HP Deskjet 3740 Printer series - (English) Reference Guide
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...services are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be construed as allowed under the copyright laws. The information contained herein is subject to change without...09/2004 Copyright 2004 Hewlett-Packard Company Notice © 2004 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Acknowledgements Microsoft® and Windows® are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Reproduction, adaptation or translation without notice.
...services are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be construed as allowed under the copyright laws. The information contained herein is subject to change without...09/2004 Copyright 2004 Hewlett-Packard Company Notice © 2004 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Acknowledgements Microsoft® and Windows® are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Reproduction, adaptation or translation without notice.
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... printer 4 Printer operation 5 Print cartridges 5 Troubleshooting 6 Installation troubleshooting for Windows 7 Printer is not included for additional items that might vary in this guide? What's in appearance. The printer box contains the following information about your printer. Power cord** 6. Printer software... cover English 2 See "HP support" on page 12 for buying an HP Deskjet printer! This reference guide 8. Tri-color print cartridge 4. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 2. Black print cartridge* 3. It is not required to operate the printer. ** The power supplies...
... printer 4 Printer operation 5 Print cartridges 5 Troubleshooting 6 Installation troubleshooting for Windows 7 Printer is not included for additional items that might vary in this guide? What's in appearance. The printer box contains the following information about your printer. Power cord** 6. Printer software... cover English 2 See "HP support" on page 12 for buying an HP Deskjet printer! This reference guide 8. Tri-color print cartridge 4. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 2. Black print cartridge* 3. It is not required to operate the printer. ** The power supplies...
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...click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3740 Series, and then click User's Guide. The user's guide is required to view the onscreen user's guide. Windows Setup poster The setup poster offers information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. ...designed to be viewed with the HP printer. To view the Macintosh onscreen user's guide, double-click the HP DJ 3740 Help icon on the desktop. 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 ...
...click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3740 Series, and then click User's Guide. The user's guide is required to view the onscreen user's guide. Windows Setup poster The setup poster offers information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. ...designed to be viewed with the HP printer. To view the Macintosh onscreen user's guide, double-click the HP DJ 3740 Help icon on the desktop. 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 ...
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Connecting to the printer The printer connects to the computer with a USB cable, see the setup poster that does not exceed 3 meters (10 feet) in length. Linux For information about connecting the printer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. Use a USB 2.0 full-speed compliant cable that came with the printer. Use the cable with Windows 98, Millennium Edition (Me), 2000, and XP, and with Macintosh computer systems. For instructions about Linux, visit the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/linuxprinting. 4 English
Connecting to the printer The printer connects to the computer with a USB cable, see the setup poster that does not exceed 3 meters (10 feet) in length. Linux For information about connecting the printer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. Use a USB 2.0 full-speed compliant cable that came with the printer. Use the cable with Windows 98, Millennium Edition (Me), 2000, and XP, and with Macintosh computer systems. For instructions about Linux, visit the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/linuxprinting. 4 English
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... Section Installation troubleshooting for new hardware. (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. ...This section also explains where to find additional troubleshooting information. The installation program stops when it looks for Windows Printer is not responding. Page page 7 page 7 ...
... Section Installation troubleshooting for new hardware. (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. ...This section also explains where to find additional troubleshooting information. The installation program stops when it looks for Windows Printer is not responding. Page page 7 page 7 ...
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...in the New Hardware Found dialog box (and you have a defective USB cable. 1. Disconnect the power cord from the printer. 2. At the top of the Browse window, click the Look in the Run dialog box. 6. Wait approximately 30 seconds. 4. If "Unknown Device" continues to ...install the printer software. Problem When I connect a USB cable between the printer and your computer. • You might have problems setting up the HP printer. Make sure that the printer...
...in the New Hardware Found dialog box (and you have a defective USB cable. 1. Disconnect the power cord from the printer. 2. At the top of the Browse window, click the Look in the Run dialog box. 6. Wait approximately 30 seconds. 4. If "Unknown Device" continues to ...install the printer software. Problem When I connect a USB cable between the printer and your computer. • You might have problems setting up the HP printer. Make sure that the printer...
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... "Finding information" on page 3 for the issue below: Issue Where to view the user's guide. See page 10. (Macintosh only) The printer will not print or the computer is flashing. See page 10. The Power light is not responding. Photos are correctly installed. Paper or... been met, restart the computer. 2 If the problem persists, look for information about how to find more information (Windows only) The printer does not appear in the In tray. The printer cover is closed. The rear access door is attached. See page 11. The print quality is misprinted. ...
