Hp Photosmart A617 Compact Photo Printer User Manual

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Indicator lights1 On light: This light, surrounding the Power button, is solid green when the printer is on. It isgreen and flashing when the printer

Control panel1 On: Press this button to turn the printer on or off.2 Layout: Press this button to select a print layout. Use the 4-way arrow button to

Internal battery compartment1 Internal battery compartment: Insert the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery here.2 Battery compartment button: Slid

adapter. This optional adapter is only used with the HP Photosmart A610, A612, A614,A616, and A617 models.HP Photosmart Carrying CaseThe lightweight,

2Photo printing overviewStart-to-finish printingThis sections gives you a high-level overview of the steps involved in printing your photos.Subsequent

Step 3Navigate through and viewyour photosSee Navigate through andview your photos.Index pageStep 4Select photos to printSee Select multiple photos.St

3Paper basicsChoose and load paperLearn how to choose the right paper for your print job and how to load it into the inputtray for printing.Choose the

For a full list of supported paper sizes, see Specifications.To load paper1. Open the output and input trays, and pull out the input tray extension.2.

4Print from a memory cardThis section describes the steps for printing photos that are stored on a memory card.This section contains the following top

Memory card How to insert the memory cardMicrodrive ● Front label faces up, and if the label has an arrow, the arrow pointstoward the printer● Edge wi

Memory card How to insert the memory cardMemory Stick ● Angled corner is on the left● Metal contacts face down● If you are using a Memory Stick Duo™ o

To view photos nine at a time1. Insert a memory card.2.Press to view nine photos at a time.3. Press or to highlight one of the nine photos.4.Press

3. Use the 4–way arrow button to select a layout:– Print one photo per sheet– Print two photos per sheet– Print four photos per sheet4. Press OK.The p

To print camera-selected photos1. Insert a memory card that contains camera-selected (DPOF) photos.2. Select Yes when the printer asks you whether you

5Creative projectsOnce you have mastered basic photo printing, experiment with some of the other greatfeatures the printer has to offer. This section

Select any photo➔Select one or more photos on a memory card and use the steps below to turnon panoramic mode. Panoramic mode prints the selected photo

Note You can also print 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo stickers using HP Self-Adhesive Photo Paper. For this project, use the basic printing instructio

To print nine frames from a video clip1. Insert a memory card that contains a video clip.2. Press Menu, select Print Options, and then select Video ac

3. Select Video Enhancement, and then press OK.4. Use the 4–way arrow button to highlight On, and then press OK.Note When you improve the quality of p

4. Select Add Color Effect, and then press OK.5. Use the 4–way arrow button to highlight the color effect you want to use, and thenpress OK.The photo

Copyrights and trademarks© 2006 Hewlett-Packard DevelopmentCompany, L.P.Hewlett-Packard CompanynoticesThe information contained in thisdocument is sub

For information about using HP Photosmart Share, see the electronic Help inHP Photosmart Premier, HP Photosmart Essential, or HP Photosmart Studio.Vie

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6Print from other devicesThis printer can print photos stored on several types of devices including computers,digital cameras, and iPods. Each connect

Print photos from a Bluetooth devicePrint from any device with Bluetooth wireless technology to the printer.Before you beginTo print from a Bluetooth-

3. Insert a memory card and select photos to transfer. For information on viewing andselecting photos, see Select multiple photos.4. In the HP Photosm

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7Maintain and transport the printerThe printer requires very little maintenance. Follow the guidelines in this section to extendthe life span of the p

For best print quality, HP recommends that you install all retail print cartridges before thedate stamped on the box.To prepare the printer and cartri

Each time you install or replace a print cartridge, a message appears on the printerscreen asking you to load paper so the printer can align the cartr

Note If the cartridge or printer has been recently dropped, you may also seewhite streaks or missing colors in your prints. This problem is temporary

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Align the print cartridgeThe first time you install a print cartridge in the printer, the printer aligns it automatically.However, if colors in the pr

