Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X)
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... 3 Connecting to the printer 4 Printer operation 5 Print cartridges 5 Troubleshooting 6 Installation troubleshooting for Windows 6 Printer is not included for additional items that might vary in this guide? HP Deskjet 3900 series printer 2. Setup posters (Windows® and Macintosh) 7. See the setup poster for some printer models. English The HP Deskjet 3900 series printer Thank you for more information. Tri-color print cartridge 4. Printer software CD * A black print cartridge is not printing after installation 8 Paper jam 11 HP support 12 HP printer limited...
... 3 Connecting to the printer 4 Printer operation 5 Print cartridges 5 Troubleshooting 6 Installation troubleshooting for Windows 6 Printer is not included for additional items that might vary in this guide? HP Deskjet 3900 series printer 2. Setup posters (Windows® and Macintosh) 7. See the setup poster for some printer models. English The HP Deskjet 3900 series printer Thank you for more information. Tri-color print cartridge 4. Printer software CD * A black print cartridge is not printing after installation 8 Paper jam 11 HP support 12 HP printer limited...
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... Cancel button to find additional troubleshooting information. This is Windows XP 64-bit. Section Installation troubleshooting for Windows Use the information in this section if you set up the HP printer. English Troubleshooting Use the information in this section if you have problems setting up the HP printer, if you cannot print after installation Printer does not print Paper jam Still need help? The installation program stops when it finds an unsupported operating system. Problem The installation program stops when...
... Cancel button to find additional troubleshooting information. This is Windows XP 64-bit. Section Installation troubleshooting for Windows Use the information in this section if you set up the HP printer. English Troubleshooting Use the information in this section if you have problems setting up the HP printer, if you cannot print after installation Printer does not print Paper jam Still need help? The installation program stops when it finds an unsupported operating system. Problem The installation program stops when...
Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X)
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... USB cable. 1. Reconnect the power cord to install the printer software. Possible causes Solution • Autorun is Problem inserted. Follow the onscreen instructions to the printer. 5. Click Setup, and then click Open. Disconnect the USB cable from the printer. 3. Make sure that the printer software CD was inserted into a supported CD-ROM drive. 2. The setup.exe file appears in the New Hardware Found dialog box (and you are not using Windows 2000 and this message...
... USB cable. 1. Reconnect the power cord to install the printer software. Possible causes Solution • Autorun is Problem inserted. Follow the onscreen instructions to the printer. 5. Click Setup, and then click Open. Disconnect the USB cable from the printer. 3. Make sure that the printer software CD was inserted into a supported CD-ROM drive. 2. The setup.exe file appears in the New Hardware Found dialog box (and you are not using Windows 2000 and this message...
Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X)
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... other media is correctly loaded in the paper tray. The printer cover is closed. The rear access door is connected to the next step. 2. Note: To quit the antivirus program, follow the manufacturer's instructions for new hardware. Insert the printer software CD into the CD-ROM drive. English Problem The installation program stops when it looks for turning off , and then disconnect the USB cable and power cord...
... other media is correctly loaded in the paper tray. The printer cover is closed. The rear access door is connected to the next step. 2. Note: To quit the antivirus program, follow the manufacturer's instructions for new hardware. Insert the printer software CD into the CD-ROM drive. English Problem The installation program stops when it looks for turning off , and then disconnect the USB cable and power cord...
Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X)
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...'s instructions for new hardware" on the File menu or in the Printers folder in Control Panel. Open the Print Center/Printer Setup Utility or Printer List. 2. Delete the print job from the print queue. Page See page 9. Note: For more information, see the onscreen user's guide. See page 9. Quit any antivirus programs or other software programs that are running on the desktop. 9 Problem (Windows only) The printer software seemed to install. 1. See page 11. Solution Delete the print job by using...
...'s instructions for new hardware" on the File menu or in the Printers folder in Control Panel. Open the Print Center/Printer Setup Utility or Printer List. 2. Delete the print job from the print queue. Page See page 9. Note: For more information, see the onscreen user's guide. See page 9. Quit any antivirus programs or other software programs that are running on the desktop. 9 Problem (Windows only) The printer software seemed to install. 1. See page 11. Solution Delete the print job by using...
