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1. ccoocccooonccononccnononononononcnnnnoncnnonononncnnanononnncnnnnnnonanennnass 63 Maintain print CAINS CS unica AAA AAN ido 64 Print cartridge storage and NandliNQ occcoocccccocnconccnconcnnonncnonnnononnncnnnnncnnoncrnnoncnconannnnnos 64 Print Cartridge Protector ccccccccssecccsececeseccesecensecceseusensueeseuecensesenseeeessueessgeeensesensasensaees 64 Primer TOODO AA O OM EEE POE OOO II A 65 SHOD Or nk SUPPO S isis 66 Troubleshooting END MOSS AOG aiaei E E E E EEE EEs 67 Print cartridge error MESSAGES cccccccssececsscecesccceseeceeececsuceceuecseeeensueessueessueeseeeensaeensaees 67 Other error MESSAGES cccccsesececceesececseseeccceuscececeusececseueeecsuuseeessaeeeesseaeeeesseuseeessnsensneaes 68 Contents NTS LAN ATIOM PODIAS escote aitor Power lightis 0n OF TAS IANO nando What the flashing light Means ooonccccoccncccoccnnoncnnononcnnnnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnonnncnnnnnnnnonaros If AN error MESSAGE APPEALS ccceeccccseececseeeeeseeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeesseeeeeseeeeeegeeeesaneeeesaeees If no error MESSAGE APPEALS cceccccescccceececceeeecceeecseucecceueeecsuaeecsueceeseueeesseeeessuesessageees Printer does NOE DIMM unitaria di A Verify the fOlOWING ccccccceeecceeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeesaeeeeseeeeesaeeeeeseeeeeseeeeessaeeeesaaees Check the printer Cable CONNectiON occoooccccoccnccccncconnconnncnncnonnnnnnonnnonnnno
2. NO Dh Print cartridges Ink backup mode NO Q O e Dd O Q 8 Get started 1 USB port Buttons and lights Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off and cancel a print job The printer lights give you visual cues about the status of the printer Power button and light NO Cancel button po da 19 7 q Buttons and lights 9 Chapter 3 Power button and light Use the Power button to turn the printer on and off It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn on after you press the Power button 1 Power button and light The Power light flashes when the printer is processing A CAUTION Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off Using a power strip surge protector or a wall mounted switch to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure Q O sb 0 eb y gt O o 10 Get started Cancel button The printer has a Cancel button h Cancel button Pressing the Cancel button cancels the current print job or print cartridge alignment job Paper trays For information about the paper trays select one of these topics e Unfold the paper trays e Input tray e Paper guide e Output tray e Fold the paper trays po E 7 Paper trays 11 Chapter 3 Unfold the paper trays To unfold the paper tray
3. Q D N Q D Q 16 Get started Print cartridges Three print cartridges can be used with the printer Black print cartridge NO Tri color print cartridge oO Photo print cartridge For information about using the print cartridges see the following topics e Use print cartridges e Replace print cartridges Use print cartridges The print cartridges can be used in the following ways e Everyday printing Use the black and tri color print cartridges for everyday print jobs e Quality color photos For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents remove the black print cartridge and install a photo print cartridge The photo print cartridge in combination with the tri color print cartridge provides you with virtually grain free photos Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges look for the print cartridge selection number You can find the selection number in three places e Selection number label Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing _ Selection number label po E 4 7 _ Print cartridges 17 Chapter 3 e Printer documentation For a list of print cartridge selection numbers see the reference guide that came with the printer e Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box For a list of print cartridge selection numbers open the printer Toolbox click th
4. NOTE You can print with one print cartridge in ink backup mode if you do not have a replacement print cartridge available For more information see Ink backup mode 6 If the Power light continues to flash after replacing the print cartridge visit HP Technical Support at www hp com support Print cartridge is in the wrong slot message Cause Ifyou receive this error message the print cartridge is installed in the wrong side of the print cartridge cradle Solution Always install the tri color print cartridge in the left print cartridge cradle compartment Install the black or photo print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment Low on ink Cause Atleast one of the print cartridges is estimated to be low on ink and may need to be replaced soon Solution Have a replacement cartridge on hand to avoid printing interruptions You do not have to replace the cartridge until print quality deteriorates If you have installed j le c E O 0 gt le le EL gt Q 76 Troubleshooting a refilled or remanufactured print cartridge or a cartridge that has been used in another printer the ink level indicator will be inaccurate or unavailable For information on how to replace print cartridges see Replace print cartridges Printing in ink backup mode message Cause When the printer detects that only one print cartridge is installed ink backup mode is initiated This printing mode
5. Prepare to print 1 2 3 4 o pi Raise the printer cover Slide the paper guide all the way to the left Raise the output tray and then remove all paper from the input tray Place one sheet of CD DVD tattoo paper in the right side of the input tray The side to be printed on should face down Push the paper into the printer until it stops Lower the output tray Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper Print other documents 8 Lower the printer cover Print 1 2 3 Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click the Features tab and then specify the print settings in the order shown below e Size 5x7in e Paper Type Click More click Specialty Papers and then click HP CD DVD Tattoo e Print Quality Best EZ NOTE If you are using the HP Photosmart Essential Software click the Advanced tab Then expand Printer Features and set Mirror Image to On Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Use the What s This help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box Print transparencies Guidelines Prepare to print 1 2 3 4 For great results use HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film Do not exceed the paper tray capacity 20 transparencies Raise the printer cover Slide the paper guide all the way to the left Raise the output tray and then remove all paper from the input tray Place the transparencies
6. Welcome Welcome to the HP 910 Printer Help For details on how to use your computer and the printer together see the following table and select an appropriate topic You can also use the table of contents pane on the left to locate information EY NOTE Forinformation about installing the software see the Setup Guide that came with the printer Section Description Special features Learn about some of the printer s special features Get started Learn how to operate the printer and use and replace the print cartridges Connect the printer Learn how to connect the printer to your computer Print photos Learn how to print photos adjust the appearance of photos before you print install a photo print cartridge store and handle photo paper and share photos with friends and family Print other documents Learn how to print a variety of documents including e mail greeting cards envelopes labels posters booklets transparencies and iron on media Printing tips Learn how to use printing shortcuts select a paper type change the print resolution set the page order print multiple pages on a single sheet preview a document and use two sided printing Printer software Learn how to make the HP Printer the default printer set default print settings and download printer software updates Maintenance Learn how to install and care for print cartridges view how much ink is left in a print cartridge print a test page and remov
7. le EL gt co Chapter 11 Photos do not print correctly If your photos do not print correctly check the paper tray or printer properties e Check the paper tray e Check the printer properties Check the paper tray 1 Verify that the photo paper is placed in the paper tray with the side to be printed on facing down 2 Slide the paper forward until it stops 3 Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper Do not press the guide so firmly against the paper that the paper bends or curls Check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options Tab Setting Size An appropriate paper size Features Paper Type An appropriate photo paper Print Quality Best or Maximum dpi Problems with borderless documents If you are having problems with printing borderless documents and photos observe the guidelines and check the solutions in the following topics e Borderless printing guidelines e Image is printed at an angle e Fading occurs on the edges of a photo e Photo has an unwanted border Borderless printing guidelines When printing borderless photos or brochures follow these guidelines e Verify that the paper size that is specified in the Paper Size drop down list on the Printing Shortcuts tab matches the size of the paper that is loaded in the paper tray e Select the appropriate paper type in the Paper Type drop down list on the Printing Shortcuts tab e
8. o p 8 Lower the printer cover Print 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Features tab and then specify the following print settings e Paper Type Plain paper e Size An appropriate card size 3 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK y ep e ep D o O E D ep Z Use the What s This help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box Ef NOTE Ifan out of paper message is displayed see Out of paper message for help in resolving the problem 34 Print other documents Print labels Guidelines e Use only paper plastic or clear labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers e Use only full sheets of labels e Avoid using labels that are sticky wrinkled or pulling away from the protective backing Donot exceed the paper tray capacity 15 sheets of labels use only Letter or A4 size sheets Prepare to print 1 Raise the printer cover 2 Slide the paper guide all the way to the left 3 Raise the output tray and then remove all paper from the input tray 4 Fan the edges of the label sheets to separate them and then align the edges 5 Place the label sheets in the right side of the input tray The label side should face down 6 Push the sheets into the printer until they stop 7 Lower the output tray 8 Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the sheets m
9. D O o fon D fo O el i o 9 Lower the printer cover Print EZ NOTE If your software program includes a label printing feature follow the instructions that are provided with the software program Otherwise follow the instructions below 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Printing Shortcuts tab Print labels 35 UU ep e ep D o fo E D ep Z Chapter 6 3 Inthe Printing Shortcuts list click General Everyday Printing and then specify the following print settings e Paper Type Plain paper e Paper Size An appropriate paper size 4 Click OK Use the What s This help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box Print CD DVD tattoos 36 EZ NOTE This feature might not be available in your country region Guidelines See the instructions that are included with the CD DVD tattoo for the most current printing tips To avoid damaging the printer do not feed a CD DVD tattoo through the printer more than once Make sure the CD DVD tattoo covers the entire backing sheet with no exposed spaces Separating any part of the CD DVD tattoo from the protective backing sheet before printing could damage the printer Avoid using a CD DVD tattoo that is pulling away from the protective backing or that is wrinkled curled or damaged in any way Do not exceed the paper tray capacity 1 sheet of CD DVD tattoo paper
10. Solution Ifthe printer software seems to install correctly but the printer name does not appear in the list of printers when you click Print on the File menu or in the Printers folder in Control Panel try reinstalling the printer software To reinstall the printer software 1 Quit any antivirus programs or other software programs that are running on the computer EZ NOTE To quit an antivirus program follow the manufacturer s instructions Uninstall the printer software a Insert the printer software CD into the drive and then follow the onscreen instructions EZ NOTE Ifthe installation program does not start automatically click your CD drive letter in Windows Explorer then double click the setup exe file For example double click D setup exe b When prompted click Remove All Reinstall the printer software a Insert the printer software CD into the drive b Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation Restart the antivirus program Power light is on or flashing dh Power light 70 Troubleshooting If the Power light is on the printer is either printing or ready to print If the Power light is off the printer is off If the Power light is flashing see the following information What the flashing light means If an error message appears If no error message appears What the flashing light means The Power light can flash for several reasons The printer cover is
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12. tears or other damage You can print a single envelope or multiple envelopes Align the envelope edges before inserting the envelopes in the paper tray Do not exceed the paper tray capacity 10 envelopes Prepare to print 2 3 4 A i 8 Raise the printer cover Slide the paper guide all the way to the left Raise the output tray and then remove all paper from the input tray Place the envelopes in the right side of the tray The side to be printed on should face down The flap should be on the left side Push the envelopes into the printer until they stop Lower the output tray Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the envelopes Lower the printer cover Print 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Features tab and then select the following print settings e Paper Type Plain paper e Size An appropriate envelope size 3 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Use the What s This help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box Print other documents Print postcards Guidelines Do not exceed the paper tray capacity 20 postcards Prepare to print 1 Raise the printer cover 2 Slide the paper guide all the way to the left 3 Raise the output tray and then remove all paper from the input tray 4 Place the cards in the right side of the input tray The side to be printed on should face down and the sho
