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...? What's in appearance. 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 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer 2. Power cord* 6. This reference guide contains the following items...
...? What's in appearance. 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 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer 2. Power cord* 6. This reference guide contains the following items...
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...'s guide. Readme The readme file provides information about printer features, printing, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Windows Setup poster The setup poster offers information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. English 3 To view the readme file, click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3840 Series, and then click Read Me...
...'s guide. Readme The readme file provides information about printer features, printing, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Windows Setup poster The setup poster offers information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. English 3 To view the readme file, click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3840 Series, and then click Read Me...
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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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... about installing a print cartridge, see the reference guide that you are replacing. 1. You can operate in the ink-backup mode. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of ink, the printer can find the selection number in combination with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. Quality color...
... about installing a print cartridge, see the reference guide that you are replacing. 1. You can operate in the ink-backup mode. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of ink, the printer can find the selection number in combination with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. Quality color...
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... cartridge cradle. 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 by using only one print cartridge. Tri-color print cartridge Colors print but black is grayed and...
... cartridge cradle. 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 by using only one print cartridge. Tri-color print cartridge Colors print but black is grayed and...
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... dpi). Select any other print settings that have exceptional fade resistance. 18 If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is not included with the tri-color print cartridge, provides six-ink, virtually grain-free photos that you want, and then click Print. 6.4 Photo ...Maximum dpi. 4. A photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is enhanced. 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 ...
... dpi). Select any other print settings that have exceptional fade resistance. 18 If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is not included with the tri-color print cartridge, provides six-ink, virtually grain-free photos that you want, and then click Print. 6.4 Photo ...Maximum dpi. 4. A photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is enhanced. 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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... Quality drop-down list. 4. Click one of the print cartridge cradle. Follow these steps to differ from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in the six-ink color print mode: 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...
... Quality drop-down list. 4. Click one of the print cartridge cradle. Follow these steps to differ from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in the six-ink color print mode: 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...
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... 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 paper storage instructions. ...8226; Do not print borderless photos in the printer. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: Up to Normal. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User...
... 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 paper storage instructions. ...8226; Do not print borderless photos in the printer. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: Up to Normal. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User...
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...HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide When you print on the bottom. 6.10 Small photos with a white border 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 paper storage ...
...HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide When you print on the bottom. 6.10 Small photos with a white border 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 paper storage ...
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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 cartridge in combination with the side to be printed on facing down in the printer. • To learn how to 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. Slide the paper guide firmly against...
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 cartridge in combination with the side to be printed on facing down in the printer. • To learn how to 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. Slide the paper guide firmly against...
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...Page Setup dialog box to modify the layout of a print job • Printing from the computer desktop 9.1 Print settings The printer is installed on your computer. To open the Page Setup dialog box, open the software program that is controlled by software that you used... the document to the printer, use the Page Setup dialog box. Use the printer software, known as the printer driver, to create the document, click File, and then click Page Setup. 52 To specify other print settings for a document. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 9 Printer software • Print settings...
...Page Setup dialog box to modify the layout of a print job • Printing from the computer desktop 9.1 Print settings The printer is installed on your computer. To open the Page Setup dialog box, open the software program that is controlled by software that you used... the document to the printer, use the Page Setup dialog box. Use the printer software, known as the printer driver, to create the document, click File, and then click Page Setup. 52 To specify other print settings for a document. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 9 Printer software • Print settings...
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...label on the print cartridge that you are replacing. 58 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 10 Maintenance • Installing print cartridges • Aligning print cartridges • Calibrating color • Automatically cleaning print cartridges • Manually cleaning ...HP Inkjet Toolbox 10.1 Installing print cartridges Print cartridges For printing most documents, use the photo print cartridge along with the tri-color print cartridge for the print cartridge selection number. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print carriage compartment. Install...
...label on the print cartridge that you are replacing. 58 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 10 Maintenance • Installing print cartridges • Aligning print cartridges • Calibrating color • Automatically cleaning print cartridges • Manually cleaning ...HP Inkjet Toolbox 10.1 Installing print cartridges Print cartridges For printing most documents, use the photo print cartridge along with the tri-color print cartridge for the print cartridge selection number. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print carriage compartment. Install...
