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... tray Print cartridge door User Guide 4. HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge Note: Contents may vary by country/region. Connect the power cord to load paper and install the print cartridge. At this poster) 3. Place a few sheets of HP Advanced Photo Paper (sample pack included) in...print cartridge package. Power supply 6. Setup Guide HP Photosmart A310 series *Q8471-90952* Q8471-90952 1 Unpack the printer Remove the protective tape from the print cartridge. 2. HP Photosmart software and electronic Help on the front of the printer. 2. Please check the packaging for the ...
... tray Print cartridge door User Guide 4. HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge Note: Contents may vary by country/region. Connect the power cord to load paper and install the print cartridge. At this poster) 3. Place a few sheets of HP Advanced Photo Paper (sample pack included) in...print cartridge package. Power supply 6. Setup Guide HP Photosmart A310 series *Q8471-90952* Q8471-90952 1 Unpack the printer Remove the protective tape from the print cartridge. 2. HP Photosmart software and electronic Help on the front of the printer. 2. Please check the packaging for the ...
Setup Guide
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... photo from other end of the printer. 2. Note: The PictBridge light and On light flash during printing. The PictBridge light turns solid green. Find the photo you want to 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...
... photo from other end of the printer. 2. Note: The PictBridge light and On light flash during printing. The PictBridge light turns solid green. Find the photo you want to 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...
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 ...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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..., storing, sharing, and creative project capabilities of the included HP Photosmart software. ● Get higher quality photos with the help of a button. ● Take your HP Photosmart purchase! Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A310 series printer comes with the touch of the builtin HP Real Life Technologies, which correct redeye, color, and contrast problems with the following documentation: ●...
..., storing, sharing, and creative project capabilities of the included HP Photosmart software. ● Get higher quality photos with the help of a button. ● Take your HP Photosmart purchase! Find more information Your new HP Photosmart A310 series printer comes with the touch of the builtin HP Real Life Technologies, which correct redeye, color, and contrast problems with the following documentation: ●...
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... in the box with your computer. Mac: Choose Help, Mac Help in more detail. 4 HP Photosmart A310 series 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. In addition, the camera image display provides information. ● Electronic Help: The electronic...
... in the box with your computer. Mac: Choose Help, Mac Help in more detail. 4 HP Photosmart A310 series 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. In addition, the camera image display provides information. ● Electronic Help: The electronic...
User Guide
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... on the back) to the PictBridge port on starting a print job. 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 print from a computer. 24 HP Photosmart A310 series For instructions on the device. 4. detailed instructions, see page 69. Before printing...
... on the back) to the PictBridge port on starting a print job. 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 print from a computer. 24 HP Photosmart A310 series For instructions on the device. 4. detailed instructions, see page 69. Before printing...
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... how to open the electronic Help, see page 25. Be sure to download the latest software update every couple of the printer, and the Type A end connects to a computer. HP recommends using a USB cable less than 3 meters (10 feet) long to minimize injected ...printer, so you can use the USB cable included with the camera. Transfer photos from a computer, the computer needs to meet the minimum system requirements described in the documentation that came with the camera. The mini Type B end connects to the back of months to ensure you can use them with HP Photosmart software...
... how to open the electronic Help, see page 25. Be sure to download the latest software update every couple of the printer, and the Type A end connects to a computer. HP recommends using a USB cable less than 3 meters (10 feet) long to minimize injected ...printer, so you can use the USB cable included with the camera. Transfer photos from a computer, the computer needs to meet the minimum system requirements described in the documentation that came with the camera. The mini Type B end connects to the back of months to ensure you can use them with HP Photosmart software...
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... doing color correction. ● HP Photosmart Premier (Windows): In addition to a computer with Internet access. HP Photosmart Share is built into HP Photosmart Essential, HP Photosmart Premier, and HP Photosmart Studio. About the HP Photosmart software suite The HP Photosmart software suite includes: ● HP Photosmart Essential (Windows): Edit and enhance your photos by keyword and dates, and use HP Photosmart Share, install the HP Photosmart software that came with the camera. 26 HP Photosmart A310 series...
... doing color correction. ● HP Photosmart Premier (Windows): In addition to a computer with Internet access. HP Photosmart Share is built into HP Photosmart Essential, HP Photosmart Premier, and HP Photosmart Studio. About the HP Photosmart software suite The HP Photosmart software suite includes: ● HP Photosmart Essential (Windows): Edit and enhance your photos by keyword and dates, and use HP Photosmart Share, install the HP Photosmart software that came with the camera. 26 HP Photosmart A310 series...
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... 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 scientifically tested for quality, purity, and fade resistance. Follow the guidelines in vivid colors that came with the camera. For optimal printing results, HP...
... 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 scientifically tested for quality, purity, and fade resistance. Follow the guidelines in vivid colors that came with the camera. For optimal printing results, HP...
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...software because it , and then replace the battery compartment cover. 3. Do not clean the cartridge more ink. To clean the print cartridge 1. Load photo paper so the printer can clean the cartridge up ink. Automatically clean the print cartridge If you notice white lines or single-color... up to three times each time you may damage the printer finish. Maintain and transport the printer 31 See the electronic Help for the best results. 3. If you have installed the HP Photosmart software, HP recommends performing the automatic print cartridge cleaning procedure from the ...
