User manual HP PHOTOSMART 230

[. . . ] HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. © 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L. P. Windows, Windows 2000, and Windows XP are U. S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. [. . . ] If the computer has the most recent version of the HP Photosmart software installed, the following message is displayed in the HP Software Update window: "No updates are available for your system at this time. " 3. If a software update is available, select the checkbox next to the software update to select it. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. To download the software (Mac) NOTE: Make sure you are connected to the Internet before you use the HP Photosmart Update application. Click the Applications tab, and then click HP Software Update. Follow the onscreen instructions to check for software updates. If you are behind a firewall, enter the proxy server information in the update screen. Store the printer and print cartridge Protect the printer and print cartridge by storing them properly when you are not using them. 22 Maintain and transport the printer Store the printer The printer can be stored for long or short periods of inactivity · · · Close the input and output trays when the printer is not in use. Store the printer indoors out of direct sunlight in a place without temperature extremes. If the printer and print cartridge have not been used for one month or more, clean the print cartridge before printing. For more information, see "Automatically clean the print cartridge" on page 19. Store the print cartridge When you store or transport the printer, always leave the active print cartridge inside the printer. The printer stores the print cartridge in a protective cap during the power-down cycle. Extend the handle by lifting it up from above the camera dock door. Do not shake or swing the printer while carrying it by the handle. Figure 5-3 Extend the handle Make sure to bring the following items with you: · · · · Paper Power cord Your compatible digital camera Extra print cartridges (if you plan to print a lot) 24 Maintain and transport the printer · · Optional printer accessories you plan to use If you are going to connect the printer to a computer, bring the USB cable and HP Photosmart software CD NOTE: If you do not take the documentation with you, be sure to write down the correct print cartridge number or purchase enough HP print cartridges before you go. Transport the printer 25 Chapter 5 26 Maintain and transport the printer 6 Troubleshooting The HP Photosmart A440 series printer is designed to be reliable and easy to use. This section answers frequently asked questions about using the printer and printing without a computer. It contains information about the following topics: · · · "Printer hardware problems" on page 27 "Printing problems" on page 30 "Error messages" on page 33 For troubleshooting information about using the HP Photosmart software and printing from a computer, see the electronic Help. For information about viewing the electronic Help, see "Find more information" on page 3. For information about troubleshooting issues involving the HP Photosmart camera, see the camera User Guide. Printer hardware problems Before contacting HP support, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to the online support services at www. hp. com/support. NOTE: If you want to connect the printer to a computer, HP recommends using a USB cable of less than 3 meters (10 feet) in length. The supplied USB cable meets this recommendation. Solution: · Check the camera image display for instructions. If the printer is connected to a computer, check the computer monitor for instructions. · Turn the printer off, unplug the power cord, and then wait 30 seconds. [. . . ] Print menu · Printer Settings · · · Paper Size: Automatic Print Size: Automatic Print quality: Select to change the print quality. Choose between Best (default) which produces the highest quality prints, or Normal, which uses less ink than Best and prints faster. Automatic displays if Best or Normal is not available from the connected camera. Borderless printing: Select to turn borderless printing On (default) or Off. [. . . ]