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... constituting an additional warranty. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or...
... constituting an additional warranty. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or...
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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 do... Document prints slowly 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...
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 do... Document prints slowly 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...
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... 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...print cartridge has run out of the technologies included. 4 HP Deskjet 3900 series Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to enhance detail in shadows are just a few of ink. ● Real Life technologies: HP Real Life technologies make it easy for you to continue printing...
... 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...print cartridge has run out of the technologies included. 4 HP Deskjet 3900 series Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to enhance detail in shadows are just a few of ink. ● Real Life technologies: HP Real Life technologies make it easy for you to continue printing...
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... photo paper from the printer. Print 1. Place the photo paper in the right side of photo paper. Prepare to print Show me how to the left. 2. The side to be printed on which you want to print the photo. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper....the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper tray. 3. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series Ensure that the tab is flat. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Slide the paper guide to load photo paper. 1.
... photo paper from the printer. Print 1. Place the photo paper in the right side of photo paper. Prepare to print Show me how to the left. 2. The side to be printed on which you want to print the photo. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper....the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper tray. 3. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series Ensure that the tab is flat. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Slide the paper guide to load photo paper. 1.
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The paper might start to Best or maximum dpi. 16 HP Deskjet 3900 series Save money when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and set the print quality to use immediately from the plastic bag. Handling ● Always hold photo paper by ...that you have finished printing, return any unused photo paper to create quality photos with less ink. Photo paper should be flat before it in the paper tray. Note For higher-quality photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper and set the print quality to curl, which can reduce print quality. ...
The paper might start to Best or maximum dpi. 16 HP Deskjet 3900 series Save money when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and set the print quality to use immediately from the plastic bag. Handling ● Always hold photo paper by ...that you have finished printing, return any unused photo paper to create quality photos with less ink. Photo paper should be flat before it in the paper tray. Note For higher-quality photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper and set the print quality to curl, which can reduce print quality. ...
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... plastic tape. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. Open the printer cover. Push down on the print cartridge and slide it out of the print cartridge cradle. 1 Press the Power button. 2 Lift the printer cover. 3 Push down on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 34 HP Deskjet 3900 series Installation instructions Show me how...
... plastic tape. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. Open the printer cover. Push down on the print cartridge and slide it out of the print cartridge cradle. 1 Press the Power button. 2 Lift the printer cover. 3 Push down on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 34 HP Deskjet 3900 series Installation instructions Show me how...
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...HP Deskjet 3900 series Chapter 9 For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see Maintain print cartridges. Click the Align button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. If your printed pages are installed in the paper tray. 2. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of children. Open the HP Printer... number that are missing lines or dots, or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges might need to be cleaned. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Select Supplies Status. Click the Print Test Page button...
...HP Deskjet 3900 series Chapter 9 For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see Maintain print cartridges. Click the Align button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. If your printed pages are installed in the paper tray. 2. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of children. Open the HP Printer... number that are missing lines or dots, or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges might need to be cleaned. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Select Supplies Status. Click the Print Test Page button...
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... more than 30 minutes. Wipe the underside of the print cartridge for fibers. Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on a clean swab. 38 HP Deskjet 3900 series Cleaning instructions 1. Caution Do not wipe the nozzle plate. Chapter 9 Caution Do not leave the... print cartridges outside the printer for the second cartridge. 5. Inspect the face and edges of the print cartridge cradle walls with clean, moistened cotton swabs. Touching the ink ...
... more than 30 minutes. Wipe the underside of the print cartridge for fibers. Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on a clean swab. 38 HP Deskjet 3900 series Cleaning instructions 1. Caution Do not wipe the nozzle plate. Chapter 9 Caution Do not leave the... print cartridges outside the printer for the second cartridge. 5. Inspect the face and edges of the print cartridge cradle walls with clean, moistened cotton swabs. Touching the ink ...
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... then click Utility. The HP Printer Utility appears. HP Printer Utility panes Select the appropriate pane to view the HP Printer Utility options: ● Supplies Status: View estimated ink levels and print cartridge information. ● HP Support: Open the HP Web site, where you can ... click Utilities, and then double-click Print Center. 2. The HP Printer Utility appears. Mac OS X 10.3 1. 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...
... then click Utility. The HP Printer Utility appears. HP Printer Utility panes Select the appropriate pane to view the HP Printer Utility options: ● Supplies Status: View estimated ink levels and print cartridge information. ● HP Support: Open the HP Web site, where you can ... click Utilities, and then double-click Print Center. 2. The HP Printer Utility appears. Mac OS X 10.3 1. 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...
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... wrong side of the print cartridge cradle. Photos do not print correctly Check the paper tray 1. Check the printer settings 1. Orientation: The appropriate orientation 3. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment. Paper Size: The appropriate paper size - Do not press...If your printed pages are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges might be low on ink or might need to be cleaned. 46 HP Deskjet 3900 series Slide the paper guide firmly against the paper that the photo paper is installed. 1 Remove the ...
... wrong side of the print cartridge cradle. Photos do not print correctly Check the paper tray 1. Check the printer settings 1. Orientation: The appropriate orientation 3. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment. Paper Size: The appropriate paper size - Do not press...If your printed pages are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges might be low on ink or might need to be cleaned. 46 HP Deskjet 3900 series Slide the paper guide firmly against the paper that the photo paper is installed. 1 Remove the ...
