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Installing the software
The printer comes with optional software you can install on a computer. After using the setup
instructions that came in the box with the printer, use the instructions in this section to install the
software and to troubleshoot any problems you may have.
Windows users
Macintosh users
Important! Do not connect the USB cable
until you are prompted.
1. Insert the HP Photosmart CD into the
computer and follow the onscreen
instructions. If instructions do not
appear, locate and double-click the
setup.exe file on the CD.
2. Choose the installation type. The Full
(Recommended) option installs
software to operate your printer, HP
Solution Center, and HP Image Zone, an
easy-to-use software program that gives
you everything you need to be creative
with your photos. The Express option
installs software to operate your printer,
HP Solution Center, and HP Image Zone
Express, an easy to use software
program that gives you basic photo
editing and printing capabilities. Note
that some systems may only allow the
Express option.
3. When prompted, connect the USB
cable. It may take several minutes to
copy the files and possibly longer on
older systems.
4. Continue with the prompts on the
screen. Some systems may require a
restart at the end of software installation.
Important! Do not connect the USB cable
until you are prompted.
1. Insert the HP Photosmart CD into the
computer.
2. Double-click the HP Photosmart CD
icon on the desktop.
3. Double-click the HP Photosmart
Installer icon. Follow the onscreen
instructions.
4. When the HP Setup Assistant appears,
choose a default paper size and click
Next.
5. When the Select Device screen
appears, connect the USB cable to the
printer and to the computer.
6. If the printer is not automatically
detected, click Rescan USB.
7. When your device name appears in the
device list, click Next.
8. Click Finish.
9. When the Congratulations screen
appears, click Done. The HP
Registration page opens in your browser.
Installation troubleshooting
If the printer software did not install successfully, or if the printer and computer are not
communicating properly after software installation, check this page for possible solutions. Check
all cable connections between the printer and computer, and be sure you are using the most
recent version of the printer software. You can acquire the latest software updates by visiting
HP's support website at www.hp.com/support. If you still need help, check the printer
documentation or contact HP Customer Care.
All of the printers in Print Center disappear after printer software installation
(Macintosh only)
Uninstall then reinstall the printer software. Restart the computer before adding the printer in
Print Center.
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