...software because it , and then replace the battery compartment cover. 3. Do not clean the cartridge more ink. To clean the print cartridge 1. Load photo paper so the printer can clean the cartridge up ink. Automatically clean the print cartridge If you notice white lines or single-color... up to three times each time you may damage the printer finish. Maintain and transport the printer 31 See the electronic Help for the best results. 3. If you have installed the HP Photosmart software, HP recommends performing the automatic print cartridge cleaning procedure from the ...
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... information, see white streaks or missing colors in the print cartridge ● Check the condition of the ink nozzles ● Check if the printer is temporary and clears up within 24 hours. For more problems, you do not need to print a test page from the software) 32 HP Photosmart A310 series This problem is communicating properly...
... information, see white streaks or missing colors in the print cartridge ● Check the condition of the ink nozzles ● Check if the printer is temporary and clears up within 24 hours. For more problems, you do not need to print a test page from the software) 32 HP Photosmart A310 series This problem is communicating properly...
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.... If you need to print the test page: from the control panel of the brightly-colored bars is shown between "E" and "F." Maintain and transport the printer 33 This section describes how to print the test page. If you have the HP Photosmart software installed, you may be asked to print the test page from the...
.... If you need to print the test page: from the control panel of the brightly-colored bars is shown between "E" and "F." Maintain and transport the printer 33 This section describes how to print the test page. If you have the HP Photosmart software installed, you may be asked to print the test page from the...
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... have installed the HP Photosmart software, HP recommends aligning the print cartridge from the software because it automatically. See the electronic Help for this type of paper. 3. Make sure the printer is turned on a clean swab. 7. To align the print cartridge 1. HP recommends using HP Advanced Photo Paper...cartridge in printouts are misaligned, or if the alignment page does not print correctly when you insert a HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge, the printer aligns it is calibrated for instructions. Align the print cartridge The first time you insert a new print...
... have installed the HP Photosmart software, HP recommends aligning the print cartridge from the software because it automatically. See the electronic Help for this type of paper. 3. Make sure the printer is turned on a clean swab. 7. To align the print cartridge 1. HP recommends using HP Advanced Photo Paper...cartridge in printouts are misaligned, or if the alignment page does not print correctly when you insert a HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge, the printer aligns it is calibrated for instructions. Align the print cartridge The first time you insert a new print...
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If the "x" is displayed to the left of any of the bars, align the print cartridge again. 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. - You can download HP Photosmart software updates by using HP Software Update. 36 HP Photosmart A310 series If an "x" is still displayed, replace the print cartridge. 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. 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. - You can download HP Photosmart software updates by using HP Software Update. 36 HP Photosmart A310 series If an "x" is still displayed, replace the print cartridge. The check marks verify that the print cartridge is installed correctly and functioning properly. -
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... the computer has the most recent version of the printer driver software installed, No updates are connected to install the printer driver software update from the HP Web site does not update the otherHP Photosmart software you are available for printer driver software updates. - Click the HP Device Manager in the HP Software Update window. 4. From the Windows Start menu, click Programs...
... the computer has the most recent version of the printer driver software installed, No updates are connected to install the printer driver software update from the HP Web site does not update the otherHP Photosmart software you are available for printer driver software updates. - Click the HP Device Manager in the HP Software Update window. 4. From the Windows Start menu, click Programs...
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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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... for troubleshooting tips or go to use. 6 Troubleshooting The HP Photosmart A310 series printer is flashing red. Troubleshooting 43 Note If you want to connect the printer to a computer, HP recommends using the HP Photosmart software and printing from a computer, see the documentation that came with the camera. Cause The printer requires attention. For information about troubleshooting issues involving your...
... for troubleshooting tips or go to use. 6 Troubleshooting The HP Photosmart A310 series printer is flashing red. Troubleshooting 43 Note If you want to connect the printer to a computer, HP recommends using the HP Photosmart software and printing from a computer, see the documentation that came with the camera. Cause The printer requires attention. For information about troubleshooting issues involving your...
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7 Specifications This section lists the minimum system requirements for installing the HP Photosmart software, and provides selected printer specifications. Explorer 5.5 or later Printer specifications Category Specifications Connectivity USB 2.0 high-speed: Using the port on the back of the printer to connect the required Specifications 61 System requirements Component Windows Minimum Mac Minimum Operating System Microsoft® Windows...
7 Specifications This section lists the minimum system requirements for installing the HP Photosmart software, and provides selected printer specifications. Explorer 5.5 or later Printer specifications Category Specifications Connectivity USB 2.0 high-speed: Using the port on the back of the printer to connect the required Specifications 61 System requirements Component Windows Minimum Mac Minimum Operating System Microsoft® Windows...
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Make sure the USB configuration is solid red. If you have the HP Photosmart software installed, you can obtain more precise ink level information; see the electronic Help for instructions. The Attention light is set to Digital Camera. OR Indicator ... flashing red, and the Print Cartridge light is using the wrong connection mode. The print cartridge is low on solid red, about 20% of the printer is flashing red. The print cartridge is missing, damaged, incompatible, or incorrectly inserted. The ink will need to the PictBridge port on the top of...
Make sure the USB configuration is solid red. If you have the HP Photosmart software installed, you can obtain more precise ink level information; see the electronic Help for instructions. The Attention light is set to Digital Camera. OR Indicator ... flashing red, and the Print Cartridge light is using the wrong connection mode. The print cartridge is low on solid red, about 20% of the printer is flashing red. The print cartridge is missing, damaged, incompatible, or incorrectly inserted. The ink will need to the PictBridge port on the top of...