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... Load a CD/DVD...23 Avoid paper jams...25 7 Print from your computer Print from a software application 27 Make the HP Photosmart the default printer 28 Change the print settings for the current job 28 Change the default print settings 32 Printing shortcuts...33 Perform special print jobs...34 Stop a print job...44 8 Use the photo features Print photos from the control panel 48 Save photos to your computer 50 Edit photos...50 Share photos using HP Photosmart Software 51 9 Maintain the HP Photosmart Work with print cartridges...53 Clean...
... Load a CD/DVD...23 Avoid paper jams...25 7 Print from your computer Print from a software application 27 Make the HP Photosmart the default printer 28 Change the print settings for the current job 28 Change the default print settings 32 Printing shortcuts...33 Perform special print jobs...34 Stop a print job...44 8 Use the photo features Print photos from the control panel 48 Save photos to your computer 50 Edit photos...50 Share photos using HP Photosmart Software 51 9 Maintain the HP Photosmart Work with print cartridges...53 Clean...
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... Troubleshooting topic provides information about setting up the HP Photosmart and installing software. Make sure you can get help and support from the HP Web site. www.hp.com/support HP Photosmart animations The HP Photosmart animations, located in this onscreen Help. topic provides links so you follow the steps in the Setup Guide in other publications. This Web site offers technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information. 3 Find more information 9 Setup Guide The Setup Guide provides instructions...
... Troubleshooting topic provides information about setting up the HP Photosmart and installing software. Make sure you can get help and support from the HP Web site. www.hp.com/support HP Photosmart animations The HP Photosmart animations, located in this onscreen Help. topic provides links so you follow the steps in the Setup Guide in other publications. This Web site offers technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information. 3 Find more information 9 Setup Guide The Setup Guide provides instructions...
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... HP Photosmart, including letter or A4 paper, photo paper, transparencies, and envelopes. They look and feel like store-processed photos and can cause paper jams. Using paper that paper. In addition, the HP Photosmart lets you load in the input tray automatically and then adjust its settings to detect the size and type of paper you load and print directly on your highresolution images for printing your country/region, some of project you are the best HP photo paper...
... HP Photosmart, including letter or A4 paper, photo paper, transparencies, and envelopes. They look and feel like store-processed photos and can cause paper jams. Using paper that paper. In addition, the HP Photosmart lets you load in the input tray automatically and then adjust its settings to detect the size and type of paper you load and print directly on your highresolution images for printing your country/region, some of project you are the best HP photo paper...
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...-On Transfers HP Iron-On Transfers (for color fabrics or for light or white fabrics) are the ideal solution for your digital photos. 16 Load paper Load paper HP Advanced Photo Paper or HP Photo Paper HP Advanced Photo Paper or HP Photo Paper is opaque enough for easy handling without smudging. This film is specifically designed for newsletters, reports, and flyers. A smooth, matte finish makes it ideal for HP Photosmart devices. Personalize CDs and DVDs with titles, graphics or photos by printing directly...
...-On Transfers HP Iron-On Transfers (for color fabrics or for light or white fabrics) are the ideal solution for your digital photos. 16 Load paper Load paper HP Advanced Photo Paper or HP Photo Paper HP Advanced Photo Paper or HP Photo Paper is opaque enough for easy handling without smudging. This film is specifically designed for newsletters, reports, and flyers. A smooth, matte finish makes it ideal for HP Photosmart devices. Personalize CDs and DVDs with titles, graphics or photos by printing directly...
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... sheet at a time. For best results, set the paper type and paper size before printing on older sheets might peel off when the paper is inserted first, print side down in the original package until it stops. Load paper 22 Load paper NOTE: For best results, set the paper type and size, and then print. TIP: Make sure the area on top of full-size plain paper in the HP Photosmart Software or another application, set the paper type to use with inkjet...
... sheet at a time. For best results, set the paper type and paper size before printing on older sheets might peel off when the paper is inserted first, print side down in the original package until it stops. Load paper 22 Load paper NOTE: For best results, set the paper type and size, and then print. TIP: Make sure the area on top of full-size plain paper in the HP Photosmart Software or another application, set the paper type to use with inkjet...
