Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X)
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... peripheral hardware (see the following for the performance of the HP Limited Warranty in Canada, and from limiting the statutory rights of a consumer (e.g., the United Kingdom); Extent of a non-HP or refilled ink cartridge, HP will be either new or like-new, provided that it has... functionality at HP's option. 6. Otherwise restrict the ability of a manufacturer to service the printer for the product...
... peripheral hardware (see the following for the performance of the HP Limited Warranty in Canada, and from limiting the statutory rights of a consumer (e.g., the United Kingdom); Extent of a non-HP or refilled ink cartridge, HP will be either new or like-new, provided that it has... functionality at HP's option. 6. Otherwise restrict the ability of a manufacturer to service the printer for the product...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. TrueType is also referred to other countries. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are used print cartridges out of the reach of Apple Computer, Inc. HP shall not be construed as .... Adobe, AdobeRGB, and Acrobat are trademarks of HewlettPackard, except as the HP printer or printer. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is a U.S. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to as allowed under copyright laws. The only warranties for technical...
...Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. TrueType is also referred to other countries. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are used print cartridges out of the reach of Apple Computer, Inc. HP shall not be construed as .... Adobe, AdobeRGB, and Acrobat are trademarks of HewlettPackard, except as the HP printer or printer. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is a U.S. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to as allowed under copyright laws. The only warranties for technical...
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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... the onscreen ink level indicator. ● Ink-backup mode: Use ink-backup mode to continue 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...
... the onscreen ink level indicator. ● Ink-backup mode: Use ink-backup mode to continue 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...
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 information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode. 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 Supplies Status pane. 1 Selection number label ●...
For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode. 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 Supplies Status pane. 1 Selection number label ●...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the right side of photo ... how to be printed on which you want to the left. 2. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series Note Some panoramic paper sizes might extend beyond the edge of the paper. Ensure that the size corresponds...paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper tray. 3. Chapter 5 Guidelines ● Do not print borderless photos in ink-backup mode. For information about preventing photo paper from the printer. Slide the paper guide to print the photo. ●...
Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the right side of photo ... how to be printed on which you want to the left. 2. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series Note Some panoramic paper sizes might extend beyond the edge of the paper. Ensure that the size corresponds...paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper tray. 3. Chapter 5 Guidelines ● Do not print borderless photos in ink-backup mode. For information about preventing photo paper from the printer. Slide the paper guide to print the photo. ●...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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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 the print cartridge cradle. 9 Maintenance ● Install print cartridges ● Align the print cartridges ● Automatically clean print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View estimated 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 the print cartridge cradle. 9 Maintenance ● Install print cartridges ● Align the print cartridges ● Automatically clean print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...Open the printer cover. Chapter 9 Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with only one print cartridge installed. Push down on the print cartridge and slide it out of the cradle. 4. The cradle moves to install a print cartridge. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on... the print cartridge. 4 Slide the print cartridge out of the print cartridge cradle. 1 Press the Power button. 2 Lift the printer cover. 3 Push down on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 34 HP Deskjet 3900 series Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and ...
...Open the printer cover. Chapter 9 Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with only one print cartridge installed. Push down on the print cartridge and slide it out of the cradle. 4. The cradle moves to install a print cartridge. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on... the print cartridge. 4 Slide the print cartridge out of the print cartridge cradle. 1 Press the Power button. 2 Lift the printer cover. 3 Push down on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 34 HP Deskjet 3900 series Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and ...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...cover. 8. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Do not remove the copper strips. They are required electrical contacts. 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 5. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle. User's guide 35 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 ...
...cover. 8. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Do not remove the copper strips. They are required electrical contacts. 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 5. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle. User's guide 35 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 ...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... Follow these instructions to be cleaned. Open the HP Printer Utility. 3. Automatically clean print cartridges If your documents are not low on ink or might need to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that is displayed. 36 HP Deskjet 3900 series To align the print cartridges: 1. Click the Clean button, and then follow the onscreen...
... Follow these instructions to be cleaned. Open the HP Printer Utility. 3. Automatically clean print cartridges If your documents are not low on ink or might need to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that is displayed. 36 HP Deskjet 3900 series To align the print cartridges: 1. Click the Clean button, and then follow the onscreen...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris can set the ink into the fabric. When cleaning the printer, keep these instructions to remove ink from your hands or clothing as you clean. Noise is used on the print cartridge contacts. Press the Power button to turn on the printer case and...fabric in cold water and use sudsy ammonia. 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 a piece of paper, with an abrasive soap. Wash the fabric in cold water ...
