Setup Guide
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... next step. 3 On button 2 3 Load paper in the printer 1. The box contains the following items: 1. HP Photosmart software and electronic Help on the print cartridge 1. HP Advanced Photo Paper and resealable media bag 7. Plug the power cord into a working electrical outlet. 3. HP Photosmart A310 series printer 2. Power supply 6. HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge Note: Contents may vary by country/region. The...
... next step. 3 On button 2 3 Load paper in the printer 1. The box contains the following items: 1. HP Photosmart software and electronic Help on the print cartridge 1. HP Advanced Photo Paper and resealable media bag 7. Plug the power cord into a working electrical outlet. 3. HP Photosmart A310 series printer 2. Power supply 6. HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge Note: Contents may vary by country/region. The...
Setup Guide
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... directions in your new printer. 5 Install the print cartridge 1. The printer aligns the print cartridge, ensuring high print quality. Note: The PictBridge light and On light flash during printing. For information on installing the HP Photosmart software, see the following: HP Photosmart A310 series User Guide Electronic Help and HP Photosmart Software On light www.hp.com/support Print cartridge cradle 2 PictBridge port...
... directions in your new printer. 5 Install the print cartridge 1. The printer aligns the print cartridge, ensuring high print quality. Note: The PictBridge light and On light flash during printing. For information on installing the HP Photosmart software, see the following: HP Photosmart A310 series User Guide Electronic Help and HP Photosmart Software On light www.hp.com/support Print cartridge cradle 2 PictBridge port...
User Guide
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Contents 1 Welcome 3 Find more information 3 Printer parts 4 Optional accessories 11 Use the optional battery 12 2 Paper basics 15 Choose and load paper 15 Use HP Advanced Photo Paper 15 Load your paper 15 3 Print basics 19 Print from a PictBridge-certified camera 19 ... from your camera to a computer 25 About the HP Photosmart software suite 26 5 Maintain and transport the printer 27 Replace the print cartridge 27 Clean and maintain the printer 30 Clean the outside of the printer 30 Automatically clean the print cartridge ..........31 Print a test page 32 Manually clean the...
Contents 1 Welcome 3 Find more information 3 Printer parts 4 Optional accessories 11 Use the optional battery 12 2 Paper basics 15 Choose and load paper 15 Use HP Advanced Photo Paper 15 Load your paper 15 3 Print basics 19 Print from a PictBridge-certified camera 19 ... from your camera to a computer 25 About the HP Photosmart software suite 26 5 Maintain and transport the printer 27 Replace the print cartridge 27 Clean and maintain the printer 30 Clean the outside of the printer 30 Automatically clean the print cartridge ..........31 Print a test page 32 Manually clean the...
User Guide
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Align the print cartridge 35 Update the HP Photosmart printer driver software 36 Store the printer and print cartridge 38 Store the printer 38 Store the print cartridge 38 Maintain the quality of photo paper 39 Transport the printer 40 6 Troubleshooting 43 Printer hardware problems 43 Printing...Printer specifications 61 8 HP support 65 Support process 65 HP support by phone 66 Phone support period 66 Placing a call 66 After the phone support period 67 Additional warranty options 67 HP Warranty 68 A Install the software 69 B Indicator lights 71 Index 77 2 HP Photosmart A310...
Align the print cartridge 35 Update the HP Photosmart printer driver software 36 Store the printer and print cartridge 38 Store the printer 38 Store the print cartridge 38 Maintain the quality of photo paper 39 Transport the printer 40 6 Troubleshooting 43 Printer hardware problems 43 Printing...Printer specifications 61 8 HP support 65 Support process 65 HP support by phone 66 Phone support period 66 Placing a call 66 After the phone support period 67 Additional warranty options 67 HP Warranty 68 A Install the software 69 B Indicator lights 71 Index 77 2 HP Photosmart A310...
