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HP Photosmart software and electronic Help on the printer. HP Advanced Photo Paper and resealable media bag 7. HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge Note: Contents may vary by country/region. Press On to the next step. 3 On button 2 3 Load ...the pink pull-tab to the back of the printer. 2. User Guide 4. Align the paper against the left side of the printer. HP Photosmart A310 series printer 2. Setup Guide HP Photosmart A310 series *Q8471-90952* Q8471-90952 1 Unpack the printer Remove the protective tape from the print cartridge. 2. Power supply 6. Glossy side 2 3 ...
HP Photosmart software and electronic Help on the printer. HP Advanced Photo Paper and resealable media bag 7. HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge Note: Contents may vary by country/region. Press On to the next step. 3 On button 2 3 Load ...the pink pull-tab to the back of the printer. 2. User Guide 4. Align the paper against the left side of the printer. HP Photosmart A310 series printer 2. Setup Guide HP Photosmart A310 series *Q8471-90952* Q8471-90952 1 Unpack the printer Remove the protective tape from the print cartridge. 2. Power supply 6. Glossy side 2 3 ...
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... facing up and the copper-colored contacts facing the inside of the printer. 2. For more information, see Install the software in your camera to the printer 1. 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 PictBridge light...
... facing up and the copper-colored contacts facing the inside of the printer. 2. For more information, see Install the software in your camera to the printer 1. 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 PictBridge light...
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...
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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...
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6 Output tray (open the output tray, the input tray opens automatically. 7 Print cartridge door: Open to print. When you open ): The printer deposits prints here. Welcome 7 Close to insert or remove the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge. Rear of printer 1 USB port: Connect the printer to a computer here, using a USB cable. For more information on printing from a computer, see page 27. For more information about replacing the print cartridge, see page 24. 2 Power cord connection: Connect the power cord here.
6 Output tray (open the output tray, the input tray opens automatically. 7 Print cartridge door: Open to print. When you open ): The printer deposits prints here. Welcome 7 Close to insert or remove the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge. Rear of printer 1 USB port: Connect the printer to a computer here, using a USB cable. For more information on printing from a computer, see page 27. For more information about replacing the print cartridge, see page 24. 2 Power cord connection: Connect the power cord here.
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... turned on . Indicator lights 1 On light: Solid green if the printer is on . For information about the Photo Fix feature, see page 43. 8 HP Photosmart A310 series 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 light: Solid or flashing red if there...
... turned on . Indicator lights 1 On light: Solid green if the printer is on . For information about the Photo Fix feature, see page 43. 8 HP Photosmart A310 series 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 light: Solid or flashing red if there...
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...Print from a PictBridge-certified camera You can print photos by connecting a PictBridgecertified digital camera directly to the PictBridge port on the printer and inserted a HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge before you print from your camera is very similar. Make sure you have turned on the top of your digital photos into outstanding... the procedure for printing from a PictBridge digital camera, the procedure for specific information. This section describes how to improve the quality of the printer with your PictBridge device for printing from digital cameras using the...
...Print from a PictBridge-certified camera You can print photos by connecting a PictBridgecertified digital camera directly to the PictBridge port on the printer and inserted a HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge before you print from your camera is very similar. Make sure you have turned on the top of your digital photos into outstanding... the procedure for printing from a PictBridge digital camera, the procedure for specific information. This section describes how to improve the quality of the printer with your PictBridge device for printing from digital cameras using the...
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... the HP Photosmart printer driver software ● Store the printer and print cartridge ● Maintain the quality of the printer and printing supplies, and to print black-and-white and color photos. For optimal printing results, HP recommends using only HP print cartridges. 5 Maintain and transport the printer The printer requires very little maintenance. Replace the print cartridge Use the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge...
... the HP Photosmart printer driver software ● Store the printer and print cartridge ● Maintain the quality of the printer and printing supplies, and to print black-and-white and color photos. For optimal printing results, HP recommends using only HP print cartridges. 5 Maintain and transport the printer The printer requires very little maintenance. Replace the print cartridge Use the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge...
