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 with the camera.
Print from a PictBridge-certified camera
Using a PictBridge-certified camera with the printer is easy and fast.
NoteMake sure that there is not a camera docked before connecting a camera
to the camera port. You can only have one camera connected at a time.
To print using a PictBridge-certified camera
1. Turn on the PictBridge-certified digital camera and select the photos you want to
print.
2. Load photo paper in the printer.
3. Make sure the camera is in PictBridge mode, and then connect it to the camera port
on the front of the printer using the USB cable that came with the PictBridge-certified
camera.
Once the printer recognizes the PictBridge-certified camera, the selected photos
print automatically.
Bluetooth wireless 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 with Bluetooth wireless technology.
Make the Bluetooth connection
To use Bluetooth connectivity, all devices must have the necessary hardware and
software installed. In addition, you must connect an HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter
to the camera port on the front of the printer. The adapter is available separately. For
more information, see the documentation that comes with the adapter.
Print from a Bluetooth device
The basic procedure for printing from any device with Bluetooth wireless technology is
the same.
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							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 the
HP Photosmart software. For more information, see Transfer to a computer.
For information on installing the HP Photosmart software, see the Quick Start Guide that
came in the box with the printer. The HP Photosmart software includes the interface that
is displayed whenever you print from a computer.
Be sure to download the latest software update every couple of months to ensure you
have the latest features and improvements. For more information, see Update the
HP Photosmart software.
NoteThe electronic Help provides more information on the many print settings
available when you print from a computer. To learn how to open the electronic
Help, see Find more information.
About HP Photosmart Essential, HP Photosmart Premier, HP Photosmart Mac and
HP Photosmart Share
HP Photosmart Essential, HP Photosmart Premier, and HP Photosmart Mac lets you:
●Use your photos for creative projects such as scrapbooking albums, greeting cards,
and iron-on transfers
●Organize your photos in albums and search through them by keyword and dates
(Windows only)
●Edit and enhance your photos by adding text or doing color correction
●Share your photos online with family and friends by using HP Photosmart Share.
For more information on HP Photosmart Essential, HP Photosmart Premier, and HP
Photosmart Mac, explore the electronic Help.
Use HP Photosmart Share to share photos with friends and relatives using e-mail, online
albums, or an online photo finishing service. The printer must be connected through a
USB cable to a computer with Internet access and have all the HP software installed. If
you try to use HP Photosmart Share and do not have all the required software installed
or configured, a message prompts you through the required steps. For more information
on HP Photosmart Share, see the camera User Guide.
Transfer to a computer
You can transfer photos to a computer from a docked camera or other connected device,
if you have set up a USB connection between the computer and the device. In addition
you must have installed the HP Photosmart software. For more information, see the setup
instructions that came in the box. You need to transfer the photos to your computer to
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							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 maintaining the camera, see the camera User Guide.
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.
For optimal printing results, HP recommends using only HP print cartridges. Inserting an
incorrect cartridge may invalidate the printer warranty.
CautionCheck 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.
For best print quality, HP recommends that you install all retail print cartridges before the
date stamped on the box.
To prepare the printer and cartridge
1. Make sure the printer is on.
2. Open the print cartridge door of the printer.
3. Remove the bright pink tape from the cartridge.
Remove the pink tape
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							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 ink-level icon is displayed
if the cartridge is not a genuine HP cartridge , or if the cartridge has been used in a
different printer. Each time you install or replace a print cartridge, a message is
displayed on the camera image display asking you to load paper so the printer can
align the cartridge. This ensures high-quality prints.
4. Load HP Advanced Photo Paper in the input tray, press Menu/OK, and then follow
the onscreen instructions to align the cartridge.
Clean and maintain the printer
Keep the printer and print cartridge clean and well maintained using the simple
procedures in this section.
Clean the outside of the printer
To clean the outside of the printer
1. Turn off the printer, and then disconnect the power cord from the back of the printer.
2. If you installed the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery in the printer, remove it,
and then replace the battery compartment cover.
3. Wipe the outside of the printer with a soft cloth that has been lightly moistened with
water.
Caution 1Do not use any type of cleaning solution. Household cleaners and
detergents may damage the printer finish.
Caution 2Do not clean the interior of the printer. Keep all fluids away from the
interior.
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							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 printer can
print a test page after cleaning the cartridge. Use HP Advanced Photo paper for best
results.