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17. hp com hpinfo globalcitizenship environment recycle HP inkjet supplies recycling program HP is committed to protecting the environment The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is available in many countries regions and lets you recycle used print cartridges and ink cartridges free of charge For more information go to the following Web site www hp com hpinfo globalcitizenship environment recycle le z O U 49 f oO 0 Energy consumption This product is designed to reduce power consumption and save natural resources without compromising product performance It has been designed to reduce total energy consumption both during operation and when the device is not active Specific information on power consumption may be found in the printed documentation that came with the HP Printer Environmental product stewardship program 89 O O gt O 2 5 es O Q O gt Appendix B Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union Dispszal of Waste Lquipment by Users in Privato Hovcsheldo ln the Durepoon Unkon This cymbal a Blin eae es cn pom a he wel ma eld nie beind i i sage La rinpa of rar were equipment coladion cycli wake et ad fia soporta collection myin woke pret pope eee i Epa cara hed rc ord wae olf in o marmar thal profacts a er aoe Mall aoe you con drop off your coste equepmend bor recycing pinea contoct your local oily pow hovsshe
18. is Remove plastic tape A CAUTION Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts Touching these parts will result in clogs ink failure and bad electrical connections Do not remove the copper strips They are required electrical contacts Install print cartridges 59 Chapter 9 Ink nozzles h NO Copper contacts 6 Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle at a slight upward angle until you feel resistance a ep O D O O 7 Push the cartridge into the cradle You hear a snap when the print cartridge is correctly positioned 8 Close the printer cover 9 Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality For information about storing print cartridges see Maintain print cartridges For information about recycling empty print cartridges see HP inkjet supplies recycling program Z WARNING Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children Align print cartridges After installing a print cartridge align the print cartridges to ensure the best print quality 60 Maintenance To align print cartridges 1 Load Letter or A4 unused plain white paper in the paper tray 2 Open the printer Toolbox 3 Click Align the Print Cartridges 4 Click Align and then follow the onscreen instructions The HP Printer prints a test page aligns the print cartridges and calibrates the printer Recycle or discard the t
19. it to print high quality images such as digital photographs When you select the maximum dpi setting the printer software displays the optimized dots per inch dpi that the HP Printer printer will print Printing in maximum dpi takes longer than printing with other settings and requires a large amount of disk space EZ NOTE Ifa photo print cartridge is also installed the print quality is enhanced A photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with the HP Printer 50 Printing tips To print in Maximum dpi mode 1 2 3 Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click the Features tab In the Paper Type drop down list click More and then select the appropriate paper type In the Print Quality drop down list click Maximum dpi NOTE To view the maximum dpi that the HP Printer printer will print click Resolution Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Resize a document Use the printer software to print a document that is formatted for one paper size on another paper size Doing this can be useful if you do not have the correct paper size available For example if you have created a document that is formatted for letter size paper but you do not have any letter size paper available you can print the document on another paper size that is available To resize a document for a different paper size iF 2 3 Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click th
20. that convey the appropriate action Mobility For users with mobility impairments the printer software functions can be executed through keyboard commands The software also supports Windows accessibility options such as StickyKeys ToggleKeys FilterKeys and MouseKeys The printer doors buttons paper trays and paper guides can be operated by users with limited strength and reach Support For more details about the accessibility of this product and HP s commitment to product accessibility visit HP s Web site at www hp com accessibility Contents A e Pe Po O mee ters teeny nomen ree Terre eee tet re A A A E 3 Get started The printer at a dl a unn ic A iii BUHONS aNd MOINS A nn E PES POE PE A E E Power button and Msn A CAEN A A A tin suanceshacadcd tama E massilaented mdeedaund aes Unfold the paper TS ee ae a eee PIOUS AV AY crstasnacancwtnesacacsanrseoantinnusttessuphbesmansenvonauaneieieabasnanssciitebarans iaa octal g NS eee A A AE A E a O UU E A o APP A A Fola the paper MaS ceciren a a rer krireria inerek anai m la CAN O n S CR O E OOO Eo Use print CANO S musicninr ici AR di 1 MOTO ok see wt est nee rence sicmcaeecae me cee cone oes one ces code teecls ee onbeoencess vecmareccneeevenetaaeecssencentce Ink backup mode OUTPUL cece cccccsececeeeceeeeceeeceueccueeceeeceueeeaeeececessussaeessaeeceeessusesaeeseeeeas Exit INK DACKUPD MOCE cccc cece eecc nsec eeeceeeeeeeseeeseeeeaeeeseees
21. the printed page To print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper 1 2 3 4 Print in grayscale To print in grayscale 1 a a SS Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click the Features tab In the Pages Per Sheet drop down list select the number of pages that you want to appear on each sheet of paper In the Page Order drop down list select a layout for the pages A preview of the page order is displayed at the top of the Features tab Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click the Color tab Click Print In Grayscale In the Print In Grayscale drop down list select an option Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Y Q 5 O o Fast Economical printing 47 Chapter 7 Two sided printing Use two sided printing also called duplexing to print on both sides of the paper Printing on both sides of the paper is not only economical but environmentally conscious as well To print a two sided document 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click the Printing Shortcuts tab In the Printing Shortcuts drop down list click Two sided Duplex Printing In the Print On Both Sides drop down list click Manually Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK The printer prints the odd numbered pages first 6 After the odd numbered pages have been printed reload the p
22. the best balance between print quality and speed and is appropriate for most documents e Best provides the best balance between high quality and speed and can be used for high quality prints For most documents the Best setting prints more slowly than the Normal setting e Maximum dpi optimizes the dots per inch dpi that the HP Printer prints Printing in maximum dpi takes longer than printing with other settings and requires a large amount of disk space For more information see Maximum dpi To select a print quality and speed Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click the Features tab In the Paper Type drop down list select the type of paper that you have loaded In the Print Quality drop down list select the appropriate quality setting for your project YS Print resolution The printer software displays the print resolution in dots per inch dpi The dpi varies according to the paper type and print quality that you select in the printer software To view the print resolution 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Features tab 3 Inthe Paper Type drop down list select the type of paper that you have loaded 4 Inthe Print Quality drop down list select the appropriate print quality setting for your project 5 Click the Resolution button to view the print resolution dpi Maximum dpi Use maximum dpi mode to print high quality sharp images To get the most benefit from maximum dpi mode use
23. want to delete Click Delete The printing shortcut is removed from the list HN EZ NOTE Only the shortcuts that you have created can be deleted The original HP shortcuts cannot be deleted Set the page order The page order determines the order in which your multipage documents print y Q a Le 7 46 Printing tips To set the page order 1 2 3 4 Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click the Advanced tab Click Document Options and then click Layout Options Select one of the following Page Order options e Front to back Prints the first page of the document last This setting saves time because you do not have to reorder the printed pages It is the appropriate setting for most print jobs e Back to front Prints the last page of the document last Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Fast Economical printing Use Fast Economical printing to produce draft quality printouts quickly To use Fast Economical printing 1 2 3 4 Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click the Printing Shortcuts tab In the Printing Shortcuts list click Fast Economical Printing Specify the print settings that you want and then click OK Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper Use the printer software to print multiple pages of a document on a single sheet of paper The printer software automatically resizes the document text and images to fit on
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25. HP 910 Printer HP Photosmart Software Help 2007 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P Hewlett Packard Company notices The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice All rights reserved Reproduction adaptation or translation of this material is prohibited without prior written permission of Hewlett Packard except as allowed under copyright laws The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein Acknowledgements Windows and Windows XP are U S registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of features that make it accessible for people with disabilities Visual The printer software is accessible for users with visual impairments or low vision through the use of Windows accessibility options and features It also supports most assistive technology such as screen readers Braille readers and voice to text applications For users who are color blind colored buttons and tabs used in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels
26. If printing in grayscale select High Quality under Print in Grayscale on the Color tab e Do not print borderless documents in ink backup mode Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer when printing borderless documents For more information see Ink backup mode 80 Troubleshooting Image is printed at an angle Verify that no problem exists with the source image For example if you are printing a scanned image verify that the image was not crooked when it was scanned If the problem is not caused by the source image follow these steps 1 Remove all paper from the input tray 2 Load the paper correctly in the input tray 3 Verify that the paper guide fits firmly against the edge of the paper 4 Follow loading instructions for the paper type Fading occurs on the edges of a photo Verify that the photo paper is not curled If the photo paper is curled place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it in the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat If the problem persists then use photo paper that is not curled For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling see Store and handle photo paper Photo has an unwanted border e For small photo paper e For small photo paper with a tear off tab O c O O Y 2 3 O t E Problems with borderless documents 81 Chapter 11 If the printout has an unwanted border try the following solutions e Align
27. If the printer stops printing before the job is complete the print job might be stalled in the print queue Solution To resolve a print job that is stalled in the queue 1 For Windows 2000 click Start click Settings and then click Printers For Windows XP click Start and then click Printers and Faxes For Windows Vista click Start click Control Panel and then click Printers Double click the name of the HP Printer Click the Printer menu and then click Pause Printing Click the Printer menu again and then click Cancel All Documents Click Yes to confirm the cancellation Click the Printer menu and then uncheck Pause Printing If there are still documents in the list restart the computer After restarting if there are still documents in the list repeat steps 1 6 AAA Ss 72 Troubleshooting After resolving a print job that is stalled in the print queue the print queue still might not be clear In that situation you need to stop and then restart the print service To stop and restart the print service 1 For Windows 2000 and Vista click Start click Control Panel and then click Administrative Tools For Windows XP click Start click Control Panel click Performance and Maintenance and then click Administrative Tools 2 Double click Services and then double click Print Spooler EZ NOTE If you are using Windows Vista and you are prompted to grant permission click Continue 3 Click Stop and then clic
28. Printing with white borders 4 Inthe Print Quality drop down list click Normal or Best eS EZ NOTE For maximum dpi quality go to the Features tab and then click Maximum dpi in the Print Quality drop down list 5 In the Paper Type drop down list select the appropriate photo paper type 6 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Exif Print Exif Print Exchangeable Image File Format 2 2 is an international digital imaging standard that simplifies digital photography and enhances printed photos When a photo is taken with an Exif Print enabled digital camera Exif Print captures information such as exposure time type of flash and color saturation and stores it in the image file The printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image specific enhancements to create outstanding photos To print Exif Print enhanced photos you must have the following items e A digital camera that supports Exif Print Exif Print enabled photo software such as HP Photosmart Software To print Exif Print enhanced photos 1 Open the photo in an Exif Print enabled software program that allows editing such as HP Photosmart Software 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 3 Click the Features tab 4 Inthe Paper Type drop down list click More and then select the appropriate photo paper type In the Print Quality drop down list click Normal Best or Maximum dpi Select any other print s
