Hp DESKJET 3747 User Manual

English

Edition 1, 09/2004

Copyright 2004 Hewlett-Packard Company

Notice

© 2004 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

Reproduction, adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as
allowed under the copyright laws.

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements
accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an
additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained
herein.

Acknowledgements

Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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The HP Deskjet 3740 series printer

Thank you for buying an HP Deskjet printer! The printer box contains the following
items.

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7. This reference guide

8. Printer software CD
* A black print cartridge is not included for

some printer models. It is not required to
operate the printer.

** The power supplies and power cords might

vary in appearance.

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1. HP Deskjet 3740 series printer

2. Black print cartridge*

3. Tri-color print cartridge

4. Power supply**

5. Power cord**

6. Setup posters (Microsoft® Windows® and
Macintosh)

If any of these items are missing from the box, talk to an HP dealer or contact
HP Support. See “HP support” on page 12 for more information. See the setup poster
for additional items that might come with your printer.

What’s in this guide?

This reference guide contains the following information about your printer:

Finding information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Connecting to the printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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Printer operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Print cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installation troubleshooting for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Printer is not printing after installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Paper jam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

HP support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Product specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Regulatory model identification number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Regulatory notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside back cover

Print cartridge selection numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back cover

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Finding information

In addition to this reference guide, several documents are included with the HP
printer.

Windows

Setup poster

The setup poster offers
information about printer
software and hardware setup
and installation
troubleshooting.

Onscreen user’s guide

See the onscreen user’s guide for
information about printer features,
printing, maintenance, and
troubleshooting.

To view the Windows onscreen user’s
guide, click Start, point to Programs,
point to HP, point to

HP Deskjet 3740 Series, and then click
User’s Guide.

Readme

The readme file provides information
about known software compatibility
issues with the Windows operating
system.

To view the readme file, click Start, point
to Programs, point to HP, point to

HP Deskjet 3740 Series, and then click
Read Me.

Macintosh

Setup poster

The setup poster offers
information about printer
software and hardware setup
and installation
troubleshooting.

Onscreen user’s guide

An HTML browser is required to view the
onscreen user’s guide. The user’s guide
is designed to be viewed with Microsoft
Internet Explorer 5.0 or later for optimal
performance.

To view the Macintosh onscreen user’s
guide, double-click the HP DJ 3740 Help
icon on the desktop.

Readme

The readme file provides information
about known software compatibility
issues with the Macintosh operating
system.

To view the readme file, double-click the

HP DJ 3740 Readme icon on the desktop.

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Troubleshooting

This reference guide contains troubleshooting information for printer installation,
printer usage, and paper jams.

See “Troubleshooting” on page 6.

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Connecting to the printer

The printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable.

Use a USB 2.0 full-speed compliant cable that does not exceed 3 meters (10 feet) in
length. Use the cable with Windows 98, Millennium Edition (Me), 2000, and XP, and
with Macintosh computer systems.

For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the setup poster
that came with the printer.

Linux

For information about Linux, visit the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/linuxprinting.

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Printer operation

For more information about the topics in this section, see the onscreen user’s guide.
See “Finding information” on page 3 for information about how to view the user’s
guide.

Power button and light

The Power button turns the printer on and off. The light on the Power button stays lit
when the printer is printing or ready to print. When an error occurs, the Power light
blinks briefly. When cancelling a print job from the printer software, the Power light
blinks briefly.

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1. Power button and light

Caution! Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. Using a power
strip, a surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off can
cause printer failure.

Print cartridges

The following print cartridges can be used with the printer.

Print cartridge Selection number

Black 27

Tri-color 28

The availability of print cartridges varies by country/region. This printer and its
replacement cartridges are sold in select countries/regions as provided on the printer
packaging. For information about replacing or maintaining print cartridges, see the
onscreen user’s guide.

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Troubleshooting

Use the information in this section if you have problems setting up the HP printer, if
you cannot print after you set up the printer, or if a paper jam occurs. This section
also explains where to find additional troubleshooting information.

