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HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide
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Copyrights and trademarks
© Copyright 2004 Hewlett-Packard
Development Company, L.P.
The information contained herein is
subject to change without notice.
Reproduction, adaptation or
translation without prior written
permission is prohibited, except as
allowed under the copyright laws.
Notice
The only warranties for HP products
and services are set forth in the
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services. Nothing herein should be
construed as constituting an
additional warranty. HP shall not be
liable for technical or editorial errors
or omissions contained herein.
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Company, L.P. shall not be liable for
incidental or consequential damages
in connection with, or arising out of
the furnishing, performance, or use of
this document and the program
material which it describes.
Trademarks
HP, the HP logo, and Photosmart are
property of Hewlett-Packard
Development Company, L.P.
The Secure Digital logo is a
trademark of the SD Association.
Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
CompactFlash, CF, and the CF logo
are trademarks of the CompactFlash
Association (CFA).
Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo,
Memory Stick PRO, and Memory
Stick PRO Duo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
MultiMediaCard is a trademark of
Infineon Technologies AG of
Germany, and is licensed to the
MMCA (MultiMediaCard Association).
Microdrive is a trademark of Hitachi
Global Storage Technologies.
SmartMedia is a trademark of
Toshiba Corporation.
xD-Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji
Photo Film Co., Ltd., Toshiba
Corporation, and Olympus Optical
Co., Ltd.
Mac, the Mac logo, and Macintosh
are registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos
are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and any use of such marks by
Hewlett-Packard Company is under
license.
PictBridge and the PictBridge logo are
trademarks of the Camera & Imaging
Products Association (CIPA).
Other brands and their products are
trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective holders.
The embedded software in the printer
is based in part on the work of the
Independent JPEG Group.
The copyrights to certain photos
within this document are retained by
the original owners.
Regulatory model
identification number
SDGOA-0402
For regulatory identification purposes,
the product is assigned a Regulatory
Model Number. The Regulatory
Model Number for the product is
SDGOA-0402. This regulatory
number should not be confused with
the marketing name (HP Photosmart
8100 series printer) or product
number (Q3399A).
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
HP Photosmart 8100 series
Start Here booklet.
● 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.
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Contents
1 Welcome................................................................................................................3
Find more information.............................................................................................3
What's in the box....................................................................................................3
Printer overview......................................................................................................4
Printer menu...........................................................................................................7
Paper information.................................................................................................13
Print cartridge information.....................................................................................14
2 Printing with your new printer...........................................................................19
Quick start............................................................................................................19
Printing without a computer..................................................................................20
Using memory cards......................................................................................20
Selecting photos...................................................................................................21
Printing selected photos.......................................................................................22
Enhancing photos.................................................................................................22
Changing printer preferences...............................................................................22
Getting connected................................................................................................22
Connecting to other devices..........................................................................22
Connecting through HP Instant Share...........................................................23
Printing with a computer.......................................................................................24
3 Installing the software........................................................................................27
Installing the software...........................................................................................27
Installation troubleshooting...................................................................................28
4 Support and warranty......................................................................................... 29
Customer Care.....................................................................................................29
Customer Care by phone..............................................................................29
Limited warranty statement...................................................................................31
5 Specifications.....................................................................................................33
System requirements............................................................................................33
Printer specifications............................................................................................33
Environmental statements....................................................................................36
Protecting the environment............................................................................36
Ozone production..........................................................................................36
Energy consumption......................................................................................36
Paper use......................................................................................................36
Plastics..........................................................................................................36
Material safety data sheets............................................................................36
Recycling program......................................................................................... 37
Supported file formats............................................................................20
Inserting memory cards..........................................................................20
Placing a call..........................................................................................30
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing an HP Photosmart 8100 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.
Find more information
The printer comes with the following documentation:
● Setup Guide: The HP Photosmart 8100 series Setup Guide explains how to set
up the printer, install the printer software, and print your first photo.
● User's Guide: The 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 8100 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.
● 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 320, 370, 7400, 7800, 8100, 8400, 8700 series
> Photosmart Help.
● Macintosh: Select Help > Mac Help in the Finder, then select Library >
HP Photosmart Printer Help for Macintosh.
What's in the box
The printer box contains the following items:
● The HP Photosmart 8100 series printer
● The HP Photosmart 8100 series Setup Guide
● The HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide
● The HP Photosmart 8100 series printer software CD
● The User's Guide CD
● Paper sampler
● Photo paper storage bag
● Tri-color and Photo print cartridges
● Print cartridge protector
● A power supply (power supplies may vary in appearance or have an additional
power cord)
Note Contents may vary by country/region.
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Chapter 1
Printer overview
Front of printer
1 Camera port
Use this port to connect a
™
PictBridge
digital camera to
the printer, or to insert the
optional HP Bluetooth
printer adapter.
2 Out tray
Lift this tray to load small media
or to clear front paper jams.
3 Paper-width guide
Adjust this guide to fit close to
the edge of the paper in the
Main tray.
4 Main tray
Place plain paper,
transparencies, envelopes, or
other media in this tray for
printing.
5 Out tray extender
Lift the tab, then pull it towards
you to extend the Out tray to
catch the printed paper as it is
ejected from the printer.
6 Paper-length guide
Adjust this guide to fit close to
the end of the paper in the Main
tray.
7 Photo tray
Lift the Out tray to load small
photo paper in the Photo tray.
8 Photo tray slider
Push this slider away from you
to engage the Photo tray.
