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... color management 25 Use the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for Adobe Photoshop 26 Start the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in 27 Change the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in defaults 27 Install the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in 27 Use application-based color management 27 Use printer-based color management 29 4 Care and maintenance 33 Leave the printer on 33 Replace the ink cartridges...
... color management 25 Use the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for Adobe Photoshop 26 Start the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in 27 Change the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in defaults 27 Install the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in 27 Use application-based color management 27 Use printer-based color management 29 4 Care and maintenance 33 Leave the printer on 33 Replace the ink cartridges...
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... 46 Printing problems 47 Error messages ...50 Paper errors 51 Printer setup errors 52 Ink cartridge and printhead errors 53 Network errors 54 6 HP support ...57 Support process 57 HP support by phone 57 Phone support period 57 Placing a call 57 After the phone ... the printer to the network 61 Install the printer software on a Windows computer 62 Install the printer software on a Mac 63 Use the embedded web server 64 Print a network settings page 64 B Specifications...65 System requirements 65 Printer specifications 66 C HP Warranty...69 Index...71 2 HP Photosmart Pro B9100...
... 46 Printing problems 47 Error messages ...50 Paper errors 51 Printer setup errors 52 Ink cartridge and printhead errors 53 Network errors 54 6 HP support ...57 Support process 57 HP support by phone 57 Phone support period 57 Placing a call 57 After the phone ... the printer to the network 61 Install the printer software on a Windows computer 62 Install the printer software on a Mac 63 Use the embedded web server 64 Print a network settings page 64 B Specifications...65 System requirements 65 Printer specifications 66 C HP Warranty...69 Index...71 2 HP Photosmart Pro B9100...
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...tray, you can remove the output tray by sliding it towards you have installed the HP Photosmart printer software on a computer, open the door and insert or remove ink cartridges. 6 On button: Press to turn on the printer screen. 3 Top door: Lift to gain access to the printheads and to clear ... of the door to open and explore the HP Solution Center. Flashes blue if the printer is the part of plain paper or photo paper in this tray for printing. For easier access to be printed facing down. 4 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer The printer driver is busy. 7 Output tray: Print ...
...tray, you can remove the output tray by sliding it towards you have installed the HP Photosmart printer software on a computer, open the door and insert or remove ink cartridges. 6 On button: Press to turn on the printer screen. 3 Top door: Lift to gain access to the printheads and to clear ... of the door to open and explore the HP Solution Center. Flashes blue if the printer is the part of plain paper or photo paper in this tray for printing. For easier access to be printed facing down. 4 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer The printer driver is busy. 7 Output tray: Print ...
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... to indicate the ink level of each colored ink cartridge in the order of the colored dots. For more information, see Troubleshooting. 8 Ink level dots: These dots show you the position of the ink cartridges, the printer serial number, and the firmware version. See Print a sample page. 8 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer See Print a test page. ● Print...
... to indicate the ink level of each colored ink cartridge in the order of the colored dots. For more information, see Troubleshooting. 8 Ink level dots: These dots show you the position of the ink cartridges, the printer serial number, and the firmware version. See Print a sample page. 8 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer See Print a test page. ● Print...
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... the printer color. The printer makes automatic adjustments and corrections using HP proprietary technology to view the printer IP address (a numeric address that you print. Note 1 The ink levels shown are an estimate only. Ink from these cartridges, as well as from replacement cartridges, is... print a network configuration page that identifies the printer on a network). - Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - Actual ink volumes may vary. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 9 After the cleaning finishes, the printer prints a test page. Print network settings page...
... the printer color. The printer makes automatic adjustments and corrections using HP proprietary technology to view the printer IP address (a numeric address that you print. Note 1 The ink levels shown are an estimate only. Ink from these cartridges, as well as from replacement cartridges, is... print a network configuration page that identifies the printer on a network). - Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - Actual ink volumes may vary. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 9 After the cleaning finishes, the printer prints a test page. Print network settings page...
