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							photos—photos you marked for printing using a digital camera—directly from a memory
card.
Printing from a memory card is quick and easy, and does not drain the digital camera
batteries. For more information on inserting memory cards, see Insert a memory card.
Insert a memory card
After you have taken pictures with a digital camera, you can remove the memory card
from the camera and insert it into the printer to select and print your photos. The printer
can read the following types of memory cards: CompactFlash, Memory Stick, Microdrive,
MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital, and xD-Picture Card.
CautionUsing any other type of memory card may damage the memory card
and the printer.
Memory card slots
1xD-Picture Card
2Memory Stick
3CompactFlash I and II, Microdrive
4Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Memory card types
Find your memory card in the following table and use the instructions to insert the card
into the printer.
Guidelines:
●Insert only one memory card at a time.
●Gently push the memory card into the printer until it stops. The memory card slot
allows for only a portion of the card to insert into the printer; do not try to force the
memory card all the way into the printer.
●When the memory card is inserted correctly, the memory card light flashes and then
remains solid green.
Caution 1Inserting the memory card any other way may damage the card and
the printer.
Caution 2Do not pull out a memory card while the memory card light is flashing
green. For more information, see Remove a memory card.
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							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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							To change default paper sizes
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. Click Settings and select Print Settings > Printer Toolbox.
3. Click the Configure Paper Size tab.
4. Select the default paper sizes for small paper and large paper.
Decide which photos to print
Decide which photos to print by first printing a photo index. A photo index shows
thumbnail views and index numbers for all the photos on a memory card (2000
maximum). You will use the index numbers on the printout to indicate which photos you
want to print.
To print a photo index
1. Insert a memory card.
2. Make sure there are a few sheets of plain paper loaded in the main tray.
3. Press Photo Index on the control panel.
Select a photo layout
Press Layout on the printer to select a layout for the photos you want to print. All photos
selected from the printer control panel will print in this layout. The actual size of the prints
will vary according to the size of paper you load in the printer, as shown in the following
table. For a complete list of supported photo sizes, see Printer specifications.
For this layout
Paper sizePhoto size
One photo per sheet4 x 6 inch
10 x 15 cm
5 x 7 inch
8.5 x 11 inch
A4
Hagaki
L4 x 6 inch
10 x 15 cm
5 x 7 inch
8.5 x 11 inch
21.0 x 29.7 cm
10.0 x 14.8 cm
9.0 x 12.7 cm
Three photos per sheet3.5 x 5 inch
4 x 6 inch
5 x 7 inch
8 x 10 inch
8.5 x 11 inch
A6
A4
Hagaki
L1.5 x 2.25 inch
1.75 x 2.625 inch
2.25 x 3.375 inch
3.33 x 5 inch
4 x 6 inch
4.77 x 7.15 cm
10 x 15 cm
4.52 x 6.78 cm
3.96 x 5.94 cm
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							Select photos to print
Using the photo index as a guide, you can select and print photos from the control panel.
NoteOnce your selected photos print, the printer automatically deselects them.
If you want to…
Do this
Select one or more
photos1. Make sure your memory card is inserted in the printer.
NoteInstead of inserting a memory card, you
can also select photos from an iPod that is
connected to the front camera port. For more
information, see Print photos from an iPod.
2. Refer to the photo index you printed and decide which
photo(s) to select for printing. Note their corresponding
index numbers.
3. Press Select Photos 
 or  until the index number of
the first photo you want to print appears on the printer
screen.
TipPress and hold the button to view the
index numbers rapidly.
4. Press OK to select the photo for printing. A check mark
appears next to the number on the printer screen to
indicate your selection.
5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 until you have selected all
the photos you want to print.
NoteTo deselect a photo, press Cancel. To print
multiple copies of the same photo, press OK until
the number of copies you want to print appears
below the check mark.
Select all photos on the
memory card1. Make sure your memory card is inserted in the printer.
2. Press and hold OK for three seconds. The printer
screen briefly displays twelve dashes, and then check
marks appear next to each index number on the
screen.
Deselect the selected
photosTo deselect all selected photos, press and hold OK for
three seconds.
Print your photos
To print photos from a memory card
1. Insert a memory card.
2. Load photo paper in the main tray or photo tray.
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							NoteTo print from the photo tray, press the Photo Tray button on the control
panel. The printer selects the photo tray for the next standalone print job.
3. Select one or more photos. For information on selecting photos, see Select photos
to print.
4. Press Print.
Once the selected photos print, the printer automatically deselects them.
NoteSome digital cameras have a menu feature that allows you to select photos
on a memory card to be printed. The camera-selected photos are listed for printing
in a temporary Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) file. The DPOF file is
automatically deleted after the selected photos have printed.
