HP 470 User Manual
HP Photosmart 470 series
GoGo Photo Printer
User’s Guide
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The embedded software in the printer
is based in part on the work of the
Independent JPEG Group.
The copyrights to certain photos
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identification number
VCVRA-0507
For regulatory identification purposes,
your product is assigned a Regulatory
Model Number. The Regulatory
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VCVRA-0507. This regulatory number
should not be confused with the
marketing name (HP Photosmart 470
series printer) or product number
(Q7011A).
Safety information
Always follow basic safety
precautions when using this product
to reduce risk of injury from fire or
electric shock.
Warning To prevent fire or
shock hazard, do not expose
this product to rain or any
type of moisture.
● Read and understand all
instructions in the setup
instructions that came in the
box with the printer.
● Use only a grounded electrical
outlet when connecting the unit
to a power source. If you do not
know whether the outlet is
grounded, check with a qualified
electrician.
● Observe all warnings and
instructions marked on the
product.
● Unplug this product from wall
outlets before cleaning.
● Do not install or use this product
near water or when you are wet.
● Install the product securely on a
stable surface.
● Install the product in a protected
location where no one can step
on or trip over the power cord,
and where the power cord will
not be damaged.
● If the product does not operate
normally, see the
troubleshooting information in
the onscreen HP Photosmart
Printer Help.
● There are no operator
serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service
personnel.
● Use in a well-ventilated area.
Caution Risk of explosion
if battery is replaced by an
incorrect type. The following
batteries are compatible only
with HP printers: Q5599A.
Dispose of used batteries in
accordance with the
instructions of the battery.
Environmental statements
Hewlett-Packard Company is
committed to providing quality
products in an environmentally sound
manner.
Protecting the environment
This printer has been designed with
several attributes to minimize impact
on our environment. For more
information, go to HP's Commitment
to the Environment website at
www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/
environment/.
Ozone production
This product generates no
appreciable ozone gas (O
Paper use
This product is suited for the use of
recycled paper according to DIN
19309.
Plastics
Plastic parts over 24 grams (0.88
ounces) are marked according to
international standards that enhance
the ability to identify plastics for
recycling purposes at the end of the
printer life.
Material safety data sheets
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
can be obtained from the HP website
at www.hp.com/go/msds. Customers
without Internet access should
contact HP Customer Care.
Recycling program
HP offers an increasing number of
product return and recycling programs
in many countries, and partners with
some of the largest electronics
).
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recycling centers throughout the
world. HP conserves resources by
reselling some of its most popular
products.
This HP product contains lead in the
solder, which may require special
handling at the end of its life.
Disposal of waste equipment by
users in private households in the
European Union
This symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product
must not be disposed of with your
other household waste. Instead, it is
your responsibility to dispose of your
waste equipment by handing it over to
a designated collection point for the
recycling of waste electrical and
electronic equipment. The separate
collection and recycling of your waste
equipment at the time of disposal will
help to conserve natural resources
and ensure that it is recycled in a
manner that protects human health
and the environment. For more
information about where you can drop
off your waste equipment for
recycling, please contact your local
city office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
For more information regarding return
and recycling of HP products
generally, please visit: www.hp.com/
hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/
recycle/index.html.
