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HP Photosmart Pro B8800 Printer Quick Start Guide
This Quick Start Guide walks you through the initial setup of the HP Photosmart Pro B8800 printer, covering unpacking, installing ink cartridges and printheads, and loading the supplied HP Advanced Photo paper. It also explains how to run the printer's automatic calibration and install the driver software from the included CD.
Follow the illustrated steps to connect the power cord, insert the eight ink cartridges and four printheads, load paper, and start calibration. While the printer calibrates (30–40 minutes), you can install the software; the USB cable should only be connected when the installer prompts you to do so.
HP B8800 specifications
| Ink cartridges | 8 |
|---|---|
| Printheads | 4 |
| Calibration time | 30–40 minutes |
| Paper type | HP Advanced Photo paper |
| USB cable | Optional, purchase separately if not included |
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Questions answered in these manuals
How do I install the ink cartridges?
Shake each cartridge six times, open the ink cartridge door, insert each cartridge into its color‑coded stall and press firmly until it snaps into place, then close the door.
When should I connect the USB cable?
Connect the USB cable only when the software installation program prompts you to do so (step 17).
How do I set the HP B8800 series as the default printer?
Use the instruction “将 HP Photosmart Pro B8800 series 设为默认打印机” found in the manual.
What button stops the current print job?
Press the “取消” button on the control panel to stop the current print job.