HP Photosmart A430 series User Guide
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Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Welcome.................................................................................................................3 Find more information .............................................................................................4 Printer parts ............................................................................................................4 Optional accessories ............................................................................................
Maintain the quality of photo paper ......................................................................32 Transport the printer .............................................................................................33 8 Troubleshooting..................................................................................................35 Printer hardware problems ...................................................................................35 Printing problems .....................................
1 Welcome Thank you for your HP Photosmart purchase! This HP Photosmart series is an innovative pairing of camera and printer in one easy-to-use device. The printer uses HP Real Life technologies, such as red-eye removal, to make it easy for you to get better prints with or without a computer. Note In this guide, references to the printer mean the part of the HP Photosmart series other than the camera.
Chapter 1 Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A430 series comes with the following documentation: ● ● ● ● ● Quick Start Guide: The setup instructions that explain how to set up the printer and camera, and install the HP Photosmart software. Read this document first. Printer User Guide: The printer User Guide is the book you are reading.
Front view (closed) 1 Control panel: Control the basic functions of the printer from here. 2 Camera dock cover: Open this to dock the camera on the printer. 3 Output tray (closed): Open this to print or to connect a PictBridge-certified digital camera or the optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter to the camera port on the front of the printer. It should also be open if you want to use the remote control with the printer. Front view (open) 1 Input tray: Load paper here.
Chapter 1 Rear of printer 1 USB port: Connect the printer to a computer using the supplied USB cable here. 2 Video port: Connect the video cable here to use the printer with a television to view photos. 3 Power cord connection: Connect the power cord here. Control panel 6 1 On: Press to turn the printer on or off. If you have a camera docked on the printer, this button will turn it off/on also. 2 Save: Press to transfer photos from the docked camera to a connected computer.
Indicator lights 1 Printer battery light: Solid green if the optional battery is installed and fully charged, flashing if the battery is charging. 2 On light: Solid green if the printer is on, flashing if the printer is turning on or off. 3 Photo Fix light: Solid green if Photo Fix is turned on. 4 Status light: Flashing red if there is an error or if some user action is required. An error message on the camera image display describes the problem.
Chapter 1 Internal battery compartment 1 Battery compartment cover: Open this cover on the bottom of the printer to insert the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery. 2 Internal Battery: A fully-charged HP Photosmart Internal Battery has sufficient charge to print approximately 75 photos. You must purchase the battery separately. 3 Internal battery compartment: Insert the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery here. 4 Battery compartment button: Slide to release the compartment cover.
Remote control 1 TV: Press to toggle between viewing photos on an attached television monitor or on the camera image display. 2 Play/Pause: Press to toggle between viewing photos in a slide show or one at a time. 3 Navigation buttons: Use the arrows to scroll through photos or navigate the menus. Press Menu/OK to open/close a menu or to select a menu option. 4 Share: Press to open the HP Photosmart Express menu on the camera to set up HP Photosmart Share on the camera.
Chapter 1 To install the remote battery 1. Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote. 2. Insert the supplied battery as shown with the + side up. 3. Slide the cover back into place. Optional accessories There are several optional accessories available for the printer that enhance its portability for printing anywhere, anytime. The appearance of the accessories may vary from what is shown. For camera accessories, see the camera User Guide.
HP Photosmart Carrying Case The lightweight, durable HP Photosmart Carrying Case holds and protects everything you need for hassle-free printing on the go. HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter The HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter plugs into the camera port on the front of the printer and lets you use Bluetooth wireless technology for printing. Use the printer menus The printer menus contain many features for viewing and printing photos, obtaining help, and more.
Chapter 1 To use the printer menus 1. With the camera turned off, insert it into the dock on top of the printer. For more information see Dock your camera. 2. Press Menu/OK (3) to open a menu, and then press the 4–way arrow button to navigate the menu. 3. Press (1) or (2) to navigate through the menus which appear as tabs across the top of the camera image display. Press or to open the options under each menu. Menu options that are not accessible are dimmed. 4. Press Menu/OK to select an option. 5.
2 Photo printing overview Start-to-finish printing Step 1 Choose and load paper. Use HP Advanced Photo paper for the best results. See Choose and load paper. Step 2 Dock your camera See Print from other devices and Print from a docked camera.
Chapter 2 (continued) Step 3 View and decide which photos to print See To print a photo index. Photo Index Step 4 Print your photos See Print photos.
