HP Deskjet 3810/3820 driver and firmware
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HP Deskjet 3820 Series printers - (English) Macintosh User's Guide - Page 21
using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic
using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic
The printer is controlled by software installed on your computer. Use the printer software to perform the following tasks:
q choosing the printer q printing from the computer's desktop q checking the printer status q using the page setup dialog box q using the print dialog box q ...
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using printer software with Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, and X Classic
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Printer is idle and set as the default printer.
Printer is idle and not set as the default printer.
Printing on the default printer.
Printing stopped on the default printer.
Error on the default printer.
The printer driver is not available.
using the page setup dialog box
Use the Page Setup dialog box to modify a ...
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using printer software with Mac OS X
using printer software with Mac OS X
The printer is controlled by software installed on the computer. For instructions on using the printer software, select one of the following topics:
q using the page setup dialog box q using the print dialog box q using the print center Mac OS X Classic is a Mac OS X feature that allows applications built for Mac OS 9.x to ...
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... printer software with Mac OS X
speed. The print speed increases and the print quality lessens with Normal. Draft provides draft quality at the fastest printing speed. High Resolution photo provides 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi printing (available with certain photo paper types when Best mode is selected). r Color: Select the color setting. 2. Color Options : Click to set...
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... are not aligned
If the print cartridges are not aligned, the printer may operate more slowly. To fix this problem, align the print cartridges.
printer driver is outdated
An outdated printer driver may be installed. For information about updating the printer driver, visit HP's Website at http://www.hp.com/go/support.
computer does not meet system requirements
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HP Deskjet 3820 Series printers - (English) Windows User's Guide - Page 7
...screen readers, Braille readers, and voice-to-text applications. For users who are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that convey the appropriate action.
mobility
For users with mobility impairments, the printer software functions can be executed through keyboard commands. The software also supports Windows accessibility...
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print settings
The printer is controlled by software installed on your computer. Use the printer software, known as the printer driver, to change the print settings for a document. To change printer settings, open the Printer Properties dialog box.
displaying the printer properties dialog box
Follow these steps to display the Printer Properties dialog box:
1. Open the file you want to print. 2. ...
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... The USB cable may not have been attached before installing the software. Uninstall, then reinstall, the software. To uninstall the software, click here.
the error message "there was an error writing to " appears The printer may not be receiving correct data from another USB device or the hub. Connect the printer directly to the USB port on the computer.
there are conflicting USB cable connections...
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... of the above topics describes the situation, then review the following: q printer driver is outdated q computer does not meet system requirements
multiple software applications are open
If too many software applications are open, the printer cannot print at its optimum speed. Close all unnecessary software applications, then print the document again.
complex documents, graphics, or photographs...
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... cartridges.
printer driver is outdated
An outdated printer driver may be installed. For information about updating the printer driver, click here.
computer does not meet system requirements
1. Verify that the computer's hard disk space, RAM, and processor speed meet system requirements. For more information, see system requirements.
2. Increase free space on the hard drive. If your computer does...
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... inkjet printing
software compatibility MS Windows compatible (95, 98, Me, 2000, NT 4.0, and XP)
duty cycle 1000 pages per month
memory 2 MB built-in RAM
processor 96 MHz processor
buttons and lights Cancel button Print Cartridge Status light Resume button and light Power button and light
i/o interface Centronics Parallel, IEEE 1284- Compliant with 1284-B receptacle Universal Serial Bus (USB...
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...status symbol and light 5 resume button and light 5 power button and light 5
print cartridges 6
installation troubleshooting 7 Windows 7 Windows USB 9
contacting hp customer care center 13 support process 13 software updates 13 hp support by phone 14 obtaining hp repair 16 obtaining a warranty extension 16
hp printer limited warranty statement 17
product specifications 19
regulatory...
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... help.
see...
hp deskjet 3820 series
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for information about...
Begin with the printer software CD to setup the printer and install the printer software. The printer software CD provides setup instructions.
platform Windows
Windows
• Installation and troubleshooting
setup poster • Printer software and hardware setup
Windows
Macintosh Macintosh setup instructions setup poster...
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... on your computer desktop.
2. Click the user's guide button on the HP Printer Assistant screen.
3. Select user's guide is available in other languages at the bottom of the screen.
4. Insert the printer software CD into the computer's CD-ROM drive.
5. Select your language from the list that appears. • If Acrobat Reader is installed on your computer, the user's guide is displayed.
Use Acrobat...
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... the Mac OS X Preview feature, you will not be able to navigate the onscreen user's guide.
To open the user's guide: 1. Insert the printer software CD into the
computer's CD-ROM drive. The HP Deskjet screen is displayed. 2. Select the User's Manuals folder for your language. 3. Do one of the following: • Double-click the User's Guide icon if
Acrobat Reader is installed on your computer...
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... on the CD-ROM.
1.Insert the printer software CD into the computer's CD-ROM drive. Be careful to position the CD correctly.
2.Select Start > Run, then click Browse.
3.Browse to the CD-ROM icon.
4.Click the setup.exe file, then click Open.
5.The setup.exe file appears in the Run dialog box. Click OK.
6.Follow the onscreen instructions to install the printer software.
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... and select Tools and Updates > uninstall software.
• Select Start > Programs > Hewlett-Packard > [hp deskjet printer] > uninstall software.
2.Close any virus protection programs or other software programs that are running on the computer.
3.To reinstall the printer software, insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, then follow the onscreen instructions.
If the software program does not...
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...solve the problem...
The computer cannot find the printer driver.
1.Cancel the New Hardware Wizard.
2.Remove the printer software CD from the CD-ROM drive.
3.Disconnect the USB cable from the computer.
4.Re-insert the printer software CD into the computer's CD-ROM drive.
5.Follow the onscreen instructions to install the printer software.
6.Reconnect the USB cable to the printer when prompted.
If...
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... terminated the installation before it was complete.
Uninstall the software, then reinstall it.
1.Do one of the following:
• Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and select Remove printer software. Follow the onscreen instructions.
• Open the Printer Assistant and select Tools and Updates > uninstall software.
• Select Start > Programs > Hewlett-Packard > [hp deskjet printer...
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... tailored to your specific need.
Enter your question on a Web form and receive an email reply.
software updates
Use either of the following methods to obtain copies and updates of the printer software:
• Download the printer software from HP's Website.
• Phone the HP Customer Care Center to request a CD containing the software update files.
See "support phone numbers" on page 15.
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