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... more information...7 The HP Photosmart at a glance 8 Control panel buttons and indicator lights 10 The touch screen and stylus...10 Use the touch screen...11 Use the stylus...11 Photosmart Express Menu 13 The quick touch frame...13 Thumbnail view and 1-up view 15 Photo icons...16 Setup Menu... 4 Print without a computer Print from a memory card...27 Supported memory cards 28 Insert a memory card...28 Print photos from a memory card 29 Remove a memory card...32 Save photos from a memory card to another device 32 Print from a PictBridge-certified camera or device 32 Print from a Bluetooth...
... more information...7 The HP Photosmart at a glance 8 Control panel buttons and indicator lights 10 The touch screen and stylus...10 Use the touch screen...11 Use the stylus...11 Photosmart Express Menu 13 The quick touch frame...13 Thumbnail view and 1-up view 15 Photo icons...16 Setup Menu... 4 Print without a computer Print from a memory card...27 Supported memory cards 28 Insert a memory card...28 Print photos from a memory card 29 Remove a memory card...32 Save photos from a memory card to another device 32 Print from a PictBridge-certified camera or device 32 Print from a Bluetooth...
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...the paper type...53 Change the paper size...53 Print photos...54 Print borderless photos...54 Print photos with a border 55 Print postcards...56 Print panoramic photos...56 Print on index cards and other small media 57 HP Photosmart software...58 6 Maintenance Align the print cartridge...59 Clean... the print cartridge automatically 59 View estimated ink levels...60 View printer status...60 Insert or replace the ...
...the paper type...53 Change the paper size...53 Print photos...54 Print borderless photos...54 Print photos with a border 55 Print postcards...56 Print panoramic photos...56 Print on index cards and other small media 57 HP Photosmart software...58 6 Maintenance Align the print cartridge...59 Clean... the print cartridge automatically 59 View estimated ink levels...60 View printer status...60 Insert or replace the ...
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1 HP Photosmart A630 series User Guide HP Photosmart A630 series User Guide Welcome to the HP Photosmart A630 series User Guide! For more information about the HP Photosmart printer, see: • "Get started" on page 7 • "Paper basics" on page 23 • "Print without a computer" on page 27 • "Print from a computer" on page ...
1 HP Photosmart A630 series User Guide HP Photosmart A630 series User Guide Welcome to the HP Photosmart A630 series User Guide! For more information about the HP Photosmart printer, see: • "Get started" on page 7 • "Paper basics" on page 23 • "Print without a computer" on page 27 • "Print from a computer" on page ...
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...the features of the following links to get more information on how to perform creative and common tasks using the HP Photosmart printer and software. • "Print borderless photos" on page 54 • "Print photos with a border" on page 55 • "Print postcards" on page 56 • "Load your ...paper jam" on page 80 • "Insert or replace the print cartridge" on page 60 • "Transfer photos to set up the printer, install the HP Photosmart software, and print a photo. Read this document first. This document may be called Quick Start Guide or Setup Guide, depending on page 49...
...the features of the following links to get more information on how to perform creative and common tasks using the HP Photosmart printer and software. • "Print borderless photos" on page 54 • "Print photos with a border" on page 55 • "Print postcards" on page 56 • "Load your ...paper jam" on page 80 • "Insert or replace the print cartridge" on page 60 • "Transfer photos to set up the printer, install the HP Photosmart software, and print a photo. Read this document first. This document may be called Quick Start Guide or Setup Guide, depending on page 49...
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... current paper to insert or remove the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge. The input tray opens automatically when you open ): The printer deposits prints here. Chapter 2 (continued) www.hp.com/support Help from your device and contains additional information on the printer screen to support paper. The HP Photosmart at a glance Figure 2-1 Front and rear views...
... current paper to insert or remove the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge. The input tray opens automatically when you open ): The printer deposits prints here. Chapter 2 (continued) www.hp.com/support Help from your device and contains additional information on the printer screen to support paper. The HP Photosmart at a glance Figure 2-1 Front and rear views...
