HP PhotoSmart D5163 User Manual

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5Print on CDs and DVDs
In addition to printing on paper, your HP Photosmart D5100 series printer also allows
you to print on CDs and DVDs. You can design and create a custom label for your CD
or DVD using the HP Phototsmart Premier Software on a Windows computer or the HP
Photosmart Studio on a Mac. You can then print the label on your printable CD or DVD
media.
TipIt is recommended that you write your data to the CD or DVD before printing
the label on it.
Create and print CD/DVD labels
Read through...

CautionBefore you load the media on the CD/DVD tray, ensure that your printer
has approximately 10 cm (4 inches) clearance behind it.
Load the CD/DVD holder
➔
Securely snap the media on the CD/DVD holder that came with your printer. Ensure
that the printable surface is facing up.
NoteIf you are using a smaller-sized media, flip over the CD/DVD holder
ring as shown in figure I.
Load the CD/DVD tray
1. Pull down the CD/DVD tray.
2. Insert the CD/DVD holder into the CD/DVD tray until the arrows on the tray...

Remove the CD/DVD holder
1. Carefully remove the CD/DVD holder from the CD/DVD tray.
2. Close the CD/DVD tray.
NoteOther printing jobs are implemented only after the CD/DVD tray is
closed.
3. Remove the media from the CD/DVD holder.
TipAllow sufficient time for the printed surface to dry before removing the
media from the CD/DVD holder.
CautionDo not touch the printed surface while removing the media from
the CD/DVD holder.
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6Care and maintenance
The HP Photosmart D5100 series printer requires very little maintenance. Follow the
guidelines in this chapter to extend the life span of the printer and printing supplies, and
to ensure that the photos you print are always of the highest quality.
Cleaning and maintaining the printer
Keep the printer and print cartridges clean and well-maintained using the simple
procedures in this section.
Cleaning the exterior of the printer
To clean the exterior of the printer
1. Turn off the...

To clean the print cartridge contacts
1. Gather the following items to clean the contacts:
– Distilled water (tap water may contain contaminants that can damage the print
cartridge)
– Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that will not stick to the print
cartridge
2. Open the main cover of the printer.
3. Remove the print cartridge and place it on a piece of paper with the ink nozzle plate
facing up. Be careful not to touch the copper-colored contacts or the ink nozzle plate
with your fingers....

Downloading the software (Mac)
NoteMake sure you are connected to the Internet before you use
HP Photosmart Updater.
1. From the Finder, choose Go > Applications.
2. Choose Hewlett-Packard > Photosmart > HP Photosmart Updater.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to check for software updates.
If you are behind a firewall, you need to enter the proxy server information in the
updater.
Storing the printer and print cartridges
Protect the printer and print cartridges by storing them properly when you are...

Storing photo paper
●Store the photo paper in its original packaging or in a resealable plastic bag.
●Store the packaged photo paper on a flat, cool, and dry surface.
●Return unused photo paper to its original packaging or in a resealable plastic bag.
Paper left in the printer or exposed to the environment may curl or yellow.
Handling photo paper
●Always hold photo paper by the edges to avoid fingerprints.
●If the photo paper has curled edges, place it in its plastic storage bag and gently
bend it in the...

7Troubleshooting
The HP Photosmart D5100 series printer is designed to be reliable and easy to use. This
chapter answers frequently asked questions about using the printer. It contains
information about the following topics:
●Printer hardware problems
●Printing problems
●CD/DVD printing problems
●Bluetooth printing problems
●Printer screen status indicators
For troubleshooting information about software installation, see the Quick Start booklet
that came with the printer. For troubleshooting information...