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... photo did not print using the selected default print settings 73 The printer did not print borderless photos 74 Could not save photos from the computer to the memory card 74 A blank page came out of the printer 75 Parts of the printed document are missing or are in the wrong place 75 Print quality is poor...75 Bluetooth printing problems...76 My Bluetooth device cannot find the printer 76 Device messages...79 8 Shop for ink supplies...83 9 HP support and warranty Check the HP support...
... photo did not print using the selected default print settings 73 The printer did not print borderless photos 74 Could not save photos from the computer to the memory card 74 A blank page came out of the printer 75 Parts of the printed document are missing or are in the wrong place 75 Print quality is poor...75 Bluetooth printing problems...76 My Bluetooth device cannot find the printer 76 Device messages...79 8 Shop for ink supplies...83 9 HP support and warranty Check the HP support...
User Guide
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... 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 49 • "Maintenance" on page 59 • "Shop for ink supplies" on page 83 • "HP support and warranty" on page 85 • "Specifications" on page 87 • "Regulatory and environmental information" on page 89 HP Photosmart A630 series User Guide...
... 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 49 • "Maintenance" on page 59 • "Shop for ink supplies" on page 83 • "HP support and warranty" on page 85 • "Specifications" on page 87 • "Regulatory and environmental information" on page 89 HP Photosmart A630 series User Guide...
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... the HP Photosmart A630 series printer. This document may be called Quick Start Guide or Setup Guide, depending on your paper" on page 23 • "There is a paper jam" on page 80 • "Insert or replace the print cartridge" on page 56 • "Load your country/region, language, or printer model. This section contains 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...
... the HP Photosmart A630 series printer. This document may be called Quick Start Guide or Setup Guide, depending on your paper" on page 23 • "There is a paper jam" on page 80 • "Insert or replace the print cartridge" on page 56 • "Load your country/region, language, or printer model. This section contains 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...
User Guide
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... they locate the printer. ◦ Passkey: When the Bluetooth Security level of the printer. The test page helps in troubleshooting problems. • Print Sample Page Touch to locate. Menu option: The options available in the Bluetooth menu to their default values. • Print Test Page Touch to print a test page that appears on the ink levels, battery status, and the estimated time remaining for checking the print quality of the printer. • Printer Status Touch to reset all (default) or Not visible. Setup menu options Tools • Bluetooth ◦...
... they locate the printer. ◦ Passkey: When the Bluetooth Security level of the printer. The test page helps in troubleshooting problems. • Print Sample Page Touch to locate. Menu option: The options available in the Bluetooth menu to their default values. • Print Test Page Touch to print a test page that appears on the ink levels, battery status, and the estimated time remaining for checking the print quality of the printer. • Printer Status Touch to reset all (default) or Not visible. Setup menu options Tools • Bluetooth ◦...
User Guide
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... the image when you install a new print cartridge. • Clean cartridge: Touch to clean the print cartridge. For more information, see "Remove red-eye from your printed photos. HP recommends using HP Advanced Photo Paper for organizing color). Touch Date/ time, Date only, or Off (default). • Colorspace: Touch to turn Photo Fix enhancements On (default) or Off. Select Adobe RGB, sRGB, or Auto-select (default). The printer defaults to sRGB if Adobe RGB is turned off, all pages print with the printer. When borderless printing...
... the image when you install a new print cartridge. • Clean cartridge: Touch to clean the print cartridge. For more information, see "Remove red-eye from your printed photos. HP recommends using HP Advanced Photo Paper for organizing color). Touch Date/ time, Date only, or Off (default). • Colorspace: Touch to turn Photo Fix enhancements On (default) or Off. Select Adobe RGB, sRGB, or Auto-select (default). The printer defaults to sRGB if Adobe RGB is turned off, all pages print with the printer. When borderless printing...
User Guide
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... printer supports several, but the crop box is typically lower than the print quality of those that you want to print. This means only part of digital photos; Touch Done after cropping. When the frame you select multiple photos, the printer will fit on the page, depending on page 47. 6. Print without a computer If you want to print appears, touch the Pause button, and then touch Print. 5. To print a frame...
... printer supports several, but the crop box is typically lower than the print quality of those that you want to print. This means only part of digital photos; Touch Done after cropping. When the frame you select multiple photos, the printer will fit on the page, depending on page 47. 6. Print without a computer If you want to print appears, touch the Pause button, and then touch Print. 5. To print a frame...
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... photo printing. Make sure the HP Photosmart A630 series is the selected printer. Print quality settings • Automatic lets the printer use the appropriate setting based on the software program you have loaded. 4. b. In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the appropriate quality setting for your operating system. Follow the steps for your project. To select a print quality and speed 1. Click Properties or Preferences. Print from a computer Chapter 5 Change the print settings for the print job This section describes how to print. 2. Open...
... photo printing. Make sure the HP Photosmart A630 series is the selected printer. Print quality settings • Automatic lets the printer use the appropriate setting based on the software program you have loaded. 4. b. In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the appropriate quality setting for your operating system. Follow the steps for your project. To select a print quality and speed 1. Click Properties or Preferences. Print from a computer Chapter 5 Change the print settings for the print job This section describes how to print. 2. Open...
