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OFFICEJET PRO 8500A

A910

User Guide

HP Officejet Pro 8500A(A910) e-All-in-One series

User Guide

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Safety information

Always follow basic safetyprecautions when using this productto reduce risk of injury from fire orelectric shock.1. Read and understand allinstructions in the documentation thatcomes with the printer.2. Observe all warnings andinstructions marked on the product.3. Unplug this product from walloutlets before cleaning.4. Do not install or use this productnear water, or when you are wet.5. Install the product securely ona stable surface.6. Install the product in a protectedlocation where no one can step on ortrip over the line cord, and the linecord cannot be damaged.7. If the product does not operatenormally, see Solve a problem.8. There are no user-serviceable partsinside. Refer servicing to qualifiedservice personnel.

AccessibilityThe printer provides a number offeatures that make it accessible forpeople with disabilities.

VisualThe printer software is accessible forusers with visual impairments or lowvision through the use of youroperating system's accessibilityoptions and features. It also supportsmost assistive technology such asscreen readers, Braille readers, andvoice-to-text applications. For userswho are color blind, colored buttonsand tabs used in the software and onthe printer control panel have simpletext or icon labels that convey theappropriate action.MobilityFor users with mobility impairments,the printer software functions can beexecuted through keyboardcommands. The software alsosupports Windows accessibilityoptions such as StickyKeys,ToggleKeys, FilterKeys, andMouseKeys. The printer doors,buttons, paper trays, and paperguides can be operated by users withlimited strength and reach.SupportFor more details about theaccessibility of this product and HP'scommitment to product accessibility,visit HP's Web site at www.hp.com/accessibility.For accessibility information for theMac OS X, visit the Apple Web site atwww.apple.com/accessibility.

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Contents

1 Get startedAccessibility ............................................................................................................................10Eco-Tips .................................................................................................................................11Understand the printer parts ...................................................................................................11

Front view .........................................................................................................................11Printing supplies area .......................................................................................................12Back view .........................................................................................................................13

Use the printer control panel ...................................................................................................13Overview of buttons and lights ..........................................................................................13

HP Officejet Pro 8500A (A910a-f) ...............................................................................14HP OfficeJet Pro 8500A (A910g-z) .............................................................................15

Control-panel display icons ...............................................................................................16Change printer settings .....................................................................................................18

Select the mode ..........................................................................................................18Change printer settings ...............................................................................................18

Finding the printer model number ...........................................................................................18Select print media ...................................................................................................................19

Recommended papers for printing and copying ...............................................................19Recommended papers for photo printing ..........................................................................20Tips for selecting and using media ...................................................................................21

Load an original on the scanner glass ....................................................................................21Load an original in the automatic document feeder (ADF) ......................................................22Load media .............................................................................................................................23

Load standard-size media ................................................................................................23Load envelopes ................................................................................................................24Load cards and photo paper .............................................................................................25Load transparencies .........................................................................................................26Load custom-size media ...................................................................................................26

Insert a memory device ..........................................................................................................27Install the accessories ............................................................................................................28

Install the duplexer ............................................................................................................29Install Tray 2 .....................................................................................................................29Turn on accessories in the printer driver ...........................................................................30

To turn on accessories on Windows computers .........................................................30To turn on accessories on Macintosh computers ........................................................30

Maintain the printer .................................................................................................................30Clean the scanner glass ...................................................................................................30Clean the exterior .............................................................................................................31Clean the automatic document feeder ..............................................................................31

Turn the printer off ..................................................................................................................32

2 PrintPrint documents ......................................................................................................................33

Print documents (Windows) ..............................................................................................34Print documents (Mac OS X) ............................................................................................34

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Print brochures .......................................................................................................................34Print brochures (Windows) ...............................................................................................34Print brochures (Mac OS X) ..............................................................................................35

Print on envelopes ..................................................................................................................35Print on envelopes (Windows) ..........................................................................................35Print on envelopes (Mac OS X) ........................................................................................36

Print photos ............................................................................................................................36Print photos on photo paper (Windows) ............................................................................36Print photos on photo paper (Mac OS X) ..........................................................................37Print photos from a memory device ..................................................................................37Print DPOF photos ............................................................................................................38

Print on special and custom-size paper ..................................................................................39Print on special or custom-size paper (Mac OS X) ...........................................................39

Print borderless documents ....................................................................................................39Print borderless documents (Windows) ............................................................................40Print borderless documents (Mac OS X) ..........................................................................40

3 ScanScan an original ......................................................................................................................43

Scan to a computer ...........................................................................................................43Scan to a memory card .....................................................................................................44

Scan using Webscan ..............................................................................................................44Scanning documents as editable text .....................................................................................45

4 HP Digital SolutionsWhat are HP Digital Solutions? ..............................................................................................46

HP Direct Digital Filing ......................................................................................................46HP Digital Fax ...................................................................................................................46

Requirements .........................................................................................................................47Set up the HP Digital Solutions ...............................................................................................48

Set up HP Direct Digital Filing ..........................................................................................48Set Up Scan to Network Folder ..................................................................................49Set Up Scan to E-mail ................................................................................................50

Set Up HP Digital Fax .......................................................................................................52Use the HP Digital Solutions ...................................................................................................53

Use HP Scan to Network Folder .......................................................................................53Use Scan to E-mail ...........................................................................................................53Use HP Digital Fax ...........................................................................................................54

5 CopyCopy documents .....................................................................................................................55Change copy settings .............................................................................................................55

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6 FaxSend a fax ..............................................................................................................................57

Send a standard fax ..........................................................................................................57Send a standard fax from the computer ............................................................................58Send a fax manually from a phone ...................................................................................59Send a fax using monitor dialing .......................................................................................60Send a fax from memory ..................................................................................................60Schedule a fax to send later .............................................................................................61Send a fax to multiple recipients .......................................................................................62Send a fax in Error Correction Mode ................................................................................62