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... the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge installed. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1. For more information, see the print cartridge installation page. Open the printer cover. 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.
... the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge installed. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1. For more information, see the print cartridge installation page. Open the printer cover. 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.
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... then follow the onscreen instructions. 10.3 Calibrating color Perform a color calibration only if the colors in the printer. 3. Verify that a photo print cartridge is still tinted, then perform a color calibration. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 4. 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...
... then follow the onscreen instructions. 10.3 Calibrating color Perform a color calibration only if the colors in the printer. 3. Verify that a photo print cartridge is still tinted, then perform a color calibration. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 4. 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...
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...an abrasive soap. Select the Test panel. 3. Color fabric Wash the fabric in their sealed packages until they are installed in cold water and use cold water to the back of the print cartridges that are needed. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 7. Repeat the cleaning procedure if ink... be stored at room temperature (15 to 35 degrees C or 59 to print a test page: 1. Caution: Always use chlorine bleach. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Print a test page. 9. Select the Ink Levels panel. 10.8 Removing ink from skin and clothing Follow these instructions to view the ...
...an abrasive soap. Select the Test panel. 3. Color fabric Wash the fabric in their sealed packages until they are installed in cold water and use cold water to the back of the print cartridges that are needed. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 7. Repeat the cleaning procedure if ink... be stored at room temperature (15 to 35 degrees C or 59 to print a test page: 1. Caution: Always use chlorine bleach. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Print a test page. 9. Select the Ink Levels panel. 10.8 Removing ink from skin and clothing Follow these instructions to view the ...
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...do not attempt to reattach it . 66 If you are ready to release the cartridge. Removing the print cartridge from the printer, store them in the printer. A print cartridge protector comes with the container. Inserting the print cartridge into the print cartridge protector Slide the print cartridge ... Press down but are not in place. Slide the cartridge out of the protector to install the print cartridge in a print cartridge protector or an airtight plastic container. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide • Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until ...
...do not attempt to reattach it . 66 If you are ready to release the cartridge. Removing the print cartridge from the printer, store them in the printer. A print cartridge protector comes with the container. Inserting the print cartridge into the print cartridge protector Slide the print cartridge ... Press down but are not in place. Slide the cartridge out of the protector to install the print cartridge in a print cartridge protector or an airtight plastic container. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide • Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until ...
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...; When printing, do not use other 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. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 11 Troubleshooting • Printer is not printing • Paper jam • Paper problems •...
...; When printing, do not use other 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. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 11 Troubleshooting • Printer is not printing • Paper jam • Paper problems •...
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...Plastic tape • Consider selecting a higher print quality. Open the Print dialog box. 72 Replace one or both empty print cartridges. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 11.4 Print quality is poor Streaks and missing lines If your printed pages are missing lines or dots, or if streaks...faded, you might be printing with only the tri-color print cartridge. If the black text and images on ink or might need to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality. • Verify that a black print cartridge is installed. Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to...
...Plastic tape • Consider selecting a higher print quality. Open the Print dialog box. 72 Replace one or both empty print cartridges. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 11.4 Print quality is poor Streaks and missing lines If your printed pages are missing lines or dots, or if streaks...faded, you might be printing with only the tri-color print cartridge. If the black text and images on ink or might need to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality. • Verify that a black print cartridge is installed. Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to...
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... the Print or Page Setup dialog boxes. 11.6 Photos are not printing correctly Check the paper tray 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide Change the appropriate print settings within the software application to be installed for color calibration. 4. Slide the paper forward until it stops. 3. Reprint the photograph. 3. Open the Page Setup dialog box...
... the Print or Page Setup dialog boxes. 11.6 Photos are not printing correctly Check the paper tray 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide Change the appropriate print settings within the software application to be installed for color calibration. 4. Slide the paper forward until it stops. 3. Reprint the photograph. 3. Open the Page Setup dialog box...
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.... 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. Always have two print cartridges installed in a software application and assign the image size. Part of the...
.... 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. Always have two print cartridges installed in a software application and assign the image size. Part of the...