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... (Microsoft® Windows® and Macintosh) 7. What's in appearance. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 2. Black print cartridge* 3. Tri-color print cartridge 4. Power supply** 5. This reference guide 8. If any of these items are missing from the box, talk to the printer 4 Printer operation 5 Print cartridges 5 Troubleshooting 6 Installation troubleshooting for some printer models. This reference guide contains the following items. ᕡ...
... (Microsoft® Windows® and Macintosh) 7. What's in appearance. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 2. Black print cartridge* 3. Tri-color print cartridge 4. Power supply** 5. This reference guide 8. If any of these items are missing from the box, talk to the printer 4 Printer operation 5 Print cartridges 5 Troubleshooting 6 Installation troubleshooting for some printer models. This reference guide contains the following items. ᕡ...
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... poster The setup poster offers information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. Windows Setup poster The setup poster offers 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...
... poster The setup poster offers information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. Windows Setup poster The setup poster offers 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...
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.... (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, if you set up the printer, or if a paper jam occurs. Topics The installation program does not start automatically.... This is a list of printers after you cannot print after I click Print on the File menu....
.... (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, if you set up the printer, or if a paper jam occurs. Topics The installation program does not start automatically.... This is a list of printers after you cannot print after I click Print on the File menu....
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...Solution • Static electricity has built up the HP printer. Make sure that the printer software CD was inserted into a supported CD-ROM drive. 2. Reconnect the power cord to install the printer software. Installation troubleshooting for Windows Use the information in this message ...appears, you can continue with the software installation. Click Setup, and then click Open. Verify that the ...
...Solution • Static electricity has built up the HP printer. Make sure that the printer software CD was inserted into a supported CD-ROM drive. 2. Reconnect the power cord to install the printer software. Installation troubleshooting for Windows Use the information in this message ...appears, you can continue with the software installation. Click Setup, and then click Open. Verify that the ...
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...for new hardware. Note: Restart the antivirus program after the printer is on the computer. English 8 Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. If the installation program does not start automatically, see "The installation program does not start automatically when the CD is connected to... antivirus programs or other software programs that the printer is installed. Insert the printer software CD into the CD-ROM drive. c. If the printer is still not detected, replace the USB cable, and then continue to finish the installation. Click the Cancel button and restart the computer...
...for new hardware. Note: Restart the antivirus program after the printer is on the computer. English 8 Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. If the installation program does not start automatically, see "The installation program does not start automatically when the CD is connected to... antivirus programs or other software programs that the printer is installed. Insert the printer software CD into the CD-ROM drive. c. If the printer is still not detected, replace the USB cable, and then continue to finish the installation. Click the Cancel button and restart the computer...
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... on. The print cartridges are not printing correctly. The print quality is attached. Error messages occur. See page 10. Borderless printing problems exist. Printer is not printing after installation 1 Verify that all of printers after I click Print on page 3 for the issue below: Issue Where to find more information (Windows only) The...
... on. The print cartridges are not printing correctly. The print quality is attached. Error messages occur. See page 10. Borderless printing problems exist. Printer is not printing after installation 1 Verify that all of printers after I click Print on page 3 for the issue below: Issue Where to find more information (Windows only) The...
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Select a print job in Control Panel. Uninstall the printer software: a. b. Problem (Macintosh only) The printer will not print or the computer is installed. On the desktop, double-click the HP printer icon to install. 1. English 10 Note: Restart the antivirus program after I click Print on page ...view the onscreen user's guide, double-click the HP DJ 3740 Help icon on the computer. Restart the computer. 2. Possible causes Solution The printer software failed to open the Print Status dialog box. 3. Insert the printer software CD into the computer CD-ROM drive ...
Select a print job in Control Panel. Uninstall the printer software: a. b. Problem (Macintosh only) The printer will not print or the computer is installed. On the desktop, double-click the HP printer icon to install. 1. English 10 Note: Restart the antivirus program after I click Print on page ...view the onscreen user's guide, double-click the HP DJ 3740 Help icon on the computer. Restart the computer. 2. Possible causes Solution The printer software failed to open the Print Status dialog box. 3. Insert the printer software CD into the computer CD-ROM drive ...
HP Deskjet 3740 Printer series - (Macintosh) Setup Poster
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... might not be included with your operating system. Need help? It is complete. www.hp.com/support © 2004 Hewlett-Packard Company MacOS is not already open applications. OS 9.x 1 Click Install. 2 Click Continue to add the printer. Macintosh Setup Poster HP Deskjet 3740 series 1 Remove packing material. *C9025-80031* 2 Plug in 03/04 Close top cover...
... might not be included with your operating system. Need help? It is complete. www.hp.com/support © 2004 Hewlett-Packard Company MacOS is not already open applications. OS 9.x 1 Click Install. 2 Click Continue to add the printer. Macintosh Setup Poster HP Deskjet 3740 series 1 Remove packing material. *C9025-80031* 2 Plug in 03/04 Close top cover...
