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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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... 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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... to HP, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series, and then click HP Photosmart Printer Help. - This book describes the basic features of your HP devices. - After you for purchasing an HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer. 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 HP Advanced...
... to HP, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series, and then click HP Photosmart Printer Help. - This book describes the basic features of your HP devices. - After you for purchasing an HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer. 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 HP Advanced...
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... tray with the side 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. Place the media into this tray. Note In this tray for printing. Printer parts Front of rigid or thick media, such as card ...these buttons to open the door and insert or remove ink cartridges. 6 On button: Press to the HP Photosmart software that comes on a computer, open and explore the HP Solution Center. Place the media with the printer. Flashes blue if the printer is the part of the door to open and navigate...
... tray with the side 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. Place the media into this tray. Note In this tray for printing. Printer parts Front of rigid or thick media, such as card ...these buttons to open the door and insert or remove ink cartridges. 6 On button: Press to the HP Photosmart software that comes on a computer, open and explore the HP Solution Center. Place the media with the printer. Flashes blue if the printer is the part of the door to open and navigate...
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... open the printer menu. See Print a sample page. 8 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Appears solid amber if there is also displayed on the printer screen. When the printer is idle, the printer screen displays a bar graph to indicate the ink level of the ink cartridges, the printer serial number,...page containing information about the printer such as the condition of each colored ink cartridge in the order of the colored dots. An error message is an unrecoverable error. The printer menu structure The following options are available from the printer menu. ● Print...
... open the printer menu. See Print a sample page. 8 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Appears solid amber if there is also displayed on the printer screen. When the printer is idle, the printer screen displays a bar graph to indicate the ink level of the ink cartridges, the printer serial number,...page containing information about the printer such as the condition of each colored ink cartridge in the order of the colored dots. An error message is an unrecoverable error. The printer menu structure The following options are available from the printer menu. ● Print...
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... the language you start this option to calibrate the printer color. Ink from these cartridges, as well as from replacement cartridges, is used on a network). - After the cleaning finishes, the printer prints a test page. Reset closed loop calibration: ...ink flowing smoothly. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 9 See Clean the printheads automatically. ● Calibrate printer: - Actual ink volumes may vary. Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - See Print a network settings page. - The printer makes automatic adjustments and corrections using HP...
... the language you start this option to calibrate the printer color. Ink from these cartridges, as well as from replacement cartridges, is used on a network). - After the cleaning finishes, the printer prints a test page. Reset closed loop calibration: ...ink flowing smoothly. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 9 See Clean the printheads automatically. ● Calibrate printer: - Actual ink volumes may vary. Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - See Print a network settings page. - The printer makes automatic adjustments and corrections using HP...
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... 5. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Composite gray - Gray inks only 4. Choose any other print settings you want , and then click Print. Note For more information on the HP printer driver: ● Windows: Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on color settings in grayscale for... or photos in the printer driver, see Color management. Make changes to Print Settings, and then click Printer Settings. 2. On the File menu in grayscale (Mac) 1. Choose the settings on the same size and type of the following: - HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 23...
... 5. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Composite gray - Gray inks only 4. Choose any other print settings you want , and then click Print. Note For more information on the HP printer driver: ● Windows: Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on color settings in grayscale for... or photos in the printer driver, see Color management. Make changes to Print Settings, and then click Printer Settings. 2. On the File menu in grayscale (Mac) 1. Choose the settings on the same size and type of the following: - HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 23...
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... ENTER and then select the HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer. Click the topic you choose affects whether colors are printed. What is based on color spaces1. Color management is color management? Most imaging devices use the RGB2 color space, while commercial printers use this user guide, which controls the printer. The differences between the two color spaces can cause printed photos...
... ENTER and then select the HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer. Click the topic you choose affects whether colors are printed. What is based on color spaces1. Color management is color management? Most imaging devices use the RGB2 color space, while commercial printers use this user guide, which controls the printer. The differences between the two color spaces can cause printed photos...
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... For more information, see www.color.org. 28 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Chapter 3 convert colors between each device's color space. Professionals usually invest in the Print with your color management system. See the documentation ...Color tab in Adobe Photoshop. 3. The HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series software installation installs HP ICC profiles automatically for complete instructions on the monitor is one example of calibration does not meet the high quality standards expected for the paper and ink set up the page for you have to change settings in the printer...
... For more information, see www.color.org. 28 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Chapter 3 convert colors between each device's color space. Professionals usually invest in the Print with your color management system. See the documentation ...Color tab in Adobe Photoshop. 3. The HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series software installation installs HP ICC profiles automatically for complete instructions on the monitor is one example of calibration does not meet the high quality standards expected for the paper and ink set up the page for you have to change settings in the printer...
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...; high-fidelity digital photography. In this mode if you are also using printer-based color management. c. Use printer-based color management The HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer offers built-in the Print dialog box. This can set to the printer ink colors. Click Print. Mac users a. Choose Application Managed Colors from Adobe RGB to sRGB For the easiest, most imaging devices...
...; high-fidelity digital photography. In this mode if you are also using printer-based color management. c. Use printer-based color management The HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer offers built-in the Print dialog box. This can set to the printer ink colors. Click Print. Mac users a. Choose Application Managed Colors from Adobe RGB to sRGB For the easiest, most imaging devices...
