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...trademarks of HewlettPackard, except as allowed under copyright laws. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. It also supports most assistive technology such as StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys, and ...HP Deskjet printer or to others. Touching these parts will result in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for users with mobility impairments, the printer software functions can be liable for HP products and services are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used print cartridges...
...trademarks of HewlettPackard, except as allowed under copyright laws. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. It also supports most assistive technology such as StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys, and ...HP Deskjet printer or to others. Touching these parts will result in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for users with mobility impairments, the printer software functions can be liable for HP products and services are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used print cartridges...
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......6 Buttons and lights 7 Paper trays...9 Print cartridges...13 Ink-backup mode 14 4 Connect to the printer 15 USB...15 Networking...15 5 Print photos...16 Print borderless photos 16 Print photos with a border 18 HP Real Life technologies 19 Photo print cartridge 20 PhotoREt...21 Maximum dpi...21 Advanced color settings 22 Exif Print...22 Store and...
......6 Buttons and lights 7 Paper trays...9 Print cartridges...13 Ink-backup mode 14 4 Connect to the printer 15 USB...15 Networking...15 5 Print photos...16 Print borderless photos 16 Print photos with a border 18 HP Real Life technologies 19 Photo print cartridge 20 PhotoREt...21 Maximum dpi...21 Advanced color settings 22 Exif Print...22 Store and...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... for quality, purity and fade resistance. User's guide 5 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 shadows are specially-formulated and scientifically tested for you to get better photos. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last.
... for quality, purity and fade resistance. User's guide 5 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 shadows are specially-formulated and scientifically tested for you to get better photos. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last.
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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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... the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 14 HP Deskjet 5400 series Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to exit ink-backup mode. Colors print...
... the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 14 HP Deskjet 5400 series Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to exit ink-backup mode. Colors print...
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...Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in combination with advanced color settings. ● Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you have Exif Print-enabled software. ● Prevent photo paper from 4 x 6 inch photo paper to save money and ink when printing photos....Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 30 sheets of the paper. 16 HP Deskjet 5400 series If you are using PhotoREt. ● Achieve the highest printing resolution with maximum dpi. ● Improve printed colors with the tri- Slide the paper guide all the way to be printed on...
...Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in combination with advanced color settings. ● Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you have Exif Print-enabled software. ● Prevent photo paper from 4 x 6 inch photo paper to save money and ink when printing photos....Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 30 sheets of the paper. 16 HP Deskjet 5400 series If you are using PhotoREt. ● Achieve the highest printing resolution with maximum dpi. ● Improve printed colors with the tri- Slide the paper guide all the way to be printed on...
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.... Set the print quality to print. Use the What's This? Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Raise the Out tray. 2. Print borderless brochures 1. For more ... in ink-backup mode. Lower the Out tray. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and then specify the following print settings: - Select the Borderless Printing check box. 4. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 32 HP Deskjet 5400 series Chapter 7 Guidelines ● Do not print borderless documents in the Printer Properties ...
.... Set the print quality to print. Use the What's This? Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Raise the Out tray. 2. Print borderless brochures 1. For more ... in ink-backup mode. Lower the Out tray. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and then specify the following print settings: - Select the Borderless Printing check box. 4. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 32 HP Deskjet 5400 series Chapter 7 Guidelines ● Do not print borderless documents in the Printer Properties ...
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... or Preferences. help Use What's This? An explanation of each print cartridge. ● Download printer software updates for a document. Ink Status window The Ink Status window appears each print cartridge. Move the cursor over the What's This? User's guide 53 Printer Properties dialog box The printer is controlled by software that you see on your computer. Note...
... or Preferences. help Use What's This? An explanation of each print cartridge. ● Download printer software updates for a document. Ink Status window The Ink Status window appears each print cartridge. Move the cursor over the What's This? User's guide 53 Printer Properties dialog box The printer is controlled by software that you see on your computer. Note...
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... ordering For print cartridge information and to link to HP's Web site for printer software updates. - For Windows XP, click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes. Click the Device Settings tab. 5. If the computer has the most recent version of the window. If you previously chose not to show the Ink Status window but...
... ordering For print cartridge information and to link to HP's Web site for printer software updates. - For Windows XP, click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes. Click the Device Settings tab. 5. If the computer has the most recent version of the window. If you previously chose not to show the Ink Status window but...
