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... Easy One Button wireless setup. • For computers without a CD/DVD drive, please go to www.hp.com/support to printer. Printed in English © 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. *Q8444-90018* *Q8444-90018* Q8444-90018 Cyan Cartridge Magenta Cartridge Yellow Cartridge Black Cartridge 178 or 64 178 or 64 178 or 64 178 or 64 English HP Photosmart Wireless series - Important! B109 Apply sticker to download and install the software. Do NOT connect the USB cable...
... Easy One Button wireless setup. • For computers without a CD/DVD drive, please go to www.hp.com/support to printer. Printed in English © 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. *Q8444-90018* *Q8444-90018* Q8444-90018 Cyan Cartridge Magenta Cartridge Yellow Cartridge Black Cartridge 178 or 64 178 or 64 178 or 64 178 or 64 English HP Photosmart Wireless series - Important! B109 Apply sticker to download and install the software. Do NOT connect the USB cable...
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... Mac Help. Power specifications: Power adapter: 0957-2269 Input voltage: 100 to a wireless network connection. English Change the HP Photosmart from the cartridges is available online: www.hp.com/go /inkusage. Find more information see www.hp.com/go /windows7. It also provides product specifications, legal notices, environmental, regulatory, and support information. In the Help Viewer, select HP Product Help. Windows 7 Windows 7 support information is used . Ink usage Note: Ink from a USB connection to a network connection If you must install the HP Photosmart Software...
... Mac Help. Power specifications: Power adapter: 0957-2269 Input voltage: 100 to a wireless network connection. English Change the HP Photosmart from the cartridges is available online: www.hp.com/go /inkusage. Find more information see www.hp.com/go /windows7. It also provides product specifications, legal notices, environmental, regulatory, and support information. In the Help Viewer, select HP Product Help. Windows 7 Windows 7 support information is used . Ink usage Note: Ink from a USB connection to a network connection If you must install the HP Photosmart Software...
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... USB cable from the menu. Plug the power cord back in the previous solutions and are using a power strip, make sure the outlet is installed. 4. If your product has a check mark in the computer's CD-ROM drive, then follow the onscreen instructions to print, or the Windows software installation fails: 1. Windows If you are still having a problem, contact HP support for the product to turn on . Check the power cord. • Make sure the power cord is firmly connected...
... USB cable from the menu. Plug the power cord back in the previous solutions and are using a power strip, make sure the outlet is installed. 4. If your product has a check mark in the computer's CD-ROM drive, then follow the onscreen instructions to print, or the Windows software installation fails: 1. Windows If you are still having a problem, contact HP support for the product to turn on . Check the power cord. • Make sure the power cord is firmly connected...
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... onscreen instructions. English Troubleshooting Mac If you are unable to print, uninstall and reinstall the software: Note: The uninstaller removes all of the HP software components that are specific to Wireless Settings. 4. Double-click HP Uninstaller. Follow the onscreen instructions. To install the software, insert the HP software CD into your computer. 2. Network Troubleshooting Use this section to the network by other products or programs. To uninstall the software: 1. If you might encounter when setting up a network connection. Wireless connections...
... onscreen instructions. English Troubleshooting Mac If you are unable to print, uninstall and reinstall the software: Note: The uninstaller removes all of the HP software components that are specific to Wireless Settings. 4. Double-click HP Uninstaller. Follow the onscreen instructions. To install the software, insert the HP software CD into your computer. 2. Network Troubleshooting Use this section to the network by other products or programs. To uninstall the software: 1. If you might encounter when setting up a network connection. Wireless connections...
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... incorrectly (if you are using the USB setup cable included in the computer CD-ROM drive. 2. Try temporarily disconnecting your firewall, anti-virus, or anti-spyware applications to see if you can download an application from joining your network: • You may have typed in your WEP key or your network. If the connection fails, follow the onscreen instructions during installation and can provide messaging...
