HP 910 User Manual

HP 910 PrinterHP Photosmart Software Help

3 Get started• The printer at a glance•Buttons and lights•Paper trays•Print cartridges•Ink-backup modeThe printer at a glanceClick the links below to

1 USB portButtons and lightsUse the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off and cancel a print job. The printerlights give you visual cues abou

Power button and lightUse the Power button to turn the printer on and off. It can take a few seconds for theprinter to turn on after you press the Pow

Cancel buttonThe printer has a Cancel button.1 Cancel buttonPressing the Cancel button cancels the current print job or print cartridge alignment job.

Unfold the paper traysTo unfold the paper trays1. Raise the printer cover.2. Lower the input tray.3. Lower the output tray.Chapter 312 Get startedGet

4. Pull out the output-tray extension, and then unfold the output-tray extension stop.5. Lower the printer cover.Input trayThe input tray holds paper

Paper guidePrint on different sizes of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left.Output trayPrinted pages are deposited in the outp

Fold the paper traysTo fold the paper trays1. Remove paper or other media from the paper trays.2. Raise the printer cover.3. Fold the output-tray exte

4. Raise the output tray.5. Raise the input tray.6. Reach underneath the input tray, and then lift the tray until it locks into place.7. Lower the pri

Print cartridgesThree print cartridges can be used with the printer.1 Black print cartridge2 Tri-color print cartridge3 Photo print cartridgeFor infor

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• Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see thereference guide that came with the printer.• Print Cartridge Ordering

Ink-backup mode outputPrinting in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts.Installed print cartridge ResultBlack print c

4 Connect the printerThe printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable.NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 c

5 Print photosThe printer software offers several features that make printing digital photos easier andimprove photo quality.Learn how to print photos

5. Place the photo paper in the right side of the input tray. The side to be printed onshould face down and the short edge should point towards the pr

5. If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies photo fix setting.6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.If you pri

8. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.1 Small photos2 Large photos9. Lower the printer cover.PrintNOTE: If your software progr

4. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-with white borders, and thenselect the following options:• Print Quality: Normal or BestNOTE:

To install the photo print cartridge▲ To install the photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the printer,and then install the pho

Storage• Keep unused photo paper in a sealed plastic bag. Store the packaged photo paperon a flat surface in a cool place.• When you are ready to prin

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6 Print other documentsE-mail Documents Letters EnvelopesPostcards Index cards Labels CD/DVD tattoosTransparencies Brochures Greeting cards Booklets

7. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.8. Lower the printer cover.Print1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the P

5. Push the paper into the printer until it stops.NOTE: Depending on the paper size, the paper might extend over the edge ofthe tray.6. Lower the outp

Prepare to print1. Raise the printer cover.2. Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.3. Raise the output tray.4. Place plain paper in the right

Print envelopesGuidelines• Avoid using envelopes that have the following features:• Clasps or windows• Thick, irregular, or curled edges• Shiny or emb

Print postcardsGuidelinesDo not exceed the paper tray capacity: 20 postcards.Prepare to print1. Raise the printer cover.2. Slide the paper guide all t

Print index cards and other small mediaGuidelinesDo not exceed the paper tray capacity: 20 cards.Prepare to print1. Raise the printer cover.2. Slide t

Print labelsGuidelines• Use only paper, plastic, or clear labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers.• Use only full sheets of labels.•

3. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click General Everyday Printing, and then specifythe following print settings:• Paper Type: Plain paper• Paper Size

8. Lower the printer cover.Print1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Features tab, and then specify the print settings in the order

Print iron-on transfers...437 Printing tip

8. Lower the printer cover.Print1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab.3. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click

Print1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Features tab.3. Specify the following print settings:• Print Quality: Best• Paper Type: Cl

9. Lower the printer cover.PrintNOTE: If your software program includes a greeting card printing feature, follow theinstructions that are provided wit

6. Lower the output tray.7. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.8. Lower the printer cover.Print1. Open the Printer Properties

Print postersGuidelines• For poster printing, sections of the poster are automatically arranged on individualsheets that can be taped together. After

Print1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Features tab, and then specify the following print settings:• Paper Type: Plain paper• Ori

7. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.8. Lower the printer cover.PrintNOTE: If your software program includes an iron-on trans

7 Printing tipsCheck your printer•Connect the printer to your computer.•Print a test page.Save time• Use the Printing Shortcuts tab.• Set the order th

NOTE: When you select a printing shortcut the appropriate printing options areautomatically displayed. You can leave them as is or change them.Use pri

To set the page order1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Advanced tab.3. Click Document Options, and then click Layout Options.4. S

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Two-sided printingUse two-sided printing, also called duplexing, to print on both sides of the paper. Printingon both sides of the paper is not only e

4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.Before the document prints, a preview is displayed.5. Do one of the following:• Cl

Print quality settings• Fast Draft produces draft-quality output at the fastest printing speed, while using theleast amount of ink.• Fast Normal produ

To print in Maximum dpi mode1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Features tab.3. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click More, and t

5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.The printer prints the odd-numbered pages first.6. After the odd-numbered pages ha

8 Printer software• Make the HP Printer the default printer.• Set the default print settings for all documents.• Use the Printer Properties dialog box

To save time when printing, set the default print settings to options that you use often.That way, you do not have to specify the options every time y

NOTE: The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on thesoftware program you are using.What's This? helpUse the What's

Download printer software updatesDownload the latest printer software update every few months to ensure you have thelatest features and improvements.T

9 Maintenance• Install print cartridges•Align print cartridges•Automatically clean print cartridges•Calibrate color•View estimated ink levels•Maintain

Environmental product stewardship program...88Paper use...