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...photos" on page 51. • Verify the photo paper you are using is turned on the software program you want to make the document completely borderless. Select any other print settings that you have loaded. 7. For more information, see "Printer specifications" on page 23. 3. c. Mac users a. Print from a computer Print photos with a tear-off tab, remove the tab to print. 4. b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A630 series is the selected printer. Windows users a. Load appropriate paper for your paper" on page 87. Make sure the HP Photosmart A630 series...
...photos" on page 51. • Verify the photo paper you are using is turned on the software program you want to make the document completely borderless. Select any other print settings that you have loaded. 7. For more information, see "Printer specifications" on page 23. 3. c. Mac users a. Print from a computer Print photos with a tear-off tab, remove the tab to print. 4. b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A630 series is the selected printer. Windows users a. Load appropriate paper for your paper" on page 87. Make sure the HP Photosmart A630 series...
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... the printer on the ink levels, battery status, and the estimated time remaining for planning purposes only. Touch Home on page 20. Insert or replace the print cartridge Use the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge to avoid possible printing delays. Chapter 6 View estimated ink levels You can view the estimated ink level of the print cartridge installed in the cartridge after it is used. When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to print black-and-white and color photos. Battery...
... the printer on the ink levels, battery status, and the estimated time remaining for planning purposes only. Touch Home on page 20. Insert or replace the print cartridge Use the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge to avoid possible printing delays. Chapter 6 View estimated ink levels You can view the estimated ink level of the print cartridge installed in the cartridge after it is used. When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to print black-and-white and color photos. Battery...
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... the print cartridge Store the printer The printer is loaded correctly. Click Properties or Preferences. b. For more information, see "Setup Menu" on the software program you are using. To print a sample page from the printer 1. Mac users ▲ Click the Supplies button. 3. If prompted, choose your computer. Touch Tools, and then touch Print Sample Page. Click the Order Supplies Online button. Touch Tools, and then touch Print Test Page. NOTE: The path to contact HP support. Print a test page The...
... the print cartridge Store the printer The printer is loaded correctly. Click Properties or Preferences. b. For more information, see "Setup Menu" on the software program you are using. To print a sample page from the printer 1. Mac users ▲ Click the Supplies button. 3. If prompted, choose your computer. Touch Tools, and then touch Print Sample Page. Click the Order Supplies Online button. Touch Tools, and then touch Print Test Page. NOTE: The path to contact HP support. Print a test page The...
User Guide
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... instructions. 7 Troubleshooting Before contacting HP support, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A630 series > Uninstall. This section contains the following topics: • Software installation issues • Printing and hardware issues • Bluetooth printing problems • Device messages Software installation issues This section contains the following topics: • The installation failed • The Found New Hardware Wizard appears when I want to attach the printer to my computer to transfer photos...
... instructions. 7 Troubleshooting Before contacting HP support, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A630 series > Uninstall. This section contains the following topics: • Software installation issues • Printing and hardware issues • Bluetooth printing problems • Device messages Software installation issues This section contains the following topics: • The installation failed • The Found New Hardware Wizard appears when I want to attach the printer to my computer to transfer photos...
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... the printer menu. If this problem. Touch the Setup icon to a Windows computer. Make sure the On option is not enabled in the background on . 5. Cause: The Software Install Mode is checked. 6. Cause: You might have accepted the license agreement screen during the installation. The Found New Hardware Wizard appears when I connect the printer to display the Setup menu. Double-click HP Uninstaller and follow the onscreen instructions. 2. To enable Software Install Mode 1. Chapter 7 Mac users...
... the printer menu. If this problem. Touch the Setup icon to a Windows computer. Make sure the On option is not enabled in the background on . 5. Cause: The Software Install Mode is checked. 6. Cause: You might have accepted the license agreement screen during the installation. The Found New Hardware Wizard appears when I connect the printer to display the Setup menu. Double-click HP Uninstaller and follow the onscreen instructions. 2. To enable Software Install Mode 1. Chapter 7 Mac users...
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... installing software, disable Software Install Mode on the printer and then connect the printer to your computer with a USB cable through another USB device • An Unknown device message appeared (Windows only) • The document or photo did not print using the selected default print settings • The printer did not appear • The computer and printer lost communication • The printer would not print when it will not turn on. • The printout did not print borderless photos...
... installing software, disable Software Install Mode on the printer and then connect the printer to your computer with a USB cable through another USB device • An Unknown device message appeared (Windows only) • The document or photo did not print using the selected default print settings • The printer did not appear • The computer and printer lost communication • The printer would not print when it will not turn on. • The printout did not print borderless photos...
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... clear the paper jam: • If the paper came part way through the front of the printer, try removing it from the back of the printer: ◦ Remove the paper from the input tray. ◦ Gently pull the jammed paper to remove it from the back of the printer. • If you to remove it , try printing again Solution 1: Make sure the USB cable is securely attached Solution: Make sure the USB cable...