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...printer to insert the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery. You can preview photos, make selections from the printer menu, and more information, see "Optional accessories" on the bottom of fire, use only the HP Internal Battery for HP Compact Photo Printers. Internal battery: The HP Photosmart Internal Battery (optional). WARNING! The HP Photosmart at a glance 9 Printer... separately. Internal battery compartment: Insert the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery here. Battery compartment button: Slide this button to carry the printer. For more from this cover on page 20...
...printer to insert the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery. You can preview photos, make selections from the printer menu, and more information, see "Optional accessories" on the bottom of fire, use only the HP Internal Battery for HP Compact Photo Printers. Internal battery: The HP Photosmart Internal Battery (optional). WARNING! The HP Photosmart at a glance 9 Printer... separately. Internal battery compartment: Insert the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery here. Battery compartment button: Slide this button to carry the printer. For more from this cover on page 20...
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... remains lit after a memory card is correctly inserted or when a supported device is communicating with the printer. • Use the touch screen • Use the stylus • Photosmart Express Menu • The quick touch frame • Thumbnail view and 1-up view • Photo icons 10 Get started Get started It flashes when the...
... remains lit after a memory card is correctly inserted or when a supported device is communicating with the printer. • Use the touch screen • Use the stylus • Photosmart Express Menu • The quick touch frame • Thumbnail view and 1-up view • Photo icons 10 Get started Get started It flashes when the...
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.... The quick touch frame The quick touch frame borders the photo viewing area of ink estimated to be remaining in the Photosmart Express menu when you insert a memory card or touch the Home icon on the printer touch screen. For more information on the quick touch frame... greeting cards, design gallery, etc) for your favorite photos as a slide show on the quick touch frame. Photosmart Express Menu The following options are available in the print cartridge. 2 Battery status: Indicates how much charge remains on the optional printer battery, if installed. 3 Setup icon: Touch to another...
.... The quick touch frame The quick touch frame borders the photo viewing area of ink estimated to be remaining in the Photosmart Express menu when you insert a memory card or touch the Home icon on the printer touch screen. For more information on the quick touch frame... greeting cards, design gallery, etc) for your favorite photos as a slide show on the quick touch frame. Photosmart Express Menu The following options are available in the print cartridge. 2 Battery status: Indicates how much charge remains on the optional printer battery, if installed. 3 Setup icon: Touch to another...
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... 2 3 4 5 Description Home: Touch to the previous menu or view. Back: Touch to return to access the Photosmart Express menu. Also, only the buttons relevant to navigate through your photos quickly. Get started 14 Get started Quick Scroll: Touch to stop a print action. Arrows: Touch to the current mode ...or task will be lit. Chapter 2 NOTE: The quick touch frame buttons are visible only when the printer is turned on and you scroll through photos or Create menus. Cancel: Touch to get a scroll bar that helps you have made a selection from the...
... 2 3 4 5 Description Home: Touch to the previous menu or view. Back: Touch to return to access the Photosmart Express menu. Also, only the buttons relevant to navigate through your photos quickly. Get started 14 Get started Quick Scroll: Touch to stop a print action. Arrows: Touch to the current mode ...or task will be lit. Chapter 2 NOTE: The quick touch frame buttons are visible only when the printer is turned on and you scroll through photos or Create menus. Cancel: Touch to get a scroll bar that helps you have made a selection from the...
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...to scroll through your photos. Touch Home on the quick touch frame to return to the Photosmart Express menu, if necessary. 3. A Thumbnail view B 1-up view 1 Arrow keys 2 Number of photos selected 3 Current photo number of the total number of photos present on the Photosmart Express menu. 4. Touch... View and Print on page 27. 2. This will open the photos on your memory card in thumbnail view or 1-up view. Thumbnail ...
...to scroll through your photos. Touch Home on the quick touch frame to return to the Photosmart Express menu, if necessary. 3. A Thumbnail view B 1-up view 1 Arrow keys 2 Number of photos selected 3 Current photo number of the total number of photos present on the Photosmart Express menu. 4. Touch... View and Print on page 27. 2. This will open the photos on your memory card in thumbnail view or 1-up view. Thumbnail ...