Contents
1 Welcome................................................................................................................3
Finding more information .......................................................................................3
Printer parts ...........................................................................................................4
Available accessories ..........................................................................................10
Printer menu ........................................................................................................10
Keyword menu .....................................................................................................14
2 Getting ready to print.........................................................................................15
Loading paper ......................................................................................................15
Choosing the right paper ..............................................................................15
Loading your paper ....................................................................................... 16
Inserting print cartridges ......................................................................................17
Inserting memory cards .......................................................................................20
Supported file formats ..................................................................................20
Inserting a memory card ...............................................................................20
Removing a memory card ............................................................................22
Saving photos from a memory card to the printer hard drive ........................22
Checking the number of saved photos and the available space on the
printer hard drive ..........................................................................................22
3 Printing without a computer..............................................................................23
Getting your photos from camera to printer .........................................................23
Deciding which photos to print .............................................................................25
Selecting photos to print ......................................................................................27
Improving the quality of your photos ....................................................................31
Getting creative ...................................................................................................32
Printing your photos .............................................................................................34
Selecting a layout .........................................................................................34
Setting print quality .......................................................................................34
Selecting a print method ...............................................................................35
4 Getting connected..............................................................................................39
Connecting to other devices ................................................................................39
Connecting through HP Instant Share .................................................................41
5 Maintaining and transporting the printer..........................................................43
Backing up data on the printer hard drive ............................................................43
Cleaning and maintaining the printer ...................................................................43
Cleaning the outside of the printer ................................................................43
Automatically cleaning the print cartridge .....................................................44
Printing a test page ....................................................................................... 44
Aligning the print cartridge ............................................................................45
Storing the printer and print cartridges ................................................................. 46
Storing the printer .........................................................................................46
Storing the print cartridge .............................................................................46
Maintaining the quality of photo paper .................................................................47
Storing photo paper ......................................................................................47
Handling photo paper ...................................................................................47
Transporting the printer .......................................................................................48
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6 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................49
Printer hardware problems ..................................................................................49
Printing problems .................................................................................................52
Bluetooth printing problems .................................................................................55
Error messages ...................................................................................................57
7 Specifications ....................................................................................................59
System requirements ...........................................................................................59
Printer specifications ...........................................................................................60
8 HP Customer Care .............................................................................................63
HP Customer Care by phone ...............................................................................63
Placing a call ................................................................................................64
Return to HP repair service (North America only) ................................................64
Additional warranty options ..................................................................................64
A Installing the software........................................................................................65
B HP Warranty........................................................................................................67
Index...........................................................................................................................69
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing an HP printer! With your new printer you can easily print
beautiful photos with or without a computer.
This guide explains how to print photos from the printer without connecting it to a
computer. To learn how to print from your computer, install the printer software and
explore the onscreen Printer Help. See Installing the software and Finding more
information.
Among other things, you'll learn how to:
Print photos saved on the internal printer hard drive.
(See Saving photos from a memory card to the printer
hard drive.)
Connect the printer to a TV and use the remote control
to view photos with friends and relatives. (See To view a
slide show on the TV.)
Improve the quality of your photos by removing red-eye,
brightening, and improving the contrast, and get creative
by adding greetings and clipart, a colorful frame, or a
color effect. (See Improving the quality of your photos.)
Finding more information
Your new printer comes with the following documentation:
● Setup Guide: The HP Photosmart 470 series Setup Guide explains how to set up
the printer and print your first photo.
● User's Guide: The HP Photosmart 470 series User's Guide is the book you are
reading. This book describes the basic features of the printer, explains how to
use the printer without connecting a computer, and contains hardware
troubleshooting information.
● HP Photosmart Printer Help: The onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help
describes how to use the printer with a computer and contains software
troubleshooting information.
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Chapter 1
After you have installed the HP Photosmart printer software on your computer, you
can view the onscreen Help:
● Windows PC: From the Start menu, select Programs (in Windows XP, select All
Programs) > HP > HP Photosmart 470 Series > Photosmart Help.
● Macintosh: Choose Help > Mac Help in the Finder, then choose Library >
HP Photosmart Printer Help for Macintosh.
Printer parts
Front of printer
1 Out tray (closed): Open this to print, insert a memory card, connect a compatible digital
camera, or connect an HP iPod.
2 Control panel: Control the basic functions of the printer from here.
3 Handle: Extend to carry the printer.
4 Internal printer hard drive: Transfer photos from a memory card or PictBridge-compatible
digital camera to the 1.5 GB printer hard drive, or enhance photos and save copies on the
printer hard drive. Save more than 1000 photos on the printer hard drive, depending on the
size and resolution of the photos.
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Inside front of printer
1 In tray: Load paper here.
2 In tray extender: Pull out to support paper.
3 Paper-width guide: Move to width of current paper to position the paper properly.
4 Remote control infrared port: This port is used by the remote control to communicate
with the printer. Be sure to open the Out tray before using the remote control, so the
remote control can communicate with the printer using the infrared remote control port.
5 Camera port: Connect a PictBridge digital camera, the optional HP Bluetooth wireless
printer adapter, an HP iPod, or a USB flash/thumb drive.
6 Memory card slots: Insert memory cards into these slots. See Inserting memory cards.
7 Print cartridge door: Open to insert or remove a print cartridge.
8 Out tray (open): The printer deposits printed photos here.
Rear of printer
1 TV cable connection: Connect the video cable here.
2 USB port: Use this port to connect the printer to a computer or to an HP direct-printing
digital camera.
3 Power cord connection: Connect the power cord here.
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Indicator lights
1 Memory Card light: Flashing if the printer is accessing the memory card, or solid if the
printer has finished accessing the card and is ready to print.
