HP Photosmart D5345 User Manual
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4 Computer connectioninformation The HP Photosmart comes equipped with a USB port so you can connect directly to a computer using a USB cable. You can also share the device over an existing home network. This section contains the following topics: • Supported connection types • Use printer sharing Supported connection types DescriptionRecommended number of connected computers for best performanceSupported software featuresSetup instructions USB connectionOne computer connected with a USB cable to the rear USB 2.0 High Speed port on the HP Photosmart.All features are supported.Follow the Setup Guide for detailed instructions. Printer sharingUp to five computers. The host computer must be turned on at all times, or the other computers will not be able to print to the HP Photosmart.All features resident on the host computer are supported. Only print is supported from the other computers.Follow the instructions in “Use printer sharing” on page 11 . Use printer sharing If your computer is on a network, and another computer on the network has an HP Photosmart connected to it by a USB cable, you can print to that printer using printer sharing. The computer directly connected to the HP Photosmart acts as the host for the printer and has full software functionality. The other computer, which is referred to as a client, has access only to the print features. You must perform other functions from the host computer or from the control panel on the HP Photosmart. To enable printer sharing on a Windows computer ▲ Refer to the user guide that came with your computer or see the Windows onscreen Help. Computer connection information 11 Connection
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5 How do I? This section contains links to commonly performed tasks, such as sharing and printing photos and optimizing your print jobs. •“ How do I print up to 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) borderless photos from a memory card?” on page 48 •“ How do I get the best print quality?” on page 30 •“ How do I print on both sides of the paper?” on page 37 •“ How do I print custom labels on printable CD/DVDs?” on page 36 How do I? 13 How do I?
6 Load paper You can load many different types and sizes of paper in the HP Photosmart, including letter or A4 paper, photo paper, transparencies, and envelopes. In addition, the HP Photosmart lets you load and print directly on the surface of specially coated CDs and DVDs. By default, the HP Photosmart is set to detect the size and type of paper you load in the input tray automatically and then adjust its settings to generate the highest quality output for that paper. If you are using special papers, such as photo paper, transparency film, envelopes, or labels, or if you experience poor print quality using the Automatic setting, you can manually set the paper size and type. This section contains the following topics: • Choose papers for printing • Load paper • Load a CD/DVD • Avoid paper jams Choose papers for printing You can use different types and sizes of paper in the HP Photosmart. Review the following recommendations to get the best printing quality. Whenever you change paper types or sizes, remember to change those settings. This section contains the following topics: • Recommended papers for printing • Papers to avoid Recommended papers for printing If you want the best print quality, HP reco mmends using HP papers that are specifically designed for the type of project you are printing. Using paper that is too thin or too thick, paper that has a slick texture, or paper that stretches easily can cause paper jams. Using paper that has a heavy texture or does not accept ink can cause printed images to smear, bleed, or not fill in completely. Depending on your country/region, some of these papers might not be available. HP Premium Plus Photo Paper HP Premium Plus Photo Papers are the best HP photo paper, with image quality and fade resistance superior to store-processed photos. They are ideal for printing your high- resolution images for framing or including in a photo album. These papers are available in several sizes, including 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with or without tabs), 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch), A4, and 8.5 x 11 inch. HP Premium Photo Paper HP Premium Photo Papers are high-quality, glossy-finish or soft gloss-finish photo papers. They look and feel like store-proc essed photos and can be mounted under glass Load paper 15 Load paper
