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...specifying the correct drive letter. • If the computer cannot recognize the HP Photosmart Pro software CD in the correct cradle. English 12 The icon on the print cartridge should match the icon on the HP Photosmart Pro software CD). Problems printing an alignment page Check the printer to ensure proper...lights are using Windows and the computer cannot detect the printer, run the Scrubber utility (located in the Utils\Scrubber folder on or blinking and the printer is not jammed in the Ready state. Also, you are on the HP Photosmart Pro software CD) to call HP, print the ...
...specifying the correct drive letter. • If the computer cannot recognize the HP Photosmart Pro software CD in the correct cradle. English 12 The icon on the print cartridge should match the icon on the HP Photosmart Pro software CD). Problems printing an alignment page Check the printer to ensure proper...lights are using Windows and the computer cannot detect the printer, run the Scrubber utility (located in the Utils\Scrubber folder on or blinking and the printer is not jammed in the Ready state. Also, you are on the HP Photosmart Pro software CD) to call HP, print the ...
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...be construed as allowed under the copyright laws. HP shall not be damaged. Acknowledgements ENERGY STAR® and the ENERGY STAR logo® are U.S.-registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows XP®, and Windows NT® are U.S. If you are wet...services. Safety Information Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to reduce risk of Hewlett-Packard Company. HP ColorSmart III and HP PhotoREt IV are set forth in the "Guidelines for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Copyright ...
...be construed as allowed under the copyright laws. HP shall not be damaged. Acknowledgements ENERGY STAR® and the ENERGY STAR logo® are U.S.-registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows XP®, and Windows NT® are U.S. If you are wet...services. Safety Information Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to reduce risk of Hewlett-Packard Company. HP ColorSmart III and HP PhotoREt IV are set forth in the "Guidelines for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Copyright ...
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...Front view (trays, cover, and print cartridge cradle 6 Front view (input tray) ...7 Printer lights ...7 Back view ...8 Configuring the printer (Windows) ...9 Direct connection ...9 Installing printer software and sharing the printer 9 To install the software before connecting the printer 9 To connect the printer ...print cartridge 19 Aligning the print cartridges 20 Cleaning the print cartridges 21 To clean the print cartridges automatically 21 For Windows 21 For Macintosh 22 Maintaining the print cartridges 22 Storing the print cartridges 22 Printing with a single print cartridge 23...
...Front view (trays, cover, and print cartridge cradle 6 Front view (input tray) ...7 Printer lights ...7 Back view ...8 Configuring the printer (Windows) ...9 Direct connection ...9 Installing printer software and sharing the printer 9 To install the software before connecting the printer 9 To connect the printer ...print cartridge 19 Aligning the print cartridges 20 Cleaning the print cartridges 21 To clean the print cartridges automatically 21 For Windows 21 For Macintosh 22 Maintaining the print cartridges 22 Storing the print cartridges 22 Printing with a single print cartridge 23...
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... identify, diagnose, and resolve printing problems. See HP Instant Support for more information. Available through any standard Web browser or through the Toolbox (Windows). ● Starter CD - Go to http://www.hp.com/support/. ● HP telephone support - Provides an explanation of the features... ● Toolbox - Available if you choose an installation option that includes the Toolbox. ● Printer-driver onscreen help (Windows) - See Using the HP Printer Utility (Macintosh) for setting up the printer and information about the printer hardware, such as a printed guide in the...
... identify, diagnose, and resolve printing problems. See HP Instant Support for more information. Available through any standard Web browser or through the Toolbox (Windows). ● Starter CD - Go to http://www.hp.com/support/. ● HP telephone support - Provides an explanation of the features... ● Toolbox - Available if you choose an installation option that includes the Toolbox. ● Printer-driver onscreen help (Windows) - See Using the HP Printer Utility (Macintosh) for setting up the printer and information about the printer hardware, such as a printed guide in the...
