Print A Test Page; Print A Sample Page; Download Printer Software Updates - HP Photosmart Pro B8800 Série Guide De L'utilisateur

Chapter 4

Print a test page

You can print a test page to check the condition of the printheads. The test page also contains useful information
about the printer, including the printer serial number and firmware version.
To print a test page (Windows)
1.
Press the
TIP: You can also open the printer Toolbox from the HP Solution Center on your computer. For more
information, see
2. Click the Device Services tab.
3. Click Print a Test Page and then click Print Page.
To print a test page (Mac)
1.
Press the
TIP: You can also open the HP Printer Utility from the HP Device Manager in the Dock.
2. Select the Test pane on the left.
3. Click Print Test Page.

Print a sample page

You can print a sample page to verify that the printer can successfully print a photo. If you are having trouble printing
a photo from your software program, use this option as part of the troubleshooting process to determine whether
the problem is with the printer or software program.
To print a sample page (Windows)
1. Load paper in the main tray. Use plain paper to conserve photo paper.
2.
Press the
TIP: You can also open the printer Toolbox from the HP Solution Center on your computer. For more
information, see
3. Select Print a Sample Page and then click Print Page.
To print a sample page (Mac)
1. Load paper in the main tray. Use plain paper to conserve photo paper.
2.
Press the
TIP: You can also open the HP Printer Utility from the HP Device Manager in the Dock.
3. Select the Sample Page pane on the left.
4. Click Print Sample Page.

Download printer software updates

Download the latest printer software updates periodically to ensure you have the latest features and improvements.
NOTE: The printer software update that you download from the HP Web site updates only the printer driver. It
does not update the HP Photosmart Essential software.
26 Care and maintenance
button on the printer control panel to open the printer Toolbox on the computer screen.
Use the Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility
button on the printer control panel to open the HP Printer Utility on the computer screen.
button on the printer control panel to open the printer Toolbox on the computer screen.
Use the Toolbox (Windows) or HP Printer Utility
button on the printer control panel to open the HP Printer Utility on the computer screen.
(Mac).
(Mac).