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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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... in this tray with the printer. Start HP Photosmart Premier software After you . 8 Main tray: Place a stack of the printer software which controls the 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... it towards you have installed the HP Photosmart printer software on the Windows taskbar, and then click Launch/Show HP Solution Center. Place the media with the side to be printed facing down. 4 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Windows: Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on a computer...
... in this tray with the printer. Start HP Photosmart Premier software After you . 8 Main tray: Place a stack of the printer software which controls the 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... it towards you have installed the HP Photosmart printer software on the Windows taskbar, and then click Launch/Show HP Solution Center. Place the media with the side to be printed facing down. 4 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Windows: Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on a computer...
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...: Select this option to indicate the ink level of each colored ink cartridge in the order of the colored dots. See Print a sample page. 8 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Press OK to display the submenus or options. ● Press Cancel to open the printer menu. To navigate the printer menu ● Press or to print a test page containing...
...: Select this option to indicate the ink level of each colored ink cartridge in the order of the colored dots. See Print a sample page. 8 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Press OK to display the submenus or options. ● Press Cancel to open the printer menu. To navigate the printer menu ● Press or to print a test page containing...
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... start this option to calibrate the printer color. Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - See Print a network settings page. - The printer makes automatic adjustments and corrections using HP proprietary technology to align the printheads. Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - Actual ink volumes may vary. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 9 Load...
... start this option to calibrate the printer color. Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - See Print a network settings page. - The printer makes automatic adjustments and corrections using HP proprietary technology to align the printheads. Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - Actual ink volumes may vary. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 9 Load...
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... the printheads, see the Quick Start guide. Do not open the ink cartridge packet until you are always of the printer and printing supplies, and to be completed depends on the box. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 33 4 Care and maintenance This section contains the ...following topics: ● Leave the printer on installing the ink cartridges and printheads the first time after you purchase the printer, see Clean the printheads automatically and...
... the printheads, see the Quick Start guide. Do not open the ink cartridge packet until you are always of the printer and printing supplies, and to be completed depends on the box. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 33 4 Care and maintenance This section contains the ...following topics: ● Leave the printer on installing the ink cartridges and printheads the first time after you purchase the printer, see Clean the printheads automatically and...
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... 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 Photosmart Studio in...
... 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 Photosmart Studio in...
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... door clicks open. 2. Remove the ink cartridges that you are replacing ink cartridges, check that need to ensure proper contact. 5. Press firmly on the cartridges to be replaced. Close the ink cartridge door. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 35 Unwrap the ink cartridges, and then insert each cartridge into its color-coded stall in the orientation shown. If...
... door clicks open. 2. Remove the ink cartridges that you are replacing ink cartridges, check that need to ensure proper contact. 5. Press firmly on the cartridges to be replaced. Close the ink cartridge door. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 35 Unwrap the ink cartridges, and then insert each cartridge into its color-coded stall in the orientation shown. If...
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... 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 HP recommends replacing the expired ink cartridges. Reattaching the tape damages the ink cartridge. When you receive an ink expiration...
... 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 HP recommends replacing the expired ink cartridges. Reattaching the tape damages the ink cartridge. When you receive an ink expiration...
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... 1 Do not touch the ink nozzle plate or gold-colored contacts with the cotton swab. 1 Ink nozzle plate 2 Do not touch or clean the gold-colored contacts 8. Ink nozzles exposed to the ink cartridge. Gently wipe along the length of the printer. 3. Make sure that will result in clogs, ink ... a clean plastic or tile surface. Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that you have loaded HP Advanced Photo Paper - Insert the printhead in the main tray, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 41 Distilled water (tap water might dry out and cause printing problems. 6. Do ...
... 1 Do not touch the ink nozzle plate or gold-colored contacts with the cotton swab. 1 Ink nozzle plate 2 Do not touch or clean the gold-colored contacts 8. Ink nozzles exposed to the ink cartridge. Gently wipe along the length of the printer. 3. Make sure that will result in clogs, ink ... a clean plastic or tile surface. Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that you have loaded HP Advanced Photo Paper - Insert the printhead in the main tray, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 41 Distilled water (tap water might dry out and cause printing problems. 6. Do ...
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... appears on the printer control panel. 3. 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. To align the printheads 1. Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo Paper ... page, and then press OK. 42 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer For information about the printer, including the printer serial number and firmware version. If the support staff tell you use the following procedures to calibrate the printer color periodically. The test page also contains useful...
... appears on the printer control panel. 3. 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. To align the printheads 1. Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo Paper ... page, and then press OK. 42 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer For information about the printer, including the printer serial number and firmware version. If the support staff tell you use the following procedures to calibrate the printer color periodically. The test page also contains useful...
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...have drawn too much power. The printer makes noises when I turn it on Solution ● The printer might be plugged into the printer correctly from the HP Solution Center to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. Printing problems Note Before contacting HP support, read this section for ...to the online support services at once, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 47 Wait about 30 seconds, and then plug the cord back in but will not turn on . The Attention light flashed amber briefly after I turned the printer off . it produces the best quality ...
