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English Contents 1 Get started The HP Photosmart at a glance 5 Control panel buttons and indicator lights 6 Use the touch screen...6 The quick touch frame...6 The photo viewing area...7 The printer status bar...7 Photo icons...8 Use the stylus...9 Printer menus...9 How to use the printer menus 10 2 Print basics Load... your paper...11 Insert a memory card...12 Print from a memory card...12 Enhance or edit your photos...13 Use Photo Fix...13 Remove red-eye from your photos 13 Print from a computer ...14 Install the software...
English Contents 1 Get started The HP Photosmart at a glance 5 Control panel buttons and indicator lights 6 Use the touch screen...6 The quick touch frame...6 The photo viewing area...7 The printer status bar...7 Photo icons...8 Use the stylus...9 Printer menus...9 How to use the printer menus 10 2 Print basics Load... your paper...11 Insert a memory card...12 Print from a memory card...12 Enhance or edit your photos...13 Use Photo Fix...13 Remove red-eye from your photos 13 Print from a computer ...14 Install the software...
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... computer. 2. English Chapter 2 Print from a computer Printing from a computer gives you more information, see the HP Photosmart Software Help. 14 HP Photosmart A620 series Basics Guide Insert the HP Photosmart CD into the correct memory card slot in the box with the printer, so you might need to your computer, you are prompted. 1. Connect one end of the...
... computer. 2. English Chapter 2 Print from a computer Printing from a computer gives you more information, see the HP Photosmart Software Help. 14 HP Photosmart A620 series Basics Guide Insert the HP Photosmart CD into the correct memory card slot in the box with the printer, so you might need to your computer, you are prompted. 1. Connect one end of the...
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...it. • If the paper did not come part way through the front of the printer, try removing it snaps back into paper-loading position. 18 HP Photosmart A620 series Basics Guide Doing so could damage the printer. • Gently pull the jammed paper to clear the paper jam: • If...) or less in , but it will not turn on the input tray until it from the back of the printer: • Remove the paper from the back of the printer software. This section contains troubleshooting information for troubleshooting tips or go to a full horizontal position. Solution: Try the following ...
...it. • If the paper did not come part way through the front of the printer, try removing it snaps back into paper-loading position. 18 HP Photosmart A620 series Basics Guide Doing so could damage the printer. • Gently pull the jammed paper to clear the paper jam: • If...) or less in , but it will not turn on the input tray until it from the back of the printer: • Remove the paper from the back of the printer software. This section contains troubleshooting information for troubleshooting tips or go to a full horizontal position. Solution: Try the following ...
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...except Windows Explorer and Systray, then try printing again. • See the electronic Help or online user guide for information on updating the printer software. Hold Ctrl or Shift to continue. Printing and hardware issues 19 Click End Task. Try printing again. Replace the cartridge if necessary. ... You may be too low. Solution: • In the Features tab of the Printer Properties dialog box, set the Print Quality to Best or Normal instead of the software, select About from the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the paper path and will automatically eject the jammed paper....
...except Windows Explorer and Systray, then try printing again. • See the electronic Help or online user guide for information on updating the printer software. Hold Ctrl or Shift to continue. Printing and hardware issues 19 Click End Task. Try printing again. Replace the cartridge if necessary. ... You may be too low. Solution: • In the Features tab of the Printer Properties dialog box, set the Print Quality to Best or Normal instead of the software, select About from the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the paper path and will automatically eject the jammed paper....
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... Do not touch the copper-colored contacts on top. Hold the replacement cartridge with a computer and contains software troubleshooting information. Slide the cartridge at www.hp.com/support. Close the print cartridge door. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is the ... online user guide for up the printer, install the HP Photosmart software, and print a photo. Recycle the old cartridge. It is available to qualified online support specialists • Software and driver updates for the HP Photosmart • Valuable HP Photosmart and troubleshooting information for common problems ...
