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... computers 24 Make the HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series the default printer 24 3 Color management 25 What is 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...
... computers 24 Make the HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series the default printer 24 3 Color management 25 What is 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...
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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 ...Connect 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 ...Connect 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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..., for minimum downtime. ● Closed-loop color calibration for assured color accuracy. ● Advanced color management with HP Advanced Photo Paper. ● Four dual-color printheads 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...
..., for minimum downtime. ● Closed-loop color calibration for assured color accuracy. ● Advanced color management with HP Advanced Photo Paper. ● Four dual-color printheads 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...
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... or thick media, such as card stock. Place the media into this tray with the side to be printed facing down. 4 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Order supplies - Place the media with the side to the main tray, you can remove the output tray by sliding it towards...guide, printer software refers to prompts on the printer. Note In this tray for printing. The printer driver is busy. 7 Output tray: Print jobs come out here. Chapter 1 - Printer parts Front of printer 1 Printer screen: Check the ink levels and see print or error messages here. 2 Control panel: Use these buttons...
... or thick media, such as card stock. Place the media into this tray with the side to be printed facing down. 4 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Order supplies - Place the media with the side to the main tray, you can remove the output tray by sliding it towards...guide, printer software refers to prompts on the printer. Note In this tray for printing. The printer driver is busy. 7 Output tray: Print jobs come out here. Chapter 1 - Printer parts Front of printer 1 Printer screen: Check the ink levels and see print or error messages here. 2 Control panel: Use these buttons...
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... back and forth through this slot before being ejected on either side of the printer. Check that there is enough room behind the printer should be equivalent to connect the power cord included with the printer. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 5 When you are printing on. 5 Rear door releases...: Press the two releases on the output tray at the front of the rear paper slot to remove the rear door. 6 Power cord connection: Use this port to the ...
... back and forth through this slot before being ejected on either side of the printer. Check that there is enough room behind the printer should be equivalent to connect the power cord included with the printer. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 5 When you are printing on. 5 Rear door releases...: Press the two releases on the output tray at the front of the rear paper slot to remove the rear door. 6 Power cord connection: Use this port to the ...
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... is also displayed on the printer screen. Printer menu Press Menu to exit the current menu. When the printer is idle, the printer screen displays a bar graph to indicate the ink level of the colored dots. See Print a sample page. 8 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Press OK to display the ... you the position of each cartridge in the order of each colored ink cartridge in the ink cartridge stalls below. Chapter 1 Control panel 1 Printer screen: Use this screen to view menus and messages. 2 Menu: Press to view the printer menu. 3 Previous: Press to navigate to a previous menu ...
... is also displayed on the printer screen. Printer menu Press Menu to exit the current menu. When the printer is idle, the printer screen displays a bar graph to indicate the ink level of the colored dots. See Print a sample page. 8 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Press OK to display the ... you the position of each cartridge in the order of each colored ink cartridge in the ink cartridge stalls below. Chapter 1 Control panel 1 Printer screen: Use this screen to view menus and messages. 2 Menu: Press to view the printer menu. 3 Previous: Press to navigate to a previous menu ...
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Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 9 Print network settings page: Select this option to print a network configuration page that identifies the printer on the printer screen. ● Show ink level percentage: Select this option to reset the printer color calibration to the default settings. See Print a network settings page...
Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 9 Print network settings page: Select this option to print a network configuration page that identifies the printer on the printer screen. ● Show ink level percentage: Select this option to reset the printer color calibration to the default settings. See Print a network settings page...
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...the media you use this tray, check that media is designed primarily for 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 ... from a software program ● Change print 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 hold and automatically load multiple sheets of...
...the media you use this tray, check that media is designed primarily for 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 ... from a software program ● Change print 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 hold and automatically load multiple sheets of...
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... mm Specialty media tray Recommended Not supported Note You do not need to remove media from the printer if necessary, by squeezing the main tray release and pulling the tray towards you . 12 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Remove the output tray completely by grasping the sides of paper is now accessible. 2. Place a ... the right side of the tray and against the paper stops at the back of the tray with both hands and sliding it towards you use the specialty media tray. Tip For easier access or for the paper. 3. You can remove the tray from the main tray before you ....