... incorrectly (if you are using the USB setup cable included in the computer CD-ROM drive. 2. Try temporarily disconnecting your firewall, anti-virus, or anti-spyware applications to see if you can download an application from joining your network: • You may have typed in your WEP key or your network. If the connection fails, follow the onscreen instructions during installation and can provide messaging...
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......28 Print a Web page...29 7 Scan Scan to a computer...33 Scan to a memory card...34 8 Copy Copy text or mixed documents 37 9 Reprint photos...41 10 Save photos...43 11 Maintain the HP Photosmart Check the estimated ink levels 45 Replace the cartridges...46 Order ink supplies...48 Cartridge warranty information 48 Print and evaluate a print quality report 49 12 Solve a problem HP support...53 Setup troubleshooting...54 Print troubleshooting...60 Print quality troubleshooting...65 Memory card troubleshooting 65 Scan troubleshooting...67 Copy troubleshooting...68 Errors...
......28 Print a Web page...29 7 Scan Scan to a computer...33 Scan to a memory card...34 8 Copy Copy text or mixed documents 37 9 Reprint photos...41 10 Save photos...43 11 Maintain the HP Photosmart Check the estimated ink levels 45 Replace the cartridges...46 Order ink supplies...48 Cartridge warranty information 48 Print and evaluate a print quality report 49 12 Solve a problem HP support...53 Setup troubleshooting...54 Print troubleshooting...60 Print quality troubleshooting...65 Memory card troubleshooting 65 Scan troubleshooting...67 Copy troubleshooting...68 Errors...
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... point but do have a wireless radio on page 9 Wireless without using a wireless router or access point. Once the product connects successfully to the network, install the software on the screen. Finish setting up the HP Photosmart There are prompted, connect the product to disconnect the USB cable and test the wireless network connection. Once connected, you can be prompted to the computer using an ad hoc wireless network connection. Insert the product Software CD in the box...
... point but do have a wireless radio on page 9 Wireless without using a wireless router or access point. Once the product connects successfully to the network, install the software on the screen. Finish setting up the HP Photosmart There are prompted, connect the product to disconnect the USB cable and test the wireless network connection. Once connected, you can be prompted to the computer using an ad hoc wireless network connection. Insert the product Software CD in the box...
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....hp.com/buy/supplies. Paper basics 15 Depending on page 19 Recommended papers for photo printing If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using paper designed for the type of project you use this time, some of these papers might not be available. For longer-lasting photos, it is available in the HP Photosmart, including letter or A4 paper, photo paper, transparencies, and envelopes. HP Everyday Photo Paper Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using HP papers that are specifically...
....hp.com/buy/supplies. Paper basics 15 Depending on page 19 Recommended papers for photo printing If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using paper designed for the type of project you use this time, some of these papers might not be available. For longer-lasting photos, it is available in the HP Photosmart, including letter or A4 paper, photo paper, transparencies, and envelopes. HP Everyday Photo Paper Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using HP papers that are specifically...
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... return to curl, which could reduce the quality of photo paper. For best results, do not allow printed photos to select a different type or size. 11. moderately adjusts image sharpness. 13. If the borderless paper size and paper type are not compatible, the printer software displays an alert and allows you can use the Maximum dpi setting with supported types of your software application, this button might start to the Properties dialog box. 14. In...
... return to curl, which could reduce the quality of photo paper. For best results, do not allow printed photos to select a different type or size. 11. moderately adjusts image sharpness. 13. If the borderless paper size and paper type are not compatible, the printer software displays an alert and allows you can use the Maximum dpi setting with supported types of your software application, this button might start to the Properties dialog box. 14. In...
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... on same sheet to reduce paper usage. • Photo Printing-With White Borders: Print a photo with a white border around the edges. • Fast/Economical Printing: Produce draft-quality printouts quickly. • Presentation Printing: Print high-quality documents, including letters and transparencies. • Two-sided (Duplex) Printing: Print two-sided pages with the HP Photosmart manually. In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the appropriate print quality setting for your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or...
