Until now, burning your photos to a CD or DVD meant first getting them onto your computer and then using
your computer's disc burner to write the disc. And if you wanted to create a personalized label, you had
to add another step. But no longer! The
HP Photosmart C8180 All-in-One
solves all those challenges in one easy-to-use, streamlined printer.
What are the benefits of an in-printer disc burner?
Your HP Photosmart C8180 scans, copies, and prints documents and photos with ease. And with an in-printer
disc burner, there's even more you can do! Consider these additional benefits:
Seamless integration
No need to wrestle with third-party software or hardware drivers.
No applications to learn
Just navigate straightforward menus on the touchscreen LCD.
Burn discs on the go
Quickly burn a disc of photos for friends and family on your way out the door.
No computer needed
Burn or read photos on CD or DVD even if you're not connected to a computer.
How to burn a CD or DVD from a digital camera or memory card
With the HP Photosmart C8180, it's easy to burn your digital photos directly to a CD or DVD. When you're
finished, you'll have a disc full of digital photos to share or store for your photo archive. Just
follow these simple steps.
Step 1:
Make sure a CD or DVD is inserted (label side up) in the LightScribe CD/DVD drive.
Step 2:
Insert a memory card into the appropriate slot on the front of the All-in-One, or connect a PictBridge-enabled
digital camera to the front USB port.
Step 3:
From the Photosmart Express menu, select Save.
Step 4:
From the Backup Memory Device menu, select Yes, backup photos to a CD/DVD.
NOTE: In order to save a scan to CD or DVD, you must first save it to a memory card or your computer.
For even more helpful tips, check out this detailed article on
Storing your photos on DVD.
To print photos from a CD or DVD, follow these simple steps.
Step 1:
Select CD/DVD from the main menu.
Step 2:
Insert the CD or DVD your digital photos are saved on into the disc drive. The Photosmart Express menu will
appear on the interactive touchscreen, displaying the photos from your disc.
Step 3:
Select View to browse thumbnails of your photos.
Step 4:
Select the photo you'd like to print and select Print.
It's also quick and easy to use your HP Photosmart C8180 to print photos directly from your camera's memory
card. For an in-depth how-to, check out this article on
Printing digital photos from your memory card.
While the HP Photosmart C8180's disc burner can burn any ordinary recordable CDs or DVDs, it's also
LightScribe-enabled.
LightScribe is a special type of technology that labels your discs by burning a design directly onto your
CD or DVD. Because the labels are laser-etched—not printed—there's no ink, no smudging, and no peeling.
To burn a label onto a disc, you'll need
Lightscribe CD or DVD media.
Choose from five different color backgrounds.
To learn more about LightScribe, as well as other ways to label your discs, explore
Creating a DVD or CD label.
Disc burning isn't the only thing that makes the Photosmart C8180 All-in-One a complete solution. Consider its
other powerful features:
Wireless
The HP Photosmart C8180 is equipped with 802.11b/g wireless built-in, allowing you to print over a home wireless network. Enjoy freedom from cords and clutter and allow multiple users to print easily from anywhere in the house.
Touchscreen
The HP Photosmart C8180's interactive touchscreen makes it easy to print and edit your photos.
To learn more, check out this article on
Editing photos with your touchscreen printer.
While the HP Photosmart C8180 is the only available All-in-One with disc burning capabilities, there are many different
HP photo printers to choose from. To find the photo printer with the functionality you need, check out the
HP Photosmart photo printer buying guide.
Ready to start organizing and burning the photos already on your computer? Learn
Easy ways to organize your digital photos.
Visit the Organize and archive homepage
for even more tips and ideas.
Take a free online class
in digital photography! Explore the many features of your digital camera, find tips for cropping and editing your
images, and discover new ideas for sharing your photos in creative ways.
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