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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 Improve...24 Transfer photos 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 ...
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 Improve...24 Transfer photos 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 ...
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... battery is a printer error, such as a paper jam, that the OK button should be addressed before you can continue printing. For troubleshooting information, see page 21. 3 Resume light: Flashing green if the printer is out of paper or if there is turned on. For information about the Photo Fix feature, see page 43. 8 HP Photosmart A310...
... battery is a printer error, such as a paper jam, that the OK button should be addressed before you can continue printing. For troubleshooting information, see page 21. 3 Resume light: Flashing green if the printer is out of paper or if there is turned on. For information about the Photo Fix feature, see page 43. 8 HP Photosmart A310...
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See page 11 for more information. 10 HP Photosmart A310 series Bottom of printer 1 Battery compartment button: Slide to release the compartment cover. 2 Battery compartment cover: Open this cover on the bottom of the printer to insert the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery. 3 Internal battery compartment: Insert the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery here. 4 Internal Battery: You must purchase the battery separately.
See page 11 for more information. 10 HP Photosmart A310 series Bottom of printer 1 Battery compartment button: Slide to release the compartment cover. 2 Battery compartment cover: Open this cover on the bottom of the printer to insert the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery. 3 Internal battery compartment: Insert the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery here. 4 Internal Battery: You must purchase the battery separately.
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Do not touch the coppercolored contacts on the battery or the contacts inside the battery compartment. HP Photosmart Internal Battery The HP Photosmart Internal Battery lets you go to unplug the printer power cord before opening the battery compartment cover. Welcome 11 Optional accessories There are several optional accessories available for printing anywhere, anytime. The appearance of the accessories may vary...
Do not touch the coppercolored contacts on the battery or the contacts inside the battery compartment. HP Photosmart Internal Battery The HP Photosmart Internal Battery lets you go to unplug the printer power cord before opening the battery compartment cover. Welcome 11 Optional accessories There are several optional accessories available for printing anywhere, anytime. The appearance of the accessories may vary...
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... a separate carrying case. Use the optional battery A fully-charged HP Photosmart Internal Battery has sufficient charge to transport your camera or other device for printing. Note You will need to print approximately 75 photos. 12 HP Photosmart A310 series HP Photosmart Carrying Case The lightweight, durable HP Photosmart Carrying Case holds and protects the printer and its accessories for hassle-free printing...
... a separate carrying case. Use the optional battery A fully-charged HP Photosmart Internal Battery has sufficient charge to transport your camera or other device for printing. Note You will need to print approximately 75 photos. 12 HP Photosmart A310 series HP Photosmart Carrying Case The lightweight, durable HP Photosmart Carrying Case holds and protects the printer and its accessories for hassle-free printing...
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... fully charge in use. To recharge the battery, leave it inside the printer and connect the printer to conserve battery power. Note If the printer is not in approximately four hours when the printer is operating solely on to recharge. When the battery charge is charged and when the battery has been fully discharged, it automatically shuts down...
... fully charge in use. To recharge the battery, leave it inside the printer and connect the printer to conserve battery power. Note If the printer is not in approximately four hours when the printer is operating solely on to recharge. When the battery charge is charged and when the battery has been fully discharged, it automatically shuts down...
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... cleaning uses up to three times each time you use any type of cleaning solution. 2. If you installed the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery in the printer, remove it is turned on your prints, you can print a test page after cleaning the cartridge. Do not clean the.... Use HP Advanced Photo Paper for instructions. Keep all fluids away from the software because it , and then replace the battery compartment cover. 3. Make sure the printer is easier. Note If you notice white lines or single-color streaks on . 2. Wipe the outside of the printer. Household ...
... cleaning uses up to three times each time you use any type of cleaning solution. 2. If you installed the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery in the printer, remove it is turned on your prints, you can print a test page after cleaning the cartridge. Do not clean the.... Use HP Advanced Photo Paper for instructions. Keep all fluids away from the software because it , and then replace the battery compartment cover. 3. Make sure the printer is easier. Note If you notice white lines or single-color streaks on . 2. Wipe the outside of the printer. Household ...
