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c. Slide paper-width guide to the left

Slide paper-width guide to the left.
d
. Load paper.

Insert stack of paper into input tray with
 short edge forward and print side up.
Slide stack of paper 
down until it stops.
 Slide paper-width guide to the righ
t until it stops at edge of paper.
Load small-size paper
a. Raise the input tray

Raise the input tray.
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b. Lower the output tray

Lower the output tray and pull out the tray extender.
c
. Slide paper-width guide to the left.

Slide paper-width guide to the left.
d
. Load paper.

Insert stack of photo paper with short
 edge down and print side up.
 Slide stack of paper forw
ard until it stops.
NOTE:If the photo paper you are using has perforated tabs , load photo paper so that tabs are on top.
Slide paper-width guide to the right
 until it stops at edge of paper.
Load envelopes
a. Raise the input tray

Raise the input tray.
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b. Lower the output tray

Lower the output tray and pull out the tray extender.
c
. Slide paper-width guide to the left.

Slide paper-width guide to the left.
Remove all paper from the main input tray.
d . Load envelopes.

Insert one or more envelopes into far-righ
t side of the input tray. The side to be printed on should face up. The flap
should be on the left side and facing down.
 Slide stack of envelope
s down until it stops.
 Slide paper-width guide to the right ag
ainst stack of envelopes until it stops.
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6 Copy and scan
•Copy
•
Scan to a computer
•
Tips for copy success
•
Tips for scan success
Copy
▲ The copy menu on the printer display allo
ws you to easily select number of copies and color or black and white for copying
on plain paper. For more adva nced settings, such as changing the paper type  and size, adjusting the darkness of the copy,
and resizing the copy, select  Settings from the  Copy Menu .
Easy Copy
a . Load paper.

Load full-size paper in the paper tray.
b
. Load original.

Lift lid on product.
Load original print side down on right front corner of glass.
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Close lid.
c .Select  Copy from the printer display menu to access the copy menu.
 If you do not see  Copy on the printer display, pres s the back button until you see  Copy.
 From the Copy menu, press the button next to  Copy.
 Press the button next to  Copy Number to increase or decrease the numbe r of copies. Press the button next to
OK  to confirm.
 Press the button next to  Copy Black or Copy Color  to copy onto A4 or 8.5” x 11” plain paper.
More copy features
▲ While in the Copy menu, press  the selection button next to Settings to access the  Copy Settings  menu.
 Paper Size/Type : You will see menus to select pa per size and paper type. A plain pa per setting will print in plain
paper normal print quality. A phot o paper setting will print in photo paper best quality.
 Resize : Actual size  makes a copy that is the same as the size of  the original, but the margins of the copied image
may be clipped.  Resize to fit makes a copy that is centered with a whit e border around the edges. The resized image
is either enlarged or reduced to fit th e size of the selected output paper. Custom Size allows you to increase the
size of the image by selecting values greater than 100% or  reduce the image size by selecting values less than 100%.
 Lighter / Darker : Adjusts the copy settings to  make copies lighter or darker.
NOTE:After two minutes of inactivity the copy  options will automatically return to the default settings of plain paper A4
or 8.5” x 11” (depending on region).
Scan to a computer
You can initiate a scan from th e control panel of the printer or from your comput er. Scan from the control panel if you want to
quickly scan one page to an image file. Sc an from your computer if you want to scan  multiple pages into one file, define the
file format of the scan, or make  adjustments to the scanned image.
Prepare the scan
▲ To prepare the scan:
a
. Load original.

