HP Photosmart A620 driver and firmware
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Basics Guide - Page 4
... Install the software and connect the USB cable 14 Transfer photos from a memory card to the computer 14
3 Creative projects Customize your photos...15 Specialty printing projects...17
4 Troubleshooting and support Printing and hardware issues 18 Insert or replace the print cartridge 20 Find more information...21 HP support...21 Regulatory model identification number SDGOA-0702 22 HP Warranty...
Basics Guide - Page 14
... the software and connect the USB cable
Windows users
Mac users
Important: Do not connect a USB cable until you are prompted.
1. Insert the HP Photosmart CD into your computer CD-ROM drive. If the Install Wizard does not appear, locate the setup.exe file on the CD-ROM drive and double-click it. Wait several minutes while the files load.
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port...
Basics Guide - Page 19
... the level
of ink in the print cartridge. Replace the cartridge if necessary. • See the electronic Help or online user guide for information on updating the printer
software. To check the version of the software, select About from the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the taskbar. To improve the system resources, close all open programs except...
Basics Guide - Page 21
...:
• Setup Guide: The setup instructions explain how to set up the printer, install the HP Photosmart software, and print a photo. Read this document first.
• Basics Guide: This is the document you are reading. It describes the features of the printer, explains how to use the printer without connecting it to a computer, and contains troubleshooting tips and support information.
•...
User Guide - Page 3
... This? help ...40 Download printer software updates 40 Transfer photos to a computer 40 Transfer photos from a camera or other device 40 Transfer photos and files from a memory card 41 Transfer photos from a memory card to the computer 41 Transfer non-photo files from a memory card to the computer 41 Delete photos and other files from a memory card 42 Enhance your photos ...42 HP Real Life...
User Guide - Page 9
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Your new HP Photosmart A620 series printer comes with the following documentation:
Setup instructions: The setup instructions explain how to set up the printer, install the HP Photosmart software, and print a photo. Read this document first. This document may be called Quick Start Guide or Setup Guide, depending on your country/region, language, or printer model.
Basics Guide: The Basics...
User Guide - Page 40
...print settings for the print job • Print preview • Print photos • HP Photosmart software
Printer software
This section contains the following topics: • Printer Properties dialog box • What's This? help • Download printer software updates
Printer Properties dialog box
When connected to a computer, the printer is controlled by the printer software you installed on...
User Guide - Page 41
... HP Photosmart software Installing the printer software update you download from the HP Web site does not update the HP Photosmart software you might have installed on the computer. For information about updating the HP Photosmart software, see the HP Photosmart Software Help.
Transfer photos to a computer
This section describes how to transfer photos and other files from cameras and memory cards...
User Guide - Page 42
... computer with a USB cable. 2. Connect a PictBridge camera to the camera port, or connect another device that
contains the photos you wish to transfer. Turn the camera or device on. 3. HP Solution Center opens on the computer. Click Transfer Photos, and then follow
the prompts on the computer. For more information, see the HP Photosmart Software Help.
Transfer photos and files from a memory card...
User Guide - Page 43
... the correct memory card slot in the printer. 3. Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the Windows taskbar, and
select HP Photosmart A620 series > Open E.
NOTE: E may not be the drive letter the computer assigns.
Windows Explorer opens and shows the contents of the card. 4. Select the files you want to delete, then select File > Delete.
Enhance your photos
The printer software offers...
User Guide - Page 58
... Page.
To print a sample page from a computer 1. Open the Toolbox dialog box. For more information, see "Toolbox dialog box"
on page 53. 2. Click the Device Services tab. 3. Click Print a Sample Page. 4. Click Print Page.
HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon
After you install the printer software, the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon appears in the Windows taskbar. This icon helps you perform...
User Guide - Page 59
... following menu
items: • HP Photosmart A620 series > About: View the printer software version,
installed printers, and the printer name and serial number. • Launch/Show HP Solution Center: Opens the HP Solution Center. • About: Shows the version of the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon. • Close HP Digital Imaging Monitor: Removes the HP Digital Imaging Monitor
icon from the...
User Guide - Page 60
... version of the printer software.
TIP: HP recommends using a USB cable 3 meters (10 feet) or less in length. Using a longer USB cable may cause errors.
This section contains troubleshooting information for the HP Photosmart A620 series printer. • Software installation issues • Printing and hardware issues • Bluetooth printing problems • Device messages
Software installation...
User Guide - Page 61
.... 7. Click Retry to continue the installation. If the installation does not continue, click Cancel, then reinstall the printer software.
The computer did not read the HP Photosmart CD
Cause: • The CD player or system may not be set to Autoplay. • The CD was not properly inserted or installed. • The CD or CD-ROM drive may be damaged.
Solution: •...
User Guide - Page 62
... may need to service the CD-ROM drive.
• If other CDs work but the HP Photosmart CD does not work, you may have a damaged CD. You can download the printer software from www.hp.com/ support.
A "There was an error writing to Dot4" message appeared Cause: The printer software may have not installed correctly.
Solution: • Unplug the USB cable from the computer, then plug it...
User Guide - Page 65
...go to Programs >HP > HP Photosmart A620 series > Uninstall Devices.
b. Follow the onscreen instructions. 3. When the uninstall is complete, restart the computer. 4. Reinstall the printer software. Follow the onscreen installation instructions. 5. Connect the power cord to the back of the printer and turn on the printer. 6. When the computer prompts you, connect the USB cable to the USB port on the...
User Guide - Page 67
... estimated ink levels" on page 54 for information on checking the level
of ink in the print cartridge. Replace the cartridge if necessary.
• See "Download printer software updates" on page 40 for information on updating the printer software. To check the version of the software, select About from the
HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon in the taskbar.
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Troubleshooting
User Guide - Page 71
... their support Web site to obtain the latest updates for the printing program.
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. Use the following instructions to...
User Guide - Page 78
... the following features: • Fast access to qualified online support specialists • Software and driver updates for the HP Photosmart • Valuable HP Photosmart and troubleshooting information for common problems • Proactive device updates, support alerts, and HP newsgrams that are available
when you register the HP Photosmart 2. For Europe only: Contact your local point of...
User Guide - Page 82
... Disk Space 400 MB
Video Display SVGA 800 x 600, 16-bit color (32-bit color recommended)
Optical Drive CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
Browser Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 5.01 Service Pack 2 or higher
Connectivity • Available USB port and USB cable • Internet access recommended
Printer specifications
Connectivity
USB 2.0 full-speed: Windows XP Home, XP Professional, or x64 Edition
HP...