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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...borderless photos...26 Print photos with a border 27 Print postcards...28 Print panoramic photos...28 Print on index cards and other small media 29 HP Photosmart software...30 6 Maintenance Align the print cartridge...31 Clean the print cartridge automatically 31 View estimated ink levels...32 Insert or replace the print...
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...borderless photos...26 Print photos with a border 27 Print postcards...28 Print panoramic photos...28 Print on index cards and other small media 29 HP Photosmart software...30 6 Maintenance Align the print cartridge...31 Clean the print cartridge automatically 31 View estimated ink levels...32 Insert or replace the print...
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... from your skin and clothing 34 Print a test page...34 Print a sample page...34 Store the printer and print cartridge 34 Store the printer...34 Store the print cartridge...35 7 Troubleshooting Software installation issues...37 The installation failed...37 The Found New Hardware Wizard appears when I connect the ... is 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...
... from your skin and clothing 34 Print a test page...34 Print a sample page...34 Store the printer and print cartridge 34 Store the printer...34 Store the print cartridge...35 7 Troubleshooting Software installation issues...37 The installation failed...37 The Found New Hardware Wizard appears when I connect the ... is 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...
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... setup instructions explain how to get more information on your paper • 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 Click any of the printer and contains...
... setup instructions explain how to get more information on your paper • 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 Click any of the printer and contains...
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... tray first. 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 HP Web site. Handle: Extend to insert or remove the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge. Print cartridge door: Open to carry... the printer. Camera port: Connect a PictBridge digital camera, the optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, or a...
... tray first. 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 HP Web site. Handle: Extend to insert or remove the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge. Print cartridge door: Open to carry... the printer. Camera port: Connect a PictBridge digital camera, the optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, or a...
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... The Design Gallery offers several color effects or tints you want to continue to a third-level cleaning (select Yes or No). • Align Print Cartridge: Select to a second-level cleaning (select Yes or No). If you select Yes, another cleaning cycle will be asked if you will move to... exit a menu. Press Print to a photo. NOTE: For a list of the printer. • Clean Print Cartridge: Select to access the printer menu. After cleaning, you will be asked if you can help in troubleshooting problems. • Print sample page: Select to...
... The Design Gallery offers several color effects or tints you want to continue to a third-level cleaning (select Yes or No). • Align Print Cartridge: Select to a second-level cleaning (select Yes or No). If you select Yes, another cleaning cycle will be asked if you will move to... exit a menu. Press Print to a photo. NOTE: For a list of the printer. • Clean Print Cartridge: Select to access the printer menu. After cleaning, you will be asked if you can help in troubleshooting problems. • Print sample page: Select to...
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...3. Follow these steps to highlight Clean Print Cartridge, and then press Print. 4. Press or to highlight Tools, and then press Print. 4. Press the Menu button on the printer screen. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of HP Advanced Photo Paper in the input tray.... 2. To align the print cartridge from your printer performing well and producing top-quality photos. • Align the print cartridge • Clean the print cartridge automatically • View estimated ink levels ...
...3. Follow these steps to highlight Clean Print Cartridge, and then press Print. 4. Press or to highlight Tools, and then press Print. 4. Press the Menu button on the printer screen. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of HP Advanced Photo Paper in the input tray.... 2. To align the print cartridge from your printer performing well and producing top-quality photos. • Align the print cartridge • Clean the print cartridge automatically • View estimated ink levels ...
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...a number of different ways, including in the printer on and you have removed the cardboard from modifying or refilling HP cartridges is used before being installed in the cartridge after it is left in the printer, or have been refilled, the estimated ink levels might be inaccurate or .... The printer screen displays an ink-level icon that shows the approximate amount of ink remaining in vivid colors that HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. Make sure the power is on the printer itself. Chapter 6 View estimated ink levels You can view the estimated...
...a number of different ways, including in the printer on and you have removed the cardboard from modifying or refilling HP cartridges is used before being installed in the cartridge after it is left in the printer, or have been refilled, the estimated ink levels might be inaccurate or .... The printer screen displays an ink-level icon that shows the approximate amount of ink remaining in vivid colors that HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. Make sure the power is on the printer itself. Chapter 6 View estimated ink levels You can view the estimated...
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... copper-colored contacts on top. If you are replacing a cartridge, push down and pull outward on the cartridge in many countries/regions and lets you recycle used print cartridges free of charge. Close the print cartridge door. 7. Insert or replace the print cartridge 33 The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is available in the cradle to...
... copper-colored contacts on top. If you are replacing a cartridge, push down and pull outward on the cartridge in many countries/regions and lets you recycle used print cartridges free of charge. Close the print cartridge door. 7. Insert or replace the print cartridge 33 The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is available in the cradle to...