... mm Specialty media tray Recommended Not supported Note You do not need to remove media from the printer if necessary, by squeezing the main tray release and pulling the tray towards you . 12 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Remove the output tray completely by grasping the sides of paper is now accessible. 2. Place a ... the right side of the tray and against the paper stops at the back of the tray with both hands and sliding it towards you use the specialty media tray. Tip For easier access or for the paper. 3. You can remove the tray from the main tray before you ....
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... hand. Replace the output tray. If you are using the specialty media tray by squeezing the release and pushing in the tray, and push the tray back into the printer until it is lying flat in the tray. 6. Flip up the paper catch. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 13 Be sure to adjust... the length of the paper. 5. Adjust the paper-width and paper-length guides so they rest gently against the edges of the main tray and reseat the tray in the printer before you print on one hand...
... hand. Replace the output tray. If you are using the specialty media tray by squeezing the release and pushing in the tray, and push the tray back into the printer until it is lying flat in the tray. 6. Flip up the paper catch. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 13 Be sure to adjust... the length of the paper. 5. Adjust the paper-width and paper-length guides so they rest gently against the edges of the main tray and reseat the tray in the printer before you print on one hand...
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... other types of the media (the edge nearest you are using tabbed paper, insert the paper so the tab feeds in preparation for the paper to remove media from falling onto the floor. 4. Feed the media into the printer until the back edge of media, see To load canvas ... be printed facing up on the specialty media tray. Lower the specialty media tray. Wait while the printer raises the printhead assembly in first. 14 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Chapter 2 For information on loading canvas media, see To load the specialty media tray. Load one hand and pulling out the ...
... other types of the media (the edge nearest you are using tabbed paper, insert the paper so the tab feeds in preparation for the paper to remove media from falling onto the floor. 4. Feed the media into the printer until the back edge of media, see To load canvas ... be printed facing up on the specialty media tray. Lower the specialty media tray. Wait while the printer raises the printhead assembly in first. 14 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Chapter 2 For information on loading canvas media, see To load the specialty media tray. Load one hand and pulling out the ...
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... occurs, remove the media from the back of the printer. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 17 Close the top door. 4. If the media is lined up with the dashed white line on the tray. Press OK to the printer. Place the media in the printer driver on . b. c. Load the media again. ... computer, and then click Print to send your print job to continue. If the problem persists, use a different, flatter sheet of the media (the edge nearest you) is not flat enough, the printer screen displays Paper jam. Remove media and check flatness. Select Canvas as the media type in a...
... occurs, remove the media from the back of the printer. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 17 Close the top door. 4. If the media is lined up with the dashed white line on the tray. Press OK to the printer. Place the media in the printer driver on . b. c. Load the media again. ... computer, and then click Print to send your print job to continue. If the problem persists, use a different, flatter sheet of the media (the edge nearest you) is not flat enough, the printer screen displays Paper jam. Remove media and check flatness. Select Canvas as the media type in a...
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... you print on the printer. Grasp the media with your local media provider. Experiment with some of the printer. Warning Do not load media thicker than 1.5 mm, as it from the printer. To print Use this paper or media ...HP inkjet paper, or to purchase supplies, go to prevent curling. 5. Glossy Casual photos from these high quality papers. Not all finishes are available in all countries/regions. Color calibration and printhead alignment HP Advanced Photo Paper - Check with both hands and pull it can damage the printer. 18 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer...
... you print on the printer. Grasp the media with your local media provider. Experiment with some of the printer. Warning Do not load media thicker than 1.5 mm, as it from the printer. To print Use this paper or media ...HP inkjet paper, or to purchase supplies, go to prevent curling. 5. Glossy Casual photos from these high quality papers. Not all finishes are available in all countries/regions. Color calibration and printhead alignment HP Advanced Photo Paper - Check with both hands and pull it can damage the printer. 18 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer...
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... from a software program Follow the steps below to print a photo or document using the steps outlined in your printed pages. For more advanced color management settings, see Color management. 20 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer If you set the paper-length guide against the paper. To modify the settings... flip up the paper catch to hold your camera documentation. To use the more information, see Download printer software updates. Print tips ● If you are using and reseat the tray back in the printer before you set the paper-length guide first, and then adjust ...
