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user's guide To find an answer to a question, select one of the topics below: q notices q special features q getting started q connectivity q printing q maintenance q troubleshooting q specifications - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 2
notices q notices and acknowledgements q terms and conventions q accessibility - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 3
, or translation of this material is prohibited without prior written permission of Hewlett-Packard, except as allowed under copyright laws. acknowledgements Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, Windows, and XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. TrueType is a U.S. trademark of Apple Computer - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 4
HP printer or printer. symbols The > symbol guides you through a series of software steps. For example: Click File > Print. 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 - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 5
Do not clean the interior of the printer. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 6
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 - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 7
features Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: q Brilliant photo-quality printing: Great printing performance with the black and tri-color print cartridges installed. q Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 8
guide that was included with your printer. For installation instructions, click here . For storage instructions, click here . For recycling instructions, click here . For print cartridge ink capacity, see the information included in the print cartridge packaging. For great performance from your HP - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 9
Caution! Damage that is directly attributable to modified or refilled HP print cartridges is specifically excluded from the HP printer's warranty coverage. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 10
. To replace a print cartridge: 1. Press the Power button to turn on the printer. 2. Open the printer cover. The cradle moves to the center of the printer. 3. Push down on the print cartridge and slide it out of the print cartridge cradle. 1. press power button 2. lift printer cover 3. push down on - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 11
1. ink nozzles 2. copper contacts 5. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle at a slight upward angle until you feel resistance. 6. Push the cartridge into the cradle. You hear a snap when the print cartridge is correctly positioned. 7. Close the printer cover. 8. Calibrate the printer for - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 12
After installing a print cartridge, calibrate the print cartridges to ensure the best print quality. To calibrate print cartridges: 1. Load a stack of plain white paper in the In tray. 2. Go to printer maintenance. 3. Click Calibrate Printer. 4. Click Calibrate, then follow the onscreen instructions - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 13
in recycling their genuine HP print cartridges can participate in HP's empty print cartridge return and recycle program. HP offers this program in more countries/regions than any other print cartridge manufacturer in the world. This program is provided as a free service to HP customers as an - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 14
(15-35 degrees C or 59-95 degrees F). q Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until you are ready to install the print cartridge in the printer. If the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridge, do not attempt to reattach it. Reattaching the tape damages the print - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 15
Caution! Do not drop the print cartridge. Dropping the print cartridge may damage it. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 16
print to the edges of photographs and certain card sizes. The printer prints borderless photos measuring 4 x 6 inches or less. When you with a border on the bottom. selecting image size Open the file in a software application and assign the image size. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 17
1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. Click the Paper/Quality tab. 4. Select one of the borderless paper sizes from the Size is drop-down list. 5. Select the appropriate - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 18
print settings The 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 the print settings, open the Printer Properties dialog box. displaying the printer properties dialog box - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 19
settings affect the printout. 4. Buttons: r OK: Saves and applies changes. r Cancel: Closes the dialog box without saving the new settings. r Help: Offers instructions for using the What's This? help feature. An Apply button may also appear. The Apply button saves changes to the settings without - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 20
q finishing tab q effects tab q basics tab q color tab Printer features, and instructions on how to use them, are subject to change. This document was released for publishing before all of the printer features were determined. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 21
in the Print Task Quick Sets drop-down list. using a print task quick set Follow these steps to use a print task quick set: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select the print task you want to use from the drop-down list. 3. Click OK. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 22
Task Quick Sets drop-down list, and click OK. creating a print task quick set Follow these steps to create a print task quick set: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select the options you want to include in the new print task. 3. Enter a name for the new print task in the Print - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 23
1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select the print task you want to delete from the drop-down list, then click Delete. Some print task quick sets cannot be deleted. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 24
