HP (Hewlett-Packard) 3300, 3400 User Manual

hp deskjet 3300/3400 series printer

table of contents

notices

notices and acknowledgements
terms and conventions
accessibility
using the onscreen user's guide

special features

getting started

printer features
power button and light
paper tray
print cartridges
connectivity

printing

getting started
print settings
changing default print settings
printing a document
print status box
plain paper
envelopes
transparencies
labels
index cards and other small media
Hagaki cards
photographs
greeting cards

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maintenance

replacing print cartridges
refilling print cartridges
calibrating print cartridges
automatically cleaning print cartridges
manually cleaning print cartridges
maintaining print cartridges
maintaining the printer body
removing ink for skin and clothing

troubleshooting

printer is not printing
problems with printouts
printer light is flashing
printer is too slow
out of paper message

specifications

printer specifications
minimum system requirements
environmental statement
print cartridge recovery
limited warranty
regulatory notices

index

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notices

● notices and acknowledgements

● terms and conventions

● accessibility

● using the onscreen user's guide

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notices and acknowledgements

hewlett-packard company notices

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
Hewlett-Packard (HP) makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material

including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for
a particular purpose.

Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for any errors or for incidental or consequential
damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of this material is
prohibited without prior written permission of Hewlett-Packard, except as allowed
under copyright laws.

acknowledgments

Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, Windows, and XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.

TrueType is a U.S. trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

Copyright 2002 Hewlett-Packard Company

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terms and conventions

The following terms and conventions are used in the User’s Guide.

terms

HP Deskjet printers may be referred to as the printer.

symbols

The > symbol guides you through a series of software steps. For example:
Click Start> Programs> Hewlett-Packard>hp deskjet series > release notesto

open the Release Notes.

cautions and warnings

A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to other equipment.
For example:

Caution! Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these

parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections.

A Warning indicates possible harm to yourself or to others. For example:

Warning! Keep print cartridges out of the reach of children.

icons

A Note icon indicates that additional information is provided. For example:

For best results use HP products.

A Mouse icon indicates that additional information is available through the What’s
This? help feature. For example:

To find more information about options on each tab screen, point to an option and
click the right mouse button to display the What’s This? dialog box. Click What’s
This? to view more information about the selected option.

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A Printing instructions icon indicates that a description of print options is available
in the User's Guide. For example:

For a description of available print options, see print settings.

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accessibility

Your HP printer provides a number of features that make it accessible for people with
disabilities.

visual

The printer software is accessible for users with visual impairments or low vision
through the use of Windows accessibility options and features. It also supports most
assistive technology such as screen readers, Braille readers, and voice-to-text
applications. For users who are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the
software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that convey the
appropriate action.

mobility

For users with mobility impairments, the printer software functions can be executed
through keyboard commands. The software also supports Windows accessibility
options such as StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys, and MouseKeys. The printer
doors, buttons, paper trays, and paper guides can be operated by users with limited
strength and reach.

support

For more details about the accessibility of this product and HP's commitment to
product accessibility:

● visit HP's Website at http://www.hp.com/accessibility

● email [e-mail]

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using the onscreen user’s guide

This onscreen User’s Guide is viewed through Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later.
Use the following tools to view and navigate the onscreen User's Guide:

● View Buttons: Click these buttons to change page views:

View the page in actual size

Fit the page in the window

Fit the page width in the window

● Zoom: Use to zoom in on a page.

● Bookmarks: Click a bookmark to view a topic.

● Navigation Buttons: Click these buttons to navigate:

Go to the first page of the document

Go backward one page

Go forward one page

Go to the last page of the document

Go to the previous view

Go to the next view

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special features

Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with
several exciting features:

User friendly: Easy to operate.
Lightweight: Small, compact, and easy to set up, store, or carry.
Print capability: Single-cartridge printing which allows the printer to operate with

only the tri-color print cartridge installed. For highest print quality and speed,

purchase black cartridge #27. This cartridge is sold separately.

Accessibility: Designed to be used easily by people with disabilities. For more
information, see

Quality: Built to give you the best results for your printing needs.

accessibility.

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getting started

● printer features

● power button and light

● paper tray

● print cartridges

● connectivity

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printer features

The HP printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient.
To view a printer feature, click below on the name of the feature.

1. paper tray

power button and light

2.

3. print cartridges and print cradle

4. connectivity

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power button and light

Press the Power button to turn the printer on or off. It may take a few seconds for the
printer to turn on after pressing the Power button.

1. Power button

Caution! Always use the Power button on the front of the printer to turn the printer on

or off. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer
on or off may cause printer failure.

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paper tray

The flip-up paper tray holds paper or other media to be printed.
Unfold the paper tray before printing:

1. Raise the printer cover.

2. Lower the paper tray.

3. Flip out the tray extension.

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4. Lower the printer cover.

loading paper

Print different sizes of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or left.
The printer deposits printed pages on the top of the paper tray.

The print cartridges must be installed before printing.

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print cartridges

Two print cartridges can be used with your HP printer:

● black print cartridge

● tri-color print cartridge

1. tri-color print cartridge 2. black print cartridge

print cartridge selection

print cartridge selection number product number

black

tri-color

For installation instructions, see

For storage instructions, see

For recycling instructions, see

maintaining print cartridges.

print cartridge recovery.

replacing print cartridges.

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single and dual cartridge printing

The HP Deskjet 3300/3400 series printer can print with the following print cartridge
combinations:

● tri-color and black print cartridges installed for optimum print quality and speed

● tri-color print cartridge installed for color and composite black printing

● black print cartridge installed for monochrome printing

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connectivity

The HP printer connects to the computer with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable,
which is purchased separately. Your computer must be running the Windows 98, Me,
2000, or XP operating system to use a USB cable.

For instructions on connecting your printer with a USB cable, see the Setup poster
that came with your printer.

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printing

Click the following topic below to view an explanation of the printer software:

● print settings

Click the appropriate topic below to view instructions on printing functions:

● changing default print settings

● printing a document

● using the Print Status box

Click the appropriate topic below to view instructions for printing on different paper
types:

● plain paper

● envelopes

● transparencies

● labels

● index cards and other small media

● Hagaki cards

● photographs

● greeting cards

You can also print iron-on transfers, posters, and two-sided documents with certain
software programs. Follow the instructions provided with the software to print these
items.

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print settings

The HP printer is controlled by software installed on your computer. Use the printer software,
known as the printer driver, to change the print settings for a document.

To change printer settings, open the Printer Properties dialog box.

displaying the printer properties dialog box

Follow these steps to display the Printer Properties dialog box:

1. Open the file you want to print.

2. Follow one of these paths to select the Printer Properties dialog box, depending on the
software program you are using:

❍ Click File > Print, then select Properties.
❍ Click File > Print Setup, then select Properties.
❍ Click File > Print > Setup, then select Properties.

The Printer Properties dialog box appears.

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using the printer properties dialog box

The Printer Properties dialog box provides several print options in the Setup tab.

setup tab

The Setup tab allows you to set these options:

1. Print Quality: FastDraft, Normal, or Best.

2. Paper Type: Plain/Inkjet, Transparency, or Photo Paper.

3. Orientation: Portrait or Landscape.

4. Paper Size: Type of paper used.

To find more information about options on the Setup tab screen, point to an option and
click the right mouse button to display the What’s This? dialog box. Click What’s
This? to view more information about the selected option.

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changing default print settings

The taskbar icon lets you change the default print settings. Default print settings
apply to all documents you print with your HP printer.

1. taskbar icon

1. Right-click the taskbar icon.

2. Select Change Default Print Settings.
The Printer Properties dialog box appears.

3. Select from the available print quality options: Best, Normal, and FastDraft.

4. Select any other print properties you wish to use for the default print settings.

5. Click OK.
A dialog box appears stating that the new settings will be used every time you

print. If you don't want to see this dialog box again, select Don't show me

this message again.

6. Click OK to save the new print settings.
These settings will be in effect until you change the default print settings again.

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turning off the taskbar icon

1. Right-click the taskbar icon.
The taskbar shortcut menu screen appears.

2. Select Exit to turn off the taskbar icon.

turning on the taskbar icon

Click Start > Programs > Hewlett-Packard > [hp deskjet series] > taskbar

icon. The taskbar appears automatically whenever you restart you computer.

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printing a document

Follow these instructions to print a document:

1. Open the file you want to print.

2. Follow one of these paths to open the Printer Properties dialog box:

❍ Click File > Print, then select Properties.
❍ Click File > Print Setup, then select Properties.
❍ Click File > Print > Setup, then select Properties.

The Printer Properties dialog box appears.

3. In the Setup screen choose a print quality, a specific paper type, the
appropriate paper size, and page orientation.

4. Click OK to return to the Print or Print Setup screen.

5. Click OK to print.

printing in grayscale

For grayscale printing, your HP Deskjet 3300/3400 series printer must have a
black print cartridge installed. If a tri-color print cartridge is installed, remove it so
that only the black print cartridge remains in the print cartridge cradle.

Be sure to store the tri-color print cartridge properly. For storage instructions,
see maintaining print cartridges.

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print status box

The Print Status box appears each time the printer prints a file.

The following items are displayed:

● Ink Level: Ink level of each print cartridge

● Status: Status of the print job

● Print Quality: FastDraft, Normal, or Best

● Paper Type: Plain/Inkjet, Transparency, or Photo Paper

● Paper Size: Appropriate paper size

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To change the print options, click the taskbar icon.

To cancel a print job, click Cancel Print.
To close the Print Status box, click Close Window.

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