HP PhotoSmart A626 User Manual

Print postcards
Guidelines
• Use only cards and small media that meet the printer paper-size specifications. For
more information, see “
Printer specifications” on page 81.
• Do not exceed the paper tray capacity when loading media. For more information,
see “
Printer specifications” on page 81.
Prepare to print
1.Verify the printer is turned on.
2.Load cards. For more information, see “
Paper basics” on page 19.
Print
1.Open the Print Properties dialog box. For more information, see “
Printer...

Print panoramic photos
For true panoramic printing, you must have taken a panoramic photo. Also, use
HP panorama paper 10 x 30 cm (4 x 12 inch).
To create a panoramic print from a non-panoramic photo, see the panorama photos
section of “
Specialty printing projects” on page 33.
Guidelines
• To learn how to use the photo printing features, see “
photo enhancing” on page 42.
• Verify that the photo paper you are using is not rippled or curled.
• Do not exceed the paper tray capacity when loading media. For...

Print on index cards and other small media
Guidelines
• Use only cards and small media that meet the printer paper-size specifications.
• Do not exceed the paper tray capacity when loading media. For more information,
see “
Printer specifications” on page 81.
• Print quality decreases when printing on plain paper such as index cards. This is to
be expected and does not indicate a problem. Printing on plain paper is useful for
print jobs, such as drafts, where print quality is not important.
Prepare to...

6 Maintenance
This section contains basic maintenance procedures that can help keep your printer
performing well and producing top-quality photos.
•
Toolbox dialog box
•
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
•
Get print cartridge ordering information
•
Print a test page
•
Print a sample page
•
HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon
Toolbox dialog box
The Toolbox contains...

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.Touch the Menu icon in the quick touch frame, and then touch Cartridge.
3.Touch Align Cartridge and follow the prompts.
To align the print cartridge from a connected computer
1.Load a sheet of HP Advanced Photo Paper in the input tray.
2.Open the...

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.
To view the estimated ink level of the print cartridge on the printer itself
▲Check the ink level icon on the...

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...

To order HP papers and other supplies, go to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. If prompted,
choose your country/region, follow the prompts to select your product, and then click one
of the shopping links on the page.
Print a test page
The information on a test page can be helpful if you need to contact HP support. It also
contains information about ink levels, print or ink cartridge performance, printer serial
number, and so on. You can print a test page either from the printer or, if the printer is
connected to...

The HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon shows the status of the printer:
The HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon has a green check mark when the printer is in an
idle state.
The HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon has an exclamation mark when there is an error. An
error message also appears. Click the error message or HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon
to return the icon to its idle state.
• Double-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon to open the HP Solution Center.
• Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor...

7 Troubleshooting
Before contacting HP support, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to the online
support services at 
www.hp.com/support.
Before you begin, make sure:
• All the cable connections between the printer and computer are secure.
• You are using the most recent version of the printer software.
TIP:HP recommends using a USB cable 3 meters (10 feet) or less in length. Using
a longer USB cable may cause errors.
This section contains troubleshooting information for the HP Photosmart...