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- Page 1 A3000 Color Printer, Scanner, Copier All-In-One Getting Started Guide...
- Page 2 Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is provided "as is" without any warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for Compaq products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products.
- Page 3 Additional information can be found in the printer software help file. Your Compaq Limited Warranty statement is located in the Appendix of this guide. See page 30 for information about contacting Compaq. Setup To setup your printer, follow these easy steps.
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Page 4: Step 3: Connect The Power Cord
Getting Started Guide Step 2: Load up to 100 sheets of plain paper Step 3: Connect the power cord Make sure you fully extend the paper supports. You can use many different types and sizes of paper. To avoid paper misfeeds, slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper. -
Page 5: Step 4: Select Your Language
Step 4: Select your language When the power is connected, the printer will ask you to select your language. Press the start/yes button to confirm you would like to set the language, and then use the up and down arrow buttons to find the language you wish to use for the LCD panel menus. -
Page 6: Step 5: Install The Print Cartridges
Getting Started Guide Step 5: Install the print cartridges Warning: Do not touch the gold contact areas on the back and bottom of the print cartridges. Note: The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position when you open the front cover. SNAP! - Page 7 Step 6: Align the cartridges After installing the print cartridges and closing the cover, an alignment page will be automatically printed. From each alignment group on the alignment page, find the number under the alignment pattern that comes closest to forming a straight line.
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Page 8: Step 7: Connect The Usb Cable
Getting Started Guide Step 7: Connect the USB cable The A3000 is an excellent standalone copier. However, you can maximize the value of your printer by attaching it to your PC and installing the software. The location and orientation of... -
Page 9: Step 8: Install The Printer Software
Step 8: Install the printer software If your computer is not already on, please turn it on now. Wait for the Compaq printer software installation screen shown in Congratulations! You have finished setting up your printer. Click Cancel on any screens similar to the one shown. - Page 10 Getting Started Guide...
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Page 11: Controls And Settings
Controls and settings This section describes the A3000 Control Panel, and the Settings Utility software. Control panel features Button power Turns the power on or off. up/down Use to change the current setting while in a menu. menu Selects one of the menu settings. -
Page 12: Setup Button
Set the paper type. If you have glossy paper loaded, change the paper type with this menu. Using the settings utility Use the Settings utility to change the default settings of your A3000. There are three ways to access the Settings utility: >... -
Page 13: Main Settings Window
You can make changes to your settings even when your A3000 is not connected to your PC. Any changes will be sent to the A3000 the next time it is connected. Print settings The print settings give you access to the printer properties and settings. These allow you to control PC printing functions such as cartridge cleaning and alignment, paper size, orientation, etc. -
Page 14: Copy Settings
Getting Started Guide Copy settings The copy settings window controls how the A3000 makes copies. You can change the default standalone copy settings, so that the copy you expect to usually make will become your default setting. Choose your default copy type, quality, and contrast. -
Page 15: Basic Printing
Programs Compaq A3000 > From the Start menu, click Settings right-click on the Compaq A3000 icon and select Properties. > From your software application, click File For example, to print the first page of the Getting Started Guide: 1 Load plain paper. For help, see page 2. -
Page 16: Printing Photos
Choose a print quality of 1200x1200 dpi or higher. 3 Close Printer Properties and print. 4 Using photo paper and an optional photo cartridge will provide superior prints, but it is not required to get great looking photos from your A3000. Printing envelopes To print on envelopes: 1 Load up to 10 envelopes vertically, with the print side facing you. -
Page 17: Printing Banners
Compaq Inkjet Media is specifically engineered to give the best results when used with your Compaq inkjet printer. Compaq Inkjet Media may be purchased at your local retailer or on the internet. With printing software, you can create greeting cards, iron-on transfers, and many other printing projects. - Page 18 Getting Started Guide...
