HP Photosmart Pro B8850 User Guide
User Guide
HP Photosmart Pro B8800
HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series
Guide de l’utilisateur
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HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series
HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series User Guide
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Contents
1Welcome
Find more information...........................................................................................................................................................2
Printer parts..........................................................................................................................................................................3
2 Basic printing
Paper trays...........................................................................................................................................................................6
Choose the right paper or other media.................................................................................................................................7
Print from the main tray........................................................................................................................................................8
Print from the specialty media tray (single-sheet feed)......................................................................................................10
Print from a software program............................................................................................................................................12
Change print settings.........................................................................................................................................................14
Set the default print settings...............................................................................................................................................16
Make the HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series the default printer..........................................................................................17
3 Color management
What is color management?...............................................................................................................................................18
Use the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for Adobe Photoshop
Use application-based color management.........................................................................................................................19
Use printer-based color management................................................................................................................................20
4 Care and maintenance
Leave the printer plugged in...............................................................................................................................................21
Use the Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac)......................................................................................................21
Ink cartridge care................................................................................................................................................................21
Clean the printer.................................................................................................................................................................24
Align and calibrate the printer.............................................................................................................................................25
Print a test page.................................................................................................................................................................26
Print a sample page...........................................................................................................................................................26
Download printer software updates....................................................................................................................................26
Uninstall the printer software..............................................................................................................................................27
5 Troubleshooting and support
Printer software installation problems................................................................................................................................29
Printer hardware setup problems.......................................................................................................................................30
Printing problems...............................................................................................................................................................31
Error messages..................................................................................................................................................................33
HP support..........................................................................................................................................................................36
Regulatory model identification number SDGOA-0842......................................................................................................36
Environmental statements..................................................................................................................................................36
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(versions 7.0, CS, and CS 2 only).................................18
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A Error states and indicator light behavior.......................................................................................................................37
B Specifications
System requirements..........................................................................................................................................................39
Printer specifications..........................................................................................................................................................39
Media specifications...........................................................................................................................................................40
CHP Warranty......................................................................................................................................................................41
Index........................................................................................................................................................................................42
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1Welcome
Thank you for purchasing an HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series printer.
Designed especially for professional and serious amateur photographers, this printer yields rich, bright,
fade-resistant, and color-accurate photos, especially when used with HP Advanced Photo paper.
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Find more information
The printer comes with the following documentation:
• Setup instructions: Read this document first. The setup instructions explain how to set up the printer and install
the HP Photosmart software. This document may be called Quick Start Guide or Setup Guide depending on
your country/region, language, or printer model.
• HP Photosmart software CD: The HP Photosmart software CD contains a detailed and animated Quick Start
Tutorial. The animated Quick Start Tutorial on the CD provides instructions for setting up the printer and installing
the software. The CD also contains the printer driver and other essential software needed to operate the printer.
• User Guide: The User Guide is the book you are reading. This book describes the basic features of the printer
and contains troubleshooting information.
• Onscreen Help: The onscreen Help provides detailed instructions on using all of the features of the
HP Photosmart. It provides complete printer specifications and troubleshooting information.
After you have installed the HP Photosmart software on a computer, open and explore the onscreen Help:
◦ Windows: From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs, point to HP, HP Photosmart Pro
B8800 series, and then click HP Photosmart Printer Help.
◦ Mac: Select Help, Mac Help in the Finder, and then choose Library, HP Product Help.
• HP Solution Center (Windows only): The HP Solution Center provides information about all of your HP devices.
Visit the HP Solution Center to:
◦ Learn about the printer and its software, and view troubleshooting solutions, including informative How Do
I? animations
◦ Check printer status and access the printer Toolbox for maintenance utilities
◦ Update your printer software
◦ Change printer settings
◦ Order supplies
◦ Start HP Photosmart software
After you have installed the HP Photosmart software on a computer, open and explore the HP Solution Center.
◦ Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on the Windows taskbar, and then click Launch/Show
HP Solution Center.
NOTE: In this User Guide, printer software refers to the HP Photosmart software that comes on the CD with
the printer. The printer driver is the part of the printer software that controls the printer.
2Welcome
Printer parts
Front of printer
1 Control panel and indicator lights: Use the buttons on the control panel to open the Toolbox on the computer, resume or
cancel print jobs, and respond to prompts on the computer screen. View the lights to check the printer status. For more
information on the indicator lights, see
2 Top door: Lift to gain access to the printheads and to clear paper jams.
3 Specialty media tray (closed): Lower to insert a single sheet of heavy media, such as card stock or canvas. Use this tray
when you want media to be fed straight through the printer, without being bent. Do not load media thicker than 0.7 mm, or
more than one sheet at a time.
4 Main tray: Place a stack of plain paper or photo paper in this tray for printing.
5 Output tray: Print jobs come out here. For easier access to the main tray, you can remove the output tray by sliding it towards
you.
6 On button: Press to turn on the printer.
7 Ink cartridge door: Press the raised bumps on the surface of the door to open and insert or remove ink cartridges.
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Error states and indicator light behavior.
Back of printer
1 Rear door: Remove this door to clear paper jams.
2 Rear paper slot: Print jobs from the specialty media tray pass back and forth through this slot before being ejected on the
output tray at the front of the printer. Check that there is enough room behind the printer for the paper to pass back and forth
through the slot without any obstructions. When you are printing from the specialty media tray, the space behind the printer
should be equivalent to the length of paper you are printing on.
