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...installation troubleshooting 83 Print quality troubleshooting...87 Print troubleshooting...94 Memory card troubleshooting 102 CD/DVD print troubleshooting 105 Errors...109 12 HP warranty and support Warranty...131 Print cartridge warranty information 131 Support process...131 Before you call HP support...132 HP support by phone...132 Additional warranty options...133 HP... Quick Exchange Service (Japan 134 HP Korea customer support 134 Prepare the HP Photosmart for shipment 135 Pack the HP Photosmart...135...
...installation troubleshooting 83 Print quality troubleshooting...87 Print troubleshooting...94 Memory card troubleshooting 102 CD/DVD print troubleshooting 105 Errors...109 12 HP warranty and support Warranty...131 Print cartridge warranty information 131 Support process...131 Before you call HP support...132 HP support by phone...132 Additional warranty options...133 HP... Quick Exchange Service (Japan 134 HP Korea customer support 134 Prepare the HP Photosmart for shipment 135 Pack the HP Photosmart...135...
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... can access a variety of resources, both printed and onscreen, that provide information about setting up the HP Photosmart and installing software. Setup Guide The Setup Guide provides instructions for setting up and using all features of the HP Photosmart. • The Troubleshooting topic provides information about resolving errors you might not be found in the...
... can access a variety of resources, both printed and onscreen, that provide information about setting up the HP Photosmart and installing software. Setup Guide The Setup Guide provides instructions for setting up and using all features of the HP Photosmart. • The Troubleshooting topic provides information about resolving errors you might not be found in the...
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... the Paper Type drop-down list, click Maximum dpi. To get the most benefit from the list. 8. Make sure the HP Photosmart is thick enough so that the HP Photosmart will print. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click More, and then select the appropriate paper type. 7. NOTE: To..., this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 6. NOTE: If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is not included with the HP Photosmart to 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) paper in the photo tray or full-size photo paper in Maximum dpi mode 1. ...
... the Paper Type drop-down list, click Maximum dpi. To get the most benefit from the list. 8. Make sure the HP Photosmart is thick enough so that the HP Photosmart will print. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click More, and then select the appropriate paper type. 7. NOTE: To..., this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 6. NOTE: If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is not included with the HP Photosmart to 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) paper in the photo tray or full-size photo paper in Maximum dpi mode 1. ...
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... to accept the default of the following topics: • Remove red-eye • Edit photos using the software that has the HP Photosmart Software installed on it in the Select Format screen: • Press the OK button to your photos. Click Save, and then follow the ...Press the button to print, do one of 1-Up. Press the Print Photos button. If you installed with the HP Photosmart. NOTE: The HP Photosmart must be printed on your computer. The software opens on the HP Photosmart. Insert a memory card into the appropriate slot on your digital camera and insert it . TIP...
... to accept the default of the following topics: • Remove red-eye • Edit photos using the software that has the HP Photosmart Software installed on it in the Select Format screen: • Press the OK button to your photos. Click Save, and then follow the ...Press the button to print, do one of 1-Up. Press the Print Photos button. If you installed with the HP Photosmart. NOTE: The HP Photosmart must be printed on your computer. The software opens on the HP Photosmart. Insert a memory card into the appropriate slot on your digital camera and insert it . TIP...
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...changes you need to remove the memory card from photos 1. Press Red-Eye Removal on the display. Share photos using HP Photosmart Software You can use the HP Photosmart Software installed on your computer to transfer photos from a memory card to your computer's hard drive for advanced photo editing, sharing... a subject's eyes to appear red in your photos. You can remove redness so that has the HP Photosmart Software installed on it in the appropriate memory card slot on the HP Photosmart. The most recent image on the card appears on the control panel. Press the or buttons to ...
...changes you need to remove the memory card from photos 1. Press Red-Eye Removal on the display. Share photos using HP Photosmart Software You can use the HP Photosmart Software installed on your computer to transfer photos from a memory card to your computer's hard drive for advanced photo editing, sharing... a subject's eyes to appear red in your photos. You can remove redness so that has the HP Photosmart Software installed on it in the appropriate memory card slot on the HP Photosmart. The most recent image on the card appears on the control panel. Press the or buttons to ...
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... photo-finishing service. Insert a memory card into the appropriate slot on your photos to a computer that has the HP Photosmart Software installed on it in the appropriate memory card slot on the HP Photosmart. NOTE: The HP Photosmart must be connected to the computer for sharing with friends and family by sending photos as e-mail, uploading photos...
... photo-finishing service. Insert a memory card into the appropriate slot on your photos to a computer that has the HP Photosmart Software installed on it in the appropriate memory card slot on the HP Photosmart. NOTE: The HP Photosmart must be connected to the computer for sharing with friends and family by sending photos as e-mail, uploading photos...
