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HP Photosmart Pro B8300 series

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The printer is rejecting the penPoor contact between the print cartridges and print cartridge cradles may cause the pen to be rejected.When this occur

3. Carefully clean the electrical contacts on the print cartridge with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.CAUTION To prevent damage to the electrical contac

Blank page printedCheck for empty print cartridgesIf you are printing text and a blank page prints, the print cartridges might be empty. See Inserting

Check the print location and length of USB cableHigh electromagnetic fields (such as those generated by USB cables) can sometimes slightly distortprin

Poor print quality and unexpected printoutsThis section provides solutions to print quality problems.●Poor quality printouts●Meaningless characters pr

Check the type of media loaded in the printer●Make sure the tray supports the type of media you have loaded. See Understanding specificationsfor suppo

Check the margin settings●If you are using a computer running Windows, make sure the Minimize Margins option is notselected. See Changing print settin

Check the paper type settingWhen printing on transparencies or other special media, select the corresponding media type in theprinter driver. See Prin

Colors do not line up properlyCheck the print cartridgesThe print cartridges are automatically aligned when a cartridge is replaced. However, you migh

Resolving paper-feed problemsThis section provides solutions to common paper-feed problems.●Another paper feed problem is occurringFor information on

1WelcomeThank you for buying this HP Photosmart printer.This section contains the following information:●Special features●Using this guide●Finding oth

Troubleshooting installation issuesThis section provides solutions to common installation problems.●Problems printing an alignment page●Problems insta

Clearing jamsUse the following methods to locate and clear a paper jam. For information on how to avoid jams,see Tips for avoiding paper jams.NOTE To

3. Remove the rear cover from the duplex unit (if installed), remove any paper, and replace the rearcover. If the paper jam is not visible by removing

5. Open the top cover. The print cartridge carriage should return to the right side of the printer. If thecarriage does not return to the right side,

Resolving photo printing problemsAlso see Poor print quality and unexpected printouts for additional troubleshooting information.●Make sure you are pr

Resolving borderless printing problems●Check the print settings1. Open the printer driver (see Printing a document).2. On the Features tab (Windows) o

Resolving banner printing problems●Make sure the paper is loaded correctly●Unfold and refold the paper when several sheets feed into the printer at on

Resolving automatic two-sided printing problemsNOTE You can print on both sides manually for unsupported media types. See Performingmanual duplexing.●

Resolving network printing problemsIf you are having difficulties printing to a shared network printer, try the following suggestions.●If the Resume b

7 Printer lights referenceThe printer lights indicate printer status and are useful for diagnosing printing problems. This sectioncontains information

Special featuresThis printer is equipped with several exciting features.●Digital photo printing – Print high-quality color and black-and-white photogr

Understanding the printer lightsPrinter light indication Explanation and recommended actionLeft and right print cartridge lights. The left print cartr

Printer light indication Explanation and recommended actionPower light on, Resume light blinks. Check for one of the following conditions:●Printer is

Printer light indication Explanation and recommended actionPower and Resume lights on. Check for one of the following conditions:●Make sure the top co

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8 HP supplies and accessoriesTo order HP supplies and accessories from the HP World Wide Web, visit:●www.hpshopping.com (U.S.)●www.hpshopping.ca (Cana

Ordering printing supplies through the ToolboxThe Toolbox lets you order print cartridges directly from your computer. There are three requirementsto

AccessoriesFollowing is a list of printer accessories.Automatic two-sided printing accessoryHP automatic two-sided printing accessoryUSB cableHP USB A

SuppliesFollowing is a list of printer supplies. To order supplies online, go to:●www.hpshopping.com (U.S.)●www.hpshopping.ca (Canada)●www.hp.com/eur/

Media Sizes10 x 30 cm (4 x 12 inches), panorama297 x 420 mm (11.7 x 16.5 inches), A3215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 11 inches), A13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inches), bo

Using this guideThis guide includes the following sections:●Getting started – Describes the printer parts and explains how to connect using a USB cabl

Media SizesHP Address Labels, 25.4 x 66.67 mm (1 2 5/8 inches) 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 11 inches), AHP Shipping Labels, 50.8 x 101.6 mm (2 x 4 inches)

9 Customer support and warrantyThe information in this section suggests solutions to common problems. If your printer is not operatingproperly and the

Obtaining electronic supportYou can obtain support from HP from the following electronic sources:●WebVisit the printer Web site on hp.com for the late