3 Power cord connection: Use this port to connect the power cord included with the printer.
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4 USB port: Use this port to connect the printer to a computer.
5 Rear door releases: Press the two releases on either side of the rear paper slot to remove the rear door.
Paper trays
1 Main tray: Place a stack of photo paper, plain paper, or other non-rigid media in this tray for printing. Load the media in
portrait orientation and with the side to be printed facing down. Squeeze the main tray release to lengthen or shorten
the main tray, depending on the size of paper you are loading.
2 Output tray: Print jobs come out here. For easier access to the main tray, remove this tray by pulling it out towards you.
3 Specialty media tray (open): Insert a single sheet of heavy media, such as card stock, in this tray. Media from this tray is
fed straight through the printer without being bent. Load the media with the side to be printed facing up. Do not load media
thicker than 0.7mm. To learn how to use this tray, see
Print from the specialty media tray (single-sheet feed).
Main tray
1 Paper-width guide: Adjust this guide to fit close to the left edge of the paper in the tray by pressing the button on the front
of the guide and sliding the guide across.
2 Paper-size markings: Refer to these markings to guide you for loading paper in the correct orientation.
3 Main tray extension: Extend the main tray to load larger sizes of paper. Fully extended, the main tray can hold up to 33 x 48.3
cm (13 x 19 inch) paper.
4 Main tray release: Squeeze this release and pull it towards you to extend or retract the main tray extension, or to remove
the tray from the printer.
5 Paper stops: Align the paper against these stops so that the paper feeds correctly into the printer.
6 Paper-length guide: Adjust this guide to fit close to the end of the paper in the tray.
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Control panel
1 Cancel: Press to stop the current print job, printhead alignment, or color calibration.
2 Resume: The Resume light flashes if the printer is out of paper or there is a paper jam. Press the Resume button to resume
printing after loading paper or clearing a paper jam. The Resume light is solid amber when the specialty media tray is lowered.
Press the Resume button to begin printing after loading media into the specialty media tray.
3 Toolbox: Press once to open the printer Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac) on the computer screen. The amber
Toolbox light flashes slowly if the printer is busy opening the Toolbox or HP Printer Utility.
4 On: The On light is solid blue when the printer is on. The On light flashes slowly when the printer is busy, and flashes rapidly
when one or more printer doors are open.
5 Ink cartridge lights: These eight lights indicate the status of each individual ink cartridge. A solid light indicates that the
corresponding cartridge might be low on ink. A flashing light indicates that the corresponding cartridge might be depleted of
ink, missing, damaged, or incompatible.
6 Printhead light: The printhead light is solid amber when the printer is busy servicing, aligning the printheads, or performing
color calibration. The printhead light flashes when a printhead is missing, damaged, or incompatible. To show which of the
four printheads has a problem, two cartridge lights corresponding to the colors that serve the affected printhead will also
flash.
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2 Basic printing
This section explains how to load media in the paper trays, change printer settings, and print from your computer.
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Paper trays
The printer has two trays for paper and other media:
• Main tray: The main tray can hold multiple sheets of media and automatically feed each sheet for printing. Only
thin, flexible media can be loaded into this tray, due to the bending that media is subject to as it passes through
the printer from this tray.
• Specialty media tray: The specialty media tray is designed primarily for thicker, less flexible media. Paper from
this tray is fed straight through the printer, without being bent. When you use this tray, check that there is clear
space behind the printer at least equal to the length of the media you are printing on. Load one sheet of media
at a time into this tray, and be sure that the media is no thicker than 0.7 mm.
Any media that can be used in the main tray can also be used in the specialty media tray. However, some of the
media types supported in the specialty media tray should not be loaded in the main tray.
TIP: Use the specialty media tray for small print jobs on lightweight, flexible paper when you want to avoid
changing the paper stack in the main tray.
The table below summarizes the differences between the two media trays and provides guidelines for determining
which tray to use for a specific print job.
Feature Main tray Specialty media tray
Paper feed Multiple sheets Single sheet
Paper path Curved paper path Straight-through paper path
Media Thin, flexible Thin and thick (not more than 0.7 mm)
Media orientation Print-side DOWN Print-side UP
Supported paper sizes 7.6 x 12.7 cm to 33 x 48.3 cm
(3 x 5 inches to 13 x 19 inches)
7.6 x 12.7 cm to 33 x 111.8 cm
(3 x 5 inches to 13 x 44 inches)
Use the following guidelines for determining which tray to load a particular type of media into:
Media Main tray Specialty media tray
Photo, Inkjet, and Plain Papers
Examples: HP Advanced Photo paper,
HP Professional Satin Photo paper,
brochure, photo, inkjet, and plain papers
Digital Fine Art Papers <220 gsm
Examples: Photo rag
Digital Fine Art Papers >220 gsm
Examples: Canvas; Photo rag;
Watercolor paper
Any media thicker than 0.7 mm Not supported Not supported
Recommended Supported
Supported Recommended
Not supported Recommended
NOTE: You do not need to remove media from the main tray before you use the specialty media tray.
See Choose the right paper or other media for a description of specific paper types for use with this printer.
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Choose the right paper or other media
For a list of available HP inkjet paper, or to purchase supplies, go to:
www.hpshopping.com (U.S.)
