HP Deskjet D4100 series
HP Photosmart Software Help
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Accessibility
Your HP printer provides a number of
features that make it accessible for
people with disabilities.
Visual
The printer software is accessible for
users with visual impairments or low
vision through the use of Windows
accessibility options and features. It
also supports most assistive
technology such as screen readers,
Braille readers, and voice-to-text
applications. For users who are color
blind, colored buttons and tabs used in
the software and on the HP printer have
simple text or icon labels that convey
the appropriate action.
Mobility
For users with mobility impairments, the
printer software functions can be
executed through keyboard
commands. The software also supports
Windows accessibility options such as
StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys,
and MouseKeys. The printer doors,
buttons, paper trays, and paper guides
can be operated by users with limited
strength and reach.
Support
For more details about the accessibility
of this product and HP's commitment to
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Cautions and warnings
A Caution indicates possible damage
to the HP Deskjet printer or to other
equipment. For example:
Caution Do not touch the
print cartridge ink nozzles or
copper contacts. Touching
these parts will result in clogs,
ink failure, and bad electrical
connections.
A Warning indicates possible harm to
you or to others. For example:
Warning Keep both new
and used print cartridges out
of the reach of children.
Contents
1Welcome.................................................................................................................4
2 Special features.....................................................................................................6
3 Get started..............................................................................................................7
The printer at a glance ...........................................................................................7
Buttons and lights ...................................................................................................8
Paper trays ...........................................................................................................11
Print cartridges .....................................................................................................15
Ink-backup mode ..................................................................................................16
4 Connect to the printer.........................................................................................17
USB ......................................................................................................................17
5 Print using the Photosmart Express button.....................................................18
About the Photosmart Express button ..................................................................18
About the HP Photosmart Express software ........................................................18
6 Print photos using the front USB port...............................................................19
About the front USB port ......................................................................................19
Print photos from the front USB port ....................................................................19
About the front USB port lights .............................................................................20
7 Print photos.........................................................................................................22
Print borderless photos ........................................................................................22
Print photos with a border ....................................................................................24
HP Real Life technologies photo fix .....................................................................26
Photo print cartridge .............................................................................................26
Advanced color settings .......................................................................................27
Exif Print ...............................................................................................................27
Store and handle photo paper ..............................................................................28
Save money when printing photos .......................................................................28
Share photos with friends and family ...................................................................29
Other photo projects .............................................................................................29
8 Print other documents........................................................................................30
Print e-mail ...........................................................................................................30
Print documents ....................................................................................................31
Print letters ...........................................................................................................32
Print envelopes .....................................................................................................33
Print postcards ......................................................................................................34
Print hagaki cards .................................................................................................35
Print index cards and other small media ..............................................................36
Print labels ............................................................................................................37
Print CD/DVD tattoos ............................................................................................38
Print transparencies ..............................................................................................39
Print brochures .....................................................................................................40
Print greeting cards ..............................................................................................41
Print booklets ........................................................................................................41
Print posters .........................................................................................................43
Print iron-on transfers ...........................................................................................44
9 Printing tips..........................................................................................................46
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Printing shortcuts ..................................................................................................46
Fast/Economical printing ......................................................................................47
Select a paper type ..............................................................................................48
Change the print speed or quality ........................................................................48
Print resolution ......................................................................................................48
Maximum dpi ........................................................................................................49
Print in grayscale ..................................................................................................49
Set the page order ................................................................................................49
Set a custom paper size .......................................................................................50
Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper ...................................................50
Resize a document ...............................................................................................50
Print preview .........................................................................................................51
Two-sided printing ................................................................................................51
Bound two-sided documents ................................................................................52
10 Printer software...................................................................................................54
Make the HP Deskjet the default printer ...............................................................54
Set default print settings .......................................................................................54
Printer Properties dialog box ................................................................................55
What's This? help .................................................................................................56
Ink Status window .................................................................................................56
Download printer software updates ......................................................................57
11 Maintenance.........................................................................................................58
Install print cartridges ...........................................................................................58
Align the print cartridges .......................................................................................61
Automatically clean print cartridges ......................................................................61
Calibrate print quality ............................................................................................62
Print a test page ...................................................................................................62
View estimated ink levels .....................................................................................62
Maintain the printer body ......................................................................................63
Remove ink from your skin and clothing ..............................................................63
Manually clean print cartridges .............................................................................63
Maintain print cartridges .......................................................................................64
Printer Toolbox .....................................................................................................66
12 Troubleshooting..................................................................................................67
Installation problems .............................................................................................67
Printer does not print ............................................................................................69
Paper jam .............................................................................................................71
Paper problems ....................................................................................................72
Printer is stalled ....................................................................................................73
Print cartridge problems .......................................................................................74
Photos do not print correctly .................................................................................76
Front USB port problems ......................................................................................78
Print quality is poor ...............................................................................................79
Document is misprinted ........................................................................................80
Problems with borderless documents ..................................................................81
HP Photosmart Express software is not installed .................................................86
Error messages ....................................................................................................86
Printer lights are on or flashing .............................................................................87
Document prints slowly .........................................................................................89
If you continue to have problems .........................................................................90
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Contents
A HP support ..........................................................................................................91
Support process ...................................................................................................91
HP support by phone ............................................................................................91
B Supplies................................................................................................................93
C Technical information ........................................................................................94
Printer specifications ............................................................................................94
Environmental product stewardship program .......................................................94
Regulatory notices ................................................................................................96
Index............................................................................................................................98
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Welcome
Welcome to the HP Deskjet D4100 series Help. Use the information in the following table
to find out how to do something. You can also use the table of contents pane on the left
to locate information.
