HP PhotoSmart Premium C309g User Manual

Control panel features
Figure 2-1 Control panel features
1Home: Returns to the Homescreen (the default screen when you turn on the product).
2Directional keys: Allow you to navigate through photos and menu options. Touch the right
arrow button to access the secondary Home screen.
3Back: Returns to the previous screen on the display.
4Copy: Opens the Copy menu where you can select a copy type or change the copy settings.
5Scan: Opens the Scan To menu where you can select a destination for your scan....

3 How do I?
This section contains links to commonly performed tasks, such as printing photos,
scanning, and making copies.
•“Print photos from a memory card or USBstorage device” on page 21
•“Print a creative project” on page 28
•“Scan to a computer” on page 39
•“Scan to a memory card or USB storagedevice” on page 40
•“Save photos” on page 53
•“Load media” on page 13
•“Replace the cartridges” on page 72
•“Copy text or mixed documents”on page 45
•“Reprint photos” on page 51
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4 Paper basics
You can load many different types and sizes of paper in the HP Photosmart, including
letter or A4 paper, photo paper, transparencies, and envelopes.
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...

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Recommended papers for printing
If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers that are specifically
designed for the type of project you are printing.
Depending on your country/region, some of these papers might not be available.
HP Advanced Photo Paper
This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling without smudging.
It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity. Your...

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.
HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film
HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film makes your color presentations vivid and even
more impressive. This film is easy to use and handle, and dries quickly without smudging.
HP Photo Value Pack
HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP Advanced
Photo Paper to save you time...

b. Load paper.
 Insert stack of photo paper into photo tray with short edge forward and print
side down.
 Slide stack of paper forward until it stops.
NOTE:If the photo paper you are using has perforated tabs, load photo
paper so that tabs are closest to you.
 Slide paper-width guide inward until it stops at edge of paper.
c. Lower photo tray lid.
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Load A4 or 8.5 x 11 inch paper
a. Raise output tray.
 Raise and hold output tray in open position.
 Slide paper-width guide outwards.
 Remove all paper from the main input tray.
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...

NOTE:When you use legal-size paper, leave the paper catch closed.
Load envelopes
a. Raise output tray.
 Raise and hold output tray in open position.
 Slide paper-width guide outwards.
 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.
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c. Lower output tray.
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Related topics
“Information on paper” on page 17
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...