HP Photosmart Plus B210a User Guide
HP Photosmart Plus e-All-in-One
B210 series
Contents
1 HP Photosmart Plus e-All-in-One B210 series Help..............................................................3
2 Get to know the HP Photosmart
Printer parts................................................................................................................................5
Control panel features................................................................................................................8
Apps Manager............................................................................................................................8
3 How do I?.................................................................................................................................11
5Print
Print from anywhere..................................................................................................................19
Tips for print success................................................................................................................20
6 Copy and scan
Scan to a computer..................................................................................................................23
Copy text or mixed documents.................................................................................................24
Tips for copy and scan success...............................................................................................27
7 Work with cartridges
Replace the cartridges..............................................................................................................29
Cartridge warranty information.................................................................................................31
Order ink supplies.....................................................................................................................31
Clean printhead automatically..................................................................................................32
Check the estimated ink levels.................................................................................................32
Tips for working with ink...........................................................................................................33
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8 Connectivity
Add the HP Photosmart to a network.......................................................................................35
Tips for setting up and using a networked printer.....................................................................40
9 Solve a problem
Get more help...........................................................................................................................41
Improve print quality.................................................................................................................41
Clear the paper jam from the rear access door........................................................................42
Unable to print..........................................................................................................................43
HP support................................................................................................................................46
10 Technical information
Notice........................................................................................................................................49
Cartridge chip information........................................................................................................49
Specifications...........................................................................................................................50
Environmental product stewardship program...........................................................................51
Regulatory notices....................................................................................................................57
Regulatory wireless statements................................................................................................60
Index..............................................................................................................................................65
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1 HP Photosmart Plus e-All-in-One
B210 series Help
For information about the HP Photosmart, see:
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Get to know the HP Photosmart” on page 5
How do I?” on page 11
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Print” on page 17
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Copy and scan” on page 23
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Work with cartridges” on page 29
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Connectivity” on page 35
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Technical information” on page 49
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HP support” on page 46
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HP Photosmart Plus e-All-in-One
B210 series Help
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B210 series Help
Chapter 1
HP Photosmart Plus e-All-in-One
4 HP Photosmart Plus e-All-in-One B210 series Help
2 Get to know the HP Photosmart
• Printer parts
Control panel features
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Apps Manager
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Printer parts
• Front view of the HP Photosmart
Get to know the HP Photosmart 5
Get to know the HP Photosmart
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Chapter 2
MMC
1 Lid
2 Glass
3 Color graphics display (also referred to as the display)
4 Photo light
5 Memory card slots for Memory Stick and Secure Digital cards
6 Output tray
7 Paper tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender)
8 Paper-width guide for the photo tray
9 Photo tray
10 Wireless LED
11 On button
12 Lid Backing
13 Cartridge door
14 Paper-width guide for the main tray
15 Main tray (also referred to as the input tray)
• Top and rear views of the HP Photosmart
6 Get to know the HP Photosmart
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16 Printhead assembly
17 Cartridge access area
18 Model number location
19 Rear USB port
20 Power connection (Use only with the power adapter supplied by HP.)
21 Rear door
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Chapter 2
Control panel features
Figure 2-1 Control panel features
1 Home: Returns to the Homescreen (the default screen when you turn on the product).
2 Directional keys: Allow you to navigate through photos and menu options. Touch the right
arrow button to access the secondary Home screen.
3 Back: Returns to the previous screen on the display.
4 Photo: Opens the Photo menu.
5 Copy: Opens the Copy menu where you can select a copy type or change the copy settings.
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6 Scan: Opens the Scan To menu where you can select a destination for your scan.
7 Cancel: Stops the current operation.
8 Help: Opens the Help menu on the display where you can select a topic to learn more about
it. From the Home screen, touching Help lists the topics for which help is available. Depending
on the topic you select, the topic will appear on the display or on your computer screen. When
viewing screens other than the Home screen, the Help button provides help applicable to the
current screen.
9 Setup: Opens the Setup menu where you can change product settings and perform
maintenance functions.
10 Snapfish: Opens Snapfish where you can upload, edit, and share your photos. Snapfish
may not be available depending on your country/region.
11 Apps: Apps provides a quick and easy way to access and print information from the Web,
such as maps, coupons, coloring pages, and puzzles.
12 Network Menu: Opens the wireless menu where you can change the wireless settings.
13 HP ePrint: Opens the HP ePrint menu where you can turn the service on or off, display the
printer email address, and print an information page.
Apps Manager
The Apps Manager can be used to add new Apps or to remove Apps.
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Manage Apps
▲ Add new Apps.
a. Touch Apps on the home screen.
b. Press the directional keys to scroll to the More menu option. Press OK. Check
desired Apps.Press OK. Follow prompts.
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Chapter 2
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3 How do I?
This section contains links to commonly performed tasks, such as printing photos,
scanning, and making copies.
“Apps Manager” on page 8 “Scan to a computer” on page 23
Replace the cartridges” on page 29 “Copy text or mixed documents” on page 24
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Load media” on page 13 “Clear the paper jam from the rear access
door” on page 42
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How do I?
Chapter 3
How do I?
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4 Paper basics
Load media
▲ Do one of the following:
Load 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) paper
a. Raise photo tray lid.
