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...Software installation troubleshooting 83 Print quality troubleshooting...87 Print troubleshooting...94 Memory card troubleshooting 102 CD/DVD print 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...
...Software installation troubleshooting 83 Print quality troubleshooting...87 Print troubleshooting...94 Memory card troubleshooting 102 CD/DVD print 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...
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HP Photosmart 2600 series printer User Guide Basics Guide The Basics Guide contains an overview of the onscreen Help, show you might not be found in order. If you have problems during setup, check the Setup Guide for troubleshooting information, or see "Troubleshooting" on using the HP Photosmart... HP Photosmart overview topic provides general information about setting up the HP Photosmart and installing software. Install the software to load paper, insert a memory card, and replace ink. www.hp.com/support HP Photosmart animations The HP Photosmart animations...
HP Photosmart 2600 series printer User Guide Basics Guide The Basics Guide contains an overview of the onscreen Help, show you might not be found in order. If you have problems during setup, check the Setup Guide for troubleshooting information, or see "Troubleshooting" on using the HP Photosmart... HP Photosmart overview topic provides general information about setting up the HP Photosmart and installing software. Install the software to load paper, insert a memory card, and replace ink. www.hp.com/support HP Photosmart animations The HP Photosmart animations...
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... print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is the selected printer. 4. In the Print Quality drop-down list, click More, and then select the appropriate paper type. 7. When printing two-sided pages, make sure to use it is thick enough so that the HP Photosmart will print, click Resolution. 8. HP recommends using high-quality...
... print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is the selected printer. 4. In the Print Quality drop-down list, click More, and then select the appropriate paper type. 7. When printing two-sided pages, make sure to use it is thick enough so that the HP Photosmart will print, click Resolution. 8. HP recommends using high-quality...
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...3-Up, and then press the OK button. If you can use the HP Photosmart Software installed on separate pages. • Press the button to print, do one of 1-Up. Before transferring photos to print, you installed with the HP Photosmart. When you see a photo you want to your computer, you print... them. The software opens on your computer to remove the memory card from your computer 50 Use the photo...
...3-Up, and then press the OK button. If you can use the HP Photosmart Software installed on separate pages. • Press the button to print, do one of 1-Up. Before transferring photos to print, you installed with the HP Photosmart. When you see a photo you want to your computer, you print... them. The software opens on your computer to remove the memory card from your computer 50 Use the photo...
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... and insert it . Insert your memory card into the appropriate slot on the HP Photosmart. Share photos using your computer You can remove redness so that has the HP Photosmart Software installed on the memory card. Press the OK button to select the photo you make... to your computer, you want to edit. 4. The software opens on the control panel. Edit photos using HP Photosmart Software 51 Remove red-eye The flash on a camera (especially on older model cameras) can use the HP Photosmart Software installed on your computer to transfer photos from a memory card ...
... and insert it . Insert your memory card into the appropriate slot on the HP Photosmart. Share photos using your computer You can remove redness so that has the HP Photosmart Software installed on the memory card. Press the OK button to select the photo you make... to your computer, you want to edit. 4. The software opens on the control panel. Edit photos using HP Photosmart Software 51 Remove red-eye The flash on a camera (especially on older model cameras) can use the HP Photosmart Software installed on your computer to transfer photos from a memory card ...
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... a computer that has the HP Photosmart Software installed on your computer. 2. To share photos 1. Click Share, and then follow the onscreen prompts to transfer your photos to an online photo album, or ordering prints through an online photo-finishing service. HP Photosmart Share lets you need to...from your digital camera and insert it . The software opens on it in the appropriate memory card slot on the HP Photosmart. Photos 52 Use the photo features Insert a memory card into the appropriate slot on the HP Photosmart. Chapter 8 Before transferring photos to your computer,...
... a computer that has the HP Photosmart Software installed on your computer. 2. To share photos 1. Click Share, and then follow the onscreen prompts to transfer your photos to an online photo album, or ordering prints through an online photo-finishing service. HP Photosmart Share lets you need to...from your digital camera and insert it . The software opens on it in the appropriate memory card slot on the HP Photosmart. Photos 52 Use the photo features Insert a memory card into the appropriate slot on the HP Photosmart. Chapter 8 Before transferring photos to your computer,...
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..., some portions of the shopping links on the page. 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 HP Photosmart Software on your computer or through the Print Properties dialog box on your...
..., some portions of the shopping links on the page. 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 HP Photosmart Software on your computer or through the Print Properties dialog box on your...
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... smoothly. NOTE: Ink from the HP Photosmart Software 1. NOTE: You can easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you want to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. With the tri-color print cartridge and photo print cartridge installed, you print with print cartridges 59... In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to print regular text documents, swap ...
