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... paper for the job 21 Load your paper...21 4 Print from a Bluetooth device What you need for a Bluetooth connection 25 Connect the HP Photosmart A640 series to your Bluetooth device 25 Print photos from a Bluetooth device 26 5 Print without a computer Print from a memory card...27 Supported memory cards 28 Insert a memory card...28 Print...
... paper for the job 21 Load your paper...21 4 Print from a Bluetooth device What you need for a Bluetooth connection 25 Connect the HP Photosmart A640 series to your Bluetooth device 25 Print photos from a Bluetooth device 26 5 Print without a computer Print from a memory card...27 Supported memory cards 28 Insert a memory card...28 Print...
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For more information about the Photosmart printer, see: • Get started • Paper basics • Print without a computer • Print from a computer • Maintenance • Shop for ink supplies • HP support and warranty • Specifications • Regulatory and environmental information HP Photosmart A640 series User Guide 5 1 HP Photosmart A640 series User Guide HP Photosmart A640 series User Guide Welcome to the HP Photosmart A640 series User Guide!
For more information about the Photosmart printer, see: • Get started • Paper basics • Print without a computer • Print from a computer • Maintenance • Shop for ink supplies • HP support and warranty • Specifications • Regulatory and environmental information HP Photosmart A640 series User Guide 5 1 HP Photosmart A640 series User Guide HP Photosmart A640 series User Guide Welcome to the HP Photosmart A640 series User Guide!
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... common tasks using the Photosmart printer and software. • Print borderless photos • Print photos with a border • Load your paper • Insert or replace the print cartridge • Transfer photos to set up the printer, install the Photosmart software, and print a photo. Get started Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A640 series printer. See How to...
... common tasks using the Photosmart printer and software. • Print borderless photos • Print photos with a border • Load your paper • Insert or replace the print cartridge • Transfer photos to set up the printer, install the Photosmart software, and print a photo. Get started Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A640 series printer. See How to...
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...a note of the product 1. Connect the HP Photosmart A640 series to your Bluetooth device • Print photos from a Bluetooth device 25 The Device Address appears, which is turned on Bluetooth wireless technology and HP, go to www.hp.com/go/bluetoothphotoprint. To find out the device...wide range of devices to connect with each other without the clutter of the HP Photosmart A640 series in the Bluetooth Menu. 3. You might need for a Bluetooth connection To connect the HP Photosmart A640 series with a Bluetooth connection, you will need the following topics: • What ...
...a note of the product 1. Connect the HP Photosmart A640 series to your Bluetooth device • Print photos from a Bluetooth device 25 The Device Address appears, which is turned on Bluetooth wireless technology and HP, go to www.hp.com/go/bluetoothphotoprint. To find out the device...wide range of devices to connect with each other without the clutter of the HP Photosmart A640 series in the Bluetooth Menu. 3. You might need for a Bluetooth connection To connect the HP Photosmart A640 series with a Bluetooth connection, you will need the following topics: • What ...
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... Bluetooth. 3. NOTE: Some mobile phones need to be paired with your Bluetooth device for available Bluetooth devices. Print photos from a Bluetooth device The basic procedure for pairing with Bluetooth wireless technology is the same. Send the print job ...for printing from search for specific instructions on adjusting the printer's Bluetooth settings, see the documentation that came with the HP Photosmart before you can print. See the documentation for your Bluetooth device. Select the HP Photosmart A640 series printer when it appears on the Bluetooth radio ❑ ...
... Bluetooth. 3. NOTE: Some mobile phones need to be paired with your Bluetooth device for available Bluetooth devices. Print photos from a Bluetooth device The basic procedure for pairing with Bluetooth wireless technology is the same. Send the print job ...for printing from search for specific instructions on adjusting the printer's Bluetooth settings, see the documentation that came with the HP Photosmart before you can print. See the documentation for your Bluetooth device. Select the HP Photosmart A640 series printer when it appears on the Bluetooth radio ❑ ...
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... users a. This section contains the following topics: • Printer software • Transfer photos to a computer • Enhance your operating system. Print from a computer Print from a computer 49 6 Print from a computer This section describes how to print photos when the HP Photosmart A640 series printer is controlled by the printer software you installed on the computer. NOTE: The path...
... users a. This section contains the following topics: • Printer software • Transfer photos to a computer • Enhance your operating system. Print from a computer Print from a computer 49 6 Print from a computer This section describes how to print photos when the HP Photosmart A640 series printer is controlled by the printer software you installed on the computer. NOTE: The path...
