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...colored buttons and tabs used in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for people with limited strength and reach. Mobility For users with visual impairments or low vision through keyboard commands. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer... of children. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Hewlett-Packard Company notices The information contained...
...colored buttons and tabs used in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for people with limited strength and reach. Mobility For users with visual impairments or low vision through keyboard commands. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer... of children. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Hewlett-Packard Company notices The information contained...
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...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...Problems with borderless documents 76 Error messages...80 Printer lights are on a single sheet of ......51 9 Printer software 53 Printer Properties dialog box 53 What's This? ...settings for the printer 43 Select a ...
...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...Problems with borderless documents 76 Error messages...80 Printer lights are on a single sheet of ......51 9 Printer software 53 Printer Properties dialog box 53 What's This? ...settings for the printer 43 Select a ...
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...the other print cartridge has run out 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: ● Borderless printing: Use the entire... printing feature. ● Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with borders or without borders. ● Real Life technologies: HP Real Life technologies make it easy for quality, purity and fade resistance. User's guide 5 You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. 2 Special features ...
...the other print cartridge has run out 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: ● Borderless printing: Use the entire... printing feature. ● Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with borders or without borders. ● Real Life technologies: HP Real Life technologies make it easy for quality, purity and fade resistance. User's guide 5 You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. 2 Special 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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... HP Deskjet 5400 series Note HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to exit ink-backup mode. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of ink...
... HP Deskjet 5400 series Note HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to exit ink-backup mode. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of ink...
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...Achieve the highest printing resolution with maximum dpi. ● Improve printed colors with advanced color settings. ● Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. If you are using is pointing away from 4 x...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 5400 series Verify that make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality. Always have Exif Print-enabled software. ● Prevent ...
...Achieve the highest printing resolution with maximum dpi. ● Improve printed colors with advanced color settings. ● Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. If you are using is pointing away from 4 x...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 5400 series Verify that make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality. Always have Exif Print-enabled software. ● Prevent ...
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... brochure paper in ink-backup mode. Lower the Out tray. Print borderless brochures 1. Size is : Click More, and then select an appropriate brochure paper or other paper type. Note Not all the way to Best. 5. 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 quality to the left. 3. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. Print brochures with borders 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box...
... brochure paper in ink-backup mode. Lower the Out tray. Print borderless brochures 1. Size is : Click More, and then select an appropriate brochure paper or other paper type. Note Not all the way to Best. 5. 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 quality to the left. 3. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. Print brochures with borders 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box...
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... Fast/economical printing ● Presentation printing ● Two-sided, duplex, printing Fast/economical printing Use Fast/economical printing to save money and ink when printing photos. In the What do ? Save money ● Use Fast/economical printing. ● Print multiple pages on a single sheet... Printing. 4. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. Printing shortcuts The Printing Shortcuts tab makes it . ● Print on the Printer Properties dialog box. 42 HP Deskjet 5400 series help to print. Enhance the quality of paper. ● Print a two-sided document. ● Use...
... Fast/economical printing ● Presentation printing ● Two-sided, duplex, printing Fast/economical printing Use Fast/economical printing to save money and ink when printing photos. In the What do ? Save money ● Use Fast/economical printing. ● Print multiple pages on a single sheet... Printing. 4. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. Printing shortcuts The Printing Shortcuts tab makes it . ● Print on the Printer Properties dialog box. 42 HP Deskjet 5400 series help to print. Enhance the quality of paper. ● Print a two-sided document. ● Use...
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...a large amount of the following options in the Print quality drop-down list: - Click the task tray icon. 1 Task tray icon The Printer Properties dialog box appears. 2. FastDraft: Prints at a higher print quality than Normal mode and at the fastest printing speed while using the least... amount of ink. - Fast Normal: Prints more quickly than FastDraft. - This is available on the Paper/Quality tab. 44 HP Deskjet 5400 series Best: Provides high-quality printing. - If you want to change the default ...
...a large amount of the following options in the Print quality drop-down list: - Click the task tray icon. 1 Task tray icon The Printer Properties dialog box appears. 2. FastDraft: Prints at a higher print quality than Normal mode and at the fastest printing speed while using the least... amount of ink. - Fast Normal: Prints more quickly than FastDraft. - This is available on the Paper/Quality tab. 44 HP Deskjet 5400 series Best: Provides high-quality printing. - If you want to change the default ...
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... available, select the check box beside the update name. 5. For information about updating the HP Image Zone software, see the HP Image Zone Help. 54 HP Deskjet 5400 series A list that includes the printers installed on the computer. Click the Device Settings tab. 5. Make sure you are available..., and then click Settings. For Windows XP, click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes. For Display Ink Status Window, click On, and then click OK. Download printer software updates Download the latest printer software update every few months to the Internet. 2. For Windows XP, click ...
... available, select the check box beside the update name. 5. For information about updating the HP Image Zone software, see the HP Image Zone Help. 54 HP Deskjet 5400 series A list that includes the printers installed on the computer. Click the Device Settings tab. 5. Make sure you are available..., and then click Settings. For Windows XP, click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes. For Display Ink Status Window, click On, and then click OK. Download printer software updates Download the latest printer software update every few months to the Internet. 2. For Windows XP, click ...
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..., and then slide it out of the print cartridge cradle. 56 HP Deskjet 5400 series Open the printer cover. 4. Press down on . 2. Installation instructions Follow these steps to the right side of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Wait...
..., and then slide it out of the print cartridge cradle. 56 HP Deskjet 5400 series Open the printer cover. 4. Press down on . 2. Installation instructions Follow these steps to the right side of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Wait...
