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... following terms and conventions are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used print cartridges out of the reach of Windows accessibility options and features. It also supports most assistive technology such as allowed under copyright laws. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is also referred to change ...readers, and voice-to-text applications. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Mobility For users with mobility impairments, the printer software functions can be executed through the use of children. The software also supports ...
... following terms and conventions are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used print cartridges out of the reach of Windows accessibility options and features. It also supports most assistive technology such as allowed under copyright laws. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is also referred to change ...readers, and voice-to-text applications. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Mobility For users with mobility impairments, the printer software functions can be executed through the use of children. The software also supports ...
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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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... 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...
... 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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... ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to exit ink-backup mode. Chapter 3 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. 14 HP Deskjet 5400 series Colors print as grayscale. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors...
... ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to exit ink-backup mode. Chapter 3 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. 14 HP Deskjet 5400 series Colors print as grayscale. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors...
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... ● Improve printed colors with the side to touch up photos. ● Use the photo print cartridge for great colors and virtually grain-free photos. ● Get the best combination of the paper. 16 HP Deskjet 5400 series For information ...ink-backup mode. Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. Always have Exif Print-enabled software. ● Prevent photo paper from the printer. 5. Raise the Out tray. 2. Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that the photo paper that the tab is flat. color print cartridge...
... ● Improve printed colors with the side to touch up photos. ● Use the photo print cartridge for great colors and virtually grain-free photos. ● Get the best combination of the paper. 16 HP Deskjet 5400 series For information ...ink-backup mode. Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. Always have Exif Print-enabled software. ● Prevent photo paper from the printer. 5. Raise the Out tray. 2. Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that the photo paper that the tab is flat. color print cartridge...
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... : Click More, and then select an appropriate brochure paper or other paper type. Print brochures with borders 1. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 32 HP Deskjet 5400 series Raise the Out tray. 2. Lower the Out tray. Click the Finishing tab, set the orientation, and then select Print On Both Sides... size on both sides of the paper stack. 5. Ensure that appear in a software program and assign the brochure size. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Place brochure paper in ink-backup mode. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the...
... : Click More, and then select an appropriate brochure paper or other paper type. Print brochures with borders 1. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 32 HP Deskjet 5400 series Raise the Out tray. 2. Lower the Out tray. Click the Finishing tab, set the orientation, and then select Print On Both Sides... size on both sides of the paper stack. 5. Ensure that appear in a software program and assign the brochure size. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Place brochure paper in ink-backup mode. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the...
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... What's This? box, and then click the left mouse button. An explanation of each time the printer prints a file. Ink Status window The Ink Status window appears each print cartridge. Click File, then click Print, and then click Properties or Preferences. help to learn more about specific... print settings. ● View the Ink Status window for the approximate ink level of each print cartridge. ● Download printer software updates for a document. Click the right mouse button. To change the print settings for ...
... What's This? box, and then click the left mouse button. An explanation of each time the printer prints a file. Ink Status window The Ink Status window appears each print cartridge. Click File, then click Print, and then click Properties or Preferences. help to learn more about specific... print settings. ● View the Ink Status window for the approximate ink level of each print cartridge. ● Download printer software updates for a document. Click the right mouse button. To change the print settings for ...
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... for ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge Information button. Follow the onscreen instructions. Chapter 9 Note This feature might have the most recent version of the printer software installed, No updates are connected to display a list of the printer software installed, a software update appears in the HP Software Update window. - Displaying the Ink Status window If...
... for ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge Information button. Follow the onscreen instructions. Chapter 9 Note This feature might have the most recent version of the printer software installed, No updates are connected to display a list of the printer software installed, a software update appears in the HP Software Update window. - Displaying the Ink Status window If...
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... 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 cartridge combinations For printing most documents, use the photo...
... 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 cartridge combinations For printing most documents, use the photo...
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... print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. For more information, see the reference guide that the printer is turned on the print cartridge, and then slide it out of the printer and is idle and quiet. 5. Press down on . 2. Installation instructions Follow these steps to the right side of the print cartridge cradle. 56 HP Deskjet 5400...
... print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. For more information, see the reference guide that the printer is turned on the print cartridge, and then slide it out of the printer and is idle and quiet. 5. Press down on . 2. Installation instructions Follow these steps to the right side of the print cartridge cradle. 56 HP Deskjet 5400...
