HP Photosmart 8400 series User's Guide English
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Paper use This product is suited for the use of recycled paper according to DIN 19309. Plastics Plastic parts over 24 grams (0.88 ounces) are marked according to international standards that enhance the ability to identify plastics for recycling purposes at the end of the printer life. Material safety data sheets Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) can be obtained from the HP web site at www.hp.com/go/msds. Customers without Internet access should contact Customer Care.
Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Welcome ...............................................................................................................3 Printer parts ...........................................................................................................4 Available accessories ............................................................................................8 Printer menu ..........................................................................................................
Error messages ...................................................................................................57 Paper errors .................................................................................................57 Print cartridge errors .....................................................................................58 Memory card errors ......................................................................................61 Proof sheet errors ............................................
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. This guide primarily explains how to print without connecting a computer. To learn how to print from a computer, install the printer software and view the onscreen Help. For an overview of using a computer and the printer together, see Printing from a computer.
Chapter 1 After you have installed the HP Photosmart printer software on a computer, you can view the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help: ● ● Windows PC: From the Start menu, select Programs (in Windows XP, select All Programs) > HP > Photosmart 320, 370, 7400, 7800, 8100, 8400, 8700 series > Photosmart Help. Macintosh: Select Help > Mac Help in the Finder, then select Library > HP Photosmart Printer Help. Printer parts Front of printer 1.
(continued) 9. Top cover Lift this cover to access the print cartridges and the print cartridge storage area, and to clear paper jams. 10. Printer screen Use this screen to view your photos and menu options. 11. Memory card slots Insert memory cards here. 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.
Chapter 1 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 6 Select Photos Use this button to select the currently displayed photo or video frame for printing. Cancel Press this button to deselect photos, to exit a menu, or to stop an action you have requested. Zoom Press this button to enter Zoom mode and zoom in on 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.
(continued) Indicator lights 1. On light – On—the power is on – Off—the printer is in power-save mode 2. Paper tray lights – Photo tray light on—the Photo tray is engaged – Main tray light on—the Main tray is engaged 3. Status light – On (Green)—the power is on and the printer is not printing – Off—the printer is in power-save mode – Flashing green—the printer is busy printing – Flashing red—the printer requires attention 4. Print layout lights Indicate the current print layout. 5.
Chapter 1 Available accessories There are several accessories available for the HP Photosmart 8400 series printer that enhance its convenience. The appearance of the accessories may vary from what is shown. Accessory name Description Supplement the printer paper capacity with a 250-sheet tray and spend less time monitoring your print jobs. (Model: Q3447A) This accessory may not be available in all countries/regions. 250-sheet paper tray Print on both sides of a page.
Printer menu Press Menu to access the printer menu. If you are viewing a submenu, pressing Menu returns you to the main printer menu. To navigate the printer menu: ● Press Navigation or to scroll through the menu options displayed on the printer screen. Menu items that are not accessible are grayed out. ● Press OK to open a menu or select an option. ● Press Cancel to exit the current menu.
Chapter 1 Printer menu structure (continued) Top level menu Submenus/options Additional submenus/options ● ● 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 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.) 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.
Chapter 1 Printer menu structure (continued) Top level menu Submenus/options Additional submenus/options ● Reset Bluetooth options Reset Bluetooth options: ● ● Help Memory cards (The printer does require users of other devices with Bluetooth wireless technology to enter the printer passkey) Low (The printer does not require users of other devices with Bluetooth wireless technology to enter the printer passkey) Yes No Memory Card Help: (Select to see information about supported memory cards) Cart
Printer menu structure (continued) Top level menu Submenus/options Additional submenus/options 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 colorspace: ● ● ● sRGB Adobe RGB Auto-select (default) The Auto-select default tells the printer to use the Adobe RGB colorspace, if available.