... Do not touch the copper-colored contacts on top. Hold the replacement cartridge with a computer and contains software troubleshooting information. Slide the cartridge at www.hp.com/support. Close the print cartridge door. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is the ... online user guide for up the printer, install the HP Photosmart software, and print a photo. Recycle the old cartridge. It is available to qualified online support specialists • Software and driver updates for the HP Photosmart • Valuable HP Photosmart and troubleshooting information for common problems ...
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Get creative ...27 Draw on index cards and other small media 52 HP Photosmart software ...52 2 help ...40 Download printer software updates 40 Transfer photos to a computer 40 Transfer photos from a camera or other device 40 Transfer photos and files from a memory card 41 Transfer... the print job 43 Change the print quality ...44 Change the paper type ...44 Change the paper size ...45 Resize a photo ...45 Use advanced color settings 45 Create printing shortcuts 46 Print preview ...47 Print photos ...47 Print borderless photos ...47 Print photos with a border 49 Print postcards ...50 ...
Get creative ...27 Draw on index cards and other small media 52 HP Photosmart software ...52 2 help ...40 Download printer software updates 40 Transfer photos to a computer 40 Transfer photos from a camera or other device 40 Transfer photos and files from a memory card 41 Transfer... the print job 43 Change the print quality ...44 Change the paper type ...44 Change the paper size ...45 Resize a photo ...45 Use advanced color settings 45 Create printing shortcuts 46 Print preview ...47 Print photos ...47 Print borderless photos ...47 Print photos with a border 49 Print postcards ...50 ...
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...56 Print a test page ...57 Print a sample page ...57 HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon 57 7 Troubleshooting Software installation issues ...59 Printing and hardware issues 62 Bluetooth printing problems ...a call ...78 After the phone support period 78 HP Warranty ...79 Additional warranty options ...79 10 Specifications System requirements ...81 Printer specifications ...81 11 Regulatory and environmental information Regulatory notices......86 Material safety data sheets 86 Recycling program ...86 HP inkjet supplies recycling program 86 Energy consumption ...86 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users ...
...56 Print a test page ...57 Print a sample page ...57 HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon 57 7 Troubleshooting Software installation issues ...59 Printing and hardware issues 62 Bluetooth printing problems ...a call ...78 After the phone support period 78 HP Warranty ...79 Additional warranty options ...79 10 Specifications System requirements ...81 Printer specifications ...81 11 Regulatory and environmental information Regulatory notices......86 Material safety data sheets 86 Recycling program ...86 HP inkjet supplies recycling program 86 Energy consumption ...86 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users ...
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... This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A620 series printer. Click any of the following links to get more information • The HP Photosmart at a glance • Control panel buttons and indicator lights • The touch screen and stylus • Printer menus How do I? Print photos •... • How do I? • Find more information on how to perform creative and common tasks using the HP Photosmart printer and software. 2 Get started 7 This section contains the following links to view an animation on how to perform common tasks.
... This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A620 series printer. Click any of the following links to get more information • The HP Photosmart at a glance • Control panel buttons and indicator lights • The touch screen and stylus • Printer menus How do I? Print photos •... • How do I? • Find more information on how to perform creative and common tasks using the HP Photosmart printer and software. 2 Get started 7 This section contains the following links to view an animation on how to perform common tasks.
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.... Basics Guide: The Basics Guide describes the features of the printer, explains how to use the printer with the following documentation: Setup instructions: The setup instructions explain how to set up the printer, install the HP Photosmart software, and print a photo. See "How to use the printer without a computer and contains troubleshooting information. Onscreen Help: The onscreen...
.... Basics Guide: The Basics Guide describes the features of the printer, explains how to use the printer with the following documentation: Setup instructions: The setup instructions explain how to set up the printer, install the HP Photosmart software, and print a photo. See "How to use the printer without a computer and contains troubleshooting information. Onscreen Help: The onscreen...
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... cleaning (touch Yes or No). Help Help tips appear on the printer. The printer must be connected to a computer and the printer software must be asked if you begin an Edit Photo or Get Creative ... technology to enter the printer passkey. • Reset Bluetooth options: Select to reset all items in the Bluetooth menu to their default values. • Photosmart Share (Instant Share): Touch...imaging devices. • Get Creative tips: Touch to see information about the printer that can turn this if colors in troubleshooting problems. • Print sample page: Touch to print a sample...
