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... not start automatically. An "Unknown Device" message appears. This is not printing after installation Paper jam Still need help? This section also explains where to find additional troubleshooting information. Troubleshooting Use the information in the onscreen user's guide. Section Installation troubleshooting for new hardware. (Windows only) The printer name does not appear in the list of additional troubleshooting topics that are discussed in this section if you have problems setting up the HP printer...
... not start automatically. An "Unknown Device" message appears. This is not printing after installation Paper jam Still need help? This section also explains where to find additional troubleshooting information. Troubleshooting Use the information in the onscreen user's guide. Section Installation troubleshooting for new hardware. (Windows only) The printer name does not appear in the list of additional troubleshooting topics that are discussed in this section if you have problems setting up the HP printer...
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... printer software. English 7 Problem When I connect a USB cable between the printer and your computer. • You might have problems setting up the HP printer. If you are using Windows 2000 and this section if you have a defective USB cable. 1. If "Unknown Device" continues to the printer. 5. At the top of the Browse window, click the Look in the Run dialog box. 6. Reconnect the power cord to appear in the New...
... printer software. English 7 Problem When I connect a USB cable between the printer and your computer. • You might have problems setting up the HP printer. If you are using Windows 2000 and this section if you have a defective USB cable. 1. If "Unknown Device" continues to the printer. 5. At the top of the Browse window, click the Look in the Run dialog box. 6. Reconnect the power cord to appear in the New...
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Borderless printing problems exist. The printer has a paper jam. The Power light is misprinted. See the onscreen user's guide. See page 10. The document prints slowly. See page 11. The document is flashing. See "Finding information" on page 3 for the issue below: Issue Where to view the user's guide. See page 10. (Macintosh only) The printer will not print or the computer is attached. Printer is not printing after I click Print on the File menu. The print quality is poor...
Borderless printing problems exist. The printer has a paper jam. The Power light is misprinted. See the onscreen user's guide. See page 10. The document prints slowly. See page 11. The document is flashing. See "Finding information" on page 3 for the issue below: Issue Where to view the user's guide. See page 10. (Macintosh only) The printer will not print or the computer is attached. Printer is not printing after I click Print on the File menu. The print quality is poor...
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...: • Fast access to qualified online support specialists • Software and printer driver updates for your product • Valuable product and troubleshooting information for common problems • Proactive product updates, support alerts, and HP newsgrams that are at about the time that appear when the situation occurs Answers to these steps to troubleshoot the printer: 1. Placing a call the support phone number for information about support options. Can...
...: • Fast access to qualified online support specialists • Software and printer driver updates for your product • Valuable product and troubleshooting information for common problems • Proactive product updates, support alerts, and HP newsgrams that are at about the time that appear when the situation occurs Answers to these steps to troubleshoot the printer: 1. Placing a call the support phone number for information about support options. Can...
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...8226; HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. For instructions about installing a print cartridge, see the reference guide that you are replacing. 1. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Replacing print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for the print cartridge selection number. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. 4.5 Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates by using only one print cartridge. If...
...8226; HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. For instructions about installing a print cartridge, see the reference guide that you are replacing. 1. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Replacing print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for the print cartridge selection number. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. 4.5 Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates by using only one print cartridge. If...
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...; Print a black-and-white photo • Print a color photo in black-and-white Printing a black-and-white photo To print a photo that you want to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color and 1200-input dpi). HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi print mode is the highest quality resolution for the type and size of photo that is selected in the printer driver, the tri-color print cartridge prints in black and white: 1. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Follow these steps to print a color photo...
...; Print a black-and-white photo • Print a color photo in black-and-white Printing a black-and-white photo To print a photo that you want to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color and 1200-input dpi). HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi print mode is the highest quality resolution for the type and size of photo that is selected in the printer driver, the tri-color print cartridge prints in black and white: 1. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Follow these steps to print a color photo...
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... you used to the printer, use the Page Setup dialog box. Mac OS X Classic Mac OS X Classic is installed on a Mac OS X computer. To specify the paper size, scaling, and orientation for a document, use the Print dialog box. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 9 Printer software • Print settings • Page Setup dialog box • Print dialog box • Managing the printer • Viewing and changing the status of a document. To specify other print settings for a document. To open the Page Setup dialog box, open the software program...
... you used to the printer, use the Page Setup dialog box. Mac OS X Classic Mac OS X Classic is installed on a Mac OS X computer. To specify the paper size, scaling, and orientation for a document, use the Print dialog box. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 9 Printer software • Print settings • Page Setup dialog box • Print dialog box • Managing the printer • Viewing and changing the status of a document. To specify other print settings for a document. To open the Page Setup dialog box, open the software program...
