HP 7260 HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide
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. • Install the product in a protected location where no one can step on or trip over the power cord, and where the power cord will not be damaged. • If the product does not operate normally, see the troubleshooting information in the HP Photosmart Printer Help. • There are no operator serviceable - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 3
the print cartridges 15 remove the print cartridge 16 print cartridge storage 17 use ink-backup printing mode 18 2 print from a memory card 19 supported memory cards 19 insert a memory card 20 remove a memory card 23 print photos from a memory card 24 use the hp photosmart 7200 series - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 4
from your computer 37 print using your Windows PC 37 use the Windows PC taskbar icons 38 print using your Macintosh 40 6 specifications 43 recommended paper 43 printer specifications 44 7 troubleshooting 47 hardware problems 47 printing problems 48 index 57 ii hp photosmart 7200 series - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 5
easy instructions to help you set up your printer and install the printer software. • Basics Guide-The HP Photosmart 7200 Series Basics Guide is the booklet you are reading. This booklet describes the basic features of your printer and contains hardware troubleshooting information. • Setup & Support - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 6
and HP Photosmart Setup & Support Reference Guide 5 HP Photosmart 7200 Series printer software CD 6 HP Photosmart CD HP #57 tri-color print cartridge and HP #58 photo print cartridge 7 Print cartridge protector 8 Photo cassette 9 Power supply (may vary in appearance or have an additional power cord - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 7
there is a problem with the black or photo print cartridge, the print cartridge carriage stops here when the main cover is opened Print cartridge cradle The tri-color and black or photo cartridges are installed here. For more information, see print cartridge information on page 12 basics guide 3 - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 8
chapter 1 back Rear access door Remove this door to clear a paper jam USB port Use this port to connect the printer to your computer Power cord connection Use this port to connect the power cord included with the printer control panel Direct-printing port Use this port to connect a notebook - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 9
paper. CANCEL Use this button to stop a process: • Press this button to stop printing. • Press this button to stop saving images from the memory card to your computer. • Press this button to skip printing camera- selected photos on a memory card so you can print unmarked photos. basics guide - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 10
cartridge status light Green A print cartridge is low on ink Red One of the print cartridges is not installed correctly or has failed Printer status light Off The printer is off Green The printer is on Blinking (Green) The printer is busy Blinking (Red) The printer slot 6 hp photosmart 7200 series - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 11
the In tray. For more information about supported paper types and sizes, see recommended paper on page 43. Note: The photo cassette must not be installed when printing on paper loaded in the In tray. 1 Lift the main cover of the printer, and slide the paper width guide as far to the left as it will - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 12
can tear off. HP does not recommend printing borderless photos on plain paper. For more information about recommended paper types, see recommended paper on page 43. Note: Before inserting the photo cassette into the printer, be sure to remove any paper from the In tray. 8 hp photosmart 7200 series - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 13
top cover on the printer and remove the photo cassette. 2 Place up to 20 sheets of photo paper in the photo cassette with the side to be printed facing down. If you are using tabbed paper, insert the paper so the tabbed end goes into the cassette first. 3 Slide the paper width guide all the way to - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 14
the main cover and slide the paper width guide all the way to the left. 2 Lift the Out tray. 3 Grasp the photo cassette by the handle and gently pull the photo cassette toward you until it disengages from the printer. 4 Lower the Out tray and close the main cover. 10 hp photosmart 7200 series - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 15
to maintain the quality of your photo paper. This section provides information about storing and handling your photo paper. store photo paper Keep unused photo paper in the photo paper storage bag that was shipped with your printer. Store the packaged photo paper on a flat surface in a cool, dry - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 16
5 Close the main cover. print cartridge information Your HP Photosmart 7200 Series printer prints in color and in black and white. HP provides a range of print cartridges so that you can choose the best print cartridges for your project. Installing a print cartridge that is not in this table may - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 17
