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... items are missing from the box, talk to the printer 4 Printer operation 5 Print cartridges 5 Troubleshooting 6 Installation troubleshooting for buying an HP Deskjet printer! HP Deskjet 3840 series printer 2. See the setup poster for more information. Setup posters (Windows® and Macintosh) 7. See "HP support" on page 12 for additional items that might vary in this guide? The...
... items are missing from the box, talk to the printer 4 Printer operation 5 Print cartridges 5 Troubleshooting 6 Installation troubleshooting for buying an HP Deskjet printer! HP Deskjet 3840 series printer 2. See the setup poster for more information. Setup posters (Windows® and Macintosh) 7. See "HP support" on page 12 for additional items that might vary in this guide? The...
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...information about known software compatibility issues with the Macintosh operating system. Onscreen user's guide An HTML browser is designed to HP Deskjet 3840 Series, and then click Read Me. Readme The readme file provides information about printer features, printing, maintenance, and troubleshooting... Macintosh Setup poster The setup poster offers information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. To view the Macintosh onscreen user's guide, double-click the HP DJ 3840 Help icon on the desktop. English 3 To view the Windows onscreen user's guide...
...information about known software compatibility issues with the Macintosh operating system. Onscreen user's guide An HTML browser is designed to HP Deskjet 3840 Series, and then click Read Me. Readme The readme file provides information about printer features, printing, maintenance, and troubleshooting... Macintosh Setup poster The setup poster offers information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. To view the Macintosh onscreen user's guide, double-click the HP DJ 3840 Help icon on the desktop. English 3 To view the Windows onscreen user's guide...
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... page 10 page 10 page 11 page 11 English Language 4 6 This section also explains where to find additional troubleshooting information. Topics The installation program does not start automatically. This is not responding. The printer has a paper jam. Troubleshooting Use the information in the onscreen user's guide. ...name does not appear in the list of additional troubleshooting topics that are discussed in this section if you have problems setting up the HP printer, if you cannot print after I click Print on the File menu. (Macintosh only) The printer will not print or ...
... page 10 page 10 page 11 page 11 English Language 4 6 This section also explains where to find additional troubleshooting information. Topics The installation program does not start automatically. This is not responding. The printer has a paper jam. Troubleshooting Use the information in the onscreen user's guide. ...name does not appear in the list of additional troubleshooting topics that are discussed in this section if you have problems setting up the HP printer, if you cannot print after I click Print on the File menu. (Macintosh only) The printer will not print or ...
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... Setup, and then click Open. Possible causes Solution • Static electricity has built up the HP printer. Disconnect the USB cable from the printer. 3. Reconnect the power cord to install the printer software. If "Unknown Device" continues to the printer. 6. Verify that it is ..." message appears. Disconnect the power cord from the printer. 2. Click OK. 7. Click Start, click Run, and then click Browse. 3. Installation troubleshooting for Windows Use the information in this message appears, you are using Windows 2000), replace the USB cable. Problem When I connect a...
... Setup, and then click Open. Possible causes Solution • Static electricity has built up the HP printer. Disconnect the USB cable from the printer. 3. Reconnect the power cord to install the printer software. If "Unknown Device" continues to the printer. 6. Verify that it is ..." message appears. Disconnect the power cord from the printer. 2. Click OK. 7. Click Start, click Run, and then click Browse. 3. Installation troubleshooting for Windows Use the information in this message appears, you are using Windows 2000), replace the USB cable. Problem When I connect a...
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... computer. Follow the onscreen instructions to the next step. 3. Insert the printer software CD into the CD-ROM drive. Problem The installation program stops when it looks for turning off , and then disconnect the USB cable and power cord. 5. Disconnect and reconnect the USB... old or defective. • Software, such as an antivirus program, is open and running on . Follow the onscreen instructions, and when the installation program looks for the keyboard and mouse). 2. English Language 4 8 Note: To quit the antivirus program, follow the manufacturer's instructions for new ...
... computer. Follow the onscreen instructions to the next step. 3. Insert the printer software CD into the CD-ROM drive. Problem The installation program stops when it looks for turning off , and then disconnect the USB cable and power cord. 5. Disconnect and reconnect the USB... old or defective. • Software, such as an antivirus program, is open and running on . Follow the onscreen instructions, and when the installation program looks for the keyboard and mouse). 2. English Language 4 8 Note: To quit the antivirus program, follow the manufacturer's instructions for new ...
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After you confirm that all of printers after installation 1 Verify that these conditions have been met: The printer is connected to find more information (Windows only) The printer does not appear in the ...; The printer cover is closed. The rear access door is attached. The printer has a paper jam. The document is not responding. Photos are correctly installed. Paper or other media is correctly loaded in the list of these conditions have been met, restart the computer. 2 If the problem persists, look...
After you confirm that all of printers after installation 1 Verify that these conditions have been met: The printer is connected to find more information (Windows only) The printer does not appear in the ...; The printer cover is closed. The rear access door is attached. The printer has a paper jam. The document is not responding. Photos are correctly installed. Paper or other media is correctly loaded in the list of these conditions have been met, restart the computer. 2 If the problem persists, look...
