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Contents 1 Welcome...3 Find more information 4 Printer parts ...4 Optional accessories 9 Use the printer menus 10 2 Photo printing overview 11 Start-to-finish printing 11 3 Paper basics...13 Choose and load paper 13 Choose the right paper 13 Load your paper 13 4 Print from a memory card 15 Get photos from a memory card 15 Insert ...24 Crop a photo ...25 Add frames to your photos 25 Apply color effects to your photos 25 Add the date and time to your photos 26 Set print quality ...26 E-mail or upload photos using HP Photosmart Share 26 View a slide show 27 6 Print from other devices...
Contents 1 Welcome...3 Find more information 4 Printer parts ...4 Optional accessories 9 Use the printer menus 10 2 Photo printing overview 11 Start-to-finish printing 11 3 Paper basics...13 Choose and load paper 13 Choose the right paper 13 Load your paper 13 4 Print from a memory card 15 Get photos from a memory card 15 Insert ...24 Crop a photo ...25 Add frames to your photos 25 Apply color effects to your photos 25 Add the date and time to your photos 26 Set print quality ...26 E-mail or upload photos using HP Photosmart Share 26 View a slide show 27 6 Print from other devices...
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...36 Align the print cartridge 37 Store the printer and print cartridge 38 Store the printer 38 Store the print cartridge 39 Maintain the quality of photo paper 39 Transport the printer 39 8 Troubleshooting 41 Printer hardware problems 41 Printing problems 44 Bluetooth printing...Printer specifications 52 10 HP support ...55 Support process 55 HP support by phone 55 Phone support period 55 Placing a call 55 After the phone support period 56 Additional warranty options 56 HP Warranty ...57 A Install the software 59 B Printer menus...61 Printer menu ...61 Index...65 2 HP Photosmart...
...36 Align the print cartridge 37 Store the printer and print cartridge 38 Store the printer 38 Store the print cartridge 39 Maintain the quality of photo paper 39 Transport the printer 39 8 Troubleshooting 41 Printer hardware problems 41 Printing problems 44 Bluetooth printing...Printer specifications 52 10 HP support ...55 Support process 55 HP support by phone 55 Phone support period 55 Placing a call 55 After the phone support period 56 Additional warranty options 56 HP Warranty ...57 A Install the software 59 B Printer menus...61 Printer menu ...61 Index...65 2 HP Photosmart...
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... photo sizes See Choose the right paper. This printer makes home photo printing simple, convenient, and fun, and it produces high-quality color prints you for purchasing an HP Photosmart A610 series printer! Print photo stickers HP Photosmart A610 series User Guide Print borderless photos 3 Frames are only available on the HP Photosmart A612, A614, A616, A617, and A618 models. Print...
... photo sizes See Choose the right paper. This printer makes home photo printing simple, convenient, and fun, and it produces high-quality color prints you for purchasing an HP Photosmart A610 series printer! Print photo stickers HP Photosmart A610 series User Guide Print borderless photos 3 Frames are only available on the HP Photosmart A612, A614, A616, A617, and A618 models. Print...
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... to the width of printer 1 Input tray: Load paper here. See Replace the print cartridge. 7 Output tray (open the output tray. 2 Input tray extension: Pull out to support paper. 3 Paper-width guide: Move to insert or remove a print cartridge. The input tray opens automatically when you open ): The printer deposits printed photos here. 6 HP Photosmart A610 series
... to the width of printer 1 Input tray: Load paper here. See Replace the print cartridge. 7 Output tray (open the output tray. 2 Input tray extension: Pull out to support paper. 3 Paper-width guide: Move to insert or remove a print cartridge. The input tray opens automatically when you open ): The printer deposits printed photos here. 6 HP Photosmart A610 series
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Step 2 Get photos You can print. Step 1 Choose and load paper See Choose and load paper. Subsequent sections describe each step in printing your photos. 2 Photo printing overview Start-to-finish printing This sections gives you can connect the printer to various devices from other devices. See Get photos from a memory card and Print from which you a high-level overview of the steps involved in more detail. HP Photosmart A610 series User Guide 11
Step 2 Get photos You can print. Step 1 Choose and load paper See Choose and load paper. Subsequent sections describe each step in printing your photos. 2 Photo printing overview Start-to-finish printing This sections gives you can connect the printer to various devices from other devices. See Get photos from a memory card and Print from which you a high-level overview of the steps involved in more detail. HP Photosmart A610 series User Guide 11
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See To change the paper type from the printer menu. 3 Paper basics Choose and load paper Learn how to choose the right paper for your paper Some supported paper sizes: ● 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo paper ● 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) photo paper ● Index cards ● L-size cards ● Hagaki cards HP Photosmart A610 series User Guide 13 It is...
