HP D5100 manual Storing the printer and print cartridges, Maintaining the quality of photo paper

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Downloading the software (Mac)

Note Make sure you are connected to the Internet before you use

HP Photosmart Updater.

1.From the Finder, choose Go > Applications.

2.Choose Hewlett-Packard > Photosmart > HP Photosmart Updater.

3.Follow the onscreen instructions to check for software updates.

If you are behind a firewall, you need to enter the proxy server information in the updater.

Storing the printer and print cartridges

Protect the printer and print cartridges by storing them properly when you are not using them.

Storing the printer

You can store the printer by following these steps:

1.Turn off the printer.

2.Remove all paper from the paper trays.

3.If the output tray extension is pulled out, push it in.

4.Close the CD/DVD tray.

The printer is designed to withstand long or short periods of inactivity.

Store the printer indoors out of direct sunlight in a place without temperature extremes.

If the printer and print cartridges have not been used for one month or more, use the software that came with the printer to run the automatic cartridge cleaning procedure before printing. For more information, see the HP Photosmart Printer Help.

Storing the print cartridges

When you store the printer, always leave the active print cartridges inside the printer. The printer stores the print cartridges in a protective cap during the power-down cycle.

Caution Make sure the printer completes its power-down cycle before you unplug the power cord. This allows the printer to store the print cartridges properly.

Follow these tips to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality:

Keep all unused print cartridges in their original sealed packages until they are needed. Store print cartridges at room temperature (15–35 degrees C or 59–95 degrees F).

Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until you are ready to install the print cartridge in the printer. If the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridge, do not attempt to reattach it. Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge.

Maintaining the quality of photo paper

For best results with photo paper, follow the guidelines in this section.

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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