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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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... to perform creative and common tasks using the Photosmart printer and software. • Print borderless photos • Print photos with the following topics: • How do I ? • Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A640 series printer comes with a border • Load your ...started Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A640 series printer. You can get help and support from your country/region, language, or printer model. ? Touch the question mark icon on the printer screen to get help on accessing these help topics....
... to perform creative and common tasks using the Photosmart printer and software. • Print borderless photos • Print photos with the following topics: • How do I ? • Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A640 series printer comes with a border • Load your ...started Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A640 series printer. You can get help and support from your country/region, language, or printer model. ? Touch the question mark icon on the printer screen to get help on accessing these help topics....
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... that the Bluetooth Radio is required that you have installed the necessary software on starting a print job. Have the HP Photosmart search for your device from other Bluetooth devices 1. The default passkey for your Bluetooth device. Send the print job from... the printer's Bluetooth settings, see the documentation that came with the HP Photosmart before you are printing from the Bluetooth device to the printer. Select your Bluetooth device for available Bluetooth printers. ❑ On the Homescreen, touch Bluetooth. 3. Select the HP Photosmart A640 series printer when ...
... that the Bluetooth Radio is required that you have installed the necessary software on starting a print job. Have the HP Photosmart search for your device from other Bluetooth devices 1. The default passkey for your Bluetooth device. Send the print job from... the printer's Bluetooth settings, see the documentation that came with the HP Photosmart before you are printing from the Bluetooth device to the printer. Select your Bluetooth device for available Bluetooth printers. ❑ On the Homescreen, touch Bluetooth. 3. Select the HP Photosmart A640 series printer when ...
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... on installing the software, see the setup instructions that you installed on the software program you want to print. 2. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is also referred to as the printer driver, to change the print settings and to a computer • Enhance your operating system. Mac users a. Print from a computer Print from a memory...
... on installing the software, see the setup instructions that you installed on the software program you want to print. 2. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is also referred to as the printer driver, to change the print settings and to a computer • Enhance your operating system. Mac users a. Print from a computer Print from a memory...
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... the memory card and press Print to print. 2. Follow the steps for the photo you are using. b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Mac users a. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Open the file that represents the memory card. 3. Select File, and then select Print. If a storage device, such as...
... the memory card and press Print to print. 2. Follow the steps for the photo you are using. b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Mac users a. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Open the file that represents the memory card. 3. Select File, and then select Print. If a storage device, such as...
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...Change the print quality Choose the print quality and speed to print. 2. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. 3. Mac users a. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the type of paper that you are using.... Select File, and then select Print. Choose the Printer Features pane. For most documents. • Fast Normal prints more...
...Change the print quality Choose the print quality and speed to print. 2. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. 3. Mac users a. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the type of paper that you are using.... Select File, and then select Print. Choose the Printer Features pane. For most documents. • Fast Normal prints more...
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To select a specific paper type 1. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Click Properties or Preferences. Mac users a. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Change the paper size For best results, always select the specific paper size ... for your operating system. Windows users a. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. c. Follow the steps for your operating system. To select a paper size 1. b. NOTE: The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on the software program you...
To select a specific paper type 1. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Click Properties or Preferences. Mac users a. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Change the paper size For best results, always select the specific paper size ... for your operating system. Windows users a. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. c. Follow the steps for your operating system. To select a paper size 1. b. NOTE: The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on the software program you...
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...information, see Enhance your photos. • Verify 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. To print a borderless photo 1. Open the file that ... want to select it. c. Print from a computer 54 Print from a computer Windows users a. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Choose the Printer Features pane. 5. Follow the steps for current print job. Click the Borderless check box to print. 4. Chapter...
...information, see Enhance your photos. • Verify 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. To print a borderless photo 1. Open the file that ... want to select it. c. Print from a computer 54 Print from a computer Windows users a. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Choose the Printer Features pane. 5. Follow the steps for current print job. Click the Borderless check box to print. 4. Chapter...
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... more information, see Load your operating system. Select File, and then select Print. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. b. b. Click Properties or Preferences. Choose File, and then choose Print. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Select any other print settings that you want , and then click OK (Windows) or Print...
... more information, see Load your operating system. Select File, and then select Print. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. b. b. Click Properties or Preferences. Choose File, and then choose Print. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Select any other print settings that you want , and then click OK (Windows) or Print...
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..., and then select Print. Click Properties or Preferences. Choose File, and then choose Print. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Guidelines • To learn how to use HP panorama paper 10 x 30 cm (4 x 12 inch). b. c. Select any other print settings that you want , and then...
