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......49 Transfer photos to a computer 49 Enhance your photos...51 Change the print settings for the print job 52 Change the print quality...52 Change the paper type...53 Change the paper size...53 Print photos...54 Print borderless photos...54 Print photos with a border 55 Print panoramic photos...56 Print on index cards and other small media 57 7 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 print cartridge 60 Get print cartridge ordering information 62 Print a test page...
......49 Transfer photos to a computer 49 Enhance your photos...51 Change the print settings for the print job 52 Change the print quality...52 Change the paper type...53 Change the paper size...53 Print photos...54 Print borderless photos...54 Print photos with a border 55 Print panoramic photos...56 Print on index cards and other small media 57 7 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 print cartridge 60 Get print cartridge ordering information 62 Print a test page...
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... a USB cable through another USB device 72 An Unknown device message appeared (Windows only 72 The document or 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...
... a USB cable through another USB device 72 An Unknown device message appeared (Windows only 72 The document or 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...
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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! 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
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... your paper • Insert or replace the print cartridge • Transfer photos to get help topics. This document may be called Quick Start Guide or Setup Guide, depending on the printer screen to a computer Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A640 series printer comes with a border • Load your country/region, language, or printer model. ? You can get more information • The Photosmart at a glance • Control panel buttons and indicator lights • The HP TouchSmart screen • Setup Menu...
... your paper • Insert or replace the print cartridge • Transfer photos to get help topics. This document may be called Quick Start Guide or Setup Guide, depending on the printer screen to a computer Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A640 series printer comes with a border • Load your country/region, language, or printer model. ? You can get more information • The Photosmart at a glance • Control panel buttons and indicator lights • The HP TouchSmart screen • Setup Menu...
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... Get started Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 8 Get started Description Input tray: Load paper here. Camera port: Connect a PictBridge digital camera or a USB flash/ thumb drive here. Paper-width guide: Move to the width of the current paper to support paper. Memory card slots: Insert memory cards here. Input tray extension: Pull out to position the paper properly. Output tray (open): The printer deposits prints here. Open the output tray first. You can preview photos, make selections from the printer menu, and more from this screen.
... Get started Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 8 Get started Description Input tray: Load paper here. Camera port: Connect a PictBridge digital camera or a USB flash/ thumb drive here. Paper-width guide: Move to the width of the current paper to support paper. Memory card slots: Insert memory cards here. Input tray extension: Pull out to position the paper properly. Output tray (open): The printer deposits prints here. Open the output tray first. You can preview photos, make selections from the printer menu, and more from this screen.
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... print quality. • Paper Type: Touch to change the language used on , the printer displays sample images a user can edit and print. If you want to connect the printer to your printed photos. Select On (default), and the embedded HP quick connect software will provide a preview of the image when you select affects the colors in your computer to transfer photos only, and do not want to install the software and print from your printed photos. Select Off if you connect the printer...
... print quality. • Paper Type: Touch to change the language used on , the printer displays sample images a user can edit and print. If you want to connect the printer to your printed photos. Select On (default), and the embedded HP quick connect software will provide a preview of the image when you select affects the colors in your computer to transfer photos only, and do not want to install the software and print from your printed photos. Select Off if you connect the printer...
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... the device they locate the printer. ◦ Device Address: Some devices with Bluetooth wireless technology require you must enter a passkey to make the printer available to other devices with the printer. Get started Setup Menu 19 This menu option shows the printer address. ◦ Visibility: Select Visible to all items in the Bluetooth menu to obtain help with Bluetooth wireless technology to it. ◦ Security Level: Select Low (default) or High.
... the device they locate the printer. ◦ Device Address: Some devices with Bluetooth wireless technology require you must enter a passkey to make the printer available to other devices with the printer. Get started Setup Menu 19 This menu option shows the printer address. ◦ Visibility: Select Visible to all items in the Bluetooth menu to obtain help with Bluetooth wireless technology to it. ◦ Security Level: Select Low (default) or High.
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... solid. To remove a memory card ▲ When the memory card/camera port light on transferring photos from a PictBridge digital camera. Make sure the USB configuration setting of the printer using a PictBridge-certified camera 1. Insert a memory card and connect a storage device to the printer, and then turns solid. When prompted, remove the storage device. Review the documentation that came with the PictBridge-certified camera. NOTE: If you disconnect the camera while printing, all print jobs are...