If you have selected photos using the DPOF feature, dPOF appears on the printer
screen when you insert the memory card. Press Print to print these camera-
selected photos, or press Cancel to deselect them.
Remove a memory card
Wait until the Memory Card light stops flashing and remains solid green, and then gently
pull the memory card to remove it from the printer.
CautionIf the Memory Card light is flashing green, the printer is accessing the
memory card. Do not remove a memory card while it is being accessed because
this may damage the printer or the memory card.
Printing photos from a digital camera
You can print photos by connecting a PictBridge digital camera directly to the camera
port of the printer with a USB cable. If you have a digital camera with Bluetooth wireless
technology, you can insert the optional HP Bluetooth
® wireless printer adapter in the
printer and send photos to the printer wirelessly.
When you print from a digital camera, the printer uses the settings that you selected on
the camera. For more information, see the documentation that came with the camera.
Using a PictBridge camera
The HP Photosmart D5100 series printer prints from a PictBridge camera by directly
connecting the camera to the front USB port of the printer.
NoteSome PictBridge cameras might list the 5 x 7 inch paper size as 2L,
127 x 178 mm, or 13 x 18 cm.
To connect a PictBridge-compatible camera to the printer
1. Set the camera to PictBridge mode, and then select the photos you want to print.
2. Load photo paper in the printer. For information, see Load paper.
3. Connect the PictBridge-compatible digital camera to the camera port on the front
of the printer using the USB cable that came with the camera.
Once the printer recognizes the PictBridge-compatible camera, the selected photos
print automatically.
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							Using a Bluetooth camera
If you have a digital camera with Bluetooth wireless technology, you can purchase the
optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter and print from a camera using a Bluetooth
wireless connection.
To print photos from a Bluetooth camera
1. Load photo paper in the printer. For information, see Load paper.
2. Insert the HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter into the camera port on the front of
the printer.
The light on the adapter will flash when the adapter is ready to receive data.
3. Follow the instructions in the documentation that came with the digital camera to
send photos to the printer.
Print photos from other Bluetooth devices
You can also print from other devices with Bluetooth wireless technology, such as PDAs,
notebook computers, and mobile phones. For more information, see Getting
connected, the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help, and the documentation that came
with the Bluetooth device.
Make the Bluetooth connection
To use Bluetooth connectivity, all devices must have the necessary hardware and
software installed. In addition, an HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter must be
connected to the camera port on the front of the printer. The adapter is available
separately. For more information, see the documentation that came with the adapter.
Print photos from a Bluetooth device
The basic procedure for printing from any Bluetooth device is the same:
To print photos from a Bluetooth device
1. Have the device search for available Bluetooth printers.
2. Select the printer when it appears on the device.
3. Print.
Check the documentation that came with the device for detailed instructions.
Print photos from an iPod
Before using the steps below to import photos to and print photos from your iPod, make
sure your images and your iPod meet the following requirements:
●The images you copy to the iPod must be in JPEG format.
●Make sure the iPod is formatted for Windows (FAT 32 file structure).
iPod defaults to the Windows file structure. To check if your iPod was formatted for
Windows, go to Settings > About on your iPod. If it was formatted in Windows, it
will display Format Windows at the bottom of the screen. If it was not formatted in
Windows, you must connect the iPod to a Windows PC using the USB cable that
came with the iPod and follow the onscreen instructions.
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							NoteiPods that have only been connected to a Macintosh are not
compatible with the printer; however, you can connect the iPod to a Windows
PC to make it compatible. After connecting to a Windows PC, Macintosh
users can still fully synchronize their iPods back to Macintosh and Mac
iTunes and maintain printer support.
To import photos to an iPod
1. Copy photos from a memory card to your iPod using the Belkin Media Reader for
iPod.
2. Verify that photos are on your iPod by selecting Photo Import on the iPod menu.
Photos appear as Rolls.
To print photos from an iPod
1. Connect the iPod to the camera port on the front of the printer using the USB cable
that came with the iPod.
2. Select the photo(s) you want to print and press Print. Once the selected photos print,
the printer automatically deselects them. For more information on selecting and
printing photos, see Select photos to print.
If you are unable to print to the HP Photosmart using your iPod, please contact
HP Customer Care. See HP Support.
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							4Print from a computer
To print from a computer, the printer software must be installed. During software
installation, either HP Photosmart Premier (Windows Full-install users), HP Photosmart
Essential (Windows Express-install users) or the HP Photosmart Studio (Mac) is installed
on your computer, allowing you to organize, share, edit, and print photos.
For more information on installing the software, see the Quick Start Guide. Update the
software regularly to ensure you have the latest features and improvements; for
instructions, see Updating the software.
