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HP Photosmart A530 Compact Photo Printer Series
Overview The HP Photosmart A530 Compact Photo Printer Series is the perfect printer for producing lab-quality photos in sizes up to 5 x 7-inch all without a PC. Plus, this versatile, energy efficient device prints on the go. With a fold-up paper tray, convenient built-in handle, optional HP Bluetooth adapter(1) and compact design, this printer makes it easy for consumers to print lab-quality photos from anywhere. Users can effortlessly view images before printing on a bright 2.4-inch color display and photos can be easily personalized with the printers creative options. Key features and benefits Easily print photos in a variety of sizes including 5 x 7-inch, 4 x 6-inch and 4 x 12inch panoramas.

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Achieve quick photo printing 4 x 6-inch photos in as fast as 27 seconds.(2) Easily print photos without a PC by simply inserting a compatible memory card(3) and selecting photos using the 2.4-inch display. Automatically enhance photos with the red-eye removal menu option. Preview photos before printing easily select photos using the 2.4-inch display. Create true borderless photos no cutting or trimming necessary. Add creative effects, such as black and white and color tints, to photos in a few easy steps by following the prompts on the display screen. Create lab-quality, smudge-resistant photos that last for generations(4) using HP Advanced Photo Paper. Print archived photos from a PC with ease using HP Quick Connect software that installs directly to the printer the first time its connected to the PC with no need to download from a separate CD or DVD. Wirelessly print from Bluetooth-enabled camera phones and other devices just plug the optional HP Bluetooth Adapter(1) into the printer. Carry the printer with you and effortlessly fit it into a bag or backpack with its builtin handle and fold-up paper tray. Manage, print and share photos with the self installing and easy-to-use HP Quick Connect software. Save more when you print lab-quality photos using HP Vivera ink cartridges and HP photo papers.
Use convenient ink alerts to easily identify and shop for HP Vivera ink cartridges with HP SureSupply.(6) Enjoy free, convenient recycling ink cartridges returned through HP Planet Partners are recycled responsibly.(7)
Additional features Optional stylish HP Photosmart Metro Style Carrying Case fits all HP compact photo printers. This case is available in eye-catching colors or fashion black, and includes a comfortable, padded shoulder strap, contrasting piping detail and separate carrying area for an AC power adapter and supplies.(8) Optional elegant HP Photosmart Deluxe Carrying Case features premium material and textures all combined in a classic style. Carry this case with the padded handle or via a high quality shoulder strap. Similar in size to the HP Photosmart Metro Style Carrying Case, the HP Photosmart Deluxe Carrying Case offers sufficient accessory space for an AC power adapter and supplies.(8)
Technical specifications Dimensions/Weight o o 9.92 in (w) x 5.28 in (h) x 4.61 in (d) (Tray up) 2.89 pounds USB-connect to PC or Mac Windows Vista, XP Home, Professional, x64 Editions Mac OS X v 10.4 v10.5 or later One-year limited hardware warranty backed by HP Customer Care, service and support; one-year technical phone support plus a toll free number. Maintain your award-winning coverage beyond your standard warranty with an HP Extended Service Plan. For more information, please visit www.hp.com/support.
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Original HP printing supplies HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet Print Cartridge: $19.99(9) HP Advanced Photo Paper (high gloss,100 sheets, 4 x 6-inch): $12.99(8) HP 110 Series Photo Value Pack (up to 140 sheets of 4 x 6-inch HP Advanced Photo Paper, glossy, and HP 110 Tri-color ink cartridge with Vivera inks): $41.99(8)
Pricing and availability Estimated U.S. street price of $99.(9) Expected to be available in August 2008 in North America.
HP Bluetooth USB 2.0 Wireless Adapter not included. Please purchase separately. Bluetooth capability When printing from a memory card and after first page. More information about print speeds is available Memory card slots support Secure Digital/Multimedia Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo and xD-
may vary depending upon device.
at www.hp.com/go/inkjetprinter.
Picture Card. Does not support Compact Flash.
Display permanence rating by Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc. or HP mage Permanence Lab using the HP
110 Tri-color Inkjet Print Cartridge with HP Vivera inks on HP Advanced Photo Paper. For details please visit www.hp.com/go/printpermanence.
On average, actual cost may vary based on printer used, image printed and other factors. Special offer Program features and availability may vary by country. More information is available at HP ink cartridge return and recycling is available in 42 countries and territories around the world, Not included. Please purchase separately. Estimated U.S. street price. Actual price may vary.
with purchase of compatible HP Photo Value Pack.
www.hp.com/learn/suresupply.
covering 88 percent of the addressable market; see www.hp.com/recycle for details.