2 On light: Green if the printer is on, green and flashing if the printer is busy, or red and
flashing if the printer requires attention.
3 Print light: Green if the printer is ready to print, or green and flashing if the printer is
printing or processing information.
Control panel
1 Menu: Access the printer menu.
2 Rotate: Rotate the currently selected photo.
3 Cancel: Deselect photos, exit a menu, or stop an action.
4 Print: Print selected photos from a memory card or the printer hard drive.
5 Delete: Delete the currently selected photo from a memory card or the printer hard drive.
6 Zoom: Increase or decrease the zoom level.
7 Keyword: Access the keyword menu.
8 On: Turn the printer on or off.
9 Printer screen: View photos and menus here.
10 Select Photos arrows: Scroll through photos on a memory card or the printer hard drive,
or navigate menus. Press OK to select a photo, menu, or menu option.
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Printer screen
1 Selection check mark: Indicates a selected photo or album.
2 Keyword/All photos/Mode: Indicates the keyword assigned to the currently selected
photos, All photos if the selected photos are not assigned a keyword, or the mode, such
as Panoramic mode.
3 Number of photos selected: Displays the number of photos currently selected.
4 Battery icon: Displays the charge level of the HP Photosmart Internal Battery, if installed.
A solid green Battery icon indicates a fully-charged battery. As the battery is used, the
Battery icon indicates the approximate amount of charge by the amount of solid fill.
A lightning bolt symbol shown on top of the Battery icon indicates that a power supply is
connected and the battery is charging. An outlet symbol appears when the battery is fully
charged, indicating that you can unplug the power cord and run the printer from the battery
if desired.
For more information about the battery, refer to the instructions that came with the battery.
Folder view
1 Keyword/All photos/Mode: Indicates the keyword assigned to the currently selected
photos, All photos if the selected photos are not assigned a keyword, or the mode, such
as Panoramic mode.
2 Keyword icon: Indicates the current photo or album has a keyword assigned.
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Video clip
1 Video clip: Displays this icon only when a video clip appears on the printer screen.
Internal battery compartment
1 Cover of the battery compartment: Open this cover on the bottom of the printer to insert
the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery.
2 HP Photosmart Internal Battery: A fully-charged battery has sufficient charge to print
approximately 75 photos. You must purchase the battery separately.
3 Internal battery compartment: Insert the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery here.
4 Battery compartment button: Slide to release the compartment cover.
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Remote control
1 On: Turn the printer on or off.
2 Menu: Access the printer menu.
3 Select Photos arrows: Scroll through photos on a memory card or the printer hard drive,
or navigate menus. Press OK to select a photo, menu, or menu option.
4 Zoom: Increase or decrease the zoom level.
5 Rotate: Rotate the currently selected photo.
6 Slide show: Play or pause a slide show.
7 Keyword: Access the keyword menu.
8 Delete: Delete the currently selected photo from a memory card or the printer hard drive.
9 Print: Print selected photos from a memory card or the printer hard drive.
10 Cancel: Deselect photos, exit a menu, or stop an action.
Use the remote control to access the printer functions when you view photos and slide
shows on a TV. Be sure to open the Out tray before using the remote control, so the
remote control can communicate with the printer using the infrared remote control port.
The remote uses a supplied CR2025 battery that you need to install. Purchase
replacement batteries from your local electronics store.
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Chapter 1
Installing the battery for the remote control
Available accessories
There are several accessories available for the printer that enhance its portability for
printing anywhere, anytime. The appearance of the accessories may vary from what is
shown.
1. Remove the battery compartment
cover from the back of the remote
control.
2. Insert the supplied battery as shown
with the + side up.
3. Slide the cover back into place.
Accessory name
HP Photosmart Internal Battery
HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter
Printer menu
Press Menu on the printer control panel or the remote control to access the printer
menu.
Description
The HP Photosmart Internal Battery lets
you take the printer with you wherever
you go.
The HP Bluetooth wireless printer
adapter goes into the camera port on
the front of the printer and lets you use
Bluetooth wireless technology for printing.
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To navigate the printer menu:
● Press Select Photos
or to scroll through the menu options displayed on the
printer screen. Menu items that are not accessible are grayed out.
● Press OK to open a menu or select an option.
● Press Cancel to exit the current menu.
Printer menu structure
● Slide show
– Play currently selected slide show: Select to play the current slide show.
