HP Deskjet 3910 driver and firmware
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Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X) - Page 4
... you for buying an HP Deskjet printer! The printer box contains the following items.
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1. HP Deskjet 3900 series printer 2. Black print cartridge* 3. Tri-color print cartridge 4. Power supply** 5. Power cord** 6. Setup posters (Windows® and Macintosh) 7. This reference guide
8. Printer software CD * A black print cartridge...
Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X) - Page 5
... to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3900 Series, and then click Read Me.
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Setup poster The setup poster offers information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting.
Onscreen user's guide An HTML browser is required to view the onscreen user's guide. The user's guide is designed to be viewed with Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP1 or later...
Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X) - Page 8
... of additional troubleshooting topics that are discussed in the onscreen user's guide.
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Installation troubleshooting for Windows
Use the information in this section if you have problems setting up the HP printer.
Problem The installation program stops when it finds an unsupported operating system.
Possible...
Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X) - Page 9
... drop-down list.
4. Click HPPP, and then click Open.
5. Click Setup, and then click Open. The setup.exe file appears in the Run dialog box.
6. Click OK.
7. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the printer software.
Problem
When I connect a USB cable between the printer and the computer, an "Unknown Device" message appears.
Note: This is not a problem if you are using...
Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X) - Page 10
... then disconnect the USB cable and power cord.
4. Quit any background tasks, such as antivirus programs or other software programs that are running on the computer.
Note: To quit the antivirus program, follow the manufacturer's instructions for turning off the software.
5. Reinstall the printer software:
a. Insert the printer software CD into the CD-ROM drive. If the installation program does not...
Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X) - Page 11
...Printers folder in Control Panel.
Possible causes
Solution
The printer software failed to install.
1. Quit any antivirus programs or other software programs that are running on the computer.
Note: To quit the antivirus program, follow the manufacturer's instructions for turning off the software.
2. Uninstall the printer software: a. Insert the printer software CD into the computer CD-ROM drive...
Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X) - Page 13
...8226; Power light is flashing • Document is misprinted • Photos are not printing correctly • Borderless printing problems • Document prints slowly • Error messages The user's guide is available only if the printer software has been installed. To view the onscreen user's guide • Windows: Click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to
HP Deskjet 3900 Series...
Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X) - Page 14
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Standard phone company charges apply. Placing a call Call HP support while you are at the computer and in front of the printer. Be prepared to provide the following information:
‰ Printer model number (located on the label on the front of the printer)
‰ Printer serial number (located on the bottom of the printer)
‰ Computer operating system
‰ Version of the printer driver...
Reference Guide - (Windows/Macintosh OS X) - Page 16
... text, HP recommends that you use the black print cartridge (selection number 21. Using other supported print cartridges could result in slower print speeds.
Power consumption
Less than 4 watts maximum when off 4 watts maximum average when not printing 20 watts maximum average when printing
Software compatibility
Windows compatible (98SE, 2000, Me, and XP) Mac OS X v10...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X) - Page 3
... a paper type 28 Print preview ...28 8 Printer software 29 Print settings ...29 Manage the printer (Mac OS X 10.3 30 Manage the printer (Mac OS X 10.2 31 View and change the status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.3 31 View and change the status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.2 32 9 Maintenance...33 Install print cartridges 33 Align the print cartridges...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X) - Page 14
..., verify that the tab is pointing away from the printer. Push the paper into the printer until it stops.
Note Some panoramic paper sizes might extend beyond the edge of the paper tray.
3. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.
Print 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box.
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User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X) - Page 31
... the status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.2)
Print settings
The printer is controlled by software that is installed on your computer. Use the printer software, also known as the printer driver, to change the print settings for a document. To specify the document paper size, scaling, and orientation, use the Page Setup dialog box. To specify other print settings for a document, and to send...
User's Guide - (Macintosh OS X) - Page 55
... Outdated printer software might be installed. For information about updating the printer software, visit HP's Web site at www.hp.com/go/mac-connect.
Computer does not meet system requirements If your computer does not have enough RAM or a large amount of free space on the hard drive, the printer processing time will be longer. 1. Verify that the computer hard disk space, RAM, and processor speed...
User's Guide - (Windows) - Page 4
... Document is misprinted 55 Problems with borderless documents 55 Error messages...58 Power light is flashing 60 Document prints slowly 61 If you continue to have problems 61 11 Supplies...62 Paper...62 USB cables...62 12 Specifications...63 Printer specifications 63 13 Environmental information 64 Environmental statement 64 Print cartridge recovery 65 Index...67
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User's Guide - (Windows) - Page 40
... of each print cartridge. ● Download printer software updates for the latest features and improvements.
Printer Properties dialog box
The printer is controlled by software that is installed on your computer. Use the printer software, also known as the printer driver, to change the print settings for a document. To change the print settings, open the Printer Properties dialog box.
Note The...
User's Guide - (Windows) - Page 41
... updates are available for your system at this time appears in the HP Software Update window. - If the computer does not have the most recent version of the printer software installed, a software update appears in the HP Software Update window. 4. If a software update is available, select the check box beside the update name. 5. Click Install. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions.
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User's Guide - (Windows) - Page 63
... the printer.
Printer software is outdated Outdated printer software might be installed. For information about updating the printer software, see the software update page.
Computer does not meet system requirements If your computer does not have enough RAM or a large amount of free space on the hard drive, the printer processing time will be longer. 1. Verify that the computer hard disk space, RAM...
User's Guide - (Windows) - Page 69
... mode 61 printer software is outdated 61 dpi, maximum 15 duplexing 36
E e-mail printing 18 envelope printing 21 environmental information
energy consumption 65 environmental statement 64 print cartridge recovery 65 recycling 64 recycling information for the European Union 65 reduction and elimination 64 error messages an error message appears while the Power light is flashing 58 incorrect...
User's Guide - (Windows) - Page 70
... print task quick sets 35 printer features 5 printer is not printing 48 printer is stalled 51 printer prints on multiple sheets at once paper might be loaded improperly 51 paper weight 51 printer properties 38
printer software updates, download 39 printer Toolbox 46 printing
4800 x 1200 optimized dpi 15 booklets 27 borderless photos 11 brochures 21 custom paper size 34 digital photos 14...
User's Guide - (Windows) - Page 71
Index
U updates, download printer software 39 USB
connecting to the printer 10
W What's This help 38
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