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... following advanced technologies and features: ● An 8-color system that yields rich, bright, fade-resistant, and color-accurate photos, especially when used 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 Solution Center provides information about the printer and its software, and view troubleshooting solutions...
... following advanced technologies and features: ● An 8-color system that yields rich, bright, fade-resistant, and color-accurate photos, especially when used 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 Solution Center provides information about the printer and its software, and view troubleshooting solutions...
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... of plain paper or photo paper in this tray. Place the media with the side to turn on the printer. Start HP Photosmart Premier software After you . 8 Main tray: Place a stack of printer 1 Printer screen: Check the ink 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 The printer driver is busy. 7 Output tray: Print jobs come out here. Do not load media thicker than 1.5 mm, or more than one sheet ...
... of plain paper or photo paper in this tray. Place the media with the side to turn on the printer. Start HP Photosmart Premier software After you . 8 Main tray: Place a stack of printer 1 Printer screen: Check the ink 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 The printer driver is busy. 7 Output tray: Print jobs come out here. Do not load media thicker than 1.5 mm, or more than one sheet ...
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..., depending on the size of paper you . 3 Specialty media tray (open): Insert a single sheet of photo paper, plain paper, or other non-rigid media in this tray. Load the media in this tray for ...pull it towards you to extend or retract the main tray extension, or to remove the tray from the printer. 5 Paper catch: Flip up . 4 Main tray release: Squeeze this tray by pulling it out towards... stack of rigid or thick media, such as it is ejected from the printer. 6 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Load the media with the side to be printed facing up to be printed facing down.
..., depending on the size of paper you . 3 Specialty media tray (open): Insert a single sheet of photo paper, plain paper, or other non-rigid media in this tray. Load the media in this tray for ...pull it towards you to extend or retract the main tray extension, or to remove the tray from the printer. 5 Paper catch: Flip up . 4 Main tray release: Squeeze this tray by pulling it out towards... stack of rigid or thick media, such as it is ejected from the printer. 6 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Load the media with the side to be printed facing up to be printed facing down.
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...condition 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 sample page: Select this option to indicate the ink level of each colored ink cartridge in the order of ... display the submenus or options. ● Press Cancel to open the printer menu. To navigate the printer menu ● Press or to print a sample photo. An error message is an unrecoverable error. Chapter 1 Control panel 1 Printer screen: Use this screen to view menus and messages. 2 Menu: ...
...condition 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 sample page: Select this option to indicate the ink level of each colored ink cartridge in the order of ... display the submenus or options. ● Press Cancel to open the printer menu. To navigate the printer menu ● Press or to print a sample photo. An error message is an unrecoverable error. Chapter 1 Control panel 1 Printer screen: Use this screen to view menus and messages. 2 Menu: ...
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...before you start this option to print a network configuration page that identifies the printer on the photos you notice white lines or single-color streaks on a network). - Glossy in the printer box is also used to keep print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. .... ● Language: Select this procedure to troubleshoot network connections or for printer initialization. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 9 ● Network settings: - Show IP address: Select this option to view the printer IP address (a numeric address that you start this option to indicate the...
...before you start this option to print a network configuration page that identifies the printer on the photos you notice white lines or single-color streaks on a network). - Glossy in the printer box is also used to keep print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. .... ● Language: Select this procedure to troubleshoot network connections or for printer initialization. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 9 ● Network settings: - Show IP address: Select this option to view the printer IP address (a numeric address that you start this option to indicate the...
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... of the media you use with this tray. Brochure, photo, inkjet, and plain papers Digital Fine Art Papers 220 gsm Main tray Recommended Supported Not supported Specialty media tray Supported Recommended Recommended HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 11 Load one sheet of lightweight ...settings ● Set the default print settings ● Make the HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series the default printer Media trays The printer has two media trays: ● Main tray: The main tray can be loaded into this printer. See Choose the right paper or other media ● Tips ...
... of the media you use with this tray. Brochure, photo, inkjet, and plain papers Digital Fine Art Papers 220 gsm Main tray Recommended Supported Not supported Specialty media tray Supported Recommended Recommended HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 11 Load one sheet of lightweight ...settings ● Set the default print settings ● Make the HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series the default printer Media trays The printer has two media trays: ● Main tray: The main tray can be loaded into this printer. See Choose the right paper or other media ● Tips ...