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... that it takes for the servicing routine to be run, and you may invalidate the printer warranty. For more printheads. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 33 HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. Damage that you leave the printer off for blockages, clears any blockages found, if possible, and substitutes nozzles as needed. If...
... that it takes for the servicing routine to be run, and you may invalidate the printer warranty. For more printheads. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 33 HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. Damage that you leave the printer off for blockages, clears any blockages found, if possible, and substitutes nozzles as needed. If...
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... Black (PK) Pigment ink cartridge ● HP 38 Light Gray (LG) Pigment ink cartridge ● HP 38 Matte Black (MK) Pigment ink cartridge ● HP 38 Cyan (C) Pigment ink cartridge ● HP 38 Magenta (M) Pigment ink cartridge ● HP 38 Yellow (Y) Pigment ink cartridge ● HP 38 Light Magenta (LM) Pigment ink cartridge ● HP 38 Light Cyan (LC) Pigment ink cartridge 34 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer
... Black (PK) Pigment ink cartridge ● HP 38 Light Gray (LG) Pigment ink cartridge ● HP 38 Matte Black (MK) Pigment ink cartridge ● HP 38 Cyan (C) Pigment ink cartridge ● HP 38 Magenta (M) Pigment ink cartridge ● HP 38 Yellow (Y) Pigment ink cartridge ● HP 38 Light Magenta (LM) Pigment ink cartridge ● HP 38 Light Cyan (LC) Pigment ink cartridge 34 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer
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... ensure proper contact. 5. Press firmly on the cartridges to be replaced. Shake the new ink cartridges vigorously, at the top of the stall. 3. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 35 Unwrap the ink cartridges, and then insert each cartridge into its color-coded stall in the orientation shown. Grasp a cartridge and pull it out of the door until...
... ensure proper contact. 5. Press firmly on the cartridges to be replaced. Shake the new ink cartridges vigorously, at the top of the stall. 3. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 35 Unwrap the ink cartridges, and then insert each cartridge into its color-coded stall in the orientation shown. Grasp a cartridge and pull it out of the door until...
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... four printheads must be installed and in good condition: ● HP 70 Photo Black/Light Gray printhead ● HP 70 Matte Black/Cyan printhead ● HP 70 Magenta/Yellow printhead ● HP 70 Light Magenta/Light Cyan printhead 36 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Note Each ink cartridge has an expiration date. Replace faulty printheads If a message appears...
... four printheads must be installed and in good condition: ● HP 70 Photo Black/Light Gray printhead ● HP 70 Matte Black/Cyan printhead ● HP 70 Magenta/Yellow printhead ● HP 70 Light Magenta/Light Cyan printhead 36 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Note Each ink cartridge has an expiration date. Replace faulty printheads If a message appears...
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... use your fingers. Make sure that can damage the ink cartridge). - Gather the following items to rest the printheads on the printheads: - Sheets of the printer and stops. 4. The printer automatically performs printhead alignment and color calibration. To clean the printhead nozzles 1. Caution 1 Do not... touch the ink nozzle plate or gold-colored contacts with the ink nozzle plate facing up. Gently wipe along the length of the nozzle plate on a piece of the printer. 3. Insert the printhead in the main tray, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 41 Caution 2 ...
... use your fingers. Make sure that can damage the ink cartridge). - Gather the following items to rest the printheads on the printheads: - Sheets of the printer and stops. 4. The printer automatically performs printhead alignment and color calibration. To clean the printhead nozzles 1. Caution 1 Do not... touch the ink nozzle plate or gold-colored contacts with the ink nozzle plate facing up. Gently wipe along the length of the nozzle plate on a piece of the printer. 3. Insert the printhead in the main tray, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 41 Caution 2 ...
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... or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - For consistent and accurate color reproduction on the printer screen directing you install a new printhead, use a different type of the ink cartridges. Select Calibrate printer, and then press OK. 4. Select Calibrate printer, and then press...press OK. 42 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Select Calibrate printer, and then press OK. 4. Chapter 4 and then click OK to replace a printhead, call HP support. Before aligning and calibrating the printer, check that the printhead needs to calibrate the printer color periodically. Glossy for...
