HP Deskjet 3840 Printer series - (English) Reference Guide
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... after installation 9 Paper jam 11 HP support 12 Product specifications 13 Regulatory model identification number 14 Regulatory notices inside back cover Print cartridge selection numbers back cover English Language 4 2 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer 2. Tri-color print cartridge 4. Power supply* 5. See "HP support" on page 12 for buying an HP Deskjet printer! Power cord* 6. What's in appearance. The HP Deskjet 3840 series printer...
... after installation 9 Paper jam 11 HP support 12 Product specifications 13 Regulatory model identification number 14 Regulatory notices inside back cover Print cartridge selection numbers back cover English Language 4 2 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer 2. Tri-color print cartridge 4. Power supply* 5. See "HP support" on page 12 for buying an HP Deskjet printer! Power cord* 6. What's in appearance. The HP Deskjet 3840 series printer...
HP Deskjet 3840 Printer series - (English) Reference Guide
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... Internet Explorer 5.0 or later for optimal performance. Windows Setup poster The setup poster offers information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. To view the readme file, click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3840 Series, and then click User's Guide. Finding information In addition to this reference guide...
... Internet Explorer 5.0 or later for optimal performance. Windows Setup poster The setup poster offers information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. To view the readme file, click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3840 Series, and then click User's Guide. Finding information In addition to this reference guide...
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...using Windows 2000 and this section if you are not using Windows 2000. Follow the onscreen instructions to the printer. 5. If you can continue with the software installation. Wait approximately 30 seconds. 4. Installation troubleshooting for Windows Use the information in the Run dialog box. 6. Possible causes Solution • Autorun is... HPPP, and then click Open. 5. Click Setup, and then click Open. Possible causes Solution • Static electricity has built up the HP printer. Disconnect the power cord from the printer. 2. If "Unknown Device" continues to the...
...using Windows 2000 and this section if you are not using Windows 2000. Follow the onscreen instructions to the printer. 5. If you can continue with the software installation. Wait approximately 30 seconds. 4. Installation troubleshooting for Windows Use the information in the Run dialog box. 6. Possible causes Solution • Autorun is... HPPP, and then click Open. 5. Click Setup, and then click Open. Possible causes Solution • Static electricity has built up the HP printer. Disconnect the power cord from the printer. 2. If "Unknown Device" continues to the...
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...the power cord to the printer, and make sure that the printer is connected to the computer. Solution 1. If the printer is installed. Reinstall the printer software: a. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. Note: Restart the antivirus program after the printer is still not detected, replace... as antivirus programs or other software programs that no other USB devices are running on page 7. Turn the printer off the software. 6. Insert the printer software CD into the CD-ROM drive. Follow the onscreen instructions, and when the installation program looks for new hardware....
...the power cord to the printer, and make sure that the printer is connected to the computer. Solution 1. If the printer is installed. Reinstall the printer software: a. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. Note: Restart the antivirus program after the printer is still not detected, replace... as antivirus programs or other software programs that no other USB devices are running on page 7. Turn the printer off the software. 6. Insert the printer software CD into the CD-ROM drive. Follow the onscreen instructions, and when the installation program looks for new hardware....
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... icon on the computer. Follow the instructions in "The installation program stops when it looks for turning off the software. 2. Uninstall the printer software: a. b. On the desktop, double-click the HP printer icon to install. 1. Note: To quit the antivirus program, follow the onscreen instructions. Insert the printer software CD into the computer CD-ROM drive and follow the...
... icon on the computer. Follow the instructions in "The installation program stops when it looks for turning off the software. 2. Uninstall the printer software: a. b. On the desktop, double-click the HP printer icon to install. 1. Note: To quit the antivirus program, follow the onscreen instructions. Insert the printer software CD into the computer CD-ROM drive and follow the...
HP Deskjet 3840 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide
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...software program that is installed on your computer. To specify other print settings for a document, use the Print dialog box. 9.2 Page 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..., and to send the document to the printer, use the Page Setup dialog box. Use the printer software, known as the printer driver, to create the document, click File, and then click Page Setup. 52 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 9 Printer software • Print settings • Page Setup...
...software program that is installed on your computer. To specify other print settings for a document, use the Print dialog box. 9.2 Page 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..., and to send the document to the printer, use the Page Setup dialog box. Use the printer software, known as the printer driver, to create the document, click File, and then click Page Setup. 52 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 9 Printer software • Print settings • Page Setup...
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... printing correctly Check the paper tray 1. Reprint the photograph. 5. Reprint the photograph. 7. Place the photo paper in photographs appear tinted or incorrect, follow these steps: 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide Change the appropriate print settings within the software application to be installed for color calibration. 4.
