HP Photosmart Pro B8850 User Manual

							
3 Color management
This section provides some basic information about using color management with the HP Photosmart Pro B8800
series. For detailed inform ation on color managemen t, see the onscreen Help.
NOTE:In this User Guide,  printer software refers to the HP Photosmart soft ware that comes on the CD with
the printer. The  printer driver is the part of the printer soft ware which controls the printer.
What is color management?
Color management affects the way the colors in your photos are printed. Because the printer, image editing software
programs, the operating system, and imag ing devices such as cameras, scanners, and monitors, all display colors
differently, the color manageme nt strategy you choose affects whether colors are pr inted more or less accurately.
Color management is based on color spaces
1. Most imaging devices use the RGB2 color space, while commercial
printers use the CMYK3 color space. The differences between the two color spaces can cause printed photos to
look markedly different from what you see on the monitor.
Color management is a complex subject and a detailed discussion is beyond the scope of this book, which only
provides some typical examples. For more information, see  the documentation that came with your third-party image
editing software program.
Choose a color management strategy
Use the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-infor Adobe Photoshop®(versions 7.0, CS,and CS 2 only) .
Use application-based colormanagement.Use printer-based color management.
•Advanced color management
•Uses the Adobe Photoshop
algorithms to produce high
resolution prints
•Single streamlined dialog box with
the most commonly used color
management settings
•Advanced color management
•Uses the Adobe Photoshop
algorithms to produce high
resolution prints
•Several dialog boxes for all the color
management settings
•Simple color management
•Uses the printer driver color
management settings
TIP: 1It is possible to have color management features turned on both in the printer driver and in a software
program such as Adobe® Photoshop®. This double correction produces unsat isfactory results. Use either printer-
based or application-based color management, but not both at the same time.
TIP: 2 Periodically, calibrate the printer color to ensure that the printer provides consistent color reproduction
from print to print. See 
Align and calibrate the printer .
Use the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for Adobe
Photoshop
®(versions 7.0, CS, and CS 2 only)
The HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for Adobe Photoshop streamlines the printing process and simplifies
professional color management. The plug-in provides a central dialog box for color management and other print
settings. It combines settings from th e printer driver and the Adobe Photoshop  Print with Preview dialog box so
you no longer have to make your way through a confusing maze of dialog boxes each time you print.
1 Three-dimensional mathematical models for organizing color.
2 The RGB color space creates colors by mixing red, green, and  blue light. Technologies that rely on light (monitors, scanners,  or digital
cameras) use this color space.
3 The CMYK color space used in the printing  industry is based on the light-absorbing qualities of ink printed on paper. CMYK sta nds for
cyan, magenta, yellow, and black, the colo rs used in four-color process printing.
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							The HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in is installed automatically with the printer driver if you have Adobe Photoshop
(versions 7.0, CS, and CS 2 only) on the same computer.
Attention Adobe Photoshop CS3 users: The HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in is not supported in Photoshop CS3.
HP and Adobe have improved the print workflow built into Photoshop CS3.
NOTE:Adobe Photoshop is a standalone 3rd party software product, not included with the printer.
For more information on application-based color management, see Use application-based color management.
Install the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in
The HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in for Adobe Photoshop is installed automatically with the HP Photosmart printer
software if you have Adobe Photoshop on the same computer. If you install Adobe Photoshop after you install the
printer software, you can then install the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in separately.
To install the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in (Windows)
1.Insert the HP Photosmart CD in the computer CD-ROM drive.
2.Click Install More Software.
3.Select Photosmart Pro plug-in for Photoshop® and then follow the onscreen instructions.
To install the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in (Mac)
1.Click the HP Device Manager icon in the Dock.
2.Click Maintain Printer.
3.Select the printer from the list, and then click Select. The HP Printer Utility appears.
4.Select the Photosmart Pro print plug-in for Photoshop® pane on the left.
5.Click Install Photosmart Pro print.
Start the HP Photosmart Pro print plug-in
To start the plug-in
1.Open an image in Adobe Photoshop.
2.Select File, point to Automate, and then click Photosmart Pro print....
The print preview area in the Photosmart Pro print dialog box displays the current image in a scaled size in its true
aspect ratio. Paper borders are displayed as they will appear on the print. To resize the image, click and drag its
edges. To reposition the image on the page, click on the image and drag it to a new location. To print only a portion
of the image, drag part of the image off of a page edge.
Use application-based color management
Application-based color management offers more sophisticated control than the printer-based form, but also
involves greater complexity and more steps.
Application-based color management relies on files called ICC (International Color Consortium) device profiles. An
ICC profile describes a devices color space. The software program component of your color management system
uses these profiles to convert colors between each devices color space. The HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series
software installation installs HP ICC profiles automatically for the printer.
