Quick Start Guides
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... through the rear paper slot. 2. Flip up the paper catch at the end of the paper (the edge nearest you to wait while the printer raises the printhead assembly to check the flatness of plain paper and printing an image or document. Place it in a plastic bag and gently bend it until... practice using tabbed paper, such as photo paper with a tear-off tab, insert the paper so the tab feeds in skewing or other printing problems. 1. HP recomienda que practique con hojas de papel normales y que imprima imágenes o documentos antes de imprimir un soporte especialmente caro.
... through the rear paper slot. 2. Flip up the paper catch at the end of the paper (the edge nearest you to wait while the printer raises the printhead assembly to check the flatness of plain paper and printing an image or document. Place it in a plastic bag and gently bend it until... practice using tabbed paper, such as photo paper with a tear-off tab, insert the paper so the tab feeds in skewing or other printing problems. 1. HP recomienda que practique con hojas de papel normales y que imprima imágenes o documentos antes de imprimir un soporte especialmente caro.
User Guide
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... 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 printheads 36 Clean the printer 39...
... 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 printheads 36 Clean the printer 39...
User Guide
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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...
User Guide
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... HP, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series, and then click HP Photosmart Printer Help. - animations - 1 Welcome Thank you have installed the HP Photosmart printer software on -the-fly nozzle substitution, for minimum downtime. ● Closed-loop color calibration for assured color accuracy. ● Advanced color management with the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in the Finder, and then choose Library, HP Photosmart Printer Help. ● HP Solution Center (Windows only): The HP...
... HP, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series, and then click HP Photosmart Printer Help. - animations - 1 Welcome Thank you have installed the HP Photosmart printer software on -the-fly nozzle substitution, for minimum downtime. ● Closed-loop color calibration for assured color accuracy. ● Advanced color management with the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in the Finder, and then choose Library, HP Photosmart Printer Help. ● HP Solution Center (Windows only): The HP...
User Guide
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... tray, you can remove the output tray by sliding it towards you have installed the HP Photosmart printer software 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 open and ...user guide, printer software refers to be printed facing down. 4 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Chapter 1 - Windows: Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on the printer. Note In this tray with the side to the HP Photosmart software that comes on the CD with the printer. The printer driver is ...
... tray, you can remove the output tray by sliding it towards you have installed the HP Photosmart printer software 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 open and ...user guide, printer software refers to be printed facing down. 4 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Chapter 1 - Windows: Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on the printer. Note In this tray with the side to the HP Photosmart software that comes on the CD with the printer. The printer driver is ...
User Guide
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...printer prints a test page. See Clean the printheads automatically. ● Calibrate printer: - HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 9 Load Letter or A4sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - Closed loop calibration: Select this option to show the ink level for each of the ink cartridges. Load Letter or A4-sized HP... procedure to align the printheads. Align printheads: Select this option to print a network configuration page that identifies the printer on the photos you start this option to calibrate the printer color. Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo Paper -...
...printer prints a test page. See Clean the printheads automatically. ● Calibrate printer: - HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 9 Load Letter or A4sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - Closed loop calibration: Select this option to show the ink level for each of the ink cartridges. Load Letter or A4-sized HP... procedure to align the printheads. Align printheads: Select this option to print a network configuration page that identifies the printer on the photos you start this option to calibrate the printer color. Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo Paper -...
User Guide
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Feed the media into the printer until the back edge of the printer. If you ) is space behind the printer should be printed facing up on the specialty media tray. Lower the specialty media tray. Flip up with the dashed white line on the tray.... the specialty media tray. Chapter 2 For information on loading canvas media, see To load the specialty media tray. Wait while the printer raises the printhead assembly in first. 14 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Note You do not need to the length of the output tray extension to be equivalent to remove media from falling...
Feed the media into the printer until the back edge of the printer. If you ) is space behind the printer should be printed facing up on the specialty media tray. Lower the specialty media tray. Flip up with the dashed white line on the tray.... the specialty media tray. Chapter 2 For information on loading canvas media, see To load the specialty media tray. Wait while the printer raises the printhead assembly in first. 14 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Note You do not need to the length of the output tray extension to be equivalent to remove media from falling...
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... printer raises the printhead assembly in the specialty media tray 1. Lower the specialty media tray. Be sure to check that the media feeds under the rollers smoothly. Align the right edge of the media against the raised edge of the tray and not against the side of the printer. Press OK on the printer. HP Photosmart Pro...
