HP Photosmart Pro B8300 series
HP Photosmart Pro B8300 series User's Guide
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Table of contents 1 Welcome Special features .................................................................................................................................... 2 Using this guide .................................................................................................................................... 3 Finding other resources for the product ...............................................................................................
4 Printing and loading media Selecting print media .......................................................................................................................... 28 Tips for selecting and using print media ............................................................................ 28 Understanding specifications for supported media ............................................................ 28 Understanding supported media sizes ..............................................................
Information tab ................................................................................................................................... 76 HP Instant Support ............................................................................................................ 76 Security and privacy .......................................................................................................... 77 To gain access to HP Instant Support ..............................................................
Placement of the text or graphics is wrong ........................................................................ 93 Check how the media is loaded ........................................................................ 93 Check the media size ........................................................................................ 93 Check margin settings ....................................................................................... 93 Check the page-orientation setting ..........................
Check the print cartridge contact pads .............................................................. 98 Resolving paper-feed problems ......................................................................................................... 99 Another paper feed problem is occurring ........................................................................... 99 Media is not supported for the printer or tray .................................................... 99 Media is not picked up from input tray .......
Printer specifications ........................................................................................................................ 128 Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................................. 131 11 Regulatory information FCC statement ................................................................................................................................. 134 Notice to Users in Korea .....................
1 Welcome Thank you for buying this HP Photosmart printer.
Special features This printer is equipped with several exciting features. 2 ● Digital photo printing – Print high-quality color and black-and-white photographs. ● Wide-format printing – Print on sizes up to 330 x 483 mm (13 x 19 inches) or A3+ borderless. ● Borderless printing – Use the entire page surface when printing photos and cards by using the borderless printing feature. Prints up to 330 x 483 mm (13 x 19 inches) or A3+ borderless.
Using this guide This guide includes the following sections: ENWW ● Getting started – Describes the printer parts and explains how to connect using a USB cable, how to install the printer software, how to connect to a network, and how to connect to an external print server. ● Using print cartridges and accessories – Explains how to use the print cartridges and how to install the optional duplex unit.
Finding other resources for the product You can obtain product information and further troubleshooting resources that are not included in this guide from the following resources: 4 ● Quick Start Guide – Provides instructions for setting up the printer and information about the warranty and safety issues. Included as a printed guide in the box with the printer. ● Readme file and release notes – Provides late-breaking information and troubleshooting tips. Included on the Starter CD.
2 Getting started This section contains the following information: ENWW ● Understanding the printer parts and functions ● Configuring the printer (Windows) ● Configuring the printer (Mac OS) ● Uninstalling the printer software ● Customizing the printer software setup program ● Installing other software 5
Understanding the printer parts and functions Front view (trays, cover, and print cartridge cradle) 6 7 6 1 Extendable input tray 2 Extendable output tray 3 Front manual feed paper guide 4 Front manual feed slot 5 Top cover 6 Print cartridge latch 7 Print cartridge cradle Chapter 2 Getting started ENWW
Front view (input tray) 1 Input tray lock 2 Small media guide 3 Paper width guide 4 Small media ejector Printer lights The printer lights provide visual cues about the status of the printer. For more information, see Printer lights reference.
4 Resume button and light 5 Power button and light Back view 6 5 4 3 2 5 8 1 Universal serial bus (USB) port 2 Rear access panel 3 Rear manual feed slot 4 Rear manual feed paper guide 5 Rear access panel release buttons 6 Power input Chapter 2 Getting started 1 ENWW
Configuring the printer (Windows) You can connect the printer directly to a computer, or you can share the printer on a locally shared network. NOTE You must have administrator privileges to install a printer driver in Windows 2000, Windows Server 2000, or Windows XP. Direct connection You can connect the printer directly to your computer with a USB cable.
NOTE If you have turned on the printer, do not turn off the printer or unplug the cable from the printer while the installation program is running. If you do so, the installation program will not finish. 1. In the Found New Hardware dialog box that provides the option for selecting a method to locate the driver, select the Advanced option and click Next. NOTE Do not allow the Found New Hardware wizard to perform an automatic search for the driver. 2.
Configuring the printer (Mac OS) You can use the printer with a single Macintosh computer using a USB cable, or you can share the printer among other users on a network. To install the software for a locally shared network or for a direct connection 1. Connect the printer to the computer with the USB cable or to the network with a network cable. 2. Insert the Starter CD into the CD-ROM drive, double-click the CD icon on the desktop, and then double-click the Setup icon.
To share the printer on a locally shared network When you connect the printer directly, you can still share the printer with other computers using a simple form of networking known as locally shared networking. Use this configuration only in small groups or when usage is low. The computer that is connected to the printer is slowed down when many users print to the printer.
Uninstalling the printer software To uninstall the software for Windows computers If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you must have administrator privileges to uninstall the printer software. 1. If the printer is connected directly to the computer using a USB cable, disconnect the printer. 2. Close any running applications. 3. From the Start menu, open the Control Panel. 4. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 5. Select the printing software that you wish to remove. 6.
Customizing the printer software setup program The Starter CD contains a utility that allows system administrators to create customized installation packages that can be launched silently. System administrators can then distribute a customized installation package by sharing it from a local or mapped network drive. To access the utility, select Customization Utility from the CD menu. A software installation package with the selected language and selected printer components will be created.
Installing other software ● Use HP Photosmart Essential to view and edit photos and image files in Windows. To install this software, insert the HP Photosmart Pro software CD, click the HP Photosmart Essential button on the CD browser menu, and select it from the list of software shown (see HP Photosmart Essential software). ● For the Linux driver, visit www.linuxprinting.org to download the software. For information about using Linux with HP printers, visit hp.sourceforge.net.
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3 Using print cartridges and accessories This section contains the following information: ENWW ● Using the print cartridges ● Installing the optional automatic two-sided printing accessory (duplex unit) 17
Using the print cartridges Supported print cartridges To print...
