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... the computer is not printing after installation Paper jam Still need help? The printer has a paper jam. This section also explains where to find additional troubleshooting information. An "Unknown Device" message appears. Troubleshooting Use the information in this section if you have problems setting up the HP printer, if you set up the printer, or if a paper jam occurs. Section Installation troubleshooting for new hardware. (Windows only) The printer name does not appear in the onscreen user's guide.
... the computer is not printing after installation Paper jam Still need help? The printer has a paper jam. This section also explains where to find additional troubleshooting information. An "Unknown Device" message appears. Troubleshooting Use the information in this section if you have problems setting up the HP printer, if you set up the printer, or if a paper jam occurs. Section Installation troubleshooting for new hardware. (Windows only) The printer name does not appear in the onscreen user's guide.
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... not a problem if you are using Windows 2000), replace the USB cable. Click HPPP, and then click Open. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to the printer. 5. Disconnect the power cord from the printer. 2. Reconnect the power cord to install the printer software. Reconnect the USB cable and make sure that the printer software CD was inserted into a supported CD-ROM drive. 2. If you are not using Windows 2000. The setup.exe file appears in drop-down list. 4. Installation troubleshooting for Windows Use the...
... not a problem if you are using Windows 2000), replace the USB cable. Click HPPP, and then click Open. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to the printer. 5. Disconnect the power cord from the printer. 2. Reconnect the power cord to install the printer software. Reconnect the USB cable and make sure that the printer software CD was inserted into a supported CD-ROM drive. 2. If you are not using Windows 2000. The setup.exe file appears in drop-down list. 4. Installation troubleshooting for Windows Use the...
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... printing correctly. The document prints slowly. Error messages occur. The print quality is misprinted. See page 10. The printer has a paper jam. See "Finding information" on page 3 for the issue below: Issue Where 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 connected to view the user's guide. The Power light is not responding. Photos are correctly installed. Paper...
... printing correctly. The document prints slowly. Error messages occur. The print quality is misprinted. See page 10. The printer has a paper jam. See "Finding information" on page 3 for the issue below: Issue Where 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 connected to view the user's guide. The Power light is not responding. Photos are correctly installed. Paper...
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... the following features: • Fast access to troubleshoot the printer: 1. Can you re-create it back to your computer (see page 3) for information about the time that appear when the situation occurs Answers to these steps to qualified online support specialists • Software and printer driver updates for the life of the printer. Visit the HP online service and support Web site at about the...
... the following features: • Fast access to troubleshoot the printer: 1. Can you re-create it back to your computer (see page 3) for information about the time that appear when the situation occurs Answers to these steps to qualified online support specialists • Software and printer driver updates for the life of the printer. Visit the HP online service and support Web site at about the...
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... have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: • Brilliant photo-quality printing: Great printing performance with the black and tri-color print cartridges installed. • Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with a photo print cartridge (purchased separately). • Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos to the edges of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. • Cancel button: Save paper and ink by cancelling print jobs quickly and easily with the...
... have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: • Brilliant photo-quality printing: Great printing performance with the black and tri-color print cartridges installed. • Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with a photo print cartridge (purchased separately). • Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos to the edges of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. • Cancel button: Save paper and ink by cancelling print jobs quickly and easily with the...
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...cartridge installation page. 13 Replacing print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the reference guide that you are replacing. 1. You can operate in the ink-backup mode. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide Using print cartridges Everyday printing Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. Quality color photos For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and use a photo...
...cartridge installation page. 13 Replacing print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the reference guide that you are replacing. 1. You can operate in the ink-backup mode. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide Using print cartridges Everyday printing Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. Quality color photos For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and use a photo...
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HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide The photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with your printout. Using the photo print cartridge Follow these steps to print in the Print Quality drop-down list. 4. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. Storing the photo print cartridge To maintain the health of the following print-quality modes in the six-ink color print mode: 1. Select the Color panel. 19 Select any other print settings that appear on your computer monitor. Open the...
HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide The photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with your printout. Using the photo print cartridge Follow these steps to print in the Print Quality drop-down list. 4. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. Storing the photo print cartridge To maintain the health of the following print-quality modes in the six-ink color print mode: 1. Select the Color panel. 19 Select any other print settings that appear on your computer monitor. Open the...
