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.... 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 buying an HP Deskjet printer! The HP Deskjet 3740 series printer Thank you for Windows 7 Printer 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...
.... 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 buying an HP Deskjet printer! The HP Deskjet 3740 series printer Thank you for Windows 7 Printer 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...
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... desktop. 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. Macintosh Setup poster The setup poster offers information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. Onscreen user's guide An HTML browser is designed to be viewed with the...
... desktop. 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. Macintosh Setup poster The setup poster offers information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. Onscreen user's guide An HTML browser is designed to be viewed with the...
HP Deskjet 3740 Printer series - (Macintosh) Setup Poster
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...operating system. Need help? Macintosh Setup Poster HP Deskjet 3740 series 1 Remove packing material. *C9025-80031* 2 Plug in 03/04 OS X 1 Click Install. It is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. www.hp.com/support © 2004 Hewlett-Packard ...installation instructions for your printer. Slide paper guide firmly against paper. 4 Pull pink tab to operate the printer. 3 5 Insert print cartridge(s). OS 9.x 1 Click Install. 2 Click Continue to close all open Chooser to restart your computer. 4 After your printer. 7 Install printer software 1 Insert the printer...
...operating system. Need help? Macintosh Setup Poster HP Deskjet 3740 series 1 Remove packing material. *C9025-80031* 2 Plug in 03/04 OS X 1 Click Install. It is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. www.hp.com/support © 2004 Hewlett-Packard ...installation instructions for your printer. Slide paper guide firmly against paper. 4 Pull pink tab to operate the printer. 3 5 Insert print cartridge(s). OS 9.x 1 Click Install. 2 Click Continue to close all open Chooser to restart your computer. 4 After your printer. 7 Install printer software 1 Insert the printer...
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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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Black print cartridge 8 The printer deposits printed pages on different sizes of the paper tray. 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. 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. 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. Note: The print cartridges must be installed before printing. 4.4 Print cartridges Two print cartridges are available for use with the printer. 1.
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...cartridge that came with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the print cartridge cradle. For instructions about installing a print cartridge, see the...the quality of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. 4.5 Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates by using only one print cartridge. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Replacing print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look...
...cartridge that came with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the print cartridge cradle. For instructions about installing a print cartridge, see the...the quality of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. 4.5 Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates by using only one print cartridge. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Replacing print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look...
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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 print but black is grayed and is not a true black. Colors are printed as grayscale. 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 print but black is grayed and is not a true black. Colors are printed as grayscale. Tri-color print cartridge.
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HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size • Orientation: The appropriate...bottom edge that you tear off tab, verify that the tab is flat. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. • Open the file in the right side of the tray. Open the Print dialog box. 4....Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings: • Paper Type: Scroll down and the short edge pointing towards the printer, in a software program and assign the image size. Preparing to use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab...
HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size • Orientation: The appropriate...bottom edge that you tear off tab, verify that the tab is flat. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. • Open the file in the right side of the tray. Open the Print dialog box. 4....Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings: • Paper Type: Scroll down and the short edge pointing towards the printer, in a software program and assign the image size. Preparing to use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab...
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... the printer software, known as the printer driver,... box Use the Page Setup dialog box to the printer, use the Page Setup dialog box. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 9 Printer software • Print settings • Page Setup ...dialog box • Print dialog box • Managing the printer • Viewing...print job • Printing from the computer desktop 9.1 Print settings The printer is controlled by software that you used to create the document, click File...
... the printer software, known as the printer driver,... box Use the Page Setup dialog box to the printer, use the Page Setup dialog box. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 9 Printer software • Print settings • Page Setup ...dialog box • Print dialog box • Managing the printer • Viewing...print job • Printing from the computer desktop 9.1 Print settings The printer is controlled by software that you used to create the document, click File...
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HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 10 Maintenance • Installing print cartridges • Aligning print cartridges • Automatically cleaning print cartridges • Manually cleaning print cartridges • Printing a test page • View estimated ink levels • Removing ink 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 ...
HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 10 Maintenance • Installing print cartridges • Aligning print cartridges • Automatically cleaning print cartridges • Manually cleaning print cartridges • Printing a test page • View estimated ink levels • Removing ink 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 ...
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... of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge installed. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge: 1. 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. Ink back-up mode page.
... of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge installed. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge: 1. 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. Ink back-up mode page.
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... ink streaks, the print cartridges might be cleaned. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 3. You can include dust, hair, or carpet or clothing fibers. 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 used...A4-size plain white paper in a dusty environment, a small amount of the cartridge. 10.4 Manually cleaning print cartridges If the printer is installed. Select the Calibrate panel. 4. When debris gets on the print cartridges and cradle, ink streaks and smudges might appear on ink...
... ink streaks, the print cartridges might be cleaned. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 3. You can include dust, hair, or carpet or clothing fibers. 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 used...A4-size plain white paper in a dusty environment, a small amount of the cartridge. 10.4 Manually cleaning print cartridges If the printer is installed. Select the Calibrate panel. 4. When debris gets on the print cartridges and cradle, ink streaks and smudges might appear on ink...
