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... creative 28 Printing photos ...31 Printing photos from a memory card 31 Printing photos from a digital camera 35 Printing from HP Instant Share 36 4 Getting connected 37 Connecting to other devices 37 Connecting through HP Instant Share 38 5 Printing from a computer 41 6 Care and maintenance 45 Cleaning and maintaining the printer 45 Cleaning... 49 Maintaining the quality of photo paper 49 Storing photo paper 49 Handling photo paper 49 7 Troubleshooting 51 Printer hardware problems 51 Printing problems 53 HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 1
... creative 28 Printing photos ...31 Printing photos from a memory card 31 Printing photos from a digital camera 35 Printing from HP Instant Share 36 4 Getting connected 37 Connecting to other devices 37 Connecting through HP Instant Share 38 5 Printing from a computer 41 6 Care and maintenance 45 Cleaning and maintaining the printer 45 Cleaning... 49 Maintaining the quality of photo paper 49 Storing photo paper 49 Handling photo paper 49 7 Troubleshooting 51 Printer hardware problems 51 Printing problems 53 HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 1
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...HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 3 See Getting creative. Improve the quality of your first photo. ● User's Guide: The HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide is the book you 'll learn how to use the printer without connecting a computer, and contains hardware troubleshooting information. ● HP Photosmart Printer Help: The onscreen HP Photosmart...the following documentation: ● Quick Start booklet: The HP Photosmart 8400 series Quick Start booklet explains how to print without connecting a computer. This guide primarily explains how to set up the printer, install the...
...HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 3 See Getting creative. Improve the quality of your first photo. ● User's Guide: The HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide is the book you 'll learn how to use the printer without connecting a computer, and contains hardware troubleshooting information. ● HP Photosmart Printer Help: The onscreen HP Photosmart...the following documentation: ● Quick Start booklet: The HP Photosmart 8400 series Quick Start booklet explains how to print without connecting a computer. This guide primarily explains how to set up the printer, install the...
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... turn on a memory card. 5 On Press this port to a computer. 3. For more information, see Getting connected. 4. (continued) HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 9. Power cord connection Use this button to clear paper jams. Control panel 1. Memory card slots Insert memory cards here. Save Press this port...mode. 2. Back of printer 1. Printer screen Use this button to scroll through the network (if connected). HP Instant Share Press this screen to an HP direct-printing digital camera. 4. Ethernet port Use this cover to access the print cartridges and the print cartridge ...
... turn on a memory card. 5 On Press this port to a computer. 3. For more information, see Getting connected. 4. (continued) HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 9. Power cord connection Use this button to clear paper jams. Control panel 1. Memory card slots Insert memory cards here. Save Press this port...mode. 2. Back of printer 1. Printer screen Use this button to scroll through the network (if connected). HP Instant Share Press this screen to an HP direct-printing digital camera. 4. Ethernet port Use this cover to access the print cartridges and the print cartridge ...
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... in power-save mode - Print layout lights Indicate the current print layout. 5. Off-the printer is engaged - Off-no memory card is busy printing - Flashing-HP Instant Share is being used or information is inserted correctly - (continued) Indicator lights 1. On light - Off-the printer is engaged 3. Status light - Memory card light... tray is in power-save mode 2. Main tray light on - On-the memory card is being transmitted between a memory card and the printer or computer HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 7 Flashing red-the printer requires attention 4.
... in power-save mode - Print layout lights Indicate the current print layout. 5. Off-the printer is engaged - Off-no memory card is busy printing - Flashing-HP Instant Share is being used or information is inserted correctly - (continued) Indicator lights 1. On light - Off-the printer is engaged 3. Status light - Memory card light... tray is in power-save mode 2. Main tray light on - On-the memory card is being transmitted between a memory card and the printer or computer HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 7 Flashing red-the printer requires attention 4.
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....) Select pattern: Select color: Choose color effect: ● Black and white ● Sepia ● Antique ● Solarize ● Metallic ● Red filter ● Blue filter HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 9 Menu items that are not accessible are viewing a submenu, pressing Menu returns you to exit the current menu. If you are grayed out. ● Press...
....) Select pattern: Select color: Choose color effect: ● Black and white ● Sepia ● Antique ● Solarize ● Metallic ● Red filter ● Blue filter HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 9 Menu items that are not accessible are viewing a submenu, pressing Menu returns you to exit the current menu. If you are grayed out. ● Press...
