Page 2 - Environmental statements
Copyrights and trademarks © Copyright 2004 Hewlett-PackardDevelopment Company, L.P.The information contained herein issubject to change without notice.Reproduction, adaptation ortranslation without prior writtenpermission is prohibited, except asallowed under the copyright laws. Notice The only warr...
Page 5 - Contents
Contents 1 Welcome ...............................................................................................................3 Printer parts ...........................................................................................................4Available accessories ...........................
Page 7 - Welcome; . For information about installing the software, see the; Quick Start booklet; HP Photosmart 8400 series Quick Start; HP Photosmart Printer Help; : The onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help
1 Welcome Thank you for purchasing an HP Photosmart 8400 series printer! With this new photoprinter you can print beautiful photos, save photos to a computer, and create fun andeasy projects with or without a computer.This guide primarily explains how to print without connecting a computer. To learn...
Page 8 - in the Finder, then select; Printer parts; digital camera to
After you have installed the HP Photosmart printer software on a computer, you canview the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help: ● Windows PC : From the Start menu, select Programs (in Windows XP, select All Programs ) > HP > Photosmart 320, 370, 7400, 7800, 8100, 8400, 8700 series > Photosm...
Page 12 - Available accessories; Accessory name; The HP bt300 Bluetooth
Available accessories There are several accessories available for the HP Photosmart 8400 series printerthat enhance its convenience. The appearance of the accessories may vary from whatis shown. Accessory name Description 250-sheet paper tray Supplement the printer paper capacitywith a 250-sheet tra...
Page 13 - Printer menu; To navigate the printer menu:
Printer menu Press Menu to access the printer menu. If you are viewing a submenu, pressing Menu returns you to the main printer menu. To navigate the printer menu: ● Press Navigation or to scroll through the menu options displayed on the printer screen. Menu items that are not accessible are grayed ...
Page 17 - Additional submenus/options
Top levelmenu Submenus/options Additional submenus/options Preferences SmartFocus Turn SmartFocus: ● On (default) ● Off Digital Flash Turn Digital Flash: ● On ● Off (default) Date/time Date/time stamp: ● Date/time ● Date only ● Off (default) Colorspace Choose colorspace: ● sRGB ● Adobe RGB ● Auto-se...
Page 19 - Getting ready to print; Loading paper; Choosing the right paper; To print; HP Premium photo paper
2 Getting ready to print Before you can begin printing, there are three easy procedures you should becomefamiliar with: ● Loading paper ● Inserting print cartridges ● Inserting memory cards You must load paper and insert a print cartridge before inserting a memory card. Loading paper Learn how to ch...
Page 20 - Loading your paper; Paper type; Transparencies; Main tray; Index cards; Photo tray
Loading your paper Paper loading tips: ● You can print photos and documents on a wide variety of paper sizes, from 76 x127 mm (3 x 5 inches) up to 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches), as well as on 216mm (8.5 inch-wide) banner paper. ● Before loading paper, slide out the paper-width and length guides to ...
Page 21 - Envelopes; Main input tray; Inserting print cartridges
Paper type How to load Tray to load 1 Photo tray slider ● 13 x 18 cm (5 x7 inch) photopaper ● Envelopes 1. Remove the Out tray bypushing in the buttons oneach side and pulling thetray towards you. 2. Load photo paper print-side down.Load envelopes with thefront-side down and withthe flap on the left...
Page 22 - Lift the main cover of the printer.
Use the correct print cartridges To print… Insert this printcartridge in theleft stall Insert this printcartridge in themiddle stall Insert this printcartridge in theright stall Full-color photos HP Photo #99 HP Tri-color #95or #97 HP Gray Photo#100 Black-and-whitephotos HP Photo#99 HP Tri-color #95...
Page 23 - Insert the cartridges; Close the cartridge stall cover.; Tip; Ink-backup printing mode lets you keep; Align the cartridges; Load paper in the Main tray.