install or replace a print cartridge To get the best performance from your printer, use only genuine HP factory-filled print cartridges. To get maximum use from your print cartridges, turn off the printer when it is not in use. Do not unplug the printer or turn off the power source (such as a power - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 18
print cartridge should face upwards. a. Carefully slide the print cartridge into the print cartridge cradle at a slight angle, then firmly push the print cartridge in until it snaps into place. 7 Repeat steps 3-6 to install the second print cartridge. 8 Close the main cover. 14 hp photosmart 7200 - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 19
Services tab on the HP Photosmart Series Toolbox, click Calibrate the Device. The Align the Print Cartridges screen appears. 5 Click Calibrate. Your printer will print a calibration page with seven sets of alignment patterns. The Align the Print Cartridges screen reappears asking you to review - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 20
appears with new instructions. 7 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the print cartridge calibration. remove the print cartridge 1 With the printer turned on, lift the main cover of the printer. The print cartridge cradle moves to the middle of the printer. 16 hp photosmart 7200 series - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 21
is designed to keep the ink in the black print cartridge or the photo print cartridge from drying out when it is not being used. Caution! It is critical that the print cartridge be placed in the print cartridge protector when it is not installed in the printer. Failure to properly store the - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 22
you that the printer is in Ink-backup Printing Mode. Note: Ink-backup Printing Mode allows you to keep printing, but it slows the printer and affects the print quality. For the highest print quality, be sure to replace the missing print cartridge as soon as possible. 18 hp photosmart 7200 series - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 23
: Be sure to load photo paper into the In tray or the photo cassette before printing. supported memory cards Your HP Photosmart printer can read the following memory most computer supply stores. Caution! Using any other type of memory card may damage the memory card and the printer. IBM Microdrive - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 24
may damage the memory card or the printer. 4 Gently push the memory card into the printer until it stops. The memory card may not insert all the way into the printer. Caution! Forcing the memory card into the printer too far may damage the memory card or the printer. 20 hp photosmart 7200 series - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 25
• Front label faces up, and if the label has an arrow, top the arrow points toward the printer • Pinholes insert into the printer first MultiMediaCard Bottom slot • Label faces up, angled cutout is on the right, and arrow points toward the printer • Metal contacts face down basics guide 21 - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 26
Sony Memory Sticks Note: Some memory sticks require the adapter that came with them be attached before you insert the memory stick into the printer Second slot from top • Angled cutout is on the left and arrow points toward the printer • Metal contacts face down 22 hp photosmart 7200 series - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 27
to a computer ` Once the memory card light stops blinking, gently pull the memory card to remove it from the printer's memory card slot. remove a memory card when the printer is connected to a Windows PC 1 If the memory card light is blinking, wait for it to stop. 2 With the memory card still - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 28
print both unmarked and camera-selected photos, you must press the CANCEL button after inserting the memory card and before pressing one of the Print buttons. use the hp photosmart 7200 series assistant If your printer is connected to a Windows PC, the HP Photosmart 7200 Series Assistant (Assistant - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 29
cm) photo paper in the In tray using the photo cassette - To print three 4 x 6 inch (10 x 15 cm) photos on a single sheet of paper, load letter size or A4 paper into the In tray 2 Insert a memory card into the printer's memory card slot. If the printer is connected to a Windows PC, the HP Photosmart - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 30
. For more information see load paper in the in tray on page 7. 2 Insert a memory card into the printer's memory card slot. If the printer is connected to a Windows PC, the HP Photosmart 7200 Series Assistant window opens to provide additional information about the photos on the memory card. Note - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 31
memory card. For a list of supported digital photo file types, see printer specifications on page 44. If the printer is connected to a computer and a memory card with cameraselected photos is inserted into a memory card slot, the HP Photosmart Assistant displays instructions for how to print camera - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 32
a Windows PC, the HP Photosmart Assistant displays information about the photos on the memory card. 4 Press the 4 X 6 INCH PHOTO button or the PRINT PHOTO COLLAGE button. Note: The photos print in reverse order; the last photo taken is the first photo printed. Note: If the printer runs out of paper - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 33
