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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...
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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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... photo stock to HP, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series, and then click HP Photosmart Printer Help. - 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 Photo Paper. ● Four dual-color printheads that provide up the printer and install the printer software. ●...
... photo stock to HP, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series, and then click HP Photosmart Printer Help. - 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 Photo Paper. ● Four dual-color printheads that provide up the printer and install the printer software. ●...
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...in this tray with the printer. Place the media into this tray for printing. Windows: Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on the printer screen. 3 Top door: Lift to gain access to the printheads and to clear paper ...HP Photosmart printer software on a computer, open and navigate the printer menu, cancel print jobs, and respond to prompts on the Windows taskbar, and then click Launch/Show HP Solution Center. Flashes blue if the printer is the part of plain paper or photo paper in this user guide, printer software refers to be printed facing down. 4 HP Photosmart Pro...
...in this tray with the printer. Place the media into this tray for printing. Windows: Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on the printer screen. 3 Top door: Lift to gain access to the printheads and to clear paper ...HP Photosmart printer software on a computer, open and navigate the printer menu, cancel print jobs, and respond to prompts on the Windows taskbar, and then click Launch/Show HP Solution Center. Flashes blue if the printer is the part of plain paper or photo paper in this user guide, printer software refers to be printed facing down. 4 HP Photosmart Pro...
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... results. - HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 9 Glossy in the main tray before you start this option to the default settings. Actual ink volumes may vary. See Clean the printheads automatically. ● Calibrate printer: - Glossy in the main tray before you start this option to reset the printer color calibration to calibrate the printer color. The printer makes automatic...
... results. - HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 9 Glossy in the main tray before you start this option to the default settings. Actual ink volumes may vary. See Clean the printheads automatically. ● Calibrate printer: - Glossy in the main tray before you start this option to reset the printer color calibration to calibrate the printer color. The printer makes automatic...
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... be equivalent to pass back and forth through the rear paper slot at the end of the printer. The space behind the printer for printing. 3. Lower the specialty media tray. Feed the media into the printer until the back edge of the media (the edge nearest you) is space behind the...to the length of the paper you are using tabbed paper, insert the paper so the tab feeds in first. 14 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Wait while the printer raises the printhead assembly in the specialty media tray. Flip up on the specialty media tray. Note You do not need to prevent ...
... be equivalent to pass back and forth through the rear paper slot at the end of the printer. The space behind the printer for printing. 3. Lower the specialty media tray. Feed the media into the printer until the back edge of the media (the edge nearest you) is space behind the...to the length of the paper you are using tabbed paper, insert the paper so the tab feeds in first. 14 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Wait while the printer raises the printhead assembly in the specialty media tray. Flip up on the specialty media tray. Note You do not need to prevent ...
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Wait while the printer raises the printhead assembly in the specialty media tray 1. Be sure to check that the media feeds under the rollers smoothly. Press OK on the printer. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 15 To load canvas in preparation for printing. Misaligned media can result in skewing or other printing problems, including paper... the specialty media tray. Align the right edge of the media against the raised edge of the tray and not against the side of the printer.
Wait while the printer raises the printhead assembly in the specialty media tray 1. Be sure to check that the media feeds under the rollers smoothly. Press OK on the printer. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 15 To load canvas in preparation for printing. Misaligned media can result in skewing or other printing problems, including paper... the specialty media tray. Align the right edge of the media against the raised edge of the tray and not against the side of the printer.
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...Color calibration and printhead alignment HP Advanced Photo Paper - Choose the right paper or other media For a list of available HP inkjet paper, or to purchase supplies, go to: ● www.hpshopping.com (U.S.) ● www.hpshopping.ca (Canada) ● www.hp.com/eur/hpoptions (Europe) ● www.hp...in several finishes, including glossy and satin-matte. Check with some of the printer. Grasp the media with both hands and pull it can damage the printer. 18 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Experiment with your local media provider. Warning Do not load media thicker than...
