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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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... photos from a computer. For information about installing the software, see Printing from memory cards, digital cameras, Bluetooth devices, and iPods. The onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help describes how to help you set up the printer and print your computer, install the HP Photosmart software and view the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help. The HP Photosmart D5100 series Quick Start booklet contains quick and...
... photos from a computer. For information about installing the software, see Printing from memory cards, digital cameras, Bluetooth devices, and iPods. The onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help describes how to help you set up the printer and print your computer, install the HP Photosmart software and view the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help. The HP Photosmart D5100 series Quick Start booklet contains quick and...
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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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...box. Select the Estimated Ink Levels tab, and then click Print Cartridge Information. Click HP Photosmart Studio in vivid colors that last for Mac users 1. Print cartridge tips HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to-life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance resulting in the...the printer software. Purchasing replacement print cartridges When purchasing replacement cartridges, refer to help you install all retail print cartridges before the install-by country/region. In the Configuration Settings list, click Supply Info. Using print cartridges Your HP Photosmart D5100 series printer can...
...box. Select the Estimated Ink Levels tab, and then click Print Cartridge Information. Click HP Photosmart Studio in vivid colors that last for Mac users 1. Print cartridge tips HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to-life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance resulting in the...the printer software. Purchasing replacement print cartridges When purchasing replacement cartridges, refer to help you install all retail print cartridges before the install-by country/region. In the Configuration Settings list, click Supply Info. Using print cartridges Your HP Photosmart D5100 series printer can...
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... has an arrow, the arrow points toward the printer ● Edge with metal pinholes goes into the printer first ● Angled corner is on the left ● Metal contacts face down ● If you are using a software application. Change the default paper size Use the Toolbox... ● Curved side of card points toward you ● Metal contacts face down Supported file formats The printer can recognize and print JPEG and uncompressed TIFF files directly from the memory card. For more information, see the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 17
... has an arrow, the arrow points toward the printer ● Edge with metal pinholes goes into the printer first ● Angled corner is on the left ● Metal contacts face down ● If you are using a software application. Change the default paper size Use the Toolbox... ● Curved side of card points toward you ● Metal contacts face down Supported file formats The printer can recognize and print JPEG and uncompressed TIFF files directly from the memory card. For more information, see the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 17
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... your iPod, make sure your images and your iPod. If it was not formatted in the printer. Using a Bluetooth camera If you have the necessary hardware and software installed. Print photos from a Bluetooth device The basic procedure for Windows, go to Settings >...structure. Load photo paper in Windows, you must be connected to receive data. 3. For more information, see Getting connected, the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help, and the documentation that came with Bluetooth wireless technology, you can also print from a camera using a Bluetooth wireless connection. ...
... your iPod, make sure your images and your iPod. If it was not formatted in the printer. Using a Bluetooth camera If you have the necessary hardware and software installed. Print photos from a Bluetooth device The basic procedure for Windows, go to Settings >...structure. Load photo paper in Windows, you must be connected to receive data. 3. For more information, see Getting connected, the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help, and the documentation that came with Bluetooth wireless technology, you can also print from a camera using a Bluetooth wireless connection. ...
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4 Print from a computer To print from a computer, the printer software must be used on computers with processors that you can easily share your photos. During software installation, either HP Photosmart Premier (Windows Full-install users), HP Photosmart Essential (Windows Express-install users) or the HP Photosmart Studio (Mac) is installed on installing the software, see the Quick Start Guide. Update the...
4 Print from a computer To print from a computer, the printer software must be used on computers with processors that you can easily share your photos. During software installation, either HP Photosmart Premier (Windows Full-install users), HP Photosmart Essential (Windows Express-install users) or the HP Photosmart Studio (Mac) is installed on installing the software, see the Quick Start Guide. Update the...
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... the printer to family and friends without the bulky attachments with Internet access and have all the HP software installed. If you can insert a memory card in multiple layouts. ● Share - Print your images. ● Slideshow - HP Photosmart Share HP Photosmart Share allows you to send photos to a computer, you need help, see the HP Photosmart Premier, HP Photosmart Essential, or HP Photosmart...
