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... hardware (see the following for the product. 7. Extent of liability 1. Unauthorized modification or misuse. 4. If HP receives, during the applicable warranty period, notice of a non-HP or refilled ink cartridge, HP will find below the name and address of the HP entity responsible for the particular failure or damage. 5. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW...
... hardware (see the following for the product. 7. Extent of liability 1. Unauthorized modification or misuse. 4. If HP receives, during the applicable warranty period, notice of a non-HP or refilled ink cartridge, HP will find below the name and address of the HP entity responsible for the particular failure or damage. 5. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... construed as allowed under copyright laws. Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is subject to change without prior written permission of this user's guide. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to other countries. Hewlett...
... construed as allowed under copyright laws. Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is subject to change without prior written permission of this user's guide. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to other countries. Hewlett...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...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 printing... 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
...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 printing... 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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... 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 Photos do not print correctly 46... have problems 53 11 Supplies...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 Photos do not print correctly 46... have problems 53 11 Supplies...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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... 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 each print cartridge with one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of the technologies included. 4 HP Deskjet 3900 series
... 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 each print cartridge 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
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..., see the print cartridge installation page. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. 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...
..., see the print cartridge installation page. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. 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...
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... in a software program and assign the photo size. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. The side to print the photo. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that the photo paper that the ...photo paper from the printer. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper tray. 3. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series Place the photo paper in the right side of photo paper. Print 1. Ensure that you are using is pointing away from curling,...
... in a software program and assign the photo size. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. The side to print the photo. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that the photo paper that the ...photo paper from the printer. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper tray. 3. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series Place the photo paper in the right side of photo paper. Print 1. Ensure that you are using is pointing away from curling,...
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... 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 ...cartridge that you have the correct print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. 9 Maintenance ● Install print cartridges ● Align the print cartridges ● Automatically clean print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● Remove ink...
... 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 ...cartridge that you have the correct print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. 9 Maintenance ● Install print cartridges ● Align the print cartridges ● Automatically clean print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● Remove ink...
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... 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. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. Follow these steps to install a print cartridge. Open the printer cover. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on the...
... 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. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. Follow these steps to install a print cartridge. Open the printer cover. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on the...
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... remove the copper strips. You hear a snap when the print cartridge is correctly positioned. 7. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality. Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. They are required electrical contacts. 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 5. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle. Close the printer cover. 8. 1 Remove...
... remove the copper strips. You hear a snap when the print cartridge is correctly positioned. 7. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality. Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. They are required electrical contacts. 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 5. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle. Close the printer cover. 8. 1 Remove...
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Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that is displayed. 36 HP Deskjet 3900 series Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. If your printed pages are still missing lines or dots after cleaning, replace the print cartridges. View estimated ink levels Follow these instructions to ensure the...
Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that is displayed. 36 HP Deskjet 3900 series Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. If your printed pages are still missing lines or dots after cleaning, replace the print cartridges. View estimated ink levels Follow these instructions to ensure the...
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...not clean the interior of paper, with the copper strips facing up. Remove ink from your hands or clothing as you clean. Gather cleaning supplies You will need the following items to clean the print cartridges. ● Distilled water (tap water can contain contaminants that can damage the... print cartridge) ● Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that the print cartridge cradle uses to turn on the print cartridge contacts. Prepare to remove ink from the exterior of the printer. 2. The cradle moves to ...
...not clean the interior of paper, with the copper strips facing up. Remove ink from your hands or clothing as you clean. Gather cleaning supplies You will need the following items to clean the print cartridges. ● Distilled water (tap water can contain contaminants that can damage the... print cartridge) ● Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that the print cartridge cradle uses to turn on the print cartridge contacts. Prepare to remove ink from the exterior of the printer. 2. The cradle moves to ...
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..., and bad electrical connections. 1 Nozzle plate 2 Face and edges of the print cartridge for fibers. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for more than 30 minutes. Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on a clean swab. 38 HP Deskjet 3900 series Lightly moisten a cotton swab with clean, moistened cotton swabs. Caution Do not wipe...
