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Question posted by eclifford2002 on April 19th, 2012
Why Is The Printer Indicating Incompatability Ink When I Used Correct Ink?
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Reference Guide - Page 2
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..., and then press the Wireless button.
6
Wireless light: Signals if there is still
used.
Returns you want
to the Setup screen.
9
Cartridge lights: Indicate 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...
Reference Guide - Page 4
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..., including in the initialization process, which prepares the device and cartridges for your language.
English
Find more information see the Setup Guide. For computers without a CD/DVD drive, please go /inkusage. Windows:
Find electronic Help After software installation, click Start > All Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050 J610 series > Help. For more information
For setup...
Reference Guide - Page 6
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...correct the problem, and then try the following troubleshooting steps. If the printer in not connected, you will see the IP address (for each computer that the product is not connected to a network and this is using... you are installing the
product, you locate them , and then on again.
6 If the device is only available in English. •• You might have typed in your product on the...
Reference Guide - Page 7
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...devices connected on the home network and can cause problems when using the HP printer, you have successfully installed the HP Deskjet Software on your home network. -
The printer... that can be connected to which correct known issues. - The printer shows that your computer is connected ...Deskjet 3050 J610 series > Help. This is OFFLINE in the printer and faxes folder. -
Setup Guide - Page 3
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Pull out tray extender.
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2 3
Raise input tray. OK
HP DESKJET 3050 ALL-IN-ONE J610 SERIES • 3 Slide guide. Load white paper.
4
Select OK on printer display.
User Guide - Page 3
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... 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...
User Guide - Page 8
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..., Quick 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 out of paper, or some event that you to previous screen of power is still used. Returns you want to print.
4 Scan: Shows scan menu on...
User Guide - Page 9
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...
The indicated cartridge is low on
Close cartridge door.
Get to identify if only one cartridge is a defective
The printer is ... lights are on One or both cartridge lights are not installed, incompatible or defective.
Unplug the power cord. 3.
Then select OK on...the right to do. Turn on the printer display to continue.
Prepare the trays, correctly Load media, or Clear a paper ...
User Guide - Page 10
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... searching for connection to messages on the printer display. Use wireless menu to know the HP All-in -One Wait for a wireless connection.
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 within range of wireless signal. Wireless connection...
User Guide - Page 12
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... pages of the document have the appropriate default paper size settings.
The correct Language/Region settings ensure that you are using has perforated tabs, load photo paper so that tabs are not aligned...the paper, instead of the paper, make sure that the printer will have been printed, remove the document from the Printer Features list.
7. Click OK to close the Properties dialog box. ...
User Guide - Page 14
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... drop down or pressing the Selection button multiple times. Cartridge tips • Use genuine HP ink cartridges. • Install both the black and tri-color cartridges correctly. TIP: Increase the number of the envelopes.
6.
Chapter 3 5. Depending on the printer. • On the printer display you will see the Quick Forms menu options. • Press a Selection...
User Guide - Page 15
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... apply to printing, they do not apply to avoid possible printing delays. 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. • For...
User Guide - Page 16
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... must be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Select Paper Size from the output tray. Click OK to print.
• Print using black ink only
NOTE: If you see Black... list. 9. After the odd numbered pages of the maximum dpi mode.
Print using black ink only, click the Advanced button. See technical specifications for more information. Click the...
User Guide - Page 31
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....
Work with cartridges
• Check the estimated ink levels • Order ink supplies • Replace the cartridges • Use single-cartridge mode • Cartridge warranty information
Check the estimated ink levels
You can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050 J610 series > HP Deskjet 3050 J610 series
2. Click the HP All-in-One desktop...
User Guide - Page 32
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... access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050 J610 series > HP Deskjet 3050 J610 series
2. In the Printer Software, click...Printer Software 1.
xxxxx
xx HP Ink
Cartridge
Locate the cartridge number in -One, go to open the Printer Software. Chapter 6
Order ink supplies
Before ordering cartridges, locate the correct cartridge number.
Product No. The correct...
User Guide - Page 35
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... removed from each print cartridge. Cartridge warranty information
33 If the message is used in the product, verify that have been refilled, remanufactured, refurbished, misused, or...cartridges are installed in its designated HP printing device. Related topics • Choose the right cartridges • Order ink supplies
Use single-cartridge mode
Use the single-cartridge mode to operate the ...
User Guide - Page 38
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.... Follow the instructions on the printer display. When you use the product over the network.
Connectivity
36
Connectivity View the animation for connection to correct the problem, and then try ...prompted, connect the product to a computer with a USB cable. To enable printer sharing on the networking device.
2. Traditional Wireless Connection
To connect the HP All-in -One on each...
User Guide - Page 41
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... print cartridges are low on the printer display to align the cartridges. The Printer Toolbox appears. Follow the instructions on the on ink consider replacing them. 4. Check the print properties to make sure you install a new cartridge. Check the estimated ink levels to determine if the cartridges are using genuine HP cartridges. 2. The HP All...
User Guide - Page 42
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... page a. c. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the input tray. Click Print Diagnostic Information to access the Printer Toolbox. Review the blue,
magenta, yellow, and black boxes on ink. Follow the onscreen instructions. c. Clean the print cartridges automatically, if the diagnostic page shows steaks or missing portions of the...
User Guide - Page 61
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... 489-17 V1.3.2
Energy Use: Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008 ENERGY STAR® Qualified Imaging Equipment Operational Mode (OM) Test Procedure
This device complies with the regulatory aspects... and test reports, this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the product
Product Name and Model:
HP Deskjet 3050 All-in-One printer J610 series
Regulatory Model Number:...
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