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...color...59 Calibrate print quality 59 Automatically clean print cartridges 59 Print a test page 60 View estimated ink levels 60 Maintain the printer... body 60 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 61 Manually clean print cartridges 61 Maintain print cartridges 62 Printer Toolbox...63 11 Troubleshooting 64 Printer does not print 64 Paper jam...65 Paper problems...66 Printer... with borderless documents 76 Error messages...80 Printer lights are on a single sheet of...51 9 Printer software 53 Printer Properties dialog box 53 What's This?...settings for the printer 43 Select ...
...color...59 Calibrate print quality 59 Automatically clean print cartridges 59 Print a test page 60 View estimated ink levels 60 Maintain the printer... body 60 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 61 Manually clean print cartridges 61 Maintain print cartridges 62 Printer Toolbox...63 11 Troubleshooting 64 Printer does not print 64 Paper jam...65 Paper problems...66 Printer... with borderless documents 76 Error messages...80 Printer lights are on a single sheet of...51 9 Printer software 53 Printer Properties dialog box 53 What's This?...settings for the printer 43 Select ...
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...; Align the print cartridges ● Calibrate color ● Calibrate print quality ● Automatically clean print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● Remove ink from your skin and clothing ● Manually clean print cartridges ● Maintain print cartridges ● Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When you...
...; Align the print cartridges ● Calibrate color ● Calibrate print quality ● Automatically clean print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● Remove ink from your skin and clothing ● Manually clean print cartridges ● Maintain print cartridges ● Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When you...
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... on ink, follow these steps to calibrate print quality: 1. To calibrate color: 1. If the lines still occur, perform a print quality calibration. Click Continue, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Automatically clean print cartridges If your operating environment. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Click Clean, and then follow the onscreen instructions. User's guide 59 Note This...
... on ink, follow these steps to calibrate print quality: 1. To calibrate color: 1. If the lines still occur, perform a print quality calibration. Click Continue, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Automatically clean print cartridges If your operating environment. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Click Clean, and then follow the onscreen instructions. User's guide 59 Note This...
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...cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the printer. View estimated ink levels Follow these instructions to slide back and forth. If a household cleaner or detergent has been used before being installed in your operating environment. Noise is normal when the cradle moves back and forth. 60 HP Deskjet... 5400 series To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from the interior. ● Do not use a soft cloth moistened with water. ● Do not lubricate the support rod that are still missing lines or dots after cleaning, replace the print ...
...cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the printer. View estimated ink levels Follow these instructions to slide back and forth. If a household cleaner or detergent has been used before being installed in your operating environment. Noise is normal when the cradle moves back and forth. 60 HP Deskjet... 5400 series To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from the interior. ● Do not use a soft cloth moistened with water. ● Do not lubricate the support rod that are still missing lines or dots after cleaning, replace the print ...
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... remove ink from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with distilled water and squeeze any excess water from the swab. 2. Manually clean print cartridges If the printer is idle and quiet. 3. Caution Do not leave the print cartridges...ink on the print cartridge contacts. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with an abrasive soap. Open the printer cover. 2. Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles. Prepare to clean the print cartridges. ● Distilled water (tap water can contain contaminants that can damage the print...
... remove ink from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with distilled water and squeeze any excess water from the swab. 2. Manually clean print cartridges If the printer is idle and quiet. 3. Caution Do not leave the print cartridges...ink on the print cartridge contacts. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with an abrasive soap. Open the printer cover. 2. Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles. Prepare to clean the print cartridges. ● Distilled water (tap water can contain contaminants that can damage the print...
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Use the printer Toolbox to perform the following tasks: ● Set the auto-off function ● Align the print cartridges ● Calibrate color ● Calibrate print quality ● Clean the print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels Use the Toolbox Follow these instructions to release the print cartridge. Note This...
Use the printer Toolbox to perform the following tasks: ● Set the auto-off function ● Align the print cartridges ● Calibrate color ● Calibrate print quality ● Clean the print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels Use the Toolbox Follow these instructions to release the print cartridge. Note This...
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... is initiated. Install the black or photo print cartridge in the printer and close the printer cover. "Printing in the wrong side of the print cartridge cradle... cartridge, match the symbol on facing down. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the wrong slot" message If you receive this error...with the side to flash after replacing the print cartridge, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Verify that the print cartridge is installed. 1 Remove...is solved. Manually clean the print cartridge. 4. Verify that the plastic tape has been removed from each ...
