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Contents 1 HP Photosmart A530 series User Guide 5 2 Get started How do I?...7 Find more information...7 The HP Photosmart at a glance 8 Control panel buttons and indicator lights 9 Printer menus...10 How to use the Printer menu 10 Printer menu options...11 3 Paper ...basics Choose the best paper for the job 13 Load your paper...13 4 Print without a computer Print from a memory card...15 Supported memory cards ...
Contents 1 HP Photosmart A530 series User Guide 5 2 Get started How do I?...7 Find more information...7 The HP Photosmart at a glance 8 Control panel buttons and indicator lights 9 Printer menus...10 How to use the Printer menu 10 Printer menu options...11 3 Paper ...basics Choose the best paper for the job 13 Load your paper...13 4 Print without a computer Print from a memory card...15 Supported memory cards ...
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... poor...48 The photo printed with borders 48 Device messages...49 8 Shop for ink supplies...53 9 HP support and warranty Check the HP support Web site first 55 HP support by phone...55 Phone support period...55 Placing a call...56 After the phone support period 56 Additional warranty options...56 10 Specifications System requirements...57 Printer specifications...57 2
... poor...48 The photo printed with borders 48 Device messages...49 8 Shop for ink supplies...53 9 HP support and warranty Check the HP support Web site first 55 HP support by phone...55 Phone support period...55 Placing a call...56 After the phone support period 56 Additional warranty options...56 10 Specifications System requirements...57 Printer specifications...57 2
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For more information about the HP Photosmart printer, see: • Get started • Paper basics • Print without a computer • Print from a computer • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Shop for ink supplies • HP support and warranty • Specifications • Regulatory and environmental information • Software installation HP Photosmart A530 series User Guide 5 1 HP Photosmart A530 series User Guide Welcome to the HP Photosmart A530 series User Guide!
For more information about the HP Photosmart printer, see: • Get started • Paper basics • Print without a computer • Print from a computer • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Shop for ink supplies • HP support and warranty • Specifications • Regulatory and environmental information • Software installation HP Photosmart A530 series User Guide 5 1 HP Photosmart A530 series User Guide Welcome to the HP Photosmart A530 series User Guide!
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...and print a photo. See How to use the Printer menu for information on how to get more information Your new HP Photosmart A530 series printer comes with a border • Print postcards • Load your paper • Clear a paper jam ...Read this document first. 2 Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A530 series printer. Click any of the printer and contains troubleshooting tips and support information. Find more information • The HP Photosmart at a glance • Control panel buttons and indicator lights • Printer menus...
...and print a photo. See How to use the Printer menu for information on how to get more information Your new HP Photosmart A530 series printer comes with a border • Print postcards • Load your paper • Clear a paper jam ...Read this document first. 2 Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A530 series printer. Click any of the printer and contains troubleshooting tips and support information. Find more information • The HP Photosmart at a glance • Control panel buttons and indicator lights • Printer menus...
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... Web site offers product documentation, technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information. Open the output tray first. USB port: Use this to a computer using a USB cable (purchased separately). Power cord connection: Connect the power cord here. 8 Get started The HP Photosmart at a glance Figure 2-1 Printer parts... Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Description Control panel: Control the basic functions of the printer from the HP Web site. Input tray: Load paper here. The input...
... Web site offers product documentation, technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information. Open the output tray first. USB port: Use this to a computer using a USB cable (purchased separately). Power cord connection: Connect the power cord here. 8 Get started The HP Photosmart at a glance Figure 2-1 Printer parts... Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Description Control panel: Control the basic functions of the printer from the HP Web site. Input tray: Load paper here. The input...
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Memory card and PictBridge light: This light flashes and then remains lit after a memory card is correctly inserted or when a supported device is performing a read, write, or delete operation. The menus, when opened, overlay the current photo on the printer control panel. 10 Get started Printer ...
Memory card and PictBridge light: This light flashes and then remains lit after a memory card is correctly inserted or when a supported device is performing a read, write, or delete operation. The menus, when opened, overlay the current photo on the printer control panel. 10 Get started Printer ...
