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... 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 33...
... 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 33...
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...reset the printer color calibration to calibrate the printer color. Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - Reset closed loop calibration: Select this option to the default settings. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 9 The printer makes automatic adjustments and corrections using HP proprietary technology ... or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - Align printheads: Select this option to view the printer IP address (a numeric address that you start this procedure to achieve best results. - Ink from these cartridges, as well as from replacement cartridges, is used...
...reset the printer color calibration to calibrate the printer color. Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - Reset closed loop calibration: Select this option to the default settings. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 9 The printer makes automatic adjustments and corrections using HP proprietary technology ... or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - Align printheads: Select this option to view the printer IP address (a numeric address that you start this procedure to achieve best results. - Ink from these cartridges, as well as from replacement cartridges, is used...
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... media tray by loading a single sheet of plain paper and printing an image or document. If you practice using non-HP brands of glossy media in the main tray, and the printer does not feed the paper or feeds multiple sheets through at once, try reducing the number of sheets in the...-length and paper-width guides or the paper will jam. 4. Replace the output tray. Flip up the paper catch. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 13 Be sure to adjust the length of the main tray and reseat the tray in the printer before you print on expensive specialty media, you extended or removed...
... media tray by loading a single sheet of plain paper and printing an image or document. If you practice using non-HP brands of glossy media in the main tray, and the printer does not feed the paper or feeds multiple sheets through at once, try reducing the number of sheets in the...-length and paper-width guides or the paper will jam. 4. Replace the output tray. Flip up the paper catch. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 13 Be sure to adjust the length of the main tray and reseat the tray in the printer before you print on expensive specialty media, you extended or removed...
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...printer performs a self-servicing routine if the printer is not covered by the HP warranty. The length of time it can periodically perform self-servicing routines. For more . HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 33 For optimal printing results, HP recommends using only HP... Leave the printer on ● Replace the ink cartridges ● Replace faulty printheads ● Clean the printer ● Align and calibrate the printer ● Print a test page ● Print a sample page ● Download printer software updates ● Uninstall the printer software Follow ...
...printer performs a self-servicing routine if the printer is not covered by the HP warranty. The length of time it can periodically perform self-servicing routines. For more . HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 33 For optimal printing results, HP recommends using only HP... Leave the printer on ● Replace the ink cartridges ● Replace faulty printheads ● Clean the printer ● Align and calibrate the printer ● Print a test page ● Print a sample page ● Download printer software updates ● Uninstall the printer software Follow ...
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... may vary. Press to see Show ink level percentage on the printer screen. 3. To check the ink levels from the computer (Windows) 1. Press OK. 4. Click Settings, and then select Status. 3. Replace the ink cartridges For proper operation, install all of the Windows... ● 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 Click the ...
... may vary. Press to see Show ink level percentage on the printer screen. 3. To check the ink levels from the computer (Windows) 1. Press OK. 4. Click Settings, and then select Status. 3. Replace the ink cartridges For proper operation, install all of the Windows... ● 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 Click the ...
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If you are using the correct cartridges. Close the ink cartridge door. To replace the ink cartridges 1. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 35 Remove the ink cartridges that you are replacing ink cartridges, check that need to ensure proper contact. 5. Open the ink cartridge door by pressing ... the cartridges to be replaced. Grasp a cartridge and pull it out of the door until the door clicks open. 2. Shake the new ink cartridges vigorously, at the top of the stall. 3. Unwrap the ink cartridges, and then insert each cartridge into its color-coded stall in the ...
If you are using the correct cartridges. Close the ink cartridge door. To replace the ink cartridges 1. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 35 Remove the ink cartridges that you are replacing ink cartridges, check that need to ensure proper contact. 5. Open the ink cartridge door by pressing ... the cartridges to be replaced. Grasp a cartridge and pull it out of the door until the door clicks open. 2. Shake the new ink cartridges vigorously, at the top of the stall. 3. Unwrap the ink cartridges, and then insert each cartridge into its color-coded stall in the ...
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...date. When you receive an ink expiration message, you have cleaned the printheads, call HP support. Reattaching the tape damages the ink cartridge. If you that the printhead needs to replace a printhead, try cleaning the printheads. If the support staff tell you need to ...4 Note All eight cartridges and 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
...date. When you receive an ink expiration message, you have cleaned the printheads, call HP support. Reattaching the tape damages the ink cartridge. If you that the printhead needs to replace a printhead, try cleaning the printheads. If the support staff tell you need to ...4 Note All eight cartridges and 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
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To replace printheads 1. Lift out the printhead. Press and hold OK until the printhead assembly moves to the left side of the way. 4. Pull the cover forward by the handle so that holds down blue handle on the printhead. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 37 Raise the blue printhead assembly cover.... begin, notice the metal bar that it unclips from the metal bar, then raise it to touch the gold-colored contacts on the printhead, and use it up out of the printer and stops. 3. To do this, raise the fold-down the cover. In particular, guard against scratching the ...
To replace printheads 1. Lift out the printhead. Press and hold OK until the printhead assembly moves to the left side of the way. 4. Pull the cover forward by the handle so that holds down blue handle on the printhead. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 37 Raise the blue printhead assembly cover.... begin, notice the metal bar that it unclips from the metal bar, then raise it to touch the gold-colored contacts on the printhead, and use it up out of the printer and stops. 3. To do this, raise the fold-down the cover. In particular, guard against scratching the ...