See To change the paper type from the printer menu. 3 Paper basics Choose and load paper Learn how to choose the right paper for your paper Some supported paper sizes: ● 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo paper ● 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) photo paper ● Index cards ● L-size cards ● Hagaki cards HP Photosmart A610 series User Guide 13 It is...
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... the print side or glossy side facing the front of the printer. If you are using panorama photo paper, only load up to select one of the input tray and push the paper down firmly until it stops. Press Menu. 2. Other Photo - Open the output... OK. 3. HP Advanced Photo Paper (default) - Press OK. 14 HP Photosmart A610 series Chapter 3 For a full list of the paper without bending the paper. Move the paper-width guide to the edge of supported paper sizes, see Specifications. Other Plain 5. To change the paper type 1. To load paper 1. Press to select Paper type, and then...
... the print side or glossy side facing the front of the printer. If you are using panorama photo paper, only load up to select one of the input tray and push the paper down firmly until it stops. Press Menu. 2. Other Photo - Open the output... OK. 3. HP Advanced Photo Paper (default) - Press OK. 14 HP Photosmart A610 series Chapter 3 For a full list of the paper without bending the paper. Move the paper-width guide to the edge of supported paper sizes, see Specifications. Other Plain 5. To change the paper type 1. To load paper 1. Press to select Paper type, and then...
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...OK. A photo index shows thumbnail views and index numbers for 5-10 minutes, to allow the colors to fit the layout. Press Print. Press Menu. 2. You can be handled immediately after they...index pages. Navigate through the photos on a memory card. To print a photo index 1. HP Photosmart A610 series User Guide 19 Printing from a memory card. Select the photos you leave the printed surface... of photos. To print a group of photo paper to print. 3. Print one photo per sheet - Print four photos per sheet 4. The printer may rotate your photos exposed to the air for up...
...OK. A photo index shows thumbnail views and index numbers for 5-10 minutes, to allow the colors to fit the layout. Press Print. Press Menu. 2. You can be handled immediately after they...index pages. Navigate through the photos on a memory card. To print a photo index 1. HP Photosmart A610 series User Guide 19 Printing from a memory card. Select the photos you leave the printed surface... of photos. To print a group of photo paper to print. 3. Print one photo per sheet - Print four photos per sheet 4. The printer may rotate your photos exposed to the air for up...
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.... When you have finished printing stickers, turn on panoramic mode. Follow these steps: 1. Press Print. To turn off panoramic mode to open the printer menu. 3. Insert a memory card. 2. The higher the original resolution of a single photo. 9. Print photo stickers To print 16-up photo stickers...turn off panoramic mode, repeat steps 1 through 4, select Off, and then press OK. 22 HP Photosmart A610 series Select Photo stickers, and then press OK. 5. Load 10 x 30 cm (4 x 12 inch) paper. 7. Load photo sticker media. 7. Each printed sheet contains 16 copies of the displayed photo,...
.... When you have finished printing stickers, turn on panoramic mode. Follow these steps: 1. Press Print. To turn off panoramic mode to open the printer menu. 3. Insert a memory card. 2. The higher the original resolution of a single photo. 9. Print photo stickers To print 16-up photo stickers...turn off panoramic mode, repeat steps 1 through 4, select Off, and then press OK. 22 HP Photosmart A610 series Select Photo stickers, and then press OK. 5. Load 10 x 30 cm (4 x 12 inch) paper. 7. Load photo sticker media. 7. Each printed sheet contains 16 copies of the displayed photo,...
