HP Deskjet 3050 J610a User Manual

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•Check the estimated ink levels 
•Order ink supplies
•Replace the cartridges
•Use single-cartridge mode 
•Cartridge warranty information
Check the estimated ink levels
You can easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you might need to 
replace a cartridge. The ink supply level shows an estimate of the amount of ink remaining
in the cartridges. 
To check the ink levels  from the Printer Software 
1. Click the HP All-in-One desktop icon to open the Printer Software....

Order ink supplies
Before ordering cartridges, locate the correct cartridge number. 
Locate the cartridge number on the printer 
▲ The cartridge number is located inside the cartridge door.
Model No. xxxxx
HP Ink Cartridge
Product No.xxxxxxxx
Locate the cartridge number in the Printer Software 
1. Click the HP All-in-One desktop icon to open the Printer Software.
NOTE:You can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs 
> HP > HP Deskjet 3050 J610 series > HP Deskjet 3050 J610 series
2....

Replace the cartridges
To replace the cartridges 
1. Check power. 
2. Load paper. 
3. Remove cartridge. 
a . Open cartridge door.
Wait for print carriage to move to center of the product. 
b . Press down to release cartridge, then remove it from slot.
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4.Insert new cartridge. 
a . Remove cartridge from packaging.
b. Remove plastic tape using pink pull tab.
c. Slide cartridge into slot until it clicks into place.
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d. Close cartridge door.
5.Align cartridges. 
Related topics 
•Choose the right cartridges
•Order ink supplies
Use single-cartridge mode
Use the single-cartridge mode to operate the HP All-in-One with only one print cartridge. 
The single-cartridge mode is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the print 
cartridge carriage. During single-cartridge mode , the product can only print jobs from the 
computer.
NOTE: When the HP All-in-One operates in single-cartridge mode, a message is 
displayed...

During the warranty period the product is covered as long as the HP ink is not depleted 
and the end of warranty date has not been reached. The end of warranty date, in YYYY/ 
MM/DD format, may be found on the product as indicated:
For a copy of the HP Limited Warranty Statement, see the printed documentation that
came with the product.
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7 Connectivity
Add the HP All-in-One to a network
•WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) 
•Traditional Wireless Connection 
•USB Connection
WiFi Protected Setup (WPS)
To connect the HP All-in-One to a wireless network using WiFi Protected Setup (WPS), 
you will need the following: 
❑ A wireless 802.11 network that includes a WPS-enabled wireless router or access 
point. 
❑ A desktop computer or laptop with either wireless networking support, or a network 
interface card (NIC). The computer must be connected to the...

❑ Enter the PIN on WPS-enabled router or other networking device. 
❑ Follow the on-screen instructions on the printer display.
NOTE: The product begins a timer for approximately two minutes in which the 
PIN needs to be entered on the networking device.
2. View the animation for this topic.
Traditional Wireless Connection
To connect the HP All-in-One to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network, you will 
need the following: 
❑ A wireless 802.11 network that includes a wireless router or access point....

Tips for setting up and using a networked printer
Use the following tips to set up and use a networked printer: 
• When setting up the wireless networked printer, make sure your wireless router or 
access point is powered on. The printer searches for wireless routers, then lists the
detected network names on the computer. 
• If your computer is connected to a Virtual Private Network (VPN), you need to 
disconnect from the VPN before you can access any other device on your network., 
including the...

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