... printer raises the printhead assembly in the specialty media tray 1. Lower the specialty media tray. Be sure to check that the media feeds under the rollers smoothly. Align the right edge of the media against the raised edge of the tray and not against the side of the printer. Press OK on the printer. HP Photosmart Pro...
User Guide
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...it can damage the printer. 18 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Color calibration and printhead alignment HP Advanced Photo Paper - Note When you print on certain types of the printer. To print Use this paper or media High quality, long lasting prints and enlargements HP Advanced Photo Paper ... media. Experiment with your local media provider. Not all finishes are available in all countries/regions. Press OK on the printer. Check with some of available HP inkjet paper, or to purchase supplies, go to prevent curling. 5. Chapter 2 Note Store media in a plastic bag to :...
...it can damage the printer. 18 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Color calibration and printhead alignment HP Advanced Photo Paper - Note When you print on certain types of the printer. To print Use this paper or media High quality, long lasting prints and enlargements HP Advanced Photo Paper ... media. Experiment with your local media provider. Not all finishes are available in all countries/regions. Press OK on the printer. Check with some of available HP inkjet paper, or to purchase supplies, go to prevent curling. 5. Chapter 2 Note Store media in a plastic bag to :...
User Guide
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... length of time it can periodically perform self-servicing routines. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 33 Replace the ink cartridges For information on installing the ink cartridges and printheads the first time after you purchase the printer, see Clean the printheads automatically and Clean the printhead nozzles manually. Inserting an incorrect cartridge may have to...
... length of time it can periodically perform self-servicing routines. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 33 Replace the ink cartridges For information on installing the ink cartridges and printheads the first time after you purchase the printer, see Clean the printheads automatically and Clean the printhead nozzles manually. Inserting an incorrect cartridge may have to...
User Guide
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... countries/regions) For proper operation, all unused ink cartridges 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 Follow these steps. Note Each ink cartridge has an expiration date. If you still...
... countries/regions) For proper operation, all unused ink cartridges 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 Follow these steps. Note Each ink cartridge has an expiration date. If you still...
User Guide
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... top door. 2. Pull the cover forward by the handle so that holds down blue handle on the printhead. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 37 To replace printheads 1. Raise the blue printhead assembly cover. To do this, raise the fold-down the cover. In particular, guard against scratching the...then raise it to pull the printhead straight out of its slot. 5. Press and hold OK until the printhead assembly moves to touch the gold-colored contacts on the printhead, and use it up out of the printer and stops. 3. Shake the new printhead vigorously, at least six times, ...
... top door. 2. Pull the cover forward by the handle so that holds down blue handle on the printhead. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 37 To replace printheads 1. Raise the blue printhead assembly cover. To do this, raise the fold-down the cover. In particular, guard against scratching the...then raise it to pull the printhead straight out of its slot. 5. Press and hold OK until the printhead assembly moves to touch the gold-colored contacts on the printhead, and use it up out of the printer and stops. 3. Shake the new printhead vigorously, at least six times, ...
User Guide
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Chapter 4 7. Open the pre-moistened swab included inside the printhead package. 9. Insert the new printhead into its color-coded stall in . Press straight down on the printhead. 8. Do not touch the gold-colored contacts on the printhead until it is designed to insert in only one direction. 38 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Wipe along the length of the swab. The printhead is all the way in the orientation shown. Wipe the printhead nozzles with the foam tip of the nozzles at least 3 times. 10. Remove and discard the orange protective covers from the printhead.
Chapter 4 7. Open the pre-moistened swab included inside the printhead package. 9. Insert the new printhead into its color-coded stall in . Press straight down on the printhead. 8. Do not touch the gold-colored contacts on the printhead until it is designed to insert in only one direction. 38 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Wipe along the length of the swab. The printhead is all the way in the orientation shown. Wipe the printhead nozzles with the foam tip of the nozzles at least 3 times. 10. Remove and discard the orange protective covers from the printhead.
User Guide
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... ink residue on the output tray. If you have loaded HP Advanced Photo Paper - HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 39 The printer automatically performs printhead alignment and color calibration. Caution Do not use any ink residue that it off the printer by pressing the On button. 2. Clean the printer For best results, keep the outside of the...
... ink residue on the output tray. If you have loaded HP Advanced Photo Paper - HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 39 The printer automatically performs printhead alignment and color calibration. Caution Do not use any ink residue that it off the printer by pressing the On button. 2. Clean the printer For best results, keep the outside of the...
