hp 7300 series Smart Tank Printer User Guide

: June 4, 2024
: HP

hp 7300 series Smart Tank Printer User Guide

Setup and Reference Guide

Printer Setup
Remove all tape and packing materials. Close the scanner lid after opening.
Lift the ink access door by the side latch. Remove all cardboard, then close the ink access door. Plug in

Plug in and turn on the printer.

Choose an option to continue printer setup

Option 2: Manual setup

Follow illustrations in this guide to set up the hardware, then use HP Smart software to connect to Wi-Fi and finish setup.

Manual Setup

1 Open the ink bottles

For ink bottles with screw-cap:
Twist open the cap.

For ink bottles with flip-cap:

Twist open the cap and remove the seal.
Replace the cap. Flip open the top of the cap.

2 Fill the ink tanks

Open the ink access door and tank covers.
Open the cap of the ink tank to be filled.
Place the opened bottle upside down on the tank.
The screw-cap bottle will click into place. Let the ink drain into the tank.
Close the bottle cap, tank cap, and tank cover.
Repeat the above steps as needed to fill other tanks.
When tanks are filled, close the ink access door securely and wait for approximately 15 seconds.
Make sure to close the ink access door so the printer can detect ink, before you install printheads.
Note: If there is leftover ink, keep the bottle upright in a cool and dry place.

3 Install printheads

You must fill the ink tanks before installing printheads. Install the printheads when prompted on the printer control panel.

Lift the ink access door and wait for the carriage to move to center and stop
Press the blue button to open the printhead cover.
Remove and discard the orange guard. Handle carefully to avoid ink stains.
Remove the orange cap and protective tape on both printheads.

Caution: Do not touch the electric contacts or print nozzles under the tape.

Insert the printheads and click into place.
Close the printhead cover and the ink access door.

4 Load paper

Open the paper tray.
Slide out the guides.
Load unused Letter or A4 paper and adjust the guides. Close the tray.

5 Print and scan alignment page

Wait for the printhead alignment page to print. Open the scanner lid and place the printed page face-down on the scanner glass, aligned to the indicated corner.
Close the scanner lid. Press the blinking copy button on the printer control panel to scan the page.

6 Install HP Smart software

Install HP Smart software from 123.hp.com on a computer or mobile device.
HP Smart will help you connect to a network and start printing.

Get help with setup
Find setup information and videos online.
hp.com/support/printer-setup

Printer Reference

Buttons and lights

Display icons

Help and tips for Wi-Fi and connectivity

If the software is unable to find your printer during setup, check the following conditions to resolve the issue.

Move printer properly

To move the printer to a different location outside of your home or office after initial setup, follow these instructions to prevent ink leaks or printer damage

Turn off the printer and remove the power cord.
Lift the ink access door. Pull the gray tab (toward the front of the printer) and lift the printhead cover until the red label is visible. Close the ink access door.
Pack the printer in a box (if available).
While moving the printer, keep the printer horizontal to prevent ink leakage.
After unpacking the printer, push down on the printhead cover to close.
Make sure the cover is properly closed.
Connect the power cord and turn on the printer