HP Elite 8200 User Manual
HP Photosmart 8200 series Reference Guide
English
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Regulatory model
identification number
VCVRA-0503
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Model Number for the product is
VCVRA-0503. This regulatory number
should not be confused with the
marketing name (HP Photosmart
8200 series printer) or product
number (Q3470).
Safety information
Always follow basic safety
precautions when using this product
to reduce risk of injury from fire or
electric shock.
Warning To prevent fire or
shock hazard, do not expose
this product to rain or any
type of moisture.
● Read and understand all
instructions in the setup
instructions that came in the
box with the printer.
● Use only a grounded electrical
outlet when connecting the unit
to a power source. If you do not
know whether the outlet is
grounded, check with a qualified
electrician.
● Observe all warnings and
instructions marked on the
product.
● Unplug this product from wall
outlets before cleaning.
● Do not install or use this product
near water or when you are wet.
● Install the product securely on a
stable surface.
● Install the product in a protected
location where no one can step
on or trip over the power cord,
and where the power cord will
not be damaged.
● If the product does not operate
normally, see the
troubleshooting information in
the onscreen HP Photosmart
Printer Help.
● There are no operator
serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service
personnel.
● Use in a well-ventilated area.
Environmental statements
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committed to providing quality
products in an environmentally sound
manner.
Protecting the environment
This printer has been designed with
several attributes to minimize impact
on our environment. For more
information, go to HP's Commitment
to the Environment website at
www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/
environment/.
Ozone production
This product generates no
appreciable ozone gas (O
Paper use
This product is suited for the use of
recycled paper according to DIN
19309.
Plastics
Plastic parts over 24 grams
(0.88 ounces) are marked according
to international standards that
enhance the ability to identify plastics
for recycling purposes at the end of
the printer life.
Material safety data sheets
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
can be obtained from the HP website
at www.hp.com/go/msds. Customers
without Internet access should
contact HP Customer Care.
Recycling program
HP offers an increasing number of
product return and recycling programs
in many countries/regions, and
partners with some of the largest
electronics recycling centers
throughout the world. HP conserves
resources by reselling some of its
most popular products.
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This HP product contains lead in the
solder, which may require special
handling at the end of its life.
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users in private households in the
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must not be disposed of with your
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waste equipment by handing it over to
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collection and recycling of your waste
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Contents
1 Welcome................................................................................................................3
Finding more information .......................................................................................3
What's in the box ...................................................................................................3
Printer parts ...........................................................................................................4
Printer menu ..........................................................................................................7
Paper information ................................................................................................10
Ink cartridge information ......................................................................................11
Purchasing replacement ink cartridges .........................................................11
Ink cartridge tips ...........................................................................................11
Inserting or replacing the ink cartridges ........................................................12
2 Printing basics....................................................................................................14
Using memory cards ............................................................................................14
Supported file formats ..................................................................................14
Selecting a photo layout ......................................................................................15
Deciding which photos to print .............................................................................15
Selecting photos to print ......................................................................................16
Improving photo quality and getting creative .......................................................16
Printing photos .....................................................................................................16
Getting connected ...............................................................................................17
Connecting to other devices .........................................................................17
Printing from a computer ..............................................................................17
A Installing the software........................................................................................19
Installation troubleshooting ..................................................................................19
All of the printers in Print Center disappear after printer software
installation (Macintosh only) .........................................................................19
The installation software does not start automatically when the CD is
inserted (Windows only) ...............................................................................20
The Found New Hardware Wizard opens but does not recognize the
printer (Windows only) ..................................................................................20
The system requirements check indicates that the computer is running
an outdated version of Internet Explorer (Windows only) .............................20
The computer stops responding during software installation (Windows
only) ..............................................................................................................20
The System Requirements dialog box appears during installation ...............20
The computer could not read the HP Photosmart CD ..................................20
B HP Customer Care .............................................................................................21
HP Customer Care by phone ...............................................................................21
Placing a call ................................................................................................21
Additional warranty options ..................................................................................22
Limited warranty statement ..................................................................................23
C Specifications.....................................................................................................25
System requirements ...........................................................................................25
Saving photos to a computer .................................................................17
Using creative options in the printer software ........................................17
Setting print preferences .......................................................................18
HP Photosmart 8200 series Reference Guide 1
Printer specifications ...........................................................................................25
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing an HP Photosmart 8200 series printer! With this new photo
printer you can print beautiful photos, save photos to a computer, and create fun and
easy projects with or without a computer.
Finding more information
The printer comes with the following documentation:
● Setup Guide: The HP Photosmart 8200 series printer comes with setup
instructions that explain how to set up the printer.