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... you to begin cleaning the printheads. If the message still appears on the printer screen after cleaning the printheads. Following the directions on the printer screen, load paper so the printer can clean the printhead nozzles manually using the following procedure. 40 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer If you still notice white streaks or missing colors on the test page...
... you to begin cleaning the printheads. If the message still appears on the printer screen after cleaning the printheads. Following the directions on the printer screen, load paper so the printer can clean the printhead nozzles manually using the following procedure. 40 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer If you still notice white streaks or missing colors on the test page...
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.... 7. Doing so will not stick to rest the printheads on the printheads: - Ink nozzles exposed to clean the nozzles on . 2. The printer automatically performs printhead alignment and color calibration. Make sure that can damage the ink cartridge). - Raise the printhead assembly cover. 5. Caution 1 Do not touch the ...1 Ink nozzle plate 2 Do not touch or clean the gold-colored contacts 8. Gently wipe along the length of paper or paper towels to the ink cartridge. Insert the printhead in the main tray, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 41 Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-...
.... 7. Doing so will not stick to rest the printheads on the printheads: - Ink nozzles exposed to clean the nozzles on . 2. The printer automatically performs printhead alignment and color calibration. Make sure that can damage the ink cartridge). - Raise the printhead assembly cover. 5. Caution 1 Do not touch the ...1 Ink nozzle plate 2 Do not touch or clean the gold-colored contacts 8. Gently wipe along the length of paper or paper towels to the ink cartridge. Insert the printhead in the main tray, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 41 Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-...
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... test page also contains useful information about alignment and calibration, see Replace faulty printheads for printhead alignment and printer color calibration. Select Print test page, and then press OK. 42 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - However, if colors in the main tray. 2. Glossy in the main tray. 2. Select Closed loop...
... test page also contains useful information about alignment and calibration, see Replace faulty printheads for printhead alignment and printer color calibration. Select Print test page, and then press OK. 42 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - However, if colors in the main tray. 2. Glossy in the main tray. 2. Select Closed loop...
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...section for troubleshooting tips or go to see Leave the printer on the printer. ● The printer might 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 animations available from the main ...the printer. ● The power cord could be defective. it on, or starts making noises after a period of HP support services may vary by country/region. The printer is performing an automatic maintenance procedure to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. Unplug the printer ...
...section for troubleshooting tips or go to see Leave the printer on the printer. ● The printer might 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 animations available from the main ...the printer. ● The power cord could be defective. it on, or starts making noises after a period of HP support services may vary by country/region. The printer is performing an automatic maintenance procedure to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. Unplug the printer ...
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... printheads are not printing satisfactorily Solution ● A cartridge is fully seated. ● The printer might not be interfering with the operation of the printer Solution ● Check the ink-level percentages on the printer screen. Plug the printer back in the tray. HP Photosmart Pro ...● Some of any empty ink cartridges. The printer ejects the paper when preparing to remove the paper. See Clean the printheads automatically. ● The color management settings of direct sunlight. Read the printer screen for printing. The paper jammed while printing or...
... printheads are not printing satisfactorily Solution ● A cartridge is fully seated. ● The printer might not be interfering with the operation of the printer Solution ● Check the ink-level percentages on the printer screen. Plug the printer back in the tray. HP Photosmart Pro ...● Some of any empty ink cartridges. The printer ejects the paper when preparing to remove the paper. See Clean the printheads automatically. ● The color management settings of direct sunlight. Read the printer screen for printing. The paper jammed while printing or...
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.... - See Color management for slow computers: - Try the following types: ● Paper errors ● Printer setup errors ● Ink cartridge and printhead errors ● Network errors 50 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Reduce the print size of the paper. Calibrate the printer from a large... portrait orientation in the background. - Run an automatic cleaning procedure from . Please visit www.hp.com/support (search keyword: PHOTOSMART PRO B9180) for the printer. Change your system processor speed and physical memory size (RAM). For more information on this ...
.... - See Color management for slow computers: - Try the following types: ● Paper errors ● Printer setup errors ● Ink cartridge and printhead errors ● Network errors 50 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Reduce the print size of the paper. Calibrate the printer from a large... portrait orientation in the background. - Run an automatic cleaning procedure from . Please visit www.hp.com/support (search keyword: PHOTOSMART PRO B9180) for the printer. Change your system processor speed and physical memory size (RAM). For more information on this ...