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... by users with visual impairments or low vision through keyboard commands. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is accessible for people with mobility impairments, the printer software functions can be liable for HP products and services are registered trademarks of Windows accessibility options and features. Cautions ... of children. All rights reserved. Terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for users with limited strength ...
... by users with visual impairments or low vision through keyboard commands. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is accessible for people with mobility impairments, the printer software functions can be liable for HP products and services are registered trademarks of Windows accessibility options and features. Cautions ... of children. All rights reserved. Terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for users with limited strength ...
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... 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...
... 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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...the paper guide all the way to print 1. 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that the photo paper is flat. 4. 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. Always have ...6 inch photo paper 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 Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of speed and quality by following tasks: ...
...the paper guide all the way to print 1. 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that the photo paper is flat. 4. 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. Always have ...6 inch photo paper 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 Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of speed and quality by following tasks: ...
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...is flat. Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Open the file in the Printer Properties dialog box. Place the photo paper in combination with the... color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use a photo print cartridge in the In tray with the tri- Use the What's This? Verify that appear in a software program such as HP Image...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 print 1. help to print the photo....
...is flat. Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Open the file in the Printer Properties dialog box. Place the photo paper in combination with the... color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use a photo print cartridge in the In tray with the tri- Use the What's This? Verify that appear in a software program such as HP Image...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 print 1. help to print the photo....
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... not included with the tri-color print cartridge, provides virtually grain-free photos. Use HP Real Life technologies Use the HP Real Life technologies dialog box to sharpen details in the photo. 2. Click Automatic to allow the printer software to set the level of ... Life Digital Photography button. Click Automatic to allow the printer software to intelligently brighten your printer. 20 HP Deskjet 5400 series It offers exceptional fade resistance for the image automatically. Click Automatic to allow the printer software to set the level of low resolution images such as...
... not included with the tri-color print cartridge, provides virtually grain-free photos. Use HP Real Life technologies Use the HP Real Life technologies dialog box to sharpen details in the photo. 2. Click Automatic to allow the printer software to set the level of ... Life Digital Photography button. Click Automatic to allow the printer software to intelligently brighten your printer. 20 HP Deskjet 5400 series It offers exceptional fade resistance for the image automatically. Click Automatic to allow the printer software to set the level of low resolution images such as...
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... Print-enabled digital camera, Exif Print captures information such as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop. 2. After specifying the color settings, click OK. 5. To print Exif Print-enhanced photos, you adjust color settings, the changes are printed. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. The HP Deskjet printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image-specific enhancements...
... Print-enabled digital camera, Exif Print captures information such as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop. 2. After specifying the color settings, click OK. 5. To print Exif Print-enhanced photos, you adjust color settings, the changes are printed. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. The HP Deskjet printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image-specific enhancements...
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... and share images by e-mail without the use of the printer software, 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 5400 series HP Image Zone lets you easily: ● Print photos and digital... pages and flyers ● Share photos with friends and family Share photos with friends and family If you performed the default typical installation of the printer software, you also installed the HP Image Zone...
... and share images by e-mail without the use of the printer software, 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 5400 series HP Image Zone lets you easily: ● Print photos and digital... pages and flyers ● Share photos with friends and family Share photos with friends and family If you performed the default typical installation of the printer software, you also installed the HP Image Zone...
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...the paper. Print borderless brochures 1. Type is : An appropriate paper size - help to the left. 3. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 32 HP Deskjet 5400 series Prepare to print the brochure. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 20 sheets of brochure paper. Chapter 7 Guidelines ●... documents in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the Printer Properties dialog box. Ensure that appear in a software program and assign the brochure size. Raise the Out tray....
...the paper. Print borderless brochures 1. Type is : An appropriate paper size - help to the left. 3. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 32 HP Deskjet 5400 series Prepare to print the brochure. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 20 sheets of brochure paper. Chapter 7 Guidelines ●... documents in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the Printer Properties dialog box. Ensure that appear in a software program and assign the brochure size. Raise the Out tray....
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...tray capacity: 20 sheets of labels (use the Paper/Quality tab. 36 HP Deskjet 5400 series Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the label sheets to separate them, and then align the edges. 4. Print Note If your software program includes a label printing feature, follow the instructions below. 1. Lower ... dialog box. Chapter 7 Guidelines ● Use only paper, plastic, or clear labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers. ● Use only full sheets of labels. ● Avoid using labels that are provided with the label side facing down list, click General ...
...tray capacity: 20 sheets of labels (use the Paper/Quality tab. 36 HP Deskjet 5400 series Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the label sheets to separate them, and then align the edges. 4. Print Note If your software program includes a label printing feature, follow the instructions below. 1. Lower ... dialog box. Chapter 7 Guidelines ● Use only paper, plastic, or clear labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers. ● Use only full sheets of labels. ● Avoid using labels that are provided with the label side facing down list, click General ...