you are using a Windows PC. use the hp photosmart assistant 1 To start the Assistant, do one of the following: - Click the HP Photosmart 7200 Series Assistant icon on your desktop. - From the Start menu, select Programs (on Windows XP select All Programs), Hewlett-Packard, Photosmart 140, 240, 7200 - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 34
appears when the printer cannot read photos stored on the memory card. - Click More Detail on Card Access Error to open a troubleshooting help topic. - Click Printer Help to open the first page of HP Photosmart Printer Help. - Click Assistant to open the Assistant's Welcome window where you can - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 35
• An incompatible print cartridge has been installed • A print cartridge was not installed correctly • One of the print cartridges has been removed Note: If you need help fixing an error condition reported by the Assistant, the HP Photosmart Printer Help provides troubleshooting information about - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 36
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-printing digital cameras that work with your printer, go to www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and type directprinting digital cameras in the search window. 1 Use the Share menu on your HP direct-printing digital camera to select the photos you want to print. For more information - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 38
. You must install the HP Photosmart 7200 Series printer software on your notebook computer to print using the front port. For information about installing the software on your notebook computer, see the reference guide that came with your printer. To print from your Windows notebook computer - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 39
. 3 From the File menu of the software application, select Page Setup. 4 In the Format for pop-up menu, select photosmart 7200 series. 5 Select the page attributes: - Select the paper size. - Select whether you would like to print borderless or bordered photos. If you are using OS 9, the borderless - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 40
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. print using your Windows PC Before you begin, make sure your printer is connected to your computer, that the printer software is installed, and that there is paper in the printer. For more information about setup, see the HP Photosmart Setup Guide that came with your printer. For more information - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 42
printing, load more paper in the In tray or photo cassette, and press one of the Print buttons to resume printing. use the Windows PC taskbar icons After you install the printer software, two icons appear in the Windows taskbar: • hp photosmart printer icon • hp photosmart memory card icon These - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 43
print from your computer hp photosmart printer icon Use the HP Photosmart printer icon in the Windows taskbar to open the HP Photosmart Series Properties dialog box, select a default printer, or open the HP Photosmart Series Toolbox. • When you click the printer icon, the printing properties dialog - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 44
is connected to your computer, that the printer software is installed, and that there is paper in the printer. For more information about setup, see the HP Photosmart Setup Guide that came with your printer. For more information about loading the paper, see load paper in the in tray on page 7. To - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 45
print from your computer 2 In the Format for pop-up menu, select photosmart 7200 series. 3 Select the page attributes: - Select the paper size. - Select whether you would like to print borderless or bordered photos. If you are using OS 9, the borderless option appears as a check box. If you are - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 46
in the lower left corner of the dialog box (OS X only). 7 Click Print (OS X) or OK (OS 9) to begin printing. Note: If the printer runs out of paper while printing, load more paper in the In tray or photo cassette, and press one of the Print buttons to resume printing. 42 hp photosmart 7200 series - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 47
system requirements, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. recommended paper For a list of available HP-designed inkjet papers, or to purchase supplies, go to: • www.hpshopping.com (U.S.) • www.hp-go-supplies.com (Europe) • www.hp.com/paper (Asia/Pacific) • www.jpn.hp.com/supply/inkjet (Japan) Note - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 48
6 HP photo papers HP everyday photo paper Best for Sizes • Everyday photos, short-term, or one-time uses • E-mail or internet photos for bulletin boards or refrigerators • Kid's photos • Testing and proofing Letter (8.5 x 11 inches, 216 x 280 mm) A4 (8.27 x 11.7 inches, 210 x 297mm) printer - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 49
per sheet Media sizes, standard Photo paper 3 x 3 inches to 8.5 x 14 inches (76 x 76 mm to 216 x 356 mm) Plain paper Letter, 8.5 x 11 inches 11.7 inches (210 x 297 mm) Media types Paper (plain, inkjet, photo, and banner) Envelopes Transparencies Labels Cards (index, greeting, Hagaki, A6 - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 50
