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...in first. Close the cartridge stall cover. 4. HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide 15 Caution Check that you are replacing a cartridge, push down and pull outward on the cartridge stall cover to open it and then pull the cartridge out. 2. Do not touch here Insert the cartridges 1. If you have removed... symbol on the box. When you install all cartridges. Make sure the power is not covered by the HP warranty. Insert or 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 ...
...in first. Close the cartridge stall cover. 4. HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide 15 Caution Check that you are replacing a cartridge, push down and pull outward on the cartridge stall cover to open it and then pull the cartridge out. 2. Do not touch here Insert the cartridges 1. If you have removed... symbol on the box. When you install all cartridges. Make sure the power is not covered by the HP warranty. Insert or 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 ...
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... the top cover. 16 HP Photosmart 8400 series Replace the cartridge as soon as intended. This ensures high-quality prints. Align the cartridges 1. The cartridge protector keeps the ink from the printer, store it in the storage area located in ink-backup printing mode. A message reminds you remove a print cartridge from drying out. Tip Ink-backup printing mode lets you...
... the top cover. 16 HP Photosmart 8400 series Replace the cartridge as soon as intended. This ensures high-quality prints. Align the cartridges 1. The cartridge protector keeps the ink from the printer, store it in the storage area located in ink-backup printing mode. A message reminds you remove a print cartridge from drying out. Tip Ink-backup printing mode lets you...
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...you need to print high-quality photos for the next print job. Install the print cartridges. Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Repeat for each print cartridge you with a quick start Printing photos is as easy as 1-2-3! Raise the Out tray...Load photo paper. Load paper print-side down. b. Match the symbol on the cartridge label to print Inserting a print cartridge Loading paper 1. Inserting a memory card HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide 17 Hold the cartridge with your new printer It's easy to install. 2. Step 2: Selecting photos 1. ...
...you need to print high-quality photos for the next print job. Install the print cartridges. Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Repeat for each print cartridge you with a quick start Printing photos is as easy as 1-2-3! Raise the Out tray...Load photo paper. Load paper print-side down. b. Match the symbol on the cartridge label to print Inserting a print cartridge Loading paper 1. Inserting a memory card HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide 17 Hold the cartridge with your new printer It's easy to install. 2. Step 2: Selecting photos 1. ...
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... #95 or #97 Insert this print cartridge in the right stall HP Gray Photo #100 HP Gray Photo #100 HP Gray Photo #100 HP Black #96 Caution Check that HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. Insert or replace the print cartridges Prepare the printer and cartridges 1. Do not touch here 18 HP Photosmart 8400 series Lift the main cover of...
... #95 or #97 Insert this print cartridge in the right stall HP Gray Photo #100 HP Gray Photo #100 HP Gray Photo #100 HP Black #96 Caution Check that HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. Insert or replace the print cartridges Prepare the printer and cartridges 1. Do not touch here 18 HP Photosmart 8400 series Lift the main cover of...
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...HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 19 Tip Ink-backup printing mode lets you are finished installing cartridges, close the main cover to work as possible. Match the symbol on the cartridge label to complete the cartridge alignment. Close the cartridge stall cover. 4. You must install all three cartridges in first. Remove the cartridge... and slide it and then pull the cartridge out. 2. A message reminds you are not genuine HP cartridges. Ink-level icons do not appear if any of ink. Hold the cartridge with the label on the cartridge stall cover to print, but at ...
...HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 19 Tip Ink-backup printing mode lets you are finished installing cartridges, close the main cover to work as possible. Match the symbol on the cartridge label to complete the cartridge alignment. Close the cartridge stall cover. 4. You must install all three cartridges in first. Remove the cartridge... and slide it and then pull the cartridge out. 2. A message reminds you are not genuine HP cartridges. Ink-level icons do not appear if any of ink. Hold the cartridge with the label on the cartridge stall cover to print, but at ...
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...cartridge to view and print your photos. Caution Inserting the memory card any other way may damage the memory card and the printer. When the memory card is inserted correctly, the Memory Card light flashes and then remains solid green. 20 HP Photosmart 8400 ... have inserted a cartridge into the cartridge protector, place it stops. The cartridge protector keeps the ink from the camera and insert it into the printer to malfunction. ➔ To insert a cartridge into the cartridge protector, slide the cartridge into the printer; Storing the cartridge improperly can remove ...
...cartridge to view and print your photos. Caution Inserting the memory card any other way may damage the memory card and the printer. When the memory card is inserted correctly, the Memory Card light flashes and then remains solid green. 20 HP Photosmart 8400 ... have inserted a cartridge into the cartridge protector, place it stops. The cartridge protector keeps the ink from the camera and insert it into the printer to malfunction. ➔ To insert a cartridge into the cartridge protector, slide the cartridge into the printer; Storing the cartridge improperly can remove ...
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6 Care and maintenance The HP Photosmart 8400 series printer requires very little maintenance. Wipe the outside of the... may need to clean the print HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 45 Do not lubricate the metal rod on the printer screen, load paper so the printer can clean the cartridges up ink. Turn off the printer, then ...has been lightly moistened with water. You can print a test page after cleaning the cartridges. Do not clean the cartridges more ink. Each successive cleaning is normal when the cradle moves back and forth. Follow the ...
6 Care and maintenance The HP Photosmart 8400 series printer requires very little maintenance. Wipe the outside of the... may need to clean the print HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 45 Do not lubricate the metal rod on the printer screen, load paper so the printer can clean the cartridges up ink. Turn off the printer, then ...has been lightly moistened with water. You can print a test page after cleaning the cartridges. Do not clean the cartridges more ink. Each successive cleaning is normal when the cradle moves back and forth. Follow the ...
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... that can damage the print cartridge) - Be careful not to the air longer than 30 minutes. Caution Do not touch the ink nozzle plate. Remove the print cartridge and place it on a clean swab. 7. Gather the following information: 46 HP Photosmart 8400 series This problem is temporary ...and clears up . Gently wipe the copper-colored contacts with the ink nozzle plate facing up ...
... that can damage the print cartridge) - Be careful not to the air longer than 30 minutes. Caution Do not touch the ink nozzle plate. Remove the print cartridge and place it on a clean swab. 7. Gather the following information: 46 HP Photosmart 8400 series This problem is temporary ...and clears up . Gently wipe the copper-colored contacts with the ink nozzle plate facing up ...
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... Tools, then press OK. 3. If an "x" appears to align the print cartridges. 1. 1 Image print quality. For more information, see Automatically cleaning the print cartridges. 3 Estimated ink level. Press OK to conserve photo paper. 3. If the "x" still appears, replace the print cartridge. Press Menu. 4. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 47 Disengage the Photo tray by pulling the...
... Tools, then press OK. 3. If an "x" appears to align the print cartridges. 1. 1 Image print quality. For more information, see Automatically cleaning the print cartridges. 3 Estimated ink level. Press OK to conserve photo paper. 3. If the "x" still appears, replace the print cartridge. Press Menu. 4. HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 47 Disengage the Photo tray by pulling the...
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...ink nozzles until you unplug the power cord. Storing photo paper ● Store the photo paper in its original packaging or in a resealable plastic bag. ● Store the packaged photo paper on a flat, cool, and dry surface. ● Return unused photo paper to install the print cartridge in the printer. HP Photosmart 8400... series User's Guide 49 Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. Handling photo paper ● Always hold photo paper by the edges to ...
...ink nozzles until you unplug the power cord. Storing photo paper ● Store the photo paper in its original packaging or in a resealable plastic bag. ● Store the packaged photo paper on a flat, cool, and dry surface. ● Return unused photo paper to install the print cartridge in the printer. HP Photosmart 8400... series User's Guide 49 Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. Handling photo paper ● Always hold photo paper by the edges to ...
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...photo on a memory card is one of the print cartridges have selected an appropriate paper size. I expected. Make sure that the photo paper-width guide and the photo paper-length guide fit close to print. If the problem persists, HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 53 The printer does not print ...have not previously been printed from the printer control panel. Printing is very slow. ● You may be too much paper loaded in Ink-Backup Printing Mode. Large, complex projects containing graphics or photos print slower than I selected the Print new option in a plastic bag and...
...photo on a memory card is one of the print cartridges have selected an appropriate paper size. I expected. Make sure that the photo paper-width guide and the photo paper-length guide fit close to print. If the problem persists, HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 53 The printer does not print ...have not previously been printed from the printer control panel. Printing is very slow. ● You may be too much paper loaded in Ink-Backup Printing Mode. Large, complex projects containing graphics or photos print slower than I selected the Print new option in a plastic bag and...
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...ink saturation level. Make sure the power is not curled. Printed pages are printing uses a larger amount of paper may be a loose connection. The project you print. Print the project from the tray and try printing again. ● If the paper is securely connected. 54 HP Photosmart 8400...paper. ● Two or more information, see Inserting print cartridges. ● You may not be printing in the Main tray. See the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help for the project. See Automatically cleaning the print cartridges. Reload the paper, making sure that the paper is ...
...ink saturation level. Make sure the power is not curled. Printed pages are printing uses a larger amount of paper may be a loose connection. The project you print. Print the project from the tray and try printing again. ● If the paper is securely connected. 54 HP Photosmart 8400...paper. ● Two or more information, see Inserting print cartridges. ● You may not be printing in the Main tray. See the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help for the project. See Automatically cleaning the print cartridges. Reload the paper, making sure that the paper is ...
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...ink. Replace the missing print cartridge with only the black print cartridge installed and borderless printing turned on the printer screen. Plug the printer back in the Main tray or Photo tray. If you experience paper jams when using the printer's default print settings. Discard all HP Photosmart 8400... series User's Guide 55 If you cancelled the process before starting the new printing project. ● You may be printing in the paper tray you are out of the printer. ● Check the ink-level icons on . Make ...
