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Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are U.S. HP shall not be construed as allowed under the copyright laws. Trademark credits Microsoft® and Windows® are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 2 Edition 1, 3/2010 Reproduction, adaptation or ...
Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are U.S. HP shall not be construed as allowed under the copyright laws. Trademark credits Microsoft® and Windows® are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 2 Edition 1, 3/2010 Reproduction, adaptation or ...
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...receive faxes. Instead, it is connected to a computer, you for the printer. Use the printer Thank you can also change settings, print reports, or get help for purchasing this guide either from the HP print software (Windows) or from the Mac Help pop-up menu. The user guide for ...your computer after you can open this printer. With this printer, you can also use the printer's control panel. 1. You can print documents and photos...
...receive faxes. Instead, it is connected to a computer, you for the printer. Use the printer Thank you can also change settings, print reports, or get help for purchasing this guide either from the HP print software (Windows) or from the Mac Help pop-up menu. The user guide for ...your computer after you can open this printer. With this printer, you can also use the printer's control panel. 1. You can print documents and photos...
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... Digital Filing does not support Active Directory. For Scan to E-mail, Fax to E-mail Note: If you are using the HP Officejet Pro 8500A (A910a-f), you can only use Scan to E-mail and Fax to the folder. • The name of the computer where the folder... privileges on a computer running Windows, the setup wizard can automatically detect the e-mail settings for the network (if necessary). Requirements Before you set up the digital solutions, make sure you have write access to E-mail if your e-mail application meets the requirements listed in this section. 4 Use the printer
... Digital Filing does not support Active Directory. For Scan to E-mail, Fax to E-mail Note: If you are using the HP Officejet Pro 8500A (A910a-f), you can only use Scan to E-mail and Fax to the folder. • The name of the computer where the folder... privileges on a computer running Windows, the setup wizard can automatically detect the e-mail settings for the network (if necessary). Requirements Before you set up the digital solutions, make sure you have write access to E-mail if your e-mail application meets the requirements listed in this section. 4 Use the printer
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... you to send and receive black-andwhite and color faxes. If your printer successfully. 2. For more information about fax features available with the printer, see the user guide (which is not listed, follow the instructions provided in one of the following countries/regions, visit the appropriate Web site for setup ...fax Before using the fax feature, follow these steps to set up and use fax 7 Tip: You can use the Fax Setup Wizard (Windows) or HP Utility (Mac OS X) to connect your country/region is available on your computer after you are in this guide. Set up the fax.
... you to send and receive black-andwhite and color faxes. If your printer successfully. 2. For more information about fax features available with the printer, see the user guide (which is not listed, follow the instructions provided in one of the following countries/regions, visit the appropriate Web site for setup ...fax Before using the fax feature, follow these steps to set up and use fax 7 Tip: You can use the Fax Setup Wizard (Windows) or HP Utility (Mac OS X) to connect your country/region is available on your computer after you are in this guide. Set up the fax.
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... the network name or the security passkey since setting up the wireless network. While you are installing the software, you are using a computer running Windows, HP provides a web-based tool called an "SSID") and a security passkey: • The network name is the name of the wireless router. In... addition, if you will be prompted to enter the network name (also called the Wireless Network Assistant that came with the printer. Note: Before you can connect it wireless to an existing wireless (802.11) network. For more information, see the documentation available with...
... the network name or the security passkey since setting up the wireless network. While you are installing the software, you are using a computer running Windows, HP provides a web-based tool called an "SSID") and a security passkey: • The network name is the name of the wireless router. In... addition, if you will be prompted to enter the network name (also called the Wireless Network Assistant that came with the printer. Note: Before you can connect it wireless to an existing wireless (802.11) network. For more information, see the documentation available with...