One letter-size tray One 4 x 6 inch (10 x 15 cm) photo cassette Photo cassette capacity 24 sheets of photo paper Print cartridges 1 black HP #56 (C6656A) 1 tri-color HP #57 (C6657A) 1 photo HP #58 (C6658A) USB support USB: Front and back ports Windows 98, 2000 Professional, ME, XP Home, and XP - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 51
problems • printing problems For more troubleshooting information about software installation, see the reference guide that came with your printer. For advanced troubleshooting information, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. For information about viewing the printer help, see view the hp photosmart - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 52
the reference guide that came with your printer. printing problems Before contacting HP support, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Note: In the presence of high electromagnetic fields, printed documents and photos may be slightly - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 53
software programs. time. You may be using outdated printer software. Update the version of the printer software you are using. For more information, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. For information about viewing the printer help, see view the hp photosmart printer help on page 2. basics guide - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 54
the Paper Type/ Quality panel in the Print dialog box, deselect High Resolution. 2 Try printing again. You may need to calibrate the print cartridges. Calibrate your printer using the HP Photosmart software that came with your printer. Windows PC Go to the Device Services tab of the HP Photosmart - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 55
again. For paper-loading instructions, see load paper in the in tray on page 7. The paper may be too thin or too thick. For a list of supported paper weights, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. For information about viewing the printer help, see view the hp photosmart printer help on page - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 56
turn it on. 7 When you have cleared the paper jam, print your document again. If you experience paper jams when printing on photo paper, try the following: • Insert the photo paper as far as it will go into the photo cassette. • Load one sheet of photo paper at a time. 52 hp photosmart 7200 series - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 57
troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Solution A blank page came out of the printer. The print cartridges may be out of ink. Windows PC Check the ink levels of the print cartridges from the Estimated Ink Level tab of the HP Photosmart Series Toolbox. Macintosh Check the ink level status in - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 58
may not be loaded correctly. Make sure the paper is correctly oriented in the In tray. For paper-loading instructions, see load paper in the in tray on page 7. The print cartridges may not be Windows PC properly calibrated. 1 Open the HP Photosmart Series Toolbox. To access the Toolbox, click - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 59
view the hp photosmart printer help on page 2 If a print cartridge is running low on ink, replace it. For more information, see install or replace a print cartridge on page 13. You may need to clean the print cartridges. Windows PC From the Device Services tab of the HP Photosmart Series Toolbox - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 60
box to select the paper size or type. Windows PC From the software application's File menu, select Print, then click Properties to set the correct paper size and type. Macintosh • From the software application's File menu, select Print to set the correct paper type. 56 hp photosmart 7200 series - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 61
6 H HP Photosmart Assistant, 29 I icons memory card, 39 printer, 39 Windows taskbar, 38 illustrations back of printer, 4 control panel, 4 front of printer, 3 indicator lights, 6 memory card slots, 6 In tray, 3, 7 indicator lights, 6 ink-backup printing mode, 18 insert memory cards, 20 install print - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 62
Save button, 4 save photos from control panel, 28 slots, memory card, 6 software print from Macintosh, 40 print from Windows, 37 specifications, printer, 44 store In and Out paper trays, 11 print cartridges, 17 supported memory cards, 19 index print cartridges, 12 T taskbar, Windows, icons, 38 top - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 63
x 11 inch paper. • Press this button to print all photos or all camera-selected photos on the memory card on photo collage pages. • Press and hold this button to print on photo collage pages all photos on a memory card that have not been previously printed from the printer's control panel. • Press - HP 7260 | HP Photosmart 7200 series - (English) Basics Guide - Page 64
Printed on recycled paper Printed in U.S., 5/03 ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Hewlett-Packard Company has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. www.hp.com ©2003 Hewlett-Packard Company *Q3005-90167* *Q3005-90167*
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