Receive a fax ..........................................................................................................................63Receive a fax manually .....................................................................................................63Set up backup fax .............................................................................................................64Reprint received faxes from memory ................................................................................65Poll to receive a fax ..........................................................................................................65Forward faxes to another number .....................................................................................65Set the paper size for received faxes ................................................................................66Set automatic reduction for incoming faxes ......................................................................66Block unwanted fax numbers ............................................................................................67

Add numbers to the junk fax list ..................................................................................67Remove numbers from the junk fax list .......................................................................68Print a Junk Fax Report ..............................................................................................68

Receive faxes to your computer (Fax to PC and Fax to Mac) ........................................... 68Fax to PC and Fax to Mac requirements ....................................................................69Activate Fax to PC and Fax to Mac ............................................................................69Modify Fax to PC or Fax to Mac settings ....................................................................69

Set up speed-dial entries ........................................................................................................70Set up and change speed-dial entries ..............................................................................70Set up and change group speed-dial entries ....................................................................71Delete speed-dial entries ..................................................................................................72Print a list of speed-dial entries .........................................................................................72

Change fax settings ................................................................................................................72Configure the fax header ..................................................................................................72Set the answer mode (Auto answer) .................................................................................73Set the number of rings before answering ........................................................................73Change the answer ring pattern for distinctive ring ...........................................................73Set the dial type ................................................................................................................74Set the redial options ........................................................................................................75Set the fax speed ..............................................................................................................75Set the fax sound volume .................................................................................................76

Fax and digital phone services ...............................................................................................76Fax over Internet Protocol ......................................................................................................76Use reports .............................................................................................................................77

Print fax confirmation reports ............................................................................................77Print fax error reports ........................................................................................................78Print and view the fax log ..................................................................................................79Clear the fax log ................................................................................................................ 79Print the details of the last fax transaction ........................................................................79Print a Caller ID Report .....................................................................................................79View the Call History .........................................................................................................79

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7 WebHP Apps .................................................................................................................................81Marketsplash by HP ................................................................................................................ 82

8 Work with ink cartridgesInformation on ink cartridges and the printheads ....................................................................83Check the estimated ink levels ...............................................................................................84Replace the ink cartridges ......................................................................................................84Store printing supplies ............................................................................................................86

Store ink cartridges ...........................................................................................................86Store printheads ...............................................................................................................86

9 Solve a problemHP support ..............................................................................................................................87

Obtain electronic support ..................................................................................................88HP support by phone ........................................................................................................88

Before you call ............................................................................................................88Phone support period .................................................................................................89Telephone support numbers .......................................................................................89After the phone support period ...................................................................................91

General troubleshooting tips and resources ...........................................................................91Solve printing problems ..........................................................................................................91

The printer shuts down unexpectedly ...............................................................................92Alignment fails ..................................................................................................................92The printer is not responding (nothing prints) ...................................................................92Printer takes a long time to print .......................................................................................93Blank or partial page printed .............................................................................................93Something on the page is missing or incorrect .................................................................93Placement of the text or graphics is wrong .......................................................................94

Solve print quality problems ....................................................................................................94General print quality troubleshooting ................................................................................95Meaningless characters print ............................................................................................95Ink is smearing .................................................................................................................96Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely .................................................................96Output is faded or dull colored ..........................................................................................97Colors are printing as black and white ..............................................................................97Wrong colors are printing ..................................................................................................97Printout shows bleeding colors .........................................................................................97The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of a borderless print .....98Colors do not line up correctly ..........................................................................................98Text or graphics are streaked ...........................................................................................99Something on the page is missing or incorrect .................................................................99Printhead maintenance .....................................................................................................99

To check printhead health ........................................................................................100To print the print quality diagnostic page ..................................................................100To align the printheads .............................................................................................101To calibrate the linefeed ...........................................................................................102To clean the printheads ............................................................................................102To clean the printhead contacts manually ................................................................. 103To replace the printheads .........................................................................................105

Solve paper-feed problems ...................................................................................................108

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Solve copy problems ............................................................................................................109No copy came out ...........................................................................................................109Copies are blank .............................................................................................................110Documents are missing or faded ....................................................................................110Size is reduced ...............................................................................................................110Copy quality is poor ........................................................................................................111Copy defects are apparent .............................................................................................111The printer prints half a page, then ejects the paper .......................................................112Paper mismatch ..............................................................................................................112

Solve scan problems ............................................................................................................112Scanner did nothing ........................................................................................................112Scan takes too long ........................................................................................................113Part of the document did not scan or text is missing .......................................................113Text cannot be edited .....................................................................................................113Error messages appear ..................................................................................................114Scanned image quality is poor ........................................................................................114Scan defects are apparent ..............................................................................................115

Solve fax problems ...............................................................................................................116The fax test failed ...........................................................................................................116

Solve problems using HP Web sites and services ................................................................129Solve problems using HP Web services .........................................................................129Solve problems using HP Web sites ...............................................................................130

Solve HP Digital Solutions problems ....................................................................................130Solving HP Direct Digital Filing problems .......................................................................130

Common problems ...................................................................................................130Unable to scan to network folder ..............................................................................131Unable to scan to e-mail ...........................................................................................132The sharing dialog box is different after setting up HP Direct Digital Filing(Windows) .................................................................................................................132

Solving HP Digital Fax problems ....................................................................................132Solve memory device problems ............................................................................................134

The printer cannot read the memory device ...................................................................134The printer cannot read photos on the memory device ...................................................135

Solve wired (Ethernet) network problems .............................................................................135General network troubleshooting ....................................................................................135Network port created does not match printer IP address (Windows) ..............................136

Solve wireless problems .......................................................................................................136Basic wireless troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 136Advanced wireless troubleshooting ................................................................................137

Step 1: Make sure your computer is connected to your network ..............................137Step 2: Make sure that the printer is connected to your network ..............................138Step 3: Check to see if the firewall software is blocking communication ...................139Step 4: Make sure the printer is online and ready .....................................................140Step 5: Make sure the wireless version of the printer is set as the default printerdriver (Windows only) ...............................................................................................140Step 6: Make sure the HP Network Devices Support service is running(Windows only) .........................................................................................................141Add hardware addresses to a wireless access point (WAP) .....................................141