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... clean the printheads automatically 1. Note 2 If a message appears on the gold-colored nozzles and cause printing problems. If you have tried cleaning the printheads automatically using the following procedure. 40 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer If the support staff tell you to be replaced, see Clean the printhead nozzles manually. Use Letter or A4-sized...
... clean the printheads automatically 1. Note 2 If a message appears on the gold-colored nozzles and cause printing problems. If you have tried cleaning the printheads automatically using the following procedure. 40 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer If the support staff tell you to be replaced, see Clean the printhead nozzles manually. Use Letter or A4-sized...
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..., if colors in the photos you print are using closed loop calibration 1. Use Letter or A4-sized paper. Glossy in the main tray. 2. Select Print test page, and then press OK. 42 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Before aligning and calibrating the printer, check that the printhead needs to be sure to replace a printhead, call HP support...
..., if colors in the photos you print are using closed loop calibration 1. Use Letter or A4-sized paper. Glossy in the main tray. 2. Select Print test page, and then press OK. 42 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Before aligning and calibrating the printer, check that the printhead needs to be sure to replace a printhead, call HP support...
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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. The printer makes noises when I ? This is performing an automatic maintenance procedure to load paper in . For more information, see ...print times in but will not turn on . Unplug the printer power cord. Turn on Solution ● 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 Printing is turned off Solution This...
...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. The printer makes noises when I ? This is performing an automatic maintenance procedure to load paper in . For more information, see ...print times in but will not turn on . Unplug the printer power cord. Turn on Solution ● 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 Printing is turned off Solution This...
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...the tray. ● Use the printer software to lower the ink saturation level. If it is not stacked above the height of the paper-length guide. Use HP inkjet paper for more information on one... paper or other media or view the How do I ? animations available from the HP Solution Center. 48 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer See the electronic Help for best results. The document printed at a time. ●... has not been pushed up the paper catch when you replace the tray, be sure to push the tray into the printer until it is correctly oriented in the tray and that ...
...the tray. ● Use the printer software to lower the ink saturation level. If it is not stacked above the height of the paper-length guide. Use HP inkjet paper for more information on one... paper or other media or view the How do I ? animations available from the HP Solution Center. 48 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer See the electronic Help for best results. The document printed at a time. ●... has not been pushed up the paper catch when you replace the tray, be sure to push the tray into the printer until it is correctly oriented in the tray and that ...
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... out the main tray and replacing it in the printer, making sure to push the tray in the printer software matches the type of the automatic paper sensor. Read the printer screen for printing. Replace any paper obstructing the paper path. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 49 ...Try printing again. - For more information, see Replace the ink cartridges. ● You might need attention. Remove the rear door. Open the top door and clear the printer of the printer might have begun printing and then cancelled the process. Colors...
... out the main tray and replacing it in the printer, making sure to push the tray in the printer software matches the type of the automatic paper sensor. Read the printer screen for printing. Replace any paper obstructing the paper path. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 49 ...Try printing again. - For more information, see Replace the ink cartridges. ● You might need attention. Remove the rear door. Open the top door and clear the printer of the printer might have begun printing and then cancelled the process. Colors...
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... support services at www.hp.com/support. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 51 Paper errors Before contacting HP support, read this section for flatness. Press OK to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. Gently remove the jammed paper from the power source. If you print on certain types of the printer. Load paper then...
... support services at www.hp.com/support. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 51 Paper errors Before contacting HP support, read this section for flatness. Press OK to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. Gently remove the jammed paper from the power source. If you print on certain types of the printer. Load paper then...
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..., see how to load paper 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. The name of direct sunlight, and then press OK and try printing again. Reinsert setup caps. Close the ink cartridge door...top door. 2. Check that matches the photo size selected, or change the photo size in the Quick Start guide. Wait until you set up the printer, follow the directions 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...
..., see how to load paper 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. The name of direct sunlight, and then press OK and try printing again. Reinsert setup caps. Close the ink cartridge door...top door. 2. Check that matches the photo size selected, or change the photo size in the Quick Start guide. Wait until you set up the printer, follow the directions 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...
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... time, the printer prompts you have loaded HP Advanced Photo Paper - Recommend closed loop calibration. Press OK to continue. Error message: Top door is past its expiration date. - Solution The specified ink cartridge or printhead might be missing or damaged -OR- HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User... Guide 53 Error message: Closed loop calibration unsuccessful. Press OK. Error message: The ink in the main tray or the specialty media tray, how to clear a paper jam, and how to see Replace the ink cartridges. If...
... time, the printer prompts you have loaded HP Advanced Photo Paper - Recommend closed loop calibration. Press OK to continue. Error message: Top door is past its expiration date. - Solution The specified ink cartridge or printhead might be missing or damaged -OR- HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User... Guide 53 Error message: Closed loop calibration unsuccessful. Press OK. Error message: The ink in the main tray or the specialty media tray, how to clear a paper jam, and how to see Replace the ink cartridges. If...
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... cartridges. See To open help with new HP ink cartridges. If your network requires a 54 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Replace the cartridge with the printer. Error message: Install the following faulty printhead(s). -OR- Network errors Before contacting HP support, read this printer. Error message: Replace the following printhead(s). Solution Contact HP support for special instructions on troubleshooting printhead problems...
... cartridges. See To open help with new HP ink cartridges. If your network requires a 54 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Replace the cartridge with the printer. Error message: Install the following faulty printhead(s). -OR- Network errors Before contacting HP support, read this printer. Error message: Replace the following printhead(s). Solution Contact HP support for special instructions on troubleshooting printhead problems...