... from a software program Follow the steps below to print a photo or document using the steps outlined in your printed pages. For more advanced color management settings, see Color management. 20 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer If you set the paper-length guide against the paper. To modify the settings... flip up the paper catch to hold your camera documentation. To use the more information, see Download printer software updates. Print tips ● If you are using and reseat the tray back in the printer before you set the paper-length guide first, and then adjust ...
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... your print job using the features available in your software program, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, or Printer. 5. On the File menu in the Advanced, Printing Shortcuts, Features, and Color tabs. To learn how to close the Properties dialog box. 7. To print from a software program (Mac) 1. Select the HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series...
... your print job using the features available in your software program, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, or Printer. 5. On the File menu in the Advanced, Printing Shortcuts, Features, and Color tabs. To learn how to close the Properties dialog box. 7. To print from a software program (Mac) 1. Select the HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series...
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... select a specific paper type (Windows) 1. Click the Paper tab. 4. Maximum dpi: Provides the highest quality prints possible, but requires longer to use. 4. Click More in the Paper Type drop-down list, and then select the paper type that you have loaded. 4. To select a specific... is the appropriate setting for your project: - Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Features tab. 3. Click OK. 5. Select any other print settings that you want , and then click OK. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Click the Paper tab. 22 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series...
... select a specific paper type (Windows) 1. Click the Paper tab. 4. Maximum dpi: Provides the highest quality prints possible, but requires longer to use. 4. Click More in the Paper Type drop-down list, and then select the paper type that you have loaded. 4. To select a specific... is the appropriate setting for your project: - Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Features tab. 3. Click OK. 5. Select any other print settings that you want , and then click OK. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Click the Paper tab. 22 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series...
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... print in your software program, click Print. 2. Click the Color tab, and then click Print in Grayscale in the Finder, and then choose Library, HP Photosmart Printer Help. box to use frequently. Choose the settings on the Windows taskbar and then select Launch/Show HP Solution Center. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 23 Choose any other print...
... print in your software program, click Print. 2. Click the Color tab, and then click Print in Grayscale in the Finder, and then choose Library, HP Photosmart Printer Help. box to use frequently. Choose the settings on the Windows taskbar and then select Launch/Show HP Solution Center. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 23 Choose any other print...
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... the background. 2. If you are necessarily very large. The associated files for slow computers The HP Photosmart Pro B9180 printer is being printed. Do not use/disable color management. 4. Increase your color management option to a different printer. 24 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Choose an option from the menu. Change your system's RAM capacity. 6. Increase your new preset, and then click OK...
... the background. 2. If you are necessarily very large. The associated files for slow computers The HP Photosmart Pro B9180 printer is being printed. Do not use/disable color management. 4. Increase your color management option to a different printer. 24 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Choose an option from the menu. Change your system's RAM capacity. 6. Increase your new preset, and then click OK...
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... ENTER and then select the HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 25 Color management is color management? For more or less accurately. 3 Color management This section contains the following topics: ● What is color management? ● Use the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for Adobe Photoshop® ● Use application-based color management ● Use printer-based color management Note In this...
... ENTER and then select the HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 25 Color management is color management? For more or less accurately. 3 Color management This section contains the following topics: ● What is color management? ● Use the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for Adobe Photoshop® ● Use application-based color management ● Use printer-based color management Note In this...
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... professional color management. Use printer-based color management. ● Advanced color ● Advanced color ● Simple color management management management ● Uses the Adobe ● Uses the Adobe ● Uses the printer driver Photoshop algorithms Photoshop algorithms color management to produce high to ensure that the printer provides consistent and accurate color reproduction on application-based color management, see Use applicationbased color management. 26 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Use the HP Photosmart Pro...
... professional color management. Use printer-based color management. ● Advanced color ● Advanced color ● Simple color management management management ● Uses the Adobe ● Uses the Adobe ● Uses the printer driver Photoshop algorithms Photoshop algorithms color management to produce high to ensure that the printer provides consistent and accurate color reproduction on application-based color management, see Use applicationbased color management. 26 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Use the HP Photosmart Pro...