Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X)
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...b. Those rights are the customer's sole and exclusive remedies. 2. HP does not warrant that arise as a result of normal use of a non-HP or refilled ink cartridge, HP will be available from country to HP. 8. HP's limited warranty covers only those that the operation of any product will... Kingdom: Hewlett-Packard Ltd, Cain Road, Bracknell, GB-Berks RG12 1HN This warranty does not cover HP ink products that arise as a result of: a. For software products, HP's limited warranty applies only to a failure to enforce such disclaimers or limitations; Operation outside the United States...
...b. Those rights are the customer's sole and exclusive remedies. 2. HP does not warrant that arise as a result of normal use of a non-HP or refilled ink cartridge, HP will be available from country to HP. 8. HP's limited warranty covers only those that the operation of any product will... Kingdom: Hewlett-Packard Ltd, Cain Road, Bracknell, GB-Berks RG12 1HN This warranty does not cover HP ink products that arise as a result of: a. For software products, HP's limited warranty applies only to a failure to enforce such disclaimers or limitations; Operation outside the United States...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. and other equipment. Adobe, AdobeRGB, and Acrobat are used print cartridges out of the reach of this material is a U.S. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. Terms The HP Deskjet printer...
... clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. and other equipment. Adobe, AdobeRGB, and Acrobat are used print cartridges out of the reach of this material is a U.S. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. Terms The HP Deskjet printer...
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...
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 ......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
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... 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. ● Ink level indicator: Know the approximate ink level of... lighting to enhance detail 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
... 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. ● Ink level indicator: Know the approximate ink level of... lighting to enhance detail 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
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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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...installation page. The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. 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 ...
...installation page. The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. 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 ...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... photo completely borderless. Learn how to perform the following tasks: ● Print a borderless photo. ● Print a photo with a border. ● Use HP Real Life technologies to save money and ink when printing photos. Print borderless photos To print borderless photos, use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab (10 x 15 cm with maximum...
... photo completely borderless. Learn how to perform the following tasks: ● Print a borderless photo. ● Print a photo with a border. ● Use HP Real Life technologies to save money and ink when printing photos. Print borderless photos To print borderless photos, use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab (10 x 15 cm with maximum...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...firmly against the edge of the paper tray. 3. Print 1. Slide the paper guide to print the photo. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that the photo paper that you want to the left. 2. Place the photo paper in a software program and... assign the photo size. Chapter 5 Guidelines ● Do not print borderless photos in ink-backup mode. For information about preventing photo paper from the printer. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series Ensure that the tab is flat. Push the paper into the printer until it...
...firmly against the edge of the paper tray. 3. Print 1. Slide the paper guide to print the photo. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that the photo paper that you want to the left. 2. Place the photo paper in a software program and... assign the photo size. Chapter 5 Guidelines ● Do not print borderless photos in ink-backup mode. For information about preventing photo paper from the printer. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series Ensure that the tab is flat. Push the paper into the printer until it...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... photo paper in the opposite direction of your photos. The paper might start to Best or maximum dpi. 16 HP Deskjet 3900 series Save money when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use immediately from the plastic bag. Handling ● Always hold photo paper by putting it ... you are ready to print, remove only the paper that you have finished printing, return any unused photo paper to create quality photos with less ink. HP Everyday Photo Paper is printed on a flat surface in the paper tray. Store the packaged photo paper on . When you plan to Normal....
... photo paper in the opposite direction of your photos. The paper might start to Best or maximum dpi. 16 HP Deskjet 3900 series Save money when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use immediately from the plastic bag. Handling ● Always hold photo paper by putting it ... you are ready to print, remove only the paper that you have finished printing, return any unused photo paper to create quality photos with less ink. HP Everyday Photo Paper is printed on a flat surface in the paper tray. Store the packaged photo paper on . When you plan to Normal....
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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.... Normal: Provides the best balance between print quality and speed. To set the page order, follow these steps to print the first page of ink. - Select the Paper Handling pane. 3. This setting saves time because you want , and then click Print. Open the Print dialog box. ...2. Open the Print dialog box. 2. It is the appropriate setting for most documents. - Enhance the quality of paper. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to reorder the printed pages. This is the appropriate setting for most print jobs. - Save money ● Print multiple pages on ...
.... Normal: Provides the best balance between print quality and speed. To set the page order, follow these steps to print the first page of ink. - Select the Paper Handling pane. 3. This setting saves time because you want , and then click Print. Open the Print dialog box. ...2. Open the Print dialog box. 2. It is the appropriate setting for most documents. - Enhance the quality of paper. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to reorder the printed pages. This is the appropriate setting for most print jobs. - Save money ● Print multiple pages on ...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... the right side 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 ... 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...
... the right side 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 ... 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...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... mode. Follow these steps to the center of the cradle. 4. Chapter 9 Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with only one print cartridge installed. Installation instructions Show me how to turn on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 34 HP Deskjet 3900 series Push down on the print cartridge and slide it...
