HP Photosmart B109A User Manual

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You can load many different types and sizes of paper in the HP Photosmart, including
letter or A4 paper, photo paper, transparencies, and envelopes.
This section contains the following topics:
•“
Recommended papers for photo printing” on page 9
•“
Recommended papers for printing” on page 10
•“
Load media” on page 12
•“
Information on paper” on page 14
Recommended papers for photo printing
If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers that are specifically
designed for the type of project you are printing.
Depending on your country/region, some of these papers might not be available.
HP Advanced Photo Paper
This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling without smudging.
It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity. Your prints have a look and feel
comparable to a store-processed photo. It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5
x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with or without tabs), 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch), and two
finishes - glossy or soft gloss (satin matte). It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.
HP Everyday Photo Paper
Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using paper designed for casual photo
printing. This affordable, photo paper dries quickly for easy handling. Get sharp, crisp
images when you use this paper with any inkjet printer. It is available in semi-gloss finish
in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, and 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with or without
tabs). For longer-lasting photos, it is acid-free.
HP Photo Value Pack
HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP Advanced
Photo Paper to save you time and take the guesswork out of printing affordable
professional photos with your HP Photosmart. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo
Paper have been designed to work together so your photos are long lasting and vivid,
print after print. Great for printing out an entire vacation’s worth of photos or multiple prints
to share.
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.
NOTE:At this time, some portions of the HP Web site are available in English only.
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							Recommended papers for printing
If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers that are specifically
designed for the type of project you are printing.
Depending on your country/region, some of these papers might not be available.
HP Advanced Photo Paper
This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling without smudging.
It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity. Your prints have a look and feel
comparable to a store-processed photo. It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5
x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with or without tabs), 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch), and two
finishes - glossy or soft gloss (satin matte). It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.
HP Everyday Photo Paper
Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using paper designed for casual photo
printing. This affordable, photo paper dries quickly for easy handling. Get sharp, crisp
images when you use this paper with any inkjet printer. It is available in semi-gloss finish
in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, and 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with or without
tabs). For longer-lasting photos, it is acid-free.
HP Brochure Paper or HP Superior Inkjet Paper
These papers are glossy-coated or matte-coated on both sides for two-sided use. They
are the perfect choice for near-photographic reproductions and business graphics for
report covers, special presentations, brochures, mailers, and calendars.
HP Premium Presentation Paper or HP Professional Paper
These papers are heavy two-sided matte papers perfect for presentation, proposals,
reports, and newsletters. They are heavyweight for an impressive look and feel.
HP Bright White Inkjet Paper
HP Bright White Inkjet Paper delivers high-contrast colors and sharp text. It is opaque
enough for two-sided color usage with no show-through, which makes it ideal for
newsletters, reports, and flyers. It features ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder
blacks, and vivid colors.
HP Printing Paper
HP Printing Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. It produces documents that look
and feel more substantial than documents printed on standard multipurpose or copy
paper. It features ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors.
It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.
HP Office Paper
HP Office Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. It is suitable for copies, drafts,
memos, and other everyday documents. It features ColorLok Technology for less
smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors. It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.
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							HP Iron-On Transfers
HP Iron-on Transfers (for color fabrics or for light or white fabrics) are the ideal solution
for creating custom T-shirts from your digital photos.
HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film
HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film makes your color presentations vivid and even
more impressive. This film is easy to use and handle, and dries quickly without smudging.
HP Photo Value Pack
HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP Advanced
Photo Paper to save you time and take the guesswork out of printing affordable
professional photos with your HP Photosmart. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo
Paper have been designed to work together so your photos are long lasting and vivid,
print after print. Great for printing out an entire vacation’s worth of photos or multiple prints
to share.
ColorLok
HP recommends plain papers with the ColorLok logo for printing and copying of everyday
documents. All papers with the ColorLok logo are independently tested to meet high
standards of reliability and print quality, and produce documents with crisp, vivid color,
bolder blacks, and dry faster than ordinary plain papers. Look for papers with the ColorLok
logo in a variety of weights and sizes from major paper manufacturers.
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.
NOTE:At this time, some portions of the HP Web site are available in English only.
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							Load media
1.Do one of the following:
Load small-size paper
a. Lower paper tray.
❑Slide paper-width guide outwards.
b. Load paper.
❑Insert stack of photo paper into paper tray with short edge forward and print
side down.
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							❑Slide stack of paper forward until it stops.
NOTE:If the photo paper you are using has perforated tabs, load photo
paper so that tabs are closest to you.
❑Slide paper-width guide inward until it stops at edge of paper.
Load full-size paper
a. Lower paper tray.
❑Slide paper-width guide outwards.
b. Load paper.
❑Insert stack of paper into paper tray with short edge forward and print side
down.
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							❑Slide stack of paper forward until it stops.
❑Slide paper-width guide inward until it stops at edge of paper.
2.View the animation for this topic.
Related topics
“
Information on paper” on page 14
Information on paper
The HP Photosmart is designed to work well with most paper types. Test a variety of
paper types before buying a large quantity. Find a paper type that works well and is easy
to purchase. HP papers are designed for the best quality results. In addition, follow these
tips:
•Do not use paper that is too thin, that has a slick texture, or that stretches easily. It
can feed incorrectly through the paper path, causing paper jams.
