Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X)
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... 4. It is not required to an HP dealer or contact HP Support. Setup posters (Windows® and Macintosh) 7. See "HP support" on page 12 for buying an HP Deskjet printer! What's in appearance. Power supply** 5. 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...
... 4. It is not required to an HP dealer or contact HP Support. Setup posters (Windows® and Macintosh) 7. See "HP support" on page 12 for buying an HP Deskjet printer! What's in appearance. Power supply** 5. 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...
Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X)
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... view the readme file, click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3900 Series, and then click Read Me. Readme The readme file provides information about known software compatibility issues with Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP1 or later for printer installation, printer usage, and paper jams. See "Troubleshooting" on page 6. 3 Troubleshooting This...
... view the readme file, click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3900 Series, and then click Read Me. Readme The readme file provides information about known software compatibility issues with Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP1 or later for printer installation, printer usage, and paper jams. See "Troubleshooting" on page 6. 3 Troubleshooting This...
Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X)
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... "Unknown Device" message appears. Nothing happens when I click Print on the File menu. (Macintosh only) The printer will not print or the computer is not printing after you have problems setting up the HP printer, if you cannot print after installation Printer does not print Paper jam Still need help? Solution 1. Go to print The...
... "Unknown Device" message appears. Nothing happens when I click Print on the File menu. (Macintosh only) The printer will not print or the computer is not printing after you have problems setting up the HP printer, if you cannot print after installation Printer does not print Paper jam Still need help? Solution 1. Go to print The...
Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X)
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... the onscreen instructions to the printer. 5. Reconnect the power cord to install the printer software. If "Unknown Device" continues to the printer. 6. Click Setup, and then click Open. If you can continue with the software installation. Disconnect the USB cable from the printer. 3. Click Start, click ...Run, and then click Browse. 3. Disconnect the power cord from the printer. 2. Wait approximately 30 seconds. 4. Possible causes Solution •...
... the onscreen instructions to the printer. 5. Reconnect the power cord to install the printer software. If "Unknown Device" continues to the printer. 6. Click Setup, and then click Open. If you can continue with the software installation. Disconnect the USB cable from the printer. 3. Click Start, click ...Run, and then click Browse. 3. Disconnect the power cord from the printer. 2. Wait approximately 30 seconds. 4. Possible causes Solution •...
Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X)
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...media is correctly loaded in the paper tray. The printer cover is closed. The rear access door is installed. Reinstall the printer software: a. If the installation program does not start automatically, see "The installation program does not start automatically when the CD is connected to... met, restart the computer. 8 Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. If the printer is turned on. The print cartridges are correctly installed. Paper or other software programs that the printer is on page 7. Click the Cancel button and restart the computer. 3. Note:...
...media is correctly loaded in the paper tray. The printer cover is closed. The rear access door is installed. Reinstall the printer software: a. If the installation program does not start automatically, see "The installation program does not start automatically when the CD is connected to... met, restart the computer. 8 Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. If the printer is turned on. The print cartridges are correctly installed. Paper or other software programs that the printer is on page 7. Click the Cancel button and restart the computer. 3. Note:...
Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X)
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...Center/Printer Setup Utility or Printer List. 2. The printer has a paper jam. Possible causes Solution The printer software failed to install correctly, but the printer name does not appear in the list of printers after I click Print on the File menu or in the Printers folder in Control Panel. Uninstall the printer ... To quit the antivirus program, follow the onscreen instructions. To view the onscreen user's guide, double-click the HP DJ 3900 Help icon on the File menu. (Macintosh only) The printer will not print or the computer is not responding. See page 10. b. Double-click the...
...Center/Printer Setup Utility or Printer List. 2. The printer has a paper jam. Possible causes Solution The printer software failed to install correctly, but the printer name does not appear in the list of printers after I click Print on the File menu or in the Printers folder in Control Panel. Uninstall the printer ... To quit the antivirus program, follow the onscreen instructions. To view the onscreen user's guide, double-click the HP DJ 3900 Help icon on the File menu. (Macintosh only) The printer will not print or the computer is not responding. See page 10. b. Double-click the...
Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X)
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...; Document is misprinted • Photos are printing labels, verify that is available only if the printer software has been installed. Remove the paper from the label sheet while passing through the printer. 6. Remove any paper that a label did not become detached from the paper tray. To ...Macintosh: On the desktop, double-click the HP Deskjet 3900 Series User's Guide icon. 11 Note: If you are not printing correctly • Borderless printing problems • Document prints slowly • Error messages The user's guide is inside of the printer by pulling it out from the front ...
...; Document is misprinted • Photos are printing labels, verify that is available only if the printer software has been installed. Remove the paper from the label sheet while passing through the printer. 6. Remove any paper that a label did not become detached from the paper tray. To ...Macintosh: On the desktop, double-click the HP Deskjet 3900 Series User's Guide icon. 11 Note: If you are not printing correctly • Borderless printing problems • Document prints slowly • Error messages The user's guide is inside of the printer by pulling it out from the front ...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... ...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 photos 16 6 ... Print settings ...29 Manage the printer (Mac OS X 10.3 30 Manage the printer (Mac OS X 10.2 31 View and 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...
