Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X)
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... consumer (e.g., the United Kingdom); Limitations of this Warranty Statement shall be available from limiting the statutory rights of a non-HP or refilled ink cartridge, HP will be free from country to be consistent with local law, this Warranty Statement may be deemed modified to country elsewhere in...or limitations; However, if printer failure or damage is attributable to the customer. If HP is unable to repair or replace, as on the date of a non-HP ink cartridge or a refilled ink cartridge does not affect either new or like-new, provided that this Warranty Statement from ...
... consumer (e.g., the United Kingdom); Limitations of this Warranty Statement shall be available from limiting the statutory rights of a non-HP or refilled ink cartridge, HP will be free from country to be consistent with local law, this Warranty Statement may be deemed modified to country elsewhere in...or limitations; However, if printer failure or damage is attributable to the customer. If HP is unable to repair or replace, as on the date of a non-HP ink cartridge or a refilled ink cartridge does not affect either new or like-new, provided that this Warranty Statement from ...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... of children. Adobe, AdobeRGB, and Acrobat are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other equipment. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is a U.S. 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-Packard Company notices The information...
... of children. Adobe, AdobeRGB, and Acrobat are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other equipment. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is a U.S. 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-Packard Company notices The information...
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
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 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
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... 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 2 Special features Congratulations!
... 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 2 Special features Congratulations!
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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.... For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 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...
.... For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 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...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...tray. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series Chapter 5 Guidelines ● Do not print borderless photos 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 be printed on which... the right side of the paper tray. 3. Print 1. 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 the tab is flat. Prepare to print Show me how to the left. 2. ...
...tray. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series Chapter 5 Guidelines ● Do not print borderless photos 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 be printed on which... the right side of the paper tray. 3. Print 1. 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 the tab is flat. Prepare to print Show me how to the left. 2. ...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...; 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 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...
...; 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 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...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...remove the plastic tape. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 34 HP Deskjet 3900 series Follow these steps to the center of the cradle. 4. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. Installation instructions Show me ...how to turn on the print cartridge. 4 Slide the print cartridge out of the printer. 3. Open the ...
...remove the plastic tape. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 34 HP Deskjet 3900 series Follow these steps to the center of the cradle. 4. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. Installation instructions Show me ...how to turn on the print cartridge. 4 Slide the print cartridge out of the printer. 3. Open the ...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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1 Remove the pink tape only. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle. Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Push the cartridge into the cradle at a slight upward angle until you...resistance. 6. User's guide 35 Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. They are required electrical contacts. 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 5. You hear a snap when the print cartridge is correctly positioned. 7. Do not remove the copper strips. Close the...
1 Remove the pink tape only. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle. Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Push the cartridge into the cradle at a slight upward angle until you...resistance. 6. User's guide 35 Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. They are required electrical contacts. 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 5. You hear a snap when the print cartridge is correctly positioned. 7. Do not remove the copper strips. Close the...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... installed in the paper tray. 2. Print a test page Follow these instructions to ensure the best print quality. 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 Select Supplies Status. Warning Keep both new and used print...
... installed in the paper tray. 2. Print a test page Follow these instructions to ensure the best print quality. 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 Select Supplies Status. Warning Keep both new and used print...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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Keep all fluids away from the interior. ● Do not use cold water to remove ink from fabric. Remove ink from your hands or clothing as you clean. Manually clean print cartridges If the printer is normal when the cradle moves back and forth. Caution Always use household cleaners or ... from the exterior of the printer. Maintain the printer body Because the printer ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist, ink smudges will not stick to the print cartridge Be careful not to get ink on your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the ...
Keep all fluids away from the interior. ● Do not use cold water to remove ink from fabric. Remove ink from your hands or clothing as you clean. Manually clean print cartridges If the printer is normal when the cradle moves back and forth. Caution Always use household cleaners or ... from the exterior of the printer. Maintain the printer body Because the printer ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist, ink smudges will not stick to the print cartridge Be careful not to get ink on your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the ...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... bad electrical connections. 1 Nozzle plate 2 Face and edges of the print cartridge for more than 30 minutes. Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on a clean swab. 38 HP Deskjet 3900 series Chapter 9 Caution Do not leave the print cartridges outside the printer for fibers. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with clean, moistened...
