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B109 Apply sticker to install ink cartridges and load paper. Notes: • Software installation will guide you complete the guided printer setup. • For computers without a CD/DVD drive, please go to www.hp.com/support to download and install the software. Do NOT ...the printer setup, including how to printer. Printed in English © 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. *Q8433-90109* *Q8433-90109* Q84-90109 Cyan Cartridge Magenta Cartridge Yellow Cartridge Black Cartridge 178 or 64 178 or 64 178 or 64 178 or 64 Important! English HP Photosmart series...
B109 Apply sticker to install ink cartridges and load paper. Notes: • Software installation will guide you complete the guided printer setup. • For computers without a CD/DVD drive, please go to www.hp.com/support to download and install the software. Do NOT ...the printer setup, including how to printer. Printed in English © 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. *Q8433-90109* *Q8433-90109* Q84-90109 Cyan Cartridge Magenta Cartridge Yellow Cartridge Black Cartridge 178 or 64 178 or 64 178 or 64 178 or 64 Important! English HP Photosmart series...
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... make sure the product is not selected as the default printer, right-click the printer icon and choose "Set as your computer. 2. Insert the product software CD in the circle next to it. Double-click HP Uninstaller. On the desktop, open the CD and then ... removes all of the HP software components that are still unable to do so. 5. To install the software: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions. If your product is set as default printer" from the menu. Restart these programs after the product software is installed. 4. Disconnect the HP Photosmart from the computer. ...
... make sure the product is not selected as the default printer, right-click the printer icon and choose "Set as your computer. 2. Insert the product software CD in the circle next to it. Double-click HP Uninstaller. On the desktop, open the CD and then ... removes all of the HP software components that are still unable to do so. 5. To install the software: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions. If your product is set as default printer" from the menu. Restart these programs after the product software is installed. 4. Disconnect the HP Photosmart from the computer. ...
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Contents Contents 1 HP Photosmart B109 series Help 3 2 Get to know the HP Photosmart Printer parts...5 Control panel features...6 3 How do I?...7 5 Print Print documents...15 Print photos...16 Print envelopes...22 Print on specialty media...23 Print a Web page...24 6 ... Scan to a computer...29 Scan to a memory card...30 7 Copy Copy text or mixed documents 34 8 Reprint photos...39 9 Save photos...41 10 Maintain the HP Photosmart Check the estimated ink levels 43 Replace the cartridges...44 Order ink supplies...46 Cartridge warranty information 46 Print and evaluate a print quality report 47...
Contents Contents 1 HP Photosmart B109 series Help 3 2 Get to know the HP Photosmart Printer parts...5 Control panel features...6 3 How do I?...7 5 Print Print documents...15 Print photos...16 Print envelopes...22 Print on specialty media...23 Print a Web page...24 6 ... Scan to a computer...29 Scan to a memory card...30 7 Copy Copy text or mixed documents 34 8 Reprint photos...39 9 Save photos...41 10 Maintain the HP Photosmart Check the estimated ink levels 43 Replace the cartridges...44 Order ink supplies...46 Cartridge warranty information 46 Print and evaluate a print quality report 47...
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2 Get to know the HP Photosmart • Printer parts • Control panel features Printer parts • Front and top views of the HP Photosmart Get to know the HP Photosmart 1 Color graphics display (also referred to as the display) 2 Control panel 3 Photo light 4 Memory card slot for Memory Stick cards 5 Memory card slot for Secure ... extender) 9 Glass 10 Lid-backing 11 Lid 12 Cartridge door 13 Cartridge access area 14 Model number location 15 Printhead assembly Get to know the HP Photosmart 5
2 Get to know the HP Photosmart • Printer parts • Control panel features Printer parts • Front and top views of the HP Photosmart Get to know the HP Photosmart 1 Color graphics display (also referred to as the display) 2 Control panel 3 Photo light 4 Memory card slot for Memory Stick cards 5 Memory card slot for Secure ... extender) 9 Glass 10 Lid-backing 11 Lid 12 Cartridge door 13 Cartridge access area 14 Model number location 15 Printhead assembly Get to know the HP Photosmart 5
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... use this time, some of these papers might not be available. NOTE: At this paper with your photos are available in the HP Photosmart, including letter or A4 paper, photo paper, transparencies, and envelopes. Paper basics 4 Paper basics You can load many different types... and HP Advanced Photo Paper have a look and feel comparable to share. If prompted, choose your country/region, some portions of printing affordable professional photos with any inkjet printer. This section contains the following topics: • "Recommended papers for photo printing" on page 9 • "...
