Align the print cartridges, Automatically clean print cartridges, View estimated ink levels – HP Deskjet 3930 Color Inkjet Printer User Manual

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For information about storing print cartridges, see

Maintain print cartridges

.

For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see

Print cartridge recovery

.

Warning

Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children.

Align the print cartridges

After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to ensure the best print quality.
To align the print cartridges:
1.

Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in the paper tray.

2.

Open the

HP Printer Utility

.

3.

Select Align.

4.

Click the Align button, and then follow the onscreen instructions.

Automatically clean print cartridges

If your printed pages are missing lines or dots, or if they contain ink streaks, the print
cartridges might be

low on ink

or might need to be cleaned.

If the print cartridges are not low on ink, follow these steps to clean the print cartridges
automatically:
1.

Open the

HP Printer Utility

.

2.

Select Clean.

3.

Click the Clean button, and then follow the onscreen instructions.

If your documents are still missing lines or dots after cleaning,

replace the print

cartridges

.

Caution

Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Unnecessary cleaning

wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridge.

Print a test page

Follow these instructions to print a test page:
1.

Open the

HP Printer Utility

.

2.

Select Test.

3.

Click the Print Test Page button.

View estimated ink levels

Follow these instructions to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that
are installed in the printer:
1.

Open the

HP Printer Utility

.

2.

Select Supplies Status.

If you need to replace a print cartridge, note the print cartridge selection number that
is displayed.

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