Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X)
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...as well as a result of a non-HP ink cartridge or a refilled ink cartridge does not affect either new or like-new, provided that of a non-HP or refilled ink cartridge, HP will be uninterrupted or error free. 3. d. Limitations of the HP Limited Warranty in your purchase agreement. For ...any way affected by this Warranty Statement is distributed by HP. Unauthorized modification or misuse. 4. HP printer limited warranty statement English HP product Duration of limited warranty Software 90 days Print cartridges Until the HP ink is depleted or the "end of a defect in any...
...as well as a result of a non-HP ink cartridge or a refilled ink cartridge does not affect either new or like-new, provided that of a non-HP or refilled ink cartridge, HP will be uninterrupted or error free. 3. d. Limitations of the HP Limited Warranty in your purchase agreement. For ...any way affected by this Warranty Statement is distributed by HP. Unauthorized modification or misuse. 4. HP printer limited warranty statement English HP product Duration of limited warranty Software 90 days Print cartridges Until the HP ink is depleted or the "end of a defect in any...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... without prior written permission of HewlettPackard, except as allowed under copyright laws. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. Adobe, AdobeRGB, and Acrobat are trademarks ... should be liable for HP products and services are used print cartridges out of the reach of Adobe Systems Incorporated. HP shall not be construed as the HP printer or printer. A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to other countries. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is a U.S. Hewlett-...
... without prior written permission of HewlettPackard, except as allowed under copyright laws. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. Adobe, AdobeRGB, and Acrobat are trademarks ... should be liable for HP products and services are used print cartridges out of the reach of Adobe Systems Incorporated. HP shall not be construed as the HP printer or printer. A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to other countries. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is a U.S. Hewlett-...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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Contents 1 Welcome...3 2 Special features...4 3 Get started...5 Printer features ...5 Power button and light 6 Paper tray ...6 Print cartridges ...8 Ink-backup mode 9 4 Connect to the printer 10 5 Print photos...11 Print borderless photos 11 Print photos with a border 13 HP Real Life technologies 14 Maximum dpi ...15 Store and handle photo paper 15 Save money when printing photos 16...
Contents 1 Welcome...3 2 Special features...4 3 Get started...5 Printer features ...5 Power button and light 6 Paper tray ...6 Print cartridges ...8 Ink-backup mode 9 4 Connect to the printer 10 5 Print photos...11 Print borderless photos 11 Print photos with a border 13 HP Real Life technologies 14 Maximum dpi ...15 Store and handle photo paper 15 Save money when printing photos 16...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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View estimated ink levels 36 Maintain the printer body 37 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 37 Manually clean print cartridges 37 Maintain print cartridges 39 HP Printer Utility 39 10 Troubleshooting 41 Printer does not print 41 Paper jam ...42 Paper problems 43 Printer is stalled 44 Print cartridge problems 44 Photos ...52 If you continue to have problems 53 11 Supplies...54 Paper ...54 USB cables ...54 12 Specifications ...55 Printer specifications 55 13 Environmental information 56 Environmental statement 56 Print cartridge recovery 57 Index...59 2 HP Deskjet 3900 series
View estimated ink levels 36 Maintain the printer body 37 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 37 Manually clean print cartridges 37 Maintain print cartridges 39 HP Printer Utility 39 10 Troubleshooting 41 Printer does not print 41 Paper jam ...42 Paper problems 43 Printer is stalled 44 Print cartridge problems 44 Photos ...52 If you continue to have problems 53 11 Supplies...54 Paper ...54 USB cables ...54 12 Specifications ...55 Printer specifications 55 13 Environmental information 56 Environmental statement 56 Print cartridge recovery 57 Index...59 2 HP Deskjet 3900 series
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... 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 feature. ● Ink level indicator: Know the approximate ink level of each print cartridge with the onscreen ink level indicator...
