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... a CD/DVD...23 Avoid paper jams...25 7 Print from your computer Print from a software application 27 Make the HP Photosmart the default printer 28 Change the print settings for the current job 28 Change the default print settings 32 Printing shortcuts...33 Perform special...to your computer 50 Edit photos...50 Share photos using HP Photosmart Software 51 9 Maintain the HP Photosmart Work with print cartridges...53 Clean the HP Photosmart...65 Reduce energy consumption when the HP Photosmart is off 66 Turn off the HP Photosmart...66 10 Shop for ink supplies...67 11 Troubleshooting ...
... a CD/DVD...23 Avoid paper jams...25 7 Print from your computer Print from a software application 27 Make the HP Photosmart the default printer 28 Change the print settings for the current job 28 Change the default print settings 32 Printing shortcuts...33 Perform special...to your computer 50 Edit photos...50 Share photos using HP Photosmart Software 51 9 Maintain the HP Photosmart Work with print cartridges...53 Clean the HP Photosmart...65 Reduce energy consumption when the HP Photosmart is off 66 Turn off the HP Photosmart...66 10 Shop for ink supplies...67 11 Troubleshooting ...
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... troubleshooting 105 Errors...109 12 HP warranty and support Warranty...131 Print cartridge warranty information 131 Support process...131 Before you call HP support...132 HP support by phone...132 Additional warranty options...133 HP Quick Exchange Service (Japan 134 HP Korea customer support 134 Prepare the HP Photosmart for shipment 135 Pack the HP Photosmart...135 13 Technical information...
... troubleshooting 105 Errors...109 12 HP warranty and support Warranty...131 Print cartridge warranty information 131 Support process...131 Before you call HP support...132 HP support by phone...132 Additional warranty options...133 HP Quick Exchange Service (Japan 134 HP Korea customer support 134 Prepare the HP Photosmart for shipment 135 Pack the HP Photosmart...135 13 Technical information...
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...memory card. Photo Tray: Selects the Photo Tray for more information. By default, this feature is turned on, the HP Photosmart automatically corrects red eye coloring in the photo currently shown on your memory card. Red-Eye Removal: Turns the Red-Eye Removal feature On or ...Off. Chapter 2 (continued) Label Description 11 Print cartridge door 12 Two-sided printing accessory 13 Rear USB port 14 Power connection* * Use only with the power adapter supplied by HP...
...memory card. Photo Tray: Selects the Photo Tray for more information. By default, this feature is turned on, the HP Photosmart automatically corrects red eye coloring in the photo currently shown on your memory card. Red-Eye Removal: Turns the Red-Eye Removal feature On or ...Off. Chapter 2 (continued) Label Description 11 Print cartridge door 12 Two-sided printing accessory 13 Rear USB port 14 Power connection* * Use only with the power adapter supplied by HP...
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... power, turn the HP Photosmart off . The color of the icon corresponds to the color of the print cartridge, and the fill level of the icon corresponds to the fill level of your photos. Shows that an unknown print cartridge is less than 50% full, the print cartridge icons do not see the HP Photosmart Software Help contents book...
... power, turn the HP Photosmart off . The color of the icon corresponds to the color of the print cartridge, and the fill level of the icon corresponds to the fill level of your photos. Shows that an unknown print cartridge is less than 50% full, the print cartridge icons do not see the HP Photosmart Software Help contents book...
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.... Slide the paper-width guide inward until it stops at the edge of paper fits within the main input tray and is servicing the print cartridges or otherwise engaged in a task, the paper stop inside the device might not be in place. Do not overload the main input tray; You could... push the paper too far forward, causing the HP Photosmart to 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) photo paper into the main input tray with the print side down . Lower the output tray. Slide the stack of...
.... Slide the paper-width guide inward until it stops at the edge of paper fits within the main input tray and is servicing the print cartridges or otherwise engaged in a task, the paper stop inside the device might not be in place. Do not overload the main input tray; You could... push the paper too far forward, causing the HP Photosmart to 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) photo paper into the main input tray with the print side down . Lower the output tray. Slide the stack of...
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...: If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is the selected printer. 4. On the File menu in Maximum dpi takes longer than printing with other print settings that you select the Maximum dpi setting, the printer software displays the optimized dots per inch (dpi) that the HP Photosmart will print. HP recommends using the...