... the printer to family and friends without the bulky attachments with Internet access and have all the HP software installed. If you can insert a memory card in multiple layouts. ● Share - Print your images. ● Slideshow - HP Photosmart Share HP Photosmart Share allows you to send photos to a computer, you need help, see the HP Photosmart Premier, HP Photosmart Essential, or HP Photosmart...
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To save photos to the appropriate folder on the back of the printer. 2. Insert a memory card into the printer. Follow the onscreen instructions to save 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 you the option of viewing or saving...
To save photos to the appropriate folder on the back of the printer. 2. Insert a memory card into the printer. Follow the onscreen instructions to save 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 you the option of viewing or saving...
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... creating your CD/DVD label, load the CD/DVD tray with a printable media. Prepare your printer to print on how to open and use the HP Photosmart Premier Software and the HP Photosmart Studio. Tip It is an easy-to-use software that provides you with all the tools you to print on CDs and DVDs. You...
... creating your CD/DVD label, load the CD/DVD tray with a printable media. Prepare your printer to print on how to open and use the HP Photosmart Premier Software and the HP Photosmart Studio. Tip It is an easy-to-use software that provides you with all the tools you to print on CDs and DVDs. You...
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...media on the CD/DVD tray, ensure that your printer. The printer pulls the CD/DVD holder while printing on the CD/DVD holder that the printable surface is facing up to the arrows on the media, follow the steps below. 28 HP Photosmart D5100 series Load the CD/DVD tray 1. Load the... CD/DVD holder ➔ Securely snap the media on the media. Chapter 5 Caution Before you are using a smaller-sized media, flip over the CD/DVD holder ring as shown in the software. Click Print in figure I....
...media on the CD/DVD tray, ensure that your printer. The printer pulls the CD/DVD holder while printing on the CD/DVD holder that the printable surface is facing up to the arrows on the media, follow the steps below. 28 HP Photosmart D5100 series Load the CD/DVD tray 1. Load the... CD/DVD holder ➔ Securely snap the media on the media. Chapter 5 Caution Before you are using a smaller-sized media, flip over the CD/DVD holder ring as shown in the software. Click Print in figure I....
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... cleaning solution. For more information, see white streaks or missing colors in your prints. Manually cleaning the print cartridge contacts If the printer is used in a dusty environment, debris may also see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. Do not lubricate the metal rod on the photos you...cartridge cleaning procedure and still see Manually cleaning the print cartridge contacts. Cleaning and maintaining the printer Keep the printer and print cartridges clean and well-maintained using the software that has been lightly moistened with water. 3. Raise the main cover and wipe the area...
... cleaning solution. For more information, see white streaks or missing colors in your prints. Manually cleaning the print cartridge contacts If the printer is used in a dusty environment, debris may also see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. Do not lubricate the metal rod on the photos you...cartridge cleaning procedure and still see Manually cleaning the print cartridge contacts. Cleaning and maintaining the printer Keep the printer and print cartridges clean and well-maintained using the software that has been lightly moistened with water. 3. Raise the main cover and wipe the area...
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... the air longer than 30 minutes. Caution Do not leave the print cartridge outside the printer for printer software updates. Ink nozzles exposed to touch the copper-colored contacts or the ink nozzle plate with the ink nozzle plate facing up. Touching the ink...Note In some countries/regions, you have the most recent version of the printer software installed, a software update appears in the printer, and then close the main cover. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to order HP Photosmart Premier software updates on a clean swab. 7. From the Windows Start menu, select Programs...
... the air longer than 30 minutes. Caution Do not leave the print cartridge outside the printer for printer software updates. Ink nozzles exposed to touch the copper-colored contacts or the ink nozzle plate with the ink nozzle plate facing up. Touching the ink...Note In some countries/regions, you have the most recent version of the printer software installed, a software update appears in the printer, and then close the main cover. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to order HP Photosmart Premier software updates on a clean swab. 7. From the Windows Start menu, select Programs...
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... using them properly when you are ready to run the automatic cartridge cleaning procedure before you store the printer, always leave the active print cartridges inside the printer. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 33 Downloading the software (Mac) Note Make sure you are behind a firewall, you need to enter the proxy server information in...
