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...; and Macintosh) 7. If any of these items are missing from the box, talk to the printer 4 Printer operation 5 Print cartridges 5 Troubleshooting 6 Installation troubleshooting for additional items that might vary in this guide? The HP Deskjet 3840 series printer Thank you for more information. What's in appearance. Power supply* 5. Power cord* 6. Printer software CD * The...
...; and Macintosh) 7. If any of these items are missing from the box, talk to the printer 4 Printer operation 5 Print cartridges 5 Troubleshooting 6 Installation troubleshooting for additional items that might vary in this guide? The HP Deskjet 3840 series printer Thank you for more information. What's in appearance. Power supply* 5. Power cord* 6. Printer software CD * The...
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...printer packaging. For information about the topics in select countries/regions as provided on and off. Print cartridge Black Tri-color Photo Selection number 27 28 58 The availability of print cartridges varies by country/region. Power button and light 2. Buttons and light ᕡᕢ English 1....Power button to cancel the current print job. The light on page 3 for information about how to print. This printer and its replacement cartridges are sold in this section, see the onscreen user's guide. 5 See "Finding information" on the Power button stays lit when the ...
...printer packaging. For information about the topics in select countries/regions as provided on and off. Print cartridge Black Tri-color Photo Selection number 27 28 58 The availability of print cartridges varies by country/region. Power button and light 2. Buttons and light ᕡᕢ English 1....Power button to cancel the current print job. The light on page 3 for information about how to print. This printer and its replacement cartridges are sold in this section, see the onscreen user's guide. 5 See "Finding information" on the Power button stays lit when the ...
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... not print or the computer is flashing. Printer is not printing after installation 1 Verify that all of printers after I click Print on . The print cartridges are correctly installed. Paper or other media is correctly loaded in the In tray. The printer cover is closed. The rear access...
... not print or the computer is flashing. Printer is not printing after installation 1 Verify that all of printers after I click Print on . The print cartridges are correctly installed. Paper or other media is correctly loaded in the In tray. The printer cover is closed. The rear access...
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For maximum printer performance when printing black text, HP recommends that you use the black print cartridge (selection number 27). Using other supported print cartridges could result in FastDraft mode* Black text: Up to 18 pages per minute (ppm) Mixed text with color graphics: Up to 50 English...48 mm high x 429.2 mm wide x 413.67 mm deep (5.65 inches high x 16.9 inches wide x 16.29 inches deep) Printer weight (without print cartridges) 2.28 kg (5.02 lb) Operating environment Recommended operating conditions Temperature: 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) Humidity: 20 to 80% ...
For maximum printer performance when printing black text, HP recommends that you use the black print cartridge (selection number 27). Using other supported print cartridges could result in FastDraft mode* Black text: Up to 18 pages per minute (ppm) Mixed text with color graphics: Up to 50 English...48 mm high x 429.2 mm wide x 413.67 mm deep (5.65 inches high x 16.9 inches wide x 16.29 inches deep) Printer weight (without print cartridges) 2.28 kg (5.02 lb) Operating environment Recommended operating conditions Temperature: 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) Humidity: 20 to 80% ...
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HP Deskjet 3840 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. A Note indicates that additional information is provided. For example: Warning: Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. For example: Note: For great results use HP products. 3
HP Deskjet 3840 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. A Note indicates that additional information is provided. For example: Warning: Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. For example: Note: For great results use HP products. 3
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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...easily with the Cancel button. • Ink level indicator: Know the approximate ink level of each print cartridge with the onscreen ink level indicator. • Compact: Small, lightweight, and easy to set up, ...
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...easily with the Cancel button. • Ink level indicator: Know the approximate ink level of each print cartridge with the onscreen ink level indicator. • Compact: Small, lightweight, and easy to set up, ...
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HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 4 Getting started For an overview of a printer feature: • Buttons and light • Paper trays • Print cartridges • Ink-backup mode 4.1 Printer features The HP printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1. Buttons and light 2. Paper trays 5 Click the appropriate topic for a description of the printer features, see the printer features page.
HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 4 Getting started For an overview of a printer feature: • Buttons and light • Paper trays • Print cartridges • Ink-backup mode 4.1 Printer features The HP printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1. Buttons and light 2. Paper trays 5 Click the appropriate topic for a description of the printer features, see the printer features page.
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Ink-backup mode 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1. Print cartridges 2. USB port 4.2 Buttons and light Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off and to cancel a print job. 6
Ink-backup mode 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1. Print cartridges 2. USB port 4.2 Buttons and light Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off and to cancel a print job. 6
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Lower the printer cover. 4.4 Print cartridges Three print cartridges are available for use with the printer. 1. Tri-color print cartridge 2. Photo print cartridge 12 Raise the In tray. 6. Black print cartridge 3. Reach underneath the In tray, and then lift the tray until it locks into place. 7. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 5.
Lower the printer cover. 4.4 Print cartridges Three print cartridges are available for use with the printer. 1. Tri-color print cartridge 2. Photo print cartridge 12 Raise the In tray. 6. Black print cartridge 3. Reach underneath the In tray, and then lift the tray until it locks into place. 7. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 5.