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...the print job by using the following procedure: Mac OS 9.x 1. Mac OS X 1. On the desktop, double-click the HP printer icon to install. 1. Select a print job in "The installation program stops when it looks for turning off the software. 2. Delete the print job from the print queue. Note: For more... information, see the onscreen user's guide. To view the onscreen user's guide, double-click the HP DJ 3840 Help icon on the File ...
...the print job by using the following procedure: Mac OS 9.x 1. Mac OS X 1. On the desktop, double-click the HP printer icon to install. 1. Select a print job in "The installation program stops when it looks for turning off the software. 2. Delete the print job from the print queue. Note: For more... information, see the onscreen user's guide. To view the onscreen user's guide, double-click the HP DJ 3840 Help icon on the File ...
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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 ... 4 x 6 inch photos to the edges of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. • Cancel button: Save paper and ink by cancelling print jobs quickly and easily with the Cancel button. •...
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 ... 4 x 6 inch photos to the edges of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. • Cancel button: Save paper and ink by cancelling print jobs quickly and easily with the Cancel button. •...
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...or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and use a photo print cartridge in combination with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of ink, ... label on the print cartridge that came with the tri-color print cartridge. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the reference guide that you are replacing. 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide Using print cartridges Everyday printing Use the black and tri-color print ...
...or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and use a photo print cartridge in combination with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of ink, ... label on the print cartridge that came with the tri-color print cartridge. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the reference guide that you are replacing. 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide Using print cartridges Everyday printing Use the black and tri-color print ...
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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. Ink-backup mode output Printing in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. Photo print cartridge Colors are printed as grayscale. For instructions about installing a print cartridge,... print but black is grayed and is recommended that you do not use the photo print cartridge for ink- Exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. The ink-backup mode is initiated when ...
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. Ink-backup mode output Printing in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. Photo print cartridge Colors are printed as grayscale. For instructions about installing a print cartridge,... print but black is grayed and is recommended that you do not use the photo print cartridge for ink- Exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. The ink-backup mode is initiated when ...
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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 enhanced. If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is the highest quality resolution for this printer. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Follow these steps to 4800...
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 enhanced. If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is the highest quality resolution for this printer. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Follow these steps to 4800...
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... cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the colors that you want, and then click Print. For more information, see the print cartridge installation page. Click the appropriate photo paper type in the compartment on the right of the print cartridge cradle. Click one of the print cartridge,...six-ink color print mode: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Adjusting these steps to adjust how printed colors appear on your computer monitor. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide The photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with your printout.
... cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the colors that you want, and then click Print. For more information, see the print cartridge installation page. Click the appropriate photo paper type in the compartment on the right of the print cartridge cradle. Click one of the print cartridge,...six-ink color print mode: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Adjusting these steps to adjust how printed colors appear on your computer monitor. 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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... 1. Raise the Out tray. 22 Note: For higher-quality photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo paper and set the Print quality to Normal. 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. • ...• 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 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab (...
... 1. Raise the Out tray. 22 Note: For higher-quality photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo paper and set the Print quality to Normal. 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. • ...• 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 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab (...
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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...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... is 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...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... is 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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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 from curling, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper,...
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 from curling, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper,...
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To open the Page Setup dialog box, open the software program that is installed on your computer. To specify the paper size, scaling, and orientation for a document. To specify other print settings for a document, and to send the document ... computer desktop 9.1 Print settings The printer is controlled by software that you used to create the document, click File, and then click Page Setup. 52 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...
To open the Page Setup dialog box, open the software program that is installed on your computer. To specify the paper size, scaling, and orientation for a document. To specify other print settings for a document, and to send the document ... computer desktop 9.1 Print settings The printer is controlled by software that you used to create the document, click File, and then click Page Setup. 52 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...
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...: Look at the label on the print cartridge that you can use the tri-color print cartridge and the black print cartridge. 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...
...: Look at the label on the print cartridge that you can use the tri-color print cartridge and the black print cartridge. 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...
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Press the Power button to the center of ink, the printer can operate with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. The cradle moves to turn on the print cartridge and slide it out of ... documentation: For a list of the print cartridge cradle. 59 Ink back-up mode page. Open the printer cover. Push down on the printer. 2. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1. Installation Instructions To install a print cartridge: 1. For more information, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge...
Press the Power button to the center of ink, the printer can operate with the printer. • HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox, and then select the Supplies panel. The cradle moves to turn on the print cartridge and slide it out of ... documentation: For a list of the print cartridge cradle. 59 Ink back-up mode page. Open the printer cover. Push down on the printer. 2. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1. Installation Instructions To install a print cartridge: 1. For more information, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge...
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... Toolbox. 2. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridge. 62 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 cleaned. Verify that a photo print cartridge is still tinted, then perform a color calibration...
... Toolbox. 2. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridge. 62 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 cleaned. Verify that a photo print cartridge is still tinted, then perform a color calibration...
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.... 9. Color fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use sudsy ammonia. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. White fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use chlorine bleach. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 7. Click the Print a test page button, and then follow ... 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. Repeat the cleaning procedure if ink streaks continue to appear on printed pages. 10.6 Printing a...
.... 9. Color fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use sudsy ammonia. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. White fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use chlorine bleach. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 7. Click the Print a test page button, and then follow ... 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. Repeat the cleaning procedure if ink streaks continue to appear on printed pages. 10.6 Printing a...