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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 ... Printing and hardware issues 18 Insert or replace the print cartridge 20 Find more information...21 HP support...21 Regulatory model identification number SDGOA-0702 22 HP Warranty ...23 Printer specifications...24 4 HP Photosmart A620 series Basics Guide
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 ... Printing and hardware issues 18 Insert or replace the print cartridge 20 Find more information...21 HP support...21 Regulatory model identification number SDGOA-0702 22 HP Warranty ...23 Printer specifications...24 4 HP Photosmart A620 series Basics Guide
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...viewing area of your touch screen, reducing image quality and input accuracy. Use the touch screen Use a finger on the touch screen for most operations, such as photo navigation, printing, making selections in the printer menus, or touching the onscreen icons in the Preferences menu. Some ...are not visible when the functions they represent are displayed only when the printer is designed primarily for each button press. The quick touch frame NOTE: The quick touch frame icons are unavailable. 6 HP Photosmart A620 series Basics Guide Status light: Flashing if there is an error...
...viewing area of your touch screen, reducing image quality and input accuracy. Use the touch screen Use a finger on the touch screen for most operations, such as photo navigation, printing, making selections in the printer menus, or touching the onscreen icons in the Preferences menu. Some ...are not visible when the functions they represent are displayed only when the printer is designed primarily for each button press. The quick touch frame NOTE: The quick touch frame icons are unavailable. 6 HP Photosmart A620 series Basics Guide Status light: Flashing if there is an error...
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To exit a menu, touch the icon on the quick touch frame to open the printer menus, and then press the scroll arrows to scroll through the menus. 2. To use the printer menus Label 1 2 3 Description Menu name: The name of the current menu appears here. Menu options ...to perform the operation it or to open it indicates. 4. English Chapter 1 How to use the printer menus 1. Menu option: The options available in the printer menus, see the electronic Help. 10 HP Photosmart A620 series Basics Guide For detailed information on all the options in the current menu appear ...
To exit a menu, touch the icon on the quick touch frame to open the printer menus, and then press the scroll arrows to scroll through the menus. 2. To use the printer menus Label 1 2 3 Description Menu name: The name of the current menu appears here. Menu options ...to perform the operation it or to open it indicates. 4. English Chapter 1 How to use the printer menus 1. Menu option: The options available in the printer menus, see the electronic Help. 10 HP Photosmart A620 series Basics Guide For detailed information on all the options in the current menu appear ...
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... not appear, locate the setup.exe file on the back) to your computer, you must install the HP Photosmart software and connect the USB cable from the printer (using the USB port on the CD-ROM drive and double-click it separately. When prompted, connect one end... 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 When the Congratulations screen appears, the printer, and connect the other end to the USB port on the back of the screen to the ...
... not appear, locate the setup.exe file on the back) to your computer, you must install the HP Photosmart software and connect the USB cable from the printer (using the USB port on the CD-ROM drive and double-click it separately. When prompted, connect one end... 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 When the Congratulations screen appears, the printer, and connect the other end to the USB port on the back of the screen to the ...
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... is displayed. Figure 3-4 Add captions to photos • The Clip Art creative option lets you add clip art to the current photo by using an touch screen keyboard. Chapter 3 English Figure 3-3 Apply special effects to photos • The Caption creative option lets you add text (24...keyboard is in the language set for the text. You can select from several categories, including: Seasonal, Kids, General, and Special. 16 HP Photosmart A620 series Basics Guide Figure 3-5 Add clip art to photos • The Albums creative option lets you add photos to photo album books. ...
... is displayed. Figure 3-4 Add captions to photos • The Clip Art creative option lets you add clip art to the current photo by using an touch screen keyboard. Chapter 3 English Figure 3-3 Apply special effects to photos • The Caption creative option lets you add text (24...keyboard is in the language set for the text. You can select from several categories, including: Seasonal, Kids, General, and Special. 16 HP Photosmart A620 series Basics Guide Figure 3-5 Add clip art to photos • The Albums creative option lets you add photos to photo album books. ...
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...the stylus The printout did not appear • Printing is very slow • The printer is plugged in length. English 4 Troubleshooting and support Before contacting HP support, read this section for the HP Photosmart A620 series printer. • Printing and hardware issues • Insert or replace the print cartridge •...the paper did not come part way through the front of the printer, gently pull the paper towards you begin, make sure: • All the cable connections between the printer and computer are secure. • You are using a USB cable 3 meters (10 feet) or less in , ...
...the stylus The printout did not appear • Printing is very slow • The printer is plugged in length. English 4 Troubleshooting and support Before contacting HP support, read this section for the HP Photosmart A620 series printer. • Printing and hardware issues • Insert or replace the print cartridge •...the paper did not come part way through the front of the printer, gently pull the paper towards you begin, make sure: • All the cable connections between the printer and computer are secure. • You are using a USB cable 3 meters (10 feet) or less in , ...
