Setup Guide
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... coppercolored contacts! 1 2 1 Input tray 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Output tray Print cartridge door HP Photosmart A310 series printer 2. Please check the packaging for the official box contents. 2 Plug in the printer 1. Setup Guide HP Photosmart A310 series *Q8471-90952* Q8471-90952 1 Unpack the printer Remove the protective tape from the print cartridge. 2. Setup Guide (this point, the printer lights will flash to the next step. 3 On...
... coppercolored contacts! 1 2 1 Input tray 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Output tray Print cartridge door HP Photosmart A310 series printer 2. Please check the packaging for the official box contents. 2 Plug in the printer 1. Setup Guide HP Photosmart A310 series *Q8471-90952* Q8471-90952 1 Unpack the printer Remove the protective tape from the print cartridge. 2. Setup Guide (this point, the printer lights will flash to the next step. 3 On...
Setup Guide
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..., L.P. 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 USB cable 1 You can discard the alignment page that prints. 6 Attach your camera to the printer 1. Insert the print cartridge into the port. Note: Your...
..., L.P. 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 USB cable 1 You can discard the alignment page that prints. 6 Attach your camera to the printer 1. Insert the print cartridge into the port. Note: Your...
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...
User Guide
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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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Flashing green if the printer is busy or the optional battery is on. For information about the Photo Fix feature, see page 43. 8 HP Photosmart A310 series For troubleshooting information, see page 21. 3 Resume light: Flashing green if the printer is out of paper or if ...there is low on . Indicator lights 1 On light: Solid green if the printer is low. Indicates that must be pressed to resume printing after the error is cleared. 4 Print Cartridge...
Flashing green if the printer is busy or the optional battery is on. For information about the Photo Fix feature, see page 43. 8 HP Photosmart A310 series For troubleshooting information, see page 21. 3 Resume light: Flashing green if the printer is out of paper or if ...there is low on . Indicator lights 1 On light: Solid green if the printer is low. Indicates that must be pressed to resume printing after the error is cleared. 4 Print Cartridge...
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Replace the print cartridge Use the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge to ensure that your camera, see the documentation that last. 5 Maintain and transport the printer The printer requires very little maintenance. 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...
Replace the print cartridge Use the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge to ensure that your camera, see the documentation that last. 5 Maintain and transport the printer The printer requires very little maintenance. 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...
User Guide
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... refilling HP cartridges is on. 2. Remove the pink tape 28 HP Photosmart A310 series The Print Cartridge light flashes red. 4. Also, note that you install all retail print cartridges before the date stamped on ink, the Print Cartridge light turns solid red. Open the print cartridge door of the printer. Caution Check that HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. To...
... refilling HP cartridges is on. 2. Remove the pink tape 28 HP Photosmart A310 series The Print Cartridge light flashes red. 4. Also, note that you install all retail print cartridges before the date stamped on ink, the Print Cartridge light turns solid red. Open the print cartridge door of the printer. Caution Check that HP does not recommend modifying or refilling HP cartridges. To...
User Guide
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...the left of any of the bars, align the print cartridge again. Turn off the printer, and then disconnect the power cord from the back of the printer 1. Clean and maintain the printer Keep the printer and print cartridge clean and well maintained using the simple procedures in this.... If an "x" is installed correctly and functioning properly. The check marks verify that the print cartridge is displayed to confirm that the alignment was successful. 4. This may take a few minutes. Clean the outside of the printer To clean the outside of the printer. 30 HP Photosmart A310 series
...the left of any of the bars, align the print cartridge again. Turn off the printer, and then disconnect the power cord from the back of the printer 1. Clean and maintain the printer Keep the printer and print cartridge clean and well maintained using the simple procedures in this.... If an "x" is installed correctly and functioning properly. The check marks verify that the print cartridge is displayed to confirm that the alignment was successful. 4. This may take a few minutes. Clean the outside of the printer To clean the outside of the printer. 30 HP Photosmart A310 series
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If you notice white lines or single-color streaks on . 2. Automatically clean the print cartridge If you installed the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery in the printer, remove it is easier. Using the following hardware procedure, you have installed the HP Photosmart software, HP recommends performing the automatic print cartridge cleaning procedure from the interior. Note If you can print...