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2 Getting started This section contains the following information: ● Understanding the printer parts and functions ● Configuring the printer (Windows) ● Configuring the printer (Mac OS) ● Uninstalling the printer software ● Customizing the printer software setup program ● Installing other software ENWW 5
2 Getting started This section contains the following information: ● Understanding the printer parts and functions ● Configuring the printer (Windows) ● Configuring the printer (Mac OS) ● Uninstalling the printer software ● Customizing the printer software setup program ● Installing other software ENWW 5
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... printer problems. If you do not install the Toolbox you install the software because the installation program is created in Windows 2000, Windows Server 2000, or Windows XP. It also provides access to a computer, or you can connect additional printers to your computer with the easiest... provide you connected the printer to the computer and the printer. Installing printer software and sharing the printer When setting up the printer, HP recommends that you install the printer software and connect a printer to a computer running applications. 2. In the Run dialog box, click OK...
... printer problems. If you do not install the Toolbox you install the software because the installation program is created in Windows 2000, Windows Server 2000, or Windows XP. It also provides access to a computer, or you can connect additional printers to your computer with the easiest... provide you connected the printer to the computer and the printer. Installing printer software and sharing the printer When setting up the printer, HP recommends that you install the printer software and connect a printer to a computer running applications. 2. In the Run dialog box, click OK...
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... and then follow the steps outlined in small groups or when usage is low. Click Finish to install a non-English driver. 7. For Windows 98 and Windows Me, you must complete the installation program at this point if you want to close the CD menu. 4. For instructions about installing these ... options to install non-driver components such as the Toolbox, which you are sharing the printer with other computers using a simple form of Windows, you can also share the printer with client computers that the other computers (clients). You can click Additional Drivers to install their drivers ...
... and then follow the steps outlined in small groups or when usage is low. Click Finish to install a non-English driver. 7. For Windows 98 and Windows Me, you must complete the installation program at this point if you want to close the CD menu. 4. For instructions about installing these ... options to install non-driver components such as the Toolbox, which you are sharing the printer with other computers using a simple form of Windows, you can also share the printer with client computers that the other computers (clients). You can click Additional Drivers to install their drivers ...
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... have administrator privileges to uninstall the printer software. 1. Restart the computer. Uninstalling the printer software To uninstall the software for Windows computers If you are not removed from your computer, and re-install the printer driver. Double-click the installer icon located ...instructions on the screen. 6. NOTE If you do not restart the computer before you uninstall the software, some files are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you run the Uninstall option. 3. If the printer is connected directly to remove. 6. NOTE If the uninstallation process fails...
... have administrator privileges to uninstall the printer software. 1. Restart the computer. Uninstalling the printer software To uninstall the software for Windows computers If you are not removed from your computer, and re-install the printer driver. Double-click the installer icon located ...instructions on the screen. 6. NOTE If you do not restart the computer before you uninstall the software, some files are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you run the Uninstall option. 3. If the printer is connected directly to remove. 6. NOTE If the uninstallation process fails...
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System administrators can be created. NOTE The Customization Utility is available only for Windows. 14 Chapter 2 Getting started ENWW A software installation package with the selected language and selected printer components will be launched silently. To access the utility, select ...
System administrators can be created. NOTE The Customization Utility is available only for Windows. 14 Chapter 2 Getting started ENWW A software installation package with the selected language and selected printer components will be launched silently. To access the utility, select ...
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ENWW Installing other software ● Use HP Photosmart Essential to view and edit photos and image files in Windows. NOTE If you must have administrator privileges to download the software. Installing other software 15 To install this software, insert the HP Photosmart Pro software CD, click the HP Photosmart Essential button on the CD browser menu, and select it...
ENWW Installing other software ● Use HP Photosmart Essential to view and edit photos and image files in Windows. NOTE If you must have administrator privileges to download the software. Installing other software 15 To install this software, insert the HP Photosmart Pro software CD, click the HP Photosmart Essential button on the CD browser menu, and select it...
