Page 3 - HP Photosmart 330 series; HP Photosmart 330 series User's Guide
HP Photosmart 330 series HP Photosmart 330 series User's Guide
Page 5 - Environmental statements
Environmental statements Hewlett-Packard Company iscommitted to providing qualityproducts in an environmentally soundmanner. Protecting the environment This printer has been designed withseveral attributes to minimize impacton our environment. For moreinformation, go to HP's Commitmentto the Environ...
Page 7 - Contents
Contents 1 Welcome ................................................................................................................3 Finding more information .......................................................................................3Printer parts ...........................................
Page 9 - Welcome; Finding more information; Setup Guide; HP Photosmart Printer Help
1 Welcome Thank you for purchasing an HP Photosmart 330 series printer! With your new,compact photo printer you can easily print beautiful photos with or without a computer.This guide explains how to print photos from the printer without connecting it to acomputer. To learn how to print from your co...
Page 10 - Printer parts; Front of printer; Inside front of printer
Printer parts Front of printer 1 Control panel : Control the basic functions of the printer from here. 2 Out tray (closed) : Open this to print, insert a memory card, connect a compatible digital camera, connect an HP iPod, or access the print cartridge area. Inside front of printer 1 In tray : Load...
Page 11 - Rear of printer; Indicator lights
Rear of printer 1 USB port : Use this port to connect the printer to a computer or to an HP direct-printing digital camera. 2 Power cord connection : Connect the power cord here. Indicator lights 1 On light : This light is solid green when the printer is on. It is green and flashing when the printer...
Page 12 - Control panel
Control panel 1 On : Press to turn the printer on or off. 2 Print : Press to print selected photos from a memory card. 3 Delete : Press to delete the currently selected photo from a memory card. 4 Select Photos buttons : Use the arrows to scroll through photos on a memory card or to navigate the pri...
Page 13 - Idle screen; Select Photos screen
Idle screen 1 Battery indicator : Displays the charge level of the HP Photosmart Internal Battery, if installed.A solidly-filled battery icon indicates a fully-charged battery. As the battery is used, thebattery icon indicates the approximate amount of charge by the amount of solid fill.A lightning ...
Page 14 - Internal battery compartment; Available accessories; Accessory name
Internal battery compartment 1 Cover of the battery compartment : Open this cover on the bottom of the printer to insert the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery. 2 HP Photosmart Internal Battery (Model Q5599A): A fully-charged battery has sufficient charge to print approximately 75 photos. You m...
Page 15 - Printer menu; To use the printer menu
Accessory name Description HP Photosmart Automobile DCAdapter The HP Photosmart Automobile DCAdapter lets you plug into yourautomobile for backup power and torecharge an optional HP PhotosmartInternal Battery inserted in the printer. HP Photosmart Carrying Case forCompact Printers The lightweight, d...
Page 19 - Getting ready to print; Loading paper; Choosing the right paper; To print
2 Getting ready to print Before you can begin printing, there are three easy procedures you should becomefamiliar with: ● Loading paper (see Loading paper ) ● Inserting print cartridges (see Inserting print cartridges ) ● Inserting a memory card (see Inserting memory cards ) You must load paper and ...
Page 20 - Loading your paper; Paper type; Note; Inserting print cartridges
Loading your paper Paper loading tips: ● You can print photos on photo paper, index cards, L-size cards, or Hagaki cards. ● Before loading paper, slide out the paper-width guide to make room for the paper. ● Load only one type and size of paper at a time. Do not mix paper types or sizes inthe In tra...
Page 21 - Caution; Insert or replace the print cartridge
For optimum printing results, HP recommends using only genuine HP print cartridges.Genuine HP print cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers to help youeasily produce great results, time after time. Use the best print cartridge for the job To print… Insert this print cartridge in thecartr...
Page 22 - Insert the cartridge; Align the cartridge; When you are not using a print cartridge
Insert the cartridge 1. If you are replacing a cartridge,push down and pull outward on thecartridge in the cradle to remove it. 2. Hold the replacement cartridge withthe label on top. Slide the cartridgeat a slight upward angle into thecradle so the copper-coloredcontacts go in first. Push thecartri...
