Page 4 - Contents
Contents 1 Welcome .................................................................................................................3 Accessing the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help.............................................3Printer parts.............................................................
Page 6 - Accessing the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help
1 Welcome Thank you for purchasing an HP Photosmart D5100 series printer! With your new photoprinter you can print beautiful photos and save photos to your computer. You can alsoprint images directly on CDs and DVDs using the HP Photosmart D5100 series printer.This guide primarily explains how to pr...
Page 7 - Printer parts
Printer parts Front View 1 Main cover : Lift this cover to change cartridges. 2 CD/DVD tray : Lower this tray to insert the CD/DVD holder to print on CDs and DVDs. 3 Output tray : Collect your printed papers and photos from this tray. 4 Main tray : Load paper here. 5 Output tray extension : Pull the...
Page 9 - Printer screen
Indicator lights 1 Attention : Flashing red if there is an error or if some user action is required. 2 Print : Solid green if the printer is ready to print, pulsing green if the printer is busy. 3 Photo Tray : Solid green to indicate that the next standalone print job will be carried out from the ph...
Page 12 - Get ready to print; Load paper; Choose the right paper; Print from the control panel or a computer
2 Get ready to print This section includes the following topics: ● Loading paper ● Using print cartridges Load paper For better quality, choose the right paper and load it correctly in the main tray or phototray. Tip Load only one type and size of paper at a time. Do not mix paper types or sizes in ...
Page 13 - Load the main tray
the paper sizes supported include A6, A4, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) with or without a tab,8.5 x 11 inch, Hagaki, and L-size. Load the main tray The main tray supports the following media: ● Letter or A4 paper ● Transparencies ● 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 inch) photo paper ● Envelopes 28.0 cm (11 inches) wide ...
Page 14 - Load the photo tray
Load the photo tray The photo tray supports the following media: ● 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo paper (with or without tab) ● 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) photo paper ● Index cards ● Hagaki cards Follow the steps to load the photo tray:1. Press the output tray latch from below and lift upwards to separa...
Page 15 - Using print cartridges; Purchasing replacement print cartridges
7. Lower the output tray to its original position. The output tray latch clicks when theoutput tray is lowered completely. 8. Press the Photo Tray button on the control panel. Using print cartridges Your HP Photosmart D5100 series printer can print color and black-and-white photos.HP provides differ...
Page 16 - Inserting and replacing the print cartridges; Aligning the print cartridges for maximum results
Inserting and replacing the print cartridges To prepare the printer and cartridges 1. Make sure the power is on. 2. Raise the main cover of the printer. 3. Remove the pink tape from the cartridges. Note Do not touch the ink nozzles or the copper-colored contacts, and do not re-tape the cartridges. T...
Page 18 - Print without a computer; Getting connected; Print from a memory card
3 Print without a computer The HP Photosmart D5100 series lets you print high-quality photos without even turningon a computer. After setting up the printer using the instructions in the HP PhotosmartD5100 series Quick Start booklet, refer to these steps for start-to-finish printing.Once you have se...
Page 19 - Insert a memory card
photos—photos you marked for printing using a digital camera—directly from a memorycard.Printing from a memory card is quick and easy, and does not drain the digital camerabatteries. For more information on inserting memory cards, see Insert a memory card . Insert a memory card After you have taken ...
Page 20 - Change the default paper size
Memory card How to insert the memory card CompactFlash ● Front label faces up, and if the label has an arrow, the arrow pointstoward the printer ● Edge with metal pinholes goes into the printer first Memory Stick ● Angled corner is on the left ● Metal contacts face down ● If you are using a Memory S...
Page 22 - Select photos to print; Print your photos
Select photos to print Using the photo index as a guide, you can select and print photos from the control panel. Note Once your selected photos print, the printer automatically deselects them. If you want to… Do this Select one or morephotos 1. Make sure your memory card is inserted in the printer. ...
Page 23 - Printing photos from a digital camera; Using a PictBridge camera
Note To print from the photo tray, press the Photo Tray button on the control panel. The printer selects the photo tray for the next standalone print job. 3. Select one or more photos. For information on selecting photos, see Select photos to print . 4. Press Print . Once the selected photos print, ...
Page 24 - Using a Bluetooth camera; Print photos from other Bluetooth devices; Make the Bluetooth connection
Using a Bluetooth camera If you have a digital camera with Bluetooth wireless technology, you can purchase theoptional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter and print from a camera using a Bluetoothwireless connection. To print photos from a Bluetooth camera 1. Load photo paper in the printer. For i...
Page 26 - Print from a computer; Use creative options in the printer software
4 Print from a computer To print from a computer, the printer software must be installed. During softwareinstallation, either HP Photosmart Premier (Windows Full-install users), HP PhotosmartEssential (Windows Express-install users) or the HP Photosmart Studio (Mac) is installedon your computer, all...
Page 27 - HP Photosmart Share; View photos on your computer screen
Open HP Photosmart Essential (Windows users) ➔ Double-click the HP Photosmart Essential icon on your desktop. If you need help, see the software help within HP Photosmart Essential. Explore the many features of HP Photosmart Essential: ● View — View photos in multiple sizes and ways. Easily organize...
