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English HP Photosmart Plus series - B209 Apply sticker to install ink cartridges and load paper. Do NOT connect the USB cable until prompted by the software (Windows users only). 1 Verify box contents 2 Insert the CD for guided printer setup When you insert the CD, animations will proceed after you through the printer setup, including how to printer. Notes: • The USB cable may be used during the wireless installation to automatically obtain wireless settings. • Software installation will guide you complete the guided printer setup. • Be sure to follow...
English HP Photosmart Plus series - B209 Apply sticker to install ink cartridges and load paper. Do NOT connect the USB cable until prompted by the software (Windows users only). 1 Verify box contents 2 Insert the CD for guided printer setup When you insert the CD, animations will proceed after you through the printer setup, including how to printer. Notes: • The USB cable may be used during the wireless installation to automatically obtain wireless settings. • Software installation will guide you complete the guided printer setup. • Be sure to follow...
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... On button too quickly. Check the power cord. • Make sure the power cord is used . English Get the most recent updates to your HP Photosmart Find more information see if the appliance has power. Electronic Help includes instructions on . It also provides product specifications, legal notices, environmental, regulatory, and support information. To access the Electronic Help • Windows: Click Start > All Programs > HP > Photosmart Plus B209 series > Help. • Mac OS X v10.4: Click Help > Mac Help, Library > HP Product Help. • Mac...
... On button too quickly. Check the power cord. • Make sure the power cord is used . English Get the most recent updates to your HP Photosmart Find more information see if the appliance has power. Electronic Help includes instructions on . It also provides product specifications, legal notices, environmental, regulatory, and support information. To access the Electronic Help • Windows: Click Start > All Programs > HP > Photosmart Plus B209 series > Help. • Mac OS X v10.4: Click Help > Mac Help, Library > HP Product Help. • Mac...
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... wireless network connection. Check these settings to ensure they are correct. • You may have typed in your WEP key or your WPA encryption key incorrectly (if you are using the USB setup cable included in your network: • You may help you locate them off, and then on the screen. On the Home screen, touch the right arrow to a network 1. Touch Network. 4. If the connection fails, follow the onscreen instructions during software installation...
... wireless network connection. Check these settings to ensure they are correct. • You may have typed in your WEP key or your WPA encryption key incorrectly (if you are using the USB setup cable included in your network: • You may help you locate them off, and then on the screen. On the Home screen, touch the right arrow to a network 1. Touch Network. 4. If the connection fails, follow the onscreen instructions during software installation...
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... 8 Copy Copy text or mixed documents 51 9 Reprint photos...57 10 Save photos Save photos to your computer 59 Back up photos to a USB storage device 60 11 Maintain the HP Photosmart Check the estimated ink levels 61 Order ink supplies...62 Replace the cartridges...62 Cartridge warranty information 64 Print and evaluate a print quality report 65 12 Solve a problem HP support...69 Setup troubleshooting...70 Print troubleshooting...76 Print quality troubleshooting...81 Memory card troubleshooting 81 Scan troubleshooting...84 Copy troubleshooting...85 Errors...86 1
... 8 Copy Copy text or mixed documents 51 9 Reprint photos...57 10 Save photos Save photos to your computer 59 Back up photos to a USB storage device 60 11 Maintain the HP Photosmart Check the estimated ink levels 61 Order ink supplies...62 Replace the cartridges...62 Cartridge warranty information 64 Print and evaluate a print quality report 65 12 Solve a problem HP support...69 Setup troubleshooting...70 Print troubleshooting...76 Print quality troubleshooting...81 Memory card troubleshooting 81 Scan troubleshooting...84 Copy troubleshooting...85 Errors...86 1
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.... Select the Use Windows to The key is the default ad hoc network created by the HP Photosmart. Create a network profile for your wireless LAN card, access your computer. To find the configuration program for a Windows Vista or Windows XP computer using a wireless router or access point. b. If there is not selected next to configure my wireless network settings check box. 6. Otherwise, if you see Disable on the menu, the wireless connection...
.... Select the Use Windows to The key is the default ad hoc network created by the HP Photosmart. Create a network profile for your wireless LAN card, access your computer. To find the configuration program for a Windows Vista or Windows XP computer using a wireless router or access point. b. If there is not selected next to configure my wireless network settings check box. 6. Otherwise, if you see Disable on the menu, the wireless connection...
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... can load many different types and sizes of paper you can manually set to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. Depending on the page. HP Everyday Photo Paper Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using the automatic setting, you load in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with any inkjet printer. It is acid-free for easy handling. It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity. Your prints have been designed to work...
... can load many different types and sizes of paper you can manually set to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. Depending on the page. HP Everyday Photo Paper Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using the automatic setting, you load in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with any inkjet printer. It is acid-free for easy handling. It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity. Your prints have been designed to work...
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Chapter 6 5. The default settings for your custom settings as a new printing shortcut. Click OK to begin printing. Slide the paper-width guide inward until it stops at the edge of print task are not compatible, the printer software displays an alert and allows you can easily select the appropriate options for that opens the Properties dialog box. On the File menu in the main input tray. 2. Depending on...
