HP Deskjet 3051 A Manual

							
HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series 
						

							
Contents
1How Do I?............................................................................................................................... ..................................................................3
2 Get to know the HP All-in-One Printer parts.................................................................................................................. .............................................................................5
Control panel features......................................................................................................... ......................................................................6
Wireless Settings.............................................................................................................. .........................................................................6
Status Lights.................................................................................................................. ............................................................................7
Auto Power-Off ................................................................................................................ ........................................................................8
3Print Print photos................................................................................................................... ............................................................................9
Print documents................................................................................................................ .......................................................................10
Print Quick Forms.............................................................................................................. .....................................................................11
Print envelopes................................................................................................................ ........................................................................11
Tips for print success......................................................................................................... ......................................................................11
4 ePrint from anywhere ePrint from anywhere........................................................................................................... ...................................................................15
5Paper basics Recommended papers for printing................................................................................................ ..........................................................17
Load media..................................................................................................................... .........................................................................18
6 Copy and scan Copy............ .......................................... ........................... ................................. ......................................................................................23
Scan to a computer............................................................................................................. .....................................................................24
Tips for copy success.......................................................................................................... ....................................................................26
Tips for scan success... ...................................... ......................................................... .............................................................................26
7 Work with cartridges Check the estimated ink levels................................................................................................. ...............................................................27
Order ink supplies............................................................................................................. ......................................................................27
Replace the cartridges......................................................................................................... ....................................................................28
Use single-cartridge mode...................................................................................................... .................................................................30
Cartridge warranty informat ion................................................................................... ............................................................................30
8 Connectivity Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS – requires WPS router).............................................................................. ...............................................31
Traditional wireless connection (requires router).............................................................................. .....................................................32
USB Connection (non-network connection)........................................................................................ ...................................................32
Change from a USB connection to a wirele ss network......................................... ............................ ......................................................32
Connect a new printer.......................................................................................................... ...................................................................33
Change wireless network settings............................................................................................... ............................................................33
Tips for setting up and using a networked printer.............................................. ................................ .....................................................33
Advanced printer management tools (for networked printers)..................................................................... ..........................................33
9 Solve a problem Improve print quality............ .......................... .................. .................................. .....................................................................................35
Clear a paper jam.............................................................................................................. .......................................................................36
Unable to print................................................................................................................ .........................................................................38
Networking.............. .................................. .................. ............................................................................................................................42
HP support..................................................................................................................... ..........................................................................42
10 Technical information Notice......................................................................................................................... .............................................................................45
Specifications................................................................................................................. .........................................................................45
Environmental product stewardship program...................................................................................... ...................................................47
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Regulatory notices........................................... .................................. ......................................................................................................49
Index ............................................................................................................................... ...............................................................................55
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1 How Do I?
Learn how to use your HP All-in-One
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Printer parts
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Load media
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Replace the cartridges
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Clear a paper jam
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4How Do I? 
						

