HP Photosmart 5510 User Manual

							6 Work with cartridges
•Check the estimated ink levels
•Clean printhead automatically
•Clean ink smear
•Replace the cartridges
•Align printer
•Order ink supplies
•Cartridge warranty information
•Tips for working with cartridges
Check the estimated ink levels
From the Home screen, touch the right directional key, and then touch the Ink icon to display the estimated ink
levels.
NOTE: 1If you have installed a refilled or remanufactured cartridge, or a cartridge that has been used in
another printer, the ink level indicator might be inaccurate or unavailable.
NOTE: 2Ink 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 have to replace the cartridges until the print quality is unacceptable.
NOTE: 3Ink from the cartridges is used in the printing process in a number of different ways, including in the
initialization process, which prepares the product 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.
Related topics
• Order ink supplies on page 22
Tips for working with cartridges on page 23
Clean printhead automatically
If print quality is unacceptable, and the problem is not low ink levels or non-HP ink, try cleaning the printhead
from the printer display. Full-size paper needs to be loaded and an information page will be printed out at the end.
To clean printhead from the printer display
1.From the Home screen, touch the right directional key. Touch the Setup icon, and then touch Tools.
2.On the Tools menu, touch the down arrow to scroll through the options, and then touch Clean Printhead.
Related topics
• Order ink supplies on page 22
Tips for working with cartridges on page 23
Clean ink smear
If printouts shows smears of ink, try cleaning ink smear from the printer display. This process takes several
minutes to complete. Full-size plain paper needs to be loaded and will be moved back and forth during the
cleaning. Mechanical noises are normal at this time.
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							To clean ink smear from the printer display
1.From the Home screen, touch the right directional key. Touch the Setup icon, and then touch Tools.
2.On the Tools menu, touch the down arrow to scroll through the options, and then touch Clean Ink Smear.
Related topics
• Order ink supplies on page 22
Tips for working with cartridges on page 23
Replace the cartridges
To replace the cartridges
1.Check that power is on.
2.Remove cartridge.
a. Open the cartridge access door.
Wait for print carriage to move to the ink label part of the product.
b. Press tab on cartridge, then remove it from slot.
3.Insert new cartridge.
a. Remove cartridge from packaging.
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							b. Twist orange cap to snap it off. A forceful twist may be required to remove cap.
c. Match color icons, then slide cartridge into slot until it clicks into place.
d. Close the cartridge access door.
Related topics
• Order ink supplies on page 22
Tips for working with cartridges on page 23
Align printer
After you insert new cartridges, align the printer for best print quality. You can align printer either from the printer
display or from the printer software.
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							To align printer from the printer display
1.From the Home screen, touch the right directional key. Touch the Setup icon, and then touch Tools.
2.On the Tools menu, touch the down arrow to scroll through the options, and then touch Align Printer.
3.Follow the instruction on the screen.
To align printer from the printer software
Do one of the following according to the operating system you are using.
1.On Windows:
a.From the Start menu on your computer, click All Programs, click HP.
b. Click the HP Photosmart 5510 series folder, click HP Photosmart 5510 series.
c. Double-click Printer Preferences, and then double-click Maintenance Tasks.
d. Click the Device Services tab, and then click the Align Ink Cartridges button.
2.On Mac:
▲Open HP Utility, click Align, and then click Align again.
Related topics
• Order ink supplies on page 22
Tips for working with cartridges on page 23
Order ink supplies
To find the correct model number for replacement cartridges, open the printer cartridge access door and check
the label.
Cartridge information and links to online shopping also appear on ink alert messages. In addition, you can find
cartridge information and order online by visiting www.hp.com/buy/supplies.
NOTE:Ordering cartridges online is not supported in all countries/regions. If it is not supported in your
country/region, contact a local HP reseller for information about purchasing cartridges.
Cartridge warranty information
The HP cartridge warranty is applicable when the product is used in its designated HP printing device. This
warranty does not cover HP ink products that have been refilled, remanufactured, refurbished, misused, or
tampered with.
During the warranty period the product is covered as long as the HP ink is not depleted and the end of warranty
date has not been reached. The end of warranty date, in YYYY/MM format, may be found on the product as
indicated:
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							For a copy of the HP Limited Warranty Statement, see the printed documentation that came with the product.
