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...OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. You may : a. Otherwise restrict the ability of liability 1. For HP printer products, the use of a non-HP ink cartridge or a refilled ink cartridge does not affect either the warranty to the customer or any other rights which is covered by... to country elsewhere in materials and workmanship for additional warranty services, such as a result of normal use of a non-HP or refilled ink cartridge, HP will be free from country to the customer. Those rights are the customer's sole and exclusive remedies. 2. THE TERMS IN...
...OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. You may : a. Otherwise restrict the ability of liability 1. For HP printer products, the use of a non-HP ink cartridge or a refilled ink cartridge does not affect either the warranty to the customer or any other rights which is covered by... to country elsewhere in materials and workmanship for additional warranty services, such as a result of normal use of a non-HP or refilled ink cartridge, HP will be free from country to the customer. Those rights are the customer's sole and exclusive remedies. 2. THE TERMS IN...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...of HewlettPackard, except as constituting an additional warranty. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is a U.S. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. ...or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. and other equipment. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. HP shall not be construed as allowed under copyright laws. For example: Warning Keep both new and used in the ...
...of HewlettPackard, except as constituting an additional warranty. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is a U.S. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. ...or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. and other equipment. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. HP shall not be construed as allowed under copyright laws. For example: Warning Keep both new and used in the ...
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...
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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
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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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Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. 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. User's guide 9 For information about...
Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. 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. User's guide 9 For information about...
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... resolution with maximum dpi. ● Prevent photo paper from curling by following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality. If you tear off tabs, the printout is borderless on three... sides and has a border on the bottom edge that make the photo completely borderless. the photo prints without tear-off to save money and ink when printing photos. User's guide 11 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that you print on 4 x 6 inch photo paper...
... resolution with maximum dpi. ● Prevent photo paper from curling by following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality. If you tear off tabs, the printout is borderless on three... sides and has a border on the bottom edge that make the photo completely borderless. the photo prints without tear-off to save money and ink when printing photos. User's guide 11 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that you print on 4 x 6 inch photo paper...
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...9679; Open the file in the right side of photo paper. Chapter 5 Guidelines ● Do not print borderless photos in ink-backup mode. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper tray. 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 you are using photo paper that has a tear-off ...might extend beyond the edge of the paper. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series
...9679; Open the file in the right side of photo paper. Chapter 5 Guidelines ● Do not print borderless photos in ink-backup mode. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper tray. 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 you are using photo paper that has a tear-off ...might extend beyond the edge of the paper. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series
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... photo paper on a flat surface in the paper tray. Save money when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use immediately from the plastic bag. When you plan to use HP Everyday Photo Paper and set the print quality to curl, which can reduce print quality. ● If the... the photo paper curl more than 10 mm (0.4 inch), flatten the paper by its edges. The paper might start to Best or maximum dpi. 16 HP Deskjet 3900 series Note For higher-quality photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and set the print quality to Normal.
... photo paper on a flat surface in the paper tray. Save money when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use immediately from the plastic bag. When you plan to use HP Everyday Photo Paper and set the print quality to curl, which can reduce print quality. ● If the... the photo paper curl more than 10 mm (0.4 inch), flatten the paper by its edges. The paper might start to Best or maximum dpi. 16 HP Deskjet 3900 series Note For higher-quality photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and set the print quality to Normal.
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... 27 Fast normal: Prints more quickly than Normal mode and at the fastest printing speed while using the least amount of paper. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to print than Fast draft. - Maximum dpi: Provides the highest quality printing, but requires longer to save money and... ink when printing photos. Enhance the quality of the following settings from the Quality pull-down menu: - Best: Provides high-quality printing. - Select one of ...
... 27 Fast normal: Prints more quickly than Normal mode and at the fastest printing speed while using the least amount of paper. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to print than Fast draft. - Maximum dpi: Provides the highest quality printing, but requires longer to save money and... ink when printing photos. Enhance the quality of the following settings from the Quality pull-down menu: - Best: Provides high-quality printing. - Select one of ...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...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 ●...Align the print cartridges ● Automatically clean print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● Remove ink from your printer, and then install them in three places: ● Selection number label: Look at the ...
...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 ●...Align the print cartridges ● Automatically clean print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● Remove ink from your printer, and then install them in three places: ● Selection number label: Look at the ...
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...to turn on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 34 HP Deskjet 3900 series Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and ... Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on the printer. 2. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. Push down on the print cartridge and slide it out of the print cartridge cradle. 1 ...cover. 3 Push down 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 one print cartridge installed. Open the printer cover. Installation instructions Show me ...
