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... feed)...10 Print from a software program...12 Change print settings...14 Set the default print settings...16 Make the HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series the default printer 17 3 Color management What is color management?...18 Use the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for Adobe Photoshop®(versions 7.0, CS, and CS 2 only 18 Use application-based color management...
... feed)...10 Print from a software program...12 Change print settings...14 Set the default print settings...16 Make the HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series the default printer 17 3 Color management What is color management?...18 Use the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for Adobe Photoshop®(versions 7.0, CS, and CS 2 only 18 Use application-based color management...
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...; User Guide: The User Guide is the part of the HP Photosmart. It provides complete printer specifications and troubleshooting information. animations ◦ Check printer status and access the printer Toolbox for purchasing an HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series printer. Visit the HP Solution Center to the HP Photosmart software that controls the printer. 2 Welcome English 1 Welcome Thank you are reading. The animated Quick Start...
...; User Guide: The User Guide is the part of the HP Photosmart. It provides complete printer specifications and troubleshooting information. animations ◦ Check printer status and access the printer Toolbox for purchasing an HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series printer. Visit the HP Solution Center to the HP Photosmart software that controls the printer. 2 Welcome English 1 Welcome Thank you are reading. The animated Quick Start...
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...slot: Print jobs from the specialty media tray, the space behind the printer for printing. 5 Output tray: Print jobs come out here. Check that there is enough room behind the printer should be fed straight through the printer, without any obstructions. View the lights to connect the power cord ...insert a single sheet of heavy media, such as card stock or canvas. For more than one sheet at the front of the printer. Printer parts Front of printer English 1 Control panel and indicator lights: Use the buttons on the control panel to open and insert or remove ink cartridges. Back ...
...slot: Print jobs from the specialty media tray, the space behind the printer for printing. 5 Output tray: Print jobs come out here. Check that there is enough room behind the printer should be fed straight through the printer, without any obstructions. View the lights to connect the power cord ...insert a single sheet of heavy media, such as card stock or canvas. For more than one sheet at the front of the printer. Printer parts Front of printer English 1 Control panel and indicator lights: Use the buttons on the control panel to open and insert or remove ink cartridges. Back ...
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... the front of the guide and sliding the guide across. 2 Paper-size markings: Refer to these stops so that the paper feeds correctly into the printer. 6 Paper-length guide: Adjust this tray for loading paper in the correct orientation. 3 Main tray extension: Extend the main tray to load larger sizes... of paper. Media from this tray, see Print from the printer. 5 Paper stops: Align the paper against these markings to guide you for printing. Load the media with the side to be printed facing up to...
... the front of the guide and sliding the guide across. 2 Paper-size markings: Refer to these stops so that the paper feeds correctly into the printer. 6 Paper-length guide: Adjust this tray for loading paper in the correct orientation. 3 Main tray extension: Extend the main tray to load larger sizes... of paper. Media from this tray, see Print from the printer. 5 Paper stops: Align the paper against these markings to guide you for printing. Load the media with the side to be printed facing up to...
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... lights: These eight lights indicate the status of paper or there is busy, and flashes rapidly when one or more printer doors are open the printer Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac) on ink. A solid light indicates that the corresponding cartridge might be low on the computer screen... the affected printhead will also flash. The amber Toolbox light flashes slowly if the printer is busy opening the Toolbox or HP Printer Utility. 4 On: The On light is solid blue when the printer is lowered. The printhead light flashes when a printhead is busy servicing, aligning the...
... lights: These eight lights indicate the status of paper or there is busy, and flashes rapidly when one or more printer doors are open the printer Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac) on ink. A solid light indicates that the corresponding cartridge might be low on the computer screen... the affected printhead will also flash. The amber Toolbox light flashes slowly if the printer is busy opening the Toolbox or HP Printer Utility. 4 On: The On light is solid blue when the printer is lowered. The printhead light flashes when a printhead is busy servicing, aligning the...