To install or replace a print cartridge 1. Turn on the printer, open the top cover, and lift the print latch. CAUTION The print cartridge carriage may be moving into its correct position. Be sure the print cartridge carriage is parked at the right-hand side of the printer before removing or installing print cartridges. 2. If you are replacing a print cartridge, grasp the installed print cartridge and slide it out of its cradle.
4. Hold the print cartridge with the copper contacts facing the printer, and then slide the print cartridge into the cradle. NOTE Depending on the cartridge size, they may not align with each other. If you have trouble inserting the print cartridge after lifting the carriage latch, verify the printer is on and wait a few seconds for the carriage to disengage before inserting the print cartridge. 5. Push down on the print cartridge latch until it snaps closed.
For Windows You can align the print cartridges from the Toolbox or the printer driver. 1. Load plain paper into the input tray (see Loading media in the input tray.) 2. Open the Toolbox from the Printer Propertiessettings. See Toolbox overview for more information. -orOpen the printer driver (see Changing print settings.) 3. Click the Printer Services tab (Toolbox) or Services tab (printer driver). 4. Click Align Print Cartridges and follow the onscreen instructions. For Macintosh 1.
3. Click the Printer Services tab (Toolbox) or Services tab (printer driver). 4. Click Clean Print Cartridges and follow the onscreen instructions. 5. If you still find a problem in the printout, repeat this cleaning process. 6. If there is still a problem in the printout, either the print cartridge is out of ink and should be replaced or the cartridge has a problem. Replace the cartridge if it is out of warranty or contact HP customer service. For Macintosh 1.
To store the print cartridge in the Print Cartridge Protector 1. Insert the print cartridge into the protector and snap it securely in place. 2. To remove the print cartridge from the protector, press down and back on the tab inside the protector to release the print cartridge, and then remove the print cartridge. Printing with a single print cartridge NOTE To place the printer in Ink-backup Printing Mode, remove the empty cartridge.
NOTE Printing from one print cartridge, rather than two, may be slower and the print quality may be affected. It is recommended to print with both print cartridges. If using only the Photo print cartridge, colors may not print correctly. For borderless printing, the tri-color print cartridge must be installed. Calibrating the color Whenever you replace a print cartridge, the printer automatically calibrates the colors to ensure the best printing quality.
Installing the optional automatic two-sided printing accessory (duplex unit) The printer can automatically print on both sides of a sheet of paper when a duplex unit is attached to the back of the printer. NOTE The duplex unit is an optional accessory that is available for the HP Photosmart Pro B8300 series printer. It may be purchased separately in some countries/regions (see HP supplies and accessories.) To install the duplex unit 1.
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4 Printing and loading media This section contains the following information: ENWW ● Selecting print media ● Loading media in the input tray ● Using the automatic paper-type sensor ● Changing print settings ● Understanding smart software features ● Printing digital photographs ● Printing borderless ● Printing in grayscale ● Printing panoramic photos ● Printing a document ● Printing with the front or rear manual feed slot ● Printing on various media types ● Printing on custom-siz
Selecting print media Your printer is designed to print on a variety of media types (such as photo paper, plain paper, envelopes, and transparencies) and sizes. The printer works well with most office paper types, and provides the best results on paper that accepts ink well. Always use media that conforms with the types, sizes, and weights listed in Understanding specifications for supported media. It is best to test a variety of media types before buying large quantities. Find a media type that works well.
Media size Input tray Front manual feed slot Rear manual feed slot Automatic twosided printing accessory (duplex unit) A3 297 x 420 mm (11.7 x 16.5 inches) A3+ 330 x 483 mm (13 x 19 inches) A4 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.69 inches) A5 148 x 210 mm (5.83 x 8.27 inches) A6 105 x 148 mm (4.13 x 5.83 inches) B4 257 x 364 mm (10.1 x 14.3 inches) B5 (JIS) 182 x 257 mm (7.17 x 10.2 inches) Banner A3 297 x 420 mm (11.7 x 16.5 inches) Banner A4 210 x 297.4 mm (8.27 x 11.69 inches) Banner Letter 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.
Media size Input tray Front manual feed slot Rear manual feed slot Automatic twosided printing accessory (duplex unit) 111 x 146 mm (4.37 x 5.75 inches) Envelope C5 162 x 229 mm (6.38 x 9.02 inches) Envelope C6 114 x 162 mm (4.49 x 6.38 inches) Envelope DL 110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 inches) Envelope Monarch 98.5 x 190.5 mm (3.88 x 7.5 inches) Executive 184.15 x 266.7 mm (7.25 x 10.5 inches) HP Greeting Card Envelope 111.25 x 152.4 mm (4.38 x 6 inches) Index card 76.
Media size Input tray Front manual feed slot Rear manual feed slot Automatic twosided printing accessory (duplex unit) Panorama 101.6 x 304.8 mm (4 x 12 inches) Photo 76.2 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches) Photo 88.9 x 127 mm (3.5 x 5 inches) Photo 101.6 x 152.4 mm (4 x 6 inches) Photo with tab 101.6 x 152.4 mm (4 x 6 inches) Photo 127 x 177.8 mm (5 x 7 inches) Photo 203.2 x 254 mm (8 x 10 inches) Photo 279.4 x 355.6 mm (11 x 14 inches) Photo 304.8 x 304.
Media size Input tray Front manual feed slot Rear manual feed slot Automatic twosided printing accessory (duplex unit) Statement 129.7 x 215.9 mm (5.5 x 8.5 inches) Super B 330 x 483 mm (13 x 19 inches) Tabloid 279.4 x 431.8 mm (11 x 17 inches) Borderless Photo Panorama A4 210 x 594 mm (8.27 x 23.39 inches) Borderless Photo Panorama 101.6 x 254 mm (4 x 10 inches) Borderless Photo Panorama 101.6 x 279.4 mm (4 x 11 inches) Borderless Photo Panorama 101.6 x 304.8 mm (4 x 12 inches) Borderless Photo 101.