● User's Guide: The HP Photosmart 8200 series User's Guide describes the basic
features of the printer, explains how to use the printer without connecting a
computer, and contains hardware troubleshooting information. It is available in
online format on the User's Guide CD.
● Reference Guide: The HP Photosmart 8200 series Reference Guide is the book
you are reading. It provides basic information about the printer, including setup,
operation, technical support, and warranty. For detailed instructions, see the
User's Guide CD.
● Onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help: The onscreen HP Photosmart Printer
Help describes how to use the printer with a computer and contains software
troubleshooting information.
After you have installed the HP Photosmart printer software on a computer, you can
view the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help:
● Windows PC: From the Start menu, select Programs (in Windows XP, select All
Programs) > HP > Photosmart 8200 series > Photosmart Help.
● Macintosh: Select Help > Mac Help in the Finder, then select Help Center > HP
Image Zone Help > HP Photosmart Printer Help.
What's in the box
The printer box contains the following items:
● The HP Photosmart 8200 series printer
● The HP Photosmart 8200 series Setup Guide
● The HP Photosmart 8200 series Reference Guide
● The HP Photosmart 8200 series printer software CD
● The User's Guide CD
● Paper sampler
● Photo paper storage bag (not available in some countries/regions)
● HP Tri-color and Photo print cartridges
● Print cartridge protector
● A power supply
Note Content may vary by country/region.
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Chapter 1
Printer parts
Front of printer
1 On: Press this button to turn on the printer.
2 Top cover: Lift this cover to access the ink cartridges and to clear paper jams. To lift the
cover, grasp the top cover below the HP logo and pull upward.
3 Printer Screen: Use this screen to view photos, menus, and messages.
4 Output tray: Use this tray to catch your printouts. Remove this tray to access the Photo
tray.
5 Main tray: Pull out this tray and load plain paper, transparencies, envelopes, or other
media with the side to be printed facing down.
6 Photo tray: Remove the Output tray and load small-size paper up to 10 x 15 cm
(4 x 6 inch) into the Photo tray for printing with the side to be printed facing down. The
paper may be tabbed or untabbed.
7 Memory card slots: Insert memory cards here. For a list of supported memory cards, see
Supported file formats.
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Camera port: Connect a PictBridge™ digital camera, the optional HP Bluetooth® wireless
printer adapter, or an HP iPod.
Back of printer
1 Power cord connection: Use this port to connect the power cord included with the printer.
2 USB port: Use this port to connect the printer to a computer.
3 Rear access door: Remove this door to clear paper jams or to install the optional HP
Automatic Two-sided Printing Accessory. See the User's Guide CD.
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Main and Output trays
1 Paper-width guide: Adjust this guide to fit close to the edge of the paper in the Main tray.
2 Output tray: Use this tray to catch your printouts. Remove this tray to access the Photo
tray.
3 Output tray extender: Pull towards you to extend the Output tray to catch your printouts.
4 Main tray: Pull out this tray and load plain paper, transparencies, envelopes, or other
media for printing.
5 Main tray release: Pull toward you to extend the Main tray.
6 Paper-length guide: Adjust this guide to fit close to the end of the paper in the Main tray.
7 Tray grips: Pull on the tray grips to extend the Main tray.
Photo tray
1 Paper-width guide: Adjust this guide to fit close to the edge of the paper in the Photo tray.
2 Paper-length guide: Adjust this guide to fit close to the end of the paper in the Photo tray.
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Chapter 1
Control panel
1 On: Turn on the printer or put it into power save mode.
2 Instant Share: Send the currently selected photo(s) to the HP Instant Share function of
the HP Image Zone software (when connected to a computer).
3 Photo tray: Select the correct tray for the next print job sent from the control panel. When
the blue light is on, the printer selects paper from the Photo tray. When the light is off, the
printer selects paper from the Main tray.
4 Layout: Select the print layout for your photos. When a memory card is inserted, the
selected layout is displayed in the bottom center of the printer screen.
5 Menu: View the printer menu.
6 OK: Select a menu or dialog choice and play/pause a video clip during playback.
7 Navigation arrows: Adjust the crop box, navigate menu choices, and control the
playback of a video clip.
8 Zoom (+)(-): Zoom in or out of a photo. You can also press Zoom (-) to view photos nine
at a time when viewing a photo at normal magnification.
9 Rotate: Rotate a photo or a crop box.
10 Select Photos: Select a photo number or menu option.
11 Printer screen: View menus and messages.
12 Select Photos arrows: Navigate through menu options or photo numbers.
13 Print: Print the selected photos from the inserted memory card, or from a camera
connected to the front camera port.
14 Cancel: Deselect photos, exit a menu, or stop an action you have requested.
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