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... information 3 What's in the box...3 Printer overview...4 Printer menu...7 Paper information 13 Print cartridge information 14 2 Printing with your new printer 19 Quick start...19 Printing without a computer 20...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 ...Plastics...36 Material safety data sheets 36 Recycling program 37 HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide 1
... information 3 What's in the box...3 Printer overview...4 Printer menu...7 Paper information 13 Print cartridge information 14 2 Printing with your new printer 19 Quick start...19 Printing without a computer 20...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 ...Plastics...36 Material safety data sheets 36 Recycling program 37 HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide 1
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...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 ● Photo paper storage bag ● Tri-color and Photo print cartridges ● Print cartridge... protector ● A power supply (power supplies may vary in online format on a computer, you are reading. HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide 3 With this new photo...
...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 ● Photo paper storage bag ● Tri-color and Photo print cartridges ● Print cartridge... protector ● A power supply (power supplies may vary in online format on a computer, you are reading. HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide 3 With this new photo...
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...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... you to engage the Photo tray. 9 Top cover Lift this cover to access the print cartridges and the print cartridge storage area, and 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
...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... you to engage the Photo tray. 9 Top cover Lift this cover to access the print cartridges and the print cartridge storage area, and 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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... menu option shows the device address.) HP Photosmart 8100 series Chapter 1 Printer menu structure (continued) Top level menu Submenus/options Add frame Add color effect Tools View 9-up Slide show . press Cancel to stop the slide show Print quality Print sample page Print test page Clean cartridges Bluetooth Align cartridge Device address 8 Additional submenus/options...
... menu option shows the device address.) HP Photosmart 8100 series Chapter 1 Printer menu structure (continued) Top level menu Submenus/options Add frame Add color effect Tools View 9-up Slide show . press Cancel to stop the slide show Print quality Print sample page Print test page Clean cartridges Bluetooth Align cartridge Device address 8 Additional submenus/options...
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... 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 the available photo sizes) Paper...; On (default) ● Off Turn Digital Flash: ● On ● Off (default) Date/time stamp: ● Date/time ● Date only ● Off (default) 10 HP Photosmart 8100 series
... 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 the available photo sizes) Paper...; 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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... 1 Out tray paper jams. 3 Replace the Out tray. 4 Pull the Photo tray slider towards 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 this printer also appear on the back cover. For optimum printing results...
... 1 Out tray paper jams. 3 Replace the Out tray. 4 Pull the Photo tray slider towards 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 this printer also appear on the back cover. For optimum printing results...
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... that you install all retail print cartridges before the date stamped on and you are using the correct print cartridge. Damage that HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. Use the correct print cartridges To print... Also, note that results from both cartridges. Remove the pink tape Do not touch here HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide 15
... that you install all retail print cartridges before the date stamped on and you are using the correct print cartridge. Damage that HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. Use the correct print cartridges To print... Also, note that results from both cartridges. Remove the pink tape Do not touch here HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide 15
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... displays two icons showing the approximate ink level for the printer to work as possible. Storing the cartridge 16 HP Photosmart 8100 series Remove the cartridge and close the main cover. Replace the cartridge as soon as intended. Hold the cartridge with inferior print quality. Tip Ink-backup printing mode lets you keep printing even if one...
... displays two icons showing the approximate ink level for the printer to work as possible. Storing the cartridge 16 HP Photosmart 8100 series Remove the cartridge and close the main cover. Replace the cartridge as soon as intended. Hold the cartridge with inferior print quality. Tip Ink-backup printing mode lets you keep printing even if one...
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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 the protector at a slight angle and snap it securely into the cartridge protector, place it in the storage area located in the printer under the top cover. When you have inserted a cartridge into place.
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 the protector at a slight angle and snap it securely into the cartridge protector, place it in the storage area located in the printer under the top cover. When you have inserted a cartridge into place.
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... on the card. 3 Press Select Photos to select a photo that has photos on the cartridge label to the correct stall. For more information on memory cards, see Selecting photos. HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide 19 2 Printing with your new printer It's easy to print high-quality... photos for each print cartridge you need to install. 2 Load photo paper See Paper information. This section...