Chapter 1 Printer menu structure (continued) Top level menu Submenus/options Additional submenus/options Tray select Select which paper tray to use: ● ● ● Paper detect Auto paper detect: ● ● Preview animation On (default) Off Turn video print enhancement: ● ● Restore defaults On (default) Off Turn preview animation: ● ● Video enhancement Front (default when rear tray not installed) Rear Ask each time (default when rear tray is installed) On Off (default) Restore original factory preferences
2 Getting ready to print Before you can begin printing, there are three easy procedures you should become familiar with: ● ● ● Loading paper Inserting print cartridges Inserting memory cards You must load paper and insert a print cartridge before inserting a memory card. Loading paper Learn how to choose the right paper for your print job and how to load it into the correct tray for printing. Choosing the right paper For a list of available HP inkjet paper, or to purchase supplies, go to: ● ● ● ● www.
Chapter 2 Loading your paper Paper loading tips: ● ● ● ● 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. Before loading paper, slide out the paper-width and length guides to make room for the paper. After loading paper, adjust the guides to fit close to the edges of the paper without bending the paper. Load only one type and size of paper at a time.
(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 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.
Chapter 2 Use the correct print cartridges To print… Insert this print cartridge in the left stall Insert this print cartridge in the middle stall Insert this print cartridge in the right stall Full-color photos HP Photo #99 HP Tri-color #95 or #97 HP Gray Photo #100 Black-and-white photos HP Photo#99 HP Tri-color #95 or #97 HP Gray Photo #100 Sepia or antique photos HP Photo #99 HP Tri-color #95 or #97 HP Gray Photo #100 Text and colored line drawings HP Photo #99 HP Tri-color #95 or #97
Insert or replace the print cartridges (continued) Insert the cartridges 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Close the cartridge stall cover. 4.
Chapter 2 When you are not using a print cartridge Whenever you remove a print cartridge from the printer, store it in a print cartridge protector, if available. The cartridge protector keeps the ink from drying out. Storing the cartridge 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.
Caution Do not pull out a memory card while the Memory Card light is flashing. For more information, see Removing a memory card.
Chapter 2 (continued) Memory card Slot How to insert the memory card Secure Digital Bottom right slot ● ● Angled corner is on the right Metal contacts face down SmartMedia Upper portion of the top left double slot ● ● Angled corner is on the left Metal contacts face down xD-Picture Card Lower right portion of the top left double slot ● ● Curved side of card points toward you Metal contacts face down Removing a memory card Wait until the Memory Card light stops flashing, then gently pull the
3 Printing photos without a computer The HP Photosmart 8400 series printer lets you select, enhance, and print photos without even turning on the computer. Once you've set up the printer using the instructions in the Quick Start booklet, you can insert a memory card in the printer and print your photos using the buttons on the printer control panel. You can also print photos directly from a digital camera. For more information, see Printing photos from a digital camera.
Chapter 3 (continued) Follow these steps for start-to-finish photo printing from a memory card See Improving photo quality. Step 8 Get creative! See Getting creative. Step 9 Print the photos See Printing photos. Selecting a photo layout Press Layout on the printer to select a layout for the photos you want to print. All photos selected from the printer control panel will print in this layout.
Select the desired layout with the Layout button Description Print layouts (row 1) 1. One photo per sheet, borderless 2. One photo per sheet, with white borders around the edges 3. Two photos per sheet Print layouts (row 2) 1. Three photos per sheet 2. Four photos per sheet 3. Nine photos per sheet Deciding which photos to print You can decide which photos to print by viewing the photos on the printer screen, by printing a photo index, or by printing a proof sheet.
Chapter 3 (continued) To decide which photos to print, try one of these options paper instead of photo paper to cut costs. 5. Select Print index page, then press OK. A photo index may be several pages long. Print a proof sheet A proof sheet shows thumbnail views of all photos stored on a memory card. A proof sheet is different than a photo index because it provides spaces for you to select photos to print, specify the number of copies to print, and select the photo layout.
(continued) If you want to… Follow these steps For example, if you select a photo twice, x2 appears. Deselect a photo When you deselect a photo, the printer discards any changes you made to the print settings for that photo. Note Deselecting photos does not delete them from the memory card. Deselect all photos 1. 2. Press Select Photos or to display the photo you want to deselect. Press Cancel to deselect the displayed photo for printing.