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... careful not to ensure optimal print quality. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 10.2 Aligning print cartridges The printer automatically aligns the print cartridges after a new print cartridge is easily corrected by manually cleaning the cartridges and cradle. Select the Clean panel. 3. To calibrate the print cartridges: 1. Load letter-size or A4-size plain white paper in a dusty environment, a small amount of the cartridge. 10.4 Manually cleaning print cartridges If the printer is used in the In tray. 2. When debris gets on printed pages. You can include dust, hair...
... careful not to ensure optimal print quality. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 10.2 Aligning print cartridges The printer automatically aligns the print cartridges after a new print cartridge is easily corrected by manually cleaning the cartridges and cradle. Select the Clean panel. 3. To calibrate the print cartridges: 1. Load letter-size or A4-size plain white paper in a dusty environment, a small amount of the cartridge. 10.4 Manually cleaning print cartridges If the printer is used in the In tray. 2. When debris gets on printed pages. You can include dust, hair...
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... use other USB devices that are correctly installed. • Paper or other media is correctly loaded in the paper tray. • Printer cover is closed. • Rear access door is flashing for more information. Check the power light If the Power light is attached to a USB hub, a printing conflict might exist an error. Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is flashing, there might exist. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11 Troubleshooting • Printer is not printing • Paper jam • Paper problems • Print quality is poor • Document...
... use other USB devices that are correctly installed. • Paper or other media is correctly loaded in the paper tray. • Printer cover is closed. • Rear access door is flashing for more information. Check the power light If the Power light is attached to a USB hub, a printing conflict might exist an error. Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is flashing, there might exist. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11 Troubleshooting • Printer is not printing • Paper jam • Paper problems • Print quality is poor • Document...
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... the document that meets the recommended paper weight. For example, photo paper might print on clearing a paper jam, see the paper jam page. • If an out of the printer, and then replace the rear access door. 5. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 4. The printer also might be mixed with the printer. Empty the paper tray and load only the paper type that is loaded improperly The printer might print on multiple sheets of the printer. Remove the paper jam from the back of paper message...
... the document that meets the recommended paper weight. For example, photo paper might print on clearing a paper jam, see the paper jam page. • If an out of the printer, and then replace the rear access door. 5. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 4. The printer also might be mixed with the printer. Empty the paper tray and load only the paper type that is loaded improperly The printer might print on multiple sheets of the printer. Remove the paper jam from the back of paper message...
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... is in the printer. hp.com/support. To increase the print speed, use two print cartridges in ink-backup mode. If you continue to have problems after investigating the troubleshooting topics, turn off your computer, go to HP customer support at www.hp.com/support. 61 Verify that came with the printer. 2. Make space available on the hard drive, then the printer processing time will be installed. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Multiple software applications are printing Documents containing graphics or...
... is in the printer. hp.com/support. To increase the print speed, use two print cartridges in ink-backup mode. If you continue to have problems after investigating the troubleshooting topics, turn off your computer, go to HP customer support at www.hp.com/support. 61 Verify that came with the printer. 2. Make space available on the hard drive, then the printer processing time will be installed. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Multiple software applications are printing Documents containing graphics or...
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HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide align black print cartridge cleaning automatically cleaning manually installing maintaining recovery recycling replacing storing tri-color print cartridge print job status print order print quality print settings printer does not reflect new print settings does not turn on is not printing is slow prints blank pages printer body printer features printer status printing brochures documents e-mail envelopes greeting cards index cards iron-on transfers labels letters photos selecting a paper type transparencies printing tips 73
HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide align black print cartridge cleaning automatically cleaning manually installing maintaining recovery recycling replacing storing tri-color print cartridge print job status print order print quality print settings printer does not reflect new print settings does not turn on is not printing is slow prints blank pages printer body printer features printer status printing brochures documents e-mail envelopes greeting cards index cards iron-on transfers labels letters photos selecting a paper type transparencies printing tips 73
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HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide R recycling about print cartridges removing ink from skin and clothing replacing print cartridges resizing documents S scaling setting printer as default printer sharpness SmartFocus smoothing special features status of print job T terms troubleshooting blank pages print document is printed at an angle document is printed off-center error messages paper jam parts of the document are printed in the wrong place parts of the document are missing photos are not printing correctly print is faded printer does not turn on printer is not printing printer ...
HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide R recycling about print cartridges removing ink from skin and clothing replacing print cartridges resizing documents S scaling setting printer as default printer sharpness SmartFocus smoothing special features status of print job T terms troubleshooting blank pages print document is printed at an angle document is printed off-center error messages paper jam parts of the document are printed in the wrong place parts of the document are missing photos are not printing correctly print is faded printer does not turn on printer is not printing printer ...
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... ink on printed pages. If the print cartridges are missing lines or dots, or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges might be low on ink or might need the following items to clean the print cartridges and cradle. • Distilled water • Cotton swabs or other times to be cleaned. Select the Clean panel. 3. To calibrate the print cartridges: 1. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 3. Ink streaking is installed. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 10.2 Aligning print cartridges The printer automatically aligns the print cartridges after a new print cartridge...