Configure your firewall to work with printers .........................................................................142

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Solve printer management problems ....................................................................................143Embedded Web server cannot be opened .....................................................................144

Troubleshoot installation issues ............................................................................................145Hardware installation suggestions ..................................................................................145HP software installation suggestions ..............................................................................145Solve network problems .................................................................................................146

Understand the Self Test Diagnostic Page ...........................................................................147Understand the network configuration page .........................................................................148Clear jams ............................................................................................................................150

Clear paper jams ............................................................................................................151Avoid paper jams ............................................................................................................153

A Technical informationWarranty information ............................................................................................................154

Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement ...................................................................155Ink cartridge warranty information ...................................................................................156

Printer specifications .............................................................................................................157Physical specifications ....................................................................................................157Product features and capacities ...................................................................................... 157Processor and memory specifications ............................................................................158System requirements ......................................................................................................158Network protocol specifications ......................................................................................159Embedded Web server specifications .............................................................................159Media specifications .......................................................................................................159

Understand specifications for supported media ........................................................160Set minimum margins ...............................................................................................163Guidelines for printing on both sides of a page .........................................................163

Print specifications ..........................................................................................................164Copy specifications .........................................................................................................164Fax specifications ...........................................................................................................164Scan specifications .........................................................................................................165HP Web site specifications .............................................................................................165Environmental specifications ..........................................................................................165Electrical specifications ...................................................................................................165Acoustic emission specifications ..................................................................................... 166Memory device specifications .........................................................................................166

Memory card specifications ......................................................................................166USB flash drives .......................................................................................................166

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Regulatory information ..........................................................................................................167FCC statement ................................................................................................................ 168Notice to users in Korea .................................................................................................168VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan ..............................................168Notice to users in Japan about the power cord ...............................................................169Noise emission statement for Germany ..........................................................................169LED indicator statement .................................................................................................169Gloss of housing of peripheral devices for Germany ......................................................169Notice to users of the U.S. telephone network: FCC requirements .................................170Notice to users of the Canadian telephone network .......................................................171Notice to users in the European Economic Area ............................................................172Notice to users of the German telephone network ..........................................................172Australia wired fax statement ..........................................................................................172Regulatory information for wireless products ..................................................................172

Exposure to radio frequency radiation ......................................................................173Notice to users in Brazil ............................................................................................173Notice to users in Canada ......................................................................................... 173Notice to users in Taiwan .........................................................................................174European Union regulatory notice ............................................................................175

Regulatory model number ..............................................................................................175Declaration of conformity ................................................................................................176

Environmental product stewardship program .......................................................................177Paper use .......................................................................................................................177Plastics ...........................................................................................................................177Material safety data sheets .............................................................................................177Recycling program ..........................................................................................................177HP inkjet supplies recycling program ..............................................................................177Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union ....178Power consumption ........................................................................................................179Chemical Substances .....................................................................................................179RoHS notices (China only) .............................................................................................179

Third-party licenses ..............................................................................................................180

B HP supplies and accessoriesOrder printing supplies online ...............................................................................................188Supplies ................................................................................................................................188

Ink cartridges and printheads .........................................................................................188HP media ........................................................................................................................189

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C Additional fax setupSet up faxing (parallel phone systems) .................................................................................190

Select the correct fax setup for your home or office ........................................................191Case A: Separate fax line (no voice calls received) ........................................................193Case B: Set up the printer with DSL ...............................................................................194Case C: Set up the printer with a PBX phone system or an ISDN line ...........................195Case D: Fax with a distinctive ring service on the same line ..........................................196Case E: Shared voice/fax line .........................................................................................197Case F: Shared voice/fax line with voice mail .................................................................198Case G: Fax line shared with computer modem (no voice calls received) ......................199

Set up the printer with a computer dial-up modem ...................................................199Set up the printer with a computer DSL/ADSL modem .............................................201

Case H: Shared voice/fax line with computer modem ....................................................202Shared voice/fax with computer dial-up modem .......................................................202Shared voice/fax with computer DSL/ADSL modem .................................................204

Case I: Shared voice/fax line with answering machine ...................................................206Case J: Shared voice/fax line with computer modem and answering machine ...............207

Shared voice/fax line with computer dial-up modem and answering machine ..........207Shared voice/fax line with computer DSL/ADSL modem and answering machine . . .209

Case K: Shared voice/fax line with computer dial-up modem and voice mail .................211Serial-type fax setup .............................................................................................................213Test fax setup .......................................................................................................................213

D Network setupChange basic network settings .............................................................................................215

View and print network settings ......................................................................................215Turn the wireless radio on and off ................................................................................... 215

Change advanced network settings ......................................................................................215Set link speed .................................................................................................................216View IP settings ..............................................................................................................216Change IP settings .........................................................................................................216Configure the printers firewall settings ...........................................................................216

Creating and using firewall rules ...............................................................................217Reset network settings ...................................................................................................219

Set up the printer for wireless communication ......................................................................219To set up a wireless communication using the Wireless Setup Wizard ..........................219Understand 802.11 wireless network settings ................................................................. 220Test the wireless connection ..........................................................................................221Change the connection method ......................................................................................221Guidelines for ensuring wireless network security ..........................................................221

To add hardware addresses to a WAP .....................................................................222Other guidelines ........................................................................................................222

Guidelines for reducing interference on a wireless network ............................................222Uninstall and reinstall the HP software .................................................................................222

E Printer management toolsHP printer software (Windows) .............................................................................................225HP Utility (Mac OS X) ...........................................................................................................225

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Embedded Web server .........................................................................................................225About cookies .................................................................................................................226To open the embedded Web server ...............................................................................226

Index...........................................................................................................................................233

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1 Get startedThis guide provides details about how to use the printer and how to resolve problems.

Accessibility Eco-Tips Understand the printer parts Use the printer control panel Finding the printer model number Select print media Load an original on the scanner glass Load an original in the automatic document feeder (ADF) Load media Insert a memory device Install the accessories Maintain the printer Turn the printer off

NOTE: If you are using the printer with a computer running Windows XP StarterEdition, Windows Vista Starter Edition, or Windows 7 Starter Edition, somefeatures might not be available. For more information, see Operating systemcompatibility.