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... Print. 6.6 Printing black-and-white photos You can perform the following tasks with the printer: • Print a black-and-white photo • Print a color photo in black-and-white Printing a black-and-white photo To print a photo that you want to affect how overall colors are printed. 5. Open the Print dialog box. 2. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 3. Select the Color panel. 20 Verify that ColorSmart/sRGB is already black and white, simply follow the instructions for the type and size of photo that is selected in black and white: 1. Adjust...
... Print. 6.6 Printing black-and-white photos You can perform the following tasks with the printer: • Print a black-and-white photo • Print a color photo in black-and-white Printing a black-and-white photo To print a photo that you want to affect how overall colors are printed. 5. Open the Print dialog box. 2. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 3. Select the Color panel. 20 Verify that ColorSmart/sRGB is already black and white, simply follow the instructions for the type and size of photo that is selected in black and white: 1. Adjust...
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... the cards into the printer until they stop. 5. Lower the printer cover. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide • Paper Type: The appropriate paper type • Print Quality: Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi 4. Lower the Out tray. 6. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the cards. 7. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size and orientation options. 37 Preparing to the left. 3. Raise the printer cover. 2. Printing 1. Select any other print settings that...
... the cards into the printer until they stop. 5. Lower the printer cover. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide • Paper Type: The appropriate paper type • Print Quality: Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi 4. Lower the Out tray. 6. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the cards. 7. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size and orientation options. 37 Preparing to the left. 3. Raise the printer cover. 2. Printing 1. Select any other print settings that...
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Checking the status of the printer The printer desktop icon shows you the status of a print job When printing a document with background printing, use the Print Status dialog box to open the Print Status dialog box. The printer driver is printing. Using the Print Status dialog box The following options are available in the Printing menu. Printing stopped on the default printer. Error on the default printer. Opening the Print Status dialog box Double-click the HP printer icon on the default printer. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide • Click the control strip ...
Checking the status of the printer The printer desktop icon shows you the status of a print job When printing a document with background printing, use the Print Status dialog box to open the Print Status dialog box. The printer driver is printing. Using the Print Status dialog box The following options are available in the Printing menu. Printing stopped on the default printer. Error on the default printer. Opening the Print Status dialog box Double-click the HP printer icon on the default printer. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide • Click the control strip ...
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... number in the right print carriage compartment. Replacing print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for grain-free photos. When printing photos, you are replacing. 58 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 10 Maintenance • Installing print cartridges • Aligning print cartridges • Calibrating color • 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 • Using the HP...
... number in the right print carriage compartment. Replacing print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for grain-free photos. When printing photos, you are replacing. 58 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 10 Maintenance • Installing print cartridges • Aligning print cartridges • Calibrating color • 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 • Using the HP...
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... a color calibration, align the print cartridges, then reprint your printed pages are not low on ink or might need to be low on ink, follow the onscreen instructions. Load letter-size or A4-size plain white paper in the In tray. 2. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. To calibrate color: 1. Load letter-size or A4-size plain white paper in the In tray. 2. Caution: Clean print cartridges only when necessary. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 10.2 Aligning print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to clean the print cartridges automatically...
... a color calibration, align the print cartridges, then reprint your printed pages are not low on ink or might need to be low on ink, follow the onscreen instructions. Load letter-size or A4-size plain white paper in the In tray. 2. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. To calibrate color: 1. Load letter-size or A4-size plain white paper in the In tray. 2. Caution: Clean print cartridges only when necessary. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 10.2 Aligning print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to clean the print cartridges automatically...
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... at its solution. 11.9 Document prints slowly Several variables can flash for several reasons: • The printer cover is selected as a paper jam or a problem with the printer, such as the print quality. Best or Maximum dpi print mode is selected The printer prints slower when Best or Maximum dpi is open The computer does not have sufficient resources for the printer to print at www. hp.com/support. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1.
... at its solution. 11.9 Document prints slowly Several variables can flash for several reasons: • The printer cover is selected as a paper jam or a problem with the printer, such as the print quality. Best or Maximum dpi print mode is selected The printer prints slower when Best or Maximum dpi is open The computer does not have sufficient resources for the printer to print at www. hp.com/support. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1.
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... button allows the user to save paper by quickly canceling a print job as CFCs have been eliminated from Hewlett-Packard's manufacturing processes. The number of paper and other connections are easy to a minimum while ensuring proper functionality and reliability. Highpriority parts have been designed to quickly for complete printer specifications, including the following information: • Types, sizes, and weights of materials has been kept to locate, access, and remove using...