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...the country/region you are using the correct print cartridges. HP Vivera Inks are visiting complies with the power requirements and power cord of the printer. • Check that is used in the printing process in a number of the printer. 20 HP Photosmart A620 series Basics Guide To... lost the stylus Solution: If the printer is still under warranty, call HP support for a replacement stylus, or purchase any stylus approved for use any sharp object as a stylus. Use the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge to the touch screen, never use on and you install all retail print...
...the country/region you are using the correct print cartridges. HP Vivera Inks are visiting complies with the power requirements and power cord of the printer. • Check that is used in the printing process in a number of the printer. 20 HP Photosmart A620 series Basics Guide To... lost the stylus Solution: If the printer is still under warranty, call HP support for a replacement stylus, or purchase any stylus approved for use any sharp object as a stylus. Use the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge to the touch screen, never use on and you install all retail print...
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... print cartridge door. It is available to use the printer without connecting it snaps into the cradle so the copper-colored contacts go to qualified online support specialists • Software and driver updates for the HP Photosmart • Valuable HP Photosmart and troubleshooting information for more information 21 The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is the document you are...
... print cartridge door. It is available to use the printer without connecting it snaps into the cradle so the copper-colored contacts go to qualified online support specialists • Software and driver updates for the HP Photosmart • Valuable HP Photosmart and troubleshooting information for more information 21 The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is the document you are...
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... series Help 5 2 Get started How do I? ...7 Find more information ...8 The HP Photosmart at a glance 9 Control panel buttons and indicator lights 10 The touch screen and stylus ...11 Use the touch screen ...11 Use the stylus ...13 Printer menus ...13 How to use the printer menus 14 The menus ...15 3 Paper basics Choose the best paper for the...
... series Help 5 2 Get started How do I? ...7 Find more information ...8 The HP Photosmart at a glance 9 Control panel buttons and indicator lights 10 The touch screen and stylus ...11 Use the touch screen ...11 Use the stylus ...13 Printer menus ...13 How to use the printer menus 14 The menus ...15 3 Paper basics Choose the best paper for the...
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...photo files from a computer Printer software ...39 Printer Properties dialog box 39 ...What's This? Get creative ...27 Draw on index cards and other files from a memory card 42 Enhance your photos ...42 HP... Real Life technology options 42 Maximum dpi ...43 Change the print settings for 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......30 Create albums ...31 Use Design Gallery ...32 Create and... Enhance or edit your photos ...35 Use Photo Fix ...35 Crop a photo...
...photo files from a computer Printer software ...39 Printer Properties dialog box 39 ...What's This? Get creative ...27 Draw on index cards and other files from a memory card 42 Enhance your photos ...42 HP... Real Life technology options 42 Maximum dpi ...43 Change the print settings for 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......30 Create albums ...31 Use Design Gallery ...32 Create and... Enhance or edit your photos ...35 Use Photo Fix ...35 Crop a photo...
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...; How do I? • Find more information on how to perform creative and common tasks using the HP Photosmart printer and software. Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A620 series printer. Print photos • "Print borderless photos" on page 47 • "Print photos with... 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? 2 Get started 7 Click any of the following links...
...; How do I? • Find more information on how to perform creative and common tasks using the HP Photosmart printer and software. Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A620 series printer. Print photos • "Print borderless photos" on page 47 • "Print photos with... 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? 2 Get started 7 Click any of the following links...
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... contains troubleshooting information. Chapter 2 Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A620 series printer comes with or without connecting it to set up the printer, install the HP Photosmart software, and print a photo. 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...
... contains troubleshooting information. Chapter 2 Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A620 series printer comes with or without connecting it to set up the printer, install the HP Photosmart software, and print a photo. 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...
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...using the supplied USB cable here. USB port: Connect the printer to position the paper properly. Handle: Extend to adjust the viewing angle. Printer screen: Lift up to carry the printer. You can preview photos, make selections from the printer menu, and more from this screen. Power cord connection: Connect the power cord here. The HP Photosmart...door: Open to support paper. The input tray opens automatically when you open ): The printer deposits prints here. Input tray extension: Pull out to insert or remove the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge. Open the output tray first.
...using the supplied USB cable here. USB port: Connect the printer to position the paper properly. Handle: Extend to adjust the viewing angle. Printer screen: Lift up to carry the printer. You can preview photos, make selections from the printer menu, and more from this screen. Power cord connection: Connect the power cord here. The HP Photosmart...door: Open to support paper. The input tray opens automatically when you open ): The printer deposits prints here. Input tray extension: Pull out to insert or remove the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge. Open the output tray first.
