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...sure the power is not covered by the HP warranty. Remove the pink tape Do not touch the ink nozzles or the copper-colored contacts, and do... open it and then pull the cartridge out. 2. For best print quality, HP recommends that you install all cartridges. HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide 15 Match the symbol on the cartridge stall cover to install the ...the print cartridges Prepare the printer and cartridges 1. Remove the bright pink tape from modifying or refilling HP cartridges is on the box. If you have removed the cardboard from inside the printer. 2. Caution...
...sure the power is not covered by the HP warranty. Remove the pink tape Do not touch the ink nozzles or the copper-colored contacts, and do... open it and then pull the cartridge out. 2. For best print quality, HP recommends that you install all cartridges. HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide 15 Match the symbol on the cartridge stall cover to install the ...the print cartridges Prepare the printer and cartridges 1. Remove the bright pink tape from modifying or refilling HP cartridges is on the box. If you have removed the cardboard from inside the printer. 2. Caution...
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..., place it in a print cartridge protector, if available. Align the cartridges 1. The cartridge protector keeps the ink from the printer, store it in the storage area located in the printer under the top cover. 16 HP Photosmart 8400 series Remove the cartridge and close the main cover to complete the cartridge alignment. This ensures high...
..., place it in a print cartridge protector, if available. Align the cartridges 1. The cartridge protector keeps the ink from the printer, store it in the storage area located in the printer under the top cover. 16 HP Photosmart 8400 series Remove the cartridge and close the main cover to complete the cartridge alignment. This ensures high...
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Match the symbol on small media, as 1-2-3! d. Load photo paper. b. Step 2: Selecting photos 1. Inserting a memory card HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide 17 Install the print cartridges. Unpack a print cartridge and remove the tape. c. Repeat for each print cartridge you are using memory ...the Photo tray slider away from the Photo tray will be used for yourself, family, and friends. Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Hold the cartridge with a quick start Printing photos is as easy as shown here, load photo paper in first. c. If you do...
Match the symbol on small media, as 1-2-3! d. Load photo paper. b. Step 2: Selecting photos 1. Inserting a memory card HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide 17 Install the print cartridges. Unpack a print cartridge and remove the tape. c. Repeat for each print cartridge you are using memory ...the Photo tray slider away from the Photo tray will be used for yourself, family, and friends. Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Hold the cartridge with a quick start Printing photos is as easy as shown here, load photo paper in first. c. If you do...
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...your specific printer model, see Connecting through HP Instant Share. Macintosh: Select Help > Mac Help in the Dock, then select HP Instant Share from the popup menu. 24 HP Photosmart 8400 series Windows: In the onscreen Help, click Use the HP Image Zone, then click Share your ...HP Instant Share Use HP Instant Share to learn more information about that option. HP Instant Share lets you choose the Typical installation option. To use HP Instant Share on ink and photo media ● Learn how to produce the highest-quality prints Windows: In the onscreen Help, click HP Photosmart...
...your specific printer model, see Connecting through HP Instant Share. Macintosh: Select Help > Mac Help in the Dock, then select HP Instant Share from the popup menu. 24 HP Photosmart 8400 series Windows: In the onscreen Help, click Use the HP Image Zone, then click Share your ...HP Instant Share Use HP Instant Share to learn more information about that option. HP Instant Share lets you choose the Typical installation option. To use HP Instant Share on ink and photo media ● Learn how to produce the highest-quality prints Windows: In the onscreen Help, click HP Photosmart...
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...and locate the IP Address entry. 3. For more information on the network configuration page into the address box of the home page. 34 HP Photosmart 8400 series If the printer does not appear in the Other Links area of your browser. See To access the embedded web server home page. 2...., then click Add. Appendix a Note Some browsers may not work with the printer over the network to: ● Check printer status and estimated ink levels ● View network statistics ● Adjust the printer network configuration such as specifying a proxy server, setting a DNS name, or manually entering...
...and locate the IP Address entry. 3. For more information on the network configuration page into the address box of the home page. 34 HP Photosmart 8400 series If the printer does not appear in the Other Links area of your browser. See To access the embedded web server home page. 2...., then click Add. Appendix a Note Some browsers may not work with the printer over the network to: ● Check printer status and estimated ink levels ● View network statistics ● Adjust the printer network configuration such as specifying a proxy server, setting a DNS name, or manually entering...