Section Topics Page

The installation program does not start automatically. page 7

Installation
troubleshooting
for Windows

An “Unknown Device” message appears. page 7

The installation program stops when it looks for new
hardware.

page 8

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Printer is not
printing after
installation

Paper jam The printer has a paper jam. page 11

Still need help?

(Windows only) The printer name does not appear in the
list of printers after I click Print on the File menu.

(Macintosh only) The printer will not print or the
computer is not responding.

This is a list of additional troubleshooting topics that are
discussed in the onscreen user’s guide.

page 10

page 10

page 11

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Installation troubleshooting for Windows

Use the information in this section if you have problems setting up the HP printer.

Problem

Problem

The installation program does not start automatically when the CD is
inserted.

Possible causes Solution

• Autorun is disabled.

• The computer cannot
find the autorun.exe file
on the CD-ROM.

1. Verify that the printer software CD was inserted
into a supported CD-ROM drive.

2. Click

3. At the top of the

4. Click

5. Click

6. Click

7. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the

Start, click Run, and then click Browse.

drop-down list.

HPPP, and then click Open.
Setup, and then click Open. The setup.exe

file appears in the

OK.

printer software.

Browse window, click the Look in

Run dialog box.

When I connect a USB cable between the printer and the computer, an
“Unknown Device” message appears.

Note: This is not a problem if you are using Windows 2000. If you are using Windows
2000 and this message appears, you can continue with the software installation.

Possible causes Solution

• Static electricity has
built up in the cable
between the printer and
your computer.

•You might have a
defective USB cable.

1. Disconnect the USB cable from the printer.

2. Disconnect the power cord from the printer.

3. Wait approximately 30 seconds.

4. Reconnect the power cord to the printer.

5. Make sure that the USB cable is firmly attached to
the printer.

6. If “Unknown Device” continues to appear in the
New Hardware Found dialog box (and you are
not using Windows 2000), replace the USB
cable.

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Problem

The installation program stops when it looks for new hardware.

Possible causes Solution

One of the following
issues is causing a
communication
problem:

•The USB cable is old
or defective.

• Software, such as an
antivirus program, is
open and running.

• Another device, such
as a scanner, is
connected to the
computer.

1. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. If the
printer is still not detected, replace the USB cable,
and then continue to the next step.

2. Click the

3. Turn the printer off, and then disconnect the USB
cable and power cord.

4. Quit any background tasks, such as antivirus
programs or other software programs that are
running on the computer.

Note: To quit the antivirus program, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for turning off the software.

5. Reinstall the printer software:
a. Insert the printer software CD into the CD-ROM

b. Follow the onscreen instructions, and when the

c. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the

Note: Restart the antivirus program after the printer is
installed.

Cancel button and restart the computer.

drive. If the installation program does not start
automatically, see “The installation program
does not start automatically when the CD is
inserted” on page 7.

installation program looks for new hardware,
connect the USB cable and the power cord to
the printer, and make sure that the printer is on.

installation.

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Printer is not printing after installation

1 Verify that these conditions have been met:

 The printer is connected to the power source.
 The cable connections are secure.
 The printer is turned on.
 The print cartridges are correctly installed.
 Paper or other media is correctly loaded in the In tray.
 The printer cover is closed.
 The rear access door is attached.

After you confirm that all of these conditions have been met, restart the computer.

2 If the problem persists, look for the issue below:

Issue Where to find more information

(Windows only) The printer does not appear in the list of
printers after I click

(Macintosh only) The printer will not print or the
computer is not responding.

The printer has a paper jam. See page 11.

The print quality is poor.

The Power light is flashing.

The document is misprinted.

Photos are not printing correctly.

Borderless printing problems exist.

The document prints slowly.

Error messages occur.

Print on the File menu.

See page 10.

See page 10.

See the onscreen user’s guide.
See “Finding information” on
page 3 for information about
how to view the user’s guide.

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Problem

(Windows only) The printer software seemed to install correctly, but the
printer name does not appear in the list of printers after I click Print on the
File menu or in the Printers folder in Control Panel.

Possible causes Solution

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Problem

The printer software
failed to install.