...: If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is the selected printer. 4. On the File menu in Maximum dpi takes longer than printing with other print settings that you select the Maximum dpi setting, the printer software displays the optimized dots per inch (dpi) that the HP Photosmart will print. HP recommends using the...
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... cartridges. Maintain the HP Photosmart 9 Maintain the HP Photosmart The HP Photosmart requires little maintenance. You might need to time ensure that your skin and clothing Maintain the HP Photosmart 53 This section contains the following topics: • Work with print cartridges • Clean the HP Photosmart • Reduce energy consumption when the HP Photosmart is off • Turn off the HP Photosmart Work with print cartridges...
... cartridges. Maintain the HP Photosmart 9 Maintain the HP Photosmart The HP Photosmart requires little maintenance. You might need to time ensure that your skin and clothing Maintain the HP Photosmart 53 This section contains the following topics: • Work with print cartridges • Clean the HP Photosmart • Reduce energy consumption when the HP Photosmart is off • Turn off the HP Photosmart Work with print cartridges...
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... on your computer. NOTE: Handle the print cartridges carefully. You can cause temporary printing problems, or even permanent damage. Maintain the HP Photosmart 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape Hold the print cartridges by using the Printer Toolbox available through the Print Properties dialog...
... on your computer. NOTE: Handle the print cartridges carefully. You can cause temporary printing problems, or even permanent damage. Maintain the HP Photosmart 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape Hold the print cartridges by using the Printer Toolbox available through the Print Properties dialog...
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... the HP Photosmart Choose the right cartridge combination Choose the best combination of the HP Photosmart. 3. Make sure the HP Photosmart is on the left. The print carriage moves to access the print cartridges, the HP Photosmart will not release the cartridges for your print job: • Everyday printing: Use a black cartridge along with a tri-color cartridge. • Color photos: Use a photo cartridge along with a tri-color cartridge...
... the HP Photosmart Choose the right cartridge combination Choose the best combination of the HP Photosmart. 3. Make sure the HP Photosmart is on the left. The print carriage moves to access the print cartridges, the HP Photosmart will not release the cartridges for your print job: • Everyday printing: Use a black cartridge along with a tri-color cartridge. • Color photos: Use a photo cartridge along with a tri-color cartridge...
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..., and bad electrical connections. 56 Maintain the HP Photosmart Doing so can result in the print cartridge protector or an airtight plastic container. 6. Remove the new print cartridge from the slot on the right. 1 Print cartridge slot for the tri-color print cartridge 2 Print cartridge slot for the black and photo print cartridges 4. Also, do not re-tape the...
..., and bad electrical connections. 56 Maintain the HP Photosmart Doing so can result in the print cartridge protector or an airtight plastic container. 6. Remove the new print cartridge from the slot on the right. 1 Print cartridge slot for the tri-color print cartridge 2 Print cartridge slot for the black and photo print cartridges 4. Also, do not re-tape the...
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.... Make sure you installed a new print cartridge, the HP Photosmart prints a print cartridge alignment page. 9. Close the print cartridge door. Hold the print cartridge with print cartridges 57 If you are installing a black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge, slide it into the right slot. If you are installing the tri-color print cartridge, slide it into the left slot.
.... Make sure you installed a new print cartridge, the HP Photosmart prints a print cartridge alignment page. 9. Close the print cartridge door. Hold the print cartridge with print cartridges 57 If you are installing a black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge, slide it into the right slot. If you are installing the tri-color print cartridge, slide it into the left slot.
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NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the left slot. 58 Maintain the HP Photosmart The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. Press OK to clean the print cartridges. • If the black line is shown below. This report provides useful ... Print a self-test report If you align the printer, the alignment will fail. The HP Photosmart prints a self-test report, which might indicate a problem with printing, print a self-test report before you replace the print cartridges. Make sure the test patterns show lines, this ...
NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the left slot. 58 Maintain the HP Photosmart The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. Press OK to clean the print cartridges. • If the black line is shown below. This report provides useful ... Print a self-test report If you align the printer, the alignment will fail. The HP Photosmart prints a self-test report, which might indicate a problem with printing, print a self-test report before you replace the print cartridges. Make sure the test patterns show lines, this ...
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..., which provides enhanced quality color photos. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. The estimated ink levels for genuine HP ink. When you want to print regular text documents, swap the black print cartridge back in its place. Maintain the HP Photosmart Related topics • "Clean the print cartridges" on page 62 •...
