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... and around the printer. 3. HP Photosmart D6100 series printer b. Power cord and power supply h. USB cable (only available in the computer. 2. USB English Thank you get started and get the most out of the box. Photo paper storage bag (only available in certain countries/ regions) e. Six ink cartridges g. HP Photosmart software on CD c. HP Photosmart c d e f g h. Refer to help...
... and around the printer. 3. HP Photosmart D6100 series printer b. Power cord and power supply h. USB cable (only available in the computer. 2. USB English Thank you get started and get the most out of the box. Photo paper storage bag (only available in certain countries/ regions) e. Six ink cartridges g. HP Photosmart software on CD c. HP Photosmart c d e f g h. Refer to help...
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... for more information. Unwrap one -time initialization process begins after the first ink cartridge installation. Lower the top cover. 4 Install the ink cartridges 3 4 1 繁體中文 www.hp.com/support 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 English Important! If the ink light blinks continuously during cartridge installation, browse to release it. 4. Locate the stall that came with the ink...
... for more information. Unwrap one -time initialization process begins after the first ink cartridge installation. Lower the top cover. 4 Install the ink cartridges 3 4 1 繁體中文 www.hp.com/support 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 English Important! If the ink light blinks continuously during cartridge installation, browse to release it. 4. Locate the stall that came with the ink...
User Guide
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... Automatically clean the printhead 24 Manually clean the ink cartridge contacts 24 Print a self test report 25 Update the software 27 Store and transport the printer and ink cartridges 28 Store and transport the printer 28 Store and transport the ink cartridges 28 Maintain the quality of photo paper 28 HP Photosmart D6100 series User Guide 1
... Automatically clean the printhead 24 Manually clean the ink cartridge contacts 24 Print a self test report 25 Update the software 27 Store and transport the printer and ink cartridges 28 Store and transport the printer 28 Store and transport the ink cartridges 28 Maintain the quality of photo paper 28 HP Photosmart D6100 series User Guide 1
User Guide
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7 Troubleshooting 31 Printer hardware problems 31 Printing problems 32 Error messages...35 Paper errors 36 Ink cartridge errors 38 Memory card or camera errors 40 Computer and connectivity printing errors 41 8 HP Support...43 HP Support by phone 43 Placing a call 43 Return to HP repair service (North America only 44 HP Quick Exchange Service (Japan only 44 Additional warranty options 44 A Specifications...45 System requirements 45 Printer specifications 45 B HP Warranty...49 Index...51 2 HP Photosmart D6100 series
7 Troubleshooting 31 Printer hardware problems 31 Printing problems 32 Error messages...35 Paper errors 36 Ink cartridge errors 38 Memory card or camera errors 40 Computer and connectivity printing errors 41 8 HP Support...43 HP Support by phone 43 Placing a call 43 Return to HP repair service (North America only 44 HP Quick Exchange Service (Japan only 44 Additional warranty options 44 A Specifications...45 System requirements 45 Printer specifications 45 B HP Warranty...49 Index...51 2 HP Photosmart D6100 series
User Guide
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...side to be tabbed or untabbed. 5 On: Press this door to clear paper jams or to install the optional HP Automatic Two-sided Printing Accessory. See Optional accessories. 4 HP Photosmart D6100 series Lift this tray to access the photo tray. 3 Main tray: Pull out this tray and load paper, ...printer. 6 Camera port: Connect a PictBridge™ digital camera, the optional HP Bluetooth® wireless printer adapter, or an HP direct-printing camera. Back of printer 1 Top cover: Lift this cover to access the ink cartridges and to clear paper jams. To lift the cover, grasp the top ...
...side to be tabbed or untabbed. 5 On: Press this door to clear paper jams or to install the optional HP Automatic Two-sided Printing Accessory. See Optional accessories. 4 HP Photosmart D6100 series Lift this tray to access the photo tray. 3 Main tray: Pull out this tray and load paper, ...printer. 6 Camera port: Connect a PictBridge™ digital camera, the optional HP Bluetooth® wireless printer adapter, or an HP direct-printing camera. Back of printer 1 Top cover: Lift this cover to access the ink cartridges and to clear paper jams. To lift the cover, grasp the top ...