1. Quit any antivirus programs or other software
programs that are running on the computer.

Note: To quit the antivirus program, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for turning off the software.

2. Uninstall the printer software:
a. Insert the printer software CD into the computer

CD-ROM drive and follow the onscreen
instructions.

b. When prompted, click

3. Follow the instructions in “The installation program
stops when it looks for new hardware” on page 8,
starting with step 3.

Note: Restart the antivirus program after the printer is
installed.

Remove All.

(Macintosh only) The printer will not print or the computer is not
responding.

Solution

Delete the print job by using the following procedure:

Mac OS 9.x

1. Restart the computer.

2. On the desktop, double-click the HP printer icon to open the
box.

3. Select a print job in the print queue, and then click the trash button.

Mac OS X

1. Open the Print Center/Printer Setup Utility or Printer List.

2. Double-click the printer.

3. Delete the print job from the print queue.

Note: For more information, see the onscreen user’s guide. To view the onscreen user’s
guide, double-click the HP DJ 3740 Help icon on the desktop.

Print Status dialog

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Paper jam

Do not clear a paper jam from the front of the printer.

Follow these steps to remove a paper jam:

1. Remove the paper from the paper tray.

Note: If you are printing labels, verify that a label did not become detached from the label
sheet while passing through the printer.

2. Remove the rear access door. Press the handle to the right, and then remove the

door.

3. Remove any paper that is inside of the printer by pulling it out from the back of the

printer.

4. Replace the rear access door.

5. Reload the paper in the paper tray.

6. Reprint the document.

Still need help?

See the onscreen user’s guide for solutions to these issues:

• Print quality is poor

• Power light is flashing

• Document is misprinted

• Photos are not printing correctly

• Borderless printing problems

• Document prints slowly

• Error messages

To view the onscreen user’s guide

• Windows: Click Start, point to Programs, point to HP, point to

HP Deskjet 3740 Series, and then click User’s Guide.

•

Macintosh: On the desktop, double-click the HP Deskjet 3740 Series User’s Guide

icon.

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HP support

Support process

Follow these steps to troubleshoot the
printer:

1. Search the onscreen user’s guide on

your computer (
information about the issue.

2. Visit the HP online service and

support Web site at

www.hp.com/support. HP online

service and support is always
available to all HP customers for the
life of their HP products. It is the
fastest source for up-to-date product
information and expert assistance,
and includes the following features:

• Fast access to qualified online
support specialists

• Software and printer driver updates
for your product

• Valuable product and
troubleshooting information for
common problems

• Proactive product updates, support
alerts, and HP newsgrams that are
available when you register your
product

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3. For Europe only: Contact your local

point of purchase.
If your printer has a hardware failure,

you will be asked to bring it back to
your local point of purchase. (Service
is free during the printer limited
warranty period. After the warranty
period, you will be quoted a service
charge.)

4. Call HP support. See the inside front

cover of this guide to find the
appropriate telephone number.

Support options and availability vary by
product, country/region, and language.

see page 3)

for

HP support by phone

Free phone support period

One year of free phone support is
available in North America, Asia
Pacific, and Latin America (including
Mexico). To determine the duration of
free phone support in Eastern Europe,
the Middle East, and Africa, go to

www.hp.com/support.

Standard phone company charges
apply.

Placing a call

Call HP support while you are at the
computer and in front of the printer. Be
prepared to provide the following
information:

 Printer model number (located on the

label on the front of the printer)

 Printer serial number (located on the

bottom of the printer)

 Computer operating system
 Version of the printer driver
 Messages that appear when the

situation occurs

 Answers to these questions:

• Has this situation happened
before? Can you re-create it?

• Did you add any new hardware or
software to your computer at about
the time that this situation began?

After the free phone support period

After the free phone support period,
help is available from HP at an
additional cost. Contact your HP dealer
or call the support phone number for
your country/region to learn more about
support options.

