HP A646 Inkjet CC001A#B1H Change the print settings for the print job, Change the print quality

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Chapter 6

Change the print settings for the print job

This section describes how to change print settings, such as paper type or print quality, when printing from a computer. This section contains the following topics:

•Change the print quality

•Change the paper type

•Change the paper size

Print from a computer

Change the print quality

Choose the print quality and speed to optimize your photo printing.

To select a print quality and speed

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. Choose the Printer Features pane.

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

3.In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the type of paper that you have loaded.

4.In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the appropriate quality setting for your project.

Print quality settings

•Best provides the best balance between high quality and speed and can be used for high quality prints. For most documents, the Best setting prints more slowly than the Normal setting.

•Normal provides the best balance between print quality and speed and is appropriate for most documents.

•Fast Normal prints more quickly than the Normal setting.

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Contents User Guide Page Contents Maintenance Print from a computerSpecifications TroubleshootingHP support and warranty Regulatory and environmental informationContents HP Photosmart A640 series User Guide Chapter Get started How do I?Find more information Photosmart at a glance Front and rear viewsControl panel buttons and indicator lights HP TouchSmart screenUse the touch screen Use the stylusStylus storage areas Photosmart Menu Touch screen frameTouch screen frame Touch View and Print on the Photosmart menu Thumbnail view and 1-up viewTo view photos in thumbnail view To view photos in 1-up viewPhoto icons Setup MenuPhoto icons Related topicsHow to use the Setup Menu To use the setup menuPrint Sample Setup menu optionsTools Print Test Printer StatusPreferences Bluetooth HelpGet started Load your paper Paper basicsChoose the best paper for the job Paper loading tipsTo load paper To change the paper typeLoad your paper Paper basics Touch Bluetooth Touch Device Address Print from a Bluetooth deviceWhat you need for a Bluetooth connection To find out the device address of the productTo print from a Bluetooth device Print photos from a Bluetooth deviceTo connect to and print from other Bluetooth devices Touch BluetoothPrint without a computer Print from a memory cardSupported memory cards Insert a memory cardPrint 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 Draw on photos To use the Draw creative optionAdd clip art Use Design GalleryTo use the Clip Art creative option Specialty printing projects To use the Design Gallery creative optionCreate albums To use the Albums creative optionPrint without a computer Create Greeting Cards To use the Greeting Card creative optionPassport photos To use Passport Photos mode To use Panoramic Photos modePanoramic photos To use Photo Stickers mode Photo stickersVideo Frame prints Create Photo LayoutsTo use the Photo Layouts creative option To print a frame from a video clipCrop a photo Enhance or edit your photosUse Photo Fix To turn off Photo FixUse Pet Eye Fix Adjust photo brightnessRemove red-eye from your photos Touch up a photoTouch Slideshow on the Photosmart menu Create and view slide showsTo view photos in a slideshow To print from a slideshowPrint without a computer Print from a computer Printer softwareTransfer photos to a computer To save photos from a memory card to a connected computer To delete photos or files from a memory cardTo change the HP Real Life technologies settings Enhance your photosIf a memory card is already inserted, do the following Change the print quality Change the print settings for the print jobPrint quality settings To select a print quality and speedTo select a specific paper type Change the paper typeChange the paper size To select a paper sizeGuidelines Print photosPrint borderless photos To print a borderless photoPrint photos with a border To print a photo with bordersPrint panoramic photos To print panoramic photosPrint on index cards and other small media To print on index cards or other small mediaPrint from a computer To clean the print cartridge from the printer MaintenanceClean the print cartridge automatically Align the print cartridgeInsert or replace the print cartridge To access the printer status screenView estimated ink levels View printer statusTo insert or replace a print cartridge Get print cartridge ordering information Store the printer and print cartridge Print a testPrint a sample Store the printerRemove ink from your skin and clothing RemedyInstallation failed TroubleshootingSoftware installation issues Solution 1 Turn off virus softwareTry the following solution for this problem Solution 2 Accept the license agreement during installationSolution 3 Retry the installation To enable Software Install ModeInstallation did not start automatically Printer does not appear in Printers and Faxes Windows onlySolution 2 Make sure Software Install Mode is enabled Solution 3 Turn the printer off and then back onSolution 4 Make a drive letter available Printing and hardware issues Printer is plugged in, but it will not turn onSolution 1 Check the power cord Solution 2 Press the On button once and not quicklySolution 3 Unplug product and contact support online Printout did not appear Solution 1 Make sure the USB cable is securely attachedSolution 2 Make sure that the printer is turned on Computer and printer lost communicationTry the following solution for this problem Solution An Unknown device message appeared Windows onlyWindows users Printer did not print borderless photos Could not save photos from the computer to the memory cardTouch Preferences Touch Borderless Blank page came out of the printer Solution 1 Reduce image sizeSolution 2 Use correct paper Print quality is poorSolution 3 Print on correct side of paper Bluetooth printing problemsMy Bluetooth device cannot find the printer Solution 4 Clean print cartridgeTouch Bluetooth Touch Security level Solution 2 Check Bluetooth Visibility settingSolution 3 Check Bluetooth Security level setting Cause Bluetooth Security level may be set to HighNo 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 HP support by phone HP support and warrantyCheck the HP support Web site first Phone support periodAdditional 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 FCC statement Vcci Class B compliance statement for users in JapanLED indicator statement Environmental product stewardship programEco-Tips Paper use Material safety data sheetsPower consumption PlasticsRegulatory and environmental Information Chemical Substances ItalianoEU Declaration of Conformity EMCChapter April Software installation To install the softwareAppendix a