HP PhotoSmart A320 User Manual

2 Paper basics
Choose and load paper
Learn which is the recommended HP paper for use with the printer, and learn how to load
it into the input tray for printing.
Use HP Advanced Photo Paper
Always use HP Advanced Photo Paper with the HP Photosmart A320 series printer. It is
especially designed to work with the inks in your printer to create beautiful photos.
To purchase HP Advanced Photo Paper or other supplies, go to:
•
www.hp.com/eur/hpoptions (Europe)
•
www.hp.com, choose your country/region, and then...

1Input tray
2Paper-width guide
3Output tray
To load paper
1.Open the output tray. The input tray opens automatically.
2.Load up to 20 sheets of photo paper with the print side or glossy side facing the front
of the printer. If you are using tabbed paper, load the paper so tab feeds in last. When
loading, slide the paper to the left side of the input tray and push the paper down firmly
until it stops.
3.Adjust the paper-width guide to fit close to the edge of the paper without bending the
paper.
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3 Print basics
Printing photos directly from your camera is the easiest and fastest way to turn your digital
photos into outstanding prints.
This section describes how to print from digital cameras using a direct USB connection
and PictBridge technology, and how to improve the quality of your prints using the printers
built-in automatic photo correction feature.
NOTE:Although this chapter describes the procedure for printing from a PictBridge
digital camera, the procedure for printing from other...

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.
Improve the quality of your photos
The printer includes an HP Real Life Technologies automatic photo enhancing feature
that will:
• Sharpen blurred photos.
• Improve the dark areas of a photo without affecting the light areas of the photo.
• Reduce red-eye that can occur in photos taken with a flash.
• Improve the overall brightness, color, and contrast of...

4 Print from Bluetooth devices or
your computer
Use the printer with your computer and other devices to share photos with friends and
family.
Print from a Bluetooth device
You can print from devices with Bluetooth wireless technology such as digital cameras,
PDAs, laptops, and mobile phones. For more information, see the electronic Help and
the documentation that came with the device.
Make the Bluetooth connection
To use Bluetooth connectivity, all devices must have the necessary hardware and
software...

see “Install the software” on page 43. The HP Photosmart software includes the
interface that is displayed whenever you print from a computer.
NOTE:The USB cable required for printing from a computer might not be included
in the box with the printer, so you might need to purchase it separately. The required
USB 2.0 high speed cable has a mini Type B 5-pin male connector at one end and a
Type A male connector at the other end. The mini Type B end connects to the back
of the printer, and the Type A end...

5 Maintain and transport the printer
The printer requires very little maintenance. Follow the guidelines in this chapter to extend
the life span of the printer and printing supplies, and to ensure that your prints are always
of the highest quality.
For information on maintaining your camera, see the documentation that came with the
camera.
Replace the print cartridge
NOTE:Ink from the cartridges is used in the printing process in a number of different
ways, including in the initialization process, which...

Figure 5-1 Remove the pink tape
Figure 5-2 Do not touch here
To insert the cartridge
1.If you are replacing a cartridge, push down and pull outward on the cartridge in the
cradle to remove it.
2.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.
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3.Close the print cartridge door.
4.If the print cartridge is new, the printer prints an alignment page to confirm that the
alignment was successful. This may take a few minutes.
The check marks verify that the print cartridge is installed correctly and functioning
properly.
If an x is displayed to the left of any of the bars, align the print cartridge again.
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Remove ink from your skin and clothing
Follow these instructions to remove ink from your skin and clothing:
SurfaceRemedy
SkinWash the area with an abrasive soap.
White fabricWash the fabric in cold water and use chlorine
bleach.
Color fabricWash the fabric in cold water and use sudsy
ammonia.
CAUTION:Always use cold water to remove ink from fabric. Warm or hot water can
set the ink into the fabric.
Clean and maintain the printer
Keep the printer and print cartridge clean and well maintained using the...