HP Deskjet 3740 Ink Cartridges

HP 3740 Printer Review

There are a number of reasons that the HP Deskjet 3740 is a perfect printer for a home, including its ultra-compact frame, 500-page monthly duty cycle, and solid output quality. Users can use it to print basic text documents, such as a term paper for school, or high-grade borderless color photographs. The 3740 is easy to set up and operate. It is compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems and will connect to the computer with a standard USB cable, which is not included in the box.

Only one HP 3740 ink cartridge is provided and it holds cyan, magenta, and yellow printer ink. Up to 10 pages per minute can be produced using this supply. There is, however, a black Deskjet 3740 ink cartridge that can be installed when only printing black-and-white documents, ultimately increasing the output rate to 14 pages per minute. Pictures will take anywhere from 1 to 4 minutes, depending on the complexity of the images and the print mode that is selected.

Various media types can be used with the 3740, including labels, envelopes, iron-on transfers for screen-printing on clothing, transparency film, card stock, and specialty photo paper. The input tray will hold up to 80 sheets of standard paper. Using the PhotoREt III technology, an optimized resolution of 4800 dpi can be reached when printing photos. Black-and-white documents max out at 1200x1200 dpi.

Inkjet technology is a printing system in which small nozzles that are connected to the printheads eject tiny drops of HP 3740 ink, creating dots and layers on the paper. This is how resolution is measured, in dots per inch (dpi). Indicator lights are located on the front panel of the unit to alert users when the Deskjet 3740 ink is running low. When replacement printer ink is needed, there are a number of vendors online that offer both OEM and third-party versions of HP 3740 ink.

Weighing less than 5 pounds, this compact inkjet printer is consistently able to create impressive photographs and sharp text. It is simple to operate, affordable, and efficient, making the HP Deskjet 3740 a good choice for the home office.