Windows Help
Page 8
... Eye Removal feature On or Off. Indicates that an unknown ink cartridge is turned on, the HP Photosmart automatically corrects red eye coloring in the photo currently shown on whether you access your card or storage device. Overview Display sleep... settings. When the feature is inserted. If the ink level for more than 50% full. Shows that an HP bt450, Printer and PC Adapter with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology is turned off completely. NOTE: The ink level icons will only... do not appear on when you want to different positions. Indicates that a problem occurred.
... Eye Removal feature On or Off. Indicates that an unknown ink cartridge is turned on, the HP Photosmart automatically corrects red eye coloring in the photo currently shown on whether you access your card or storage device. Overview Display sleep... settings. When the feature is inserted. If the ink level for more than 50% full. Shows that an HP bt450, Printer and PC Adapter with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology is turned off completely. NOTE: The ink level icons will only... do not appear on when you want to different positions. Indicates that a problem occurred.
Windows Help
Page 12
... detailed instructions on using the HP Photosmart. HP Photosmart 2600 series printer User Guide Basics Guide The Basics Guide contains an overview of the HP Photosmart, including stepby-step instructions for setting up and using all features of the HP Photosmart. • The Troubleshooting topic...from the HP Web site. If you have problems during setup, check the Setup Guide for troubleshooting information, or see "Troubleshooting" on performing common tasks. • The HP Photosmart overview topic provides general information about setting up the HP Photosmart and installing ...
... detailed instructions on using the HP Photosmart. HP Photosmart 2600 series printer User Guide Basics Guide The Basics Guide contains an overview of the HP Photosmart, including stepby-step instructions for setting up and using all features of the HP Photosmart. • The Troubleshooting topic...from the HP Web site. If you have problems during setup, check the Setup Guide for troubleshooting information, or see "Troubleshooting" on performing common tasks. • The HP Photosmart overview topic provides general information about setting up the HP Photosmart and installing ...
Windows Help
Page 84
... print a self-test report before you replace the ink cartridges. If the color blocks still show print quality problems after cleaning the print head, align the printer using the procedure described in "Align the printer" on page 90. You can also print forms such as ruled papers and... print quality problems after cleaning and aligning, contact HP support. • History log: contains information that might be used for diagnostic purposes if you need to print self-test reports. Print reports and forms 9 Print reports and forms The HP Photosmart enables you to call HP support. This...
... print a self-test report before you replace the ink cartridges. If the color blocks still show print quality problems after cleaning the print head, align the printer using the procedure described in "Align the printer" on page 90. You can also print forms such as ruled papers and... print quality problems after cleaning and aligning, contact HP support. • History log: contains information that might be used for diagnostic purposes if you need to print self-test reports. Print reports and forms 9 Print reports and forms The HP Photosmart enables you to call HP support. This...
Windows Help
Page 90
...want to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. If print quality problems persist after aligning the printer, try the alignment again. Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the input tray. 2. Touch Tools. 4. Touch Align Printer. 5. NOTE: If you are replacing.... the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Repeat steps 3 through any of the blocks of color. The HP Photosmart also aligns the print head during the initial setup. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. To align the printer from the...
...want to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. If print quality problems persist after aligning the printer, try the alignment again. Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the input tray. 2. Touch Tools. 4. Touch Align Printer. 5. NOTE: If you are replacing.... the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Repeat steps 3 through any of the blocks of color. The HP Photosmart also aligns the print head during the initial setup. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. To align the printer from the...
Windows Help
Page 91
... the self-test report shows streaking or white lines through any of the blocks of color. Follow the prompts until you can also open the Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog box. Recycle or discard the page. Do not ...HP Photosmart 90 Maintain the HP Photosmart The HP Photosmart cleans the print head and prints a page that says a cartridge is covering the ink cartridge contacts or the ink cartridge slot, then reinstall the ink cartridge. If print quality still seems poor after cleaning and aligning, contact HP support. Click Align the Printer. If print quality problems...
... the self-test report shows streaking or white lines through any of the blocks of color. Follow the prompts until you can also open the Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog box. Recycle or discard the page. Do not ...HP Photosmart 90 Maintain the HP Photosmart The HP Photosmart cleans the print head and prints a page that says a cartridge is covering the ink cartridge contacts or the ink cartridge slot, then reinstall the ink cartridge. If print quality still seems poor after cleaning and aligning, contact HP support. Click Align the Printer. If print quality problems...