•
www.hp.com/eur/hpoptions (Europe)
•
www.hp.com/jp/supply_inkjet (Japan)
•
www.hp.com/paper (Asia/Pacific)
•
NOTE: HP Premium and HP Premium Plus Photo papers are not supported with this printer.
To get the best and longest-lasting results from the printer, choose from these high quality papers.
To print Use this paper or media
High quality, long lasting prints and enlargements HP Professional Satin Photo paper
HP Advanced Photo paper (This paper is available in several
finishes, including glossy and satin-matte/soft gloss. Not all
finishes are available in all countries/regions or in every paper
size.)
Color calibration and printhead alignment HP Advanced Photo paper - Glossy
Casual photos from e-mail and the Web Plain paper
Text documents, draft versions, and test pages Plain paper
Important: Store paper in its original packaging or in a resealable plastic bag to prevent excessive curling, which
can prevent proper feeding. Do not leave media in the main tray when you are not printing, because the media can
curl when left exposed to air.
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Specialty media
The printer prints on a variety of HP and non-HP specialty media. Experiment with some of the types listed here for
special effects:
• HP Hahnemühle Smooth Fine Art Paper
• HP Hahnemühle Watercolor Paper
• HP Aquarella Art Paper
• HP Artist Matte Canvas
•Photo rag
Some media types may not be available in all countries/regions. Check with your local media provider.
WARNING! Do not load media thicker than 0.7 mm, as it can damage the printer.
Supported sizes
The HP Photosmart supports a wide range of paper sizes including:
Paper type Size
Metric 10 x 15 cm (with or without tab), Panorama 10 x 30 cm, 13 x 18 cm, A3, A4, A5, A6, B4, B5, E
Imperial Index card 3 x 5 to 5 x 8 inches, 3.5 x 5 to 12 x 12 inches, 4 x 6 inches (with or without tab), Panorama
U.S. Letter, Legal, Executive, Tabloid
Japan L, 2L, Hagaki, Ofuku Hagaki
Envelopes Envelope No. 10, A2 envelope, C6 envelope, DL envelope
4 x 10 inches to 4 x 12 inches, 13 x 19 inches (B+)
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Paper type Size
Banner paper Up to 13 x 44 inches
NOTE: To learn how to print banners, please visit the Resource Center on the HP Professional
Photography Web site at
WARNING! Do not load media thicker than 0.7 mm, as it can damage the printer.
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Print from the main tray
To learn which media can be loaded into the main tray, see Paper trays.
WARNING! Do not load canvas or other digital fine art media heavier than 220 gsm into the main tray, as it
can damage the printer and the media. Use the specialty media tray instead.
NOTE: To print from the main tray, the specialty media tray must be closed.
To print from the main tray
1. Remove the output tray completely by grasping the sides of the tray with both hands and sliding it out towards
you. The main tray is now accessible.
www.hp.com/go/prophoto. Select your country at the top of the page.
1 Main tray
2 Output tray
2. Move the paper-width and paper-length guides to their outermost position to make room for the paper.
3. Load paper in the main tray.
a. For easier access or for loading larger sizes of media, extend the main tray by squeezing the main tray
release and pulling the tray towards you.
TIP: You can remove the tray from the printer, if necessary, by grasping the sides of the tray with both
hands and pulling it towards you.
b. Place a stack of paper in the main tray, in portrait orientation and with the side to be printed facing
down. Align the paper against the right side of the tray and against the paper stops at the back of the tray.
Check that the stack of paper is no higher than the top of the paper-width guide.
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c. If you extended or removed the main tray to load paper, push in the main tray extension to the end of the
paper by squeezing the release and pushing in the extension, and push the tray back into the printer until it
is fully seated. Be sure to adjust the length of the main tray and reseat the tray in the printer before
you adjust the paper-length and paper-width guides or the paper will jam.
4. Adjust the paper-width and paper-length guides so they rest gently against the edges of the paper.
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5. Check that the paper is lying flat in the tray.
6. Replace the output tray. If you are printing on paper larger than 21.6 x 28 cm (8.5 x 11 inches), pull out the
output tray extension by holding the output tray with one hand and pulling out the extension with your other hand.
Flip up the paper catch.
1 Output tray extension
2 Paper catch
7. In the printer driver on your computer, select the paper type that matches the type of media you have loaded.
For more information on the printer driver, see
Print from a software program.
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8. Make sure the Paper Source (Windows) or Source (Mac) setting in the printer driver is set to Main tray or
Automatically Select, so that the printer will feed media from the main tray.
NOTE: When you select a Paper Type, the driver automatically sets the Paper Source (Windows) or
Source (Mac) to the recommended paper tray. For some media types, you may override the recommended
paper source setting. However, if a yellow warning symbol appears (Windows), or the driver does not allow
that selection (Mac), use the specialty media tray instead to avoid printer damage or poor print quality. See
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9. Send your print job from the computer.
Print from the specialty media tray (single-sheet feed) for information on printing from the specialty media
tray.
NOTE: If you are using non-HP brands of glossy media in the main tray, and the printer does not feed the paper
or feeds multiple sheets through at once, try reducing the number of sheets in the main tray to 20 sheets, or use
the specialty media tray to print on one sheet at a time.
Print from the specialty media tray (single-sheet feed)
To learn which media can be loaded into the specialty media tray, see Paper trays.
It is recommended that before you print on expensive specialty media, you practice using the specialty media tray
by loading a single sheet of plain paper and printing an image or document.