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...can also be loaded in the main tray. English 2 Basic printing This section explains how to load media in the paper trays, change printer settings, and print from the main tray before you use the specialty media tray. Only thin, flexible media can hold multiple sheets of ...other media: • Main tray: The main tray can be loaded into : Media Main tray Photo, Inkjet, and Plain Papers Examples: HP Advanced Photo paper, HP Professional Satin Photo paper, brochure, photo, inkjet, and plain papers Recommended Digital Fine Art Papers 220 gsm Examples: Canvas; Watercolor paper Not ...
...can also be loaded in the main tray. English 2 Basic printing This section explains how to load media in the paper trays, change printer settings, and print from the main tray before you use the specialty media tray. Only thin, flexible media can hold multiple sheets of ...other media: • Main tray: The main tray can be loaded into : Media Main tray Photo, Inkjet, and Plain Papers Examples: HP Advanced Photo paper, HP Professional Satin Photo paper, brochure, photo, inkjet, and plain papers Recommended Digital Fine Art Papers 220 gsm Examples: Canvas; Watercolor paper Not ...
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...of paper sizes including: Paper type Metric Imperial U.S. Do not load media thicker than 0.7 mm, as it can damage the printer. To print High quality, long lasting prints and enlargements Color calibration and printhead alignment Casual photos from these high quality papers.... with this paper or media HP Professional Satin Photo paper HP Advanced Photo paper (This paper is available in a resealable plastic bag to prevent excessive curling, which can prevent proper feeding. Supported sizes The HP Photosmart supports a wide range of HP and non-HP specialty media. English Choose the...
...of paper sizes including: Paper type Metric Imperial U.S. Do not load media thicker than 0.7 mm, as it can damage the printer. To print High quality, long lasting prints and enlargements Color calibration and printhead alignment Casual photos from these high quality papers.... with this paper or media HP Professional Satin Photo paper HP Advanced Photo paper (This paper is available in a resealable plastic bag to prevent excessive curling, which can prevent proper feeding. Supported sizes The HP Photosmart supports a wide range of HP and non-HP specialty media. English Choose the...
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...To print from the main tray, the specialty media tray must be loaded into the main tray, as it out towards you . Print from the printer, if necessary, by grasping the sides of the tray with both hands and sliding it can be closed. Use the specialty media tray instead. Align...down. b. English Chapter 2 (continued) Paper type Banner paper Size Up to 13 x 44 inches NOTE: To learn which media can damage the printer. Select your country at www.hp.com/go/prophoto. Do not load media thicker than 220 gsm into the main tray, see Paper trays. NOTE: To print from the...
...To print from the main tray, the specialty media tray must be loaded into the main tray, as it out towards you . Print from the printer, if necessary, by grasping the sides of the tray with both hands and sliding it can be closed. Use the specialty media tray instead. Align...down. b. English Chapter 2 (continued) Paper type Banner paper Size Up to 13 x 44 inches NOTE: To learn which media can damage the printer. Select your country at www.hp.com/go/prophoto. Do not load media thicker than 220 gsm into the main tray, see Paper trays. NOTE: To print from the...
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... the extension with your computer, select the paper type that the paper is lying flat in the extension, and push the tray back into the printer until it is fully seated. Replace the output tray. Flip up the paper catch. 1 Output tray extension 2 Paper catch 7. For more information... cm (8.5 x 11 inches), pull out the output tray extension by squeezing the release and pushing in the tray. 6. Print from a software program. In the printer driver on your other hand. Adjust the paper-width and paper-length guides so they rest gently against the edges of media you are printing...
... the extension with your computer, select the paper type that the paper is lying flat in the extension, and push the tray back into the printer until it is fully seated. Replace the output tray. Flip up the paper catch. 1 Output tray extension 2 Paper catch 7. For more information... cm (8.5 x 11 inches), pull out the output tray extension by squeezing the release and pushing in the tray. 6. Print from a software program. In the printer driver on your other hand. Adjust the paper-width and paper-length guides so they rest gently against the edges of media you are printing...
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... printing from the computer. Check that before you practice using non-HP brands of the output tray extension to the recommended paper tray. The Resume light flashes while the printer raises the printhead assembly in the printer driver is space behind the printer should be loaded into the rear paper slot. 2. Lower the specialty...
