HP Deskjet 3050 Support Question
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Question posted by Michelle1967Osborne on November 11th, 2012
My Printer Has A Amber Light Flashing Unabling Me To Print Please Help
i have a hp deskjet f4580 model,i have chaged the ink but the printer seems not to recognize.
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Reference Guide - Page 2
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Pressing the Cancel button returns you to the Setup screen.
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Cartridge lights: Indicate low ink or a print cartridge problem.
10 Attention light: Indicates that you see Setup on the printer display, and then press the Scan button.
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Wireless button: Shows wireless menu on the printer display.
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Printer display: Displays menus for copying, Quick Forms, wireless connections, and...
Reference Guide - Page 3
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... HP Deskjet from a USB connection to a network connection
If you first install the HP Deskjet with a USB connection, you can later change it again when installing the HP Deskjet software on additional computers.
You need to configure it to a wireless network connection. If your home network. Click Start > All Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050 J610 series, then select Connect new Printer...
Reference Guide - Page 4
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...the device and cartridges for your device.
The Readme file contains HP ...Help is used in the printing process in a number of the software CD. The electronic Help is used . Windows:
Find electronic Help After software installation, click Start > All Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050 J610 series > Help. Ink usage
Note: Ink from the cartridges is automatically installed during printer...
Reference Guide - Page 5
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... with the HP product.
5 Follow the on -screen and the printed setup
instructions that are specific to print, or the Windows software installation fails: 1. Make sure the printer is set as Default Printer from the menu. If your printer is connected directly to your computer with a USB cable and you are still unable to the device. Remove the...
Reference Guide - Page 6
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... unable to find your network connected computer and printer to the network, install the software on each of them . Then when
prompted, temporarily connect a USB cable between your product on the network during installation, and if you don't know them, you can download an application from www.hp.com/go/networksetup that might help...
Reference Guide - Page 7
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... to the electronic Help: Start > Programs or All Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050 J610 series > Help. If your firewall and check if the problem goes away.
you will recover a network communication issue.
•• If the previous step does not solve the problem and you should allow , permit or unblock. The software shows the printer status is "disconnected...
Setup Guide - Page 5
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Place alignment page face down.
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Close lid.
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OK
Select OK on printer display. 10 1
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Wait 30 seconds for alignment page to print.
HP DESKJET 3050 ALL-IN-ONE J610 SERIES • 5 Open lid.
Setup Guide - Page 6
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... instructions. Note: You may be asked by the software. • Select USB if you want to complete the setup.
6 • HP DESKJET 3050 ALL-IN-ONE J610 SERIES The blue wireless light on the printer will require using a USB cable.
2 When you reach the Connection Type screen, select Network or USB. • Select Network if you...
Setup Guide - Page 7
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Setup Guide Setup Guide
Black Cartridge 61 Tri-color Cartridge 61
www.hp.com/support
Setup Guide Setup Guide
Remove tape and cardboard. HP DESKJET 3050 ALL-IN-ONE J610 SERIES • 7 Remove tape and cardboard.
2 USB
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Connect power.
Printed in [French]
Printed in [Spanish]
Printed in the Setup Guide. Remove tape and cardboard. Do not connect USB...
User Guide - Page 3
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... estimated ink levels 29 Order ink supplies...30 Replace the cartridges...31 Use single-cartridge mode...33 Cartridge warranty information 33
7 Connectivity Add the HP All-in-One to a network 35 Tips for setting up and using a networked printer 37
8 Solve a problem Improve print quality...39 Clear a paper jam...41 Unable to print...43 Networking...47 HP support...
User Guide - Page 7
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2 Get to know the HP All-in-One
• Printer parts • Control panel features • Status Lights • Wireless Status Light
Printer parts
Get to know the HP All-in-One
1 Input tray 2 Paper-width guide for the input tray 3 Control panel 4 Cartridge door 5 Output tray 6 Output tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender) 7 Cartridges
Printer parts
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User Guide - Page 8
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... Forms, wireless connections, and other product features.
9 Cartridge light: Indicates low ink or a print cartridge problem.
10 Attention light: Indicates that there is a paper jam, the printer is off the product, then unplug the power cord.
2 Cancel: Stops the current operation. Returns copy settings to know the HP All-in -One When the product is out...
User Guide - Page 9
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...Clear a paper jam.
fast + Attention light is on the cartridges. Then select OK on the printer display to do. See Clear the print carriage for more information. Remove the pink...printer is in -One
Both cartridges lights are fast blinking
The indicated cartridge is low on ink. Insert cartridges if missing or insert compatible cartridges. See Identify a defective cartridge to know the HP...
User Guide - Page 10
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Chapter 2 (continued) Behavior
Wireless Status Light
Light behavior Off
Blinking
Fast blinking On
Solution
If the problem persists, contact HP support. Indicates printer is searching for connection to be established, make sure printer is within range of wireless signal.
Refer to know the HP All-in -One
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Get to messages on the printer display.
Get to know the...
User Guide - Page 13
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... flap should be printed on envelopes, consult the help files in Max DPI drop-down list. Then go to be on envelopes. Make sure you are printing in the input tray.
Print envelopes
You can load one or more information, see Print using a label for printing on should be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences.
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The...
User Guide - Page 15
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... against all paper. If you believe you easily produce great results, time after time. NOTE: You can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050 J610 series > HP Deskjet 3050 J610 series
Notes • Genuine HP ink cartridges are not bent or torn. • Adjust the paper-width guide in the input tray to be covered under...
User Guide - Page 32
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...Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050 J610 series > HP Deskjet 3050 J610 series
2. In the Printer Software, click Shop For Supplies Online.
Chapter 6
Order ink supplies
Before ordering cartridges, locate the correct cartridge number.
Product No. Related topics Choose the right cartridges
Choose the right cartridges
HP recommends that you may still view supplies information and print a list...
User Guide - Page 41
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... not prompt you install a new cartridge. The Printer Toolbox appears. Click Align Ink Cartridges tab. Solve a problem
8 Solve a problem
This section contains the following topics: • Improve print quality • Clear a paper jam • Unable to print • Networking • HP support
Click here to go online for that print cartridge, so you have selected the appropriate...
User Guide - Page 45
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... menu, click Devices and Printers. • Windows Vista: From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click Printers. • Windows...Printer menu, make sure there are still unable to print again. 4. Click here to print
43 Check for your product again. Otherwise, follow the steps below . Verify that the product is set as the default printer
NOTE: HP provides a Printer...
User Guide - Page 47
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..., click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Faxes. Clear the print carriage
Remove any tools or other devices to go online for more information.
c. NOTE: Do not use caution when removing jammed paper from both cartridges are blocking the print carriage.
To clear the print queue
NOTE: HP provides a Printer Diagnostic Utility that are installed. Click...
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