HP Instant SupportHP Instant Support is a Web-based tool that provides product-specific services, troubleshooting tips,and information about your prin

HP Telephone SupportDuring the warranty period, you may obtain assistance from the HP Customer Care Center.●Before you call●Telephone support numbersB

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Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty StatementA. Extent of limited warranty 1. Hewlett-Packard (HP) warrants to the end-user customer that the HP prod

10 Printer specifications and Declarationof ConformityThis section contains the following information:●Printer specifications●Declaration of Conformit

Printer specificationsPrint Method Drop-on-demand thermal inkjet printingPrint Speed*Plain Paper(Letter/A4) FastDraftFastNormalNormal BestBlack Text

Envelopes: US No. 10 (4.12 x 9.5 inches), US A2 Invitation(4.37 x 5.57 inches), US Monarch (3.87 x 7.5 inches), European DL(110 x 220 mm), C5 (162 x 2

Finding other resources for the productYou can obtain product information and further troubleshooting resources that are not included in thisguide fro

OperatingEnvironmentOperating temperature: 5˚ to 40˚C (41˚ to 104˚F)Recommended operating conditions: 15˚ to 30˚C (59˚ to 95˚F)Storage temperature: –4

Declaration of ConformityDeclaration of ConformityAccording to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014Manufacturer's Name: Hewlett-Packard Singapore (Pte)

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11 Regulatory information●FCC statement●Miscellaneous regulatory information●Environmental product stewardship program●Disposal of Waste Equipment by

FCC statementThe U.S. Federal Communications Commission (in 47 cfr 15.105) has specified that the following noticesbe brought to the attention of user

Miscellaneous regulatory informationLEDs classification Regulatory model numberFor regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a Regu

Environmental product stewardship programHewlett-Packard encourages customers to recycle used electronic hardware, HP original printcartridges, and re

ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered service mark of the U.S. EPA. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner,HP has determined this product meets ENERGY STAR® guideline

Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in PrivateHouseholds in the European UnionDisposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the Europ

IndexSymbols/Numerics4800 x 1200 optimized dpi 42, 43, 45Aaccessoriesordering information 115automatic paper-type sensor 39automatic two-sided printi

2 Getting startedThis section contains the following information:●Understanding the printer parts and functions●Configuring the printer (Windows)●Conf

loading in input tray 37loading transparencies 37ordering supplies 115printing on cards 58printing on custom-sizedpaper 55printing on envelopes 56prin

Ssmall media ejector 7small media guidedescription 7using 56, 58smart software features 41softwarechanging current printsettings 50changing default p

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Understanding the printer parts and functionsFront view (trays, cover, and print cartridge cradle)671 Extendable input tray2Extendable output tray3 Fr

Front view (input tray)1 Input tray lock2Small media guide3 Paper width guide4 Small media ejectorPrinter lightsThe printer lights provide visual cues

4 Resume button and light5 Power button and lightBack view51345621 Universal serial bus (USB) port2Rear access panel3 Rear manual feed slot4 Rear manu

Configuring the printer (Windows)You can connect the printer directly to a computer, or you can share the printer on a locally sharednetwork.NOTE You

NOTE If you have turned on the printer, do not turn off the printer or unplug the cable from theprinter while the installation program is running. If

Configuring the printer (Mac OS)You can use the printer with a single Macintosh computer using a USB cable, or you can share theprinter among other us

To share the printer on a locally shared networkWhen you connect the printer directly, you can still share the printer with other computers using a si

Uninstalling the printer softwareTo uninstall the software for Windows computersIf you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you must have administrat

Customizing the printer software setup programThe Starter CD contains a utility that allows system administrators to create customized installationpac

Installing other software●Use HP Photosmart Essential to view and edit photos and image files in Windows. To install thissoftware, insert the HP Photo

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3 Using print cartridges and accessoriesThis section contains the following information:●Using the print cartridges●Installing the optional automatic

Using the print cartridgesSupported print cartridgesTo print... Insert this print cartridge in the leftstallInsert this print cartridge in the rightst

To install or replace a print cartridge1. Turn on the printer, open the top cover, and lift the print latch.CAUTION The print cartridge carriage may b

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4. Hold the print cartridge with the copper contacts facing the printer, and then slide the print cartridgeinto the cradle.NOTE Depending on the cartr

For WindowsYou can align the print cartridges from the Toolbox or the printer driver.1. Load plain paper into the input tray (see Loading media in the

