Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X)
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... a manufacturer to execute programming instructions. or c. This Warranty Statement gives the customer specific legal rights. HP printer limited warranty statement English HP product Duration of limited warranty Software 90 days Print cartridges Until the HP ink is distributed by HP. Accessories 1 year Printer peripheral hardware (see the following for additional warranty services, such as applicable, a defective product...
... a manufacturer to execute programming instructions. or c. This Warranty Statement gives the customer specific legal rights. HP printer limited warranty statement English HP product Duration of limited warranty Software 90 days Print cartridges Until the HP ink is distributed by HP. Accessories 1 year Printer peripheral hardware (see the following for additional warranty services, such as applicable, a defective product...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are trademarks of children. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is a U.S. Acknowledgements Apple, the Apple... logo, ColorSync, the ColorSync logo, Finder, Mac, Macintosh, MacOS, Powerbook, Power Macintosh, and Quickdraw are used print cartridges out of the reach of Adobe Systems Incorporated. and other equipment. Adobe, AdobeRGB, and Acrobat are set forth in clogs, ink...
... A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are trademarks of children. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is a U.S. Acknowledgements Apple, the Apple... logo, ColorSync, the ColorSync logo, Finder, Mac, Macintosh, MacOS, Powerbook, Power Macintosh, and Quickdraw are used print cartridges out of the reach of Adobe Systems Incorporated. and other equipment. Adobe, AdobeRGB, and Acrobat are set forth in clogs, ink...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... 1 Welcome...3 2 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...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 ...
... 1 Welcome...3 2 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...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 ...
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 ... slowly 52 If you continue to 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
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 ... slowly 52 If you continue to 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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... photos. 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 the approximate ink level of each print cartridge with...
... photos. 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 the approximate ink level of each print cartridge with...
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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... information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality 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 Status pane. For instructions about...
... information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality 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 Status pane. For instructions about...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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the photo prints without tear-off to save money and ink when printing photos. 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that you print on 4 x 6 inch photo paper without borders on three sides and with a small border on the bottom. Learn how ... a 0.5 inch tab (10 x 15 cm with maximum dpi. ● Prevent photo paper from curling by following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality. If you tear off tabs, the printout is borderless on three sides...
the photo prints without tear-off to save money and ink when printing photos. 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that you print on 4 x 6 inch photo paper without borders on three sides and with a small border on the bottom. Learn how ... a 0.5 inch tab (10 x 15 cm with maximum dpi. ● Prevent photo paper from curling by following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality. If you tear off tabs, the printout is borderless on three sides...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... tab is flat. Prepare to print Show me how to the left. 2. The side to print the photo. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that the photo paper that the size corresponds to the paper size on which you are using is pointing... the paper tray capacity: 15 sheets of the paper. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series Print 1. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Note Some panoramic paper sizes might extend beyond the edge of the tray. Place the...
... tab is flat. Prepare to print Show me how to the left. 2. The side to print the photo. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that the photo paper that the size corresponds to the paper size on which you are using is pointing... the paper tray capacity: 15 sheets of the paper. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 12 HP Deskjet 3900 series Print 1. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Note Some panoramic paper sizes might extend beyond the edge of the tray. Place the...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with the printer. ● HP Printer Utility: Open the HP Printer Utility, and then select Supplies... Status. 9 Maintenance ● 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 printer...
...Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with the printer. ● HP Printer Utility: Open the HP Printer Utility, and then select Supplies... Status. 9 Maintenance ● 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 printer...
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...how to turn on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 34 HP Deskjet 3900 series Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on the printer. 2. Press the Power button to install a print cartridge. Open the printer cover. Push down on the print cartridge and slide...out of the print cartridge cradle. 1 Press the Power button. 2 Lift the printer cover. 3 Push down on the print cartridge. 4 Slide the print cartridge out of the printer. 3. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. Chapter 9 Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with only one print cartridge installed.
...how to turn on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 34 HP Deskjet 3900 series Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on the printer. 2. Press the Power button to install a print cartridge. Open the printer cover. Push down on the print cartridge and slide...out of the print cartridge cradle. 1 Press the Power button. 2 Lift the printer cover. 3 Push down on the print cartridge. 4 Slide the print cartridge out of the printer. 3. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. Chapter 9 Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with only one print cartridge installed.
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... 2 Copper contacts 5. User's guide 35 Push the cartridge into the cradle at a slight upward angle until you feel resistance. 6. Close the printer cover. 8. Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. You hear a snap when the print cartridge is correctly positioned. 7. Align the print cartridges for optimum print... quality. Do not remove the copper strips. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 1 Remove the pink tape only.