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Printer menu structure (continued) Top level menu Submenus/options Bluetooth Device address Device name Passkey Accessibility Security level HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide Additional submenus/options Device address: (Some devices with Bluetooth wireless technology require you to enter the address of ...option.) Security Level: ● High 11 Press OK to move to next number.) (You can select a device name for the printer that users of the device they locate the printer.) (Press Navigation to locate. This menu option shows the device address.) Device name: (You can ...
Printer menu structure (continued) Top level menu Submenus/options Bluetooth Device address Device name Passkey Accessibility Security level HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide Additional submenus/options Device address: (Some devices with Bluetooth wireless technology require you to enter the address of ...option.) Security Level: ● High 11 Press OK to move to next number.) (You can select a device name for the printer that users of the device they locate the printer.) (Press Navigation to locate. This menu option shows the device address.) Device name: (You can ...
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... ● Auto-select (default) The Auto-select default tells the printer to print all appear on the same page (if enough space is not available. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 13
... ● Auto-select (default) The Auto-select default tells the printer to print all appear on the same page (if enough space is not available. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 13
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... your print job and how to -high-resolution images from HP Premium photo paper scanners and digital cameras Casual and business photos HP photo paper HP Everyday photo paper Text documents, draft versions, test and HP Premium inkjet paper alignment pages To keep your paper in good...To get the best results from the printer, choose from these high-quality HP photo papers. Choosing the right paper For a list of available HP inkjet paper, or to purchase supplies, go to avoid smears. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 15 2 Getting ready to print Before you can begin printing, there are...
... your print job and how to -high-resolution images from HP Premium photo paper scanners and digital cameras Casual and business photos HP photo paper HP Everyday photo paper Text documents, draft versions, test and HP Premium inkjet paper alignment pages To keep your paper in good...To get the best results from the printer, choose from these high-quality HP photo papers. Choosing the right paper For a list of available HP inkjet paper, or to purchase supplies, go to avoid smears. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 15 2 Getting ready to print Before you can begin printing, there are...
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Main input tray 2. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 17 Load photo paper printside down and with the front-side down . The Main light illuminates, meaning that is not in the buttons on the back cover. HP provides different types of print cartridges so you until it stops. ...; 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 8400 series printer can use in this table may invalidate the printer warranty. Load envelopes with the flap on the...
Main input tray 2. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 17 Load photo paper printside down and with the front-side down . The Main light illuminates, meaning that is not in the buttons on the back cover. HP provides different types of print cartridges so you until it stops. ...; 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 8400 series printer can use in this table may invalidate the printer warranty. Load envelopes with the flap on the...
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... you install or replace a print cartridge, a message prompts you that the printer is in first. The idle screen of the installed cartridges are not genuine HP cartridges. This ensures high-quality prints. If you keep printing even if one of the cartridges fails or runs out of ink. Align the cartridges.... 2. Tip Ink-backup printing mode lets you are finished installing cartridges, close the main cover to print an alignment page. See Aligning the print cartridges. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 19
... you install or replace a print cartridge, a message prompts you that the printer is in first. The idle screen of the installed cartridges are not genuine HP cartridges. This ensures high-quality prints. If you keep printing even if one of the cartridges fails or runs out of ink. Align the cartridges.... 2. Tip Ink-backup printing mode lets you are finished installing cartridges, close the main cover to print an alignment page. See Aligning the print cartridges. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 19
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...; Angled corner is flashing. Caution Do not pull out a memory card while the Memory Card light is on the left ● Metal contacts face down HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 21
...; Angled corner is flashing. Caution Do not pull out a memory card while the Memory Card light is on the left ● Metal contacts face down HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 21
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... print See Selecting photos to print. Step 2 Load photo paper See Loading paper. Step 4 Select a photo layout See Selecting a photo layout. Step 7 Improve photo quality HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 23 3 Printing photos without even turning on the computer. For more information, see Printing photos from a digital camera.
... print See Selecting photos to print. Step 2 Load photo paper See Loading paper. Step 4 Select a photo layout See Selecting a photo layout. Step 7 Improve photo quality HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 23 3 Printing photos without even turning on the computer. For more information, see Printing photos from a digital camera.
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..., or by printing a proof sheet. To exit 9-up view mode, then use the Navigation arrows to print by viewing the photos on the printer screen. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 25 Press Select Photos or . Use plain To print a photo index: 1. One photo per sheet Deciding which photos to print You can decide which photos...