Media size Input tray Front manual feed slot Rear manual feed slot Automatic twosided printing accessory (duplex unit) 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) Borderless Photo 279.4 x 355.6 mm (11 x 14 inches) Borderless Photo 304.8 x 304.8 mm (12 x 12 inches) Borderless Photo 88,9 x 127 mm (3.5 x 5 inches) Borderless Photo 10 x 15 cm 100 x 150 mm (3.93 x 5.9 inches) Borderless Photo 10 x 15 cm with tab 100 x 150 mm (3.93 x 5.9 inches) Borderless Photo A3 297 x 420 mm (11.7 x 16.
Media size Input tray Front manual feed slot Rear manual feed slot Automatic twosided printing accessory (duplex unit) 279 x 432 mm (11 x 17 inches) Custom Understanding supported media types All media support up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi for color printing and 1200 input dpi. This setting might temporarily use a large amount of hard disk space (400 MB or more) and will print more slowly. The following table lists the types of media you can use.
Media type Input tray and front and rear manual feed slots Manual duplex Auto duplex Borderless printing HP greeting cards HP photo greeting cards Other greeting cards Brochure papers HP brochure papers Other brochure papers Understanding supported media weights and capacities The following table provides information about the media weights and capacity that the paper paths can support.
36 Media Left and right margins Top margin Bottom margin Letter, Tabloid, A3, A3+, A4, A5, A6, B4, B5, Super B, Statement, Executive, Legal 3.2 mm (0.13 inch) 1.8 mm (0.07 inch) 14.2 mm (0.56 inch) Cards 3.2 mm (0.13 inch) 1.8 mm (0.07 inch) 14.2 mm (0.56 inch) Envelopes 3.2 mm (0.13 inch) 14.2 mm (0.56 inch) 14.2 mm (0.56 inch) Panorama media 3.2 mm (0.13 inch) 1.8 mm (0.07 inch) 14.2 mm (0.56 inch) Banner 3.2 mm (0.13 inch) 0 mm (0 inch) 0 mm (0 inch) Custom-sized media 3.
Loading media in the input tray This section explains how to load plain paper and standard media sizes and types into the input tray. Following are general guidelines for loading media into trays: ● If you are printing on thick or photo paper, you can use the rear manual feed slot. See Printing with the front or rear manual feed slot. ● If you are printing cards or envelopes, see Printing on cards and smaller-sized media and Printing on envelopes.
7. Lower the output tray to its horizontal position. HP 8. 38 Desk jet 9800 Extend the output tray if necessary.
Using the automatic paper-type sensor The automatic paper-type sensor automatically selects the print settings appropriate for the media in the printer, particularly when used with HP media. The sensor scans the first page of the loaded media, determines the media type, and selects the most suitable settings for your document, and then prints the document. NOTE If you know the media type, you can select the media in the Paper Type drop-down list.
Changing print settings You can change print settings (such as media size or type) from an application or the printer driver. Changes made from an application take precedence over changes made from the printer driver. However, after the application is closed, the settings return to the defaults configured in the printer driver. NOTE To set print settings for all print jobs, make the changes in the printer driver.
Understanding smart software features The printer driver provides the following smart software features. To access the printer driver, see Printing a document. NOTE Some features are only available in Windows. To find more information on a specific feature in the Windows printer driver, right-click the feature and select What's This? You can access some of these features from the Printing Shortcuts tab.
● Print in Sepia: Print images in a brownish tone to give them an antique look. On the Color tab, select the Print in Sepia check box. ● Print in Grayscale: Both black-and-white and color documents can be converted to grayscale. For Windows, on the Color tab, select the Print in Grayscale check box. For Macintosh, on the Paper tab and under the Color drop-down list, select Grayscale.
To print digital photographs 1. 2. Load the photo paper: ● If you are loading a stack of photo paper, see Loading media in the input tray. ● If you are printing one or just a few sheets, you can use the front manual feed slot. If you are printing on thick paper and desire a straight paper path, you can use the rear manual feed slot. If you are using either manual feed slot, load paper in a later step. ● If you are printing 4 x 6 inch photos, you can use the input tray or rear manual feed slot.
and color saturation, and stores it in the image's file. The printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image-specific enhancements, resulting in outstanding photographs. Printing Exif Print-enhanced photos requires: ● A digital camera that supports Exif Print ● Exif Print-enabled photo software To print Exif Print-enhanced photographs: 1. Open the file you wish to print using Exif Print-enabled photo software. 2. See Enhanced color printing for printing instructions.
Printing borderless Borderless printing lets you print to the edges of certain paper types and a range of standard paper sizes from 101.6 x 152.4 mm (4 x 6 inches) to 330 x 482.6 mm (13 x 19 inches), or A6 to A3+. NOTE Open the file in a software application and assign the image size. Make sure the size corresponds to the paper size on which you are printing the image. You can also access this feature from the Printing Shortcuts tab.
For Macintosh 1. Load the appropriate paper: ● If you are printing one or just a few sheets, you can use the front or rear manual feed slot. If so, continue with the steps below and load the paper in a later step. ● If you are using the input tray, see Loading media in the input tray. 2. Open the file you wish to print. 3. Click File, and then click Page Setup. 4. Select the borderless paper size and click OK. 5. Click File, and then click Print. 6. Open the Paper Type/Quality panel. 7.
Printing in grayscale The grayscale printing feature allows you to print high-quality, black-and-white photographs in shades of gray using a gray photo print cartridge. For Windows 1. Load the print media (see Loading media in the input tray). 2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. Click Color. 4. In the Print in grayscale drop-down list, click one of the following: 5. ● High quality: Use this option for high-quality printouts.
Printing panoramic photos This section contains information about printing panoramic photos that contain borders and photos that are borderless. Following are guidelines for printing panoramic photos: ● For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri-color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and photo print cartridges in the printer. ● To learn how to use the photo printing features, see Printing digital photographs.
