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... 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 17 Quick start ...17 Printing without a computer ...photos 20 Enhancing photos 20 Changing printer preferences 20 Getting connected 20 Connecting to other devices 20 Connecting through HP Instant Share 21 Printing with a computer 24 3 Installing the software 27 Installation ...27 Installation troubleshooting 28... 39 c Specifications ...41 System requirements 41 Printer specifications 41 HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide 1
... 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 17 Quick start ...17 Printing without a computer ...photos 20 Enhancing photos 20 Changing printer preferences 20 Getting connected 20 Connecting to other devices 20 Connecting through HP Instant Share 21 Printing with a computer 24 3 Installing the software 27 Installation ...27 Installation troubleshooting 28... 39 c Specifications ...41 System requirements 41 Printer specifications 41 HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide 1
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... HP Photosmart 8400 series printer! HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide 3 Find more information The printer comes with the following items: ● The HP Photosmart 8400 series printer ● The HP Photosmart 8400 series Setup Guide ● The HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide ● The HP Photosmart 8400 series printer software CD ● The User's Guide CD ● Paper sampler ● Photo paper storage bag ● Print cartridges...
... HP Photosmart 8400 series printer! HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide 3 Find more information The printer comes with the following items: ● The HP Photosmart 8400 series printer ● The HP Photosmart 8400 series Setup Guide ● The HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide ● The HP Photosmart 8400 series printer software CD ● The User's Guide CD ● Paper sampler ● Photo paper storage bag ● Print cartridges...
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Paper-width guide Adjust this cover to access the print cartridges and the print cartridge storage area, and to clear paper jams. 10. Photo tray Lift the Out tray to catch the printed... Photo tray. 8. Top cover Lift this guide to fit close to the edge of the paper in the Main tray. 4. HP Photosmart 8400 series Out tray Lift this guide to fit close to the end of printer 1. Paper-length guide Adjust this tray to load ...1 Printer overview 4 Front of the paper in the Main tray. 7. Camera port Use this screen to insert the optional HP Bluetooth® wireless printer adapter. 2.
Paper-width guide Adjust this cover to access the print cartridges and the print cartridge storage area, and to clear paper jams. 10. Photo tray Lift the Out tray to catch the printed... Photo tray. 8. Top cover Lift this guide to fit close to the edge of the paper in the Main tray. 4. HP Photosmart 8400 series Out tray Lift this guide to fit close to the end of printer 1. Paper-length guide Adjust this tray to load ...1 Printer overview 4 Front of the paper in the Main tray. 7. Camera port Use this screen to insert the optional HP Bluetooth® wireless printer adapter. 2.
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... print, if the printer Bluetooth Security level is set to High. Printer menu structure (continued) Top level menu Submenus/options Clean cartridges Bluetooth Align cartridges Device address Device name Passkey Accessibility HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide Additional submenus/options Continue to second level cleaning? ● Yes ● No Continue to third level cleaning? ●...
... print, if the printer Bluetooth Security level is set to High. Printer menu structure (continued) Top level menu Submenus/options Clean cartridges Bluetooth Align cartridges Device address Device name Passkey Accessibility HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide Additional submenus/options Continue to second level cleaning? ● Yes ● No Continue to third level cleaning? ●...
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... 1 Printer menu structure (continued) Top level menu Submenus/options Security level Help Reset Bluetooth options Memory cards Cartridges Photo sizes Paper loading 10 Additional submenus/options that know the device address can print to it. (You...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 Loading Help: (Press Navigation or to scroll through information on loading paper) HP Photosmart 8400...
... 1 Printer menu structure (continued) Top level menu Submenus/options Security level Help Reset Bluetooth options Memory cards Cartridges Photo sizes Paper loading 10 Additional submenus/options that know the device address can print to it. (You...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 Loading Help: (Press Navigation or to scroll through information on loading paper) HP Photosmart 8400...
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...black-and-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 Print cartridge information The HP Photosmart 8400 series printer can use in this printer also appear on the left stall Full-color...Tray to avoid paper jams. 3. The cartridge numbers you until it stops. Remove the Out tray by Main input tray 7 inch) photo pushing in the right stall HP Gray Photo #100 HP Gray Photo #100 HP Gray Photo #100 HP Black #339 14 HP Photosmart 8400 series Replace the Out tray. 4. side...
...black-and-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 Print cartridge information The HP Photosmart 8400 series printer can use in this printer also appear on the left stall Full-color...Tray to avoid paper jams. 3. The cartridge numbers you until it stops. Remove the Out tray by Main input tray 7 inch) photo pushing in the right stall HP Gray Photo #100 HP Gray Photo #100 HP Gray Photo #100 HP Black #339 14 HP Photosmart 8400 series Replace the Out tray. 4. side...
