HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide English
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Contents 1 2 3 a b c Welcome ...............................................................................................................3 Find more information ............................................................................................3 What's in the box ...................................................................................................3 Printer overview .....................................................................................................
Environmental statements ...................................................................................44 Protecting the environment ...........................................................................45 Ozone production .........................................................................................45 Energy consumption .....................................................................................45 Paper use ......................................................................
1 Welcome Thank you for purchasing an HP Photosmart 8400 series printer! With this new photo printer you can print beautiful photos, save photos to a computer, and create fun and easy projects with or without a computer. You can even connect it to a network. Find more information The printer comes with the following documentation: ● ● ● ● Setup Guide: The HP Photosmart 8400 series Setup Guide explains how to set up the printer.
Chapter 1 Printer overview Front of printer 1. Camera port Use this port to connect a PictBridge™ digital camera to the printer, or to insert the optional HP Bluetooth® wireless printer adapter. 2. Out tray Lift this tray to load small media or to clear front paper jams. 3. Paper-width guide Adjust this guide to fit close to the edge of the paper in the Main tray. 4. Main tray Place plain paper, transparencies, envelopes, or other media in this tray for printing. 5.
(continued) Back of printer 1. Ethernet port Use this port to connect the printer to a network. 2. Power cord connection Use this port to connect the power cord included with the printer. 3. USB port Use this port to connect the printer to a computer or to an HP direct-printing digital camera. 4. Rear access door Remove this door to clear paper jams. Control panel 1. On Press this button to turn on the printer or put it into power save mode. 2.
Chapter 1 (continued) 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. the currently displayed photo, and to exit 9-up view mode. Menu Press this button to view the printer menu. Rotate Press this button to rotate the currently displayed photo. OK Press this button to answer questions on the printer screen, to select menu options, to enter 9-up view mode, and to play a video.
(continued) 4. 5. Print layout lights Indicate the current print layout. Memory card light – On—the memory card is inserted correctly – Off—no memory card is inserted – Flashing—HP Instant Share is being used or information is being transmitted between a memory card and the printer or computer Printer menu Press Menu to access the printer menu. If you are viewing a submenu, pressing Menu returns you to the main printer menu.
Chapter 1 Printer menu structure (continued) Top level menu Submenus/options Additional submenus/options Add frame Select pattern: Select color: Add color effect Choose color effect: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Black and white Sepia Antique Solarize Metallic Red filter Blue filter Green filter No effect (default) The color effect does not affect frames created with the Add frame option. Tools View 9-up Slide show Press OK to pause and unpause the slide show; press Cancel to stop the slide show.
Printer menu structure (continued) Top level menu Submenus/options Additional submenus/options Clean cartridges Continue to second level cleaning? ● ● Yes No Continue to third level cleaning? ● ● Yes No Align cartridges Bluetooth Device address Device address: (Some devices with Bluetooth wireless technology require you to enter the address of the device they are trying to locate. This menu option shows the device address.
Chapter 1 Printer menu structure (continued) Top level menu Submenus/options Additional submenus/options that know the device address can print to it. (You can set the Bluetoothequipped printer to be visible or invisible to other devices with Bluetooth wireless technology by changing this accessibility option.
Printer menu structure (continued) Top level menu Submenus/options Additional submenus/options Paper jams Paper Jam Help: (Select to see how to remove a paper jam) Camera connect Camera Connect Help: (Select to see where to connect a PictBridge compatible digital camera to the printer) Preferences SmartFocus Turn SmartFocus: ● ● Digital Flash Turn Digital Flash: ● ● Date/time On Off (default) Date/time stamp: ● ● ● Colorspace On (default) Off Date/time Date only Off (default) Choose color
Chapter 1 Printer menu structure (continued) Top level menu Submenus/options Additional submenus/options all appear on the same page (if enough space is available). You must let photos printed in passport photo mode dry for a week before they are laminated.
Paper information You can print photos and documents on a wide variety of paper sizes, from 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches) up to 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches), as well as on 216 mm (8.5 inch-wide) banner paper. Paper type How to load Tray to load ● 1. 2. Raise the Out tray. Load plain paper, photo paper, or transparencies print-side down. Check that the stack of paper is no higher than the top of the paper-length guide. Pull the Photo tray slider towards you until it stops.
Chapter 1 (continued) Paper type How to load Tray to load ● 1. Main input tray ● 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) photo paper Envelopes 2. 3. 4. Remove the Out tray by pushing in the buttons on each side and pulling the tray towards you. Load photo paper printside down. Load envelopes with the front-side down and with the flap on the left. Tuck the flaps inside the envelopes to avoid paper jams. Replace the Out tray. Pull the Photo tray slider towards you until it stops.
