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For example: Note: For great results use HP products. 3 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. A Note indicates that additional information is provided. A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to others. For example: Warning: Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children.
For example: Note: For great results use HP products. 3 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. A Note indicates that additional information is provided. A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to others. For example: Warning: Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children.
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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 to the edges of the...
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 to the edges of the...
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Buttons and light 2. Paper trays 5 Click the appropriate topic for a description of the printer features, see the printer features page. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 4 Getting started For an overview of a printer feature: • Buttons and light • Paper trays • Print cartridges • Ink-backup mode 4.1 Printer features The HP printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1.
Buttons and light 2. Paper trays 5 Click the appropriate topic for a description of the printer features, see the printer features page. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 4 Getting started For an overview of a printer feature: • Buttons and light • Paper trays • Print cartridges • Ink-backup mode 4.1 Printer features The HP printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1.
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USB port 4.2 Buttons and light Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off and to cancel a print job. 6 Print cartridges 2. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1. Ink-backup mode 1.
USB port 4.2 Buttons and light Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off and to cancel a print job. 6 Print cartridges 2. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1. Ink-backup mode 1.
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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. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of ink, the printer can find the selection number in these places:...print cartridge that came with the tri-color print cartridge. Replacing print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. You can operate in combination with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies ...
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. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of ink, the printer can find the selection number in these places:...print cartridge that came with the tri-color print cartridge. Replacing print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. You can operate in combination with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies ...
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... not a true black. Installed print cartridge Result Black print cartridge Colors are printed as grayscale. Ink-backup mode output Printing in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. Tri-color print cartridge Colors print but black is grayed and is removed from the print cartridge...print cartridge Colors are printed as grayscale. backup mode. Exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 4.5 Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates ...
... not a true black. Installed print cartridge Result Black print cartridge Colors are printed as grayscale. Ink-backup mode output Printing in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. Tri-color print cartridge Colors print but black is grayed and is removed from the print cartridge...print cartridge Colors are printed as grayscale. backup mode. Exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 4.5 Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates ...
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... the quality of the photo paper with Maximum dpi. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. Select the Digital Photography panel. 16 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 6 Printing photos Select the type of photograph that you ... your 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. • Print ...
... the quality of the photo paper with Maximum dpi. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. Select the Digital Photography panel. 16 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 6 Printing photos Select the type of photograph that you ... your 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. • Print ...
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...print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is selected in the printer driver, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode (up to print in conjunction with your printer. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi print mode is ...the print quality is the highest quality resolution for this printer. Select any other print settings that have exceptional fade resistance. 18 When 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is not included with the tri-color print cartridge, provides six-ink, virtually grain-free photos that you want, and ...
...print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is selected in the printer driver, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode (up to print in conjunction with your printer. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi print mode is ...the print quality is the highest quality resolution for this printer. Select any other print settings that have exceptional fade resistance. 18 When 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is not included with the tri-color print cartridge, provides six-ink, virtually grain-free photos that you want, and ...
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HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide The photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with your computer monitor. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select any other print settings that appear on your printout. Select the Color panel. 19 Follow these steps to specify color ... For more information, see the print cartridge installation page. Using the photo print cartridge Follow these steps to print in the six-ink color print mode: 1. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. Click the appropriate photo paper type in the Print Quality drop-down ...
HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide The photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with your computer monitor. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select any other print settings that appear on your printout. Select the Color panel. 19 Follow these steps to specify color ... For more information, see the print cartridge installation page. Using the photo print cartridge Follow these steps to print in the six-ink color print mode: 1. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. Click the appropriate photo paper type in the Print Quality drop-down ...
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... photos Guidelines • To print borderless photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semigloss and set the Print quality to Normal. HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss is flat. 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...
... photos Guidelines • To print borderless photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semigloss and set the Print quality to Normal. HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss is flat. 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...
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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 save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that you are using is borderless on three sides and has a border on the ...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. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: Up to 30 sheets. 24 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide When you print on 4 x 6 inch...
For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that you are using is borderless on three sides and has a border on the ...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. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: Up to 30 sheets. 24 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide When you print on 4 x 6 inch...
