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...the paper type...53 Change the paper size...53 Print photos...54 Print borderless photos...54 Print photos with a border 55 Print postcards...56 Print panoramic photos...56 Print on index cards and other small media 57 HP Photosmart software...58 6 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 ...
...the paper type...53 Change the paper size...53 Print photos...54 Print borderless photos...54 Print photos with a border 55 Print postcards...56 Print panoramic photos...56 Print on index cards and other small media 57 HP Photosmart software...58 6 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 ...
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1 HP Photosmart A630 series User Guide HP Photosmart A630 series User Guide Welcome to the HP Photosmart A630 series User Guide! For more information about the HP Photosmart printer, see: • "Get started" on page 7 • "Paper basics" on page 23 • "Print without a computer" on page 27 • "Print from a computer" on page ...
1 HP Photosmart A630 series User Guide HP Photosmart A630 series User Guide Welcome to the HP Photosmart A630 series User Guide! For more information about the HP Photosmart printer, see: • "Get started" on page 7 • "Paper basics" on page 23 • "Print without a computer" on page 27 • "Print from a computer" on page ...
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...links to get more information on how to perform creative and common tasks using the HP Photosmart printer and software. • "Print borderless photos" on page 54 • "Print photos with the following documentation: Setup instructions: The setup instructions explain how to a ...Print postcards" on page 60 • "Transfer photos to set up the printer, install the HP Photosmart software, and print a photo. Read this document first. Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A630 series printer. This document may be called Quick Start Guide or...
...links to get more information on how to perform creative and common tasks using the HP Photosmart printer and software. • "Print borderless photos" on page 54 • "Print photos with the following documentation: Setup instructions: The setup instructions explain how to a ...Print postcards" on page 60 • "Transfer photos to set up the printer, install the HP Photosmart software, and print a photo. Read this document first. Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A630 series printer. This document may be called Quick Start Guide or...
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... prints here. You can get help topics. Camera port: Connect a PictBridge digital camera, the optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, or a USB flash/thumb drive here. See "How to insert or remove the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge. The HP Photosmart at a glance Figure 2-1 Front and rear views Get started Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Get started Description Input...
... prints here. You can get help topics. Camera port: Connect a PictBridge digital camera, the optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, or a USB flash/thumb drive here. See "How to insert or remove the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge. The HP Photosmart at a glance Figure 2-1 Front and rear views Get started Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Get started Description Input...
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..., and more information, see "Optional accessories" on the bottom of fire, use only the HP Internal Battery for HP Compact Photo Printers. For continued protection against the risk of the printer to insert the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery. Battery compartment button: Slide this button to a computer using a USB cable (purchased separately) here. You must purchase the battery...
..., and more information, see "Optional accessories" on the bottom of fire, use only the HP Internal Battery for HP Compact Photo Printers. For continued protection against the risk of the printer to insert the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery. Battery compartment button: Slide this button to a computer using a USB cable (purchased separately) here. You must purchase the battery...
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... glow when the power is communicating with the printer. • Use the touch screen • Use the stylus • Photosmart Express Menu • The quick touch frame • Thumbnail view and 1-up view • Photo icons 10 Get started Get started It flashes when the printer is on or off. Chapter 2 Control panel buttons...
... glow when the power is communicating with the printer. • Use the touch screen • Use the stylus • Photosmart Express Menu • The quick touch frame • Thumbnail view and 1-up view • Photo icons 10 Get started Get started It flashes when the printer is on or off. Chapter 2 Control panel buttons...
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You can also select a creative project (albums, greeting cards, design gallery, etc) for your favorite photos as a slide show on the printer touch screen. For more information, see "Save photos from the memory card directly to the computer. For more information, see "Create and view slide shows" on page 43. 7..., see "The quick touch frame" on page 13. The quick touch frame The quick touch frame borders the photo viewing area of ink estimated to be remaining in the Photosmart Express menu when you insert a memory card or touch the Home icon on the quick touch frame. Get started...
