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... 7. Printer software CD * The power supplies and power cords might come with your printer: Finding information 3 Connecting to an HP dealer or contact HP Support. See the setup poster for Windows 7 Printer is not printing after installation 9 Paper jam 11 HP support .... ᕡ ᕢ ᕣ ᕤ ᕥ ᕦ ᕧ ᕨ 1. See "HP support" on page 12 for buying an HP Deskjet printer! Power cord* 6. The HP Deskjet 3840 series printer Thank you for more information. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer 2. Tri-color print cartridge 4. This reference guide 8.
... 7. Printer software CD * The power supplies and power cords might come with your printer: Finding information 3 Connecting to an HP dealer or contact HP Support. See the setup poster for Windows 7 Printer is not printing after installation 9 Paper jam 11 HP support .... ᕡ ᕢ ᕣ ᕤ ᕥ ᕦ ᕧ ᕨ 1. See "HP support" on page 12 for buying an HP Deskjet printer! Power cord* 6. The HP Deskjet 3840 series printer Thank you for more information. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer 2. Tri-color print cartridge 4. This reference guide 8.
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To view the Windows 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 software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. Troubleshooting This reference guide contains troubleshooting information for optimal performance. Windows Setup poster...
To view the Windows 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 software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. Troubleshooting This reference guide contains troubleshooting information for optimal performance. Windows Setup poster...
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... if you are not using Windows 2000), replace the USB cable. Disconnect the USB cable from the printer. 3. Reconnect the USB cable and make sure that the printer software CD was inserted into a supported CD-ROM drive. 2. Click OK. 7. At the top of the...Unknown Device" message appears. If "Unknown Device" continues to the printer. 6. Click HPPP, and then click Open. 5. Possible causes Solution • Static electricity has built up the HP printer. Reconnect the power cord to install the printer software. Click Start, click Run, and then click Browse. 3. ...
... if you are not using Windows 2000), replace the USB cable. Disconnect the USB cable from the printer. 3. Reconnect the USB cable and make sure that the printer software CD was inserted into a supported CD-ROM drive. 2. Click OK. 7. At the top of the...Unknown Device" message appears. If "Unknown Device" continues to the printer. 6. Click HPPP, and then click Open. 5. Possible causes Solution • Static electricity has built up the HP printer. Reconnect the power cord to install the printer software. Click Start, click Run, and then click Browse. 3. ...
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...on the computer. Note: To quit the antivirus program, follow the manufacturer's instructions for the keyboard and mouse). 2. Reinstall the printer software: a. Follow the onscreen instructions to the computer (except for turning off , and then disconnect the USB cable and power cord. ...the computer. Quit any background tasks, such as a scanner, is installed. Turn the printer off the software. 6. Insert the printer software CD into the CD-ROM drive. Make sure that the printer is inserted" on . b. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. Follow the onscreen ...
...on the computer. Note: To quit the antivirus program, follow the manufacturer's instructions for the keyboard and mouse). 2. Reinstall the printer software: a. Follow the onscreen instructions to the computer (except for turning off , and then disconnect the USB cable and power cord. ...the computer. Quit any background tasks, such as a scanner, is installed. Turn the printer off the software. 6. Insert the printer software CD into the CD-ROM drive. Make sure that the printer is inserted" on . b. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. Follow the onscreen ...
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... in "The installation program stops when it looks for turning off the software. 2. Restart the computer. 2. On the desktop, double-click the HP printer icon to install. 1. Delete the print job from the print queue. Open the Print Center/Printer Setup Utility or Printer List. 2. Note: Restart the antivirus program after I click Print on the...
... in "The installation program stops when it looks for turning off the software. 2. Restart the computer. 2. On the desktop, double-click the HP printer icon to install. 1. Delete the print job from the print queue. Open the Print Center/Printer Setup Utility or Printer List. 2. Note: Restart the antivirus program after I click Print on the...
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...it? • Did you will be asked to bring it back to qualified online support specialists • Software and printer driver updates for your product 3. English Language 4 12 HP support Support process Follow these questions: • Has this situation began? See the inside front cover of... options. Contact your printer has a hardware failure, you add any new hardware or software to learn more about the issue. 2. After the free phone support period After the free phone support period, help is always available to www.hp.com/support. Call HP support. Search the ...
...it? • Did you will be asked to bring it back to qualified online support specialists • Software and printer driver updates for your product 3. English Language 4 12 HP support Support process Follow these questions: • Has this situation began? See the inside front cover of... options. Contact your printer has a hardware failure, you add any new hardware or software to learn more about the issue. 2. After the free phone support period After the free phone support period, help is always available to www.hp.com/support. Call HP support. Search the ...
