HP Photosmart B8500 User Manual

HP Photosmart B8500 series

HP Photosmart série B8500
HP Photosmart B8500 series

Creative Projects Guide
Guide de projets créatifs

Guía de proyectos creativos

Create custom photo art with the HP Photosmart B8500 series printer!

With the HP Photosmart B8500 series printer and included software, you have the tools to easily create many
artistic projects featuring your personal photos. This guide shows you how step-by-step.

Instructions in English start on page 3.

Some projects do not even require a computer—look for this symbol to identify those projects you
can create directly from the printer control panel.

Windows only: HP Photosmart Essential software with ArcSoft Print Creations™ add-ins (included)
provide even more creative capabilities—look for projects marked with this symbol in this guide.
Note: For software installation instructions, see the printer Start Here guide.

To start HP Photosmart Essential after you’ve installed it:
Click Start > Programs or All programs > HP > HP Photosmart Essential >

HP Photosmart Essential.

Créez des photos personnalisées avec l’imprimante HP Photosmart
série B8500 !

Avec l’imprimante HP Photosmart série B8500 et ses logiciels inclus, vous disposez des outils nécessaires pour
créer de nombreux projets artistiques avec vos photos personnelles. Ce guide vous explique comment procéder.

Les instructions en français commencent à la page 11.

Certains projets ne nécessitent même pas d’ordinateur. Recherchez ce symbole pour identifi er les
projets que vous pouvez créer directement à partir du panneau de commande de l’imprimante.

Windows uniquement : Le logiciel HP Photosmart Essential avec les modules d’extension ArcSoft
Print Creations™ fournissent encore plus de fonctionnalités créatives. Recherchez les projets
marqués de ce symbole dans ce guide.
Remarque : Pour obtenir des instructions d’installation du logiciel, voir le guide de démarrage
de l’imprimante.

Pour démarrer le logiciel HP Photosmart Essential après l’avoir installé :
cliquez sur Démarrer > Programmes ou sur Tous les programmes > HP >

HP Photosmart Essential > HP Photosmart Essential.

Cree fotografías personalizadas con la impresora HP Photosmart
B8500 series

Con la impresora HP Photosmart B8500 series y con el software que se incluye, dispone de todas las
herramientas necesarias para crear de forma fácil infi nidad de proyectos artísticos con sus fotos personales.
Esta guía le muestra todos los pasos que debe seguir.

Las instrucciones en español comienzan en la página número 19.

En algunos proyectos ni siquiera es necesario disponer de un ordenador. Busque este símbolo
para identifi car este tipo de proyectos que puede crear directamente desde el panel de control
de la impresora.

Windows sólo: El software HP Photosmart Essential con el complemento ArcSoft Print Creations™
(incluido con el producto) proporciona mayores capacidades creativas. Busque los proyectos
marcados con este símbolo en la presente guía.
Nota: Para obtener información acerca de cómo instalar el software, consulte la guía
Primeros pasos.

Para comenzar a usar HP Photosmart Essential tras la instalación, haga clic en:

Inicio > Programas o Todos los programas > HP > HP Photosmart Essential >
HP Photosmart Essential.

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Contents Table des matières

Contenidos

Photo Books

Albums photos

Libros de fotografías

Greeting Cards

Cartes de vœux

Tarjetas de felicitación

Page 3

Page 11

Página 19

Page 6

Page 14

Página 22

Calendars

Calendriers

Calendarios

Frames

Cadres

Marcos

Page 4

Page 12

Página 20

Page 7

Page 15

Página 23

Placemats

Page 5

Sous-mains

Page 13

Salvamanteles

Página 21

Album pages

Page 8

Pages d’album

Page 16

Páginas de álbum

Página 24

Printable School
Papers

Papiers scolaires

Papel rayado

Page 9

Page 17

Página 25

Color Effects

Effets de couleur

Efectos de colors

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Page 9

Page 17

Página 25

Easy Photo
Editing

Edition facile
de photos

Edición sencilla
de fotografías

Page 10

Page 18

Página 26

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Photo Books

Create spectacular photo book pages that you can insert into HP Photo Books*, or into
your own album or scrapbook.

1.

Start HP Photosmart Essential, and then click Create

2.

Click
Choose a design for your photo book and click Choose this Design.

3.

Choose a page size/format for your photo book and click Choose This Format.

4.

Select the photos you want to include in your photo book and click Add These Photos.

5.
Use the arrows to browse through the pages of your photo album. To add photos to the album, click

6.
Add Photos. To delete photos from the album, right-click on a photo in the tray and select Clear.

Click a text area on a page to add captions. Click on a photo to move, scale, or rotate it.

7.
Click Create to save your photo book.

8.
Click Print Photo Book from the left pane on the window.

9.
Load photo paper of the correct size into the printer.

10.
Select the desired print settings, and then click Print.

11.

* HP Photo Books provide an attractive way to display your photo pages. Available online at www.hp.com
in several colors.

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Tip: For best results, expose pages to the air for a few minutes before binding, to allow the colors to fully
develop.

