HP PHOTOSMART 420 User Manual

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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 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.

● Use only the listed power
adapter.

● 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 Printer Help.

● There are no operator
serviceable parts inside. Refer
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personnel.

● Use in a well-ventilated area.

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Paper Use

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recycled paper according to DIN

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Contents

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

Finding More Information .......................................................................................4

Printer Parts ...........................................................................................................5

Available Accessories ..........................................................................................11

Battery Information ..............................................................................................12

GoGo Photo Studio Menus ..................................................................................13

2 Getting Ready to Print........................................................................................17

Loading Paper .....................................................................................................17

Choosing the Best Paper for the Job ............................................................17

Loading Your Paper ...................................................................................... 18

Inserting Print Cartridges .....................................................................................19

Connecting the Camera .......................................................................................21

3 Printing Basics...................................................................................................23

Printing from the Docked Camera .......................................................................23

Viewing Images to Print ................................................................................23

Improving the Quality of Your Images ..........................................................24

Printing Images ............................................................................................24

Printing from Other Devices .................................................................................25

Computer ......................................................................................................26

PictBridge-certified Camera ..........................................................................27

Bluetooth Wireless Devices ..........................................................................27

4 Maintaining and transporting the printer..........................................................29

Cleaning and Maintaining the Printer ...................................................................29

Cleaning the Outside of the Printer ............................................................... 29

Cleaning the Print Cartridge .........................................................................29

Cleaning the Print Cartridge Contacts ..........................................................30

Printing a Test Page .....................................................................................30

Aligning the Print Cartridge ...........................................................................30

Updating the HP Photosmart Software ................................................................31

Storing the HP Photosmart GoGo Photo Studio and Print Cartridges .................32

Storing the HP Photosmart GoGo Photo Studio ...........................................32

Storing the Print Cartridges ..........................................................................32

Maintaining the Quality of Photo Paper ...............................................................33

Storing Photo Paper .....................................................................................33

Handling Photo Paper ..................................................................................33

Transporting the HP Photosmart GoGo Photo Studio .........................................33

5 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................35

Printer Hardware Problems .................................................................................35

Viewing images .....................................................................................23

Viewing images on a TV ........................................................................23

About HP Image Zone and HP Instant Share ........................................26

Transferring to a Computer ...................................................................26

Printing from a PictBridge-certified Camera ..........................................27

Making the Bluetooth Connection .......................................................... 27

Printing from a Bluetooth Device ...........................................................27

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Printing Problems ................................................................................................40

Bluetooth Printing Problems ................................................................................44

Error Messages ...................................................................................................44

6 Specifications ....................................................................................................47

System Requirements .........................................................................................47

Printer Specifications ...........................................................................................47

7 HP Customer Care .............................................................................................51

HP Customer Care by phone ...............................................................................51

Placing a call ................................................................................................52

Return to HP Repair Service (North America Only) .............................................52

Additional Warranty Options ................................................................................52

Index...........................................................................................................................53

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1

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing an HP Photosmart 420 series GoGo Photo Studio! The
HP Photosmart GoGo Photo Studio is an innovative pairing of camera and printer in
one easy-to-use device. The HP Photosmart 420 series uses HP Real Life
technologies, such as red eye removal, to make it easy for you to get better prints with
or without a computer.

Note In this manual references to the printer mean the part of the GoGo

Photo Studio other than the camera.

This manual explains how to print from the HP Photosmart GoGo Photo Studio
without connecting it to a computer. To learn how to print from your computer, install
the HP Photosmart software and view the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help on
your computer. For more information on installing the software, see the setup
instructions that came in the box with the HP Photosmart GoGo Photo Studio.

Among other things, you'll learn how to:

Create beautiful borderless prints at the touch of a
button. See

Improve the quality of your images with HP Real Life
technologies such as automatic red-eye removal. See

Improving the Quality of Your Images.

Printing Images.

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Chapter 1

Finding More Information

Your new HP Photosmart 420 series GoGo Photo Studio comes with the following
documentation:

● Quick Start or Setup Guide: The HP Photosmart 420 series GoGo Photo Studio
comes with setup instructions that explain how to set up the HP Photosmart
GoGo Photo Studio and install the HP Photosmart software. The Quick Start also
includes basic camera operation. The name of the document varies by country/
region.