To print using application-based color management features, you have to change settings in the printer driver and
in the image editing software program. Here is one example of a typical print job using application-based color
management in Adobe Photoshop (versions CS3 or CS2). See the documentation that came with your image editing
software program for complete instructions on using the products color management features.
To print using application-based color management (Using Photoshop CS3 or CS2)
1.Open the photo you want to print in Adobe Photoshop.
2.Select File, and click Print (CS3) or Print with Preview (CS2).
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							3.In Photoshop CS3: Make sure HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series is selected from the Printer drop-down list.
4.Select Color Management from the drop-down list.
5.From the Color Handling drop-down list, select Photoshop Manages Colors (CS3) or Let Photoshop
Determine Colors (CS2).
6.From the Printer Profile drop-down list, select an appropriate printer profile for the paper and ink set you are
using.
7.From the Rendering Intent drop-down list, select Perceptual or Relative. For most users, HP recommends
selecting Perceptual and the Black Point Compensation option.
8.Click Page Setup, set up the page for the current image, and then click OK.
9.Click Print.
Windows users:
a.Click Preferences in the Print dialog box.
b.Click the Color tab.
c. Select Application Managed Colors from the Color Management drop-down list.
d.Click the Features tab, select an appropriate paper type from the Paper Type drop-down list, and then click
OK.
e.Click OK.
Mac users:
a. Choose Paper Type/Quality in the Print dialog box.
b. Make sure Application Managed Colors is selected from the Color pop-up menu.
c. Select an appropriate paper type from the Paper Type pop-up menu.
10.Click Print.
Use printer-based color management
The HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series printer offers built-in automatic color management that is easy to configure.
Printer-based color management produces attractive results and should be adequate for many users.
You can choose from a range of printer driver color space settings based on the color space used by your imaging
device and your usage of ICC profiles. For more information on using printer-based color management, see the
onscreen Help. For information on how to access the onscreen Help, see 
Find more information.
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							4 Care and maintenance
Follow the guidelines in this section 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.
Leave the printer plugged in
HP recommends that you always leave the printer plugged in so that it can periodically perform self-servicing
routines. If you leave the printer off for an extended period of time, you will experience a decline in print quality,
automatic maintenance routines will need to be run, and you may have to replace one or more printheads.
NOTE:You may turn the printer off to conserve power; the printer will turn itself on when necessary to run the
self-servicing routines as long as it is connected to power. If the printer is connected to a power strip, make sure
the power strip remains on so that the printer can perform automatic maintenance periodically.
The printer performs a self-servicing routine if the printer is idle for 24 hours or more. The length of time it takes for
the servicing routine to be completed depends on how long the printer has been idle. As part of the servicing routine,
a nozzle health sensor checks the printhead nozzles for blockages, clears any blockages found, if possible, and
substitutes nozzles as needed. For more information on cleaning the printheads, see 
Clean the printheads
automatically.
NOTE:Ink in the cartridges included in the printer box is used for printer initialization. Ink from these cartridges,
as well as from replacement cartridges, is also used to keep print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly.
Use the Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac)
The Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac) contain useful tools to enhance printer performance. Use the
Toolbox or HP Printer Utility to do the following:
• Align the printheads
• Automatically clean the printheads
•Calibrate color
• Print a test page
• View estimated ink levels
To open the Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac) from the printer control panel
▲
Press the 
 button on the printer control panel to open the printer Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility
(Mac).
Ink cartridge care
Follow these tips to help maintain HP ink cartridges and ensure consistent print quality:
• For information on installing the ink cartridges and printheads the first time after you purchase the printer, see
the Quick Start Guide.
• HP recommends that you use genuine HP ink cartridges. Genuine HP ink cartridges are designed and tested
with HP printers to help you easily produce great results, time after time. Damage that results from the use of
non-HP ink cartridges is not covered by the HP warranty.
• HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. Damage that results from modifying or refilling
HP cartridges is not covered by the HP warranty.
• Keep all unused ink cartridges in their original sealed packages until they are needed. Store ink cartridges at
room temperature (15–35 degrees C or 59–95 degrees F).
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							Check the ink levels
NOTE: 1Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only. When you receive a
low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing
delays.You do not need to replace the ink cartridges until you are prompted to do so.
NOTE: 2If the ink cartridges were used before being installed in the printer, or have been refilled, the estimated
ink levels might be inaccurate or unavailable.
To check the ink levels using the HP Solution Center (Windows only)
▲Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on the right side of the Windows taskbar, and then select
Launch/Show HP Solution Center to open the HP Solution Center home page.
An estimate of the ink levels appears on the top right corner of the HP Solution Center home page.
To check ink levels using the printer Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac)
1.
Press 
 on the printer control panel to open the printer Toolbox or HP Printer Utility on the computer screen.
2.Windows: Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab.
Mac: Click the Supplies Status pane.
An estimate of the ink levels in the cartridges appears.