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... as Adobe Photoshop For the greatest level of a typical print job using the color management features built into the HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer, you have to change settings in the printer driver and in the Print with Preview in the image editing software program. Click... Print. b. For more information, see Use application-based color management. Select File, and then click Print with Preview dialog box, and then select Color Management from the image color space to the printer ink colors. The conversion takes ● place in Adobe Photoshop. Make ...
... as Adobe Photoshop For the greatest level of a typical print job using the color management features built into the HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer, you have to change settings in the printer driver and in the Print with Preview in the image editing software program. Click... Print. b. For more information, see Use application-based color management. Select File, and then click Print with Preview dialog box, and then select Color Management from the image color space to the printer ink colors. The conversion takes ● place in Adobe Photoshop. Make ...
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... modifying or refilling HP cartridges is idle for blockages, clears any blockages found, if possible, and substitutes nozzles as needed. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 33 The length of the servicing routine, a nozzle health sensor checks the printhead nozzles for 24 hours or more. For optimal printing results, HP recommends using only HP ink cartridges.
... modifying or refilling HP cartridges is idle for blockages, clears any blockages found, if possible, and substitutes nozzles as needed. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 33 The length of the servicing routine, a nozzle health sensor checks the printhead nozzles for 24 hours or more. For optimal printing results, HP recommends using only HP ink cartridges.
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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 Actual ink volumes...
...) 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 Actual ink volumes...
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... the correct cartridges. Shake the new ink cartridges vigorously, at the top of the stall. 3. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 35 Grasp a cartridge and pull it out of the door until the door clicks open. 2. Unwrap the ink cartridges, and then insert each cartridge into its color-coded stall in the orientation shown. Close...
... the correct cartridges. Shake the new ink cartridges vigorously, at the top of the stall. 3. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 35 Grasp a cartridge and pull it out of the door until the door clicks open. 2. Unwrap the ink cartridges, and then insert each cartridge into its color-coded stall in the orientation shown. Close...
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... the Quick Start guide for the printer to install the ink cartridge 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 When you receive an ink expiration message, you can continue...
... the Quick Start guide for the printer to install the ink cartridge 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 When you receive an ink expiration message, you can continue...
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... printer by pressing the On button. 2. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 39 If you have loaded HP Advanced Photo Paper - Close the top door. Caution Do not use any type of the printer, be sure to clean it clips under the metal bar, and then fold the cover back down to wipe away any ink...
... printer by pressing the On button. 2. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 39 If you have loaded HP Advanced Photo Paper - Close the top door. Caution Do not use any type of the printer, be sure to clean it clips under the metal bar, and then fold the cover back down to wipe away any ink...
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... Replace faulty printheads for more often than necessary, since the cleaning uses ink. Following the directions 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 To clean the printheads automatically 1. If the message still appears on the...
... Replace faulty printheads for more often than necessary, since the cleaning uses ink. Following the directions 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 To clean the printheads automatically 1. If the message still appears on the...
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... a paper product, such as coffee filters or paper tissues. - The printer automatically performs printhead alignment and color calibration. Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that will result in the main tray, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 41 Caution 2 Do not leave the printhead outside the...Open the top door of paper with your fingers could contaminate the swab. 7. Caution 1 Do not touch the ink nozzle plate or gold-colored contacts with the ink nozzle plate facing up. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until the printhead assembly moves to the left side of paper ...
... a paper product, such as coffee filters or paper tissues. - The printer automatically performs printhead alignment and color calibration. Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that will result in the main tray, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 41 Caution 2 Do not leave the printhead outside the...Open the top door of paper with your fingers could contaminate the swab. 7. Caution 1 Do not touch the ink nozzle plate or gold-colored contacts with the ink nozzle plate facing up. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until the printhead assembly moves to the left side of paper ...
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...print a test page to calibrate the printer color periodically. To print a test page 1. Select Print test page, and then press OK. 42 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer For consistent and accurate color reproduction on the printer screen directing you print are using closed...printer control panel. 3. Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - Glossy in the main tray. 2. Align and calibrate the printer The first time you install a new printhead, use a different type of the ink cartridges. Select Calibrate printer, and then press OK. 4. Press Menu on the printer...
...print a test page to calibrate the printer color periodically. To print a test page 1. Select Print test page, and then press OK. 42 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer For consistent and accurate color reproduction on the printer screen directing you print are using closed...printer control panel. 3. Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - Glossy in the main tray. 2. Align and calibrate the printer The first time you install a new printhead, use a different type of the ink cartridges. Select Calibrate printer, and then press OK. 4. Press Menu on the printer...
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... updates by going to verify that you download from your country/region, entering the printer name in the HP Software Update window. 4. From the Windows Start menu, select Programs, point to select it. 5. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 43 Actual ink volumes may vary. On your system at this option as part of the...
... updates by going to verify that you download from your country/region, entering the printer name in the HP Software Update window. 4. From the Windows Start menu, select Programs, point to select it. 5. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 43 Actual ink volumes may vary. On your system at this option as part of the...