Printing problems – HP Photosmart 8250 Printer User Manual

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Solution

Save the photos to a computer, then print them from the computer. For more
information, see the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help and the
documentation that came with the camera.

The next time you take photos, set the digital camera to save them in a file
format the printer can read directly from the memory card. For a list of
supported file formats, see

Printer specifications

. For instructions on setting

the digital camera to save photos in specific file formats, see the
documentation that came with the camera.

The memory card may need to be reformatted if the problem persists.

The printer is plugged in but will not turn on

Solution

The printer may have drawn too much power. Unplug the printer power cord.
Wait about 10 seconds, then plug the cord back in. Turn on the printer.

The printer may be plugged into a power strip that is turned off. Turn on the
power strip, then turn on the printer.

The power cord could be defective. Make sure the green light on the power
cord is lit.

The printer makes noises when I turn it on, or starts making noises after sitting
unused for a while

Solution

The printer may make noises after long periods of inactivity

(approximately 2 weeks) or when its power supply has been interrupted and then
restored. This is normal operation. The printer is performing an automatic
maintenance procedure to ensure it produces the best quality output.

All the lights are flashing on the printer

Solution

The printer has encountered a hardware error and may need to be

serviced. Unplug the power cord to the printer. Wait about 10 seconds, and then
plug it in again. Turn on the printer. If the lights are still flashing, please go to

www.hp.com/support

, or contact HP Customer Care for help.

Printing problems

Before contacting HP Customer Care, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go
to the online support services at

www.hp.com/support

.

The printer does not print borderless photos when I print from the control panel

Solution

Press Layout to select the One photo per page borderless option.

When a memory card is inserted, the rectangle in the bottom center of the printer
screen is solidly filled with orange to indicate this selection.

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