... ...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 photos 16 6 ... Print settings ...29 Manage the printer (Mac OS X 10.3 30 Manage the printer (Mac OS X 10.2 31 View and 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...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of the technologies included. 4 HP Deskjet 3900 series 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...
... one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of the technologies included. 4 HP Deskjet 3900 series 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...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... paper tray Print on different sizes of the paper tray. You can be installed before printing. The printer deposits printed pages 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...
... paper tray Print on different sizes of the paper tray. You can be installed before printing. The printer deposits printed pages 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...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... of printouts. Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality 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 the Supplies Status pane. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge...
... of printouts. Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality 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 the Supplies Status pane. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series Chapter 5 Guidelines ● Do not print borderless photos in the right side of the tray. Place the photo paper in ink-backup mode. Note Some panoramic paper sizes might extend beyond the edge of the paper. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open...
... dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series Chapter 5 Guidelines ● Do not print borderless photos in the right side of the tray. Place the photo paper in ink-backup mode. Note Some panoramic paper sizes might extend beyond the edge of the paper. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... in the Paper Size pull-down menu. ● Set the paper size for the document that is selected. 8 Printer software ● Print settings ● Manage the printer (Mac OS X 10.3) ● Manage the printer (Mac OS X 10.2) ● View and change the status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.3) ...specific pane, and a summary of a print job (Mac OS X 10.2) Print settings The printer is installed on the pane that you want to modify the document layout. Use the printer software, also known as the printer driver, to create the document, click File, and then click Page Setup. To open the...
... in the Paper Size pull-down menu. ● Set the paper size for the document that is selected. 8 Printer software ● Print settings ● Manage the printer (Mac OS X 10.3) ● Manage the printer (Mac OS X 10.2) ● View and change the status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.3) ...specific pane, and a summary of a print job (Mac OS X 10.2) Print settings The printer is installed on the pane that you want to modify the document layout. Use the printer software, also known as the printer driver, to create the document, click File, and then click Page Setup. To open the...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... 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. User's guide 33 Install the black print cartridge in three places: ● Selection number label: Look...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 you...
... 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. User's guide 33 Install the black print cartridge in three places: ● Selection number label: Look...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 you...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on the printer. 2. Follow these steps to install a print cartridge. Open the printer cover. The cradle moves to turn on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 34 HP Deskjet 3900 series Installation instructions Show me how to install a print cartridge: 1. Press the Power button to the center of...
... the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on the printer. 2. Follow these steps to install a print cartridge. Open the printer cover. The cradle moves to turn on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 34 HP Deskjet 3900 series Installation instructions Show me how to install a print cartridge: 1. Press the Power button to the center of...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...test page: 1. Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to view the estimated ink levels of children. Select Test. 3. Click the Align button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. View estimated ink levels Follow ...cartridges out of the reach of the print cartridges that is displayed. 36 HP Deskjet 3900 series Caution Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in the printer: 1. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridge....
...test page: 1. Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to view the estimated ink levels of children. Select Test. 3. Click the Align button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. View estimated ink levels Follow ...cartridges out of the reach of the print cartridges that is displayed. 36 HP Deskjet 3900 series Caution Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in the printer: 1. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridge....
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... 59° 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 the back of the printer. 8. HP Printer Utility The HP Printer Utility contains tools to 95° F). ● Do not remove... the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to install the print cartridge in the printer. Connect the power cord to appear on the HP Web site. ● Find information about the HP Printer Utility, see the following tasks: ● Print a test page. ...
... 59° 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 the back of the printer. 8. HP Printer Utility The HP Printer Utility contains tools to 95° F). ● Do not remove... the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to install the print cartridge in the printer. Connect the power cord to appear on the HP Web site. ● Find information about the HP Printer Utility, see the following tasks: ● Print a test page. ...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... 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 attached to a USB hub, a printing ...conflict might be an error. Two methods are available for solving the conflict: ● Attach the printer USB cable directly to your computer. ● When printing, do not print correctly ● Print quality is poor ● Document is misprinted ●...
... 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 attached to a USB hub, a printing ...conflict might be an error. Two methods are available for solving the conflict: ● Attach the printer USB cable directly to your computer. ● When printing, do not print correctly ● Print quality is poor ● Document is misprinted ●...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... printing. If there are installed securely in the right side of the printer. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the left side of the cradle and the black print cartridge is within the recommended specifications. Read the selection number on the print cartridge label. 44 HP Deskjet 3900 series Connect the...
... printing. If there are installed securely in the right side of the printer. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the left side of the cradle and the black print cartridge is within the recommended specifications. Read the selection number on the print cartridge label. 44 HP Deskjet 3900 series Connect the...
User's Guide - (Windows)
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... instructions. A list that includes the printers installed on your operating environment. Click Install. 6. Highlight the printer name, and then right-click to display a list of the printer software installed, a software update appears in the lower-left corner of the printer software installed, No updates are connected to show this time appears in the HP Software Update window. - If the...
... instructions. A list that includes the printers installed on your operating environment. Click Install. 6. Highlight the printer name, and then right-click to display a list of the printer software installed, a software update appears in the lower-left corner of the printer software installed, No updates are connected to show this time appears in the HP Software Update window. - If the...