9 Top cover
Lift this cover to access the print
cartridges and the print
cartridge storage area, and to
clear paper jams.
10 Printer screen
Use this screen to view your
photos and menu options.
11 Memory card slots
Insert memory cards here.
®
wireless
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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 or to an
HP direct-printing digital camera.
3 Rear access door
Remove this door to clear paper
jams.
Control panel
1 On
Press this button to turn on the
printer or put it into power save
mode.
2 Save
Press this button to save photos
from a memory card to a
computer.
3 HP Instant Share
Press this button to send a
photo via e-mail. The Save and
HP Instant Share buttons work
only when the printer is
connected to a computer. For
more information, see Getting
connected.
4 Select Photos arrows
Use these arrows to scroll
through the photos on a
memory card.
5 Select Photos
Use this button to select the
currently displayed photo or
video frame for printing.
6 Cancel
Press this button to deselect
photos, to exit a menu, or to
stop an action you have
requested.
7 Zoom
Press this button to enter Zoom
mode and zoom in on the
currently displayed photo, and
to exit 9-up view mode.
8 Menu
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Press this button to view the
printer menu.
9 Rotate
Press this button to rotate the
currently displayed photo.
10 OK
Press this button to answer
questions on the printer screen,
to select menu options, to enter
9-up view mode, and to play a
video.
11 Navigation arrows
Use these arrows to scroll
through the printer menu
options, position the crop box,
and control the speed and
direction of video playback.
12 Print
Press this button to print
selected photos from the
inserted memory card.
13 Layout
Turn this dial to select the print
layout for your photos.
Indicator lights
1 On light
– On—the power is on
– Off—the printer is in power-
save mode
2 Status light
– On (Green)—the power is
on and the printer is not
printing
– Off—the printer is in power-
save mode
– Flashing green—the
printer is busy printing
– Flashing red—the printer
requires attention
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Printer menu
Press Menu to access the printer menu. If you are viewing a submenu, pressing
Menu returns you to the main printer menu.
To navigate the printer menu:
● Press Navigation
printer screen. Menu items that are not accessible are grayed out.
● Press OK to open a menu or select an option.
● Press Cancel to exit the current menu.
3 Paper tray lights
– Photo tray light on—the
Photo tray is engaged
– Main tray light on—the
Main tray is engaged
4 Memory card light
– On—the memory card is
inserted correctly
– Off—no memory card is
inserted
– Flashing—information is
being transmitted between
the memory card and the
printer or computer
to scroll through the menu options displayed on the
or
Printer menu structure
Top level
menu
Print Options Print all
Edit Remove red eye
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Submenus/options Additional submenus/options
Print proof sheet
Scan proof sheet
Video action prints
Print range Select beginning of range:
Select end of range:
Print index page
Print new
Photo brightness Photo brightness:
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Printer menu structure (continued)
Top level
Submenus/options Additional submenus/options
menu
Add frame Select pattern:
Add color effect Choose color effect:
Tools View 9-up
Slide show Press OK to pause and
(Press Navigation or to
increase or decrease the photo
brightness.)
Select color:
● Black and white
● Sepia
● Antique
● No effect (default)
The color effect does not affect
frames created with the Add
frame option.
unpause the slide show; press
Cancel to stop the slide show.
Print quality Print quality:
● Best (default)
● Normal
Print sample page
Print test page
Clean cartridges Continue to second level
cleaning?
● Yes
● No
Continue to third level cleaning?
● Yes
● No
Align cartridge
Bluetooth Device address Device address:
(Some devices with Bluetooth
wireless technology require you
to enter the address of the
device they are trying to locate.
This menu option shows the
device address.)
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Printer menu structure (continued)
Top level
Submenus/options Additional submenus/options
menu
Device name Device name:
Passkey (Press Navigation to
Accessibility Accessibility:
(You can select a device name
for the printer that appears on
other devices with Bluetooth
wireless technology when they
locate the printer.)
increase number by one; press
Navigation
to decrease the
number. Press OK to move to
next number.)
(You can assign a Bluetooth
numerical passkey to the printer
that users of devices with
Bluetooth wireless technology
trying to locate the printer must
enter before they can print, if the
printer Bluetooth Security level
is set to High. The default
passkey is 0000.)
● Visible to all
● Not visible
When Accessibility is set
to Not visible, only devices
that know the device
address can print to it.
(You can set the Bluetoothequipped printer to be visible or
invisible to other devices with
Bluetooth wireless technology
by changing this accessibility
option.)
Security level Security Level:
● High
(The printer does require
users of other devices with
Bluetooth wireless
technology to enter the
printer passkey)
● Low
(The printer does not
require users of other
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Printer menu structure (continued)
Top level
Submenus/options Additional submenus/options
menu
devices with Bluetooth
wireless technology to enter
the printer passkey)
Reset Bluetooth options Reset Bluetooth options:
● Yes
● No
Help Cartridges Print Cartridge Help:
(Press Navigation
scroll through the HP print
cartridges available for the
printer, then press OK to see
how to insert the cartridge)
Photo sizes Photo Sizes Help:
(Press Navigation
scroll through the available
photo sizes)
Paper loading Paper Loading Help:
(Press Navigation
scroll through information on
loading paper)
or to
to
or
or to
Paper jams Paper Jam Help:
(Select to see how to remove a
paper jam)
Camera connect Camera Connect Help:
(Select to see where to connect
a PictBridge compatible digital
camera to the printer)
Preferences SmartFocus Turn SmartFocus:
● On (default)
● Off
Digital Flash Turn Digital Flash:
● On
● Off (default)
Date/time Date/time stamp:
● Date/time
● Date only
● Off (default)
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Printer menu structure (continued)
Top level
Submenus/options Additional submenus/options
menu
Colorspace Choose colorspace:
Passport photo mode Turn passport photo mode:
● sRGB
● Adobe RGB
● Auto-select (default)
The Auto-select default tells the
printer to use the Adobe RGB
colorspace, if available. The
printer defaults to sRGB if
Adobe RGB is not available.
