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..., legal notices, environmental, and additional regulatory information, download the complete online User Guide at www.hp.com/support. 1 Nothing herein should not be confused with the marketing name (HP Photosmart A640) or product numbers (CC001A, CC002A, etc). Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of Hewlett-Packard,...For information on setting up the printer, refer to change without prior written permission of this document is SNPRH-0807. HP shall not be construed as allowed under copyright laws. All rights reserved. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors...
..., legal notices, environmental, and additional regulatory information, download the complete online User Guide at www.hp.com/support. 1 Nothing herein should not be confused with the marketing name (HP Photosmart A640) or product numbers (CC001A, CC002A, etc). Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of Hewlett-Packard,...For information on setting up the printer, refer to change without prior written permission of this document is SNPRH-0807. HP shall not be construed as allowed under copyright laws. All rights reserved. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors...
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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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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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... I? Get started Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A640 series printer. This document may be called Quick Start Guide or Setup Guide, depending on your device: Help is available from the HP Web site. You can get help and support from your paper ...8226; Insert or replace the print cartridge • Transfer photos to a computer Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A640 series printer comes with the following links to get help topics. If you have Internet access, you can also view Help topics ...
... I? Get started Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A640 series printer. This document may be called Quick Start Guide or Setup Guide, depending on your device: Help is available from the HP Web site. You can get help and support from your paper ...8226; Insert or replace the print cartridge • Transfer photos to a computer Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A640 series printer comes with the following links to get help topics. If you have Internet access, you can also view Help topics ...
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...Device Address appears, which is required that enables a wide range of devices to connect with each other without the clutter of the HP Photosmart A640 series in the Bluetooth Menu. 3. Print from a Bluetooth device 4 Print from a Bluetooth device This section describes how to print ...information on to enable the Bluetooth options in order to establish a connection. What you need for a Bluetooth connection • Connect the HP Photosmart A640 series to your Bluetooth device If you have a PDA or a mobile phone with Bluetooth wireless technology, you might need for a Bluetooth...
...Device Address appears, which is required that enables a wide range of devices to connect with each other without the clutter of the HP Photosmart A640 series in the Bluetooth Menu. 3. Print from a Bluetooth device 4 Print from a Bluetooth device This section describes how to print ...information on to enable the Bluetooth options in order to establish a connection. What you need for a Bluetooth connection • Connect the HP Photosmart A640 series to your Bluetooth device If you have a PDA or a mobile phone with Bluetooth wireless technology, you might need for a Bluetooth...
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...other Bluetooth devices 1. NOTE: It is required that came with the HP Photosmart is turned on adjusting the printer's Bluetooth settings, see the documentation that the Bluetooth Radio is 0000. 4. Select the HP Photosmart A640 series printer when it appears on the device. 4. Print photos ...to and print from a Bluetooth device 1. The default passkey for printing from any device with the HP Photosmart before you are printing from the list of available Bluetooth devices. Have the HP Photosmart search for available Bluetooth printers. ❑ On the Homescreen, touch Bluetooth. 3.
...other Bluetooth devices 1. NOTE: It is required that came with the HP Photosmart is turned on adjusting the printer's Bluetooth settings, see the documentation that the Bluetooth Radio is 0000. 4. Select the HP Photosmart A640 series printer when it appears on the device. 4. Print photos ...to and print from a Bluetooth device 1. The default passkey for printing from any device with the HP Photosmart before you are printing from the list of available Bluetooth devices. Have the HP Photosmart search for available Bluetooth printers. ❑ On the Homescreen, touch Bluetooth. 3.
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... Properties dialog box can vary depending on installing the software, see the setup instructions that you want to print. 2. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is connected to a computer, and you want to print a photo from an image editing application. To access print settings 1. ...Print from a computer This section describes how to print photos when the HP Photosmart A640 series printer is the selected printer. NOTE: The Printer Properties dialog box is the selected printer. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is also referred to as the printer driver, to change the ...
... Properties dialog box can vary depending on installing the software, see the setup instructions that you want to print. 2. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is connected to a computer, and you want to print a photo from an image editing application. To access print settings 1. ...Print from a computer This section describes how to print photos when the HP Photosmart A640 series printer is the selected printer. NOTE: The Printer Properties dialog box is the selected printer. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is also referred to as the printer driver, to change the ...
