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...installation 9 Paper jam 11 HP support 12 Product specifications 13 Regulatory model identification number 14 Regulatory notices inside back cover Print cartridge selection numbers back cover English Language 4 2 This reference guide contains the following items. ᕡ ᕢ ᕣ ᕤ ᕥ ᕦ ᕧ ᕨ 1. The HP Deskjet 3840... series printer Thank you for additional items that might vary in this guide? See the setup poster for buying an HP Deskjet printer! What's in appearance. The printer box...
...installation 9 Paper jam 11 HP support 12 Product specifications 13 Regulatory model identification number 14 Regulatory notices inside back cover Print cartridge selection numbers back cover English Language 4 2 This reference guide contains the following items. ᕡ ᕢ ᕣ ᕤ ᕥ ᕦ ᕧ ᕨ 1. The HP Deskjet 3840... series printer Thank you for additional items that might vary in this guide? See the setup poster for buying an HP Deskjet printer! What's in appearance. The printer box...
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...'s guide, click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3840 Series, and then click Read Me. Readme The readme file provides 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 Windows Setup poster...
...'s guide, click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3840 Series, and then click Read Me. Readme The readme file provides 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 Windows Setup poster...
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... where to find additional troubleshooting information. The printer has a paper jam. Troubleshooting Use the information in the onscreen user's guide. Section Installation troubleshooting for new hardware. (Windows only) The printer name does not appear in the list of additional troubleshooting topics that are discussed in...if you have problems setting up the printer, or if a paper jam occurs. The installation program stops when it looks for Windows Printer is a list of printers after you set up the HP printer, if you cannot print after I click Print on the File menu. (Macintosh ...
... where to find additional troubleshooting information. The printer has a paper jam. Troubleshooting Use the information in the onscreen user's guide. Section Installation troubleshooting for new hardware. (Windows only) The printer name does not appear in the list of additional troubleshooting topics that are discussed in...if you have problems setting up the printer, or if a paper jam occurs. The installation program stops when it looks for Windows Printer is a list of printers after you set up the HP printer, if you cannot print after I click Print on the File menu. (Macintosh ...
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...4. At the top of the Browse window, click the Look in the Run dialog box. 6. Possible causes Solution • Static electricity has built up the HP printer. Note: This is disabled. • The computer cannot find the autorun.exe file on the CD-ROM. 1. The setup.exe file appears in drop...-down list. 4. If "Unknown Device" continues to the printer. 6. Installation troubleshooting for Windows Use the information in this message appears, you are using Windows 2000), replace the USB cable. The...
...4. At the top of the Browse window, click the Look in the Run dialog box. 6. Possible causes Solution • Static electricity has built up the HP printer. Note: This is disabled. • The computer cannot find the autorun.exe file on the CD-ROM. 1. The setup.exe file appears in drop...-down list. 4. If "Unknown Device" continues to the printer. 6. Installation troubleshooting for Windows Use the information in this message appears, you are using Windows 2000), replace the USB cable. The...
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... or defective. • Software, such as a scanner, is inserted" on the computer. Follow the onscreen instructions, and when the installation program looks for turning off , and then disconnect the USB cable and power cord. 5. Note: Restart the antivirus program after the ...Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. Reinstall the printer software: a. If the installation program does not start automatically, see "The installation program does not start automatically when the CD is connected to finish the installation. c. If the printer is open and running on page 7. Quit any ...
... or defective. • Software, such as a scanner, is inserted" on the computer. Follow the onscreen instructions, and when the installation program looks for turning off , and then disconnect the USB cable and power cord. 5. Note: Restart the antivirus program after the ...Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. Reinstall the printer software: a. If the installation program does not start automatically, see "The installation program does not start automatically when the CD is connected to finish the installation. c. If the printer is open and running on page 7. Quit any ...
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... cartridges are not printing correctly. The print quality is not responding. Borderless printing problems exist. Photos are correctly installed. Paper or other media is correctly loaded in the list of printers after installation 1 Verify that all of these conditions have been met, restart the computer. 2 If the problem persists, look for...
... cartridges are not printing correctly. The print quality is not responding. Borderless printing problems exist. Photos are correctly installed. Paper or other media is correctly loaded in the list of printers after installation 1 Verify that all of these conditions have been met, restart the computer. 2 If the problem persists, look for...
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...print job from the print queue. Uninstall the printer software: a. Follow the instructions in "The installation program stops when it looks for turning off the software. 2. Mac OS X 1. Double-...the following procedure: Mac OS 9.x 1. Problem (Windows only) The printer software seemed to install correctly, but the printer name does not appear in the list of printers after the ... only) The printer will not print or the computer is installed. Restart the computer. 2. On the desktop, double-click the HP printer icon to install. 1. Note: For more information, see the onscreen user's...
...print job from the print queue. Uninstall the printer software: a. Follow the instructions in "The installation program stops when it looks for turning off the software. 2. Mac OS X 1. Double-...the following procedure: Mac OS 9.x 1. Problem (Windows only) The printer software seemed to install correctly, but the printer name does not appear in the list of printers after the ... only) The printer will not print or the computer is installed. Restart the computer. 2. On the desktop, double-click the HP printer icon to install. 1. Note: For more information, see the onscreen user's...