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2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without 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.

HP Photosmart A530 series

User Guide

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Contents

HP Photosmart A530 series User Guide...5 Get started How do I?....7 Find more information.....7 The HP Photosmart at a glance....8 Control panel buttons and indicator lights....9 Printer menus.....10 How to use the Printer menu....10 Printer menu options....11 Paper basics Choose the best paper for the job....13 Load your paper....13 Print without a computer Print from a memory card....15 Supported memory cards....15 Print photos from a memory card....16 Remove a memory card....17 Print from a PictBridge-certified camera or device..17 Print from a Bluetooth device....18 Creative options....19 Enhance your photos....19 Print from a computer Printer software....21 Transfer photos to a computer....21 Enhance your photos....23 Change the print settings for the print job...24 Change the print quality....24 Change the paper type...25 Change the paper size...25 Print photos....26 Print borderless photos...26 Print photos with a border....27 Print postcards....28 Print panoramic photos...28 Print on index cards and other small media...29 HP Photosmart software....30 Maintenance Align the print cartridge....31 Clean the print cartridge automatically...31 View estimated ink levels....32 Insert or replace the print cartridge...32
Remove ink from your skin and clothing...34 Print a test page....34 Print a sample page....34 Store the printer and print cartridge...34 Store the printer....34 Store the print cartridge....Troubleshooting Software installation issues....37 The installation failed....37 The Found New Hardware Wizard appears when I connect the printer to a Windows computer.....38 The printer does not appear in Printers and Faxes (Windows only)..39 The installation did not start automatically...39 Printing and hardware issues....40 The printer is plugged in, but it will not turn on..41 The printout did not appear...42 The computer and printer lost communication..42 The printer would not print when it was connected to the computer with a USB cable through another USB device....43 An Unknown device message appeared (Windows only)..44 The document or photo did not print using the selected default print settings.44 The printer did not print borderless photos...45 Could not save photos from the computer to the memory card..46 A blank page came out of the printer....46 Parts of the printed document are missing or are in the wrong place..46 Print quality is poor....46 Bluetooth printing problems....47 My Bluetooth device cannot find the printer...48 Print quality is poor....48 The photo printed with borders...48 Device messages....49 Shop for ink supplies....53 HP support and warranty Check the HP support Web site first....55 HP support by phone....55 Phone support period....55 Placing a call....56 After the phone support period...56 Additional warranty options....56
10 Specifications System requirements....57 Printer specifications....57
Contents 11 Regulatory and environmental information Regulatory notices....59 FCC statement....60 LED indicator statement....60 Noise emission statement for Germany....60 VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan..61 Notice to users in Japan about power cord..61 Environmental product stewardship program...61 Paper use.....61 Plastics....61 Material safety data sheets....61 Recycling program....62 HP inkjet supplies recycling program...62 Power consumption...62 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union.....63 EU Declaration of Conformity....64 A Software installation....65
HP Photosmart A530 series User Guide
Welcome to the HP Photosmart A530 series User Guide! For more information about the HP Photosmart printer, see: Get started Paper basics Print without a computer Print from a computer Maintenance Troubleshooting Shop for ink supplies HP support and warranty Specifications Regulatory and environmental information Software installation

Figure 2-3 Indicator lights
Chapter 2 Label 5 Description Power: The power button glows when the power is on. Attention LED: Flashes when the printer requires attention. Red Eye: Lit if red eye removal is turned on. Print: Press to print the currently viewed image from a memory card. The Print button glows when the printer power is on. Memory card and PictBridge light: This light flashes and then remains lit after a memory card is correctly inserted or when a supported device is attached to the camera port. It flashes when the printer is communicating with a memory card or attached device or when a connected computer is performing a read, write, or delete operation.

