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Question posted by hwagner0180 on February 4th, 2013

When Printing Greeting Card Envelope, Ink Is Smeared On The Top Left

when printing greeting card envelope, ink is smeared on the top left of the envelop. 

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Setup Poster - Page 1

... the ink cartridge access door. Do not touch the copper colored contacts. Insert plain white paper into the device, as shown. 8 Print the alignment page e. d. e. Press OK. When initialization is complete. f. While the initialization process continues, proceed to the next step to turn on the printer or other surface. Start Here HP Photosmart B8500 series...
Setup Poster - Page 2

.... Do not plug the USB cable into the computer. Troubleshooting Use HP software HP Photosmart Pro B8800 Series TutQ oruiaiclkinSctalurdt ed Pwrowdwu.chtpi.nco[cmo/usnutrpyp]ort **XXXXXXXXXXXXXX-X--XX XXXXX XXXXXXXX** © 2007 HPDC Print a photo from a memory card Problem: (Windows only) The Microsoft Add Hardware screen appears. Unplug the USB cable, and...
Creative Guide - Page 4

... album. Click Print Photo Book from the album, right-click on a photo to move, scale, or rotate it. 8. To add photos to the album, click Add Photos. Click a text area on the window. 10. Start HP Photosmart Essential, and then click Create . 2. Available online at www.hp.com in several colors. Choose a design...
Creative Guide - Page 7

... left pane of the correct size into the printer, and then click Print. Note: Greeting card templates containing text are available in English only. Click a text placeholder to replace it with a card that showcases your folders, select the photo you want to view the card pages. 6. Click . Navigate through your special photos and a personalized message. English Greeting cards...
Creative Guide - Page 10

...pattern each time they are printed. 1. Load 8.5 x 11"/A4 size paper into the printer. 2. Color Effects Alter the mood and impact of notebook paper for a homework project? Select Color Effect, and then press OK...the HP Photosmart B8500 series printer and save a trip to print. Select View , then navigate to the photo you want , and then press OK to the store. Insert a memory card containing ...
User Guide - Page 4

... jams...7 Print from memory cards and other devices...7 Insert a memory card or storage device...8 View and select photos...8 Print your photos...9 Print photos from a PictBridge camera or other PictBridge device 10 Print from your computer...10 Print from a software application...10 Use the HP Solution Center...11 Find more information...12 2 Maintain the HP Photosmart Work with ink cartridges...
User Guide - Page 5

... to as the tray extender) Ink cartridge door USB port Power connection* Rear door * Use only with the power adapter supplied by HP. English 1 HP Photosmart overview The HP Photosmart at a glance Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Description Color graphics display (also referred to as the display) Control panel Memory card slots and front USB port...
User Guide - Page 6

...coloring in the photos. When the feature is shown on whether you to fit the print size automatically. Home: Launches the Photosmart Express menu on or off . You can also use the arrow buttons to pan around the photo and select a different area to print all the photos on your card... Photosmart on the display for printing....a memory card or storage... the topic will print any selected photos. ...
User Guide - Page 7

... film, envelopes, or labels, or if you experience poor print quality using special papers, such as it can manually set to detect the size and type of available HP inkjet paper, or to purchase supplies, go to: • www.hpshopping.com (U.S.) • www.hp.com/eur/hpoptions (Europe) 4 HP Photosmart overview English View Print Create...
User Guide - Page 10

...can also transfer your photos to a computer with the camera. Important! Print from memory cards and other devices The HP Photosmart is pulled through the product, and cause paper jams. • Do ... print or edit photos from a digital camera, the printer uses the settings that came with a USB cable, you selected on older sheets might peel off when the paper is equipped with memory card ...
User Guide - Page 11

... the JPG and TIF file formats on your memory card or storage device before or while printing them. View and select photos You can only be inserted at a time. Insert the memory card or connect the photo storage device to the front USB port. 8 HP Photosmart overview English 1 Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory...
User Guide - Page 12

... scroll through more photos to select View. To print your memory card or photo storage device in the main input tray. 2. Print from 8 x 13 cm (3 x 5 inch) up to complete. The Photosmart Express menu appears, with the most recent photo shown on the control panel twice. 1. Print your photos You can change the number of your...
User Guide - Page 13

...setting. Turn on the printer display to modify the print settings: • Select Print Now to print the photo immediately. &#...greeting cards, iron-on a digital camera for printing from a PictBridge digital camera. Select Yes to print the pre-selected photos, or select No to print the photo. Use the options and controls on the back) to print your computer The HP Photosmart can print...
User Guide - Page 15

... of items for maintenance utilities. • Change printer settings. • Order supplies. • Start HP Photosmart software. • Update your HP Photosmart. To access the onscreen Help ◦ Windows: Click Start > All Programs > HP > Photosmart B8500 series > Help. Install the software to load paper, insert a memory card, and replace ink. • Help from your computer screen...
User Guide - Page 16

... for keeping the HP Photosmart in print quality may be parked on the product. You do the following tips help maintain HP ink cartridges and ensure consistent print quality. • Make sure you have the new ink cartridge available to replace the cartridges until you follow the instructions in another printer, the ink level indicator might not...
User Guide - Page 17

... the cartridges is turned on estimated cartridge yields. NOTE: At this time, some residual ink is used in the printing process in a number of the shopping links on the page. Open the ink cartridge access door. 14 Maintain the HP Photosmart Press Setup. 2. For more information on . 2. When you do not need to avoid...
User Guide - Page 18

... cap to snap it in the product, or printing will fail. 5. CAUTION: Do not lift the latch handle on the front of the ink cartridge and remove the cartridge from the slot. 4. NOTE: Make sure you remove the plastic wrap from the new ink cartridge by pulling the orange pull-tab straight back...
User Guide - Page 19

... your product, including the ink cartridges. Press to highlight Tools, and then press OK. 4. Solid, even blocks of color indicate there are no print quality problems. When streaks are displayed or there are experiencing problems with printing, print a diagnostic page before you unplug the power cord or turn off the HP Photosmart To avoid damaging the...
User Guide - Page 31

... more information, see the onscreen Help. Open the Printer dialog. 3. Cause: The print quality was enabled. OS X v10.5 A preview ...left side of the printed document is printing very slowly. • Solution 1: Use a lower print quality setting • Solution 2: Check the ink levels • Solution 3: Contact HP support Solution 1: Use a lower print quality setting Solution: Check the print...
User Guide - Page 34

... specifications • Power consumption (average): 14 W (Printing); 3 W (Idle); 0.48 W (Off) • Power supply model number: 0957-2230 • Power adapter input rating: AC 100 to potential high electromagnetic fields Regulatory notices The HP Photosmart meets product requirements from regulatory agencies in your software. Ink cartridge warranty information 31 A chemical information...

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