● On
● Off (default)
Select Size:
If you select On, the printer
prompts you to select the
passport photo size. Passport
mode tells the printer to print all
photos in the selected size.
Each page contains one photo.
However, if you specify several
copies of the same photo, they
all appear on the same page (if
enough space is available).
You must let photos printed in
passport photo mode dry
overnight before they are
laminated.
Tray select Select which paper tray to use:
● Front (default when rear
tray not installed)
● Rear
● Ask each time (default
when rear tray is installed)
Paper detect Auto paper detect:
● On (default)
● Off
Preview animation Turn preview animation:
● On (default)
● Off
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Printer menu structure (continued)
Top level
Submenus/options Additional submenus/options
menu
Video enhancement Turn video print enhancement:
Restore defaults Restore original factory
Language Select language:
● On
● Off (default)
preferences:
● Yes
● No
Restores factory settings for all
menu items except Select
language and Select country/
region (under Language in
Preferences menu) and
Bluetooth settings (under
Bluetooth in the main printer
menu).
Select country/region:
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Paper information
You can print on photo paper, plain paper, or small media such as index cards and
envelopes.
Load paper
Paper type
How to load Tray to load
● Letter or A4
paper
● Transparencies
● 20 x 25 cm (8 x
10 inch) photo
paper
● 10 x 15 cm (4 x
6 inch) photo
paper
● Index cards
● Hagaki cards
● L-size cards
1 Raise the Out tray.
2 Load plain paper,
photo paper, or
transparencies printside down. Check
that the stack of
paper is no higher
than the top of the
paper-length guide.
3 Pull the Photo tray
slider towards you
until it stops. The
Main light illuminates,
meaning that paper
from the Main tray
will be used for the
next print job.
4 Lower the Out tray.
1 Raise the Out tray.
2 Load paper print-side
down. If you are
using tabbed paper,
insert the paper so
the tab feeds in last.
3 Lower the Out tray.
4 Push the Photo tray
slider away from you
until it stops. The
Photo light
illuminates, meaning
that paper from the
Photo tray will be
used for the next print
job.
Main tray
1 Out tray
2 Paper-width guide
3 Paper-length guide
4 Photo tray slider
Photo tray
1 Out tray
2 Paper-width guide
3 Paper-length guide
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Load paper (continued)
Paper type How to load Tray to load
1 Photo tray slider
● 13 x 18 cm (5 x
7 inch) photo
paper
● Envelopes
1 Remove the Out tray
by pushing in the
buttons on each side
and pulling the tray
towards you.
2 Load photo paper
print-side down.
Load envelopes with
the front-side down
and with the flap on
the left. Tuck the
flaps inside the
envelopes to avoid
paper jams.
3 Replace the Out tray.
4 Pull the Photo tray
slider towards you
until it stops. The
Main light illuminates,
meaning that paper
from the Main tray
will be used for the
next print job.
Main input tray
1 Out tray
1 Paper-length guide
2 Paper-width guide
Print cartridge information
The HP Photosmart 8100 series printer can print color and black-and-white photos.
HP provides different types of print cartridges so you can choose the best cartridges
for your project. The cartridge numbers you can use in this printer also appear on the
back cover.
For optimum printing results, HP recommends using only HP print cartridges. Inserting
a cartridge that is not in this table may invalidate the printer warranty.
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Use the correct print cartridges
To print…
Insert this print
cartridge in the left stall
Insert this print
cartridge in the right stall
Full-color photos HP Tri-color #343 or #344 HP Photo #348
Black-and-white photos HP Tri-color #343 or #344 HP Gray Photo #100
Sepia or antique photos HP Tri-color #343 or #344 HP Photo #348
Text and colored line
HP Tri-color #343 or #344 HP Black #339
drawings
Caution Check that you are using the correct print cartridge. Also, note that
HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. Damage that
results from modifying or refilling HP cartridges is not covered by the
HP warranty.
For best print quality, HP recommends that you install all retail print cartridges before
the date stamped on the box.
Insert or replace the print cartridges
Prepare the printer and cartridges
1 Make sure the power is on and you have
removed the cardboard from inside the printer.
2 Lift the main cover of the printer.
3 Remove the bright pink tape from both
cartridges.
Do not touch the ink nozzles or the copper-colored
contacts, and do not re-tape the cartridges.
Remove the pink tape
Do not touch here
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Insert or replace the print cartridges (continued)
Insert the cartridges
1 If you are replacing a cartridge, push down and
pull outward on the cartridge stall cover to open
it and then pull the cartridge out.
2 Match the symbol on the cartridge label to the
correct stall. Hold the cartridge with the label on
top and slide it at a slight upward angle into the
stall so the copper-colored contacts go in first.
Push the cartridge until it snaps into place.
3 Close the cartridge stall cover.
4 Repeat the previous steps to install the second
cartridge, if necessary.
5 When you are finished installing cartridges,
close the main cover.
You must install both cartridges in order for the
printer to work as intended.