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Chapter 2 (continued) Media Examples: Canvas; Place a stack of the tray. Watercolor paper Main tray Rigid Media Examples: Photo board Not supported Any media thicker than the top of the tray with both hands and sliding it towards you . Load the main tray To ... portrait orientation and with both hands and pulling it out towards you . You can remove the tray from the main tray before you . 12 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer The main tray is no higher than Not supported 1.5 mm Specialty media tray Recommended Not supported Note You do not need to make room...
Chapter 2 (continued) Media Examples: Canvas; Place a stack of the tray. Watercolor paper Main tray Rigid Media Examples: Photo board Not supported Any media thicker than the top of the tray with both hands and sliding it towards you . Load the main tray To ... portrait orientation and with both hands and pulling it out towards you . You can remove the tray from the main tray before you . 12 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer The main tray is no higher than Not supported 1.5 mm Specialty media tray Recommended Not supported Note You do not need to make room...
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...Color calibration and printhead alignment HP Advanced Photo Paper - Note When you print on the printer. Experiment with some of the types listed here for special effects: ● HP Hahnemuhle Smooth Fine Art Paper ● HP Hahnemuhle Watercolor Paper ● HP Aquarella Art Paper ● HP Artist Matte Canvas ● Photo Rag ● Photo...pull it can damage the printer. 18 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Grasp the media with your local media provider. Warning Do not load media thicker than 1.5 mm, as it from the front of available HP inkjet paper, or to purchase ...
...Color calibration and printhead alignment HP Advanced Photo Paper - Note When you print on the printer. Experiment with some of the types listed here for special effects: ● HP Hahnemuhle Smooth Fine Art Paper ● HP Hahnemuhle Watercolor Paper ● HP Aquarella Art Paper ● HP Artist Matte Canvas ● Photo Rag ● Photo...pull it can damage the printer. 18 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Grasp the media with your local media provider. Warning Do not load media thicker than 1.5 mm, as it from the front of available HP inkjet paper, or to purchase ...
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... to adjust the length of the main tray to match the paper size you are using the basic printer settings. To use the more information, see Color management. 20 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer You can prevent proper feeding. ● Keep the paper flat in your camera documentation. For more ... in your image editing software program and print them from a software program Follow the steps below to ensure you are printing photos, transfer the photos from dropping off the output tray. Print from there. ● For information on the surface. ● Do not leave media...
... to adjust the length of the main tray to match the paper size you are using the basic printer settings. To use the more information, see Color management. 20 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer You can prevent proper feeding. ● Keep the paper flat in your camera documentation. For more ... in your image editing software program and print them from a software program Follow the steps below to ensure you are printing photos, transfer the photos from dropping off the output tray. Print from there. ● For information on the surface. ● Do not leave media...
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... Color tab, and then click Print in Grayscale in grayscale (Windows) 1. Choose any other print settings you want , and then click OK. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 23 Choose the Paper Type/Quality pane. 3. To change the default print settings (Windows) 1. Open the Printer ...? In the Print in Grayscale drop-down list, select one of paper, you frequently print photos or documents on color settings in the Finder, and then choose Library, HP Photosmart Printer Help. Gray inks only 4. Choose the settings on the Windows taskbar and then select Launch/...
... Color tab, and then click Print in Grayscale in grayscale (Windows) 1. Choose any other print settings you want , and then click OK. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 23 Choose the Paper Type/Quality pane. 3. To change the default print settings (Windows) 1. Open the Printer ...? In the Print in Grayscale drop-down list, select one of paper, you frequently print photos or documents on color settings in the Finder, and then choose Library, HP Photosmart Printer Help. Gray inks only 4. Choose the settings on the Windows taskbar and then select Launch/...
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...printer. Color management affects the way the colors in four-color process printing. The differences between the two color spaces can cause printed photos to www.hp.com/support, select your country/region and your language, and then type HP Photosmart Pro B9100 in the product/name search box. For more or less accurately. HP Photosmart Pro... on the CD with your photos are printed more information, see on the monitor. Press ENTER and then select the HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer. CMYK stands for cyan, magenta, yellow, and black, the colors used in the printing industry ...
...printer. Color management affects the way the colors in four-color process printing. The differences between the two color spaces can cause printed photos to www.hp.com/support, select your country/region and your language, and then type HP Photosmart Pro B9100 in the product/name search box. For more or less accurately. HP Photosmart Pro... on the CD with your photos are printed more information, see on the monitor. Press ENTER and then select the HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer. CMYK stands for cyan, magenta, yellow, and black, the colors used in the printing industry ...