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Get started Setup Menu 17 Touch Home on the Photosmart Express menu to open the options under that are not accessible are dimmed. To use the setup menu 1. The current menu option is indicated by a check mark. Options that menu. Touch the Setup icon on the quick touch frame to return to navigate through the menus. 1 Setup icon 3. Touch a menu name to use the Setup Menu. How to use the Setup Menu This section describes how to open the Setup Menu, and then touch the scroll arrows to the Photosmart Express menu, if necessary. 2.
Get started Setup Menu 17 Touch Home on the Photosmart Express menu to open the options under that are not accessible are dimmed. To use the setup menu 1. The current menu option is indicated by a check mark. Options that menu. Touch the Setup icon on the quick touch frame to return to navigate through the menus. 1 Setup icon 3. Touch a menu name to use the Setup Menu. How to use the Setup Menu This section describes how to open the Setup Menu, and then touch the scroll arrows to the Photosmart Express menu, if necessary. 2.
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...information, see "Software installation" on the printer screen. Also select Off if you want to connect the printer to your computer to transfer photos only, and do not want to install the software and print from what is on, the printer displays sample images a user can edit ...Touch to change the software install mode. Figure 2-7 HP Bluetooth® Wireless Printer Adapter 20 Get started The HP Photosmart internal battery lets you go. Select Off if you connect the printer to a computer with the HP Wireless Printing Upgrade Kit or an HP Jet Direct box. Chapter 2 • Software Install...
...information, see "Software installation" on the printer screen. Also select Off if you want to connect the printer to your computer to transfer photos only, and do not want to install the software and print from what is on, the printer displays sample images a user can edit ...Touch to change the software install mode. Figure 2-7 HP Bluetooth® Wireless Printer Adapter 20 Get started The HP Photosmart internal battery lets you go. Select Off if you connect the printer to a computer with the HP Wireless Printing Upgrade Kit or an HP Jet Direct box. Chapter 2 • Software Install...
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To purchase accessories, go . Figure 2-8 HP Photosmart Carrying Case The lightweight, durable HP Photosmart Carrying Case holds and protects everything needed for hassle-free printing on the front of the printer, and lets you use Bluetooth wireless technology for printing. The HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter goes into the camera port on the go to: • www.hpshopping.com (U.S.) • www.hpshopping.ca (Canada) • www.hp.com/eur/hpoptions (Europe) • www.hp.com (All other countries/regions) Get started Optional accessories 21
To purchase accessories, go . Figure 2-8 HP Photosmart Carrying Case The lightweight, durable HP Photosmart Carrying Case holds and protects everything needed for hassle-free printing on the front of the printer, and lets you use Bluetooth wireless technology for printing. The HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter goes into the camera port on the go to: • www.hpshopping.com (U.S.) • www.hpshopping.ca (Canada) • www.hp.com/eur/hpoptions (Europe) • www.hp.com (All other countries/regions) Get started Optional accessories 21
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... points toward you • Metal contacts face down 28 Print without a computer Memory card CompactFlash How to insert the card into the printer • Angled corner is on the right • Metal contacts face down • If you are using a Memory Stick Duo...unsupported memory cards may damage the memory card and the printer. Print without a computer Chapter 4 Supported memory cards The HP Photosmart printer can read a variety of card points toward the printer • Edge with metal pinholes goes into the printer first MultiMediaCard • Angled corner is on the right ...
... points toward you • Metal contacts face down 28 Print without a computer Memory card CompactFlash How to insert the card into the printer • Angled corner is on the right • Metal contacts face down • If you are using a Memory Stick Duo...unsupported memory cards may damage the memory card and the printer. Print without a computer Chapter 4 Supported memory cards The HP Photosmart printer can read a variety of card points toward the printer • Edge with metal pinholes goes into the printer first MultiMediaCard • Angled corner is on the right ...
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... before you leave the printed surface of the same photo, and so on the screen. However, HP recommends that you stack them with other photos or place them in 1-up view, or you will get a preview image on . Touch a photo you wish to finish printing. Touch Home on the...is set to browse through the photos on the quick touch frame to return to select the photo. You can continue to On, you can be handled immediately after printing to allow the colors to the Photosmart Express menu, if necessary. 2. Print without a computer Print photos from a memory card This section...
