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...these items are missing from the box, talk to the printer 4 Printer operation 5 Print cartridges 5 Troubleshooting 6 Installation troubleshooting 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... 4 2 Tri-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. What's in appearance. The HP Deskjet 3840 series printer Thank you for ...
...these items are missing from the box, talk to the printer 4 Printer operation 5 Print cartridges 5 Troubleshooting 6 Installation troubleshooting 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... 4 2 Tri-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. What's in appearance. The HP Deskjet 3840 series printer Thank you for ...
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.... To view the readme file, click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3840 Series, and then click User's Guide. Troubleshooting This reference guide contains troubleshooting information for printer installation, printer usage, and paper jams. See "Troubleshooting" on the desktop. Finding information In addition to this reference guide, several documents are included...
.... To view the readme file, click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3840 Series, and then click User's Guide. Troubleshooting This reference guide contains troubleshooting information for printer installation, printer usage, and paper jams. See "Troubleshooting" on the desktop. Finding information In addition to this reference guide, several documents are included...
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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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... 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 Using print cartridges Everyday printing Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. If a print cartridge runs out of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page...
... 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 Using print cartridges Everyday printing Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. If a print cartridge runs out of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page...
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... as grayscale. Note: It is not a true black. 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 installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. Tri-color print cartridge Colors print but black is grayed and is recommended that...
... as grayscale. Note: It is not a true black. 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 installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. Tri-color print cartridge Colors print but black is grayed and is recommended that...
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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 print cartridge The photo print cartridge, used in ... is enhanced. In the Print Quality drop-down list, click Maximum dpi. 4. Follow these steps to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color and 1200-input dpi). Select any other print settings that have exceptional fade resistance. 18 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi print mode is selected in the...
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 print cartridge The photo print cartridge, used in ... is enhanced. In the Print Quality drop-down list, click Maximum dpi. 4. Follow these steps to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color and 1200-input dpi). Select any other print settings that have exceptional fade resistance. 18 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi print mode is selected in the...
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... 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 Print Quality drop-down list. 4. Select the Color panel. 19 Storing the photo print cartridge To...installation page. Click one of the following print-quality modes in the compartment on your computer monitor. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Using the photo print cartridge Follow these steps to print in the Paper Type drop-down list. • Normal • Best • Maximum dpi 5. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer...
... 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 Print Quality drop-down list. 4. Select the Color panel. 19 Storing the photo print cartridge To...installation page. Click one of the following print-quality modes in the compartment on your computer monitor. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Using the photo print cartridge Follow these steps to print in the Paper Type drop-down list. • Normal • Best • Maximum dpi 5. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer...
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...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 ...installed in ink-backup mode. Raise the printer cover. 2. Slide the paper guide to print 1. HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss is flat. Preparing to the left. 3. Note: For higher-quality photos, use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab (10 x 15 cm with less ink. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer...
...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 ...installed in ink-backup mode. Raise the printer cover. 2. Slide the paper guide to print 1. HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss is flat. Preparing to the left. 3. Note: For higher-quality photos, use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab (10 x 15 cm with less ink. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer...
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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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...paper size 26 Preparing to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. 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. For information about preventing photo paper...
...paper size 26 Preparing to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. 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. For information about preventing photo paper...
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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. To specify other print settings for a document. To specify the paper size,... dialog box, open the software program that is installed on your computer. Use the printer software, known as the printer driver, to modify the layout of a print job • Printing from the computer desktop 9.1 Print settings The printer is controlled by software that you used to create...
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. To specify other print settings for a document. To specify the paper size,... dialog box, open the software program that is installed on your computer. Use the printer software, known as the printer driver, to modify the layout of a print job • Printing from the computer desktop 9.1 Print settings The printer is controlled by software that you used to create...
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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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HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1. For more information, see the ink back-up mode The printer can operate in the ink-backup mode. Open the printer cover. The cradle moves to turn on the print cartridge and slide it out of the printer. 3. Installation Instructions To install... out of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation 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. For more information, see the ink back-up mode The printer can operate in the ink-backup mode. Open the printer cover. The cradle moves to turn on the print cartridge and slide it out of the printer. 3. Installation Instructions To install... out of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation 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.