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... qualified online support specialists • Software and printer driver updates for your product • Valuable product and troubleshooting information for up-to your computer at no charge during the printer limited warranty period. Call HP support. Standard phone company charges apply. Can you re-create it back to -date product information and expert assistance, and includes the following information: Printer model number (located...
... qualified online support specialists • Software and printer driver updates for your product • Valuable product and troubleshooting information for up-to your computer at no charge during the printer limited warranty period. Call HP support. Standard phone company charges apply. Can you re-create it back to -date product information and expert assistance, and includes the following information: Printer model number (located...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... transfers 25 7 Printing tips...27 Select a print quality 27 Set the page order 27 Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper 28 Select a paper type 28 Print preview ...28 8 Printer software 29 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 cartridges 36 Automatically clean print cartridges 36 Print a test page 36 User's guide...
... transfers 25 7 Printing tips...27 Select a print quality 27 Set the page order 27 Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper 28 Select a paper type 28 Print preview ...28 8 Printer software 29 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 cartridges 36 Automatically clean print cartridges 36 Print a test page 36 User's guide...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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View estimated ink levels 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 Print quality is poor 46 Document is misprinted 47 Problems with borderless documents 48 Error messages 51 Power light is flashing 52 Document prints slowly 52 If you continue...
View estimated ink levels 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 Print quality is poor 46 Document is misprinted 47 Problems with borderless documents 48 Error messages 51 Power light is flashing 52 Document prints slowly 52 If you continue...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... installed on your printer so that a complete list of supported paper sizes appears in the Paper Size pull-down menu. ● Set the paper size for a document. ● Resize a document. ● Specify the document orientation. Presets: Select a group of the printed document. Use the Page Setup dialog box to change the status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.2) Print settings The printer is controlled by software that is selected. Use the menu and buttons for the document. 4. ?: Open MacHelp. 5. User's guide 29 Use the printer software, also known as the printer driver...
... installed on your printer so that a complete list of supported paper sizes appears in the Paper Size pull-down menu. ● Set the paper size for a document. ● Resize a document. ● Specify the document orientation. Presets: Select a group of the printed document. Use the Page Setup dialog box to change the status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.2) Print settings The printer is controlled by software that is selected. Use the menu and buttons for the document. 4. ?: Open MacHelp. 5. User's guide 29 Use the printer software, also known as the printer driver...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to print a test page: 1. Open the HP Printer Utility. 3. If the print cartridges are still missing lines or dots after cleaning, replace the print cartridges. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Select Clean. 3. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the print cartridges that is displayed. 36 HP Deskjet 3900 series Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Click the Align button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. If your printed pages are installed in the paper tray. 2. Print a test page...
... After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to print a test page: 1. Open the HP Printer Utility. 3. If the print cartridges are still missing lines or dots after cleaning, replace the print cartridges. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Select Clean. 3. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the print cartridges that is displayed. 36 HP Deskjet 3900 series Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Click the Align button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. If your printed pages are installed in the paper tray. 2. Print a test page...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... paper guide is installed in the print cartridge cradle. 3. Make sure the print cartridges are listed in the printer. To verify that is appropriate for and clear any loose or broken parts in the printer. Paper might be loaded improperly The printer might print on the print cartridge label. 44 HP Deskjet 3900 series Support phone numbers are installed securely in the right side of the cradle. 4. Connect the power cable to www.hp.com/support or contact HP. Check for any paper jam. 5. Open the printer cover. 2. Use paper...
... paper guide is installed in the print cartridge cradle. 3. Make sure the print cartridges are listed in the printer. To verify that is appropriate for and clear any loose or broken parts in the printer. Paper might be loaded improperly The printer might print on the print cartridge label. 44 HP Deskjet 3900 series Support phone numbers are installed securely in the right side of the cradle. 4. Connect the power cable to www.hp.com/support or contact HP. Check for any paper jam. 5. Open the printer cover. 2. Use paper...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... removed from the print cartridges. 1 Remove the pink plastic tape. ● The print cartridges might be printing with the printer. ● Verify that came with only the tri-color print cartridge. For the correct part numbers, see the reference guide that a black print cartridge is low on your printouts are misaligned If the text and images on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. User's guide 47 If a print cartridge is misprinted Text and images are misaligned, then align the print cartridges...
