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... Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. Visual The printer software is accessible for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. For users who are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in this document is prohibited without ... Acknowledgements Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of children. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. For example: Warning Keep both new and used in the express warranty statements accompanying such ...
... Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. Visual The printer software is accessible for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. For users who are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in this document is prohibited without ... Acknowledgements Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of children. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. For example: Warning Keep both new and used in the express warranty statements accompanying such ...
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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 handle photo paper...
......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 handle photo paper...
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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 ink...
... 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...
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Contents 13 Specifications...86 Printer specifications 86 14 Environmental information 87 Environmental statement 87 Print cartridge recovery 88 Index...90 User's guide 3
Contents 13 Specifications...86 Printer specifications 86 14 Environmental information 87 Environmental statement 87 Print cartridge recovery 88 Index...90 User's guide 3
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1 Welcome To find an answer to a question, select one of the following topics: ● Special features ● Get started ● Connect to the printer ● Print photos ● Print photos from a digital camera ● Print other documents ● Printing tips ● Printer software ● Maintenance ● Troubleshooting ● Supplies ● Specifications ● Environmental information 4 HP Deskjet 5400 series
1 Welcome To find an answer to a question, select one of the following topics: ● Special features ● Get started ● Connect to the printer ● Print photos ● Print photos from a digital camera ● Print other documents ● Printing tips ● Printer software ● Maintenance ● Troubleshooting ● Supplies ● Specifications ● Environmental information 4 HP Deskjet 5400 series
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... to enhance detail in vivid colors that last. User's guide 5 2 Special features Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: ● Borderless printing: Use the entire page surface when printing photos and brochures with the borderless printing feature. ● Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with a photo print cartridge (purchased separately). ●...
... to enhance detail in vivid colors that last. User's guide 5 2 Special features Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: ● Borderless printing: Use the entire page surface when printing photos and brochures with the borderless printing feature. ● Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with a photo print cartridge (purchased separately). ●...
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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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... 13 Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. ● Quality color photos: For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and install a photo print cartridge. Print cartridges Three print cartridges can be used with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge 3 Photo print cartridge Use print cartridges The print cartridges can find...
... 13 Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. ● Quality color photos: For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and install a photo print cartridge. Print cartridges Three print cartridges can be used with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge 3 Photo print cartridge Use print cartridges The print cartridges can find...
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.... For example, some cameras might allow photos formatted as either TIFFs or JPEGs to the PictBridge port, the default printer settings will print a 4 x 6 inch borderless photo with your camera. PictBridge printing In order to print photos directly from a digital camera, you do not need the following items: ● A PictBridge-compatible camera ● A digital camera...
.... For example, some cameras might allow photos formatted as either TIFFs or JPEGs to the PictBridge port, the default printer settings will print a 4 x 6 inch borderless photo with your camera. PictBridge printing In order to print photos directly from a digital camera, you do not need the following items: ● A PictBridge-compatible camera ● A digital camera...
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... set it to ensure that your camera supports PictBridge. Follow these steps to print photos from the camera. The Connection light blinks green when printing from a PictBridge-compatible camera: 1. Turn on printing from the camera. 26 HP Deskjet 5400 series Load photo paper into the printer. For instructions about loading photo paper, click one of the...
... set it to ensure that your camera supports PictBridge. Follow these steps to print photos from the camera. The Connection light blinks green when printing from a PictBridge-compatible camera: 1. Turn on printing from the camera. 26 HP Deskjet 5400 series Load photo paper into the printer. For instructions about loading photo paper, click one of the...
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... the printout does not look correct, you do not have to appear on the type of paper: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select any other print settings that you want to reorder the printed pages. Click the Advanced tab. 3. Front to appear around each page image that is the appropriate setting for...
... the printout does not look correct, you do not have to appear on the type of paper: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select any other print settings that you want to reorder the printed pages. Click the Advanced tab. 3. Front to appear around each page image that is the appropriate setting for...
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.... Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the left side of the print cartridge cradle. When printing photos, use the tri-color print cartridge and the black print cartridge. Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look for your skin and clothing ● Manually clean print cartridges ● Maintain print cartridges ● Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When you need to...
.... Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the left side of the print cartridge cradle. When printing photos, use the tri-color print cartridge and the black print cartridge. Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look for your skin and clothing ● Manually clean print cartridges ● Maintain print cartridges ● Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When you need to...
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.... Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. Store print cartridges When print cartridges are ready to install the print cartridge in place. 62 HP Deskjet 5400 series Maintain print cartridges The following tips will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● Keep all print cartridges in the printer, and then close the printer cover. If the plastic tape has...
.... Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. Store print cartridges When print cartridges are ready to install the print cartridge in place. 62 HP Deskjet 5400 series Maintain print cartridges The following tips will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● Keep all print cartridges in the printer, and then close the printer cover. If the plastic tape has...
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... USB devices that are secure. ● The printer is turned on or flashing. Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is attached to the hub. 64 HP Deskjet 5400 series 11 Troubleshooting ● Printer does not print ● Paper jam ● Paper problems ● Printer is stalled ● Print cartridge problems ● Photos do not use other...
... USB devices that are secure. ● The printer is turned on or flashing. Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is attached to the hub. 64 HP Deskjet 5400 series 11 Troubleshooting ● Printer does not print ● Paper jam ● Paper problems ● Printer is stalled ● Print cartridge problems ● Photos do not use other...
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... Faxes. 2. Select the topic below that is stalled 2. Remove any paper that best describes the problem: - Double-click the name of the HP Deskjet printer. 3. Click the Printer menu, and then click Resume Printing. 7. After restarting, if there are still documents in the list, repeat steps 1-6. Paper jam Follow these steps to the right, and...
... Faxes. 2. Select the topic below that is stalled 2. Remove any paper that best describes the problem: - Double-click the name of the HP Deskjet printer. 3. Click the Printer menu, and then click Resume Printing. 7. After restarting, if there are still documents in the list, repeat steps 1-6. Paper jam Follow these steps to the right, and...
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...no loose or broken parts, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the left side of paper at once if different paper types are printing. Lower the printer cover. 6. User's guide 67 For paper weight specifications, see the paper ...came with the printer. Printer prints on multiple sheets at once If the printer prints on multiple sheets at once if the paper is not flashing, continue printing the document. - Paper might also print on multiple sheets at www.hp.com/support. The printer might be mixed with the printer or at ...
...no loose or broken parts, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the left side of paper at once if different paper types are printing. Lower the printer cover. 6. User's guide 67 For paper weight specifications, see the paper ...came with the printer. Printer prints on multiple sheets at once If the printer prints on multiple sheets at once if the paper is not flashing, continue printing the document. - Paper might also print on multiple sheets at www.hp.com/support. The printer might be mixed with the printer or at ...
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... button and view the list of the print cartridges cannot be used in the printer. The reference guide that was named in the printer. Reinstall the print cartridge. 68 HP Deskjet 5400 series Print cartridge problem message If you receive a print cartridge error message, one of print cartridges that you have the correct print cartridges: 1. a. Click the Estimated Ink Level...
... button and view the list of the print cartridges cannot be used in the printer. The reference guide that was named in the printer. Reinstall the print cartridge. 68 HP Deskjet 5400 series Print cartridge problem message If you receive a print cartridge error message, one of print cartridges that you have the correct print cartridges: 1. a. Click the Estimated Ink Level...
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... the paper. 3. Slide the paper guide so it slows the printer and affects the quality of plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment. "Printing in ink-backup mode" When the printer detects that the USB cable is installed. Out-of-paper...
... the paper. 3. Slide the paper guide so it slows the printer and affects the quality of plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment. "Printing in ink-backup mode" When the printer detects that the USB cable is installed. Out-of-paper...
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... 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 sets 46 printer does not feed paper 66 printer ejects paper 66 printer features 6 printer is not printing 64 printer is stalled 67 printer lights are flashing 82 printer properties 53 printer software updates, download 54 printer Toolbox 63 Printing Other...
... 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 sets 46 printer does not feed paper 66 printer ejects paper 66 printer features 6 printer is not printing 64 printer is stalled 67 printer lights are flashing 82 printer properties 53 printer software updates, download 54 printer Toolbox 63 Printing Other...
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printer ejects paper 66 printer is not printing 64 printer is stalled 67 printing in ink-backup mode message 69 Resume light is flashing 83 streaks and missing lines 73 streaks on photo 76 text and images are misaligned 75 too little ink on the page 74 too much ink on the page 74 unwanted border on photo 79 two-sided printing 47 U updates, download printer software 54 USB cable 85 connecting to the printer 15 W watermarks 51 What's This help 53 92 HP Deskjet 5400 series
printer ejects paper 66 printer is not printing 64 printer is stalled 67 printing in ink-backup mode message 69 Resume light is flashing 83 streaks and missing lines 73 streaks on photo 76 text and images are misaligned 75 too little ink on the page 74 too much ink on the page 74 unwanted border on photo 79 two-sided printing 47 U updates, download printer software 54 USB cable 85 connecting to the printer 15 W watermarks 51 What's This help 53 92 HP Deskjet 5400 series