HP Deskjet 3740 Printer series - (Windows) User's Guide

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.

HP Deskjet 3740 series printer