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...color print cartridge 4. See the setup poster for more information. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 2. Power supply** 5. It is not required to operate the printer. ** The power supplies and power cords might come with your printer: Finding information 3 Connecting to an HP dealer or contact HP Support. Setup posters (Microsoft® Windows® and Macintosh) 7. See "HP...5478; ᕧ ᕨ 1. 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 ...
...color print cartridge 4. See the setup poster for more information. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer 2. Power supply** 5. It is not required to operate the printer. ** The power supplies and power cords might come with your printer: Finding information 3 Connecting to an HP dealer or contact HP Support. Setup posters (Microsoft® Windows® and Macintosh) 7. See "HP...5478; ᕧ ᕨ 1. 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 ...
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... file, double-click the HP DJ 3740 Readme icon on the desktop. Finding information In addition to HP Deskjet 3740 Series, and then click Read Me. Windows Setup poster The setup poster offers information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. To view the... file provides information about known software compatibility issues with Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later for printer installation, printer usage, and paper jams. See "Troubleshooting" on page 6. The user's guide is required to HP Deskjet 3740 Series, and then click User's Guide.
... file, double-click the HP DJ 3740 Readme icon on the desktop. Finding information In addition to HP Deskjet 3740 Series, and then click Read Me. Windows Setup poster The setup poster offers information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. To view the... file provides information about known software compatibility issues with Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later for printer installation, printer usage, and paper jams. See "Troubleshooting" on page 6. The user's guide is required to HP Deskjet 3740 Series, and then click User's Guide.
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... a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. OS X 1 Click Install. Macintosh Setup Poster HP Deskjet 3740 series 1 Remove packing material. *C9025-80031* 2 Plug in 03/04 The installation program begins copying files. 2 Click Quit when the installation is not already open. 3 Double-click the installer icon. 4 Accept the licensing agreement, and then follow the installation instructions for your printer.
... a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. OS X 1 Click Install. Macintosh Setup Poster HP Deskjet 3740 series 1 Remove packing material. *C9025-80031* 2 Plug in 03/04 The installation program begins copying files. 2 Click Quit when the installation is not already open. 3 Double-click the installer icon. 4 Accept the licensing agreement, and then follow the installation instructions for your 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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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. 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. Black print cartridge 8
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. 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. Black print cartridge 8
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... that came with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. For instructions about installing 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...operate in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. Ink-backup mode output Printing in the ink-backup mode. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Replacing print cartridges When buying...
... that came with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. For instructions about installing 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...operate in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. Ink-backup mode output Printing in the ink-backup mode. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Replacing print cartridges When buying...
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Exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to exit the ink-backup mode. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. Colors are printed as grayscale. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Installed print cartridge Result Black print cartridge. 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. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. Colors are printed as grayscale. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Installed print cartridge Result Black print cartridge. Tri-color print cartridge. For instructions about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 10
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...that the photo paper that you want to print the image. • Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: Up to 15 sheets. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Select the Paper 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. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. • Open the file in ink-backup mode. Preparing to the left. 2.
...that the photo paper that you want to print the image. • Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: Up to 15 sheets. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size • Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Select the Paper 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. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. • Open the file in ink-backup mode. Preparing to the left. 2.
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...to create the document, click File, and then click Page Setup. 35 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 open ...the Page Setup dialog box, open the software program that you used to modify the layout of a print job • Printing from the computer desktop 9.1 Print settings The printer is installed on a Mac OS...
...to create the document, click File, and then click Page Setup. 35 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 open ...the Page Setup dialog box, open the software program that you used to modify the layout of a print job • Printing from the computer desktop 9.1 Print settings The printer is installed on a Mac OS...
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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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...printer. 2. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge: 1. Open the printer cover. For more information, see the print cartridge installation page. Ink back-up mode page. Press the Power button to the center of ink, the printer can operate with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet... guide that came with only one print cartridge installed. If a print cartridge runs out of the printer. 3. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of the print cartridge cradle. 42 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 1.
...printer. 2. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge: 1. Open the printer cover. For more information, see the print cartridge installation page. Ink back-up mode page. Press the Power button to the center of ink, the printer can operate with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet... guide that came with only one print cartridge installed. If a print cartridge runs out of the printer. 3. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of the print cartridge cradle. 42 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 1.
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... debris gets on printed pages. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Ink streaking is installed. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of debris might appear on the print cartridges and cradle, ink streaks and smudges might accumulate inside the case. Select the Calibrate panel. 4. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 10.2 Aligning print cartridges...
