HP A510 manual Print quality is poor Solution, Photos will not print from an iPod

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Print quality is poor.

Solution

●Make sure you are using the right type of photo paper for the project. Use HP- designed photo paper for best results. For more information, see Choose the right paper.

●Make sure the print quality setting is set to Best quality.

●Turn the Photo Fix feature on or off. See Perfect photos automatically using Photo Fix.

●You may have selected a low-resolution setting on the digital camera when you took the photo. For better results in the future, set the digital camera to a higher resolution.

●The print cartridge may be running out of ink. Check the ink-level icon on the printer screen, and replace the cartridge if necessary. For more information, see Replace the print cartridge.

●You may be printing on the wrong side of the paper. Make sure the paper is loaded with the side to be printed facing up.

●The print cartridge may need to be cleaned. For more information, see Automatically clean the print cartridge.

●The print cartridge may need to be aligned. For more information, see Align the print cartridge.

●Do not let photos stack in the output tray. The printed surface of your photos needs to be left exposed to the air for up to 5–10 minutes after printing. Do not place photos in an album until they have fully developed. For more information, see Print your photos.

The photos I selected for printing in the digital camera do not print.

Solution Some digital cameras let you mark photos for printing both in the camera's internal memory and on the memory card. If you mark photos in the internal memory, and then move photos from the camera's internal memory to the memory card, the marks do not transfer. Mark photos for printing after you transfer them from the digital camera's internal memory to the memory card.

Photos will not print from an iPod.

Cause You may have saved your photos to the iPod in low resolution.

Solution Photos must be stored in high resolution for the printer to recognize them. Check your iPod documentation for information on changing the resolution setting.

When I print photos I see unexpected results.

Cause Photo Fix is on and the HP Real Life Technologies are adjusting for red- eye, brightening, focus, and contrast.

Solution Turn off Photo Fix. See Perfect photos automatically using Photo Fix.

HP Photosmart A510 series User Guide

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Contents User Guide Page Trademarks Copyrights and trademarksHewlett-Packard Company notices 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 panelInternal battery compartment Optional accessoriesHP Photosmart Internal Battery Use the printer menus HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer AdapterHP Photosmart Carrying Case To use the printer menu Chapter Photo printing overview Start-to-finish printingStep Choose a photo layout Step Print photosChoose the right paper Paper basicsChoose and load paper Load your paperTo load paper To change the paper typeGet photos from a memory card Memory card CompactFlash How to insert the memory cardPrint from a memory card Insert a memory cardSecure Digital Memory card How to insert the memory card MicrodriveMultiMediaCard SmartMediaXD-Picture Card Memory card How to insert the memory card Memory StickRemove a memory card To remove a memory cardNavigate through and view your photos Select multiple photosTo choose a photo layout Choose a photo layoutPrint your photos To print a single photoTo print a photo index To print camera-selected photosPrint panoramic photos Creative projectsTo create panoramic photos Stitch several photos together To print panoramic photos Print photo stickersSelect any photo To print photo stickersPrint passport photos Perfect photos automatically using Photo FixPrint nine frames from a video clip To print nine frames from a video clipTo turn off Photo Fix Press Photo Fix Mail or upload your photos using HP Photosmart ShareTo use HP Photosmart Share to send photos Print from other devices Print photos from a Bluetooth devicePrint photos from a digital camera Print photos from a computer To save photos from a memory card to the computerTo print photos from a computer Mac Print photos from an iPodClick Transfer To print photos from a computer Windows To import photos to an iPodChapter Maintain and transport the printer Replace the print cartridgeTo prepare the printer and cartridge Automatically clean the print cartridge Clean and maintain the printerClean the outside of the printer To clean the outside of the printerTo clean the print cartridge contacts Manually clean the print cartridge contactsPrint a test To print a test Align the print cartridgeTo align the print cartridge Store the printer and print cartridge Store the printerStore the print cartridge Maintain the quality of photo paperTransport the printer To store photo paperTo transport the printer Printer hardware problems TroubleshootingOn 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 SolutionNo page came out of the printer Solution Photo printed at an angle or is off-center SolutionPaper jammed while printing Blank page came out of the printer Solution Printer ejected the paper when preparing to printWhen I print photos I see unexpected results Print quality is poor SolutionPhotos will not print from an iPod My Bluetooth device cannot find the printer Solution Bluetooth printing problemsNo page came out of the printer Print quality is poor Error messagesError message Paper jam. Clear jam then press OK Photo printed with bordersError message Cartridge service station is stuck Error message Photo is corruptedSolution Chapter Component Operating system Processor SpecificationsSystem requirements Mac minimumPrinter specifications Category Memory cards InternationalChapter Support process If you have a problem, follow these stepsHP support 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