Section Description
Special features Learn about some of the printer's special features.
Get started Learn how to operate the printer and use and replace the
print cartridges.
Connect to the printer Learn how to connect your computer to the printer.
Print photos Learn how to print photos, adjust the appearance of
photos before you print, install a photo print cartridge,
store and handle photo paper, and share photos with
friends and family.
Print photos from a digital
camera
Print using the Photosmart
Express button
Print other documents Learn how to print a variety of documents, including e-
Printing tips Learn how to use printing shortcuts, select a paper type,
Printer software Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set
Maintenance Learn how to install and care for print cartridges, view
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Learn how to use the front USB port on the printer to
transfer and print photos from a digital camera.
Open the HP Photosmart Express software and access
the HP imaging features.
mail, greeting cards, envelopes, labels, posters,
booklets, transparencies, and iron-on media.
change the print resolution, set the page order, print
multiple pages on a single sheet, preview a document,
and use two-sided printing.
default print settings, and download printer software
updates.
how much ink is left in a print cartridge, print a test page,
and remove ink stains.
(continued)
Section Description
Troubleshooting Find a solution to a hardware or software problem.
Supplies Order supplies for the printer.
Specifications Learn about the paper capacity, requirements, and other
specifications for the printer.
HP inkjet supplies
recycling program
Find out how to recycle print cartridges.
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Special features
Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several
exciting features:
● Borderless printing: Use the entire page surface when printing photos and
brochures with the borderless printing feature.
● Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with a photo print
cartridge (purchased separately).
● Ink-backup mode: Continue printing with one print cartridge when the other print
cartridge has run out of ink. For information, see Ink-backup mode.
● Printing from a digital camera: Print photos from a digital camera using the front
USB port.
● Panoramic printing: Print panoramic photos with borders or without borders.
● HP Vivera Inks: Get true-to-life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance with
vivid colors that last. HP Vivera Inks are specially formulated and scientifically tested
for quality, purity and fade resistance.
● Photosmart Express button: Use the Photosmart Express button to open the
HP Photosmart Express software, which provides a fast and easy way to make prints
of your photos or to purchase prints online.
● CD/DVD Tattoos: Personalize your CDs and DVDs by printing high-quality, low-cost
CD/DVD Tattoos. (This feature might not be available in your country/region.)
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Get started
● The printer at a glance
● Buttons and lights
● Paper trays
● Print cartridges
● Ink-backup mode
The printer at a glance
Click the links below to learn about the printer features.
1 Buttons and lights
2 Front USB port
3 Paper trays
1 Print cartridges
2 Ink-backup mode
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1 USB port
Buttons and lights
Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, restart a job, and
open HP Photosmart Express software. The printer lights give you visual cues about the
status of the printer.
1 Power button and light
2 Print Cancel button
3 Resume button and light
4 Photosmart Express button
5 Front USB port lights
Power button and light
Use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. It can take a few seconds for the
printer to turn on after you press the Power button.
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1 Power button and light
The Power light flashes when the printer is processing.
Caution Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. Using a
power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and
off might cause printer failure.
Print Cancel button
The printer also has a Print Cancel button.
1 Print Cancel button
Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job.
Resume button and light
The Resume light flashes when an action is required, such as loading paper or clearing
a paper jam. When the problem is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing.
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1 Resume button and light
Photosmart Express button
Use the Photosmart Express button to open the HP Photosmart Express software. The
HP Photosmart Express software provides a fast and easy way to make prints of your
photos or to purchase prints online. It also provides access to other basic HP imaging
software features, such as saving, viewing, and sharing your photos.