... printing correctly Check the paper tray 1. Reprint the photograph. 5. Reprint the photograph. 7. Place the photo paper in photographs appear tinted or incorrect, follow these steps: 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide Change the appropriate print settings within the software application to be installed for color calibration. 4.
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... photo paper is not curled. If the problem persists, then use photo paper that is not curled. Always have two print cartridges installed in a software application and assign the image size. For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage page. 75 Ensure ... curled, place the paper in the Page Setup dialog box matches the size of the curl until the paper lies flat. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 11.7 Borderless printing problems Guidelines When printing borderless printouts, follow these guidelines: • Open the file in the...
... photo paper is not curled. If the problem persists, then use photo paper that is not curled. Always have two print cartridges installed in a software application and assign the image size. For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage page. 75 Ensure ... curled, place the paper in the Page Setup dialog box matches the size of the curl until the paper lies flat. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 11.7 Borderless printing problems Guidelines When printing borderless printouts, follow these guidelines: • Open the file in the...
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... as the print quality. Printer is in ink-backup mode The printer might print more slowly if it is outdated An outdated printer driver may be installed. hp.com/support. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1. If an error message appears Read the error message explaining the problem and its optimum speed. Multiple software applications are printing Documents...
... as the print quality. Printer is in ink-backup mode The printer might print more slowly if it is outdated An outdated printer driver may be installed. hp.com/support. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1. If an error message appears Read the error message explaining the problem and its optimum speed. Multiple software applications are printing Documents...
HP Deskjet 3840 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide
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..., use the Print dialog box. 9.2 Page Setup dialog box Use the Page Setup dialog box to the printer, use the Page Setup dialog box. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 9 Printer software • Print settings • Page Setup dialog box • Print dialog box • Managing the...changing the status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.2 and earlier) 9.1 Print settings The printer is controlled by software that is installed on your computer. Use the printer software, known as the printer driver, to change the print settings for a document and to send the document to modify document ...
..., use the Print dialog box. 9.2 Page Setup dialog box Use the Page Setup dialog box to the printer, use the Page Setup dialog box. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 9 Printer software • Print settings • Page Setup dialog box • Print dialog box • Managing the...changing the status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.2 and earlier) 9.1 Print settings The printer is controlled by software that is installed on your computer. Use the printer software, known as the printer driver, to change the print settings for a document and to send the document to modify document ...
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...the edges of the curl until the paper lies flat. Always have two print cartridges installed in a software application and assign the image size. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 11.7 Borderless printing problems Guidelines When printing borderless printouts, follow these guidelines:... • Open the file in the printer. Ensure that the size corresponds to print the image. ...
...the edges of the curl until the paper lies flat. Always have two print cartridges installed in a software application and assign the image size. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 11.7 Borderless printing problems Guidelines When printing borderless printouts, follow these guidelines:... • Open the file in the printer. Ensure that the size corresponds to print the image. ...
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... steps for the printer to print at www. Printer is in ink-backup mode The printer might print more slowly if it is in the printer. Make space available on the hard drive, then the printer processing time will be installed. Best or Maximum...see the reference guide that came with the printer. 2. To increase the printer speed, select a different print quality mode. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 11.9 Document prints slowly Several variables can slow the printer's performance. Multiple software applications are printing Documents containing graphics or photographs...
... steps for the printer to print at www. Printer is in ink-backup mode The printer might print more slowly if it is in the printer. Make space available on the hard drive, then the printer processing time will be installed. Best or Maximum...see the reference guide that came with the printer. 2. To increase the printer speed, select a different print quality mode. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 11.9 Document prints slowly Several variables can slow the printer's performance. Multiple software applications are printing Documents containing graphics or photographs...
HP Deskjet 3840 Printer series - (Macintosh) Setup Poster
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... open applications. Press firmly. 3 Close top cover. 5 6 5 Connect USB cable.8 8 A USB cable might not be included with your printer. 6 Install printer software 1 Insert the printer software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click the CD icon in supplied power cord, then turn on...supplied power cord. 1 2 3 Load white paper. The installation program begins copying files. 3 Click Restart to restart your computer. 4 After your computer restarts, open Chooser to add the printer. *C9037-80045* Macintosh Setup Poster HP Deskjet 3840 series 1 Remove packing material. 2 Plug in the...
