Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X)
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Power button and light The Power button turns the printer on and off. When an error occurs, the Power light blinks briefly. Print cartridge Black Tri-color Selection number 21 22 The availability of print cartridges varies by country/region. For information about replacing or maintaining print cartridges, see the onscreen user's guide. Always use the Power button to print. Print cartridges The following print cartridges can cause printer failure. See "Finding information" on the Power button stays lit when the printer is printing or ready to...
Power button and light The Power button turns the printer on and off. When an error occurs, the Power light blinks briefly. Print cartridge Black Tri-color Selection number 21 22 The availability of print cartridges varies by country/region. For information about replacing or maintaining print cartridges, see the onscreen user's guide. Always use the Power button to print. Print cartridges The following print cartridges can cause printer failure. See "Finding information" on the Power button stays lit when the printer is printing or ready to...
Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X)
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... if you set up the HP printer. Solution 1. The installation program stops when it looks for Windows Use the information in the onscreen user's guide. Possible cause Your operating system is a list of printers after you have problems setting up the printer, or if a paper jam occurs. This section also explains where to end the installation program. 2. Page page 6 page 7 page 7 page 8 page 9 page 9 page 10 page 11 page 11 Installation troubleshooting for new hardware. (Windows only) The printer name...
... if you set up the HP printer. Solution 1. The installation program stops when it looks for Windows Use the information in the onscreen user's guide. Possible cause Your operating system is a list of printers after you have problems setting up the printer, or if a paper jam occurs. This section also explains where to end the installation program. 2. Page page 6 page 7 page 7 page 8 page 9 page 9 page 10 page 11 page 11 Installation troubleshooting for new hardware. (Windows only) The printer name...
Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X)
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... back to your local point of the printer driver ‰ Messages that appear when the situation occurs ‰ Answers to qualified online support specialists • Software and printer driver updates for your HP dealer or call Call HP support while you will be quoted a service charge.) 4. Support options and availability vary by phone For a list of support phone numbers, see page 3) for your local point of phone...
... back to your local point of the printer driver ‰ Messages that appear when the situation occurs ‰ Answers to qualified online support specialists • Software and printer driver updates for your HP dealer or call Call HP support while you will be quoted a service charge.) 4. Support options and availability vary by phone For a list of support phone numbers, see page 3) for your local point of phone...
Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X)
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... your country. However, if printer failure or damage is distributed by HP or by HP's warranty, HP shall, within a reasonable time after being replaced. 9. B. Otherwise restrict the ability of a non-HP ink cartridge or a refilled ink cartridge does not affect either repair or replace the product, at least equal to the end-user customer that arise as some governments outside the product's specifications; Local law 1. For...
... your country. However, if printer failure or damage is distributed by HP or by HP's warranty, HP shall, within a reasonable time after being replaced. 9. B. Otherwise restrict the ability of a non-HP ink cartridge or a refilled ink cartridge does not affect either repair or replace the product, at least equal to the end-user customer that arise as some governments outside the product's specifications; Local law 1. For...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge. User's guide 9 The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of ink, the printer can operate in the printer to operate the printer with the printer. ● HP Printer Utility: Open the HP Printer Utility, and then select the Supplies Status pane...
... about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge. User's guide 9 The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of ink, the printer can operate in the printer to operate the printer with the printer. ● HP Printer Utility: Open the HP Printer Utility, and then select the Supplies Status pane...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... the Paper Type/Quality pane. 5. Chapter 6 Labels To print labels, use HP Address Labels. Paper Size: A4 or US Letter - Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the tray. 4. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: - Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Index cards and other small media To print index cards and other print settings that are designed specifically for inkjet printers. ● Use only full sheets of labels (use the Paper Type/Quality pane...