... is initiated. Install the black or photo print cartridge in the printer and close the printer cover. "Printing in the wrong side of the print cartridge cradle... cartridge, match the symbol on facing down. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the wrong slot" message If you receive this error...with the side to flash after replacing the print cartridge, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Verify that the print cartridge is installed. 1 Remove...is solved. Manually clean the print cartridge. 4. Verify that the plastic tape has been removed from each ...
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...color calibration. 5. Horizontal lines appear on a photo If light or dark horizontal lines appear on photos, follow these steps: 1. If horizontal lines still occur, perform a print quality calibration. 70 HP Deskjet 5400 series Do not press the guide so firmly against the edge of the paper. Reprint the photo. 6. Check the printer... ink, proceed to appear tinted or incorrect, open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Color tab, and then click the Advanced Color Settings button. 7. Align the print cartridges. 3. Reprint the photo. 4. Clean the print cartridges. 2.
...color calibration. 5. Horizontal lines appear on a photo If light or dark horizontal lines appear on photos, follow these steps: 1. If horizontal lines still occur, perform a print quality calibration. 70 HP Deskjet 5400 series Do not press the guide so firmly against the edge of the paper. Reprint the photo. 6. Check the printer... ink, proceed to appear tinted or incorrect, open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Color tab, and then click the Advanced Color Settings button. 7. Align the print cartridges. 3. Reprint the photo. 4. Clean the print cartridges. 2.
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...lines If your printouts are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges might be low on ink or might be cleaned. User's guide 73 Print quality is low on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. Replace the camera batteries or connect it to the ... cartridges. If the black text and images on your printed pages are faded, you might need to be printing with the printer. ● Verify that came with only the tri-color print cartridge. Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to a power supply. (continued) State of the lights Connection light is ...
...lines If your printouts are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges might be low on ink or might be cleaned. User's guide 73 Print quality is low on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. Replace the camera batteries or connect it to the ... cartridges. If the black text and images on your printed pages are faded, you might need to be printing with the printer. ● Verify that came with only the tri-color print cartridge. Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to a power supply. (continued) State of the lights Connection light is ...
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...Printing Shortcuts tab. ● If printing in grayscale, select Print in high quality grayscale on the Color Option drop-down list on photos: 1. Clean the print cartridges. 76 HP Deskjet 5400 series Chapter 11 Problems with borderless documents Borderless printing guidelines When printing borderless photos or brochures,...the size of the photo, try the following solutions: ● Install a photo print cartridge in the printer. ● Rotate the image 180°. ● Open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Paper/Quality tab, and then set the Print Quality to Maximum dpi. ...
...Printing Shortcuts tab. ● If printing in grayscale, select Print in high quality grayscale on the Color Option drop-down list on photos: 1. Clean the print cartridges. 76 HP Deskjet 5400 series Chapter 11 Problems with borderless documents Borderless printing guidelines When printing borderless photos or brochures,...the size of the photo, try the following solutions: ● Install a photo print cartridge in the printer. ● Rotate the image 180°. ● Open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Paper/Quality tab, and then set the Print Quality to Maximum dpi. ...
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...cleaning print cartridges automatically 59 print cartridges manually 61 printer body 60 color calibration 59 color... tone 22 custom paper size 46 D default print settings 43 digital photos 19 document printing 29 document prints slowly complex documents are printing 84 ink-backup mode 84 maximum dpi selected 84 multiple programs are open 83 printer... Company notices 2 HP Image Zone software Downloading 54 HP Instant Share 24... 60 M maintenance print cartridges 62 printer body 60 maximum dpi 21 N networking... photo printing problems colors are incorrect 70 part...
...cleaning print cartridges automatically 59 print cartridges manually 61 printer body 60 color calibration 59 color... tone 22 custom paper size 46 D default print settings 43 digital photos 19 document printing 29 document prints slowly complex documents are printing 84 ink-backup mode 84 maximum dpi selected 84 multiple programs are open 83 printer... Company notices 2 HP Image Zone software Downloading 54 HP Instant Share 24... 60 M maintenance print cartridges 62 printer body 60 maximum dpi 21 N networking... photo printing problems colors are incorrect 70 part...
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... 59 cleaning manually 61 installing 55 maintaining 62 ordering information 60 photo print cartridge 20 recycling 88 replacing 13 selection numbers 55 storing 62 used with the printer 13 print preview 45 print quality 44 print quality, calibrating 59 print settings advanced color settings 22 changing 53 default settings 43 print task quick...
... 59 cleaning manually 61 installing 55 maintaining 62 ordering information 60 photo print cartridge 20 recycling 88 replacing 13 selection numbers 55 storing 62 used with the printer 13 print preview 45 print quality 44 print quality, calibrating 59 print settings advanced color settings 22 changing 53 default settings 43 print task quick...