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...prohibited without notice. This regulatory number should be confused with the marketing name (HP Photosmart A640) or product numbers (CC001A, CC002A, etc). For information on setting up the printer, refer to change without prior written permission of this document is assigned a Regulatory...Start Here guide. Find information For information on using the printer, troubleshooting, product specifications, legal notices, environmental, and additional regulatory information, download the complete online User Guide at www.hp.com/support. 1 Notice The information contained in the express...
...prohibited without notice. This regulatory number should be confused with the marketing name (HP Photosmart A640) or product numbers (CC001A, CC002A, etc). For information on setting up the printer, refer to change without prior written permission of this document is assigned a Regulatory...Start Here guide. Find information For information on using the printer, troubleshooting, product specifications, legal notices, environmental, and additional regulatory information, download the complete online User Guide at www.hp.com/support. 1 Notice The information contained in the express...
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... APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THE HP PRODUCTS TO SUCH CUSTOMERS. b. For HP printer products, the use of : a. If HP is unable to repair or replace, as on the duration of the HP Limited Warranty in any HP support contract with the customer. To...have been refilled, remanufactured, refurbished, misused, or tampered with. 1 year 1 year unless otherwise stated A. HP printer limited warranty statement HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Printheads (only applies to products with customer replaceable printheads) Accessories Duration of limited warranty 90...
... APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THE HP PRODUCTS TO SUCH CUSTOMERS. b. For HP printer products, the use of : a. If HP is unable to repair or replace, as on the duration of the HP Limited Warranty in any HP support contract with the customer. To...have been refilled, remanufactured, refurbished, misused, or tampered with. 1 year 1 year unless otherwise stated A. HP printer limited warranty statement HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Printheads (only applies to products with customer replaceable printheads) Accessories Duration of limited warranty 90...
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...46 Use Pet Eye Fix...46 Adjust photo brightness...46 Touch up a photo...46 Create and view slide shows...47 6 Print from a computer Printer software...49 Transfer photos to a computer 49 Enhance your photos...51 Change the print settings for the print job 52 Change the print quality...... 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...63 Print a sample page...63...
...46 Use Pet Eye Fix...46 Adjust photo brightness...46 Touch up a photo...46 Create and view slide shows...47 6 Print from a computer Printer software...49 Transfer photos to a computer 49 Enhance your photos...51 Change the print settings for the print job 52 Change the print quality...... 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...63 Print a sample page...63...
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... quality is poor...75 Bluetooth printing problems...76 My Bluetooth device cannot find the printer 76 9 Shop for ink supplies...79 10 HP support and warranty Check the HP support Web site first 81 HP support by phone...81 Phone support period...81 Placing a call...82 After the ...phone support period 82 Additional warranty options...82 11 Specifications System requirements...83 Printer specifications...83 12 Regulatory and...
... quality is poor...75 Bluetooth printing problems...76 My Bluetooth device cannot find the printer 76 9 Shop for ink supplies...79 10 HP support and warranty Check the HP support Web site first 81 HP support by phone...81 Phone support period...81 Placing a call...82 After the ...phone support period 82 Additional warranty options...82 11 Specifications System requirements...83 Printer specifications...83 12 Regulatory and...
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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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...: Setup instructions: The setup instructions explain how to set up the printer, install the Photosmart software, and print a photo. 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,... topics: • How do I ? • Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A640 series printer comes with the following links to get more information on how to get help topics. www.hp.com/support Help from your paper • Insert or replace the print cartridge •...
...: Setup instructions: The setup instructions explain how to set up the printer, install the Photosmart software, and print a photo. 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,... topics: • How do I ? • Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A640 series printer comes with the following links to get more information on how to get help topics. www.hp.com/support Help from your paper • Insert or replace the print cartridge •...
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... using a USB cable (purchased separately) here. USB port: Connect the printer to support paper. Print cartridge door: Open to position the paper properly. Camera port: Connect a PictBridge digital camera or a USB flash/ thumb drive here. Chapter 2 The Photosmart at a glance Figure 2-1 Front and rear views Get started Label 1 ...tray. The input tray opens automatically when you open ): The printer deposits prints here. Paper-width guide: Move to the width of the current paper to insert or remove the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge. You can preview photos,...
... using a USB cable (purchased separately) here. USB port: Connect the printer to support paper. Print cartridge door: Open to position the paper properly. Camera port: Connect a PictBridge digital camera or a USB flash/ thumb drive here. Chapter 2 The Photosmart at a glance Figure 2-1 Front and rear views Get started Label 1 ...tray. The input tray opens automatically when you open ): The printer deposits prints here. Paper-width guide: Move to the width of the current paper to insert or remove the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge. You can preview photos,...
