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cartridge. If any line or color is missing from the pattern, try cleaning the print cartridge. For more information, see Automatically clean the print cartridge.

To print a test page

1.Remove any memory cards from the memory card slots.

Caution Do not pull out a memory card while the memory card light is flashing. For more information, see Remove a memory card.

2.Press or to open the printer menu.

3.Select Tools, and then press OK.

4.Select Print test page, and then press OK.

5.Following the directions on the printer screen, load paper so the printer can print a test page. Use plain paper or index cards to conserve photo paper. Press OK to begin printing the test page.

The test page looks like this:

Align the print cartridge

The first time you install a print cartridge in the printer, the printer aligns it automatically. However, if colors in the printouts are misaligned, or if the alignment page does not print correctly when you install a new print cartridge, use the following procedure to align the print cartridge.

To align the print cartridge

1.Load HP Advanced Photo Paper in the input tray.

2.Remove any memory cards from the memory card slots.

Caution Do not pull out a memory card while the memory card light is flashing. For more information, see Remove a memory card.

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Contents User Guide Page Copyrights and trademarks Hewlett-Packard Company noticesTrademarks Regulatory model identification number VCVRA-0508Contents HP Photosmart A510 series Welcome Find more informationPrinter parts Front of printerRear of printer Inside front of printerIndicator lights Control panelOptional accessories Internal battery compartmentHP Photosmart Internal Battery HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter Use the printer menusHP Photosmart Carrying Case To use the printer menu Chapter Photo printing overview Start-to-finish printingStep Choose a photo layout Step Print photosPaper basics Choose and load paperChoose the right paper Load your paperTo load paper To change the paper typeMemory card CompactFlash How to insert the memory card Print from a memory cardGet photos from a memory card Insert a memory cardMemory card How to insert the memory card Microdrive MultiMediaCardSecure Digital SmartMediaMemory card How to insert the memory card Memory Stick Remove a memory cardXD-Picture Card To remove a memory cardNavigate through and view your photos Select multiple photosChoose a photo layout Print your photosTo choose a photo layout To print a single photoTo print a photo index To print camera-selected photosCreative projects Print panoramic photosTo create panoramic photos Stitch several photos together Print photo stickers Select any photoTo print panoramic photos To print photo stickersPerfect photos automatically using Photo Fix Print nine frames from a video clipPrint passport photos To print nine frames from a video clipMail or upload your photos using HP Photosmart Share To turn off Photo Fix Press Photo FixTo use HP Photosmart Share to send photos Print photos from a Bluetooth device Print from other devicesPrint photos from a digital camera Print photos from a computer To save photos from a memory card to the computerPrint photos from an iPod Click Transfer To print photos from a computer WindowsTo print photos from a computer Mac To import photos to an iPodChapter Maintain and transport the printer Replace the print cartridge To prepare the printer and cartridge Clean and maintain the printer Clean the outside of the printerAutomatically clean the print cartridge To clean the outside of the printerManually clean the print cartridge contacts To clean the print cartridge contactsPrint a test Align the print cartridge To print a testTo align the print cartridge Store the printer and print cartridge Store the printerMaintain the quality of photo paper Transport the printerStore the print cartridge To store photo paperTo transport the printer Troubleshooting Printer hardware problemsOn light is flashing red On light is flashing amber Buttons on the control panel do not respondPrinter is plugged in, but it will not turn on Solution Printing problems Paper does not feed into the printer correctly SolutionPhoto printed at an angle or is off-center Solution No page came out of the printer SolutionPaper jammed while printing Blank page came out of the printer Solution Printer ejected the paper when preparing to printPrint quality is poor Solution When I print photos I see unexpected resultsPhotos will not print from an iPod Bluetooth printing problems My Bluetooth device cannot find the printer SolutionNo page came out of the printer Error messages Error message Paper jam. Clear jam then press OKPrint quality is poor Photo printed with bordersError message Cartridge service station is stuck Error message Photo is corruptedSolution Chapter Specifications System requirementsComponent Operating system Processor Mac minimumPrinter specifications Category Memory cards InternationalChapter If you have a problem, follow these steps HP supportSupport process HP support by phoneAdditional warranty options After the phone support periodHP Warranty HP product Duration of limited warrantyChapter Install the software Windows usersAppendix a Printer menus Printer menusHelp Index USB Screen icons