HP PHOTOSMART 370 User Manual 2

1 Unpack the printer

Remove the tape from inside and around the printer. The printer box contains the following items:

1. HP Photosmart 370 series printer

2. Setup Guide (this poster)

3. User’s Guide

4. HP Photosmart software on CD

5. Tri-color print cartridge

6. Sample media pack and resealable media bag

7. Power supply (power supplies may vary in appearance or have an additional power cord)

Note: Some contents may vary by country/region.

2 Plug in the power cord

1. Connect the power cord to the back of the printer.

2. Plug the power cord into a working electrical outlet.

3 Turn on the printer

1. Press On to turn on the printer.

2. When Select language appears on the printer

screen, press  or  to highlight your language.

3. Press OK to select your language and continue.

4. When Set LCD language to (your language)

appears on the printer screen, press  or  to highlight Yes.

5. Press OK to select Yes and continue.

6. When Select country/region appears on the

printer screen, press  or  to highlight your country/region.

7. P r e s s OK to select your country/region.

4 Remove the tape on the

print cartridge

1. Open the print cartridge package.

2. Pull the pink pull-tab to remove the clear tape from

the print cartridge.

Do not touch or remove the ink nozzles or the copper-colored contacts!

Setup Guide HP Photosmart 370 series

Printer screen

Arrow buttons

OK button

On button

*Q3419-90167* Q3419-90167

5 Install the print cartridge

1. Open the Out tray, then open the print cartridge access door.

2. Insert the Tri-color print cartridge into the print cartridge cradle with the label on top, the coppercolored contacts facing toward the inside of the printer, and the ink nozzles facing down.

3. Push the print cartridge into the cradle until it snaps into place.

4. Close the print cartridge access door.

6 Print an alignment page

1. Open the In tray as far as it will go.

2. Load an index card from the sample pack.

3. Adjust the paper-width guide to fit close to the edges of the index card without bending the card.

4. Press OK. An alignment page prints on the index card. Printing an alignment page ensures high print quality.

5. Discard the page.

7 Print your first photo

1. Place a few sheets of photo paper in the In tray with the glossy side facing toward you. If you are using tabbed paper, insert it so the tabbed end feeds in last.

2. Adjust the paper-width guide to fit close to the edges of the paper without bending the paper.

3. Insert a memory card into the correct Memory Card slot.

Note: The memory card will not insert all the way into the printer. When the memory card is inserted correctly, the Memory Card light flashes and then remains solid green.

4. Press or  to view the photos.

5. Press OK to select a photo, then press Print to print

your first photo.

Need more information?

For more information, see the following:

HP Photosmart 370 series User’s Guide

Onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help

www.hp.com/support

Print cartridge access door

Print cartridge cradle

Paper-width guide

In tray

Memory Card light

Memory Card slots

Print button

Arrow buttons

HP Photosmart 370 series User's Guide

English

Copyrights and trademarks

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Reproduction, adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws.

Notice

The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

The Hewlett-Packard Development Company shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages in connection with, or arising out of the furnishing, performance, or use of this document and the program material which it describes.

Trademarks

HP, the HP logo, and Photosmart are property of Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

The Secure Digital logo is a trademark of the SD Association.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

CompactFlash, CF, and the CF logo are trademarks of the CompactFlash Association (CFA).

Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, and Memory Stick PRO Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG of Germany, and is licensed to the MMCA (MultiMediaCard Association).

SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. xD-Picture Card is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd., Toshiba Corporation, and Olympus Optical Co., Ltd.

Mac, the Mac logo, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by

Hewlett-Packard Company is under license.

PictBridge and the PictBridge logo are trademarks of the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA).

Other brands and their products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

The embedded software in the printer is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.

The copyrights to certain photos within this document are retained by the original owners.

Regulatory model identification number SDGOA-0405

For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a Regulatory Model Number. The Regulatory Model Number for your product is SDGOA-0405. This regulatory number should not be confused with the marketing name (HP Photosmart 370 series printer) or product number (Q3419A).

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.

Ɣ Read and understand all

instructions in the HP Photosmart Setup Guide.

Ɣ 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.

Ɣ Observe all warnings and

instructions marked on the product.

Ɣ Unplug this product from wall

outlets before cleaning.

Ɣ Do not install or use this product

near water or when you are wet.

Ɣ Install the product securely on a

stable surface.

Ɣ 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.

Ɣ If the product does not operate

normally, see the troubleshooting information in the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help.

Ɣ There are no operator

serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Ɣ Use in a well-ventilated area.

