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type of moisture. ● Read and understand all instructions in the HP Photosmart 8400 series Setup Guide. ● Use only a grounded electrical outlet when connecting the unit to a power source. If you do not know whether the outlet is grounded, check with a qualified electrician. ● Observe all warnings and - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 3
web server 34 Printing a network configuration page 35 b Support and warranty 37 Customer Care ...37 Customer Care by phone 37 Placing a call 38 Limited warranty statement 39 c Specifications ...41 System requirements 41 Printer specifications 41 HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide 1 - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 4
Environmental statements 44 Protecting the environment 45 Ozone production 45 Energy consumption 45 Paper use ...45 Plastics ...45 Material safety data sheets 45 Recycling program 45 2 HP Photosmart 8400 series - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 5
support, and warranty. For detailed instructions, see the User's Guide CD. ● HP Photosmart Printer Help: The onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help describes how to use the printer with a computer and contains software troubleshooting information. After you have installed the HP Photosmart printer - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 6
you to engage the Photo tray. 9. Top cover Lift this cover to access the print cartridges and the print cartridge storage area, and to clear paper jams. 10. Printer screen Use this screen to view your photos and menu options. 11. Memory card slots Insert memory cards here. HP Photosmart 8400 series - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 7
) HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide Back of printer 1. Ethernet port Use this port to connect the printer to a network. 2. Power cord connection Use this port to connect the power cord included with the printer. 3. USB port Use this port to connect the printer to a computer or to an HP - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 8
tray is engaged - Main tray light on-the Main tray is engaged 3. Status light - On (Green)-the power is on and the printer is not printing - Off-the printer is in power-save mode - Flashing green-the printer is busy printing - Flashing red-the printer requires attention HP Photosmart 8400 series - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 9
menu or select an option. ● Press Cancel to exit the current menu. Printer menu structure Top level menu Submenus/options Print Options Print all Print proof sheet Scan proof sheet Video or to increase or decrease the photo brightness.) HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide 7 - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 10
Printer menu structure (continued) Top level printer device name, IP address, subnet mask, link speed, DNS, etc. ● Display summary Displays the printer device name, IP address, and subnet mask on the printer screen. ● Restore defaults Restores default networking settings. HP Photosmart 8400 series - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 11
Printer menu structure (continued) Top level menu Submenus/options Clean cartridges Bluetooth Align cartridges Device address Device name Passkey Accessibility HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide Additional submenus/options Continue to second level cleaning? ● Yes ● No Continue to - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 12
the HP print cartridges available for the printer, then press OK to see how to insert the cartridge) Photo Sizes Help: (Press Navigation or to scroll through the available photo sizes) Paper Loading Help: (Press Navigation or to scroll through information on loading paper) HP Photosmart 8400 series - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 13
Size: If you select On, the printer prompts you to select the passport photo size. Passport mode tells the printer to print all photos in the selected size. Each page contains one photo. However, if you specify several copies of the same photo, they HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide 11 - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 14
rear tray not installed) ● Rear ● Ask each time (default when rear tray is installed) Auto paper Bluetooth settings (under Bluetooth in the main printer menu). This setting does not affect HP Instant Share or Network defaults. Select language: Select country/region: 12 HP Photosmart 8400 series - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 15
cm (8 x print-side down. Check 10 inch) photo that the stack of paper is paper no higher than the top of the paper-length guide. 3. Pull the Photo tray slider towards job. 1 Out tray 2 Paper-width guide 3 Paper-length guide 1 Photo tray slider HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide 13 - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 16
job. 1 Paper-length guide 2 Paper-width guide Print cartridge information The HP Photosmart 8400 series printer can print color and black-and-white photos. HP provides different types of print cartridges so you can choose the best cartridges for your project. The cartridge numbers you can use in - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 17
contacts go in first. Push the cartridge until it snaps into place. 3. Close the cartridge stall cover. 4. Repeat the previous steps to install the other cartridges, if necessary. 5. When you are finished installing cartridges, close the main cover. HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide 15 - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 18
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 in the printer under the top cover. 16 HP Photosmart 8400 series - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 19
cartridge Loading paper 1. Install the print cartridges. See Print cartridge information. a. Unpack a print cartridge and remove the tape. Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. b. Open the top of the printer . Inserting a memory card HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide 17 - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 20
(JPEG compression), and MPEG-1. If a digital camera saves photos and video clips in other file formats, save the files to a computer and print them using a software application. For more information, see the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help. 18 HP Photosmart 8400 series - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 21
Photos or . 3. Press Select Photos to select the photo currently on the printer screen. A check mark appears on the bottom left corner of the printer screen to indicate that the photo is selected for printing. Press Select Photos repeatedly to print HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide 19 - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 22
copies are to be printed appears next to the check mark. Press Cancel to decrease the number of 10 feet) or less in length. inserted in the printer to a computer For instructions about connecting where you can enhance or organize them in the HP Image Zone software. 20 HP Photosmart 8400 series - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 23
compatible networked printer. Your printer must be connected through a USB cable to a computer with Internet access or be on a network and have all the HP software installed. If you try to use HP Instant Share and do not have all the required software HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide 21 - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 24
Director. ● Macintosh: In the Finder navigate to Applications > Hewlett-Packard > Photosmart > Utilities, then double-click HP Instant Share Setup. Follow the onscreen instructions. This application runs automatically when you first install the printer software. You can run it again at any time if - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 25