Tip Ink-backup printing mode lets you keep
printing even if one of the cartridges fails or
runs out of ink. Remove the cartridge and
close the main cover to enter ink-backup
printing mode. The printer continues to print,
but at a slower speed and with inferior print
quality. A message reminds you that the printer
is in ink-backup printing mode. Replace the
cartridge as soon as possible.
The idle screen of the printer displays two icons
showing the approximate ink level for each cartridge
(100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, and nearly empty). Inklevel icons do not appear if one or both installed
cartridges are not genuine HP cartridges.
Each time you install or replace a print cartridge, a
message prompts you to print an alignment page.
This ensures high-quality prints.
Align the cartridges
1 Load paper in the In tray.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete
the cartridge alignment.
When you are not using a print cartridge
Whenever you remove a print cartridge
from the printer, store it in a print
cartridge protector, if available. The
cartridge protector keeps the ink from
drying out. Storing the cartridge
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When you are not using a print cartridge (continued)
improperly can cause the cartridge to
malfunction.
➔
To insert a cartridge into the
cartridge protector, slide the
cartridge into the protector at a
slight angle and snap it securely
into place.
Once you have inserted a cartridge into
the cartridge protector, place it in the
storage area located in the printer under
the top cover.
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Printing with your new printer
It's easy to print high-quality photos for yourself, family, and friends. This section
provides you with a quick start to printing, as well as detailed instructions on using
memory cards, selecting photos, and more.
Quick start
Printing photos is as easy as 1–2–3! Here's how you do it.
Step 1: Getting ready to print
Inserting a print
cartridge
Loading paper
1 Install the print cartridges.
See Print cartridge information.
a Unpack a print cartridge and remove the tape.
Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or
ink nozzles.
b Open the top of the printer.
c Match the symbol on the cartridge label to the
correct stall. Hold the cartridge with the label
on top and slide it at a slight upward angle into
the stall so the copper-colored contacts go in
first. Push the cartridge until it snaps into place.
d Repeat for each print cartridge you need to
install.
2 Load photo paper
See Paper information.
a Open the In tray on the back of the printer.
b Load several sheets of photo paper into the In
tray.
c Adjust the paper width guide to fit.
Step 2: Selecting photos
1 Insert a memory card that has photos on it.
Caution Inserting a memory card incorrectly can
damage the card and the printer. For more
information on memory cards, see Inserting
Inserting a memory card
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memory cards.
2
Press Select Photos
photos on the card.
3
Press Select Photos
want to print. A check mark appears in the left
corner of the photo on the printer screen.
For more information about selecting photos, see
Selecting photos.
to scroll through the
or
to select a photo that you
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Step 2: Selecting photos
Selecting a photo
Step 3: Printing
➔
Printing photos
Printing without a computer
The HP Photosmart 8100 series printer lets you print amazing photos without even
going near a computer.
Press Print to print the selected photos.
Using memory cards
After you have taken pictures with a digital camera, you can remove the memory card
from the camera and insert it into the printer to view and print your photos. The printer
can read the following types of memory cards: CompactFlash
™
Microdrive
, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, SmartMedia™, and xD-Picture Card™.
Caution Using any other type of memory card may damage the memory card
and the printer.
To learn about other ways of transferring photos from a digital camera to the printer,
see Getting connected.
Supported file formats
The printer can recognize and print the following file formats directly from the memory
card: JPEG, uncompressed TIFF, AVI (JPEG compression), QuickTime (JPEG
compression), and MPEG-1. If a digital camera saves photos and video clips in other
file formats, save the files to a computer and print them using a software application.
For more information, see the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help.
Inserting memory cards
After you take pictures with a digital camera, remove the memory card from the
camera and insert it into the printer.
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, Memory Sticks,
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Caution Do not pull out a memory card while the Memory Card light is
flashing. A flashing light means that the printer is accessing the memory card.
Removing a memory card while it is being accessed may damage the printer
and the memory card or corrupt the information on the memory card.
1 SmartMedia, xD-Picture Card
2 Memory Sticks
3 CompactFlash, Microdrive
4 MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital
To insert a memory card
1 Remove any memory cards that are already inserted into any of the memory card
slots. You can have only one card inserted at a time.
2 Find the correct slot for your memory card.
3 Insert the memory card into the slot with the copper-colored contacts down or the
metal pinholes facing toward the printer.
4 Gently push the memory card into the printer until it stops.
The printer reads the memory card and then displays the first photo on the card.
If you used your digital camera to select photos on the card, the printer asks you
if you want to print the camera-selected photos.
Selecting photos
You can select one or more photos to print using the printer control panel.
Select a photo
1 Insert a memory card.
2
Press Select Photos
Tip
To move quickly through the photos, press and hold Select Photos
3
Press Select Photos
A check mark appears on the bottom left corner of the printer screen to indicate
that the photo is selected for printing. Press Select Photos
more than one copy of the photo. A number indicating how many copies are to be
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or to navigate to the photo you want to print.
or .
to select the photo currently on the printer screen.
repeatedly to print
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printed appears next to the check mark. Press Cancel to decrease the number of
copies by one.
4 To select additional photos, repeat these steps.
Deselect a photo
1
Press Select Photos
2 Press Cancel.
Deselecting photos does not delete them from the memory card.
Printing selected photos
You can print photos from a memory card or directly from a PictBridge or HP directprinting digital camera. You can print selected photos, all photos, photos selected on a
proof sheet, or a range of photos. For instructions, see the User's Guide available in
online format on the User's Guide CD.
