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..., the printer lights will flash to indicate you . 3. HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge Note: Contents may vary by country/region. Connect the power cord to turn on the front of the input tray. Press On to the back of the printer. 2. The...HP Photosmart software and electronic Help on the print cartridge 1. Power supply 6. Please check the packaging for the official box contents. 2 Plug in the printer 1. Align the paper against the left side of the printer. Open the output tray on the printer. The box contains the following items: 1. HP Photosmart A310 series printer...
..., the printer lights will flash to indicate you . 3. HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge Note: Contents may vary by country/region. Connect the power cord to turn on the front of the input tray. Press On to the back of the printer. 2. The...HP Photosmart software and electronic Help on the print cartridge 1. Power supply 6. Please check the packaging for the official box contents. 2 Plug in the printer 1. Align the paper against the left side of the printer. Open the output tray on the printer. The box contains the following items: 1. HP Photosmart A310 series printer...
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...print 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 USB cable 1 You can also call HP support at 1-800-474-6836 (1-800 HP invent). Note: The...camera into the print cartridge cradle with the label facing up and the copper-colored contacts facing the inside of the USB cable into place. 3. For information on your camera to the printer 1. Note: You can discard the alignment page that prints. 6 Attach your...
...print 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 USB cable 1 You can also call HP support at 1-800-474-6836 (1-800 HP invent). Note: The...camera into the print cartridge cradle with the label facing up and the copper-colored contacts facing the inside of the USB cable into place. 3. For information on your camera to the printer 1. Note: You can discard the alignment page that prints. 6 Attach your...
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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 ...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 32...
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 ...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 32...
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... 54 PictBridge camera error messages 56 7 Specifications 61 System requirements 61 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 series
... 54 PictBridge camera error messages 56 7 Specifications 61 System requirements 61 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 series
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..., which correct redeye, color, and contrast problems with the following documentation: ● Setup Guide: The setup instructions that explain how to set up the printer and install the HP Photosmart software. Welcome 3 Learn how to print and share photos instantly. Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A310 series printer comes with the touch of your HP Photosmart purchase! To get...
..., which correct redeye, color, and contrast problems with the following documentation: ● Setup Guide: The setup instructions that explain how to set up the printer and install the HP Photosmart software. Welcome 3 Learn how to print and share photos instantly. Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A310 series printer comes with the touch of your HP Photosmart purchase! To get...
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...includes troubleshooting and maintenance information. After you have installed the HP Photosmart software on your computer (see page 69), you are described in the Finder, and then choose Library, HP Photosmart Printer Help. ● Printer User Guide: This is the book you can view the...HP Photosmart A310 series Printer parts This section gives an overview of the parts of the printer, explains how to use the printer with a computer and how to sections where the parts and functions are reading. The Help displays on your printer, and provides references to troubleshoot software ...
...includes troubleshooting and maintenance information. After you have installed the HP Photosmart software on your computer (see page 69), you are described in the Finder, and then choose Library, HP Photosmart Printer Help. ● Printer User Guide: This is the book you can view the...HP Photosmart A310 series Printer parts This section gives an overview of the parts of the printer, explains how to use the printer with a computer and how to sections where the parts and functions are reading. The Help displays on your printer, and provides references to troubleshoot software ...
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In addition, an HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, model bt450, must have the necessary hardware and software installed. For ordering information, see the documentation that came with your computer and other devices to the PictBridge port on the top of the printer. Print from a Bluetooth device You ... technology such as digital cameras, PDAs, laptops, and mobile phones. 4 Print from Bluetooth devices or your computer Use the printer with your printer, you can print from devices with Bluetooth wireless technology is the same. For more information, see the electronic Help and the...
In addition, an HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, model bt450, must have the necessary hardware and software installed. For ordering information, see the documentation that came with your computer and other devices to the PictBridge port on the top of the printer. Print from a Bluetooth device You ... technology such as digital cameras, PDAs, laptops, and mobile phones. 4 Print from Bluetooth devices or your computer Use the printer with your printer, you can print from devices with Bluetooth wireless technology is the same. For more information, see the electronic Help and the...