3. 4. ENWW Set the following options as appropriate on the Features and Color tabs: ● Photo fix options ● Advanced color options ● Color management ● Grayscale quality Select any other desired print settings, and then click OK.
Printing a document The steps to print a document vary depending on the software program. In general, follow this procedure to print a document. NOTE You can also access this feature from the Printing Shortcuts tab. Open the printer driver, select the Printing Shortcuts tab, and select the feature from the What do you want to do? drop-down list. 1. Open the file you wish to print. 2. Click File, and then click Print. 3. To print with the printer's default print settings, click OK or Print.
Printing with the front or rear manual feed slot If you are printing one or just a few photos, envelopes, or sheets of paper, you can use the front manual feed slot and leave your regular media in the input tray. The rear manual feed slot uses a straight paper path and is designed for printing single sheets on thick paper (up to 280 g/m2) like cardstock and photo paper. For information on media types and sizes supported by the manual feed slots, see Understanding specifications for supported media.
Loading the front manual feed slot NOTE If there are any printouts on the output tray, remove them before using the front manual feed slot. 1. Extend the output tray. 2. Slide the paper guide to the left to its outermost position. 3. Lift the clear plastic flap and insert the media into the narrow opening between the output tray and the plastic flap. Insert up to 10 sheets of paper or 5 cards or envelopes, print-side down into the right side of the slot until the media stops.
Loading the rear manual feed slot ENWW 1. Before you load the paper, adjust the paper guide to the size of paper you are printing by aligning it with the appropriate icon below the rear manual feed slot. 2. Insert a single sheet of paper print-side up into the left side of the rear manual feed slot. The printer grips the paper. 3. Press the Resume button to proceed with printing. If you are printing more than one page, press the Resume button after inserting each sheet of paper.
Printing on various media types NOTE Use HP media for optimum print quality. These media types are specifically designed to work with your printer. See HP supplies and accessories for ordering information. If you are printing transparencies, HP recommends removing each transparency as it prints and setting it aside to dry. For Windows 1. Load the print media (see Loading media in the input tray). 2. Open the printer driver (see Printing a document). 3. Click the Features tab. 4.
Printing on custom-sized paper NOTE The paper width must be between 76.2 and 330.2 mm (3 and 13 inches); the paper length must be between 127 and 1,270 mm (5 and 50 inches) For Windows 1. Load the print media (see Loading media in the input tray). 2. Open the printer driver (see Printing a document). 3. Click the Features tab. 4. Select Custom in the Size drop-down list. If you are using Windows XP or Windows 2000, type a name and click Save. 5.
Printing on envelopes NOTE If you are printing one or just a few envelopes, you can use the front manual feed slot. See Printing with the front or rear manual feed slot. Avoid using envelopes that have clasps or windows; have thick, irregular, or curled edges; are shiny or embossed; or are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged. 1. Raise the output tray and remove any media from the input tray. 2.
7. ENWW c. Click File and then click Print. d. Change any other desired print settings and click Print. When you have finished printing, remove the remaining media: a. Raise the output tray. Press the input tray lock and extend the tray. b. Remove the media and reload the desired media into the input tray (see Loading media in the input tray).
Printing on cards and smaller-sized media NOTE If you are printing on thick paper (such as cardstock), you can use the rear manual feed slot. See Printing with the front or rear manual feed slot. If you wish to print to the edge of the cards, see Printing borderless. 58 1. Raise the output tray and remove any media from the input tray. 2.
6. Lower the output tray. 7. For Windows: a. Open the printer driver (see Printing a document). b. Click the Features tab. c. Select the size of the cards from the Size drop-down list. For instructions on printing custom-sized cards, see Printing on custom-sized paper. d. Select the paper type from the Paper Type drop-down list. e. Change any other desired print settings and click OK. f. Print your file. For Macintosh: a. Click File, and then click Page Setup. b.
b. Press the input tray lock and extend the tray. a b 60 c. Close the small media guide by moving it 90˚ counterclockwise. d. Eject the media by pulling out the small media ejector. e. After removing the media, push the small media ejector back to the original position. f. Reload the desired media into the output tray (see Loading media in the input tray).
Printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper You can 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 the printed page. For Windows 1. Load the appropriate paper (see Loading media in the input tray). 2. Open the printer driver (see Printing a document). 3. Click the Features tab. 4. Select the number of pages you want to appear on each sheet of paper from the Pages Per Sheet drop-down list. 5.
Printing booklets Booklet printing automatically arranges and resizes the pages of a document so when the document is folded into a booklet, the page order is correct. Performing manual booklet printing For Windows 1. Load the appropriate paper (see Loading media in the input tray). 2. Open the printer driver (see Printing a document). 3. Click the Features tab. 4. On the Two-sided printing drop-down list, select Manual. 5. Select Flip Pages Up to change the page orientation, if desired. 6.
For Macintosh ENWW 1. Load the appropriate paper (see Loading media in the input tray). 2. Click File, and then click Print. 3. Open the Two-Sided Printing panel. 4. Select Print Both Sides. 5. Select the desired binding orientation by clicking the appropriate icon. 6. Change any other desired print settings and click Print.
Printing posters You can enlarge your document from a single page to multiple tiles that can be pasted together into a poster. You can use this feature to enlarge a single-page document to many tiles depending on the size of your document. NOTE You can also access this feature from the Printing Shortcuts tab. Open the printer driver, select the Printing Shortcuts tab, and select the feature from the What do you want to do? drop-down list. For Windows 1.
Printing banners You can print large images and bold, oversized fonts on continuous feeds of paper. Following are some guidelines for printing banners: ● Use HP banner paper for great results. ● Remove any perforated strips from the banner paper before loading it in the input tray. ● Input tray capacity: up to 20 continuous sheets. For Windows 1. Load the appropriate media (see Loading media in the input tray). Make sure the unattached edge is on top of the paper stack pointing towards the printer.