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

Energy consumption

Energy usage drops significantly while in ENERGY STAR which saves natural resources and saves money without affecting the high performance of this product. This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR, which is a voluntary program established to encourage the development of energy-efficient office products.

EPA. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Hewlett-Packard Company has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. For more information, go to www.energystar.gov.

Paper use

This product is suited for the use of recycled paper according to DIN

19309.

Plastics

mode,

ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark of the U.S.

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 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 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.

Contents

1 Welcome................................................................................................................3

Printer parts ...........................................................................................................4

Available accessories ............................................................................................7

Printer menu ..........................................................................................................8

2 Getting ready to print ........................................................................................15

Loading paper ......................................................................................................15

Choosing the right paper ..............................................................................15

Loading your paper ....................................................................................... 15

Inserting print cartridges ......................................................................................16

Inserting memory cards .......................................................................................19

Supported file formats ..................................................................................19

Inserting a memory card ...............................................................................19

Removing a memory card ............................................................................21

3 Printing without a computer..............................................................................23

Getting your photos from camera to printer .........................................................23

Deciding which photos to print .............................................................................24

Selecting photos to print ......................................................................................25

Getting creative ...................................................................................................26

Improving the quality of your photos ....................................................................27

Printing your photos .............................................................................................28

Selecting a layout .........................................................................................28

Setting print quality .......................................................................................28

Selecting a print method ...............................................................................29

4 Getting connected..............................................................................................31

Connecting to other devices ................................................................................31

Connecting through HP Instant Share .................................................................32

5 Maintaining and transporting the printer .........................................................33

Cleaning and maintaining the printer ...................................................................33

Cleaning the outside of the printer ................................................................33

Automatically cleaning the print cartridge .....................................................33

Printing a test page ....................................................................................... 34

Aligning the print cartridge ............................................................................34

Storing the printer and print cartridges ................................................................. 35

Storing the printer .........................................................................................35

Storing the print cartridges ...........................................................................35

Maintaining the quality of photo paper .................................................................36

Storing photo paper ......................................................................................36

Handling photo paper ...................................................................................36

Transporting the printer .......................................................................................36

6 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................39

Printer hardware problems ..................................................................................39

Printing problems .................................................................................................42

Bluetooth printing problems .................................................................................44

Error messages ...................................................................................................45

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7 Specifications ....................................................................................................49

System requirements ...........................................................................................49

Printer specifications ...........................................................................................49

8 Customer Care ...................................................................................................53

Customer Care by phone ..................................................................................... 53

Placing a call ................................................................................................54

a Installing the software........................................................................................57

Index...........................................................................................................................59

2 HP Photosmart 370 series

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing an HP Photosmart 370 series printer! With your new, compact photo 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 click Help in the HP Director. See Installing the software.

Among other things, you'll learn how to:

Print borderless photos with colorful, customized frames (See Getting creative.)

Transform your photos into instant classics with blackand-white, sepia, or other color effects (See Getting

creative.)

Improve the quality of your photos by removing red eye, brightening, and improving the contrast (See Improving

the quality of your photos.)

Your new printer comes with the following documentation:

Ɣ Setup Guide: The HP Photosmart 370 series Setup Guide explains how to set up

the printer and print your first photo.

Ɣ User's Guide: The HP Photosmart 370 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.

Ɣ 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:

Ɣ Windows PC: From the Start menu, select Programs (in Windows XP, select All

Programs) > HP > Photosmart 320, 370, 7400, 7800, 8100, 8400, 8700 series > Photosmart Help.

Ɣ Macintosh: Select Help > Mac Help in the Finder, then select Library > HP

Photosmart Printer Help for Macintosh.

Printer parts

Front of printer

1 Control panel

Control the basic functions of the printer from here.

2 Out tray (closed)

Open this to print, insert a memory card, or connect a compatible digital camera.

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 Camera port

Connect a PictBridge digital camera to this port or the optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter.

5 Memory card slots

Insert memory cards into these slots. See

Inserting memory cards.

6 Print cartridge door

Open to insert or remove a print cartridge.

7 Out tray (open)

The printer deposits printed photos here.

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Rear of printer

1 USB port

Use this port to connect the printer to a computer or to an HP direct-printing digital camera.

2 Power cord connection

Connect the power cord here.

Indicator lights

1 Memory Card light

The light indicates the memory card status. See Inserting memory cards.

2 On light

– Green: printer is on – Green and flashing: printer is busy – Red and flashing: printer requires

attention

Control panel

1 Menu

Press to access the printer menu.

2 Delete

Press to delete the currently selected photo from a memory card.

3 Print

Press to print selected photos from a memory card.

4 Cancel

Press to deselect photos, exit a menu, or stop an action.