... smoothly. NOTE: Ink from the HP Photosmart Software 1. NOTE: You can easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you want to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. With the tri-color print cartridge and photo print cartridge installed, you print with print cartridges 59... In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to print regular text documents, swap ...
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... A4 unused plain white paper loaded in the input tray when you install a new print cartridge. To align the print cartridges from the HP Photosmart Software 1. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. NOTE: If you do not need to Print Settings, and then... when prompted to align and calibrate the print cartridges every time you align the printer, the alignment will not prompt you to ensure excellent print quality. The Printer Toolbox appears. Make sure you have colored paper loaded in the input tray, and then press OK. 2. Load letter,...
... A4 unused plain white paper loaded in the input tray when you install a new print cartridge. To align the print cartridges from the HP Photosmart Software 1. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. NOTE: If you do not need to Print Settings, and then... when prompted to align and calibrate the print cartridges every time you align the printer, the alignment will not prompt you to ensure excellent print quality. The Printer Toolbox appears. Make sure you have colored paper loaded in the input tray, and then press OK. 2. Load letter,...
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...Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Click the Device Services tab. 4. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. The Printer Toolbox appears. 3. Before cleaning the print cartridge contacts, remove the print cartridge and verify that nothing is muddy after installing... you to check a print cartridge after you are satisfied with the quality of color or when a color is covering the print cartridge contacts, then reinstall the print cartridge. Maintain the HP Photosmart Chapter 9 3. Click the Device Services tab. 4.
...Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Click the Device Services tab. 4. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. The Printer Toolbox appears. 3. Before cleaning the print cartridge contacts, remove the print cartridge and verify that nothing is muddy after installing... you to check a print cartridge after you are satisfied with the quality of color or when a color is covering the print cartridge contacts, then reinstall the print cartridge. Maintain the HP Photosmart Chapter 9 3. Click the Device Services tab. 4.
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...or bottled water (tap water might accumulate inside the device. CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Lightly press down on page 64 Clean the area around the ink ... the software you out of debris might contain contaminants that will not come apart or leave fibers. The print carriage moves to see streaks and smudges on a piece of the HP Photosmart. 3.... ink streaks and smudges on the HP Photosmart and open the print cartridge door. When debris gets on the print cartridges, it towards you installed with the HP Photosmart. To clean the area around the...
...or bottled water (tap water might accumulate inside the device. CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Lightly press down on page 64 Clean the area around the ink ... the software you out of debris might contain contaminants that will not come apart or leave fibers. The print carriage moves to see streaks and smudges on a piece of the HP Photosmart. 3.... ink streaks and smudges on the HP Photosmart and open the print cartridge door. When debris gets on the print cartridges, it towards you installed with the HP Photosmart. To clean the area around the...
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Try connecting it might need to see "Memory card troubleshooting" on the HP Photosmart. • Check the USB cable. Make Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 69 11 Troubleshooting This section contains the following topics: • Troubleshooting tips • Hardware setup troubleshooting • Software installation troubleshooting • Print quality troubleshooting • Print troubleshooting • Memory card troubleshooting • CD...
Try connecting it might need to see "Memory card troubleshooting" on the HP Photosmart. • Check the USB cable. Make Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 69 11 Troubleshooting This section contains the following topics: • Troubleshooting tips • Hardware setup troubleshooting • Software installation troubleshooting • Print quality troubleshooting • Print troubleshooting • Memory card troubleshooting • CD...
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...that is plugged into a USB port on , try restarting your computer. After you plan to purchase. When you installed with most paper types. Chapter 11 sure the other printers or scanners. Find a paper type that is on your computer. In addition, follow these tips: • Do...connecting the USB cable to work well with the HP Photosmart and then install it again. If the hub is heavily textured. After the cable is connected properly, turn the HP Photosmart off and then on again. • If necessary, remove the software you have finished printing, return any unused photo ...
...that is plugged into a USB port on , try restarting your computer. After you plan to purchase. When you installed with most paper types. Chapter 11 sure the other printers or scanners. Find a paper type that is on your computer. In addition, follow these tips: • Do...connecting the USB cable to work well with the HP Photosmart and then install it again. If the hub is heavily textured. After the cable is connected properly, turn the HP Photosmart off and then on again. • If necessary, remove the software you have finished printing, return any unused photo ...
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..., but I am having problems using a USB cable before the software installation screen prompts you to a power supply. Troubleshooting 80 Troubleshooting Uninstall the software (if you align the printer, the alignment will not turn on Cause: The HP Photosmart is connected to your computer. 4. NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the input tray when you have...
..., but I am having problems using a USB cable before the software installation screen prompts you to a power supply. Troubleshooting 80 Troubleshooting Uninstall the software (if you align the printer, the alignment will not turn on Cause: The HP Photosmart is connected to your computer. 4. NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the input tray when you have...
