Chapter 2
Print from a computer
Printing from a computer gives you more options for printing your images. Before printing
from your computer, you must install the HP Photosmart software and connect the USB
cable from the printer (using the USB port on the back) to your computer.
NOTE:
included in the box with the printer, so you might need to purchase it separately.
Install the software and connect the USB cable
Windows 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.
2. Click Next and follow the onscreen
instructions.
3. When prompted, connect one end of the
USB cable to the USB port on the back of
the printer, and connect the other end to the
USB port on your computer.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions until the
installation is finished and your computer
restarts.
Transfer photos from a memory card to the computer
Follow these steps to transfer photos from a memory card to the computer.
1. Make sure the printer is connected to the computer.
2. Insert a memory card that contains photos into the correct memory card slot in the
printer.
3. HP Photosmart Essential opens on the computer. Follow the prompts on the
computer. For more information, see the HP Photosmart Software Help.
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HP Photosmart A620 series Basics Guide
The USB 2.0 cable required for printing from a computer might not be
Mac users
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the
USB port on the back of the printer, and
connect the other end to the USB port on
your computer.
2. Insert the HP Photosmart CD into your
computer's CD-ROM drive.
3. On your desktop, double-click the HP
Photosmart CD icon.
4. Double-click the HP Installer icon, and
follow the instructions on each installation
screen to install the printer software.
5. When the Congratulations screen appears,
click OK.