Hp Photosmart A646 Compact Photo Printer User Manual

User GuideHP Photosmart A640 series

The Photosmart at a glanceFigure 2-1 Front and rear viewsLabel Description1 Input tray: Load paper here. Open the output tray first. The input trayope

Control panel buttons and indicator lightsFigure 2-2 Control panel and indicator lightsLabel Description1 On: Press to turn the printer on or off. The

Use the touch screenUse your fingers on the touch screen for most operations, such as menu navigation orselecting options in the touch screen frame. F

There are two stylus storage areas on the printer: a slot that stores the stylus until youneed to use it and a hole where you can rest the stylus and

Photosmart MenuThe following options are available in the Photosmart menu when you insert a memorycard or touch the Home icon on the touch screen fram

Figure 2-4 Touch screen frameLabel Description1 Home: Touch to access the Photosmart menu.2 Cancel: Touch to stop a print action.3 Arrows: Touch to na

Thumbnail view and 1-up viewYou can view photos on your memory card in thumbnail view or 1-up view.A Thumbnail viewB 1-up view1 Arrow keys2 Number of

Photo iconsPhoto icons appear on photos and video clips in thumbnail and 1-up views. Some iconsshow the status of a photo or video clip. Others can af

How to use the Setup MenuThis section describes how to use the Setup Menu.To use the setup menu1. Touch Home on the touch screen frame to return to th

3. Touch a menu name to open the options under that menu. Options that are notaccessible are dimmed.Touch the question mark icon for help on that scre

Preferences• Sound: Touch to change the sound volume to High, Medium (default), Low, orOff.• Print Preview: Touch to change the print preview to On (d

Bluetooth◦ Bluetooth Radio: Select On to turn on Bluetooth Radio.◦ Passkey: When the Bluetooth Security Level of the printer is set to High, you muste

Chapter 220 Get startedGet started

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

To load paper1. Open the output tray. The input tray opens automatically.1 Input tray2 Paper-width guide3 Output tray2. Load up to 20 sheets of photo

You can select from a greater number of paper sizes when you print from a computerthan when you print without a computer. When you print without a com

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4 Print from a Bluetooth deviceThis section describes how to print from any device with Bluetooth wireless technology,a short-range communications tec

To connect to and print from other Bluetooth devices1. Make sure that you have installed the necessary software on the Bluetooth device.2. Have the HP

5 Print without a computerThis section contains the following topics:•Print from a memory card•Save photos from a memory card to another device•Print

Contents1 HP Photosmart A640 series User Guide...52 Get startedHow do I?.

Supported memory cardsThe HP Photosmart printer can read a variety of memory cards. These cards aremanufactured by several vendors and are available i

Print photos from a memory card or USB deviceThis section describes several ways to print photos from a memory card, including onephoto, multiple phot

4. If you want several copies of the same photo, touch the up and down arrows on thecopies icon and set the number of copies to be printed.1 Number of

▲ In thumbnail view, touch Select All and then Deselect All. The checkmark iconis deleted from all photos.To print a photo index1. Insert a memory car

Remove a memory cardCAUTION: Do not pull out the memory card while the memory card/camera port lightis flashing. A flashing light means the printer or

4. If you already selected photos for printing on the camera, the Print DPOF Photos?dialog box is displayed on the camera. Select No to bypass printin

For more information on specific creative options, refer to the sections below.•Add frames•Add captions•Draw on photos•Add clip art•Use Design Gallery

for the text. You can type uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and commonpunctuation marks and symbols.NOTE: The keyboard displays Latin alphabe

Touch Done, and then choose a font and color. You can enlarge/decrease thecaption, move it to a different location on the photo, or rotate it, or acce

7. When you are finished, touch Done.8. To save your creative project, touch Save to Card.NOTE: If you choose Continue without Saving, you can later d

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You can apply various special effects including Brightness, Contrast, Saturation,Slimming, Retro, and Posterize depending on the category you choose.

Create albumsThe Albums creative option lets you add photos to photo album books. You can selectfrom several categories, including: Seasons, Kids, Dai

9. In the Album Pages window the recommended number of pages that will create thebest looking album is displayed. Change the number of pages if desire

Create Greeting CardsThe Greeting Cards option lets you make a personalized greeting card with your photos.You can modify the effect by changing the s

7. Set the number of copies, and then touch Done.8. Touch Print.NOTE: You cannot save greeting cards. Print as many copies of your greetingcard as you

4. Load 10 x 30 cm (4 x 12 inches) paper when prompted. Touch OK.5. Browse through your photos and touch one to open it in 1-up view.While the Panoram

Create Photo LayoutsThe Photo Layouts creative option lets you print several photos on a single sheet ofpaper.To use the Photo Layouts creative option

Enhance or edit your photosYou can enhance or edit your photos in various ways, as explained in the following:•Use Photo Fix•Crop a photo•Remove red-e

4. Touch the Rotate icon if you want to rotate the crop box 90 degrees clockwise.5. Drag the crop box with your finger or the stylus to reposition it,

3. Use the Zoom button to see more details and to position the selection box preciselyover the blemished area. Using the stylus or your finger, move t

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Chapter 548 Print without a computerPrint without a computer

6 Print from a computerThis section describes how to print photos when the HP Photosmart A640 series printeris connected to a computer, and you want t

NOTE: Set up the printer and install the printer software before trying to transfer orprint photos from a connected computer. For more information, se