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Calendars

Feature your photos every day of the year with a custom calendar! You can create
calendars in various sizes and styles, including poster-sized calendars for display on the
wall or use as a desk placemat.

1.

Start HP Photosmart Essential, and then click Create .

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2.

Click

3.

Select a calendar type:
A)
B)

4.

Select a calendar design, and then click Next.

5.

Double-click on a photo on a calendar page to replace it with your own.

6.

Navigate through your folders, select the photo you want to use, and then click Next.

7.

Click on a photo to move, scale, or rotate it. Click a text area on a page to add captions.

8.

Click the right arrow button to view the next page in the calendar.

Repeat steps 5 − 7 for each calendar page.
Click Print.

9.
Select the HP Photosmart B8500 series printer, and the desired print settings.

10.
Load photo paper of the correct size into the printer, and then click Print.

11.

. ArcSoft Print Creations™ opens.

Flip Style.
Single Sided.

Tip: Laminate individual calendar pages to use them as a placemat on your desk.
Tip: Try the Borderless 13 x 19"/A3+ size for a calendar that will get noticed!

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Placemats

Add to the fun of the festivities for family and friends—decorate your holiday table with
custom placemats that capture the special memories of your year.
Note: Scrapbook templates containing text are available in English only. You can add
custom text in other languages.

Start HP Photosmart Essential, and then click Create

1.

To create a placemat, you can use the Photo Book, Scrapbooking, or Calendars option. Select one of

2.

these options. ArcSoft Print Creations™ opens.

Select a design, and then click Next or Choose This Design.

3.

Double-click on a photo to replace it with your own. Navigate through your folders, select the photo

4.

you want to use, and then click Next.
Double-click a text box to add text to your placemat.

5.

Select the HP Photosmart B8500 series printer, and set the paper size to B+ Borderless (13 x 19")/

6.

A3+ borderless.
Load photo paper of the correct size into the printer, and then click Print.

7.

Laminate the printed pages.

8.

More placemat designs are available in the software!

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Tip: For a more “hand-crafted” look, try these ideas:

Use a single-hole punch to punch holes around the outer edges of the laminated placemat

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(space the holes approx. 2"/5 cm apart). Thread a matching ribbon in and out of the
holes, and tie a bow at the top center of the placemat.

Commonly-available fabric placemats in 14 x 19"/35.6 x 48.3 cm size can serve as

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a beautiful frame for your printed pages. Simply alter the top layer of the fabric plaemat
to create a fi nished 12 x 17"/30.5 x 43.2 cm opening. Instead of laminating your print,
use a piece of clear vinyl material (available at most fabric supply stores) to protect your
prints. Insert your print and a 13.5 x 18.5"/34.3 x 47 cm vinyl sheet into the placemat
opening, and you’re ready to enjoy your new placemats!

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Greeting cards

Send your family and friends a greeting they will remember, with a card that showcases
your special photos and a personalized message.
Note: Greeting card templates containing text are available in English only. You can add
custom text in other languages.

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Start HP Photosmart Essential, and then click Create

1.

Click

2.
Choose a card category on the left pane of the window.

3.
Select a card design, and then click Next.

4.
Click the arrow buttons to view the card pages.

5.

Double-click on a photo placeholder to replace it with your own. Navigate through your folders,

6.
select the photo you want to use, and then click Next.

Click a text placeholder to add custom text and click Print.

7.
Select the HP Photosmart B8500 series printer, and set the paper size.

8.
Load photo paper of the correct size into the printer, and then click Print.

9.

. ArcSoft Print Creations™ opens.

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More card designs are available in the software!

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1.

Insert a memory card containing your photos into the printer.

Frames

Frame your photo with a decorative border that sets it apart. Each frame is available in a
landscape and a portrait version.

2.

Select View

3.

Press OK again to display the Photo Options menu.

4.

Select Edit Photo, and then press OK.

5.

Select Add Frame, and then press OK.

6.

Select a frame, and then press OK.

7.

Press

, then navigate to the photo you want to modify, and press OK.

on the control panel and then press OK to print.

More frame designs are available on the printer!

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Album Pages

Print eye-catching album pages directly from the printer control panel. This option enables
you to select multiple photos, which the printer will automatically arrange into an attractive
layout. You can then bind multiple album pages to create a photo album.

Insert a memory card containing your photos into the printer.

1.
Select Create , and then select Album Pages.

2.
Select a paper size, and then press OK.

3.
If prompted, select a page orientation and then press OK.

4.
Select Yes. I want a cover page to include a cover page or No to leave out the cover page.

5.
Use the arrow buttons to navigate to the fi rst photo you want to include in your album page, and press

6.
OK to view it in 1-up view. Then, press to select the photo.

Repeat step 6 for each photo you want to include in your album. If you select more photos than will fi t

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on one page, the printer will automatically create additional album pages.

Press OK when done selecting photos. Press OK again to continue.

8.
The recommended number of pages that will create the best looking album is displayed. Change the

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number of pages if desired, and then press OK to continue.

Use or to preview the album pages.

10.
Press OK to print.

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