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...HP Photosmart Printer Help 3 Printer parts...4 Printer screen...6 2 Get ready to print 9 Load paper...9 Choose the right paper 9 Print from the control panel or a computer 9 Load the main tray 10 Load the photo tray 11 Using print cartridges 12 Purchasing replacement print cartridges 12 Print cartridge tips 12 Inserting and replacing the print cartridges... from a computer 23 Use creative options in the printer software 23 HP Photosmart Premier (Windows 23 HP Photosmart Essential (Windows 23 HP Photosmart Studio (Mac 24 HP Photosmart Share 24 View photos on your computer screen 24...
...HP Photosmart Printer Help 3 Printer parts...4 Printer screen...6 2 Get ready to print 9 Load paper...9 Choose the right paper 9 Print from the control panel or a computer 9 Load the main tray 10 Load the photo tray 11 Using print cartridges 12 Purchasing replacement print cartridges 12 Print cartridge tips 12 Inserting and replacing the print cartridges... from a computer 23 Use creative options in the printer software 23 HP Photosmart Premier (Windows 23 HP Photosmart Essential (Windows 23 HP Photosmart Studio (Mac 24 HP Photosmart Share 24 View photos on your computer screen 24...
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HP Photosmart Studio 27 Using HP Photosmart Premier 27 Prepare your printer to print on CDs and DVDs 27 Finish the print job 28 6 Care and maintenance 31 Cleaning and maintaining the printer 31 Cleaning the exterior of the printer 31 Cleaning the print cartridges 31 Manually cleaning the print cartridge contacts 31 Updating the software 32 Storing the printer and...
HP Photosmart Studio 27 Using HP Photosmart Premier 27 Prepare your printer to print on CDs and DVDs 27 Finish the print job 28 6 Care and maintenance 31 Cleaning and maintaining the printer 31 Cleaning the exterior of the printer 31 Cleaning the print cartridges 31 Manually cleaning the print cartridge contacts 31 Updating the software 32 Storing the printer and...
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...: Use this guide for different paper widths. 3 Photo tray: Load photo paper or other supported small media here. 4 HP Photosmart D5100 series Chapter 1 Printer parts Front View 1 Main cover: Lift this cover to change cartridges. 2 CD/DVD tray: Lower this tray to insert the CD/DVD holder to print on CDs and DVDs. 3 Output...
...: Use this guide for different paper widths. 3 Photo tray: Load photo paper or other supported small media here. 4 HP Photosmart D5100 series Chapter 1 Printer parts Front View 1 Main cover: Lift this cover to change cartridges. 2 CD/DVD tray: Lower this tray to insert the CD/DVD holder to print on CDs and DVDs. 3 Output...
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...: Indicates that the photo has been selected for printing. 2 Page layout icon: Indicates the page layout selected. 3 Paper icon: Flashes when the printer is out of paper or there is to be printed. 6 Image number icon: Indicates the number of Digital Print Order Format (DPOF). The icons... cartridges are installed. No icon is present when only one copy is a paper jam. 4 Pen icons: Represent the cartridges in each chute. The bars next to each pen icon indicate the approximate ink levels in each cartridge. 5 Copies icon: Indicates the number of copies to be printed. HP Photosmart ...
...: Indicates that the photo has been selected for printing. 2 Page layout icon: Indicates the page layout selected. 3 Paper icon: Flashes when the printer is out of paper or there is to be printed. 6 Image number icon: Indicates the number of Digital Print Order Format (DPOF). The icons... cartridges are installed. No icon is present when only one copy is a paper jam. 4 Pen icons: Represent the cartridges in each chute. The bars next to each pen icon indicate the approximate ink levels in each cartridge. 5 Copies icon: Indicates the number of copies to be printed. HP Photosmart ...
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... panel or a computer When printing from a computer, the printer supports paper sizes from 7.6 x 12.7 cm to 22 x 61 cm (3 x 5 inch to : ● www.hpshopping.com (U.S.) ● www.hp.com/go to 8.5 x 14 inch). When printing from HP Premium photo paper scanners and digital cameras Instant dry, water ...: ● Loading paper ● Using print cartridges Load paper For better quality, choose the right paper and load it lies flat. ● Hold photo paper by the edges to high-resolution images from the control panel directly, HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 9 Tip Load only one...
... panel or a computer When printing from a computer, the printer supports paper sizes from 7.6 x 12.7 cm to 22 x 61 cm (3 x 5 inch to : ● www.hpshopping.com (U.S.) ● www.hp.com/go to 8.5 x 14 inch). When printing from HP Premium photo paper scanners and digital cameras Instant dry, water ...: ● Loading paper ● Using print cartridges Load paper For better quality, choose the right paper and load it lies flat. ● Hold photo paper by the edges to high-resolution images from the control panel directly, HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 9 Tip Load only one...
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Using print cartridges Your HP Photosmart D5100 series printer can also find the cartridge numbers in vivid colors that you can choose the best cartridges for extended lengths of print cartridges so you install all retail print cartridges before the install-by country/region. You can print color and black-and-white photos. Select the Estimated Ink Levels tab, and then...