... on the card. 3 Press Select Photos to select a photo that has photos on the cartridge label to the correct stall. For more information on memory cards, see Selecting photos. HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide 19 2 Printing with your new printer It's easy to print high-quality... photos for each print cartridge you need to install. 2 Load photo paper See Paper information. This section...
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...ENERGY STAR, which saves natural resources and saves money without Internet access should contact Customer Care. 36 HP Photosmart 8100 series For more information, go to HP's Commitment to www.energystar.gov. registered mark of recycled paper according to DIN 19309. Plastics Plastic ...purposes at the end of this product. Chapter 5 (continued) Category Print cartridges USB support Video file formats Specifications Idle: 5 W Off: 2 W HP Gray Photo (C9368A) HP Color Photo (C9369E) HP Tri-color (C8766E or C9363E) HP Black (C8767E) Microsoft Windows 98, 2000 Professional, ME, XP Home, ...
...ENERGY STAR, which saves natural resources and saves money without Internet access should contact Customer Care. 36 HP Photosmart 8100 series For more information, go to HP's Commitment to www.energystar.gov. registered mark of recycled paper according to DIN 19309. Plastics Plastic ...purposes at the end of this product. Chapter 5 (continued) Category Print cartridges USB support Video file formats Specifications Idle: 5 W Off: 2 W HP Gray Photo (C9368A) HP Color Photo (C9369E) HP Tri-color (C8766E or C9363E) HP Black (C8767E) Microsoft Windows 98, 2000 Professional, ME, XP Home, ...
HP Photosmart 8100 series User's Guide
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... 7 Printer menu ...8 2 Getting ready to print 15 Loading paper ...15 Choosing the right paper 15 Loading your paper 16 Inserting print cartridges 17 Inserting memory cards 19 Supported file formats 20 Inserting a memory card 20 Removing a memory card 22 3 Printing photos without a computer... and print cartridges 46 Storing the printer 46 Storing the print cartridges 47 Maintaining the quality of photo paper 47 Storing photo paper 47 Handling photo paper 47 7 Troubleshooting 49 Printer hardware problems 49 Printing problems 51 Error messages 55 HP Photosmart 8100 series User's...
... 7 Printer menu ...8 2 Getting ready to print 15 Loading paper ...15 Choosing the right paper 15 Loading your paper 16 Inserting print cartridges 17 Inserting memory cards 19 Supported file formats 20 Inserting a memory card 20 Removing a memory card 22 3 Printing photos without a computer... and print cartridges 46 Storing the printer 46 Storing the print cartridges 47 Maintaining the quality of photo paper 47 Storing photo paper 47 Handling photo paper 47 7 Troubleshooting 49 Printer hardware problems 49 Printing problems 51 Error messages 55 HP Photosmart 8100 series User's...
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Paper errors 55 Print cartridge errors 56 Memory card errors 59 Proof sheet errors 61 Computer printing errors 62 8 Customer Care 65 Customer Care by phone 65 Placing a call 67 Return to HP repair service 67 a Specifications ...69 System requirements 69 Printer specifications 70 Index...73 2 HP Photosmart 8100 series
Paper errors 55 Print cartridge errors 56 Memory card errors 59 Proof sheet errors 61 Computer printing errors 62 8 Customer Care 65 Customer Care by phone 65 Placing a call 67 Return to HP repair service 67 a Specifications ...69 System requirements 69 Printer specifications 70 Index...73 2 HP Photosmart 8100 series
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... PC: From the Start menu, select Programs (in Windows XP, select All Programs) > HP > Photosmart 320, 370, 7400, 7800, 8100, 8400, 8700 series > Photosmart Help. ● Macintosh: Select Help > Mac Help in the Photo tray. 8. Chapter 1 After you have installed the HP Photosmart printer software on a computer, you to engage the Photo tray. 9. Main tray Place... this cover to clear front paper jams. 3. Printer parts Front of the paper in this tray to load small media or to access the print cartridges and the print 4 HP Photosmart 8100 series Out tray Lift this tray for Macintosh.
... PC: From the Start menu, select Programs (in Windows XP, select All Programs) > HP > Photosmart 320, 370, 7400, 7800, 8100, 8400, 8700 series > Photosmart Help. ● Macintosh: Select Help > Mac Help in the Photo tray. 8. Chapter 1 After you have installed the HP Photosmart printer software on a computer, you to engage the Photo tray. 9. Main tray Place... this cover to clear front paper jams. 3. Printer parts Front of the paper in this tray to load small media or to access the print cartridges and the print 4 HP Photosmart 8100 series Out tray Lift this tray for Macintosh.