Printing labels Following are guidelines for printing labels: ● Use only paper labels that are designed specifically for your printer. ● Use only full sheets of labels. ● Verify that the labels are not sticky, wrinkled, or pulling away from the protective backing. ● Do not use plastic or clear labels. The ink will not dry on these labels. ● Input tray capacity: up to 20 continuous sheets. For Windows 1. Fan the edges of the label sheets to separate them, and then align the label edges. 2.
Printing iron-on transfers Following are guidelines for printing iron-on transfers: ● Use HP iron-on t-shirt transfer paper for great results. ● When printing a mirror image, the text and pictures are horizontally reversed from what appears on the computer screen. ● Input tray capacity: up to 20 sheets. ● Iron-on transfers are available in Windows only. To print iron-on transfers ENWW 1. Load iron-on transfer paper in the input tray print-side down (see Loading media in the input tray). 2.
Printing on both sides (duplexing) This section contains guidelines and procedures for printing on both sides of the media. Guidelines for printing on both sides of the paper ● Always use media that conforms to the printer specifications. See Understanding specifications for supported media for sizes and types of media supported by the duplex unit. For unsupported media types, print on both sides manually. ● Increasing the dry time may prevent ink smudges when printing on both sides.
For Windows 1. Load the appropriate paper (see Loading media in the input tray). 2. Open the printer driver (see Printing a document). 3. Click the Features tab. 4. On the Two-sided printing drop-down list, select Manual. 5. Select Flip Pages Up to change the page orientation, if desired. 6. Select a booklet layout from the Booklet Layout drop-down list, if you want one. 7. If you are using the manual feed slot, select Manual Feed in the Paper Source drop-down list.
NOTE The duplex unit is an optional accessory that is available for the HP Photosmart Pro B8300 series printer. It may be purchased separately in some countries/regions (see HP supplies and accessories.) To make automatically printing on both sides the default setting for your printer, see Changing print settings. You can also access this feature from the Printing Shortcuts tab. Open the printer driver, select the Printing Shortcuts tab, and select the feature from the What do you want to do? dropdown list.
ENWW 5. Select the desired binding orientation by clicking the appropriate icon. 6. Change any other desired print settings and click Print.
Cancelling a print job You can cancel a print job using one of the following methods: 72 ● Control panel: Press the Cancel button. This will clear the job that the printer is currently processing. It does not affect jobs waiting to be processed. ● Windows: Double-click the printer icon that appears in the lower right corner of the computer screen. Select the print job, and then press the Delete key on the keyboard.
5 Using the Toolbox This section contains the following information: ENWW ● Toolbox overview ● Printer Status tab ● Information tab ● Printer Services tab ● Using the HP Printer Utility (Macintosh) 73
Toolbox overview The Toolbox provides status and maintenance information about your printer. It also provides access to documentation and online help tools for solving printer problems. NOTE The Toolbox is available for Windows only. For Macintosh, see Using the HP Printer Utility (Macintosh). To open the Toolbox: 74 1. Click the Start menu. 2. Select the Printer and Faxes settings. 3. Right-click the HP Photosmart Pro B8300 series icon, and select Printer Preferences.
Printer Status tab The Printer Status tab displays ink level information for each print cartridge and also printer status. The printer selection drop-down list lets you select the printer you wish to use with the Toolbox utilities. It lists printers that are compatible with the Toolbox. The status window displays messages related to current printer status, such as Printing job, Top cover open, and Print cartridge empty. ENWW Click this button... To...
Information tab Use the Information tab to register the printer and display printer hardware information. This tab also provides access to online troubleshooting through HP Instant Support, as well as information about your printer usage, using the printer, troubleshooting, and contacting HP. Click this button... To... myPrintMileage Access the myPrintMileage Web site and your printer usage information. You must have Internet access to perform this operation.
Helps you manage and forecast printer supplies usage. ● Self diagnostic testing for your device Runs a diagnostic test of your device. Select Printer on the Self Help menu on the Instant Support page to start diagnosing the devices. HP Instant Support checks the computer, and a list of configured devices appears.
To use myPrintMileage, you must have the following: ● Toolbox (Windows) installed ● Internet connection ● Device connected NOTE HP recommends that you enable myPrintMileage to send data for three to six months to allow a meaningful amount of data to accumulate on the myPrintMileage Web site. To use the Print accounting features, you must register for the service through the myPrintMileage site.
ENWW ● Aligning the print cartridges ● Cleaning the print cartridges ● Understanding the printer lights ● Ordering printing supplies through the Toolbox Information tab 79
Printer Services tab The Printer Services tab provides utilities that help you maintain and test your printer. You can align and clean your print cartridges, or print a demo page. 80 Click this button... To... Align Print Cartridges Align the print cartridges. See Aligning the print cartridges for more information. Clean Print Cartridges Clean the print cartridges. See Cleaning the print cartridges for more information. Calibrate Color Balance color tints on printed pages.
Using the HP Printer Utility (Macintosh) The HP Printer Utility contains tools to calibrate the printer, clean the print cartridges, print a test page, print a configuration page for the printer, and find Web site support information. Opening the HP Printer Utility 1. Double-click the Macintosh HD icon on the desktop. 2. Select Applications, select Utilities, and then select HP Printer Selector. 3. Select Photosmart Pro B8300 series and click Launch Utility.
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6 Troubleshooting This section contains the following information: ENWW ● Troubleshooting tips and resources ● General troubleshooting tips ● Printing a demo page ● Printing a diagnostics page ● Resolving printing problems ● Poor print quality and unexpected printouts ● Resolving paper-feed problems ● Troubleshooting installation issues ● Clearing jams ● Resolving photo printing problems ● Resolving borderless printing problems ● Resolving banner printing problems ● Resolving au
Troubleshooting tips and resources ● For a paper jam problem, see Clearing jams. ● For paper-feed problems, such as the paper skew, see Resolving paper-feed problems. Some printer problems can be resolved by resetting the printer. To reset the printer 84 1. Press the Power button to turn off the printer. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the printer. 3. Wait about 20 seconds, and then reconnect the power cord. 4. Press the Power button to turn on the printer.