Using print cartridges Your HP Photosmart D5100 series printer can also find the cartridge numbers in vivid colors that you can choose the best cartridges for extended lengths of print cartridges so you install all retail print cartridges before the install-by country/region. You can print color and black-and-white photos. Select the Estimated Ink Levels tab, and then...
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... copper-colored contacts go in print speed HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 13 Gently push the cartridge until it . 3. Remove the pink tape from the cartridges. To insert the cartridges 1. Caution To avoid print carriage jams, make sure the print cartridge snaps securely into place as you are replacing an HP Black, HP Photo, or HP Gray Photo cartridge, push...
... copper-colored contacts go in print speed HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 13 Gently push the cartridge until it . 3. Remove the pink tape from the cartridges. To insert the cartridges 1. Caution To avoid print carriage jams, make sure the print cartridge snaps securely into place as you are replacing an HP Black, HP Photo, or HP Gray Photo cartridge, push...
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Chapter 2 and quality. The printer is normal. The HP Photosmart D5100 series printer automatically aligns the print cartridges every time you insert or replace a print cartridge, the printer makes noise for a few seconds. This is aligning the cartridges. 14 HP Photosmart D5100 series Note When you insert or replace a print cartridge.
Chapter 2 and quality. The printer is normal. The HP Photosmart D5100 series printer automatically aligns the print cartridges every time you insert or replace a print cartridge, the printer makes noise for a few seconds. This is aligning the cartridges. 14 HP Photosmart D5100 series Note When you insert or replace a print cartridge.
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... solution. For more information, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. Cleaning the exterior of the printer To clean the exterior of the automatic cartridge cleaning procedure and still see white streaks or missing colors in a dusty environment, debris may damage the printer finish. Cleaning the print cartridges If you print, the print cartridges might need to be cleaned. Manually...
... solution. For more information, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. Cleaning the exterior of the printer To clean the exterior of the automatic cartridge cleaning procedure and still see white streaks or missing colors in a dusty environment, debris may damage the printer finish. Cleaning the print cartridges If you print, the print cartridges might need to be cleaned. Manually...
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...complete the installation. 32 HP Photosmart D5100 series Remove the print cartridge and place it . 4. Caution Do not leave the print cartridge outside the printer for printer software updates. To download printer software updates, visit www.hp.com/ support or use HP Software Update. The HP Software Update window opens... not to select it on a clean swab. 7. The printer automatically aligns the print cartridges. This is available, click the check box next to the software update to touch the copper-colored contacts or the ink nozzle plate with the ink nozzle plate...
...complete the installation. 32 HP Photosmart D5100 series Remove the print cartridge and place it . 4. Caution Do not leave the print cartridge outside the printer for printer software updates. To download printer software updates, visit www.hp.com/ support or use HP Software Update. The HP Software Update window opens... not to select it on a clean swab. 7. The printer automatically aligns the print cartridges. This is available, click the check box next to the software update to touch the copper-colored contacts or the ink nozzle plate with the ink nozzle plate...
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... before printing. Storing the printer and print cartridges Protect the printer and print cartridges by following these tips to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● Keep all paper from the print cartridge, do not attempt to store the print cartridges properly. Remove all unused print cartridges in the updater. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 33...
... before printing. Storing the printer and print cartridges Protect the printer and print cartridges by following these tips to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● Keep all paper from the print cartridge, do not attempt to store the print cartridges properly. Remove all unused print cartridges in the updater. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 33...
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... length to minimize injected noise due to potential high electromagnetic fields. Print cartridge tape not removed HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 35 For troubleshooting information about using a USB cable of paper - Solution The printer is flashing red. Try the following topics: ● Printer hardware problems ● Printing problems ● CD/DVD printing problems ●...
... length to minimize injected noise due to potential high electromagnetic fields. Print cartridge tape not removed HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 35 For troubleshooting information about using a USB cable of paper - Solution The printer is flashing red. Try the following topics: ● Printer hardware problems ● Printing problems ● CD/DVD printing problems ●...
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...supported file formats, see the documentation that came with the camera and the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help. - Unplug the printer power cord. For more information, see Specifications. Printing problems Before contacting HP Customer Care, read directly from my memory card. For a list of inactivity... and then restored. Incorrect print cartridge installed - This is normal operation-the printer is performing an automatic maintenance procedure to solve the problem by using the instructions above, turn it will not turn on the printer. ● The memory card ...
...supported file formats, see the documentation that came with the camera and the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help. - Unplug the printer power cord. For more information, see Specifications. Printing problems Before contacting HP Customer Care, read directly from my memory card. For a list of inactivity... and then restored. Incorrect print cartridge installed - This is normal operation-the printer is performing an automatic maintenance procedure to solve the problem by using the instructions above, turn it will not turn on the printer. ● The memory card ...
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... from the main tray and try printing again. See the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help for borderless photos, see Select a photo layout. Printing is closed . ● The printer may be stuck together. Replace the missing print cartridge. or low- If the photo paper is curled, place the paper...may be in an extremely high- The printout is closed . HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 37 Solution Pages can drop off of the output tray when they are printing uses a larger amount of the print cartridges has been removed. Reload the paper into or come out of...