3. Click the Printer Services tab (Toolbox) or Services tab (printer driver).4. Click Clean Print Cartridges and follow the onscreen instructions.5. I

To store the print cartridge in the Print Cartridge Protector1. Insert the print cartridge into the protector and snap it securely in place.2. To remo

NOTE Printing from one print cartridge, rather than two, may be slower and the print qualitymay be affected. It is recommended to print with both prin

Installing the optional automatic two-sided printingaccessory (duplex unit)The printer can automatically print on both sides of a sheet of paper when

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4 Printing and loading mediaThis section contains the following information:●Selecting print media●Loading media in the input tray●Using the automatic

Selecting print mediaYour printer is designed to print on a variety of media types (such as photo paper, plain paper, envelopes,and transparencies) an

Media size Input tray Front manualfeed slotRear manualfeed slotAutomatic two-sided printingaccessory(duplex unit) A3297 x 420 mm(11.7 x 16.5 inches) A

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Media size Input tray Front manualfeed slotRear manualfeed slotAutomatic two-sided printingaccessory(duplex unit) 111 x 146 mm(4.37 x 5.75 inches)Enve

Media size Input tray Front manualfeed slotRear manualfeed slotAutomatic two-sided printingaccessory(duplex unit) Panorama101.6 x 304.8 mm(4 x 12 inch

Media size Input tray Front manualfeed slotRear manualfeed slotAutomatic two-sided printingaccessory(duplex unit) Statement129.7 x 215.9 mm(5.5 x 8.5

Media size Input tray Front manualfeed slotRear manualfeed slotAutomatic two-sided printingaccessory(duplex unit) 215.9 x 279.4 mm(8.5 x 11 inches)Bor

Media size Input tray Front manualfeed slotRear manualfeed slotAutomatic two-sided printingaccessory(duplex unit) 279 x 432 mm(11 x 17 inches)Custom

Media type Input tray and frontand rear manualfeed slotsManual duplex Auto duplex Borderless printingHP greeting cards HP photo greeting cards Oth

Media Left and right margins Top margin Bottom marginLetter, Tabloid, A3, A3+, A4,A5, A6, B4, B5, Super B,Statement, Executive, Legal3.2 mm (0.13 inch

Loading media in the input trayThis section explains how to load plain paper and standard media sizes and types into the input tray.Following are gene

7. Lower the output tray to its horizontal position.HP Deskjet 98008. Extend the output tray if necessary.38 Chapter 4 Printing and loading media EN

Using the automatic paper-type sensorThe automatic paper-type sensor automatically selects the print settings appropriate for the media inthe printer,

Table of contents1 WelcomeSpecial features ...

Changing print settingsYou can change print settings (such as media size or type) from an application or the printer driver.Changes made from an appli

Understanding smart software featuresThe printer driver provides the following smart software features. To access the printer driver, seePrinting a do

●Print in Sepia: Print images in a brownish tone to give them an antique look. On the Color tab,select the Print in Sepia check box.●Print in Grayscal

To print digital photographs1. Load the photo paper:●If you are loading a stack of photo paper, see Loading media in the input tray.●If you are printi

and color saturation, and stores it in the image's file. The printer software then uses this information toautomatically perform image-specific e

Printing borderlessBorderless printing lets you print to the edges of certain paper types and a range of standard paper sizesfrom 101.6 x 152.4 mm (4

For Macintosh1. Load the appropriate paper:●If you are printing one or just a few sheets, you can use the front or rear manual feed slot. Ifso, contin

Printing in grayscaleThe grayscale printing feature allows you to print high-quality, black-and-white photographs in shadesof gray using a gray photo

Printing panoramic photosThis section contains information about printing panoramic photos that contain borders and photos thatare borderless. Followi

3. Set the following options as appropriate on the Features and Color tabs:●Photo fix options●Advanced color options●Color management●Grayscale qualit

4 Printing and loading mediaSelecting print media ...

Printing a documentThe steps to print a document vary depending on the software program. In general, follow this procedureto print a document.NOTE You

Printing with the front or rear manual feed slotIf you are printing one or just a few photos, envelopes, or sheets of paper, you can use the front man

Loading the front manual feed slotNOTE If there are any printouts on the output tray, remove them before using the front manualfeed slot.1. Extend the

Loading the rear manual feed slot1. Before you load the paper, adjust the paper guide to the size of paper you are printing by aligningit with the app

Printing on various media typesNOTE Use HP media for optimum print quality. These media types are specifically designed towork with your printer. See