29. The side to be printed on should face down Push the paper into the printer until it stops Lower the output tray 2 z S e po Sn eb bs de e p oO Print iron on transfers 43 Chapter 6 7 Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper 8 Lower the printer cover Print EZ NOTE If your software program includes an iron on transfer printing feature follow the instructions that are provided with the software program Otherwise follow the instructions below 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Features tab and then specify the following print settings e Print Quality Normal or Best e Paper Type Click More click Specialty Papers and then click Other specialty paper e Size An appropriate paper size 3 Click the Advanced tab 4 Click Printer Features and then set Mirror Image to On EZ NOTE Some iron on transfer software programs do not require you to print a mirror image 5 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK ep e ep D o O E D ep Z Use the What s This help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box 44 Print other documents 7 Printing tips Check your printer e Connect the printer to your computer e Print a test page Save time e Use the Printing Shortcuts tab Set the order that the pages print Save money
30. alled on your computer is displayed 2 Highlight the printer name and then right click to display a list of options 3 Click Properties The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed 4 Click the Device Settings tab 5 For Display Ink Status Window click On and then click OK What s This help 55 e5 Sn 12 2 Gam e 72 Sn feb ai y 2 5 ep D o O gt 9 Chapter 8 Download printer software updates Download the latest printer software update every few months to ensure you have the latest features and improvements 56 To download a printer software update 1 2 Make sure you are connected to the Internet From the Windows Start menu click Programs or All Programs point to HP and then click HP Update The HP Update window is displayed Click Next HP Update searches the HP Web site for printer software updates e If the computer has the most recent version of the printer software installed No updates are available for your system at this time is displayed in the HP Update window e If the computer does not have the most recent version of the printer software installed a list of options to download later versions of the software is displayed in the HP Update window If a software update is available select the check box beside the update name Click Install Follow the onscreen instructions Download HP Photosmart Software Installing the print
31. alog box Print letters Guidelines For information about printing an envelope for your letter see envelopes Do not exceed the paper tray capacity 80 sheets of paper 30 Print other documents Prepare to print 1 Raise the printer cover 2 Slide the paper guide all the way to the left 3 Raise the output tray 4 Place plain paper in the right side of the input tray The side to be printed on should face down NOTE If you are using letterhead paper the letterhead should face down and point toward the printer 5 Push the paper into the printer until it stops 6 Lower the output tray 7 Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper 8 Lower the printer cover Print 2 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Printing Shortcuts tab a 3 Inthe Printing Shortcuts list click Presentation Printing and then specify the following print settings e Paper Type Plain paper e Paper Size An appropriate paper size a 4 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Use the What s This help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box Print letters 31 Chapter 6 Print envelopes UU ep e ep D o O E D ep Z 32 Guidelines Avoid using envelopes that have the following features e Clasps or windows e Thick irregular or curled edges e Shiny or embossed coatings e Wrinkles
32. are running on the computer Ef NOTE To quit an antivirus program follow the manufacturer s instructions Reinstall the printer software a Insert the printer software CD into the drive b Follow the onscreen instructions When the installation program prompts you connect the USB cable and the power cord to the printer and then make sure that the printer is on EY NOTE Do not connect the USB cable until you are told to do so c Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation Restart the antivirus program Unknown Device message displays Cause During installation an Unknown Device message might be displayed when you connect a USB cable between the printer and the computer A possible cause might be a defective USB cable Solution EZ NOTE This is not a problem if you are using Windows 2000 If you are using To resolve the problem ae ey SS Windows 2000 and this message is displayed you can continue with the software installation Disconnect the USB cable from the printer Disconnect the power cord from the printer Wait approximately 30 seconds Reconnect the power cord to the printer Reconnect the USB cable to the printer If the Unknown Device message is still displayed replace the USB cable O c O O Y 2 O t E Installation problems 69 le c E O 0 gt le le EL gt Q Chapter 11 Printer name does not appear
33. artridge selection number Maintenance 57 Chapter 9 You can find the selection number in three places e Selection number label Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing Selection number label _ e Printer documentation For a list of print cartridge selection numbers see the reference guide that came with the printer e Print Cartridge Information dialog box For a list of print cartridge selection numbers open the printer Toolbox click the Estimated Ink Level tab and then click the Print Cartridge Information button Printing with one print cartridge The printer can operate with only one print cartridge installed For more information see Ink backup mode 5 ep D D 5 O O Installation instructions To install a print cartridge 1 Press the Power button to turn on the printer 2 Open the printer cover The print cartridge cradle moves to the center of the printer 3 Push down on the print cartridge 58 Maintenance 4 Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle Press the Power button Open the printer cover Push down on the print cartridge AJOIN gt Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle 5 Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic tape Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on the bottom and facing toward the printer Q S 19 c
34. at will not stick to the print cartridge Be careful not to get ink on your hands or clothing as you clean To prepare to clean 1 Open the HP Printer cover 2 Wait until the print cartridge cradle moves to the center of the HP Printer and is idle and quiet 3 Remove the print cartridges and place them on a piece of paper with the copper strips facing up A CAUTION Donotleave the print cartridges outside the HP Printer for more than 30 minutes To manually clean print cartridge contacts 1 Lightly moisten a cotton swab with distilled water and squeeze any excess water from the swab 2 Gently wipe the print cartridge copper contacts with the cotton swab eb S G 1 A CAUTION Donottouch the print cartridge ink nozzles Touching the ink nozzles will result in clogs ink failure and bad electrical connections Dh Ink nozzles do not touch NO Copper contacts 3 Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on the swab 4 Insert the print cartridges in the HP Printer and then close the cover For more information see Installation instructions Manually clean print cartridges 63 Chapter 9 Maintain print cartridges Follow these guidelines to maintain and store HP print cartridges and to ensure consistent print quality e Print cartridge storage and handlin e Print cartridge protector Print cartridge storage and handling Follow these guidelines
35. ation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that moy causa undesired operation e 1 E Oo U y 2 bs oO 0 H LED indicator statement LED indicator statement The display LEDs meet the requirements of EN 60825 1 Notice to users in Korea ALS x SHH BS 212 ol 2122 HAFS Bao 48 548 PE 2124 FAA AE FE SE RSHA AE ELE Regulatory notices 91 Appendix B VCCI Class B compliance statement for users in Japan ORE PPMERES ERR ESMAS VCC OAAR J lt OSA PRR ERETCT COREG FERACREATSCLEERBRELTVETA E eg ent ee nT ae eee ae La JE in RYURVRBBCHITELVRYRBVELTFEU Notice to users in Japan about the power cord Bele ARALAR FEBRLFEN ERE NAEBRIFE HORRTREREMARE EA Toxic and hazardous substance table EE Rete CRFMA FASE O y z O a O D O Bf Fa X HEARD PURA 2 RAPFS0T111363 2006 409 ESA AS TA A LEILA DERE AT PARE 92 Technical information HP 910 Printer declaration of conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to OWE 10501 and EN 10501 ca omo Dot VCVYRA 0702 01 Supplier s Nome Hewlett Pockord Company Supplier s Address 50 Alexandra Terrace 40701 The Comtech Singapore 116502 declares that the product Product Nome and Model HP Deskjet 02400 Sarios HP Deskjet 1400
36. bers appear 4 Click Order Online HP sends detailed printer information including model number serial number and ink supply levels to an authorized online reseller The supplies you need are preselected you can change quantities add or remove items and then check out e J O _ 4 5 gt y 7 oO D 0 66 Shop for ink supplies 11 Troubleshooting e Error messages e Installation problems e Power light is on or flashing e Printer does not print e Document prints slowly e Print cartridge problems e Paper problems e Photos do not print correctly e Problems with borderless documents e Print quality is poor e Document is misprinted e If you continue to have problems Error messages If an error message displays on the computer screen check the following topics for a solution e Print cartridge error messages e Other error messages Print cartridge error messages If you receive a print cartridge error message follow these directions Incorrect or missing print cartridge message The printer can only print when the correct print cartridges are installed If you receive a print cartridge error message one or both of the print cartridges cannot be used in the printer To resolve the problem follow the instructions in Incorrect or missing print cartridge Print cartridge problem message The printer cannot print if the print cartridges are faulty or if they are not installed proper
37. ctured refurbished misused or tampered with During the warranty period the product is covered as long as the HP ink is not depleted and the end of warranty date has not been reached The end of warranty date in YYYY MM DD format may be found on the product as indicated L U Y Ke o O For a copy of the HP Limited Warranty Statement see the Reference Guide that came with the printer Support process If you have a problem follow these steps 1 Check the documentation that came with the HP Printer 2 Visit the HP online support Web site at www hp com support HP online support is available to all HP customers It is the fastest source for up to date device information and expert assistance and includes the following features e Fast access to qualified online support specialists e Software and driver updates for your HP Printer e Valuable HP Printer and troubleshooting information for common problems e Proactive device updates support alerts and HP newsgrams that are available when you register your device 3 For Europe only Contact your local point of purchase If your device has a hardware failure you will be asked to bring it back to your local point of purchase Service is provided at no charge during the device limited warranty period After the warranty period you will be quoted a service charge 4 Call HP support Support options and availability vary by device country region and language 86 HP
38. custom paper size In the Width and Length boxes type the dimensions of the custom paper size The minimum and maximum dimensions are displayed beneath Width and Length Click the unit of measurement Inches or Millimeters Click Save to save the custom paper size Click OK to exit the Custom Paper Size dialog box To use the custom paper size select its name in the Size drop down list Select a paper type When printing a higher quality document HP recommends that you select a specific paper type To select a specific paper type 1 2 3 4 5 Change the print speed or quality The HP Printer automatically chooses a print quality and speed setting depending on the paper type setting you select You can also change the print quality setting to customize the speed and quality of the print process Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click the Features tab Click More in the Paper Type drop down list and then select the paper type that you want to use Click OK Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Y Q 5 O o Set a custom paper size 49 y 2 Q a Le 72 Chapter 7 Print quality settings e Fast Draft produces draft quality output at the fastest printing speed while using the least amount of ink e Fast Normal produces higher quality output than the Fast Draft setting and prints more quickly than the Normal setting e Normal provides
39. d face down 5 Push the paper into the printer until it stops 40 Print other documents 6 Lower the output tray 7 Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper 8 Lower the printer cover Print 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Printing Shortcuts tab 3 Inthe Printing Shortcuts list click Two sided Duplex Printing 4 Inthe Print On Both Sides drop down list select one of the following binding options e Left Edge Booklet e Right Edge Booklet 5 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK 6 When prompted reload the printed pages in the paper tray as shown below fe 0 O Oo xe o is 7 Click Continue to finish printing the booklet Use the What s This help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box Print booklets 41 Chapter 6 Print posters Guidelines For poster printing sections of the poster are automatically arranged on individual sheets that can be taped together After the sections of a poster have been printed trim the edges of the sheets and tape the sheets together Do not exceed the paper tray capacity 80 sheets of paper Prepare to print 1 2 3 4 5 6 F 7 El e D ok e 2 3 4 Fi 8 Raise the printer cover Slide the paper guide all the way to the left Raise the output tray Place plain paper in