AccessibilityThe printer provides a number of features that make it accessible for people withdisabilities.

VisualThe HP software provided with the printer is accessible for users with visualimpairments or low vision by usingf your operating system's accessibility options andfeatures. The software also supports most assistive technology such as screenreaders, Braille readers, and voice-to-text applications. For users who are color blind,colored buttons and tabs used in the HP software and on the printer control panelhave simple text or icon labels that convey the appropriate action.

MobilityFor users with mobility impairments, the HP software functions can be executedthrough keyboard commands. The HP software also supports Windows accessibilityoptions such as StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys, and MouseKeys. The printerdoors, buttons, paper trays, and paper guides can be operated by users with limitedstrength and reach.

SupportFor more details about the accessibility of this printer and HP's commitment to productaccessibility, visit HP's Web site at www.hp.com/accessibility.

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For accessibility information for Mac OS X, visit the Apple Web site at www.apple.com/accessibility.

Eco-TipsHP is committed to helping customers reduce their environmental footprint. HP hasprovided these Eco-Tips to help you focus on ways to assess and reduce the impactof your printing choices. In addition to specific features in this printer, please visit theHP Eco Solutions Web site for more information on HP's environmental initiatives.

www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/

Duplex printing: Use Paper-saving Printing to print two-sided documents withmultiple pages on same sheet to reduce paper usage. For more information, seePrint on both sides (duplexing).

Energy Savings Information: To determine the ENERGY STAR qualificationstatus for this printer, see Power consumption.

Recycled Materials: For more information regarding recycling of HP products,please visit:www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/

Understand the printer partsThis section contains the following topics:

Front view Printing supplies area Back view

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1 Automatic document feeder (ADF)

2 Scanner glass

3 Control panel (differs based on the printer model that you have)

4 Control-panel display (differs based on the printer model that you have)

5 Output tray

6 Output tray extension

7 Width guides

8 Tray 1

9 Tray 2 (available with some models)

10 Front universal serial bus (USB) port (PictBridge-enabled)

11 Memory card slots

12 Document feeder tray

13 Width guides

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3 Print-carriage access door

4 Printhead latch

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2 Ethernet network port

3 Rear universal serial bus (USB) port

4 Fax ports (1-LINE and 2-EXT)

5 Automatic two-sided printing accessory (duplexer)

Use the printer control panelThis section contains the following topics:

Overview of buttons and lights Control-panel display icons Change printer settings

Overview of buttons and lightsThe following diagrams and related tables provide a quick reference to the printercontrol panel features for each printer model. For more information, see Finding theprinter model number

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Label Name and Description

1 Home button: Press this button to return to the home screen from any other screen.

2 Control-panel display: Touch the screen to select menu options. For information about theicons that appear on the display, see Control-panel display icons.

3 Help button: Opens the Help menu.

4 Keypad: Use the keypad to enter numbers and text.

5 Wireless button: The button is lit when the 802.11 wireless feature is on. Touch this buttonto view or print the Wireless Summary or to access Setup options and the Network Menu.

6 Cancel: Stops a job, exits a menu, or exits settings.

7 Right arrow button: Navigates through settings in the menus.

8 Back button: Touch this button to return to the previous menu.

9 Left arrow button: Navigates through settings in the menus.

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Label Name and Description

1 Wireless icon: The button is lit when the 802.11 wireless feature is on. Touch this button toview or print the Wireless Summary or to access Setup options and the Network Menu.

2 Home: Press this to return to the home screen from any other screen.

3 Control-panel display: Touch the screen to select menu options. For information about theicons that appear on the display, see Control-panel display icons.

4 Help button: Opens the Help menu.

5 Right arrow button: Navigates through settings in the menus.

6 Cancel: Stops a job, exits a menu, or exits settings.

7 Back button: Touch this button to return to the previous menu.

8 Left arrow button: Navigates through settings in the menus.

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Control-panel display icons

Icon Purpose

Shows that a wired network connection exists.

Shows that a wireless network connection exists. The signal strength is indicatedby the number of curved lines. This is for infrastructure mode. For moreinformation, see Set up the printer for wireless communication.

Shows that ePrint is turned on. For more information, see HP ePrint.

Displays screen where you can make copies or select other options.

Displays screen where you can make a fax, or choose fax settings.

Displays a screen where you can make a scan, or change scan settings.

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Icon Purpose

Displays a screen where you can use HP Apps. For more information, see HPApps

Displays the Photo screen for selecting options.

Displays the Setup screen for generating reports, changing fax and othermaintenance settings, and accessing the Help screen. The topic that you selectfrom the Help screen opens a help window on your computer screen.

Displays the Network screen for selecting options.Officejet Pro 8500A (A910g-z only)

Provides more information about the printer's features.Officejet Pro 8500A (A910g-z only)

Displays screen where you can see information about the ink cartridges, includingfill levels. This icon has a red border when an ink cartridge needs attention.Officejet Pro 8500A (A910a-f only)

NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planningpurposes only. When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider havinga replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. You do notneed to replace cartridges until prompted to do so.

Displays the status of the Auto Answer function. Touch Auto Answer to turn it onor off. For more information, see Set the answer mode (Auto answer).Officejet Pro 8500A (A910a-f only)

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Change printer settingsUse the control panel to change the printers mode and settings, print reports, or gethelp for the printer.

TIP: If the printer is connected to a computer, you can also change the printersettings using HP software tools available on your computer, such as the HPprinter software, the HP Utility (Mac OS X), or the EWS. For more informationabout these tools, see Printer management tools.

This section contains the following topics:

Select the mode Change printer settings

Select the modeThe main menu of the control-panel display shows the available modes for the printer.

NOTE: To select a mode, touch the left arrow or the right arrow to see theavailable modes, and then touch the icon to select the desired mode. Follow theprompts on the control-panel display to complete the job. The control-panel displayreturns to the main menu when the job is finished.