... use this time, some of these papers might not be available. NOTE: At this paper with your photos are available in the HP Photosmart, including letter or A4 paper, photo paper, transparencies, and envelopes. Paper basics 4 Paper basics You can load many different types... and HP Advanced Photo Paper have a look and feel comparable to share. If prompted, choose your country/region, some portions of printing affordable professional photos with any inkjet printer. This section contains the following topics: • "Recommended papers for photo printing" on page 9 • "...
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...cause paper jams. 4. Check the spacing for photo printing" on page 9 • "Stop the current job" on page 97 Print envelopes With the HP Photosmart, you are printing on a single envelope, a group of addresses on plain paper first. 2. Print photo. ❑ Press OK. 2. b. To print... a group of envelopes, or label sheets designed for inkjet printers. Slide the paper-width guide inward against the stack of copies. CAUTION: Do not use envelopes with clasps or windows. Display the print settings,...
...cause paper jams. 4. Check the spacing for photo printing" on page 9 • "Stop the current job" on page 97 Print envelopes With the HP Photosmart, you are printing on a single envelope, a group of addresses on plain paper first. 2. Print photo. ❑ Press OK. 2. b. To print... a group of envelopes, or label sheets designed for inkjet printers. Slide the paper-width guide inward against the stack of copies. CAUTION: Do not use envelopes with clasps or windows. Display the print settings,...
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... your Web browser supports it, select the items on the Web page that the HP Photosmart printer will print. If your Web browser on the following paper-types only: • HP Premium Plus Photo Paper • HP Premium Photo Paper • HP Advanced Photo Paper • Photo Hagaki cards Printing in maximum dpi takes longer than...
... your Web browser supports it, select the items on the Web page that the HP Photosmart printer will print. If your Web browser on the following paper-types only: • HP Premium Plus Photo Paper • HP Premium Photo Paper • HP Advanced Photo Paper • Photo Hagaki cards Printing in maximum dpi takes longer than...
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... inch) and 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) HP Photo Papers. • Paper-saving Printing: Print two-sided documents with mutliple pages on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 4. The print settings for the selected printing...8226; Two-sided (Duplex) Printing: Print two-sided pages with the HP Photosmart manually. The printing shortcut is the selected printer. 3. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click a printing shortcut. The original HP shortcuts cannot be deleted. Make sure the product is added to delete...
... inch) and 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) HP Photo Papers. • Paper-saving Printing: Print two-sided documents with mutliple pages on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 4. The print settings for the selected printing...8226; Two-sided (Duplex) Printing: Print two-sided pages with the HP Photosmart manually. The printing shortcut is the selected printer. 3. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click a printing shortcut. The original HP shortcuts cannot be deleted. Make sure the product is added to delete...
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... print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. Related topics "Order ink supplies" on page 46 Maintain the HP Photosmart Maintain the HP Photosmart 43 The Printer Toolbox appears. 2. To check the ink levels from the Print Properties dialog box. For more information, see www... Cartridge warranty information • Print and evaluate a print quality report Check the estimated ink levels You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. In addition, some residual ink is unacceptable. The estimated ink levels for the ink cartridges appear. NOTE: You ...
... print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. Related topics "Order ink supplies" on page 46 Maintain the HP Photosmart Maintain the HP Photosmart 43 The Printer Toolbox appears. 2. To check the ink levels from the Print Properties dialog box. For more information, see www... Cartridge warranty information • Print and evaluate a print quality report Check the estimated ink levels You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. In addition, some residual ink is unacceptable. The estimated ink levels for the ink cartridges appear. NOTE: You ...
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...of the color bars show regular white streaks, refer to the streaked bar. expected result • If the type is jagged, align the printer, and then print this occurs right after a new cartridge is uneven and ragged at the large text above the alignment pattern. If this ...diagnostic page again. uneven ink distribution Maintain the HP Photosmart Print and evaluate a print quality report 49 Figure 10-5 Sample text area - Figure 10-4 Sample text area - Look at one end, clean...
...of the color bars show regular white streaks, refer to the streaked bar. expected result • If the type is jagged, align the printer, and then print this occurs right after a new cartridge is uneven and ragged at the large text above the alignment pattern. If this ...diagnostic page again. uneven ink distribution Maintain the HP Photosmart Print and evaluate a print quality report 49 Figure 10-5 Sample text area - Figure 10-4 Sample text area - Look at one end, clean...