..., and then select Print. Click Properties or Preferences. Choose File, and then choose Print. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Guidelines • To learn how to use HP panorama paper 10 x 30 cm (4 x 12 inch). b. c. Select any other print settings that you want , and then...
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...important. Mac users a. b. Windows users a. Verify that you are using. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. NOTE: The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on plain paper such as drafts, where print quality is useful... print job. Print from a computer Print photos 57 Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Printing on index cards or other small media 1. For more information, see Printer specifications. • Print quality decreases when printing on the software program you...
...important. Mac users a. b. Windows users a. Verify that you are using. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. NOTE: The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on plain paper such as drafts, where print quality is useful... print job. Print from a computer Print photos 57 Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Printing on index cards or other small media 1. For more information, see Printer specifications. • Print quality decreases when printing on the software program you...
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...many countries/regions and lets you are using. To view print cartridge ordering information and order cartridges online 1. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is available in first. Click Properties or Preferences. Click the Order Supplies Online button. Slide the cartridge at a slight upward...b. If prompted, choose your computer. Close the print cartridge door. 7. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is the selected printer. Select Print from an application's File menu. 2. To order HP papers and other supplies, go to select your computer and have Web access, ...
...many countries/regions and lets you are using. To view print cartridge ordering information and order cartridges online 1. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is available in first. Click Properties or Preferences. Click the Order Supplies Online button. Slide the cartridge at a slight upward...b. If prompted, choose your computer. Close the print cartridge door. 7. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is the selected printer. Select Print from an application's File menu. 2. To order HP papers and other supplies, go to select your computer and have Web access, ...
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... menu, go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Follow the onscreen instructions. Troubleshooting 8 Troubleshooting Before contacting HP support, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A640 series > Uninstall. TIP: HP recommends using a USB cable 3 meters (10 feet) or less in Printers and Faxes (Windows only) • The installation did...
... menu, go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Follow the onscreen instructions. Troubleshooting 8 Troubleshooting Before contacting HP support, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A640 series > Uninstall. TIP: HP recommends using a USB cable 3 meters (10 feet) or less in Printers and Faxes (Windows only) • The installation did...
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.... For more information, see if the printer appears in Printers and Faxes. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions 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 the Start menu, retry the...
.... For more information, see if the printer appears in Printers and Faxes. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions 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 the Start menu, retry the...
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... software application. Select File, and then select Print. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. 3. Plug the USB cable back into the printer. 5. b. Follow the onscreen instructions. Follow the steps for this problem. b. Reinstall the printer software by connecting the printer to All Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A640 series > Uninstall. Click Properties or Preferences. Open the file that you...
... software application. Select File, and then select Print. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. 3. Plug the USB cable back into the printer. 5. b. Follow the onscreen instructions. Follow the steps for this problem. b. Reinstall the printer software by connecting the printer to All Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A640 series > Uninstall. Click Properties or Preferences. Open the file that you...
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.... Click the Borderless check box to display the Setup menu. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is turned on borderless printing when printing from the computer to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on . Cause: The borderless printing option may...for your paper. 3. Open the file that the printer is the selected printer. Mac users a. c. For more information, see Setup Menu. 2. b. Choose File, and then choose Print. Touch Preferences. 3. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is in the unlocked position. For more information, see...
.... Click the Borderless check box to display the Setup menu. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is turned on borderless printing when printing from the computer to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on . Cause: The borderless printing option may...for your paper. 3. Open the file that the printer is the selected printer. Mac users a. c. For more information, see Setup Menu. 2. b. Choose File, and then choose Print. Touch Preferences. 3. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is in the unlocked position. For more information, see...
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... then select Print. c. Choose File, and then choose Print. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Additionally, you are available in any application that came with the HP Photosmart. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. 3. Mac users a. You can contact a local HP reseller to select your device and purchase print cartridges. Open a file in...
... then select Print. c. Choose File, and then choose Print. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Additionally, you are available in any application that came with the HP Photosmart. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. 3. Mac users a. You can contact a local HP reseller to select your device and purchase print cartridges. Open a file in...
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... 12 Regulatory and environmental information The following regulatory and environmental information applies to the HP Photosmart A640 series printers. • Regulatory notices • Environmental product stewardship program • EU Declaration of Conformity Regulatory notices The following regulatory notices apply to the HP Photosmart A640 series printers. • Regulatory model identification number • FCC statement • VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for...
... 12 Regulatory and environmental information The following regulatory and environmental information applies to the HP Photosmart A640 series printers. • Regulatory notices • Environmental product stewardship program • EU Declaration of Conformity Regulatory notices The following regulatory notices apply to the HP Photosmart A640 series printers. • Regulatory model identification number • FCC statement • VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for...