General troubleshooting tips Ensure the following: ENWW ● Power light is on and not blinking. When the printer is first turned on, it takes approximately 45 seconds to warm up. ● Make sure the printer is in the Ready state. If lights are on or blinking, see Printer lights reference. ● No error messages appear on the computer screen. ● Power cord and other cables are working and firmly connected to the printer.
Printing a demo page Printing a demo page without being connected to a computer verifies whether the printer is set up correctly. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on. 2. Press and hold the Resume button for a few seconds. The printer prints a demo page.
Printing a diagnostics page This page is useful to HP Technical Support if you have a printer problem. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on. 2. Press and hold the Power button, press the Resume button four times, and then release the Power button. The printer prints a diagnostic page. NOTE You can also print a diagnostics page from the printer driver. Right-click the printer icon. Select Printing Preferences. On the Services tab, click Print Configuration Page.
Resolving printing problems Printer shuts down unexpectedly Check power and power connections Make sure the printer is connected firmly to a functioning alternating current (AC) power outlet. See Printer specifications and Declaration of Conformity for voltage requirements. Check printer vents The printer vents are located on the sides of the printer. If the vents are covered and the printer overheats, the printer automatically turns off.
Check printer setup for network environment Ensure the correct printer driver and printer driver port are being used. For more information about network connections, see Configuring the printer (Windows), Configuring the printer (Mac OS), or the documentation provided by your network vendors. Check any personal firewall software installed on the computer The personal software firewall is a security program that protects a computer from intrusion.
The printer is rejecting the pen Poor contact between the print cartridges and print cartridge cradles may cause the pen to be rejected. When this occurs, try cleaning the electrical contacts on the print cartridges and print cartridge cradles: 90 1. Remove the print cartridge from the printer (see Inserting the print cartridges). 2. Clean the electrical contacts on the print cartridge cradle with a dry cotton swab.
3. Carefully clean the electrical contacts on the print cartridge with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. CAUTION To prevent damage to the electrical contacts, you should wipe the contacts only once. Do not wipe the ink nozzles on the print cartridge. 4. Reinstall the print cartridge. Printer takes a long time to print Check the system configuration Make sure the computer meets the minimum system requirements for the printer. See Printer specifications and Declaration of Conformity.
Blank page printed Check for empty print cartridges If you are printing text and a blank page prints, the print cartridges might be empty. See Inserting the print cartridges. If the Toolbox is installed, check the ink levels of the print cartridges from the Estimated Ink Level tab. You may be printing in Ink-backup Printing Mode. The printer enters Ink-backup Printing Mode when one of the print cartridges is empty or removed. Replace the missing print cartridge with a new one.
Check the print location and length of USB cable High electromagnetic fields (such as those generated by USB cables) can sometimes slightly distort printouts. Move the printer away from the source of the electromagnetic fields. Also, it is recommended that you use a USB cable that is less than 3 meters (9.8 feet) long to minimize the effects of these electromagnetic fields.
Poor print quality and unexpected printouts This section provides solutions to print quality problems.
Check the type of media loaded in the printer ● Make sure the tray supports the type of media you have loaded. See Understanding specifications for supported media. ● Make sure you have selected the tray in the printer driver that contains the media you want to use. See Changing print settings. Check rollers in the printer The rollers in the printer might be dirty, causing lines or smudges to appear on your printout.
Check the margin settings ● If you are using a computer running Windows, make sure the Minimize Margins option is not selected. See Changing print settings. NOTE You can also access this feature from the Printing Shortcuts tab. Open the printer driver, select the Printing Shortcuts tab, and select the feature from the What do you want to do? drop-down list. ● Increase the margins in your document. For more information, see the documentation included with your software application.
Check the paper type setting When printing on transparencies or other special media, select the corresponding media type in the printer driver. See Printing on custom-sized paper. Check the print cartridges If lines in the text or image are broken or do not print properly, one or more of the ink cartridges may have run out of ink or are defective. Print a diagnostics page to review the performance of the print cartridges (see Printing a diagnostics page).
Colors do not line up properly Check the print cartridges The print cartridges are automatically aligned when a cartridge is replaced. However, you might notice improvement in the print quality by performing the alignment procedure yourself. See Using the print cartridges. Check the graphics placement Use the zoom or print preview feature of your software to check for gaps in the placement of graphics on the page.
Resolving paper-feed problems This section provides solutions to common paper-feed problems. ● Another paper feed problem is occurring For information on resolving jams, see Clearing jams. Another paper feed problem is occurring Media is not supported for the printer or tray Use only media that is supported for the printer and the tray being used. See Understanding specifications for supported media.
Troubleshooting installation issues This section provides solutions to common installation problems. ● Problems printing an alignment page ● Problems installing software Problems printing an alignment page When print cartridges are installed or replaced, the printer automatically prints an alignment page to align the cartridges. This process takes about seven minutes, and once complete, the alignment page may be discarded after it is printed.
Clearing jams Use the following methods to locate and clear a paper jam. For information on how to avoid jams, see Tips for avoiding paper jams. NOTE To prevent jammed paper from tearing off inside the printer, try to grasp jammed paper with both hands and exert even pressure on both sides while pulling the paper towards you. WARNING! Be sure to turn off the printer and unplug it before performing this procedure. Clearing a paper jam while printer parts are moving could cause injury. ENWW 1.
102 3. Remove the rear cover from the duplex unit (if installed), remove any paper, and replace the rear cover. If the paper jam is not visible by removing the rear cover, remove the duplex unit to locate the jam. 4. Lift up the output tray and remove any jammed paper from the input tray.
5. Open the top cover. The print cartridge carriage should return to the right side of the printer. If the carriage does not return to the right side, turn off the printer, and then move the carriage to the right. Pull any jammed paper towards you. CAUTION Do not reach into the printer when the printer is on and the print cartridge carriage is stuck. After you clear the jam, close all covers, turn on the printer (if you turned it off), and press the Resume button.
