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Question posted by markwelsh3 on September 2nd, 2013

Asking Me To Put Paper Into Specialty Tray Then Asks Me To Take It Out?

Its an HP B9100 asks me the above question again and again and NEVER does anything! Any ideas??

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Answer #1: Posted by DreadPirateRoberts on September 10th, 2013 10:30 AM
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Solution one: Reset the product
  1. Press the Power button ( ) to turn on the product.
  2. With the product turned on , disconnect the power cord from the rear of the product.
  3. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
  4. Wait at least 15 seconds.
  5. Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet.
  6. Reconnect the power cord to the rear of the product.
  7. If the product does not turn on by itself, press the Power button ( ) to turn it on.
  • If these steps resolved the issue , you do not need to continue troubleshooting.
  • If the issue persists , continue to the next solution.
Solution two: Check the condition of the paper, and then reload it
  1. Replace any ripped, dusty, wrinkled, or bent paper. NOTE: Use only plain, white, unused paper in the product until you resolve the issue.
  2. Make sure that all of the paper in the tray is the same size and type. Never load mixed types of paper at the same time.
  3. Tap the stack of paper on a flat surface to align the edges.
  4. Make sure that the stack of paper has at least 10 sheets and no more than 25 sheets of paper. NOTE: Do not load too much paper in the product.
  5. Insert the stack of paper into the product, and then gently push the paper guides snugly against the paper. Make sure that the paper is fully inserted into the product.
  6. Try printing again. If the issue is not resolved, try loading different brands of paper and different types of paper, one type at a time. Then, try printing again.
  • If these steps resolved the issue , you do not need to continue troubleshooting.
  • If the issue persists , continue to the next solution.
Solution three: Adjust the paper settings in the print driver The paper settings in the print driver must match what is loaded in the tray. NOTE: These changes do not change the default print settings. The print settings return to default the next time the program opens.
  1. Open the document that you were trying to print when the issue occurred.
  2. Click File , and then click Print . The Print dialog box opens.
  3. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box. Depending on the software program, the button might be Properties , Options , Printer Setup , Printer , or Preferences .
  4. Click the tab that provides paper type and size settings. The tab might be Features or Paper/Quality .
  5. From the Size is drop-down menu, select the paper size that matches the paper in the tray.
  6. From the Type is drop-down menu, select the paper type that matches the paper in the tray.
  7. Click OK , and then click OK again to print the document.
NOTE: If the issue is resolved, and you want to print on another type of paper, load the new paper type, and then repeat the previous steps for the new paper.
  • If these steps resolved the issue , you do not need to continue troubleshooting.
  • If the issue persists , continue to the next solution.
Solution four: Clean the paper rollers Follow these steps to clean the paper rollers.
  1. Press the Power button ( ) to turn off the product.
  2. Disconnect the power cord from the rear of the product.
  3. Remove the rear access door. HP products have different rear access doors. Some have one release tab, some have two release tabs, some have a knob to turn, and some have in-tray catches. Some also have automatic two-sided printing accessories (duplexers). Release the rear access door or duplexer as necessary, and then remove it to access the paper rollers for cleaning.
  4. Wipe each paper roller with a lint-free cloth lightly moistened with distilled or bottled water. Rotate the rollers upward carefully to clean all the way around.
    1. Allow the rollers to dry completely, and then replace the rear access door or duplexer. Slide the rear access door or duplexer into place, and then gently push it in until it clicks or snaps into place.
    2. Reconnect the power cord to the rear of the product.
    3. Try printing again.
    • If these steps resolved the issue , you do not need to continue troubleshooting.
      • If the issue persists , continue to the next solution.
      Solution five: Service the product Service the Product - Contextual Wrapper There might be a problem with the product hardware or a component may not be functioning correctly. The next step is to service the product. If you have completed all the preceding steps and are still experiencing a problem, service the product. Determine if your product is in warranty or out of warranty. If you need help determining your product’s warranty status, go to HP’s Warranty Check Tool .
      • If your product is in warranty , contact HP.
      • If your product is out of warranty , fees might apply for contacting HP.
      If you have completed all the preceding steps and are still experiencing a problem, service the product. Determine if your product is in warranty or out of warranty. If you need help determining your product’s warranty status, go to HP’s Warranty Check Tool .
      • If your product is in warranty , contact HP.
      • If your product is out of warranty , click here to view low-cost support options.

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Quick Start Guides - Page 20

... especiales. HP recommends that there is lined up into this tray. Lower the specialty media tray (a). The paper may stick out of the printer. Cargue ...specialty media, you to wait while the printer raises the printhead assembly to curl. The printer screen asks you practice using tabbed paper, such as photo paper with your other printing problems. 1. Misaligned media can cause paper...
User Guide - Page 4

... Specialty media 18 Supported sizes 19 Tips ...20 Print from a software program 20 Change print settings 21 Change the print speed or quality 22 Set the paper type 22 Print in grayscale 23 Set the default print settings 23 Optimize print quality for slow computers 24 Make the HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series the default printer 24 3 Color...
User Guide - Page 7

... panel: Use these buttons to open and navigate the printer menu, cancel print jobs, and respond to be printed facing down. 4 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Flashes blue if the printer is the part of rigid or thick media, such as card stock. Place the media into this tray. Order supplies - Place the media with the side...
User Guide - Page 8

