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... 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 ...62 Printer Toolbox...63 11 Troubleshooting 64 Printer does not print 64 Paper jam...65 Paper problems...66 Printer is stalled...67 Print cartridge problems 68 Photos do... 47 Resize a document 50 Watermarks...51 9 Printer software 53 Printer Properties dialog box 53 What's This? Presentation printing 43 Print in grayscale ...43 Set default settings for the printer 43 Select a print quality 44 Set the page ...
... 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 ...62 Printer Toolbox...63 11 Troubleshooting 64 Printer does not print 64 Paper jam...65 Paper problems...66 Printer is stalled...67 Print cartridge problems 68 Photos do... 47 Resize a document 50 Watermarks...51 9 Printer software 53 Printer Properties dialog box 53 What's This? Presentation printing 43 Print in grayscale ...43 Set default settings for the printer 43 Select a print quality 44 Set the page ...
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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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...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. ● Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with a photo print cartridge (purchased...-formulated and scientifically tested for you to get better photos. User's guide 5 You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. 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....
...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. ● Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with a photo print cartridge (purchased...-formulated and scientifically tested for you to get better photos. User's guide 5 You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. 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....
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... cartridge installation page. 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 but black is grayed and is removed from the print cartridge...HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. If a print cartridge runs out of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer...
... cartridge installation page. 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 but black is grayed and is removed from the print cartridge...HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. If a print cartridge runs out of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer...
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... Print a borderless photo. ● Print a photo 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. ● Get the best combination of paper sizes-from the printer. 5. Verify that the photo paper is pointing ... photo paper 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 If you are using photo paper with advanced color settings. ● Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if...
... Print a borderless photo. ● Print a photo 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. ● Get the best combination of paper sizes-from the printer. 5. Verify that the photo paper is pointing ... photo paper 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 If you are using photo paper with advanced color settings. ● Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if...
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... completely borderless. 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 the left. 3. Use the What's This? Place the photo paper in the Printer Properties dialog box...off tab, remove the tab to learn about preventing photo paper 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 firmly against the edge...
... completely borderless. 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 the left. 3. Use the What's This? Place the photo paper in the Printer Properties dialog box...off tab, remove the tab to learn about preventing photo paper 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 firmly against the edge...
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...color print cartridge, provides virtually grain-free photos. Automatic Red-Eye Removal: Click On to bring out detail. Sharpness: Adjust the image sharpness to edit and further enhance digital photos. Note If you installed the HP Image Zone software, you can be purchased separately if it to your printer. 20 HP Deskjet... 5400 series eye in conjunction with your preference. Click Automatic to allow the printer software to sharpen...
...color print cartridge, provides virtually grain-free photos. Automatic Red-Eye Removal: Click On to bring out detail. Sharpness: Adjust the image sharpness to edit and further enhance digital photos. Note If you installed the HP Image Zone software, you can be purchased separately if it to your printer. 20 HP Deskjet... 5400 series eye in conjunction with your preference. Click Automatic to allow the printer software to sharpen...
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... when printing in the maximum dpi mode to affect how overall colors are reflected in the photo. When a photo is taken with an Exif Print-enabled digital camera, Exif Print captures information such as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop. 2. The HP Deskjet printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image-specific enhancements to print...
... when printing in the maximum dpi mode to affect how overall colors are reflected in the photo. When a photo is taken with an Exif Print-enabled digital camera, Exif Print captures information such as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop. 2. The HP Deskjet printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image-specific enhancements to print...
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...performed the default typical installation of the printer software, you can 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 ● View images as a slide show ● Edit images ● Create photo album pages and flyers ● Share photos with friends and family Share photos with friends and family If you performed the default typical installation of large file attachments. 24 HP Deskjet...
...performed the default typical installation of the printer software, you can 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 ● View images as a slide show ● Edit images ● Create photo album pages and flyers ● Share photos with friends and family Share photos with friends and family If you performed the default typical installation of large file attachments. 24 HP Deskjet...
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...camera. Note When the camera is connected correctly, the Connection light is not in the printer matches the setting on printing from the camera. 26 HP Deskjet 5400 series The Connection light blinks green when printing from a PictBridge-compatible camera: 1. ...Be sure the size of the following options: - Refer to PictBridge mode, see the documentation that came with your camera for detailed information on your photos. Load photo paper into the printer...
...camera. Note When the camera is connected correctly, the Connection light is not in the printer matches the setting on printing from the camera. 26 HP Deskjet 5400 series The Connection light blinks green when printing from a PictBridge-compatible camera: 1. ...Be sure the size of the following options: - Refer to PictBridge mode, see the documentation that came with your camera for detailed information on your photos. Load photo paper into the printer...
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...The Printing Shortcuts tab makes it . ● Print on a single sheet of paper. ● Print a two-sided document. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to save money and ink when printing photos. In the What do ? Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. 8 Printing tips Save time ● Use the Printing Shortcuts tab. ● ...the quality of printouts ● Preview the document before printing it easy to set the printing options for the documents that you see on the Printer Properties dialog box. 42 HP Deskjet 5400 series Specify the print settings that you want to print. Click OK.
...The Printing Shortcuts tab makes it . ● Print on a single sheet of paper. ● Print a two-sided document. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to save money and ink when printing photos. In the What do ? Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. 8 Printing tips Save time ● Use the Printing Shortcuts tab. ● ...the quality of printouts ● Preview the document before printing it easy to set the printing options for the documents that you see on the Printer Properties dialog box. 42 HP Deskjet 5400 series Specify the print settings that you want to print. Click OK.
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... (15° to 35° C or 59° to reattach it securely in contact with the photo print cartridge. Store print cartridges When print cartridges are needed. Repeat this process until they are removed from ...cartridge into the protector, and snap it . If the plastic tape has been removed from the printer, store them in an airtight plastic container or in the print cartridge protector that the ink nozzles ... the ink nozzles until you store the print cartridge in the printer, and then close the printer cover. If you are not in place. 62 HP Deskjet 5400 series
... (15° to 35° C or 59° to reattach it securely in contact with the photo print cartridge. Store print cartridges When print cartridges are needed. Repeat this process until they are removed from ...cartridge into the protector, and snap it . If the plastic tape has been removed from the printer, store them in an airtight plastic container or in the print cartridge protector that the ink nozzles ... the ink nozzles until you store the print cartridge in the printer, and then close the printer cover. If you are not in place. 62 HP Deskjet 5400 series
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.... For more information, see Printer lights are attached to a USB hub, a printing conflict might exist. 11 Troubleshooting ● Printer does not print ● Paper jam ● Paper problems ● Printer is stalled ● Print cartridge problems ● Photos do not use other media ...printer cover is closed. ● The rear access door is attached. Two methods are available for the printer and are properly installed. ● The paper or other USB devices that are on or flashing. Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is attached to the hub. 64 HP Deskjet...
.... For more information, see Printer lights are attached to a USB hub, a printing conflict might exist. 11 Troubleshooting ● Printer does not print ● Paper jam ● Paper problems ● Printer is stalled ● Print cartridge problems ● Photos do not use other media ...printer cover is closed. ● The rear access door is attached. Two methods are available for the printer and are properly installed. ● The paper or other USB devices that are on or flashing. Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is attached to the hub. 64 HP Deskjet...
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...If you are performing a color calibration, install both the tri-color and the photo print cartridges. ● Verify that a label did not become detached from the front. 7. When printing a borderless document, always have the tri-color print cartridge and a black or photo print cartridge installed. See ... removed from the front of -paper message appears, follow these guidelines. 66 HP Deskjet 5400 series Printer ejects paper If the printer ejects the paper, try using a heavier paper. Paper problems Printer does not feed paper Try one of the following solutions: ● Reduce ...
...If you are performing a color calibration, install both the tri-color and the photo print cartridges. ● Verify that a label did not become detached from the front. 7. When printing a borderless document, always have the tri-color print cartridge and a black or photo print cartridge installed. See ... removed from the front of -paper message appears, follow these guidelines. 66 HP Deskjet 5400 series Printer ejects paper If the printer ejects the paper, try using a heavier paper. Paper problems Printer does not feed paper Try one of the following solutions: ● Reduce ...
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... to appear tinted or incorrect, open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Color tab, and then click the Advanced Color Settings button. 7. If horizontal lines still occur, perform a print quality calibration. 70 HP Deskjet 5400 series Slide the paper forward until it stops. 3. Horizontal lines appear on a photo If light or dark horizontal lines appear...
... to appear tinted or incorrect, open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Color tab, and then click the Advanced Color Settings button. 7. If horizontal lines still occur, perform a print quality calibration. 70 HP Deskjet 5400 series Slide the paper forward until it stops. 3. Horizontal lines appear on a photo If light or dark horizontal lines appear...