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... access door Remove this button to connect the power cord included with the printer. 2. (continued) HP Photosmart 8100 series User's Guide cartridge storage area, and to clear paper jams. Control panel 1. Memory card slots Insert memory cards here. HP Instant Share Press this door to clear paper jams. 10. Power cord connection Use this button...
... access door Remove this button to connect the power cord included with the printer. 2. (continued) HP Photosmart 8100 series User's Guide cartridge storage area, and to clear paper jams. Control panel 1. Memory card slots Insert memory cards here. HP Instant Share Press this door to clear paper jams. 10. Power cord connection Use this button...
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... other devices with Bluetooth wireless technology require you to stop the slide show Print quality Print sample page Print test page Clean cartridges Bluetooth Align cartridge Device address Device name HP Photosmart 8100 series User's Guide Additional submenus/options Choose color effect: ● Black and white ● Sepia ● Antique ● No effect (default) The...
... other devices with Bluetooth wireless technology require you to stop the slide show Print quality Print sample page Print test page Clean cartridges Bluetooth Align cartridge Device address Device name HP Photosmart 8100 series User's Guide Additional submenus/options Choose color effect: ● Black and white ● Sepia ● Antique ● No effect (default) The...
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Printer menu structure (continued) Top level menu Submenus/options Help Cartridges Photo sizes Paper loading Paper jams Camera connect Preferences SmartFocus Digital Flash Date/time Colorspace HP Photosmart 8100 series User's Guide Additional submenus/options Print Cartridge Help: (Press Navigation or to scroll through the HP print cartridges available for the printer, then press OK to see how...
Printer menu structure (continued) Top level menu Submenus/options Help Cartridges Photo sizes Paper loading Paper jams Camera connect Preferences SmartFocus Digital Flash Date/time Colorspace HP Photosmart 8100 series User's Guide Additional submenus/options Print Cartridge Help: (Press Navigation or to scroll through the HP print cartridges available for the printer, then press OK to see how...
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2 Getting ready to avoid smears. HP Photosmart 8100 series User's Guide 15 If the corners curl, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it in a cool, dry place. Loading paper Learn ... to print Before you can begin printing, there are three easy procedures you should become familiar with: ● Loading paper ● Inserting print cartridges ● Inserting memory cards You must load paper and insert a print cartridge before inserting a memory card. To print Use this paper High-quality, long-lasting prints and enlargements...
2 Getting ready to avoid smears. HP Photosmart 8100 series User's Guide 15 If the corners curl, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it in a cool, dry place. Loading paper Learn ... to print Before you can begin printing, there are three easy procedures you should become familiar with: ● Loading paper ● Inserting print cartridges ● Inserting memory cards You must load paper and insert a print cartridge before inserting a memory card. To print Use this paper High-quality, long-lasting prints and enlargements...
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...-white photos. Pull the Photo tray slider towards you can choose the best cartridges for the next print job. 1 Paper-length guide 2 Paper-width guide Inserting print cartridges The HP Photosmart 8100 series printer can use in the right stall HP Photo #99 HP Photosmart 8100 series User's Guide 17 (continued) Paper type How to load Tray to avoid...
...-white photos. Pull the Photo tray slider towards you can choose the best cartridges for the next print job. 1 Paper-length guide 2 Paper-width guide Inserting print cartridges The HP Photosmart 8100 series printer can use in the right stall HP Photo #99 HP Photosmart 8100 series User's Guide 17 (continued) Paper type How to load Tray to avoid...
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... symbol on and you are using the correct print cartridge. HP Photosmart 8100 series Lift the main cover of the printer. 3. Push the cartridge until it and then pull the cartridge out. 2. Close the cartridge stall cover. 4. Make sure the power is on the cartridge label to install the second cartridge, if necessary. Do not touch here 18 Insert...
... symbol on and you are using the correct print cartridge. HP Photosmart 8100 series Lift the main cover of the printer. 3. Push the cartridge until it and then pull the cartridge out. 2. Close the cartridge stall cover. 4. Make sure the power is on the cartridge label to install the second cartridge, if necessary. Do not touch here 18 Insert...