Chapter 3 (continued) Problem How to correct it Photos with poor brightness To adjust the brightness of a photo: 1. Press Select Photos or to display the photo you want to fix. 2. Press Menu. 3. Select Edit, then press OK. 4. Select Photo brightness, then press OK. 5. Use the Select Photos arrows to increase or decrease photo brightness to the desired level, then press OK. Blurred photos To automatically focus images for clearer, sharper detail: 1. Press Menu. 2. Select Preferences, then press OK. 3.
(continued) To try these features… Follow these steps Note The crop box changes from green to yellow if printing at the selected magnification will noticeably reduce the print quality. 4. 5. Add a decorative frame Choose from a palette of different patterns and colors to make the frame stand out. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Chapter 3 (continued) To try these features… Follow these steps in an image for a dramatic look. Metallic adds a metallic sheen to colors in an image. The color filters are similar to the lens filters used in traditional photography. Create borderless prints You can set the printer to print borderless photos. Add the date and time to your prints You can print a stamp on the front of your photos that shows when the photo was taken. This preference affects all prints.
Printing photos You can print photos without a computer in several different ways: ● ● ● ● ● Insert a memory card with photos on it into one of the memory card slots on the printer Connect an HP direct-printing digital camera to the USB port on the rear of the printer Connect a PictBridge digital camera to the camera port on the front of the printer Install the optional HP Bluetooth® wireless printer adapter and print from a digital camera with Bluetooth wireless technology Receive and print HP Instant Sha
Chapter 3 (continued) If you want to… Follow these steps: 6. When you have selected all the photos you want to print and have made any desired changes to the print settings, press Print. Print more than one copy of a photo 1. Before you begin, make sure that the memory card is inserted in the printer and the paper tray you want to use is engaged and loaded with the correct paper. 2. Press the Layout button to select the photo layout. Press Select Photos or to display the photo you want to print.
(continued) If you want to… Follow these steps: If you print or modify the photos using a computer, the tags the printer uses to mark photos that have been printed from the control panel might get removed, causing previously printed photos to be selected as new photos. 4. Select Print new, then press OK. The first frame of each new video clip will also print. The printer will continue to consider these photos ”new” until you remove the memory card.
Chapter 3 (continued) If you want to… Follow these steps: represent the clip on the printer screen. 4. The printer recognizes video clips recorded in these formats: ● ● ● Motion-JPEG AVI Motion-JPEG QuickTime MPEG-1 5. 6. To pause the video while it is playing, press OK. You can play the video in slow motion by pressing and holding Navigation while the video is paused. To select the displayed video frame, press Select Photos . Press Print to begin printing.
(continued) If you want to… Follow these steps: If the printer cannot find or read all of the cameraselected photos on the card, it will print those photos that it can read. After printing, the printer deletes the DPOF file and unmarks the photos. Stop printing To stop a print job in progress, press Cancel. Printing photos from a digital camera You can print photos by connecting an HP direct-printing digital camera or a PictBridge digital camera directly to the printer with a USB cable.
Chapter 3 (continued) To print photos from a… Follow these steps front of the printer using the USB cable that came with the camera. Once the printer recognizes the PictBridge camera, the selected photos print automatically. HP direct-printing digital camera 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn on the HP direct-printing digital camera and select the photos you want to print. Connect the camera to the USB port on the back of the printer using the USB cable that came with the camera.
4 Getting connected Use the printer to stay connected to other devices and people. Connecting to other devices This printer offers several ways of connecting to computers or other devices. Each connection type lets you do different things. Connection type and what you need This lets you... USB ● ● ● A Universal Serial Bus (USB) 1.1 or 2.0 full-speed compliant cable 3 meters (10 feet) or less in length. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Quick Start Booklet.
Chapter 4 (continued) Connection type and what you need This lets you... Bluetooth Print from any device with Bluetooth wireless technology to the printer. The optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter. If the printer came with this accessory or you have purchased it separately, see the accompanying documentation and the onscreen Help for instructions.
● list of HP Instant Share destinations. HP Instant Share Setup is also available through the Settings drop-down menu in HP Director. Macintosh: In the Finder navigate to Applications > Hewlett-Packard > Photosmart > Utilities, then double-click HP Instant Share Setup. Follow the onscreen instructions. This application runs automatically when you first install the printer software. You can run it again at any time if you need to modify your list of HP Instant Share destinations.