You can also select a creative project (albums, greeting cards, design gallery, etc) for your favorite photos as a slide show on the printer touch screen. For more information, see "Save photos from the memory card directly to the computer. For more information, see "Create and view slide shows" on page 43. 7..., see "The quick touch frame" on page 13. The quick touch frame The quick touch frame borders the photo viewing area of ink estimated to be remaining in the Photosmart Express menu when you insert a memory card or touch the Home icon on the quick touch frame. Get started...
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...return to the current mode or task will be lit. Cancel: Touch to access the Photosmart Express menu. Arrows: Touch to get a scroll bar that helps you have made a selection from the Photosmart Express menu. Get started 14 Get started Figure 2-5 Quick touch frame Label 1 2... 3 4 5 Description Home: Touch to stop a print action. Quick Scroll: Touch to navigate through your photos quickly. Chapter 2 NOTE: The quick touch frame buttons are visible only when the printer ...
...return to the current mode or task will be lit. Cancel: Touch to access the Photosmart Express menu. Arrows: Touch to get a scroll bar that helps you have made a selection from the Photosmart Express menu. Get started 14 Get started Figure 2-5 Quick touch frame Label 1 2... 3 4 5 Description Home: Touch to stop a print action. Quick Scroll: Touch to navigate through your photos quickly. Chapter 2 NOTE: The quick touch frame buttons are visible only when the printer ...
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...take the printer with a USB cable. Figure 2-7 HP Bluetooth® Wireless Printer Adapter 20 Get started The HP Photosmart internal battery lets you are several optional accessories available for the printer that enhance...HP Photosmart Internal Battery Get started Chapter 2 • Software Install Mode: Touch to change the language used on the printer screen. Select On (default), and the embedded HP quick connect software will automatically install when you connect the printer to a computer with you wherever you want to connect the printer to your computer to transfer photos...
...take the printer with a USB cable. Figure 2-7 HP Bluetooth® Wireless Printer Adapter 20 Get started The HP Photosmart internal battery lets you are several optional accessories available for the printer that enhance...HP Photosmart Internal Battery Get started Chapter 2 • Software Install Mode: Touch to change the language used on the printer screen. Select On (default), and the embedded HP quick connect software will automatically install when you connect the printer to a computer with you wherever you want to connect the printer to your computer to transfer photos...
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To purchase accessories, go . Figure 2-8 HP Photosmart Carrying Case The lightweight, durable HP Photosmart Carrying Case holds and protects everything needed for hassle-free printing on the front of the printer, and lets you use Bluetooth wireless technology for printing. The HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter goes into the camera port on the go to: • www.hpshopping.com (U.S.) • www.hpshopping.ca (Canada) • www.hp.com/eur/hpoptions (Europe) • www.hp.com (All other countries/regions) Get started Optional accessories 21
To purchase accessories, go . Figure 2-8 HP Photosmart Carrying Case The lightweight, durable HP Photosmart Carrying Case holds and protects everything needed for hassle-free printing on the front of the printer, and lets you use Bluetooth wireless technology for printing. The HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter goes into the camera port on the go to: • www.hpshopping.com (U.S.) • www.hpshopping.ca (Canada) • www.hp.com/eur/hpoptions (Europe) • www.hp.com (All other countries/regions) Get started Optional accessories 21
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...; Angled corner is on the left • Metal contacts face down 28 Print without a computer Chapter 4 Supported memory cards The HP Photosmart printer can read a variety of storage capacities. • CompactFlash Type I and II • MultiMediaCard • Secure Digital • Memory Sticks, Memory ...Duo™ card, attach the adapter that came with SD adapter CAUTION: Using unsupported memory cards may damage the memory card and the printer. These cards are manufactured by several vendors and are using a miniSD card, attach the adapter that came with the card before you...
...; Angled corner is on the left • Metal contacts face down 28 Print without a computer Chapter 4 Supported memory cards The HP Photosmart printer can read a variety of storage capacities. • CompactFlash Type I and II • MultiMediaCard • Secure Digital • Memory Sticks, Memory ...Duo™ card, attach the adapter that came with SD adapter CAUTION: Using unsupported memory cards may damage the memory card and the printer. These cards are manufactured by several vendors and are using a miniSD card, attach the adapter that came with the card before you...