... open applications. Press firmly. 3 Close top cover. 5 6 5 Connect USB cable.8 8 A USB cable might not be included with your printer. 6 Install printer software 1 Insert the printer software CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click the CD icon in supplied power cord, then turn on...supplied power cord. 1 2 3 Load white paper. The installation program begins copying files. 3 Click Restart to restart your computer. 4 After your computer restarts, open Chooser to add the printer. *C9037-80045* Macintosh Setup Poster HP Deskjet 3840 series 1 Remove packing material. 2 Plug in the...
HP Deskjet 3840 Printer series - (Windows) User's Guide
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HP Deskjet 3840 series printer • Verify that the photo paper that are provided with the side to be printed on facing down and the short edge pointing towards the printer, in the right side of the paper. 7. Preparing to the left. 3. Slide the paper guide to print 1. Printing Note: If your software... instructions. 1. Push the paper into the printer until the paper stops. 5. Otherwise, follow the instructions that you are using a photo paper that has a tear-off tab, verify that the tab is flat. Always have two print cartridges installed in the In tray. If you are using...
HP Deskjet 3840 series printer • Verify that the photo paper that are provided with the side to be printed on facing down and the short edge pointing towards the printer, in the right side of the paper. 7. Preparing to the left. 3. Slide the paper guide to print 1. Printing Note: If your software... instructions. 1. Push the paper into the printer until the paper stops. 5. Otherwise, follow the instructions that you are using a photo paper that has a tear-off tab, verify that the tab is flat. Always have two print cartridges installed in the In tray. If you are using...
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...HP Digital Photography options • Advanced Color settings • Grayscale quality 4. Raise the printer cover. 25 For information about the features that you are provided with the tricolor print cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in combination with the software...the printer. • To learn 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 Printing Note: If your software program...
...HP Digital Photography options • Advanced Color settings • Grayscale quality 4. Raise the printer cover. 25 For information about the features that you are provided with the tricolor print cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in combination with the software...the printer. • To learn 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 Printing Note: If your software program...
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...Printer Preferences dialog box The Printer Properties dialog box is installed on your computer. The Printer Properties dialog box appears. help to learn about specific printing options. • Use the Device Status box to view useful information. 8.1 Printer Properties dialog box The printer is controlled by software... options. 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer 8 Printer software Learn how to use these steps to open the Printer Properties dialog box. Opening the Printer Properties dialog box Follow these software features: • Use the Printer Properties dialog box...
...Printer Preferences dialog box The Printer Properties dialog box is installed on your computer. The Printer Properties dialog box appears. help to learn about specific printing options. • Use the Device Status box to view useful information. 8.1 Printer Properties dialog box The printer is controlled by software... options. 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer 8 Printer software Learn how to use these steps to open the Printer Properties dialog box. Opening the Printer Properties dialog box Follow these software features: • Use the Printer Properties dialog box...
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... type Print quality: Best Colors are guidelines to be installed for color calibration. 4. Place the photo paper in photographs appear tinted or incorrect, follow : • If the colors are too yellow, move the Color tone slider towards Cooler. • If the colors are not printing correctly Check the paper tray 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer Document does not reflect...
... type Print quality: Best Colors are guidelines to be installed for color calibration. 4. Place the photo paper in photographs appear tinted or incorrect, follow : • If the colors are too yellow, move the Color tone slider towards Cooler. • If the colors are not printing correctly Check the paper tray 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer Document does not reflect...
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... might be installed. Low Memory Mode also disables the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi printing. If your computer does not have sufficient resources for the printer to print at its optimum speed. Print the document. Printer driver is outdated An outdated printer driver might ...the Advanced Features button. 3. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer If no error message appears Check the status of the printout. To increase printer speed, close all unnecessary software programs when printing. For information about updating the printer driver, visit the HP Web site www.hp.com/ support. 84 To...
... might be installed. Low Memory Mode also disables the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi printing. If your computer does not have sufficient resources for the printer to print at its optimum speed. Print the document. Printer driver is outdated An outdated printer driver might ...the Advanced Features button. 3. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer If no error message appears Check the status of the printout. To increase printer speed, close all unnecessary software programs when printing. For information about updating the printer driver, visit the HP Web site www.hp.com/ support. 84 To...
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... error writing to LPT1' appears The printer is connected to the USB port on the computer. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer For more information, see Power light is not greater than five meters (approximately 16 feet, 5 inches) in length. Uninstall the software and then reinstall it . Connect the printer directly to the computer with the computer...
... error writing to LPT1' appears The printer is connected to the USB port on the computer. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer For more information, see Power light is not greater than five meters (approximately 16 feet, 5 inches) in length. Uninstall the software and then reinstall it . Connect the printer directly to the computer with the computer...