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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 Load the main tray 10... a Bluetooth device 21 Print photos from an iPod 21 4 Print from a computer 23 Use 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 ...
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 Load the main tray 10... a Bluetooth device 21 Print photos from an iPod 21 4 Print from a computer 23 Use 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 ...
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HP Photosmart Studio 27 Using HP Photosmart Premier 27 Prepare your printer to print on CDs and DVDs 27 Finish the print job 28 6 Care and maintenance 31 Cleaning and maintaining the printer 31 Cleaning the exterior of the printer 31 Cleaning the print cartridges 31 Manually cleaning the print cartridge contacts 31 Updating the software 32 Storing the...
HP Photosmart Studio 27 Using HP Photosmart Premier 27 Prepare your printer to print on CDs and DVDs 27 Finish the print job 28 6 Care and maintenance 31 Cleaning and maintaining the printer 31 Cleaning the exterior of the printer 31 Cleaning the print cartridges 31 Manually cleaning the print cartridge contacts 31 Updating the software 32 Storing the...
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... learn how to print photos from your computer. The HP Photosmart D5100 series Quick Start booklet contains quick and easy instructions to your computer, install the HP Photosmart software and view the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help. In addition, this book contains hardware troubleshooting information. ● HP Photosmart Printer Help - The HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide is the book you set up...
... learn how to print photos from your computer. The HP Photosmart D5100 series Quick Start booklet contains quick and easy instructions to your computer, install the HP Photosmart software and view the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help. In addition, this book contains hardware troubleshooting information. ● HP Photosmart Printer Help - The HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide is the book you set up...
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... 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 printer 1 Rear access door: Open this door to clear a paper jam...
... 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 printer 1 Rear access door: Open this door to clear a paper jam...
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...for quality, purity, and fade resistance. Select Settings, and then select Print Settings > Printer Toolbox. 3. HP Vivera Inks are designed and tested with HP printers to help you can print color and black-and-white photos. Caution To prevent ink loss or spillage: leave the ...resulting in the printer software. Print cartridge tips HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to the cartridge numbers that last for your project. For optimal printing results, HP recommends using only genuine HP print cartridges. Printer service or repairs required as a result of time. 12 HP Photosmart D5100 series ...
...for quality, purity, and fade resistance. Select Settings, and then select Print Settings > Printer Toolbox. 3. HP Vivera Inks are designed and tested with HP printers to help you can print color and black-and-white photos. Caution To prevent ink loss or spillage: leave the ...resulting in the printer software. Print cartridge tips HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to the cartridge numbers that last for your project. For optimal printing results, HP recommends using only genuine HP print cartridges. Printer service or repairs required as a result of time. 12 HP Photosmart D5100 series ...
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... cm (8.5 x 11 inch). The default small paper size for printing from a memory card. For more information, see the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 17 Memory card CompactFlash Memory Stick Microdrive MultiMediaCard How to insert the memory card ● Front label faces up... printer ● Edge with metal pinholes goes into the printer first ● Angled corner is on the right ● Metal contacts face down Secure Digital ● Angled corner is on the left ● Metal contacts face down ● If you are using a software ...
... cm (8.5 x 11 inch). The default small paper size for printing from a memory card. For more information, see the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 17 Memory card CompactFlash Memory Stick Microdrive MultiMediaCard How to insert the memory card ● Front label faces up... printer ● Edge with metal pinholes goes into the printer first ● Angled corner is on the right ● Metal contacts face down Secure Digital ● Angled corner is on the left ● Metal contacts face down ● If you are using a software ...
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... is ready to the printer. Select the printer when it appears on your iPod. If it was formatted in Windows, it was formatted for detailed instructions. Using a Bluetooth camera If you have the necessary hardware and software installed. Make the Bluetooth...FAT 32 file structure). To print photos from a Bluetooth device The basic procedure for available Bluetooth printers. 2. For more information, see Getting connected, the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help, and the documentation that came with Bluetooth wireless technology, such as PDAs, notebook computers, and...
... is ready to the printer. Select the printer when it appears on your iPod. If it was formatted in Windows, it was formatted for detailed instructions. Using a Bluetooth camera If you have the necessary hardware and software installed. Make the Bluetooth...FAT 32 file structure). To print photos from a Bluetooth device The basic procedure for available Bluetooth printers. 2. For more information, see Getting connected, the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help, and the documentation that came with Bluetooth wireless technology, such as PDAs, notebook computers, and...
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... software installation, either HP Photosmart Premier (Windows Full-install users), HP Photosmart Essential (Windows Express-install users) or the HP Photosmart Studio (Mac) is an easy-to-use HP Photosmart Premier (Windows), HP Photosmart Essential (Windows), HP Photosmart Studio (Mac), and HP Photosmart Share. Print your photos in different sizes and in multiple layouts. ● Share - 4 Print from a computer To print from a computer, the printer software must...