... using them properly when you are ready to run the automatic cartridge cleaning procedure before you store the printer, always leave the active print cartridges inside the printer. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 33 Downloading the software (Mac) Note Make sure you are behind a firewall, you need to enter the proxy server information in...
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... frequently asked questions about using the printer software and printing from a computer, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. Solution The printer requires attention. Paper jam - The Attention light is not printing. Main cover open - Print carriage jammed or stuck - Print cartridge missing or inserted incorrectly - Print cartridge tape not removed HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 35 For...
... frequently asked questions about using the printer software and printing from a computer, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help. Solution The printer requires attention. Paper jam - The Attention light is not printing. Main cover open - Print carriage jammed or stuck - Print cartridge missing or inserted incorrectly - Print cartridge tape not removed HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 35 For...
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... be in the main tray. Photo paper does not feed into the tray and try printing again. If the problem persists, use the printer software to lower the ink saturation level. Solution You may have one of paper may be printing a project containing a high-resolution graphic, a... appropriate paper size. Use HP paper for printing, there may be paper loaded in Ink-backup Printing Mode. Printed pages are printed. The printer does not print borderless photos. Reload the paper into or come out of paper. See the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help for more information, ...
... be in the main tray. Photo paper does not feed into the tray and try printing again. If the problem persists, use the printer software to lower the ink saturation level. Solution You may have one of paper may be printing a project containing a high-resolution graphic, a... appropriate paper size. Use HP paper for printing, there may be paper loaded in Ink-backup Printing Mode. Printed pages are printed. The printer does not print borderless photos. Reload the paper into or come out of paper. See the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help for more information, ...
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...tape on the CD/DVD. Plug the power cord after I give a print command from the printer. Move the Bluetooth device closer to insert the CD/DVD holder in the CD/DVD tray. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 41 The label does not print on the underside of the holder, across.... ● You may be too far from the software. For more information, see Loading the CD/DVD tray. The CD/DVD holder is ready to about 7.5 cms (3 inches) from the rear of the printer. Bluetooth printing problems Before contacting HP Customer Care, read the documentation that your Bluetooth device...
...tape on the CD/DVD. Plug the power cord after I give a print command from the printer. Move the Bluetooth device closer to insert the CD/DVD holder in the CD/DVD tray. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 41 The label does not print on the underside of the holder, across.... ● You may be too far from the software. For more information, see Loading the CD/DVD tray. The CD/DVD holder is ready to about 7.5 cms (3 inches) from the rear of the printer. Bluetooth printing problems Before contacting HP Customer Care, read the documentation that your Bluetooth device...
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...the documentation, visit www.hp.com/support to use the printer with a computer and contains software troubleshooting information. For more information, see HP Support by phone. To receive HP support by phone, call the support phone number for software updates Support options and ...in their country/region. U.S. 8 HP Support Note The name of HP support services may apply outside the warranty period. See Accessing the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help. 2. Access online support pages - HP Photosmart help: The onscreen HP Photosmart help from HP at an additional cost. If you ...
...the documentation, visit www.hp.com/support to use the printer with a computer and contains software troubleshooting information. For more information, see HP Support by phone. To receive HP support by phone, call the support phone number for software updates Support options and ...in their country/region. U.S. 8 HP Support Note The name of HP support services may apply outside the warranty period. See Accessing the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help. 2. Access online support pages - HP Photosmart help: The onscreen HP Photosmart help from HP at an additional cost. If you ...
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... front cover of the hardware warranty period. Be prepared to an HP Central Repair Center. HP Quick Exchange Service (Japan only) 46 HP Photosmart D5100 series Windows PC: To see the printer software version, use the Print dialog box. ● Messages displayed on the printer screen or on the computer around the time that the situation occurred...
... front cover of the hardware warranty period. Be prepared to an HP Central Repair Center. HP Quick Exchange Service (Japan only) 46 HP Photosmart D5100 series Windows PC: To see the printer software version, use the Print dialog box. ● Messages displayed on the printer screen or on the computer around the time that the situation occurred...