Limited Warranty Statement
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... translation of Hewlett-Packard, except as constituting an additional warranty. Nothing herein should not be confused with the marketing name (HP Photosmart A640) or product numbers (CC001A, CC002A, etc). HP shall not be construed as allowed under copyright laws. This regulatory number should be liable for your product is subject to ...up the printer, refer to change without prior written permission of this document is assigned a Regulatory Model Number. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in this material is SNPRH-0807. All rights reserved.
... translation of Hewlett-Packard, except as constituting an additional warranty. Nothing herein should not be confused with the marketing name (HP Photosmart A640) or product numbers (CC001A, CC002A, etc). HP shall not be construed as allowed under copyright laws. This regulatory number should be liable for your product is subject to ...up the printer, refer to change without prior written permission of this document is assigned a Regulatory Model Number. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in this material is SNPRH-0807. All rights reserved.
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Contents Contents 1 HP Photosmart A640 series User Guide 5 2 Get started How do I?...7 Find more information...7 The Photosmart at a glance...8 Control panel buttons and indicator lights 9 The HP TouchSmart screen...9 Use the touch screen...10 Use the stylus...10 Photosmart Menu...12 The touch screen frame...12 Thumbnail... 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......
Contents Contents 1 HP Photosmart A640 series User Guide 5 2 Get started How do I?...7 Find more information...7 The Photosmart at a glance...8 Control panel buttons and indicator lights 9 The HP TouchSmart screen...9 Use the touch screen...10 Use the stylus...10 Photosmart Menu...12 The touch screen frame...12 Thumbnail... 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......
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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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... to a computer Find more information • The Photosmart at a glance • Control panel buttons and indicator lights • The HP TouchSmart screen • Setup Menu How do I ? • Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A640 series printer comes with the following topics: •...Touch the question mark icon on your device: Help is available from the HP Web site. Get started Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A640 series printer. www.hp.com/support Help from your country/region, language, or printer model. ? ...
... to a computer Find more information • The Photosmart at a glance • Control panel buttons and indicator lights • The HP TouchSmart screen • Setup Menu How do I ? • Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A640 series printer comes with the following topics: •...Touch the question mark icon on your device: Help is available from the HP Web site. Get started Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A640 series printer. www.hp.com/support Help from your country/region, language, or printer model. ? ...
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.... NOTE: It is required that enables a wide range of devices to connect with each other without the clutter of cables. Connect the HP Photosmart A640 series to your Bluetooth device • Print photos from a Bluetooth device NOTE: For more information on to enable the Bluetooth options in...so you might need it later. The Device Address appears, which is turned on Bluetooth wireless technology and HP, go to www.hp.com/go/bluetoothphotoprint. Make a note of the HP Photosmart A640 series in the Bluetooth Menu. 3. You might also need to find out the device address of the product...
.... NOTE: It is required that enables a wide range of devices to connect with each other without the clutter of cables. Connect the HP Photosmart A640 series to your Bluetooth device • Print photos from a Bluetooth device NOTE: For more information on to enable the Bluetooth options in...so you might need it later. The Device Address appears, which is turned on Bluetooth wireless technology and HP, go to www.hp.com/go/bluetoothphotoprint. Make a note of the HP Photosmart A640 series in the Bluetooth Menu. 3. You might also need to find out the device address of the product...
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...NOTE: For information on adjusting the printer's Bluetooth settings, see the documentation that you are printing from a Bluetooth device Select the HP Photosmart A640 series printer when it appears on the Bluetooth radio ❑ Touch Setup. ❑ Touch Bluetooth. ❑ Touch Bluetooth Radio, ...specific instructions on starting a print job. Make sure that came with the HP Photosmart before you can print. Select your Bluetooth device for your device from any device with the HP Photosmart is turned on the Bluetooth device. 2. See the documentation for specific ...
...NOTE: For information on adjusting the printer's Bluetooth settings, see the documentation that you are printing from a Bluetooth device Select the HP Photosmart A640 series printer when it appears on the Bluetooth radio ❑ Touch Setup. ❑ Touch Bluetooth. ❑ Touch Bluetooth Radio, ...specific instructions on starting a print job. Make sure that came with the HP Photosmart before you can print. Select your Bluetooth device for your device from any device with the HP Photosmart is turned on the Bluetooth device. 2. See the documentation for specific ...
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...the setup instructions that you want to print a photo from a memory card inserted into the printer to a connected computer. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Select File, and then select Print. c. Mac users a. This section contains the following topics: • Printer... printer or Software installation. Click Properties or Preferences. 6 Print from a computer This section describes how to print photos when the HP Photosmart A640 series printer is connected to a computer, and you want to begin print jobs. Follow the steps for the print job •...