from FastDraft to Maximum dpi, the quality of the printed image improves and the print speed decreases. FastDraft uses the least amount of ink. Maximum dpi mode uses the most amount of ink and requires a large amount of disk space. 7. hp Digital Photography: See printing digital photographs. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 25
8. Printing Tips: Printing ideas. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 26
Custom Paper Size dialog box to print on a special paper size. defining a custom paper size Follow these steps to define a custom paper size: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab. 3. Click the Custom button. The Custom Paper Size dialog box is displayed. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 27
4. Select a custom paper size name from the Name drop-down list. 5. Enter the paper dimensions in the Width and Length boxes. The minimum and maximum paper dimensions appear beneath each of the boxes. 6. Select the unit of measurement: Inches or Millimeters. 7. Click Save to save the custom paper - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 28
options dialog box Use the hp Digital Photography Options dialog box to set these options: 1. Red Eye Removal: Click On to remove or reduce red-eye from the photograph. 2. Contrast Enhancement: Adjust contrast to preference. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically balance the - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 29
images. 5. Sharpness: Adjust image sharpness to preference. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically sharpen the image. 6. Smoothing: Adjust distortion to preference. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically smooth the image. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 30
finishing tab The Finishing tab allows you to set these options: 1. Print Task Quick Sets: See print task quick sets. 2. Print on Both Sides: See two-sided printing. 3. Booklet Layout is: See printing a booklet. 4. Pages per Sheet: See printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper. 5. Poster - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 31
on both sides of the paper is not only economical, but environmentally conscious as well. printing instructions Follow these steps to print a two-sided document manually: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select the Finishing tab. 3. Select Print on Both Sides. 4. Select a binding option - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 32
1. landscape 2. portrait r For tablet binding: Select Flip Pages Up. 1. landscape 2. portrait 5. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. The printer prints the odd-numbered pages first. 6. Once the odd-numbered pages have printed, reload the paper, with the printed side facing up, - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 33
r Tablet binding with portrait orientation: Reload the paper as shown below: r Tablet binding with landscape orientation: Reload the paper as shown below: 7. Click Continue to print the even-numbered pages. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 34
was printed on both sides of the paper, the pages would be reordered and printed like this: To print a booklet, follow these steps: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select the Finishing tab. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 35
3. Select Print on Both Sides. 4. Select a binding option in the Booklet Layout is drop-down list: r Right Edge Binding: Places the binding on the right side of the booklet. r Left Edge Binding: Places the binding on the left side of the booklet. 5. Do one of the following: r To leave every other - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 36
6. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. 7. When prompted, reload the paper in the In tray as shown below. 8. Click Continue to finish printing the booklet. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 37
printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper The printer software allows you to print multiple pages of a document on a single sheet of paper. The printer software automatically resizes the document text and images to fit on the printed page. Follow these steps to print multiple pages of a - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 38
effects tab The Effects tab allows you to set the following options: 1. Print Task Quick Sets: See print task quick sets. 2. Print Document On: Prints a document on a paper size different than the paper size for which it is formatted. Select the target paper size from the dropdown list. 3. Scale to - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 39
as background printing on documents. applying an existing watermark to a document Follow these steps to apply an existing watermark to a document: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Effects tab. 3. Select a watermark from the Watermarks drop-down list. If you do not want to use - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 40
Only unchecked. 5. Print the document according to the instructions for the paper type. creating or changing a watermark Follow these steps to create or change a watermark: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Effects tab. 3. Click the Edit button. The Watermark Details dialog box - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 41
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 item. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 42
basics tab The Basics tab allows you to set the following options: 1. Print Task Quick Sets: See print task quick sets. 2. Orientation: Specify the page layout: r Portrait: The printed page is longer than it is wide. r Landscape: The printed page is wider than it is long. r Mirror Image: Reverses - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 43
6. Advanced Features: See advanced features. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 44
these steps to open the Advanced Features dialog box: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Basics tab, then click the Advanced dialog box to set these options: 1. Ink Volume: Adjusts the amount of ink printed on a page. Reducing the ink volume reduces the color quality. 2. Dry - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 45
Memory Mode. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 46