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Touch Wireless, touch Wireless Setup Wizard, and then touch OK. 3. Windows 1. Close any applications that are running the Wireless Setup Wizard, see the user guide. For more information, see "Wireless (802.11) setup problems" on your ... connection (known as a "computer-to your operating system. Selecting this option allows the software to complete the setup. On the printer's control panel, touch right arrow , and then select Network. 2. Place the HP software CD into the computer. 3. English Connecting without a wireless router If you do not have a wireless router (such as...
Touch Wireless, touch Wireless Setup Wizard, and then touch OK. 3. Windows 1. Close any applications that are running the Wireless Setup Wizard, see the user guide. For more information, see "Wireless (802.11) setup problems" on your ... connection (known as a "computer-to your operating system. Selecting this option allows the software to complete the setup. On the printer's control panel, touch right arrow , and then select Network. 2. Place the HP software CD into the computer. 3. English Connecting without a wireless router If you do not have a wireless router (such as...
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...a different connection any time you want. Windows 1. Follow the onscreen instructions. Note: If the icon does not appear in the Dock, click the Spotlight icon on the toolbar. 3. Click the HP Utility icon in the box, and then click the HP Utility entry. 2. Set up wireless (.... English Change the connection method If you have installed the HP software and connected your printer name, and then click Connect a New Printer. 2. On the computer desktop, click Start, select Programs or All Programs, click HP, select your printer using a USB, Ethernet, or wireless connection, you can ...
...a different connection any time you want. Windows 1. Follow the onscreen instructions. Note: If the icon does not appear in the Dock, click the Spotlight icon on the toolbar. 3. Click the HP Utility icon in the box, and then click the HP Utility entry. 2. Set up wireless (.... English Change the connection method If you have installed the HP software and connected your printer name, and then click Connect a New Printer. 2. On the computer desktop, click Start, select Programs or All Programs, click HP, select your printer using a USB, Ethernet, or wireless connection, you can ...
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... Before installing software, make sure that you might have not been disabled in the CD drive, inspect the HP software CD for damage. drivers have while setting up the printer. Solve setup problems The following sections provide help , see the user guide (which is on outside and... inside the printer. Problems setting up . power adapter are specifying the correct USB cable, make Windows and are closed . seconds to the CD drive that you type, make sure that you install the...
... Before installing software, make sure that you might have not been disabled in the CD drive, inspect the HP software CD for damage. drivers have while setting up the printer. Solve setup problems The following sections provide help , see the user guide (which is on outside and... inside the printer. Problems setting up . power adapter are specifying the correct USB cable, make Windows and are closed . seconds to the CD drive that you type, make sure that you install the...
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.... Solve setup problems 29 To turn on a label located inside the printer, near the printer's control panel is printed on wireless, complete the following steps for your wireless network, complete the following steps: • HP Officejet Pro 8500A (A910a-f): From the Home screen, touch right arrow , touch Setup,...ink cartridges area. Tip: The model number is not lit, wireless capabilities might encounter when connecting the printer to your operating system: Windows Place the HP software CD into the computer and run the software installation program again. Mac OS Open the...
.... Solve setup problems 29 To turn on a label located inside the printer, near the printer's control panel is printed on wireless, complete the following steps for your wireless network, complete the following steps: • HP Officejet Pro 8500A (A910a-f): From the Home screen, touch right arrow , touch Setup,...ink cartridges area. Tip: The model number is not lit, wireless capabilities might encounter when connecting the printer to your operating system: Windows Place the HP software CD into the computer and run the software installation program again. Mac OS Open the...
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... documentation that convey the appropriate action. HP shall not be construed as StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys, and MouseKeys. There are U.S. Refer servicing to -text applications. All rights reserved. Acknowledgements Windows, Windows XP, and Windows Vista are no one can be operated by users with the printer. 2. The software also supports Windows accessibility options such as constituting an additional...
... documentation that convey the appropriate action. HP shall not be construed as StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys, and MouseKeys. There are U.S. Refer servicing to -text applications. All rights reserved. Acknowledgements Windows, Windows XP, and Windows Vista are no one can be operated by users with the printer. 2. The software also supports Windows accessibility options such as constituting an additional...