Chapter 4 To use HP Instant Share (network) to receive photos 1. Press HP Instant Share. 2. Select Receive, then press OK. 3. Select a received HP Instant Share collection (message with photos), then press OK. The first photo included with that message appears on the printer screen. You can navigate, select, and print HP Instant Share photos in the same manner as you do with photos on a memory card or attached digital camera.
5 Printing from 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. To work with photos, you need to transfer them to a computer that you have connected to the printer. Press Save on the printer control panel to save the photos from an inserted memory card to the computer.
Chapter 5 (continued) Software feature Where to find information Use HP Instant Share to share photos with family and friends. HP Instant Share lets you easily: Macintosh: Start HP Instant Share, then follow the onscreen instructions.
(continued) Software feature The HP Image Zone lets you: ● ● ● Where to find information Macintosh: To edit photos on a Macintosh, press and hold on the active HP Photosmart Menu in the Dock, then select HP Image Edit from the pop-up menu.
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6 Care and maintenance The HP Photosmart 8400 series printer requires very little maintenance. Follow the guidelines in this chapter to extend the life span of the printer and printing supplies, and to ensure that the photos you print are always of the highest quality. Cleaning and maintaining the printer Keep the printer and print cartridges clean and well maintained using the simple procedures in this section. Cleaning the outside of the printer 1. 2.
Chapter 6 cartridge contacts. For more information, see Manually cleaning the print cartridge contacts. Note If a cartridge has been recently dropped, you may also see white streaks or missing colors in your prints. This problem is temporary and clears up within 24 hours. Manually cleaning the print cartridge contacts If you use the printer in a dusty environment, debris may accumulate on the coppercolored contacts and cause printing problems. To clean the print cartridge contacts: 1.
1 Image print quality. If the lined bars look good, photos should print well. 2 Ink nozzle quality. If there are white streaks in the solid bars on this page, try cleaning the print cartridge. For more information, see Automatically cleaning the print cartridges. 3 Estimated ink level. This indicator shows how much ink is left in the print cartridge. 4 Diagnostic information. Use the text information on this page when working with Customer Care to solve printing problems.
Chapter 6 Updating the software Download the latest printer software update periodically to ensure you have the latest features and improvements. You can download printer software updates by going to www.hp.com/support or by using HP Software Update. Note The printer software update that you download from the HP web site does not update the HP Image Zone software. Downloading the software (Windows) Note Make sure you are connected to the Internet before you use HP Software Update. 1. 2.
Storing the printer The printer is built to withstand long or short periods of inactivity. ● ● Store the printer indoors out of direct sunlight in a place without temperature extremes. If the printer and print cartridge have not been used for one month or more, clean the print cartridge before printing. For more information, see Automatically cleaning the print cartridges. Storing the print cartridges When you store the printer, always leave the active print cartridge inside the printer.
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7 Troubleshooting The HP Photosmart printer is designed to be reliable and easy to use. This chapter answers frequently asked questions about using the printer and printing without a computer. It contains information about the following topics: ● ● ● Printer hardware problems Printing problems Error messages For additional troubleshooting information, see: ● ● ● Software installation troubleshooting: The Quick Start booklet that came with the printer.
Chapter 7 The On light flashed amber briefly after I turned the printer off. This is a normal part of the power-down process. It does not indicate a problem with the printer. The On light is flashing amber. A printer error has occurred. Try the following: ● ● ● Check the printer screen for instructions. If you have a digital camera connected to the printer, check the camera screen for instructions. If the printer is connected to a computer, check the computer monitor for instructions.
operation—the printer is performing an automatic maintenance procedure to ensure that it produces the best quality output. Printing problems Before contacting Customer Care, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. The printer does not print borderless photos when I print from the control panel. Make sure you have selected an appropriate paper size. The printer cannot print borderless photos on all sizes of paper.