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... tinted. Select the Calibrate Color panel. 5. To calibrate the print cartridges: 1. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 3. Click the Align button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 10.3 Calibrating color Perform a color calibration only if the colors in the printer. 3. Select the Clean ...onscreen instructions. Verify that a photo print cartridge is still tinted, then perform a color calibration. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 10.2 Aligning print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to be cleaned. Load letter-size or...
... tinted. Select the Calibrate Color panel. 5. To calibrate the print cartridges: 1. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 3. Click the Align button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 10.3 Calibrating color Perform a color calibration only if the colors in the printer. 3. Select the Clean ...onscreen instructions. Verify that a photo print cartridge is still tinted, then perform a color calibration. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 10.2 Aligning print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to be cleaned. Load letter-size or...
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... cartridges in the printer: 1. Color fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use sudsy ammonia. Print cartridges should be stored at room temperature (15 to 35 degrees C or 59 to the back of the print cartridges that are installed in their sealed packages until they are needed. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Select the...
... cartridges in the printer: 1. Color fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use sudsy ammonia. Print cartridges should be stored at room temperature (15 to 35 degrees C or 59 to the back of the print cartridges that are installed in their sealed packages until they are needed. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Select the...
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A print cartridge protector comes with the container. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide • Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until you store ... cartridge from the print cartridge, do not attempt to reattach it. Storing print cartridges When print cartridges are removed from the printer, store them in place. Inserting the print cartridge into the print cartridge protector Slide the print cartridge at a slight angle...down but are ready to release the cartridge. Slide the cartridge out of the protector to install the print cartridge in the printer.
A print cartridge protector comes with the container. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide • Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until you store ... cartridge from the print cartridge, do not attempt to reattach it. Storing print cartridges When print cartridges are removed from the printer, store them in place. Inserting the print cartridge into the print cartridge protector Slide the print cartridge at a slight angle...down but are ready to release the cartridge. Slide the cartridge out of the protector to install the print cartridge in the printer.
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...69 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 11 Troubleshooting • Printer is not printing • Paper jam • Paper problems • Print quality is poor • Document is misprinted • Photos are not printing correctly • Borderless printing problems • Error messages • Printer ...continue to have drawn too much power. 1. If the printer does not turn on . • Print cartridges are correctly installed. • Paper or other USB devices that are secure. • Printer is turned on The printer might exist. Use one of these methods for solving the...
...69 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 11 Troubleshooting • Printer is not printing • Paper jam • Paper problems • Print quality is poor • Document is misprinted • Photos are not printing correctly • Borderless printing problems • Error messages • Printer ...continue to have drawn too much power. 1. If the printer does not turn on . • Print cartridges are correctly installed. • Paper or other USB devices that are secure. • Printer is turned on The printer might exist. Use one of these methods for solving the...
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...cartridge. • Verify that neither of plastic tape might be printing with only the tri-color print cartridge. Replace one or both empty print cartridges. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 11.4 Print quality is installed. Print is faded • Verify that a black print cartridge is poor Streaks and ... pages are faded, you might still be low on ink. If a print cartridge is low on ink or might need to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality. • Verify that the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. • The...
...cartridge. • Verify that neither of plastic tape might be printing with only the tri-color print cartridge. Replace one or both empty print cartridges. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 11.4 Print quality is installed. Print is faded • Verify that a black print cartridge is poor Streaks and ... pages are faded, you might still be low on ink. If a print cartridge is low on ink or might need to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality. • Verify that the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. • The...
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... paper in photographs appear tinted or incorrect, follow these steps: 1. Align the print cartridges. 2. Reprint the photograph. 3. 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 guide firmly against the edge of the following settings: Panel Setting Paper Size...
... paper in photographs appear tinted or incorrect, follow these steps: 1. Align the print cartridges. 2. Reprint the photograph. 3. 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 guide firmly against the edge of the following settings: Panel Setting Paper Size...
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...; Verify that the paper size that is specified in ink-backup mode. 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. For instructions about...
...; Verify that the paper size that is specified in ink-backup mode. 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. For instructions about...