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... indicates that a power supply is connected and the battery is charging. As the battery is fully charged, indicating that came with the battery. 2 Ink level indicator: Displays the ink level of the HP Photosmart Internal Battery, if installed. Idle screen 1 Battery indicator: Displays the charge level of the print cartridge. 6 HP Photosmart 380 series Chapter 1 Control panel 1 Menu: Press to...
... indicates that a power supply is connected and the battery is charging. As the battery is fully charged, indicating that came with the battery. 2 Ink level indicator: Displays the ink level of the HP Photosmart Internal Battery, if installed. Idle screen 1 Battery indicator: Displays the charge level of the print cartridge. 6 HP Photosmart 380 series Chapter 1 Control panel 1 Menu: Press to...
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... 1 Selection box: Displays a check mark if a photo is shown. Available accessories There are several accessories available for the HP Photosmart 380 series printer that enhance its portability for printing anywhere, anytime. The appearance of the battery compartment: Open this icon only when you have a video clip displayed on the printer screen. 4 Index number: Displays...
... 1 Selection box: Displays a check mark if a photo is shown. Available accessories There are several accessories available for the HP Photosmart 380 series printer that enhance its portability for printing anywhere, anytime. The appearance of the battery compartment: Open this icon only when you have a video clip displayed on the printer screen. 4 Index number: Displays...
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... Press OK to open a menu or select an option. ● Press Cancel to access the printer menu. HP Photosmart Internal Battery HP Photosmart Automobile DC Adapter The HP Photosmart Automobile DC Adapter lets you use Bluetooth wireless technology for hassle-free printing on the go . The lightweight, durable... the printer menu: ● Press Select Photos or to recharge an optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery inserted in 9up view mode on the printer screen. Press Zoom to exit 9-up view mode and return to viewing one photo at a time before pressing Menu. 8 HP Photosmart 380 series
... Press OK to open a menu or select an option. ● Press Cancel to access the printer menu. HP Photosmart Internal Battery HP Photosmart Automobile DC Adapter The HP Photosmart Automobile DC Adapter lets you use Bluetooth wireless technology for hassle-free printing on the go . The lightweight, durable... the printer menu: ● Press Select Photos or to recharge an optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery inserted in 9up view mode on the printer screen. Press Zoom to exit 9-up view mode and return to viewing one photo at a time before pressing Menu. 8 HP Photosmart 380 series
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... of copies to the instructions that a power supply is connected and the battery is used, the battery icon indicates the approximate amount of charge by the amount of photos on the inserted memory card. 8 HP Photosmart 380 series A solidly-filled battery icon indicates a fully-charged battery. Select Photos screen 1 Selection box: Displays a check mark if a photo is...
... of copies to the instructions that a power supply is connected and the battery is used, the battery icon indicates the approximate amount of charge by the amount of photos on the inserted memory card. 8 HP Photosmart 380 series A solidly-filled battery icon indicates a fully-charged battery. Select Photos screen 1 Selection box: Displays a check mark if a photo is...
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... to insert the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery. 2 HP Photosmart Internal Battery (Model Q5599A): A fully-charged battery has sufficient charge to release the compartment cover. You must purchase the battery separately. 3 Internal battery compartment: Insert the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery here. 4 Battery compartment button: Slide to print approximately 75 photos. HP Photosmart Internal Battery HP Photosmart 380 series User's Guide 9 Internal battery compartment 1 Cover of the battery compartment: Open this...
... to insert the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery. 2 HP Photosmart Internal Battery (Model Q5599A): A fully-charged battery has sufficient charge to release the compartment cover. You must purchase the battery separately. 3 Internal battery compartment: Insert the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery here. 4 Battery compartment button: Slide to print approximately 75 photos. HP Photosmart Internal Battery HP Photosmart 380 series User's Guide 9 Internal battery compartment 1 Cover of the battery compartment: Open this...
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...to viewing one photo at a time before pressing Menu. 10 HP Photosmart 380 series Menu items that are not accessible are viewing photos in the printer. Chapter 1 (continued) Accessory name HP Photosmart Automobile DC Adapter Description The HP Photosmart Automobile DC Adapter lets you plug into the camera port on the...your automobile for hassle-free printing on the go. Press Zoom to exit 9-up view mode and return to recharge an optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery inserted in 9up view mode on the printer screen. To navigate the printer menu: ● Press Select Photos or to ...
...to viewing one photo at a time before pressing Menu. 10 HP Photosmart 380 series Menu items that are not accessible are viewing photos in the printer. Chapter 1 (continued) Accessory name HP Photosmart Automobile DC Adapter Description The HP Photosmart Automobile DC Adapter lets you plug into the camera port on the...your automobile for hassle-free printing on the go. Press Zoom to exit 9-up view mode and return to recharge an optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery inserted in 9up view mode on the printer screen. To navigate the printer menu: ● Press Select Photos or to ...
