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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 from the device. Remove the protective film from the display.

b. Open the 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. Open the ink cartridge access door.

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

Carriage latch

b. Firmly lift the gray

b. Twist the orange cap

latch handle,to snap it off.
as shown.

 

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

User Guide

User Guide5 Ink Cartridges
4Connect power

a. Connect the power cord and adapter.

b. Press to turn on the device.

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.

Colored icons

d. Hold the printhead upright, as shown.

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

d. Repeat steps a, b, and c for all ink cartridges.
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.

c. Lower the output tray completely.d. Pull out the tray extender and lift up the paper catch.
Printhead4 X 6 photo paper*
USB Cable**May be included

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c. Select your language and country/region.
e. Lower the printheadinto the device, as shown.e. Close the ink cartridge access door.

The initialization process begins, which 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.

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 pageis printed, alignment is complete. Press OK.

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