Printer menus

The printer menus contain many features for printing photos, changing print settings, and more. The menus, when opened, overlay the current photo on the screen.
How to use the Printer menu
The Printer menu gives you many print options, allows you to change the printer defaults, provides maintenance and troubleshooting tools, and provides how-to information for common printing tasks. TIP: The menu contains many useful commands and options, but common functions, such as printing, are usually available with a single button press on the printer control panel.

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Description Menu: Press to access the printer menu. Print: Press to select a highlighted menu option. Navigation arrows: Press or to navigate the printer menu.
Cancel: Press to exit a menu.
To use the Printer menu 1. Press the Menu button on the printer control panel. 2. Pressing will move to the next option and pressing will move to the previous menu option. 3. Press Print to select an option. Menu options that are not accessible are dimmed. 4. To exit a menu, press the Cancel button. NOTE: For a list of printer menu options, see Printer menu options.

Printer menu options

Design Gallery The Design Gallery offers several color effects or tints you can apply to a photo. For more information, see Creative options. No Effect Black and White Sepia Solarize Metallic Blue Tint Magenta Tint Yellow Tint Green Tint Purple Tint
Tools Print test page: Select to print a test page containing information about the printer that can help in troubleshooting problems. Print sample page: Select to print a sample page, which is useful for checking the print quality of the printer. Clean Print Cartridge: Select to clean the print cartridge. After cleaning, you will be asked if you want to continue to a second-level cleaning (select Yes or No). If you select Yes, another cleaning cycle will be completed. Next you will be asked if you want to continue to a third-level cleaning (select Yes or No). Align Print Cartridge: Select to align the print cartridge.

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Photo Fix: Select to enhance your photos. On Off (default) Red Eye Removal On (default) Off Print quality: Select to change the print quality. Choose between Best, which produces the highest quality, Normal which uses less ink and prints faster, or Fast Normal. The default print quality depends on the paper type selected. Paper type: Select to choose paper type. Select HP Advanced Photo Paper (default), HP Premium Photo Paper, Other, Plain or Other, Photo. Borderless: Select to turn borderless printing On (default) or Off. When borderless printing is turned off, all pages print with a narrow white border around the outside edges of the paper. Software Install Mode: Select On to enable the automatic installation of software. Select Off to disable the automatic installation of software. You might need to turn this off if you are using the printer with the HP Wireless Printing Upgrade Kit or HP Jet Direct boxes. Demo: Select to put the printer into the demo mode. Set Language: Select to change the language or country/region setting. Choose from Select language and Select country/region. The printer screen displays text in the language you choose. The menu lists paper sizes and other options specific to the chosen language. Restore defaults: Select to restore printer defaults: Yes or No. Selecting Yes restores the original factory preferences.
Help Photo printing tips: Select to read tips that can help you obtain the best possible prints. Printer features: Select to read about using the printer features. Print from imaging devices: Select to read about printing from memory cards, PictBridge cameras, or USB flash/thumb drives. Troubleshooting and maintenance: Select to read about troubleshooting and printer maintenance. Getting assistance: Select to read how to obtain help with the printer.

Paper basics

Learn how to choose the right paper for your print job and how to load it into the input tray for printing. Choose the best paper for the job Load your paper
Choose the best paper for the job
Use HP Advanced Photo Paper. It is especially designed to work with the inks in your printer to create beautiful photos. Other photo papers might produce inferior results. For a list of available HP-designed inkjet paper, or to purchase supplies, go to: www.hpshopping.com (U.S.) www.hpshopping.ca (Canada) www.hp.com/eur/hpoptions (Europe) www.hp.com (All other countries/regions)
The printer is set by default to print the best quality photos on HP Advanced Photo Paper. If you print on a different type of paper, be sure to change the paper type. For information on changing the paper type in the printer menu, see Load your paper. For information on changing the paper type when printing from a computer, see Change the print settings for the print job.