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...Page Setup dialog box and verify the following settings: - Always have two print cartridges installed in the ink-backup mode. Envelope is printed off-center or at an angle 1. Verify that only one type ...appropriate paper type in the Paper Type/Quality pane. ● Do not print borderless documents in the printer when printing borderless documents. Reprint the envelope. Verify that the paper size specified in the Page Setup.... Chapter 10 Document is printed at an angle 48 HP Deskjet 3900 series Scale: Verify the scale setting for text or graphics to fit on the paper. -
...Page Setup dialog box and verify the following settings: - Always have two print cartridges installed in the ink-backup mode. Envelope is printed off-center or at an angle 1. Verify that only one type ...appropriate paper type in the Paper Type/Quality pane. ● Do not print borderless documents in the printer when printing borderless documents. Reprint the envelope. Verify that the paper size specified in the Page Setup.... Chapter 10 Document is printed at an angle 48 HP Deskjet 3900 series Scale: Verify the scale setting for text or graphics to fit on the paper. -
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...reasons: ● The printer cover is open. ● The printer is out of paper. ● A problem exists with a print cartridge. Best or maximum dpi print mode is selected The printer prints more slowly if it is in ink-backup mode. Printer is in the printer. 52 HP Deskjet 3900 series What the ...flashing light means The Power light can flash for the printer to print. ● If the Power light is off,...
...reasons: ● The printer cover is open. ● The printer is out of paper. ● A problem exists with a print cartridge. Best or maximum dpi print mode is selected The printer prints more slowly if it is in ink-backup mode. Printer is in the printer. 52 HP Deskjet 3900 series What the ...flashing light means The Power light can flash for the printer to print. ● If the Power light is off,...
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The remaining parts that cannot be recycled (ink, foam, and composite parts) are disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner. 58 HP Deskjet 3900 series Chapter 13 cartridge by weight.
The remaining parts that cannot be recycled (ink, foam, and composite parts) are disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner. 58 HP Deskjet 3900 series Chapter 13 cartridge by weight.
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... on multiple sheets at once 43 problems with borderless documents 48 U USB connecting to the printer 10 utilities 39 R Real Life technologies 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... 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
... on multiple sheets at once 43 problems with borderless documents 48 U USB connecting to the printer 10 utilities 39 R Real Life technologies 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... 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
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...example: Warning Keep both new and used in this user's guide. Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is prohibited without notice. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Acknowledgements Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks of ... express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to other equipment. Touching these parts will result in...
...example: Warning Keep both new and used in this user's guide. Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is prohibited without notice. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Acknowledgements Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks of ... express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to other equipment. Touching these parts will result in...
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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 skin and clothing 44 Manually clean print cartridges 44 Maintain print cartridges 46 Printer Toolbox...46 10 Troubleshooting 48 Printer...12 Specifications...63 Printer specifications 63 13 Environmental information 64 Environmental statement 64 Print cartridge recovery ...
...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 skin and clothing 44 Manually clean print cartridges 44 Maintain print cartridges 46 Printer Toolbox...46 10 Troubleshooting 48 Printer...12 Specifications...63 Printer specifications 63 13 Environmental information 64 Environmental statement 64 Print cartridge recovery ...
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... shadows are just a few of ink. ● Real Life technologies: HP Real Life technologies make it easy for you to continue printing with 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...
... shadows are just a few of ink. ● Real Life technologies: HP Real Life technologies make it easy for you to continue printing with 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...
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...face down and the short edge should point towards the printer. For information about preventing photo paper from the printer. Place the photo paper in ink-backup mode. The side to print the photo. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that the...that the tab is flat. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in a software program and assign the photo size. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Slide the paper guide firmly against the ...
...face down and the short edge should point towards the printer. For information about preventing photo paper from the printer. Place the photo paper in ink-backup mode. The side to print the photo. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that the...that the tab is flat. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in a software program and assign the photo size. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Slide the paper guide firmly against the ...
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...the Paper/Quality tab. 4. The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image. Fingerprints on photo paper can reduce the quality of your photos. The HP Deskjet printer software then uses this information to... the image file. Photo paper should be flat before it is taken with less ink. 16 HP Deskjet 3900 series Open the file that you plan to Normal. In the Print Quality ... paper. HP Everyday Photo Paper is designed to create quality photos with an Exif Print-enabled digital camera, Exif Print captures information such as exposure time, type of flash, and color saturation, ...
...the Paper/Quality tab. 4. The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image. Fingerprints on photo paper can reduce the quality of your photos. The HP Deskjet printer software then uses this information to... the image file. Photo paper should be flat before it is taken with less ink. 16 HP Deskjet 3900 series Open the file that you plan to Normal. In the Print Quality ... paper. HP Everyday Photo Paper is designed to create quality photos with an Exif Print-enabled digital camera, Exif Print captures information such as exposure time, type of flash, and color saturation, ...
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... the cursor over the What's This? The What's This box appears. 3. Ink Status window The Ink Status window appears each print cartridge. To close the Ink Status window, click Close. 38 HP Deskjet 3900 series What's This? An explanation of each time the printer prints a file. To change the print settings for the latest features and...
... the cursor over the What's This? The What's This box appears. 3. Ink Status window The Ink Status window appears each print cartridge. To close the Ink Status window, click Close. 38 HP Deskjet 3900 series What's This? An explanation of each time the printer prints a file. To change the print settings for the latest features and...