Page 23 - Inserting memory cards; Supported file formats; Caution 1
In some countries/regions the cartridgeprotector is not included with the printer,but comes with the HP Gray Photocartridge that can be purchasedseparately. In other countries/regions,the protector is included with the printer. ➔ To insert a cartridge into thecartridge protector, slide thecartridge ...
Page 27 - Printing without a computer; Getting your photos from camera to printer
3 Printing without a computer The HP Photosmart 330 series printer lets you print amazing photos without evengoing near a computer. After setting up the printer using the instructions that came inthe box with the printer, refer to these steps for start-to-finish printing. Getting your photos from ca...
Page 28 - Deciding which photos to print; Do this; Using a photo index; Selecting photos to print
Step 5 Improve the quality of your photos.See Improving the quality of your photos . Step 6 Select photos to print.See Selecting photos to print . Step 7 Print your photos.See Printing your photos . Deciding which photos to print You can decide which photos to print from a memory card by viewing the...
Page 30 - Print photos in panoramic mode; Stitch photos together
If you want to… Do this Note 1 The image resolution in video clips is typically lower than that ofdigital photos; therefore, you maynotice that the print quality of yourvideo clip frames is lower than the printquality of your photos. Note 2 Not all video file formats are supported by this printer. F...
Page 31 - Improving the quality of your photos
If you want to… Do this ...or select any photo to print inpanoramic mode 8. Insert a memory card that containsone or more photos you want toprint in panoramic mode. A cropbox on the printer screen shows theportion of the displayed photo to beprinted (3:1 aspect ratio). Thehigher the original resolut...
Page 32 - Printing your photos; Selecting a layout; Setting print quality; To change the print quality to Normal
Problem and solution How to do it Blurred photos SmartFocus Sharpen blurred photos. It is turned onby default. Use these instructions to turnit on if it is currently off. This preferenceaffects all printed photos. 1. Remove any memory cards, thenpress or . 2. Select Preferences , then press OK . 3. ...
Page 33 - Selecting a print method
2. Select Tools , then press OK . 3. Select Print Quality , then press OK . 4. Select Normal , then press OK . Print quality reverts to Best after the next print job. Selecting a print method The HP Photosmart 330 series printer lets you print from a memory card, directly froma digital camera, or fr...
Page 34 - HP iPod; To import photos to an HP iPod
To print from a... Do this HP iPod Print photos that are stored in anHP iPod. See Connecting to other devices . Before using the steps below to importand print photos to your HP iPod, makesure your images and your HP iPodmeet the following requirements: ● The images you copy to theHP iPod must be in...
Page 37 - Getting connected; Connection type and what you need; PictBridge; Bluetooth
4 Getting connected Use the printer to stay connected to other devices and people. Connecting to other devices This printer offers several ways of connecting to computers or other devices. Eachconnection type lets you do different things. Connection type and what you need What this lets you do USB ●...
Page 38 - Connecting through HP Instant Share; To use HP Instant Share to send photos
Connection type and what you need What this lets you do If the printer came with this accessory oryou have purchased it separately, seethe accompanying documentation. Formore information on Bluetooth wirelesstechnology and HP, go to www.hp.com/ go/bluetooth . HP iPod An HP iPod and the USB cable tha...
Page 39 - Cleaning and maintaining the printer; Cleaning the outside of the printer; Cleaning the print cartridge
5 Maintaining and transporting the printer The HP Photosmart 330 series printer requires very little maintenance. Follow theguidelines in this chapter to extend the life span of the printer and printing supplies,and to ensure that the photos you print are always of the highest quality. Cleaning and ...
Page 40 - Cleaning the print cartridge contacts; To clean the print cartridge contacts:; Printing a test page; Tools
If you complete all three levels of cleaning using this procedure and you still noticewhite streaks or missing colors on the test page, you may need to clean the printcartridge copper-colored contacts. For more information, see the following section. Note If the cartridge or printer has been recentl...
Page 41 - Aligning the print cartridge
4. Select Print test page , then press OK . 5. Following the directions on the printer screen, load paper so the printer can printa test page. Use plain paper or index cards to conserve photo paper. 6. Press OK to begin printing the test page. The test page contains the following information: Aligni...
Page 42 - Storing the printer and print cartridges; Storing the printer; Storing the print cartridges
– The check marks verify that the print cartridge is installed correctly andfunctioning properly. – If an “x” appears to the left of any of the bars, align the print cartridge again.If the “x” still appears, replace the print cartridge. Storing the printer and print cartridges Protect the printer an...