Supported memory cards

The HP Photosmart printer can read a variety of memory cards. These cards are manufactured by several vendors and are available in a variety of storage capacities. MultiMediaCard (MMC) Mini MMC and mini Transflash cards with appropriate adapters Secure Digital Memory Sticks, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo xD-Picture Card miniSD Card with SD adapter CAUTION: Using unsupported memory cards may damage the memory card and the printer.
Chapter 4 Label Description Memory Sticks Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard (MMC) xD-Picture Card Memory card MultiMediaCard How to insert the memory card
Angled corner is on the right Metal contacts face down

Secure Digital

Angled corner is on the right Metal contacts face down If you are using a miniSD card, attach the adapter that came with the card before you insert the card into the printer Angled corner is on the left Metal contacts face down If you are using a Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo card, attach the adapter that came with the card before you insert the card into the printer

Memory Stick

xD-Picture Card
Curved side of card points toward you Metal contacts face down
Print photos from a memory card
Important: Your photos are instantly dry, and can be handled immediately after they are printed. However, HP recommends that you leave the printed surface of your photos exposed to the air for 3 minutes after printing to allow the colors to fully develop before you stack them with other photos or place them in albums. To print a single photo 1. Load appropriate paper for current print job. For more information, see Load your paper. 2. Navigate through the photos on the inserted memory card. 3. Display the photo you want to print. 4. Press Print. NOTE: To print additional copies of the current image, press Print again.
To print multiple photos 1. Load appropriate paper for current print job. For more information, see Load your paper. 2. Navigate through the photos on the inserted memory card. 3. Press Print. 4. Press or to browse to the next photo you want to print. You do not have to wait for the first photo to finish printing. NOTE: To print additional copies of the current image, press Print again. To print camera-selected photos 1. Load appropriate paper for current print job. For more information, see Load your paper. 2. Insert a memory card that contains camera-selected (DPOF) photos. 3. Select Yes when the printer asks you whether you want to print the camera-selected photos, and then press Print. NOTE: To print additional copies of the current image, press Print again.

Remove a memory card

CAUTION: Do not pull out the memory card while the memory card light is flashing. A flashing light means the printer or computer is accessing the memory card. Wait until the light remains solid. Removing a memory card while it is being accessed may corrupt information on the card or damage the printer and card. To remove a memory card When the memory card light on the printer is solid, it is safe to pull the card out of the slot.

Print from a PictBridge-certified camera or device
This section describes the procedure for printing from a PictBridge digital camera. The procedure for printing from other PictBridge devicessuch as camera phones and other image capture devicesis very similar. Review the documentation that came with your PictBridge device for specific information. NOTE: If you disconnect the camera while printing, all print jobs are cancelled. To print using a PictBridge-certified camera 1. Load HP Advanced Photo Paper into the printer. 2. Turn on the PictBridge-certified digital camera.

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3. Make sure the USB configuration setting of the camera is set to Digital Camera, and then connect the camera to the camera port of the printer using the USB cable that came with the PictBridge-certified camera. The memory card/camera port light flashes while the camera establishes a connection to the printer, and then remains lit. See the camera documentation for more information about the USB configuration setting. The name of the setting and its options may differ on non-HP digital cameras. 4. If you already selected photos for printing on the camera, the Print DPOF Photos? dialog box is displayed on the camera. Select No to bypass printing pre-selected photos. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) lets the user mark photos on a digital camera for printing and include other image information, such as number of copies to be printed. 5. Use the options and controls on your camera to print your photos. See the camera documentation for more information. The memory card/camera port light flashes while the photos are printing. Important: Your photos are instantly dry, and can be handled immediately after they are printed. However, HP recommends that you leave the printed surface of your photos exposed to the air for 3 minutes after printing to allow the colors to fully develop before you stack them with other photos or place them in albums.
Print from a Bluetooth device
This section describes how to print from any device with Bluetooth wireless technology, a short-range communications technology that enables a wide range of devices to connect with each other without the clutter of cables. To use Bluetooth connectivity with the HP Photosmart A530 series printer, you must purchase and connect the optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter to the camera port on the front of the printer. To learn how to print from a Bluetooth device, see the documentation that came with your Bluetooth adapter. To print from a Bluetooth device 1. Connect the Bluetooth adapter to the camera port on the printer. Figure 4-1 Control panel

Printer software

When connected to a computer, the printer is controlled by the printer software you installed on the computer. Use this software, also known as the printer driver, to change the print settings and to begin print jobs. For information on installing the software, see the setup instructions that came in the box with the printer or Software installation. NOTE: The Printer Properties dialog box is also referred to as the Printing Preferences dialog box. To access print settings 1. Open the file that you want to print. 2. Follow the steps for your operating system. Windows users a. Select File, and then select Print. b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A530 series is the selected printer. c. Click Properties or Preferences. NOTE: The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on the software program you are using. Mac users a. Choose File, and then choose Print. b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A530 series is the selected printer.
Transfer photos to a computer
This section describes how to transfer photos and non-photo files from a memory card inserted into the printer to a connected computer.

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NOTE: Set up the printer and install the printer software before trying to transfer photos to a connected computer. You cannot transfer photos until you have done this. For more information, see Software installation. To save photos from a memory card to a connected computer 1. Insert a memory card that contains photos into the correct memory card slot in the printer. 2. Follow the prompts on your computer. 3. Follow the steps for your operating system. Windows users If a prompt appears on your computer, select the option to open a folder that represents the memory card. Otherwise, double-click My Computer, and then double-click the drive assigned to the memory card. Mac users Double-click the USB drive icon on the desktop that represents the memory card. 4. Drag and drop files from the memory card to a location on the computer. NOTE: You can also use Windows Explorer or the Macintosh Finder to copy files from the computer to the memory card. To transfer non-photo files from a memory card to a connected computer 1. Insert a memory card that contains non-photo files into the correct memory card slot in the printer. 2. Follow the steps for your operating system. Windows users If a prompt appears on your computer, select the option to open a folder that represents the memory card. Otherwise, double-click My Computer, and then double-click the drive assigned to the memory card. Mac users Double-click the USB drive icon on the desktop that represents the memory card. 3. Drag and drop files from the memory card to a location on the computer. NOTE: You can also use Windows Explorer or the Macintosh Finder to copy files from the computer to the memory card. To delete photos or files from a memory card 1. Insert a memory card that contains files into the correct memory card slot in the printer. 2. Follow the steps for your operating system. Windows users If a prompt appears on your computer, select the option to open a folder that represents the memory card. Otherwise, double-click My Computer, and then double-click the drive assigned to the memory card. Mac users

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Double-click the USB drive icon on the desktop that represents the memory card. 3. Select the files you want to delete, and then delete them. To back up photos from a memory card to another storage device 1. Do one of the following: If a memory card is already inserted, do the following: Connect a compatible camera or flash drive to the front camera port of the printer. If a storage device, such as a camera or flash drive, is already connected, do the following: Insert a memory card in the appropriate slot on the front of the printer. 2. Follow the prompts on the printer screen to back up any photos on the memory card to the other storage device. 3. Remove either the storage device or the memory card and press Print to continue. NOTE: You cannot back up photos from a storage device to a memory card.
HP Real Life technologies enhance the quality of your printed photos. Red Eye removal corrects a problem often seen in flash photos Photo Fix improves blurred photos, as well as other common problems
To change the HP Real Life technologies settings 1. Open the file that you want to print. 2. Follow the steps for your operating system. Windows users a. Select File, and then select Print. b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A530 series is the selected printer. c. Click Properties or Preferences. NOTE: The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on the software program you are using. Mac users a. Choose File, and then choose Print. b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A530 series is the selected printer. c. Choose the HP Real Life Technologies pane. 3. Select the appropriate Photo Fix or Automatic Red Eye Removal option for the photo you are printing.
Change the print settings for the print job
This section describes how to change print settings, such as paper type or print quality, when printing from a computer. This section contains the following topics: Change the print quality Change the paper type Change the paper size

Change the print quality

Choose the print quality and speed to optimize your photo printing. To select a print quality and speed 1. Open the file that you want to print. 2. Follow the steps for your operating system. Windows users a. Select File, and then select Print. b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A530 series is the selected printer. c. Click Properties or Preferences. NOTE: The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on the software program you are using. Mac users a. Choose File, and then choose Print. b. Choose the Printer Features pane. c. Make sure the HP Photosmart A530 series is the selected printer. 3. In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the type of paper that you have loaded. 4. In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the appropriate quality setting for your project. Print quality settings Automatic lets the printer use the appropriate setting based on other settings, such as paper type. Best provides the best balance between high quality and speed and can be used for high quality prints. For most documents, the Best setting prints more slowly than the Normal setting. Normal provides the best balance between print quality and speed and is appropriate for most documents. Fast Normal prints more quickly than the Normal setting.

