Install the software, Windows users | HP A510 manual

A Install the software

The printer comes with optional software you can install on a computer.

After using the setup instructions that came in the box with the printer to set up the printer hardware, use the instructions in this section to install the software.

Windows users

Important: Do not connect the USB cable until you are prompted.

1.Insert the HP Photosmart CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive. If the Install Wizard does not appear, locate the Setup.exe file on the CD-ROM drive and double-click it. It takes less than a minute for the files to load.

2.Click Next and follow the onscreen instructions.

3.When prompted, either accept the Recommended option or select the Custom option. If you select Custom, deselect the software programs you don't want to install. If you are not sure, you can highlight the name of each program listed to read a brief description of the program.

4.When prompted, connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port on the back of the printer, and connect the other end to the USB port on your computer.

5.Follow the onscreen instructions until the installation is finished. If you are prompted to restart your computer, go ahead and do so.

Mac users

1.Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port on the back of the printer, and connect the other end to the USB port on your computer.

2.Insert the HP Photosmart CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive.

3.On your desktop, double-click the HP Photosmart CD icon.

4.Double-click the HP Installer icon, and follow the instructions on each installation screen to install the printer software.

5.When the Congratulations screen appears, click OK.

Note Windows users: The HP Photosmart Essential software is included in the Recommended install option. If you use Windows 2000 or XP, you can select

HP Photosmart Premier as a Custom install option. HP Photosmart Premier is only available on some models.

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Contents

User Guide Page Copyrights and trademarks Hewlett-Packard Company noticesTrademarks Regulatory model identification number VCVRA-0508 Contents HP Photosmart A510 series Welcome Find more information Printer parts Front of printer Rear of printer Inside front of printer Indicator lights Control panel Optional accessories Internal battery compartmentHP Photosmart Internal Battery HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter Use the printer menusHP Photosmart Carrying Case To use the printer menu Chapter Photo printing overview Start-to-finish printing Step Choose a photo layout Step Print photos Paper basics Choose and load paperChoose the right paper Load your paper To load paper To change the paper type Memory card CompactFlash How to insert the memory card Print from a memory cardGet photos from a memory card Insert a memory card Memory card How to insert the memory card Microdrive MultiMediaCardSecure Digital SmartMedia Memory card How to insert the memory card Memory Stick Remove a memory cardXD-Picture Card To remove a memory card Navigate through and view your photos Select multiple photos Choose a photo layout Print your photosTo choose a photo layout To print a single photo To print a photo index To print camera-selected photos Creative projects Print panoramic photosTo create panoramic photos Stitch several photos together Print photo stickers Select any photoTo print panoramic photos To print photo stickers Perfect photos automatically using Photo Fix Print nine frames from a video clipPrint passport photos To print nine frames from a video clip Mail or upload your photos using HP Photosmart Share To turn off Photo Fix Press Photo FixTo use HP Photosmart Share to send photos Print photos from a Bluetooth device Print from other devicesPrint photos from a digital camera Print photos from a computer To save photos from a memory card to the computer Print photos from an iPod Click Transfer To print photos from a computer WindowsTo print photos from a computer Mac To import photos to an iPod Chapter Maintain and transport the printer Replace the print cartridge To prepare the printer and cartridge Clean and maintain the printer Clean the outside of the printerAutomatically clean the print cartridge To clean the outside of the printer Manually clean the print cartridge contacts To clean the print cartridge contactsPrint a test Align the print cartridge To print a testTo align the print cartridge Store the printer and print cartridge Store the printer Maintain the quality of photo paper Transport the printerStore the print cartridge To store photo paper To transport the printer Troubleshooting Printer hardware problemsOn light is flashing red On light is flashing amber Buttons on the control panel do not respond Printer is plugged in, but it will not turn on Solution Printing problems Paper does not feed into the printer correctly Solution Photo printed at an angle or is off-center Solution No page came out of the printer SolutionPaper jammed while printing Blank page came out of the printer Solution Printer ejected the paper when preparing to print Print quality is poor Solution When I print photos I see unexpected resultsPhotos will not print from an iPod Bluetooth printing problems My Bluetooth device cannot find the printer SolutionNo page came out of the printer Error messages Error message Paper jam. Clear jam then press OKPrint quality is poor Photo printed with borders Error message Cartridge service station is stuck Error message Photo is corrupted Solution Chapter Specifications System requirementsComponent Operating system Processor Mac minimum Printer specifications Category Memory cards International Chapter If you have a problem, follow these steps HP supportSupport process HP support by phone Additional warranty options After the phone support period HP Warranty HP product Duration of limited warranty Chapter Install the software Windows users Appendix a Printer menus Printer menus Help Index USB Screen icons