Replace the ink cartridges
For proper operation, install all of the following eight ink cartridges:
• HP 38 Photo Black (PK) Pigment ink cartridge
• HP 38 Light Gray (LG) Pigment ink cartridge
• HP 38 Matte Black (MK) Pigment ink cartridge
• HP 38 Cyan (C) Pigment ink cartridge
• HP 38 Magenta (M) Pigment ink cartridge
• HP 38 Yellow (Y) Pigment ink cartridge
• HP 38 Light Magenta (LM) Pigment ink cartridge
• HP 38 Light Cyan (LC) Pigment ink cartridge
If you are replacing ink cartridges, check that you are using the correct cartridges.
NOTE:Before replacing the ink cartridges, you can check the cartridge ink levels using the printer Toolbox or
HP Printer Utility. For more information, see 
Check the ink levels.
To replace the ink cartridges
1.Open the ink cartridge door by pressing the raised bumps at the top of the door until the door clicks open.
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							1Ink cartridge door
2.Remove the ink cartridges that need to be replaced. Grasp a cartridge and pull it out of the stall.
3.Shake the new ink cartridges vigorously, at least six times, before opening their packages.
4.Unwrap the ink cartridges, and then insert each cartridge into its color-coded stall in the orientation shown. Press
firmly on the cartridges to ensure proper contact.
5.Close the ink cartridge door.
1Ink cartridge door
NOTE:All eight cartridges and four printheads must be correctly installed for the printer to work. If this is the
first time you are installing the ink cartridges and printheads, see the Quick Start Guide for information on the
initial set up of ink cartridges and printheads. If you need to replace the printheads, see the onscreen Help.
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							Clean the printer
For best results, keep the outside of the printer clean. If you notice any ink residue on the outside of the printer, be
sure to clean it off using the following steps.
NOTE:Never clean the inside of the printer.
Clean the printer exterior
To clean the outside of the printer
1.
Turn off the printer by pressing the 
 button.
2.Wipe the outside of the printer with a soft cloth that has been lightly moistened with water. Be sure to wipe away
any ink residue that has accumulated on the output tray.
CAUTION:Do not use any type of cleaning solution. Household cleaners and detergents might damage
the printer finish.
3.
Press the  button to turn on the printer.
Do not clean inside the printer
Clean the printheads automatically
If you notice white lines or single-color streaks on the photos you print, the printheads might need to be cleaned.
To clean the printheads automatically (Windows)
1.
Press the 
 button on the printer control panel to open the printer Toolbox on the computer screen.
TIP:You can also open the printer Toolbox from the HP Solution Center on your computer. For more
information, see 
Use the Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac).
2.Click Clean the Printheads on the Device Services tab.
3.Following the directions on the computer screen, load paper so the printer can print a test page after cleaning
the printheads. Use Letter or A4-sized plain paper to conserve photo paper.
4.
Press the 
 button to begin cleaning the printheads.
To clean the printheads automatically (Mac)
1.
Press the 
 button on the printer control panel to open the HP Printer Utility on the computer screen.
TIP:You can also open the HP Printer Utility from the HP Device Manager in the Dock.
2.Select the Clean pane on the left.
3.Click Clean, and follow onscreen instructions.
If you still notice white streaks or missing colors on the test page after cleaning the printheads automatically, you
might need to clean the printhead nozzles manually. For information on cleaning the printhead nozzles manually
and other maintenance tasks, refer to the onscreen Help. For information on accessing the onscreen Help, see 
Find
more information.
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							NOTE:Do not clean the printheads more often than necessary, since the cleaning uses ink.
Align and calibrate the printer
The first time you install printheads in the printer or if you replace a faulty printhead, the printer performs a printer
alignment and color calibration automatically. However, if colors in the photos you print are misaligned, or if the
alignment page does not print correctly when you install a new printhead, use the following procedure to re-align
the printheads.
For consistent color reproduction from print to print, be sure to calibrate the printer color periodically. Before aligning
and calibrating the printer, check that you are using the correct paper. Use Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo
paper - Glossy. If you use a different type of paper, the results may not be accurate.
To align the printheads (Windows)
1.Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo paper - Glossy in the main tray.
2.
Press the 
 button on the printer control panel to open the printer Toolbox on the computer screen.
TIP:You can also open the printer Toolbox from the HP Solution Center on your computer. For more
information, see 
Use the Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac).
3.Click the Device Services tab.
4.Click Align the Printheads.
5.Click Align and follow the onscreen instructions.
To align the printheads (Mac)
1.Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo paper - Glossy in the main tray.
2.
Press the 
 button on the printer control panel to open the HP Printer Utility on the computer screen.
TIP:You can also open the HP Printer Utility from the HP Device Manager in the Dock.
3.Select the Align pane on the left.
4.Click Align and follow the onscreen instructions.