To select a different mode

Touch the to return to the main menu. Touch left arrow or right arrow to scrollthrough the available modes, and then touch the icon to select the desired mode.

To change settings for a mode1. After selecting a mode, touch the arrow buttons to scroll through the available

settings, and then touch the setting you want to change.2. Follow the prompts on the display to change the settings, and then touch Done.

NOTE: Use the button to return to the previous menu.

Change printer settingsTo change the printer settings or print reports, use the options available in the Setupmenu:1. Touch right arrow , and then touch Setup.2. Touch the arrow buttons to scroll through the menus.3. Touch the menu items to select menus or options.

NOTE: Use the button to return to the previous menu.

Finding the printer model numberIn addition to the model name that appears on the front of the printer, this printer hasa specific model number. You can use this number when obtaining support and to helpdetermine which supplies or accessories are available for your printer.

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The model number is printed on a label located inside the printer, near the inkcartridges area.

Select print mediaThe printer is designed to work well with most types of office media. It is best to testa variety of print media types before buying large quantities. Use HP media foroptimum print quality. Visit the HP Web site at www.hp.com for more information aboutHP media.

HP recommends plain papers with the ColorLok logo for printingand copying of everyday documents. All papers with theColorLok logo are independently tested to meet high standardsof reliability and print quality, and produce documents with crisp,vivid color, bolder blacks and dry faster than ordinary plainpapers. Look for papers with the ColorLok logo in a variety ofweights and sizes from major paper manufacturers.

This section contains the following topics: Recommended papers for printing and copying Recommended papers for photo printing Tips for selecting and using media

Recommended papers for printing and copyingIf you want the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers that arespecifically designed for the type of project you are printing.

Depending on your country/region, some of these papers might not be available.

HP Brochure PaperHP Superior InkjetPaper

These papers are glossy-coated or matte-coated on both sides fortwo-sided use. They are the perfect choice for near-photographicreproductions and business graphics for report covers, specialpresentations, brochures, mailers, and calendars.

HP Bright White InkjetPaper

HP Bright White Inkjet Paper delivers high-contrast colors and sharptext. It is opaque enough for two-sided color usage with no show-through, which makes it ideal for newsletters, reports, and flyers. Itfeatures ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks andvivid colors.

HP Printing Paper HP Printing Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. It producesdocuments that look and feel more substantial than documentsprinted on standard multipurpose or copy paper. It features ColorLokTechnology for less smearing, bolder blacks and vivid colors. It isacid-free for longer lasting documents.

HP Office Paper HP Office Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. It is suitable forcopies, drafts, memos and other everyday documents. It featuresColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks and vividcolors. It is acid-free for longer lasting documents

HP Office RecycledPaper

HP Office Recycled Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper madewith 30% recycled fiber. It features ColorLok Technology for less

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smearing, bolder blacks and vivid colors. It is acid-free for longerlasting documents.

HP PremiumPresentation PaperHP Professional Paper

These papers are heavy two-sided matte papers perfect forpresentation, proposals, reports and newsletters. They areheavyweight for an impressive look and feel.

HP Premium InkjetTransparency Film

HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film makes your colorpresentations vivid and even more impressive. This film is easy touse and handle and dries quickly without smudging.

HP Advanced PhotoPaper

This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handlingwithout smudging. It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity.Your prints have a look and feel comparable to a store processedphoto. It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, 10x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch), 13x18 cm (5 x7 inch) and two finishes glossyor soft gloss (satin matte). It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.

HP Everyday PhotoPaper

Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using paperdesigned for casual photo printing. This affordable, photo paper driesquickly for easy handling. Get sharp, crisp images when you use thispaper with any inkjet printer. Available in semi-gloss finish in 8.5 x11inch, A4, 4 x 6 inch and 10 x 15 cm. It is acid-free for longer lastingdocuments.

HP Iron-On Transfers HP Iron-on Transfers (for color fabrics or for light or white fabrics) arethe ideal solution for creating custom T-shirts from your digital photos.

To order HP papers and other supplies, go to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. If prompted,select your country/region, follow the prompts to select your printer, and then click oneof the shopping links on the page.

NOTE: At this time, some portions of the HP Web site are available in English only.

Recommended papers for photo printingIf you want the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers that arespecifically designed for the type of project you are printing.

Depending on your country/region, some of these papers might not be available.

HP Advanced Photo PaperThis thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling withoutsmudging. It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity. Your prints have a lookand feel comparable to a store processed photo. It is available in several sizes,including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch), 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) and twofinishes glossy or soft gloss (satin matte). It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.

HP Everyday Photo PaperPrint colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using paper designed for casualphoto printing. This affordable, photo paper dries quickly for easy handling. Get sharp,crisp images when you use this paper with any inkjet printer. Available in semi-glossfinish in 8.5 x 11 inch, A4, 4 x 6 inch and 10 x 15 cm. It is acid-free for longer lastingdocuments.

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http://www.hp.com/buy/supplies

HP Photo Value PacksHP Photo Value Packs conveniently package Original HP ink cartridges and HPAdvanced Photo Paper to save you time and take the guesswork out of printingaffordable professional photos with your HP printer. Original HP inks and HPAdvanced Photo Paper have been designed to work together so your photos are longlasting and vivid, print after print. Great for printing out an entire vacations worth ofphotos or multiple prints to share.

To order HP papers and other supplies, go to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. If prompted,select your country/region, follow the prompts to select your printer, and then click oneof the shopping links on the page.

NOTE: At this time, some portions of the HP Web site are available in English only.

Tips for selecting and using mediaFor the best results, observe the following guidelines.

Always use media that conforms to the printer specifications. For more information,see Media specifications.

Load only one type of media at a time into a tray or automatic document feeder(ADF) (some models only).

When loading the trays and ADF (some models only), make sure the media isloaded correctly. For more information, see Load media or Load an original in theautomatic document feeder (ADF).

Do not overload the tray or ADF (some models only). For more information, seeLoad media or Load an original in the automatic document feeder (ADF).

