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Question posted by stacycorll on April 17th, 2013

My Printer Screen Says Alignment Failed. Cartridges Are Set To Defauly Qulity.

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Answer #1: Posted by tintinb on April 17th, 2013 7:36 PM

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Basically, your HP Deskjet 3050A encounters an alignmen error because the ink cartridges may not be properly installed. Try to fix this issue by removing the ink cartridges and install again according to the instructions on the setup guide.

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Reference Guide - Page 2

... ePrint is connected. Control panel 7 XXXXXXXXXX PRINT SCAN COPY English 1 Back: Returns to the previous screen. 2 Cancel: Stops the current operation, restores default settings. 3 Setup: Opens the Setup menu where you to send images or documents through an email address to the printer. 7 Selection buttons: Use buttons to select menu items on the...

Reference Guide - Page 3

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Reference Guide - Page 4

...in the initialization process, which prepares the device and cartridges for your HP Deskjet Get quicker service and support alerts by HP...software installation, click Start > All Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series > Help. All other product information can be ...ink is left in the cartridge after it is automatically installed during printer software installation. For more information...

Reference Guide - Page 5

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Reference Guide - Page 7

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User Guide - Page 3

... estimated ink levels...27 Order ink supplies...27 Replace the cartridges...28 Use single-cartridge mode...30 Cartridge warranty information...30 8 Connectivity Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS - Contents 1 How Do I?...3 2 Get to know the HP All-in-One Printer parts...5 Control panel features...6 Wireless Settings...6 Status Lights...7 Auto Power-Off ...8 3 Print Print photos...9 Print documents...

User Guide - Page 5

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User Guide - Page 7

2 Get to know the HP All-in-One • Printer parts • Control panel features • Wireless Settings • Status Lights • Auto Power-Off Printer parts 1 Input tray 2 Paper-width guide for the input tray 3 Control panel 4 Cartridge door 5 Output tray 6 Output tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender) 7 Cartridges Get to know the HP All-in-One 5

User Guide - Page 8

... menu where you do I? How do not have a wireless connection , the display screen shows that it is either in -One From the Wireless Menu, select Print Reports. 3. Pressing button displays printer's email address and ePrint menu options. 7 On button Wireless Settings Press the Wireless button to view wireless status and menu options. •...

User Guide - Page 9

... Wireless Menu. 2. Press the Wireless button to a network. From the Wireless Menu, select Settings. 3. (continued) How do I? Establish a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) connection. Refer to default settings. 1. From the Settings menu, select Restore Defaults. 4. Turn wireless on printer display. settings, see Connect a new printer. 2. From the Wireless On/Off menu select On or Off...

User Guide - Page 10

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User Guide - Page 12

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User Guide - Page 13

...the HP cartridges should be functioning properly with sufficient ink, the paper should be loaded correctly, and the product should be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or ...Preferences. 7. Click the button that you want to format text for print success 11 Do not use shiny or embossed envelopes or envelopes that have the appropriate settings...

User Guide - Page 14

.... NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of paper (not just one page). Printer settings tips • On the Paper/Quality tab of the pages that paper loaded in the ... screen, press the Back button until you can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series Notes • Genuine HP ink cartridges ...

User Guide - Page 29

...cartridges • Use single-cartridge mode • Cartridge warranty information Check the estimated ink levels You can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series > HP Deskjet 3050A... inaccurate or unavailable. From the Control Panel home screen, which prepares the product and cartridges for planning purposes only. NOTE: You can easily...

User Guide - Page 32

... All-in-One operates in single-cartridge mode, a message is used in YYYY/MM/DD format, may be found on screen. This warranty does not cover HP ink products that the protective piece of warranty date has not been reached. The end of warranty date, in its designated HP printing device. Close cartridge door. 5. Align cartridges.

User Guide - Page 34

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User Guide - Page 35

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User Guide - Page 37

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User Guide - Page 41

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