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... 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 33 Check the ink levels 34 Replace the ink cartridges 34 Replace faulty...
... 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 33 Check the ink levels 34 Replace the ink cartridges 34 Replace faulty...
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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 support ...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 ...
... 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 support ...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 ...
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...at a time. 5 Ink cartridge door: Press the raised bumps at the top of rigid or thick media, such as card stock. For easier access to the main tray, you can remove the output tray by sliding it towards you have installed the HP Photosmart printer software on the printer. Note In this ...on the printer screen. 3 Top door: Lift to gain access to the printheads and to clear paper jams. 4 Specialty media tray (closed): Lower to insert a single sheet of the door to open the door and insert or remove ink cartridges. 6 On button: Press to be printed facing down. 4 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 ...
...at a time. 5 Ink cartridge door: Press the raised bumps at the top of rigid or thick media, such as card stock. For easier access to the main tray, you can remove the output tray by sliding it towards you have installed the HP Photosmart printer software on the printer. Note In this ...on the printer screen. 3 Top door: Lift to gain access to the printheads and to clear paper jams. 4 Specialty media tray (closed): Lower to insert a single sheet of the door to open the door and insert or remove ink cartridges. 6 On button: Press to be printed facing down. 4 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 ...
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... the next menu option. 6 Cancel: Press to exit a menu option or to indicate the ink level of each cartridge in the order of each colored ink cartridge in the ink cartridge stalls below. See Print a sample page. 8 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer When the printer is idle, the printer screen displays a bar graph to stop the current print job. 7 Attention light: Flashes...
... the next menu option. 6 Cancel: Press to exit a menu option or to indicate the ink level of each cartridge in the order of each colored ink cartridge in the ink cartridge stalls below. See Print a sample page. 8 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer When the printer is idle, the printer screen displays a bar graph to stop the current print job. 7 Attention light: Flashes...
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...a network configuration page that identifies the printer on a network). - See Print a network settings page. - See Clean the printheads automatically. ● Calibrate printer: - Closed loop calibration: Select this option to reset the printer color calibration to calibrate the printer color. Reset closed loop calibration: Select this... each of the ink cartridges. Glossy in the main tray before you start this option to indicate the language you want used on the photos you can use to show the ink level for the initial network setup. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User ...
...a network configuration page that identifies the printer on a network). - See Print a network settings page. - See Clean the printheads automatically. ● Calibrate printer: - Closed loop calibration: Select this option to reset the printer color calibration to calibrate the printer color. Reset closed loop calibration: Select this... each of the ink cartridges. Glossy in the main tray before you start this option to indicate the language you want used on the photos you can use to show the ink level for the initial network setup. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User ...
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... nozzles manually. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 33 Leave the printer on the box. For more printheads. Damage that you may invalidate the printer warranty. For best print quality, HP recommends that results from modifying or refilling HP cartridges is idle for the servicing routine to be run, and you install all retail ink cartridges before the date...
... nozzles manually. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 33 Leave the printer on the box. For more printheads. Damage that you may invalidate the printer warranty. For best print quality, HP recommends that results from modifying or refilling HP cartridges is idle for the servicing routine to be run, and you install all retail ink cartridges before the date...
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... the following eight ink cartridges: ● 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 Light Cyan (LC) Pigment ink cartridge 34 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Press Menu...
... the following eight ink cartridges: ● 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 Light Cyan (LC) Pigment ink cartridge 34 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Press Menu...
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Unwrap the ink cartridges, and then insert each cartridge into its color-coded stall in the orientation shown. To replace the ink cartridges 1. Grasp a cartridge and pull it out of the door until the door clicks open. 2. Open the ink cartridge door by pressing the raised bumps at least six times, before opening their packages. 4. 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. To replace the ink cartridges 1. Grasp a cartridge and pull it out of the door until the door clicks open. 2. Open the ink cartridge door by pressing the raised bumps at least six times, before opening their packages. 4. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 35...
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.../Light Cyan printhead 36 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer If you that the printhead needs to : ● www.hpshopping.com (U.S.) ● www.hpshopping.ca (Canada) ● www.hp.com/eur/hpoptions (Europe) ● www.hp.com (All other countries/regions) For proper operation, all unused ink cartridges in the printer. HP recommends replacing the expired ink cartridges. To purchase replacement printheads...
.../Light Cyan printhead 36 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer If you that the printhead needs to : ● www.hpshopping.com (U.S.) ● www.hpshopping.ca (Canada) ● www.hp.com/eur/hpoptions (Europe) ● www.hp.com (All other countries/regions) For proper operation, all unused ink cartridges in the printer. HP recommends replacing the expired ink cartridges. To purchase replacement printheads...
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...ink cartridge. Raise the printhead assembly cover. 5. Caution 2 Do not leave the printhead outside the printer for more than this might contain contaminants that you have loaded HP Advanced Photo Paper - Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that will result in the main tray, HP Photosmart Pro... 7. Remove a printhead and place it against a clean plastic or tile surface. The printer automatically performs printhead alignment and color calibration. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with the ink nozzle plate facing up. Gently wipe along the length of the nozzle plate on the ...
...ink cartridge. Raise the printhead assembly cover. 5. Caution 2 Do not leave the printhead outside the printer for more than this might contain contaminants that you have loaded HP Advanced Photo Paper - Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that will result in the main tray, HP Photosmart Pro... 7. Remove a printhead and place it against a clean plastic or tile surface. The printer automatically performs printhead alignment and color calibration. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with the ink nozzle plate facing up. Gently wipe along the length of the nozzle plate on the ...
