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...clear tape.8 8 A black ink cartridge might not be included with your operating system. OS 9.x 1 Click Install. 2 Click Continue to add the printer. Slide paper guide firmly against paper. 4 Pull pink tab to operate the printer. 3 5 Insert print cartridge(s). www.hp.com/support © 2004 ...click the installer icon. 4 Accept the licensing agreement, and then follow the installation instructions for your printer. Need help? It is not already open applications. Macintosh Setup Poster HP Deskjet 3740 series 1 Remove packing material. *C9025-80031* 2 Plug in 03/04
...clear tape.8 8 A black ink cartridge might not be included with your operating system. OS 9.x 1 Click Install. 2 Click Continue to add the printer. Slide paper guide firmly against paper. 4 Pull pink tab to operate the printer. 3 5 Insert print cartridge(s). www.hp.com/support © 2004 ...click the installer icon. 4 Accept the licensing agreement, and then follow the installation instructions for your printer. Need help? It is not already open applications. Macintosh Setup Poster HP Deskjet 3740 series 1 Remove packing material. *C9025-80031* 2 Plug in 03/04
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For example: Warning: Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children. A Note indicates that additional information is provided. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. For example: Note: For great results use HP products. 3 A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to others. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts.
For example: Warning: Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children. A Note indicates that additional information is provided. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. For example: Note: For great results use HP products. 3 A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to others. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts.
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... 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 the approximate ink level of each print cartridge with the onscreen ink level indicator...
... 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 the approximate ink level of each print cartridge with the onscreen ink level indicator...
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Power button and light 2. Paper tray 5 Click the appropriate topic for a description of the printer features, see the printer features page. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 4 Getting started For an overview of a printer feature: • Power button and light • Paper tray • Print cartridges • Ink-backup mode 4.1 Printer features The printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1.
Power button and light 2. Paper tray 5 Click the appropriate topic for a description of the printer features, see the printer features page. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 4 Getting started For an overview of a printer feature: • Power button and light • Paper tray • Print cartridges • Ink-backup mode 4.1 Printer features The printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1.
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... 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. For instructions about installing a print cartridge, see the reference guide that you are replacing. 1. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of printouts. 9 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Replacing print cartridges When buying print cartridges...
... 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. For instructions about installing a print cartridge, see the reference guide that you are replacing. 1. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of printouts. 9 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Replacing print cartridges When buying print cartridges...
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Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. 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. 10 Tri-color print cartridge. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Installed print cartridge Result Black print cartridge. Colors are printed as grayscale.
Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. 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. 10 Tri-color print cartridge. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Installed print cartridge Result Black print cartridge. Colors are printed as grayscale.
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...features, see the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not print borderless photos in ink-backup mode. the photo prints without borders on three sides and with a small border ... photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab (10 x 15 cm with the side to 15 sheets. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2....down and the short edge pointing towards the printer, in a software program and assign the image size. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. • Open the file in the right...
...features, see the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not print borderless photos in ink-backup mode. the photo prints without borders on three sides and with a small border ... photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab (10 x 15 cm with the side to 15 sheets. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2....down and the short edge pointing towards the printer, in a software program and assign the image size. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. • Open the file in the right...
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HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 10 Maintenance • Installing print cartridges • Aligning print cartridges • Automatically cleaning print cartridges • Manually cleaning print cartridges • Printing a test page • View estimated ink levels • 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...
HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 10 Maintenance • Installing print cartridges • Aligning print cartridges • Automatically cleaning print cartridges • Manually cleaning print cartridges • Printing a test page • View estimated ink levels • 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...
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..., see the print cartridge installation page. Push down on the printer. 2. Ink back-up mode page. Open the printer cover. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of the printer. 3. Press the Power button to the center of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge installed. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 1.
..., see the print cartridge installation page. Push down on the printer. 2. Ink back-up mode page. Open the printer cover. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of the printer. 3. Press the Power button to the center of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge installed. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 1.
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... bottom and facing toward the printer. 1. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 1. Do not remove the copper strips. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. They are required electrical contacts. 43 Remove the pink tape only. Press the Power button. 2. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully...
... bottom and facing toward the printer. 1. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 1. Do not remove the copper strips. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. They are required electrical contacts. 43 Remove the pink tape only. Press the Power button. 2. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully...
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... cartridge is correctly positioned. 7. Warning: Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children. 44 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 1. Push the cartridge into the cradle at a slight upward angle until you feel resistance. 6. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see the print cartridge storage page. Calibrate the printer for optimum print quality. Ink...
... cartridge is correctly positioned. 7. Warning: Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children. 44 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 1. Push the cartridge into the cradle at a slight upward angle until you feel resistance. 6. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see the print cartridge storage page. Calibrate the printer for optimum print quality. Ink...
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...be low on ink or might appear on the print cartridges and cradle, ink streaks and smudges might need to ensure optimal print quality. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 3. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. When... debris gets on printed pages. 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. Select the Clean panel. 3. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 10.2 Aligning print cartridges The printer...
...be low on ink or might appear on the print cartridges and cradle, ink streaks and smudges might need to ensure optimal print quality. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 3. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. When... debris gets on printed pages. 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. Select the Clean panel. 3. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 10.2 Aligning print cartridges The printer...
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... Cleaning instructions 1. Touching the ink nozzles will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 46 Remove the print cartridges and place them on the printer, and then raise the printer cover. Wipe the face and edges of the first print cartridge with the nozzle plate facing...water from the back of the printer. 3. Disconnect the power cord from the swab. 2. Caution: Do not wipe the nozzle plate. Nozzle plate Caution: Do not leave the print cartridges outside the printer for more than 30 minutes. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Preparing to the...
