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... Development Company, L.P. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is a U.S. For users who are trademarks of Windows accessibility options and features. Nothing herein should be liable for users with limited strength and reach. TrueType is also referred to as the HP printer or printer. Adobe, AdobeRGB, and Acrobat are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used print cartridges out of the...
... Development Company, L.P. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is a U.S. For users who are trademarks of Windows accessibility options and features. Nothing herein should be liable for users with limited strength and reach. TrueType is also referred to as the HP printer or printer. Adobe, AdobeRGB, and Acrobat are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used print cartridges out of the...
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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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... 53 Printer Properties dialog box 53 What's This? Presentation printing 43 Print in grayscale 43 Set default settings for the printer 43 Select a print quality 44 Set the page order 45 Print multiple pages on or flashing 82 Document prints slowly 83 If you continue to have problems 84 12 Supplies...85 Paper...85 USB cables...85 2 HP Deskjet...
... 53 Printer Properties dialog box 53 What's This? Presentation printing 43 Print in grayscale 43 Set default settings for the printer 43 Select a print quality 44 Set the page order 45 Print multiple pages on or flashing 82 Document prints slowly 83 If you continue to have problems 84 12 Supplies...85 Paper...85 USB cables...85 2 HP Deskjet...
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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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You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. 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 features: ● Borderless printing: Use the entire page surface when printing photos and brochures with...
You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. 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 features: ● Borderless printing: Use the entire page surface when printing photos and brochures with...
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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 lights give you visual cues about the status of the printer. 1 Power button and light 2 Print Cancel button 3 Resume button and light 4 PictBridge lights Power button and light Use the Power button to turn on after you press the Power button. It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on and off , cancel a print job, and restart a job. 1 USB port Buttons and lights Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off . User's guide 7
The printer lights give you visual cues about the status of the printer. 1 Power button and light 2 Print Cancel button 3 Resume button and light 4 PictBridge lights Power button and light Use the Power button to turn on after you press the Power button. It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on and off , cancel a print job, and restart a job. 1 USB port Buttons and lights Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off . User's guide 7
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...wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off . Print Cancel and Resume buttons The printer also has a Print Cancel button and a Resume button and light. 1 Print Cancel button 2 Resume button and light Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job. The Resume light flashes... flashes when the printer is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. When the problem is solved, press the Resume button to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Caution Always use the Power button to continue printing. 8 HP Deskjet 5400 series
...wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off . Print Cancel and Resume buttons The printer also has a Print Cancel button and a Resume button and light. 1 Print Cancel button 2 Resume button and light Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job. The Resume light flashes... flashes when the printer is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. When the problem is solved, press the Resume button to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Caution Always use the Power button to continue printing. 8 HP Deskjet 5400 series
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.... 2. PictBridge lights Plug a PictBridge-enabled camera into the printer PictBridge port using a digital camera USB cable to unfold the paper trays: 1. Paper trays For information about the paper trays, select one of these steps to print digital photographs. 1 Connection light 2 Error light When the camera... green Connection light is not in PictBridge mode, the amber Error light flashes. Lower the Out tray. The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from the camera. User's guide 9 Unfold the paper trays Follow these topics.
.... 2. PictBridge lights Plug a PictBridge-enabled camera into the printer PictBridge port using a digital camera USB cable to unfold the paper trays: 1. Paper trays For information about the paper trays, select one of these steps to print digital photographs. 1 Connection light 2 Error light When the camera... green Connection light is not in PictBridge mode, the amber Error light flashes. Lower the Out tray. The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from the camera. User's guide 9 Unfold the paper trays Follow these topics.
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In tray The In tray holds paper or other media. 1 In tray Paper guide Print on different sizes of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left. 10 HP Deskjet 5400 series Chapter 3 3. Pull out the Out-tray extension.
In tray The In tray holds paper or other media. 1 In tray Paper guide Print on different sizes of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left. 10 HP Deskjet 5400 series Chapter 3 3. Pull out the Out-tray extension.
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Lower the Out tray before printing. To prevent paper from falling out of the Out tray, fully pull out the Out-tray extension. If you are deposited in the FastDraft mode, unfold the Out-tray extension stop. 1 Out-tray extension 2 Out-tray extension stop User's guide 11 Out tray Printed pages are printing in the Out tray. 1 Out tray Raise the Out tray to load paper or other media.