● HP Photosmart 420 series GoGo Photo Studio Printer User's Manual: The
Printer User's Manual is the book you are reading. This manual describes the
basic features of the HP Photosmart GoGo Photo Studio, explains how to use it
without connecting it to a computer, and contains hardware troubleshooting
information. In some countries/regions the User's Manual is provided in online
format on the HP Photosmart User's Manual CD.

● HP Photosmart Printer Help: The onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help
describes how to use the HP Photosmart GoGo Photo Studio with a computer
and contains software troubleshooting information.

● HP Photosmart 420 series GoGo Photo Studio Camera User's Manual: This
documentation explains how to use the HP Photosmart GoGo Photo Studio
camera to take pictures and includes troubleshooting and maintenance
information. In some countries/regions the camera documentation is provided
only in online format on the HP Photosmart User's Manual CD. In those countries/
regions the Quick Start includes basic printed instructions for both the camera
and the printer components.

After you have installed the HP Photosmart software on your computer, you can view
the onscreen Printer Help on your computer:

● Windows PC: From the Start menu, select Programs (in Windows XP, select All
Programs) > HP > HP Photosmart 420 series > Photosmart Help.

● Macintosh: Select Help > Mac Help in the Finder, then select Library >
HP Photosmart Printer Help for Macintosh.

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Printer Parts

This section contains information only on the printer component of the HP Photosmart
420 series GoGo Photo Studio. For information on the camera, see the Camera
User's Manual.

Front View (Closed)

1

Control panel: Control the basic functions of the printer from here.

2 Camera dock cover: Open this to dock the camera on the printer.

3 Output tray: Open this to print or to connect a PictBridge-certified digital camera or the

optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter to the camera port on the front of the printer.
It should also be open if you want to use the remote control with the printer.

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Chapter 1

Front View (Open)

In tray: Load paper here.

1

2 In tray extender: Pull out to support paper.

3 Paper-width guide: Move to the width of the current paper to position the paper properly.

4 Print cartridge door: Open to insert or remove a print cartridge.

5 Output tray (open): The printer deposits prints here.

6 Camera port: Connect either a PictBridge-certified digital camera to this port or the

optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter.

7 Handle: Extend to carry the printer.

Rear of Printer

1

USB port: Connect the printer to a computer using the supplied USB cable here.

2 Video port: Connect the video cable here to use the printer with a television to view images.

3 Power cord connection: Connect the power cord here.

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Indicator Lights

1

Printer battery light: Solid green if the optional battery is installed and fully charged,
flashing if the battery is charging.

2 On light: Solid green if the printer is on, flashing if the printer is turning on or off.

3 Status light: Flashing red if there is an error or if some user action is required. An error

message on the camera Image Display describes the problem.

4 Print light: Solid green if the printer is ready to print, pulsing green if the printer is busy

printing.

5 Video status light: Solid green if you are viewing images on a connected television monitor.

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Chapter 1

Control Panel

1

On: Press to turn the printer on or off.

2 Save: Press to transfer images from the docked camera to a connected computer.

3 Zoom: Press Zoom + to enter Zoom mode. Each subsequent press increases the zoom

level. Pressing Zoom + when viewing thumbnails displays the current image at full size.
Pressing Zoom - when viewing a zoomed image decreases the zoom level. Pressing
Zoom - when viewing a image at the full size lets you view several images at the same
time as thumbnails.

4 Navigation buttons: Use the arrows to scroll through images or navigate the menus.

Press OK to open/close a menu or to select a menu option.

5 Print: Press to print the current image. Each additional press prints the same image again.

6 Cancel: Press to stop a print action.

7 Video: Press to toggle between viewing images on an attached television monitor or on the

camera Image Display. The printer must be connected to a television by using the supplied
video cable.

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Total Images Summary Screen

1

HP Instant Share status: Displays the number of images (if any) selected for distribution
using HP Instant Share. For more information, see the Camera User's Manual.

2 DPOF print status: Displays the number of images already selected on the camera for

DPOF printing.

3 Battery indicator: Displays the charge levels of the camera batteries (top) and optional

HP Photosmart Internal Battery (bottom), if installed.

4 Messaging area: Displays printer messages.

5 Navigation arrows: These arrows indicate there are other images you can browse through

by pressing

6 Ink-level indicator: Displays the ink level of the print cartridge.

or on the printer control panel.

Print Images Screen

1

Print box: Displays a check mark and number of copies of the current image being printed.

2 Index number: Displays index number of current image and total number of images on the

camera.