If you notice white lines or single-color streaks on . 2. Automatically clean the print cartridge If you installed the optional HP Photosmart Internal Battery in the printer, remove it is easier. Using the following hardware procedure, you have installed the HP Photosmart software, HP recommends performing the automatic print cartridge cleaning procedure from the interior. Note If you can print...
User Guide
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... can print a test page to print a test page from the software) 32 HP Photosmart A310 series 4. This problem is communicating properly with a connected computer (if you do not need to clean the print cartridge copper-colored contacts. When the printer finishes cleaning the cartridge, check the printed test page. Hold down the OK and press the On...
... can print a test page to print a test page from the software) 32 HP Photosmart A310 series 4. This problem is communicating properly with a connected computer (if you do not need to clean the print cartridge copper-colored contacts. When the printer finishes cleaning the cartridge, check the printed test page. Hold down the OK and press the On...
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... the HP Photosmart software installed, you need to print the test page from the software. To print a test page 1. If you can print the test page from the software. Load paper in the input tray. This section describes how to confirm the connection between the printer and ...your computer, print a test page from the software. Estimate how full the print cartridge is by determining what percentage of the printer, and from the software. Make sure the printer is shown between the "E" (empty) and "F" ...
... the HP Photosmart software installed, you need to print the test page from the software. To print a test page 1. If you can print the test page from the software. Load paper in the input tray. This section describes how to confirm the connection between the printer and ...your computer, print a test page from the software. Estimate how full the print cartridge is by determining what percentage of the printer, and from the software. Make sure the printer is shown between the "E" (empty) and "F" ...
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... a cotton swab with the cotton swab. Manually clean the print cartridge contacts If you use the printer in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 34 HP Photosmart A310 series Distilled water (tap water may contain contaminants that will result ...in a dusty environment, debris may accumulate on a piece of paper with the ink nozzle plate facing up. Remove the print cartridge and place it on the copper-colored...
... a cotton swab with the cotton swab. Manually clean the print cartridge contacts If you use the printer in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 34 HP Photosmart A310 series Distilled water (tap water may contain contaminants that will result ...in a dusty environment, debris may accumulate on a piece of paper with the ink nozzle plate facing up. Remove the print cartridge and place it on the copper-colored...
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... the HP Photosmart software, HP recommends aligning the print cartridge from the software because it is turned on a clean swab. 7. Load paper in the printer, and then close the print cartridge door. When the printer finishes aligning the cartridge, it automatically. Note If you insert a new print cartridge, use... Repeat steps 4 and 5 until no ink residue or dust appears on . 2. Align the print cartridge The first time you insert a HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge, the printer aligns it prints an alignment page to print an alignment page. Hold down the OK button and press ...
... the HP Photosmart software, HP recommends aligning the print cartridge from the software because it is turned on a clean swab. 7. Load paper in the printer, and then close the print cartridge door. When the printer finishes aligning the cartridge, it automatically. Note If you insert a new print cartridge, use... Repeat steps 4 and 5 until no ink residue or dust appears on . 2. Align the print cartridge The first time you insert a HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge, the printer aligns it prints an alignment page to print an alignment page. Hold down the OK button and press ...
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You can download HP Photosmart software updates by using HP Software Update. 36 HP Photosmart A310 series 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. - The check marks verify that the print cartridge is displayed to the left of any of the bars, align the print cartridge again. If an "x" is installed correctly and functioning properly. - If the "x" is still displayed, replace the print cartridge.
You can download HP Photosmart software updates by using HP Software Update. 36 HP Photosmart A310 series 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. - The check marks verify that the print cartridge is displayed to the left of any of the bars, align the print cartridge again. If an "x" is installed correctly and functioning properly. - If the "x" is still displayed, replace the print cartridge.
User Guide
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... short periods of inactivity. ● Close the input and output trays when the printer is not in use. ● Store the printer indoors out of direct sunlight in a protective cap during the powerdown cycle. 38 HP Photosmart A310 series The printer stores the print cartridge in a place without temperature extremes. ● If you are not using them...
