HP Deskjet 3000 Ink Cartridges

The HP Deskjet 3000 is also referred as CH393B. The printer helps in conserving resources by allowing wireless print and sharing everyday documents over a network. It is a compact, reliable, easy to use and affordable printer. The device supports four colour HP Deskjet 3000 ink cartridges.

The printer has matte finish and black glossy looks which attracts to the user’s eye. On the left of the paper tray there is a control panel with six buttons and a 38mm, bitmapped, purple-on-white LCD display, which line up with menu options on the display. It also has buttons for wireless, job cancel, power and Quick Forms.The Quick Forms button gives access to a miniature office suite that allows you to print out calendars, checklists, graph and manuscript paper. It also prints game sheets for sudoku, mazes and tic-tac-toe. It's unusual to find these convenient forms available on such an inexpensive printer. At the back, there is a USB socket for connectivity option.

The device weighs 4.40 lb measuring 16.57 x 14.96 x 10.5”. The print speed of this printer is up to 20 ppm for monochrome files and 16 ppm for colour files having resolution up to 600 x 600 dpi and 4,800 x 1,200 dpi. It supports wide range of media types which includes banners, cards, envelopes, iron-on transfers, labels, photo paper, plain paper and transparencies. The input tray can hold up to 60 sheets of paper and the output tray can hold up to 25 sheets of paper.

• Easy to use wireless system
• Quick form button is a great time saver
• Easy to setup
• Supports printing of game sheets
• Supports various media types
• Compact design and curved styling
• Supports USB port

• Low paper handling capacity
• Poor output quality
• Lacks print, scan and copy functions

The HP Deskjet 3000 is affordable, easy to use and comes with wireless technology so that multiple devices can be connected over a network. The Quick Form button on the control panel brings up standard office forms, graph paper, checklists, calendars and manuscript paper, offering ease of use to the busy workgroup environment. However, the print quality of this printer is not so good as compared to other printers lying in the same class.

The HP Deskjet 3000 ink cartridges are available in standard and XL variants.

The Replacement for HP Deskjet 3000 ink cartridges are:

• HP301XL (CH563EE ) black
• HP301XL (CC564EE) cyan
• HP301XL(CC564EE) magenta
• HP301XL (CC564EE) yellow

How to troubleshoot print quality problems in an HP DeskJet 3000 printer?
The all-in-one HP Deskjet 3000 printer delivers high-quality black-and-white and colour printouts. It uses HP DeskJet 3000 ink cartridges that give quality printouts. However, with time, its print quality can drop and you may experience some print related issues like faded printouts, missing colours and/or blank pages. Normally, the reason for this is low or empty HP DeskJet 3000 ink cartridges. However, there are instances of bad prints even when the ink cartridges are not installed properly and the printer is printing in single-cartridge mode.

If you are encountering such problems, then follow the solutions below to get rid of them:

Solution 1: Check the ink level of the cartridges and replace too low or empty cartridges:

• Click the HP Printer desktop icon to open the Printer Software and then click Estimated Ink Levels
• If the ink-level graphic shows low or empty cartridges and you are dissatisfied with the quality of your printouts, you need to replace the cartridges immediately
• If the ink-level graphic shows full cartridges, there is no need to replace the cartridges yet. Follow the next given solution

Solution 2: Check for missing cartridges

1. If the Estimated Ink Levels screen shows a red X by a cartridge, then it might be possible that the indicated cartridge may not be installed, and the printer is printing in single-cartridge mode. For better print results, install the indicated cartridge
2. To exit single-cartridge mode, install two HP DeskJet 3000 ink cartridges in the printer
3. Try using your printer again and make a test print on the paper to see if the problem has been resolved

If you have tried the above mentioned solutions and still the printouts are not satisfactory, we would recommend you to contact HP support.

Q. What is single-cartridge mode and how do I exit it?
A. HP Deskjet 3000 printers come with a single-cartridge mode which enables the printer to operate with only one HP Deskjet 3000 ink cartridge. The single-cartridge mode is initiated when an ink cartridge is removed from the ink cartridge carriage. During single-cartridge mode, your printer can only print from a computer. To exit single-cartridge mode, you will need to install two HP Deskjet 3000 ink cartridges in your printer. If the message is displayed and two ink cartridges are installed in the printer, make sure that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from each ink cartridge as the printer cannot detect the ink cartridge when the plastic tape is not removed.

Q. Can I connect my phone/tablet via Wi-Fi with HP Deskjet 3000 printers?
A. Unfortunately, HP Deskjet 3000 printers do not come with mobile support. However, you can connect multiple computers with this printer via Wi-Fi.

Q. What is the maximum monthly duty cycle that this printer can handle?
A. HP Deskjet 3000 printers can print up to 1,000 pages at max which make them suitable for small offices or for home purposes.