Enhancing photos
The printer provides a variety of tools and effects that let you enhance your photos or
use them in creative ways. You can add color effects, remove red eye, and add a
decorative frame. The settings do not change your original photo. They only affect
printing. For instructions, see the User's Guide available in online format on the User's
Guide CD.
to navigate to the photo you want to deselect.
or
Changing printer preferences
Change the printer default settings to your own personal preferences by using the
printer menu on the printer control panel. Printer preferences are global settings. They
apply to every photo you print. For a complete list of available preferences and their
default settings, see Printer menu. For instructions on changing printer preferences,
see the User's Guide available in online format on the User's Guide CD.
Getting connected
Use the printer to stay connected to other devices and people.
Connecting to other devices
This printer offers several ways of connecting to computers or other devices. Each
connection type lets you do different things.
Connection type and what you need
USB
● A Universal Serial Bus (USB) 1.1 or
2.0 full-speed compliant cable 3
meters (10 feet) or less in length.
For instructions about connecting
What this lets you do
● Print from a computer to the printer.
See Printing with a computer.
● Save photos from a memory card
inserted in the printer to a computer
where you can enhance or organize
them in the HP Image Zone software.
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Connection type and what you need What this lets you do
the printer with a USB cable, see
the Start Here Booklet.
● A computer with Internet access (to
use HP Instant Share).
● Share photos through HP Instant
Share.
● Print directly from an
HP Photosmart direct-printing digital
camera to the printer. For more
information, see Printing without a
computer and the camera
documentation.
PictBridge
A PictBridge-compatible digital camera
and a USB cable.
Connect the camera to the camera port
on the front of the printer.
Bluetooth
The optional HP Bluetooth wireless
printer adapter.
If the printer came with this accessory or
you have purchased it separately, see
the accompanying documentation and
the onscreen Help for instructions.
Print directly from a PictBridgecompatible digital camera to the printer.
For more information, see Printing
without a computer and the camera
documentation.
Print from any device with Bluetooth
wireless technology to the printer.
If you connect the optional HP Bluetooth
wireless printer adapter to the printer
through the camera port, be sure to set
the Bluetooth printer menu options as
needed. See Printer menu.
The adapter is not compatible with the
Macintosh OS.
Connecting through HP Instant Share
Use HP Instant Share to share photos with friends and relatives using e-mail, online
albums, or an online photo finishing service. The printer must be connected through a
USB cable to a computer with Internet access and have all the HP software installed.
If you try to use HP Instant Share and do not have all the required software installed
or configured, a message prompts you through the required steps.
To use HP Instant Share
1 Insert a memory card and select some photos.
2 Press HP Instant Share.
3 Follow the instructions on the computer to share the selected photos with others.
See the onscreen HP Image Zone Help for information about using HP Instant Share.
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Printing with a computer
All HP photo printers come with the HP Image Zone software, which helps you do
more with your photos than ever before. Use it to get creative with your pictures: edit
them, share them, and create fun projects such as greeting cards. The HP Image
Zone is only installed if you choose the Typical installation option. See Installing the
software.
Software feature
Take control of printing
Harness the power of the
HP Photosmart printer driver. This
software gives you full control over how
your photos print. You can:
● Produce draft-quality prints to save
on ink and photo media
● Learn how to get the most out of the
printer and your digital photos
● Use advanced color settings to
produce the highest-quality prints
HP Instant Share
Use HP Instant Share to share photos
with family and friends. HP Instant
Share lets you easily:
● E-mail images using HP Instant
Share without large file attachments
● Create online albums to share,
organize, and store photos
● Order professionally processed
prints online (availability varies by
country/region)
Where to find information
Windows: In the onscreen Help, click
HP Photosmart Printer Help. In the
print dialog box itself, right-click any
option and click the What's This? box to
learn more about that option.
Macintosh: Select Help > Mac Help in
the Finder, then select Library >
HP Photosmart Printer Help for
Macintosh.
For more information about using
HP Instant Share with your specific
printer model, see Connecting through
HP Instant Share.
Windows: In the onscreen Help, click
Use the HP Image Zone, then click
Share your images using HP Instant
Share.
To use HP Instant Share on Windows,
start HP Image Zone, select one or
more photos, then click the HP Instant
Share tab.
Macintosh: Start HP Instant Share, then
follow the onscreen instructions.
To use HP Instant Share on a
Macintosh, press and hold on
HP Photosmart Menu in the Dock, then
select HP Instant Share from the pop-
up menu.
Creative projects Windows: In the onscreen Help, click
Use the HP Image Zone, then click
Create projects.
To do creative projects on Windows,
start HP Image Zone, select one or
more photos, then click the Projects tab.
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Software feature Where to find information
Macintosh: To do creative projects on a
Macintosh, press and hold on the active
HP Photosmart Menu in the Dock, then
select HP Image Print from the pop-up
menu. Select a creative printing option
from the Print Style drop down menu.
Think outside the photo album. The
HP Image Zone lets you use your digital
Onscreen instructions appear in the
HP Image Print window.
photos for creative projects such as:
● Iron-on transfers
● Banners
● Greeting cards
Organize your photos
The HP Image Zone helps you keep on
top of your digital photos and video clips
by letting you:
● Organize your photos in albums
● Search through your photos by
date, keywords, and more
● Index images automatically
Edit and enhance your photos
The HP Image Zone lets you:
● Do manual color correction and
make other adjustments to improve
your photos before you print them
● Add text and other graphics
● Resize your digital photos
In the onscreen Help, click Use the
HP Image Zone, then click Manage
your images.