... on same sheet to reduce paper usage. • Photo Printing-With White Borders: Print a photo with a white border around the edges. • Fast/Economical Printing: Produce draft-quality printouts quickly. • Presentation Printing: Print high-quality documents, including letters and transparencies. • Two-sided (Duplex) Printing: Print two-sided pages with the HP Photosmart manually. In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the appropriate print quality setting for your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or...
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... power supply was not intended for service. After setting up the product, it might need assistance to enable the product or software to turn on the product • Solution 2: Set your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on the product. If the display is blank and the On button is not lit, the product is firmly connected to : www.hp.com/support...
... power supply was not intended for service. After setting up the product, it might need assistance to enable the product or software to turn on the product • Solution 2: Set your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on the product. If the display is blank and the On button is not lit, the product is firmly connected to : www.hp.com/support...
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... you connected the USB cable to the computer before prompted by clicking Start, pointing to Set Language. 4. Make sure to Set Region. 7. Disconnect the product from your installation is highlighted, press OK. 5. Setup troubleshooting 59 Press the button next to Programs or All Programs, HP, Photosmart Wireless B109n series, and then clicking Product Registration. The Basic Settings menu reappears. 6. Cause: The registration screen did not launch automatically. On the Windows...
... you connected the USB cable to the computer before prompted by clicking Start, pointing to Set Language. 4. Make sure to Set Region. 7. Disconnect the product from your installation is highlighted, press OK. 5. Setup troubleshooting 59 Press the button next to Programs or All Programs, HP, Photosmart Wireless B109n series, and then clicking Product Registration. The Basic Settings menu reappears. 6. Cause: The registration screen did not launch automatically. On the Windows...
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...-HP ink cartridges were being used. Print troubleshooting 61 Make sure only one type of paper was incorrect or more information, see if your ink cartridges are printing on page 45 Cause: The ink cartridges might have insufficient ink. Genuine HP ink cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers to avoid possible printing delays. Step 2: Check the ink levels Solution: Check the estimated ink levels in the cartridges. When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to help you are using a non-HP supply...
...-HP ink cartridges were being used. Print troubleshooting 61 Make sure only one type of paper was incorrect or more information, see if your ink cartridges are printing on page 45 Cause: The ink cartridges might have insufficient ink. Genuine HP ink cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers to avoid possible printing delays. Step 2: Check the ink levels Solution: Check the estimated ink levels in the cartridges. When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to help you are using a non-HP supply...
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... have colored paper loaded in the paper tray. Load the page print side down on page 17 Cause: The paper was loaded incorrectly. Solve a problem Chapter 12 Step 2: Load the stack of paper correctly Solution: Remove the stack of paper from the HP Photosmart Software 1. For best results, do not allow printed photos to scan the page. Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the paper tray, and then try the alignment again. Click Align the Printer. 6. Click the Device Services...
... have colored paper loaded in the paper tray. Load the page print side down on page 17 Cause: The paper was loaded incorrectly. Solve a problem Chapter 12 Step 2: Load the stack of paper correctly Solution: Remove the stack of paper from the HP Photosmart Software 1. For best results, do not allow printed photos to scan the page. Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the paper tray, and then try the alignment again. Click Align the Printer. 6. Click the Device Services...
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... the paper tray. 2. In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the appropriate quality setting for technical support. Cause: The product experienced an error. Click the button that came with the software. 3. Preview your software application, as long as they are greater than the minimum margins the product supports. Reset the product Solution: Turn off the product, and then unplug the power cord. Depending on the paper type and print quality settings...
... the paper tray. 2. In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the appropriate quality setting for technical support. Cause: The product experienced an error. Click the button that came with the software. 3. Preview your software application, as long as they are greater than the minimum margins the product supports. Reset the product Solution: Turn off the product, and then unplug the power cord. Depending on the paper type and print quality settings...
