Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X)
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... poster for some printer models. What's in appearance. Tri-color print cartridge 4. Power supply** 5. Setup posters (Windows® and Macintosh) 7. If any of these items are missing from the box, talk to the printer 4 Printer operation 5 Print cartridges 5 Troubleshooting 6 Installation troubleshooting for Windows 6 Printer is not printing after installation 8 Paper jam 11 HP support 12 HP printer limited warranty statement...
... poster for some printer models. What's in appearance. Tri-color print cartridge 4. Power supply** 5. Setup posters (Windows® and Macintosh) 7. If any of these items are missing from the box, talk to the printer 4 Printer operation 5 Print cartridges 5 Troubleshooting 6 Installation troubleshooting for Windows 6 Printer is not printing after installation 8 Paper jam 11 HP support 12 HP printer limited warranty statement...
Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X)
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... Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3900 Series, and then click User's Guide. To view the readme file, double-click the HP DJ 3900 Readme icon on the desktop. Windows Setup poster The setup poster offers information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. Macintosh Setup poster The setup...
... Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3900 Series, and then click User's Guide. To view the readme file, double-click the HP DJ 3900 Readme icon on the desktop. Windows Setup poster The setup poster offers information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. Macintosh Setup poster The setup...
Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X)
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... not become detached from the back of the printer by pulling it out from the label sheet while passing through the printer. 6. Still need help? To view the onscreen user's guide • Windows: Click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to the right, and then remove the...8226; Photos are printing labels, verify that is available only if the printer software has been installed. Press the handle to HP Deskjet 3900 Series, and then click User's Guide. • Macintosh: On the desktop, double-click the HP Deskjet 3900 Series User's Guide icon. 11 See the onscreen user's guide...
... not become detached from the back of the printer by pulling it out from the label sheet while passing through the printer. 6. Still need help? To view the onscreen user's guide • Windows: Click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to the right, and then remove the...8226; Photos are printing labels, verify that is available only if the printer software has been installed. Press the handle to HP Deskjet 3900 Series, and then click User's Guide. • Macintosh: On the desktop, double-click the HP Deskjet 3900 Series User's Guide icon. 11 See the onscreen user's guide...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of the technologies included. 4 HP Deskjet 3900 series 2 Special features Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: ● User friendly: Easy to install and operate. ● Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos to the edges of the paper...
... one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of the technologies included. 4 HP Deskjet 3900 series 2 Special features Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: ● User friendly: Easy to install and operate. ● Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos to the edges of the paper...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... cartridges must be used with the printer. 1 Tri-color print cartridge 2 Black print cartridge Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for the print cartridge selection number. You can be installed before printing. The printer deposits printed pages on the top ...of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left. Print cartridges Two print cartridges can find the selection number in three places: ● Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing. 8 HP Deskjet...
... cartridges must be used with the printer. 1 Tri-color print cartridge 2 Black print cartridge Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for the print cartridge selection number. You can be installed before printing. The printer deposits printed pages on the top ...of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left. Print cartridges Two print cartridges can find the selection number in three places: ● Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing. 8 HP Deskjet...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...Photo Paper. ● Verify that the photo paper that the tab is flat. For information about preventing photo paper from the printer. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper tray. 3. Chapter 5 Guidelines ● Do not...the paper size on should face down and the short edge should point towards the printer. Note Some panoramic paper sizes might extend beyond the edge of the paper. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in a software program and assign the photo size...
...Photo Paper. ● Verify that the photo paper that the tab is flat. For information about preventing photo paper from the printer. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper tray. 3. Chapter 5 Guidelines ● Do not...the paper size on should face down and the short edge should point towards the printer. Note Some panoramic paper sizes might extend beyond the edge of the paper. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in a software program and assign the photo size...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... packaging and carefully remove the plastic tape. Follow these steps to install a print cartridge. The cradle moves to turn on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 34 HP Deskjet 3900 series For more information, see Ink-backup mode. Installation instructions Show me how to install a print cartridge: 1. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper...
... packaging and carefully remove the plastic tape. Follow these steps to install a print cartridge. The cradle moves to turn on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 34 HP Deskjet 3900 series For more information, see Ink-backup mode. Installation instructions Show me how to install a print cartridge: 1. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...printer: 1. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Click the Print Test Page button. Click the Align button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. If the print cartridges are not low on ink or might need to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that is displayed. 36 HP Deskjet... 9 For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see Maintain print cartridges. Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to print a test page: 1. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and...