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...3. Select Yes when the printer asks you whether you want to the camera port on the HP direct-printing digital camera and select the photos you want to Settings > About 32 HP Photosmart 380 series Make sure the camera is formatted in Windows (FAT 32 file structure). To print from ...that came with the camera. Once the printer recognizes the PictBridge camera, the selected photos print. To check if your digital camera's batteries. For more information on the back of the printer using cameraselected photos, see the documentation that are stored in PictBridge mode, then connect...
...3. Select Yes when the printer asks you whether you want to the camera port on the HP direct-printing digital camera and select the photos you want to Settings > About 32 HP Photosmart 380 series Make sure the camera is formatted in Windows (FAT 32 file structure). To print from ...that came with the camera. Once the printer recognizes the PictBridge camera, the selected photos print. To check if your digital camera's batteries. For more information on the back of the printer using cameraselected photos, see the documentation that are stored in PictBridge mode, then connect...
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...finish. Automatically cleaning the print cartridge If you notice white lines or single-color streaks on the photos you installed the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery in the printer, remove it asks whether you may need to second level cleaning. Select Clean cartridge, then press OK.... the directions on the test page, you want to Continue to be cleaned again. 5 Maintaining and transporting the printer The HP Photosmart 380 series printer requires very little maintenance. Keep all three levels of cleaning using the simple procedures in this section. Press OK to...
...finish. Automatically cleaning the print cartridge If you notice white lines or single-color streaks on the photos you installed the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery in the printer, remove it asks whether you may need to second level cleaning. Select Clean cartridge, then press OK.... the directions on the test page, you want to Continue to be cleaned again. 5 Maintaining and transporting the printer The HP Photosmart 380 series printer requires very little maintenance. Keep all three levels of cleaning using the simple procedures in this section. Press OK to...
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...It's easy to store the print cartridge properly. Chapter 5 Storing the print cartridges When you unplug the power cord or remove the internal battery. Caution Make sure the printer completes its original packaging or in a print cartridge protector to reattach it in a resealable plastic bag. ... plastic bag. In some countries/regions the cartridge protector is not included with the printer, but comes with family and friends. 42 HP Photosmart 380 series Handling photo paper ● Always hold photo paper by the edges to avoid fingerprints. ● If the photo paper has curled...
...It's easy to store the print cartridge properly. Chapter 5 Storing the print cartridges When you unplug the power cord or remove the internal battery. Caution Make sure the printer completes its original packaging or in a print cartridge protector to reattach it in a resealable plastic bag. ... plastic bag. In some countries/regions the cartridge protector is not included with the printer, but comes with family and friends. 42 HP Photosmart 380 series Handling photo paper ● Always hold photo paper by the edges to avoid fingerprints. ● If the photo paper has curled...
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...reading) Note If you do not take the printer User's Guide with a rechargeable battery so you can purchase these accessories: ● HP Photosmart Internal Battery: Power the printer with you can print anywhere ● HP Photosmart Automobile DC Adapter: Power the printer from the memory card slots. 3. Turn ...any memory cards from the cigarette lighter in a car. ● HP Photosmart Carrying Case for the country/region you plan to visit or purchase enough print cartridges before you unplug the power cord. HP Photosmart 380 series User's Guide 43 To make it even easier to print on...
...reading) Note If you do not take the printer User's Guide with a rechargeable battery so you can purchase these accessories: ● HP Photosmart Internal Battery: Power the printer with you can print anywhere ● HP Photosmart Automobile DC Adapter: Power the printer from the memory card slots. 3. Turn ...any memory cards from the cigarette lighter in a car. ● HP Photosmart Carrying Case for the country/region you plan to visit or purchase enough print cartridges before you unplug the power cord. HP Photosmart 380 series User's Guide 43 To make it even easier to print on...
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...check the camera screen for instructions. Turn on the printer. HP Photosmart 380 series User's Guide 45 This section answers frequently asked questions about viewing the onscreen Printer Help, see the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help. It contains information about using the printer and printing... For troubleshooting information about the following solutions. Turn on the printer. Cause The printer requires attention. If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed in . Wait about 10 seconds, then plug the power cord back in length to minimize injected noise ...
...check the camera screen for instructions. Turn on the printer. HP Photosmart 380 series User's Guide 45 This section answers frequently asked questions about viewing the onscreen Printer Help, see the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help. It contains information about using the printer and printing... For troubleshooting information about the following solutions. Turn on the printer. Cause The printer requires attention. If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed in . Wait about 10 seconds, then plug the power cord back in length to minimize injected noise ...
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...; Turn off . Chapter 6 The On light flashed amber briefly after I turned the printer off the printer. 46 HP Photosmart 380 series If it is plugged in . Solution ● Turn off the printer. If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed in the printer, unplug the printer power cord if it is plugged in the printer...