3 Paper basics Choose and load paper Learn how to choose the right paper for your print job and how to load it into the input tray for printing. Choose the best paper for the job Use HP Advanced Photo Paper. It is especially designed to work with the inks in your printer to create beautiful photos. Other photo papers will produce inferior results. For a list of available HP-designed inkjet paper, or to purchase supplies, go to: ● ● ● ● www.hpshopping.com (U.S.) www.hpshopping.ca (Canada) www.hp.
Chapter 3 1 Input tray 2 Paper-width guide 3 Output tray To load paper 1. Open the output tray. The input tray opens automatically. 2. Load up to 20 sheets of photo paper with the print side or glossy side facing the front of the printer. If you are using tabbed paper, load the paper so tab feeds in last. When loading, slide the paper to the left side of the input tray and push the paper down firmly until it stops. 3.
4 Print basics The printer lets you produce amazing prints without even going near a computer. After setting up the printer using the instructions that came in the Quick Start, you are just a few steps away from printing your photos.
Chapter 4 3. 4. 5. Make sure the camera is turned off. Press the camera into the dock so that the connector tab in the camera dock plugs into the connector slot on the bottom of the camera. In most cases, docking the camera turns on both the printer and the camera. If it does not, press On on the printer control panel. Note While the camera is docked, the camera image display dims after eight minutes of inactivity.
Print photos Important: Your photos are instantly dry, and can be handled immediately after they are printed. However, HP recommends that you leave the printed surface of your photos exposed to the air for 5–10 minutes after printing, to allow the colors to fully develop before you stack them with other photos or place them in albums. To print the current photo 1. Press Menu/OK to open the print menu. 2. Press the 4–way arrow button to navigate to the menu option, and then press Menu/ OK. 3.
Chapter 4 To print a photo index 1. Press Menu/OK to open the print menu. 2. Press to select Print Index, and then press Menu/OK. A photo index shows thumbnail views and index numbers for all selected photos. Use an index card or plain paper to conserve photo paper. To zoom and crop a photo 1. While viewing a photo at normal size, press Zoom +. You can press Zoom + multiple times to increase the magnification. A crop box shows the portion of the photo that will print.
5 Special projects This section contains the following topics: ● ● ● ● Print panoramic photos Print passport photos Add a border to a photo View photos on a TV Print panoramic photos To print panoramic photos 1. Press or to navigate to the photo you want to print as a panoramic photo. 2. Press Menu/OK to open the print menu. 3. Press to select Panoramic Photo, and then press Menu/OK. 4. Press Menu/OK. The current photo is displayed with a crop box showing the portion of the photo that will print.
Chapter 5 Add a border to a photo To add a border 1. Press or to navigate to the photo you want to add a border to. 2. Press Menu/OK to open the print menu. 3. Press the 4–way arrow button to navigate to the Design Gallery menu, and then press Menu/OK. 4. Press or to navigate to the Add Borders menu, and then press Menu/OK. 5. Press to select a border, and then press Menu/OK.
6 Print from other devices Use the printer with other devices to share photos with friends and family. You can print from a: ● ● ● PictBridge-certified camera Bluetooth wireless device Computer PictBridge-certified camera You can print photos by connecting a PictBridge-certified digital camera directly to the camera port of the printer with a USB cable. When you print from a digital camera, the printer uses the settings that you selected on the camera.
Chapter 6 To print from a Bluetooth device 1. Have the device search for available Bluetooth printers. 2. Select the HP Photosmart A430 series printer when it appears on the device. 3. Print. See the documentation that came with the device for detailed instructions. Computer You need to transfer your photos to the computer before you can use them with HP Photosmart software that lets you print from a computer.
use them in image editing software, such as HP Photosmart Essential, HP Photosmart Premier, and HP Photosmart Mac. To transfer photos to a computer 1. Connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable. 2. Turn off the camera if it is on. 3. Dock a camera on the printer, or connect to a Pictbridge port, or connect another device that contains the photos you wish to transfer. 4. Press Save on the printer control panel. 5. Follow the prompts on the computer.
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7 Maintain and transport the printer The printer requires very little maintenance. Follow the guidelines in this chapter to extend the life span of the printer and printing supplies, and to ensure that your prints are always of the highest quality.
Chapter 7 Do not touch here To insert the cartridge 1. If you are replacing a cartridge, push down and pull outward on the cartridge in the cradle to remove it. 2. Hold the replacement cartridge with the label on top. Slide the cartridge at a slight upward angle into the cradle so the copper-colored contacts go in first. Push the cartridge until it snaps into place. 3. Close the print cartridge door. The camera image display shows an icon with the approximate ink level for the installed print cartridge.