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Click File and then click Print to HP Deskjet to define a custom paper size: 1. Set a custom paper size ...appears. 4. Click OK to cancel the print job. Select a paper type When printing a higher-quality document, HP recommends that you can save up to print on envelopes, for example, you want, and then click OK....list. 46 HP Deskjet 5400 series The minimum and maximum dimensions appear beneath each of the boxes. 6. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. If you select a specific paper type. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. Note The printer software can create...
Click File and then click Print to HP Deskjet to define a custom paper size: 1. Set a custom paper size ...appears. 4. Click OK to cancel the print job. Select a paper type When printing a higher-quality document, HP recommends that you can save up to print on envelopes, for example, you want, and then click OK....list. 46 HP Deskjet 5400 series The minimum and maximum dimensions appear beneath each of the boxes. 6. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. If you select a specific paper type. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. Note The printer software can create...
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... the Print document on the selected paper size. Doing this feature to resize the document for which you want, and then click OK. 50 HP Deskjet 5400 series Select any letter-size paper available, you do not have the correct paper size available. Print on a different paper size Use this...document at its original size on check box, and then click the target paper size in the drop-down list. Resize a document Use the printer software for either of these steps to print a document that is available. For example, if you have any other print settings that is formatted ...
... the Print document on the selected paper size. Doing this feature to resize the document for which you want, and then click OK. 50 HP Deskjet 5400 series Select any letter-size paper available, you do not have the correct paper size available. Print on a different paper size Use this...document at its original size on check box, and then click the target paper size in the drop-down list. Resize a document Use the printer software for either of these steps to print a document that is available. For example, if you have any other print settings that is formatted ...
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... printer software updates Download the latest printer software update every few months to the Internet. 2. For Windows 2000, click Start, and then click Settings. For Windows 2000, click Start, click Programs, click HP, and then click HP Software Update. Follow the onscreen instructions. For information about updating the HP Image Zone software, see the HP Image Zone Help. 54 HP Deskjet 5400...
... printer software updates Download the latest printer software update every few months to the Internet. 2. For Windows 2000, click Start, and then click Settings. For Windows 2000, click Start, click Programs, click HP, and then click HP Software Update. Follow the onscreen instructions. For information about updating the HP Image Zone software, see the HP Image Zone Help. 54 HP Deskjet 5400...
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...Printer software is in the printer. Verify that came with the printer. 2. Make space available on the hard drive, the printer processing time will be installed. If you continue to have questions after investigating the troubleshooting topics, shut down your computer, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. 84 HP Deskjet... 5400 series To increase the print speed, use two print cartridges in ink-backup mode The printer might be longer. 1. If you continue...
...Printer software is in the printer. Verify that came with the printer. 2. Make space available on the hard drive, the printer processing time will be installed. If you continue to have questions after investigating the troubleshooting topics, shut down your computer, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. 84 HP Deskjet... 5400 series To increase the print speed, use two print cartridges in ink-backup mode The printer might be longer. 1. If you continue...
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... print cartridges manually 61 printer body 60 color calibration 59 color tone 22 custom paper... size 46 D default print settings 43 digital photos 19 document printing 29 document prints slowly complex documents are printing 84 ink-backup mode 84 maximum dpi selected 84 multiple programs are open 83 printer software... 2 HP Image Zone software Downloading 54 HP Instant Share 24 I Image Zone software Downloading ... ink 60 M maintenance print cartridges 62 printer body 60 maximum dpi 21 N networking ... 23 photo printing problems colors are incorrect 70 part ...
... print cartridges manually 61 printer body 60 color calibration 59 color tone 22 custom paper... size 46 D default print settings 43 digital photos 19 document printing 29 document prints slowly complex documents are printing 84 ink-backup mode 84 maximum dpi selected 84 multiple programs are open 83 printer software... 2 HP Image Zone software Downloading 54 HP Instant Share 24 I Image Zone software Downloading ... ink 60 M maintenance print cartridges 62 printer body 60 maximum dpi 21 N networking ... 23 photo printing problems colors are incorrect 70 part ...
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printer ejects paper 66 printer is not printing 64 printer is stalled 67 printing in ink-backup mode message 69 Resume light is flashing 83 streaks and missing lines 73 streaks on photo 76 text and images are misaligned 75 too little ink on the page 74 too much ink on the page 74 unwanted border on photo 79 two-sided printing 47 U updates, download printer software 54 USB cable 85 connecting to the printer 15 W watermarks 51 What's This help 53 92 HP Deskjet 5400 series
printer ejects paper 66 printer is not printing 64 printer is stalled 67 printing in ink-backup mode message 69 Resume light is flashing 83 streaks and missing lines 73 streaks on photo 76 text and images are misaligned 75 too little ink on the page 74 too much ink on the page 74 unwanted border on photo 79 two-sided printing 47 U updates, download printer software 54 USB cable 85 connecting to the printer 15 W watermarks 51 What's This help 53 92 HP Deskjet 5400 series