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...HP Photosmart A310 series Store the printer The printer is displayed. 4. Store the printer and print cartridge Protect the printer and print cartridge by storing them . Store the print cartridge When you are storing the printer for a long period of time and the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed, remove the battery... from the Information and Settings pop-up menu. The printer stores the print cartridge in a place ...
...HP Photosmart A310 series Store the printer The printer is displayed. 4. Store the printer and print cartridge Protect the printer and print cartridge by storing them . Store the print cartridge When you are storing the printer for a long period of time and the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed, remove the battery... from the Information and Settings pop-up menu. The printer stores the print cartridge in a place ...
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...avoid fingerprints. Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. Follow these tips to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● Keep all unused print cartridges in the printer or exposed to the elements may curl. Paper left in their original sealed packages until... you unplug the power cord or remove the internal battery. Maintain and transport the printer 39 Store print cartridges at room temperature (15-35° C or 59-95° F). ● Do not remove ...
...avoid fingerprints. Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. Follow these tips to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● Keep all unused print cartridges in the printer or exposed to the elements may curl. Paper left in their original sealed packages until... you unplug the power cord or remove the internal battery. Maintain and transport the printer 39 Store print cartridges at room temperature (15-35° C or 59-95° F). ● Do not remove ...
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... and to family gatherings and social events to transport and set up the HP Photosmart A310 series printer almost anywhere. To make it with a rechargeable HP Photosmart Internal Battery so you unplug the power cord. For ordering information, see page 15: ● Internal Battery: Power the printer with you on the go, you can print anywhere. ● Carrying Case...
... and to family gatherings and social events to transport and set up the HP Photosmart A310 series printer almost anywhere. To make it with a rechargeable HP Photosmart Internal Battery so you unplug the power cord. For ordering information, see page 15: ● Internal Battery: Power the printer with you on the go, you can print anywhere. ● Carrying Case...
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● Optional printer accessories you plan to use, such as the battery or HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter ● If you are going to connect the printer to a computer, bring the USB cable and HP Photosmart software CD Note If you do not take the documentation with you, be sure to write down the correct print cartridge number or purchase enough HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridges before you go. 42 HP Photosmart A310 series
● Optional printer accessories you plan to use, such as the battery or HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter ● If you are going to connect the printer to a computer, bring the USB cable and HP Photosmart software CD Note If you do not take the documentation with you, be sure to write down the correct print cartridge number or purchase enough HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridges before you go. 42 HP Photosmart A310 series
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..., check the camera image display for instructions. ● Turn off . Plug in the printer, unplug the printer power cord. It does not indicate a problem with the printer. 44 HP Photosmart A310 series If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed in the printer, unplug the printer power cord if it back on again. The On light flashed briefly after trying...
..., check the camera image display for instructions. ● Turn off . Plug in the printer, unplug the printer power cord. It does not indicate a problem with the printer. 44 HP Photosmart A310 series If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed in the printer, unplug the printer power cord if it back on again. The On light flashed briefly after trying...
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... do not respond, go to see if the printer resets. ● Turn off the printer. If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is plugged in the printer, unplug the printer power cord. Wait about a minute to www.hp.com/support or contact HP support. The buttons on the printer. ● If the printer does not reset, and the control panel buttons...
... do not respond, go to see if the printer resets. ● Turn off the printer. If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is plugged in the printer, unplug the printer power cord. Wait about a minute to www.hp.com/support or contact HP support. The buttons on the printer. ● If the printer does not reset, and the control panel buttons...
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... you are visiting complies with the power requirements and power cord of the printer. 46 HP Photosmart A310 series If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is not installed in the printer, unplug the printer power cord from the electrical outlet if it will not turn on the printer. ● The printer may be plugged into an incompatible power source. The...
... you are visiting complies with the power requirements and power cord of the printer. 46 HP Photosmart A310 series If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is not installed in the printer, unplug the printer power cord from the electrical outlet if it will not turn on the printer. ● The printer may be plugged into an incompatible power source. The...
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... slowly flashes green to install the battery, see the documentation that the battery is charging. ● If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed in the printer, unplug the printer power cord if it will not turn on using battery power. Plug in the printer power cord to be charged. The optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is plugged in. Wait about...