... "Finding information" on page 3 for the issue below: Issue Where to view the user's guide. See page 10. (Macintosh only) The printer will not print or the computer is flashing. See page 10. The Power light is not responding. Photos are correctly installed. Paper or... been met, restart the computer. 2 If the problem persists, look for information about how to find more information (Windows only) The printer does not appear in the In tray. The printer cover is closed. The rear access door is attached. See page 11. The print quality is misprinted. ...
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... onscreen user's guide, double-click the HP DJ 3740 Help icon on the computer. Restart the computer. 2. On the desktop, double-click the HP printer icon to install. 1. Double-click the printer. 3. English 10 b. Problem (Macintosh only) The printer will not print or the computer is ...OS 9.x 1. Mac OS X 1. Open the Print Center/Printer Setup Utility or Printer List. 2. Problem (Windows only) The printer software seemed to install correctly, but the printer name does not appear in the list of printers after the printer is not responding. Delete the print job from the print ...
... onscreen user's guide, double-click the HP DJ 3740 Help icon on the computer. Restart the computer. 2. On the desktop, double-click the HP printer icon to install. 1. Double-click the printer. 3. English 10 b. Problem (Macintosh only) The printer will not print or the computer is ...OS 9.x 1. Mac OS X 1. Open the Print Center/Printer Setup Utility or Printer List. 2. Problem (Windows only) The printer software seemed to install correctly, but the printer name does not appear in the list of printers after the printer is not responding. Delete the print job from the print ...
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... desktop, double-click the HP Deskjet 3740 Series User's Guide icon. 11 English Follow these issues: • Print quality is poor • Power light is flashing • Document is inside of the printer by pulling it out from the back of the printer. Press the handle to the...of the printer. 4. Note: If you are printing labels, verify that is misprinted • Photos are not printing correctly • Borderless printing problems • Document prints slowly • Error messages To view the onscreen user's guide • Windows: Click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point...
... desktop, double-click the HP Deskjet 3740 Series User's Guide icon. 11 English Follow these issues: • Print quality is poor • Power light is flashing • Document is inside of the printer by pulling it out from the back of the printer. Press the handle to the...of the printer. 4. Note: If you are printing labels, verify that is misprinted • Photos are not printing correctly • Borderless printing problems • Document prints slowly • Error messages To view the onscreen user's guide • Windows: Click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point...
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...3 Hz) System requirements Operating system Processor RAM Hard disk space Windows 98, Pentium II 64 MB Me, 2000 or equivalent 100 MB Windows XP Pentium II 128 MB 100 MB or equivalent Macintosh OS...: Up to 10 ppm *These are approximate figures. For maximum printer performance when printing black text, HP recommends that you use the black print cartridge (selection number 27.... Using other supported print cartridges could result in FastDraft mode* Black text: Up to 14 pages per minute (ppm) Mixed text with color...
...3 Hz) System requirements Operating system Processor RAM Hard disk space Windows 98, Pentium II 64 MB Me, 2000 or equivalent 100 MB Windows XP Pentium II 128 MB 100 MB or equivalent Macintosh OS...: Up to 10 ppm *These are approximate figures. For maximum printer performance when printing black text, HP recommends that you use the black print cartridge (selection number 27.... Using other supported print cartridges could result in FastDraft mode* Black text: Up to 14 pages per minute (ppm) Mixed text with color...
HP Deskjet 3740 Printer series - (Macintosh) Setup Poster
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... cover. 6 Connect USB cable.8 8 A USB cable might not be included with your printer. 7 Install printer software 1 Insert the printer software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click the CD icon in the Finder window, if it is complete. Macintosh Setup Poster HP Deskjet 3740 series 1 Remove packing material. *C9025-80031* 2 Plug in 03/04 It...
... cover. 6 Connect USB cable.8 8 A USB cable might not be included with your printer. 7 Install printer software 1 Insert the printer software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click the CD icon in the Finder window, if it is complete. Macintosh Setup Poster HP Deskjet 3740 series 1 Remove packing material. *C9025-80031* 2 Plug in 03/04 It...
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For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the setup poster that came with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. The computer must be running Windows 98 or later to the computer with the printer. 9 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 4 Connecting to the printer • USB 4.1 USB The printer connects to use a USB cable.
For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the setup poster that came with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. The computer must be running Windows 98 or later to the computer with the printer. 9 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 4 Connecting to the printer • USB 4.1 USB The printer connects to use a USB cable.
