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Printing from a computer
To print from a computer, the printer software must be installed. During software
installation, either HP Photosmart Premier (Windows Full-install users), HP Photosmart
Essential (Windows Express-install users) or the HP Photosmart Studio (Mac) is installed
on your computer, allowing you to organize, share, edit, and print photos.
For more information on installing the software, see the Quick Start Guide. Update the
software regularly to ensure you have the latest features and improvements; for
instructions, see Update the software.
To work with photos, you need to transfer them to a computer that is connected to the
printer. See Saving photos to a computer.
Note Windows users: HP Photosmart Premier can only be used on computers
with processors that have Intel
®
Pentium
®
III (or equivalent) and higher.
Using creative options in the printer software
Read through these tips on how to open and use HP Photosmart Premier,
HP Photosmart Essential, HP Photosmart Studio (Mac), and HP Photosmart Share.
HP Photosmart Premier (Windows users)
HP Photosmart Premier is an easy-to-use software program that gives you everything
you need to have fun with your photos, in addition to basic photo editing and printing.
This software also gives you access to HP Photosmart Share so that you can easily share
your photos.
Open HP Photosmart Premier
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Double-click the HP Photosmart Premier icon on your desktop. If you need help,
see the software help within HP Photosmart Premier.
Explore the many features of HP Photosmart Premier:
● View — View photos in multiple sizes and ways. Easily organize and manage your
photos.
● Edit — Crop your photos and fix photos with red eye. Automatically adjust and
enhance your photos in different sizes and in multiple layouts.
● Print — Print your photos in different sizes and in multiple layouts.
● Share — Send photos to family and friends without the bulky attachments using HP
Photosmart Share, a better way to send e-mail.
● Create — Easily create album pages, cards, calendars, panoramic photos, CD
labels, and more.
● Back-up — Make back-up copies of your photos to store and save.
HP Photosmart Essential (Windows users)
HP Photosmart Essential is an easy-to-use software program that gives you basic photo
editing and printing capabilities. This software also gives you access to HP Photosmart
Share so that you can easily share your photos. HP Photosmart Essential is only
available for Windows users.
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