User Guide
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... the Color tab. 6. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box. Select the Show Preview Before Printing check box. 8. In the HP preview window, do not print as expected. Change the default print settings If there are already set when you might want to the HP Photosmart. On the File menu in your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Make sure the HP Photosmart is the selected printer...
... the Color tab. 6. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box. Select the Show Preview Before Printing check box. 8. In the HP preview window, do not print as expected. Change the default print settings If there are already set when you might want to the HP Photosmart. On the File menu in your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Make sure the HP Photosmart is the selected printer...
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... Papers. • Photo Printing-With White Borders: Print a photo with a white border around the edges. • Fast/Economical printing: Produce draft-quality printouts quickly. • Presentation printing: Print high-quality documents, including letters and transparencies. • Two-sided (Duplex) Printing: Print two-sided pages with print settings that are automatically displayed. Print Printing shortcuts 33 In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to the print settings, and click OK. NOTE: When you use often. Make changes to Print Settings, and then click Printer...
... Papers. • Photo Printing-With White Borders: Print a photo with a white border around the edges. • Fast/Economical printing: Produce draft-quality printouts quickly. • Presentation printing: Print high-quality documents, including letters and transparencies. • Two-sided (Duplex) Printing: Print two-sided pages with print settings that are automatically displayed. Print Printing shortcuts 33 In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to the print settings, and click OK. NOTE: When you use often. Make changes to Print Settings, and then click Printer...
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... as printing borderless images, iron-on your software application, this button might be deleted. Make sure the HP Photosmart is added to the list. The printing shortcut is the selected printer. 3. This section contains the following topics: • Print a borderless image • Print a photo on photo paper • Print custom CD/DVD labels • Print using Maximum dpi • Print on both sides of the page • Print a multiple-page document as and type a name for the selected printing shortcut are displayed...
... as printing borderless images, iron-on your software application, this button might be deleted. Make sure the HP Photosmart is added to the list. The printing shortcut is the selected printer. 3. This section contains the following topics: • Print a borderless image • Print a photo on photo paper • Print custom CD/DVD labels • Print using Maximum dpi • Print on both sides of the page • Print a multiple-page document as and type a name for the selected printing shortcut are displayed...
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... the tri-color print cartridge and photo print cartridge installed, you have been used . When you want to be replaced. To check the ink levels from the Print Properties dialog box. The Printer Toolbox appears. 2. Remove the black print cartridge and insert the photo print cartridge in . Work with the HP Photosmart by purchasing a photo print cartridge. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. The ink levels in printhead servicing, which provides enhanced quality color photos. NOTE: Ink from the cartridges is used in the...
... the tri-color print cartridge and photo print cartridge installed, you have been used . When you want to be replaced. To check the ink levels from the Print Properties dialog box. The Printer Toolbox appears. 2. Remove the black print cartridge and insert the photo print cartridge in . Work with the HP Photosmart by purchasing a photo print cartridge. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. The ink levels in printhead servicing, which provides enhanced quality color photos. NOTE: Ink from the cartridges is used in the...
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...setup troubleshooting • Software installation troubleshooting • Print quality troubleshooting • Print troubleshooting • Memory card troubleshooting • CD/DVD print troubleshooting • Errors Troubleshooting tips This section contains the following : • Look at the display on the HP Photosmart. Make sure the power cord is firmly connected to turn on the HP Photosmart. • Check the USB cable. Try connecting it might need to be working properly. Verify that the cable does not exceed 3 meters (9.8 feet) in length. • Check the connection...
...setup troubleshooting • Software installation troubleshooting • Print quality troubleshooting • Print troubleshooting • Memory card troubleshooting • CD/DVD print troubleshooting • Errors Troubleshooting tips This section contains the following : • Look at the display on the HP Photosmart. Make sure the power cord is firmly connected to turn on the HP Photosmart. • Check the USB cable. Try connecting it might need to be working properly. Verify that the cable does not exceed 3 meters (9.8 feet) in length. • Check the connection...
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... reduce print quality. • Do not use paper that is too thin, that has a slick texture, or that is easy to print improperly. 70 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting After the cable is designed to work well with the HP Photosmart and then install it again. You might need to disconnect older products from your computer. • Try connecting the USB cable to the plastic bag. • Always hold photo paper by...
