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Contents 1 Welcome...3 Accessing the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help 3 Printer parts...4 Printer screen...6 2 Get ready to print 9 Load paper...9 Choose the right paper 9 Print from the control panel or a computer 9...creative options in the printer software 23 HP Photosmart Premier (Windows 23 HP Photosmart Essential (Windows 23 HP Photosmart Studio (Mac 24 HP Photosmart Share 24 View photos on your computer screen 24 Save your photos to a computer 25 5 Print on CDs and DVDs 27 Create and print CD/DVD labels 27 HP Photosmart Premier 27 HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 1
Contents 1 Welcome...3 Accessing the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help 3 Printer parts...4 Printer screen...6 2 Get ready to print 9 Load paper...9 Choose the right paper 9 Print from the control panel or a computer 9...creative options in the printer software 23 HP Photosmart Premier (Windows 23 HP Photosmart Essential (Windows 23 HP Photosmart Studio (Mac 24 HP Photosmart Share 24 View photos on your computer screen 24 Save your photos to a computer 25 5 Print on CDs and DVDs 27 Create and print CD/DVD labels 27 HP Photosmart Premier 27 HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 1
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... Bluetooth printing problems 41 Printer screen status indicators 42 8 HP Support...45 HP Support by phone 45 Placing a call 46 Return to HP repair service (North America only 46 HP Quick Exchange Service (Japan only 46 Additional warranty options 47 9 Specifications...49 System specifications 49 Printer specifications 50 10 HP Warranty...53 Index...55 2 HP Photosmart D5100 series
... Bluetooth printing problems 41 Printer screen status indicators 42 8 HP Support...45 HP Support by phone 45 Placing a call 46 Return to HP repair service (North America only 46 HP Quick Exchange Service (Japan only 46 Additional warranty options 47 9 Specifications...49 System specifications 49 Printer specifications 50 10 HP Warranty...53 Index...55 2 HP Photosmart D5100 series
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... of the printer, explains how to print from a computer. For information about installing the software, see Printing from your computer, install the HP Photosmart software and view the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help. This book describes the basic features of using the HP Photosmart D5100 series printer. With your new photo printer you can also print images directly on...
... of the printer, explains how to print from a computer. For information about installing the software, see Printing from your computer, install the HP Photosmart software and view the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help. This book describes the basic features of using the HP Photosmart D5100 series printer. With your new photo printer you can also print images directly on...
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HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 5 Control panel 1 Printer screen: Displays photo index number, page layout information, and approximate ink levels. 2 Select Photos and : Scrolls through photos on a ...: Prints selected photos from the inserted memory card. 5 Photo Tray: Selects the photo tray for the next standalone print job. 6 Photosmart Express: Opens the HP Photosmart Express software on a Windows computer and the HP Photosmart Studio software on a Mac. 7 Cancel: Cancels the current print job. 8 On: Turns the printer on or off. 9 Photo Index: Prints thumbnails of...
HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 5 Control panel 1 Printer screen: Displays photo index number, page layout information, and approximate ink levels. 2 Select Photos and : Scrolls through photos on a ...: Prints selected photos from the inserted memory card. 5 Photo Tray: Selects the photo tray for the next standalone print job. 6 Photosmart Express: Opens the HP Photosmart Express software on a Windows computer and the HP Photosmart Studio software on a Mac. 7 Cancel: Cancels the current print job. 8 On: Turns the printer on or off. 9 Photo Index: Prints thumbnails of...
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...the cartridge numbers in the Studio toolbar. 3. Click Devices in the printer software. For best print quality, HP recommends that appear on the box. Printer service or repairs required as a result of non-HP ink will not be covered under warranty. Chapter 2 7. Lower the output...easily produce great results, time after time. In the Configuration Settings list, click Supply Info. Note HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of time. 12 HP Photosmart D5100 series Caution To prevent ink loss or spillage: leave the print cartridges installed while transporting the printer,...
