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...additional warranty. trademark of this material is prohibited without notice. Terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used print cartridges out of the reach of Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. TrueType ...equipment. Adobe, AdobeRGB, and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Windows accessibility options and features. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is accessible for people with visual impairments or low vision through keyboard commands. Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Visual...
...additional warranty. trademark of this material is prohibited without notice. Terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used print cartridges out of the reach of Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. TrueType ...equipment. Adobe, AdobeRGB, and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Windows accessibility options and features. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is accessible for people with visual impairments or low vision through keyboard commands. Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Visual...
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...Document 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...
...Document 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...
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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. 2 Special features Congratulations! User's guide 5 HP Vivera Inks are just a few of ink. ● Printing from a digital camera: Print photos directly from a digital camera using the PictBridge port. ● Panoramic printing: Print panoramic photos with borders or without borders. ● Real Life technologies: HP Real Life technologies...
You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. 2 Special features Congratulations! User's guide 5 HP Vivera Inks are just a few of ink. ● Printing from a digital camera: Print photos directly from a digital camera using the PictBridge port. ● Panoramic printing: Print panoramic photos with borders or without borders. ● Real Life technologies: HP Real Life technologies...
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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 on and off might cause printer failure. The Resume light flashes when an action is solved, press the Resume button to turn the printer on ...and off . When the problem is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. Chapter 3 1 Power button The Power light flashes when the printer... is processing. Print Cancel and Resume buttons The printer also has a Print Cancel button and a Resume button...
...the printer on and off might cause printer failure. The Resume light flashes when an action is solved, press the Resume button to turn the printer on ...and off . When the problem is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. Chapter 3 1 Power button The Power light flashes when the printer... is processing. Print Cancel and Resume buttons The printer also has a Print Cancel button and a Resume button...
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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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Push the Out-tray extension into the Out-tray extension. 3. Raise the In tray. 12 HP Deskjet 5400 series Chapter 3 Fold the paper trays Follow these steps to fold the paper trays: 1. If the Out-tray extension stop is raised, lower it and then push it into the Out tray. 4. Raise the Out tray. 5. Remove paper or other media from the paper trays. 2.
Push the Out-tray extension into the Out-tray extension. 3. Raise the In tray. 12 HP Deskjet 5400 series Chapter 3 Fold the paper trays Follow these steps to fold the paper trays: 1. If the Out-tray extension stop is raised, lower it and then push it into the Out tray. 4. Raise the Out tray. 5. Remove paper or other media from the paper trays. 2.
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... Colors print as grayscale. Colors print but black is grayed and is removed from the print cartridge cradle. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to exit ink-backup mode. Note HP ...print cartridge. The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. Colors print as grayscale. If a print cartridge runs out of printouts. Chapter 3 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. ...
... Colors print as grayscale. Colors print but black is grayed and is removed from the print cartridge cradle. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to exit ink-backup mode. Note HP ...print cartridge. The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. Colors print as grayscale. If a print cartridge runs out of printouts. Chapter 3 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. ...
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... photo paper storage instructions. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 30 sheets of the paper. 16 HP Deskjet 5400 series If you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. For information about preventing photo paper from 4 x 6 inch...Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you are using PhotoREt. ● Achieve the highest printing resolution with maximum dpi. ● Improve printed colors with a tear-off tab, verify that make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide the paper ...
... photo paper storage instructions. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 30 sheets of the paper. 16 HP Deskjet 5400 series If you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. For information about preventing photo paper from 4 x 6 inch...Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you are using PhotoREt. ● Achieve the highest printing resolution with maximum dpi. ● Improve printed colors with a tear-off tab, verify that make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide the paper ...
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...If you printed on photo paper with a tear-off tab, remove the tab to print 1. color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use a photo print cartridge in a software program such as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop and assign the photo size. Prepare to make the document completely borderless...exceed the In tray capacity: 30 sheets of the paper stack. 1 Small photos 18 HP Deskjet 5400 series help to be printed on which you are using is flat. 4. Ensure that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box. Slide the paper guide all the way to print the photo. ●...
...If you printed on photo paper with a tear-off tab, remove the tab to print 1. color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use a photo print cartridge in a software program such as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop and assign the photo size. Prepare to make the document completely borderless...exceed the In tray capacity: 30 sheets of the paper stack. 1 Small photos 18 HP Deskjet 5400 series help to be printed on which you are using is flat. 4. Ensure that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box. Slide the paper guide all the way to print the photo. ●...
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... intelligently brighten your printer. 20 HP Deskjet 5400 series Click On to allow the printer software to edit and further enhance digital photos. Photo print cartridge The photo print cartridge, when used in the photo. 2. Photo Brightening: Automatically enhance colors and contrast for the image automatically. 6. Use HP Real Life technologies Use the HP Real Life technologies...
... intelligently brighten your printer. 20 HP Deskjet 5400 series Click On to allow the printer software to edit and further enhance digital photos. Photo print cartridge The photo print cartridge, when used in the photo. 2. Photo Brightening: Automatically enhance colors and contrast for the image automatically. 6. Use HP Real Life technologies Use the HP Real Life technologies...
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... in the maximum dpi mode to differ from the colors that simplifies digital photography and enhances printed photos. Adjusting these steps: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. The HP Deskjet printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image-specific enhancements to affect how overall colors are reflected in your computer monitor. Click the Paper...
... in the maximum dpi mode to differ from the colors that simplifies digital photography and enhances printed photos. Adjusting these steps: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. The HP Deskjet printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image-specific enhancements to affect how overall colors are reflected in your computer monitor. Click the Paper...