Windows Help
Page 103
... contains the following topics: • The HP Photosmart will not turn on • I connected the USB cable, but I am having problems using a power strip, make sure the power strip is on Cause: The HP Photosmart is firmly connected to both the HP Photosmart and the power adapter. Solution: •... The wrong measurements are showing in menus on the display • I received a message on the display that the printer alignment failed • I received a message on the display about a paper jam or a blocked print head assembly The HP Photosmart will not turn on . Reinstall the...
... contains the following topics: • The HP Photosmart will not turn on • I connected the USB cable, but I am having problems using a power strip, make sure the power strip is on Cause: The HP Photosmart is firmly connected to both the HP Photosmart and the power adapter. Solution: •... The wrong measurements are showing in menus on the display • I received a message on the display that the printer alignment failed • I received a message on the display about a paper jam or a blocked print head assembly The HP Photosmart will not turn on . Reinstall the...
Windows Help
Page 110
...8226; The computer is unable to discover the HP Photosmart • The Printer not Found screen appears during installation The computer is turned off . Troubleshooting Cause: The HP Photosmart is unable to discover the HP Photosmart Cause: Cables are not connected properly. Cause: ...troubleshooting This section addresses problems you might encounter setting up the HP Photosmart and connecting it to the computer. Wired network setup troubleshooting 109 Verify that came with the HP Photosmart. Solution: Turn the HP Photosmart on . Cause: The HP Photosmart is not properly ...
...8226; The computer is unable to discover the HP Photosmart • The Printer not Found screen appears during installation The computer is turned off . Troubleshooting Cause: The HP Photosmart is unable to discover the HP Photosmart Cause: Cables are not connected properly. Cause: ...troubleshooting This section addresses problems you might encounter setting up the HP Photosmart and connecting it to the computer. Wired network setup troubleshooting 109 Verify that came with the HP Photosmart. Solution: Turn the HP Photosmart on . Cause: The HP Photosmart is not properly ...
Windows Help
Page 114
...For more information, see : • "Clean the print head" on page 90 • "Print a self-test report" on page 83 • "Align the printer" on the HP Photosmart is too close to the print head during printing, the ink might be cleaned. Make sure the paper lays flat in the input tray... up from the input tray Ink is bleeding or smearing Cause: The paper type is flat. Solution: Use HP Premium Papers or any problems. If the color blocks show print quality problems, perform a printer alignment. Cause: The print head needs to match the type of paper loaded in the report for any other...
...For more information, see : • "Clean the print head" on page 90 • "Print a self-test report" on page 83 • "Align the printer" on the HP Photosmart is too close to the print head during printing, the ink might be cleaned. Make sure the paper lays flat in the input tray... up from the input tray Ink is bleeding or smearing Cause: The paper type is flat. Solution: Use HP Premium Papers or any problems. If the color blocks show print quality problems, perform a printer alignment. Cause: The print head needs to match the type of paper loaded in the report for any other...
Windows Help
Page 115
.... The text edges are jagged Cause: The font is able to help . Genuine HP ink cartridges are using non-HP ink. When selecting a font, look for any problems. If the color blocks show print quality problems, perform a printer alignment. Solution: HP recommends that the HP Photosmart is a custom size. For more information, see : "Information on paper" on page 89...
.... The text edges are jagged Cause: The font is able to help . Genuine HP ink cartridges are using non-HP ink. When selecting a font, look for any problems. If the color blocks show print quality problems, perform a printer alignment. Solution: HP recommends that the HP Photosmart is a custom size. For more information, see : "Information on paper" on page 89...
Windows Help
Page 116
... loading glossy photo paper, load the paper with the HP Photosmart or another software application to decrease the amount of non-HP ink. Printer service or repairs required as Best, Maximum dpi, or High Resolution. Check the color blocks in the HP Photosmart. If the problem persists, use of non-HP ink will not be cleaned. For example, if...