... 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 feature. ● Ink level indicator: Know the approximate ink level of each print cartridge with the onscreen ink level indicator...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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3 Get started ● Printer features ● Power button and light ● Paper tray ● Print cartridges ● Ink-backup mode Printer features The printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1 Power button and light 2 Paper tray 1 Print cartridges User's guide 5
3 Get started ● Printer features ● Power button and light ● Paper tray ● Print cartridges ● Ink-backup mode Printer features The printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1 Power button and light 2 Paper tray 1 Print cartridges User's guide 5
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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.... For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge. 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...
.... For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge. 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...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...tray. 3. For information about preventing photo paper from the printer. Place the photo paper in a software program and assign the...the photo. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that the...photo paper. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series Prepare to print Show me how to the...the edge of the tray. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. If you are using photo paper ... the short edge should point towards the printer. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the...
...tray. 3. For information about preventing photo paper from the printer. Place the photo paper in a software program and assign the...the photo. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that the...photo paper. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series Prepare to print Show me how to the...the edge of the tray. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. If you are using photo paper ... the short edge should point towards the printer. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... number in the print cartridge cradle. User's guide 33 Install the black print cartridge in the left side of the print cartridge cradle. Print cartridges Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right side 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...
... number in the print cartridge cradle. User's guide 33 Install the black print cartridge in the left side of the print cartridge cradle. Print cartridges Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right side 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...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... HP Deskjet 3900 series Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on the print cartridge. 4 Slide the print cartridge out of the printer. 3. Press the Power button to install a print cartridge. The cradle moves to install a print cartridge: 1. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic tape. For more information, see Ink...
... HP Deskjet 3900 series Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on the print cartridge. 4 Slide the print cartridge out of the printer. 3. Press the Power button to install a print cartridge. The cradle moves to install a print cartridge: 1. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic tape. For more information, see Ink...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... positioned. 7. Do not remove the copper strips. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality. Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle. 1 Remove the pink tape only. They are required electrical contacts. 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 5. User's guide 35 Close the printer cover. 8.
... positioned. 7. Do not remove the copper strips. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality. Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle. 1 Remove the pink tape only. They are required electrical contacts. 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 5. User's guide 35 Close the printer cover. 8.
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... are installed in the paper tray. 2. View estimated ink levels Follow these instructions to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that is displayed. 36 HP Deskjet 3900 series Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. For information about storing print cartridges, see Print cartridge recovery. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Select Test. 3. Chapter 9 For information about recycling...
... are installed in the paper tray. 2. View estimated ink levels Follow these instructions to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that is displayed. 36 HP Deskjet 3900 series Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. For information about storing print cartridges, see Print cartridge recovery. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Select Test. 3. Chapter 9 For information about recycling...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... cloth moistened with the copper strips facing up. Maintain the printer body Because the printer ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist, ink smudges will not stick to the print cartridge Be careful not to get ink on your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with water. ● Do...
... cloth moistened with the copper strips facing up. Maintain the printer body Because the printer ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist, ink smudges will not stick to the print cartridge Be careful not to get ink on your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with water. ● Do...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...cartridges outside the printer for the second cartridge. 5. Cleaning instructions 1. Touching the ink nozzles will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 1 Nozzle plate 2 Face and edges of the print cartridge cradle walls with clean, moistened cotton swabs. Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on a clean swab. 38 HP Deskjet... 3900 series Wipe the underside of print cartridge 3. ...
...cartridges outside the printer for the second cartridge. 5. Cleaning instructions 1. Touching the ink nozzles will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 1 Nozzle plate 2 Face and edges of the print cartridge cradle walls with clean, moistened cotton swabs. Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on a clean swab. 38 HP Deskjet... 3900 series Wipe the underside of print cartridge 3. ...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...: ● Open the HP Printer Utility ● HP Printer Utility panes User's guide 39 For more information about the print cartridges used with your printer. Maintain print cartridges The following tasks: ● Print a test page. ● Clean the print cartridges. ● View estimated ink levels in their sealed packages until you are needed. HP Printer Utility The HP Printer Utility contains tools to...
