Tools

These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.

Background

Released in May of 2006, the HP Photosmart c3180 is part of Hewlett Packard's Photosmart c3100 line of All in One Printers, Copiers and Scanners. It is a thermal inkjet printer, scanner, copier with 32MB of internal memory.

Identification

Identifying the HP Photosmart c3180 is relatively easy. Its dimensions are 17.1 x 7.7 x 6.4 inches and it weights 11.2 pounds. The outer casing of the printer is grey and white. The model number of the printer is located at the top of the control panel on top of the printer. The serial number is located on the upper left hand corner of the UPC sticker on the back of the printer.

Additional Information

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Hewlett Packard's Website. The manufacturers information for printer set-up, needed software, ink cartridges, paper jams, and other minor issue and FAQ's.

Video showing the breakdown of the HP Photosmart c3180.

Video showing how to fix paper jams in the HP Photosmart c3180.

The Oatmeal's - Why I Believe Printers Were Sent From Hell to Make Us Miserable. An explanation as to why printer are evil.