HP PhotoSmart D5163 User Manual

							Memory cardHow to insert the memory card
CompactFlash●Front label faces up, and if the label has an arrow, the arrow points
toward the printer
●Edge with metal pinholes goes into the printer first
Memory Stick●Angled corner is on the left
●Metal contacts face down
●If you are using a Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo
card, attach the adapter that came with the card before you insert
the card into the printer
Microdrive●Front label faces up, and if the label has an arrow, the arrow points
toward the printer
●Edge with metal pinholes goes into the printer first
MultiMediaCard●Angled corner is on the right
●Metal contacts face down
Secure Digital●Angled corner is on the right
●Metal contacts face down
xD-Picture Card●Curved side of card points toward you
●Metal contacts face down
Supported file formats
The printer can recognize and print JPEG and uncompressed TIFF files directly from the
memory card. If your digital camera saves photos in other file formats, save the files to
your computer and print them using a software application. For more information, see
the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help.
Change the default paper size
Use the Toolbox to change the default paper sizes when printing directly from a memory
card. The default small paper size for printing from the photo tray is 10 x 15 cm
(4 x 6 inch), and the default large paper size for printing is 21.6 x 28.0 cm (8.5 x 11 inch).
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							2Get ready to print
This section includes the following topics:
●Loading paper
●Using print cartridges
Load paper
For better quality, choose the right paper and load it correctly in the main tray or photo
tray.
TipLoad only one type and size of paper at a time. Do not mix paper types or
sizes in the main tray or the photo tray.
Choose the right paper
For a list of available HP paper, or to purchase supplies, go to:
●www.hpshopping.com (U.S.)
●www.hp.com/go/supplies (Europe)
●www.hp.com/jp/supply_inkjet (Japan)
●www.hp.com/paper (Asia/Pacific)
To get the best results from the printer, choose from these high-quality HP photo papers.
To print
Use this paper
High-quality, long-lasting prints and
enlargementsHP Premium Plus photo paper
(Also known as Colorfast photo paper in
some countries/regions.)
Medium- to high-resolution images from
scanners and digital camerasHP Premium photo paper
Instant dry, water and fingerprint-resistant
glossy photosHP Advanced photo paper
Casual and business photosHP Photo paper
HP Everyday photo paper
Text documents, draft versions, test and
alignment pagesHP Multipurpose paper
To keep your paper in good condition for printing:
●Store unused paper in its original packaging or in a plastic bag.
●Keep the paper flat in a cool, dry place. If the corners curl, place the paper in a plastic
bag and gently bend it in the opposite direction until it lies flat.
●Hold photo paper by the edges to avoid smears.
Print from the control panel or a computer
When printing from a computer, the printer supports paper sizes from 7.6 x 12.7 cm to
22 x 61 cm (3 x 5 inch to 8.5 x 14 inch). When printing from the control panel directly,
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							the paper sizes supported include A6, A4, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) with or without a tab,
8.5 x 11 inch, Hagaki, and L-size.
Load the main tray
The main tray supports the following media:
●Letter or A4 paper
●Transparencies
●20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 inch) photo paper
●Envelopes 28.0 cm (11 inches) wide and greater
●7.62 x 13 cm (3 x 5 inch) photo paper
●A6 paper
●L-size cards
●13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) photo paper
●2L-size paper
●10 x 20 cm (4 x 8 inch) photo cards
●B5 paper
●Envelopes smaller than 28.0 cm (11 inches) wide
Follow the steps to load your main tray:
1. Raise the photo tray.
2. Remove any paper that is loaded in the main tray.
3. Slide the paper-width guide to the left until it stops.
4. Load the paper in the main tray with the side to be printed facing down. Slide the
paper in until it stops.
Load envelopes with the flap on the left. Tuck the flaps inside the envelopes to avoid
paper jams.
NoteAlign the paper to the right edge of the tray.
5. Slide the paper-width guide to fit close to the edges of the paper without bending
the paper.
6. Lower the photo tray.
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							Load the photo tray
The photo tray supports the following media:
●10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo paper (with or without tab)
●13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) photo paper
●Index cards
●Hagaki cards
Follow the steps to load the photo tray:
1. Press the output tray latch from below and lift upwards to separate the output tray
from the photo tray.
2. Raise the output tray.
3. Remove any paper that is loaded in the photo tray.
4. Slide the paper-width guide to the left until it stops.
5. Load up to 20 sheets of photo paper into the photo tray with the side to be printed
facing down. Slide the paper in until it stops.
NoteAlign the paper to the right edge of the tray.
6. Slide the paper-width guide to fit close to the edges of the paper without bending
the paper.
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							7. Lower the output tray to its original position. The output tray latch clicks when the
output tray is lowered completely.