..., or by printing a proof sheet. To exit 9-up view mode, then use the Navigation arrows to print by viewing the photos on the printer screen. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 25 Press Select Photos or . Use plain To print a photo index: 1. One photo per sheet Deciding which photos to print You can decide which photos...
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... the red eye effect in the print layout section. Problem Red eye in only one selection of a photo printed from the memory card. 1. Press Menu. 3. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 27 Follow these steps For example, if you want to print the selected photos. Deselect a photo When you deselect a photo, the printer discards any photo...
... the red eye effect in the print layout section. Problem Red eye in only one selection of a photo printed from the memory card. 1. Press Menu. 3. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 27 Follow these steps For example, if you want to print the selected photos. Deselect a photo When you deselect a photo, the printer discards any photo...
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... 1.0x. 4. similar to rotate the crop box 90 degrees clockwise. 5. Select Add frame, then select OK. 5. change the original photo. The Solarize effect reverses tones HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 29 It only affects printing. Press Menu. Press Rotate to photos produced in brown tones and look does not change the original photo. Use the...
... 1.0x. 4. similar to rotate the crop box 90 degrees clockwise. 5. Select Add frame, then select OK. 5. change the original photo. The Solarize effect reverses tones HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 29 It only affects printing. Press Menu. Press Rotate to photos produced in brown tones and look does not change the original photo. Use the...
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...-photos you want to print. 3. Follow these steps: 1. Print one of the memory card slots on the printer ● Connect an HP direct-printing digital camera to the USB port on the rear of the printer ● Connect a PictBridge digital camera to the camera port ...video clips on the printer screen and select individual frames for the selected photo as described in Getting creative and Improving photo quality. 5. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 31 Press Print to select the photo layout. 2. If the digital camera records video clips, you want to use is quick and easy...
...-photos you want to print. 3. Follow these steps: 1. Print one of the memory card slots on the printer ● Connect an HP direct-printing digital camera to the USB port on the rear of the printer ● Connect a PictBridge digital camera to the camera port ...video clips on the printer screen and select individual frames for the selected photo as described in Getting creative and Improving photo quality. 5. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 31 Press Print to select the photo layout. 2. If the digital camera records video clips, you want to use is quick and easy...
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Before you begin scanning. 7. The printer will also print. Press Menu. 3. Select Scan proof sheet, then press OK. 5. Press OK to HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 33 Press Select Photos or to display the video clip you want to... first frame of the video clip to begin , make sure that the ...
Before you begin scanning. 7. The printer will also print. Press Menu. 3. Select Scan proof sheet, then press OK. 5. Press OK to HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 33 Press Select Photos or to display the video clip you want to... first frame of the video clip to begin , make sure that the ...
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...came with Bluetooth wireless technology, such as 4. Note You can purchase the optional HP Bluetooth® wireless printer adapter and print from other devices. Turn on the HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 35 After printing, the printer deletes the DPOF file and unmarks the photos. ...Printing photos from a digital camera You can print photos by connecting an HP direct-printing digital camera or a PictBridge ...
...came with Bluetooth wireless technology, such as 4. Note You can purchase the optional HP Bluetooth® wireless printer adapter and print from other devices. Turn on the HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 35 After printing, the printer deletes the DPOF file and unmarks the photos. ...Printing photos from a digital camera You can print photos by connecting an HP direct-printing digital camera or a PictBridge ...
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... computer on the network and then information, see Printing photos from an HP Photosmart direct-printing digital camera to the printer. network to Share. PictBridge A PictBridge-compatible digital camera and a USB cable. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 37 inserted in the to the network. use HP Instant Share). ● Print directly from a digital camera and the camera documentation...
... computer on the network and then information, see Printing photos from an HP Photosmart direct-printing digital camera to the printer. network to Share. PictBridge A PictBridge-compatible digital camera and a USB cable. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 37 inserted in the to the network. use HP Instant Share). ● Print directly from a digital camera and the camera documentation...
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... Share service. Select one of the printer. - Receive options: • Receive from any time if you do not want removed. - HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 39 Auto checking: This is an e-mail address, the printer sends an e-mail message with a link to register the printer with others. Remove collections lets ...
... Share service. Select one of the printer. - Receive options: • Receive from any time if you do not want removed. - HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 39 Auto checking: This is an e-mail address, the printer sends an e-mail message with a link to register the printer with others. Remove collections lets ...