Tips for working with cartridges
Use the following tips to work with cartridges:
•Use the correct cartridges for your printer. For a list of compatible cartridges, see the printed documentation
that came with the printer.
•Insert the cartridges into the correct slots. Match the color and icon of each cartridge to the color and icon for
each slot. Make sure all cartridges snap down into place.
•After you insert new cartridges, align the printer for best print quality. See Align printer on page 21 for more
information.
•Make sure the printhead is clean. See Clean printhead automatically on page 19 for more information.
•When you receive a low ink alert message, consider getting replacement cartridges This avoids possible
printing delays. You do not need to replace the cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable. See
Replace the cartridges on page 20 for more information.
•If you receive a carriage stalled error, try clearing carriage jam. See Clear carriage jam on page 30 for more
information.
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							7 Connectivity
•Add the HP Photosmart to a network
•Change from a USB connection to a wireless network
•Connect a new printer
•Change network settings
•Tips for setting up and using a networked printer
•Advanced printer management tools (for networked printers)
Add the HP Photosmart to a network
• WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) on page 25
• Wireless with a router (infrastructure network) on page 26
WiFi Protected Setup (WPS)
To connect the HP Photosmart to a wireless network using WiFi Protected Setup (WPS), you will need the
following:
❑A wireless 802.11b/g/n network that includes a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point.
NOTE:802.11n will only support 2.4Ghz.
❑A desktop computer or laptop with either wireless networking support, or a network interface card (NIC). The
computer must be connected to the wireless network that you intend to install the HP Photosmart on.
To connect the HP Photosmart using WiFi Protected Setup (WPS)
▲Do one of the following:
Use Push Button Configuration (PBC) method
a. Select setup method. Make sure your WPS-enabled wireless router supports PBC method.
❑From the Home screen, touch the right directional key, and then touch the Wireless icon.
❑Touch WiFi Protected Setup.
❑Touch Push Button Setup.
b. Set up wireless connection.
❑Turn on wireless radio if it is off.
❑Touch Start.
❑Press and hold the button on WPS-enabled router or other networking device to activate WPS.
NOTE:The product begins a timer for approximately two minutes in which the corresponding
button on the networking device needs to be pressed.
❑Touch OK.
c. Install software.
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							Use PIN method
a. Select setup method. Make sure your WPS-enabled wireless router supports PIN method.
❑From the Home screen, touch the right directional key, and then touch the Wireless icon.
❑Touch WiFi Protected Setup.
❑Touch PIN Setup.
b. Set up wireless connection.
❑Touch Start.
❑Turn on wireless radio if it is off.
NOTE:The product begins a timer for approximately five minutes in which the PIN needs to be
entered on the networking device.
❑Touch OK.
c. Install software.
Related topics
• Tips for setting up and using a networked printer on page 27
Wireless with a router (infrastructure network)
To connect the HP Photosmart to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network, you will need the following:
❑A wireless 802.11b/g/n network that includes a wireless router or access point.
NOTE:802.11n will only support 2.4Ghz.
❑A desktop computer or laptop with either wireless networking support, or a network interface card (NIC). The
computer must be connected to the wireless network that you intend to install the HP Photosmart on.
❑Broadband Internet access (recommended) such as cable or DSL.
If you connect the HP Photosmart on a wireless network that has Internet access, HP recommends that you
use a wireless router (access point or base station) that uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
❑Network name (SSID).
❑WEP key or WPA Passphrase (if needed).
To connect the product with the Wireless Setup Wizard
1.Write down your network name (SSID) and WEP key or WPA passphrase.
2.Start Wireless Setup Wizard.
a. From the Home screen, touch the right directional key, and then touch the Wireless icon.
b. Touch Wireless Setup Wizard.
3.Connect to wireless network.
▲Select your network from the list of detected networks.
4.Follow prompts.
5.Install software.
Related topics
• Tips for setting up and using a networked printer on page 27
Change from a USB connection to a wireless network
If you first setup your printer and installed the software with a USB cable, directly connecting the printer to your
computer, you can easily change to a wireless network connection. You will need a wireless 802.11b/g/n network
that includes a wireless router or access point.
NOTE:802.11n will only support 2.4Ghz.
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							To change from a USB connection to a wireless network
Do one of the following according to your operating system.
