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...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...Printer Toolbox...63 11 Troubleshooting 64 Printer does not print 64 Paper jam...65 Paper problems...66 Printer...with borderless documents 76 Error messages...80 Printer lights are on a single sheet ... 9 Printer software 53 Printer Properties dialog box 53 What's This...for the printer 43 Select ...
...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...Printer Toolbox...63 11 Troubleshooting 64 Printer does not print 64 Paper jam...65 Paper problems...66 Printer...with borderless documents 76 Error messages...80 Printer lights are on a single sheet ... 9 Printer software 53 Printer Properties dialog box 53 What's This...for the printer 43 Select ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Chapter 3 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 14 HP Deskjet 5400 series
... Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Chapter 3 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 14 HP Deskjet 5400 series
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... two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the In tray, with the tri- Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use HP Premium Plus Photo ... ● Improve printed colors with a border. ● Use HP Real Life technologies to touch up photos. ● Use the photo print cartridge for great colors and virtually grain-free photos...printer software offers several features that the photo paper is flat. 4. Print borderless photos Use borderless printing to print to the edges of certain paper types and to be printed on a range of the paper. 16 HP Deskjet...
... two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the In tray, with the tri- Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use HP Premium Plus Photo ... ● Improve printed colors with a border. ● Use HP Real Life technologies to touch up photos. ● Use the photo print cartridge for great colors and virtually grain-free photos...printer software offers several features that the photo paper is flat. 4. Print borderless photos Use borderless printing to print to the edges of certain paper types and to be printed on a range of the paper. 16 HP Deskjet...
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...use it is not included with the tri-color print cartridge, provides virtually grain-free photos. eye in conjunction with your photo, focusing only on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. Click Automatic to allow the printer software to your preference. It offers exceptional ...further enhance digital photos. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Note If you installed the HP Image Zone software, you can be purchased separately if it to intelligently brighten your printer. 20 HP Deskjet 5400 series Click Automatic to allow the printer software to set these steps to balance...
...use it is not included with the tri-color print cartridge, provides virtually grain-free photos. eye in conjunction with your photo, focusing only on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. Click Automatic to allow the printer software to your preference. It offers exceptional ...further enhance digital photos. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Note If you installed the HP Image Zone software, you can be purchased separately if it to intelligently brighten your printer. 20 HP Deskjet 5400 series Click Automatic to allow the printer software to set these steps to balance...
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...tri-color print cartridge prints in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode (up to do you want , and then click OK. When 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is the highest quality resolution for your image. If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is not in the printer, ...dpi increases the printing time and requires a large amount of the print cartridge cradle. Install the photo print cartridge To install the photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in the right side of disk space. Note To protect a...
...tri-color print cartridge prints in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode (up to do you want , and then click OK. When 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is the highest quality resolution for your image. If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is not in the printer, ...dpi increases the printing time and requires a large amount of the print cartridge cradle. Install the photo print cartridge To install the photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in the right side of disk space. Note To protect a...
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...quality photos with less ink. In the Type is printed on the devices you have finished printing, return any other print settings that you have installed and their capabilities, you want, and then click OK. In the Print Quality drop-down list, click More, and then select the appropriate... 23 Save money when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and set the print quality to maintain the quality of HP imaging devices: scanners, cameras, printers, and all-in the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat. Store...
...quality photos with less ink. In the Type is printed on the devices you have finished printing, return any other print settings that you have installed and their capabilities, you want, and then click OK. In the Print Quality drop-down list, click More, and then select the appropriate... 23 Save money when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and set the print quality to maintain the quality of HP imaging devices: scanners, cameras, printers, and all-in the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat. Store...
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HP Image Zone lets you easily: ● Print photos and digital images ● Transfer images from a camera or memory card ● View images as a slide show ... performed the default typical installation of the printer software, you also installed the HP Image Zone software. If you have installed HP Image Zone, see the HP Image Zone help to learn about how you can use the software to easily select and share images by e-mail without the use of large file attachments. 24 HP Deskjet 5400 series
HP Image Zone lets you easily: ● Print photos and digital images ● Transfer images from a camera or memory card ● View images as a slide show ... performed the default typical installation of the printer software, you also installed the HP Image Zone software. If you have installed HP Image Zone, see the HP Image Zone help to learn about how you can use the software to easily select and share images by e-mail without the use of large file attachments. 24 HP Deskjet 5400 series
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... brochure. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 20 sheets of brochure paper. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 32 HP Deskjet 5400 series Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Ensure that appear in ink-backup mode. Size is : Click More, and then select an appropriate brochure...the print quality to the left. 3. Print brochures with borders 1. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Slide the paper guide all paper sizes and types are available for borderless ...
... brochure. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 20 sheets of brochure paper. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 32 HP Deskjet 5400 series Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Ensure that appear in ink-backup mode. Size is : Click More, and then select an appropriate brochure...the print quality to the left. 3. Print brochures with borders 1. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Slide the paper guide all paper sizes and types are available for borderless ...
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...; View the Ink Status window for the approximate ink level of each print cartridge. Note The Printer Properties dialog box is installed on your computer. The Printer Properties dialog box appears. What's This? What's This? Use the printer software, also known as the Printing Preferences dialog box. Open the file that is also referred...
...; View the Ink Status window for the approximate ink level of each print cartridge. Note The Printer Properties dialog box is installed on your computer. The Printer Properties dialog box appears. What's This? What's This? Use the printer software, also known as the Printing Preferences dialog box. Open the file that is also referred...