...have drawn too much power. The printer makes noises when I turn it on Solution ● The printer might be plugged into the printer correctly from the HP Solution Center to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. Printing problems Note Before contacting HP support, read this section for ...to the online support services at once, HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 47 Wait about 30 seconds, and then plug the cord back in but will not turn on . The Attention light flashed amber briefly after I turned the printer off . it produces the best quality ...
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... far as it will go, until it from the printer, and then replace the rear door. See Clean the printheads automatically. ● The color management settings of any empty ink cartridges. For more information, see Replace the ink cartridges. ● You might have begun printing and then ...plastic bag rather than in the main tray. ● Try pulling out the main tray and replacing it in the printer, making sure to push the tray in preparation for instructions. The printer ejects the paper when preparing to remove the paper. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 49
... far as it will go, until it from the printer, and then replace the rear door. See Clean the printheads automatically. ● The color management settings of any empty ink cartridges. For more information, see Replace the ink cartridges. ● You might have begun printing and then ...plastic bag rather than in the main tray. ● Try pulling out the main tray and replacing it in the printer, making sure to push the tray in preparation for instructions. The printer ejects the paper when preparing to remove the paper. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 49
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...edge of aligning it into the following types: ● Paper errors ● Printer setup errors ● Ink cartridge and printhead errors ● Network errors 50 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Make sure the paper is 28 cm (11 inches) wide on the wrong... nozzles on this issue. Please visit www.hp.com/support (search keyword: PHOTOSMART PRO B9180) for the printer. See Color management for slow computers: - For more information, see Align and calibrate the printer. - Try the following workarounds, or increase your color management strategy to a higher photo resolution. ...
...edge of aligning it into the following types: ● Paper errors ● Printer setup errors ● Ink cartridge and printhead errors ● Network errors 50 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Make sure the paper is 28 cm (11 inches) wide on the wrong... nozzles on this issue. Please visit www.hp.com/support (search keyword: PHOTOSMART PRO B9180) for the printer. See Color management for slow computers: - For more information, see Align and calibrate the printer. - Try the following workarounds, or increase your color management strategy to a higher photo resolution. ...
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... of any paper obstructing the paper path. animations available from the printer. Solution When you to remove the media to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. If the media is flat so that the media or the printer will go to print again. Clear jam then press OK. Solution...tray, the printer performs a preliminary test to check that the media is not flat enough, the printer prompts you print on certain types of paper. Load paper then press OK. Solution Load paper, and then press OK to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series ...
... of any paper obstructing the paper path. animations available from the printer. Solution When you to remove the media to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. If the media is flat so that the media or the printer will go to print again. Clear jam then press OK. Solution...tray, the printer performs a preliminary test to check that the media is not flat enough, the printer prompts you print on certain types of paper. Load paper then press OK. Solution Load paper, and then press OK to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series ...
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... clear a paper jam, and how to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Wait until you have installed the ink cartridges, the printer primes the ink cartridges to start the flow of HP support services may vary by country/region. Solution The automatic paper sensor is ...the ink cartridge door. Cause The size of the paper in the tray does not match the photo size selected in the ink cartridge compartment on the printer screen to open the top door, and then remove the setup caps and install the printheads. 52 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Chapter 5...
... clear a paper jam, and how to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Wait until you have installed the ink cartridges, the printer primes the ink cartridges to start the flow of HP support services may vary by country/region. Solution The automatic paper sensor is ...the ink cartridge door. Cause The size of the paper in the tray does not match the photo size selected in the ink cartridge compartment on the printer screen to open the top door, and then remove the setup caps and install the printheads. 52 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Chapter 5...
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... inactivity detected. Press OK to continue. Make sure that you have loaded HP Advanced Photo Paper - Error message: Top door is past its expiration date. - The name of time, the printer prompts you have loaded HP Advanced Photo Paper - OR- To realign - Press OK to continue. Press...load paper in the main tray, select Closed loop calibration, and then press OK to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 53 select Align printheads. Error message: Closed loop calibration unsuccessful. Glossy in the following empty ink...
... inactivity detected. Press OK to continue. Make sure that you have loaded HP Advanced Photo Paper - Error message: Top door is past its expiration date. - The name of time, the printer prompts you have loaded HP Advanced Photo Paper - OR- To realign - Press OK to continue. Press...load paper in the main tray, select Closed loop calibration, and then press OK to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 53 select Align printheads. Error message: Closed loop calibration unsuccessful. Glossy in the following empty ink...
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... in the Quick Start guide for the embedded web server. Solution Replace the failed cartridge(s) with the correct printheads. If your network requires a 54 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Chapter 5 Error message: Replace the following faulty ink cartridge(s). Error message: Replace the following ink cartridge(s) soon -OR- Solution One or more information, see Replace the ink...
... in the Quick Start guide for the embedded web server. Solution Replace the failed cartridge(s) with the correct printheads. If your network requires a 54 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Chapter 5 Error message: Replace the following faulty ink cartridge(s). Error message: Replace the following ink cartridge(s) soon -OR- Solution One or more information, see Replace the 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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... connection 5 print cartridges. See troubleshooting help . 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...
... connection 5 print cartridges. See troubleshooting help . 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...