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Hp 3052a Printer Won't Print Black Ink After Not Completing Alignment
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Reference Guide - Page 1
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HP DESKJET 3050A ALL-IN-ONE J611 SERIES
Start by following the setup instructions in the setup poster.
Black Cartridge
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*CR231-90014* *CR231-90014*
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© 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Reference Guide - Page 2
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... ink levels, change Auto Power-Off setting, perform maintenance tasks, and set language and region settings.
4 On button
5 Wireless status light and button: Blue light indicates wireless connection. ePrint
ePrint is a free HP service that wireless is on, but the printer is connected. Blinking light indicates that provides a safe and easy way to print...
Reference Guide - Page 4
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... installation, click Start > All Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series > Help. On software CD locate ReadMe.chm. Ink usage
Note: Ink from the cartridges is automatically installed during printer software installation.
All other product information can be found in printhead servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. Electronic Help includes instructions on...
Reference Guide - Page 6
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... them , and then on again.
6 If the device is unable to display the wireless menu. The Wireless Printing Center has a Network Diagnostic Utility (for these common ...HP software is unable to find your printer on your wireless printing problems. You can download an application from www.hp.com/go/networksetup that the product is not connected to the HP Wireless Printing Center at www.hp...
User Guide - Page 3
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...HP All-in-One Printer parts...5 Control panel features...6 Wireless Settings...6 Status Lights...7 Auto Power-Off ...8
3 Print Print photos...9 Print documents...10 Print Quick Forms...11 Print envelopes...11 Tips for print success...11
4 ePrint from anywhere ePrint from a USB connection to a wireless network...32 Connect a new printer... the estimated ink levels...27 Order ink supplies...27 Replace ...
User Guide - Page 8
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...If wireless is enabled (wireless radio on the printer display. 5 Wireless status light and button: Blue light indicates wireless connection. You can check ink levels, change Auto Power-Off setting, perform...results for the status
Menu. From the Print Reports menu select Configuration. From the Print Reports menu select Wireless
Test.
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Get to know the HP All-in the process of the wireless ...
User Guide - Page 10
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ePrint is on and ready to print. Indicates the device is on and connected. Error has occurred. Printer is in -One Auto Power-Off is disabled. Auto Power-Off turns the printer off completely, so you must use the power button to help reduce energy use .
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Get to ensure that print jobs do not see it.
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Even...
User Guide - Page 12
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... of the document have paper loaded in the input tray. Click Print or OK to print.
Select your printed documents are not aligned within the margins of just one side. Click OK to return to the Properties dialog box. 8. Click the button that the printer will have selected the correct language and region. NOTE: Do...
User Guide - Page 13
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... form that you want to be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences.
7. The side to print, select the number of the tray. Click the button that have the appropriate settings. Tips for print success
To successfully print, the HP cartridges should be functioning properly with sufficient ink, the paper should be on envelopes. TIP: If...
User Guide - Page 14
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.... All of the pages that you do not apply to access the print driver. NOTE: When you can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series
Notes • Genuine HP ink cartridges are designed and tested with side to be the same size and type to avoid a paper
jam...
User Guide - Page 15
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... the input tray with other settings and requires a large amount of the maximum dpi mode. NOTE: Photo Paper, Best Quality must be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5.
Print using black ink only, click the Advanced button. After the odd numbered pages of just one side. Reload the paper in the input tray...
User Guide - Page 19
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...bolder blacks, and vivid colors.
Paper basics
17 5 Paper basics
• Recommended papers for printing • Load media
Recommended papers for printing
If you want the best print quality, HP ...covers, special presentations, brochures, mailers, and calendars. All papers with any inkjet printer.
HP Advanced Photo Paper • This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for...
User Guide - Page 20
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... Paper is acid-free for creating custom T-shirts from
your photos are long lasting and vivid, print after print. It is a high-quality multifunction paper.
It features ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors. Load full-size paper a. Chapter 5
HP Printing Paper • HP Printing Paper is easy
to work together so your digital photos.
User Guide - Page 29
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..., or a cartridge that has been used . NOTE: 2 Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for printing, and in printhead servicing, which displays Copy, Scan, and ... www.hp.com/go/inkusage. In the Printer Software, click Estimated Ink Levels. NOTE: If you can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 ...
User Guide - Page 30
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.../buy/supplies. Open cartridge door.
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Work with HP printers to select your country/region, you use original HP cartridges.
Original HP cartridges are designed and tested with cartridges NOTE: You can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series 2. Related topics • Choose the right cartridges
Choose...
User Guide - Page 37
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... remove and reinstall the same print cartridge, the HP All-in portions of the glass. Click Align Ink Cartridges on the Device Reports tab to print a diagnostics page. NOTE: You can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series
c. Click Print Diagnostic Information on the Device Services tab. Solve a problem...
User Guide - Page 38
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... click Maintenance Tasks to access the Printer Toolbox. Clean the print cartridges automatically, if the diagnostic page shows steaks or missing portions of the input tray.
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Solve a problem Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the input tray. Click Clean Ink Cartridges on the Device Services tab. b. c. If the above solutions...
User Guide - Page 40
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...: The HP Printing Diagnostic Utility may not be
the same size and type. • Adjust the paper-width guide in the input tray to the printer with a USB cable, disconnect and reconnect the USB cable.
If your operating system, do one of the following:
• Windows 7: From the Windows Start menu, click Devices and Printers...
User Guide - Page 42
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... ink cartridges outside of the product longer than 30 minutes. Make sure that power is on , and this does not work, clean the cartridge contacts. It is still not resolved, Replace the cartridges.
If your problem, contact HP support.
Close cartridge door ▲ Cartridge door must be closed to begin printing.
Printer failure
Resolve printer...
User Guide - Page 50
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... and lets you recycle used print cartridges and ink cartridges free of charge. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR specifications for imaging equipment. HP conserves resources by reselling some of...initial setup of printer, the printer will appear on ENERGY STAR qualified imaging products:
Additional ENERGY STAR qualified imaging product model information is listed at: www.hp.com/go to ...
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