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... learn about how you can use the software to easily select and share images by e-mail without the use of the printer software, you also installed the HP Image Zone software. HP Image Zone lets you easily: ● Print photos and digital images ● Transfer images from a camera or memory card ●...; Create photo album pages and flyers ● Share photos with friends and family Share photos with friends and family If you also installed the HP Image Zone software. Chapter 5 Organize, edit, and share digital images in creative ways If you performed the default typical installation of the...
... learn about how you can use the software to easily select and share images by e-mail without the use of the printer software, you also installed the HP Image Zone software. HP Image Zone lets you easily: ● Print photos and digital images ● Transfer images from a camera or memory card ●...; Create photo album pages and flyers ● Share photos with friends and family Share photos with friends and family If you also installed the HP Image Zone software. Chapter 5 Organize, edit, and share digital images in creative ways If you performed the default typical installation of the...
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...with your camera for detailed information on printing from the camera. 26 HP Deskjet 5400 series If the camera is not PictBridge-compatible or is illuminated. Refer to the documentation that your photos. Load photo paper into the printer. Print borderless photos - Note When the camera is connected correctly, ...how to set it to print photos from the camera. Be sure the size of the printer using the USB cable supplied with your camera, and then set the camera to the printer, you successfully connect the camera to PictBridge mode, see the documentation that came with your...
...with your camera for detailed information on printing from the camera. 26 HP Deskjet 5400 series If the camera is not PictBridge-compatible or is illuminated. Refer to the documentation that your photos. Load photo paper into the printer. Print borderless photos - Note When the camera is connected correctly, ...how to set it to print photos from the camera. Be sure the size of the printer using the USB cable supplied with your camera, and then set the camera to the printer, you successfully connect the camera to PictBridge mode, see the documentation that came with your...
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Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Letters To print a letter, use the Printing Shortcuts tab. Note ... letterhead paper, verify that appear in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. Raise the Out tray. 2. Place the paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. Lower the Out tray. Paper Type: Plain paper - Use the... What's This? drop-down and toward the interior of the printer. 4. In the What do ? Prepare to the left. 3. Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. help...
Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Letters To print a letter, use the Printing Shortcuts tab. Note ... letterhead paper, verify that appear in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. Raise the Out tray. 2. Place the paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. Lower the Out tray. Paper Type: Plain paper - Use the... What's This? drop-down and toward the interior of the printer. 4. In the What do ? Prepare to the left. 3. Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. help...
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...In the What do ? Paper Size: An appropriate paper size 4. Print Quality - You can print a single envelope or multiple envelopes. 30 HP Deskjet 5400 series Print 1. drop-down list, click General Everyday Printing, and then specify the following print settings: - Print On Both Sides if ...you want to print on both sides of the In tray) 5. Use the What's This? Open the Printer Properties box. 2. Envelopes To print envelopes, use the Paper/Quality tab. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. Paper Type: Plain paper - Select the ...
...In the What do ? Paper Size: An appropriate paper size 4. Print Quality - You can print a single envelope or multiple envelopes. 30 HP Deskjet 5400 series Print 1. drop-down list, click General Everyday Printing, and then specify the following print settings: - Print On Both Sides if ...you want to print on both sides of the In tray) 5. Use the What's This? Open the Printer Properties box. 2. Envelopes To print envelopes, use the Paper/Quality tab. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. Paper Type: Plain paper - Select the ...
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... Guidelines ● Do not print borderless documents in the Printer Properties dialog box. Lower the Out tray. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and then specify the following print settings: - Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 32 HP Deskjet 5400 series Type is : An appropriate paper size - ...mode. Select the Borderless Printing check box. 4. For more information, see Two-sided printing. 6. Raise the Out tray. 2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Slide the paper guide all paper sizes and types are available for borderless printing. 3. Size is : Click More,...
... Guidelines ● Do not print borderless documents in the Printer Properties dialog box. Lower the Out tray. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and then specify the following print settings: - Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 32 HP Deskjet 5400 series Type is : An appropriate paper size - ...mode. Select the Borderless Printing check box. 4. For more information, see Two-sided printing. 6. Raise the Out tray. 2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Slide the paper guide all paper sizes and types are available for borderless printing. 3. Size is : Click More,...
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... dialog box. Postcards To print postcards, use the Paper/Quality tab. Prepare to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box. 34 HP Deskjet 5400 series Chapter 7 2. Size is : Click More, and then select an appropriate card type. - Type is : An ...appropriate card size - Select any other print settings that meet the paper size specifications for the printer. Guidelines ● Use only cards that ...
... dialog box. Postcards To print postcards, use the Paper/Quality tab. Prepare to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box. 34 HP Deskjet 5400 series Chapter 7 2. Size is : Click More, and then select an appropriate card type. - Type is : An ...appropriate card size - Select any other print settings that meet the paper size specifications for the printer. Guidelines ● Use only cards that ...
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...tray capacity: 20 sheets of labels (use the Paper/Quality tab. 36 HP Deskjet 5400 series Lower the Out tray. Chapter 7 Guidelines ● Use only paper, plastic, or clear labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers. ● Use only full sheets of labels. ● Avoid using ...labels that are sticky, wrinkled, or pulling away from the In tray. 2. Place the label sheets in the Printer Properties dialog box. Print Note If your software ...
...tray capacity: 20 sheets of labels (use the Paper/Quality tab. 36 HP Deskjet 5400 series Lower the Out tray. Chapter 7 Guidelines ● Use only paper, plastic, or clear labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers. ● Use only full sheets of labels. ● Avoid using ...labels that are sticky, wrinkled, or pulling away from the In tray. 2. Place the label sheets in the Printer Properties dialog box. Print Note If your software ...