... or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - For consistent and accurate color reproduction on the printer screen directing you install a new printhead, use a different type of the ink cartridges. Select Calibrate printer, and then press OK. 4. Select Calibrate printer, and then press...press OK. 42 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Select Calibrate printer, and then press OK. 4. Chapter 4 and then click OK to replace a printhead, call HP support. Before aligning and calibrating the printer, check that the printhead needs to calibrate the printer color periodically. Glossy for...
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...back in the main tray or the specialty media tray, how to clear a paper jam, and how to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. This is performing an automatic maintenance procedure to load paper in . The name of the power-down process; Solution Consider ... View the How do I turn on the printer. ● The power cord could be plugged into the printer correctly from the HP Solution Center to the online support services at once, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 47 Printing problems Note Before contacting HP support, read this section for longer print times...
...back in the main tray or the specialty media tray, how to clear a paper jam, and how to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. This is performing an automatic maintenance procedure to load paper in . The name of the power-down process; Solution Consider ... View the How do I turn on the printer. ● The power cord could be plugged into the printer correctly from the HP Solution Center to the online support services at once, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 47 Printing problems Note Before contacting HP support, read this section for longer print times...
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.... A blank page came out of the automatic paper sensor. Colors are clogged. Remove the rear door. Clean the printheads. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 49 For more information, see Replace the ink cartridges. ● You might not be interfering with the operation of the printer Solution ● If the paper jammed while printing, try...
.... A blank page came out of the automatic paper sensor. Colors are clogged. Remove the rear door. Clean the printheads. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 49 For more information, see Replace the ink cartridges. ● You might not be interfering with the operation of the printer Solution ● If the paper jammed while printing, try...
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...9679; Paper errors ● Printer setup errors ● Ink cartridge and printhead errors ● Network errors 50 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Run an automatic cleaning procedure from the control panel. Please visit www.hp.com/support (search keyword: PHOTOSMART PRO B9180) for the printer. Make sure the paper is ... portrait orientation in the future, set the digital camera to "Managed by Application," or disable color management. To optimize print quality for more information. - See Color management for slow computers: - Make sure that is 28 cm (11 inches) wide on the...
...9679; Paper errors ● Printer setup errors ● Ink cartridge and printhead errors ● Network errors 50 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Run an automatic cleaning procedure from the control panel. Please visit www.hp.com/support (search keyword: PHOTOSMART PRO B9180) for the printer. Make sure the paper is ... portrait orientation in the future, set the digital camera to "Managed by Application," or disable color management. To optimize print quality for more information. - See Color management for slow computers: - Make sure that is 28 cm (11 inches) wide on the...
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...services at www.hp.com/support. Error message: Paper jam. Plug the printer back in the main tray. Dry conditions can cause paper to check that the media or the printer will not be damaged. For paper-loading instructions, see how to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. ...both hands and gently pull it on certain types of paper. Gently remove the jammed paper from the power source. Try printing again. - HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 51 Error message: Remove media. Solution ● Try pulling out the main tray and replacing it from the back...
...services at www.hp.com/support. Error message: Paper jam. Plug the printer back in the main tray. Dry conditions can cause paper to check that the media or the printer will not be damaged. For paper-loading instructions, see how to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. ...both hands and gently pull it on certain types of paper. Gently remove the jammed paper from the power source. Try printing again. - HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 51 Error message: Remove media. Solution ● Try pulling out the main tray and replacing it from the back...
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...printer. The printer primes the ink cartridges to www.hp.com/support or contact HP support. Try moving the printer out of the paper in the tray does not match the photo size selected in the printer driver to open the top door, and then remove the setup caps and install the printheads. 52 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer... Tip View the How do I? Check that matches the photo size selected, or change the photo size in the printer driver. Error message: Priming incomplete. Reinsert ...
