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Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. A Note indicates that additional information is provided. 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 A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to others. 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. 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 A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to others. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts.
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...'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 to the...
...'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 to the...
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Click the appropriate topic for a description of the printer features, see the printer features page. Buttons and light 2. Paper trays 5 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.
Click the appropriate topic for a description of the printer features, see the printer features page. Buttons and light 2. Paper trays 5 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. Ink-backup mode 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 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. Ink-backup mode 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1.
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... with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. Quality color photos For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and use a photo print cartridge in the ink-backup mode. Replacing print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User...
... with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. Quality color photos For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and use a photo print cartridge in the ink-backup mode. Replacing print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User...
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... mode. Tri-color print cartridge Colors print but black is grayed and is recommended that you do not use the photo print cartridge for ink- Note: It is not a true black. For instructions about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 4.5 Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates by using...
... mode. Tri-color print cartridge Colors print but black is grayed and is recommended that you do not use the photo print cartridge for ink- Note: It is not a true black. For instructions about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 4.5 Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates by using...
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...the Digital Photography panel. 16 Learn how to add professional touches to your photos The printer software offers several features to save money and ink when printing photos. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 6 Printing photos Select the type of photograph that you want to print...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 Digital Photography panel. 16 Learn how to add professional touches to your photos The printer software offers several features to save money and ink when printing photos. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 6 Printing photos Select the type of photograph that you want to print...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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...included with the tri-color print cartridge, provides six-ink, virtually grain-free photos that have exceptional fade resistance. 18 Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 6.4 Photo print cartridge The photo print cartridge, used in conjunction with your printer. Select the Paper ... 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 selected in the printer driver, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode (up to print in...
...included with the tri-color print cartridge, provides six-ink, virtually grain-free photos that have exceptional fade resistance. 18 Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print. 6.4 Photo print cartridge The photo print cartridge, used in conjunction with your printer. Select the Paper ... 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 selected in the printer driver, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode (up to print in...
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...cartridge To maintain the health of the print cartridge, follow the print cartridge storage guidelines. 6.5 Using color settings Use the Color panel to specify color settings: 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide The photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with your printout. Using the photo print cartridge...in the Print Quality drop-down list. 4. Follow these steps to differ from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in the six-ink color print mode: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality ...
...cartridge To maintain the health of the print cartridge, follow the print cartridge storage guidelines. 6.5 Using color settings Use the Color panel to specify color settings: 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide The photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with your printout. Using the photo print cartridge...in the Print Quality drop-down list. 4. Follow these steps to differ from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in the six-ink color print mode: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality ...
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... paper guide to print 1. Raise the Out tray. 22 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 are using is designed...borderless photos, use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab (10 x 15 cm with less ink. HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss is flat. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: Up to Normal. Note: For higher-quality photos, use ...
... paper guide to print 1. Raise the Out tray. 22 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 are using is designed...borderless photos, use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab (10 x 15 cm with less ink. HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss is flat. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: Up to Normal. Note: For higher-quality photos, use ...
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...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 three sides and has a border on the bottom. 6.10 Small photos with a white border Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in ... 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. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: Up to save money and ink when printing photos. ...
...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 three sides and has a border on the bottom. 6.10 Small photos with a white border Guidelines • For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in ... 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. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: Up to save money and ink when printing photos. ...
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... Paper Size: The appropriate paper size 26 Lower the printer cover. 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..., with the tricolor print cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the In tray, and then push the paper into the printer until the paper stops. 5. Raise the Out tray. 4. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 6.11 Large...
... Paper Size: The appropriate paper size 26 Lower the printer cover. 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..., with the tricolor print cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the In tray, and then push the paper into the printer until the paper stops. 5. Raise the Out tray. 4. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 6.11 Large...
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... compartment. 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 print cartridges Print cartridges For printing...
... compartment. 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 print cartridges Print cartridges For printing...
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... the center of the print cartridge cradle. 59 Ink back-up mode page. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of ink, the printer can operate with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1. If a print cartridge runs out of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print...
... the center of the print cartridge cradle. 59 Ink back-up mode page. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of ink, the printer can operate with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1. If a print cartridge runs out of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print...
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... Power button. 2. Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle. 4. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on the print cartridge. 4. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1. Do not remove...
... Power button. 2. Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle. 4. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on the print cartridge. 4. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1. Do not remove...
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... of children. 61 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1. Push the cartridge into the cradle at a slight upward angle until you feel resistance. 6. You hear a snap when the print cartridge is correctly positioned. 7. Copper contacts 5. For information about storing print cartridges, see the print cartridge recovery page. Close the printer cover. 8. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the...
... of children. 61 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1. Push the cartridge into the cradle at a slight upward angle until you feel resistance. 6. You hear a snap when the print cartridge is correctly positioned. 7. Copper contacts 5. For information about storing print cartridges, see the print cartridge recovery page. Close the printer cover. 8. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the...
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.... Click the Align button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Select the Calibrate Color panel. 5. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 10.2 Aligning print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to ensure the best print quality. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 4. Click the Clean button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 10...
.... Click the Align button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Select the Calibrate Color panel. 5. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 10.2 Aligning print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to ensure the best print quality. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 4. Click the Clean button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 10...
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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. Disconnect the power cord from the swab. 63 Lightly moisten a cotton swab with the nozzle plate facing up. 1. Gathering cleaning supplies You will need the following items to clean the print cartridges...of debris might appear on a piece of the printer. 2. The cradle moves to get ink on the printer, and then raise the printer cover. Remove the print cartridges and place them on printed pages. Preparing to turn...
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. Disconnect the power cord from the swab. 63 Lightly moisten a cotton swab with the nozzle plate facing up. 1. Gathering cleaning supplies You will need the following items to clean the print cartridges...of debris might appear on a piece of the printer. 2. The cradle moves to get ink on the printer, and then raise the printer cover. Remove the print cartridges and place them on printed pages. Preparing to turn...
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...print cartridge 3. Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on a clean swab. 1. Insert the print cartridges in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 1. Wipe the face and edges of the print cartridge for the second cartridge. 5. Print cartridge ...cradle walls 6. Caution: Do not wipe the nozzle plate. Inspect the face and edges of the first print cartridge with clean, moistened cotton swabs. Repeat steps 1 and 2 if fibers are still present. 4. Nozzle plate 2. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer...
...print cartridge 3. Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on a clean swab. 1. Insert the print cartridges in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 1. Wipe the face and edges of the print cartridge for the second cartridge. 5. Print cartridge ...cradle walls 6. Caution: Do not wipe the nozzle plate. Inspect the face and edges of the first print cartridge with clean, moistened cotton swabs. Repeat steps 1 and 2 if fibers are still present. 4. Nozzle plate 2. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer...
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HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 7. White fabric Wash the fabric in their sealed packages until they are installed in cold water and use sudsy ammonia. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Caution: Always use chlorine bleach. Repeat the cleaning procedure if ink streaks continue to appear on printed... soap. Print cartridges should be stored at room temperature (15 to 35 degrees C or 59 to remove ink from skin and clothing Follow these steps to the back of the print cartridges that are needed. Color fabric Wash the fabric in the printer: 1. Connect ...
HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 7. White fabric Wash the fabric in their sealed packages until they are installed in cold water and use sudsy ammonia. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Caution: Always use chlorine bleach. Repeat the cleaning procedure if ink streaks continue to appear on printed... soap. Print cartridges should be stored at room temperature (15 to 35 degrees C or 59 to remove ink from skin and clothing Follow these steps to the back of the print cartridges that are needed. Color fabric Wash the fabric in the printer: 1. Connect ...