HP Deskjet 3000 Printer series - J310 - Tips for print success

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Tips for print success

To successfully print, the HP cartridges should be functioning properly with sufficient ink,
the paper should be loaded correctly, and the product should have the appropriate
settings.

Cartridge tips

Use genuine HP ink cartridges.

Install both the black and tri-color cartridges correctly.
For more information, see

Replace the cartridges

.

Check the estimated ink levels in the cartridges to make sure there is sufficient ink.
For more information, see

Check the estimated ink levels

.

For more information, see

Improve print quality

.

Paper loading tips

Load a stack of paper (not just one page). All of the paper in the stack should be the
same size and type to avoid a paper jam.

Load paper with side to be printed on facing up.

Ensure that paper loaded in the input tray lays flat and the edges are not bent or torn.

Adjust the paper-width guide in the input tray to fit snugly against all paper. Make sure
the paper-width guide does not bend the paper in the input tray.

For more information, see

Load media

.

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Printer settings tips

On the

Paper/Quality

tab of the print driver, select the appropriate paper type and

quality from the

Media

drop down menu.

Click the

Advanced

button, and select the appropriate

Paper Size

from the

Paper/

Output

drop-down menu.

Click the HP Printer desktop icon to open the Printer Software. In the Printer Software,
click

Printer Actions

and then click

Set Preferences

to access the print driver.

NOTE:

You can also access the Printer Software by clicking

Start > Programs

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Notes

Genuine HP ink cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers and papers to
help you easily produce great results, time after time.

NOTE:

HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-HP supplies. Product

service or repairs required as a result of using a non-HP supply will not be covered
under warranty.
If you believe you purchased genuine HP ink cartridges, go to:

www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit

Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only.

NOTE:

When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a

replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. You do not need
to replace the cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable.

You can print your document on both sides of the paper, instead of just one side.

NOTE:

Click the

Advanced

button on the

Paper/Quality

or

Layout

tab. From

the

Pages to Print

drop-down menu select

Print Odd Pages Only

. Click

OK

to

print. After the odd numbered pages of the document have been printed, remove
the document from the output tray. Reload the paper in the input tray with the
blank side facing up. Return to the

Pages to Print

drop-down menu and then

select

Print Even Pages Only

. Click

OK

to print.

Print using black ink only

NOTE:

If you want to print a black and white document using black ink only, click

the

Advanced

button. From the

Print in Grayscale

drop-down menu select

Black Ink Only

, then click the

OK

button. If you see

Black and White

as an option

on the

Paper/Quality

tab or the

Layout

tab, select it.

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Print using the maximum dpi

Use maximum dots per inch (dpi) mode to print high-quality, sharp images on photo
paper.
See technical specifications for the print resolution of the maximum dpi mode.

Print using the maximum dpi

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Printing in maximum dpi takes longer than printing with other settings and requires a large
amount of disk space.

To print in Maximum dpi mode

1.

Make sure you have photo paper loaded in the input tray.

2.

On the

File

menu in your software application, click

Print

.

3.

Make sure the product is the selected printer.

4.

Click the button that opens the

Properties

dialog box.

Depending on your software application, this button might be called

Properties

,

Options

,

Printer Setup

,

Printer

, or

Preferences

.

5.

Click the

Paper/Quality

tab.

6.

In the

Media

drop-down list, click

Photo Paper, Best Quality

.

NOTE:

Photo Paper, Best Quality

must be selected from the

Media

drop-down

list on the

Paper/Quality

tab to enable printing in maximum DPI.

7.

Click the

Advanced

button.

8.

In the

Printer Features

area, select

Yes

from the

Print in Max DPI

drop-down list.

9.

Select

Paper Size

from

Paper/Output

drop-down menu.

10.

Click

OK

to close the advanced options.

11.

Confirm

Orientation

on

Layout

tab, then click

OK

to print.

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Paper basics

You can load many different types and sizes of paper in the HP Printer, including letter
or A4 paper, photo paper, transparencies, and envelopes.
This section contains the following topics:

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Recommended papers for printing

If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers that are specifically
designed for the type of project you are printing.
Depending on your country/region, some of these papers might not be available.