...the cartridge numbers in the Studio toolbar. 3. Click Devices in the printer software. For best print quality, HP recommends that appear on the box. Printer service or repairs required as a result of non-HP ink will not be covered under warranty. Chapter 2 7. Lower the output...easily produce great results, time after time. In the Configuration Settings list, click Supply Info. Note HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of time. 12 HP Photosmart D5100 series Caution To prevent ink loss or spillage: leave the print cartridges installed while transporting the printer,...
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..., the arrow points toward the printer ● Edge with the card before you ● Metal contacts face down ● If you are using a software application. The default small paper size for printing from the photo tray is 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch), and the default large paper size...9679; Metal contacts face down Supported file formats The printer can recognize and print JPEG and uncompressed TIFF files directly from a memory card. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 17 Change the default paper size Use the Toolbox to your digital camera saves photos in other file formats, save the...
..., the arrow points toward the printer ● Edge with the card before you ● Metal contacts face down ● If you are using a software application. The default small paper size for printing from the photo tray is 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch), and the default large paper size...9679; Metal contacts face down Supported file formats The printer can recognize and print JPEG and uncompressed TIFF files directly from a memory card. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 17 Change the default paper size Use the Toolbox to your digital camera saves photos in other file formats, save the...
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... when the adapter is the same: To print photos from a camera using the USB cable that came with the adapter. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 21 The adapter is formatted for detailed instructions. Print. Check the documentation that came with Bluetooth wireless technology,...● The images you copy to receive data. 3. Using a Bluetooth camera If you have the necessary hardware and software installed. In addition, an HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter must be connected to the Windows file structure. For more information, see Load paper. 2. Have ...
... when the adapter is the same: To print photos from a camera using the USB cable that came with the adapter. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 21 The adapter is formatted for detailed instructions. Print. Check the documentation that came with Bluetooth wireless technology,...● The images you copy to receive data. 3. Using a Bluetooth camera If you have the necessary hardware and software installed. In addition, an HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter must be connected to the Windows file structure. For more information, see Load paper. 2. Have ...
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... album pages, cards, calendars, panoramic photos, CD labels, and more information on installing the software, see Updating the software. This software also gives you access to HP Photosmart Share so that have the latest features and improvements; HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 23 HP Photosmart Premier is only available for instructions, see the Quick Start Guide. Explore the many...
... album pages, cards, calendars, panoramic photos, CD labels, and more information on installing the software, see Updating the software. This software also gives you access to HP Photosmart Share so that have the latest features and improvements; HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 23 HP Photosmart Premier is only available for instructions, see the Quick Start Guide. Explore the many...
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...see the Quick Start booklet. 24 HP Photosmart D5100 series HP Photosmart Share HP Photosmart Share allows you the option of HP Photosmart Essential: ● View - Open HP Photosmart Share (Windows users) ➔ Click the HP Photosmart Share tab within HP Photosmart Essential. Easily organize and manage your... access and have all the HP software installed. Order online prints and gifts. Crop your computer, see the HP Photosmart Premier, HP Photosmart Essential, or HP Photosmart Mac help within HP Photosmart Premier or HP Photosmart Essential. Explore the many features...
...see the Quick Start booklet. 24 HP Photosmart D5100 series HP Photosmart Share HP Photosmart Share allows you the option of HP Photosmart Essential: ● View - Open HP Photosmart Share (Windows users) ➔ Click the HP Photosmart Share tab within HP Photosmart Essential. Easily organize and manage your... access and have all the HP software installed. Order online prints and gifts. Crop your computer, see the HP Photosmart Premier, HP Photosmart Essential, or HP Photosmart Mac help within HP Photosmart Premier or HP Photosmart Essential. Explore the many features...
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Insert a memory card into the printer. Make sure that you have installed the software from the HP Photosmart D5100 series CD, and that the printer is connected to a computer at the USB port on the memory card. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions...printer to a computer, you the option of viewing or saving your photos. 3. Insert a memory card into the printer. The HP Photosmart software will give you have installed the software from the HP Photosmart D5100 series CD, and that the printer is connected to a computer 1. On the printer control panel, press Select Photos and to...