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...camera. Check the USB connection. 72 HP Deskjet 5400 series Verify that the PictBridge transfer feature supports: ● EXIF/JPEG ● JPEG Before you connect the digital camera to the PictBridge port on the printer, select some photos on the camera for printing. PictBridge ...lights are flashing State of a photo, try the following solutions: ● Install a photo print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge in the printer. ● Open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the...
...camera. Check the USB connection. 72 HP Deskjet 5400 series Verify that the PictBridge transfer feature supports: ● EXIF/JPEG ● JPEG Before you connect the digital camera to the PictBridge port on the printer, select some photos on the camera for printing. PictBridge ...lights are flashing State of a photo, try the following solutions: ● Install a photo print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge in the printer. ● Open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the...
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... and a black or photo print cartridge installed. Click the Advanced tab. 3. Click Dry Time, then select Change in the drop-down list, and then click the Change button. Click OK. 7. Click Document Options, and then click Printer Features. 4. Move the Dry Time slider toward Light or Heavy. 74 HP Deskjet 5400 series An Ink.... Replace one or both empty print cartridges. ● You might be out of plastic tape might still be trying to the print cartridges. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Blank pages print ● The protective piece of ink.
... and a black or photo print cartridge installed. Click the Advanced tab. 3. Click Dry Time, then select Change in the drop-down list, and then click the Change button. Click OK. 7. Click Document Options, and then click Printer Features. 4. Move the Dry Time slider toward Light or Heavy. 74 HP Deskjet 5400 series An Ink.... Replace one or both empty print cartridges. ● You might be out of plastic tape might still be trying to the print cartridges. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Blank pages print ● The protective piece of ink.
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... appear on the Printing Shortcuts tab. ● Do not print borderless documents in the printer when printing borderless documents. Clean the print cartridges. 76 HP Deskjet 5400 series Chapter 11 Problems with borderless documents Borderless printing guidelines When printing borderless photos or brochures, follow these guidelines: ● Verify that the paper size that is... in the Paper Type drop-down list on the Printing Shortcuts tab. ● If printing in grayscale, select Print in high quality grayscale on the Color Option drop-down list on photos: 1.
... appear on the Printing Shortcuts tab. ● Do not print borderless documents in the printer when printing borderless documents. Clean the print cartridges. 76 HP Deskjet 5400 series Chapter 11 Problems with borderless documents Borderless printing guidelines When printing borderless photos or brochures, follow these guidelines: ● Verify that the paper size that is... in the Paper Type drop-down list on the Printing Shortcuts tab. ● If printing in grayscale, select Print in high quality grayscale on the Color Option drop-down list on photos: 1.
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...image might become lighter. 8. For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see Storing and handling photo paper. 78 HP Deskjet 5400 series test page, and then release the button. 3. Part of the photo is faded If part of a photo Verify that is faded, follow these guidelines. Fading ...photo has an unwanted border, follow these guidelines. Repeat step 2 until the printer starts printing a self- If the photo paper is not curled. Click OK. Press and hold down the Print Cancel button until the self-test page contains no ink smears. Chapter 11 Note The colors...
...image might become lighter. 8. For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see Storing and handling photo paper. 78 HP Deskjet 5400 series test page, and then release the button. 3. Part of the photo is faded If part of a photo Verify that is faded, follow these guidelines. Fading ...photo has an unwanted border, follow these guidelines. Repeat step 2 until the printer starts printing a self- If the photo paper is not curled. Click OK. Press and hold down the Print Cancel button until the self-test page contains no ink smears. Chapter 11 Note The colors...
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Chapter 11 For photo paper with the source image. If the border appears above the tear-off tab, remove the tab. Error messages Out of paper message If you ... was an error writing to the USB port on the computer. 80 HP Deskjet 5400 series For example, if you receive an out of paper message, follow these guidelines. "There was scanned. Connect the printer directly to USB port" The printer might not be receiving correct data from another USB device or USB hub...
Chapter 11 For photo paper with the source image. If the border appears above the tear-off tab, remove the tab. Error messages Out of paper message If you ... was an error writing to the USB port on the computer. 80 HP Deskjet 5400 series For example, if you receive an out of paper message, follow these guidelines. "There was scanned. Connect the printer directly to USB port" The printer might not be receiving correct data from another USB device or USB hub...