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... up photos from a memory card to the other common problems To change the HP Real Life technologies settings 1. Follow the steps for the photo you are using. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. c. Remove either the storage device or the memory...drive, is already inserted, do the following : ▲ Connect a compatible camera or flash drive to a memory card. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Select the appropriate Photo Fix or Automatic Red Eye Removal option for your photos 51 Mac users a. Click Properties...
... up photos from a memory card to the other common problems To change the HP Real Life technologies settings 1. Follow the steps for the photo you are using. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. c. Remove either the storage device or the memory...drive, is already inserted, do the following : ▲ Connect a compatible camera or flash drive to a memory card. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Select the appropriate Photo Fix or Automatic Red Eye Removal option for your photos 51 Mac users a. Click Properties...
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... print settings, such as paper type or print quality, when printing from a computer Select File, and then select Print. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is appropriate for most documents, the Best setting prints more slowly than the Normal setting. b. Choose the Printer Features pane. In the...the best balance between high quality and speed and can vary depending on the software program you are using. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. 3. Print from a computer 52 Print from a computer. NOTE: The path to optimize your photo printing. b.
... print settings, such as paper type or print quality, when printing from a computer Select File, and then select Print. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is appropriate for most documents, the Best setting prints more slowly than the Normal setting. b. Choose the Printer Features pane. In the...the best balance between high quality and speed and can vary depending on the software program you are using. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. 3. Print from a computer 52 Print from a computer. NOTE: The path to optimize your photo printing. b.
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... Properties dialog box can vary depending on the software program you are using . Open the file that you have loaded. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Mac users a. c. Choose the Printer Features pane. 3. In the Paper Size drop-down list, select ..., always select the specific paper size that you want to print. 2. Windows users a. Click Properties or Preferences. c. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Choose File, and then choose Print. Open the file that matches the media you are using for your ...
... Properties dialog box can vary depending on the software program you are using . Open the file that you have loaded. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Mac users a. c. Choose the Printer Features pane. 3. In the Paper Size drop-down list, select ..., always select the specific paper size that you want to print. 2. Windows users a. Click Properties or Preferences. c. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Choose File, and then choose Print. Open the file that matches the media you are using for your ...
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... File, and then select Print. b. Click Properties or Preferences. Choose File, and then choose Print. To print a borderless photo 1. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. b. c. NOTE: The path to print. 4. Chapter 6 Print photos This section describes how to print several types of ... that the photo paper you want to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on . 2. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Choose the Printer Features pane. 5. Windows users a. Follow the steps for current print job.
... File, and then select Print. b. Click Properties or Preferences. Choose File, and then choose Print. To print a borderless photo 1. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. b. c. NOTE: The path to print. 4. Chapter 6 Print photos This section describes how to print several types of ... that the photo paper you want to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on . 2. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Choose the Printer Features pane. 5. Windows users a. Follow the steps for current print job.
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... you have loaded. 7. 6. For more information, see Enhance your operating system. Windows users a. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is checked. 6. c. NOTE: The path to use the photo printing features, see Printer specifications. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is turned on photo paper with borders 1. Choose the Printer Features pane. 5. Select any other...
... you have loaded. 7. 6. For more information, see Enhance your operating system. Windows users a. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is checked. 6. c. NOTE: The path to use the photo printing features, see Printer specifications. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is turned on photo paper with borders 1. Choose the Printer Features pane. 5. Select any other...
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...using includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. For more information, see Load your operating system. b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Click Properties or Preferences. Print from a computer 56 Print from a computer To print panoramic photos...your paper. 3. Windows users a. c. NOTE: The path to use HP panorama paper 10 x 30 cm (4 x 12 inch). Mac users a. Choose File, and then choose Print. b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Choose the Printer Features pane. 5. Select ...
...using includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. For more information, see Load your operating system. b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Click Properties or Preferences. Print from a computer 56 Print from a computer To print panoramic photos...your paper. 3. Windows users a. c. NOTE: The path to use HP panorama paper 10 x 30 cm (4 x 12 inch). Mac users a. Choose File, and then choose Print. b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Choose the Printer Features pane. 5. Select ...
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... then click OK (Windows) or Print (Mac OS). Follow the steps for your paper. 3. Windows users a. Select File, and then select Print. c. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is to print. 4. To print on . 2. Open the file that the printer is not important. This is the selected printer. NOTE: The path to... capacity when loading media. Load appropriate paper for print jobs, such as index cards. For more information, see Load your operating system. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is useful for current print job. Select any other small media 1.