User Guide
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When you open ): The printer deposits prints here. For more information about replacing the print cartridge, see page 24. 2 Power cord connection: Connect the power cord here. For more information on printing from a computer, see page 27. Rear of printer 1 USB port: Connect the printer to insert or remove the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge. Close to print. Welcome 7 6 Output tray (open the output tray, the input tray opens automatically. 7 Print cartridge door: Open to a computer here, using a USB cable.
When you open ): The printer deposits prints here. For more information about replacing the print cartridge, see page 24. 2 Power cord connection: Connect the power cord here. For more information on printing from a computer, see page 27. Rear of printer 1 USB port: Connect the printer to insert or remove the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge. Close to print. Welcome 7 6 Output tray (open the output tray, the input tray opens automatically. 7 Print cartridge door: Open to a computer here, using a USB cable.
User Guide
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... error is cleared. 4 Print Cartridge light: Solid red if the print cartridge is a paper jam. Indicator lights 1 On light: Solid green if the printer is on ink. Flashing red if there is a print cartridge error, if the print cartridge is missing, or if the print cartridge door is open. 5 Attention ... Fix light: Solid green if Photo Fix is low. For information about the Photo Fix feature, see page 43. 8 HP Photosmart A310 series For troubleshooting information, see page 21. 3 Resume light: Flashing green if the printer is out of paper or if there is low on . Flashing green if the...
... error is cleared. 4 Print Cartridge light: Solid red if the print cartridge is a paper jam. Indicator lights 1 On light: Solid green if the printer is on ink. Flashing red if there is a print cartridge error, if the print cartridge is missing, or if the print cartridge door is open. 5 Attention ... Fix light: Solid green if Photo Fix is low. For information about the Photo Fix feature, see page 43. 8 HP Photosmart A310 series For troubleshooting information, see page 21. 3 Resume light: Flashing green if the printer is out of paper or if there is low on . Flashing green if the...
User Guide
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... from digital cameras using a direct USB connection and PictBridge technology, and how to improve the quality of the printer with your digital camera, the printer uses the settings that came with your PictBridge device for printing from a PictBridge digital camera, the procedure for specific... the PictBridge port on the top of your prints using the printer's built-in Photo Fix feature. For more information, see the documentation that you selected on the printer and inserted a HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge before you print from a PictBridge-certified camera You can print ...
... from digital cameras using a direct USB connection and PictBridge technology, and how to improve the quality of the printer with your digital camera, the printer uses the settings that came with your PictBridge device for printing from a PictBridge digital camera, the procedure for specific... the PictBridge port on the top of your prints using the printer's built-in Photo Fix feature. For more information, see the documentation that you selected on the printer and inserted a HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge before you print from a PictBridge-certified camera You can print ...
User Guide
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... print cartridge Use the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge to ensure that your prints are specially formulated and scientifically tested for quality, purity, and fade resistance. HP Vivera Inks are always of the highest quality. ● Replace the print cartridge ● Clean and maintain the printer ● Update the HP Photosmart printer driver software ● Store the printer and print cartridge...
... print cartridge Use the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge to ensure that your prints are specially formulated and scientifically tested for quality, purity, and fade resistance. HP Vivera Inks are always of the highest quality. ● Replace the print cartridge ● Clean and maintain the printer ● Update the HP Photosmart printer driver software ● Store the printer and print cartridge...
User Guide
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... so that HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. Remove the pink tape 28 HP Photosmart A310 series Also, note that the printer can print an alignment page when you insert the new print cartridge. 3. Make sure the power is low on ink, the Print Cartridge light turns solid... modifying or refilling HP cartridges is not covered by the HP warranty. Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or the ink nozzles. When the print cartridge is on. 2. Open the print cartridge door of the printer. Caution Check that you install all retail print cartridges before the date ...