1 Photosmart Express button
Front USB port lights
To transfer photos from a digital camera, external card reader, or USB flash drive, just
plug the camera or other device into the printer's front USB port. You can then print the
photos using HP Photosmart software.
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1 Connection light
2 Error light
When the camera is connected correctly, the Connection light is illuminated. The
Connection light blinks green when printing from the camera. If the camera is not set to
the correct mode for downloading photos, the Error light flashes.
Note You can also use the front USB port to download images from external
card readers, USB flash drives, and other USB devices.
Paper trays
For information about the paper trays, select one of these topics.
● Unfold the paper trays
● Input tray
● Paper guide
● Output tray
● Fold the paper trays
Unfold the paper trays
To unfold the paper trays
1. Lower the input tray.
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Input tray
2. Lower the output tray.
3. Pull out the output-tray extension.
The input tray holds paper or other media.
1 Input tray
Paper guide
Print on different sizes of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left.
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Output tray
Printed pages are deposited in the output tray.
Raise the output tray to load paper or other media. Lower the output tray before printing.
To prevent paper from falling out of the output tray, pull out both sections of the outputtray extension. If you are printing in the Fast Draft mode, raise the output-tray extension
stop.
1 Output tray
1 Second section of output-tray extension
2 Output-tray extension stop
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Fold the paper trays
To fold the paper trays
1. Remove paper or other media from the paper trays.
2. If the output-tray extension stop is raised, lower it and then push the second section
of the output-tray extension in.
3. Push the first section of the output-tray extension into the output tray.
4. Raise the output tray.
5. Raise the input tray.
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Print cartridges
Three print cartridges can be used with the printer.
1 Black print cartridge
2 Tri-color print cartridge
3 Photo print cartridge
For information about using the print cartridges, see the following topics:
● Use print cartridges
● Replace print cartridges
Use print cartridges
The print cartridges can be used in the following ways:
● Everyday printing: Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for everyday print
jobs.
● Quality color photos: For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or
other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and install a photo print
cartridge. The photo print cartridge, in combination with the tri-color print cartridge,
provides you with virtually grain-free photos.
Replace print cartridges
When buying print cartridges, look for the print cartridge selection number.
You can find the selection number in three places:
● Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing.
1 Selection number label
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● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the
reference guide that came with the printer.
● Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection
numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click
the Print Cartridge Information button.
If a print cartridge runs out of ink, the printer can operate in ink-backup mode. For more
information, see Ink-backup mode.
For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Installation
instructions.
Ink-backup mode
Use the ink-backup mode to operate the printer with only one print cartridge. The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the print cartridge cradle.
Note When the printer operates in ink-backup mode, a message is displayed on
screen. If the message is displayed and two print cartridges are installed in the
printer, verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from each
print cartridge. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer
cannot detect that the print cartridge is installed.
For more information about ink-backup mode, see the following topics:
● Ink-backup mode output
● Exit ink-backup mode
Ink-backup mode output
Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts.
Installed print
cartridge
Black print cartridge Colors print as grayscale.
Tri-color print cartridge Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black.
Photo print cartridge Colors print as grayscale.
Note HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup
mode.
Result
Exit ink-backup mode
Install two print cartridges in the printer to exit ink-backup mode.
For information about installing a print cartridge, see Installation instructions.
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USB
Connect to the printer
● USB
The printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. The
computer must be running Windows 98 SE or later to use a USB cable.
Note For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable.
For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the setup poster that
came with the printer.
Note A USB cable might not be packaged with your printer.
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Print using the Photosmart Express button
To quickly print photos, use the Photosmart Express button.
● About the Photosmart Express button
● About the HP Photosmart Express software
About the Photosmart Express button
The Photosmart Express button is located on the front panel of the printer. When you
press the button, the HP Photosmart Express software is opened on your computer.
The HP Photosmart Express software provides a fast and easy way to make prints of
your photos or to purchase prints online. It also provides access to other basic HP
imaging software features, such as saving, viewing, and sharing your photos.
1 Photosmart Express button
About the HP Photosmart Express software
The HP Photosmart Express software provides a fast and easy way to make prints of
your photos or to purchase prints online. It also provides access to other basic HP
imaging software features, such as saving, viewing, and sharing your photos.
Note If the HP Photosmart Express software is not installed on your computer,
a message is displayed when you press the Photosmart Express button. For more
information, see HP Photosmart Express software is not installed.
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Print photos using the front USB port
Learn how to transfer and print photos from a digital camera, external card reader, or
USB flash drive.
● About the front USB port
● Print photos from the front USB port
● About the front USB port lights
About the front USB port
To transfer photos from a digital camera, external card reader, or USB flash drive, just
plug the camera or other device into the printer's front USB port. You can then print the
photos using HP Photosmart software.
