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... for buying an HP Deskjet printer! HP Deskjet 3840 series printer 2. Black print cartridge 3. Power supply* 5. This reference guide 8. The HP Deskjet 3840 series printer Thank you for more information. This reference guide contains the following items. ᕡ ᕢ ᕣ ᕤ ᕥ ᕦ ᕧ ᕨ 1. See the setup poster for Windows 7 Printer is not printing after installation 9 Paper jam 11 HP support 12 Product...
... for buying an HP Deskjet printer! HP Deskjet 3840 series printer 2. Black print cartridge 3. Power supply* 5. This reference guide 8. The HP Deskjet 3840 series printer Thank you for more information. This reference guide contains the following items. ᕡ ᕢ ᕣ ᕤ ᕥ ᕦ ᕧ ᕨ 1. See the setup poster for Windows 7 Printer is not printing after installation 9 Paper jam 11 HP support 12 Product...
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... The setup poster offers information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. Troubleshooting This reference guide contains troubleshooting information for printer installation, printer usage, and paper jams. See "Troubleshooting" on page 6. To view the Windows onscreen user's guide, click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3840 Series, and then click Read Me...
... The setup poster offers information about printer software and hardware setup and installation troubleshooting. Troubleshooting This reference guide contains troubleshooting information for printer installation, printer usage, and paper jams. See "Troubleshooting" on page 6. To view the Windows onscreen user's guide, click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to HP Deskjet 3840 Series, and then click Read Me...
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...need help? This is not responding. This section also explains where to find additional troubleshooting information. 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 this section if ...you have problems setting up the HP printer, if you cannot print after you set up the printer, or if a paper jam occurs. Troubleshooting Use the information in the onscreen user's guide. An "...
...need help? This is not responding. This section also explains where to find additional troubleshooting information. 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 this section if ...you have problems setting up the HP printer, if you cannot print after you set up the printer, or if a paper jam occurs. Troubleshooting Use the information in the onscreen user's guide. An "...
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...-down list. 4. Possible causes Solution • Static electricity has built up the HP printer. English 7 Follow the onscreen instructions to the printer. 5. Reconnect the USB cable and make sure that the printer software CD was inserted into a supported CD-ROM drive. 2. The installation program does not start automatically when the CD is disabled. • The...
...-down list. 4. Possible causes Solution • Static electricity has built up the HP printer. English 7 Follow the onscreen instructions to the printer. 5. Reconnect the USB cable and make sure that the printer software CD was inserted into a supported CD-ROM drive. 2. The installation program does not start automatically when the CD is disabled. • The...
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... that are connected to the computer (except for new hardware. Turn the printer off the software. 6. Solution 1. Click the Cancel button and restart the computer. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions, and when the installation program looks for turning off , and then disconnect the USB cable and power...follow the manufacturer's instructions for new hardware, connect the USB cable and the power cord to the printer, and make sure that the printer is installed. Make sure that the printer is still not detected, replace the USB cable, and then continue to a USB port on the...
... that are connected to the computer (except for new hardware. Turn the printer off the software. 6. Solution 1. Click the Cancel button and restart the computer. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions, and when the installation program looks for turning off , and then disconnect the USB cable and power...follow the manufacturer's instructions for new hardware, connect the USB cable and the power cord to the printer, and make sure that the printer is installed. Make sure that the printer is still not detected, replace the USB cable, and then continue to a USB port on the...
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...See "Finding information" on page 3 for the issue below: Issue Where to find more information (Windows only) The printer does not appear 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...confirm that these conditions have been met: The printer is connected to view the user's guide. The printer has a paper jam. The document prints slowly. See page 11. The Power light is misprinted. Photos are correctly installed. Paper or other media is correctly loaded in ...
...See "Finding information" on page 3 for the issue below: Issue Where to find more information (Windows only) The printer does not appear 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...confirm that these conditions have been met: The printer is connected to view the user's guide. The printer has a paper jam. The document prints slowly. See page 11. The Power light is misprinted. Photos are correctly installed. Paper or other media is correctly loaded in ...
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... 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 menu or in the Printers folder in Control Panel. Solution Delete the print job by using the following procedure: Mac OS 9.x 1. English Language .... Note: Restart the antivirus program after I click Print on the desktop. Restart the computer. 2. On the desktop, double-click the HP printer icon to install. 1. Open the Print Center/Printer Setup Utility or Printer List. 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 menu or in the Printers folder in Control Panel. Solution Delete the print job by using the following procedure: Mac OS 9.x 1. English Language .... Note: Restart the antivirus program after I click Print on the desktop. Restart the computer. 2. On the desktop, double-click the HP printer icon to install. 1. Open the Print Center/Printer Setup Utility or Printer List. 2. Delete the print job from the print queue.
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... (purchased separately). • Borderless printing: Print 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. • Ink level indicator: Know.... • Compact: Small, 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!
... (purchased separately). • Borderless printing: Print 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. • Ink level indicator: Know.... • Compact: Small, 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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...: Look at the 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 cartridges for the print cartridge selection...
...: Look at the 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 cartridges for the print cartridge selection...
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...For instructions about removing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 14 Exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. 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. Installed print cartridge Result Black print cartridge Colors...
...For instructions about removing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 14 Exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. 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. Installed print cartridge Result Black print cartridge Colors...
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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. Follow these steps to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color and 1200-input dpi). Select ... dpi mode: 1. In the Print Quality drop-down list, click Maximum dpi. 4. A photo print cartridge can 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...
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. Follow these steps to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color and 1200-input dpi). Select ... dpi mode: 1. In the Print Quality drop-down list, click Maximum dpi. 4. A photo print cartridge can 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...
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...Select any other print settings that appear on your computer monitor. Using the photo print cartridge Follow these steps to differ from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in the compartment on your product. Adjusting these settings causes the printed colors to specify color settings: 1. ... settings Use the Color panel 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 printout.
...Select any other print settings that appear on your computer monitor. Using the photo print cartridge Follow these steps to differ from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in the compartment on your product. Adjusting these settings causes the printed colors to specify color settings: 1. ... settings Use the Color panel 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 printout.
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...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 (10 x 15 cm with 1.25 cm tab); Note: For higher-quality photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semigloss and set the Print quality to print 1. 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. •...
...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 (10 x 15 cm with 1.25 cm tab); Note: For higher-quality photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semigloss and set the Print quality to print 1. 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. •...
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.... • Verify that the photo paper that you print on 4 x 6 inch photo paper without tear-off tabs, the printout is flat. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide When you are using is borderless on three sides and has a border on the bottom. 6.10 Small photos with a white border ..., 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 storage instructions. • ...
.... • Verify that the photo paper that you print on 4 x 6 inch photo paper without tear-off tabs, the printout is flat. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide When you are using is borderless on three sides and has a border on the bottom. 6.10 Small photos with a white border ..., 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 storage instructions. • ...
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...cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, 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. Lower the Out tray. 6. Lower the printer cover. Open the Page Setup dialog box, ...• Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. Raise the Out tray. 4. Preparing to the left. 3. Printing 1. 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 ...
...cartridge. • For maximum fade resistance, 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. Lower the Out tray. 6. Lower the printer cover. Open the Page Setup dialog box, ...• Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. Raise the Out tray. 4. Preparing to the left. 3. Printing 1. 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 ...
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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 changing the status of a document. Use the printer software, known as the printer driver, to change the print settings for a document, use ...by software that you used to the printer, use the Page Setup dialog box. 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. To specify other...
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 document. Use the printer software, known as the printer driver, to change the print settings for a document, use ...by software that you used to the printer, use the Page Setup dialog box. 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. To specify other...
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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...
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...
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... cartridge, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge installed. Push down on the printer. 2. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of the print cartridge cradle. 59 If a print cartridge runs out of the printer. 3. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1. The cradle moves to turn on the print cartridge and slide...
... cartridge, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge installed. Push down on the printer. 2. Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of the print cartridge cradle. 59 If a print cartridge runs out of the printer. 3. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer User's Guide 1. The cradle moves to turn on the print cartridge and slide...
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... are missing lines or dots, or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges might need to ensure the best print quality. To calibrate color: 1. 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.
... are missing lines or dots, or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges might need to ensure the best print quality. To calibrate color: 1. 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.
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... Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi in the drop-down list. 5. Adjusting these steps to set the print quality on your computer monitor. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer Installing the photo print cartridge To install the photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the colors that you want, and then click OK. Click the Printing...
... Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi in the drop-down list. 5. Adjusting these steps to set the print quality on your computer monitor. HP Deskjet 3840 series printer Installing the photo print cartridge To install the photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the colors that you want, and then click OK. Click the Printing...