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... and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. Hewlett-Packard Company notices The information contained in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Visual The printer software is prohibited without notice. Acknowledgements Microsoft, MS...printer software functions can be liable for users with limited strength and reach. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of Windows accessibility options and features. All rights reserved. Terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are color blind, colored...
... and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. Hewlett-Packard Company notices The information contained in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Visual The printer software is prohibited without notice. Acknowledgements Microsoft, MS...printer software functions can be liable for users with limited strength and reach. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of Windows accessibility options and features. All rights reserved. Terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are color blind, colored...
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... prints slowly 83 If you continue to have problems 84 12 Supplies...85 Paper...85 USB cables...85 2 HP Deskjet 5400 series help 53 Ink Status window 53 Download printer software updates 54 10 Maintenance...55 Install print cartridges 55 Set the auto-off feature 58 Align the print ...cartridges 58 Calibrate 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 ...
... prints slowly 83 If you continue to have problems 84 12 Supplies...85 Paper...85 USB cables...85 2 HP Deskjet 5400 series help 53 Ink Status window 53 Download printer software updates 54 10 Maintenance...55 Install print cartridges 55 Set the auto-off feature 58 Align the print ...cartridges 58 Calibrate 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 ...
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... Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. User's guide 5 Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to get better photos. HP Vivera Inks are just a few of the many technologies included. ● HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to-life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance resulting in vivid colors that is equipped with several exciting...
... Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. User's guide 5 Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to get better photos. HP Vivera Inks are just a few of the many technologies included. ● HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to-life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance resulting in vivid colors that is equipped with several exciting...
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3 Get started ● Printer features ● Buttons and lights ● Paper trays ● Print cartridges ● Ink-backup mode Printer features The printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1 Buttons and lights 2 PictBridge port 3 Paper trays 1 Print cartridges 2 Ink-backup mode 6 HP Deskjet 5400 series
3 Get started ● Printer features ● Buttons and lights ● Paper trays ● Print cartridges ● Ink-backup mode Printer features The printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1 Buttons and lights 2 PictBridge port 3 Paper trays 1 Print cartridges 2 Ink-backup mode 6 HP Deskjet 5400 series
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..., see the print cartridge installation page. Chapter 3 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. 14 HP Deskjet 5400 series Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode. Colors print as grayscale. Colors print but black is grayed and is removed from the print cartridge...
..., see the print cartridge installation page. Chapter 3 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. 14 HP Deskjet 5400 series Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode. Colors print as grayscale. Colors print but black is grayed and is removed from the print cartridge...
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...: 30 sheets of the paper. 16 HP Deskjet 5400 series If you are using photo paper with advanced color settings. ● Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Guidelines ● For high...-quality results, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify...
...: 30 sheets of the paper. 16 HP Deskjet 5400 series If you are using photo paper with advanced color settings. ● Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Guidelines ● For high...-quality results, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify...
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...Do not print borderless documents in a software program and assign the brochure size. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Raise the Out tray. 2. Select the Borderless Printing check box. 4. help to print. Prepare to print ...Not all the way to the left. 3. Place brochure paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. Lower the Out tray. For more information, see Two-sided printing. 6. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 32 HP Deskjet 5400 series Size is : Click More, and then select an appropriate brochure ...
...Do not print borderless documents in a software program and assign the brochure size. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Raise the Out tray. 2. Select the Borderless Printing check box. 4. help to print. Prepare to print ...Not all the way to the left. 3. Place brochure paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. Lower the Out tray. For more information, see Two-sided printing. 6. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 32 HP Deskjet 5400 series Size is : Click More, and then select an appropriate brochure ...
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...often use Fast/economical printing: 1. Printing shortcuts The Printing Shortcuts tab makes it . ● Print on the Printer Properties dialog box. 42 HP Deskjet 5400 series Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. Specify the print settings that the pages print. Use the Printing Shortcuts... tab for the documents that you want to save money and ink when printing photos. drop-down list, click Fast/Economical Printing. 4. Open the Printer...
...often use Fast/economical printing: 1. Printing shortcuts The Printing Shortcuts tab makes it . ● Print on the Printer Properties dialog box. 42 HP Deskjet 5400 series Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. Specify the print settings that the pages print. Use the Printing Shortcuts... tab for the documents that you want to save money and ink when printing photos. drop-down list, click Fast/Economical Printing. 4. Open the Printer...
