HP 470 series - Manual

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 > HP Photosmart 470 Series > Photosmart Help . ● Macintosh : Choose Help > Mac Help ...

Inside front of printer 1 In tray : Load paper here. 2 In tray extender : Pull out to support paper. 3 Paper-width guide : Move to width of current paper to position the paper properly. 4 Remote control infrared port : This port is used by the remote control to communicate with the printer. Be sure ...

Printer screen 1 Selection check mark : Indicates a selected photo or album. 2 Keyword/All photos/Mode : Indicates the keyword assigned to the currently selected photos, All photos if the selected photos are not assigned a keyword, or the mode, such as Panoramic mode . 3 Number of photos selected : ...

Video clip 1 Video clip : Displays this icon only when a video clip appears on the printer screen. 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 : ...

Remote control 1 On : Turn the printer on or off. 2 Menu : Access the printer menu. 3 Select Photos arrows : Scroll through photos on a memory card or the printer hard drive, or navigate menus. Press OK to select a photo, menu, or menu option. 4 Zoom : Increase or decrease the zoom level. 5 Rotate :...

Installing the battery for the remote control 1. Remove the battery compartmentcover from the back of the remotecontrol. 2. Insert the supplied battery as shownwith the + side up. 3. Slide the cover back into place. Available accessories There are several accessories available for the printer that e...

Keyword menu Press Keyword on the printer control panel or the remote control to access the keyword menu. Note You can assign up to 10 keywords to each photo stored on the printer hard drive. The Keyword icon appears to indicate that the photo has anassigned keyword. To navigate the keyword menu: ● ...

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...

search box enter lightfastness or permanence and then press E NTER . Click the topic you want to review. To keep your paper in good condition for printing: ● Store the photo paper in its original packaging or in a resealable plastic bag. ● Keep the paper flat in a cool, dry place. If the corners cur...

Paper type How to load 4. Open the Out tray toprepare for printing. Inserting print cartridges HP provides different types of print cartridges so you can choose the best cartridge foryour project. The cartridge numbers you can use with this printer vary by country/region and appear on the back cover...

Do not touch here 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 fir...

Inserting memory cards After you have taken pictures with a digital camera, you can remove the memory cardfrom the camera and insert it into the printer to view and print your photos. The printercan read the following types of memory cards: CompactFlash ™ , Microdrive, Memory Sticks, MultiMediaCard ...

Memory card How to insert the memory card xD-Picture Card ● Curved side of card points toward you ● Metal contacts face down Removing a memory card Wait until the Memory Card light stops flashing, then gently pull the memory card toremove it from the printer. Caution Do not pull out a memory card wh...

3 Printing without a computer The printer lets you print amazing photos without even going near a computer. Aftersetting up the printer using the instructions in the HP Photosmart 470 series Setup Guide refer to these steps for start-to-finish printing. Getting your photos from camera to printer Use...

To view photos Do this 5. Press Select Photos or to select a keyword, then press OK . To view photos by keyword 1. View photos on the printer harddrive. 2. Press Keyword . 3. Select View photos by keyword , then press OK . 4. Press Select Photos or to select a keyword or one of the otherkeyword opti...

If you want to… Do this Note 2 Not all video file formats are supported by this printer. For a list ofsupported video file formats, see Printer specifications . Print photos in panoramic mode Note Panoramic mode is not supported when printing from a digitalcamera connected to the camera porton the f...

Improving the quality of your photos The printer provides a variety of preferences and effects that can improve the qualityof your printed photos. The settings do not change your original photo. They onlyaffect printing. Problem and solution How to do it Red-eye in flash photos Red-eye removal Remov...

Problem and solution How to do it Improve the quality of printed videoclips. Print times can be slower whenthe preference is turned on. 3. Select Video enhancement , then press OK . 4. Select On , then press OK . Getting creative The printer provides a variety of tools and effects that let you use y...

Printing your photos Printing your photos involves three steps: selecting a layout, setting print quality, andselecting a print method. Selecting a layout You can select from several print layouts. Layout options Do this 1. Press Menu . 2. Select Tools , then press OK . 3. Select Change layout , the...

Selecting a print method The printer lets you print from a memory card, from a digital camera or HP iPod, ordirectly from the printer hard drive. To print from a... Do this Memory card Print digital photos that are stored on amemory card. The photos can beunmarked or camera-selected (DigitalPrint Or...

