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Contents 1 HP Photosmart A530 series User Guide 5 2 Get started How do I?...7 Find more information...7 The HP Photosmart at a glance 8 Control panel buttons and indicator lights 9 Printer menus...10 How to use the Printer menu 10 Printer menu options...11 3 Paper ...basics Choose the best paper for the job 13 Load your paper...13 4 Print without a computer Print from a memory card...15 Supported memory cards ...
Contents 1 HP Photosmart A530 series User Guide 5 2 Get started How do I?...7 Find more information...7 The HP Photosmart at a glance 8 Control panel buttons and indicator lights 9 Printer menus...10 How to use the Printer menu 10 Printer menu options...11 3 Paper ...basics Choose the best paper for the job 13 Load your paper...13 4 Print without a computer Print from a memory card...15 Supported memory cards ...
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... poor...48 The photo printed with borders 48 Device messages...49 8 Shop for ink supplies...53 9 HP support and warranty Check the HP support Web site first 55 HP support by phone...55 Phone support period...55 Placing a call...56 After the phone support period 56 Additional warranty options...56 10 Specifications System requirements...57 Printer specifications...57 2
... poor...48 The photo printed with borders 48 Device messages...49 8 Shop for ink supplies...53 9 HP support and warranty Check the HP support Web site first 55 HP support by phone...55 Phone support period...55 Placing a call...56 After the phone support period 56 Additional warranty options...56 10 Specifications System requirements...57 Printer specifications...57 2
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1 HP Photosmart A530 series User Guide Welcome to the HP Photosmart A530 series User Guide! For more information about the HP Photosmart printer, see: • Get started • Paper basics • Print without a computer • Print from a computer • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Shop for ink supplies • HP support and warranty • Specifications • Regulatory and environmental information • Software installation HP Photosmart A530 series User Guide 5
1 HP Photosmart A530 series User Guide Welcome to the HP Photosmart A530 series User Guide! For more information about the HP Photosmart printer, see: • Get started • Paper basics • Print without a computer • Print from a computer • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Shop for ink supplies • HP support and warranty • Specifications • Regulatory and environmental information • Software installation HP Photosmart A530 series User Guide 5
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... • Clear a paper jam • Insert or replace the print cartridge • Transfer photos Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A530 series printer comes with the following topics: • How do I ? • Find more information 7 This section contains the... printer, install the HP Photosmart software, and print a photo. 2 Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A530 series printer. Click any of the printer and contains troubleshooting tips and support information. Find more information • The HP Photosmart at a glance ...
... • Clear a paper jam • Insert or replace the print cartridge • Transfer photos Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A530 series printer comes with the following topics: • How do I ? • Find more information 7 This section contains the... printer, install the HP Photosmart software, and print a photo. 2 Get started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A530 series printer. Click any of the printer and contains troubleshooting tips and support information. Find more information • The HP Photosmart at a glance ...
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...a computer using a USB cable (purchased separately). Power cord connection: Connect the power cord here. 8 Get started The HP Photosmart at a glance Figure 2-1 Printer parts Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Description Control panel: Control the basic functions of the printer from the... cartridge area. Open the output tray first. This Web site offers product documentation, technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information. Camera port: Connect a PictBridge digital camera, the optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, or a USB flash/thumb drive here. Print cartridge door: ...
...a computer using a USB cable (purchased separately). Power cord connection: Connect the power cord here. 8 Get started The HP Photosmart at a glance Figure 2-1 Printer parts Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Description Control panel: Control the basic functions of the printer from the... cartridge area. Open the output tray first. This Web site offers product documentation, technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information. Camera port: Connect a PictBridge digital camera, the optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, or a USB flash/thumb drive here. Print cartridge door: ...
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... button press on the screen. Memory card and PictBridge light: This light flashes and then remains lit after a memory card is correctly inserted or when a supported device is performing a read, write, or delete operation. Red Eye: Lit if red eye removal is on. Chapter 2 Label 1 2 3 4 5 Description Power: The power button glows...
... button press on the screen. Memory card and PictBridge light: This light flashes and then remains lit after a memory card is correctly inserted or when a supported device is performing a read, write, or delete operation. Red Eye: Lit if red eye removal is on. Chapter 2 Label 1 2 3 4 5 Description Power: The power button glows...
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... or device • Print from a Bluetooth device • Creative options • Enhance your digital camera's batteries. • Supported memory cards • Print photos from a memory card • Remove a memory card Supported memory cards The HP Photosmart printer can select photos while the memory card is in the camera (Digital Print Order Format, or DPOF...
... or device • Print from a Bluetooth device • Creative options • Enhance your digital camera's batteries. • Supported memory cards • Print photos from a memory card • Remove a memory card Supported memory cards The HP Photosmart printer can select photos while the memory card is in the camera (Digital Print Order Format, or DPOF...
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...button on the printer control panel. 2. Wash the fabric in the input tray. 2. Warm or hot water can be helpful if you need to contact HP support. Press or to highlight Tools, and then press Print. 3. Press or to highlight Tools, and then press Print. 4. Store the printer indoors out ...of inactivity. Load a sheet of HP Advanced Photo Paper in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Press Print to highlight Print Test Page. 4. Press or to begin printing a test page. Chapter...