– Play custom slide show: Select to play a custom slide show.
– Pause current slide show: Select to pause the current slide show.
– Resume current slide show: Select to resume playing the current slide
show.
– Exit current slide show: Select to exit the current slide show.
– Save a custom slide show: Select to save the selected photos as a slide
show.
– Edit custom slide show: Select to edit a saved slide show.
– Delete custom slide show: Select to delete a saved slide show.
● Improve image
– Remove red-eye: Select this feature to remove red-eye from your photos.
– Auto enhance: Select an enhancement option. Select Recommended,
Option 2, or Option 3, to enhance the photo. Select Original (not
enhanced) to not enhance the photo.
– Crop: Select to crop the image. Press Zoom – to adjust the size of the
cropped area. Press Select Photos
or to move the cropped area. Press
OK, then press OK again to save a copy of the cropped photo on the printer
hard drive.
– Photo brightness: Press Select Photos
or to move the slider and adjust
the photo brightness.
● Get creative
– Frames: Select to add a frame to the current photo.
– Clipart: Select to add clipart to the current photo.
– Greetings: Select to add a greeting to the current photo.
– Panoramic photos: Select to turn panoramic printing On or Off (default).
Select On to print all selected photos with a 3:1 aspect ratio; load 10 x 30 cm
(4 x 12 inches) paper before printing. When a photo is selected, a green
bounding box shows the area to be printed. Select Off to print with a normal
3:2 aspect ratio.
– Photo stickers: Select to turn sticker printing On or Off (default). Select On
to print 16 photos per page; load special sticker media if desired. Select Off
to print using one of the normal layout options.
– Passport photos: Select to turn passport photo mode On or Off (default).
Select size: Passport mode tells the printer to print all selected photos in the
selected passport photo size. A separate page is printed for each selected
photo. Each printed page contains the number of photos of the selected size
that will fit on the page.
– Add color effect: Choose from the following color effects: Black & white,
Sepia, Antique, or No effect (default).
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● Transfer
– Transfer to external: Select this option to transfer photos from an inserted
memory card or the printer hard drive to a device connected to the camera
port on the front of the printer.
– Transfer to internal: Select this option to transfer photos from an inserted
memory card or from a device connected to the camera port on the front of
the printer to the printer hard drive.
– Transfer to computer: Select this option to transfer photos from an inserted
memory card or the printer hard drive to a computer attached to the USB port
on the back of the printer.
● Storage
– Delete images: Select to delete the current photo (choose Yes or No).
– Reformat hard drive: Select this option to reformat the printer hard drive.
– Available space: Select to view the remaining space on the printer hard drive.
● Tools
– Change layout: Select a print layout. Select 1–up to print a single photo per
page. Select 2–up to print 2 photos per page. Select 4–up to print 4 photos
per page. Select Index sheet to print an index page with thumbnails of all
the photos on the memory card.
– Cartridge status: Select to review the amount of ink remaining in the print
cartridge.
– Instant Share: Select to share photos on an inserted memory card with
family and friends (the printer must be connected to a computer and the
printer software must be installed on the computer).
– Print quality: Normal uses less ink than Best (default) and applies only to
the current print job. The setting then automatically resets to Best.
– Print test page: Select to print a test page containing information about the
printer that can help in troubleshooting problems.
– Print sample page: Select to print a sample page useful for checking the
print quality of the printer.
– Clean cartridge: Select to clean the print cartridge. After cleaning, you will
be asked if you want to continue to second level cleaning (choose Yes or
No), and if you choose Yes another cleaning cycle is completed. Next you
will be asked if you want to continue to third level cleaning (choose Yes or
No).
– Align cartridge: Select to align the print cartridge.
● Bluetooth
– Device address: Some devices with Bluetooth wireless technology require
you to enter the address of the device they are trying to locate. This menu
option shows the device address.
– Device name: You can select a device name for the printer that appears on
other devices with Bluetooth wireless technology when they locate the printer.
– Passkey: You can assign a Bluetooth numerical passkey to the printer that
users of devices with Bluetooth wireless technology trying to locate the
printer must enter before they can print, if the printer Bluetooth Security
level is set to High. The default passkey is 0000.)
– Visibility: You can set the Bluetooth-equipped printer to be visible or
invisible to other devices with Bluetooth wireless technology by changing this
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visibility option. Select Visible to all or Not visible. When Not visible is
selected, only devices that know the device address can print to it.
