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...color print cartridge 4. 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 more information. This reference guide 8. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer...from the box, talk to the printer 4 Printer operation 5 Print cartridges 5 Troubleshooting 6 Installation troubleshooting for buying an HP Deskjet printer! The printer box contains the following information about your printer. Power supply* 5. See "HP support" on page 12 for ...
...color print cartridge 4. 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 more information. This reference guide 8. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer...from the box, talk to the printer 4 Printer operation 5 Print cartridges 5 Troubleshooting 6 Installation troubleshooting for buying an HP Deskjet printer! The printer box contains the following information about your printer. Power supply* 5. See "HP support" on page 12 for ...
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... printer installation, printer usage, and paper jams. See "Troubleshooting" on the desktop. To view the readme file, double-click the HP DJ 3840 Readme icon on page 6. To view the Windows onscreen user's guide, click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet ...software compatibility issues with the HP printer. Onscreen user's guide An HTML browser is designed to be viewed with the Windows operating system. Windows Setup poster The setup poster offers information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. English 3 Finding ...
... printer installation, printer usage, and paper jams. See "Troubleshooting" on the desktop. To view the readme file, double-click the HP DJ 3840 Readme icon on page 6. To view the Windows onscreen user's guide, click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet ...software compatibility issues with the HP printer. Onscreen user's guide An HTML browser is designed to be viewed with the Windows operating system. Windows Setup poster The setup poster offers information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. English 3 Finding ...
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... new hardware. (Windows only) The printer name does not appear in the list of additional troubleshooting topics that are discussed in this section if you have problems setting up the HP printer, if you set up the printer, or if a paper jam occurs. The printer has a paper jam. Topics The installation program does not start automatically.
... new hardware. (Windows only) The printer name does not appear in the list of additional troubleshooting topics that are discussed in this section if you have problems setting up the HP printer, if you set up the printer, or if a paper jam occurs. The printer has a paper jam. Topics The installation program does not start automatically.
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...click the Look in the Run dialog box. 6. Problem When I connect a USB cable between the printer and your computer. • You might have problems setting up the HP printer. Click OK. 7. If you are using Windows 2000), replace the USB cable. Disconnect the power ...-ROM drive. 2. Possible causes Solution • Static electricity has built up in the cable between the printer and the computer, an "Unknown Device" message appears. English 7 Installation troubleshooting for Windows Use the information in this message appears, you are using Windows 2000. Possible causes Solution...
...click the Look in the Run dialog box. 6. Problem When I connect a USB cable between the printer and your computer. • You might have problems setting up the HP printer. Click OK. 7. If you are using Windows 2000), replace the USB cable. Disconnect the power ...-ROM drive. 2. Possible causes Solution • Static electricity has built up in the cable between the printer and the computer, an "Unknown Device" message appears. English 7 Installation troubleshooting for Windows Use the information in this message appears, you are using Windows 2000. Possible causes Solution...
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..., replace the USB cable, and then continue to the next step. 3. Insert the printer software CD into the CD-ROM drive. If the installation program does not start automatically, see "The installation program does not start automatically when the CD is installed. c. Possible causes One of through a USB hub). Note: To quit the antivirus...
..., replace the USB cable, and then continue to the next step. 3. Insert the printer software CD into the CD-ROM drive. If the installation program does not start automatically, see "The installation program does not start automatically when the CD is installed. c. Possible causes One of through a USB hub). Note: To quit the antivirus...
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...attached. See page 10. (Macintosh only) The printer will not print or the computer is poor. The printer has a paper jam. The print quality is not responding. The document prints slowly. See page 11. Photos are correctly installed. Paper or other media is correctly... loaded in the list of printers after installation 1 Verify that all of these conditions have been met, restart the computer. 2 If the problem...
...attached. See page 10. (Macintosh only) The printer will not print or the computer is poor. The printer has a paper jam. The print quality is not responding. The document prints slowly. See page 11. Photos are correctly installed. Paper or other media is correctly... loaded in the list of printers after installation 1 Verify that all of these conditions have been met, restart the computer. 2 If the problem...
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... by using the following procedure: Mac OS 9.x 1. Mac OS X 1. To view the onscreen user's guide, double-click the HP DJ 3840 Help icon on the computer. Problem (Windows only) The printer software seemed to install. 1. b. Restart the computer. 2. Note: For more information, see the onscreen user's guide. Quit any antivirus programs or other...