•Store photo media in its original packaging inside a resealable plastic bag on a flat
surface in a cool, dry place. When you are ready to print, remove only the paper you
plan to use immediately. When you have finished printing, return any unused photo
paper to the plastic bag.
•Do not leave unused photo paper in the paper tray. The paper might start to curl,
which might reduce the quality of your printouts. Curled paper can also cause paper
jams.
•Always hold photo paper by the edges. Fingerprints on photo paper can reduce print
quality.
•Do not use paper that is heavily textured. It can cause graphics or text to print
improperly.
•Do not combine different paper types and paper sizes in the paper tray; the entire
stack of paper in the paper tray must be the same size and type.
•For best results, do not allow printed photos to stack up in the paper tray.
•Store printed photos under glass or in a storage book to prevent bleeding over time
from high humidity.
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							5Print
“Print documents” on page 15
“Print photos” on page 16
“Print envelopes” on page 22
“Print on specialty media” on page 23
“Print a Web page” on page 24
Related topics
•“
Load media” on page 12
•“
Recommended papers for photo printing” on page 9
•“
Recommended papers for printing” on page 10
Print documents
Most print settings are automatically handled by the software application. You need to
change the settings manually only when you change print quality, print on specific types
of paper or transparency film, or use special features.
To print from a software application
1.Make sure you have paper loaded in the paper tray.
2.On the File menu in your software application, click Print.
3.Make sure the product is the selected printer.
4.If you need to change settings, click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties,
Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences.
NOTE:When printing a photo, you must select options for the specific photo
paper and photo enhancement.
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							5.Select the appropriate options for your print job by using the features available in the
Advanced, Printing Shortcuts, Features, and Color tabs.
TIP:You can easily select the appropriate options for your print job by choosing
one of the predefined print tasks on the Printing Shortcuts tab. Click a type of
print task in the Printing Shortcuts list. The default settings for that type of print
task are set and summarized on the Printing Shortcuts tab. If necessary, you
can adjust the settings here and save your custom settings as a new printing
shortcut. To save a custom printing shortcut, select the shortcut and click Save
As. To delete a shortcut, select the shortcut and click Delete.
6.Click OK to close the Properties dialog box.
7.Click Print or OK to begin printing.
Related topics
•“
Recommended papers for printing” on page 10
•“
Load media” on page 12
•“
View the print resolution” on page 25
•“
Printing shortcuts” on page 25
•“
Set the default print settings” on page 26
•“
Stop the current job” on page 97
Print photos
•“Print photos saved on your computer” on page 16
•“
Print photos from a memory card” on page 18
Print photos saved on your computer
To print a photo on photo paper
1.Remove all paper from the paper tray.
2.Place the photo paper print side down on the right side of the paper tray.
3.Slide the paper-width guide inward until it stops at the edge of the paper.
4.On the File menu in your software application, click Print.
5.Make sure the product is the selected printer.
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							6.Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties,
Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences.
7.Click the Features tab.
8.In the Basic Options area, from the Paper Type drop-down list, select More. Then,
select the appropriate photo paper type.
9.In the Resizing Options area, from the Size drop-down list, select More. Then, select
the appropriate paper size.
If the paper size and paper type are not compatible, the printer software displays an
alert and allows you to select a different type or size.
10.(Optional) Select the Borderless printing check box if it is not already checked.
If the borderless paper size and paper type are not compatible, the product software
displays an alert and allows you to select a different type or size.
11.In the Basic Options area, select a high print quality, such as Best, from the Print
Quality drop-down list.
NOTE:To achieve the highest dpi resolution, you can use the Maximum dpi
setting with supported types of photo paper. If Maximum dpi is not listed in the
Print quality drop-down list, you can enable it from the Advanced tab. For more
information, see “
Print using Maximum dpi” on page 24.
12.In the HP Real Life Technologies area, click the Photo fix drop-down list and select
from the following options:
•Off: applies no HP Real Life Technologies to the image.
•Basic: enhances low-resolution images; moderately adjusts image sharpness.
13.Click OK to return to the Properties dialog box.
14.Click OK, and then click Print or OK in the Print dialog box.
NOTE:Do not leave unused photo paper in the paper tray. The paper might start to
curl, which could reduce the quality of your printout. For best results, do not allow
printed photos to stack up in the paper tray.
Related topics
•“
Recommended papers for photo printing” on page 9
•“
Load media” on page 12
•“
Print using Maximum dpi” on page 24
•“
View the print resolution” on page 25
•“
Printing shortcuts” on page 25
•“
Set the default print settings” on page 26
•“
Stop the current job” on page 97
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							Print photos from a memory card
1.Do one of the following:
Print photo on small-size paper
a. Load paper.
❑Load up to 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo paper in paper tray.
b. Select project type.
❑Press button next to Photo on Home screen.
❑Press button next to Memory Card Print.
c. Insert memory device.
1Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Select, Memory Stick Magic Gate,
Memory Stick Duo or Pro Duo (adapter optional), Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo (adapter
optional), or Memory Stick Micro (adapter required)
2MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMC Plus, Secure MultiMedia Card, MMC Mobile (RS-MMC;
adapter required), Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital Mini, Secure Digital High
Capacity (SDHC), TransFlash MicroSD Card (adapter required), or xD-Picture card
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