To organize your photos on Windows,
start HP Image Zone, then click the My
Images tab.
Macintosh: This feature is not available
on the Macintosh.
Windows: In the onscreen Help, click
Use the HP Image Zone, then click Edit
your images.
To edit photos on Windows, start
HP Image Zone, select one or more
photos, then click the Edit tab.
Macintosh: To edit photos on a
Macintosh, press and hold on the active
HP Photosmart Menu in the Dock, then
select HP Image Edit from the pop-up
menu.
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Installing the software
Installing the software
The printer comes with optional software you can install on a computer.
After using the Setup Guide instructions to setup the printer hardware, use the
instructions in this section to install the software.
Windows users
Important: Do not connect the USB
cable until you are prompted.
HP Image Zone software and full printer
functionality is installed automatically
when you choose the Typical
installation of your HP software.
1 Insert the HP Photosmart CD into
your computer's CD-ROM drive.
2 Click Next and follow the onscreen
instructions. If instructions do not
appear, locate the setup.exe file on
the CD-ROM drive and double-click
it. Wait several minutes while the
files load.
Note If the Found New Hardware
screen appears, click
Cancel, unplug the USB
cable, and restart the
installation.
3 When prompted, connect one end
of the USB cable to the USB port on
the back of the printer, and connect
the other end to the USB port on
your computer.
4 Follow the onscreen instructions
until the installation is finished and
your computer restarts. When the
Congratulations page appears, click
Print a demo page.
Macintosh users
Important: Do not connect the USB
cable until you are prompted.
1 Insert the HP Photosmart CD into
your computer's CD-ROM drive.
2 Double-click the HP Photosmart
CD icon.
3 Double-click the HP Photosmart
Install icon. Follow the onscreen
instructions to install the printer
software.
4 When prompted, connect one end
of the USB cable to the USB port on
the back of the printer, and connect
the other end to the USB port on
your computer.
5 Select the printer in the Print dialog
box. If the printer does not appear
in the list, click Edit Printer List to
add the printer.
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Installation troubleshooting
If the printer software did not install successfully or if the printer and computer are not
communicating properly after software installation, check this page for possible
solutions. If you still need help, check the printer documentation or contact Customer
Care. Check all cable connections between the printer and computer, and ensure you
are using the most recent version of the printer software.
The Found New Hardware Wizard opens but doesn't recognize the printer.
You may have connected the USB cable before completing the software installation.
Disconnect the USB cable and restart the software installation. Connect the USB
cable when prompted during software installation.
The computer stops responding during software installation.
This may mean that virus protection software or another software program is running
in the background and slowing down the installation process. Wait while the software
finishes copying files; this may take several minutes. If, after several minutes, the
computer is still not responding, restart the computer, pause or disable any active
virus protection software, quit all other software programs, and then reinstall the
printer software.
Note Your virus protection software will turn back on automatically when you restart
the computer.
The System Requirements dialog box appears during installation.
A component of the computer system does not meet minimum system requirements.
Ugrade the component to the minimum system requirement and then reinstall the
printer software.
The System Requirements check indicates that the computer is running an
outdated version of Internet Explorer.
Press Ctrl+Shift on the keyboard and click Cancel in the System Requirements dialog
box to bypass the block and complete the software installation. You must update
Internet Explorer immediately after installing the HP Photosmart software, or the
HP software will not work properly.
Note You do not have to reinstall the HP software after updating Internet Explorer.
The computer could not read the HP Photosmart CD.
Make sure the CD isn’t dirty or scratched. If other CDs work but the HP Photosmart
CD does not, you may have a damaged CD. You can download the printer software
from www.hp.com/support. If other CDs don’t work, you may need to service the CDROM drive.
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Support and warranty
This section contains information about technical support and the printer warranty.
Customer Care
If you have a problem, follow these steps:
1 Check the documentation that came with the printer.
– Start Here booklet: The HP Photosmart 8100 series Start Here booklet explains how
– User's Guide: The User's Guide describes the basic features of the printer, explains
– HP Photosmart Printer Help: The onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help describes
– Reference Guide: The HP Photosmart 8100 series Reference Guide is the book you
– HP Photosmart Printer Help: The onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help describes
2 If you are unable to solve the problem using the information in the documentation, visit
www.hp.com/support to do the following:
– Access online support pages
– Send HP an e-mail message for answers to your questions
– Connect with an HP technician by using online chat
– Check for software updates
Support options and availability vary by product, country/region, and language.
3 For Europe only: Contact your local point of purchase. If the printer has a hardware failure,
you will be asked to bring the printer to where you purchased it. Service is free during the
printer limited warranty period. After the warranty period, you will be quoted a service charge.
4 If you are unable to solve the problem using the onscreen Help or HP websites, call
Customer Care using the number for your country/region. For a list of country/region phone
numbers, see the following section.
to set up the printer and print your first photo.
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.
how to use the printer with a computer and contains software troubleshooting
information.
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.
how to use the printer with a computer and contains software troubleshooting
information. See Installing the software.
Customer Care by phone
While the printer is under warranty, you can obtain free phone support. For more information,
see Limited warranty statement, or go to www.hp.com/support to check the duration of your free
support.
After the free phone support period, you can obtain help from HP at an additional cost. Contact
your HP dealer or call the support phone number for your country/region for support options.
To receive HP support by phone, call the appropriate support phone number for your location.