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...that are needed. White fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use sudsy ammonia. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 9. Click the Print a test page button, and then follow the ... following tips will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: • Keep all print cartridges in their sealed packages until they are installed in cold water and use ...to print a test page: 1. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Color fabric Wash the fabric in the printer: 1. Caution: Always use cold water to remove ink from fabric.
...that are needed. White fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use sudsy ammonia. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 9. Click the Print a test page button, and then follow the ... following tips will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: • Keep all print cartridges in their sealed packages until they are installed in cold water and use ...to print a test page: 1. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Color fabric Wash the fabric in the printer: 1. Caution: Always use cold water to remove ink from fabric.
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...Double-click Applications, double-click Utilities, double-click HP, and then double-click HP Printer Selector. 3. When cleaning your printer, keep these tips in a fine mist, ink smudges will eventually appear on the printer case and adjacent surfaces. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide • Do not remove the... back and forth. 10.10 Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox The HP Inkjet Toolbox contains tools to slide back and forth. If the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridge, do not attempt to install the print cartridge in the printer. Noise is used on the desktop. ...
...Double-click Applications, double-click Utilities, double-click HP, and then double-click HP Printer Selector. 3. When cleaning your printer, keep these tips in a fine mist, ink smudges will eventually appear on the printer case and adjacent surfaces. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide • Do not remove the... back and forth. 10.10 Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox The HP Inkjet Toolbox contains tools to slide back and forth. If the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridge, do not attempt to install the print cartridge in the printer. Noise is used on the desktop. ...
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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 • ... 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 attached to the hub. 51 See Power light is flashing, there might...
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 • ... 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 attached to the hub. 51 See Power light is flashing, there might...
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Verify that the protective piece of plastic tape might be printing with only the tri-color print cartridge. If the black text and images on ink. Verify that neither of the print cartridges is low on your printed pages are faded, ... the ink density 1. Verify that a black print cartridge is installed. Select the Ink panel. 3. Blank pages print • The protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. 54 Plastic tape 4. Open the Print dialog box. 2. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.4 Print quality is poor Streaks and missing...
Verify that the protective piece of plastic tape might be printing with only the tri-color print cartridge. If the black text and images on ink. Verify that neither of the print cartridges is low on your printed pages are faded, ... the ink density 1. Verify that a black print cartridge is installed. Select the Ink panel. 3. Blank pages print • The protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. 54 Plastic tape 4. Open the Print dialog box. 2. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.4 Print quality is poor Streaks and missing...
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...borderless printouts, follow these guidelines: • Open the file in a software application and assign the image size. Always have two print cartridges installed in ink-backup mode. Verify that the photo paper is placed in the paper tray with the side to be printed on which you want... guide firmly against the edge of the paper that is specified in the Page Setup dialog box matches the size of the paper. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.6 Photos are not printing correctly Check the paper tray 1. Open the Print dialog box and verify the following settings...
...borderless printouts, follow these guidelines: • Open the file in a software application and assign the image size. Always have two print cartridges installed in ink-backup mode. Verify that the photo paper is placed in the paper tray with the side to be printed on which you want... guide firmly against the edge of the paper that is specified in the Page Setup dialog box matches the size of the paper. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.6 Photos are not printing correctly Check the paper tray 1. Open the Print dialog box and verify the following settings...
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... the paper tray (at least ten sheets). • The paper tray is not overly full. • The paper stack is either low on ink, improperly installed, or malfunctioning. Push the paper forward until it fits firmly against the edge of the print cartridges is touching the back of paper message Follow... If the problem continues, replace one or both of the paper. 3. Verify the following: • A sufficient amount of paper is loaded in the paper tray. 2. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.8 Error messages Out of the paper tray. 2. If the paper tray is empty 1.
... the paper tray (at least ten sheets). • The paper tray is not overly full. • The paper stack is either low on ink, improperly installed, or malfunctioning. Push the paper forward until it fits firmly against the edge of the print cartridges is touching the back of paper message Follow... If the problem continues, replace one or both of the paper. 3. Verify the following: • A sufficient amount of paper is loaded in the paper tray. 2. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.8 Error messages Out of the paper tray. 2. If the paper tray is empty 1.
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... have a large amount of free space on the hard drive, then the printer processing time will be installed. Computer does not meet the system requirements. Printer driver is in ink-backup mode. hp.com/support. To increase the print speed, use two print cartridges in ink... RAM or does not have problems after restarting your computer and then restart it 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 photographs print slower than text documents. ...
... have a large amount of free space on the hard drive, then the printer processing time will be installed. Computer does not meet the system requirements. Printer driver is in ink-backup mode. hp.com/support. To increase the print speed, use two print cartridges in ink... RAM or does not have problems after restarting your computer and then restart it 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 photographs print slower than text documents. ...
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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