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... an HP Deskjet printer! 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 number 14 Regulatory notices inside back cover Print cartridge selection numbers back cover English Language 4 2 Tri-color print cartridge 4. The HP Deskjet 3840 series printer Thank you for more information. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer...
... an HP Deskjet printer! 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 number 14 Regulatory notices inside back cover Print cartridge selection numbers back cover English Language 4 2 Tri-color print cartridge 4. The HP Deskjet 3840 series printer Thank you for more information. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer...
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...Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3840 Series, and then click User's Guide. Readme The readme file provides information about known software compatibility issues with the HP printer. To view the readme file, double-click the HP DJ 3840 Readme icon on the desktop...on page 6. Windows Setup poster The setup poster offers information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. 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. To view the ...
...Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3840 Series, and then click User's Guide. Readme The readme file provides information about known software compatibility issues with the HP printer. To view the readme file, double-click the HP DJ 3840 Readme icon on the desktop...on page 6. Windows Setup poster The setup poster offers information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. 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. To view the ...
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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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...-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. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the reference guide that you are replacing. 1. You can operate in combination with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and...
...-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. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the reference guide that you are replacing. 1. You can operate in combination with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and...
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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. For instructions about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. Photo print cartridge Colors are printed as grayscale. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. backup...
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. For instructions about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. Photo print cartridge Colors are printed as grayscale. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. backup...
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...to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color and 1200-input dpi). In the Print Quality drop-down list, click Maximum dpi. 4. 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. Select any other print settings that have ...
...to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color and 1200-input dpi). In the Print Quality drop-down list, click Maximum dpi. 4. 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. Select any other print settings that have ...
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... 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. Installing the photo print cartridge To install the photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the colors that you want... appear on the right 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 six-ink color print mode: 1. For more information, see the print cartridge...
... 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. Installing the photo print cartridge To install the photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the colors that you want... appear on the right 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 six-ink color print mode: 1. For more information, see the print cartridge...
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Always have two print cartridges installed in ink-backup mode. Preparing to the left. 3. 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 ...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 HP Premium Plus Photo paper and set the Print quality to Normal. the photo prints without ...
Always have two print cartridges installed in ink-backup mode. Preparing to the left. 3. 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 ...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 HP Premium Plus Photo paper and set the Print quality to Normal. the photo prints without ...
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HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide When you are using is flat. For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not ... Guidelines • For high-quality results, 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 enhancing page. • Use...
HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide When you are using is flat. For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not ... Guidelines • For high-quality results, 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 enhancing page. • Use...
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.... 7. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size 26 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 6.11 Large photos with a white border Guidelines • For high-quality results, use the photo printing features, see ... tray. 4. 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 print 1. Preparing...
.... 7. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: • Paper Size: The appropriate paper size 26 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 6.11 Large photos with a white border Guidelines • For high-quality results, use the photo printing features, see ... tray. 4. 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 print 1. Preparing...
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...box 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 the paper size, scaling, and orientation for a document. To.... 52 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. To open the Page Setup dialog box, open the software program that is installed on your...
...box 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 the paper size, scaling, and orientation for a document. To.... 52 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. To open the Page Setup dialog box, open the software program that is installed on your...
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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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... 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 Supplies panel. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of the printer. 3. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the ink back-up mode The...
... 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 Supplies panel. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of the printer. 3. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the ink back-up mode The...
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... Calibrating color Perform a color calibration only if the colors in the printer. 3. Select the Calibrate Color panel. 5. Select the Calibrate panel. 4. Select the Clean panel. 3. If the print cartridges are not low on ink or might be cleaned. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 3. If the color is installed in ... the cartridge. 62 Load letter-size or A4-size plain white paper in the In tray. 2. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 10.2 Aligning print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to be low on ink, follow these steps to clean ...