... button allows the user to save paper by quickly canceling a print job as CFCs have been eliminated from Hewlett-Packard's manufacturing processes. The number of paper and other connections are easy to a minimum while ensuring proper functionality and reliability. Highpriority parts have been designed to quickly for complete printer specifications, including the following information: • Types, sizes, and weights of materials has been kept to locate, access, and remove using...
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HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide document is printed off-center error messages paper jam parts of the document are printed in the wrong place parts of the document are missing print is faded printer does not turn on printer is not printing printer is slow printer light is flashing printer prints on multiple sheets at once printout does not reflect new print settings streaks and missing lines text and images are misaligned too little ink appears on the page too much ink appears on the page two-sided printing, manual U USB cable part number 95
HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide document is printed off-center error messages paper jam parts of the document are printed in the wrong place parts of the document are missing print is faded printer does not turn on printer is not printing printer is slow printer light is flashing printer prints on multiple sheets at once printout does not reflect new print settings streaks and missing lines text and images are misaligned too little ink appears on the page too much ink appears on the page two-sided printing, manual U USB cable part number 95
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... When buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of ink, the printer can find the selection number in combination with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. If a print cartridge runs out of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. 13 Quality color photos For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and use a photo print cartridge in...
... When buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of ink, the printer can find the selection number in combination with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. If a print cartridge runs out of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. 13 Quality color photos For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and use a photo print cartridge in...
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HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide Follow these steps to affect how overall colors are printed. 6. Click the Color Options tab. 5. Verify that you want to print. 20 Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. Adjust the Saturation, Brightness, and Color Tone to set color options: 1. Select any other print settings that you want , and then click Print. 6.6 Printing black-and-white photos You can perform the following tasks with the printer: • Print a black-and-white photo • Print a color photo in black-and...
HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide Follow these steps to affect how overall colors are printed. 6. Click the Color Options tab. 5. Verify that you want to print. 20 Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. Adjust the Saturation, Brightness, and Color Tone to set color options: 1. Select any other print settings that you want , and then click Print. 6.6 Printing black-and-white photos You can perform the following tasks with the printer: • Print a black-and-white photo • Print a color photo in black-and...
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...instructions. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridge. 59 Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 4. Select the Calibrate Color panel. 5. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 3. To calibrate the print cartridges: 1. Load letter-size or A4-size plain white paper in the In tray. 2. If the color is installed in photographs printed with the photo print cartridge are missing lines or dots, or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges might be low on ink or might need to be cleaned. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 10.2 Aligning print cartridges...
...instructions. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridge. 59 Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 4. Select the Calibrate Color panel. 5. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 3. To calibrate the print cartridges: 1. Load letter-size or A4-size plain white paper in the In tray. 2. If the color is installed in photographs printed with the photo print cartridge are missing lines or dots, or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges might be low on ink or might need to be cleaned. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 10.2 Aligning print cartridges...
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HP Deskjet 3840 series printer 3. Adjust the following tasks with the printer: • Print a black-and-white photo • Print a color photo in black-and-white Printing a black-and-white photo To print a photo that is already black-and-white, simply follow the instructions for the type and size of each color that you want to learn about the features that you see in the Printer Properties dialog box. 5.8 Printing black-and-white photos You can perform the following settings as appropriate: • General...
HP Deskjet 3840 series printer 3. Adjust the following tasks with the printer: • Print a black-and-white photo • Print a color photo in black-and-white Printing a black-and-white photo To print a photo that is already black-and-white, simply follow the instructions for the type and size of each color that you want to learn about the features that you see in the Printer Properties dialog box. 5.8 Printing black-and-white photos You can perform the following settings as appropriate: • General...
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... documents are not low on ink or might be cleaned. To calibrate color: 1. Verify that are installed in the printer. 3. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Click Align the Device. 4. Click Clean, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 9.3 Calibrating color Perform a color calibration only if the colors in photographs that a photo print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge are printed with the photo print cartridge and the tri-color print cartridge consistently look incorrect. Load letter-size or A4-size plain white paper in the In tray. 2. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink...
... documents are not low on ink or might be cleaned. To calibrate color: 1. Verify that are installed in the printer. 3. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Click Align the Device. 4. Click Clean, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 9.3 Calibrating color Perform a color calibration only if the colors in photographs that a photo print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge are printed with the photo print cartridge and the tri-color print cartridge consistently look incorrect. Load letter-size or A4-size plain white paper in the In tray. 2. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink...