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Tri-color print cartridge 4. Power supply* 5. Setup posters (Windows® and Macintosh) 7. This reference guide 8. See "HP support" on page 12 for Windows 7 Printer is not printing after installation 9 Paper jam 11 HP support 12 Product specifications 13 Regulatory model ...numbers back cover English Language 4 2 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer 2. What's in appearance. Power cord* 6. 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. If any of these items...
Tri-color print cartridge 4. Power supply* 5. Setup posters (Windows® and Macintosh) 7. This reference guide 8. See "HP support" on page 12 for Windows 7 Printer is not printing after installation 9 Paper jam 11 HP support 12 Product specifications 13 Regulatory model ...numbers back cover English Language 4 2 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer 2. What's in appearance. Power cord* 6. 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. If any of these items...
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... 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. Macintosh ...Setup poster The setup poster offers information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. Readme The readme file provides information...
... 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. Macintosh ...Setup poster The setup poster offers information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. Readme The readme file provides information...
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... by 254 mm (8 x 10 inch) 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 to 24 lb) Envelopes: 70 to 90... mm Photo paper 102 x 152 mm (4 x 6 inches) 102 x 152 mm (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 Media size Note: For a complete list of supported media sizes, see the...
... by 254 mm (8 x 10 inch) 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 to 24 lb) Envelopes: 70 to 90... mm Photo paper 102 x 152 mm (4 x 6 inches) 102 x 152 mm (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 Media size Note: For a complete list of supported media sizes, see the...
HP Deskjet 3840 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide
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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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...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-...8226; Achieve the highest resolution with borderless printing. Open the Print dialog box. 2. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 6 Printing photos Select the type of photograph that you want to ...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. •...
...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-...8226; Achieve the highest resolution with borderless printing. Open the Print dialog box. 2. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 6 Printing photos Select the type of photograph that you want to ...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. •...
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Raise the printer cover. 2. Raise the Out tray. 28 Slide the paper width guide to 100 sheets. Printer software Learn about the printer software. 7.1 E-mail Guidelines Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: Up to the left. 3. Preparing to print 1. 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.
Raise the printer cover. 2. Raise the Out tray. 28 Slide the paper width guide to 100 sheets. Printer software Learn about the printer software. 7.1 E-mail Guidelines Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: Up to the left. 3. Preparing to print 1. 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.
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... do not have to print. Select the General panel. 45 Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select one time, use the printer software to specify the number of copies to re-arrange the copies after printing. This is the appropriate setting for the Print Order: • Front to ... the first page of copies to print in the application. If the program that you to specify the number of copies to print collated copies: 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 3.
... do not have to print. Select the General panel. 45 Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select one time, use the printer software to specify the number of copies to re-arrange the copies after printing. This is the appropriate setting for the Print Order: • Front to ... the first page of copies to print in the application. If the program that you to specify the number of copies to print collated copies: 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 3.
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... steps to print multiple pages on the printed page. The printer software automatically resizes the document text and images to print multiple pages of a document on a single sheet of paper: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Layout panel. 48 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide • Tablet binding with portrait orientation: Reload the...
... steps to print multiple pages on the printed page. The printer software automatically resizes the document text and images to print multiple pages of a document on a single sheet of paper: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Layout panel. 48 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide • Tablet binding with portrait orientation: Reload the...
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Select one of the following options from the printer software: 1. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 8.6 Selecting a print quality Follow these steps to shrink or enlarge text and graphics: 1. ... dialog box. 2. Follow these steps to shrink or enlarge printed text and graphics without changing the paper size. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 3. In the Paper Type drop-down list: • FastDraft: Prints at the fastest printing speed. • Fast Normal: Prints more quickly than...
Select one of the following options from the printer software: 1. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 8.6 Selecting a print quality Follow these steps to shrink or enlarge text and graphics: 1. ... dialog box. 2. Follow these steps to shrink or enlarge printed text and graphics without changing the paper size. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 3. In the Paper Type drop-down list: • FastDraft: Prints at the fastest printing speed. • Fast Normal: Prints more quickly than...
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... you used to change the print settings for a document, use the Page Setup dialog box. To open the Page Setup dialog box, open the software program that 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...
... you used to change the print settings for a document, use the Page Setup dialog box. To open the Page Setup dialog box, open the software program that 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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...paper guide fits firmly against the edge of the paper. 3. Select the Layout panel. 4. Printout does not reflect selected print settings Some software applications allow you are misaligned, then align the print cartridges. Open the Page Setup dialog box and verify the following settings: • Paper...or at an angle 1. Envelope is misprinted Text and images are missing or printed in the In tray. 2. Reprint the document. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 2. Parts of paper is selected, and you to fit on your printouts are not printing a poster, click Multiple ...