Caution Check that you are using the correct print cartridges. Also, note that HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. Damage that results from modifying or refilling HP cartridges is not covered by the HP warranty. For best print quality, HP recommends that you install all retail print cartridges before the date stamped on the box. Insert or replace the print cartridges Prepare the printer and cartridges 1.
Chapter 1 Insert or replace the print cartridges (continued) You must install all three cartridges in order for the printer to work as intended. Tip Ink-backup printing mode lets you keep printing even if one of the cartridges fails or runs out of ink. Remove the cartridge and close the main cover to enter ink-backup printing mode. The printer continues to print, but at a slower speed and with inferior print quality. A message reminds you that the printer is in ink-backup printing mode.
2 Printing with your new printer It's easy to print high-quality photos for yourself, family, and friends. This section provides you with a quick start to printing, as well as detailed instructions on using memory cards, selecting photos, and more. Quick start Printing photos is as easy as 1–2–3! Here's how you do it. Step 1: Getting ready to print 1. Inserting a print cartridge Loading paper 2. Install the print cartridges. See Print cartridge information. a.
Chapter 2 (continued) Step 2: Selecting photos Caution Inserting a memory card incorrectly can damage the card and the printer. For more information on memory cards, see Using memory cards. Selecting a photo 2. 3. Press Select Photos or to scroll through the photos on the card. Press Select Photos to select a photo that you want to print. A check mark appears in the left corner of the photo on the printer screen. For more information about selecting photos, see Selecting photos.
Inserting memory cards After you take pictures with a digital camera, remove the memory card from the camera and insert it into the printer. Caution Do not pull out a memory card while the Memory Card light is flashing. A flashing light means that the printer is accessing the memory card. Removing a memory card while it is being accessed may damage the printer and the memory card or corrupt the information on the memory card.
Chapter 2 4. more than one copy of the photo. A number indicating how many copies are to be printed appears next to the check mark. Press Cancel to decrease the number of copies by one. To select additional photos, repeat these steps. Deselect a photo 1. Press Select Photos or to navigate to the photo you want to deselect. 2. Press Cancel. Deselecting photos does not delete them from the memory card.
(continued) Connection type and what you need ● the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide. A computer with Internet access (to use HP Instant Share). Network This lets you... ● ● ● A CAT-5 Ethernet cable with RJ-45 plug. Connect your printer to the network by connecting the cable to the Ethernet port on the rear of the printer. For more information, see Connecting the printer to the network. ● ● ● PictBridge A PictBridge-compatible digital camera and a USB cable.
Chapter 2 installed or configured, a message prompts you through the required steps.
– – – This is on by default. If you do not want the printer to check for HP Instant Share collections automatically, select Off. • On makes the printer check for HP Instant Share collections at regular intervals. • Off keeps the printer from checking for collections. Remove collections lets you select received collections you want removed. Device name displays the network name of the printer. Reset HP Instant Share resets all HP Instant Share options to the defaults.
Chapter 2 Printing with a computer All HP photo printers come with the HP Image Zone software, which helps you do more with your photos than ever before. Use it to get creative with your pictures: edit them, share them, and create fun projects such as greeting cards. The HP Image Zone is only installed if you choose the Typical installation option. The Macintosh supports only a subset of the features of the HP Image Zone, as noted in the following table.
(continued) Software feature Where to find information Creative projects Windows: In the onscreen Help, click Use the HP Image Zone, then click Create projects. To do creative projects on Windows, start HP Image Zone, select one or more photos, then click the Projects tab. Think outside the photo album.
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3 Installing the software The printer comes with optional software you can install on a computer. This section describes the installation and includes installation troubleshooting tips. Installation After using the Setup Guide instructions to setup the printer hardware, use the instructions in this section to install the software. Windows users Macintosh users Important: Do not connect the USB cable until you are prompted. Important: Do not connect the USB cable until you are prompted.
Chapter 3 Installation troubleshooting If the printer software did not install successfully or if the printer and computer are not communicating properly after software installation, check this page for possible solutions. If you still need help, check the printer documentation or contact Customer Care. Check all cable connections between the printer and computer, and ensure you are using the most recent version of the printer software. The Found New Hardware Wizard opens but doesn't recognize the printer.
a Networking The instructions below describe how to install the HP Photosmart 8400 series printer in an ethernet (wired) network. A wired setup allows the printer to communicate to computers through a router, hub, or switch. Broadband Internet access is required in order to take full advantage of the printer feature set. Note For USB installation, see the setup instructions that came in the box.
Appendix a 1 Cable or DSL modem connecting the networked devices to broadband Internet access 2 A network access point (hub, switch, or router) into which all the devices are connected through ethernet cables Networked devices connect to each other through a central device. The most common types include: ● ● ● Hubs: A simple, inexpensive network device that lets several computers communicate with each other or share a common printer. Hubs are passive.
