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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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Flashing green if the printer is busy or the optional battery is a printer error, such as a paper jam, that the OK button should be addressed before you can continue printing. For information about the Photo Fix feature, see page 43. 8 HP Photosmart A310 series Slowly flashing green if the optional battery is charging. 2 Photo Fix light... cartridge door is open. 5 Attention light: Solid or flashing red if there is low. Indicator lights 1 On light: Solid green if the printer is a paper jam. For troubleshooting information, see page 21. 3 Resume light: Flashing green if the...
Flashing green if the printer is busy or the optional battery is a printer error, such as a paper jam, that the OK button should be addressed before you can continue printing. For information about the Photo Fix feature, see page 43. 8 HP Photosmart A310 series Slowly flashing green if the optional battery is charging. 2 Photo Fix light... cartridge door is open. 5 Attention light: Solid or flashing red if there is low. Indicator lights 1 On light: Solid green if the printer is a paper jam. For troubleshooting information, see page 21. 3 Resume light: Flashing green if the...
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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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... battery compartment. Caution Always make sure 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) For camera accessories, see page 12. HP Photosmart Internal Battery The HP Photosmart Internal Battery lets you go to unplug the printer power cord before opening the battery...
... battery compartment. Caution Always make sure 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) For camera accessories, see page 12. HP Photosmart Internal Battery The HP Photosmart Internal Battery lets you go to unplug the printer power cord before opening the battery...
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... battery A fully-charged HP Photosmart Internal Battery has sufficient charge to transport your camera or other device for printing. HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter The HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, model bt450, plugs into the PictBridge port on the go. See the documentation that came with your digital camera, camera phone, or video camera in a separate carrying case. HP Photosmart...
... battery A fully-charged HP Photosmart Internal Battery has sufficient charge to transport your camera or other device for printing. HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter The HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, model bt450, plugs into the PictBridge port on the go. See the documentation that came with your digital camera, camera phone, or video camera in a separate carrying case. HP Photosmart...
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If you installed the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery in the printer, remove it is turned on your prints, you notice white lines or single-color streaks on . 2. Automatically clean the print cartridge If you may damage the printer finish. Each successive cleaning is more thorough and uses more often than necessary, since cleaning uses up to...
If you installed the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery in the printer, remove it is turned on your prints, you notice white lines or single-color streaks on . 2. Automatically clean the print cartridge If you may damage the printer finish. Each successive cleaning is more thorough and uses more often than necessary, since cleaning uses up to...
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...out of direct sunlight in 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 printer The printer is built to check for one month or more information, see page ...follow the onscreen instructions to withstand long or short periods 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 without temperature extremes. ● If you ...
...out of direct sunlight in 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 printer The printer is built to check for one month or more information, see page ...follow the onscreen instructions to withstand long or short periods 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 without temperature extremes. ● If you ...
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...HP Photosmart A310 series printer almost anywhere. Note Make sure the printer completes its plastic storage bag and gently bend it even easier to print on vacations and to family gatherings and social events to instantly print and share photos with family and friends. For ordering information, see page 15: ● Internal Battery: Power the printer...make it in the opposite direction of the printer, disconnect it with a rechargeable HP Photosmart Internal Battery so you can print anywhere. ● Carrying Case: Carry the printer and printing supplies together in its powerdown ...
...HP Photosmart A310 series printer almost anywhere. Note Make sure the printer completes its plastic storage bag and gently bend it even easier to print on vacations and to family gatherings and social events to instantly print and share photos with family and friends. For ordering information, see page 15: ● Internal Battery: Power the printer...make it in the opposite direction of the printer, disconnect it with a rechargeable HP Photosmart Internal Battery so you can print anywhere. ● Carrying Case: Carry the printer and printing supplies together in its powerdown ...
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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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... could indicate, see page 71. ● If the light continues to www.hp.com/support or contact HP support. Plug in . Turn on the printer. Open the battery compartment cover and remove the battery. It does not indicate a problem with the printer. 44 HP Photosmart A310 series The On light flashed briefly after trying all of the power-down...
... could indicate, see page 71. ● If the light continues to www.hp.com/support or contact HP support. Plug in . Turn on the printer. Open the battery compartment cover and remove the battery. It does not indicate a problem with the printer. 44 HP Photosmart A310 series The On light flashed briefly after trying all of the power-down...
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... the power cord back in the power cord. Plug in . Troubleshooting 45 Cause A printer error has occurred. Try the following solutions. Open the battery compartment cover and remove the battery. If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is plugged in the printer, unplug the printer power cord. Turn on the control panel do not respond, go to see...
... the power cord back in the power cord. Plug in . Troubleshooting 45 Cause A printer error has occurred. Try the following solutions. Open the battery compartment cover and remove the battery. If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is plugged in the printer, unplug the printer power cord. Turn on the control panel do not respond, go to see...
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.... If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed in the printer, unplug the printer power cord from the electrical outlet. Turn on the printer. Wait about 30 seconds, and then reinstall the battery. Plug in the country/region you are visiting complies with the power requirements and power cord of the printer. 46 HP Photosmart A310 series If you are...
.... If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed in the printer, unplug the printer power cord from the electrical outlet. Turn on the printer. Wait about 30 seconds, and then reinstall the battery. Plug in the country/region you are visiting complies with the power requirements and power cord of the printer. 46 HP Photosmart A310 series If you are...