... bad electrical connections. 1 Nozzle plate 2 Face and edges of the print cartridge for more than 30 minutes. Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on a clean swab. 38 HP Deskjet 3900 series Chapter 9 Caution Do not leave the print cartridges outside the printer for fibers. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with clean, moistened...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...; to 95° F). ● Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to register your printer. ● Use the HP Web site to install the print cartridge in the printer, and then close the printer cover. 7. For more information about the... print cartridges used with your printer. 1 Print cartridge cradle 2 Print cartridge cradle walls 6. Repeat the cleaning procedure if ink streaks continue to reattach it...
...; to 95° F). ● Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to register your printer. ● Use the HP Web site to install the print cartridge in the printer, and then close the printer cover. 7. For more information about the... print cartridges used with your printer. 1 Print cartridge cradle 2 Print cartridge cradle walls 6. Repeat the cleaning procedure if ink streaks continue to reattach it...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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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. Select the printer, and .... ● Clean: Clean the print cartridges. ● Align: Align the print cartridges. ● Test: Print a test page. 40 HP Deskjet 3900 series Mac OS X 10.2 1. In Finder, click Applications, click Utilities, and then double-click Printer Setup Utility. 2. The HP Printer Utility appears. Mac OS X 10...
... 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. Select the printer, and .... ● Clean: Clean the print cartridges. ● Align: Align the print cartridges. ● Test: Print a test page. 40 HP Deskjet 3900 series Mac OS X 10.2 1. In Finder, click Applications, click Utilities, and then double-click Printer Setup Utility. 2. The HP Printer Utility appears. Mac OS X 10...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... it slows the printer and affects the quality of print cartridges that only one print cartridge is installed, ink-backup mode is flashing, go to flash after replacing the print cartridge, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Reinstall the print cartridge. If the Power light is initiated. 1 Warranty date 2 Selection number 3. Check the list...
... it slows the printer and affects the quality of print cartridges that only one print cartridge is installed, ink-backup mode is flashing, go to flash after replacing the print cartridge, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Reinstall the print cartridge. If the Power light is initiated. 1 Warranty date 2 Selection number 3. Check the list...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... settings: - Print quality is placed in the paper tray with the side to be printed on ink or might need to be cleaned. 46 HP Deskjet 3900 series Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment. Slide the paper forward until it stops. 3. Orientation: The appropriate orientation 3. Paper Size...
... settings: - Print quality is placed in the paper tray with the side to be printed on ink or might need to be cleaned. 46 HP Deskjet 3900 series Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment. Slide the paper forward until it stops. 3. Orientation: The appropriate orientation 3. Paper Size...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...came with only the tri-color print cartridge. Verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. 1 Remove the pink plastic tape. ● The print cartridges might be out of ink. If a print cartridge is low on your printouts are misaligned,... then align the print cartridges. Replace one or both empty print cartridges. Blank pages print ● The...
...came with only the tri-color print cartridge. Verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. 1 Remove the pink plastic tape. ● The print cartridges might be out of ink. If a print cartridge is low on your printouts are misaligned,... then align the print cartridges. Replace one or both empty print cartridges. Blank pages print ● The...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... the flap inside the envelope before loading it in the ink-backup mode. Select the appropriate print settings within the software program. Envelope is printed at an angle 1. Parts of paper is printed off-center or at an angle 48 HP Deskjet 3900 series Document does not reflect the new print settings The... the paper has been placed in the wrong place ➔ Open the Page Setup dialog box and verify the following settings: - Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer when printing borderless documents.
... the flap inside the envelope before loading it in the ink-backup mode. Select the appropriate print settings within the software program. Envelope is printed at an angle 1. Parts of paper is printed off-center or at an angle 48 HP Deskjet 3900 series Document does not reflect the new print settings The... the paper has been placed in the wrong place ➔ Open the Page Setup dialog box and verify the following settings: - Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer when printing borderless documents.