HP Photosmart A636 User Manual

							5 Print from a computer
This section describes how to print photos when the HP Photosmart A630 series printer
is connected to a computer, and you want to print a photo from an image editing
application.
This section contains the following topics:
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Printer software
•
Transfer photos to a computer
•
Enhance your photos
•
Change the print settings for the print job
•
Print photos
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HP Photosmart software
Printer software
When connected to a computer, the printer is controlled by the printer software you
installed on the computer. Use this software, also known as the printer driver, to change
the print settings and to begin print jobs.
For information on installing the software, see the setup instructions that came in the box
with the printer or “
Software installation” on page 95.
NOTE:The Printer Properties dialog box is also referred to as the Printing
Preferences dialog box.
To access print settings
1.Open the file that you want to print.
2.Follow the steps for your operating system.
Windows users
a. Select File, and then select Print.
b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A630 series is the selected printer.
c. Click Properties or Preferences.
NOTE:The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on
the software program you are using.
Mac users
a. Choose File, and then choose Print.
b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A630 series is the selected printer.
Transfer photos to a computer
This section describes how to transfer photos and non-photo files from a memory card
inserted into the printer to a connected computer.
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							NOTE:Set up the printer and install the printer software before trying to transfer
photos to a connected computer. You cannot transfer photos until you have done this.
For more information, see “
Software installation” on page 95.
To save photos from a memory card to a connected computer
1.Insert a memory card that contains photos into the correct memory card slot in the
printer.
2.Follow the prompts on your computer.
3.Follow the steps for your operating system.
Windows users
▲If a prompt appears on your computer, select the option to open a folder that
represents the memory card. Otherwise, double-click My Computer, and then
double-click the drive assigned to the memory card.
Mac users
▲Double-click the USB drive icon on the desktop that represents the memory card.
4.Drag and drop files from the memory card to a location on the computer.
NOTE:You can also use Windows Explorer or the Macintosh Finder to copy files
from the computer to the memory card.
To transfer non-photo files from a memory card to a connected computer
1.Insert a memory card that contains non-photo files into the correct memory card slot
in the printer.
2.Follow the steps for your operating system.
Windows users
▲If a prompt appears on your computer, select the option to open a folder that
represents the memory card. Otherwise, double-click My Computer, and then
double-click the drive assigned to the memory card.
Mac users
▲Double-click the USB drive icon on the desktop that represents the memory card.
3.Drag and drop files from the memory card to a location on the computer.
NOTE:You can also use Windows Explorer or the Macintosh Finder to copy files
from the computer to the memory card.
To delete photos or files from a memory card
1.Insert a memory card that contains files into the correct memory card slot in the printer.
2.Follow the steps for your operating system.
Windows users
▲If a prompt appears on your computer, select the option to open a folder that
represents the memory card. Otherwise, double-click My Computer, and then
double-click the drive assigned to the memory card.
Mac users
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							▲Double-click the USB drive icon on the desktop that represents the memory card.
3.Select the files you want to delete, and then delete them.
To back up photos from a memory card to another storage device
1.Do one of the following:
If a memory card is already inserted, do the following:
▲Connect a compatible camera or flash drive to the front camera port of the printer.
If a storage device, such as a camera or flash drive, is already connected, do
the following:
▲Insert a memory card in the appropriate slot on the front of the printer.
2.Follow the prompts on the printer screen to back up any photos on the memory card
to the other storage device.
3.Remove either the storage device or the memory card and press Print to continue.
NOTE:You cannot back up photos from a storage device to a memory card.
Enhance your photos
HP Real Life technologies enhance the quality of your printed photos.
• Red Eye removal corrects a problem often seen in flash photos
• Photo Fix improves blurred photos, as well as other common problems
To change the HP Real Life technologies settings
1.Open the file that you want to print.
2.Follow the steps for your operating system.
Windows users
a. Select File, and then select Print.
b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A630 series is the selected printer.
c. Click Properties or Preferences.
NOTE:The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on
the software program you are using.
Mac users
a. Choose File, and then choose Print.
b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A630 series is the selected printer.
c. Choose the HP Real Life Technologies pane.
3.Select the appropriate Photo Fix or Automatic Red Eye Removal option for the
photo you are printing.
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							Change the print settings for the print job
This section describes how to change print settings, such as paper type or print quality,
when printing from a computer. This section contains the following topics:
•
Change the print quality
•
Change the paper type
•
Change the paper size
Change the print quality
Choose the print quality and speed to optimize your photo printing.
To select a print quality and speed
1.Open the file that you want to print.
2.Follow the steps for your operating system.
Windows users
a.Select File, and then select Print.
b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A630 series is the selected printer.
c. Click Properties or Preferences.
NOTE:The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on
the software program you are using.
Mac users
a. Choose File, and then choose Print.
b. Choose the Printer Features pane.
c. Make sure the HP Photosmart A630 series is the selected printer.
3.In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the type of paper that you have loaded.
4.In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the appropriate quality setting for your
project.
Print quality settings
•Automatic lets the printer use the appropriate setting based on other settings, such
as paper type.
•Best provides the best balance between high quality and speed and can be used for
high quality prints. For most documents, the Best setting prints more slowly than the
Normal setting.
•Normal provides the best balance between print quality and speed and is appropriate
for most documents.
•Fast Normal prints more quickly than the Normal setting.
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							Change the paper type
For best results, always select a specific paper type that matches the media you are using
for the print job.
To select a specific paper type
1.Open the file that you want to print.
2.Follow the steps for your operating system.
Windows users
a. Select File, and then select Print.
b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A630 series is the selected printer.
c. Click Properties or Preferences.
NOTE:The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on
the software program you are using.
Mac users
a. Choose File, and then choose Print.
b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A630 series is the selected printer.
c. Choose the Printer Features pane.
