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... using software tools available on your computer after you can also use the printer's control panel. Where's the user guide? Instead, it is placed on HP's support Web site (www.hp.com/support). 2 Use the printer This guide provides information on the following topics: • Troubleshooting information • Important safety notices and regulatory information • Information...
... using software tools available on your computer after you can also use the printer's control panel. Where's the user guide? Instead, it is placed on HP's support Web site (www.hp.com/support). 2 Use the printer This guide provides information on the following topics: • Troubleshooting information • Important safety notices and regulatory information • Information...
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... If you are using the HP Officejet Pro 8500A (A910a-f), you can only use Scan to E-mail and Fax to E-mail if your operating system. • The network address for your e-mail application meets the requirements listed in this section. 4 Use the printer For information about finding the ...computer name, see the documentation for the folder. Note: HP Direct Digital Filing does not support Active Directory. Requirements Before you set up and use Scan to Network ...
... If you are using the HP Officejet Pro 8500A (A910a-f), you can only use Scan to E-mail and Fax to E-mail if your operating system. • The network address for your e-mail application meets the requirements listed in this section. 4 Use the printer For information about finding the ...computer name, see the documentation for the folder. Note: HP Direct Digital Filing does not support Active Directory. Requirements Before you set up and use Scan to Network ...
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... the (Power) light is loaded correctly in the • If the computer cannot recognize the HP Windows Device Manager. If you are closed properly. drivers have been removed from the HP Web site (www.hp.com/support). • If the computer does not recognize the • If you are using a computer... securely connected • Make sure that any cords and cables that all packing tape and • Make sure the printer is not jammed in the CD drive, inspect the HP software CD for damage. or Ethernet cable) are using a sure that you need more help with blinking. When the...
... the (Power) light is loaded correctly in the • If the computer cannot recognize the HP Windows Device Manager. If you are closed properly. drivers have been removed from the HP Web site (www.hp.com/support). • If the computer does not recognize the • If you are using a computer... securely connected • Make sure that any cords and cables that all packing tape and • Make sure the printer is not jammed in the CD drive, inspect the HP software CD for damage. or Ethernet cable) are using a sure that you need more help with blinking. When the...
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...setting up the printer for the printer. For more information, see "Set up and use fax" on page 11. Step 2: Check the list of possible problems If you have run the fax text but are having problems setting up fax, check the following list of the error code at HP's support Web site ...(www. Note: If the printer is not set up properly for faxing. hp.com/support). If prompted, choose your fax setup to check the status of the printer. Step 1: Run the fax test Test your country/region, and then...
...setting up the printer for the printer. For more information, see "Set up and use fax" on page 11. Step 2: Check the list of possible problems If you have run the fax text but are having problems setting up fax, check the following list of the error code at HP's support Web site ...(www. Note: If the printer is not set up properly for faxing. hp.com/support). If prompted, choose your fax setup to check the status of the printer. Step 1: Run the fax test Test your country/region, and then...
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...printer...printer directly to the telephone wall jack. • Make sure that one... end of the phone line by plugging a phone into the telephone wall jack and listening for digital phones. If this phone cord or adapter, the display might always show Phone Off Hook.) • Other equipment that uses the same phone line as the printer... might be noisy. Make sure extension phones (phones on the back of the printer...use the printer for a...the printer. ...printer to the line and listen for faxing if an extension phone is off the hook. The printer...printer to an analog phone line and try faxing...
...printer...printer directly to the telephone wall jack. • Make sure that one... end of the phone line by plugging a phone into the telephone wall jack and listening for digital phones. If this phone cord or adapter, the display might always show Phone Off Hook.) • Other equipment that uses the same phone line as the printer... might be noisy. Make sure extension phones (phones on the back of the printer...use the printer for a...the printer. ...printer to the line and listen for faxing if an extension phone is off the hook. The printer...printer to an analog phone line and try faxing...
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... IP address is connected to a network, you can use the EWS without being connected to the device. Use the Embedded Web server (EWS) When the printer is 123.123.123.123, type the following address into the Web browser: http://123.123.123.123 Tip: After opening the EWS, you can... information and configure network settings from your computer, type the IP address or hostname that you install the software). Obtain the IP address for the printer. b. Use the Embedded Web server (EWS) 31 English 5. Load paper in the tray. In...