or in an album. These papers are available in several sizes, including 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with or without tabs), 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch), A4, and 8.5 x 11 inch. HP Advanced Photo Paper or HP Photo Paper HP Advanced Photo Paper or HP Photo Paper is a sturdy, glossy photo paper that 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), and 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch). HP Advanced Photo Paper is marked on the nonprinting corners with the following symbol: HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film and HP Premium Plus Inkjet Transparency Film HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film and HP Premium Plus Inkjet Transparency Film make your color presentations vivid and even more impressive . This film is easy to use and handle and dries quickly without smudging. HP Premium Inkjet Paper HP Premium Inkjet Paper is the ultimate coated paper for high-resolution usage. A smooth, matte finish makes it ideal for your highest-quality documents. HP Bright White Inkjet Paper HP Bright White Inkjet Paper delivers high-c ontrast 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. HP Inkjet-Printable CD/DVD Discs HP Inkjet-Printable CD and DVD optical discs are offered in both white and silver matte finishes. Personalize CDs and DVDs with titles, graphics or photos by printing directly on the discs with a optica l disc-capable printer. HP All-in-One Paper or HP Printing Paper • HP All-in-One Paper is specifically designed for HP Photosmart devices. It has an extra bright blue-white shade that produces sharper text and richer colors than ordinary multifunction papers. • 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. 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. Chapter 6 16 Load paper Load paper
HP Premium Photo Cards HP Premium Photo Cards enable you to make your own greeting cards. HP Brochure & Flyer Paper HP Brochure & Flyer Paper (Gloss or Matte) is 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 HP Premium Presentation Paper gives your presentation a quality look and feel. HP CD/DVD Tattoos HP CD/DVD Tattoos allow you to personalize your CDs and DVDs by printing high- quality, low-cost CD or DVD labels. To order genuine HP supplies for the HP Photosmart, 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. Papers to avoid Using paper that is too thin or too thick, paper that has a slick texture, or paper that stretches easily can cause paper jams. Using paper that has a heavy texture or does not accept ink can cause printed images to smear, bleed, or not fill in completely. Papers to avoid for all print jobs • Any size paper other than those listed in “ Technical information” on page 137 or in the printer driver. • Paper with cutouts or perforations (unless specifically designed for use with HP inkjet devices). • Highly textured stock, such as linen. It might not print evenly, and the ink can bleed into these papers. • Extremely smooth, shiny, or coated papers not specifically designed for the HP Photosmart. They can jam the HP Photosmart or repel the ink. • Multi-part forms, such as duplicate and triplicate forms. They can wrinkle or get stuck, and the ink is more likely to smear. • Envelopes with clasps or windows. They can get stuck in the rollers and cause paper jams. • Banner paper. Load paper This section describes the procedure for loading different types and sizes of paper into the HP Photosmart for your printouts. Load paper 17 Load paper
TIP:To help prevent rips, wrinkles, and curled or bent edges, store all paper flat in a resealable bag. If the paper is not stored properly, extreme changes in temperature and humidity might result in curled paper that does not work well in the HP Photosmart. This section contains the following topics: • Load full-size paper • Load up to 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) photo paper • Load postcards, Hagaki, or index cards • Load envelopes • Load other types of paper Load full-size paper You can load many types of letter or A4 paper into the main input tray of the HP Photosmart. To load full-size paper 1. Raise the output tray to load paper into the main input tray. 2. Slide the paper-width guide to its outermost position. 3.Tap a stack of paper on a flat surface to align the edges, and then check the paper for the following: • Make sure it is free of rips, dust, wrinkles, and curled or bent edges. • Make sure all the paper in the stack is the same size and type. Chapter 6 18 Load paper Load paper
4.Insert the stack of paper into the main input tray with the short edge forward and the print side down. Slide the stack of paper forward until it stops. CAUTION: Make sure that the HP Photosmart is idle and silent when you load paper into the main input tray. If the HP Photosmart is servicing the print cartridges or otherwise engaged in a task, the paper stop inside the device might not be in place. You could push the paper too far forward, causing the HP Photosmart to eject blank pages. TIP: If you are using letterhead, insert the top of the page first with the print side down. 5. Slide the paper-width guide inward until it stops at the edge of the paper. Do not overload the main input tray; make sure the stack of paper fits within the main input tray and is no higher than the top of the paper-width guide. 6.Lower the output tray. Pull the output tray extender towards you, as far as it will go. NOTE: When you use legal-size paper, leave the tray extender closed. Related topics •“ Recommended papers for printing” on page 15 •“ Change the print settings for the current job” on page 28 Load up to 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) photo paper You can load up to 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) photo paper into the photo tray of the HP Photosmart. For the best results, use 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) HP Premium Plus Photo Paper or HP Premium Photo Paper. Load paper 19 Load paper