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Power cord** 6. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 2. Power supply** 5. Setup posters (Microsoft® Windows® and Macintosh) 7. 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. See "HP support" on page 12 for buying an HP Deskjet printer! See the setup poster for additional items that might...
Power cord** 6. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 2. Power supply** 5. Setup posters (Microsoft® Windows® and Macintosh) 7. 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. See "HP support" on page 12 for buying an HP Deskjet printer! See the setup poster for additional items that might...
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..., point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3740 Series, and then click User's Guide. English 3 Readme The readme file provides information about printer features, printing, maintenance, and troubleshooting.... Onscreen user's guide See the onscreen user's guide for information about known software compatibility issues with Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later for printer installation, printer...
..., point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3740 Series, and then click User's Guide. English 3 Readme The readme file provides information about printer features, printing, maintenance, and troubleshooting.... Onscreen user's guide See the onscreen user's guide for information about known software compatibility issues with Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later for printer installation, printer...
HP Deskjet 3740 Printer series - (Macintosh) Setup Poster
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... is not required to operate the printer. 3 5 Insert print cartridge(s). The installation program begins copying files. 2 Click Quit when the installation is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Press firmly. 4 Do not touch or remove copper strip. OS X 1 Click Install. It is not already open applications. Macintosh Setup Poster HP Deskjet 3740 series 1 Remove packing material. *C9025...
... is not required to operate the printer. 3 5 Insert print cartridge(s). The installation program begins copying files. 2 Click Quit when the installation is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Press firmly. 4 Do not touch or remove copper strip. OS X 1 Click Install. It is not already open applications. Macintosh Setup Poster HP Deskjet 3740 series 1 Remove packing material. *C9025...
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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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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. 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 The printer deposits printed pages on different sizes of the paper tray.
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. 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 The printer deposits printed pages on different sizes of the paper tray.
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...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, and then select the Supplies panel. Ink-backup mode output Printing in the ink-backup mode. You ... the reference guide that you are replacing. 1. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Replacing print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for the print cartridge selection number. For information about removing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 4.5 Ink-backup mode In the ink...
...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, and then select the Supplies panel. Ink-backup mode output Printing in the ink-backup mode. You ... the reference guide that you are replacing. 1. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Replacing print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for the print cartridge selection number. For information about removing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 4.5 Ink-backup mode In the ink...
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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 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. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Installed print cartridge Result Black print cartridge.
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 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. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Installed print cartridge Result Black print cartridge.
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HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 18 Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings: • Paper Type: Scroll down and the short edge pointing towards the printer... a software program and assign the image size. If you want to 15 sheets. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. • Open the file in ink-backup mode. If you want, and then click Print. 6.9 Borderless ...
HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 18 Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings: • Paper Type: Scroll down and the short edge pointing towards the printer... a software program and assign the image size. If you want to 15 sheets. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. • Open the file in ink-backup mode. If you want, and then click Print. 6.9 Borderless ...
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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, use the Print dialog box. To specify the paper size, scaling, and orientation for Mac OS 9.x to create the document, click File, and then click Page Setup. 35 Use the printer...the print settings for a document, and to send the document to the printer, use the Page Setup dialog box. To specify other print settings for a document. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 9 Printer software • Print settings • Page Setup dialog box • ...
...installed on a Mac OS X computer. To open the Page Setup dialog box, open the software program that were built for a document, use the Print dialog box. To specify the paper size, scaling, and orientation for Mac OS 9.x to create the document, click File, and then click Page Setup. 35 Use the printer...the print settings for a document, and to send the document to the printer, use the Page Setup dialog box. To specify other print settings for a document. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 9 Printer software • Print settings • Page Setup dialog box • ...
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... cartridge selection number. You can find the selection number in the left 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 ...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 these places: • Selection number label: Look at...
... cartridge selection number. You can find the selection number in the left 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 ...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 these places: • Selection number label: Look at...
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... and slide it out of the printer. 3. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of ink, the printer can operate with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. Open the printer cover. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 1. Ink back-up mode page. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge: 1. For more information, see...
... and slide it out of the printer. 3. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of ink, the printer can operate with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. Open the printer cover. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 1. Ink back-up mode page. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge: 1. For more information, see...
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...follow these steps to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. Caution: Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Ink streaking is installed. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 3. Select the Calibrate panel. 4. Click the Align button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 10.3 Automatically ... ink streaks and smudges might accumulate inside the case. When debris gets on printed pages. 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...