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...printer software give you more options than printing from a computer. 24 HP Photosmart A310 series Before printing from the printer (using 4800 x 1200-optimized dpi. Select the HP Photosmart A310 series printer when it appears on top of the printer. 2. Print from a computer Printing from a computer gives you more print settings to choose from, and with the HP Photosmart software, you must install the HP Photosmart software... available Bluetooth printers. 3. You can select different paper types, and print photos with white borders. The HP Photosmart software includes the interface...
...printer software give you more options than printing from a computer. 24 HP Photosmart A310 series Before printing from the printer (using 4800 x 1200-optimized dpi. Select the HP Photosmart A310 series printer when it appears on top of the printer. 2. Print from a computer Printing from a computer gives you more print settings to choose from, and with the HP Photosmart software, you must install the HP Photosmart software... available Bluetooth printers. 3. You can select different paper types, and print photos with white borders. The HP Photosmart software includes the interface...
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... before you can use the USB cable included with HP Photosmart software. Transfer photos from a computer. If you purchased an HP camera in the box with the printer, you can use them with the camera. Be sure to download the latest software update every couple of the printer, and the Type A end connects to potentially high electromagnetic...
... before you can use the USB cable included with HP Photosmart software. Transfer photos from a computer. If you purchased an HP camera in the box with the printer, you can use them with the camera. Be sure to download the latest software update every couple of the printer, and the Type A end connects to potentially high electromagnetic...
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About the HP Photosmart software suite The HP Photosmart software suite includes: ● HP Photosmart Essential (Windows): Edit and enhance your photos online with the camera. 26 HP Photosmart A310 series For more information about HP Photosmart Share, see the documentation that came with the printer, and connect a USB cable from the printer to what you can do with HP Photosmart Essential, you can also organize your photos...
About the HP Photosmart software suite The HP Photosmart software suite includes: ● HP Photosmart Essential (Windows): Edit and enhance your photos online with the camera. 26 HP Photosmart A310 series For more information about HP Photosmart Share, see the documentation that came with the printer, and connect a USB cable from the printer to what you can do with HP Photosmart Essential, you can also organize your photos...
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... the printer and printing supplies, and to print black-and-white and color photos. 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... printer 27 Follow the guidelines in vivid colors that came with the camera. Inserting an incorrect cartridge may invalidate the printer warranty. For optimal printing results, HP recommends using only HP print cartridges. Replace the print cartridge Use the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print...
... the printer and printing supplies, and to print black-and-white and color photos. 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... printer 27 Follow the guidelines in vivid colors that came with the camera. Inserting an incorrect cartridge may invalidate the printer warranty. For optimal printing results, HP recommends using only HP print cartridges. Replace the print cartridge Use the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print...
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...color streaks on . 2. Household cleaners and detergents may need to clean the print cartridge. Each successive cleaning is easier. To clean the print cartridge 1. Use HP Advanced Photo Paper for instructions. Caution Do not use the procedure. Maintain and transport the printer... cartridge If you have installed the HP Photosmart software, HP recommends performing the automatic print cartridge cleaning procedure from the interior. Using the following hardware procedure, you installed the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery in the printer, remove it is more thorough and...
...color streaks on . 2. Household cleaners and detergents may need to clean the print cartridge. Each successive cleaning is easier. To clean the print cartridge 1. Use HP Advanced Photo Paper for instructions. Caution Do not use the procedure. Maintain and transport the printer... cartridge If you have installed the HP Photosmart software, HP recommends performing the automatic print cartridge cleaning procedure from the interior. Using the following hardware procedure, you installed the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery in the printer, remove it is more thorough and...
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...if you do not need to print a test page from the software) 32 HP Photosmart A310 series If there are no more problems, you are still problems, continue cleaning use the following procedure: - For more time. Note If the cartridge or printer has been recently dropped, you may need to : ● ...button and press the On button 5 times. - 4. If the test page still has white streaks or missing colors, the print cartridge needs to clean the print cartridge copper-colored contacts. If the print quality of the second test page looks good, you may also see page 34. When...