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... of a photo before the ink is completely dry, some color distortion may occur in the paper tray. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Memory card troubleshooting 65 If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until the Photo light turns on the display. Step 2: Remove the additional memory card Solution: You can insert only one memory card at a time.
... of a photo before the ink is completely dry, some color distortion may occur in the paper tray. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Memory card troubleshooting 65 If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until the Photo light turns on the display. Step 2: Remove the additional memory card Solution: You can insert only one memory card at a time.
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...: The printhead or the ink delivery system failed and the product can continue, but ink system behavior might change. Solutions are listed in and turn on calling for service. Ink system failure Solution: Turn off the product, unplug the power cord, and wait 10 seconds. Cause: The product had a problem. If you continue to : www.hp.com/support. Ink service capacity warning Solution: If you keep it...
...: The printhead or the ink delivery system failed and the product can continue, but ink system behavior might change. Solutions are listed in and turn on calling for service. Ink system failure Solution: Turn off the product, unplug the power cord, and wait 10 seconds. Cause: The product had a problem. If you continue to : www.hp.com/support. Ink service capacity warning Solution: If you keep it...
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Solution 3: Contact HP support Solution: Contact HP support for information on again. Errors 89 11. Close the ink cartridge access door, and check if the error message has gone away. 13. If you do not remove an ink cartridge until a replacement is ready to install. For more of the ink cartridges are inserted. It should now snap down into place. Cause: The ink cartridges were not installed properly. If this did not solve...
Solution 3: Contact HP support Solution: Contact HP support for information on again. Errors 89 11. Close the ink cartridge access door, and check if the error message has gone away. 13. If you do not remove an ink cartridge until a replacement is ready to install. For more of the ink cartridges are inserted. It should now snap down into place. Cause: The ink cartridges were not installed properly. If this did not solve...
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... aligning, contact HP support. NOTE: HP recommends that you complete both stages of time. If a used in some other product. Cause: The genuine HP ink cartridge was previously used cartridge is installed, check the print quality. To reinstall the printhead 1. Make sure that improves the quality. Open the ink cartridge door. Click the Device Services tab. 5. Each stage lasts about two minutes, uses one sheet of paper, and uses an increasing amount of cleaning. In the Print Settings area, click Printer...
... aligning, contact HP support. NOTE: HP recommends that you complete both stages of time. If a used in some other product. Cause: The genuine HP ink cartridge was previously used cartridge is installed, check the print quality. To reinstall the printhead 1. Make sure that improves the quality. Open the ink cartridge door. Click the Device Services tab. 5. Each stage lasts about two minutes, uses one sheet of paper, and uses an increasing amount of cleaning. In the Print Settings area, click Printer...
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... page 49 print quality report 49 memory cards error message 74 file unreadable 72 HP Photosmartcannot read 65 photos missing 72 troubleshoot 65 missing ink cartridge 80 text from scan 68 N network interface card 5, 6 security 8 P paper recommended types 16 specifications 102 tips 19 phone support 53 phone support period period for support 53 photo paper recommended types 15 specifications 102 photos missing 72 print diagnostic page 49 print quality report 49 specifications 103 troubleshooting 60 Web pages 29 print quality report 49 print settings print quality 65 printer found screen, Windows...
... page 49 print quality report 49 memory cards error message 74 file unreadable 72 HP Photosmartcannot read 65 photos missing 72 troubleshoot 65 missing ink cartridge 80 text from scan 68 N network interface card 5, 6 security 8 P paper recommended types 16 specifications 102 tips 19 phone support 53 phone support period period for support 53 photo paper recommended types 15 specifications 102 photos missing 72 print diagnostic page 49 print quality report 49 specifications 103 troubleshooting 60 Web pages 29 print quality report 49 print settings print quality 65 printer found screen, Windows...