5. A message appears on the printer screen reminding you to load plain paper. LoadHP Advanced Photo Paper so the printer can print an alignment page.6

Store the print cartridgeWhen you store or transport the printer, always leave the active print cartridge inside theprinter. The printer stores the pr

3. Remove all paper from the input and output trays, then close the input and outputtrays.4. Push the printer screen down into the flat position.Note

8TroubleshootingThe HP Photosmart printer is designed to be reliable and easy to use. This chapteranswers frequently asked questions about using the p

Solution● Check the printer screen for instructions. If you have a digital camera connectedto the printer, check the camera screen for instructions. I

The printer is plugged in, but it will not turn on.Solution● The printer may have drawn too much power.If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery

Printing problemsBefore contacting HP support, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to the onlinesupport services at www.hp.com/support.Th

No page came out of the printer.Solution● The printer may need attention. Read the printer screen for instructions.● The power may be off or there may

A blank page came out of the printer.Solution● Check the ink-level icon on the printer screen. If the print cartridge is out of ink,replace it. For mo

Manually clean the print cartridge contacts ...36Print a test page ...

● The print cartridge may need to be aligned. For more information, see Align theprint cartridge.● Photos may be stacked in the output tray. The print

● The passkey (PIN) that the device with Bluetooth wireless technology is usingfor the printer may be incorrect. Make sure the correct passkey for the

Error message: Paper jam. Clear jam then press OK.Solution Try the following steps to clear the paper jam:● If the paper came part way through the fro

Error message: Cartridge service station is stuck.Solution The print cartridge service station is the component located beneath theprint cartridge cra

9SpecificationsThis section includes the following topics:● System requirements● Printer specificationsSystem requirementsComponent Windows minimum Ma

Printer specificationsCategory SpecificationsConnectivity USB 2.0 high-speed: Microsoft Windows 98 SE,Me, 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional,

Category SpecificationsL-size cards with tab 90 x 127 mm with 12.5 mm tab(3.5 x 5 inches with 0.5 inch tab)Media types HP Advanced Photo PaperCards: i

Category SpecificationsUSB 2.0 high-speed support Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional,XP Home, XP Professional, XP Starter Edition, andXP P

10HP support● Support process● HP support by phone● Additional warranty options● HP WarrantySupport processIf you have a problem, follow these steps:1

● Messages that appear when the situation occurs● Answers to these questions:– Has this situation happened before?– Can you re-create it?– Did you add

1WelcomeThank you for purchasing an HP Photosmart A610 series printer! This printer makeshome photo printing simple, convenient, and fun, and it produ

HP WarrantyA. Extent of limited warranty 1. Hewlett-Packard (HP) warrants to the end-user customer that the HP products specified above will be fr

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AInstall the softwareThe printer comes with optional software you can install on a computer.After using the setup instructions that came in the box wi

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BPrinter menusThe printer menus contain many features for viewing and printing photos, obtaining help, and more.Printer menuPrinter menu structure● Pr

● Tools– Photosmart Share (Instant Share): Select to share photos on an inserted memory cardwith family and friends. The printer must be connected to

● Help– Printing Tips I: Select to read about the auto image enhancement features of the printer.– Printing Tips II: Select to read tips that can help

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IndexAaccessories 9, 39adaptive lighting 24after the support period 56aligning print cartridges 37alignment page 37antique coloration 21automobile ada

multiple photos 18panoramic mode 18panoramic photos 61passport photos 23, 61photo stickers 22, 61photos 19test page 36thumbnails 17without computer 15

See Print photo stickers.Find more informationThe printer comes with the following documentation:● Setup Guide: Read this guide first! It explains how

Screen iconsIcons on the printer screen provide information about the printer, such as the ink level of the print cartridge and the index numberof the

Front of printer1 Control panel: Control the basic functions of the printer from here.2 Printer screen: View photos and menus here. The printer screen

Input tray and inside front of printer1 Input tray: Load paper here. The input tray opens automatically when you open the outputtray.2 Input tray exte