HP A646 Inkjet CC001A#B1H Print a test, Print a sample, Store the printer and print cartridge

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Print a test page

The information on a test page can be helpful if you need to contact HP support. It also contains information about ink levels, print or ink cartridge performance, printer serial number, and so on.

To print a test page from the printer

1.Touch the Setup icon to display the Setup menu. For more information, see Setup Menu.

2.Touch Tools, and then touch Print Test Page.

Print a sample page

Print a sample page to test the printer photo printing quality and to make sure the paper is loaded correctly.

To print a sample page from the printer

1.Touch the Setup icon to display the Setup menu. For more information, see Setup Menu.

2.Touch Tools, and then touch Print Sample Page.

Store the printer and print cartridge

This section contains information on storing your printer and print cartridge.

•Store the printer

•Store the print cartridge

Store the printer

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

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

Store the print cartridge

When you store the printer, always leave the active print cartridge inside the printer. The printer stores the print cartridge 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.

Maintenance

Store the printer and print cartridge

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Contents User Guide Page Contents Print from a computer MaintenanceHP support and warranty TroubleshootingSpecifications Regulatory and environmental informationContents HP Photosmart A640 series User Guide Chapter Find more information Get startedHow do I? 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 thumbnail view Thumbnail view and 1-up viewTouch View and Print on the Photosmart menu To view photos in 1-up viewPhoto icons Setup MenuPhoto icons Related topicsTo use the setup menu How to use the Setup MenuTools Print Test Setup menu optionsPrint Sample Printer StatusPreferences Help BluetoothGet started Choose the best paper for the job Paper basicsLoad your paper Paper loading tipsTo change the paper type To load paperLoad your paper Paper basics What you need for a Bluetooth connection Print from a Bluetooth deviceTouch Bluetooth Touch Device Address To find out the device address of the productTo connect to and print from other Bluetooth devices Print photos from a Bluetooth deviceTo print from a Bluetooth device Touch BluetoothPrint from a memory card Print without a computerInsert a memory card Supported memory cardsTo select photos, add copies, and print multiple photos Print photos from a memory card or USB deviceOne touch photo prints To deselect all photos To print all photosTo deselect photos To deselect one photo To remove a specific photo from the print queue To print a photo indexTo print camera-selected photos Remove a memory card Save photos from a memory card to another devicePrint from a PictBridge-certified camera or device Get creative To use the Frames creative option Add framesAdd captions To use the Caption creative option To use the Draw creative option Draw on photosTo use the Clip Art creative option Add clip artUse Design Gallery 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 CardsPanoramic photos Passport photos To use Passport Photos modeTo use Panoramic Photos mode Photo stickers To use Photo Stickers modeTo use the Photo Layouts creative option Create Photo LayoutsVideo Frame prints To print a frame from a video clipUse Photo Fix Enhance or edit your photosCrop a photo To turn off Photo FixRemove red-eye from your photos Adjust photo brightnessUse Pet Eye Fix Touch up a photoTo view photos in a slideshow Create and view slide showsTouch Slideshow on the Photosmart menu To print from a slideshowPrint without a computer Transfer photos to a computer Print from a computerPrinter software To delete photos or files from a memory card To save photos from a memory card to a connected computerIf a memory card is already inserted, do the following To change the HP Real Life technologies settingsEnhance your photos Print quality settings Change the print settings for the print jobChange the print quality To select a print quality and speedChange the paper size Change the paper typeTo select a specific paper type To select a paper sizePrint borderless photos Print photosGuidelines To print a borderless photoTo 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 Clean the print cartridge automatically MaintenanceTo clean the print cartridge from the printer Align the print cartridgeView estimated ink levels To access the printer status screenInsert or replace the print cartridge View printer statusTo insert or replace a print cartridge Get print cartridge ordering information Print a sample Print a testStore the printer and print cartridge Store the printerRemedy Remove ink from your skin and clothingSoftware installation issues TroubleshootingInstallation failed Solution 1 Turn off virus softwareSolution 3 Retry the installation Solution 2 Accept the license agreement during installationTry the following solution for this problem To enable Software Install ModePrinter does not appear in Printers and Faxes Windows only Installation did not start automaticallySolution 4 Make a drive letter available Solution 2 Make sure Software Install Mode is enabledSolution 3 Turn the printer off and then back on Printer is plugged in, but it will not turn on Printing and hardware issuesSolution 3 Unplug product and contact support online Solution 1 Check the power cordSolution 2 Press the On button once and not quickly Solution 2 Make sure that the printer is turned on Solution 1 Make sure the USB cable is securely attachedPrintout did not appear Computer and printer lost communicationAn Unknown device message appeared Windows only Try the following solution for this problem SolutionWindows users Touch Preferences Touch Borderless Printer did not print borderless photosCould not save photos from the computer to the memory card Solution 2 Use correct paper Solution 1 Reduce image sizeBlank page came out of the printer Print quality is poorMy Bluetooth device cannot find the printer Bluetooth printing problemsSolution 3 Print on correct side of paper Solution 4 Clean print cartridgeSolution 3 Check Bluetooth Security level setting Solution 2 Check Bluetooth Visibility settingTouch Bluetooth Touch Security level Cause Bluetooth Security level may be set to HighPhoto printed with borders No page came out of the printerPrint quality is poor Click Order Supplies Online Windows or Supplies Mac OS Shop for ink suppliesTo order cartridges from a connected computer Shop for ink supplies Check the HP support Web site first HP support and warrantyHP support by phone Phone support periodAfter the phone support period Additional warranty optionsPlacing a call System requirements SpecificationsPrinter specifications Paper Tray Print Cartridge Regulatory model identification number Regulatory and environmental informationRegulatory notices Vcci Class B compliance statement for users in Japan FCC statementEco-Tips LED indicator statementEnvironmental product stewardship program Power consumption Material safety data sheetsPaper use PlasticsRegulatory and environmental Information Italiano Chemical SubstancesEMC EU Declaration of ConformityChapter April To install the software Software installationAppendix a