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6 Print from a computer

This section describes how to print photos when the HP Photosmart A640 series printer is connected to a computer, and you want to print a photo from an image editing application.

This section contains the following topics:

•Printer software

•Transfer photos to a computer

•Enhance your photos

•Change the print settings for the print job

•Print photos

Printer software

When connected to a computer, the printer is controlled by the printer software you installed on the computer. Use this software, also known as the printer driver, to change the print settings and to begin print jobs.

For information on installing the software, see the setup instructions that came in the box with the printer or Software installation.

NOTE: The Printer Properties dialog box is also referred to as the Printing Preferences dialog box.

To access print settings

1.Open the file that you want to print.

2.Follow the steps for your operating system.

Windows users

a. Select File, and then select Print.

b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. c. Click Properties or Preferences.

NOTE: The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on the software program you are using.

Mac users

a. Choose File, and then choose Print.

b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer.

Print from a computer

Transfer photos to a computer

This section describes how to transfer photos and non-photo files from a memory card inserted into the printer to a connected computer.

Print from a computer

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Contents User Guide Page Contents Print from a computer MaintenanceRegulatory and environmental information TroubleshootingHP support and warranty SpecificationsContents HP Photosmart A640 series User Guide Chapter Get started How do I?Find more information Front and rear views Photosmart at a glanceHP TouchSmart screen Control panel buttons and indicator lightsUse the stylus Use the touch screenStylus storage areas Touch screen frame Photosmart MenuTouch screen frame To view photos in 1-up view Thumbnail view and 1-up viewTo view photos in thumbnail view Touch View and Print on the Photosmart menuRelated topics Setup MenuPhoto icons Photo iconsTo use the setup menu How to use the Setup MenuPrinter Status Setup menu optionsTools Print Test Print SamplePreferences Help BluetoothGet started Paper loading tips Paper basicsChoose the best paper for the job Load your paperTo change the paper type To load paperLoad your paper Paper basics To find out the device address of the product Print from a Bluetooth deviceWhat you need for a Bluetooth connection Touch Bluetooth Touch Device AddressTouch Bluetooth Print photos from a Bluetooth deviceTo connect to and print from other Bluetooth devices To print from a Bluetooth devicePrint from a memory card Print without a computerInsert a memory card Supported memory cardsPrint photos from a memory card or USB device One touch photo printsTo select photos, add copies, and print multiple photos To print all photos To deselect photos To deselect one photoTo deselect all photos To print a photo index To print camera-selected photosTo remove a specific photo from the print queue Save photos from a memory card to another device Print from a PictBridge-certified camera or deviceRemove a memory card Get creative Add frames Add captionsTo use the Frames creative option To use the Caption creative option To use the Draw creative option Draw on photosAdd clip art Use Design GalleryTo use the Clip Art creative option To use the Design Gallery creative option Specialty printing projectsTo use the Albums creative option Create albumsPrint without a computer To use the Greeting Card creative option Create Greeting CardsPassport photos To use Passport Photos mode To use Panoramic Photos modePanoramic photos Photo stickers To use Photo Stickers modeTo print a frame from a video clip Create Photo LayoutsTo use the Photo Layouts creative option Video Frame printsTo turn off Photo Fix Enhance or edit your photosUse Photo Fix Crop a photoTouch up a photo Adjust photo brightnessRemove red-eye from your photos Use Pet Eye FixTo print from a slideshow Create and view slide showsTo view photos in a slideshow Touch Slideshow on the Photosmart menuPrint without a computer Print from a computer Printer softwareTransfer photos to a computer To delete photos or files from a memory card To save photos from a memory card to a connected computerTo change the HP Real Life technologies settings Enhance your photosIf a memory card is already inserted, do the following To select a print quality and speed Change the print settings for the print jobPrint quality settings Change the print qualityTo select a paper size Change the paper typeChange the paper size To select a specific paper typeTo print a borderless photo Print photosPrint borderless photos GuidelinesTo print a photo with borders Print photos with a borderTo print panoramic photos Print panoramic photosTo print on index cards or other small media Print on index cards and other small mediaPrint from a computer Align the print cartridge MaintenanceClean the print cartridge automatically To clean the print cartridge from the printerView printer status To access the printer status screenView estimated ink levels Insert or replace the print cartridgeTo insert or replace a print cartridge Get print cartridge ordering information Store the printer Print a testPrint a sample Store the printer and print cartridgeRemedy Remove ink from your skin and clothingSolution 1 Turn off virus software TroubleshootingSoftware installation issues Installation failedTo enable Software Install Mode Solution 2 Accept the license agreement during installationSolution 3 Retry the installation Try the following solution for this problemPrinter does not appear in Printers and Faxes Windows only Installation did not start automaticallySolution 2 Make sure Software Install Mode is enabled Solution 3 Turn the printer off and then back onSolution 4 Make a drive letter available Printer is plugged in, but it will not turn on Printing and hardware issuesSolution 1 Check the power cord Solution 2 Press the On button once and not quicklySolution 3 Unplug product and contact support online Computer and printer lost communication Solution 1 Make sure the USB cable is securely attachedSolution 2 Make sure that the printer is turned on Printout did not appearAn Unknown device message appeared Windows only Try the following solution for this problem SolutionWindows users Printer did not print borderless photos Could not save photos from the computer to the memory cardTouch Preferences Touch Borderless Print quality is poor Solution 1 Reduce image sizeSolution 2 Use correct paper Blank page came out of the printerSolution 4 Clean print cartridge Bluetooth printing problemsMy Bluetooth device cannot find the printer Solution 3 Print on correct side of paperCause Bluetooth Security level may be set to High Solution 2 Check Bluetooth Visibility settingSolution 3 Check Bluetooth Security level setting Touch Bluetooth Touch Security levelNo page came out of the printer Print quality is poorPhoto printed with borders Shop for ink supplies To order cartridges from a connected computerClick Order Supplies Online Windows or Supplies Mac OS Shop for ink supplies Phone support period HP support and warrantyCheck the HP support Web site first HP support by phoneAdditional warranty options Placing a callAfter the phone support period Specifications Printer specificationsSystem requirements Paper Tray Print Cartridge Regulatory and environmental information Regulatory noticesRegulatory model identification number Vcci Class B compliance statement for users in Japan FCC statementLED indicator statement Environmental product stewardship programEco-Tips Plastics Material safety data sheetsPower consumption Paper useRegulatory and environmental Information Italiano Chemical SubstancesEMC EU Declaration of ConformityChapter April To install the software Software installationAppendix a