. 2. Print in Grayscale: Prints in shades of gray. r High Quality: Uses the tri-color print cartridge and/or photo print cartridge to print high-quality grayscale. r Black Print Cartridge Only: Uses the black print cartridge to print grayscale. r Optimize For Photocopy or Fax: Uses the black print - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 47
light is on and not flashing, the printer is either printing or ready to print. When the Power light is flashing, the printer cover is open or there may be a problem. Caution! Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 48
light what the flashing light means The Power light can flash for several reasons: q The printer cover is open. q The printer is out of paper. q There is a problem with the printer, such as a paper jam or a problem with a print cartridge. if an error message appears Read the error message explaining - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 49
3. Read any error messages explaining the problem and its solution. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 50
paper from the In tray. 2. If you are printing labels, verify that a label did not become detached from the label sheet while passing through the printer. 3. Remove the Rear Access Door. Press the handle to the right, then pull out the door. 4. Remove the paper jam from the back of the - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 51
appears each time the printer prints a file. The following items are displayed: 1. Ink Levels: Approximate ink level of each print cartridge. 2. Device Status: The status of the printer. For example, Spooling a print job, click Cancel Print. To close the Device Status Box, click Close Window. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 52
getting started q printer features q buttons and light q paper trays q print cartridges q ink-backup mode - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 53
printer features The printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1. buttons and light 2. paper trays 1. print cartridges 2. ink-backup mode - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 54
1. usb port - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 55
paper trays The printer has a fold-up paper tray that contains an In tray and an Out tray. For information about the out tray q folding the paper trays unfolding the paper trays Follow these steps to unfold the paper trays: 1. Raise the printer cover. 2. Lower the In tray. 3. Lower the Out tray. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 56
4. Pull out the Out tray extension, then unfold the Out tray extension stop. 5. Lower the printer cover and turn on the printer. in tray The In tray holds paper and other media to be printed. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 57
You can print different sizes of media by sliding the paper guide left and right. 1. press and slide the paper guide out tray Printed pages are deposited in the Out tray. 1. out tray Raise the printer cover and the Out tray to load paper. Lower the printer cover and the Out tray before printing. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 58
folding the paper trays Follow these steps to refold the paper trays: 1. Remove paper or other media from the paper trays, then turn off the printer. 2. Raise the printer cover. 3. Fold the Out tray extension stop, then push the Out tray extension into the Out tray. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 59
4. Raise the Out tray. 5. Raise the In tray. 6. Reach underneath the In tray, then lift the tray until it locks into place. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 60
7. Lower the printer cover. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 61
as grayscale, black is grayed and is not a true black. It is recommended that you do not use the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. For instructions on installing a print cartridge, click here. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 62
USB The printer connects to the computer with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable. The computer must be running Windows 98 or later to use a USB cable. For instructions on connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the setup poster that came with the printer. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 63
connectivity q USB - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 64
printing Click the appropriate topic below to view an explanation of the printer software: q print settings q advanced features q device status box Click the appropriate topic below to view instructions on printing functions: q printing a document q changing default settings q two-sided printing q - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 65
box appears. The path to the Printer Properties dialog box may vary depending on the software program. 3. Specify the print settings shown below: r Select the Paper/Quality tab to choose paper options, borderless printing, and print quality, or to access the HP digital photography options. r If you - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 66
been printed, trim the edges of the sheets, then tape the sheets together. q In tray capacity: Up to 100 sheets preparing to print 1. Raise the printer cover. 2. Slide the paper guide to the left. 3. Raise the Out tray. 4. Place the paper in the In tray, then push it into the - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 67
2. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 68
. 1. taskbar icon using the taskbar icon shortcut menu Follow these steps to change the printer's default settings: 1. Click the taskbar icon. The Printer Properties dialog box appears. 2. Select the options you want to use as the default settings. 3. Click OK. A dialog box appears stating that - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 69
will extend beyond the edge of the In tray. 5. Lower the Out tray. 6. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. 7. Lower the printer cover. printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following: tab Paper/ Quality setting Type is: Plain Paper 2. Select - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 70