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...it will not turn on using battery power. Plug in the printer power cord 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 is plugged ...Troubleshooting 47 Plug in the power cord. For more information on the printer. Plug in . Open the battery compartment cover and remove the battery. If the printer is turned on the printer. The optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed in . Turn on , the On light slowly flashes ...
...it will not turn on using battery power. Plug in the printer power cord 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 is plugged ...Troubleshooting 47 Plug in the power cord. For more information on the printer. Plug in . Open the battery compartment cover and remove the battery. If the printer is turned on the printer. The optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed in . Turn on , the On light slowly flashes ...
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... automatic maintenance procedure to recharge. If the printer is charging. The battery should fully charge in approximately four hours when the printer is securely connected to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. 48 HP Photosmart A310 series ● Check that the printer power cord is not in use. The printer makes noises when I turn it on...
... automatic maintenance procedure to recharge. If the printer is charging. The battery should fully charge in approximately four hours when the printer is securely connected to the online support services at www.hp.com/support. 48 HP Photosmart A310 series ● Check that the printer power cord is not in use. The printer makes noises when I turn it on...
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... cord is securely connected. ● If you are using battery power, make sure the battery is off or there may need to the edge of the printer. For paper-loading instructions, see page 35. Make sure that the power is on clearing a paper jam. 50 HP Photosmart A310 series For more information, see page 15. ●...
... cord is securely connected. ● If you are using battery power, make sure the battery is off or there may need to the edge of the printer. For paper-loading instructions, see page 35. Make sure that the power is on clearing a paper jam. 50 HP Photosmart A310 series For more information, see page 15. ●...
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The paper jammed while printing. If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed in . - Wait about 10 seconds, and then plug the power cord back in the printer, unplug the printer power cord from the electrical outlet, if it , try removing it from the back of ... of the printer: - Wait about 10 seconds, and then reinstall the battery. The printer checks for paper in the power cord. - Turn off the printer. - Solution ● If the paper came part way through the front of the printer, try the following: - If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is not...
The paper jammed while printing. If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed in . - Wait about 10 seconds, and then plug the power cord back in the printer, unplug the printer power cord from the electrical outlet, if it , try removing it from the back of ... of the printer: - Wait about 10 seconds, and then reinstall the battery. The printer checks for paper in the power cord. - Turn off the printer. - Solution ● If the paper came part way through the front of the printer, try the following: - If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is not...
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...the front of the printer, try the following solutions: - If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed in . Remove the paper from the back of the jammed paper to continue printing. 58 HP Photosmart A310 series Wait about 30 seconds, and then reinstall the battery. The printer checks for paper ...in the power cord. - When you cannot grasp the edge of the printer. ● If you fix the problem, press OK...
...the front of the printer, try the following solutions: - If the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery is installed in . Remove the paper from the back of the jammed paper to continue printing. 58 HP Photosmart A310 series Wait about 30 seconds, and then reinstall the battery. The printer checks for paper ...in the power cord. - When you cannot grasp the edge of the printer. ● If you fix the problem, press OK...
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...the state of the most common and important patterns, as follows: ● The On light tells you about the printer's power state, and gives you information about the optional battery, if it . Indicator lights 71 The Photo Fix light is not listed here, because its only function is ...camera. ● The Attention light usually acts in this section explain some of the printer. B Indicator lights The indicator lights on the HP Photosmart A310 series tell you print a photo, the On light flashes until the printer is finished printing. It indicates that are turned on to indicate one thing may ...
...the state of the most common and important patterns, as follows: ● The On light tells you about the printer's power state, and gives you information about the optional battery, if it . Indicator lights 71 The Photo Fix light is not listed here, because its only function is ...camera. ● The Attention light usually acts in this section explain some of the printer. B Indicator lights The indicator lights on the HP Photosmart A310 series tell you print a photo, the On light flashes until the printer is finished printing. It indicates that are turned on to indicate one thing may ...
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Battery is printing photos from a connected PictBridge camera. The On light and the PictBridge light are both flashing green. The printer is charging. Attention light is cannot begin or resume flashing red. instructions on and ready to print. up or busy....optional Internal green and the Battery is solid green. Indicator lights Lights Status The On light is low on power. Meaning The printer is starting green. The On light is flashing The printer is on charging the Internal Battery. The On light is closed. 72 HP Photosmart A310 series until this door ...
Battery is printing photos from a connected PictBridge camera. The On light and the PictBridge light are both flashing green. The printer is charging. Attention light is cannot begin or resume flashing red. instructions on and ready to print. up or busy....optional Internal green and the Battery is solid green. Indicator lights Lights Status The On light is low on power. Meaning The printer is starting green. The On light is flashing The printer is on charging the Internal Battery. The On light is closed. 72 HP Photosmart A310 series until this door ...
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... 8 port 4 printing 19 placing a call 66 print cartridges aligning 35 78 cleaning 31 cleaning contacts 34 replacing 27 specifications 64 storing 38 testing 32 printer accessories 11 battery 12 cleaning 30 documentation 3 parts 4 specifications 61 storing 38 transporting 40 printing from a Bluetooth wireless device 23 from a camera 19 from a computer 24 test...
... 8 port 4 printing 19 placing a call 66 print cartridges aligning 35 78 cleaning 31 cleaning contacts 34 replacing 27 specifications 64 storing 38 testing 32 printer accessories 11 battery 12 cleaning 30 documentation 3 parts 4 specifications 61 storing 38 transporting 40 printing from a Bluetooth wireless device 23 from a camera 19 from a computer 24 test...