HP Photosmart Premium C309 User Manual

							b. Load paper.
❑Insert stack of paper into main input tray with short edge forward and print side down.
❑Slide stack of paper forward until it stops.
❑Slide paper-width guide inward until it stops at edge of paper.
c. Lower output tray.
❑Lower output tray and pull tray extender towards you, as far as it will go. Flip the paper catch at the end
of the tray extender.
NOTE:When you use legal-size paper, leave the paper catch closed.
Load envelopes
a. Raise output tray.
❑Raise output tray and slide paper-width guide outwards.
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							❑Remove all paper from the main input tray.
b. Load envelopes.
❑Insert one or more envelopes into far-right side of main input tray, with envelope flaps on left and facing
up.
❑Slide stack of envelopes forward until it stops.
❑Slide paper-width guide inward against stack of envelopes until it stops.
c. Lower output tray.
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							Information on paper
The HP Photosmart is designed to work well with most paper types. Test a variety of paper types before buying a
large quantity. Find a paper type that works well and is easy to purchase. HP papers are designed for the best
quality results. In addition, follow these tips:
•Do not use paper that is too thin, that has a slick texture, or that stretches easily. It can feed incorrectly through
the paper path, causing paper jams.
•Store photo media in its original packaging inside a resealable plastic bag on a flat surface in a cool, dry place.
When you are ready to print, remove only the paper you plan to use immediately. When you have finished
printing, return any unused photo paper to the plastic bag.
•Do not leave unused photo paper in the input tray. The paper might start to curl, which might reduce the quality
of your printouts. Curled paper can also cause paper jams.
•Always hold photo paper by the edges. Fingerprints on photo paper can reduce print quality.
•Do not use paper that is heavily textured. It can cause graphics or text to print improperly.
•Do not combine different paper types and paper sizes in the input tray; the entire stack of paper in the input tray
must be the same size and type.
•Store printed photos under glass or in a storage book to prevent bleeding over time from high humidity.
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							5Print
Print documents
Print photos
Print on a CD/DVD
Print a creative project
Print a Web page
Print forms and templates (Quick Forms)
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Recommended papers for photo printing
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Recommended papers for printing
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Recommended printable CD/DVD discs
Print documents
Most print settings are automatically handled by the software application. You need to change the settings manually
only when you change print quality, print on specific types of paper or transparency film, or use special features.
To print from a software application
1.Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray.
2.On the File menu in your software application, click Print.
3.Make sure the product is the selected printer.
4.If you need to change settings, click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup,
Printer, or Preferences.
NOTE:When printing a photo, you must select options for the specific photo paper and photo enhancement.
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							5.Select the appropriate options for your print job by using the features available in the Advanced, Printing
Shortcuts, Features, and Color tabs.
TIP:You can easily select the appropriate options for your print job by choosing one of the predefined print
tasks on the Printing Shortcuts tab. Click a type of print task in the Printing Shortcuts list. The default
settings for that type of print task are set and summarized on the Printing Shortcuts tab. If necessary, you
can adjust the settings here and save your custom settings as a new printing shortcut. To save a custom
printing shortcut, select the shortcut and click Save As. To delete a shortcut, select the shortcut and click
Delete.
6.Click OK to close the Properties dialog box.
7.Click Print or OK to begin printing.
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Recommended papers for printing
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View the print resolution
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Use printing shortcuts
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Set the default print settings
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Stop the current job
Print photos
•Print photos saved on your computer
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Print photos from a memory card or USB storage device
Print photos saved on your computer
To print a borderless image
1.Load up to 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) paper in the photo tray or full-size photo paper in the main input tray.
2.On the File menu in your software application, click Print.
3.Make sure the product is the selected printer.
4.Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup,
Printer, or Preferences.
5.Click the Features tab.
6.In the Size list, click More, and then select the size of photo paper loaded in the photo tray.
If a borderless image can be printed on the specified size, the Borderless check box is enabled.
7.In the Paper Type drop-down list, click More, and then select the appropriate paper type.
NOTE:You cannot print a borderless image if the paper type is set to Plain paper or to a type of paper
other than a photo paper.