5 Layout

Use the arrows to scroll through layout selections. Press OK to select a layout.

6 Zoom

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Use the arrows to increase or decrease the zoom level.

7 Power

Press to turn the printer on or off.

8 Printer screen

View photos and menus here.

9 Select Photos buttons

Use the arrows to scroll through photos on a memory card or navigate menus. Press OK to select a photo, menu, or menu option.

Idle screen

1 Battery indicator

Displays the charge level of the HP Photosmart Internal battery, if installed.

2 Ink level indicator

Displays the ink level of the print cartridge.

Select Photos screen

1 Selection box

Displays a check mark if photo is selected.

2 Copies

Displays number of copies to be printed of the current photo.

3 Index number

Displays index number of current photo and total number of photos on the inserted memory card.

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Available accessories

There are several accessories available for the HP Photosmart 370 series printer that enhance its portability for printing anywhere, anytime. The appearance of the accessories may vary from what is shown.

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 (Model

number: Q5599A) 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.

Accessory name

HP Photosmart Internal Battery

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Description

The HP Photosmart Internal Battery lets you take the printer with you wherever you go. (Model: Q5599A)

Chapter 1

(continued)

Accessory name Description

The HP Photosmart Automobile DC Adapter lets you plug into your automobile for backup power and to recharge an optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery inserted in the printer. (Model: Q3448A)

HP Photosmart Automobile DC Adapter

The lightweight, durable HP Photosmart Carrying Case for Compact Printers holds and protects everything needed for hassle-free printing on the go. (Model: Q3424A)

HP Photosmart Carrying Case for Compact Printers

HP Bluetooth® wireless printer adapter

Printer menu

Press Menu on the printer control panel to access the printer menu.

To navigate the printer menu:

Ɣ Press Select Photos

printer screen. Menu items that are not accessible are grayed out.

Ɣ Press OK to open a menu or select an option. Ɣ Press Cancel to exit the current menu.

Note You cannot access the printer menu while you are viewing photos in 9-up view

mode on the printer screen. Press Zoom

to viewing one photo at a time before pressing Menu.

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. (Model: Q3395A)

to scroll through the menu options displayed on the

to exit 9-up view mode and return

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Printer menu structure

Top level menu

Submenus/options Additional submenus/

options

Print Options Print all

Print range Select beginning of range:

Select end of range:

Print index page

Edit Red eye Remove Red eye

Rotate photo

Photo brightness Photo brightness:

Add frame Select pattern:

Add color effect Choose color effect:

Tools Instant Share

View 9-up

Slide show

Print quality Print quality:

Press to rotate photo 90° clockwise

Press

to rotate photo

90° counterclockwise

(select -3 to +3; default is 0 and represents no change)

Select color:

Ɣ Black & white Ɣ Sepia Ɣ Antique Ɣ No effect (default)

Ɣ Best (default) Ɣ Normal

Print test page

Clean cartridge Continue to second level

cleaning?

Ɣ Yes Ɣ No

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Printer menu structure (continued)

Top level menu Submenus/options Additional submenus/

options

Continue to third level cleaning?

Ɣ Yes Ɣ No

Align cartridge

Bluetooth Device address 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.)

View Passkey

Change 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.)

Accessibility Accessibility:

Ɣ Visible to all Ɣ Not visible

When Accessibility is set to Not visible, only devices that know the device address can print to it.

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Printer menu structure (continued)

Top level menu Submenus/options Additional submenus/

options

(You can set the Bluetooth-equipped printer to be visible or invisible to other devices with Bluetooth wireless technology by changing this accessibility option.)

Security level Security Level:

Ɣ Low

(The printer does not require users of other devices with Bluetooth wireless technology to enter the printer passkey)

Ɣ High

(The printer does require users of other devices with Bluetooth wireless technology to enter the printer passkey)

Help Cartridges Print Cartridge Help:

(Press Select Photos or

to scroll through the HP print cartridges available for the printer, then press OK to see how to insert the cartridge)

Photo sizes Photo Sizes Help:

(Press Select Photos

to scroll through the available photo sizes)

Paper loading Paper Loading Help:

(Press Select Photos

to scroll through

or information on loading paper)

Paper jam

Paper Jam Help:

(Select to see how to remove a paper jam)

Camera connect

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Camera Connect Help:

Chapter 1

Printer menu structure (continued)

Top level menu Submenus/options Additional submenus/

options

(Select to see where to connect a PictBridge compatible digital camera to the printer)

Preferences Smart focus Smart focus:

Ɣ On (default) Ɣ Off

Digital flash Digital Flash:

