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Setup posters (Microsoft® Windows® and Macintosh) 7. Printer software CD * A black print cartridge is not required to an HP dealer or contact HP Support. See "HP support" on page 12 for buying an HP Deskjet printer! The HP Deskjet 3740 series printer Thank you for more information. Tri-color print cartridge 4. If any of these items are missing from the box...
Setup posters (Microsoft® Windows® and Macintosh) 7. Printer software CD * A black print cartridge is not required to an HP dealer or contact HP Support. See "HP support" on page 12 for buying an HP Deskjet printer! The HP Deskjet 3740 series printer Thank you for more information. Tri-color print cartridge 4. If any of these items are missing from the box...
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...'s guide, click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3740 Series, and then click Read Me. To view the readme file, click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3740 Series, and then click User's Guide. Readme The readme file provides information about printer features, printing, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Macintosh Setup...
...'s guide, click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3740 Series, and then click Read Me. To view the readme file, click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3740 Series, and then click User's Guide. Readme The readme file provides information about printer features, printing, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Macintosh Setup...
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...printer. 2. Note: If you are not printing correctly • Borderless printing problems • Document prints slowly • Error messages To view the onscreen user's guide • Windows: Click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to the right, and then remove the door. 3. Press the handle to HP Deskjet 3740 Series..., and then click User's Guide. • Macintosh: On the desktop, double-click the HP Deskjet 3740 Series User's Guide icon. 11 English ...
...printer. 2. Note: If you are not printing correctly • Borderless printing problems • Document prints slowly • Error messages To view the onscreen user's guide • Windows: Click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to the right, and then remove the door. 3. Press the handle to HP Deskjet 3740 Series..., and then click User's Guide. • Macintosh: On the desktop, double-click the HP Deskjet 3740 Series User's Guide icon. 11 English ...
HP Deskjet 3740 Printer series - (Macintosh) Setup Poster
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...the Finder window, if it is not required to add the printer. The installation program begins copying files. 2 Click Quit when the installation is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. www.hp.com/support © 2004 Hewlett-Packard Company MacOS is complete... instructions for your computer restarts, open applications. Macintosh Setup Poster HP Deskjet 3740 series 1 Remove packing material. *C9025-80031* 2 Plug in 03/04 OS 9.x 1 Click Install. 2 Click Continue to close all open Chooser to operate the printer. 3 5 Insert print cartridge(s). Press firmly. 4 Do not...
...the Finder window, if it is not required to add the printer. The installation program begins copying files. 2 Click Quit when the installation is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. www.hp.com/support © 2004 Hewlett-Packard Company MacOS is complete... instructions for your computer restarts, open applications. Macintosh Setup Poster HP Deskjet 3740 series 1 Remove packing material. *C9025-80031* 2 Plug in 03/04 OS 9.x 1 Click Install. 2 Click Continue to close all open Chooser to operate the printer. 3 5 Insert print cartridge(s). Press firmly. 4 Do not...
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HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 1 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer To find an answer to a question, select one of the following topics: • Notices • Special features • Getting started • Connecting to the printer • Printing photos • Printing other documents • Printing tips • Printer software • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Specifications • Supplies 1
HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 1 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer To find an answer to a question, select one of the following topics: • Notices • Special features • Getting started • Connecting to the printer • Printing photos • Printing other documents • Printing tips • Printer software • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Specifications • Supplies 1
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...2 The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be construed as the HP printer or printer. and other equipment. Terms The HP Deskjet printer may be referred to change without prior written permission is a U.S. Adobe and...ColorSync logo, Finder, Mac, Macintosh, MacOS, Powerbook, Power Macintosh, and Quickdraw are set forth in the user's guide. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 2 Notices • Notices and acknowledgements • Terms and conventions 2.1 Notices and acknowledgements Hewlett-Packard company notices ...
...2 The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be construed as the HP printer or printer. and other equipment. Terms The HP Deskjet printer may be referred to change without prior written permission is a U.S. Adobe and...ColorSync logo, Finder, Mac, Macintosh, MacOS, Powerbook, Power Macintosh, and Quickdraw are set forth in the user's guide. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 2 Notices • Notices and acknowledgements • Terms and conventions 2.1 Notices and acknowledgements Hewlett-Packard company notices ...
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Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. For example: Warning: Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children. A Note indicates that additional information is provided. For example: Note: For great results use HP products. 3 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to others.
Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. For example: Warning: Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children. A Note indicates that additional information is provided. For example: Note: For great results use HP products. 3 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to others.
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HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 3 Special features Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. • Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos to the edges of ...
HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 3 Special features Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. • Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos to the edges of ...
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Paper tray 5 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 4 Getting started For an overview of a printer feature: • Power button and light • Paper tray • Print cartridges • Ink-backup mode 4.1 Printer features The 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. Power button and light 2.
Paper tray 5 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 4 Getting started For an overview of a printer feature: • Power button and light • Paper tray • Print cartridges • Ink-backup mode 4.1 Printer features The 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. Power button and light 2.
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HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 1. Power button and light 6 The light on and off. USB port 4.2 Power button and light The Power button turns the printer on the Power button flashes when the printer is processing a job. 1. It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn on after you press the Power button. Print cartridges 1.
HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 1. Power button and light 6 The light on and off. USB port 4.2 Power button and light The Power button turns the printer on the Power button flashes when the printer is processing a job. 1. It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn on after you press the Power button. Print cartridges 1.