NOTE: You do not need to remove media from the main tray before you use the specialty media tray.
To print from the specialty media tray
1. Check that there is space behind the printer for the paper to pass back and forth through the rear paper slot.
The space behind the printer should be equivalent to the length of the paper you are printing on.
NOTE: Do not feed paper into the rear paper slot.
2. Lower the specialty media tray.
The Resume light flashes while the printer raises the printhead assembly in preparation for printing from the
specialty media tray. When the Resume light stops flashing, you can load media into the tray.
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3. Pull out the output tray extension by holding the output tray with one hand and pulling out the extension with
your other hand. Flip up the paper catch at the end of the output tray extension to prevent paper from falling.
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1 Output tray extension
2 Paper catch
4. Load one sheet in portrait orientation and with the side to be printed facing up in the specialty media tray.
Feed the media into the printer until the back edge of the media (the edge nearest you) is lined up with the
dashed white line on the tray. Align the right edge of the media against the raised edge of the tray and not
against the side of the printer. Misaligned media can result in skewing or other printing problems, including paper
jams.
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For large sizes of media, the media will project through the rear paper slot at the back of the printer.
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Important: If you are printing on canvas, or if the media is slightly curled, open the top door to check that the
media feeds under the rollers smoothly. Be sure to close the top door again.
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1 Rollers
Important: If the media is not flat enough for printing, a paper jam can occur. To flatten a sheet of media before
printing, place the media in a plastic bag and gently bend it in the opposite direction of the curl.
5.
Press the
button on the printer.
6. In the printer driver on your computer, select the paper type that matches the type of media you have loaded.
For more information on the printer driver, see
7. Make sure the Paper Source (Windows) or Source (Mac) setting in the printer driver is set to Specialty media
tray, so that the printer will feed media from that tray.
NOTE: When you select a Paper Type, the driver automatically sets the Paper Source (Windows) or
Source (Mac) to the recommended paper tray. For some media types (such as photo papers, for which the
single-sheet feed may be used less often), the recommended source is the main tray although you can also
load them in the specialty media tray. When you want to print on such media from the specialty media tray,
you will need to override the recommended paper source setting.
8. Send your print job from the computer.
Print from a software program.
Print from a software program
Follow the steps below to print a photo or document using the basic printer settings. To modify the settings, see
Change print settings. To use the more advanced color management settings, see Color management.
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. Select HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series as the printer. If you have already set the HP Photosmart Pro B8800
series as the default printer, you can skip this step. The HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series will already be selected.
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4. If you need to change settings, click the button that opens the Properties dialog box. Depending on your software
program, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, or Printer.
5. Select the appropriate options for your print job by using the features available in the Advanced, Printing
Shortcuts, Features, and Color tabs.
TIP: You can easily select the appropriate options for your print job by choosing one of the predefined print
tasks on the Printing Shortcuts tab. Click a type of print task in the Printing Shortcuts box. The default
settings for that type of print task are set, and summarized on the Printing Shortcuts tab. If necessary, you
can adjust the settings here, or you can make your changes on the other tabs in the Properties dialog box.
6. Click OK to close the Properties dialog box.
7. Click Print or OK to begin printing.
To print from a software program (Mac OS X v10.4)
1. From the File menu in your software application, choose Page Setup.
The Page Setup dialog box appears, allowing you to specify the paper size, orientation, and scaling.
2. Make sure the HP Photosmart is the selected printer.
3. Specify the page attributes:
• Choose the paper size.
• Select the orientation.
• Enter the scaling percentage.
4. Click OK.
5. From the File menu in your software application, choose Print.
The Print dialog appears with the Copies & Pages pane open.
6. Change the print settings for each option in the pop-up menu, as appropriate for your project.
NOTE: When printing a photo, you must select options for the correct paper type and photo enhancement.
7. Click Print to begin printing.
To print from a software program (Mac OS X v10.5)
1. From the File menu in your software application, choose Print.
The Print dialog appears.
2. Make sure the HP Photosmart is the selected printer.
3. Specify the page attributes:
• Choose the paper size.
• Select the orientation.
• Enter the scaling percentage.
4. To change other options, such as paper type, select them from the Application pop-up menu toward the bottom
of the dialog.
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NOTE: When printing a photo, you must select options for the correct paper type and photo enhancement.
5. Click Print to begin printing.
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Change print settings
Read this section to learn about the print settings available in the printer driver. You can also adjust print settings
in the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for Adobe Photoshop 7, CS, and CS2. For more information, see
HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for Adobe Photoshop®(versions 7.0, CS, and CS 2 only).
Use the
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For more information on the HP printer driver, see the onscreen Help:
• Windows: Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on the Windows taskbar and then select Launch/
Show HP Solution Center. Click Help from the options on the bottom of the HP Solution Center home page.
In the Additional Resources area, point to Documents, and then select Onscreen Guide. Also, in the print
dialog itself, right-click any option and click the What's This? box to learn more about that option.
• Mac: Choose Help, Mac Help in the Finder, and then choose Library, HP Product Help.
Select a print quality option
To select a print quality (Windows)
1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
2. Click the Features tab.
3. From the Print quality drop-down list, select the appropriate speed and quality setting for your project:
• Fast Draft: Prints at the fastest printing speed with most economical ink usage.
• Normal: Provides the best balance between print quality and speed. This is the appropriate setting for most
documents.
