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... not required to an HP dealer or contact HP Support. Printer software CD * A black print cartridge is not printing after installation 9 Paper jam 11 HP support 12 Product specifications 13 Regulatory model identification number 14 Regulatory notices inside back cover Print cartridge selection numbers back cover English 2 Tri-color print cartridge 4. The HP Deskjet 3740 series printer Thank you for...
... not required to an HP dealer or contact HP Support. Printer software CD * A black print cartridge is not printing after installation 9 Paper jam 11 HP support 12 Product specifications 13 Regulatory model identification number 14 Regulatory notices inside back cover Print cartridge selection numbers back cover English 2 Tri-color print cartridge 4. The HP Deskjet 3740 series printer Thank you for...
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... Macintosh operating system. Onscreen user's guide See the onscreen user's guide for printer installation, printer usage, and paper jams. See "Troubleshooting" on page 6. English 3 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. Readme The readme file provides information about...
... Macintosh operating system. Onscreen user's guide See the onscreen user's guide for printer installation, printer usage, and paper jams. See "Troubleshooting" on page 6. English 3 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. Readme The readme file provides information about...
HP Deskjet 3740 Printer series - (Macintosh) Setup Poster
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... the installation instructions for your printer. OS 9.x 1 Click Install. 2 Click Continue 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. Close top cover. 6 Connect USB cable.8 8 A USB cable might not be included with your operating system. Macintosh Setup Poster HP Deskjet 3740 series...
... the installation instructions for your printer. OS 9.x 1 Click Install. 2 Click Continue 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. Close top cover. 6 Connect USB cable.8 8 A USB cable might not be included with your operating system. Macintosh Setup Poster HP Deskjet 3740 series...
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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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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. 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. Black print cartridge 8
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. 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. Black print cartridge 8
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...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. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of printouts. 9 The ink-backup mode is initiated...ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. For information about removing a print cartridge, see the reference guide that you are replacing. 1. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Replacing print ...
...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. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of printouts. 9 The ink-backup mode is initiated...ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. For information about removing a print cartridge, see the reference guide that you are replacing. 1. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Replacing print ...
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Exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to exit the ink-backup mode. 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. Tri-color print cartridge. 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. 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. Tri-color print cartridge. For instructions about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 10
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... not exceed the paper tray capacity: Up to the left. 2. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Click OK. 3. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. • Open the file in ink-backup mode. Open the Print... paper, and then click the appropriate paper type. • Print Quality: Best or Maximum dpi. 5. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 18 Slide the paper guide to 15 sheets. Select any other print settings that the tab is flat. Ensure that...
... not exceed the paper tray capacity: Up to the left. 2. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Click OK. 3. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. • Open the file in ink-backup mode. Open the Print... paper, and then click the appropriate paper type. • Print Quality: Best or Maximum dpi. 5. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 18 Slide the paper guide to 15 sheets. Select any other print settings that the tab is flat. Ensure that...
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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 document. To specify the paper size, scaling, and orientation for a document, and ...that were built for a document. Mac OS X Classic Mac OS X Classic is installed on a Mac OS X computer. Use the printer software, known as the printer driver, to change the print settings for Mac OS 9.x to the printer, use the Page Setup dialog box. Mac OS X Classic applications have a Mac ...
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 document. To specify the paper size, scaling, and orientation for a document, and ...that were built for a document. Mac OS X Classic Mac OS X Classic is installed on a Mac OS X computer. Use the printer software, known as the printer driver, to change the print settings for Mac OS 9.x to the printer, use the Page Setup dialog box. Mac OS X Classic applications have a Mac ...
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... compartment. 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 • 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 the left print cartridge cradle compartment.
... compartment. 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 • 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 the left print cartridge cradle compartment.
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HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 1. Ink back-up mode page. The cradle moves to turn on the print cartridge and slide it out of the printer. 3. Push down on the printer. 2. If a print cartridge runs out of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge installed. Press the Power...
HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 1. Ink back-up mode page. The cradle moves to turn on the print cartridge and slide it out of the printer. 3. Push down on the printer. 2. If a print cartridge runs out of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge installed. Press the Power...
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...clothing as you clean. 45 Gathering cleaning supplies You will need to ensure optimal print quality. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 3. Ink streaking is installed. To calibrate the print cartridges: 1. Click the Align button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. ...necessary. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of debris might accumulate inside the case. 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...