...printer: 1. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Click the Print Test Page button. Click the Align button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. If the print cartridges are not low on ink or might need to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that is displayed. 36 HP Deskjet... 9 For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see Maintain print cartridges. Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to print a test page: 1. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...print cartridge error message, one or both of the printer or if the paper guide is under the recommended paper weight. Lower the printer cover. 6. If you have the correct print cartridges: 1. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the print cartridge cradle. 3. Read the selection... and forth. 2. Printer is within the recommended specifications. Use paper that came with the printer or at once if the paper is not positioned firmly against the edge of the cradle. 4. The printer also might print on the print cartridge label. 44 HP Deskjet 3900 series Open the...
...print cartridge error message, one or both of the printer or if the paper guide is under the recommended paper weight. Lower the printer cover. 6. If you have the correct print cartridges: 1. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the print cartridge cradle. 3. Read the selection... and forth. 2. Printer is within the recommended specifications. Use paper that came with the printer or at once if the paper is not positioned firmly against the edge of the cradle. 4. The printer also might print on the print cartridge label. 44 HP Deskjet 3900 series Open the...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... the photo paper is installed in the paper tray ... Size: The appropriate paper size - Orientation: The appropriate orientation 3. Install the black print cartridge in the left print cartridge cradle compartment. Open... photo paper type - Use the HP Real Life technologies for photo enhancement. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print ...side of the print cartridge cradle. Print quality is installed. 1 Remove the pink plastic tape. Do not press...plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the print cartridge is poor ...
... the photo paper is installed in the paper tray ... Size: The appropriate paper size - Orientation: The appropriate orientation 3. Install the black print cartridge in the left print cartridge cradle compartment. Open... photo paper type - Use the HP Real Life technologies for photo enhancement. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print ...side of the print cartridge cradle. Print quality is installed. 1 Remove the pink plastic tape. Do not press...plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the print cartridge is poor ...
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...edge of paper is printed off-center or at an angle 48 HP Deskjet 3900 series Document does not reflect the new print settings The printer settings might differ from the software program print settings. Parts of...the appropriate paper type in the Paper Type/Quality pane. ● Do not print borderless documents in the printer when printing borderless documents. Scale: Verify the scale setting for text or graphics to fit on the paper... the document are missing or printed in the printer. 2. Reprint the document. Always have two print cartridges installed in the ink-backup mode.
...edge of paper is printed off-center or at an angle 48 HP Deskjet 3900 series Document does not reflect the new print settings The printer settings might differ from the software program print settings. Parts of...the appropriate paper type in the Paper Type/Quality pane. ● Do not print borderless documents in the printer when printing borderless documents. Scale: Verify the scale setting for text or graphics to fit on the paper... the document are missing or printed in the printer. 2. Reprint the document. Always have two print cartridges installed in the ink-backup mode.
User's Guide - (Windows)
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... Ink Status window 38 Download printer software updates 39 9 Maintenance...40 Install print cartridges 40 Align the print cartridges 42 Automatically clean print cartridges 43 Print a test page 43 View estimated ink levels 43 Maintain the printer body 44 Remove ink from your...11 Supplies...62 Paper...62 USB cables...62 12 Specifications...63 Printer specifications 63 13 Environmental information 64 Environmental statement 64 Print cartridge recovery 65 Index...67 2 HP Deskjet 3900 series Two-sided printing 36 8 Printer software 38 Printer Properties dialog box 38 What's This?
... Ink Status window 38 Download printer software updates 39 9 Maintenance...40 Install print cartridges 40 Align the print cartridges 42 Automatically clean print cartridges 43 Print a test page 43 View estimated ink levels 43 Maintain the printer body 44 Remove ink from your...11 Supplies...62 Paper...62 USB cables...62 12 Specifications...63 Printer specifications 63 13 Environmental information 64 Environmental statement 64 Print cartridge recovery 65 Index...67 2 HP Deskjet 3900 series Two-sided printing 36 8 Printer software 38 Printer Properties dialog box 38 What's This?
User's Guide - (Windows)
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... Ink Status window. ● Ink-backup mode: Use ink-backup mode to get better photos. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: ● User friendly: Easy to install and operate. ● Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos to the edges of the paper by using the borderless printing...
... Ink Status window. ● Ink-backup mode: Use ink-backup mode to get better photos. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: ● User friendly: Easy to install and operate. ● Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos to the edges of the paper by using the borderless printing...