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... you are using. NOTE: You cannot back up photos from a storage device to the other common problems To change the HP Real Life technologies settings 1. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Choose the HP Real Life Technologies pane. 3. Open the file that...card to a memory card. b. b. Follow the steps for the photo you are printing. c. NOTE: The path to delete, and then delete them. Windows users a. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. If a storage device, such as other storage device. 3. Choose ...
... you are using. NOTE: You cannot back up photos from a storage device to the other common problems To change the HP Real Life technologies settings 1. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Choose the HP Real Life Technologies pane. 3. Open the file that...card to a memory card. b. b. Follow the steps for the photo you are printing. c. NOTE: The path to delete, and then delete them. Windows users a. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. If a storage device, such as other storage device. 3. Choose ...
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... paper type • Change the paper size Change the print quality Choose the print quality and speed to print. 2. Follow the steps for your photo printing. b. Click Properties or Preferences. Choose File, and then choose Print. b. Print from a computer 52 Print from a computer. Open the ... the best balance between high quality and speed and can vary depending on the software program you are using. c. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. 3. In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the type of paper that you have loaded. 4. To select a print ...
... paper type • Change the paper size Change the print quality Choose the print quality and speed to print. 2. Follow the steps for your photo printing. b. Click Properties or Preferences. Choose File, and then choose Print. b. Print from a computer 52 Print from a computer. Open the ... the best balance between high quality and speed and can vary depending on the software program you are using. c. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. 3. In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the type of paper that you have loaded. 4. To select a print ...
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...Mac users a. c. NOTE: For borderless printing, select a paper size, and then click the Borderless check box. c. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. c. Select File, and then select Print. Choose File, and then choose Print. Print from a computer Change the print settings for your...Size drop-down list, select the type of paper that matches the media you want to print. 2. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. NOTE: The path to print. 2. Change the paper size For best results, always select the specific paper size that...
...Mac users a. c. NOTE: For borderless printing, select a paper size, and then click the Borderless check box. c. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. c. Select File, and then select Print. Choose File, and then choose Print. Print from a computer Change the print settings for your...Size drop-down list, select the type of paper that matches the media you want to print. 2. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. NOTE: The path to print. 2. Change the paper size For best results, always select the specific paper size that...
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... 6 Print photos This section describes how to print several types of the paper. Verify that the printer is not rippled or curled. • Do not exceed the paper tray capacity when loading media. Follow the steps for current print job. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is...
... 6 Print photos This section describes how to print several types of the paper. Verify that the printer is not rippled or curled. • Do not exceed the paper tray capacity when loading media. Follow the steps for current print job. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is...
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... pane. 5. For more information, see Enhance your photos. • Verify the photo paper you want to make the document completely borderless. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Mac users a. Choose File, and then choose Print. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. c. Uncheck the Borderless check box, if it is turned...
... pane. 5. For more information, see Enhance your photos. • Verify the photo paper you want to make the document completely borderless. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Mac users a. Choose File, and then choose Print. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. c. Uncheck the Borderless check box, if it is turned...
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...Print from a computer 56 Print from a computer To print panoramic photos 1. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is turned on the software program you are using is the selected printer. Also, use the photo printing features, see Load your operating system. Select any other print ...then click the Borderless check box. For more information, see photo enhancing. • Verify that the printer is the selected printer. Otherwise, follow the instructions that you are using . Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is not rippled or curled. • Do not exceed...
...Print from a computer 56 Print from a computer To print panoramic photos 1. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is turned on the software program you are using is the selected printer. Also, use the photo printing features, see Load your operating system. Select any other print ...then click the Borderless check box. For more information, see photo enhancing. • Verify that the printer is the selected printer. Otherwise, follow the instructions that you are using . Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is not rippled or curled. • Do not exceed...
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...you want to print. 4. Windows users a. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. NOTE: The path to be expected and does not indicate a problem. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. In the Paper Type drop-down list, and then select ...OK (Windows) or Print (Mac OS). Print from a computer Print photos 57 Open the file that you are using. For more information, see Load your operating system. b. For more information, see Printer specifications. • Print quality decreases when printing on plain paper such ...
...you want to print. 4. Windows users a. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. NOTE: The path to be expected and does not indicate a problem. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. In the Paper Type drop-down list, and then select ...OK (Windows) or Print (Mac OS). Print from a computer Print photos 57 Open the file that you are using. For more information, see Load your operating system. b. For more information, see Printer specifications. • Print quality decreases when printing on plain paper such ...