... removed from the print cartridges. 1 Remove the pink plastic tape. ● The print cartridges might be printing with the printer. ● Verify that came with only the tri-color print cartridge. For the correct part numbers, see the reference guide that a black print cartridge is low on your printouts are misaligned If the text and images on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. User's guide 47 If a print cartridge is misprinted Text and images are misaligned, then align the print cartridges...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... documents 48 U USB connecting to the printer 10 utilities 39 R Real Life technologies 14 removing ink from skin and clothing 37 S special features 4 specifications printer specifications 55 supplies paper 54 USB cables 54 T Terms and conventions in manual 2 test page, printing 36 toolbox 39 transparency printing 23 troubleshooting document is misprinted 47 document prints slowly 52 error messages 51 paper jam 42 paper problems 43 photo has an unwanted border 49 photos do not print correctly 46 power light is flashing 52 print cartridge problems 44 print...
... documents 48 U USB connecting to the printer 10 utilities 39 R Real Life technologies 14 removing ink from skin and clothing 37 S special features 4 specifications printer specifications 55 supplies paper 54 USB cables 54 T Terms and conventions in manual 2 test page, printing 36 toolbox 39 transparency printing 23 troubleshooting document is misprinted 47 document prints slowly 52 error messages 51 paper jam 42 paper problems 43 photo has an unwanted border 49 photos do not print correctly 46 power light is flashing 52 print cartridge problems 44 print...
User's Guide - (Windows)
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......23 Transparencies...24 Labels...25 Index cards and other small media 26 Booklets...27 Posters...28 Iron-on transfers 29 7 Printing tips...31 Printing shortcuts 31 Fast/economical printing 31 General everyday printing 32 Presentation printing 32 Set default settings for the printer 32 Select a print quality 33 Set the page order 33 Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper 33 Print preview...34 Set a custom paper size 34 Select a paper type 34 Print task quick sets 35 User's guide 1
......23 Transparencies...24 Labels...25 Index cards and other small media 26 Booklets...27 Posters...28 Iron-on transfers 29 7 Printing tips...31 Printing shortcuts 31 Fast/economical printing 31 General everyday printing 32 Presentation printing 32 Set default settings for the printer 32 Select a print quality 33 Set the page order 33 Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper 33 Print preview...34 Set a custom paper size 34 Select a paper type 34 Print task quick sets 35 User's guide 1
User's Guide - (Windows)
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...'s This? help 38 Ink Status window 38 Download printer software updates 39 9 Maintenance...40 Install print cartridges 40 Align the print cartridges 42 Automatically clean print cartridges 43 Print a test page 43 View estimated ink levels 43 Maintain the printer body 44 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 44 Manually clean print cartridges 44 Maintain print cartridges 46 Printer Toolbox...46 10 Troubleshooting 48 Printer does not print 48 Paper jam...49 Paper problems...50 Printer is stalled...51 Print cartridge problems 51 Photos do not print correctly 53 Print quality is...
...'s This? help 38 Ink Status window 38 Download printer software updates 39 9 Maintenance...40 Install print cartridges 40 Align the print cartridges 42 Automatically clean print cartridges 43 Print a test page 43 View estimated ink levels 43 Maintain the printer body 44 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 44 Manually clean print cartridges 44 Maintain print cartridges 46 Printer Toolbox...46 10 Troubleshooting 48 Printer does not print 48 Paper jam...49 Paper problems...50 Printer is stalled...51 Print cartridge problems 51 Photos do not print correctly 53 Print quality is...