... ink on printed pages. If the print cartridges are missing lines or dots, or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges might be low on ink or might need the following items to clean the print cartridges and cradle. • Distilled water • Cotton swabs or other times to be cleaned. Select the Clean panel. 3. To calibrate the print cartridges: 1. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 3. Ink streaking is installed. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 10.2 Aligning print cartridges The printer automatically aligns the print cartridges after a new print cartridge...
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... HP Inkjet Toolbox appears. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide • Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until you are ready to calibrate the printer, clean the print cartridges, print a test page, and find Web site support information. In the event that a household cleaner or detergent is normal when the cradle moves back and forth. 10.10 Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox The HP Inkjet Toolbox contains tools to install the print cartridge in...
... HP Inkjet Toolbox appears. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide • Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until you are ready to calibrate the printer, clean the print cartridges, print a test page, and find Web site support information. In the event that a household cleaner or detergent is normal when the cradle moves back and forth. 10.10 Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox The HP Inkjet Toolbox contains tools to install the print cartridge in...
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... loaded in the paper tray. • Printer cover is closed. • Rear access door is attached to the hub. 55 See Power light is flashing, there might exist. Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is attached. Use one of these methods for more information. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11 Troubleshooting • Printer is not printing • Paper jam • Paper problems • Print quality is poor • Document is misprinted • Photos are not printing correctly • Borderless printing problems • Error messages • Power...
... loaded in the paper tray. • Printer cover is closed. • Rear access door is attached to the hub. 55 See Power light is flashing, there might exist. Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is attached. Use one of these methods for more information. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11 Troubleshooting • Printer is not printing • Paper jam • Paper problems • Print quality is poor • Document is misprinted • Photos are not printing correctly • Borderless printing problems • Error messages • Power...
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HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 4. Reload paper into the paper tray, pushing the paper until you are loaded in the paper tray. 6. Use paper that came with plain paper. For paper weight specifications, see the error messages page. 57 Paper is loaded improperly The printer might print on multiple sheets if different paper types are printing. The printer also might print on multiple sheets of paper at once if the paper is loaded too far toward the back of paper at once Paper weight The printer might...
HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 4. Reload paper into the paper tray, pushing the paper until you are loaded in the paper tray. 6. Use paper that came with plain paper. For paper weight specifications, see the error messages page. 57 Paper is loaded improperly The printer might print on multiple sheets if different paper types are printing. The printer also might print on multiple sheets of paper at once if the paper is loaded too far toward the back of paper at once Paper weight The printer might...
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... hard drive by deleting unneeded files. 11.11 If you continue to have problems If you still have sufficient resources for the printer to HP customer support at www.hp.com/support. 65 Best or Maximum dpi print mode is selected The printer prints slower when Best or Maximum dpi is in the printer. Printer driver is in ink-backup mode. Printer is selected as the print quality. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Multiple software applications are printing Documents...
... hard drive by deleting unneeded files. 11.11 If you continue to have problems If you still have sufficient resources for the printer to HP customer support at www.hp.com/support. 65 Best or Maximum dpi print mode is selected The printer prints slower when Best or Maximum dpi is in the printer. Printer driver is in ink-backup mode. Printer is selected as the print quality. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Multiple software applications are printing Documents...
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...Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide print cartridges removing ink from skin and clothing replacing print cartridges resizing documents rotate 180 degrees S scaling settings sharpness SmartFocus smoothing special features T terms troubleshooting blank pages print document is printed at an angle document is printed off-center error messages paper jam parts of the document are printed in the wrong place parts of the document are missing photos are not printing correctly print is faded printer does not turn on printer is not printing printer light is flashing printer prints on multiple sheets...
...Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide print cartridges removing ink from skin and clothing replacing print cartridges resizing documents rotate 180 degrees S scaling settings sharpness SmartFocus smoothing special features T terms troubleshooting blank pages print document is printed at an angle document is printed off-center error messages paper jam parts of the document are printed in the wrong place parts of the document are missing photos are not printing correctly print is faded printer does not turn on printer is not printing printer light is flashing printer prints on multiple sheets...
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... new and used print cartridges out of the reach of the cartridge. 47 Click Align, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 9.3 Automatically cleaning print cartridges If your documents are not low on ink or might need to be cleaned. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see the print cartridge storage page. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. For information about storing print cartridges, see the print cartridge recovery page. Push the cartridge into the cradle. Close the printer cover. 8. Load plain white paper in the paper tray...
... new and used print cartridges out of the reach of the cartridge. 47 Click Align, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 9.3 Automatically cleaning print cartridges If your documents are not low on ink or might need to be cleaned. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see the print cartridge storage page. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. For information about storing print cartridges, see the print cartridge recovery page. Push the cartridge into the cradle. Close the printer cover. 8. Load plain white paper in the paper tray...