... slowly flashes green to install the battery, see the documentation that the battery is charging. ● If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed in the printer, unplug the printer power cord if it will not turn on using battery power. Plug in the printer power cord to be charged. The optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is plugged in. Wait about...
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... has been interrupted and then restored. ● Check that the battery is charging. The first time a battery is no indication. ● If the battery still does not charge, replace it produces the best quality output. The printer makes noises when I turn it on, or starts making noises ...printer is performing an automatic maintenance procedure to both the printer and the power source. This is normal operation-the printer is not in use. Solution The printer may make noises after it could take up 12 hours to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. 48 HP Photosmart A310...
... has been interrupted and then restored. ● Check that the battery is charging. The first time a battery is no indication. ● If the battery still does not charge, replace it produces the best quality output. The printer makes noises when I turn it on, or starts making noises ...printer is performing an automatic maintenance procedure to both the printer and the power source. This is normal operation-the printer is not in use. Solution The printer may make noises after it could take up 12 hours to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. 48 HP Photosmart A310...
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...the following section for instructions on and the power cord is securely connected. ● If you are using battery power, make sure the battery is on clearing a paper jam. 50 HP Photosmart A310 series No page came out of the paper. Make sure that paper is off or there may need to ...the edge of the printer. For paper-loading instructions, see page 15. ● The print cartridge may be loaded correctly. ...
...the following section for instructions on and the power cord is securely connected. ● If you are using battery power, make sure the battery is on clearing a paper jam. 50 HP Photosmart A310 series No page came out of the paper. Make sure that paper is off or there may need to ...the edge of the printer. For paper-loading instructions, see page 15. ● The print cartridge may be loaded correctly. ...
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... not installed in . - If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is plugged in. The printer checks for paper in the power cord. - Wait about 10 seconds, and then reinstall the battery. Turn off the printer. - Turn on the printer. Troubleshooting 51 If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed in the printer, unplug the printer power cord from the electrical outlet...
... not installed in . - If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is plugged in. The printer checks for paper in the power cord. - Wait about 10 seconds, and then reinstall the battery. Turn off the printer. - Turn on the printer. Troubleshooting 51 If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed in the printer, unplug the printer power cord from the electrical outlet...
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...remove it is not installed in the printer, unplug the printer power cord, if it from the input tray. - If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed in the printer, unplug the printer power cord. If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is plugged in the paper path and ... in the power cord. - Turn on the printer. The printer checks for paper in . Gently pull the jammed paper to continue printing. 58 HP Photosmart A310 series Turn off the printer. - Open the battery compartment cover and remove the battery. When you cannot grasp the edge of the...
...remove it is not installed in the printer, unplug the printer power cord, if it from the input tray. - If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed in the printer, unplug the printer power cord. If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is plugged in the paper path and ... in the power cord. - Turn on the printer. The printer checks for paper in . Gently pull the jammed paper to continue printing. 58 HP Photosmart A310 series Turn off the printer. - Open the battery compartment cover and remove the battery. When you cannot grasp the edge of the...
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...28 W Charging optional battery, printer on: 23.32 W Charging optional internal battery, printer off: 22.77 W International Printing:12.1 W Idle, no camera connected: 6.38 W Idle, camera connected: 6.71 W Off: 6.38 W Charging optional battery, printer on: 23.1 W Charging optional battery, printer off: 22.55 W HP Part # 0957-2121 ...(North America), 100-240 Vac (±10%) 50/60 Hz (±3 Hz) HP Part # 0957-2120 (Rest of photo paper, maximum ...
...28 W Charging optional battery, printer on: 23.32 W Charging optional internal battery, printer off: 22.77 W International Printing:12.1 W Idle, no camera connected: 6.38 W Idle, camera connected: 6.71 W Off: 6.38 W Charging optional battery, printer on: 23.1 W Charging optional battery, printer off: 22.55 W HP Part # 0957-2121 ...(North America), 100-240 Vac (±10%) 50/60 Hz (±3 Hz) HP Part # 0957-2120 (Rest of photo paper, maximum ...