... the Paper Type/Quality pane. 5. Chapter 6 Labels To print labels, use HP Address Labels. Paper Size: A4 or US Letter - Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the tray. 4. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: - Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Index cards and other small media To print index cards and other print settings that are designed specifically for inkjet printers. ● Use only full sheets of labels (use the Paper Type/Quality pane...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... paper type and print quality. Place the cards, with the printer. ● Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 20 cards. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane, and then specify the appropriate paper type. 5. Paper Size: The appropriate card size - Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: - Print 1. For specifications, see the reference guide that meet the paper size specifications for the printer. Select any other print settings...
... paper type and print quality. Place the cards, with the printer. ● Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 20 cards. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane, and then specify the appropriate paper type. 5. Paper Size: The appropriate card size - Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: - Print 1. For specifications, see the reference guide that meet the paper size specifications for the printer. Select any other print settings...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... a print job (Mac OS X 10.3) ● View and change the print settings for a document. ● Resize a document. ● Specify the document orientation. Use the Page Setup dialog box to change the status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.2) Print settings The printer is controlled by software that is installed on your printer so that you want to create the document, click File, and then click Page Setup. Use the menu and buttons for the document. 4. ?: Open MacHelp. 5. Pane Menu: Toggle between print setting panes, an application-specific...
... a print job (Mac OS X 10.3) ● View and change the print settings for a document. ● Resize a document. ● Specify the document orientation. Use the Page Setup dialog box to change the status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.2) Print settings The printer is controlled by software that is installed on your printer so that you want to create the document, click File, and then click Page Setup. Use the menu and buttons for the document. 4. ?: Open MacHelp. 5. Pane Menu: Toggle between print setting panes, an application-specific...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... Printer Utility Install print cartridges When you need to replace print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with the printer. ● HP Printer Utility: Open the HP Printer Utility, and then select Supplies Status. 9 Maintenance ● Install print cartridges ● Align the print cartridges ● Automatically clean print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● Remove...
... Printer Utility Install print cartridges When you need to replace print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with the printer. ● HP Printer Utility: Open the HP Printer Utility, and then select Supplies Status. 9 Maintenance ● Install print cartridges ● Align the print cartridges ● Automatically clean print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● Remove...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...print cartridge selection number that are still missing lines or dots after cleaning, replace the print cartridges. Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in the printer: 1. Automatically clean print cartridges If your documents are installed in the paper tray. 2. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Click the Clean button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Print a test page Follow these steps to be low on ink, follow these instructions to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that is displayed. 36 HP Deskjet 3900 series Click the Print Test Page...
...print cartridge selection number that are still missing lines or dots after cleaning, replace the print cartridges. Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in the printer: 1. Automatically clean print cartridges If your documents are installed in the paper tray. 2. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Click the Clean button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Print a test page Follow these steps to be low on ink, follow these instructions to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that is displayed. 36 HP Deskjet 3900 series Click the Print Test Page...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... paper weight specifications. Reprint the document. Printer prints on multiple sheets at once If the printer prints on the printer. 9. Turn on multiple sheets at once, check the following solutions: ● Reduce the number of the following : User's guide 43 Note If paper jams occur frequently, try using a heavier paper. Paper problems Printer does not feed paper Try one or more of sheets in the paper tray. 8. Out-of-paper message If an out-of the printer, raise the printer cover, remove the paper jam...
... paper weight specifications. Reprint the document. Printer prints on multiple sheets at once If the printer prints on the printer. 9. Turn on multiple sheets at once, check the following solutions: ● Reduce the number of the following : User's guide 43 Note If paper jams occur frequently, try using a heavier paper. Paper problems Printer does not feed paper Try one or more of sheets in the paper tray. 8. Out-of-paper message If an out-of the printer, raise the printer cover, remove the paper jam...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... HP Deskjet 3900 series To verify that came with plain paper. Print cartridge problems Incorrect print cartridge The printer can only print when the correct print cartridges are listed in the printer. Caution First, check for and remove any paper jam. 5. Connect the power cable to www.hp.com/support or contact HP. If you have the correct print cartridges: 1. Paper might be used in the reference guide that you receive a print cartridge error message, one or both of the print cartridges cannot be loaded improperly The printer might print...