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...12 Back view ...13 Use the printer control panel 13 Overview of buttons and lights 13 HP Officejet Pro 8500A (A910a-f 14 HP OfficeJet Pro 8500A (A910g-z 15 Control-panel display icons 16 Change printer settings ...18 Select the mode ...18 Change printer settings 18 Finding the printer model number 18 Select print media ... duplexer ...29 Install Tray 2 ...29 Turn on accessories in the printer driver 30 To turn on accessories on Windows computers 30 To turn on accessories on Macintosh computers 30 Maintain the printer ...30 Clean the scanner glass 30 Clean the exterior ...31 Clean the...
...12 Back view ...13 Use the printer control panel 13 Overview of buttons and lights 13 HP Officejet Pro 8500A (A910a-f 14 HP OfficeJet Pro 8500A (A910g-z 15 Control-panel display icons 16 Change printer settings ...18 Select the mode ...18 Change printer settings 18 Finding the printer model number 18 Select print media ... duplexer ...29 Install Tray 2 ...29 Turn on accessories in the printer driver 30 To turn on accessories on Windows computers 30 To turn on accessories on Macintosh computers 30 Maintain the printer ...30 Clean the scanner glass 30 Clean the exterior ...31 Clean the...
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...Print on special and custom-size paper 39 Print on special or custom-size paper (Mac OS X 39 Print borderless documents ...39 Print borderless documents (Windows 40 Print borderless documents (Mac OS X 40 3 Scan Scan an original ...43 Scan to a computer ...43 Scan to a memory card ...44 ...Scan using Webscan ...44 Scanning documents as editable text 45 4 HP Digital Solutions What are HP Digital Solutions 46 HP Direct Digital Filing ...46 HP Digital Fax ...46 Requirements ...47 Set up the HP Digital Solutions 48 Set up HP Direct Digital Filing 48 Set Up Scan to Network Folder 49 Set ...
...Print on special and custom-size paper 39 Print on special or custom-size paper (Mac OS X 39 Print borderless documents ...39 Print borderless documents (Windows 40 Print borderless documents (Mac OS X 40 3 Scan Scan an original ...43 Scan to a computer ...43 Scan to a memory card ...44 ...Scan using Webscan ...44 Scanning documents as editable text 45 4 HP Digital Solutions What are HP Digital Solutions 46 HP Direct Digital Filing ...46 HP Digital Fax ...46 Requirements ...47 Set up the HP Digital Solutions 48 Set up HP Direct Digital Filing 48 Set Up Scan to Network Folder 49 Set ...
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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 (... 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 addresses to...
...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 (... 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 addresses to...
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... correct fax setup for your home or office 191 Case A: Separate fax line (no voice calls received 193 Case B: Set up the printer with DSL 194 Case C: Set up the printer with a PBX phone system or an ISDN line 195 Case D: Fax with a distinctive ring service on the same line 196 Case... network security 221 To add hardware addresses to a WAP 222 Other guidelines ...222 Guidelines for reducing interference on a wireless network 222 Uninstall and reinstall the HP software 222 E Printer management tools HP printer software (Windows 225 HP Utility (Mac OS X) ...225 8
... correct fax setup for your home or office 191 Case A: Separate fax line (no voice calls received 193 Case B: Set up the printer with DSL 194 Case C: Set up the printer with a PBX phone system or an ISDN line 195 Case D: Fax with a distinctive ring service on the same line 196 Case... network security 221 To add hardware addresses to a WAP 222 Other guidelines ...222 Guidelines for reducing interference on a wireless network 222 Uninstall and reinstall the HP software 222 E Printer management tools HP printer software (Windows 225 HP Utility (Mac OS X) ...225 8
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... with limited strength and reach. Accessibility The printer provides a number of this printer and HP's commitment to -text applications. For users who are using the printer with visual impairments or low vision by users with mobility impairments, the HP software functions can be available. The HP software also supports Windows accessibility options such as screen readers, Braille...