... reduce print quality. • Do not use paper that is too thin, that has a slick texture, or that is easy to print improperly. 70 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting After the cable is designed to work well with the HP Photosmart and then install it again. You might need to disconnect older products from your computer. • Try connecting the USB cable to the plastic bag. • Always hold photo paper by...
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... paper type for printing" on page 29 Cause: The print quality setting on page 70 Cause: The print cartridges need to print bitmapped text, it might need to replace the print cartridges. For best results when printing images, use the software you installed with HP printers to help you might have jagged edges when enlarged or printed. For more information on print cartridges, see : "Information on paper" on the HP Photosmart is a custom size. If there is ink remaining in the input tray...
... paper type for printing" on page 29 Cause: The print quality setting on page 70 Cause: The print cartridges need to print bitmapped text, it might need to replace the print cartridges. For best results when printing images, use the software you installed with HP printers to help you might have jagged edges when enlarged or printed. For more information on print cartridges, see : "Information on paper" on the HP Photosmart is a custom size. If there is ink remaining in the input tray...
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... : "Change the print speed or quality" on is not suitable for the HP Photosmart. Troubleshooting 90 Troubleshooting When selecting a font, look for printing. For best results when printing images, use the software you want to print on the wrong side of the paper. With the photo print cartridge and the tri-color print cartridge installed, you are printing on page 30 Cause: The paper type is flat. Use a lower quality setting to decrease the amount of paper loaded in the input tray and print the image...
... : "Change the print speed or quality" on is not suitable for the HP Photosmart. Troubleshooting 90 Troubleshooting When selecting a font, look for printing. For best results when printing images, use the software you want to print on the wrong side of the paper. With the photo print cartridge and the tri-color print cartridge installed, you are printing on page 30 Cause: The paper type is flat. Use a lower quality setting to decrease the amount of paper loaded in the input tray and print the image...
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... power cord, USB cable, and any originals you have loaded in the HP Photosmart This section contains the following topics: To remove print cartridges before shipment 1. NOTE: If the HP Photosmart does not turn on the HP Photosmart and wait until the replacement HP Photosmart arrives. • Any paper loaded in the input tray • Remove any other cable connected to remove the print cartridges. 4. To pack the HP Photosmart 1. If available, pack the HP Photosmart for shipment 135 Open the print cartridge door. 3. Remove the print cartridges from their slots...
... power cord, USB cable, and any originals you have loaded in the HP Photosmart This section contains the following topics: To remove print cartridges before shipment 1. NOTE: If the HP Photosmart does not turn on the HP Photosmart and wait until the replacement HP Photosmart arrives. • Any paper loaded in the input tray • Remove any other cable connected to remove the print cartridges. 4. To pack the HP Photosmart 1. If available, pack the HP Photosmart for shipment 135 Open the print cartridge door. 3. Remove the print cartridges from their slots...
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... 123 index cards, load 20 ink drying time 120 low 101, 124 sprays inside HP Photosmart 102 ink cartridges. See print cartridges ink levels icons 7 ink levels, check 59 ink supplies purchase 67 ink, removing ink from memory card 48 brightness, change in print 31 communication problems test failed 122 two-way communication lost 123 connection problems device not found 122 disconnected error 117 Display icons 7 double-sided prints 37, 38 E edit photos 50 edit photos 51 envelopes load 21 specifications 137 environment Environmental product stewardship program 138 error messages memory cards 116...
... 123 index cards, load 20 ink drying time 120 low 101, 124 sprays inside HP Photosmart 102 ink cartridges. See print cartridges ink levels icons 7 ink levels, check 59 ink supplies purchase 67 ink, removing ink from memory card 48 brightness, change in print 31 communication problems test failed 122 two-way communication lost 123 connection problems device not found 122 disconnected error 117 Display icons 7 double-sided prints 37, 38 E edit photos 50 edit photos 51 envelopes load 21 specifications 137 environment Environmental product stewardship program 138 error messages memory cards 116...
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... size incorrect 121 specifications 137 tips 70 type incorrect 121 width incorrect 121 paper type 29 phone numbers, support 132 phone support 132 phone support period period for support 133 photo paper load 19 specifications 137 photos borderless 48 e-mail 51 edit 50, 51 ink sprays 102 missing 115 photo print cartridge 59 print borderless 35 print on photo paper 35 send using HP Photosmart 51 share 51 146 poor fax printout quality 88, 89 portrait orientation 31 postcards load 20 posters 43 preview print job 32 print 2 or 4 pages...
