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...trademark of children. For users who are registered trademarks of HewlettPackard, except as constituting an additional warranty. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is prohibited without notice. All rights reserved. Adobe, AdobeRGB, and Acrobat are set forth in the express warranty statements..., MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used print cartridges out of the reach of Apple Computer, Inc. Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others.
...trademark of children. For users who are registered trademarks of HewlettPackard, except as constituting an additional warranty. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is prohibited without notice. All rights reserved. Adobe, AdobeRGB, and Acrobat are set forth in the express warranty statements..., MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used print cartridges out of the reach of Apple Computer, Inc. Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others.
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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...
......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...
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...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 cartridges 61 Maintain print cartridges 62 Printer Toolbox...63 11 Troubleshooting 64 Printer... does not print 64 Paper jam...65 Paper problems...66 Printer is stalled...67 Print cartridge... Printer software 53 Printer Properties dialog box 53 What's...
...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 cartridges 61 Maintain print cartridges 62 Printer Toolbox...63 11 Troubleshooting 64 Printer... does not print 64 Paper jam...65 Paper problems...66 Printer is stalled...67 Print cartridge... Printer software 53 Printer Properties dialog box 53 What's...
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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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You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to enhance detail in shadows are specially-formulated and scientifically tested for you to continue printing with one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of ink. ●... and fade resistance. 2 Special features Congratulations! 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: ...
You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to enhance detail in shadows are specially-formulated and scientifically tested for you to continue printing with one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of ink. ●... and fade resistance. 2 Special features Congratulations! 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: ...
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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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...: ● Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing. 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 cartridges can find the selection number in the following ways: ● Everyday printing...
...: ● Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing. 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 cartridges can find the selection number in the following ways: ● Everyday printing...
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... one print cartridge. Note HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. If a print cartridge runs out of ink, the printer can operate in ink-backup mode. The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 14 HP Deskjet 5400...
... one print cartridge. Note HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. If a print cartridge runs out of ink, the printer can operate in ink-backup mode. The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 14 HP Deskjet 5400...
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...; For maximum fade resistance, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri- color print cartridge. ● Do not print borderless photos in a software program such as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop and assign the photo size. 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that the photo paper is ...from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 30 sheets of the paper. 16 HP Deskjet 5400 series Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size on which you ...
...; For maximum fade resistance, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri- color print cartridge. ● Do not print borderless photos in a software program such as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop and assign the photo size. 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that the photo paper is ...from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 30 sheets of the paper. 16 HP Deskjet 5400 series Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size on which you ...
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... paper guide all the way to print 1. Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Open the file in the Printer Properties dialog box. color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use a photo print cartridge in the In tray with the tri- Verify that appear in a software program such... 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 5400 series
... paper guide all the way to print 1. Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Open the file in the Printer Properties dialog box. color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use a photo print cartridge in the In tray with the tri- Verify that appear in a software program such... 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 5400 series
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... included with the tri-color print cartridge, provides virtually grain-free photos. Photo Brightening: Automatically enhance colors and contrast for photos that need adjustment. 3. Sharpness: Adjust the image sharpness to open the HP Real Life technologies dialog box: 1. Click Automatic to allow the printer software to set these steps to your printer. 20 HP Deskjet 5400 series Automatic...
... included with the tri-color print cartridge, provides virtually grain-free photos. Photo Brightening: Automatically enhance colors and contrast for photos that need adjustment. 3. Sharpness: Adjust the image sharpness to open the HP Real Life technologies dialog box: 1. Click Automatic to allow the printer software to set these steps to your printer. 20 HP Deskjet 5400 series Automatic...
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... Paper Type drop-down list, click Normal or Best. The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is selected in the printer software, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the printer, follow these guidelines when storing the photo print cartridge. User's guide 21 drop-down list, click either Photo Printing- Select any other print settings that you...
... Paper Type drop-down list, click Normal or Best. The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is selected in the printer software, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the printer, follow these guidelines when storing the photo print cartridge. User's guide 21 drop-down list, click either Photo Printing- Select any other print settings that you...
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...have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the Printer Properties dialog ... Both Sides to print on which you want to the left. 3. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and then specify the following...Out tray. Print brochures with borders 1. Prepare to Best. 5. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Ensure that appear in a software program and assign ...Do not print borderless documents in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Place brochure paper in ink-backup mode. Size is ...