HP Photosmart software

The Photosmart Essential software (Windows only) available for download lets you organize, view, edit, share, and print digital images, as well as create special projects. To download HP Photosmart software (Windows only) Select Start > All Programs >HP > HP Photosmart A530 series > HP Photosmart Essential Software Website, and then follow the online instructions.

Maintenance

This section contains basic maintenance procedures that can help keep your printer performing well and producing top-quality photos. Align the print cartridge Clean the print cartridge automatically View estimated ink levels Insert or replace the print cartridge Remove ink from your skin and clothing Print a test page Print a sample page Store the printer and print cartridge
Align the print cartridge
The printer automatically aligns the print cartridge after a new one is installed. You can also align the print cartridge at other times to ensure optimal print quality. Indications that you need to align the print cartridge manually include documents that print at an angle, colors not printing satisfactorily, or poor print quality. To align the print cartridge from the printer 1. Load a sheet of HP Advanced Photo Paper in the input tray. 2. Press the Menu button on the printer control panel. 3. Press or to highlight Tools, and then press Print. 4. Press or to highlight Align Print Cartridge. 5. Press Print to begin aligning the print cartridge. 6. Follow the prompts on the printer screen.
Clean the print cartridge automatically
If the printed pages are missing lines or dots or contain ink streaks, the print cartridge might be low on ink or need to be cleaned. CAUTION: Clean the print cartridge only when necessary. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridge. Follow these steps to clean the cartridge automatically: To clean the print cartridge from the printer 1. Press the Menu button on the printer control panel. 2. Press or to highlight Tools, and then press Print. 3. Press or to highlight Clean Print Cartridge, and then press Print. 4. Follow the prompts on the printer screen. If the documents are still missing lines or dots after cleaning, replace the print cartridge.

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View estimated ink levels
You can view the estimated ink level of the print cartridge installed in the printer on the printer itself. The printer screen displays an ink-level icon that shows the approximate amount of ink remaining in the cartridge:
NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only. When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. You do not need to replace the print cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable. NOTE: If the ink cartridges were used before being installed in the printer, or have been refilled, the estimated ink levels might be inaccurate or unavailable. NOTE: Ink from the cartridges is used in the printing process in a number of different ways, including in the initialization process, which prepares the device and cartridges for printing, and in printhead servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. In addition, some residual ink is left in the cartridge after it is used. For more information see www.hp.com/go/inkusage.
Insert or replace the print cartridge
Use the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge to print black-and-white and color photos. HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to-life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance, resulting in vivid colors that last. HP Vivera Inks are specially formulated and scientifically tested for quality, purity, and fade resistance. CAUTION: Check that you are using the correct print cartridges. 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. To insert or replace a print cartridge 1. Make sure the power is on and you have removed the cardboard from inside the printer. 2. Open the print cartridge door of the printer.
3. Remove the bright pink tape from the cartridge.
NOTE: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts on the print cartridge.
4. If you are replacing a cartridge, push down and pull outward on the cartridge in the cradle to remove it. 5. 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. 6. Close the print cartridge door. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions. NOTE: Recycle the old cartridge. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is available in many countries/regions and lets you recycle used print cartridges free of charge. For more information, go to www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/ environment/recycle/inkjet.html. See Align the print cartridge for more information.