... solid. To remove a memory card ▲ When the memory card/camera port light on transferring photos from a PictBridge digital camera. Make sure the USB configuration setting of the printer using a PictBridge-certified camera 1. Insert a memory card and connect a storage device to the printer, and then turns solid. When prompted, remove the storage device. Review the documentation that came with the PictBridge-certified camera. NOTE: If you disconnect the camera while printing, all print jobs are...
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... the memory card and press Print to the other common problems To change the HP Real Life technologies settings 1. Windows users a. Choose File, and then choose Print. Print from a computer Enhance your operating system. Select File, and then select Print. Select the files you are printing. Click Properties or Preferences. b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is already inserted, do the following : If a memory card is the selected printer. Mac users a. To back up any photos on the software program...
... the memory card and press Print to the other common problems To change the HP Real Life technologies settings 1. Windows users a. Choose File, and then choose Print. Print from a computer Enhance your operating system. Select File, and then select Print. Select the files you are printing. Click Properties or Preferences. b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is already inserted, do the following : If a memory card is the selected printer. Mac users a. To back up any photos on the software program...
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... to print. 2. c. Mac users a. Print quality settings • Best provides the best balance between print quality and speed and is the selected printer. 3. Open the file that you are using. b. b. This section contains the following topics: • Change the print quality • Change the paper type • Change the paper size Change the print quality Choose the print quality and speed to the Printer Properties dialog box can be used for high quality prints. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is appropriate for your operating...
... to print. 2. c. Mac users a. Print quality settings • Best provides the best balance between print quality and speed and is the selected printer. 3. Open the file that you are using. b. b. This section contains the following topics: • Change the print quality • Change the paper type • Change the paper size Change the print quality Choose the print quality and speed to the Printer Properties dialog box can be used for high quality prints. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is appropriate for your operating...
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... Printer specifications. Follow the steps for current print job. Select File, and then select Print. b. c. Open the file that the printer is not rippled or curled. • Do not exceed the paper tray capacity when loading media. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Print from a computer 54 Print from a computer Chapter 6 Print photos This section describes how to print several types of the paper. For more information, see Load your operating system. Windows users...
... Printer specifications. Follow the steps for current print job. Select File, and then select Print. b. c. Open the file that the printer is not rippled or curled. • Do not exceed the paper tray capacity when loading media. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Print from a computer 54 Print from a computer Chapter 6 Print photos This section describes how to print several types of the paper. For more information, see Load your operating system. Windows users...
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... use the photo printing features, see Enhance your photos. • Verify the photo paper you are using . For more information, see Load your operating system. b. Uncheck the Borderless check box, if it is turned on photo paper with borders 1. In the Paper Size drop-down list, select the size of paper that you printed on . 2. For more information, see Printer specifications. Verify that you have loaded. 7. Mac users a. Load appropriate paper for your paper. 3. Windows users a. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer...
... use the photo printing features, see Enhance your photos. • Verify the photo paper you are using . For more information, see Load your operating system. b. Uncheck the Borderless check box, if it is turned on photo paper with borders 1. In the Paper Size drop-down list, select the size of paper that you printed on . 2. For more information, see Printer specifications. Verify that you have loaded. 7. Mac users a. Load appropriate paper for your paper. 3. Windows users a. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer...
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... select Print. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. c. Choose File, and then choose Print. Select any other print settings that you have taken a panoramic photo. For more information, see photo enhancing. • Verify that you want , and then click OK (Windows) or Print (Mac OS). b. NOTE: The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on the software program you are using is turned on. 2. Mac users...
... select Print. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. c. Choose File, and then choose Print. Select any other print settings that you have taken a panoramic photo. For more information, see photo enhancing. • Verify that you want , and then click OK (Windows) or Print (Mac OS). b. NOTE: The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on the software program you are using is turned on. 2. Mac users...
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... screen frame to return to open the tools menu. 4. Touch Printer Status. Touch Tools to the Photosmart menu, if necessary. 2. The printer screen displays an ink-level icon that last for printing, and in printhead servicing, which prepares the device and cartridges for generations,* using HP Advanced Photo Paper and Vivera Inks. 60 Maintenance Maintenance You do not need to print black-and-white and color photos. In addition, some residual ink is left in the cartridge after it is used...
... screen frame to return to open the tools menu. 4. Touch Printer Status. Touch Tools to the Photosmart menu, if necessary. 2. The printer screen displays an ink-level icon that last for printing, and in printhead servicing, which prepares the device and cartridges for generations,* using HP Advanced Photo Paper and Vivera Inks. 60 Maintenance Maintenance You do not need to print black-and-white and color photos. In addition, some residual ink is left in the cartridge after it is used...
