Hp 3840 User Manual

1 HP Deskjet 3840 series printerTo find an answer to a question, select one of the following topics:• Notices• Special features• Getting started• Con

1. Press and slide the paper guideOut trayPrinted pages are deposited in the Out tray.1. Out trayRaise the printer cover and the Out tray to load pape

Folding the paper traysFollow these steps to refold the paper trays:1. Remove the paper or other media from the paper trays, and then turn off theprin

5. Raise the In tray.6. Reach underneath the In tray, and then lift the tray until it locks into place.7. Lower the printer cover.4.4 Print cartridge

Using print cartridgesEveryday printingUse the black and tri-color print cartridges for everyday print jobs.Quality color photosFor more vibrant color

4.5 Ink-backup modeIn the ink-backup mode, the printer operates by using only one print cartridge. Theink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartr

5 Connecting to the printer• USB5.1 USBThe printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable.For instructions about connectin

6 Printing photosSelect the type of photograph that you want to print:Large photo with a white border Small photo with a whiteborderSmall borderless

DescriptionUse the Digital Photography panel to set these options:1. Options Menu: Select from the following options:• Digital Flash: Lighten dark ima

The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi print mode is the highest quality resolution for thisprinter. When 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is selected in the printer

The photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with yourproduct.Installing the photo print cartridgeTo install the photo

2 Notices• Notices and acknowledgements• Terms and conventions2.1 Notices and acknowledgementsHewlett-Packard company noticesReproduction, adaptatio

3. Verify that ColorSmart/sRGB is selected in the Image drop-down list.4. Adjust the Saturation, Brightness, and Color tone to affect how overall colo

3. In the Image drop-down list, click Grayscale.4. Click the High Quality option.5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Prin

6.8 Saving money when printing photosHP Everyday Photo PaperTo save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss and s

4. Place the photo paper with the side to be printed on facing down and the shortedge pointing towards the printer, in the right side of the tray. If

When you print on 4 x 6 inch photo paper without tear-off tabs, the printout isborderless on three sides and has a border on the bottom.6.10 Small ph

Preparing to print1. Raise the printer cover.2. Slide the paper guide to the left.3. Raise the Out tray.4. Place the photo paper, with the side to be

6.11 Large photos with a white borderGuidelines• For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri-color print cartri

• Orientation: The appropriate orientation2. Click OK.3. Open the Print dialog box.4. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the followi

7 Printing other documentsE-mail Letters Documents EnvelopesBrochures Greeting cards Transparencies LabelsIndex cards Booklets Posters Iron-on Transf

4. Place paper with the side to be printed on facing down in the In tray, and thenpush the paper into the printer until it stops.5. Lower the Out tray

Caution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts.Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electricalcon

4. Place the paper with the side to be printed on facing down in the In tray, andthen push the paper into the printer until it stops.Note: If you ar

2. Slide the paper width guide to the left.3. Raise the Out tray.4. Place the paper with the side to be printed on facing down in the In tray, andthen

• Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: Up to 10 envelopes.Preparing to print1. Raise the printer cover.2. Slide the paper guide to the left.3. Raise th

• Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: Up to 30 sheets.Preparing to print1. Raise the printer cover.2. Slide the paper width guide to the left.3. Raise

• Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: Up to 20 cards.Preparing to print1. Raise the printer cover.2. Slide the paper guide to the left.3. Raise the Ou

• Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: Up to 30 transparencies.Preparing to print1. Raise the printer cover.2. Slide the paper guide to the left.3. Rai

7.8 LabelsGuidelines• Use only labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers.• Use only full sheets of labels.• Verify that the labels ar

• Paper Type: The appropriate paper type• Print Quality: Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click

2. Open the Print dialog box.3. Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then specify the following settings:• Paper Type: The appropriate paper type•

5. Lower the Out tray.6. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.7. Lower the printer cover.PrintingTo print a booklet, follow thes

3 Special featuresCongratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped withseveral exciting features:• Brilliant photo-quality

6. Select any other printer setting that you want, and then click Print.7. When prompted, reload the printed pages in the In tray as shown below.8. Cl