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... to replace supplies or have a print quality problem, here are some other end of the print. Maintain the HP Photosmart 50 Maintain the HP Photosmart The problem might not appear on the print quality report, then the printing system is curled, clean the printhead,... and then print this print quality issue, contact HP support for service. Figure 10-9 Alignment pattern - If you still have the product serviced, because they are jagged, align the printer...
... to replace supplies or have a print quality problem, here are some other end of the print. Maintain the HP Photosmart 50 Maintain the HP Photosmart The problem might not appear on the print quality report, then the printing system is curled, clean the printhead,... and then print this print quality issue, contact HP support for service. Figure 10-9 Alignment pattern - If you still have the product serviced, because they are jagged, align the printer...
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... page. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. Click the Device Services tab. 5. NOTE: If you align the print cartridges, the alignment will fail. Load the page print side down on page 12 Cause: The paper was loaded incorrectly. The Printer Toolbox appears. 4. Cause: The printer needed to stack up... right front corner of the glass, and then press OK to curl, which could reduce the quality of the paper. To align the printer from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the paper tray, and then try the alignment again. In the...
... page. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. Click the Device Services tab. 5. NOTE: If you align the print cartridges, the alignment will fail. Load the page print side down on page 12 Cause: The paper was loaded incorrectly. The Printer Toolbox appears. 4. Cause: The printer needed to stack up... right front corner of the glass, and then press OK to curl, which could reduce the quality of the paper. To align the printer from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the paper tray, and then try the alignment again. In the...
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NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Features tab, and then click Printer Services. The Printer Toolbox appears. 4. There are printing a high-quality photo, and then make sure it matches the type of colors. • ...Photo Paper is loaded in the paper tray. To clean the printhead from the Print Properties dialog box. In the Print Settings area, click Printer Toolbox. Click the Device Services tab. 5. For more information, see: "Print and evaluate a print quality report" on page 47 Cause:...
NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Features tab, and then click Printer Services. The Printer Toolbox appears. 4. There are printing a high-quality photo, and then make sure it matches the type of colors. • ...Photo Paper is loaded in the paper tray. To clean the printhead from the Print Properties dialog box. In the Print Settings area, click Printer Toolbox. Click the Device Services tab. 5. For more information, see: "Print and evaluate a print quality report" on page 47 Cause:...
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... printhead is installed and the ink cartridge access door is not satisfactory, try aligning the printer. If it is not satisfactory, run the cleaning procedure from the HP Photosmart Software 1. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. Previously used genuine HP cartridge Solution: Check the print quality of ink. Click Clean the printhead. 6. If print...
... printhead is installed and the ink cartridge access door is not satisfactory, try aligning the printer. If it is not satisfactory, run the cleaning procedure from the HP Photosmart Software 1. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. Previously used genuine HP cartridge Solution: Check the print quality of ink. Click Clean the printhead. 6. If print...
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... are satisfied with printer preparation Solution: Check the print quality of the current print job. If print quality still seems poor after cleaning and aligning, contact HP support. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. To clean the printhead from the Print Properties dialog box. Click the Device Services ... page. Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the paper tray. 2. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. After each stage, review the quality of ink. Problem with the quality of the output, and then click Done. If...
... are satisfied with printer preparation Solution: Check the print quality of the current print job. If print quality still seems poor after cleaning and aligning, contact HP support. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. To clean the printhead from the Print Properties dialog box. Click the Device Services ... page. Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the paper tray. 2. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. After each stage, review the quality of ink. Problem with the quality of the output, and then click Done. If...
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...to Acumen Opt-Out. 4. For information about future operating system releases and support, visit the HP online support Web site at www.hp.com/support. Specifications Technical specifications for the HP Photosmart are located in this section. Press the button next to 125 (20 lb. Press OK....feet) in the HP product if you turn off the memory chip's ability to 140 ºF) • In the presence of supported media sizes, see the Product Data Sheet at www.hp.com/support. Technical information Chapter 13 3. For complete product specifications, see the printer driver. 100 ...
...to Acumen Opt-Out. 4. For information about future operating system releases and support, visit the HP online support Web site at www.hp.com/support. Specifications Technical specifications for the HP Photosmart are located in this section. Press the button next to 125 (20 lb. Press OK....feet) in the HP product if you turn off the memory chip's ability to 140 ºF) • In the presence of supported media sizes, see the Product Data Sheet at www.hp.com/support. Technical information Chapter 13 3. For complete product specifications, see the printer driver. 100 ...