To print from a... Do this sure your images and your HP iPodmeet the following requirements: ● The images you copy to theHP iPod must be in JPEG format. ● Make sure the HP iPod is formattedin Windows (FAT 32 file structure).The HP iPod defaults to theWindows file structure. To check ifyour HP iPod w...

To print from a... Do this are read. Then the photos appearon the printer screen. 2. Select the photos you want to printand press Print . For more information on selecting andprinting photos, see Selecting photos to print . If you are unable to print to theHP Photosmart printer using yourHP iPod, pl...

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...

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 . the Bluetooth printer menu options asnee...

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 ...

5 Maintaining and transporting the printer The printer requires very little maintenance. Follow the guidelines in this chapter toextend the life span of the printer and printing supplies, and to ensure that the photosyou print are always of the highest quality. Backing up data on the printer hard dr...

Automatically cleaning the print cartridge If you notice white lines or single-color streaks on the photos you print, the printcartridge may need to be cleaned. Do not clean the cartridge more often thannecessary, since cleaning uses up ink.1. Press Menu . 2. Select Tools , then press OK . 3. Select...

Aligning the print cartridge The first time you install a print cartridge in the printer, the printer aligns itautomatically. However, if colors in the printouts are misaligned, or if the alignmentpage does not print correctly when you install a new print cartridge, use the followingprocedure to ali...

– 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...

In some countries/regions the cartridge protector is not included with the printer,but comes with the HP Gray Photo cartridge that can be purchased separately. Inother countries/regions, the protector might be included with the printer. ● Keep all unused print cartridges in their original sealed pac...

Transporting the printer It is easy to transport and set up the printer almost anywhere. Take it with you onvacations and to family gatherings and social events to instantly print and sharephotos with family and friends.To make it even easier to print on the go, you can purchase these accessories: H...

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...

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...

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...

● If you cannot grasp the edge of the jammed paper to remove it, try thefollowing:– Turn off the printer. – If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is not installed in the printer, unplug the printer power cord. Wait about 10 seconds, then plugthe power cord back in. – If the optional HP Phot...

Print quality is poor. Solution ● The print cartridge may be running out of ink. Check the ink level from theprinter menu. Press Menu , select Tools , press OK , then select Cartridge status . Replace the cartridge if necessary. For more information, see Inserting print cartridges . ● If you used th...

– Select Visibility , then press OK . – Select Visible to all , then press OK . ● 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 ...

Error messages Before contacting HP Customer Care, read this section for troubleshooting tips or goto the online support services at www.hp.com/support . The following error messages may appear on the printer screen. Follow theinstructions to resolve the problem. Error message: Paper jam. Clear jam ...

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...

Printer specifications Category Specifications Connectivity USB 2.0 full-speed : Microsoft Windows 98, 2000 Professional, Me, XP Home, and XP Professional;Mac OS X 10.2.3, 10.3.x and later PictBridge : Microsoft Windows 98, 2000 Professional, Me, XP Home, and XP Professional;Mac OS X 10.2.3, 10.3.x ...

Category Specifications Note See the back cover of this book for the print cartridge numbers, or open the printerToolbox. USB 2.0 full-speed support Microsoft Windows 98, 2000 Professional, Me, XPHome, and XP ProfessionalMac OS X 10.2.3, 10.3.x and laterHP recommends that the USB cable be less than ...

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 470 series Setup Guide explains how to set up the printer and print your first photo...

North America: Call 1-800-HPINVENT (1-800-474-6836). U.S. phone support is available in both English and Spanish languages 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (daysand hours of support may change without notice). This service is free during thewarranty period. A fee may apply outside the warranty period. ...

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...

Index Symbols/Numerics 9–up view 25 A accessories 10, 48adaptive lighting 31aligning print cartridges 17, 45alignment page 45antique coloration 32 B backing up data 43batteries compartment 8digital camera 35model 10 black-and-white photos 17Bluetooth connecting to printer 39menu settings 10troublesh...

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...

*Q7011-90211* *Q7011-90211* Q7011-90211 Tri-color North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific #95 or #97 Tri-color Western Europe #343 or #344 Tri-color Eastern Europe, Russia, Middle East, Africa, Japan #135 or #134 Tri-color China, India #855 or #857 Gray Worldwide #100 Print cartridge selection nu...