... by using the following procedure: Mac OS 9.x 1. Mac OS X 1. To view the onscreen user's guide, double-click the HP DJ 3840 Help icon on the computer. Problem (Windows only) The printer software seemed to install. 1. b. Restart the computer. 2. Note: For more information, see the onscreen user's guide. Quit any antivirus programs or other...
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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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... printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. Replacing print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the reference guide that you are replacing. 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide Using print cartridges Everyday printing Use the black and tri-color...
... printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. Replacing print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the reference guide that you are replacing. 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide Using print cartridges Everyday printing Use the black and tri-color...
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... printouts. 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 only one print cartridge. For instructions about removing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 14 Tri-color print cartridge Colors print but black is...
... printouts. 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 only one print cartridge. For instructions about removing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 14 Tri-color print cartridge Colors print but black is...
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...a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality 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. Follow these steps to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color and 1200-input dpi). Select... if it is the highest quality resolution for this printer. 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 not included with the tri-color print cartridge, provides six-ink, virtually grain-free...
...a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality 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. Follow these steps to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color and 1200-input dpi). Select... if it is the highest quality resolution for this printer. 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 not included with the tri-color print cartridge, provides six-ink, virtually grain-free...
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... print 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 differ from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in the Paper Type drop-down list. • Normal • Best •... Type/Quality panel. 3. Select the Color panel. 19 Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select any other print settings that appear on the right of the following print-quality modes in the six-ink color print mode: 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide The photo print cartridge can...
... print 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 differ from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in the Paper Type drop-down list. • Normal • Best •... Type/Quality panel. 3. Select the Color panel. 19 Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select any other print settings that appear on the right of the following print-quality modes in the six-ink color print mode: 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide The photo print cartridge can...
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... is designed to create quality photos 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 paper storage instructions. ...paper with a 0.5 inch tab (10 x 15 cm with 1.25 cm tab); Slide the paper guide to Normal. 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 tear off...
... is designed to create quality photos 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 paper storage instructions. ...paper with a 0.5 inch tab (10 x 15 cm with 1.25 cm tab); Slide the paper guide to Normal. 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 tear off...
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.... • 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 Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to 30 sheets. 24 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide When you are using...
.... • 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 Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to 30 sheets. 24 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide When you are using...
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... Slide the paper guide to 30 sheets. Lower the Out tray. 6. Lower the printer cover. Printing 1. 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. •... 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 printer cover. 2. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 6.11 Large photos with a white ...
... Slide the paper guide to 30 sheets. Lower the Out tray. 6. Lower the printer cover. Printing 1. 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. •... 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 printer cover. 2. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 6.11 Large photos with a white ...
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... specify other print settings for a document. 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 printer • Viewing and changing the status of a document.
... specify other print settings for a document. 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 printer • Viewing and changing the status of a document.
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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... print cartridges Print cartridges For printing most documents, use the photo print cartridge along with the tri-color ...
...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 most documents, use the photo print cartridge along with the tri-color ...
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...printer can operate with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. Open the printer cover. Ink back-up mode page. For more information, see the print cartridge installation page. If a print cartridge runs out of the printer...came with only one print cartridge installed. Push down on the printer. 2. Installation Instructions To install a print cartridge: 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the ink back-up mode The printer can operate in the ink-backup...
...printer can operate with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. Open the printer cover. Ink back-up mode page. For more information, see the print cartridge installation page. If a print cartridge runs out of the printer...came with only one print cartridge installed. Push down on the printer. 2. Installation Instructions To install a print cartridge: 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the ink back-up mode The printer can operate in the ink-backup...
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... to ensure the best print quality. If the color is installed in the In tray. 2. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 4. Verify that a photo print cartridge is still tinted, then perform a color calibration. Caution: Clean print 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...
... to ensure the best print quality. If the color is installed in the In tray. 2. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 4. Verify that a photo print cartridge is still tinted, then perform a color calibration. Caution: Clean print 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...
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Color fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Select ... ensure consistent print quality: • Keep all print cartridges in their sealed packages until they are installed in the printer: 1. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Click the Print a test page button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 10.7...at room temperature (15 to 35 degrees C or 59 to view the estimated ink levels of the printer. 8. Select the Test panel. 3. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 7. Repeat the cleaning procedure if ink streaks continue to appear on printed pages. 10...
Color fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Select ... ensure consistent print quality: • Keep all print cartridges in their sealed packages until they are installed in the printer: 1. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Click the Print a test page button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 10.7...at room temperature (15 to 35 degrees C or 59 to view the estimated ink levels of the printer. 8. Select the Test panel. 3. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 7. Repeat the cleaning procedure if ink streaks continue to appear on printed pages. 10...