on the printer screen to notify you that HP Instant Share photo is available for viewing on the printer. 4. Choose one of the following, then press OK: - View to view the received photo on the printer screen. - Remove to delete the received photo. HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide 23 - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 26
choose the Typical installation option. The Macintosh supports only a subset of the features of the HP Image Zone, as noted in the following table. Software feature Where to find information Take control of printing Harness the power of the HP Photosmart printer driver. This software gives you - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 27
. To edit photos on Windows, start HP Image Zone, select one or more photos, then click the Edit tab. Macintosh: To edit photos on a Macintosh, press and hold on the active HP Photosmart Menu in the Dock, then select HP Image Edit from the pop-up menu. HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide 25 - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 28
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optional software you can install on a computer. This section describes the installation and includes installation troubleshooting tips. Installation After using the Setup Guide instructions to setup the printer hardware, use the instructions in this section to install the software. Windows users - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 30
HP Photosmart CD. Make sure the CD isn't dirty or scratched. If other CDs work but the HP Photosmart CD does not, you may have a damaged CD. You can download the printer software from www.hp.com/support. If other CDs don't work, you may need to service the CDROM drive. 28 HP Photosmart 8400 series - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 31
The instructions below describe how to install the HP Photosmart 8400 series printer in an ethernet (wired) network. A wired setup allows the printer to communicate to computers through a router, hub, or switch. Broadband Internet access is required in order to take full advantage of the printer - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 32
following network configurations support the printer. Determine the type of network configuration you have, then see Connecting the printer to the network and Installing the printer software on a Windows computer or Installing the printer software on a Macintosh for instructions on connecting your - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 33
software on a Windows computer or Installing the printer software on a Macintosh. To connect the printer to the network 1. Connect the ethernet cable to the back of the printer. 2. Connect the ethernet cable to an empty port on the hub, router, or switch. HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 34
HP Photosmart 8400 series printer on your network, use the Hardware Address (MAC) item listed in the network configuration page to identify the specific HP Photosmart 8400 series printer you want to install. If the Check Cable Connection screen appears, do this: a. Follow the onscreen instructions - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 35
instructions. 6. When the HP Photosmart Install window appears, choose Easy Install, then click Install. 7. In the Select Printer window, click the Network tab. The installer searches for any printers on the network. If the printer is found, do this: a. Select the HP Photosmart 8400 series printer - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 36
● Check printer status and estimated ink levels ● View network statistics ● Adjust the printer network configuration such as specifying a proxy server, setting a DNS name, or manually entering an IP address ● Restrict access to configuration pages ● Order supplies ● Go to the HP website for support - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 37
Network, then press OK. 4. Select Print detailed report, then press OK. To view a summary of network settings 1. Press Menu on the printer. 2. Select Tools, then press OK. 3. Select Network, then press OK. 4. Select Display summary, then press OK. HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide 35 - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 38
Appendix a 36 HP Photosmart 8400 series - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 39
software troubleshooting information. - Reference Guide: The HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide is the book you are reading. It provides basic information about the printer, including setup, operation, technical support, and warranty. For detailed instructions, see the User's Guide CD. - HP - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 40
Appendix b Placing a call Call Customer Care while you are near the computer and printer. Be prepared to provide the following information: ● Printer model number (located on the front of the printer). ● Printer serial number (located on the bottom of the printer). 38 HP Photosmart 8400 series - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 41
happened before? Can you recreate the situation? - Did you install any new hardware or software on your computer around the time that the situation occurred? Limited warranty statement The limited warranty statement is included separately in the box. HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide 39 - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 42
Appendix b 40 HP Photosmart 8400 series - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 43
: using front camera port Microsoft Internet Explorer - 5.5 or later Printer specifications Category Connectivity Specifications USB: Microsoft Windows 98, 2000 Professional, ME, XP Home, and XP Professional; Mac OS X 10.1 through 10.3 Ethernet HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide 41 - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 44
x 5.83 inches) L-size, 90 x 127 mm (3.5 x 5 inches) L-size with tab, 90 x 127 mm with 12.5 mm tab (3.5 x 5 inches with 0.5 inch tab) Index, 76 x 127 mm, 10 x 15 cm, and 127 x 203 mm (3 x 5 inches, 4 x 6 inches, and 5 x 8 inches) A6, 105 x 148.5 mm (4.13 x 5.85 inches) 42 HP Photosmart 8400 series - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 45
tray 76 x 127 mm to 216 x 356 mm (3 x 5 inches to 8.5 x 14 inches) Photo tray 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) and Hagaki Out tray All supported sizes Main tray 100 sheets of plain paper 14 envelopes 20-40 cards (depending on thickness) 20 sheets of banner paper HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide 43 - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 46
, ME, XP Home, and XP Professional Mac OS X 10.1 through 10.3 An RJ-45 Ethernet cable Motion JPEG AVI Motion-JPEG QuickTime MPEG-1 Environmental statements Hewlett-Packard Company is committed to providing quality products in an environmentally sound manner. 44 HP Photosmart 8400 series - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 47
As an ENERGY STAR partner, Hewlett-Packard Company has determined that this product HP conserves resources by reselling some of its most popular products. This HP product contains lead in the solder, which may require special handling at the end of its life. HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - HP Photosmart 8400 | HP Photosmart 8400 series Reference Guide - Page 48
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. For further information, contact: Hewlett-Packard Company, Manager of Corporate Product installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions help. LED indicator statement The display LEDs meet the requirements
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