HP A310 - PhotoSmart Color Inkjet Printer driver and firmware
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Setup Guide - Page 1
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Remove the protective tape from inside and around the printer. The box contains the following items: 1. HP Photosmart A310 series printer 2. Setup Guide (this poster) 3. User Guide 4. HP Photosmart software and electronic Help on CD 5. Power supply 6. HP Advanced Photo Paper and resealable media
bag 7. HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge Note: Contents may vary by country/region. Please...
Setup Guide - Page 2
... on the camera image display, and then print the photo from your camera to the printer.
Note: The PictBridge light and On light flash during printing.
Need more information?
For more information, see the following: HP Photosmart A310 series User Guide
Electronic Help and HP Photosmart Software
On light
www.hp.com/support
Print cartridge cradle
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PictBridge port
PictBridge light
USB cable...
User Guide - Page 6
... problems 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
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User Guide - Page 7
..., color, and contrast problems with the touch of a button.
● Take your portable, lightweight photo printer to social events to print and share photos instantly.
Find more information
Your new HP Photosmart A310 series printer comes with the following documentation:
● Setup Guide: The setup instructions that explain how to set up the printer and install the HP Photosmart software. Read...
User Guide - Page 8
... have installed the HP Photosmart software on your computer (see page 69), you can view the electronic Help on your computer. The Help displays on your computer screen and describes how to use the printer with a computer and how to troubleshoot software problems.
To access the electronic Help:
- Windows: From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs, point to HP, HP Photosmart A310 series...
User Guide - Page 27
... such as digital cameras, PDAs, laptops, and mobile phones. For more information, see the electronic Help and the documentation that came with the device.
Make the Bluetooth connection
To use Bluetooth connectivity, all devices must have the necessary hardware and software installed. In addition, an HP Bluetooth wireless printer adapter, model bt450, must be connected to the PictBridge port on the...
User Guide - Page 28
... from your computer, you must install the HP Photosmart software and connect the USB cable from the printer (using the USB port on the back) to your computer. For instructions on installing the HP Photosmart software and connecting the USB cable, see page 69. The HP Photosmart software includes the interface that is displayed whenever you print from a computer.
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User Guide - Page 29
... a computer. HP recommends using a USB cable less than 3 meters (10 feet) long to minimize injected noise due to potentially high electromagnetic fields.
Be sure to download the latest software update every couple of months to ensure you have the latest features and improvements.
You need to transfer your photos to the computer before you can use them with HP Photosmart software...
User Guide - Page 30
... use HP Photosmart Share, install the HP Photosmart software that came with the printer, and connect a USB cable from the printer to a computer with Internet access.
For more information about HP Photosmart Essential and HP Photosmart Studio, explore the electronic Help.
For more information about HP Photosmart Share, see the documentation that came with the camera.
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User Guide - Page 31
... ● 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 camera, see the documentation that came with the camera.
Replace the print cartridge
Use the HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartridge to print black...
User Guide - Page 35
... and uses more ink.
Note If you have installed the HP Photosmart software, HP recommends performing the automatic print cartridge cleaning procedure from the software because it is easier. See the electronic Help for instructions.
To clean the print cartridge 1. Make sure the printer is turned on. 2. Load photo paper so the printer can print a test page
after cleaning the...
User Guide - Page 37
... the printer's serial number, and other printer specifications
If you contact HP support for help, you may be asked to print the test page.
There are two ways to print the test page: from the control panel of the printer, and from the software. If you have the HP Photosmart software installed, you can print the test page from the software. If you...
User Guide - Page 40
...cartridge again. If the "x" 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 ensure you have the latest features and improvements. You can download HP Photosmart software updates by going to www.hp.com/support or by using HP Software Update.
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User Guide - Page 41
... most recent version of the printer driver software installed, a software update is displayed in the HP Software Update window.
4. If a software update is available, select the check box beside the update name.
5. Click Install. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions.
To download a printer driver software update (Mac)
1. Make sure you are connected to the Internet. 2. Click the HP Device Manager in...
User Guide - Page 42
3. Choose Check for updates from the Information and Settings pop-up menu. The HP Software Update window is displayed.
4. Click the Update Software tab, and then follow the onscreen instructions to check for software updates.
Store the printer and print cartridge
Protect the printer and print cartridge by storing them properly when you are not using them.
Store the printer
The printer is built to ...
User Guide - Page 65
... the HP Photosmart software, and provides selected printer specifications.
System requirements
Component Windows Minimum Mac Minimum
Operating System
Microsoft® Windows Mac OS X v10.3.9 or 98 SE, Me, 2000 SP3 greater (or greater), XP Home, XP Professional or x64 Edition
Processor
Intel® Pentium® II (or G3 or greater (G4 equivalent) or higher recommended)
RAM
64 MB (256...
User Guide - Page 69
...that came with the HP
Photosmart. 2. Visit the HP online support Web site at
www.hp.com/support. HP online support is available to all HP customers. It is the fastest source for upto-date device information and expert assistance and includes the following features: - Fast access to qualified online support
specialists - Software and driver updates for the HP
Photosmart - Valuable HP Photosmart and...
User Guide - Page 73
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setup.exe file on the CDROM drive and double- 3.
click it. Wait several
minutes while the files
load.
4.
2. Click Next and follow the
onscreen instructions.
Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port on the back of the printer, and connect the other end to the USB port on your computer.
Insert the HP Photosmart CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive.
On your desktop...
User Guide - Page 81
... 54 wireless printer
adapter 12
C calling HP support 66 cameras
PictBridge port 4 PictBridge-certified 19 printing from 19 troubleshooting 56 carrying case 12, 40 cartridges. See print cartridges cleaning print cartridges 31 printer 30 computer installing software 69
Index
system requirements 61
updating software 36
D digital cameras. See
cameras documentation 3
E electronic Help 3 error messages...
User Guide - Page 83
... photos 21 software
installing 69 updating 36 specifications 61 storing photo paper 39 print cartridges 38 printer 38 support process 65 support, technical 65 system requirements 61
T technical support 65 test page 32 transporting printer 11 trays, paper 4 troubleshooting
Bluetooth 54 camera error
messages 56 hardware 43 HP support 65 lights 71 paper problems 49
U updating software 36 USB
port...