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3 Remove packaging

5a Install the printhead

5b Install the ink cartridges

6 Load paper

HP Photosmart B8500 series

1 Do not connect the USB cable

until prompted in step 9

a. Remove all tape

a. Open the ink cartridge

access door.

from the device.

 

Remove the

 

protective film

 

from the display.

 

 

Carriage latch

 

b. Firmly lift the gray

b. Open the

latch handle,

as shown.

ink cartridge

 

access door

 

and remove all

 

packing materials

 

from inside.

 

IMPORTANT: You must complete step 5a (in the previous column) before installing ink cartridges.

a. Remove the plastic wrap by pulling the orange tab.

b. Twist the orange cap to snap it off.

a. Raise the output and photo trays together.

b. Slide the paper-width guide to the left.

c. Insert plain white paper into the main tray and slide the paper guide against the paper.

d. Lower the photo and output trays together.

2 Box contents

 

Product in [country]

Quick Start

www.hp.com/support

Tutorial included

 

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Installation CD

Power Cable

HP Photosmart B8500 series

4 Connect power

a. Connect the power cord and adapter.

Colored icons

c. Remove the printhead from the packing.

Do not touch the copper colored contacts.

Do not scratch the contacts on the printer or other surface.

c. Turn the ink cartridge over, slide it into the appropriate slot, and then press down until it clicks into place.

7Load photo paper

a. Raise the output tray.

b. Load photo paper with the glossy side down in the photo tray. Slide the paper guide against the photo paper.

User Guide

User Guide

5 Ink Cartridges

Printhead

4 X 6 photo paper*

USB Cable*

*May be included

*CB981-90015* *CB981-90015*

d. Hold the printhead upright, as shown.

b. Press

to turn on

d. Repeat steps a, b, and c

the device.

for all ink cartridges.

 

e. Lower the printhead

 

into the device,

 

as shown.

 

e. Close the ink cartridge

 

access door.

c. Select your

The initialization

language and

process begins, which

country/region.

takes several minutes

 

and makes some noise.

f. Slowly lower the latch handle.

While the initialization process continues, proceed to the next step to load paper.

c. Lower the output tray completely.

d. Pull out the tray extender and lift up the paper catch.

8Print the alignment page

a. When initialization is complete, press OK to print an alignment page. It may take a few minutes.

b. After the alignment page

is printed, alignment is complete. Press OK.

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HP B8550 manual Until prompted in step, Box contents, Connect power, Load photo paper, Print the alignment