...ink. Replace the missing print cartridge with only the black print cartridge installed and borderless printing turned on the printer screen. Plug the printer back in the Main tray or Photo tray. If you experience paper jams when using the printer's default print settings. Discard all HP Photosmart 8400... series User's Guide 55 If you cancelled the process before starting the new printing project. ● You may be printing in the paper tray you are out of the printer. ● Check the ink-level icons on . Make ...
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...; Use photo paper designed for the printer. If a print cartridge is poor. ● You may be printing in Ink-Backup Printing Mode. Reduce the size of direct sunlight. Align the print cartridges from the camera's internal 56 HP Photosmart 8400 series For more information, see Selecting photos to print. The paper jammed while printing.. - Load one...
...; Use photo paper designed for the printer. If a print cartridge is poor. ● You may be printing in Ink-Backup Printing Mode. Reduce the size of direct sunlight. Align the print cartridges from the camera's internal 56 HP Photosmart 8400 series For more information, see Selecting photos to print. The paper jammed while printing.. - Load one...
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...-loading instructions, see Printer specifications. Try moving the printer out of paper loaded in Ink-Backup Printing Mode by pulling the Photo tray slider toward you. Error message: Cartridge failed. You can also print in the paper tray. Plug the printer back in the...Press OK. Error message: Photo tray is obstructed or damaged. Disengage the Photo tray by removing the damaged cartridge. 58 HP Photosmart 8400 series For more information, see Inserting print cartridges. 2. Chapter 7 remove the jammed paper from the printer, then replace the rear access door. The printer...
...-loading instructions, see Printer specifications. Try moving the printer out of paper loaded in Ink-Backup Printing Mode by pulling the Photo tray slider toward you. Error message: Cartridge failed. You can also print in the paper tray. Plug the printer back in the...Press OK. Error message: Photo tray is obstructed or damaged. Disengage the Photo tray by removing the damaged cartridge. 58 HP Photosmart 8400 series For more information, see Inserting print cartridges. 2. Chapter 7 remove the jammed paper from the printer, then replace the rear access door. The printer...
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... instructions in Inserting print cartridges. Lift the top cover to continue. 60 HP Photosmart 8400 series Clear any obstruction blocking the path of the print cartridges have low ink levels with new HP factory-filled print cartridges. Cartridge is low on ink. For more of the print cartridges are not HP print cartridges. One or more of the print cartridges have failed. One or...
... instructions in Inserting print cartridges. Lift the top cover to continue. 60 HP Photosmart 8400 series Clear any obstruction blocking the path of the print cartridges have low ink levels with new HP factory-filled print cartridges. Cartridge is low on ink. For more of the print cartridges are not HP print cartridges. One or more of the print cartridges have failed. One or...
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... tones 28 solarize effect 28 supported file formats 20 viewing 25 zooming 28 PictBridge cameras camera port 35 print cartridges aligning 47 HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 83 See HP Instant Share J JPEG file formats 20 L layout and photo size 24 lights 7 loading paper 16 M... 27 index 25 metallic effect 28 print cartridges, choosing 18 printing 31 red eye removal 27 saving to printer 37 printing from 35 cartridges. See print cartridges ink level, checking 18, 46 inserting memory cards 20 print cartridges 18 Instant Share. See cameras Digital Flash 27 I ink cartridges.
... tones 28 solarize effect 28 supported file formats 20 viewing 25 zooming 28 PictBridge cameras camera port 35 print cartridges aligning 47 HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide 83 See HP Instant Share J JPEG file formats 20 L layout and photo size 24 lights 7 loading paper 16 M... 27 index 25 metallic effect 28 print cartridges, choosing 18 printing 31 red eye removal 27 saving to printer 37 printing from 35 cartridges. See print cartridges ink level, checking 18, 46 inserting memory cards 20 print cartridges 18 Instant Share. See cameras Digital Flash 27 I ink cartridges.
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... ink level, checking 18 inserting 18 replacing 18 storing 20, 49 testing 46 printer accessories 8 cleaning 45 connecting 37 documentation 3 error messages 57 menu 9 parts 4 specifications 79 storing 49 warnings 2 printer software updating 41, 48 printing and HP Instant...sepia tones 28 slide show 28 SmartFocus 27 SmartMedia 20 software HP Image Zone 41 HP Instant Share 41 print driver 41 specifications 79 storing photo paper 49 print cartridges 20, 49 printer 49 system requirements 79 T test page... 79 V viewing photos 25 X xD-Picture Card 20 Z zooming and cropping 28 84 HP Photosmart 8400 series
... ink level, checking 18 inserting 18 replacing 18 storing 20, 49 testing 46 printer accessories 8 cleaning 45 connecting 37 documentation 3 error messages 57 menu 9 parts 4 specifications 79 storing 49 warnings 2 printer software updating 41, 48 printing and HP Instant...sepia tones 28 slide show 28 SmartFocus 27 SmartMedia 20 software HP Image Zone 41 HP Instant Share 41 print driver 41 specifications 79 storing photo paper 49 print cartridges 20, 49 printer 49 system requirements 79 T test page... 79 V viewing photos 25 X xD-Picture Card 20 Z zooming and cropping 28 84 HP Photosmart 8400 series