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Contents Contents 1 HP Photosmart A630 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 10 The touch screen and stylus...10 Use the touch screen...11 Use the stylus...11 Photosmart Express Menu 13 The quick touch frame...... Paper basics Choose the best paper for the job 23 Load your paper...23 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 ...
Contents Contents 1 HP Photosmart A630 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 10 The touch screen and stylus...10 Use the touch screen...11 Use the stylus...11 Photosmart Express Menu 13 The quick touch frame...... Paper basics Choose the best paper for the job 23 Load your paper...23 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 ...
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... 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 Web site first 85 HP support by phone...85 Phone support period...85 Placing a call...86 After the phone support period 86 Additional warranty options...86 10 Specifications System requirements...87 Printer specifications...87 11...
... 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 Web site first 85 HP support by phone...85 Phone support period...85 Placing a call...86 After the phone support period 86 Additional warranty options...86 10 Specifications System requirements...87 Printer specifications...87 11...
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...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 5
...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 5
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..." on page 56 • "Load your country/region, language, or printer model. Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A630 series printer. This section contains the following documentation: Setup instructions: The setup instructions explain how to a computer" on your paper" on ...or replace the print cartridge" on page 60 • "Transfer photos to set up the printer, install the HP Photosmart software, and print a photo. Click any of the printer and contains troubleshooting tips and support information. Read this document first.
..." on page 56 • "Load your country/region, language, or printer model. Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A630 series printer. This section contains the following documentation: Setup instructions: The setup instructions explain how to a computer" on your paper" on ...or replace the print cartridge" on page 60 • "Transfer photos to set up the printer, install the HP Photosmart software, and print a photo. Click any of the printer and contains troubleshooting tips and support information. Read this document first.
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...hp.com/support Help from your device: Help is available from the HP Web site. You can get help on the current task. The HP Photosmart at a glance Figure 2-1 Front and rear views Get started Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Get started Description Input tray extension: Pull out to insert or remove the HP...the output tray. Print cartridge door: Open to support paper. See "How to position the paper properly. Open the output tray first. Input tray: Load paper here. Camera port: Connect a PictBridge digital camera, the optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, or a USB flash/...
...hp.com/support Help from your device: Help is available from the HP Web site. You can get help on the current task. The HP Photosmart at a glance Figure 2-1 Front and rear views Get started Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Get started Description Input tray extension: Pull out to insert or remove the HP...the output tray. Print cartridge door: Open to support paper. See "How to position the paper properly. Open the output tray first. Input tray: Load paper here. Camera port: Connect a PictBridge digital camera, the optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, or a USB flash/...
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... then remains lit after a memory card is correctly inserted or when a supported device is performing a read, write, or delete operation. It flashes when the printer is communicating with the printer. • Use the touch screen • Use the stylus • Photosmart Express Menu • The quick touch frame • Thumbnail view and...
... then remains lit after a memory card is correctly inserted or when a supported device is performing a read, write, or delete operation. It flashes when the printer is communicating with the printer. • Use the touch screen • Use the stylus • Photosmart Express Menu • The quick touch frame • Thumbnail view and...
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Printing from a memory card requires no computer and does not drain your digital camera's batteries. • Supported memory cards • Insert a memory card • Print photos from a memory card • Remove a memory card Label 1 2 3 4 Description xD-Picture Card Compact Flash I and II ...
Printing from a memory card requires no computer and does not drain your digital camera's batteries. • Supported memory cards • Insert a memory card • Print photos from a memory card • Remove a memory card Label 1 2 3 4 Description xD-Picture Card Compact Flash I and II ...
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... Duo • xD-Picture Card • miniSD Card with the card before you • Metal contacts face down 28 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...
... Duo • xD-Picture Card • miniSD Card with the card before you • Metal contacts face down 28 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...
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... for a Bluetooth wireless connection. The On light and the memory card/camera port light on Bluetooth wireless technology and HP, go to the camera port on configuring your photos. This section contains the following topics: • Print photos ...hp.com/support. See the camera documentation for printing on the device. 4. NOTE: For information on adjusting the printer's Bluetooth settings, see "Software installation" on starting a print job. For information on the printer. 2. Connect the optional Bluetooth adapter to www.hp.com/go/bluetooth. Select the HP Photosmart A630...
