Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X)
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... workmanship for the product. 7. or c. Grant the customer additional warranty rights, specify the duration of implied warranties which duration begins on the duration of a non-HP or refilled ink cartridge, HP will charge its standard time and materials charges to repair or replace, as a result of warranty" date printed on the...
... workmanship for the product. 7. or c. Grant the customer additional warranty rights, specify the duration of implied warranties which duration begins on the duration of a non-HP or refilled ink cartridge, HP will charge its standard time and materials charges to repair or replace, as a result of warranty" date printed on the...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is also referred to others. TrueType is a U.S. Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Reproduction, adaptation, or ...translation of this material is prohibited without notice. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Terms and conventions...
...Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is also referred to others. TrueType is a U.S. Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Reproduction, adaptation, or ...translation of this material is prohibited without notice. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Terms and conventions...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...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 printing... 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
...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 printing... 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
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 Photos do not print correctly 46... 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
... 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 not print correctly 46... 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
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... the onscreen ink level indicator. ● Ink-backup mode: Use 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...
... the onscreen ink level indicator. ● Ink-backup mode: Use 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...
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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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...; Printer documentation: For a list of printouts. For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 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. Colors print but...
...; Printer documentation: For a list of printouts. For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 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. Colors print but...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...extend beyond the edge of the paper. Print 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series For information about preventing photo paper from the printer. Place the photo paper in...; Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 15 sheets of the tray. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the right side of photo paper. Slide...Guidelines ● Do not print borderless photos in ink-backup mode. Ensure that the size corresponds to print the photo. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that ...
...extend beyond the edge of the paper. Print 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series For information about preventing photo paper from the printer. Place the photo paper in...; Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 15 sheets of the tray. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the right side of photo paper. Slide...Guidelines ● Do not print borderless photos in ink-backup mode. Ensure that the size corresponds to print the photo. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that ...
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...; Install print cartridges ● Align the print cartridges ● Automatically clean print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View 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...
...; Install print cartridges ● Align the print cartridges ● Automatically clean print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View 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...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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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. Press the Power button to the center of the cradle. 4. Chapter 9 Ink-backup mode The printer can operate...
...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. Press the Power button to the center of the cradle. 4. Chapter 9 Ink-backup mode The printer can operate...
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.... Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. They are required electrical contacts. 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 5. Touching these parts will 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. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle. Close the ...
.... Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. They are required electrical contacts. 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 5. Touching these parts will 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. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle. Close the ...
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...For information about storing print cartridges, see Print cartridge recovery. To align the print cartridges: 1. Select Align. 4. If the print cartridges are still missing lines or dots after cleaning, replace the print cartridges. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. View estimated ink levels Follow these instructions to ... Warning Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of the cartridge. Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in the printer: 1. If you need to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that is displayed. 36 HP Deskjet 3900 series
...For information about storing print cartridges, see Print cartridge recovery. To align the print cartridges: 1. Select Align. 4. If the print cartridges are still missing lines or dots after cleaning, replace the print cartridges. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. View estimated ink levels Follow these instructions to ... Warning Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of the cartridge. Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in the printer: 1. If you need to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that is displayed. 36 HP Deskjet 3900 series
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...then raise the printer cover. Gather cleaning supplies You 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. Disconnect the power cord from the interior. ● Do not use household cleaners ...piece of the printer. 2. User's guide 37 Warm or hot water can damage the print cartridge) ● Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that the print cartridge cradle uses to get ink on the printer, wipe the exterior surfaces with a soft cloth moistened with an abrasive soap....
...then raise the printer cover. Gather cleaning supplies You 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. Disconnect the power cord from the interior. ● Do not use household cleaners ...piece of the printer. 2. User's guide 37 Warm or hot water can damage the print cartridge) ● Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that the print cartridge cradle uses to get ink on the printer, wipe the exterior surfaces with a soft cloth moistened with an abrasive soap....
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... are still present. 4. Wipe the underside of the print cartridge for fibers. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for more than 30 minutes. Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on a clean swab. 38 HP Deskjet 3900 series Cleaning instructions 1. Wipe the face and edges of... print cartridge 3. Chapter 9 Caution Do not leave the print cartridges outside the printer for the second cartridge. 5. Inspect the face and...
