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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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... levels and see print or error messages here. 2 Control panel: Use these buttons to open the door and insert or remove ink cartridges. 6 On button: Press to be printed facing down. 4 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Do not load media thicker than 1.5 mm, or more than one sheet at a time. 5 Ink... cartridge door: Press the raised bumps at the top of the door to open and navigate the printer menu, cancel print jobs, and respond to ...
... levels and see print or error messages here. 2 Control panel: Use these buttons to open the door and insert or remove ink cartridges. 6 On button: Press to be printed facing down. 4 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Do not load media thicker than 1.5 mm, or more than one sheet at a time. 5 Ink... cartridge door: Press the raised bumps at the top of the door to open and navigate the printer menu, cancel print jobs, and respond to ...
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... to indicate the ink level of each colored ink cartridge in the order of the ink cartridges, the printer serial number, and the firmware version. See Print a test page. ● Print sample page: Select this option to exit the current menu. See Print a sample page. 8 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Press OK to display the submenus or...
... to indicate the ink level of each colored ink cartridge in the order of the ink cartridges, the printer serial number, and the firmware version. See Print a test page. ● Print sample page: Select this option to exit the current menu. See Print a sample page. 8 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Press OK to display the submenus or...
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... tray before you can use to achieve best results. - HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 9 ● Network settings: - After the cleaning finishes, the printer prints a test page. Note 2 Ink in the cartridges included in the main tray before you start this option to reset the printer color calibration to align the printheads. Actual ink volumes may...
... tray before you can use to achieve best results. - HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 9 ● Network settings: - After the cleaning finishes, the printer prints a test page. Note 2 Ink in the cartridges included in the main tray before you start this option to reset the printer color calibration to align the printheads. Actual ink volumes may...
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...printer is not covered by the HP warranty. Damage that results from modifying or refilling HP cartridges is idle for the servicing routine to be completed depends on installing the ink cartridges and printheads the first time after you install all retail ink cartridges before the date stamped on the box. HP Photosmart Pro... B9100 series User Guide 33 As part of time, you will experience a decline in and turned on so that you purchase the printer, see Clean the printheads automatically...
...printer is not covered by the HP warranty. Damage that results from modifying or refilling HP cartridges is idle for the servicing routine to be completed depends on installing the ink cartridges and printheads the first time after you install all retail ink cartridges before the date stamped on the box. HP Photosmart Pro... B9100 series User Guide 33 As part of time, you will experience a decline in and turned on so that you purchase the printer, see Clean the printheads automatically...
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...) 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 Click Settings...
...) 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 Click Settings...
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Unwrap the ink cartridges, and then insert each cartridge into its color-coded stall in the orientation shown. Remove the ink cartridges that you are replacing ink cartridges, check that need to ensure proper contact. 5. Grasp a cartridge and pull it out of the door until the door clicks open. 2. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 35 Shake the new...
Unwrap the ink cartridges, and then insert each cartridge into its color-coded stall in the orientation shown. Remove the ink cartridges that you are replacing ink cartridges, check that need to ensure proper contact. 5. Grasp a cartridge and pull it out of the door until the door clicks open. 2. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 35 Shake the new...
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...cleaning the printheads. HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of the following four printheads must be correctly installed for information on the printer screen after you are needed. Chapter 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...
...cleaning the printheads. HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of the following four printheads must be correctly installed for information on the printer screen after you are needed. Chapter 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...
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...or clean the gold-colored contacts 8. Gently wipe along the length of the nozzle plate on . 2. The printer automatically performs printhead alignment and color calibration. Glossy in the printer, and then close the top door. Sheets of the printer and stops. 4. ...printer. 3. Insert the printhead in the main tray, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 41 Do not use your fingers to the air longer than 30 minutes. Do not use a paper product, such as coffee filters or paper tissues. - To clean the printhead nozzles 1. Gather the following items to the ink cartridge...
...or clean the gold-colored contacts 8. Gently wipe along the length of the nozzle plate on . 2. The printer automatically performs printhead alignment and color calibration. Glossy in the printer, and then close the top door. Sheets of the printer and stops. 4. ...printer. 3. Insert the printhead in the main tray, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 41 Do not use your fingers to the air longer than 30 minutes. Do not use a paper product, such as coffee filters or paper tissues. - To clean the printhead nozzles 1. Gather the following items to the ink cartridge...
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...press OK. 42 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer If the support staff tell you to replace a printhead, call HP support. For consistent and accurate color reproduction on the printer control panel. 2....printer color calibration. Note If a message appears on the printer control panel. 3. To calibrate the printer color using the correct paper. Select Calibrate printer, and then press OK. 4. To print a test page 1. Align and calibrate the printer The first time you install printheads in the printer or if you install a new printhead, use a different type of the ink cartridges...
...press OK. 42 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer If the support staff tell you to replace a printhead, call HP support. For consistent and accurate color reproduction on the printer control panel. 2....printer color calibration. Note If a message appears on the printer control panel. 3. To calibrate the printer color using the correct paper. Select Calibrate printer, and then press OK. 4. To print a test page 1. Align and calibrate the printer The first time you install printheads in the printer or if you install a new printhead, use a different type of the ink cartridges...