... debris gets on printed pages. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Ink streaking is installed. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of debris might appear on the print cartridges and cradle, ink streaks and smudges might accumulate inside the case. Select the Calibrate panel. 4. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 10.2 Aligning print cartridges...
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...instructions to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that are needed. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Select the Ink Levels panel. 10.7 Removing ink from skin and clothing:... abrasive soap. White fabric Wash the fabric in their sealed packages until they are installed in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Click the Print a test page button,... maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: • Keep all print cartridges in cold water and use sudsy ammonia. Color fabric Wash the fabric in the printer: 1. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User...
...instructions to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that are needed. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Select the Ink Levels panel. 10.7 Removing ink from skin and clothing:... abrasive soap. White fabric Wash the fabric in their sealed packages until they are installed in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Click the Print a test page button,... maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: • Keep all print cartridges in cold water and use sudsy ammonia. Color fabric Wash the fabric in the printer: 1. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User...
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...-click the Macintosh HD icon on the printer case and adjacent surfaces. Click Local. 4. Opening the HP Inkjet Toolbox 1. When cleaning your printer, keep these tips in 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 mind: •...
...-click the Macintosh HD icon on the printer case and adjacent surfaces. Click Local. 4. Opening the HP Inkjet Toolbox 1. When cleaning your printer, keep these tips in 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 mind: •...
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... 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 for more information. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11 Troubleshooting • Printer is not printing • Paper... 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 attached to the hub. ...
... 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 for more information. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11 Troubleshooting • Printer is not printing • Paper... 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 attached to the hub. ...
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...that neither of plastic tape might be printing with only the tri-color print cartridge. Blank pages print • The protective piece of the print cartridges is not low on ink, clean the print cartridge. 2. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.4 Print quality is poor Streaks and missing ... Print dialog box. 2. Verify that the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. 1. Verify that a black print cartridge is installed. If the black text and images on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge when the print quality lessens. Select the Ink panel. 3.
...that neither of plastic tape might be printing with only the tri-color print cartridge. Blank pages print • The protective piece of the print cartridges is not low on ink, clean the print cartridge. 2. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.4 Print quality is poor Streaks and missing ... Print dialog box. 2. Verify that the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. 1. Verify that a black print cartridge is installed. If the black text and images on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge when the print quality lessens. Select the Ink panel. 3.
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... following settings: Panel Setting Paper Size: The appropriate paper size Page Attributes Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Always have two print cartridges installed in the Page Setup dialog box matches the size of the paper. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper ... type in the Paper Type/Quality panel. • Do not print borderless documents in a software application and assign the image size. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.6 Photos are not printing correctly Check the paper tray 1. Verify that the photo paper is placed in the paper...
... following settings: Panel Setting Paper Size: The appropriate paper size Page Attributes Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. Always have two print cartridges installed in the Page Setup dialog box matches the size of the paper. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper ... type in the Paper Type/Quality panel. • Do not print borderless documents in a software application and assign the image size. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 11.6 Photos are not printing correctly Check the paper tray 1. Verify that the photo paper is placed in the paper...
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... ten sheets). • The paper tray is not overly full. • The paper stack is empty 1. Slide the paper guide so that it stops. 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 of... loaded in the paper tray. 2. Verify the following: • A sufficient amount of the paper tray. 2. If the paper tray is either low on ink, improperly installed, or malfunctioning.
... ten sheets). • The paper tray is not overly full. • The paper stack is empty 1. Slide the paper guide so that it stops. 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 of... loaded in the paper tray. 2. Verify the following: • A sufficient amount of the paper tray. 2. If the paper tray is either low on ink, improperly installed, or malfunctioning.
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...print quality mode. Verify that came with the printer. 2. If you continue to HP customer support at www. For information about updating the printer driver, visit the HP Web site at www.hp.com/support. 61 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Multiple software applications are printing Documents ...longer. 1. Make space available on the hard drive, then the printer processing time will be installed. To increase the print speed, use two print cartridges in ink-backup mode. Printer is in the printer. For the system requirements, see the reference guide that the ...
...print quality mode. Verify that came with the printer. 2. If you continue to HP customer support at www. For information about updating the printer driver, visit the HP Web site at www.hp.com/support. 61 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Multiple software applications are printing Documents ...longer. 1. Make space available on the hard drive, then the printer processing time will be installed. To increase the print speed, use two print cartridges in ink-backup mode. Printer is in the printer. For the system requirements, see the reference guide that the ...
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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