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... 9.2.2 and later, and OS X 10.1.5 and later Physical specifications Printer dimension (with your system configuration, software program, and document complexity. Using other supported print cartridges could result ...color graphics: Up to 50 English 13 Product specifications Print speed in slower print speeds. Power consumption Less than 4 watts maximum when off 5.25 watts maximum average when not printing 25 watts maximum average when printing Software...maximum printer performance when printing black text, HP recommends that you use the black print cartridge (selection number 27).
... 9.2.2 and later, and OS X 10.1.5 and later Physical specifications Printer dimension (with your system configuration, software program, and document complexity. Using other supported print cartridges could result ...color graphics: Up to 50 English 13 Product specifications Print speed in slower print speeds. Power consumption Less than 4 watts maximum when off 5.25 watts maximum average when not printing 25 watts maximum average when printing Software...maximum printer performance when printing black text, HP recommends that you use the black print cartridge (selection number 27).
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...for your product is VCVRA-0202. Media size Note: For a complete list of supported media sizes, see the printer software. This regulatory number should not be confused with tear-off tab 127 by 178 mm (5 x 7 inch) 203...Custom-size media Width: 77 to 216 mm (3 to 8.5 inches) Length: 127 to 356 mm (5 to 14 inches) Media weights (printer only) Letter paper: 65 to 90 g/m ² (16 to 24 lb) Legal paper: 70 to 90 g/m ² (20 ... (4 x 6 inches), with tear-off tab 100 x 150 mm 100 x 150 mm, with the marketing name (HP Deskjet 3845, HP Deskjet 3848 etc.) or product numbers (C9037A, C9038D etc.). 14
...for your product is VCVRA-0202. Media size Note: For a complete list of supported media sizes, see the printer software. This regulatory number should not be confused with tear-off tab 127 by 178 mm (5 x 7 inch) 203...Custom-size media Width: 77 to 216 mm (3 to 8.5 inches) Length: 127 to 356 mm (5 to 14 inches) Media weights (printer only) Letter paper: 65 to 90 g/m ² (16 to 24 lb) Legal paper: 70 to 90 g/m ² (20 ... (4 x 6 inches), with tear-off tab 100 x 150 mm 100 x 150 mm, with the marketing name (HP Deskjet 3845, HP Deskjet 3848 etc.) or product numbers (C9037A, C9038D etc.). 14
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HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer To find an answer to a question, select one of the following topics: • Notices • Special features • Getting started • Connecting to the printer • Printing photos • Printing other documents • Printing tips • Printer software • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Specifications • Supplies 1
HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer To find an answer to a question, select one of the following topics: • Notices • Special features • Getting started • Connecting to the printer • Printing photos • Printing other documents • Printing tips • Printer software • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Specifications • Supplies 1
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...professional touches to your photos The printer software offers several features to improve the quality of the photo paper with Maximum dpi. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 6 Printing photos ... photos Learn how to enhance your photographs by using the printer photo printing features. 6.1 Enhancing your digital photographs: • Use the photo print cartridge for great colors. • Use advanced color settings to improve printed colors. • Print black-and-white photos. • ...
...professional touches to your photos The printer software offers several features to improve the quality of the photo paper with Maximum dpi. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 6 Printing photos ... photos Learn how to enhance your photographs by using the printer photo printing features. 6.1 Enhancing your digital photographs: • Use the photo print cartridge for great colors. • Use advanced color settings to improve printed colors. • Print black-and-white photos. • ...
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Printer software Learn about the printer software. 7.1 E-mail Guidelines Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: Up to the left. 3. Raise the Out tray. 28 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 7 Printing other documents E-mail Letters Documents Envelopes Brochures Greeting cards Transparencies Labels Index cards Booklets Posters Iron-on Transfers Printing tips Minimize your cost and effort while maximizing the quality of your printouts using these printing tips. Slide the paper width guide to 100 sheets. Raise the printer cover. 2. Preparing to print 1.
Printer software Learn about the printer software. 7.1 E-mail Guidelines Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: Up to the left. 3. Raise the Out tray. 28 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 7 Printing other documents E-mail Letters Documents Envelopes Brochures Greeting cards Transparencies Labels Index cards Booklets Posters Iron-on Transfers Printing tips Minimize your cost and effort while maximizing the quality of your printouts using these printing tips. Slide the paper width guide to 100 sheets. Raise the printer cover. 2. Preparing to print 1.
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... that you are printing several copies of a document at one of the following options for most print jobs. 4. Select the General panel. 45 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 3. This is the appropriate setting for the Print Order: • Front to back: Prints the first page of the document first...copies to re-arrange the copies after printing. Follow these steps to print in the application. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Note: Some software programs do not allow you do not have to print. Select any other print settings that you to use collation so that you want, ...
... that you are printing several copies of a document at one of the following options for most print jobs. 4. Select the General panel. 45 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 3. This is the appropriate setting for the Print Order: • Front to back: Prints the first page of the document first...copies to re-arrange the copies after printing. Follow these steps to print in the application. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Note: Some software programs do not allow you do not have to print. Select any other print settings that you to use collation so that you want, ...