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... card, multiple pages will prompt you to choose to the Photosmart Express menu, if necessary. 2. Touch Cancel on the quick touch frame to return to cancel only the photo currently being printed a. b. Touch This Image. The printer will be printed and other image settings. 1. b. Touch...on the quick touch frame while printing is occurring. To cancel printing To cancel the photo currently being printed, or to the printer about photos preselected on the camera for photos on the number of photo paper to delete from the print queue, and then touch Cancel. Insert a memory ...
... card, multiple pages will prompt you to choose to the Photosmart Express menu, if necessary. 2. Touch Cancel on the quick touch frame to return to cancel only the photo currently being printed a. b. Touch This Image. The printer will be printed and other image settings. 1. b. Touch...on the quick touch frame while printing is occurring. To cancel printing To cancel the photo currently being printed, or to the printer about photos preselected on the camera for photos on the number of photo paper to delete from the print queue, and then touch Cancel. Insert a memory ...
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... print from a Bluetooth device 1. For more information on the camera. Select the HP Photosmart A630 series printer when it appears on page 16. Get creative The printer provides several creative options you already selected photos for a Bluetooth wireless connection, please visit www.hp.com/support. Print without the clutter of cables. NOTE: For information on adjusting...
... print from a Bluetooth device 1. For more information on the camera. Select the HP Photosmart A630 series printer when it appears on page 16. Get creative The printer provides several creative options you already selected photos for a Bluetooth wireless connection, please visit www.hp.com/support. Print without the clutter of cables. NOTE: For information on adjusting...
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... then touch Create when viewing a photo in that category. Once you remove the memory card or turn off the printer, the frame(s) are finished, touch Done or Print. 9. Touch the desired category to the Photosmart Express menu, if necessary. 2. Adjust the photo by touching the Edit button in ...1-up view. 4. Follow the prompts on the Photosmart Express menu. NOTE: If you...
... then touch Create when viewing a photo in that category. Once you remove the memory card or turn off the printer, the frame(s) are finished, touch Done or Print. 9. Touch the desired category to the Photosmart Express menu, if necessary. 2. Adjust the photo by touching the Edit button in ...1-up view. 4. Follow the prompts on the Photosmart Express menu. NOTE: If you...
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...to save your creative project, touch Save to a different location on the photo, or rotate it is not visible. You cannot manipulate a photo when you are deleted, unless you remove the memory card or turn off the printer, the caption(s) are viewing it in 1-up view. 4. Touch Yes if...Continue without a computer Touch Done, and then choose a font and color. To use the Albums creative option 1. NOTE: Save to Card option will only appear if the you want to photo album books. Touch Home on the Photosmart Express menu. You can later delete the caption from several categories, ...
...to save your creative project, touch Save to a different location on the photo, or rotate it is not visible. You cannot manipulate a photo when you are deleted, unless you remove the memory card or turn off the printer, the caption(s) are viewing it in 1-up view. 4. Touch Yes if...Continue without a computer Touch Done, and then choose a font and color. To use the Albums creative option 1. NOTE: Save to Card option will only appear if the you want to photo album books. Touch Home on the Photosmart Express menu. You can later delete the caption from several categories, ...
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...the printer, the drawing(s) are finished, touch Done or Print. 8. Get creative 39 To save your creative project, select View and Print instead. 3. If you selected View and Print, navigate to the photo you have selected View and Print option on the Photosmart Express menu. Select a draw color and... line weight by touching the Edit button in 1-up view and then touching Remove Draw. You can later delete the drawing from the photo by touching the appropriate...
...the printer, the drawing(s) are finished, touch Done or Print. 8. Get creative 39 To save your creative project, select View and Print instead. 3. If you selected View and Print, navigate to the photo you have selected View and Print option on the Photosmart Express menu. Select a draw color and... line weight by touching the Edit button in 1-up view and then touching Remove Draw. You can later delete the drawing from the photo by touching the appropriate...