... cleaning (touch Yes or No). Help Help tips appear on the printer. The printer must be connected to a computer and the printer software must be asked if you begin an Edit Photo or Get Creative ... technology to enter the printer passkey. • Reset Bluetooth options: Select to reset all items in the Bluetooth menu to their default values. • Photosmart Share (Instant Share): Touch...imaging devices. • Get Creative tips: Touch to see information about the printer that can turn this if colors in troubleshooting problems. • Print sample page: Touch to print a sample...
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...the default Bluetooth settings on the Bluetooth software you want the printer to communicate with. NOTE: Before you configure the printer, verify that Bluetooth connectivity functions correctly on starting a print job. 26 Print without the need to the printer. Refer to the documentation that came with...choose the encryption options: If the security level is the same. Select the HP Photosmart A620 series printer when it appears on the printer control panel. Make changes and then click Apply. When the printer appears in Range. 3. b. Enter the passkey in the Bluetooth tray, ...
...the default Bluetooth settings on the Bluetooth software you want the printer to communicate with. NOTE: Before you configure the printer, verify that Bluetooth connectivity functions correctly on starting a print job. 26 Print without the need to the printer. Refer to the documentation that came with...choose the encryption options: If the security level is the same. Select the HP Photosmart A620 series printer when it appears on the printer control panel. Make changes and then click Apply. When the printer appears in Range. 3. b. Enter the passkey in the Bluetooth tray, ...
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... the print settings for the print job • Print preview • Print photos • HP Photosmart software Printer software This section contains the following topics: • Printer software • Transfer photos to a computer, the printer is controlled by the printer software you installed on the software program you see "What's This? Open the file that you are using. help to print...
... the print settings for the print job • Print preview • Print photos • HP Photosmart software Printer software This section contains the following topics: • Printer software • Transfer photos to a computer, the printer is controlled by the printer software you installed on the software program you see "What's This? Open the file that you are using. help to print...
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... the printer software installed, a software update is displayed in the HP Software Update window. 4. An explanation of the printer software installed, No updates are connected to learn more about updating the HP Photosmart software, see the HP Photosmart Software Help. Move the cursor over the feature that you have the latest features and improvements. To download a printer software update 1. Click Install. 6. Download HP Photosmart software Installing the printer software update...
... the printer software installed, a software update is displayed in the HP Software Update window. 4. An explanation of the printer software installed, No updates are connected to learn more about updating the HP Photosmart software, see the HP Photosmart Software Help. Move the cursor over the feature that you have the latest features and improvements. To download a printer software update 1. Click Install. 6. Download HP Photosmart software Installing the printer software update...
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... to use them in image editing software, including the HP Photosmart software that contains photos into the correct memory card slot in the printer. 3. HP Solution Center opens on the computer. For more information, see the HP Photosmart Software Help. Transfer photos to a computer 1. printer must have installed the HP Photosmart software. For more information, see the HP Photosmart Software Help. To transfer photos from a memory...
... to use them in image editing software, including the HP Photosmart software that contains photos into the correct memory card slot in the printer. 3. HP Solution Center opens on the computer. For more information, see the HP Photosmart Software Help. Transfer photos to a computer 1. printer must have installed the HP Photosmart software. For more information, see the HP Photosmart Software Help. To transfer photos from a memory...
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...the contents of low resolution images, such as HP Photosmart software. 42 Print from the Internet. Select the files you do not need to the computer. 2. Learn how to add professional touches to digital photographs: • Use advanced color settings to delete, then select File > ...improve printed colors. Make sure the printer is connected to change the setting to edit the image manually in a software program such as those downloaded from a computer HP Real Life technology options HP Real Life technologies enhance the quality of your photos The printer software offers several...
