HP Photosmart A433 User Manual

6Print from other devices
Use the printer with other devices to share photos with friends and family. You can print
from a:
●PictBridge-certified camera
●Bluetooth wireless device
●Computer
PictBridge-certified camera
You can print photos by connecting a PictBridge-certified digital camera directly to the
camera port of the printer with a USB cable. When you print from a digital camera, the
printer uses the settings that you selected on the camera. For more information, see the
documentation that came...

To print from a Bluetooth device
1. Have the device search for available Bluetooth printers.
2. Select the HP Photosmart A430 series printer when it appears on the device.
3. Print.
See the documentation that came with the device for detailed instructions.
Computer
You need to transfer your photos to the computer before you can use them with
HP Photosmart software that lets you print from a computer. You can save your photos
by pressing Save from the printer control panel, but first you must download...

use them in image editing software, such as HP Photosmart Essential, HP Photosmart
Premier, and HP Photosmart Mac.
To transfer photos to a computer
1. Connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable.
2. Turn off the camera if it is on.
3. Dock a camera on the printer, or connect to a Pictbridge port, or connect another
device that contains the photos you wish to transfer.
4. Press Save on the printer control panel.
5. Follow the prompts on the computer.
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7Maintain 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. This section contains the following topics:
●Replace the print cartridge
●Clean and maintain the printer
●Update the HP Photosmart software
●Store the printer and print cartridge
●Maintain the quality of photo paper
●Transport the printer
For information on...

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.
3. Close the print cartridge door. The camera image display shows an icon with the
approximate ink level for the installed print cartridge. No...

Automatically clean the print cartridge
If you notice white lines or single-color streaks on your prints, you may need to clean the
print cartridge. Do not clean the cartridge more often than necessary, since cleaning uses
up ink.
To clean the print cartridge
1. Make sure a camera is in the camera dock.
2. Press Menu/OK to open the printer menus.
3. Press 
 to select Tools.
4. Select Clean cartridge, and then press Menu/OK.
5. Following the directions on the camera image display, load paper so the...

CautionDo not leave the print cartridge outside the printer for more than
30 minutes. Ink nozzles exposed to the air longer than this may dry out and
cause printing problems.
4. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with distilled water and squeeze any excess water
from the swab.
5. Gently wipe the copper-colored contacts with the cotton swab.
CautionDo not touch the ink nozzle plate. Touching the ink nozzle plate
will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections.
1Clean copper colored contacts...

– 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.
If the “x” is still displayed, replace the print cartridge.
Update the HP Photosmart software
Download the latest software update every few months to ensure you have the latest
features and improvements. You can download HP Photosmart software updates by
going to www.hp.com/support or by using HP Software Update.
To...

To download the software (Mac)
NoteMake sure you are connected to the Internet before you use the
HP Photosmart Update application.
1. Start HP Photosmart Mac.
2. Click the Applications tab, and then click HP Software Update.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to check for software updates.
If you are behind a firewall, enter the proxy server information in the update screen.
Store the printer and print cartridge
Protect the printer and print cartridge by storing them properly when you are not using...