Chapter 7 use photo paper that is not curled. For information about proper storage and handling of photo paper, see Maintaining the quality of photo paper. Paper does not feed into the printer correctly from the Main tray. ● There may be too much paper loaded in the Main tray. Remove some paper from the tray and try printing again. ● The paper guides may not be adjusted correctly. Make sure that the paper-width guide and the paper-length guide fit close to the edges of the paper without bending the paper.
● ● You may not have any paper in the Main tray or Photo tray. Check that the paper is loaded correctly in the paper tray you are using. For paper-loading instructions, see Loading your paper. The paper may have jammed while printing. – Turn off the printer, then unplug it from the power source. Clear the printer of any paper that may be obstructing the paper path. Remove the rear access door. Gently remove the jammed paper from the printer, then replace the rear access door.
Chapter 7 print settings that have been applied to an individual photo by deselecting the photo. For more information, see Selecting photos to print. The printer ejects the paper when preparing to print. Direct sunlight could be interfering with the operation of the automatic paper sensor. Move the printer out of direct sunlight. Print quality is poor. ● You may be printing in Ink-Backup Printing Mode. The printer enters Ink-Backup Printing Mode when one of the print cartridges is missing.
memory to the memory card, the marks do not transfer. Mark photos for printing after you transfer them from the digital camera's internal memory to the memory card. Error messages Before contacting Customer Care, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support.
Chapter 7 remove the jammed paper from the printer, then replace the rear access door. Plug the printer back in and turn it on. Error message: Out of paper. Load paper then press OK. Load paper, then press OK to print again. For paper-loading instructions, see Loading your paper. Error message: Unsupported media size. Job was cancelled. Press OK. The printer cannot use the size of paper loaded in the paper tray. Press OK, then load a supported paper size instead.
Error message: One or more cartridges have failed. Please remove all cartridges. Reinsert them one at a time, closing the main door each time, to see which cartridges have failed. A print cartridge is old or damaged. Follow these steps to test both print cartridges to see if one or both of the print cartridges failed: 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove all of the print cartridges. Reinsert one of the print cartridges in its appropriate print cartridge cradle. Close the main door.
Chapter 7 reinsert it. —OR— Cartridge is not installed correctly. please remove and reinsert it. The specified print cartridge is not installed properly. Remove the print cartridge and reinstall it. For more information, see Inserting print cartridges. Error message: Color Cartridge is missing. —OR— Photo Cartridge is missing. —OR— Cartridge is missing. Please install and snap cartridge in completely. The specified print cartridge is not installed.
Error message: Print cartridge cradle is stuck. Clear jam then press OK. Follow these steps to clear any obstruction in the path of the print cartridge cradle: 1. 2. 3. 4. Lift the top cover to access the print cartridges. Clear any obstruction in the cradle path. Close the top cover. Press the OK button to continue. The current page will eject and the print job will continue on the next available sheet of paper. Error message: Top cover is open. Close the top cover of the printer.
Chapter 7 Error message: Card is locked. Can not access card. The printer cannot read the memory card because the memory card is password protected. Follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Remove the memory card from the printer. Insert the memory card in the device you originally used to store the password on the memory card. Remove the password from the memory card using the same software you used to store the password. Remove the memory card and reinsert it in the printer memory card slot.
Error message: No new photos on card. There are no new photos on the memory card, or the photos have already been printed once. Select and print the desired photos. Error message: Cannot display this photo. The memory card contains image formats that the printer does not support or the file is corrupted. For a list of supported image formats, see Printer specifications. Access photos using the computer. For information about accessing photos through the computer, see Printing from a computer.
Chapter 7 Error message: Multiple number of copies selected. Scan cancelled. Please print a new proof sheet and select one choice for number of copies. Press OK. You filled in more than one circle for the number of copies at the bottom of the proof sheet. Print a new proof sheet and try again. Error message: Multiple layouts selected. Scan cancelled. Please print a new proof sheet and select one choice for layout. Press OK. You filled in more than one layout circle at the bottom of the proof sheet.
Error message: Printer memory is full. Job was cancelled. Press OK. The printer encountered a problem when saving files to the computer. Try the following: ● ● ● ● To clear the printer memory, turn the printer off, then turn it on again. Print fewer photos at a time. Save the photos to the computer and print from there. Save the files to the computer using a memory card reader and then print from the computer. Error message: Computer is not connected. To save photos...connect printer to computer.