... then click OK (Windows) or Print (Mac OS). Follow the steps for your paper. 3. Windows users a. Select File, and then select Print. c. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is to print. 4. To print on . 2. Open the file that the printer is not important. This is the selected printer. NOTE: The path to... capacity when loading media. Load appropriate paper for print jobs, such as index cards. For more information, see Load your operating system. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is useful for current print job. Select any other small media 1.
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Chapter 7 5. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is available in first. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is the selected printer. Click Properties or Preferences. NOTE: The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can order print... instructions on top. Slide the cartridge at a slight upward angle into place. 6. Click the Order Supplies Online button. To order HP papers and other supplies, go to www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/ environment/recycle/inkjet.html. Close the print cartridge door. 7. Get print cartridge ordering information If you have Web ...
Chapter 7 5. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is available in first. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is the selected printer. Click Properties or Preferences. NOTE: The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can order print... instructions on top. Slide the cartridge at a slight upward angle into place. 6. Click the Order Supplies Online button. To order HP papers and other supplies, go to www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/ environment/recycle/inkjet.html. Close the print cartridge door. 7. Get print cartridge ordering information If you have Web ...
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... Try the following solutions to resolve the issue. From the Windows Start menu, go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Follow the onscreen instructions. Using a longer USB cable may cause errors. Troubleshooting 65 b. This section contains the... Windows computer. • The printer does not appear in length. Troubleshooting 8 Troubleshooting Before contacting HP support, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A640 series > Uninstall. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining ...
... Try the following solutions to resolve the issue. From the Windows Start menu, go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Follow the onscreen instructions. Using a longer USB cable may cause errors. Troubleshooting 65 b. This section contains the... Windows computer. • The printer does not appear in length. Troubleshooting 8 Troubleshooting Before contacting HP support, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A640 series > Uninstall. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining ...
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...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 Printers and Faxes (Windows only) Try the following solutions to display the Setup menu. If this did not start automatically...Turn the printer off , wait 10 seconds, and then turn the printer back on. 6. Troubleshooting The printer does not appear in the HP folder of the Windows Start menu. Solution 2: Disable Software Install Mode Solution: Disable Software Install Mode and check Printers and Faxes again....
...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 Printers and Faxes (Windows only) Try the following solutions to display the Setup menu. If this did not start automatically...Turn the printer off , wait 10 seconds, and then turn the printer back on. 6. Troubleshooting The printer does not appear in the HP folder of the Windows Start menu. Solution 2: Disable Software Install Mode Solution: Disable Software Install Mode and check Printers and Faxes again....
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...be different than those in the cable between the computer and printer. 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. Mac users a. Plug the USB cable back into the printer. 5.... the following solution for your operating system. Follow the steps for this problem. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Follow the onscreen instructions. 7. Solution: To select print settings 1. Troubleshooting 4.
...be different than those in the cable between the computer and printer. 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. Mac users a. Plug the USB cable back into the printer. 5.... the following solution for your operating system. Follow the steps for this problem. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Follow the onscreen instructions. 7. Solution: To select print settings 1. Troubleshooting 4.
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...Troubleshooting Chapter 8 The printer did not print borderless photos Try the following solution for this problem. Verify that you are using. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Click Properties or Preferences. Follow the steps for your paper. 3. Windows users a. b. Solution: To turn ... 4. Load appropriate paper for this problem. c. For more information, see Load your operating system. b. Mac users a. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Cause: The borderless printing option may be turned off.
...Troubleshooting Chapter 8 The printer did not print borderless photos Try the following solution for this problem. Verify that you are using. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Click Properties or Preferences. Follow the steps for your paper. 3. Windows users a. b. Solution: To turn ... 4. Load appropriate paper for this problem. c. For more information, see Load your operating system. b. Mac users a. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. Cause: The borderless printing option may be turned off.
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... print cartridges online from a connected computer 1. NOTE: Ordering print cartridges online is the selected printer. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is not supported in any application that came with the HP Photosmart. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is not supported in English only. Additionally, you are available in your operating system. Click Order Supplies...
... print cartridges online from a connected computer 1. NOTE: Ordering print cartridges online is the selected printer. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is not supported in any application that came with the HP Photosmart. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is not supported in English only. Additionally, you are available in your operating system. Click Order Supplies...