...in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris can set the ink into the fabric. When cleaning the printer, keep these instructions to remove ink from your hands or clothing as you clean. Noise is used on the print cartridge contacts. Press the Power button to turn on the printer case and...fabric in cold water and use sudsy ammonia. 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 a piece of paper, with an abrasive soap. Wash the fabric in cold water ...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... and edges of the first print cartridge with the cotton swab. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for more than 30 minutes. Wipe 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 Inspect the face and edges... of the print cartridge cradle walls with distilled water and squeeze any excess water from the...
... and edges of the first print cartridge with the cotton swab. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for more than 30 minutes. Wipe 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 Inspect the face and edges... of the print cartridge cradle walls with distilled water and squeeze any excess water from the...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... tasks: ● Print a test page. ● Clean the print cartridges. ● View estimated ink levels in the printer. HP Printer Utility The HP Printer Utility contains tools to perform the following tips will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● Keep all print cartridges in the printer, and then close the printer cover...
... tasks: ● Print a test page. ● Clean the print cartridges. ● View estimated ink levels in the printer. HP Printer Utility The HP Printer Utility contains tools to perform the following tips will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● Keep all print cartridges in the printer, and then close the printer cover...
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. Mac OS X 10.3 1. ... The HP Printer Utility appears. 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 ...
... 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. Mac OS X 10.3 1. ... The HP Printer Utility appears. 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 ...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... next step. 3. User's guide 45 1 Warranty date 2 Selection number 3. Reinsert the print cartridge in ink-backup mode if you do not have a replacement print cartridge available. 5. Open the HP Printer Utility, and then select the Supplies Status pane. 4. If the Power light is not flashing...is fixed. Reinstall the print cartridge. Raise the printer cover and remove the print cartridge that only one print cartridge is installed, ink-backup mode is flashing, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. If you print with one print cartridge in the printer and close the...
... next step. 3. User's guide 45 1 Warranty date 2 Selection number 3. Reinsert the print cartridge in ink-backup mode if you do not have a replacement print cartridge available. 5. Open the HP Printer Utility, and then select the Supplies Status pane. 4. If the Power light is not flashing...is fixed. Reinstall the print cartridge. Raise the printer cover and remove the print cartridge that only one print cartridge is installed, ink-backup mode is flashing, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. If you print with one print cartridge in the printer and close the...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... poor Streaks and missing lines If your printed pages are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges might be cleaned. 46 HP Deskjet 3900 series Paper Type: The appropriate photo paper type - Slide the paper guide firmly against the paper that the photo paper is installed in ... press the guide so firmly against the edge of the paper. Orientation: The appropriate orientation 3. Install the black print cartridge in the paper tray with the side to be printed on ink or might need to be low on facing down. 2. Verify that the paper bends or curls. In the Paper...
... poor Streaks and missing lines If your printed pages are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges might be cleaned. 46 HP Deskjet 3900 series Paper Type: The appropriate photo paper type - Slide the paper guide firmly against the paper that the photo paper is installed in ... press the guide so firmly against the edge of the paper. Orientation: The appropriate orientation 3. Install the black print cartridge in the paper tray with the side to be printed on ink or might need to be low on facing down. 2. Verify that the paper bends or curls. In the Paper...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...; 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. Verify that the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. 1 Remove the pink plastic tape. ● Consider selecting a higher print quality. Document is...
...; 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. Verify that the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. 1 Remove the pink plastic tape. ● Consider selecting a higher print quality. Document is...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...paper is printed at an angle 48 HP Deskjet 3900 series Verify that the paper guide fits firmly against the edge of the envelope. 3. Confirm that the paper guide fits firmly against the edge of paper. 3. Reprint the envelope. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. 2. Image is... placed in the paper tray, and 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. Chapter 10 Document is printed...
...paper is printed at an angle 48 HP Deskjet 3900 series Verify that the paper guide fits firmly against the edge of the envelope. 3. Confirm that the paper guide fits firmly against the edge of paper. 3. Reprint the envelope. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. 2. Image is... placed in the paper tray, and 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. Chapter 10 Document is printed...