Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X)
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... A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Improper maintenance or modification; d. For HP printer products, the use of a non-HP or refilled ink cartridge, HP will be available from any authorized HP service facility in any country where the covered HP product is distributed by HP's warranty, HP shall either the warranty to the customer or any HP support contract with such local law. Any...
... A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Improper maintenance or modification; d. For HP printer products, the use of a non-HP or refilled ink cartridge, HP will be available from any authorized HP service facility in any country where the covered HP product is distributed by HP's warranty, HP shall either the warranty to the customer or any HP support contract with such local law. Any...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...reserved. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are used print cartridges out of the reach of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is subject to as constituting an ... cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to other countries. Adobe, AdobeRGB, and Acrobat are trademarks of children. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of this user's guide. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet...
...reserved. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are used print cartridges out of the reach of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is subject to as constituting an ... cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to other countries. Adobe, AdobeRGB, and Acrobat are trademarks of children. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of this user's guide. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet...
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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...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 each print cartridge with the onscreen ink level indicator. ● Ink... 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 ...
...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 each print cartridge with the onscreen ink level indicator. ● Ink... 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 ...
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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... grayed and is removed from the print cartridge cradle. For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. If a print cartridge runs out 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...
... grayed and is removed from the print cartridge cradle. For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. If a print cartridge runs out 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...
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 paper... Some panoramic paper sizes might extend beyond the edge of the paper. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series The side to load photo paper. 1. 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 the tab is flat. Ensure that the size ...
Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the right side of photo paper... Some panoramic paper sizes might extend beyond the edge of the paper. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series The side to load photo paper. 1. 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 the tab is flat. Ensure that the size ...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... ● 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 you have the correct print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. You can find the selection number in the...
... ● 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 you have the correct print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. You can find the selection number in the...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... to the center of the cradle. 4. Chapter 9 Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with only one print cartridge installed. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 34 HP Deskjet 3900 series Open the printer cover. The cradle...
... to the center of the cradle. 4. Chapter 9 Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with only one print cartridge installed. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 34 HP Deskjet 3900 series Open the printer cover. The cradle...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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.... 8. 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. Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. User's guide 35 1 Remove the pink tape...
.... 8. 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. Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. User's guide 35 1 Remove the pink tape...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... print a test page: 1. Click the Clean button, and then 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 ensure the best print quality. Select Align. 4. Select Supplies Status. Click the Align button, and then follow...
... print a test page: 1. Click the Clean button, and then 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 ensure the best print quality. Select Align. 4. Select Supplies Status. Click the Align button, and then follow...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...the support rod that the print cartridge cradle uses to remove ink from fabric. Wash the fabric in a fine mist, ink smudges will not stick to the print cartridge Be careful not to get ink on the print cartridge contacts. Warm or hot water can damage the print cartridge) ● Cotton swabs or ...other soft, lint-free material that can set the ink into the fabric. The cradle ...
...the support rod that the print cartridge cradle uses to remove ink from fabric. Wash the fabric in a fine mist, ink smudges will not stick to the print cartridge Be careful not to get ink on the print cartridge contacts. Warm or hot water can damage the print cartridge) ● Cotton swabs or ...other soft, lint-free material that can set the ink into the fabric. The cradle ...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... are still present. 4. Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on a clean swab. 38 HP Deskjet 3900 series Caution Do not wipe the nozzle plate. Wipe the underside of the print cartridge for fibers. Inspect the face and edges of the print cartridge cradle walls with clean, moistened cotton swabs. Cleaning instructions...
... are still present. 4. Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on a clean swab. 38 HP Deskjet 3900 series Caution Do not wipe the nozzle plate. Wipe the underside of the print cartridge for fibers. Inspect the face and edges of the print cartridge cradle walls with clean, moistened cotton swabs. Cleaning instructions...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...the back of the printer. 8. HP Printer Utility The HP Printer Utility contains tools to perform the following tasks: ● Print a test page. ● Clean the print cartridges. ● View estimated ink levels in the print cartridges. ● Align the print cartridges. ● Find product support ...Repeat the cleaning procedure if ink streaks continue to register your printer. ● Use the HP Web site to appear on the HP Web site. ● Find information about the HP Printer Utility, see the following tips will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality...
...the back of the printer. 8. HP Printer Utility The HP Printer Utility contains tools to perform the following tasks: ● Print a test page. ● Clean the print cartridges. ● View estimated ink levels in the print cartridges. ● Align the print cartridges. ● Find product support ...Repeat the cleaning procedure if ink streaks continue to register your printer. ● Use the HP Web site to appear on the HP Web site. ● Find information about the HP Printer Utility, see the following tips will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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.... 40 HP Deskjet 3900 series In Finder, click Applications, click Utilities, and then double-click Print Center. 2. Select the printer, and then click Configure. 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...
.... 40 HP Deskjet 3900 series In Finder, click Applications, click Utilities, and then double-click Print Center. 2. Select the printer, and then click Configure. 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...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... mode if you receive the ink-backup mode message and two print cartridges are installed in the printer. 1 Warranty date 2 Selection number 3. If the Power light is flashing, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Check the list of print cartridges that was named in the printer and close the printer cover. Check...
... mode if you receive the ink-backup mode message and two print cartridges are installed in the printer. 1 Warranty date 2 Selection number 3. If the Power light is flashing, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Check the list of print cartridges that was named in the printer and close the printer cover. Check...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... Streaks and missing lines If your printed pages are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges might be low on ink or might need to be cleaned. 46 HP Deskjet 3900 series Paper Size: The appropriate paper size - Verify that the photo paper is placed in the wrong ...side of plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the paper bends or curls. Print cartridge is in ...
... Streaks and missing lines If your printed pages are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges might be low on ink or might need to be cleaned. 46 HP Deskjet 3900 series Paper Size: The appropriate paper size - Verify that the photo paper is placed in the wrong ...side of plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the paper bends or curls. Print cartridge is in ...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. 1 Remove the pink plastic tape. ● The print cartridges might be attached to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality. ● Verify that a black print cartridge is low on ink. Print is faded ● Verify that neither... on your printouts are misaligned, then align the print cartridges. If the black text and images on your printouts are faded, you might still be out of ink. Document is low on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. For the correct part numbers, see the reference guide...
...plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. 1 Remove the pink plastic tape. ● The print cartridges might be attached to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality. ● Verify that a black print cartridge is low on ink. Print is faded ● Verify that neither... on your printouts are misaligned, then align the print cartridges. If the black text and images on your printouts are faded, you might still be out of ink. Document is low on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. For the correct part numbers, see the reference guide...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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Parts of the document are missing or printed in the ink-backup mode. Paper Size: Verify the appropriate paper size. - Document does not reflect ... the envelope before loading it in the tray correctly. 2. Reprint the envelope. Image is printed at an angle 48 HP Deskjet 3900 series Chapter 10 Document is placed in the paper tray, and that the paper has been placed in the printer...edge of paper is printed off-center or at an angle 1. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer when printing borderless documents. Verify that only one type of the envelope. 3.
Parts of the document are missing or printed in the ink-backup mode. Paper Size: Verify the appropriate paper size. - Document does not reflect ... the envelope before loading it in the tray correctly. 2. Reprint the envelope. Image is printed at an angle 48 HP Deskjet 3900 series Chapter 10 Document is placed in the paper tray, and that the paper has been placed in the printer...edge of paper is printed off-center or at an angle 1. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer when printing borderless documents. Verify that only one type of the envelope. 3.