8.Select the Borderless check box if it is not already checked.
If the borderless paper size and paper type are not compatible, the product software displays an alert and allows
you to select a different type or size.
9.Click OK, and then click Print or OK in the Print dialog box.
NOTE:Do not leave unused photo paper in the input tray. The paper might start to curl, which could reduce
the quality of your printout. Photo paper should be flat before printing.
To print a photo on photo paper
1.Load up to 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) paper in the photo tray or full-size photo paper in the main input tray.
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							2.On the File menu in your software application, click Print.
3.Make sure the product is the selected printer.
4.Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup,
Printer, or Preferences.
5.Click the Features tab.
6.In the Basic Options area, from the Paper Type drop-down list, select More. Then, select the appropriate photo
paper type.
7.In the Resizing Options area, from the Size drop-down list, select More. Then, select the appropriate paper
size.
If the paper size and paper type are not compatible, the printer software displays an alert and allows you to
select a different type or size.
8.In the Basic Options area, select a high print quality, such as Best, from the Print Quality drop-down list.
NOTE:To achieve the highest dpi resolution, you can use the Maximum dpi setting with supported types
of photo paper. If Maximum dpi is not listed in the Print quality drop-down list, you can enable it from the
Advanced tab. For more information, see 
Print using the maximum dpi.
9.In the HP Real Life Technologies area, click the Photo fix drop-down list and select from the following options:
•Off: applies no HP Real Life Technologies to the image.
•Basic: enhances low-resolution images; moderately adjusts image sharpness.
10.Click OK to return to the Properties dialog box.
11.(Optional) If you want to print the photo in black and white, click the Color tab and select the Print in
grayscale check box. From the drop-down list, select one of the following options:
•High Quality: uses all the available colors to print your photo in grayscale. This creates smooth and natural
shades of gray.
•Black Ink Only: uses black ink to print your photo in grayscale. The gray shading is created by varying
patterns of black dots, which might result in a grainy image.
12.Click OK, and then click Print or OK in the Print dialog box.
NOTE:Do not leave unused photo paper in the input tray. The paper might start to curl, which could reduce
the quality of your printout. Photo paper should be flat before printing.
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Recommended papers for photo printing
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Load media
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Print using the maximum dpi
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View the print resolution
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Use printing shortcuts
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Set the default print settings
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Stop the current job
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							Print photos from a memory card or USB storage device
▲Do one of the following:
Print single photo on small-size paper
a. Load paper.
❑Load up to 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) photo paper in photo tray.
b. Insert memory.
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
3CompactFlash (CF) types I and II
4Front USB port/Pictbridge: For digital cameras and removable drives
c. Select photo.
❑Highlight View & Print and press OK.
❑Highlight photo and press OK.
❑Increase number of copies and press OK.
❑Press OK to preview print job.
d. Print photo.
❑Press Print Photos.
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							Print single photo on full-size paper
a. Load paper.
❑Load full-size paper in the main input tray.
b. Insert memory.
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
3CompactFlash (CF) types I and II
4Front USB port/Pictbridge: For digital cameras and removable drives
c. Select photo.
❑Highlight View & Print and press OK.
❑Highlight photo and press OK.
❑Increase number of copies and press OK.
d. Change page layout.
❑Press OK to preview print job.
❑Press Menu to change print settings.
❑Highlight Layout and press OK.
❑Highlight A4 Borderless and press OK.
❑Press Back.
e. Print photo.
❑Press Print Photos.
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							Print multiple photos on full-size paper
a. Load paper.
❑Load full-size paper in the main input tray.
b. Insert memory.
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
3CompactFlash (CF) types I and II
4Front USB port/Pictbridge: For digital cameras and removable drives
c. Select photo.
❑Highlight View & Print and press OK.
❑Highlight photo and press OK.
❑Increase number of copies and press OK.
d. Change page layout.
❑Press OK to preview print job.
❑Press Menu to change print settings.
❑Highlight Layout and press OK.
❑Highlight 10x15 on A4 and press OK.
❑Press Back.
e. Print photo.
❑Press Print Photos.
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