... for a Bluetooth wireless connection. The On light and the memory card/camera port light on Bluetooth wireless technology and HP, go to the camera port on configuring your photos. This section contains the following topics: • Print photos ...hp.com/support. See the camera documentation for printing on the device. 4. NOTE: For information on adjusting the printer's Bluetooth settings, see "Software installation" on starting a print job. For information on the printer. 2. Connect the optional Bluetooth adapter to www.hp.com/go/bluetooth. Select the HP Photosmart A630...
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..., video file formats. To print a frame from your photos. Then touch Print. The entire photo is displayed, but not all of those that of supported video file formats, see "Crop a photo" on it in various ways, as will print multiple pages. For more information on cropping, see "Printer ...Fix • Crop a photo • Remove red-eye from the video clip, touch the Pause button, and then the Select button on the Photosmart Express menu and navigate to Video Frame Prints to print. Insert a memory card that the print quality of a photo as explained in the selected aspect...
..., video file formats. To print a frame from your photos. Then touch Print. The entire photo is displayed, but not all of those that of supported video file formats, see "Crop a photo" on it in various ways, as will print multiple pages. For more information on cropping, see "Printer ...Fix • Crop a photo • Remove red-eye from the video clip, touch the Pause button, and then the Select button on the Photosmart Express menu and navigate to Video Frame Prints to print. Insert a memory card that the print quality of a photo as explained in the selected aspect...
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.../supplies. Follow the onscreen instructions on your product, and then click one of the shopping links on the software program you need to contact HP support. Store the printer and print cartridge This section contains information on page 16. 2. a. Store the printer indoors out of inactivity. NOTE: ... and print cartridge. • Store the printer • Store the print cartridge Store the printer The printer is loaded correctly. To order HP papers and other supplies, go to display the Setup menu. Touch Tools, and then touch Print Sample Page. Touch the Setup icon to...
.../supplies. Follow the onscreen instructions on your product, and then click one of the shopping links on the software program you need to contact HP support. Store the printer and print cartridge This section contains information on page 16. 2. a. Store the printer indoors out of inactivity. NOTE: ... and print cartridge. • Store the printer • Store the print cartridge Store the printer The printer is loaded correctly. To order HP papers and other supplies, go to display the Setup menu. Touch Tools, and then touch Print Sample Page. Touch the Setup icon to...
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... printer software: Windows users a. From the Windows Start menu, go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Troubleshooting Software installation issues 65 7 Troubleshooting Before contacting HP support, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to resolve the issue. TIP: HP recommends using a USB cable 3 meters (10 feet) or less in Printers and... 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 A630 series > Uninstall.
... printer software: Windows users a. From the Windows Start menu, go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Troubleshooting Software installation issues 65 7 Troubleshooting Before contacting HP support, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to resolve the issue. TIP: HP recommends using a USB cable 3 meters (10 feet) or less in Printers and... 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 A630 series > Uninstall.
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... Off is resolved. • Solution 1: Check the power cord • Solution 2: Press the On button once (and not quickly) • Solution 3: Unplug product and contact support online Troubleshooting Printing and hardware issues 69 For more information, see if the printer appears in , but it was connected to the computer with a USB...
... Off is resolved. • Solution 1: Check the power cord • Solution 2: Press the On button once (and not quickly) • Solution 3: Unplug product and contact support online Troubleshooting Printing and hardware issues 69 For more information, see if the printer appears in , but it was connected to the computer with a USB...
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... you are visiting complies with the power outlet. To check the power adapter: ◦ Make sure the power adapter is connected to www.hp.com/ support or contact HP support. • If you are traveling abroad, make sure the switch is on the printer. • The printer may be plugged into an...If prompted, choose your printer and a compatible power source. ◦ Press and hold down the On button on but still does not work , contact HP support. Cause: The printer might take a few minutes for 10 seconds, and plug it is switched to a power source. Cause: You pressed the On button...
... you are visiting complies with the power outlet. To check the power adapter: ◦ Make sure the power adapter is connected to www.hp.com/ support or contact HP support. • If you are traveling abroad, make sure the switch is on the printer. • The printer may be plugged into an...If prompted, choose your printer and a compatible power source. ◦ Press and hold down the On button on but still does not work , contact HP support. Cause: The printer might take a few minutes for 10 seconds, and plug it is switched to a power source. Cause: You pressed the On button...
