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Tri-color print cartridge 4. 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 additional items that might vary in this guide? See the setup poster for Windows 7 Printer is not printing after installation 9 Paper jam 11 HP support 12 Product specifications 13 Regulatory model identification...
Tri-color print cartridge 4. 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 additional items that might vary in this guide? See the setup poster for Windows 7 Printer is not printing after installation 9 Paper jam 11 HP support 12 Product specifications 13 Regulatory model identification...
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..., click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3840 Series, and then click Read Me. The user's guide is required to HP Deskjet 3840 Series, and then click User's Guide. Windows Setup poster The setup poster offers information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. Finding information In addition to this...
..., click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3840 Series, and then click Read Me. The user's guide is required to HP Deskjet 3840 Series, and then click User's Guide. Windows Setup poster The setup poster offers information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. Finding information In addition to this...
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... the information in the onscreen user's guide. An "Unknown Device" message appears. The installation program stops when it looks for Windows Printer is not printing after you set up the HP printer, if you cannot print after installation Paper jam Still need help? Topics The installation program does not start automatically. This is not responding. Section...
... the information in the onscreen user's guide. An "Unknown Device" message appears. The installation program stops when it looks for Windows Printer is not printing after you set up the HP printer, if you cannot print after installation Paper jam Still need help? Topics The installation program does not start automatically. This is not responding. Section...
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...HP printer. Possible causes Solution • Autorun is Problem inserted. At the top of the Browse window, click the Look in the Run dialog box. 6. Click OK. 7. If you are using Windows 2000. Reconnect the power cord to the printer. 6. If "Unknown Device" continues to install the printer... USB cable. Click Setup, and then click Open. Disconnect the USB cable from the printer. 3. The setup.exe file appears in drop-down list. 4. Wait approximately 30 seconds. 4. The installation program does not start automatically when the CD is disabled. • The computer cannot ...
...HP printer. Possible causes Solution • Autorun is Problem inserted. At the top of the Browse window, click the Look in the Run dialog box. 6. Click OK. 7. If you are using Windows 2000. Reconnect the power cord to the printer. 6. If "Unknown Device" continues to install the printer... USB cable. Click Setup, and then click Open. Disconnect the USB cable from the printer. 3. The setup.exe file appears in drop-down list. 4. Wait approximately 30 seconds. 4. The installation program does not start automatically when the CD is disabled. • The computer cannot ...
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... antivirus program, is open and running on page 7. If the installation program does not start automatically, see "The installation program does not start automatically when the CD is installed. c. Make sure that no other software programs that the printer is connected to finish the installation. Follow the onscreen instructions to the computer. Possible causes One...
... antivirus program, is open and running on page 7. If the installation program does not start automatically, see "The installation program does not start automatically when the CD is installed. c. Make sure that no other software programs that the printer is connected to finish the installation. Follow the onscreen instructions to the computer. Possible causes One...
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... 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 attached. The document prints slowly. Photos are correctly installed. Paper or other media is correctly loaded in... the list of printers after installation 1 Verify that all of these conditions have been met, restart the computer. 2 If the problem ...
... 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 attached. The document prints slowly. Photos are correctly installed. Paper or other media is correctly loaded in... the list of printers after installation 1 Verify that all of these conditions have been met, restart the computer. 2 If the problem ...
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...on the desktop. Problem (Macintosh only) The printer will not print or the computer is installed. Restart the computer. 2. To view the onscreen user's guide, double-click the HP DJ 3840 Help icon on the computer. Uninstall the printer software: a. b. Mac OS X 1. ...trash button. Open the Print Center/Printer Setup Utility or Printer List. 2. Note: To quit the antivirus program, follow the onscreen instructions. On the desktop, double-click the HP printer icon to install. 1. Double-click the printer. 3. Possible causes Solution The printer software failed to open the Print ...
...on the desktop. Problem (Macintosh only) The printer will not print or the computer is installed. Restart the computer. 2. To view the onscreen user's guide, double-click the HP DJ 3840 Help icon on the computer. Uninstall the printer software: a. b. Mac OS X 1. ...trash button. Open the Print Center/Printer Setup Utility or Printer List. 2. Note: To quit the antivirus program, follow the onscreen instructions. On the desktop, double-click the HP printer icon to install. 1. Double-click the printer. 3. Possible causes Solution The printer software failed to open the Print ...
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You 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 ..., lightweight, and easy to set up, store, or carry. • Quality: Built to give you the best results for your printing needs. 4 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 3 Special features Congratulations!
You 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 ..., lightweight, and easy to set up, store, or carry. • Quality: Built to give you the best results for your printing needs. 4 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 3 Special features Congratulations!
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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. If a print cartridge runs out of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. 13 For information about installing a print cartridge, see the reference guide that you are replacing...
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. If a print cartridge runs out of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. 13 For information about installing a print cartridge, see the reference guide that you are replacing...
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... exit ink-backup mode. Photo print cartridge Colors are printed as grayscale. Installed print cartridge Result Black print cartridge Colors are printed as grayscale. backup mode. Exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 4.5 Ink-backup mode In...