... with limited strength and reach. Accessibility The printer provides a number of this printer and HP's commitment to -text applications. For users who are using the printer with visual impairments or low vision by users with mobility impairments, the HP software functions can be available. The HP software also supports Windows accessibility options such as screen readers, Braille...
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...screen. When you can see HP Apps Displays the Photo screen for planning purposes only. Officejet Pro 8500A (A910a-f only) Use the printer control panel 17 (continued) ...Icon Purpose Displays a screen where you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. Officejet Pro 8500A (A910g-z only) Provides more information, see Set the answer mode (Auto answer). Officejet Pro 8500A (A910g-z only) Displays screen where you select from the Help screen opens a help window...
...screen. When you can see HP Apps Displays the Photo screen for planning purposes only. Officejet Pro 8500A (A910a-f only) Use the printer control panel 17 (continued) ...Icon Purpose Displays a screen where you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. Officejet Pro 8500A (A910g-z only) Provides more information, see Set the answer mode (Auto answer). Officejet Pro 8500A (A910g-z only) Displays screen where you select from the Help screen opens a help window...
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...: 1. Click Start, point to install, and then click OK. Right-click the printer icon, and then click Properties. 3. Lift the scanner lid. 30 Get started To turn on accessories on Windows computers 1. Click the Driver tab. 4. Click Options & Supplies. 3. Chapter 1 Turn... on accessories in the printer driver • To turn on accessories on Windows computers • To turn on accessories on Macintosh computers To...
...: 1. Click Start, point to install, and then click OK. Right-click the printer icon, and then click Properties. 3. Lift the scanner lid. 30 Get started To turn on accessories on Windows computers 1. Click the Driver tab. 4. Click Options & Supplies. 3. Chapter 1 Turn... on accessories in the printer driver • To turn on accessories on Windows computers • To turn on accessories on Macintosh computers To...
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.... Click OK. 7. Follow the instructions for your operating system. • Print brochures (Windows) • Print brochures (Mac OS X) Print brochures (Windows) NOTE: To set print settings for your project. On the File menu in the HP software provided with the printer. Change the paper orientation on the Layout tab, and paper source, media type...
.... Click OK. 7. Follow the instructions for your operating system. • Print brochures (Windows) • Print brochures (Mac OS X) Print brochures (Windows) NOTE: To set print settings for your project. On the File menu in the HP software provided with the printer. Change the paper orientation on the Layout tab, and paper source, media type...
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...software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Follow the instructions for your software application, click Print. 3. From the File menu in your operating system. • Print on envelopes (Windows) • Print on envelopes (Mac OS X) Print on...quality settings on your software application, click Print. 3. On the File menu in the printer are tightly constructed and that have a very slick finish, self-stick adhesives, clasps, or windows. To change the Print in the tray. Click Print to access these options. 5. ...
...software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Follow the instructions for your software application, click Print. 3. From the File menu in your operating system. • Print on envelopes (Windows) • Print on envelopes (Mac OS X) Print on...quality settings on your software application, click Print. 3. On the File menu in the printer are tightly constructed and that have a very slick finish, self-stick adhesives, clasps, or windows. To change the Print in the tray. Click Print to access these options. 5. ...
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... to use is selected. 4. Photo paper should be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Load envelopes in your operating system. • Print photos on photo paper (Windows) • Print photos on your software application, click Print. 3. Make sure the printer you want to use is selected. 4. Follow the instructions for the print...
... to use is selected. 4. Photo paper should be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Load envelopes in your operating system. • Print photos on photo paper (Windows) • Print photos on your software application, click Print. 3. Make sure the printer you want to use is selected. 4. Follow the instructions for the print...