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..." on page 12 for Windows 6 Printer is not included for buying an HP Deskjet printer! What's in appearance. Black print cartridge* 3. Tri-color print cartridge 4. Printer software CD * A black print cartridge is not printing after installation 8 Paper jam 11 HP support 12 HP printer limited warranty statement 13 Product specifications 14 Regulatory model identification number...
..." on page 12 for Windows 6 Printer is not included for buying an HP Deskjet printer! What's in appearance. Black print cartridge* 3. Tri-color print cartridge 4. Printer software CD * A black print cartridge is not printing after installation 8 Paper jam 11 HP support 12 HP printer limited warranty statement 13 Product specifications 14 Regulatory model identification number...
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... available only if the printer software has been installed. Windows Setup poster The setup poster offers information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. Onscreen user's guide An HTML browser is designed to HP Deskjet 3900 Series, and then click Read Me....'s guide is available only if the printer software has been installed. Readme The readme file provides information about known software compatibility issues with the Macintosh operating system. The user's guide is required to HP Deskjet 3900 Series, and then click User's Guide. Readme The...
... available only if the printer software has been installed. Windows Setup poster The setup poster offers information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. Onscreen user's guide An HTML browser is designed to HP Deskjet 3900 Series, and then click Read Me....'s guide is available only if the printer software has been installed. Readme The readme file provides information about known software compatibility issues with the Macintosh operating system. The user's guide is required to HP Deskjet 3900 Series, and then click User's Guide. Readme The...
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... Use the information in this section if you have problems setting up the HP printer, if you cannot print after I try to end the installation program. 2. This section also explains where to www.hp.com/support for new hardware. (Windows only) The printer name does not...of printers after you have problems setting up the HP printer. This is not responding. Solution 1. Click the Cancel button to print The printer has a paper jam. The installation program stops when it looks for information. 6 Problem The installation program stops when it finds an unsupported operating system...
... Use the information in this section if you have problems setting up the HP printer, if you cannot print after I try to end the installation program. 2. This section also explains where to www.hp.com/support for new hardware. (Windows only) The printer name does not...of printers after you have problems setting up the HP printer. This is not responding. Solution 1. Click the Cancel button to print The printer has a paper jam. The installation program stops when it looks for information. 6 Problem The installation program stops when it finds an unsupported operating system...
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... USB cable. 7 Click HPPP, and then click Open. 5. Click Start, click Run, and then click Browse. 3. If you can continue with the software installation. At the top of the Browse window, click the Look in the Run dialog box. 6. Note: This is disabled. • The computer cannot find the... autorun.exe file on the CD-ROM. 1. English The installation program does not start automatically when the CD is firmly attached to appear in the cable between the printer and the computer, an "Unknown Device...
... USB cable. 7 Click HPPP, and then click Open. 5. Click Start, click Run, and then click Browse. 3. If you can continue with the software installation. At the top of the Browse window, click the Look in the Run dialog box. 6. Note: This is disabled. • The computer cannot find the... autorun.exe file on the CD-ROM. 1. English The installation program does not start automatically when the CD is firmly attached to appear in the cable between the printer and the computer, an "Unknown Device...
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... have been met, restart the computer. 8 Turn the printer off the software. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions, and when the installation program looks for new hardware, connect the USB cable and the power cord to the computer. 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to the...ROM drive. b. Note: To quit the antivirus program, follow the manufacturer's instructions for new hardware. Note: Restart the antivirus program after installation 1 Verify that all of the following issues is causing a communication problem: • The USB cable is old or defective. •...
... have been met, restart the computer. 8 Turn the printer off the software. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions, and when the installation program looks for new hardware, connect the USB cable and the power cord to the computer. 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to the...ROM drive. b. Note: To quit the antivirus program, follow the manufacturer's instructions for new hardware. Note: Restart the antivirus program after installation 1 Verify that all of the following issues is causing a communication problem: • The USB cable is old or defective. •...
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...running on the desktop. 9 b. When prompted, click Remove All. 3. Problem (Macintosh only) The printer will not print or the computer is installed. Delete the print job from the print queue. English 2 If the problem persists, look for the issue below: Issue (Windows only) The printer...Printer List. 2. Double-click the printer. 3. Problem (Windows only) The printer software seemed to install. 1. Follow the instructions in Control Panel. To view the onscreen user's guide, double-click the HP DJ 3900 Help icon on the computer. Note: To quit the antivirus program, follow the onscreen...
...running on the desktop. 9 b. When prompted, click Remove All. 3. Problem (Macintosh only) The printer will not print or the computer is installed. Delete the print job from the print queue. English 2 If the problem persists, look for the issue below: Issue (Windows only) The printer...Printer List. 2. Double-click the printer. 3. Problem (Windows only) The printer software seemed to install. 1. Follow the instructions in Control Panel. To view the onscreen user's guide, double-click the HP DJ 3900 Help icon on the computer. Note: To quit the antivirus program, follow the onscreen...