To prevent jams, poor print quality, and other printing problems, avoid loading thefollowing media in the trays or ADF (some models only):

Multipart formsMedia that is damaged, curled, or wrinkledMedia with cutouts or perforationsMedia that is heavily textured, embossed, or does not accept ink wellMedia that is too lightweight or stretches easilyMedia that contains staples or clips

NOTE: To scan, copy, or fax documents that contain pages that do notconform to these guidelines, use the scanner glass. For more information, seeLoad an original on the scanner glass.

Load an original on the scanner glassYou can copy, scan, or fax up to Letter- or A4-size originals by loading them on theglass.

NOTE: Many of the special features do not work correctly if the glass and lidbacking are not clean. For more information, see Maintain the printer.

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To load an original on the scanner glassUse these steps to load an original on the scanner glass.

1. Lift the scanner lid.2. Load your original print-side down.

TIP: For more help on loading an original, refer to the engraved guides alongthe edge of the glass.

3. Close the lid.

Load an original in the automatic document feeder (ADF)You can copy, scan, or fax a one-sided, single- or multiple-page, A4- or Letter-sizedocument by placing it in the automatic document feeder tray.

CAUTION: Do not load photos in the ADF; this might cause damage to yourphotos.

NOTE: Two-sided Legal-size documents cannot be scanned, copied, or faxedusing the ADF.

NOTE: Some features, such as the Fit to Page copy feature, do not work whenyou load your originals in the ADF. You must load your originals on the glass.

The document feeder tray holds a maximum of 35 or 50 sheets of plain paper,depending on the printer model.

To load an original in the document feeder trayUse these steps to load a document in the automatic document feeder.

1. Load your original print-side up into the document feeder tray. Place the pages sothat the top edge of the document goes in first. Slide the media into the automatic

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document feeder until you hear a tone or see a message on the display indicatingthat the loaded pages were detected.

TIP: For more help on loading originals in the automatic document feeder,refer to the diagram engraved in the document feeder tray.

2. Slide the width guides inward until they stop at the left and right edges of the media.

NOTE: Remove all originals from the document feeder tray before lifting the lid onthe printer.

Load mediaThis section provides instructions for loading media into the printer.

This section contains the following topics:

Load standard-size media Load envelopes Load cards and photo paper Load transparencies Load custom-size media

Load standard-size media

To load mediaUse these instructions to load standard media.

1. Lift the output tray.2. Slide the paper width guide out as far as possible.

NOTE: If you are loading larger sized media, pull the input tray to extend it.

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3. Insert the media print-side down along the right of the main tray. Make sure thestack of media aligns with the right and back edges of the tray, and does notexceed the line marking in the tray.

NOTE: Do not load paper while the printer is printing.

4. Slide the media guides in the tray to adjust them for the media size that you haveloaded.

5. Lower the output tray.6. Pull out the tray extender.

Load envelopes

To load envelopesUse these instructions to load an envelope



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3. Load envelopes according to the graphic. Make sure the stack of envelopes doesnot exceed the line marking in the tray.




Load cards and photo paper

To load cards and photo paperUse these instructions to load photo paper.1. Lift the output tray.2. Slide the paper width guide out as far as possible.


3. Insert the media print-side down along the right of the main tray. Make sure thestack of media aligns with the right and back edges of the tray, and does notexceed the line marking in the tray. If the photo paper has a tab along one edge,make sure the tab is pointing towards the front of the printer.



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Load transparencies

To load transparencies1. Lift the output tray.2. Slide the paper width guide out as far as possible.


3. Insert the transparencies, rough-side or print-side down, along the right of the maintray. Make sure the adhesive strip is pointing towards the back of the printer andthat the stack of transparencies aligns with the right and back edges of the tray.Also, make sure the stack does not exceed the line marking in the tray.




Load custom-size media

To load cards and photo paperUse these instructions to load custom-size media.

CAUTION: Use only custom-size media that is supported by the printer. For moreinformation, see Media specifications.

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3. Insert the media print-side down along the right of the main tray. Make sure thestack of media aligns with the right and back edges of the tray, and does notexceed the line marking in the tray.




Insert a memory deviceIf your digital camera uses a memory card to store photos, you can insert the memorycard into the printer to print or save your photos.

CAUTION: Attempting to remove a memory card while it is being accessed candamage files on the card. You can safely remove a card only when the photo lightis not blinking. Also, never insert more than one memory card at a time as this canalso damage files on the memory cards.

NOTE: The printer does not support encrypted memory cards.

For more information on the supported memory cards, see Memory devicespecifications.

To insert a memory card1. Turn the memory card so that the label faces up, and the contacts are facing the

printer.2. Insert the memory card into the corresponding memory card slot.

NOTE: You cannot insert more than one memory card in the printer.

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To connect a storage device1. If you are connecting a digital camera, change the USB mode of the camera to

storage mode, and then connect one end of the USB cable to the camera.

NOTE: Different cameras use different terms to describe the storage mode.For instance, some cameras have a digital camera setting and a disk drivesetting. In this instance, the disk drive setting is the storage mode setting. Ifstorage mode does not work on your camera, you might need to upgrade thecamera firmware. For more information, see the documentation that came withthe camera.

2. Insert the USB storage device or the other end of the cameras USB cable to theUSB port on the front of the printer.

NOTE: If your USB device does not fit into this port due to size limitations, or ifthe connector on the device is shorter than 11 mm (0.43 in), you will need topurchase a USB extension cable in order to use your device with this port. Formore information on supported USB devices, see Memory card specifications.

Install the accessoriesThis section contains the following topics:

Install the duplexer Install Tray 2 Turn on accessories in the printer driver

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Install the duplexerYou can print on both sides of a sheet of paper automatically. For information on usingthe duplexer, see Print on both sides (duplexing).

To install the duplexerSlide the duplexer into the printer until the unit locks into place. Do not press thebuttons on either side of the duplexer when installing the unit; use them only forremoving the unit from the printer.

Install Tray 2

NOTE: This feature is available with some models of the printer.

Tray 2 can hold up to 250 sheets of plain paper. For ordering information, see HPsupplies and accessories.