Insert the cartridges 1. If you are replacing a cartridge, push down andpull outward on the cartridge stall cover toopen it and then pull the cartridge out. 2. Match the symbol on the cartridge label to thecorrect stall. Hold the cartridge with the labelon top and slide it at a slight upward angle i...
Page 24 - When you are not using a print cartridge; Inserting memory cards; Microdrive; Using any other type of memory card may damage the memory card; Supported file formats; Insert only one memory card at a time.; Caution; Inserting the memory card any other way may damage the card and
When you are not using a print cartridge Whenever you remove a print cartridge from theprinter, store it in a print cartridge protector, ifavailable. The cartridge protector keeps the inkfrom drying out. Storing the cartridge improperlycan cause the cartridge to malfunction. ➔ To insert a cartridge ...
Page 25 - Removing a memory card; Memory card
Caution Do not pull out a memory card while the Memory Card light is flashing. For more information, see Removing a memory card . Memory card Slot How to insert the memory card CompactFlash Top right slot ● Front label faces up, and if the label has anarrow, the arrow points toward the printer ● Edg...
Page 27 - Quick Start
3 Printing photos without a computer The HP Photosmart 8400 series printer lets you select, enhance, and print photoswithout even turning on the computer. Once you've set up the printer using theinstructions in the Quick Start booklet, you can insert a memory card in the printer and print your photo...
Page 28 - Selecting a photo layout; Layout
Follow these steps for start-to-finish photo printing from a memory card See Improving photo quality . Step 8 Get creative!See Getting creative . Step 9 Print the photosSee Printing photos . Selecting a photo layout Press Layout on the printer to select a layout for the photos you want to print. All...
Page 29 - Deciding which photos to print; To view photos one at a time:
Select the desired layout with theLayout button Description Print layouts (row 1) 1. One photo per sheet, borderless 2. One photo per sheet, with whiteborders around the edges 3. Two photos per sheet Print layouts (row 2) 1. Three photos per sheet 2. Four photos per sheet 3. Nine photos per sheet De...
Page 30 - To print a proof sheet:; Selecting photos to print; Select a photo
To decide which photos to print, try one of these options paper instead of photo paperto cut costs.A photo index may be severalpages long. 5. Select Print index page , then press OK . Print a proof sheet A proof sheet showsthumbnail views of all photosstored on a memory card. Aproof sheet is differe...
Page 31 - To print a; Improving photo quality; Red eye in flash photos
If you want to… Follow these steps For example, if you select a photo twice, x2appears. Deselect a photo When you deselect a photo,the printer discards anychanges you made to the printsettings for that photo. Note Deselecting photos does not delete them from thememory card. 1. Press Select Photos or...
Page 32 - Getting creative
Problem How to correct it Photos with poor brightness To adjust the brightness of a photo: 1. Press Select Photos or to display the photo you want to fix. 2. Press Menu . 3. Select Edit , then press OK . 4. Select Photo brightness , then press OK . 5. Use the Select Photos arrows to increase or decr...
Page 35 - Printing photos; Printing photos from a memory card; Print one photo
Printing photos You can print photos without a computer in several different ways: ● Insert a memory card with photos on it into one of the memory card slots on theprinter ● Connect an HP direct-printing digital camera to the USB port on the rear of theprinter ● Connect a PictBridge digital camera t...
Page 36 - Print options
If you want to… Follow these steps: 6. When you have selected all the photos youwant to print and have made any desiredchanges to the print settings, press Print . Print more than one copy ofa photo Before you begin, make surethat the memory card isinserted in the printer and thepaper tray you want ...
Page 37 - Print new
If you want to… Follow these steps: If you print or modify thephotos using a computer, thetags the printer uses to markphotos that have been printedfrom the control panel mightget removed, causingpreviously printed photos to beselected as new photos.Before you begin, make surethat the memory card is...
