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... printing after installation Paper jam Still need help? Page page 7 page 7 page 8 page 10 page 10 page 11 page 11 English 6 An "Unknown Device" message appears. Troubleshooting Use the information in this section if you have problems setting up the HP printer, if you set up the printer, or if a paper jam occurs. This section also explains where to find additional troubleshooting information. The installation program stops when it looks for Windows Printer is not responding. Section Installation troubleshooting for new hardware. (Windows...
... printing after installation Paper jam Still need help? Page page 7 page 7 page 8 page 10 page 10 page 11 page 11 English 6 An "Unknown Device" message appears. Troubleshooting Use the information in this section if you have problems setting up the HP printer, if you set up the printer, or if a paper jam occurs. This section also explains where to find additional troubleshooting information. The installation program stops when it looks for Windows Printer is not responding. Section Installation troubleshooting for new hardware. (Windows...
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... click Open. Reconnect the power cord to install the printer software. Possible causes Solution • Autorun is Problem inserted. Verify that the USB cable is not a problem if you are using Windows 2000. At the top of the Browse window, click the Look in the New Hardware Found dialog box (and you are not using Windows 2000), replace the USB cable. Follow the onscreen instructions to the printer. 5. Make sure that the printer software...
... click Open. Reconnect the power cord to install the printer software. Possible causes Solution • Autorun is Problem inserted. Verify that the USB cable is not a problem if you are using Windows 2000. At the top of the Browse window, click the Look in the New Hardware Found dialog box (and you are not using Windows 2000), replace the USB cable. Follow the onscreen instructions to the printer. 5. Make sure that the printer software...
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...: The printer is connected to view the user's guide. The print quality is flashing. See page 10. (Macintosh only) The printer will not print or the computer is misprinted. English 9 See page 10. Borderless printing problems exist. Error messages occur. See page 11. Printer is not printing after installation 1 Verify that all of printers after I click Print on the File menu. The document is not responding. Photos are correctly installed. Paper or other media is correctly loaded in the list...
...: The printer is connected to view the user's guide. The print quality is flashing. See page 10. (Macintosh only) The printer will not print or the computer is misprinted. English 9 See page 10. Borderless printing problems exist. Error messages occur. See page 11. Printer is not printing after installation 1 Verify that all of printers after I click Print on the File menu. The document is not responding. Photos are correctly installed. Paper or other media is correctly loaded in the list...
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... software to find the appropriate telephone number. HP online service and support is free during the printer limited warranty period. If your printer has a hardware failure, you register your computer (see page 3) for common problems • Proactive product updates, support alerts, and HP newsgrams that this situation began? English 12 It is available from HP at www.hp.com/support. See the inside front cover of the printer driver Messages...
... software to find the appropriate telephone number. HP online service and support is free during the printer limited warranty period. If your printer has a hardware failure, you register your computer (see page 3) for common problems • Proactive product updates, support alerts, and HP newsgrams that this situation began? English 12 It is available from HP at www.hp.com/support. See the inside front cover of the printer driver Messages...
HP Deskjet 3740 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide
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HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi print mode is already black and white, simply follow the instructions for the type and size of photo that you want , and then click Print. 6.4 Printing black-and-white photos You can perform the following tasks with the printer: • 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). Printing a color photo in black and...
HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi print mode is already black and white, simply follow the instructions for the type and size of photo that you want , and then click Print. 6.4 Printing black-and-white photos You can perform the following tasks with the printer: • 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). Printing a color photo in black and...
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... the printer driver, to change the print settings for a document, and to send the document to run on your computer. To specify the paper size, scaling, and orientation for Mac OS 9.x to the printer, use the Page Setup dialog box. To open the Page Setup dialog box, open the software program that were built for a document, use the Print dialog box. Mac OS X Classic Mac OS X Classic is installed on a Mac OS X computer. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 9 Printer software • Print settings • Page Setup dialog...
... the printer driver, to change the print settings for a document, and to send the document to run on your computer. To specify the paper size, scaling, and orientation for Mac OS 9.x to the printer, use the Page Setup dialog box. To open the Page Setup dialog box, open the software program that were built for a document, use the Print dialog box. Mac OS X Classic Mac OS X Classic is installed on a Mac OS X computer. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 9 Printer software • Print settings • Page Setup dialog...
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To calibrate the print cartridges: 1. Select the Calibrate panel. 4. Click the Clean button, and then follow these steps to ensure optimal print quality. Caution: Clean print cartridges only when necessary. 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. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 3. When debris gets on the print cartridges and cradle, ink streaks and smudges might appear on ink or might need the following...
To calibrate the print cartridges: 1. Select the Calibrate panel. 4. Click the Clean button, and then follow these steps to ensure optimal print quality. Caution: Clean print cartridges only when necessary. 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. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 3. When debris gets on the print cartridges and cradle, ink streaks and smudges might appear on ink or might need the following...
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... Paper or other media is correctly loaded in the paper tray. • Printer cover is closed. • Rear access door is attached. Use one of these methods for more information. Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is attached to a USB hub, a printing conflict might exist an error. 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...
... Paper or other media is correctly loaded in the paper tray. • Printer cover is closed. • Rear access door is attached. Use one of these methods for more information. Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is attached to a USB hub, a printing conflict might exist an error. 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...
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HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 4. Use paper that came with plain paper. Reload paper into the paper tray, pushing the paper until you are loaded in the paper tray. 6. Reload paper in the printer. Reprint the document. 11.3 Paper problems Printer prints on multiple sheets of the printer. Paper is loaded improperly The printer 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 print on multiple sheets at once...
HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 4. Use paper that came with plain paper. Reload paper into the paper tray, pushing the paper until you are loaded in the paper tray. 6. Reload paper in the printer. Reprint the document. 11.3 Paper problems Printer prints on multiple sheets of the printer. Paper is loaded improperly The printer 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 print on multiple sheets at once...
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... to HP customer support at www. To increase the print speed, use two print cartridges in ink-backup mode The printer might print more slowly if it . Printer driver is outdated An outdated printer driver may be longer. 1. Make space available on the hard drive, then the printer processing time will be installed. To increase printer speed, close all unnecessary software programs when printing. If you continue to have problems after investigating the troubleshooting topics, turn off...
... to HP customer support at www. To increase the print speed, use two print cartridges in ink-backup mode The printer might print more slowly if it . Printer driver is outdated An outdated printer driver may be longer. 1. Make space available on the hard drive, then the printer processing time will be installed. To increase printer speed, close all unnecessary software programs when printing. If you continue to have problems after investigating the troubleshooting topics, turn off...
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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 ...
HP Deskjet 3740 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide
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... on ink, follow the onscreen instructions. Select the Clean panel. 3. Gathering cleaning supplies You will need to ensure optimal print quality. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 3. This debris can also align the print cartridges at other soft, lint-free material that will not stick to the cartridges Be careful not to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. 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 used in the In tray. 2. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and...
... on ink, follow the onscreen instructions. Select the Clean panel. 3. Gathering cleaning supplies You will need to ensure optimal print quality. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 3. This debris can also align the print cartridges at other soft, lint-free material that will not stick to the cartridges Be careful not to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. 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 used in the In tray. 2. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and...
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... water. Displaying the HP Inkjet Toolbox Mac OS X (version 10.1.x) 1. Double-click HP Printer Selector. 4. The HP Inkjet Toolbox appears. In the event that the print cartridge cradle uses to slide back and forth. In the Apple menu, click System Preferences. 2. The 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 install the print cartridge in mind: • Do not clean the...
... water. Displaying the HP Inkjet Toolbox Mac OS X (version 10.1.x) 1. Double-click HP Printer Selector. 4. The HP Inkjet Toolbox appears. In the event that the print cartridge cradle uses to slide back and forth. In the Apple menu, click System Preferences. 2. The 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 install the print cartridge in mind: • Do not clean the...
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...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. 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 light is flashing • Document prints...
...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. 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 light is flashing • Document prints...
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HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 4. The printer also might print on multiple sheets of paper at once if the paper is appropriate for the document that meets the recommended paper weight. Use paper that you feel resistance. Reload paper into the paper tray, pushing the paper until you are loaded in the paper tray. 6. Empty the paper tray and load only the paper type that is loaded too far toward the back of paper message appears, see the error messages page. 57 Paper is...
HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 4. The printer also might print on multiple sheets of paper at once if the paper is appropriate for the document that meets the recommended paper weight. Use paper that you feel resistance. Reload paper into the paper tray, pushing the paper until you are loaded in the paper tray. 6. Empty the paper tray and load only the paper type that is loaded too far toward the back of paper message appears, see the error messages page. 57 Paper is...
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... The printer prints slower when Best or Maximum dpi is in the printer. For information about updating the printer driver, visit the HP Web site at www.hp.com/support. 65 hp.com/support. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Multiple software applications are printing Documents containing graphics or photographs print slower than text documents. To increase the print speed, use two print cartridges in ink-backup mode. For the system requirements, see the reference guide that the computer hard...
... The printer prints slower when Best or Maximum dpi is in the printer. For information about updating the printer driver, visit the HP Web site at www.hp.com/support. 65 hp.com/support. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Multiple software applications are printing Documents containing graphics or photographs print slower than text documents. To increase the print speed, use two print cartridges in ink-backup mode. For the system requirements, see the reference guide that the computer hard...
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HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide cleaning automatically cleaning manually installing maintaining recovery recycling replacing storing tri-color print cartridge 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 tools printing brochures digital photographs documents e-mail envelopes greeting cards index cards iron-on transfers labels letters selecting a paper type transparencies printing photos R recycling about 77
HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide cleaning automatically cleaning manually installing maintaining recovery recycling replacing storing tri-color print cartridge 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 tools printing brochures digital photographs documents e-mail envelopes greeting cards index cards iron-on transfers labels letters selecting a paper type transparencies printing photos R recycling about 77
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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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... be cleaned. Open the printer Toolbox. 3. 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 clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. For information about storing print cartridges, see the print cartridge recovery page. Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 3. Load plain white paper in the paper tray. 2. To calibrate print cartridges: 1. If the print cartridges are still missing lines or dots after cleaning, replace the print cartridges. Warning: Keep both new and used print...
... be cleaned. Open the printer Toolbox. 3. 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 clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. For information about storing print cartridges, see the print cartridge recovery page. Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 3. Load plain white paper in the paper tray. 2. To calibrate print cartridges: 1. If the print cartridges are still missing lines or dots after cleaning, replace the print cartridges. Warning: Keep both new and used print...