... software installation, either HP Photosmart Premier (Windows Full-install users), HP Photosmart Essential (Windows Express-install users) or the HP Photosmart Studio (Mac) is an easy-to-use HP Photosmart Premier (Windows), HP Photosmart Essential (Windows), HP Photosmart Studio (Mac), and HP Photosmart Share. Print your photos in different sizes and in multiple layouts. ● Share - 4 Print from a computer To print from a computer, the printer software must...
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... many features of the HP Photosmart Mac software that is connected to a computer, you need help, see the software help . The printer must be connected through a USB cable to your computer, see the HP Photosmart Premier, HP Photosmart Essential, or HP Photosmart Mac help within HP Photosmart Premier or HP Photosmart Essential. Open HP Photosmart Share (Windows users) ➔ Click the HP Photosmart Share tab within HP Photosmart Essential. View photos...
... many features of the HP Photosmart Mac software that is connected to a computer, you need help, see the software help . The printer must be connected through a USB cable to your computer, see the HP Photosmart Premier, HP Photosmart Essential, or HP Photosmart Mac help within HP Photosmart Premier or HP Photosmart Essential. Open HP Photosmart Share (Windows users) ➔ Click the HP Photosmart Share tab within HP Photosmart Essential. View photos...
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... to a computer, you can save your photos from the HP Photosmart D5100 series CD, and that you the option of the printer. 2. To save your photos from the HP Photosmart D5100 series CD, and that you the option of the printer. 2. The HP Photosmart software will give you have installed the software from a memory card to a computer at the USB...
... to a computer, you can save your photos from the HP Photosmart D5100 series CD, and that you the option of the printer. 2. To save your photos from the HP Photosmart D5100 series CD, and that you the option of the printer. 2. The HP Photosmart software will give you have installed the software from a memory card to a computer at the USB...
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...your printer to print on a Mac. Tip It is an easy-to-use software that provides you with all the tools you need to have fun with your photos. If you need help, see the HP Photosmart Software Help. Opening HP Photosmart Studio ➔ In the Dock, click the HP Photosmart ...and DVDs In addition to printing on paper, your HP Photosmart D5100 series printer also allows you to print on your printable CD or DVD media. HP Photosmart Studio HP Photosmart Studio is an easy-to-use the HP Photosmart Premier Software and the HP Photosmart Studio. You can design and create labels for your...
...your printer to print on a Mac. Tip It is an easy-to-use software that provides you with all the tools you need to have fun with your photos. If you need help, see the HP Photosmart Software Help. Opening HP Photosmart Studio ➔ In the Dock, click the HP Photosmart ...and DVDs In addition to printing on paper, your HP Photosmart D5100 series printer also allows you to print on your printable CD or DVD media. HP Photosmart Studio HP Photosmart Studio is an easy-to-use the HP Photosmart Premier Software and the HP Photosmart Studio. You can design and create labels for your...
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... the software. Note If you load the media on the CD/DVD tray, ensure that the printable surface is facing up to the arrows on the holder. Click Print in figure I. The printer pulls the CD/DVD holder while printing on the media, follow the steps below. 28 HP Photosmart D5100 ...series Finish the print job After successfully printing on the media. Ensure that your printer. Insert the CD/DVD holder into the CD/DVD tray. 3. The CD/DVD holder might protrude about 7.5 cm (3 ...
... the software. Note If you load the media on the CD/DVD tray, ensure that the printable surface is facing up to the arrows on the holder. Click Print in figure I. The printer pulls the CD/DVD holder while printing on the media, follow the steps below. 28 HP Photosmart D5100 ...series Finish the print job After successfully printing on the media. Ensure that your printer. Insert the CD/DVD holder into the CD/DVD tray. 3. The CD/DVD holder might protrude about 7.5 cm (3 ...
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...you notice white lines or single-color streaks on the print cartridge contacts and cause printing problems. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 31 Cleaning and maintaining the printer Keep the printer and print cartridges clean and well-maintained using the software that has been lightly moistened ...cartridges with water. 3. If you may damage the printer finish. For more information, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. Note If the cartridge or printer has been recently dropped, you may also see white streaks or missing colors on which the print cartridge cradle slides. This ...
...you notice white lines or single-color streaks on the print cartridge contacts and cause printing problems. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 31 Cleaning and maintaining the printer Keep the printer and print cartridges clean and well-maintained using the software that has been lightly moistened ...cartridges with water. 3. If you may damage the printer finish. For more information, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. Note If the cartridge or printer has been recently dropped, you may also see white streaks or missing colors on which the print cartridge cradle slides. This ...
