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can read the following types of memory cards: CompactFlash
™
, Memory Sticks,
Microdrive
™
, MultiMediaCard
™
, Secure Digital
™
, SmartMedia
™
, and xD-Picture Card
™
.
Caution Using any other type of memory card may damage the memory card
and the printer.
To learn about other ways of transferring photos from a digital camera to the printer,
see Getting connected.
Supported file formats
The printer can recognize and print the following file formats directly from the memory
card: JPEG, uncompressed TIFF, AVI (JPEG compression), QuickTime (JPEG
compression), and MPEG-1. If a digital camera saves photos and video clips in other
file formats, save the files to a computer and print them using a software application.
For more information, see the onscreen HP Photosmart Printer Help.
Inserting a memory card
Find the memory card in the following table and use the instructions to insert the card
into the printer.
Guidelines:
● Insert only one memory card at a time.
● Gently push the memory card into the printer until it stops. The memory card
does not insert all the way into the printer; do not try to force it.
Caution Inserting the memory card any other way may damage the card and
the printer.
When the memory card is inserted correctly, the Memory Card light flashes and then
remains solid green.
Caution Do not pull out a memory card while the Memory Card light is
flashing. For more information, see Removing a memory card.
Memory card
Slot How to insert the memory card
CompactFlash Top right slot ● Front label faces up, and if the label has an
arrow, the arrow points toward the printer
● Edge with metal pinholes goes into the printer first
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