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... a while Solution The printer might be plugged into the printer correctly from the HP Solution Center to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. Solution Consider using non-HP brands of HP support services may vary by country/region. The printer is performing an automatic maintenance procedure to the online support services at once, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User...
... a while Solution The printer might be plugged into the printer correctly from the HP Solution Center to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. Solution Consider using non-HP brands of HP support services may vary by country/region. The printer is performing an automatic maintenance procedure to the online support services at once, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User...
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...sensor. For more information, see Replace the ink cartridges. ● You might have begun printing and then cancelled the process. Colors are clogged. If you print, the printer ejects the blank page before printing started, the printer might have already loaded paper in and turn ...the printheads are not printing satisfactorily Solution ● A cartridge is fully seated. ● The printer might not be interfering with the operation of ink. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 49 Replace it on the printer screen. Clean the printheads. The paper jammed while ...
...sensor. For more information, see Replace the ink cartridges. ● You might have begun printing and then cancelled the process. Colors are clogged. If you print, the printer ejects the blank page before printing started, the printer might have already loaded paper in and turn ...the printheads are not printing satisfactorily Solution ● A cartridge is fully seated. ● The printer might not be interfering with the operation of ink. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 49 Replace it on the printer screen. Clean the printheads. The paper jammed while ...
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...; 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 printhead nozzles manually. ● If you are printing from . A scratch or dent appears along the edge of the media (the edge nearest to "Managed by Application," or disable color...
...; 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 printhead nozzles manually. ● If you are printing from . A scratch or dent appears along the edge of the media (the edge nearest to "Managed by Application," or disable color...
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... to see Load the main tray. Solution Load paper, and then press OK to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. The name of paper. Error message: Out of HP support services may vary by country/region. Error message: Remove media. Grasp the media with both hands and...pull it is fully seated. ● If the paper jammed while printing, try the following: - Open the top door and clear the printer of the printer through the printer. - HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 51 animations available from the front of media using the specialty media tray, the...
... to see Load the main tray. Solution Load paper, and then press OK to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. The name of paper. Error message: Out of HP support services may vary by country/region. Error message: Remove media. Grasp the media with both hands and...pull it is fully seated. ● If the paper jammed while printing, try the following: - Open the top door and clear the printer of the printer through the printer. - HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 51 animations available from the front of media using the specialty media tray, the...
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... to open the top door, and then remove the setup caps and install the printheads. 52 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Check that matches the photo size selected, or change the photo size in the ink cartridge compartment on the printer screen to load paper in the Quick Start guide. animations available from inside the...
... to open the top door, and then remove the setup caps and install the printheads. 52 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Check that matches the photo size selected, or change the photo size in the ink cartridge compartment on the printer screen to load paper in the Quick Start guide. animations available from inside the...
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...calibration was unsuccessful. Make sure that you to continue. Glossy in the following ink cartridge(s) appears to be replaced, contact HP support for an extended period of time, the printer prompts you have loaded HP Advanced Photo Paper - Recommend closed loop calibration. Tip View the How do I? ...cartridge and then reinstall it. For more information, see how to load paper in the main tray, and then click OK to perform the calibration and to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. If the printhead needs to be old or damaged. HP Photosmart Pro ...
...calibration was unsuccessful. Make sure that you to continue. Glossy in the following ink cartridge(s) appears to be replaced, contact HP support for an extended period of time, the printer prompts you have loaded HP Advanced Photo Paper - Recommend closed loop calibration. Tip View the How do I? ...cartridge and then reinstall it. For more information, see how to load paper in the main tray, and then click OK to perform the calibration and to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. If the printhead needs to be old or damaged. HP Photosmart Pro ...
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... printheads is compatible with new HP ink cartridges. If your network requires a 54 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Error message: Replace the following ink cartridge(s) soon -OR- Solution One of the embedded web server in the printer. Chapter 5 Error message: Replace the following faulty ink cartridge(s). For more information, see Replace the ink cartridges. Error message: The following ink...
... printheads is compatible with new HP ink cartridges. If your network requires a 54 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Error message: Replace the following ink cartridge(s) soon -OR- Solution One of the embedded web server in the printer. Chapter 5 Error message: Replace the following faulty ink cartridge(s). For more information, see Replace the ink cartridges. Error message: The following ink...
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...65° C (-22-149° 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 Light Cyan (LC) Pigment ink... inches, Index card 4 x 6 inches, Index card 5 x 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
...65° C (-22-149° 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 Light Cyan (LC) Pigment ink... inches, Index card 4 x 6 inches, Index card 5 x 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
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... power cord connection 5 print cartridges. See ink cartridges print driver recommended settings 11 printer R rear door 5 rear door releases 5 rear paper slot 5 S screen, printer 4 software driver 11 printer driver 11 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...
... power cord connection 5 print cartridges. See ink cartridges print driver recommended settings 11 printer R rear door 5 rear door releases 5 rear paper slot 5 S screen, printer 4 software driver 11 printer driver 11 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...