• Best: Provides high-quality printing.
• Maximum dpi: Provides high-quality, sharp images but takes longer to print than the Bestprint quality setting
and requires a large amount of disk space. To enhance color matching and detail in the photo, use
HP Advanced Photo paper when using the Maximum dpi print quality setting.
To select a print quality (Mac)
1. Open the Print dialog box.
2. Choose the Paper Type/Quality pane.
3. Click the Paper tab.
4. From the Quality pop-up menu, select the appropriate speed and quality setting for your project:
• Fast Draft: Prints at the fastest printing speed.
• Normal: Provides the best balance between print quality and speed. This setting is appropriate for most
documents.
• Best: Provides high quality printing.
• Maximum dpi: Provides high-quality, sharp images but takes longer to print than the Best print quality setting
and requires a large amount of disk space.
Set the paper type
The default paper type setting for printing is based on the printing shortcut you select. If you print on special papers,
you can change the paper type from the Printer Properties dialog box.
To select a specific paper type (Windows)
1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
2. Click the Features tab.
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3. Select the paper type from the Paper Type drop-down list. If the loaded paper type is not listed, add a custom
paper type. For more information on adding a custom paper type, see the onscreen Help.
NOTE: When you select a Paper Type, the driver automatically sets the Paper Source to the
recommended paper tray. Depending on the paper type you are using, overriding the recommended Paper
Source setting may result in printer or media damage. For more information, see
4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
To select a specific paper type (Mac)
1. Open the Print dialog box.
2. Choose the Paper Type/Quality pane.
3. Click the Paper tab.
4. In the Paper Type pop-up menu, click the appropriate paper type.
NOTE: When you select a paper type, the driver automatically sets the Source to the recommended paper
tray. Depending on the paper type you are using, overriding the recommended Source setting may result
in printer or media damage. For more information, see
5. Choose any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.
Select a paper source
The printer offers two sources for paper:
• Main tray
• Specialty media tray
Paper trays.
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Paper trays.
NOTE: When you select a paper type, the driver automatically sets the Paper Source (Windows) or Source
(Mac) to the recommended paper tray. Depending on the paper type you are using, overriding the recommended
Paper Source or Source setting may result in printer or media damage. For more information, see
trays.
To select a paper source (Windows)
1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
2. Click the Features tab.
3. Select one of the following options from the drop-down list:
• Automatically Select: Prints from the main tray.
• Main tray: Prints from the main tray.
• Specialty media tray: Prints from the specialty media tray.
To select a paper source (Mac)
1. Open the Print dialog.
2. Choose the Paper Type/Quality pane.
3. In the Source pop-up menu, click one of the following options:
• Main tray: Prints from the main tray.
• Specialty media tray: Prints from the specialty media tray.
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Print in grayscale
You can print documents or photos in grayscale for dramatic black and white photos.
To print in grayscale (Windows)
1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
2. Click the Color tab, and then click Print in Grayscale in the Color Options area.
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3. In the Print in Grayscale drop-down list, select one of the following:
• Composite gray
• Gray inks only
4. Select any other print settings you want, and then click OK.
To print in grayscale (Mac)
1. Open the Print dialog box.
2. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane.
3. Click the Paper tab.
4. In the Color pop-up menu, select Grayscale.
5. Click the Color Options tab, and select one of the following:
• Composite gray
• Gray inks only
6. Choose any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.
NOTE: The Print in Grayscale setting is not available if the Color management field on the same tab is
set to Application Managed Colors. To enable grayscale printing, choose a printer-based color
management scheme (ColorSmart/sRGB or Adobe RGB). For more information on color management
settings, see
Color management.
NOTE: For more information on color settings in the printer driver, see Color management.
Set the default print settings
If you frequently print photos or documents on the same size and type of paper, you can set print defaults or presets
with all your preferred settings.
To change the default print settings (Windows)
1. Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on the right side of the Windows taskbar, and then select
Launch/Show HP Solution Center to open the HP Solution Center home page.
2. Click Settings on the bottom of the HP Solution Center home page.
3. Click Printer Settings in the Print Settings area.
4. Make changes to the print settings, and then click OK.
To create presets (Mac)
1. On the File menu in your software program, click Print.
2. Choose the settings on each pane that you want to use frequently.
3. In the Presets pop-up menu, choose Save as.
4. Type the name of your new preset, and then click OK.
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Make the HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series the default printer
Windows
1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Open Printers (Windows Vista) or Printers and Faxes (Windows XP).
3. Right-click the HP Photosmart printer icon, and then click Set as Default Printer.
Mac
1. In the System Preferences, click Print & Fax, and then click Printing.
2. Choose an option from the Selected printer in Print Dialog pop-up menu.
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3 Color management
This section provides some basic information about using color management with the HP Photosmart Pro B8800
series. For detailed information on color management, see the onscreen Help.
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NOTE: In this User Guide, printer software refers to the HP Photosmart software that comes on the CD with
the printer. The printer driver is the part of the printer software which controls the printer.
What is color management?
Color management affects the way the colors in your photos are printed. Because the printer, image editing software
programs, the operating system, and imaging devices such as cameras, scanners, and monitors, all display colors
differently, the color management strategy you choose affects whether colors are printed more or less accurately.
Color management is based on color spaces
printers use the CMYK
look markedly different from what you see on the monitor.
