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... Help After software installation, click Help > Mac Help. For computers without a CD/DVD drive, please go /windows7. English Black Cartridge 703 Tri-color Cartridge 703 www.hp.com/support Then click Library > HP Product Help. Find Readme Before software installation, insert the software CD, click Readme when the option appears onscreen. After software installation, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet Ink Advant K109a-z > Readme. All other product information can access the Readme file by inserting the software CD, then double...
... Help After software installation, click Help > Mac Help. For computers without a CD/DVD drive, please go /windows7. English Black Cartridge 703 Tri-color Cartridge 703 www.hp.com/support Then click Library > HP Product Help. Find Readme Before software installation, insert the software CD, click Readme when the option appears onscreen. After software installation, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet Ink Advant K109a-z > Readme. All other product information can access the Readme file by inserting the software CD, then double...
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... printhead servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. Open the Applications: Hewlett-Packard folder. 3. To install the software, insert the HP software CD into your default printing device: • Windows Vista: On the Windows taskbar, click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Printers. • Windows XP: On the Windows taskbar, click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Faxes. Windows: Installation Troubleshooting If you are unable to print a test page: • Make sure the cable connections are secure. The [On button...
... printhead servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. Open the Applications: Hewlett-Packard folder. 3. To install the software, insert the HP software CD into your default printing device: • Windows Vista: On the Windows taskbar, click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Printers. • Windows XP: On the Windows taskbar, click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Faxes. Windows: Installation Troubleshooting If you are unable to print a test page: • Make sure the cable connections are secure. The [On button...
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... MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THE HP PRODUCTS TO SUCH CUSTOMERS. HP printer limited warranty statement HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Printheads (only applies to products with customer replaceable printheads) Accessories Duration of limited warranty 90 days 1 year Until the HP ink is depleted or the "end of warranty" date printed on the duration of implied warranties. 3.
... MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THE HP PRODUCTS TO SUCH CUSTOMERS. HP printer limited warranty statement HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Printheads (only applies to products with customer replaceable printheads) Accessories Duration of limited warranty 90 days 1 year Until the HP ink is depleted or the "end of warranty" date printed on the duration of implied warranties. 3.
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... I?...3 2 Get to know the HP Printer Printer parts...5 Control panel features...6 3 Print Print documents...7 Print photos...8 Print envelopes...10 Print on specialty media...11 Print a Web page...17 5 Work with cartridges Check the estimated ink levels 25 Order ink supplies...26 Automatically clean print cartridges 27 Replace the cartridges...27 Use ink-backup mode...29 Cartridge warranty information 30 6 Solve a problem HP support...31 Setup troubleshooting...32 Print troubleshooting...36 Errors...42 8 Technical information Notice...47 Specifications...47 Environmental product stewardship...
... I?...3 2 Get to know the HP Printer Printer parts...5 Control panel features...6 3 Print Print documents...7 Print photos...8 Print envelopes...10 Print on specialty media...11 Print a Web page...17 5 Work with cartridges Check the estimated ink levels 25 Order ink supplies...26 Automatically clean print cartridges 27 Replace the cartridges...27 Use ink-backup mode...29 Cartridge warranty information 30 6 Solve a problem HP support...31 Setup troubleshooting...32 Print troubleshooting...36 Errors...42 8 Technical information Notice...47 Specifications...47 Environmental product stewardship...
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... specific photo paper and photo enhancement. You need to change the settings manually only when you have paper loaded in your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. If you must select options for printing Print documents Most print settings are automatically handled by the software application. To print from a software application 1. On the File menu in the input tray. 2. Print Print documents 7 Print documents Print photos Print envelopes Print on your software application, click Print. 3. Make...
... specific photo paper and photo enhancement. You need to change the settings manually only when you have paper loaded in your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. If you must select options for printing Print documents Most print settings are automatically handled by the software application. To print from a software application 1. On the File menu in the input tray. 2. Print Print documents 7 Print documents Print photos Print envelopes Print on your software application, click Print. 3. Make...
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...; View the print resolution • Create custom printing shortcuts • Set the default print settings • Stop the current job Print photos To print a photo on your custom settings as a new printing shortcut. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 4. Depending on photo paper 1. Click a type of print task in the Printing Shortcuts list. Click OK to begin printing. In the Basic Options area, select the appropriate photo paper type from the input tray, and then load the photo paper print side down list. 8 Print Print
...; View the print resolution • Create custom printing shortcuts • Set the default print settings • Stop the current job Print photos To print a photo on your custom settings as a new printing shortcut. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 4. Depending on photo paper 1. Click a type of print task in the Printing Shortcuts list. Click OK to begin printing. In the Basic Options area, select the appropriate photo paper type from the input tray, and then load the photo paper print side down list. 8 Print Print
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... type or size. 8. From the drop-down on the right side of gray. • Black Ink Only: uses black ink to curl, which might be flat before printing. Remove all the available colors to print the photo in black and white, click the Color tab and select the Print in the input tray. The paper might start to print your printout. Click the Features tab. 7. Print photos 9 Print To print a borderless image 1. In the Size list, click the size...