... clear the paper jam: • If the paper came part way through the front of the printer, try removing it from the back of the printer: ◦ Remove the paper from the input tray. ◦ Gently pull the jammed paper to remove it from the back of the printer. • If you to remove it , try printing again Solution 1: Make sure the USB cable is securely attached Solution: Make sure the USB cable...
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.... Replace the print cartridge if necessary. Print quality is resolved. • Solution 1: Reduce image size • Solution 2: Use correct paper • Solution 3: Print on page 60. A blank page came out of the printer Try the following solutions to a higher photo resolution. Parts of the printed document are missing or are using the best paper type for best results when printing photos. For more information, see "Insert or replace the print cartridge" on correct side of paper • Solution 4: Clean print cartridge • Solution 5: Replace print cartridge...
.... Replace the print cartridge if necessary. Print quality is resolved. • Solution 1: Reduce image size • Solution 2: Use correct paper • Solution 3: Print on page 60. A blank page came out of the printer Try the following solutions to a higher photo resolution. Parts of the printed document are missing or are using the best paper type for best results when printing photos. For more information, see "Insert or replace the print cartridge" on correct side of paper • Solution 4: Clean print cartridge • Solution 5: Replace print cartridge...
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... need to replace the print cartridges until Bluetooth printer is resolved. • Solution 1: Wait until print quality becomes unacceptable. Cause: You may be printing on page 60. For more information, see "Insert or replace the print cartridge" on the wrong side of paper Solution: Make sure the paper is poor. • The photo printed with borders. • My computer cannot set the device name using one) and your device with the side to the online support services...
... need to replace the print cartridges until Bluetooth printer is resolved. • Solution 1: Wait until print quality becomes unacceptable. Cause: You may be printing on page 60. For more information, see "Insert or replace the print cartridge" on the wrong side of paper Solution: Make sure the paper is poor. • The photo printed with borders. • My computer cannot set the device name using one) and your device with the side to the online support services...
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... come part way through the front of the printer, try the following: ◦ Turn off the product and open the print cartridge access door to access the print carriage area. Troubleshooting 80 Troubleshooting Cause: The print cartridge is not installed, is installed incorrectly, or is compatible with genuine HP products. 2. See "Load your printer's country/region settings. Make sure the cartridge is not supported by your paper" on page 23 and refer to remove it . Remove any packing materials...
... come part way through the front of the printer, try the following: ◦ Turn off the product and open the print cartridge access door to access the print carriage area. Troubleshooting 80 Troubleshooting Cause: The print cartridge is not installed, is installed incorrectly, or is compatible with genuine HP products. 2. See "Load your printer's country/region settings. Make sure the cartridge is not supported by your paper" on page 23 and refer to remove it . Remove any packing materials...
Basics Guide
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... subject, download the comprehensive User Guide at: www.hp.com/support. For more information on page 17. For information on inserting or replacing the print cartridge before you print on HP Advanced Photo Paper. If you print, see the setup instructions that came in your printer to create beautiful photos. The input tray opens automatically. 1 Input tray 2 Paper-width guide Load your paper Use HP Advanced Photo Paper. English 2 Print basics This section describes the basics of available HP-designed inkjet paper, or to purchase supplies, go...
... subject, download the comprehensive User Guide at: www.hp.com/support. For more information on page 17. For information on inserting or replacing the print cartridge before you print on HP Advanced Photo Paper. If you print, see the setup instructions that came in your printer to create beautiful photos. The input tray opens automatically. 1 Input tray 2 Paper-width guide Load your paper Use HP Advanced Photo Paper. English 2 Print basics This section describes the basics of available HP-designed inkjet paper, or to purchase supplies, go...
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... your printer and a compatible power source. ◦ Press and hold down the Power button on . This section answers frequently asked questions about using the printer and printing without a computer. Solution: • Check the printer screen for instructions. Printing and hardware issues The Attention light is working properly. If the Power button lights up, then the power cord is flashing. To check the power adapter: ◦ Make sure the power adapter is connected to a computer, check the computer monitor for troubleshooting...
... your printer and a compatible power source. ◦ Press and hold down the Power button on . This section answers frequently asked questions about using the printer and printing without a computer. Solution: • Check the printer screen for instructions. Printing and hardware issues The Attention light is working properly. If the Power button lights up, then the power cord is flashing. To check the power adapter: ◦ Make sure the power adapter is connected to a computer, check the computer monitor for troubleshooting...
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... photo paper for instructions on . Touch the Setup icon on page 7. • The print cartridge may not be cleaned or aligned. Solution: Try the following section for the project. Remove any paper that the power is on and the power cord is jammed in the printer. 3. Load new paper in the input tray and that the paper is poor. Check the ink-level icon on ink. English The paper jammed while printing. For more information, see "Setup Menu" on page 7. 16 HP Photosmart A630 series Basics Guide...
... photo paper for instructions on . Touch the Setup icon on page 7. • The print cartridge may not be cleaned or aligned. Solution: Try the following section for the project. Remove any paper that the power is on and the power cord is jammed in the printer. 3. Load new paper in the input tray and that the paper is poor. Check the ink-level icon on ink. English The paper jammed while printing. For more information, see "Setup Menu" on page 7. 16 HP Photosmart A630 series Basics Guide...