ColorLok

HP recommends plain papers with the ColorLok logo for printing and copying of everyday
documents. All papers with the ColorLok logo are independently tested to meet high
standards of reliability and print quality, and produce documents with crisp, vivid color,
bolder blacks, and dry faster than ordinary plain papers. Look for papers with the ColorLok
logo in a variety of weights and sizes from major paper manufacturers.

HP Advanced Photo Paper

This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling without smudging.
It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity. Your prints have a look and feel
comparable to a store-processed photo. It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5
x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with or without tabs), 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch), and two
finishes - glossy or soft gloss (satin matte). It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.

HP Everyday Photo Paper

Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using paper designed for casual photo
printing. This affordable, photo paper dries quickly for easy handling. Get sharp, crisp
images when you use this paper with any inkjet printer. It is available in semi-gloss finish
in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, and 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with or without
tabs). For longer-lasting photos, it is acid-free.

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HP Brochure Paper or HP Superior Inkjet Paper

These papers are glossy-coated or matte-coated on both sides for two-sided use. They
are the perfect choice for near-photographic reproductions and business graphics for
report covers, special presentations, brochures, mailers, and calendars.

HP Premium Presentation Paper or HP Professional Paper

These papers are heavy two-sided matte papers perfect for presentation, proposals,
reports, and newsletters. They are heavyweight for an impressive look and feel.

HP Bright White Inkjet Paper

HP Bright White Inkjet Paper delivers high-contrast colors and sharp text. It is opaque
enough for two-sided color usage with no show-through, which makes it ideal for
newsletters, reports, and flyers. It features ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder
blacks, and vivid colors.

HP Printing Paper

HP Printing Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. It produces documents that look
and feel more substantial than documents printed on standard multipurpose or copy
paper. It features ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors.
It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.

HP Office Paper

HP Office Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. It is suitable for copies, drafts,
memos, and other everyday documents. It features ColorLok Technology for less
smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors. It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.

HP Iron-On Transfers

HP Iron-on Transfers (for color fabrics or for light or white fabrics) are the ideal solution
for creating custom T-shirts from your digital photos.

HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film

HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film make your color presentations vivid and even more
impressive. This film is easy to use and handle and dries quickly without smudging.

HP Photo Value Pack

HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP Advanced
Photo Paper to save you time and take the guesswork out of printing affordable
professional photos with your HP Printer. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo
Paper have been designed to work together so your photos are long lasting and vivid,
print after print. Great for printing out an entire vacation’s worth of photos or multiple prints
to share.

NOTE:

At this time, some portions of the HP Web site are available in English only.

To order HP papers and other supplies, go to

www.hp.com/buy/supplies

. If prompted,

choose your country/region, follow the prompts to select your product, and then click one
of the shopping links on the page.

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Select a paper size to continue.

Load full-size paper
a

. Raise the input tray

Raise the input tray.

b

. Lower the output tray

Lower the output tray and pull out the tray extender.

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c

. Slide paper-width guide to the left

Slide paper-width guide to the left.

d

. Load paper.

Insert stack of paper into input tray with short edge forward and print side up.

Slide stack of paper down until it stops.

Slide paper-width guide to the right until it stops at edge of paper.

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Load small-size paper
a

. Raise the input tray

Raise the input tray.

b

. Lower the output tray

Lower the output tray and pull out the tray extender.

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c

. Slide paper-width guide to the left.

Slide paper-width guide to the left.

d

. Load paper.

Insert stack of photo paper with short edge down and print side up.

Slide stack of paper forward until it stops.

NOTE:

If the photo paper you are using has perforated tabs, load photo

paper so that tabs are on top.

Slide paper-width guide to the right until it stops at edge of paper.

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Load envelopes
a

. Raise the input tray

Raise the input tray.

b

. Lower the output tray

Lower the output tray and pull out the tray extender.

c

. Slide paper-width guide to the left.

Slide paper-width guide to the left.

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Remove all paper from the main input tray.

d

. Load envelopes.

Insert one or more envelopes into far-right side of the input tray. The side to
be printed on should face up. The flap should be on the left side and facing
down.

Slide stack of envelopes down until it stops.

Slide paper-width guide to the right against stack of envelopes until it stops.

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