Standard phone company charges apply.
Western Europe: Customers in Western Europe should go to www.hp.com/support to access
phone support numbers in their country/region.
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www.hp.com/support
61 56 45 43
Argentina
Argentina
Australia
800 171
Brasil (dentro da
grande São Paulo)
Brasil (fora da
grande São Paulo)
Canada
Caribbean
Central America
Chile
Columbia
Costa Rica
Česká republika
Ecuador
(Andinat el)
Ecuador (Pacifitel)
2 532 5222
Greece (international)
Greece (in-country)
Greece (Cyprus)
Guatemala
Magyarország
India
Indonesia
(0) 9 830 4848
Jamaica
(54) 11-4778-8380
0-810-555-5520
13 10 47
(11) 3747-7799
0800-157751
(800) 474-6836
1-800-711-2884
1-800-711-2884
800-360-999
(8621) 38814518
01-800-011-4726
0-800-011-4114 +
1-800-711-2884
261 307 310
1-800-711-2884
1-800-225528
+ 30 210 6073603
801 11 22 55 47
800 9 2649
1-800-999-5105
852-2802 4098
1 382 1111
1 600 44 7737
62 (21) 350 3408
0-800-7112884
0570-000511
+81-3-3335-9800
1588-3003
Malaysia
México (Ciudad de México)
México (fuera de
Ciudad de México)
22 404747
New Zealand
Nigeria 1 3204 999
Pan ama
Per ú
Philippines
Pol ska
Puerto Rico
Republica Dominicana
România
Russia (Moscow)
Russia (St. Petersburg)
800 897 1444
Singapore
Slovakia
South Africa (Intl.)
South Africa (RSA)
Rest Of West Africa
Thailand
71 89 12 22
Trinidad & Tobago 1-800-7112884
Türkiye
Ukraine
800 4520
United States
Ven ezue la
Viêt Nam
For Bangladesh, Brunei,
Cambodia, Pakistan, and
Sri Lanka
1800-80-5405
(55)5258-9922
01-800-4726684
0800 441 147
001-800-7112884
0-800-10111
63 (2) 867-3551
22 5666 000
1-877-232-0589
1-800-7112884
(21) 315 4442
095 797 3520
812 346 7997
65 6272 5300
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+ 27 11 2589301
086 0001030
+ 351 213 17 63 80
(02) 8722-8000
66 (2) 353 9000
(212) 444 7171
(380 44) 490 3520
(800) 474-6836
01-800-4746.8368
84 (8) 823 4530
Fax to :
+65-6275-6707
Placing a call
Call Customer Care while you are near the computer and printer. Be prepared to provide the
following information:
● Printer model number (located on the front of the printer).
● Printer serial number (located on the bottom of the printer).
● Computer operating system.
● Version of printer driver:
– Windows PC: To see the printer driver version, right-click the HP icon in the Windows
taskbar and select About.
– Macintosh: To see the printer driver version, use the Print dialog box.
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● Messages displayed on the printer screen or on the computer monitor.
● Answers to the following questions:
– Has the situation you are calling about happened before? Can you recreate the
situation?
– Did you install any new hardware or software on your computer around the time that
the situation occurred?
Limited warranty statement
The limited warranty statement is included separately in the box.
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Specifications
This section lists the minimum system requirements for installing the HP Photosmart printer
software, and provides selected printer specifications.
For a complete list of printer specifications and system requirements, see the onscreen Help. For
information about viewing the onscreen Help, see Find more information.
System requirements
Component Windows PC minimum Macintosh minimum
Operating system
Processor
RAM 64 MB (128 MB
Free disk space 500 MB 500 MB
Video display 800 x 600, 16-bit or higher 800 x 600, 16-bit or higher
CD-ROM drive 4x 4x
Connectivity USB: Microsoft Windows 98,
Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer
Printer specifications
Microsoft® Windows 98, 2000
Professional, ME, XP Home,
and XP Professional
Intel® Pentium® II (or
equivalent) or higher
recommended)
2000 Professional, ME, XP
Home, and XP Professional
PictBridge: using front
camera port
Bluetooth: using optional
HP Bluetooth Wireless
Adapter
5.5 or later
Mac® OS X 10.1 through 10.3
G3 or greater
Mac OS 10.1 through 10.3:
128 MB
USB: Front and back ports
(OS X 10.1 through 10.3)
PictBridge: using front
camera port
—
Category Specifications
Connectivity USB: Microsoft Windows 98, 2000 Professional, ME, XP
Home, and XP Professional; Mac OS X 10.1 through 10.3
Image file formats JPEG Baseline
TIFF 24-bit RGB uncompressed interleaved
TIFF 24-bit YCbCr uncompressed interleaved
TIFF 24-bit RGB packbits interleaved
TIFF 8-bit gray uncompressed/packbits
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Category Specifications
TIFF 8-bit palette color uncompressed/packbits
TIFF 1-bit uncompressed/packbits/1D Huffman
Media sizes Photo paper 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inches)
Photo paper with tab 10 x 15 cm with 1.25 cm tab (4 x 6
inches with 0.5 inch tab)
Index cards 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inches)
Hagaki cards 100 x 148 mm (3.9 x 5.8 inches)
A6 cards 105 x 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8 inches)
L-size cards 90 x 127 mm (3.5 x 5 inches)
L-size cards with tab 90 x 127 mm with 12.5 mm tab (3.5
x 5 inches with 0.5 inch tab)
Media specifications Recommended maximum length: 356 mm (14 inches)
Recommended maximum thickness: 292 µm (11.5 mil)
Media sizes, standard Photo paper
