HP D5100 manual Get ready to print, Load paper, Choose the right paper, To print Use this paper

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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 photo tray.

Tip Load only one type and size of paper at a time. Do not mix paper types or sizes in the main tray or the photo tray.

Choose the right paper

For a list of available HP paper, or to purchase supplies, go to:

www.hpshopping.com (U.S.)

www.hp.com/go/supplies (Europe)

www.hp.com/jp/supply_inkjet (Japan)

www.hp.com/paper (Asia/Pacific)

To get the best results from the printer, choose from these high-quality HP photo papers.

To print

Use this paper

 

 

High-quality, long-lasting prints and

HP Premium Plus photo paper

enlargements

(Also known as Colorfast photo paper in

 

some countries/regions.)

 

 

Medium- to high-resolution images from

HP Premium photo paper

scanners and digital cameras

 

 

 

Instant dry, water and fingerprint-resistant

HP Advanced photo paper

glossy photos

 

 

 

Casual and business photos

HP Photo paper

 

HP Everyday photo paper

 

 

Text documents, draft versions, test and

HP Multipurpose paper

alignment pages

 

 

 

To keep your paper in good condition for printing:

Store unused paper in its original packaging or in a plastic bag.

Keep the paper flat in a cool, dry place. If the corners curl, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it in the opposite direction until it lies flat.

Hold photo paper by the edges to avoid smears.

Print from the control panel or a computer

When printing from a computer, the printer supports paper sizes from 7.6 x 12.7 cm to 22 x 61 cm (3 x 5 inch to 8.5 x 14 inch). When printing from the control panel directly,

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Contents HP Photosmart D5100 series 800-225-528 Copyrights and trademarks Hewlett-Packard Company noticesTrademarks Regulatory model identification numberContents HP Photosmart D5100 series Accessing the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help WelcomePrinter parts Front ViewInside view Back of printer Control panelIndicator lights Printer screenHP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide Chapter Get ready to print Load paperChoose the right paper Print from the control panel or a computerLoad the main tray Load the photo tray Using print cartridges Purchasing replacement print cartridgesPrint cartridge tips Inserting and replacing the print cartridges Aligning the print cartridges for maximum resultsTo prepare the printer and cartridges To insert the cartridgesChapter Print without a computer Getting connectedPrint from a memory card Insert a memory card Memory card slotsMemory card types Change the default paper size Decide which photos to print Select a photo layoutSelect photos to print Print your photosUsing a PictBridge camera Printing photos from a digital cameraRemove a memory card To connect a PictBridge-compatible camera to the printerPrint photos from other Bluetooth devices Using a Bluetooth cameraMake the Bluetooth connection Print photos from a Bluetooth deviceTo import photos to an iPod To print photos from an iPodPrint from a computer Use creative options in the printer softwareHP Photosmart Premier Windows HP Photosmart Essential WindowsView photos on your computer screen HP Photosmart Studio MacHP Photosmart Share Save your photos to a computer To view memory card photos onscreenTo save your photos from a memory card to a computer Chapter Print on CDs and DVDs Create and print CD/DVD labelsPrepare your printer to print on CDs and DVDs Finish the print job Load the CD/DVD holderLoad the CD/DVD tray Remove the CD/DVD holder Chapter Care and maintenance Cleaning and maintaining the printerCleaning the exterior of the printer Cleaning the print cartridgesTo clean the print cartridge contacts Updating the softwareDownloading the software Windows users Storing the printer and print cartridges Maintaining the quality of photo paperStoring the printer Storing the print cartridgesStoring photo paper Handling photo paperTroubleshooting Printer hardware problemsPrinting problems Printer is plugged in, but it will not turn on SolutionPrinter does not print borderless photos Printing is very slowPrinted pages are dropping off of the output tray Printout is rippled or curledDocument printed at an angle or is off-center Solution Colors are not printing satisfactorily SolutionSolution To clear a paper jam No page came out of the printer CauseBlank page came out of the printer Solution My photos do not print when I press the Print buttonCD/DVD printing problems Print quality is poor SolutionBluetooth printing problems CD/DVD holder is not loaded completely SolutionMy Bluetooth device cannot find the printer Solution CD/DVD holder extends from the rear of the printerPrinter screen status indicators This indicator Has this meaningNo page came out of the printer Print quality is poorInformation, see Inserting and replacing Chapter HP Support HP Support by phoneReturn to HP repair service North America only HP Quick Exchange Service Japan onlyPlacing a call Additional warranty options Chapter Specifications System specificationsPrinter specifications Jpeg Category Specifications Print cartridges HP Warranty Chapter Index USB