In order to print photos from the front USB port you need a USB cable that is compatible
with your camera. HP recommends that you use a cable that is less than 3 meters long.
Print photos from the front USB port
Note To print using these instructions, the HP Photosmart software must be
installed on your computer.
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To print from the front USB port
1. Load photo paper into the printer.
For instructions about loading photo paper, click one of the following options:
– Print borderless photos
– Print photos with a border
2. Connect your camera or other device to the front USB port using a USB cable.
The green Connection light should be illuminated. For more information, see About
the front USB port lights.
3. Turn on your camera or device, and then set it to transfer photos.
If you do not know how to set the camera or device to transfer photos, see the
documentation that came with the camera or device.
4. Start the HP Photosmart software.
If you attached an HP digital camera to the front USB port, the HP Photosmart
software starts automatically.
If you attached a non-HP digital camera or another device, press the Photosmart
Express button on the printer.
5. Before printing photos you must transfer them to your computer's hard drive. Do one
of the following:
– If the photos are displayed at the top of the HP Photosmart software dialog box,
click Save, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
– If the photos are not displayed at the top of the HP Photosmart software dialog
box, click Browse photos. Follow the onscreen instructions to locate the
photos. Click Save, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
After the files are transferred the HP Photosmart software dialog box is displayed.
6. Click Print, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
For more information on using the HP Photosmart software, see the HP Photosmart
Software Help.
About the front USB port lights
The lights on the front USB port let you know if the device is connected correctly and if
the photos are transferring.
● When the camera is connected correctly, the Connection light is illuminated. The
Connection light blinks green when photos are transferring.
● If the camera is not set to the correct mode for transferring photos, the Error light
flashes.
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1 Connection light
2 Error light
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Print photos
The printer software offers several features that make printing digital photos easier and
improve photo quality.
Learn how to print photos
Print a borderless photo. Print a photo with a border.
Learn how to perform other photo printing tasks
● Use the photo print cartridge for great colors and virtually grain-free photos.
● Improve printed colors with advanced color settings.
● Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you have Exif Print-enabled software.
● Prevent photo paper from curling by following the photo paper storage and handling
guidelines.
● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to save money and ink when printing photos.
● Share photos with friends and family.
● Learn how to create other photo projects.
Print borderless photos
Use borderless printing to print to the edges of certain paper types and to print on a range
of paper sizes—from 4 x 6 inch photo paper to a 210 x 594 mm (8.5 x 23.4 inch) custom
photo size.
Guidelines
● For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri-color
print cartridge.
● Do not print borderless photos in ink-backup mode. Always have two print cartridges
installed in the printer.
For more information, see Ink-backup mode.
● Open the file in a software program such as HP Photosmart software and resize the
photo. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size that you want to use.
● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper.
● Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. For information about preventing
photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions.
● Do not exceed the input tray capacity: 30 sheets of photo paper.
Prepare to print
1. Raise the output tray.
2. Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.
3. Verify that the photo paper is flat.
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4. Place the photo paper in the right side of the input tray. The side to be printed on
should face down and the short edge should point towards the printer.
If you are using photo paper that has a tear-off tab, verify that the tab is pointing
away from the printer.
5. Push the paper into the printer until it stops.
6. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.
1 Small photos
2 Large photos
7. Lower the output tray.
Print
Note If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow the
instructions that are provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow these
instructions.
1. Open the photo in a software program that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart
software.
2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
3. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab.
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4. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-Borderless, and then select the
following options:
– Print Quality: Normal or Best
Note For maximum dpi quality, go to the Features tab, and then
click Maximum dpi in the Print Quality drop-down list.
– Paper Type: An appropriate photo paper type
– Paper Size: An appropriate borderless photo paper size
– Orientation: Portrait or Landscape
5. If necessary, change the HP Real Life technologies photo fix setting.
6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
If you printed on photo paper with a tear-off tab, remove the tab to make the
document completely borderless.
Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties
dialog box.
Print photos with a border
Guidelines
● For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri-color
print cartridge.
● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper.
● Open the file in a software program such as HP Photosmart software and assign
the photo size. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size on which you want
to print the photo.
● Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. For information about preventing
photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions.
● Do not exceed the input tray capacity: 30 sheets of photo paper.
Prepare to print
1. Raise the output tray.
2. Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.
3. Verify that the photo paper is flat.
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4. Place the photo paper in the right side of the input tray. The side to be printed on
should face down and the short edge should point towards the printer.
Note Some paper sizes might extend beyond the edge of the input tray.