..., and bad electrical connections. 1 Nozzle plate 2 Face and edges of the print cartridge for fibers. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for more than 30 minutes. Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on a clean swab. 38 HP Deskjet 3900 series Lightly moisten a cotton swab with clean, moistened cotton swabs. Caution Do not wipe...
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... all print cartridges in the print cartridges. ● Align the print cartridges. ● Find product support on printed pages. HP Printer Utility The HP Printer Utility contains tools to register your printer. ● Use the HP Web site to perform the following tasks: ● Print a test page. ● Clean the print cartridges. ● View estimated ink levels in...
... all print cartridges in the print cartridges. ● Align the print cartridges. ● Find product support on printed pages. HP Printer Utility The HP Printer Utility contains tools to register your printer. ● Use the HP Web site to perform the following tasks: ● Print a test page. ● Clean the print cartridges. ● View estimated ink levels in...
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... 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 operating system. In Finder, click ... and then click Utility. Chapter 9 Open the HP Printer Utility To open the HP Printer Utility, follow the instructions for the printer and register the printer. ● Clean: Clean the print cartridges. ● Align: Align the print cartridges. ● Test: Print a test page. 40 HP Deskjet 3900 series
... 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 operating system. In Finder, click ... and then click Utility. Chapter 9 Open the HP Printer Utility To open the HP Printer Utility, follow the instructions for the printer and register the printer. ● Clean: Clean the print cartridges. ● Align: Align the print cartridges. ● Test: Print a test page. 40 HP Deskjet 3900 series
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... Power light is still flashing, the print cartridge is flashing, go to flash after replacing the print cartridge, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. 1 Warranty date 2 Selection number 3. Check the list of print cartridges that only one print cartridge is installed, ink-backup mode is fixed. Open the HP Printer Utility, and then select the...
... Power light is still flashing, the print cartridge is flashing, go to flash after replacing the print cartridge, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. 1 Warranty date 2 Selection number 3. Check the list of print cartridges that only one print cartridge is installed, ink-backup mode is fixed. Open the HP Printer Utility, and then select the...
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... in the paper tray with the side to be printed on ink or might need to be cleaned. 46 HP Deskjet 3900 series Chapter 10 When the protective piece of plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the print cartridge is installed in the wrong side of the paper. Open...
... in the paper tray with the side to be printed on ink or might need to be cleaned. 46 HP Deskjet 3900 series Chapter 10 When the protective piece of plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the print cartridge is installed in the wrong side of the paper. Open...
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...plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. 1 Remove the pink plastic tape. ● Consider selecting a higher print quality. Replace one or both empty print cartridges. If the black text and images on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. Blank pages print ● The protective... piece of plastic tape might still be attached to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality. ●...
...plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. 1 Remove the pink plastic tape. ● Consider selecting a higher print quality. Replace one or both empty print cartridges. If the black text and images on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. Blank pages print ● The protective... piece of plastic tape might still be attached to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality. ●...
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... Verify that only one type of paper. 3. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. 2. Chapter 10 Document is printed off-center or at an angle 1. Envelope is printed at an angle 48 HP Deskjet 3900 series Document does not reflect the new print settings The printer settings... - Verify that the paper size specified in the Page Setup dialog box matches the size of the document are missing or printed in the ink-backup mode. Paper Size: Verify the appropriate paper size. - Image is printed at an angle 1. Reprint the document. Orientation: Verify the...
... Verify that only one type of paper. 3. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. 2. Chapter 10 Document is printed off-center or at an angle 1. Envelope is printed at an angle 48 HP Deskjet 3900 series Document does not reflect the new print settings The printer settings... - Verify that the paper size specified in the Page Setup dialog box matches the size of the document are missing or printed in the ink-backup mode. Paper Size: Verify the appropriate paper size. - Image is printed at an angle 1. Reprint the document. Orientation: Verify the...