Automatically clean the print cartridge If you notice white lines or single-color streaks on your prints, you may need to clean the print cartridge. Do not clean the cartridge more often than necessary, since cleaning uses up ink. To clean the print cartridge 1. Make sure a camera is in the camera dock. 2. Press Menu/OK to open the printer menus. 3. Press to select Tools. 4. Select Clean cartridge, and then press Menu/OK. 5.
Chapter 7 Caution Do not leave the print cartridge outside the printer for more than 30 minutes. Ink nozzles exposed to the air longer than this may dry out and cause printing problems. 4. 5. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with distilled water and squeeze any excess water from the swab. Gently wipe the copper-colored contacts with the cotton swab. Caution Do not touch the ink nozzle plate. Touching the ink nozzle plate will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 6. 7.
– – The check marks verify that the print cartridge is installed correctly and functioning properly. If an “x” is displayed to the left of any of the bars, align the print cartridge again. If the “x” is still displayed, replace the print cartridge. Update the HP Photosmart software Download the latest software update every few months to ensure you have the latest features and improvements. You can download HP Photosmart software updates by going to www.hp.com/support or by using HP Software Update.
Chapter 7 To download the software (Mac) Note Make sure you are connected to the Internet before you use the HP Photosmart Update application. 1. 2. 3. Start HP Photosmart Mac. 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.
To store 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 the plastic bag. Paper left in the printer or exposed to the elements may curl. To handle photo paper ● Always hold photo paper by the edges to avoid fingerprints.
Chapter 7 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) Optional printer accessories you plan to use, such as the battery or HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter 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
8 Troubleshooting The HP Photosmart A430 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 Printing problems Bluetooth printing problems Error messages For troubleshooting information about using the HP Photosmart software and printing from a computer, see the electronic Help.
Chapter 8 I can't dock my camera on the printer. Solution Only HP Photosmart digital camera models M425, M525, M527, M627, R725, M727, R827, R927, and R967 are supported. Do not attempt to dock an incompatible camera. Also, if your printer came with more than one bezel, make sure you are using the correct bezel for your camera. The model number on the bezel should match that of the camera. The buttons on the control panel do not respond. Cause A printer error has occurred. Try the following solutions.
● the digital camera to save photos in specific file formats, see the documentation that came with the camera. The photo file names have changed from the original file names assigned to them by the camera. Make sure the file names comply with the standard file naming convention and structure used by the camera. Not all the images on my camera were transferred to my computer when I pressed Save. Cause The missing photos are stored in the camera's internal memory.
Chapter 8 and remove the battery. Wait about 30 seconds, and then reinstall the battery. Plug in the power cord. Turn on the printer. The optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed in the printer, but it will not charge. Solution ● Unplug the printer power cord if it is plugged in. Open the battery compartment cover and remove the battery. Wait about 30 seconds, and then reinstall the battery. Plug in the power cord. Turn on the printer.
The camera buttons are not working. Solution You are pushing buttons on the camera after it is placed in the camera dock. Most camera buttons are disabled when the camera it is in the camera dock. Use the buttons on the control panel instead. The printer does not recognize the PictBridge camera connected to the camera port. Cause ● You had a camera in the camera dock when you connected the PictBridge camera to the camera port. The printer only recognizes one camera at a time.
Chapter 8 ● ● Make sure the power cord is connected to the printer and to an active AC power outlet. The printer is running off the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery. Rechargeable camera batteries will not charge unless the printer is connected to an AC power outlet with the power cord. Printing problems Before contacting HP support, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. Paper does not feed into the printer correctly.
No page came out of the printer. Solution ● The printer may need attention. Read the camera image display for instructions. ● The power may be off or there may be a loose connection. Make sure that the power is on and the power cord is securely connected. If you are using battery power, make sure the battery is correctly installed and charged properly. ● You may not have any paper in the input tray. Check that paper is loaded correctly in the input tray.
Chapter 8 loaded paper in preparation for printing. The next time you print, the printer will eject the blank page before starting the new printing project. My photo printed on top of the tabbed end of the paper. Solution When using tabbed paper, load it so that the tab feeds in last. The printer ejects the paper when preparing to print. Solution Direct sunlight could be interfering with the operation of the automatic paper sensor. Move the printer out of direct sunlight.
photos in the internal memory, and then move photos from the camera's internal memory to the memory card, the marks may not transfer. Mark photos for printing after you transfer them from a digital camera's internal memory to the memory card. This is not true of the HP Photosmart A430 series camera. Note Make sure you select Yes when you first dock the camera and are prompted about printing marked photos. Some commands in the menus are dimmed. Solution ● You are trying to print a video clip.