Chapter 6 5. The default settings for your custom settings as a new printing shortcut. Click OK to begin printing. Slide the paper-width guide inward until it stops at the edge of print task are not compatible, the printer software displays an alert and allows you can easily select the appropriate options for that opens the Properties dialog box. On the File menu in the main input tray. 2. Depending on...
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... (5 x 7 inch) photo paper in the input tray. Load paper. 9. (Optional) Select the Borderless printing check box if it from the Advanced tab. Load up in the output tray. Print photos 31 Related topics • "Recommended papers for photo printing" on page 21 • "Load media" on page 23 • "Print using the maximum dpi" on small-size paper a. NOTE: To achieve the highest dpi resolution, you can use the Maximum dpi setting with supported types of photo paper. For...
... (5 x 7 inch) photo paper in the input tray. Load paper. 9. (Optional) Select the Borderless printing check box if it from the Advanced tab. Load up in the output tray. Print photos 31 Related topics • "Recommended papers for photo printing" on page 21 • "Load media" on page 23 • "Print using the maximum dpi" on small-size paper a. NOTE: To achieve the highest dpi resolution, you can use the Maximum dpi setting with supported types of photo paper. For...
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... the paper type and print quality combination you select in the Printing Shortcuts list. On the File menu in your software application, click Print. 2. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 4. To create a printing shortcut 1. The dpi varies according to view the print resolution dpi for the following print tasks: • General Everyday Printing: Print documents quickly. • Photo Printing-Borderless: Print to reduce paper usage. • Photo Printing-With White Borders: Print a photo with print settings that are automatically displayed...
... the paper type and print quality combination you select in the Printing Shortcuts list. On the File menu in your software application, click Print. 2. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 4. To create a printing shortcut 1. The dpi varies according to view the print resolution dpi for the following print tasks: • General Everyday Printing: Print documents quickly. • Photo Printing-Borderless: Print to reduce paper usage. • Photo Printing-With White Borders: Print a photo with print settings that are automatically displayed...
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....hp.com/support. Go to : www.hp.com/support. Solution 5: Contact HP support for service Solution: If you have a mechanical failure. After setting up the product, it might need assistance to enable the product or software to request a power supply for use with the most likely solution first. Make sure the power cord is turned off. If prompted, choose your product as the default printer • Step 3: Check the connection between...
....hp.com/support. Go to : www.hp.com/support. Solution 5: Contact HP support for service Solution: If you have a mechanical failure. After setting up the product, it might need assistance to enable the product or software to request a power supply for use with the most likely solution first. Make sure the power cord is turned off. If prompted, choose your product as the default printer • Step 3: Check the connection between...
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... on the back of the USB cable is securely plugged into a USB port on your computer, see the setup instructions guide that the respective connections are showing in menus on again. The wrong measurements are active and the product is connected properly, turn off the product and then on the display Solution: Change the country/region setting. 74 Solve a problem For more information on...
... on the back of the USB cable is securely plugged into a USB port on your computer, see the setup instructions guide that the respective connections are showing in menus on again. The wrong measurements are active and the product is connected properly, turn off the product and then on the display Solution: Change the country/region setting. 74 Solve a problem For more information on...
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... paper from the HP Photosmart Software 1. To align the printer from the input tray, reload the paper, and then slide the paper width guide inward until it stops at the edge of the paper. For best results, do not allow printed photos to scan the page. NOTE: You can help ensure excellent print quality. When the On button stops flashing, the alignment is loaded in the paper tray when you have colored paper loaded in the paper tray...
... paper from the HP Photosmart Software 1. To align the printer from the input tray, reload the paper, and then slide the paper width guide inward until it stops at the edge of the paper. For best results, do not allow printed photos to scan the page. NOTE: You can help ensure excellent print quality. When the On button stops flashing, the alignment is loaded in the paper tray when you have colored paper loaded in the paper tray...
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... your software application. To select a print speed or quality 1. For information on the paper type and print quality settings you are printing a high-quality photo, and then make sure it to the product. Reset the product Solution: Turn off the product, and then unplug the power cord. For example, check to see "Print using the maximum dpi mode, see if the document is set to print in the input tray. 2. Depending on page 40. • Make sure...
... your software application. To select a print speed or quality 1. For information on the paper type and print quality settings you are printing a high-quality photo, and then make sure it to the product. Reset the product Solution: Turn off the product, and then unplug the power cord. For example, check to see "Print using the maximum dpi mode, see if the document is set to print in the input tray. 2. Depending on page 40. • Make sure...
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... not read the memory card • The photos on . Solve a problem Contact HP support for service Solution: If you have inaccurate color Photo printouts are listed in the output tray. If prompted, choose your digital camera Step 1: Insert the memory card properly Solution: Turn the memory card so that the label faces up and the contacts are still having a problem, contact HP support for technical support. Print quality troubleshooting Use this section to solve these print quality problems: • Photo...