Page 28 - Save your photos to a computer
To view memory card photos onscreen 1. Make sure that you have installed the software from the HP Photosmart D5100series CD, and that the printer is connected to a computer at the USB port on theback of the printer. 2. Insert a memory card into the printer. The HP Photosmart software will give you t...
Page 30 - Print on CDs and DVDs; Create and print CD/DVD labels; HP Photosmart Premier; HP Photosmart Studio; Using HP Photosmart Premier; Prepare your printer to print on CDs and DVDs
5 Print on CDs and DVDs In addition to printing on paper, your HP Photosmart D5100 series printer also allowsyou to print on CDs and DVDs. You can design and create a custom label for your CDor DVD using the HP Phototsmart Premier Software on a Windows computer or the HPPhotosmart Studio on a Mac. Y...
Page 31 - Finish the print job
Caution Before you load the media on the CD/DVD tray, ensure that your printer has approximately 10 cm (4 inches) clearance behind it. Load the CD/DVD holder ➔ Securely snap the media on the CD/DVD holder that came with your printer. Ensurethat the printable surface is facing up. Note If you are usi...
Page 34 - Care and maintenance; Cleaning and maintaining the printer; Cleaning the exterior of the printer; Cleaning the print cartridges; Manually cleaning the print cartridge contacts
6 Care and maintenance The HP Photosmart D5100 series printer requires very little maintenance. Follow theguidelines in this chapter to extend the life span of the printer and printing supplies, andto ensure that the photos you print are always of the highest quality. Cleaning and maintaining the pr...
Page 35 - Updating the software
To clean the print cartridge contacts 1. 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 printcartridge 2. Open the main cover of the...
Page 36 - Storing the printer and print cartridges; Storing the printer; Maintaining the quality of photo paper
Downloading the software (Mac) Note Make sure you are connected to the Internet before you use HP Photosmart Updater. 1. From the Finder, choose Go > Applications . 2. Choose Hewlett-Packard > Photosmart > HP Photosmart Updater . 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to check for software upd...
Page 37 - Storing photo paper; Handling photo paper
Storing photo paper ● Store the photo paper in its original packaging or in a resealable plastic bag. ● Store the packaged photo paper on a flat, cool, and dry surface. ● Return unused photo paper to its original packaging or in a resealable plastic bag.Paper left in the printer or exposed to the en...
Page 38 - Troubleshooting; Printer hardware problems
7 Troubleshooting The HP Photosmart D5100 series printer is designed to be reliable and easy to use. Thischapter answers frequently asked questions about using the printer. It containsinformation about the following topics: ● Printer hardware problems ● Printing problems ● CD/DVD printing problems ●...
Page 39 - Printing problems
– Incorrect print cartridge installed – Packaging materials are not removed ● If you are unable to solve the problem by using the instructions above, turn offthe printer and unplug the printer power cord. Wait 10 seconds, and then plugit in again. Turn on the printer. The printer does not find and d...
Page 43 - CD/DVD printing problems
Print quality is poor. Solution ● You may be printing in Ink-backup Printing Mode. The printer enters Ink-backupPrinting Mode when one of the print cartridges is missing. Replace the missingprint cartridge with a new one. ● One of the print cartridges may be running out of ink. Check the printer scr...
Page 44 - Bluetooth printing problems
The Attention indicator light flashes red after I give a print command from thesoftware. Solution This is normal. The printer is waiting for you to insert the CD/DVD holder in the CD/DVD tray. For information on loading the CD/DVD tray, see Loading the CD/DVD tray . The CD/DVD holder is not loaded c...
Page 45 - Printer screen status indicators
No page came out of the printer. Solution The printer may not recognize the type of file sent by the device with Bluetooth wireless technology. For a list of the file formats that the printer supports,see Printer specifications . Print quality is poor. Solution The photo you printed may be low resol...
Page 48 - HP Support
8 HP Support Note The name of HP support services may vary by country/region. If you have a problem, follow these steps:1. Check the documentation that came with the printer.– Quick Start Guide : The HP Photosmart D5100 series Quick Start Guide explains how to set up the printer and print your first...
Page 49 - Placing a call; Return to HP repair service (North America only)
Other countries/regions : See the list of support telephone numbers inside the front cover of this guide. Placing a call Call HP Support while you are near the computer and printer. Be prepared to provide thefollowing information: ● Printer model number (located on the front of the printer) ● Printe...
Page 50 - Additional warranty options
Additional warranty options Extended service plans are available for the printer at additional costs. Go to www.hp.com/support , select your country/region and language, then explore the services and warranty area for information about the extended service plans. HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guid...
Page 52 - Specifications; System specifications
9 Specifications This section lists the minimum system requirements for installing the printer software, and providesselected printer specifications.For a complete list of printer specifications and system requirements, see the onscreen HPPhotosmart Printer Help. For more information, see Welcome . ...
Page 56 - HP Warranty
10 HP Warranty HP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide 53
Page 58 - Index
Index B Bluetooth connecting to printer 15troubleshooting 41 borderless photos selecting layout 18 C camera-selected photos 19cameras Bluetooth 20connecting to printer 15PictBridge 20port 4printing from 20 care and maintenance 31cartridges. See print cartridges cleaning print cartridge contacts 31pr...
