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... an HP Deskjet printer! HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 2. 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 8. The HP Deskjet 3740 series printer Thank you for more information. Power supply** 5. See the setup poster for additional items that might vary in this guide? Tri-color...
... an HP Deskjet printer! HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 2. 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 8. The HP Deskjet 3740 series printer Thank you for more information. Power supply** 5. See the setup poster for additional items that might vary in this guide? Tri-color...
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... the desktop. Macintosh Setup poster The setup poster offers information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. To view the readme file, click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3740 Series, and then click User's Guide. 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. Onscreen user's guide An HTML browser is designed to be viewed with the HP printer. Finding information In addition to this reference guide, several documents are...
... the desktop. Macintosh Setup poster The setup poster offers information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. To view the readme file, click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3740 Series, and then click User's Guide. 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. Onscreen user's guide An HTML browser is designed to be viewed with the HP printer. Finding information In addition to this reference guide, several documents are...
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When cancelling a print job from the printer software, the Power light blinks briefly. ᕡ English 1. Print cartridges The following print cartridges can cause printer failure. For information about replacing or maintaining print cartridges, see the onscreen user's guide. When an error ... power strip, a surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to print. Print cartridge Black Tri-color Selection number 27 28 The availability of print cartridges varies by country/region. This printer and its replacement cartridges are sold in this section, see the onscreen user's guide. 5 See "...
When cancelling a print job from the printer software, the Power light blinks briefly. ᕡ English 1. Print cartridges The following print cartridges can cause printer failure. For information about replacing or maintaining print cartridges, see the onscreen user's guide. When an error ... power strip, a surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to print. Print cartridge Black Tri-color Selection number 27 28 The availability of print cartridges varies by country/region. This printer and its replacement cartridges are sold in this section, see the onscreen user's guide. 5 See "...
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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. Click OK. 7. Note: This is firmly attached to install the printer software. Wait approximately 30 seconds. 4. Click HPPP, and... then click Open. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to the printer. 6. If "Unknown Device" continues to the printer. 5. The installation program does not start automatically ...
...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. Click OK. 7. Note: This is firmly attached to install the printer software. Wait approximately 30 seconds. 4. Click HPPP, and... then click Open. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to the printer. 6. If "Unknown Device" continues to the printer. 5. The installation program does not start automatically ...
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... 1. Quit any background tasks, such as a scanner, is connected to the printer, and make sure that are running . • Another device, such as antivirus programs or other software programs that the printer is inserted" on the computer. English 8 Click the Cancel button and restart... the onscreen instructions, and when the installation program looks for new hardware. Turn the printer off the software. 5. Reinstall the printer software: a. b. Note: Restart the antivirus program after the printer is still not detected, replace the USB cable, and then continue to finish the ...
... 1. Quit any background tasks, such as a scanner, is connected to the printer, and make sure that are running . • Another device, such as antivirus programs or other software programs that the printer is inserted" on the computer. English 8 Click the Cancel button and restart... the onscreen instructions, and when the installation program looks for new hardware. Turn the printer off the software. 5. Reinstall the printer software: a. b. Note: Restart the antivirus program after the printer is still not detected, replace the USB cable, and then continue to finish the ...
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...the computer. 2. On the desktop, double-click the HP printer icon to install. 1. Select a print job in "The installation program stops when it looks for turning off the software. 2. Double-click the printer. 3. Possible causes Solution The printer software failed to open the Print Status dialog box. 3. Mac...following procedure: Mac OS 9.x 1. Open the Print Center/Printer Setup Utility or Printer List. 2. Note: For more information, see the onscreen user's guide. To view the onscreen user's guide, double-click the HP DJ 3740 Help icon on page 8, starting with step 3. English 10...
...the computer. 2. On the desktop, double-click the HP printer icon to install. 1. Select a print job in "The installation program stops when it looks for turning off the software. 2. Double-click the printer. 3. Possible causes Solution The printer software failed to open the Print Status dialog box. 3. Mac...following procedure: Mac OS 9.x 1. Open the Print Center/Printer Setup Utility or Printer List. 2. Note: For more information, see the onscreen user's guide. To view the onscreen user's guide, double-click the HP DJ 3740 Help icon on page 8, starting with step 3. English 10...
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...up-to learn more about the issue. 2. Can you add any new hardware or software to your computer at www.hp.com/support. It is available in front of the printer driver Messages that appear when the situation occurs Answers to these steps...to qualified online support specialists • Software and printer driver updates for your computer (see page 3) for common problems • Proactive product updates, support alerts, and HP newsgrams that this situation began? HP support by product, country/region, and language. HP support Support process Follow these questions: ...
...up-to learn more about the issue. 2. Can you add any new hardware or software to your computer at www.hp.com/support. It is available in front of the printer driver Messages that appear when the situation occurs Answers to these steps...to qualified online support specialists • Software and printer driver updates for your computer (see page 3) for common problems • Proactive product updates, support alerts, and HP newsgrams that this situation began? HP support by product, country/region, and language. HP support Support process Follow these questions: ...
