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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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... 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 ● Photo paper storage bag ● Tri-color and Photo print cartridges ● Print cartridge protector ● A power supply (power...
... 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 ● Photo paper storage bag ● Tri-color and Photo print cartridges ● Print cartridge protector ● A power supply (power...
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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-... tray slider Push this slider away from 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...
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-... tray slider Push this slider away from 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...
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... slide show. This 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 Print quality Print sample page Print test page Clean cartridges Bluetooth Align cartridge Device address 8 Additional submenus/options (Press Navigation or to...
... slide show. This 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 Print quality Print sample page Print test page Clean cartridges Bluetooth Align cartridge Device address 8 Additional submenus/options (Press Navigation or to...
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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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... this table may invalidate the printer warranty. 14 HP Photosmart 8100 series The cartridge numbers 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 print color and black-and-white photos. Inserting a cartridge that paper from the Main tray will be used...
... this table may invalidate the printer warranty. 14 HP Photosmart 8100 series The cartridge numbers 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 print color and black-and-white photos. Inserting a cartridge that paper from the Main tray will be used...
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... main cover of the printer. 3 Remove the bright pink tape from modifying or refilling HP cartridges is not covered by the HP warranty. Damage that HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. Remove the pink tape Do not touch here HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide 15 Do not touch the ink nozzles or the copper-colored...
... main cover of the printer. 3 Remove the bright pink tape from modifying or refilling HP cartridges is not covered by the HP warranty. Damage that HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. Remove the pink tape Do not touch here HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide 15 Do not touch the ink nozzles or the copper-colored...
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...colored contacts go in order for each cartridge (100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, and nearly empty). Tip Ink-backup printing mode lets you to print an alignment page. Storing the cartridge 16 HP Photosmart 8100 series Replace the cartridge as soon as intended. Each time... you install or replace a print cartridge, a message prompts you keep printing even if one or both cartridges in first. You must install both installed cartridges are finished installing cartridges, close...
...colored contacts go in order for each cartridge (100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, and nearly empty). Tip Ink-backup printing mode lets you to print an alignment page. Storing the cartridge 16 HP Photosmart 8100 series Replace the cartridge as soon as intended. Each time... you install or replace a print cartridge, a message prompts you keep printing even if one or both cartridges in first. You must install both installed cartridges are finished installing cartridges, close...
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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 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. HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide 17 When you have inserted a cartridge into place.
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. HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide 17 When you have inserted a cartridge into place.
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..., and friends. c Adjust the paper width guide to print Inserting a print cartridge Loading paper 1 Install the print cartridges. b Open the top of photo paper into the In tray. A check mark appears in first. HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide 19 c Match the symbol on using memory cards, selecting photos... back of the photo on top and slide it . Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Hold the cartridge with the label on the printer screen. Inserting a memory card Caution Inserting a memory card incorrectly can damage the card and ...
..., and friends. c Adjust the paper width guide to print Inserting a print cartridge Loading paper 1 Install the print cartridges. b Open the top of photo paper into the In tray. A check mark appears in first. HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide 19 c Match the symbol on using memory cards, selecting photos... back of the photo on top and slide it . Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Hold the cartridge with the label on the printer screen. Inserting a memory card Caution Inserting a memory card incorrectly can damage the card and ...
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...and saves money without Internet access should contact Customer Care. 36 HP Photosmart 8100 series ENERGY STAR is a voluntary program established to minimize impact on our environment. For more information, go to HP's Commitment to DIN 19309. Plastics Plastic parts over 24 grams ...has determined that this product. EPA. 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, ...
...and saves money without Internet access should contact Customer Care. 36 HP Photosmart 8100 series ENERGY STAR is a voluntary program established to minimize impact on our environment. For more information, go to HP's Commitment to DIN 19309. Plastics Plastic parts over 24 grams ...has determined that this product. EPA. 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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... this cover to catch the printed paper as it towards you to extend the Out tray to access the print cartridges and the print 4 HP Photosmart 8100 series Out tray extender Lift the tab, then pull it is ejected from you to load small photo paper in...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 Finder, then select Library > HP Photosmart Printer Help for printing. 5. Main tray Place plain paper, transparencies, envelopes, or...
... this cover to catch the printed paper as it towards you to extend the Out tray to access the print cartridges and the print 4 HP Photosmart 8100 series Out tray extender Lift the tab, then pull it is ejected from you to load small photo paper in...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 Finder, then select Library > HP Photosmart Printer Help for printing. 5. Main tray Place plain paper, transparencies, envelopes, or...
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... printer to a computer or to view your photos and menu options. 11. USB port Use this screen to an HP direct-printing digital camera. 3. The Save and HP Instant Share buttons work only when the printer is connected to clear paper jams. 10. On Press this button to ... Share Press this button to save mode. 2. Select Photos Use this button to clear paper jams. Control panel 1. (continued) HP Photosmart 8100 series User's Guide cartridge storage area, and to a computer. Back of printer 1. Power cord connection Use this door to send a photo via e-mail. Select Photos arrows...
... printer to a computer or to view your photos and menu options. 11. USB port Use this screen to an HP direct-printing digital camera. 3. The Save and HP Instant Share buttons work only when the printer is connected to clear paper jams. 10. On Press this button to ... Share Press this button to save mode. 2. Select Photos Use this button to clear paper jams. Control panel 1. (continued) HP Photosmart 8100 series User's Guide cartridge storage area, and to a computer. Back of printer 1. Power cord connection Use this door to send a photo via e-mail. Select Photos arrows...
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... stop the slide show. press Cancel to pause and unpause 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...
... stop the slide show. press Cancel to pause and unpause 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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HP Photosmart 8100 series User's Guide 15 To print Use this paper High-quality, long-lasting prints and enlargements HP Premium Plus photo paper (Also known as Colorfast Photo Paper in some countries/regions.) Medium-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. If the corners curl, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it ...
HP Photosmart 8100 series User's Guide 15 To print Use this paper High-quality, long-lasting prints and enlargements HP Premium Plus photo paper (Also known as Colorfast Photo Paper in some countries/regions.) Medium-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. If the corners curl, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it ...
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...each side and pulling the ● Envelopes tray 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 buttons on the back cover. Pull the Photo... for your project. The Main light illuminates, meaning that is not in the right stall HP Photo #99 HP Photosmart 8100 series User's Guide 17 For optimum printing results, HP recommends using only HP print cartridges. Load envelopes with the front-side down . (continued) Paper type How to load Tray...
...each side and pulling the ● Envelopes tray 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 buttons on the back cover. Pull the Photo... for your project. The Main light illuminates, meaning that is not in the right stall HP Photo #99 HP Photosmart 8100 series User's Guide 17 For optimum printing results, HP recommends using only HP print cartridges. Load envelopes with the front-side down . (continued) Paper type How to load Tray...
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... or #97 Text and colored line drawings HP Tri-color #95 or #97 Insert this print cartridge in first. Damage that you are using the correct print cartridge. HP Photosmart 8100 series Insert or replace the print cartridges Prepare the printer and cartridges 1. Push the cartridge until it and then pull the cartridge out. 2. Match the symbol on the box...
... or #97 Text and colored line drawings HP Tri-color #95 or #97 Insert this print cartridge in first. Damage that you are using the correct print cartridge. HP Photosmart 8100 series Insert or replace the print cartridges Prepare the printer and cartridges 1. Push the cartridge until it and then pull the cartridge out. 2. Match the symbol on the box...