...to turn on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 34 HP Deskjet 3900 series Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and ... Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on the printer. 2. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. Push down on the print cartridge and slide it out of the print cartridge cradle. 1 ...cover. 3 Push down 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 one print cartridge installed. Open the printer cover. Installation instructions Show me ...
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...slight upward angle until you feel resistance. 6. User's guide 35 Close the printer cover. 8. Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle. 1 Remove ...the pink tape only. They are required electrical contacts. 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 5. You hear a snap when the print cartridge is correctly positioned. 7. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections.
...slight upward angle until you feel resistance. 6. User's guide 35 Close the printer cover. 8. Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle. 1 Remove ...the pink tape only. They are required electrical contacts. 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 5. You hear a snap when the print cartridge is correctly positioned. 7. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections.
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... out of the reach of the cartridge. Print a test page Follow these steps to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that is displayed. 36 HP Deskjet 3900 series If you need to ensure the best print quality. Select Clean. 3. Click the Clean button..., and then follow the onscreen instructions. For information about storing print cartridges, see Print cartridge recovery. Select Align. 4. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Chapter...
... out of the reach of the cartridge. Print a test page Follow these steps to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that is displayed. 36 HP Deskjet 3900 series If you need to ensure the best print quality. Select Clean. 3. Click the Clean button..., and then follow the onscreen instructions. For information about storing print cartridges, see Print cartridge recovery. Select Align. 4. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Chapter...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...and place them on your hands or clothing as you clean. When cleaning the printer, keep these instructions to slide back and forth. Remove ink from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with water. Gather cleaning supplies You will need the following...Always use cold water to clean 1. Manually clean print cartridges If the printer is normal when the cradle moves back and forth. Prepare to remove ink from the interior. ● Do not use sudsy ammonia. Noise is used on the printer, and then raise the printer cover. Maintain the ...
...and place them on your hands or clothing as you clean. When cleaning the printer, keep these instructions to slide back and forth. Remove ink from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with water. Gather cleaning supplies You will need the following...Always use cold water to clean 1. Manually clean print cartridges If the printer is normal when the cradle moves back and forth. Prepare to remove ink from the interior. ● Do not use sudsy ammonia. Noise is used on the printer, and then raise the printer cover. Maintain the ...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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Wipe the underside of the first print cartridge with clean, moistened cotton swabs. 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 the print cartridge cradle walls with the cotton swab. Repeat steps 1 and 2 if fibers are still present...
Wipe the underside of the first print cartridge with clean, moistened cotton swabs. 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 the print cartridge cradle walls with the cotton swab. Repeat steps 1 and 2 if fibers are still present...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...C or 59° to 95° F). ● Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready 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 the printer, and then close the printer cover. 7. Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. Print a test page. 9. HP Printer Utility The HP Printer Utility contains tools to register your printer. ● Use the...
...C or 59° to 95° F). ● Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready 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 the printer, and then close the printer cover. 7. Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. Print a test page. 9. HP Printer Utility The HP Printer Utility contains tools to register your printer. ● Use the...
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...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. Chapter 9 Open the HP Printer Utility To open the HP Printer Utility,...: Clean the print cartridges. ● Align: Align the print cartridges. ● Test: Print a test page. 40 HP Deskjet 3900 series The HP Printer Utility appears. The HP Printer Utility appears. Select the printer, and then click Utility. Select the printer, and then click Configure. In Finder, ...
...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. Chapter 9 Open the HP Printer Utility To open the HP Printer Utility,...: Clean the print cartridges. ● Align: Align the print cartridges. ● Test: Print a test page. 40 HP Deskjet 3900 series The HP Printer Utility appears. The HP Printer Utility appears. Select the printer, and then click Utility. Select the printer, and then click Configure. In Finder, ...
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...the print cartridge. 5. Close the printer cover. Print cartridge problem message If you receive a message about a problem with one print cartridge in ink-backup mode if you do not have a replacement print cartridge available. 5. If the Power light is solved. User's guide 45 If the ... mode message When the printer detects that can print with one print cartridge is installed, ink-backup mode is flashing, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. 1 Warranty date 2 Selection number 3. Raise the printer cover and remove the print cartridge that the plastic tape has...
...the print cartridge. 5. Close the printer cover. Print cartridge problem message If you receive a message about a problem with one print cartridge in ink-backup mode if you do not have a replacement print cartridge available. 5. If the Power light is solved. User's guide 45 If the ... mode message When the printer detects that can print with one print cartridge is installed, ink-backup mode is flashing, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. 1 Warranty date 2 Selection number 3. Raise the printer cover and remove the print cartridge that the plastic tape has...