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...they stop. 23 On the Printing Shortcuts tab, click General everyday printing, and then specify the following features: • Have clasps or windows • Have thick, irregular, or curled edges • Are shiny or embossed • Are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged ... guide firmly against the edge of the paper. Printing 1. Select any other print settings that you see in the Printer Properties dialog box. 6.4 Envelopes Guidelines • Avoid using envelopes that you want, and then click OK. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 3. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2.
...they stop. 23 On the Printing Shortcuts tab, click General everyday printing, and then specify the following features: • Have clasps or windows • Have thick, irregular, or curled edges • Are shiny or embossed • Are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged ... guide firmly against the edge of the paper. Printing 1. Select any other print settings that you see in the Printer Properties dialog box. 6.4 Envelopes Guidelines • Avoid using envelopes that you want, and then click OK. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 3. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2.
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.... Follow these steps view a preview of the document first. If the print preview does not look the way that you see in the Printer Properties dialog box. 7.6 Print preview To save time and money when printing, preview the document on your document. This is the appropriate setting... any other print settings that you do not have to your computer before printing it to, close the preview window and make the necessary adjustments to reorder the printed pages. Click the Basics tab. 36 Saves time when printing because you want , and then click OK. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 3.
.... Follow these steps view a preview of the document first. If the print preview does not look the way that you see in the Printer Properties dialog box. 7.6 Print preview To save time and money when printing, preview the document on your document. This is the appropriate setting... any other print settings that you do not have to your computer before printing it to, close the preview window and make the necessary adjustments to reorder the printed pages. Click the Basics tab. 36 Saves time when printing because you want , and then click OK. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 3.
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.... help to learn more about specific printing options. • Use the Device Status window to view useful information. 8.1 Printer Properties dialog box The printer is installed on your computer. Open the file that is controlled by software that you...Printer Properties dialog box appears. 40 Opening the Printer Properties dialog box Follow these software features: • Use the Printer Properties dialog box to select printing options. • Use the Printing Shortcuts tab to specify print settings quickly. • Use the What's This? HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 8 Printer...
.... help to learn more about specific printing options. • Use the Device Status window to view useful information. 8.1 Printer Properties dialog box The printer is installed on your computer. Open the file that is controlled by software that you...Printer Properties dialog box appears. 40 Opening the Printer Properties dialog box Follow these software features: • Use the Printer Properties dialog box to select printing options. • Use the Printing Shortcuts tab to specify print settings quickly. • Use the What's This? HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 8 Printer...
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Ink levels: Approximate ink level of each time the printer prints a file. Device status: The status of the document that is currently printing • Print quality: Print quality setting that is being used 42 For example, Spooling or Printing. 3. Document properties: Information about the current print job: • Document: Name of the printer. The following items appear in the Device Status window: 1. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 8.3 Device Status window The Device Status window appears each print cartridge. 2.
Ink levels: Approximate ink level of each time the printer prints a file. Device status: The status of the document that is currently printing • Print quality: Print quality setting that is being used 42 For example, Spooling or Printing. 3. Document properties: Information about the current print job: • Document: Name of the printer. The following items appear in the Device Status window: 1. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 8.3 Device Status window The Device Status window appears each print cartridge. 2.
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HP Deskjet 3740 series printer • Paper type: Type of paper in use • Paper size: Size of paper in use 4. If you do not want to the HP Web site for ordering printer supplies and accessories. To close the Device Status window, click Close window. 43 To cancel a print job, click Cancel print. Ordering information: Link to see the Device Status window every time you print, select the Don't show this again check box.
HP Deskjet 3740 series printer • Paper type: Type of paper in use • Paper size: Size of paper in use 4. If you do not want to the HP Web site for ordering printer supplies and accessories. To close the Device Status window, click Close window. 43 To cancel a print job, click Cancel print. Ordering information: Link to see the Device Status window every time you print, select the Don't show this again check box.
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...without prior written permission is prohibited, except as the HP printer or printer. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 13 Notices • Notices and acknowledgements • Terms... and conventions 13.1 Notices and acknowledgements Hewlett-Packard company notices Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without notice. Adobe, AdobeRGB, and Acrobat are used in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Acknowledgements Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows...
...without prior written permission is prohibited, except as the HP printer or printer. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 13 Notices • Notices and acknowledgements • Terms... and conventions 13.1 Notices and acknowledgements Hewlett-Packard company notices Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without notice. Adobe, AdobeRGB, and Acrobat are used in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Acknowledgements Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows...