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...not know whether the outlet is under the copyright laws. Trademarks HP, the HP logo, and Photosmart are registered trademarks of such marks by Hewlett-Packard Company is grounded, check with the marketing name (HP Photosmart 8100 series printer) or product number (Q3399A). SmartMedia is a ... holders. If you are wet. ● Install the product securely on a stable surface. ● Install the product in the HP Photosmart 8100 series Start Here booklet. ● Use only a grounded electrical outlet when connecting the unit to change without prior written permission is assigned...
...not know whether the outlet is under the copyright laws. Trademarks HP, the HP logo, and Photosmart are registered trademarks of such marks by Hewlett-Packard Company is grounded, check with the marketing name (HP Photosmart 8100 series printer) or product number (Q3399A). SmartMedia is a ... holders. If you are wet. ● Install the product securely on a stable surface. ● Install the product in the HP Photosmart 8100 series Start Here booklet. ● Use only a grounded electrical outlet when connecting the unit to change without prior written permission is assigned...
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... 20 Selecting photos 21 Printing selected photos 22 Enhancing photos 22 Changing printer preferences 22 Getting connected 22 Connecting to other devices 22 Connecting through HP Instant Share 23 Printing with a computer 24 3 Installing the software 27 Installing the software 27 Installation troubleshooting 28 4 Support and warranty 29 Customer Care...29... statements 36 Protecting the environment 36 Ozone production 36 Energy consumption 36 Paper use...36 Plastics...36 Material safety data sheets 36 Recycling program 37 HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide 1
... 20 Selecting photos 21 Printing selected photos 22 Enhancing photos 22 Changing printer preferences 22 Getting connected 22 Connecting to other devices 22 Connecting through HP Instant Share 23 Printing with a computer 24 3 Installing the software 27 Installing the software 27 Installation troubleshooting 28 4 Support and warranty 29 Customer Care...29... statements 36 Protecting the environment 36 Ozone production 36 Energy consumption 36 Paper use...36 Plastics...36 Material safety data sheets 36 Recycling program 37 HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide 1
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... technical support, and warranty. What's in the box The printer box contains the following documentation: ● Setup Guide: The HP Photosmart 8100 series Setup Guide explains how to set up the printer, install the printer software, and print your first photo. ● ..., explains how to use the printer with the following items: ● The HP Photosmart 8100 series printer ● The HP Photosmart 8100 series Setup Guide ● The HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide ● The HP Photosmart 8100 series printer software CD ● The User's Guide CD ● Paper sampler...
... technical support, and warranty. What's in the box The printer box contains the following documentation: ● Setup Guide: The HP Photosmart 8100 series Setup Guide explains how to set up the printer, install the printer software, and print your first photo. ● ..., explains how to use the printer with the following items: ● The HP Photosmart 8100 series printer ● The HP Photosmart 8100 series Setup Guide ● The HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide ● The HP Photosmart 8100 series printer software CD ● The User's Guide CD ● Paper sampler...
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Chapter 1 Printer overview 4 Front of printer 1 Camera port Use this port to connect a PictBridge™ digital camera to the printer, or to insert the optional HP Bluetooth® wireless printer adapter. 2 Out tray Lift this tray to load small media or to clear front paper jams. 3 Paper-width guide Adjust this ... to clear paper jams. 10 Printer screen Use this screen to view your photos and menu options. 11 Memory card slots Insert memory cards here. HP Photosmart 8100 series
Chapter 1 Printer overview 4 Front of printer 1 Camera port Use this port to connect a PictBridge™ digital camera to the printer, or to insert the optional HP Bluetooth® wireless printer adapter. 2 Out tray Lift this tray to load small media or to clear front paper jams. 3 Paper-width guide Adjust this ... to clear paper jams. 10 Printer screen Use this screen to view your photos and menu options. 11 Memory card slots Insert memory cards here. HP Photosmart 8100 series
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... Share Press this button to turn on the currently displayed photo, and to send a photo via e-mail. (continued) HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide Back of printer 1 Power cord connection Use this port to connect the power cord included with the printer. 2 USB port Use this ...port to connect the printer to a computer or to an HP direct-printing digital camera. 3 Rear access door Remove this door to clear paper jams. Control panel 1 On Press this button to exit 9-up view mode...
... Share Press this button to turn on the currently displayed photo, and to send a photo via e-mail. (continued) HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide Back of printer 1 Power cord connection Use this port to connect the power cord included with the printer. 2 USB port Use this ...port to connect the printer to a computer or to an HP direct-printing digital camera. 3 Rear access door Remove this door to clear paper jams. Control panel 1 On Press this button to exit 9-up view mode...
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Off-the printer is busy printing - Flashing red-the printer requires attention HP Photosmart 8100 series Indicator lights 1 On light - save mode 2 Status light - On (Green)-the power is on - Flashing green-the printer is in power- On-the power ...
Off-the printer is busy printing - Flashing red-the printer requires attention HP Photosmart 8100 series Indicator lights 1 On light - save mode 2 Status light - On (Green)-the power is on - Flashing green-the printer is in power- On-the power ...
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... range Print index page Print new Edit Remove red eye Photo brightness Additional submenus/options Select beginning of range: Select end of range: Photo brightness: HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide 7 Off-no memory card is inserted correctly - Photo tray light on -the Main tray is being transmitted between the memory card and...
... range Print index page Print new Edit Remove red eye Photo brightness Additional submenus/options Select beginning of range: Select end of range: Photo brightness: HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide 7 Off-no memory card is inserted correctly - Photo tray light on -the Main tray is being transmitted between the memory card and...
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This menu option shows the device address.) HP Photosmart 8100 series Print quality: ● Best (default) ● Normal Continue to second level cleaning? ● Yes ● No Continue to third level cleaning? ● Yes ● ...
This menu option shows the device address.) HP Photosmart 8100 series Print quality: ● Best (default) ● Normal Continue to second level cleaning? ● Yes ● No Continue to third level cleaning? ● Yes ● ...
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...) ● Low (The printer does not require users of other 9 Printer menu structure (continued) Top level menu Submenus/options Device name Passkey Accessibility Security level HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide Additional submenus/options Device name: (You can set the Bluetoothequipped printer to be visible or invisible to other devices with Bluetooth wireless...
...) ● Low (The printer does not require users of other 9 Printer menu structure (continued) Top level menu Submenus/options Device name Passkey Accessibility Security level HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide Additional submenus/options Device name: (You can set the Bluetoothequipped printer to be visible or invisible to other devices with Bluetooth wireless...
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... Bluetooth wireless technology to enter the printer passkey) Reset Bluetooth options: ● Yes ● No Print Cartridge Help: (Press Navigation or to scroll through the HP print cartridges available for the printer, then press OK to see how to insert the cartridge) Photo Sizes Help: (Press Navigation or to scroll through...; On (default) ● Off Turn Digital Flash: ● On ● Off (default) Date/time stamp: ● Date/time ● Date only ● Off (default) 10 HP Photosmart 8100 series
... Bluetooth wireless technology to enter the printer passkey) Reset Bluetooth options: ● Yes ● No Print Cartridge Help: (Press Navigation or to scroll through the HP print cartridges available for the printer, then press OK to see how to insert the cartridge) Photo Sizes Help: (Press Navigation or to scroll through...; On (default) ● Off Turn Digital Flash: ● On ● Off (default) Date/time stamp: ● Date/time ● Date only ● Off (default) 10 HP Photosmart 8100 series
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...; Ask each time (default when rear tray is installed) Auto paper detect: ● On (default) ● Off Turn preview animation: ● On (default) ● Off HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide 11 Each page contains one photo. However, if you to sRGB if Adobe RGB is not available. Printer menu structure (continued) Top...
...; Ask each time (default when rear tray is installed) Auto paper detect: ● On (default) ● Off Turn preview animation: ● On (default) ● Off HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide 11 Each page contains one photo. However, if you to sRGB if Adobe RGB is not available. Printer menu structure (continued) Top...
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Chapter 1 Printer menu structure (continued) Top level menu Submenus/options Video enhancement Restore defaults Language Additional submenus/options Turn video print enhancement: ● On ● Off (default) Restore original factory preferences: ● Yes ● No Restores factory settings for all menu items except Select language and Select country/ region (under Language in Preferences menu) and Bluetooth settings (under Bluetooth in the main printer menu). Select language: Select country/region: 12 HP Photosmart 8100 series
Chapter 1 Printer menu structure (continued) Top level menu Submenus/options Video enhancement Restore defaults Language Additional submenus/options Turn video print enhancement: ● On ● Off (default) Restore original factory preferences: ● Yes ● No Restores factory settings for all menu items except Select language and Select country/ region (under Language in Preferences menu) and Bluetooth settings (under Bluetooth in the main printer menu). Select language: Select country/region: 12 HP Photosmart 8100 series
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..., meaning that paper 1 Out tray from the Photo tray will be 1 Out tray used for the next print 2 Paper-width guide job. 3 Paper-length guide HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide 13 Load paper Paper type How to load Tray to load ● Letter or A4 1 Raise the Out tray.
..., meaning that paper 1 Out tray from the Photo tray will be 1 Out tray used for the next print 2 Paper-width guide job. 3 Paper-length guide HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide 13 Load paper Paper type How to load Tray to load ● Letter or A4 1 Raise the Out tray.