... before you leave the printed surface of the same photo, and so on the screen. However, HP recommends that you stack them with other photos or place them in 1-up view, or you will get a preview image on . Touch a photo you wish to finish printing. Touch Home on the...is set to browse through the photos on the quick touch frame to return to select the photo. You can continue to On, you can be handled immediately after printing to allow the colors to the Photosmart Express menu, if necessary. 2. Print without a computer Print photos from a memory card This section...
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...is deleted from all photos on the inserted memory card. 3. To print all photos ▲ In thumbnail view, touch Select All and then Deselect All. b. Touch the photo again to the thumbnail view, touch . 6. Touch Yes to print. Touch the arrow keys to the Photosmart Express menu, if ...necessary. 2. Touch Home on the quick touch frame to return to browse through the photos on the inserted memory card. 30 Print without a computer 1 Number of the same photo, touch the up view, if necessary. Touch ...
...is deleted from all photos on the inserted memory card. 3. To print all photos ▲ In thumbnail view, touch Select All and then Deselect All. b. Touch the photo again to the thumbnail view, touch . 6. Touch Yes to print. Touch the arrow keys to the Photosmart Express menu, if ...necessary. 2. Touch Home on the quick touch frame to return to browse through the photos on the inserted memory card. 30 Print without a computer 1 Number of the same photo, touch the up view, if necessary. Touch ...
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...) provides information to the printer about photos preselected on the camera for photos on the quick touch frame while printing is occurring. While printing is selected it will prompt you want to the Photosmart Express menu, if necessary. 2. To cancel printing To cancel the photo currently being printed, or to Photo Layouts using the arrow keys...
...) provides information to the printer about photos preselected on the camera for photos on the quick touch frame while printing is occurring. While printing is selected it will prompt you want to the Photosmart Express menu, if necessary. 2. To cancel printing To cancel the photo currently being printed, or to Photo Layouts using the arrow keys...
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... same. If you must first install the printer software using Bluetooth wireless technology, you already selected photos for your photos. Select No to the camera port on a digital camera for available Bluetooth printers. 3. Connect the optional Bluetooth adapter to bypass printing pre-selected photos. Select the HP Photosmart A630 series printer when it appears on configuring your computer...
... same. If you must first install the printer software using Bluetooth wireless technology, you already selected photos for your photos. Select No to the camera port on a digital camera for available Bluetooth printers. 3. Connect the optional Bluetooth adapter to bypass printing pre-selected photos. Select the HP Photosmart A630 series printer when it appears on configuring your computer...
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For more elaborate projects and save them for future printing! • Create icon: Touch this icon on the Photosmart Express menu to: ◦ Apply a single creative feature to a photo ◦ Print one copy of a creative project ◦ Save a creative project to your memory card Use this ...Choose the best path: 1 View and Print icon 2 Create icon • View and Print icon: Touch this icon, select a photo, and then touch Create to: ◦ Apply multiple creative features to a single photo ◦ Print multiple copies of a creative project Use this path to create more information on...
For more elaborate projects and save them for future printing! • Create icon: Touch this icon on the Photosmart Express menu to: ◦ Apply a single creative feature to a photo ◦ Print one copy of a creative project ◦ Save a creative project to your memory card Use this ...Choose the best path: 1 View and Print icon 2 Create icon • View and Print icon: Touch this icon, select a photo, and then touch Create to: ◦ Apply multiple creative features to a single photo ◦ Print multiple copies of a creative project Use this path to create more information on...
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...Print or Create on the touch screen. If you selected View and Print, navigate to the photo you chose to save them to the card. Touch the desired frame. 7. Touch Home on the Photosmart Express menu. Use the onscreen arrows to navigate to Card option will only appear if you are... deleted, unless you wish to edit, and then touch Create when viewing a photo in 1-up view. 4. Once you remove the memory card or turn off the printer, the frame(s) are finished...
...Print or Create on the touch screen. If you selected View and Print, navigate to the photo you chose to save them to the card. Touch the desired frame. 7. Touch Home on the Photosmart Express menu. Use the onscreen arrows to navigate to Card option will only appear if you are... deleted, unless you wish to edit, and then touch Create when viewing a photo in 1-up view. 4. Once you remove the memory card or turn off the printer, the frame(s) are finished...