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... supplies and power cords might come with your printer: Finding information 3 Connecting to an HP dealer or contact HP Support. See "HP support" on page 12 for buying an HP Deskjet printer! HP Deskjet 3900 series printer 2. Power supply** 5. Power cord** 6. This reference guide contains the...in appearance. English The HP Deskjet 3900 series printer Thank you for more information. This reference guide 8. 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...
... supplies and power cords might come with your printer: Finding information 3 Connecting to an HP dealer or contact HP Support. See "HP support" on page 12 for buying an HP Deskjet printer! HP Deskjet 3900 series printer 2. Power supply** 5. Power cord** 6. This reference guide contains the...in appearance. English The HP Deskjet 3900 series printer Thank you for more information. This reference guide 8. 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...
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.... Readme The readme file provides information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. The user's guide is available only if the printer software has been installed. Finding information English In addition to HP Deskjet 3900 Series, and then click Read Me. Onscreen user's guide See the onscreen user's guide for optimal performance...
.... Readme The readme file provides information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. The user's guide is available only if the printer software has been installed. Finding information English In addition to HP Deskjet 3900 Series, and then click Read Me. Onscreen user's guide See the onscreen user's guide for optimal performance...
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...troubleshooting topics that are discussed in the onscreen user's guide. Topics The installation program stops when it looks for Windows Use the information in this section if you set up the HP printer. Click the Cancel button to find additional troubleshooting information. English ... Use the information in this section if you have problems setting up the HP printer, if you cannot print after you have problems setting up the printer, or if a paper jam occurs. Section Installation troubleshooting for information. 6 An "Unknown Device" message appears. Go to ...
...troubleshooting topics that are discussed in the onscreen user's guide. Topics The installation program stops when it looks for Windows Use the information in this section if you set up the HP printer. Click the Cancel button to find additional troubleshooting information. English ... Use the information in this section if you have problems setting up the HP printer, if you cannot print after you have problems setting up the printer, or if a paper jam occurs. Section Installation troubleshooting for information. 6 An "Unknown Device" message appears. Go to ...
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... box (and you are using Windows 2000 and this message appears, you can continue with the software installation. Reconnect the power cord to install the printer software. Click Setup, and then click Open. English The installation program does not start automatically when the CD is firmly attached to the printer. 6. Click Start, click...
... box (and you are using Windows 2000 and this message appears, you can continue with the software installation. Reconnect the power cord to install the printer software. Click Setup, and then click Open. English The installation program does not start automatically when the CD is firmly attached to the printer. 6. Click Start, click...
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...CD-ROM drive. Printer is not printing after the printer is connected to the next step. 2. If the installation program does not start automatically, see "The installation program does not start automatically when the CD is still not detected, replace the USB cable, and then ... The USB cable is old or defective. • Software, such as an antivirus program, is open and running on . English Problem The installation program stops when it looks for new hardware. Possible causes Solution One of these conditions have been met, restart the computer. 8 Disconnect and reconnect...
...CD-ROM drive. Printer is not printing after the printer is connected to the next step. 2. If the installation program does not start automatically, see "The installation program does not start automatically when the CD is still not detected, replace the USB cable, and then ... The USB cable is old or defective. • Software, such as an antivirus program, is open and running on . English Problem The installation program stops when it looks for new hardware. Possible causes Solution One of these conditions have been met, restart the computer. 8 Disconnect and reconnect...
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... responding. Double-click the printer. 3. To view the onscreen user's guide, double-click the HP DJ 3900 Help icon on the computer. The printer has a paper jam. Follow the instructions in "The installation program stops when it looks for turning off the software. 2. Note: Restart the antivirus program ...appear in the list of printers after I click Print on the File menu. (Macintosh only) The printer will not print or the computer is installed. See page 9. See page 11. Delete the print job from the print queue. Page See page 9. Quit any antivirus programs or other ...
