Setup Guide
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... printer. Place a few sheets of the printer. User Guide 4. HP Advanced Photo Paper and resealable media bag 7. The input tray opens automatically. 2. HP Photosmart A310 series printer... 2. Power supply 6. Open the print cartridge door. 1 Do not touch or remove the ink nozzles or the coppercolored contacts! 1 2 1 Input tray 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Output tray Print cartridge door HP Photosmart software and electronic Help on the print cartridge 1. Connect the power cord to the right edge of the printer. 2. HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet...
... printer. Place a few sheets of the printer. User Guide 4. HP Advanced Photo Paper and resealable media bag 7. The input tray opens automatically. 2. HP Photosmart A310 series printer... 2. Power supply 6. Open the print cartridge door. 1 Do not touch or remove the ink nozzles or the coppercolored contacts! 1 2 1 Input tray 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Output tray Print cartridge door HP Photosmart software and electronic Help on the print cartridge 1. Connect the power cord to the right edge of the printer. 2. HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet...
Setup Guide
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...the print cartridge cradle with the label facing up and the copper-colored contacts facing the inside of the USB cable into the camera. 2. The PictBridge light turns solid green. Find the photo you want to print on the camera image display, and then ... 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 USB cable 1 You can also call HP support at 1-800-474-6836 (1-800 HP invent). For information on the printer, and...
...the print cartridge cradle with the label facing up and the copper-colored contacts facing the inside of the USB cable into the camera. 2. The PictBridge light turns solid green. Find the photo you want to print on the camera image display, and then ... 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 USB cable 1 You can also call HP support at 1-800-474-6836 (1-800 HP invent). For information on the printer, and...
User Guide
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... Bluetooth connection 23 Print 23 Print from a computer 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...
... Bluetooth connection 23 Print 23 Print from a computer 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...
User Guide
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...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 problems...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...
...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 problems...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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...; Connect the printer to print and share photos instantly. Learn how to set up the printer and install the HP Photosmart software. Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A310 series printer comes with the touch of a button. ● Take your new printer, read this document first. To get the maximum use out of your portable, lightweight photo printer to social events...
...; Connect the printer to print and share photos instantly. Learn how to set up the printer and install the HP Photosmart software. Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A310 series printer comes with the touch of a button. ● Take your new printer, read this document first. To get the maximum use out of your portable, lightweight photo printer to social events...
User Guide
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... output tray. Welcome 5 For information on printing from a PictBridge device, see page 23. 4 Output tray (closed ) 1 On: Press to turn the printer on or off , or to resume a print job after an error. 3 PictBridge port: Connect either a PictBridge-certified device (such as a PictBridge digital ...camera, camera phone, or video camera), or the optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter to this to print. For information on or off , or to cancel a print job that is in progress. 2 OK: Press to...
... output tray. Welcome 5 For information on printing from a PictBridge device, see page 23. 4 Output tray (closed ) 1 On: Press to turn the printer on or off , or to resume a print job after an error. 3 PictBridge port: Connect either a PictBridge-certified device (such as a PictBridge digital ...camera, camera phone, or video camera), or the optional HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter to this to print. For information on or off , or to cancel a print job that is in progress. 2 OK: Press to...
User Guide
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...: Solid or flashing red if there is turned on ink. Slowly flashing green if the optional battery is charging. 2 Photo Fix light: Solid green if Photo Fix 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 low on . For information about the Photo Fix feature, see page 43. 8 HP Photosmart A310 series Indicates that must be pressed to resume printing after the error is cleared. ...
...: Solid or flashing red if there is turned on ink. Slowly flashing green if the optional battery is charging. 2 Photo Fix light: Solid green if Photo Fix 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 low on . For information about the Photo Fix feature, see page 43. 8 HP Photosmart A310 series Indicates that must be pressed to resume printing after the error is cleared. ...
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For troubleshooting information, see page 43. Welcome 9 Tip For more information about the indicator lights, see page 71. Flashing green if the printer is flashing green. Do not disconnect your camera if the light is printing a photo from your camera. For more information about the indicator lights, see page 71. 6 PictBridge light: Solid green if a PictBridge camera is connected to the PictBridge port.
For troubleshooting information, see page 43. Welcome 9 Tip For more information about the indicator lights, see page 71. Flashing green if the printer is flashing green. Do not disconnect your camera if the light is printing a photo from your camera. For more information about the indicator lights, see page 71. 6 PictBridge light: Solid green if a PictBridge camera is connected to the PictBridge port.
