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							e. Touch up arrow to increase number of copies.
f.Touch Print.
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							10 Save photos
•Save photos to your computer
•Back up photos to a USB storage device
Save photos to your computer
To save photos
1.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 (adapteroptional), or Memory Stick Micro (adapter required)
2MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMC Plus, Secure MultiMedia Card, MMC Mobile (RS-MMC;
adapter required), Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital Mini (adapter required), Secure
Digital High Capacity (SDHC), TransFlash MicroSD Card (adapter required), or xD-Picture
card and FAT-12,FAT-16,FAT-32,HFS+
3Front USB port/Pictbridge: For digital cameras and removable drives
2.Connect to computer.
3.Save photos.
a. Touch Save.
b. Follow onscreen prompts on computer to save photos to computer.
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							Back up photos to a USB storage device
To back up photos
1.Insert memory device.
a. Insert a memory card into appropriate slot on product.
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 required)
2MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMC Plus, Secure MultiMedia Card, MMC Mobile (RS-MMC;
adapter required), Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital Mini (adapter required), Secure
Digital High Capacity (SDHC), TransFlash MicroSD Card (adapter required), or xD-
Picture card and FAT-12,FAT-16,FAT-32,HFS+
3Front USB port/Pictbridge: For digital cameras and removable drives
b. When photo light stops flashing, connect a storage device to the front USB port.
2.Save photos.
▲Touch OK when prompted to back up card.
3.Remove memory device.
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							11 Maintain the HP Photosmart
•Check the estimated ink levels
•Order ink supplies
•Replace the cartridges
•Cartridge warranty information
•Print and evaluate a print quality report
Check the estimated ink levels
You can easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you might need to
replace a cartridge. The ink supply level shows an estimate of the amount of ink remaining
in the cartridges.
NOTE:If you have installed a refilled or remanufactured cartridge, or a cartridge that
has been used in another printer, the ink level indicator might be inaccurate or
unavailable.
NOTE:Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes
only. When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement
cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. You do not have to replace the
cartridges until the print quality is unacceptable.
NOTE:Ink from the cartridges is used in the printing process in a number of different
ways, including in the initialization process, which prepares the product and cartridges
for printing, and in printhead servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing
smoothly. In addition, some residual ink is left in the cartridge after it is used. For more
information, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage.
To check the ink levels from the control panel
1.On the Home screen, touch the right arrow to view more options.
2.Touch Ink.
The HP Photosmart displays a gauge that shows the estimated ink levels of all
cartridges installed.
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							To check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software
1.In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to Print Settings, and then click
Printer Toolbox.
NOTE:You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog
box. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Features tab, and then click the
Printer Services button.
The Printer Toolbox appears.
2.Click the Estimated Ink Level tab.
The estimated ink levels for the ink cartridges appear.
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Order ink supplies
To learn which HP supplies work with your product, order supplies online, or create a
printable shopping list, open HP Solution Center, and select the online shopping feature.
Cartridge information and links to online shopping also appear on ink alert messages. In
addition, you can find cartridge information and order online by visiting www.hp.com/buy/
supplies.
NOTE:Ordering cartridges online is not supported in all countries/regions. If it is not
supported in your country/region, contact a local HP reseller for information about
purchasing cartridges.
Replace the cartridges
To replace the cartridges
1.Check that power is on.
2.Remove cartridge.
a. Open cartridge access door.
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							Wait for print carriage to move to center of product.
b. Press tab on cartridge, then remove it from slot.
3.Insert new cartridge.
a. Remove cartridge from packaging.
b. Twist orange cap to snap it off. A forceful twist may be required to remove cap.
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							c. Match color icons, then slide cartridge into slot until it clicks into place.
d. Close cartridge door.
4.Align cartridges.
a. When prompted, touch OK to print cartridge alignment page.
b. Load page print side down on right front corner of glass, and then touch OK to
scan page.
c. Remove alignment page and recycle or discard it.
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Cartridge warranty information
The HP cartridge warranty is applicable when the product is used in its designated HP
printing device. This warranty does not cover HP ink products that have been refilled,
remanufactured, refurbished, misused, or tampered with.
During the warranty period the product is covered as long as the HP ink is not depleted
and the end of warranty date has not been reached. The end of warranty date, in YYYY/
MM/DD format, may be found on the product as indicated:
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							For a copy of the HP Limited Warranty Statement, see the printed documentation that
came with the product.
Print and evaluate a print quality report
Print quality issues can occur for a variety of reasons. You might be using the wrong
software settings or printing a poor quality source file, or there might be a problem with
the printing system in the HP Photosmart. If you are unhappy with the quality of your
prints, you can print a print quality report to help you determine if the printing system is
working properly.
To print a print quality report
1.Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the input tray.
2.On the Home screen, touch the right arrow to view more options.
3.Touch Setup.
4.Touch Tools.
5.Touch Print Quality Report.
The product prints a print quality report that you can use to diagnose print quality
issues.
To evaluate the print quality report
1.Check the ink levels shown on the page. If a cartridge shows very low ink levels and
you find the print quality unacceptable, consider replacing that ink cartridge. Print
quality typically deteriorates as cartridges run out of ink.
NOTE:If the print quality report is not legible, you can check the estimated ink
levels from the control panel or HP Photosmart Software.
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							NOTE:Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning
purposes only. When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a
replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. You do not need
to replace the ink cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable.
2.Look at the color bars in the middle of the page. The bars should be solid, have sharp
edges, and extend with uniform color all the way across the page.
Figure 11-1 Color bars - expected result
• If any of the color bars are irregularly streaked, lighter on one side, or contain one
or more streaks of a different color, refer to the following steps.
Figure 11-2 Color bars - irregularly streaked or faded bar (top bar)
Figure 11-3 Color bars - color mixing (yellow bar contains magenta streaks)
◦Check the estimated ink levels in the cartridges.
◦Check if the cartridge corresponding to the streaked bar has the orange tab
removed.
◦Reinstall the cartridge and make sure all of the cartridges are properly
installed.
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							◦Clean the printhead, and then print this diagnostic page again.
◦If cleaning the printhead does not solve this print quality issue, replace the
cartridge corresponding to the streaked bar.
NOTE:If replacing the cartridge does not solve this print quality issue,
contact HP support for service.
• If any of the color bars show regular white streaks, refer to the following steps.
◦If line 11 on the diagnostic page reads PHA TTOE = 0, align the printer.
◦If line 11 on the diagnostic page shows a different value or aligning does not
help, clean the printhead.
NOTE:If cleaning the printhead does not solve this print quality issue,
contact HP support for service.
3.Look at the large text above the alignment pattern. The type should be sharp and
clear.
Figure 11-4 Sample text area - expected result
• If the type is jagged, align the printer, and then print this diagnostic page again.
Figure 11-5 Sample text area - jagged text
• If the text is uneven and ragged at one end, clean the printhead, and then print
this diagnostic page again. If this occurs right after a new cartridge is installed,
the automatic device servicing routines may solve the problem in a day or so.
Figure 11-6 Sample text area - uneven ink distribution
• If the text is smeared, check if the paper is curled, clean the printhead, and then
print this diagnostic page again.
Figure 11-7 Sample text area - streaks or smears
4.Look at the alignment pattern above the color bars. The lines should be straight and
sharp.
Figure 11-8 Alignment pattern - expected result
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