HP Photosmart Pro B9180 Photo Printer - Manual (Page 50)

The Attention light flashed amber briefly after I turned the printer off
Solution This is a normal part of the power-down process; it does not indicate a
problem with the printer.
The printer is plugged in but will not turn on
Solution
●
The printer might have drawn too much power. Unplug the printer power cord.
Wait about 30 seconds, and then plug the cord back in. Turn on the printer.
● The printer might be plugged into a power strip that is turned off. Turn on the
power strip, and then turn on the printer.
● The power cord could be defective.
The printer makes noises when I turn it on, or starts making noises after sitting
unused for a while
Solution The printer might make noises after a period of inactivity 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. For more information, see
Leave the printer on .
Printing problems
Note Before contacting HP support, read this section for troubleshooting tips or
go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support . The name of
HP support services may vary by country/region.
Tip View the How do I? animations available from the HP Solution Center to
see how to load paper in the main tray or the specialty media tray, how to clear
a paper jam, and how to install and replace ink cartridges and printheads.
Printing is very slow
Cause You might be printing a PDF or a project containing high-resolution
graphics or photos. Large, complex projects containing graphics or photos print
slower than text documents.
Solution Consider using lower resolution graphics in the project, if possible, or
allow for longer print times in your workflow.
Paper does not feed into the printer correctly from the main tray
Solution
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If you are using non-HP brands of glossy media or thick media in the main tray,
and the printer does not feed the paper or feeds multiple sheets through at once,
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