Page 3 - Contents
Contents 1 Welcome Find more information ................................................................................................................3Printer parts ...............................................................................................................................3Opti...
Page 5 - Find more information; Printer parts
1 Welcome Thank you for your HP Photosmart purchase! To get the maximum use out of your newprinter, read this guide. Learn how to:• Quickly and easily print beautiful photos directly from any PictBridge device— including digital cameras, camera phones, and video cameras. • Print photos from any Blue...
Page 7 - Figure 1-3 Rear of printer; Figure 1-4 Indicator lights
2 Input tray : Load paper here. The input tray opens automatically when you open the output tray. To close the input tray, you must first close the output tray. For more information aboutloading paper, see “Choose and load paper” on page 9 . 3 USB cable holder : Store the USB cable for your PictBrid...
Page 8 - Optional accessories; Buy; Online Shopping
2 Red Eye light : Solid green if the automatic photo correction feature is turned on. For information about the feature, see “Improve the quality of your photos” on page 12 . 3 Resume light : Flashing green if the printer is out of paper or if there is a paper jam. Indicates that the OK button shoul...
Page 9 - Figure 1-6 HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter
Figure 1-6 HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter The HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, model bt450, plugs into the PictBridge porton the top of the printer and lets you use Bluetooth wireless technology for printing. Formore information about using Bluetooth wireless technology, see “Print from...
Page 11 - Choose and load paper; Use HP Advanced Photo Paper; Load your paper
2 Paper basics Choose and load paper Learn which is the recommended HP paper for use with the printer, and learn how to loadit into the input tray for printing. Use HP Advanced Photo Paper Always use HP Advanced Photo Paper with the HP Photosmart A320 series printer. It isespecially designed to work...
Page 13 - Print from a PictBridge-certified camera; top
3 Print basics Printing photos directly from your camera is the easiest and fastest way to turn your digitalphotos into outstanding prints.This section describes how to print from digital cameras using a direct USB connectionand PictBridge technology, and how to improve the quality of your prints us...
Page 14 - Improve the quality of your photos; Red Eye; OK
exposed to the air for 3 minutes after printing to allow the colors to fully develop beforeyou stack them with other photos or place them in albums. Improve the quality of your photos The printer includes an HP Real Life Technologies automatic photo enhancing featurethat will:• Sharpen blurred photo...
Page 15 - Print from a Bluetooth device; Make the Bluetooth connection; Print; Print from a computer
4 Print from Bluetooth devices or your computer Use the printer with your computer and other devices to share photos with friends andfamily. Print from a Bluetooth device You can print from devices with Bluetooth wireless technology such as digital cameras,PDAs, laptops, and mobile phones. For more ...
Page 16 - Transfer photos from your camera to a computer
see “Install the software” on page 43 . The HP Photosmart software includes the interface that is displayed whenever you print from a computer. NOTE: The USB cable required for printing from a computer might not be included in the box with the printer, so you might need to purchase it separately. Th...
Page 17 - Replace the print cartridge; Print Cartridge; Print Cartridge
5 Maintain and transport the printer The printer requires very little maintenance. Follow the guidelines in this chapter to extendthe life span of the printer and printing supplies, and to ensure that your prints are alwaysof the highest quality.For information on maintaining your camera, see the do...
Page 20 - Remove ink from your skin and clothing; Clean and maintain the printer; Clean the outside of the printer; Automatically clean the print cartridge
Remove ink from your skin and clothing Follow these instructions to remove ink from your skin and clothing: Surface Remedy Skin Wash the area with an abrasive soap. White fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Color fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use sudsy ammonia. C...
Page 21 - Print a test page
To clean the print cartridge from the printer1. Make sure the printer is turned on. 2. Load photo paper so the printer can print a test page after cleaning the cartridge. UseHP Advanced Photo Paper for the best results. 3. Hold down the OK button and press the On button 4 times to begin cleaning the...
Page 22 - Manually clean the print cartridge contacts
• Check the estimated ink level in the print cartridge • Check the condition of the ink nozzles • Check if the printer is communicating properly with a connected computer (if you areable to print a test page from the software) • Obtain the printer's serial number, and other printer specifications If...
Page 23 - Align the print cartridge
To clean the print cartridge contacts1. Gather the following items to clean the contacts:• Distilled water (tap water may contain contaminants that can damage the printcartridge) • Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that will not stick to the print cartridge 2. Open the print cartridge d...