Q. Can I buy individual HP Deskjet 3000 ink cartridges of a specific colour?
A. HP Deskjet 3000 printers come with a 2 ink cartridge system meaning that only two types of ink cartridges are used with the printer, black ink cartridges and tri-colour ink cartridges that contain all the colours (magenta, cyan, yellow). Hence, individual ink cartridges of a specific colour are not available for HP Deskjet 3000 printers.

Q. Do your compatible HP Deskjet 3000 ink cartridges come with a warranty?
A. Yes, all our ink cartridges are warranted to be free from any defects. If you face a problem with any of our products, please contact us on 048 308332211 or email us on [email protected] regarding the issue within 30 days of receiving your product.

Q. Do HP DeskJet 3000 ink cartridges (compatible) have premium quality ink in them?
A. Yes, the ink provided in these ink cartridges are of premium quality.

Q. I keep hearing that one shouldn’t wait to fill ink cartridges till they turn completely empty. Is that true, and would it apply to HP DeskJet 3000 ink cartridges also, which I use?
A. Yes, you shouldn’t wait to have your ink cartridge refilled till it runs dry totally. The reason is that the print head needs some ink as a coolant. If ink cartridges with too little ink are used while printing, they may become unworkable due to damage from heat and stop printing altogether due to the damage caused.

Q. How should I store the surplus HP DeskJet 3000 ink cartridges I bought but wouldn’t be using for a while? Will the ink cartridges be usable after six months or so?
A. You need to ensure that the ink in your cartridges doesn't turn dry. Therefore, they should be stored in airtight or zip-lock plastic bags and kept in a cool and dry place away from heat and sunlight. If you take appropriate measures and care for your ink cartridges, you can use them even after more than a year passes.

Q. Can I expect a money-back guarantee on purchase of HP DeskJet 3000 ink cartridges in case there’s a problem in them?
A. Yes, most manufacturers offer a money-back guarantee if you’re not satisfied with the quality of the ink cartridges you buy from them. Just read the terms and conditions of purchase on the website of the seller you intend to make purchase from.

Q. Are HP DeskJet 3000 ink cartridges (HP301 XL) print more pages and are more cost-effective than the HP301 cartridges?
A. Yes, the former ink cartridges will give you more output and page yield.

Q. I need to reset my HP Deskjet 3000 printer. How can I do this on Mac?
A. You can reset your printer using a Mac computer easily. Click on the Apple menu. Select the System Preference option. In this option, click on Printers & Scanners or Print & Fax option. Right click on any space in the printer window. Now click on Reset Printing System. Select Reset. You might be asked to enter your username and password before further action, do so and click on OK. The printer will reset. You should now turn the printer off and wait for 5 to 10 seconds. Now turn the printer on again. Wait till the printer stops making sounds. On the Printer window on your system, select the Add button. Here select your printer from the list of device and click on Add. Soon your printer will be displayed in the list and you can use it.

Q. Is there a way I can check the level of the ink in the hp DeskJet 3000 ink cartridges in my printer?
A. You can check the ink levels in the cartridges. To do so, you must first open the printer software. From the options, you have to select the Estimated Ink Levels option. You will see an image of the ink levels of the hp DeskJet 3000 ink cartridges that are being consumed by your printer. This way you can plan ahead if you need to replace the ink cartridges or it can be postponed. Remember that if the ink levels of any cartridges are low, you must keep extra hp DeskJet 3000 ink cartridges handy.

Q. The printout came out blank. I don't think that the ink cartridge have been consumed so soon. There seems to be some other problem. Please guide me how to tackle this issue.
A. This issue may or may not be related to the hp DeskJet 3000 ink cartridges of your printer. You need to be sure that the ink cartridge that you use should be of a god quality. Be careful while purchasing the cartridges. You should check the ink levels of the cartridges from time to time. This will help you gauge the ink consumption from the hp DeskJet 3000 ink cartridges and you will be ready whenever the ink is about to finish. If any of the ink cartridge are over then replace with new ones. You must also check the ink cartridge if you have recently replaced these. The protective tape on the cartridge has to be removed. Make sure that the ink cartridge is not damaged in any way and that it is locked in place. If the problem is still there then there is a possibility that the print head nozzles might be clogged. If the print quality has not improved then take a nozzle test print. This print will reveal which ink cartridge have problems. You have to run the nozzle cleaning cycles a few time. After every cycle, you should take a test print to check the status of the print head nozzles. It will clear off any clogged ink from these nozzles and the ink flow from the hp DeskJet 3000 ink cartridges will not be hindered. Note that overtime the print head nozzle cleaning cycle is run, some amount of ink is used from the cartridge. To avoid clogged nozzles you must ensure that the printer is used at least once everyday. Take a test print to check if the problem has be solved.