..., which provides enhanced quality color photos. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. The estimated ink levels for genuine HP ink. When you want to print regular text documents, swap the black print cartridge back in its place. Maintain the HP Photosmart Related topics • "Clean the print cartridges" on page 62 •...
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... HP Photosmart Chapter 9 Related topics • "Shop for ink supplies" on page 67 • "Replace the print cartridges" on page 54 • "Use the print cartridge protector" on page 60 Use the print cartridge protector In some countries/regions, when you purchase a photo print cartridge, you can print high-quality photos with the photo and tri-color...
... HP Photosmart Chapter 9 Related topics • "Shop for ink supplies" on page 67 • "Replace the print cartridges" on page 54 • "Use the print cartridge protector" on page 60 Use the print cartridge protector In some countries/regions, when you purchase a photo print cartridge, you can print high-quality photos with the photo and tri-color...
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...cartridge. Make sure you have colored paper loaded in the input tray, and then press OK. 2. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the print cartridge protector ▲ Press down on the top of the print cartridge protector to release the print cartridge, then gently remove the print cartridge out of the print cartridge... print cartridge, the HP Photosmart will fail. Maintain the HP Photosmart Align the print cartridges Aligning the print cartridges ensures high-quality output. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. Recycle...
...cartridge. Make sure you have colored paper loaded in the input tray, and then press OK. 2. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the print cartridge protector ▲ Press down on the top of the print cartridge protector to release the print cartridge, then gently remove the print cartridge out of the print cartridge... print cartridge, the HP Photosmart will fail. Maintain the HP Photosmart Align the print cartridges Aligning the print cartridges ensures high-quality output. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. Recycle...
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... can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 5. Follow the prompts until you already have cleaned or aligned the print cartridges. Maintain the HP Photosmart Chapter 9 3. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to check the print cartridges, clean the print cartridge contacts. 62 Maintain the HP Photosmart If print quality still seems...
... can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 5. Follow the prompts until you already have cleaned or aligned the print cartridges. Maintain the HP Photosmart Chapter 9 3. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to check the print cartridges, clean the print cartridge contacts. 62 Maintain the HP Photosmart If print quality still seems...
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... work well for more than 30 minutes. 4. To clean the print cartridge contacts 1. Inspect the print cartridge contacts for approximately ten minutes. Maintain the HP Photosmart 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Ink nozzles (do not clean) 8. Clean only the copper-colored contacts. Lightly press down on the print cartridge to dry for ink and debris buildup. 5. Hold the print...
... work well for more than 30 minutes. 4. To clean the print cartridge contacts 1. Inspect the print cartridge contacts for approximately ten minutes. Maintain the HP Photosmart 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Ink nozzles (do not clean) 8. Clean only the copper-colored contacts. Lightly press down on the print cartridge to dry for ink and debris buildup. 5. Hold the print...
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... used in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Do not leave a print cartridge outside the HP Photosmart for the other print cartridge. 10. Touching these parts can include dust, hair, carpet, or clothing fibers. CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. To clean the area around the ink nozzles as...
... used in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Do not leave a print cartridge outside the HP Photosmart for the other print cartridge. 10. Touching these parts can include dust, hair, carpet, or clothing fibers. CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. To clean the area around the ink nozzles as...
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... clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with the HP logo on page 62 Remove ink from your skin and clothing Follow these instructions to the exterior of the HP Photosmart does not require cleaning. Hold the print cartridge with an abrasive soap. Related ...topics "Clean the print cartridges" on top, and insert the print cartridge back into the back of the HP Photosmart. Warm or hot water can set the ink...
... clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with the HP logo on page 62 Remove ink from your skin and clothing Follow these instructions to the exterior of the HP Photosmart does not require cleaning. Hold the print cartridge with an abrasive soap. Related ...topics "Clean the print cartridges" on top, and insert the print cartridge back into the back of the HP Photosmart. Warm or hot water can set the ink...
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... Supplies. You will see the printed documentation that came with the HP Photosmart. To order print cartridges from the Print Properties dialog box. The print cartridge reorder numbers appear. 4. HP sends detailed printer information, including model number, serial number, and ink supply levels, to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. 3. you deleted...
... Supplies. You will see the printed documentation that came with the HP Photosmart. To order print cartridges from the Print Properties dialog box. The print cartridge reorder numbers appear. 4. HP sends detailed printer information, including model number, serial number, and ink supply levels, to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. 3. you deleted...