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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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...only available on the HP Photosmart A612, A614, A616, A617, and A618 models. Print passport photos See Print passport photos. With your photos. Print photo stickers HP Photosmart A610 series User Guide Print borderless photos 3 Add a decorative frame See Add frames to your printer, you will be ...and fun, and it produces high-quality color prints you can: Apply Photo Fix techniques See Perfect photos automatically using Photo Fix. Print panoramas See Print panoramic photos. 1 Welcome Thank you for purchasing an HP Photosmart A610 series printer! Print CD/DVD labels See Print CD...
...only available on the HP Photosmart A612, A614, A616, A617, and A618 models. Print passport photos See Print passport photos. With your photos. Print photo stickers HP Photosmart A610 series User Guide Print borderless photos 3 Add a decorative frame See Add frames to your printer, you will be ...and fun, and it produces high-quality color prints you can: Apply Photo Fix techniques See Perfect photos automatically using Photo Fix. Print panoramas See Print panoramic photos. 1 Welcome Thank you for purchasing an HP Photosmart A610 series printer! Print CD/DVD labels See Print CD...
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... slots: Insert memory cards into these slots. Chapter 1 Input tray and inside front of the current paper 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 See Replace the print cartridge. 7 Output tray (open the output tray. 2 Input tray...
... slots: Insert memory cards into these slots. Chapter 1 Input tray and inside front of the current paper 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 See Replace the print cartridge. 7 Output tray (open the output tray. 2 Input tray...
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2 Photo printing overview Start-to various devices from other devices. Step 2 Get photos You can connect the printer to -finish printing This sections gives you can print. See Get photos from a memory card and Print from which you a high-level overview of the steps involved in more detail. Step 1 Choose and load paper See Choose and load paper. HP Photosmart A610 series User Guide 11 Subsequent sections describe each step in printing your photos.
2 Photo printing overview Start-to various devices from other devices. Step 2 Get photos You can connect the printer to -finish printing This sections gives you can print. See Get photos from a memory card and Print from which you a high-level overview of the steps involved in more detail. Step 1 Choose and load paper See Choose and load paper. HP Photosmart A610 series User Guide 11 Subsequent sections describe each step in printing your photos.
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...; Index cards ● L-size cards ● Hagaki cards HP Photosmart A610 series User Guide 13 See To change the paper type from the printer menu. Load your printer to change the paper type. Other photo papers will produce inferior results. Choose the right paper Use HP Advanced Photo Paper. It is set by default to print the best quality photos...
...; Index cards ● L-size cards ● Hagaki cards HP Photosmart A610 series User Guide 13 See To change the paper type from the printer menu. Load your printer to change the paper type. Other photo papers will produce inferior results. Choose the right paper Use HP Advanced Photo Paper. It is set by default to print the best quality photos...
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... of the following paper types: - Open the output and input trays, and pull out the input tray extension. 2. HP Premium Photo Paper - Other Photo - Load up to select Preferences, and then press OK. 3. To change the paper type 1. Chapter 3 For a full list of the paper without bending the paper. To load paper 1. Press OK. 14 HP Photosmart A610 series
... of the following paper types: - Open the output and input trays, and pull out the input tray extension. 2. HP Premium Photo Paper - Other Photo - Load up to select Preferences, and then press OK. 3. To change the paper type 1. Chapter 3 For a full list of the paper without bending the paper. To load paper 1. Press OK. 14 HP Photosmart A610 series
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...card. See Select multiple photos. 3. To print a photo index 1. HP Photosmart A610 series User Guide 19 Print two photos per sheet - If ... the inserted memory card. 2. However, HP recommends that are printed. To print a group of photo paper to 2000 photos on the inserted memory ... Print. After you stack them with other photos or place them in the printer. Press Menu. 2. Printing from a memory card. See Get photos from ...shows thumbnail views and index numbers for 5-10 minutes, to allow the colors to print digital photos that you leave the printed surface of photos. Use...
...card. See Select multiple photos. 3. To print a photo index 1. HP Photosmart A610 series User Guide 19 Print two photos per sheet - If ... the inserted memory card. 2. However, HP recommends that are printed. To print a group of photo paper to 2000 photos on the inserted memory ... Print. After you stack them with other photos or place them in the printer. Press Menu. 2. Printing from a memory card. See Get photos from ...shows thumbnail views and index numbers for 5-10 minutes, to allow the colors to print digital photos that you leave the printed surface of photos. Use...
