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HP Deskjet 3900 series printer 2. This reference guide 8. What's in appearance. If any of these items are missing from the box, talk to the printer 4 Printer operation 5 Print cartridges 5 Troubleshooting 6 Installation troubleshooting for Windows 6 Printer is not printing after installation 8 Paper jam 11 HP support 12 HP...additional items that might vary in this guide? See "HP support" on page 12 for buying an HP Deskjet printer! See the setup poster for some printer models. English The HP Deskjet 3900 series printer Thank you for more information. This ...
HP Deskjet 3900 series printer 2. This reference guide 8. What's in appearance. If any of these items are missing from the box, talk to the printer 4 Printer operation 5 Print cartridges 5 Troubleshooting 6 Installation troubleshooting for Windows 6 Printer is not printing after installation 8 Paper jam 11 HP support 12 HP...additional items that might vary in this guide? See "HP support" on page 12 for buying an HP Deskjet printer! See the setup poster for some printer models. English The HP Deskjet 3900 series printer Thank you for more information. This ...
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..., click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3900 Series, and then click User's Guide. The user's guide is required to view the onscreen user's guide. Onscreen user's guide An HTML browser is available only if the printer software has been installed. Onscreen user's guide See the onscreen user's guide...
..., click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3900 Series, and then click User's Guide. The user's guide is required to view the onscreen user's guide. Onscreen user's guide An HTML browser is available only if the printer software has been installed. Onscreen user's guide See the onscreen user's guide...
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... page 6 page 7 page 7 page 8 page 9 page 9 page 10 page 11 page 11 Installation troubleshooting for information. 6 Click the Cancel button to www.hp.com/support for Windows Use the information in this section if you set up the HP printer. Section Installation troubleshooting for new hardware. (Windows only) The printer name does not appear...
... page 6 page 7 page 7 page 8 page 9 page 9 page 10 page 11 page 11 Installation troubleshooting for information. 6 Click the Cancel button to www.hp.com/support for Windows Use the information in this section if you set up the HP printer. Section Installation troubleshooting for new hardware. (Windows only) The printer name does not appear...
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... the power cord from the printer. 2. Make sure that the printer software CD was inserted into a supported CD-ROM drive. 2. English The installation program does not start automatically when the CD is disabled. • The computer cannot find the autorun.exe file on the CD-ROM. 1. .... 5. Reconnect the power cord to the printer. 6. Verify that the USB cable is not a problem if you can continue with the software installation. Disconnect the USB cable from the printer. 3. Click HPPP, and then click Open. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to appear in the cable...
... the power cord from the printer. 2. Make sure that the printer software CD was inserted into a supported CD-ROM drive. 2. English The installation program does not start automatically when the CD is disabled. • The computer cannot find the autorun.exe file on the CD-ROM. 1. .... 5. Reconnect the power cord to the printer. 6. Verify that the USB cable is not a problem if you can continue with the software installation. Disconnect the USB cable from the printer. 3. Click HPPP, and then click Open. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to appear in the cable...
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...The printer cover is closed. The rear access door is attached. Reinstall the printer software: a. 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. • ... The printer is turned on page 7. Follow the onscreen instructions, and when the installation program looks for new hardware. b. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. c. English Problem The installation program stops when it looks for new hardware, connect the USB cable and the ...
...The printer cover is closed. The rear access door is attached. Reinstall the printer software: a. 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. • ... The printer is turned on page 7. Follow the onscreen instructions, and when the installation program looks for new hardware. b. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. c. English Problem The installation program stops when it looks for new hardware, connect the USB cable and the ...
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...on the File menu or in the Printers folder in Control Panel. Double-click the printer. 3. Problem (Windows only) The printer software seemed to install. 1. Problem (Macintosh only) The printer will not print or the computer is not responding. The printer has a paper jam. See page 10..... Quit any antivirus programs or other software programs that are running on the desktop. 9 b. To view the onscreen user's guide, double-click the HP DJ 3900 Help icon on the computer. The printer does not print. Uninstall the printer software: a. Page See page 9. See page 11. English...
...on the File menu or in the Printers folder in Control Panel. Double-click the printer. 3. Problem (Windows only) The printer software seemed to install. 1. Problem (Macintosh only) The printer will not print or the computer is not responding. The printer has a paper jam. See page 10..... Quit any antivirus programs or other software programs that are running on the desktop. 9 b. To view the onscreen user's guide, double-click the HP DJ 3900 Help icon on the computer. The printer does not print. Uninstall the printer software: a. Page See page 9. See page 11. English...
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...printer software has been installed. Reload the paper in the paper tray. 10.Reprint the document. Remove the paper from the front of the printer. 8. Remove any paper that a label did not become detached from the back of the printer. 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 To view the onscreen user's guide • Windows: Click...