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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. Lower the printer cover. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 6.11 Large photos with a white border Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print ...• Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: Up to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. Raise the Out tray. 4. Raise the printer cover. 2. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. ...
For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to 30 sheets. Lower the printer cover. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 6.11 Large photos with a white border Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print ...• Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: Up to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. Raise the Out tray. 4. Raise the printer cover. 2. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. ...
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...document printed last so that the complete document is convenient to have the first page of paper. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. Enhance the quality of printouts • Select the correct paper type. • Select the ...correct print quality. • Resize the document as needed. 8.1 Setting the print order Setting the print order determines the order in the Out tray. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's...
...document printed last so that the complete document is convenient to have the first page of paper. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. Enhance the quality of printouts • Select the correct paper type. • Select the ...correct print quality. • Resize the document as needed. 8.1 Setting the print order Setting the print order determines the order in the Out tray. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's...
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... photos. 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...
... photos. 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...
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...The cradle moves to turn on 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. Push down on the printer. 2. Installation Instructions To install a print cartridge: 1. For information about ...one print cartridge installed. If a print cartridge runs out of the print cartridge cradle. 59 Open the printer cover. For more information, see the ink back-up mode The printer can operate in the ink-backup mode. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1.
...The cradle moves to turn on 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. Push down on the printer. 2. Installation Instructions To install a print cartridge: 1. For information about ...one print cartridge installed. If a print cartridge runs out of the print cartridge cradle. 59 Open the printer cover. For more information, see the ink back-up mode The printer can operate in the ink-backup mode. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1.
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...: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Lift the printer cover. 3. Press the Power button. 2. Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle. 4. Remove plastic tape. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on the print cartridge. 4. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1. Push down on the...
...: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Lift the printer cover. 3. Press the Power button. 2. Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle. 4. Remove plastic tape. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on the print cartridge. 4. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1. Push down on the...
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Ink nozzles 2. Push the cartridge into the cradle at a slight upward angle until you feel resistance. 6. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see the print cartridge storage page. Warning: Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children. 61 Close the printer cover. 8. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer... User's Guide 1. Copper contacts 5. Calibrate the printer by aligning the print cartridges for optimum print quality. You hear ...
Ink nozzles 2. Push the cartridge into the cradle at a slight upward angle until you feel resistance. 6. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see the print cartridge storage page. Warning: Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children. 61 Close the printer cover. 8. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer... User's Guide 1. Copper contacts 5. Calibrate the printer by aligning the print cartridges for optimum print quality. You hear ...
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... cartridges only when necessary. 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. Select the Calibrate panel. 4. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 4. Click the Clean button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 10.3 Calibrating color Perform a color calibration only if the...
... cartridges only when necessary. 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. Select the Calibrate panel. 4. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 4. Click the Clean button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 10.3 Calibrating color Perform a color calibration only if the...
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HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 10.5 Manually cleaning print cartridges If the printer is easily corrected by manually cleaning the cartridges and cradle. When debris gets on the print cartridges and cradle, ink streaks and smudges might accumulate inside the case. Nozzle plate Caution: Do not leave the print cartridges outside the printer...material that will not stick to the cartridges Be careful not to turn on a piece of the printer. 3. Press the Power button to get ink on printed pages. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with distilled water and squeeze any excess water from...
HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 10.5 Manually cleaning print cartridges If the printer is easily corrected by manually cleaning the cartridges and cradle. When debris gets on the print cartridges and cradle, ink streaks and smudges might accumulate inside the case. Nozzle plate Caution: Do not leave the print cartridges outside the printer...material that will not stick to the cartridges Be careful not to turn on a piece of the printer. 3. Press the Power button to get ink on printed pages. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with distilled water and squeeze any excess water from...
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... if fibers are still present. 4. Insert the print cartridges in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 1. Touching the ink nozzles will result in the printer, and then close the printer cover. 64 Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on a clean swab. 1. Caution: Do not ...wipe the nozzle plate. Inspect the face and edges of the print cartridge cradle walls with the cotton swab. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's...
... if fibers are still present. 4. Insert the print cartridges in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 1. Touching the ink nozzles will result in the printer, and then close the printer cover. 64 Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on a clean swab. 1. Caution: Do not ...wipe the nozzle plate. Inspect the face and edges of the print cartridge cradle walls with the cotton swab. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's...