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Product specifications

Print speed in FastDraft mode*

Black text: Up to 14 pages per minute (ppm)
Mixed text with color graphics: Up to 10 ppm
*These are approximate figures. Exact speed

varies with your system configuration, software
program, and document complexity. For
maximum printer performance when printing
black text, HP recommends that you use the
black print cartridge (selection number 27.
Using other supported print cartridges could
result in slower print speeds.

Power consumption

Less than 4 watts maximum when off

5.25 watts maximum average when not printing
25 watts maximum average when printing

Software compatibility

Windows compatible (98, Me, 2000, and XP)
Macintosh OS 9.1 through 9.2.2 and later, and

OS X 10.1.5 and later

Physical specifications

Printer dimension (with the tray extended)

142 mm high x 422 mm wide x 346 mm deep
(5.6 inches high x 16.6 inches wide x

13.62 inches deep)

Printer weight (without print cartridges)

2.04 kg (4.5 lb)

Operating environment

Recommended operating conditions

Temperature: 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)
Humidity: 20 to 80% RH non-condensing

Maximum operating conditions

Temperature: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)
Humidity: 15 to 80% RH non-condensing

Storage conditions

Temperature: -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F)
Humidity: 5 to 90% RH non-condensing

Power requirements

Power module Input voltage Input

frequency

0950-4392 120 to 127 volts,

0950-4397 100 to 240 Vac

0950-4399 200 to 240 Vac

alternating current

± 10%)

(Vac) (

± 10%)

(

± 10%)

(

60 Hz

± 3 Hz)

(

50/60 Hz
(± 3 Hz)

50/60 Hz
(± 3 Hz)

System requirements

Operating
system

Windows 98,
Me, 2000

Windows XP Pentium II

Macintosh
OS 9.1
through 9.2.2
and later, and
OS X 10.1.5
and later

Processor RAM Hard disk

Pentium II
or
equivalent

or
equivalent

G3
processor
or better

64 MB 100 MB

128 MB 100 MB

128 MB 75 MB

space

Alignment

Skew

Plain paper: ± 0.006 mm/mm (0.006 inch/inch)
HP transparency film and envelopes: ± 0.012 mm/

mm (0.012 inch/inch)

In tray capacity

Plain paper sheets: Up to 80

Out tray capacity

Plain paper sheets: Up to 50

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Media size

Note: For a complete list of supported media

sizes, see the printer software.

Paper

Letter: 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches)
Legal: 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches)
Executive: 184 x 267 mm (7.25 x 10.5 inches)
A4: 210 x 297 mm
A5: 148 x 210 mm
B5 JIS: 182 x 257 mm

Envelopes

No. 10: 105 x 241 mm (4.12 x 9.5 inches)
Invitation A2: 111 x 146 mm (4.38 x

5.75 inches)
DL: 110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 inches)
C6: 114 x 162 mm (4.49 x 6.38 inches)

Index and greeting cards

76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches)
102 x 152 mm (4 x 6 inches)
127 x 203 mm (5 x 8 inches)
A6 Cards: 105 x 148.5 mm

Labels

Letter: 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches)
A4: 210 x 297 mm

Transparencies

Letter: 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches)
A4: 210 x 297 mm

Photo paper

102 x 152 mm (4 x 6 inches)
102 x 152 mm (4 x 6 inches), with tear-off tab
100 x 150 mm
100 x 150 mm, with tear-off tab

Custom-size media

Width: 77 to 216 mm (3 to 8.5 inches)
Length: 127 to 356 mm (5 to 14 inches)

Media weights (printer only)

Letter Paper: 60 to 90 g/m ² (16 to 24 lb)
Legal Paper: 60 to 90 g/m ² (16 to 24 lb)
Envelopes: 60 to 90 g/m ² (16 to 24 lb)
Cards: Up to 200 g/m ² (110 lb index

maximum)
Photo Paper: Up to 280 g/m ² (75 lb)

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Regulatory model identification number

For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a Regulatory Model Number. The
Regulatory Model Number for your product is VCVRA-0202. This regulatory number should not be
confused with the marketing name (HP Deskjet 3745, HP Deskjet 3740 etc.) or product numbers
(C9025A, C9026A etc.).

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