...printer. The printer primes the ink cartridges to www.hp.com/support or contact HP support. Try moving the printer out of the paper in the tray does not match the photo size selected in the printer driver to open the top door, and then remove the setup caps and install the printheads. 52 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer... Tip View the How do I? Check that matches the photo size selected, or change the photo size in the printer driver. Error message: Priming incomplete. Reinsert ...
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..., select Closed loop calibration, and then press OK to continue. Replace the following cartridge(s) is past its expiration date. - If the printhead needs to continue. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 53 Error message: Closed loop calibration unsuccessful. Make sure that... again. Solution The specified ink cartridge or printhead might be missing or damaged -OR- Ink cartridge and printhead errors Before contacting HP support, read this does not work, replace the cartridge. The name of the printer. Remove the cartridge and then reinstall it. Error...
..., select Closed loop calibration, and then press OK to continue. Replace the following cartridge(s) is past its expiration date. - If the printhead needs to continue. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 53 Error message: Closed loop calibration unsuccessful. Make sure that... again. Solution The specified ink cartridge or printhead might be missing or damaged -OR- Ink cartridge and printhead errors Before contacting HP support, read this does not work, replace the cartridge. The name of the printer. Remove the cartridge and then reinstall it. Error...
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... can also find the network. If your network requires a 54 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Chapter 5 Error message: Replace the following faulty printhead(s). -OR- Solution Press OK to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Solution You have inserted a ink cartridge that is not intended for special instructions on troubleshooting printhead problems. Error...
... can also find the network. If your network requires a 54 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Chapter 5 Error message: Replace the following faulty printhead(s). -OR- Solution Press OK to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Solution You have inserted a ink cartridge that is not intended for special instructions on troubleshooting printhead problems. Error...
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... F) HP 38 Photo Black (PK) Pigment ink cartridge HP 38 Light Gray (LG) Pigment ink cartridge HP 38 Matte Black (MK) Pigment ink cartridge HP 38 Cyan (C) Pigment ink cartridge HP 38 Magenta (M) Pigment ink cartridge HP 38 Yellow (Y) Pigment ink cartridge HP 38 Light Magenta (LM) Pigment ink cartridge HP 38 ...8 inches, 3.5 x 5 inches, 4 x 6 inches (with or without tab), Panorama 4 x 10 inches, Panorama 4 x 11 inches, Panorama 4 x 12 inches, 5 x 7 inches, 66 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Left/Right 3 mm (0.12 inches) Borderless printing on rigid media: Top/Bottom 14 mm (0.55 inches);
... F) HP 38 Photo Black (PK) Pigment ink cartridge HP 38 Light Gray (LG) Pigment ink cartridge HP 38 Matte Black (MK) Pigment ink cartridge HP 38 Cyan (C) Pigment ink cartridge HP 38 Magenta (M) Pigment ink cartridge HP 38 Yellow (Y) Pigment ink cartridge HP 38 Light Magenta (LM) Pigment ink cartridge HP 38 ...8 inches, 3.5 x 5 inches, 4 x 6 inches (with or without tab), Panorama 4 x 10 inches, Panorama 4 x 11 inches, Panorama 4 x 12 inches, 5 x 7 inches, 66 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Left/Right 3 mm (0.12 inches) Borderless printing on rigid media: Top/Bottom 14 mm (0.55 inches);
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... 45 updating 43 specialty media 18 specialty media tray 4 specifications 65 support process 57 system requirements 65 T test page 42 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 71 See ink cartridges cleaning printer 39 printheads automatically 40 printheads manually 40 color management application-based 27 calibrating a monitor 27 ICC device profiles 27 installing ICC profiles 27...
... 45 updating 43 specialty media 18 specialty media tray 4 specifications 65 support process 57 system requirements 65 T test page 42 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 71 See ink cartridges cleaning printer 39 printheads automatically 40 printheads manually 40 color management application-based 27 calibrating a monitor 27 ICC device profiles 27 installing ICC profiles 27...