Color management is a complex subject and a detailed discussion is beyond the scope of this book, which only
provides some typical examples. For more information, see the documentation that came with your third-party image
editing software program.
Choose a color management strategy
Use the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for Adobe Photoshop®(versions 7.0, CS, and CS 2 only).
Advanced color management
•
Uses the Adobe Photoshop
•
algorithms to produce high
resolution prints
Single streamlined dialog box with
•
the most commonly used color
management settings
3
color space. The differences between the two color spaces can cause printed photos to
1
. Most imaging devices use the RGB2 color space, while commercial
Use application-based color
management.
Advanced color management
•
Uses the Adobe Photoshop
•
algorithms to produce high
resolution prints
Several dialog boxes for all the color
•
management settings
Use printer-based color management.
Simple color management
•
Uses the printer driver color
•
management settings
TIP: 1 It is possible to have color management features turned on both in the printer driver and in a software
program such as Adobe
based or application-based color management, but not both at the same time.
TIP: 2 Periodically, calibrate the printer color to ensure that the printer provides consistent color reproduction
from print to print. See
®
Photoshop
Align and calibrate the printer.
®
. This double correction produces unsatisfactory results. Use either printer-
Use the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for Adobe
®
Photoshop
The HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for Adobe Photoshop streamlines the printing process and simplifies
professional color management. The plug-in provides a central dialog box for color management and other print
settings. It combines settings from the printer driver and the Adobe Photoshop Print with Preview dialog box so
you no longer have to make your way through a confusing maze of dialog boxes each time you print.
1 Three-dimensional mathematical models for organizing color.
2 The RGB color space creates colors by mixing red, green, and blue light. Technologies that rely on light (monitors, scanners, or digital
cameras) use this color space.
3 The CMYK color space used in the printing industry is based on the light-absorbing qualities of ink printed on paper. CMYK stands for
cyan, magenta, yellow, and black, the colors used in four-color process printing.
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(versions 7.0, CS, and CS 2 only)
The HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in is installed automatically with the printer driver if you have Adobe Photoshop
(versions 7.0, CS, and CS 2 only) on the same computer.
Attention Adobe Photoshop CS3 users: The HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in is not supported in Photoshop CS3.
HP and Adobe have improved the print workflow built into Photoshop CS3.
NOTE: Adobe Photoshop is a standalone 3rd party software product, not included with the printer.
For more information on application-based color management, see Use application-based color management.
Install the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in
The HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for Adobe Photoshop is installed automatically with the HP Photosmart printer
software if you have Adobe Photoshop on the same computer. If you install Adobe Photoshop after you install the
printer software, you can then install the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in separately.
To install the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in (Windows)
1. Insert the HP Photosmart CD in the computer CD-ROM drive.
2. Click Install More Software.
3. Select Photosmart Pro plug-in for Photoshop® and then follow the onscreen instructions.
To install the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in (Mac)
1. Click the HP Device Manager icon in the Dock.
2. Click Maintain Printer.
3. Select the printer from the list, and then click Select. The HP Printer Utility appears.
4. Select the Photosmart Pro print plug-in for Photoshop® pane on the left.
5. Click Install Photosmart Pro print.
Start the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in
To start the plug-in
1. Open an image in Adobe Photoshop.
2. Select File, point to Automate, and then click Photosmart Pro print....
The print preview area in the Photosmart Pro print dialog box displays the current image in a scaled size in its true
aspect ratio. Paper borders are displayed as they will appear on the print. To resize the image, click and drag its
edges. To reposition the image on the page, click on the image and drag it to a new location. To print only a portion
of the image, drag part of the image off of a page edge.
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Use application-based color management
Application-based color management offers more sophisticated control than the printer-based form, but also
involves greater complexity and more steps.
Application-based color management relies on files called ICC (International Color Consortium) device profiles. An
ICC profile describes a device's color space. The software program component of your color management system
uses these profiles to convert colors between each device's color space. The HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series
software installation installs HP ICC profiles automatically for the printer.
To print using application-based color management features, you have to change settings in the printer driver and
in the image editing software program. Here is one example of a typical print job using application-based color
management in Adobe Photoshop (versions CS3 or CS2). See the documentation that came with your image editing
software program for complete instructions on using the product's color management features.
To print using application-based color management (Using Photoshop CS3 or CS2)
1. Open the photo you want to print in Adobe Photoshop.
2. Select File, and click Print (CS3) or Print with Preview (CS2).
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3. In Photoshop CS3: Make sure HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series is selected from the Printer drop-down list.
4. Select Color Management from the drop-down list.
5. From the Color Handling drop-down list, select Photoshop Manages Colors (CS3) or Let Photoshop
Determine Colors (CS2).
6. From the Printer Profile drop-down list, select an appropriate printer profile for the paper and ink set you are
using.
7. From the Rendering Intent drop-down list, select Perceptual or Relative. For most users, HP recommends
selecting Perceptual and the Black Point Compensation option.
8. Click Page Setup, set up the page for the current image, and then click OK.
9. Click Print.
Windows users:
a.Click Preferences in the Print dialog box.
b.Click the Color tab.
c. Select Application Managed Colors from the Color Management drop-down list.
d.Click the Features tab, select an appropriate paper type from the Paper Type drop-down list, and then click
OK.
e.Click OK.
Mac users:
a. Choose Paper Type/Quality in the Print dialog box.
b. Make sure Application Managed Colors is selected from the Color pop-up menu.
c. Select an appropriate paper type from the Paper Type pop-up menu.