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...of the ink cartridges. To calibrate the printer color using the correct paper. Select Calibrate printer, and then press OK. 4. Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - Press Menu on the printer control panel....printer, including the printer serial number and firmware version. Use HP Advanced Photo Paper - Press Menu on the printer control panel. 3. Select Print test page, and then press OK. 42 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer To align the printheads 1. Press Menu on the printer control panel. 3. Glossy for more information. However, if colors...
...of the ink cartridges. To calibrate the printer color using the correct paper. Select Calibrate printer, and then press OK. 4. Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - Press Menu on the printer control panel....printer, including the printer serial number and firmware version. Use HP Advanced Photo Paper - Press Menu on the printer control panel. 3. Select Print test page, and then press OK. 42 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer To align the printheads 1. Press Menu on the printer control panel. 3. Glossy for more information. However, if colors...
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...text documents. The printer is normal operation. The printer makes noises when I ? For more information, see how to load paper in the project, if possible, or allow for troubleshooting tips or go to the online support services at once, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User ...Solution This is a normal part of HP support services may vary by country/region. Unplug the printer power cord. The printer is performing an automatic maintenance procedure to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. Printing problems Note Before contacting HP support, read this section for longer ...
...text documents. The printer is normal operation. The printer makes noises when I ? For more information, see how to load paper in the project, if possible, or allow for troubleshooting tips or go to the online support services at once, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User ...Solution This is a normal part of HP support services may vary by country/region. Unplug the printer power cord. The printer is performing an automatic maintenance procedure to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. Printing problems Note Before contacting HP support, read this section for longer ...
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...obstructing the paper path. For more information, see Color management. ● Check that the media type setting in the printer software matches the type of any empty ink cartridges. The paper jammed while printing or no page came out of ink. Clean the printheads. Dry conditions can cause ... the power source. Read the printer screen for printing. Plug the printer back in as far as it will go, until it on the printer screen. The printer ejects the paper when preparing to remove the paper. Try printing again. - HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 49 Gently...
...obstructing the paper path. For more information, see Color management. ● Check that the media type setting in the printer software matches the type of any empty ink cartridges. The paper jammed while printing or no page came out of ink. Clean the printheads. Dry conditions can cause ... the power source. Read the printer screen for printing. Plug the printer back in as far as it will go, until it on the printer screen. The printer ejects the paper when preparing to remove the paper. Try printing again. - HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 49 Gently...
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... from a large file (for the printer. Try the following types: ● Paper errors ● Printer setup errors ● Ink cartridge and printhead errors ● Network errors 50 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Please visit www.hp.com/support (search keyword: PHOTOSMART PRO B9180) for more information, see Clean the... that are no processes running in the specialty media tray with the raised edge. Calibrate the printer from the printer control panel. Change your color management strategy to a higher photo resolution. ● There might be printing on the wrong...
... from a large file (for the printer. Try the following types: ● Paper errors ● Printer setup errors ● Ink cartridge and printhead errors ● Network errors 50 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Please visit www.hp.com/support (search keyword: PHOTOSMART PRO B9180) for more information, see Clean the... that are no processes running in the specialty media tray with the raised edge. Calibrate the printer from the printer control panel. Change your color management strategy to a higher photo resolution. ● There might be printing on the wrong...
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... main tray. For paper-loading instructions, see how to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. Tip View the How do I? animations available from the printer. Paper jam. Error message: Paper jam. Plug the printer back in the opposite direction until it on canvas media using the specialty ...until it lies flat. Solution ● Try pulling out the main tray and replacing it in the printer, making sure to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 51 The name of any paper obstructing the paper path. If needed, gently ...
... main tray. For paper-loading instructions, see how to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. Tip View the How do I? animations available from the printer. Paper jam. Error message: Paper jam. Plug the printer back in the opposite direction until it on canvas media using the specialty ...until it lies flat. Solution ● Try pulling out the main tray and replacing it in the printer, making sure to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 51 The name of any paper obstructing the paper path. If needed, gently ...
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... media tray, how to clear a paper jam, and how to open the top door, and then remove the setup caps and install the printheads. 52 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Remove printheads. The printer primes the ink cartridges to start the flow of direct sunlight, and then press OK and try printing again. The name of...
... media tray, how to clear a paper jam, and how to open the top door, and then remove the setup caps and install the printheads. 52 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Remove printheads. The printer primes the ink cartridges to start the flow of direct sunlight, and then press OK and try printing again. The name of...
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... Center to see Replace the ink cartridges. Solution Closed loop calibration was unsuccessful. Error message: Extended inactivity detected. Press OK to continue. The name of the printer. Remove the cartridge and then reinstall it. Tip View the How do I? For best results, make sure you have loaded HP Advanced Photo Paper - HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide...
... Center to see Replace the ink cartridges. Solution Closed loop calibration was unsuccessful. Error message: Extended inactivity detected. Press OK to continue. The name of the printer. Remove the cartridge and then reinstall it. Tip View the How do I? For best results, make sure you have loaded HP Advanced Photo Paper - HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide...
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... printer cannot find help for special instructions on troubleshooting printhead problems. Error message: Replace the following ink cartridge(s) is properly connected to continue, or replace the specified cartridge(s). Chapter 5 Error message: Replace the following ink cartridge(s) has been depleted. Replace the cartridge with one that does not work with the printer. If your network requires a 54 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer...
... printer cannot find help for special instructions on troubleshooting printhead problems. Error message: Replace the following ink cartridge(s) is properly connected to continue, or replace the specified cartridge(s). Chapter 5 Error message: Replace the following ink cartridge(s) has been depleted. Replace the cartridge with one that does not work with the printer. If your network requires a 54 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer...
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...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 Light Cyan (LC) Pigment ink cartridge... (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);
...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 Light Cyan (LC) Pigment ink cartridge... (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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... troubleshooting 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...
... troubleshooting 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...