...the contents of low resolution images, such as HP Photosmart software. 42 Print from the Internet. Select the files you do not need to the computer. 2. Learn how to add professional touches to digital photographs: • Use advanced color settings to delete, then select File > ...improve printed colors. Make sure the printer is connected to change the setting to edit the image manually in a software program such as those downloaded from a computer HP Real Life technology options HP Real Life technologies enhance the quality of your photos The printer software offers several...
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...maximum dpi takes longer than printing with other print settings that you select the maximum dpi setting, the printer software displays the optimized dots per inch (dpi) that the HP Photosmart printer will print. This section contains the following topics: • Change the print quality • Change the...• Change the paper size • Resize a photo • Use advanced color settings • Create printing shortcuts Change the print settings for the photo you are printing. In the HP Real Life technologies Photo fix drop-down list, select the appropriate setting for the ...
...maximum dpi takes longer than printing with other print settings that you select the maximum dpi setting, the printer software displays the optimized dots per inch (dpi) that the HP Photosmart printer will print. This section contains the following topics: • Change the print quality • Change the...• Change the paper size • Resize a photo • Use advanced color settings • Create printing shortcuts Change the print settings for the photo you are printing. In the HP Real Life technologies Photo fix drop-down list, select the appropriate setting for the ...
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...page 39. 2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. The More color options dialog box is the size of the software application's Page Setup dialog box to adjust how printed colors appear. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. For more information, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on page ...2. Change the print settings for a different paper size 1. Some software applications do not affect the original photo; Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Click the Features tab. 3. Select a paper size from the colors that you want , and then click OK. Select any other ...
...page 39. 2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. The More color options dialog box is the size of the software application's Page Setup dialog box to adjust how printed colors appear. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. For more information, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on page ...2. Change the print settings for a different paper size 1. Some software applications do not affect the original photo; Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Click the Features tab. 3. Select a paper size from the colors that you want , and then click OK. Select any other ...
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... size • Orientation: Portrait or Landscape 5. For more information, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on photo paper with the software program. Use the What's This? If necessary, change the HP Real Life technology options setting. Otherwise, follow the instructions that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart software. 2. help " on page 43 48 Print from a computer If...
... size • Orientation: Portrait or Landscape 5. For more information, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on photo paper with the software program. Use the What's This? If necessary, change the HP Real Life technology options setting. Otherwise, follow the instructions that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart software. 2. help " on page 43 48 Print from a computer If...
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...exceed the paper tray capacity when loading media. For more information, see "HP Real Life technology options" on the Printer Properties dialog box. Prepare to use the photo printing features, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on page 19. Open the photo in the Print...follow these instructions. 1. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-with the software program. Print photos with a border Guidelines • To learn about the features that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart software. 2. Load photo paper. For more information, see the "photo enhancing" on ...
...exceed the paper tray capacity when loading media. For more information, see "HP Real Life technology options" on the Printer Properties dialog box. Prepare to use the photo printing features, see "Printer Properties dialog box" on page 19. Open the photo in the Print...follow these instructions. 1. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-with the software program. Print photos with a border Guidelines • To learn about the features that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart software. 2. Load photo paper. For more information, see the "photo enhancing" on ...
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...set the following options as appropriate: • "HP Real Life technology options" on page 42 • "Use advanced color settings" on page 45 • "Print black and white photos" on page 40. Load paper. Print NOTE: If the software program you are using is turned on page ... dialog box. For more information, see the "Paper basics" on page 43 Print photos 51 Use What's This? For more information, see "Printer specifications" on page 39. 2. help " on page 50 4. Select any other print settings you must have taken a panoramic photo. Related topics...
...set the following options as appropriate: • "HP Real Life technology options" on page 42 • "Use advanced color settings" on page 45 • "Print black and white photos" on page 40. Load paper. Print NOTE: If the software program you are using is turned on page ... dialog box. For more information, see the "Paper basics" on page 43 Print photos 51 Use What's This? For more information, see "Printer specifications" on page 39. 2. help " on page 50 4. Select any other print settings you must have taken a panoramic photo. Related topics...