... from the main tray and try printing again. See the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help for borderless photos, see Select a photo layout. Printing is closed . ● The printer may be stuck together. Replace the missing print cartridge. or low- If the photo paper is curled, place the paper...may be in an extremely high- The printout is closed . HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 37 Solution Pages can drop off of the output tray when they are printing uses a larger amount of the print cartridges has been removed. Reload the paper into or come out of...
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...; There may not be empty. Colors are clogged. For more information on a cartridge are not printing satisfactorily. Cause ● The paper trays may not be loaded correctly. Clean the cartridges. Solution Caution Do NOT remove jammed paper from the front of the printer. Remove the rear access door. 38 HP Photosmart D5100 series For paper loading...
...; There may not be empty. Colors are clogged. For more information on a cartridge are not printing satisfactorily. Cause ● The paper trays may not be loaded correctly. Clean the cartridges. Solution Caution Do NOT remove jammed paper from the front of the printer. Remove the rear access door. 38 HP Photosmart D5100 series For paper loading...
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...you cancelled the process before starting the new printing project. If the crosses appear, the print cartridges are out of ink. My photos do not print when I don't know which cartridge to see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. ● You may not have ink drops with only one sheet of photo paper... at a time. Solution ● Check the printer screen to replace. For more information, see Select photos to print...
...you cancelled the process before starting the new printing project. If the crosses appear, the print cartridges are out of ink. My photos do not print when I don't know which cartridge to see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. ● You may not have ink drops with only one sheet of photo paper... at a time. Solution ● Check the printer screen to replace. For more information, see Select photos to print...
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...colored contacts on the print cartridges. Reduce the size of the print cartridges is missing. If these solutions do not work, replace the print cartridge(s). Printed photos are not fitting to the online support services at a time. ● You may have loaded the photo paper incorrectly. Check the printer...crosses appear in the pen icons. For information, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. - The printer enters Ink-backup Printing Mode when one . ● One of the paper. If a print cartridge is loaded with a print cartridge. Solution ● You may be running low on the...
...colored contacts on the print cartridges. Reduce the size of the print cartridges is missing. If these solutions do not work, replace the print cartridge(s). Printed photos are not fitting to the online support services at a time. ● You may have loaded the photo paper incorrectly. Check the printer...crosses appear in the pen icons. For information, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. - The printer enters Ink-backup Printing Mode when one . ● One of the paper. If a print cartridge is loaded with a print cartridge. Solution ● You may be running low on the...
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Chapter 7 No page came out of the file formats that appear 42 HP Photosmart D5100 series Solution The photo you printed may not recognize the type of file sent by the device with VGA-resolution cameras, such as those ... icon flashes, there is an error in both the pen icons flash, there is low. When purchasing replacement cartridges, refer to replace the print cartridges. This indicator... Replace the right print cartridge. Replace the left print cartridge. For a list of the printer. When the pen icons flash, it indicates an error in the right print...
Chapter 7 No page came out of the file formats that appear 42 HP Photosmart D5100 series Solution The photo you printed may not recognize the type of file sent by the device with VGA-resolution cameras, such as those ... icon flashes, there is an error in both the pen icons flash, there is low. When purchasing replacement cartridges, refer to replace the print cartridges. This indicator... Replace the right print cartridge. Replace the left print cartridge. For a list of the printer. When the pen icons flash, it indicates an error in the right print...
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For more information on clearing a paper jam, see clearing a paper jam. For information on the back cover of paper. For more information, see Load paper. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 43 Has this guide. on loading paper, see Inserting and replacing the print cartridges When the paper icon begins to flash, either there is a paper jam or the printer is out of this meaning... (continued) This indicator...
For more information on clearing a paper jam, see clearing a paper jam. For information on the back cover of paper. For more information, see Load paper. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 43 Has this guide. on loading paper, see Inserting and replacing the print cartridges When the paper icon begins to flash, either there is a paper jam or the printer is out of this meaning... (continued) This indicator...
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... Me, XP Home, and XP Professional; Chapter 9 (continued) Category Print cartridges Print speed (maximum) Connectivity USB support Specifications 1 HP Black 1 HP Tri-color 1 HP Photo 1 HP Gray Photo Note The cartridge numbers you can use with this printer appear on the back cover of this guide. Mac OS X 10.2 and ...and greater A Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 full-speed compliant cable 3 meters (10 feet) or less in length 52 HP Photosmart D5100 series Black printouts: 23 pages per minute Color printouts: 21 pages per minute Photos: 27 seconds for each 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo USB 2.0 ...
... Me, XP Home, and XP Professional; Chapter 9 (continued) Category Print cartridges Print speed (maximum) Connectivity USB support Specifications 1 HP Black 1 HP Tri-color 1 HP Photo 1 HP Gray Photo Note The cartridge numbers you can use with this printer appear on the back cover of this guide. Mac OS X 10.2 and ...and greater A Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 full-speed compliant cable 3 meters (10 feet) or less in length 52 HP Photosmart D5100 series Black printouts: 23 pages per minute Color printouts: 21 pages per minute Photos: 27 seconds for each 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo USB 2.0 ...