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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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... in the ink-backup mode. Replacing print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. 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 cartridges for the print...
... in the ink-backup mode. Replacing print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. 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 cartridges for the print...
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... ink-backup mode. For instructions about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. Tri-color print cartridge Colors print but black is grayed and is removed from the print cartridge cradle. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 4.5 Ink-backup...
... ink-backup mode. For instructions about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. Tri-color print cartridge Colors print but black is grayed and is removed from the print cartridge cradle. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 4.5 Ink-backup...
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HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi print mode is enhanced. When 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is not included with the tri-color .... 6.4 Photo print cartridge The photo print cartridge, used in conjunction with your printer. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is the highest quality resolution for this printer.
HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi print mode is enhanced. When 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is not included with the tri-color .... 6.4 Photo print cartridge The photo print cartridge, used in conjunction with your printer. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is the highest quality resolution for this printer.
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Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. Storing the photo print cartridge To maintain the health of the print cartridge cradle. 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. Select... in the Paper Type drop-down list. • Normal • Best • Maximum dpi 5. For more information, see the print cartridge installation page. Click one of the following print-quality modes in the compartment on the right of the print cartridge, follow the print cartridge storage guidelines...
Select the Paper Type/Quality panel. 3. Storing the photo print cartridge To maintain the health of the print cartridge cradle. 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. Select... in the Paper Type drop-down list. • Normal • Best • Maximum dpi 5. For more information, see the print cartridge installation page. Click one of the following print-quality modes in the compartment on the right of the print cartridge, follow the print cartridge storage guidelines...
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...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 that the photo paper that you are using is designed to Normal. For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP... 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 Everyday Photo Paper, Semigloss and set the Print quality to create quality...
...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 that the photo paper that you are using is designed to Normal. For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP... 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 Everyday Photo Paper, Semigloss and set the Print quality to create quality...
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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 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. Printing 1. HP Deskjet 3840 ... edge of the paper. 7. Lower the printer cover. For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat....
... 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. Printing 1. HP Deskjet 3840 ... edge of the paper. 7. Lower the printer cover. For information about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo enhancing page. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss to save money and ink when printing photos. • Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat....
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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 ... of a document. To specify the paper size, scaling, and orientation for a document. To open the Page Setup dialog box, open the software program that is installed on your computer. Use the printer software, known as the printer driver, to change the print settings for a document, use the Print dialog box. 9.2 Page...
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 ... of a document. To specify the paper size, scaling, and orientation for a document. To open the Page Setup dialog box, open the software program that is installed on your computer. Use the printer software, known as the printer driver, to change the print settings for a document, use the Print dialog box. 9.2 Page...
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...• Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing. 58 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 10 Maintenance • Installing print cartridges • Aligning print cartridges • Calibrating color • Automatically cleaning print cartridges • ... 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 print cartridge...
...• Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing. 58 HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 10 Maintenance • Installing print cartridges • Aligning print cartridges • Calibrating color • Automatically cleaning print cartridges • ... 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 print cartridge...
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... ink-backup mode. Ink back-up mode page. For more information, see the print cartridge installation page. Installation Instructions To install a print cartridge: 1. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of the printer. 3. Push down on the printer. 2. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1. The cradle moves to turn on the print cartridge and...
... ink-backup mode. Ink back-up mode page. For more information, see the print cartridge installation page. Installation Instructions To install a print cartridge: 1. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of the printer. 3. Push down on the printer. 2. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1. The cradle moves to turn on the print cartridge and...
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HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 10.2 Aligning print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. Select the Calibrate panel. 4. Click the Align button, and then follow the ... instructions. 10.3 Calibrating color Perform a color calibration only if the colors in the printer. 3. To calibrate color: 1. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 4. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. If the color is installed in photographs printed with the photo print cartridge are not low on ink or might be low on ink, follow...
HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 10.2 Aligning print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. Select the Calibrate panel. 4. Click the Align button, and then follow the ... instructions. 10.3 Calibrating color Perform a color calibration only if the colors in the printer. 3. To calibrate color: 1. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 4. Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox. 2. If the color is installed in photographs printed with the photo print cartridge are not low on ink or might be low on ink, follow...
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...are installed in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Connect the power cord to remove ink from fabric. Print a test page. 9. Select the Test panel. 3. Warm or hot water can set the ink into the fabric. 10.9 Maintaining print cartridges The following tips will help maintain HP .... 10.7 View estimated ink levels Follow these steps to remove ink from skin and clothing Follow these instructions to print a test page: 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 7. Print cartridges should be stored at room temperature (15 to 35 degrees C or 59 to view the estimated ink...
...are installed in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Connect the power cord to remove ink from fabric. Print a test page. 9. Select the Test panel. 3. Warm or hot water can set the ink into the fabric. 10.9 Maintaining print cartridges The following tips will help maintain HP .... 10.7 View estimated ink levels Follow these steps to remove ink from skin and clothing Follow these instructions to print a test page: 1. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 7. Print cartridges should be stored at room temperature (15 to 35 degrees C or 59 to view the estimated ink...