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... places: • Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that came with the tri-color print cartridge. 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. Quality color photos For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs...
... places: • Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that came with the tri-color print cartridge. 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. Quality color photos For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs...
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... is grayed and is not a true black. Installed print cartridge Result Black print cartridge Colors are printed as grayscale. For instructions about removing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 14 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. Photo print cartridge Colors are printed as grayscale....
... is grayed and is not a true black. Installed print cartridge Result Black print cartridge Colors are printed as grayscale. For instructions about removing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 14 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. Photo print cartridge Colors are printed as grayscale....
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Open the Print dialog box. 2. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 6 Printing photos Select the type of photograph that... photographs by using the printer photo printing features. 6.1 Enhancing your digital photographs: • Use the photo print cartridge for great colors. • Use advanced color settings to improve printed colors. • Print black-and-white photos... To prevent photo paper from curling, follow the photo paper storage guidelines. 6.2 HP digital photography options The printer has several features to make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality: ...
Open the Print dialog box. 2. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 6 Printing photos Select the type of photograph that... photographs by using the printer photo printing features. 6.1 Enhancing your digital photographs: • Use the photo print cartridge for great colors. • Use advanced color settings to improve printed colors. • Print black-and-white photos... To prevent photo paper from curling, follow the photo paper storage guidelines. 6.2 HP digital photography options The printer has several features to make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality: ...
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... be purchased separately if it 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. In the Print Quality drop-down list, click Maximum ... 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode: 1. When 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is not included with the tri-color print cartridge, provides six-ink, virtually grain-free photos that have exceptional fade resistance. 18 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi print mode is enhanced. Open the Print dialog box. 2. If...
... be purchased separately if it 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. In the Print Quality drop-down list, click Maximum ... 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode: 1. When 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is not included with the tri-color print cartridge, provides six-ink, virtually grain-free photos that have exceptional fade resistance. 18 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi print mode is enhanced. Open the Print dialog box. 2. If...
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...the following print-quality modes in the compartment on your product. Open the Print dialog box. 2. For more information, see the print cartridge installation page. Click the appropriate photo paper type in the six-ink color print mode: 1. Select any other print settings that appear.... 19 Adjusting these steps to print in the Paper Type drop-down list. • Normal • Best • Maximum dpi 5. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide The photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with your computer monitor. Installing the photo print...
...the following print-quality modes in the compartment on your product. Open the Print dialog box. 2. For more information, see the print cartridge installation page. Click the appropriate photo paper type in the six-ink color print mode: 1. Select any other print settings that appear.... 19 Adjusting these steps to print in the Paper Type drop-down list. • Normal • Best • Maximum dpi 5. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide The photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with your computer monitor. Installing the photo print...
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... completely borderless. • 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...Semigloss and set the Print quality to create quality photos with 1.25 cm tab); HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss is flat. 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...
... completely borderless. • 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...Semigloss and set the Print quality to create quality photos with 1.25 cm tab); HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss is flat. 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...
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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 three sides and has a border 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...
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 three sides and has a border 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...
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... cover. 2. Place the photo paper, 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 a photo print cartridge in combination with the side to be printed on facing down ...in the In tray, and then push the paper into the printer until the paper stops. 5. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. 7. Preparing to the left. 3. Slide the paper guide to print 1. HP Deskjet 3840...
... cover. 2. Place the photo paper, 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 a photo print cartridge in combination with the side to be printed on facing down ...in the In tray, and then push the paper into the printer until the paper stops. 5. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. 7. Preparing to the left. 3. Slide the paper guide to print 1. HP Deskjet 3840...
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... Install the black or photo print cartridge in the left print carriage compartment. Replacing print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for grain-free photos. 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 •...
... Install the black or photo print cartridge in the left print carriage compartment. Replacing print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for grain-free photos. 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 •...
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...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. If a print cartridge runs out of print cartridge selection numbers, see the ink back-up mode The printer can operate in the... on the print cartridge and slide it out of the printer. 3. Installation Instructions To install a print cartridge: 1. Open the printer cover. Ink back-up mode page. Push down on the printer. 2. Press the Power button to the center of the print cartridge cradle. 59 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's...
...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. If a print cartridge runs out of print cartridge selection numbers, see the ink back-up mode The printer can operate in the... on the print cartridge and slide it out of the printer. 3. Installation Instructions To install a print cartridge: 1. Open the printer cover. Ink back-up mode page. Push down on the printer. 2. Press the Power button to the center of the print cartridge cradle. 59 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's...
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HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1. Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle. 4. Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Do not remove the copper strips. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic tape. Press the Power button. 2. Touching these parts will result in... failure, and bad electrical connections. Remove plastic tape. Lift the printer cover. 3. Push down on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 1. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on the print...
HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1. Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle. 4. Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Do not remove the copper strips. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic tape. Press the Power button. 2. Touching these parts will result in... failure, and bad electrical connections. Remove plastic tape. Lift the printer cover. 3. Push down on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 1. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on the print...