...the setup instructions that you want to print a photo from a memory card inserted into the printer to a connected computer. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Select File, and then select Print. c. Mac users a. This section contains the following topics: • Printer... printer or Software installation. Click Properties or Preferences. 6 Print from a computer This section describes how to print photos when the HP Photosmart A640 series printer is connected to a computer, and you want to begin print jobs. Follow the steps for the print job •...
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...your photos 51 Click Properties or Preferences. NOTE: You cannot back up any photos on the software program you are using. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. c. Mac users a. c. Follow the steps for the photo you are printing. Select the files you want... to print. 2. Open the file that represents the memory card. 3. Choose File, and then choose Print. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Select the appropriate Photo Fix or Automatic Red Eye Removal option for your printed photos. • Red Eye...
...your photos 51 Click Properties or Preferences. NOTE: You cannot back up any photos on the software program you are using. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. c. Mac users a. c. Follow the steps for the photo you are printing. Select the files you want... to print. 2. Open the file that represents the memory card. 3. Choose File, and then choose Print. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Select the appropriate Photo Fix or Automatic Red Eye Removal option for your printed photos. • Red Eye...
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... Properties dialog box can be used for high quality prints. NOTE: The path to optimize your photo printing. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the appropriate quality setting for your operating system. Select... the type of paper that you have loaded. 4. Choose File, and then choose Print. Click Properties or Preferences. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. 3. Print quality settings • Best provides the best balance between print quality and speed and is appropriate...
... Properties dialog box can be used for high quality prints. NOTE: The path to optimize your photo printing. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the appropriate quality setting for your operating system. Select... the type of paper that you have loaded. 4. Choose File, and then choose Print. Click Properties or Preferences. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. 3. Print quality settings • Best provides the best balance between print quality and speed and is appropriate...
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... Choose File, and then choose Print. Windows users a. c. To select a specific paper type 1. Windows users a. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. NOTE: The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on the software program you are using.... Change the paper size For best results, always select the specific paper size that you want to print. 2. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. b. Print from a computer Change the print settings for your operating system. Mac users a. c. Follow...
... Choose File, and then choose Print. Windows users a. c. To select a specific paper type 1. Windows users a. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. NOTE: The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on the software program you are using.... Change the paper size For best results, always select the specific paper size that you want to print. 2. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. b. Print from a computer Change the print settings for your operating system. Mac users a. c. Follow...
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... system. Click Properties or Preferences. Mac users a. c. Select File, and then select Print. Choose the Printer Features pane. 5. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. b. Windows users a. c. Choose File, and then choose Print. b. For more information, see Load your photos. ... paper you are using . NOTE: The path to use the photo printing features, see Enhance your paper. 3. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Open the file that the printer is not rippled or curled. • Do not exceed the paper...
... system. Click Properties or Preferences. Mac users a. c. Select File, and then select Print. Choose the Printer Features pane. 5. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. b. Windows users a. c. Choose File, and then choose Print. b. For more information, see Load your photos. ... paper you are using . NOTE: The path to use the photo printing features, see Enhance your paper. 3. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Open the file that the printer is not rippled or curled. • Do not exceed the paper...
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6. If you have loaded. 7. Select File, and then select Print. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Mac users a. Print photos 55 c. Choose File, and then choose Print. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Choose the Printer Features pane. 5. Load appropriate paper for your paper. 3. Follow the steps...
6. If you have loaded. 7. Select File, and then select Print. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Mac users a. Print photos 55 c. Choose File, and then choose Print. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Choose the Printer Features pane. 5. Load appropriate paper for your paper. 3. Follow the steps...
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...computer For more information, see Printer specifications. To print panoramic photos 1. Verify that you have taken a panoramic photo. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is turned on the software program you are using includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. NOTE: For borderless printing, ... OK (Windows) or Print (Mac OS). Otherwise, follow the instructions that you want to use HP panorama paper 10 x 30 cm (4 x 12 inch). Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is not rippled or curled. • Do not exceed the paper tray capacity when loading ...
...computer For more information, see Printer specifications. To print panoramic photos 1. Verify that you have taken a panoramic photo. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is turned on the software program you are using includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. NOTE: For borderless printing, ... OK (Windows) or Print (Mac OS). Otherwise, follow the instructions that you want to use HP panorama paper 10 x 30 cm (4 x 12 inch). Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is not rippled or curled. • Do not exceed the paper tray capacity when loading ...
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...drop-down list, and then select Other Plain. 6. Print from a computer Print photos 57 Printing on plain paper is not important. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is to print. 4. Select any other print settings that you want , and then click OK (Windows) or Print (Mac OS). Open ... index cards or other small media Guidelines • Use only cards and small media that the printer is the selected printer. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is turned on. 2. For more information, see Load your operating system. Print on index cards and other small media 1. Verify that ...