10. Click Print.
Use printer-based color management
The HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series printer offers built-in automatic color management that is easy to configure.
Printer-based color management produces attractive results and should be adequate for many users.
You can choose from a range of printer driver color space settings based on the color space used by your imaging
device and your usage of ICC profiles. For more information on using printer-based color management, see the
onscreen Help. For information on how to access the onscreen Help, see
Find more information.
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4 Care and maintenance
Follow the guidelines in this section to extend the life span of the printer and printing supplies, and to ensure that
the photos you print are always of the highest quality.
Leave the printer plugged in
HP recommends that you always leave the printer plugged in so that it can periodically perform self-servicing
routines. If you leave the printer off for an extended period of time, you will experience a decline in print quality,
automatic maintenance routines will need to be run, and you may have to replace one or more printheads.
NOTE: You may turn the printer off to conserve power; the printer will turn itself on when necessary to run the
self-servicing routines as long as it is connected to power. If the printer is connected to a power strip, make sure
the power strip remains on so that the printer can perform automatic maintenance periodically.
The printer performs a self-servicing routine if the printer is idle for 24 hours or more. The length of time it takes for
the servicing routine to be completed depends on how long the printer has been idle. As part of the servicing routine,
a nozzle health sensor checks the printhead nozzles for blockages, clears any blockages found, if possible, and
substitutes nozzles as needed. For more information on cleaning the printheads, see
automatically.
NOTE: Ink in the cartridges included in the printer box is used for printer initialization. Ink from these cartridges,
as well as from replacement cartridges, is also used to keep print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly.
Clean the printheads
Use the Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac)
The Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac) contain useful tools to enhance printer performance. Use the
Toolbox or HP Printer Utility to do the following:
• Align the printheads
• Automatically clean the printheads
•Calibrate color
• Print a test page
• View estimated ink levels
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To open the Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac) from the printer control panel
▲
Press the
(Mac).
button on the printer control panel to open the printer Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility
Ink cartridge care
Follow these tips to help maintain HP ink cartridges and ensure consistent print quality:
• For information on installing the ink cartridges and printheads the first time after you purchase the printer, see
the Quick Start Guide.
• HP recommends that you use genuine HP ink cartridges. Genuine HP ink cartridges are designed and tested
with HP printers to help you easily produce great results, time after time. Damage that results from the use of
non-HP ink cartridges is not covered by the HP warranty.
• 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.
• Keep all unused ink cartridges in their original sealed packages until they are needed. Store ink cartridges at
room temperature (15–35 degrees C or 59–95 degrees F).
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Chapter 4
Check the ink levels
NOTE: 1 Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only. When you receive a
low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing
delays.You do not need to replace the ink cartridges until you are prompted to do so.
NOTE: 2 If the ink cartridges were used before being installed in the printer, or have been refilled, the estimated
ink levels might be inaccurate or unavailable.
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To check the ink levels using the HP Solution Center (Windows only)
▲ Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on the right side of the Windows taskbar, and then select
Launch/Show HP Solution Center to open the HP Solution Center home page.
An estimate of the ink levels appears on the top right corner of the HP Solution Center home page.
To check ink levels using the printer Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac)
1.
Press
2. Windows: Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab.
Mac: Click the Supplies Status pane.
An estimate of the ink levels in the cartridges appears.
on the printer control panel to open the printer Toolbox or HP Printer Utility on the computer screen.
Replace the ink cartridges
For proper operation, install all of the following eight ink cartridges:
• HP 38 Photo Black (PK) Pigment ink cartridge
• HP 38 Light Gray (LG) Pigment ink cartridge
• HP 38 Matte Black (MK) Pigment ink cartridge
• HP 38 Cyan (C) Pigment ink cartridge
• HP 38 Magenta (M) Pigment ink cartridge
• HP 38 Yellow (Y) Pigment ink cartridge
• HP 38 Light Magenta (LM) Pigment ink cartridge
• HP 38 Light Cyan (LC) Pigment ink cartridge
If you are replacing ink cartridges, check that you are using the correct cartridges.
NOTE: Before replacing the ink cartridges, you can check the cartridge ink levels using the printer Toolbox or
HP Printer Utility. For more information, see
To replace the ink cartridges
1. Open the ink cartridge door by pressing the raised bumps at the top of the door until the door clicks open.
Check the ink levels.
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1 Ink cartridge door
2. Remove the ink cartridges that need to be replaced. Grasp a cartridge and pull it out of the stall.
3. Shake the new ink cartridges vigorously, at least six times, before opening their packages.
4. Unwrap the ink cartridges, and then insert each cartridge into its color-coded stall in the orientation shown. Press
firmly on the cartridges to ensure proper contact.
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5. Close the ink cartridge door.
1 Ink cartridge door
NOTE: All eight cartridges and four printheads must be correctly installed for the printer to work. If this is the
first time you are installing the ink cartridges and printheads, see the Quick Start Guide for information on the
initial set up of ink cartridges and printheads. If you need to replace the printheads, see the onscreen Help.
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Chapter 4
Clean the printer
For best results, keep the outside of the printer clean. If you notice any ink residue on the outside of the printer, be
sure to clean it off using the following steps.
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NOTE: Never clean the inside of the printer.
Clean the printer exterior
To clean the outside of the printer
1.