Lower the Out tray before printing. To prevent paper from falling out of the Out tray, fully pull out the Out-tray extension. If you are deposited in the FastDraft mode, unfold the Out-tray extension stop. 1 Out-tray extension 2 Out-tray extension stop User's guide 11 Out tray Printed pages are printing in the Out tray. 1 Out tray Raise the Out tray to load paper or other media.
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... 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. The photo print cartridge, in combination with the tri-color print cartridge, provides you with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge 3 Photo print cartridge Use print cartridges The print...
... 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. The photo print cartridge, in combination with the tri-color print cartridge, provides you with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge 3 Photo print cartridge Use print cartridges The print...
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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. Colors print as grayscale. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 14 HP Deskjet...
... 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. Colors print as grayscale. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 14 HP Deskjet...
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... computer or by using an HP Jetdirect Print Server. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the printer software CD and the documentation that came with the print server. For instructions about sharing the printer on a network and then shared with the printer. Use an HP Jetdirect print server The printer can be running Windows 98 or...
... computer or by using an HP Jetdirect Print Server. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the printer software CD and the documentation that came with the print server. For instructions about sharing the printer on a network and then shared with the printer. Use an HP Jetdirect print server The printer can be running Windows 98 or...
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...printed colors 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 that the photo paper that make printing...: 30 sheets of the paper. 16 HP Deskjet 5400 series Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of photo paper. Raise the Out tray. 2. Always have Exif Print-enabled software. ● Prevent photo paper from the printer. 5. Slide the paper guide all the...
...printed colors 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 that the photo paper that make printing...: 30 sheets of the paper. 16 HP Deskjet 5400 series Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of photo paper. Raise the Out tray. 2. Always have Exif Print-enabled software. ● Prevent photo paper from the printer. 5. Slide the paper guide all the...
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... appropriate borderless photo paper size - Orientation: Portrait or Landscape 5. Print Note If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 4. Click OK to do you want to print the photo. User's guide 17 In the What do ? Open... photo paper type - drop-down list. - Set the HP Real Life technologies as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop. 2. 1 Small photos 2 Large photos Note Some panoramic paper sizes might extend beyond the edge of the In tray. 6. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3.
... appropriate borderless photo paper size - Orientation: Portrait or Landscape 5. Print Note If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 4. Click OK to do you want to print the photo. User's guide 17 In the What do ? Open... photo paper type - drop-down list. - Set the HP Real Life technologies as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop. 2. 1 Small photos 2 Large photos Note Some panoramic paper sizes might extend beyond the edge of the In tray. 6. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3.
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...the edge of photo paper. Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. help to be printed on facing down. 5. color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use a photo print cartridge in the Printer Properties dialog box. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size ...print the photo. ● Verify that the photo paper that appear in combination with the side to learn about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 30 sheets of the paper stack. 1 Small photos 18 HP Deskjet...
...the edge of photo paper. Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. help to be printed on facing down. 5. color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use a photo print cartridge in the Printer Properties dialog box. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size ...print the photo. ● Verify that the photo paper that appear in combination with the side to learn about preventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 30 sheets of the paper stack. 1 Small photos 18 HP Deskjet...
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... drop-down list, click Photo printing-with the software program. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 4. Paper Type: An appropriate photo paper type - Set the HP Real Life technologies as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop. 2. User's guide 19 drop-down list. - Orientation: Portrait or Landscape 5. 2 Large photos 6. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. Automatic redeye...
... drop-down list, click Photo printing-with the software program. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 4. Paper Type: An appropriate photo paper type - Set the HP Real Life technologies as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop. 2. User's guide 19 drop-down list. - Orientation: Portrait or Landscape 5. 2 Large photos 6. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. Automatic redeye...
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... the tri-color print cartridge, provides virtually grain-free photos. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Smoothing: Soften an image. Photo print cartridge The photo print cartridge, when used in the image automatically. 5. Automatic Red-Eye Removal: Click On to your preference. Click On to allow the printer software to intelligently brighten your printer. 20 HP Deskjet 5400 series...
... the tri-color print cartridge, provides virtually grain-free photos. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Smoothing: Soften an image. Photo print cartridge The photo print cartridge, when used in the image automatically. 5. Automatic Red-Eye Removal: Click On to your preference. Click On to allow the printer software to intelligently brighten your printer. 20 HP Deskjet 5400 series...