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... cartridges Use only the replacement cartridges that have the same cartridge number as the print cartridge that you are replacing ● In Windows: On the Printer Status tab in the Toolbox, click Cartridge Information, and click Order Information. ● In Mac OS: From the...printer supplies, go to: ● http://www.hpshopping.com (U.S.) ● http://www.hpshopping.ca (Canada) ● http://www.hp.com/eur/hpoptions (Europe) ● http://www.hp.com/paper (Asia/Pacific) NOTE The availability of the print cartridge that you are replacing. 18 Chapter 3 Using print cartridges and ...
... cartridges Use only the replacement cartridges that have the same cartridge number as the print cartridge that you are replacing ● In Windows: On the Printer Status tab in the Toolbox, click Cartridge Information, and click Order Information. ● In Mac OS: From the...printer supplies, go to: ● http://www.hpshopping.com (U.S.) ● http://www.hpshopping.ca (Canada) ● http://www.hp.com/eur/hpoptions (Europe) ● http://www.hp.com/paper (Asia/Pacific) NOTE The availability of the print cartridge that you are replacing. 18 Chapter 3 Using print cartridges and ...
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... 4. Cleaning the print cartridges unclogs the nozzles. Load plain paper into the input tray (see Loading media in print quality. For Windows You can clean the print cartridges from the Toolbox or the printer driver. 1. Cleaning the print cartridges This section contains a procedure ... cartridges. See Toolbox overview for cleaning the print cartridges automatically. Click Align Print Cartridges and follow the onscreen instructions. Open the HP Printer Utility. NOTE Cleaning the print cartridges when it . Load plain paper into the input tray (see Changing print settings.)...
... 4. Cleaning the print cartridges unclogs the nozzles. Load plain paper into the input tray (see Loading media in print quality. For Windows You can clean the print cartridges from the Toolbox or the printer driver. 1. Cleaning the print cartridges This section contains a procedure ... cartridges. See Toolbox overview for cleaning the print cartridges automatically. Click Align Print Cartridges and follow the onscreen instructions. Open the HP Printer Utility. NOTE Cleaning the print cartridges when it . Load plain paper into the input tray (see Changing print settings.)...
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... the best printing quality. For borderless printing, the tri-color print cartridge must be installed. Click Calibrate Color and follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Macintosh): In the Configuration Settings area, select Color Calibration. Then, click Calibrate Color and follow the onscreen instructions. NOTE To calibrate color,... 3 Using print cartridges and accessories ENWW Calibrating the color Whenever you can calibrate colors manually, as described below. ● Toolbox or printer driver (Windows): Click the Printer Services or Services tab.
... the best printing quality. For borderless printing, the tri-color print cartridge must be installed. Click Calibrate Color and follow the onscreen instructions. ● HP Printer Utility (Macintosh): In the Configuration Settings area, select Color Calibration. Then, click Calibrate Color and follow the onscreen instructions. NOTE To calibrate color,... 3 Using print cartridges and accessories ENWW Calibrating the color Whenever you can calibrate colors manually, as described below. ● Toolbox or printer driver (Windows): Click the Printer Services or Services tab.
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... type, and selects the most suitable settings for the media in the printer, particularly when used with the automatic paper- For Windows 1. type sensor. ● If you can interfere with HP media. Using the automatic paper-type sensor The automatic paper-type sensor automatically selects the print settings appropriate for your default...
... type, and selects the most suitable settings for the media in the printer, particularly when used with the automatic paper- For Windows 1. type sensor. ● If you can interfere with HP media. Using the automatic paper-type sensor The automatic paper-type sensor automatically selects the print settings appropriate for your default...
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..., and select the feature from a specific application, see the printer driver online help. To change default settings for all future jobs (Windows) 1. Changes made from an application take precedence over changes made from the Printing Shortcuts tab. You can change settings (Macintosh) 1. ...settings You can also access this feature from the printer driver. For more information about printer driver features in Windows, see the documentation for current jobs (Windows) 1. To change print settings (such as media size or type) from an application for that application. ...