Turn off the printer by pressing the
2. Wipe the outside of the printer with a soft cloth that has been lightly moistened with water. Be sure to wipe away
any ink residue that has accumulated on the output tray.
CAUTION: Do not use any type of cleaning solution. Household cleaners and detergents might damage
the printer finish.
3.
Press the
Do not clean inside the printer
button to turn on the printer.
Clean the printheads automatically
If you notice white lines or single-color streaks on the photos you print, the printheads might need to be cleaned.
button.
To clean the printheads automatically (Windows)
1.
Press the
TIP: You can also open the printer Toolbox from the HP Solution Center on your computer. For more
information, see
2. Click Clean the Printheads on the Device Services tab.
3. Following the directions on the computer screen, load paper so the printer can print a test page after cleaning
the printheads. Use Letter or A4-sized plain paper to conserve photo paper.
4.
Press the
To clean the printheads automatically (Mac)
1.
Press the
TIP: You can also open the HP Printer Utility from the HP Device Manager in the Dock.
2. Select the Clean pane on the left.
3. Click Clean, and follow onscreen instructions.
If you still notice white streaks or missing colors on the test page after cleaning the printheads automatically, you
might need to clean the printhead nozzles manually. For information on cleaning the printhead nozzles manually
and other maintenance tasks, refer to the onscreen Help. For information on accessing the onscreen Help, see
more information.
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button on the printer control panel to open the printer Toolbox on the computer screen.
Use the Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac).
button to begin cleaning the printheads.
button on the printer control panel to open the HP Printer Utility on the computer screen.
Find
NOTE: Do not clean the printheads more often than necessary, since the cleaning uses ink.
Align and calibrate the printer
The first time you install printheads in the printer or if you replace a faulty printhead, the printer performs a printer
alignment and color calibration automatically. However, if colors in the photos you print are misaligned, or if the
alignment page does not print correctly when you install a new printhead, use the following procedure to re-align
the printheads.
For consistent color reproduction from print to print, be sure to calibrate the printer color periodically. Before aligning
and calibrating the printer, check that you are using the correct paper. Use Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo
paper - Glossy. If you use a different type of paper, the results may not be accurate.
To align the printheads (Windows)
1. Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo paper - Glossy in the main tray.
2.
Press the
TIP: You can also open the printer Toolbox from the HP Solution Center on your computer. For more
information, see
3. Click the Device Services tab.
4. Click Align the Printheads.
5. Click Align and follow the onscreen instructions.
To align the printheads (Mac)
1. Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo paper - Glossy in the main tray.
2.
Press the
button on the printer control panel to open the printer Toolbox on the computer screen.
Use the Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac).
button on the printer control panel to open the HP Printer Utility on the computer screen.
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TIP: You can also open the HP Printer Utility from the HP Device Manager in the Dock.
3. Select the Align pane on the left.
4. Click Align and follow the onscreen instructions.
To calibrate the printer color (Windows)
1. Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo paper - Glossy in the main tray.
2.
Press the
TIP: You can also open the printer Toolbox from the HP Solution Center on your computer. For more
information, see
3. Click the Color Calibration tab.
4. Click Initiate Color Calibration and follow the onscreen instructions.
To calibrate the printer color (Mac)
1. Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo paper - Glossy in the main tray.
2.
Press the
TIP: You can also open the HP Printer Utility from the HP Device Manager in the Dock.
3. Select the Color Calibration pane on the left.
4. Click Start Color Calibration and follow onscreen instructions.
button on the printer control panel to open the printer Toolbox on the computer screen.
Use the Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac).
button on the printer control panel to open the HP Printer Utility on the computer screen.
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Print a test page
You can print a test page to check the condition of the printheads. The test page also contains useful information
about the printer, including the printer serial number and firmware version.
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To print a test page (Windows)
1.
Press the
TIP: You can also open the printer Toolbox from the HP Solution Center on your computer. For more
information, see
2. Click the Device Services tab.
3. Click Print a Test Page and then click Print Page.
To print a test page (Mac)
1.
Press the
TIP: You can also open the HP Printer Utility from the HP Device Manager in the Dock.
2. Select the Test pane on the left.
3. Click Print Test Page.
button on the printer control panel to open the printer Toolbox on the computer screen.
button on the printer control panel to open the HP Printer Utility on the computer screen.
Print a sample page
You can print a sample page to verify that the printer can successfully print a photo. If you are having trouble printing
a photo from your software program, use this option as part of the troubleshooting process to determine whether
the problem is with the printer or software program.
To print a sample page (Windows)
1. Load paper in the main tray. Use plain paper to conserve photo paper.
2.
Press the
button on the printer control panel to open the printer Toolbox on the computer screen.
Use the Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac).
TIP: You can also open the printer Toolbox from the HP Solution Center on your computer. For more
information, see
3. Select Print a Sample Page and then click Print Page.
To print a sample page (Mac)
1. Load paper in the main tray. Use plain paper to conserve photo paper.
2.
Press the
TIP: You can also open the HP Printer Utility from the HP Device Manager in the Dock.
3. Select the Sample Page pane on the left.
4. Click Print Sample Page.
Use the Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac).
button on the printer control panel to open the HP Printer Utility on the computer screen.
Download printer software updates
Download the latest printer software updates periodically to ensure you have the latest features and improvements.
NOTE: The printer software update that you download from the HP Web site updates only the printer driver. It
does not update the HP Photosmart Essential software.
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