... so that HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. Remove the pink tape 28 HP Photosmart A310 series Also, note that the printer can print an alignment page when you insert the new print cartridge. 3. Make sure the power is low on ink, the Print Cartridge light turns solid... modifying or refilling HP cartridges is not covered by the HP warranty. Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or the ink nozzles. When the print cartridge is on. 2. Open the print cartridge door of the printer. Caution Check that you install all retail print cartridges before the date ...
User Guide
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Do not touch here To insert the cartridge 1. Maintain and transport the printer 29 Slide the cartridge at a slight upward angle into place. 3. Push the cartridge until it snaps into the cradle so the copper-colored contacts go in the cradle to remove it. 2. Hold the replacement cartridge with the label on the cartridge in first. If you are replacing a cartridge, push down and pull outward on top. Close the print cartridge door.
Do not touch here To insert the cartridge 1. Maintain and transport the printer 29 Slide the cartridge at a slight upward angle into place. 3. Push the cartridge until it snaps into the cradle so the copper-colored contacts go in the cradle to remove it. 2. Hold the replacement cartridge with the label on the cartridge in first. If you are replacing a cartridge, push down and pull outward on top. Close the print cartridge door.
User Guide
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... alignment was successful. If an "x" is displayed to confirm that the print cartridge is new, the printer prints an alignment page to the left of any of the printer. 30 HP Photosmart A310 series Turn off the printer, and then disconnect the power cord from the back of the bars, align... the print cartridge again. Clean and maintain the printer Keep the printer and print cartridge clean and well maintained using the simple ...
... alignment was successful. If an "x" is displayed to confirm that the print cartridge is new, the printer prints an alignment page to the left of any of the printer. 30 HP Photosmart A310 series Turn off the printer, and then disconnect the power cord from the back of the bars, align... the print cartridge again. Clean and maintain the printer Keep the printer and print cartridge clean and well maintained using the simple ...
User Guide
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... water. Caution Do not use the procedure. If you notice white lines or single-color streaks on . 2. See the electronic Help for the best results. 3. Automatically clean the print cartridge If you installed the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery in the printer, remove it is more thorough and uses more often than necessary, since cleaning...
... water. Caution Do not use the procedure. If you notice white lines or single-color streaks on . 2. See the electronic Help for the best results. 3. Automatically clean the print cartridge If you installed the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery in the printer, remove it is more thorough and uses more often than necessary, since cleaning...
User Guide
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... not need to do anything else. Note If the cartridge or printer has been recently dropped, you do not need to clean the print cartridge copper-colored contacts. If there are no more problems, you may need to print a test page from the software) 32 HP Photosmart A310 series If the test page has white streaks or...
... not need to do anything else. Note If the cartridge or printer has been recently dropped, you do not need to clean the print cartridge copper-colored contacts. If there are no more problems, you may need to print a test page from the software) 32 HP Photosmart A310 series If the test page has white streaks or...
User Guide
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...the print cartridge is by determining what percentage of the printer, and from the printer's control panel. If you need to print a test page. Hold down the page, between "E" and "F." ● Obtain the printer's serial number, and other printer specifications If you contact HP support for ...color bars about halfway down the OK button and press the On button 2 times to confirm the connection between the printer and your computer, print a test page from the software. See the electronic Help for help, you can print the test page from the software. If you have the HP Photosmart...
...the print cartridge is by determining what percentage of the printer, and from the printer's control panel. If you need to print a test page. Hold down the page, between "E" and "F." ● Obtain the printer's serial number, and other printer specifications If you contact HP support for ...color bars about halfway down the OK button and press the On button 2 times to confirm the connection between the printer and your computer, print a test page from the software. See the electronic Help for help, you can print the test page from the software. If you have the HP Photosmart...
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... problems. 4. Manually clean the print cartridge contacts If you use the printer in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 34 HP Photosmart A310 series Caution Do not touch the ink nozzle plate. Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that can damage the print cartridge) - Gently wipe the copper-colored contacts with the cotton swab.
