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							convert colors between each devices color space. The HP Photosmart Pro B9100
series software installation installs HP ICC profiles automatically for the printer.
●Calibrating the monitor: Monitors exhibit a color degradation over time that can
interfere with producing professional quality printed photography. As a result, the
ICC profile that comes with most new monitors gradually becomes invalid and no
longer accurately reflects the color space available on the device. Calibrating the
monitor at least once a month to produce a custom ICC profile is the best way to
ensure that the color space available on the monitor is accurately defined for your
color management system. You can calibrate a monitor visually using a system or
utility software program, such as Adobe Gamma, but this type of calibration does
not meet the high quality standards expected for professional photography.
Professionals usually invest in a calibration kit consisting of a software program and
a piece of hardware that captures the current state of the RGB environment on the
monitor and saves it as a custom ICC profile. Monitor calibration kits are available
from GretagMacBeth, Monaco Systems, and LaCie, as well as other manufacturers.
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 (version 7 or CS). 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
1. Open the photo you want to print in Adobe Photoshop.
2. Select File, and click Print with Preview in Adobe Photoshop.
3. Make sure Show More Options is checked in the Print with Preview dialog box,
and then select Color Management from the drop-down list.
4. In the Print Space area of the Print with Preview dialog box, select the appropriate
HP Photosmart Pro B9100 series profile for the paper and ink set you are using.
The HP Photosmart printer software installer installed several profiles for you
automatically.
5. Select Perceptual from the Intent drop-down list. Selecting the Use Black Point
Compensation option is also recommended.
6. Click Page Setup in the Print with Preview dialog box, set up the page for the
current image, and then click OK.
7. Click Print.
Windows users
a. Click Properties in the Print dialog box.
b. Click the Color tab in the Print dialog box.
c. Select Managed by application from the Color Management area of the
Print dialog box, and then click OK.
d. Click the Features tab, select an appropriate paper type from the Paper
Type drop-down list, and then click OK.
e. Click OK.
4 International Color Consortium. ICC enables profile-based color management solutions. For more
information, see www.color.org. Chapter 3
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							Mac users
a. Choose Paper Type/Quality in the Print dialog box.
b. Choose Application Managed Colors from the Color pop-up menu.
c. Select an appropriate paper type from the Paper pop-up menu.
8. Click Print.
Use printer-based color management
The HP Photosmart Pro B9100 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.
Choose from the following printer driver color space settings based on the color space
used by your imaging device and your usage of ICC profiles. Change these settings on
the Color tab (Windows) or the Paper Type/Quality pane (Mac). For an example of how
to change these settings, see To print using printer-based color management.
Printer driver color space settings
Setting
When to use it
Colorsmart/sRGB (Default setting)
The printer driver is set to Colorsmart/
sRGB by default because most imaging
devices, such as monitors, cameras, and
scanners, use sRGB. In this mode, the
printer converts colors from sRGB to the
printer ink colors.
TipDo not use this mode if you
are also using ICC profiles and
your software program to manage
color. This can decrease the color
fidelity since the colors are
converted twice—first by the
software program and then by the
printer.●When your digital camera, scanner,
or image editing software program is
set to sRGB
●For the easiest, most basic form of
color management
●When you are not using ICC profiles
Adobe RGB or Adobe RGB (1998)
You can set some imaging devices to
Adobe RGB, an enhanced version of the
sRGB color space that was developed for
high-fidelity digital photography. In this
mode, the printer converts colors from
Adobe RGB to the printer ink colors.●When your digital camera, scanner,
or image editing software program is
set to Adobe RGB
●For high quality digital photography
●When you are not using ICC profiles
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							SettingWhen to use it
TipDo not use this mode if you
are also using ICC profiles and
your software program to manage
color. This can decrease the color
fidelity since the colors are
converted twice—first by the
software program and then by the
printer.
Application Managed Colors
Application-based color management lets
the image editing software program
convert from the image color space to the
printer ink colors. The conversion takes
place in the image editing software
program. In this mode, the printer does not
do any color management.
Using application-based color
management involves changing settings
both in the printer driver and in your
software programs, and requires ICC
profiles for all your devices. For more
information, see Use application-based
color management.●When you want to use the color
management features of an image
editing software program, such as
Adobe Photoshop
●For the greatest level of control over
color quality
●When you want to use ICC profiles
To print using the color management features built into the HP Photosmart Pro B9100
series printer, 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 printer-based color
management with Adobe Photoshop (version 7 or CS).
To print using printer-based color management
1. Open the file you want to print in Adobe Photoshop.
2. Select File, and then click Print with Preview in Adobe Photoshop. Make sure
Show More Options is selected in the Print with Preview dialog box, and then
select Color Management from the drop-down list.
3. In the Print Space area of the Print with Preview dialog box, select the same RGB
color space setting you intend to use in the printer driver (Windows). In most cases
this is sRGB or Adobe RGB. On a Mac, choose Printer Color Management instead.