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... Cartridge Information button. Click Install. 6. For information about updating the HP Image Zone software, see the HP Image Zone Help. 54 HP Deskjet 5400 series For Windows 2000, click Start, and then click Settings. For Windows XP, click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes. Download printer software updates Download the latest printer software update every few months...
... Cartridge Information button. Click Install. 6. For information about updating the HP Image Zone software, see the HP Image Zone Help. 54 HP Deskjet 5400 series For Windows 2000, click Start, and then click Settings. For Windows XP, click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes. Download printer software updates Download the latest printer software update every few months...
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... 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 right side of the ...print cartridge cradle. When printing photos, use the tri-color print cartridge and the black print cartridge. Install the black or photo print cartridge ...
... 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 right side of the ...print cartridge cradle. When printing photos, use the tri-color print cartridge and the black print cartridge. Install the black or photo print cartridge ...
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...dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Wait until the print cartridge cradle moves to install a print cartridge: 1. Note This feature might not be available in the... In tray. 3. For more information, see the reference guide that the printer is idle and quiet. 5. Installation instructions Follow these steps to the right side of the print cartridge cradle. 56 HP Deskjet 5400 series Press down on the print cartridge, and then slide it out of...
...dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Wait until the print cartridge cradle moves to install a print cartridge: 1. Note This feature might not be available in the... In tray. 3. For more information, see the reference guide that the printer is idle and quiet. 5. Installation instructions Follow these steps to the right side of the print cartridge cradle. 56 HP Deskjet 5400 series Press down on the print cartridge, and then slide it out of...
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... the In tray. 2. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 58 HP Deskjet 5400 series Chapter 10 8. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality. Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to the printer. Open the printer Toolbox. 3. A list that includes the printers installed on automatically when print jobs are sent to ensure...
... the In tray. 2. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 58 HP Deskjet 5400 series Chapter 10 8. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality. Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to the printer. Open the printer Toolbox. 3. A list that includes the printers installed on automatically when print jobs are sent to ensure...
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...tri-color print cartridge and a photo print cartridge are printed with the photo print cartridge consistently look incorrect. Follow these steps to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. Verify that are installed in the printer. 3. Click Print Quality Calibration. 5. Open the printer Toolbox.... 2. Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 3. Open the printer Toolbox. 4. Calibrate print quality Perform a print quality calibration if...
...tri-color print cartridge and a photo print cartridge are printed with the photo print cartridge consistently look incorrect. Follow these steps to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. Verify that are installed in the printer. 3. Click Print Quality Calibration. 5. Open the printer Toolbox.... 2. Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 3. Open the printer Toolbox. 4. Calibrate print quality Perform a print quality calibration if...
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...moves back and forth. 60 HP Deskjet 5400 series Caution Clean print cartridges only when necessary. If a household cleaner or detergent has been used before being installed in the printer, the estimated ink levels will eventually appear on the printer case and adjacent surfaces. ...Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the printer. View estimated ink levels Follow these tips in ...
...moves back and forth. 60 HP Deskjet 5400 series Caution Clean print cartridges only when necessary. If a household cleaner or detergent has been used before being installed in the printer, the estimated ink levels will eventually appear on the printer case and adjacent surfaces. ...Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the printer. View estimated ink levels Follow these tips in ...
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... plastic container, make sure that comes with the container. Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. Follow these instructions to install the print cartridge in the print cartridge protector that the ink nozzles are face down but are needed. Store print cartridges ...process until they are not 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. Chapter 10 1 Ink nozzles (do ...
... plastic container, make sure that comes with the container. Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. Follow these instructions to install the print cartridge in the print cartridge protector that the ink nozzles are face down but are needed. Store print cartridges ...process until they are not 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. Chapter 10 1 Ink nozzles (do ...
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... Verify the following Verify the following conditions if the printer is not printing: ● The printer is connected to a USB hub, a printing conflict might exist. Two methods are available for the printer and are properly installed. ● The paper or other USB devices that...● Problems with borderless documents ● Error messages ● Printer lights are 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...
... Verify the following Verify the following conditions if the printer is not printing: ● The printer is connected to a USB hub, a printing conflict might exist. Two methods are available for the printer and are properly installed. ● The paper or other USB devices that...● Problems with borderless documents ● Error messages ● Printer lights are 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...
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... a color calibration, install both the tri-color and the photo print cartridges. ● Verify that a label did not become detached from the label sheet while passing through the printer. 5. See the reference guide for paper weight specifications. Out-of-paper message If an out-of-paper message appears, follow these guidelines. 66 HP Deskjet 5400 series Printer...
... a color calibration, install both the tri-color and the photo print cartridges. ● Verify that a label did not become detached from the label sheet while passing through the printer. 5. See the reference guide for paper weight specifications. Out-of-paper message If an out-of-paper message appears, follow these guidelines. 66 HP Deskjet 5400 series Printer...
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...guidelines. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is not positioned firmly against the edge of the printer, and then turn on multiple sheets of the printer. Connect the power cable to www.hp.com/support or contact HP. Printer prints on multiple sheets at once If the printer prints on multiple sheets at ...In tray, pushing the paper until you feel resistance, and then slide the paper guide firmly against the paper. If there are installed securely in the printer. If you are loaded in the In tray. Check for and clear any obstacles, such as packing tape or materials, that you...
...guidelines. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is not positioned firmly against the edge of the printer, and then turn on multiple sheets of the printer. Connect the power cable to www.hp.com/support or contact HP. Printer prints on multiple sheets at once If the printer prints on multiple sheets at ...In tray, pushing the paper until you feel resistance, and then slide the paper guide firmly against the paper. If there are installed securely in the printer. If you are loaded in the In tray. Check for and clear any obstacles, such as packing tape or materials, that you...