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...Load the main tray 10 Load the photo tray 11 Using print cartridges 12 Purchasing replacement print cartridges 12 Print cartridge tips 12 Inserting and replacing the print cartridges 13 Aligning the print cartridges for maximum results 13 3 Print without a computer 15 Getting ...HP Photosmart Premier (Windows 23 HP Photosmart Essential (Windows 23 HP Photosmart Studio (Mac 24 HP Photosmart Share 24 View photos on your computer screen 24 Save your photos to a computer 25 5 Print on CDs and DVDs 27 Create and print CD/DVD labels 27 HP Photosmart Premier 27 HP Photosmart D5100...
...Load the main tray 10 Load the photo tray 11 Using print cartridges 12 Purchasing replacement print cartridges 12 Print cartridge tips 12 Inserting and replacing the print cartridges 13 Aligning the print cartridges for maximum results 13 3 Print without a computer 15 Getting ...HP Photosmart Premier (Windows 23 HP Photosmart Essential (Windows 23 HP Photosmart Studio (Mac 24 HP Photosmart Share 24 View photos on your computer screen 24 Save your photos to a computer 25 5 Print on CDs and DVDs 27 Create and print CD/DVD labels 27 HP Photosmart Premier 27 HP Photosmart D5100...
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...exterior of the printer 31 Cleaning the print cartridges 31 Manually cleaning the print cartridge contacts 31 Updating the software 32 Storing the printer and print cartridges 33 Storing the printer 33 Storing the print cartridges 33 Maintaining the quality of photo paper 33... HP Support...45 HP Support by phone 45 Placing a call 46 Return to HP repair service (North America only 46 HP Quick Exchange Service (Japan only 46 Additional warranty options 47 9 Specifications...49 System specifications 49 Printer specifications 50 10 HP Warranty...53 Index...55 2 HP Photosmart D5100 ...
...exterior of the printer 31 Cleaning the print cartridges 31 Manually cleaning the print cartridge contacts 31 Updating the software 32 Storing the printer and print cartridges 33 Storing the printer 33 Storing the print cartridges 33 Maintaining the quality of photo paper 33... HP Support...45 HP Support by phone 45 Placing a call 46 Return to HP repair service (North America only 46 HP Quick Exchange Service (Japan only 46 Additional warranty options 47 9 Specifications...49 System specifications 49 Printer specifications 50 10 HP Warranty...53 Index...55 2 HP Photosmart D5100 ...
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... paper. 6 Output tray latch: Use this guide for different paper widths. 3 Photo tray: Load photo paper or other supported small media here. 4 HP Photosmart D5100 series Inside view 1 Cartridge holder: Load print cartridges here. 2 Photo paper-width guide: Adjust this latch to firmly close the output tray. 7 Memory card and PictBridge camera slots: Insert memory...
... paper. 6 Output tray latch: Use this guide for different paper widths. 3 Photo tray: Load photo paper or other supported small media here. 4 HP Photosmart D5100 series Inside view 1 Cartridge holder: Load print cartridges here. 2 Photo paper-width guide: Adjust this latch to firmly close the output tray. 7 Memory card and PictBridge camera slots: Insert memory...
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It also indicates the presence of paper or there is a paper jam. 4 Pen icons: Represent the cartridges in each chute. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 7 1 Check mark icon: Indicates that the photo has been selected for printing. 2 Page layout icon: Indicates the page layout selected. 3 Paper icon: ...
It also indicates the presence of paper or there is a paper jam. 4 Pen icons: Represent the cartridges in each chute. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 7 1 Check mark icon: Indicates that the photo has been selected for printing. 2 Page layout icon: Indicates the page layout selected. 3 Paper icon: ...
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...in a cool, dry place. to high-resolution images from the control panel directly, HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 9 2 Get ready to print This section includes the following topics: ● Loading paper ● Using print cartridges Load paper For better quality, choose the right paper and load it lies flat.... ● Hold photo paper by the edges to avoid smears. Tip Load only one type and size of available HP paper, or to purchase supplies, go to:...
...in a cool, dry place. to high-resolution images from the control panel directly, HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 9 2 Get ready to print This section includes the following topics: ● Loading paper ● Using print cartridges Load paper For better quality, choose the right paper and load it lies flat.... ● Hold photo paper by the edges to avoid smears. Tip Load only one type and size of available HP paper, or to purchase supplies, go to:...
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... the far right of time. 12 HP Photosmart D5100 series Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on the control panel. HP Vivera Inks are designed and tested with HP printers to its original position. For optimal printing results, HP recommends using only genuine HP print cartridges. Chapter 2 7. Using print cartridges Your HP Photosmart D5100 series printer can print color and black...
... the far right of time. 12 HP Photosmart D5100 series Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on the control panel. HP Vivera Inks are designed and tested with HP printers to its original position. For optimal printing results, HP recommends using only genuine HP print cartridges. Chapter 2 7. Using print cartridges Your HP Photosmart D5100 series printer can print color and black...