40. e Estimated Ink Level tab and then click the Print Cartridge Information button If a print cartridge runs out of ink the printer can operate in ink backup mode For more information see Ink backup mode For information about installing a replacement print cartridge see Installation instructions Ink backup mode In the ink backup mode the printer operates with only one print cartridge The ink backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the print cartridge cradle EZ NOTE When the printer operates in ink backup mode a message is displayed on screen If the message is displayed and two print cartridges are installed in the printer verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts the printer cannot detect that the print cartridge is installed To remove plastic tape from a print cartridge A Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are on the bottom and facing toward the printer and then carefully remove the plastic tape Remove plastic tape A CAUTION Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts Touching these parts will result in clogs ink failure and bad electrical connections Do not remove the copper strips They are required electrical contacts For more information about ink backup mode see the following topics Ink backup mode output e Exit ink bac
41. e Features tab Click Scale to paper size and then select the target paper size in the drop down list The target paper size is the size of the paper on which you are printing not the size for which the document was formatted Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Bound two sided documents If you want to bind printed pages into a book you can adjust the print settings to accommodate the binding Bound two sided documents can have a book binding binding on the side or a tablet binding binding at the top Book binding is the most common type of binding To print a two sided document with a book binding A Follow the instructions for basic two sided printing To print a two sided document with a tablet binding 1 2 3 4 Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click the Features tab In the Two sided printing drop down list click Manual Select the following check boxes e Flip Pages Up e Preserve Layout Y Q 5 O o Resize a document 51 Chapter 7 5 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK The printer prints the odd numbered pages first 6 After the odd numbered pages have been printed reload the printed pages with the printed side facing up according to the document orientation portrait or landscape Figure 7 2 Landscape 7 Click Continue to print the even numbered pages Presentation printing Use Presentation printing to pr
42. e Use Fast Economical printing e Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper e Print in grayscale e Print a two sided document e Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to save money and ink when printing photos Enhance the quality of prints e Preview the document before printing it e Print on a custom paper size e Select a paper type e Change the print speed and quality e View the print resolution e Achieve the highest printing resolution with Maximum dpi Resize the document as needed Print a test page You can print a test page to verify that the printer can print from the computer correctly To print a test page 1 Load Letter or A4 unused plain white paper in the paper tray 2 Open the printer Toolbox 3 On the Device Services tab click the Print a Test Page button The Print a Test Page dialog box is displayed 4 Click the Print Page button Recycle or discard the test page Printing shortcuts Use printing shortcuts to print with print settings that you use often The printer software has several specially designed printing shortcuts that are available in the Printing Shortcuts list Y Q 5 O o Printing tips 45 Chapter 7 Ef NOTE When you select a printing shortcut the appropriate printing options are automatically displayed You can leave them as is or change them Use printing shortcuts Use the Printing Shortcuts tab for the following print tasks e General everyday prin
43. e ink stains Troubleshooting Find a solution to a hardware or software problem HP support Find out how to contact HP support Shop for ink supplies Order supplies for the printer Specifications Learn about the paper capacity requirements and other specifications for the printer Welcome 5 Chapter 1 continued Section Description HP inkjet supplies recycling Find out how to recycle print cartridges program 6 Welcome Special features Congratulations The HP Printer is equipped with several exciting features User friendly Easy to install and operate Borderless printing Print 4 x 6 inch photos to the edges of the paper by using the borderless printing feature Ink level indicator Know the approximate ink level of each print cartridge with the onscreen Ink Status window For information see View estimated ink levels Ink backup mode Continue printing with one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of ink For information see Ink backup mode Six ink upgradeable printing Enhance photo printing with a photo print cartridge purchased separately Special features eb 1 O E S Q 3 Get started e The printer at a glance e Buttons and lights e Paper trays e Print cartridges Ink backup mode The printer at a glance Click the links below to learn about the printer features Buttons and lights Paper trays
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45. er software update you download from the HP Web site does not update the HP Photosmart Software you might have installed on the computer For information about updating the HP Photosmart Software see the HP Photosmart Help Printer software 9 Maintenance Install print cartridges e Align print cartridges e Automatically clean print cartridges e Calibrate color e View estimated ink levels e Maintain the printer body e Remove ink from your skin and clothing e Manually clean print cartridges e Maintain print cartridges e Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When you need to replace print cartridges make sure you have the correct print cartridges for your printer and then install them in the print cartridge cradle e Print cartridge combinations e Selection numbers e Printing with one print cartridge e Installation instructions Y O dl Print cartridge combinations Choose the right cartridge combination Choose the best combination of cartridges for your print job e Everyday printing Use a black cartridge along with a tri color cartridge e Color photos Use a photo cartridge along with a tri color cartridge Always install the tri color print cartridge in the left side of the print cartridge cradle Install the black or photo print cartridge in the right side of the print cartridge cradle Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges look for the print c
46. errors 67 estimated ink level 62 Exif Print 26 F fast economical printing 47 G general everyday printing 48 grayscale printing 47 greeting card printing 39 H Hewlett Packard Company notices 2 HP Photosmart Software downloading 56 index card printing 34 ink low 76 Ink Status window 55 ink removing ink from skin and clothing 62 ink backup mode 18 input tray 13 installation program stops 68 installing print cartridges 57 iron on transfer printing 43 L label printing 35 letter printing 30 lights Power light 10 low ink 62 M maintenance print cartridges 64 printer 57 printer body 62 maximum dpi 50 O Order supplies 66 other document printing 28 output tray 14 P page order setting 46 paper guide 14 paper jam 78 Paper or other media ordering 66 paper tray folding paper tray 15 unfolding paper tray 12 paper trays input tray 13 output tray 14 paper type selecting 49 phone support period period for support 87 photo fix options 25 photo has unwanted border for small photo paper 82 photo paper storing and handling 26 photo print cartridge 25 Index photo printing borderless photos 21 photos with a border 23 saving money 27 photo printing problems verifying print settings 80 photos digital 25 do not print correctly 80 placing a call 87 postcard printing 33 poster printing 42 power light is flashing if an error message appears 71 if no error message appears 71 presentation prin
47. est page Automatically clean print cartridges If your printed pages are faded or if they contain ink streaks the print cartridges might be low on ink or might need to be cleaned For more information see View estimated ink levels If the print cartridges are not low on ink clean the print cartridges automatically To clean the print cartridges 1 Open the printer Toolbox 2 Click Clean the Print Cartridges 3 Click Clean and then follow the onscreen instructions If your documents are still faded after cleaning manually clean the print cartridge contacts eb S 1 1 A CAUTION Clean print cartridges only when necessary Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridge Calibrate color Perform a color calibration if the colors in photos that are printed with the photo print cartridge consistently look incorrect Before performing a color calibration align the print cartridges and then reprint the photo If the color is still incorrect perform a color calibration To calibrate color 1 Load Letter or A4 unused plain white paper in the paper tray 2 Verify that both a tri color print cartridge and a photo print cartridge are installed in the printer 3 Open the printer Toolbox 4 On the Device Services tab click the Align the Print Cartridges button The Align the Print Cartridges dialog box is displayed 5 Click the Align button The HP Printer pri
48. ettings that you want and then click OK The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image 7 Store and handle photo paper Follow these instructions to maintain the quality of HP brand photo paper 26 Print photos Storage e Keep unused photo paper in a sealed plastic bag Store the packaged photo paper on a flat surface in a cool place e When you are ready to print remove only the paper that you plan to use immediately from the plastic bag When you have finished printing return any unused photo paper to the plastic bag Do not leave unused photo paper in the paper tray The paper might start to curl which can reduce the quality of your photos Handling e Always hold photo paper by its edges Fingerprints on photo paper can reduce print quality e If the corners of the photo paper curl more than 10 mm 0 4 inch flatten the paper by putting it in the storage bag and then gently bending it in the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat Photo paper should be flat before it is printed on Save money when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos use HP Everyday Photo Paper and set the print quality to Normal HP Everyday Photo Paper is designed to create quality photos with less ink 72 O ojd e ls oa _ Z ou EZ NOTE For higher quality photos use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and set the print quality to Best or Maximum dpi Save money when pr
49. has tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FOC Rules These limits are designed bo provide reason able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generales uses and can rodiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may couse harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation IF this equipment does couse harmful interberance to radio or television reception which can be determined by tuming the equipment off and on the user is encouraged bo iry lo correct ihe interference by one or more of ih following measures Reorient ihe receiving antenna Increase ihe separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an oullet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TY technician for help For further information contact Manager of Corporate Product Regulations Hewlett Packard Company 3000 Hanover Street Polo Alta Ca 94304 650 857150 Modifications part 15 21 The FOC requires tha user to be notified that any changes or modifications made lo this device that are not expressly approved by HP may void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FOC Rules Oper
50. in the right side of the tray The side to be printed should face down and the adhesive strip should face up and toward the printer Carefully push the transparencies into the printer until they stop so that the adhesive strips do not catch on one another Lower the output tray Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the transparencies 2 z S e po Sa eb bs de e p K ou Print transparencies 37 UU ep e ep D o O E D ep Z Chapter 6 8 Lower the printer cover Print 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Printing Shortcuts tab 3 Inthe Printing Shortcuts list click Presentation Printing and then specify the following print settings e Paper Type Click More and then select an appropriate transparency film e Paper Size An appropriate paper size 4 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Use the What s This help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box Print brochures 38 Guidelines Open the file in a software program and assign the brochure size Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size on which you want to print the brochure Do not exceed the paper tray capacity 30 sheets of brochure paper Prepare to print 1 2 3 4 Do 8 Raise the printer cover Slide the paper guide all the way to the left Raise the output tra
51. instructions that are provided with the software program Otherwise follow these instructions 1 Open the photo in a software program that allows editing such as HP Photosmart Software 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 3 Click the Printing Shortcuts tab 24 Print photos 4 Inthe Printing Shortcuts list click Photo Printing with white borders and then select the following options e Print Quality Normal or Best Ef NOTE For maximum dpi quality go to the Features tab and then click Maximum dpi in the Print Quality drop down list e Paper Type An appropriate photo paper type e Paper Size An appropriate photo paper size e Orientation Portrait or Landscape 5 If necessary change the HP Real Life Technologies photo fix setting 6 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Use the What s This help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box HP Real Life Technologies photo fix HP Real Life Technologies enhance the quality of your printed photos In most cases you do not need to change the Basic default print setting The Basic setting sharpens the images that you print and improves the quality and clarity of low resolution images such as those downloaded from the Internet You can change the setting to Full if the images that you print are under exposed or over exposed contain dark areas or red eye or have colors that appear washed out You can al
52. int high quality documents including e Letters e Brochures e Transparencies y Q Le 0 52 Printing tips 8 Printer software e Make the HP Printer the default printer e Set the default print settings for all documents e Use the Printer Properties dialog box to select printing options e Use the What s This help to learn more about specific print settings e View the Ink Status window for the approximate ink level of each print cartridge e Download printer software updates for the latest features and improvements e5 pun 12 2 q e 72 Sn E ou Make the HP Printer the default printer You can set the HP Printer as the default printer to use from any software program This means that the HP Printer is automatically selected in the printer drop down list when you click Print from the File menu in a software program Windows 2000 users 1 On the Windows taskbar click Start point to Settings and then click Printers 2 Right click the HP Printer icon and then click Set as Default Printer Windows Vista users 1 On the Windows taskbar click Start and then click Control Panel 2 Click Printers 3 Right click the HP Printer icon and then click Set as default printer Windows XP users 1 On the Windows taskbar click Start and then click Printers and Faxes 2 Right click the HP Printer icon and then click Set as Default Printer Set default print setti