You can find the selection number in three places:• Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing.1 Selectio

4. Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle.1 Press the Power button2 Open the printer cover3 Push down on the print cartridge4 Slide the print car

1 Ink nozzles2 Copper contacts6. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle at a slight upward angle until you feelresistance.7. Push the cartri

To align print cartridges1. Load Letter or A4 unused plain white paper in the paper tray.2. Open the printer Toolbox.3. Click Align the Print Cartridg

View estimated ink levelsFollow these instructions to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that areinstalled in the printer:NOTE: Ink

Manually clean print cartridgesIf the HP Printer is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris can accumulateon the print cartridge contact

Maintain print cartridgesFollow these guidelines to maintain and store HP print cartridges and to ensure consistentprint quality.•Print cartridge stor

To remove the print cartridge from the print cartridge protector1. Press down and back on the top of the protector to release the print cartridge.2. S

10 Shop for ink suppliesTo find the print cartridge reorder number, see the printed documentation that came withthe HP Printer. You can also use the s

11 Troubleshooting• Error messages•Installation problems•Power light is on or flashing•Printer does not print•Document prints slowly•Print cartridge p

1WelcomeWelcome to the HP 910 Printer Help. For details on how to use your computer and theprinter together, see the following table and select an app

"Print cartridge is in the wrong slot" messageIf you receive this error message, the print cartridge is installed in the wrong side of thepr

Solution:To resolve the problem1. Make sure that no USB devices other than the printer, the keyboard, and themouse are connected to the computer.2. Di

Printer name does not appearSolution: If the printer software seems to install correctly, but the printer name doesnot appear in the list of printers

• If the Power light is on, the printer is either printing or ready to print.• If the Power light is off, the printer is off.• If the Power light is f

• The printer is turned on.• The print cartridges are the correct print cartridges for the printer and are properlyinstalled.For more information, see

After resolving a print job that is stalled in the print queue, the print queue still mightnot be clear. In that situation, you need to stop and then

Document prints slowlyIf the printer prints slowly, there could be several reasons. For more information, checkthe following topics:•Multiple software

Print cartridge problemsIf the printer slows down or cannot print, there could be a problem with the print cartridge.For more information, check the f

If the Power light is flashing, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support.Print cartridge is faulty or not installed properlyCause: The printer

a refilled or remanufactured print cartridge, or a cartridge that has been used inanother printer, the ink level indicator will be inaccurate or unava

Section DescriptionHP inkjet supplies recyclingprogramFind out how to recycle print cartridges.Chapter 1(continued)6WelcomeWelcome

Paper jamTo clear a paper jam1. Remove the paper from the input tray.2. If you are printing labels, verify that a label did not become detached from t

Printer does not feed paperSolution: Try one or more of the following solutions:• Reduce the number of sheets in the paper tray.• Remove the paper fro

Photos do not print correctlyIf your photos do not print correctly, check the paper tray or printer properties.•Check the paper tray•Check the printer

Image is printed at an angleVerify that no problem exists with the source image. For example, if you are printing ascanned image, verify that the imag

For small photo paperIf the printout has an unwanted border, try the following solutions:•Align the print cartridges.• Open the Printer Properties dia

Print quality is poorIf you are having problems with print quality, try the solutions in this section and observethe following guidelines:• Replace re

• Verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from the printcartridges.1 Remove plastic tape• Consider selecting a higher print

• Envelope is printed at an angle•Document does not reflect the new print settingsText and images are misalignedIf the text and images on your printou

A HP support• Ink cartridge warranty information•Support process•HP support by phoneInk cartridge warranty informationThe HP cartridge(s) warranty is

HP support by phone• Phone support period•Placing a call•After the phone support periodPhone support periodOne year of phone support is available in N

2 Special featuresCongratulations! The HP Printer is equipped with several exciting features:• User friendly: Easy to install and operate.• Borderless

B Technical information• Printer specifications•Environmental product stewardship program•Regulatory noticesPrinter specificationsThe HP Printer has t

• Recycling program•HP inkjet supplies recycling program•Energy consumption•Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European

Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European UnionRegulatory notices• FCC statement•LED indicator statement•Notice to us

• VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan•Notice to users in Japan about the power cord•Toxic and hazardous substance table•HP 910 Prin

VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in JapanNotice to users in Japan about the power cordToxic and hazardous substance tableAppendix B92 Tec

HP 910 Printer declaration of conformityRegulatory notices 93Technical information

IndexAaccessibility 2after the support period 87aligning print cartridges 60Bbooklet printing 40borderless printing 80bound two-sided printing 51broch

photo printingborderless photos 21photos with a border 23saving money 27photo printing problemsverifying print settings 80photosdigital 25do not print

print is faded 83printer 67printer does not feedpaper 79printer is not printing 71printer is stalled 73printer name does notappear 70text and images a