... responding. Double-click the printer. 3. To view the onscreen user's guide, double-click the HP DJ 3900 Help icon on the computer. The printer has a paper jam. Follow the instructions in "The installation program stops when it looks for turning off the software. 2. Note: Restart the antivirus program ...appear in the list of printers after I click Print on the File menu. (Macintosh only) The printer will not print or the computer is installed. See page 9. See page 11. Delete the print job from the print queue. Page See page 9. Quit any antivirus programs or other ...
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...Power light is flashing • Document is misprinted • Photos are printing labels, verify that is available only if the printer software has been installed. Note: If you are not printing correctly • Borderless printing problems • Document prints slowly • Error messages The user's guide ... the right, and then remove the door. 7. Still need help? 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 English Paper jam Do not clear a paper jam from...
...Power light is flashing • Document is misprinted • Photos are printing labels, verify that is available only if the printer software has been installed. Note: If you are not printing correctly • Borderless printing problems • Document prints slowly • Error messages The user's guide ... the right, and then remove the door. 7. Still need help? 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 English Paper jam Do not clear a paper jam from...
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..., can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Hewlett-Packard Company may cause harmful interference, and void your ...CA 94304 (650) 857-1501 Note This equipment has been tested and found to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. These limits are designed to comply with part 15 of the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation. ...
..., can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Hewlett-Packard Company may cause harmful interference, and void your ...CA 94304 (650) 857-1501 Note This equipment has been tested and found to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. These limits are designed to comply with part 15 of the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation. ...
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... 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 6 Print other documents 17 E-mail ...17... change the status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.3 31 View and change the status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.2 32 9 Maintenance...33 Install print cartridges 33 Align the print cartridges 36 Automatically clean print cartridges 36 Print a test page 36 User's guide 1
... 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 6 Print other documents 17 E-mail ...17... change the status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.3 31 View and change the status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.2 32 9 Maintenance...33 Install print cartridges 33 Align the print cartridges 36 Automatically clean print cartridges 36 Print a test page 36 User's guide 1
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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 feature. ● Ink level ...when the other print cartridge has run out of ink. ● Real Life technologies: HP Real Life technologies make it easy for you to enhance detail in shadows are just a few of the technologies included. 4 HP Deskjet 3900 series Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to get better photos. 2 Special...
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 feature. ● Ink level ...when the other print cartridge has run out of ink. ● Real Life technologies: HP Real Life technologies make it easy for you to enhance detail in shadows are just a few of the technologies included. 4 HP Deskjet 3900 series Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to get better photos. 2 Special...
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...tray Print on different sizes of the paper tray. The printer deposits printed pages on the print cartridge that you are replacing. 8 HP Deskjet 3900 series 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. You can be installed before printing. Print cartridges Two print cartridges can find the selection number in three places: ● Selection number label: Look at ...
...tray Print on different sizes of the paper tray. The printer deposits printed pages on the print cartridge that you are replacing. 8 HP Deskjet 3900 series 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. You can be installed before printing. Print cartridges Two print cartridges can find the selection number in three places: ● Selection number label: Look at ...
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...cartridge. If a print cartridge runs out of printouts. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to exit ink-backup...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 9 Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode. Colors print but black is...
...cartridge. If a print cartridge runs out of printouts. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to exit ink-backup...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 9 Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode. Colors print but black is...
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Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the right side of photo paper...Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper tray. 3. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series The side to load photo paper. 1. For information about preventing photo paper from the printer. Ensure that ... photos in ink-backup mode. Slide the paper guide to print the photo. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that the photo paper that the size corresponds to the paper size on should...
Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the right side of photo paper...Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper tray. 3. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series The side to load photo paper. 1. For information about preventing photo paper from the printer. Ensure that ... photos in ink-backup mode. Slide the paper guide to print the photo. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that the photo paper that the size corresponds to the paper size on should...
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... 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 the pane that is selected. To use the Page Setup dialog box. Use the menu and buttons for these functions: 1. Preview: View an online...