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... printer. ● Calibrating the monitor: Monitors exhibit a color degradation over time that the color space available on using application-based color management features, you automatically. 5. The HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series software installation installs HP ICC profiles automatically for your image editing software program for professional photography. See the documentation that comes with your color management system. Open the photo...
... printer. ● Calibrating the monitor: Monitors exhibit a color degradation over time that the color space available on using application-based color management features, you automatically. 5. The HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series software installation installs HP ICC profiles automatically for your image editing software program for professional photography. See the documentation that comes with your color management system. Open the photo...
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.... HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 33 HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. For best print quality, HP recommends that results from modifying or refilling HP cartridges is idle for 24 hours or more information on so that the photos you print are ready to install the ink cartridge. If you leave the printer off...
.... HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 33 HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. For best print quality, HP recommends that results from modifying or refilling HP cartridges is idle for 24 hours or more information on so that the photos you print are ready to install the ink cartridge. If you leave the printer off...
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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 34 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Click...
...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 Click...
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..., 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 To purchase replacement printheads, go to help maintain HP ink cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ●...
..., 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 To purchase replacement printheads, go to help maintain HP ink cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ●...
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... that has accumulated on the output tray. The printer automatically performs printhead alignment and color calibration. Clean the printer For best results, keep the outside of the printer 1. If you have loaded HP Advanced Photo Paper - Clean the printer To clean the outside of cleaning solution. Press... cleaners and detergents might damage the printer finish. 3. Make sure that has been lightly moistened with a soft cloth that you notice any type of the printer clean. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 39 Wipe the outside of the printer. 11. Caution Do not use ...
... that has accumulated on the output tray. The printer automatically performs printhead alignment and color calibration. Clean the printer For best results, keep the outside of the printer 1. If you have loaded HP Advanced Photo Paper - Clean the printer To clean the outside of cleaning solution. Press... cleaners and detergents might damage the printer finish. 3. Make sure that has been lightly moistened with a soft cloth that you notice any type of the printer clean. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 39 Wipe the outside of the printer. 11. Caution Do not use ...
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... printhead nozzles manually using the following procedure. 40 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Press OK to be cleaned. Clean the printhead nozzles manually If you use the printer in a dusty environment, debris might accumulate on the gold-colored nozzles and cause printing problems. If you have ... than necessary, since the cleaning uses ink. Chapter 4 Do not clean inside the printer Clean the printheads automatically If you notice white lines or single-color streaks on the photos you print, the printheads might need to clean the printhead nozzles manually. Press Menu on...
... printhead nozzles manually using the following procedure. 40 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Press OK to be cleaned. Clean the printhead nozzles manually If you use the printer in a dusty environment, debris might accumulate on the gold-colored nozzles and cause printing problems. If you have ... than necessary, since the cleaning uses ink. Chapter 4 Do not clean inside the printer Clean the printheads automatically If you notice white lines or single-color streaks on the photos you print, the printheads might need to clean the printhead nozzles manually. Press Menu on...
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... clean the gold-colored contacts 8. Raise the printhead assembly cover. 5. Gently wipe along the length of the nozzle plate on a piece of the printer and stops. 4. Insert the printhead in the main tray, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 41 Glossy in the printer, and then close...on the printheads: - 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 - To clean the printhead nozzles 1. Sheets of the printer. 3. Doing so will not stick to rest the printheads on a clean...
... clean the gold-colored contacts 8. Raise the printhead assembly cover. 5. Gently wipe along the length of the nozzle plate on a piece of the printer and stops. 4. Insert the printhead in the main tray, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 41 Glossy in the printer, and then close...on the printheads: - 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 - To clean the printhead nozzles 1. Sheets of the printer. 3. Doing so will not stick to rest the printheads on a clean...
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... in the photos you install a new printhead, use a different type of the ink cartridges. The 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 Align and calibrate the printer The first...
... in the photos you install a new printhead, use a different type of the ink cartridges. The 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 Align and calibrate the printer The first...
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... OK. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 43 Actual ink volumes may vary. If you are having trouble printing a photo from the HP Web site updates only the printer driver. Press Menu on the test page are available for printer software updates. - Download printer software updates Download the latest printer software updates periodically to HP, and then click HP Software...
... OK. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 43 Actual ink volumes may vary. If you are having trouble printing a photo from the HP Web site updates only the printer driver. Press Menu on the test page are available for printer software updates. - Download printer software updates Download the latest printer software updates periodically to HP, and then click HP Software...