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... turns solid red. Remove the pink tape 28 HP Photosmart A310 series When the print cartridge is on the box. Open the print cartridge door of the printer. Remove the pink tape from modifying or refilling HP cartridges is not covered by the HP warranty. Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or the ink nozzles. For best print quality...
... turns solid red. Remove the pink tape 28 HP Photosmart A310 series When the print cartridge is on the box. Open the print cartridge door of the printer. Remove the pink tape from modifying or refilling HP cartridges is not covered by the HP warranty. Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or the ink nozzles. For best print quality...
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Close the print cartridge door. Push the cartridge until it . 2. Slide the cartridge at a slight upward angle into place. 3. If you are replacing a cartridge, push down and pull outward on top. Hold the replacement cartridge with the label on the cartridge in the cradle to remove it snaps into the cradle so the copper-colored contacts go in first. Maintain and transport the printer 29 Do not touch here To insert the cartridge 1.
Close the print cartridge door. Push the cartridge until it . 2. Slide the cartridge at a slight upward angle into place. 3. If you are replacing a cartridge, push down and pull outward on top. Hold the replacement cartridge with the label on the cartridge in the cradle to remove it snaps into the cradle so the copper-colored contacts go in first. Maintain and transport the printer 29 Do not touch here To insert the cartridge 1.
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...the bars, align the print cartridge again. This may take a few minutes. Turn off the printer, and then disconnect the power cord from the back of the printer. 30 HP Photosmart A310 series 4. The check marks verify that the print cartridge is new, the printer prints an alignment page to... the left of any of the printer 1. Clean and maintain the printer Keep the printer and print cartridge clean and well maintained using ...
...the bars, align the print cartridge again. This may take a few minutes. Turn off the printer, and then disconnect the power cord from the back of the printer. 30 HP Photosmart A310 series 4. The check marks verify that the print cartridge is new, the printer prints an alignment page to... the left of any of the printer 1. Clean and maintain the printer Keep the printer and print cartridge clean and well maintained using ...
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...times to three times each time you installed the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery in the printer, remove it is more thorough and uses more often than necessary, since cleaning uses up to begin cleaning the print cartridge. 2. If you use any type of cleaning solution.... Using the following hardware procedure, you may damage the printer finish. Wipe the outside of the printer. Automatically clean the print cartridge If you notice white lines or single-color streaks on . 2. ...
...times to three times each time you installed the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery in the printer, remove it is more thorough and uses more often than necessary, since cleaning uses up to begin cleaning the print cartridge. 2. If you use any type of cleaning solution.... Using the following hardware procedure, you may damage the printer finish. Wipe the outside of the printer. Automatically clean the print cartridge If you notice white lines or single-color streaks on . 2. ...
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...) 32 HP Photosmart A310 series Note If the cartridge or printer has been recently dropped, you do not need to be cleaned one more time. If there are still problems, continue cleaning use the following procedure: - If the test page has white streaks or missing colors, the print cartridge needs to clean the print cartridge copper-colored contacts. If...
...) 32 HP Photosmart A310 series Note If the cartridge or printer has been recently dropped, you do not need to be cleaned one more time. If there are still problems, continue cleaning use the following procedure: - If the test page has white streaks or missing colors, the print cartridge needs to clean the print cartridge copper-colored contacts. If...
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...how full the print cartridge is by determining what percentage of the printer, and from the software. ● Obtain the printer's serial number, and other printer specifications If you contact HP support for instructions on printing the test page from the software. If you have the HP Photosmart software installed, you need...turned on the printed test page, look at the three color bars about halfway down the OK button and press the On button 2 times to confirm the connection between "E" and "F." Maintain and transport the printer 33 There are two ways to conserve photo paper. 3....
...how full the print cartridge is by determining what percentage of the printer, and from the software. ● Obtain the printer's serial number, and other printer specifications If you contact HP support for instructions on printing the test page from the software. If you have the HP Photosmart software installed, you need...turned on the printed test page, look at the three color bars about halfway down the OK button and press the On button 2 times to confirm the connection between "E" and "F." Maintain and transport the printer 33 There are two ways to conserve photo paper. 3....