53. inting photos 27 6 Print other documents UU 2 5 ep e Ca D o O E D ep 7 2 3 4 E Documents Postcards Index cards CD DVD tattoos a Transparencies Brochures Greeting cards Booklets Posters Iron on transfers Printing tips Minimize your cost and effort while maximizing the quality of your printouts with printing tips Printer software Learn about the printer software Print e mail Guidelines Do not exceed the paper tray capacity 80 sheets of plain paper Prepare to print 1 Raise the printer cover Slide the paper guide all the way to the left Raise the output tray Place plain paper in the right side of the input tray The side to be printed on should face down Push the paper into the printer until it stops Lower the output tray 28 Print other documents 7 Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper 8 Lower the printer cover Print 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Printing Shortcuts tab 3 Inthe Printing Shortcuts list click General Everyday Printing or Fast Economical Printing and then specify the following print settings e Paper Type Plain paper e Paper Size An appropriate paper size 4 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Use the What s This help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box Print documents Guidelines For d
54. ion see Manually clean print cartridges 5 Ifthe print cartridge has the wrong selection number install a new print cartridge For more information see Installation instructions 6 Close the printer cover If the Power light is not flashing then the problem is fixed O c O O Y 2 3 O t E Print cartridge problems 75 Chapter 11 If the Power light is flashing visit HP Technical Support at www hp com support Print cartridge is faulty or not installed properly Cause The printer cannot print if the print cartridges are faulty or if they are not installed properly Solution To resolve the problem 1 Raise the printer cover 2 Do one of the following e If an error message is displayed on screen remove the print cartridge that is named in the error message Go to step 3 e Ifan error message is not displayed remove and reinstall each print cartridge and close the printer cover If the Power light is not flashing the problem is solved If the Power light is flashing go to step 4 3 Reinstall the print cartridge and close the printer cover For more information see Installation instructions If the Power light is not flashing the problem is solved If the Power light is flashing go to step 4 4 Manually clean the print cartridge 5 Reinsert the print cartridge in the printer and close the printer cover If the Power light is still flashing the print cartridge is faulty and must be replaced
55. ive this error message make sure that the USB cable is not greater than 3 meters approximately 9 8 feet in length EZ NOTE For best printing performance use a USB 2 0 compatible cable Installation problems If the software installation program stops or fails check the following topics for more information e Installation program stops e Unknown Device message displays e Printer name does not appear If you continue to have problems visit HP Technical Support at www hp com support Installation program stops Cause Ifthe installation program stops when it looks for new hardware one of the following issues is causing a communication problem e The USB cable is old or defective e Software such as an antivirus program is running e Another device such as a scanner is connected to the computer 68 Troubleshooting Solution To resolve the problem 1 Make sure that no USB devices other than the printer the keyboard and the mouse are connected to the computer Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable Make sure that the printer is connected directly to a USB port on the computer instead of through a USB hub If the installation program still does not locate the printer replace the USB cable and then continue to the next step Click Cancel and then restart the computer Turn the printer off and then disconnect the USB cable and power cord Quit any antivirus programs or other software programs that
56. k Start to restart the print service 4 Click OK to close the window Printer is stalled If the printer stalls while printing a document raise the printer cover and then disconnect the power cable from the back of the printer A CAUTION First check for any loose or broken parts in the printer If you find loose or broken parts go to www hp com support If there are no loose or broken parts follow these steps 1 If the printer still does not print 1 2 Check for and remove any obstacles such as packing tape or materials that prevent the print cartridges from moving back and forth Make sure the print cartridges are installed securely in the print cartridge cradle For more information see Installation instructions Make sure the tri color print cartridge is installed in the left side of the cradle and the black or photo print cartridge is installed in the right side of the cradle Check for and clear any paper jam For more information see Paper jam Lower the printer cover Connect the power cable to the back of the printer and then turn on the printer Select the topic below that best describes the problem e Paper jam e QOut of paper message e Printer is stalled If the printer still does not print shut down and then restart your computer O c O le Y 2 3 O t E Printer does not print ES j le c D 0 gt le le EL gt Q Chapter 11 Documen
57. kup mode Q O eb 0 eb D gt O o Get started Ink backup mode output Printing in ink backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts Installed print cartridge Result Black print cartridge Colors print as grayscale Tri color print cartridge Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black Photo print cartridge Colors print as grayscale EZ NOTE HP does notrecommend using the photo print cartridge for ink backup mode Exit ink backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to exit ink backup mode For information about installing a print cartridge see Installation instructions ho Q E 4 7 4 Q O Ink backup mode 19 4 Connect the printer The printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus USB cable EZ NOTE For best printing performance use a USB 2 0 compatible cable 2 fe 5 5 O O eb eb 27 D xe D _ For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable see the Setup Guide that came with the printer Ef NOTE A USB cable might not be packaged with your printer 20 Connect the printer 5 Print borderless photos Print photos The printer software offers several features that make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality Learn how to print photos Print a borderless photo Print a photo with a border Learn how to perform other photo printing tasks e Use the
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59. lets you print with a single print cartridge but it slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts Solution If you receive the ink backup mode message and two print cartridges are installed in the printer verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts the printer cannot detect that the print cartridge is installed To remove plastic tape from a print cartridge A Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are on the bottom and facing toward the printer and then carefully remove the plastic tape Remove plastic tape A CAUTION Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts Touching these parts will result in clogs ink failure and bad electrical connections Do not remove the copper strips They are required electrical contacts Paper problems To clear a paper jam or resolve other paper problems check the following topics Paper jam Printer does not feed paper Out of paper message Printer prints on multiple sheets at once O c O le Y 2 3 O t E Paper problems TE le c O 0 gt le le gt le Chapter 11 Paper jam 78 To clear a paper jam l 2 6 8 9 10 11 ES Remove the paper from the input tray If you are printing labels verify that a label did not become detached from the label shee
60. ll eventually appear To remove smudges stains or dried ink from the exterior 1 Turn off the HP Printer and then disconnect the power cord 2 Wipe the outside of the HP Printer with a soft cloth that has been lightly moistened with water A CAUTION Do not use any type of cleaning solution Household cleaners and detergents might damage the printer finish Keep all fluids away from the interior Do not lubricate the metal rod on which the print cartridge cradle slides Noise is normal when the cradle moves back and forth Remove ink from your skin and clothing Follow these instructions to remove ink from your skin and clothing Surface Remedy Skin Wash the area with an abrasive soap White fabric Wash the fabric in co d water and use chlorine bleach Color fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use sudsy ammonia Z CAUTION Always use cold water to remove ink from fabric Warm or hot water can set the ink into the fabric 62 Maintenance Manually clean print cartridges If the HP Printer is used in a dusty environment a small amount of debris can accumulate on the print cartridge contacts This debris can cause ink streaks on printed pages The problem can be corrected by manually cleaning the print cartridge contacts You need the following items to clean the print cartridges e Distilled water tap water can contain contaminants that can damage the print cartridge e Cotton swabs or other soft lint free material th
61. ly If you receive a message Stating there is a problem with a print cartridge follow the instructions in Print cartridge is faulty or not installed properly to resolve the problem Print cartridge carriage is stalled message If the printer stalls while you are printing a document follow the instructions in Printer is stalled O c O O Y 2 3 O t E Troubleshooting 67 j le c E O 0 gt le le EL gt Q Chapter 11 Print cartridge is in the wrong slot message If you receive this error message the print cartridge is installed in the wrong side of the print cartridge cradle Follow the instructions in Print cartridge is in the wrong slot message to resolve the problem Printing in ink backup mode message If you receive this error message follow the instructions in Printing in ink backup mode message Other error messages If you receive an error message follow these directions Out of paper message If you receive an out of paper message follow the guidelines in Out of paper message There was an error writing to USB port message The printer might not be receiving correct data from another USB device or USB hub Connect the printer directly to the USB port on the computer Two way communication cannot be established or Printer not responding message The printer might not be able to communicate with the computer if the USB cable is too long If you rece
62. mation see Replace print cartridges e Ifthe self test does not show a problem investigate other causes such as the image file or software program For additional print cartridge troubleshooting visit the HP Web site at www hp com support This section contains the following topics e Faded prints with ink streaks e Prints are faded e Blank pages print Faded prints with ink streaks Solution If your printed pages faded or if they contain ink streaks the print cartridges might be low on ink or might need to be cleaned For more information see View estimated ink levels and Automatically clean print cartridges Prints are faded Solution e Verify that neither of the print cartridges is low on ink For more information see View estimated ink levels If a print cartridge is low on ink consider replacing the print cartridge For the correct part numbers see the reference guide that came with the printer e Verify that a black print cartridge is installed If the black text and images on your printouts are faded you might be printing with only the tri color print cartridge Insert a black print cartridge in addition to the tri color print cartridge for optimal black print quality O c O O Y 2 3 O t E Print quality is poor 83 Chapter 11 e Verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges Remove plastic tape e Consider selec
63. ngs The HP Printer uses default print settings for all documents unless you specify other settings Printer software 53 Chapter 8 To save time when printing set the default print settings to options that you use often That way you do not have to specify the options every time you use the printer To change the default print settings 1 Double click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on the right side of the Windows taskbar y me O 0 e w O 2 Start 1 HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon The HP Solution Center is displayed 2 Inthe HP Solution Center click Settings point to Print Settings and then click Printer Settings 3 Make changes to the print settings and then click OK Printer Properties dialog box The printer is controlled by software that is installed on your computer Use the printer software also known as the printer driver to change the print settings for a document To change the print settings open the Printer Properties dialog box Ef NOTE The Printer Properties dialog box is also referred to as the Printing Preferences dialog box To open the Printer Properties dialog box 1 Open the file that you want to print 2 Click File click Print and then click Properties or Preferences The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed 54 Printer software EZ NOTE The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on the software program you are
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67. nstructions The paper or other media is correctly loaded in the paper tray The printer cover is closed The rear access door is attached Check the printer cable connection If your printer and computer are connected with a USB cable and the devices are not communicating with each other try the following Make sure the power cord is firmly connected to the printer and plugged into a power outlet Check the USB cable If you are using an older cable it might not be working properly If you experience problems the USB cable might need to be replaced Also verify that the cable does not exceed 3 meters 9 8 feet in length Check the connection from your printer to your computer Verify that the USB cable is securely plugged into the USB port on the back of your printer Make sure the other end of the USB cable is plugged into a USB port on your computer After the cable is connected properly turn your printer off and then on again If you are connecting the printer through a USB hub make sure the hub is turned on If the hub is on try connecting the printer directly to your computer Try connecting the USB cable to another USB port on your computer After you check the connections try restarting your computer Turn your printer off and then on again EZ NOTE For best printing performance use a USB 2 0 compatible cable Clear the print queue Cause When you start a print job it is sent to a list called the print queue