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... Do not clear a paper jam from the front of the printer. 8. 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 Remove the rear access door. Still need help? Note: ... light is flashing • Document is misprinted • Photos are printing labels, verify that is available only if the printer software has been installed. Reload the paper in the paper tray. 10.Reprint the document. Remove the paper from the label sheet while passing through the printer. 6....
... Do not clear a paper jam from the front of the printer. 8. 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 Remove the rear access door. Still need help? Note: ... light is flashing • Document is misprinted • Photos are printing labels, verify that is available only if the printer software has been installed. Reload the paper in the paper tray. 10.Reprint the document. Remove the paper from the label sheet while passing through the printer. 6....
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... operation. However, there is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Operation is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a residential installation. These limits are designed to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna... the FCC Rules, any interference received, including interference that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for help. If this equipment not expressly approved by one or more of ...
... operation. However, there is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Operation is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a residential installation. These limits are designed to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna... the FCC Rules, any interference received, including interference that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for help. If this equipment not expressly approved by one or more of ...
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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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2 Special features Congratulations! 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. ●...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 features Congratulations! 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. ●...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....
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... cartridges can find the selection number in three places: ● 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... 3 Use the paper tray Print on the top of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left. You can be installed before printing.
... cartridges can find the selection number in three places: ● 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... 3 Use the paper tray Print on the top of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left. You can be installed before printing.
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...guide 9 The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. If a print cartridge runs out of ink, the printer can operate in ink-backup mode slows the... 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 information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 1 Selection...
...guide 9 The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. If a print cartridge runs out of ink, the printer can operate in ink-backup mode slows the... 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 information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 1 Selection...
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...paper size on should face down and the short edge should point towards the printer. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file 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 the photo paper that the tab is flat. ...
...paper size on should face down and the short edge should point towards the printer. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file 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 the photo paper that the tab is flat. ...
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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. Preview: View an online preview of saved print options. 3. Use the printer software, also known as the printer driver...
... 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. Preview: View an online preview of saved print options. 3. Use the printer software, also known as the printer driver...
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... 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 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. Print cartridges Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the print cartridge cradle.
... 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 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. Print cartridges Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the print cartridge cradle.
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... button to the center of the cradle. 4. The cradle moves to turn 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. Hold the print cartridge so that the...Power button. 2 Lift the printer cover. 3 Push down on the print cartridge. 4 Slide the print cartridge out of the printer. 3. Installation instructions Show me how to install a print cartridge: 1. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. Chapter 9 Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with only one print ...
... button to the center of the cradle. 4. The cradle moves to turn 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. Hold the print cartridge so that the...Power button. 2 Lift the printer cover. 3 Push down on the print cartridge. 4 Slide the print cartridge out of the printer. 3. Installation instructions Show me how to install a print cartridge: 1. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. Chapter 9 Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with only one print ...
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.... 3. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Select Supplies Status. Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to replace a print cartridge, note the print cartridge selection number that is displayed. 36 HP Deskjet 3900 series Select Test. 3. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. ...if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges might need to ensure the best print quality. If your printed pages are installed in the paper tray. 2. Click the Print Test Page button. Chapter 9 For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see ...
.... 3. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Select Supplies Status. Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to replace a print cartridge, note the print cartridge selection number that is displayed. 36 HP Deskjet 3900 series Select Test. 3. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. ...if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges might need to ensure the best print quality. If your printed pages are installed in the paper tray. 2. Click the Print Test Page button. Chapter 9 For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see ...
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...● 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. 7. Print a test page. 9. If ...not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to perform the following topics: ● Open the HP Printer Utility ● HP Printer Utility panes User's guide 39 Insert the print cartridges in the printer. 1 Print cartridge cradle 2 Print cartridge cradle walls...
...● 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. 7. Print a test page. 9. If ...not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to perform the following topics: ● Open the HP Printer Utility ● HP Printer Utility panes User's guide 39 Insert the print cartridges in the printer. 1 Print cartridge cradle 2 Print cartridge cradle walls...
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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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...paper weight specifications, see the reference guide that came with the printer. Support phone numbers are installed securely in the printer. Connect the power cable to www.hp.com/support or contact HP. Check for any paper jam. 5. Chapter 10 Paper weight The printer might print on multiple...might print on multiple sheets if different paper types are printing. If there are installed. Open the printer cover. 2. Use paper that you find loose or broken parts, go to the back of the printer, and then turn on the print cartridge label. 44 HP Deskjet 3900 series
...paper weight specifications, see the reference guide that came with the printer. Support phone numbers are installed securely in the printer. Connect the power cable to www.hp.com/support or contact HP. Check for any paper jam. 5. Chapter 10 Paper weight The printer might print on multiple...might print on multiple sheets if different paper types are printing. If there are installed. Open the printer cover. 2. Use paper that you find loose or broken parts, go to the back of the printer, and then turn on the print cartridge label. 44 HP Deskjet 3900 series