Resolving photo printing problems Also see Poor print quality and unexpected printouts for additional troubleshooting information. ● Make sure you are printing on the correct side of the media ● Load media print-side down in the input tray and front manual feed slot. ● Load media print-side up in the rear manual feed slot. ● Check the print settings 1. Open the printer driver (see Printing a document). 2.
Resolving borderless printing problems ● Check the print settings 1. Open the printer driver (see Printing a document). 2. On the Features tab (Windows) or the Paper Type/Quality panel (Macintosh), check the following settings: ● Verify that the paper size specified in the driver matches the size of the paper loaded in the input tray. ● Select the appropriate paper type. Streaks appear in a light portion of a printout If streaks appear in a light portion approximately 63.6 mm (2.
Resolving banner printing problems ● Make sure the paper is loaded correctly ● Unfold and refold the paper when several sheets feed into the printer at once. ● Make sure the unattached edge of the banner paper stack is on top and facing the printer. ● Verify that the correct paper for banner printing is used. Check the print settings 106 1. Open the printer driver (see Printing a document). 2.
Resolving automatic two-sided printing problems NOTE You can print on both sides manually for unsupported media types. See Performing manual duplexing. ● Paper jam occurs inside the duplex unit See Clearing jams for instructions. ● ● Option for printing on both sides cannot be selected ● Make sure the duplex unit is installed on the printer. Right-click the printer icon. Select Properties. From the Device Settings tab, select Duplex Unit. Verify that the duplex unit is installed.
Resolving network printing problems If you are having difficulties printing to a shared network printer, try the following suggestions. ● If the Resume button is blinking, press it and wait a few seconds for printing to start. ● If printing does not resume, open the printer's top cover and check for a paper jam. See Clearing jams. ● Make sure the printer is turned on and the top cover is closed. ● Make sure the rear access panel or duplex unit is correctly installed and locked into place.
7 Printer lights reference The printer lights indicate printer status and are useful for diagnosing printing problems. This section contains information about the printer lights, what they indicate, and what action to take if necessary.
Understanding the printer lights Printer light indication Explanation and recommended action Left and right print cartridge lights. The left print cartridge light indicates tri-color print cartridge status; the right print cartridge light indicates photo or black print cartridge status. The print cartridge lights can be on or blinking in combination with the Power light and Resume light behaviors listed in this table. Printer lights cycle. ● On: Print cartridge is low on ink or out of ink.
Printer light indication Explanation and recommended action Power light on, Resume light blinks. Check for one of the following conditions: Power light off, Resume light blinks. Power and Resume lights blink together at same time. Power and Resume lights blink, Left and right print cartridge lights on. All printer lights blink together. ENWW ● Printer is waiting for special media to dry. Press the Resume button if you do not want to wait. You can change the dry time in the printer driver.
Printer light indication Explanation and recommended action Power and Resume lights on. Check for one of the following conditions: Left print cartridge light on, Power light on. Right print cartridge light on, Power light on. Left and right print cartridge lights on, Power light on. ● Make sure the top cover is closed. ● Make sure the rear access panel or duplex unit is correctly installed and locked into place. Tri-color print cartridge is low on ink or out of ink.
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8 HP supplies and accessories To order HP supplies and accessories from the HP World Wide Web, visit: ● www.hpshopping.com (U.S.) ● www.hpshopping.ca (Canada) ● www.hp.com/eur/hpoptions (Europe) ● www.hp.com/paper (Asia/Pacific) You can also order printing supplies using the Toolbox.
Ordering printing supplies through the Toolbox The Toolbox lets you order print cartridges directly from your computer. There are three requirements to use this feature: ● The Toolbox must be installed on your computer (supported on Windows only). ● The printer must be connected to your computer with a USB cable. ● You must have Internet access. To order directly through the Toolbox: 1.
Accessories Following is a list of printer accessories.
Supplies Following is a list of printer supplies. To order supplies online, go to: ● www.hpshopping.com (U.S.) ● www.hpshopping.ca (Canada) ● www.hp.com/eur/hpoptions (Europe) ● www.hp.com/paper (Asia/Pacific) NOTE The availability of printer supplies varies by country/region. Print cartridges Use only the replacement cartridges that have the same cartridge number as the print cartridge you are replacing. See Supported print cartridges.
Media Sizes 10 x 30 cm (4 x 12 inches), panorama 297 x 420 mm (11.7 x 16.5 inches), A3 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 11 inches), A 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inches), borderless HP Colorfast Photo Paper, Glossy 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 11 inches), A 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.69 inches), A4 HP Advanced Photo Paper, Glossy 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 11 inches), A 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.69 inches) Inkjet papers Media Sizes HP Bright White Paper 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.69 inches), A4 297 x 420 mm (11.7 x 16.
Media Sizes HP Address Labels, 25.4 x 66.67 mm (1 2 5/8 inches) 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 11 inches), A HP Shipping Labels, 50.8 x 101.6 mm (2 x 4 inches) 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 11 inches), A HP Shipping Labels, 84.6 x 101.6 mm (3 1/3 x 4 inches) 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 11 inches), A HP Note Cards 152.4 x 203.2 mm (6 x 8 inches) HP Note Cards (with content CD) 152.4 x 203.2 mm (6 x 8 inches) HP Note Cards (with Disney friends) 152.4 x 203.2 mm (6 x 8 inches) HP Holiday Photo Cards 101.6 x 203.
9 Customer support and warranty The information in this section suggests solutions to common problems. If your printer is not operating properly and the suggestions in this guide do not solve your problem, try using one of the following support services to obtain assistance.
Obtaining electronic support You can obtain support from HP from the following electronic sources: ● Web Visit the printer Web site on hp.com for the latest software, product, operating system, and support information: http://www.hp.com/support/. ● Toolbox (Windows) The Toolbox provides easy, step-by-step solutions to common printing problems. See Using the Toolbox.