68. ntainer to protect your print cartridge To insert the print cartridge into the print cartridge protector A Slide the print cartridge at a slight angle into the protector and snap it securely in place 64 Maintenance To remove the print cartridge from the print cartridge protector 1 Press down and back on the top of the protector to release the print cartridge 2 Slide the print cartridge out of the protector A CAUTION Do not drop the print cartridge Dropping the print cartridge can damage it Printer Toolbox The printer Toolbox contains a number of useful tools to enhance the performance of the printer Use the printer Toolbox to perform the following tasks e Align print cartridges e Automatically clean print cartridges e Calibrate color e Print a test page e View estimated ink levels eb S c 1 To open the printer Toolbox 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Features tab and then click the Printer services button The Toolbox is displayed Printer Toolbox 65 10 Shop for ink supplies To find the print cartridge reorder number see the printed documentation that came with the HP Printer You can also use the software that came with the HP Printer to find out the reorder number for the print cartridge You can order print cartridges online from the HP Web site Additionally you can contact a local HP reseller to find out the correct print cartridge re
69. nts a test page 6 Inthe Calibrate Color section use the left and right arrows to select the corresponding numbered patch that best matches the background of the printed page 7 Click Continue and then follow the onscreen instructions Recycle or discard the test page Automatically clean print cartridges 61 ep D 5 O D Chapter 9 View estimated ink levels Follow these instructions to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that are installed in the printer EZ NOTE Ink from the cartridges is used in the printing process in a number of different ways including in the initialization process which prepares the device and cartridges for printing and in printhead servicing which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly In addition some residual ink is left in the cartridge after it is used For more information see www hp com go inkusage 1 Open the printer Toolbox 2 Click the Estimated Ink Level tab Ef NOTE Ifthe print cartridges were used before being installed in the printer or if they are not genuine HP cartridges or have been refilled the estimated ink levels will not appear on the Estimated Ink Level tab The Estimated Ink Level tab also contains print cartridge ordering information To view this information click the Print Cartridge Information button Maintain the printer body Because the HP Printer ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist ink smudges wi
70. nvironmental product stewardship program e Regulatory notices Printer specifications The HP Printer has the following specifications and requirements Physical specifications Printer dimension 143 5 mm high x 492 mm wide x 206 mm 414 mm extended deep 5 65 inches high x 16 9 inches wide x 8 12 inches 16 3 inches extended deep Printer weight without print cartridges 2 28 Kg 5 02 Ibs without print cartridges 2 36 Kg 5 20 Ibs with print cartridges Memory 384 KB integrated memory Minimum system requirements Software and system requirements are located in the Readme file Ef NOTE For best printing performance use a USB 2 0 compatible cable Paper tray capacity Plain paper sheets Up to 80 D le gt O e 3 Q e Paper size For a complete list of supported media sizes see the printer software Paper weights Letter Paper 65 to 90 g m 16 to 24 Ib Legal Paper 70 to 90 g m 20 to 24 Ib Envelopes 70 to 90 g m 20 to 24 Ib Cards Up to 200 g m 110 Ib index maximum Photo Paper Up to 280 g m 75 Ib index maximum Environmental product stewardship program Hewlett Packard is committed to providing quality products in an environmentally sound manner Design for recycling has been incorporated into this product The number of materials has been kept to a minimum while ensuring proper functionality and reliability Dissimilar materials have been designed to separate easil
71. o paper size Select this option to scale text and graphics to the paper size specified in the corresponding drop down list If parts of the document are still missing the printer settings might be overridden by the software program print settings Select the appropriate print settings from within the software program Envelope is printed at an angle 1 Slide the flap inside the envelope before loading it in the printer 2 Confirm that the paper guide fits firmly against the edge of the envelope 3 Reprint the envelope Document does not reflect the new print settings The printer settings might differ from the software program print settings Select the appropriate print settings within the software program If you continue to have problems If you continue to have problems after investigating the troubleshooting topics shut down your computer and then restart it If you still have questions after restarting your computer visit HP Technical Support at www hp com support For information about the support process see HP support O c O le Y 2 3 O t E If you continue to have problems 85 A HP support Ink cartridge warranty information e Support process e HP support by phone Ink cartridge warranty information The HP cartridge s warranty is applicable when the product is used in its designated HP printing device This warranty does not cover HP ink products that have been refilled remanufa
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73. open The printer is out of paper A problem exists with the printer such as a paper jam or a problem with a print cartridge For information about clearing a paper jam see Paper jam If an error message appears Read the error message that explains the problem and its solution If no error message appears Check the status of the printer by using the printer tools To gain access to the tools open the Printer Properties dialog box click the Features tab and then click the Printer services button Use the printer tools to perform the following tasks View estimated ink levels Clean the print cartridges Calibrate the printer Print a test page Perform other functions as needed Printer does not print If the printer does not print check the following topics for more information Verify the following Verify the following conditions if the printer is not printing Verify the following Check the printer cable connection Clear the print queue Printer is stalled If the printer still does not print The printer is connected to the power source The cable connections are secure O c O le Y 2 3 O t E Printer does not print 71 j le c E O 0 gt le le EL gt co Chapter 11 The printer is turned on The print cartridges are the correct print cartridges for the printer and are properly installed For more information see Print cartridges and Installation i
74. order number for your device and purchase print cartridges To order HP papers and other supplies go to www hp com buy supplies If prompted choose your country region follow the prompts to select your product and then click one of the shopping links on the page Ef NOTE At this time some portions of the HP Web site are available in English only NOTE Ordering print cartridges online is not supported in all countries regions If it is not supported in your country region contact a local HP reseller for information about purchasing print cartridges To order print cartridges from your desktop A Click the Shop for HP Supplies icon on your desktop to connect to HP SureSupply You will see a list of original HP printing supplies that are compatible with your device as well as options to conveniently purchase the supplies you need options vary by country region If you deleted this icon from your desktop click the Start menu point to the HP folder then click Shop for Supplies To order HP printing supplies through the HP Solution Center 1 In the HP Solution Center click Settings point to Print Settings and then click Printer Toolbox Ef NOTE You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog box In the Print Properties dialog box click the Services tab and then click Service this device 2 Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab 3 Click Ink Cartridge Ordering Information The ink cartridge reorder num
75. photo print cartridge for great colors and virtually grain free photos e Print an Exif Print formatted photo if you have Exif Print enabled software e Prevent photo paper from curling by following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines e Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to save money and ink when printing photos 2 O g e bs oa _ Ou To print borderless photos use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0 5 inch tab 10 x 15 cm with 1 25 cm tab The photo prints without borders on three sides and with a small border on the bottom edge that you tear off to make the photo completely borderless Guidelines e Use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0 5 inch tab 10 x 15 cm with 1 25 cm tab e Do not print borderless photos in ink backup mode Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer For more information see Ink backup mode e Open the file in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size that you want to use e For maximum fade resistance use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper e Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat For information about preventing photo paper from curling see the photo paper storage instructions e Do not exceed the paper tray capacity 15 sheets of photo paper Prepare to print 1 Raise the printer cover 2 Slide the paper guide all the way to the left 3 Raise the output tray and then remo
76. quality 49 print resolution 50 print settings 54 print speed 49 resizing documents 51 selecting a paper type 49 setting the page order 46 software 53 tips 45 transparencies 37 two sided printing 48 with one print cartridge 18 Printing Shortcuts tab 45 printing tips 45 problems with borderless documents for small photo paper with a tear off tab 82 R Real Life Technologies 25 recycle ink cartridges 89 regulatory notices declaration of conformity U S 93 removing ink from skin and clothing 62 resizing documents 51 S settings 54 Supplies ordering 66 T test page printing 45 Toolbox 65 transparency printing 37 troubleshooting borderless printing guidelines 80 borderless printing problems 80 document does not reflect new print settings 85 document prints slowly 74 envelope prints at angle 85 image prints at angle 81 ink streaks 83 installation program stops 68 misprinted document 84 multiple pages print at once 79 out of paper message 79 paper jam 78 parts of the document are missing or in wrong place 85 photo printing problems 80 poor print quality 83 95 print is faded 83 printer 67 printer does not feed paper 79 printer is not printing 71 printer is stalled 73 printer name does not appear 70 text and images are misaligned 85 unwanted border on photo 81 two sided printing 48 U Unknown Device message 69 updates downloading for software 56 HP Photosmart Software 56 USB co
77. raft documents use Fast Economical printing Save paper with two sided printing Do not exceed the paper tray capacity 80 sheets of paper 2 S e po Sn eb bs de re p T oO Prepare to print 1 2 3 4 Raise the printer cover Slide the paper guide all the way to the left Raise the output tray Place plain paper in the right side of the input tray The side to be printed on should face down Print documents 29 Chapter 6 ep e ep D o fo E D ep Z 5 Push the paper into the printer until it stops Ef NOTE Depending on the paper size the paper might extend over the edge of the tray 6 Lower the output tray 7 Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper 8 Lower the printer cover Print 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Printing Shortcuts tab 3 In the Printing Shortcuts list click General Everyday Printing and then specify the following print settings e Paper Type Plain paper e Paper Size An appropriate paper size 4 Select the following print settings e Print Quality if you want a print quality other than Normal e Print On Both Sides if you want to print on both sides of the paper For more information see Two sided printing 5 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Use the What s This help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties di
78. rinted pages with the printed side facing up ee E 7 Click Continue to print the even numbered pages To create a two sided document with a binding see Bound two sided documents General Everyday printing Use General Everyday printing to print documents quickly e Documents e E mail Print preview Use the print preview function to view a printout on your computer before printing a document If the printout does not look correct you can cancel the print job and adjust the print settings as needed To preview a printed document 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Features or the Color tab 3 Select the Show preview before printing check box y Q En Le 7 48 Printing tips Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Before the document prints a preview is displayed Do one of the following e Click OK to print the document e Click Cancel to cancel the print job Adjust the print settings as needed before printing the document Set a custom paper size Use the Custom Paper Size dialog box to print on a special paper size EZ NOTE This feature is not available for all paper types To define a custom paper size 1 2 3 ol ee a Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click the Features tab In the Size drop down list select Custom The Custom Paper Size dialog box is displayed In the Name box type a name for the