... IP address is connected to a network, you can use the EWS without being connected to the device. Use the Embedded Web server (EWS) When the printer is 123.123.123.123, type the following address into the Web browser: http://123.123.123.123 Tip: After opening the EWS, you can... information and configure network settings from your computer, type the IP address or hostname that you install the software). Obtain the IP address for the printer. b. Use the Embedded Web server (EWS) 31 English 5. Load paper in the tray. In...
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..., parts, or supplies not provided or supported by local law, the remedies provided in your purchase agreement. c. Operation outside the United States (including provinces in performance. 10. Unauthorized modification or misuse. 4. For HP printer products, the use of a non-HP or refilled cartridge or an expired ink cartridge, HP will find below the name and...
..., parts, or supplies not provided or supported by local law, the remedies provided in your purchase agreement. c. Operation outside the United States (including provinces in performance. 10. Unauthorized modification or misuse. 4. For HP printer products, the use of a non-HP or refilled cartridge or an expired ink cartridge, HP will find below the name and...
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...adaptation, or translation of your operating system's accessibility options and features. The only warranties for HP products and services are no one can step on the printer control panel have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for users with visual ... color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in this product and HP's commitment to -text applications. Safety information Visual The printer software is prohibited without notice. The software also supports Windows accessibility options such as constituting an additional warranty. For accessibility information...
...adaptation, or translation of your operating system's accessibility options and features. The only warranties for HP products and services are no one can step on the printer control panel have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for users with visual ... color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in this product and HP's commitment to -text applications. Safety information Visual The printer software is prohibited without notice. The software also supports Windows accessibility options such as constituting an additional warranty. For accessibility information...
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... Store ink cartridges ...86 Store printheads ...86 9 Solve a problem HP support ...87 Obtain electronic support 88 HP support by phone ...88 Before you call ...88 Phone support period 89 Telephone support numbers 89 After the phone support period 91 General troubleshooting tips and resources 91 Solve printing problems ...91 The printer shuts down unexpectedly 92 Alignment fails ...92 The...
... Store ink cartridges ...86 Store printheads ...86 9 Solve a problem HP support ...87 Obtain electronic support 88 HP support by phone ...88 Before you call ...88 Phone support period 89 Telephone support numbers 89 After the phone support period 91 General troubleshooting tips and resources 91 Solve printing problems ...91 The printer shuts down unexpectedly 92 Alignment fails ...92 The...
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...mail 132 The sharing dialog box is different after setting up HP Direct Digital Filing (Windows) ...132 Solving HP Digital Fax problems 132 Solve memory device problems 134 The printer cannot read the memory device 134 The printer cannot read photos on the memory device 135 Solve wired (...software is blocking communication 139 Step 4: Make sure the printer is online and ready 140 Step 5: Make sure the wireless version of the printer is set as the default printer driver (Windows only 140 Step 6: Make sure the HP Network Devices Support service is running (Windows only) ...141 Add hardware...
...mail 132 The sharing dialog box is different after setting up HP Direct Digital Filing (Windows) ...132 Solving HP Digital Fax problems 132 Solve memory device problems 134 The printer cannot read the memory device 134 The printer cannot read photos on the memory device 135 Solve wired (...software is blocking communication 139 Step 4: Make sure the printer is online and ready 140 Step 5: Make sure the wireless version of the printer is set as the default printer driver (Windows only 140 Step 6: Make sure the HP Network Devices Support service is running (Windows only) ...141 Add hardware...
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... 156 Printer specifications ...157 Physical specifications ...157 Product features and capacities 157 Processor and memory specifications 158 System requirements ...158 Network protocol specifications 159 Embedded Web server specifications 159 Media specifications ...159 Understand specifications for supported media ...160 Set minimum margins 163 Guidelines for printing on both sides of a page 163 Print specifications ...164 Copy specifications ...164 Fax specifications ...164 Scan specifications ...165 HP Web site specifications 165 ...