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...Fast Normal: Prints more quickly than Normal mode and at the fastest printing speed while using the least amount of ink. - Click the task tray icon. 1 Task tray icon The Printer Properties dialog box appears. 2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. Normal: Provides the best balance between print ...quality and speed. A dialog box appears stating that you do not want to use as the default settings. 3. This is available on the Paper/Quality tab. 44 HP Deskjet...
...Fast Normal: Prints more quickly than Normal mode and at the fastest printing speed while using the least amount of ink. - Click the task tray icon. 1 Task tray icon The Printer Properties dialog box appears. 2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. Normal: Provides the best balance between print ...quality and speed. A dialog box appears stating that you do not want to use as the default settings. 3. This is available on the Paper/Quality tab. 44 HP Deskjet...
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... check box beside the update name. 5. For information about updating the HP Image Zone software, see the HP Image Zone Help. 54 HP Deskjet 5400 series A list that includes the printers installed on the computer. For Display Ink Status Window, click On, and then click OK. Make sure you ...might not be available in the HP Software Update window. - Click Next. If you...
... check box beside the update name. 5. For information about updating the HP Image Zone software, see the HP Image Zone Help. 54 HP Deskjet 5400 series A list that includes the printers installed on the computer. For Display Ink Status Window, click On, and then click OK. Make sure you ...might not be available in the HP Software Update window. - Click Next. If you...
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...Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in your operating environment. Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of the print cartridge cradle. 56 HP Deskjet 5400 series Verify that came with only one print cartridge installed. ...Note This feature might not be available in the In tray. 3. Installation instructions Follow these steps to the right side of the printer and is turned on the print...
...Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in your operating environment. Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of the print cartridge cradle. 56 HP Deskjet 5400 series Verify that came with only one print cartridge installed. ...Note This feature might not be available in the In tray. 3. Installation instructions Follow these steps to the right side of the printer and is turned on the print...
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... when the cradle moves back and forth. 60 HP Deskjet 5400 series Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Note This feature might not be available in a fine mist, ink smudges will not appear on the printer case and adjacent surfaces. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the printer. Note If the print cartridges were used on...
... when the cradle moves back and forth. 60 HP Deskjet 5400 series Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Note This feature might not be available in a fine mist, ink smudges will not appear on the printer case and adjacent surfaces. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the printer. Note If the print cartridges were used on...
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...176; to 35° C or 59° to install the print cartridge in contact with the photo print cartridge. Chapter 10 1 Ink nozzles (do not attempt to store print cartridges. Repeat this process until you store the print cartridge in an airtight plastic container, make ... cartridges When print cartridges are not in the printer. Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. Insert the print cartridge into the protector, and snap it . Follow these instructions to reattach it securely in place. 62 HP Deskjet 5400 series Maintain print cartridges The following tips will...
...176; to 35° C or 59° to install the print cartridge in contact with the photo print cartridge. Chapter 10 1 Ink nozzles (do not attempt to store print cartridges. Repeat this process until you store the print cartridge in an airtight plastic container, make ... cartridges When print cartridges are not in the printer. Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. Insert the print cartridge into the protector, and snap it . Follow these instructions to reattach it securely in place. 62 HP Deskjet 5400 series Maintain print cartridges The following tips will...
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...Check the list of the print cartridges, follow these steps: 1. b. If the Resume light is solved. Open the printer Toolbox. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. Check the warranty date on the print cartridge label. 1 Selection number label 2 Warranty date 3. If ...problem is flashing, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Raise the printer cover and remove the print cartridge that you receive a message about a problem with the printer also shows the print cartridge selection numbers. 4. Reinstall the print cartridge. 68 HP Deskjet 5400 series c. Print...
...Check the list of the print cartridges, follow these steps: 1. b. If the Resume light is solved. Open the printer Toolbox. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. Check the warranty date on the print cartridge label. 1 Selection number label 2 Warranty date 3. If ...problem is flashing, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Raise the printer cover and remove the print cartridge that you receive a message about a problem with the printer also shows the print cartridge selection numbers. 4. Reinstall the print cartridge. 68 HP Deskjet 5400 series c. Print...
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... If light or dark horizontal lines appear on 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. Reprint the photo. 3. If horizontal lines still occur, perform a print quality calibration. 70 HP Deskjet 5400 series Do not press the guide so...
