Contents
1 Welcome ...............................................................................................................3
Find more information ............................................................................................3
What's in the box ...................................................................................................3
Printer overview .....................................................................................................4
Printer menu ..........................................................................................................7
Paper information ................................................................................................13
Print cartridge information ....................................................................................14
2 Printing with your new printer ..........................................................................17
Quick start ...........................................................................................................17
Printing without a computer .................................................................................18
Using memory cards .....................................................................................18
Supported file formats ...........................................................................18
Inserting memory cards .........................................................................18
Selecting photos ..................................................................................................19
Printing selected photos ......................................................................................20
Enhancing photos ................................................................................................20
Changing printer preferences ..............................................................................20
Getting connected ...............................................................................................20
Connecting to other devices .........................................................................20
Connecting through HP Instant Share ..........................................................21
Printing with a computer ......................................................................................24
3 Installing the software .......................................................................................27
Installation ...........................................................................................................27
Installation troubleshooting ..................................................................................28
a Networking .........................................................................................................29
Networking basics (Windows and Macintosh) .....................................................29
Internet connection .......................................................................................30
Recommended network configurations ........................................................30
Ethernet network without Internet access ..............................................30
Ethernet network with Internet access by dial-up modem .....................30
Ethernet network with broadband Internet access provided by a
router .....................................................................................................31
Connecting the printer to the network ..................................................................31
Installing the printer software on a Windows computer ........................................32
Installing the printer software on a Macintosh ......................................................33
Using the embedded 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