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For more information, see Ink cartridge errors. 2 Resume: Blinks to indicate that enhance its convenience. You need to : ● www.hpshopping.com (U.S.) ● www.hp.com/go/supplies (Europe) ● www.hp.com/jp/supply_inkjet (Japan) ● www.hp.com/paper (Asia/Pacific) 6 HP Photosmart D6100 series To purchase supplies, go to fix the problem before pressing. Optional...
For more information, see Ink cartridge errors. 2 Resume: Blinks to indicate that enhance its convenience. You need to : ● www.hpshopping.com (U.S.) ● www.hp.com/go/supplies (Europe) ● www.hp.com/jp/supply_inkjet (Japan) ● www.hp.com/paper (Asia/Pacific) 6 HP Photosmart D6100 series To purchase supplies, go to fix the problem before pressing. Optional...
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... cm (3 x 5 inch) up to work with the inks in the print dialog box. HP Photosmart D6100 series User Guide 9 2 Get ready to print This section includes the following topics: ● Load paper ● Insert ink cartridges Load paper Learn how to choose the right paper for your print job and how to... make room for printing. For more information, see Set print preferences. Paper loading tips ● Load paper with and without bending the paper. Choose the right paper Use HP Advanced Photo...
... cm (3 x 5 inch) up to work with the inks in the print dialog box. HP Photosmart D6100 series User Guide 9 2 Get ready to print This section includes the following topics: ● Load paper ● Insert ink cartridges Load paper Learn how to choose the right paper for your print job and how to... make room for printing. For more information, see Set print preferences. Paper loading tips ● Load paper with and without bending the paper. Choose the right paper Use HP Advanced Photo...
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...the photo tray with your HP Photosmart printer, make sure to install the ink cartridges that appear on the back cover of the paper. 1 Paper-width guide 2 Paper-length guide 6. Lower the output tray. Push in the print head assembly. These cartridge numbers may vary by country...stop at the edges of this guide. Purchasing replacement ink cartridges When purchasing replacement cartridges, refer to mix with the ink in the photo tray. 7. Load up and use your printer. 1 Output tray 2 Paper-width guide 3 Paper-length guide 4. If you . 5. HP Photosmart D6100 series User Guide 11
...the photo tray with your HP Photosmart printer, make sure to install the ink cartridges that appear on the back cover of the paper. 1 Paper-width guide 2 Paper-length guide 6. Lower the output tray. Push in the print head assembly. These cartridge numbers may vary by country...stop at the edges of this guide. Purchasing replacement ink cartridges When purchasing replacement cartridges, refer to mix with the ink in the photo tray. 7. Load up and use your printer. 1 Output tray 2 Paper-width guide 3 Paper-length guide 4. If you . 5. HP Photosmart D6100 series User Guide 11
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... the Configuration Settings list, click Supply Info. Printer service or repairs required as indicated: 12 HP Photosmart D6100 series Mac users: Click HP Photosmart Studio in the Windows taskbar, and select Launch/Show HP Solution Center. Ink cartridge warranty information The HP ink cartridge(s) warranty is applicable when the product is not depleted and the end of warranty date...
... the Configuration Settings list, click Supply Info. Printer service or repairs required as indicated: 12 HP Photosmart D6100 series Mac users: Click HP Photosmart Studio in the Windows taskbar, and select Launch/Show HP Solution Center. Ink cartridge warranty information The HP ink cartridge(s) warranty is applicable when the product is not depleted and the end of warranty date...