HP Instant Support HP Instant Support is a Web-based tool that provides product-specific services, troubleshooting tips, and information about your printer's ink and media usage. You must have an Internet connection to use HP Instant Support. To access HP Instant Support, open the Toolbox and click HP Instant Support on the Information tab. NOTE HP Instant Support Web pages are dynamically created. Do not bookmark this site; always access it from the Toolbox.
HP Telephone Support During the warranty period, you may obtain assistance from the HP Customer Care Center. ● Before you call ● Telephone support numbers Before you call To assist our Customer Care Center representatives to serve you better, prepare the following information before calling. 1. Print the printer diagnostics page. See Printing a diagnostics page. If the printer does not print, get the following information ready: ● model number and serial number (check the back of the printer.
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Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement HP product Duration of limited warranty Software Media 90 days Printer 1 year Print or Ink cartridges Until the HP ink is depleted or the “end of warranty” date printed on the cartridge has been reached, whichever occurs first. This warranty does not cover HP ink products that have been refilled, remanufactured, refurbished, misused, or tampered with. Accessories 1 year unless otherwise stated A. Extent of limited warranty 1.
10 Printer specifications and Declaration of Conformity This section contains the following information: ENWW ● Printer specifications ● Declaration of Conformity 127
Printer specifications Print Method Drop-on-demand thermal inkjet printing Fast Draft Fast Normal Normal Best Black Text 30 ppm 8.7 ppm 8.0 ppm 0.6 ppm Color Text 20 ppm 7.5 ppm 6.0 ppm 1.5 ppm Full Page Color 8.0 ppm 2.5 ppm 1.9 ppm 0.5 ppm Photo Paper, bordered, 4 ink 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inches) Color Photo 0.4 ppm 0.6 ppm 0.9 ppm 1.5 ppm Photo Paper, borderless, 6 ink 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inches) Color Photo 0.5 ppm 0.8 ppm 1.1 ppm 2.
Envelopes: US No. 10 (4.12 x 9.5 inches), US A2 Invitation (4.37 x 5.57 inches), US Monarch (3.87 x 7.5 inches), European DL (110 x 220 mm), C5 (162 x 229 mm), C6 (114 x 162 mm) Index Cards: US Index card (4 x 6 inches), US Index card (5 x 8 inches), A6 card (105 x 148.5 mm) Labels: US Labels (8.5 x 11 inches), A4 Labels (210 x 297 mm) Custom size: 89.9 x 146.05 mm (3.54 x 5.75 inches) to 330.2 x 1,270 mm (13 x 50 inches) Media Handling Recommended Media Weight Input tray: Up to 19 mm (0.
Operating Environment Operating temperature: 5˚ to 40˚C (41˚ to 104˚F) Recommended operating conditions: 15˚ to 30˚C (59˚ to 95˚F) Storage temperature: –40˚ to 60˚C (–40˚ to 140˚F) Relative humidity: 20 to 80% RH non-condensing Noise levels per ISO 9296: Sound power LwAD: 6.
Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer's Name: Manufacturer's Address: Hewlett-Packard Singapore (Pte) Ltd Imaging and Printing Manufacturing Operation Singapore, 60 Alexandra Terrace, #07-01, The Comtech, Singapore, 118502 declares, that the product Product Name: Regulatory Model Number (1): Product Number: HP Deskjet 9800, HP Deskjet 9800d HP Deskjet 9803, HP Deskjet 9803d HP Deskjet 9808, HP Deskjet 9808d HP Deskjet 9860/9868 HP Pho
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11 Regulatory information ENWW ● FCC statement ● Miscellaneous regulatory information ● Environmental product stewardship program ● Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union 133
FCC statement The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (in 47 cfr 15.105) has specified that the following notices be brought to the attention of users of this product. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Miscellaneous regulatory information LEDs classification Regulatory model number For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a Regulatory Model Number. The Regulatory Model Number for your product is SNPRC-0405. This regulatory number should not be confused with the marketing name (e.g., HP Photosmart Pro B8300 series) or product numbers (e.g., C8492A or C8492B).
Environmental product stewardship program Hewlett-Packard encourages customers to recycle used electronic hardware, HP original print cartridges, and rechargeable batteries. HP 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 easily.
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered service mark of the U.S. EPA. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, HP has determined this product meets ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. For more information on ENERGY STAR® guidelines, go to the following Web site: http://www.energystar.
English Français Évacuation des équipements usagés par les utilisateurs dans les foyers privés au sein de l'Union européenne La présence de ce symbole sur le produit ou sur son emballage indique que vous ne pouvez pas vous débarrasser de ce produit de la même façon que vos déchets courants.
Index Symbols/Numerics 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi 42, 43, 45 A accessories ordering information 115 automatic paper-type sensor 39 automatic two-sided printing accessory advantages of using 70 installing 25 troubleshooting 107 using 69 B banners, printing 65 black or photo print cartridge lights illustration 7 booklet printing 62 borderless printing description 41 printing 45 troubleshooting 105 C Cancel button 72 cancelling print job 72 cards, printing 58 ColorSmart III 42 custom-sized paper, printing cust
loading in input tray 37 loading transparencies 37 ordering supplies 115 printing on cards 58 printing on custom-sized paper 55 printing on envelopes 56 printing on HP media 54 printing on transparencies 54 printing on various types 54 supported sizes 28 supported types 34 supported weights and capacities 35 tips for selecting and using 28 memory, included 129 minimize margins 41 minimum margins 35 myPrintMileage accessing via Toolbox 76 description 77 Web site 77 O operating system requirements 130 output
S small media ejector 7 small media guide description 7 using 56, 58 smart software features 41 software changing current print settings 50 changing default print settings 40 customizing setup program 14 HP photo imaging software 44 installing in Macintosh 11 other software, installing 15 printer driver 9 printer driver features 41 smart software features 41, 128 system requirements 130 uninstalling 13 specifications operating environment 130 power consumption 129 power requirements 129 printer 127 printer
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