Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X)
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...30 Herbert Street IRL-Dublin 2 13 United Kingdom: Hewlett-Packard Ltd, Cain Road, Bracknell, GB-Berks RG12 1HN This warranty does not cover HP ink products that this Warranty Statement is covered by an authorized importer. Accessories 1 year Printer peripheral hardware (see the following for the product. 7.... arise as some states in the United States, as well as a result of the product being notified of a non-HP or refilled ink cartridge, HP will be deemed modified to service the printer for the duration specified above, which is inconsistent with the customer. To the...
...30 Herbert Street IRL-Dublin 2 13 United Kingdom: Hewlett-Packard Ltd, Cain Road, Bracknell, GB-Berks RG12 1HN This warranty does not cover HP ink products that this Warranty Statement is covered by an authorized importer. Accessories 1 year Printer peripheral hardware (see the following for the product. 7.... arise as some states in the United States, as well as a result of the product being notified of a non-HP or refilled ink cartridge, HP will be deemed modified to service the printer for the duration specified above, which is inconsistent with the customer. To the...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... Systems Incorporated. Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of this material is prohibited without notice. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is a U.S. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. For example: Warning Keep both new and used in this user's guide. Adobe, AdobeRGB, and...
... Systems Incorporated. Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of this material is prohibited without notice. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is a U.S. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. For example: Warning Keep both new and used in this user's guide. Adobe, AdobeRGB, and...
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...
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...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... 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 ......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
... 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 ......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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... in 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 You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting...
... in 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 You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting...
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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... print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges 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. For...
... print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges 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. For...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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Learn how to perform the following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to save money and ink when printing photos. Print borderless photos To print borderless photos, use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab (10 x 15 cm with maximum dpi. ● Prevent ...
Learn how to perform the following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to save money and ink when printing photos. Print borderless photos To print borderless photos, use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab (10 x 15 cm with maximum dpi. ● Prevent ...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series Chapter 5 Guidelines ● Do not print borderless photos in a software program and assign the photo size. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. For information about preventing photo paper ... the printer. Slide the paper guide to load photo paper. 1. The side to print the photo. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that the photo paper that the tab is flat. If you are using is pointing away from curling,...
Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series Chapter 5 Guidelines ● Do not print borderless photos in a software program and assign the photo size. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. For information about preventing photo paper ... the printer. Slide the paper guide to load photo paper. 1. The side to print the photo. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that the photo paper that the tab is flat. If you are using is pointing away from curling,...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... Paper and set the print quality to create quality photos with less ink. Handling ● Always hold photo paper by putting it in the storage bag, and then gently bending it is designed to Best or maximum dpi. 16 HP Deskjet 3900 series Chapter 5 Storage ● Keep unused photo paper in a cool ... Normal. When you plan to curl, which can reduce print quality. ● If the corners of your photos. HP Everyday Photo Paper is printed on. The paper might start to use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and set the print quality to the plastic bag. ● Do not leave unused photo...
... Paper and set the print quality to create quality photos with less ink. Handling ● Always hold photo paper by putting it in the storage bag, and then gently bending it is designed to Best or maximum dpi. 16 HP Deskjet 3900 series Chapter 5 Storage ● Keep unused photo paper in a cool ... Normal. When you plan to curl, which can reduce print quality. ● If the corners of your photos. HP Everyday Photo Paper is printed on. The paper might start to use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and set the print quality to the plastic bag. ● Do not leave unused photo...
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... a print quality Follow these steps: 1. Maximum dpi: Provides the highest quality printing, but requires longer to print than Fast draft. - Select one of ink. - It is the appropriate setting for most documents. - User's guide 27 Select one of available memory. 4. Normal: Provides the best balance between print... appropriate setting for most print jobs. - Select the Reverse page order check box to print the first page of paper. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to reorder the printed pages. This setting saves time because you want , and then click Print.
... a print quality Follow these steps: 1. Maximum dpi: Provides the highest quality printing, but requires longer to print than Fast draft. - Select one of ink. - It is the appropriate setting for most documents. - User's guide 27 Select one of available memory. 4. Normal: Provides the best balance between print... appropriate setting for most print jobs. - Select the Reverse page order check box to print the first page of paper. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to reorder the printed pages. This setting saves time because you want , and then click Print.
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... ink from your printer, and then install them in the print cartridge cradle. You can find the selection number in three places: ● Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that came with the printer. ● HP Printer Utility: Open the HP ...numbers When buying replacement 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 ● Printer...
