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... to the printer 4 Printer operation 5 Print cartridges 5 Troubleshooting 6 Installation troubleshooting for Windows 6 Printer is not printing after installation 8 Paper jam 11 HP support 12 HP printer limited warranty statement 13 Product specifications 14 Regulatory model identification number 15...items that might vary in this guide? Setup posters (Windows® and Macintosh) 7. See "HP support" on page 12 for buying an HP Deskjet printer! English The HP Deskjet 3900 series printer Thank you for more information. This reference guide contains the following items. ...
... to the printer 4 Printer operation 5 Print cartridges 5 Troubleshooting 6 Installation troubleshooting for Windows 6 Printer is not printing after installation 8 Paper jam 11 HP support 12 HP printer limited warranty statement 13 Product specifications 14 Regulatory model identification number 15...items that might vary in this guide? Setup posters (Windows® and Macintosh) 7. See "HP support" on page 12 for buying an HP Deskjet printer! English The HP Deskjet 3900 series printer Thank you for more information. This reference guide contains the following items. ...
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... performance. Readme The readme file provides information about known software compatibility issues with the HP printer. The user's guide is required to HP Deskjet 3900 Series, and then click Read Me. The user's guide is available only if the printer software has been installed. To view the Macintosh onscreen user's guide, double-click the...
... performance. Readme The readme file provides information about known software compatibility issues with the HP printer. The user's guide is required to HP Deskjet 3900 Series, and then click Read Me. The user's guide is available only if the printer software has been installed. To view the Macintosh onscreen user's guide, double-click the...
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... list of additional troubleshooting topics that are discussed in this section if you set up the HP printer. Click the Cancel button to find additional troubleshooting information. The installation program stops when it looks for Windows Printer is not printing after you have problems setting... up the printer, or if a paper jam occurs. Problem The installation program stops when it finds an unsupported operating system. This is a list of printers after I try to www.hp.com/support for Windows Use the information in the onscreen user's guide. This...
... list of additional troubleshooting topics that are discussed in this section if you set up the HP printer. Click the Cancel button to find additional troubleshooting information. The installation program stops when it looks for Windows Printer is not printing after you have problems setting... up the printer, or if a paper jam occurs. Problem The installation program stops when it finds an unsupported operating system. This is a list of printers after I try to www.hp.com/support for Windows Use the information in the onscreen user's guide. This...
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...5. Note: This is disabled. • The computer cannot find the autorun.exe file on the CD-ROM. 1. Reconnect the power cord to install the printer software. Make sure that the printer software CD was inserted into a supported CD-ROM drive. 2. Possible causes Solution • Static... electricity has built up in the New Hardware Found dialog box (and you are not using Windows 2000. English The installation program does not start automatically when the CD is firmly attached to the printer. 6. Possible causes Solution • Autorun is not a ...
...5. Note: This is disabled. • The computer cannot find the autorun.exe file on the CD-ROM. 1. Reconnect the power cord to install the printer software. Make sure that the printer software CD was inserted into a supported CD-ROM drive. 2. Possible causes Solution • Static... electricity has built up in the New Hardware Found dialog box (and you are not using Windows 2000. English The installation program does not start automatically when the CD is firmly attached to the printer. 6. Possible causes Solution • Autorun is not a ...
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... on . Printer is not printing after the printer is still not detected, replace the USB cable, and then continue to finish the installation. Quit any background tasks, such as a scanner, is connected to the computer. 1. Possible causes Solution One of these conditions have ... c. Turn the printer off the software. 5. b. Insert the printer software CD into the CD-ROM drive. Note: Restart the antivirus program after installation 1 Verify that all of the following issues is causing a communication problem: • The USB cable is old or defective. • Software, such...