... Cleaning instructions 1. Touching the ink nozzles will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 46 Remove the print cartridges and place them on the printer, and then raise the printer cover. Wipe the face and edges of the first print cartridge with the nozzle plate facing...water from the back of the printer. 3. Disconnect the power cord from the swab. 2. Caution: Do not wipe the nozzle plate. Nozzle plate Caution: Do not leave the print cartridges outside the printer for more than 30 minutes. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Preparing to the...
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HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 1. Inspect the face and edges of print cartridge 3. Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on a clean swab. 1. Print cartridge cradle walls 6. Insert the print cartridges in the printer, and then close the printer cover. 7. Print a test page. 47 Face and edges of the print cartridge for the second cartridge. 5. Print cartridge cradle 2. Connect...
HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 1. Inspect the face and edges of print cartridge 3. Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on a clean swab. 1. Print cartridge cradle walls 6. Insert the print cartridges in the printer, and then close the printer cover. 7. Print a test page. 47 Face and edges of the print cartridge for the second cartridge. 5. Print cartridge cradle 2. Connect...
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... estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that are needed. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 9. Select the Ink Levels panel. 10.7 Removing ink from skin and clothing Follow these instructions to remove ink from ...HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Caution: Always use sudsy ammonia. Print cartridges should be stored at room temperature (15 to 35 degrees C or 59 to print a test page: 1. Click the Print a test page button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 10.6 View estimated ink levels Follow these steps to 95 degrees F). 48 Color...
... estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that are needed. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 9. Select the Ink Levels panel. 10.7 Removing ink from skin and clothing Follow these instructions to remove ink from ...HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Caution: Always use sudsy ammonia. Print cartridges should be stored at room temperature (15 to 35 degrees C or 59 to print a test page: 1. Click the Print a test page button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 10.6 View estimated ink levels Follow these steps to 95 degrees F). 48 Color...
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...10.10 Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox The HP Inkjet Toolbox contains tools to install the print cartridge in the printer. Opening the HP Inkjet Toolbox 1. Click Local. 4. Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. 10.9 Maintaining the printer body Because the printer ejects ink onto the paper in...printer. To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from the print cartridge, do not attempt to slide back and forth. 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...
...10.10 Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox The HP Inkjet Toolbox contains tools to install the print cartridge in the printer. Opening the HP Inkjet Toolbox 1. Click Local. 4. Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. 10.9 Maintaining the printer body Because the printer ejects ink onto the paper in...printer. To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from the print cartridge, do not attempt to slide back and forth. 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...
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HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide HP Inkjet Toolbox panels Select the appropriate panel to view HP Inkjet Toolbox options: • WOW!: Prints a sample page to view the output quality of the printer. • Test: Prints a test page to confirm communication with printer. • Clean: Cleans the print cartridges. • Ink Levels: Provides estimated ink levels. • Calibrate: Calibrates the print cartridges. • Supplies...
HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide HP Inkjet Toolbox panels Select the appropriate panel to view HP Inkjet Toolbox options: • WOW!: Prints a sample page to view the output quality of the printer. • Test: Prints a test page to confirm communication with printer. • Clean: Cleans the print cartridges. • Ink Levels: Provides estimated ink levels. • Calibrate: Calibrates the print cartridges. • Supplies...
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... the print cartridges. 54 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.4 Print quality is poor Streaks and missing lines If your printouts are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges may need to the print cartridges. If a print cartridge is installed. Verify that a black print cartridge is low on ink, clean the print cartridge. 2. If the...
... the print cartridges. 54 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.4 Print quality is poor Streaks and missing lines If your printouts are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges may need to the print cartridges. If a print cartridge is installed. Verify that a black print cartridge is low on ink, clean the print cartridge. 2. If the...
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Reprint the envelope. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide • The print cartridges might differ from the printer settings that you to match the settings on your printouts are misaligned, then align the print cartridges. The software application's print settings might be out of ink. Change the appropriate ...55 Slide the flap inside the envelope before loading it in the tray correctly. 2. Verify that only one or both empty print cartridges. 11.5 Document is printed at an angle 1. Reprint the document. Parts of paper. 3. Document is placed in the Print or...
Reprint the envelope. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide • The print cartridges might differ from the printer settings that you to match the settings on your printouts are misaligned, then align the print cartridges. The software application's print settings might be out of ink. Change the appropriate ...55 Slide the flap inside the envelope before loading it in the tray correctly. 2. Verify that only one or both empty print cartridges. 11.5 Document is printed at an angle 1. Reprint the document. Parts of paper. 3. Document is placed in the Print or...
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HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.6 Photos are not printing correctly Check the paper tray 1. Ensure that ...; Select the appropriate paper type in the Paper Type/Quality panel. • Do not print borderless documents in ink-backup mode. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper that the photo paper is placed in... the Page Setup dialog box matches the size of the paper. Always have two print cartridges installed in a software application and assign the image size. Open the Print dialog box and verify the following settings...
HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.6 Photos are not printing correctly Check the paper tray 1. Ensure that ...; Select the appropriate paper type in the Paper Type/Quality panel. • Do not print borderless documents in ink-backup mode. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper that the photo paper is placed in... the Page Setup dialog box matches the size of the paper. Always have two print cartridges installed in a software application and assign the image size. Open the Print dialog box and verify the following settings...