... 156 Printer specifications ...157 Physical specifications ...157 Product features and capacities 157 Processor and memory specifications 158 System requirements ...158 Network protocol specifications 159 Embedded Web server specifications 159 Media specifications ...159 Understand specifications for supported media ...160 Set minimum margins 163 Guidelines for printing on both sides of a page 163 Print specifications ...164 Copy specifications ...164 Fax specifications ...164 Scan specifications ...165 HP Web site specifications 165 ...
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... the accessibility of features that convey the appropriate action. Visual The HP software provided with the printer is accessible for people with limited strength and reach. The software also supports most assistive technology such as StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys, and MouseKeys. The HP software also supports Windows accessibility options such as screen readers, Braille readers, and...
... the accessibility of features that convey the appropriate action. Visual The HP software provided with the printer is accessible for people with limited strength and reach. The software also supports most assistive technology such as StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys, and MouseKeys. The HP software also supports Windows accessibility options such as screen readers, Braille readers, and...
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... mode The main menu of the printer, this number when obtaining support and to see Printer management tools. NOTE: Use the button to return to the main menu. TIP: If the printer is finished. The control-panel display returns to change the printer settings using HP software tools available on the display ... Get started Follow the prompts on the front of the control-panel display shows the available modes for your computer, such as the HP printer software, the HP Utility (Mac OS X), or the EWS. NOTE: Use the button to return to complete the job. Touch left arrow or the ...
... mode The main menu of the printer, this number when obtaining support and to see Printer management tools. NOTE: Use the button to return to the main menu. TIP: If the printer is finished. The control-panel display returns to change the printer settings using HP software tools available on the display ... Get started Follow the prompts on the front of the control-panel display shows the available modes for your computer, such as the HP printer software, the HP Utility (Mac OS X), or the EWS. NOTE: Use the button to return to complete the job. Touch left arrow or the ...
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NOTE: If you have loaded. 5. Insert the transparencies, rough-side or print-side down, along the right of the printer and that is supported by the printer. Slide the media guides in the tray. Lower the output tray. 6. Load custom-size media To load cards and photo paper Use these instructions ... media size that you are loading larger sized media, pull the input tray to load custom-size media. NOTE: Do not load paper while the printer is pointing towards the back of the main tray. Pull out the tray extender. Chapter 1 5. Pull out the tray extender. Make sure the ...
NOTE: If you have loaded. 5. Insert the transparencies, rough-side or print-side down, along the right of the printer and that is supported by the printer. Slide the media guides in the tray. Lower the output tray. 6. Load custom-size media To load cards and photo paper Use these instructions ... media size that you are loading larger sized media, pull the input tray to load custom-size media. NOTE: Do not load paper while the printer is pointing towards the back of the main tray. Pull out the tray extender. Chapter 1 5. Pull out the tray extender. Make sure the ...
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... the label faces up, and the contacts are loading larger sized media, pull the input tray to store photos, you are facing the printer. 2. For more than one memory card in the tray. 1. To insert a memory card 1. Insert a memory device 27 Lift the output tray. 2. NOTE: ...If you can damage files on the supported memory cards, see Memory device specifications. Slide the paper width guide out as far as this can safely remove a card only when the photo light is printing. 4. Insert a memory device If your photos. NOTE: The printer does not support encrypted memory cards.
... the label faces up, and the contacts are loading larger sized media, pull the input tray to store photos, you are facing the printer. 2. For more than one memory card in the tray. 1. To insert a memory card 1. Insert a memory device 27 Lift the output tray. 2. NOTE: ...If you can damage files on the supported memory cards, see Memory device specifications. Slide the paper width guide out as far as this can safely remove a card only when the photo light is printing. 4. Insert a memory device If your photos. NOTE: The printer does not support encrypted memory cards.
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...see Memory card specifications. If storage mode does not work on accessories in order to use different terms to storage mode, and then connect one end of the printer. Chapter 1 To connect a storage device 1. For more information on the front of the USB cable to upgrade the camera firmware. Insert ...to the USB port on supported USB devices, see the documentation that came with this instance, the disk drive setting is shorter than 11 mm (0.43 in), you will need to the camera. If you might need to purchase a USB extension cable in the printer driver 28 Get started ...
...see Memory card specifications. If storage mode does not work on accessories in order to use different terms to storage mode, and then connect one end of the printer. Chapter 1 To connect a storage device 1. For more information on the front of the USB cable to upgrade the camera firmware. Insert ...to the USB port on supported USB devices, see the documentation that came with this instance, the disk drive setting is shorter than 11 mm (0.43 in), you will need to the camera. If you might need to purchase a USB extension cable in the printer driver 28 Get started ...
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... your photo in black and white, click Grayscale from the pop-up menu, and then select one storage device at a time as a keychain drive or portable hard drive) to the USB port.... The gray shading is selected. 4. In addition, you can insert supported memory cards into the slots located on the front of the printer. Also, never insert more information about using memory devices, see Load ... storage mode to the USB port on the front of the printer. Select the appropriate Photo Fix options: • Off: applies no HP Real Life Technologies to use is created by varying patterns of ...
... your photo in black and white, click Grayscale from the pop-up menu, and then select one storage device at a time as a keychain drive or portable hard drive) to the USB port.... The gray shading is selected. 4. In addition, you can insert supported memory cards into the slots located on the front of the printer. Also, never insert more information about using memory devices, see Load ... storage mode to the USB port on the front of the printer. Select the appropriate Photo Fix options: • Off: applies no HP Real Life Technologies to use is created by varying patterns of ...
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... and Red Eye Removal. c. Depending on this screen to print. The Photo screen appears on the printer. b. Touch Print. Touch Print to the photo, touch Done. The printer supports the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) file format 1.1, so you want to preview all DPOF-tagged photos...of the selected photo appears. The preview screen appears. b. The preview image of copies, rotation, and other print settings. Touch one of the printer. See the documentation that came with your memory card into the appropriate slot on the memory card. - Chapter 2 1. a. ...
... and Red Eye Removal. c. Depending on this screen to print. The Photo screen appears on the printer. b. Touch Print. Touch Print to the photo, touch Done. The printer supports the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) file format 1.1, so you want to preview all DPOF-tagged photos...of the selected photo appears. The preview screen appears. b. The preview image of copies, rotation, and other print settings. Touch one of the printer. See the documentation that came with your memory card into the appropriate slot on the memory card. - Chapter 2 1. a. ...
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...supports custom-size paper, set the margins, if you want, and then click Print to begin printing. 5. Make sure the printer you must set up the custom size in the Format for the new, custom size. 5. Select the desired printer in the HP software provided with the printer.... You might need to reformat existing documents to use is selected. 4. From the File menu in the printer driver. Change any other settings, and then click Print to begin printing. Click the + on special and...NOTE: You cannot print a borderless document if the paper type is supported by the printer.
...supports custom-size paper, set the margins, if you want, and then click Print to begin printing. 5. Make sure the printer you must set up the custom size in the Format for the new, custom size. 5. Select the desired printer in the HP software provided with the printer.... You might need to reformat existing documents to use is selected. 4. From the File menu in the printer driver. Change any other settings, and then click Print to begin printing. Click the + on special and...NOTE: You cannot print a borderless document if the paper type is supported by the printer.
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...applications support ... software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Click the Paper/Qualtiy tab. Select ... borderless documents (Windows) 1. Load paper in the tray. Make sure the printer you want , and then click Print to begin printing. 40 Print In...; For more information, see Load media. 2. Make sure the printer you want to enable borderless printing. Click Paper Type/Quality from ... the blue disclosure triangle next to the Printer selection to access these instructions to use is selected. 4. If necessary...
...applications support ... software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Click the Paper/Qualtiy tab. Select ... borderless documents (Windows) 1. Load paper in the tray. Make sure the printer you want , and then click Print to begin printing. 40 Print In...; For more information, see Load media. 2. Make sure the printer you want to enable borderless printing. Click Paper Type/Quality from ... the blue disclosure triangle next to the Printer selection to access these instructions to use is selected. 4. If necessary...