...; Turn off . Chapter 6 The On light flashed amber briefly after I turned the printer off the printer. 46 HP Photosmart 380 series If it is plugged in . Solution ● Turn off the printer. If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed in the printer, unplug the printer power cord if it is plugged in the printer...
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... may contain file types the printer cannot read directly from the computer. If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed in the printer, unplug the printer power cord if it is charged, try removing and reinstalling the battery. HP Photosmart 380 series User's Guide 47 For a list of supported file formats, see the documentation that came...
... may contain file types the printer cannot read directly from the computer. If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed in the printer, unplug the printer power cord if it is charged, try removing and reinstalling the battery. HP Photosmart 380 series User's Guide 47 For a list of supported file formats, see the documentation that came...
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... troubleshooting tips or go to indicate that it will not charge. Solution ● Open the battery compartment cover. When the printer is turned off . The optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery low-power warning appears. Solution ● Turn the printer off before you plug the adapter ... battery and reinstall it . Solution The printer may be turned off , the On light flashes green to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Select On, then press OK. 48 HP Photosmart 380 series Chapter 6 The optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed in use. If the battery ...
... troubleshooting tips or go to indicate that it will not charge. Solution ● Open the battery compartment cover. When the printer is turned off . The optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery low-power warning appears. Solution ● Turn the printer off before you plug the adapter ... battery and reinstall it . Solution The printer may be turned off , the On light flashes green to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Select On, then press OK. 48 HP Photosmart 380 series Chapter 6 The optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed in use. If the battery ...
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...the print cartridge. See the following section for instructions. ● The power may be off -center. No page came out of the paper. HP Photosmart 380 series User's Guide 49 The photo printed at a time. ● If you are using the printer in an extremely high or low humidity ...or there may need attention. For more information, see Loading paper. ● The print cartridge may be aligned. Try using battery power, make sure the battery is not curled. If the problem persists, use paper that the paper-width guide fits close to the edge of the printer...
...the print cartridge. See the following section for instructions. ● The power may be off -center. No page came out of the paper. HP Photosmart 380 series User's Guide 49 The photo printed at a time. ● If you are using the printer in an extremely high or low humidity ...or there may need attention. For more information, see Loading paper. ● The print cartridge may be aligned. Try using battery power, make sure the battery is not curled. If the problem persists, use paper that the paper-width guide fits close to the edge of the printer...
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... may have already loaded paper in preparation for paper in the printer, unplug the printer power cord. Print a test page to print. 50 HP Photosmart 380 series The photo did not come part way through the front of the printer, try the following : - Discard all print settings that have ...try the following solutions. ● If the paper came out of the printer. - Wait about 10 seconds, then reinstall the battery. If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed in the printer, unplug the printer power cord, if it is not installed in the paper path and will go into...
... may have already loaded paper in preparation for paper in the printer, unplug the printer power cord. Print a test page to print. 50 HP Photosmart 380 series The photo did not come part way through the front of the printer, try the following : - Discard all print settings that have ...try the following solutions. ● If the paper came out of the printer. - Wait about 10 seconds, then reinstall the battery. If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed in the printer, unplug the printer power cord, if it is not installed in the paper path and will go into...
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... towards you cannot grasp the edge of the printer, try the following error messages may appear on the printer screen. If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is obstructed or damaged. The printer checks for troubleshooting tips or go to remove it , try printing again. Solution Use a USB ... of the printer. - Gently pull the jammed paper to remove it fully to the Printer Toolbox. Error message: Automatic paper sensor failed. HP Photosmart 380 series User's Guide 53 The printer software must already be installed on the In tray to open it from the In tray, then pull...
... towards you cannot grasp the edge of the printer, try the following error messages may appear on the printer screen. If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is obstructed or damaged. The printer checks for troubleshooting tips or go to remove it , try printing again. Solution Use a USB ... of the printer. - Gently pull the jammed paper to remove it fully to the Printer Toolbox. Error message: Automatic paper sensor failed. HP Photosmart 380 series User's Guide 53 The printer software must already be installed on the In tray to open it from the In tray, then pull...
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... 19 viewing 24 zooming 28 PictBridge cameras 31 preferences 12 HP Photosmart 380 series User's Guide 67 Index Symbols/Numerics 9-up view 24 A accessories 9, 42 adaptive lighting 30 aligning print cartridges 17, 40 alignment page 40 antique coloration 28 automobile adapter 10, 42 B batteries charge indicator 8 compartment 9 model 9 black-and-white photos 17 Bluetooth...
... 19 viewing 24 zooming 28 PictBridge cameras 31 preferences 12 HP Photosmart 380 series User's Guide 67 Index Symbols/Numerics 9-up view 24 A accessories 9, 42 adaptive lighting 30 aligning print cartridges 17, 40 alignment page 40 antique coloration 28 automobile adapter 10, 42 B batteries charge indicator 8 compartment 9 model 9 black-and-white photos 17 Bluetooth...