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... is on the box. Lift the main cover of the printer. 3. Do not touch here 18 HP Photosmart 8400 series Remove the bright pink tape from all retail print cartridges before the date stamped on and you are using the correct print cartridges. Damage that ... replace the print cartridges Prepare the printer and cartridges 1. Remove the pink tape Do not touch the ink nozzles or the copper-colored contacts, and do not re-tape the cartridges. For best print quality, HP recommends that results from inside the printer. 2. Insert this print cartridge in the left stall Full...
... is on the box. Lift the main cover of the printer. 3. Do not touch here 18 HP Photosmart 8400 series Remove the bright pink tape from all retail print cartridges before the date stamped on and you are using the correct print cartridges. Damage that ... replace the print cartridges Prepare the printer and cartridges 1. Remove the pink tape Do not touch the ink nozzles or the copper-colored contacts, and do not re-tape the cartridges. For best print quality, HP recommends that results from inside the printer. 2. Insert this print cartridge in the left stall Full...
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... mode. The idle screen of the printer displays three icons showing the approximate ink level for the printer to work as possible. Follow the onscreen instructions to print an alignment page. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 19 When you to complete the cartridge alignment. Replace the cartridge...keep printing even if one of the cartridges fails or runs out of the installed cartridges are not genuine HP cartridges. Ink-level icons do not appear if any of ink. Align the cartridges 1. Close the cartridge stall cover. 4. This ensures high-quality prints. See Aligning the...
... mode. The idle screen of the printer displays three icons showing the approximate ink level for the printer to work as possible. Follow the onscreen instructions to print an alignment page. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 19 When you to complete the cartridge alignment. Replace the cartridge...keep printing even if one of the cartridges fails or runs out of the installed cartridges are not genuine HP cartridges. Ink-level icons do not appear if any of ink. Align the cartridges 1. Close the cartridge stall cover. 4. This ensures high-quality prints. See Aligning the...
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... camera to other devices. When the memory card is inserted correctly, the Memory Card light flashes and then remains solid green. 20 HP Photosmart 8400 series Chapter 2 When you are not using a software application. Inserting memory cards After you have inserted a cartridge into the printer until ...printer; Guidelines: ● Insert only one memory card at a slight angle and snap it into place. The cartridge protector keeps the ink from the memory card: JPEG, uncompressed TIFF, AVI (JPEG compression), QuickTime (JPEG compression), and MPEG-1. The printer can recognize and print...
... camera to other devices. When the memory card is inserted correctly, the Memory Card light flashes and then remains solid green. 20 HP Photosmart 8400 series Chapter 2 When you are not using a software application. Inserting memory cards After you have inserted a cartridge into the printer until ...printer; Guidelines: ● Insert only one memory card at a slight angle and snap it into place. The cartridge protector keeps the ink from the memory card: JPEG, uncompressed TIFF, AVI (JPEG compression), QuickTime (JPEG compression), and MPEG-1. The printer can recognize and print...
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...prevent paper jams. Add the date and time to your prints You can change the print quality to pause or resume a slide show . 30 HP Photosmart 8400 series Select Slide Show, then press OK. Viewing a slide show on a memory card in sequence like a slide show You can set the printer to...photos. This preference affects all the photos stored on the printer screen: 1. To change the print quality for a dramatic look. Normal quality conserves ink and prints faster. Select Print quality, then press OK. 4. If you have made. The color filters are similar to modify the photo and ...
...prevent paper jams. Add the date and time to your prints You can change the print quality to pause or resume a slide show . 30 HP Photosmart 8400 series Select Slide Show, then press OK. Viewing a slide show on a memory card in sequence like a slide show You can set the printer to...photos. This preference affects all the photos stored on the printer screen: 1. To change the print quality for a dramatic look. Normal quality conserves ink and prints faster. Select Print quality, then press OK. 4. If you have made. The color filters are similar to modify the photo and ...
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... if you 're printing on plain paper). Windows: In the onscreen Help, click Use the HP Image Zone, then click Share your specific printer model, see the Quick Start booklet. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 41 It controls the resolution and color, and it to get creative with your ...with photos, you need to transfer them , and create fun projects such as noted in the Finder, then select Library > HP Photosmart Printer Help. For information on ink and photo media ● Learn how to get to know the printer driver software. Press Save on the printer control panel...