Chapter 8 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 resolution. For better results in the future, set the device to a higher resolution, if possible.
Error message: Print cartridge is not compatible. Use appropriate cartridge. Solution Replace the print cartridge with the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge. For more information, see Replace the print cartridge. Error message: Already connected to a camera. Solution You may be attempting to connect a camera to the camera port while another camera is docked on the printer, or you may be trying to dock a camera that is already connected via Pictbridge. Only one camera can be connected at a time.
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9 Specifications This section lists the minimum system requirements for installing the HP Photosmart software, and provides selected printer specifications. For a complete list of specifications for the HP Photosmart A430 series camera, see the camera User Guide that is provided in the box or in online format on the HP Photosmart User Guide CD or the HP Photosmart software CD depending on where you purchased the camera and if you purchased it separately or not.
Chapter 9 (continued) Category Specifications Margins Top 0.0 mm (0.0 inches) ; Bottom 0.0 mm (0.0 inches) ; Left/right 0.0 mm (0.0 inches) Media Sizes Photo paper 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inches) Photo paper with tab 10 x 15 cm with 1.25 cm tab (4 x 6 inches with 0.5 inch tab) Panorama photo paper 10 x 30 cm (4 x 12 inches) Index cards 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inches) A6 cards 105 x 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8 inches) L-size cards 90 x 127 mm (3.5 x 5 inches) L-size cards with tab 90 x 127 mm with 12.5 mm tab (3.
(continued) Category Specifications Idle: 8.47 (without camera docked) Off: 4.08 W (with camera docked) Off: 6.49 W (without camera docked) Power Supply Model Number HP Part # 0957–2121 (North America), 100-240 Vac (±10%) 50/60 Hz (±3 Hz) HP Part # 0957–2120 (Rest of world), 100-240 Vac (±10%) 50/60 Hz (±3 Hz) Print Cartridge HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge USB 2.0 Full-speed Support Microsoft Windows 98, 2000 Professional, Me, XP Home, and XP Professional Mac OS X 10.3.x, 10.4.
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10 HP support ● ● ● ● Support process HP support by phone Additional warranty options HP Warranty Support process If you have a problem, follow these steps: 1. Check the documentation that came with the HP Photosmart printer. 2. Visit the HP online support Web site at www.hp.com/support. HP online support is available to all HP customers.
Chapter 10 ● ● 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 new hardware or software to your computer at about the time that this situation began? – Did anything else occur prior to this situation (such as a thunderstorm, device was moved, etc.)? After the phone support period After the phone support period, help is available from HP at an additional cost.
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A HP Photosmart A430 series menus Printer menus For information on how to navigate through the menus and make selections, see Use the printer menus. Print menu ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Print This Image: Select to print the current photo. You can select Full Size, 2 Photos per Page, or 4 Photos per Page. Print All: Select to display the Print All options. Select Full Size and press Menu/OK to print all the photos in the camera, one borderless photo per page.
Appendix A Help ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 56 Top Ten Printing Tips: Select to read the top ten printing tips. Printer Accessories: Select to read about accessories available for the printer. Printer Control Panel: Select to read about using the printer control panel. Print Cartridge: Select to read about using print cartridges. Loading Paper: Select to read about loading paper. Clearing Paper Jams: Select to read about removing a paper jam.
Index A accessories 10, 33 after the support period 52 aligning print cartridges 30 alignment page 30 B batteries compartment 8 model 10 Bluetooth printing 23 troubleshooting 43 wireless printer adapter 11 buttons 6 C calling HP support 51 cameras images do not print 42 port 4 carrying case model 11 transporting HP Photosmart A430 series 33 cartridges.
Q quality photo paper 32 photos 20 printing test page 30 troubleshooting 42 R remote control 9, 38 S slide show 22 specifications 47 storing photo paper 32 print cartridges 32 printer 32 support process 51 system requirements 47 T test page 30 transporting HP Photosmart A430 series 33 transporting printer 10 trays, paper 4 troubleshooting Bluetooth 43 error messages 44 flashing lights 35 HP support 51 paper problems 40 quality problems 42 U USB port 4 specifications 47 W warranty 53 Z zooming a photo 20 58
Quick Reference Image display icons HP Photosmart Share status: Displays the number of photos (if any) selected for distribution using HP Photosmart Share. For more information, see the camera User Guide. DPOF print status: Displays the number of photos already selected on the camera for DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) printing. Battery indicator: Displays the charge levels of the camera batteries (top) and optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery (bottom), if installed.