Raise photo tray lid and slide paper-width guide outwards.
b. Load paper.
Insert stack of photo paper into photo tray with short edge forward and print
side down.
Paper basics
Slide stack of paper forward until it stops.
NOTE: If the photo paper you are using has perforated tabs, load photo
paper so that tabs are closest to you.
Slide paper-width guide inward until it stops at edge of paper.
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Paper basics
c. Lower photo tray lid.
Load A4 or 8.5 x 11 inch paper
a. Raise output tray.
Raise and hold output tray in open position.
Slide paper-width guide outwards.
Remove all paper from the main input tray.
b. Load paper.
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Insert stack of paper into main input tray with short edge forward and print
side down.
Slide stack of paper forward until it stops.
Slide paper-width guide inward until it stops at edge of paper.
c. Lower output tray.
Lower output tray and pull tray extender towards you, as far as it will go. Flip
paper catch at end of tray extender.
Paper basics
NOTE: When you use legal-size paper, leave the paper catch closed.
Load envelopes
a. Raise output tray.
Raise and hold output tray in open position.
Slide paper-width guide outwards.
Remove all paper from the main input tray.
b. Load envelopes.
Insert one or more envelopes into far-right side of main input tray, with
envelope flaps on left and facing up.
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Slide stack of envelopes forward until it stops.
Slide paper-width guide inward against stack of envelopes until it stops.
c. Lower output tray.
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5Print
“Print documents” on page 17
“Print photos” on page 18
“Print envelopes” on page 19
“Print from anywhere” on page 19
Related topics
Load media” on page 13
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Print from anywhere” on page 19
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Tips for print success” on page 20
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Print documents
Most print settings are automatically handled by the software application. You need to
change the settings manually only when you change print quality, print on specific types
of paper or transparency film, or use special features.
To print from a software application
1. Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray.
2. On the File menu in your software application, click Print.
3. Make sure the product is the selected printer.
4. If you need to change settings, click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties,
Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences.
NOTE: When printing a photo, you must select options for the specific photo
paper and photo enhancement.
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5. Select the appropriate options for your print job by using the features available in the
Advanced, Printing Shortcuts, Features, and Color tabs.
TIP: You can easily select the appropriate options for your print job by choosing
one of the predefined print tasks on the Printing Shortcuts tab. Click a type of
print task in the Printing Shortcuts list. The default settings for that type of print
task are set and summarized on the Printing Shortcuts tab. If necessary, you
can adjust the settings here and save your custom settings as a new printing
shortcut. To save a custom printing shortcut, select the shortcut and click Save
As. To delete a shortcut, select the shortcut and click Delete.
6. Click OK to close the Properties dialog box.
7. Click Print or OK to begin printing.
Related topics
Load media” on page 13
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Tips for print success” on page 20
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Print photos
“Print photos saved on your computer” on page 18
Print photos saved on your computer
Print
To print a photo on photo paper
1. Load up to 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) paper in the photo tray or full-size photo paper in
the main input tray.
2. Slide the paper-width guide inward until it stops at the edge of the paper.
3. On the File menu in your software application, click Print.
4. Make sure the product is the selected printer.
5. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties,
Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences.
6. Click the Features tab.
7. In the Basic Options area, from the Paper Type drop-down list, select More. Then,
select the appropriate photo paper type.
8. In the Resizing Options area, from the Size drop-down list, select More. Then, select
the appropriate paper size.
If the paper size and paper type are not compatible, the printer software displays an
alert and allows you to select a different type or size.
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9. (Optional) Select the Borderless printing check box if it is not already checked.
If the borderless paper size and paper type are not compatible, the product software
displays an alert and allows you to select a different type or size.
10. In the Basic Options area, select a high print quality, such as Best, from the Print
Quality drop-down list.
NOTE: To achieve the highest dpi resolution, you can use the Maximum dpi
setting with supported types of photo paper. If Maximum dpi is not listed in the
Print quality drop-down list, you can enable it from the Advanced tab.
NOTE: Do not leave unused photo paper in the input tray. The paper might start to
curl, which could reduce the quality of your printout. For best results, do not allow
printed photos to stack up in the output tray.
Related topics
Load media” on page 13
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Tips for print success” on page 20
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Print envelopes
With the HP Photosmart, you can print on a single envelope, a group of envelopes, or
label sheets designed for inkjet printers.
To print a group of addresses on labels or envelopes
1. Print a test page on plain paper first.
2. Place the test page on top of the label sheet or envelope, and hold both up to the
light. Check the spacing for each block of text. Make adjustments as needed.
3. Load the labels or envelopes into the paper tray.
CAUTION: Do not use envelopes with clasps or windows. They can get stuck in
the rollers and cause paper jams.
4. Slide the paper-width guide inward against the stack of labels or envelopes until the
guide stops.
5. If you are printing on envelopes, do the following:
a. Display the print settings, and click the Features tab.
b. In the Resizing Options area, click the appropriate envelope size in the Size list.
6. Click OK, and then click Print or OK in the Print dialog box.
Related topics
Load media” on page 13
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Tips for print success” on page 20
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Print from anywhere
The HP ePrint feature on your product provides convenience printing that allows you to
print from anywhere. Once enabled, HP ePrint assigns an email address to your product.
Print
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