HP PhotoSmart 8753 User Manual

							Indicator lights
1On light: Solid blue if the printer is on, otherwise off.
2Memory card light : Solid green if a memory card is correctly inserted, flashing green if the
printer is accessing a memory card, flashing red to indicate memory card errors, and off if
no memory card is inserted or more than one card is inserted.
3Status light : Flashing green if the printer is busy (non-printing activity), flashing red if there
is an error or if some user action is required, solid amber if an nonrecoverable error has
occurred.
4Print light : Solid blue if the printer is ready to print, pulsing blue if the printer is busy
printing.
Printer menu  
Press  Menu to access the printer menu.
To navigate the printer menu:
● Press 
 or  to scroll through the menus or options displayed on the printer
screen.
● Any menu with a triangle next to it has submenus or options. Press 
 to display
the submenus or options.
● Press  Cancel  to exit the current menu.
The print menu structure
● Print all : Select to print all the photos on the memory card inserted in the printer.
● Date/time stamp option
–Date/time
– Date only
– Off (default)
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							●SmartFocus : Turn on to focus images for clearer, sharper detail.
– On
– Off (default)
● Digital Flash : Turn on to improve photos with poor lighting and contrast.
– On
– Off (default)
● Change the print quality
–Normal
– Best  (default)
Normal  uses less ink than  Best, and applies only to the current print job. The
setting then automatically resets to  Best.
● Print a sample page : Select to print a sample page useful for checking the print
quality of the printer.
● Print a test page : Select to print a test page containing information about the
printer that can help in troubleshooting problems.
● Network settings
–Display network IP address : Select to display the IP address of the printer.
– Print network settings page : Select to print a network configuration page
that you can use for troubleshooting network connections or for the initial
network setup.
– Reset network settings : Select to reset the network settings to the factory
defaults.
– Reset Bluetooth settings : Select to reset the Bluetooth settings to the
factory defaults.
● Clean the print cartridges : Select to clean the print cartridges. After the cleaning
finishes, the printer prints a test page. You have the option to clean the cartridges
again if the test page shows that they are still not clean.
● Calibrate the printer : Select to calibrate the printer.
● Select paper settings
–Auto-detect  (default): Lets the printer auto-detect paper type and width.
– Manually set : Lets the user manually select paper type and width.
● Select language : Select to indicate the language you want used on the printer
display.
● Reset all menu settings : Restores factory settings for all menu items except
Select language .
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							2Getting ready to print
This section includes information on the following:
●Loading paper
● Inserting print cartridges
Loading paper
Learn how to choose the right paper for your  print job and how to load it into the
correct tray for printing.
Choosing the right paper   
For a list of available HP inkjet paper, or to purchase supplies, go to:
● www.hpshopping.com  (U.S.)
● www.hp.com /go/supplies (Europe)
● www.hp.com /jp/supply_inkjet  (Japan)
● www.hp.com /paper (Asia/Pacific)
To get the best and longest-lasting results from the printer, choose from these high-
quality HP photo papers.
To print
Use this paper
High-quality, long-lasting prints and
enlargementsHP Premium Plus photo paper
Medium to high resolution images—
instant-dry, water resistant casual and
business photosHP Premium photo paper
Casual photos from e-mail and the webHP Advanced Photo paper
HP Photo paper
HP Everyday photo paper
Text documents, draft versions, test and
alignment pagesHP Premium inkjet paper
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							NoteHP designs its photo papers to resist fading so your photos remain
vibrant for years to come. For more detailed information on this subject, visit
the HP web site. Go to  www.hp.com/support, select your country/region and
your language, then type  HP Photosmart 8700 in the product/name search
box. Press E
NTER and then select the HP Photosmart 8700 series printer. In
the  Question or keywords  search box enter lightfastness or
permanence  and then press E
NTER. Click the topic you want to review.
To keep your paper in good condition for printing:
● Store the photo paper in its original packaging or in a resealable plastic bag.
● Keep the paper flat in a cool, dry place. If the corners curl, place the paper in a
plastic bag and gently bend it in the opposite direction until it lies flat.
● Hold photo paper by the edges to avoid smears.
Using specialty papers  
Note HP recommends using the Main tray for these specialty medias, but the
rear feed slot can be used for stiffer medias. Check the HP web site at
www.hp.com /support for more information about printing with fine art media.
Your HP printer also prints on a variety of non-HP specialty media. Experiment with
some of the types listed here for special effects:
● Smooth Fine Art Paper
● William Turner Textured Surface
● German Etching
● Photo Rag
● Photo Rag Smooth Surface
● Fine Art Water Color
● Soft Fine Art Water Color
● Photo Rag Duo
● Soft Suede
● Gallery Gloss
Some media types may not be available in all countries/regions. Check with your local
media provider.
Warning Do not use photo board as it can damage the printer.
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							Loading your paper  
The HP Photosmart 8700 series supports the following paper sizes:
Supported paper sizesWhen printing from a computer
When printing from the printer
control panel
● From 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches)
up to 324 x 476 mm (13 x 19 inches)
● 216 mm (8.5 inch-wide) banner
paper●3.5 x 5 inches
● 4 x 6 inches
● 5 x 7 inches
● 8 x 10 inches
● 8.5 x 11 inches
● 11 x 14 inches
● 13 x 19 inches
● 10 x 15 cm (with or without tab)
● 13 x 18 cm
● A3
● A4
● A6
● L
● 2L
● Hagaki
Paper loading tips:
●Before loading paper, slide out the paper-width and length guides to make room
for the paper. After loading paper, adjust the guides  to fit close to the edges of the
paper without bending the paper.
● Load only one type and size of paper at a time in the same tray.