... Calibrating color Perform a color calibration only if the colors in the printer. 3. Select the Calibrate Color panel. 5. Select the Calibrate panel. 4. Select the Clean panel. 3. If the print cartridges are not low on ink or might be cleaned. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 3. If the color is installed in ... the cartridge. 62 Load letter-size or A4-size plain white paper in the In tray. 2. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 10.2 Aligning print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to be low on ink, follow these steps to clean ...
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...HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Warm or hot water can set the ink into the fabric. 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...abrasive soap. Color fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Print cartridges should be stored at room temperature (15 to 35 degrees C or 59 to view the estimated ink levels of the printer. 8. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's ...
...HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Warm or hot water can set the ink into the fabric. 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...abrasive soap. Color fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Print cartridges should be stored at room temperature (15 to 35 degrees C or 59 to view the estimated ink levels of the printer. 8. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's ...
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...not drop the print cartridge. Dropping the print cartridge can damage it . Storing print cartridges When print cartridges are removed from the printer, store them in place. Inserting the print cartridge into the print cartridge protector Slide the print cartridge at a slight angle into ...to reattach it . 66 A print cartridge protector comes with the container. If you are ready to install the print cartridge in contact with the photo print cartridge. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide • Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until you store the...
...not drop the print cartridge. Dropping the print cartridge can damage it . Storing print cartridges When print cartridges are removed from the printer, store them in place. Inserting the print cartridge into the print cartridge protector Slide the print cartridge at a slight angle into ...to reattach it . 66 A print cartridge protector comes with the container. If you are ready to install the print cartridge in contact with the photo print cartridge. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide • Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until you store the...
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... USB devices that are correctly installed. • Paper or other media is correctly loaded in the In tray. • Printer cover is closed. • Rear access door is attached. Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is attached to the hub. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 11 Troubleshooting • Printer is not printing •...
... USB devices that are correctly installed. • Paper or other media is correctly loaded in the In tray. • Printer cover is closed. • Rear access door is attached. Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is attached to the hub. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 11 Troubleshooting • Printer is not printing •...
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...Verify that neither of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. • The print cartridges might be printing with only the tri-color print cartridge. Open the Print dialog box. 72 If a print cartridge is low on the page Follow these steps to adjust the ink ... cartridges is low on ink. Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality. • Verify that a black print cartridge is installed. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 11.4 Print quality is poor Streaks and missing lines If your printouts are ...
...Verify that neither of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. • The print cartridges might be printing with only the tri-color print cartridge. Open the Print dialog box. 72 If a print cartridge is low on the page Follow these steps to adjust the ink ... cartridges is low on ink. Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality. • Verify that a black print cartridge is installed. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 11.4 Print quality is poor Streaks and missing lines If your printouts are ...
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... colors are too blue, move the Color Tone slider towards Warmer. 6. If colors are still tinted or incorrect, then open the Print dialog box, select the Color panel, and then take one of the paper. Reprint the photograph. 3. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide Change the appropriate print settings within the software application to be installed for color...
... colors are too blue, move the Color Tone slider towards Warmer. 6. If colors are still tinted or incorrect, then open the Print dialog box, select the Color panel, and then take one of the paper. Reprint the photograph. 3. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide Change the appropriate print settings within the software application to be installed for color...
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Always have two print cartridges installed in a plastic bag and gently bend it the opposite direction of the paper ... you want to the paper size on the edges of the photograph is curled, place the paper in the printer. Part of a printout Verify that is specified in the Page Setup dialog box matches the size of the ... the photo paper storage page. 75 If the photo paper is faded The following conditions can create fading. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 11.7 Borderless printing problems Guidelines When printing borderless printouts, follow these guidelines: • Open the ...
Always have two print cartridges installed in a plastic bag and gently bend it the opposite direction of the paper ... you want to the paper size on the edges of the photograph is curled, place the paper in the printer. Part of a printout Verify that is specified in the Page Setup dialog box matches the size of the ... the photo paper storage page. 75 If the photo paper is faded The following conditions can create fading. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 11.7 Borderless printing problems Guidelines When printing borderless printouts, follow these guidelines: • Open the ...