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...of supported video file formats, see Printer specifications. therefore, you want to allow you were printing standard 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos. Note You can also print 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo stickers using HP SelfAdhesive Photo Paper. Press Menu. 3. Select Print ...options, and then press OK. 4. Select Passport photo mode, and then press OK. 5. Select Print options, and then press OK. 4. Press Print. Print frames from a video clip 1. Press or to scroll to select the video clip. Select a photo. 8. HP Photosmart...
...of supported video file formats, see Printer specifications. therefore, you want to allow you were printing standard 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos. Note You can also print 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo stickers using HP SelfAdhesive Photo Paper. Press Menu. 3. Select Print ...options, and then press OK. 4. Select Passport photo mode, and then press OK. 5. Select Print options, and then press OK. 4. Press Print. Print frames from a video clip 1. Press or to scroll to select the video clip. Select a photo. 8. HP Photosmart...
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... to extend the life span of photo paper ● Transport the printer Replace the print cartridge Use the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge to -life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance, resulting in vivid colors that results from modifying or refilling HP cartridges is not covered by the HP warranty. HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to print...
... to extend the life span of photo paper ● Transport the printer Replace the print cartridge Use the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge to -life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance, resulting in vivid colors that results from modifying or refilling HP cartridges is not covered by the HP warranty. HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to print...
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... single-color streaks on the printer screen asking you to load paper so the printer can align the cartridge. Select Tools, and then press OK. 3. You can print a test page after cleaning the cartridge. Each successive cleaning is more thorough and uses more often than necessary, since cleaning uses up to align the cartridge. HP Photosmart...
... single-color streaks on the printer screen asking you to load paper so the printer can align the cartridge. Select Tools, and then press OK. 3. You can print a test page after cleaning the cartridge. Each successive cleaning is more thorough and uses more often than necessary, since cleaning uses up to align the cartridge. HP Photosmart...
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...Repeat steps 4 and 5 until no ink residue or dust appears on the printer screen, load paper so the printer can print a test page. Print a test page Print a test page before contacting HP support. Use plain paper or index cards to begin printing the test page. This problem is missing ...squeeze any line or color is temporary and clears up . Following the directions on a clean swab. 7. Be careful not to clean the contacts: - Gather the following information: 36 HP Photosmart A610 series Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that can use the printer in your fingers....
...Repeat steps 4 and 5 until no ink residue or dust appears on the printer screen, load paper so the printer can print a test page. Print a test page Print a test page before contacting HP support. Use plain paper or index cards to begin printing the test page. This problem is missing ...squeeze any line or color is temporary and clears up . Following the directions on a clean swab. 7. Be careful not to clean the contacts: - Gather the following information: 36 HP Photosmart A610 series Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that can use the printer in your fingers....
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To align the print cartridge 1. Select Tools, and then press OK. 4. HP Photosmart A610 series User Guide 37 Align the print cartridge The first time you install a new print cartridge, use the following procedure to align the print cartridge. Load HP Advanced Photo Paper in the printer, the printer aligns it automatically. Select Align cartridge, and then press OK. However, if colors in the printouts are misaligned, or if the alignment page does not print correctly when you install a print cartridge in the input tray. 2. Press Menu. 3.
To align the print cartridge 1. Select Tools, and then press OK. 4. HP Photosmart A610 series User Guide 37 Align the print cartridge The first time you install a new print cartridge, use the following procedure to align the print cartridge. Load HP Advanced Photo Paper in the printer, the printer aligns it automatically. Select Align cartridge, and then press OK. However, if colors in the printouts are misaligned, or if the alignment page does not print correctly when you install a print cartridge in the input tray. 2. Press Menu. 3.
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... and output trays and push the printer screen down into the flat position when the printer is installed, remove the battery from the printer. 38 HP Photosmart A610 series When the printer finishes aligning the cartridge, it prints an alignment page to load plain paper. Store the printer and print cartridge Protect the printer and print cartridges by storing...