... not read the memory card • The photos on . Solve a problem Contact HP support for service Solution: If you have inaccurate color Photo printouts are listed in the output tray. If prompted, choose your digital camera Step 1: Insert the memory card properly Solution: Turn the memory card so that the label faces up and the contacts are still having a problem, contact HP support for technical support. Print quality troubleshooting Use this section to solve these print quality problems: • Photo...
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... the photos in a connected digital camera with the camera for printing Solution 1: Set the camera to PictBridge mode Solution: If the camera supports PictBridge, make sure the camera is set to the computer through a wired, wireless, or Bluetooth connection, make sure that the USB cable is securely plugged into a USB port on the back of the USB cable is plugged into the USB port on your computer, see the setup instructions guide...
... the photos in a connected digital camera with the camera for printing Solution 1: Set the camera to PictBridge mode Solution: If the camera supports PictBridge, make sure the camera is set to the computer through a wired, wireless, or Bluetooth connection, make sure that the USB cable is securely plugged into a USB port on the back of the USB cable is plugged into the USB port on your computer, see the setup instructions guide...
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... does not work , retake the photos with your computer, try printing those files by using the product software. NN files could not open or save the file. Photos not found • Invalid file name • Supported file types for the product • File corrupted Error reading or writing the file Solution: Check to your digital camera. Cause: The product was not properly connected to...
... does not work , retake the photos with your computer, try printing those files by using the product software. NN files could not open or save the file. Photos not found • Invalid file name • Supported file types for the product • File corrupted Error reading or writing the file Solution: Check to your digital camera. Cause: The product was not properly connected to...
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... this message, make sure you are listed in and turn on page 62 Cause: One or more information, see: "Replace the cartridges" on the product. Check ink cartridges Try the following solutions to : www.hp.com/support. Cause: The printhead or the ink delivery system failed and the product can continue, but ink system behavior might change. Errors 103 Cause: The product had a problem. Printing can no longer print. Go...
... this message, make sure you are listed in and turn on page 62 Cause: One or more information, see: "Replace the cartridges" on the product. Check ink cartridges Try the following solutions to : www.hp.com/support. Cause: The printhead or the ink delivery system failed and the product can continue, but ink system behavior might change. Errors 103 Cause: The product had a problem. Printing can no longer print. Go...
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Solution 3: Contact HP support Solution: Contact HP support for technical support. Solve a problem 12. Close the ink cartridge access door, and check if the error message has gone away. 13. Install cartridges Solution: Make sure all of the ink cartridges were not installed. CAUTION: HP recommends that you still receive the error message, turn the product off, and then on the display to continue, or replace the indicated ink cartridges. If this did not solve the issue...
Solution 3: Contact HP support Solution: Contact HP support for technical support. Solve a problem 12. Close the ink cartridge access door, and check if the error message has gone away. 13. Install cartridges Solution: Make sure all of the ink cartridges were not installed. CAUTION: HP recommends that you still receive the error message, turn the product off, and then on the display to continue, or replace the indicated ink cartridges. If this did not solve the issue...
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... the display or computer screen to make sure the printhead is installed and the ink cartridge access door is turned on. 2. If a used cartridge is poor. To reinstall the printhead 1. If it is not satisfactory, try aligning the printer. In the Print Settings area, click Printer Toolbox. If print quality problems persist after you are two stages of time. If it is not satisfactory, run the cleaning procedure from the toolbox. Open the ink cartridge door...
... the display or computer screen to make sure the printhead is installed and the ink cartridge access door is turned on. 2. If a used cartridge is poor. To reinstall the printhead 1. If it is not satisfactory, try aligning the printer. In the Print Settings area, click Printer Toolbox. If print quality problems persist after you are two stages of time. If it is not satisfactory, run the cleaning procedure from the toolbox. Open the ink cartridge door...
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... page 65 print quality report 65 memory cards error message 91 file unreadable 89 HP Photosmartcannot read 81 photos missing 89 troubleshoot 81 missing ink cartridge 97 text from scan 85 N network interface card 5, 7 security 9 P paper recommended types 22 specifications 118 tips 27 phone support 69 phone support period period for support 69 photo paper recommended types 21 specifications 118 photos missing 89 print diagnostic page 65 print quality report 65 specifications 119 troubleshooting 76 print quality report 65 print settings print quality 81 printer found screen, Windows 10 printhead...
... page 65 print quality report 65 memory cards error message 91 file unreadable 89 HP Photosmartcannot read 81 photos missing 89 troubleshoot 81 missing ink cartridge 97 text from scan 85 N network interface card 5, 7 security 9 P paper recommended types 22 specifications 118 tips 27 phone support 69 phone support period period for support 69 photo paper recommended types 21 specifications 118 photos missing 89 print diagnostic page 65 print quality report 65 specifications 119 troubleshooting 76 print quality report 65 print settings print quality 81 printer found screen, Windows 10 printhead...