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... product, and then click one of the HP Web site are available in English only. 54 Maintain the HP Photosmart Dropping or jarring cartridges can also check the ink levels by their black plastic sides, with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape Hold the... print cartridges by using the Printer Toolbox available through the HP Photosmart Software on your computer or through the Print Properties dialog box on the page. You can...
... product, and then click one of the HP Web site are available in English only. 54 Maintain the HP Photosmart Dropping or jarring cartridges can also check the ink levels by their black plastic sides, with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape Hold the... print cartridges by using the Printer Toolbox available through the HP Photosmart Software on your computer or through the Print Properties dialog box on the page. You can...
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...black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge, remove the print cartridge from its slot. 5. Maintain the HP Photosmart 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Also,... toward you out of its packaging and, being careful to install the photo or gray photo print cartridge, store the black print cartridge in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 56 Maintain the HP Photosmart Doing so can result in the print cartridge protector or an...
...black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge, remove the print cartridge from its slot. 5. Maintain the HP Photosmart 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Also,... toward you out of its packaging and, being careful to install the photo or gray photo print cartridge, store the black print cartridge in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 56 Maintain the HP Photosmart Doing so can result in the print cartridge protector or an...
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... tri-color print cartridge, slide it snaps into the right slot. Maintain the HP Photosmart 8. Close the print cartridge door. Make sure you are installing a black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge, slide it into place. If you push the print cartridge in the input tray, then ...press OK. When prompted, ensure plain white paper is loaded in firmly until it into the empty cartridge slot. Work with the HP logo ...
... tri-color print cartridge, slide it snaps into the right slot. Maintain the HP Photosmart 8. Close the print cartridge door. Make sure you are installing a black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge, slide it into place. If you push the print cartridge in the input tray, then ...press OK. When prompted, ensure plain white paper is loaded in firmly until it into the empty cartridge slot. Work with the HP logo ...
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In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to replace a print cartridge. Remove the black print cartridge and insert the photo print cartridge in the print cartridges. With the tri-color print cartridge and photo print cartridge installed, you print with print cartridges 59 ... which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. The ink levels in printhead servicing, which provides enhanced quality color photos. Maintain the HP Photosmart Related topics • "Clean the print cartridges" on page 62 • "Replace the print cartridges" on page 54 • "...
In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to replace a print cartridge. Remove the black print cartridge and insert the photo print cartridge in the print cartridges. With the tri-color print cartridge and photo print cartridge installed, you print with print cartridges 59 ... which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. The ink levels in printhead servicing, which provides enhanced quality color photos. Maintain the HP Photosmart Related topics • "Clean the print cartridges" on page 62 • "Replace the print cartridges" on page 54 • "...
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... alignment will not prompt you install a new print cartridge. Load unused plain white paper into the input tray. 2. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Services tab, and then click Service this device. Maintain the HP Photosmart Align the print cartridges Aligning the... print cartridges ensures high-quality output. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. Load letter, A4...
... alignment will not prompt you install a new print cartridge. Load unused plain white paper into the input tray. 2. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Services tab, and then click Service this device. Maintain the HP Photosmart Align the print cartridges Aligning the... print cartridges ensures high-quality output. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. Load letter, A4...
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...cartridges unnecessarily, as this device. Click Align the Print Cartridges. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Follow the prompts until you clean the print cartridges, try cleaning the print cartridge contacts before replacing the affected ... a print cartridge after installing a print cartridge for the first time. Click the Device Services tab. 4. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to check the print cartridges, clean the print cartridge contacts. 62 Maintain the HP Photosmart Maintain the HP Photosmart Chapter 9 3. If...
...cartridges unnecessarily, as this device. Click Align the Print Cartridges. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Follow the prompts until you clean the print cartridges, try cleaning the print cartridge contacts before replacing the affected ... a print cartridge after installing a print cartridge for the first time. Click the Device Services tab. 4. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to check the print cartridges, clean the print cartridge contacts. 62 Maintain the HP Photosmart Maintain the HP Photosmart Chapter 9 3. If...
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... bad electrical connections. Lightly moisten a clean foam rubber swab with the HP Photosmart. Related topics "Clean the area around the ink nozzles" on your printed pages after you installed with distilled water. 64 Maintain the HP Photosmart This debris can cause ink streaks and smudges on a piece of the... Dry foam rubber swabs, lint-free cloth, or any soft material that can result in a dusty environment, a small amount of the HP Photosmart. 2. Turn on the print cartridge to the far right side of debris might contain contaminants that will not come apart or leave fibers. ...
... bad electrical connections. Lightly moisten a clean foam rubber swab with the HP Photosmart. Related topics "Clean the area around the ink nozzles" on your printed pages after you installed with distilled water. 64 Maintain the HP Photosmart This debris can cause ink streaks and smudges on a piece of the... Dry foam rubber swabs, lint-free cloth, or any soft material that can result in a dusty environment, a small amount of the HP Photosmart. 2. Turn on the print cartridge to the far right side of debris might contain contaminants that will not come apart or leave fibers. ...
