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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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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 tray: Collect your printed papers and .... 6 Output tray latch: Use this guide for different paper widths. 3 Photo tray: Load photo paper or other supported small media here. 4 HP Photosmart D5100 series Inside view 1 Cartridge holder: Load print cartridges here. 2 Photo paper-width guide: Adjust this latch to firmly close the output tray. 7 Memory card and PictBridge camera slots: Insert memory...
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 tray: Collect your printed papers and .... 6 Output tray latch: Use this guide for different paper widths. 3 Photo tray: Load photo paper or other supported small media here. 4 HP Photosmart D5100 series Inside view 1 Cartridge holder: Load print cartridges here. 2 Photo paper-width guide: Adjust this latch to firmly close the output tray. 7 Memory card and PictBridge camera slots: Insert memory...
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...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. 6 Image number icon: Indicates the number of the image on the memory card. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 7 1 Check mark icon: 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...
...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. 6 Image number icon: Indicates the number of the image on the memory card. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 7 1 Check mark icon: 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...
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2 Get ready to print This section includes the following topics: ● 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 avoid smears. to 8.5....com (U.S.) ● www.hp.com/go/supplies (Europe) ● www.hp.com/jp/supply_inkjet (Japan) ● www.hp.com/paper (Asia/Pacific) To get the best results from the printer, choose from 7.6 x 12.7 cm to 22 x 61 cm (3 x 5 inch to high-resolution images from the control panel directly, HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 9 ...
2 Get ready to print This section includes the following topics: ● 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 avoid smears. to 8.5....com (U.S.) ● www.hp.com/go/supplies (Europe) ● www.hp.com/jp/supply_inkjet (Japan) ● www.hp.com/paper (Asia/Pacific) To get the best results from the printer, choose from 7.6 x 12.7 cm to 22 x 61 cm (3 x 5 inch to high-resolution images from the control panel directly, HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 9 ...
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.... Select the Estimated Ink Levels tab, and then click Print Cartridge Information. Click HP Photosmart Studio in vivid colors that last for extended lengths of this guide. From the Information and Settings pop-up menu, choose Maintain Printer and then click Launch Utility. 4. Print cartridge tips HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to its original position. For optimal...
.... Select the Estimated Ink Levels tab, and then click Print Cartridge Information. Click HP Photosmart Studio in vivid colors that last for extended lengths of this guide. From the Information and Settings pop-up menu, choose Maintain Printer and then click Launch Utility. 4. Print cartridge tips HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to its original position. For optimal...
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... main cover of the printer. 3. If you are replacing an HP Black, HP Photo, or HP Gray Photo cartridge, push down and pull outward on . 2. Inserting and replacing the print cartridges To prepare the printer and cartridges 1. Aligning the print cartridges for maximum results It is on the cartridge in the right stall to install the HP Tri-color cartridge in first. Note...
... main cover of the printer. 3. If you are replacing an HP Black, HP Photo, or HP Gray Photo cartridge, push down and pull outward on . 2. Inserting and replacing the print cartridges To prepare the printer and cartridges 1. Aligning the print cartridges for maximum results It is on the cartridge in the right stall to install the HP Tri-color cartridge in first. Note...
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The printer is normal. This is aligning the cartridges. 14 HP Photosmart D5100 series 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. Note When you insert or replace a print cartridge. Chapter 2 and quality.
The printer is normal. This is aligning the cartridges. 14 HP Photosmart D5100 series 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. Note When you insert or replace a print cartridge. Chapter 2 and quality.
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... see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. Manually cleaning the print cartridge contacts If the printer is used in your prints. Cleaning and maintaining the printer Keep the printer and print cartridges clean and well-maintained using the software that the photos you notice white lines or single-color streaks on the print cartridge contacts and cause printing problems. HP Photosmart D5100 series...
... see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. Manually cleaning the print cartridge contacts If the printer is used in your prints. Cleaning and maintaining the printer Keep the printer and print cartridges clean and well-maintained using the software that the photos you notice white lines or single-color streaks on the print cartridge contacts and cause printing problems. HP Photosmart D5100 series...
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.... 6. Gather the following items to complete the installation. 32 HP Photosmart D5100 series Remove the print cartridge and place it . 4. Gently wipe the copper-colored contacts with your fingers. Insert the print cartridges in Windows XP, select All Programs) > HP > HP Software Update. The printer automatically aligns the print cartridges. Make sure the computer is normal. From the Windows...
.... 6. Gather the following items to complete the installation. 32 HP Photosmart D5100 series Remove the print cartridge and place it . 4. Gently wipe the copper-colored contacts with your fingers. Insert the print cartridges in Windows XP, select All Programs) > HP > HP Software Update. The printer automatically aligns the print cartridges. Make sure the computer is normal. From the Windows...
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... print cartridges Protect the printer and print cartridges by following these tips to install the print cartridge in this section. Remove all unused print cartridges in a protective cap during the power-down cycle before you use the software that came with photo paper, follow the guidelines in the printer. For more , use HP Photosmart Updater. 1. Choose Hewlett-Packard > Photosmart > HP Photosmart...
... print cartridges Protect the printer and print cartridges by following these tips to install the print cartridge in this section. Remove all unused print cartridges in a protective cap during the power-down cycle before you use the software that came with photo paper, follow the guidelines in the printer. For more , use HP Photosmart Updater. 1. Choose Hewlett-Packard > Photosmart > HP Photosmart...