or windows; have thick, irregular, or curled edges; are shiny or embossed; are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged. q Align the envelope edges before inserting them in the In tray. q In tray capacity: Up to 10 envelopes preparing to print 1. Raise the printer cover. 2. Slide the paper guide to - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 71
Paper/ Quality Size is: Appropriate envelope size Type is: Plain Paper 2. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 72
transparencies guidelines q For great results, use HP brand inkjet transparency film. q In tray capacity: Up to 30 transparencies preparing to print 1. Raise the printer cover. 2. Slide the paper guide to the left. 3. Raise the Out tray. 4. Place the transparencies, with the printable side down and - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 73
2. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 74
protective backing. q Do not use plastic or clear labels. The ink will not dry on these labels. q In tray capacity: Up to 20 sheets of labels (use only Letter- or A4-sized sheets) preparing to print 1. Raise the printer cover. 2. Slide the paper guide to the left. 3. Raise the Out tray. 4. Fan the - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 75
tab setting Paper/ Quality Size is: Letter or A4 Type is: Plain Paper 2. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 76
. q In tray capacity: Up to 30 cards preparing to print 1. Raise the printer cover. 2. Slide the paper guide to the left. 3. Raise the Out tray. 4. Place the cards, with the printable side down and the short edge pointing towards the printer, in the right side of the In tray. 5. Lower the Out tray - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 77
Paper/ Quality Size is: Appropriate card size Type is: Plain Paper 2. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. If an out of paper message appears, click here. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 78
the cable may not have been attached before installing the software. Uninstall, then reinstall, the software. To uninstall the software, click here. the error message 'two-way communication cannot be established' or 'printer not responding' appears The printer may not be able to communicate with the - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 79
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q Unfold pre-folded cards, then place them in the In tray. q For great results, use HP Greeting Card Paper. q In tray capacity: Up to 20 cards preparing to print 1. Raise the printer cover. 2. Slide the paper guide to the left. 3. Raise the Out tray. 4. Fan the edges of the greeting cards to - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 81
Paper/ Quality Size is: Appropriate card size Type is: Appropriate card type Basics Orientation: Appropriate orientation 2. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. If an out of paper message appears, click here. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 82
q For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. q For instructions on borderless printing, click here. q In tray capacity: Up to 30 sheets preparing to print 1. Raise the printer cover. 2. Slide the paper guide to the left. 3. Raise - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 83
Out tray. 7. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. 8. Lower the printer cover. printing photographs If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. 1. Open the - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 84
that supports Exif Print q Exif Print-enabled photo software q HP Deskjet printer software that supports Exif Print q Windows 98, 2000, Me, or XP Follow the highest quality resolution for this printer. When Maximum dpi is selected in the printer driver, the tri-color printcartridge prints in the - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 85
dpi mode. If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is enhanced. A photo print cartridge may be purchased separately if it is not included with your printer. Follow these steps to print in 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 86
tray. 6. Slide the paper width guide firmly against the edge of the paper. 7. Lower the printer cover. printing If your software program includes an iron-on transfer printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. 1. Open the - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 87
Paper/ Quality Size is: A4 or Letter Type is: hp iron-on transfer Print Quality: Normal or Best Basics Orientation: Mirror Image 2. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 88
maintenance q replacing print cartridges q calibrating print cartridges q automatically cleaning print cartridges q manually cleaning print cartridges q maintaining print cartridges q maintaining the printer body q removing ink from skin and clothing q printer tools - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 89
Click here to check the print cartridge ink levels. If the print cartridges are not low on ink, follow these steps to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. Go to printer maintenance. 2. Click Clean Cartridges. 3. Click Clean, then follow the onscreen instructions. If your printouts are still - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 90
-free material that will not stick to the cartridges Be careful not to get ink on your hands or clothing as you clean. preparing to clean 1. Press the Power button to turn on the printer, then raise the printer cover. The cradle moves to the center of the printer. 2. Disconnect the power cord from - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 91
3. copper contacts 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. 3. Inspect the face and edges of the print cartridge for fibers. Repeat steps 1 and 2 above if fibers are still - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 92
print cartridge cradle 2. print cartridge cradle walls 6. Insert the print cartridges and close the printer cover. 7. Connect the power cord to the back of the printer. 8. Press the Power button to turn on the printer. 9. Calibrate the print cartridges. Repeat the cleaning procedure if ink streaks - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 93