Ɣ On (default) Ɣ Off

Date/time Date/time stamp:

Ɣ Date/time Ɣ Date only Ɣ Off (default)

Colorspace Choose colorspace:

Ɣ Adobe RGB Ɣ sRGB Ɣ 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 Turn borderless printing:

Ɣ On Ɣ Off (default)

After printing After printing, deselect all

photos:

Ɣ Always (default) Ɣ Never Ɣ Ask

Passport photo mode Turn passport photo mode:

Ɣ On Ɣ Off (default)

Select Size:

Passport mode tells the printer to print all photos in the selected passport

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Printer menu structure (continued)

Top level menu Submenus/options Additional submenus/

options

photo size. Each page contains one photo. However, if you specify several copies of the same photo, they all appear on the same page (if enough space is available).

Demo state Turn demo state:

Ɣ On (default) Ɣ Off

Auto-save Turn auto-save:

Ɣ On (default) Ɣ Off

The default setting tells the printer to transfer all photos from a memory card to the computer, whenever you first insert a card. The printer must be connected to a computer where you have already installed the HP Photosmart software. See

Installing the software.

Preview animation Turn preview animation:

Ɣ On (default) Ɣ Off

(Select Off to bypass printer screen animations.)

Video enhancement Turn video enhancement:

Ɣ On Ɣ Off (default)

Restore defaults Restore original factory

preferences:

Ɣ Yes Ɣ No

Language Select language:

Select country/region:

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Getting ready to print

Before you can begin printing, there are three easy procedures you need to become familiar with:

Ɣ Loading paper Ɣ Inserting print cartridges Ɣ 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:

Ɣ www.hpshopping.com (U.S.) Ɣ www.hp.com/go/supplies (Europe) Ɣ www.hp.com/jp/supply_inkjet (Japan) Ɣ 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

Casual and business photos HP photo paper

To keep your paper in good condition for printing:

Ɣ Store the photo paper in its original packaging or in a resealable plastic bag. Ɣ 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.

Ɣ Hold photo paper by the edges to avoid smears.

Use this paper

HP Premium Plus photo paper

HP Premium photo paper

HP Everyday photo paper

Loading your paper

Paper loading tips:

Ɣ You can print photos on photo paper, index cards, L-size cards, or Hagaki cards. Ɣ Before loading paper, slide out the paper-width guide to make room for the paper. Ɣ Load only one type and size of paper at a time. Do not mix paper types or sizes in

the In tray.

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Paper type How to load

10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo paper Index cards L-size cards Hagaki cards

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. If you are using tabbed paper, insert it so the tabbed end feeds in last.

3 Adjust the paper-

width guide to fit close to the edge of the paper without bending the paper.

4 Open the Out tray to

prepare for printing.

Inserting print cartridges

Your HP Photosmart 370 series printer can print color and black-and-white photos. HP provides different types of print cartridges so you can choose the best cartridge for your project. The cartridge number varies by country/region. Choose the correct cartridge number for your country/region.

For optimum printing results, HP recommends using only HP print cartridges. Inserting a cartridge that is not in this table may invalidate the printer warranty.

1 In tray

2 Paper-width guide

3 Out tray

Use the right print cartridge

To print…

Full-color photos Tri-color (7 ml) HP #95 (North America,

Black-and-white photos Gray Photo HP #100 (worldwide)

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Insert this print cartridge in the cartridge cradle

Latin America, Asia Pacific), #135 (Eastern Europe, Russia, Middle East, Africa, Japan), #343 (Western Europe), #855 (China, India)

Tri-color (14 ml) HP #97 (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific), #134 (Eastern Europe, Russia, Middle East, Africa, Japan), #344 (Western Europe), #857 (China, India)

Use the right print cartridge (continued)

To print… Insert this print cartridge in the

cartridge cradle

Sepia or antique photos Tri-color (7 ml) HP #95 (North America,

Latin America, Asia Pacific), #135 (Eastern Europe, Russia, Middle East, Africa, Japan), #343 (Western Europe), #855 (China, India)

Tri-color (14 ml) HP #97 (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific), #134 (Eastern Europe, Russia, Middle East, Africa, Japan), #344 (Western Europe), #857 (China, India)

Text and colored line drawings Tri-color (7 ml) HP #95 (North America,

Latin America, Asia Pacific), #135 (Eastern Europe, Russia, Middle East, Africa, Japan), #343 (Western Europe), #855 (China, India)

Tri-color (14 ml) HP #97 (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific), #134 (Eastern Europe, Russia, Middle East, Africa, Japan), #344 (Western Europe), #857 (China, India)

Caution Check that you are using the correct print cartridge. Also, note that

HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. Damage that results from modifying or refilling HP cartridges is not covered by the HP 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 access

door of the printer.

