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... should be operated by users with disabilities. Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is also referred to -text applications. Visual The printer software is accessible for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The only warranties for people...A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to other equipment. For users who are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that...
... should be operated by users with disabilities. Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is also referred to -text applications. Visual The printer software is accessible for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The only warranties for people...A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to other equipment. For users who are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that...
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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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User's guide 5 2 Special features Congratulations! Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to enhance detail in vivid colors that is equipped with several exciting features: ● Borderless printing: Use the entire page surface when printing photos and brochures with the borderless printing feature. ... photo quality and exceptional fade resistance resulting in shadows are specially-formulated and scientifically tested for you to get better photos. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last.
User's guide 5 2 Special features Congratulations! Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to enhance detail in vivid colors that is equipped with several exciting features: ● Borderless printing: Use the entire page surface when printing photos and brochures with the borderless printing feature. ... photo quality and exceptional fade resistance resulting in shadows are specially-formulated and scientifically tested for you to get better photos. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last.
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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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...is solved, press the Resume button to turn the printer on and off . Caution Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Print Cancel and Resume buttons The printer also has a Print Cancel button and a Resume button... and light. 1 Print Cancel button 2 Resume button and light Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to continue printing. 8 HP Deskjet...
...is solved, press the Resume button to turn the printer on and off . Caution Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Print Cancel and Resume buttons The printer also has a Print Cancel button and a Resume button... and light. 1 Print Cancel button 2 Resume button and light Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to continue printing. 8 HP Deskjet...
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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 Pull out the Out-tray extension. Chapter 3 3.
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 Pull out the Out-tray extension. Chapter 3 3.
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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. Chapter 3 Fold the paper trays Follow these steps to fold the paper trays: 1. Push the Out-tray extension into the Out-tray extension. 3. Raise the In tray. 12 HP Deskjet 5400 series
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. Chapter 3 Fold the paper trays Follow these steps to fold the paper trays: 1. Push the Out-tray extension into the Out-tray extension. 3. Raise the In tray. 12 HP Deskjet 5400 series
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...ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of ink, the printer can operate in the printer to operate the printer with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated... cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 14 HP Deskjet 5400 series If a print cartridge runs out of printouts. The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. Colors print as grayscale. Colors print but black is grayed and is removed from ...
...ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of ink, the printer can operate in the printer to operate the printer with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated... cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 14 HP Deskjet 5400 series If a print cartridge runs out of printouts. The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. Colors print as grayscale. Colors print but black is grayed and is removed from ...
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...HP Everyday Photo Paper to be printed on facing down. Always have Exif Print-enabled software. ● Prevent photo paper from the printer...HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that the photo paper that you have two print cartridges installed in the printer...HP Real Life technologies to touch up photos. ● Use the photo print cartridge for great colors...color print cartridge. ● Do not print borderless photos in the In tray, with advanced color...9679; Improve printed colors with the side... Print photos The printer software offers several features... such as HP Image Zone ...
...HP Everyday Photo Paper to be printed on facing down. Always have Exif Print-enabled software. ● Prevent photo paper from the printer...HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that the photo paper that you have two print cartridges installed in the printer...HP Real Life technologies to touch up photos. ● Use the photo print cartridge for great colors...color print cartridge. ● Do not print borderless photos in the In tray, with advanced color...9679; Improve printed colors with the side... Print photos The printer software offers several features... such as HP Image Zone ...
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... results, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Open the file in combination with the tri- For information about the features that the photo paper is flat. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of photo paper. Place the photo paper in the Printer Properties dialog box... 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 Slide the paper guide all the way to the left. 3.
... results, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Open the file in combination with the tri- For information about the features that the photo paper is flat. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of photo paper. Place the photo paper in the Printer Properties dialog box... 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 Slide the paper guide all the way to the left. 3.
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... your printer. 20 HP Deskjet 5400 series Click On to allow the printer software to intelligently brighten your photo, focusing only on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. Click Automatic to allow the printer software to edit and further enhance digital photos. Use HP Real Life technologies Use the HP Real ... SmartFocus: Enhance the image quality and clarity of photos to open the HP Real Life technologies dialog box: 1. The photo print cartridge can use it is not included with the tri-color print cartridge, provides virtually grain-free photos. It offers exceptional fade resistance...
... your printer. 20 HP Deskjet 5400 series Click On to allow the printer software to intelligently brighten your photo, focusing only on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. Click Automatic to allow the printer software to edit and further enhance digital photos. Use HP Real Life technologies Use the HP Real ... SmartFocus: Enhance the image quality and clarity of photos to open the HP Real Life technologies dialog box: 1. The photo print cartridge can use it is not included with the tri-color print cartridge, provides virtually grain-free photos. It offers exceptional fade resistance...
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... photo paper when printing in the photo. Click the Color tab, and then click the Advanced Color Settings button. The Advanced Color Settings dialog box appears. 3. The HP Deskjet printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image-specific enhancements to enhance color matching and detail in the maximum dpi mode to create outstanding photos. Open...
... photo paper when printing in the photo. Click the Color tab, and then click the Advanced Color Settings button. The Advanced Color Settings dialog box appears. 3. The HP Deskjet printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image-specific enhancements to enhance color matching and detail in the maximum dpi mode to create outstanding photos. Open...