None of the other networked devices, including the printer, have direct access to the Internet. Some printer features, such as sharing photos directly from the printer over the Internet using HP Instant Share, do not work in this configuration. Ethernet network with broadband Internet access provided by a router The printer is connected to a router that acts as a gateway between the user network and the Internet.
Appendix a After you finish connecting the printer to the network, install the printer software. You cannot print from a computer until you do the software installation. ● ● Installing the printer software on a Windows computer Installing the printer software on a Macintosh Installing the printer software on a Windows computer Note Set up the printer as indicated in the setup instructions that came in the box.
b. 5. On the Specify Printer screen, enter the Hardware Address (MAC) number listed in the network configuration page in the Hardware Address (MAC) box. Example: 02bad065cb97 MAC stands for Media Access Control, a hardware address that identifies the printer on the network. c. Enter the IP Address listed in the network configuration page in the IP Address box , then click Next. Example: 169.254.203.151 d. When the Printer Found screen appears, select Yes, install this printer, then click Next. e.
Appendix a Note Some browsers may not work with the online registration. If you encounter problems, either try another browser or skip this step. 8. Select the printer in the Print dialog box. If the printer does not appear in the list, select Edit Printer List to add the printer. 9. In the Printer List window, click Add. 10. Select Rendezvous from the drop-down list. 11. Select the printer from the list, then click Add. That's it. You're done! To change a USB connected printer to a network connection 1.
Printing a network configuration page You can print a network configuration page from the printer without even being connected to a computer. The configuration page provides useful information regarding the printer IP address, network statistics, and other network settings. You can also display a summary of select network settings on the printer itself. To print a detailed network configuration page 1. 2. 3. 4. Press Menu on the printer. Select Tools, then press OK. Select Network, then press OK.
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b Support and warranty This section contains information about technical support and the printer warranty. Customer Care If you have a problem, follow these steps: 1. Check the documentation that came with the printer. – – – – – 2. 3. 4. Setup Guide: The HP Photosmart 8400 series Setup Guide explains how to set up the printer.
Appendix b Placing a call Call Customer Care while you are near the computer and printer. Be prepared to provide the following information: ● ● 38 Printer model number (located on the front of the printer). Printer serial number (located on the bottom of the printer).
● ● Computer operating system. Version of printer driver: – ● ● Windows PC: To see the printer driver version, right-click the HP icon in the Windows taskbar and select About. – Macintosh: To see the printer driver version, use the Print dialog box. Messages displayed on the printer screen or on the computer monitor.
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c Specifications This section lists the minimum system requirements for installation of the HP Photosmart printer software, and provides selected printer specifications. For a complete list of printer specifications and system requirements, see the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help. For information about viewing the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help, see Find more information.
Appendix c (continued) Category Specifications Environmental specifications Recommended during operation: 15–30° C (59–86° F), 20–80% RH Maximum during operation: 5–40° C (41–104° F), 15– 80% RH Storage temperature range: -30–65° C (22–149° F) Image file formats JPEG Baseline TIFF 24-bit RGB uncompressed interleaved TIFF 24-bit YCbCr uncompressed interleaved TIFF 24-bit RGB packbits interleaved TIFF 8-bit gray uncompressed/packbits TIFF 8-bit palette color uncompressed/packbits TIFF 1-bit uncompressed/
(continued) Category Specifications Envelopes No. 9, 98.4 x 225.4 mm (3.875 x 8.875 inches) No. 10, 105 x 240 mm (4.125 x 9.5 inches) A2 Invitation, 110 x 146 mm (4.375 x 5.75 inches) DL, 110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 inches) C6, 114 x 162 mm (4.5 x 6.4 inches) Custom 76 x 127 mm to 216 x 356 mm (3 x 5 inches to 8.5 x 14 inches) Transparencies and label sheets Letter, 216 x 280 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) A4, 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.
Appendix c (continued) Category Specifications 30 sheets of labels 25 transparencies, iron-on transfers, or photo paper Photo tray 25 sheets of photo paper Out tray 50 sheets of plain paper 20 sheets of photo paper, banner paper, or transparencies 10 cards or envelopes 25 sheets of labels or iron-on transfers Power consumption Printing: 15–45 W Idle: 5 W Off: 2 W Power cord model number Q0950-4476 Print cartridges HP Gray Photo (C9368A) HP Color Photo (C9369E) HP Tri-color (C8766E or C9363E) HP Black
Protecting the environment This printer has been designed with several attributes to minimize impact on our environment. For more information, go to HP's Commitment to the Environment website at www.hp.com/hpinfo/ globalcitizenship/environment/. Ozone production This product generates no appreciable ozone gas (O3). Energy consumption Energy usage drops significantly while in ENERGY STAR® mode, which saves natural resources and saves money without affecting the high performance of this product.
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Regulatory notices Hewlett-Packard Company This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ● ● This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Pursuant to Part 15.