Insert a memory card into the printer. Make sure that you have installed the software from the HP Photosmart D5100 series CD, and that the printer is connected to a computer at the USB port on the memory card. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions...printer to a computer, you the option of viewing or saving your photos. 3. Insert a memory card into the printer. The HP Photosmart software will give you have installed the software from the HP Photosmart D5100 series CD, and that the printer is connected to a computer 1. On the printer control panel, press Select Photos and to...
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...and print CD/DVD labels Read through these tips on how to open and use software that you need help , see Load the CD/DVD tray. Opening HP Photosmart Studio ➔ In the Dock, click the HP Photosmart Studio icon. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 27 After creating your label, click Print on the Create page ... on your printable CD or DVD media. 5 Print on CDs and DVDs In addition to printing on paper, your HP Photosmart D5100 series printer also allows you click Print in the software, load the media in the CD/DVD tray. If you need to have fun with all the tools you need ...
...and print CD/DVD labels Read through these tips on how to open and use software that you need help , see Load the CD/DVD tray. Opening HP Photosmart Studio ➔ In the Dock, click the HP Photosmart Studio icon. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 27 After creating your label, click Print on the Create page ... on your printable CD or DVD media. 5 Print on CDs and DVDs In addition to printing on paper, your HP Photosmart D5100 series printer also allows you click Print in the software, load the media in the CD/DVD tray. If you need to have fun with all the tools you need ...
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... are using a smaller-sized media, flip over the CD/DVD holder ring as shown in the software. The printer pulls the CD/DVD holder while printing on the media, follow the steps below. 28 HP Photosmart D5100 series Load the CD/DVD holder ➔ Securely snap the media on the CD/DVD holder that...
... are using a smaller-sized media, flip over the CD/DVD holder ring as shown in the software. The printer pulls the CD/DVD holder while printing on the media, follow the steps below. 28 HP Photosmart D5100 series Load the CD/DVD holder ➔ Securely snap the media on the CD/DVD holder that...
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...HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 31 For more information, see white streaks or missing colors in this section. For more information, see white streaks or missing colors on which the print cartridge cradle slides. Cleaning and maintaining the printer Keep the printer and print cartridges clean and well-maintained using the software... contacts If the printer is temporary and clears up within 24 hours. 6 Care and maintenance The HP Photosmart D5100 series printer requires very little maintenance. Follow the guidelines in your prints. Noise is normal when the cradle moves back and...
...HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 31 For more information, see white streaks or missing colors in this section. For more information, see white streaks or missing colors on which the print cartridge cradle slides. Cleaning and maintaining the printer Keep the printer and print cartridges clean and well-maintained using the software... contacts If the printer is temporary and clears up within 24 hours. 6 Care and maintenance The HP Photosmart D5100 series printer requires very little maintenance. Follow the guidelines in your prints. Noise is normal when the cradle moves back and...
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... facing up. Distilled water (tap water may dry out and cause printing problems. 4. Gather the following items to complete the installation. 32 HP Photosmart D5100 series Open the main cover of the printer software installed, No new updates are available appears in the HP Software Update window. Caution Do not touch the ink nozzle plate. The...
... facing up. Distilled water (tap water may dry out and cause printing problems. 4. Gather the following items to complete the installation. 32 HP Photosmart D5100 series Open the main cover of the printer software installed, No new updates are available appears in the HP Software Update window. Caution Do not touch the ink nozzle plate. The...
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... ● If the printer and print cartridges have not been used for software updates. For more , use HP Photosmart Updater. 1. This allows the printer to check for one month or more information, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. Store print cartridges at room temperature (15-35 degrees C ...and print cartridges Protect the printer and print cartridges by following these tips to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● Keep all paper from the print cartridge, do not attempt to reattach it in. 4. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 33
... ● If the printer and print cartridges have not been used for software updates. For more , use HP Photosmart Updater. 1. This allows the printer to check for one month or more information, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. Store print cartridges at room temperature (15-35 degrees C ...and print cartridges Protect the printer and print cartridges by following these tips to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● Keep all paper from the print cartridge, do not attempt to reattach it in. 4. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 33
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...CD/DVD, insert the CD/DVD holder in length to minimize injected noise due to a computer, HP recommends using the printer. Print cartridge tape not removed HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 35 Note When connecting the printer to potential high electromagnetic fields. The Attention light...not connected to a computer, check for it to finish. It contains information about software installation, see the Quick Start booklet that came with the printer. 7 Troubleshooting The HP Photosmart D5100 series printer is designed to be reliable and easy to the online support services at ...