Page 39 - Printing photos from a digital camera; To print photos from a...; Connecting to other devices; front
If you want to… Follow these steps: If the printer cannot find or read all of the camera-selected photos on the card, it will print thosephotos that it can read.After printing, the printer deletes the DPOF file andunmarks the photos. Stop printing To stop a print job in progress, press Cancel . Prin...
Page 40 - Printing from HP Instant Share; Connecting; Receive
To print photos from a… Follow these steps front of the printer using the USB cable that came with the camera.Once the printer recognizes the PictBridgecamera, the selected photos printautomatically. HP direct-printing digitalcamera 1. Turn on the HP direct-printing digital cameraand select the phot...
Page 41 - Getting connected; Use the printer to stay connected to other devices and people.; Connection type and what you need; Network; and the
4 Getting connected Use the printer to stay connected to other devices and people. Connecting to other devices This printer offers several ways of connecting to computers or other devices. Eachconnection type lets you do different things. Connection type and what you need This lets you... USB ● A Un...
Page 42 - Connecting through HP Instant Share; USB connection; Networking
Connection type and what you need This lets you... Bluetooth The optional HP Bluetooth wirelessprinter adapter.If the printer came with this accessory oryou have purchased it separately, seethe accompanying documentation andthe onscreen Help for instructions. Print from any device with Bluetoothwire...
Page 44 - To use HP Instant Share (network) to receive photos; Press; HP Instant Share; Select; OK; to view the received photo on the printer screen.; Remove; to delete the received photo.
To use HP Instant Share (network) to receive photos 1. Press HP Instant Share . 2. Select Receive , then press OK . 3. Select a received HP Instant Share collection (message with photos), then press OK . The first photo included with that message appears on the printer screen. Youcan navigate, selec...
Page 45 - Printing from a computer; Save; Software feature; Connecting through
5 Printing from a computer All HP photo printers come with the HP Image Zone software, which helps you domore with your photos than ever before. Use it to get creative with your pictures: editthem, share them, and create fun projects such as greeting cards. To work withphotos, you need to transfer t...
Page 49 - Care and maintenance; Cleaning and maintaining the printer; Cleaning the outside of the printer; Automatically cleaning the print cartridges; Tools
6 Care and maintenance The HP Photosmart 8400 series printer requires very little maintenance. Follow theguidelines in this chapter to extend the life span of the printer and printing supplies,and to ensure that the photos you print are always of the highest quality. Cleaning and maintaining the pri...
Page 50 - Note; Manually cleaning the print cartridge contacts; To clean the print cartridge contacts:; Printing a test page; Menu
cartridge contacts. For more information, see Manually cleaning the print cartridge contacts . Note If a cartridge has been recently dropped, you may also see white streaks or missing colors in your prints. This problem is temporary and clearsup within 24 hours. Manually cleaning the print cartridge...
Page 51 - Aligning the print cartridges; Printing a sample page
1 Image print quality . If the lined bars look good, photos should print well. 2 Ink nozzle quality . If there are white streaks in the solid bars on this page, try cleaning the print cartridge. For more information, see Automatically cleaning the print cartridges . 3 Estimated ink level . This indi...
Page 52 - Updating the software; Storing the printer and print cartridges
Updating the software Download the latest printer software update periodically to ensure you have the latestfeatures and improvements. You can download printer software updates by going to www.hp.com/support or by using HP Software Update. Note The printer software update that you download from the ...
Page 53 - Storing the printer; Automatically; Storing the print cartridges; Make sure the printer completes its power-down cycle before you; Maintaining the quality of photo paper; Storing photo paper; Store the packaged photo paper on a flat, cool, and dry surface.; Handling photo paper; Always hold photo paper by the edges to avoid fingerprints.
Storing the printer The printer is built to withstand long or short periods of inactivity. ● Store the printer indoors out of direct sunlight in a place without temperatureextremes. ● If the printer and print cartridge have not been used for one month or more, cleanthe print cartridge before printin...
Page 55 - Troubleshooting; Software installation troubleshooting; Printer software and printing from a computer troubleshooting; HP Photosmart Menu; Printer hardware problems
7 Troubleshooting The HP Photosmart printer is designed to be reliable and easy to use. This chapteranswers frequently asked questions about using the printer and printing without acomputer. It contains information about the following topics: ● Printer hardware problems ● Printing problems ● Error m...
Page 56 - A printer error has occurred. Try the following:; The printer is plugged in, but it will not turn on.
The On light flashed amber briefly after I turned the printer off. This is a normal part of the power-down process. It does not indicate a problem withthe printer. The On light is flashing amber. A printer error has occurred. Try the following: ● Check the printer screen for instructions. If you hav...
Page 57 - Printing problems; , the printer will print all photos
operation—the printer is performing an automatic maintenance procedure to ensurethat it produces the best quality output. Printing problems Before contacting Customer Care, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go tothe online support services at www.hp.com/support . The printer does not pri...
Page 58 - If the paper is wrinkled or bent, try using different paper.
use photo paper that is not curled. For information about proper storage andhandling of photo paper, see Maintaining the quality of photo paper . Paper does not feed into the printer correctly from the Main tray. ● There may be too much paper loaded in the Main tray. Remove some paper fromthe tray a...
Page 59 - Banner paper jams between the Main and Out trays.; No page; A blank page came out of the printer.; The photo did not print using the printer's default print settings.
● You may not have any paper in the Main tray or Photo tray. Check that the paperis loaded correctly in the paper tray you are using. For paper-loading instructions,see Loading your paper . ● The paper may have jammed while printing.– Turn off the printer, then unplug it from the power source. Clear...
Page 61 - Error messages; Paper errors
memory to the memory card, the marks do not transfer. Mark photos for printing afteryou transfer them from the digital camera's internal memory to the memory card. Error messages Before contacting Customer Care, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go tothe online support services at www.hp...
Page 62 - Load paper, then press; and try printing again. If this does not work, go to; Error message: Photo tray is engaged. Disengage it and press OK.; Print cartridge errors; If this does not work, replace the cartridge.
remove the jammed paper from the printer, then replace the rear access door. Plugthe printer back in and turn it on. Error message: Out of paper. Load paper then press OK. Load paper, then press OK to print again. For paper-loading instructions, see Loading your paper . Error message: Unsupported me...
Page 64 - Lift the top cover to access the print cartridges.
reinsert it. —OR— Cartridge is not installed correctly. please remove andreinsert it. The specified print cartridge is not installed properly. Remove the print cartridge andreinstall it. For more information, see Inserting print cartridges . Error message: Color Cartridge is missing. —OR— Photo Cart...
Page 65 - Memory card errors; Error message: Photo is missing. —OR— Some photos are missing.; Printer; Deciding
Error message: Print cartridge cradle is stuck. Clear jam then press OK. Follow these steps to clear any obstruction in the path of the print cartridge cradle:1. Lift the top cover to access the print cartridges. 2. Clear any obstruction in the cradle path. 3. Close the top cover. 4. Press the OK bu...
Page 66 - Remove the memory card from the printer.; Error message: Card is not fully inserted. Push card in a little more.; Press the; Reselect the photos again using the digital camera.
Error message: Card is locked. Can not access card. The printer cannot read the memory card because the memory card is passwordprotected. Follow these steps:1. Remove the memory card from the printer. 2. Insert the memory card in the device you originally used to store the password onthe memory card...
Page 67 - Error message: Cannot display this photo.; Printer specifications; Proof sheet errors
Error message: No new photos on card. There are no new photos on the memory card, or the photos have already beenprinted once. Select and print the desired photos. Error message: Cannot display this photo. The memory card contains image formats that the printer does not support or the fileis corrupt...