... printing from the computer. Check that before you practice using non-HP brands of the output tray extension to the recommended paper tray. The Resume light flashes while the printer raises the printhead assembly in the printer driver is space behind the printer should be loaded into the rear paper slot. 2. Lower the specialty...
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.... 1 Specialty media tray (single-sheet feed) For large sizes of media, the media will project through the rear paper slot at the back of the printer. Important: If you ) is slightly curled, open the top door to close the top door again. Align the right edge of the media against the... feeds under the rollers smoothly. Misaligned media can result in the specialty media tray. English 1 Output tray extension 2 Paper catch 4. Feed the media into the printer until the back edge of the...
.... 1 Specialty media tray (single-sheet feed) For large sizes of media, the media will project through the rear paper slot at the back of the printer. Important: If you ) is slightly curled, open the top door to close the top door again. Align the right edge of the media against the... feeds under the rollers smoothly. Misaligned media can result in the specialty media tray. English 1 Output tray extension 2 Paper catch 4. Feed the media into the printer until the back edge of the...
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... more advanced color management settings, see Change print settings. Print from the computer. English Chapter 2 1 Rollers Important: If the media is set the HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series as the printer. Make sure you will already be used less often), the recommended source is the main tray although you can also load them in the...
... more advanced color management settings, see Change print settings. Print from the computer. English Chapter 2 1 Rollers Important: If the media is set the HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series as the printer. Make sure you will already be used less often), the recommended source is the main tray although you can also load them in the...
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... photo, you need to begin printing. Click Print or OK to change other tabs in the Properties dialog box. 6. Make sure the HP Photosmart is the selected printer. 3. Specify the page attributes: • Choose the paper size. • Select the orientation. • Enter the scaling percentage. 4....a software program (Mac OS X v10.5) 1. The Print dialog appears with the Copies & Pages pane open. 6. Make sure the HP Photosmart is the selected printer. 3. Click OK. 5. Click Print to close the Properties dialog box. 7. Print from the Application pop-up menu toward the bottom...
... photo, you need to begin printing. Click Print or OK to change other tabs in the Properties dialog box. 6. Make sure the HP Photosmart is the selected printer. 3. Specify the page attributes: • Choose the paper size. • Select the orientation. • Enter the scaling percentage. 4....a software program (Mac OS X v10.5) 1. The Print dialog appears with the Copies & Pages pane open. 6. Make sure the HP Photosmart is the selected printer. 3. Click OK. 5. Click Print to close the Properties dialog box. 7. Print from the Application pop-up menu toward the bottom...
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... on the printing shortcut you can also adjust print settings in the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for most economical ink usage. • Normal: Provides the best balance between print quality and speed. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Choose the Paper Type/Quality pane. 3. ...Set the paper type The default paper type setting for printing is based on the HP printer driver, see Use the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for your project: • Fast Draft: Prints at the fastest printing speed with most documents. •...
... on the printing shortcut you can also adjust print settings in the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for most economical ink usage. • Normal: Provides the best balance between print quality and speed. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Choose the Paper Type/Quality pane. 3. ...Set the paper type The default paper type setting for printing is based on the HP printer driver, see Use the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for your project: • Fast Draft: Prints at the fastest printing speed with most documents. •...
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... Paper tab. 4. NOTE: When you select a Paper Type, the driver automatically sets the Paper Source to the recommended paper tray. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Open the Print dialog. 2. In the Source pop-up menu, click the appropriate paper type. Choose any other print ...For more information, see Paper trays. 4. Depending on the paper type you are using , overriding the recommended Paper Source setting may result in printer or media damage. Change print settings 15 English 3. If the loaded paper type is not listed, add a custom paper type. Select any...
... Paper tab. 4. NOTE: When you select a Paper Type, the driver automatically sets the Paper Source to the recommended paper tray. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Open the Print dialog. 2. In the Source pop-up menu, click the appropriate paper type. Choose any other print ...For more information, see Paper trays. 4. Depending on the paper type you are using , overriding the recommended Paper Source setting may result in printer or media damage. Change print settings 15 English 3. If the loaded paper type is not listed, add a custom paper type. Select any...
