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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...
... 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...
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... 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 cartridge cradle.
... 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 cartridge cradle.
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.... Click Align, and then follow the onscreen instructions. If the color is still incorrect, perform a color calibration. Before performing a print quality calibration, clean the print cartridges, and then reprint the document. Click Continue, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Open the printer Toolbox. 4. Note This feature might not be available in...
.... Click Align, and then follow the onscreen instructions. If the color is still incorrect, perform a color calibration. Before performing a print quality calibration, clean the print cartridges, and then reprint the document. Click Continue, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Open the printer Toolbox. 4. Note This feature might not be available in...
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.... Noise is normal when the cradle moves back and forth. 60 HP Deskjet 5400 series Click the Print a Test Page button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Note If the print cartridges were used on the Estimated Ink Level tab. When cleaning the printer, keep these instructions to slide back and forth. Keep all...
.... Noise is normal when the cradle moves back and forth. 60 HP Deskjet 5400 series Click the Print a Test Page button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Note If the print cartridges were used on the Estimated Ink Level tab. When cleaning the printer, keep these instructions to slide back and forth. Keep all...
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... dusty environment, a small amount of paper, with an abrasive soap. Open the printer cover. 2. Remove the print cartridges and place them on your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with the copper strips facing up. Touching the ink ...nozzles will result in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Caution Always use sudsy ammonia. Wash the fabric in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Manually clean print cartridges If the printer...
... dusty environment, a small amount of paper, with an abrasive soap. Open the printer cover. 2. Remove the print cartridges and place them on your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with the copper strips facing up. Touching the ink ...nozzles will result in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Caution Always use sudsy ammonia. Wash the fabric in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Manually clean print cartridges If the printer...
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... drop the print cartridge. Dropping the print cartridge can damage it. 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...
... drop the print cartridge. Dropping the print cartridge can damage it. 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...
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...mode is flashing, go to install the print cartridge, match the symbol on facing down. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the printer and close the printer cover. If you print with the symbol above the print cartridge cradle. Note To easily identify the correct side... the print cartridge, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Verify that the plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge. Manually clean the print cartridge. 4. When the protective piece of plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that only one...
...mode is flashing, go to install the print cartridge, match the symbol on facing down. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the printer and close the printer cover. If you print with the symbol above the print cartridge cradle. Note To easily identify the correct side... the print cartridge, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Verify that the plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge. Manually clean the print cartridge. 4. When the protective piece of plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that only one...
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...or Maximum dpi Colors are still tinted or incorrect, calibrate the color. Align the print cartridges. 3. If colors are tinted or incorrect If colors in photos appear tinted or incorrect, follow this procedure: 1. Check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box... color calibration. 5. Reprint the photo. 3. If colors continue to step 2. 2. If horizontal lines still occur, perform a print quality calibration. 70 HP Deskjet 5400 series Slide the paper forward until it stops. 3. Verify that the paper bends or curls. Reprint the photo. 4. Clean the...
...or Maximum dpi Colors are still tinted or incorrect, calibrate the color. Align the print cartridges. 3. If colors are tinted or incorrect If colors in photos appear tinted or incorrect, follow this procedure: 1. Check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box... color calibration. 5. Reprint the photo. 3. If colors continue to step 2. 2. If horizontal lines still occur, perform a print quality calibration. 70 HP Deskjet 5400 series Slide the paper forward until it stops. 3. Verify that the paper bends or curls. Reprint the photo. 4. Clean the...
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... has requested an unsupported command. If the black text and images on ink or might be cleaned. Print quality is poor Streaks and missing lines If your printed pages are missing lines or dots...print cartridges might be low on your printouts are faded, you might need to be printing with the printer. ● Verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. If... the correct part numbers, see the reference guide that came with only the tri-color print cartridge. Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to a power supply. Replace the camera batteries ...
... has requested an unsupported command. If the black text and images on ink or might be cleaned. Print quality is poor Streaks and missing lines If your printed pages are missing lines or dots...print cartridges might be low on your printouts are faded, you might need to be printing with the printer. ● Verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. If... the correct part numbers, see the reference guide that came with only the tri-color print cartridge. Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to a power supply. Replace the camera batteries ...
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Clean the print cartridges. 76 HP Deskjet 5400 series Streaks appear in a light portion of a photo If streaks appear in a light... on the Printing Shortcuts tab. ● If printing in grayscale, select Print in high quality grayscale on the Color Option drop-down list on the Printing Shortcuts tab matches 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 ...
Clean the print cartridges. 76 HP Deskjet 5400 series Streaks appear in a light portion of a photo If streaks appear in a light... on the Printing Shortcuts tab. ● If printing in grayscale, select Print in high quality grayscale on the Color Option drop-down list on the Printing Shortcuts tab matches 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 ...
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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...