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... print cartridge 3. See the setup poster for buying an HP Deskjet printer! What's in appearance. See "HP support" on page 12 for Windows 7 Printer is not printing after installation 9 Paper jam 11 HP support 12 Product specifications 13 Regulatory model identification number 14 ... 4 2 The printer box contains the following information about your printer. 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. This reference...
... print cartridge 3. See the setup poster for buying an HP Deskjet printer! What's in appearance. See "HP support" on page 12 for Windows 7 Printer is not printing after installation 9 Paper jam 11 HP support 12 Product specifications 13 Regulatory model identification number 14 ... 4 2 The printer box contains the following information about your printer. 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. This reference...
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Onscreen user's guide See the onscreen user's guide for printer installation, printer usage, and paper jams. See "Troubleshooting" on page 6. The user's guide is required to HP Deskjet 3840 Series, and then click Read Me. English 3 Readme The readme file provides information about known software compatibility issues with the Macintosh operating system. Readme ...
Onscreen user's guide See the onscreen user's guide for printer installation, printer usage, and paper jams. See "Troubleshooting" on page 6. The user's guide is required to HP Deskjet 3840 Series, and then click Read Me. English 3 Readme The readme file provides information about known software compatibility issues with the Macintosh operating system. Readme ...
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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 tri-color print cartridge. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the reference guide that you are replacing. 1. 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. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide Using...
... with the tri-color print cartridge. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the reference guide that you are replacing. 1. 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. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide Using...
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... cartridge is removed from the print cartridge cradle. Ink-backup mode output Printing in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. Photo print cartridge Colors are printed as grayscale. Installed print cartridge Result Black print cartridge Colors are printed as grayscale. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 4.5 Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the...
... cartridge is removed from the print cartridge cradle. Ink-backup mode output Printing in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. Photo print cartridge Colors are printed as grayscale. Installed print cartridge Result Black print cartridge Colors are printed as grayscale. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 4.5 Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the...
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... x 1200 optimized dpi is the highest quality resolution for this printer. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. 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 ...purchased separately if it is enhanced. Open the Print dialog box. 2. 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 ...
... x 1200 optimized dpi is the highest quality resolution for this printer. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. 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 ...purchased separately if it is enhanced. Open the Print dialog box. 2. 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 ...
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... follow the print cartridge storage guidelines. 6.5 Using color settings Use the Color panel to print in the six-ink color print mode: 1. Adjusting these steps to differ from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in the compartment on your...colors appear on the right of the following print-quality modes in the Paper Type drop-down list. • Normal • Best • Maximum dpi 5. Click the appropriate photo paper type in the Print Quality drop-down list. 4. For more information, see the print cartridge installation page. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer...
... follow the print cartridge storage guidelines. 6.5 Using color settings Use the Color panel to print in the six-ink color print mode: 1. Adjusting these steps to differ from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in the compartment on your...colors appear on the right of the following print-quality modes in the Paper Type drop-down list. • Normal • Best • Maximum dpi 5. Click the appropriate photo paper type in the Print Quality drop-down list. 4. For more information, see the print cartridge installation page. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer...
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...installed in ink-backup mode. Raise the Out tray. 22 the photo prints without borders on three sides and with a small border on the bottom edge that you are using is designed to 30 sheets. Raise the printer cover. 2. HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss is flat. 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...
...installed in ink-backup mode. Raise the Out tray. 22 the photo prints without borders on three sides and with a small border on the bottom edge that you are using is designed to 30 sheets. Raise the printer cover. 2. HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss is flat. 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...
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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... 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. ... flat. For information about preventing photo paper from curling, 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 print on 4 x 6 inch photo paper without tear-off tabs, the printout is borderless on... 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. ... flat. For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to 30 sheets. 24
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... storage instructions. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: Up to 30 sheets. Raise the printer cover. 2. Lower the printer cover. Preparing to the left. 3. 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...
... storage instructions. • Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: Up to 30 sheets. Raise the printer cover. 2. Lower the printer cover. Preparing to the left. 3. 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...
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...printer is installed on your computer. Use the printer software, known as the printer driver, to change the print settings for a document, and to send the document to the printer, use the Page Setup dialog box. 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 • Print dialog box • Managing the printer • Viewing and changing the status of a ...