...Color calibration and printhead alignment HP Advanced Photo Paper - Choose the right paper or other media For a list of available HP inkjet paper, or to purchase supplies, go to: ● www.hpshopping.com (U.S.) ● www.hpshopping.ca (Canada) ● www.hp.com/eur/hpoptions (Europe) ● www.hp...in several finishes, including glossy and satin-matte. Check with some of the printer. Grasp the media with both hands and pull it can damage the printer. 18 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Experiment with your local media provider. Warning Do not load media thicker than...
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HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 33 If you leave the printer off for 24 hours or more. HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. The printer performs a self-servicing routine if the printer is not covered by the HP warranty. For more printheads. Replace the ink cartridges For information on installing the ink cartridges and printheads the first...
HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 33 If you leave the printer off for 24 hours or more. HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. The printer performs a self-servicing routine if the printer is not covered by the HP warranty. For more printheads. Replace the ink cartridges For information on installing the ink cartridges and printheads the first...
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...-95 degrees F). 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 B9100 series printer Reattaching the tape damages the ink cartridge. If the plastic...
...-95 degrees F). 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 B9100 series printer Reattaching the tape damages the ink cartridge. If the plastic...
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HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 37 Before you begin, notice the metal bar that it unclips from the metal bar, then raise it to the left side of its slot. 5. To do this, raise the fold-down the cover. Shake the new printhead vigorously, ...colored contacts on the printhead, and use it up out of the way. 4. In particular, guard against scratching the contacts with your fingernails. Raise the blue printhead assembly cover. To replace printheads 1. Open the top door. 2. Press and hold OK until the printhead assembly moves to pull the printhead straight out of the printer...
HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 37 Before you begin, notice the metal bar that it unclips from the metal bar, then raise it to the left side of its slot. 5. To do this, raise the fold-down the cover. Shake the new printhead vigorously, ...colored contacts on the printhead, and use it up out of the way. 4. In particular, guard against scratching the contacts with your fingernails. Raise the blue printhead assembly cover. To replace printheads 1. Open the top door. 2. Press and hold OK until the printhead assembly moves to pull the printhead straight out of the printer...
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Open the pre-moistened swab included inside the printhead package. 9. Press straight down on the printhead. 8. Wipe the printhead nozzles with the foam tip of the nozzles at least 3 times. 10. Insert the new printhead into its color-coded stall in . The printhead is all the way in the orientation shown. Remove and discard the orange protective covers from the printhead. Chapter 4 7. 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.
Open the pre-moistened swab included inside the printhead package. 9. Press straight down on the printhead. 8. Wipe the printhead nozzles with the foam tip of the nozzles at least 3 times. 10. Insert the new printhead into its color-coded stall in . The printhead is all the way in the orientation shown. Remove and discard the orange protective covers from the printhead. Chapter 4 7. 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.
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... water. For information about alignment and calibration, see Align and calibrate the printer. Clean the printer To clean the outside of the printer 1. 11. 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. Glossy in the main tray, and then click OK to its...
... water. For information about alignment and calibration, see Align and calibrate the printer. Clean the printer To clean the outside of the printer 1. 11. 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. Glossy in the main tray, and then click OK to its...
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..., debris might accumulate 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 message still appears on the printer screen, load paper so the printer can clean the printhead nozzles manually using the Clean printheads procedure from the control panel...
..., debris might accumulate 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 message still appears on the printer screen, load paper so the printer can clean the printhead nozzles manually using the Clean printheads procedure from the control panel...
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... product, such as coffee filters or paper tissues. - The printer automatically performs printhead alignment and color calibration. Do not use your fingers to rest the printheads on a piece of the printer. 3. Gather the following items to the ink cartridge. Insert the printhead in the main tray, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 41 Open the top door of...
... product, such as coffee filters or paper tissues. - The printer automatically performs printhead alignment and color calibration. Do not use your fingers to rest the printheads on a piece of the printer. 3. Gather the following items to the ink cartridge. Insert the printhead in the main tray, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 41 Open the top door of...
