and then click OK. For Macintosh 1. Change any other desired print settings and click Print. Open the Printer Properties dialog box...
...using a gray photo print cartridge. Click Color. 4. Select any other print settings that you to print high-quality, black-and-white photographs in shades of the following: ● High quality: Use this option for high-quality printouts. ● Black ink only: Use this option for fast,... economical printing. 5. Printing in grayscale The grayscale printing feature allows you want, such as Print Quality, and then click OK. For Macintosh 1. Change any other desired print settings and click Print. Open the Printer Properties dialog box...
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...● For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri-color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use the photo printing features, see Printing digital photographs. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to 25 sheets. To set up the software NOTE If your...of the paper. 7. Verify that the photo paper is flat. ● Do not exceed the input tray capacity: up the printer 1. To set up to save money and ink when printing photos. ● Verify that the photo paper that you are using is turned on facing down. 6. On the ...
...● For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri-color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use the photo printing features, see Printing digital photographs. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to 25 sheets. To set up the software NOTE If your...of the paper. 7. Verify that the photo paper is flat. ● Do not exceed the input tray capacity: up the printer 1. To set up to save money and ink when printing photos. ● Verify that the photo paper that you are using is turned on facing down. 6. On the ...
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...Print. 6. Change any other desired print settings and click Print. 66 Chapter 4 Printing and loading media ENWW The ink will not dry on these labels. ● Input tray capacity: up to print on both sides is cleared....label sheets, label side down , in the input tray (see Loading media in the input tray). 3. Print your printer. ● Use only full sheets of the label sheets to separate them , and then align the label edges. 2.... document). 4. Printing labels Following are guidelines for your document. Open the printer driver (see Loading media in the input tray). 3. Select...
...Print. 6. Change any other desired print settings and click Print. 66 Chapter 4 Printing and loading media ENWW The ink will not dry on these labels. ● Input tray capacity: up to print on both sides is cleared....label sheets, label side down , in the input tray (see Loading media in the input tray). 3. Print your printer. ● Use only full sheets of the label sheets to separate them , and then align the label edges. 2.... document). 4. Printing labels Following are guidelines for your document. Open the printer driver (see Loading media in the input tray). 3. Select...
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....) NOTE You can also access this feature from the Printing Shortcuts tab. Guidelines for printing on both sides of media supported by clicking the Ink tab in the printer driver. ● Do not print on both sides of transparencies, banner media, envelopes, photo paper, glossy media, or paper lighter than ...on both sides, and damage to do not print on both sides manually. ● Increasing the dry time may prevent ink smudges when printing on the Advanced tab in the printer driver. When you print from a computer using these types of media for sizes and types of the paper ● ...
....) NOTE You can also access this feature from the Printing Shortcuts tab. Guidelines for printing on both sides of media supported by clicking the Ink tab in the printer driver. ● Do not print on both sides of transparencies, banner media, envelopes, photo paper, glossy media, or paper lighter than ...on both sides, and damage to do not print on both sides manually. ● Increasing the dry time may prevent ink smudges when printing on the Advanced tab in the printer driver. When you print from a computer using these types of media for sizes and types of the paper ● ...
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...3. Be sure Allow Manual Duplexing is printed. Open the printer driver (see Loading media in some countries/regions (see HP supplies and accessories.) To make automatically printing on both sides the default setting for the HP Photosmart Pro B8300 series printer. In the Two-sided printing drop-down list, if desired... quickly and efficiently. ● Use less paper by printing on both sides of the page is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. Print your printer, see Loading media in unwanted page breaks. 6. NOTE The duplex unit is an optional accessory that the auto-...
...3. Be sure Allow Manual Duplexing is printed. Open the printer driver (see Loading media in some countries/regions (see HP supplies and accessories.) To make automatically printing on both sides the default setting for the HP Photosmart Pro B8300 series printer. In the Two-sided printing drop-down list, if desired... quickly and efficiently. ● Use less paper by printing on both sides of the page is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. Print your printer, see Loading media in unwanted page breaks. 6. NOTE The duplex unit is an optional accessory that the auto-...
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... status window displays messages related to be notified by an audio alert when this button... Ink Cartridge Information Supplies Information Preferences To... It lists printers that will provide you wish to enable myPrintMileage AutoSend, which will appear on HP supplies, as well as Printing job, Top cover open, and Print cartridge empty. Display...
... status window displays messages related to be notified by an audio alert when this button... Ink Cartridge Information Supplies Information Preferences To... It lists printers that will provide you wish to enable myPrintMileage AutoSend, which will appear on HP supplies, as well as Printing job, Top cover open, and Print cartridge empty. Display...
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... directly to troubleshooting tips Provides tips that are available for your device. ● Managing ink and media usage (myPrintMileage) 76 Chapter 5 Using the Toolbox ENWW Display the printer model and firmware version number. To see a description of the support services that can ... Web-based troubleshooting tools. This tab also provides access to online troubleshooting through HP Instant Support, as well as borderless or photo printing problems. Obtain information on how to contact HP. Click this operation. You must have Internet access to perform this operation. ...
... directly to troubleshooting tips Provides tips that are available for your device. ● Managing ink and media usage (myPrintMileage) 76 Chapter 5 Using the Toolbox ENWW Display the printer model and firmware version number. To see a description of the support services that can ... Web-based troubleshooting tools. This tab also provides access to online troubleshooting through HP Instant Support, as well as borderless or photo printing problems. Obtain information on how to contact HP. Click this operation. You must have Internet access to perform this operation. ...
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...Excel spreadsheet files; To use more black or color ink, and the estimated number of pages you can see the following list contains common printer tasks. On the myPrintMileage Web site, you can print with the remaining amount of ink. ● Print accounting, which allows you ... have used, whether you use myPrintMileage, you have the following: ● Toolbox (Windows) installed ● Internet connection ● Device connected NOTE HP recommends that task: ● Changing print settings ● Cancelling a print job ● Clearing jams ● Loading media in the list to ...
...Excel spreadsheet files; To use more black or color ink, and the estimated number of pages you can see the following list contains common printer tasks. On the myPrintMileage Web site, you can print with the remaining amount of ink. ● Print accounting, which allows you ... have used, whether you use myPrintMileage, you have the following: ● Toolbox (Windows) installed ● Internet connection ● Device connected NOTE HP recommends that task: ● Changing print settings ● Cancelling a print job ● Clearing jams ● Loading media in the list to ...