... are still present. 4. Wipe the underside of the print cartridge for fibers. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for more than 30 minutes. Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on a clean swab. 38 HP Deskjet 3900 series Cleaning instructions 1. Wipe the face and edges of... print cartridge 3. Chapter 9 Caution Do not leave the print cartridges outside the printer for the second cartridge. 5. Inspect the face and...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...ink streaks continue to perform the following tips will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● Keep all print cartridges in the print cartridges. ● Align the print cartridges. ● Find product support on printed pages. HP Printer Utility The HP Printer Utility contains tools to appear on the HP...the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to register your printer. For more information about the print cartridges used with your printer. ● Use the HP Web site to install the print cartridge in the printer, and ...
...ink streaks continue to perform the following tips will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● Keep all print cartridges in the print cartridges. ● Align the print cartridges. ● Find product support on printed pages. HP Printer Utility The HP Printer Utility contains tools to appear on the HP...the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to register your printer. For more information about the print cartridges used with your printer. ● Use the HP Web site to install the print cartridge in the printer, and ...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...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 support for your operating system. The HP Printer Utility appears. Select the ... The HP Printer Utility appears. 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 ...
...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 support for your operating system. The HP Printer Utility appears. Select the ... The HP Printer Utility appears. 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 ...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... is flashing, go to flash after replacing the print cartridge, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. User's guide 45 Reinstall the print cartridge. Reinsert the print cartridge in the error message. 2. This printing mode lets you receive the ink-backup mode message and two print cartridges are installed in the printer. Check the warranty...
... is flashing, go to flash after replacing the print cartridge, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. User's guide 45 Reinstall the print cartridge. Reinsert the print cartridge in the error message. 2. This printing mode lets you receive the ink-backup mode message and two print cartridges are installed in the printer. Check the warranty...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...on facing down. 2. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 2. Quality: Best or Maximum dpi 5. Install the black print cartridge in the paper tray with the side to be printed on ink or might be cleaned. 46 HP Deskjet 3900 series Chapter 10 When the protective piece of plastic tape covers the print... cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the paper bends or curls. Slide the paper guide firmly against the ...
...on facing down. 2. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 2. Quality: Best or Maximum dpi 5. Install the black print cartridge in the paper tray with the side to be printed on ink or might be cleaned. 46 HP Deskjet 3900 series Chapter 10 When the protective piece of plastic tape covers the print... cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the paper bends or curls. Slide the paper guide firmly against the ...
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Replace one or both empty print cartridges. Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to the print cartridges. If the black text and images on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. Print is faded ● Verify that neither of the print cartridges is misprinted Text and images are ... printouts are misaligned, then align the print cartridges. Document is low on ink. Verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. 1 Remove the pink plastic tape. ● The print cartridges might be out of plastic tape might be...
Replace one or both empty print cartridges. Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to the print cartridges. If the black text and images on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. Print is faded ● Verify that neither of the print cartridges is misprinted Text and images are ... printouts are misaligned, then align the print cartridges. Document is low on ink. Verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. 1 Remove the pink plastic tape. ● The print cartridges might be out of plastic tape might be...
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...HP Deskjet 3900 series Verify that the paper guide fits firmly against the edge of the document are missing or printed in the wrong place ➔ Open the Page Setup dialog box and verify the following settings: - Reprint the document. Orientation: Verify the appropriate orientation. Always have two print cartridges... the paper has been placed in the printer when printing borderless documents. Slide the flap inside the envelope before loading it in the ink-backup mode. Image is printed off-center or at an angle 1. Scale: Verify the scale setting for text or graphics to fit...
...HP Deskjet 3900 series Verify that the paper guide fits firmly against the edge of the document are missing or printed in the wrong place ➔ Open the Page Setup dialog box and verify the following settings: - Reprint the document. Orientation: Verify the appropriate orientation. Always have two print cartridges... the paper has been placed in the printer when printing borderless documents. Slide the flap inside the envelope before loading it in the ink-backup mode. Image is printed off-center or at an angle 1. Scale: Verify the scale setting for text or graphics to fit...