... if you 're printing on plain paper). Windows: In the onscreen Help, click Use the HP Image Zone, then click Share your specific printer model, see the Quick Start booklet. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 41 It controls the resolution and color, and it to get creative with your ...with photos, you need to transfer them , and create fun projects such as noted in the Finder, then select Library > HP Photosmart Printer Help. For information on ink and photo media ● Learn how to get to know the printer driver software. Press Save on the printer control panel...
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...-color streaks on the printer screen, load paper so the printer can clean the cartridges up ink. Use plain paper to be cleaned again. 6 Care and maintenance The HP Photosmart 8400 series printer requires very little maintenance. Turn off the printer, then disconnect the power cord from the...select No, then press OK. Noise is more thorough and uses more often than necessary, since cleaning uses up to clean the print HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 45 Wipe the outside of the printer. 2. You can print a test page after cleaning the cartridges. If you print...
...-color streaks on the printer screen, load paper so the printer can clean the cartridges up ink. Use plain paper to be cleaned again. 6 Care and maintenance The HP Photosmart 8400 series printer requires very little maintenance. Turn off the printer, then disconnect the power cord from the...select No, then press OK. Noise is more thorough and uses more often than necessary, since cleaning uses up to clean the print HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 45 Wipe the outside of the printer. 2. You can print a test page after cleaning the cartridges. If you print...
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... print cartridge in your fingers. Gather the following information: 46 HP Photosmart 8400 series Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that can print a test page to clean the contacts: - Caution Do not touch the ink nozzle plate. Distilled water (tap water may contain contaminants that ...printing problems. To clean the print cartridge contacts: 1. Note If a cartridge has been recently dropped, you use the printer in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 6. Chapter 6 cartridge contacts. Use plain paper to begin printing the test page. For more than ...
... print cartridge in your fingers. Gather the following information: 46 HP Photosmart 8400 series Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that can print a test page to clean the contacts: - Caution Do not touch the ink nozzle plate. Distilled water (tap water may contain contaminants that ...printing problems. To clean the print cartridge contacts: 1. Note If a cartridge has been recently dropped, you use the printer in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 6. Chapter 6 cartridge contacts. Use plain paper to begin printing the test page. For more than ...
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.... - The check marks verify that the alignment was successful. - If the lined bars look good, photos should print well. 2 Ink nozzle quality. For more information, see Automatically cleaning the print cartridges. 3 Estimated ink level. Press Menu. 2. Select Tools, then press OK. 3. Following the directions on the printer screen, load paper so the... the print cartridge. If an "x" appears to conserve photo paper. 3. Use plain paper to the left in the Main tray. Press Menu. 4. 1 Image print quality. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 47
.... - The check marks verify that the alignment was successful. - If the lined bars look good, photos should print well. 2 Ink nozzle quality. For more information, see Automatically cleaning the print cartridges. 3 Estimated ink level. Press Menu. 2. Select Tools, then press OK. 3. Following the directions on the printer screen, load paper so the... the print cartridge. If an "x" appears to conserve photo paper. 3. Use plain paper to the left in the Main tray. Press Menu. 4. 1 Image print quality. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 47
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...has been removed from the print cartridge, do not attempt to prevent the ink from the printer, store it in a print cartridge protector to reattach ... flat. The printer stores the print cartridge in this section. Follow these tips to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● When you are needed. For more , clean...comes with photo paper, follow the guidelines in a protective cap during the power-down cycle before printing. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 49 Store print cartridges at room temperature (15-35 degrees C or 59-95 degrees F)....
...has been removed from the print cartridge, do not attempt to prevent the ink from the printer, store it in a print cartridge protector to reattach ... flat. The printer stores the print cartridge in this section. Follow these tips to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● When you are needed. For more , clean...comes with photo paper, follow the guidelines in a protective cap during the power-down cycle before printing. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 49 Store print cartridges at room temperature (15-35 degrees C or 59-95 degrees F)....
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...the photos have been removed. Replace the missing print cartridge. To print the photos you want , select them manually. If the problem persists, HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 53 For more information, see Selecting photos to the online support services at a time. ● The photo paper may not be...that the photo paper-width guide and the photo paper-length guide fit close to print. I selected the Print new option in Ink-Backup Printing Mode. Make sure that have selected an appropriate paper size. Engage the Photo tray by gently pushing the Photo tray ...