4. Click Page Setup in the Print with Preview dialog box, set up the page for the
current image, and then click OK.
5. Click Print.
Windows users
a. Click Properties in the Print dialog box.
b. Click the Color tab in the Properties dialog box.
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							c. Select a color space from the Color Management drop-down list:
–Colorsmart/sRGB (default)
–AdobeRGB
Select the same color space you selected as an RGB working space in the
Adobe Photoshop Color Settings dialog box.
d. Click the Features tab, select the desired paper type from the Paper Type drop-
down list, and then click OK.
Mac users
a. Choose Paper Type/Quality in the Print dialog box.
b. Choose a color space from the Color pop-up menu in the Print dialog box:
–Colorsmart/sRGB
–AdobeRGB
Select the same color space you selected as an RGB working space in the
Adobe Photoshop Color Settings dialog box.
6. Click OK.
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							Chapter 3
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							4Care and maintenance
This section contains the following topics:
●Leave the printer on
●Replace the ink cartridges
●Replace faulty printheads
●Clean the printer
●Align and calibrate the printer
●Print a test page
●Print a sample page
●Download printer software updates
●Uninstall the printer software
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 on
HP recommends that you always leave the printer plugged in and turned on 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.
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 and Clean the printhead nozzles manually.
Replace the ink cartridges
For information on installing the ink cartridges and printheads the first time after you
purchase the printer, see the Quick Start guide.
For optimal printing results, HP recommends using only HP ink cartridges. Inserting an
incorrect cartridge may invalidate the printer 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.
For best print quality, HP recommends that you install all retail ink cartridges before the
date stamped on the box.
Do not open the ink cartridge packet until you are ready to install the ink cartridge.
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							Check the ink levels
To check the ink levels from the printer
1. Press Menu on the printer.
2. Press 
 until you see Show ink level percentage on the printer screen.
3. Press OK.
4. Press 
 to see the percentage of ink remaining in each ink cartridge.
NoteThe ink levels shown are an estimate only. Actual ink volumes may
vary.
To check the ink levels from the computer (Windows)
1. Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on the right side of the Windows
taskbar, and then select Launch/Show HP Solution Center.
2. Click Settings, and then select Status.
3. Click the Estimated Ink Levels icon.
NoteThe ink levels shown are an estimate only. Actual ink volumes may
vary.
To check the ink levels from the computer (Mac)
1. Click HP Photosmart Studio in the Dock.
2. Click the Devices tab.
3. Choose Maintain Printer from the Settings pop-up menu.
4. Click Launch Utility.
5. Choose the Supplies Status pane.
NoteThe ink levels shown are an estimate only. Actual ink volumes may
vary.
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
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							If you are replacing ink cartridges, check that you are using the correct cartridges.
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.
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.
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							NoteAll 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 Replace
faulty printheads.
Follow these tips to help maintain HP ink cartridges and ensure consistent print quality:
●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).
NoteEach ink cartridge has an expiration date. When you receive an ink
expiration message, you can continue printing by pressing OK on the control
panel. HP recommends replacing the expired ink cartridges. HP cannot
guarantee the quality or reliability of expired ink cartridges.
●Do not remove the plastic tape covering the gold contacts until you are ready to
install the ink cartridge in the printer. If the plastic tape has been removed from the
ink cartridge, do not attempt to reattach it. Reattaching the tape damages the ink
cartridge.
Replace faulty printheads
If a message appears on the printer screen directing you to replace a printhead, try
cleaning the printheads. See Clean the printheads automatically. If you still see the
message on the printer screen after you have cleaned the printheads, call HP support.
If the support staff tell you that the printhead needs to be replaced, purchase a
replacement printhead, and then follow these steps. To purchase replacement
printheads, go to:
●www.hpshopping.com (U.S.)
●www.hpshopping.ca (Canada)
●www.hp.com/eur/hpoptions (Europe)
●www.hp.com (All other countries/regions)
For proper operation, all of the following four printheads must be installed and in good
condition:
●HP 70 Photo Black/Light Gray printhead
●HP 70 Matte Black/Cyan printhead
●HP 70 Magenta/Yellow printhead
●HP 70 Light Magenta/Light Cyan printhead
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							To replace printheads
1. Open the top door.
2. Press and hold OK until the printhead assembly moves to the left side of the printer
and stops.
3. Raise the blue printhead assembly cover. Before you begin, notice the metal bar
that holds down the cover. Pull the cover forward by the handle so that it unclips
from the metal bar, then raise it up out of the way.
4. Remove the faulty printhead. To do this, raise the fold-down blue handle on the
printhead, and use it to pull the printhead straight out of its slot.
5. Shake the new printhead vigorously, at least six times, before opening the package.
6. Lift out the printhead. Be careful not to touch the gold-colored contacts on the
printhead. In particular, guard against scratching the contacts with your fingernails.
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