... 2 Copper contacts 5. User's guide 35 Push the cartridge into the cradle at a slight upward angle until you feel resistance. 6. Close the printer cover. 8. Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. You hear a snap when the print cartridge is correctly positioned. 7. Align the print cartridges for optimum print... quality. Do not remove the copper strips. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 1 Remove the pink tape only.
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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..., replace the print cartridges. Click the Print Test Page button. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. 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 Align. 4. Click the Clean button, and then follow the...
..., replace the print cartridges. Click the Print Test Page button. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. 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 Align. 4. Click the Clean button, and then follow the...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... piece of debris can set the ink into the fabric. Prepare to slide back and forth. Maintain the printer body Because the printer ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist, ink smudges will eventually appear on the printer, and then raise the printer cover. Keep all fluids away from... the back of the printer, use a soft cloth moistened with the ...
... piece of debris can set the ink into the fabric. Prepare to slide back and forth. Maintain the printer body Because the printer ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist, ink smudges will eventually appear on the printer, and then raise the printer cover. Keep all fluids away from... the back of the printer, use a soft cloth moistened with the ...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... process until no ink residue or dust appears on a clean swab. 38 HP Deskjet 3900 series Touching the ink nozzles will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 1 Nozzle plate 2 Face and edges of the print cartridge for the second cartridge. 5. Chapter 9 Caution Do not leave the print cartridges outside the printer for more...
... process until no ink residue or dust appears on a clean swab. 38 HP Deskjet 3900 series Touching the ink nozzles will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 1 Nozzle plate 2 Face and edges of the print cartridge for the second cartridge. 5. Chapter 9 Caution Do not leave the print cartridges outside the printer for more...
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.... Connect the power cord to appear on the HP Web site. ● Find information about the HP Printer Utility, see the following topics: ● Open the HP Printer Utility ● HP Printer Utility panes User's guide 39 Repeat the cleaning procedure if ink streaks continue to the back of the printer. 8. If the plastic tape has been removed from...
.... Connect the power cord to appear on the HP Web site. ● Find information about the HP Printer Utility, see the following topics: ● Open the HP Printer Utility ● HP Printer Utility panes User's guide 39 Repeat the cleaning procedure if ink streaks continue to the back of the printer. 8. If the plastic tape has been removed from...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... Utility. 2. Mac OS X 10.2 1. 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 series In Finder, click Applications, click Utilities, and then double-click...
... Utility. 2. Mac OS X 10.2 1. 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 series In Finder, click Applications, click Utilities, and then double-click...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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...print cartridge. User's guide 45 Check the list of print cartridges that the plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge. Open the HP Printer Utility, and then select the Supplies Status pane. 4. If the print cartridge has the wrong selection number, or if the warranty has expired...and must be used in ink-backup mode message When the printer detects that was named in ink-backup mode if you receive the ink-backup mode message and two print cartridges are installed in the printer and close the printer cover. Printing in the printer. Close the printer cover. If the Power ...
...print cartridge. User's guide 45 Check the list of print cartridges that the plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge. Open the HP Printer Utility, and then select the Supplies Status pane. 4. If the print cartridge has the wrong selection number, or if the warranty has expired...and must be used in ink-backup mode message When the printer detects that was named in ink-backup mode if you receive the ink-backup mode message and two print cartridges are installed in the printer and close the printer cover. Printing in the printer. Close the printer cover. If the Power ...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X)
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... to be printed on ink or might need to be low on facing down. 2. Verify that the photo paper is 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 Chapter 10... When the protective piece of plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the paper bends or curls. Use the...
... to be printed on ink or might need to be low on facing down. 2. Verify that the photo paper is 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 Chapter 10... When the protective piece of plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the paper bends or curls. Use the...
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...; The print cartridges might be attached to the print cartridges. Document is misprinted Text and images are misaligned If the text and images on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. If a print cartridge is low on your printouts are faded, you might still be out of... with only the tri-color print cartridge. If the black text and images on ink. Replace one or both empty print cartridges. Blank pages print ● The protective piece of plastic tape might be printing with the printer. ● Verify that a black print cartridge is installed. User's guide 47 Verify ...
...; The print cartridges might be attached to the print cartridges. Document is misprinted Text and images are misaligned If the text and images on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. If a print cartridge is low on your printouts are faded, you might still be out of... with only the tri-color print cartridge. If the black text and images on ink. Replace one or both empty print cartridges. Blank pages print ● The protective piece of plastic tape might be printing with the printer. ● Verify that a black print cartridge is installed. User's guide 47 Verify ...