Solution 3: Unplug product and contact support online Solution: Unplug the product from the power outlet. Contact HP support. Support options and availability vary by device, country/region, and language.
Go to: www.hp.com/support. If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling for technical support. Cause: The product might have a mechanical failure.
The printout did not appear
Try the following solution for this problem. Solution: Try the following steps to clear the paper jam: If the paper came part way through the front of the printer, gently pull the paper towards you to remove it. If the paper did not come part way through the front of the printer, try removing it from the back of the printer: Remove the paper from the input tray. Gently pull the jammed paper to remove it from the back of the printer. If you cannot grasp the edge of the jammed paper to remove it, try the following: Turn off the printer. Turn on the printer. The printer checks for paper in the paper path and will automatically eject the jammed paper. Press OK to continue. Cause: The paper jammed while printing.
The computer and printer lost communication
Try the following solutions to resolve the issue. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until the issue is resolved. Solution 1: Make sure the USB cable is securely attached Solution 2: Make sure that the printer is turned on Solution 3: Make sure that the printer power cord is securely attached Solution 4: Wait until USB hub is not busy and try printing again
Solution 1: Make sure the USB cable is securely attached Solution: Make sure the USB cable is securely attached to both the computer and to the USB port on the back of the printer. Cause: The computer might not be connected to the printer. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 2: Make sure that the printer is turned on Solution: Make sure that the printer power cord is securely attached and the printer is turned on. Cause: The printer might be turned off.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 3: Make sure that the printer power cord is securely attached Solution: Make sure that the printer power cord is securely attached and the printer is turned on. Cause: The printer might not be connected to a power source. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 4: Wait until USB hub is not busy and try printing again Solution: Wait until the other device is no longer being accessed or connect the printer directly to the computer. If an HP Photosmart dialog box is displayed, click Retry to try to re-establish a connection. Cause: You might be using a USB hub or docking station that has multiple devices connected to it. Accessing another device can temporarily break the connection to the printer.

a. Choose File, and then choose Print. b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A530 series is the selected printer. 3. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK (Windows) or Print (Mac OS). Cause: The printer default settings may be different than those in the software application. The software application print settings override any that you set on the printer.
The printer did not print borderless photos
Try the following solution for this problem. Solution: To turn on borderless printing when printing from a computer 1. Verify that the printer is turned on. 2. Load appropriate paper for current print job. For more information, see Load your paper. 3. Open the file that you want to print. 4. Follow the steps for your operating system. Windows users a. Select File, and then select Print. b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A530 series is the selected printer. c. Click Properties or Preferences. NOTE: The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on the software program you are using. Mac users a. Choose File, and then choose Print. b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A530 series is the selected printer. c. Choose the Printer Features pane. 5. Click the Borderless check box to select it. To turn on borderless printing when printing from the printer control panel 1. Press the Menu button on the printer control panel. 2. Press or to highlight Tools, and then press Print. 3. Press or to highlight Borderless, and then press Print. 4. Press or to highlight On, and then press Print. Cause: Borderless printing might be turned off.
Could not save photos from the computer to the memory card
Try the following solution for this problem. Solution: position. Cause: If the memory card has a lock switch, make sure it is in the unlocked
The memory card may be locked.
A blank page came out of the printer
Try the following solution for this problem. Solution: Print a test page. For more information, see Print a test page. Replace the print cartridge if necessary. For more information, see Insert or replace the print cartridge. Cause: The print cartridge may be depleted of ink.

Device messages

The following is a list of error messages that may appear while your printer is connected to a computer: Low on ink The print cartridge is old or damaged The print cartridge is missing or incorrect The print carriage has stalled The printer is out of paper There is a paper jam The paper loaded does not match the paper size selected Insert only one memory card at a time There was a problem with the memory card
Low on ink Solution: Have a replacement cartridge on hand to avoid printing interruptions. You do not have to replace the cartridge until print quality deteriorates. If you have installed a refilled or remanufactured print cartridge, or a cartridge that has been used in another printer, the ink level indicator will be inaccurate or unavailable. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only. When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. You do not need to replace the print cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable. Cause: The print cartridge is estimated to be low on ink and may need to be replaced soon.
The print cartridge is old or damaged Solution: Troubleshoot and replace the cartridge, if necessary.
To troubleshoot a print cartridge 1. Replace remanufactured or refilled cartridges, if installed, with genuine HP products. 2. Remove the cartridge and then reinstall it. For more information, see Insert or replace the print cartridge. 3. Make sure the cartridge is compatible with the printer. 4. If this does not work, replace the cartridge. Cause: The print cartridge may be old or damaged.
The print cartridge is missing or incorrect Solution: Troubleshoot and replace the cartridge, if necessary.
To troubleshoot a print cartridge 1. Replace remanufactured or refilled cartridges, if installed, with genuine HP products. 2. Remove the cartridge and then reinstall it. For more information, see Insert or replace the print cartridge. 3. Make sure the cartridge is compatible with the printer. 4. If this does not work, replace the cartridge. Cause: The print cartridge is not installed, is installed incorrectly, or is not supported by your printers country/region settings. For more information, see Insert or replace the print cartridge.

