Hp Deskjet 3820 Color Inkjet Printer User Manual

quick help toc user's guide table of contents To find an answer to a question, select one of the topics below.● notices● special features

special featuresspecial featuresCongratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: ● One-t

problems with printoutspanel settingPage Attributes Page Size or Paper Size: Appropriate paper sizeScale: Select to scale text and graphics to fit on

problems with printoutsPage Attributes Page Size or Paper Size: Appropriate paper size 2. Open the Print dialog box and verify the following: panel s

printer is slowprinter is slowSeveral variables can cause this situation. Click the topic below that best describes the printer's situation:●

printer is slowVerify that the computer's hard disk space or RAM meet system requirements. For more information, see system requirements.file:///

specifications specifications ● printer specifications ● minimum system requirements ● environmental statement ● print cartridge recov

printer specificationsprinter specifications hp deskjet 3820 series black text print speed *Draft: Up to 12 pages per minuteNormal: Up to 6.5 pages pe

printer specifications4800 x 1200 optimized dpi resolution4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color printing on premium photo papers; 1200 x 1200 input dpi; wil

printer specifications445 mm wide x 197 mm high x 256 mm deepoperating environmentMaximum operating conditions:Temperature: 41 to 104 degrees F, 5 to

printer specificationsalignmentSkew:± .006 mm/mm (.006 in/in) on plain paper and cards± .010 mm/mm (.010 in/in) on HP transparency filmsVertical:± .00

printer specificationsLabels: Up to 20media sizePaper: U.S. Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in)Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in)A4 210 x 297 mmA5 148 x 2

getting started getting started ● printer features ● buttons and lights ● paper trays ● print cartridges ● connectivity file:///C|

printer specificationsPhoto (with tear-off tab):102 x 152 mm (4 x 6 in)print cartridgesBlack: selection number 15, part number c6615 Tri-Color: select

minimum system requirementsminimum system requirementsYour computer must meet the following minimum requirements:USB connectionMac OS 8.6 and 9.x Powe

environmental statementenvironmental statementHewlett-Packard continuously improves the design processes of its Deskjet printers to minimize the negat

environmental statementenergy consumptionThis printer was designed with energy conservation in mind. This printer averages 4 watts in standby mode. No

print cartridge recovery print cartridge recovery Customers interested in recycling their genuine HP print cartridges can participate in HP's emp

limited warrantylimited warrantyregion software printerNorth America (including Canada) 90 days 90 days Asia Pacific 90 days 1 yearEurope 90 days

limited warranty3. If HP receives, during the applicable warranty period, notice of a defect in any software, media, or ink cartridge covered by HP&a

limited warranty1. This Warranty Statement gives the customer specific legal rights. The customer may also have other rights which vary from state to

regulatory noticesregulatory noticeshewlett-packard companyThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following t

regulatory noticesLED indicator statementThe display LEDs meet the requirements of EN 60825-1. file:///C|/Projects/Subway/Mac_UG/ug_regnotices_fs.htm

printer features printer features The HP printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. To view a printer feature, click bel

indexindexA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Aacknowledgementsadding a printer (OS X)BbuttonsCcalibrating print cartridgeschoosing th

indexenvelopesenvironmental statementFfeaturesGgreeting cardsHHagaki cardshp inkjet utilityI - K In trayiron-on transfersLlabelslightsaboutflashingfla

indexonpower light is flashingresume light is flashingMmaintenanceprint cartridgeprinter bodymanagingavailable printers (OS X)print jobs (OS X)minimum

indexOS Xpage setupOS 8.6, 9.x, and X ClassicOS Xpaper jampaper trayspaper typeOS 8.6, 9.x, and X ClassicOS Xphotographsprint cartridgemaintenancereco

indexprint settings (OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic)printer body maintenanceprinter softwareOS 8.6, 9.x, and X ClassicOS Xprinting from the desktop, (OS 8

indexslowsmall mediatransparenciestwo-sided documentsUSB problemsprintout problemsRrecyclingrefilling print cartridgesregulatory noticesremoving ink f

indextroubleshootingtwo-sided printingaboutOS 8.6, 9.x, and X ClassicU - VUSBaboutproblemsuser’s guideusing the print center (OS X)utilityW - Z warra

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buttons and lightsbuttons and lightsThe printer buttons let you turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, or resume printing. The lights give y

buttons and lightson after pressing the Power button. The green light next to the Power button flashes when the printer is processing.Caution! Always

paper trayspaper traysThe printer has a fold-up paper tray and an output guide. The output guide contains a slot for single envelope or index card pri

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print cartridgesprint cartridgesTwo print cartridges can be used with your printer:● black print cartridge ● tri-color print cartridge 1. blac

connectivityconnectivityUSBThe printer can connect to the computer with a USB cable. For instructions on connecting the printer with a USB cable, see

user's guide table of contentshp deskjet 3820 series table of contents noticesnotices and acknowledgementsterms and conventionsaccessibilityusing

printing printing Click the following topic below to view an explanation of the printer software: ● using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, a

using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classicusing printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X ClassicThe printer is controlled by softw

using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic 3. Click hp deskjet printer in the right side of the Chooser dialog box.4. Close the Choo

using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classicicon meaning Printer is idle and set as the default printer. Printer is idle and not set as

using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic 1. Menu: Choose one of the following: ❍ Page Attributes: To set print options for the

using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic1. Panel Menu: Click the menu to select different panels: General, Paper Type/Quality, Layo

using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic 1. Copies: Enter the number of copies to be printed. 2. Collate: Select to collate if pri

using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic 1. Paper Group: Select the category of paper used, such as plain paper. 2. Paper Type: Se

using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic 1. Layout Menu: Choose one of the following combinations: ❍ Multiple Pages Per Sheet/P

using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic 1. Image: Choose one of the following: ❍ ColorSmart III: Prints optimum color quality.

user's guide table of contentsHagaki cardsphotographsgreeting cardspostersiron-on transfersmaintenancereplacing print cartridgescalibrating print

using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic 1. Print In: Choose one of the following: ❍ Foreground: Faster printing. ❍ Backgro

using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic 1. Control Buttons: Select a print job in the print queue, then click one of the following

using printer software with Mac OS Xusing printer software with Mac OS XThe printer is controlled by software installed on the computer. For instructi

using printer software with Mac OS X1. Settings: Choose one of the following: ❍ Page Attributes: To set print options for the document. ❍ App

using printer software with Mac OS X 1. Printer: If necessary, select the printer. 2. Presets: Select a group of saved print options. 3. Panel Menu

using printer software with Mac OS X1. Copies: Enter the number of copies to be printed. 2. Collated: Select to collate if printing multiple copies.

using printer software with Mac OS X 1. Pages per Sheet: Select how many pages to print on each sheet of paper. 2. Layout Direction: Select the opti

using printer software with Mac OS X1. Save as File: Select to print to file. 2. Format: Select either PDF or PS (PostScript).paper type/qualityUse

using printer software with Mac OS Xspeed. The print speed increases and the print quality lessens with Normal. Draft provides draft quality at the f

using printer software with Mac OS X1. Name Column: Click a printer name to select the printer. 2. Blue Bullet: Indicates default printer. 3. Delet

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using printer software with Mac OS X1. Open the Print Center. For instructions on opening the Print Center, see using the print center.2. Click the

using printer software with Mac OS X 3. Click a print job to select it. 4. Use the buttons to manage the print job as desired: ❍ Delete: Cancels

file:///C|/Projects/Subway/Mac_UG/ug_printing_a_document_fs.htmlprinting a document For printing instructions, select the appropriate option: ● My

file:///C|/Projects/Subway/Mac_UG/ug_printing_a_document_fs.htmlMac OS XThe following instructions provide the most common method of selecting page la

two-sided printingtwo-sided printingTwo-sided printing is only available in Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic. Two-sided printing is not available in Mac

two-sided printingThe printer automatically prints odd-numbered pages first. Once the odd-numbered pages are printed, a message appears prompting you

plain paperplain paperpreparing to print1. Fold out the In tray, then fold out the In tray extension. 2. Slide out the paper guides. 3. Place up to

plain paperprinting on plain paper with Mac OS X1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and select the printer, page size, scaling, or orient

envelopesenvelopesPrint a single envelope using the envelope slot, or print multiple envelopes using the paper tray.printing guidelines● Never pla

envelopes 3. Push the envelopes forward until they stop. 4. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edges of the envelopes. 5. Lower the Out tray.

notices notices ● notices and acknowledgements ● terms and conventions ● accessibility ● using the onscreen user's guidefile:///C

envelopes5. After you have selected the print settings, click OK.printing envelopes with Mac OS X1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, then select the

transparenciestransparenciesprinting guidelinesFor great results use hp premium inkjet transparency film.preparing to print1. Fold out the In tray, t

transparenciesorientation options. 2. Open the Print dialog box, then select the following settings: panel settingPaper Type/Quality Paper Group: Tra

labelslabelsprinting guidelines● Use only paper labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers. ● Use only full sheets of labels. ●

labels● My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x ● I am using a Mac OS 9.x application on a Mac OS X computerMac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X ClassicI am usin

labelsPage Attributes Paper Size: A4 Letter or US LetterOrientation: Appropriate orientation2. Click OK. 3. Open the Print dialog box, then select t

index cards and other small mediaindex cards and other small mediaprinting guidelines● Use only cards and small media that meet the printer’s pape

index cards and other small media● My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x ● I am using a Mac OS 9.x application on a Mac OS X computer Mac OS 8.6,

index cards and other small mediapanel settingPage Attributes Paper Size: Appropriate card sizeOrientation: Appropriate orientation2. Click OK. 3. O

Hagaki cardsHagaki cards● Use only cards that meet the printer’s paper size specifications. ● If an out of paper message appears, verify that

notices and acknowledgements notices and acknowledgements hewlett-packard company notices The information contained in this document is subject to cha

Hagaki cardsprinting Hagaki cards with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, then select the following settings: panel set