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Print from a memory card • Remove a memory card Supported memory cards The HP Photosmart printer can select photos while the memory card is in the camera (Digital Print Order Format, or DPOF) or while the memory card is ... card • Print from a PictBridge-certified camera or device • Print from a Bluetooth device • Creative options • Enhance your digital camera's batteries. • Supported memory cards • Print photos from a memory card 15 You can read a variety of storage capacities. • MultiMediaCard (MMC) Mini MMC and mini Transflash cards...
Print from a memory card • Remove a memory card Supported memory cards The HP Photosmart printer can select photos while the memory card is in the camera (Digital Print Order Format, or DPOF) or while the memory card is ... card • Print from a PictBridge-certified camera or device • Print from a Bluetooth device • Creative options • Enhance your digital camera's batteries. • Supported memory cards • Print photos from a memory card 15 You can read a variety of storage capacities. • MultiMediaCard (MMC) Mini MMC and mini Transflash cards...
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...in the input tray. 2. CAUTION: Always use sudsy ammonia. Press Print to highlight Tools, and then press Print. 4. Load a sheet of HP Advanced Photo Paper in a place without temperature extremes. 34 Maintenance Press the Menu button on storing your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric...and print cartridge This section contains information on the printer control panel. 3. Warm or hot water can be helpful if you need to contact HP support. Press or to begin printing a test page. Press the Menu button on a test page can set the ink into the fabric. Print...
...in the input tray. 2. CAUTION: Always use sudsy ammonia. Press Print to highlight Tools, and then press Print. 4. Load a sheet of HP Advanced Photo Paper in a place without temperature extremes. 34 Maintenance Press the Menu button on storing your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric...and print cartridge This section contains information on the printer control panel. 3. Warm or hot water can be helpful if you need to contact HP support. Press or to begin printing a test page. Press the Menu button on a test page can set the ink into the fabric. Print...
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...Windows computer. • The printer does not appear in length. From the Windows Start menu, go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. b. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until the issue is resolved.... virus software Solution: 1. Uninstall the printer software: Windows users a. Follow the onscreen instructions. 7 Troubleshooting Before contacting HP support, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A530 series > Uninstall. Using a longer USB cable may cause errors.
...Windows computer. • The printer does not appear in length. From the Windows Start menu, go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. b. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until the issue is resolved.... virus software Solution: 1. Uninstall the printer software: Windows users a. Follow the onscreen instructions. 7 Troubleshooting Before contacting HP support, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A530 series > Uninstall. Using a longer USB cable may cause errors.
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...work, then there might not be plugged into an incompatible power source. Solution 3: Unplug product and contact support online Solution: Unplug the product from the power outlet. Contact HP support. If you are traveling abroad, make sure the switch is on but it will not turn the product... the On button once (and not quickly) • Solution 3: Unplug product and contact support online Solution 1: Check the power cord Solution: • The printer may be connected to www.hp.com/ support or contact HP support. • If you press the On button too quickly. It might not respond if ...
...work, then there might not be plugged into an incompatible power source. Solution 3: Unplug product and contact support online Solution: Unplug the product from the power outlet. Contact HP support. If you are traveling abroad, make sure the switch is on but it will not turn the product... the On button once (and not quickly) • Solution 3: Unplug product and contact support online Solution 1: Check the power cord Solution: • The printer may be connected to www.hp.com/ support or contact HP support. • If you press the On button too quickly. It might not respond if ...
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If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on the back of the jammed paper to the printer. Cause: The...paper path and will automatically eject the jammed paper. • Press OK to resolve the issue. The printer checks for technical support. Chapter 7 Go to remove it , try the next solution. Solution: Try the following steps to clear the paper jam:...; Remove the paper from the input tray. ◦ Gently pull the jammed paper to : www.hp.com/support. Cause: The product might not be turned off the printer. ◦ Turn on .