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.... Also, note that you are finished installing cartridges, close the main cover. For best print quality, HP recommends that HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. When you have removed the cardboard from all retail print cartridges before the date stamped on the cartridge label to install the other cartridges, if necessary. 5. HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide 15
.... Also, note that you are finished installing cartridges, close the main cover. For best print quality, HP recommends that HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. When you have removed the cardboard from all retail print cartridges before the date stamped on the cartridge label to install the other cartridges, if necessary. 5. HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide 15
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...the In tray. 2. The printer continues to work as possible. The idle screen of the installed cartridges are not using a print cartridge Whenever you are not genuine HP cartridges. Ink-level icons do not appear if any of the printer displays three icons showing the approximate ... mode. 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 Chapter 1 Insert or replace the print cartridges (continued) You must install all three cartridges in order for each cartridge (100%, 75...
...the In tray. 2. The printer continues to work as possible. The idle screen of the installed cartridges are not using a print cartridge Whenever you are not genuine HP cartridges. Ink-level icons do not appear if any of the printer displays three icons showing the approximate ... mode. 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 Chapter 1 Insert or replace the print cartridges (continued) You must install all three cartridges in order for each cartridge (100%, 75...
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... print high-quality photos for the next print job. b. 2 Printing with your new printer It's easy to print Inserting a print cartridge Loading paper 1. Lower the Out tray. Inserting a memory card HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide 17 Here's how you do it stops. Load paper print-side down. Quick start to print on top...
... print high-quality photos for the next print job. b. 2 Printing with your new printer It's easy to print Inserting a print cartridge Loading paper 1. Lower the Out tray. Inserting a memory card HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide 17 Here's how you do it stops. Load paper print-side down. Quick start to print on top...
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Appendix c (continued) Category Power consumption Power cord model number Print cartridges USB support Network support Video file formats Specifications 30 sheets of labels 25 transparencies, iron-...sheets of labels or iron-on transfers Printing: 15-45 W Idle: 5 W Off: 2 W Q0950-4476 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 XP Professional Mac OS X 10... Hewlett-Packard Company is committed to providing quality products in an environmentally sound manner. 44 HP Photosmart 8400 series
Appendix c (continued) Category Power consumption Power cord model number Print cartridges USB support Network support Video file formats Specifications 30 sheets of labels 25 transparencies, iron-...sheets of labels or iron-on transfers Printing: 15-45 W Idle: 5 W Off: 2 W Q0950-4476 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 XP Professional Mac OS X 10... Hewlett-Packard Company is committed to providing quality products in an environmentally sound manner. 44 HP Photosmart 8400 series
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... the print cartridges 47 Printing a sample page 47 Updating the software 48 Storing the printer and print cartridges 48 Storing the printer 49 Storing the print cartridges 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...
... the print cartridges 47 Printing a sample page 47 Updating the software 48 Storing the printer and print cartridges 48 Storing the printer 49 Storing the print cartridges 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...
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Error messages 57 Paper errors 57 Print cartridge errors 58 Memory card errors 61 Proof sheet errors 63 Computer printing errors 64 Network and HP Instant Share errors 65 8 Customer Care 67 Customer Care by phone 67 Placing a call 69 Return to HP repair service 69 a Networking ...71 Networking basics (Windows and Macintosh 71... software on a Macintosh 75 Using the embedded web server 76 Printing a network configuration page 77 b Specifications ...79 System requirements 79 Printer specifications 79 Index...83 2 HP Photosmart 8400 series
Error messages 57 Paper errors 57 Print cartridge errors 58 Memory card errors 61 Proof sheet errors 63 Computer printing errors 64 Network and HP Instant Share errors 65 8 Customer Care 67 Customer Care by phone 67 Placing a call 69 Return to HP repair service 69 a Networking ...71 Networking basics (Windows and Macintosh 71... software on a Macintosh 75 Using the embedded web server 76 Printing a network configuration page 77 b Specifications ...79 System requirements 79 Printer specifications 79 Index...83 2 HP Photosmart 8400 series
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...memory card to scroll through the network (if connected). For more information, see Getting connected. 4. (continued) HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 9. USB port Use this button to save mode. 2. HP Instant Share Press this port to connect the printer to a computer or to a network. 2. Select Photos ... Top cover Lift this port to clear paper jams. Control panel 1. Power cord connection Use this cover to access the print cartridges and the print cartridge storage area, and to view your photos and menu options. 11. Rear access door Remove this button to turn on a ...