1.On Windows:
a.From the Start menu on your computer, click All Programs, and then click HP.
b. Click HP Photosmart 5510 series, click Printer Setup & Software Selection, and then click Convert a
USB connected printer to wireless.
c. Follow the instructions on the screen.
2.On Mac:
a. From the Home screen on the printer display, touch the right directional key.
b. Touch the Wireless icon, and then touch Wireless Setup Wizard.
c. Follow the instructions on the screen to connect the printer.
d.Use HP Setup Assistant in Applications/Hewlett-Packard/Device Utilities to change the software
connection to this printer to wireless.
Connect a new printer
To connect a new printer from the printer software
If you havent finished connecting the printer to your computer, you need to connect it from the printer software. If
you want to connect another new printer of the same model to your computer, you dont need to install the printer
software once again. Do one of following according to your operating system:
1.On Windows:
a.From the Start menu on your computer, click All Programs, and then click HP.
b. Click HP Photosmart 5510 series, click Printer Connections and Software, and then click Connect a
new printer
c. Follow the instructions on the screen.
2.On Mac:
a. From the Home screen on the printer display, touch the right directional key.
b. Touch the Wireless icon, and then touch Wireless Setup Wizard.
c. Follow the instructions on the screen to connect the printer.
d.Use HP Setup Assistant in Applications/Hewlett-Packard/Device Utilities to change the software
connection to this printer to wireless.
Change network settings
If you want to change the wireless settings that you previously configured to a network, you need to run the
Wireless Setup Wizard from the printer display.
To run Wireless Setup Wizard to change network settings
1.From the Home screen on the printer display, touch the right directional key, and then touch the Wireless
icon.
2.On the wireless menu, touch Wireless Setup Wizard.
3.Follow the instructions on the screen to change the network settings.
Tips for setting up and using a networked printer
Use the following tips to set up and use a networked printer:
•When setting up the wireless networked printer, make sure your wireless router is powered on. The printer
searches for wireless routers, then lists the detected network names on the display.
•To verify the wireless connection, touch the Wireless button on the control panel. If it shows Wireless Off,
touch Turn On.
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							•If your computer is connected to a Virtual Private Network (VPN), you need to disconnect from the VPN
before you can access any other device on your network, including the printer.
•Learn more about configuring your network and the printer for wireless printing. Click here to go online for
more information.
•Learn how to find your network security settings. Click here to go online for more information.
•Learn about the Network Diagnostic Utility (Windows only) and other troubleshooting tips. Click here to go
online for more information.
•Learn how to change from a USB to wireless connection. See Change from a USB connection to a wireless
network on page 26 for more information.
•Learn how to work with your firewall and anti-virus programs during printer setup. Click here to go online for
more information.
Advanced printer management tools (for networked
printers)
When the printer is connected to a network, you can use the embedded Web server to view status information,
change settings, and manage the printer from your computer.
NOTE:To view or change some settings, you might need a password.
You can open and use the embedded Web server without being connected to the Internet. However, some
features are not available.
•To open the embedded Web server
•About cookies
To open the embedded Web server
NOTE:The printer must be on a network and must have an IP address. The IP address for the printer can
be found by touching the Wireless button on the control panel or by printing a network configuration page.
In a supported Web browser on your computer, type the IP address or hostname that has been assigned to the
printer.
For example, if the IP address is 192.168.0.12, type the following address into a Web browser such as Internet
Explorer: http://192.168.0.12.
About cookies
The embedded Web server (EWS) places very small text files (cookies) on your hard drive when you are
browsing. These files let the EWS recognize your computer the next time you visit. For example, if you have
configured the EWS language, a cookie helps remember which language you have selected so that the next time
you access the EWS, the pages are displayed in that language. Though some cookies are cleared at the end of
each session (such as the cookie that stores the selected language), others (such as the cookie that stores
customer-specific preferences) are stored on the computer until you clear them manually.
You can configure your browser to accept all cookies, or you can configure it to alert you every time a cookie is
offered, which allows you to decide which cookies to accept or refuse. You can also use your browser to remove
unwanted cookies.
NOTE:Depending on your printer, if you disable cookies, you also disable one or more of the following
features:
•Starting where you left the application (especially useful when using setup wizards).
•Remembering the EWS browser language setting.
•Personalizing the EWS Home page.
For information about how to change your privacy and cookie settings and how to view or delete cookies, see the
documentation available with your Web browser.
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