How to Replace the Print Cartridge on an HP Photosmart A610 Printer

Printing your own color photos at home is possible with the HP Photosmart A610 Printer. This convenient toaster-sized photo printer has the capability to print several sizes of photo in full color. After about 75 photos, however, the print cartridge will be running low. Follow these steps to replace a print cartridge for the HP Photosmart A610 Printer.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• HP 110 Tri-color Inkjet print cartrige (new)
• Photo paper

1. Turn the printer on and open the output tray, located on the front of the printer.

2. Open the print cartridge door, located on the right side of the front panel.

3. Remove the old print cartridge by pressing down on it and pulling it out in one smooth motion. Set the old print cartridge aside.

4. Remove the bright pink tape from the new print cartridge.

5. Hold the new cartridge with the label facing up. Slide the print cartridge into the cradle at a slight upward angle. Make sure that the copper contact points are going in first.

6. Push gently on the new print cartridge until it snaps in place.

7. Close the print cartridge door and watch the printer screen.

8. Watch the printer screen for a message. The printer screen should let you know that it wants you to load paper so it can perform a cartridge alignment test.

9. Load paper into the tray and press "OK." Note the results of the test to ensure that the printer cartridge has been replaced correctly.

Tips & Warnings

• For optimal printing, the manufacturer recommends only using HP print cartridges.
• The manufacturer does not recommend using modified or refilled print cartridges.