79. rmly against the edge of the cards 2 z S e po Sn eb bs de e p K ou Print greeting cards 39 UU ep e ep Sa D o O E D ep 7 Chapter 6 9 Lower the printer cover Print EZ NOTE If your software program includes a greeting card printing feature follow the instructions that are provided with the software program Otherwise follow the instructions below 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Features tab and then specify the following print settings e Print Quality Normal e Paper Type Click More and then select an appropriate card type e Size An appropriate card size 3 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Use the What s This help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box Print booklets Booklet printing automatically arranges and resizes the pages of a document so that when the document is folded into a booklet the page order is correct For example when a four page booklet is printed on both sides of the paper the pages are reordered and printed like this JAR Guidelines Do not exceed the paper tray capacity 80 sheets of paper Prepare to print 1 Raise the printer cover 2 Slide the paper guide all the way to the left 3 Raise the output tray 4 Place plain paper in the right side of the input tray The side to be printed on shoul
80. rt edge should point toward the printer Push the cards into the printer until they stop Lower the output tray 7 Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the cards p pa 8 Lower the printer cover Print 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Features tab and then specify the following print settings e Paper Type Click More click Specialty Papers and then select an appropriate card type e Print Quality Normal or Best e Size An appropriate card size 3 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK 2 z S e po Sn 5 qe o _ OW Use the What s This help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box Ef NOTE Ifan out of paper message is displayed see Out of paper message for help in resolving the problem Print postcards 33 Chapter 6 Print index cards and other small media Guidelines Do not exceed the paper tray capacity 20 cards Prepare to print 1 Raise the printer cover 2 Slide the paper guide all the way to the left 3 Raise the output tray and then remove all paper from the input tray 4 Place the cards in the right side of the input tray The side to be printed on should face down and the short edge should point toward the printer Push the cards into the printer until they stop Lower the output tray 7 Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the cards
81. s 1 Raise the printer cover G D r N or Q Gt eb D Q 12 Get started 4 Pull out the output tray extension and then unfold the output tray extension stop 5 Lower the printer cover Input tray The input tray holds paper or other media Input tray Lo da 0 q 9 Paper trays Chapter 3 Paper guide Print on different sizes of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left Output tray Printed pages are deposited in the output tray h Output tray Raise the printer cover and the output tray to load paper or other media Lower the printer cover and the output tray before printing To prevent paper from falling out of the output tray pull out the output tray extension and then unfold the output tray extension stop Output tray extension and extension stop O D 4 Q Lm D Q 14 Get started Fold the paper trays To fold the paper trays 1 Remove paper or other media from the paper trays 2 Raise the printer cover Fold the output tray extension stop and then push the output tray extension into the output tray po da ao par 7 O Paper trays Chapter 3 4 Raise the output tray 5 Raise the input tray 6 Reach underneath the input tray and then lift the tray until it locks into place 7 Lower the printer cover
82. seeeeas For small photo paper with a tear off tab ooccccoccccoocnccoconocononcnonnnononononononnnnnnnons Print CU AIO WS DOOL scissioni a ei niied aaide eiaeiiai piine eaii Document IS MISIE ssarerotonte diia Text and images are misaligned ccooccccoocnccnonocononnnonnnnonanononnnnnonononnnnnnonnnnonanononannnnnos Document is printed off center or at an angle oocccooccncccocnncnncccnnncnnnoncnnnnncnnnannnonarononnnnnos Parts of the document are missing or printed in the wrong place Envelope is printed at an angle cooocccccncocccccccccncnncnnncnnncncnncnoncnnnnnonnnonnrnnnnnnnnnnnnncnanennnonos Document does not reflect the new print settings oooooccccoconcnnnnocnnnnnncnnnononcnononanennnos If you continue to have problems ccccccoccccccnoccnnnonnccnncnnncnnnononcnnnnnnnnnnnonnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnrnnnnnrnnnnnns Contents A HP support Ink cartridge warranty InfOrMati0ON oooncccconnnccconnnonocnncnnnconononnnnnnnncnnonnnrnnnnrnnnnnnrnnnnnnrnnnnrnnnnneos 86 SUPPO DLOCO Srs ee root rico er eee nee peo en ee eee 86 HP SUD OOM DY PHONG escrit tac n 87 Phone support perliOd oocoooccccccccocncccncnncnoncncnnnconnnnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnenaninos 87 o A O O E diebo wa tteteaiuisetoraten teas 87 After the phone support periOd cooccccocccnccccncconcncconcncnncnncnnnnnonnnonnnnnonnnnnnnnononnncnnnnnonenenonos 87 B Technical information Printer o AP
83. setting 6 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK If you printed on photo paper with a tear off tab remove the tab to make the document completely borderless Use the What s This help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box Print photos with a border Guidelines e For maximum fade resistance use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper e Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat For information about preventing photo paper from curling see the photo paper storage instructions e Do not exceed the paper tray capacity 15 sheets of photo paper O ojd e ls Q r po oO Prepare to print 1 Raise the printer cover Slide the paper guide all the way to the left Raise the output tray and then remove all paper from the input tray Verify that the photo paper is flat Place the photo paper in the right side of the input tray The side to be printed on should face down and the short edge should point towards the printer Push the paper into the printer until it stops 7 Lower the output tray se AO dl Print photos with a border 23 Chapter 5 8 Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper _ Small photos a a me xe F le le 77 N Large photos 9 Lower the printer cover Print E NOTE If your software program includes a photo printing feature follow the
84. sing time will be longer 1 Verify that the computer hard disk space RAM and processor speed meet the system requirements The system requirements are listed in the Readme file that came with the printer 2 Make space available on the hard drive by deleting unwanted files 74 Troubleshooting Print cartridge problems If the printer slows down or cannot print there could be a problem with the print cartridge For more information check the following topics Incorrect or missing print cartridge Print cartridge is faulty or not installed properly Print cartridge is in the wrong slot message Low on ink Printing in ink backup mode message Incorrect or missing print cartridge Cause Ifthe correct print cartridges have not been installed or if the print cartridges are missing the printer cannot print Solution To verify and install the correct print cartridges 1 Open the printer cover 2 Read the selection number on the print cartridge label Selection number 3 Check the list of print cartridges that can be used in the printer a Open the printer Toolbox b Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab c Click the Print Cartridge Information button and view the list of print cartridge selection numbers The reference guide that came with the printer also shows the print cartridge selection numbers 4 Ifthe print cartridge selection number is correct try cleaning the print cartridge For more informat
85. so select the Off setting if you prefer to edit the image manually in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software 2 O ojd e bs Q r c ou To change the HP Real Life Technologies setting 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Features tab 3 Inthe HP Real Life Technologies Photo fix drop down list select the appropriate setting for the photo you are printing Photo print cartridge The photo print cartridge when used in conjunction with the tri color print cartridge provides virtually grain free photos It offers exceptional fade resistance for photos that are printed on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper The photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with your printer HP Real Life Technologies photo fix 25 y m xe r e le 0 Chapter 5 To install the photo print cartridge A To install the photo print cartridge remove the black print cartridge from the printer and then install the photo print cartridge in the right side of the print cartridge cradle 292 4 NOTE To learn how to install a print cartridge see Installation instructions To protect a print cartridge when it is not in the printer follow the Maintain print cartridges guidelines To use the photo print cartridge Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click the Printing Shortcuts tab In the Printing Shortcuts list click either Photo Printing Borderless or Photo
86. support HP support by phone e Phone support period e Placing a call e After the phone support period Phone support period One year of phone support is available in North America Asia Pacific and Latin America including Mexico To determine the duration of phone support in Europe the Middle East and Africa go to www hp com support Standard phone company charges apply Placing a call Call HP support while you are in front of the computer and the HP Printer Be prepared to provide the following information e Device model number located on the label on the front of the device e Device serial number located on the back or bottom of the device e Messages that appear when the situation occurs Answers to these questions i O o o gt N Q T e Has this situation happened before e Can you re create it e Did you add any new hardware or software to your computer at about the time that this situation began e Did anything else occur prior to this situation such as a thunderstorm device was moved etc After the phone support period After the phone support period help is available from HP at an additional cost Help may also be available at the HP online support Web site www hp com support Contact your HP dealer or call the support phone number for your country region to learn more about support options HP support by phone 87 B Technical information e Printer specifications e E
87. t prints slowly If the printer prints slowly there could be several reasons For more information check the following topics e Multiple software programs are open e Complex documents graphics or photos are printing e Best or Maximum dpi print mode is selected e Printer is in ink backup mode e Printer software is outdated e Computer does not meet system requirements Multiple software programs are open The computer resources are insufficient for the printer to print at its optimum speed To increase printer speed close all unnecessary software programs when printing Complex documents graphics or photos are printing Documents containing graphics or photos print more slowly than text documents Best or Maximum dpi print mode is selected The printer prints more slowly when Best or Maximum dpi is selected as the print quality To increase the printer speed select a different print quality mode Printer is in ink backup mode The printer might print more slowly if it is in ink backup mode For more information see Ink backup mode To increase the print speed use two print cartridges in the printer Printer software is outdated Outdated printer software might be installed For information about updating the printer software see Download printer software updates Computer does not meet system requirements lf your computer does not have enough RAM or a large amount of free space on the hard drive the printer proces
88. t while passing through the printer Turn off the printer Disconnect the printer power cord from the electrical outlet Remove the rear access door Press the handle to the right and then pull out the door Remove the paper jam from the back of the printer and then replace the rear access door securely If the paper jam cannot be removed from the back of the printer raise the printer cover remove the paper jam from the front of the printer and then lower the cover A CAUTION Remove the paper jam carefully as it is possible to damage the printer when removing paper from the front Reload paper in the input tray Reconnect the printer power cord to the electrical outlet Turn on the printer Reprint the document NOTE If paper jams occur frequently try using a heavier paper See Printer specifications for paper weight specifications Troubleshooting Printer does not feed paper Solution Try one or more of the following solutions e Reduce the number of sheets in the paper tray e Remove the paper from the paper tray and then reload it e Use a different type of paper Out of paper message Follow the appropriate steps for the condition that exists e Ifthe input tray contains paper e Ifthe input tray is empty If the input tray contains paper 1 Verify the following e A sufficient amount of paper is in the input tray at least ten sheets e The input tray is not overly full e The paper stack is to
89. the print cartridges e Open the Printer Properties dialog box click the Features tab and verify that the selected paper size matches both the paper size that the photo is formatted for and the size of the paper that is loaded in the printer e Verify that no problem exists with the source image For example if you are printing a scanned image verify that the image was not crooked when it was scanned e Verify that the software application you are using supports borderless printing For small photo paper with a tear off tab If the border appears below the tear off tab then remove the tab ch Wi le E O 0 gt le le p co 82 Troubleshooting Print quality is poor If you are having problems with print quality try the solutions in this section and observe the following guidelines e Replace refilled or empty cartridges e Check the device settings to make sure that the print mode and paper selection is correct for the paper and the task For more information see Select a paper type e Print and evaluate a self test For more information see Print a test page If the self test shows a defect try the following e Clean the print cartridges automatically For more information see Automatically clean print cartridges e If there are ink streaks in your prints clean the electrical contacts For more information see Manually clean print cartridges e Replace the print cartridge For more infor