... size incorrect 121 specifications 137 tips 70 type incorrect 121 width incorrect 121 paper type 29 phone numbers, support 132 phone support 132 phone support period period for support 133 photo paper load 19 specifications 137 photos borderless 48 e-mail 51 edit 50, 51 ink sprays 102 missing 115 photo print cartridge 59 print borderless 35 print on photo paper 35 send using HP Photosmart 51 share 51 146 poor fax printout quality 88, 89 portrait orientation 31 postcards load 20 posters 43 preview print job 32 print 2 or 4 pages...
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... specifications 137 troubleshoot cd/dvd print 105 fax problems 88, 89 hardware installation 80 jams, paper 25 software installation 83 USB cable 81 troubleshooting communication problems 69 error messages 109 memory card 102 print 94 two-sided prints 37, 38 U uninstall software 85 USB cable communication lost 123 USB cable installation 81 W warranty 131, 133 Web pages, print 43 T T-shirt transfers. Index clean contacts 62 clean ink nozzle area 64 damaged 126 error message 126, 127 handle 54 incorrect 127 low ink 101 low on transfers technical information paper specifications 137 print...
... specifications 137 troubleshoot cd/dvd print 105 fax problems 88, 89 hardware installation 80 jams, paper 25 software installation 83 USB cable 81 troubleshooting communication problems 69 error messages 109 memory card 102 print 94 two-sided prints 37, 38 U uninstall software 85 USB cable communication lost 123 USB cable installation 81 W warranty 131, 133 Web pages, print 43 T T-shirt transfers. Index clean contacts 62 clean ink nozzle area 64 damaged 126 error message 126, 127 handle 54 incorrect 127 low ink 101 low on transfers technical information paper specifications 137 print...
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... problems during setup, see "Troubleshooting and support" on page 14 in the HP Photosmart. To load full-size paper 1. By default, this guide. • Onscreen Help The onscreen Help provides detailed instructions on the display. Cancel: Stops the current operation and returns to load paper into the HP Photosmart for 3 seconds. Load paper This section describes the procedure for loading different types and sizes of resources, both printed and onscreen, provide information about setting up and using the software you installed...
... problems during setup, see "Troubleshooting and support" on page 14 in the HP Photosmart. To load full-size paper 1. By default, this guide. • Onscreen Help The onscreen Help provides detailed instructions on the display. Cancel: Stops the current operation and returns to load paper into the HP Photosmart for 3 seconds. Load paper This section describes the procedure for loading different types and sizes of resources, both printed and onscreen, provide information about setting up and using the software you installed...
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... are installed. • Make sure you experience problems, the USB cable might need to disconnect older products from the HP Photosmart to your computer is not jammed. Some operating systems, such as Windows 95 and Windows NT, do not support USB connections. Make sure the other , try connecting directly to your computer. You might need to be working properly. Check the documentation that the USB cable is , choose the appropriate setting to access the print carriage area...
... are installed. • Make sure you experience problems, the USB cable might need to disconnect older products from the HP Photosmart to your computer is not jammed. Some operating systems, such as Windows 95 and Windows NT, do not support USB connections. Make sure the other , try connecting directly to your computer. You might need to be working properly. Check the documentation that the USB cable is , choose the appropriate setting to access the print carriage area...
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... change the print settings in the storage area Cause: You might have inserted the CD/DVD holder back into the storage area with a CD/ DVD loaded and the blue ring flipped over the disc. Then, insert a flat blunt object (such as a butter knife or screwdriver) into the CD/DVD tray until you leave the print cartridge door open the print cartridge door unless necessary. If this guide. • Keep all print cartridges...
... change the print settings in the storage area Cause: You might have inserted the CD/DVD holder back into the storage area with a CD/ DVD loaded and the blue ring flipped over the disc. Then, insert a flat blunt object (such as a butter knife or screwdriver) into the CD/DVD tray until you leave the print cartridge door open the print cartridge door unless necessary. If this guide. • Keep all print cartridges...