HP D5100 manual Print from a computer, Use creative options in the printer software

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4 Print from a computer

To print from a computer, the printer software must be installed. During software installation, either HP Photosmart Premier (Windows Full-install users), HP Photosmart Essential (Windows Express-install users) or the HP Photosmart Studio (Mac) is installed on your computer, allowing you to organize, share, edit, and print photos.

For more information on installing the software, see the Quick Start Guide. Update the software regularly to ensure you have the latest features and improvements; for instructions, see Updating the software.

Note Windows users: HP Photosmart Premier can only be used on computers with processors that have Intel® Pentium® III (or equivalent) and higher.

Use creative options in the printer software

Read through these tips on how to open and use HP Photosmart Premier (Windows), HP Photosmart Essential (Windows), HP Photosmart Studio (Mac), and HP Photosmart Share.

HP Photosmart Premier (Windows)

HP Photosmart Premier is an easy-to-use software program that gives you everything you need to have fun with your photos, in addition to basic photo editing and printing. This software also gives you access to HP Photosmart Share so that you can easily share your photos. HP Photosmart Premier is only available to Windows users.

Open HP Photosmart Premier (Windows users)

➔Double-click the HP Photosmart Premier icon on your desktop. If you need help, see the software help within HP Photosmart Premier.

Explore the many features of HP Photosmart Premier:

●View — View photos in multiple sizes and ways. Easily organize and manage your photos.

●Edit — Crop your photos and fix photos with red eye. Automatically adjust and enhance your photos in different sizes and in multiple layouts.

●Print — Print your photos in different sizes and in multiple layouts.

●Share — Send photos to family and friends without the bulky attachments using HP Photosmart Share, a better way to send e-mail.

●Create — Easily create album pages, cards, calendars, panoramic photos, CD labels, and more.

●Back-up— Make back-up copies of your photos to store and save.

HP Photosmart Essential (Windows)

HP Photosmart Essential is an easy-to-use software program that gives you basic photo editing and printing capabilities. This software also gives you access to HP Photosmart Share so that you can easily share your photos. HP Photosmart Essential is only available for Windows users.

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Contents HP Photosmart D5100 series 800-225-528 Trademarks Copyrights and trademarksHewlett-Packard Company notices Regulatory model identification numberContents HP Photosmart D5100 series Accessing the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help WelcomeInside view Printer partsFront View Back of printer Control panelIndicator lights Printer screenHP Photosmart D5100 series User Guide Chapter Choose the right paper Get ready to printLoad paper Print from the control panel or a computerLoad the main tray Load the photo tray Print cartridge tips Using print cartridgesPurchasing replacement print cartridges To prepare the printer and cartridges Inserting and replacing the print cartridgesAligning the print cartridges for maximum results To insert the cartridgesChapter Print from a memory card Print without a computerGetting connected Memory card types Insert a memory cardMemory card slots Change the default paper size Decide which photos to print Select a photo layoutSelect photos to print Print your photosRemove a memory card Using a PictBridge cameraPrinting photos from a digital camera To connect a PictBridge-compatible camera to the printerMake the Bluetooth connection Print photos from other Bluetooth devicesUsing a Bluetooth camera Print photos from a Bluetooth deviceTo import photos to an iPod To print photos from an iPodHP Photosmart Premier Windows Print from a computerUse creative options in the printer software HP Photosmart Essential WindowsHP Photosmart Share View photos on your computer screenHP Photosmart Studio Mac To save your photos from a memory card to a computer Save your photos to a computerTo view memory card photos onscreen Chapter Prepare your printer to print on CDs and DVDs Print on CDs and DVDsCreate and print CD/DVD labels Load the CD/DVD tray Finish the print jobLoad the CD/DVD holder Remove the CD/DVD holder Chapter Cleaning the exterior of the printer Care and maintenanceCleaning and maintaining the printer Cleaning the print cartridgesDownloading the software Windows users To clean the print cartridge contactsUpdating the software Storing the printer Storing the printer and print cartridgesMaintaining the quality of photo paper Storing the print cartridgesStoring photo paper Handling photo paperTroubleshooting Printer hardware problemsPrinting problems Printer is plugged in, but it will not turn on SolutionPrinted pages are dropping off of the output tray Printer does not print borderless photosPrinting is very slow Printout is rippled or curledSolution To clear a paper jam Document printed at an angle or is off-center SolutionColors are not printing satisfactorily Solution 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 SolutionMy Bluetooth device cannot find the printer Solution Bluetooth printing problemsCD/DVD holder is not loaded completely Solution CD/DVD holder extends from the rear of the printerNo page came out of the printer Printer screen status indicatorsThis indicator Has this meaning Print quality is poorInformation, see Inserting and replacing Chapter HP Support HP Support by phonePlacing a call Return to HP repair service North America onlyHP Quick Exchange Service Japan only Additional warranty options Chapter Specifications System specificationsPrinter specifications Jpeg Category Specifications Print cartridges HP Warranty Chapter Index USB
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