5. Lower the Out tray.6. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of paper.7. Lower the printer cover.Printing1. If necessary, open the Page Setu

• Do not exceed the In-tray capacity: Up to 20 transfer papers.Preparing to print1. Raise the printer cover.2. Slide the paper guide to the left.3. Ra

• Paper Type: The appropriate paper type. Consult the instructions thatcame with your iron-on transfer paper.• Print Quality: Normal, Best, or Maximum

8 Printing tipsSave time• Print from back to front.• Print collated copies.Save money• Print a two-sided document.• Print multiple pages on a single

3. Select one of the following options for the Print Order:• Front to back: Prints the first page of the document first.• Back to front: Prints the fi

3. In the Copies box, type the number of copies that you want to print.4. Select the Collated check box.5. Select any other print settings that you wa

5. Select Print Both Sides, and then select Manual.6. Select the appropriate binding:Book bindingTablet binding7. Select any other print settings that

• Tablet binding with portrait orientation: Reload the paper as shown below:• Tablet binding with landscape orientation: Reload the paper as shownbelo

3. In the drop-down list, click Multiple Pages Per Sheet.4. In the Pages per Sheet drop-down list, select the number of pages that youwant to appear o

4 Getting startedFor an overview of the printer features, see the printer features page.Click the appropriate topic for a description of a printer fe

3. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click the specific paper type.4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.8.6 Selecti

2. In the Scaling (%) box, type the percentage by which you want to shrink orenlarge the document.• Type a number from 25 to 99 to reduce a document i

9 Printer software• Print settings• Page Setup dialog box• Print dialog box• Managing the printer• Viewing and changing the status of a print job• Pr

You can use the Page Setup dialog box to do the following tasks:• Set the paper size for a document.• Resize a document.• Specify the document orienta

• Choosing the printer• Setting the printer as your default printer• Checking the status of the printerChoosing the printerFollow these steps to choos

• Click the control strip printer icon, and then select the printer name.• Click the desktop printer icon, and then click Set Default Printer in thePr

1. Control Buttons: Select a print job in the print queue, and then click one of thefollowing buttons to control printing:Pause a print job.Restart pr

• Select the icons for the documents that you want to print, click File, and thenclick Print. Select the options that you want from the Print dialog b

10 Maintenance• Installing print cartridges• Aligning print cartridges• Calibrating color• Automatically cleaning print cartridges• Manually cleaning

1. Selection number label• Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see thereference guide that came with the printer.•

1. Print cartridges2. Ink-backup mode1. USB port4.2 Buttons and lightUse the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off and to cancel a print job

1. Press the Power button.2. Lift the printer cover.3. Push down on the print cartridge.4. Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle.4. Remove the r

1. Ink nozzles2. Copper contacts5. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle at a slight upward angle until youfeel resistance.6. Push the cart

10.2 Aligning print cartridgesAfter installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to ensure the best printquality.To calibrate the print c

10.5 Manually cleaning print cartridgesIf the printer is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris mightaccumulate inside the case. This

2. Wipe the face and edges of the first print cartridge with the cotton swab.Caution: Do not wipe the nozzle plate. Touching the ink nozzles willresul

7. Connect the power cord to the back of the printer.8. Print a test page.9. Repeat the cleaning procedure if ink streaks continue to appear on printe

• Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until you are ready toinstall the print cartridge in the printer. If the plastic tape has be

10.10 Using the HP Inkjet ToolboxThe HP Inkjet Toolbox contains tools to calibrate the printer, clean the printcartridges, print a test page, and fin

• Calibrate: Calibrates the print cartridges.• Calibrate Color: Adjusts color to correct problems with tint.• Supplies: Provides print cartridge selec

11 Troubleshooting• Printer is not printing• Paper jam• Paper problems• Print quality is poor• Document is misprinted• Photos are not printing correc

1. Power button and light2. Print Cancel buttonPower button and lightThe Power button turns the printer on and off. After you press the Power button,

2. Wait approximately 10 seconds.3. Reconnect the power cord.4. Press the Power button to turn on the printer.If the printer still does not turn on, t

7. Reload paper in the In tray.8. Reconnect the power cord and USB cable.9. Press the Power button to turn on the printer.10. Reprint the document.11.