90. the right side of the input tray The side to be printed on should face down Push the paper into the printer until it stops Lower the output tray Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper Lower the printer cover 42 Print other documents Print 1 2 5 PU 7 Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click the Features tab and then specify the following print settings e Paper Type Plain paper e Orientation Portrait or Landscape e Size An appropriate paper size Click the Advanced tab and then click Printer Features In the Poster Printing drop down list select the number of sheets for the poster Click the Select Tiles button Check that the number of tiles that are selected matches the number of sheets for the poster and then click OK Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Use the What s This help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box Print iron on transfers Guidelines Prepare to print 1 2 3 4 pi When printing a mirror image the text and the pictures are horizontally reversed from what is displayed on the computer screen Do not exceed the paper tray capacity 10 iron on transfers Raise the printer cover Slide the paper guide all the way to the left Raise the output tray and then remove all paper from the input tray Place the iron on transfer paper in the right side of the input tray
91. ting e Photo printing borderless e Photo printing with white borders e Fast Economical printing e Presentation printing e Two sided duplex printing You can also create your own printing shortcuts Create printing shortcuts In addition to the printing shortcuts that are available in the Printing Shortcuts list you can create your own printing shortcuts If you frequently print on transparency film for example you can create a printing shortcut by selecting the Presentation Printing shortcut changing the paper type to HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film and then saving the modified shortcut under a new name for example Transparency Presentations After creating the printing shortcut simply select it when printing on transparency film rather than changing the print settings each time To create a printing shortcut 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Printing Shortcuts tab 3 Inthe Printing Shortcuts list click a printing shortcut The print settings for the selected printing shortcut are displayed 4 Change the print settings to those you want in the new printing shortcut 5 Inthe Type new shortcut name here box type a name for the new printing shortcut and then click Save The printing shortcut is added to the list To delete a printing shortcut 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click the Printing Shortcuts tab In the Printing Shortcuts list click the printing shortcut that you
92. ting 52 print cartridge problems incorrect print cartridge 75 print cartridges aligning 60 cleaning automatically 61 cleaning manually 63 faulty 76 installing 57 low on ink 76 maintaining 64 not installed properly 76 ordering information 62 photo print cartridge 25 problem message 76 selection numbers 57 used with the printer 17 Print or ink cartridges ordering 66 print preview 48 print quality blank pages print 84 print queue clearing 72 print resolution 50 print settings changing 54 default settings 53 print speed 49 printer does not feed paper 79 printer features 8 printer is not printing 71 printer is stalled 73 printer maintenance 57 printer name does not appear 70 printer prints on multiple sheets atonce 79 printer properties 54 printer software downloading updates 56 printer specifications 88 printer Toolbox 65 printer troubleshooting 67 printing 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi 50 booklets 40 borderless photos 21 bound two sided printing 51 brochures 38 CD DVD tattoos 36 custom paper size 49 digital photos 25 documents 29 e mails 28 envelopes 32 Exif Print 26 fast economical 47 general everyday printing 48 grayscale 47 greeting cards 39 high quality 50 index cards and small media 34 iron on transfers 43 labels 35 letters 30 maximum dpi 50 multiple pages on single sheet 47 other documents 28 photos 21 photos with a border 23 postcards 33 posters 42 presentation printing 52 print preview 48 print
93. ting a higher print quality Blank pages print Solution e The protective piece of plastic tape might still be attached to the print cartridges Verify that the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges 1 Remove plastic tape The print cartridges might be out of ink Replace one or both empty print cartridges For more information see View estimated ink levels Document is misprinted If your document does not print correctly check the following topics to see how the issues might be resolved e Text and images are misaligned e Document is printed off center or at an angle e Parts of the document are missing or printed in the wrong place le c O 0 gt le le gt le 84 Troubleshooting e Envelope is printed at an angle e Document does not reflect the new print settings Text and images are misaligned If the text and images on your printouts are misaligned then align the print cartridges Document is printed off center or at an angle 1 Verify that the paper is correctly placed in the input tray 2 Verify that the paper guide fits firmly against the edge of the paper 3 Reprint the document Parts of the document are missing or printed in the wrong place Open the Printer Properties dialog box and confirm the following options Tab Setting Portrait or Landscape Verify the appropriate orientation Features Size Verify the appropriate paper size Scale t
94. to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality e Install the cartridge on or before the Install by date which is printed on the cartridge package e When you remove a photo print cartridge from the printer store it in a print cartridge protector to prevent the ink from drying out If you do not have a print cartridge protector you can use an airtight plastic container to protect your print cartridge For more information see Installation instructions e Keep all unused print cartridges in their original sealed packages until they are needed Store print cartridges at room temperature 15 to 35 C or 59 to 95 F e Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until you are ready to install the print cartridge in the printer If the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridge do not attempt to reattach it Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge ep D 5 D 5 O D A CAUTION Always turn the printer off with the Power button before you unplug the power cord or turn off a power strip This allows the printer to store the print cartridges properly When you store the printer always leave the active print cartridges inside the printer Print cartridge protector If you have purchased an HP photo print cartridge you can store it in the protector that comes with the print cartridge If you do not have a print cartridge protector you can use an airtight plastic co
95. tonseaceeateecustoniedaccssancustosasecedemseuereuscesebercoseceutseecect 88 Environmental product stewardship Program ccccccccseecceeeeeeeeseeeeeeesaeeeseeeseeeeaeeeseeeseeesaeesaes 88 BAS Cae apace sess stem Pe 89 o ee ee ee AP ee ee eee eee 89 Material safety data SheetS ooooonccicoconccconooocononncnononnnncnnononnnnnnnnnnnonnnnrnnonnrnnnnnnrnnnnnnncnnonnos 89 aa see AAA CI CP OPE E ile 89 HP inkjet supplies recycling prograM ccooccccocnccnccononnccncnononconnnnnncnnononcnonnnnnrnnnnnconannnnons 89 Energy CONSUMPION wictesuracecusixcsnsxtcieascueasanmerantinensbureanaadetsearesanatsiunieiesnnanaetevaraernmedadovarasantel 89 Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European A o A ee 90 o Regulatory NOCES siese OA ei atar 90 S FS ecient thee i k ater hen ee ee a ene 91 oy LED indicator stateMent cccccscscsessscscscsssscsesesesescecesssescsesescececeseseacsssesesceceeeseseseneneneaee 91 zj Notice tO USCIS iN KO 91 VCCI Class B compliance statement for users in JapaN oocccccocccccccnncccnnconcnncnncncnonnnnnos 92 Notice to users in Japan about the power COTO occoocccncccccncccccconcnocconcnoncnoncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnononnss 92 Toxic and hazardous substance table oocccconcccocccconcnconcnnononnnnncnnoncnnonenonnnnnnnncnnonrononcnnnns 92 HP 910 Printer declaration Of CONTOrMitY ccccoccccnccoccnccnoncnncnnnconononnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnonnnnnns 93 A see eee eae 94
96. uching the back of the input tray 2 Slide the paper guide so it fits firmly against the edge of the paper 3 Click Continue to resume printing If the input tray is empty 1 Load paper in the tray 2 Push the paper forward until it stops 3 Slide the paper guide so that it fits firmly against the edge of the paper 4 Click Continue to resume printing Printer prints on multiple sheets at once If the printer prints on multiple sheets at once check the following e Paper weight e Paper might be loaded improperly Paper weight The printer might print on multiple sheets of paper at once if the paper is under the recommended paper weight Use paper that is within the recommended specifications Paper might be loaded improperly The printer might print on multiple sheets of paper at once if the paper is loaded too far toward the back of the printer or if the paper guide is not positioned firmly against the paper Reload the paper into the paper tray pushing the paper until you feel resistance and then slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper stack The printer also might print on multiple sheets if different paper types are loaded in the printer For example photo paper might be mixed with plain paper Empty the paper tray and load only the paper type that is appropriate for the document that you are printing O c O O Y 2 3 O t E Paper problems 79 j le c D 0 gt le
97. using What s This help Use the What s This help to learn about the features that you see on the Printer Properties dialog box What s This help Use What s This help to learn more about the available printing options To use What s This help 1 Move the cursor over the feature that you want to learn more about 2 Click the right mouse button The What s This box is displayed 3 Move the cursor over the What s This box and then click the left mouse button An explanation of the feature is displayed Ink Status window The Ink Status window is displayed each time the printer prints a file The window displays the approximate ink level of each print cartridge To close the Ink Status window click Close Ef NOTE This feature might not be available in your operating environment Print cartridge information and ordering For print cartridge information and to link to HP s Web site for ordering print cartridges click the Print Cartridge Information button Displaying the Ink Status window If you do not want the Ink Status window to appear when you print select the Do not show this again check box in the lower left corner of the window If you previously chose not to show the Ink Status window but now want it to appear when you print follow these steps 1 For Windows 2000 click Start and then click Settings For Windows XP click Start and then click Printers and Faxes A list that includes the printers inst
98. ve all paper from the input tray 4 Verify that the photo paper is flat Print photos 21 Chapter 5 5 Place the photo paper in the right side of the input tray The side to be printed on should face down and the short edge should point towards the printer If you are using photo paper that has a tear off tab verify that the tab is pointing away from the printer in the input tray 6 Push the paper into the printer until it stops 7 Lower the output tray 8 Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper 9 Lower the printer cover y i lt Lo r e le 0 Print EZ NOTE If your software program includes a photo printing feature follow the instructions that are provided with the software program Otherwise follow these instructions 1 Open the photo in a software program that allows editing such as HP Photosmart Software 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click the Printing Shortcuts tab In the Printing Shortcuts list click Photo Printing Borderless and then select the following options e Print Quality Normal or Best pe EZ NOTE For maximum dpi quality go to the Features tab and then click Maximum dpi in the Print Quality drop down list e Paper Type An appropriate photo paper type e Paper Size An appropriate borderless photo paper size e Orientation Portrait or Landscape 22 Print photos 5 If necessary change the HP Real Life Technologies photo fix
99. y Place the paper in the right side of the input tray The side to be printed on should face down Push the paper into the printer until it stops Lower the output tray Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper Lower the printer cover Print other documents Print 1 2 3 4 Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click the Features tab Specify the following print settings e Print Quality Best e Paper Type Click More and then select an appropriate HP inkjet paper e Orientation Portrait or Landscape e Size An appropriate paper size e Two sided printing Manual For more information see Two sided printing Click OK to print Use the What s This help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box Print greeting cards Greeting cards Unfold prefolded cards and then place them in the paper tray For great results use HP Greeting Card Paper Do not exceed the paper tray capacity 20 cards Prepare to print 1 oo gt Ng Raise the printer cover Slide the paper guide all the way to the left Raise the output tray and then remove all paper from the input tray Fan the edges of the greeting cards to separate them and then align the edges Place the greeting cards in the right side of the input tray The side to be printed on should face down Push the cards into the printer until they stop Lower the output tray Slide the paper guide fi
100. y Fasteners and other connections are easy to locate access and remove using common tools High priority parts have been designed to access quickly for efficient disassembly and repair For more information visit HP s Commitment to the Environment Web site at www hp com hpinfo globalcitizenship environment index html This section contains the following topics e Paper use e Plastics e Material safety data sheets 88 Technical information e Recycling program e HP inkjet supplies recycling program e Energy consumption e Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union Paper use This product is suited for the use of recycled paper according to DIN 19309 and EN 12281 2002 Plastics Plastic parts over 25 grams are marked according to international standards that enhance the ability to identify plastics for recycling purposes at the end of product life Material safety data sheets Material safety data sheets MSDS can be obtained from the HP Web site at www hp com go msds Recycling program HP offers an increasing number of product return and recycling programs in many countries regions and partners with some of the largest electronic recycling centers throughout the world HP conserves resources by reselling some of its most popular products For more information regarding recycling of HP products please visit For more information regarding recycling of HP products please visit www

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