Chapter 7 Error message: Disconnected from service. Connection with the HP Instant Share service was lost. Press HP Instant Share and select Receive to reconnect. Error message: No destinations set up. Go to the computer, set up one or more destinations in the HP Image Zone, then try again. See the onscreen HP Image Zone help. Error message: No HP Instant Share collections found. You have received no HP Instant Share files. Try again later.
8 Customer Care If you have a problem, follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. Check the documentation that came with the printer. – Quick Start booklet: The HP Photosmart 8400 series Quick Start booklet explains how to set up the printer and print your first photo. – User's Guide: The User's Guide is the book you are reading. This book describes the basic features of the printer, explains how to use the printer without connecting a computer, and contains hardware troubleshooting information.
Chapter 8 United Kingdom should go to www.hp.com/support to access phone support numbers in their country/region.
Placing a call Call Customer Care while you are near the computer and printer. Be prepared to provide the following information: ● ● ● ● ● ● 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 memory card icon in the Windows taskbar and select About.
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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.
Ethernet network with Internet access by dial-up modem The computers and printer communicate with each other, forming a simple network, through a hub. One of the computers has access to the Internet through a modem and dial-up account. 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.
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.
item listed in the network configuration page to identify the specific HP Photosmart 8400 series printer you want to install. If the Check Cable Connection screen appears, do this: a. b. c. d. e. f. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions, then select Specify a printer by address, then click Next. On the Specify Printer screen, enter the Hardware Address (MAC) number listed in the network configuration page in the Hardware Address (MAC) box.
Appendix a b. c. d. e. Make sure the printer is connected by the correct type of CAT-5 ethernet cable to the network. See Connecting the printer to the network. Click Find, enter the IP Address, then click Save. Select the HP Photosmart 8400 series printer in the Select Printer window, then click Utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to register the printer. Note Some browsers may not work with the online registration. If you encounter problems, either try another browser or skip this step. 8.
2. Enter the printer IP address indicated on the network configuration page into the address box of your browser. Example IP address: 10.0.0.81 The home page for the embedded web server appears. For information about network terms and the embedded web server that is not covered in this guide, access the embedded web server help. To access help for the embedded web server 1. 2. Go to the embedded web server home page. See To access the embedded web server home page.
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b 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 Welcome.
Appendix b (continued) Category Specifications Environmental Recommended operating temperature range: 15–30° C (59–86° F) Maximum operating temperature range: 5–40° C (41– 104° F) 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/packbits/1D Huf
(continued) Category Specifications Index, 76 x 127 mm, 10 x 15 cm, and 127 x 203 mm (3 x 5 inches, 4 x 6 inches, and 5 x 8 inches) A6, 105 x 148.5 mm (4.13 x 5.85 inches) 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.
Appendix b (continued) Category Specifications Paper tray capacity Main tray 100 sheets of plain paper 14 envelopes 20–40 cards (depending on thickness) 20 sheets of banner paper 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 co
Index Symbols/Numerics 9–up view 25 A accessories 250-sheet paper tray 8 two-sided printing 8 aligning print cartridges 18, 47 alignment page 47 antique coloration 28 AVI 20 B black-and-white photos 18 Bluetooth connecting to printer 37 menu settings 9 wireless printer adapter 8 borderless prints 28 buttons 5 C cameras connecting to printer 37 direct-printing 35 PictBridge 35 port 4 printing from 35 cartridges.
choosing 18 cleaning 45 ink level, checking 18 inserting 18 replacing 18 storing 20, 49 testing 46 printer accessories 8 cleaning 45 connecting 37 documentation 3 error messages 57 menu 9 parts 4 specifications 79 storing 49 warnings 2 printer software updating 41, 48 printing and HP Instant Share 36 from a computer 41 from a proof sheet 31 from cameras 35 from computer 3 from memory cards 31 multiple copies 26 multiple photos 26 photo index 25 photos 31 proof sheet 25 range of photos 31 test page 46 thumbn
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.