... 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 the pane that is selected. To use the Page Setup dialog box. Use the menu and buttons for these functions: 1. Preview: View an online...
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...print cartridges, look for your skin and clothing ● Manually clean print cartridges ● Maintain print cartridges ● HP Printer Utility Install print cartridges When you need to replace print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. 1 Selection number label ● ... 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 cartridges, look for your skin and clothing ● Manually clean print cartridges ● Maintain print cartridges ● HP Printer Utility Install print cartridges When you need to replace print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. 1 Selection number label ● ... 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 ●...
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.... 2 Lift the printer cover. 3 Push down on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 34 HP Deskjet 3900 series Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic tape. Follow these steps to install a print cartridge. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. Chapter 9 Ink-backup mode The printer...
.... 2 Lift the printer cover. 3 Push down on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 34 HP Deskjet 3900 series Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic tape. Follow these steps to install a print cartridge. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. Chapter 9 Ink-backup mode The printer...
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... 1. Warning Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of the print cartridges that is displayed. 36 HP Deskjet 3900 series Open the HP Printer Utility. 3. Select Align. 4. Print a test page Follow these steps to be cleaned. Select Test. 3. Load... information about recycling empty print cartridges, see Maintain print cartridges. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. For information about storing print cartridges, see Print cartridge recovery. Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to view the estimated ink levels...
... 1. Warning Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of the print cartridges that is displayed. 36 HP Deskjet 3900 series Open the HP Printer Utility. 3. Select Align. 4. Print a test page Follow these steps to be cleaned. Select Test. 3. Load... information about recycling empty print cartridges, see Maintain print cartridges. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. For information about storing print cartridges, see Print cartridge recovery. Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to view the estimated ink levels...
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...9679; Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to perform the following tips will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● Keep all print cartridges in the printer. If the plastic tape has been ...Clean the print cartridges. ● View estimated ink levels in the printer, and then close the printer cover. 7. HP Printer Utility The HP Printer Utility contains tools to install the print cartridge in their sealed packages until you are needed. Insert the print cartridges in the print cartridges. ●...
...9679; Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to perform the following tips will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● Keep all print cartridges in the printer. If the plastic tape has been ...Clean the print cartridges. ● View estimated ink levels in the printer, and then close the printer cover. 7. HP Printer Utility The HP Printer Utility contains tools to install the print cartridge in their sealed packages until you are needed. Insert the print cartridges in the print cartridges. ●...
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... ● Paper jam ● Paper problems ● Printer is stalled ● Print cartridge problems ● Photos do not use other USB devices that are properly installed. ● The paper or other media is correctly loaded in the paper tray. ● The printer cover is closed. ● The rear access door is...
... ● Paper jam ● Paper problems ● Printer is stalled ● Print cartridge problems ● Photos do not use other USB devices that are properly installed. ● The paper or other media is correctly loaded in the paper tray. ● The printer cover is closed. ● The rear access door is...
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...feel resistance, and then slide the paper guide firmly against the paper. The printer also might print on the print cartridge label. 44 HP Deskjet 3900 series Check for and remove any paper jam. 5. Make sure the print cartridges are no loose or broken parts, follow these ... specifications. Lower the printer cover. 6. Print cartridge problems Incorrect print cartridge The printer can only print when the correct print cartridges are installed. To verify that came with plain paper. Reload the paper into the paper tray, pushing the paper until you receive a print cartridge...
...feel resistance, and then slide the paper guide firmly against the paper. The printer also might print on the print cartridge label. 44 HP Deskjet 3900 series Check for and remove any paper jam. 5. Make sure the print cartridges are no loose or broken parts, follow these ... specifications. Lower the printer cover. 6. Print cartridge problems Incorrect print cartridge The printer can only print when the correct print cartridges are installed. To verify that came with plain paper. Reload the paper into the paper tray, pushing the paper until you receive a print cartridge...