Hp Deskjet 3745 Color Inkjet Printer User Manual

1 HP Deskjet 3740 series printerTo find an answer to a question, select one of the following topics:• Notices• Special features• Getting started• Con

5 Printing photosSelect the type of photograph that you want to print:Large photowith a white borderSmall photowith a white borderBorderless photoEnh

3. Click Best in the Print quality drop-down list.4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.5.3 HP digital photography opti

4. SmartFocus: Enhance the image quality and clarity. Click On to allow the printerdriver to automatically focus the image.5. Sharpness: Adjust the im

5.5 Exif PrintExif Print (Exchangeable Image File Format 2.2) is an international digital imagingstandard that simplifies digital photography and enh

3. Click Print in grayscale.4. Select one of the following options:• High quality: Use this option for photos and other high-quality printouts.• Black

Handling• Always hold photo paper by its edges. Fingerprints on photo paper can reduceprint quality.• Verify that the photo paper is not curled. If th

3. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.PrintingNote: If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow theinst

2. 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. Pu

• Do not print borderless photos in ink-backup mode. Always have two printcartridges installed in the printer.• Do not exceed the paper tray capacity:

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.Use the What&a

2 Special featuresCongratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped withseveral exciting features:• User friendly: Easy to i

6 Printing other documentsE-mail Letters Documents EnvelopesLabels Brochures Greeting cards Transparencies Index cards Iron-on transfers Printin

3. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.Printing1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. On the Printing Shortcuts tab, clic

3. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.Printing1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. On the Printing Shortcuts tab, clic

3. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.Printing1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. On the Printing Shortcuts tab, clic

3. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the envelopes.Printing1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Paper/Quality tab, an

4. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the sheets.Printing1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. On the Printing Shortcuts tab, cli

3. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.Printing1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. On the Printing Shortcuts tab, clic

4. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.PrintingNote: If your software program includes a greeting card printing feature, follow

3. Carefully push the transparencies into the printer until they stop so that noneof the adhesive strips catch on one another.4. Slide the paper guide

3. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.Printing1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and th

3 Getting startedFor an overview of the printer features, see the printer features page.Click the appropriate topic below for a description of a prin

3. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.PrintingNote: If your software program includes an iron-on transfer printing feature, fo

7 Printing tipsSave time• Use the Printing Shortcuts tab.• Create print task quick sets for documents that you print often.• Set the printer default

Use the Printing Shortcuts tab for the following print tasks:• General everyday printing• Printing borderless photos• Printing photos with white borde

3. Specify the printing settings that you want to use.4. After specifying the print settings, click OKUse the What's This? help to learn about th

3. Click OK.Note: To restore default print settings, click Default print settings in the Print TaskQuick Sets drop-down list, and click OK.Creating a

1. Printer task tray iconThe Printer Properties dialog box appears.2. Select the options that you want to use as the default settings.3. Click OK.A di

3. Select one of the following options:• Back to front: Prints the last page of the document first. Saves time whenprinting because you do not have to

3. Select the Show print preview check box.4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.Before the document prints, a preview a

Note: You do not need to set the paper type on both tabs.4. Click the paper type in the drop-down list.5. Select any other print settings that you wan

4. Click a custom paper size name in the Name drop-down list.5. Type the paper dimensions in the Width and Length boxes.The minimum and maximum paper

1. Print cartridges1. USB port3.2 Power button and lightThe Power button turns the printer on and off. It can take a few seconds for theprinter to tu

8 Printer softwareLearn how to use these software features:• Use the Printer Properties dialog box to select printing options.• Use the Printing Shor

What's This? helpUse the What's This? help to learn about the features you see in the PrinterProperties dialog box.8.2 Using What's Th

8.3 Device Status windowThe Device Status window appears each time the printer prints a file.The following items appear in the Device Status window:1

• Paper type: Type of paper in use• Paper size: Size of paper in use4. Ordering information: Link to the HP Web site for ordering printer supplies and

9 Maintenance• Installing print cartridges• Aligning print cartridges• Automatically cleaning print cartridges• Manually cleaning print cartridges• P

Ink back-up modeThe printer can operate with only one print cartridge installed. For more information,see the ink back-up mode page.Installation instr

1. Remove the pink tape onlyCaution: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts.Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink fa

6. Push the cartridge into the cradle.You hear a snap when the print cartridge is correctly positioned.7. Close the printer cover.8. Calibrate the pri

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

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

Caution: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. Usinga power strip, a surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the print

1. Print cartridge cradle2. Print cartridge cradle walls6. Insert the print cartridges in the printer, and then close the printer cover.7. Connect the

• Keep all print cartridges in their sealed packages until they are needed. Printcartridges should be stored at room temperature (15 to 35 degrees C o

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

If the printer does not turn onThe printer might have drawn too much power.1. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.2. Wait approximate

4. Remove the paper jam from the back of the printer, and then replace the rearaccess door.5. Reload paper in the paper tray.6. Reprint the document.1

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

10.5 Document is misprintedText and images are misalignedIf the text and images on your printouts are misaligned, then align the printcartridges.Docu

Check the printer propertiesOpen the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options:Tab SettingPaper/QualitySize is: The appropriate s

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

• Verify that the software application you are using supports borderless printing.For small photo paper with a tear-off tabIf the border appears below

Using the paper trayPrint different sizes of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or left. The printerdeposits printed pages on the top of th

2. Slide the paper guide so that it fits firmly against the edge of the paper.3. Click Continue to resume printing.If the paper tray is empty1. Load p

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.• A

Multiple software applications are openThe computer does not have sufficient resources for the printer to print at itsoptimum speed.To increase printe

11 Supplies• Paper• USB cables• Print cartridgesNote: The availability of supplies and accessories varies by country/region.11.1 Paper suppliesThis

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

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

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

Replacing print cartridgesWhen buying print cartridges, look for the print cartridge selection number.You can find the selection number in three place

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 Notices• Notices and acknowledgements• Terms and conventions13.1 Notices and acknowledgementsHewlett-Packard company noticesReproduction, adaptat

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

Installed print cartridge ResultBlack print cartridge. Colors are printed as grayscale.Tri-color print cartridge. Colors print but black is grayed and

4 Connecting to the printer• USB4.1 USBThe printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. Thecomputer must be running Win