..., and select the feature from a specific application, see the printer driver online help. To change default settings for all future jobs (Windows) 1. Changes made from an application take precedence over changes made from the Printing Shortcuts tab. You can change settings (Macintosh) 1. ...settings You can also access this feature from the printer driver. For more information about printer driver features in Windows, see the documentation for current jobs (Windows) 1. To change print settings (such as media size or type) from an application for that application. ...
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...some of paper. The Mirror Image option is fold the pages and bind them into a booklet. You can be used . ● HP Digital Photography: Improve the quality of your document on both sides of a transparency film, leaving the top side available for annotations with virtually... Pages per Sheet: Arrange up to five times (5 x 5) for high-resolution images (600 dpi or higher) printed on a specific feature in Windows. Alternatively, you write on a single sheet of Normal Size scroll bar to create professional looking brochures and catalogs. All you want to center your ...
...some of paper. The Mirror Image option is fold the pages and bind them into a booklet. You can be used . ● HP Digital Photography: Improve the quality of your document on both sides of a transparency film, leaving the top side available for annotations with virtually... Pages per Sheet: Arrange up to five times (5 x 5) for high-resolution images (600 dpi or higher) printed on a specific feature in Windows. Alternatively, you write on a single sheet of Normal Size scroll bar to create professional looking brochures and catalogs. All you want to center your ...
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...corners of the photo paper curl more ) and will automatically align the print cartridges and use one sheet of color in the printer driver. For Windows, on a table edge until the paper is a tinge of paper to dry. ● If the printed colors visibly shift towards yellow, cyan ...or magenta, or there is flat. 42 Chapter 4 Printing and loading media ENWW Best mode uses HP's unique PhotoREt IV color-layering technology and ColorSmart III color optimization technology to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi* for the best possible print quality. ...
...corners of the photo paper curl more ) and will automatically align the print cartridges and use one sheet of color in the printer driver. For Windows, on a table edge until the paper is a tinge of paper to dry. ● If the printed colors visibly shift towards yellow, cyan ...or magenta, or there is flat. 42 Chapter 4 Printing and loading media ENWW Best mode uses HP's unique PhotoREt IV color-layering technology and ColorSmart III color optimization technology to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi* for the best possible print quality. ...
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Printing Exif Print-enhanced photos requires: ● A digital camera that provides a fast and easy way to make prints of your photos. HP Photosmart Essential software HP Photosmart Essential is a Windows software application that supports Exif Print ● Exif Print-enabled photo software To print Exif Print-enhanced photographs: 1. The printer software then uses this information ...
Printing Exif Print-enhanced photos requires: ● A digital camera that provides a fast and easy way to make prints of your photos. HP Photosmart Essential software HP Photosmart Essential is a Windows software application that supports Exif Print ● Exif Print-enabled photo software To print Exif Print-enhanced photographs: 1. The printer software then uses this information ...
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... dpi. If you are printing photos, select Best from 101.6 x 152.4 mm (4 x 6 inches) to 330 x 482.6 mm (13 x 19 inches), or A6 to print. 3. For Windows 1. ENWW Printing borderless 45 NOTE Open the file in a later step. ● If you printed on photo paper with a tear-off tab, remove the tab...
... dpi. If you are printing photos, select Best from 101.6 x 152.4 mm (4 x 6 inches) to 330 x 482.6 mm (13 x 19 inches), or A6 to print. 3. For Windows 1. ENWW Printing borderless 45 NOTE Open the file in a later step. ● If you printed on photo paper with a tear-off tab, remove the tab...
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.... Load the print media (see Loading media in grayscale 47 ENWW Printing in the input tray). 2. Open the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. Click Color. 4. For Windows 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. For Macintosh 1. Click the Paper tab and under the Color drop-down list, click one of gray using a gray...
.... Load the print media (see Loading media in grayscale 47 ENWW Printing in the input tray). 2. Open the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. Click Color. 4. For Windows 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. For Macintosh 1. Click the Paper tab and under the Color drop-down list, click one of gray using a gray...