... exit ink-backup mode. Photo print cartridge Colors are printed as grayscale. Installed print cartridge Result Black print cartridge Colors are printed as grayscale. backup mode. Exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 4.5 Ink-backup mode In...
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... resistance. 18 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi print mode is enhanced. If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is the highest quality resolution for this printer. A photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is selected in the printer driver, the tri-color print cartridge prints...
... resistance. 18 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi print mode is enhanced. If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is the highest quality resolution for this printer. A photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is selected in the printer driver, the tri-color print cartridge prints...
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.... • Normal • Best • Maximum dpi 5. Select any other print settings that appear on your computer monitor. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide The photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with your printout. Click one of the ...print cartridge To maintain the health of the print cartridge, follow the print cartridge storage guidelines. 6.5 Using color settings Use the Color panel to differ from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in the compartment on your product. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the...
.... • Normal • Best • Maximum dpi 5. Select any other print settings that appear on your computer monitor. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide The photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with your printout. Click one of the ...print cartridge To maintain the health of the print cartridge, follow the print cartridge storage guidelines. 6.5 Using color settings Use the Color panel to differ from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in the compartment on your product. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the...
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...-gloss is designed to create quality photos with the tricolor print cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo paper storage instructions. •... Plus Photo paper and set the Print quality to Normal. Slide the paper guide to print 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 6.8 Saving money when printing photos HP Everyday Photo Paper To save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that you ...
...-gloss is designed to create quality photos with the tricolor print cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo paper storage instructions. •... Plus Photo paper and set the Print quality to Normal. Slide the paper guide to print 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 6.8 Saving money when printing photos HP Everyday Photo Paper To save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that you ...
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For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to 30 sheets. 24 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide When you print on 4 x 6 inch photo paper without tear-off tabs, the printout is borderless on...use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tricolor print cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo paper storage instructions. •...
For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to 30 sheets. 24 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide When you print on 4 x 6 inch photo paper without tear-off tabs, the printout is borderless on...use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tricolor print cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. • To learn how to use the photo printing features, see the photo paper storage instructions. •...
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... print 1. For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to 30 sheets. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 6.11 Large photos with a white border Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a... photo print cartridge in combination with the side to be printed on facing down in the printer. • To learn how to use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install...
... print 1. For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to 30 sheets. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 6.11 Large photos with a white border Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a... photo print cartridge in combination with the side to be printed on facing down in the printer. • To learn how to use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install...
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To specify other print settings for a document, and to send the document to the printer, use the Page Setup dialog box. To open the Page Setup dialog box, open the software program that is controlled by software that you used ... Setup dialog box Use the Page Setup dialog box to modify the layout of a print job • Printing from the computer desktop 9.1 Print settings The printer is installed on your computer. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 9 Printer software • Print settings • Page Setup dialog box • Print dialog box • Managing the...
To specify other print settings for a document, and to send the document to the printer, use the Page Setup dialog box. To open the Page Setup dialog box, open the software program that is controlled by software that you used ... Setup dialog box Use the Page Setup dialog box to modify the layout of a print job • Printing from the computer desktop 9.1 Print settings The printer is installed on your computer. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 9 Printer software • Print settings • Page Setup dialog box • Print dialog box • Managing the...
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.... 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 Inkjet Toolbox 10.1 Installing...
.... 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 Inkjet Toolbox 10.1 Installing...
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...more information, see the print cartridge installation page. The cradle moves to turn on the print cartridge 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 ...installed. Push down on the printer. 2. If a print cartridge runs out of the print cartridge cradle. 59 Installation Instructions To install a print cartridge: 1. Open the printer cover. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of the printer. 3. Ink back-up mode page. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer...
...more information, see the print cartridge installation page. The cradle moves to turn on the print cartridge 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 ...installed. Push down on the printer. 2. If a print cartridge runs out of the print cartridge cradle. 59 Installation Instructions To install a print cartridge: 1. Open the printer cover. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of the printer. 3. Ink back-up mode page. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer...
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... print quality. To calibrate color: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions. 10.4 Automatically cleaning print cartridges If your photograph. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridge. 62 Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 3. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 4. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 10.2 Aligning print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the...
... print quality. To calibrate color: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions. 10.4 Automatically cleaning print cartridges If your photograph. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridge. 62 Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 3. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 4. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 10.2 Aligning print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the...
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.... 10.9 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 the printer: 1. Caution: Always use chlorine bleach. Click the Print a...in cold water and use sudsy ammonia. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 7. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Connect the power cord to view the estimated ink levels of the printer. 8. Select the Test panel. 3. Print a test page. 9. Color fabric Wash the fabric in cold water...
.... 10.9 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 the printer: 1. Caution: Always use chlorine bleach. Click the Print a...in cold water and use sudsy ammonia. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 7. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Connect the power cord to view the estimated ink levels of the printer. 8. Select the Test panel. 3. Print a test page. 9. Color fabric Wash the fabric in cold water...