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Printing your cherished pictures is faster, easier, and more convenient than ever with HP digital photography
products. You can print affordable, lab-quality photos directly from memory cards or straight from your
camera—without even going near a computer. And with HP photo printers and all-in-ones, you can even
remove red-eye and enhance your picture before you print. Read on to learn just how simple it is.
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Benefits of printing without a PC |
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It's easy. It's easier to print photos without a PC because there are fewer steps. Simply
connect your camera to your printer, or insert your camera's memory card into the card slot, and print.
It's fast. One of the biggest advantages of printing photos without a PC is speed. When
you print directly from a memory card or camera, there's no need to waste time booting up your computer, launching
photo software, or transferring your photos to your PC from your camera before printing.
HP photo printers and all-in-ones also save you time with special features for editing and enhancing your photos, including
red-eye removal and other HP Real Life technologies. Simply view and edit your pictures using the printer's image display,
choose your favorites, and print.
It's convenient. With a portable HP printer, you can print virtually anyplace, anytime for
instant gratification. Some models feature internal batteries, handles, and carrying cases, making them especially
portable. You can snap photos at a gathering, then connect your camera to a portable printer and make
professional-quality prints to share on the spot.
The HP
Photosmart 385 compact photo printer is small and lightweight, and offers
powerful editing on a 2.5" LCD display for top-quality 4" x 6" photos anywhere!
It's affordable. With HP, you can create 4" x 6" prints at home for as little as 24 cents
each1. Print 5" x 7" photos for as little as 49 cents, and 8" x10" for $1.49 each.
It saves hard drive space. Another benefit of printing without a PC is saving memory on your
PC's hard drive. Some HP photo printers allow you to store your pictures right on the printer, so they don't take up space
on your computer.
The HP
Photosmart 475 compact photo printer, for example, can store up to 1,000
digital photos. It gives you the power of a PC in a portable photo printer.
How to print without a PC |
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With most HP photo printers or all-in-ones, you can follow these simple steps to print exceptional-quality photos without
a PC in minutes!
Step one: View your pictures on your printer
There are a few simple ways to get your photos from your camera to your printer. Some printers use one of these methods
(usually via memory card); many printers offer multiple options.
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Insert a memory card.
One way to print without a PC is to insert your camera's memory card into your HP printer's card slot.
The printer will automatically grab your photos from the card, and then walk you through photo selection,
editing, and enhancement.
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Connect your camera via USB.
Another option is to connect your HP or other Pictbridge-enabled
camera directly to your printer. (Pictbridge is an industry-standard technology
that enables direct photo printing via USB port and cable.) When you print
directly from a camera, you use the camera's settings and functions—not
the printer's—to select, edit, and print your photos. Learn
more about how HP digital cameras can improve your photo prints.
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Connect your camera with a dock.
If you use a camera dock to connect your camera to your printer, your camera's battery will charge while you're
waiting for your pictures to transfer.
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Step two: Select your photos
Once you've got your device connected, you can view the pictures—individually or several at a time—on the
printer image display. Press OK to select each photo that you want to print. You can also review your choices, and add
additional photos as you go.
Some HP photo printers and all-in-ones, including the HP
Photosmart 8250 can print proof sheets with thumbnail images of all the
photos on your memory card. View photos from your card on a proof sheet, select
your favorites, reinsert the proof sheet, and print.
Step three: Select settings and print
Choose the size, number of prints, and page layout for your prints.
You can opt for bordered or borderless photos and choose the print quality you
want, including "best quality" for superior prints or "normal quality" to conserve
ink and print faster. Now hit Print, and moments later you'll be enjoying your
vibrant, lab-quality prints—without ever having turned on your computer.
Get 10 tips for creating perfect
photo prints.
Printing tips |
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- You can crop photos and use built-in HP Real Life technologies to remove
red-eye and enhance brightness and colors.
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Print your photos to sticker paper without complicated file setup on your PC.
- Create panoramic
prints from multiple photos using your camera's in-camera panorama feature.
- Several HP printers, including HP's
portable printers, offer a variety of creative enhancements for your
pictures. Create sepia-toned prints, add decorative borders, and more.
1Special offer with purchase of certain HP Photo Value Packs, results may vary.
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