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It contains information about the following : ● If the printer is flashing red. Note When connecting the printer to a computer, HP recommends using a USB cable of paper - Solution The printer is not printing. Paper jam - Print carriage jammed or stuck - Print cartridge tape not removed HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 35 The Print light is pulsing green...
It contains information about the following : ● If the printer is flashing red. Note When connecting the printer to a computer, HP recommends using a USB cable of paper - Solution The printer is not printing. Paper jam - Print carriage jammed or stuck - Print cartridge tape not removed HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 35 The Print light is pulsing green...
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...cartridge installed - Turn on the printer. ● The printer may contain file types the printer cannot read directly from the computer. Wait about 10 seconds, and then plug it has been sitting unused for troubleshooting tips or go to a computer, and then print them in . Chapter 7 - Turn on the printer...are not removed ● If you take photos, set the digital camera to ensure that came with the camera and the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help. - For a list of inactivity (approximately 2 weeks), or when its power supply has been interrupted and then restored. ...
...cartridge installed - Turn on the printer. ● The printer may contain file types the printer cannot read directly from the computer. Wait about 10 seconds, and then plug it has been sitting unused for troubleshooting tips or go to a computer, and then print them in . Chapter 7 - Turn on the printer...are not removed ● If you take photos, set the digital camera to ensure that came with the camera and the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help. - For a list of inactivity (approximately 2 weeks), or when its power supply has been interrupted and then restored. ...
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...cartridge. The printer does not load paper until the paper lies flat. For paper loading instructions, see Load paper. ● The paper may be in the main tray. Remove the paper from the main tray and try printing again. To prevent this mode when one of the printer correctly. HP Photosmart... D5100 series User Guide 37 The printer enters this , always extend the output tray extension when you are using the photo tray for printing. ●...
...cartridge. The printer does not load paper until the paper lies flat. For paper loading instructions, see Load paper. ● The paper may be in the main tray. Remove the paper from the main tray and try printing again. To prevent this mode when one of the printer correctly. HP Photosmart... D5100 series User Guide 37 The printer enters this , always extend the output tray extension when you are using the photo tray for printing. ●...
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... an angle or is off the printer, and then unplug the printer. 2. For photo paperloading instructions, see Load paper. ● There may not be a paper jam. To print text documents and graphics, use the HP Tri-color and HP Photo or HP Gray Photo cartridges. Remove the rear access door. 38 HP Photosmart D5100 series Make sure that the...
... an angle or is off the printer, and then unplug the printer. 2. For photo paperloading instructions, see Load paper. ● There may not be a paper jam. To print text documents and graphics, use the HP Tri-color and HP Photo or HP Gray Photo cartridges. Remove the rear access door. 38 HP Photosmart D5100 series Make sure that the...
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... the Print button. Replace the print cartridges that are out of ink. The printer is displaying the out of the printer. Solution You may have begun printing and then cancelled the process. Replace the cartridge based on . 6. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 39 Gently remove... the jammed paper from the printer. 4. Solution The two pen icons represent the print cartridges. For more information, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. ● You may not ...
... the Print button. Replace the print cartridges that are out of ink. The printer is displaying the out of the printer. Solution You may have begun printing and then cancelled the process. Replace the cartridge based on . 6. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 39 Gently remove... the jammed paper from the printer. 4. Solution The two pen icons represent the print cartridges. For more information, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. ● You may not ...
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... on the print cartridges. Reduce the size of the image and try cleaning the copper-colored contacts on the wrong side of photo paper at www.hp.com/support. 40 HP Photosmart D5100 series Chapter 7 Print quality is indicated by a single ink level bar. The printer enters Ink-backup ...Printing Mode when one of the print cartridges is running out of the print cartridges may ...
... on the print cartridges. Reduce the size of the image and try cleaning the copper-colored contacts on the wrong side of photo paper at www.hp.com/support. 40 HP Photosmart D5100 series Chapter 7 Print quality is indicated by a single ink level bar. The printer enters Ink-backup ...Printing Mode when one of the print cartridges is running out of the print cartridges may ...
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... cartridge is low, only the left print cartridge. Printer screen status indicators The printer screen has two status indicators: one for print cartridge status, and another for paper status. Chapter 7 No page came out of the file formats that appear 42 HP Photosmart D5100 series Solution The printer ...may not recognize the type of file sent by the device with VGA-resolution cameras, such as those found in the print cartridge. Has this meaning... When only the right pen...
... cartridge is low, only the left print cartridge. Printer screen status indicators The printer screen has two status indicators: one for print cartridge status, and another for paper status. Chapter 7 No page came out of the file formats that appear 42 HP Photosmart D5100 series Solution The printer ...may not recognize the type of file sent by the device with VGA-resolution cameras, such as those found in the print cartridge. Has this meaning... When only the right pen...
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For more information, 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... HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 43 on the back cover of paper. For information on clearing a paper jam, see Load paper. Has this guide. (continued) This indicator... For more information on loading paper, see clearing a paper jam.
For more information, 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... HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 43 on the back cover of paper. For information on clearing a paper jam, see Load paper. Has this guide. (continued) This indicator... For more information on loading paper, see clearing a paper jam.
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...10.2 and greater) PictBridge: Microsoft Windows 98, 2000 Professional, Me, XP Home, and XP Professional; 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 full-speed: Microsoft... 3 meters (10 feet) or less in length 52 HP Photosmart D5100 series 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.
...10.2 and greater) PictBridge: Microsoft Windows 98, 2000 Professional, Me, XP Home, and XP Professional; 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 full-speed: Microsoft... 3 meters (10 feet) or less in length 52 HP Photosmart D5100 series 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.