HP B9100 manual Tips, Print from a software program

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Chapter 2

Envelopes

Envelope No. 10

A2 envelope

C6 envelope

DL envelope

Warning Do not load media thicker than 1.5 mm, as it can damage the printer.

Tips

Keep your paper in good condition for printing

Store the photo paper in its original packaging or in a resealable plastic bag to prevent excessive curling, which can prevent proper feeding.

Keep the paper flat in a cool, dry place. If the corners curl, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it in the opposite direction until it lies flat.

Handle the paper by the edges to prevent smears and fingerprints on the surface.

Do not leave media in the main tray when you are not printing, because the media can curl when left exposed to the air.

Paper loading tips

Be sure to adjust the length of the main tray to match the paper size you are using and reseat the tray back in the printer before you set the paper-length guide against the paper. If you set the paper-length guide first, and then adjust the tray length, the paper might jam.

Load only one type and size of paper at a time in the main tray.

After loading paper, extend the output tray extension and flip up the paper catch to hold your printed pages. This prevents printed pages from dropping off the output tray.

Print tips

If you are printing photos, transfer the photos from your digital camera to the computer using the steps outlined in your camera documentation. You can then open the photos in your image editing software program and print them from there.

For information on installing the printer software, see Networking.

Be sure to download the latest printer software update every couple of months to ensure you have the latest features and improvements. For more information, see Download printer software updates.

Print from a software program

Follow the steps below to print a photo or document using the basic printer settings. To modify the settings, see Change print settings. To use the more advanced color management settings, see Color management.

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HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer

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Contents HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series Page Regulatory model identification number SNPRB-0504 Copyrights and trademarksHewlett-Packard Company notices TrademarksContents HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Find more information WelcomeFront of printer Printer partsBack of printer Paper trays Main tray Printer menu structure Printer menuControl panel To navigate the printer menuNetwork settings Chapter Digital Fine Art Papers Basic printingMedia trays PapersAny media thicker than Load the main trayMedia Main tray Specialty media tray Rigid MediaLoad the specialty media tray To load the specialty media tray To load canvas in the specialty media tray Chapter HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide To print Use this paper or media Choose the right paper or other mediaSpecialty media Japan Supported sizesMetric ImperialPrint from a software program TipsTo print from a software program Mac Change print settingsTo print from a software program Windows Set the paper type Change the print speed or qualityPrint in grayscale Set the default print settingsWindows Make the HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series the default printerOptimize print quality for slow computers Color management What is color management?Choose a color management strategy Use the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for Adobe PhotoshopStart the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in Change the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in defaultsInstall the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in Use application-based color managementWindows users To print using application-based color managementAdobe RGB or Adobe RGB Printer driver color space settings Setting When to use itUse printer-based color management Mac usersApplication Managed Colors Setting When to use itTo print using printer-based color management Colorsmart/sRGB AdobeRGB Colorsmart/sRGB default AdobeRGBChapter Replace the ink cartridges Care and maintenanceLeave the printer on To check the ink levels from the computer Windows Check the ink levelsReplace the ink cartridges To check the ink levels from the printerTo replace the ink cartridges Replace faulty printheads To replace printheads Chapter To clean the outside of the printer Clean the printerClean the printer To clean the printheads automatically Clean the printheads automaticallyClean the printhead nozzles manually Do not clean inside the printerTo clean the printhead nozzles To align the printheads To reset the closed loop calibrationAlign and calibrate the printer Print a testTo download the printer software Windows Download printer software updatesPrint a sample To print a sampleUninstall the printer software Windows Uninstall the printer softwareComputer could not read the HP Photosmart CD TroubleshootingPrinter software installation problems On light is flashing blue but the printer is not printing Printer hardware problemsComputer stops responding during software installation Printing is very slow Printing problemsPrinter is plugged in but will not turn on Solution Document printed at an angle or is off-center Printout is rippled or curled SolutionPrinted pages are dropping off of the output tray Printer ejects the paper when preparing to print Colors are not printing satisfactorily SolutionBlank page came out of the printer Solution Print quality is poor Solution Error messagesError message Out of paper. Load paper then press OK Paper errorsError message Remove media Error message Paper jam. Clear jam then press OK SolutionError message Paper size mismatch Printer setup errorsError message Automatic paper sensor failed Error message Top door is open Ink cartridge and printhead errorsError message Replace the following incompatible printheads Network errorsError message Replace the following faulty ink cartridges Error message Install the following printheadsHP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide Chapter HP support by phone If you have a problem, follow these stepsHP support Support processAfter the phone support period Additional warranty optionsNetworking basics Windows and Mac NetworkingInternet connection Recommended network configurationsEthernet network without Internet access To connect the printer to the network Ethernet network with Internet access by dial-up modemIf the Check Cable Connection screen is displayed, do this To install the printer softwareIf the Printer Found screen is displayed, do this To change a USB-connected printer to a network connection Double-click the HP Photosmart Installer iconTo open help for the embedded web server To print a network settingsTo open the embedded web server home Specifications Printer specifications Network support Category SpecificationsPower consumption Media typesUSB support Category Specifications Power cord model numberPrintheads HP Warranty Appendix C Index HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer