Printing Basics 
 
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Photo Tray
 
The HP DeskJet 950C uses HP’s exclusive PhotoREt technology to enhance 
your color photos, giving you exceptional quality pictures when you print on 
HP Premium Plus Photo Paper, Glossy 4 x 6 in., 102 x 152 mm (with tear-off tab).
You can place up to 24 sheets of HP Photo Paper into the photo tray. The first time 
4 x 6 in. photo paper is used, the printer will calibrate the Photo Tray by feeding 
through a blank sheet. You can save the blank sheet for future use. See page 13 for 
specific instructions on printing photos.
 
Printer Maintenance Tips
 
Because the printer ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist, ink smudges will 
eventually appear on the printer case. To remove smudges, stains, and/or dried 
ink from the exterior of the printer, use a soft cloth moistened with water. 
When cleaning your printer, keep these tips in mind:
 
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Do not
 
 clean the interior of the printer. Keep all fluids away from the interior. 
 
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Do not 
 
use household cleaners or detergent. In the event that a household 
cleaner or detergent is used on the printer, wipe the printer’s exterior surfaces 
with a soft cloth moistened with water.
 
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Do not
 
 lubricate the print cartridge support rod. Noise is normal when the print 
cartridge cradles slide back and forth.
For information on cleaning print cartridges and the print cartridge cradle, 
see page 32.
Photo Tray – load 
photo paper here
OUT tray up
OUT tray 
down
Photo Tray Button – press down and slide 
it toward the printer to engage the Photo 
Tray