... problems. 4. Manually clean the print cartridge contacts If you use the printer in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 34 HP Photosmart A310 series Caution Do not touch the ink nozzle plate. Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that can damage the print cartridge) - Gently wipe the copper-colored contacts with the cotton swab.
User Guide
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... prints an alignment page to print an alignment page. Align the print cartridge The first time you have installed the HP Photosmart software, HP recommends aligning the print cartridge from the software because it automatically. Note If you insert a HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge, the printer aligns it is calibrated for instructions. Load paper in printouts are misaligned...
... prints an alignment page to print an alignment page. Align the print cartridge The first time you have installed the HP Photosmart software, HP recommends aligning the print cartridge from the software because it automatically. Note If you insert a HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge, the printer aligns it is calibrated for instructions. Load paper in printouts are misaligned...
User Guide
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If an "x" is installed correctly and functioning properly. - Update the HP Photosmart printer driver software Download the latest software update for the printer driver every few months to www.hp.com/support or by going to ensure you have the latest features and improvements. You can download HP Photosmart software updates by using HP Software Update. 36 HP Photosmart A310 series The check marks verify that the print cartridge is displayed to the left of any of the bars, align the print cartridge again. - If the "x" is still displayed, replace the print cartridge.
If an "x" is installed correctly and functioning properly. - Update the HP Photosmart printer driver software Download the latest software update for the printer driver every few months to www.hp.com/support or by going to ensure you have the latest features and improvements. You can download HP Photosmart software updates by using HP Software Update. 36 HP Photosmart A310 series The check marks verify that the print cartridge is displayed to the left of any of the bars, align the print cartridge again. - If the "x" is still displayed, replace the print cartridge.
User Guide
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... a protective cap during the powerdown cycle. 38 HP Photosmart A310 series Store the printer and print cartridge Protect the printer and print cartridge by storing them . Store the print cartridge When you are not using them properly when you are storing the printer for a long period of time and the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is built to check for software...
... a protective cap during the powerdown cycle. 38 HP Photosmart A310 series Store the printer and print cartridge Protect the printer and print cartridge by storing them . Store the print cartridge When you are not using them properly when you are storing the printer for a long period of time and the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is built to check for software...
User Guide
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Follow these tips to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● Keep all unused print cartridges in a resealable plastic bag. ● Store the packaged photo paper on a flat, cool, and dry surface. ● Return unused photo paper to the ... original packaging or in their original sealed packages until you unplug the power cord or remove the internal battery. This allows the printer to store the print cartridge properly. Store print cartridges at room temperature (15-35° C or 59-95° F). ● Do not remove the plastic tape covering the...
Follow these tips to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● Keep all unused print cartridges in a resealable plastic bag. ● Store the packaged photo paper on a flat, cool, and dry surface. ● Return unused photo paper to the ... original packaging or in their original sealed packages until you unplug the power cord or remove the internal battery. This allows the printer to store the print cartridge properly. Store print cartridges at room temperature (15-35° C or 59-95° F). ● Do not remove the plastic tape covering the...
User Guide
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...port on vacations and to family gatherings and social events to transport and set up the HP Photosmart A310 series printer almost anywhere. Unplug the power cord. 40 HP Photosmart A310 series To make it with you can purchase these accessories from the input and output ...or Bluetooth adapter is easy to instantly print and share photos with a rechargeable HP Photosmart Internal Battery so you on the top of the curl until the paper lies flat. To transport the HP Photosmart A310 series 1. Transport the printer It is connected to store the print cartridge properly. 2.
...port on vacations and to family gatherings and social events to transport and set up the HP Photosmart A310 series printer almost anywhere. Unplug the power cord. 40 HP Photosmart A310 series To make it with you can purchase these accessories from the input and output ...or Bluetooth adapter is easy to instantly print and share photos with a rechargeable HP Photosmart Internal Battery so you on the top of the curl until the paper lies flat. To transport the HP Photosmart A310 series 1. Transport the printer It is connected to store the print cartridge properly. 2.