User Guide
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... will need to print approximately 75 photos. 12 HP Photosmart A310 series See the documentation that came with your digital camera, camera phone, or video camera in a separate carrying case. Use the optional battery A fully-charged HP Photosmart Internal Battery has sufficient charge to ...HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter The HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, model bt450, plugs into the PictBridge port on the top of the printer and lets you use Bluetooth wireless technology for hassle-free printing on the go. HP Photosmart Carrying Case The lightweight, durable HP Photosmart...
... will need to print approximately 75 photos. 12 HP Photosmart A310 series See the documentation that came with your digital camera, camera phone, or video camera in a separate carrying case. Use the optional battery A fully-charged HP Photosmart Internal Battery has sufficient charge to ...HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter The HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, model bt450, plugs into the PictBridge port on the top of the printer and lets you use Bluetooth wireless technology for hassle-free printing on the go. HP Photosmart Carrying Case The lightweight, durable HP Photosmart...
User Guide
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... recommended HP paper for use HP Advanced Photo Paper with the HP Photosmart A310 series printer. To purchase HP Advanced Photo Paper or other supplies, go to: ● www.hp.com/eur/hpoptions (Europe) ● www.hp.com, choose your country/region, and then click Buy or Online Shopping (All other countries/ regions) Load your printer to create beautiful photos. Use HP Advanced Photo Paper...
... recommended HP paper for use HP Advanced Photo Paper with the HP Photosmart A310 series printer. To purchase HP Advanced Photo Paper or other supplies, go to: ● www.hp.com/eur/hpoptions (Europe) ● www.hp.com, choose your country/region, and then click Buy or Online Shopping (All other countries/ regions) Load your printer to create beautiful photos. Use HP Advanced Photo Paper...
User Guide
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● Do not load more than 20 sheets of the printer. 1 Input tray 2 Paper-width guide 3 Output tray 16 HP Photosmart A310 series To prevent curling, store photo paper in a plastic bag, not in the input tray of 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo paper. ● If you are using tabbed paper, load the paper so the tab feeds in last. ● In dry conditions photo paper can curl.
● Do not load more than 20 sheets of the printer. 1 Input tray 2 Paper-width guide 3 Output tray 16 HP Photosmart A310 series To prevent curling, store photo paper in a plastic bag, not in the input tray of 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo paper. ● If you are using tabbed paper, load the paper so the tab feeds in last. ● In dry conditions photo paper can curl.
User Guide
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Open the output tray. The input tray opens automatically. 2. If you are using tabbed paper, load the paper so tab feeds in last. When loading, slide the paper to 20 sheets of photo paper with the print side or glossy side facing the front of the printer. Load up to the left side of the paper without bending the paper. Paper basics 17 Adjust the paper-width guide to fit close to the edge of the input tray and push the paper down firmly until it stops. 3. To load paper 1.
Open the output tray. The input tray opens automatically. 2. If you are using tabbed paper, load the paper so tab feeds in last. When loading, slide the paper to 20 sheets of photo paper with the print side or glossy side facing the front of the printer. Load up to the left side of the paper without bending the paper. Paper basics 17 Adjust the paper-width guide to fit close to the edge of the input tray and push the paper down firmly until it stops. 3. To load paper 1.
User Guide
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... print. This section describes how to print from digital cameras using the printer's built-in Photo Fix feature. Make sure you have turned on the printer and inserted a HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge before you try to improve the quality of the printer with your camera. Review the documentation that you print from your digital...
... print. This section describes how to print from digital cameras using the printer's built-in Photo Fix feature. Make sure you have turned on the printer and inserted a HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge before you try to improve the quality of the printer with your camera. Review the documentation that you print from your digital...
User Guide
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... light turns solid green when the connection is not able to the printer and print photos. 2. HP is established. 4. Print quality is best when Best print quality is able to successfully connect to provide technical support for non-HP cameras. The print quality may be handled immediately after 20 HP Photosmart A310 series Load photo paper into the...
... light turns solid green when the connection is not able to the printer and print photos. 2. HP is established. 4. Print quality is best when Best print quality is able to successfully connect to provide technical support for non-HP cameras. The print quality may be handled immediately after 20 HP Photosmart A310 series Load photo paper into the...
User Guide
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... printer off Photo Fix, press OK. HP recommends leaving Photo Fix on the printer. Photo Fix remains off until you press OK again, or turn on , but if your photos with a flash. ● Improve the overall brightness, color, and contrast of photos. Print basics 21 To turn Photo Fix off. The Photo Fix light turns off. Photo Fix will: ● Sharpen blurred photos...
... printer off Photo Fix, press OK. HP recommends leaving Photo Fix on the printer. Photo Fix remains off until you press OK again, or turn on , but if your photos with a flash. ● Improve the overall brightness, color, and contrast of photos. Print basics 21 To turn Photo Fix off. The Photo Fix light turns off. Photo Fix will: ● Sharpen blurred photos...
User Guide
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...all devices must be connected to share photos with Bluetooth wireless technology is the same. For ordering information, see the documentation that came with the device. Print from a Bluetooth device You can print from devices with your printer, you can purchase one separately. For...mobile phones. For more information about the adapter, see page 11. In addition, an HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, model bt450, must have the necessary hardware and software installed. Some printers include the Bluetooth adapter in the box; For more Print from Bluetooth devices or your...
...all devices must be connected to share photos with Bluetooth wireless technology is the same. For ordering information, see the documentation that came with the device. Print from a Bluetooth device You can print from devices with your printer, you can purchase one separately. For...mobile phones. For more information about the adapter, see page 11. In addition, an HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, model bt450, must have the necessary hardware and software installed. Some printers include the Bluetooth adapter in the box; For more Print from Bluetooth devices or your...
User Guide
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Select the HP Photosmart A310 series printer when it appears on installing the HP Photosmart software and connecting the USB cable, see the documentation that is displayed whenever you more options than printing from a computer. 24 HP Photosmart A310 series See the documentation for your computer. For example, you can select different paper types, and print photos with your photos before printing...
Select the HP Photosmart A310 series printer when it appears on installing the HP Photosmart software and connecting the USB cable, see the documentation that is displayed whenever you more options than printing from a computer. 24 HP Photosmart A310 series See the documentation for your computer. For example, you can select different paper types, and print photos with your photos before printing...
User Guide
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...your camera to a computer To transfer photos to a computer, connect the camera directly to your computer 25 To print from a computer, the computer needs to open the electronic Help, see page 25. Follow the instructions in the box with the printer, you have the latest features and ...USB cable required for printing from a computer might not be included in the box with the printer, so you might need to transfer your photos to the computer before you can use them with HP Photosmart software. If you purchased an HP camera in the documentation that came with the camera.
...your camera to a computer To transfer photos to a computer, connect the camera directly to your computer 25 To print from a computer, the computer needs to open the electronic Help, see page 25. Follow the instructions in the box with the printer, you have the latest features and ...USB cable required for printing from a computer might not be included in the box with the printer, so you might need to transfer your photos to the computer before you can use them with HP Photosmart software. If you purchased an HP camera in the documentation that came with the camera.
User Guide
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...; HP Photosmart Essential (Windows): Edit and enhance your photos by adding text or doing color correction. ● HP Photosmart Premier (Windows): In addition to what you can do with HP Photosmart Essential, you can also organize your photos in scrapbooking albums and search through them by keyword and dates, and use HP Photosmart Share, install the HP Photosmart software that came with the printer...
...; HP Photosmart Essential (Windows): Edit and enhance your photos by adding text or doing color correction. ● HP Photosmart Premier (Windows): In addition to what you can do with HP Photosmart Essential, you can also organize your photos in scrapbooking albums and search through them by keyword and dates, and use HP Photosmart Share, install the HP Photosmart software that came with the printer...
User Guide
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...Replace the print cartridge ● Clean and maintain the printer ● Update the HP Photosmart printer driver software ● Store the printer and print cartridge ● Maintain the quality of photo paper ● Transport the printer For information on maintaining your prints are specially formulated and... incorrect cartridge may invalidate the printer warranty. Replace the print cartridge Use the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge to ensure that your camera, see the documentation that last. HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to-life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance,...
...Replace the print cartridge ● Clean and maintain the printer ● Update the HP Photosmart printer driver software ● Store the printer and print cartridge ● Maintain the quality of photo paper ● Transport the printer For information on maintaining your prints are specially formulated and... incorrect cartridge may invalidate the printer warranty. Replace the print cartridge Use the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge to ensure that your camera, see the documentation that last. HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to-life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance,...