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... of print cartridges so you can choose the best cartridges for the next print job. 1 Paper-length guide 2 Paper-width guide Print cartridge information The HP Photosmart 8100 series printer can use in the paper buttons on the left. Chapter 1 Load paper (continued) Paper type How to load Tray to avoid 1 Out ... ● 13 x 18 cm (5 x 1 Remove the Out tray Main input tray 7 inch) photo by pushing in this table may invalidate the printer warranty. 14 HP Photosmart 8100 series The Main light illuminates, meaning that is not in this printer also appear on the back cover.
... of print cartridges so you can choose the best cartridges for the next print job. 1 Paper-length guide 2 Paper-width guide Print cartridge information The HP Photosmart 8100 series printer can use in the paper buttons on the left. Chapter 1 Load paper (continued) Paper type How to load Tray to avoid 1 Out ... ● 13 x 18 cm (5 x 1 Remove the Out tray Main input tray 7 inch) photo by pushing in this table may invalidate the printer warranty. 14 HP Photosmart 8100 series The Main light illuminates, meaning that is not in this printer also appear on the back cover.
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.... Insert or replace the print cartridges Prepare the printer and cartridges 1 Make sure the power is not covered by the HP warranty. Remove the pink tape Do not touch here HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide 15 Use the correct print cartridges To print... Insert this print cartridge in the left stall Insert this...
.... Insert or replace the print cartridges Prepare the printer and cartridges 1 Make sure the power is not covered by the HP warranty. Remove the pink tape Do not touch here HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide 15 Use the correct print cartridges To print... Insert this print cartridge in the left stall Insert this...
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...of the printer displays two icons showing the approximate ink level for the printer to work as possible. Storing the cartridge 16 HP Photosmart 8100 series Tip Ink-backup printing mode lets you are finished installing cartridges, close the main cover to complete the cartridge alignment.... to enter ink-backup printing mode. You must install both installed cartridges are not using a print cartridge Whenever you are not genuine HP cartridges. When you remove a print cartridge from drying out. The printer continues to install the second cartridge, if necessary. 5 When...
...of the printer displays two icons showing the approximate ink level for the printer to work as possible. Storing the cartridge 16 HP Photosmart 8100 series Tip Ink-backup printing mode lets you are finished installing cartridges, close the main cover to complete the cartridge alignment.... to enter ink-backup printing mode. You must install both installed cartridges are not using a print cartridge Whenever you are not genuine HP cartridges. When you remove a print cartridge from drying out. The printer continues to install the second cartridge, if necessary. 5 When...
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Once you are not using a print cartridge (continued) improperly can cause the cartridge to malfunction. ➔ To insert a cartridge into the cartridge protector, slide the cartridge into place. When you have inserted a cartridge into the cartridge protector, place it securely into the protector at a slight angle and snap it in the storage area located in the printer under the top cover. HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide 17
Once you are not using a print cartridge (continued) improperly can cause the cartridge to malfunction. ➔ To insert a cartridge into the cartridge protector, slide the cartridge into place. When you have inserted a cartridge into the cartridge protector, place it securely into the protector at a slight angle and snap it in the storage area located in the printer under the top cover. HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide 17
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... 2: Selecting photos 1 Insert a memory card that you with a quick start Printing photos is as easy as detailed instructions on it . A check mark appears in first. HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide 19 2 Printing with your new printer It's easy to install. 2 Load photo paper See Paper information. This section provides you want to...
... 2: Selecting photos 1 Insert a memory card that you with a quick start Printing photos is as easy as detailed instructions on it . A check mark appears in first. HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide 19 2 Printing with your new printer It's easy to install. 2 Load photo paper See Paper information. This section provides you want to...
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... can remove the memory card from the camera and insert it into the printer. 20 HP Photosmart 8100 series Using memory cards After you print amazing photos without a computer The HP Photosmart 8100 series printer lets you have taken pictures with a digital camera, remove the memory card from... the camera and insert it into the printer to the printer, see the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help. Supported file formats The...
... can remove the memory card from the camera and insert it into the printer. 20 HP Photosmart 8100 series Using memory cards After you print amazing photos without a computer The HP Photosmart 8100 series printer lets you have taken pictures with a digital camera, remove the memory card from... the camera and insert it into the printer to the printer, see the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help. Supported file formats The...
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... select the photo currently on the card. Select a photo 1 Insert a memory card. 2 Press Select Photos or to navigate to the photo you want to be HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide 21 A number indicating how many copies are already inserted into the printer until it is being accessed may damage the printer and...
... select the photo currently on the card. Select a photo 1 Insert a memory card. 2 Press Select Photos or to navigate to the photo you want to be HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide 21 A number indicating how many copies are already inserted into the printer until it is being accessed may damage the printer and...