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HP Photosmart 380 series HP Photosmart 380 series User's Guide.
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Contents 1 Welcome ....................... ......................................................... ................................3 Finding more information .......... ....................... ..... .......................... .......................
7 Specifications ......... ................. ..................... .................... .................... .............57 System requirements .............. ....... .................................................... ..................57 Printer specifications .
1 Welcome Thank you for purchasing an HP Photosmart 380 series printer! With your new, compact photo printer you can easily print beautiful photos with or without a computer. This guide explains how to print photos from the printer without connecting it to a computer.
After you have installed the HP Photosmart printer software on your computer (for more information, see Installing the software ), you can view the onscreen Printer Help: ● Windows PC : From the Start menu, select Programs (in Windows XP, select All Programs ) > HP > Photosmart 330, 380 series > Photosmart Help .
Inside front of printer 1 In tray : Load paper here. 2 In tray extender : Pull out to support paper. 3 Paper-width guide : Move to the width of the current paper to position the paper properly. 4 Camera port : Connect a PictBridge digital camera, the optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, or an HP iPod.
Indicator lights 1 Memory Card light : This light is solid green when the printer is ready for memory card insertion or removal. It is green and flashing when the memory card is being accessed. See Inserting memory cards . 2 On light : This light is solid green when the printer is on.
Control panel 1 Menu : Press to access the printer menu. 2 Delete : Press to delete the currently selected photo from a memory card. 3 Print : Press to print selected photos from a memory card. 4 Cancel : Press to deselect photos, exit a menu, or stop an action.
Idle screen 1 Battery indicator : Displays the charge level of the HP Photosmart Internal Battery, if installed. A solidly-filled battery icon indicates a fully-charged battery. As the battery is used, the battery icon indicates the approximate amount of charge by the amount of solid fill.
Internal battery compartment 1 Cover of the battery compartment : Open this cover on the bottom of the printer to insert the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery. 2 HP Photosmart Internal Battery (Model Q5599A): A fully-charged battery has sufficient charge to print approximately 75 photos.
A ccessory name Description HP Photosmart Automobile DC Adapter The HP Photosmart Automobile DC Adapter lets you plug into your automobile for backup power and to recharge an optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery inserted in the printer.
Printer menu structure ● Print Options – Print all : Select to print all the photos on the memory card inserted in the printer. – Video action prints : Select to print nine frames from a video clip. For instructions on how to print from a video clip, see Selecting photos to print .
– Print test page : Select to print a test page containing information about the printer that can help in troubleshooting problems. – Clean cartridge : Select to clean the print cartridge. After cleaning, you'll be asked if you want to continue to a second-level cleaning (choose Yes or No ).
– Date/time : Select to show a date/time stamp on your printed photos. Select Date/time , Date only , or Off (default). – Colorspace : Select to choose a colorspace. Select Adobe RGB , sRGB , or Auto-select (default). The Auto-select default tells the printer to use the Adobe RGB colorspace, if available.
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2 Getting ready to print Before you can begin printing, there are three easy procedures you should become familiar with: ● Loading paper ● Inserting print cartridges ● Inserting memory cards You must load paper and insert a print cartridge before inserting a memory card.
Loading your paper Paper loading tips: ● You can print photos on photo paper, index cards, L-size cards, or Hagaki cards. ● Before loading paper, slide out the paper-width guide to make room for the paper. ● Load only one type and size of paper at a time.
For optimum printing results, HP recommends using only genuine HP print cartridges. Genuine HP print cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers to help you easily produce great results, time after time.
Insert the cartridge 1. If you are replacing a cartridge, push down and pull outward on the cartridge in the cradle to remove it. 2. Hold the replacement cartridge with the label on top. Slide the cartridge at a slight upward angle into the cradle so the copper-colored contacts go in first.
In some countries/regions the cartridge protector is not included with the printer, but comes with the HP Gray Photo cartridge that can be purchased separately.
Memory card How to insert the memory card CompactFlash ● Front label faces up, and if the label has an arrow, the arrow points toward the printer ● Edge with metal pinholes goes into the printer f.
Memory card How to insert the memory card Memory Stick ● Angled corner is on the left ● Metal contacts face down ● If you are using a Memory Stick Duo ™ or Memory Stick PRO Duo ™ card, attac.
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3 Printing without a computer The HP Photosmart 380 series printer lets you print amazing photos without even going near a computer. After setting up the printer using the setup instructions that came in the box with the printer, refer to these steps for start-to-finish printing.
Step 5 Select photos to print. See Selecting photos to print . Step 6 Get creative! See Getting creative . Step 7 Improve the quality of your photos. See Improving the quality of your photos .
To view photos... Do this In a continuous slide show 1. Press Menu . 2. Select Tools , then press OK . 3. Select Slide Show , then press OK . Press OK to pause or resume a slide show. Press Cancel to stop the slide show. Using a photo index A photo index shows thumbnail views and index numbers for all the photos on a memory card (2000 maximum).
If you want to… Do this 5. Press Select Photos or until the first photo you want to print appears, then press OK . 6. Press Select Photos or until the last photo you want to print appears, then press OK . 7. Press Print . Print one selected frame from a video clip 1.
If you want to… Do this Note 1 The image resolution in video clips is typically lower than that of digital photos; therefore, you may notice that the print quality of your video clip frames is lower than the print quality of your photos. Note 2 Not all video file formats are supported by this printer.
If you want to… Do this ...or select any photo to print in panoramic mode print in panoramic mode. A crop box on the printer screen shows the portion of the displayed photo to be printed (3:1 aspect ratio). The higher the original resolution of the displayed photo, the better it will look when printed in panoramic mode.
To try this... Do this Crop a photo Press Zoom or to increase or decrease the magnification by 0.25x. The maximum level is 5.0x. 1. Navigate to the photo you want to change, then press OK to select it. 2. Press Zoom to magnify the current photo. 3. Use the Select Photos arrows to move the crop box.
To try this... Do this was taken. This preference affects all prints. 4. Use the Select Photos arrows to highlight a date/time stamp option: – Date/time – Date only – Off 5.
Printing your photos Printing your photos involves three steps: selecting a layout, setting print quality, and selecting a print method. Selecting a layout You can select from several print layouts by pressing Layout after you insert a memory card. Layout options Do this 1.
To print from a... Do this unmarked or camera-selected (Digital Print Order Format, or DPOF). Printing from a memory card requires no computer and does not drain your digital camera's batteries. See Inserting memory cards . 3. Press Print . To print camera-selected photos 1.
To print from a... Do this on your HP iPod. If it was formatted in Windows, it will display Format Windows at the bottom of the screen. If it was not formatted in Windows, you must connect the HP iPod to a Windows PC using the USB cable that came with the HP iPod and follow the onscreen instructions.
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4 Getting connected Use the printer to stay connected to other devices and to family and friends. Connecting to other devices This printer offers several ways of connecting to computers or other devices. Each connection type lets you do different things.
Connection type and what you need What this lets you do If the printer came with this accessory or you have purchased it separately, see the accompanying documentation. For more information on Bluetooth wireless technology and HP, go to www.h p. com / go/bluetooth .
Connecting through HP Instant Share Use HP Instant Share to share photos with friends and relatives using e-mail, online albums, or an online photo finishing service. The printer must be connected through a USB cable to a computer with Internet access and have all the HP software installed.
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5 Maintaining and transporting the printer The HP Photosmart 380 series printer requires very little maintenance. Follow the guidelines in this chapter to extend the life span of the printer and printing supplies, and to ensure that the photos you print are always of the highest quality.
Note If the cartridge or printer has been recently dropped, you may also see white streaks or missing colors in your prints. This problem is temporary and clears up within 24 hours. Printing a test page Print a test page before contacting HP Customer Care.
4. A message appears on the printer screen reminding you to load plain paper. Load paper so the printer can print a calibration page. Use plain paper or index cards to conserve photo paper.
Storing the print cartridges When you store or transport 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 or remove the internal battery.
To make it even easier to print on the go, you can purchase these accessories: ● HP Photosmart Internal Battery : Power the printer with a rechargeable battery so you can print anyw here ● HP Photosmart Automobile DC Adapter : Power the printer from the cigarette lighter in a car.
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6 Troubleshooting The HP Photosmart printer is designed to be reliable and easy to use. This section answers frequently asked questions about using the printer and printing without a computer.
The On light flashed amber briefly after I turned the printer off. Solution This is a normal part of the pow er-down process. It does not indicate a problem with the printer. The On light is flashing amber. Cause A printer error has occurred. Try the following solutions.