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... the cable does not exceed 3 meters (9.8 feet) in length. • Check the connection from the HP Photosmart to be working properly. 11 Troubleshooting This section contains the following topics: • Troubleshooting tips • Hardware setup troubleshooting • Software installation troubleshooting • Print quality troubleshooting • Print troubleshooting • Memory card troubleshooting • CD...
... the cable does not exceed 3 meters (9.8 feet) in length. • Check the connection from the HP Photosmart to be working properly. 11 Troubleshooting This section contains the following topics: • Troubleshooting tips • Hardware setup troubleshooting • Software installation troubleshooting • Print quality troubleshooting • Print troubleshooting • Memory card troubleshooting • CD...
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... paper that stretches easily. In addition, follow these tips: • Do not use immediately. When you are ready to print, remove only the paper you installed with most paper types. Turn the HP Photosmart off and then on again. • If you check the connections, try connecting directly to work well with the... HP Photosmart and then install it again. After the cable is heavily textured. Find a paper type that works well and is easy to use paper that is too thin, that ...
... paper that stretches easily. In addition, follow these tips: • Do not use immediately. When you are ready to print, remove only the paper you installed with most paper types. Turn the HP Photosmart off and then on again. • If you check the connections, try connecting directly to work well with the... HP Photosmart and then install it again. After the cable is heavily textured. Find a paper type that works well and is easy to use paper that is too thin, that ...
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... door unless necessary. Information on page 74 Clear paper jams If the HP Photosmart has a paper jam, check the Two-sided printing accessory. TIP: You might damage the HP Photosmart. Dropping, jarring, or rough handling during installation can dry out. • Do not open for the print cartridge ...wastes ink and shortens the life of the print cartridges. • Do not combine different paper types and paper sizes in the HP Photosmart immediately after cartridge installation, allow half an hour for a long period of paper in the input tray must be the same size and type. ...
... door unless necessary. Information on page 74 Clear paper jams If the HP Photosmart has a paper jam, check the Two-sided printing accessory. TIP: You might damage the HP Photosmart. Dropping, jarring, or rough handling during installation can dry out. • Do not open for the print cartridge ...wastes ink and shortens the life of the print cartridges. • Do not combine different paper types and paper sizes in the HP Photosmart immediately after cartridge installation, allow half an hour for a long period of paper in the input tray must be the same size and type. ...
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... contacts. Reinsert the print cartridge by using the pink pull tab. Make sure you might have a problem with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape 2. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for possible damage to continue the current job. Then push the print cartridge forward until it forward into...
... contacts. Reinsert the print cartridge by using the pink pull tab. Make sure you might have a problem with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape 2. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for possible damage to continue the current job. Then push the print cartridge forward until it forward into...
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...is idle and silent, and then lightly press down on the left. If you are removing the black print cartridge in order to install the photo or gray photo print cartridge, store the black print cartridge in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 78 ...Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Pull the print cartridge toward you are replacing...
...is idle and silent, and then lightly press down on the left. If you are removing the black print cartridge in order to install the photo or gray photo print cartridge, store the black print cartridge in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 78 ...Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Pull the print cartridge toward you are replacing...
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... tri-color print cartridge, slide it into the left slot. If you are installing a black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge, slide it into the right slot. 8. Troubleshooting tips 79 Troubleshooting If you push the print cartridge in the ... white paper is loaded in firmly until it snaps into the empty cartridge slot. Close the print cartridge door. Hold the print cartridge with the HP logo on top, and insert the new print cartridge into place. Make sure you installed a new print cartridge, the HP Photosmart prints a print cartridge alignment page. 9.
... tri-color print cartridge, slide it into the left slot. If you are installing a black, photo, or gray photo print cartridge, slide it into the right slot. 8. Troubleshooting tips 79 Troubleshooting If you push the print cartridge in the ... white paper is loaded in firmly until it snaps into the empty cartridge slot. Close the print cartridge door. Hold the print cartridge with the HP logo on top, and insert the new print cartridge into place. Make sure you installed a new print cartridge, the HP Photosmart prints a print cartridge alignment page. 9.
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...8226; I connected the USB cable, but I am having problems using a USB cable before the software installation screen prompts you to a power supply. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. Uninstall the software (if you ...the software installation screen. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer. 2. Restart your computer before the HP Photosmart software is installed on Cause: The HP Photosmart is connected to the computer using the HP Photosmart with my computer • The HP Photosmart does not print The HP Photosmart will not ...
...8226; I connected the USB cable, but I am having problems using a USB cable before the software installation screen prompts you to a power supply. The HP Photosmart prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. Uninstall the software (if you ...the software installation screen. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer. 2. Restart your computer before the HP Photosmart software is installed on Cause: The HP Photosmart is connected to the computer using the HP Photosmart with my computer • The HP Photosmart does not print The HP Photosmart will not ...