5. Push the paper into the printer until it stops.
6. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.
1 Small photos
2 Large photos
7. Lower the output tray.
Print
Note If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow the
instructions that are provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow these
instructions.
1. Open the photo in a software program that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart
software.
2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
3. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab.
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4. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-with white borders, and then
select the following options:
– Print Quality: Normal or Best
Note For maximum dpi quality, go to the Features tab, and then
click Maximum dpi in the Print Quality drop-down list.
– Paper Type: An appropriate photo paper type
– Paper Size: An appropriate photo paper size
– Orientation: Portrait or Landscape
5. If necessary, change the HP Real Life technologies photo fix setting.
6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties
dialog box.
HP Real Life technologies photo fix
HP Real Life technologies photo fix enhances the quality of your printed photos.
In most cases, you do not need to change the Basic default print setting. The Basic
setting sharpens the images that you print, and improves the quality and clarity of low
resolution images, such as those downloaded from the Internet.
You can change the setting to Full if the images that you print are under exposed or over
exposed, contain dark areas or red eye, or have colors that appear washed out.
You can also set photo fix to Off if you prefer to edit the image manually in a software
program such as HP Photosmart software.
To change the HP Real Life technologies photo fix setting
1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
2. Click the Features tab.
3. In the HP Real Life technologies Photo fix drop-down list, select the appropriate
setting for the photo you are printing.
Photo print cartridge
The photo print cartridge, when used in conjunction with the tri-color print cartridge,
provides virtually grain-free photos. It offers exceptional fade resistance for photos that
are printed on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper.
The photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with your
printer.
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To install the photo print cartridge
To install the photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the printer,
➔
and then install the photo print cartridge in the right side of the print cartridge cradle.
Note To learn how to install a print cartridge, see Installation instructions. To
protect a print cartridge when it is not in the printer, follow these storage
guidelines.
To use the photo print cartridge
1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab.
3. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click either Photo Printing-Borderless or Photo
Printing-with white borders.
4. In the Print Quality drop-down list, click Normal or Best.
Note For maximum dpi quality, go to the Features tab, and then click
Maximum dpi in the Print Quality drop-down list.
5. In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the appropriate photo paper type.
6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
Advanced color settings
Use the More color options dialog box to adjust how printed colors appear in your
photos.
Adjusting these settings causes the printed colors to differ from the colors that appear
on your computer monitor.
To specify advanced color settings
1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
2. Click the Color tab, and then click the More color options button.
The More color options dialog box is displayed.
3. You can adjust the following settings:
– Adjust the Brightness, Saturation, and Color Tone to affect how overall colors
are printed.
– Adjust the Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black sliders to specify the level of
each color that is used in printing.
Note When you adjust color settings, the changes are reflected in the
Preview box.
4. After specifying the color settings, click OK.
5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
Exif Print
Exif Print (Exchangeable Image File Format 2.2) is an international digital imaging
standard that simplifies digital photography and enhances printed photos. When a photo
is taken with an Exif Print-enabled digital camera, Exif Print captures information such
as exposure time, type of flash, and color saturation, and stores it in the image file. The
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printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image-specific
enhancements to create outstanding photos.
To print Exif Print-enhanced photos, you must have the following items:
● A digital camera that supports Exif Print
● Exif Print-enabled photo software, such as HP Photosmart software
To print Exif Print-enhanced photos
1. Open the photo in an Exif Print-enabled software program that allows editing, such
as HP Photosmart software.
2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
3. Click the Features tab.
4. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click More, and then select the appropriate photo
paper type.
5. In the Print Quality drop-down list, click Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi.
6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image.
Store and handle photo paper
Follow these instructions to maintain the quality of HP brand photo paper.
Storage
● Keep unused photo paper in a plastic bag. Store the packaged photo paper on a flat
surface in a cool place.
● When you are ready to print, remove only the paper that you plan to use immediately
from the plastic bag. When you have finished printing, return any unused photo
paper to the plastic bag.
● Do not leave unused photo paper in the paper tray. The paper might start to curl,
which can reduce the quality of your photos.
Handling
● Always hold photo paper by its edges. Fingerprints on photo paper can reduce print
quality.
● If the corners of the photo paper curl more than 10 mm (0.4 inch), flatten the paper
by putting it in the storage bag, and then gently bending it in the opposite direction
of the curl until the paper lies flat.
Photo paper should be flat before it is printed on.
Save money when printing photos
To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper and set the
print quality to Normal.
HP Everyday Photo Paper is designed to create quality photos with less ink.
Note For higher-quality photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and set the
print quality to Best or Maximum dpi.
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