...button on the printer control panel. 2. Wash the fabric in the input tray. 2. Warm or hot water can be helpful if you need to contact HP support. Press or to highlight Tools, and then press Print. 3. Press or to highlight Tools, and then press Print. 4. Store the printer indoors out ...of inactivity. Load a sheet of HP Advanced Photo Paper in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Press Print to highlight Print Test Page. 4. Press or to begin printing a test page. Chapter...
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Uninstall the printer software: Windows users a. From the Windows Start menu, go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Software installation issues 37 Follow the onscreen instructions. b. TIP: HP recommends using a USB cable 3 meters (10 feet) or less in Printers and Faxes (Windows only) ... Retry the installation Solution 1: Turn off virus software Solution: 1. Using a longer USB cable may cause errors. 7 Troubleshooting Before contacting HP support, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A530 series > Uninstall.
Uninstall the printer software: Windows users a. From the Windows Start menu, go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Software installation issues 37 Follow the onscreen instructions. b. TIP: HP recommends using a USB cable 3 meters (10 feet) or less in Printers and Faxes (Windows only) ... Retry the installation Solution 1: Turn off virus software Solution: 1. Using a longer USB cable may cause errors. 7 Troubleshooting Before contacting HP support, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to Programs > HP > HP Photosmart A530 series > Uninstall.
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...8226; Solution 2: Press the On button once (and not quickly) • Solution 3: Unplug product and contact support online Solution 1: Check the power cord Solution: • The printer may be plugged into an incompatible power ... lights up, then the power cord is functioning properly. If it is switched to www.hp.com/ support or contact HP support. • If you might take a few minutes for the product to your printer and... turn on but it will not turn on the printer. Contact HP support. Try the following solutions to a power source. • Parts of the printer. • Check ...
...8226; Solution 2: Press the On button once (and not quickly) • Solution 3: Unplug product and contact support online Solution 1: Check the power cord Solution: • The printer may be plugged into an incompatible power ... lights up, then the power cord is functioning properly. If it is switched to www.hp.com/ support or contact HP support. • If you might take a few minutes for the product to your printer and... turn on but it will not turn on the printer. Contact HP support. Try the following solutions to a power source. • Parts of the printer. • Check ...
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... solution. Chapter 7 Go to remove it, try the following: ◦ Turn off . 42 Troubleshooting If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for technical support. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until USB hub is securely attached to both the computer...
... solution. Chapter 7 Go to remove it, try the following: ◦ Turn off . 42 Troubleshooting If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for technical support. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until USB hub is securely attached to both the computer...
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... wireless printer adapter (if you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. For more information, see Clean the print cartridge automatically. Solution 3: Use correct paper Solution: Make sure you are ...paper type intended for the output rather than plain paper. For more information, see Print a test page. Bluetooth printing problems Before contacting HP support, read the documentation that is poor. • The photo printed with your device with the side to be low on ink. ...
... wireless printer adapter (if you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. For more information, see Clean the print cartridge automatically. Solution 3: Use correct paper Solution: Make sure you are ...paper type intended for the output rather than plain paper. For more information, see Print a test page. Bluetooth printing problems Before contacting HP support, read the documentation that is poor. • The photo printed with your device with the side to be low on ink. ...
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...solution for this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. The photo printed with Bluetooth wireless technology, or go to their support Web site to receive data. The light on your device with VGA-resolution cameras, such as those found in wireless phones, may not...Photos taken with Bluetooth wireless technology may be too far from the printer. Cause: You may not support borderless printing. 48 Troubleshooting Cause: The photo you are using the optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, make sure the adapter is ready to obtain the latest updates for this problem...
...solution for this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. The photo printed with Bluetooth wireless technology, or go to their support Web site to receive data. The light on your device with VGA-resolution cameras, such as those found in wireless phones, may not...Photos taken with Bluetooth wireless technology may be too far from the printer. Cause: You may not support borderless printing. 48 Troubleshooting Cause: The photo you are using the optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, make sure the adapter is ready to obtain the latest updates for this problem...
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... does not work, replace the cartridge. Remove any objects that is compatible with the printer. 4. Go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support for more information, see Insert or replace the print cartridge. 3. There is missing or incorrect Solution: Troubleshoot and replace ...output tray. Cause: There is an obstruction blocking the path of paper Solution: Check that came with genuine HP products. 2. The printer is not supported by your document again. 50 Troubleshooting For more information, see Insert or replace the print cartridge. Replace remanufactured...
... does not work, replace the cartridge. Remove any objects that is compatible with the printer. 4. Go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support for more information, see Insert or replace the print cartridge. 3. There is missing or incorrect Solution: Troubleshoot and replace ...output tray. Cause: There is an obstruction blocking the path of paper Solution: Check that came with genuine HP products. 2. The printer is not supported by your document again. 50 Troubleshooting For more information, see Insert or replace the print cartridge. Replace remanufactured...