...printer software has been installed. Reload the paper in the paper tray. 10.Reprint the document. Remove the paper from the front of the printer. 8. Remove any paper that a label did not become detached from the back of the printer. 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 To view the onscreen user's guide • Windows: Click...
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...with the Class B limits of Part 15 of a shielded data cable is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC Rules. However, there is required to comply with the...which can cause harmful interference to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant...
...with the Class B limits of Part 15 of a shielded data cable is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC Rules. However, there is required to comply with the...which can cause harmful interference to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant...
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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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...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 ... 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
...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 ... 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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You can be installed before printing. Chapter 3 Use the paper tray Print on the top of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left. ... 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...
You can be installed before printing. Chapter 3 Use the paper tray Print on the top of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left. ... 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...
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... 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. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode. User's guide 9 Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup...
... 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. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode. User's guide 9 Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup...
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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 is pointing away from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions. ... a software program and assign the photo size. Print 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper tray. 3. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Slide the paper guide to...
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 is pointing away from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions. ... a software program and assign the photo size. Print 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper tray. 3. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Slide the paper guide to...
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.... Printer: Select the printer. 2. To use the Page Setup dialog box, open the document that you are available depend on your printer so that is installed on the pane that a complete list of supported paper sizes appears in the Paper Size pull-down menu. ● Set the paper size for a document...
.... Printer: Select the printer. 2. To use the Page Setup dialog box, open the document that you are available depend on your printer so that is installed on the pane that a complete list of supported paper sizes appears in the Paper Size pull-down menu. ● Set the paper size for a document...
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... Status. Selection 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 documentation: For a list of the...
... Status. Selection 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 documentation: For a list of the...
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... Lift the printer cover. 3 Push down on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 34 HP Deskjet 3900 series Installation instructions Show me how to the center of the cradle. 4. The cradle moves to install a print cartridge. Chapter 9 Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with only one print cartridge... installed. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on the print cartridge. 4 ...
... Lift the printer cover. 3 Push down on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 34 HP Deskjet 3900 series Installation instructions Show me how to the center of the cradle. 4. The cradle moves to install a print cartridge. Chapter 9 Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with only one print cartridge... installed. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on the print cartridge. 4 ...
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... dots after cleaning, replace the print cartridges. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of children. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Select Supplies Status. Select Align. 4. If the print cartridges are installed in the paper tray. 2. Caution Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Select Test. 3. View estimated ink levels Follow these... then follow the onscreen instructions. 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 Click the Print Test Page button.
... dots after cleaning, replace the print cartridges. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of children. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Select Supplies Status. Select Align. 4. If the print cartridges are installed in the paper tray. 2. Caution Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Select Test. 3. View estimated ink levels Follow these... then follow the onscreen instructions. 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 Click the Print Test Page button.
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... until they are needed. Insert the print cartridges in the printer. Maintain print cartridges 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. Connect... information about the print cartridges used with your printer. ● Use the HP Web site to reattach it. Print cartridges should be stored at room temperatures (15° to 35° C or 59° to install the print cartridge in the printer, and then close the printer cover. 7....
... until they are needed. Insert the print cartridges in the printer. Maintain print cartridges 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. Connect... information about the print cartridges used with your printer. ● Use the HP Web site to reattach it. Print cartridges should be stored at room temperatures (15° to 35° C or 59° to install the print cartridge in the printer, and then close the printer cover. 7....
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See Power light is flashing for the printer and are properly installed. ● The paper or other USB devices that are attached to the hub. User's guide 41 10 Troubleshooting ● Printer does not print ● Paper ...
See Power light is flashing for the printer and are properly installed. ● The paper or other USB devices that are attached to the hub. User's guide 41 10 Troubleshooting ● Printer does not print ● Paper ...
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... the black print cartridge is appropriate for any loose or broken parts in the printer. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the left side of the cradle. 4. Use paper that you feel resistance, and then slide the paper guide firmly against the... specifications. Paper might print on multiple sheets if different paper types are installed. Print cartridge problems Incorrect print cartridge The printer can only print when the correct print cartridges are loaded in the printer. Read the selection number on the print cartridge label. 44 HP Deskjet 3900 series
... the black print cartridge is appropriate for any loose or broken parts in the printer. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the left side of the cradle. 4. Use paper that you feel resistance, and then slide the paper guide firmly against the... specifications. Paper might print on multiple sheets if different paper types are installed. Print cartridge problems Incorrect print cartridge The printer can only print when the correct print cartridges are loaded in the printer. Read the selection number on the print cartridge label. 44 HP Deskjet 3900 series