from skin and clothing Follow these instructions to remove ink from skin and clothing: to remove ink from... do this... skin Wash the affected area with an abrasive soap. white fabric Wash the fabric in cold water using chlorine bleach. color fabric - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 94
or detergent. In the event that a household cleaner or detergent is used on the printer, wipe the printer's exterior surfaces with a soft cloth moistened with water. q Do not lubricate the support rod that the print cartridge cradle uses to slide back and forth. Noise is normal when the cradle moves - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 95
tools The printer software contains a number of useful tools to enhance the printer's performance. Use the printer tools to: q View estimated ink levels. q Clean the print cartridges. q Calibrate the printer. q Print a test page. q Perform other functions as needed. To access the tools, click - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 96
troubleshooting q printer is not printing q paper jam q paper problems q print quality is poor q document is misprinted q photos are not printing correctly q borderless printing problems q power light is flashing q printer is slow q error messages q if you continue to have problems - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 97
is not printing verify the following q Printer is connected to the power source. q Cable connections are secure. q Printer is turned on. q Print cartridges are correctly installed. q Paper or other media is correctly loaded in the In tray. q Printer cover is closed. q Rear Access Door is attached - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 98
if the printer still does not print Select the topic below that best describes the problem: q paper jam q out of paper message q onscreen error message - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 99
paper problems the printer prints on multiple sheets at once paper weight The printer may print on multiple sheets of paper at once if the paper is below the recommended paper weight. Use paper that meets the recommended paper weight. For paper weight specifications, see the reference guide that - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 100
lines If your printed pages are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges may be low on ink or may need to be cleaned. print is faded q Verify that a black print cartridge is installed. If the black text and images on your printouts are faded, you may be printing using - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 101
. Verify that the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. q The print cartridges may be out of ink. Replace one or both empty print cartridges. too much or too little ink appears on the page adjust the ink volume and dry time 1. Open the Advanced Features dialog box. 2. Move - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 102
before loading it in the In tray. 2. Confirm that the paper guide fits firmly against the envelope. 3. Reprint the envelope. parts of the document are not reflect new print settings The printer's default settings may differ from the software application's print settings. Select the appropriate print - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 103
In tray with the printable side down. 2. Slide the paper forward until it stops. 3. Slide the paper guide firmly against the paper. check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options: tab setting Paper/ Quality Size is: Appropriate size Type is - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 104
borderless printing problems image is printed at an angle if your printout looks like this do this 1. Load the paper correctly in the In tray. 2. Verify that the paper guide fits firmly against the cards or photo paper. 3. Follow loading instructions for the paper type. See borderless printing. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 105
do this Calibrate the printer. border is on side of image if your printout looks like this do this Calibrate the printer. image is above tear-off tab if your printout looks like this do this Calibrate the printer. ink smears - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 106
. 3. Move the Ink Volume slider toward Light. The colors in the image may become lighter. 4. Click OK. If the problem persists: 1. Remove the borderless printing media, then load plain paper in the In tray. 2. Press and hold down the Print Cancel button until the printer - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 107
is outdated An outdated printer driver may be installed. For information about updating the printer driver, click here. 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 - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 108
minimum system requirements Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements: Microsoft Windows XP Minimum processor speed: Pentium 233 MHz Required RAM: 128 MB Required free hard disk space: 40 MB* Microsoft Windows 98, Me Minimum processor speed: Pentium 150 MHz Required RAM: 32 MB - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 109
if you continue to have problems If you continue to have problems after investigating the troubleshooting topics, shut down, then restart your computer. If you still have problems after restarting your computer, go to HP customer support at www.hp.com/support. - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 110
specifications q minimum system requirements q environmental statement q print cartridge recovery - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 111
environmental statement Hewlett-Packard continuously improves the design processes of its deskjet printers to minimize the negative impact on the office environment and on the communities where printers are manufactured, shipped, and used. reduction and elimination Paper use: The printer's two-sided - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 112
an ENERGY STAR partner, Hewlett-Packard Company has determined that this product meets ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Energy consumption in standby mode: See the reference guide for energy consumption specifications. Energy consumption in off-mode: When the printer is off, an amount - HP 3650 | HP Deskjet 3600 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 113
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