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... nozzles or the copper-colored contacts, and do not re-tape the cartridges. Caution To avoid print carriage jams, make sure the print cartridge snaps securely into place. Aligning the print cartridges for maximum results It is on the cartridge in print speed HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 13 Lower the main cover. Repeat the previous...
... nozzles or the copper-colored contacts, and do not re-tape the cartridges. Caution To avoid print carriage jams, make sure the print cartridge snaps securely into place. Aligning the print cartridges for maximum results It is on the cartridge in print speed HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 13 Lower the main cover. Repeat the previous...
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This is aligning the cartridges. 14 HP Photosmart D5100 series The HP Photosmart D5100 series printer automatically aligns the print cartridges every time you insert or replace a print cartridge, the printer makes noise for a few seconds. The printer is normal. Chapter 2 and quality. Note When you insert or replace a print cartridge.
This is aligning the cartridges. 14 HP Photosmart D5100 series The HP Photosmart D5100 series printer automatically aligns the print cartridges every time you insert or replace a print cartridge, the printer makes noise for a few seconds. The printer is normal. Chapter 2 and quality. Note When you insert or replace a print cartridge.
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.... 2. If you complete all fluids away from the back of the highest quality. 6 Care and maintenance The HP Photosmart D5100 series printer requires very little maintenance. Cleaning and maintaining the printer Keep the printer and print cartridges clean and well-maintained using the software that has been lightly moistened with a soft cloth that the...
.... 2. If you complete all fluids away from the back of the highest quality. 6 Care and maintenance The HP Photosmart D5100 series printer requires very little maintenance. Cleaning and maintaining the printer Keep the printer and print cartridges clean and well-maintained using the software that has been lightly moistened with a soft cloth that the...
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...clean the contacts: - Gently wipe the copper-colored contacts with the ink nozzle plate facing up. Insert the print cartridges in Windows XP, select All Programs) > HP > HP Software Update. Downloading the software (Windows users) 1. From the Windows Start menu, select Programs (in the printer...the following items to complete the installation. 32 HP Photosmart D5100 series Distilled water (tap water may dry out and cause printing problems. 4. Open the main cover of paper with the cotton swab. Chapter 6 To clean the print cartridge contacts 1. Ink nozzles exposed to touch the ...
...clean the contacts: - Gently wipe the copper-colored contacts with the ink nozzle plate facing up. Insert the print cartridges in Windows XP, select All Programs) > HP > HP Software Update. Downloading the software (Windows users) 1. From the Windows Start menu, select Programs (in the printer...the following items to complete the installation. 32 HP Photosmart D5100 series Distilled water (tap water may dry out and cause printing problems. 4. Open the main cover of paper with the cotton swab. Chapter 6 To clean the print cartridge contacts 1. Ink nozzles exposed to touch the ...
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... properly when you store the printer, always leave the active print cartridges inside the printer. Remove all unused print cartridges in . 4. If the plastic tape has been removed from the paper trays. 3. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 33 The printer stores the print cartridges in a place without temperature extremes. ● If the printer and print...
... properly when you store the printer, always leave the active print cartridges inside the printer. Remove all unused print cartridges in . 4. If the plastic tape has been removed from the paper trays. 3. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 33 The printer stores the print cartridges in a place without temperature extremes. ● If the printer and print...
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... not connected to a computer, check for troubleshooting tips or go to use. Print cartridge tape not removed HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 35 Note When connecting the printer to a computer, HP recommends using a USB cable of paper - Printer hardware problems Before contacting HP Customer Care, read this section for the following topics: ● Printer hardware...
... not connected to a computer, check for troubleshooting tips or go to use. Print cartridge tape not removed HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 35 Note When connecting the printer to a computer, HP recommends using a USB cable of paper - Printer hardware problems Before contacting HP Customer Care, read this section for the following topics: ● Printer hardware...
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...came with the camera. Solution ● The printer may be plugged into a power strip that came with the camera and the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help. - Turn on the power strip, and then turn on the printer. ● The memory card may make noises after...when its own after long periods of supported file formats, see Specifications. Incorrect print cartridge installed - Turn on setting the digital camera to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. 36 HP Photosmart D5100 series Turn on the printer. Unplug the printer power cord. The printer does not...
...came with the camera. Solution ● The printer may be plugged into a power strip that came with the camera and the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help. - Turn on the power strip, and then turn on the printer. ● The memory card may make noises after...when its own after long periods of supported file formats, see Specifications. Incorrect print cartridge installed - Turn on setting the digital camera to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. 36 HP Photosmart D5100 series Turn on the printer. Unplug the printer power cord. The printer does not...
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...printer correctly. The printer enters this , always extend the output tray extension when you have one of the print cartridges has been removed. Replace the missing print cartridge. Photo paper does not feed into the tray and try printing again. Print the project from the main tray...not curled. ● There may be in a plastic bag and gently bend it does not stick together. The printout is very slow. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 37 or low- For paper loading instructions, see Select a photo layout. Remove the paper from the main tray before using...