76 x 76 mm to 216 x 356 mm (3 x 3 inches to 8.5 x 14
inches)
Plain paper
Letter, 216 x 280 mm (8.5 x 11 inches)
Legal, 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)
Executive, 190 x 254 mm (7.5 x 10 inches)
A4, 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.7 inches)
A5, 148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 inches)
B5, 176 x 250 mm (6.9 x 9.8 inches)
Cards
Hagaki, 100 x 148 mm (3.94 x 5.83 inches)
L-size, 90 x 127 mm (3.5 x 5 inches)
L-size with tab, 90 x 127 mm with 12.5 mm tab (3.5 x 5
inches with 0.5 inch tab)
Index, 76 x 127 mm, 10 x 15 cm, and 127 x 203 mm (3 x
5 inches, 4 x 6 inches, and 5 x 8 inches)
A6, 105 x 148.5 mm (4.13 x 5.85 inches)
Envelopes
No. 9, 98.4 x 225.4 mm (3.875 x 8.875 inches)
No. 10, 105 x 240 mm (4.125 x 9.5 inches)
A2 Invitation, 110 x 146 mm (4.375 x 5.75 inches)
DL, 110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 inches)
C6, 114 x 162 mm (4.5 x 6.4 inches)
Custom
76 x 127 mm to 216 x 356 mm (3 x 5 inches to 8.5 x 14
inches)
Transparencies and label sheets
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Category Specifications
Letter, 216 x 280 mm (8.5 x 11 inches)
A4, 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.7 inches)
Media types Paper (plain, inkjet, photo, and banner)
Envelopes
Transparencies
Labels
Cards (index, greeting, Hagaki, A6, L-size)
Iron-on transfers
Memory cards CompactFlash Type I and II
Microdrive
MultiMediaCard
Secure Digital
SmartMedia
Memory Sticks
xD-Picture Card
Memory card-supported file
formats
Paper trays Main tray
Paper tray capacity Main tray
Printing: See list earlier in this table
Saving: All file formats
76 x 127 mm to 216 x 356 mm (3 x 5 inches to 8.5 x 14
inches)
Photo tray
10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) and Hagaki
Out tray
All supported sizes
100 sheets of plain paper
14 envelopes
20–40 cards (depending on thickness)
20 sheets of banner paper
30 sheets of labels
25 transparencies, iron-on transfers, or photo paper
Photo tray
25 sheets of photo paper
Out tray
50 sheets of plain paper
20 sheets of photo paper, banner paper, or transparencies
10 cards or envelopes
25 sheets of labels or iron-on transfers
Power consumption Printing: 15–45 W
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Category Specifications
Print cartridges HP Gray Photo (C9368A)
USB support Microsoft Windows 98, 2000 Professional, ME, XP
Video file formats Motion JPEG AVI
Environmental statements
Hewlett-Packard Company is 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/.
Idle: 5 W
Off: 2 W
HP Color Photo (C9369E)
HP Tri-color (C8766E or C9363E)
HP Black (C8767E)
Home, and XP Professional
OS X 10.1 through 10.3
HP recommends that the USB cable be less than 3
meters (10 feet) in length
Motion-JPEG QuickTime
MPEG-1
Ozone production
This product generates no appreciable ozone gas (O3).
Energy consumption
Energy usage drops significantly while in ENERGY STAR® mode, which saves natural resources
and saves money without affecting the high performance of this product. This product qualifies
for ENERGY STAR, which is a voluntary program established to encourage the development of
energy-efficient office products.
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark of the U.S. EPA. As an
ENERGY STAR partner, Hewlett-Packard Company has determined
that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy
efficiency. For more information, go to www.energystar.gov.
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 Customer Care.
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Recycling program
HP offers an increasing number of product return and recycling programs in many countries, and
partners with some of the largest electronics recycling centers throughout the world.
HP conserves resources by reselling some of its most popular products.
This HP product contains lead in the solder, which may require special handling at the end of its
life.
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Declaration of conformity
According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014
Manufacturer’s name and address:
Hewlett-Packard Company, 16399 West Bernardo Drive, San Diego, CA 92127-1899, USA
Regulatory model number:
Declares that the product:
Product name:
Model number(s): Photosmart 8150 (Q3399A)
Power adapters: HP Part # Q0950-4476 (domestic)
Conforms to the following product specifications:
Safety:
EMC: CISPR 22: 1997 / EN 55022: 1998, Class B
Supplementary Information:
The Product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive
89/336/EEC and carries the CE marking accordingly.
European Contact for regulatory topics only: Hewlett Packard GmbH, HQ-TRE, Herrenberger Strasse 140, D-71034
Böblingen Germany. (FAX +49-7031-14-3143)
SDGOA-0402
Photosmart 8100 series (Q3399A)
HP Part # Q0950-4476 (international)
IEC 60950: 3rd Edition: 1999
EN 60950:2000
UL1950/CSA22.1 No.950, 3rd Edition:1995
NOM 019–SFCI-1993
GB4943:2001
CISPR 24: 1997 / EN 55024: 1998
IEC 61000-3-2: 2000 / EN 61000-3-2: 2000
IEC 61000-3-3/A1: 2001 / EN 61000-3-3/A1: 2001
CNS13438: 1998, VCCI-2
FCC Part 15-Class B/ICES-003, Issue 2
GB9254: 1998
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