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...-color print cartridge 4. Power supply* 5. This reference guide 8. This reference guide contains the following items. ᕡ ᕢ ᕣ ᕤ ᕥ ᕦ ᕧ ᕨ 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer 2. The printer box contains the following information about your printer. 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...
...-color print cartridge 4. Power supply* 5. This reference guide 8. This reference guide contains the following items. ᕡ ᕢ ᕣ ᕤ ᕥ ᕦ ᕧ ᕨ 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer 2. The printer box contains the following information about your printer. 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...
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... onscreen user's guide, click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3840 Series, and then click Read Me. Macintosh Setup poster The setup poster offers information about printer features, printing, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The user's guide is required...contains troubleshooting information for optimal performance. Onscreen user's guide See the onscreen user's guide for information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. Onscreen user's guide An HTML browser is designed to be viewed with the Macintosh operating system...
... onscreen user's guide, click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3840 Series, and then click Read Me. Macintosh Setup poster The setup poster offers information about printer features, printing, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The user's guide is required...contains troubleshooting information for optimal performance. Onscreen user's guide See the onscreen user's guide for information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. Onscreen user's guide An HTML browser is designed to be viewed with the Macintosh operating system...
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... Language 4 6 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. Topics The installation program does not start automatically. Section Installation troubleshooting for new hardware. (Windows only) The printer name does not appear in the onscreen user's guide. The...
... Language 4 6 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. Topics The installation program does not start automatically. Section Installation troubleshooting for new hardware. (Windows only) The printer name does not appear in the onscreen user's guide. The...
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...the autorun.exe file on the CD-ROM. 1. Note: This is firmly attached to install the printer software. Disconnect the power cord from the printer. 2. Click HPPP, and then click Open. 5. Wait approximately 30 seconds. 4. ...Installation troubleshooting for Windows Use the information in the cable between the printer and the computer, an "Unknown Device" message appears. Verify that it is not a problem if you are using Windows 2000 and this section if you have a defective USB cable. 1. Possible causes Solution • Static electricity has built up the HP printer...
...the autorun.exe file on the CD-ROM. 1. Note: This is firmly attached to install the printer software. Disconnect the power cord from the printer. 2. Click HPPP, and then click Open. 5. Wait approximately 30 seconds. 4. ...Installation troubleshooting for Windows Use the information in the cable between the printer and the computer, an "Unknown Device" message appears. Verify that it is not a problem if you are using Windows 2000 and this section if you have a defective USB cable. 1. Possible causes Solution • Static electricity has built up the HP printer...
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...'s instructions for the keyboard and mouse). 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to the computer. If the printer is installed. b. c. Note: Restart the antivirus program after the printer is still not detected, replace the USB cable, and then continue to the next step. 3. ...Language 4 8 Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. Turn the printer off the software. 6. Reinstall the printer software: a. Solution 1. Make sure that the printer is inserted" on . Follow the onscreen instructions, and when the installation program looks for new hardware. Click the Cancel button and ...
...'s instructions for the keyboard and mouse). 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to the computer. If the printer is installed. b. c. Note: Restart the antivirus program after the printer is still not detected, replace the USB cable, and then continue to the next step. 3. ...Language 4 8 Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. Turn the printer off the software. 6. Reinstall the printer software: a. Solution 1. Make sure that the printer is inserted" on . Follow the onscreen instructions, and when the installation program looks for new hardware. Click the Cancel button and ...
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... access door is attached. English 9 See page 11. The document prints slowly. Printer is not printing after I click Print on . The print cartridges 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...
... access door is attached. English 9 See page 11. The document prints slowly. Printer is not printing after I click Print on . The print cartridges 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...
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... or other software programs that are running on the desktop. b. Problem (Macintosh only) The printer will not print or the computer is installed. Restart the computer. 2. On the desktop, double-click the HP printer icon to install correctly, but the printer name does not appear in Control Panel. Note: For more information, see the onscreen user...