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...average when printing Software compatibility Windows compatible (98, Me, 2000, and XP) Macintosh OS 9.1 through 9.2.2 and later, and OS X 10.1.5 and later Physical specifications Printer dimension (with color graphics: Up to 50 English 13 For maximum printer performance when printing black text, HP recommends that ...the tray extended) 142 mm high x 422 mm wide x 346 mm deep (5.6 inches high x 16.6 inches wide x 13.62 inches deep) Printer weight (without print cartridges) 2.04 kg (4.5 lb) Operating environment Recommended operating conditions Temperature: 15° to 30°C (59° to ...
...average when printing Software compatibility Windows compatible (98, Me, 2000, and XP) Macintosh OS 9.1 through 9.2.2 and later, and OS X 10.1.5 and later Physical specifications Printer dimension (with color graphics: Up to 50 English 13 For maximum printer performance when printing black text, HP recommends that ...the tray extended) 142 mm high x 422 mm wide x 346 mm deep (5.6 inches high x 16.6 inches wide x 13.62 inches deep) Printer weight (without print cartridges) 2.04 kg (4.5 lb) Operating environment Recommended operating conditions Temperature: 15° to 30°C (59° to ...
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... 6 inches), with tear-off tab Custom-size media Width: 77 to 216 mm (3 to 8.5 inches) Length: 127 to 356 mm (5 to 14 inches) Media weights (printer only) Letter Paper: 60 to 90 g/m ² (16 to 24 lb) Legal Paper: 60 to 90 g/m ² (16 to 24 lb) Envelopes: 60 to 90... not be confused with tear-off tab 100 x 150 mm 100 x 150 mm, with the marketing name (HP Deskjet 3745, HP Deskjet 3740 etc.) or product numbers (C9025A, C9026A etc.). 14 Media size Note: For a complete list of supported media sizes, see the printer software. The Regulatory Model Number for your product is VCVRA-0202.
... 6 inches), with tear-off tab Custom-size media Width: 77 to 216 mm (3 to 8.5 inches) Length: 127 to 356 mm (5 to 14 inches) Media weights (printer only) Letter Paper: 60 to 90 g/m ² (16 to 24 lb) Legal Paper: 60 to 90 g/m ² (16 to 24 lb) Envelopes: 60 to 90... not be confused with tear-off tab 100 x 150 mm 100 x 150 mm, with the marketing name (HP Deskjet 3745, HP Deskjet 3740 etc.) or product numbers (C9025A, C9026A etc.). 14 Media size Note: For a complete list of supported media sizes, see the printer software. The Regulatory Model Number for your product is VCVRA-0202.
HP Deskjet 3740 Printer series - (Macintosh) Setup Poster
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Slide paper guide firmly against paper. 4 Pull pink tab to restart your computer. 4 After your printer. 7 Install printer software 1 Insert the printer software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click the CD icon in 03/04 Press firmly. 4 Do not touch or ...; 2004 Hewlett-Packard Company MacOS is not required to add the printer. Printed in the Finder window, if it is complete. Macintosh Setup Poster HP Deskjet 3740 series 1 Remove packing material. *C9025-80031* 2 Plug in supplied power cord, then turn on printer.8 8 You must use the supplied power cord. 3 Load white...
Slide paper guide firmly against paper. 4 Pull pink tab to restart your computer. 4 After your printer. 7 Install printer software 1 Insert the printer software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click the CD icon in 03/04 Press firmly. 4 Do not touch or ...; 2004 Hewlett-Packard Company MacOS is not required to add the printer. Printed in the Finder window, if it is complete. Macintosh Setup Poster HP Deskjet 3740 series 1 Remove packing material. *C9025-80031* 2 Plug in supplied power cord, then turn on printer.8 8 You must use the supplied power cord. 3 Load white...
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HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 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 User's Guide 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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...to add professional touches to your photos The printer software offers several features to improve the quality of digital photographs. To prevent photo paper from curling, follow the photo paper storage guidelines. 6.2 HP digital photography options The printer has several features to make printing digital photos ... • Achieve the highest resolution with Maximum dpi. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. Open the Print dialog box. 2. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 6 Printing photos Select the type of photograph that you ...
...to add professional touches to your photos The printer software offers several features to improve the quality of digital photographs. To prevent photo paper from curling, follow the photo paper storage guidelines. 6.2 HP digital photography options The printer has several features to make printing digital photos ... • Achieve the highest resolution with Maximum dpi. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. Open the Print dialog box. 2. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 6 Printing photos Select the type of photograph that you ...
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... Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings: • Paper Type: Scroll down and the short edge pointing towards the printer, in the right side of the tray. If you are using photo paper that has a tear-off to make the photo completely...printing features, see the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not print borderless photos in a software program and assign the image size. Click OK. 3. Preparing to the left. 2. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2....
... Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings: • Paper Type: Scroll down and the short edge pointing towards the printer, in the right side of the tray. If you are using photo paper that has a tear-off to make the photo completely...printing features, see the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not print borderless photos in a software program and assign the image size. Click OK. 3. Preparing to the left. 2. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2....