Printing on custom-sized paperNOTE The paper width must be between 76.2 and 330.2 mm (3 and 13 inches); the paperlength must be between 127 and 1,270

Printing on envelopesNOTE If you are printing one or just a few envelopes, you can use the front manual feed slot.See Printing with the front or rear

c. Click File and then click Print.d. Change any other desired print settings and click Print.7. When you have finished printing, remove the remaining

Printing on cards and smaller-sized mediaNOTE If you are printing on thick paper (such as cardstock), you can use the rear manual feedslot. See Printi

6. Lower the output tray.7. For Windows:a. Open the printer driver (see Printing a document).b. Click the Features tab.c. Select the size of the cards

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b. Press the input tray lock and extend the tray.abc.Close the small media guide by moving it 90˚ counterclockwise.d. Eject the media by pulling out t

Printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paperYou can print multiple pages of a document on a single sheet of paper. The printer software automati

Printing bookletsBooklet printing automatically arranges and resizes the pages of a document so when the document isfolded into a booklet, the page or

For Macintosh1. Load the appropriate paper (see Loading media in the input tray).2. Click File, and then click Print.3. Open the Two-Sided Printing pa

Printing postersYou can enlarge your document from a single page to multiple tiles that can be pasted together into aposter. You can use this feature

Printing bannersYou can print large images and bold, oversized fonts on continuous feeds of paper. Following are someguidelines for printing banners:●

Printing labelsFollowing are guidelines for printing labels:●Use only paper labels that are designed specifically for your printer.●Use only full shee

Printing iron-on transfersFollowing are guidelines for printing iron-on transfers:●Use HP iron-on t-shirt transfer paper for great results.●When print

Printing on both sides (duplexing)This section contains guidelines and procedures for printing on both sides of the media.Guidelines for printing on b

For Windows1. Load the appropriate paper (see Loading media in the input tray).2. Open the printer driver (see Printing a document).3. Click the Featu

Placement of the text or graphics is wrong ... 93Check how the media is loaded ..

NOTE The duplex unit is an optional accessory that is available for theHP Photosmart Pro B8300 series printer. It may be purchased separately in somec

5. Select the desired binding orientation by clicking the appropriate icon.6. Change any other desired print settings and click Print.ENWW Printing on

Cancelling a print jobYou can cancel a print job using one of the following methods:●Control panel: Press the Cancel button. This will clear the job t

5 Using the ToolboxThis section contains the following information:●Toolbox overview●Printer Status tab●Information tab●Printer Services tab●Using the

Toolbox overviewThe Toolbox provides status and maintenance information about your printer. It also provides accessto documentation and online help to

Printer Status tabThe Printer Status tab displays ink level information for each print cartridge and also printer status.The printer selection drop-do

Information tabUse the Information tab to register the printer and display printer hardware information. This tab alsoprovides access to online troubl

Helps you manage and forecast printer supplies usage.●Self diagnostic testing for your deviceRuns a diagnostic test of your device. Select Printer on

To use myPrintMileage, you must have the following:●Toolbox (Windows) installed●Internet connection●Device connectedNOTE HP recommends that you enable

●Aligning the print cartridges●Cleaning the print cartridges●Understanding the printer lights●Ordering printing supplies through the ToolboxENWW Infor

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Printer Services tabThe Printer Services tab provides utilities that help you maintain and test your printer. You can alignand clean your print cartri

Using the HP Printer Utility (Macintosh)The HP Printer Utility contains tools to calibrate the printer, clean the print cartridges, print a test page,

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6 TroubleshootingThis section contains the following information:●Troubleshooting tips and resources●General troubleshooting tips●Printing a demo page

Troubleshooting tips and resources●For a paper jam problem, see Clearing jams.●For paper-feed problems, such as the paper skew, see Resolving paper-fe

General troubleshooting tipsEnsure the following:●Power light is on and not blinking. When the printer is first turned on, it takes approximately 45se

Printing a demo pagePrinting a demo page without being connected to a computer verifies whether the printer is set upcorrectly.1. Make sure the printe

Printing a diagnostics pageThis page is useful to HP Technical Support if you have a printer problem.1. Make sure the printer is turned on.2. Press an

Resolving printing problemsPrinter shuts down unexpectedlyCheck power and power connectionsMake sure the printer is connected firmly to a functioning

Check printer setup for network environmentEnsure the correct printer driver and printer driver port are being used. For more information aboutnetwork