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... Press Print to withstand long or short periods of HP Advanced Photo Paper in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Press Print to remove ink from your printer and print cartridge. • Store the printer • Store the print cartridge Store the printer The printer is built to begin ... page. To print a test page from the printer 1. Load a sheet of inactivity. It also contains information about ink levels, print or ink cartridge performance, printer serial number, and so on the printer control panel. 2. Store the printer indoors out of direct sunlight in cold water and use...
... Press Print to withstand long or short periods of HP Advanced Photo Paper in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Press Print to remove ink from your printer and print cartridge. • Store the printer • Store the print cartridge Store the printer The printer is built to begin ... page. To print a test page from the printer 1. Load a sheet of inactivity. It also contains information about ink levels, print or ink cartridge performance, printer serial number, and so on the printer control panel. 2. Store the printer indoors out of direct sunlight in cold water and use...
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...This allows the printer to reattach it. Follow these tips to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: • Keep all unused print cartridges in their original sealed packages until you are needed. Store print cartridges at room temperature (15-35 degrees C or 59-95 degrees F). ... tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to install the print cartridge in a protective cap during the power-down cycle before you store the printer, always leave the active print cartridge inside the printer. CAUTION: Make sure the printer completes its power-down ...
...This allows the printer to reattach it. Follow these tips to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: • Keep all unused print cartridges in their original sealed packages until you are needed. Store print cartridges at room temperature (15-35 degrees C or 59-95 degrees F). ... tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to install the print cartridge in a protective cap during the power-down cycle before you store the printer, always leave the active print cartridge inside the printer. CAUTION: Make sure the printer completes its power-down ...
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... solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until the issue is resolved. • Solution 1: Reduce image size • Solution 2: Replace print cartridge, if necessary • Solution 3: Use correct paper • Solution 4: Print on the digital camera. Cause: You may be locked. For more ...information, see Insert or replace the print cartridge. Cause: You may be depleted of the printed document are missing or are in the wrong place Try the following solutions to a higher ...
... solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until the issue is resolved. • Solution 1: Reduce image size • Solution 2: Replace print cartridge, if necessary • Solution 3: Use correct paper • Solution 4: Print on the digital camera. Cause: You may be locked. For more ...information, see Insert or replace the print cartridge. Cause: You may be depleted of the printed document are missing or are in the wrong place Try the following solutions to a higher ...
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...paper Solution: Make sure you are using one) and your HP Bluetooth 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. Cause: You may be printed facing up. ...Cause: You may need to clean the print cartridge. Replace the print cartridge if necessary. Solution 2: Replace print cartridge, if necessary Solution: Print ...
...paper Solution: Make sure you are using one) and your HP Bluetooth 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. Cause: You may be printed facing up. ...Cause: You may need to clean the print cartridge. Replace the print cartridge if necessary. Solution 2: Replace print cartridge, if necessary Solution: Print ...
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... ink and may need to be old or damaged. You do not need to replace the print cartridges until print quality deteriorates. Replace remanufactured or refilled cartridges, if installed, with genuine HP products. 2. Make sure the cartridge is a paper jam • The paper loaded does not match the paper size selected • Insert only...
... ink and may need to be old or damaged. You do not need to replace the print cartridges until print quality deteriorates. Replace remanufactured or refilled cartridges, if installed, with genuine HP products. 2. Make sure the cartridge is a paper jam • The paper loaded does not match the paper size selected • Insert only...
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...output tray. There is an obstruction blocking the path of paper Solution: Check that came with genuine HP products. 2. Try printing your printer for additional help. Remove the cartridge and then reinstall it on the product again. Cause: There is a paper jam Solution: Try ...turn it . See Load your paper and refer to the online support services at www.hp.com/support for more information, see Insert or replace the print cartridge. 3. Replace remanufactured or refilled cartridges, if installed, with your document again. 50 Troubleshooting Reload new paper in the correct...
...output tray. There is an obstruction blocking the path of paper Solution: Check that came with genuine HP products. 2. Try printing your printer for additional help. Remove the cartridge and then reinstall it on the product again. Cause: There is a paper jam Solution: Try ...turn it . See Load your paper and refer to the online support services at www.hp.com/support for more information, see Insert or replace the print cartridge. 3. Replace remanufactured or refilled cartridges, if installed, with your document again. 50 Troubleshooting Reload new paper in the correct...
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... the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on the page. Make sure the HP Photosmart A530 series is not supported in English only. NOTE: The path to select your operating system. Open a file in your device and purchase print cartridges. Click Properties or Preferences. b. Click Order Supplies Online (Windows) or Supplies (Mac OS...
