HP Photosmart B109c User Manual

4 Paper basics
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...

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...

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...

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.
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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...