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... 12 for buying an HP Deskjet printer! Power cord** 6. The printer box contains the following information about your printer. Tri-color print cartridge 4. This reference guide 8. See the setup poster for some printer models. Setup posters (Microsoft® Windows® and Macintosh) 7. Printer software CD * A black print cartridge is not printing after installation 9 Paper jam 11 HP support 12 Product...
... 12 for buying an HP Deskjet printer! Power cord** 6. The printer box contains the following information about your printer. Tri-color print cartridge 4. This reference guide 8. See the setup poster for some printer models. Setup posters (Microsoft® Windows® and Macintosh) 7. Printer software CD * A black print cartridge is not printing after installation 9 Paper jam 11 HP support 12 Product...
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... user's guide is required to be viewed with the HP printer. Troubleshooting This reference guide contains troubleshooting information for information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. To view the Windows onscreen user's guide, click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3740 Series, and then click Read Me. To view...
... user's guide is required to be viewed with the HP printer. Troubleshooting This reference guide contains troubleshooting information for information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. To view the Windows onscreen user's guide, click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3740 Series, and then click Read Me. To view...
HP Deskjet 3740 Printer series - (Macintosh) Setup Poster
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... USB cable.8 8 A USB cable might not be included with your computer restarts, open applications. Press firmly. 4 Do not touch or remove copper strip. The installation program begins copying files. 3 Click Restart to operate the printer. 3 5 Insert print cartridge(s). Macintosh Setup Poster HP Deskjet 3740 series 1 Remove packing material. *C9025-80031* 2 Plug in 03/04
... USB cable.8 8 A USB cable might not be included with your computer restarts, open applications. Press firmly. 4 Do not touch or remove copper strip. The installation program begins copying files. 3 Click Restart to operate the printer. 3 5 Insert print cartridge(s). Macintosh Setup Poster HP Deskjet 3740 series 1 Remove packing material. *C9025-80031* 2 Plug in 03/04
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You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. • Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos to the edges of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. • Ink level indicator: Know ... one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of ink. • Compact: Small, lightweight, and easy to set up, store, or carry. 4 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 3 Special features Congratulations!
You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. • Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos to the edges of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. • Ink level indicator: Know ... one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of ink. • Compact: Small, lightweight, and easy to set up, store, or carry. 4 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 3 Special features Congratulations!
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Tri-color print cartridge 2. The printer deposits printed pages on different sizes of the paper tray. Note: The print cartridges must be installed before printing. 4.4 Print cartridges Two print cartridges are available for use with the printer. 1. Black print cartridge 8 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Using the paper tray Print on the top of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left.
Tri-color print cartridge 2. The printer deposits printed pages on different sizes of the paper tray. Note: The print cartridges must be installed before printing. 4.4 Print cartridges Two print cartridges are available for use with the printer. 1. Black print cartridge 8 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Using the paper tray Print on the top of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left.
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... label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that came with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. 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...
... label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that came with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. 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...
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Exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to exit the ink-backup mode. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Installed print cartridge Result Black print cartridge. For instructions about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 10 Colors are printed as grayscale. Tri-color print cartridge.
Exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to exit the ink-backup mode. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Installed print cartridge Result Black print cartridge. For instructions about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 10 Colors are printed as grayscale. Tri-color print cartridge.
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...installed in the printer. • Open the file in the right side of the tray. Open the Print dialog box. 4. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings: • Paper Type: Scroll down and the short edge pointing towards the printer, in a software program and assign the image size. HP Deskjet... 3740 series printer User's Guide • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size • Orientation: The...
...installed in the printer. • Open the file in the right side of the tray. Open the Print dialog box. 4. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings: • Paper Type: Scroll down and the short edge pointing towards the printer, in a software program and assign the image size. HP Deskjet... 3740 series printer User's Guide • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size • Orientation: The...
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...installed on a Mac OS X computer. To open the Page Setup dialog box, open the software program that were built for a document, and to send the document to run on your computer. To specify other print settings for Mac OS 9.x to the printer, use the Page Setup 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...
...installed on a Mac OS X computer. To open the Page Setup dialog box, open the software program that were built for a document, and to send the document to run on your computer. To specify other print settings for Mac OS 9.x to the printer, use the Page Setup 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...
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...are replacing. 41 You can find the selection number in the right print cartridge cradle compartment. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 10 Maintenance • Installing print cartridges • Aligning print cartridges • Automatically cleaning print cartridges • Manually cleaning ...; Removing ink from skin and clothing • Maintaining print cartridges • Maintaining the printer body • Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox 10.1 Installing print cartridges Print cartridges Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the left print cartridge cradle compartment.
...are replacing. 41 You can find the selection number in the right print cartridge cradle compartment. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 10 Maintenance • Installing print cartridges • Aligning print cartridges • Automatically cleaning print cartridges • Manually cleaning ...; Removing ink from skin and clothing • Maintaining print cartridges • Maintaining the printer body • Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox 10.1 Installing print cartridges Print cartridges Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the left print cartridge cradle compartment.
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... that came with only one print cartridge installed. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge: 1. Open the printer cover. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the ink back-up mode The printer can operate in the ink-backup mode. For more information, see the print cartridge installation page. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 1. The cradle moves to turn...
... that came with only one print cartridge installed. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge: 1. Open the printer cover. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the ink back-up mode The printer can operate in the ink-backup mode. For more information, see the print cartridge installation page. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 1. The cradle moves to turn...
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...cleaned. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 3. Select the Clean panel. 3. This debris can also align the print cartridges at other soft, lint-free material that will need to ensure optimal print quality. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 10.2 Aligning print cartridges The printer automatically aligns the print...cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridge. 10.4 Manually cleaning print cartridges If the printer is used in the In tray. 2. Ink streaking is installed. Gathering cleaning supplies You will not stick to the cartridges Be careful not to clean the print ...
...cleaned. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 3. Select the Clean panel. 3. This debris can also align the print cartridges at other soft, lint-free material that will need to ensure optimal print quality. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 10.2 Aligning print cartridges The printer automatically aligns the print...cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridge. 10.4 Manually cleaning print cartridges If the printer is used in the In tray. 2. Ink streaking is installed. Gathering cleaning supplies You will not stick to the cartridges Be careful not to clean the print ...
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...from skin and clothing Follow these instructions to remove ink from fabric. Color fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Click the Print a test page button, and then ...HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Warm or hot water can set the ink into the fabric. 10.8 Maintaining print cartridges The following tips will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: • Keep all print cartridges in their sealed packages until they are installed in cold water and use sudsy ammonia. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer...
...from skin and clothing Follow these instructions to remove ink from fabric. Color fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Click the Print a test page button, and then ...HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Warm or hot water can set the ink into the fabric. 10.8 Maintaining print cartridges The following tips will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: • Keep all print cartridges in their sealed packages until they are installed in cold water and use sudsy ammonia. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer...
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...back and forth. 10.10 Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox The HP Inkjet Toolbox contains tools to slide back and forth. If the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridge, do not attempt to install the print cartridge in the printer. Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge...8226; Do not lubricate the support rod that has been moistened with water. Opening the HP Inkjet Toolbox 1. Double-click the Macintosh HD icon on the printer case and adjacent surfaces. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide • Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until ...
...back and forth. 10.10 Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox The HP Inkjet Toolbox contains tools to slide back and forth. If the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridge, do not attempt to install the print cartridge in the printer. Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge...8226; Do not lubricate the support rod that has been moistened with water. Opening the HP Inkjet Toolbox 1. Double-click the Macintosh HD icon on the printer case and adjacent surfaces. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide • Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until ...
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... to your computer. • When printing, do not 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 attached to the hub. 51 See Power ...light is flashing, there might exist. Use one of these methods for more information. Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is attached. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11 Troubleshooting • Printer is not printing • Paper jam • Paper problems • Print quality is poor ...
... to your computer. • When printing, do not 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 attached to the hub. 51 See Power ...light is flashing, there might exist. Use one of these methods for more information. Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is attached. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11 Troubleshooting • Printer is not printing • Paper jam • Paper problems • Print quality is poor ...
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...the Ink Density slider toward Heavy. 4. Blank pages print • The protective piece of plastic tape might be printing with only the tri-color print cartridge. Print is not low on ink, clean the print cartridge. 2. If the black text and images on your printed pages are... the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. 1. Click Print. Verify that the protective piece of the print cartridges is installed. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.4 Print quality is low on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge when the print quality lessens. If a print ...
...the Ink Density slider toward Heavy. 4. Blank pages print • The protective piece of plastic tape might be printing with only the tri-color print cartridge. Print is not low on ink, clean the print cartridge. 2. If the black text and images on your printed pages are... the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. 1. Click Print. Verify that the protective piece of the print cartridges is installed. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.4 Print quality is low on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge when the print quality lessens. If a print ...
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...printing problems Guidelines When printing borderless printouts, follow these guidelines: • Open the file in ink-backup mode. Check the printer settings 1. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.6 Photos are not printing correctly Check the paper tray 1. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper ... the paper tray with the side to print the image. • Verify that the paper size that is specified in the printer. 56 Open the Print dialog box and verify the following settings: Panel Setting Paper Size: The appropriate paper size Page Attributes Orientation...
...printing problems Guidelines When printing borderless printouts, follow these guidelines: • Open the file in ink-backup mode. Check the printer settings 1. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.6 Photos are not printing correctly Check the paper tray 1. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper ... the paper tray with the side to print the image. • Verify that the paper size that is specified in the printer. 56 Open the Print dialog box and verify the following settings: Panel Setting Paper Size: The appropriate paper size Page Attributes Orientation...
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... the paper tray (at least ten sheets). • The paper tray is not overly full. • The paper stack is either low on ink, improperly installed, or malfunctioning. If the problem continues, replace one or both of the print cartridges is touching the back of the paper tray. 2. Slide the paper... the appropriate steps for the condition that it stops. 3. To solve the problem, remove the print cartridges, then reinsert them. Click Continue to resume printing. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.8 Error messages Out of the paper. 3.
... the paper tray (at least ten sheets). • The paper tray is not overly full. • The paper stack is either low on ink, improperly installed, or malfunctioning. If the problem continues, replace one or both of the print cartridges is touching the back of the paper tray. 2. Slide the paper... the appropriate steps for the condition that it stops. 3. To solve the problem, remove the print cartridges, then reinsert them. Click Continue to resume printing. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.8 Error messages Out of the paper. 3.
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... the printer driver, visit the HP Web site at www.hp.com/support. 61 Verify that came with the printer. 2. To increase the print speed, use two print cartridges in ink-backup mode The printer might print more slowly if it . Make space available on the hard drive, then the printer processing time will be installed. Printer driver...
... the printer driver, visit the HP Web site at www.hp.com/support. 61 Verify that came with the printer. 2. To increase the print speed, use two print cartridges in ink-backup mode The printer might print more slowly if it . Make space available on the hard drive, then the printer processing time will be installed. Printer driver...
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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