3.In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the type of paper that you have loaded.
Change the paper size
For best results, always select the specific paper size that matches the media you are
using for the print job.
To select a paper size
1.Open the file that you want to print.
2.Follow the steps for your operating system.
Windows users
a. Select File, and then select Print.
b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A630 series is the selected printer.
c. Click Properties or Preferences.
NOTE:The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on
the software program you are using.
Mac users
a. Choose File, and then choose Print.
b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A630 series is the selected printer.
c. Choose the Printer Features pane.
3.In the Paper Size drop-down list, select the size of paper that you have loaded.
NOTE:For borderless printing, select a paper size, and then click the Borderless
check box.
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							Print photos
This section describes how to print several types of photos and contains the following
topics:
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Print borderless photos
•
Print photos with a border
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Print postcards
•
Print panoramic photos
•
Print on index cards and other small media
Print borderless photos
Use borderless printing to print to the edges of the paper.
Guidelines
• To learn how to use the photo printing features, see “
Enhance your photos”
on page 51.
• Verify that the photo paper you are using is not rippled or curled.
• Do not exceed the paper tray capacity when loading media. For more information,
see “
Printer specifications” on page 87.
To print a borderless photo
1.Verify that the printer is turned on.
2.Load appropriate paper for current print job. For more information, see “
Load your
paper” on page 23.
3.Open the file that you want to print.
4.Follow the steps for your operating system.
Windows users
a.Select File, and then select Print.
b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A630 series is the selected printer.
c. Click Properties or Preferences.
NOTE:The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on
the software program you are using.
Mac users
a. Choose File, and then choose Print.
b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A630 series is the selected printer.
c. Choose the Printer Features pane.
5.Click the Borderless check box to select it.
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							6.In the Paper Size drop-down list, select the size of paper that you have loaded.
7.Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK (Windows) or Print
(Mac OS).
If you printed on photo paper with a tear-off tab, remove the tab to make the document
completely borderless.
Print photos with a border
Guidelines
• To learn how to use the photo printing features, see “
Enhance your photos”
on page 51.
• Verify the photo paper you are using is not rippled or curled.
• Do not exceed the paper tray capacity when loading media. For more information,
see “
Printer specifications” on page 87.
To print a photo with borders
1.Verify that the printer is turned on.
2.Load appropriate paper for current print job. For more information, see “
Load your
paper” on page 23.
3.Open the file that you want to print.
4.Follow the steps for your operating system.
Windows users
a. Select File, and then select Print.
b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A630 series is the selected printer.
c. Click Properties or Preferences.
NOTE:The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on
the software program you are using.
Mac users
a. Choose File, and then choose Print.
b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A630 series is the selected printer.
c. Choose the Printer Features pane.
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							5.Uncheck the Borderless check box, if it is checked.
6.Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK (Windows) or Print
(Mac OS).
Print postcards
Guidelines
• Use only cards and small media that meet the printer paper-size specifications. For
more information, see “
Printer specifications” on page 87.
• Do not exceed the paper tray capacity when loading media. For more information,
see “
Printer specifications” on page 87.
To print postcards
1.Verify that the printer is turned on.
2.Load appropriate paper for current print job. For more information, see “
Load your
paper” on page 23.
3.Open the file that you want to print.
4.Follow the steps for your operating system.
Windows users
a.Select File, and then select Print.
b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A630 series is the selected printer.
c. Click Properties or Preferences.
NOTE:The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on
the software program you are using.
Mac users
a. Choose File, and then choose Print.
b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A630 series is the selected printer.
c. Choose the Printer Features pane.
5.In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the type of paper that you have loaded.
6.Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK (Windows) or Print
(Mac OS).
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).
Guidelines
• To learn how to use the photo printing features, see “
photo enhancing” on page 51.
• Verify that the photo paper you are using is not rippled or curled.
• Do not exceed the paper tray capacity when loading media. For more information,
see “
Printer specifications” on page 87.
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							NOTE:If the software program you are using includes a photo printing feature, follow
the instructions that are provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow these
instructions.
To print panoramic photos
1.Verify that the printer is turned on.
2.Load appropriate paper for current print job. For more information, see “
Load your
paper” on page 23.
3.Open the file that you want to print.
4.Follow the steps for your operating system.
Windows users
a. Select File, and then select Print.
b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A630 series is the selected printer.
c. Click Properties or Preferences.
NOTE:The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on
the software program you are using.
Mac users
a. Choose File, and then choose Print.
b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A630 series is the selected printer.
c. Choose the Printer Features pane.
5.In the Paper Size drop-down list, select the size of paper that you have loaded.
6.Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK (Windows) or Print
(Mac OS).
NOTE:For borderless printing, select a panorama paper size, and then click the
Borderless check box.
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 87.
• 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.
To print on index cards or other small media
1.Verify that the printer is turned on.
2.Load appropriate paper for current print job. For more information, see “
Load your
paper” on page 23.
3.Open the file that you want to print.
4.Follow the steps for your operating system.
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							Windows users
a.Select File, and then select Print.
b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A630 series is the selected printer.
c. Click Properties or Preferences.
NOTE:The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on
the software program you are using.
Mac users
a. Choose File, and then choose Print.
b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A630 series is the selected printer.
c. Choose the Printer Features pane.
5.In the Paper Type drop-down list, and then select Other Plain.
6.Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK (Windows) or Print
(Mac OS).
HP Photosmart software
The Photosmart Essential software (Windows only) available for download lets you
organize, view, edit, share, and print digital images, as well as create special projects.
To download HP Photosmart software (Windows only)
▲Select Start > All Programs >HP > HP Photosmart A630 series > HP Photosmart
Essential Software Website, and then follow the online instructions.
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