... on . Printer is not printing after the printer is still not detected, replace the USB cable, and then continue to finish the installation. Quit any background tasks, such as a scanner, is connected to the computer. 1. Possible causes Solution One of these conditions have ... c. Turn the printer off the software. 5. b. Insert the printer software CD into the CD-ROM drive. Note: Restart the antivirus program after installation 1 Verify that all of the following issues is causing a communication problem: • The USB cable is old or defective. • Software, such...
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...following procedure: 1. Delete the print job from the print queue. The printer has a paper jam. Problem (Windows only) The printer software seemed to install. 1. Note: For more information, see the onscreen user's guide. English 2 If the problem persists, look for the issue below: Issue (Windows...install correctly, but the printer name does not appear in the list of printers after I click Print on the File menu or in the Printers folder in Control Panel. Open the Print Center/Printer Setup Utility or Printer List. 2. To view the onscreen user's guide, double-click the HP...
...following procedure: 1. Delete the print job from the print queue. The printer has a paper jam. Problem (Windows only) The printer software seemed to install. 1. Note: For more information, see the onscreen user's guide. English 2 If the problem persists, look for the issue below: Issue (Windows...install correctly, but the printer name does not appear in the list of printers after I click Print on the File menu or in the Printers folder in Control Panel. Open the Print Center/Printer Setup Utility or Printer List. 2. To view the onscreen user's guide, double-click the HP...
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...installed. Remove the rear access door. Still need help? Remove the paper from the label sheet while passing through the printer. 6. Remove any paper that a label did not become detached from the paper tray. Reload the paper in the paper tray. 10.Reprint the document. Press the handle to HP Deskjet... 3900 Series, and then click User's Guide. • Macintosh: On the desktop, double-click the HP Deskjet 3900 Series User's Guide icon. 11
...installed. Remove the rear access door. Still need help? Remove the paper from the label sheet while passing through the printer. 6. Remove any paper that a label did not become detached from the paper tray. Reload the paper in the paper tray. 10.Reprint the document. Press the handle to HP Deskjet... 3900 Series, and then click User's Guide. • Macintosh: On the desktop, double-click the HP Deskjet 3900 Series User's Guide icon. 11
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...• This device may cause harmful interference, and void your authority to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for help. Operation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Hewlett-Packard Company may...and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that to operate this equipment. LED indicator statement The display LEDs meet the requirements of EN 60825-1. ...
...• This device may cause harmful interference, and void your authority to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for help. Operation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Hewlett-Packard Company may...and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that to operate this equipment. LED indicator statement The display LEDs meet the requirements of EN 60825-1. ...
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... 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 photos 16 6 Print other documents 17 E-mail ...17... 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 1
... 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 photos 16 6 Print other documents 17 E-mail ...17... 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 1
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You have purchased an 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...to get better photos. Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to enhance detail in shadows are just a few of 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...
You have purchased an 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...to get better photos. Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to enhance detail in shadows are just a few of 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...
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... the right or to the left. You can be installed before printing. Print cartridges Two print cartridges can find the selection number in three places: ● Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing. 8 HP Deskjet 3900 series Note The print cartridges must be used with...
... the right or to the left. You can be installed before printing. Print cartridges Two print cartridges can find the selection number in three places: ● Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing. 8 HP Deskjet 3900 series Note The print cartridges must be used with...
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.... User's guide 9 Ink-backup mode output Printing 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. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. The inkbackup mode is initiated...
.... User's guide 9 Ink-backup mode output Printing 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. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. The inkbackup mode is initiated...
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...paper from the printer. The side to the left. 2. Place the photo paper in the right side of photo paper. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size on should face down and...sizes might extend beyond the edge of the paper. Prepare to print Show me how to print the photo. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that the photo paper that the tab is flat. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series Print 1.
...paper from the printer. The side to the left. 2. Place the photo paper in the right side of photo paper. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size on should face down and...sizes might extend beyond the edge of the paper. Prepare to print Show me how to print the photo. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that the photo paper that the tab is flat. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series Print 1.