... and output trays and push the printer screen down into the flat position when the printer is installed, remove the battery from the printer. 38 HP Photosmart A610 series When the printer finishes aligning the cartridge, it prints an alignment page to load plain paper. Store the printer and print cartridge Protect the printer and print cartridges by storing...
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... Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. Paper left in this convenient HP Photosmart Carrying Case. Transport the printer It is easy to the elements may curl. Caution Make sure the printer completes its power-down cycle. This allows the printer to the plastic bag. Note Do not ...-down cycle before you are needed. To transport the printer 1. HP Photosmart A610 series User Guide 39 The printer stores the print cartridge in its original packaging or in a resealable plastic bag. ● Store the packaged photo paper on the go, you can purchase these tips to ...
... Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. Paper left in this convenient HP Photosmart Carrying Case. Transport the printer It is easy to the elements may curl. Caution Make sure the printer completes its power-down cycle. This allows the printer to the plastic bag. Note Do not ...-down cycle before you are needed. To transport the printer 1. HP Photosmart A610 series User Guide 39 The printer stores the print cartridge in its original packaging or in a resealable plastic bag. ● Store the packaged photo paper on the go, you can purchase these tips to ...
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... following items with you: ● Paper ● Power cord ● Digital camera or a memory card containing photos ● Extra HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridges if you plan to print a lot of photos ● Optional printer accessories you plan to use, such as... the battery or HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter ● If you are going to connect the printer to a computer, bring the USB cable and HP Photosmart printer software CD ● Printer...
... following items with you: ● Paper ● Power cord ● Digital camera or a memory card containing photos ● Extra HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridges if you plan to print a lot of photos ● Optional printer accessories you plan to use, such as... the battery or HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter ● If you are going to connect the printer to a computer, bring the USB cable and HP Photosmart printer software CD ● Printer...
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... to be too thin or too thick. Try using the printer in an extremely high or low humidity environment, insert the paper as far as it in the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat. Paper does not feed into the input tray, and load one .... ● If you are using photo paper that is not curled. For paper-loading instructions, see Align the print cartridge. 44 HP Photosmart A610 series Select Preferences, and then press OK. 3. Solution ● The paper may need to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Cause The borderless printing option ...
... to be too thin or too thick. Try using the printer in an extremely high or low humidity environment, insert the paper as far as it in the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat. Paper does not feed into the input tray, and load one .... ● If you are using photo paper that is not curled. For paper-loading instructions, see Align the print cartridge. 44 HP Photosmart A610 series Select Preferences, and then press OK. 3. Solution ● The paper may need to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Cause The borderless printing option ...
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...until it is installed in the printer, unplug the printer power cord, if it snaps back into the input tray. If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is plugged in the paper path and will go into paper-loading position. ● If you experience paper jams while printing, try the ...touch the contacts inside the printer or on the input tray to open it , try loading one sheet of the jammed paper to remove it fully to continue. See the following : - If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is loaded correctly in the input tray. HP Photosmart A610 series User Guide ...
...until it is installed in the printer, unplug the printer power cord, if it snaps back into the input tray. If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is plugged in the paper path and will go into paper-loading position. ● If you experience paper jams while printing, try the ...touch the contacts inside the printer or on the input tray to open it , try loading one sheet of the jammed paper to remove it fully to continue. See the following : - If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is loaded correctly in the input tray. HP Photosmart A610 series User Guide ...
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...process before starting the new printing project. Solution You may have already loaded paper in the future, set to an individual photo override the printer's default print settings. The printer ejected the paper when preparing to an individual photo by deselecting the photo. For better results... of direct sunlight. For more information, see Automatically clean the print cartridge. 46 HP Photosmart A610 series See Set print quality. ● Turn the Photo Fix feature on the printer screen. The next time you took the photo. Print settings you have begun printing...
...process before starting the new printing project. Solution You may have already loaded paper in the future, set to an individual photo override the printer's default print settings. The printer ejected the paper when preparing to an individual photo by deselecting the photo. For better results... of direct sunlight. For more information, see Automatically clean the print cartridge. 46 HP Photosmart A610 series See Set print quality. ● Turn the Photo Fix feature on the printer screen. The next time you took the photo. Print settings you have begun printing...