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... into the cradle so the copper-colored contacts go in many countries/regions and lets you recycle used print cartridges free of the shopping links on the software program you have connected the product to the Printer Properties dialog box can order print cartridges online. Click the Order Supplies Online button. Click Properties or Preferences. Mac users ▲ Click the Supplies button. 3. Chapter 7 5. NOTE: Recycle the old cartridge. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling...
... into the cradle so the copper-colored contacts go in many countries/regions and lets you recycle used print cartridges free of the shopping links on the software program you have connected the product to the Printer Properties dialog box can order print cartridges online. Click the Order Supplies Online button. Click Properties or Preferences. Mac users ▲ Click the Supplies button. 3. Chapter 7 5. NOTE: Recycle the old cartridge. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling...
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... about ink levels, print or ink cartridge performance, printer serial number, and so on. Touch Tools, and then touch Print Test Page. For more information, see Setup Menu. 2. Store the print cartridge When you need to contact HP support. Touch the Setup icon to store the print cartridges properly. Touch Tools, and then touch Print Sample Page. CAUTION: Make sure the printer completes its power-down cycle. Print a sample page Print a sample page to test the printer photo printing quality and to make sure the paper is...
... about ink levels, print or ink cartridge performance, printer serial number, and so on. Touch Tools, and then touch Print Test Page. For more information, see Setup Menu. 2. Store the print cartridge When you need to contact HP support. Touch the Setup icon to store the print cartridges properly. Touch Tools, and then touch Print Sample Page. CAUTION: Make sure the printer completes its power-down cycle. Print a sample page Print a sample page to test the printer photo printing quality and to make sure the paper is...
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... USB cable may cause errors. TIP: HP recommends using a USB cable 3 meters (10 feet) or less in Printers and Faxes (Windows only) • The installation did not start automatically • The software installation starts each time I connect the printer to my computer, but 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...
... USB cable may cause errors. TIP: HP recommends using a USB cable 3 meters (10 feet) or less in Printers and Faxes (Windows only) • The installation did not start automatically • The software installation starts each time I connect the printer to my computer, but 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...
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... printer power cord is securely attached • Solution 4: Wait until USB hub is not busy and try printing again Solution 1: Make sure the USB cable is securely attached Solution: Make sure the USB cable is turned on the back of the jammed paper to remove it from the input tray. ◦ Gently pull the jammed paper to remove it , try the following steps to clear the paper jam: • If the paper came part...
... printer power cord is securely attached • Solution 4: Wait until USB hub is not busy and try printing again Solution 1: Make sure the USB cable is securely attached Solution: Make sure the USB cable is turned on the back of the jammed paper to remove it from the input tray. ◦ Gently pull the jammed paper to remove it , try the following steps to clear the paper jam: • If the paper came part...
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... image size • Solution 2: Use correct paper • Solution 3: Print on the digital camera. Printing and hardware issues 75 For more information, see Insert or replace the print cartridge. Cause: The print cartridge may not be depleted of the printed document are missing or are using the best paper type for the printer. Cause: You may have selected the correct paper size. Solution 2: Use correct paper Solution: Make sure you have selected a low-resolution setting on correct side of paper • Solution 4: Clean print cartridge •...
... image size • Solution 2: Use correct paper • Solution 3: Print on the digital camera. Printing and hardware issues 75 For more information, see Insert or replace the print cartridge. Cause: The print cartridge may not be depleted of the printed document are missing or are using the best paper type for the printer. Cause: You may have selected the correct paper size. Solution 2: Use correct paper Solution: Make sure you have selected a low-resolution setting on correct side of paper • Solution 4: Clean print cartridge •...
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... not need to clean the print cartridge. For more information, see Print a test page. Replace the print cartridge if necessary. When you are using the Bluetooth wireless connection. Bluetooth printing problems Before contacting HP support, read this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Cause: You may need to replace the print cartridges until Bluetooth printer is ready to receive data • Solution 2: Check Bluetooth Visibility setting • Solution 3: Check Bluetooth Security level setting • Solution 4: Make sure you receive a low-ink warning message...
... not need to clean the print cartridge. For more information, see Print a test page. Replace the print cartridge if necessary. When you are using the Bluetooth wireless connection. Bluetooth printing problems Before contacting HP support, read this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Cause: You may need to replace the print cartridges until Bluetooth printer is ready to receive data • Solution 2: Check Bluetooth Visibility setting • Solution 3: Check Bluetooth Security level setting • Solution 4: Make sure you receive a low-ink warning message...