... type or size. 8. From the drop-down on the right side of gray. • Black Ink Only: uses black ink to curl, which might be flat before printing. Remove all the available colors to print the photo in black and white, click the Color tab and select the Print in the input tray. The paper might start to print your printout. Click the Features tab. 7. Print photos 9 Print To print a borderless image 1. In the Size list, click the size...
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... printing check box if it is set to Plain paper or to select a different type or size. 10. NOTE: You cannot print a borderless image if the paper type is not already checked. Click OK, and then click Print or OK in the paper tray. Related topics • Load media • Print using a label for printing on should be on envelopes. If the borderless paper size and paper type are not compatible, the product software displays...
... printing check box if it is set to Plain paper or to select a different type or size. 10. NOTE: You cannot print a borderless image if the paper type is not already checked. Click OK, and then click Print or OK in the paper tray. Related topics • Load media • Print using a label for printing on should be on envelopes. If the borderless paper size and paper type are not compatible, the product software displays...
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.... 5. To delete a printing shortcut 1. In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the type of 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) and 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) HP Photo Papers. • Paper-saving Printing: Print two-sided documents with mutliple pages on your own shortcuts for the selected printing shortcut are automatically displayed. The print settings for commonly used tasks. Make sure the product is added to view the print resolution dpi. Click the button that opens the...
.... 5. To delete a printing shortcut 1. In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the type of 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) and 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) HP Photo Papers. • Paper-saving Printing: Print two-sided documents with mutliple pages on your own shortcuts for the selected printing shortcut are automatically displayed. The print settings for commonly used tasks. Make sure the product is added to view the print resolution dpi. Click the button that opens the...
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... printing 21 HP Everyday Photo Paper Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using HP papers that look and feel more substantial than documents printed on standard multipurpose or copy Recommended papers for two-sided use this paper with or without smudging. This section contains the following topics: Load media Recommended papers for presentation, proposals, reports, and newsletters. This affordable, photo paper dries quickly for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors. HP Brochure Paper or HP Superior Inkjet Paper...
... printing 21 HP Everyday Photo Paper Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using HP papers that look and feel more substantial than documents printed on standard multipurpose or copy Recommended papers for two-sided use this paper with or without smudging. This section contains the following topics: Load media Recommended papers for presentation, proposals, reports, and newsletters. This affordable, photo paper dries quickly for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors. HP Brochure Paper or HP Superior Inkjet Paper...
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... of the HP Web site are independently tested to select your product, and then click one of everyday documents. If prompted, choose your HP Printer. All papers with the ColorLok logo for printing and copying of the shopping links on Transfers (for color fabrics or for longer lasting documents. HP Photo Value Pack HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to save you time and...
... of the HP Web site are independently tested to select your product, and then click one of everyday documents. If prompted, choose your HP Printer. All papers with the ColorLok logo for printing and copying of the shopping links on Transfers (for color fabrics or for longer lasting documents. HP Photo Value Pack HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to save you time and...
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... the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to replace the cartridges until the print quality is used in the printing process in a number of ink remaining in printhead servicing, which prepares the product and cartridges for printing, and in the cartridges. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Features tab, and then click the Printer Services button. Related topics Order ink supplies Check the estimated ink levels 25 To check the ink...
... the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to replace the cartridges until the print quality is used in the printing process in a number of ink remaining in printhead servicing, which prepares the product and cartridges for printing, and in the cartridges. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Features tab, and then click the Printer Services button. Related topics Order ink supplies Check the estimated ink levels 25 To check the ink...
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... out the reorder number. If it is not supported in your desktop ▲ To learn which HP supplies work with cartridges Related topics Order ink supplies 26 Work with your product, and then click one of cartridge numbers, use the software that you use original HP cartridges. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to select your printer, order supplies online, or create a printable shopping list, open the Printer Toolbox from...
... out the reorder number. If it is not supported in your desktop ▲ To learn which HP supplies work with cartridges Related topics Order ink supplies 26 Work with your product, and then click one of cartridge numbers, use the software that you use original HP cartridges. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to select your printer, order supplies online, or create a printable shopping list, open the Printer Toolbox from...
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Work with only one print cartridge. During ink-backup mode, the product can only print jobs from the print cartridge carriage. c. Close cartridge door. If the message is displayed on screen. Related topics Replace the cartridges Use ink-backup mode 29 NOTE: When the HP Printer operates in ink-backup mode, a message is displayed and two print cartridges are installed in the HP Printer to operate the HP Printer with cartridges d. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the product cannot detect that the protective piece of...
Work with only one print cartridge. During ink-backup mode, the product can only print jobs from the print cartridge carriage. c. Close cartridge door. If the message is displayed on screen. Related topics Replace the cartridges Use ink-backup mode 29 NOTE: When the HP Printer operates in ink-backup mode, a message is displayed and two print cartridges are installed in the HP Printer to operate the HP Printer with cartridges d. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the product cannot detect that the protective piece of...
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... when the product is connected to the computer using a USB cable before the HP Photosmart software is available from the computer. 2. Support phone numbers For the most current HP list of the product) • Messages that this situation began? ◦ Did anything else occur prior to provide the following information: • Product name (HP Deskjet Ink Advantage Printer series - K109) • Serial number (located on the computer. Help may also be...
... when the product is connected to the computer using a USB cable before the HP Photosmart software is available from the computer. 2. Support phone numbers For the most current HP list of the product) • Messages that this situation began? ◦ Did anything else occur prior to provide the following information: • Product name (HP Deskjet Ink Advantage Printer series - K109) • Serial number (located on the computer. Help may also be...
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... remove them properly using the uninstall utility provided when you installed the software that you might need to Programs or All Programs, HP, Deskjet K109 series, and then clicking Product Registration. Select HP Photosmart All-In-One Driver Software, and then click Change/ Remove. Cause: The product and computer were not communicating with the HP Printer. Do not simply delete the HP Printer application files from the Windows taskbar by the software installation screen...
... remove them properly using the uninstall utility provided when you installed the software that you might need to Programs or All Programs, HP, Deskjet K109 series, and then clicking Product Registration. Select HP Photosmart All-In-One Driver Software, and then click Change/ Remove. Cause: The product and computer were not communicating with the HP Printer. Do not simply delete the HP Printer application files from the Windows taskbar by the software installation screen...
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... 1: Align the print cartridges • Solution 2: Automatically clean the print cartridges. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 6. The HP Printer prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the paper tray. 2. Recycle or discard the test page. Cause: The printer needed to be cleaned. The Printer Toolbox appears. 4. Solution: Clean the print cartridges. Click the Device Services...
... 1: Align the print cartridges • Solution 2: Automatically clean the print cartridges. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 3. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 6. The HP Printer prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the paper tray. 2. Recycle or discard the test page. Cause: The printer needed to be cleaned. The Printer Toolbox appears. 4. Solution: Clean the print cartridges. Click the Device Services...
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... of colors. • Check the print quality setting and make sure photo paper such as saturation, brightness, or color tone, are greater than they are set in the paper tray. The product uses the margins you are incorrect. To check your software application. Step 2: Verify the paper size setting Solution: Verify that came with the product, print settings, or ink cartridges. Print troubleshooting 41 In most software applications, click the File menu, and then click Print Preview...
... of colors. • Check the print quality setting and make sure photo paper such as saturation, brightness, or color tone, are greater than they are set in the paper tray. The product uses the margins you are incorrect. To check your software application. Step 2: Verify the paper size setting Solution: Verify that came with the product, print settings, or ink cartridges. Print troubleshooting 41 In most software applications, click the File menu, and then click Print Preview...
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... the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Windows Vista is prohibited without notice. For complete product specifications, see the printer software. For additional specifications, see the printed documentation that came with the HP Printer. HP shall not be slightly distorted • HP recommends using a USB cable less than or equal to 3 m (10 feet) in the United States and other countries. registered trademarks of Hewlett...
... the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Windows Vista is prohibited without notice. For complete product specifications, see the printer software. For additional specifications, see the printed documentation that came with the HP Printer. HP shall not be slightly distorted • HP recommends using a USB cable less than or equal to 3 m (10 feet) in the United States and other countries. registered trademarks of Hewlett...
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... Index A after the support period 32 C connection problems HP All-in-One will not turn on 33 customer support warranty 32 E environment Environmental product stewardship program 48 environmental specifications 47 error messages 42 I ink-backup mode 29 P paper recommended types 21 phone support 31 phone support period period for support 31 print troubleshooting 36 printing with one print cartridge 29 problems error messages 42 print 36 R recycle ink cartridges 49 regulatory notices regulatory model identification number 51 reinstall software 35 S software installation reinstall 35 uninstall...
... Index A after the support period 32 C connection problems HP All-in-One will not turn on 33 customer support warranty 32 E environment Environmental product stewardship program 48 environmental specifications 47 error messages 42 I ink-backup mode 29 P paper recommended types 21 phone support 31 phone support period period for support 31 print troubleshooting 36 printing with one print cartridge 29 problems error messages 42 print 36 R recycle ink cartridges 49 regulatory notices regulatory model identification number 51 reinstall software 35 S software installation reinstall 35 uninstall...