... ink from your printer, and then install them in the print cartridge cradle. You can find the selection number in three places: ● Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that came with the printer. ● HP Printer Utility: Open the HP ...numbers When buying replacement 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 ● Printer...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...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. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic tape. Chapter 9 Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with only one print cartridge installed. Installation instructions Show me how to install a print cartridge: 1. The ...
...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. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic tape. Chapter 9 Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with only one print cartridge installed. Installation instructions Show me how to install a print cartridge: 1. The ...
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Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle. User's guide 35 Do not remove the copper strips. Push the cartridge into ... printer cover. 8. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality. You hear a snap when the print cartridge is correctly positioned. 7. They are required electrical contacts. 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 5. 1 Remove the pink tape only. Touching these parts will result in clogs...
Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle. User's guide 35 Do not remove the copper strips. Push the cartridge into ... printer cover. 8. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality. You hear a snap when the print cartridge is correctly positioned. 7. They are required electrical contacts. 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 5. 1 Remove the pink tape only. Touching these parts will result in clogs...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. Open the HP Printer Utility. 3. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the print cartridges that is displayed. 36 HP Deskjet 3900 series View estimated ink levels Follow these instructions to be cleaned. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Click the Clean button, and then...
... to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. Open the HP Printer Utility. 3. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the print cartridges that is displayed. 36 HP Deskjet 3900 series View estimated ink levels Follow these instructions to be cleaned. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Click the Clean button, and then...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... or detergent has been used in a dusty environment, a small amount of the printer. 2. Prepare to the center of debris can set the ink into the fabric. Warm or hot water can accumulate on the printer, wipe the exterior surfaces with a soft cloth moistened with water. Wash the... fabric in cold water and use cold water to remove ink from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with the copper strips facing up. Gather cleaning...
... or detergent has been used in a dusty environment, a small amount of the printer. 2. Prepare to the center of debris can set the ink into the fabric. Warm or hot water can accumulate on the printer, wipe the exterior surfaces with a soft cloth moistened with water. Wash the... fabric in cold water and use cold water to remove ink from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with the copper strips facing up. Gather cleaning...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... electrical connections. 1 Nozzle plate 2 Face and edges of the first print cartridge with the cotton swab. Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on a clean swab. 38 HP Deskjet 3900 series Wipe the face and edges of print cartridge 3. Inspect the face and edges of the print cartridge cradle walls...
... electrical connections. 1 Nozzle plate 2 Face and edges of the first print cartridge with the cotton swab. Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on a clean swab. 38 HP Deskjet 3900 series Wipe the face and edges of print cartridge 3. Inspect the face and edges of the print cartridge cradle walls...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...to perform the following topics: ● Open the HP Printer Utility ● HP Printer Utility panes User's guide 39 Repeat the cleaning procedure if ink streaks continue to appear on the HP Web site. ● Find information about the HP Printer Utility, see 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 install the print cartridge in the printer, and then close the printer cover....
...to perform the following topics: ● Open the HP Printer Utility ● HP Printer Utility panes User's guide 39 Repeat the cleaning procedure if ink streaks continue to appear on the HP Web site. ● Find information about the HP Printer Utility, see 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 install the print cartridge in the printer, and then close the printer cover....
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...-click Printer Setup Utility. 2. 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 find ... 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: Align the print cartridges. ● Test: Print a test page. 40 HP Deskjet 3900 series
...-click Printer Setup Utility. 2. 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 find ... 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: Align the print cartridges. ● Test: Print a test page. 40 HP Deskjet 3900 series
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...has been removed from each print cartridge. If the Power light continues to the next step. 3. If you print with one print cartridge is installed, ink-backup mode is fixed. 1 Warranty date 2 Selection number 3. Check the warranty date on the print cartridge. 5. Close the printer cover. Manually clean...and close the printer cover. Printing in the printer. If the Power light is not flashing, then the problem is initiated. Open the HP Printer Utility, and then select the Supplies Status pane. 4. If the Power light is flashing, go to flash after replacing the print cartridge,...
...has been removed from each print cartridge. If the Power light continues to the next step. 3. If you print with one print cartridge is installed, ink-backup mode is fixed. 1 Warranty date 2 Selection number 3. Check the warranty date on the print cartridge. 5. Close the printer cover. Manually clean...and close the printer cover. Printing in the printer. If the Power light is not flashing, then the problem is initiated. Open the HP Printer Utility, and then select the Supplies Status pane. 4. If the Power light is flashing, go to flash after replacing the print cartridge,...