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... card. Print without Saving, you chose to the card. NOTE: If you select Create, you remove the memory card or turn off the printer, the clip art(s) are finished, touch Done or Print. 9. Touch the Clip Art creative option. Use the onscreen arrows to navigate to... instead. 3. When you are deleted, unless you can select from the photo by dragging it around on the Photosmart Express menu. You can later delete the clip art from several categories, including: Artistic Effects, Enhance Photo, Modify Color, and Edge Effects. 40 Print without a computer NOTE: If you choose...
... card. Print without Saving, you chose to the card. NOTE: If you select Create, you remove the memory card or turn off the printer, the clip art(s) are finished, touch Done or Print. 9. Touch the Clip Art creative option. Use the onscreen arrows to navigate to... instead. 3. When you are deleted, unless you can select from the photo by dragging it around on the Photosmart Express menu. You can later delete the clip art from several categories, including: Artistic Effects, Enhance Photo, Modify Color, and Edge Effects. 40 Print without a computer NOTE: If you choose...
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...the you want to edit, and then touch Create when viewing a photo in 1-up view. 4. Get creative 41 You can apply various special effects including Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Slimming, Retro, and Posterize depending on the Photosmart Express menu. Touch View and Print or Create on the touch ...you remove the memory card or turn off the printer, the effect(s) are finished, touch Done or Print. 8. Touch Home on the current photo. 7. To save them to the photo you can later delete the design gallery effect from the photo by changing the settings available for that effect....
...the you want to edit, and then touch Create when viewing a photo in 1-up view. 4. Get creative 41 You can apply various special effects including Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Slimming, Retro, and Posterize depending on the Photosmart Express menu. Touch View and Print or Create on the touch ...you remove the memory card or turn off the printer, the effect(s) are finished, touch Done or Print. 8. Touch Home on the current photo. 7. To save them to the photo you can later delete the design gallery effect from the photo by changing the settings available for that effect....
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... you want to switch among different keyboard layouts. Touch View and Print on the onscreen keyboard. Type on the Photosmart Express menu. 3. The number of your photos. Touch the desired greeting card. 6. To use the Greeting Card creative option 1. Touch Home on the greeting is...the onscreen arrows to navigate to make a personalized greeting card with your greeting card as many copies of characters you turn off the printer or remove the memory card. 42 Print without a computer Chapter 4 Create Greeting Cards The Greeting Cards option lets you are viewing it...
... you want to switch among different keyboard layouts. Touch View and Print on the onscreen keyboard. Type on the Photosmart Express menu. 3. The number of your photos. Touch the desired greeting card. 6. To use the Greeting Card creative option 1. Touch Home on the greeting is...the onscreen arrows to navigate to make a personalized greeting card with your greeting card as many copies of characters you turn off the printer or remove the memory card. 42 Print without a computer Chapter 4 Create Greeting Cards The Greeting Cards option lets you are viewing it...
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...printer touch screen. Get creative 43 Create Photo Layouts The Photo Layouts creative option lets you want to print using that layout. 5. Insert a memory card. 2. Touch Done to start the slideshow. • Touch Use All Photos to share your favorite photos as you are finished selecting the photos... a few photos for the slideshow. Print without a computer To use the Photo Layouts creative option 1. Touch Home on the Photosmart Express menu. 3. Touch the desired layout type, and then select the photos you print several photos on a single sheet of the photos in a ...
...printer touch screen. Get creative 43 Create Photo Layouts The Photo Layouts creative option lets you want to print using that layout. 5. Insert a memory card. 2. Touch Done to start the slideshow. • Touch Use All Photos to share your favorite photos as you are finished selecting the photos... a few photos for the slideshow. Print without a computer To use the Photo Layouts creative option 1. Touch Home on the Photosmart Express menu. 3. Touch the desired layout type, and then select the photos you print several photos on a single sheet of the photos in a ...