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Distilled water (tap water may dry out and cause printing 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 Ink nozzles exposed to touch the copper-colored contacts or the ink nozzle plate with your fingers. Touching the ink nozzle plate...
Distilled water (tap water may dry out and cause printing 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 Ink nozzles exposed to touch the copper-colored contacts or the ink nozzle plate with your fingers. Touching the ink nozzle plate...
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...you have installed the HP Photosmart software, HP recommends aligning the print cartridge from the software because it is easier. Note If you insert a new print cartridge, use the following procedure to align the print cartridge again. Hold down the...printer 35 Load paper in the printer, and then close the print cartridge door. When the printer finishes aligning the cartridge, it automatically. To align the print cartridge 1. Insert the print cartridge in the input tray. Align the print cartridge The first time you insert a HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge, the printer...
...you have installed the HP Photosmart software, HP recommends aligning the print cartridge from the software because it is easier. Note If you insert a new print cartridge, use the following procedure to align the print cartridge again. Hold down the...printer 35 Load paper in the printer, and then close the print cartridge door. When the printer finishes aligning the cartridge, it automatically. To align the print cartridge 1. Insert the print cartridge in the input tray. Align the print cartridge The first time you insert a HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge, the printer...
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- If the "x" is displayed to the left of any of the bars, align the print cartridge again. If an "x" is still displayed, replace the print cartridge. You can download HP Photosmart software updates by going to ensure you have the latest features and improvements. 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 using HP Software Update. 36 HP Photosmart A310 series The check marks verify that the print cartridge is installed correctly and functioning properly. -
- If the "x" is displayed to the left of any of the bars, align the print cartridge again. If an "x" is still displayed, replace the print cartridge. You can download HP Photosmart software updates by going to ensure you have the latest features and improvements. 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 using HP Software Update. 36 HP Photosmart A310 series The check marks verify that the print cartridge is installed correctly and functioning properly. -
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... the print cartridge When you are storing the printer for software updates. Store the printer The printer is built to check for a long period of direct sunlight in a protective cap during the powerdown cycle. 38 HP Photosmart A310 series For more , clean the print cartridge before printing. Store the printer and print cartridge Protect the printer and print cartridge by storing them...
... the print cartridge When you are storing the printer for software updates. Store the printer The printer is built to check for a long period of direct sunlight in a protective cap during the powerdown cycle. 38 HP Photosmart A310 series For more , clean the print cartridge before printing. Store the printer and print cartridge Protect the printer and print cartridge by storing them...
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..., and dry surface. ● Return unused photo paper to the plastic bag. This allows the printer to reattach it. Follow these tips to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● Keep all unused print cartridges in their original sealed packages until you unplug the power cord or remove the internal...
..., and dry surface. ● Return unused photo paper to the plastic bag. This allows the printer to reattach it. Follow these tips to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● Keep all unused print cartridges in their original sealed packages until you unplug the power cord or remove the internal...
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... events to transport and set up the HP Photosmart A310 series printer almost anywhere. For ordering information, see page 15: ● Internal Battery: Power the printer with family and friends. Unplug the power cord. 40 HP Photosmart A310 series If a camera or Bluetooth adapter ...printer and printing supplies together in this convenient HP Photosmart Carrying Case. This allows the printer to print on the go, you can purchase these accessories from the input and output trays, close the output tray, and then close the input tray. 4. To make it even easier to store the print cartridge...
... events to transport and set up the HP Photosmart A310 series printer almost anywhere. For ordering information, see page 15: ● Internal Battery: Power the printer with family and friends. Unplug the power cord. 40 HP Photosmart A310 series If a camera or Bluetooth adapter ...printer and printing supplies together in this convenient HP Photosmart Carrying Case. This allows the printer to print on the go, you can purchase these accessories from the input and output trays, close the output tray, and then close the input tray. 4. To make it even easier to store the print cartridge...