HP Photosmart Plus B209c User Manual

							HP Photosmart Plus B209 series
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							Contents
1 HP Photosmart Plus B209 series Help...................................................................................3
2 Finish setting up the HP Photosmart
Add the HP Photosmart to a network.........................................................................................5
Set up a Bluetooth connection..................................................................................................10
3 Get to know the HP Photosmart
Printer parts..............................................................................................................................15
Control panel features..............................................................................................................18
4 How do I?.................................................................................................................................19
6Print
Print documents........................................................................................................................29
Print photos..............................................................................................................................30
Print a creative project..............................................................................................................35
Print a Web page......................................................................................................................39
Print forms and templates (Quick Forms)...............................................................................39
7Scan
Scan to a computer..................................................................................................................45
Scan to a memory card or USB storage device.......................................................................46
8Copy
Copy text or mixed documents.................................................................................................51
9 Reprint photos........................................................................................................................57
10 Save photos
Save photos to your computer..................................................................................................59
Back up photos to a USB storage device.................................................................................60
11 Maintain the HP Photosmart
Check the estimated ink levels.................................................................................................61
Order ink supplies.....................................................................................................................62
Replace the cartridges..............................................................................................................62
Cartridge warranty information.................................................................................................64
Print and evaluate a print quality report....................................................................................65
12 Solve a problem
HP support................................................................................................................................69
Setup troubleshooting...............................................................................................................70
Print troubleshooting.................................................................................................................76
Print quality troubleshooting.....................................................................................................81
Memory card troubleshooting...................................................................................................81
Scan troubleshooting................................................................................................................84
Copy troubleshooting................................................................................................................85
Errors........................................................................................................................................86
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							14 Technical information
Notice......................................................................................................................................117
Cartridge chip information......................................................................................................117
Specifications.........................................................................................................................118
Environmental product stewardship program.........................................................................119
Regulatory notices..................................................................................................................125
Regulatory wireless statements..............................................................................................127
Index............................................................................................................................................131
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							1 HP Photosmart Plus B209 series
Help
For information about the HP Photosmart, see:
•“Finish setting up the HP Photosmart” on page 5
•“Get to know the HP Photosmart” on page 15
•“How do I?” on page 19
•“Print” on page 29
•“Scan” on page 45
•“Copy” on page 51
•“Reprint photos” on page 57
•“Save photos” on page 59
•“Maintain the HP Photosmart” on page 61
•“Technical information” on page 117
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							Chapter 1
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							2 Finish setting up the
HP Photosmart
•Add the HP Photosmart to a network
•Set up a Bluetooth connection
Add the HP Photosmart to a network
•“WiFi Protected Setup (WPS)” on page 5
•“Wireless with a router (infrastructure network)” on page 6
•“Wireless without a router (ad hoc connection)” on page 7
WiFi Protected Setup (WPS)
To connect the HP Photosmart to a wireless network using WiFi Protected Setup (WPS),
you will need the following:
 A wireless 802.11 network that includes a WPS-enabled wireless router or access
point.
 A desktop computer or laptop with either wireless networking support, or a network
interface card (NIC). The computer must be connected to the wireless network that
you intend to install the HP Photosmart on.
To connect the HP Photosmart using WiFi Protected Setup (WPS)
1.Do one of the following:
Use Push Button (PBC) method
a. Select setup method.
 On Home screen, touch right arrow to view more options.
 Touch Setup.
 Touch Network.
 Touch WiFi Protected Setup.
 Touch Push Button.
b. Set up wireless connection.
 Touch Start.
 Press corresponding button on WPS-enabled router or other networking
device.
c. Install software.
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							NOTE:The product begins a timer for approximately two minutes in which the
corresponding button on the networking device needs to be pressed.
Use PIN method
a. Select setup method.
 On Home screen, touch right arrow to view more options.
Touch Setup.
Touch Network.
Touch WiFi Protected Setup.
Touch PIN.
b. Set up wireless connection.
Touch Start.
The device displays a PIN.
 Enter the PIN on WPS-enabled router or other networking device.
Touch OK.
c. Install software.
NOTE:The product begins a timer for approximately two minutes in which the
PIN needs to be entered on the networking device.
2.View the animation for this topic.
Related topics
“Install the software for a network connection” on page 9
Wireless with a router (infrastructure network)
The HP Photosmart Software CD and included USB setup cable provide an easy way to
connect the HP Photosmart to your wireless network.
For optimal performance and security in your wireless network, HP recommends you use
a wireless router or access point (802.11) to connect the product and the other network
elements. When network elements are connected through a wireless router or access
point, this is called an infrastructure network.
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							To connect the HP Photosmart to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network, you will
need the following:
 A wireless 802.11 network that includes a wireless router or access point.
 A desktop computer or laptop with either wireless networking support, or a network
interface card (NIC). The computer must be connected to the wireless network that
you intend to install the HP Photosmart on.
 Broadband Internet access (recommended) such as cable or DSL.
If you connect the HP Photosmart on a wireless network that has Internet access, HP
recommends that you use a wireless router (access point or base station) that uses
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
 Network name (SSID).
 WEP key or WPA Passphrase (if needed).
To connect the product
1.Insert the product Software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive.
2.Follow the instructions on the screen.
When you are prompted, connect the product to the computer using the USB setup
cable included in the box. The product will attempt to connect to the network. If the
connection fails, follow the prompts to correct the problem, and then try again.
3.When the setup is finished, you will be prompted to disconnect the USB cable and
test the wireless network connection. Once the product connects successfully to the
network, install the software on each computer that will use the product over the
network.
Related topics
“Install the software for a network connection” on page 9
Wireless without a router (ad hoc connection)
Use this section if you want to connect the HP Photosmart to a wireless-capable computer
without using a wireless router or access point.
There are two methods you may use to connect the HP Photosmart to your computer
using an ad hoc wireless network connection. Once connected, you can install the
HP Photosmart software.
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Finish setting up the HP Photosmart