Hp 3900 series User Manual

HP Deskjet 3900 seriesUser's guide

Use the paper trayPrint on different sizes of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left.The printer deposits printed pages on the t

1 Selection number label● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see thereference guide that came with the printer.●

4 Connect to the printerThe printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. Thecomputer must be running Windows 98 or later

5Print photos The printer software offers several features that make printing digital photos easierand improve photo quality.Learn how to perform the

Guidelines● Do not print borderless photos in ink-backup mode. Always have two printcartridges installed in the printer.● Open the file in a software

3. In the What do you want to do? drop-down list, click Photo Printing-borderless, and then select the following options:– Print Quality: Normal or Be

4. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.PrintNote If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow theinstruct

Use HP Real Life technologies Use the HP Real Life technologies dialog box to set these options:1. Automatic Red-Eye Removal: Click On to automati

Exif Print Exif Print (Exchangeable Image File Format 2.2) is an international digital imagingstandard that simplifies digital photography and enhanc

Note For higher-quality photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and setthe print quality to Best or maximum dpi.User's guide 17

Hewlett-Packard CompanynoticesThe information contained in thisdocument is subject to changewithout notice.All rights reserved. Reproduction,adaptatio

6Print other documentsE-mail Letters Documents Envelopes Brochures Greeting cards Postcards Transparencies Labels Index cards Booklets Posters Iro

3. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.Print1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab.3. In

Print1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab.3. In the What do you want to do? drop-down list, click Presentatio

Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that appear in the PrinterProperties dialog box.Envelopes To print envelopes, use the Pape

GuidelinesDo not exceed the paper tray capacity: 30 sheets of brochure paper.Prepare to print1. Slide the paper guide to the left.2. Place the paper w

2. Fan the edges of the greeting cards to separate them, and then align the edges.3. Place the greeting cards, with the side to be printed on facing d

3. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.Print1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and then

Print1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab.3. In the What do you want to do? drop-down list, click Presentatio

PrintNote If your software program includes a label printing feature, follow theinstructions that are provided with the software program. Otherwise, f

Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that appear on the PrinterProperties dialog box.Booklets Booklet printing automatically ar

Contents1 Welcome...32 Special features..

4. In the Booklet layout is drop-down list, click one of the following binding options:– Right edge binding– Left edge binding5. Select any other prin

3. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.Print1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and then

3. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.PrintNote If your software program includes an iron-on transfer printing feature,follow

7Printing tips Save time● Use the Printing Shortcuts tab.● Set printer default settings for options that you often use.● Create print task quick sets

General everyday printing Use General everyday printing to print documents quickly.● Documents● E-mailPresentation printing Use Presentation printin

Select a print quality Follow these steps to select a print quality:1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab.3.

4. If you want a border to appear around each page image that is printed on thesheet of paper, select the Print Page Borders check box.5. In the Page

Select a specific paper typeFollow these steps to select a specific paper type:1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Printing Shortcu

Delete a print task quick setFollow these steps to delete a print task quick set:1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.A Print Task Quick Sets dro

Book bindingTablet bindingNote Book binding is the most common type of binding.Book bindingFollow these steps to print a two-sided document with a boo

Two-sided printing...368 Printer software...

8Printer software● Use the Printer Properties dialog box to select printing options.● Use the What This? help to learn more about specific print setti

Note This feature might not be available in your operating environment.Print cartridge information and orderingFor print cartridge information and to

9Maintenance● Install print cartridges● Align the print cartridges● Automatically clean print cartridges● Print a test page● View estimated ink levels

Note This feature might not be available in your operating environment.Ink-backup modeThe printer can operate with only one print cartridge installed.

1 Ink nozzles2 Copper contacts5. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle at a slight upward angle until youfeel resistance.6. Push the cartri

Note This feature might not be available in your operating environment.Automatically clean print cartridges If your printed pages are missing lines

Maintain the printer body Because the printer ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist, ink smudges willeventually appear on the printer case and ad

Caution Do not leave the print cartridges outside the printer for morethan 30 minutes.Cleaning instructions1. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with disti

1 Print cartridge cradle2 Print cartridge cradle walls6. Insert the print cartridges in the printer, and then close the printer cover.7. Connect the p

Note This feature might not be available in your operating environment.User's guide 47

1WelcomeTo find an answer to a question, select one of the following topics:● Special features● Get started● Connect to the printer● Print photos● Pri

10Troubleshooting● Printer does not print● Paper jam● Paper problems● Printer is stalled● Print cartridge problems● Photos do not print correctly● Pri

Check the print queueThe printer will not print if a print job is stalled in the print queue. To resolve a print jobthat is stalled in the queue, comp

6. If the paper jam cannot be removed from the back of the printer, raise the printercover, remove the paper jam from the front of the printer, and th

Paper weight The printer might print on multiple sheets of paper at once if the paper is under therecommended paper weight. Use paper that is within t

1 Warranty date2 Selection number3. Check the list of print cartridges that can be used in the printer.a. Open the printer Toolbox.b. Click the Estima

"Printing in ink-backup mode" message When the printer detects that only one print cartridge is installed, ink-backup mode isinitiated. This

Print quality is poor Streaks and missing lines If your printed pages are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridgesmight be lo

Document is misprinted Text and images are misaligned If the text and images on your printouts are misaligned, then align the print cartridges.Docume

Image is printed at an angle Verify that no problem exists with the source image. For example, if you are printing ascanned image, verify that the ima

Photo has an unwanted border The following conditions can create an unwanted border.For small photo paper If the printout has an unwanted border, try

2Special featuresCongratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped withseveral exciting features:● User friendly: Easy to ins

Error messages Out of paper message If you receive an out of paper message, follow these guidelines."There was an error writing to USB port"

"Print cartridge is in the wrong slot" If you receive this error message, the print cartridge is installed in the wrong side ofthe print car

Power light is flashing 1 Power light● If the Power light is on, the printer is either printing or ready to print.● If the Power light is off, the pr

Document prints slowly Multiple software programs are open The computer resources are insufficient for the printer to print at its optimum speed.To i

11Supplies● Paper● USB cablesPaper To order media such as HP Premium Paper, HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film,HP Iron-On Paper, or HP Greeting Cards

12Specifications● Printer specificationsPrinter specifications See the reference guide that came with your printer for complete printerspecifications,

13Environmental information● Environmental statement● Print cartridge recoveryEnvironmental statement Hewlett-Packard continuously improves the design

Recycling information for the European Union Important recycling information for our customers in the European Union: Topreserve the environment, this

cartridge by weight. The remaining parts that cannot be recycled (ink, foam, andcomposite parts) are disposed of in an environmentally responsible man

IndexAaligning print cartridges 42Bbooklet printing 27brochure printing 21Ccleaningprint cartridgesautomatically 43print cartridges manually 44printer

3Get started● Printer features● Power button and light● Paper tray● Print cartridges● Ink-backup modePrinter featuresThe printer has several features

check the printerproperties 53photos, digital 14postcard printing 23poster printing 28Power button and light 6power light is flashingif an error messa

Uupdates, download printersoftware 39USBconnecting to the printer 10WWhat's This help 38IndexUser's guide 69

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1 USB portPower button and lightUse the Power button to turn the printer on and off. It can take a few seconds for theprinter to turn on after you pre

Unfold the paper trayFollow these steps to unfold the paper tray:1. Raise the printer cover.2. Lower the paper tray.3. Fold out the tray extension.4.