● After loading paper, extend the Out tray extension to hold your printed pages.
This prevents printed pages from dropping off of the Out tray.
Use the directions in the following table to load the most commonly used paper sizes
into the printer.
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							Paper typeHow to loadTray to load
Any supported
photo or plain
paper media    1. Raise the Out tray (4).
2. Load paper print-sidedown. Press the Main tray
release (2) and pull out
the tray if needed for
easier access. Check that
the stack of paper is no
higher than the top of the
paper-length guide (3).
3. Adjust the Main tray paper-width guide (1), as
needed.
4. Lower the Out tray (4).
Main tray
1Main tray paper-width guide
2Main tray release
3Paper-length guide
4Out tray
Any supported
photo or plain
paper media—ideal
for envelopes  1. Load paper print-side down into the front feed
slot (1). If you are using
tabbed paper, insert the
paper so the tab feeds in
last.
2. Adjust the front feed slot paper-width guide (3), as
needed.
Front feed slot
1Front feed slot
2Out tray
3Front feed slot paper-width guide
Stiff media, such as
cardstock ( Not
supported : photo
board and banner
printing)  1. Load paper print-side up into the rear feed slot (1).
2. Adjust the rear feed slot
paper-width guide (2), as
needed.
Tips
● To avoid jams and paper
skewing, load one sheet
at a time straight into the
slot
● Use only stiff stock media
● Do not use for photo
board or banner printing
● Only use this slot when
printing from a computer.
Not for use when printing
from the printers control
panel.
Rear feed slot
1Rear feed slot
2Rear feed slot paper-width guide
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							Inserting print cartridges    
The HP Photosmart 8700 series printer can print color and black-and-white photos, as
well as documents. HP provides different types of print cartridges so you can choose
the best cartridges for your project. The HP Photosmart 8700 series supports the
HP Blue Photo print cartridge for color  prints with richer blues and better color
transitions.
Note The cartridge numbers you can use with  this printer appear on the back
cover of the printed  HP Photosmart 8700 series Users Guide . If you have
already used the printer several times, you  can find the cartridge numbers in
the HP Photosmart 8700 series Toolbox.  Windows users: Right-click the
small printer icon on the far right of the Windows taskbar, and select  Open
HP Photosmart 8700 series Toolbox . Click the Estimated Ink Level  tab and
then click the  Print Cartridge Ordering Information  button. Macintosh
users : Click  HP Image Zone  in the Dock. Choose  Maintain Printer from the
Settings  pop-up menu. Click  Utilities, and then choose  Supplies from the
pop-up menu.
For optimum printing results, HP recommends using only HP print cartridges. Inserting
a cartridge that is not in this table may invalidate the printer warranty.
Use the correct print cartridges     To print…
Insert this print
cartridge in the
left stallInsert this print
cartridge in the
middle stallInsert this print
cartridge in the
right stall
Full-color photos
HP Blue PhotoHP Tri-colorHP Gray Photo
Black-and-white
photos
HP Blue PhotoHP Tri-colorHP Gray Photo
Sepia or antique
photos
HP PhotoHP Tri-colorHP Gray Photo
Text and colored
line drawings
HP PhotoHP Tri-colorHP Black
Caution Check that you are using the correct print cartridges. Also, note that
HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. Damage that
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							results from modifying or refilling HP cartridges is not covered by the HP
warranty.
For best print quality, HP recommends that you install all retail print cartridges before
the date stamped on the box.
Insert or replace the print cartridges         
Remove the pink tape
Do not touch here
Prepare the printer and cartridges
1. Make sure you have removed the cardboard from inside the printer and the power is on.
2. Lift the main cover of the printer.
3. Remove the bright pink tape from all cartridges.
Do not touch the ink nozzles or the copper-colored
contacts, and do not re-tape the cartridges.
Insert the cartridges
1. If you are replacing a cartridge, push down and pull outward on the cartridge stall cover to
open it and then pull the cartridge out.
2. Match the symbol on the cartridge label to the correct stall.
3. Hold the cartridge with the label on top and slide it at a slight upward angle into the stall so
the copper-colored contacts go in first. Push
the cartridge until it snaps into place.
4. Close the cartridge stall cover.
5. Repeat the previous steps to install the other cartridges, if necessary.
6. When you are finished installing cartridges, close the main cover.
You must install all three cartridges in order for the
printer to work as intended.
Tip Ink-backup printing mode  lets you keep
printing even if one of the cartridges fails or runs
out of ink. Remove the cartridge and close the main
cover to enter ink-backup printing mode. The
printer continues to print, but at a slower speed and
with inferior print quality. A message reminds you
that the printer is in ink-backup printing mode.
Replace the cartridge as soon as possible.  
The idle screen of the printer displays three icons
showing the approximate ink level for each
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							cartridge (100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, and nearly
empty). Ink-level icons do not appear if any of the
installed cartridges are not genuine HP cartridges.
Each time you install or replace a print cartridge, a
message prompts you to print an alignment page.
This ensures high-quality prints.
Align the cartridges
1. Load paper in the Main tray.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to completethe cartridge alignment.
See  Aligning the print cartridges .
When you are not using a print cartridge     
Whenever you remove a print cartridge from the
printer, store it in a print cartridge protector. The
cartridge protector keeps the ink from drying out.
Storing the cartridge improperly can cause the
cartridge to malfunction. A print cartridge protector
comes in the box with the printer.
➔
To insert a cartridge into the cartridge
protector, slide the cartridge into the protector
at a slight angle and snap it securely into place.
Once you have inserted a cartridge into the
cartridge protector, place it in the storage area
located under the top cover.
Insert or replace the print cartridges (continued)
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