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...HP Photosmart A640 series is available in first. Close the print cartridge door. 7. To view print cartridge ordering information and order cartridges online 1. b. To order HP papers and other supplies, go to your product, and then click one of charge. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is the selected printer... the prompts to the Printer Properties dialog box can order print cartridges online. Push the cartridge until it snaps into the cradle so the copper-colored contacts go to www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/ environment/recycle/inkjet.html. Select Print from...
...HP Photosmart A640 series is available in first. Close the print cartridge door. 7. To view print cartridge ordering information and order cartridges online 1. b. To order HP papers and other supplies, go to your product, and then click one of charge. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is the selected printer... the prompts to the Printer Properties dialog box can order print cartridges online. Push the cartridge until it snaps into the cradle so the copper-colored contacts go to www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/ environment/recycle/inkjet.html. Select Print from...
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... I have already successfully installed the software. • I want to attach the printer to my computer to transfer photos only, but the software installation program keeps appearing The installation failed Try the following solutions to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A640 series > Uninstall. Troubleshooting 8 Troubleshooting Before contacting HP support, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to resolve...
... I have already successfully installed the software. • I want to attach the printer to my computer to transfer photos only, but the software installation program keeps appearing The installation failed Try the following solutions to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A640 series > Uninstall. Troubleshooting 8 Troubleshooting Before contacting HP support, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to resolve...
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...did not solve the issue, try the next solution. If the folder does not appear in the HP folder of the Windows Start menu. Make sure Off is disabled. Turn the printer off and then back on • Solution 4: Make a drive letter available Solution 1: Start ... printer back on the printer screen. Cause: Autorun is checked. 5. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until the issue is resolved. • Solution 1: Start the installation manually • Solution 2: Make sure Software Install Mode is HP Photosmart A640 series ...
...did not solve the issue, try the next solution. If the folder does not appear in the HP folder of the Windows Start menu. Make sure Off is disabled. Turn the printer off and then back on • Solution 4: Make a drive letter available Solution 1: Start ... printer back on the printer screen. Cause: Autorun is checked. 5. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until the issue is resolved. • Solution 1: Start the installation manually • Solution 2: Make sure Software Install Mode is HP Photosmart A640 series ...
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... back into the printer. 5. The document or photo did not print using . b. Plug the power cord back into the USB port on . 8. c. Cause: The printer default settings may be different than those in the cable between the computer and printer. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected...
... back into the printer. 5. The document or photo did not print using . b. Plug the power cord back into the USB port on . 8. c. Cause: The printer default settings may be different than those in the cable between the computer and printer. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected...
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...Print. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is in the unlocked position. b. c. For more information, see Setup Menu. 2. Touch On to print. 4. Click the Borderless check box to the Printer Properties dialog box can ...HP Photosmart A640 series is turned on borderless printing when printing from the computer to display the Setup menu. Cause: The borderless printing option may be turned off. Touch Preferences. 3. c. Touch Borderless. 4. NOTE: The path to select it is the selected printer. Choose the Printer Features pane. 5. Could not save photos...
...Print. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is in the unlocked position. b. c. For more information, see Setup Menu. 2. Touch On to print. 4. Click the Borderless check box to the Printer Properties dialog box can ...HP Photosmart A640 series is turned on borderless printing when printing from the computer to display the Setup menu. Cause: The borderless printing option may be turned off. Touch Preferences. 3. c. Touch Borderless. 4. NOTE: The path to select it is the selected printer. Choose the Printer Features pane. 5. Could not save photos...
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...in English only. Follow the steps for ink supplies 79 Windows users a. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. 3. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. 9 Shop for information about purchasing print cartridges. If it is not supported in any... application that came with the HP Photosmart. Select File, and then select Print. NOTE: At this time, some ...
...in English only. Follow the steps for ink supplies 79 Windows users a. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. 3. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. 9 Shop for information about purchasing print cartridges. If it is not supported in any... application that came with the HP Photosmart. Select File, and then select Print. NOTE: At this time, some ...
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... Number. Regulatory and environmental information 12 Regulatory and environmental information The following regulatory and environmental information applies to the HP Photosmart A640 series printers. • Regulatory notices • Environmental product stewardship program • EU Declaration of Conformity Regulatory notices The following... regulatory notices apply to users in Japan about power cord • Notice to the HP Photosmart A640 series printers. • Regulatory model identification number • FCC statement • VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for your product is...
... Number. Regulatory and environmental information 12 Regulatory and environmental information The following regulatory and environmental information applies to the HP Photosmart A640 series printers. • Regulatory notices • Environmental product stewardship program • EU Declaration of Conformity Regulatory notices The following... regulatory notices apply to users in Japan about power cord • Notice to the HP Photosmart A640 series printers. • Regulatory model identification number • FCC statement • VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for your product is...