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    							6 Print from a computer
    This section describes how to print photos when the HP Photosmart A640 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:
    •
    Printer software
    •
    Transfer photos to a computer
    •
    Enhance your photos
    •
    Change the print settings for the print job
    •
    Print photos
    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.
    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 A640 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 A640 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 or
    print photos from a connected computer. For more information, see 
    Software
    installation.
    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-ph oto 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 fi les from a memory card
    1. Insert a memory card th at 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 A640 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 A640 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 sett ings, 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 A640 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 A640 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
    • 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 prin t 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 A640 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 A640 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 A640 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 A640 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:
    •
    Print borderless photos
    •
    Print photos with a border
    •
    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 .
    • 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 .
    To print a borderless photo
    1. Verify that the prin ter is turned on.
    2. Load appropriate paper for current print job. For more information, see 
    Load your
    paper .
    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 A640 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 A640 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 .
    • 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 .
    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 .
    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 A640 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 A640 series  is the selected printer.
    c . Choose the  Printer Features  pane.
    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).
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    							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.
    • 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 .
    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 prin ter is turned on.
    2. Load appropriate paper for current print job. For more information, see 
    Load your
    paper .
    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 A640 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 A640 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.
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    							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 .
    • 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 .
    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 A640 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 A640 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).
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