HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide English
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Contents 1 2 3 4 5 Welcome................................................................................................................3 Find more information.............................................................................................3 What's in the box....................................................................................................3 Printer overview......................................................................................................
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1 Welcome Thank you for purchasing an HP Photosmart 8100 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. Find more information The printer comes with the following documentation: ● ● ● ● Setup Guide: The HP Photosmart 8100 series Setup Guide explains how to set up the printer, install the printer software, and print your first photo.
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.
(continued) Back of printer 1 2 3 Power cord connection Use this port to connect the power cord included with the printer. USB port Use this port to connect the printer to a computer or to an HP direct-printing digital camera. Rear access door Remove this door to clear paper jams. Control panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide On Press this button to turn on the printer or put it into power save mode.
Chapter 1 (continued) 9 10 11 12 13 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. Navigation arrows Use these arrows to scroll through the printer menu options, position the crop box, and control the speed and direction of video playback.
(continued) 3 Paper tray lights – – 4 Photo tray light on—the Photo tray is engaged Main tray light on—the Main tray is engaged Memory card light – – – On—the memory card is inserted correctly Off—no memory card is inserted Flashing—information is being transmitted between the 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 (Press Navigation or to increase or decrease the photo brightness.) Add frame Select pattern: Select color: Add color effect Choose color effect: ● ● ● ● Black and white Sepia Antique 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 Device name Device name: (You can select a device name for the printer that appears on other devices with Bluetooth wireless technology when they locate the printer.) Passkey (Press Navigation to increase number by one; press Navigation to decrease the number. Press OK to move to next number.
Chapter 1 Printer menu structure (continued) Top level menu Submenus/options Additional submenus/options devices with Bluetooth wireless technology to enter the printer passkey) Reset Bluetooth options Reset Bluetooth options: ● ● Help Cartridges Yes No Print Cartridge Help: or to (Press Navigation scroll through the HP print cartridges available for the printer, then press OK to see how to insert the cartridge) Photo sizes Photo Sizes Help: to (Press Navigation or scroll through the available ph
Printer menu structure (continued) Top level menu Submenus/options Additional submenus/options Colorspace Choose colorspace: ● ● ● sRGB Adobe RGB Auto-select (default) The Auto-select default tells the printer to use the Adobe RGB colorspace, if available. The printer defaults to sRGB if Adobe RGB is not available. Passport photo mode Turn passport photo mode: ● ● On Off (default) Select Size: If you select On, the printer prompts you to select the passport photo size.
Chapter 1 Printer menu structure (continued) Top level menu Submenus/options Additional submenus/options Video enhancement Turn video print enhancement: ● ● Restore defaults On Off (default) Restore original factory preferences: ● ● Yes No Restores factory settings for all menu items except Select language and Select country/ region (under Language in Preferences menu) and Bluetooth settings (under Bluetooth in the main printer menu).
Paper information You can print on photo paper, plain paper, or small media such as index cards and envelopes. Load paper Paper type How to load Tray to load ● 1 2 Raise the Out tray. Load plain paper, photo paper, or transparencies printside 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. The Main light illuminates, meaning that paper from the Main tray will be used for the next print job.
Chapter 1 Load paper (continued) Paper type How to load Tray to load 1 ● ● 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) photo paper Envelopes 1 2 3 4 Remove the Out tray by pushing in the buttons on each side and pulling the tray towards you. Load photo paper print-side 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.
Use the correct print cartridges To print… Insert this print cartridge in the left stall Insert this print cartridge in the right stall Full-color photos HP Tri-color #343 or #344 HP Photo #348 Black-and-white photos HP Tri-color #343 or #344 HP Gray Photo #100 Sepia or antique photos HP Tri-color #343 or #344 HP Photo #348 Text and colored line drawings HP Tri-color #343 or #344 HP Black #339 Caution Check that you are using the correct print cartridge.
Chapter 1 Insert or replace the print cartridges (continued) Insert the cartridges 1 2 3 4 5 If you are replacing a cartridge, push down and pull outward on the cartridge stall cover to open it and then pull the cartridge out. Match the symbol on the cartridge label to the correct stall. Hold the cartridge with the label on top and slide it at a slight upward angle into the stall so the copper-colored contacts go in first. Push the cartridge until it snaps into place. Close the cartridge stall cover.