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If it is the selected printer. Windows users a. b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A530 series is not supported in all countries/regions. Mac users a. Choose File, and then choose Print. b. To order HP papers and other supplies, go to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary ...(Mac OS). Additionally, you are available in any application that came with the HP Photosmart. NOTE: Ordering print cartridges online is the selected printer. 3. Make sure the HP Photosmart A530 series is not supported in your device and purchase print cartridges. Follow the steps for your product, ...
If it is the selected printer. Windows users a. b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A530 series is not supported in all countries/regions. Mac users a. Choose File, and then choose Print. b. To order HP papers and other supplies, go to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary ...(Mac OS). Additionally, you are available in any application that came with the HP Photosmart. NOTE: Ordering print cartridges online is the selected printer. 3. Make sure the HP Photosmart A530 series is not supported in your device and purchase print cartridges. Follow the steps for your product, ...
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... source for up-to-date device information and expert assistance and includes the following features: • Fast access to www.hp.com/support. If the HP Photosmart has a hardware failure, you need , check out the HP support Web site. If you do not find the information you will be asked to bring it back to all...
... source for up-to-date device information and expert assistance and includes the following features: • Fast access to www.hp.com/support. If the HP Photosmart has a hardware failure, you need , check out the HP support Web site. If you do not find the information you will be asked to bring it back to all...
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... at an additional cost. Chapter 9 Placing a call the support phone number for the printer at additional costs. After the phone support period After the phone support period, help is available from HP at the HP online support Web site: www.hp.com/support. Contact your HP dealer or call Call HP support while you add any new hardware or software to... occurs • Answers to this situation happened before? ◦ Can you re-create it? ◦ Did you are in front of the computer and the HP Photosmart.
... at an additional cost. Chapter 9 Placing a call the support phone number for the printer at additional costs. After the phone support period After the phone support period, help is available from HP at the HP online support Web site: www.hp.com/support. Contact your HP dealer or call Call HP support while you add any new hardware or software to... occurs • Answers to this situation happened before? ◦ Can you re-create it? ◦ Did you are in front of the computer and the HP Photosmart.
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10 Specifications This section lists the minimum system requirements for installing the HP Photosmart software, and provides selected printer specifications. • System requirements • Printer specifications System requirements Operating System Windows XP Home, XP Professional, x64 Edition...Pentium® II, Celeron®, or compatible processor, 233 MHz (Pentium III, 300 MHz or higher recommended) • x64 Edition: Pentium 4 with Intel EM64T support • Vista: 800 MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit processor (1 GHz or higher recommended) • Mac OS: PowerPC G3 or greater, or Intel...
10 Specifications This section lists the minimum system requirements for installing the HP Photosmart software, and provides selected printer specifications. • System requirements • Printer specifications System requirements Operating System Windows XP Home, XP Professional, x64 Edition...Pentium® II, Celeron®, or compatible processor, 233 MHz (Pentium III, 300 MHz or higher recommended) • x64 Edition: Pentium 4 with Intel EM64T support • Vista: 800 MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit processor (1 GHz or higher recommended) • Mac OS: PowerPC G3 or greater, or Intel...
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...paper for information on estimated cartridge yields. Left/right 0.0 mm (0.0 inch) Bordered printing: Top 3 mm (0.12 inches); Mac OS X 1.3.9 or greater HP recommends that the USB cable (purchased separately) be less than 3 meters (10 feet) in length PictBridge: Using the front camera port Environmental Specifications: In ...Hz) HP Part # 0957-2120 (Rest of high electromagnetic fields, it is possible that the output may vary) Media Sizes Paper Tray Capacity Photo paper 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inches) Photo paper with tab 10 x 15 cm with 1.25 cm tab (4 x 6 inches with 0.5 inch tab) Supported only...
...paper for information on estimated cartridge yields. Left/right 0.0 mm (0.0 inch) Bordered printing: Top 3 mm (0.12 inches); Mac OS X 1.3.9 or greater HP recommends that the USB cable (purchased separately) be less than 3 meters (10 feet) in length PictBridge: Using the front camera port Environmental Specifications: In ...Hz) HP Part # 0957-2120 (Rest of high electromagnetic fields, it is possible that the output may vary) Media Sizes Paper Tray Capacity Photo paper 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inches) Photo paper with tab 10 x 15 cm with 1.25 cm tab (4 x 6 inches with 0.5 inch tab) Supported only...
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For Windows 64-bit systems: Please download the software from the HP support website at www.hp.com/support. Make sure the printer is on your operating system. Double-click... Computer on , and then connect the printer to your computer! A Software installation The printer includes HP quick connect software, which installs when you might not be ready to print from your computer with the....4 or v10.5. To install the software 1. Software installation 65 Double-click the HP A530 CD icon on your computer. Mac users a. In less than two minutes, you'll be included in the CD...
For Windows 64-bit systems: Please download the software from the HP support website at www.hp.com/support. Make sure the printer is on your operating system. Double-click... Computer on , and then connect the printer to your computer! A Software installation The printer includes HP quick connect software, which installs when you might not be ready to print from your computer with the....4 or v10.5. To install the software 1. Software installation 65 Double-click the HP A530 CD icon on your computer. Mac users a. In less than two minutes, you'll be included in the CD...