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Page 19: Basic Copying
To make a single copy with the default settings, simply press the start button. The current settings are displayed on the LCD display panel of the A3000. The display below indicates that one color normal copy will be made if you press the start button. - Page 20 2.5x3” (6x8cm). 6 Press the start button. This method works for originals of any size, up to the limits of the scan area. The A3000 will scale the original up or down to fit your selected photo size.
- Page 21 About photo sizes The A3000 will print the photos using one of two layouts. The layout chosen depends on how you place the original on the scanner glass. The following table shows how many photos can be printed per page in each layout.
- Page 22 Getting Started Guide Copying to a T-Shirt transfer The A3000 can make a mirror image of the document you are copying. This is a common requirement when creating T-Shirt transfers or other specialty projects. To print a mirror image of your original: 1 Place the document face down on the scanner glass, and close the scanner lid.
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Page 23: Positioning A Document
Positioning a document The A3000 can scan items in a range of thicknesses, from thin items (such as a sheet of paper or a photograph), to thicker items (such as a magazine or book). -
Page 24: Scanning With The Computer
Getting Started Guide Scanning with the computer To scan and save files on your PC, the Compaq A3000 provides a standard TWAIN interface for scanning documents. TWAIN is a common scanner interface supported by many application programs. Because the A3000 supports TWAIN, it is compatible with a wide range of software. -
Page 25: Scanning With The Scan Button
When scanning with the A3000 Scan button, your scan settings are controlled by the A3000 settings utility. See “Using the settings utility” on page 10 for more information. Scanning with the scan button... -
Page 26: Scanning To Email
ASCII text and place the text in your email program for editing. If you select another file type with the A3000 settings utility, your documents will be scanned using the file type you choose and attached to your email message. -
Page 27: Additional Software
Then select only the area you need to scan, and don’t use a resolution above 300 DPI unless required. For additional information when scanning, see the A3000 TWAIN help file. All of the controls on the TWAIN window have pop-up help. Click on the help boxes for more detailed information. - Page 28 Getting Started Guide...
- Page 29 The installation screen did not appear 1 Make sure you click Cancel on any screens similar to page 7. 2 Make sure the Compaq printer software CD is in your CD-ROM drive. 3 From the desktop, double-click My Computer. 4 Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon.
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Page 30: Uninstalling The Software
This is not an error. The scanner lamp is warming up after a period of inactivity and will take a few seconds to complete. Once the scanner lamp is warm, your job will be performed...no action is required. Printers. Uninstall Compaq A3000. -
Page 31: Paper Jams
Compaq Inkjet Media for the best results. > Align and/or clean the print cartridges from the Printer Properties Maintenance tab. > Don’t use refilled print cartridges. For best results, use Compaq recommended supplies. Printing is slow Printing can be slow for several normal reasons. >... -
Page 32: Contacting Compaq
> Check whether the USB cable is connected to both the A3000 and your PC. Lastly, try your task again later if the A3000 is still processing a previous task, such as a PC print job, scan job, or copy. -
Page 33: Warranty Service
Compaq Inkjet Printer questions. What is not covered by this limited warranty? > Product purchased from anyone other than Compaq or a Compaq authorized reseller > Product purchased outside the United States or Canada > Software products... -
Page 34: Limited Warranty
Compaq brand name. A Compaq Hardware Product is defined as Compaq Inkjet Printer. Contact your Compaq authorized reseller or Compaq if you have any questions about this Limited Warranty. Compaq's obligations with respect to Software distributed by Compaq under the Compaq brand... - Page 35 Limitation of Remedy Compaq is not liable for any damages caused by the Product or the failure of the Product to perform, including any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damages, or consequential damages.
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Page 36: Electronic Emission Notices
FCC regulations. Any questions regarding this compliance information statement should be directed to: Compaq Computer Corporation P. O. Box 692000 Mail Stop 510101 Houston, TX 77269-2000 Or, call (281) 514-3333 Service and Support... -
Page 37: Energy Star
This feature will cut the energy used by up to 50 percent. Compaq is proud to be a participant in this program. As an Energy Star Partner, Compaq Computer... - Page 38 Getting Started Guide...
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