▲ Double-click the USB drive icon on the desktop that represents the memory card.3. Select the files you want to delete, and then delete them.To back

Change the print settings for the print jobThis section describes how to change print settings, such as paper type or print quality,when printing from

Change the paper typeFor best results, always select a specific paper type that matches the media you are usingfor the print job.To select a specific

Print photosThis section describes how to print several types of photos and contains the followingtopics:•Print borderless photos•Print photos with a

6. In the Paper Size drop-down list, select the size of paper that you have loaded.7. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK

Print panoramic photosFor true panoramic printing, you must have taken a panoramic photo. Also, useHP panorama paper 10 x 30 cm (4 x 12 inch).Guidelin

Print on index cards and other small mediaGuidelines• Use only cards and small media that meet the printer paper-size specifications.• Do not exceed t

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Chapter 658 Print from a computerPrint from a computer

7 MaintenanceThis section contains basic maintenance procedures that can help keep your printerperforming well and producing top-quality photos.•Align

View estimated ink levelsYou can view the estimated ink level of the print cartridge installed in the printer on theprinter itself. The printer screen

*Display permanence rating by Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc. or HP ImagePermanence Lab. For details, visit www.hp.com/go/printpermanence.CAUTION: Chec

5. Hold the replacement cartridge with the label on top. Slide the cartridge at a slightupward angle into the cradle so the copper-colored contacts go

Print a test pageThe information on a test page can be helpful if you need to contact HP support. It alsocontains information about ink levels, print

Follow these tips to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality:• Keep all unused print cartridges in their original sealed

8 TroubleshootingBefore contacting HP support, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to the onlinesupport services at www.hp.com/support.TI

Mac usersa. Double-click the Applications:Hewlett-Packard folder.b. Double-click HP Uninstaller and follow the onscreen instructions.2. Pause or disab

The printer does not appear in Printers and Faxes (Windows only)Try the following solutions to resolve the issue. If the first solution does not solve

1 HP Photosmart A640 series UserGuideWelcome to the HP Photosmart A640 series User Guide! For more information aboutthe Photosmart printer, see:•Get s

Solution 2: Make sure Software Install Mode is enabledSolution: Make sure Software Install Mode option is enabled in the printer menu.To enable Softwa

I want to attach the printer to my computer to transfer photos only, but the softwareinstallation program keeps appearingSolution: To transfer photos

Solution 1: Check the power cordSolution:• The printer may be plugged into a power strip that is turned off. Turn on the powerstrip, and then turn on

The printout did not appearTry the following solution for this problem.Solution: Try the following steps to clear the paper jam:• If the paper came pa

Solution 3: Make sure that the printer power cord is securely attachedSolution: Make sure that the printer power cord is securely attached and the pri

4. Plug the power cord back into the printer.5. Plug the USB cable back into the USB port on the back of the printer.6. If the problem persists, unplu

The printer did not print borderless photosTry the following solution for this problem.Solution:To turn on borderless printing when printing from the

A blank page came out of the printerTry the following solution for this problem.Solution: Print a test page. For more information, see Print a test pa

Solution 3: Print on correct side of paperSolution: Make sure the paper is loaded with the side to be printed facing up.Cause: You may be printing on

Solution 1: Wait until Bluetooth printer is ready to receive dataSolution: Make sure the Bluetooth radio is turned on. For more information see,Print

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Cause: You may be too far from the printer.No page came out of the printer.Solution: For a list of the file formats that the printer supports, see Spe

9 Shop for ink suppliesFor a list of print cartridge numbers, see the printed documentation that came with theHP Photosmart. You can order print cartr

Chapter 980 Shop for ink suppliesShop for ink supplies

10 HP support and warrantyThis section contains the following topics:•Check the HP support Web site first•HP support by phone•Additional warranty opti

Placing a callCall HP support while you are in front of the computer and the HP Photosmart. Beprepared to provide the following information:• Device m

11 SpecificationsThis section lists the minimum system requirements for installing the Photosmartsoftware, and provides selected printer specification

HP recommends that the USB cable be lessthan 3 meters (10 feet) in lengthPictBridge: Using the camera portMotion JPEG QuicktimeMPEG-1MarginsTop 0.0 mm

12 Regulatory and environmentalinformationThe following regulatory and environmental information applies to the HP PhotosmartA640 series printers.•Reg

FCC statementFCC statementThe United States Federal Communications Commission (in 47 CFR 15.105) has specified that the following notice be brought to

Notice to users in KoreaLED indicator statementLED indicator statementThe display LEDs meet the requirements of EN 60825-1.Environmental product stewa

2 Get startedThis section provides introductory information about the HP Photosmart A640 seriesprinter. This section contains the following topics:•Ho

www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/Your product's Eco features• Energy Savings information: To determine the ENERGY STAR® qualificat

for imaging equipment. The following mark will appear on ENERGY STAR qualifiedimaging products:Additional ENERGY STAR qualified imaging product model

Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the EuropeanUnionDisposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the Europ

(Regulation EC No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council). A chemicalinformation report for this product can be found at: www.hp.com/go/

April 2008Chapter 12(continued)92 Regulatory and environmental informationRegulatory and environmentalinformation

A Software installationThe printer includes HP quick connect software, which installs when you connect the printer to yourcomputer. In less than two m

Appendix A94 Software installationSoftware installation