NoteWindows users: HP Photosmart Premier can only be used on computers
with processors that have Intel® Pentium® III (or equivalent) and higher.
Use creative options in the printer software
Read through these tips on how to open and use HP Photosmart Premier (Windows),
HP Photosmart Essential (Windows), HP Photosmart Studio (Mac), and HP Photosmart
Share.
HP Photosmart Premier (Windows)
HP Photosmart Premier is an easy-to-use software program that gives you everything
you need to have fun with your photos, in addition to basic photo editing and printing.
This software also gives you access to HP Photosmart Share so that you can easily share
your photos. HP Photosmart Premier is only available to Windows users.
Open HP Photosmart Premier (Windows users)
➔
Double-click the HP Photosmart Premier icon on your desktop. If you need help,
see the software help within HP Photosmart Premier.
Explore the many features of HP Photosmart Premier:
●View — View photos in multiple sizes and ways. Easily organize and manage your
photos.
●Edit — Crop your photos and fix photos with red eye. Automatically adjust and
enhance your photos in different sizes and in multiple layouts.
●Print — Print your photos in different sizes and in multiple layouts.
●Share — Send photos to family and friends without the bulky attachments using HP
Photosmart Share, a better way to send e-mail.
●Create — Easily create album pages, cards, calendars, panoramic photos, CD
labels, and more.
●Back-up — Make back-up copies of your photos to store and save.
HP Photosmart Essential (Windows)
HP Photosmart Essential is an easy-to-use software program that gives you basic photo
editing and printing capabilities. This software also gives you access to HP Photosmart
Share so that you can easily share your photos. HP Photosmart Essential is only
available for Windows users.
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							Open HP Photosmart Essential (Windows users)
➔
Double-click the HP Photosmart Essential icon on your desktop. If you need help,
see the software help within HP Photosmart Essential.
Explore the many features of HP Photosmart Essential:
●View — View photos in multiple sizes and ways. Easily organize and manage your
photos.
●Edit — Crop your photos and fix photos with red eye. Automatically adjust and
enhance your photos to make them perfect.
●Print — Print your photos in different sizes and in multiple layouts.
●Share — Send photos to family and friends without the bulky attachments with HP
Photosmart Share, a better way to send e-mail.
HP Photosmart Studio (Mac)
➔
Click the HP Photosmart Studio icon in the Dock.
Explore the many features of the HP Photosmart Mac software that is accessible from
the HP Photosmart Studio:
●Import — Import photos or videos from an HP digital camera.
●View and Manage — View, organize, and manage your photos and videos.
●Edit — Adjust and enhance your images.
●Slideshow — Create an online slideshow of your photos.
●Panorama — Create a single panoramic image from several images.
●Create — Create album pages, cards, labels, posters, banners, and more.
●Print — Print your photos and frames from video in standard sizes or in index sheet
format.
●Share — Send photos to family and friends without the bulky attachments.
●Shop — Order online prints and gifts.
HP Photosmart Share
HP Photosmart Share allows you to send photos to family and friends without bulky e-
mail attachments. The printer must be connected through a USB cable to a computer
with Internet access and have all the HP software installed. For more information, see
the HP Photosmart Premier, HP Photosmart Essential, or HP Photosmart Mac help.
Open HP Photosmart Share (Windows users)
➔
Click the HP Photosmart Share tab within HP Photosmart Premier or
HP Photosmart Essential.
Open HP Photosmart Share (Mac users)
➔
In HP Photosmart Studio, select photos to share, and then click the Share button in
the toolbar.
View photos on your computer screen
When the printer is connected to a computer, you can insert a memory card in the printer
and view the photos on your computer screen. When you insert the memory card, the
HP Photosmart software gives you the option of viewing or saving the photos to the
computer. For information about how to connect the printer to your computer, see the
Quick Start booklet.
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							To view memory card photos onscreen
1. Make sure that you have installed the software from the HP Photosmart D5100
series CD, and that the printer is connected to a computer at the USB port on the
back of the printer.
2. Insert a memory card into the printer. The HP Photosmart software will give you the
option of viewing or saving your photos.
3. Click View to open Photo Viewer and display the first image on the memory card.
4. On the printer control panel, press Select Photos  
 and  to scroll through the
photos on the card.
Save your photos to a computer
When you connect the printer to a computer, you can save your photos from a memory
card to the computer.
To save your photos from a memory card to a computer
1. Make sure that you have installed the software from the HP Photosmart D5100
series CD, and that the printer is connected to a computer at the USB port on the
back of the printer.
2. Insert a memory card into the printer. The HP Photosmart software will give you the
option of viewing or saving your photos.
3. Click Save.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to save photos to the appropriate folder on your
computer.
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