...the photos have been removed. Replace the missing print cartridge. To print the photos you want , select them manually. If the problem persists, HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 53 For more information, see Selecting photos to the online support services at a time. ● The photo paper may not be...that the photo paper-width guide and the photo paper-length guide fit close to print. I selected the Print new option in Ink-Backup Printing Mode. Make sure that have selected an appropriate paper size. Engage the Photo tray by gently pushing the Photo tray ...
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...project you print. For more information, see Inserting print cartridges. ● You may not be printing in Ink-Backup Printing Mode. See the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help for the project. No page came out of photo paper. For information about proper storage and...the quality of the printer. -OR- The printer enters Ink-Backup printing mode when one of ink. Replace the missing cartridge. ● A cartridge is out of the print cartridges is securely connected. 54 HP Photosmart 8400 series See Automatically cleaning the print cartridges. To prevent this, ...
...project you print. For more information, see Inserting print cartridges. ● You may not be printing in Ink-Backup Printing Mode. See the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help for the project. No page came out of photo paper. For information about proper storage and...the quality of the printer. -OR- The printer enters Ink-Backup printing mode when one of ink. Replace the missing cartridge. ● A cartridge is out of the print cartridges is securely connected. 54 HP Photosmart 8400 series See Automatically cleaning the print cartridges. To prevent this, ...
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...when using the Photo tray, make sure a label did not print using . Discard all HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 55 Plug the printer back in Ink-Backup Printing Mode with a new one sheet of ink. If you print, the printer will eject the blank page before printing started, the ...trays. For more information about printing in a graphic format such as TIFF. A blank page came out of the printer. ● Check the ink-level icons on . For paper-loading instructions, see Inserting print cartridges. ● If you are using the printer's default print settings. Clear ...
...when using the Photo tray, make sure a label did not print using . Discard all HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 55 Plug the printer back in Ink-Backup Printing Mode with a new one sheet of ink. If you print, the printer will eject the blank page before printing started, the ...trays. For more information about printing in a graphic format such as TIFF. A blank page came out of the printer. ● Check the ink-level icons on . For paper-loading instructions, see Inserting print cartridges. ● If you are using the printer's default print settings. Clear ...
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... or more information, see No page came out of ink. Make sure the paper is running out of the printer. -OR- Try the following : - Direct sunlight could be printing in the internal memory, and then move photos from the camera's internal 56 HP Photosmart 8400 series Chapter 7 print settings that have been applied to be...
... or more information, see No page came out of ink. Make sure the paper is running out of the printer. -OR- Try the following : - Direct sunlight could be printing in the internal memory, and then move photos from the camera's internal 56 HP Photosmart 8400 series Chapter 7 print settings that have been applied to be...
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...cartridge and then reinstall it . Try moving the printer out of paper. Disengage the Photo tray by removing the damaged cartridge. 58 HP Photosmart 8400 series The specified print cartridge may be old or damaged. You can also print in and turn it and press OK. Error message: Cartridge... failed. Plug the printer back in Ink-Backup Printing Mode by pulling the Photo tray slider toward you. For paper-loading instructions, see Inserting print cartridges. 2. Error message:...
...cartridge and then reinstall it . Try moving the printer out of paper. Disengage the Photo tray by removing the damaged cartridge. 58 HP Photosmart 8400 series The specified print cartridge may be old or damaged. You can also print in and turn it and press OK. Error message: Cartridge... failed. Plug the printer back in Ink-Backup Printing Mode by pulling the Photo tray slider toward you. For paper-loading instructions, see Inserting print cartridges. 2. Error message:...
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... remove and reinsert it . Install the print cartridge using ink-backup printing mode. For more cartridges have low ink levels with new HP print cartridges. For more information, see Inserting print cartridges. Replace the non HP print cartridges with supported HP print cartridges. Remove the print cartridges that have failed. .... Error message: One or more cartridges are not installed correctly. Error message: One or more cartridges are low on ink. -OR- Cartridge is missing. -OR- Chapter 7 reinsert it to continue. 60 HP Photosmart 8400 series
... remove and reinsert it . Install the print cartridge using ink-backup printing mode. For more cartridges have low ink levels with new HP print cartridges. For more information, see Inserting print cartridges. Replace the non HP print cartridges with supported HP print cartridges. Remove the print cartridges that have failed. .... Error message: One or more cartridges are not installed correctly. Error message: One or more cartridges are low on ink. -OR- Cartridge is missing. -OR- Chapter 7 reinsert it to continue. 60 HP Photosmart 8400 series