Page 43 - Maintaining the quality of photo paper; Storing photo paper; Transporting the printer
Follow these tips to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent printquality: ● When you remove a print cartridge from the printer, store it in a print cartridgeprotector to prevent the ink from drying out.In some countries/regions the cartridge protector is not included with the printe...
Page 45 - Troubleshooting; Printer hardware problems; Solution
6 Troubleshooting The HP Photosmart printer is designed to be reliable and easy to use. This sectionanswers frequently asked questions about using the printer and printing without acomputer. It contains information about the following topics: ● Printer hardware problems ● Printing problems . ● Bluet...
Page 47 - not; The printer is plugged in, but it will not turn on.
If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is not installed in the printer, unplug the printer power cord. Wait about 10 seconds, then plug the powercord back in. Turn on the printer.If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed in the printer,unplug the printer power cord if it is...
Page 48 - Printing problems
The optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed in the printer, but it willnot charge. Solution ● Open the battery compartment cover. Remove the battery and reinstall it. Formore information on how to install the battery, see the documentation thatcame with the battery. ● Check that the pri...
Page 49 - On
5. Select On , then press OK . Paper does not feed into the printer correctly. Solution ● Make sure that the paper-width guide fits close to the edge of the paperwithout bending the paper. ● There may be too much paper loaded in the In tray. Remove some paperand try printing again. ● If sheets of ph...
Page 50 - The photo did not print using the printer's default print settings.
The paper jammed while printing. Solution Check the printer screen for instructions. To clear a paper jam, try the following solutions. ● If the paper came part way through the front of the printer, gently pull thepaper towards you to remove it. ● If the paper did not come part way through the front...
Page 51 - Print quality is poor.; The photos I marked for printing in the digital camera do not print.; Bluetooth printing problems
The printer ejects the paper when preparing to print. Solution Direct sunlight could be interfering with the operation of the automatic paper sensor. Move the printer out of direct sunlight. Print quality is poor. Solution ● The print cartridge may be running out of ink. Check the ink-level icon on ...
Page 53 - Error messages
The photo printed with borders. Solution The printing application installed on your device with Bluetooth wireless technology may not support borderless printing. Contact the vendor ofthe device, or go to their support web site to obtain the latest updates for theprinting application. Error messages...
Page 54 - Error message: Cartridge service station is stuck.
Error message: Cartridge is not compatible. Use appropriate HP cartridge. Solution Replace the print cartridge with one that is compatible with the printer. For more information, see Inserting print cartridges . Error message: Print cartridge cradle is stuck. Clear jam then press OK. Solution Follow...
Page 57 - Specifications; System requirements; Component; Category
7 Specifications This section lists the minimum system requirements for installing the HP Photosmartprinter software, and provides selected printer specifications. System requirements Component Windows PC minimum Macintosh minimum Operating system Microsoft ® Windows 98, 2000 Professional, ME,XP Hom...
Page 61 - HP Customer Care; HP Customer Care by phone
8 HP Customer Care Note The name of HP's support services may vary by country/region. If you have a problem, follow these steps:1. Check the documentation that came with the printer.– Setup Guide : The HP Photosmart 330 series printer comes with setup instructions that explain how to set up the prin...
Page 62 - Placing a call; About; Return to HP repair service (North America only)
Western Europe: Customers in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, and theUnited Kingdom should go to www.hp.com/support to access phone support numbers in their country/region. Other countries/regions: See the...
Page 65 - HP printer limited warranty statement
A. Extent of limited warranty 1. Hewlett-Packard (HP) warrants to the end-user customer that the HP products specified above will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the duration specified above, which duration begins on the date of purchase by the customer. 2. For software product...
Page 67 - Index
Index A accessories 8, 37Adaptive Lighting 25aligning print cartridges 15, 35alignment page 35automobile adapter 9, 37 B batteries charge indicator 7model 8 black-and-white photos 15Bluetooth connecting to printer 31troubleshooting 45wireless printer adapter 9 C cameras connecting to printer 31photo...
Page 69 - Regulatory notices
Regulatory notices Hewlett-Packard Company This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ● This device may not cause harmful interference, and ● This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesi...