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...and family If you performed the default typical installation of the printer software, you can use 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 easily select and share images by ...e-mail without the use the software to learn about how 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 large file attachments. 24 HP Deskjet...
...and family If you performed the default typical installation of the printer software, you can use 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 easily select and share images by ...e-mail without the use the software to learn about how 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 large file attachments. 24 HP Deskjet...
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...your camera, and then set the camera to print photos from the camera. For instructions about loading photo paper, click one of the printer using the USB cable supplied with your photos. If the camera is not PictBridge-compatible or is illuminated. If you can print your ... PictBridge mode, see the documentation that your camera. Turn on printing from the camera. 26 HP Deskjet 5400 series Note When the camera is connected correctly, the Connection light is not in the printer matches the setting on the front of the following options: - Print borderless photos - Load...
...your camera, and then set the camera to print photos from the camera. For instructions about loading photo paper, click one of the printer using the USB cable supplied with your photos. If the camera is not PictBridge-compatible or is illuminated. If you can print your ... PictBridge mode, see the documentation that your camera. Turn on printing from the camera. 26 HP Deskjet 5400 series Note When the camera is connected correctly, the Connection light is not in the printer matches the setting on the front of the following options: - Print borderless photos - Load...
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...; Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 100 sheets of paper. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the printer. 4. Guidelines ● Learn how to add a watermark to print 1. Prepare to the letter. ● For help to do you are using letterhead ...way to the left. 3. Paper Type: Plain paper - Place the paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. Lower the Out tray. Print 1. drop-down and toward the interior of the paper stack. 28 HP Deskjet 5400 series Note If you want to learn about the features that the letterhead is ...
...; Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 100 sheets of paper. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the printer. 4. Guidelines ● Learn how to add a watermark to print 1. Prepare to the letter. ● For help to do you are using letterhead ...way to the left. 3. Paper Type: Plain paper - Place the paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. Lower the Out tray. Print 1. drop-down and toward the interior of the paper stack. 28 HP Deskjet 5400 series Note If you want to learn about the features that the letterhead is ...
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...: - help to learn about the features that you want , and then click OK. Select any other print settings that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box. Print 1. drop-down list, click General Everyday Printing, and then specify the following print settings: - You can print ...a single envelope or multiple envelopes. 30 HP Deskjet 5400 series Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. In the What do ? Print Quality - Print On Both Sides if you want to do you...
...: - help to learn about the features that you want , and then click OK. Select any other print settings that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box. Print 1. drop-down list, click General Everyday Printing, and then specify the following print settings: - You can print ...a single envelope or multiple envelopes. 30 HP Deskjet 5400 series Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. In the What do ? Print Quality - Print On Both Sides if you want to do you...
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... paper. Size is : Click More, and then select an appropriate brochure paper or other paper type. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 32 HP Deskjet 5400 series Slide the paper guide all paper sizes and types are available for borderless printing. 3. Set the print ...all the way to print the brochure. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 20 sheets of the paper stack. 5. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Finishing tab, set the orientation, and then select Print On Both Sides to print on which you want to ...
... paper. Size is : Click More, and then select an appropriate brochure paper or other paper type. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 32 HP Deskjet 5400 series Slide the paper guide all paper sizes and types are available for borderless printing. 3. Set the print ...all the way to print the brochure. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 20 sheets of the paper stack. 5. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Finishing tab, set the orientation, and then select Print On Both Sides to print on which you want to ...
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.... 5. Use the What's This? Type is : Click More, and then select an appropriate card type. - Print Quality: Normal 3. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and then specify the following print settings. - Chapter 7 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and...following print settings: - help to learn about the features that you want , and then click OK. Place the cards in the Printer Properties dialog box. 34 HP Deskjet 5400 series Lower the Out tray. Type is : Click More, and then select an appropriate card type. - Postcards To print ...
.... 5. Use the What's This? Type is : Click More, and then select an appropriate card type. - Print Quality: Normal 3. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and then specify the following print settings. - Chapter 7 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and...following print settings: - help to learn about the features that you want , and then click OK. Place the cards in the Printer Properties dialog box. 34 HP Deskjet 5400 series Lower the Out tray. Type is : Click More, and then select an appropriate card type. - Postcards To print ...
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...inkjet printers. ● Use only full sheets of labels. ● Avoid using labels that are provided with the label side facing down list, click General Everyday Printing, and then specify the following print settings: - Fan the edges of labels (use the Paper/Quality tab. 36 HP Deskjet... against the edge of the sheets. 7. Otherwise, follow the instructions that appear in the In tray with the software program. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Print Note If your software program includes a label printing feature, follow the instructions below. 1. Paper Size: An...
...inkjet printers. ● Use only full sheets of labels. ● Avoid using labels that are provided with the label side facing down list, click General Everyday Printing, and then specify the following print settings: - Fan the edges of labels (use the Paper/Quality tab. 36 HP Deskjet... against the edge of the sheets. 7. Otherwise, follow the instructions that appear in the In tray with the software program. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Print Note If your software program includes a label printing feature, follow the instructions below. 1. Paper Size: An...