If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on the back of the jammed paper to the printer. Cause: The...paper path and will automatically eject the jammed paper. • Press OK to resolve the issue. The printer checks for technical support. Chapter 7 Go to remove it , try the next solution. Solution: Try the following steps to clear the paper jam:...; Remove the paper from the input tray. ◦ Gently pull the jammed paper to : www.hp.com/support. Cause: The product might not be turned off the printer. ◦ Turn on .
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...type for the printer. Replace the print cartridge if necessary. You do not need to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Bluetooth printing problems 47 Use HP Advanced Photo Paper for troubleshooting tips, or go to clean the print cartridge. If this did ...section for best results when printing photos. For more information, see Insert or replace the print cartridge. Bluetooth printing problems Before contacting HP support, read the documentation that is poor. • The photo printed with the side to also read this did not solve the issue...
...type for the printer. Replace the print cartridge if necessary. You do not need to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Bluetooth printing problems 47 Use HP Advanced Photo Paper for troubleshooting tips, or go to clean the print cartridge. If this did ...section for best results when printing photos. For more information, see Insert or replace the print cartridge. Bluetooth printing problems Before contacting HP support, read the documentation that is poor. • The photo printed with the side to also read this did not solve the issue...
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...itself may not be too far from the printer. If this problem. Cause: You may not support borderless printing. 48 Troubleshooting Cause: The photo you are using the optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, make sure the adapter is plugged into the camera port on the .... Solution: Contact the vendor of the printer. The maximum recommended distance between the device with Bluetooth wireless technology, or go to their support Web site to resolve the issue. The light on your device with Bluetooth wireless technology closer to a higher resolution. Chapter 7 My ...
...itself may not be too far from the printer. If this problem. Cause: You may not support borderless printing. 48 Troubleshooting Cause: The photo you are using the optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, make sure the adapter is plugged into the camera port on the .... Solution: Contact the vendor of the printer. The maximum recommended distance between the device with Bluetooth wireless technology, or go to their support Web site to resolve the issue. The light on your device with Bluetooth wireless technology closer to a higher resolution. Chapter 7 My ...
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... The print cartridge is not installed, is installed incorrectly, or is not supported by your document again. 50 Troubleshooting For more information on loading paper. Go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support for more information, see Insert or replace the print cartridge. 3. To...that came with your printer for additional help. Reload new paper in the correct paper tray. Cause: There is compatible with genuine HP products. 2. Try printing your printer's country/region settings. Chapter 7 The print cartridge is a paper jam Solution: Try the ...
... The print cartridge is not installed, is installed incorrectly, or is not supported by your document again. 50 Troubleshooting For more information on loading paper. Go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support for more information, see Insert or replace the print cartridge. 3. To...that came with your printer for additional help. Reload new paper in the correct paper tray. Cause: There is compatible with genuine HP products. 2. Try printing your printer's country/region settings. Chapter 7 The print cartridge is a paper jam Solution: Try the ...
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... site. Follow the steps for your country/region, contact a local HP reseller for information about purchasing print cartridges. Make sure the HP Photosmart A530 series is not supported in English only. Choose File, and then choose Print. If it is the selected printer. 3. Windows users a....are available in all countries/regions. To order HP papers and other supplies, go to select your device and purchase print cartridges. Select File, and then select Print. Mac users a. Make sure the HP Photosmart A530 series is not supported in any application that came with the...
... site. Follow the steps for your country/region, contact a local HP reseller for information about purchasing print cartridges. Make sure the HP Photosmart A530 series is not supported in English only. Choose File, and then choose Print. If it is the selected printer. 3. Windows users a....are available in all countries/regions. To order HP papers and other supplies, go to select your device and purchase print cartridges. Select File, and then select Print. Mac users a. Make sure the HP Photosmart A530 series is not supported in any application that came with the...
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... and expert assistance and includes the following features: • Fast access to qualified online support specialists • Valuable HP Photosmart and troubleshooting information for online support 1. 9 HP support and warranty This section contains the following topics: • Check the HP support Web site first • HP support by phone • Additional warranty options For the full warranty statement, see the...