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...an error or if some user action is communicating with the printer. • Use the touch screen • Use the stylus • Photosmart Menu • The touch screen frame • Thumbnail view and 1-up view • Photo icons The HP TouchSmart screen 9 Memory card and PictBridge light: This light ... performing a read, write, or delete operation. The HP TouchSmart screen This section describes how to use the touch screen and stylus to interact with a memory card or attached device or when a connected computer is attached to turn the printer on or off. The On button will glow when ...
...an error or if some user action is communicating with the printer. • Use the touch screen • Use the stylus • Photosmart Menu • The touch screen frame • Thumbnail view and 1-up view • Photo icons The HP TouchSmart screen 9 Memory card and PictBridge light: This light ... performing a read, write, or delete operation. The HP TouchSmart screen This section describes how to use the touch screen and stylus to interact with a memory card or attached device or when a connected computer is attached to turn the printer on or off. The On button will glow when ...
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... captions through the touch screen keyboard. Use the stylus Use the stylus to draw on a photo, type a caption on the printer screen, make selections from the printer menus, or select photos for entering captions is designed primarily for most operations, such as menu navigation or selecting options in the...can also use the stylus for these activities, but it is not available in the Preferences menu. The printer chirps once for other than the stylus that comes with the printer or an approved replacement. You can change the volume of the sounds or turn them off in all languages...
... captions through the touch screen keyboard. Use the stylus Use the stylus to draw on a photo, type a caption on the printer screen, make selections from the printer menus, or select photos for entering captions is designed primarily for most operations, such as menu navigation or selecting options in the...can also use the stylus for these activities, but it is not available in the Preferences menu. The printer chirps once for other than the stylus that comes with the printer or an approved replacement. You can change the volume of the sounds or turn them off in all languages...
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There are two stylus storage areas on the printer: a slot that stores the stylus until you work with your photos. The HP TouchSmart screen 11 Stylus storage slot: Securely store the stylus here when moving the printer or between sessions. Figure 2-3 Stylus storage areas Get started Label 1 2 Description Stylus well: Place the stylus here to use it and a hole where you can rest the stylus and keep it handy while you need to keep it handy.
There are two stylus storage areas on the printer: a slot that stores the stylus until you work with your photos. The HP TouchSmart screen 11 Stylus storage slot: Securely store the stylus here when moving the printer or between sessions. Figure 2-3 Stylus storage areas Get started Label 1 2 Description Stylus well: Place the stylus here to use it and a hole where you can rest the stylus and keep it handy while you need to keep it handy.
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... photos on the touch screen frame. For more information, see Get creative. Get started Chapter 2 Photosmart Menu The following options are visible only when the printer is on or off. 2 Ink level: Indicates the amount of the HP TouchSmart screen, and provides quick access to the navigational buttons. The touch screen frame The...
... photos on the touch screen frame. For more information, see Get creative. Get started Chapter 2 Photosmart Menu The following options are visible only when the printer is on or off. 2 Ink level: Indicates the amount of the HP TouchSmart screen, and provides quick access to the navigational buttons. The touch screen frame The...
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... cleaning (touch Yes or No), and if you install a new print cartridge. • Clean Cartridge: Touch to see the status of the printer. • Printer Status Touch to clean the print cartridge. Setup menu options Tools • Print Test Page Touch to print a test page that are not accessible...if the alignment page does not print correctly when you touch Yes another cleaning cycle is useful for checking the print quality of the printer. The printer status window displays information on the ink levels, and the estimated time remaining for help on that menu. Next you will be asked...
... cleaning (touch Yes or No), and if you install a new print cartridge. • Clean Cartridge: Touch to see the status of the printer. • Printer Status Touch to clean the print cartridge. Setup menu options Tools • Print Test Page Touch to print a test page that are not accessible...if the alignment page does not print correctly when you touch Yes another cleaning cycle is useful for checking the print quality of the printer. The printer status window displays information on the ink levels, and the estimated time remaining for help on that menu. Next you will be asked...
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... preview to On (default) or Off. If you connect the printer to a computer with information about printer features. • Restore Defaults: Touch to restore printer defaults: Yes or No (default). Select On (default), and the embedded HP quick connect software will provide a preview of paper on which to... and do not want to connect the printer to show a date/time stamp on , the printer displays sample images a user can edit and print. The colorspace you are printing on non-HP paper or other media, choose Other so that the printer sets itself appropriately. • Date/Time:...
... preview to On (default) or Off. If you connect the printer to a computer with information about printer features. • Restore Defaults: Touch to restore printer defaults: Yes or No (default). Select On (default), and the embedded HP quick connect software will provide a preview of paper on which to... and do not want to connect the printer to show a date/time stamp on , the printer displays sample images a user can edit and print. The colorspace you are printing on non-HP paper or other media, choose Other so that the printer sets itself appropriately. • Date/Time:...