Lift lid on product.
Load original print side down 
on right front corner of glass.
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Close lid.
b
. Start scan.
Scan from the printer control panel
1. Select  Scan from the printer display menu. If you do not see  Scan on the printer display press the  Back button until you
do.
2. Select the computer that you want to
 scan to from the printer display.
If you do not see your computer listed on the pri nter display make sure that your computer is connected to the printer either
wirelessly or through a USB cable. If you ha ve a wireless connection and you have confirmed that  the connection is working,
you will need to enable wirele ss scanning in the software.
a . Click the HP All-in-One desktop ic
on to open the Printer Software.
NOTE:You can also access the Pr inter Software by clicking  Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050A J611
series > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series
b . Click the  Scanner Actions  icon.
c .Click  Manage Scan to Computer .
NOTE:You can choose to keep the  Scan to Computer option always active. If this f eature is always active, you will
be able to select the  Scan option from the printer display to scan to yo ur wirelessly connected computers that are in
use. If this feature is not  always active, then you will  need to first activate the Scan to Computer option in the Printer
Software before you scan . This only affects the Scan button on the printer c ontrol panel. Whether Scan to
Computer  is active or not, you will always be ab le to make a scan from your computer
3.Locate the scanned image on your computer. After the scan is 
saved, a Windows Explorer window will open in the directory
where the scan was saved.
NOTE: There is a limited number of computer s that can have the scan function activated at the same time. Press the
Scan  button on the printer and you will see the comput ers that are currently available for scanning.
Scan from your computer
1.Open the  HP Scan application. Click Start > Programs >HP  > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series >HP Scan
2. Select the type of scan that you want  from the shortcut menu and then click  Scan.
NOTE: If Show Scan Preview  is selected, you will be able to make adjustments to the scanned image in the preview
screen.
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3.Select  Save if you want to keep the applicat ion open for another scan, or select  Done to exit the application.
4. After the scan is saved, a Window
s Explorer window will open in the  directory where the scan was saved.
Tips for copy success
•Load your original print side down on 
the right front corner of the glass.
•
To increase or decrease the cont rast of your printed output, select  Copy from the printer display and then select  Settings.
From the  Copy Settings  menu select Lighter/Darker  to adjust the contrast.
• To select the paper size and pape r type of the printed output, select  Copy from the printer display, then select  Settings.
From the  Copy Settings  menu select Size to Fit to choose plain or photo  paper and photo paper size.
• To resize the image, select  Copy from the printer display, then select  Settings. From the  Copy Settings  menu select
Resize .
 Click here to go online for more information .
Tips for scan success
•Load your original print side down on 
the right front corner of the glass.
•Clean the scanner glass and ma
ke sure that there are no foreign materials adhering to it.
• After you select  Scan from the printer display, choose th e computer that you want to scan to from the list of printers on the
printer display.
• If you have a wireless connecti
on from your printer to your computer, and you want  to always be able to quickly scan to
your connected comput er, choose to have Scan to Computer  always active. See 
Scan to a computer  for more information.
• If you want to scan a document wi
th several pages into one file instead of mult iple files, start the scan with the Printer
Software instead of selecting  Scan from the control panel.
 Click here to go online for more information .
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7 Work with cartridges
•Check the estimated ink levels
•
Order ink supplies
•
Replace the cartridges
•
Use single-cartridge mode
•
Cartridge warra nty information
Check the estimated ink levels
You can easily check the ink supply level to  determine how soon you might need to replace a cartridge. The ink supply level
shows an estimate of the amount of  ink remaining in the cartridges.
To check the ink levels from the control panel
1. From the Control Panel home  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.Select  Ink Status
To check the ink levels from the Printer Software
1. Click the HP All-in-One desktop ic
on to open the Printer Software.
NOTE:You can also access the Pr inter Software by clicking  Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050A J611
series > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series
2. In the Printer Software, click  Estimated Ink Levels.
NOTE: 1If you have installed a refill ed or remanufactured cartridge,  or a cartridge that has been used in another printer,
the ink level indicator might  be inaccurate or unavailable.
NOTE: 2Ink level warnings and indicators provi de estimates for planning purposes only. When you receive a low-ink
warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge avai lable to avoid possible printing delays. You do not have to
replace the cartridges until the  print quality is unacceptable.
NOTE: 3 Ink from the cartridges is used in the  printing process in a number of different  ways, including in the initialization
process, which prepares the product and cart ridges for printing, and in printhead servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear
and ink flowing smoothly. In add ition, some residual ink is left in the cartri dge after it is used. For more information, see
www.hp.com/go/inkusage .
Order ink supplies
Before ordering cartridges, locate  the correct cartridge number.
Locate the cartridge number on the printer
▲ The cartridge number is loca
ted inside the cartridge door.
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Locate the cartridge number in the Printer Software
1.Click the HP All-in-One desktop 
icon to open the Printer Software.
NOTE:You can also access the Pr inter Software by clicking  Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050A J611
series > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series
2. In the Printer Software, click  Shop For Supplies Online. The correct cartridge number wi ll be automatically displayed
when you use this link.
To order genuine HP supplies for  the HP All-in-One, go to 
www.hp.com/buy/supplies. If prompted, choose your country/region,
follow the prompts to select your product, and then  click one of the shopping links on the page.
NOTE:Ordering cartridges online is  not supported in all countries/regions. If  it is not available in your country/region,
you may still view supplies informati on and print a list for reference when shopping at a local HP reseller.
Related topics
•
Choose the right cartridges
Choose the right cartridges
HP recommends that you us e original HP cartridges. Original  HP cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers to help
you easily produce great re sults, time after time.
Related topics
•
Order ink supplies
Replace the cartridges
To replace the cartridges
1. Check power.
2. Load paper.
3. Remove cartridge.
a
. Open cartridge door.
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