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HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 1 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer To find an answer to a question, select one of the following topics: • Notices • Special features • Getting started • Connecting to the printer • Printing photos • Printing other documents • Printing tips • Printer software • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Specifications • Supplies 1
HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 1 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer To find an answer to a question, select one of the following topics: • Notices • Special features • Getting started • Connecting to the printer • Printing photos • Printing other documents • Printing tips • Printer software • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Specifications • Supplies 1
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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Power button and light 2. Paper tray 3 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 3 Getting started For an overview of a printer feature: • Power button and light • Paper tray • Print cartridges • Ink-backup mode 3.1 Printer features The printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1. Click the appropriate topic below for a description of the printer features, see the printer features page.
Power button and light 2. Paper tray 3 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 3 Getting started For an overview of a printer feature: • Power button and light • Paper tray • Print cartridges • Ink-backup mode 3.1 Printer features The printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1. Click the appropriate topic below for a description of the printer features, see the printer features page.
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The light on and off. USB port 3.2 Power button and light The Power button turns the printer on the Power button flashes when the printer is processing a job. 1. It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn on after you press the Power button. Print cartridges 1. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 1. Power button and light 4
The light on and off. USB port 3.2 Power button and light The Power button turns the printer on the Power button flashes when the printer is processing a job. 1. It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn on after you press the Power button. Print cartridges 1. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 1. Power button and light 4
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Raise the printer cover. 2. Unfold the paper tray before printing. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer Caution: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off can cause printer failure. 3.3 Paper tray The fold-out paper tray holds paper and other media to be printed. Lower the paper tray. 3. Lower the printer cover. 5 Unfolding the paper tray Follow these steps to turn the printer on and off . Using a power strip, a surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to unfold the paper tray: 1. Fold out the tray extension. 4.
Raise the printer cover. 2. Unfold the paper tray before printing. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer Caution: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off can cause printer failure. 3.3 Paper tray The fold-out paper tray holds paper and other media to be printed. Lower the paper tray. 3. Lower the printer cover. 5 Unfolding the paper tray Follow these steps to turn the printer on and off . Using a power strip, a surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to unfold the paper tray: 1. Fold out the tray extension. 4.
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Tri-color print cartridge 2. The printer deposits printed pages on the top of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or left. Note: The print cartridges must be installed before printing. 3.4 Print cartridges Two print cartridges are available for use with the printer. 1. Black print cartridge 6 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer Using the paper tray Print different sizes of the paper tray.
Tri-color print cartridge 2. The printer deposits printed pages on the top of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or left. Note: The print cartridges must be installed before printing. 3.4 Print cartridges Two print cartridges are available for use with the printer. 1. Black print cartridge 6 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer Using the paper tray Print different sizes of the paper tray.
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HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 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 reference guide that came with the printer. • Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of ink, the printer...backup mode output Printing in the ink-backup mode. You can operate in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. 7 For information about removing a print cartridge, see the print ...
HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 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 reference guide that came with the printer. • Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of ink, the printer...backup mode output Printing in the ink-backup mode. You can operate in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. 7 For information about removing a print cartridge, see the print ...
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Colors are printed as grayscale. Exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to exit the ink-backup mode. For instructions about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 8 Tri-color print cartridge. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer Installed print cartridge Result Black print cartridge.
Colors are printed as grayscale. Exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to exit the ink-backup mode. For instructions about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 8 Tri-color print cartridge. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer Installed print cartridge Result Black print cartridge.
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HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 4 Connecting to the printer • USB 4.1 USB The printer connects to use a USB cable. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the setup poster that came with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. The computer must be running Windows 98 or later to the computer with the printer. 9
HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 4 Connecting to the printer • USB 4.1 USB The printer connects to use a USB cable. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the setup poster that came with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. The computer must be running Windows 98 or later to the computer with the printer. 9
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Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. To prevent photo paper from curling, follow the photo paper storage guidelines. 5.2 PhotoREt PhotoREt offers the best combination of speed and quality by using PhotoREt. • Use the HP digital photography options to touch up photos. • Achieve the highest ...• Print to the edges of the photo paper with PhotoREt technology: 1. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 5 Printing photos Select the type of photograph that you have Exif-enabled software. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos....
Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. To prevent photo paper from curling, follow the photo paper storage guidelines. 5.2 PhotoREt PhotoREt offers the best combination of speed and quality by using PhotoREt. • Use the HP digital photography options to touch up photos. • Achieve the highest ...• Print to the edges of the photo paper with PhotoREt technology: 1. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 5 Printing photos Select the type of photograph that you have Exif-enabled software. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos....
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...settings that you want, and then click OK. 5.3 HP digital photography options The printer has several features to bring out detail. Opening the HP digital photography options dialog box Follow these options: 1. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to set these steps to automatically balance the ...contrast. 3. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to open the HP digital photography options dialog box: 1. Click Best in dark areas ...
...settings that you want, and then click OK. 5.3 HP digital photography options The printer has several features to bring out detail. Opening the HP digital photography options dialog box Follow these options: 1. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to set these steps to automatically balance the ...contrast. 3. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to open the HP digital photography options dialog box: 1. Click Best in dark areas ...
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...: Soften an image. Click Maximum dpi in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode (up to automatically set the level of smoothing for this printer. SmartFocus: Enhance the image quality and clarity. Note: On the Printing Shortcuts tab, select either Photo printing-borderless or Photo printing-with white ... settings that you want, and then click OK. 12 Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to your preference. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 4. When 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is selected in the printer driver, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the Print quality drop-down list. ...
...: Soften an image. Click Maximum dpi in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode (up to automatically set the level of smoothing for this printer. SmartFocus: Enhance the image quality and clarity. Note: On the Printing Shortcuts tab, select either Photo printing-borderless or Photo printing-with white ... settings that you want, and then click OK. 12 Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to your preference. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 4. When 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is selected in the printer driver, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the Print quality drop-down list. ...
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...in black-and-white Follow these steps to print Exif Print-enhanced photos: 1. Printing a color photo in black-and-white: 1. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 5.5 Exif Print Exif Print (Exchangeable Image File Format 2.2) is taken with an Exif Print-enabled digital camera, Exif Print captures ...list. 5. Click the Color tab. 13 Open the file that you want , and then click OK. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. The HP Deskjet printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image-specific enhancements, to print. 2. Select any other print settings that you...
...in black-and-white Follow these steps to print Exif Print-enhanced photos: 1. Printing a color photo in black-and-white: 1. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 5.5 Exif Print Exif Print (Exchangeable Image File Format 2.2) is taken with an Exif Print-enabled digital camera, Exif Print captures ...list. 5. Click the Color tab. 13 Open the file that you want , and then click OK. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. The HP Deskjet printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image-specific enhancements, to print. 2. Select any other print settings that you...
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... place. • When you are ready to print, remove only the paper that you plan to maintain the quality of your HP brand photo paper. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 3. Click Print in the printer paper tray. The paper might start to the plastic bag. • Do not leave unused photo paper in grayscale. 4.
... place. • When you are ready to print, remove only the paper that you plan to maintain the quality of your HP brand photo paper. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 3. Click Print in the printer paper tray. The paper might start to the plastic bag. • Do not leave unused photo paper in grayscale. 4.
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...not curled. For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to be printed on photo paper can reduce print quality. • Verify...the photo paper is curled, place the paper in the tray, and then push it into the printer until it the opposite direction of the tray. 15 Place the paper with the side to save ... on facing down in a plastic bag and gently bend it stops. HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss is flat. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer Handling • Always hold photo paper by its edges.
...not curled. For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to be printed on photo paper can reduce print quality. • Verify...the photo paper is curled, place the paper in the tray, and then push it into the printer until it the opposite direction of the tray. 15 Place the paper with the side to save ... on facing down in a plastic bag and gently bend it stops. HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss is flat. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer Handling • Always hold photo paper by its edges.
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HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 3. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of document, and then select the following options: • Print quality: Normal, Best, or Max dpi • ... dialog box. 5.10 Small photos with the software program. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. help to learn about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to the left. 16 Use the What's This? Printing Note: If your software program includes...
HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 3. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of document, and then select the following options: • Print quality: Normal, Best, or Max dpi • ... dialog box. 5.10 Small photos with the software program. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. help to learn about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to the left. 16 Use the What's This? Printing Note: If your software program includes...
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... dialog box. 5.11 Borderless photos Guidelines • The printer prints borderless photos measuring 4 x 6 inches or less. • To learn about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to use the photo printing features, see the photo paper storage instructions. 17 Slide...; Orientation: Portrait or Landscape 3. Otherwise, follow the instructions that you are provided with white borders as the type of the paper. Use the What's This? HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 2.
... dialog box. 5.11 Borderless photos Guidelines • The printer prints borderless photos measuring 4 x 6 inches or less. • To learn about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to use the photo printing features, see the photo paper storage instructions. 17 Slide...; Orientation: Portrait or Landscape 3. Otherwise, follow the instructions that you are provided with white borders as the type of the paper. Use the What's This? HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 2.
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...left. 2. Slide the paper guide to print 1. Place the photo paper, with the software program. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 3. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Printing Note: If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. On the ...Printing Shortcuts tab, select Photo printing-borderless as the type of the paper. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer • Do not print borderless photos in the printer. • Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: Up to 15 sheets. Slide the paper guide...
...left. 2. Slide the paper guide to print 1. Place the photo paper, with the software program. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 3. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Printing Note: If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. On the ...Printing Shortcuts tab, select Photo printing-borderless as the type of the paper. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer • Do not print borderless photos in the printer. • Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: Up to 15 sheets. Slide the paper guide...
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Use the What's This? HP Deskjet 3740 series printer When you see in the Printer Properties dialog box. 19 help to learn about the features that you print on 4 x 6 inch photo paper without tear-off tabs, the printout is borderless on three sides and has a border on the bottom.
Use the What's This? HP Deskjet 3740 series printer When you see in the Printer Properties dialog box. 19 help to learn about the features that you print on 4 x 6 inch photo paper without tear-off tabs, the printout is borderless on three sides and has a border on the bottom.
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Slide the paper guide to 80 sheets. Printer software Learn about the printer software. 6.1 E-mail Guidelines Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: Up to the left. 2. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 6 Printing other documents E-mail Letters Documents Envelopes Labels Brochures Greeting cards Transparencies ...Index cards Iron-on facing down in the tray, and then push it into the printer until it stops. Place the ...
Slide the paper guide to 80 sheets. Printer software Learn about the printer software. 6.1 E-mail Guidelines Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: Up to the left. 2. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 6 Printing other documents E-mail Letters Documents Envelopes Labels Brochures Greeting cards Transparencies ...Index cards Iron-on facing down in the tray, and then push it into the printer until it stops. Place the ...