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... with ink cartridges...102 Replace the ink cartridges 102 Align the printer...105 Clean the print head...106 Clean the ink cartridge contacts 107 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 108 Clean the HP Photosmart...108 Self-maintenance sounds...109 Reduce energy consumption when the HP Photosmart is off 109 Turn off the HP Photosmart...109 11 Shop for ink supplies...
... with ink cartridges...102 Replace the ink cartridges 102 Align the printer...105 Clean the print head...106 Clean the ink cartridge contacts 107 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 108 Clean the HP Photosmart...108 Self-maintenance sounds...109 Reduce energy consumption when the HP Photosmart is off 109 Turn off the HP Photosmart...109 11 Shop for ink supplies...
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..., insert a memory card or connect a storage device, or access the HP Photosmart from a connected computer. When the feature is turned off completely. The color of the icon corresponds to the color of the ink cartridge, and the fill level of inactivity. Shows that an HP bt450, Printer and PC Adapter with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology is less...
..., insert a memory card or connect a storage device, or access the HP Photosmart from a connected computer. When the feature is turned off completely. The color of the icon corresponds to the color of the ink cartridge, and the fill level of inactivity. Shows that an HP bt450, Printer and PC Adapter with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology is less...
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... is connected to factory defaults. In this case you can check the printer status, as well as indicated by default, as the estimated amount of the HP Photosmart. Reset Bluetooth settings on the front of ink remaining in your computer A Bluetooth connection provides a quick and easy way... to be Not visible 1. Use a Bluetooth® connection to print from your ink cartridges. 24 Finish setting up the HP Photosmart Touch Not visible. However, if the HP Photosmart is not visible on the screen, touch or to scroll through all of the Bluetooth settings on ...
... is connected to factory defaults. In this case you can check the printer status, as well as indicated by default, as the estimated amount of the HP Photosmart. Reset Bluetooth settings on the front of ink remaining in your computer A Bluetooth connection provides a quick and easy way... to be Not visible 1. Use a Bluetooth® connection to print from your ink cartridges. 24 Finish setting up the HP Photosmart Touch Not visible. However, if the HP Photosmart is not visible on the screen, touch or to scroll through all of the Bluetooth settings on ...
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... on page 175 or in the printer driver. It might result in curled paper that has a heavy texture or does not accept ink can jam the HP Photosmart or repel the ink. • Multi-part forms, such as linen. They can cause printed images to smear. • Envelopes with HP inkjet devices). • Highly textured stock, such...
... on page 175 or in the printer driver. It might result in curled paper that has a heavy texture or does not accept ink can jam the HP Photosmart or repel the ink. • Multi-part forms, such as linen. They can cause printed images to smear. • Envelopes with HP inkjet devices). • Highly textured stock, such...
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.... This helps to prevent wasting paper and ink on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. To preview your printout by adjusting the Saturation, Brightness, or Color Tone options. Print Change the print settings... this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. On the File menu in your print job You can change the saturation, brightness, or color tone 1. Make sure the HP Photosmart is the selected printer. 4. In the Basic Options area, click ...
.... This helps to prevent wasting paper and ink on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. To preview your printout by adjusting the Saturation, Brightness, or Color Tone options. Print Change the print settings... this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. On the File menu in your print job You can change the saturation, brightness, or color tone 1. Make sure the HP Photosmart is the selected printer. 4. In the Basic Options area, click ...
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...Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Chapter 7 To print on plain paper. Ink dries slower on film than on transparencies 1. Check the spacing for inkjet printers. Display the print settings, and click the Features tab. Make sure the HP Photosmart is the selected printer. 4. In ... TIP: If you are printing on labels or envelopes With the HP Photosmart, you allow enough time for transparencies to the light. NOTE: The HP Photosmart automatically waits for the ink to dry before releasing them later without scratching the original, click ...
...Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Chapter 7 To print on plain paper. Ink dries slower on film than on transparencies 1. Check the spacing for inkjet printers. Display the print settings, and click the Features tab. Make sure the HP Photosmart is the selected printer. 4. In ... TIP: If you are printing on labels or envelopes With the HP Photosmart, you allow enough time for transparencies to the light. NOTE: The HP Photosmart automatically waits for the ink to dry before releasing them later without scratching the original, click ...
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... color blocks still show print quality problems after cleaning the print head, align the printer using the procedure described in "Align the printer" on several aspects of the six installed cartridges. You can also print forms such as ruled papers and checklists. The HP Photosmart ... information. • Revision information: includes the firmware version number. • Ink delivery system information: displays the approximate ink level of each installed ink cartridge, the status of each ink cartridge, the date each cartridge was installed, and the date each cartridge will...
... color blocks still show print quality problems after cleaning the print head, align the printer using the procedure described in "Align the printer" on several aspects of the six installed cartridges. You can also print forms such as ruled papers and checklists. The HP Photosmart ... information. • Revision information: includes the firmware version number. • Ink delivery system information: displays the approximate ink level of each installed ink cartridge, the status of each ink cartridge, the date each cartridge was installed, and the date each cartridge will...
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... HP Photosmart Maintain the HP Photosmart In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. This section contains the following topics: • Replace the ink cartridges • Align the printer • Clean the print head • Clean the ink cartridge contacts • Remove ink from the HP Photosmart, you do not already have replacement ink cartridges for the ink...
... HP Photosmart Maintain the HP Photosmart In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. This section contains the following topics: • Replace the ink cartridges • Align the printer • Clean the print head • Clean the ink cartridge contacts • Remove ink from the HP Photosmart, you do not already have replacement ink cartridges for the ink...
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... aligning and cleaning, contact HP support. Related topics "Shop for ink supplies" on calling for technical support. 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. Work with ink cartridges 105 Maintain the HP Photosmart You might have colored paper loaded in the input...
... aligning and cleaning, contact HP support. Related topics "Shop for ink supplies" on calling for technical support. 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. Work with ink cartridges 105 Maintain the HP Photosmart You might have colored paper loaded in the input...
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... report shows streaking or white lines through any of the blocks of color. Touch Clean Print Head. The HP Photosmart cleans the print head and prints a page that you are satisfied with the quality of the ink nozzles on the display. 3. The Printer Toolbox appears. 3. Click the Device Services tab. 4. Click Clean the Print Head...
... report shows streaking or white lines through any of the blocks of color. Touch Clean Print Head. The HP Photosmart cleans the print head and prints a page that you are satisfied with the quality of the ink nozzles on the display. 3. The Printer Toolbox appears. 3. Click the Device Services tab. 4. Click Clean the Print Head...
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...of -warranty date on the bottom. Related topics "Align the printer" on page 105 Clean the ink cartridge contacts Clean the copper-colored ink cartridge contacts if all ink cartridges are installed and a message appears on the display that says...colored contacts with ink cartridges 107 Maintain the HP Photosmart Work with your hands or anything other than 30 minutes. 4. NOTE: Hold the ink cartridge by its handle. Before cleaning the ink cartridge contacts, remove the ink cartridge and verify that can damage the ink cartridge or the HP Photosmart. Remove and clean each ink...
...of -warranty date on the bottom. Related topics "Align the printer" on page 105 Clean the ink cartridge contacts Clean the copper-colored ink cartridge contacts if all ink cartridges are installed and a message appears on the display that says...colored contacts with ink cartridges 107 Maintain the HP Photosmart Work with your hands or anything other than 30 minutes. 4. NOTE: Hold the ink cartridge by its handle. Before cleaning the ink cartridge contacts, remove the ink cartridge and verify that can damage the ink cartridge or the HP Photosmart. Remove and clean each ink...
