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... to an HP dealer or contact HP Support. Tri-color print cartridge 4. 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 more information. The printer box contains the following information about your printer. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 2. Power supply...
... to an HP dealer or contact HP Support. Tri-color print cartridge 4. 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 more information. The printer box contains the following information about your printer. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 2. Power supply...
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... 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. To view the readme file, double-click the HP DJ 3740 Readme icon on the desktop. Windows Setup...
... 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. To view the readme file, double-click the HP DJ 3740 Readme icon on the desktop. Windows Setup...
HP Deskjet 3740 Printer series - (Macintosh) Setup Poster
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...Do not touch or remove copper strip. OS 9.x 1 Click Install. 2 Click Continue to add the printer. Slide paper guide firmly against paper. 4 Pull pink tab to operate the printer. 3 5 Insert print cartridge(s). www.hp.com/support © 2004 Hewlett-Packard Company MacOS is not required...Restart 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 the Finder window, if it is complete. Macintosh Setup Poster HP Deskjet 3740 series 1 Remove packing material. *C9025-80031...
...Do not touch or remove copper strip. OS 9.x 1 Click Install. 2 Click Continue to add the printer. Slide paper guide firmly against paper. 4 Pull pink tab to operate the printer. 3 5 Insert print cartridge(s). www.hp.com/support © 2004 Hewlett-Packard Company MacOS is not required...Restart 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 the Finder window, if it is complete. Macintosh Setup Poster HP Deskjet 3740 series 1 Remove packing material. *C9025-80031...
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...'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 ...
...'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 ...
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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. Black print cartridge 8 The printer deposits printed pages on different sizes of the paper tray.
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...are replacing. 1. For instructions about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. For information about removing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 4.5 Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates by using only one print ...; 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. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Replacing print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for...
...are replacing. 1. For instructions about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. For information about removing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 4.5 Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates by using only one print ...; 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. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Replacing print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for...
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Tri-color print cartridge. Colors are printed as grayscale. 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. For instructions about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 10 Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black.
Tri-color print cartridge. Colors are printed as grayscale. 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. For instructions about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 10 Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black.
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...paper, and then click the appropriate paper type. • Print Quality: Best or Maximum dpi. 5. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. • Open the file in the right side of the tray. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the ...that you want , and then click Print. 6.9 Borderless photos Guidelines • To print borderless photos, use them, set the HP digital photography options. 6. Click OK. 3. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2.
...paper, and then click the appropriate paper type. • Print Quality: Best or Maximum dpi. 5. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. • Open the file in the right side of the tray. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the ...that you want , and then click Print. 6.9 Borderless photos Guidelines • To print borderless photos, use them, set the HP digital photography options. 6. Click OK. 3. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2.
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...Mac OS X Classic Mac OS X Classic is installed on a Mac OS X computer. To specify other print settings for Mac OS 9.x 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... document, use the Print dialog box. Use the printer software, known as the printer driver, to the printer, use the Page Setup dialog box. To specify the paper size, scaling, and orientation for a document. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 9 Printer software • Print settings • Page Setup ...
...Mac OS X Classic Mac OS X Classic is installed on a Mac OS X computer. To specify other print settings for Mac OS 9.x 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... document, use the Print dialog box. Use the printer software, known as the printer driver, to the printer, use the Page Setup dialog box. To specify the paper size, scaling, and orientation for a document. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 9 Printer software • Print settings • Page Setup ...
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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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... and slide it out of ink, the printer can operate 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 the printer. 3. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 1. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. If a print cartridge runs out...
... and slide it out of ink, the printer can operate 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 the printer. 3. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 1. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. If a print cartridge runs out...
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... cartridges at other soft, lint-free material that will need to be low on ink, follow the onscreen instructions. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 3. If the print cartridges are missing lines or dots, or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges might be ... used in the In tray. 2. 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 cartridges and cradle. Ink streaking is installed. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the ...
... cartridges at other soft, lint-free material that will need to be low on ink, follow the onscreen instructions. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 3. If the print cartridges are missing lines or dots, or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges might be ... used in the In tray. 2. 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 cartridges and cradle. Ink streaking is installed. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the ...
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HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 9. Select the Ink Levels panel. 10.7 Removing ink from skin and clothing Follow these instructions to remove ink from fabric. Color fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use chlorine bleach. ...printer: 1. Warm or hot water can set the ink into the fabric. 10.8 Maintaining print cartridges 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 sudsy ammonia. Open the HP Inkjet...
HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 9. Select the Ink Levels panel. 10.7 Removing ink from skin and clothing Follow these instructions to remove ink from fabric. Color fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use chlorine bleach. ...printer: 1. Warm or hot water can set the ink into the fabric. 10.8 Maintaining print cartridges 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 sudsy ammonia. Open the HP Inkjet...
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... not attempt to install the print cartridge in a fine mist, ink smudges will eventually appear on the desktop. 2. Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. 10.9 Maintaining the printer body Because the printer ejects ink onto the paper in the printer. Opening the HP Inkjet Toolbox 1. Double-...when the cradle moves back and forth. 10.10 Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox The HP Inkjet Toolbox contains tools to slide back and forth. Select the printer, and then click the Utilities button. 49 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide • Do not remove the plastic tape covering...
... not attempt to install the print cartridge in a fine mist, ink smudges will eventually appear on the desktop. 2. Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. 10.9 Maintaining the printer body Because the printer ejects ink onto the paper in the printer. Opening the HP Inkjet Toolbox 1. Double-...when the cradle moves back and forth. 10.10 Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox The HP Inkjet Toolbox contains tools to slide back and forth. Select the printer, and then click the Utilities button. 49 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide • Do not remove the plastic tape covering...
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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 • ...; Document prints slowly • If you continue to have problems 11.1 Printer is not printing Verify the following • Printer is connected to the power source. • Cable connections are secure. • Printer is turned on. • Print cartridges are correctly installed. • Paper or other USB devices that are attached to the hub...
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 • ...; Document prints slowly • If you continue to have problems 11.1 Printer is not printing Verify the following • Printer is connected to the power source. • Cable connections are secure. • Printer is turned on. • Print cartridges are correctly installed. • Paper or other USB devices that are attached to the hub...
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...Blank pages print • The protective piece of plastic tape might be printing with only the tri-color print cartridge. If a print cartridge is low on ink, clean the print cartridge. 2. Select the...of the print cartridges is low on ink or may need to be cleaned. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.4 Print quality is poor Streaks and missing lines If your.... 1. Verify that a black print cartridge is faded 1. Increase the ink density 1. Print is installed. Consider selecting a higher print quality. Verify that neither of plastic tape has been removed from the...
...Blank pages print • The protective piece of plastic tape might be printing with only the tri-color print cartridge. If a print cartridge is low on ink, clean the print cartridge. 2. Select the...of the print cartridges is low on ink or may need to be cleaned. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.4 Print quality is poor Streaks and missing lines If your.... 1. Verify that a black print cartridge is faded 1. Increase the ink density 1. Print is installed. Consider selecting a higher print quality. Verify that neither of plastic tape has been removed from the...
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Slide the paper forward until it stops. 3. Check the printer settings 1. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size on which you want to be printed on facing down. 2. Open the Page Setup dialog ... problems Guidelines When printing borderless printouts, follow these guidelines: • Open the file in the printer. 56 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.6 Photos are not printing correctly Check the paper tray 1. Always have two print cartridges installed in a software application and assign the image size. Open the Print dialog box and verify...
Slide the paper forward until it stops. 3. Check the printer settings 1. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size on which you want to be printed on facing down. 2. Open the Page Setup dialog ... problems Guidelines When printing borderless printouts, follow these guidelines: • Open the file in the printer. 56 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.6 Photos are not printing correctly Check the paper tray 1. Always have two print cartridges installed in a software application and assign the image size. Open the Print dialog box and verify...
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... is empty 1. 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 message Follow the appropriate steps for the condition that it fits firmly against the edge ...(at least ten sheets). • The paper tray is not overly full. • The paper stack is either low on ink, improperly installed, or malfunctioning. If the problem continues, replace one or both of the print cartridges is touching the back of paper is loaded in the paper...
... is empty 1. 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 message Follow the appropriate steps for the condition that it fits firmly against the edge ...(at least ten sheets). • The paper tray is not overly full. • The paper stack is either low on ink, improperly installed, or malfunctioning. If the problem continues, replace one or both of the print cartridges is touching the back of paper is loaded in the paper...
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...programs when printing. If you continue to 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. Make space available on the hard drive by deleting unneeded files. 11....still have sufficient resources for the printer to HP customer support at www.hp.com/support. 61 Printer is selected as the print quality. For information about updating the printer driver, visit the HP Web site at its optimum speed. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Multiple software applications are...
...programs when printing. If you continue to 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. Make space available on the hard drive by deleting unneeded files. 11....still have sufficient resources for the printer to HP customer support at www.hp.com/support. 61 Printer is selected as the print quality. For information about updating the printer driver, visit the HP Web site at its optimum speed. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Multiple software applications are...
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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