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Introduction |
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If you've got an HP photo printer, you're already on your way to creating professional-quality photo prints at
home. Learn about accessories, software, support, and other tools that will enhance your printing experience.
Plus we'll provide tips and guidelines so you get the best possible results while extending the life of your photo
printer.
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Get creative at HP Activity Centre |
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Fuel your creative side with hundreds of free print projects at the
HP Activity Centre,
where you'll find:
- Albums & picture frames
- Calendars
- Greeting cards
- Scrapbooking
With so many to choose from, you'll never run out of creative project ideas!
The right ink and paper matter |
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Refilling your ink cartridges can spell trouble for your printer—and your photo prints. HP recommends using only
genuine HP inks and paper for good reason: They've been specially designed to work together to offer the absolute
best quality printing.
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Other types of paper can absorb too much ink, causing images to become blurry or too light.
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Using ink refills can increase your printer maintenance, costing you more money in the long run. Learn why using
HP ink will yield the best results and extend the life of your printer.
HP photo paper is specifically designed to produce high-quality, true-to-life
color images that are hard to distinguish from traditional lab-developed photographs.
And when it's used with HP ink, it can product photo prints that will last for
generations2. You can choose from a variety of paper sizes including
4" x 12" panorama, 5" x 7", and self-adhesive photo paper. And you pick the
finish you prefer, from matte to high gloss. Read more about choosing
HP photo paper.
Never run out of ink |
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HP SureSupply, a free software tool that sends automatic alerts when HP printers
are low on ink, makes reordering a no-brainer. To make the process quick and
simple, HP SureSupply takes you directly to your preferred retailer's website
where the needed items are preselected in your online shopping cart—and
ready for checkout. Visit www.hp.com/go/suresupply
for more details.
Photo-friendly features |
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HP photo printers offer special features so you can get better prints in less time. Here's an overview of features that
may be on your printer.
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Did you know you can store photos right on your printer? The HP Photosmart 475 compact photo printer stores up to
1,000 photos.
- You can print without a PC using most HP photo printers. Learn
how.
- HP photo printers are preloaded with easy-to-use software for photographers.
Organize, enhance, and more with HP Photosmart Essential.
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HP Real Life technologies allow you to remove red-eye and bring details out of the shadows for better-looking photos
without a PC.
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You can perform photo improvements and select pictures to print right on your printer's LCD screen
(screens are as large as 3.6" for easy editing).
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Preview photos before you print. The HP photo proof sheet feature lets you select photos to print—without using
your computer.
Accessories |
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Make the most of your photo printer with these accessories.
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If you have a portable HP photo printer, leave the cord at home and use the optional rechargeable battery
(up to 75 prints per charge) or print wirelessly from your phone, PDA, or laptop using an optional
HP Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter.
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Take your portable HP Photosmart printer on the road with a protective travel/carrying case and power adapter.
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Use a two-sided printing accessory (duplexer) to print a brochure or booklet.
Update your printer driver software |
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You may want to experiment with your printer driver software (the interface that pops up whenever you print). It controls
the resolution and color, and it usually chooses those settings automatically. That's is fine when you're printing on plain
paper, but if you're printing a digital photo, you may want to get in there and fiddle around to produce the best-quality
print.
For support and troubleshooting or to download drivers and software, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/ca/en/support.html.
Understand your printer and paper settings |
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Knowing when to use the different print modes on your printer can help you save money, conserve ink, and get
the best print possible.
Draft mode
This setting lets you print faster and use less ink. The print quality will be slightly diminished, but this mode is
perfect for drafts and everyday printing.
Best mode
Use this setting to produce the highest-quality photos.
These are general guidelines for changing your print quality settings. Please refer to your printer's manual for exact
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From the Start menu, click on Settings,
Control Panel, and Printers. Select your printer and click
Properties.
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Choose the Device Options tab and click Print Quality.
Then select the quality.
Paper settings
Your HP printer can use more or less ink depending on what type of paper you're using. For best results, adjust the paper
settings each time you change paper sizes or paper types. (Usually you can select paper type—such as photo paper—and
size in your printer settings menu; please refer to your manual for specific instructions.)
Award-winning service and support |
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When it comes to reliable customer service, you can trust HP—the first
in the industry to receive the J.D. Power and Associates Technology
Service and Support certification for an outstanding customer service experience.
Get fast, hassle-free 24/7 service for your HP printers and HP accessories whenever
you need it with HP Total Care—without paying a bundle. HP has the right
choice of extended service plan options to help protect your products, whether
they're in or out of warranty. Visit www.hp.ca/totalcare
for more information.
1Based on estimated retail price of HP 95 series 200 sheet 4" x 6" Photo Value Pack, three-ink printing. Actual
cost may vary based on printer used, images printed, and other factors.
2Special offer with purchase of certain HP Photo Value Pack, results may vary.
Award-winning
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