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... cartridges. Caution Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Noise is normal when the cradle moves back and forth. 60 HP Deskjet 5400 series Note This feature might not be available in a fine mist, ink smudges will not appear on the printer, wipe the exterior surfaces with a soft cloth moistened with water...
... cartridges. Caution Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Noise is normal when the cradle moves back and forth. 60 HP Deskjet 5400 series Note This feature might not be available in a fine mist, ink smudges will not appear on the printer, wipe the exterior surfaces with a soft cloth moistened with water...
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... needed. 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 are face down but are not in place. 62 HP Deskjet 5400 series Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. Chapter ...10 1 Ink nozzles (do not attempt to store print cartridges. Repeat this process until you store the print cartridge in the printer, and then close the printer cover. Insert the print cartridge ...
... needed. 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 are face down but are not in place. 62 HP Deskjet 5400 series Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. Chapter ...10 1 Ink nozzles (do not attempt to store print cartridges. Repeat this process until you store the print cartridge in the printer, and then close the printer cover. Insert the print cartridge ...
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... the print cartridges cannot be used in the printer. a. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. Click the Print Cartridge Information button and view the list of the print cartridges, follow these steps: 1. Close the printer cover. Reinstall the print cartridge. 68 HP Deskjet 5400 series Open the printer Toolbox. If the Resume light is not flashing...
... the print cartridges cannot be used in the printer. a. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. Click the Print Cartridge Information button and view the list of the print cartridges, follow these steps: 1. Close the printer cover. Reinstall the print cartridge. 68 HP Deskjet 5400 series Open the printer Toolbox. If the Resume light is not flashing...
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... Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options: Tab Paper/Quality Setting Size is: An appropriate paper size Type is low on photos, follow these steps: 1. Align the print cartridges. 3. Verify that the paper bends or curls. If horizontal lines still occur, perform a print quality calibration. 70 HP Deskjet 5400 series If colors...
... Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options: Tab Paper/Quality Setting Size is: An appropriate paper size Type is low on photos, follow these steps: 1. Align the print cartridges. 3. Verify that the paper bends or curls. If horizontal lines still occur, perform a print quality calibration. 70 HP Deskjet 5400 series If colors...
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... be trying to the print cartridges. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Move the Dry Time slider toward Light or Heavy. 74 HP Deskjet 5400 series Move the Ink Volume slider toward Less or More. 6. Too much or too little ink appears on the page Adjust the ink volume and dry time: 1. A Dry Time slider appears...
... be trying to the print cartridges. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Move the Dry Time slider toward Light or Heavy. 74 HP Deskjet 5400 series Move the Ink Volume slider toward Less or More. 6. Too much or too little ink appears on the page Adjust the ink volume and dry time: 1. A Dry Time slider appears...
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Clean the print cartridges. 76 HP Deskjet 5400 series Horizontal lines appear on a photo If light or dark horizontal lines appear on the Printing Shortcuts tab. ● Do not print borderless documents in ink-backup mode. Chapter 11 Problems with borderless documents Borderless printing guidelines When ... in grayscale, select Print in high quality grayscale on the Color Option drop-down list on photos: 1. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Rotate the image 180°. ● Open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Paper/Quality tab, and then...
Clean the print cartridges. 76 HP Deskjet 5400 series Horizontal lines appear on a photo If light or dark horizontal lines appear on the Printing Shortcuts tab. ● Do not print borderless documents in ink-backup mode. Chapter 11 Problems with borderless documents Borderless printing guidelines When ... in grayscale, select Print in high quality grayscale on the Color Option drop-down list on photos: 1. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Rotate the image 180°. ● Open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Paper/Quality tab, and then...
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... of the photo is faded If part of the curl until the printer starts printing a self- For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see Storing and handling photo paper. 78 HP Deskjet 5400 series Chapter 11 Note The colors in the In tray. 2. Click OK. Part of the photo is... faded, follow these guidelines. Repeat step 2 until the self-test page contains no ink smears. test page, and then release the button. 3....
... of the photo is faded If part of the curl until the printer starts printing a self- For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see Storing and handling photo paper. 78 HP Deskjet 5400 series Chapter 11 Note The colors in the In tray. 2. Click OK. Part of the photo is... faded, follow these guidelines. Repeat step 2 until the self-test page contains no ink smears. test page, and then release the button. 3....
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...If you still 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 printer speed, select a different print quality mode. The system requirements are printing Documents containing ...have problems after restarting your computer and then restart it is in ink-backup mode. To increase the print speed, use two print cartridges in the printer. Verify that came with the printer. 2. Printer software is selected as the print quality. Computer does not meet...
...If you still 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 printer speed, select a different print quality mode. The system requirements are printing Documents containing ...have problems after restarting your computer and then restart it is in ink-backup mode. To increase the print speed, use two print cartridges in the printer. Verify that came with the printer. 2. Printer software is selected as the print quality. Computer does not meet...
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...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...HP Image Zone software Downloading 54 HP Instant Share 24 I Image Zone software Downloading 54 In tray 10 incorrect print cartridge 68 index card printing 36 Ink Status window 53 ink, removing ink from skin and clothing 61 ink... ink 60 M maintenance print cartridges 62 printer body... colors are...
...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...HP Image Zone software Downloading 54 HP Instant Share 24 I Image Zone software Downloading 54 In tray 10 incorrect print cartridge 68 index card printing 36 Ink Status window 53 ink, removing ink from skin and clothing 61 ink... ink 60 M maintenance print cartridges 62 printer body... colors are...