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User's guide 57 Do not remove the copper strips. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic tape. 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. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are required electrical contacts. 7. Slide the print cartridge at a slight upward angle into the cradle until the cartridge snaps into place. 6.
User's guide 57 Do not remove the copper strips. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic tape. 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. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are required electrical contacts. 7. Slide the print cartridge at a slight upward angle into the cradle until the cartridge snaps into place. 6.
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... the onscreen instructions. Note This feature might be low on ink, follow these steps to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. To calibrate color: 1. Open the printer Toolbox. 4. Click Calibrate Color. 5. If the print cartridges are missing lines or dots, or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges might not be available in photos that are printed with...
... the onscreen instructions. Note This feature might be low on ink, follow these steps to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. To calibrate color: 1. Open the printer Toolbox. 4. Click Calibrate Color. 5. If the print cartridges are missing lines or dots, or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges might not be available in photos that are printed with...
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... are still missing lines or dots after cleaning, replace the print cartridges. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the printer, use household cleaners or detergent. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Noise is normal when the cradle moves back and forth. 60 HP Deskjet 5400 series Note This feature might not be available in your...
... are still missing lines or dots after cleaning, replace the print cartridges. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the printer, use household cleaners or detergent. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Noise is normal when the cradle moves back and forth. 60 HP Deskjet 5400 series Note This feature might not be available in your...
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...the following items to clean the print cartridges. ● Distilled water (tap water can contain contaminants that can set the ink into the fabric. Cleaning instructions 1. Prepare to get ink on your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with the... the print cartridges and place them on the print cartridge contacts. Caution Do not leave the print cartridges outside the printer for more than 30 minutes. User's guide 61 Touching the ink nozzles will not stick to the print cartridge Be careful not to clean 1. Remove ink from your skin...
...the following items to clean the print cartridges. ● Distilled water (tap water can contain contaminants that can set the ink into the fabric. Cleaning instructions 1. Prepare to get ink on your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with the... the print cartridges and place them on the print cartridge contacts. Caution Do not leave the print cartridges outside the printer for more than 30 minutes. User's guide 61 Touching the ink nozzles will not stick to the print cartridge Be careful not to clean 1. Remove ink from your skin...
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... 35° C or 59° to reattach it securely in place. 62 HP Deskjet 5400 series Insert the print cartridge into the protector, and snap it . Follow these instructions to install the print cartridge in the printer, and then close the printer cover. Chapter 10 1 Ink nozzles (do not attempt to 95° F). ● Do not remove...
... 35° C or 59° to reattach it securely in place. 62 HP Deskjet 5400 series Insert the print cartridge into the protector, and snap it . Follow these instructions to install the print cartridge in the printer, and then close the printer cover. Chapter 10 1 Ink nozzles (do not attempt to 95° F). ● Do not remove...
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...; 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 the Toolbox Follow these instructions to use the printer Toolbox: 1. Dropping the print cartridge can damage it. Note This feature might not be available...
...; 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 the Toolbox Follow these instructions to use the printer Toolbox: 1. Dropping the print cartridge can damage it. Note This feature might not be available...
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... the problem is flashing, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Read the selection number on the print cartridge. 5. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. Close the printer cover. If you receive a print cartridge error message, one of the print cartridges cannot be used in the printer. a. Open the printer Toolbox. Print cartridge problem message If you have...
... the problem is flashing, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Read the selection number on the print cartridge. 5. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. Close the printer cover. If you receive a print cartridge error message, one of the print cartridges cannot be used in the printer. a. Open the printer Toolbox. Print cartridge problem message If you have...
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... a replacement print cartridge available. 5. "Printing in ink-backup mode" message When the printer detects that the plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge. When the protective piece of the print cartridge cradle. Manually clean the print cartridge. 4. If the Resume light continues to the next step. 3. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in ink-backup mode...
... a replacement print cartridge available. 5. "Printing in ink-backup mode" message When the printer detects that the plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge. When the protective piece of the print cartridge cradle. Manually clean the print cartridge. 4. If the Resume light continues to the next step. 3. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in ink-backup mode...