Setting Up the HP Smart Tank 7300 Series: 7301, 7302, ... A Guide to Printer Setup, Ink Refilling, and WiFi Connection

The process of setting up a new printer can be overwhelming, especially if it involves filling the ink and connecting to WiFi. In this article, we will guide you through the process of setting up an HP Smart Tank 7301 printer, including filling it with ink, connecting it to WiFi, and an alternative ink refilling option. We will also provide useful tips and recommendations to help make the process seamless. So, let's get started.

What ink to use to refill HP Smart Tank 7300 Series

First things first, after unboxing the HP Smart Tank 7301, you will find a manual, printheads, and the printer. The printer comes with a black printhead that takes pigment ink and a tricolor printhead that takes three dye inks. Additionally, the printer comes with 135 ml of black pigment ink and 70 ml of each color ink, numbered 31 for colors and 32XL for black.

It's essential to note that you shouldn't throw away the ink bottles after using them up. Suppose you don't want to use the expensive HP ink to replenish later. In that case, you can visit bchtechnologies.com and go to the ink for printers and refill for HP section. You can check out the 3PH combo, which consists of three blacks of pigment ink and three colors of dye ink in one package for just $25.

However, it's important to note that the bottles for this ink cannot be directly used on the Smart Tanks, as this would violate patent laws. Therefore, it would be best to save the old bottles from Smart Tanks and use them as a funnel.

Fill up ink and install printheads

Next, remove the blue packing tapes and cardboard with the blue packing tapes, then slide out the scanner and remove it by sliding it to your right without directly pulling it up. You should also remove the cardboard box and blue tapes from the paper tray. Then, connect the power cord and turn the printer on. The LCD screen will prompt you to put the ink in by lifting up the cover for the black on the left and colors on the right and then lifting up their caps.

When putting in each ink bottle, ensure that you remove the protective seal on the top and then put the cap back on. Turn the bottle upside down and find where the ink intake is before resting it there. You will hear the printer start drinking ink, and if done correctly, you will see the ink level come down and then go up on the window of the printer.

It's crucial to remember that the printer must be powered on when you do this. When you close the scanner lid, you'll see the ink bottle icons, which means that the printer is ready for the printhead. Open up the printer and press the blue button, then throw away the orange stuff.

The printheads are color-coded, with the purple printhead being the tricolor and the black one on the right side with electronic ribbons towards the front. Remove the orange cap, tear off the tape, and put the tricolor printhead on the left and the black on the right side.

Alignment for HP Smart Tank 7300 Series

Close the cap and scanner, and the printer will ask you for some paper. Put a piece of paper upside down on the scanner so that the white is towards the sky and the printer's side is towards the bottom. The printer will automatically scan it and align itself.

Setup WiFi for HP Smart Tank 7300 Series

After removing the packaging and setting up the printer, it's time to connect it to your Wi-Fi network. Kevin recommends visiting 123.hp.com and installing the HP Smart app on your device. Once installed, the app will search for your printer and prompt you to connect it to your Wi-Fi network.

To do this, you'll need to press and hold the "i" button on the printer until all of the buttons light up. Then, press and hold the Wi-Fi button and the red cancel button together until all of the buttons turn off and the power button starts flashing. Return to the app and click "try again" to search for the printer.

Once it's found, the app will ask for your Wi-Fi password and will then transfer it to the printer. You'll then be prompted to press the information button on the printer to confirm the connection. If this fails, you can also manually enter the password into the printer by selecting the correct Wi-Fi network and typing in the password.

After successfully connecting to Wi-Fi, you can start using your printer wirelessly. Kevin mentions that sometimes the registration process can hang and take longer than expected, but it's not necessary for using the printer. Simply check your printer and scanner settings to make sure the printer is listed and ready to use.

Conclusion

Overall, setting up the HP Smart Tank 7301 printer is a straightforward process. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily unbox, set up, and connect your printer to Wi-Fi. And, by using affordable ink options like those offered by bchtechnologies.com, you can save money on ink costs without sacrificing quality.

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