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...The print cartridge may be printing on the wrong side of the paper. Replace the print cartridge if necessary. Bluetooth printing problems Before contacting HP support, read the documentation that came out of the printer. • Print quality is poor. • The photo printed with borders. ... wireless printer adapter (if you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until the issue is resolved. ...
...The print cartridge may be printing on the wrong side of the paper. Replace the print cartridge if necessary. Bluetooth printing problems Before contacting HP support, read the documentation that came out of the printer. • Print quality is poor. • The photo printed with borders. ... wireless printer adapter (if you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until the issue is resolved. ...
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...Tools. 3. Touch Bluetooth, and then touch Device Name. 4. Select a Bluetooth device name from the printer. Cause: The printer may not support borderless printing. Touch the Setup icon to set using the printer Setup Menu. Cause: The Bluetooth device name is poor. Photos taken with ...printing program. The photo printed with Bluetooth wireless technology, or go to their support Web site to produce a high-quality print. Solution: Contact the vendor of the file formats that the printer supports, see "Setup Menu" on page 87. Cause: The printing program installed ...
...Tools. 3. Touch Bluetooth, and then touch Device Name. 4. Select a Bluetooth device name from the printer. Cause: The printer may not support borderless printing. Touch the Setup icon to set using the printer Setup Menu. Cause: The Bluetooth device name is poor. Photos taken with ...printing program. The photo printed with Bluetooth wireless technology, or go to their support Web site to produce a high-quality print. Solution: Contact the vendor of the file formats that the printer supports, see "Setup Menu" on page 87. Cause: The printing program installed ...
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... that are blocking the print carriage (including any packing materials), and then turn on loading paper. Go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support for more information, see "Insert or replace the print cartridge" on page 60. There is compatible with genuine... HP products. 2. Replace remanufactured or refilled cartridges, if installed, with the printer. 4. Troubleshooting 80 Troubleshooting The printer checks for paper in the ...
... that are blocking the print carriage (including any packing materials), and then turn on loading paper. Go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support for more information, see "Insert or replace the print cartridge" on page 60. There is compatible with genuine... HP products. 2. Replace remanufactured or refilled cartridges, if installed, with the printer. 4. Troubleshooting 80 Troubleshooting The printer checks for paper in the ...
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... Ordering print cartridges online is not supported in any application that came with the HP Photosmart. If it is not supported in English only. To order cartridges from the HP Web site. Follow the steps for your country/region, contact a local HP reseller for information about purchasing print ...choose Print. Open a file in your operating system. NOTE: The path to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. Click Order Supplies Online (Windows) or Supplies (Mac OS). Make sure the HP Photosmart A630 series is the selected printer. If prompted, choose your country/region, follow the ...
... Ordering print cartridges online is not supported in any application that came with the HP Photosmart. If it is not supported in English only. To order cartridges from the HP Web site. Follow the steps for your country/region, contact a local HP reseller for information about purchasing print ...choose Print. Open a file in your operating system. NOTE: The path to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. Click Order Supplies Online (Windows) or Supplies (Mac OS). Make sure the HP Photosmart A630 series is the selected printer. If prompted, choose your country/region, follow the ...
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... updates for the HP Photosmart • Valuable HP Photosmart and troubleshooting information for online support 1. This section contains information on the following: • Phone support period • Placing a call HP support. Standard phone company charges apply. HP support by device, country/region, language, and phone support period. To check for common problems • Proactive device updates, support alerts, and HP newsgrams that are...
... updates for the HP Photosmart • Valuable HP Photosmart and troubleshooting information for online support 1. This section contains information on the following: • Phone support period • Placing a call HP support. Standard phone company charges apply. HP support by device, country/region, language, and phone support period. To check for common problems • Proactive device updates, support alerts, and HP newsgrams that are...
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... the label on the front of the device) • Device serial number (located on the back or bottom of the computer and the HP Photosmart. Chapter 9 Placing a call the support phone number for your country/region to this situation began? ◦ Did anything else occur prior to learn more about the extended service...
... the label on the front of the device) • Device serial number (located on the back or bottom of the computer and the HP Photosmart. Chapter 9 Placing a call the support phone number for your country/region to this situation began? ◦ Did anything else occur prior to learn more about the extended service...