11.4 Print quality is poorStreaks and missing linesIf your printed pages are missing lines or dots, or if streaks appear, the printcartridges might b

2. Select the Ink panel.3. Move the Ink Density slider toward Light or Heavy.4. Click Print.11.5 Document is misprintedText and images are misaligned

Change the appropriate print settings within the software application to match thesettings on the Print or Page Setup dialog boxes.11.6 Photos are no

11.7 Borderless printing problemsGuidelinesWhen printing borderless printouts, follow these guidelines:• Open the file in a software application and

Fading occurs near the edges of a printoutTry the following:• Install a photo print cartridge in the printer.• Rotate the image 180 degrees.Streaks ap

Image is printed at an angleFollow these steps if the image is printed at an angle:1. Remove all paper from the paper tray.2. Load the photo paper cor

If the border appears above the tear-off tab, then align the print cartridges.11.8 Power light is flashing• If the Power light is on, the printer is

1. Power lightWhat the flashing light meansThe Power light can flash for several reasons:• The printer cover is open.• The printer is out of paper.• T

2. Lower the In tray3. Lower the Out tray4. Pull out the Out-tray extension, and then unfold the Out-tray extension stop.HP Deskjet 3840 series printe

Computer does not meet system requirementsIf your computer does not have enough RAM or does not have a large amount offree space on the hard drive, th

If you receive this error message, ensure the USB cable is not greater than fivemeters (approximately 16 feet, 5 inches) in length. Connect the printe

12 Specifications• Printer specifications• Environmental statement• Print cartridge recovery12.1 Printer specificationsSee the reference guide that

Printer packaging: The packaging materials for this printer have been selected toprovide maximum protection for the least cost possible, while attempt

Because HP's unique recycling processes are very sensitive to materialcontamination, we cannot take back and recycle cartridges from othermanufac

13 Supplies• Paper• USB cables• Print cartridgesNote: The availability of supplies and accessories varies by country/region.13.1 Paper suppliesThi

HP Tri-Fold Brochure Paper, MatteQ5543A Letter, 100 sheetsHP Premium Inkjet Transparency FilmC3828A Letter, 20 sheetsC3834A Letter, 50 sheetsC3832A A4

Q1935A 10x15 cm, 20 sheets (Japan)HP Premium Plus Photo Paper, MatteQ2506A 4x6 in, 60 sheets (U.S.)Q2507A 10x15 cm, 20 sheets (Europe)Q2508A 10x15 cm,

Q5494A Letter, 100 sheets (U.S.)Q5447A Letter, 120 sheets (U.S.)C6039AC Letter, 15 sheets (Canada)C6979AC Letter, 50 sheets (Canada)Q2519A A4, 20 shee

HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss (with tear-off tab)Q5440A 4x6 in, 100 sheets (U.S.)Q5440AC 4x6 in, 100 sheets (Canada)Q5441A 10x15 cm, 100 sheets

5. Lower the printer cover and turn on the printer.In trayThe In tray holds paper and other media to be printed.1. In trayPrint on different sizes of

HP Textured Greeting Cards, Ivory, Half-FoldC6828A 20 sheetsHP Textured Greeting Cards, Cream, Half-FoldC6829A 20 sheetsHP Textured Greeting Cards, Wh

IndexAacknowledgementsaligning print cartridgesBborderless photosborder appearsbuttonsPowerPrint CancelCcleaningprint cartridges manuallycollated copi

IIn trayindex cardsink-backup modeink, removing ink from skin and clothingLlightflashingpowerMmaintenancemanually cleaning the print cartridgesmaximum

enhancinglarge photos with a bordermaximum dpismall photos with a borderstoring photo paperphotos, printingPower buttonPrint Cancel buttonprint cartri

documentse-mailenvelopesgreeting cardsindex cardsiron-on transferslabelslettersmultiple pages on single sheetphotospostersselecting a paper typetransp

document is printed off-centererror messagespaper jamparts of the document are printed in the wrong placeparts of the document are missingprint is fad