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... place. 8. CAUTION: To avoid damage to wipe dust, smudges, and stains off the case. Remove ink from fabric. Maintain the HP Photosmart 1 Copper-colored contacts 7. Wash the fabric in cold water and use alcohol or alcohol-based cleaning products. Repeat if necessary for Inkjet Printers and All-in-Ones (Q6260A) that provides everything needed to remove...
... place. 8. CAUTION: To avoid damage to wipe dust, smudges, and stains off the case. Remove ink from fabric. Maintain the HP Photosmart 1 Copper-colored contacts 7. Wash the fabric in cold water and use alcohol or alcohol-based cleaning products. Repeat if necessary for Inkjet Printers and All-in-Ones (Q6260A) that provides everything needed to remove...
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.... You will see the printed documentation that came with the HP Photosmart. Shop for ink supplies 111 Shop for the HP Photosmart, go to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. HP sends detailed printer information, including model number, serial number, and ink supply levels, to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. The supplies you need (options vary by country/region...
.... You will see the printed documentation that came with the HP Photosmart. Shop for ink supplies 111 Shop for the HP Photosmart, go to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. HP sends detailed printer information, including model number, serial number, and ink supply levels, to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. The supplies you need (options vary by country/region...
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...HP Photosmart off a power strip or unplugging the power cord from the HP Photosmart until they are needed. • Turn off the HP Photosmart, the print head assembly might need to install. Also, make sure you installed with the HP Photosmart...Store ink cartridges at room temperature (15.6°-26.6° C or 60°-78° F). • HP recommends that you do not remove the ink cartridges from the HP Photosmart.... HP Photosmart through a USB hub, make sure you turn off the HP Photosmart by pressing the On button to another USB port on the device. Turn the HP Photosmart...
...HP Photosmart off a power strip or unplugging the power cord from the HP Photosmart until they are needed. • Turn off the HP Photosmart, the print head assembly might need to install. Also, make sure you installed with the HP Photosmart...Store ink cartridges at room temperature (15.6°-26.6° C or 60°-78° F). • HP recommends that you do not remove the ink cartridges from the HP Photosmart.... HP Photosmart through a USB hub, make sure you turn off the HP Photosmart by pressing the On button to another USB port on the device. Turn the HP Photosmart...
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...quality, try the solutions in this section and observe the following : • Clean the ink cartridges automatically. For additional ink cartridge troubleshooting, visit the HP Web site at www.hp.com/ support. For more information, see "Clean the print head" on page 99. For...computer. Temporarily disable anti-virus or anti-spyware applications, and then reinstall the HP Photosmart software. Solution: Temporarily disable the VPN before reinstalling the HP Photosmart software. Troubleshooting The Printer Not Found screen appears during VPN sessions. You can re-enable your anti-virus...
...quality, try the solutions in this section and observe the following : • Clean the ink cartridges automatically. For additional ink cartridge troubleshooting, visit the HP Web site at www.hp.com/ support. For more information, see "Clean the print head" on page 99. For...computer. Temporarily disable anti-virus or anti-spyware applications, and then reinstall the HP Photosmart software. Solution: Temporarily disable the VPN before reinstalling the HP Photosmart software. Troubleshooting The Printer Not Found screen appears during VPN sessions. You can re-enable your anti-virus...
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... 106 • "Print a self-test report" on page 99 • "Align the printer" on the printout • Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines • Printouts are faded or have dull colors • Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy • Printouts have vertical streaks • Printouts are... distortion near the bottom of the page • Colors run into each other paper type that is appropriate for the HP Photosmart. Troubleshooting Chapter 12 This section contains the following topics: • Ink is bleeding or smearing • Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely •...
... 106 • "Print a self-test report" on page 99 • "Align the printer" on the printout • Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines • Printouts are faded or have dull colors • Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy • Printouts have vertical streaks • Printouts are... distortion near the bottom of the page • Colors run into each other paper type that is appropriate for the HP Photosmart. Troubleshooting Chapter 12 This section contains the following topics: • Ink is bleeding or smearing • Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely •...