Hagaki cardsPage Attributes Paper Size: Appropriate Hagaki card sizeOrientation: Appropriate orientation2. Click OK. 3. Open the Print dialog box, t

photographsphotographsprinting guidelines● The photo must be in an electronic format (digital) before it can be printed. Take a digital picture, s

photographs5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the edges of the photo paper. 6. Lower the Output guide. printing photographs● My computer

photographsPaper Type/Quality Paper Group: Photo paperPaper Type: Appropriate hp photo paper typeQuality: Best or High Resolution Photo 4. Select any

greeting cardsgreeting cardsprinting guidelines● Unfold pre-folded cards, then place them in the In tray. ● If an out of paper message appears

greeting cards● My computer runs Mac OS 8.6 or 9.x ● I am using a Mac OS 9.x application on a Mac OS X computer Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic

greeting cards3. Select any other desired print settings. 4. After selecting the print settings, click Print. If an out of paper message appears, ve

posterspostersprinting guidelinesPoster printing is not available in Mac OS X.preparing to print1. Fold out the In tray, then fold out the In tray ex

postersPaper Type/ Quality Paper Group: Plain Paper or Inkjet PaperPaper Type: Appropriate paper type (if inkjet paper is selected as the paper group)

terms and conventions terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are used in the user's guide. terms HP Deskjet printers may be re

iron-on transfersiron-on transfersprinting guidelines● When printing a document with a mirror-image, the text and pictures are horizontally revers

iron-on transfersIf your software program includes an iron-on transfer printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. O

iron-on transferspanel settingPage Attributes Page Size: A4 Letter or US LetterOrientation: Appropriate orientation2. Click OK. 3. Open the Print di

maintenancemaintenance● replacing print cartridges ● calibrating print cartridges ● automatically cleaning print cartridges ● manually

replacing print cartridgesreplacing print cartridgesBefore buying replacement print cartridges, verify the correct part numbers.When a print cartridge

replacing print cartridges 1. black cartridge 2. color cartridge 3. ink nozzles 4. copper contacts 5. plastic tapeCaution! Do not touch the print cart

replacing print cartridgesthe part number on the cartridge.For information on how to recycle your empty print cartridge, see print cartridge recovery.

calibrating print cartridges calibrating print cartridges After a print cartridge is replaced, align the print cartridges to ensure the best print qua

automatically cleaning print cartridges automatically cleaning print cartridges If your printed pages are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear,

manually cleaning print cartridges manually cleaning print cartridges If the printer is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris may accu

accessibility accessibility For accessibility information, visit Apple's Website at http://www.apple.com/disability/. file:///C|/Projects/Subway/

manually cleaning print cartridges 1. nozzle plate 2. face and edges of print cartridge3. Inspect the face and edges of the print cartridge for fibe

maintaining print cartridgesmaintaining print cartridgesThe following suggestions will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print q

maintaining the printer body maintaining the printer body printer case exterior Follow these guidelines when cleaning the outside of the printer: ●

refilling print cartridges refilling print cartridges To get great performance from your HP printer, use only genuine, factory-filled HP print cartrid

removing ink from skin and clothing removing ink from skin and clothing Follow these steps to remove ink from skin and clothing: to remove ink from...

using the hp inkjet utility using the hp inkjet utilityThe hp inkjet utility contains tools to calibrate the printer, clean the print cartridges, prin

using the hp inkjet utility 1. Inkjet Utility Panel Menu: Select the appropriate panel: ❍ WOW!: Prints a sample page to view the output quality

using the hp inkjet utility Mac OS Xdisplaying the hp inkjet utility1. Double-click the OS X HD icon on the desktop. 2. Select Applications, then do

using the hp inkjet utility ❍ Test: Prints a test page or a diagnostic page. ❍ Clean: Cleans the print cartridges. ❍ Ink Levels: Provides

troubleshooting troubleshooting Click the topic below that best describes the problem: ● printer lights are flashing or on ● checking the prin

using the onscreen user's guide using the onscreen user's guide This onscreen user’s guide is viewed through Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4.

printer lights are flashing or onprinter lights are flashing or on● what the lights indicate ● print cartridge status light is on or flashing

printer lights are flashing or onSee also: print cartridges checking the print cartridge statusresume light is flashingthe printer may be out of paper

checking the print cartridge statuschecking the print cartridge status understanding the print cartridge status light The Print Cartridge Status light

checking the print cartridge status 1. tri-color cartridge problem icon 2. black cartridge problem icon 3. tri-color cartridge low-ink icon 4. black c

checking the print cartridge statusIf the arrow points to the tri-color or the black low ink icon, replace the relevant print cartridge. verifying tha

printer is not printingprinter is not printingverify the following ● The printer is connected to the power source. ● The cable connections are

printer is not printing● out of paper ● will not pick up paperpaper jamFollow each of these steps until the paper jam is cleared.1. Remove th

printer is not printing 3. Load paper into the In tray. 4. Press the Resume button. 5. Print the document.out of paperif the paper tray is loaded 1

printer is not printing1. Disconnect the power cord from the printer. 2. Wait approximately 10 seconds. 3. Reconnect the power cord to the printer.

problems with printoutsproblems with printoutsClick the topic below that best describes the problem:● print quality is poor ● text and images