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... Type the name of the following : • Composite gray • Gray inks only 4. To change the default print settings (Windows) 1. Click Printer Settings in your software program, click Print. 2. Select any other print settings you want , and then click OK. Click the Paper tab. 4. ... Center to open the HP Solution Center home page. 2. English Chapter 2 Print in grayscale You can set to Application Managed Colors. To print in grayscale for dramatic black and white photos. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Color tab, and then click ...
... Type the name of the following : • Composite gray • Gray inks only 4. To change the default print settings (Windows) 1. Click Printer Settings in your software program, click Print. 2. Select any other print settings you want , and then click OK. Click the Paper tab. 4. ... Center to open the HP Solution Center home page. 2. English Chapter 2 Print in grayscale You can set to Application Managed Colors. To print in grayscale for dramatic black and white photos. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Color tab, and then click ...
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On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2. Right-click the HP Photosmart printer icon, and then click Set as Default Printer. Make the HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series the default printer 17 In the System Preferences, click Print & Fax, and then click Printing. 2. Choose an option from the Selected printer in Print Dialog pop-up menu. Open Printers (Windows Vista) or Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). 3. Mac 1. English Make the HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series the default printer Windows 1.
On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2. Right-click the HP Photosmart printer icon, and then click Set as Default Printer. Make the HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series the default printer 17 In the System Preferences, click Print & Fax, and then click Printing. 2. Choose an option from the Selected printer in Print Dialog pop-up menu. Open Printers (Windows Vista) or Printers and Faxes (Windows XP). 3. Mac 1. English Make the HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series the default printer Windows 1.
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...;(versions 7.0, CS, and CS 2 only) The HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in four-color process printing. 18 Color management See Align and calibrate the printer. For more or less accurately. Use the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for Adobe Photoshop®(versions 7.0, ... the RGB2 color space, while commercial printers use this book, which controls the printer. NOTE: In this User Guide, printer software refers to look markedly different from the printer driver and the Adobe Photoshop Print with the HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series. English 3 Color management This...
...;(versions 7.0, CS, and CS 2 only) The HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in four-color process printing. 18 Color management See Align and calibrate the printer. For more or less accurately. Use the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for Adobe Photoshop®(versions 7.0, ... the RGB2 color space, while commercial printers use this book, which controls the printer. NOTE: In this User Guide, printer software refers to look markedly different from the printer driver and the Adobe Photoshop Print with the HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series. English 3 Color management This...
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... photo you want to print in (Windows) 1. To install the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in Adobe Photoshop. 2. Click Maintain Printer. 3. Paper borders are displayed as they will appear on files called ICC (International Color Consortium) device profiles. The HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series software installation installs HP ICC profiles automatically for Photoshop® pane on the same computer...
... photo you want to print in (Windows) 1. To install the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in Adobe Photoshop. 2. Click Maintain Printer. 3. Paper borders are displayed as they will appear on files called ICC (International Color Consortium) device profiles. The HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series software installation installs HP ICC profiles automatically for Photoshop® pane on the same computer...
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...Print dialog box. Make sure Application Managed Colors is selected from the drop-down list, and then click OK. Click Print. Printer-based color management produces attractive results and should be adequate for the paper and ink set up menu. English Chapter 3 3....printer driver color space settings based on using . 7. Use printer-based color management The HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series printer offers built-in automatic color management that is selected from the Paper Type drop-down list. 5. Click Print. Click the Color tab. In Photoshop CS3: Make sure HP Photosmart Pro B8800...
...Print dialog box. Make sure Application Managed Colors is selected from the drop-down list, and then click OK. Click Print. Printer-based color management produces attractive results and should be adequate for the paper and ink set up menu. English Chapter 3 3....printer driver color space settings based on using . 7. Use printer-based color management The HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series printer offers built-in automatic color management that is selected from the Paper Type drop-down list. 5. Click Print. Click the Color tab. In Photoshop CS3: Make sure HP Photosmart Pro B8800...