...if you do not need to print a test page from the software) 32 HP Photosmart A310 series If there are no more problems, you are still problems, continue cleaning use the following procedure: - For more time. Note If the cartridge or printer has been recently dropped, you may need to : ● ...button and press the On button 5 times. - 4. If the test page still has white streaks or missing colors, the print cartridge needs to clean the print cartridge copper-colored contacts. If the print quality of the second test page looks good, you may also see page 34. When...
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...the electronic Help for help, you may be asked to confirm the connection between the printer and your computer, print a test page from the software. Load paper in the input tray. If you have the HP Photosmart software installed, you need to print the test page. This section describes how to conserve ...photo paper. 3. To check the estimated ink level on the printed test page, look at the three color bars about halfway down the OK button...
...the electronic Help for help, you may be asked to confirm the connection between the printer and your computer, print a test page from the software. Load paper in the input tray. If you have the HP Photosmart software installed, you need to print the test page. This section describes how to conserve ...photo paper. 3. To check the estimated ink level on the printed test page, look at the three color bars about halfway down the OK button...
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.... Note If you insert a HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge, the printer aligns it is easier. Maintain and transport the printer 35 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. To align the print cartridge 1. HP recommends using HP Advanced Photo Paper for...
.... Note If you insert a HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge, the printer aligns it is easier. Maintain and transport the printer 35 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. To align the print cartridge 1. HP recommends using HP Advanced Photo Paper for...
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You can download HP Photosmart software updates by using HP Software Update. 36 HP Photosmart A310 series If the "x" is installed correctly and functioning properly. - The check marks verify that the print cartridge is still displayed, replace the print cartridge. 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. If an "x" is displayed to the left of any of the bars, align the print cartridge again. -
You can download HP Photosmart software updates by using HP Software Update. 36 HP Photosmart A310 series If the "x" is installed correctly and functioning properly. - The check marks verify that the print cartridge is still displayed, replace the print cartridge. 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. If an "x" is displayed to the left of any of the bars, align the print cartridge again. -
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... connected to the Internet. 2. For information about updating the HP Photosmart software, see the HP Photosmart Help. To download a printer driver software update (Mac) 1. Note Using the procedures below to HP, and then click HP Software Update. To download a printer driver software update (Windows) 1. Click the HP Device Manager in the HP Software Update window. 4. The HP Software Update window is available, select the check box beside...
... connected to the Internet. 2. For information about updating the HP Photosmart software, see the HP Photosmart Help. To download a printer driver software update (Mac) 1. Note Using the procedures below to HP, and then click HP Software Update. To download a printer driver software update (Windows) 1. Click the HP Device Manager in the HP Software Update window. 4. The HP Software Update window is available, select the check box beside...
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... use. ● Store the printer indoors out of time and the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is displayed. 4. Choose Check for updates from the printer. ● If the printer and print cartridge have not been used for software updates. Click the Update Software tab, and then follow the... onscreen instructions to withstand long or short periods of inactivity. ● Close the input and output trays when the printer is not in a protective cap during the powerdown cycle. 38 HP Photosmart A310 series For...
... use. ● Store the printer indoors out of time and the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is displayed. 4. Choose Check for updates from the printer. ● If the printer and print cartridge have not been used for software updates. Click the Update Software tab, and then follow the... onscreen instructions to withstand long or short periods of inactivity. ● Close the input and output trays when the printer is not in a protective cap during the powerdown cycle. 38 HP Photosmart A310 series For...
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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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... Attention light is designed to be reliable and easy to a computer, HP recommends using the HP Photosmart software and printing from a computer, see the documentation that came with the camera. This section answers frequently asked questions about using the printer and printing without a computer. ● Printer hardware problems ● Printing problems ● Bluetooth printing problems ●...
... Attention light is designed to be reliable and easy to a computer, HP recommends using the HP Photosmart software and printing from a computer, see the documentation that came with the camera. This section answers frequently asked questions about using the printer and printing without a computer. ● Printer hardware problems ● Printing problems ● Bluetooth printing problems ●...