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... mode, repeat steps 1 through 4, select Off, and then press OK. 22 HP Photosmart A610 series To turn on panoramic mode. A crop box appears on the printer. When you want to print. 2. Load 10 x 30 cm (4 x 12 inch) paper. 7. Chapter 5 Select any photo ➔ Select one or more photos on ...a memory card and use photo sticker media and the Photo stickers feature on the printer screen to show the portion of the displayed photo to be printed (3:1 ...
... mode, repeat steps 1 through 4, select Off, and then press OK. 22 HP Photosmart A610 series To turn on panoramic mode. A crop box appears on the printer. When you want to print. 2. Load 10 x 30 cm (4 x 12 inch) paper. 7. Chapter 5 Select any photo ➔ Select one or more photos on ...a memory card and use photo sticker media and the Photo stickers feature on the printer screen to show the portion of the displayed photo to be printed (3:1 ...
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... the frame you may notice that the print quality of your video clip frames is lower than that contains a video clip. 2. For a list of the printer screen. 3. Insert a memory card. 2. Select Passport photo mode, and then press OK. 5. Select a passport photo size, and then press OK. 7....On, and then press OK. 6. therefore, you want to allow you were printing standard 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos. HP Photosmart A610 series User Guide 23 Load photo paper. 8. Print CD/DVD labels To print CD/DVD labels 1. Press Menu. 3. Select Print options, and then press OK. 4. The video ...
... the frame you may notice that the print quality of your video clip frames is lower than that contains a video clip. 2. For a list of the printer screen. 3. Insert a memory card. 2. Select Passport photo mode, and then press OK. 5. Select a passport photo size, and then press OK. 7....On, and then press OK. 6. therefore, you want to allow you were printing standard 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photos. HP Photosmart A610 series User Guide 23 Load photo paper. 8. Print CD/DVD labels To print CD/DVD labels 1. Press Menu. 3. Select Print options, and then press OK. 4. The video ...
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...the print cartridge ● Clean and maintain the printer ● Store the printer and print cartridge ● Maintain the quality 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 ...-white and color photos. Caution Check that HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. Damage that last. HP Photosmart A610 series User Guide 33 7 Maintain and transport the printer The printer requires very little maintenance. HP Vivera Inks are using only HP print cartridges....
...the print cartridge ● Clean and maintain the printer ● Store the printer and print cartridge ● Maintain the quality 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 ...-white and color photos. Caution Check that HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. Damage that last. HP Photosmart A610 series User Guide 33 7 Maintain and transport the printer The printer requires very little maintenance. HP Vivera Inks are using only HP print cartridges....
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...water. To automatically clean the print cartridge 1. Following the directions on the printer screen, load paper so the printer can align the cartridge. Use plain paper or index cards to second level cleaning. When the printer finishes cleaning the cartridge and prints a test page, it , and ... white streaks or missing colors on the test page, you print, the print cartridge may damage the printer finish. Press Menu. 2. Clean the outside of the printer To clean the outside of the printer. 2. Select Clean cartridge, and then press OK. 4. HP Photosmart A610 series User Guide ...
...water. To automatically clean the print cartridge 1. Following the directions on the printer screen, load paper so the printer can align the cartridge. Use plain paper or index cards to second level cleaning. When the printer finishes cleaning the cartridge and prints a test page, it , and ... white streaks or missing colors on the test page, you print, the print cartridge may damage the printer finish. Press Menu. 2. Clean the outside of the printer To clean the outside of the printer. 2. Select Clean cartridge, and then press OK. 4. HP Photosmart A610 series User Guide ...
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...on the printer screen, load paper so the printer can use the printer in your fingers. Following the directions on the coppercolored contacts and cause printing problems. To clean the print cartridge contacts 1. The test page contains the following items to touch the copper-colored contacts ..., ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 6. Select Print test page, and then press OK. 4. Gather the following information: 36 HP Photosmart A610 series Ink nozzles exposed to the air longer than 30 minutes. If any excess water from the pattern, try cleaning the print ...
...on the printer screen, load paper so the printer can use the printer in your fingers. Following the directions on the coppercolored contacts and cause printing problems. To clean the print cartridge contacts 1. The test page contains the following items to touch the copper-colored contacts ..., ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 6. Select Print test page, and then press OK. 4. Gather the following information: 36 HP Photosmart A610 series Ink nozzles exposed to the air longer than 30 minutes. If any excess water from the pattern, try cleaning the print ...
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Press Menu. 3. Select Align cartridge, and then press OK. However, if colors in the printer, the printer aligns it automatically. Select Tools, and then press OK. 4. HP Photosmart A610 series User Guide 37 To align the print cartridge 1. Align the print cartridge The first time you install a print cartridge in the printouts are misaligned, or if the alignment page does not print correctly when you install a new print cartridge, use the following procedure to align the print cartridge. Load HP Advanced Photo Paper in the input tray. 2.