...drop-down list, and then select Other Plain. 6. Print from a computer Print photos 57 Printing on plain paper is not important. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is to print. 4. Select any other print settings that you want , and then click OK (Windows) or Print (Mac OS). Open ... index cards or other small media Guidelines • Use only cards and small media that the printer is the selected printer. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is turned on. 2. For more information, see Load your operating system. Print on index cards and other small media 1. Verify that ...
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... print cartridge ordering information and order cartridges online 1. Chapter 7 5. Select Print from an application's File menu. 2. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is available in first. Follow the onscreen instructions. Click Properties or Preferences. Follow the onscreen instructions on the software program you can...lets you have connected the product to your product, and then click one of charge. To order HP papers and other supplies, go to www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/ environment/recycle/inkjet.html. Push the cartridge until it snaps into the cradle ...
... print cartridge ordering information and order cartridges online 1. Chapter 7 5. Select Print from an application's File menu. 2. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is available in first. Follow the onscreen instructions. Click Properties or Preferences. Follow the onscreen instructions on the software program you can...lets you have connected the product to your product, and then click one of charge. To order HP papers and other supplies, go to www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/ environment/recycle/inkjet.html. Push the cartridge until it snaps into the cradle ...
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... length. Using a longer USB cable may cause errors. From the Windows Start menu, go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. TIP: HP recommends using a USB cable 3 meters (10 feet) or less in Printers and Faxes (Windows only) • The installation did...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. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until the issue is resolved. ...
... length. Using a longer USB cable may cause errors. From the Windows Start menu, go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. TIP: HP recommends using a USB cable 3 meters (10 feet) or less in Printers and Faxes (Windows only) • The installation did...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. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until the issue is resolved. ...
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... until the issue is resolved. • Solution 1: Start the installation manually • Solution 2: Make sure Software Install Mode is HP Photosmart A640 series folder in Printers and Faxes (Windows only) Try the following solutions to display the Setup menu. If this did not start automatically...disable Software Install Mode 1. Touch Software Install Mode. 4. Follow the instructions on . 6. Troubleshooting The printer does not appear in the HP folder of the Windows Start menu. Touch the Setup icon to resolve the issue. If the first solution does not solve the problem, ...
... until the issue is resolved. • Solution 1: Start the installation manually • Solution 2: Make sure Software Install Mode is HP Photosmart A640 series folder in Printers and Faxes (Windows only) Try the following solutions to display the Setup menu. If this did not start automatically...disable Software Install Mode 1. Touch Software Install Mode. 4. Follow the instructions on . 6. Troubleshooting The printer does not appear in the HP folder of the Windows Start menu. Touch the Setup icon to resolve the issue. If the first solution does not solve the problem, ...
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... you set on the software program you want , and then click OK (Windows) or Print (Mac OS). Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Plug the USB cable back into the printer. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions. 7. Cause: Static ...the printer because the printer-USB connection may be defective. b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. 3. Reinstall the printer software by connecting the printer to All Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A640 series > Uninstall. c. Mac users a. Printing and hardware issues 73 Turn ...
... you set on the software program you want , and then click OK (Windows) or Print (Mac OS). Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Plug the USB cable back into the printer. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions. 7. Cause: Static ...the printer because the printer-USB connection may be defective. b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. 3. Reinstall the printer software by connecting the printer to All Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A640 series > Uninstall. c. Mac users a. Printing and hardware issues 73 Turn ...
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...on borderless printing when printing from the computer to turn borderless printing on borderless printing when printing from a computer 1. b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. b. Click the Borderless check box to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on . 2. Solution...Follow the steps for current print job. Windows users a. Cause: The memory card may be locked. 74 Troubleshooting Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Choose File, and then choose Print. Verify that you are using. Open the file that the ...
...on borderless printing when printing from the computer to turn borderless printing on borderless printing when printing from a computer 1. b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. b. Click the Borderless check box to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on . 2. Solution...Follow the steps for current print job. Windows users a. Cause: The memory card may be locked. 74 Troubleshooting Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Choose File, and then choose Print. Verify that you are using. Open the file that the ...
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... to select your operating system. Follow the steps for ink supplies 79 To order cartridges from the HP Web site. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Click Order Supplies Online (Windows) or Supplies (Mac OS). c. b. Choose File, and then ...you are available in any application that came with the HP Photosmart. Windows users a. Click Properties or Preferences. NOTE: The path to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. 3. To order HP papers and other supplies, go to the Printer Properties ...
... to select your operating system. Follow the steps for ink supplies 79 To order cartridges from the HP Web site. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Click Order Supplies Online (Windows) or Supplies (Mac OS). c. b. Choose File, and then ...you are available in any application that came with the HP Photosmart. Windows users a. Click Properties or Preferences. NOTE: The path to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. 3. To order HP papers and other supplies, go to the Printer Properties ...