Page 68 - Computer printing errors
Error message: Multiple number of copies selected. Scan cancelled. Pleaseprint a new proof sheet and select one choice for number of copies. Press OK. You filled in more than one circle for the number of copies at the bottom of the proofsheet. Print a new proof sheet and try again. Error message: Mu...
Page 69 - Network and HP Instant Share errors; . You also find help with; Error message: HP Instant Share service not set up.; The printer encountered a problem when; button pressed. Try the
Error message: Printer memory is full. Job was cancelled. Press OK. The printer encountered a problem when saving files to the computer. Try the following: ● To clear the printer memory, turn the printer off, then turn it on again. ● Print fewer photos at a time. ● Save the photos to the computer an...
Page 70 - Error message: Disconnected from service.; Connection with the HP Instant Share service was lost. Press; and; You have received no HP Instant Share files. Try again later.
Error message: Disconnected from service. Connection with the HP Instant Share service was lost. Press HP Instant Share and select Receive to reconnect. Error message: No destinations set up. Go to the computer, set up one or more destinations in the HP Image Zone, then tryagain. See the onscreen HP...
Page 71 - Customer Care; Customer Care by phone; Western Europe
8 Customer Care If you have a problem, follow these steps:1. Check the documentation that came with the printer.– Quick Start booklet : The HP Photosmart 8400 series Quick Start booklet explains how to set up the printer and print your first photo. – User's Guide : The User's Guide is the book you a...
Page 73 - Placing a call; Printer serial number (located on the bottom of the printer).; About; To see the printer driver version, use the Print dialog box.
Placing a call Call Customer Care while you are near the computer and printer. Be prepared toprovide the following information: ● Printer model number (located on the front of the printer). ● Printer serial number (located on the bottom of the printer). ● Computer operating system. ● Version of prin...
Page 75 - Networking basics (Windows and Macintosh)
a Networking The instructions below describe how to install the HP Photosmart 8400 series printer in anethernet (wired) network. A wired setup allows the printer to communicate to computers througha router, hub, or switch. Broadband Internet access is required in order to take full advantage ofthe p...
Page 76 - Internet connection
1 Cable or DSL modem connecting the networked devices to broadband Internet access 2 A network access point (hub, switch, or router) into which all the devices are connected through ethernetcables Networked devices connect to each other through a central device. The most common typesinclude: ● Hubs ...
Page 78 - Installing the printer software on a Windows computer
After you finish connecting the printer to the network, install the printer software. You cannot printfrom a computer until you do the software installation. ● Installing the printer software on a Windows computer ● Installing the printer software on a Macintosh Installing the printer software on a ...
Page 79 - Installing the printer software on a Macintosh
item listed in the network configuration page to identify the specific HP Photosmart8400 series printer you want to install. If the Check Cable Connection screen appears, do this: a. Follow the onscreen instructions, then select Specify a printer by address , then click Next . b. On the Specify Prin...
Page 80 - Using the embedded web server
b. Make sure the printer is connected by the correct type of CAT-5 ethernet cable to thenetwork. See Connecting the printer to the network . c. Click Find , enter the IP Address, then click Save . d. Select the HP Photosmart 8400 series printer in the Select Printer window, then click Utilities . e....
Page 83 - Specifications; System requirements
b Specifications This section lists the minimum system requirements for installation of the HP Photosmart printersoftware, and provides selected printer specifications.For a complete list of printer specifications and system requirements, see the onscreenHP Photosmart Printer Help. For information a...
Page 87 - Index; See
Index Symbols/Numerics 9–up view 25 A accessories 250-sheet paper tray 8two-sided printing 8 aligning print cartridges 18, 47alignment page 47antique coloration 28AVI 20 B black-and-white photos 18Bluetooth connecting to printer 37menu settings 9wireless printer adapter 8 borderless prints 28buttons...
Page 89 - Regulatory notices
Regulatory notices Hewlett-Packard Company This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ● This device may not cause harmful interference, and ● This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesi...
