HP D5100 manual Print on CDs and DVDs, Create and print CD/DVD labels

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5 Print on CDs and DVDs

In addition to printing on paper, your HP Photosmart D5100 series printer also allows you to print on CDs and DVDs. You can design and create a custom label for your CD or DVD using the HP Phototsmart Premier Software on a Windows computer or the HP Photosmart Studio on a Mac. You can then print the label on your printable CD or DVD media.

Tip It is recommended that you write your data to the CD or DVD before printing the label on it.

Create and print CD/DVD labels

Read through these tips on how to open and use the HP Photosmart Premier Software and the HP Photosmart Studio.

HP Photosmart Premier

HP Photosmart Premier is an easy-to-use software that provides you with all the tools you need to have fun with your photos. This software also helps you to design and create labels for your CDs and DVDs.

Opening HP Photosmart Premier

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

HP Photosmart Studio

HP Photosmart Studio is an easy-to-use software that provides you with all the tools you need to have fun with your photos on a Mac. This software also helps you to design and create labels for your CDs and DVDs.

Opening HP Photosmart Studio

➔In the Dock, click the HP Photosmart Studio icon.

Using HP Photosmart Premier

After opening the software, you can design and create labels for your CDs and DVDs under the Create tab. After creating your label, click Print on the Create page to print the label on your media. If you need help, see the onscreen Help within the software.

Tip Before you click Print in the software, load the media in the CD/DVD tray. If you need help, see Load the CD/DVD tray.

Prepare your printer to print on CDs and DVDs

After creating your CD/DVD label, load the CD/DVD tray with a printable media.

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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 WelcomePrinter parts Front ViewInside 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 Using print cartridges Purchasing replacement print cartridgesPrint cartridge tips To prepare the printer and cartridges Inserting and replacing the print cartridgesAligning the print cartridges for maximum results 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 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 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 Cleaning the exterior of the printer Care and maintenanceCleaning and maintaining the printer Cleaning the print cartridgesTo clean the print cartridge contacts Updating the softwareDownloading the software Windows users 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 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