– Security level: Select Low (default) or High. The Low setting does not
require users of other devices with Bluetooth wireless technology to enter the
printer passkey. The High setting does require users of other devices with
Bluetooth wireless technology to enter the printer passkey.
– Reset Bluetooth options: Select to reset all the Bluetooth settings to the
factory defaults.
● Help: Select to read help about using the printer, including printing tips, printing
panoramic photos, inserting memory cards, installing the print cartridge, loading
paper, connecting to a TV, using keywords, and transferring photos.
● Preferences
– Auto red-eye removal: Select On (default) or Off.
– SmartFocus: Select On (default) or Off.
– Adaptive lighting: Select On (default) or Off. This setting improves lighting
and contrast.
– Slide show: Select to set the slide show options. Select Loop, Duration
between images, Transitions, or Random.
– Television: Select to set the TV options. Select an Aspect ratio and NTSC/
PAL. Select to display on a TV or Printer.
– Date/time: Select to show a date/time stamp on your printed photos. Select
Date/time, Date only, or Off (default).
– Colorspace: Select to choose a colorspace. Select Adobe RGB, sRGB, or
Auto-select (default). The Auto-select default tells the printer to use the
Adobe RGB colorspace, if available. The printer defaults to sRGB if Adobe
RGB is not available.
– Borderless: Select to turn borderless printing On (default) or Off. When
borderless printing is turned off, all pages print with a narrow white border
around the outside edges of the paper.
– After printing: Select to change whether selected photos are deselected
after printing: Always (default), Never, or Ask each time.
– Video enhancement: Select to enhance video prints: On or Off (default).
– Restore defaults: Select to restore printer defaults: Yes or No (default).
Selecting Yes restores the original factory preferences.
– Language: Select to change the language or country/region setting. Choose
from Select language and Select country/region.
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Keyword menu
Press Keyword on the printer control panel or the remote control to access the
keyword menu.
Note You can assign up to 10 keywords to each photo stored on the printer
hard drive. The Keyword icon appears to indicate that the photo has an
assigned keyword.
To navigate the keyword menu:
● Press Select Photos
printer screen. Menu items that are not accessible are grayed out.
● Press OK to open a menu or select an option.
● Press Cancel to exit the current menu.
Keyword menu structure
● Assign a keyword
– Favorites
– People
– Places
– Events
– Other
● View photos by keyword
– All: Select to view all photos.
– Favorites: Select to view photos assigned the Favorites keyword.
– People: Select to view photos assigned the People keyword.
– Places: Select to view photos assigned the Places keyword.
– Events: Select to view photos assigned the Events keyword.
– Other: Select to view photos assigned Other as the keyword.
– Printed: Select to view all photos that have previously been printed.
– Most often viewed: Select to view the photos that you have previously
viewed most often.
– All with assigned keywords: Select to view all photos assigned keywords.
● Remove assigned keyword
Select to remove assigned keywords from the selected photo or from all the
photos in the selected album.
or to scroll through the menu options displayed on the
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Getting ready to print
Before you can begin printing, there are three easy procedures you need to become
familiar with:
● Loading paper
● Inserting print cartridges
● Inserting memory cards
You must load paper and insert a print cartridge before inserting a memory card.
Loading paper
Learn how to choose the right paper for your print job and how to load it into the In
tray for printing.
Choosing the right paper
For a list of available HP-designed inkjet paper, or to purchase supplies, go to:
● www.hpshopping.com (U.S.)
● www.hp.com/go/supplies (Europe)
● www.hp.com/jp/supply_inkjet (Japan)
● www.hp.com/paper (Asia/Pacific)
To get the best results from the printer, choose from these high-quality HP photo
papers.
To print
High-quality, long-lasting prints and
enlargements
Medium-to-high-resolution images from
scanners and digital cameras
Instant dry and fingerprint-resistant
glossy photos
Casual and business photos HP Photo Paper
Panoramic photos HP Panoramic Photo Paper
Photo stickers Avery C6611 and C6612 Photo Sticker
Note HP designs its photo papers to resist fading so your photos remain
vibrant for years to come. For more detailed information on this subject, visit
the HP website. Go to www.hp.com/support, select your country/region and
your language, then type HP Photosmart 470 in the product/name search
box. Press E
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NTER and then select the printer. In the Question or keywords
Use this paper
HP Premium Plus Photo Paper
HP Premium Photo Paper
HP Advanced Photo Paper
HP Everyday Photo Paper
Paper
Chapter 2
search box enter lightfastness or permanence and then press ENTER.