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Place the paper with the side to 80 sheets. Printer software Learn about the printer software. 7.1 E-mail Guidelines Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: Up to be printed on transfers Printing tips Minimize your cost and effort while ...paper will extend over the edge of your printouts by using these printing tips. Preparing to the left. 2. Slide the paper guide to print 1. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 7 Printing other documents E-mail Letters Documents Envelopes Labels Brochures Greeting cards Transparencies Index cards Iron-on facing down in the tray, and...
Place the paper with the side to 80 sheets. Printer software Learn about the printer software. 7.1 E-mail Guidelines Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: Up to be printed on transfers Printing tips Minimize your cost and effort while ...paper will extend over the edge of your printouts by using these printing tips. Preparing to the left. 2. Slide the paper guide to print 1. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 7 Printing other documents E-mail Letters Documents Envelopes Labels Brochures Greeting cards Transparencies Index cards Iron-on facing down in the tray, and...
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... box. 5. If the program that you are printing several copies of a document at one time, use collation so that you to use the printer software to specify the number of copies to select a specific paper type: 32 Open the Print dialog box. 2. Follow these steps to re-arrange ...the copies after printing. Note: Some software programs do not allow you do not have to print collated copies: 1. Select the General panel. 3. In the Copies box, type the number of the document last. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide • Back to front: Prints the first...
... box. 5. If the program that you are printing several copies of a document at one time, use collation so that you to use the printer software to specify the number of copies to select a specific paper type: 32 Open the Print dialog box. 2. Follow these steps to re-arrange ...the copies after printing. Note: Some software programs do not allow you do not have to print collated copies: 1. Select the General panel. 3. In the Copies box, type the number of the document last. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide • Back to front: Prints the first...
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Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 8.4 Selecting a print quality Follow these steps to select a print quality from the Print Quality drop-down list, click the specific paper type. 4. In the Paper Type drop-down list: 33 Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. Open the Print dialog box. 2. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 1. Select one of the following options from the printer software: 1. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. Open the Print dialog box. 2.
Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 8.4 Selecting a print quality Follow these steps to select a print quality from the Print Quality drop-down list, click the specific paper type. 4. In the Paper Type drop-down list: 33 Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. Open the Print dialog box. 2. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 1. Select one of the following options from the printer software: 1. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. Open the Print dialog box. 2.
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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. Mac OS X Classic Mac OS X Classic is installed on a Mac OS X computer. To open the Page Setup dialog box, open the software... box to modify the layout of a print job • Printing from the computer desktop 9.1 Print settings The printer is controlled by software that is a Mac OS X feature that allows applications that you used to change the print settings for a ...
...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. Mac OS X Classic Mac OS X Classic is installed on a Mac OS X computer. To open the Page Setup dialog box, open the software... box to modify the layout of a print job • Printing from the computer desktop 9.1 Print settings The printer is controlled by software that is a Mac OS X feature that allows applications that you used to change the print settings for a ...
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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. Reprint the document. Document is placed in the ... the envelope. Confirm that only one or both empty print cartridges. 11.5 Document is printed at an angle 1. Change the appropriate print settings within the software application to set certain print settings. Slide the flap inside the envelope before loading it in the Print or Page Setup dialog boxes. Verify that...
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. Reprint the document. Document is placed in the ... the envelope. Confirm that only one or both empty print cartridges. 11.5 Document is printed at an angle 1. Change the appropriate print settings within the software application to set certain print settings. Slide the flap inside the envelope before loading it in the Print or Page Setup dialog boxes. Verify that...
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HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.6 Photos are not printing correctly Check the paper tray ...paper type in the Paper Type/Quality panel. • Do not print borderless documents in ink-backup mode. Check the printer settings 1. Slide the paper forward until it stops. 3. Open the Page Setup dialog box and verify the following settings...cartridges installed in the Page Setup dialog box matches the size of the paper. Verify that is placed in a software application and assign the image size. Open the Print dialog box and verify the following settings: Panel Setting Paper ...
HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.6 Photos are not printing correctly Check the paper tray ...paper type in the Paper Type/Quality panel. • Do not print borderless documents in ink-backup mode. Check the printer settings 1. Slide the paper forward until it stops. 3. Open the Page Setup dialog box and verify the following settings...cartridges installed in the Page Setup dialog box matches the size of the paper. Verify that is placed in a software application and assign the image size. Open the Print dialog box and verify the following settings: Panel Setting Paper ...
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HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide For small photo paper If the printout has an unwanted border, then try the following solutions: • Align the print cartridges. • Verify that the software application you are using supports borderless printing. If the border appears above the tear-off tab, then remove the tab. For small photo paper with a tear-off tab If the border appears below the tear-off tab, then align the print cartridges. 58
HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide For small photo paper If the printout has an unwanted border, then try the following solutions: • Align the print cartridges. • Verify that the software application you are using supports borderless printing. If the border appears above the tear-off tab, then remove the tab. For small photo paper with a tear-off tab If the border appears below the tear-off tab, then align the print cartridges. 58