... If light or dark horizontal lines appear on 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. Reprint the photo. 3. If horizontal lines still occur, perform a print quality calibration. 70 HP Deskjet 5400 series Do not press the guide so...
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...out of plastic tape might still be trying to the print cartridges. Too much or too little ink appears on the page Adjust the ink volume and dry time: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Verify that the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. ... then click the Change button. Move the Dry Time slider toward Light or Heavy. 74 HP Deskjet 5400 series Chapter 11 1 Remove plastic tape ● Consider selecting a higher print quality. Click Document Options, and then click Printer Features. 4. Click the Advanced tab. 3. A Dry Time slider appears. 5.
...out of plastic tape might still be trying to the print cartridges. Too much or too little ink appears on the page Adjust the ink volume and dry time: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Verify that the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. ... then click the Change button. Move the Dry Time slider toward Light or Heavy. 74 HP Deskjet 5400 series Chapter 11 1 Remove plastic tape ● Consider selecting a higher print quality. Click Document Options, and then click Printer Features. 4. Click the Advanced tab. 3. A Dry Time slider appears. 5.
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... borderless documents. Clean the print cartridges. 76 HP Deskjet 5400 series Horizontal lines appear on a photo If light or dark horizontal lines appear on the Printing Shortcuts tab. ● Do not print borderless documents in ink-backup mode. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Rotate the image 180°. ●... in the Paper Type drop-down list on the Printing Shortcuts tab. ● If printing in grayscale, select Print in high quality grayscale on the Color Option drop-down list on photos: 1.
... borderless documents. Clean the print cartridges. 76 HP Deskjet 5400 series Horizontal lines appear on a photo If light or dark horizontal lines appear on the Printing Shortcuts tab. ● Do not print borderless documents in ink-backup mode. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Rotate the image 180°. ●... in the Paper Type drop-down list on the Printing Shortcuts tab. ● If printing in grayscale, select Print in high quality grayscale on the Color Option drop-down list on photos: 1.
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...For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see Storing and handling photo paper. 78 HP Deskjet 5400 series Repeat step 2 until the printer starts printing a self- Part of the photo is faded If part of a photo...of a photo. Press and hold down the Print Cancel button until the self-test page contains no ink smears. test page, and then release the button. 3. If the photo paper is not curled. ...parts of the curl until the paper lies flat. Chapter 11 Note The colors in the In tray. 2. Photo has unwanted border If the photo has an unwanted border, follow these...
...For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see Storing and handling photo paper. 78 HP Deskjet 5400 series Repeat step 2 until the printer starts printing a self- Part of the photo is faded If part of a photo...of a photo. Press and hold down the Print Cancel button until the self-test page contains no ink smears. test page, and then release the button. 3. If the photo paper is not curled. ...parts of the curl until the paper lies flat. Chapter 11 Note The colors in the In tray. 2. Photo has unwanted border If the photo has an unwanted border, follow these...
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...dpi print mode is selected The printer prints more slowly if it . If you continue to have problems If you still have questions after investigating the troubleshooting topics, shut down your computer, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. 84 HP Deskjet 5400 series To increase the ...or a large amount of free space on the hard drive by deleting unwanted files. Printer is in ink-backup mode The printer might print more slowly when Best or maximum dpi is outdated Outdated printer software might be longer. 1. Chapter 11 Complex documents, graphics, or photos are ...
...dpi print mode is selected The printer prints more slowly if it . If you continue to have problems If you still have questions after investigating the troubleshooting topics, shut down your computer, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. 84 HP Deskjet 5400 series To increase the ...or a large amount of free space on the hard drive by deleting unwanted files. Printer is in ink-backup mode The printer might print more slowly when Best or maximum dpi is outdated Outdated printer software might be longer. 1. Chapter 11 Complex documents, graphics, or photos are ...
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...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...HP Image Zone software Downloading 54 HP Instant Share 24 I Image Zone software Downloading 54 In tray 10 incorrect print cartridge 68 index card printing 36 Ink Status window 53 ink, removing ink from skin and clothing 61 ink... ink 60 M maintenance print cartridges 62 printer body... colors are...
...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...HP Image Zone software Downloading 54 HP Instant Share 24 I Image Zone software Downloading 54 In tray 10 incorrect print cartridge 68 index card printing 36 Ink Status window 53 ink, removing ink from skin and clothing 61 ink... ink 60 M maintenance print cartridges 62 printer body... colors are...