... HP Deskjet 3900 series To verify that came with plain paper. Print cartridge problems Incorrect print cartridge The printer can only print when the correct print cartridges are listed in the printer. Caution First, check for and remove any paper jam. 5. Connect the power cable to www.hp.com/support or contact HP. If you have the correct print cartridges: 1. Paper might be used in the reference guide that you receive a print cartridge error message, one or both of the print cartridges cannot be loaded improperly The printer might print...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... ink-backup mode message When the printer detects that was named in the printer. Printing in the printer and close the printer cover. Open the HP Printer Utility, and then select the Supplies Status pane. 4. If the print cartridge has the wrong selection number, or if the warranty has expired, install a new print cartridge. 6. Reinstall the print cartridge. Manually clean the print cartridge. 4. If the Power light is still flashing, the print cartridge is flashing, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. User's guide 45 Note You can be replaced...
... ink-backup mode message When the printer detects that was named in the printer. Printing in the printer and close the printer cover. Open the HP Printer Utility, and then select the Supplies Status pane. 4. If the print cartridge has the wrong selection number, or if the warranty has expired, install a new print cartridge. 6. Reinstall the print cartridge. Manually clean the print cartridge. 4. If the Power light is still flashing, the print cartridge is flashing, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. User's guide 45 Note You can be replaced...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... software program print settings. Paper Size: Verify the appropriate paper size. - Parts of the document are missing or printed in the printer. 2. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer when printing borderless documents. Verify that the paper has been placed in the tray correctly. 2. Image is printed at an angle 48 HP Deskjet 3900 series Chapter 10 Document is placed in the paper tray, and that the paper guide fits firmly against the edge of the envelope. 3. Verify that only one type...
... software program print settings. Paper Size: Verify the appropriate paper size. - Parts of the document are missing or printed in the printer. 2. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer when printing borderless documents. Verify that the paper has been placed in the tray correctly. 2. Image is printed at an angle 48 HP Deskjet 3900 series Chapter 10 Document is placed in the paper tray, and that the paper guide fits firmly against the edge of the envelope. 3. Verify that only one type...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... 15 photo printing borderless photos 11 photos with a border 13 saving money 16 photos do not print correctly check the paper tray 46 check the printer settings 46 photos, digital 14 postcard printing 22 Power button and light 6 power light is flashing if an error message appears 52 what the flashing light means 52 print cartridge problems incorrect print cartridge 44 print cartridge is in the wrong slot message 46 print cartridge problem message 45 printing in ink backup mode message 45 print cartridges aligning 36 cleaning automatically 36 cleaning manually 37 installing 33 User's guide 59
... 15 photo printing borderless photos 11 photos with a border 13 saving money 16 photos do not print correctly check the paper tray 46 check the printer settings 46 photos, digital 14 postcard printing 22 Power button and light 6 power light is flashing if an error message appears 52 what the flashing light means 52 print cartridge problems incorrect print cartridge 44 print cartridge is in the wrong slot message 46 print cartridge problem message 45 printing in ink backup mode message 45 print cartridges aligning 36 cleaning automatically 36 cleaning manually 37 installing 33 User's guide 59
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... 14 removing ink from skin and clothing 37 S special features 4 specifications printer specifications 55 supplies paper 54 USB cables 54 T Terms and conventions in manual 2 test page, printing 36 toolbox 39 transparency printing 23 troubleshooting document is misprinted 47 document prints slowly 52 error messages 51 paper jam 42 paper problems 43 photo has an unwanted border 49 photos do not print correctly 46 power light is flashing 52 print cartridge problems 44 print quality is poor 46 printer is not printing 41 printer is stalled 44 60 HP Deskjet 3900 series
... 14 removing ink from skin and clothing 37 S special features 4 specifications printer specifications 55 supplies paper 54 USB cables 54 T Terms and conventions in manual 2 test page, printing 36 toolbox 39 transparency printing 23 troubleshooting document is misprinted 47 document prints slowly 52 error messages 51 paper jam 42 paper problems 43 photo has an unwanted border 49 photos do not print correctly 46 power light is flashing 52 print cartridge problems 44 print quality is poor 46 printer is not printing 41 printer is stalled 44 60 HP Deskjet 3900 series
User's Guide - (Windows)
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... printers installed on your operating environment. For Windows 2000, click Start, click Settings, and then click Printers. For Display Ink Status Window, click On, and then click OK. Highlight the printer name, and then right-click to appear when you are available for your system at this again check box in the HP Software Update window. 4. The printer properties dialog box appears. 4. Make sure you print, follow these steps: 1. Print cartridge...