... the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on the page. Make sure the HP Photosmart A530 series is not supported in English only. NOTE: The path to select your operating system. Open a file in your device and purchase print cartridges. Click Properties or Preferences. b. Click Order Supplies Online (Windows) or Supplies (Mac OS...
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.... Bottom 12.5 mm (0.50 inches); Bottom 12.5 mm (0.50 inch); Left/right 3 mm (0.12 inches) Print Cartridge HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge Visit www.hp.com/pageyield/ for panoramic printing Index cards 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inches) A6 cards 105 x 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8 inches) L-size ... cm (4 x 12 inches). Connectivity USB 2.0 full-speed: Windows XP Home, XP Professional, or x64 Edition; 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:...
.... Bottom 12.5 mm (0.50 inches); Bottom 12.5 mm (0.50 inch); Left/right 3 mm (0.12 inches) Print Cartridge HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge Visit www.hp.com/pageyield/ for panoramic printing Index cards 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inches) A6 cards 105 x 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8 inches) L-size ... cm (4 x 12 inches). Connectivity USB 2.0 full-speed: Windows XP Home, XP Professional, or x64 Edition; 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:...
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...products. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is committed to the following Web site: www.hp.com/hpinfo/...regarding recycling of HP products, please visit: For more information, go to protecting the environment. HP conserves resources ...by reselling some of the largest electronic recycling centers throughout the world. To determine the ENERGY STAR qualification status for this product. Qualified products are also listed at: http://www.hp....com/ go/energystar. 62 Regulatory and environmental information Chapter 11 www.hp.com/go/msds Recycling program HP ...
...products. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is committed to the following Web site: www.hp.com/hpinfo/...regarding recycling of HP products, please visit: For more information, go to protecting the environment. HP conserves resources ...by reselling some of the largest electronic recycling centers throughout the world. To determine the ENERGY STAR qualification status for this product. Qualified products are also listed at: http://www.hp....com/ go/energystar. 62 Regulatory and environmental information Chapter 11 www.hp.com/go/msds Recycling program HP ...
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English Contents 1 Get started The HP Photosmart at a glance 2 Control panel buttons and indicator lights 2 Printer menus...4 2 Print basics Load your paper...4 Insert a memory card...5 Print a photo...6 Creative options...6 Enhance your photos...6 Connect to a computer...7 3 Troubleshooting and support Printing and hardware issues...8 Insert or replace the print cartridge 9 Find more information...11 HP support...11 Regulatory notices...12 Regulatory model identification number 12 Environmental statements 12 Printer specifications...12 HP Warranty...14 1
English Contents 1 Get started The HP Photosmart at a glance 2 Control panel buttons and indicator lights 2 Printer menus...4 2 Print basics Load your paper...4 Insert a memory card...5 Print a photo...6 Creative options...6 Enhance your photos...6 Connect to a computer...7 3 Troubleshooting and support Printing and hardware issues...8 Insert or replace the print cartridge 9 Find more information...11 HP support...11 Regulatory notices...12 Regulatory model identification number 12 Environmental statements 12 Printer specifications...12 HP Warranty...14 1
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...started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A530 series printer. USB port: Use this to insert or remove the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge. Camera port: Connect a PictBridge digital camera, the optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, or a USB flash... the output tray first. Print cartridge door: Open to print, insert a memory card, connect a compatible digital camera, or access the print cartridge area. Control panel buttons and indicator lights Figure 1-2 Control panel 2 HP Photosmart A530 series Output tray: Open this ...
...started This section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A530 series printer. USB port: Use this to insert or remove the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge. Camera port: Connect a PictBridge digital camera, the optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, or a USB flash... the output tray first. Print cartridge door: Open to print, insert a memory card, connect a compatible digital camera, or access the print cartridge area. Control panel buttons and indicator lights Figure 1-2 Control panel 2 HP Photosmart A530 series Output tray: Open this ...
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... may need to be plugged into the printer correctly, or the image printed offcenter. Press the Menu button on clearing a paper jam. 8 HP Photosmart A530 series Read the printer screen for instructions. • The power may be off or there may need attention. If you are visiting complies with... the camera screen for instructions on the printer and select Tools > Align Print Cartridge. • The printer may not be a loose connection. If it will not turn on page 4. • The print cartridge may be loaded correctly. Reload the paper, making sure that the paper is turned...
... may need to be plugged into the printer correctly, or the image printed offcenter. Press the Menu button on clearing a paper jam. 8 HP Photosmart A530 series Read the printer screen for instructions. • The power may be off or there may need attention. If you are visiting complies with... the camera screen for instructions on the printer and select Tools > Align Print Cartridge. • The printer may not be a loose connection. If it will not turn on page 4. • The print cartridge may be loaded correctly. Reload the paper, making sure that the paper is turned...