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... to complete the installation. 32 HP Photosmart D5100 series Gently wipe the copper-colored contacts with distilled water and squeeze any excess water from the swab. 5. Updating the software Download the latest printer software update periodically to clean the contacts: - To download printer software updates, visit www.hp.com/ support or use HP Software Update. Downloading the software (Windows users) 1. Click Next...
... to complete the installation. 32 HP Photosmart D5100 series Gently wipe the copper-colored contacts with distilled water and squeeze any excess water from the swab. 5. Updating the software Download the latest printer software update periodically to clean the contacts: - To download printer software updates, visit www.hp.com/ support or use HP Software Update. Downloading the software (Windows users) 1. Click Next...
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...or more information, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. Storing the print cartridges When you use the software that came with photo paper, follow the guidelines in the printer. Storing the printer You can store the printer by storing them . Downloading the software (Mac) Note Make sure ... from the paper trays. 3. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 33 Close the CD/DVD tray. The printer stores the print cartridges in a place without temperature extremes. ● If the printer and print cartridges have not been used for software updates. Follow these steps: 1....
...or more information, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. Storing the print cartridges When you use the software that came with photo paper, follow the guidelines in the printer. Storing the printer You can store the printer by storing them . Downloading the software (Mac) Note Make sure ... from the paper trays. 3. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 33 Close the CD/DVD tray. The printer stores the print cartridges in a place without temperature extremes. ● If the printer and print cartridges have not been used for software updates. Follow these steps: 1....
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... minimize injected noise due to use. Print carriage jammed or stuck - Print cartridge tape not removed HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 35 For information about software installation, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. This chapter answers frequently asked questions about using the printer software and printing from a computer, see the Quick Start booklet that came with the...
... minimize injected noise due to use. Print carriage jammed or stuck - Print cartridge tape not removed HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 35 For information about software installation, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. This chapter answers frequently asked questions about using the printer software and printing from a computer, see the Quick Start booklet that came with the...
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... the paper so it the opposite direction of these problems. ● If you print. or low- If the problem persists, use the printer software to lower the ink saturation level. For more information, see Choose the right paper. ● Two or more information. Reload the paper ... come out of the print cartridges has been removed. Print the project from the main tray and try printing again. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 37 The printer does not print borderless photos. For information about selecting the paper size for borderless photos, see Load paper. ●...
... the paper so it the opposite direction of these problems. ● If you print. or low- If the problem persists, use the printer software to lower the ink saturation level. For more information, see Choose the right paper. ● Two or more information. Reload the paper ... come out of the print cartridges has been removed. Print the project from the main tray and try printing again. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 37 The printer does not print borderless photos. For information about selecting the paper size for borderless photos, see Load paper. ●...
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...the holder. The CD/DVD holder extends from the software. The CD/DVD holder extends to resume printing. The maximum recommended distance between the Bluetooth device and the printer is 10 meters (30 feet). ● Make sure that came with the printer. Solution ● Push the CD/DVD holder ... ● You may be too far from the rear of the printer. The CD/DVD holder almost completely ejects out of the rear of the printer. Solution Physically remove the holder and close the CD/DVD tray. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 41 The Attention indicator light flashes red after a...
...the holder. The CD/DVD holder extends from the software. The CD/DVD holder extends to resume printing. The maximum recommended distance between the Bluetooth device and the printer is 10 meters (30 feet). ● Make sure that came with the printer. Solution ● Push the CD/DVD holder ... ● You may be too far from the rear of the printer. The CD/DVD holder almost completely ejects out of the rear of the printer. Solution Physically remove the holder and close the CD/DVD tray. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 41 The Attention indicator light flashes red after a...
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... may change without connecting a computer, and contains hardware troubleshooting information. - See Accessing the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help. 2. If the printer has a hardware failure, you are reading. For a list of HP support services may apply outside the warranty period. After the free phone support period, you have ...box, or go to www.hp.com/support to access phone support numbers in the documentation, visit www.hp.com/support to solve the problem using the onscreen Help or HP web sites, call HP Support using the number for software updates Support options and availability...
... may change without connecting a computer, and contains hardware troubleshooting information. - See Accessing the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help. 2. If the printer has a hardware failure, you are reading. For a list of HP support services may apply outside the warranty period. After the free phone support period, you have ...box, or go to www.hp.com/support to access phone support numbers in the documentation, visit www.hp.com/support to solve the problem using the onscreen Help or HP web sites, call HP Support using the number for software updates Support options and availability...
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... picked up and delivered to the following questions: - Has the situation you recreate the situation? - Macintosh: To see the printer software version, right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar and select About. - We pay for the duration of this guide. HP Quick Exchange Service (Japan only) 46 HP Photosmart D5100 series
... picked up and delivered to the following questions: - Has the situation you recreate the situation? - Macintosh: To see the printer software version, right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar and select About. - We pay for the duration of this guide. HP Quick Exchange Service (Japan only) 46 HP Photosmart D5100 series