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HP Photosmart Pro B9100 seriesUser Guide

Main tray1 Paper-width guide: Adjust this guide to fit close to the left edge of the paper in the tray bypressing the button on the front of the guide

Control panel1 Printer screen: Use this screen to view menus and messages.2 Menu: Press to view the printer menu.3 Previous: Press to navigate to a pr

● Network settings:– Show IP address: Select this option to view the printer IP address (a numericaddress that identifies the printer on a network).–

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2Basic printingThis section contains the following topics:● Media trays● Load the main tray● Load the specialty media tray● Choose the right paper or

Media Main tray Specialty media trayExamples: Canvas; PhotoRag; Watercolor paperRigid MediaExamples: Photo boardNot supported RecommendedAny media thi

If you extended or removed the main tray to load paper, push in the main tray to theend of the paper by squeezing the release and pushing in the tray,

For information on loading canvas media, see To load canvas in the specialty mediatray. For all other types of media, see To load the specialty media

Align the right edge of the media against the raised edge of the tray and not againstthe side of the printer. Misaligned media can result in skewing o

2. Pull out the output tray extension by holding the output tray with one hand and pullingout the extension with your other hand. Flip up the paper ca

b. Feed the media into the printer until the back edge of the media (the edgenearest you) is lined up with the dashed white line on the tray. For larg

Note Store media in a plastic bag to prevent curling.5. Press OK on the printer.Note When you print on certain types of media, the printer does not fu

Supported sizesBoth trays support paper sizes ranging from 7.6 x 12.7 cm to 32 x 48 cm (3 x 5 inchesto 13 x 19 inches), including:Metric● 10 x 15 cm (

Envelopes● Envelope No. 10● A2 envelope● C6 envelope● DL envelopeWarning Do not load media thicker than 1.5 mm, as it can damage the printer.TipsKeep

To print from a software program (Windows)1. Make sure you have paper loaded correctly.2. On the File menu in your software program, click Print.3. Se

Change the print speed or qualityTo change the print speed or quality (Windows)1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Features tab.3.

4. In the Paper Type pop-up menu, click the appropriate paper type.5. Choose any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.Print in gra

3. In the Presets pop-up menu, choose Save as.4. Type the name of your new preset, and then click OK.Optimize print quality for slow computersThe HP P

3Color managementThis section contains the following topics:● What is color management?● Use the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for Adobe Photoshop®●

Choose a color management strategyUse the HP PhotosmartPro print plug-in for AdobePhotoshop®.Use application-basedcolor management.Use printer-based c

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Start the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-inTo start the plug-in1. Open an image in Adobe Photoshop.2. Select File, point to Automate, and then click Pho

convert colors between each device's color space. The HP Photosmart Pro B9100series software installation installs HP ICC profiles automatically

Mac usersa. Choose Paper Type/Quality in the Print dialog box.b. Choose Application Managed Colors from the Color pop-up menu.c. Select an appropriate

Setting When to use itTip Do not use this mode if youare also using ICC profiles andyour software program to managecolor. This can decrease the colorf

c. Select a color space from the Color Management drop-down list:– Colorsmart/sRGB (default)– AdobeRGBSelect the same color space you selected as an R

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4Care and maintenanceThis section contains the following topics:● Leave the printer on● Replace the ink cartridges● Replace faulty printheads● Clean t

Check the ink levelsTo check the ink levels from the printer1. Press Menu on the printer.2. Press until you see Show ink level percentage on the prin

If you are replacing ink cartridges, check that you are using the correct cartridges.To replace the ink cartridges1. Open the ink cartridge door by pr

Note All eight cartridges and four printheads must be correctly installed for theprinter to work. If this is the first time you are installing the ink

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To replace printheads1. Open the top door.2. Press and hold OK until the printhead assembly moves to the left side of the printerand stops.3. Raise th

7. Remove and discard the orange protective covers from the printhead. Do not touchthe gold-colored contacts on the printhead.8. Open the pre-moistene

11. Lower the open printhead assembly cover so that it clips under the metal bar, andthen fold the cover back down to its original position.12. Close

Do not clean inside the printerClean the printheads automaticallyIf you notice white lines or single-color streaks on the photos you print, the printh

To clean the printhead nozzles1. Gather the following items to clean the nozzles on the printheads:– Distilled water (tap water might contain contamin

and then click OK to perform the alignment and calibration. For information aboutalignment and calibration, see Align and calibrate the printer.Note I