... or other software programs that are running on the desktop. b. Problem (Macintosh only) The printer will not print or the computer is installed. Restart the computer. 2. On the desktop, double-click the HP printer icon to install correctly, but the printer name does not appear in Control Panel. Note: For more information, see the onscreen user...
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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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... the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. 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. Replacing print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. For information about installing a print...
... the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. 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. Replacing print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. For information about installing a print...
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... instructions about removing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 14 Tri-color print cartridge Colors print but black is grayed and is removed from the print cartridge cradle. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 4.5 Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates by using only one print cartridge. Note: It is...
... instructions about removing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 14 Tri-color print cartridge Colors print but black is grayed and is removed from the print cartridge cradle. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 4.5 Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates by using only one print cartridge. Note: It is...
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... dpi mode: 1. 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...
... dpi mode: 1. 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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... settings that appear on the right of the following print-quality modes in the six-ink color print mode: 1. Adjusting these steps to specify color settings: 1. For more information, see the print cartridge installation page. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide The photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with...
... settings that appear on the right of the following print-quality modes in the six-ink color print mode: 1. Adjusting these steps to specify color settings: 1. For more information, see the print cartridge installation page. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide The photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with...
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... Photo Paper, Semigloss and set the Print quality to create quality photos with 1.25 cm tab); 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 ..., 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. •...
... Photo Paper, Semigloss and set the Print quality to create quality photos with 1.25 cm tab); 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 ..., 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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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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Place the photo paper, 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 a photo print cartridge in combination with the side to be ...printed on facing down in the In tray, and then push the paper into the printer until the paper stops. 5. Slide the paper guide to print 1. Printing 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer...
Place the photo paper, 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 a photo print cartridge in combination with the side to be ...printed on facing down in the In tray, and then push the paper into the printer until the paper stops. 5. Slide the paper guide to print 1. Printing 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer...
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... 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. To specify other print settings for a document. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 9 Printer software • Print settings • Page Setup dialog box • Print dialog box • Managing the...
... 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. To specify other print settings for a document. 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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...left print carriage compartment. 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 ...• Maintaining print cartridges • Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox 10.1 Installing print cartridges Print cartridges For printing most documents, use the photo print cartridge along with the tri-color print cartridge for the print cartridge selection number. ...
...left print carriage compartment. 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 ...• Maintaining print cartridges • Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox 10.1 Installing print cartridges Print cartridges For printing most documents, use the photo print cartridge along with the tri-color print cartridge for the print cartridge selection number. ...
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... 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 print cartridge cradle. 59 For information about installing a print cartridge, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge installed. Open the printer cover. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide...
... 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 print cartridge cradle. 59 For information about installing a print cartridge, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge installed. Open the printer cover. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide...
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.... 3. Caution: Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Select the Calibrate panel. 4. To calibrate color: 1. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 4. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridge. 62 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: 1. If...
.... 3. Caution: Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Select the Calibrate panel. 4. To calibrate color: 1. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 4. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridge. 62 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: 1. If...
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HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 7. Click the Print a test page button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 10.7 View estimated ink levels Follow these steps to view the estimated ink levels of the printer. 8. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Select the Ink Levels panel. 10.8 ...and use chlorine bleach. Caution: Always use sudsy ammonia. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Color fabric Wash the fabric in the printer: 1. White fabric Wash the fabric in their sealed packages until they are installed in cold water and use cold water to 95 degrees F). 65 ...
HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 7. Click the Print a test page button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 10.7 View estimated ink levels Follow these steps to view the estimated ink levels of the printer. 8. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Select the Ink Levels panel. 10.8 ...and use chlorine bleach. Caution: Always use sudsy ammonia. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Color fabric Wash the fabric in the printer: 1. White fabric Wash the fabric in their sealed packages until they are installed in cold water and use cold water to 95 degrees F). 65 ...