Chapter 5

Print on index cards and other small media

Guidelines

•Use only cards and small media that meet the printer paper-size specifications.

•Do not exceed the paper tray capacity when loading media. For more information, see “Printer specifications” on page 65.

•Print quality decreases when printing on plain paper such as index cards. This is to be expected and does not indicate a problem. Printing on plain paper is useful for print jobs, such as drafts, where print quality is not important.

Prepare to print

1.Verify the printer is turned on.

2.Load paper. For more information, see the “Paper basics” on page 15 section.

Print

1.Open the Print Properties dialog box. For more information, see “Printer Properties dialog box” on page 23.

2.Click the Features tab, and then specify the following print settings:

•Paper Type: Plain Paper

•Size: An appropriate card size

3.Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.

Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that you see on the Printer Properties dialog box. For more information, see “What's This? help” on page 24.

NOTE: If an out-of-paper message is displayed, see “Paper basics” on page 15 for help in resolving the problem.

Related topics

“Change the print settings for the print job” on page 27

HP Photosmart software

The HP Photosmart software coordinates the functions of HP imaging devices: scanners, cameras, printers, and all-in-one devices. Depending on the devices you have installed and their capabilities, you can quickly and easily organize, edit, and share digital images.

Organize, edit, and share digital images in creative ways

If you performed the default installation of the printer software, you also installed the Photosmart Essential software. This software lets you easily:

•Print photos and digital images

•Transfer images from a camera or memory card

•Edit images

•Share photos with friends and family

For more information, see the HP Photosmart Software Help.

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