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Chapter 1

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 images. 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

Video : Press to toggle between viewing images on an attached television monitor or on
the camera Image Display.

2 Play/Pause : Press to toggle between viewing images in a slide show or one at a time.

3 Navigation buttons: Use the arrows to scroll through images or navigate the menus.

Press OK to open/close a menu or to select a menu option.

4 Zoom + : Press to enter Zoom mode. Each subsequent press increases the zoom level.

Pressing Zoom + when viewing thumbnails displays the current image at full size.

5 Zoom - : Press Zoom - when viewing a zoomed image to decrease the zoom level. Press

Zoom - when viewing a image at the full size to view images as thumbnails.

6 Rotate : Press to rotate the current image. Disabled if the current image is a video clip.

7 Print : Press to print the current image. Each additional press prints the same image

again.

8 HP Instant Share : Press to open up the Share Menu on the camera. For more

information, see the Camera User's Manual.

Available Accessories

There are several accessories available for the HP Photosmart 420 series that
enhance its portability for printing anywhere, anytime. The appearance of the
accessories may vary from what is shown.

For camera accessories, see the Camera User's Manual.

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Chapter 1

Accessory Name Description

The HP Photosmart Internal Battery lets
you take the printer with you wherever
you go.

HP Photosmart Internal Battery

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

HP Photosmart Carrying Case for
Compact Printers

The HP Bluetooth wireless printer
adapter plugs into the camera port on
the front of the HP Photosmart GoGo
Photo Studio and lets you use Bluetooth

HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter

wireless technology for printing.

Battery Information

The HP Photosmart 420 series GoGo Photo Studio comes with batteries for the
camera and for the remote control. The optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is
also available for the printer as a separate purchase. Both the printer battery light on
the control panel and the camera Image Display indicate the status of an installed
HP Photosmart Internal Battery, as follows:

GoGo Photo Studio connected to AC power

● The printer battery light is on if the battery is fully charged, flashing if the battery
is charging

● The camera Image Display shows a battery icon with plug if the battery is fully
charged and a battery animation if the battery is charging

GoGo Photo Studio running on battery

● The printer battery light is off.

● The camera Image Display shows nothing if the battery is fully charged.

● The camera Image Display shows icons for Low, Very Low, and Empty.

Messages also appear on the camera Image Display.

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For information on the camera batteries, see the Camera User's Manual (in the box or
in online format on the HP Photosmart User's Manual CD, depending on the country/
region).

The HP Photosmart GoGo Photo Studio remote control is intended primarily for
operating the printer when you view images on a connected television. This remote
uses a supplied CR2025 battery that you need to install.

To install the remote battery:

1. Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote.

2. Insert the supplied battery as shown with the + side up.

3. Slide the cover back into place.

GoGo Photo Studio Menus

The GoGo Photo Studio menus contain many features for viewing and printing
images, obtaining help, and more. The menus, when accessed, appear on the screen
overlaying the current image. You can access the menus of the GoGo Photo Studio
through the tabbed interface at the top of the camera Image Display. When the
camera is not in the camera dock, the menus have different options. For more
information, see the Camera User's Manual.

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Chapter 1

The GoGo Photo Studio Menu Tabs

1

Print Menu

2 Playback Menu

3 Share Menu

4 Setup Menu

5 Help Menu

Tip The GoGo Photo Studio menus contain many useful commands and

options, but common functions, such as printing, are usually available with a
single button press on the printer control panel.

To use the GoGo Photo Studio menus:

1. Insert the camera in the camera dock on top of the printer. For more information
see Connecting the Camera.

2. Press OK on the printer control panel to access the menus. The Print Menu is
displayed initially.

To Navigate the Menus:

● Press
across the top of the camera Image Display). Press

or on the printer to navigate through the menus (which appear as tabs

or to access the options

under each menu. Menu options that are not accessible are dimmed.

● Press OK to select an option.

● To change to a different menu, press until the current menu's tab is selected,

then press

or to navigate through the menu tabs.

● To exit the menus, select EXIT in the current menu and then press OK. You can
also press

until the current menu tab is selected and then press OK.

The Menus

● Print Menu

– Remove Red Eyes: Select to remove red eyes from the current image. If this

menu option is disabled, the option is not possible with the current image.

– Print All: Select to display the Print All options. Select Full Size and press

OK to print all the images in the camera, one borderless image per page.
You can also select 2 Photos per Page, 4 Photos per Page, or Print Index

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