3 Remove the bright pink tape from

the cartridge.

Remove the pink tape

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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 access door.

The idle screen of the printer displays an icon showing the approximate ink level for the installed cartridge (100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, and nearly empty). No inklevel icon appears if the cartridge is not a genuine HP cartridge.

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.

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When you are not using a print cartridge

Inserting memory cards

After you have taken pictures with a digital camera, you can remove the memory card from the camera and insert it into the printer to view and print your photos. The printer can read the following types of memory cards: CompactFlash MultiMediaCard Microdrive is not supported.

™

, Secure Digital™, SmartMedia™, and xD-Picture Card™. The

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.

In some countries/regions the cartridge protector is not included with the printer, but comes with the Gray Photo cartridge that can be purchased separately. In other countries/regions, the protector is included with the printer.

ᇄ

To insert a cartridge into the cartridge protector, slide the cartridge into the protector at a slight angle and snap it securely into place.

™

, Memory Sticks,

Caution Using any other type of memory card may damage the memory card

and the printer.

To learn about other ways of transferring photos from a digital camera to the printer, see Getting connected.

Supported file formats

The printer can recognize and print the following file formats directly from a memory card: JPEG, uncompressed TIFF, Motion JPEG AVI, Motion-JPEG QuickTime, and MPEG-1. If your digital camera saves photos and video clips in other file formats, save the files to your computer and print them using a software application. For more information, see the onscreen Help.

Inserting a memory card

Find your memory card in the following table and use the instructions to insert the card into the printer.

Guidelines:

Ɣ Insert only one memory card at a time. Ɣ Gently push the memory card into the printer until it stops. The memory card

does not insert all the way into the printer; do not try to force it.

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Caution 1 Inserting the memory card any other way may damage the card

and the printer.

When the memory card is inserted correctly, the Memory Card light flashes and then remains solid green.

Caution 2 Do not pull out a memory card while the Memory Card light is

flashing. For more information, see Removing a memory card.

Memory card

Slot How to insert the memory card

CompactFlash Top right slot Ɣ Front label faces up, and if the label has an

arrow, the arrow points toward the printer

Ɣ Edge with metal pinholes goes into the printer first

MultiMediaCard Bottom right slot Ɣ Angled corner is on the right

Ɣ Metal contacts face down

Secure Digital Bottom right slot Ɣ Angled corner is on the right

Ɣ Metal contacts face down

SmartMedia Upper portion of

the top left

Ɣ Angled corner is on the left Ɣ Metal contacts face down

double slot

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Memory card Slot How to insert the memory card

Memory Stick Bottom left slot Ɣ Angled corner is on the left

Ɣ Metal contacts face down Ɣ

If you are using a Memory Stick Duo Stick PRO Duo

™

card, attach the adapter that came with the card before you insert the card into the printer

™

or Memory

xD-Picture Card Lower right

portion of the top left double slot

Removing a memory card

Wait until the Memory Card light stops flashing, then gently pull the memory card to remove it from the printer.

Caution Do not pull out a memory card while the Memory Card light is

flashing. A flashing light means that the printer is accessing the memory card. Removing a memory card while it is being accessed may damage the printer and the memory card or corrupt the information on the memory card.

Ɣ Curved side of card points toward you Ɣ Metal contacts face down

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Printing without a computer

The HP Photosmart lets you print amazing photos without even going near a computer. After setting up the printer using the instructions in the HP Photosmart 370 series Setup Guide refer to these steps for start-to-finish printing.

Getting your photos from camera to printer

Use these steps for start-to-finish printing in minutes!

Step 1

Insert a memory card

See Inserting memory cards.

Step 2

Decide which photos to print

See Deciding which photos to print.

Step 3

Load paper

See Loading paper.

Step 4

Insert the right print cartridges

See Inserting print cartridges.

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Use these steps for start-to-finish printing in minutes!

Step 5

Select photos to print

See Selecting photos to print.

Step 6

Get creative!

See Getting creative.

Step 7

Improve the quality of your photos

See Improving the quality of your photos.

Step 8

Print your photos

See Printing your photos.

Deciding which photos to print

To view photos on the screen Do this

One by one 1 Insert a memory card.

Press Select Photos view the photos one by one. Press and hold the button to view the photos rapidly. When you reach the last photo in either direction, the display returns to the first or last photo and continues.

Nine at a time 1 Insert a memory card.

2 Press Zoom

at a time.

Press Select Photos

highlight one of the nine photos.

4 Press Zoom

viewing one by one.

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