To get your HP 310 printer to scan, you primarily use the flatbed scanner in conjunction with the appropriate software or mobile app on your computer or smartphone.
Scanning with your HP 310 involves physically placing the document on the printer's glass and then initiating the scan from your connected device.
Here is a breakdown of the process:
Step-by-Step Guide to Scanning with HP 310
Scanning with your HP 310 Ink Tank Wireless printer is straightforward. You will need to use either the HP Smart app (recommended for most devices) or the traditional HP printer software installed on your computer.
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Prepare Your Document:
- Open the scanner lid on your HP 310 printer.
- Place the document or photo you want to scan face down on the scanner glass (the flatbed). Align it according to the guides usually found in the corner of the glass. The reference specifically mentions placing a document onto the flatbeds of the printer, indicating this is the starting point for the scan process. For a multi-page document, you will typically scan one page at a time using the flatbed.
- Close the scanner lid gently.
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Open Scanning Software/App:
- On your computer, open the HP printer software or the HP Smart app.
- On your smartphone or tablet, open the HP Smart app. Ensure your device is connected to the same network as your printer.
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Initiate the Scan:
- In the software or app, look for a "Scan" or "Printer Scan" option.
- Click or tap on the scan function.
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Adjust Scan Settings (Optional but Recommended):
- Before starting the scan, you can usually adjust settings such as:
- Resolution (DPI): Higher DPI means better quality but larger file size. For documents, 300 DPI is usually sufficient; for photos, 600-1200 DPI is better.
- Color or Grayscale: Choose based on your document type.
- File Type: Select PDF (common for documents, supports multiple pages by scanning one by one and saving together) or JPG/PNG (common for photos). The reference shows scanning in small filesize for PDF.
- Page Size: Ensure it matches your document (e.g., Letter, A4).
- Scan Source: Confirm it's set to Flatbed.
- Before starting the scan, you can usually adjust settings such as:
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Start the Scan:
- Click or tap the "Scan" button in the software/app.
- The printer will now scan the document on the flatbed.
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Save or Share the Scan:
- Once the scan is complete, it will usually preview on your screen.
- You will have options to save the file to a folder on your device, email it, or upload it to cloud storage.
- Choose your desired action and save the file. If scanning multiple pages of a document, the software often allows you to scan the next page and add it to the same PDF file.
By following these steps, starting with correctly placing your document on the HP 310's flatbed as demonstrated in the provided reference, you can successfully scan your files.