... loading glossy photo paper, load the paper with the HP Photosmart or another software application to decrease the amount of non-HP ink. Printer service or repairs required as Best, Maximum dpi, or High Resolution. Check the color blocks in the HP Photosmart. If the problem persists, use of non-HP ink will not be cleaned. For example, if...
Windows Help
Page 117
... 116 Troubleshooting Solution: Load high-quality paper in the report for any problems. If the color blocks show print quality problems, perform a printer alignment. For best results when printing images, use the software you are printing on the HP Photosmart is flat. Go to : www.hp.com/support If prompted, choose your image do not print at...
... 116 Troubleshooting Solution: Load high-quality paper in the report for any problems. If the color blocks show print quality problems, perform a printer alignment. For best results when printing images, use the software you are printing on the HP Photosmart is flat. Go to : www.hp.com/support If prompted, choose your image do not print at...
Windows Help
Page 118
...117 Solution: Change the paper type setting to be cleaned. Check the color blocks in the report for the HP Photosmart. Go to rotate your image 180 degrees so that is set too low. If the problem persists, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. For more information, see : "Set the ... for printing" on page 51 Cause: The print head needs to match the type of the page. Solution: Use HP Premium Papers or any problems. If the color blocks show print quality problems, perform a printer alignment. For more information, see : • "Clean the print head" on page 90 • "Print a ...
...117 Solution: Change the paper type setting to be cleaned. Check the color blocks in the report for the HP Photosmart. Go to rotate your image 180 degrees so that is set too low. If the problem persists, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. For more information, see : "Set the ... for printing" on page 51 Cause: The print head needs to match the type of the page. Solution: Use HP Premium Papers or any problems. If the color blocks show print quality problems, perform a printer alignment. For more information, see : • "Clean the print head" on page 90 • "Print a ...
Windows Help
Page 119
... setting to rotate your image 180 degrees so that is flat. If the problem persists, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. For example, if you are printing on facing down . Cause: The Paper Type setting is not suitable for the HP Photosmart. Always make sure the paper you are printing on calling for the... High Resolution. For more information, see : • "Clean the print head" on page 90 • "Print a self-test report" on page 83 • "Align the printer" on page 89 Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy Cause: The paper type is incorrect.
... setting to rotate your image 180 degrees so that is flat. If the problem persists, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. For example, if you are printing on facing down . Cause: The Paper Type setting is not suitable for the HP Photosmart. Always make sure the paper you are printing on calling for the... High Resolution. For more information, see : • "Clean the print head" on page 90 • "Print a self-test report" on page 83 • "Align the printer" on page 89 Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy Cause: The paper type is incorrect.
Windows Help
Page 122
...materials), and then turn the HP Photosmart on the HP Photosmart. Plug the power cord back in, and then press the On button to the HP Photosmart, check the status of the printer driver has changed. Print troubleshooting 121 Solution: If the HP Photosmart is turned off , and ... the HP Photosmart and plugged into a power outlet. Troubleshooting Solution: Turn the HP Photosmart off . Cause: The computer is firmly connected to turn on the top of the HP Photosmart. For more information, see: "Communication problems over a USB connection" on page 97 Cause: The HP Photosmart is ...
...materials), and then turn the HP Photosmart on the HP Photosmart. Plug the power cord back in, and then press the On button to the HP Photosmart, check the status of the printer driver has changed. Print troubleshooting 121 Solution: If the HP Photosmart is turned off , and ... the HP Photosmart and plugged into a power outlet. Troubleshooting Solution: Turn the HP Photosmart off . Cause: The computer is firmly connected to turn on the top of the HP Photosmart. For more information, see: "Communication problems over a USB connection" on page 97 Cause: The HP Photosmart is ...
Windows Help
Page 124
... For more information, see : "Communication problems over a USB connection" on page 99 Cause: The print head assembly has stalled. Make sure the USB cable is connected to the HP Photosmart and the computer as the default printer to the HP Photosmart, check the status of paper. If the...are blocking the print head assembly (including any objects that the printer is out of the HP Photosmart. For more information, see : "Clear paper jams" on page 97 Cause: The HP Photosmart has a paper jam. Cause: The HP Photosmart is automatically selected when you sent a print job to ensure ...