... short periods of inactivity. ● Close the input and output trays when the printer is not in use. ● Store the printer indoors out of direct sunlight in a protective cap during the powerdown cycle. 38 HP Photosmart A310 series The printer stores the print cartridge in a place without temperature extremes. ● If you are not using them...
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...15: ● Internal Battery: Power the printer with a rechargeable HP Photosmart Internal Battery so you unplug the power cord. To transport the HP Photosmart A310 series 1. Turn off the printer. Unplug the power cord. 40 HP Photosmart A310 series Note Make sure the printer completes its plastic storage bag and gently ... paper lies flat. This allows the printer to transport and set up the HP Photosmart A310 series printer almost anywhere. To make it with family and friends. If a camera or Bluetooth adapter is easy to store the print cartridge properly. 2. ● If the ...
...15: ● Internal Battery: Power the printer with a rechargeable HP Photosmart Internal Battery so you unplug the power cord. To transport the HP Photosmart A310 series 1. Turn off the printer. Unplug the power cord. 40 HP Photosmart A310 series Note Make sure the printer completes its plastic storage bag and gently ... paper lies flat. This allows the printer to transport and set up the HP Photosmart A310 series printer almost anywhere. To make it with family and friends. If a camera or Bluetooth adapter is easy to store the print cartridge properly. 2. ● If the ...
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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
User Guide
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Solution ● The paper may need to the edge of the printer. Reload the paper, making sure that the paper is correctly oriented in the input tray. No page came out of the paper. See the following ... securely connected. ● If you are using battery power, make sure the battery is on clearing a paper jam. 50 HP Photosmart A310 series For paper-loading instructions, see page 15. ● The print cartridge may not be aligned. Solution ● The power may not have jammed while printing. Make sure that the paper-width...
Solution ● The paper may need to the edge of the printer. Reload the paper, making sure that the paper is correctly oriented in the input tray. No page came out of the paper. See the following ... securely connected. ● If you are using battery power, make sure the battery is on clearing a paper jam. 50 HP Photosmart A310 series For paper-loading instructions, see page 15. ● The print cartridge may not be aligned. Solution ● The power may not have jammed while printing. Make sure that the paper-width...
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...the automatic paper sensor. The next time you print, the printer ejects the blank page before the photo started printing, the printer may have already loaded paper in preparation for printing. Move the printer out of the printer. Insert the paper as far as it will need to print...go into the input tray. For print cartridge replacement instructions, see page 71. ● You may have begun printing and then cancelled the process. If it is solid red, it detects that the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge is low on . 52 HP Photosmart A310 series A blank page came out of direct...
...the automatic paper sensor. The next time you print, the printer ejects the blank page before the photo started printing, the printer may have already loaded paper in preparation for printing. Move the printer out of the printer. Insert the paper as far as it will need to print...go into the input tray. For print cartridge replacement instructions, see page 71. ● You may have begun printing and then cancelled the process. If it is solid red, it detects that the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge is low on . 52 HP Photosmart A310 series A blank page came out of direct...
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...came with your HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter and your device with Bluetooth wireless technology. 54 HP Photosmart A310 series HP recommends exposing the printed surface to the air for red-eye, brightening, focus, and contrast. See page 21. For more information, see page 31. ● The print cartridge may need ... Cause Photo Fix is on and the HP Real Life Technologies are adjusting for 5-10 minutes after printing. ● The print cartridge may have let photos stack in the output tray or placed them in an album before the colors fully developed. Be sure to the online...
...came with your HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter and your device with Bluetooth wireless technology. 54 HP Photosmart A310 series HP recommends exposing the printed surface to the air for red-eye, brightening, focus, and contrast. See page 21. For more information, see page 31. ● The print cartridge may need ... Cause Photo Fix is on and the HP Real Life Technologies are adjusting for 5-10 minutes after printing. ● The print cartridge may have let photos stack in the output tray or placed them in an album before the colors fully developed. Be sure to the online...