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Beyond the Basics: HP DeskJet 610 Series Printer User's Guide

Ideas for Different Paper Types • Cards • Envelopes • Labels • Photographs • Transparencies • Iron-On Transfers

Ideas for Different Paper Types

With the printing basics down, you're ready for some results. Here are some ideas for printing on different paper types.

Business cards, recipe cards, or invitations to opening night.

Envelopes--either one at a time or as a stack.

Labels--scan your logo in full color, and add it to your company address to print distinctive labels for packages and manila envelopes.

Photographs--make personalized buttons, name tags, or photographic calendars.

Transparencies for that important overhead presentation.

Iron-on transfers on t-shirts printed with your company logo.

Cards

Use your printer to print on index cards or postcards--or any card size included in the Paper Size list on the Setup tab shown below. (You can print on other sized cards, too. If the dimensions of your card aren't the same as those shown in the Paper Size list, print it as for a nonstandard paper size.)

1. In the HP print settings dialog box, click the Setup tab, and then select a card in the Paper Size drop-down box. (See "How To Find the HP Print Settings Box".)

2. Remove the upper (OUT) tray.

3. Raise the card guide.

4. Put a stack of up to 30 cards in the lower (IN) tray. Make sure the short edge is forward and the right edge of the card stack rests against the raised card guide.

5. Lower the handle on the paper-length adjuster so that it doesn't interfere when replacing the upper (OUT) tray.
6. Slide the paper-width adjuster to the right until it fits snugly against the cards.

7. Slide the paper-length adjuster in toward the card stack until it stops.

8. Replace the upper (OUT) tray. You might need to lift up the top cover a little to do this.
9. Print the cards.

After printing, remember to:

• Return the card guide to the down position.
• Flip up the handle on the paper-length adjuster.
• Change the Paper Type and Paper Size in the HP print settings dialog box to match whatever you'll be printing next.

Envelopes

Many programs include a feature for printing envelopes. In that case, follow the program's instructions for setup and for placing the envelopes in the printer.

Your printer provides two methods for printing envelopes:

• If you're printing a single envelope, you can use the single-envelope slot and leave your paper in the lower (IN) tray. This allows you to print the envelope and then a letter.
• If you're printing a stack of envelopes, use the lower (IN) tray.

How to print a single envelope

1. In the HP print settings dialog box, click the Setup tab, and then select an envelope size in the Paper Size drop-down box. (See "How To Find the HP Print Settings Box".)

2. Slide the envelope into the single-envelope slot, as shown here, until it stops. Make sure there's paper in the lower (IN) tray. Make sure the flap edge of the envelope aligns with the right side of the single envelope slot.

3. Print the envelope.

How to print a stack of envelopes

1. In the HP print settings dialog box, click the Setup tab, and then select the envelope you're printing on as the Paper Size. (See "How To Find the HP Print Settings Box".)

2. Slide both paper adjusters out. Make sure the lower (IN) tray is empty.

3. Put a stack of up to 20 envelopes in the printer, as shown below. (If you're using thick envelopes, you might need to reduce the quantity.) Make sure the flap edge of the envelopes align with the right side of the lower (IN) tray.

4. Slide the paper-width adjuster to the right until it aligns with the left edge of the envelope stack.

5. Slide the paper-length adjuster in toward the envelopes until it stops. If you're printing on small envelopes such as Invitation A2 or C6, you need to lower the handle on the paper-length adjuster so that it slides under the upper (OUT) tray. Lowering the paper-length adjuster handle reduces the capacity to no more than 10 envelopes. Make sure the envelopes do not bend in the lower (IN) tray.

6. Print the envelopes.

After printing, remember to

• Reset the Paper Size and Paper Type on the Setup tab of the HP print settings dialog box for whatever you'll be printing on next.

Labels

You can use your HP DeskJet printer to print sheets of labels. We recommend labels which are designed for your inkjet printer.

1. Click the Setup tab in the HP print settings dialog box. Then select Plain Paper as the Paper Type and Letter or A4 as the Paper Size. (See "How To Find the HP Print Settings Box".)

NOTE: Some programs provide a mailing-label feature that you can use to automatically format labels.

2. Then select Normal as the Print Quality.

3. Fan the edges of the label sheets to separate them.
4. In the lower (IN) tray, place up to 25 label sheets on top of about 5 sheets of plain paper of the same size.