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... are replacing. 10 Maintenance ● Install print cartridges ● Set the auto-off feature ● 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 printer, and then install them in the print...
... are replacing. 10 Maintenance ● Install print cartridges ● Set the auto-off feature ● 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 printer, and then install them in the print...
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... 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 Open the printer cover. 4. Verify that came with only one print cartridge installed. Note This feature might not be available in the...
... 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 Open the printer cover. 4. Verify that came with only one print cartridge installed. Note This feature might not be available in the...
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Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are required electrical contacts. 7. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic tape. Do not remove the copper strips. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. User's guide 57 They are on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 1 Remove plastic tape Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Slide the print cartridge at a slight upward angle into the cradle until the cartridge snaps into place. 6.
Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are required electrical contacts. 7. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic tape. Do not remove the copper strips. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. User's guide 57 They are on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 1 Remove plastic tape Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Slide the print cartridge at a slight upward angle into the cradle until the cartridge snaps into place. 6.
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...onscreen instructions. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Before performing a color calibration, align the print cartridges, and then reprint the photo. Open the printer Toolbox. 4. Click Calibrate Color. 5. If the print cartridges are installed in documents ...printer. 3. Note This feature might not be available in your operating environment. Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in the In tray. 2. Calibrate color Perform a color calibration if the colors in your operating environment. Verify that both a black and a tri-color print cartridge are not low on ink...
...onscreen instructions. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Before performing a color calibration, align the print cartridges, and then reprint the photo. Open the printer Toolbox. 4. Click Calibrate Color. 5. If the print cartridges are installed in documents ...printer. 3. Note This feature might not be available in your operating environment. Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in the In tray. 2. Calibrate color Perform a color calibration if the colors in your operating environment. Verify that both a black and a tri-color print cartridge are not low on ink...
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... forth. 60 HP Deskjet 5400 series Note This feature might not be available in mind: ● Do not clean the interior of the printer, use household cleaners or detergent. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. To view this information, click the Print Cartridge Information button. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from the interior...
... forth. 60 HP Deskjet 5400 series Note This feature might not be available in mind: ● Do not clean the interior of the printer, use household cleaners or detergent. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. To view this information, click the Print Cartridge Information button. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from the interior...
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.... Prepare to the right side of paper, with an abrasive soap. Open the printer cover. 2. Touching the ink nozzles will not stick to the print cartridge Be careful not to get ink on your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with the copper strips facing up. Manually clean...
.... Prepare to the right side of paper, with an abrasive soap. Open the printer cover. 2. Touching the ink nozzles will not stick to the print cartridge Be careful not to get ink on your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with the copper strips facing up. Manually clean...
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.... If the plastic tape has been removed from the printer, store them in an airtight plastic container or in the print cartridge protector that the ink nozzles are face down but are not in the printer, and then close the printer cover. Repeat this process until you store the print cartridge in place. 62 HP Deskjet 5400 series
.... If the plastic tape has been removed from the printer, store them in an airtight plastic container or in the print cartridge protector that the ink nozzles are face down but are not in the printer, and then close the printer cover. Repeat this process until you store the print cartridge in place. 62 HP Deskjet 5400 series
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... 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 enhance the performance of the printer. User's guide 63 Slide the print cartridge out of the protector to release 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 enhance the performance of the printer. User's guide 63 Slide the print cartridge out of the protector to release the...
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... cartridge. 68 HP Deskjet 5400 series To verify that can only print when the correct print cartridges are installed. If you receive a print cartridge error message, one of print cartridge selection numbers. b. Print cartridge problem message If you have the correct print cartridges: 1. Open the printer cover. 2. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. Raise the printer cover and remove the print cartridge...
... cartridge. 68 HP Deskjet 5400 series To verify that can only print when the correct print cartridges are installed. If you receive a print cartridge error message, one of print cartridge selection numbers. b. Print cartridge problem message If you have the correct print cartridges: 1. Open the printer cover. 2. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. Raise the printer cover and remove the print cartridge...
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... print cartridge, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Photos do not have a replacement print cartridge available. 5. "Printing in ink-backup mode" message When the printer detects that the photo paper is installed in ink-backup mode if you receive this error message, the print cartridge is flat. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the printer and...
... print cartridge, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Photos do not have a replacement print cartridge available. 5. "Printing in ink-backup mode" message When the printer detects that the photo paper is installed in ink-backup mode if you receive this error message, the print cartridge is flat. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the printer and...