Page 5 - Contents
Contents 1 Welcome ................................................................................................................3 Printer parts ...........................................................................................................4Available accessories ..........................
Page 7 - Welcome
1 Welcome Thank you for purchasing an HP Photosmart 370 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 8 - Printer parts
After you have installed the HP Photosmart printer software on your computer, youcan view the onscreen Help: ● Windows PC : From the Start menu, select Programs (in Windows XP, select All Programs ) > HP > Photosmart 320, 370, 7400, 7800, 8100, 8400, 8700 series > Photosmart Help . ● Macint...
Page 11 - Available accessories
Internal battery compartment 1 Cover of the battery compartment Open this cover on the bottom of theprinter to insert the optional HPPhotosmart Internal Battery. 2 HP Photosmart Internal Battery (Model number: Q5599A)A fully-charged battery has sufficientcharge to print approximately 75 photos.You m...
Page 12 - 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.(Model: Q3448A) HP Photosmart Carrying Case forCompact Printers The...
Page 19 - Getting ready to print; Loading paper; Choosing the right paper; Loading your paper
2 Getting ready to print Before you can begin printing, there are three easy procedures you need to becomefamiliar with: ● Loading paper ● Inserting print cartridges ● Inserting memory cards You must load paper and insert a print cartridge before inserting a memory card. Loading paper Learn how to c...
Page 20 - Inserting print cartridges
Paper type How to load 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6inch) photo paperIndex cardsL-size cardsHagaki cards 1 Open the In tray andpull out the In trayextender. 2 Load up to 20 sheetsof paper with the printside or glossy sidefacing towards you. Ifyou are using tabbedpaper, insert it so thetabbed end feeds inlast. 3...
Page 23 - Supported file formats
When you are not using a print cartridge Whenever you remove a print cartridgefrom the printer, store it in a printcartridge protector. The cartridgeprotector keeps the ink from drying out.Storing the cartridge improperly cancause the cartridge to malfunction.In some countries/regions the cartridgep...
Page 27 - Printing without a computer; Getting your photos from camera to printer
3 Printing without a computer The HP Photosmart lets you print amazing photos without even going near acomputer. After setting up the printer using the instructions in the HP Photosmart 370series Setup Guide refer to these steps for start-to-finish printing. Getting your photos from camera to printe...
Page 28 - Deciding which photos to print
Use these steps for start-to-finish printing in minutes! Step 5 Select photos to printSee Selecting photos to print . Step 6 Get creative!See Getting creative . Step 7 Improve the quality of your photosSee Improving the quality of your photos . Step 8 Print your photosSee Printing your photos . Deci...
Page 29 - Selecting photos to print
To view photos on the screen Do this In a continuous slide show 1 Press Menu . 2 Select Tools , then press OK . 3 Select Slide Show , then press OK . Press OK to pause or resume a slide show. Press Cancel to stop the slide show. Print a photo index A photo index shows thumbnail viewsand index number...
Page 30 - Getting creative
If you want to… Do this 6 Press Select Photos or until the last photo you want to printappears, then press OK . 7 Press Print . Getting creative The printer provides a variety of tools and effects that let you use your photos increative ways. The settings do not change your original photo. They only...
Page 31 - Improving the quality of your photos
Things to try Do this 5 Use the Select Photos arrows to highlight the color effect you want touse, then press OK . The photo appears on the printerscreen with the selected color effectapplied. The effect does not changeyour original photo. It only affectsprinting. Add the date and time to your print...
Page 32 - Printing your photos; Selecting a layout
Problem and solution How to do it Video enhancement Improve the quality of printed videoclips. Print times can be slower whenthe preference is turned on. 2 Select Preferences , then press OK . 3 Select Video Enhancement , then press OK . 4 Use the Select Photos arrows to highlight On , then press OK...
Page 33 - Selecting a print method
Print quality reverts to Best after the next print job. Selecting a print method The HP Photosmart 370 series printer lets you print from a memory card or directlyfrom a digital camera. Print from Do this Memory card Print digital photos that are stored on amemory card. The photos can beunmarked or ...
Page 35 - Getting connected; Connecting to other devices
4 Getting connected Use the printer to stay connected to other devices and to family and friends. 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 le...
Page 36 - Connecting through HP Instant Share
Connecting through HP Instant Share Use HP Instant Share to share photos with friends and relatives using e-mail, onlinealbums, or an online photo finishing service. The printer must be connected through aUSB cable to a computer with Internet access and have all the HP software installed.If you try ...
Page 37 - Cleaning and maintaining the printer; Cleaning the outside of the printer; Automatically cleaning the print cartridge
5 Maintaining and transporting the printer The HP Photosmart 370 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 38 - Printing a test page; Aligning the print cartridge
Note If the cartridge or printer has been recently dropped, you may also see whitestreaks or missing colors in your prints. This problem is temporary and clearsup within 24 hours. Printing a test page You can print a test page to check the condition of the printer, see its serial number,check the pr...
Page 39 - 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 40 - 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 43 - Troubleshooting; Printer hardware problems
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 ● Bluetoo...
Page 46 - Printing problems
The optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery low-power warning appears. I plugthe optional HP Photosmart Automobile DC Adapter into the printer, but theprinter does not recognize the new power source. ● Before you plug the adapter into the printer, turn the printer off. ● Plug the adapter into the pr...
Page 48 - Bluetooth printing problems
print settings that have been applied to an individual photo by deselecting the photo.For more information, see Selecting photos to print . The printer ejects the paper when preparing to print. Direct sunlight could be interfering with the operation of the automatic paper sensor.Move the printer out...
Page 49 - Error messages
● Bluetooth Security level may be set to High . Change this setting to Low as follows:– Press Menu to display the printer menu. – Select Bluetooth , then press OK . – Select Security level , then press OK . – Select Low , then press OK . ● The Passkey (PIN) that the device with Bluetooth wireless te...
Page 53 - Specifications; System requirements; Printer specifications
7 Specifications This section lists the minimum system requirements for installing the HP Photosmartprinter software, and provides selected printer specifications.For a complete list of printer specifications and system requirements, see theonscreen Help. For information about viewing the onscreen H...
Page 57 - Customer Care; Customer Care by phone
8 Customer Care If you have a problem, follow these steps:1 Check the documentation that came with the printer.– Setup Guide : The HP Photosmart 370 series Setup Guide explains how to set up the printer and print your first photo. – User's Guide : The HP Photosmart 370 series User's Guide is the boo...
Page 58 - Placing a call
www.hp.com/support Australia Brasil (fora da grande São Paulo) Brasil (dentro da grande São Paulo) 800 171 Canada Caribbean Central America Chile Columbia Costa Rica Česká republik a Ecuador (Andinatel) Ecuador (Pacifitel) Guatemala Magyarország India Indonesia 13 10 47 (800) 474-6836 1-800-711-2884...
Page 63 - Index
Index Symbols/Numerics 9–up view 24 A accessories 7, 36aligning print cartridges 17, 34alignment page 34antique coloration 26automobile adapter 8, 36 B batteries compartment 7digital camera 29model 7 black-and-white photos 16Bluetooth connecting to printer 31device name 45menu settings 8troubleshoot...