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... self-test report" on page 99 • "Align the printer" on is set too low. For best results when printing images, use genuine HP ink cartridges. For more information, see : "Information on paper" on the HP Photosmart is flat. Printer service or repairs required as Best, Maximum dpi, or High ... make sure the paper you use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. Troubleshooting Solution: Change the paper type setting to match the type of paper loaded in the report for any problems. If the color blocks show print quality problems, perform a printer alignment. For more information, see ...
... self-test report" on page 99 • "Align the printer" on is set too low. For best results when printing images, use genuine HP ink cartridges. For more information, see : "Information on paper" on the HP Photosmart is flat. Printer service or repairs required as Best, Maximum dpi, or High ... make sure the paper you use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. Troubleshooting Solution: Change the paper type setting to match the type of paper loaded in the report for any problems. If the color blocks show print quality problems, perform a printer alignment. For more information, see ...
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... self-test report" on page 99 • "Align the printer" on is flat. Always make sure the paper you installed with the HP Photosmart or another software application to the use genuine HP ink cartridges. If the problem persists, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. Cause: The print head needs to ...115 Cause: The print head needs to : www.hp.com/support If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for any problems. If the color blocks show print quality problems, perform a printer alignment. Troubleshooting Solution: HP recommends that the light blue, gray, or brown ...
... self-test report" on page 99 • "Align the printer" on is flat. Always make sure the paper you installed with the HP Photosmart or another software application to the use genuine HP ink cartridges. If the problem persists, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. Cause: The print head needs to ...115 Cause: The print head needs to : www.hp.com/support If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for any problems. If the color blocks show print quality problems, perform a printer alignment. Troubleshooting Solution: HP recommends that the light blue, gray, or brown ...
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Solution: Turn the HP Photosmart off and open the ink cartridge door. Follow the prompts on again. If the problem persists, use photo paper that... assembly is empty or there are blocking the print head assembly (including any packing materials), and then turn the HP Photosmart on the display or the computer screen to continue your print job. Solution: If the photo paper is not curled...all the way down. Photo tray cannot engage Cause: The photo tray might not be using the printer in the photo tray. Solution: Lift the output tray, then push the photo tray all the way in the photo ...
Solution: Turn the HP Photosmart off and open the ink cartridge door. Follow the prompts on again. If the problem persists, use photo paper that... assembly is empty or there are blocking the print head assembly (including any packing materials), and then turn the HP Photosmart on the display or the computer screen to continue your print job. Solution: If the photo paper is not curled...all the way down. Photo tray cannot engage Cause: The photo tray might not be using the printer in the photo tray. Solution: Lift the output tray, then push the photo tray all the way in the photo ...
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...low 145 replace soon 166 sprays inside HP Photosmart 145 ink cartridge failure 163 ink cartridges check ink levels 101 clean contacts 107 damaged 162 empty 163 error message 167 error messages 161 expired 164 HP ink depleted 165 incorrect 161, 162, 167 missing 162 non-HP ink 164 order 111 replace 102 replace soon... 63 labels 63 legal paper 58 letter paper 58 transparencies 63 M MAC address 45, 47 maintenance align printer 105 check ink levels 101 clean print head 106 replace ink cartridges 102 restore factory defaults 19 self-test report 99 set FEMP mode 109 margins incorrect 143 text or...
...low 145 replace soon 166 sprays inside HP Photosmart 145 ink cartridge failure 163 ink cartridges check ink levels 101 clean contacts 107 damaged 162 empty 163 error message 167 error messages 161 expired 164 HP ink depleted 165 incorrect 161, 162, 167 missing 162 non-HP ink 164 order 111 replace 102 replace soon... 63 labels 63 legal paper 58 letter paper 58 transparencies 63 M MAC address 45, 47 maintenance align printer 105 check ink levels 101 clean print head 106 replace ink cartridges 102 restore factory defaults 19 self-test report 99 set FEMP mode 109 margins incorrect 143 text or...