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.
6Snapfish: Opens Snapfish where you can upload, edit, and share your photos. Snapfish
may not be available depending on your country/region.
7Cancel: Stops the current operation.
8Help: Opens the Help Menu on the display where you can select a topic to learn more about
it. From the Home screen, touching Help lists the topics for which help is available. Dependingon the topic you select, the topic will appear on the display or on your computer screen. When
viewing screens other than the Home screen, the Help button provides help applicable to the
current screen.
9Photo: Opens the Photo Menu.
10Ink Supplies: Opens the Estimated Ink Levels screen.
11Setup: Opens the Setup menu where you can change product settings and perform
maintenance functions.
12Quick Forms: Prints a variety of blank forms, such as school paper, music paper, mazes,
and checklists. Quick Forms may be available on the main Home screen depending on yourcountry/region.
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							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 automatic setting,
you can manually set the paper size and type for print and copy jobs.
This section contains the following topics:
•“Recommended papers for photo printing” on page 11
•“Recommended papers for printing” on page 12
•“Load media” on page 13
•“Information on paper” on page 17
Recommended papers for photo 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 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), 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch), and two
finishes - glossy or soft gloss (satin matte). It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.
HP Everyday Photo Paper
Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using paper designed for casual photo
printing. This affordable, photo paper dries quickly for easy handling. Get sharp, crisp
images when you use this paper with any inkjet printer. It is available in semi-gloss finish
in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, and 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with or without
tabs). For longer-lasting photos, it is acid-free.
HP Photo Value Pack
HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP Advanced
Photo Paper to save you time and take the guesswork out of printing affordable
professional photos with your HP Photosmart. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo
Paper have been designed to work together so your photos are long lasting and vivid,
print after print. Great for printing out an entire vacation’s worth of photos or multiple prints
to share.
To order HP papers and other supplies, 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.
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							NOTE:At this time, some portions of the HP Web site are available in English only.
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 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), 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch), and two
finishes - glossy or soft gloss (satin matte). It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.
HP Everyday Photo Paper
Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using paper designed for casual photo
printing. This affordable, photo paper dries quickly for easy handling. Get sharp, crisp
images when you use this paper with any inkjet printer. It is available in semi-gloss finish
in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, and 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with or without
tabs). For longer-lasting photos, it is acid-free.
HP Brochure Paper or HP Superior Inkjet Paper
These papers are 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 or HP Professional Paper
These papers are heavy two-sided matte papers perfect for presentation, proposals,
reports, and newsletters. They are heavyweight for an impressive look and feel.
HP Bright White Inkjet Paper
HP Bright White Inkjet Paper delivers high-contrast 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. It features ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder
blacks, and vivid colors.
HP Printing Paper
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. It features ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors.
It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.
HP Office Paper
HP Office Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. It is suitable for copies, drafts,
memos, and other everyday documents. It features ColorLok Technology for less
smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors. It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.
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							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 and take the guesswork out of printing affordable
professional photos with your HP Photosmart. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo
Paper have been designed to work together so your photos are long lasting and vivid,
print after print. Great for printing out an entire vacation’s worth of photos or multiple prints
to share.
ColorLok
HP recommends plain papers with the ColorLok logo for printing and copying of everyday
documents. All papers with the ColorLok logo are independently tested to meet high
standards of reliability and print quality, and produce documents with crisp, vivid color,
bolder blacks, and dry faster than ordinary plain papers. Look for papers with the ColorLok
logo in a variety of weights and sizes from major paper manufacturers.
To order HP papers and other supplies, 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.
NOTE:At this time, some portions of the HP Web site are available in English only.
Load media
1.Do one of the following:
Load 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) paper
a. Raise photo tray lid.
 Raise photo tray lid and slide paper-width guide outwards.
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							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 paper catch at the end of the tray extender.
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							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.
2.View the animation for this topic.
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 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.
•For best results, do not allow printed photos to stack up in the output tray.
•Store printed photos under glass or in a storage book to prevent bleeding over time
from high humidity.
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