...paper guide fits firmly against the edge of the paper. 3. Select the Layout panel. 4. Printout does not reflect selected print settings Some software applications allow you are misaligned, then align the print cartridges. Open the Page Setup dialog box and verify the following settings: • Paper...or at an angle 1. Envelope is misprinted Text and images are missing or printed in the In tray. 2. Reprint the document. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 2. Parts of paper is selected, and you to fit on your printouts are not printing a poster, click Multiple ...
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... are still tinted or incorrect, then open the Print dialog box, select the Color panel, and then take one of the paper. 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...
... are still tinted or incorrect, then open the Print dialog box, select the Color panel, and then take one of the paper. 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...
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...in ink-backup mode. If the photo paper is not curled. If the problem persists, then use photo paper that is not curled. 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. Part of the curl until the paper lies flat. For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage page...
...in ink-backup mode. If the photo paper is not curled. If the problem persists, then use photo paper that is not curled. 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. Part of the curl until the paper lies flat. For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage page...
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Verify that the software application you are using supports borderless printing. For small photo paper If the printout has an unwanted border, then try the following conditions can create ...-off tab If the border appears below the tear-off tab, then remove the tab. 77 Load the photo paper correctly in the paper tray. 3. 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.
Verify that the software application you are using supports borderless printing. For small photo paper If the printout has an unwanted border, then try the following conditions can create ...-off tab If the border appears below the tear-off tab, then remove the tab. 77 Load the photo paper correctly in the paper tray. 3. 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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...selected as a paper jam or a problem with a print cartridge. hp.com/support. Printer is in the printer. 79 To increase printer speed, close all unnecessary software programs when printing. If an error message appears Read the error message ...printer driver may be installed. To increase the printer speed, select a different print quality mode. Printer driver is a problem with the printer, such as the print quality. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1. Power light What the flashing light means The Power light can slow the printer's performance. Multiple software...
...selected as a paper jam or a problem with a print cartridge. hp.com/support. Printer is in the printer. 79 To increase printer speed, close all unnecessary software programs when printing. If an error message appears Read the error message ...printer driver may be installed. To increase the printer speed, select a different print quality mode. Printer driver is a problem with the printer, such as the print quality. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1. Power light What the flashing light means The Power light can slow the printer's performance. Multiple software...
HP Deskjet 3840 Printer series - (Macintosh OS X) User's Guide
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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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...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. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 16 Accessing the digital photography options 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer...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-...
...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. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 16 Accessing the digital photography options 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer...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-...
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Slide the paper width guide to print 1. Raise the printer cover. 2. 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 Iron-on Transfers Printing tips Minimize your cost and effort while maximizing the quality of your printouts using these printing tips. Preparing to the left. 3. Printer software Learn about the printer software. 7.1 E-mail Guidelines Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: Up to 100 sheets.
Slide the paper width guide to print 1. Raise the printer cover. 2. 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 Iron-on Transfers Printing tips Minimize your cost and effort while maximizing the quality of your printouts using these printing tips. Preparing to the left. 3. Printer software Learn about the printer software. 7.1 E-mail Guidelines Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: Up to 100 sheets.
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HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide • Clear the Reverse Page Order check box to print the...page. 41 If the program that you are printing several copies of copies that you to use the printer software to specify the number of paper. Note: The reverse page order feature is only available in the ...settings that you to print multiple pages of a document on a single sheet of paper The printer software allows you want to print. The printer software automatically resizes the document text and images to print collated copies: 1. Select any other print settings...
HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide • Clear the Reverse Page Order check box to print the...page. 41 If the program that you are printing several copies of copies that you to use the printer software to specify the number of paper. Note: The reverse page order feature is only available in the ...settings that you to print multiple pages of a document on a single sheet of paper The printer software allows you want to print. The printer software automatically resizes the document text and images to print collated copies: 1. Select any other print settings...
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Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 8.5 Selecting a print quality Follow these steps to select a print quality from the printer software: 1. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 43 Open the Print dialog box. 2. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 3. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click the appropriate paper type. 4.
Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 8.5 Selecting a print quality Follow these steps to select a print quality from the printer software: 1. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 43 Open the Print dialog box. 2. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 3. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click the appropriate paper type. 4.