To install Tray 21. Unpack the tray, remove the packing tapes and materials, and move the tray to the

prepared location. The surface must be sturdy and level.2. Turn off the printer, and disconnect the power cord.3. Set the printer on top of the tray.

CAUTION: Be careful to keep your fingers and hands clear of the bottom ofthe printer.

4. Connect the power cord and turn on the printer.5. Enable Tray 2 in the printer driver. For more information, see Turn on accessories

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Turn on accessories in the printer driver To turn on accessories on Windows computers To turn on accessories on Macintosh computers

To turn on accessories on Windows computers1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers or Printers and Faxes.

- Or -Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Printers.

2. Right-click the printer icon, and then click Properties.3. Select the Device Settings tab. Click the accessory that you want to turn on, click

Installed from the drop-down menu, and then click OK.

To turn on accessories on Macintosh computersThe Mac OS automatically turns on all accessories in the printer driver when youinstall the printer software. If you add a new accessory later, follow these steps:

1. Open the System Preferences and then select Print & Fax.2. Click Options & Supplies.3. Click the Driver tab.4. Select the options you want to install, and then click OK.

Maintain the printerThis section provides instructions for keeping the printer in top working condition.Perform these maintenance procedures as necessary.

Clean the scanner glass Clean the exterior Clean the automatic document feeder

Clean the scanner glass

NOTE: Dust or dirt on the scanner glass, scanner lid backing, or scanner framecan slow down performance, degrade the quality of scans, and affect the accuracyof special features such as fitting copies to a certain page size.

To clean the scanner glass1. Turn the printer off. For more information, see Turn the printer off.2. Lift the scanner lid.

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3. Clean the glass by using a soft, lint-free cloth that has been sprayed with a mildglass cleaner. Dry the glass with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth.

CAUTION: Use only glass cleaner to clean the scanner glass. Avoid cleanersthat contain abrasives, acetone, benzene, and carbon tetrachloride, all of whichcan damage the scanner glass. Avoid isopropyl alcohol because it can leavestreaks on the glass.

CAUTION: Do not spray the glass cleaner directly on the glass. If too muchglass cleaner is applied, the cleaner could leak under the glass and damagethe scanner.

4. Close the scanner lid, and turn on the printer.

Clean the exterior

WARNING! Before cleaning the printer, turn off the power and unplug the powercord from the electrical socket.

Use a soft, damp, lint-free cloth to wipe dust, smudges, and stains off of the case. Theexterior of the printer does not require cleaning. Keep fluids away from the interior ofthe printer, as well as from the printer control panel.

Clean the automatic document feederIf the automatic document feeder picks up multiple pages or if it does not pick up plainpaper, you can clean the rollers and separator pad. Lift the automatic document feeder

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cover to access the pick assembly inside the automatic document feeder, clean therollers or separator pad, and then close the cover.

To clean the rollers or separator pad1. Remove all originals from the document feeder tray.2. Lift the automatic document feeder cover (1).

This provides easy access to the rollers (2) and separator pad (3).

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3. Lightly dampen a clean lint-free cloth with distilled water, then squeeze any excessliquid from the cloth.

4. Use the damp cloth to wipe any residue off the rollers or separator pad.

NOTE: If the residue does not come off using distilled water, try usingisopropyl (rubbing) alcohol.

5. Close the cover of the automatic document feeder.

Turn the printer offTurn the printer off by pressing the Power button located on the printer. Wait until thepower light turns off before unplugging the power cord or turning off a power strip. Ifyou incorrectly turn the printer off, the print carriage might not return to the correctposition causing problems with the ink cartridges and print quality issues.

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2 PrintMost print settings are automatically handled by the software application. Change thesettings manually only when you want to change print quality, print on specific types ofpaper, or use special features. For more information about selecting the best printmedia for your documents, see Select print media.

Choose a print job to continue:

Print documents

Print brochures

Print on envelopes

Print photos

Print on special and custom-size paper

Print borderless documents

Print documentsNOTE: With certain types of paper, you can print on both sides of a sheet ofpaper (called two-sided printing or duplex printing). For more information, seePrint on both sides (duplexing).

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NOTE: You can print from anywhere by using HP's ePrint feature. For moreinformation, see HP ePrint.

Follow the instructions for your operating system.

Print documents (Windows) Print documents (Mac OS X)

Print documents (Windows)1. Load paper in the tray. For more information, see Load media.2. On the File menu in your software application, click Print.3. Make sure the printer you want to use is selected.4. To change settings, click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.

Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties,Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences.

5. Change the paper orientation on the Layout tab, and paper source, media type,paper size, and quality settings on the Paper/Quality tab. To print in black andwhite, click the Advanced tab, and then change the Print in Grayscale option.

6. Click OK.7. Click Print or OK to begin printing.

Print documents (Mac OS X)1. Load paper in the tray. For more information, see Load media.2. From the File menu in your software application, click Print.3. Make sure the printer you want to use is selected.4. Change the print settings for the option provided in the pop-up menus, as

appropriate for your project.

NOTE: Click the blue disclosure triangle next to the Printer selection toaccess these options.

5. Click Print to begin printing.

Print brochuresNOTE: You can print from anywhere by using HP's ePrint feature. For moreinformation, see HP ePrint.


Print brochures (Windows) Print brochures (Mac OS X)

Print brochures (Windows)

NOTE: To set print settings for all print jobs, make the changes in the HPsoftware provided with the printer. For more information on the HP software, seePrinter management tools.

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1. Load paper in the tray. For more information, see Load media.2. On the File menu in your software application, click Print.3. Make sure the printer you want to use is selected.4. To change settings, click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.

Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties,Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences.

5. Change the paper orientation on the Layout tab, and paper source, media type,paper size, and quality settings on the Paper/Quality tab. To print in black andwhite, click the Advanced tab, and then change the Print in Grayscale option.

6. Click OK.7. Click OK.8. Click Print to begin printing.

Print brochures (Mac OS X)1. Load paper in the tray. For more information, see Load media.2. From the File menu in your software application, click Print.3. Make sure the printer you want to use is selected.4. Select Paper Type/Quality from the pop-up menu (located below the Orientation

setting), and then select the following settings: Paper Type: the appropriate brochure paper type Quality: Normal or Best


5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print to begin printing.