Note The ink levels shown on the test page are an estimate only. Actual inkvolumes may vary.Print a sample pageYou can print a sample page to verify t

3. Choose Hewlett-Packard, point to Photosmart, and then click HP PhotosmartUpdate.4. Follow the onscreen instructions to check for software updates.I

5TroubleshootingThe printer is designed to be reliable and easy to use, but if you have any problems, referto this section for possible solutions. It

The Found New Hardware Wizard opens but doesn’t recognize the printer(Windows only)Cause You might have connected the USB cable before completing the

Printer hardware problems ...46Printing problems ...

The Attention light flashed amber briefly after I turned the printer offSolution This is a normal part of the power-down process; it does not indicate

try reducing the number of sheets in the main tray to 20 sheets, or use thespecialty media tray to print on one sheet at a time.● Remove the main tray

Colors are not printing satisfactorilySolution● A cartridge is out of ink. Replace it.● Some of the ink nozzles on the printheads are clogged. Clean t

Print quality is poorSolution● Use photo paper designed for the printer. For best results, use HP AdvancedPhoto Paper.● You might be printing on the w

Paper errorsBefore contacting HP support, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to the onlinesupport services at www.hp.com/support. The na

Error message: Automatic paper sensor failed.Solution The automatic paper sensor is obstructed or damaged. Try moving theprinter out of direct sunligh

Error message: Non-optimal alignment. To realign – select Align printheads. PressOK to continue.Solution Printhead alignment was unsuccessful. Select

Error message: Replace the following ink cartridge(s) soon —OR— The ink in thefollowing ink cartridge(s) is nearing its expiration date —OR— The origi

proxy IP address, access the embedded web server to set the proxy server settings.See Use the embedded web server.HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User

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1WelcomeThank you for purchasing an HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer.Designed especially for professional and serious amateur photographers, thi

6HP support● Support process● HP support by phone● Additional warranty optionsSupport processIf you have a problem, follow these steps:1. Check the do

● Messages that appear when the situation occurs● Answers to these questions:– Has this situation happened before?– Can you re-create it?– Did you add

ANetworkingThe instructions in this section describe how to install the printer in an ethernet (wired) network. Awired setup allows the printer to com

1 Cable or DSL modem connecting the networked devices to broadband Internet access2 A network access point (hub, switch, or router) into which all the

Ethernet network with Internet access by dial-up modemThe computers and printer communicate with each other, forming a simple network, through a hub.O

After you finish connecting the printer to the network, install the printer software. You cannot printfrom a computer until you do the software instal

e. In the Confirm Settings screen, click Next.f. Follow the onscreen instructions.5. When prompted, click Finish to exit the installation.Install the

10. Select Rendezvous or Bonjour from the pull-down menu.11. Select the printer from the list, and then click Add.Use the embedded web serverThe embed

BSpecificationsThis section lists the minimum system requirements for installing the HP Photosmart printersoftware, and provides selected printer spec

Printer specificationsCategory SpecificationsConnectivity USB 2.0 High speedEthernet 802.3Dimensions Weight: 17.1 kg (37.7 lbs)Height: 235 mm (9.2 inc

– Order supplies– Start HP Photosmart Premier softwareAfter you have installed the HP Photosmart printer software on a computer, openand explore the H

Category Specifications8 x 10 inches, 11 x 14 inches, 11 x 17 inches,12 x 12 inches, 13 x 19 inchesU.S.: Letter, Legal, Executive, TabloidJapan: L, 2L

Category SpecificationsPower cord model number 8121-0740 (North America)8121-0731 (Europe (except countries/regions listed below),Korea)8121-0731 + 81

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IndexAafter the support period 58aligning printheads. Seecalibrating the printeralignment page 42attention light 8Bbuttons 8Ccalibrating the printer 4

trays, paper 4troubleshootingerror messages 50flashing lights 46printer hardwareproblems 46printing problems 47software installation 45UUSBspecificati

Back of printer1 USB port: Use this port to connect the printer to a computer.2 Ethernet port: Use this port to connect the printer to a network.3 Rea

Paper trays1 Main tray: Place a stack of photo paper, plain paper, or other non-rigid media in this tray forprinting. Load the media in portrait orien