When you are not using a print cartridge (continued) improperly can cause the cartridge to malfunction. ➔ To insert a cartridge into the cartridge protector, slide the cartridge into the protector at a slight angle and snap it securely into place. Once you have inserted a cartridge into the cartridge protector, place it in the storage area located in the printer under the top cover.
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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 2 Install the print cartridges. See Print cartridge information. a Unpack a print cartridge and remove the tape.
Chapter 2 (continued) Step 2: Selecting photos Selecting a photo Step 3: Printing ➔ Press Print to print the selected photos. Printing photos Printing without a computer The HP Photosmart 8100 series printer lets you print amazing photos without even going near a computer. Using memory cards After you have taken pictures with a digital camera, you can remove the memory card from the camera and insert it into the printer to view and print your photos.
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 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 2 Press Select Photos Press Cancel. or to navigate to the photo you want to deselect. Deselecting photos does not delete them from the memory card. Printing selected photos You can print photos from a memory card or directly from a PictBridge or HP directprinting digital camera.
(continued) Connection type and what you need ● the printer with a USB cable, see the Start Here Booklet. A computer with Internet access (to use HP Instant Share). PictBridge A PictBridge-compatible digital camera and a USB cable. Connect the camera to the camera port on the front of the printer. Bluetooth The optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter.
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. See Installing the software.
(continued) Software feature Think outside the photo album. The HP Image Zone lets you use your digital photos for creative projects such as: ● ● ● Where to find information Macintosh: To do creative projects on a Macintosh, press and hold on the active HP Photosmart Menu in the Dock, then select HP Image Print from the pop-up menu. Select a creative printing option from the Print Style drop down menu. Onscreen instructions appear in the HP Image Print window.
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3 Installing the software Installing the software The printer comes with optional software you can install on a computer. 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.
4 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. – Start Here booklet: The HP Photosmart 8100 series Start Here booklet explains how to set up the printer and print your first photo.
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● ● Messages displayed on the printer screen or on the computer monitor. Answers to the following questions: – Has the situation you are calling about happened before? Can you recreate the situation? – Did you install any new hardware or software on your computer around the time that the situation occurred? Limited warranty statement The limited warranty statement is included separately in the box.
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5 Specifications This section lists the minimum system requirements for installing the HP Photosmart printer software, and provides selected printer specifications. For a complete list of printer specifications and system requirements, see the onscreen Help. For information about viewing the onscreen Help, see Find more information.
Chapter 5 (continued) Category Specifications TIFF 8-bit palette color uncompressed/packbits TIFF 1-bit uncompressed/packbits/1D Huffman Media sizes Photo paper 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inches) Photo paper with tab 10 x 15 cm with 1.25 cm tab (4 x 6 inches with 0.5 inch tab) Index cards 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inches) Hagaki cards 100 x 148 mm (3.9 x 5.8 inches) A6 cards 105 x 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8 inches) L-size cards 90 x 127 mm (3.5 x 5 inches) L-size cards with tab 90 x 127 mm with 12.5 mm tab (3.5 x 5 inches with 0.
(continued) Category Specifications Letter, 216 x 280 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) A4, 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.
Chapter 5 (continued) Category Specifications Idle: 5 W Off: 2 W Print cartridges HP Gray Photo (C9368A) HP Color Photo (C9369E) HP Tri-color (C8766E or C9363E) HP Black (C8767E) USB support Microsoft Windows 98, 2000 Professional, ME, XP Home, and XP Professional OS X 10.1 through 10.
Recycling program HP offers an increasing number of product return and recycling programs in many countries, and partners with some of the largest electronics recycling centers throughout the world. HP conserves resources by reselling some of its most popular products. This HP product contains lead in the solder, which may require special handling at the end of its life.
Declaration of conformity According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer’s name and address: Hewlett-Packard Company, 16399 West Bernardo Drive, San Diego, CA 92127-1899, USA Regulatory model number: SDGOA-0402 Declares that the product: Product name: Photosmart 8100 series (Q3399A) Model number(s): Photosmart 8150 (Q3399A) Power adapters: HP Part # Q0950-4476 (domestic) HP Part # Q0950-4476 (international) Conforms to the following product specifications: Safety: IEC 60950: 3rd Edition: 1