... equivalent to the length of paper you are printing on. 5 Rear door releases: Press the two releases on the output tray at the front of the printer. When you are printing from the specialty media tray pass back and forth through the slot without any obstructions. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 5 Back of printer 1 USB port: Use this...
User Guide - Page 11

...Flashes red if an error requiring user action occurs. See Print a sample page. 8 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer An error message is an unrecoverable error. For more information, see Troubleshooting. 8 Ink level... in the order of each colored ink cartridge in the ink cartridge stalls below. Appears solid amber if there is also displayed on the printer screen. 5 Next: Press to...
User Guide - Page 12

...sized HP Advanced Photo Paper - See Print a network settings page. - HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 9 Align printheads: Select this option to reset the printer color ...tray before you start this procedure to show the ink level for printer initialization. Show IP address: Select this option to print a network configuration page that identifies the printer on the printer...
User Guide - Page 14

...9679; Load the specialty media tray ● Choose the right paper or other media for a description of specific paper types for use this tray, and be loaded into this printer. Brochure, photo, inkjet, and plain papers Digital Fine Art Papers 220 gsm Main tray Recommended Supported Not supported Specialty media tray Supported Recommended Recommended HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide...
User Guide - Page 15

... specialty media tray. You can remove the tray from the main tray before you . Photo Rag; Move the paper-width and paper-length guides to make room for loading larger sizes of media, extend the main tray by grasping the sides of the tray with both hands and pulling it out towards you . 12 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Place a stack of paper...
User Guide - Page 17

... on the tray. Lower the specialty media tray. Wait while the printer raises the printhead assembly in first. 14 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Load one hand and pulling out the extension with the side to pass back and forth through the rear paper slot at the end of the output tray extension to prevent paper from the main tray before you...
User Guide - Page 27

... does not change even after you print to "Managed by Application." The associated files for slow computers The HP Photosmart Pro B9180 printer is capable of your color management option to a different printer. 24 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer See Color management for example, the print quality will not be the one you last printed to improve the print quality when printing...
User Guide - Page 28

...light (monitors, scanners, or digital cameras) use the CMYK3 color space. Technologies that came with the printer. The printer driver is the part of ink printed on paper. Press ENTER and then select the HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 25 The differences between the two color spaces can cause printed photos to look markedly different from...
User Guide - Page 32

... profiles Tip Do not use sRGB. In this mode if you are not using ICC profiles HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 29 c. Choose from the following printer driver color space settings based on the Color tab (Windows) or the Paper Type/Quality pane (Mac). For an example of how to Adobe RGB For high quality digital...
User Guide - Page 43

... nozzles manually If you use the printer in a dusty environment, debris might accumulate on the printer screen, load paper so the printer can clean the printhead nozzles manually using the following procedure. 40 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Select Clean printheads, and then press OK. 3. Following the directions on the gold-colored nozzles and cause printing problems. If...
User Guide - Page 45

... then press OK. Glossy in the photos you print are using closed loop calibration 1. Select Calibrate printer, and then press OK. 4. Print a test page You can print a test page to align and calibrate the printer manually. Press Menu on the printer control panel. 3. Select Print test page, and then press OK. 42 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer
User Guide - Page 52

... for printing. See Clean the printheads automatically. ● The color management settings of the printer might have already loaded paper in the tray. Plug the printer back in the printer software matches the type of the printer Solution ● If the paper jammed while printing, try the following: - HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 49 Open the top door and clear...
User Guide - Page 53

... 50 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Error messages Error messages that are printing from . Make sure the paper is 28 cm (11 inches) wide on the specialty media tray, place the media 15 mm (0.5 inches) to the left of the raised edge of the tray, instead of the media (the edge nearest to "Managed by Application," or disable color...
User Guide - Page 54

... to remove the paper. Gently remove the jammed paper from the printer. Plug the printer back in the opposite direction until it from the HP Solution Center to see Load the main tray. Error message: Out of any paper obstructing the paper path. HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series User Guide 51 Solution When you print on certain types of the printer. Paper jam. Solution...
User Guide - Page 55

... how to load paper in the ink cartridge compartment on the printer screen to open the top door, and then remove the setup caps and install the printheads. 52 HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer Tip View the How do I? The printer primes the ink cartridges to see Load the main tray. Printer setup errors Before contacting HP support, read this...
User Guide - Page 66

... is displayed, click Finish. Click Continue to exit the installation. When the HP Setup Assistant is just like printing to the network. Highlight the HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer, and then click Next. Click Next. 12. See Connect the printer to the HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series printer. Print a network configuration page and locate the IP Address entry. 3. Click mDNS...
User Guide - Page 70

...Media types Paper (photo, plain, inkjet, and specialty media)...paper 50 envelopes 20-40 cards (depending on thickness) 30 sheets of labels Specialty media tray 1 sheet of any media up to 1.5 mm thick Output tray 50 sheets of plain paper 20 sheets of photo paper 10 cards or envelopes Power consumption Printing: 65 W peak, 22 W average Idle: 9.8 W average Off: 0.4 W average HP Photosmart Pro B9100...

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