Page 24 - Update the HP Photosmart printer driver software
To align the print cartridge from the printer1. Make sure the printer is turned on. 2. Load paper in the input tray. HP recommends using HP Advanced Photo Paper forthe alignment, for best results. 3. Hold down the OK button and press the On button 3 times to print an alignment page. To align the pri...
Page 25 - Store the printer
NOTE: Using the procedures below to install the printer driver software update from the HP Web site does not update the otherHP Photosmart software you might haveinstalled on the computer. For information about updating the HP Photosmartsoftware, see the HP Photosmart Help. To download a printer dri...
Page 26 - Store the print cartridge; Maintain the quality of photo paper; To store photo paper; To handle photo paper; Transport the printer
Store the print cartridge When you store or transport the printer, always leave the active print cartridge inside theprinter. The printer stores the print cartridge in a protective cap during the power-downcycle. CAUTION: Make sure the printer completes its power-down cycle before you unplug the pow...
Page 27 - Figure 5-3 Extend the handle
To transport the HP Photosmart A320 series1. Turn off the printer. NOTE: Make sure the printer completes its power-down cycle before you unplug the power cord. This allows the printer to store the print cartridge properly. 2. If a camera or Bluetooth adapter is connected to the PictBridge port on th...
Page 29 - Printer hardware problems; The Attention light is flashing red.; The On light flashed briefly after I turned the printer off.
6 Troubleshooting The HP Photosmart A320 series printer is designed to be reliable and easy to use. Thissection answers frequently asked questions about using the printer and printing withouta computer.For troubleshooting information about using the HP Photosmart software and printingfrom a computer...
Page 30 - The printer is plugged in, but it will not turn on.; Printing problems; Paper does not feed into the printer correctly.
Solution: • Wait for about a minute to see if the printer resets. • Turn off the printer. Unplug the printer power cord. Wait about 30 seconds, andthen plug the power cord back in. Turn on the printer. • If the printer does not reset, and the control panel buttons still do not respond, goto www.hp.c...
Page 33 - Print quality is poor.; When I print photos I see unexpected results.
Print quality is poor. Solution: • The print cartridge may be running out of ink. Check the Print Cartridge light. If it is solid red, it means that the print cartridge is low on ink and will need to bereplaced soon. For print cartridge replacement instructions, see “Replace the print cartridge” on ...
Page 34 - My photo did not print.; PictBridge camera error messages
My Bluetooth device cannot find the printer. Solution: • Make sure the HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter is plugged into the PictBridgeport on the top of the printer. The light on the adapter is on solid when the adapter is ready to receive data, and flashes when communicating with a device. • T...
Page 37 - Specifications; System requirements
7 Specifications This section lists the minimum system requirements for installing the HP Photosmartsoftware, and provides selected printer specifications. System requirements Component Windows Minimum Mac Minimum Operating System Microsoft ® Windows Vista, XP Home, XP Professional, or x64Edition Ma...
Page 38 - Printer specifications
Printer specifications Category Specifications Connectivity USB 2.0 high-speed : Using the port on the back of the printer to connect the required cable, a USB Type A male to Type B 5-pinmale, that is no more than 10 feet long PictBridge : Using the top PictBridge port to connect the required cable,...
Page 41 - Check the HP support Web site first; HP support by phone; Phone support period
8 HP support • Check the HP support Web site first • HP support by phone • Warranty • Additional warranty options • Regulatory model identification number VCVRA-0707 • Environmental statements Check the HP support Web site first Check the documentation that came with the printer. If you do not find ...
Page 42 - After the phone support period
• Device model number (located on the label on the front of the device) • Device serial number (located on the back or bottom of the device) • Messages that appear when the situation occurs • Answers to these questions:• Has this situation happened before? • Can you re-create it? • Did you add any n...
Page 45 - Install the software
A Install the software The printer comes with optional software you can install on a computer.After using the setup instructions that came in the box with the printer to set up the printer hardware,use the instructions in this section to install the software.The USB cable required for printing from ...
Page 47 - Indicator lights
B Indicator lights The indicator lights on the HP Photosmart A320 series printer tell you about the state of the printer.The tables in this section explain some of the most common and important patterns, as follows:• The On light tells you about the printer's power state. • The Resume light tells yo...
Page 51 - Index
Index A accessories 6, 24after the support period 40aligning print cartridges 21alignment page 21 B Bluetooth printing 13troubleshooting 31wireless printer adapter 7 C calling HP support 39cameras PictBridge-certified 11port 3troubleshooting 32 carrying case 6, 24cartridges. See print cartridges cle...