... For more information, see : "Communication problems over a USB connection" on page 99 Cause: The print head assembly has stalled. Make sure the USB cable is connected to the HP Photosmart and the computer as the default printer to the HP Photosmart, check the status of paper. If the...are blocking the print head assembly (including any objects that the printer is out of the HP Photosmart. For more information, see : "Clear paper jams" on page 97 Cause: The HP Photosmart has a paper jam. Cause: The HP Photosmart is automatically selected when you sent a print job to ensure ...
Windows Help
Page 166
...network settings 27 after the support period 153 align printer 89 B blocked print head 104 Bluetooth accessibility 18 connect to the HP Photosmart 17 passkey authentication 18 print from a computer 20...802.3 wired 31 Bluetooth 33 general information 31 connect wired network (Ethernet) 23 connection problems device not found 142 device address (Bluetooth) 33 device name (Bluetooth) 33 disconnected ...cable 23 choose paper 39 clean ink cartridge contacts 90 print head 90 color dull 117 smeared 115 color graphics display 7 color tone, change measurements 104 sleep state 7 DNS server (802.3 wired...
...network settings 27 after the support period 153 align printer 89 B blocked print head 104 Bluetooth accessibility 18 connect to the HP Photosmart 17 passkey authentication 18 print from a computer 20...802.3 wired 31 Bluetooth 33 general information 31 connect wired network (Ethernet) 23 connection problems device not found 142 device address (Bluetooth) 33 device name (Bluetooth) 33 disconnected ...cable 23 choose paper 39 clean ink cartridge contacts 90 print head 90 color dull 117 smeared 115 color graphics display 7 color tone, change measurements 104 sleep state 7 DNS server (802.3 wired...
Windows Help
Page 167
fax problems poor print quality 113 smeared ink 113 file invalid name 136 supported formats 136 unreadable ...77 rotate 78 zoom 77 improper shutdown 142 ink drying time 139 empty 145 low 126 replace soon 149 sprays inside HP Photosmart 126 ink cartridge failure 145 ink cartridges check ink levels 85 clean contacts 90 damaged 145 empty 145 error message 149...45 iron-on transfers 47 labels 47 legal paper 42 letter paper 42 transparencies 47 M MAC address 31 maintenance align printer 89 check ink levels 85 clean print head 90 replace ink cartridges 86 restore factory defaults 15 self-test report 83...
fax problems poor print quality 113 smeared ink 113 file invalid name 136 supported formats 136 unreadable ...77 rotate 78 zoom 77 improper shutdown 142 ink drying time 139 empty 145 low 126 replace soon 149 sprays inside HP Photosmart 126 ink cartridge failure 145 ink cartridges check ink levels 85 clean contacts 90 damaged 145 empty 145 error message 149...45 iron-on transfers 47 labels 47 legal paper 42 letter paper 42 transparencies 47 M MAC address 31 maintenance align printer 89 check ink levels 85 clean print head 90 replace ink cartridges 86 restore factory defaults 15 self-test report 83...
Windows Help
Page 168
...specifications 157 photos add a frame 77 add color effect 77 adjust brightness 77 crop 77 e-mail 74 flip horizontal 77 ink sprays 126 missing 135 print borderless 56 print on photo paper 57 remove red-eye 77 rotate 78 send using HP Photosmart 74 share 74 zoom 77 poor fax printout...brightness 53 color tone 53 layout 52 orientation 52 paper size 50 paper type 51 print quality 112 quality 52 reduce/enlarge 53 resizing options 53 resolution 52 saturation 53 speed 52 printer found screen, Windows 25 printer sharing Mac 21 Windows 21 printer, align 89 Printing Shortcuts tab 54 problems error messages...
...specifications 157 photos add a frame 77 add color effect 77 adjust brightness 77 crop 77 e-mail 74 flip horizontal 77 ink sprays 126 missing 135 print borderless 56 print on photo paper 57 remove red-eye 77 rotate 78 send using HP Photosmart 74 share 74 zoom 77 poor fax printout...brightness 53 color tone 53 layout 52 orientation 52 paper size 50 paper type 51 print quality 112 quality 52 reduce/enlarge 53 resizing options 53 resolution 52 saturation 53 speed 52 printer found screen, Windows 25 printer sharing Mac 21 Windows 21 printer, align 89 Printing Shortcuts tab 54 problems error messages...