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...Layout panel. 48 Open the Print dialog box. 2. Follow these steps to print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide • Tablet binding with portrait orientation: Reload the paper as shown below: • Tablet binding with landscape ...orientation: Reload the paper as shown below: 8.4 Printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper The printer software allows you to print multiple pages of a document on a single sheet of paper: 1. The printer software automatically resizes the document text and images to fit on the printed page.
...Layout panel. 48 Open the Print dialog box. 2. Follow these steps to print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide • Tablet binding with portrait orientation: Reload the paper as shown below: • Tablet binding with landscape ...orientation: Reload the paper as shown below: 8.4 Printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper The printer software allows you to print multiple pages of a document on a single sheet of paper: 1. The printer software automatically resizes the document text and images to fit on the printed page.
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... these steps to print than FastDraft. • Normal: Provides the best balance between print quality and speed. Select one of the following options from the printer software: 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 50 Open the Print dialog box. 2. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 3.
... these steps to print than FastDraft. • Normal: Provides the best balance between print quality and speed. Select one of the following options from the printer software: 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 50 Open the Print dialog box. 2. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 3.
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HP Deskjet 3840 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. Use the printer software, known as the printer driver, to change the print settings for a document, and...to modify the layout of a print job • Printing from the computer desktop 9.1 Print settings The printer is controlled by software that you used to the printer, use the Page Setup dialog box. To specify other print settings for a document. To open the ...
HP Deskjet 3840 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. Use the printer software, known as the printer driver, to change the print settings for a document, and...to modify the layout of a print job • Printing from the computer desktop 9.1 Print settings The printer is controlled by software that you used to the printer, use the Page Setup dialog box. To specify other print settings for a document. To open the ...
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...in the In tray correctly. 2. Printout does not reflect selected print settings Some software applications allow you are misaligned, then align the print cartridges. The software application's print settings might differ from the printer settings that the paper has been placed in the Pages Per Sheet box. ... inside the envelope before loading it in the wrong place 1. Move the Ink Density slider toward Light or Heavy. 4. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 2. Select the Ink panel. 3. Reprint the document. Parts of the paper. 3. Select the Layout panel. 4.
...in the In tray correctly. 2. Printout does not reflect selected print settings Some software applications allow you are misaligned, then align the print cartridges. The software application's print settings might differ from the printer settings that the paper has been placed in the Pages Per Sheet box. ... inside the envelope before loading it in the wrong place 1. Move the Ink Density slider toward Light or Heavy. 4. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 2. Select the Ink panel. 3. Reprint the document. Parts of the paper. 3. Select the Layout panel. 4.
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... printed on the Print or Page Setup dialog boxes. 11.6 Photos are not printing correctly Check the paper tray 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. Place the photo paper in photographs appear tinted or incorrect, follow these steps: 1. If...
... printed on the Print or Page Setup dialog boxes. 11.6 Photos are not printing correctly Check the paper tray 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. Place the photo paper in photographs appear tinted or incorrect, follow these steps: 1. If...
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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 the paper size on the edges of the photograph is faded The following conditions can create fading. If the ... is not curled. For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage page. 75 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 the paper size on the edges of the photograph is faded The following conditions can create fading. If the ... is not curled. For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage page. 75 Always have two print cartridges installed in a software application and assign the image size.
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... solutions: • Align the print cartridges. • Verify that the paper guide fits firmly against the edge of the paper. Verify that the software application you are using supports borderless printing. Load the photo paper correctly in the paper tray. 3. For small photo paper with a tear-off tab...paper tray. 2. For small photo paper If the printout has an unwanted border, then try the following conditions can create an unwanted border. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide Image is printed at an angle Follow these steps if the image is printed at an angle: 1.
... solutions: • Align the print cartridges. • Verify that the paper guide fits firmly against the edge of the paper. Verify that the software application you are using supports borderless printing. Load the photo paper correctly in the paper tray. 3. For small photo paper with a tear-off tab...paper tray. 2. For small photo paper If the printout has an unwanted border, then try the following conditions can create an unwanted border. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide Image is printed at an angle Follow these steps if the image is printed at an angle: 1.
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... flashing light means The Power light can slow the printer's performance. Multiple software applications are printing Documents containing graphics or photographs print slower than text documents. To increase the printer speed, select a different print quality mode. For information about updating the printer driver, visit the HP Web site at its solution. 11.9 Document prints slowly...
... flashing light means The Power light can slow the printer's performance. Multiple software applications are printing Documents containing graphics or photographs print slower than text documents. To increase the printer speed, select a different print quality mode. For information about updating the printer driver, visit the HP Web site at its solution. 11.9 Document prints slowly...