...printer is installed on your computer. Use the printer software, known as the printer driver, to change the print settings for a document, and to send the document to the printer, use the Page Setup dialog box. 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 • Print dialog box • Managing the printer • Viewing and changing the status of a ...
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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...
.... 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...
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... selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1. Ink back-up mode page. Installation Instructions To install a print cartridge: 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...
... selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1. Ink back-up mode page. Installation Instructions To install a print cartridge: 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...
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...with the photo print cartridge are consistently tinted. 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 be low on ink, follow the onscreen ... or A4-size plain white paper in the printer. 3. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 3. 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. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the...
...with the photo print cartridge are consistently tinted. 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 be low on ink, follow the onscreen ... or A4-size plain white paper in the printer. 3. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 3. 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. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the...
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... are installed in the printer: 1. Click the Print a test page button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 10.7 View estimated ink levels Follow these steps to remove ink from fabric. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Connect the power cord to print a test page: 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's... are needed. White fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use sudsy ammonia. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Caution: Always use chlorine bleach. Print a test page. 9. Color fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use cold water to 95 degrees F). 65 Print...
... are installed in the printer: 1. Click the Print a test page button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 10.7 View estimated ink levels Follow these steps to remove ink from fabric. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Connect the power cord to print a test page: 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's... are needed. White fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use sudsy ammonia. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Caution: Always use chlorine bleach. Print a test page. 9. Color fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use cold water to 95 degrees F). 65 Print...
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... in contact with the photo print cartridge. Removing the print cartridge from the print cartridge protector Press down but are ready to install the print cartridge in the printer. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide • Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until you store the print cartridge in an..., make sure that the ink nozzles face down and back on the top of the protector. If the plastic tape has been removed from the printer, store them in a print cartridge protector or an airtight plastic container.
... in contact with the photo print cartridge. Removing the print cartridge from the print cartridge protector Press down but are ready to install the print cartridge in the printer. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide • Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until you store the print cartridge in an..., make sure that the ink nozzles face down and back on the top of the protector. If the plastic tape has been removed from the printer, store them in a print cartridge protector or an airtight plastic container.
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..., do not use 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 • Print quality is... 11.1 Printer is not printing Verify the following conditions • Printer is connected to the power source. • Cable connections are secure. • Printer is turned on. • Print cartridges are correctly installed. • Paper or other USB devices that are on The printer might exist...
..., do not use 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 • Print quality is... 11.1 Printer is not printing Verify the following conditions • Printer is connected to the power source. • Cable connections are secure. • Printer is turned on. • Print cartridges are correctly installed. • Paper or other USB devices that are on The printer might exist...
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... images on your printed pages are faded, you might be printing with only the tri-color print cartridge. Verify that a black print cartridge is installed. Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality. • Verify that neither of ink. ...has been removed from the print cartridges. • The print cartridges might be out of the print cartridges is low on ink. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 11.4 Print quality is poor Streaks and missing lines If your printouts are missing lines or dots, or if streaks ...
... images on your printed pages are faded, you might be printing with only the tri-color print cartridge. Verify that a black print cartridge is installed. Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality. • Verify that neither of ink. ...has been removed from the print cartridges. • The print cartridges might be out of the print cartridges is low on ink. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 11.4 Print quality is poor Streaks and missing lines If your printouts are missing lines or dots, or if streaks ...
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... box and verify the following settings: Panel Setting Paper Size: The appropriate paper size Page Attributes Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide Change the appropriate print settings within the software application to be installed for color calibration. 4. Place the photo paper in photographs appear tinted or incorrect, follow these steps: 1.
... box and verify the following settings: Panel Setting Paper Size: The appropriate paper size Page Attributes Orientation: The appropriate orientation 2. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide Change the appropriate print settings within the software application to be installed for color calibration. 4. Place the photo paper in photographs appear tinted or incorrect, follow these steps: 1.
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...specified in ink-backup mode. If the problem persists, then use photo paper that photo paper 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. Part of a printout Verify that is not curled. For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage page. 75 Always have two print cartridges installed in a software application and assign the image size....
...specified in ink-backup mode. If the problem persists, then use photo paper that photo paper 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. Part of a printout Verify that is not curled. For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage page. 75 Always have two print cartridges installed in a software application and assign the image size....