...memory card to scroll through the network (if connected). For more information, see Getting connected. 4. (continued) HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 9. USB port Use this button to save mode. 2. HP Instant Share Press this port to connect the printer to a computer or to a network. 2. Select Photos ... Top cover Lift this port to clear paper jams. Control panel 1. Power cord connection Use this cover to access the print cartridges and the print cartridge storage area, and to view your photos and menu options. 11. Rear access door Remove this button to turn on a ...
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... cartridges Align cartridges 10 Additional submenus/options ● Green filter ● No effect (default) The color effect does not affect frames created with the Add frame option. Chapter 1 Printer menu structure (continued) Top level menu Submenus/options Tools View 9-up Slide show ; press Cancel to third level cleaning? ● Yes ● No HP Photosmart 8400...
... cartridges Align cartridges 10 Additional submenus/options ● Green filter ● No effect (default) The color effect does not affect frames created with the Add frame option. Chapter 1 Printer menu structure (continued) Top level menu Submenus/options Tools View 9-up Slide show ; press Cancel to third level cleaning? ● Yes ● No HP Photosmart 8400...
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...menu structure (continued) Top level menu Submenus/options Help Reset Bluetooth options Memory cards Cartridges Photo sizes Paper loading Paper jams Camera connect Additional submenus/options (The printer does ...Select to see information about supported memory cards) 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... (Select to see where to connect a PictBridge compatible digital camera to the printer) 12 HP Photosmart 8400 series
...menu structure (continued) Top level menu Submenus/options Help Reset Bluetooth options Memory cards Cartridges Photo sizes Paper loading Paper jams Camera connect Additional submenus/options (The printer does ...Select to see information about supported memory cards) 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... (Select to see where to connect a PictBridge compatible digital camera to the printer) 12 HP Photosmart 8400 series
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... edges to -high-resolution images from these high-quality HP photo papers. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 15 Loading paper Learn how 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...
... edges to -high-resolution images from these high-quality HP photo papers. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 15 Loading paper Learn how 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...
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.... 1 Paper-length guide 2 Paper-width guide Inserting print cartridges The HP Photosmart 8400 series printer can choose the best cartridges for your project. Tuck the flaps inside the envelopes to load 1 Photo tray slider ● 13 x 18 cm (5 x 1. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 17 HP provides different types of print cartridges so you until it stops. Replace the Out...
.... 1 Paper-length guide 2 Paper-width guide Inserting print cartridges The HP Photosmart 8400 series printer can choose the best cartridges for your project. Tuck the flaps inside the envelopes to load 1 Photo tray slider ● 13 x 18 cm (5 x 1. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 17 HP provides different types of print cartridges so you until it stops. Replace the Out...
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... ink nozzles or the copper-colored contacts, and do not re-tape the cartridges. Do not touch here 18 HP Photosmart 8400 series Insert or replace the print cartridges Prepare the printer and cartridges 1. Insert this print cartridge in the left stall Full-color photos HP Photo #99 Black-and-white photos Sepia or antique photos Text and...
... ink nozzles or the copper-colored contacts, and do not re-tape the cartridges. Do not touch here 18 HP Photosmart 8400 series Insert or replace the print cartridges Prepare the printer and cartridges 1. Insert this print cartridge in the left stall Full-color photos HP Photo #99 Black-and-white photos Sepia or antique photos Text and...
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... print an alignment page. Align the cartridges 1. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 19 Hold the cartridge with inferior print quality. When you are finished installing cartridges, close the main cover to work as possible. The idle screen of the installed cartridges are replacing a cartridge, push down and pull outward on the cartridge stall cover to the correct stall...
... print an alignment page. Align the cartridges 1. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 19 Hold the cartridge with inferior print quality. When you are finished installing cartridges, close the main cover to work as possible. The idle screen of the installed cartridges are replacing a cartridge, push down and pull outward on the cartridge stall cover to the correct stall...
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...When the memory card is inserted correctly, the Memory Card light flashes and then remains solid green. 20 HP Photosmart 8400 series Inserting memory cards After you have inserted a cartridge into the printer until it in the storage area located in the following table and use the instructions to... MPEG-1. Caution Inserting the memory card any other file formats, save the files to a computer and print them using a print cartridge Whenever you remove a print cartridge from the printer, store it securely into the printer to the printer, see the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help.
...When the memory card is inserted correctly, the Memory Card light flashes and then remains solid green. 20 HP Photosmart 8400 series Inserting memory cards After you have inserted a cartridge into the printer until it in the storage area located in the following table and use the instructions to... MPEG-1. Caution Inserting the memory card any other file formats, save the files to a computer and print them using a print cartridge Whenever you remove a print cartridge from the printer, store it securely into the printer to the printer, see the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help.