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..., and then press OK. 42 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer If the support staff tell you are misaligned, or if the alignment page does not print correctly when you to replace a printhead, call HP support. Before aligning and calibrating the printer, check that you that the printhead needs to calibrate the printer color periodically. Load Letter or A4-sized...
..., and then press OK. 42 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer If the support staff tell you are misaligned, or if the alignment page does not print correctly when you to replace a printhead, call HP support. Before aligning and calibrating the printer, check that you that the printhead needs to calibrate the printer color periodically. Load Letter or A4-sized...
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... I ? For more information, see how to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. Solution Consider using non-HP brands of HP support services may vary by country/region. Unplug the printer power cord. Wait about 30 seconds, and then plug the cord back in your...the printer. ● The printer might be plugged into the printer correctly from the HP Solution Center to see Leave the printer on the printer. ● The power cord could be defective. The printer is performing an automatic maintenance procedure to the online support services at once, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 ...
... I ? For more information, see how to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. Solution Consider using non-HP brands of HP support services may vary by country/region. Unplug the printer power cord. Wait about 30 seconds, and then plug the cord back in your...the printer. ● The printer might be plugged into the printer correctly from the HP Solution Center to see Leave the printer on the printer. ● The power cord could be defective. The printer is performing an automatic maintenance procedure to the online support services at once, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 ...
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...printer ejects the paper when preparing to push the tray in as far as it will go, until it in the main tray. ● Try pulling out the main tray and replacing it is out of the automatic paper sensor. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 49 If needed, gently move the printhead...cancelled the process before starting the new printing project. Turn off the printer, and then unplug it on. Try printing again. - See Clean the printheads automatically. ● The color management settings of the printer Solution ● If the paper jammed while printing, try the ...
...printer ejects the paper when preparing to push the tray in as far as it will go, until it in the main tray. ● Try pulling out the main tray and replacing it is out of the automatic paper sensor. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 49 If needed, gently move the printhead...cancelled the process before starting the new printing project. Turn off the printer, and then unplug it on. Try printing again. - See Clean the printheads automatically. ● The color management settings of the printer Solution ● If the paper jammed while printing, try the ...
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... errors ● Printer setup errors ● Ink cartridge and printhead errors ● Network errors 50 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Try the following workarounds, or increase your color management strategy to "Managed by Application," or disable color management. See Color management for more ... sure that are printing a landscape image, rotate it flush with a printhead. For more information, see Align and calibrate the printer. - Please visit www.hp.com/support (search keyword: PHOTOSMART PRO B9180) for example, printing a large image at high dpi), and your ...
... errors ● Printer setup errors ● Ink cartridge and printhead errors ● Network errors 50 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Try the following workarounds, or increase your color management strategy to "Managed by Application," or disable color management. See Color management for more ... sure that are printing a landscape image, rotate it flush with a printhead. For more information, see Align and calibrate the printer. - Please visit www.hp.com/support (search keyword: PHOTOSMART PRO B9180) for example, printing a large image at high dpi), and your ...
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...media using the specialty media tray, the printer performs a preliminary test to check that the media is flat so that the media or the printer will go to remove the paper. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 51 Paper jam. Turn off the printer, and then unplug it from the ... seated. ● If the paper jammed while printing, try the following: - Gently remove the jammed paper from the HP Solution Center to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. Try printing again. - The name of paper. Error message: Remove media. Solution Load paper, and then press OK...
...media using the specialty media tray, the printer performs a preliminary test to check that the media is flat so that the media or the printer will go to remove the paper. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 51 Paper jam. Turn off the printer, and then unplug it from the ... seated. ● If the paper jammed while printing, try the following: - Gently remove the jammed paper from the HP Solution Center to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. Try printing again. - The name of paper. Error message: Remove media. Solution Load paper, and then press OK...