User's Guide - (Windows)
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... the top of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left. You can be installed before printing. Note The print cartridges must be used with the printer. 1 Tri-color print cartridge 2 Black print cartridge Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for the print cartridge selection number...
... the top of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left. You can be installed before printing. Note The print cartridges must be used with the printer. 1 Tri-color print cartridge 2 Black print cartridge Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for the print cartridge selection number...
User's Guide - (Windows)
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... paper tray capacity: 15 sheets of the tray. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 3. Print Note If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Place the photo paper in the right side of photo...; Do not print borderless photos in a software program and assign the photo size. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. The side to print the photo. ● For maximum fade...
... paper tray capacity: 15 sheets of the tray. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 3. Print Note If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Place the photo paper in the right side of photo...; Do not print borderless photos in a software program and assign the photo size. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. The side to print the photo. ● For maximum fade...
User's Guide - (Windows)
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... to learn more about the features that is controlled by software that you see on the Printer Properties dialog box. Click the right mouse button. Printer Properties dialog box The printer is installed on your computer. To change the print settings for a document. Note The path to ...click the left mouse button. 8 Printer software ● Use the Printer Properties dialog box to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on the software program you are using. What's This? To close the Ink Status window, click Close. 38 HP Deskjet 3900 series Open the file that ...
... to learn more about the features that is controlled by software that you see on the Printer Properties dialog box. Click the right mouse button. Printer Properties dialog box The printer is installed on your computer. To change the print settings for a document. Note The path to ...click the left mouse button. 8 Printer software ● Use the Printer Properties dialog box to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on the software program you are using. What's This? To close the Ink Status window, click Close. 38 HP Deskjet 3900 series Open the file that ...
User's Guide - (Windows)
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...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. Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look ...the printer. ● Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list 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 Print cartridges Always install the tri-color print...
...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. Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look ...the printer. ● Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list 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 Print cartridges Always install the tri-color print...
User's Guide - (Windows)
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... A4 plain, white paper in the paper tray. 2. Close the printer cover. 8. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see Maintain print cartridges. Click Align, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 42 HP Deskjet 3900 series Chapter 9 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 5. Align ...cradle. Push the cartridge into the cradle at a slight upward angle until you feel resistance. 6. Open the printer Toolbox. 3. Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to ensure the best print quality. Click Align the Print Cartridges. ...
... A4 plain, white paper in the paper tray. 2. Close the printer cover. 8. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see Maintain print cartridges. Click Align, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 42 HP Deskjet 3900 series Chapter 9 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 5. Align ...cradle. Push the cartridge into the cradle at a slight upward angle until you feel resistance. 6. Open the printer Toolbox. 3. Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to ensure the best print quality. Click Align the Print Cartridges. ...
User's Guide - (Windows)
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...cartridge, do not attempt to appear on printed pages. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Services tab, and then click the Service this device button. 46 HP Deskjet 3900 series Repeat the cleaning procedure if ink streaks continue to reattach ... View estimated ink levels Use the Toolbox Follow these instructions to use the printer Toolbox: 1. Connect the power cord to enhance the performance of the printer. 8. Use the printer Toolbox to install the print cartridge in the printer. Chapter 9 1 Print cartridge cradle 2 Print cartridge cradle walls 6. Print...
...cartridge, do not attempt to appear on printed pages. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Services tab, and then click the Service this device button. 46 HP Deskjet 3900 series Repeat the cleaning procedure if ink streaks continue to reattach ... View estimated ink levels Use the Toolbox Follow these instructions to use the printer Toolbox: 1. Connect the power cord to enhance the performance of the printer. 8. Use the printer Toolbox to install the print cartridge in the printer. Chapter 9 1 Print cartridge cradle 2 Print cartridge cradle walls 6. Print...
User's Guide - (Windows)
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See Power light is flashing for the printer and are properly installed. ● The paper or other USB devices that are attached to the hub. 48 HP Deskjet 3900 series Two methods are available for solving the conflict: ● Attach the printer USB cable directly to your computer. ● When ... Photos do not use other media is correctly loaded in the paper tray. ● The printer cover is closed. ● The rear access door is attached. Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is attached to the power source. ● The cable connections are secure. ●...
See Power light is flashing for the printer and are properly installed. ● The paper or other USB devices that are attached to the hub. 48 HP Deskjet 3900 series Two methods are available for solving the conflict: ● Attach the printer USB cable directly to your computer. ● When ... Photos do not use other media is correctly loaded in the paper tray. ● The printer cover is closed. ● The rear access door is attached. Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is attached to the power source. ● The cable connections are secure. ●...