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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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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. Tri-color print cartridge 2. 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. Black print cartridge 8
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. Tri-color print cartridge 2. 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. Black print cartridge 8
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...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 printouts. 9 For information about removing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 4.5 Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer..., the printer can find the selection number in these places: • Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that came with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, ...
...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 printouts. 9 For information about removing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 4.5 Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer..., the printer can find the selection number in these places: • Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that came with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, ...
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Exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to exit the ink-backup mode. Tri-color print cartridge. Colors are printed as grayscale. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. For instructions about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 10 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Installed print cartridge Result Black print cartridge.
Exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to exit the ink-backup mode. Tri-color print cartridge. Colors are printed as grayscale. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. For instructions about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 10 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Installed print cartridge Result Black print cartridge.
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...1. Ensure that you are using is pointing away from curling, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to the left. 2. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Place... and then click the appropriate paper type. • Print Quality: Best or Maximum dpi. 5. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. • Open the file in ink-backup mode. Preparing to use the photo printing features, see the photo paper storage ...
...1. Ensure that you are using is pointing away from curling, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to the left. 2. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Place... and then click the appropriate paper type. • Print Quality: Best or Maximum dpi. 5. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. • Open the file in ink-backup mode. Preparing to use the photo printing features, see the photo paper storage ...
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... Setup dialog box to create the document, click File, and then click Page Setup. 35 Mac OS X Classic Mac OS X Classic is installed on a Mac OS X computer. To specify other print settings for Mac OS 9.x to run on your computer. To open the Page Setup...Print dialog box. To specify the paper size, scaling, and orientation for a document. 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 print job • Printing from the ...
... Setup dialog box to create the document, click File, and then click Page Setup. 35 Mac OS X Classic Mac OS X Classic is installed on a Mac OS X computer. To specify other print settings for Mac OS 9.x to run on your computer. To open the Page Setup...Print dialog box. To specify the paper size, scaling, and orientation for a document. 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 print job • Printing from the ...
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Replacing print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for the print cartridge selection number. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 10 Maintenance • Installing print cartridges • Aligning print cartridges • Automatically cleaning print cartridges • ...; 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 right print cartridge cradle compartment. Install the black print cartridge in the left print...
Replacing print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for the print cartridge selection number. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 10 Maintenance • Installing print cartridges • Aligning print cartridges • Automatically cleaning print cartridges • ...; 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 right print cartridge cradle compartment. Install the black print cartridge in the left print...
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...-up mode page. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the ink back-up mode The printer can operate in the ink-backup mode. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge: 1. If a print cartridge runs out 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.
...-up mode page. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the ink back-up mode The printer can operate in the ink-backup mode. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge: 1. If a print cartridge runs out 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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...might appear on printed pages. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Ink streaking is installed. Unnecessary 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. ...HP Inkjet Toolbox. 3. Caution: Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Select the Calibrate panel. 4. If the print cartridges are missing lines or dots, or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges might be low on the print cartridges and cradle, ink streaks and smudges might accumulate inside the case. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer...
...might appear on printed pages. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Ink streaking is installed. Unnecessary 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. ...HP Inkjet Toolbox. 3. Caution: Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Select the Calibrate panel. 4. If the print cartridges are missing lines or dots, or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges might be low on the print cartridges and cradle, ink streaks and smudges might accumulate inside the case. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer...
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... View estimated ink levels Follow these steps to print a test page: 1. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Print cartridges should be stored at room temperature (15 to 35 degrees C...8226; Keep all print cartridges in their sealed packages until they are installed in the printer: 1. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 9. Repeat the cleaning procedure if ink streaks continue to ... from fabric. White fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Color fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use sudsy ammonia. Caution: Always use...
... View estimated ink levels Follow these steps to print a test page: 1. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Print cartridges should be stored at room temperature (15 to 35 degrees C...8226; Keep all print cartridges in their sealed packages until they are installed in the printer: 1. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 9. Repeat the cleaning procedure if ink streaks continue to ... from fabric. White fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Color fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use sudsy ammonia. Caution: Always use...
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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 a fine mist, ink smudges will eventually appear on the printer case and ...HP Inkjet Toolbox The HP Inkjet Toolbox contains tools to reattach it. Opening the HP Inkjet Toolbox 1. Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. 10.9 Maintaining the printer body Because the printer ejects ink onto the paper in the printer. Double-click Applications, double-click Utilities, double-click HP, and then double-click HP Printer...
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 a fine mist, ink smudges will eventually appear on the printer case and ...HP Inkjet Toolbox The HP Inkjet Toolbox contains tools to reattach it. Opening the HP Inkjet Toolbox 1. Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. 10.9 Maintaining the printer body Because the printer ejects ink onto the paper in the printer. Double-click Applications, double-click Utilities, double-click HP, and then double-click HP Printer...
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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 • .... Check the power light If the Power light is attached 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 flashing 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 • .... Check the power light If the Power light is attached 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 flashing for more information.