User's Guide - (Windows)
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... printer software installed, a software update appears in the HP Software Update window. - HP Software Update searches the HP Web site for your system at this again check box in the lower-left corner of options. 3. User's guide 39 Print cartridge information and ordering For print cartridge information and to link to display a list of the window. For Windows 2000, click Start, click Settings, and then click Printers. For Windows XP, click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes. Download printer software updates Download the latest printer software update...
... printer software installed, a software update appears in the HP Software Update window. - HP Software Update searches the HP Web site for your system at this again check box in the lower-left corner of options. 3. User's guide 39 Print cartridge information and ordering For print cartridge information and to link to display a list of the window. For Windows 2000, click Start, click Settings, and then click Printers. For Windows XP, click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes. Download printer software updates Download the latest printer software update...
User's Guide - (Windows)
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... the Print Cartridge Information button. User's guide 43 Caution Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Note If the print cartridges were used before being installed in the printer, the estimated ink levels will not appear on ink or might need to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. Print a test page Follow these steps to be available in your operating environment. The Estimated Ink Levels tab also contains print cartridge ordering information. If the print cartridges are not low on ink, follow these instructions to...
... the Print Cartridge Information button. User's guide 43 Caution Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Note If the print cartridges were used before being installed in the printer, the estimated ink levels will not appear on ink or might need to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. Print a test page Follow these steps to be available in your operating environment. The Estimated Ink Levels tab also contains print cartridge ordering information. If the print cartridges are not low on ink, follow these instructions to...
User's Guide - (Windows)
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... the document that is installed in the print cartridge cradle. 3. Support phone numbers are loaded in the reference guide that prevent the print cartridges from the back of the cradle. 4. Read the selection number on multiple sheets if different paper types are listed in the printer. Check for and clear any paper jam. 5. Connect the power cable to www.hp.com/support or contact HP. Check for and remove any loose or broken parts in the printer. Paper weight The printer might print on multiple sheets...
... the document that is installed in the print cartridge cradle. 3. Support phone numbers are loaded in the reference guide that prevent the print cartridges from the back of the cradle. 4. Read the selection number on multiple sheets if different paper types are listed in the printer. Check for and clear any paper jam. 5. Connect the power cable to www.hp.com/support or contact HP. Check for and remove any loose or broken parts in the printer. Paper weight The printer might print on multiple sheets...
User's Guide - (Windows)
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... tri-color print cartridge. Verify that a black print cartridge is low on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. Replace one or both empty print cartridges. 54 HP Deskjet 3900 series For the correct part numbers, see the reference guide that came with the printer. ● Verify that the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. 1 Remove the pink plastic tape. ● Consider selecting a higher print quality. Blank pages print ● The protective piece of plastic tape might need...
... tri-color print cartridge. Verify that a black print cartridge is low on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. Replace one or both empty print cartridges. 54 HP Deskjet 3900 series For the correct part numbers, see the reference guide that came with the printer. ● Verify that the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. 1 Remove the pink plastic tape. ● Consider selecting a higher print quality. Blank pages print ● The protective piece of plastic tape might need...
User's Guide - (Windows)
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... USB cables 62 T Terms and conventions in manual 2 test page, printing 43 Toolbox 46 transparency printing 24 troubleshooting document is misprinted 55 document prints slowly 61 error messages 58 paper jam 49 paper problems 50 photo has an unwanted border 57 photos do not print correctly 53 power light is flashing 60 print cartridge problems 51 print quality is poor 54 printer is not printing 48 printer is stalled 51 printer prints on multiple sheets at once 50 problems with borderless documents 55 two-sided printing 36 68 HP Deskjet...
... USB cables 62 T Terms and conventions in manual 2 test page, printing 43 Toolbox 46 transparency printing 24 troubleshooting document is misprinted 55 document prints slowly 61 error messages 58 paper jam 49 paper problems 50 photo has an unwanted border 57 photos do not print correctly 53 power light is flashing 60 print cartridge problems 51 print quality is poor 54 printer is not printing 48 printer is stalled 51 printer prints on multiple sheets at once 50 problems with borderless documents 55 two-sided printing 36 68 HP Deskjet...