HP 3740 manual Aligning print cartridges, Automatically cleaning print cartridges

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HP Deskjet 3740 series printer User's Guide

10.2 Aligning print cartridges

The printer automatically aligns the print cartridges after a new print cartridge is installed. You can also align the print cartridges at other times to ensure optimal print quality.

To calibrate the print cartridges:

1.Load letter-size or A4-size plain white paper in the In tray.

2.Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox.

3.Select the Calibrate panel.

4.Click the Align button, and then follow the onscreen instructions.

10.3 Automatically cleaning print cartridges

If your printed pages are missing lines or dots, or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges might be low on ink or might need to be cleaned.

If the print cartridges are not low on ink, follow these steps to clean the print cartridges automatically:

1.Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox.

2.Select the Clean panel.

3.Click the Clean button, and then follow the onscreen instructions.

Caution: Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridge.

10.4 Manually cleaning print cartridges

If the printer is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris might accumulate inside the case. This debris can include dust, hair, or carpet or clothing fibers. When debris gets on the print cartridges and cradle, ink streaks and smudges might appear on printed pages. Ink streaking is easily corrected by manually cleaning the cartridges and cradle.

Gathering cleaning supplies

You will need the following items to clean the print cartridges and cradle.

Distilled water

Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that will not stick to the cartridges

Be careful not to get ink on your hands or clothing as you clean.

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Contents HP Deskjet 3740 series printer Hewlett-Packard company notices Terms and conventionsAcknowledgements TermsHP Deskjet 3740 series printer Users Guide 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 printerPrinting photos Accessing the digital photography optionsEnhancing your photos Printing digital photographsMaximum dpi Using the digital photography optionsHP Everyday Photo Paper Saving money when printing photosPrinting a black-and-white photo Printing black-and-white photosPrinting a color photo in black and white Borderless photos Storing and handling photo paperStorage HandlingPrinting Preparing to printSmall photos with a white border Large photos with a white border Printing Mail Printing other documentsLetters Documents Envelopes Labels Greeting cards BrochuresTransparencies Index cards and other small media Iron-on transfers Select the Paper Type/Quality panel Printing tips Setting the page orderSelecting a paper type Printing collated copiesSelecting a print quality Resizing a document Page Setup dialog box Print settingsPrinter software Print dialog box Opening Printer List Managing the printer Mac OS X 10.3 and laterOpen Printer List Adding a printerManaging the printer Mac OS X 10.2 and earlier Setting a default printerDeleting a printer Deleting a printer Setting a default printer Page Page Installing print cartridges MaintenancePrint cartridges Installation instructions Ink back-up modePage Page Manually cleaning print cartridges Automatically cleaning print cartridgesGathering cleaning supplies Aligning print cartridgesCleaning instructions Preparing to cleanPage View estimated ink levels Printing a testRemoving ink from skin and clothing Maintaining print cartridgesMaintaining the printer body Using the HP Inkjet ToolboxDisplaying the HP Inkjet Toolbox HP Inkjet Toolbox panels Check 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 problemsPrinter prints on multiple sheets at once Streaks and missing lines Print quality is poorPrint is faded Blank pages printPhotos are not printing correctly Document is misprintedCheck the printer settings Borderless printing problemsImage is printed at an angle Edge of the photograph is fadedPrintout has an unwanted border For small photo paper Error message problem with print cartridges appears Error messagesOut of paper message An error message appears while the Power light is flashing Power light is flashingIf an error message appears Documents print slowlyIf you continue to have problems Printer specifications SpecificationsEnvironmental statement Reduction and eliminationEnergy consumption Print cartridge recoveryPage 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 Index Light flashing Recycling about Cable part number
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