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... items in the Bluetooth menu to their default values. High requires users of other devices with Bluetooth wireless technology to enter the printer passkey. Get started Setup Menu 19 The Low setting does not require users of other devices with Bluetooth wireless technology to enter the...Computer: Touch to read how to print from imaging devices. • Creative Options: Touch to see information about the Create aspects of the printer. • Troubleshooting: Touch to see information about printing from your computer. • Getting Assistance: Touch to read how to obtain help with the...
... items in the Bluetooth menu to their default values. High requires users of other devices with Bluetooth wireless technology to enter the printer passkey. Get started Setup Menu 19 The Low setting does not require users of other devices with Bluetooth wireless technology to enter the...Computer: Touch to read how to print from imaging devices. • Creative Options: Touch to see information about the Create aspects of the printer. • Troubleshooting: Touch to see information about printing from your computer. • Getting Assistance: Touch to read how to obtain help with the...
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...size of paper, be sure to change the paper type. For information on changing the paper type when printing from a computer, see Load your printer to create beautiful photos. After loading paper, set by default to print the best quality photos on a different type of paper at a time.... to purchase supplies, go to: • www.hpshopping.com (U.S.) • www.hpshopping.ca (Canada) • www.hp.com/eur/hpoptions (Europe) • www.hp.com (All other countries/regions) The printer is not important. • Before loading paper, slide out the paper-width guide to make room for the print...
...size of paper, be sure to change the paper type. For information on changing the paper type when printing from a computer, see Load your printer to create beautiful photos. After loading paper, set by default to print the best quality photos on a different type of paper at a time.... to purchase supplies, go to: • www.hpshopping.com (U.S.) • www.hpshopping.ca (Canada) • www.hp.com/eur/hpoptions (Europe) • www.hp.com (All other countries/regions) The printer is not important. • Before loading paper, slide out the paper-width guide to make room for the print...
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... type TIP: If you are printing on a paper type other printer settings in last. If you are using tabbed paper, load the paper so tab feeds in the print dialog box. To change the paper type and other than the recommended HP Advanced Photo Paper, be sure to change the paper type... setting to and touch Paper Type. 3. For more information, see Setup Menu. 2. Select one of the printer. Load up to display the Setup Menu. Adjust the paper-width guide...
... type TIP: If you are printing on a paper type other printer settings in last. If you are using tabbed paper, load the paper so tab feeds in the print dialog box. To change the paper type and other than the recommended HP Advanced Photo Paper, be sure to change the paper type... setting to and touch Paper Type. 3. For more information, see Setup Menu. 2. Select one of the printer. Load up to display the Setup Menu. Adjust the paper-width guide...
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When you print without a computer, the printer senses the paper size being used and scales the image to fit on the paper size being used. Paper basics Load your paper 23 You can select from a greater number of paper sizes when you print from a computer than when you print without a computer.
When you print without a computer, the printer senses the paper size being used and scales the image to fit on the paper size being used. Paper basics Load your paper 23 You can select from a greater number of paper sizes when you print from a computer than when you print without a computer.
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...the documentation for your Bluetooth device for pairing with the HP Photosmart before you have installed the necessary software on to enable the Bluetooth options in Setup Menu. 26 Print from a Bluetooth device Select the HP Photosmart A640 series printer when it appears on starting a print job. Send... the print job from the Bluetooth device to be paired with the HP Photosmart is the same. Send the print job from the Bluetooth device...
...the documentation for your Bluetooth device for pairing with the HP Photosmart before you have installed the necessary software on to enable the Bluetooth options in Setup Menu. 26 Print from a Bluetooth device Select the HP Photosmart A640 series printer when it appears on starting a print job. Send... the print job from the Bluetooth device to be paired with the HP Photosmart is the same. Send the print job from the Bluetooth device...
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... can select photos while the memory card is in the camera (Digital Print Order Format, or DPOF) or while the memory card is in the printer.
... can select photos while the memory card is in the camera (Digital Print Order Format, or DPOF) or while the memory card is in the printer.
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...vendors and are using a SDHC or miniSD card, attach the adapter that came with the card before you insert the card into the printer • Angled corner is on the left • Metal contacts face down • If you are available in the following table and... Memory Stick • Angled corner is on the right • Metal contacts face down 28 Print without a computer Chapter 5 Supported memory cards The HP Photosmart printer can read a variety of storage capacities. • MultiMediaCard • Secure Digital • Memory Sticks, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo •...
...vendors and are using a SDHC or miniSD card, attach the adapter that came with the card before you insert the card into the printer • Angled corner is on the left • Metal contacts face down • If you are available in the following table and... Memory Stick • Angled corner is on the right • Metal contacts face down 28 Print without a computer Chapter 5 Supported memory cards The HP Photosmart printer can read a variety of storage capacities. • MultiMediaCard • Secure Digital • Memory Sticks, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo •...