HP Photosmart A640 driver and firmware
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... when it was connected to the computer with a USB cable through another USB device 72 An Unknown device message appeared (Windows only 72 The document or photo did not print using the selected default print settings 73 The printer did not print borderless photos 74 Could not save photos from the computer to the memory card 74 A blank page came out of...
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Contents
Environmental product stewardship program 87 Eco-Tips...87 Paper use...88 Plastics...88 Material safety data sheets 88 Recycling program...88 HP inkjet supplies recycling program 88 Power consumption...88 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union....90 Chemical Substances...90 Toxic and hazardous substance table...
User Guide - Page 9
... HP Photosmart A640 series printer comes with the following documentation:
Setup instructions: The setup instructions explain how to set up the printer, install the 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.
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www.hp.com/support
Help from your device...
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.... Touch the question mark icon for help on that screen.
Setup Menu
Tools
Preferences
Bluetooth
Help
4. Touch an option to open it or to perform the operation it indicates. 5. To exit a menu, touch .
Setup menu options
Tools • Print Test Page
Touch to print a test page that contains information about the printer. The test...
User Guide - Page 20
...of the paper.
• Software Install Mode: Touch to change the software install mode. Select On (default), and the embedded HP quick connect software will automatically install when you connect the printer to a computer with a USB cable. For more information, see Software installation. Select Off if you are using the printer with the HP Wireless Printing Upgrade Kit or an HP Jet Direct box. Also...
User Guide - Page 28
..., touch Bluetooth. 3. Select the HP Photosmart A640 series printer when it appears on the device. 4. Send the print job from the Bluetooth device to the printer. See the documentation for your Bluetooth device for specific instructions on starting a print job.
NOTE: For information on adjusting the printer's Bluetooth settings, see the Help menu section in Setup Menu.
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Print from a Bluetooth...
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...• Print photos
Printer software
When connected to a computer, the printer is controlled by the printer software you installed on the computer. Use this software, also known as the printer driver, to change the print settings and to begin print jobs. For information on installing the software, see the setup instructions that came in the box with the printer or Software installation.
NOTE: The...
User Guide - Page 52
... memory card.
Mac users ▲ Double-click the USB drive icon on the desktop that represents the memory card. 4. Drag and drop files from the memory card to a location on the computer.
NOTE: You can also use Windows Explorer or the Macintosh Finder to copy files from the computer to the memory card.
To transfer non-photo files from a memory card to a connected computer 1. Insert a memory card...
User Guide - Page 53
...-click the USB drive icon on the desktop that represents the memory card. 3. Select the files you want to delete, and then delete them.
To back up photos from a memory card to another storage device 1. Do one of the following:
If a memory card is already inserted, do the following: ▲ Connect a compatible camera or flash drive to the front camera port of the printer. If a storage device, such...
User Guide - Page 54
... the software program you are using.
Mac users a. Choose File, and then choose Print. b. Choose the Printer Features pane. c. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. 3. In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the type of paper that you have loaded. 4. In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the appropriate quality setting for...
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... dialog box can vary depending on the software program you are using.
Mac users a. Choose File, and then choose Print. b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. c. Choose the Printer Features pane. 3. In the Paper Size drop-down list, select the size of paper that you have loaded.
NOTE: For borderless printing, select a paper...
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...photos • Print on index cards and other small media
Print ...HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. c. Click Properties or Preferences.
NOTE: The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on the software program you are using.
Mac users a. Choose File, and then choose Print. b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. c. Choose the Printer...
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... depending on the software program you are using.
Mac users a. Choose File, and then choose Print. b. Make sure the HP Photosmart A640 series is the selected printer. c. Choose the Printer Features pane. 5. Uncheck the Borderless check box, if it is checked. 6. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK (Windows) or Print (Mac OS).
Print photos...
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... tips or go to the online support services at www.hp.com/support.
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 the following topics: • Software installation issues • Printing and hardware issues • Bluetooth printing problems
Software installation issues
This section contains the...
User Guide - Page 68
..., wait 10 seconds, and then turn the printer on. 5. Reinstall the printer software according to the setup instructions that came with the printer.
Cause: There may be a conflict with the virus protection application or another software application that is running in the background on the computer that prevented a successful software installation.
If this did not solve the issue, try the...
User Guide - Page 69
... trying the remaining solutions until the issue is resolved. • Solution 1: Retry the installation • Solution 2: Disable Software Install Mode
Solution 1: Retry the installation Solution: Make sure the software is installed by verifying that there is HP Photosmart A640 series folder in the HP folder of the Windows Start menu. If the folder does not appear in the Start menu, retry...
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... the printer to your computer with a USB cable.
To disable Software Install Mode 1. Touch the Setup icon to display the Setup menu. For more information, see Setup
Menu. 2. Touch Preferences. 3. Touch Software Install Mode. 4. Make sure Off is checked. 5. Turn the printer off, wait 10 seconds, and then turn the printer back on. 6. Check to see if the printer appears in Printers and Faxes.
Printing...
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... 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...
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Free Disk Space 10 MB
Video Display SVGA 800 x 600, 16-bit color (32-bit color recommended)
Browser Windows: Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 6.0 or higher Mac OS: Any web browser
Connectivity • Available USB port and USB cable (purchased separately), if printing from a computer • Internet access recommended
Printer specifications
Connectivity USB 2.0 full-speed: Windows XP...
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A Software installation
The printer includes HP quick connect software, which installs when you connect the printer to your computer. In less than two minutes, you'll be ready to print from your computer!
NOTE: Windows XP or Vista or Mac OS X v10.4 or v10.5. For Windows Vista 64-bit systems: Please download the software from the HP support website at www.hp.com/support.
NOTE: The USB 2.0 cable ...