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... that a complete list of supported paper sizes appears in the Paper Size pull-down menu. ● Set the paper size for the document that is installed on the pane that you want to print, click File, and then click Print. Print dialog box Use the Print dialog box to perform the...
... that a complete list of supported paper sizes appears in the Paper Size pull-down menu. ● Set the paper size for the document that is installed on the pane that you want to print, click File, and then click Print. Print dialog box Use the Print dialog box to perform the...
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... Status. Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look for 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 are replacing. 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of the...
... Status. Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look for 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 are replacing. 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of the...
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The cradle moves to turn on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 34 HP Deskjet 3900 series Press the Power button to the center of the cradle. 4. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic ... on the print cartridge. 4 Slide the print cartridge out of the printer. 3. Chapter 9 Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with only one print cartridge installed. Installation instructions Show me how to install a print cartridge: 1. Open the printer cover. Follow these steps to...
The cradle moves to turn on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 34 HP Deskjet 3900 series Press the Power button to the center of the cradle. 4. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic ... on the print cartridge. 4 Slide the print cartridge out of the printer. 3. Chapter 9 Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with only one print cartridge installed. Installation instructions Show me how to install a print cartridge: 1. Open the printer cover. Follow these steps to...
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...the printer: 1. View estimated ink levels Follow these instructions to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that is displayed. 36 HP Deskjet 3900 series If the print cartridges are missing lines or dots, or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges might be cleaned.... If your printed pages are not low on ink or might need to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to be low on ink, follow these steps to replace a print cartridge, note the print cartridge...
...the printer: 1. View estimated ink levels Follow these instructions to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that is displayed. 36 HP Deskjet 3900 series If the print cartridges are missing lines or dots, or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges might be cleaned.... If your printed pages are not low on ink or might need to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to be low on ink, follow these steps to replace a print cartridge, note the print cartridge...
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...consistent print quality: ● Keep all print cartridges in the printer, and then close the printer cover. 7. HP Printer Utility The HP Printer Utility contains tools to install the print cartridge in the print cartridges. ● Align the print cartridges. ● Find product support on ... remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to perform the following topics: ● Open the HP Printer Utility ● HP Printer Utility panes User's guide 39 Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. For more information about the print cartridges used...
...consistent print quality: ● Keep all print cartridges in the printer, and then close the printer cover. 7. HP Printer Utility The HP Printer Utility contains tools to install the print cartridge in the print cartridges. ● Align the print cartridges. ● Find product support on ... remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to perform the following topics: ● Open the HP Printer Utility ● HP Printer Utility panes User's guide 39 Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. For more information about the print cartridges used...
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... ● Paper jam ● Paper problems ● Printer is stalled ● Print cartridge problems ● Photos do not use other USB devices that are properly installed. ● The paper or other media is correctly loaded in the paper tray. ● The printer cover is closed. ● The rear access door is...
... ● Paper jam ● Paper problems ● Printer is stalled ● Print cartridge problems ● Photos do not use other USB devices that are properly installed. ● The paper or other media is correctly loaded in the paper tray. ● The printer cover is closed. ● The rear access door is...
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...to the back of the printer, and then turn on the printer. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the right side of the cradle. 4. Use paper that is not positioned firmly against the edge of the ...recommended specifications. The printer also might print on multiple sheets if different paper types are installed. Connect the power cable to www.hp.com/support or contact HP. If you receive a print cartridge error message, one or both of the print cartridges... firmly against the paper. Read the selection number on the print cartridge label. 44 HP Deskjet 3900 series
...to the back of the printer, and then turn on the printer. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the right side of the cradle. 4. Use paper that is not positioned firmly against the edge of the ...recommended specifications. The printer also might print on multiple sheets if different paper types are installed. Connect the power cable to www.hp.com/support or contact HP. If you receive a print cartridge error message, one or both of the print cartridges... firmly against the paper. Read the selection number on the print cartridge label. 44 HP Deskjet 3900 series