Printing problems – HP Photosmart 8050xi Printer User Manual
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The printer makes noises when I turn it on, or starts making noises on its own
after it has been 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 that it produces the best quality output.
The printer is plugged in, but it will not turn on.
Solution
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The printer may have drawn too much power. Unplug the printer power cord.
Wait about 10 seconds, then plug the power cord back in. Turn on the printer.
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The printer may be plugged into a power strip that is turned off. Turn on the
power strip, then turn on the printer.
Printing problems
Before contacting Customer Care, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to
the online support services at
The printer does not print borderless photos when I print from the control panel.
Solution
Make sure you have selected an appropriate paper size. The printer cannot print
borderless photos on all sizes of paper. For information about selecting the paper
size for borderless photos, see
Printing is very slow.
Solution
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You may be printing a project containing a high-resolution graphic, a high-
resolution photo, or a PDF. Large, complex projects containing graphics or
photos print slower than text documents.
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The printer may be in Ink-backup Printing Mode. The printer enters this mode
when one of the print cartridges has been removed. Replace the missing
print cartridge.
I selected the
Print new
option in the printer menu, and got more photos than I
expected.
Solution
To the printer, a “new” photo on a memory card is one that you
haven't printed from the printer control panel. When you select
Print new
, the
printer will print all photos that have not previously been printed from the control
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