Print on envelopesWhen selecting envelopes, avoid envelopes that have a very slick finish, self-stickadhesives, clasps, or windows. Also, avoid envelopes with thick, irregular, or curlededges, or areas that are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged.

Make sure the envelopes you load in the printer are tightly constructed and that thefolds are sharply creased.

NOTE: For more information about printing on envelopes, see the documentationavailable with the software program you are using.


Print on envelopes (Windows) Print on envelopes (Mac OS X)

Print on envelopes (Windows)1. Load envelopes in the tray. For more information, see Load media.2. On the File menu in your software application, click Print.3. Make sure the printer you want to use is selected.

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4. To change settings, click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties,Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences.

5. On the Layout tab, change the orientation to Landscape.6. Click Paper/Quality, and then select the appropriate envelope type from the

Paper Size drop-down list.

TIP: You can change more options for the print job by using the featuresavailable on the other tabs in the dialog box.

7. Click OK, and then click Print or OK to begin printing.

Print on envelopes (Mac OS X)1. Load envelopes in the tray. For more information, see Load media.2. From the File menu in your software application, click Print.3. Make sure the printer you want to use is selected.4. select the appropriate envelope size in the Paper Size pop-up menu.5. Select the Orientation option.

NOTE: If your computer is using Mac OS X (v10.5 or v10.6), click the bluedisclosure triangle next to the Printer selection to access these options.


Print photosDo not leave unused photo paper in the input tray. The paper might start to curl, whichcould reduce the quality of your printout. Photo paper should be flat before printing.


Print photos on photo paper (Windows) Print photos on photo paper (Mac OS X) Print photos from a memory device Print DPOF photos

Print photos on photo paper (Windows)1. Load paper in the tray. For more information, see Load media.2. On the File menu in your software application, click Print.3. Make sure the printer you want to use is selected.4. To change settings, click the option that opens the printer Properties dialog box.

Depending on your software application, this option might be called Properties,Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences.

5. To print the photo in black and white, click the Advanced tab and then change thePrint in Grayscale option.

6. Click OK, and then click Print or OK to begin printing.

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Print photos on photo paper (Mac OS X)1. Load paper in the tray. For more information, see Load media.2. From the File menu in your software application, click Print.3. Make sure the printer you want to use is selected.4. Click Paper Type/Quality from the pop-up menu (located below the Orientation

setting), and then select the following settings: Paper Type: The appropriate photo paper type Quality: Best or Maximum dpi


5. Select the appropriate Photo Fix options: Off: applies no HP Real Life Technologies to the image. Basic: automatically focuses the image; moderately adjusts image sharpness.

6. To print the photo in black and white, click Grayscale from the Color pop-upmenu, and then select one of the following options: High Quality: uses all the available colors to print your photo in grayscale.

This creates smooth and natural shades of gray. Black Print Cartridge Only: uses black ink to print your photo in grayscale.

The gray shading is created by varying patterns of black dots, which mightresult in a grainy image.


Print photos from a memory device You can insert supported memory cards into the slots located on the front of theprinter. In addition, you can connect a USB storage device (such as a keychain driveor portable hard drive) to the USB port on the front of the printer. You can also connecta digital camera in storage mode to the USB port on the front of the printer and printphotos directly from the camera.For more information about using memory devices, see Insert a memory device.

CAUTION: Attempting to remove a memory device while it is being accessed candamage files on the card. You can safely remove a card only when the status lightis not blinking. Also, never insert more than one storage device at a time as thiscan also damage files on the storage device.

To print selected photos

NOTE: This function is only available if the memory device does not containDigital Print Order Format (DPOF) content.

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1. Insert your memory card into the appropriate slot on the printer. The Photo screenappears on the control panel display.

2. Touch View & Print. The photos are displayed.3. Do one of the following.

a. Touch Select All.b. Touch Settings to make changes to layout, paper type, or date stamp, and

then select Done.c. Touch Print. The preview screen appears. You have options on this screen to

adjust the settings or add more photos. Touch the right and left arrows topreview all photos.

d. Touch Print to print all the photos on the memory card.- or -a. Touch a photo you want to print. The photo enlarges and gives you several

editing options. Touch the up and down arrows to specify the number of copies you want

to print. Touch the Full Screen icon to enlarge the photo to fill the screen. Touch Edit to make changes to the photo before printing, such as Rotate,

Crop, and Red Eye Removal.b. When you are finished making changes to the photo, touch Done. The preview

image of the selected photo appears.c. Touch one of the following options.

Touch Add More to select and edit more photos. Touch Settings to make changes to the way the photos are printed, such

as layout, paper type, and date stamp, and then select Done. Touch Print to print the selected photos.

Print DPOF photosCamera-selected photos are photos you marked for printing with your digital camera.Depending on your camera, the camera might identify page layout, number of copies,rotation, and other print settings.

The printer supports the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) file format 1.1, so you donot have to reselect the photos to print.

When you print camera-selected photos, the printer's print settings do not apply; theDPOF settings for page layout and number of copies override those of the printer.

NOTE: Not all digital cameras enable you to tag your photos for printing. See thedocumentation that came with your digital camera to see if your camera supportsDPOF file format 1.1.

To print camera-selected photos using the DPOF standard1. Insert your memory device into the appropriate slot on the printer.2. When prompted, do one of the following:

Touch OK to print all DPOF-tagged photos. Touch No to bypass DPOF printing.

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Print on special and custom-size paperIf your application supports custom-size paper, set the size in the application beforeprinting the document. If not, set the size in the printer driver. You might need toreformat existing documents to print them correctly on custom-size paper.

Use only custom-size paper that is supported by the printer. For more information, seeMedia specifications.

NOTE: With certain types of paper, you can print on both sides of a sheet ofpaper (called two-sided printing or duplex printing). For more information, seePrint on both sides (duplexing).

Follow the instructions for your operating system. Print on special or custom-size paper (Mac OS X)

Print on special or custom-size paper