After the phone support period
After the phone support period, help is available from HP at an additional cost. Help may also be available at the HP online support Web site: www.hp.com/support. Contact your HP dealer or call the support phone number for your country/region to learn more about support options.
Additional warranty options
Extended service plans are available for the printer at additional costs. Go to www.hp.com/support, select your country/region and language, then explore the services and warranty area for information about the extended service plans.

10 Specifications

This section lists the minimum system requirements for installing the HP Photosmart software, and provides selected printer specifications. System requirements Printer specifications

System requirements

Operating System Windows XP Home, XP Professional, x64 Edition, or Vista Mac OS X v10.4 or greater Processor
Windows XP Home & XP Professional: Any Intel Pentium II, Celeron, or compatible processor, 233 MHz (Pentium III, 300 MHz or higher recommended) x64 Edition: Pentium 4 with Intel EM64T support Vista: 800 MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit processor (1 GHz or higher recommended) Mac OS: PowerPC G3 or greater, or Intel Core processor
RAM Windows XP Home & XP Professional: 128 MB (256 MB or higher recommended) x64 Edition: 512 MB (1 GB or higher recommended) Vista: 512 MB (1 GB or higher recommended) Mac OS: 256 MB or greater (512 MB or greater recommended)
Free Disk Space 10 MB Video Display SVGA 800 x 600, 16-bit color (32bit color recommended) Browser Windows: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher Mac OS: Any web browser Connectivity
Available USB port and USB cable (purchased separately), if printing from a computer Internet access recommended Internet access required for 64-bit versions of Windows XP and Vista

Printer specifications

Media Types HP Advanced Photo Paper (recommended) Cards (index, A6, L-size, Hagaki) Paper Tray One photo paper tray
Chapter 10 (continued) Other photo papers (results may vary) Media Sizes Photo paper 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inches) Photo paper with tab 10 x 15 cm with 1.25 cm tab (4 x 6 inches with 0.5 inch tab) Photo paper 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inches) Index cards 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inches) A6 cards 105 x 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8 inches) L-size cards 90 x 127 mm (3.5 x 5 inches) L-size cards with tab 90 x 127 mm with 12.5 mm tab (3.5 x 5 inches with 0.5 inch tab) Supported only when printing from a computer: 101 x 203 mm (4 x 8 inches), Panorama photo paper 10 x 30 cm (4 x 12 inches). Margins Borderless printing: Top 0.0 mm (0.0 inch); Bottom 12.5 mm (0.50 inch); Left/right 0.0 mm (0.0 inch) Bordered printing: Top 3 mm (0.12 inches); Bottom 12.5 mm (0.50 inches); Left/right 3 mm (0.12 inches) Connectivity USB 2.0 full-speed: Windows XP Home, XP Professional, or x64 Edition; Mac OS X 1.3.9 or greater HP recommends that the USB cable (purchased separately) be less than 3 meters (10 feet) in length PictBridge: Using the front camera port Power Consumption Printing: 11 W Sleep: 3.5 W Standby/off: 0.48 W Environmental Specifications: In the presence of high electromagnetic fields, it is possible that the output may be slightly distorted. Maximum during operation: 540 C (F), 590% RH Recommended during operation: 1535 C (5995 F), 2080% RH Power Supply Model Number HP Part # 09572121 (North America), 100-240 Vac (10%) 50/60 Hz (3 Hz) HP Part # 09572120 (Rest of world), 100-240 Vac (10%) 50/60 Hz (3 Hz) Print Cartridge HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge Visit www.hp.com/pageyield/ for information on estimated cartridge yields. Paper Tray Capacity 20 sheets of photo paper, maximum thickness 292 m (11.5 mil) per sheet 10 sheets of 10 x 30 cm (4 x 12 inches) photo paper for panoramic printing