...: ● Open the HP Printer Utility ● HP Printer Utility panes User's guide 39 For more information about the print cartridges used with your printer. Maintain print cartridges The following tasks: ● Print a test page. ● Clean the print cartridges. ● View estimated ink levels in their sealed packages until you are needed. HP Printer Utility The HP Printer Utility contains tools to...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... double-click Printer Setup Utility. 2. In Finder, click Applications, click Utilities, and then double-click Print Center. 2. Chapter 9 Open the HP Printer Utility To open the HP Printer Utility, follow the instructions for the printer and register the printer. ● Clean: Clean the print cartridges. ● Align: Align the print cartridges. ● Test: Print a test page. 40 HP Deskjet 3900 series...
... double-click Printer Setup Utility. 2. In Finder, click Applications, click Utilities, and then double-click Print Center. 2. Chapter 9 Open the HP Printer Utility To open the HP Printer Utility, follow the instructions for the printer and register the printer. ● Clean: Clean the print cartridges. ● Align: Align the print cartridges. ● Test: Print a test page. 40 HP Deskjet 3900 series...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... can be replaced. If you receive the ink-backup mode message and two print cartridges are installed in the printer. If the Power light is flashing, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Close the printer cover. Manually clean the print cartridge. 4. 1 Warranty date 2 Selection number 3. Open the HP Printer Utility, and then select the Supplies Status...
... can be replaced. If you receive the ink-backup mode message and two print cartridges are installed in the printer. If the Power light is flashing, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Close the printer cover. Manually clean the print cartridge. 4. 1 Warranty date 2 Selection number 3. Open the HP Printer Utility, and then select the Supplies Status...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the print cartridge is installed. 1 Remove the pink plastic tape. Paper Size: The appropriate paper size - Use the HP Real Life technologies for photo enhancement. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge...cartridge is in the wrong slot message If you receive this error message, the print cartridge is installed in the paper tray with the side to be printed on ink... dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges might be cleaned. 46 HP Deskjet 3900 series Orientation: The appropriate orientation 3....
...cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the print cartridge is installed. 1 Remove the pink plastic tape. Paper Size: The appropriate paper size - Use the HP Real Life technologies for photo enhancement. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge...cartridge is in the wrong slot message If you receive this error message, the print cartridge is installed in the paper tray with the side to be printed on ink... dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges might be cleaned. 46 HP Deskjet 3900 series Orientation: The appropriate orientation 3....
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...printer. ● Verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. 1 Remove the pink plastic tape. ● The print cartridges might be out of the print cartridges is low on your printouts are faded, you might still be attached to the tri-color print cartridge...with only the tri-color print cartridge. Document is low on your printouts are misaligned, then align the print cartridges. If a print cartridge is misprinted Text and images are misaligned If the text and images on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. Replace one or ...
...printer. ● Verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. 1 Remove the pink plastic tape. ● The print cartridges might be out of the print cartridges is low on your printouts are faded, you might still be attached to the tri-color print cartridge...with only the tri-color print cartridge. Document is low on your printouts are misaligned, then align the print cartridges. If a print cartridge is misprinted Text and images are misaligned If the text and images on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. Replace one or ...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...cartridges installed in the printer. 2. Image is printed at an angle 1. Paper Size: Verify the appropriate paper size. - Envelope is printed at an angle 1. Document does not reflect the new print settings The printer... type in the Paper Type/Quality pane. ● Do not print borderless documents in the ink-backup mode. Verify that only one type of paper. 3. Parts of the envelope. 3....an angle 48 HP Deskjet 3900 series Select the appropriate print settings within the software program. Slide the flap inside the envelope before loading it in the printer when printing ...
...cartridges installed in the printer. 2. Image is printed at an angle 1. Paper Size: Verify the appropriate paper size. - Envelope is printed at an angle 1. Document does not reflect the new print settings The printer... type in the Paper Type/Quality pane. ● Do not print borderless documents in the ink-backup mode. Verify that only one type of paper. 3. Parts of the envelope. 3....an angle 48 HP Deskjet 3900 series Select the appropriate print settings within the software program. Slide the flap inside the envelope before loading it in the printer when printing ...