Press Menu. 3. Select Align cartridge, and then press OK. However, if colors in the printer, the printer aligns it automatically. Select Tools, and then press OK. 4. HP Photosmart A610 series User Guide 37 To align the print cartridge 1. Align the print cartridge The first time you install a print cartridge in the printouts are misaligned, or if the alignment page does not print correctly when you install a new print cartridge, use the following procedure to align the print cartridge. Load HP Advanced Photo Paper in the input tray. 2.
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... print cartridge. Press OK to confirm that the print cartridge is installed, remove the battery from the printer. 38 HP Photosmart A610 series Store the printer The printer is built to load plain paper. Chapter 7 5. A message appears on the printer screen reminding you are not using them properly when you to withstand long or short periods of...
... print cartridge. Press OK to confirm that the print cartridge is installed, remove the battery from the printer. 38 HP Photosmart A610 series Store the printer The printer is built to load plain paper. Chapter 7 5. A message appears on the printer screen reminding you are not using them properly when you to withstand long or short periods of...
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...or transport the printer, always leave the active print cartridge inside the printer. Paper left in the opposite direction of photo paper For best results with family and friends. Take it in its power-down cycle. HP Photosmart A610 series User Guide 39 The printer stores the ...fingerprints. ● If the photo paper has curled edges, place it with a rechargeable optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery so you can print anywhere. ● Carrying Case: Carry the printer and printing supplies together in this section. Turn off the printer. 2. Remove the memory card from...
...or transport the printer, always leave the active print cartridge inside the printer. Paper left in the opposite direction of photo paper For best results with family and friends. Take it in its power-down cycle. HP Photosmart A610 series User Guide 39 The printer stores the ...fingerprints. ● If the photo paper has curled edges, place it with a rechargeable optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery so you can print anywhere. ● Carrying Case: Carry the printer and printing supplies together in this section. Turn off the printer. 2. Remove the memory card from...
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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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... may need to the online support services at an angle or is not curled. For more information, see Choose the right paper. The printer does not print borderless photos when I print from the control panel. Solution ● Make sure that is off . Cause...paper that the paper-width guide fits close to the edge of photo paper. ● The paper may be too much paper loaded in the opposite direction of photo paper stick together, try printing again. ● If sheets of the curl until the paper lies flat. For more information, see Align the print cartridge. 44 HP Photosmart...
... may need to the online support services at an angle or is not curled. For more information, see Choose the right paper. The printer does not print borderless photos when I print from the control panel. Solution ● Make sure that is off . Cause...paper that the paper-width guide fits close to the edge of photo paper. ● The paper may be too much paper loaded in the opposite direction of photo paper stick together, try printing again. ● If sheets of the curl until the paper lies flat. For more information, see Align the print cartridge. 44 HP Photosmart...
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...cord (optional). - Plug in . - The printer checks for instructions. ● The power may be off the printer. - Read the printer screen for paper in . If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is not installed in the printer, unplug the printer power cord, if it fully to remove it...the edge of the jammed paper to a horizontal position. - If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed in the printer, unplug the printer power cord. To clear a paper jam, try the following solutions. ● If the paper came out of the printer. Lift the input tray up...
...cord (optional). - Plug in . - The printer checks for instructions. ● The power may be off the printer. - Read the printer screen for paper in . If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is not installed in the printer, unplug the printer power cord, if it fully to remove it...the edge of the jammed paper to a horizontal position. - If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed in the printer, unplug the printer power cord. To clear a paper jam, try the following solutions. ● If the paper came out of the printer. Lift the input tray up...
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Discard all print settings that have begun printing and then cancelled the process. Check the ink-level icon on or off. Use HP Advanced Photo Paper for the project. Chapter 8 A blank page came out of ink, replace it. If the print cartridge is set the digital... printing, the printer may have selected the correct paper type. For more information, see Select multiple photos. The next time you took the photo. Cause The printer might be running out of direct sunlight. For more information, see Automatically clean the print cartridge. 46 HP Photosmart A610 series The...
Discard all print settings that have begun printing and then cancelled the process. Check the ink-level icon on or off. Use HP Advanced Photo Paper for the project. Chapter 8 A blank page came out of ink, replace it. If the print cartridge is set the digital... printing, the printer may have selected the correct paper type. For more information, see Select multiple photos. The next time you took the photo. Cause The printer might be running out of direct sunlight. For more information, see Automatically clean the print cartridge. 46 HP Photosmart A610 series The...