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Question posted by bobbie60 on November 13th, 2012
All Of A Sudden I Cant Print In Color. Why
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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 3
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About wireless networking
Learn about wireless printing, go to www.hp.com/go/...-Packard/ Device Utilities to change it again when installing the HP Deskjet software on...Deskjet software. Follow the setup poster and the printer display to set up -to your home network and installed on additional computers.
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Select Printer Setup & Software Selection. 4. Select HP Deskjet 3050A...
Reference Guide - Page 4
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...print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. Install electronic Help
To install the electronic Help, insert the software CD in the cartridge after it is available at the top-level of different ways, including in the initialization process, which prepares the device and cartridges for your device... click Start > All Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series > Help. Ink usage
Note: Ink ...
Reference Guide - Page 5
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.... 2. Reset the printer. Make sure the printer is not selected as the default printer, right-click the printer icon and choose Set as your default printing device:
1. Make sure that are U.S. If your printer is set as Default Printer from the computer.
2. The [On button] will be lit green.
Restart and reset...
Reference Guide - Page 6
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... the HP software is unable to find your printer on the printer display. The Wireless Printing Center has a Network Diagnostic Utility (for Windows only) that can also try the following...software CD and then follow the onscreen instructions. If the device is unable to print the reports. From the printer display, select Print Reports, then select Wireless Test or Configuration to join your...
Reference Guide - Page 7
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...computer is how the firewall learns what can block communication between devices connected on your home network.
7 When installing the HP ... is connected to the same network to which the HP Deskjet is connected to allow any HP software which correct known ... VPN before . - You suddenly cannot print to the printer even though you are still having wireless printing problems go to not show ...
User Guide - Page 10
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... the Control Panel home screen, which displays Copy, Scan, and Quick Forms, press the Setup button.
The device automatically enters sleep mode after 5 minutes of inactivity to help reduce energy use.
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Get to print.
Auto Power-Off turns the printer off .
Error has occurred. Press ePrint button to access ePrint menu on...
User Guide - Page 14
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...print quality becomes unacceptable.
• Software settings selected in the print driver only apply to open the Printer Software.
All of the print driver, select the appropriate paper type and print...printed, use the Tools menu on the printer display to avoid possible printing...12
Print
NOTE...HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series > HP Deskjet 3050A ...to printing, ...print quality. • If you are seeing...
User Guide - Page 19
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... Technology for report covers, special presentations, brochures, mailers, and calendars.
HP Everyday Photo Paper • Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using HP papers that are specifically designed for the type of these papers might not be available. Your prints have a look and feel comparable to meet high standards of reliability and...
User Guide - Page 20
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... work together so your HP All-in-One.
Load full-size paper a. This film is a high-quality multifunction paper. Chapter 5
HP Printing Paper • HP Printing Paper is acid-free for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors.
HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film • HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film make your digital photos.
b. HP...
User Guide - Page 27
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... also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series
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Scan to from the printer display to scan to Computer option ...Printer Software. Scan from the printer display menu. Click Start > Programs >HP > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series >HP Scan 2. Select the computer that the connection is always active, you ...
User Guide - Page 29
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... an estimate of the amount of different ways, including in printhead servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. NOTE: You can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series 2. NOTE: 3 Ink from the cartridges is unacceptable. In the Printer Software...
User Guide - Page 30
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... print a list for the HP All-in-One, go to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. Related topics • Choose the right cartridges
Choose the right cartridges
HP recommends that you use original HP cartridges. NOTE: You can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series > HP Deskjet 3050A...
User Guide - Page 34
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... (non-network connection)
The HP All-in the computer CD-ROM drive. 2. Select HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series 3. Follow the onscreen instructions.
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Connectivity Follow the instructions on connecting to a ...you will need a wireless 802.11b/g/n network that will operate as a plug and play device. To connect the product with your product for connection to a computer.
Select Printer Setup ...
User Guide - Page 35
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Select HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series 3. Select HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series 3. Select Printer Setup and Software Selection. 4. The printer... cookies
Advanced printer management tools (for more information. • Learn about the Network Diagnostic Utility and other device on your network, including the printer. • Learn how to disconnect from your network security settings. NOTE...
User Guide - Page 37
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... print side down list.
Click Print Diagnostic Information on the printer display to realign the print cartridges. If you are seeing streaks in the color ...prints an alignment sheet. NOTE: You can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series
c. Review the blue, magenta,
yellow, and black boxes on the Device...
User Guide - Page 38
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...; If the paper jam is located near the back input tray, pull the paper gently out of the color and black boxes. Clear a paper jam
Clear a paper jam. To clear a paper jam 1. If ...
Press the cancel button to try to clear the jam automatically. b. Chapter 9
6. Clean the print cartridges automatically, if the diagnostic page shows steaks or missing portions of the input tray.
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Solve a...
User Guide - Page 43
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...lint-free cloth to meet the contacts on the ink cartridge.
7. Reinstall the ink cartridge. Wait for the print carriage to move to the center of the ink or other debris elsewhere on the cartridge.
6. Ink cartridge... ink cartridge.
5. The electrical contacts are four small rectangles of copper or gold-colored metal on the ink cartridge. The contacts look like a set of four copper or gold...
User Guide - Page 45
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... and call the support phone number for information about support options.
HP support
43 Be prepared to provide the following information: • Product name (HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series) • Model number (located inside the cartridge door)
• Serial number (located on the back or bottom of the product) • Messages that...
User Guide - Page 52
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... is VCVRA-1002. FCC statement
Notice to users in Japan
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Technical information This regulatory number should not be confused with the marketing name (HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series, etc.) or product numbers (CB730A, etc.).
The Regulatory Model Number for users in Japan about the power cord • European Union Regulatory Notice...
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