6. Press Menu/OK to begin cleaning the print cartridge.
7. When the printer finishes cleaning the cartridge and prints a test page, check the
test page and select from the following options:
– If the test page has white streaks or missing colors, the print cartridge needs to
be cleaned again. Select OK on the camera image display, and then press
Menu/OK on the printer control panel.
– If the print quality of the test page looks good, select Cancel on the camera
image display, and then press Menu/OK.
You can clean the cartridge up to three times. Each successive cleaning is more
thorough and uses more ink.
If you complete all three levels of cleaning using this procedure and you still notice white
streaks or missing colors on the test page, you may need to clean the print cartridge
copper-colored contacts. For more information, see To clean the print cartridge
contacts.
NoteIf the cartridge or printer has been recently dropped, you may also see
white streaks or missing colors in your prints. This problem is temporary and
clears up within 24 hours.
Manually clean the print cartridge contacts
If you use the printer in a dusty environment, debris may accumulate on the copper-
colored contacts and cause printing problems.
To clean the print cartridge contacts
1. Gather the following items to clean the contacts:
– Distilled water (tap water may contain contaminants that can damage the print
cartridge)
– Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that will not stick to the print
cartridge
2. Open the print cartridge door.
3. Remove the print cartridge and place it on a piece of paper with the ink nozzle plate
facing up. Be careful not to touch the copper-colored contacts or the ink nozzle plate
with your fingers.
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							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 with swab
2Ink nozzle plate
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until no ink residue or dust appears on a clean swab.
7. Insert the print cartridge in the printer, and then close the print cartridge door.
Print a test page
You can print a test page that contains useful information about the HP 110 Tri-color
Inkjet print cartridge, serial number, and other aspects of the printer.
To print a test page
1. Make sure the camera is in the camera dock.
2. Load paper in the input tray. Use plain paper or index cards to conserve photo paper.
3. Press Menu/OK to open the print menu.
4. Select Tools, and then press Menu/OK.
5. Select Print Test Page, and then press Menu/OK.
Align the print cartridge
The first time you insert a HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge, the printer aligns it
automatically. However, if colors in printouts are misaligned, or if the alignment page
does not print correctly when you insert a new print cartridge, use the following procedure
to align the print cartridge.
To align the print cartridge
1. Press Menu/OK to open the menu tabs.
2. Select Tools, and then press Menu/OK.
3. Select Align cartridge, and then press Menu/OK. A message is displayed on the
camera image display reminding you to load paper.
4. Press Menu/OK to begin aligning the print cartridge.
When the printer finishes aligning the cartridge, it prints an alignment page to confirm
that the alignment was successful.
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							– 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 download the software (Windows)
NoteMake sure you are connected to the Internet before you use HP Software
Update.
1. From the Windows Start menu, select Programs or All Programs, point to HP, and
then click HP Software Update. The HP Software Update window is displayed.
2. Click Check Now. HP Software Update searches the HP Web site for software
updates. If the computer does not have the most recent version of the
HP Photosmart software installed, a software update is displayed in the HP Software
Update window.
➔If the computer has the most recent version of the HP Photosmart software
installed, the following message is displayed in the HP Software Update
window: “No updates are available for your system at this time.”
3. If a software update is available, select the checkbox next to the software update to
select it.
4. Click Install.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
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							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
them.
Store the printer
The printer is built to withstand long or short periods of inactivity.
●Close the input and output trays when the printer is not in use.
●Store the printer indoors out of direct sunlight in a place without temperature
extremes.
●If the printer and print cartridge have not been used for one month or more, clean
the print cartridge before printing. For more information, see Automatically clean the
print cartridge.
●If you are storing the printer for a long period of time and the optional HP Photosmart
Internal Battery is installed, remove the battery from the printer.
Store the print cartridge
When you store or transport the printer, always leave the active print cartridge inside the
printer. The printer stores the print cartridge in a protective cap during the power-down
cycle.
CautionMake sure the printer completes its power-down cycle before you
unplug the power cord or remove the internal battery. This allows the printer to
store the print cartridge properly.
Follow these tips to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality:
●Keep all unused print cartridges in their original sealed packages until they are
needed. Store print cartridges at room temperature (15–35° C or 59–95° F).
●Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until you are ready to install
the print cartridge in the printer. If the plastic tape has been removed from the print
cartridge, do not attempt to reattach it. Reattaching the tape damages the print
cartridge.
Maintain the quality of photo paper
For best results with photo paper, follow the guidelines in this section.
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