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Raise the printer cover. 2. Fold out the tray extension. 4. Using a power strip, a surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off . Lower the paper tray. 3. Lower the printer cover. 7 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Caution: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off can cause printer failure. 4.3 Paper tray The fold-out paper tray holds paper and other media to be printed. Unfolding the paper tray Follow these steps to unfold the paper tray: 1. Unfold the paper tray before printing.
Raise the printer cover. 2. Fold out the tray extension. 4. Using a power strip, a surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off . Lower the paper tray. 3. Lower the printer cover. 7 HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Caution: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off can cause printer failure. 4.3 Paper tray The fold-out paper tray holds paper and other media to be printed. Unfolding the paper tray Follow these steps to unfold the paper tray: 1. Unfold the paper tray before printing.
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The printer deposits printed pages on different sizes of the paper tray. Tri-color print cartridge 2. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Using the paper tray Print on the top of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left. Black print cartridge 8 Note: The print cartridges must be installed before printing. 4.4 Print cartridges Two print cartridges are available for use with the printer. 1.
The printer deposits printed pages on different sizes of the paper tray. Tri-color print cartridge 2. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Using the paper tray Print on the top of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left. Black print cartridge 8 Note: The print cartridges must be installed before printing. 4.4 Print cartridges Two print cartridges are available for use with the printer. 1.
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... Printing in these places: • Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that came with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. If a print cartridge runs out of ink, the...number in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. 4.5 Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates by using only one print cartridge. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Replacing print cartridges When ...
... Printing in these places: • Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that came with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. If a print cartridge runs out of ink, the...number in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. 4.5 Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates by using only one print cartridge. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Replacing print cartridges When ...
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Tri-color print cartridge. Exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to exit the ink-backup mode. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Installed print cartridge Result Black print cartridge. Colors are printed as grayscale. For instructions about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 10
Tri-color print cartridge. Exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to exit the ink-backup mode. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Installed print cartridge Result Black print cartridge. Colors are printed as grayscale. For instructions about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 10
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For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the setup poster that came with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 5 Connecting to the printer • USB 5.1 USB The printer connects to the computer with the printer. 11
For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the setup poster that came with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 5 Connecting to the printer • USB 5.1 USB The printer connects to the computer with the printer. 11
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...white border Small photo with a white Small borderless photo border Enhancing your photos Learn how to enhance your photographs by using the printer's photo printing features. 6.1 Enhancing your digital photographs: • Print black-and-white photos. • Print to the Digital.... 6.2 HP digital photography options The printer has several features to make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality: • Use the HP digital photography options to touch up photos. • Achieve the highest resolution with borderless printing. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide...
...white border Small photo with a white Small borderless photo border Enhancing your photos Learn how to enhance your photographs by using the printer's photo printing features. 6.1 Enhancing your digital photographs: • Print black-and-white photos. • Print to the Digital.... 6.2 HP digital photography options The printer has several features to make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality: • Use the HP digital photography options to touch up photos. • Achieve the highest resolution with borderless printing. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide...
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... • Digital Flash: Lighten dark images. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically set the level of smoothing for the image. 2. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically balance lightness and darkness. • Contrast enhancement: Adjust ... photography options to a set these options: 1. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically sharpen details in the image. • Smoothing: Soften an image. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Description Use the Digital Photography panel to set of predefined print options...
... • Digital Flash: Lighten dark images. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically set the level of smoothing for the image. 2. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically balance lightness and darkness. • Contrast enhancement: Adjust ... photography options to a set these options: 1. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically sharpen details in the image. • Smoothing: Soften an image. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide Description Use the Digital Photography panel to set of predefined print options...
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... print in black-and-white Printing a black-and-white photo To print a photo that is already black and white, simply follow the instructions for this printer. In the Print Quality drop-down list, click Maximum dpi. 4. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the ... x 1200 optimized dpi mode: 1. Follow these steps to print a color photo in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode (up to print. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi print mode is the highest quality resolution for the type and size of photo that you want to...
... print in black-and-white Printing a black-and-white photo To print a photo that is already black and white, simply follow the instructions for this printer. In the Print Quality drop-down list, click Maximum dpi. 4. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the ... x 1200 optimized dpi mode: 1. Follow these steps to print a color photo in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode (up to print. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi print mode is the highest quality resolution for the type and size of photo that you want to...
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... the paper that is not curled. 15 If the problem persists, use photo paper that you are ready to use immediately from the plastic bag. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 3. In the Image drop-down list, click Grayscale. 4. Click the High Quality option. 5. Fingerprints on a flat surface in which can reduce print...
... the paper that is not curled. 15 If the problem persists, use photo paper that you are ready to use immediately from the plastic bag. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 3. In the Image drop-down list, click Grayscale. 4. Click the High Quality option. 5. Fingerprints on a flat surface in which can reduce print...
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Preparing to the left. 2. Slide the paper guide to print 1. Place the paper with the side to Normal. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 6.6 Saving money when printing photos HP Everyday Photo Paper To save money and ink when printing photos, use the photo printing features, see the photo paper ...; Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: Up to create quality photos with a white border Guidelines • To learn how to use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semigloss and set the Print quality to Best or Maximum dpi. 6.7 Large photos with less ink. For information about preventing...
Preparing to the left. 2. Slide the paper guide to print 1. Place the paper with the side to Normal. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide 6.6 Saving money when printing photos HP Everyday Photo Paper To save money and ink when printing photos, use the photo printing features, see the photo paper ...; Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: Up to create quality photos with a white border Guidelines • To learn how to use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semigloss and set the Print quality to Best or Maximum dpi. 6.7 Large photos with less ink. For information about preventing...