							
2 Get to know the HP All-in-One
•Printer parts
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Control panel features
•
Wireless Settings
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Status Lights
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Auto Power-Off
Printer parts
1Input tray
2Paper-width guide for the input tray
3Control panel
4Cartridge door
5Output tray
6Output tray extender (also referr ed to as the tray extender)
7Cartridges
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Control panel features
Control panel features
1Back: Returns to the previous screen.
2Cancel : Stops the current operation, restores default settings.
3Setup: Opens the  Setup menu where you can check ink leve ls, change Auto Power-Off setting, perform maintenance tasks, and set
language and region settings.
4Selection buttons: Use buttons to select  menu items on the printer display.
5Wireless status light and button: Blue light indicates wire less connection. Pressing button opens wireless menu.
6ePrint light and button: White light indicates ePrint is connected.  Pressing button displays printers email address and ePrint menu  options.
7On button
Wireless Settings
Press the Wireless button to view wireless  status and menu options.
• If the printer has an active connection to a wire less network, the printer display will show Connected and the printer’s IP
address.
• If wireless is disabled (wireless ra dio off) and the wireless network is not  available, the display screen shows Wireless
Off .
• If wireless is enabled (wireles
s radio on) and you do not have a wireless conn ection , the display screen shows that it is
either in the process of  Connecting or Not Connected .
You can use the printer display to retrieve  information about your wireless network, establish a wireless connection, and more.
How do I?Instructions
Print network configuration page.
The network configuration page will di splay the network status, hostname,
network name, and more.1. Press the  Wireless button to display the  Wireless
Menu .
2. From the  Wireless Menu , select Print Reports .
3. From the  Print Reports  menu select
Configuration .
Print wireless network test report.
The wireless network test report will disp lay the diagnostics results for the status
of the wireless network, wireless signal  strength, detected networks, and more.1.Press the  Wireless button to display the  Wireless
Menu .
2. From the  Wireless Menu , select Print Reports .
3. From the  Print Reports  menu select Wireless
Test .
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How do I?Instructions
View signal strength of wireless connection.1.Press the  Wireless button to display the Wireless
Menu.
2. From the  Wireless Menu , select Connected IP
XXX.XXX.XX.XX .
3. Printer display wi
ll show wireless signal strength.
Restore network settings to default settings.
The printer will disconnect from the network. To reconfigure the wireless printer
settings, see 
Connect a new printer .
1.Press the Wireless button to display the  Wireless
Menu .
2. From the  Wireless Menu , select Settings .
3. From the Settings menu, select  Restore Defaults.
4. Confirm selection to restore defaults.
Turn wireless on or off.1.
Press the Wireless button to display the  Wireless
Menu .
2. From the  Wireless Menu , select Wireless
Settings .
3. From the Settings menu, select  Wireless On/Off.
4. From the  Wireless On/Off  menu select On or
Off .
Establish a Wi-Fi Protected  Setup (WPS) connection.Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS – requires WPS router)
Status Lights
•Wireless Status Light
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ePrint Status Light
•
On Button Light
Wireless Status Light
Light behaviorSolution
OffWireless is off. Press  Wireless button to access wireless
menu on the printer display. Use wireless menu to
enable wireless printing.
Slow blinkingWireless is on but not connected to a network. If
connection cannot be establis hed, make sure printer is
within range of wireless signal.
Fast blinkingWireless error has occurred. Refer to messages on
printer display.
OnWireless connection has been established and you can
print.
ePrint Status Light
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Light behaviorSolution
OffePrint is disabled. Press ePrint button to access ePrint
menu on the printer display.
OnePrint is on and connected.
On Button Light
Light behaviorSolution
OffThe device is powered off.
PulsingIndicates the device is in sleep mode. The device
automatically enters sleep mode after 5 minutes of
inactivity.
Fast blinkingError has occurred. Refer to messages on printer display.
OnPrinter is on and ready to print.
Auto Power-Off
Auto Power-Off is automatically enabled by default when you turn  on the printer. When Auto Power-Off is enabled, the printer
automatically turns off after 2 hours of inac tivity to help reduce energy use. Auto Power-Off is automatically disabled when
the printer establishes a wirele ss or Ethernet (if supported) ne twork connection. You can change  the Auto Power-Off setting
from the control panel. Once you change the  setting, the printer maintains the setting. Auto Power-Off turns the printer off
completely, so you must use the power button to turn the printer back on.
To change Auto Power-Off setting
1. From the Control Panel hom e screen, which displays Copy, Scan , and  Quick Forms , press the Setup button.
NOTE: If you do not see the home screen, press the  Back button until you can see it.
2.From the  Setup menu on the printer  display, select Auto Power-Off .
3. From the  Auto Power-Off  menu select Enabled or Disabled , and then confirm the setting.
TIP:If you are printing over a wireless or Et hernet connected network, Auto Power-Off should be disabled to ensure that
print jobs do not get lost. Even when Auto  Power-Off is disabled, the printer enters Sleep mode after 5 minutes of inactivity
to help reduce energy use.
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