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... lift the top cover. 2. Lift the latch below an ink cartridge slot to insert or replace a cartridge. For a copy of its slot. The ink cartridge areas are replacing a cartridge, remove the old cartridge by pulling it toward you are color-coded for the color ink cartridges 3. Inserting or replacing the ink cartridges 1. For HP Photosmart D6100 series User Guide 13
... lift the top cover. 2. Lift the latch below an ink cartridge slot to insert or replace a cartridge. For a copy of its slot. The ink cartridge areas are replacing a cartridge, remove the old cartridge by pulling it toward you are color-coded for the color ink cartridges 3. Inserting or replacing the ink cartridges 1. For HP Photosmart D6100 series User Guide 13
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The ink in the print head assembly. 5. Close the top cover. 14 HP Photosmart D6100 series Chapter 2 more information, go to install the ink cartridges that has the same shaped icon and color as the ink cartridge is specially formulated to mix with your printer. Make sure you are replacing.... Repeat steps 2 through 5 for each ink cartridge you insert the ink cartridge into the slot that were shipped with the ink in these ink cartridges is inserted. You must install all six cartridges. Remove the new ink cartridge from its packaging, and while holding it clicks into...
The ink in the print head assembly. 5. Close the top cover. 14 HP Photosmart D6100 series Chapter 2 more information, go to install the ink cartridges that has the same shaped icon and color as the ink cartridge is specially formulated to mix with your printer. Make sure you are replacing.... Repeat steps 2 through 5 for each ink cartridge you insert the ink cartridge into the slot that were shipped with the ink in these ink cartridges is inserted. You must install all six cartridges. Remove the new ink cartridge from its packaging, and while holding it clicks into...
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... printer, then disconnect the power cord from the interior. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the main tray. 2. HP Photosmart D6100 series User Guide 23 If you print are using the simple procedures in Care and maintenance. Caution Do not use any of the ...cleaners and detergents may damage the printer finish. From the Windows Start menu, select HP > HP Solution Center. 3. Wipe the outside of photo paper Clean and maintain the printer Keep the printer and ink cartridges clean and well maintained using a Macintosh: 1. If print quality problems persist after...
... printer, then disconnect the power cord from the interior. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the main tray. 2. HP Photosmart D6100 series User Guide 23 If you print are using the simple procedures in Care and maintenance. Caution Do not use any of the ...cleaners and detergents may damage the printer finish. From the Windows Start menu, select HP > HP Solution Center. 3. Wipe the outside of photo paper Clean and maintain the printer Keep the printer and ink cartridges clean and well maintained using a Macintosh: 1. If print quality problems persist after...
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...of the ink nozzles on the computer screen that says a cartridge is missing or damaged. Before cleaning the ink cartridge contacts, remove the ink cartridge and verify that nothing is loaded correctly. Click HP Device Manager in the Dock. 3. Automatically clean the printhead ...aligning, contact HP support. Manually clean the ink cartridge contacts Clean the copper-colored ink cartridge contacts if a message appears on the print head. If you clean the print head, try aligning the printer using a Windows computer: 1. Remove the affected ink cartridge 24 HP Photosmart D6100 series
...of the ink nozzles on the computer screen that says a cartridge is missing or damaged. Before cleaning the ink cartridge contacts, remove the ink cartridge and verify that nothing is loaded correctly. Click HP Device Manager in the Dock. 3. Automatically clean the printhead ...aligning, contact HP support. Manually clean the ink cartridge contacts Clean the copper-colored ink cartridge contacts if a message appears on the print head. If you clean the print head, try aligning the printer using a Windows computer: 1. Remove the affected ink cartridge 24 HP Photosmart D6100 series
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... ink supply may contain contaminants that will not come apart or leave fibers. 2. Gather the following items to obtain a replacement ink cartridge. Remove and clean each ink cartridge one at a time. HP Photosmart D6100 series User Guide 25 Lightly moisten a swab or cloth with the swab or cloth. 1 Gently wipe only the copper-colored contacts...
... ink supply may contain contaminants that will not come apart or leave fibers. 2. Gather the following items to obtain a replacement ink cartridge. Remove and clean each ink cartridge one at a time. HP Photosmart D6100 series User Guide 25 Lightly moisten a swab or cloth with the swab or cloth. 1 Gently wipe only the copper-colored contacts...
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...cartridge. ● Print head assembly information: Contains information that may be used for diagnostic purposes if you need to call HP customer support. ● Print head parameters: Contains information that may be used for diagnostic purposes if you need to call HP customer support. 26 HP Photosmart D6100... series Use plain paper to call HP customer support. ● Print quality pattern: Displays six color blocks, representing each of...