To calibrate the printer color (Windows)
1.Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo paper - Glossy in the main tray.
2.
Press the 
 button on the printer control panel to open the printer Toolbox on the computer screen.
TIP:You can also open the printer Toolbox from the HP Solution Center on your computer. For more
information, see 
Use the Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac).
3.Click the Color Calibration tab.
4.Click Initiate Color Calibration and follow the onscreen instructions.
To calibrate the printer color (Mac)
1.Load Letter or A4-sized HP Advanced Photo paper - Glossy in the main tray.
2.
Press the 
 button on the printer control panel to open the HP Printer Utility on the computer screen.
TIP:You can also open the HP Printer Utility from the HP Device Manager in the Dock.
3.Select the Color Calibration pane on the left.
4.Click Start Color Calibration and follow onscreen instructions.
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							Print a test page
You can print a test page to check the condition of the printheads. The test page also contains useful information
about the printer, including the printer serial number and firmware version.
To print a test page (Windows)
1.
Press the 
 button on the printer control panel to open the printer Toolbox on the computer screen.
TIP:You can also open the printer Toolbox from the HP Solution Center on your computer. For more
information, see 
Use the Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac).
2.Click the Device Services tab.
3.Click Print a Test Page and then click Print Page.
To print a test page (Mac)
1.
Press the 
 button on the printer control panel to open the HP Printer Utility on the computer screen.
TIP:You can also open the HP Printer Utility from the HP Device Manager in the Dock.
2.Select the Test pane on the left.
3.Click Print Test Page.
Print a sample page
You can print a sample page to verify that the printer can successfully print a photo. If you are having trouble printing
a photo from your software program, use this option as part of the troubleshooting process to determine whether
the problem is with the printer or software program.
To print a sample page (Windows)
1.Load paper in the main tray. Use plain paper to conserve photo paper.
2.
Press the 
 button on the printer control panel to open the printer Toolbox on the computer screen.
TIP:You can also open the printer Toolbox from the HP Solution Center on your computer. For more
information, see 
Use the Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac).
3.Select Print a Sample Page and then click Print Page.
To print a sample page (Mac)
1.Load paper in the main tray. Use plain paper to conserve photo paper.
2.
Press the 
 button on the printer control panel to open the HP Printer Utility on the computer screen.
TIP:You can also open the HP Printer Utility from the HP Device Manager in the Dock.
3.Select the Sample Page pane on the left.
4.Click Print Sample Page.
Download printer software updates
Download the latest printer software updates periodically to ensure you have the latest features and improvements.
NOTE:The printer software update that you download from the HP Web site updates only the printer driver. It
does not update the HP Photosmart Essential software.
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							To update your printer software (Windows)
NOTE:Make sure you are connected to the Internet before you use HP Update.
1.Open HP Update from the Windows Start menu or the HP Solution Center.
From the Start menu:
a. Windows XP: Select All Programs > HP > HP Update. The HP Update window opens.
b. Windows Vista: Locate the HP folder from the menu group, and then select HP Update.
From the HP Solution Center:
a. Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on the right side of the Windows taskbar, and then select
Launch/Show HP Solution Center to open the HP Solution Center home page.
b. Click Help on the bottom of the HP Solution Center home page.
c. Click Check For Updates in the Online Resources area. The HP Update window opens.
2.Click Next. HP Update searches the HP Web site for printer software updates. If the computer does not have
the most recent version of the printer software installed, a software update appears in the HP Update window.
NOTE:If the computer has the most recent version of the printer software installed, No updates are
available for your system at this time appears in the HP Update window.
3.If a software update is available, click the checkbox next to the software update to select it.
4.Click Install.
5.Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
To update your printer software (Mac)
1.Make sure the computer is connected to the Internet.
2.In the Dock, click HP Device Manager.
The HP Device Manager window appears.
3.In the Devices pop-up menu, choose the HP Photosmart.
4.From the Information and Settings pop-up menu, select Check for updates.
The HP Software Update window will open.
5.Click Check Now to check for updates.
6.If desired, click Check for updates and set the software to automatically check for updates on a schedule.
NOTE:You can also download printer software updates by going to www.hp.com/support, selecting your
country/region, entering the printer in the search box, and clicking on Software & Driver downloads.
Uninstall the printer software
If you need to uninstall the printer software, follow these steps.
Uninstall the printer software (Windows)
1.From the Windows Start menu, click Programs or All Programs, click HP, and then click HP Photosmart Pro
B8800 series.
2.Click Uninstall.
Uninstall the printer software (Mac)
1.Disconnect the HP Photosmart from your Mac.
2.Double-click the Applications:Hewlett-Packard folder.
3.Double-click HP Uninstaller.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
4.After the software is uninstalled, restart your computer, and then empty the Trash.
5.To reinstall the software, insert the HP Photosmart CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
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