Click the topic you want to review.
To keep your paper in good condition for printing:
● Store the photo paper in its original packaging or in a resealable plastic bag.
● Keep the paper flat in a cool, dry place. If the corners curl, place the paper in a
plastic bag and gently bend it in the opposite direction until it lies flat.
● Hold photo paper by the edges to avoid smears.
Loading your paper
Paper loading tips:
● You can print photos on photo paper, index cards, L-size cards, or Hagaki cards.
● Before loading paper, slide out the paper-width guide to make room for the paper.
● Load only one type and size of paper at a time. Do not mix paper types or sizes in
the In tray.
Paper type
10 x 15 cm (4 x 6
inch) photo paper
13 x 18 cm
(5 x 7 inch) photo
paper
10 x 30 cm (4 x 12
inches) panorama
photo paper
10 x 15 cm (4 x 6
inches) photo
sticker paper
Index cards
L-size cards
Hagaki cards
How to load
1. Open the In tray and
pull out the In tray
extender.
2. Load up to 20 sheets
of paper with the print
side or glossy side
facing towards you.
When loading, slide
the paper to the left
side of the In tray and
push the paper down
firmly until it stops. If
you are using tabbed
paper, insert it so the
tabbed end feeds in
last.
Note If you are
using panorama
photo paper, only
load up to 10
sheets. If you are
using photo sticker
paper, only load a
single sheet at a time.
1 In tray
2 Paper-width guide
3 Out tray
3. Move the paper-width
guide to the left to fit
close to the edge of
the paper without
bending the paper.
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Paper type How to load
4. Open the Out tray to
prepare for printing.
Inserting print cartridges
HP provides different types of print cartridges so you can choose the best cartridge for
your project. The cartridge numbers you can use with this printer vary by country/
region and appear on the back cover of this printed guide.
HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to-life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance
resulting in vivid colors that last. HP Vivera Inks are specially-formulated and
scientifically tested for quality, purity and fade resistance.
For optimum printing results, HP recommends using only genuine HP print cartridges.
Genuine HP print cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers to help you
easily produce great results, time after time.
Use the best print cartridge for the job
To print…
Full-color photos HP Tri-color
Black-and-white photos HP Gray Photo
Insert this print cartridge in the
cartridge cradle
Sepia or antique photos HP Tri-color
Text and colored line drawings HP Tri-color
Caution Check that you are using the correct print cartridge. HP cannot
guarantee the quality or reliability of non-HP ink. Printer service or repairs
required as a result of printer failure or damage attributable to the use of nonHP ink will not be covered under warranty.
For best print quality, HP recommends that you install all retail print cartridges before
the date stamped on the box.
Insert or replace the print cartridge
Prepare the printer and cartridge
1. Make sure the power is on and you
have removed the cardboard from
inside the printer.
2. Open the print cartridge door of the
printer.
3. Remove the bright pink tape from
Remove the pink tape
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the cartridge.
Chapter 2
Insert or replace the print cartridge (continued)
Do not touch here
Insert the cartridge
1. If you are replacing a cartridge,
push down and pull outward on the
cartridge in the cradle to remove it.
2. Hold the replacement cartridge with
the label on top. Slide the cartridge
at a slight upward angle into the
cradle so the copper-colored
contacts go in first. Push the
cartridge until it snaps into place.
3. Close the print cartridge door.
Note To see the ink level of the print
cartridge, press Menu, select Tools,
press OK, then select Cartridge status.
Each time you install or replace a print
cartridge, a message appears on the
printer screen asking you to load plain
paper so the printer can align the
cartridge. This ensures high-quality prints.
Align the cartridge
1. Load paper in the In tray and press
OK.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to
align the cartridge.
See Aligning the print cartridge.
When you are not using a print cartridge
Whenever you remove a print cartridge
from the printer, store it in a print
cartridge protector. The cartridge
protector keeps the ink from drying out.
Storing the cartridge improperly can
cause the cartridge to malfunction.
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To insert a cartridge into the
cartridge protector, slide the
cartridge into the protector at a
slight angle and snap it securely
into place.
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When you are not using a print cartridge (continued)
In some countries/regions the cartridge
protector is not included with the printer,
but comes with the HP Gray Photo
cartridge that can be purchased
separately. In other countries/regions,
the protector is included with the printer.
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