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... you can help in Preferences. • Photo printing tips: Touch to read how to turn this if colors in the Bluetooth menu to their default values. • Photosmart Share (Instant Share): Touch to reset the help with family and friends. Cartridge • Align cartridge: Touch... Yes in troubleshooting problems. • Print sample page: Touch to print a sample page useful for checking the print quality of other devices with Bluetooth wireless technology to enter the printer passkey. • Reset Bluetooth options: Select to reset all items in the printouts are ...
... you can help in Preferences. • Photo printing tips: Touch to read how to turn this if colors in the Bluetooth menu to their default values. • Photosmart Share (Instant Share): Touch to reset the help with family and friends. Cartridge • Align cartridge: Touch... Yes in troubleshooting problems. • Print sample page: Touch to print a sample page useful for checking the print quality of other devices with Bluetooth wireless technology to enter the printer passkey. • Reset Bluetooth options: Select to reset all items in the printouts are ...
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... in the following table and use the instructions to insert the memory card • Front label faces up, and if the label has an arrow, the arrow points toward the printer • Edge with SD adapter CAUTION: Using unsupported memory cards may damage ...the memory card and the printer. Insert a memory card Find your memory card in a variety of storage capacities. • CompactFlash Type I and II Memory Stick Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard (MMC) Supported memory cards The HP Photosmart printer...
... in the following table and use the instructions to insert the memory card • Front label faces up, and if the label has an arrow, the arrow points toward the printer • Edge with SD adapter CAUTION: Using unsupported memory cards may damage ...the memory card and the printer. Insert a memory card Find your memory card in a variety of storage capacities. • CompactFlash Type I and II Memory Stick Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard (MMC) Supported memory cards The HP Photosmart printer...
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...use. This section provides Bluetooth instructions using the Widcomm software. NOTE: Before you configure the printer, verify that Bluetooth connectivity functions correctly on the Bluetooth software you want the printer to configure both the printer and your computer. To configure Bluetooth settings on the printer ...users without a computer Connect the optional Bluetooth adapter to the camera port on the printer will be prompted to High, select Yes, then click Next. Select the HP Photosmart A620 series printer when it appears on the device. 4. Send the print job from a Bluetooth ...
...use. This section provides Bluetooth instructions using the Widcomm software. NOTE: Before you configure the printer, verify that Bluetooth connectivity functions correctly on the Bluetooth software you want the printer to configure both the printer and your computer. To configure Bluetooth settings on the printer ...users without a computer Connect the optional Bluetooth adapter to the camera port on the printer will be prompted to High, select Yes, then click Next. Select the HP Photosmart A620 series printer when it appears on the device. 4. Send the print job from a Bluetooth ...
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... job • Print preview • Print photos • HP Photosmart software Printer software This section contains the following topics: • Printer Properties dialog box • What's This? To open the Printer Properties dialog box. help " on the software program you are using. help Use the What's This? The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed. NOTE: The path to...
... job • Print preview • Print photos • HP Photosmart software Printer software This section contains the following topics: • Printer Properties dialog box • What's This? To open the Printer Properties dialog box. help " on the software program you are using. help Use the What's This? The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed. NOTE: The path to...
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...is displayed. 3. If a software update is displayed. 3. Click Install. 6. Download HP Photosmart software Installing the printer software update you download from the HP Web site does not update the HP Photosmart software you have the latest features and improvements. For information about . 2. Move the ...other device You can transfer photos to learn more about updating the HP Photosmart software, see the HP Photosmart Software Help. To use What's This? The HP Software Update window is displayed in the HP Software Update window. • If the computer does not have ...
...is displayed. 3. If a software update is displayed. 3. Click Install. 6. Download HP Photosmart software Installing the printer software update you download from the HP Web site does not update the HP Photosmart software you have the latest features and improvements. For information about . 2. Move the ...other device You can transfer photos to learn more about updating the HP Photosmart software, see the HP Photosmart Software Help. To use What's This? The HP Software Update window is displayed in the HP Software Update window. • If the computer does not have ...
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... Center opens on the computer. printer must have installed the HP Photosmart software. Connect a PictBridge camera to the computer. 2. Make sure the printer is connected to the camera port, or connect another device that came with a USB cable. 2. Drag and drop files from a memory card to use them in the printer. 3. NOTE: E may not be connected...
... Center opens on the computer. printer must have installed the HP Photosmart software. Connect a PictBridge camera to the computer. 2. Make sure the printer is connected to the camera port, or connect another device that came with a USB cable. 2. Drag and drop files from a memory card to use them in the printer. 3. NOTE: E may not be connected...
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... contents of your photos The printer software offers several features to make printing digital photos easier and to improve photo quality: • Use the HP Real Life technology options to change the setting to improve printed colors. Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar, and select HP Photosmart A620 series > Open E. For...
... contents of your photos The printer software offers several features to make printing digital photos easier and to improve photo quality: • Use the HP Real Life technology options to change the setting to improve printed colors. Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar, and select HP Photosmart A620 series > Open E. For...