...printer correctly. The printer enters this , always extend the output tray extension when you have one of the print cartridges has been removed. Replace the missing print cartridge. Photo paper does not feed into the tray and try printing again. Print the project from the main tray...not curled. ● There may be in a plastic bag and gently bend it does not stick together. The printout is very slow. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 37 or low- For paper loading instructions, see Select a photo layout. Remove the paper from the main tray before using...
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...; Some of the ink nozzles on loading paper, see Load paper. ● There may be a paper jam. Remove the rear access door. 38 HP Photosmart D5100 series Chapter 7 The document printed at an angle or is close to the printer. For photo paperloading instructions, see Load paper. ● The photo .... Solution ● The paper-width guide may not be loaded correctly. The printer enters Ink-backup printing mode when one of the print cartridges is correctly oriented in Ink-backup Printing Mode. To clear a paper jam 1. Reload the photo paper, make sure that the paper-width ...
...; Some of the ink nozzles on loading paper, see Load paper. ● There may be a paper jam. Remove the rear access door. 38 HP Photosmart D5100 series Chapter 7 The document printed at an angle or is close to the printer. For photo paperloading instructions, see Load paper. ● The photo .... Solution ● The paper-width guide may not be loaded correctly. The printer enters Ink-backup printing mode when one of the print cartridges is correctly oriented in Ink-backup Printing Mode. To clear a paper jam 1. Reload the photo paper, make sure that the paper-width ...
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Replace the rear access door. 5. Plug in preparation for printing. Replace the print cartridges that are out of ink. For more information, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. ● You may not have ink drops with only one sheet of ink. If you print, the printer will ...9679; Check the printer screen to see Select photos to print. The next time you cancelled the process before starting the new printing project. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 39 When you experience paper jams when printing on . 6. If you have already loaded paper in the printer and turn ...
Replace the rear access door. 5. Plug in preparation for printing. Replace the print cartridges that are out of ink. For more information, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. ● You may not have ink drops with only one sheet of ink. If you print, the printer will ...9679; Check the printer screen to see Select photos to print. The next time you cancelled the process before starting the new printing project. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 39 When you experience paper jams when printing on . 6. If you have already loaded paper in the printer and turn ...
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... - Check the printer screen to optimize photo quality. Low ink level is running out of photo paper at www.hp.com/support. 40 HP Photosmart D5100 series If a print cartridge is indicated by a single ink level bar. Make sure the paper is missing. For more information, see the... HP Photosmart Printer Help. - CD/DVD printing problems Before contacting HP Customer Care, read this does not solve the problem, try ...
... - Check the printer screen to optimize photo quality. Low ink level is running out of photo paper at www.hp.com/support. 40 HP Photosmart D5100 series If a print cartridge is indicated by a single ink level bar. Make sure the paper is missing. For more information, see the... HP Photosmart Printer Help. - CD/DVD printing problems Before contacting HP Customer Care, read this does not solve the problem, try ...
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... error in both the pen icons flash, there is an error in the right print cartridge. Solution The printer may not recognize the type of the printer. For a list of the file formats that appear 42 HP Photosmart D5100 series Photos taken with Bluetooth wireless technology. When the ink in wireless phones, may be...
... error in both the pen icons flash, there is an error in the right print cartridge. Solution The printer may not recognize the type of the printer. For a list of the file formats that appear 42 HP Photosmart D5100 series Photos taken with Bluetooth wireless technology. When the ink in wireless phones, may be...
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For more information on the back cover of paper. on clearing a paper jam, see clearing a paper jam. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 43 For more information, see Load paper. For information on loading paper, see Inserting and replacing the print cartridges When the paper icon begins to flash, either there is a paper jam or the printer is out of this meaning... (continued) This indicator... Has this guide.
For more information on the back cover of paper. on clearing a paper jam, see clearing a paper jam. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 43 For more information, see Load paper. For information on loading paper, see Inserting and replacing the print cartridges When the paper icon begins to flash, either there is a paper jam or the printer is out of this meaning... (continued) This indicator... Has this guide.
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... greater) PictBridge: Microsoft Windows 98, 2000 Professional, Me, XP Home, and XP Professional; Chapter 9 (continued) Category Print cartridges Print speed (maximum) Connectivity USB support Specifications 1 HP Black 1 HP Tri-color 1 HP Photo 1 HP Gray Photo Note The cartridge numbers you can use with this printer appear on the back cover of this guide. Black printouts: 23... Home, and XP Professional Mac OS X 10.2 and greater A Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 full-speed compliant cable 3 meters (10 feet) or less in length 52 HP Photosmart D5100 series
... greater) PictBridge: Microsoft Windows 98, 2000 Professional, Me, XP Home, and XP Professional; Chapter 9 (continued) Category Print cartridges Print speed (maximum) Connectivity USB support Specifications 1 HP Black 1 HP Tri-color 1 HP Photo 1 HP Gray Photo Note The cartridge numbers you can use with this printer appear on the back cover of this guide. Black printouts: 23... Home, and XP Professional Mac OS X 10.2 and greater A Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 full-speed compliant cable 3 meters (10 feet) or less in length 52 HP Photosmart D5100 series