... and expert assistance and includes the following features: • Fast access to qualified online support specialists • Valuable HP Photosmart and troubleshooting information for online support 1. 9 HP support and warranty This section contains the following topics: • Check the HP support Web site first • HP support by phone • Additional warranty options For the full warranty statement, see the...
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... the front of the device) • Device serial number (located on the back or bottom of the computer and the HP Photosmart. Go to www.hp.com/support, select your country/region and language, then explore the services and warranty area for information about the time that this situation...add any new hardware or software to your computer at additional costs. After the phone support period After the phone support period, help is available from HP at the HP online support Web site: www.hp.com/support. Additional warranty options Extended service plans are in front of the device) • ...
... the front of the device) • Device serial number (located on the back or bottom of the computer and the HP Photosmart. Go to www.hp.com/support, select your country/region and language, then explore the services and warranty area for information about the time that this situation...add any new hardware or software to your computer at additional costs. After the phone support period After the phone support period, help is available from HP at the HP online support Web site: www.hp.com/support. Additional warranty options Extended service plans are in front of the device) • ...
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10 Specifications This section lists the minimum system requirements for installing the HP Photosmart software, and provides selected printer specifications. • System requirements • Printer specifications System requirements Operating System Windows XP Home, XP Professional, x64 Edition...Pentium® II, Celeron®, or compatible processor, 233 MHz (Pentium III, 300 MHz or higher recommended) • x64 Edition: Pentium 4 with Intel EM64T support • Vista: 800 MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit processor (1 GHz or higher recommended) • Mac OS: PowerPC G3 or greater, or Intel...
10 Specifications This section lists the minimum system requirements for installing the HP Photosmart software, and provides selected printer specifications. • System requirements • Printer specifications System requirements Operating System Windows XP Home, XP Professional, x64 Edition...Pentium® II, Celeron®, or compatible processor, 233 MHz (Pentium III, 300 MHz or higher recommended) • x64 Edition: Pentium 4 with Intel EM64T support • Vista: 800 MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit processor (1 GHz or higher recommended) • Mac OS: PowerPC G3 or greater, or Intel...
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...distorted. Connectivity USB 2.0 full-speed: Windows XP Home, XP Professional, or x64 Edition; Left/right 3 mm (0.12 inches) Print Cartridge HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge Visit www.hp.com/pageyield/ for panoramic printing Index cards 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inches) A6 cards 105 x 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8...paper 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inches) Photo paper with tab 10 x 15 cm with 1.25 cm tab (4 x 6 inches with 0.5 inch tab) Supported only when printing from a computer: 101 x 203 mm (4 x 8 inches), Panorama photo paper 10 x 30 cm (4 x 12 inches). Margins Borderless printing: Top 0.0 mm...
...distorted. Connectivity USB 2.0 full-speed: Windows XP Home, XP Professional, or x64 Edition; Left/right 3 mm (0.12 inches) Print Cartridge HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge Visit www.hp.com/pageyield/ for panoramic printing Index cards 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inches) A6 cards 105 x 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8...paper 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inches) Photo paper with tab 10 x 15 cm with 1.25 cm tab (4 x 6 inches with 0.5 inch tab) Supported only when printing from a computer: 101 x 203 mm (4 x 8 inches), Panorama photo paper 10 x 30 cm (4 x 12 inches). Margins Borderless printing: Top 0.0 mm...
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... software 1. Windows users ▲ The installation starts automatically. Double-click the HP A530 CD icon on your operating system. b. Double-click the installer icon in the box with a USB cable. 2. Follow the steps for printing from the HP support website at www.hp.com/support. NOTE: The USB 2.0 cable required for your computer. Mac users a. For...
... software 1. Windows users ▲ The installation starts automatically. Double-click the HP A530 CD icon on your operating system. b. Double-click the installer icon in the box with a USB cable. 2. Follow the steps for printing from the HP support website at www.hp.com/support. NOTE: The USB 2.0 cable required for your computer. Mac users a. For...