...have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the Printer Properties dialog ... Both Sides to print on which you want to the left. 3. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and then specify the following...Out tray. Print brochures with borders 1. Prepare to Best. 5. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Ensure that appear in a software program and assign ...Do not print borderless documents in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Place brochure paper in ink-backup mode. Size is ...
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... Ink Status window for the approximate ink level of each print cartridge. ● Download printer software updates for a document. Ink Status window The Ink Status window appears each print cartridge. 9 Printer software ● Use the Printer Properties dialog box to print. 2. help to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on the software program you...
... Ink Status window for the approximate ink level of each print cartridge. ● Download printer software updates for a document. Ink Status window The Ink Status window appears each print cartridge. 9 Printer software ● Use the Printer Properties dialog box to print. 2. help to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on the software program you...
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... about updating the HP Image Zone software, see the HP Image Zone Help. 54 HP Deskjet 5400 series Displaying the Ink Status window If you do not want it to the Internet. 2. A list that includes the printers installed on the computer. HP Software Update searches the HP Web site for ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge Information button...
... about updating the HP Image Zone software, see the HP Image Zone Help. 54 HP Deskjet 5400 series Displaying the Ink Status window If you do not want it to the Internet. 2. A list that includes the printers installed on the computer. HP Software Update searches the HP Web site for ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge Information button...
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... print cartridges ● Maintain print cartridges ● Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When you need to install the print cartridge, match the symbol on the print cartridge that you have the correct print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. 10 Maintenance ● Install print cartridges ● Set the auto-off feature ● Align the print cartridges ● Calibrate color ●...
... print cartridges ● Maintain print cartridges ● Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When you need to install the print cartridge, match the symbol on the print cartridge that you have the correct print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. 10 Maintenance ● Install print cartridges ● Set the auto-off feature ● Align the print cartridges ● Calibrate color ●...
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Installation instructions Follow these steps to the right side of the printer and is turned on the print cartridge, and then slide it out of the print cartridge cradle. 56 HP Deskjet 5400 series Open the printer cover. 4. Wait until the print cartridge cradle moves to install a print cartridge: 1. Press down on . 2. Verify that came with only one print...
Installation instructions Follow these steps to the right side of the printer and is turned on the print cartridge, and then slide it out of the print cartridge cradle. 56 HP Deskjet 5400 series Open the printer cover. 4. Wait until the print cartridge cradle moves to install a print cartridge: 1. Press down on . 2. Verify that came with only one print...
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Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic tape. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Slide the print cartridge at a slight upward angle into the cradle until the cartridge snaps into place. User's guide 57 Do not remove the copper strips. 6. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are required electrical contacts. 7. 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.
Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic tape. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Slide the print cartridge at a slight upward angle into the cradle until the cartridge snaps into place. User's guide 57 Do not remove the copper strips. 6. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are required electrical contacts. 7. 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.
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... Device Settings tab. 5. Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to the printer. Follow these steps to display a list of children. To align print cartridges: 1. For information about storing print cartridges, see Print cartridge recovery. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 58 HP Deskjet 5400 series Chapter 10 8. Highlight the printer name, and then right-click to...
... Device Settings tab. 5. Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to the printer. Follow these steps to display a list of children. To align print cartridges: 1. For information about storing print cartridges, see Print cartridge recovery. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 58 HP Deskjet 5400 series Chapter 10 8. Highlight the printer name, and then right-click to...
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... A4 plain, white paper in the In tray. 2. Open the printer Toolbox. 4. If the print cartridges are not low on ink or might not be available in photos that both a black and a tri-color print cartridge are missing lines or dots, or if they contain ink streaks, the... a print quality calibration if light or dark horizontal lines appear in the printer. 3. Verify that are installed in documents that both a tri-color print cartridge and a photo print cartridge are printed with the photo print cartridge consistently look incorrect. Note This feature might be low on ink, follow ...
... A4 plain, white paper in the In tray. 2. Open the printer Toolbox. 4. If the print cartridges are not low on ink or might not be available in photos that both a black and a tri-color print cartridge are missing lines or dots, or if they contain ink streaks, the... a print quality calibration if light or dark horizontal lines appear in the printer. 3. Verify that are installed in documents that both a tri-color print cartridge and a photo print cartridge are printed with the photo print cartridge consistently look incorrect. Note This feature might be low on ink, follow ...