... printers installed on your operating environment. For Windows 2000, click Start, click Settings, and then click Printers. For Display Ink Status Window, click On, and then click OK. Highlight the printer name, and then right-click to appear when you are available for your system at this again check box in the HP Software Update window. 4. The printer properties dialog box appears. 4. Make sure you print, follow these steps: 1. Print cartridge...
User's Guide - (Windows)
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...the print cartridge cradle. 9 Maintenance ● Install print cartridges ● Align the print cartridges ● Automatically clean print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● Remove ink from your printer, and then install them in the left side of the print cartridge cradle. You can find the selection number in the right side of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Levels tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. 40 HP Deskjet 3900 series...
...the print cartridge cradle. 9 Maintenance ● Install print cartridges ● Align the print cartridges ● Automatically clean print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● Remove ink from your printer, and then install them in the left side of the print cartridge cradle. You can find the selection number in the right side of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Levels tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. 40 HP Deskjet 3900 series...
User's Guide - (Windows)
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... H Hewlett-Packard Company notices 2 I index card printing 26 Ink Status window 38 ink, removing ink from skin and clothing 44 ink-backup mode 9 installing print cartridges 40 iron-on transfer printing 29 L label printing 25 letter printing 19 low ink 43 M maintenance print cartridges 46 printer body 44 maximum dpi 15 P page order, setting 33 paper jam 49 paper problems printer does not feed paper 50 paper tray 6 paper type, selecting 34 photo has an unwanted border 57 photo has unwanted border for small photo paper 57 photo paper, storing and handling 16 photo printing borderless photos...
... H Hewlett-Packard Company notices 2 I index card printing 26 Ink Status window 38 ink, removing ink from skin and clothing 44 ink-backup mode 9 installing print cartridges 40 iron-on transfer printing 29 L label printing 25 letter printing 19 low ink 43 M maintenance print cartridges 46 printer body 44 maximum dpi 15 P page order, setting 33 paper jam 49 paper problems printer does not feed paper 50 paper tray 6 paper type, selecting 34 photo has an unwanted border 57 photo has unwanted border for small photo paper 57 photo paper, storing and handling 16 photo printing borderless photos...
User's Guide - (Windows)
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... mode message 53 print cartridges aligning 42 cleaning automatically 43 cleaning manually 44 installing 40 maintaining 46 ordering information 43 replacing 8 selection numbers 40 used with the printer 8 print preview 34 print quality 33 print quality is poor blank pages print 54 print is faded 54 streaks and missing lines 54 print settings changing 38 default settings 32 print task quick sets 35 printer features 5 printer is not printing 48 printer is stalled 51 printer prints on multiple sheets at once paper might be loaded improperly 51 paper weight 51 printer properties 38 printer software...
... mode message 53 print cartridges aligning 42 cleaning automatically 43 cleaning manually 44 installing 40 maintaining 46 ordering information 43 replacing 8 selection numbers 40 used with the printer 8 print preview 34 print quality 33 print quality is poor blank pages print 54 print is faded 54 streaks and missing lines 54 print settings changing 38 default settings 32 print task quick sets 35 printer features 5 printer is not printing 48 printer is stalled 51 printer prints on multiple sheets at once paper might be loaded improperly 51 paper weight 51 printer properties 38 printer software...