8. Press the Photo Tray button on the control panel.
Using print cartridges
Your HP Photosmart D5100 series printer can print color and black-and-white photos.
HP provides different types of print cartridges so you can choose the best cartridges for
your project.
Purchasing replacement print cartridges
When purchasing replacement cartridges, refer to the cartridge numbers that appear on
the back cover of this guide. These cartridge numbers may vary by country/region. You
can also find the cartridge numbers in the printer software.
To find the correct print cartridge numbers for Windows users
1.
Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on the far right of the Windows
®
taskbar and select Launch/Show HP Solution Center.
2. Select Settings, and then select Print Settings > Printer Toolbox.
3. Select the Estimated Ink Levels tab, and then click Print Cartridge Information.
To find the correct print cartridge numbers for Mac users
1. Click HP Photosmart Studio in the Dock.
2. Click Devices in the Studio toolbar.
3. From the Information and Settings pop-up menu, choose Maintain Printer and
then click Launch Utility.
4. In the Configuration Settings list, click Supply Info.
Print cartridge tips
HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to-life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance resulting
in vivid colors that last for generations! HP Vivera Inks are specially-formulated and
scientifically tested for quality, purity, and fade resistance.
For best print quality, HP recommends that you install all retail print cartridges before the
install-by date stamped on the box.
For optimal printing results, HP recommends using only genuine HP print cartridges.
Genuine HP print cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers to help you easily
produce great results, time after time.
NoteHP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-HP ink. Printer service
or repairs required as a result of printer failure or damage attributable to the use
of non-HP ink will not be covered under warranty.
CautionTo prevent ink loss or spillage: leave the print cartridges installed while
transporting the printer, and avoid leaving used print cartridge(s) out of the printer
for extended lengths of time.
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							Inserting and replacing the print cartridges
To prepare the printer and cartridges
1. Make sure the power is on.
2. Raise the main cover of the printer.
3. Remove the pink tape from the cartridges.
NoteDo not touch the ink nozzles or the copper-colored contacts, and do not
re-tape the cartridges.
To insert the cartridges
1. If you are replacing an HP Black, HP Photo, or HP Gray Photo cartridge, push down
and pull outward on the cartridge in the right stall to remove it.
2. Hold the new cartridge with the label on top. Slide the cartridge at a slight upward
angle into the right stall so the copper-colored contacts go in first. Gently push the
cartridge until it snaps into place.
CautionTo avoid print carriage jams, make sure the print cartridge snaps
securely into place as you insert it.
3. Repeat the previous steps to install the HP Tri-color cartridge in the left stall.
4. Lower the main cover.
Aligning the print cartridges for maximum results
It is important to align the print cartridges whenever you install or replace a print cartridge.
Aligning the print cartridges allows them to perform with maximum results in print speed
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							and quality. The HP Photosmart D5100 series printer automatically aligns the print
cartridges every time you insert or replace a print cartridge.
NoteWhen you insert or replace a print cartridge, the printer makes noise for a
few seconds. This is normal. The printer is aligning the cartridges.
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							3Print without a computer
The HP Photosmart D5100 series lets you print high-quality photos without even turning
on a computer. After setting up the printer using the instructions in the HP Photosmart
D5100 series Quick Start booklet, refer to these steps for start-to-finish printing.
Once you have set up the printer, you can print from any of the following:
●Memory card
●PictBridge-compatible digital camera
●Bluetooth device
●iPod (with photos stored in it)
Getting connected
This printer offers several ways of connecting to computers or other devices. Each
connection type lets you do different things.
Connection type and what you need
This lets you...
Memory cards
A compatible digital camera memory card.
Insert the memory card into the
appropriate memory card slot on the front
of the printer.●Print directly from a memory card to
the printer. See Print from a memory
card.
●Print a photo index of photos on a
memory card directly from the printer
control panel.
PictBridge
A PictBridge-compatible digital camera
and a USB cable.
Connect the camera to the camera port on
the front of the printer.Print directly from a PictBridge-compatible
digital camera to the printer. For more
information, see Printing photos from a
digital camera and the camera
documentation.
Bluetooth
An optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer
adapter.
Connect the HP Bluetooth wireless printer
adapter to the camera port on the front of
the printer.Print from any device with Bluetooth
wireless technology to the printer.
iPod
An iPod and the USB cable that came with
it.
Connect the iPod to the camera port on
the front of the printer.Print directly from an iPod (with photos
stored in it) to the printer. For more
information, see Print photos from an
iPod.
Print from a memory card
You can print photos from a memory card by inserting the card into the printer and using
the printer control panel to select and print photos. You can also print camera-selected
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