... mode. Follow these steps to the center of the cradle. 4. Chapter 9 Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with only one print cartridge installed. Installation instructions Show me how to turn on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 34 HP Deskjet 3900 series Push down on the print cartridge and slide it...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... at a slight upward angle until you feel resistance. 6. You hear a snap when the print cartridge is correctly positioned. 7. Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Close the printer cover. 8. 1 Remove the pink tape only. Do not remove the copper strips. They are required electrical contacts...
... at a slight upward angle until you feel resistance. 6. You hear a snap when the print cartridge is correctly positioned. 7. Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Close the printer cover. 8. 1 Remove the pink tape only. Do not remove the copper strips. They are required electrical contacts...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... might be cleaned. Select Align. 4. Select Clean. 3. 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 View estimated ink levels Follow these instructions to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. For information about storing print cartridges, see Print cartridge recovery...
... might be cleaned. Select Align. 4. Select Clean. 3. 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 View estimated ink levels Follow these instructions to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. For information about storing print cartridges, see Print cartridge recovery...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...rod that will need the following items to slide back and forth. User's guide 37 When cleaning the printer, keep these instructions to get ink on the printer, and then raise the printer cover. Keep all fluids away from the back of paper, with an abrasive soap. Gather ...material that the print cartridge cradle uses to clean the print cartridges. ● Distilled water (tap water can contain contaminants that can set the ink into the fabric. Press the Power button to the center of debris can accumulate on the printer case and adjacent surfaces. If a household cleaner...
...rod that will need the following items to slide back and forth. User's guide 37 When cleaning the printer, keep these instructions to get ink on the printer, and then raise the printer cover. Keep all fluids away from the back of paper, with an abrasive soap. Gather ...material that the print cartridge cradle uses to clean the print cartridges. ● Distilled water (tap water can contain contaminants that can set the ink into the fabric. Press the Power button to the center of debris can accumulate on the printer case and adjacent surfaces. If a household cleaner...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... cradle walls with the cotton swab. Inspect the face and edges of print cartridge 3. Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on a clean swab. 38 HP Deskjet 3900 series Repeat steps 1 and 2 if fibers are still present. 4. Wipe the underside of the first print cartridge.... Cleaning instructions 1. Chapter 9 Caution Do not leave the print cartridges outside the printer for the second cartridge. 5. Touching the ink nozzles will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 1 Nozzle plate 2 Face and edges of the print cartridge for fibers.
... cradle walls with the cotton swab. Inspect the face and edges of print cartridge 3. Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on a clean swab. 38 HP Deskjet 3900 series Repeat steps 1 and 2 if fibers are still present. 4. Wipe the underside of the first print cartridge.... Cleaning instructions 1. Chapter 9 Caution Do not leave the print cartridges outside the printer for the second cartridge. 5. Touching the ink nozzles will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 1 Nozzle plate 2 Face and edges of the print cartridge for fibers.
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 ... Repeat the cleaning procedure if ink streaks continue to install the print cartridge in the print cartridges. ● Align the print cartridges. ● Find product support on printed pages. Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. HP Printer Utility The HP Printer Utility contains tools to ...
...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 ... Repeat the cleaning procedure if ink streaks continue to install the print cartridge in the print cartridges. ● Align the print cartridges. ● Find product support on printed pages. Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. HP Printer Utility The HP Printer Utility contains tools to ...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...printer. ● Clean: Clean the print cartridges. ● Align: Align the print cartridges. ● Test: Print a test page. 40 HP Deskjet 3900 series In Finder, click Applications, click Utilities, and then double-click Printer Setup Utility. 2. Select the printer, and then click Configure.... Mac OS X 10.2 1. HP Printer Utility panes Select 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...
...printer. ● Clean: Clean the print cartridges. ● Align: Align the print cartridges. ● Test: Print a test page. 40 HP Deskjet 3900 series In Finder, click Applications, click Utilities, and then double-click Printer Setup Utility. 2. Select the printer, and then click Configure.... Mac OS X 10.2 1. HP Printer Utility panes Select 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...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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.... Raise the printer cover and remove the print cartridge that was named in ink-backup mode message When the printer detects that only one of the print cartridges, follow these steps: 1. Open the HP Printer Utility, and then select the Supplies Status pane. 4. Check the warranty...Power light is not flashing, the problem is flashing, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. If you receive a message about a problem with one print cartridge is installed, ink-backup mode is faulty and must be used in ink-backup mode if you do not have a replacement print cartridge ...
.... Raise the printer cover and remove the print cartridge that was named in ink-backup mode message When the printer detects that only one of the print cartridges, follow these steps: 1. Open the HP Printer Utility, and then select the Supplies Status pane. 4. Check the warranty...Power light is not flashing, the problem is flashing, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. If you receive a message about a problem with one print cartridge is installed, ink-backup mode is faulty and must be used in ink-backup mode if you do not have a replacement print cartridge ...