5. Slide the paper adjusters to fit snugly against the stack. Make sure the sheets do not bend in the lower (IN) tray.

6. Print the labels.

After printing

• You can leave the settings as they are if you're going to be printing on plain paper. You might want to change the Print Quality to EconoFast for printing drafts.
• Remove the label sheets from the lower (IN) tray and replace them with whatever you'll be using next.

Photographs

For best results when printing photographs, use an HP Photo Cartridge. For information on purchasing photo cartridges and storage containers, see "Ordering Information". Each time you print photographs, you replace the black print cartridge with the photo cartridge.

Put the photo cartridge in the printer

1. With the printer turned on, open the top cover. The cartridge cradles move to the center of the printer and the Resume light flashes.

2. Pull the top of the black print cartridge toward you until it pops loose. Then lift it from its cradle.

3. Store the black print cartridge in the print cartridge storage container or other airtight container.
4. Place the photo cartridge into the now-empty cartridge cradle, and push it back into position. You hear a click when the cartridge sits snugly in its cradle.

5. Close the printer's top cover. The cradles return to their home position on the right side of the printer and the Resume light stops flashing.

Align the cartridges

• If you're using a new cartridge, align the cartridges.
• Use plain paper when aligning the cartridges to save your photo paper.

Print your photograph

1. In the Setup tab of the HP print settings dialog box, click HP Photo Paper or HP Premium Photo Paper for the Paper Type. (See "How To Find the HP Print Settings Box".)
2. Load the paper as you would for normal printing. Make sure you insert the paper glossy-side down.
3. Print the document. For the best results, remove each sheet promptly after printing, and allow it to dry glossy-side up. (The drying time will vary depending on the humidity.)

After printing, remember to

• Remove the photo cartridge from of the printer and replace it with the black print cartridge. Store the photo cartridge in the storage container.
• If you used any special paper, remove it from the lower (IN) tray and replace it with plain paper.
• Align the print cartridges.

Transparencies

For best results, use HP Premium Inkjet Rapid-Dry Transparencies, or transparencies specifically designed for inkjet printers, for your overhead presentations.

1. In the HP print settings dialog box, click the Setup tab, then select HP Transparency as the Paper Type. (See "How To Find the HP Print Settings Box".)

2. Make sure Best is selected as the Print Quality. It isn't absolutely necessary to use the Best Print Quality, but it'll give you the best results. If you're in a hurry, use Normal Print Quality.

3. Put the transparencies in your printer with the rough side down and the adhesive strip forward. (You can peel off the adhesive strip after printing.)

   

4. Slide in the paper adjusters, just as you would for plain paper.
5. Print the transparency.
6. Be patient. Because the printer uses more ink, lays the colors down more slowly, and allows for a longer drying time between sheets, transparencies take awhile to print.

After printing, remember to

• Change the Paper Type back to Plain Paper or whatever you'll be printing on next.
• Change the Print Quality back to Normal or whatever is appropriate for what you'll be printing next.
• Remove any remaining transparencies from the lower (IN) tray and replace them with whatever you'll be using next.

Iron-On Transfers

When it comes to printing images, you don't need to stop with paper. Use transfer paper to get the images from the computer document onto cloth. HP Iron-On T-Shirt Transfers are designed to work with your printer and HP ink to give you a professional silk screen look.

Although 100% cotton t-shirts are a popular choice for iron-on transfers, you need not stop there. Transfer a photo onto an apron, or add the company logo to baseball caps, sun visors, and tote bags for the company picnic.

You'll need

• the t-shirt or other cloth you want to transfer an image onto
• the document containing the picture or text you want to print
• iron-on transfer paper

Here's how you do it

1. On your computer, open the document containing the text or picture you want to transfer to the t-shirt.
2. Use the color and photo cartridges. (See "Put the photo cartridge in the printer" for instructions on putting the photo cartridge in the printer.)
3. In the HP print settings box, click the Setup tab. Select HP Premium Inkjet Paper as the paper type.
4. If you want the text or picture on your t-shirt as you see it on the screen, flip the document by clicking Flip Horizontal on the Features tab.

5. Load the transfer paper transparent side down in the printer.
6. Print the transfer.
7. Follow the instructions included with the iron-on transfer paper to transfer the image onto your shirt.

After printing, remember to

• Click the Flip Horizontal box in the print settings box to clear it.
• Replace the transfer paper with your everyday paper.