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... the following information about your printer. Tri-color print cartridge 4. This reference guide 8. Printer software CD * A black print cartridge is not required to an HP dealer or contact HP Support. What's in appearance. English The HP Deskjet 3900 series printer Thank you for some printer models. ...for additional items that might vary in this guide? Black print cartridge* 3. Setup posters (Windows® and Macintosh) 7. Power supply** 5. It is not included for buying an HP Deskjet printer! HP Deskjet 3900 series printer 2. If any of these items are missing ...
... the following information about your printer. Tri-color print cartridge 4. This reference guide 8. Printer software CD * A black print cartridge is not required to an HP dealer or contact HP Support. What's in appearance. English The HP Deskjet 3900 series printer Thank you for some printer models. ...for additional items that might vary in this guide? Black print cartridge* 3. Setup posters (Windows® and Macintosh) 7. Power supply** 5. It is not included for buying an HP Deskjet printer! HP Deskjet 3900 series printer 2. If any of these items are missing ...
Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X)
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...button stays lit when the printer is printing or ready to turn the printer on and off . For information about replacing or maintaining print cartridges, see the onscreen user's guide. Power button and light The Power button turns the printer on and off can be used with the ... cause printer failure. See "Finding information" on page 3 for information about how to turn the printer on and off. This printer and its replacement cartridges are sold in this section, see the onscreen user's guide. 5 Using a power strip, a surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to view the user...
...button stays lit when the printer is printing or ready to turn the printer on and off . For information about replacing or maintaining print cartridges, see the onscreen user's guide. Power button and light The Power button turns the printer on and off can be used with the ... cause printer failure. See "Finding information" on page 3 for information about how to turn the printer on and off. This printer and its replacement cartridges are sold in this section, see the onscreen user's guide. 5 Using a power strip, a surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to view the user...
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... antivirus program, follow the manufacturer's instructions for new hardware. Note: Restart the antivirus program after installation 1 Verify that the printer is on . The print cartridges are running . • Another device, such as a scanner, is inserted" on the computer. Reinstall the printer software: a. If the installation program does not start automatically...
... antivirus program, follow the manufacturer's instructions for new hardware. Note: Restart the antivirus program after installation 1 Verify that the printer is on . The print cartridges are running . • Another device, such as a scanner, is inserted" on the computer. Reinstall the printer software: a. If the installation program does not start automatically...
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... a. d. However, if printer failure or damage is attributable to the use of a non-HP or refilled ink cartridge, HP will find below the name and address of the HP entity responsible for the particular failure or damage. 5. Any replacement product may be deemed modified to...Grant the customer additional warranty rights, specify the duration of implied warranties which duration begins on the cartridge has been reached, whichever occurs first. Hewlett-Packard (HP) warrants to HP. 8. HP does not warrant that have additional statutory rights against the seller based on the duration of a...
... a. d. However, if printer failure or damage is attributable to the use of a non-HP or refilled ink cartridge, HP will find below the name and address of the HP entity responsible for the particular failure or damage. 5. Any replacement product may be deemed modified to...Grant the customer additional warranty rights, specify the duration of implied warranties which duration begins on the cartridge has been reached, whichever occurs first. Hewlett-Packard (HP) warrants to HP. 8. HP does not warrant that have additional statutory rights against the seller based on the duration of a...
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...condensing Shipping temperature range Temperature: -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F) Humidity: 5 to 90% RH non-condensing Power requirements HP Deskjet 3930-3949 series Power module 0957-2118 0957-2119 Input voltage 200 to 240 Vac (± 10%) 100 to 240 Vac (± 10%) Input frequency...system requirements Operating Processor system RAM Hard disk space Windows 98SE, 2000, Me Windows XP 233 Mhz Pentium II, Celeron or other supported print cartridges could result in FastDraft mode* Black text: Up to 16 pages per minute (ppm) Mixed text with color graphics: Up to 50 14 ...
...condensing Shipping temperature range Temperature: -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F) Humidity: 5 to 90% RH non-condensing Power requirements HP Deskjet 3930-3949 series Power module 0957-2118 0957-2119 Input voltage 200 to 240 Vac (± 10%) 100 to 240 Vac (± 10%) Input frequency...system requirements Operating Processor system RAM Hard disk space Windows 98SE, 2000, Me Windows XP 233 Mhz Pentium II, Celeron or other supported print cartridges could result in FastDraft mode* Black text: Up to 16 pages per minute (ppm) Mixed text with color graphics: Up to 50 14 ...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of this document is subject to as the HP printer or printer. and other equipment. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is a U.S. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. HP shall not be construed as allowed under copyright laws. Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development...
... reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of this document is subject to as the HP printer or printer. and other equipment. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is a U.S. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. HP shall not be construed as allowed under copyright laws. Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...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...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
...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...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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... 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 not print correctly 46 Print quality is poor... 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
... 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 not print correctly 46 Print quality is poor... 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
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... ink-backup mode to continue printing with one print cartridge 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...
... ink-backup mode to continue printing with one print cartridge 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...
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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
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...: ● Selection number label: Look at the label 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. Chapter 3 Use the paper tray Print on different...
...: ● Selection number label: Look at the label 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. Chapter 3 Use the paper tray Print on different...
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... ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. If a print cartridge runs out 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...
... ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. If a print cartridge runs out 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...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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.... 3. Ensure that the size corresponds to print the photo. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that the photo paper that the tab is flat. Slide the...Place the photo paper in a software program and assign the photo size. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the right side of photo paper. The...and the short edge should point towards the printer. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series If you are using is pointing away from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions...
.... 3. Ensure that the size corresponds to print the photo. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that the photo paper that the tab is flat. Slide the...Place the photo paper in a software program and assign the photo size. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the right side of photo paper. The...and the short edge should point towards the printer. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series If you are using is pointing away from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions...
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...Smoothing: Soften an image. Maximum dpi The maximum dpi print quality setting offers 4800 x 1200 optimized dots per inch (dpi) printing. Note Use an HP premium photo paper when printing in the maximum dpi mode to sharpen details in the photo. In the Paper Type pull-down menu, click Maximum... dpi. 5. The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is selected in the printer software, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Click Auto to allow the printer software to 4800 x 1200...
...Smoothing: Soften an image. Maximum dpi The maximum dpi print quality setting offers 4800 x 1200 optimized dots per inch (dpi) printing. Note Use an HP premium photo paper when printing in the maximum dpi mode to sharpen details in the photo. In the Paper Type pull-down menu, click Maximum... dpi. 5. The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is selected in the printer software, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Click Auto to allow the printer software to 4800 x 1200...
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... estimated ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● Remove ink from 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 ● Printer documentation: For a list of the print...
... estimated ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● Remove ink from 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 ● Printer documentation: For a list of the print...
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... to install a print cartridge: 1. 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 Hold the print cartridge so that the copper ...strip is on the print cartridge. 4 Slide the print cartridge out of the printer. 3. Chapter 9 Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with only...
... to install a print cartridge: 1. 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 Hold the print cartridge so that the copper ...strip is on the print cartridge. 4 Slide the print cartridge out of the printer. 3. Chapter 9 Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with only...
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... result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Push the cartridge into the cradle at a slight upward angle until you feel resistance. 6. Close the printer cover. 8. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality. You hear a snap when the print cartridge is correctly positioned. 7. 1 Remove the pink tape only. Slide the print...
... result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Push the cartridge into the cradle at a slight upward angle until you feel resistance. 6. Close the printer cover. 8. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality. You hear a snap when the print cartridge is correctly positioned. 7. 1 Remove the pink tape only. Slide the print...
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... to be cleaned. Select Align. 4. Click the Print Test Page button. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that is displayed. 36 HP Deskjet 3900 series Click the Clean button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. If...
... to be cleaned. Select Align. 4. Click the Print Test Page button. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that is displayed. 36 HP Deskjet 3900 series Click the Clean button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. If...
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... the printer body Because the printer ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist, ink smudges will need the following items to clean the print cartridges. ● Distilled water (tap water can contain contaminants that can set the ink into the fabric. To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from... Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with water. ● Do not lubricate the support rod that will not stick to the print cartridge Be careful not to slide back and forth. If a household cleaner or detergent has been used in a dusty environment, a small amount of the printer. 2....
... the printer body Because the printer ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist, ink smudges will need the following items to clean the print cartridges. ● Distilled water (tap water can contain contaminants that can set the ink into the fabric. To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from... Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with water. ● Do not lubricate the support rod that will not stick to the print cartridge Be careful not to slide back and forth. If a household cleaner or detergent has been used in a dusty environment, a small amount of the printer. 2....
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...cotton swab. Inspect the face and edges of the print cartridge cradle walls with distilled water and squeeze any excess water from the swab. 2. Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on a clean swab. 38 HP Deskjet 3900 series Repeat steps 1 and 2 if fibers are ...still present. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for fibers. Caution Do not wipe the nozzle plate. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with clean, moistened cotton swabs. Chapter 9 Caution Do not leave the print cartridges outside the printer ...
...cotton swab. Inspect the face and edges of the print cartridge cradle walls with distilled water and squeeze any excess water from the swab. 2. Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on a clean swab. 38 HP Deskjet 3900 series Repeat steps 1 and 2 if fibers are ...still present. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for fibers. Caution Do not wipe the nozzle plate. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with clean, moistened cotton swabs. Chapter 9 Caution Do not leave the print cartridges outside the printer ...