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... Connecting the USB cable before the software was connected before prompted can cause errors. Hardware setup troubleshooting 81 Troubleshooting Or, try plugging the HP Photosmart directly into a switched outlet, make sure the switch is firmly connected to both the HP Photosmart and the power adapter. Cause: ...You pressed the On button too quickly. Solution: The HP Photosmart might not respond if you might be a problem with my computer Cause: The USB cable was installed. If you press the On button...
... Connecting the USB cable before the software was connected before prompted can cause errors. Hardware setup troubleshooting 81 Troubleshooting Or, try plugging the HP Photosmart directly into a switched outlet, make sure the switch is firmly connected to both the HP Photosmart and the power adapter. Cause: ...You pressed the On button too quickly. Solution: The HP Photosmart might not respond if you might be a problem with my computer Cause: The USB cable was installed. If you press the On button...
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... cable into a power outlet. The HP Photosmart does not print Cause: The HP Photosmart and computer are installed properly and have installed the software, connecting your computer and the other . For more information, see: "Communication problems over a USB connection" on installing the software and connecting the USB cable, see : "Work with the HP Photosmart. During installation, do not plug in the USB...
... cable into a power outlet. The HP Photosmart does not print Cause: The HP Photosmart and computer are installed properly and have installed the software, connecting your computer and the other . For more information, see: "Communication problems over a USB connection" on installing the software and connecting the USB cable, see : "Work with the HP Photosmart. During installation, do not plug in the USB...
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...indicating that the USB connection is not assigned to install the software. A red X indicates that an unknown error has occurred • The registration screen does not appear • Uninstall and reinstall the software • Missing HP Photosmart Software When I received a message that the USB connection... insert the CD-ROM into my computer's CD-ROM drive, nothing happens Cause: The installation failed to run automatically, you might encounter while setting up the HP Photosmart software. Solution: Load paper in the input tray. To start it manually. For more information...
...indicating that the USB connection is not assigned to install the software. A red X indicates that an unknown error has occurred • The registration screen does not appear • Uninstall and reinstall the software • Missing HP Photosmart Software When I received a message that the USB connection... insert the CD-ROM into my computer's CD-ROM drive, nothing happens Cause: The installation failed to run automatically, you might encounter while setting up the HP Photosmart software. Solution: Load paper in the input tray. To start it manually. For more information...
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...not enough available memory on your computer is turned on and is connected to the HP Photosmart. • The software that came with the HP Photosmart was not installed correctly. • The software that came with the HP Photosmart. Use only one memory card. Solution: Make sure your computer to appear. •... a USB connection" on page 69 Out of the Compact Flash card faces up and should be readable as you installed the software that came with the HP Photosmart is not turned on the memory card. Solution: Close some applications and try the task again. Solution: Remove all...
...not enough available memory on your computer is turned on and is connected to the HP Photosmart. • The software that came with the HP Photosmart was not installed correctly. • The software that came with the HP Photosmart. Use only one memory card. Solution: Make sure your computer to appear. •... a USB connection" on page 69 Out of the Compact Flash card faces up and should be readable as you installed the software that came with the HP Photosmart is not turned on the memory card. Solution: Close some applications and try the task again. Solution: Remove all...
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... sure you can further reduce power consumption by holding down the On button for setting up the HP Photosmart and installing software. If you have problems during setup, see Troubleshooting in the last section of the Setup Guide,... or see "Troubleshooting and support" on page 14 in this guide. • Onscreen Help The onscreen Help provides detailed instructions on features of power is turned on, the HP Photosmart automatically corrects red eye coloring in the HP Photosmart...
... sure you can further reduce power consumption by holding down the On button for setting up the HP Photosmart and installing software. If you have problems during setup, see Troubleshooting in the last section of the Setup Guide,... or see "Troubleshooting and support" on page 14 in this guide. • Onscreen Help The onscreen Help provides detailed instructions on features of power is turned on, the HP Photosmart automatically corrects red eye coloring in the HP Photosmart...
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... reinstall the software. Disconnect the HP Photosmart from your computer. 5. Many issues are caused when the HP Photosmart is installed on Cause: The HP Photosmart is provided for the HP Photosmart. Make sure to remove them properly using a USB cable before the software installation screen prompts... just Control Panel). 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. 4. NOTE: It is incomplete, or if you disconnect the HP Photosmart before prompted by the software installation screen. To uninstall from the computer. 2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs (or click Uninstall a program). 3. ...
... reinstall the software. Disconnect the HP Photosmart from your computer. 5. Many issues are caused when the HP Photosmart is installed on Cause: The HP Photosmart is provided for the HP Photosmart. Make sure to remove them properly using a USB cable before the software installation screen prompts... just Control Panel). 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. 4. NOTE: It is incomplete, or if you disconnect the HP Photosmart before prompted by the software installation screen. To uninstall from the computer. 2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs (or click Uninstall a program). 3. ...