...cartridge. ● Print head assembly information: Contains information that may be used for diagnostic purposes if you need to call HP customer support. ● Print head parameters: Contains information that may be used for diagnostic purposes if you need to call HP customer support. 26 HP Photosmart D6100... series Use plain paper to call HP customer support. ● Print quality pattern: Displays six color blocks, representing each of...
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.... 28 HP Photosmart D6100 series Follow this section. Paper left in the printer or exposed to store the print head properly. From the Finder, choose Go > Applications. 2. Store the printer indoors out of photo paper For best results with photo paper, follow the guidelines in this tip to help maintain your HP ink cartridges and...
.... 28 HP Photosmart D6100 series Follow this section. Paper left in the printer or exposed to store the print head properly. From the Finder, choose Go > Applications. 2. Store the printer indoors out of photo paper For best results with photo paper, follow the guidelines in this tip to help maintain your HP ink cartridges and...
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... making noises after long periods of inactivity (approximately 2 weeks), when its power supply has been interrupted and then restored, or when ink cartridges have drawn too much power. This is lit. This chapter answers frequently asked questions about the following topics: ● Printer hardware problems...the green light on the power cord is normal operation. Printer hardware problems Before contacting HP support, read this section for it to finish. Unplug the printer power cord. HP Photosmart D6100 series User Guide 31 The On light is flashing but will not turn it produces...
... making noises after long periods of inactivity (approximately 2 weeks), when its power supply has been interrupted and then restored, or when ink cartridges have drawn too much power. This is lit. This chapter answers frequently asked questions about the following topics: ● Printer hardware problems...the green light on the power cord is normal operation. Printer hardware problems Before contacting HP support, read this section for it to finish. Unplug the printer power cord. HP Photosmart D6100 series User Guide 31 The On light is flashing but will not turn it produces...
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... from the power source. A hardware problem has occurred. Paper errors Before contacting HP support, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to continue printing. 36 HP Photosmart D6100 series For more information, see Paper errors. There is a carriage stall. Solution... Turn off the printer, then unplug it from the printer, then replace the rear access door. For more information, see Error message: The carriage is stalled.. For more information, see Ink cartridge...
... from the power source. A hardware problem has occurred. Paper errors Before contacting HP support, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to continue printing. 36 HP Photosmart D6100 series For more information, see Paper errors. There is a carriage stall. Solution... Turn off the printer, then unplug it from the printer, then replace the rear access door. For more information, see Error message: The carriage is stalled.. For more information, see Ink cartridge...
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... your printer. Solution The indicated ink cartridge(s) are low on replacing ink cartridges, see Insert ink cartridges. If the HP Photosmart is empty, you can continue printing with your HP Photosmart. All printing will stop . 38 HP Photosmart D6100 series Chapter 7 Ink cartridge errors Before contacting HP support, read this printed guide. Solution The indicated ink cartridge(s) are out of a print job, press...
... your printer. Solution The indicated ink cartridge(s) are low on replacing ink cartridges, see Insert ink cartridges. If the HP Photosmart is empty, you can continue printing with your HP Photosmart. All printing will stop . 38 HP Photosmart D6100 series Chapter 7 Ink cartridge errors Before contacting HP support, read this printed guide. Solution The indicated ink cartridge(s) are out of a print job, press...
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... the printing system and to continue. Genuine HP ink cartridges are no ink cartridges missing from the HP Photosmart, the ink cartridge contacts might need a replacement ink cartridge. Printer service or repairs required as a result of using expired ink will not be cleaned. Error message: Ink Expiration Nearly Expired. -OR- HP Photosmart D6100 series User Guide 39 You can resume...
... the printing system and to continue. Genuine HP ink cartridges are no ink cartridges missing from the HP Photosmart, the ink cartridge contacts might need a replacement ink cartridge. Printer service or repairs required as a result of using expired ink will not be cleaned. Error message: Ink Expiration Nearly Expired. -OR- HP Photosmart D6100 series User Guide 39 You can resume...