If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is not installed in the printer, unplug the printer power cord. Wait about 10 seconds, then plug the power cord back in. Turn on the printer. If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed in the printer, unplug the printer power cord if it is plugged in.
The optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed in the printer, but it will not charge. Solution ● Open the battery compartment cover. Remove the battery and reinstall it. For more information on how to install the battery, see the documentation that came with the battery.
Paper does not feed into the printer correctly. Solution ● Make sure that the paper-width guide fits close to the edge of the paper without bending the paper. ● There may be too much paper loaded in the In tray. Remove some paper and try printing again.
The paper jammed while printing. Solution Check the printer screen for instructions. To clear a paper jam, try the following solutions. ● If the paper came part way through the front of the printer, gently pull the paper towards you to remove it.
The printer ejects the paper when preparing to print. Solution Direct sunlight could be interfering with the operation of the automatic paper sensor. Move the printer out of direct sunlight. Print quality is poor. Solution ● The print cartridge may be running out of ink.
My Bluetooth device cannot find the printer. Solution ● Make sure the HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter is plugged into the camera port on the front of the printer. The light on the adapter flashes when the adapter is ready to receive data. ● Bluetooth Visibility may be set to Not visible .
My computer cannot set the device name using the Bluetooth wireless connection. Solution Use a USB cable to connect your computer to the printer in order to set the printer Bluetooth device name using the Printer Toolbox. The printer software must already be installed on the computer.
Error message: Cartridge is not compatible. Use appropriate HP cartridge. Solution Replace the print cartridge with one that is compatible with the printer. For more information, see Inserting print cartridges . Error message: Print cartridge cradle is stuck.
Solution ● Reinsert the xD memory card into your camera and turn on the camera. In most cases, the camera automatically makes the necessary changes. ● Reformat the xD memory card. See the documentation that came with your camera for instructions on reformatting the memory card.
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7 Specifications This section lists the minimum system requirements for installing the HP Photosmart printer software, and provides selected printer specifications. System requirements Component Windows PC minimum Macintosh minimum Operating system Microsoft ® Windows 98, 2000 Professional, ME, XP Home, and XP Professional Mac ® OS X 10.
Category Specifications PictBridge : Microsoft Windows 98, 2000 Professional, ME, XP Home, and XP Professional; Mac OS X 10.2.3 through 10.3.x Bluetooth : Microsoft Windows 98, 2000 Professional, ME, .
Category Specifications Memory Sticks xD-Picture Card Memory card-supported file formats Printing: All supported image and video file formats Saving: All file formats Environmental specifications Maxi.
Category Specifications Power supply model number HP Part # 0957–2121 (North America), 100-240 V AC (± 10%) 50/60 Hz (±3 Hz) HP Part # 0957–2120 (Rest of world), 100-240 V AC (± 10%) 50/60 Hz (.
8 HP Customer Care Note The name of HP's support services may vary by country/region. If you have a problem, follow these steps: 1. Check the documentation that came with the printer. – Setup Guide : The HP Photosmart 380 series printer comes with setup instructions that explain how to set up the printer.
Western Europe: Customers in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom should go to www.hp.com/support to access phone support numbers in their country/region.
A Installing 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 below to install the software.
● Print — Print your photos in different sizes and in multiple layouts. ● Create — Easily create album pages, cards, calendars, panoramic photos, CD labels, and more. ● Share — Send photos to family and friends without the bulky attachments with HP Instant Share, a better way to send e-mail.
A. Extent of limited warranty 1. Hewlett-Packard (HP) warrants to the end-user customer that the HP products specified above will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the duration specified above, which duration begins on the date of purchase by the customer .
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Index Symbols/Numerics 9–up view 24 A accessories 9, 42 adaptive lighting 30 aligning print cartridges 17, 40 alignment page 40 antique coloration 28 automobile adapter 10, 42 B batteries charge ind.
print cartridges aligning 40 choosing 17 cleaning 39 ink level, checking 17 inserting 17 replacing 17 storing 18, 42 testing 40 printer accessories 9, 42 cleaning 39 connecting 35 documentation 3 erro.
Regulatory notices Hewlett-Packard Company This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ● This device may not cause harmful interference, and ● This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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