...CD/DVD, insert the CD/DVD holder in length to minimize injected noise due to a computer, HP recommends using the printer. Print cartridge tape not removed HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 35 Note When connecting the printer to potential high electromagnetic fields. The Attention light...not connected to a computer, check for it to finish. It contains information about software installation, see the Quick Start booklet that came with the printer. 7 Troubleshooting The HP Photosmart D5100 series printer is designed to be reliable and easy to the online support services at ...
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... photo, or a PDF. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 37 The printer enters this , always extend the output tray extension when you are printed. Remove any paper from the main tray and try printing again. or low- If the problem persists, use the printer software to lower the ink saturation level...from the tray and shuffle the paper so it the opposite direction of paper may be too thin or too thick. See the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help for best results. The printer cannot print borderless photos on all sizes of these problems. ● If you print. The...
... photo, or a PDF. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 37 The printer enters this , always extend the output tray extension when you are printed. Remove any paper from the main tray and try printing again. or low- If the problem persists, use the printer software to lower the ink saturation level...from the tray and shuffle the paper so it the opposite direction of paper may be too thin or too thick. See the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help for best results. The printer cannot print borderless photos on all sizes of these problems. ● If you print. The...
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... sure to also read this section, or go to receive data. ● You may be too far from the software. For more information, see Loading the CD/DVD tray. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 41 Solution Physically remove the holder and close the CD/DVD tray. For information on the underside of...DVD holder almost completely ejects out of the rear of the printer. The CD/DVD holder is ready to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Solution ● Make sure the Bluetooth device is waiting for you to the printer. The maximum recommended distance between the Bluetooth ...
... sure to also read this section, or go to receive data. ● You may be too far from the software. For more information, see Loading the CD/DVD tray. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 41 Solution Physically remove the holder and close the CD/DVD tray. For information on the underside of...DVD holder almost completely ejects out of the rear of the printer. The CD/DVD holder is ready to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Solution ● Make sure the Bluetooth device is waiting for you to the printer. The maximum recommended distance between the Bluetooth ...
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... See Accessing the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help. 2. HP Photosmart help: The onscreen HP Photosmart help from HP at an additional cost. Connect with an HP technician by product, country/region, and language. 3. U.S. Western Europe: Customers in their country/region. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 45 Access...problem, follow these steps: 1. Contact your HP dealer or call the support phone number for your country/region for software updates Support options and availability vary by using the onscreen Help or HP web sites, call the appropriate support phone ...
... See Accessing the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help. 2. HP Photosmart help: The onscreen HP Photosmart help from HP at an additional cost. Connect with an HP technician by product, country/region, and language. 3. U.S. Western Europe: Customers in their country/region. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 45 Access...problem, follow these steps: 1. Contact your HP dealer or call the support phone number for your country/region for software updates Support options and availability vary by using the onscreen Help or HP web sites, call the appropriate support phone ...
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... you install any new hardware or software on the bottom of the printer) ● Computer operating system ● Version of this guide. We pay for the duration of the hardware warranty period. HP Quick Exchange Service (Japan only) 46 HP Photosmart D5100 series Did you are near the computer... and printer. This service is free for the round-trip shipping and handling. Be prepared to an HP Central Repair Center. Can you are calling...
... you install any new hardware or software on the bottom of the printer) ● Computer operating system ● Version of this guide. We pay for the duration of the hardware warranty period. HP Quick Exchange Service (Japan only) 46 HP Photosmart D5100 series Did you are near the computer... and printer. This service is free for the round-trip shipping and handling. Be prepared to an HP Central Repair Center. Can you are calling...