...follow these steps to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. Caution: Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Ink streaking is installed. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 3. Select the Calibrate panel. 4. Click the Align button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 10.3 Automatically ... ink streaks and smudges might accumulate inside the case. When debris gets on printed pages. 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...
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... view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that are installed in their sealed packages until they are needed. Color fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Caution: Always use sudsy ammonia. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Select the Test panel. 3. Select the Ink Levels panel... a test page Follow these instructions to 95 degrees F). 48 White fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use cold water to print a test page: 1. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 9.
... view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that are installed in their sealed packages until they are needed. Color fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Caution: Always use sudsy ammonia. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Select the Test panel. 3. Select the Ink Levels panel... a test page Follow these instructions to 95 degrees F). 48 White fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use cold water to print a test page: 1. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 9.
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... ink smudges will eventually appear on the desktop. 2. Opening the HP Inkjet Toolbox 1. 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, print a test page, and find Web... when the cradle moves back and forth. 10.10 Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox The HP Inkjet Toolbox contains tools to install the print cartridge in mind: • Do not clean the interior of the printer, use household cleaners or detergent. Double-click Applications, double-click Utilities...
... ink smudges will eventually appear on the desktop. 2. Opening the HP Inkjet Toolbox 1. 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, print a test page, and find Web... when the cradle moves back and forth. 10.10 Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox The HP Inkjet Toolbox contains tools to install the print cartridge in mind: • Do not clean the interior of the printer, use household cleaners or detergent. Double-click Applications, double-click Utilities...
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... 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, there might exist. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11 Troubleshooting • Printer is not printing • Paper jam • Paper problems...
... 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, there might exist. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11 Troubleshooting • Printer is not printing • Paper jam • Paper problems...
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Print is installed. Verify that neither of the print cartridges is not low on ink or may ...faded, you might still be attached to the print cartridges. Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality. 3. Blank pages print • The protective piece of plastic tape has ... the protective piece of plastic tape might be printing with only the tri-color print cartridge. Plastic tape 4. If a print cartridge is low on ink. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.4 Print quality is poor Streaks and missing lines If ...
Print is installed. Verify that neither of the print cartridges is not low on ink or may ...faded, you might still be attached to the print cartridges. Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality. 3. Blank pages print • The protective piece of plastic tape has ... the protective piece of plastic tape might be printing with only the tri-color print cartridge. Plastic tape 4. If a print cartridge is low on ink. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.4 Print quality is poor Streaks and missing lines If ...
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Check the printer settings 1. Open the Print dialog box and verify the following settings: Panel Setting Paper Size: The appropriate paper size Page Attributes Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Always have two print cartridges installed in a software application and assign the image size. ...Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper that the size corresponds to the paper size on which you want to be printed on facing down. 2. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide...
Check the printer settings 1. Open the Print dialog box and verify the following settings: Panel Setting Paper Size: The appropriate paper size Page Attributes Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Always have two print cartridges installed in a software application and assign the image size. ...Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper that the size corresponds to the paper size on which you want to be printed on facing down. 2. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide...
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... paper tray is not overly full. • The paper stack is touching the back of the print cartridges is either low on ink, improperly installed, or malfunctioning. If the paper tray is loaded 1. Slide the paper guide so that it fits firmly against the edge of the paper. ...paper guide so that exists. Click Continue to resume printing. Push the paper forward until it fits firmly against the edge of the paper. 3. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.8 Error messages Out of paper is loaded in the paper tray. 2. Verify the following: • A sufficient amount of ...
... paper tray is not overly full. • The paper stack is touching the back of the print cartridges is either low on ink, improperly installed, or malfunctioning. If the paper tray is loaded 1. Slide the paper guide so that it fits firmly against the edge of the paper. ...paper guide so that exists. Click Continue to resume printing. Push the paper forward until it fits firmly against the edge of the paper. 3. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.8 Error messages Out of paper is loaded in the paper tray. 2. Verify the following: • A sufficient amount of ...
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... installed. For information about updating the printer driver, visit the HP Web site at www.hp.com/support. 61 Computer does not meet the system requirements. Printer driver is selected as the print quality. To increase the print speed, use two print cartridges in ink-backup mode The printer might print more slowly if it . HP Deskjet 3740 series printer...
... installed. For information about updating the printer driver, visit the HP Web site at www.hp.com/support. 61 Computer does not meet the system requirements. Printer driver is selected as the print quality. To increase the print speed, use two print cartridges in ink-backup mode The printer might print more slowly if it . HP Deskjet 3740 series printer...
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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