HP 8200 manual Printing basics, Using memory cards

2 Printing basics

The HP Photosmart 8200 series printer lets you select, enhance, and print photos without even turning on the computer. This section provides you with detailed instructions on using memory cards, selecting photos, and more. For more information on advanced features, such as using proof sheets to select and print photos, see the User's Guide available in online format on the User's Guide CD.

Using memory cards

After you have taken pictures with a digital camera, you can remove the memory card from the camera and insert it into the printer to view and print your photos. The printer can read the following types of memory cards: CompactFlash™, Memory Sticks, Microdrive™, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, and xD-Picture Card™.

Caution Using any other type of memory card may damage the memory card and the printer.

To learn about other ways of transferring photos from a digital camera to the printer, see Connecting to other devices.

Supported file formats

The printer can recognize and print JPEG and uncompressed TIFF file formats directly from the memory card. You can also print video clips from Motion-JPEG QuickTime, Motion-JPEG AVI, and MPEG-1 files. If a digital camera saves photos and video clips in other file formats, save the files to a computer and print them using a software application. For more information, see the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help.

Caution Do not pull out a memory card while the Memory Card light is flashing. A flashing light means that the printer is accessing the memory card. Removing a memory card while it is being accessed may damage the printer and the memory card or corrupt the information on the memory card.