HP 3748 manual Document prints slowly, What the flashing light means, If an error message appears

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HP Deskjet 3740 series printer

1. Power light

What the flashing light means

The Power light can flash for several reasons:

•The printer cover is open.

•The printer is out of paper.

•A problem exists with the printer, such as a paper jam or a problem with a print cartridge.

If an error message appears

Read the error message that explains the problem and its solution.

If no error message appears

Check the status of the printer by using the printer tools. To gain access to the tools, open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Services tab, and then click the Service this device button.

Use the printer tools to perform the following tasks:

•View estimated ink levels.

•Clean the print cartridges.

•Calibrate the printer.

•Print a test page.

•Perform other functions as needed.

10.10 Document prints slowly

Several variables can slow the printer's performance.

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Contents HP Deskjet 3740 series printer Special features Getting started Printer featuresPower button and light Unfolding the paper tray Paper trayPrint cartridges Using the paper trayInk-backup mode output Ink-backup modeReplacing print cartridges Exiting ink-backup mode USB Connecting to the printerEnhancing your photos Printing photosPhotoREt Enhancing your photosHP digital photography options Using the HP digital photography options dialog boxOpening the HP digital photography options dialog box Maximum dpi Printing black-and-white photos Exif PrintPrinting a black-and-white photo Printing a color photo in black-and-whiteStorage Storing and handling photo paperClick Print in grayscale Large photos with a white border Saving money when printing photosPrinting Small photos with a white borderOrientation Portrait or Landscape Borderless photos Preparing to print Page Mail Printing other documentsPrinting tips Printer softwarePaper type Plain paper LettersDocuments Envelopes Type is Plain paper LabelsBrochures Greeting cards Transparencies Index cards and other small media Iron-on transfers Orientation Mirror image Type is Plain paper Print quality Normal or BestPrinting shortcuts Printing tipsSave time Save moneyGeneral everyday printing Fast/economical printingUse General everyday printing to print quickly Print task quick sets Using a print task quick setCreating a print task quick set Setting the printer default settingsDeleting a print task quick set Setting the page order Print preview Selecting a paper type Selecting a print quality Setting a custom paper sizeDefining a custom paper size Page Printer Properties dialog box Printer softwarePrinter Preferences dialog box Opening the Printer Properties dialog boxWhats This? help Using Whats This? helpDevice Status window To close the Device Status window, click Close window Installing print cartridges MaintenancePrint cartridges Selection numbersInk back-up mode Installation instructionsPage Click Clean the Print Cartridges Automatically cleaning print cartridgesAligning print cartridges Click Align the PrinterGathering cleaning supplies Manually cleaning print cartridgesPreparing to clean Cleaning instructionsPage View estimated ink levels Printing a testRemoving ink from skin and clothing Maintaining print cartridgesPrinter toolbox Maintaining the printer bodyCheck the power light TroubleshootingPrinter is not printing Verify the followingIf the printer does not turn on Paper jamIf the printer still does not print Other paper problems Paper problemsPaper weight Printer prints on multiple sheets at onceStreaks and missing lines Print quality is poorPrint is faded Blank pages printPhotos are not printing correctly Document is misprintedCheck the printer properties Borderless printing problemsEdge of the photograph is faded Print quality BestPrintout has an unwanted border Image is printed at an angleFor small photo paper Out of paper message Error messagesFor small photo paper with a tear-off tab If the paper tray is loadedAn error message appears while the Power light is flashing Power light is flashingError message there was an error writing to LPT1 appears If the paper tray is emptyIf no error message appears If an error message appearsDocument prints slowly What the flashing light meansIf you continue to have problems Paper supplies SuppliesHP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Tri-Fold Brochure Paper, MatteHP Premium Plus Photo Paper, Glossy HP Premium Plus Photo Paper with tear-off tabHP Photo Paper, Glossy with tear-off tab HP Premium Plus Photo Paper, MatteHP Photo Paper, Glossy HP Premium Photo Paper, GlossyHP Premium Photo Paper, Matte with tear-off tab HP Premium Photo Paper, Glossy with tear-off tabHP Premium Photo Paper, Matte HP Premium High Gloss FilmHP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss with tear-off tabHP Advanced Photo Paper, Glossy HP Advanced Photo Paper, Glossy with tear-off tabUSB cables Printer specifications SpecificationsEnvironmental statement Reduction and eliminationEnergy consumption Print cartridge recoveryPage Hewlett-Packard company notices Terms and conventionsAcknowledgements TermsHP Deskjet 3740 series printer