...clothing as you clean. 45 Gathering cleaning supplies You will need to ensure optimal print quality. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 3. Ink streaking is installed. To calibrate the print cartridges: 1. Click the Align button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. ...necessary. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of debris might accumulate inside the case. 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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... printer: 1. Repeat the cleaning procedure if ink streaks continue to appear on printed pages. 10.5 Printing a test page Follow these instructions to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that are installed in their sealed packages until they are needed. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox.... Print cartridges should be stored at room temperature (15 to 35 degrees C or 59 to print a test page: 1. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 9. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Select the Test panel. 3. White fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Select the ...
... printer: 1. Repeat the cleaning procedure if ink streaks continue to appear on printed pages. 10.5 Printing a test page Follow these instructions to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that are installed in their sealed packages until they are needed. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox.... Print cartridges should be stored at room temperature (15 to 35 degrees C or 59 to print a test page: 1. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 9. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Select the Test panel. 3. White fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Select the ...
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... the cradle moves back and forth. 10.10 Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox The HP Inkjet Toolbox contains tools to calibrate the printer, clean the print cartridges, print a test page, and find Web site support information. Opening the HP Inkjet Toolbox 1. Click Local. 4. Double-click the Macintosh HD ...from the exterior of the 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 adjacent surfaces. If...
... the cradle moves back and forth. 10.10 Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox The HP Inkjet Toolbox contains tools to calibrate the printer, clean the print cartridges, print a test page, and find Web site support information. Opening the HP Inkjet Toolbox 1. Click Local. 4. Double-click the Macintosh HD ...from the exterior of the 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 adjacent surfaces. If...
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... 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...cable directly 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, there might exist. Use one of these methods...
... 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...cable directly 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, there might exist. Use one of these methods...
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... the Ink Density slider toward Heavy. 4. Blank pages print • The protective piece of plastic tape might be printing with only the tri-color print cartridge. 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... box. 2. Verify that neither of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. 54 Select the Ink panel. 3. Verify that a black print cartridge is installed.
... the Ink Density slider toward Heavy. 4. Blank pages print • The protective piece of plastic tape might be printing with only the tri-color print cartridge. 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... box. 2. Verify that neither of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. 54 Select the Ink panel. 3. Verify that a black print cartridge is installed.
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... Guidelines When printing borderless printouts, follow these guidelines: • Open the file in the printer. 56 Always have two print cartridges installed in a software application and assign the image size. Check the printer settings 1. Open the Print dialog box and verify the following settings: Panel Setting Paper Size...the paper tray with the side to be printed on which you want to the paper size on facing down. 2. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.6 Photos are not printing correctly Check the paper tray 1. Verify that is placed in ink-backup mode.
... Guidelines When printing borderless printouts, follow these guidelines: • Open the file in the printer. 56 Always have two print cartridges installed in a software application and assign the image size. Check the printer settings 1. Open the Print dialog box and verify the following settings: Panel Setting Paper Size...the paper tray with the side to be printed on which you want to the paper size on facing down. 2. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.6 Photos are not printing correctly Check the paper tray 1. Verify that is placed in ink-backup mode.
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... tray (at least ten sheets). • The paper tray is not overly full. • The paper stack is either low on ink, improperly installed, or malfunctioning. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.8 Error messages Out of the paper tray. 2. Push the paper forward until it fits firmly against the edge of the print...
... tray (at least ten sheets). • The paper tray is not overly full. • The paper stack is either low on ink, improperly installed, or malfunctioning. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.8 Error messages Out of the paper tray. 2. Push the paper forward until it fits firmly against the edge of the print...
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...printer. 2. For information about updating the printer driver, visit the HP Web site at www.hp.com/support. 61 To increase the print speed, use two print cartridges in ink-backup mode. Make space available on the hard drive, then the printer processing time will be installed...continue to have problems If you still have sufficient resources for the printer to HP customer support at www. Printer driver is outdated An outdated printer driver may be longer. 1. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Multiple software applications are printing Documents containing graphics or ...
...printer. 2. For information about updating the printer driver, visit the HP Web site at www.hp.com/support. 61 To increase the print speed, use two print cartridges in ink-backup mode. Make space available on the hard drive, then the printer processing time will be installed...continue to have problems If you still have sufficient resources for the printer to HP customer support at www. Printer driver is outdated An outdated printer driver may be longer. 1. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Multiple software applications are printing Documents containing graphics or ...
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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